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‘Affordable housing’ is still too costly for many Advocates say local market rate apartments are out of reach for low-income residents Hunter Savery

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

Affordable housing is in woefully short supply in Fauquier County, and housing advocates are raising the alarm that even so-called “low-income housing” is unaffordable for many working people. Low-income renters face two major hurdles in Fauquier County: a limited supply of housing and housing that is supposed to be affordable but is still too expensive based on their income.

Not so affordable

money selling online horse games she created and, by age 14, she was paying her own way and competing at local horse shows. One thing Krafsig, who is Black, noticed: very few other competitors looked like her. That’s still true.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development places the fair market rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Warrenton at about $1,400 per month. Under HUD’s definition, affordable housing should never cost more than 30% of a renter’s income, but the fair market rate can easily exceed that for the county’s lowest-income residents, advocates say. “What we’re seeing a lot more now is people who have worked all their lives are now on a fixed income, getting social security, but it’s not enough to cover rent costs, especially in Fauquier County,” said Darlene Green, a case manager with Bealeton-based nonprofit Community Touch, which helps secure housing and other necessities for people in need. Donna Lane, 60, is one of those people. In 2017, Lane was working two jobs, one at an Amazon warehouse in Gainesville and one at Walmart. The long hours took a toll on her health. When Lane fell ill and took time away from her job at Amazon, it was a major blow to her finances. “Even when you’re working, it’s just not enough,” Lane said. Just when Lane was most vulnerable, a new landlord raised her rent by $300 per month, too much for her to afford. Lane briefly ended up homeless before Community Touch helped to place her in transitional housing.

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Changing the face of horse sports PHOTO BY DOUG STROUD

Riding instructor Jade Krafsig works with student Ava Berczek, of Warrenton, at White Oak Stables.

Local instructor’s mission is to open equestrian sports to diverse riders By Beth Rasin

Special to the Fauquier Times

When Jade Krafsig was growing up in Fairfax, she desperately wanted to take riding lessons but, from the start, it wasn’t easy for her family. “(My mother) always told me, ‘I won’t pay more than I

make an hour for you to sit on a horse for an hour.’ She was a single mom, and it was really difficult for her to do lessons,” said Krafsig, 37, who took her early riding lessons in Bealeton. “It always stuck with me how difficult it was for people to take riding lessons.” A computer whiz, she made

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Federal spending deal includes $1 million for Hero’s Bridge By Hunter Savery

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

The spending deal signed into law by President Joe Biden Saturday not only averted a government shutdown but also provided $1 million in federal funds toward senior veteran housing in Warrenton. The Hero’s Bridge Village project is a collabTIMES STAFF PHOTO/HUNTER SAVERY

Hero’s Bridge Village, a plan for 44 affordable rental homes for low-income senior veterans, is being proposed for 5 acres owned by Warrenton United Methodist Church.

‘Affordable housing’ is still too costly for many HOUSING, from page 1 “It’s hard, because even though you have rent to pay, you also have other bills,” Lane said. “That’s what I think people don’t realize. I have a car payment. I have car insurance. I’m a diabetic, and I need insulin and other medications. I don’t eat out. I have a cell phone; you have to have a cell phone to get calls. Those are just things that you can’t get away from.” Someone working full-time at a local Walmart making the state average of $16.32 an hour, well above Virginia’s $11 minimum wage, would bring in $33,945.60 annually. Rent at the fair market rate of $1,400 would take up 49.5% of that person’s monthly income.

Adults who are disabled and cannot work struggle even more. The highest possible Supplemental Security Income payment an individual can receive is $943 per month, according to the Social Security Administration. That’s well short of the $1,400 fair market value and fails to cover even the $1,100 monthly rent charged by the nonprofit Foothills Housing Corporation for its newest development. Inflation has raised many rental prices above the HUD fair market rate, which limits the ability of housing advocates to assist renters in crisis, Green said. Housing vouchers offered by programs like Community Touch can only cover up to the fair market rent. Renters in higher-priced units could pay the difference if they can afford it, but many often cannot. Renters

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oration between Warrenton-based nonprofit Hero’s Bridge and the Warrenton United Methodist Church that would transform an empty, grass-covered lot next to the church into 44 rental units for aging veterans. “The funding secured by Congresswoman Wexton is a massive step forward in addressing the housing crisis faced by our local senior veterans,” said Molly Brooks, founder and CEO of Hero’s Bridge. “We have a substantial senior veteran population in Fauquier County and the surrounding area, and many of them are living in See HERO’S BRIDGE, page 5

who are forced to pay more than 40% of their monthly salary in rent can lose their vouchers altogether. Green said she is concerned rising rents are also making it difficult for low-income renters to stay in their apartments. “Our goal is to get people permanently housed. We don’t want to set people up for failure, where we can get them into housing, but they can’t maintain it,” she said. “That’s something that we have to consider each time that we place someone.” Rent is never a person’s sole expense. They also must pay for food, a cellphone, medicine, gas and other necessities. “If you are always struggling to afford rent, then how do you afford a car? You have to get to work, to eat,” said Jasmine Brock, an attorney with Legal Aid Works, a Fredericksburg-based nonprofit that offers legal representation to vulnerable renters. “Every month it’s a choice about what you can pay for and what you can’t.” Felicia Champion, Community Touch’s program director, argues that a more effective approach to affordable housing would base rent on a percentage of a renter’s income rather than on a set rate. Under such a plan, renters would have greater peace of mind by knowing that they would be able to afford groceries and cellphone bills, she said.

Limited supply, significant demand

One reason rent is so costly in Fauquier County is that open apartments are hard to come by. “The major issue is that there is simply not enough affordable hous-

ing,” Brock said. In Northern Virginia, approximately 6% of rental units are vacant, but that number is dramatically lower in Fauquier County. Less than 1% of Fauquier’s rental units, or about 0.43% of total inventory, are unoccupied, according to Ryan Price, an economist with the Virginia Association of Realtors. That number may miss out on some “mom-and-pop” rentals but gives a snapshot of rental scarcity. It’s not uncommon for a new unit to receive multiple applications within hours of being advertised, and they often disappear within days of being listed online. For decades, county zoning codes encouraged the development of single-family detached homes. In 2016, such homes made up more than 83% of all homes in Fauquier County, according to a report by the Greater Piedmont Area Association of Realtors. Opening up zoning to higher density developments or multifamily housing could help to alleviate the housing crunch, but that idea can be a touchy subject in growth-wary Fauquier County. “I think there’s a misconception of what affordable housing is,” Green said. “If people knew that there were all different types of affordable housing, they could get the image out of their heads that it’s going to be a (public housing) project; that it’s going to be full of crime and full of drugs. I think that’s something that needs to be worked on.” “We do have the ability and the power to change it,” said Brock. “It may be hard, but it is not impossible.” Reach Hunter Savery at hsavery@fauquier.com

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Vint Hill landowners push back on move to curb large data centers County supervisors set to take up zoning change Thursday By Peter Cary

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A proposed Fauquier County zoning change aimed at requiring greater scrutiny for large data centers and other buildings at Vint Hill is getting pushback from the community’s association of landowners, some of whom may want to see their own properties developed as data centers. During a March 7 community meeting, Chris Zumot, president of the Vint Hill Conservancy, argued that more regulation by the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors could discourage commercial development at Vint Hill and is not needed because his organization already scrutinizes building projects. Zumot said he will ask the Fauquier County supervisors to delay their decision on the change when they take it up this week. The Vint Hill Conservancy is the master association for the owners of commercial, retail and residential properties that make up Vint Hill, a mixeduse community created on the grounds of a former U.S. Army base that closed in the late 1990s. The county supervisors are set to vote Thursday, March 14 on the zoning proposed change, which would require data centers and other buildings larger than 50,000 square feet at Vint Hill to undergo a county review for a special exception permit. Most data centers are larger than 50,000 square feet, and new ones usually exceed 200,000 square feet. Currently, data centers of any size are allowed “by right” — or without any special approval from county supervisors — in some areas of Vint Hill. The March meeting was attended by about 30

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Vint Hill Conservancy leaders Mike Maloney, left, and Chris Zumot, right, the organization’s president, speak during a March 7 meeting at the Inn at Vint Hill, an event center located in the former Vint Hill Farm Station Officers’ Club. residents, data center opponents and developers’ agents. Also in attendance was Fauquier County Supervisor Ike Broaddus, an independent who represents the Scott District, which includes Vint Hill. Broaddus led a Feb. 29 community meeting to explain why he is pushing for larger buildings to apply for a special permit. “I’ve seen no concerns whatever that warrant delay,” Broaddus said, adding: “I don’t think anyone bought into this area thinking they would see 200,000 square-foot buildings that are 45 feet tall.” A special exception permit process would allow public input and could require changes in building size, setback, design, screening and more. One former county planner in the audience said special exception applications can add a year to the development process. But Zumot said the conservancy board already enforces architectural controls and design standards that meet or exceed those of the county. Susan Helander, whose First Virginia Community Management company oversees the con-

servancy, said the powers of the conservancy are significant: One tenant on a Vint Hill property erected a building that had to be torn down because it did not submit its plans to the conservancy’s board before it got the county’s approval. A good portion of the meeting focused on CyrusOne, which is proposing a four-building, 891,000-square-foot data center campus at the southwest corner of Vint Hill Road and Vint Hill Parkway. Critics of the project said they had seen plans that indicated the 45-foot-tall buildings would be elevated, making them even more obtrusive to residents who live a third of a mile to the east. Bradd Hout, a location and power director at Cyrus One of Dallas, said the latest plans did not show buildings on elevated ground and that views of them would be tempered by berms and trees. He said the site plans would be delivered to county planning officials as soon as this week. “I can tell you that the conservancy definitely feels for CyrusOne and thinks it’s terrible what the county is doing to them, especially when they’re putting up all that money as well as the tax revenue that they would end up bringing,” Zumot told the Fauquier Times. CyrusOne has already asked county officials to omit their project from the proposed zoning rule if it is approved.

Four new data center projects possible on Vint Hill

Zumot said the March 7 meeting’s purpose was to “educate people and make sure they are not being scared by false narratives.” One of those “narratives” was the idea that as many as four other data center projects are looming in Vint Hill. But the idea was largely firmed up during the meeting. See VINT HILL, page 7

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Changing the face of horse sports

KRAFSIG, from page 1

“From my own experience, there are very few minority riders in the area,” Krafsig said. “I’m usually the only one competing — and the kids I bring.” Black competitors in equestrian sports are exceedingly rare. The U.S. Equestrian Federation, the national governing body of English horse sports, reports fewer than 1% of its nearly 250,000 members are Black. In the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association, a subgroup for the hunter and jumper disciplines, it’s 0.22% of 35,798 members. The federation’s diversity, equity and inclusion plan says that it is working on appealing to a broader pool of potential riders. “We recognize the need to achieve increased diversity and that our growth and success depends on the inclusion of all people,” it states. Krafsig’s experiences fueled her desire to make riding lessons accessible to a wider variety of students at White Oak Stables, near Warrenton, which she opened in 2013. She aims to make riding as affordable and accessible to as many people as possible, offering lessons for a fraction of the usual cost and providing scholarships. Meanwhile, she also works full-time as a computer programmer. In the summer of 2020, as police brutality cases fueled outrage after the murder of George Floyd, a Black man, by a white Minneapolis police officer and launched Black Lives Matter protests, Krafsig resolved to do more to increase diversity in her sport. “I really wanted to push how diverse I could make my own barn, and in doing so, to raise awareness for how other people could (increase diversity in) their own programs,” she said.

Making an impact

As a teenager, Krafsig said she experienced both microaggressions — small comments not always intended to insult but that still reflect bias — and overt racism in the horse world. She added space on her website that explained what it looks like in the horse sports world. One example shows a white rider asking a Black rider, “Who owns your horse?” — suggesting they assume a Black rider would not own that horse. Some other trainers asked her for advice to make their websites more inclusive, and she advised using welcoming language and prominent photos that show more than just white faces. “I give them some recommendations … so people from diverse backgrounds can understand that they can also be doing this,” Krafsig said. To really diversify horse sports, Krafsig said trainers need to reach out to kids in underrepresented communities. She does it by contacting Boys and Girls Clubs, community centers and through outreach in Facebook groups. “I let them know, ‘Hey, we have

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Jade Krafsig watches as riding student Ava Berczek guides her horse around the ring. horses, and you can be part of horses,’” she said. “Because some people get the impression that they are not welcome to these kinds of events.” At her own farm, Krafsig’s lower prices result in a calendar booked months in advance, and she offers a scholarship covering free weekly lessons from May to September to enable more people to try riding. She also encourages students to start in clothes they already have, gaining exposure to the sport before investing in their own helmets, riding boots or other equipment.

