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As most students return to classrooms, counselors are alert to signs of trauma Editor’s note: This is the first story in a series examining the unfolding mental health consequences of living through the protracted COVID-19 pandemic. By Randy Rieland
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Fannie Lawrence. The caption calls her a “redeemed” slave child.
Criminal complaint: Gainesville man stole gun in Opal, then shot at occupied vehicles in Remington By Coy Ferrell
Times Staff Writer
in “crisis” in the region is climbing. “The children who do not have consistency and structure and stability at home are the ones who’ve been struggling,” said Kathy Sickler, social worker for the Rappahannock County School District. “That’s why I support having these kids come back to school four days a week. School can provide those things. “But everyone is experiencing this pandemic in a different way, and for some people it’s been very traumatic,” she added. “Trauma can be very long-lasting.”
The Gainesville man accused of shooting at three occupied vehicles on James Madison Highway (U.S. 29/15) in Remington on Saturday had rented the firearm from a local gun shop to use at a shooting range on the premises, the criminal complaint filed with his arrest alSammie Nasser Abulaban leges. He stole the gun, drove to Remington and began shooting, hitting at least two occupied vehicles on the highway, according to the complaint. The suspect then called 911 to report the incident and told investigators “he wanted to spend the rest of his life in jail and wanted to kill people,” the document says. Sammie Nasser Abulaban, 25, was arrested April 3 and charged with three felony counts of shooting maliciously at an occupied vehicle, three felony counts of using a firearm in the commission of a felony and one felony count of larceny of a firearm. He was arraigned in general district court Monday and remained in custody as of Tuesday morning, according to court records.
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Kids are resilient. Right? At least that’s the conventional wisdom -- that children innately bounce back from adversity. But what about during a prolonged pandemic, when they’ve been isolated from not just their friends, but also their teachers and other supportive adults? When their home life is likely to be roiled with uncertainty and angst -- or worse -- and when no one can answer the question “When will this be over?” It’s a matter that will come into sharper focus as their lives begin to take on a hint of normalcy. By next week, students in all public schools in Rappahannock and Fauquier counties will be able to choose a four-day, in-person schedule. The hope is that once students fall back into more typical routines, their stress will fade and fears about the future will ease. But like so much of what’s happened over the past year, this is uncharted territory. One thing that is clear is that the number of kids
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COVID-19 snapshot Tuesday, April 6 Vaccines
Virginia: 4,277,076 doses given (33.2% of the population have received at least one dose); 18.4% are fully vaccinated. Fauquier: 23,602 have received at least one dose (33.1%); 13,499 are fully vaccinated (18.9%) Perspective: An average of 80,544 vaccine doses are being administered in the state every day. For county-by-county comparison, the rate of vaccinations per 100,000 (at least one dose) in Fauquier is 33,139 (at least one dose); the rate per 100,000 in Prince William County is 28,031; in Culpeper it’s 27,952, in Rappahannock it’s 37,558, and in Fairfax it’s 31,518.
New cases of coronavirus
Virginia: 1,434 Tuesday; 627,605 to date Fauquier: 15 Tuesday; 4,350 cases to date Perspective: The seven-day average of new cases in the state is 1,381 per day. For the county, the average number of new daily cases in the last seven days is 12.
Cases in the Fauquier County School Division
Active cases: 1 Cumulative cases since Sept. 24: 150, 65 in students and 85 in staff members Quarantining (as of March 26): 44 students and 4 staff members
Seven-day positivity average (total PCR tests vs. positive tests)
Virginia: 6.4% Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District: 8.4% Perspective: When the positivity rate is below 5% for two weeks, it is a signal that transmission is low enough to begin lifting some restrictions.
Hospitalizations
Virginia: 26,815 Fauquier: 180 Perspective: There were 30 COVID-related hospitalizations in the county during the first month of 2021, 12 more than during the entire month of December 2020. There were 32 in February and 20 in March.
Deaths
Virginia: 41 Tuesday; 10,401 to date Fauquier: 62 Perspective: The county has lost 31 residents to COVID-19 so far in 2021, as many as in all of 2020.
Outbreaks
Virginia: 2,914 total (978 outbreaks in long-term care settings -- resulting in 31,154 cases and 3,998 deaths – 1,087 outbreaks in congregate care settings, 148 in correctional facilities and 196 in health care settings. In the educational settings category, there have been 195 outbreaks in childcare settings, 83 for college/university and 227 for K-12.) Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District: 36 total (15 outbreaks in long-term care facilities, 12 outbreaks in congregate settings, 3 in correctional facilities, one in a health care setting, one in a childcare setting and four outbreaks in a K-12 setting); 1,437 cases have resulted from those outbreaks.
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The county canceled its favorite events in 2020. In 2021, they’re back. In many ways, 2020 was the year that wasn’t. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, dozens of events and celebrations were canceled. As spring 2021 arrives along with the crocuses, there is hope that many of the county’s favorite happenings will be able to resume. Here are some of the events that are on the calendar, so far.
Saturday, April 17
The Warrenton Farmers Market will return Saturday, April 17 and take place every Saturday until November this year. The market takes place in the public parking lot on First Street in Old Town Warrenton, behind the town hall building. The weekly event went on even amid the early days of the pandemic last year, beginning as a drive-thru market before transitioning to a walk-up format. For the first time, a market was also held for several weeks during the winter. More information can be found at oldtownwarrenton.org.
Saturday, April 22
The Warrenton Garden Tour, part of the Garden Club of Virginia’s Historic Garden Week, is set for Thursday, April 22. The tours of historic properties in and around Warrenton are hosted by the Warrenton Garden Club. More information can be found at vagardenweek.org.
Saturday, May 29
Spectators will be allowed again at the Virginia Gold Cup this year, an annual steeplechasing race at Great Meadow in The Plains that will take place on Saturday, May 29. The event went ahead last year with no spectators. More information can be found at vagoldcup.com.
Friday, June 25 (tentative)
Warrenton Town Limits, the annual Independence Day celebration held at the Warrenton Aquatic and Recreation Center and the Athey Sports Complex, will take place this year on Friday, June 25 unless restrictions on public gatherings prohibit it, according to Warrenton Vice Mayor Sean Polster. The free event usually draws thousands and features live music, kids’ activities and free swimming at the WARF along with food vendors. A fireworks display will take place regardless of whether the other activities are able to go ahead, Polster said. The event was cancelled last year, but two fireworks displays took place for residents to enjoy from afar. More information is available at oldtownwarrenton.org.
Wednesday, July 14 to Saturday, July 17
The Fauquier County Fair will return in 2021 from July 14 to 17. The fair was cancelled in 2019 because construction at the neighboring Central Sports Complex took up room normally reserved for fair parking. In 2020, the board initially announced the fair would go on amid the pandemic but announced a few weeks later the event was cancelled due to coronavirus concerns. More information can be found at fauquierfair.com.
Sept. 18 (tentative)
The Warrenton Spring Festival, typically held in May, is likely to be held this autumn instead. Carlton Shutt, the interim director of the Fauquier Chamber of Commerce, said the organization has requested to hold the event on Saturday, Sept. 18 and the date could be finalized this week after a meeting with town officials. The festival was cancelled in 2020 as the pandemic peaked for the first time in Virginia. More information will be available at fauquierchamber.org.
Vaccine availability in local health district expands to all adults The Virginia Department of Health’s Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District has begun to vaccinate people in Phase 2, while continuing to vaccinate anyone in Phases 1a, 1b and 1c. Only those registered will receive an appointment for a vaccination. While vaccine supply is increasing, it remains limited, said Lorrie Anderew-Spear, risk communications manager for the VDH. She said, “Please be patient as we continue to reach out to the most at-risk and underserved, while offering vaccine to each person who desires it as soon as possible. We are devoting ev-
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ery available resource to this effort.” Phase 2 includes all those age 16 and older (for Pfizer vaccine) and 18 and older (for Moderna and Johnson & Johnson). All phases are identified in detail at www.vdh. virginia.gov/covid-19-vaccine/. “We are excited to be expanding vaccination opportunities to the majority of our population,” said Dr. Colin Greene, acting director of the Rappahannnock-Rapidan Health District. “Please understand that we will still book the elderly and most at-risk See VACCINE, page 3
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Fill dirt and rural road improvements on supervisors’ April agenda By Coy Ferrell
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County supervisors could approve as soon as this Thursday a proposed amendment to the county’s zoning ordinance that seeks to more closely regulate the importation of dirt and waste material onto Fauquier County properties. A public hearing will be held on the matter before the vote. The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will meet Thursday, April 8 at 6:30 p.m. for a regular meeting and eight public hearings; the meeting will be held at the Warren Green Building at 10
Hotel St., Warrenton. Members of the public may participate in citizen’s time and the public hearings either in person or remotely at fauquiercounty.gov. Also on Thursday’s agenda are several resolutions that designate priorities for state-funded improvements to rural roads. Under the proposed six-year plan, Rogues Road (Route 602) near Vint Hill would be first in line for “safety and operational improvements.” Whiting Road (Route 622) outside Marshall would be second in line for funding, with proposed improvements including an upgraded railroad crossing. A total of 18 roads
around Fauquier County are included in the proposed plan. Other agenda items include: a resolution to incorporate the 2021 parks department master plan into the county’s comprehensive plan; a resolution to raise the debt-issuance threshold to require a bond referendum from $25 million to $36 million; and a resolution to allocate $650,000 to purchase development rights for 551 acres of active farmland. The full agenda may be viewed at agenda.fauquiercounty.gov.
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October Greenfield (right), upper river steward for Friends of the Rappahannock and Gary Rzepecki (left) , director of the Fauquier parks department, plant trees along the banks of the Rappahannock River at the Rector Tract in Remington last month. Parks and recreation employees, along with representatives of Friends of the Rappahannock and the Piedmont Environmental Council, planted a total of 120 native-species saplings at the park; the trees were donated by the Friends of the Rappahannock as part of their Head Water Stream Initiative. A public kayak/canoe launch will be constructed by this summer at the Rector Tract; a second boat launch will be constructed at the Riverside Preserve in Waterloo.
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A Rectortown graveyard’s link to the ‘most photographed slave child in history’ Just before the Civil War began, fully half of Fauquier County’s residents were enslaved. Their lives, even their names, are buried in the past. It is beyond time to remember them. This is the third story in an occasional Fauquier Times series highlighting the forgotten -- many of whom have descendants living here today -- and the local residents working to uncover their histories. By Chris Connell
Filling in Fauquier’s Past
shot missed – was mortally wounded by Phillips and his 18-year-old son, SamuA fallen tombstone in an old cemetery el, who also fired. Father and son were on a farm outside Rectortown marks the convicted of manslaughter and sentenced grave of a man who killed a neighbor in to three years in the state penitentiary in 1859 and set in motion events that made Richmond, which was soon to be the capital a little blue-eyed, flaxen-haired enslaved of the Confederacy. Ayres’ testamentary wishes did not go girl a poster child for abolition during the to plan. The women -- including Fannie’s Civil War. In 1863, when Fannie Lawrence was 5, a mother, Mary Fletcher, who had still-enfamed abolitionist preacher in New York had slaved children in the area -- at first forsook her pose Shirley Temple-like in fancy dress- freedom and elected to remain in Virginia, es, then the photos were sold to raise money living with Ayres’ kindly mother. When she from sympathizers of the movement. died, Fannie, Viana, Sallie and many others The Library of Congress has an online escaped Rectortown, eluded Confederate paexhibit on Fannie Lawrence. And her tale trols and wild hogs for more than 40 miles, is detailed in a 2015 and made it safely account, “A Sad Stobehind Union lines ry of Redemption,” to Fort Williams in written by Page Alexandria near the Johnson, editor of a seminary. newsletter for HisAccording to toric Fairfax City, a Lawrence’s autobigroup dedicated to ography, Viana, at 10 preserving local heror 12 the eldest sisitage. ter, pleaded for her Johnson drew to adopt 4-year-old largely on the 1893 Fannie. The nurse autobiography of agreed to temporarCatherine S. Lawily take the “beautirence, an ardent anful child and I soon ti-slavery and tembecame very much perance crusader attached to her.” from upstate New Lawrence wound York who had come up keeping her and to Virginia to nurse taking her to New Union soldiers at a York, where she had tent hospital on the Fannie christened grounds of the Episat Plymouth Church copal Seminary in in Brooklyn by the Alexandria. Rev. Henry Ward Fannie and two Beecher, brother older sisters, ViPHOTO COURTESY OF THE LIBRARY of Harriet Beechana and Sally, were OF CONGRESS COLLECTION er Stowe, author of among several chilFannie Lawrence with the nurse who adopted “Uncle Tom’s Cabdren of three en- her, Catherine Lawrence. in.” Beecher paradslaved women who ed the “redeemed had been impregnatslave child,” as he called her, before his ed by their owner, Charles Rufus Ayres. He congregation, baptized her as Fannie Virwas a wealthy young Virginian who studied ginia Casseopia Lawrence and took up a at Yale and the University of Virginia to collection reportedly of $1,200, although practice law, but instead owned a mill and farmed 500 acres outside Rectortown with Lawrence said she never received any of the money. He warned that her light skin at least 12 enslaved workers. Despite his dependency on slavery, he put her in danger of being abused by slavewas “a Union man,” Johnson wrote, and in masters or sold into prostitution. “Look upon this child,” the preacher his will, the 32-year-old Ayres promised the three women their freedom and money for urged. “Tell me, have you ever seen a fairer, them to move north and to pay for their chil- sweeter face? This is a sample of the slavery dren’s education when he died. which absorbs into itself everything fair and The 1857 will came into force sooner attractive. The loveliness of this child would than Ayres could have imagined. A bitter only make her so much more valuable as a quarrel with a neighbor, William Wesley chattel.” Phillips, over a gate ended in an exchange of gunfire on Nov. 11, 1859. Ayres – whose See FANNIE, page 6 Piedmont Journalism Foundation
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The graveyard where William Fletcher and William Phillips – and perhaps many others are buried – on a farm in Rectortown.
The mystery in the graveyard
Only two engraved tombstones can be seen in the old, fenced graveyard on a farm outside Rectortown. The two lives nearly lost to time are marked in a quiet, undulating field of grass. The farm’s owner wondered why so large a cemetery for two people. He knew of the men on the tombstones. William Fletcher (1782-1856) and William W. Phillips (1825-1876), had owned portions of this land and nearby property farmed by enslaved workers. Phillips and his son had gone to prison for killing another neighbor, Charles Rufus Ayres, in 1859 in a quarrel, setting in motion a chain of events that led to a little girl whom Ayres fathered becoming “the most photographed slave child in history” because she looked white. Perhaps others are buried here, the landowner thought -- and went to unusual lengths to find out. The landowner, who declined to be identified to protect his privacy, had heard of a “landscape history” project at the Upperville estate of the late Rachel “Bunny” Mellon. The nonprofit Mellon founded, Oak Spring Garden Foundation, had hired Michael Gaige, an ecologist based in New York state who prepares landscape histories combining detailed accounts of the natural features and the fruits of digging into land deeds and other records. Gaige’s report was replete with illustrations, maps and photos for the foundation, which shares Mellon’s garden, books and passion for botany with artists, schools and other visitors. Oak Spring is only miles away from the farm outside Rectortown, which also once belonged to the Mellon family. The landowner enlisted Gaige. As he had at Oak Spring, Gaige last April brought in a company that uses groundpiercing radar to detect the outline of objects underground. The company’s radar is customarily used to look for cracks in concrete and pipes, not to detect burial places, but for $800, the job was done. The radar, mounted on a three-wheeled device that looks like a lawn mower, shows only variations in density of the soil beneath the surface and cannot distinguish a tree root from a bone or even a sleeping groundhog. “It’s not like a depth finder on a boat that shows the fish. It’s not that sophisticated,” said Gaige. But the operator placed small white flags in every spot where the radar blipped, “and at the end there was more or less a grid pattern, with 27 burials” three or four feet below the surface, he said. They could have been earlier settlers, enslaved workers or both, and with the high mortality for children in those days, more than one body could have been placed in those 27 locations, Gaige said. For now, it remains a mystery and there are no plans to dig up the cemetery. “That’s outside my field of expertise – and comfort,” said Gaige. --CHRIS CONNELL
The landscape history conducted for the Oak Spring Garden Foundation may be read at this link: bit.ly/3cMeTkK The flags, in roughly a grid pattern, mark places where bodies could be buried.
