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Fauquier Health identified three employees who have tested positive for COVID-19. Health system spokeswoman Sarah Cubbage said on April 4 that all three worked at the hospital.

She elaborated, "One employee is a care provider, but was not in direct patient care when they began exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19. The remaining two employees are not care providers and were not in direct contact with any patients."

As of Tuesday morning, the Virginia Department of Health was reporting that there were 18 confirmed cases in Fauquier County.

Cubbage said that the three hospital employees are following the guidance provided by the Virginia Department of Health, including self-isolation.

She explained, "Immediately upon receiving notification that these employees received a positive test result, Fauquier Health worked closely with the Virginia Department of Health to notify and test all staff members who came into contact with these individu-

The term “first responder” takes on a new meaning during a pandemic.

Although 911 calls have generally been down the last couple of weeks, Fauquier County’s 350 volunteers and 127 career rescue workers are alert to the threat COVID-19 poses.

Darren Stevens, chief of the Department of Fire Rescue & Emergency Management for Fauquier County, said, “Generally, people are OK. Some are expressing fears of taking it home to families. And social distancing is challenging for everyone to adjust to.”

Stevens said that the rising presence of COVID-19 in the county has changed some DFREM protocols as See FIRST RESPONDERS, page 4

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Capt. Rob Smith, of Fauquier County Emergency Medical Services, cleans a stretcher outside Fauquier Hospital after transporting a patient to the hospital.

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County sets up first COVID-19 drive up testing site

By Robin Earl

Testing criteria for COVID-19

Times Staff R eporter

Updated April 2

Fauquier County’s first COVID-19 mobile testing site opened for business Tuesday, April 7, at 8 a.m. Those who are experiencing symptoms – a fever higher than 100 degrees or signs of a lower respiratory illness, like a persistent cough or shortness of breath – can park in the parking lot at Piedmont Urgent Care at 493 Blackwell Road Warrenton. With a doctor’s order, they’ll be able to get a test for the novel coronavirus.

The testing site will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day, including weekends.

Without a doctor’s order, residents can be evaluated by a physician at the Piedmont Urgent Care clinic, who will decide whether or not the person fits the criteria for a test.

Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District epidemiologist April Achter said that patients will be able to drive up and park in one of a couple of spots set aside in the parking lot. They’ll call a number and a staff member will come out to administer the test while the person stays in their car. The swab will be sent either to the state lab or a private lab, said Achter.

She said that Piedmont Urgent Care has been doing outdoor triage on patients while they remain in their cars for about ten days. “The patient calls and talks to someone who can triage over the phone. That way patients aren’t coming into a small waiting room before the staff knows why they are coming in,” Achter said. “Instead, a staff

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Piedmont Urgent Care started COVID-19 testing for anyone who has a doctor’s order for the test. It is the county’s first open testing site. member comes out, gives the person a mask and they are taken directly back to a patient room.”

Patient follow up

After the COVID-19 test is administered, all patients will receive isolation instructions telling them to stay home unless an in-person medical evaluation is required.

Patients that arrive at Piedmont Urgent Care with a provider’s order will be followed by the ordering provider, who will call the patient with results. Patients evaluated by on-site provider at Piedmont Urgent Care will followed by PUC staff.

PUC will provide a list of positive labs to the Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District for public

In the setting of limited availability of tests, testing performed at DCLS, Virginia’s state lab, is reserved for patients who meet VDH’s four priority investigation criteria below.

• Health care worker or first responder with fever or signs/symptoms of a lower respiratory illness.

• Potential cluster of unknown respiratory illness, with priority for health care facility outbreaks.

All suspected clusters or outbreaks should be reported to the local health department immediately.

• Person hospitalized with fever or signs of lower respiratory illness. Priority will be given to patients where circumstances require a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis for compassionate use treatment with antivirals.

• Person who resides or works in a congregate setting (e.g., homeless shelter, assisted living facility, group home, prison, detention center, jail, or nursing home) and who has fever or signs/symptoms of a lower respiratory illness.

Source: VDH.virginia.gov

health follow-up.

Achter said Friday, “We don’t know whether we’ll have four or 400 people come by on the first day. We have a good number of tests. If we run out, we’ll let people know, through a media alert or through our Facebook page.”

Warrenton, county officials offer guidance for staying safe in public spaces Staff Reports

The Town of Warrenton is posting signs in its outdoor recreational spaces, gently reminding residents to practice safe social distancing while out and about.

The Town of Warrenton will be putting up signs in public parks this week, reminding residents about the importance of social distancing.

Town Manager Brandie Schaeffer said that as the issues surrounding COVID-19 evolve, the Town of Warrenton continues to recommend adherence to all guidelines and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Virginia Health Department.

She said, “The town recognizes the complex challenge of our residents waking up to a new reality of restricted activities. As our daily lives change, people will want to be outdoors and will use open outdoor areas of parks and trails to keep healthy — physically and mentally — and to provide activities for kids

who suddenly have no school and unlimited time without being able to hang with friends.

“One proven way to flatten the curve is by physical distancing — keeping 6 feet or more from other individuals and taking precautions to wash hands, refrain from being in enclosed spaces with other people, disinfect surfaces and other precautions to prevent the spread of the virus. We have already taken the step to close playgrounds, despite guidance from CDC.” She added, “This is a fluid and evolving situation and we are working to respond daily in ways that further the health and safety of our residents.”

Fauquier County Board of Supervisors member Chris Butler (Lee District) said Tuesday that after hearing concerns “expressed by folks visiting our parks and trails, I am asking all

users to respect public property. Places like Crockett Park, the Greenway, playgrounds and trails are being used daily, with so many at home due to COVID-19 pandemic.

“I am glad citizens are getting out of the house and exercising and want to promote that, but please do not discard your trash -- cigarette butts, water bottles or even dog waste on the ground. Please carry a bag with you to collect your trash and dog waste and discard it in a trash receptacle.”

He also cautioned residents to “be alert in residential areas for children playing or bike riding.

“These are unprecedented times, but as a community if we all do our part to maintain public property, we can all enjoy it safely. Also remember to wash your hands, maintain the recommended social distancing of 6 feet and stay in if you are sick.”

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Sewing face masks is popular activity as residents self-isolate New Facebook group attempts to coordinate efforts

By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

Retired nurse Teresa Arthur of Warrenton wanted to do something to help out during the COVID-19 pandemic. She called Dr. Steven von Elten at Piedmont Family Practice to see if maybe she could sew cloth face masks for his staff. The answer came clear and swift: “They wanted to know if I could sew 100,” she said.

Homemade masks are not medical grade, but they do provide some protection “as a last resort,” according to

the Centers for Disease Control. Fauquier Health is accepting donations, for instance. And the CDC is now recommending that everyone wear a mask when they go out in public to help minimize disease transmission.

Making the rounds on Facebook, Arthur saw that there were others interested in making masks, but there was no coordinated effort in Fauquier. The Facebook group “Fauquier - Masks, Bandanas etc” was born, created by Janet Davidson.

“I had asked if there was anyone

The Facebook group “Fauquier Masks, Bandanas etc” is trying to coordinate those who would like to make homemade masks and get them to those who need them.

