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Supervisors, school board members continue to negotiate funding for teacher pay raises By Daniel Berti and Coy Ferrell Fauquier Times Staff Writers
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School Board Chair Donna Grove (Cedar Run District) addresses a joint work session with county supervisors March 15 as Deputy Superintendent of Schools Major Warner looks on.
Two county supervisors have signaled their willingness to work with the school board to reallocate funds for limited pay raises in the school division as budget negotiations enter the final stretch. Supervisor Chris Granger (Center District) floated a proposal late last week that includes several moving parts. It would culminate with asking county voters to approve a bond referendum to fund, at least in part, $77 million for major maintenance projects in public school buildings. In turn, the school division could use up to $2.7 million from its facility maintenance budget to supplement a partially state-funded 5% raise for teachers, assuming some maintenance projects are delayed. That scenario would fall far short of the average 13% raises for teachers
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Supervisors will next meet March 29 at 2 p.m. to discuss follow-up budget items with county staffers. On March 31 at 4 p.m. they will hold their final work session to make formal changes to the proposed budget. They are scheduled to vote on a final draft of the budget April 4 at 4 p.m. The school board next convenes for a work session March 28 at 6 p.m. sought by Superintendent of Schools David Jeck in his budget request. The $7.4 million local match to fund that request would entail increasing expenditures by the equivalent of an additional 5 cents on the real estate tax rate, something no supervisor has entertained publicly despite pleas from school board members and others in the school community. See FUNDING, page 4
Contractor faces criminal charges, civil lawsuits for allegedly cheating customers Haymarket builder may have defrauded as many as 28 local homeowners By Liam Bowman
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A Haymarket contractor who allegedly defrauded his customers of hundreds of thousands of dollars last year now faces criminal charges in five counties for felony embezzlement and construction fraud. Ryan Vanover, 40, pres-
ident of Vanguard Outdoor Living, has been charged with a combined 23 counts of construction fraud and embezzlement in Fauquier, Prince William, Fairfax, Loudoun and Stafford counties. Vanover could face between one and 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $2,500 for each count. See FRAUD, page 13
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Historic Scott Cemetery in Thoroughfare in limbo By Cher Muzyk
Fauquier Times Contributing Writer
The status of the “Scott Cemetery,” a historic burial ground initially thought to contain an estimated 75 to 100 graves in the Thoroughfare area of western Prince William County, is in limbo after two archaeological investigations found no proof of human burials. Prince William County officials shared that information Monday, March 14, during a community meeting at the Gainesville-Haymarket Library. The meeting was part of a series of actions taken by the county to advance preservation efforts in Thoroughfare, a historic community in Broad Run that was first settled by freed slaves and Native Americans in the 19th century and remained a thriving, mostly African American community into the 20th century. Thoroughfare has been in the news since the spring of 2021, when activists drew attention to what they considered threats to a handful of historic cemeteries on land purchased in recent years by Bill and Michelle DeWitt, owners of
the Farm Brewery at Broad Run, and by a local housing developer. At that time, it was also discovered that the DeWitts unknowingly cleared land identified on county records as containing the Scott Cemetery. The DeWitts were cited for clearing the land without a permit, but the couple said they were never told the property contained a cemetery. To the disbelief of about 30 community members at the March 14 meeting, Prince William County archaeologist Justin Patton explained that consultants hired by the DeWitts who performed the most recent archaeological study of the area found no evidence of human burials at the site. Patton acknowledged that the Scott Cemetery had been identified by local historian Ron Turner during the Prince William County Historical Commission’s cemetery survey effort in 2001. Turner said local residents had long known about the cemetery, and that based on its size, about 35 feet by 75 feet, it was estimated to contain between 75 and 100 gravesites that were either unmarked or marked by field stones.
Patton said the county and the DeWitts agreed in June 2021, to have a remote sensing study of the cemetery area completed by September 2021. As part of the investigation, ground-penetrating radar and electrical conductivity tests were performed at the site. Patton reported that the electrical conductivity test was inconclusive because too much metal from past activity on the land was located underground. The ground-penetrating radar test, however, identified 11 “anomalies” that could represent grave shafts. In November 2021, the Dewitts informed the county they had hired Commonwealth Heritage Group to further investigate the 11 anomalies. Patton said the DeWitts’ decision to engage the consultants’ services at that time represented a break with the scope of work and timeline they previously set with the county. In an interview late last fall, Bill DeWitt said he wanted to move forward with the archaeological investigation to find out as soon as possible whether the land contained human graves. See CEMETERY, page 3
Adult roller hockey league hits the rink By Coy Ferrell
Fauquier Times Staff Writer
The Fauquier Adult Roller Hockey League kicked off its spring season under the lights March 15. Warrenton Police Chief — and former hockey player — Mike Kochis dropped the ceremonial first puck at Warrenton Aquatic and Recreation Facility outdoor rink on Waterloo Road. The league’s four teams will each play 12 games before the local playoffs. “The guys come out and have fun — some of them hang out after playing,” said league commissioner
Brian Scannon. It’s fast-paced and competitive play, with the hard hits to the wall and high-speed shots on goal one would expect on any rink, whether ice or, in this case, hightech plastic. But as Scannon put it, “everyone knows they have to go to work tomorrow,” so no one takes it too seriously after the final buzzer. Many of the players grew up playing in the Fauquier County Roller Hockey League, also based at the WARF. Last year, the adult division broke off into its own organization for administrative See HOCKEY, page 7
Brian Lesh (white jersey) and Matt Doyle (black jersey) fight for the puck during a March 15 Fauquier Adult Roller Hockey League game at the WARF.
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Carter Seay (No. 21), referee Brian Scannon, Warrenton Police Chief Michael Kochis, Louis Wesley (No. 28) and referee Carlton Shutt pose for a ceremonial puck drop to kick off the Fauquier Adult Roller Hockey League’s 2022 fall season March 15 at the Warrenton Aquatic and Recreation Center.
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Historic Scott Cemetery in Thoroughfare in limbo CEMETERY, from page 2 “The county asked us to wait, and I told the county, ‘No,’” he explained at the time. “I’m a landowner, and I have rights.” Patton said the county received a final report from CHG last month that reported it had investigated the 11 anomalies using a process called “ground truthing” and found no evidence of human burials in the areas tested. Patton said he took issue with many of the findings in the report. Patton said that while the 11 anomalies may not have shown signs of human burials, it is not known if the remainder of the area identified as the Scott Cemetery is void of human burials. Patton also pointed out that soil on the cemetery grounds had been “completely disturbed” by the DeWitts’ actions to clear the land last year, which could have affected the efficacy of the testing and the accuracy of the results of CHG’s ground truthing report. In a Feb. 8 letter to the DeWitts, Patton wrote: “The results of the remote sensing and excavation of the 11 anomalies were impacted by the trash on the project area, the removal of that trash, the use of heavy equipment (dumpsters and trucks associated with the delivery and removals of dumpsters) and the use of the Forester to clear this parcel of vegetation and possibly the depth of the excavations.” In the same letter, Patton asked the DeWitts to refrain from further disturbing or clearing the property. At the March 14 meeting, Patton said that while he had invited CHG to attend the meeting to discuss their findings, CHG told him that they were not authorized by the DeWitts to do so. On March 15, Bill DeWitt told the Prince William Times that he and his wife chose not to attend
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In April of 2021, Frank Washington spoke about threats to a cemetery that holds his ancestors’ remains in the historic Black and Native American community of Thoroughfare, located west of Haymarket. Whether or not that cemetery and several other small cemeteries in the area will be preserved is still being debated. the meeting because two studies on their land by professional archaeologists failed to turn up any evidence of a cemetery. “We have been very sensitive to the situation, but there are no bodies there, and we are done looking,” he said. DeWitt said he and his wife have no plans to excavate, build or dig in the area previously identified as the Scott Cemetery but hope to create a “Cox Farmstyle” corn maze there and to plant sunflowers. Patton told community members present at the
meeting that he recommended the DeWitts “voluntarily conduct additional investigation,” including researching death records written in family bibles to determine who might have been buried in the Scott Cemetery. Rhonda Reese, of Gainesville, expressed the community members’ frustration with both the landowners and the county. “The landowners have the county wrapped around their fingers, and they can do whatever they want. ... Where’s the oversight? You’ve got to have some teeth,” she said. Prince William County Director of Public Works Tom Smith said the key is to get the boundaries of the Scott Cemetery delineated, but the previous ground disturbances would make that difficult. Smith further said Patton had provided the DeWitts with recommendations about what they should be doing to that end. But as far as the county’s ability to require the DeWitts to take specific actions, Smith said, “We’re still talking with our attorneys.” Frank Washington, a Thoroughfare native and a leader of the Coalition to Save Historic Thoroughfare, the group that sounded the alarm about the historic cemeteries’ fate last year, said he couldn’t be more frustrated with where things stand now. He said his ancestors’ graves have been “totally destroyed” and “desecrated.” Washington said he can’t understand why, just a year ago, the discussions centered on restoring the Scott Cemetery after the land was cleared but now have somehow shifted into a debate about whether the Scott Cemetery ever existed. “We knew to begin with that the cemetery did exist. … It should have been a situation of [the DeWitts] being held accountable for the fact that we know there were graves there,” Washington said. “And then the county should have done everything in its power to restore [the cemetery] to the best of its ability. And that still is not happening almost a year and a half later. It still does not happen.” Reach Cher Muzyk at cmuzyk@gmail.com
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Supervisors, school board members continue to negotiate funding for teacher pay raises FUNDING, from page 1
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Granger’s proposal to free up money for school division salary increases is made possible by the $6.4 million purchase of the Virginia National Bank complex in Old Town Warrenton. Supervisors voted to approve a purchase agreement earlier this month. The combined 35,000 square feet of building space will give county administrators room to move major county offices, including the treasurer and revenue commissioner, out of the 1973 circuit court building on Culpeper Street/Ashby Street, making room for some or all functions of the general district and juvenile and domestic relations courts. Those two courts are currently housed in buildings that are a century old or older. Board of Supervisors Chairman Chris Granger (Center District) addresses a March 15 joint work session with the school board. FAUQUIER TIMES STAFF PHOTO/COY FERRELL
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At a March 15 joint work session with supervisors, School Board Chair Donna Grove (Cedar Run District) floated the only remaining concrete proposal so far: cutting middle school sports programs; ending the schools’ Virtual Academy; eliminating several bus routes; and — potentially — increasing class sizes. “We’re at a breaking point, and nothing is off the table. Class sizes might increase. Programs might disappear,” Grove said. “But we are committed to giving [teachers] a raise.” The draft state budget, which has yet to be finalized by the General Assembly, includes partial funding for raises of up to 5% for some teaching positions. But utilizing the state funding would require a local match which, in Fauquier County’s case, totals $2.7 million, equivalent to nearly 2 cents on the real estate tax rate. County Administrator Paul McCulla’s proposed county budget includes a real estate tax rate of 93.3 cents per $100 in assessed value. While it would be the lowest rate in 13 years, most homeowners would still pay more than they did last year because real estate values have risen significantly since 2017, the last time values were reassessed before the current cycle. The local tax contribution in the proposed budget is $96 million, enough to fund 5% raises for school employees approved by supervisors last summer. Before that mid-year adjustment, local funding for the school division had not increased since 2019. County employees also received a 5% raise at the same time.
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As a result of the bank building purchase, supervisors may be poised to remove a $55 million courthouse building project from the county’s five-year capital spending plan, according to Granger and Butler. The project would have been funded primarily by debt and would have required a bond referendum. “It gives us space to take employees out of the existing court buildings … and go from there,” said Granger. Pushing the courthouse project to “future years” would shrink the fiveyear capital spending plan from $134 million to $79 million. Supervisor Chris Butler (Lee District) confirmed Monday that he supported removing the courthouse from the capital spending plan. “If it were to go on the ballot for referendum, I think it would fail,” he said. Purchasing the bank buildings, he said, “is cheaper, keeps the government in the county seat and saves the taxpayers millions.” Taking the courthouse out of the capital spending plan would have no effect on the FY 2023 budget and 2022 tax rates. But instead of asking voters to approve $55 million for new or renovated court facilities, Granger has proposed putting to voters the $77 million needed to address maintenance projects at school facilities. A bond referendum could be held as soon as this November. Relying on debt funding to pay for the maintenance projects could mean pushing off those projects for at least a year — but delaying those expenditures could also mean that money in the school division’s operating budget currently dedicated to maintenance would be freed up for salary increases this year. Butler said Monday that he agrees
with Granger’s proposal, at least in principle. But, he cautioned, “I need to see what else can get cut. We still need to make cuts from what’s proposed.” He clarified that he meant cuts to both the proposed budget for both the school division and other county functions, but he declined to be more specific. “I support raises starting in the classroom and to those below $15 an hour. We can’t give everyone across the employee roster the same increases. I want to know what it takes to get teachers to the market salary first,” Butler said. “I think we all have to be mindful of reaching in taxpayers’ pockets, especially now,” he emphasized at another point. Granger said he is also willing to look at cuts to the county budget to help the schools fund raises for teachers. Any proposal would require buy-in from the school board, which ultimately is responsible for allocating whatever funding the school division receives. School board member Vinnie Gallo (Scott District) told the Fauquier Times on Monday that he was not aware of the discussions among supervisors to fund teacher pay raises by reallocating money now budgeted for school repairs. While declining to comment on any specific plan, he said that “there’s motion on both sides to reach a decision that’s best for the county and best for everybody.” Other school board members and county supervisors did respond to requests for comment.
School division maintenance needs
The school division’s maintenance needs are no small matter. A report commissioned by the school board found hundreds of maintenance issues throughout the county’s 20 public schools, including “currently critical” items totaling $1.7 million and “potentially critical” items totaling $6.5 million. Another $33 million of maintenance is “recommended,” and $35 million is “not yet critical.” Warrenton-based engineering firm Downey and Scott completed the study and presented it to school board members in January. The suggested fixes do not include the major renovation and expansion projects at Cedar Lee Middle School and Taylor Middle School, now estimated to cost $22 million and $49 million, respectively.
More than half of the improvements outlined in the Downey Scott report are related to mechanical, electric and plumbing issues, including $10.6 million in repairs and improvements needed at Fauquier High School; most of the facilities there are 59 years old. The school division’s proposed FY 2023 operating budget includes $3.9 million for capital maintenance projects, but finding some or all of the $2.7 million needed to fund 5% raises may be difficult, according to Denise Sandlin, the school division’s assistant superintendent for business and planning Of the $3.9 million, just $600,000 is dedicated to HVAC and roofing repairs outlined in the Downey and Scott report as “critical” repairs, Sandlin pointed out. The rest is allocated to ongoing costs like bus and transportation costs, technology repairs and other instructional costs. She told the Fauquier Times on Tuesday that she would not recommend cutting any of those costs from the budget this year. Spending $600,000 on critical school improvements, like repairing Pierce Elementary School’s air-conditioning system, should not be delayed any longer, Sandlin said. If it’s not fixed, she said the school could face heating and cooling problems that could require it to close during the summer or winter months. “If you scrap that, what do you use to pay for it down the road?” Sandlin said. “You don’t want to cut those.”
School community warns of teacher exodus
At a joint work session March 15, school board members did their best to emphasize to county supervisors the gravity of what they said is staffing crisis in the school division, caused in part by low pay. Fauquier County lags behind the state and regional averages in teacher pay, school board members pointed out. School board member Stephanie Litter-Reber (Lee District) said that some Fauquier County teachers are even leaving for Culpeper County, where teacher pay is slightly lower but where the cost of housing is significantly less. She said teachers who left Pierce Elementary School, “couldn’t afford to live here.” See FUNDING, page 5
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Supervisors, school board members continue to negotiate funding for teacher pay raises FUNDING, from page 4 “If you’re already living in Culpeper County, and they’re paying the same thing, why not just work in the county that you live in?” Litter-Reber said. In the first two months of this year, 19 teachers have already said that they will resign at the end of the school year, and another 12 are retiring, according to school officials. The school division currently has 46 teacher vacancies; that number has been fairly consistent since school opened last September. Grove emphasized that school board members are determined to give teachers a 5% pay increase, even if that means cuts to some school programs. Gallo said that a failure to raise teacher pay significantly may result in larger class sizes. “The shortage is going to keep on increasing,” he said. “If we don’t have our salaries competitive, they won’t get filled in. It’s going to be a scary time in August and September when we start looking at classroom sizes.” Several speakers at a public hearing on the budget later that day repeated those themes. Mary Walter Elementary School Principal Alex O’Dell, for instance, explained that there are five teaching vacancies at the school being filled by long-term substitutes. In his 29 years working for Fauquier County schools, he said he has seen
the same pattern over and over: new teachers are trained in Fauquier County; they work there for two or three years and then move to a higher-paying teaching job in a nearby county. “We invest in these people. We invest in their training. We spend a lot of time working with them. We build them up, and then we lose them to some other place,” O’Dell said. Brittney Del Rocco, a teacher at Marshall Middle School who grew up in Fauquier County, said she may need to look for a higher-paying job elsewhere if salaries remain flat for another year. “Unfortunately, as the cost of living has increased, I may no longer be able to teach in the county that I love and call home,” Del Rocco told county supervisors. “I know there’s no such thing as an easy decision for you guys, especially when it comes to matters of money, but I firmly believe that funding our schools needs to be a priority.” Even the dozen-or-so speakers March 15 who asked supervisors to lower the tax rate even further generally agreed that teachers deserved higher pay. They presented few specific ideas on how to fund those raises without extra tax revenue, however. “I ask you to make hard decisions just like my family is making hard decisions,” Vint Hill resident Ralph Marshall told supervisors at the public hearing. ®
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Big changes could be on the horizon for Nokesville, located in Prince William County on Fauquier’s border. It’s a historically rural area with around 1,300 residents. Prince William County planners are proposing to replan nearly 2,700 acres and open the door for higher housing densities, additional water and sewer lines and heavy industrial uses in an area that, for decades, has been restricted to low-density residential and agricultural uses. The proposal could potentially allow hundreds more homes to be built in Nokesville than what is currently allowed. It is also sparking fears that it could revive discussions about a long-sought Vulcan rock quarry in the area. The proposals are outlined in Prince William County’s “Pathway to 2040” comprehensive plan update, a blueprint for development in the next two decades. The planning office’s proposal was posted for the first time in February, but it still has a long way to go before it’s adopted. “No other community in Prince William County would be more impacted than Nokesville, according to the draft,” Brentsville Planning Commissioner Tom Gordy said. “It turns it into suburbia.”