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Let’s create more of the Warrenton we need without losing the Warrenton we love. The proposed comprehensive plan does not look like Warrenton. Relying on dated assumptions, the plan assures a population boom, higher taxes, more traffic and a diminished quality of life. And it brushes aside residents fearing the loss of small town Warrenton. Join us in asking the mayor and town council to help create more of the Warrenton we need — walkability, business opportunities, diverse housing — without losing the Warrenton we love. Why not strengthen existing neighborhoods before starting new ones? Please testify at the April 13 public hearing or send comments to citizencomment@ warrentonva.gov and urge council to: 1. Tap the brakes on population growth 2. Cap building heights at four stories consistent with Warrenton’s profile 3. Eliminate cut-through streets and high-speed bypasses through neighborhoods and along parks 4. Preserve Warrenton’s industrial land for jobs, not suburban apartment buildings 5. Allow the public to weigh in on land use applications rather than giving developers a free hand.
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A Rectortown graveyard’s link to the ‘most photographed slave child in history’ FANNIE, from page 4 He sent Fannie to the studio of a Brooklyn photographer to pose in formal dresses, sometimes with her adoptive mother. The daguerreotypes, photographs developed on special silvered plates, were mounted on “cartes de visite,” calling cards that were popular in that era, and sold to abolitionist sympathizers. Fannie posed at least 17 times in Brooklyn and elsewhere. The cards “were wildly popular in the North, making Fanny the most photographed slave child in history,” Johnson wrote in “A Sad Story of Redemption.” Lawrence took Fannie on tours to sing at churches and may have profited herself from sales of the cards. The story has no happy ending for Fannie or her sisters. Lawrence went back to Virginia to retrieve Viana and Sallie with the idea of placing them in “good Christian families” in New York who promised to educate them. Instead, they used them as servants. Sallie died of consumption in 1867. Viana lived just four years more. Fannie reached adulthood, but against her
adoptive mother’s wishes “married one whom I opposed, knowing his reckless life rendered him wholly unfit for her,” Lawrence said. The husband abandoned Fannie with an infant daughter, leaving them to destitution. When Fannie died, her “double orphan” child was left “unprotected and unprovided for, only as far as the small savings of her mother’s hard labor will go.” “My three Southern children are all laid away, for which I thank my heavenly Father,” Lawrence wrote in the autobiography, titled “Sketch of the Life and Labors of Miss Catherine S. Lawrence, Who in Early Life Distinguished Herself as a Bitter Opponent of Slavery and Intemperance.” The Civil War nurse died at 84 in 1904. After serving his prison term, Phillips farmed his land without slaves and died in 1876 at 51. He lies near a second toppled stone marking the grave of a neighbor, William Fletcher, who died in 1856. It is not known whether Fannie’s mother, Mary Fletcher, belonged to William Fletcher. After the deadly quarrel, Ayres, Fannie’s father, was given a large funeral and interred in a churchyard cemetery in Rectortown. As for the “most photographed slave child,” it
PHOTO BY MICHAEL GAIGE (WWW.KNOWYOURLAND.COM)
The gravestone of William Wesley Phillips, who killed Fannie Lawrence’s father. The gravestone is in a cemetery on a farm in Rectortown. isn’t known how or when Fannie died or where she is buried. Christopher Connell is a freelance writer, working with the Piedmont Journalism Foundation.
Democrat, retired Marine colonel announces run for Congress Staff Reports will likely change before the 2022 elecA retired U.S. Marine colonel and tion, however, as a result of the upcombusinessman announced Monday ing redistricting process. Navarre served 30 years in the that he is seeking the Democratic Marines before retiring in 2007. He nomination to challenge Republican Rep. Rob Wittman in Virginia’s was assigned to the special operations division within the Joint Staff 1st Congressional District in 2022. Stewart Navarre, of King George at the Pentagon, led training of Iraqi security forces, supportCounty, said he is running ed the first democratic for the seat because he is elections in Iraq and was frustrated with the bitter the chief of staff for sevpartisanship and dysfuncen Marine bases domestion in Washington. tically, according to his “It has caused our citipress release. zens and allies around the Navarre went on to globe to doubt America’s work in private industry, place as the leader of the including spending three free world. I want people Stewart Navarre years as managing directo believe in America and tor of project managebelieve in what America stands for. I’m concerned about ment at United States Commercial where we are headed, and that is Real Estate Services and almost a why I’m running,” Navarre said in an decade as vice president of research at MYnd Analytics, a medical techApril 5 press release. The 1st District, as currently drawn, nology company. There, Navarre said he led teams includes parts of 20 counties, including parts of Prince William and Fauquier. of doctors, researchers, patients and Prince William County voters make up industry leaders in the study of techmore than 21% of the 1st District’s cur- nology focused on improving the rent electorate, the largest share of any prescription of behavioral health county within its borders. The district drugs in the treatment of depression,
Now Accepting Nominations for REC’s Board of Directors The Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) 2021 Director Elections nomination process officially opened March 1. Director elections will be conducted this year in the following three regions; • Region II – the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Stafford and portions of Warren and Rappahannock. Currently represented by Christopher G. Shipe. • Region III – the counties of Albemarle, Madison, Greene, Rockingham and a portion of Page County. Currently represented by Darlene H. Carpenter. •Region VIII – the counties of Hanover and Goochland. Currently represented by William C. Frazier, who will retire this year. Nomination Packets are now available. To obtain the candidate nomination packet, with the exception of the petition, visit myrec.coop/directorelections, email directorelections@ myrec.coop or call 540-891-5889. REC members who desire to become a candidate must reside in the region to which they wish to be elected, meet director qualifications, and complete the nomination process. Director elections will take place on Aug. 11, 2021, at REC’s Annual Meeting. The nomination process must be completed no later than 5 p.m. May 1, 2020. No nominations can be accepted at the Annual Meeting.
anxiety, PTSD and other diagnoses. “I think that given my background and broad experience in the military and private industry, I have the knowledge and skillset to make a difference and deliver real results for our district,” Navarre said. Navarre retired in 2019 and now lives in King George County with his wife Yana Navarre. Wittman was first elected to the U.S.
House of Representatives in a 2007 special election. He has won re-election seven times since then. Wittman has faced a Democratic challenger in every election. Wittman’s Democrat challengers have never received more than 45% of the vote in the district. Most recently, Wittman defeated Democrat Qasim Rashid by 16 points in the 2020 general election.
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Becky Crouch has been working at visitors centers in town for 17 years.
Visitor’s Center welcomes day-trippers and future residents By Robin Earl
Times Staff Writer
Anyone who stops by the new Warrenton-Fauquier County Visitor’s Center in Warrenton Town Hall (21 Main St.) will be able to peruse brochures and employ an interactive computer to find out about local sites of interest – historical buildings, special events and walking tours, for instance. If they stop by between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Tuesday to Friday or 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, they’ll also get a chance to chat with 17-year-visitor’s center veteran Becky Crouch. (Crouch is quick to
point out that if she is not on the job, Warrenton Town staff are happy to answer questions at the front desk.) A 40-year resident of Warrenton, Crouch said she has been a part of several iterations of the Visitors Center – on Keith Street, on Beckham Street and most recently a building at 33 N. Calhoun Street. The new version is scaled down in size and digitized for today’s visitors. Crouch said that visitors who stop by the center often want to know where they can take a hike or find a bike trail. “I try to find out what kind See CENTER, page 8
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Virginia Natural Gas has rescinded a plan to build a new natural gas pipeline in Prince William and Fauquier counties because one of the project’s customers no longer needs new pipeline capacity. The $205 million project, known as the “Virginia Natural Gas Interconnect,” would have added about six miles of new natural gas pipeline and a compressor station in Prince William County’s “rural crescent,” four miles of pipeline in Fauquier County and upgrades to a metering station in Hanover County. “One of the customers for this project is no longer asking for new pipeline capacity, which prompted us to cancel the project,” said Virginia Natural Gas President Robert Duvall in a press statement last week. Due to confidentiality agreements, Virginia Natural Gas would not disclose the name of the customer. The “interconnect” project was a scaled-back version of a much larger natural gas project, known as the “Header Improvement Project,” which would have supplied a new power plant in Charles City County. But plans for the new power plant
failed to materialize last year. Virginia Natural Gas said the pipeline was still necessary at the time because of increased demand from Columbia Gas of Virginia and Dominion Energy subsidiary Virginia Power Services Energy. The project was opposed by local and regional environmental activists who raised concerns about natural gas impact on climate change caused by rising greenhouse gas emissions. Greenhouse gas emissions trap heat and make the planet warmer, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The largest source of greenhouse gas emissions from human activities in the United States is from burning fossil fuels for electricity, heat and transportation, including natural gas, according to the U.S. EPA. The pipeline project was also opposed by the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy in Nokesville. In a letter to the State Corporation Commission, attorneys for the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy said the pipeline would have run directly beneath the training center’s emergency response course, potentially delaying the graduation of police recruits.
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POLICE BRIEF 2 men in custody after alleged attempted burglary; 1 still being sought
The Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office issued an alert at about 3:30 a.m. April 1, asking residents to shelter in place as police searched for suspects in an alleged attempted burglary at the BP gas station on Lee Highway near Nordix Drive in Warrenton. Two men who are suspects and a woman connected to the crime have since been taken into custody. A third man remains at large. Sgt. Steven Lewis of the Fauquier
County Sheriff’s Office said that an on-duty detective came across an attempted burglary in progress at the BP gas station at about 2:30 a.m. on April 1. When the detective attempted to make contact with the suspect, the suspect fled the scene in a car. Lewis said that after a short pursuit, the vehicle stopped, and three men got out of the car and fled on foot. K-9 teams from the FCSO and Virginia State Police tracked the suspects until a Virginia State Police trooper and his partner K-9 Duke located and apprehended one of the men. Anthony Price, 34, of Wash-
ington, D.C., was taken into custody and charged with attempted burglary, eluding, destruction of property, reckless driving, possession of burglary tools and grand larceny. Later that day, Damon Thomas, 32, of Washington, D.C., was apprehended and charged with destruction of property, attempted burglary, possession of burglary tools, motor vehicle theft and conspiring to break and enter, according to Lewis. Fauquier detectives also charged Sam Aspen Cole, 23, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, for her alleged involvement in the attempted burglary. She
was arrested and charged on April 1 with obstruction of justice and is being held at the Fauquier County Adult Detention Center with no bond. One vehicle thought to be associated with the alleged crime was towed from the location. No one was injured in the incident, said Lewis. The Fauquier Sheriff’s Office, along with the Town of Warrenton Police Department, Virginia State Police, Warren County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit and the Fairfax County Police Aviation Unit, assisted with the search operation.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF A PETITION BY NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC A PETITION BY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC ANDOF POWER COMPANY ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY FORVIRGINIA APPROVAL OF A RATE ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE, APPROVAL A RATE ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE, TO COMPLY WITH DESIGNATED RIDERFOR CCR, FOR THEOF RECOVERY OF COSTS INCURRED DESIGNATED RIDER CCR, FOR THE RECOVERY OF COSTS INCURRED TO COMPLY WITH §§10.1-1402.03 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA, 10.1-1402.03 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA, PURSUANT 56-585.1A A55ee PURSUANT TO TO VIRGINIA VIRGINIA CODE CODE §§ 56-585.1 CASE CASE NO. NO. PUR-2021-00045 PUR-2021-00045 •Dominion Energy Virginia (“Dominion”)has hasapplied appliedfor forapproval approvalof ofaarate rateadjustment adjustment clause, clause, designated Rider and federal •Dominion Energy Virginia (“Dominion”) Rider CCR, CCR, for forrecovery recoveryofofcosts costsincurred incurredtotocomply complywith withstate state and federal environmental regulations. environmental regulations. •Dominion requests a revenue requirement of $216.146 million for its 2021 Rider CCR. According to Dominion, this amount would increase the bill of a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt •Dominion requests a revenue requirement of $216.146 million for its 2021 Rider CCR. According to Dominion, this amount would increase the bill of a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours month $2.95. hours perper month byby $2.95. •Due to the ongoing public health emergency related to the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, a Hearing Examiner appointed by the Commission will hold a telephonic hearing in this case •Due the27, ongoing public health emergency related the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, a Hearing Examiner appointed by the Commission will hold a telephonic hearing in this case on to July 2021, at 10 a.m., for the receipt of publicto witness testimony. on •A July 27, 2021, at 10 a.m., of public witness testimony. Hearing Examiner will for holdthe anreceipt evidentiary hearing in this case on July 27, 2021, after the receipt of public witness testimony. •A •Further Hearing information Examiner will holdthis an case evidentiary hearing in SCC this case on July 27, 2021, after the receipt of public witness testimony. about is available on the website at: scc.virginia.gov/case. •Further information about this case is available on the SCC website at: scc.virginia.gov/case. On February 26, 2021, pursuant to § 56-585.1 A 5 of the Code of Virginia (“Code”) and the State Corporation Commission’s (“Commission”) Rules Governing Utility Rate Applications and Annual Infor-
of Investor-Owned Electric A Utilities, and Power Company d/b/aCorporation Dominion Energy Virginia (“Commission”) (“Dominion” or “Company”) filed with theRate Commission its petition requesting Onmational FebruaryFilings 26, 2021, pursuant to § 56-585.1 5 of theVirginia Code ofElectric Virginia (“Code”) and the State Commission’s Rules Governing Utility Applications and Annual Inforapproval of a rate adjustment clause, designated Rider Coal Combustion Residuals (“Rider CCR”), for the recovery of costs incurred to comply with Virginia Senate Bill 1355 (“SB 1355”), codified as Code § mational Filings(“Petition”). of Investor-Owned Electric Utilities, Virginia Electric and Power Company d/b/a Dominion Energy Virginia (“Dominion” or “Company”) filed with the Commission its petition requesting 10.1-1402.03 approval of a rate adjustment clause, designated Rider Coal Combustion Residuals (“Rider CCR”), for the recovery of costs incurred to comply with Virginia Senate Bill 1355 (“SB 1355”), codified as Code § 10.1-1402.03 (“Petition”). In its Petition, the Company seeks cost recovery for certain environmental projects involving coal combustion residual (“CCR”) removal (collectively, “CCR Projects”) located at the Company’s Bremo Power Station, Chesterfield Power Station, Possum Point Power Station, and Chesapeake Energy Center (collectively, “Power Stations”). According to the Company, the CCR Projects are required for the Company
to comply 1355. seeks cost recovery for certain environmental projects involving coal combustion residual (“CCR”) removal (collectively, “CCR Projects”) located at the Company’s Bremo Power In its Petition,with the SB Company Station, Chesterfield Power Station, Possum Point Power Station, and Chesapeake Energy Center (collectively, “Power Stations”). According to the Company, the CCR Projects are required for the Company The Company states that, prior to enactment of SB 1355, the Company initially planned to cap and close in place the CCR storage facilities at each Power Station, consistent with federal and state regulations. to comply with SB 1355. In 2019, however, the General Assembly passed SB 1355, which requires the Company to remove all CCR from the current storage locations and either beneficially reuse it or move it to a qualified landfill. The Company states that, to comply with SB 1355, the Company is required to
The Company states that, prior to enactment of SB 1355, the Company initially planned to cap and close in place the CCR storage facilities at each Power Station, consistent with federal and state regulations. In 2019, however, the from General passed SBPower 1355, Station which requires the Company to remove all CCR from the current storage Solid locations and either beneficially reuseand it oreither move(a)it beneficially to a qualified landfill. (i) remove all CCR the Assembly storage units at each in accordance with applicable standards established by the Virginia Waste Management Regulations reuse TheallCompany that, to comply SB 1355, thebeneficial Companyuse, is required to such CCRstates in a recycling processwith for encapsulated or (b) dispose of the CCR in a permitted landfill as directed in facilities that meet federal Criteria for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills standards; (ii) beneficiate at least 6.8 million cubic yards of CCR from at least two of the Power Stations; (iii) develop a transportation plan in coordination with local governments impacted by the transport
CCR as (iv)the identify options foreach utilizing and prioritizing hiring ofwith localapplicable workers, and advanceestablished the Commonwealth’s workforce goals; Management and (v) compile reports detailing the Company’s closure plan (i) of remove alldirected; CCR from storage units at Power Station in accordance standards by the Virginia Solid Waste Regulations and either (a) beneficially reuse directed inprocess the statute. all and suchprogress CCR inas a recycling for encapsulated beneficial use, or (b) dispose of the CCR in a permitted landfill as directed in facilities that meet federal Criteria for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills standards; (ii) beneficiate at leastasks 6.8 the million cubic yards of CCRRider fromCCR at least of the Power Stations; (iii) develop a transportation plan in coordination withYear”). local governments impacted by the the two transport In this proceeding, Dominion Commission to approve fortwo the rate year beginning December 1, 2021, and ending November 30, 2022 (“Rate The Company states that of CCR as directed;of(iv) for utilizing and prioritizing hiring ofFactor local workers, and advance the Commonwealth’s workforce goals;a and (v) compile reports detailing Company’s closure key components theidentify revenueoptions requirement are the Projected Cost Recovery and the Actual Cost True-Up Factor. The Company requests Projected Cost Recovery Factor ofthe $216.146 million on a plan andVirginia progress as directed in the which statute.includes amortization over the Rate Year of certain deferred costs (including financing costs) incurred prior to the beginning of the Rate Year, and the projected monthly jurisdictional basis, cash expenditures attributable to the CCR Projects. The Company requests an Actual Cost True-Up Factor revenue requirement of $0. Accordingly, the total Rider CCR revenue requirement requested for