Creating a feeling of belonging

One rider who has taken advantage of White Oak’s scholarship program is Amel Holland, whose mother, Tanisha Holland, found Krafsig through an online search for Black stables and equestrian businesses. “As a student of color, and as parents of color, we wanted a place that would be safe for her to ride,” Tanisha Holland said. White Oak, one of very few Blackowned stables Tanisha Holland found nationwide, happened to be just 30 minutes from her home in Gainesville. “When you go to a place where there’s somebody that looks like you, and who has a mission statement like Jade, right off the bat you feel like you belong,” Tanisha Holland said. She has seen her daughter flourish as a result. “I’ve seen her confidence increase,” Tanisha Holland said. “When she did her first jump, I saw a look in her eyes, a spark, like, ‘I did it!’ I see her confidence soar, see her sense of calm that she gets being around horses. She’s smiling while she’s there; she doesn’t want to leave.” Amel, now a high school sophomore, started riding when she was 5. Her mom said she believes Krafsig, who’s already talking to Amel about colleges, will be an influence and a mentor the rest of Amel’s life. “I’ve been to different barns, and Miss Jade’s is the one where I feel I have the most connection to my community,” Amel said. “I feel the stron-

gest about where I am with her. She gets to know riders individually, and I can be open and talk about anything. It’s a safe space I can go to.” Tanisha Holland said she saw her daughter participate in clubs where she was the only person of color and ended up not continuing. “I always wonder if she’s in a place where she feels like she belongs,” she said. At White Oak, Amel’s not only learning about horsemanship and riding but also meeting a variety of people. “You meet people from different aspects, who don’t live the same life as you, don’t have the same privileges you do,” Amel said. “I think it has expanded me as a person because I’ve learned about different religions, races and cultures.” With Krafsig as her role model, Amel has started to give back to her community as well, volunteering with Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center in Haymarket, which uses horses to support people with physical and mental health challenges. “(Amel) loves to give back; she loves kids; and she’s choosing to do riding with kids with special needs,” Tanisha Holland said. “I see that as her story, connecting her love and passion and wanting to give back because of it, and Jade is a great example of that.”

The healing power of horses

Marsha Hill, a mental health counselor from Culpeper, also saw an exposure to horses transform Tobi, a teenager she’s fostering. When Hill began caring for Tobi, she didn’t speak. “She was a very broken child when we got her,” Hill said, “and after her first lesson, she was excited. She was happy. She could not wait to go to these horseback riding events, even if it was just to stop by and see how horses were doing if we were in the area. She had never had anything to care about like that before in her life, and it was the beginning of her learning how to open up and speak to people. She’s flourished ever since.” After riding for a year, Tobi got a part-time job and joined the track team.

She hopes to return to riding when she graduates from high school this spring. Hill said Tobi is much further along now than she thought she would be, thanks to Krafsig’s patient approach. “If Tobi wanted to just sit on the horse, (Krafsig would) get her to walk, then to trot,” Hill said. “She was jumping when she left — and well. She was doing very well.” Hill, the owner of four dogs, two rabbits and three birds, believes that animals can help children, especially children who’ve experienced trauma. Managing an animal the size of a horse can be empowering, she said, “especially when you’ve been told your whole life you’ll never amount to anything; you’ll never do anything.” Hill said Krafsig seems to find the key to help each student thrive. “She just seems to find the things in each kid that she can use towards getting them to where she wants them to go, where they need to be, using it to assist them in getting further with their lives, pushing them towards things they didn’t even know they wanted,” she said.

A broader community

Outside of her own students, Krafsig offers a show division sponsorship to riders of color, paying the cost of entry fees, with the goal of getting “underrepresented people into the larger, recognized horse shows.” She also helps equestrians understand some of the hurdles that riders from more diverse backgrounds might encounter, explaining, for example, how to fit helmets on a variety of hairstyles and “some of the things you can do to help them feel more comfortable coming into your program and be more open and accepting to the differences.” There are efforts underway to diversify the sport. The governing bodies of the sports that Krafsig works in have formed committees to improve diversity, and Krafsig has been asked to speak to the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association committee, to “reflect on what our associative bodies can be doing to help increase awareness of diversity and help raise diversity,” she said. Krafsig doesn’t limit her vision of diversity just to equestrians of color. She sees it as a spectrum, including riders from different religious backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses, a variety of body sizes and ages and LGBTQ+ students. “Inclusivity means being more open and accepting of everybody and furthering the love of horses with that,” she said. The community response, Krafsig said, has been mixed. “I have had some people that have been extremely supportive and want to know more (about how to do this),” she said. “I’ve had other people that were like, ‘This is rubbish. This is not needed. This is more woke nonsense.’” Reflecting on her personal experiences, Krafsig said she has seen progress, if slow progress. “I’ve been in Fauquier 25 years, and when I started, I’d have people come up and say, ‘Your kind don’t belong here; you need to leave,’ and now people wave and say ‘Hi,’” she said. See KRAFSIG, page 5

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KRAFSIG, from page 4 The increased awareness of the sport’s lack of diversity is a meaningful step, she said. “The equestrian world is very slow to make change,” she said. “We’re based off the founding, classical way of doing things, so for the equestrian community, making changes feels uncomfortable sometimes. Just seeing that we have changes happening — I’ve noticed a lot more people of color in local horse magazines and on websites, and that, in itself, is a win.” Parents like Hill have seen their own wins, too, witnessing how access and inclusivity can open possibilities, often in life-changing ways. “I don’t think (Tobi) knows it, but it’s going to give her the ability to try new things, the confidence to ask questions, to do more self-advocating than she’s ever done before,” Hill said. “She has a lot of trauma still to overcome, but that’s going to be one of the things that propels her into where she is and where she’s going to be in the future.”

Riding student Ava Berczek guides a horse over a jump as Jade Krafsig looks on. PHOTO BY DOUG STROUD

Holland said she believes Krafsig’s mission to expand access to “a very exclusive” sport is “critical.” “It’s a sport that has been traditionally for those who are privileged and to make it accessible to all people, re-

Federal spending deal includes $1 million for Hero’s Bridge HERO’S BRIDGE, from page 2 unacceptable conditions.” Affordable housing is in short supply in Fauquier County, and veterans over 60 are at a high risk of homelessness. From 2022 to 2023, veteran homelessness increased by 7.4%, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

gardless of their income, is very important, because there’s so much people can gain from the sport,” she said. “I see what it’s done for Amel, and I love that Jade offers opportunities for kids who might not traditionally have

“We have a responsibility to care for those who have served our country when they return home, and, thanks to this project, led by the incredible staff and volunteers of Hero’s Bridge, more Virginia veterans in need will be able to access stable, affordable housing right here in Warrenton,” Wexton said. Despite the federal windfall, the groundbreaking for the project is still in the future. Hero’s Bridge and the Warrenton United Methodist Church need to have the land rezoned — an effort that turned contentious last fall. The area

the means to ride. It makes me proud. (It) just makes me want to continue supporting her so that she can continue to support others.” Reach Beth Rasin at beth.e.rasin@gmail.com

slated for the project on Church Street and Moser Road is currently zoned for medium-density residential housing, but the Warrenton Planning Commission will need to approve a rezoning to allow a “planned unit development” before work on the project can begin. The Hero’s Bridge team expects to resubmit plans for the community within the next two weeks after incorporating changes from the first round of comments from town staff, according to Brooks. Reach Hunter Savery at hsavery@fauquier.com.

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Legal NOTICENOTICE Notice LEGAL NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF PETITION BY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY FOR REVISION OF A RATE ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE, DESIGNATED RIDER E, FOR THE RATE YEAR COMMENCING NOVEMBER 1, 2024 CASE NO. PUR-2024-00013 •

Virginia Electric and Power Company (“Dominion”) has filed a Petition with the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) for revision of a rate adjustment clause, designated Rider E, for recovery of costs incurred to comply with state and federal environmental regulations.

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Dominion requests approval for recovery in Rider E of a total revenue requirement of $71,992,470. According to Dominion, this amount would decrease the bill of a typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per month by $0.68, compared to the current Rider E.

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A Hearing Examiner appointed by the Commission will hear the case on July 10, 2024, at 10 a.m.

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On January 24, 2024, pursuant to § 56-585.1 A 5 e of the Code of Virginia (“Code”), the directive contained in Ordering Paragraph (7) of the Final Order issued by the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) on September 11, 2023 in Case No. PUR2023-00005 (“2023 Rider E Final Order”), and the Commission’s Rules Governing Utility Rate Applications and Annual Informational Filings of Investor-Owned Electric Utilities (the “Rate Case Rules”), Virginia Electric and Power Company d/b/a Dominion Energy Virginia (“Dominion” or the “Company”) filed a petition (“Petition”) with the Commission for an annual update of its rate adjustment clause, designated Rider E, for the recovery of costs incurred to comply with state and federal environmental regulations at the Company’s Bremo, Chesterfield, Clover, and Mt. Storm Power Stations. Dominion states that it is filing this annual update to inform the Commission of the status of the environmental projects located at the Chesterfield Power Station and the Mt. Storm Power Station, including the project approved in the 2023 Rider E Final Order at the Mt. Storm Power Station, and their projected expenditures. Dominion also provides the proposed cost allocation, rate design, and accounting treatment for service rendered during a proposed rate year commencing November 1, 2024, and extending through October 31, 2025 (“Rate Year”) as related to the proposed Rider E. The Company states that the three components of the revenue requirement requested in this case are the Projected Cost Recovery Factor, the Allowance for Funds Used During Construction (“AFUDC”) Cost Recovery Factor, and the Actual Cost True-Up Factor. The Company requests a Projected Cost Recovery Factor revenue requirement of $40,219,695, an AFUDC Cost Recovery Factor of $739,297, and an Actual Cost True Up Factor revenue requirement of $31,033,479. Thus, the Company proposes a total revenue requirement of $71,992,470 for the Rate Year beginning November 1, 2024. If the revised Rider E for the Rate Year is approved, the impact on customer bills would depend on the customer’s rate schedule and usage. According to Dominion, implementation of its revised Rider E on November 1, 2024 would decrease the monthly bill of a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours per month by approximately $0.68, compared to the current Rider E. The details of these and other proposals are set forth in the Company’s Petition. Interested persons are encouraged to review the Company’s Petition, testimony and supporting exhibits for the details of these proposals TAKE NOTICE that the Commission may adopt rates, charges and/or terms and conditions that differ from those appearing in the Company’s Petition and supporting documents and may apportion revenues among customer classes and/or design rates in a manner differing from that shown in the Petition and supporting documents. The Commission entered an Order for Notice and Hearing in this proceeding that, among other things, scheduled a public hearing on Dominion’s Petition. On July 10, 2024, at 10 a.m., the Hearing Examiner will hold a telephonic portion of the hearing, for the purpose of receiving the testimony of public witnesses. On or before July 3, 2024, any person desiring to offer testimony as a public witness shall provide to the Commission (a) your name, and (b) the telephone number that you wish the Commission to call during the hearing to receive your testimony. This information may be provided to the Commission in three ways: (i) by filling out a form on the Commission’s website at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; (ii) by completing and emailing the PDF version of this form to SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; or (iii) by calling (804) 371-9141. This public witness hearing will be webcast at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting. On July 10, 2024, at 10 a.m., or at the conclusion of the public witness portion

of the hearing, whichever is later, in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, the Hearing Examiner will convene a hearing to receive testimony and evidence offered by the Company, respondents, and the Staff on the Petition. To promote administrative efficiency and timely service of filings upon participants, the Commission has directed the electronic filing of testimony and pleadings, unless they contain confidential information, and required electronic service on parties to this proceeding. Electronic copies of the public version of the Petition may be obtained by submitting a written request to counsel for the Company: Elaine S. Ryan, Esquire, McGuireWoods LLP, Gateway Plaza, 800 East Canal Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or eryan@mcguirewoods.com. On or before July 3, 2024, any interested person may submit comments on the Petition electronically by following the instructions on the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments. Those unable, as a practical matter, to submit comments electronically may file such comments by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. All comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2024-00013. On or before April 24, 2024, any person or entity wishing to participate as a respondent in this proceeding may do so by filing a notice of participation with the Clerk of the Commission at: scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling. Those unable, as a practical matter, to file a notice of participation electronically may file such notice by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission at the address listed above. Such notice of participation shall include the email addresses of such parties or their counsel, if available. A copy of the notice of participation as a respondent also must be sent to counsel for the Company. Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules of Practice”), any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. Any organization, corporation or government body participating as a respondent must be represented by counsel as required by 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of the Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR 2024-00013. On or before May 22, 2024, each respondent may file electronically with the Clerk of the Commission at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling any testimony and exhibits by which the respondent expects to establish its case, and each witness’s testimony shall include a summary not to exceed one page. Any respondent unable, as a practical matter, to file testimony and exhibits electronically may file such by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission at the address listed above. All testimony and exhibits shall be served on the Commission’s Staff, the Company, and all other respondents simultaneous with its filing. In all filings, respondents shall comply with the Commission’s Rules of Practice, as modified by the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing, including, but not limited to: 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, and 5 VAC 5 20 240, Prepared testimony and exhibits. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-202400013. Any documents filed in paper form with the Office of the Clerk of the Commission in this docket may use both sides of the paper. In all other respects, except as modified by the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing, all filings shall comply fully with the requirements of 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice. The Commission’s Rules of Practice, the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing, and the public version of the Petition and other documents filed in this case may be viewed on the Commission’s website at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case Information.