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Prince William County planners are proposing to open up more than 2,000 acres of land in rural Nokesville for more homes and commercial and industrial development than is currently allowed there. tion would allow for the construction of more than 250 homes, nearly five times the number allowed on those parcels today. South of Nokesville, another 1,700 acres of mostly undeveloped land between Nokesville and the Fauquier County line would be replanned for industrial uses. Nearly half the land in the area is owned by Vulcan and Lehigh Cement, both producers of construction material. Vulcan Materials has owned several of those parcels since the 1960s and has tried to obtain special use permits to create a rock quarry there at least three times in the last 50 years. The most recent attempt was in 2005, according to Washington Post reporting from that time. Vulcan is one of the nation’s largest producers of construction material – primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel. It operates a large rock quarry in Manassas and one in Warrenton. Another 330 acres of land within the proposed industrial area is owned by a solar energy company and was approved for a solar facility in 2018 by the Prince William Board of County Supervisors. It is not yet in operation. In all, the proposed comprehensive plan update represents the most substantial land-use changes for Nokesville in decades.
Why is the county considering a change?
Prince William County began updating its comprehensive plan in 2020 – the first such update since 2010. Most counties and cities have a comprehensive plan, typically updated every five years to comply with Virginia code, that acts as a guide for future development. Since its last update, Prince William County has added 80,000 new residents, a regional housing shortage has worsened and the county has run short of land planned for industrial uses, as data centers and warehouses take up more space. The county has also steadily lost farmland over the last decade as farmers have sold off their land and moved elsewhere. Those issues prompted the board of county supervisors in 2020 and 2021 to direct county planners to update their land-use policies with an emphasis on housing, mixed-use development and industrial uses, among other priorities. That led to a comprehensive plan update draft that could significantly change several communities in Prince William County by allowing those uses where they are currently restricted. Nokesville is one of the few areas in the county where a mix of both higher housing densities and new industrial land are proposed.
For Gordy, the proposed changes to Nokesville in the comprehensive plan update are a non-starter. He told Fauquier Times he opposes any plan to allow heavy industrial uses, like a rock quarry or cement manufacturing plant, in Nokesville because of its proximity to existing shops and homes and because it could vastly increase dump truck traffic on rural roads. “The two plans are fighting each other, the idea of a village with industrial sprawl right next to it,” Gordy said. “That heavy industrial comes right up to the border of this designated village of Nokesville. Nowhere else in the county are we looking at putting residential and commercial right next to heavy industrial.” Plans to effectively upzone Nokesville for more homes and shops aren’t much better, Gordy said. He said redesignating the area as “Village Mixed Use” would allow up to 800 homes near downtown, pushing the town’s rural sewer system to its breaking point. “We need to have a serious, detailed discussion about sewer because everything that you’re proposing here hinges on sewer. And if the capacity can’t handle it, then we might as well stop pursuing it,” Gordy said at a recent planning commission meeting. “Eight hundred homes [does] not protect the rural character of Nokesville,” Gordy added. Across the border in Fauquier, the plan for industrial uses has already triggered opposition from at least one elected official and a prominent regional environmental group. Fauquier County Supervisor Rick Gerhardt, R-Cedar Run, only learned about the proposed land-use changes in Nokesville after he was asked to comment on it for Fauquier Times. But after reviewing the changes, Gerhardt said the proposed industrial area on the county’s border could have an impact on traffic flowing into Fauquier and on residents who rely on well water. A large increase in truck traffic coming into Fauquier County from Prince William County could cause “severe problems and impacts to rural areas,” Gerhardt said. The Piedmont Environmental Council, an environmental nonprofit based in Warrenton, flagged the proposed changes as “arbitrary,” in an email to Fauquier Times. “PEC is opposed to this land use change due to the significant impacts it would have on the [Va.] 28 corridor, surrounding residents and the agricultural economy of Nokesville,” said PEC Deputy Director of Land Use Julie Bolthouse. “As this is right on Fauquier County’s border and could require them to make costly road expansions that were never planned for, it would also be prudent for Prince William County to discuss this proposed change with Fauquier County staff and elected officials.” See NOKESVILLE, page 7
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Adult roller hockey league hits the rink HOCKEY, from page 2 reasons. Either way, the adult league retains its mission: giving those 18 years old and older an opportunity to continue playing the sport they love. Some players come from as far away as Fredericksburg, Scannon said, though most live closer to Warrenton. And it’s not just young bucks on the rink; the games feature plenty of gray beards as well. And while there are usually a few older players hanging up their skates for good after a season ends, there are always plenty of new players to take their place, Scannon said. There were almost enough players to form five teams this year, he said, and he hopes the league will soon be able to field six teams. The league puts on a 12-game season in both the spring and fall. Games are free to attend. Learn more at facebook.com/FARHLeague.
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Each date features two games; the first starts at 8 p.m. and the second follows at 9 p.m. All games are played at the WARF and are free to attend. • Thursday, March 24 • Tuesday, March 29
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Big changes proposed for little Nokesville NOKESVILLE, from page 6 So far, there is no confirmation that Vulcan will seek to make another attempt to site a quarry in the area if the comprehensive plan is adopted. Glenn Cobb, a spokesman for Vulcan Materials, said in an email on Monday, March 21 that the company, “does not have any current plans for that site at this time.”
Residents, business owners weigh in
Rachel Shepherd, a local realtor who has lived in Nokesville since 2004, told Fauquier Times that many residents are opposed to changing the current parameters of Prince William’s “rural crescent.” Shepherd said she moved from Manassas to Nokesville because she liked its rural pace. She said there’s no infrastructure in Nokesville to support more houses and more people. “There’s nothing on the plans for any widening of any roads. Our schools can’t handle it. We don’t even have sewer out here,” Shepherd said. “Why would you put high density housing where you don’t have those things?” Jaime Escobar, a commercial and residential realtor whose office is in Nokesville, said he sees both sides of the issue. “There’s a big voice that wants to keep it rural. People would like to keep it how it is. And ultimately, the residents are going to have the sayso,” Escobar said. “But the demand is there [for more housing], and it’s drawing developers.” Richard O’Brien, a land acquisition manager for Falls Church-based JR Real Estate Group, said his company owns land in Nokesville and is
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in support of the comprehensive plan proposal. He said the area is becoming more populated as the Northern Virginia metro area expands. “It’s a natural outgrowth of Washington D.C. It’s inevitable. It’s been creeping out this way for a long time,” O’Brien said. But he added that any new development would need the support of area residents. “The last thing you want is a bunch of people angry at you.” Lamia Mufarreh, who owns the commercial strip at Fitzwater Drive and Va. 28, said she supports the comprehensive plan. Mufarreh lives in Centerville, but for years she and her husband operated a deli and convenience store in Nokesville. “The more homes we have, the more business we have for our tenants,” Mufarreh said. “Sooner or later, it’s going to happen.” Paula Millar, a Nokesville resident and owner of Vita Nova Creatives café in the same commercial building, said she’d like things to stay as they are. “I understand there’s a lot of farmers who’ve sold off, and there are developers who want to develop. But I think they should keep as much of the farmland as possible. I don’t want to see this area become like Bristow,” Millar said. The comprehensive plan update is still going through the approval process. It is estimated that the comprehensive plan update’s land use chapter will head to the planning commission and board of county supervisors this summer, or later, and it could change drastically during that time. Reach Daniel Berti at dberti@ fauquier.com
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NEWS BRIEFS Honoring U.S. veterans
The John D. Sudduth American Legion Post 72 will facilitate a Flags In project to honor U.S. military veterans buried in Warrenton cemetery. On Saturday, May 21, volunteers will place U.S. flags over 920 graves. Volunteers may contact Lulu Baer at flagsin72@gmail.com or call the post at 540-347-7740.
LFCC launching drones webinars, camps for girls
Research shows there are only 623 female drone pilots in Virginia, but Lord Fairfax Community College plans to change that. LFCC Computer Science Professor Melissa Stange is leading the effort to train those who can pilot drones. Stange was recently awarded a Virginia Space
Grant Consortium Innovative Project grant to attract more women to become drone pilots. The following are opportunities for girls in middle school and high school who are interested: • Webinars on Zoom March 21, March 30, April 4 and April 15, all 6 to 7 p.m., open to all ages • Summer camps: June Explorers for girls ages 13 to 15, and July Flyers for girls ages 16 to 18 There are also 10 scholarships for women to enroll in a drone course at LFCC this fall. Initial coursework will train students for FAA-approved commercial operations as remote pilots and prepare them for the relevant FAA exam. Additional courses will cover maintenance, mission planning, flight data management, geospatial technology and more.
Church donates to Romania ministry
Warrenton Bible Fellowship has raised $15,000 to help refugees of the war in Ukraine. These donations, along with donations of money, food, clothing and volunteers from other churches in the U.S. and Romania, are making it possible for the women and children fleeing Ukraine to be picked up at the border. They are given a safe and warm place to stay where all their basic needs are met. Some are able to relocate to families and friends in other parts of Europe. Donations are still being collected for the camp and can be made to the Romania Missions ministry at https://app.securegive.com/wbfva/warrenton-bible-fellowship/donate/category or by mailing a check to Warrenton Bible Fellowship at 46 Winchester St., Warrenton, VA 20186 (marked “Romania” in memo section).
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF A PROPOSED AMENDMENT NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION’S TO THE STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION’S REGULATIONS NET ENERGY ENERGY METERING METERING REGULATIONS GOVERNING GOVERNING NET CASE NO. PUR-2021-00251 CASE NO. PUR-2021-00251 The Metering Rules”), Rules”), adopted adopted by bythe theState StateCorporation Corporation TheRegulations RegulationsGoverning Governing Net Net Energy Energy Metering, Metering, 20 20 VAC 5-315-10 et seq. (“Net Energy Metering Commission(“Commission”) (“Commission”) pursuant pursuant to to §§ 56-594 56-594 of the Code of Virginia (“Code”), establish Commission establish the the requirements requirements for for participation participationby byan aneligible eligible customer-generatorin innet netenergy energy metering metering in in the the Commonwealth. Commonwealth. The The Net Net Energy customer-generator Energy Metering Metering Rules Rules include include conditions conditionsfor forinterconnection interconnectionand and metering,billing, billing,and andcontract contract requirements requirements between between net net metering metering customers, customers, electric metering, electric distribution distribution companies, companies, and and energy energyservice serviceproviders. providers. Chapter 266 of the 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I (“Chapter 266”), amended the definition of “[s]mall agricultural generator” in Code
Chapter 266as offollows the 2021 Actschanges of Assembly, Special Session I (“Chapter 266”), amended the definition of “[s]mall agricultural generator” in Code § 56-594.2 (with noted in italics): § 56-594.2 as follows (with changes noted in italics): “Small agricultural generator” means a customer that:
“Small agricultural generator” means a customer that: ... . 2. . . Operates a small agricultural generating facility as part of (i) an agricultural business or (ii) any business granted a license pursuant to subdivisions 1 through § 4.1-206.1; 2.manufacturer Operates a small agricultural generating facility as part6ofof(i) an agricultural business or (ii) any business granted a .... manufacturer license pursuant to subdivisions 1 through 6 of § 4.1-206.1; . . .language . The added generally refers to types of manufacturing licensees issued to businesses by the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Author-
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sion Staff prepared a proposed amendment to Rule Case 20 VAC 5-315-20 of the Net Energy Amendment”). The ProOn November 12, 2021, the Commission docketed Number PUR-2021-00251 and Metering issued anRules Order(“Proposed Establishing Proceeding seeking to posed Amendment is appended to the Order Nunc Pro Tunc issued in that docket on November 16, 2021. The Commission subsequently entered amend the Net Energy Metering Rules in keeping with the expanded definition of “[s]mall agricultural generator” in Chapter 266. The Commisan Order Modifying Notice Requirements and Procedural Schedule. sion Staff prepared a proposed amendment to Rule 20 VAC 5-315-20 of the Net Energy Metering Rules (“Proposed Amendment”). The Proposed is appended to theMay Order issued person in that may docket on November 16, 2021. The Commission subsequently entered TAKEAmendment NOTICE THAT on or before 27,Nunc 2022,Pro anyTunc interested comment on, propose modifications or supplements to, or request an Order Modifying NoticeAmendment Requirements and Procedural Schedule. a hearing on the Proposed following the instructions on the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments. Those unable, as a practical matter, to submit such documents electronically may
file such comments by U.S. to the Clerk of the any State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, TAKE NOTICE THAT on ormail before May 27, 2022, interested person may comment on, propose modifications or supplements to, or request All Amendment such documents shall refer to Case No. on PUR-2021-00251. Individuals aVirginia hearing 23218-2118. on the Proposed following the instructions the Commission’s website: should be specific in their comments, proposals, or supplements to the Proposed Amendment and should address only thoseas issues pertaining to the amendment of Code § 56-594.2 pursuant scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments. Those unable, a practical matter, to submit such documents electronically mayto Chapter 266. Issues outside the scope of this amendment will not be considered. Any request for hearing shall state with specificity why the isfile such comments by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, sues raised in the request for hearing cannot be adequately addressed in written comments. If a sufficient request for hearing is not received, the Virginia 23218-2118. All such documents shall an refer to Case PUR-2021-00251. Individualsorshould be specific in their comments, proposals, Commission may consider the matter and enter order basedNo. upon the comments, documents other pleadings filed in this proceeding. or supplements to the Proposed Amendment and should address only those issues pertaining to the amendment of Code § 56-594.2 pursuant to Chapter 266. Issues outside the notice scope of amendment willhealth not be considered. Any forthe hearing shall state with specificity the isThe Commission takes judicial of this the ongoing public issues related to the request spread of coronavirus, or COVID-19. Thewhy Commissues in the request for hearing cannot adequately addressed in writtenthat comments. If a sufficient request is notIn received, the sionraised has taken certain actions, and may take be additional actions going forward, could impact the procedures in for thishearing proceeding. accordance therewith, allmay comments and documents filed in this matter shalldocuments be submitted tofiled the extent by Rule Commission consider theother matter and enterand an pleadings order based upon the comments, or electronically other pleadings in thisauthorized proceeding.
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5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules of Practice”), as modified and described in the Order Establishing Confidential and Information shall not submitted electronically shall comply Any documents filed inProceeding. paper form with the Office ofExtraordinarily the Clerk of theSensitive Commission in this docket maybe use both sides of the paper.and In all other with Rule except 5 VACas 5-20-170, information, of the Rules of Practice. At all thisfilings time, shall any person to hand deliver and physically respects, modifiedConfidential by the Commission’s Order Establishing Proceeding, complyseeking fully with the requirements of 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of thedocument Commission’s Rules ofthe Practice. file or submit any pleading or other shall contact Clerk’s Office Document Control Center at (804) 371-9838 to arrange the delivery. An electronic copy of the Order Establishing Proceeding, Order Nunc Pro Tunc, Order Modifying Notice Requirements and Procedural Schedule, documents and the Proposed submitting a written request in to this counsel for may Virginia Electric and Company, David Any filed inAmendment paper form may with be theobtained Office ofbythe Clerk of the Commission docket use both sides ofPower the paper. In all other J. DePippo, Esq., Assistant General Counsel, Dominion Energy Services, Inc., 120 Tredegar Street, Riverside-5, Richmond, VA 23219 or respects, except as modified by the Commission’s Order Establishing Proceeding, all filings shall comply fully with the requirements of 5 VAC david.j.depippo@dominionenergy.com.