recovery during the Rate Year is $216.146 million.toFor purposes of calculating Rate Year projected revenue requirement, Company utilizes rate of return on equity of that 9.2%, the In this proceeding, Dominion asks the Commission approve Rider CCR for thethe rate year beginning December 1, 2021, andthe ending November 30,a general 2022 (“Rate Year”). Thecommon Company states theper two Final in Case No. PUR-2019-00050. keyCommission’s components of the Order revenue requirement are the Projected Cost Recovery Factor and the Actual Cost True-Up Factor. The Company requests a Projected Cost Recovery Factor of $216.146 million on a Virginia jurisdictional basis, which includes amortization over the Rate Year of certain deferred costs (including financing costs) incurred prior to the beginning of the Rate Year, and the projected monthly According to the Petition, the Rider CCR rate will be billed on a cents per kilowatt-hour (“kWh”) basis, which will apply to each Company rate schedule or special contract approved by the Commission purcash expenditures to the CCR Projects. The Company requests an Costcosts True-Up revenuetorequirement $0. Accordingly, the total Rider CCR revenue requirement requested for suant to Code § attributable 56-235.2. Pursuant to Code § 10.1-1402.03, the Company hasActual allocated of theFactor CCR Projects all Virginiaof customers as a non-bypassable charge, irrespective of the generation supplier recovery the Rate If Year $216.146 million. purposes of calculating thetheRate Yearonprojected requirement, utilizes a generaland rate of return common equity 9.2%, per the of any during such customer. the is proposed Rider CCR For for the Rate Year is approved, impact customerrevenue bills would depend onthe theCompany customer’s rate schedule usage. The on Company states thatofimplementaCommission’s Final Order inCCR Caseon No. PUR-2019-00050. tion of the proposed Rider December 1, 2021, would increase the monthly bill of a residential customer using 1,000 kWh per month by $2.95. Interested are encouraged to review and for the details basis, of these and other proposals. According topersons the Petition, the Rider CCR rate the willPetition be billed onsupporting a cents perdocuments kilowatt-hour (“kWh”) which will apply to each Company rate schedule or special contract approved by the Commission pursuant to Code § 56-235.2. Pursuant to Code § 10.1-1402.03, the Company has allocated costs of the CCR Projects to all Virginia customers as a non-bypassable charge, irrespective of the generation supplier TAKE NOTICE that the Commission may apportion revenues among customer classes and/or design rates in a manner differing from that shown in the Petition and supporting documents and thus may adopt of any such customer. If the proposed Rider CCR for the Rate Year is approved, the impact on customer bills would depend on the customer’s rate schedule and usage. The Company states that implementathat differ from those appearing in the Company’s Petition and supporting documents. tionrates of the proposed Rider CCR on December 1, 2021, would increase the monthly bill of a residential customer using 1,000 kWh per month by $2.95. The Commission entered an Order for Notice and Hearing that, among other things, scheduled public hearings on the Petition. On July 27, 2021, at 10 a.m., the Commission will hold a telephonic hearing,
Interested are encouraged to review thecourtroom, Petition and forthe thetestimony details ofofthese andwitnesses. other proposals. with no persons witness present in the Commission’s forsupporting the purposedocuments of receiving public On or before July 23, 2021, any person desiring to offer testimony as a public witness shall provide to the Commission (a) your name, and (b) the telephone number that you wish the Commission to call during the hearing to receive your testimony. This information may be provided to the
Commission three (i) by filling a form revenues on the Commission’s website at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; (ii) by completing emailing PDF version of this form to SCCInfo@scc.virginia. TAKE NOTICEinthat theways: Commission may out apportion among customer classes and/or design rates in a manner differing from that and shown in the the Petition and supporting documents and thus may adopt gov; ordiffer (iii) by calling (804) 371-9141. This public witness hearing will be webcast at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting. rates that from those appearing in the Company’s Petition and supporting documents. July 27, 2021, after the receipt of public witness testimony, either in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or by elecTheOn Commission entered an Order forconvene Notice and Hearing that, among otherand things, scheduled on thethe Petition. Onany Julyrespondents, 27, 2021, atand 10 a.m., the Commission hold adetails telephonic tronic means, the Commission will a hearing to receive testimony evidence relatedpublic to thehearings Petition from Company, the Commission’s Staff.will Further on thishearing, hearing with nobe witness present in the Commission’s for the Examiner’s purpose of receiving will provided by subsequent Commissioncourtroom, Order or Hearing Ruling. the testimony of public witnesses. On or before July 23, 2021, any person desiring to offer testimony as a public witness shall provide to the Commission (a) your name, and (b) the telephone number that you wish the Commission to call during the hearing to receive your testimony. This information may be provided to the Commission in threehas ways: by filling outof a form on the Commission’s website atrelated scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; (ii)orby completingand andtheemailing the PDF version ofissued this form to SCCInfo@scc.virginia. The Commission taken(i)judicial notice the ongoing public health emergency to the spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19, declarations of emergency at both the state and federal levels. accordance therewith, all pleadings, briefs, or other documents served in this matter should be submitted electronically to the extent authorized by 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and forgov; or (iii)Inby calling (804) 371-9141. This public witness hearing will berequired webcasttoatbe scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting. mat, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules of Practice”). Confidential and Extraordinarily Sensitive Information shall not be submitted electronically and should comply with 5 VAC
Confidential of the witness Rules oftestimony, Practice. For thein duration of the COVID-19 any person seeking handBuilding, deliver and physically file Street, or submit any pleading or other document On5-20-170, July 27, 2021, after theinformation, receipt of public either the Commission’s secondemergency, floor courtroom located in thetoTyler 1300 East Main Richmond, Virginia 23219, or by elecshall contact the Clerk’s Office Document Control Center at (804) 371-9838 to arrange the delivery. tronic means, the Commission will convene a hearing to receive testimony and evidence related to the Petition from the Company, any respondents, and the Commission’s Staff. Further details on this hearing willPursuant be provided by subsequent Commission Orderoforthe Hearing Examiner’s Ruling. to 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, Commission’s Rules of Practice, the Commission has directed that service on parties and Staff in this matter shall be accomplished by electronic means. Please refer to the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing for further instructions concerning Confidential or Extraordinarily Sensitive Information.
The Commission has taken judicial notice of the ongoing public health emergency related to the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, and the declarations of emergency issued at both the state and federal An electronic copy of the Company’s Petitionbriefs, may be on the Commission’s or may bematter obtained by submitting a request to counseltofor Company: Timothy Patterson, Esquire, levels. In accordance therewith, all pleadings, orviewed other documents required towebsite be served in this should be submitted electronically thethe extent authorized by 5 D. VAC 5-20-150, CopiesMcGuireand forWoods Gateway Plaza, East Canal Richmond, Virginia 23219, orConfidential tpatterson@mcguirewoods.com. mat, of theLLP, Commission’s Rules800 of Practice andStreet, Procedure (“Rules of Practice”). and Extraordinarily Sensitive Information shall not be submitted electronically and should comply with 5 VAC 5-20-170, Confidential information, of the Rules of Practice. For the duration of the COVID-19 emergency, any person seeking to hand deliver and physically file or submit any pleading or other document On or before July 27, 2021, any interested person may file comments on the Petition by following the instructions on the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments shall Clerk’s Officewith Document Control Center at (804) 371-9838 to arrange the delivery. or contact by filingthe such comments the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. All such comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2021-00045.
Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, the Commission has directed that service on parties and Staff in this matter shall be accomplished by electronic means. Please refer to the Commission’s for Notice Hearing forparticipate further instructions concerning Confidential or Extraordinarily Sensitive On or before May 14, 2021, anyOrder interested personand or entity may as a respondent by filing, with the Clerk of the Commission at theInformation. address above or scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling/, a notice of participation in accordance with the Commission’s Rules of Practice. Notices of participation shall include the email addresses of the party or its counsel. The respondent simultaneously shall serve a copy of the
of participation counsel to Petition the Company. to 5the VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as aberespondent, the Commission’s Rules of Practice, any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) aMcGuireprecise Annotice electronic copy of theon Company’s may bePursuant viewed on Commission’s website or may obtained byofsubmitting a request to counsel for the Company: Timothy D. Patterson, Esquire, statement the interest of 800 the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific actionorsought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. Any organization, corporation, or governWoods LLP, of Gateway Plaza, East Canal Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, tpatterson@mcguirewoods.com. ment body participating as a respondent must be represented by counsel as required by 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of the Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2021-00045. For additional information about participation as a respondent, any person or entity should obtain a copy of the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing.
On or before July 27, 2021, any interested person may file comments on the Petition by following the instructions on the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments or by suchJune comments with therespondent Clerk of the State Commission, c/o Document Control P.O.Company, Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. All and suchexhibits comments shall refer to Case No. Onfiling or before 17, 2021, each may fileCorporation with the Clerk of the Commission and serve on theCenter, Staff, the and all other respondents, any testimony by which the respondent PUR-2021-00045. expects to establish its case, and each witness’s testimony shall include a summary not to exceed one page. In all filings, respondents shall comply with the Commission’s Rules of Practice, including 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service; and 5 VAC 5-20-240, Prepared testimony and exhibits. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2021-00045.
On or before May 14, 2021, any interested person or entity may participate as a respondent by filing, with the Clerk of the Commission at the address above or scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling/, a notice of particAny in documents filedwith in paper form with the Rules Officeof ofPractice. the Clerk Notices of the Commission in this docket may the useemail both sides of theof paper. In allorother respects,The except as modified by the Commission’s Order for of the ipation accordance the Commission’s of participation shall include addresses the party its counsel. respondent simultaneously shall serve a copy Notice and Hearing, all filings shall comply fully with the requirements of 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice. notice of participation on counsel to the Company. Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the (ii)Rules a statement of theand specific action soughtOrder to thefor extent then and (iii) factual legal basis for the action. Any organization, corporation, or governThe Company’s Petition, the respondent; Commission’s of Practice, the Commission’s Notice andknown; Hearing may bethe viewed at: and scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. ment body participating as a respondent must be represented by counsel as required by 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of the Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2021-00045. For additional VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY information about participation as a respondent, any person or entity should obtain a copy of the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing. On or before June 17, 2021, each respondent may file with the Clerk of the Commission and serve on the Staff, the Company, and all other respondents, any testimony and exhibits by which the respondent expects to establish its case, and each witness’s testimony shall include a summary not to exceed one page. In all filings, respondents shall comply with the Commission’s Rules of Practice, including 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service; and 5 VAC 5-20-240, Prepared testimony and exhibits. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2021-00045.
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A year without school HIDDEN TOLL, from page 1
Mental health emergencies
Last November, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report that included this sobering finding: Between April and mid-October of 2020, the proportion of mental health-related emergency room visits for children in the United States increased significantly from the same period in 2019. For kids aged 5 to 11, they rose 24%; for those 12 to 17, they jumped 31%. Michael Jenks, director of Fauquier Hospital’s Emergency Department, has seen this firsthand. “We are seeing an increase in mental health cases generally, but it seems to be disproportionately impacting our children and adolescents,” he said. “When I talk to my fellow providers, this is something that we’ve all noticed.” Many of those cases have involved children who probably were already at risk of mental health issues, he said. They may have lacked good coping skills, and, at some point, felt out of control in the fluid uncertainty of a pandemic. “They talk about not being able to engage with other kids,” Jenks said. “This is not mysterious. Everybody recognizes that it’s an important part of the psychological development of children.” Another telling statistic comes from the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Service Board: Between last July and February, 98 “crisis” cases were referred to the children’s services office. That’s almost triple the number during the same period a year earlier. “We’ve definitely gotten more calls from parents who say, ‘I’m really not sure what to do,’” said Taisha Chavez, director of Children’s Services. “There’s a lot of family disruption now. Parents have lost jobs. Kids are sensing that things are not that stable. There may be domestic violence.” Then there’s the loss of what is often the first alert system for distressed kids: daily contact with teachers or coaches who might notice early signs of emotional problems. “When kids were in school, there were more eyes on them,” Chavez said. Without that, struggling children and teens are more likely to develop acute symptoms over time, such as becoming more physically aggressive or threatening harm to themselves.
The “rut of COVID”
Most students, fortunately, have not spiraled into crisis. More often they’ve slid into what Deb Panagos calls the “rut of COVID.” A social worker at Liberty High School and Cedar Lee Middle School in Fauquier County, Panagos said she has made more home visits the past year than any other time in her career. Her visits have been part of the school district’s efforts to keep students motivated. “We do see kids who are profoundly affected,” she said. “My impression from talking to a lot of kids is that they’re tired of COVID and the restrictions. But they’ve become used to the horrible rut they’re in, and they don’t know how to get out of it.” Lack of school routine obviously is a factor. But so is the prolonged sense of isolation from friends and teachers and teammates, which for teenagers, in particular, has come at a time when they’re shaping their identities and trying to find their places in the world. And even when students have been back in the classroom a few days a week, they tell social workers and counselors
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Connecting children to mental health services
Now that in-person classes are available four days a week in Fauquier and Rappahannock public schools, it might seem that things are almost getting back to normal. But the ripples of the pandemic won’t fade so easily. School counselors and social workers know this is yet another transition for kids who have been through a year navigating emotional and academic obstacle courses. Teachers and staff will be paying almost as much attention to their students’ mental health as to how they readjust to more classroom learning. In Fauquier, students are being given an assessment called SAEBRS, or Social, Academic and Emotional Behavior Risk Screener. They’ll answer the same questions again next month, then next school year. “Our social workers have spearheaded getting this tool to get a gauge of where our students are from a mental health perspective,” said Frank Finn, the school district’s executive director of student services. “We want to be able to be responsive.” Many of Fauquier’s teachers received Youth Mental Health First Aid training before the pandemic, Finn said, which could help them spot early signs of students struggling. In Rappahannock, a survey last fall showed that 40% of responding parents didn’t know where to get counseling for their children. Their children’s anxiety and depression were among their top concerns. Soon Rappahannock students will be able to meet with a Health Connect America therapist at both the high school and the elementary school, said Susan Stoltzman, coordinator for the school district’s Wellness Center project. The therapist will be in each school half a day each week to start, but she expects demand to ramp up quickly. The nonprofit Child Care and Learning Center is working closely with Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services to connect children to mental health professionals, said executive director Lisa Paine-Wells. Talk therapy isn’t for every kid, so the Learning Center has initiated a therapeutic riding program with Serendipity Equine in Amissville. So far, eight children have participated through a private grant, with another four starting soon. The physical work of caring for horses has helped several of the children deal with anxiety, Paine-Wells said. This summer, the center plans to start a “Parent Café,” where parents can share child-rearing that it hasn’t been the same. They say that the fun parts of school are gone—the hallway chatter, the lunchroom laughs, the pep rallies. Many have found it hard to adapt to virtual learning and have dropped off the track academically. Often when that happens, they keep their struggles to themselves and, without a teacher’s support, fall further behind. “Kids have had a lot of loss,” said Carl Street, vice president for Behavioral Health Services at Youth for Tomorrow, a mental health counseling nonprofit with an office in Warrenton. “Some have lost sports. Some have lost graduations. They’ve lost a lot of socialization. A lot used to have part-time jobs. Some have lost loved ones during the pandemic. “We’ve had a lot of individuals who had finished counseling come back in,” he said. “Maybe four or five months into the pandemic, they came back and said, ‘I need the support right now.’”