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Warrenton to test 3-way stop at Courthouse intersection The new traffic pattern is the second to be tested at the complicated intersection this year. By Meghan Mangrum

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Starting next week, the Town of Warrenton will be testing another new traffic pattern at the Courthouse Square intersection. The intersection will convert into a three-way stop until March 22. The decision to try the new pattern was informed by feedback the town received from its last traffic pattern assessment in January. At the time, drivers were unable to make left turns from Alexandria Pike onto Main Street or from Main Street onto Winchester Street. During the upcoming round of traffic testing that begins March 18, drivers turning onto Alexandria Pike from Main Street will not be able to turn left onto Winchester Street. Also, drivers coming from Alexandria Pike

Vint Hill landowners push back on move to curb large data centers VINT HILL, from page 3 One project would be CyrusOne, whose plans are well underway. A second would be an expansion of the existing 80,000-square-foot OVH data center, which was created in a former commercial building on Vint Hill Parkway. Last summer, OVH bought 10 adjacent acres, and Zumot

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Warrenton will test a three-way stop at the Courthouse Square intersection from March 18 to 22. Left turns will be prohibited from Alexandria Pike to Winchester Street. and Winchester Street making a left onto Main Street or right onto Waterloo Street can do so after a three-way stop. Drivers from Waterloo Street turning left onto Alexandria Pike or right onto Main Street will also be able to do so after observing a three-way stop.

said the company plans to build a second building on the new property that could reach 120,000 square feet. A third project has been proposed by a company called Vint Hill Corners LLC, which owns about 50 acres on Brookside Parkway. Based on limited correspondence that is available, the company is in a dispute with the county’s community development office over whether it can build data centers on its property. A data center complex on that property could reach 700,000 square feet, according to some estimates.

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The town is testing this new traffic pattern as part of its ongoing effort to improve safety at one of Warrenton’s most challenging intersections. Following January’s assessment, the town completed a preliminary analysis of the impact of the adjusted traffic pattern, which staff will present to the Warrenton Town Council on Tuesday, March 12. About 82% of community members who were surveyed or provided comments in January did not like the first proposed changes. About 16% suggested implementing a three-way stop; 12% supported changing the yield sign on Alexandra Pike to a stop sign; and 5% suggested constructing a roundabout, according to town documents. About 67% of the public gave no suggestions for improvement. The Courthouse Square study began with the installation of car counters in July. Residents are asked to email the town’s Traffic Safety Task Group at towntraffic@warrentonva.gov with constructive feedback about the temporary changes.

The fourth possible data center project involves a property on Vint Hill Parkway, west of the traffic circle, owned by a company called Pink Panther Holdings LLC, with which Zumot said he is affiliated. Zumot said the company currently has no plans to put a data center on the 6.9acre site but added, “If someone approached us it might make sense.” Zumot said the parcel, which would allow about 80,000 square feet of data center space, is quite small compared to others. Participants ticked off other par-

cels that were either vacant or being put to other uses that could conceivably be turned into data centers. Their allocated building square footage was about 350,000 square feet. Cathy Stephens, who lives in Vint Hill Manor, said she wanted to publicly thank Broaddus for what he was doing with the zoning change. “Thank you for protecting our neighborhoods,” she said to a smattering of applause. Reach Peter Cary at news@fauquier.com

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LEGAL NOTICES ** NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ** PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025, TAX RATES FOR TAX YEAR 2024, AND THE PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2029 FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. Fauquier High School - Auditorium 705 Waterloo Road, Warrenton, VA 20186 A Public Hearing on the Proposed FY 2025 County Budget, Proposed Capital Improvement Program, and Tax Year 2024 tax rates will be held by the Board of Supervisors at the time and place noted above. This hearing is for expenditures and revenues for all County Departments, the Airport Fund, Ambulance Revenue Fund, the Capital Improvement Fund, the Catlett Calverton Wastewater Fund, the Conservation Easement Service District Levy Fund, the County Asset Replacement Fund, the Debt Service Fund, the Environmental Services Fund, the Fire and Rescue System Fund, Internal Service Funds, Opioid Abatement Authority Fund, and the School Division Funds for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. Tax Year 2024 tax rates would be effective upon adoption with real estate taxes due June 5th and December 5th, and personal property taxes due October 5th of each year, with any due date that falls on a weekend moved to the next business day.

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

The FY 2025 Proposed Budget, in summary form below, is for informative and fiscal planning purposes only. The Proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) plan totals $121.0 million over the five-year planning period. Of this amount, $29.5 million would be allocated for public safety and fire and rescue projects, $7.6 million for courthouse renovations, $4.5 million for county-wide projects, $5.8 million for parks and recreational projects, $27.5 million for library projects, $0.25 million for environmental services projects, $1.6 million for utility and infrastructure projects, $0.64 million for Airport projects, and $43.5 million for School Division projects. Copies of the complete Proposed Budget and the Proposed CIP are available at the Office of Management and Budget, the County Administrator’s Office, and on the Office of Management and Budget website. The inclusion of any item in the Proposed Budget does not represent a commitment by (or obligation of) the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors to appropriate funds for any item or purpose listed. The Board of Supervisors may adjust any or all figures after the public hearing. In accordance with the Code of Virginia, the local tax rates can only be adjusted downward from the advertised rates, unless additional notice is given and a public hearing held on any proposed increase. ALL COUNTY RESIDENTS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THIS PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, AND TAX RATES. Any person not able to attend may submit written comments to the County Administrator’s Office, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186. Janelle J. Downes, County Administrator FURTHER INFORMATION: If there are questions, or if additional information is desired prior to the public hearing, please contact: Office of Management and Budget (540) 422-8360 County Administrator’s Office (540) 422-8001 Fauquier County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request.

FY 2025 PROPOSED BUDGET Source

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

FY 2024 ADOPTED

FY 2024 PROJECTED

FY 2025 PROPOSED

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

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

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

358,657

4,446,003

525,046 $214,446,826

2,127,761 $220,195,369

723,834 $230,920,245

FY 2024 ADOPTED

FY 2024 PROJECTED

FY 2025 PROPOSED

$994,025

$1,100,024

2,400,893 52,416,322

2,845,947 12,416,322

2,067,645 26,693,931

632,815

807,591

832,994

4,071,222 12,345,675

4,080,879 12,800,103

12,024,615

10,695,922

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

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

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

156,285

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

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

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

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

2,756,277

3,281,277

1,908,078 $333,462,098

1,986,509 $298,160,798

2,005,211 $328,434,235

Less Local Support

($128,169,364)

($129,772,079)

($141,519,592)

TOTAL REVENUE, ALL FUNDS

$419,739,560

$388,584,088

$417,834,888

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

Levy1 REAL ESTATE2 General Real Estate

$0.756

$0.785

$0.795

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

$0.143 $0.004

$0.180 $0.004

$13.640

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

$0.025

$3.450 $3.450

$4.150 $3.450

$3.450

$4.150

$3.450 $3.450 $1.500

$1.000 $0.250 $0.050 $0.003 $0.903

$1.000 $0.250 $0.050 $0.003 $0.969

$1.000 $0.250 $0.050 $0.003 $0.979

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

Rate per $100 of assessed value. The County Administrator has advertised a Tax Year 2024 rate of $0.979 to allow the Board of Supervisors the utmost flexibility when considering the Proposed Budget. 3 The Stormwater Management Fee is a county-wide special assessment, on a per parcel basis with the exception of any parcels excluded by act of the Board of Supervisors. 4 Personal Property - Data Center Computer Equipment is a new separate class of property for taxation set at the same as the General Class rate of $4.15. 5 Personal Property - Vehicles is a new separate class of property for taxation with rate proposed the same as the Tax Year 2023 rate on this type of personal property. 6 Aircraft stored at the Warrenton-Fauquier Airport are subject to a special maintenance fee assessment. 1 2

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

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

FY 2024 ADOPTED

FY 2024 PROJECTED

FY 2025 PROPOSED

$351,465

$353,306

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

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

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

448,121 3,843,203 206,455

448,121 3,913,403 206,455

483,635 3,694,705 209,439

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

FY 2024 ADOPTED

FY 2024 PROJECTED

FY 2025 PROPOSED

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

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

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

$20,148,719

$20,315,350

$21,964,147

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

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

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

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

17,726 91,107 25,000

27,058 91,107 29,573

$5,313,401

$5,320,549

$6,103,666

PUBLIC SAFETY Juvenile Detention & Probation Sheriff SUBTOTAL, PUBLIC SAFETY

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

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

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

PUBLIC WORKS General Services SUBTOTAL, PUBLIC WORKS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

$15,299,854

$15,345,702

$15,948,950

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

157,636

$7,861,064

$7,915,157

$8,162,860

$2,685,999

$3,485,999

$4,193,461

$2,685,999

$3,485,999

$4,193,461

$156,026

$124,950

4,466,661

6,466,661

2,687,571

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

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

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

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

95,803,591 $121,124,566

96,169,160 $125,205,760

105,370,859 $130,273,163

TOTAL, GENERAL FUND

$214,446,826

$220,195,369

$230,920,245

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Bistro@The Porch opens in The Plains By Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson Special to the Fauquier Times

After several months of renovations, Bistro@The Porch in The Plains opened its doors for supper last week, much to the delight of local residents who turned out on a cold, rainy evening to show their support for the re-launch. Formerly known as The Front Porch, the restaurant had been the epicenter of a feud between William Waybourn, the previous owner, and Mike and Melissa Washer, who live next door in a home that also houses their financial firm. The dispute, which began over parking and garbage removal, escalated to legal action, including a suit brought by the Washers against the town. A Washington Post story that portrayed the conflict as political in nature — pitting the Trump-supporting Washers against ardent gay rights activist, Waybourn — made national news. The dispute ultimately led Waybourn to sell the restaurant. Keen to put an end to the bad blood, veteran restauranteur Shawn Malone, Bistro’s new proprietor, has sought to mend fences. The Washers and their son, Regan, a newly elect-

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Bistro@The Porch reopened last week under its new owner, Shawn Malone, bottom right. The chef is Ed Kellams, top right. ed Fauquier County supervisor, were among the first to arrive as part of an enthusiastic crowd at the March 6 re-launch event. “Going back three years, there was a lot of hostility,” Malone said.

LEGAL NOTICES FY 2024 ADOPTED

FY 2024 PROJECTED

FY 2025 PROPOSED

Airport Fund $994,025 Ambulance Revenue Recovery Fund 2,400,893 Capital Improvement Fund 52,416,322 Catlett Calverton Wastewater Fund 632,815 Conservation Easement Service District Fund 807,591 County Asset Replacement Fund 4,071,222 Debt Service Fund 12,345,675 Environmental Services Fund 12,024,615 Fire and Rescue System 25,982,646 Fleet Maintenance Fund 4,490,549 Health Insurance Fund 40,284,771 Opioid Abatement Authority Fund 0 School Division Operating Fund 164,724,342 School Nutrition Fund 6,212,244 School Textbook Fund 1,410,033 School Asset Replacement Fund 2,756,277 Regional Governor's School Fund 1,908,078 SUBTOTAL, OTHER FUNDS $333,462,098

$994,025

$1,100,024

2,845,947 12,416,322

2,067,645 26,693,931

632,815

807,591

832,994

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

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

156,285

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

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

2,756,277

3,281,277

1,986,509 $298,160,798

2,005,211 $328,434,235

Expenditures Summary OTHER FUNDS

Less Local Support

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

TOTAL, OTHER FUNDS

$205,292,734

$168,388,719

$186,914,643

TOTAL EXPENDITURES, ALL FUNDS

$419,739,560

$388,584,088

$417,834,888

“We’re trying to turn the page, move past the controversy and bring people back together. … Everyone is ready to bury the hatchet and move forward.” While Malone was eager to keep the existing staff, including Chef Ed Kellams, as well as many of the favorites on the menu — yes, the nachos still featured — he’s given the space itself a total refresh. “Gus shoe blue,” a variation on Yves Klein’s signature color, has replaced the previous green and gray interior. Other changes include new lighting inside and out, chic matte silver cutlery, pale blue linens and a faux living ceiling in the upstairs bar, as well as several new dishes, including chorizo and black bean dip, surf and turf tacos, hot honey chicken salad and braised shorts ribs, all of which had been popular specials in the past. “I’m happy to have my same staff, and we are all excited for a fresh start and new beginnings with Shawn,” said Bistro @The Porch General Manager Tiffany Foster, who greeted guests as they arrived on Wednesday, March 6. “It’s been a breath of fresh air.” A bon vivant by nature with decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Malone was general manager of Tuscarora Mill Restaurant in Leesburg and, more recently, managing partner in Magnolias at The Mill in Purcellville. Having sold his stake in the latter just before the pandemic, Malone’s journey back into the business was more about family than food. “About 18 months ago, I realized that my mother was starting to decline,” Malone said, speaking a few days before the Bistro’s opening on what would have been Jean Malone’s 101st birthday.