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vision of Public Utility at the following email Order address: mike.cizenski@scc.virginia.gov. An electronic copy ofand theProcedural Proposed AmendAn electronic copy of theRegulation Order Establishing Proceeding, Nunc Pro Tunc, Order Modifying Notice Requirements Schedment can found at Amendment the Division of Public Utility Regulation’s ule, and thebeProposed may be obtained by submittingwebsite: a writtenscc.virginia.gov/pages/Rulemaking. request to counsel for Virginia Electric and Power Company, David J. DePippo, Esq., Assistant General Counsel, Dominion Energy Services, Inc., 120 Tredegar Street, Riverside-5, Richmond, VA 23219 or The Commission’s Rules of Practice, the Order Establishing Proceeding, Order Nunc Pro Tunc and Proposed Amendment, and the Order Modidavid.j.depippo@dominionenergy.com. fying Notice Requirements and Procedural Schedule may be viewed at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information.
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UPCOMING FAUQUIER EVENTS MARCH 23 TO APRIL 1 Ongoing events Theater What: Hope Theater presents the musical “Godspell” When: Friday, March 25 to Sunday, April 10 Where: Hope Theater, 4173 Bludau Drive, Warrenton Cost: $20 adults; $17 for students and seniors Tickets: www.hope.theater or at the door Info: Friday and Saturday performances at 7 p.m.; Sunday performances 2 p.m. (no Saturday show on April 2; there will be a Saturday matinee on April 9 at 2 p.m.) Theater What: Fauquier Community Theatre presents the play “Noises Off” When: Through Sunday, March 27; Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30 p.m., Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Where: Vint Hill Theater on the Green, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton Cost: $18 adults; $16 students and seniors Reservations: 540-349-8760 Farmers market What: Warrenton winter farmers market When: Through April 16; 9 a.m. to noon Where: 21 Main St., Old Town Warrenton Info: Indoor and outdoor spaces Food assistance What: Peas and grace When: Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Where: Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains Info: For those in need of food assistance Spiritual Care Support Ministries What: Support groups/counseling and special events for those experiencing the death of a loved one, divorce, and chronic illness Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: 540-349-5814 or www.scsm.tv Wednesday, March 23 Reading What: Rambling readers When: Wednesday, March 23; 2 to 3 p.m. Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Cost: Free Info: Walk while talking about books Information session What: Alzheimer’s and dementia-related illnesses When: Wednesday, March 23; 4 p.m. Where: Virtual Cost: Free Info: Presented by the Villa at Suffield Meadows Register: Sophia Cameron, 540-3163800 Trivia What: Trivia night, hosted by Fauquier Trivia When: Wednesday, March 23 and Wednesday, March 30; 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton Thursday, March 24 Job fair What: Lord Fairfax Community College Career job fair When: Thursday, March 24; 3 to 6 p.m. Where: Lord Fairfax Community College, 6480 College St., Warrenton Info: 540-868-7134 or go to: lfcc.edu/ jobfair Vaccine clinic What: Walk-in vaccine clinic for those 18 years old and older, hosted by Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services When: Thursday, March 24; 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Fauquier Senior Center, 430 E. Shirley Ave., Warrenton Info: Bring insurance card if applicable; 540-317-1469 ESL class What: ESOL: English language conversation group When: Tuesday, March 24, Tuesday, March 29 and Thursday, March 31; 7 to 8 p.m. Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Cost: Free Info: Practice English for all levels; for more information, call 540-687-5730 Networking What: Young professionals networking mixer When: Thursday, March 24; 5 to 7 p.m. Where: Old Trade Brewery, 13270 Alanthus Road, Brandy Station Cost: Free Registration: www.fauquierchamberva. chambermaster.com/eventregistration/ register/14838 Info: There will be a raffle; bring a box/ bag of diapers or a can/bag of pet food (Hills Science Diet preferred) donated as entry to win prize Ribbon cutting What: Ribbon cutting for PRIMIS Bank by Fauquier Chamber of Commerce When: Thursday, March 24, 11:30 a.m. to noon Where: PRIMIS Bank, 11A Main St., Warrenton Conservation What: 50-plus years of conservation with Goose Creek Association When: Thursday, March 24; 6 to 7 p.m. Where: Virtual Cost: Free RSVP: EReeb@NationalSporting.org or log on to Facebook to watch Story time What: Stories for young children and caregivers with finger plays and singalongs When: Thursday, March 24, Tuesday, March 29 and Thursday, March 31; 10:30 to 10:45 a.m. Where: Virtual Cost: Free Register: https://conta.cc/3mhbxvl
Library What: Library Board of Trustees meeting When: Thursday, March 24; 4 to 5:30 p.m. Where: PATH Foundation, 321 Walker Drive, Warrenton Info: For details, call 540-222-8500, extension 4 ESL class What: English-as-a-second-language class presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education programs When: Thursday, March 24, Tuesday, March 29 and Thursday, March 31; 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton Cost: Free Info: 540-718-8243 Senior supper What: Senior supper at the Bistro on the Hill When: Thursday, March 24; 4:30 to 6 p.m. Where: Bistro on the Hill, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton Cost: $6 Info: For seniors 55-plus; space limited for social distancing, masking; registration not required Live music What: Featuring Chris Hanks When: Thursday, March 24; 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton Darts What: Thursday night darts When: Thursday, March 24 and Thursday, March 31; 5:30 to 9 p.m. Where: Beer Hound Brewery, 201 Waters Place, Culpeper Music trivia What: Name that song When: Thursday, March 24 and Thursday, March 31; 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Lost Barrel Brewing, 36138 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg Friday, March 25 Storytime What: Storytime for the littles, for ages 3 to 6 When: Friday, March 25 and Friday, April 1; 11 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Old Town Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: Stories for ages 3 to 6; call 540878-5358 Bird walk What: Early migrants bird walk for tree swallows, eastern phoebes, migrating waterfowl and more; for ages 12 and up When: Friday, March 25; 8 to 10 a.m. Where: Blandy Experimental Farm, 400 Blandy Lane, Boyce Cost: $20 FOSA members, $30 nonmembers Registration: 540-837-1758 Info: Bring binoculars and mask Book Cellar What: Book Cellar with books, movies and music for all ages; sponsored by the Friends of Fauquier Library
When: Friday, March 25, Saturday March 26 and Friday, April 1; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: John Barton Payne Building Basement, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton Volunteer: 540-341-3447 Wine and games What: Friday Nite flites and game night When: Friday, March 25; 5 to 9 p.m. Where: Barrel Oak Brewery, 3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane Info: Complimentary wine flites, board games and Giant Jenga Live music What: Featuring Fork in the Road When: Friday, March 25; 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton Trivia What: Trivia night When: Friday, March 25; 7 to 9 p.m. Where: Beer Hound Brewery, 201 Waters Place, Culpeper Live music What: Featuring Acoustic Soul When: Friday, March 25; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Lost Barrel Brewing, 36138 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg Saturday, March 26 Fundraiser What: Let’s fill the truck for the Fauquier SPCA When: Saturday, March 26; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Petco (parking lot), 251 W. Lee Highway, Warrenton Info: Full list of needs, go to www. fauquierspca.com; call 540-788-9000, ext. 211 Season opening What: Season opening bonfire When: Saturday, March 26; 2 to 8 p.m. Where: Valley View Farm, 1550 Leeds Manor Road, Delaplane Cost: Free admission Info: Wines, ciders, meads; bonfire will be lit at 4 p.m.; Talk of the Mountain Seafood truck; live music with Robbie Limon Wedding planning What: Old Town Warrenton’s wedding expo When: Saturday, March 26; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance, 92 Main St., Warrenton Cost: Free Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/ old-town-warrenton-wedding-expotickets-268204064577 Info: RSVP, 540-680-2296 Customer appreciation What: Customer appreciation day When: Saturday, March 26; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Messick’s Farm Market, 6025 Catlett Road, Bealeton Info: Samples; sales; door prizes; bacon sale; free bounce pillow
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CALENDAR, from page 10 Fundraiser What: Black and White Swingin’ Ball featuring the Silver Tones Swing Band When: Saturday, March 26; 7 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Vint Hill Community Center, 4235 Aiken Drive, Warrenton Cost: Tickets $20, students $10; all sales at the door, cash only (dance lesson, snacks, raffle and silent auction included in admission) Info: Fundraiser to benefit the Kettle Run High School band program Plants What: Succulent wall art/table planters When: Saturday, March 26; 11 a.m. to noon Where: Prissylily Co., 30 S. Third St., Warrenton Cost: Fee Register: 540-216-3826 Info: Create framed succulent box frame/ wood or tabletop planter from bark or other options Bird watching What: Bird walk for adults and children ages 12 and up, accompanied by an adult When: Wednesday, March 26; 8 to 10 a.m. Where: The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: Bring mask for indoors RSVP: info@cliftoninstitute.org; Star gazing What: Viewing with the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club When: Saturday, March 26; 7 to 11 p.m. Where: Great Meadow Foundation, 5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains Cost: Free Info: Membership not required, no pets; dress warm; bring a flashlight Ballet What: “Snow White” When: Saturday, March 26; 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Where: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Cost: $40 adult, $25 for ages 12 and under Info: Tickets and information, call 703993-7550 Food pantry What: Fauquier FISH food pantry When: Saturday, March 26 and Tuesday, March 29; 9:30 a.m. to noon Where: Fauquier FISH, 24 Pelham St., Warrenton Info: Ready-to-cook meals and additional food for residents of Fauquier County in need; bring ID and proof of county residency Dinner and wine What: Candlelight evenings When: Saturday, March 26; 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Arterra Wines, 1808 Leeds Manor Road, Delaplane Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/ arterra-wines-candlelight-dinnertickets-201717491447 Info: Live piano music, dinner and wine Live music What: Featuring Toad Head
When: Saturday, March 26, 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Old Trade Brewery, 13270 Alanthus Road, Brandy Station Live music What: Featuring Chase Payne When: Saturday, March 26; 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton Live music What: Featuring A.P. Project When: Saturday, March 26; 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton Live music What: Featuring David Davol When: Saturday, March 26; 2 to 5 p.m. Where: Magnolia Vineyards and Winery, 200 Viewtown Road Amissville Live music What: Featuring Brook Yoder and Bryan Smith When: Saturday, March 26; 7 to 11 p.m. Where: Orlean Market, 6855 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall
Concert What: Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, D.C. When: Sunday, March 27; 3 to 5 p.m. Where: Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 105 E. Washington St., Middleburg Cost: $20 suggested donation Info: Masks and COVID vaccination proof required Reservation: 540-687-6297 Live music What: Featuring Caleb Hacker When: Sunday, March 27; 2 to 5 p.m. Where: Magnolia Vineyards and Winery, 200 Viewtown Road, Amissville Cars What: Bikes, cars and coffee When: Sunday, March 27; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Orlean Market, 6855 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall
Live music What: Featuring the Robert Mae Trio When: Saturday, March 26; 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Lost Barrrel Brewing, 36138 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg
Exercise What: POUND and pour class When: Sunday, March 27; 11 a.m. Where: Barking Rose Brewery, 9057 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton Cost: $20, includes a POUND workout (high energy low impact) followed by a beer serving Info: Bring yoga mat and bottle of water; weighted sticks will be provided Reservation: 540-935-6206
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Farmers market What: Bristow farmers market When: Sunday, March 27; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Montessori School, 14130 Glenkirk Road, Gainesville
Crafts What: Maker Monday at Middleburg Library When: Monday, March 28; 4 to 5 p.m. Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Cost: Free Info: Craft project; for information, call 540-687-5730
Piano music What: Keyboard conversations with Jeffrey Siegel (performance is family friendly) When: Sunday, March 27; 2 p.m. Where: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Cost: $48, $41, $29, half price for youth through grade 12 Info: For tickets and information, call 703-993-7550 Plants What: Fairy plant building terrarium Where: Prissylily Co., 30 S. Third St., Warrenton Cost: Fee Register: 540-216-3826 Info: Medium and large glass bowls with 4 to 6 succulents Wine dinner What: Cana Vineyards dinner When: Sunday, March 27; 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Denim and Pearls, 29 Main St., Warrenton Cost: Deposit required Info: Reservations required; call Taylor at 540-349-9339 Sketching What: Sunday sketch When: Sunday, March 27; 2:30 to 4 p.m. Where: National Sporting Library and Museum, 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg Cost: Free to all ages and skill levels; all materials are provided Info: RSVP, 540-687-6542, ext. 25
Book club What: Marshall evening book club When: Monday, March 28; 7 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Virtual Info: The group will discuss “The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek” by Kim Michele Richardson To join: deborah.cosby@fauquiercounty. gov or 540-422-8527 Plants What: Succulent building terrarium 1 When: Monday, March 28; 11 a.m. to noon Where: Prissylily Co., 30 S. Third St., Warrenton Info: Small glass bowls with 2 to 3 succulents Cost: Fee Register: 540-216-3826 Tuesday, March 29 Vaccine clinic What: Walk-In Vaccine Clinic for 18 and older, hosted by Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services When: Tuesday, March 29; 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Culpeper Senior Center, 710 U.S. Ave., Culpeper Info: Bring insurance card if applicable; 540-317-1469 Grand opening What: Vita Nova Creatives and Coffee grand opening
When: Tuesday, March 29; 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Vita Nova Creatives and Coffee, 13051 Fitzwater Drive, Nokesville Info: Serving $1 regular sized drinks all day; coffee, raffles, activities and more Yoga What: Yoga class When: Tuesday, March 29; 6 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Grace in The Plains, 6507 Main St., The Plains Info: Masks are required; email kwaterspirit@yahoo.com Trivia What: Trivia night When: Tuesday, March 29; 7 to 9 p.m. Where: The Winery at Sunshine Farm, 15850 Sunshine Ridge Lane, Gainesville Info: Food truck on site Wednesday, March 30 Trivia What: Trivia When: Wednesday, March 30; 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Barking Rose Brewing Company, 9057 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton Thursday, March 31 History What: The truth behind the songs of the Civil War When: Thursday, March 31; 5 to 6 p.m. Where: Virtual Cost: Free Info: Will stream on the museum’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/MuseumofCulpeperHisstory; 540829-1749 Fundraiser What: Fauquier High School family paint night fundraiser to support band, orchestra and choir When: Thursday, March 31; 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Fauquier High School, 705 Waterloo Road, Warrenton Cost: $35, all supplies included Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ fauquier-high-school-family-paint-nightfundraiser-tickets-254874345027 Live music What: Featuring Aubrey Driggers When: Thursday, March 31; 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton Trivia What: Brains and beer trivia When: Thursday, March 31; 7 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Tin Cannon Brewing Company, 7679 Limestone Drive, Gainesville Info: Bring team of up to six players; winning team gets a prize; El Tio Tex-Mex Grill on site Friday, April 1 Karaoke What: Friday night karaoke When: Friday, April 1; 7 to 10 p.m. Where: Beer Hound Brewery, 201 Waters Place, Culpeper Live music What: Featuring Josh Lowe When: Friday, April 1; 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton
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Til Hazel, ‘the smartest lawyer in Virginia,’ remembered for his influence on land use in Fauquier John Tilghman “Til” Hazel of Huntley Farm in Broad Run, Northern Virginia land developer and attorney, passed away March 15. He was 91. Till Hazel’s influence on the development of Fairfax County has been well documented, since his death, in the Washington Post. Not so widely known is the profound influence he had on the development of this county. Without Til Hazel, Fauquier County would be another Prince William County and Warrenton another Manassas. In 1967, Fauquier was threatened by a wellheeled developer from Arkansas, aided and abetted by local people in positions of power who wanted to build a city of 32,500 people on farmland adjacent to Warrenton. At that time the county’s population was about 26,000. John Adams, chairman of the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors, who always stood for all that was good for this county, sought help from Til Hazel, whom he called ”the smartest lawyer in Virginia.”