Fear and frustration
For younger children, the pandemic’s impact has been more fundamental. The loss of familiar routines drains their sense of security, so they’re more likely to react emotionally to changes in schedules and structures. As more natural hands-on learners, they can get bored or frustrated with online lessons. When they have returned to school, with new rules to follow, they were often fearful that they were going to do something wrong, said Candy Lamma, a counselor at Rappahannock Elementary School.
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Frank Finn is the executive director of student services for Fauquier County Public Schools.
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Lisa Paine Wells is the executive director of the Child Care and Learning Center. experiences and worries. To Jenny Kapsa, family financial education coordinator for the school district, what many students need is a chance to be kids again. Last fall, she helped organize what became known as “Wonderful Wednesday” on the day no in-person classes are held at Rappahannock’s public schools. Students of all ages are bussed to the 4-H Center in Front Royal for a day of mainly outdoor activities. For the spring session, which started early last month, 89 younger kids signed up as campers and 56 older ones as counselors. “Mentoring is so powerful,” said Kapsa. “The little campers love the older students. It’s about having these high school students understand that they matter. Their words matter. And their actions matter. “Here we are in this place where we can be together and support each other; sing together; laugh together; learn together. It’s a support system. I hope that once we get back to school, people can continue with that feeling.” -- RANDY RIELAND
“The younger ones don’t always have the words to express how they’re feeling,” she said. “You’ll sometimes see their eyes start to tear up.” Also, because they’ve spent much more time at home the past year, children are more likely to have been more exposed to any financial or personal stress their parents are experiencing. “Kids are very good at picking up emotional cues,” said Lisa Paine-Wells, executive director of the Child Care and Learning Center in Rappahannock. “When we hear anxious feelings, that’s often where it’s coming from. We’ll hear, ‘Mommy cries.’” The shift to Zoom classes brought its own form of anxiety. Fauquier social worker Amanda Shenk said a number of students, particularly in middle school, stopped turning on their laptop cameras because they felt uncomfortable being watched by others. But some students embraced online learning because it allowed them to avoid classmates or school situations that made them anxious. That has raised concerns about potentially higher rates of absenteeism with schools moving to a four-day, in-person schedule.
Bouncing back?
The question remains: How long will it take kids to bounce back from a crisis that has disrupted every part of their lives? Brittany Dwyer is one who believes it may take time, but with enough See HIDDEN TOLL, page 13
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Children’s Anxiety: Symptoms and Solutions These are stressful times, and it’s natural for a child to feel anxious in difficult moments. But it’s not natural for that anxiety to be prolonged and interfere with his or her ability to handle everyday situations or cause him or her to avoid things other children enjoy. Symptoms and solutions below are compiled from mental health professionals: Signs of anxiety in children/teens 1
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Escalated stress, anxiety in children HIDDEN TOLL, from page 12 adult support, most students will regain their step. “Mentors can help them know they’re not alone in what they’re going through,” said Dwyer, outreach coordinator for the Mental Health Association of Fauquier County and director of the Starfish Mentoring Program in Rappahannock. “They can also help them set goals and provide hope for the future.” Some mental health professionals are warier. They’ve sensed in students more pessimism about the future, a realization that worldwide catastrophes can happen. Youth for Tomorrow’s Carl Street said he wouldn’t be surprised to see a wave of “secondary trauma” in coming months. “When things settle down, kids may have some feelings they need to talk out,” he said. Others think this generation of children could be more phobic about germs and contagious illnesses. Or
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What parents can do to help: 1. Manage your own anxiety and model calm behavior. 2. Help your child maintain structure and routine through the day. 3. Check in with them regularly and help them express what they’re feeling. 4. Acknowledge their feelings of anger, disappointment, frustration; try to help them turn to positive things they can do. 5. Help them focus on the positives, not “what-ifs.” 6. Encourage regular exercise; share walks or suggest physical activity they can do on their own 7) Focus on gratitude. Encourage kids to list and reflect on people and things they feel grateful for. 8) Practice mindfulness with the child, such as calm concentration on deep breathing, and encourage them to take mindfulness breaks. BY LAURA STANTON FOR FOOTHILLS FORUM
Kathy Sickler is a social worker for the Rappahannock County School District.
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Brittany Dwyer is the outreach coordinator for the Mental Health Association of Fauquier County and director of the Starfish Mentoring Program in Rappahannock that given their parents’ financial tribulations, they might become more frugal to be better prepared for unexpected calamities. But for all the disruptions, therapists and social workers say the pandemic’s impact hasn’t been all negative. They point to the benefits of families spending so much time together working through difficult situations and how parents have become much more involved in their children’s education. Virtual learning has made schools find innovative ways to incorporate technology into curriculums. The greatest benefit, though, may have to do with mental health itself. The fact that the coronavirus affected everyone seems to have reduced the stigma of anxiety and depression. That’s especially true of how transparently those conditions are being viewed and treated in children. “If there’s been a silver lining about COVID, it’s that we’ve all
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About this series
“COVID-19’s hidden toll” is an ongoing series produced jointly by four organizations: Foothills Forums and the Piedmont Journalism Foundation, two independent, nonprofit civic news organizations; and Rappahannock Media and Piedmont Media, two media companies. In this series, Foothill Forum provided the research and reporting; the media companies decide when and what to publish in their newspapers and on their websites. Foothills Forum focuses on Rappahannock County. See foothills-forum.org. Piedmont Journalism Foundation focuses on Fauquier County. For more information, see piedmontjournalism.org. Community support of the nonprofits makes this and other projects possible. Funding for this series comes in part from the PATH Foundation, which provides grants to improve health and vitality in Fauquier, Rappahannock and Culpeper counties. been placed in the same boat,” said Dwyer. “I think people are more open about and better understand mental health issues. And that understanding facilitates change.” Randy Rieland is a longtime newspaper and magazine reporter and editor, and a digital media producer. He wrote the “Opioid Ripples” series that appeared in the Fauquier Times in the fall of 2019.
A student’s story: ‘Some people — including me — are going to struggle’
How has this affected you academically?
“Eden” is a junior at Rappahannock County High School. That’s not her real name, but she asked not to be identified. For most of this school year, she has been on a hybrid schedule of two days in school, three at home. Next week, she will start attending in-person classes four days a week. This is her take on what her past year has been like.
I’ve been a good student and have tried hard to do all the things I needed to do to go to college. I was motivated. Now I’m doing a lot of procrastinating. My work is late. And I don’t feel I’m learning as much. I hope and pray that I’m passing. I think a lot of my friends are also failing classes. They’re usually good students, too. We had such high hopes, but we’re failing.
What was it like when all this started?
How do you feel about going back four days a week?
I thought, “OK, I can do two weeks of nothing.” For a while COVID was like this really nice break. Then they extended the time we weren’t going to school. My biology class was supposed to have this huge final exam that was worth a lot of points. But instead, because things had to shift so quickly, we were given a pretty easy study guide. So, I passed biology. I was so happy.
What about over the summer?
I had a lot of summer camps that I was super excited about. Then some got cancelled, and some said they were only going to use Zoom. One was an immersive language camp. You can’t do that over Zoom. I was so bored and didn’t get to see people.
Did you stay connected with your friends?
I wasn’t able to go to camp with some of them. That put a big damper on me. We tried to Zoom, but this is Rappahannock, and the internet doesn’t work well.
How was it when you started back at school?
Some kids thrived with online learning. I would like to be one of those people, but I am not. School’s hard for me, and I don’t like being there all the time. But when I’m there, at least I do my work. When I had to start working from home, I spent hours at night trying to keep up. Emails had to be sent back and forth with teachers. And constantly, stuff had to be explained. I was so lost sometimes.
Were you able to reconnect with your friends?
We used to hang out in the halls between classes. Now we can’t. And half my friends are on the other hybrid schedule. Another one is all virtual. And another one doesn’t even go to Rappahannock anymore because he couldn’t do the online schooling.
I have mixed feelings. I feel like I’ll learn more. And I think I’ll do better having the structure of school. On the other hand, there are some things about school that give me anxiety. There are people I’ll have to see constantly when I go back and I’m not ready for that.
How are you feeling about your junior year?
I was super excited about this year. I had gotten into the whole school spirit of pep rallies and homecoming. I had all these plans. But then all that shut down. I am an animated person, but there’s nowhere for that energy to go.
Anything else that you feel you’ve lost?
I’m really grateful for the friendships I do have. But with friendships that were just starting or getting better, all that progress has been lost. That’s really sad. Because I want to be more outgoing, I made a goal of making 150 new acquaintances. But I made that goal right before COVID. Then it was like, ‘Well, dang.’
Do you think you’ll be able to bounce back from this? I think some kids adapt really well. But others — and sometimes I’m included in that group — depression and anxiety can become such a big aspect of your life. Part of my mental health requires knowing that I’m loved, and that people still care. Some people will be able to pick right up after COVID, and it will be great. But some people — including me — are going to struggle coming out of the box again and being the happy, charismatic people we were. I think a lot of the depression and anxiety are going to take a while to go away. It may never go away completely.
--RANDY RIELAND
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
It’s time to reimagine public safety
Gun rights should not be curtailed
There is a devastating theme repeating itself daily in the life of our nation. The trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd, the massacre of innocent people in Atlanta and Boulder, and the brutal attack on two Capitol police officers all make it quite clear: Keeping the peace in our communities, while protecting the safety and well-being of both citizens and members of law enforcement who serve to protect and defend them, is not working. Obviously, we are not all in agreement about how to best go about ensuring the rule of law. Some of us believe that possessing guns for personal defense is the best means to do so. Others of us are now rallying around the theme of “defunding the police,” which I take to mean reducing the presence of law enforcement, especially in communities where people experience the police as being more of a real threat as opposed to a source of protection. While these perspectives need to be thoroughly reviewed and debated, that is not the intent of this letter. Instead, I want to argue that we live in a diverse and complex society, and the reality is that a unilateral response does not fit all circumstances. Many calls that our police departments receive involve members of our communities who are struggling with psychotic episodes and/ or other forms of mental illness. Do we really expect our front-line officers to be fully trained to handle such circumstances? Frankly, more is required in many of these situations than immediately pulling out handcuffs or drawing a gun. Likewise, life in Warrenton or Culpeper is not the same as life in Detroit. We are one nation comprised of a multitude of communities, each with unique cultural characteristics and dynamics. Again,
Clearly, Kristen King (“Response to mass shootings: gun laws”) was not a Fauquier Times reader when this topic was addressed previously so I feel called to respond: 1. The Second Amendment to the Constitution has nothing to do with hunting. It has to do with having access to the same weapons that may be used against citizens under conditions of tyranny and unrest. 2. The NRA is not evil. The organization is populated by patriotic, God-fearing people nationwide who share a common belief in our rights and use their money and time supporting safe firearms use, school safety and scholarship programs. 3. As a victim of violent crime in Virginia, I now truly believe that guns are like parachutes — if you don’t have one when you need one the first time you may never get a second chance. If there had been one person with concealed carry at the Colorado supermarket in March, Colorado movie theater in 2012 or school (1999 Colorado), the outcome would have been very different. It is interesting to note that one father who lost a child at Columbine did not blame the guns and testified before Congress. 4. The government was not created to solve social problems. On March 24, Senator John Kennedy stated, “I don’t believe we have a gun control problem in America; I believe we have an idiot control problem.” He was trying to point out that it is the citizens’ job to deal with mental illness, the opiate crisis, broken families, education, and other factors which drive crime. Gun laws are followed by law abiding citizens. Criminals and terrorists are not stopped by existing gun laws and will not be deterred by new ones. 5. For a quick education on why our rights should not be infringed,
it is unfair to expect our police departments to have to do all the hard work of keeping the peace in these varied contexts. That work requires the full expertise of residents within that entire community. There are already communities around the country working on this. In Denver, Colorado, they are making good use of the STAR program (Support Team Assisted Response). These teams include trained mental health care workers and paramedics who respond to calls in order to ensure that people get the appropriate attention they deserve rather than automatically ending up in the back of a squad car or in a jail cell. In an excellent series of articles entitled “Reimagine Safety,” the editorial board of the Washington Post reports on other communities working in creative ways to expand their practice of public safety that do not unfairly depend upon their police departments alone. The editors write, “We should think about public safety the way we think about public health. No one would suggest that hospitals alone can keep a population healthy, no matter how well run they might be. A healthy community needs neighborhood clinics, health education, parks, environments free of toxins, government policies that protect public health during health emergencies and so much more. Health isn’t just about hospitals; public safety isn’t just about police.” In short, we now need to focus on a larger vision when it comes to the public safety of all our citizens. This will require the ongoing work of our police departments, but we need to better support them by providing other resources that will assist them in making sure that all residents of our community are fully defended and protected. THE REV. ROB BANSE Delaplane
Term limits would provide an opportunity for fresh ideas in political discourse From time to time, it would be a good idea to allow a “breath of fresh air” to come into our political system. This could be in one of two ways. Way one is through regular elections. Way two is through term limitations for all political offices. Through term limitations, a person could serve a specified number of years in office before they must leave that office and allow someone else to take their place. We should have term limitations for all federal, state and local political offices. By doing this, fresh air and new ideas will be able to come in. ROBERT H. WRIGHT JR. Warrenton
please read John Lott’s “More Guns, Less Crime” and Stephen P. Halbrook’s “Gun Control in the Third Reich: Disarming the Jews” and “Enemies of the State” or go to The Heritage Foundation website (https://www.heritage.org/ crime-and-justice/commentary/ here-are-8-stubborn-facts-gunviolence-america), The Armed Citizen (https://www.americanrifleman.org/the-armed-citizen), or Guns Save Lives (www.gunowners.org). According to americangunfacts.com “there are 270 million civilian firearms in the U.S.” It also says “200,000 times a year women use a gun to defend against sexual abuse.” And my favorite: “Three out of five polled felons say they won’t mess with an armed victim.” 6. It is already not possible for law-abiding persons in Virginia to “buy guns on a whim.” Thanks to our governor who shares Ms. King’s viewpoint, if I wanted to sell a firearm to my sister or my nephew, I would have to take it to a Federal Firearms Licensed dealer and pay to consign it so my relative could then buy it there. Placing financial restrictions on a means of personal protection during a time of unusually high demand is not hurting criminals or terrorists; it is hurting regular moms and dads, single women, the disabled and the elderly. There would be a hue and cry if similar restraints were places on motor vehicles, baseball bats, lengths of rope, cast iron skillets, or any tool capable of inflicting serious harm. Don’t blame the tool; blame the person who misuses it. I hope that some of the good neighbors who responded previously remain well during the pandemic and will again let their voices be heard on this subject -- and on the upcoming election. A.M. REZELMAN Warrenton
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In defense of Bob Good for Virginia’s Fifth Congressional District There’s a saying that goes, “.... tell a lie once and it remains a lie. Tell a lie a thousand times and it becomes truth.” Such reminds me of two recent opinion articles (March 23; March 31) attempting to denigrate the voting record of Bob Good. The lead complaint deals with Good’s vote in opposition to honoring the Capitol Police with the Congressional Gold Medal for “their service during the Jan. 6 insurrection.” While I grant that some members of the force might warrant such acknowledgement, I hold the event to be an intelligence failure in addition to being an unprepared and collapsed response to the rioters. Why? Former Capitol Police Chief, Steven Sund, said as much in his congressional testimony covered live by D.C. Channel 9 WUSA. To be blunt, do we give awards to groups who shoot first and determine threats second? Of course, I refer to the woman killed because she made a bad decision -- unarmed and threatening no one. I know of no match lit, nor one business looted as a result of her death. I do wonder how many readers will remember her name. In my opinion, Congressman Good showed courage in opposing a flawed award. Of next importance are the
references to Good’s vote on H.R. 1 (For the People Act of 2021). In the Coates’ opinion piece, she cites the purpose (as listed on the 886-page document) “To expand Americans’ access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money in politics and strengthen ethics rules for public servants.” What she inexplicably leaves off is “and implement other anti-corruption measures for the purpose of fortifying our democracy, and for other purposes,” which top government officials and major news contributors, far more familiar with the bill than I, claim it fails miserably to do -- if not more. In conclusion, I write this piece to prevent anyone whose motive may be to cancel those who disagree with their own thinking and to support this paper, lest it become complicit in such an effort. As to the question of the Coates’ article title, “Who is Congressman Bob Good for?” H.R. 1 passed the House with 220 Democrats supporting it; 209 Republicans and one Democrat opposed it. Virginians would be better served being familiar with Good’s total voting record, especially, but not limited to, election integrity and security. RON NIST Warrenton
A nursery rhyme for our American times “One dark night, the moon was shining bright, Two blind men got up to have a fight. Back-to-back they faced each other, Drew their swords and shot each other!” My wife and I both laughed at this nursery rhyme growing up in the shadow of WW2 living in very different parts of England, the formative modern democracy. Nursery rhymes tend to carry a message from an earlier social disaster. Could this rhyme relate to Hitler and his Nazi Germany or to Victorian England with its rotten boroughs and a House of Lords with autocratic powers? Today, in the United States our democracy is cursed with rotten boroughs – gerrymandering - and the Senate’s modern filibuster is having the same stultifying effect as did the Victorian House of Lords, through which a minority was able to block much-needed and largely popular legislation. Also, we had a would-be dictator allegedly supported by 40% of the population, many influenced by emotional expressions flowing through social media rather than verifiable facts and largely balanced reporting in the traditional press. Literacy enables independent learning and thus inspires thought. Preliterate societies relied on verbal communication, which stimulated emotion and enabled dictators to rule in a tribal state -- so noted Marshall McLuhan in his 1962 book “The Gutenberg Galaxy.” McLuhan showed us that the 15th century invention of the printing press -- and the widespread literacy it enabled -- stimulated independent thought; created “the public;” and was a key to the evolution of modern democracy. He projected that the electronic media would return us to a post-literate tribal state. Historically, the government of tribal states has been polarized to the point of violence. So how do we return to a strong democracy in the face of gerrymandering, the modern filibuster and social media? Are we to be governed by politically dead people who get up each day to have a fight? Happily, as a some-time republican voter, I believe the last presidential election was a step in the right direction. LEO J SCHEFER Warrenton
Editor’s note: The nursery rhyme cited here appears to be a variation on a poem attributed to Tyler Rager.