Spending time with his mother before she died, he said, was a particularly enriching time, and one that brought his son, Gus — who now works alongside his father in the business — out of his shell. For Malone, operating a good local restaurant is about much more than just a place to eat. He said he hopes Bistro will become a pillar of community life, contributing socially, economically and culturally, while enriching the overall quality of small-town living. It’s a sentiment echoed by Neal Wavra, proprietor of the Field & Main restaurant and Red Truck Bakery in Marshall, and a pillar of the local restaurant community. “As proprietors of small, family-owned and operated restaurants in Fauquier County, we were excited to learn that Shawn Malone was planning to launch the Bistro @The Porch,” Wavra said Dining there on Wednesday, “My wife, Star, and I were heartened to see so many familiar faces, both patrons and staff,” Wavra said. “The Bistro offers another special place for locals and visitors alike to gather and dine.” The restaurant, which has a capacity for 60, is limited to seating 20 for now while it awaits approval of a special use permit from the town. Malone anticipates being fully open for business in the coming weeks and is eager to show he can make a positive contribution to the town. “I worked for my brother starting in 1993,” Malone said. “He’d opened a restaurant in Leesburg in 1985 and helped build that town. I grew up in that shadow, and a part of me relishes the opportunity to prove to myself that I can do it too.” Reach Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson at news@fauquier.com

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Weekend happenings: St. Patrick’s Day parade, celebration at O’Briens Staff Reports If you missed the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Manassas last week, don’t fret. The two-day St. Patrick’s Festival at O’Brien’s boasts its own parade, pipers, Irish dancers and plenty of family-friendly festivities for even the littlest of leprechauns. And be sure to check out the complete lineup below for local brewery festivities — most have special festivities on tap to celebrate all week long! Raise a glass to Women’s History Month and learn about the history of several trailblazers at the Marine Corps Museum. When the luck of the Irish runs out, get a jump on Easter. First, hippity hop your way to the Easter Bunny at Potomac Mills, where all families are welcome to visit. Then, fill your basket at Rippon Lodge’s activity trail with a staggered egg hunt for kids 3 to 11 (reservation required). You can’t buy much with a buck these days, but it can get you a good time at the Souper Bingo Fundraiser, where each dollar or a soup-themed food donation gets you a bingo card. Proceeds benefit the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry. St. Patrick’s Festival: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17. The parade kicks off at 1 p.m. on Saturday from Rady Park and ends at O’Brien’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 38 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. Afterward, enjoy music, Irish dancers, whiskey tasting, pipers, vendors, bounce house, petting zoo, cornhole and kids’ games.

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Young Irish dancers perform at O’Brien’s Irish Pub in Warrenton during the 2023 St. Patrick’s Day celebration. For information and schedule, go to https://www. obriensirishpubva.com, follow it on Facebook or call 540-359-6937. O’Brien’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 38 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. Family Day-Women’s History Month: Saturday, March 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Celebrate Women’s History Month. Learn about the history of female Marine trailblazers such as Opha May Johnson, Vernice Armour and more. National Museum of the Marine Corps, 18900

Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle. Free and open to the public. Bunny Photo Experience: Open seven days a week through March 30; hours vary. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Go to https://whereisbunny.com. Potomac Mills, 2700 Potomac Circle, Woodbridge. “Caring Bunny” event, on Sunday, March 17, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., features a private event for children with special needs and their families. Reservations are required for this sensory-friendly environment; go to https://whereisbunny.com/mall/0711. Rippon Lodge Easter Activity Trail: Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For ages 3 to 11, parental supervision is required. Hunt times are 10 to 11 a.m. for children 3 and under; 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for ages 4 to 6; and 2 to 3 p.m. for ages 7 to 11. Space is limited; advance registration required; go to https://www.parksandrec.pwcgov. org. Rippon Lodge Historic Site, 15520 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge. $5 per person. Souper Bingo Fundraiser: 3 to 6 p.m. Bingo cards will be available for $1 per card or one soup-related food item per bingo card. “Soup” includes items such as soup, canned vegetables, grains, dried beans, pasta and the like. Snacks and refreshments will also be available for purchase (cash only). All proceeds benefit the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry. Piney Branch Elementary School, 8301 Linton Hall Road, Bristow.

UPCOMING FAUQUIER EVENTS MARCH 13 TO 19 ONGOING EVENTS Theater What: Fauquier Community Theatre presents “Driving Miss Daisy” When: Friday to Sunday, March 24 Where: Vint Hill Theater on the Green, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton Cost: Tickets range $16 to $18 Reservations: 540-349-8760 Tickets: www.FCTstage.org Info: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday performances, March 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23; 2 p.m. Sunday matinees, March 10, 17 and 24 Writers What: We’re Mad for Women Writers When: All day Friday to Sunday, March 31 Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton; John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall; and Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: The library is combining March Madness with Women’s History Month by going mad for women writers all month long; cast a vote for a favorite female juvenile book author; new ballots are available each Monday; winner announced Monday, April 1 Pictures What: Pi Day Picture Hunt for children of all ages When: All day Monday to Sunday, March 17 Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton; John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall; and Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: Celebrate Pi Day by finding pictures of pies in exchange for a small prize Crafts What: Adult Be a Maker Cart When: All day Monday to Sunday, March 17 Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall and Bealeton

Branch Library, 10977 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: Learn, create and make a project using the library’s BAM cart stocked with an assortment of craft and maker supplies Farmers market What: Warrenton Farmers Winter Market When: 9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays to April 16 Where: 21 Main St along 1st St., Warrenton Info: Vendors plus a curated selection of artists, artisans, and food makers Planes What: WWII Warbird Hangar Tours for families When: Every Saturday until April 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Culpeper Regional Airport, 12517 Beverly Ford Road, Brandy Station Cost: Tours are $10 per person or $30 for a family, reservations can be made at: https:// www.capitalwingwarbirdrides.org Info: 540-450-5992 Recovery What: Al-Anon for Family and Friends of Alcoholics When: Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. Where: Warrenton Presbyterian Church, 91 Main St., Warrenton Info: Help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics; https://www.al-anon.org or call 540-219-5054 Support What: Parkinsons Piedmont Support Group When: 12:15 to 2 p.m., fourth Wednesday of each month Where: Cornerstone Community Church, 40 Rockpoint Lane, Warrenton (directly behind Blaser Physical Therapy Bldg.) Info: Kendal Blaser, 540-222-6000, Blaserx4@aol.com Recovery What: 12-Step Recovery Programs, i.e., Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Narcotics Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, etc. When: Meeting days and times vary

Where: The Warrenton Meeting Place, 26 S. Third St., Warrenton Info: There are various types of 12-Step recovery programs that meet at The Warrenton Meeting Place that can offer a solution; www.TWMP.org Food assistance What: Peas and Grace for those in need When: 8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, and 8 to 10 a.m. Saturdays Where: Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains Spiritual Care Support Ministries What: Support groups/counseling and special events for those experiencing the death of a loved one, divorce and chronic illness When: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; closed on Sunday Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Info: 540-349-5814 or www.scsm.tv The S.E.E. Recovery Center What: Recovery-oriented groups, meetings and the opportunity to speak with someone about mental health or substance use recovery When: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday; 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday Where: The S.E.E. Recovery Center, 710 U.S. Ave., Culpeper Info: 540-825-3366 or SEERecovery@rrcsb. org Book drive What: Hope Heals fund raiser When: Through April 13; drop off from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday; 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday Where: Hope Heals, 606 Falmouth St., Warrenton Info: Collecting gently used books as fundraiser for the Freestore. No magazines, encyclopedias, or schoolbooks. All books

must be boxed, clean and undamaged. Wednesday, March 13 Conservation What: John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District Board meeting When: 4 p.m. Where: 24 Pelham St., Warrenton Info: 540-422-8492 or email Tricia Hailey at: tricia.hailey@fauquiercounty.gov Health What: Stroke Support Group When: Noon Where: Fauquier Health, 500 Hospital Drive, Chestnut Room, Warrenton Info: Informational and supportive conversations about stroke recovery Story time What: In-Person Story Time for children up to age 5 and families When: 10:30 to 11 a.m. Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall and Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: Caregivers must remain in the children’s areas Story time What: Raising Readers Story Time for 2-to-4year-old children with a caregiver When: 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 11 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: Longer stories, finger plays and songs Book club What: Marshall Afternoon Book Club When: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Info: The group will discuss “Lessons in Chemistry,” by Bonnie Gamus Join meetings: deborah.cosby@ fauquiercounty.gov or 540-422-8527 See CALENDAR, page 12

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CALENDAR, from page 11 Older adults What: OWLS (Older Wiser Learners) When: 2:30 to 4 p.m. Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: Learn new things, and share knowledge; refreshments provided ESL class What: English-as-a-second-language class presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education programs When: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: 540-718-8243 Newcomers What: Warrenton Newcomers Club meeting When: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Journey Church, 4173 Bludau Drive, Warrenton Info: Barbara LeFever, 32goose18@gmail. com Thursday, March 14 Networking What: Agriculture is Business After 5 Networking Event for Fauquier farmers When: 5 to 7 p.m. Where: 4J’s Farm and Brewery, 7595 Keith Road, Warrenton Info: Discuss the business of agriculture and food production, sponsored by Fauquier County Department of Agricultural Development and UVA Community Credit Union Registration: https://www. fauquierchamberva.chambermaster.com/ eventregistration/register/18480 ESL class What: English-as-a-second-language class presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education programs When: 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton Registration: 540-317-0505 or Ali Vivas at: gededu22@gmail.com Art What: Art Cart for preschool and elementary children When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: Express creativity with the library’s art supplies Story time What: Pajama Story Time for all ages When: 6:30 to 7 p.m. Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: Stories, songs and activities; PJs are welcome Tech What: Tech Time at the Library When: Noon to 2 p.m. Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: Book a 30-minute session with the Tech Time volunteer and get some help with devices (smart phone, tablet or laptop), teaching and troubleshooting only, no device repair; appointments recommended; call 540-422-8500 ext. 2; walk-ins will be accepted as time permits Senior supper What: Senior Supper for 55-plus When: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Where: Bistro on the Hill, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton Cost: $7.65 Coffee and conversation What: Fellowship, encouragement, hope through conversation with others When: 10 a.m. to noon Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Info: 540-349-5814 Prayer What: Open Prayer Gathering When: Noon to 12:30 p.m.