Fauquier Health workers test positive for COVID-19 FAUQUIER HEALTH, from page 1 als. Health system CEO Chad Melton was among those tested. All 14 of these COVID-19 tests have returned negative results" and those employees are eligible to return to work; they self-isolated while waiting for the test results, she said.

She added that "operations and staffing have not been impacted at this time. We maintain confidentiality in all employee and patient matters, so we are not able to release specifics about the individuals."

She explained infectious disease protocols, "With any infectious disease, staff members who are potentially exposed are notified and screened in accordance with Centers for Disease Control guidelines and in partnership with VDH. Based on these screenings, staff will be advised on next steps, which may include

self-monitoring for symptoms, masking or self-isolating at home. If testing is indicated, it is done in accordance with VDH and CDC guidelines."

Cubbage said, "While our hospital feels confident and prepared to respond to this virus, our community does need to do their part to prevent community spread of COVID-19.

We implore the public to follow Gov. Ralph Northam’s stay-at-home order and guidance from the VDH to stay at home, limit travel unless absolutely necessary and practice social distancing at all times."

On April 2, the hospital moved to a zero-visitor policy. All staff, patients and visitors coming into the hospital are screened and are required to be masked before entry.

Cubbage said, "We have been using our emergency operations plan for weeks now.

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taking care of things, I’m inside, sewing masks.”

Betty Compton, Arthur’s neighbor, said, “Teresa realized there was a need and just starting making fabric masks seven days a week in support of the health care workers, just in case there was a shortage at the hospital and other local healthcare facilities. She reached out to the ladies from her church/community to see if they would be willing to volunteer to help make the masks and adhere to strict instructions on type of fabric, etc., and they did.”

Compton added, “I never met a person so dedicated to a mission to help others, especially those on the front lines.”

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who could create the group,” said Arthur. “I’m a worker bee, not an organizer.”

The purpose of “Fauquier Masks, Bandanas etc” is to gather all the quilters, sewers and do-ityourselfers together and match them up with health care organizations and rescue workers who might need the masks. It would also be a place to gather donations of fabric and elastic, Arthur said. Elastic is scarce, she said, “as hard to find as toilet paper.”

She said the effort to make the masks is “kind of scattered at the moment. I am hoping this Facebook group can help coordinate.”

Arthur admitted she is plenty busy right now. “If I’m not outside

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Jordan White, 14, had sewn 25 face masks as of Saturday morning. Some she sent to an aunt, who is a doctor in Maryland; she sent others to nurses in Woodbridge. And she sent face masks to her grandparents.

Jordan and her mom Jessica, an educational diagnostician for Fauquier County’s special education department, have plans to complete another 200.

Jordan said she’d like to donate the next batch to Fauquier Hospital.

The first few masks were “sort of difficult. We weren’t sure what we were doing, but it got easier,” said Jordan.

Some friends have been donating fabric to the cause.

The eighth-grader at Auburn Middle

School said that it’s been good to have a project, but she said she hasn’t exactly been idle during the weeks she’s been spending out of school. “My mom has us on a schedule. We are up by 9, we work out, do schoolwork for an hour, spend at least 20 minutes reading and I have to walk one of our dogs.”

She said she is in the ag program at school and when the family ran out of eggs the other day, they went to see her ag teacher, who has the school chickens at home.

A spring break trip to Florida has been canceled. “I think we’re just going to hang out at home,” Jordan said.

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COVID-19 precautions aim to protect fire and rescue personnel FIRST RESPONDERS, from page 1 local fire and rescue departments try to keep staffers safe.

He said that policy and procedures are being adjusted daily, based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control, Virginia Department of Health and other experts. “We communicate weekly with our regional partners to keep current on best practices,” he said.

Stevens said that one of the earliest changes made was with the “first” of the first responders, in the county’s 911 communications center. “Our dispatchers began screening callers, asking questions about people who might have fever, illness, or who had been traveling.”

He said that infectious control kits – with special protective gear – have always been issued to first responders, with training on how to use them effectively. “The coronavirus has caused us to ramp up awareness around the importance of this protection.”

He said that when a crew goes out to answer a call, one team member will make the first contact from 6 feet away, limiting direct staff contact.

He added that responders now use gloves and eye protection on every call. And when first responders arrive at a residence, “every patient immediately gets a face mask.”

If any of the screening questions asked of patients get a positive response, gowns are added as well.

All fire and rescue stations are closed to the public. In addition, Stevens said, “We have ‘hardened’ all locations. We have one ‘primary control point,’ meaning everyone comes in a single entrance.”

He said that anyone coming in gets screened twice a day. Temperatures are taken and key questions are asked and recorded. “If someone has a 24-hour shift, the screening is re-

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The county’s Department of Fire Rescue & Emergency Management has a Facebook campaign going on, focusing on families. peated halfway through that shift.” are alternating work at home days in When rescue workers bring some- order to reduce the number of people one to the hospital, Stevens said that in areas where office space is limthe hospital staff checks to be sure ited. “We find the people who are those screenings have been done. able to work from home are being In general, comextremely productive,” munication with the “We continuously said Stevens. hospitals has been monitor our PPE One more change: If stepped up, said Stestaff have employment vens. “We communi- inventory and are in the medical field, cate over their avail- working with our outside their work with able bed space and regional partners the rescue squad, that several times a day our work has to be disconinfectious control offi- to procure more as tinued, Stevens said. cer is following up on we go.”

“We need to keep ev— DARREN STEVENS eryone healthy.” any potential infected DFREM chief persons we may have Currently, DFREM transported. The hosreports that the perpital’s infection control officer com- sonal protective equipment on hand municates with ours.” is adequate. Stevens said, “We conSome DFREM administrative tinuously monitor our PPE inventory support staff throughout the county and are working with our regional

Peer Support Team helps keep DFREM mission-ready Fauquier County’s Department of Fire Rescue & Emergency Management has had a Peer Support Team in place for the last three years. “It’s our first line of defense for our staff,” said DFREM Chief Darren Stevens.

The Peer Support Team manages an assistance program for members that may include child care, pet care, farm care etc. “They have a list of who can do what, skill wise,” said Stevens.

Mahlon Johnson, technician with DFREM, is one of five on the support team. (A battalion chief provides oversight.) Johnson explained the COVID19-specific effort in an email.

“I have worked with DFREM for just over three years. I spent some time in the military and during that time, I learned a few things. When it comes to events like this, it’s important to remain proactive and plan. In doing this we must stay ahead of the event and plan for every possible scenario.

“I joined the Navy in 2003 and completed my commitment after six years. Most of my time was spent with the Marine Corps. The Marines have a way of explaining logistics when it comes to large scale missions. They call it the ‘bean, bullets, and BandAids’ of logistics. In order to complete any mission regardless of scale, you have to be able to take care of all the associated needs.

“This is exactly what we did. We started with the mission and what changes we could experience along the way. From there we went to work looking for members willing to supply the ‘beans.’ These were individuals willing to deliver food or grocery shop for members and their families in the event they were quarantined.