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DOMINATING THROWS FOR DOMINIQUE
Former Fauquier High track star Dominique Johnson of James Madison University won the discus title Saturday at the 55th annual Colonial Relays in Williamsburg with a throw of 147 feet, one inch. She also was third in the shot put Friday at 42-10.25. Johnson is a redshirt senior and pre-dental major.
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ANOTHER KETTLE RUN AIR RAID
Chumley throws 5 TD passes as Kettle Run bombs Handley 39-21 to clinch district title By Peter Brewington Times Staff Writer
It started out as an unlikely possibility and turned into the inevitable. Kettle Run won its first Northwestern District football title in nine years with yet another sterling performance, dominating Handley 39-21 last Saturday in Winchester. Coming off a 1-9 season, the Cougars are making their third playoff appearance in coach Charlie Porterfield’s six years, completing an eye-opening turnaround. “If you asked any of us last year, we’d laugh in your face that we’d be in this position,” said Porterfield, who won his first district title and the school’s first since 2011 when Kettle Run finished 13-1 and lost in the Class 3 state semifinals to James Monroe 14-7. The Cougars (5-0), who’ll host Broad Run (3-1) in Friday’s Class 4 Region B semifinals at 7 p.mn., played five regular season games in this pandemic-delayed 2020 season, but, oh what marvelous
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Tough-as-nails Kettle Run quarterback Elijah Chumley helped the Cougars race past Handley 39-21 to win their first district title since 2011. “We all felt good about winning this one, especially with the circumstances of last year,” said coach Charlie Porterfield, referencing last year’s 1-9 mark.
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Broad Run (3-1) at KETTLE RUN (5-0), Friday, 7 p.m. Handley (3-2) at Tuscarora (5-0), Friday, 7 p.m. victories they were. Led by the unofficial Northwestern District Offensive MVP Elijah Chumley and his deadly set of receivers, the Cougars dominated their four district foes. Like their wins against Liberty and Fauquier, the
Handley game was close for a while, before the Cougars scored 32 straight points to seize firm control. Against Handley, Chumley completed 15 of 23 passes for 290 yards and five touchdown passes and ran for one in concluding his amazing regular season. Jordan Tapscott caught six passes for 79 yards and two touchdowns and Ahmal Williams caught three passes for 123 yards and two TDs. See COUGARS, page 18
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At left, Liberty’s Sammy Marouse used speed and toughness on this 69-yard touchdown in the Eagles’ 22-0 Bird Bowl win. At far right, Keegan Shipe was Liberty’s Bird Bowl MVP. Fauquier (2-4) has one more game this Friday at Millbrook. Liberty (2-4) is done after James Wood canceled due to COVID issues.
LIBERTY’S STREAK CONTINUES Eagles throttle Falcons 22-0 to win 18th straight Bird Bowl By Peter Brewintgton Times Staff Writer
Friday felt like old times for the Liberty football dynasty. Forget the sub. 500 record, the close losses and the offensive struggles of this 2-4 season. The Eagles dominated the 27th Bird Bowl against Fauquier, winning 22-0 last Friday in Bealeton and closing out their season in a party mood. “Oh yeah,” said coach Travis Buzzo when asked if he was pleased. “We played a rival and found a way to win with all the ups and downs we
had this year.” Liberty now leads the Bird Bowl Series 23-4. In all games against each other, Liberty leads 29-8. Fauquier won 21-14 in a non-conference game earlier in the year. As is Bird Bowl tradition, a tide of surging, screaming Eagles thrust the Bird Bowl trophy aloft in a postgame ceremony. A few called out “18,” signifying the Eagles’ 18th straight Bird Bowl win. In a game that was expected to be a tossup, Liberty’s defense was simply ferocious. Falcon quarterback J.T. Diehl finished 5-for-28 for 50 yards and three interceptions. At one point he threw 13 straight incompletions. Meanwhile, Liberty senior quarterback Dylan Bailey shined in his
first full game since returning from a preseason ankle injury. Bailey, who split snaps the week before against Handley, peppered the field with powerful passes, completing 21 of 34 for 229 yards and a 48-yard touchdown to Keegan Shipe. Shipe, who was named Liberty’s Bird Bowl MVP, caught three passes for 92 yards and also had two interceptions. Other standouts were Wyatt Hicks, who caught eight passes for 45 yards, and kicker Nick Paratore, who scored the eventual winning points on a 28-yard field goal shortly before halftime, and nailed field goals of 35 and 23 yards. Sammy Marouse added a breakaway touchdown run of 69 yards with 3:34 left.
The game got off to a rocky start for Liberty, which fumbled the opening short Fauquier kickoff, with the Falcons taking over on the LHS 39. Fauquier reached the LHS 23 thanks to one first down. Diehl’s 40-yard field goal attempt was no good. That was Fauquier’s offensive high water mark of the night. The Falcons had two first downs in the first half as Liberty’s formidable defense that kept Diehl and the Falcons grounded. “We kept it simple. They flew around and played confident,” said Buzz of Liberty’s defense. “We gave them a different look from what they’d seen previously. We made the box look like a 3-4, instead of a 4-2, which we did the first time,” said Buzzo See EAGLES, page 20
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NEXT GIRL UP
Fauquier won last Saturday’s Northwestern District girls cross county title. The team includes several runners from the Falcons’ girls Class 4 indoor track state champs, who won their title on March 1.
Led by Scott, Falcons capture district girls cross country title By Fred Hodge
Special to the Times
The Fauquier girls used the “next man up” philosophy to capture Saturday’s Northwestern District cross country crown at the Third Battle of Winchester course. Although valuable Abby Gray was out with a recent injury, the Falcons received a powerful boost as freshman Cassidy Scott took second in 18 minutes, 56.7 seconds over the 5,000-meter course, while sophomore Kiki Wine took fourth in 20:07.7. Millbrook’s Madison Murphy struck gold at 18:37.9. “That was really huge. Those girls did an excellent job of stepping up,” said Fauquier coach Quentin Jones. “They worked hard and got it done.” Depth and running as a pack are two essential criteria to win team awards, and Fauquier’s next grouping made them regional bound in the tight team race. Senior McKenzie Hurley placed 15th (21:8.2), and freshmen Meme Merchant (18th, 21:46.7) and Mackenzie Hodul (20th, 21:56.4) were close behind to give Fauquier 56 points. Sherando (63) was second and also made regionals. James Wood (66), Millbrook (68), Handley (116) and Culpeper (136) were next. Liberty did not have the requisite five runners for a team score, and Kettle Run did not not compete due to COVID restrictions.
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Only the first two teams and top six runners not on the top two teams advanced to the April 13 Region C championships, so every placement was important. “We were focused on first or second because we wanted the girls to move on,” said Jones. “Missing Abby is big. If Abby is in, you’re more confident, with less (potential) problems.” The Falcon girls and a trio of Liberty harriers qualified for the region’s run with their efforts. Fauquier’s other entries were Mikhaela Ulewicz (28th, 23:09.8), Julie Crowther (33rd, 23:50.5), Natalie Phillips (39th, 24:11.8) and Rachel Singleton (47th, 25:23.4). Liberty’s Kayla Lopez will be joining the Falcon contingent at the regional meet after placing eighth at 20:33.9. Teammate Alaina Marek (21st, 21:58.6) was the other Eagle girl.
Liberty’s Rodman is second
James Wood’s Nathaniel Woshner won a late sprint to edge Liberty’s Sam Rodman for the boys crown. Rodman, the 2019 district champion, finished in 16:09.1, 1.5 seconds out of first.
Fellow Eagle Owen Rogers is joining Rodman at the regional level on his 11th-place finish of 66 runners at 17:11.5. James Wood was the easy champion with 40 points to Millbrook’s 57. Handley (67), Liberty (102), Fauquier (109), Sherando (118) and Culpeper (216) completed the scoring teams. Kettle Run did not have the minimum five runners. Joining Rodman and Rogers for Liberty were James Lacey (27th, 18:17.4), Aidan Neidich (32nd, 18:29.9), Matthew Paramore (35th, 18:32.3), Peter Rummel (42nd, 18:51.5), Gabe Sealock (45th, 19:21.1), Cole Hoffman (50th, 19:37.7) and Micah Carroll (56th, 20:00.8). Peter Paccassi was Fauquier’s top runner in 15th in 17:23.4) followed by James Reutzel (22nd, 17:55.4), Hans Burch (24th, 18:08.4), Colin Ashby (25th, 18:09.5), Connor Mollberg (26th, 18:12.4), Aidan Stanton (46th, 19:24.7), Julian Major (49th, 19:32.6) Henry Burke (52nd, 1:43.1), Joe Frisk (55th,19:56.4) and Edison Wright (59th, 20:35.3). Kettle Run’s runners were Noah Lenky (23rd, 18:00.5) and David Jorgensen (53rd, 19:46.7).
District volleyball, field hockey tourney champions decided this week By Fred Hodge
Special to the Times
The preliminary work is complete, now the pressure increases. The Northwestern District volleyball and field hockey tournaments are this week, as Fauquier, Liberty and Kettle Run seek slots in the April 13 and 15 Region 4C playoffs by reaching the district title game. Distinct finalists advance this year in both sports, unlike normal COUGARS, from page 17 Porterfield said keeping all his talented receivers happy isn’t as hard as you’d think. “They celebrate each other’s successes. They all understand that they’ll get theirs,” said Porterfield. As for Chumley, the senior lefty continues to earn rave reviews. “Elijah does a great job of throwing to multiple guys. He just has the ability to move the ball all over the field. If one play goes away, he understands someone else will be open,” said Porterfield. With a younger offensive line, Chumley has taken a few hits this year. “He has an ability to remain in the pocket and take hits some high school quarterbacks are not willing to take,” said Porterfield. “He understands it’s his responsibility to stand there, knowing if he throws the ball it will be a TD but he’ll get hit. His maturity has been tremendous,” Porterfield said. “Their quarterback is so good
years where the regular season champion is guaranteed a berth. Fauquier is the No. 1 seed in volleyball after an 8-0 regular-season run and hosted a Tuesday semifinal against No. 4 Liberty, which won Monday’s play-in match against Culpeper 15-25 25-23, 25-14, 25-19. The victory was just the second win of the season for the 2-8 Eagles. Both came against Culpeper. No. 2 seed Kettle Run hosted No. 3 Handley in the other Tuesday semi. Each had a 5-3 record after splitting
their two regular-season contests. Kettle Run won a coin flip to break the tie. The championship game is Thursday night. In field hockey, Liberty is the No.
1 seed and faced No. 4 Fauquier in one semifinal Tuesday in Bealeton. No. 3 George Mason was at No. 2 Kettle Run in the other semi. The championship is Thursday.
that if you make a mistake he makes you pay,” Handley coach Dan Jones told the Winchester Star. Kettle Run marched 80 yards on its opening drive with Chumley going 6-for-6, including five passes to Jordan Tapscott, capped by an NFL caliber 8-yard pinpoint throw to Tapscott at the left pylon for a TD. But Handley, getting its second shot at the Cougars after being bombarded by Chumley and his receivers 48-14 in the season-opener in Week 1, recovered to take a 14-7 lead. The Cougars gifted Handley’s first TD when a snap sailed over punter Andrew Piercy’s head, prompting the senior to fall on the ball at the KRHS 4-yard line. Dayvon Newman scored on a 1-yard run to tie it at 7-7 after Adam Pollak’s kick. Handley took a 14-7 lead on Newman’s 14-yard run on the Judges’ next possession. A little early adversity has been Kettle Run’s habit most weeks.
They trailed early in comfortable wins against Handley and Liberty, and rolled both times. They were scoreless for a long time against Fauquier before rolling 44-0. A new TD pass is never far away for Chumley, who connected with Ahmal Williams on a 72-yard bomb up the left side to tie it at 14-14, then hit his fellow speedster brother Alden Wlliams for a 55-yard score on the next drive to make it 21-14. Chumley’s 1-yard TD run with 34 seconds left helped Kettle Run lead 27-14 at the half. After forcing a Judges’ punt to open the third, Chumley hit Ahmal Williams on a short slant route and WIlliams sped to the sideline, turned the corner and scored on a 40-yard play to make it 33-14 Tapscott intercepted a Handley pass midway through the fourth quarter and ran it 18 yards to the Handley 22. On first down, Chumley rewarded the star sophomore by hitting him across the middle on first down for a 22-yard
TD strike to make it 39-14 with 6:11. Handley made a mild comeback bid by scoring on a 58-yard TD pass from Chris Milotte to Jayden Vardaro to make it 39-21, then recovering an onsides kick. But Kettle Run stopped that Handley drive in four plays and later intercepted two Milotte passes, one by freshman Sam Rodgers and the second by junior Kamran Dinicolantonio. Alden Williams also had one of the Cougars’ four interceptions. Porterfield praised his defense for forcing four turnovers, noting the Judges never really mounted a sustained drive. “You can’t expect to stop a team like Handley when you give them the ball on the 4,” he said of the first TD. “We only gave up one late (TD).” With a home playoff game looming Friday vs. Broad Run, the coach wants improvement. “We feel we messed some things up in all three phases. We can still play better,” said Porterfield.
FINAL NORTHWESTERN DISTRICT REGULAR-SEASON STANDINGS Football Kettle Run 4-0 Handley 3-1 Liberty 2-2 Culpeper 1-3 Fauquier 0-4
Volleyball Fauquier 8-0 Kettle Run 5-3 Handley 5-3 Liberty 1-7 Culpeper 1-7
Field hockey Liberty 6-2 Kettle Run 5-3 George Mason 5-3 Fauquier 2-6 Culpeper 2-6
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Gray fires 74 to propel Cougars to district golf crown By Peter Brewington Times Staff Writer
PHOTO BY RANDY LITZINGER
Upon learning they’d won the Northwestern District competition cheer title, “We screamed in the parking lot for 15 minutes,” said Liberty coach Katie Waddle. The region meet is Wednesday, April 7 at FHS.