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Fauquier Community Theatre performs “Driving Miss Daisy” on Fridays and weekends until March 24. Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Info: Personal prayer or for others; requests by calling 540-349-5814 or https://www. scsm.tv/contactus Exercise What: Tomba When: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Also on Saturday, March 16 Where: Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St., Middleburg Info: Tom Sweitzer’s version of Zumba; 540687-6373 Friday, March 15 Book Cellar What: Books, movies and music for all ages; sponsored by the Friends of Fauquier Library When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also on Saturday, March 16 Where: John Barton Payne Building Basement, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton Volunteer: 540-341-3447 Exercise What: Rambling Readers for adults When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Info: Walk around the neighborhood while discussing books; weather permitting Gardening What: DIY-Seeds When: 2 to 3 p.m. Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Info: Start a garden using recycled egg cartons, soil and seeds; supplies are provided Art What: Art of the Piedmont When: 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St., Middleburg Tickets: https://www.artofthepiedmont.org/ purchase-tickets Info: Art of the Piedmont raises financial support for Middleburg Montessori School and provides a forum for local artists in the area Dance What: PHILADANCO When: 8 p.m. Where: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Cost: Tickets $48, $41, $29, half-price for youth through grade 12 Reservations: 703-993-7550 Concert What: South Pacific in Concert When: 7 p.m. Also on Saturday, March 16 Where: Highland Center for the Arts, 597 Broadview Ave., Warrenton Cost: Tickets are available at the door, $15 adults, $7 students Info: Performance by the Highland Players Celebration What: The Open Book Turns Five When: 5 to 8 p.m. Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St.,

Warrenton Info: Celebrating five years in business; sip and shop; eat cake; customer appreciation specials; bring or share a memory Saturday, March 16 Festival What: St. Patrick’s Festival When: 10 a.m. Also on Sunday, March 17 Where: O’Brien’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 38 Broadview Ave., Warrenton Info: Music; Irish dancers; whiskey tasting; pipers; parade; vendors; bounce house; petting zoo; cornhole; kids’ games; https:// www.obriensirishpubva.com; 540-359-6937 Tour What: Trades of Historic Warrenton Walking Tour When: 11 a.m. to noon Where: Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail, 10 Ashby St., Warrenton Cost: $10 per person, $8 for FHS members, FREE admission to the museum after the tour Tickets: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/844866076177 Info: The tour takes to the side streets of Old Town to learn the location of businesses such as mills, merchants, tinsmiths, carpenters, wagon and harness makers, barbers, tailors, blacksmiths and other trade businesses; wear comfortable walking shoes Star gazing What: Astronomy for Everyone with the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab Ambassadors and Northern Virginia Astronomy Club When: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane Cost: $10 car parking fee Info: 540-592-3556; bring lawn chairs or blankets, telescopes and binoculars Nature What: Family Nature Walk for families with children in grades 6 to 8 When: 10 a.m. to noon Where: The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton Registration: 540-341-3651 Concert What: Manassas Chorale presents Raise Your Voices High When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Cost: Tickets $25, $23 adult, free to Mason students and children (18 years and younger) Reservations: 703-993-7550 Sunday, March 17 Workshop What: A Seasonal Series-Walking Workshop at Wollam Gardens When: 2 to 4 p.m. Where: Wollam Gardens, 5167 Jeffersonton Road, Jeffersonton Cost: $8 Tickets: https://www.wollamgardens.com/ shop/p/a-seasonal-series-walking-workshopsat-wollam-gardens Info: Dress for the weather, including good

footwear, boots or shoes; dogs are welcome (must be leashed); warm or cold beverage and cookies provided Reading What: Paws to Read with K-9 Caring Angels for children ages 5 to 10 When: 2 to 3 p.m. Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Info: Read aloud to trained and certified therapy dogs; a caregiver must be present; a signed permission slip is required Concert What: Eileen Ivers for all ages When: 4 p.m. Where: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Cost: Tickets $58, $49, $34, half-price for youth through grade 12 Reservations: 703-993-7550 Monday, March 18 Support What: Survivors for Life-Suicide Support Meeting When: 7 to 8 p.m. Where: Encompass Community Supports, 15361 Bradford Road, Culpeper Info: Support group for those affected with loss of a loved one to suicide; Alan at 434825-8913 or arasmussen@rrcsb.org Crafts What: Crafts on the Go for children When: All day Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton; John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall; and Bealeton Branch Library, 10977 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: Pick up a bag of supplies for a child to make a spring craft; craft bags will be available while supplies last; only one bag per child Art What: Art Cart for preschool and elementary children When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Info: Express creativity with the library’s art supplies Story time What: Tiny Tots Story Time for infant to 2-year-old children with a caregiver When: 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 11 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: Songs, rhymes and simple stories Tuesday, March 19 Crafts What: Spinning Yarns Knit and Crochet Club When: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: Bring needles and hooks every first and third Tuesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for an informal, drop-in club knitting and crocheting club; attendees aged 18 and up Meet the author What: Author Event with Peter Malone Elliott When: 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Middleburg Books, 17. S. Madison St., Middleburg Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ author-event-with-matt-gallaghertickets-804062561767 Info: Author will read from his newest book, “Blue Ridge,” followed by a book signing, light refreshments provided; 540-454-1040 Ruritan Club What: Jefferson Ruritan Club Monthly Dinner and Special Program with 61st District Delegate Michael Webert When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 Where: Jeffersonton Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 18498 Springs Road, Jeffersonton. Info: Dinner followed by the special program and a short meeting; 540-937-5119 or www. jeffersonvaruritanclub.org.

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Irish Jig Video Contest March 11th through March 29th SUBMIT your video and VOTE for your favorites! Unleash your inner dancer and perform your verison of the Irish Jig. Both groups and individuals are welcome to enter! Upload your Irish Jig video to Fauquier.com/Contests. The dancer(s) with the most votes win. Rally your supporters to vote for you! Sponsored by:

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Tea for 4 at Nora’s Terrace (at O’Brien’s) Valued at $220 (includes mimosas)

SUZANNA MANCINI WINS 800 METERS AT NIKE INDOOR NATIONALS

Kettle Run High track standout Suzanna Mancini captured the gold medal in the Emerging Elite 800 meters at the Nike Indoor Nationals 2024 in New York City last Sunday. The sophomore won in 2:15.54. Mancini also took 16th in the Emerging Elite 4x400 relay alongside Cougar teammates Grace Tessier, Ryan Drew and Erin Fay.

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Falcon football hopes to go up with Downs Fauquier hires Eastern View defensive coordinator as new head coach By Peter Brewington

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

How eager was Donnie Downs to get the Fauquier High head football coaching job? So eager that when Downs read in mid-November that coach Karl Buckwalter was stepping down after Fauquier’s season-ending win over Meridian, he emailed FHS activities director Mark Ott right away — well before the job was ever posted. It took almost three months for the process to play out and Downs’ dream to come true, but it’s official as the former Eastern View High defensive coordinator and Culpeper County High quarterback becomes the 13th coach hired in Falcon football history. “I had my eye on this program for a while,” said Downs. “I grew up in Fauquier and went to elementary and middle school in Fauquier. There’s something about the community. Me and my fiancé love to go to Warrenton. I coached against Fauquier, I played against Fauquier. I know the history there,” he said. FHS activities director Mark Ott said seven candidates were interviewed for the job. “We really liked the plan Donnie presented for Fauquier High football dealing with a lot of accountability and discipline,” Ott said. “His main thing is something he calls BAM or Becoming a Man. It’s not just learning how to play football; it’s learning how to become a man and be a responsible part of the community. We feel all of that is very important for a successful organization. “We think Donnie has the enthusiasm to want to be here a long time. He has roots here and family close. We liked that part about him too.” At 31, Downs becomes Fauquier’s youngest head coach since Jamie Carter (2012-14) was hired in his early 30s. Eastern View head coach Brian Lowery, who brought Downs onto the Cyclones’ staff in 2021, said younger blood is what Fauquier football needs. “The past two times Fauquier has gone with older established guys in Joe Prince and ‘Buck’ because that’s what they needed at the time,” said Lowery. “Now they need a younger guy with energy and Donnie brings that and impressively so. He’s got an abundance of energy.” “I’m a guy that will not stand still on the sidelines,” said Downs. “If a kid makes a play, I will meet them on the numbers and jump up and down with them. I like to move, I like to get intense and have fun,” he said.

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At 31, former Culpeper County High quarterback Donnie Downs becomes Fauquier’s youngest head coach since Jamie Carter from 2012-14. Downs, who grew up in Fauquier County, moves over from Eastern View where he had been defensive coordinator. “We think Donnie has the enthusiasm to want to be here a long time,” said FHS activities director Mark Ott. erduck and Remington and attended Mary Walter Elementary and Cedar Lee Middle School. After moving to Amissville after eighth grade, he played quarterback at Culpeper County High, starting three years and graduating in 2011. Downs said he had an unremarkable playing career at Culpeper. He was the starting quarterback for his last two seasons. The Blue Devils ran a triple option offense, so Downs said he did not throw much. He recalls running for three touchdowns against Orange. “I had a lot of fun. It was a special time in a young man’s life. There were great people, coaches and teachers at Culpeper. We did not win a whole lot but I remember having fun. We ran the triple option and that helped prepare me to play college football,” he said. He said two colleges were interested in him for football, Shenandoah University and Averett, an NCAA Division III program in Danville. He chose Averett and was moved to safety after playing quarterback as a freshman. The 5-foot-9, 180-pounder said he started his senior year. He earned all-academic honors three times and graduated in 2015. He had one interception as a senior, coming on long pass that saw the receiver fall on him. “I tore my ACL on the same play. It was a jump ball. I went over the receiver and came down with the ball and he came down on my leg. It was the second to last game of the year and I missed our last game,” he said.

Fauquier football coaching history 2019-2023: Karl Buckwalter, 10-38 2015-2018: Joe Prince, 11-29 2014 (midseason change): Mark Holmes: 2-4 2012-2014: Jamie Carter, 15-12 2012 (for 17 days, not under contract): Brad Metheny, 0-0 2008-2011: Mark Scott, 25-17 2005-07: Greg Hatﬁeld, 15-16

1994-04: Tom Ferrell, 61-55 1986-93: John Chmara, 57-34 1980-85: Dean East, 27-34 1974-79: Charles Lohr, 19-35-6 1966-73: Jack Stalnaker, 49-31-3 1964-65: Ed Jefferies, 4-15-1 1963: A.T. Howard, 3-6-1 Total: 298-326-11

He came home to Culpeper and got a job at A.G. Richardson Elementary in 2016. He began as a special education assistant at the school before becoming a P.E. teacher in 2018. He coached one year at Eastern View in 2015, working with defensive backs, then spent four years at Culpeper from 2016 to 2019 where he was offensive coordinator for one year and was also special teams coordinator and worked with receivers and defensive backs. Lowery, who was working at Kettle Run, recruited him to Kettle Run for the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, played in 2021. When Lowery replaced Greg Hatfield at Eastern View in 2021, Downs joined him. Downs was the Cyclones’ special teams coordinator in 2021, co-defensive coordinator in 2022 and defensive coordinator last season. Downs and Lowery are close and the Eastern View coach pushed Downs to go the FHS opening as soon as they

saw in The Fauquier Times that Buckwalter was retiring. “When I read the article about Coach Buck leaving, Coach Lowery said, “You got to apply.’ I said, ‘The job is not even posted.’ And he said, ‘Email Mr. Ott now.’ “It was pretty tough at first. I was hoping to hear something back, then it came to holiday break,” said Downs, who still went into January with no word. “I realized it was out of my control.” He was scheduled to be interviewed on Feb. 13, but snow pushed the interview to Feb. 14. He said he was asked to come in a week later on Feb. 21, expecting a second interview, but was offered the job that day and accepted it. Since then he’s been going through human resources protocols involving background checks, fingerprinting, and more. He will teach P.E. at Fauquier. He met the players Friday and Monday and met with parents Tuesday. See DOWNS, page 19

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LIBERTY SOFTBALL PREVIEW

Eagles hope to rise behind returning pitcher Smith By Matthew Proctor

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

PHOTO BY COY FERRELL

Returning pitcher Lauren Smith anchors a Liberty lineup that is a healthy blend of youth and experience.

Coming off an underwhelming 2023 season, Liberty softball has hit the reset button. The Eagles finished 4-13 after falling in the first round of the Northwestern District tournament last season and enter 2024 with a much younger lineup that features six freshman and two sophomores on the 13-player squad. “There’s a lot of potential for growth, there’s a lot of potential to have a fairly successful season, but we have to go out there and put the work in,” said sixth year coach Chris Leatherman. Despite their youth, the Eagles have a senior stalwart in starting pitcher Lauren Smith. With a fastball, change-up, screwball and a curveball in her arsenal, Smith has a variety of pitches that she can hurl with pinpoint precision. “She does enough to move the ball around,” said Leatherman. “She’s not going to blow anybody away by speed, so ball

Liberty’s starting lineup

P: Lauren Smith, Sr.* C: Brooklynn Mauro, Sr.* 1B: Madison Goldizen, Jr.* 2B: Aliya Atkins, Soph. SS: Naleiah Tibbs, Fr. 3B: Avery Walker, Soph.* LF: Nora Duncan, Sr.* CF: Morgan Waln, Fr. RF: Lauren Dean, Sr.* *Returning starter placement is very important for her.” Smith started most games last year and is the Eagles’ ace again, but Leatherman has a few more options. Sophomore Avery Walker returns as Liberty’s No. 2 starter, while hard-throwing freshman Morgan Waln, who also starts in center field, has impressed and enters the mix in the rotation. Leatherman also expects senior Lauren Dean and junior Madison Goldizen to pitch at times as well. Waln hasn’t pitched in a few years, so Leatherman will ease her into the rotation, noting she could blos-

som into a vital asset. “Morgan right now is probably our hardest thrower,” the coach said. Behind the plate, senior Brooklynn Mauro will start at catcher with Goldizen at first, sophomore Aliya Atkins at second, freshman Naleiah Tibbs at shortstop and Walker at third. Smith is another option at first when she’s not in the circle. In the outfield, Waln takes over center field from 2023 graduate Isabelle Cavins, while Dean and senior Nora Duncan return to right and left field, respectively. Like Cavins, Waln is an LHS track standout who brings elite speed to the outfield and the basepaths. “She’s a very quick kid. Not that you can replace Isabelle, but I think she’s going to do a fine job out there,” Leatherman said. Heading into the season opener against Kettle Run on Wednesday, Leatherman is juggling the batting order, but expects Dean, Smith, Walker and Waln towards the top. See EAGLES, page 19

FAUQUIER SOFTBALL PREVIEW

Falcons dreaming big under new coach Gilmore

By Matthew Proctor

Fauquier’s starting lineup

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

There’s a new sheriff in town for Fauquier softball, but the new guy is not so new. After eight seasons as an assistant, Craig Gilmore takes over as head coach from Erika Lamper, who coached the Falcons for the last five seasons but stepped down to spend more time with her three young children. But Lamper has not left the program entirely. Swapping roles with Gilmore, she remains on the staff as an assistant coach, attending most practices and home games. “Me and Erika have co-coached this thing for a while now,” Gilmore said. “We’re both still going at it as a tandem and the girls don’t see a difference this year as far as coaching style, so it’s been very seamless for the girls.” Gilmore began as a bench coach under Mark Ott in 2016 when they reached the Class 4 state final and stayed on board when Lamper was hired for the 2019 season knowing his daughter Mikayla, who starred on the infield from 2020-2023, was coming through the program. Working during the day as the IT specialist at Fauquier, Gilmore, 50, can often be found in Lamper’s business and marketing classroom discussing strategy. “I stop by Erica’s classroom probably three times a day to talk shop,” Gilmore said.