“Next is the ‘bullets’ or child care/pet care. Like bullets in a conflict, many members would not be able to work without these resources. With schools closed and most members having double-income homes, child care would be problematic. We closed this loop by gathering a list of those willing to provide child care or pet care.

“Last was our ‘Band-Aids,’ or management. This list covered any other areas of needed assistance, like additional housing or RVs for members not wanting to go home to their families.

“Once someone has been identified as having a need, we turn to the list and start making calls, checking for availability. Our goal is to mitigate where we can to ensure the mission stays its course.

That mission is our continuation of care to keep our members safe while on the front lines of this event.

With any mission, it will not move forward without the ‘beans, bullets and Band-Aids.’”

partners to procure more as we go.

Current levels meet current needs.”

He added that several orders have been placed but have not arrived yet. “We determine our daily ‘burn rate’ and communicate that with the state,” he said.

Librarians completing curbside delivery, the registrar’s office and other county employees who interact with the public need face masks too; DFREM handles those logistics.

How can Fauquier County residents make first responders’ jobs easier? Stevens said, “The most important thing we have to stress is hand washing, several times a day, social distancing and of course, stay at home if you can. We must work together to flatten the curve.”

Stevens said that the DFREM uses a three-shift system right now, but “if we start to lose responders to isolation, instead of two days on, one day off, we could move to a two-platoon system, one day on and one day off. We could lose a third of our staffing and still meet current service levels.”

One recent project coordinated by the DFREM has been sharing a Facebook post every day that focuses on staffers’ families. Stevens explained, “It may have family members holding up a sign that says, ‘My mother is at work for you. Stay home for us.’ People are really loving it. After we run out of families to highlight, maybe we’ll switch to pets … and then houseplants,” Stevens laughed.

Stevens admitted, “This is a rough event. And I’m afraid it’s just the calm before the storm. But everybody is preaching the same message. Everybody is on board. We are standing together and ready to serve the public.”

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Peer Support Team in place every day

Even when DFREM is not in the middle of a pandemic, the Peer Support team is in full force.

Johnson said that the team contacts businesses and nonprofit organizations to see where they can help with mental health, food banks, budgeting, physical fitness or financial help.

He said the team regularly reaches out to members after high-acuity calls. He said, “We encourage everyone to talk about how they feel or what they’re thinking. If they are interested in receiving long-term counseling, we step in and refer them to the proper organizations that have already been vetted by our team … The biggest impact we have on each other is a simple phone call.”

Johnson gave an example -- a member that needs advice on getting in shape. “One of our team members has focused their efforts on physical fitness. That person would send them a diet plan and workout routine. The Peer Support Team works to streamline results for its members by doing the research for them.”

He added, “We operate independently and report to no one when it comes to working with our peers.

Confidentiality is the key to making this program work.”

Johnson said, “We believe that in order to maintain a strong service to not only the community but more importantly, ourselves, we must take care of each other. The fire service is described as family. As a family we have to step in and help when we can.”

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Police departments ‘open for business’ despite complications presented by COVID-19

By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

Everyday criminals seem to be taking Gov. Ralph Northam’s stay at home order to heart. The daily report released by the Sheriff’s Office has been relatively tame the last couple of weeks.

“It’s been eerily quiet,” said Fauquier County Sheriff Robert Mosier, “like the first day after a snowstorm.”

Phone scammers have proven to be the exception. These offenders seem to be trying to take advantage of the fear and uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Mosier. “There has been a huge increase in scams,” he said in an interview last week.

Mosier describes one common scheme where the caller claims they are from Dominion Power and threatens to turn off the electricity if the person doesn’t pay. Other scams offering COVID-19 treatments have been cited and others ask call recipients to send money to help those who have been affected by COVID-19 or offer jobs to those who are out of work.

Mosier warns against these scammers in a video his department released March 27.

“Don’t give out personal information. If it’s too good to be true, it probably is. People are vulnerable right now. Take a deep breath. Hang up. Report it to us,” he advised.

Mosier said that although it’s been relatively quiet the past couple of weeks, his deputies are prepared for that to change. He said that as cabin fever sets in, tempers may flare. “Domestics rise when people are forced to stay home. We are prepared for domestics to rise.”

Mosier said that his office is conferring with other law enforcement agencies every day through conference calls. “We talk about events from the last 24 hours, so everyone is up to speed. We are all talking to each other, police, fire and rescue, the hospital …”

He assured residents that the department has the staff to cover the county as necessary. “We have a plan in place if people get sick. Our mission hasn’t changed. We are here.

If you call 911, within minutes we’ll have law enforcement in the area.”

Sheriff’s office spokesman Sgt. James Hartman said that although the sheriff’s office is still responding to needs as it always has, some walk-in services have been suspended – fingerprinting and child safety seat inspections and installations, for instance. “We have to be resilient; we are taking care of our people.” But he emphasized, “We are still here providing security, answering questions and helping residents find resources.”

Mosier explained that when a resident calls 911, the dispatchers may ask more questions than usual. They may ask if anyone at the home is ill, for instance, or if anyone has been to the hospital, has a temperature or has been diagnosed with anything.

“We need to find out what we are walking into,” he said.

FAUQUIER COUNTY SHERIFF ROBERT MOSIER

WARRENTON POLICE CHIEF MIKE KOCHIS

Mosier would like to ask residents to understand when officers are practicing social distancing. “They may be wearing masks and gloves; they may seem standoffish. They may be asking a lot of questions.

Please just cooperate and help them get through it.”

If someone is calling for emergency medical services, those professionals will take the lead. “We have personal protective equipment.

DFREM [Department of Fire Rescue & Emergency Management] has enough PPE for now,” said Mosier.

He said that more reports are currently being taken over the phone, instead of in person, and encouraged residents to “be patient as we work through this together. But don’t hesitate to contact us at 911 or at the non-emergency number, 347-3300, if you see something suspicious. If something doesn’t seem right, call us.”

Hartman said that his boss is getting cabin fever, just like everyone else. “He likes to hold town halls and we can’t do those now.” He laughed, “We’re having to find things to keep him busy.”

The sheriff admitted, “I like to shake hands and interact. I’ve had to take a step back,” but added, “I’ll shake your hand six months from now.”

Warrenton Town Police Department

Warrenton Police Chief Mike Kochis said his department has put the town’s continuity of operations plan into action. He said, “We’ve had a plan in place for the worstcase scenario and it’s been relayed to our people. We are working with the sheriff’s office; the town council has been very supportive, and we have an amazing group of officers.”

Some “non-essential” personnel – like the training coordinator and the person who handles the property and evidence space – are performing other necessary duties, said Kochis. “What they do is important, but when it’s an emergency, we can shut those down.

“At the end of the day, we have to answer calls for service,” he said.

Kochis added that if some officers get sick, he has a reserve of personnel – detectives and other officers -who can be mobilized if necessary.

He and former acting chief Lt. Tim Carter are working apart, so that if he gets sick, Carter can take over seamlessly.

Kochis said his officers have the PPE they need. He, like Mosier, asks residents to let officers know ahead

of time if someone in the house is sick, so they can be prepared.

“We want to make sure we can handle the business of protecting the community.”

