Home and Garden section, see pages 14-17. April 6, 2022
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As Warrenton’s weekly Black Lives Matter vigil nears its third year, organizers have no plans to stop By Daniel Berti
Fauquier Times Staff Writer
A stream of nearly 50 people toted bright yellow, Black Lives Matter signs to the corner of Courthouse Square in downtown Warrenton on Saturday morning, forming a long line on the sidewalk. Several held signs with images and names of Black men who have been killed by police in the United States. Across the street, a group of six people gathered with American flags, “All Lives Matter”
flags and a sign reading “BLM equals Marxism.” Two Warrenton police squad cars idled nearby. Within minutes of the vigil beginning, just after 10 a.m., passing vehicles began honking. Some people waved. Others gave them a thumbs down. As a truck passed, a passenger leaned out the window and yelled, “White Lives Matter!” From another car, someone shouted, “Let’s go, Brandon!”
FAUQUIER TIMES STAFF PHOTO/ ROBIN EARL
Franny’s Farmacy in Vint Hill celebrates grand opening By Robin Earl
Fauquier Times Staff Writer
Although open since December 2021, Franny’s Farmacy NOVA CBD store celebrated a grand opening at its Vint Hill location April 2. The vibe was cool and casual; the shop has a spa-like feel.
TIMES STAFF PHOTO/DANIEL BERTI
See BLM, page 4
Rich Black and Robin Mason chatted with Franny Tacy, the original “Franny,” at the grand opening April 2.
‘Seed to shelf’ store offers ‘high-end CBD’
Bill Doerler stands on the opposite side of the street from a Black Lives Matter vigil in downtown Warrenton on Saturday, April 2.
Owner Robin Mason said that’s appropriate considering the health benefits she believes CBD products can provide. Neat rows of soothing balms and lotions are lined up alongside edible products like cookies or jars of hemp honey. The flawless mirror glazes on perfect hemp bon bons rivals those in an upscale confectionary. See CBD, page 2
Sexual misconduct victim, Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company settle lawsuit By Coy Ferrell
Fauquier Times Staff Writer
Nearly four years after a 16-yearold was the victim of a criminal sexual misconduct incident at the Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company, the victim of the incident and the organization have settled a lawsuit out of court for an undisclosed financial sum, according to a court order dated April 1. The suit originally demanded $2 million in damages. However, officials from the fire company and the victim’s attorney declined to say how much money will be paid out as a result of the settlement or give any more details about the agreement. Whatever the amount of the settlement, the individuals named in the suit or the volunteer company may not ultimately be financially liable. “VFIS (Volunteer Fire Insurance Services, a division of Gladfelter Insurance) has a policy with the Fauquier Volunteer Fire Rescue Association,” explained Fauquier County Attorney Tracy Gallehr, “premiums
“The issues raised in the lawsuit have been addressed, and the Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. will continue its service to the citizens of and visitors to Fauquier County as it has since 1924.” STATEMENT FROM WARRENTON VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY AND THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY
for which are funded by the county’s fire and rescue levy, and that policy covers all volunteer companies within the county.” Gallehr said that she is unaware of the terms or structure of any settlement and whether any financial obligation will be entirely paid by the VFIS policy. See LAWSUIT, page 10
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