P: Kara Kaltreider, Jr.* C: Ashley Murphy, Soph. 1B: Ashley Heflin, Sr.* 2B: Brooke Farmer, Fr. SS: April Belcher, Sr.* 3B: Brooke Belcher, Sr.* LF: Grace Faulk, Soph.* CF: Lydia Lovell, Soph.* RF: Savannah Smith, Sr.* *Returning starter

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After eight seasons as an assistant, Craig Gilmore, 50, has taken over as the Fauquier softball head coach. Gilmore is pictrued with former Fauquier shortstop Mikayla Gilmore, the coach’s daughter. Gilmore and Lamper are most excited about the Falcons’ new and improved pitching rotation, which features returning ace Kara Kaltreider and newcomers Claire Keyser and Brooke Farmer. Fauquier had a rare sub-.500 year in 2023, going 9-13 and falling in the Northwestern District semifinals. Gilmore believes a lack of pitching depth hurt last year and expects Keyser and Farmer to provide

a significant boost. “Last year we had one pitcher by trade. This year we’ve got four pitchers by trade that we can put out on the mound at any time,” Gilmore said. Kaltreider, a junior, was the Falcons’ workhorse last season and returns to the No. 1 spot in the rotation but won’t be asked to pitch as much. She’s added velocity to her fastball and has an improved screwball to go along with a deadly change-up.

Keyser, a senior Highland School transfer and Shepherd University commit, gives the Falcons another experienced starter that can pitch a lot of innings while Farmer, a freshman, possesses great poise in the circle, according to Gilmore. “(Keyser) really pounds that strike zone. She throws in the low sixties, has a rise ball and a really good changeup that she can throw in a 3-2 count with the bases loaded,” Gilmore said, noting Keyser also has a powerful bat and can play first base. “She routinely in practice puts them over the fence.” Behind the plate, sophomore Ashley Murphy and senior April Belcher will split the catching duties. Belcher was the starting catcher for most of last season but is needed at shortstop to fill the void left by Mikayla Gilmore, the coach’s daughter, who is now playing at Roanoke College. See FALCONS, page 19

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100 horses to race at Airlie Warrenton Point-to-Point signals banner season By Betsy Burke Parker

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An overflowing entry-box — nearly 100 horses entered in 10 races at Saturday’s Warrenton Hunt Pointto-Point — is an early indicator of a banner steeplechase season, according to industry officials. Post time is 12 p.m. at the historic Airlie Foundation course northeast of Warrenton. This year marks Warrenton Hunt’s 83rd annual point-to-point races; Warrenton Hunt itself is third oldest in the nation, established in 1887. A full slate of races on the turf, over hurdles and over timber are carded. The open hurdle opens the program, with a field of 10 headed by two-time winner last fall, Eye of Gunfighter. The maiden hurdle was overfilled with 26 entries, a likely

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Last year’s Warrenton Hunt Point-to-Point was key to the Eclipse Award winner, Merry Maker. The Arch Kingsley-trained runner — second from left, opened his championship 2023 season by winning on the turf at Airlie under Kingsley’s daughter, Taylor. The races return to town on Saturday. Post time is noon.

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The feature race on the day is the 3-mile open timber, which attracted a full field headed by defending Virginia Gold Cup winner Mystic Strike out of trainer Todd McKenna’s stable. Find complete entries at centralentryoffice.com. Find more details on ticketing and the history of the Warrenton Hunt at warrentonhunt.com.

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You can’t stop spring showers, but you can prepare your home and surroundings for thunderstorms, severe winds and more. Spring is known for its rapidly changing weather and that can mean severe storms. Help get your home and family ready with these tips. Let it flow. Remove winter debris from your gutters, drains and downspouts so that heavy rains can flow freely off your roof. Be sure that downspouts are secure and that water is draining away from your home and not toward your foundation. Add extensions if necessary. Trim the trees. Prune lanky limbs

and branches so they don’t snap off in a windstorm and land on your home or a power line. Check the pump. If your home has a sump pump, test it to make sure it’s clean and operable and that the outflow is draining properly. Consider adding a battery-powered backup sump pump to keep the system working if the power goes out. Furthermore, an automatic standby generator can ensure your sump pump and other electrical systems continue to run during power outages. Stow your gear. When strong winds are forecast, secure patio furniture and other yard items or put them in your garage or a shed so they don›t become dangerous projectiles.

Cover up. Close and secure storm shutters if your home has them. Keep blinds and shades drawn and tape or tack window coverings around the edges to help protect you from broken, flying glass. Tie thick blankets over vehicles that are exposed to the elements to diminish damage from hail. If power outages are common in your area, prepare an emergency kit and keep it in a central location in your home.

• Three-day supply of canned or dried food and water. The Federal Emergency Management Agency offers lists of additional emergency supplies and other preparedness tips on its site. Once the storm has passed, contact your State Farm agent as soon as possible to report any damage. Carmen Rivera is a State Farm agent in Warrenton.

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DOWNS, from page 15

Downs and fiancé Anna DeCrease will get married in June 2025 and eventually plan to move to Fauquier County. Right now both live in the town of Culpeper, with DeCrease teaching at Eastern View. Downs proposed at The Open Book bookstore in Warrenton. “She’s an English teacher and loves books,” he said. “A lot of good things are happening in my life right now. We’re planning a wedding and I’m taking over a football program.”

Can he turn it around?

It’s no secret Fauquier football has been mediocre to subpar for over a decade. Buckwalter’s five teams went 10-38 from 2019 to 2023. Prince resigned with an 11-29 record after four seasons from 2015-18. Downs is not promising an instant turnaround, noting he wants to build a foundation for success. “My immediate focus is not on the number of wins. My focus is on getting these guys to be their best. I want to focus on the process. My whole thing is ‘BAM,’” he said, “’Become a Man.’ Everything we do is based on that.” He mentioned seven principles he wants to follow, which include: strong moral foundation, respect for all, give back, compete in life, selfless attitude, be a gentleman, and a focus on “what’s important now.” “If we focus on who we are as people, the results will come. I want to us to be disciplined, work hard, give total effort and not quit. I looked at the room when I spoke to them Friday and they seemed focused and hungry.” FALCONS, from page 16 “This is the first time maybe in 15 years that we didn’t really know who our middle infield was going to be,” Gilmore said. “April is a really good athlete. We felt that physically and arm strength and athletically wise, she can play that position.” Senior Ashley Heflin will start most games at first base, Farmer will start at second when she’s not pitching and is another option at shortstop along with sophomore Grace Faulk.

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Leatherman let Waln lead off in the Eagles’ lone scrimmage against Forest Park on March 1 because of her speed but might move her down in the order to give her more RBI opportunities after she mashed a home run against the Bruins. “We could put Morgan up front and hope she gets on and steals a base or two, and then I got three outs to play with to try to get her in, or we could put somebody else up there and get them on and let Morgan, Smith and Dean come up and move them around,” Leatherman said. While Waln showcased her pop in Liberty’s preseason scrimmage, Leatherman doesn’t think the Eagles will hit for a ton of power, rather manufacturing most of their runs. “From what I’ve seen so far, we do have a pretty decent contact hitting team. I don’t know that we’re going to hit a whole lot of home runs, I don’t know that we’re going to steal a lot of bases, so it’s going to be a lot of, ‘Let’s get the ball in play, put the pressure on the defense’ kind of thing,” Leatherman said. “I do think we can be competitive, so I want the girls to go out and be competitive, work hard and do the basics. My goal is to do the basics right. If we can do the basics right and do the fundamental plays, we’ll stay in games,” the coach added.

Fauquier’s last winning season was 7-4 in 2012 under Jamie Carter. Fauquier’s last playoff appearance was in 2014 and last playoff win in 2002. Lowery thinks Downs will succeed. “He’s aggressive. He’s analytical, he attacks and is aware of your tendencies. He’ll provide a quality scouting card for the kids. He has the tools,” said Lowery. “I know Class 3 Region B and think we will have the opportunity and potential to win some games,” said Downs.

Senior Brooke Belcher returns to third base. “(Farmer) has all the tools. She’s just a really good ballplayer. We thought shortstop might be a little bit too much (for her) as a freshman, but she may end up moving over to shortstop before the year’s out. She has a good softball IQ and a strong arm and lots of range,” said Gilmore. In the outfield, the Falcons return all three of their starters with Faulk in left, sophomore Lydia Lovell in center and senior Savannah Smith in

right. Lovell and Smith are the two fastest players on the team and will split time as the leadoff hitter while Lovell and Faulk have the two strongest arms on defense. Behind Lovell and Smith at the top of the batting order, Farmer, Kaltreider, Keyser, Murphy and April Belcher will bat in some combination in the middle with Heflin and Brooke Belcher rounding out the bottom. “We got a powerful lineup,” Gilmore said. “I believe we’re going

to hit the ball well this year.” As Fauquier kicked off the season on Tuesday against Culpeper County, Gilmore believes the Falcons’ improved rotation will lead them back to regionals after missing in 2023. “I can see from the talent level on our team that we should compete each and every game. I truly believe that we have the ability and the overall team depth between pitching, offense and defense that we can go far in the playoffs,” Gilmore said.

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NVR Inc. to Diane Renee Curtis, 0.9769 acre at 3085 Forestdale Drive, Warrenton. $859,440

LAH Carriage Ford LLC to Maronda Homes of Virginia LLC, 7824 Millfield Drive near Warrenton. $240,000

Rachel V. Mascolo to Amber W. Stewart, 286 Gay Road, Warrenton. $550,000

Old Salem Community Development LLC to Stuart E. Butler Jr., 0.0417 acre at 3582 Stephenson’s Hill Lane, Marshall. $524,095

RMH builders LLC to Angela Michelle Swann, 2.000 acres at 4600 Ann’s Lane NW of Morrisville. $704,800

Timothy Ray Brooke to Timothy Brooke; Rodeo Oak Properties LLC, Deed-Agreement of Boundary Adjustment. Lots on Waterloo and Oak streets, Warrenton. $212,449.65

James Michael Miller to Saint Patrick Orthodox Church Inc., 10.7675 acres on Rt. 17 and Rt. 837, Bealeton. $349,033 Ruth Bower Tr. to Sharif U. Ahmed, 54.5472 acres at 7787 Greenwich Road, Catlett. $1,401,000

Lee District Mark S. Houser Tr. to Nancy Getreu, 2.3509 acres at 9665 South Pines Road near Warrenton. $640,000 RMH Builders LLC to Connor Redmond Post, 2.000 acres at 5377 Courtney’s Corner Road, Sumerduck. $675,000

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Timothy Ray Brooke to Blue Ridge Family Property & Investments LLC, 25,693 sq. ft. on Waterloo Street, Warrenton. $215,000

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Natalie T. Brown to Henry Allen Baldree, 45,802 sq. ft. at 8582 (8586) Springs Drive near Warrenton. $1,010,000 Colline LLC to Jeffrey David Potter, 240.1420 acres at 11069 Colline Drive near Marshall. $1,900,000 Edward V. Jones Tr. to Brandy Dinklocker, 3 acres at 8415 Lees Ridge Road near Warrenton. $712,000