He said to town residents, “Some people are afraid to bother us. They think we’re too busy. But if you have a situation where you would have called us a month ago, you can still call us. We can handle it.”

Virginia State Police

Brent Coffey, spokesman for the Virginia State Police, added some perspective about the practical difficulties faced by VSP employees.

“One of the most challenging aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic has been finding adequate child care for our dispatchers and troopers. Many of our sworn and civilian personnel are reliant on school systems and day cares operating daily, and they, understandably, don't have those options readily available during these challenging times.

“Dispatchers are the lifeline of our agency and troopers are the boots on the ground. State police and Virginia cannot operate without them, as they have to be there to field the public's emergency calls and respond to investigate the motor vehicle crashes, crimes, etc. that keep occurring, COVID-19 or no COVID-19.”

Coffey spoke, too, about another concern: keeping personnel healthy.

“Our troopers are taking the necessary actions to distance themselves from contact with the public during calls for service and they have all been equipped with the necessary PPE. For our dispatchers, it's all about keeping them safely distanced while working inside the dispatch center, keeping their consoles sanitized and vigorously cleaned between shifts, and just supporting them any way we can.”

A press release from the Virginia State Police states, “The VSP encourages all Virginians to adhere to Virginia Gov. Northam’s directives and do their part by staying home in order to best mitigate the exposure and spread of COVID-19 within the commonwealth.

“All department recruitment events, public presentations, training, ceremonies, etc., have all been canceled or postponed through June 10.”

The release continues, the VSP “will continue to have a visible presence within our communities and on the roads for the safety of those living, working and traveling in Virginia.”

The release said that although officers are able to charge individuals or businesses for violating the executive orders, “the law still requires law enforcement to have reasonable suspicion to initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle. Virginia State Police will not be making random traffic stops on vehicles nor conducting checkpoints to determine if a driver is traveling for a permissible reason … The VSP have been and will continue to assess Virginia executive order violations on a case-by-case basis.”

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Suspect charged in Warrenton shooting incident; reported Bealeton shooting under investigation Two separate incidents involving shots fired from cars were reported over the weekend. No one was injured, but one suspect is in custody.

Deputies responded to a reported shooting at 11:16 p.m. Friday on the 9300 block of Cliff Mills Road in Warrenton, according to Sgt. James Hartman of the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office. The victim had called 911 and said that the driver of a small silver car -- described as a “skinny white male” -- had shot at and destroyed the rear window of the caller’s truck. A Virginia State Police trooper responding to assist located the suspect and found his vehicle crashed near the scene, said Hartman.

The victim explained that he awoke to find a vehicle parked in his driveway. The victim went outside and could see and hear the small silver car; the victim got into his truck to investigate why the vehicle was on his property and the vehicle left.

The victim reported that he drove down the roadway and noticed the suspect’s vehicle passing him. As the victim attempted to turn around in a driveway, the suspect’s vehicle pulled in behind the victim and blocked the victim’s truck from leaving, Hartman reported.

The victim said he could see the driver with a handgun and heard the driver yelling at him. The victim described the driver firing several rounds from what appeared to be a handgun, one of which struck the rear window of the victim’s truck, Hartman said. The suspect vehicle then drove off south on Cliff Mills Road, according to the victim.

The driver of the small silver vehicle was identified as Tyler Benton Hughes, 34, of Warrenton. Hughes was charged with shooting into an occupied vehicle, brandishing a firearm, abduction, DUI, reckless driving and no ignition interlock. Hughes was held with no bond at the Fauquier County Adult Detention Center.

Reported shooting in Bealeton

On Sunday, April 5, residents on Savannah Branch Road reported hearing gunshots just before 10 a.m.

One resident observed a dark-colored, four-door sedan driving north on Savannah Branch toward Marsh Road (U.S. 17) at the time of the gun shots, said Hartman.

The resident advised police that a male passenger had his hand out of the window, but the resident could not see a firearm.

Deputies responding to the area located numerous shell casings from a handgun in the roadway in the 5400 block of Savannah Branch Road, said Hartman.

This incident is under investigation. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office at 540347-3300. A caller’s identity may remain anonymous.

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School administrators address instruction, grading questions Pass/fail grading will be in effect; seniors are finished with school for 2020

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Fauquier County Superintendent of Schools David Jeck and Deputy Superintendent for Instruction Major Warner teamed up April 3 in a video presentation to talk about how instruction would be provided to students while schools are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jeck likened the planning for this unprecedented situation to "being pushed out of a window and growing your wings on the way down. There's no playbook for this. We have a good emergency plan," he said, but there is no chapter for this.

The superintendent addressed when and how electronic devices will be distributed to students who need them through a curbside pickup program. Of the 5,100 households who responded to surveys on the availability of electronic devices and of internet service, 841 reported they had no device and 407 reported no internet access.

A three-phase approach will attempt to get devices and hotspots into the hands of families. Warner

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A message to students from the staff at Grace Miller Elementary School in Bealeton was made with red plastic cups. explained that on or about April 16, high school students will be able to drive by their schools to pick up devices and/or portable hotspots.

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Access to teachers will be estabThroughout the explanation by lished based on the needs of students Jeck and Warner, both adminis- and their families, but Jeck said that trators acknowledged that nothing teachers will be expected to be availabout the situation the schools find able to students at least once a week themselves in is ideal. Jeck men- – to answer students’ questions via tioned, for instance, that the portable email, phone calls, or using an onhotspots will not work in areas of the line learning format such as Blackcounty where cell service is poor or board Collaborate or Google Meet. non-existent.

Grading There are plans in place to provide Jeck summed up the fourth-quarother "high-powered" hotspots in ter grading philosophy as an attempt parts of the county as well, through to make the process as easy and specially equipped buses that would stress-free as possible. Pass/fail is be parked throughout the county. the fairest approach, he said. “It’s a More detailed information will be universally fair system, and it’s what available on that project beginning the state recommends.”

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Warner provided details on pass/ "There are going to be bugs, there fail grading and explained that esis going to be frustration," acknowl- sentially, high school seniors are edged Jeck. "This is a time for grace done with school. Seniors who were ... be patient, and we'll get through it not in "good standing" to graduate together … If we run out of devices, will be given the opportunity to we’ll figure it out." work through that.

For those students who don't have Seniors will receive the letter the capability to use electronic de- grades that they had as of March vices despite the school division's 13, but they have the option to take efforts to provide them, hard copa “pass,” if that ies of instructional would be more benmaterials will be “There are going to be eficial to their GPA. available. Teachers bugs, there is going to For students in will submit digigrades nine to 11 be frustration.