In the time of COVID, Liberty’s clean routine leads to cheers of victory Eagles win district title, Kettle Run second as both make regions By Peter Brewington Times Staff Writer
Simpler routines, a much less energetic gym, and lots of pandemic safety hurdles along the way, but a championship is still an opportunity to scream your lungs out, and the Liberty girls, their coaches and parents celebrated with gusto last Wednesday night in the Fauquier High parking lot. The Eagles claimed the Northwestern District competition cheer title with a deduction-free routine of 240.5 points, with Kettle Run grabbing the all-important second slot with 237 points and also moving on to regionals. “It’s really stressful in a normal year. This has been so challenging,” said Liberty coach Katie Waddle, who cited different rules and a lack of practice time. “We’ve had a lot of adversity. All the teams have,” Waddle said. “We’ve got lots of injuries right now. We’re cheering to 25 people and not packed gyms anymore. The environment is totally different. I’ve got 15 young ladies that are the strongest 15 I’ve ever had.” Due to the pandemic, certain moves were ruled out, which caused teams to redesign their routines. “The routine is more old school. There’s not a lot to do. No building or pyramids, no flipping or basket tosses. It’s a lot of what you’d see on the sideline of a football or basketball game,” said Waddle. With Fauquier’s gym capacity limited due to COVID precautions, each team performed its routine in front of a small group of fans, then left the gym by a separate door, as new teams and fans streamed through. Millbrook missed the meet due to a pandemic issue, and Fauquier reportedly had a pandemic isEAGLES, from page 17 referring to the number of down linemen and linebackers. While Liberty scored five times it wasn’t easy. Twice the Eagles were denied on goalline stops. The first time Mason Gay was hit hard inside the 1 on fourth down. A subsequent drive ended at the 15, and the next one died when Bailey’s pass was tipped and intercepted by Evan Jackson at the FHS 2-yard line. Liberty opted for a field goal the next time as Paratore drilled a 28-yarder with 2:44 left in the
sue. “It happens everywhere. We hand sanitize 15 times a day and try to keep away from each other. We talk about ‘locking it in and keeping a small circle,’’’ Waddle said. She said the meet ended around 8 p.m., with teams dispersed to hear results. “The live feed was not working, we were trying to hear the announcement standing in the parking lot. We were waiting and waiting and waiting. We got a text from someone that said we got first place. We wanted to make sure it was true before we said anything,” said Waddle. “Then we screamed in the parking lot for 15 minutes.” Waddle praised seniors Emma Duncan, Jenna Jensen, Bethany Murray, Jessalyn Robinson, Gracie Rodney and Kiana Zanders. Liberty’s other team members are Ashlyn Cooper, Joyce Quintela, Skylar Ridgeway, Brialea Smith, Bailey Alle, Kendall Johnson, Hailey Marquise, Kira Thomas, Ashlyn Leatherwood, Kaylen Ulloa and Kayla Moyer. Alicia Schrank, Helene Leigh and Shannon Lewis also coach. Next up is the Class 4 Region C meet Wednesday at Fauquier with Dominion, Kettle Run, Broad Run and Liberty competing in that order for one spot at states. “I feel like we have a chance. The four teams are all strong programs with strong athletes. It’s not a given. It could be anybody’s day,” Waddle said. If Liberty doesn’t win, Waddle hopes Kettle Run, coached by Kat Tapscott, prevails. “We cheered at Liberty in the early 2000s. It’s nice to see the evolution of the two programs,” she said.
half for a 3-0 lead. “We were 0-for-2 in the red zone and needed to make some points. It calmed everyone down to put points on the board,” Buzzo said. “Nick has been good for us.” Liberty made it 10-0 on its next possession when Shipe beat a defender for a 48-yard TD pass from Bailey, then high-stepped into the end zone. “It was a shot play for Keegan. Dylan escaped pressure and Keegan was past coverage and able to score,” said Buzzo. Paratore added a 35-yard field goal with no time left for
a 13-0 halftime lead. Paratore’s 23-yard field goal with 1:56 in the third made itf 16-0. Marouse added the final touch by breaking numerous tackles for a 69-yard TD rumble. “I felt really good for him,” Buzzo said of Marouse. “We planned all year to get him some running back reps. Then he’s forced into being the No. 1 QB. He did a great job for us. He put us in a position to win every game.” Fauquier’s Bird Bowl MVP was Evan Jackson, who had an interception, caught a 17-yard pass, punted well and returned punts.
High school golf season began in February this year. At last, it’s finishing in true golf weather. In fact, a few golfers even wore shorts at Monday’s Northwestern District tournament, which saw Kettle Run defend its title by shooting 326 at Fauquier Springs Country Club. The Cougars had the top two finishers in junior Ben Gray, who won with a 74, and senior Joey Shull, who shot 81. Kettle Run’s other solid rounds were turned in by junior Colin Doyle, who shot 84, and sophomore Hayes Talomie at 87. “That was a normal day for Ben. He’s that good,” said Kettle Run coach Dale Edwards. “For Colin, Joey and Hayes they all wanted to go lower.” Kettle Run and runner-up Handley, which shot 350, both advanced to the April 12 region meet at Fauquier Springs. Fauquier (377), Liberty (397) and Culpeper County (515) rounded out the field. Edwards said it’s been difficult this year getting the kids prepared for 18 holes. “This season has been so bizarre because it started in wintertime,” said Edwards. “We all had a hard time getting practice in. It’s been a sprint. The season was squeezed into a small amount of time. We’re very lucky to get our players ready for this match.” He said his players were very cooperative with COVID protocols and even wore masks to play in matches against Prince William County schools. Next up is the regional tournament on Monday, April 12 at Fauquier Springs. Kettle Run, Handley, Loudoun Valley and Loudoun County will compete for one team spot at states, plus three other individual slots. “We have a huge home course advantage,” Edwards said about the meet at Fauquier Springs, but noted the format is tougher this year. “We would have to have an amazing day as a team to make it to states. Both Loudoun teams are stacked,” the Cougars’ veteran coach said.
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Kettle Run junior Ben Gray hopes to qualify for the Class 4 state golf meet. Regionals are Monday at Fauquier Springs CC.
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At Saturday ‘s Old Dominion Hounds Point-to-Point, Argentic, above left, won on the turf, while maiden hurdler Riento, center, won his first try over fences. Timber veteran Fletched, right, flew to victory in the featured open timber race. Steeplechasing moves to the Blue Ridge Hunt Point-to-Point this weekend, Sunday, April 11.
HORSE BRIEFS STEEPLECHASE THIS WEEK
Pre-paid tailgate spaces are on sale for the April 11 Blue Ridge Hunt Point-to-Point in Berryville. Post time is 12 p.m. at the Woodley Farm course. Log onto blueridgehunt.org to reserve a parking spot; entries are at centralentryoffice.com.
HUNTER PACE SERIES CONTINUES
Rappahannock Hunt hosts a hunter pace this Saturday, April 10, at Pine Rock Farm in Reva. Bull Run Hunt has its pace event Sunday, April 11, from The Preserve south of Culpeper. The Blue Ridge Hunt hosts a hunter pace Saturday, April 17, at Fox Spring Woods Farm in Boyce. Warrenton Hunt has a pace Sunday, April 18, at Clovercroft west of town.
Details on all the hunter paces are at centralentryoffice.com.
DRESSAGE RETURNS TO HOMESTEAD
Homestead Farm in Catlett will host its first dressage show of the season Saturday, April 24. Riders may perform tests from the intro level through FEI, freestyle, eventing, western dressage or gaited dressage. Find complete details at homesteadhorsefarm.com.
PICK SIX AND WIN
The National Steeplechase Association is offering a new Fantasy Stable game for the 2021 race season. To enter the free contest, players select six horses from the “horses in training” list provided at
LEGAL NOTICES Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc. Proposes the Mid-Atlantic Cooler Project
On April 1, 2021, Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc. (EGTS) filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), in Docket No. CP21-97-000, an Abbreviated Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, pursuant to section 7 of the Natural Gas Act, for authorization to construct, install, own, operate, and maintain certain facilities located in Franklin County, Pennsylvania; Fauquier County, Virginia; and Loudoun County, Virginia. Specifically, EGTS is seeking authorization from the FERC for its Mid-Atlantic Cooler Project which will enable EGTS to provide 25,000 dekatherms per day of firm transportation service from the Leidy area in Pennsylvania for delivery to Virginia. The proposed project is more fully detailed in the application on file with the FERC and open to public inspection.
The project name, Mid-Atlantic Cooler Project, and the docket number, CP21-97-000, are important to know if you want to contact either EGTS or the FERC with questions concerning this project. Using the docket number, you can view most of the application information online at http://www.ferc. gov using the “eLibrary” link. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll free at (866) 208-3676. A separate notice concerning the project is being mailed to each affected landowner and to each government agency involved in the project. A copy of the application can be viewed at the following libraries:
Coyle Free Library 102 North Main Street Chambersburg, PA 17201 Phone: 717-263-1054
Fauquier County Public Library 11 Winchester Street Warrenton, VA 20186 Phone: 540-422-8500
Rust Library Loudoun County Public Library 380 Old Waterford Road, NW Leesburg, VA 20176 Phone: 703-771-5620
Additional information, including a publication called “An Interstate Natural Gas Facility on My Land? What Do I Need to Know?” is available through the FERC’s website www.ferc.gov. In addition, you may contact the FERC's Office of External Affairs toll free at (866) 208-3372 or you can contact EGTS toll free at (866) 319-3382.
nationalsteeplechase.com, four hurdle horses and two timber horses. Handicap information, breeding and past performances are listed on the website to help make selections. Earnings begin to accrue on the date a participant enters the contest. Prizes will be offered for weekly leaders plus year-end winners.
TUESDAY TALKS CONTINUE AS WEBINARS
The Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center’s April 13 Tuesday Talk lecture will be led by Dr. Emily Schaefer on toxic plants in the horse pasture. At the end of the free presentation, participants can take part in a Q and A session. Register at emc.vetmed.vt.edu.
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NEWS BRIEFS Revival Services at Trinity Baptist Church
The Trinity Baptist Church of Warrenton will hold revival services that began Easter Sunday, April 4 and will continue through Wednesday, April 7 with Evangelist Mark Rogers of Fairbanks, Alaska as the guest preacher. Sunday services will be at 9:45 and 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, the services will be at 7:30 p.m. In addition to his preaching ministry, Evangelist Rogers along with his family have a singing ministry. They will be providing special music
at every service during the meeting. Pastor Vinton Williams and the church family invite everyone to attend the meeting. Free bus transportation will be available from many parts of Fauquier, Culpeper and Prince William counties for the Sunday morning services. Contact the church at 540-347-7640 or visit www.tbcwarrenton.org for ride information. Nurseries will be provided during all services for children aged three and under. Trinity is located at 8803 James Madison Highway, 2 miles south of Warrenton on US 29.
Paul F. Larner to Continue to Lead Wakefield Country Day School in Huntly into 2022
Wakefield Country Day School’s Board of Trustees announced that Paul F. Larner has agreed to stay on as Head of School for the 2021-2022 school year. Larner, former board chair of WCDS, assumed the role of interim head of school in November 2020 when Patrick Finn resigned. When asked to share his overall vision for WCDS, Larner replied, “We plan to build on and expand the sequential, classical and college preparatory education with which we have achieved a 100% college admission rate over the past 50 years. Our education emphasizes both rigorous academic standards and character development.” While Covid-19 has affected all educational institutions in the past
Daniel Kwon and his family celebrate his award
Daniel Kwon chosen as Wakefield School’s new Archwood Scholar Daniel Kwon of The Plains was named as the 2021-22 Archwood Scholar, the prestigious four-year scholarship awarded each year to one outstanding new freshman. According to Wakefield’s website, the four-year scholarship “is awarded every year to a new [9th grade] student with a demonstrated commitment to engagement inside and outside the classroom.” Currently a student at Hill School and a former student of Marshall Middle School, he is also a passion-
ate volunteer and active member of several service organizations. “I love all my volunteer opportunities,” Daniel said, “Volunteering makes me feel useful even though I am still a minor and have limited ability to help others ... It is always good to give back to those who are in need.” “Daniel is a well-rounded young man who upholds the standards that are represented by the Archwood Scholar,” said Wakefield Director of Admissions Gray Carr Bridgers. “Along with the faculty, staff and head of school, I am thrilled to announce our new 2021-22 Archwood Scholar.”
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Catlett. $610,000
Richmond American Homes of Virginia Inc.
Scott District
Ringwood Farm LLC to Lakeside Homes
to Jeffrey Ryan Frank, 11206 Callie Jo Court,
Juno Farm LLC to Eric N. Reid, 134.6924 acres
Dorsey A. Rohrbaugh, 40% interest in Lots 2, 3, LLC, 73.2748 acres at 7735 Rogues Road nr.
Bealeton. $457,712
on Patrickswell Lane nr. Upperville/Marshall.
4, 1-A and 1-B, Seneca Lakes Estates. $550,000 Nokesville. $2,866,666
Center District
$2,000,000
John M. Rohrbaugh Sr. Estate by Executors to
Spencer P. Ingram to RMH Builders LLC,
Virginia Viereck Rutter to Eland LLC, 5 acres at David Augustine to Paul R. Bilz, 610 Pine View Lakeside Homes LLC to FS Development LLC,
2.2957 acres & easement, Bowery Lane to
12350 Roselawn Lane, Midland. $125,000
Court, Warrenton. $650,000
74.1687 acres, 12.2956 acres, 3.1801 acres
Cromwell Road, Catlett. $110,000
Victoria Heitman to Eduardo Negron, 4.7731
Ellen M. Sprague-Ravenscroft to Bridget
and 2.3209 acres on Broad Run Church Road;
Mary Ingram-Bean to RMH Builders LLC, 2
acres at 12579 Bristersburg Road, Midland.
Colleen Wolfe, 7188 Homestead Court,
0.9397 acre on Riley Road; 0.9397 acre on
acres & easement, Bowery Lane to Cromwell
$442,000
Warrenton. $559,900
Riley Road and Thoroughbred Road; 0.9884
Road, Catlett. $110,000
Lee District
Enzo Biasillo to Ashleigh Salyers, 507 Highland acre, 0.9872 acre, 0.9929 acre, 1.0372 acre,
Wade K. Pendley to Brian Shaley Murphy,
Nelsy E. Bu Bautista to Christopher Shane
Towne Drive, Warrenton. $327,000
0.9808 acre and 0.9533 acre on Thoroughbred
11.2213 acres at 8777 Hunt Trail off Meetze
Heflin, 6148 Olivera Avenue, Bealeton.
Jeannie McHugh-Schriver Tr. to Blanca Yepes,
Road, New Baltimore/Warrenton. $8,650,000
Road nr. Warrenton. $615,000
$472,500
740 Cherry Tree Lane, Warrenton. $300,000
John A. Gillis to Robert Paul Ballesteros, 9188
Teri J. Woods to Uri Ananilla Guzman, 7191
Harbor Court nr. Warrenton. $641,000
James F. Smith Tr. to Atkins Construction Group Richmond American Homes of Virginia Inc. to LLC, 5.1190 acres on Green Road SSE of
Michelle Leeanne Hill, 11204 Callie Jo Court nr. King William Street, Warrenton. $475,000
Warrenton. $125,000
Bealeton. $471,697
Kelly Michelle Smith to Ellen McMinn, 0.1680 0.9404 acre at 5290 Old Alexandria Turnpike,
Robert C. Gibson to Charles B. Cornwell
Matthew H. Fallon to John Malley, 10817 King
acre at 8326 Lucy Avenue, Warrenton. $550,000 New Baltimore. $520,000
Jr., 1.6826 acres at 8149 Applewood Lane,
Nobel Lane, Bealeton. $451,000
NVR Inc. to Melanee Marie Montalvo, 0.2866
Courtney Clark to Leah Robison, 6852 Lake
Warrenton. $104,000
Glenna A. Smith to William Craig Courtney, 2
acre at 11 Patrick Ryan Way, Warrenton.