Adam Benner to Stephen Romaniello, 0.2340 acre at 98 Fairfax Street, Warrenton. $550,000

Clearview Farm Estates LLC to Maronda Homes of Virginia LLC, Lots 1-A (1.3135 acres) and 11-A (1.5058 acres), Clearview Estates, Marshall. $400,000

Pedro Reyes-Martinez to Matthew Bywaters, 513 Estate

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Clearview Farm Estates LLC to Maronda Homes of Virginia LLC, 1.3131 acres on Wilson Road, Clearview Estates, Marshall. $200,000 Barbara Wine Hudson Tr. to Eberto Arellano Alvarez, 8600 Ashby Court, Marshall. $300,000 Old Salem Community Development LLC to Suzanne Michelle Rothrock, 0.0769 acre at 3579 Stephenson’s Hill Lane, Marshall. $554,980 Old Salem Community Development LLC to Joseph Andrew Lundy, 0.0769 acre at 3567 Stephenson’s Hill Lane, Marshall. $552,725 Michael R. Ragan Jr. to Ovidio E. Pocasangre Arevalo, 1.58 acres at 9150 James Madison Hwy., about 3 miles south of Warrenton. $545,000 Brian S. Montgomery Tr. to Timothy R. Williams, 20.9900 acres on Leeds Manor Road, Hume. $395,000 Old Salem Community Development LLC to Suzanne Cliver, 7057 Osborn Court, Marshall. $631,090

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Gladys Loraine Lewis Gladys Loraine Lewis, 96, of Warrenton, Virginia, died at home, March 4th, 2024 She was born in Weirton, West Virginia on August 23rd, 1928, to Grace Emily Weir Huntsman and Clyde Cornelious Huntsman. Gladys lived her early years in Wheeling, Saint Clairsville, and Shepherdstown, Ohio. Gladys met the love of their life, John Henry Lewis "Jack" when she became his pen-pal when he was serving in the United States Army in the Pacific. The two were married on May 31st, 1947. They had five children: Pamela Jean Lewis, Jacqueline Beth Lewis Pitkin (Michael), Mark Alan Lewis (Jacqueline) Jon Mark Lewis, Keith Edward Lewis (Charla). Grandchildren: Jeremy Lee Shifflett, Pamela Bernette Reingruber, Kristy Jean Ennis, Christopher Lewis, Staff Sergeant Jonathan Edward Lewis, Stephanie Grance Lewis Burton (Joshua), Allison Lewis (Michael), Michael Patrick Lewis (Nichole). Great-grandchildren: Brittany Nicole Shifflett (Richard), Kaitlyn Danielle Shifflett, Triston Alexander VanBuren, Chloe Elizabeth Reingruber. Great great-grandchildren: Jonathan Scheel and Dylan Burton. Gladys was a full-time mother to her five children. She also loved working in the family business, Lewis Landscaping and Florist Shop and landscaping business in Harrisville, Ohio. After moving the family to Virginia, Gladys worked as a Medical Secretary at the Commonwealth Doctors' Hospital in Fairfax, Virginia. Gladys was proceeded in death by her husband, John Lewis, father Clyde Huntsman and mother Grace Huntsman, sisters Bernice Jesalosky and Marie Dean, brother Kenneth Huntsman, daughter Pamela Lewis, sons Mark Lewis and Jon Lewis, grandson Staff Sergeant Jonathan Lewis. The family will receive visitors at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA from 6 to 8 pm on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 14th, 2024 at 10 am in the Moser funeral home chapel followed by interment at Fairfax City cemetery in Fairfax, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Patriots 4, 28 Veteran's Ln., St. George, WV 26287 (www.patriots4.org) and/or Gary Sinise Foundation, P.O. Box 40726, Nashville, TN 37204. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com Religious Directory

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J. Edward Lloyd, 85, passed away suddenly at home from heart failure on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Ed was born in Jackson Heights, L.I., NY and spent his childhood in Port Washington, NY. After graduating from Hobart College in Geneva, NY he moved to Warrenton, VA. He taught 5th grade at Highland School for 3 years, then moved to New Britain, CT to study for his Master's degree. He returned to Warrenton in 1965 and began teaching History at Fauquier High School. While at FHS he coached cross country and track. Upon his retirement from teaching in 1992 he worked for 4 years as a dispatcher for the Fauquier County School Bus Department. In June 1996, he retired to enjoy a long and wonderful life with family and friends. Ed found time to fish, snowmobile, travel, and make sure everyone around him felt welcomed. In 1961, he married the love of his life, Dell, and together they raised two children, Greg & Chris. He is survived by his wife Dell, their son Greg and his wife Terri of Rochester NY, and daughter Chris and her husband David Dorsey of Warrenton. He was proudest of his four grandchildren, Michael (Megan) Dorsey of Warrenton; Brian Lloyd currently of Albuquerque, NM; Steven (Nora) Dorsey of Douglassville, PA; and Alaina Lloyd, a travel nurse currently of Winston-Salem, NC. Ed's biggest joy was spending time at Clear Lake on the Rideau Canal in Elgin, Ontario, Canada. It is here that he and Dell have hosted hundreds of guests to their lakeside rental property for nearly 60 years. Many families, some four and five generations deep, have returned each summer to enjoy the beautiful location, but more importantly to continue the special relationships they have formed with the Lloyd's. Ed will be most remembered for his hospitality and kindness to each and every person. Ed made time to build friendships and treasured each one. He was especially fulfilled by the bonds he had as a founding member of the Annual Snowmobile Softies, a brotherhood formed 50 years ago. He will be deeply missed by so many in all facets of his wonderful life. A Celebration of Ed's Life will be held on his birthday, Saturday March 23, 2024, at Moser's Funeral Home, Warrenton, VA. Visitation at Moser's from 11:30 - 12:30. Celebration with Open Mic from 12:45 - 2:15. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Ed's memory to the New Baltimore Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company, 6550 Riley Road, Warrenton, VA 20187 Obituaries

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9/12/1962-2/18/2024 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Janet L. Tobin, a beloved resident of Haymarket, VA. Surrounded by her family, Janet departed this life far too soon. She held dear her moments spent at her cherished Siesta Key, Florida home, embracing every opportunity and relishing in the joys of life. In her final days, she sought solace in the paradise of the beach. Throughout her courageous battle with pancreatic cancer over the past seven months, Janet demonstrated unwavering strength and resilience. Born in Alexandria, VA, she was preceded in death by her mother, Mary K. Szymanski, and is survived by her father, Richard W. Szymanski of Warrenton,

VA. Janet leaves behind her devoted husband of 40 years, Gary Tobin, as well as her children, Kate L. Tobin-Braddon (Justin) and Kyle K. Tobin. She is also survived by her extended family, including her older sister Brenda K. Higgins, her identical twin sister Joyce M. Hall (Dale), and her youngest brother, John W. Szymanski. Janet was preceded in death by her oldest brother, Bobby R. Hale. Additionally, she is remembered fondly by her nephews and nieces: Robert Higgins, Kristine Higgins, Melissa Bryant, BJ Higgins, Stephanie Hall-Ellis, Shane Hall, and Nicholas Szymanski. In lieu of flowers, and in honor of Janet's memory, the family kindly requests donations to a local food bank, extending Janet's spirit of generosity to those in need. Details regarding services to commemorate Janet's life will be announced at a later date. May her memory be a blessing to all who knew her.

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In loving memory of John Ravn, who passed away February 26, 2024 after a short illness. John was born on May 21, 1939 in Copenhagen, Denmark. In March 1952, he embarked on a journey to the United States with his parents, brother and sister. John became a proud US citizen in June 1958. Serving in the Air Force from 1961 to 1965 and later in the Air Force Reserve from 1965 to 1967, John demonstrated unwavering dedication to his country. In October 1960, John met the love of his life, Suzanne (Sue) in church choir. Their union began on August 19, 1961 and lasted almost 57 years until Sue's passing on August 8, 2018. They raised two daughters, Allison and Jennifer, and extended their love to raising their granddaughter, Danielle. John's professional journey included a fulfilling engineering career at IBM, where he was a valued employee for many years. His dedication continued at Fauquier Hospital, where he worked tirelessly in the IT Department until his well-deserved retirement in 2016. Known for his kind and gentle soul, John had a remarkable ability to connect with people. His innate kindness extended to his church, where he was a loyal member, always eager to give back. Building budgets became a cherished hobby for John, showcasing his generosity in helping others. John's other hobbies included candy making. He shipped his boxes of delicious homemade candy to relatives and friends across the country for many years. John will be remembered not only for his professional achievements but for the warmth and kindness he brought to every interaction. His memory will live on in the hearts of those he touched. John is survived by his devoted daughters, Allison Ravn and Jennifer (John) Brody. His legacy of love extends to his cherished grandchildren: Danielle (Johnathan) Missner, Ricky, Bryson, and Eva. John's spirit also lives on in the hearts of his three great-grandchildren: Tabitha, Tucker, and Inga. He is also survived by Mogens (Donna) Ravn, Kirsten (Edward) Nelson and Annie McKinney, who share in the memories of a life well-lived. May the bonds of family and the cherished moments they shared bring comfort during this difficult time. A memorial service will be held at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Warrenton Virginia on April 12 at 11:00. Following the service, all are welcome to attend a light lunch hosted by the church and a graveside service at Culpeper National Cemetery at 2:00. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's honor to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 6194 Dumfries Road Warrenton Virginia 20187.

12-18-1942 3-4-2024 Virgie Jean Leach passed away in her home on March 4th, 2024 at the age of 81. Jean was born and raised in Rectortown and spent most of her life working as a licensed practical nurse. She started at Fauquier Hospital and then moved on to Oak Springs nursing home, where she worked for over 30 years. Jean will be remembered for her kind and caring nature with her patients. Jean is survived by her son Richard Leach of Rectortown, stepmother Linda Yowell of Warrenton, and stepbrothers Tony Yowell (Theresa) of Youngsville, LA and Steven Yowell (Liz) of Rectortown. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Leach of 50 years, father Virgil Yowell of Rectortown, mother Gladys Yowell of Rectortown, and two sisters Barbara Ann Allison of Greensboro, NC and Ethel Slack (Nelson) of The Plains. Services will be private and held at a later date.

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Rachel Ann Dingus Rachel Ann (Russell) Dingus was born on December 1, 1938, and passed away on March 1, 2024. She grew up in Kingsport, Tennessee where she enjoyed reading, basketball, and spending time with her siblings. Her spunk and quick wit were influenced by her Aunt Jessie who was a pivotal figure in her life. She graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1957 and married her best friend, Dairus Dingus in August of 1958. Their marriage was a stabilizing force for many, and an example of a lifelong loving partnership. They settled in Fauquier County and had three sons, Steven, Roger, and Jeffrey. Rachel selflessly dedicated herself to the well-being of her family and was instrumental in the success of the family business, Dingus Enterprises in Midland, Virginia. Rachel was a model to many. She taught us how to love and be loved through the sharing of her home with her extended family and friends. Rachel's house was always open and welcoming. For half of her life, she was affectionally known as Mommaw to five grandchildren. As a Mommaw, she was a source of endless love and patience, nurturing each of her grandchildren with boundless affection and care. She is proceeded in death by her parents and sister, Shirley Skeen; husband, Dairus Dingus; son, Roger Dingus; and grandson, Matthew Dingus. She is survived by her siblings Ronald Russell and Brenda Lord; sons, Steve Dingus (Janna), Jeffrey Dingus (Laura), Daughter-in-law Vickie Dingus, grandchildren Stephanie Straub (Evan), Kyle Dingus, Zachary Dingus, Nicholas Dingus; great-grandson Emory Straub, and many extended family and friends. Services will be private. Online condolences may be expressed to Rachel's family at www.moserfuneralhome.com

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Donna Lou Martin Donna Lou Martin, 94, of Newton Falls, OH, passed away peacefully in Warren, OH on February 15, 2024.Born July 28, 1929 in Canton, OH. Donna Lou was the eldest daughter of the late Elmer E. Davis and Ida M. (Yost) Davis. She was also preceded in death by her first husband Edwin E Fenstermaker, husband Donald Lee Martin, daughter Karen Louise Fenstermaker, grandson David Alan Martin, brother Don Lee Davis, sister Sandra (Davis) Booher, and brotherin-law Richard Donaldson. She is survived by her 3 sons, Edwin L (Candace) Martin, John A (Susan) Martin, Gary E (Amy) Martin, "adopted daughter" Pam Capman, 9 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 3 sisters, Sara Donaldson, Carol (Jim) Brewster, Linda (Barry) Vance, sister-in-law, Francis Davis, brother-in-law, Robert Booher, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Please join the family for a Celebration of Life at Braceville United Methodist Church on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00 pm, a meal will be served in the fellowship hall immediately following the Celebration. Per Donna Lou's wish, any donations may be made to: Braceville United Methodist Church, 589 Park Road, Newton Falls, OH 44444. Death Notice

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Doris Bolden Fletcher, 81, of Warrenton, VA, passed March 7, 2024. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 11:00 am at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, 4679 Free State Road, Marshall, VA, 20115. Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com

Hope Lomax Ball

Hope Lomax Ball, 81, of Catlett, VA, passed March 6, 2024. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 18, 2024, 11:00 am, at Joynes Funeral Home, Inc., 29 N. Third St., Warrenton, VA, 20186. Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com

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Nellie Mae Sharp

Nellie Mae Sharp, 95, of Warrenton, VA, passed March 8, 2024. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024, 11:00 am, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 6346 Airlie Road, Warrenton, VA, 20187. Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com

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David Coleman Wingate David Coleman Wingate, 56, of Bealeton, VA, passed away on March 5, 2024. David served in the Army Honor Guard for three years. He was a generous and loving person with a quick wit and a big heart. An avid dog lover, he rescued senior dogs. #GrayFaceMafia He will be missed by all, especially his parents, Marvin "Bo" and Lana Wingate; sister, Merritt Wingate (Robert Turner); niece, Kylie Wingate; and

nephew, Maxwell Turner. A memorial service will take place at 2:00 PM on Sunday, March 17 at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 4897 Longhill Rd., Williamsburg. To honor David's memory and love of dogs, any attendees who would like, are asked to bring donations of dog food to the service. Memorial contributions may also be made directly to the Fauquier SPCA, 9350 Rogues Rd., Midland, VA 22728. Fond memories and expressions www.nelsenwilliamsburg.com.