This is tal items to school (and all middle administrative sup- a time for grace… be school students takport staff to be cop- patient, and we’ll get ing credit-bearing ied and mailed to through it together…. courses like Spanstudents or picked ish 1, French 1, Alup in the office, he If we run out of 1, Geometry, devices, we’ll figure it gebra said. etc.), no work asInstruction is out.” signed after March scheduled to reDAVID JECK 13 will be graded. sume April 14, but Superintendent of schools Work assigned for Jeck emphasized the fourth marking that when teachers reach out to stu- period will be assigned as a pass/indents that week, they will have about complete grade for all classes. The five days to work out communica- final grade for these students will tion tools and fine-tune their teach- be a pass/incomplete grade as the ing methods. default on their transcript. If a letter He said he’d like to see both stu- grade would be more beneficial, students and teachers, “pause and re- dents may choose to have the letter lax,” use the time to check in with grade that was earned by March 13. each other and “eliminate angst For children in grades three to about what is to come before we ofSee SCHOOLS, page 7 ficially proceed on April 20.”

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Arden in the Piedmont

By Simon Godwin

Special to the Fauquier Times

On Friday, March 13, Shakespeare Theatre Company, the theatre I lead in D.C., closed its doors. We were midway through a celebrated production of Shakespeare’s “Timon of Athens,” which tells the story of how a once gilded and beloved statesman becomes a figure of poverty and despair. As our own world began its descent into confusion and isolation, Shakespeare’s dark parable rang in my ears as I trudged home into the darkness.

Shakespeare has remained with me. When his own theater was shut down due to plague, he fled the city for the countryside.

A few days after the Shakespeare Theatre Company had shut down, my wife, twin daughters and I were invited by Sir Peter Crane to take refuge at the Oak Spring Garden Foundation, where the programs had also closed.

We packed up our car, locked up our home in Georgetown and began our temporary life here in the Piedmont, surrounded by deer, cardinals and our own local groundhog.

In these beautiful surroundings, Shakespeare feels very present.

Several of our board members live near by, and one has even named

her estate Arden, inspired by one of the bard’s most famous comedies, “As You Like It.” The woods of the Ardennes, a vast area of forest spanning southeast Belgium and into Germany and France, were Shakespeare’s probable inspiration. Yet his Forest of Arden is a fantastical place where his pastoral romance can unfold.

Pastoral literally means related to shepherds (from pascere meaning to graze) and pastoral poetry normally evokes the loves and lives of shepherds and shepherdesses. Pastoral romances usually involve characters arriving from the outside, “real” world, and who become temporary residents of this alternative community, to return home better people.

In the play, Duke Senior in his opening speech in Arden celebrates life in the woods as being “more sweet” than “the painted pomp” of the “envious court” and “public haunt.”

“Sweet are the uses of adversity” he claims, which allow his men to: “Find tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, Sermons in stones, and good in everything.”

Like so many people in the world right now, I’m adjusting to a new sense of time (“there’s no clock in the

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forest”) and rhythm. Without the daily urban commute from Georgetown to the STC offices on Capitol Hill, and the complex ritual of commitments that make up a life, it’s hard to remember which day it is. “Isn’t every day called today?” one of my twin daughters asks me, and I’m beginning to see the wisdom of this question.

Much like Shakespeare’s pastoral, time is slower here. Does this mean more space to reflect on who are we are, and who we might become?

In “As You Like It,” the play’s heroine, Rosalind, tells the flirtatious shepherdess Phoebe in the third act, “But mistress, know yourself.”

Scholars have suggested that, in this play, self-knowledge becomes, for the first time, an important theme for Shakespeare. In a string of dramas that follow, Shakespeare shows the key to finding your true self lies in the countryside rather than the city. Rosalind’s Arden leads to Lear’s Heath and finally to Prospero’s island.

Rosalind, Shakespeare’s most delightful heroine, disguises herself as a man to survive being banished from the city. In this disguise she woos Orlando. As his confusion grows, she reassures him, “Believe then, if you please, that I can do strange things. I have, since I was three year old, conversed with a magician, most profound in his art and yet not damnable.”

As I begin to spend time in the fields and forests of this enchanting landscape, I can feel nature’s magic working on me. Time is spacious here.

At Oak Spring there is a Black Gum tree, approximately 400 old, that first rose from the soil at the time Shakespeare was composing his pastoral romances. There is a perspective here that only clock-free nature can provide.

Suffering forced Shakespeare to flee to the countryside. Dealing with personal tragedy, including losing his 12-year-old son to the plague, he responded by writing furiously, including such dark tragedies as “Antony and Cleopatra” and “King Lear.”

Yet when he returned to the city,

as the theaters reopened, he came back with a new genre of plays called romances – strange fairytales where broken lives are mysteriously healed over time, and in the transformative, restorative safety of the countryside. He writes dramas like “The Winter’s Tale” and “The Tempest,” which weave truth and magic in new and beautiful ways. Like a character from one of his own plays, Shakespeare took refuge in nature and re-found his magic.

In “The Tempest,” Shakespeare’s last romance, Prospero flees the corrupt court of his usurping brother, escaping in a small boat with only his 3-year-old daughter Miranda and his beloved collection of books.

Prospero trades his political power for wisdom, becoming a powerful magician. Miranda learns of the beauty and potency in the natural world. Together, they build a world of magic and curiosity, forgiveness and love on a far-flung island.

My twin girls are 3. They are the same age as young Miranda when she began her journey to an enchanted locale. As I watch them tumble down grassy hills, discover turtles in brooks and see the stars burn brightly above, I wonder if, one day, they too will become conjurors, transforming our world for the better.

Simon Godwin is the artistic director of the Shakespeare Theatre Company and the associate artistic director of the National Theatre of London. He has also served as associate director of the Royal Court Theatre, the Bristol Old Vic and the Royal and Derngate Theatres in Northampton. He has also been invited to direct at the Royal Shakespeare Company several times.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

SAFE grateful for support of masquerade ball Following a very successful inaugural event in 2019, Friends of SAFE staged the second annual Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball on Saturday, Feb. 22. The event was held at The Culpeper Center, 137 S. Main St., Culpeper from 7 to 11 p.m., featuring music, live and silent auctions and culinary delights from the area’s best chefs in Culpeper and surrounding counties.

The evening’s net proceeds from sponsorships, ticket sales and auction items reached $25,000.

These funds will enable the continuing renovation and operation of a second shelter that was recently donated to SAFE, as well as support other ongoing programs that SAFE sponsors in the five counties it serves.

Founded 39 years ago, SAFE provides programs that serve men, women, and children who are victims of domestic and sexual abuse in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock counties. It is the only agency providing shelter

for domestic and sexual violence victims in these five counties. All services are free and confidential to their clients.

Special thanks to the sponsors, restaurants, auction donors and volunteers from all five counties served by SAFE. Plans are being made for the third annual Mardi Grad Masquerade Ball, which will take place at the Culpeper Center on Feb. 13, 2021.

KATHI COLLINS Friends of SAFE Committee

Writer is in favor of legislation that would prevent housing discrimination on basis of government assistance It is always sad to hear when someone has become victim to discrimination in their daily dealings throughout life, whether it be for their race, ethnicity or socio-economic status. So, I am glad to see that there is a legislation passing that will disallow landlords to discriminate against possible tenets because of how they pay their rent.

Finding adequate housing is a problem for many citizens in the U.S. and not being allowed to rent a place when you have good mon-

ey for it is just crazy. These people already have a limited amount of options of where they can live because of prices and I believe if they can afford it, they should be allowed to rent where they please.