Til Hazel was a champion for education as well
Several educational institutions have benefited from Til Hazel’s dedication to learning. Representatives from Flint Hill School and George Mason University, for instance, on his death remembered Hazel for his support over the years. Flint Hill Headmaster John M. Thomas said, “Til’s passion for Flint Hill School is unrivaled. He was a force of nature, a persistent and insistent advocate for education. We are so fortunate that such power, energy, loyalty and vision were with us at a critical time in our school’s history. He generously gave of his
Drive down the Springs Road today and you will see the result of what Til Hazel did for this county. Instead of a city, there are cows and horses and rolling fields, with here and there a glimpse of the Blue Ridge Mountains. You can thank Til Hazel, who insisted that the developer’s roads for 31,500 people be built to state standards, something that the developer would not do. Today that property is under a conservation easement, thanks to Mike and Patricia Prentice who bought the property, called North Wales, from the developer. When Til Hazel and his brother, Bill, settled in the valley between Little Georgetown and Bethel, the land they bought was growing up in bushes, briars and broomsedge. Today, the valley, bisected by the Blantyre Road, is one of the most beautiful in Fauquier County. HOPE PORTER Warrenton
time and talent and rallied others in support of the mission of Flint Hill. He became a personal mentor to me and an example of leadership and character for the entire school.” The tribute posted on the Flint Hill School’s website continued, “The son of a doctor, Hazel left rural Virginia to attend Harvard University and Harvard Law School. Returning home to practice law after military service, Til developed a passion for real estate development. Having been a major force in the development of Northern Virginia, Til continued to pursue a vision, which included improving and expanding the educational opportunities available to the citizens
John “Til” Hazel died March 15 at the age of 91.
of the region and the Commonwealth. While Flint Hill School would be the only educational institution that Til Hazel would reconstruct from the ground up, it would be but one of many educational enterprises which would benefit from his vision, business acumen and persuasive powers.” George Mason University also posted a tribute to Hazel: “Hazel cleared the way for the university’s emergence by working with George Mason College officials to secure 421 acres — more than 30 parcels of land — for the Fairfax campus. “He was also the driving force behind Mason acquiring a law school in the 1970s [now the Scalia School
of Law], one of the first moves that announced Mason as an institution with grand ambitions following its separation from the University of Virginia in 1972. “In service to the university almost since its inception in 1957, Hazel was an advisory board member, established and later chaired the George Mason University Foundation, and was appointed … to the inaugural board of visitors. He also served two stints as rector, and for decades was a chief philanthropist, patron, cheerleader and champion of the university from the boardrooms of Northern Virginia to the chambers of the General Assembly in Richmond.” - ROBIN EARL
Contractor faces criminal charges, civil lawsuits for allegedly cheating customers FRAUD, from page 1 Beginning in March 2021, charging documents allege, Vanover solicited personal checks from more than two dozen homeowners as down payments for deck and patio projects. After cashing his client’s checks, however, Vanover broke off contact and never returned to complete the contracted work. By the time of his arrest in December, Vanover had taken more than $600,000 in deposits without providing any services, according to an estimate included in charging documents. Investigators began looking into Vanover in Fauquier County and other jurisdictions in mid-2021, following reports from several homeowners who’d contracted with Vanover. In Fauquier County, detectives identified four Warrenton-area residents who had paid Vanover deposits ranging from $6,900 to more than $33,000, according to Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Lt. Steven Lewis. Vanover was ultimately arrested in Maryland on Dec. 23, 2021. By then, he had outstanding warrants in Fauquier, Fairfax and Prince William counties, Lewis said. According to a Prince William detective, Vanover was arrested by officers at the MGM National Harbor casino in Prince George’s County, Maryland. He is currently out on bond. An attorney for Vanover did not respond to a request for comment from the Fauquier Times.
Jay Farris, a Warrenton resident who contracted Vanover to build a deck extension in May of 2021, said that whenever he contacted Vanover about starting work, the contractor would make excuses. Vanover “gave me a spiel about how the cost of materials was going up and [the project] would cost less if I waited,” Farris said. After about a month, “he stopped answering my phone calls. I left messages, left messages, left messages. Nothing,” Farris said. “So, I went by [Vanover’s] office that was in Haymarket, and the building wasn’t there anymore. There’s a hotel going up.” Despite moving his company’s principal office to a Manassas address more than two years prior, Vanover continued to list a previous business address — located on Jefferson Street in Haymarket — on contracts into 2021, according to copies of contracts obtained by the Fauquier Times. Vanguard Outdoor Living’s Haymarket office had, in fact, been demolished in 2019, according to the Prince William County department of building development. A Hilton Garden Inn opened on the location on March 1. Vanover also falsely claimed to Farris and other homeowners that he’d received county approval for their projects. According to the Fauquier Department of Community Development, Vanover hasn’t applied for a building permit since January of 2021. A Google review signed by Daniel McGregor,
a Warrenton resident who hired Vanover in June of 2021, said that Vanover “was very responsive when he was trying to close the deal and get my down payment. After we paid him a substantial sum of money, he completely ghosted us.” According to a lawsuit filed in August by another Warrenton homeowner, Vanover engaged in a “scheme to defraud” his customers and performed only enough work “necessary to reap as much money as [he] could … before abandoning the project.” The lawsuit also alleged that Vanover was appropriating company funds for personal use and that Vanover’s company, at the time, was “experiencing a cashflow shortage such that it cannot meet its current debts.” On July 22, 2021, Vanover took out a $250,000 loan from the Bethesda branch of Kalamata Capital Group, a small business cash advance company. When Vanover then failed to repay loan installments, the lender filed a lawsuit in Montgomery County Circuit Court, according to filings. State Corporation Commission records show that Vanguard Outdoor Living filed for dissolution on Aug. 20, 2021. Four lawsuits have since been filed against Vanover and his now-dissolved company. In addition to his pending criminal charges, judges in Prince William and Montgomery counties have ordered Vanover to pay a total of more than $571,000 in civil damages.
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HENRY DELAVERGNE UPDATE
Former FHS baseball star Henry Delavergne of Shenandoah University went 8-for-10 last week and was named to the D3baseball.com Team of the Week. He’s studying sports management.
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THREE GREAT BOYS LACROSSE PROGRAMS! Mighty Falcons out to make states again, Eagles and Cougars eye repeat region berths By Jackie Timberlake
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Has boys lacrosse ever been so vibrant in Fauquier County? Fauquier is coming off an historic season that saw the Falcons win the Class 4 Region B title over Liberty 23-10 and make the state semifinals for the first time. Liberty’s program is also flying high after a banner 2021 season that included an upset of Kettle Run in the region semifinals and region runnerup finish. And the Cougars were no slouches last year, making regionals yet again after winning region titles in 2018 and 2019. What will 2022 bring?
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After downing Liberty to win the region title last year, Fauquier’s boys lacrosse team advanced to the Class 4 semifinals. From left, Dylan Tayor, Braeden Propheter and Ethan Roteman are all back. weapons on both sides of the ball throughout the depth chart.” The Falcons look loaded. The defense starts with senior goalie Collin Anderson and includes defensemen Corey Burke and Ethan Polster, both seniors, and junior Brendon O’Hara. Just like last year, the midfield looks dynam-
ic with seniors Killian Petty, Braeden Propheter, Wyatt Croson, Matthew Fischer and junior Grady Panagos shouldering a lot of responsibility, along with senior Tyler Cadle and sophomore Billy Brooks. See LACROSSE, page 16
Lewis fires 4-hitter in Liberty’s 10-1 softball win over Kettle Run By Fred Hodge
varsity before,” said Ritchie Jcobs, Kettle Run’s first-year head coach. He pointed to the pressure of playing in front of friends and schoolmates is much different from travel ball. “The speed of the game picks up. They are freaking out because they are so young,” he said, adding, “We did not do a good job of hitting.” Lewis held Kettle Run to four hits. Wilkerson had two singles for the Cougars.
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Making contact, sometimes even soft contact, can help you win. The Liberty High softball team improved to 2-0 Friday night thanks to some batting basics that pleased coach Chris Leatherman. “The thing I’ve asked them to do is to fight in the box and put the bats on the ball. Make the defense make plays,” Leatherman said following a 10-1 victory at Kettle Run in the Northwestern District opener for both programs. Liberty broke the game open with a six-run seventh inning. Kettle Run took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the third inning. Risley Hoskins singled with two out and later scored on an error. Liberty scored twice in the fourth as Katelynn Lewis sent the opening pitch to deep right center field for a triple. Brooklynn Mauro reached on a bunt single, with Lewis remaining at third. Mauro moved to second on the next pitch without drawing a throw. Laura Dean then followed with a single to right to score Lewis. A later throwing error loaded the bases before Nora Duncan sent a ground ball back to Cougar hurler Kylie Wilkerson. Wilkerson threw to the plate to force Mauro, but the ensuing throw to first sailed into right field for a
Fauquier’s torrid start
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Liberty’s Brooklynn Mauro takes throw at third ahead of sliding Cougar sophomore Alexah Gordon. two-base error and scored Dean. Liberty added two more runs in their fifth for a 4-1 edge. Lauren Smith led off with a single and scored on Lauren Leatherman’s triple off the retreating center fielder’s glove. Leatherman then scored on a pitch in the dirt. Leatherman told his team not to take its foot off of the gas pedal when the top of the seventh arrived
with the lead still 4-1. “We told the girls going into the seventh it would be nice to get three or four more runs to give us room to breathe,” he recalled. His unit took advantage of four singles, a walk and a Lewis’ double to add six runs. “The growing pains we are having are having freshmen and sophomores who have never played
The Fauquier Falcons also are 2-0 after tallying 29 runs on 29 base hits in lopsided wins at Eastern View and Brentsville. “Isn’t that amazing?” Falcon coach Erika Lamper said of 16 hits in the 14-4 opening win at Eastern View and 13 more Friday in the 15-1 mercy rule decision at Brentsville. “They definitely are on fire. They are adjusting well (to seeing rival pitchers),” said Lamper. Meredith Wayland and Payton Swart both homered at Brentsville. Emily Penatzer added a double and two singles. Katie Harrington, Swart and Wayland all had two hits, with Izzy Evans and Mikayla Gilmore recording doubles. Winning pitcher Skye Corum also was Fauquier’s top hitter at Eastern View with three hits to drive in four runs. Erin Irving, Harrington and Penatzer registered two hits apiece.
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2022 LOCAL BOYS TENNIS PREVIEW Stories by Fred Hodge
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-Outlook: After three years without a boys tennis team, Liberty conducted tryouts and fielded a team this spring. Glenn Skelley was listed as the coach, but in a Friday email, Skelley stated he was “no longer involved.” Information on the current singles ladder and doubles combinations were not available due to the coaching situation.
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Kettle Run No. 1 tennis player Jackson Craig is a junior with a high ceiling says coach Mike Ryon.
KETTLE RUN
-Coach: Mike Ryon -Varsity returnees: Jackson Craig (Jr.) and Andrei Dinu (Jr.) -Newcomers: Joseph Latham (Sr.), Ramzi Shoman (Jr.), Nick Lincoln (Jr.), Nathan Dao (Jr.), Dayton Key (Soph.), Carles Suppin (Fr.). -Singles ladder: 1, Craig. 2, Suppin. 3, Dinu. 4, Latham. 5, Shoman. 6, Key. -Doubles ladder: 1, Craig/Suppin. 2, Dinu/ Latham. 3. Shoman/Key. -Outlook: Previous Kettle Run coach Mike Ryon is back after two years guiding Unity Reed. Ryon, who coached four years at KRHS, feels his top three slots will be competitive, with fourth through eighth players newcomers, making practices a challenge.
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-Coach: Ben Dronsick -Varsity returnees: Lawrence Dronsick (Sr.), Jake Woodside (Soph.) -Newcomers: Bryce Frost (Sr.), Ivan Dronsick (Fr.), Jack Baker (Fr.), Daniel Esparza (Fr.), Alec Moore (Fr.), Allen Martinez (Fr.). -Singles ladder: 1, Lawrence Dronsick. 2, Woodside. 3, Ivan Dronsick. 4, Baker. 5, Frost. 6, Esparza -Doubles ladder: 1, Lawrence Dronsick/ Woodside. 2, Ivan Dronsick/Baker. 3. Frost/ Esparza -Outlook: New Fauquier coach Ben Dronsick has two anchors to the Fauquier boys tennis team in his son Lawrence and sophomore Jake Woodside.
No. 1 player Jackson Craig is “the most all-around talented and highly trained player I have had in the No. 1 singles position in all the years I have been coaching high school varsity teams,” Ryon said. The Cougars bounced back from a 9-0 loss to Brentsville to score an 8-1 Northwestern District win over Liberty. “We are making progress. That was a no-doubt confidence booster early in the season for the boys,” Ryon said. He hopes to challenge for a postseason run, but “more importantly, my goal is to inspire the boys to ‘enjoy’ learning and competitively playing the game in hopes that they’ll continue to love to play it throughout their lifetimes.” No. 1 singles player Lawrence Dronsick and No. 2 Woodside have sculpted their skills in a high performance junior program at Chestnut Forks Athletic Club. Coach Dronsick expects them to be the top two in the county and be competitive beyond the borders. With five freshmen, the rest of the squad is developing, says Dronsick, whose freshman son Ivan is playing No. 3 singles. “Most of the players are absolute beginners Most having never held a tennis racket before start of this season a few weeks ago,” he said. “It’s a year for Lawrence and Jake to shine against long-standing county rivals and a foundational building year for the [Fauquier] boys tennis team as a whole,” Dronsick concluded.
-Coach: Frank Strano -Varsity returnees: Kaylee Baumgardner (Sr.), Olivia Jackson (Sr.), Nicole Crabtree (Sr.), Catherine Smith (Sr.), Makayla Dankwa (Sr.). -Newcomers: Karina Jedrzejcdyk (Sr.), Mimi Belljelloun (Sr.), Divine Campbell (Sr.), Sofia Garcia (Sr.), Alec Patusky (So.), Jordan Bunya (So.), Izzy Breakiron (So.), Abigail Schilling (So.), Samantha Gibbs (Fr.), Nina Woodside (Fr.), Jessica Celaya (Fr.), Meaghan DysartMoore (Fr.), Anita Schofield (Fr.), Jennifer Gutierrez (Fr.). -Singles ladder: 1, Gibbs. 2, Baumgardner. 3, Jackson. 4, Woodside. 5, Jedrzejcdyk. 6, Patusky -Doubles ladder: 1, Gibbs/ Woodside. 2, Baumgardner/
Jackson. 3, Jedrzejcdyk/Patusky -Outlook: Like nature’s spring flora, second-year coach Frank Strano is hoping for continuous growth this season from a deep roster. Strano kept 19 girls and the experience level in the sport is higher than 2021 when only one varsity returnee was on hand. Strano has five veterans this time with six other girls with at least one year of competitive tennis. “Our players are working hard to compete at a higher level this season,” he said as the Falcons enter their second week of regular play after two scrimmages and a 7-1 opening loss to Brentsville. Strano is pleased with the girls’ “attitude, camaraderie, unselfishness and desire to improve.”
LIBERTY
-Coach: Sabrina Phillips -Varsity returnees: Sydni Smith (Sr.), Gabrielle Bradburn (Jr.), Denali Daymude (Jr.), Haley Marquis (Jr.), Kira Thomas (Jr.), Bailey Allen (Jr.), Danae Hogan (Jr.) and Victoria Brock (Jr.). -Newcomers: Kirsten Chen (Sr.), Jada Lessen (Sr.) and Kendall Johnson (Jr.). -Outlook: Liberty coach Sabrina Phillips has a wealth of experience, as Liberty girls tennis returns its entire singles ladder from last season as well as two other veterans. Liberty did not provide the current singles ladder, doubles combinations or respond to questions regarding the 2022 team.
KETTLE RUN
-Coach: Derek Maloney -Varsity returnees: Elena Navin (Sr.), Julia Schmidt (Sr.), Payton Maloney (Jr.), Maren Rhoton (Jr.), Summer Zirkel (Jr.), Sophia Peterson (Soph.). -Newcomers: Maddy Garretson (Sr.), Nicole Otero (Sr.), Ines Sancerni (Sr.), Gracie Grarretson (Jr.), Taylor Doerler (Soph.), Olivia Busby (Fr.). -Singles ladder: 1, Maloney. 2, Maddy Garretson. 3, Rhoton. 4, Navin. 5, Gracie Garretson. 6, Otero -Doubles ladder: 1, Maloney/ Rhoton. 2, M. Garretson/Navin. 3, G. Garretson/Otero -Outlook: A familiar face is back as former Fauquier coach Derek Maloney has taken the reins at Kettle Run. The Cougars return three of last
spring’s singles ladder and boast six total varsity veterans. Payton Maloney, Maren Rhoton and Elena Navin are back and occupy the first, third and fourth ladder slots, respectively. “[We’re] playing well in practice, but that hasn’t shifted into good match play yet,” Maloney observed after splitting the first two matches. “A few early season injuries and other after school obligations have stalled progression.” The Cougars edged Brehtsville,5-4, before losing at Liberty, 7-2. “Realistically, with the strength in the Winchester schools, a top three or four finish would be great,” he said, noting he was missing one half of his starters versus Liberty. “Hopefully, we can get healthy and push on in the next week.”