Anne Court nr. Warrenton. $719,000
Thomas B. Hugill to Karen Johnson Norman,
acres at 8156 Buena Vista Drive nr. Warrenton.
James A. Yergin to Alexandra Leigh Johnson,
$616,375
James Jordan to Elithia Cornwell,
2.500 acres at 12088 Earnhardt Drive, Bealeton. $525,000
NVR Inc. to Nicholas Thomas Monaco, 0.1680
6668Colonnades Drive nr. Warrenton. $726,280
$490,000
acre at 345 Norma Dean Drive, Warrenton.
Gregory F. McDonald Tr. to Laura Elizabeth
$586,125
LaFlame, 5412 Flycatchers Court nr. Warrenton.
Regina J. Miller to Joseph Alan Shrock, 5 acres
Michele T. Dominguez to Mayra Nunez Rocha, at 13544 Union Church Road, Sumerduck. 11.0749 acres at 10023 Quiet Meadow Lane,
$545,000
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OBITUARIES
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OBITUARIES Mary Garland Davenport Lunsford Early Friday morning, April 2, 2021 (Good Friday), Mary Lunsford passed away at the age of 100. She was born on August 17, 1920 in Gordonsville, Virginia to Wallace Linwood Davenport and Agnes Lillian Dempsey Davenport. Her mother died when she was 13 years old, and she helped raise a sister (Vivian Davenport), and three younger brothers (Wallace, Ted, and John Davenport) all of whom predeceased her. Her youngest brother (John) had just turned two when their mother died. This early responsibility instilled in her an impulse to take care of people that lasted her entire life. It nurtured her love of family and likely molded her into the confident, responsible, hardworking, giving and loving woman she became. After she married James Richard Lunsford (deceased in 1971) in 1938, they moved to the Delaplane area and lived there until her death. She worked with computers for the National Security Agency (NSA) in Fort Meade, MD for 30 years before retiring, and was one of the first women to work in that division. Not long after that, while in her late 60’s, she took on the job of taking care of two babies, whom she treated like her own grandchildren. In her late 70’s and 80’s, she cared for an older woman in her 90’s. Throughout this time she also kept busy driving people to doctor appointments, helping people at home, in nursing homes and hospitals, and taking clothing donations to Western State Hospital. She was active in the Virginia Republican Party, Homemakers Club, and Marshall Methodist church where she served as the first female Trustee and the first female Chair of the Administrative Council. She hosted many family reunions, and loved to return to her childhood home and attend Gordonsville United Methodist Church homecomings. In her early years in the Delaplane area and later years, she attended Cool Spring Methodist Church. She was active, well-loved and appreciated in all of the churches she called home. She was known for her beautiful flower gardens and lovely flower arrangements (that she made for the churches) and was still on her hands and knees weeding and planting at the age of 95. A neighbor considered her the “energizer bunny”. Mary loved all children, and they loved her...she was like a magnet whenever children were around. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. Mary had three children, James Garland Lunsford (deceased), Doris Allen Reed of Delaplane, and Vivian Carolyn Fishback of Fredericksburg. She had six grandchildren and many great grandchildren, and great, great grandchildren. Mary requested to be cremated and will join her late husband at Stonewall Memorial Garden in Manassas. Details about a memorial service will be provided at a later date. The family has requested that instead of buying flowers, to please make a donation in her memory to Cool Spring Methodist Church, P.O. Box 41, Delaplane, VA 20144.
Bueford Hensley, Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Bueford Hensley, Command Sergeant Major (Ret.), 83, of Woodbridge, VA, died on March 24 at the Reston Hospital Center with family at his bedside. He was born in Kentucky, the son of Loren Hensley and Mattie Howard Hensley, both deceased. He is survived by his wife Helga Hensley, son Anthony (Michelle) Hensley of California, stepchildren Diane (David) Bean of Maine and Thomas M. Day of Washington, grandchildren Ava Hensley, Sean Smith and Breanna Bean. He is also survived by his sister Mildred (Henry) Franklin of Kentucky and several nieces and nephews. After being drafted, he served a distinguished career in the Army which included two tours in Vietnam, two tours in Korea and several European assignments. He started as a paratrooper, decorated with the Legion of Merit award and the Bronze Star, and finished his military career as the head NCO for the 25th Infantry Division based at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. After retirement, he was a long time active member of the Isaac Walton League and the Rod and Gun Club. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, burial at Quantico National Cemetery will be private. Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
MAUSOLEUM BURIAL Most mausoleums are located in cemeteries and anyone can choose to be interred in one. Due to a high water table, above-ground burial is the only option in some areas of the world. A mausoleum is a freestanding structure that holds many bodies entombed in caskets, and there is no actual burial process. Mausoleums vary in size, with most providing a protected, indoor environment allowing visitors the opportunity to meditate, visit, or pray while viewing the sealed crypt. An engraved plaque is also placed on the mausoleum front. There are other expenditures associated with a mausoleum burial, such as a casket and embalming costs, and it’s typically more expensive than burial. It’s best to explore all the costs before deciding. Planning a funeral service can be a difficult process for families who have just lost a loved one. But it’s important to provide those who are grieving with a supportive environment in which they can begin to find closure, say goodbye, and come to terms with the loss. To learn about our services, please call MOSER FUNERAL HOME at (540) 347-3431. We invite you to tour our facility, conveniently located at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. We’ll also tell you about our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY, just outside of Warrenton. “We bereaved are not alone. We belong to the largest company in all the world, the company of those who have known suffering.”
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OBITUARIES James Robert Eastham II (JR) James Robert Eastham II (JR) of Amissville, VA, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend walked through the gates of heaven on Thursday, April 1, 2021. He left this earthly world knowing he was loved infinitely by his family and friends, instilled with a faith in God that was unceasing and filled with hope that all things are possible for one who believes. His love for the Lord was limitless. He was 23 years old. JR was born December 30, 1997 in Warrenton, VA. He grew up in beautiful Rappahannock County enjoying hunting, riding his 4wheeler and playing video games with family and friends. He attended Rappahannock County Public Schools where he graduated in 2016. He looked forward to his frequent trips to Chincoteague Island, Carolina Beach and the Outer Banks. JR was an avid Washington Redskins fan and looked forward to football Sundays with his dad and brother. More than anything, JR enjoyed spending quality time with his family and friends talking and reminiscing about life and memories that held a special meaning in his heart. JR was one of a kind. His favorite quote, “God gives his toughest battles to his strongest soldiers” is a true testament of how he lived his life. He never let his battles define him and he had a silent strength and the mentality of a warrior that allowed him to persevere. Despite his struggles, he always had a smile that would light up a room, a heart that was so giving and caring and a love for life itself that was contagious and impacted everyone who crossed his path. He is survived by his parents James and Nicole Eastham, his brother Trent Eastham. Paternal grandparents Edwin and Jeane Eastham; Maternal grandparents William and Monica Magee; Uncles and Aunts; Jennifer and Carl Wallace, Edwin and Rebecca Eastham, Kelly and Brian Davis, Jammie and Charles Mullins, and Allison Magee; Numerous beloved cousins. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, April 6 at 1 pm at Prospect Hill Cemetery, 200 West Prospect Street, Front Royal, VA. All are welcome, but the family requests all attendees wear masks and social distance. Due to their other sons compromised immune system we respectfully ask that you keep your distance from JR’s Mom, Dad and Brother. Pallbearers: Charles Mullins, Edwin Eastham, Brian Davis, Carl Wallace, Paul Brown, Quinn Eastham; Honorary Pallbearers: Caleb Brown, Austin Hicks In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to cureduchenne.org in memory of JR Eastham. Arrangements by Moser Funeral Home 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, VA 20186 . 540-347-3431 Online condolences can be made at moserfuneralhome.com
Carol Ann Binsted On Saturday March 27, 2021 Carol Ann Binsted, 68, loving wife and mother of two passed away at her home in Warrenton, VA Carol Ann was born on February 1, 1953 in Fairfax, VA to the parents of Carroll and Lucille Early. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Ronald J. Binsted, her son, Jay B. Binsted and brother, Robert Early. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Brittany Ann Binsted who passed away May 2007 at the age of 20. Carol Ann graduated from James Madison College in 1975 receiving a Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Special Education. She graciously served her entire career for Fairfax County Public Schools as a Special Education teacher. Anyone that worked with Carol Ann would agree she had a love for teaching and her students. She was an avid animal lover, raising her dogs and Amazon parrots. In addition, Carol Ann had two life passions, traveling to see the world and spending time creating memories with her children and grandchildren. Her legacy will live on through her grandson, Maddox (8) and granddaughter, Jaclyn (7), who both loved her dearly. Nothing made her happier than standing on the sidelines of a field cheering on her children and grandchildren as they competed. Memorial services will be held at 11am on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at National Funeral Home, 7482 Lee Hwy, Falls Church, VA 22042, with a reception to immediately follow. The family invites friends for viewings Friday, April 9th from 6pm-8pm and Saturday, April 10th from 10am11am. There are no covid restrictions to the number of people able to attend, the funeral home only asks everyone to wear a mask. National Funeral Home can be reached at 703-560-4400. Floral arrangements can be sent directly to National Funeral Home or in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to any SPCA.
Franklin Alexander Benimon Franklin Alexander Benimon, 58, of Mount Jackson, VA, formerly of Warrenton, VA, passed March 23, 2021. A private funeral service was held on Saturday, April 3, 2021, 10 am, at Faith Christian Church, 6472 Duhollow Road, Warrenton, VA, 20187. Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com
Charles Allen Owens, Sr. November 28, 1929 - March 27, 2021 Charlie was born in Rectortown, VA on November 28, to the late Frank and Eunice Owens. Charlie was the farm manager for Loyalty Farms in Taylorstown and Albemarle Farms in Charlottesville, VA for 18 years. He touched many lives and most remembered for his fun and joking ways. He loved to entertain people and he loved all children. He will truly be missed by all. He is survived by his wife Patricia Owens. Daughter Deloris and (Joe) Skura of Maryland, step-children Lisa Saville of VA, Pat and Steve McKenny of South Carolina and Mike Douglas of Maryland and 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his daughter Renee Vertolli and son Charlie Owens, Jr. Due to COVID, a service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Furnace Mountain Presbyterian Church 13583 Wilt Store Road, Leesburg, VA 20176. Please share online condolences with the family at www. loudounfuneralchapel.com
William Enoch Yeager William Enoch Yeager, age 96, died on March 22, 2021 at his home in Haymarket, Virginia while receiving hospice services. He was born on January 1, 1925 in Sandy Cross, NC to John W. Yeager and Enola N. Yeager. He attended public schools in Norfolk, VA before entering the Apprentice School at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. There he was trained as a shipboard pipefitter so that he could assist in the war effort. In April 1944 he entered active duty in the Army. He was stationed in Normandy, France before seeing battle in Germany as part of the 97th Infantry Division. He received an honorable discharge in June 1946 as a Staff Sergeant. He later re-enlisted in the Air Force and served for one year. Following a second honorable discharge, he attended and graduated from East Carolina University, receiving a Bachelor’s degree and teachers certificate. William began employment as a Special Agent for the Naval Investigative Service in 1956 and held various positions within that organization until he retired in 1977. He later returned to work as a Special Investigator for the U.S. State Department, a position he held from 1985 until his retirement at age 83. In his retirement years William enjoyed gardening and target shooting with his son Drew and traveling to Connelly Springs, NC with his wife of 69 years- Elizabeth and their beloved poodles. He also enjoyed sharing a love of reading mystery novels and visiting historical sites in the Pacific Northwest with his daughter, Lisa. William was an active member of Sudley United Methodist Church for over 25 years, often teaching adult Sunday school. He was active in various Masonic Lodges during this lifetime, last attending the Haymarket Lodge No. 313. William is survived by his wife Elizabeth N. Yeager (Haymarket, VA), son Drew A. Yeager (Haymarket, VA), daughter, Lisa R. Yeager (Bellingham, WA), sister Viva L. Stallings (Hobbsville, NC) and many extended family members who fondly knew William as Uncle Enoch. He will be remembered for his devotion and unwavering love for his family, his kindness to all he met, and his warm smile. He will be forever missed and always in our hearts. A funeral service was held at Pierce Funeral Home on Monday 3/29/21 at 10:30 am and was followed by a graveside service at Sudley United Methodist Cemetery.
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OBITUARIES Melvin Edward Bailey, Jr.
Places of Worship Grace Episcopal Church • HOLY EUCHARIST: Sundays, 9 a.m. • SUNDAY SCHOOL: Children & Adults 10 a.m. 5096 Grace Church Lane, Casanova (1 mile off Meetze Road) The Rev. James Cirillo, Priest • (540) 788-4419
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Melvin Edward Bailey, Jr., 86 of Remington, VA passed away on March 30, 2021 at Novant Health UVA Culpeper Medical Center. He was born at Sperryville, VA on April 10, 1934 a son of the late Melvin E. Bailey, Sr. and Nina Dwyer Bailey. Mr. Bailey retired from Suburban Propane after 40 years of service and attended Mt. Holly Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Eloise M. Bailey; two sons- Rocky (Heather) Bailey, Jeffersonton, VA and Kevin (Peggy) Bailey, Remington; four siblings, Viola Medina, Kansas, Morris Lee Bailey, Sumerduck, Waverly Jefferson Bailey, Front Royal, VA and Shirley Swan, Spotsylvania, VA; his grandchildren, Ryan Bailey, Roxana Denise (Joshua) Stein, Joshua W. Bailey, Jeremy Bailey, Branden Bailey; great grandchildren Blake Bailey and Ayla Denise Stein. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 8, 2021 from 6-8 PM at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton. A private graveside service will be held at Remington Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Remington Vol. Fire and Rescue Company, Remington, VA. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.
Martha F. Hitt
Anglo Catholic in worship and order Mass Schedule: Sunday 8AM & 10:30 AM Wednesday 10 AM Holy Days 6PM Father Jonathan Ostman, Rector
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Martha Jane Frazier Hitt, 91 of Remington, VA passed away on April 2, 2021 at Novant Health Culpeper Medical Center. She was born on September 13, 1929 in Rappahannock County, VA a daughter of the late Harvey W. Frazier, Sr. and Mary Cornell Frazier. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Franklin Hitt. Martha retired from Fauquier County Public Schools as Cafeteria Manager at M. M. Pierce Elementary School in Remington. She was a graduate of Remington High School. She is survived by her two daughters, Jane Hitt (Ronnie Meadows), Remington, VA and Cindi Hitt (Steve Merritt), Orange, VA; a brother, Harvey W. Frazier, Jr. of Culpeper; and a sister, Eva F. Hoff, of Remington. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Remington Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Remington Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.
Glenda Jeanne Owens Moore
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On March 29, 2021 surrounded by the love of her family Jeanne , 64, of Bealeton passed peacefully into eternal life. She was born September 13,1956 in Orlando, FL to the late Frank and Naomi Weaver Owens. She is survived by her husband Thomas Moore; daughter Patricia Craig; Her “Girls” Deborah Pollard, Tay Pollard, Teddy Pollard, and Marissa Pickel; siblings Robin Owens and Frank Owens Jr; grandchildren Antonio Williams, Nyla Williams, Malani Williams, Elijah Marcellus, and Vaughn Hill; Nieces Rena Elliott, Cindy Lemberg, Lauren Owens, Shenandoah Brashears, Laila Reid, Teia Johnson, Shayla Mallory, and Aliyah Mallory; Nephews CJ Settle, Hudson Moore and Fleischer Payne; And a host of other beloved family members. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by a sister Leona Woodson. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2021 from 4 to 6 pm at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, VA 20186. Online condolences may be expressed at www.moserfuneralhome. com.
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Announcements Boys & Girls Clubs of Fauquier 2021 Charity Golf Outing
Come join us on May 17 at the beautiful Evergreen Country Club for our annual Charity Golf Outing! Please contact Deanna Hammer with any questions: deanna@ bgcfauquier.org OR (540) 272-1514.
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Parks & Recreation has partnered with PATH Volunteer Hub to promote some of the volunteer opportunities that are available for the department. Please visit www.letsvolunteer.org for listings of some of our opportunities or contact 540-422-8550.