Because you never really know a person or what they have been through to get where they are, so you should always be empathetic and be willing to lend a helping hand to your neighbor.

JAMES SMITH Warrenton

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YOUTH BEAT

Forced isolation presents opportunity for self-reflection At this moment, our lives are changing. History is being made NAYELI in front of our eyes before we have ARELLANO even reached adulthood. Tragedy defines our history, molding our culture and way of life. Our lives began after a tragedy, the tragedy of 9/11.

Our childhood consisted of seeing the war in Afghanistan on TV and now, once we are beginning to figgether, I encourage you to take the ure ourselves out, we are hit with yet isolation, the separation, and use it another mark for the history books, for your advantage. the COVID-19 pandemic.

To be very truthful, I am personWhether you’re a freshman, ally not taking this easily. I tend to sophomore, junior or senior, this create value through productivity is an experience that has reset our and I know I’m not the only one. way of living and stolen precious We as students have had our lives opportunities. halted; it seems our forward moveYou are allowed to be angry, you ment has been suddenly tangled up are allowed to be upset. Nevertheand lost. less, we will combat this together.

However, I am learning that I Even if we can’t physically be todon’t need to be productive to value

myself. You are allowed to sit and stay still. This is a pandemic we are going through. There is no expectation for anyone to take this easily and act like everything is normal, because it isn’t.

I am not going to sugarcoat this, it will not be easy for many.

Some might suffer through the psychological aspect of isolation and others might suffer through the physical aspect, falling ill. But the uncertainty won’t last forever.

Take this as an opportunity to get to know yourself. Not the person you created in school or around your friends, but dive into yourself and really understand who you are.

The noise of life has been muffled, take this as an opportunity to listen to yourself for once.

Every tragedy has a hidden

reward, and this is no exception.

We will come out of this confusing situation with a new realization about our world and a new appreciation for those we care about. When we come out of this, we will realize just how precious our relationships are.

We will come out of this with a new appreciation for our schools and teachers because, as much as we used to say how we hated school, I know we are all really missing it right now.

We will come out of this changed for the better, and we will hopefully know ourselves a little more.

This letter is directed to my peers, but this can be applied to anyone regardless of who you are.

Be gentle with yourself, good times will soon come along.

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Writer: Riggleman votes against American workers Whom does your congressman serve? Is it you and your neighbors back home, or the power elites and special interests who swarm the corridors of Capitol Hill?

In just his first year in office freshman Congressman Denver Riggleman has left a trail of votes which unambiguously answer this question.

On Jan. 22, Riggleman voted for H.J. Resolution 31. This allows DHS to vastly increase H2B visas for foreign nationals. This increase is not for seasonal agricultural labor -- not seasonal workers for picking crops. This is for foreign workers to take the high-tech jobs your children and grandchildren are looking for.

The same bill also reduces detention bed funding for ICE and prevents the hiring of new ICE agents. Hundreds of thousands of foreign workers will be imported as a result of this bill.

On March 13, 2019, Riggleman voted for H.R. 1740 which establishes a new foreign worker visa category for construction workers. These visas are for a three-year initial period with up to two consecutive periods of authorized presence. It allows for up to 85,000 per year. Do our local construction work-

ers want more foreigners competing for their jobs?

On July 10, 2019, Riggleman voted for H.R. 1044, the so-called Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act. Virginians wonder why Riggleman never offered an alternate bill, perhaps titled the Fairness for High Skilled Americans Act. H.R. 1044 eliminates per country caps on these visas. It’s estimated this bill will immediately add 300,000 workers from Southeast Asia. Most of these workers compete in STEM and IT fields, reducing job opportunities for American workers in these fields and depressing wages across the board.

Altogether, Riggleman’s votes facilitate the importation of well over a half million foreign workers per year – and millions more over the next decade – to directly compete with our own neighbors and families for good-paying jobs across a wide variety of employment sectors.

These huge numbers are in addition to the 1,100,000 already entering through legal immigration every year.

H.R. 1044 was sponsored by Zoe Lofren, ultra-liberal Democrat from California’s Silicon Valley, the home of tech giants Google and Facebook.

Just weeks after he was sworn into office in

Give Local Piedmont crowdfunding event will go on For the past few weeks, Northern Piedmont Community Foundation has been following the rapid spread of COVID-19. These are unprecedented times that are posing incredible challenges and require rapid changes, not only for individuals and businesses but for our local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations as well.

Though we are just starting to understand some of the consequences of this crisis, we are also seeing a genuine desire in our communities to help others in need.

We carefully canvassed donors, nonprofits and foundations to ask that in light of COVID-19, should we continue with the Give Local Piedmont program slated for May 5? Everyone recognized that this year is unlike any other, and the overall consensus was that because this is an online giving event and really helps our smaller nonprofit organizations, we should proceed. And so,

yes, the seventh annual Give Local Piedmont, a single-day online crowdfunding event will occur on May 5.

Now more than ever, our organizations need community support. If you are able, please join in again on May 5 to support your favorite nonprofit organizations. For as little as $5, anyone can make a difference. Your donation dollars are multiplied through our $22,000 in Sponsor Prizes and the $100,000 PATH bonus.

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Visit www.givelocalpiedmont.org to learn more about the event and participating organizations.

Please stay safe and healthy.

JANE BOWLING-WILSON Executive Director Northern Piedmont Community Foundation

early January 2019, on Feb. 7, Riggleman became one of its earliest co-sponsors. Why is the Republican congressman from the 5th District of Virginia doing the bidding of Democrat Zoe Lofgren’s Silicon Valley masters of the universe?

Why isn’t he listening to his own constituents?

In effect, Riggleman’s votes constitute a huge wealth transfer from U.S. citizens (in the form of job displacement and depressed wages) to Silicon Valley billionaires.

President [Donald] Trump ran on a platform of American jobs for American workers. In rallies across the country the president continues to repeat this clarion call. It appears Mr. Riggleman has not heard the message. But he’s hearing from his constituents now.

Riggleman is facing a serious, grassroots-funded challenge for the 5th District Republican nomination by Bob Good, a conservative supervisor from Campbell County and until recently a fundraiser at Liberty University. Bob Good listens to the people of the 5th District of Virginia and shares our values.

Delegates to the 5th District convention on April 25 will have a clear choice. As clear as any in recent times.

DEMARIS MILLER Warrenton

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Leading off for UMBC, but stuck at home Former Fauquier High baseball star O’Saben’s promising season over after 13 games The Fauquier Times looks at athletes whose

By Peter Brewington Times Staff Writer

For a guy whose NCAA Division I baseball season was terminated by the coronavirus, Blaze O’Saben still has a very healthy schedule.

Back at home in Warrenton from UMBC, where he is a sophomore center fielder, O’Saben wakes up and promptly starts his studies. He lifts weights, then goes back to homework.

He’ll take another break to throw some baseballs, often with his father at Rady Park – throwing goalpost to goalpost – or sneak in some swings at Fauquier High’s practice nets.

“I’ve been told to leave at least once,” said O’Saben, who knows the fields are officially off-limits, with FHS shut down until at least June 10. “At the end of the day, I’m worn out. I might find time to talk to some friends on PlayStation.”