High-flying Falcons are returning region champs. Can Eagles or Cougars dethrone them? LACROSSE, from page 15 Figuring to score lots of goals are senior attackmen Wes Heflin and Reece Kuhns. “This season we have an immense class stepping up to fill these roles. We are focused on playing a six-man game on both sides of the ball,” said Tippett, whose assistant coaches are Sean Polster and Travis Brooks. Team captains are Propheter, Hefliin and Kuhns. Fauquier is 2-0, downing Lightridge 17-0 and Loudoun Valley 12-8. “I truly believe we have a great chance to repeat the success of last season. With a strong and talented senior class, as well as a skilled underclassman, we are looking to maintain the momentum we had last season,” Tippett said.
KETTLE RUN
Despite the loss of 10 seniors, Kettle Run head coach Bryan Logan is anticipating another region berth. The Cougars captured region titles in 2018 and 2019 before COVID-19 wiped out the 2020 season. The Cougars fell in last year’s region semis to Liberty and finished 7-3.
“We have a very solid team with lots of depth. It’s going to be a wonderful season,” said Logan, who has Larry Blocker as assistant coach. ”We have a very young team. The young guys got experience last year and will be ready to fill in this year. We are excited about the new guys we have taking over, and the returning three starters,” Logan said. Senior starters include defensemen Garrett Hall and Devin Wilks and midfielder Zach Hallam. The goalie is sophomore Luke Morarty, who has looked terrific so far. With returnees Hall and Wilks in front of him, the defense looks sound. Other mainstays will be attackmen Jake Green, Bryce McAnany and Matt Green, who all have previous varsity experience. The midfield mix is still emerging. Logan is pleased with the leadership and poise his squad has shown in their three scrimmages so far. Kettle Run beat Hylton and Tuscarora and lost to Class 6 power Patriot. “We have a lot of untapped potential,” Logan said.
LIBERTY
After a spectacular 8-4 season that saw the Eagles upset Kettle Run 14-7 in the region semifi-
nals, coach Mike Gesiotto is ready for more. It was the biggest win in program history and the Eagles finished as region runners-up after falling to powerful Fauquier 23-10. Liberty lost eight seniors, but there is plenty of talent back and a strong defense. “We have a number of quality, younger players who will grow and contribute as the season progresses. Our ability to succeed will only be limited by our willingness to believe in ourselves,” said Gesiotto. One of the Eagles’ headliners is senior midfielder Tyler Dyson, a Randolph Macon College recruit. Other standouts include attackman Caleb Laskaris and goalie Brennan Lasher, both seniors. The defense is powered by seniors Austin Jacobs, Sammy Cox and Ethen Welch. Liberty has scrimmaged twice, defeating Broad Run and losing to Tuscarora. “Our goal is to play the game at a high level and be competitive in every contest,” said Gesiotto. He sees his program on the rise: “Our philosophy is to respect the game and each other. Each player must do their part in order to contribute to the team dynamic.”
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Laws is Eagles’ ace, with Embrey a rock behind home plate
Jason Mecke takes over as Liberty’s new coach By Peter Brewington
Fauquier Times Staff Writer
Jason Mecke is the new Liberty High baseball coach, moving in from Cedar Lee Middle School. His first Eagles’ team has just three seniors, but with six starters either juniors or sophomores, he’s encouraged about the mix of experience and youth. “So far, so good,” said Mecke. “We’ve got a young team, but we should be decent.” Mecke says the team is really counting on a big year from senior Jacob Laws, who is the Eagles’ unquestioned No. 1 pitcher and also plays shortstop. “Jacob is an outstanding athlete and a great overall player. He throws hard, he’s legit. Not knowing what the other teams have, I’d have to say he’s one of the top pitchers in the district,” Mecke said. Cody Myers is the team’s No. 2. “He keeps it down in the zone and
Standout senior Jacob Laws is Liberty’s No. 1 pitcher and also plays shortstop.
Liberty possible batting order Braden Conner, CF (Sr.) Lliam Collins, LF (Soph.) Jacob Laws, SS/P (Sr.) C.J. Beier, 3B-1B (Jr.) John Embrey, C (Sr.) Nathan Mecke, 1B/P (Jr.) Cody Myers, 3B/P/1B (Jr.) Cole Ryan, 2B (Soph.) Braden Perry, RF (Soph.)
hits his spots. He’s got good offspeed stuff,” said Metke. The coach’s son Nathan is the third starter and can play first base. “Again, he’s got decent offspeed stuff and moves it around,” said dad. The offensive attack will center around Laws, John Embrey and C.J. Beier. “All three have a little power,” said Metzke. Embrey, a football player along with Laws, is the returning varsity catcher. “He has all that knowledge behind the plate, which is good to have,” Mecke said of the key senior. C.J. Beier is a junior who will play first and third and bat cleanup. His freshman brother Aiden is one of six freshmen on the Eagles’ 14-man ros-
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ter. “He’s a young talent coming,” said Mecke of Aiden, who can pitch. The outfield consists of senior Braden Conner, who’ll play center field and lead off, sophomore left fielder Lliam Collins, who’ll bat second, and sophomore Braden Perry, who’ll play right. Sophomore Cole Ryan is the starting second baseman with Laws at shortstop and either Myers or C.J. Beier at first or third, with Nathan Mecke also available at first. Perry and Ryan can also pitch. “We’ll be a solid defensive team. Hitting-wise we might lack a little
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Airlie triple play for defending national champ Keri Brion 81st annual Warrenton Hunt Point-to-Point attracts a crowd for full card of ’chase action By Betsy Burke Parker
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Bigger and better than ever, the Warrenton Hunt Point-to-Point returned to historic Airlie Saturday with an overflowing race card and a near sell-out crowd. Horsemen called the turf “best in years.” And action on the racecourse didn’t disappoint, with season debuts from steeplechase standouts, including a trio of winners from defending National Steeplechase Association champion trainer Keri Brion. “It was nice to dust off the cobwebs and get all of the flat horses converting to be jumpers a school around before they head to Camden in two weeks,” said the Pennsylvania-based conditioner. Brion took over many of the clients of Hall of Fame trainer Jonathan Sheppard when he retired last year. She’d been his chief assistant nearly 15 years. “The horses are fit, well-schooled and probably even farther along (with their late winter fitness) than I thought, so a huge credit goes to the team.” Brion saddled two maiden hurdle winners – Parish Delight (Parker Hendriks up) for Paul Willis and Undercover Rowdy (Barry Foley) for CFC Stables. Brion said she’s added new owners since taking the reins from Sheppard, many in the form of syndicates like Atlantic Friends Racing that owns turf winner Historic Heart (Hendriks.) “I’ve got one international syndicate with like 30 people in it,” she said. “I think syndicates bring a lot to the sport. “They’re more common on the flat track – you pay a small amount of money and get a small piece of a racehorse, or several racehorses with a manager. I’m not sure why it’s not more popular in jump racing. “It’s a great way to start without a huge investment, and gives you an ‘in’ into the sport. A lot of people start out in a syndicate and end up buying another horse or two on their own. It’s a really fun place to be, especially in the winner’s circle.” A two-time hurdle winner at 3 in England before being imported to Brion’s stable last fall, Historic Heart won his first American start last October, the 4-year-old hurdle stake at Far Hills, and missed by a neck in his second, the novice stake at Callaway. “The ground here today is better than I’ve ever seen it,” Brion said. “I love supporting the Virginia point-to-points, and this
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Irish import Historic Heart, Parker Hendriks up, draws off for victory in a turf tuneup for the $50,000 Carolina Cup in two weeks at Camden.
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First-timer over timber, Paddy’s Crown, the gray, jumps to victory over Flaming Sword. one is (situated perfectly) on the race calendar” to prepare for the rich National Steeplechase Association sanctioned circuit that begins next week in Aiken, South Carolina. Historic Heart is aimed at the $50,000 Carolina Cup in Camden April 2, another novice stake to tee him up for the spring stakes season, Brion said. “He loved the course. This was just the right set-up for two weeks from now.” Parker Hendriks reserved Historic Heart off the early pace before putting away his rivals as the field turned for home.
The rest of the card
The unique side-saddle race was one for the record books, ending in the first known dead-heat in the 1 1/8th-mile turf race. Neither a panel of judges nor the finish-line camera could separate Devon Zebrovious and her Soul Appeal from Olivia Sitar aboard Nova at the wire. Sitar trains and rides with 2021 division champ Julie Nafe in Pennsylvania. Saturday was her first side-saddle race. Zebrovious lives in Middleburg. The longtime side-saddle rider and racer established the Side-Saddle Chase Foundation almost 10 years ago and said the unique division has grown every year with more participation each season. “(Soul Approval) was keen at the start and led off, but settled well into a steady gallop with Olivia behind us on her mare Nova,” Zebrovious described how the race unfolded. Julie Nafe’s Gun Lobby briefly took the lead on the backstretch, but Soul Approval and Nova regained control of the pace before the quartet turned into the long Airlie homestretch. The pair met the wire together, and placing judges studied the video replay for an extended period before giving up and declaring the race a tie. Dead heats are a rarity in horse racing, and there has never been one recorded in modern side-saddle racing, said Virginia Steeplechase Association historian Will O’Keefe. “Both horses met the wire together, literally,” Zebrovious said. “It was an absolute thrill. They were both … in it to win it.” Adlestrop Hill’s Paddy’s Crown (Barry Foley up) edged Flaming Sword (McLane Hendriks) in
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First-time side-saddle racer Olivia Sitar, left, challenges former division champ Devon Zebrovious in the Airlie homestretch. Neither judges nor the finish line camera could separate the pair at the wire, making it a rare dead-heat. the open timber, the former hurdle horse earning his first timber win at first asking. He hunted all season with the Orange County Hunt, said trainer Emily Hannum, often the mount for her father, joint-master Jeb Hannum, to lead the field. “We love running at Warrenton. It’s a great place to start,” Hannum said. The trainer said Paddy’s Crown should make the April 9 Old Dominion meet his next target. “We’re taking our time with him.”
Racing this week
The circuit shifts to Upperville’s Salem Farm for the 80th annual Piedmont Foxhounds Pointto-Point on Saturday. The March 26 event begins at 1 p.m. with at least seven carded races over timber and on the turf. The 3 ½-mile Rokeby Bowl open timber headlines the program. Details on tickets for the Piedmont races and complete Warrenton results, current standings and more photos are at centralentryoffice.com.
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Town of Warrenton police say that ‘Splat gun’ incident follows complaints about unruly young people in Old Town By Robin Earl
Fauquier Times Staff Writer
Warrenton Police Department officers interviewed and released to their parents several juveniles allegedly shooting “splat guns” on March 17. One resident was struck — but not injured — by one of the small, water-based projectiles while walking in the area of Falmouth Street and East Shirley Avenue, according to WPD Public Information Officer Chai Fuller. After the Thursday incident was reported to police, the juveniles were located nearby at Taylor Middle School. The battery-powered devices, also called “splatter guns,” were recovered and turned over to law enforcement, Fuller said. No other information regarding the juveniles involved will be released, she said. Splat guns shoot beads that start out tiny but grow to the size of peas when hydrated in water before loading. The beads are shot in a spray and burst on impact. According to an advertisement for the Surge splat gun – the version confiscated by the WPD — the shooting experience is similar to that of a paintball gun, “but with less mess.” The description of the “Surge” splat gun on Walmart’s website says that the device “provides just enough sting to make it exciting!” Fuller added that the WPD has received numerous complaints about juveniles frequenting Old Town businesses, harassing
Splat guns that officers of the Warrenton Police Department took from several juveniles March 17 COURTESY OF WARRENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
customers and damaging property, though she noted that it is not clear if the juveniles involved in this incident have also been involved in the prior incidents in Old Town. Deja Brew Cafe, on Main Street in Old Town, posted on its Facebook page March 7, “I’m sorry to report that we have had to ban unaccompanied minors from the dining room. They can come in and order to go, but they cannot sit in the dining room, unless an adult takes responsibility for them and checks in with the barista. “We have a group of kids from Taylor Middle School that have caused hundreds of dollars in damage at this point, from a destroyed customer laptop to a destroyed guitar, indecent exposure and everything in between. “If you know your child was part of this, please come forward and save us the time. It will come out eventually.” Fuller said, “The Warrenton Police Department reminds you that any incident can be reported whether it is a crime or not. When in doubt, call us out.”
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Sgt. J. Pierce of the Warrenton Police Department shares updates with officers J. Asplundh, N. Healy and R. Kniatt in May 2021 during morning Roll Call at the Jackson Street playground.
Warrenton residents invited to see through a police officer’s lens The Warrenton Police Department and the Piedmont Dispute Resolution Center will host a role reversal exercise called “See it in a Different Light” on Thursday, April 14. The program will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Warrenton Police Department training room, 333 Carriage House Lane, Warrenton. A press release from the Piedmont Dispute Resolution Center explained that “See It in A Different Light” aims to educate the public -- through interactive role reversal exercises – “about the complex role set that police officers must assume and about the complex skill set that they must master to ensure public and personal safety while performing their professional responsibilities.” Participants will learn conflict resolution strategies that can be used to mitigate escalation during a heated interaction, said the release. The program is free. The registration period will be open until April 1. For more information and to register, those interested may visit https://piedmontdisputeresolution.org/warrenton-police-department-see-it-in-a-different-light-role-reversal.
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These property transfers, filed March 9-15, 2022 were provided by Clerk of the Court of Fauquier County. (Please note that to conserve space, only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed. The kind of instrument is a deed unless stated otherwise.) Top Dollar Deal: $1,200,000 in Marshall District Cedar Run District Millfield IV LLC to Graeme Lawrence, 8183 Major Watters Court, Warrenton. $578,760
Crest Lane South, Bealeton. $410,000
RFI WC LC to NVR Inc., 0.6347 acre off Meetze Road, Warrenton. $222,000
Cathie L. Nocero to Robert A. Baxter, 1.4 acres at 13877 Union Church Road, Sumerduck. $535.000
Joseph L. Simpson to Scott Jay Kay, 1.8270 acres at 7777 Overbrook Drive, Catlett. $650,000 NVR Inc. to Bradley Bramble, 0.6152 acre at 6529 Bob White Drive, Warrenton. $766,200 Robert E. Faylor to Balaji Rao Regeti, 5.1295 acres at 8161 Greenwich Road, Catlett. $265,000
Angela Campbell Miller to Brenda L. Bailey, 0.2735 acre at 6261 Winston Place, Bealeton. $355,000
Marco P. Salguero Maldonado to Joanna Christine Randazzo, 10782 Lord Chancellor Lane, Bealeton. $528,000 William Francis O’Keefe to Joseph M. Varona, 27.6491 acres at 11131 Bolton Lane, Bealeton. $1,150,000
Rockwood Homes Inc. to Jose Jonathan Gutierrez, 4.13202 acres at 4669 Midland Road, Midland. $539,900
John R. Meadows T/A Meadows Electric to Charles Craig Johnson, 0.5450 acre at 6337 Schoolhouse Road, Bealeton. $435,000
Lee District Rex Muller to Rigoberto Salazar, 11410
Center District Andrew W. Jones to Chad E. Detwiler,
6423 Tazewell Street, Warrenton. $625,000 David Seelig to Trevor Cristie, 2.6557 acres at 7219 Blackwell Road, Warrenton. $510,000 Scott District Misas Invest LLC to Akash Shah, 1215 Brittle Ridge Road nr. Warrenton. $725,000 Richard Funderberg to Kanneganti Murthy, 4.5074 acres at 6554 Culver Drive, Warrenton. $505,000 Nathan Christian Wells to Christopher Gary Pilbeam, 0.7654 acre on Bunker Hill Road nr. The Plains. $19,000 Marshall District Fleetwood West LLC to Jennifer Ann Zepralka, 41.8546 acres at 1662 Winchester Road nr. Delaplane. $1,200,000
Joe Springer Properties LLC to Carlos Zuhars, 0.9953 acre at 8232 Lees Ridge Road, Warrenton. $395,000 Carlos B. Gasparico Moreno to Phornsawon Locke, 8659 Anderson Avenue, Marshall. $423,000 Angela E. Konik to Benjamin Banks, 2.2465 acres at 5466 James Madison Hwy., The Plains. $425,000 Old Salem Community Development LLC to Marlon G. Daniels, 4233 Manor Drive, Marshall. $680,830 William R. Kemper to Jefferson Holdings LLC, 8615 Colston Court, Marshall. $190,390 Jeffrey D. Lyons to Richard Dudash, 2.0121 acres at 7273 Wildrose Lane, Warrenton. $906,000 Benoit J. Bosquet Tr. to Luis De La Plaza, ½ interest in 50 acres at 3098 Freezeland Road, Linden. $585,000
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OBITUARIES Judith Lucile Beavers Judith Lucile Beavers, 79 of The Plains, VA died on March 14, 2022 at her home. She was born on July 11, 1942 in Houston, TX a daughter of the late Clarence Herbert Peters and Emma Wray Peters. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence Peters, Jr. Mrs. Beavers was a member of Marshall Baptist Church and an amateur radio operator with the call sign KG4TMF and a member of the Fauquier Amateur Radio Association. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Thomas Richard Beavers; her daughters, Karen Lynn Beavers, The Plains, VA, Tammy Rene Beavers, Lincoln, NE and Terri Robin Beavers of The Plains. The family received friends on Sunday, March 20 from 2:00 PM until a memorial service began at 3:00 PM at Marshall Baptist Church, 4121 Winchester Road, Marshall, VA 20115. Memorial contributions may be made to the Marshall Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome. com.