FOOD PANTRY 2nd & 4th Sundays
3124 Beulah Rd, at Beulah Baptist Church, Markham VA will have a food pantry on 1:30pm-3pm Please contact Cecelia Williams at 540.364.2428. Church number 540.364.2626.
Announcements Spring Clean Up Town of Warrenton
SPRING CLEAN UP WEEK for the Town of Warrenton is scheduled for the week of April 5 – 9, 2021. Town trucks will provide extra collections in all residential areas to pick up trash, refuse and other items that cannot be handled on the regular weekly refuse schedule. All items are to be placed on the street line by 8:00 A.M. of the day scheduled for your area. No return trips can be made. WE WILL PICK UP TIRES, HOWEVER, THERE IS A $3 FEE PER TIRE (Must be Pre-paid) WE NO LONGER PICK UP FREON APPLIANCES. (AC Units, Humidifier/Dehumidifier, refrigerator, freezers, etc.). Please Do Not put out any appliance with Freon. It Will Not be picked up. *ITEMS THE TOWN WILL NOT PICK UP* – dirt, rocks, sod, stumps, and large logs, concrete – blocks, bricks and slabs, and no masonry products, also no mattresses or box springs, TV’s, computer monitors, printers, copiers, fax machines, battery packs and no liquids, such as chemicals, paint, antifreeze, etc. If you have any questions or would like to arrange for tire pick-up, please contact Public Works. Refer to the Town Crier for your area’s pick-up day or call Public Works at (540) 347-1858.
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 15, 2021 The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a work session beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 15, 2021 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia. The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the following items at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 15, 2021 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia: 1. 26TH ADDITION TO THE SOUTHERN FAUQUIER AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL DISTRICT · John J. & Laura L. Horne (Owners/Applicants), PIN 7848-25-9779-000, located on the west side of Cromwell Road, Cedar Run District, Catlett, Virginia. (Kara Krantz, Staff) (AGFO-20-013646) 2. WITHDRAWALS – THE PLAINS AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL DISTRICT · John B. Adams, Jr. (Owner/Applicant), PIN 6989-38-2636-000, located at 7049 Bunker Hill Road, Scott District, The Plains, Virginia. (Kara Krantz, Staff) (AGFO-21-014494) · N.F. Adams & Sons, LLC (Owner/Applicant), PIN 6080-90-0339-000, 6989-65-1854-000 and 6989-67-4165-000, located at 4570 Old Tavern Road and 6599 John Marshall Highway, Scott District, The Plains, Virginia. (Kara Krantz, Staff) (AGFO-21-014495) 3. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT – TEXT-21-014853 – A Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Section 7-503 to require Special Exceptions for certain connections to the County sewer system. (Amy Rogers, Staff) 4. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMPLIANCE REVIEW – COMR-21-014669 – EDDIE & SHEILA D. BENNETT (OWNERS)/DYNAMIC ENERGY, LLC (APPLICANT) – BEALETON MARSH SOLAR – An application for a Comprehensive Plan Compliance Review, in accord with Code of Virginia Section 15.2-2232, as to whether the proposed location of a utility scale solar project is substantially in accord with the Comprehensive Plan. The property is located at 11795 Marsh Road, Cedar Run District. (PIN 7808-36-9737-000) (Adam Shellenberger, Staff) 5. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT – COMA-18-010185 – An update to the Comprehensive Plan to adopt a new chapter addressing housing in Fauquier County. (Adam Shellenberger, Staff) The application materials can be found on the Land Development Online Portal at: https://commdevpay.fauquiercounty.gov/Energov_Prod/SelfService#/home. Approximately one week prior to the public hearing, staff reports for all items will be available online at: http://agenda.fauquiercounty.gov/. To arrange a time to review files in person, please contact the Department of Community Development’s Planning Office at (540) 422-8210, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Due to the threat to public health and safety of the residents of Fauquier County from exposure to COVID-19, and pursuant to the County’s emergency continuity of government ordinance adopted April 9, 2020, citizens are encouraged to participate virtually in this process. The meeting may be viewed on Fauquier County Government Channel 23 and livestreamed at: http://fauquier-va.granicus.com/ ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1. Citizens desiring to participate in the meeting remotely are required to register in advance. Instructions are available on the County website at: www.fauquiercounty. gov/PCVirtualMeeting. Comments will be limited to three minutes. Participants will be required to wear a face covering and maintain strict social distancing measures that may involve waiting in line outside of the building. Fauquier County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request. Citizens requiring reasonable accommodation for disabilities should contact Meredith Meixner, Planning Associate, at (540) 422-8210.
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 and 411 Holiday Ct. Warrenton VA 20186 to satisfy a lien for rental on April 13,2021 at approx. 3:00 PM at www.storagetreasures. com.
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Public Notices V I R G I N I A : IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FAUQUIER COUNTY HELEN HALL, Plaintiff, v. MARNIE MONIQUE LACEY, and CASE NO. CL20-515 ALL OF THE HEIRS, ASSIGNS, DEVISEES, SUCCESSORS (AND THEIR CREDITORS AND SPOUSES) OF Ulysses S. Craig, Frances Craig, and Sallie George, who are believed to be dead, and Floyd Leslie Grigsby; Thomas H. Grigsby; Sarah F. Grigsby; Reuben George a.k.a. Reuben Braxton and his wife, Maggie Foley Braxton; George Douglas Lacey; Landon Alexander Lacey; Arvine Lacey; Landon Braxton; Sadie Jane Lacey; Edna Braxton; Eugenia Braxton Orange and her husband, Harry Orange; Kingston Orange; Dorthea Kemp Orange; Keith Jerome Orange; Adele Orange Watkins; Margaret Watkins; Earl B. Watkins; Sallie Elizabeth Orange; George Edward Orange; Eugenia Watson; Louise Eveliner Orange; George William Orange; Lillian Beatrice Orange; Granville French Franklin; Pearl Orange Pollard; Roland Pollard; Margaret Louise Gaskins Orange; Jesse Nathaniel Gaskins; Mary Finney; Ruben McKinley Orange; Lillian Beatrice Orange Blakey; Lenwood Sevengia Blakey; Joan Moore Blakey Foster; Ruth Virginia Orange Cephas; Melvin Green Cephas; Melvin H. Cephas; Lillian Mary Jane Cephas; Lloyd David Cephas; Harold Orange, Jr. a.k.a. Harry Lucien Orange; Addie Bell Newman Lewis Orange; Yvonne Vir Henderson; Raymond Orange; Catherine Marshall White Orange; Florence Emma Orange Henderson; Lucille Henderson Puryear; Roy Henderson, Jr.; James Lee Henderson; Burnette Harrison Orange; Margaret Helen Tibbs Orange; Lucien Parrish Orange; Margaret Bell; Atlee Bell, Jr.; Elmore a.k.a Elmo Bell; Elnora Bell Hill; Buddre Cory Hill; Milton Bell; Lilly Spencer; Joyce Spencer, and Maybell Spencer, who are also believed to be dead or their whereabouts are unknown; and any and all persons who have or who claim to have any interest in property described as surveyed as ALL THAT certain house, lot and improvements thereon, being situate near the town of Marshall, County of Fauquier, Virginia and containing one half acre of land, be the same more or less, said property being bounded on the south and west by Southern Railway, east by lots of Jim Black and north by Lewis Craig’s lot; the same being the property conveyed by Thomas Thompson to E. Cook Glascock under deed dated October 5, 1911 and recorded in Deed Book 106 at page 150, Marshall Magisterial District, Fauquier County, Virginia (GPIN # 6969-98-4873-000) acquired by Ulysses S. Craig, Frances Craig, and Sallie George, as tenants in common, by deed dated April 28, 1916 and recorded June 20, 1916, in Deed Book 114 at page 117 among the Fauquier County, Virginia land records, which persons are unknown and who are made parties hereto as PARTIES UNKNOWN, Defendants. ORDER OF PUBLICATION The purpose of this cause is (1) to confirm that Helen Hall is, by adverse possession, the owner of the real property, described as follows: ALL THAT certain house, lot and improvements thereon, being situate near the town of Marshall, County of Fauquier, Virginia and containing one half acre of land, be the same more or less, said property being bounded on the south and west by Southern Railway, east by lots of Jim Black and north by Lewis Craig’s lot; the same being the property conveyed by Thomas Thompson to E. Cook Glascock under deed dated October 5, 1911 and recorded in Deed Book 106 at page 150. which is the subject of this cause, (2) to remove clouds on title to the subject property; (3) alternatively, partition the subject property accordingly, resolving all questions of law; and (4) request such other and further relief as this case in equity may require. It is therefore ORDERED that this Order of Publication be published once a week in the Fauquier Times for four consecutive weeks and that the captioned parties and those made defendants by the general description of “Parties Unknown” appear on or before the 28th day of May, 2021, in the Clerk’s Office of the Court and do what is necessary to protect their respective interests herein. ENTERED this the 25th day of March, 2021 THIS CAUSE IS CONTINUED. Jeannette A. Irby; JUDGE I ASK FOR THIS: Nikki L. Marshall, Esquire; VSB #45607 Jennifer R. Moore, Esquire; VSB #75212 Fallon, Myers & Marshall, LLP 110 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 Telephone: 540-349-4633; Facsimile: 540-349-4163 Email: nmarshall@fmmatty.com Counsel for Plaintiff
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TRUSTEE’S SALE 7476 Stoney Hill Lane, The Plains, VA 20198 THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO A 120 DAY RIGHT OF REDEMPTION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. In execution of the Deed of Trust dated December 1, 2006, and recorded in Book 1244 at Page 1260 as modified by unrecorded loan modification executed on 12/16/2013, of the Fauquier County land records the undersigned Substitute Trustees, will offer for sale at public auction on April 13, 2021 at 11:30 AM on the front steps of the Fauquier County Courthouse located at 40 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia, the following property: ALL THAT certain tract or parcel of land containing 50.0000 acres more or less, located on the north side of Virginia State Route 55, in Scott Magisterial District, Fauquier County, Virginia and being more particularly described by plat and survey by Richard H. Vogel, CLS, of VH&D, Inc., dated August 29, 1986, revised on October 2, 1986 and attached to and recorded with the deed in Deed Book 539, Page 868, among the land records of Fauquier County, Virginia, described by metes and bounds as follows: Parcel B-1: “Beginning at (A) an iron pipe in the line of the Fauquier County School Board Property and corner to the 40.9234 acre parcel; thence with said parcel, N 41 degrees 50’ 47” W 1839.69 feet to (B) a fence post with an iron pipe set at its base, corner to Butler; thence N 39 degrees 55’ 16” W 92.58 feet to (C) an iron pipe set corner to Quigley; thence with Quigley, N 51 degrees 57’ 26” E 700.00 feet to (D) an iron pipe set; thence N 51 degrees 33’ 50” E 1239.37 feet to (E) a set stone found corner to Parcel B-2; thence with said parcel, S 11 degrees 11’ 02” E 822.08 feet to (F) an iron pipe to be set corner to Maidstone Limited Partnership 1, thence S 11 degrees 59’ 28” W 280.70 feet to (N) an iron pipe corner to Fauquier County School Board Property; thence with said property S 12 degrees 17’ 06” W 891.21 feet to (A) the point of beginning, the said Parcel B-1 containing 50.0000 acres, more or less.” TOGETHER WITH an easement for ingress and egress to Virginia Route 709, fifty feet in width, as the same is shown and described on plat entitled “Portion of the Parcel B, 50’ wide R.O.W.” prepared by VH&D, Inc. under date of September 3, 1985, attached to and recorded with deed in Deed Book 500, Page 492, among the land records of Fauquier County, Virginia. AND BEING the same property conveyed to PJF Limited Partnership, a Virginia Limited Partnership, by Deed from Christopher Drennan Fetner, as Trustee, and Philip Jay Fetner, as Trustee under Trust Indenture dated July 9, 1993, as amended and as reformed wherein William W. Fetner was Settlor and Trustee, dated May 31, 2003, recorded June 9, 2003 in Deed Book 1035 at Page 1395, among the land records of Fauquier County, Virginia. Tax No.: 6070-53-7442-000 The property and improvements will be sold in “as is” physical condition without warranty of any kind. TERMS OF SALE: A non-refundable bidder’s deposit in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the successful bid payable by cashier’s/certified check required at time of sale except for the party secured by the Deed of Trust. Risk of loss on purchaser from date and time of auction. Balance of the purchase price must be paid by cashier’s check within 14 days from sale date. Except for Virginia Grantor tax, all settlement costs and expenses are purchaser’s responsibility. Real estate taxes will be pro-rated to the date of sale. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining possession of the property. If purchaser defaults, deposit will be forfeited and property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser who shall be liable for any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs, expenses and attorney’s fees of both sales. If Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of deposit without interest. This sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan secured by the Deed of Trust including, but not limited to, determining whether prior to sale a bankruptcy was filed; a forbearance, repayment or other agreement was entered into; or the loan was reinstated or paid off. In any such event this sale shall be null and void and purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of deposit without interest. This communication is from a debt collector. Old Dominion Trustees, Inc., Substitute Trustees FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: BUONASSISSI, HENNING & LASH, P.C. 12355 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 500, Reston, VA 20191 (703) 796-1341 x 144 File No. 8207.81996
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Public Notices NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIVING PROOF OF DEBTS AND DEMANDS PURSUANT TO VIRGINIA CODE § 64.2-550 Having been requested by Mildred Fletcher Slater, Counsel to the Executor for the Estate of Ginevra M. Hunter, deceased (Fiduciary#CWF2020-140), to appoint a time and place for receiving proof of debts and demands, Gary M. Pearson, Commissioner of Accounts for the Circuit Court of Fauquier County, hereby notifies all interested persons that I have fixed April 20, 2021 at 10:00 A.M., as the time and my office at 9 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 as the place, for receiving proof of debts and demands against said decedent or said decedent’s estate pursuant to Virginia Code Section 64.2-550. On this 29th day of March, 2021, I have caused this notice (1) to be posted at the front door of the Courthouse of Fauquier County, Virginia, and (2) to be delivered to The Fauquier Times-Democrat, Warrenton, Virginia, for publication once in that newspaper’s issue on April 7, 2021, both of which last-mentioned dates are more than ten days before the date stated above for receiving proof of debts and demands. Gary M. Pearson, Commissioner of Accounts
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NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIVING PROOF OF DEBTS AND DEMANDS PURSUANT TO VIRGINIA CODE § 64.2-550 A N D T O R E S O LV E A N Y OUTSTANDING ISSUES PURSUANT TO VIRGINIA CODE SECTION § 64.2-1209 Having been requested in a Motion For Debts and Demands Hearing by Donald Coulter, Counsel to the former Executr, John R. Haines, Jr., for the Estate of John R. Haines Sr. deceased (Fiduciary#CWF2018-182), to appoint a time and place for receiving proof of debts and demands, Gary M. Pearson, Commissioner of Accounts for the Circuit Court of Fauquier County, hereby notifies all interested persons that I have fixed June 7, 2021 at 10:00 A.M., as the time and the Board of Supervisors of Fauquier County meeting room in the Warren Green Building at 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 as the place, for receiving proof of debts and demands against said decedent or said decedent’s estate pursuant to Virginia Code Section 64.2-550 and to resolve any outstanding issues pursuant to Virginia Code Section 64.2-1209. On this 29th day of March, 2021, I have caused this notice (1) to be posted at the front door of the Courthouse of Fauquier County, Virginia, and (2) to be delivered to The Fauquier Times-Democrat, Warrenton, Virginia, for publication once in that newspaper’s issue on April 7, 2021, both of which last-mentioned dates are more than ten days before the date stated above for receiving proof of debts and demands. Gary M. Pearson, Commissioner of Accounts
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Welcome to the new legacy! Still your bank. On April 1, 2021, The Fauquier Bank merged with Virginia National Bank. The combined bank will cover the counties of Fauquier, Prince William, Frederick, and Albemarle, and the cities of Richmond and Charlottesville. Bringing together over 140 years of combined banking experience to our community. The transition of the combined bank will take some time, but we expect to serve all clients at all locations by August 2021. Welcome to the new legacy! As we continue to grow, we will never lose sight of the critical ingredients to our continued success. Exceptional service begins and ends with people. That’s why we say, “It’s all about people . . . and always will be.” Visit TFB.bank/about-us for more information!