His academic workload has been eye-opening. He’s getting plenty of assignments from his UMBC professors. “I’m slammed far more than if I was on campus,” said the former Fauquier High star shortstop, who graduated in 2018 after four years starring for his coach, dad Matt, a former FHS standout who played at George Mason University.

It’s not often Fauquier produces a D-I baseball player, and O’Saben is making the Falcons’ program proud.

As a freshman he made the America East All-Rookie Team and was on pace to emerge as one of the nation’s top base stealers. Last year he swiped a team-high 25, getting caught just

seasons were ended by the coronavirus.

three times. In the 13 games UMBC played in 2020 before COVID-19 wiped the season out, the 5-foot-11, 170-pounder managed nine steals, getting caught just once. He had set a goal for himself of 50 stolen bases for the year.

“It was a big goal. I was going to come close,” said O’Saben, who credits UMBC assistant coach Ryan Terrill for helping his technique and preparation.

The right-handed O’Saben took over as the Retrievers’ leadoff hitter last season, leading UMBC in at-bats with 191. He hit .262, was fourth in hits (50), fourth in runs (33), second in walks (31), and had an on-base percentage of .360. This year’s stats were equally impressive.

He hit .255 with team highs in hits (14) and runs scored (seven).

“No question he’s a big part of what we’re building,” said UMBC head coach Liam Bowen. “He’s really athletic and really hard-working, which is a good start. And he’s got

Blaze O’Saben has emerged as the starting center fielder and leadoff man at UMBC. He has potentially three more years at UMBC, since the NCAA will grant him this coronaviruscanceled one back.

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natural gifts. His speed is different than most of the guys that we go against.”

Recruited as a shortstop, O’Saben was converted to center field last year. “Center is a learning process still. I enjoy it a lot more. Learning to take good routes on top of my ability to run gives me a good future. Lucky for me my left and right fielders (at UMBC) are good too,” he said.

UMBC went 22-31 in 2019 and was off to a 3-10 start this year.

While those records are disappointing, the Retrievers defeated Penn State on March 7, and several losses this year were close. The America East season was set to start March 28, and hopes were high. UMBC won the America East tournament

How did speedy Blaze get his name?

His mom, Corinna, thought it was cool. “She thought it would be nice if it came over the loudspeaker.

It’s ironic I have that aspect in my name. People say, ‘It’s lucky you’re not the slow guy running around.’’’ title in 2017.

“Our team was starting to play pretty well. Our new players were starting to show value. Then we were asked to give our season to this crisis,” said coach Bowen. “A lot of people are giving a heck of a lot more, like doctors and health care workers.

We’re just giving up 40 games.”

With the season wiped out, it appears O’Saben will be in line for potentially three more years of college play if he wants it. The NCAA will classify him as effectively a redshirt sophomore for the 2021 season. He’s played 66 college games in a little over one season, with one personal shining moment.

“My favorite highlight was the home run I hit at Miami (Fla.) to tie the game 2-2 in the eighth inning.

I thought it was out. I put my head down and started running. I was closer to second when it went out. It was cool,” said O’Saben, whose only college homer came off Miami’s closer Gregory Veliz, who is now in the minor leagues. Unfortunately, the Retrievers lost 3-2 to the Hurricanes, which went 41-20 and made the NCAA tournament.

O’Saben must declare a major soon and is leaning toward psychology. He aspires to play pro baseball, and if that does not pan out he’s interested in going to grad school for physical therapy.

So he’s still got a blazing busy life. “If I run out of things to do, there’s yardwork,” he said.

Ballfields are ghosts of their former selves

By Peter Brewington Times Staff Writer

The athletic fields at area middle schools and high schools sit vacant and mostly unused.

But observe for a while and you’ll see small bursts of activity, especially around Fauquier High.

Two weeks ago a father took his young son to the FHS tennis courts for a little remote control toy car action. wLast Friday, two teenagers engaged in a game of long toss, throwing the ball to each other from 150 feet in the empty space between Fauquier’s baseball and softball fields.

The back of Fauquier’s grounds has a short nature trail connecting to Timber Fence Parkway, allowing walkers to stroll through FHS to reach walking trails at the WARF. So people still drift by on peaceful strolls.

Fauquier High activities director Mark Ott is keeping an eye on things at Fauquier’s expansive grounds. “I ride by,” Ott said. “We try to keep them off the track and batting cages and off the tennis courts. Fauquier High is a central location.

We don’t have the ability of the other schools to lock the facility up. People will not get arrested.

They have to stay off school grounds. It’s killing me, I can’t take my kid to the batting cages,” said Ott, whose daughter Zoe is a softball senior.

Now most school tennis courts are padlocked and no longer accessible. The nets have been lowered as a deterrent as well. The tracks at Fauquier, Liberty and Kettle Run are locked up.

Kettle Run AD Paul Frye says he goes to his office three days a week to do work and check on things. Two weeks ago, he said there were “a lot of people everywhere,” including action on the tennis courts. With COVID-19 precautions escalated and the courts padlocked, most action at KRHS

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Fauquier’s tennis courts are a no-play zone these days, as are all county school facilities. has dried up.

“We’re still getting a salary. The outside facilities have to be kept up. We have (fall) schedules to do,” said Frye, who said he was handling about 30 work emails a day a few weeks ago.

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Drive-thru farmers market to open April 18 FARMERS MARKET, from page 1

The big displays that shoppers are used to seeing will be absent, and farmers market visitors will not be able to get out of their cars and touch the food. “We are going to allow farmers to adapt to what works best for them,” Furness said. “They may have one table with produce, for instance, and then backfill with products out of their trucks.”

Ordering ahead will be strongly encouraged. Farmers will package those orders ahead of time for pickup.

Furness said volunteers are assisting farmers who have not accepted advance ordering before. She said vendors will be promoted on the Warrenton Farmers Market Facebook page later this week. Facebook posts will point potential customers to websites where they can order from a menu and pay online.

For those who do not pre-order, payment will be touchless – through Venmo or PayPal – as much as possible.

Experience Old Town Warrenton’s Executive Director Charity Furness is in charge of the farmers market this year. She emphasized that the No. 1 priority is keeping vendors and shoppers safe, as the community faces risks from the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are abiding by all of the recommended social distancing guidelines,” she said.

Instead of being confined to a portion of the Fifth Street parking area, up to 23 vendors will stretch across the Third Street, Fourth Street and Fifth Street parking lots.

Rather than walking between vendors, shoppers will drive from one seller to another and conduct business from the safety of their cars. She said that will be “passing” lanes in the parking lots, so if shoppers don’t want something from a particular vendor, they can drive around to the next one.

“We’ll have three times as much space, with fewer vendors,” she said.

She explained, “It will be like the pickup line at the airport.”

Furness said the market’s coordinator, Elizabeth Melson, has worked hard to make the market welcoming and walkable over the years, but social distancing and other safety precautions are requiring some creative problem solving.

Furness said the market will look and feel different this year, but she felt it was important to make it work, “It’s more important than ever to have access to fresh food.