PATRICIA CORYELL HUMPHREY Of Alexandria, VA. Patricia Coryell Humphrey, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and Christian role model, died at her Alexandria, VA., home on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, surrounded by her family. Born on September 7, 1937, in Indianapolis, IN, she spent her early years in Lebanon, IN, the third child of Glynn L. Coryell and Allie May Heath Coryell. She attended Abbott Academy in Andover, MA, before graduating from the National Cathedral School in Washington, DC in 1955. That year, she was also a debutante in the Washington Cotillion. She then earned a B.S. in Speech from Northwestern University in Evanston, Il. in 1959. She put her degree to work at WRC-TV, NBC’s Washington, DC affiliate, as secretary to the station manager; program director for “Inga’s Angle,” a 30-minute morning TV show; program director for the WRC Radio political show “Capital Bylines”; and station promotion manager. She married Scott Humphrey in 1961 and left WRC-TV in 1964 to raise two daughters. As a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Alexandria, she served as a Vacation Bible School leader, Youth Sunday School teacher, Young Adult Bible teacher, and the Community Bible Study’s teaching director. She was also active in the church’s Apples of Gold Women’s Ministry and in the music program. She was the first organizer of First Baptist’s annual Living Christmas Tree concert. As a Bible teacher and missionary advocate, she traveled to 25 countries. She also served as a board member and volunteer at the Alexandria Community YMCA and as a member of the Junior League of Washington, DC. She was a member of The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America. She was both the rock and the glue of her extended family, hosting annual Thanksgiving dinners and other family get-togethers at her Alexandria home and at the Humphrey farm near Warrenton, VA. With a no-nonsense manner and an infectious laugh, she masterfully managed big egos and strong opinions, political and otherwise. She leaves Scott, her husband of 61 years; two daughters, Sarah Douglas (Tom) and Mary Jane Pessaud (Billy, deceased); and four grandchildren: Meredith Grace Douglas, Scott Bradford Douglas, William Humphrey Pessaud, and Jack Christian Pessaud. She also leaves a sister, Crystal Coryell Gravely Helbing Austin (Jim), two nieces, and four nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Glynn Heath Coryell and Ritchie Brook Coryell, and a nephew, Henry Clay Gravely IV. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2 p.m. on April 2, 2022, at First Baptist Church of Alexandria, 2932 King St., Alexandria, VA 22302. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Children’s National Hospital, First Baptist of Alexandria Foundation, and Mt. Olive Ministries in Mt. Olive, MS.
Barbara Jean Waugerman “Sweetie” Barbara Jean Waugerman “Sweetie” passed away March 14, peacefully in her sleep. She was born March 4, 1938 to Clarence and Sally Sisk Furr. Sweetie loved her sports. She never missed a Redskins’ or Nationals’ game or a Nascar race. She loved the country group Sawyer Brown and spent many years as a fan and groupie. Along with her parents, she is predeceased by her baby sister, Sally Boydston and her beloved cat, Allie. She is survived by her older sister, Mary Payne, her children, CJ Waugerman, Lisa Murphy and Robert Waugerman, as well as grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and many other people she loved and those that loved her. She is going to be missed by so many. Services were held on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Middleburg Emmanuel Cemetery, Middleburg, VA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to your local SPCA or animal shelters. Please visit www.roystonfuneralhome.netto express online condolences to the family. Arrangments by Royston Funeral Home, Middleburg, VA.
Barbara S. Yates (Bobbi) Barbara S. Yates (Bobbi), a resident of Warrenton, VA since 1969, passed away on March 11, 2022 at Lake Manassas Health & Rehabilitation Center, following complications from a stroke she suffered on February 28. She was 83 years old. She was born in Alexandria, VA on November 19, 1938. She was the daughter of Rose L. and Albert L. Sanchez of Alexandria, VA. She is survived by her high school sweetheart and loving husband of 64 years, Philip G. Yates; 3 sons, Michael G. (Patty) of Centreville, VA, R. Mitchell (Karen) of Jeffersonton, VA, P. Bradford (Signe) of Gainesville, VA; 6 grandchildren, Christopher (Sarah), Lauren (Hunter), Benjamin, Matthew, Grant and Ella; a great grandchild, Blair; her sister, Betty Lee Baker of Alexandria, VA; her brother in law, Douglas J. Yates of Nashville, TN and four nieces. Bobbi and Phil were raised in Alexandria, VA and both graduated George Washington High School in 1957. They started dating in 1955. They were married in Alexandria on June 8, 1958. Immediately after their honeymoon they moved to Charlottesville, VA where Phil had just completed his first year at UVA. For the next four years, Bobbi worked full time at HEW and then at the Army JAG school while Phil worked part time to enable him to complete his five-year program for a BCP degree. Bobbi also served as secretary for the UVA Honor Society for several years. They had their first 2 sons, Mike and Mitch, in Charlottesville while Phil was still in school. Somehow they made it all work. Upon graduation from UVA in 1962, they moved back to Alexandria, lived in Park Fairfax for several years and then purchased a home in Braddock Heights. They moved to Warrenton in 1969 and built a home that is still their residence today. During the first 30 years in Warrenton, Bobbi was a homemaker, a real estate broker, an active parent volunteer at Warrenton Junior High School, one of the first women soccer coaches for boys in the WYSC, a B-rated tennis player and served on the Fauquier County Board of Assessors. She was an industrious and intelligent lady. Bobbi loved her family and doted about all of her grandchildren, even attending their many sporting events all over VA. She loved to cook, family beach vacations, and getting the family together for holiday and birthday celebrations. She also loved her pets, dancing and several cruise trips to Bermuda with Phil and friends. In her later years, Bobbi suffered severe back, leg and feet pain. She had several major operations, but despite the pain she remained the same beautiful person she always was. Bobbi was respected and loved by many friends and relatives. She had a caring nature, a friendly manner and a beautiful smile. She was a very compassionate person who will be missed by all who knew her. A Mother’s Day card created by her sons succinctly summed up her character as – Amazing, Lovely, Beautiful, Happy, Devoted, Adored. At her request, the funeral will be for family only with a private burial at Culpeper National Cemetery. Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton, VA is making arrangements.
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OBITUARIES Ethel Virginia Gibson Ethel Virginia Gibson (nee (neeBaker) Baker)
Ethel Virginia Gibson (nee Baker), 84, of Rectortown, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 17, 2022 in Midland, Virginia. She was born and raised in Fauquier County, Virginia, the daughter of David Earl Baker and Bessie Frazier Baker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, David Milton Baker and her ex-husband, Robert L. Gibson, Sr. Ethel married Robert L. Gibson, Sr. in 1956 and graduated from Marshall High School in 1957. She worked as a homemaker raising her sons, also working at the IGA in Marshall for nearly 30 years. Her love of children and cooking led her to Marshall Jr. High in 1974 where she became the cafeteria manager. She delighted in making hot meals for the school children and is still remembered for her kind spirit and homemade rolls. She left the school in 1987, changing careers to work at Middleburg National Bank where she made many friends and acquaintances, retiring in 2005. Ethel was a longtime member of Cool Springs Methodist Church. She loved serving in many capacities with her dear friends there, taking great joy in preparing and serving meals to the congregation and the community. Ethel loved music, inspiring her sons’ musicianship, and travel, as well as being an avid reader, bird watcher and gardener. Her faith and her family were the most important things in her life, and there were always beautiful flowers to compliment her devotion. Ethel is survived by her son, Bobby, and his wife Becky; her son, Gary, and his wife, Beverly; her son, Rusty, and his wife, Sarah; her sister, Betty Hensley; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and her beloved dachshund, Luna. The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 22, from 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM at Royston Funeral Home, Marshall, where funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 23 at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow at Marshall Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice or the charity of your choice.
Woodrow “Woody” Thomas Dykes Woodrow “Woody” Thomas Dykes, born December 6, 1942 in Wichita KS died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Lexington on March 11, 2022 at the age of 79. Throughout his life he was a stellar athlete earning a scholarship at Wichita State for gymnastics, while holding the State of Kansas diving record for many years. He competed at the 1964 Olympic Trials in diving, beating many of the competitors and only narrowly missing a spot on the Olympic team. Woody moved to Virginia in 1970 and became the Director of Park Authority of Prince William County. A lifelong self-starter, he owned businesses ranging from a homemade leather working shop, sporting goods stores, to video game arcades. His most memorable endeavor was the decades he spent as a Federal Firearms Dealer and Antique Firearms Historian. It was through this venture that he made friends from across the country and around the world. As an avid outdoorsman, he loved to fish in the streams, lakes, and rivers from Lexington, VA to the western states, and in the deep blue waters of the Sea of Cortez, off Los Barriles, Mexico. Woody loved life and adventures, he always found the good in any situation, his smile was infectious, he always had a story or joke to share, and he welcomed everyone to a seat at his table. He is preceded in death by his parents Wilbur T. Dykes and Doris E. Dykes; brother Robert Michael Dykes. He is survived by, his partner of 29 years, Sheryl Carls of Lexington VA; sisters Barbara Vaughn of Portland OR and Lucinda (Steve Rusan) Dykes of Cottage Grove OR; son Travis (Michelle) W. Dykes of Potomac Falls VA; grandchildren Grace, Ani and Elizabeth (his “Liz”) Dykes of Potomac Falls VA. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to a charity of your choice. Woody would especially appreciate donations to charities that support Veterans, wildlife conservation, children, and animals. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, VA.
Janet Mae Gray Janet Mae Gray, 87 of Warrenton, VA passed away on March 17, 2022 at Novant Prince William Medical Center. She was born on Oct. 27, 1934 in Fauquier County, VA a daughter of the late William and Ella Utterback. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Ray Gray, Sr. Mrs. Gray retired from Fauquier County Public School working in Cafeteria Food Service. She is survived by her children, Debra (Ed) Kinsey, Myrtle Beach, SC, James R. (Tina) Gray, Jr., Jeffersonton, VA, Thomas Gray of Warrenton, and Margaret (Gary) Waln, Myrtle Beach, SC; her grandchildren, Jamie Gray, Kevin Canard, Ray Woodward, Amber Beltran, Brittany Pritt and Jeremy Gray; seven great grandchildren and a very special companion of 25 years, Ralph Eubank. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 22 from 11:00 AM until her funeral service begins at 12:00 Noon at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton. Rev. Frank Fishback will officiate. Interment will follow at Warrenton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome. com.
William T. Miller William Townsend Miller, 93, a longtime resident of Warrenton passed away on March 17, 2022 at the UVA Culpeper Medical Center. Mr. Miller had been a resident of The Culpeper for three years. He was born on October 31 1928 at The Plains, VA a son of the late Frank Milton Miller and Gladys Griffith Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Kirby Miller; and three brothers, John Franklin Miller, Daniel B. Miller and Leroy Miller. Bill served in the US Army for two years in active duty and then in the US Army Reserves for five years. He was a career banker working from 1957 until 1995 at the former Fauquier National Bank and then Marshall National Bank. After his retirement he served for fifteen years with the Fauquier County Reassessment Office. A very active member of his community, Bill was a longtime member of the Warrenton Baptist Church, serving in many capacities including as a Deacon. He was a member of the Warrenton Ruritan Club for well over 50 years and was an active member of Mt. Carmel Masonic Lodge #133 in Warrenton from 1961 until his death. He enjoyed collecting coins and was a member of the Warrenton Stamp and Coin Club. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Billy and Jean Miller, Greg and Karen Miller and Paula and Billy Leach; his sister, Mary Ellen Miller; five grandchildren, Steven (Elizabeth) Miller, Bobby (Erin) Miller, Jennifer (Jeff) Harrigfeld, Amanda (Brooks) Osburn and Andrew Miller; and twelve great grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 23 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton where funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 24 at 11:00 AM. Pastors Mike Bradley and Douglas Harris and Chaplain Hans Murdock will officiate. Interment will follow at Warrenton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Warrenton Baptist Church 123 Main St., Warrenton, VA 20186 or Warrenton Ruritan Club, P. O. Box 1074, Warrenton, VA 20188. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome. com.
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Deborah Denise Croom Tellis Deborah Denise Croom Tellis passed away at her home in Manassas, Virginia on March 17, 2022, while bravely battling cancer. She was born on September 13, 1957, in Washington D.C. to parents John H. Croom, Jr. (1932 – 2021) and Eliza Jane Croom (1933 – 2011) and is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Chester; daughter Cheriden; son Jonathan; sisters Marcia, Diane, and Muriel, as well as many other extended family members and friends. To say that her family will miss her greatly is an understatement. Those of us who were blessed to be touched by her understand that her existence and the imprint she left on our hearts cannot be understated. After graduating with her Associates in Applied Science from Marymount University in 1978, Deborah worked as a legal administrative assistant before marrying Chester Tellis on December 29, 1979 and having her daughter in 1986 and her son in 1987. She was a dedicated wife and mother who treasured her family and embraced ever moment with them. She was one of the kindest, most generous and compassionate women you’d ever have the pleasure of meeting. Deborah had the sweetest personality and always knew what to say and do to make the people around her comfortable. She loved to love on people. Even when she spoke in anger, she was often the first to apologize and to try to heal what was broken. She was unselfish to a fault and wouldn’t hesitate to offer help when someone needed it. In her free time, she loved reading, traveling, and spending time with her family. She was passionate about gardening and decorating an enjoyed keeping an immaculate yard and home. She also loved visiting Virginia Beach, where she would spend time shopping, listening to live music, and strolling along the boardwalk with her husband. Deborah was one of a kind and to be loved by her was to be truly blessed. She loved fiercely and deeply, and we take comfort in knowing that she is now at peace and surrounded by light. Visitation will be held at Dale City Christian Church on Saturday, April 2, 2022, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, with service beginning at 11:00 am. Burial will be at Midland Cemetery at 1:00 pm. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30
James Lee Chen It is with heavy hearts and a reflective outlook that we announce the passing of James Lee Chen. James (Jim) most recently lived in Winchester, VA, but spent the majority of his life in Bowie, MD. Born in Washington, D.C. to Chinese immigrants V.T. (Vung Tsung) and Lurene Chen (born Woo), he followed in his father’s footsteps as an engineer. Jim worked as a civil servant for almost 33 years for the Department of the Navy and Federal Aviation Administration with a focus on radar systems. Jim was fond of many things and impacted a variety of communities and individuals throughout his life. He met his wife, Vickie, on the intramural volleyball courts while attending the University of Maryland along with many life-long friends. Jim then attended George Washington University and earned his Master degree in Engineering Administration. He was also a swim coach and amateur astronomer who shared his passion for sport and observing the night sky with his swimmers and anyone who would lend him their ear with an interest in space. He also had a love of music, specifically the guitar, and even had a stint teaching lessons to students of all ages. Most recently as the President of the Shenandoah Astronomical Society, Jim continued inspiring others through backyard star parties and engaging virtual meetings. Achieving a life-long goal in retirement, Jim published not one, but five books, all on the topic of astronomy. He also gave talks based on his manuscripts and authored a blog at http://www.jamesleechen.com. He fought to the end through a short but intense battle with pancreatic cancer, and always remained true to himself; telling jokes, keeping up with the Washington Nationals baseball team, petting every dog he came across, and watching superhero movies. He was a superhero to many and that is how he will be remembered by his wife, Phyllis Vickie Chen, his sons, Adam and Alex, his daughter-in-laws, Margeaux and Tiffiny, and his beloved dog Molly. Jim’s memory will also live on through the brother he never had and his wife, Gary and Sherry Hand, his many long-time friends including Mike and Kathy Ficco, Ray and Cheryl Futran, and Steve and Helen Schwartz, his sisters-in-law and brother-in-law and their families including Jennifer Davison, Lorraine Lovill and Miness, Stella Culotta and Sam, and Philip Lockheed and Olga, as well as the new friends he made in Virginia including the Steve and Kathy Sowers and his Astronomy Club members. A celebration of life will be held at Omps Funeral Home (1600 Amherst St.) in Winchester, VA on March 24, 2022 from 1-3 p.m. followed by a reception at his home in Gore, VA. If anyone wishes to honor his memory, donations can be made in his name to either a local animal rescue or the American Astronomical Society (https://aas.org/donate), a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring humanity to look at the stars and enhance our understanding of the universe, a mission he lived by.