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Janet J. Ford 08/28/1936-03/08/2024 Janet Josephine Ford of Manassas, Virginia passed away peacefully on March 8th, 2024 at the age of 87. Janet was born in 1936 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. As a child, she lived with her family on the Kokosing Farm, a dairy farm just north of Mt. Vernon. She was very active in her community, specifically in her 4-H work. Janet attended Mt. Vernon Schools and graduated from Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree, majoring in Clothing and Textiles. In high school, she was very involved in the music program, in both the band and orchestra. In college, she was a member of the Strollers Dramatic Society, Delta Zeta Sorority, Gamma Alpha Chi, and played violin in the Ohio State University Symphony Orchestra. Later, near mid-life, she became a professional watercolor artist. She sold her artwork all throughout the United States. Her colorful paintings brought joy to many. Most importantly, she was a devout mother, grandmother, aunt, neighbor, and friend to all that knew her. Janet's family meant the most to her, and she found joy in opening up her home for many to enjoy her beautifully set holiday dinner tables, delicious home-cooked meals, and perfectly tended gardens. Her creativity will be missed, but never far out of sight. Janet is survived by her three children, Todd R. Wagenhorst of Chesterfield, Virginia and spouse Martha, Dr. Bret Wagenhorst of Tifton, Georgia, and Amy L. Kidder of Midland, Virginia and spouse Daniel. Other surviving relatives include her six grandchildren, Erin Conner and spouse Larry, Lauren Headley and spouse M.D., Michael Wagenhorst and spouse Erika, Emmylou Kidder, Kinsey Kidder, and Patrick Kidder. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren, Brice Headley, Reese Headley, Tate Headley, and Todd James Conner. Additional survivors include her sister, Susan Ann Rhinehart, sister-in-law, Nancy Bouton, several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Juanita Bouton, father, Monroe C. Bouton, brothers, James M. Bouton and Harry E. Bouton, and grandparents, Georgia McKee, Orville McKee, Floy and Leno James. A small private gathering of family, close friends, and neighbors will be held this spring, with a burial to follow this summer in her beloved Mt. Vernon, Ohio.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 21, 2024

The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a work session beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2024, 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 21, 2024, in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia: 1. SPECIAL PERMIT SPPT-24-021379, CHRISTOPHER AND AMY DERRICKSON (OWNERS)/ASHLEIGH DERRICKSON (APPLICANT) - SKYFALL KENNELS, LLC – An application for a Category 13 Special Permit to allow a Minor Kennel VɈLYPUN boarding, training, and breeding. The properties are located at 12115 John Marshall Highway, Markham, Marshall District. (PIN 6021-33-1372-000 and 6021-22-8932-000) (Kara Marshall, :[HɈ) 2. SPECIAL EXCEPTION SPEX-24-021391, 9239JMH ACUMENCORE LLC (OWNER)/MASOOD ALI (APPLICANT) - JMH PROPERTY – An application for a Category 9 Special Exception to allow Class C Events. The property is located at 9239 James Madison Hwy, Warrenton, Cedar Run District. (PIN 698240-3841-000) (Cristin Wise, :[HɈ) 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 OLHYPUN Z[HɈ YLWVY[Z MVY HSS P[LTZ ^PSS IL H]HPSHISL VUSPUL H[! https:// www.fauquiercounty.gov/government/agendas. To arrange a time to YL]PL^ ÄSLZ PU WLYZVU WSLHZL JVU[HJ[ [OL +LWHY[TLU[ VM *VTT\UP[` +L]LSVWTLU[»Z 7SHUUPUN 6ɉJL H[ IL[^LLU [OL OV\YZ VM ! H T HUK ! W T

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TOWN OF WARRENTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS

The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2024, in the Warrenton Town Hall at 21 Main Street in Warrenton, Virginia, and will hold a regular meeting and public hearings at 6:30 p.m. in the same location on the following: 1. AMEND FAUQUIER COUNTY CODE SECTION 8-29.2 - An amendment to Fauquier County Code Section 8-29.2 to create “computer equipment and peripherals used in a data center” and “automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, & other motor vehicles” as UL^ ZLWHYH[L JSHZZPÄJH[PVUZ VM [HUNPISL WLYZVUHS WYVWLY[` MVY [H_H[PVU W\YWVZLZ ;YHJ` ( .HSSLOY :[HɈ 2. SPECIAL EXCEPTION SPEX-23-021301, LOIS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT & RESCUE SQUAD INC. (OWNER/APPLICANT) – LOIS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT – An application for a *H[LNVY` :WLJPHS ,_JLW[PVU [V L_WHUK [OL L_PZ[PUN 7\ISPJ :HML[` Facility. The property is located at 12067 Marsh Road, Bealeton, CeKHY 9\U +PZ[YPJ[ 705 *YPZ[PU >PZL :[HɈ 3. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT TEXT-24-021435 – PLANNED COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT (PCID) ¶ ( AVUPUN 6YKPUHUJL ;L_[ (TLUKTLU[ [V (Y[PJSL 7HY[ 7SHUULK *VTTLYJPHS 0UK\Z[YPHS +L]LSVWTLU[ +PZ[YPJ[ 7*0+ [V HTLUK \ZLZ HUK HWWYV]HS WYVJLZZLZ PU [OL 7*0+ 6]LYSH` +PZ[YPJ[ /VSS` 4LHKL :[HɈ *VWPLZ VM [OL HIV]L ÄSLZ HYL H]HPSHISL MVY YL]PL^ I` JVU[HJ[PUN [OL )VHYK VM :\WLY]PZVYZ» VɉJL 4VUKH` [OYV\NO -YPKH` ! H T [V ! W T I` JHSSPUN 0U[LYLZ[LK WHY[PLZ ^PZOPUN [V IL OLHYK VU HU` VM [OL HIV]L HYL LUJV\Yaged to send written correspondence prior to March 14, 2024, addressed to the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, VA 20186, or by e-mail to BOS@fauquiercounty.gov. Citizens wishing to appear in person should arrive before the start time of the meeting. Comments are limited to three minutes. The meeting is also livestreamed at http://fauquier-va.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1. Fauquier County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request. Citizens requiring reasonable accommodation for disabilities should con[HJ[ 4Z 9LUtL *\SILY[ZVU +LW\[` 4\UPJPWHS *SLYR H[ Legal Notices

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A Joint Public Hearing will be held by the Town Council and Planning Commission of the Town of The Plains on March 18, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. at 6451 Main Street, The Plains, Va 20198 on the Request of Shawn Malone, Bistro@The Porch, 6483 Main Street, The Plains, Va for a Special Use Permit to operate a restaurant seating 65, Parcel ID #6989-97-5792. Copies of the materials are available at the John Marshall Library, Marshall Community Center, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall, Va 20115 during regular business hours or by calling the Town Clerk at (540) 364-4945 or email: theplainstreasurer@gmail.com. The Town does not discriminate on basis of handicapped status in an issue of access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request. Wearing a face mask is optional. Nancy E. Brady, Clerk

Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the Town of Warrenton will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 21 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia, on the following item(s): Special Use Permit (SUP) 2023-04 W.C. Taylor Middle School – the Applicant/Owner, Fauquier County School Board, is requesting a SUP per Article 3-4.9.3 of the Zoning Ordinance for an expansion in excess of 10,000 square feet to an existing middle school. The subject parcel is located in the Public-Semi Public (PSP) District of the Town of Warrenton Zoning Ordinance and is designated in the Greenway and Makers Character District as Public/Semi Public Non-Intensive on the Future Land Use Map. The subject parcel (GPIN 6984-48-7973-000) is located at 350 E. Shirley Avenue on approximately 39.1805 acres. The Applicant is seeking a waiver from Article 2-19 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow multiple retaining walls in excess of six feet. People having an interest in the above are invited to attend the hearing and state their opinion regarding the issue. The public may also choose to submit written comments through the Town’s website or by emailing citizencomment@warrentonva.gov during the public comment period which will end at noon the day of the public hearing. The Planning Commission may make a recommendation to the Town Council, which will hold a public hearing at a later date. Information is available for viewing on the Town website www.warrentonva.gov. If there are any questions, please call 540-347-1101 or visit Town Hall located at 21 Main Street, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Town of Warrenton desires to make its programs, services, facilities, and activities accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need accommodations or auxiliary services, please contact the Town as far in advance as possible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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BUSINESS SERVICE DIRECTORY Home Improvement

Roofing

Tile

T&J Ceramic Tile, Inc. Licensed & Insured • Family Owned & Operated Free Estimates Installation & Repair•Residential & Commercial New Homes or Remodel Work

Contact: Tim Mullins Phone: (540) 439-0407 • Fax: (540) 439-8991 tandjceramictile@comcast.net • www.tandjceramictile.com Masonry

Tree Services/Firewood

Gutters

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

- ALL PHASES OF LANDSCAPING 25% OFF

- All phases of Masonry - Gravel & Grading Driveways - Fencing Honest and Dependable

Roofing

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Brian Watts - Warrenton Phone: (540) 729-1649 Email: RescueRoof@aol.com 4`9LZJ\L9VVÄUN JVT

www.DaveTheMover.com 540.229.9999/Mobile 540.439.4000 2ưFH Painting/Drywall

A TO Z PAINTING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR • DRYWALL REPAIRS/ CAULKING/POWERWASHING/DECK STAINING FAUX FINISHING • BARNS, SILOS AND MINOR REPAIRS • HOA WORK ALSO

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Out-of-Town

SPECIALS

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Painting/Drywall

DAVE THE MOVER LLC

Local

NORTH'S TREE SERVICE & LANDSCAPING

• Roofing • Siding • Gutters

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Tree Services/Firewood

Brian’s Tree Service

• Tree removal • Tree Trimming

• Deadwooding • Stump removal

• Lot clearing

A 5-Star Rated Company

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FAUQUIER HIGH SCHOOL Boosters $10K Raffle & Dinner One ticket admits 2 adults for dinner, open bar, and a chance to win $10,000 plus additional prizes! Saturday, March 16th at 6:00 p.m. • Fauquier County Fairgrounds Scan the QR Code or visit https://bit.ly/3VaHTe3 to register today!

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UNIVERSAL CROSSWORD

03/13

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

CLUES

SOLUTIONS

1 gliding on a frozen pond (7) ___________ 2 walking on banks (11) ___________ 3 ice rink game with a ball (5) ___________ 4 sport with stones and brooms (7) ___________ 5 Montreal Canadiens’ sport (6) ___________ 6 downhill diversion (8) ___________ 7 Bode Miller’s sport (6) ___________

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SUDOKU CROSSWORD SOLUTION

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Flooring Specialists & More...

EARLY’S

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

Flooring Specialists & more...

1966

57th

2023

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

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24 Hrs • 7 Days!

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

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

HOME & OFFICE CLEAN Carpet • Vinyl • Ceramic Hardwood 540-937-5500 Upholstery • Air Ducts

50th

Car

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50th Anniversa

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

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

ONLY 1 LOCATION - HWY 211 W, AMISSVILLE VA

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Oct. Only!

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