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Often, a deceased’s family may request a memorial donation to a specific cause or charity instead of flowers. When making a memorial donation, a protocol should be adhered to and it should be done in a timely fashion. Even if the donor wishes to remain anonymous, it’s essential to make sure the charity knows the name and address of the bereaved family so the charity can inform them. The family will want to know their loved one has been commemorated. If a specific charity or foundation isn’t listed, a legitimate nonprofit, such as Habitat for Humanity or Greenpeace, is suitable. A memorial donation in the form of cash gifts to the family must be handled with discretion by the giver. At MOSER FUNERAL HOME, we pride ourselves on providing quality products and dignified service at an affordable cost. Our funeral home has served Fauquier County and the surrounding areas since 1836. We are proud of our heritage of service to the community. Our spacious facility at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, has ample parking. Please call (540) 347-3431 for more information. Ask us about our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY, just outside of Warrenton. “In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” Abraham Lincoln
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Timothy Anthony Barr died on March 19 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on July 23,1940, he grew up in NJ and received his Bachelor and Master degrees in science from Montclair University. He taught physic and biology in Passaic and Kinnelon High Schools before moving to VA where he was an assistant principal in Fairfax County at Fort Hunt, Lake Braddock, West Springfield ,and Chantilly High Schools before retiring to enjoy biking , fishing ,and joining the model train clubs that put modular layouts together at events for the public to enjoy. He leaves behind his wife, Mary, of 56 years: daughter, Kathleen and husband Joseph and grandkids, Jack, Joe, and Mary: son Christopher: brother, Greg and his wife Karen and their sons, Greg, Andrew, and Ryan, as well as many relatives and friends . Final arrangements will be a family affair. In lieu of flowers, plant a tree or bush in his honor, as he was very concerned about climate change,
Betty Lou Rose Betty Lou Rose passed away peacefully Thursday March 17th, 2022, at her home in Front Royal Virginia, with her loving sister and caretaker Barbara Stuchell by her side at the age of 80. Betty was born in Fauquier County on September 23rd, 1941, to the late Walter and Louise Woodward. She is predeceased by her brother James Fletcher Sr. Betty is survived by sisters Sue Bettis, Juanita Wines, and Barbara Stuchell; Brother Joseph William Fletcher Jr; Children; Wanda Flynn, William Moore, and Terry Shanks. As well as twelve grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. The family will receive friends Friday March 25th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Royston Funeral Home in Middleburg Virginia. A service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday March 26th at 11 a.m. with interment following in Orlean Cemetery. After the service, family invites friends and relatives to join them at Marshall Ruritan to further celebrate Betty’s life. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be given to Freedom Baptist Church or Blue Ridge Hospice.
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Our beloved Saroja Krishnan passed away on March 21st, 2022, in Chantilly, Virginia, at the age of 83 years. Saroja is survived by her loving children Usha, Asha Shankar, and Jyothi, their spouses and eight fantastic grandchildren and two great grand kids who loved her very dearly. She was born on August 27th, 1938, in Trichur, Kerala. She married Mr. E.S.V. Krishnan in 1960, at the age of 22 years. When asked about her decision to marry Mr. Krishnan, she often joked about how she barely knew him before her wedding day, but took a leap of faith, trusted her destiny, and cherished her married years thereafter. Saroja made the bold move of relocating to Kuwait in 1960 after marriage, and even boarded her first flight at that time! In Kuwait, she lived 50 grand years of her life, where she built a legacy alongside her husband, lovingly brought up four children and earned much deserved respect and love from friends, family, and the whole Indian community in Kuwait. Both Saroja and Krishnan were actively engaged in the Chinmaya mission in Kuwait, being the pioneers for establishing the Chinmaya community there, helping many families connect with their Hindu faith and Indian culture and the backbone of the mission family. Saroja was popularly known as ‘Mrs. Krishnan’ or lovingly called ‘Mummy’ by everyone in Kuwait. Mrs. Krishnan was known for her impeccable memory and ability to chant innumerable shlokas, bhajans and chantings from memory. She was passionate about teaching adults and children bhajans and shlokas and passing on the wealth of her expansive knowledge to everyone who walked into her home. Many people referred to her as the “Grand lady of Kuwait”! She wore vibrant Kancheevaram sarees and enamored everyone with her wicked humor, charm, and wit. She was often called upon to inaugurate many Indian functions with love and respect by the community. As a person, Saroja was bold, determined, and efficient. Before cell phones were around, she was a walking phone book and always knew everyone’s number off the top of her head! She was always curious and loved learning, be it her craze for technology, new games like candy crush and was a supreme candy crusher with the level of 2,298 and was so proud of this achievement. Her interest in learning something new every day. She was ahead of her times and sometimes made it hard for us to keep up with her keen interests. She was sharp as a whip and had an amazing memory. Her witty humor and gregarious personality made her the life of any social gathering. She connected with so many and touched the lives of everyone who crossed her path. After Krishnan’s passing in 2008, Saroja came to the US and lived her years with her children, sons-in-law and daughter-inlaw in the US and Canada. She became a proud US citizen in 2018. She enjoyed the company of her grandchildren and great grandchildren who affectionately called her Ammama and G-G-ma (great grandmother) respectively. Her passion for cooking and enjoying delicious varieties of food was unsurpassed. Most people know her as the “Idli nazi” for her precise and fluffy dlightful idli. In her heyday, she would be able to whip up dishes to serve over a 100 people with ease and speed. And she has certainly passed down her love for cooking and food to all her kids! She was famous in Kuwait for her utterly butterly “Nai Payasam” ! Although this is a big loss for the entire family, we want to cherish all the beautiful memories and the legacy of this vibrant lady! A memorial service is scheduled for March 22nd from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm EST at Pierce Funeral Home (9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA, 20110). To commemorate her beautiful life and amazing journey, we would appreciate your support to the below listed charities that Saroja was very passionate about supporting during her lifetime. American Diabetes Association h t t p : / / m a i n . d i a b e t e s . o r g / s i t e / TR?px=16694922&pg=personal&fr_id=13321 American Cancer Society https://raiseyourway.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.personalCampaign&participantID=3405
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Miscellaneous For Sale
45 RPM record collection original 50’s, 60’s app 2500 various prices 571-344-4300. Garage/
232 Yard Sales Lois Vol. FD, 4/2; 8a-1p. Something for everyone. 8ft tables for $20 each. Vendor space is limited. This event will be held rain or shine. For reservations/more info, please call 540-439-2120. Call Today 888-351-1660
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Lost
Pets
LOST & FOUND ADOPTIONS TOO!
HYGIENE AND TOILETRY ITEMS, CLOTHES AND SHOES FOR FAMILIES THAT NEED
FAUQUIER SPCA
The 1st Saturday of every month. 9am11am. CDR Resource Center will be at Faith Christian Church and International Outreach Center, 6472 Duhollow Rd., Warrenton
540-788-9000 www. fauquierspca.com e-mail fspca@ fauquierspca.com
Antiques & Collectibles
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Electric 3-Wheel Scooter w/Basket. Nice community get around. New - Never Used, Serious offers. $1.100. 703-629-3279 JFK, Sinatra books/ magazines, M Jordan championship mini BB (set of 7) COA 571-344-4300 J. Gibbs 1991 football card as coach, racing book both autographed 571-344-4300. Like New Chicago Oscilating Multi Tool and Black and Decker router table on caster table. Great condition. $25 takes both. Text 703-915-9498 for pick up in Opal. Man on the moon 7/69 magazine,books records (album, 45’s) 571-344-4300 Raisinettes Tony the Tiger key chains Peanuts uncut card sets Redskins yearbooks game day books 571-344-4300 Ringling Bros programs 1971-2005 castaways wreck bar shaker cans 1 9 7 0 ’ s ( 5 ) 571-344-4300 SI magazines also swimsuit issues 1970present M Jackson mag (3), 78 RPM records 571-344-4300 The Illustrated Encyclopedia Crimes & Punishment Vol. 1-28 published 1994. Hard cover & in excellent condition. Mysteries of Mind, Space & Time, The Unexplained Vol. 1-26, published 1992. Hard cover & in excellent condition. Both sets $100. Call 540-270-0599 if interested.
Garage/Yard Sales
American Legion Post 72 Warrenton is hosting a craft fair!
April 2 from 11:00 to 4:00 at the American Legion located at 345 Legion Dr, Warrenton, VA 20186. Fee’s will be $40 for 10x10 space or $50 for the same space with power. Please drop a check at the post in our mailbox (in an envelope please) with Craft Fair Reservation on the memo line.
Business Services BRIAN’S LANDSCAPING AND TREE SERVICE.“I have been running my ad in the Fauquier and Prince William Times since 2011. My ad has paid for itself over and over again. The price cannot be beat.” LICENSED, INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES. 540-937-4742 or 540-222-5606
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ADAMS CUSTOM SERVICES, LLC. Siding, Windows, Roofing. Visit us online at adamscustomservices.com. or call 540-349-8125. Free Business 350 Services estimates ADAMS CUSTOM SERVICES, LLC. Siding, Windows, Roofing. NUTTERS Visit us online at PAINTING & adamscustomserviceSERVICES s.com. or call 540-349-8125. Free Call Erik estimates 540-522-3289 For all your heating and cooling needs. Rc´s AC Service and Repair, 540-349-7832 or 376 Home Improvement 540-428-9151 GO WITH THE BEST!!! Brian´s Tree Service. Addison´s Building & LICENSED, INRemodeling. AddiSURED, FREE EStions, basements, TIMATES. Tree reb a t h r o o m s , moval, trimming, sundecks, repairs. Lideadwooding, stump censed Insured. removal, lot clearing. 540-244-2869 Senior discounts 5 4 0 - 9 3 7 - 4 7 4 2 o r Affordable Roofing with Terry´s Handyman 540-222-5606 Services, LLC. LiGO WITH THE BEST!!! censed & Insured. Brian´s Tree Service. Commercial & residenLICENSED, INtial. Senior discounts. SURED, FREE ES540-270-7938 TIMATES. Tree removal, trimming, R e m o d e l s ; N e w Homes; Windows; deadwooding, stump Painting; Garages; removal, lot clearing. B a t h r o o m s ; Senior discounts Kitchens; Decks;. 540-937-4742 or Class A. Lic & in540-222-5606 sured. GMC EnterG R AV E L : A L L prises of VA, LLC. PROJECTS. Topsoil; 540-222-3385 fill dirt; mulch. No job too small.540-8254150; 540-219-7200 385 Lawn/Garden
Hagan Build & Design. Specializing in basements but we do it all! 540-522-1056. Free estimates, licensed and insured.
JBS Excavation & Clearing, Free estimates, tree removal, horse arena, d r i v e w a y s & landscaping. No job too big or too small. 703-582-0439 Miller´s Tree Servic, complete tree service. Renoval, mulching, storm damage, bucket truck, firewood. 540-222-2089 North´s Custom Masonry. Retaining walls, stone work, patios, repoint ing brick, chimneys, driveways. 540-533-8092 North´s Tree Service & Landscaping. Complete tree service. All phases of landscaping. 540-533-8092 This Could be Your Ad! Call 888-351-1660
FALL CLEANUP; FENCE REPA I R S ; L AW N CARE; TREE & STUMP REMOVAL; SCRAP R E M O VA L ; SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS. CALL KURT JENKINS, HONEST AND RELIABLE. 540-717-2614 SNOW REMOVAL TOO!! GORMANS TREE AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES. Seasonal Clean up. Snow removal, grinding, mowing, take downs. Free estimates. 540-222-4107; 540-825-1000
SPRING TRAIL RIDE
May 28; 9am gates open-3pm gates close (rain date 5/29)
Three Oaks Farm
605 Automobiles - Domestic 1998 Buick Century Custom Silver. Only 100,000 miles. Inspected. Runs great. New tires. Leather. Full power. Premium stereo. $2995! Call now 540.840.1090
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7073 Cedar Crossing Way, Rixeyville, VA 22737
Benefits Little Fork Volunteer Fire & Rescue
Pre-registration: $40 per rider Day of registration: $45 per rider Tax deductible!! Ride on your own on marked trails. Try Fun Obsticals along the way. Negitive Coggins proof required! Helmets required! Space limited. Contact: Susan 703-298-8776 Email: susan123@hotmail.com
for registration for & payment instructions. Nonrefundable.
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 XLT, 5.7Hemi engine, lifted. Trade for smaller truck or sell. 540-878-6594 GMC 2020 ACADIA AT4 4X4 - 21K One owner, dark sky metallic with kalahari/black leather interior, 1st & 2nd row captain chairs w/third row bench seat, heated/cooled seats, dual skyscape 2-panel sunroof, 20“ alloy wheels, Bose infotainment system, navigation, power liftgate, collision avoidance package; loaded. Exc. cond. $44,000 OBO. 540-623-3618
Business Services Adam’s Services
Justin Adams
“I constantly receive calls from my Business Service ads in the Fauquier Times and Prince William Times. Their customer service is outstanding. The ads pay for themselves.” Visit us online at adamscustomservices.com. or call 540-349-8125. Free estimates
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Legal Notices ABC Licenses
ABC Licenses
Full name(s) of owner(s): LA PRIMA FOOD GROUP INC. Trading as: 2 KYLES 4305 FAUQUIER AVE. SUITE C, THE PLAINS, FAUQUIER COUNTY VIRGINIA 20198 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Beer & Wine on Premise/ Mixed Beverage Catering license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Teresa Evans, Secretary
Full name(s) of owner(s): CHRISTINA KAZMIERSKI & MICHAEL KOZLICH Trading as: T H E M A R K E T a t B L U E WAT E R KITCHENN 9030 John Mosby Highway, Upperville, Fauquier County Virginia 20184 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Retail - On & Off Premise - Beer & Wine only license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Christina Kazmierski Date notice posted at establishment: 3/16/2022
Note: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.
ABC Licenses
Full name(s) of owner(s): RELIER CO Trading as: FOX MEADOW WINERY 3310 FREEZELAND ROAD, Linden, Fauquier, Virginia 22342-5368 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Farm Winery license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Amanda Darvill/President Date Notice posted at establishment: March 12, 2022 NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.
Note: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.
Full name(s) of owner(s): CAST IRON HOLDINGS LLC CAST IRON CRAFT HOUSE PS Trading as: CAST IRON CRAFT HOUSE, 11 SOUTH 2 N D S T R E E T, W A R R E N T O N , FAUQUIER COUNTY VIRGINIA 20186 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Beer & Wine on and off Premise/ Mixed Beverage license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Phillip Ross Note: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.
Public Notices
Public Notices
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for the Owner 689 Industrial Road Warrenton VA 20186 to satisfy a lien for rental on March 29, 2022 at approx. 2:00 PM at www.storagetreasures. com.
V I R G I N I A: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FAUQUIER COUNTY IN RE: ESTATE OF JASPER KORNEGAY, DECEASED CWF2020-162 SHOW CAUSE ORDER AGAINST DISTRIBUTION (Va. Code Section 64.2-556) It appearing that a report of the accounts of Russell D. Meadows, Jr., Personal Representative of the estate of Jasper Kornegay, deceased, and of the debts and demands against his estate has been filed in the Clerk’s Office, and that six months have elapsed since the qualification of the Personal Representative, on motion of Russell D. Meadows, Jr., the Personal Representative, IT IS ORDERED that the creditors of, and all others interested in, the estate do show cause, if any they can, on the 22nd day of April, 2022 at 8:30 a.m., before this Court at its courtroom at 40 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, VA 20186 against the payment and delivery of the Estate of Jasper Kornegay, deceased, to the beneficiaries entitled thereto without requiring refunding bonds. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Order be published once a week for two successive weeks in the Fauquier Times a newspaper published in Warrenton, Virginia. ENTERED this 10th day of March, 2022. James E. Plowman, JUDGE I ASK FOR THIS: Hanna Lee Rodriguez, Esq; VSB #48719 Walker Jones, P.C.; 31 Winchester Street Warrenton, VA 20186-2896 540-347-9223 (office); 540-349-1715 (fax) Counsel for Executor
Public Notices ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE 8.01-316 FAUQUIER COUNTY JUVENILE & DOMESTIC RELATIONS DISTRICT COURT Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Matthias R. Meyers The object of the above named suit is to conduct a permanency planning hearing potentially seeking a change of goal to adoption and to adjudicate any petitions to voluntarily or involuntarily terminate parental rights concerning the minor child, Matthias R. Meyers (d/o/b 11/13/2020). And, it appearing by Affidavit filed according to law that the biological father of Matthias R. Meyers is unknown and the diligence has been used without effect to ascertain the identity and/or location of the party to be served, and it is therefore ORDERED that the UNKNOWN FATHER appear in Court on May 6, 2022 at 8:30 AM in Fauquier County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court to do what is necessary to protect his interests. Kimberly A. Chadwick, Counsel for Fauquier County DSS It is ORDERED that the defendant, Unknown Father appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before May 6, 2022, 8:30 AM
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Legal Notices PUBLIC NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING APRIL 5, 2022 5:00 P.M.
WARREN GREEN BUILDING, SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, 10 HOTEL STREET, WARRENTON, VIRGINIA
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Code of Virginia §15.2-4300 et seq., the Fauquier County Agricultural and Forestal District Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss the following Agricultural and Forestal District renewals, additions and withdrawals:
District Renewals
4th Renewal of the Paris Valley Agricultural & Forestal District (AGFO-22-016921) 5th Renewal of the Cobbler Mountain Agricultural & Forestal District (AGFO-22-016922) 5th Renewal of the Southern Fauquier Agricultural & Forestal District (AGFO-22-016923) 5th Renewal of the Middleburg/Marshall Agricultural & Forestal District (AGFO-22-016924)
District Additions
15 Addition to the Upperville Agricultural & Forestal District th
Owner(s)
Dorry Gascon & Andrew Keahon Dorry Gascon & Andrew Keahon William A. Crawford, IV & Lori Ann Garrett Cynthia Benitz Landmark Conservation, LLC
19th Addition to the Orlean/Hume Agricultural & Forestal District Alvin Richard & Christine W. Knudson
District Withdrawals
Owner(s)
Expiration Date June 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 June 30, 2022
Parcel I.D. #
Acreage
6062-61-9473-000
37.5100
6944-47-4601-000
34.4095
Parcel I.D. #
Acreage
6051-25-4705-000 6051-67-4067-000
12.3970 13.0000 39.9600
Fiery Run Agricultural & Forestal District (AGFO-22-016971)
John F. (Sr.) & Nancy A. Urbanski, Trustees
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Springs Valley Agricultural & Forestal District (AGFO-22-016972) (AGFO-22-016973)
James A. & Dana D. Whitt Hannah V. Budd Kyle M. Budd
6953-55-2625-000
43.3240 4.7094
The Plains Agricultural & Forestal District (AGFO-22-016974) (AGFO-22-016976)
Mark Shiloh Miller Alice Lawaetz
7907-99-1951-000 6091-72-4704-000
4.7295 69.4220
The Fauquier County Agricultural and Forestal District Advisory Committee will review and make recommendations to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors concerning the above renewals, additions and withdrawals. Community Development, Planning Division, 10 Hotel Street, Suite 305, Warrenton, Virginia. Members of the public who would like to provide comments at a public meeting of the Agricultural and Forestal District Advisory protect the health, safety and welfare of the community. Advance written comments may be mailed to Fran Williams, Administrative to fran.williams@fauquiercounty.gov. Limited seating will be available to those desiring to speak during a scheduled public meeting. Citizens wishing to appear in person should arrive prior to the start time of the meeting. Upon arrival at the Warren Green Building, you will be receive additional direction. No face covering is required if fully vaccinated. All non-vaccinated citizens are asked to wear facial coverings and abide by other Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. 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
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Barn Help
PT, good pay, clean stalls & 2 horses, 3-4 days/ wk, flex, 2-3 hrs/ day 540-347-9592 ask for Bernadette.
Full Time Employment
CASHIER
FT/PT evenings, 1-9pm, position avail at local Convenience Store. Call Mon-Fri
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Pizza Maker FT/PT, Exp a + $15/hr
540-347-1252
M & P Pizza Morrisville, Va
540-439-3935 Ask for Jim
Full Time Employment Do You Love Driving? Fauquier County Public Schools needs you!
Entry Level HR Administrative Associate
Pepsi-Cola of Central VA Warrenton Pepsi-Cola of Warrenton is now hiring for an Entry Level HR Administrative Associate. Duties include but not limited to functions of Human Resources. This is a full-time position to grow your HR skills while developing as a well-rounded administrative professional. Our benefits package offers competitive wages starting at $15.00 per hour (negotiable with experience), medical/dental insurance, 401k retirement plan with employer match, paid time off, life insurance, continued education and many more. Must be dependable, organized, detail oriented, possess good communication skills, able to multi-task, and present yourself in friendly professional manner. Serious candidates only, should email their resume to mpence@pepsicva.com.
IMMEDIATELY HIRING BUS DRIVERS!
CDL Training provided! Starting rate $16.98. No experience required. Evenings, Weekends, Holidays & summers off. Excellent benefits package! Work local! Submit your application today. jobs.fauquiercounty.gov or call 540-422-8300.
Full Time Employment
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH FAUQUIER COUNTY GOVERNMENT
General Services: ● ● ● ●
Maintenance Mechanic III – Roofer Skilled Trades Technician II – HVAC Skilled Trades Technician II – Boiler Mechanic Custodian
Parks and Recreation: ● ● ● ● ● ●
Instructors Concession Worker II Park Laborer II Recreation Center Attendant Recreation Program Coordinator Parks and Recreation Intern
Full Time Employment
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Do you have a heart for people? Do you especially enjoy the elderly? Are you looking for ways to reconnect in the community? Are you a college student, in-between jobs, or retired? If so, we have opportunities for you to provide companionship for our patients – some of whom are former military – just an hour or two per week. Various other opportunities are available as well. No experience needed, training and ongoing support provided, earn community service hours for school, and gain professional employment experience and references.
ProMedica / Heartland Hospice is a nationwide non-profit organization, with a Warrenton, VA office serving patients in the counties of Fauquier, Rappahannock, Culpeper, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Orange, Warren, and the City of Fredericksburg. Staff/volunteers must adhere to established COVID policies and protocols. Visit https://www.promedicahospice.org/ warrenton for more information and contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 540-349-3970.
Finance:
● Procurement Manager ● Accounting Technician
Full Time Employment
Treasurer´s Office: ● Deputy Treasurer I
Community Development: ● ● ● ●
Engineer/Environmental Planner Planner II Administrative Associate Planning Associate
Economic Development:
● Director of Economic Development
IT:
● Systems Analyst IV
Sheriff’s Office:
● Public Safety Telecommunicator ● Kitchen Manager
Library:
● Library Clerk ● Library Page ● Library Assistant
Adult Court Services: ● Court Services Aide
Human Reources:
● Human Resources Help Desk Specialist ● Human Resources Generalist
Commissioner of the Revenue:
● Deputy Commissioner of the Revenue II
Budget:
● Budget & Management Analyst I We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to include but not limited to: · Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, · Annual leave, sick leave, & 2 personal days accrued each year, · VA Retirement System pension & a life ins. 2X annual salary, · 457B individual retirement plan, · Free health care through Fauquier County Employee Wellness Center...and more!
For more information & to submit your online application & resume, visit: jobs. fauquiercounty.gov. Questions, call 540-422-8300.
Customer Service/Sales Associates WARRENTON, LEESBURG, WINCHESTER We specialize in Amish-built outdoor structures, indoor/outdoor furn, animal shelters, and more. Responsibilities include but not limited to: * Maintain a positive, professional attitude toward customers. * Provide the best possible service to our customers while utilizing & identifying upsell opportunities. * Must be able to maintain a client base. * Responding promptly to customer inquiries. * Providing ongoing communication with each customer to assure total satisfaction. * Handle incoming calls, emails and walk-ins from customers and communicate with customers through various channels. * Exp/knowledge in wood construction helpful but will train right candidate. *Merchandising sales floor & general cleaning duties as needed to assure welcoming atmosphere. *Weekend shifts required and other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS *Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook. *Training will be provided to the right candidates; sales experience is preferred but not required. BENEFITS: Medical & dental ins, paid leave & holidays, uniforms and bonus program for full time associates. TNT is an equal opportunity employer. PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO: marketing@spayneco.com M/F/D/V
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SENIOR ACCOUNTANT Manassas CPA Firm
5+ years experience in accounting, A/P, A/R kevin@sareentax.com
Full Time Employment Products Analytics Manager (Light Wave Dental Management, LLC, Woodbridge, VA): Reqs MBA (U.S./ foreign equiv); 1 yr exp in Product Dev or Digital Marketing. Qualified applicants email resume to Recruiting@ lightwavedental.com.
Full Time Employment
Flagger Traffic Plan seeks Flaggers to set up and control traffic around construction sites. A valid drivers license is a must, good pay, & benefits. If interested please fill out an application at 7855 Progress Court Suite 103 Gainesville, VA on Wednesdays from 9am to 12pm or online at www.trafficplan.com
Full Time Employment Micron Technology, Inc. has openings for Process Engineers in Manassas, VA. Maintain and support Physical Vapor Deposition/ Ion Implantation, Rapid Thermal Processing (PVD/ Implant/RTP) equipment and process modules. Troubleshoot yield issues related to assigned modules, as well as develop long-term yield improvement plans, utilization improvement plans, and process improvement plans for assigned modules. Mail resume to Amberley Johnson, 8000 S Federal Way, Boise, Idaho 83716. Please reference Job # 10878.3193.9.
Full Time Employment
Retail Sales Associate Tri-County Feeds, Fashions, Finds Marshall, VA
Tri-County is hiring full-time retail sales associates! We seek reliable, friendly professionals with warm interpersonal skills who enjoy working in a team environment. Must have experience in the equine industry and/or feed store/ tack shop experience. We offer competitive pay, extensive training, professional development, employee discounts and purchase programs. This position includes weekends. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, a high school graduate, and able to stand, use stairs and lift inventory. Positions include weekend shifts. Experience with computers or point-ofsale software is a plus. Applications available at http://www. tricountyfeeds.com/visit/employment. Apply in-store or by emailing jwade@ tricoutyfeeds.com. We’re located at 7408 John Marshall Hwy, Marshall VA.
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Employment Full Time Employment SUB MAKER, KITCHEN PREP & CLEAN UP $11/HR Apply in person: JOE & VINNIE´S PIZZA Waterloo Shop Cntr, 540-347-0022
Full Time Employment
SEASONAL GARDENER
to support garden team on private estate in The Plains, VA. 40/hrs a week March through October. Duties include maintenance of flower & vegetable gardens and greenhouse. Applicant must be able to perform physical labor in all weather conditions, work independently and maintain valid driver’s license with clean record. Background check required. Salary commensurate with exp. Please send resume to openclassified@yahoo.com.
Full Time Employment FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER for Santee Inc to start work by the middle of June. We are a mid-sized trucking company that has been operating in Northern Virginia and the surrounding metro area for close to 40 years. We are located in Sterling, Virginia, near Dulles Airport. Applicants should be ready to work alongside a very diverse and driven workforce. Salary is negotiable. 703-471-3900
Full Time Employment
APPOINTMENT SETTERS
For Manassas CPA firm. 1+ years’ experience in setting appointments via telemarketing prospects. Email resume to: kevin@sareentax.com
BOOKKEEPER Manassas CPA Firm
3+ years experience in accounting, bookeeping, A/P, A/R kevin@sareentax.com
preferably with certification; Truck mount system; In Home & Office Cleaning Insurance and Benefits Available
Early’s Carpet, Inc. Amissville, VA Call Donna: 540-937-5500 to make an appointment
Full Time Employment
Chef/Cook Craft & Crust Pizza Tavern Remington New high volumn Brick oven pizza restaurant looking for experienced cooks/ chef. Great environment and great pay. Please call 540-270-0169 or 571-292-0066
Full Time Employment
Full- Time Teacher
Grades 1-5. Wakefield Country Day School, a small private school in Rapp County. Start in August 2022, includes health, tuition, retirement & personal days. Email: ahoffman@wcdsva.org
Full Time Employment
BUSNINESS DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE
For Manassas CPA firm. 2+ years’ experience in setting appointments, presenting & closing deals. Email resume to: kevin@sareentax.com
SIGNING BONUS!
RADIOLOGIC TECHNICIAN Warrenton, VA; 540-351-0662 Check us out on Google and FB!
LEAD TEACHERS & ASSISTANT TEACHERS
LAB/GENERAL ASSISTANT
for a horse reproduction center, PT/ seasonal, flexible hours. 540-937-9832.
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Full Time Employment
needed for Warrenton,VA. Hours 1:30-7:30 M,W,F. Additional hours may be available. No experience necessary.
Please send resume to: scbskt@hotmail.com
Full or Part Time
Walnut Grove Child Care 540-347-0116 or 540-349-9656 Full Time Employment Are you retired or semi-retired?
Kitchen Staff Servers Food Runners & Bartenders Front Porch Market and Grill The Plains, VA
Looking for a competitive salary, benefits and opportunities for growth? The Front Porch Market and Grill in The Plains, VA is hiring in all positions. P/T and F/T positions on our kitchen staff, food runners, servers and bartenders. Prior experience preferred. Full time staff enjoy healthcare and other benefits. Initial salary package is based on experience. All positions will offer valuable experience, skill building and potential for growth. TO APPLY COME IN DURING BUSINESS HOURS AND COMPLETE AN APPLICATION. 6483 Main St, The Plains, VA. Open at 11am Thursday - Sunday.
Like working outdoors 1 or 2 days a week? Want to work for a 47 yr old company with Christian values? We have an opening on our inspection team for someone with basic construction knowledge to inspect exteriors of homes for maintenance issues. Entails driving to communities in Prince William & Fairfax & a fair amount of walking. Paid training provided. Contact Mark at MJF Associates in Manassas at 703-369-6535 or email to mjfapply@gmail.com.
Part Time Employment
Full Time Employment
Grounds Staff Bristow Manor Golf Club
FIREFIGHTER/MEDIC
Seeks motivated individuals to help maintain the course. No exp necessary, landscaping background a plus. Benefits include free golf, meal & merchandise discounts. FT & PT seasonal positions available. Retiree´s welcome. Apply via email to:
sbarrett@bristowmanorgc.com
Full Time Employment
15 Passenger Van Driver
Established transportation company has an immediate part time position open (2-4 days per week) transporting military personnel from Woodbridge, VA to Fort Lee, VA and Fort Meade, MD. No CDL required but must have a good driving record and must be able to pass DOT physical and drug test. Ideal for veterans or semi-retired person but not required. Send applications with references to amber.bfs360@ gmail.com or call 606-594-7018.
Administrative Assistant Warrenton, VA commercial real estate firm has an immediate FT opening for an admin assistant. Detail oriented, ability to multi-task, and MS Office knowledge a must. Industry related training will be provided. Send resume & salary expectations to MKA at: info@mkassociates.com
Activity Bus Driver
to transport students to sports activities and field studies. Part-time. Requirements: CDL Class B Driver’s License with a P endorsement, clean driving record, able to pass a background and drug check. Hours are varied, so flexibility is a must. Competitive pay at $30 per hour. Our activity drivers play a vital role in our extra-curricular programs and we value their efforts! For more information, contact Colleen Ruddle 540-878-2752 or email accounting@highlandschool.org
Full Time Employment
Full Time Employment Marshall, VA Full-time route driver. We seek reliable and dedicated professionals with experience driving box trucks. We offer competitive pay, extensive training, employee discounts and purchase programs. Applicants must be 18 years or older, a clean driving record and must be able to lift 50lbs. frequently. Apply in-store or by emailing msutphin@tricountyfeeds.com We’re located at 7408 John Marshall Hwy. Marshall, VA 20115
Full Time Employment
Full Time Employment
Feeds, Fashion, Finds
Delivery Route Driver
Full Time Employment
Full Time Employment
$5,000
Experienced Hardwood Sand & Finisher Cleaning Technicians
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Chiropractic Receptionist
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Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl
Full Time Employment
Full Time Employment
Full Time Employment
Flooring Installers
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Warrenton Training Center Fire Department Warrenton, VA Full-time Emergency Med Tech / Paramedics
The Warrenton Training Center is seeking experienced firefighters/medics. Qualified candidates will be expected to combat, control, and extinguish fires, and must be able to perform rescue and salvage operations. Candidates must be able to administer medical aid and assist with containment of hazardous material spills. Competitive candidates must be US citizens, at least 21 years of age, and will be required to successfully complete a thorough and extensive background investigation. Firefighters work 24-hour shifts resulting in a 72-hour work week. Firefighters are expected to work overtime when needed and to be on-call during off duty hours in the event of an emergency. Salary Range: Starting at $80,000/annual. Candidates must have: 5 years’ experience as an active member of an organized Fire/EMS Department Valid Motor Driver’s License Certifications in: Firefighter Professional Level I and II (NPFA 1001); Emergency Vehicle Operations Course and Driver Orientation (NFPA 1002) EMT-Intermediate minimum requirement, Paramedic strongly preferred. All out of state EMS certifications will be required to obtain reciprocity through Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services upon hire. Hazardous Materials Operations Level Certification (NFPA 472), Technician Level preferred Basic Pump Operator – DPO preferred Knowledge of building construction, firefighting equipment various means of combating fires, and medic experience. Computer skills and strong interpersonal skills All fire/technical rescue certifications must be PRO Board or IFSAC recognized Please include copies of certifications with resume and mail to the following address or email address. Any applicant that does not include copies of certifications will not be considered. brian.d.johnson116.civ@mail.mil or The Warrenton Training Center PO Box 700, Warrenton, VA 20188 ATTN: WTC/Personnel
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