There’s a huge focus on making sure that the food supply chain is safe. Farmers who sell at the farmers market are growing fresh food locally.”

Further challenges

Made-to-order foods will not be a part of the market this year, said Furness. She knows that the vendors selling breakfast sandwiches and biscuits will be sorely missed, but until the stay at home order is lifted – it’s in place until at least June 10 -- those vendors are a casualty of the coronavirus.

Crafters – except for one person selling face masks – will also be missing from the market, Furness said.

Furness said she is not sure if there will be a Wednesday morning market at the WARF, as in years past, but Wednesday night food trucks are definitely off the table; special kids days are not being scheduled for this season either.

Farmers market vendor prepares for the new normal

Susan Olinger of Sue’s Pies, a longtime Warrenton Farmers Market participant, expressed her delight that the market will go COURTESY PHOTO on despite significant Sue Olinger of Sue’s Pies is looking complications posed by forward to this year’s Warrenton COVID-19.

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In a Facebook post Saturday she wrote: “I’m very happy to say the Warrenton Farmers market will be opening April 18… I’ll be taking pre-orders and be delivering to your car…. My offerings will not be as diverse but will be feeling my way through this very unusual time. … We are going to need everyone’s help to make it through these unprecedented times.”

Olinger said that those interested in pre-ordering can visit suespies.com and send her an email, or they can call her directly at 540-878-1181.

She added, “I’ve been the head vendor for about 10 years and it is like my baby. I’m born and raised in this community and the Farmers Market is an integral part of what makes Warrenton a great place to live.”

Caroline Mello and John Huff of Waterford Run Farm and Forge have been vendors at the market for about eight years, selling specialty jams, baked goods, honey, pasture raised eggs, mushrooms and vegetables.

They are currently taking orders, primarily by email (waterfordrunfarm@ gmail.com), and will be participating in the drivethru farmers market.

Mello said, “We highly encourage pre-orders for Sue’s Pies has a wide variety of that.” pies to choose from.

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Eight temporary internet hotspots now operational

By Coy Ferrell

Times Staff Writer

Eight temporary internet hotspots at various locations in the county are now operational. The county established the internet access points as resources for those without high-speed connections at home, according to Cedar Run District Supervisor Rick Gerhardt.

Broadband firm Datastream is providing the bandwidth for free, Gerhardt said, and the PATH Foundation contributed $70,000 to cover the cost of the necessary equipment.

The public is able to access Wi-Fi from their parked cars at the following locations, listed from north to south.

• The parking lot of the Orlean Volunteer Fire Department; • The commuter lot at Va. 605 and U.S. 29 in Warrenton; • The Kettle Run HIgh School parking lot in Nokesville (scheduled to go live Wednesday); • The WARF parking lot in Warrenton; • The parking lot near the water tower behind the post office in Warrenton; • The commuter lot at Va. 28 in Midland; • The Warrenton-Fauquier Airport terminal parking lot in Midland, and

• The parking lot at Monroe Park in Goldvein.

The Wi-Fi at these location is free and not protected by a password.

Gerhardt emphasized last week that public health guidelines still apply at these locations. “We don’t want anybody leaving their cars. We want people to maintain social distancing,” he said.

Other public Wi-Fi options

Although Fauquier public libraries are not currently open to the public – curbside pickup is available at the Warrenton and Bealeton locations - all three public library locations have free Wi-Fi that is available to the public from outside the building, according to Lisa Pavlock, the library system’s public information coordinator. Wi-Fi at the Warrenton branch is only available during regular library hours.

The networks are password protected, Pavlock said, but the passwords are posted on the doors of the Warrenton, Bealeton and Marshall libraries.

Another possibility for free Wi-Fi is accessing the internet at a public school building. Fauquier County Public Schools’ website suggests those in need of internet access “park next to one of our school buildings to access the FCPS guest network.”

Happy Easter!

An Easter Letter to All Children Dear Children, Isn’t Easter a happy time with birds singing and flowers blooming?

There is new life all around as trees bud and grass grows again after the cold of winter. Some families have fun, decorating eggs and making candy treats for others. Easter dinner is usually a special event for family and friends. Churches are full of flowers and glorious music.

With all of this taking place, it seems that even the warm breeze is singing a song and the world is full of joy. The world is joyful because Jesus conquered sin and death.

God gives us celebrations to help us remember special things. Did you ever think about the fact that there were thirty-three years between the first Christmas and the first Easter? There were thirtythree years from the time of Jesus’ birth in the stable until His death on the cross and resurrection on Easter morning. This same Jesus who came into the world as a tiny baby, the Son of God, born of the virgin Mary, lived a perfect life, and then laid down His life willingly to pay for our sins. Since He made us and paid for our sin, He is able to forgive us and make a home for us in Heaven. Our part is to be sorry for our sins, choose to do what is right, and ask Jesus Christ to live His life of love through us. What a great adventure!

My prayer is that you will read your Bible and get to know Jesus as your best friend. Life is wonderful with Him. He gives us a happy heart. That’s why we say “Happy Easter”!

Lots of love, Mrs. Bloom

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Mirroring national trend, local gun shops see dramatic increase in sales

By Coy Ferrell

Times Staff Writer

Brian Parrish, owner of Triune Arms in Warrenton, said his store has seen “record sales” in the first half of March.

“As soon as it comes in, it leaves,” he said of the store’s inventory, especially ammunition.

“Our sales have been remarkable,” he said, adding that he has limited the number of boxes of ammunition a customer can purchase at one time to maintain stock.

Amid fears in some circles that the novel coronavirus pandemic could lead to civil disorder, March was the second-busiest month ever for gun sales nationally, with 1.9 million firearms sold, according to an analysis by the “New York Times.”

Most people who are purchasing firearms are doing so for self-defense, Parrish said. “I think people are genuinely afraid,” he said, referring to the perceived risk of home invasions and car-jackings increasing in frequency as a result of the pub-

Evan Giampapa sights in his new, custom rifle at the shooting range at Clark Brothers in Opal.

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lic health crisis.

Beyond that, he speculated that the same instinct that has caused people to hoard supplies from grocery stores has contributed to the increased sales of guns and ammunition. “People are in full-on pandemic mode,” he said.

He said that customers are purchasing firearms usually associated with self and home defense – shotguns, semi-automatic rifles and handguns – but that sales of bolt-action rifles, which in Virginia are usually used for deer hunting in the fall, have also increased significantly.

He said that he is cautious about selling firearms if he thinks they might be used irresponsibly. “If you don’t know anything about guns, I’m not going to sell you a gun,” he said. “I’d rather lose a sale than for someone to get hurt.”

Steve Clark, who owns Clark Brothers in Opal, said that sales in the past month have been “frantic,” about three times average sales.

He compared the current uptick in sales to a similar increase after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. “There’s no way to fix a scary problem except to be able to defend yourself,” he said, adding he has not heard consistently a specific concern from his customers, only that the uncertainty has made people feel less secure.

“They’re just concerned,” he said of the general sentiment among customers.

“They can’t really

put a finger on it.”

The shooting range behind the store remains open, Clark said. The range officer has blocked off the range so that shooters maintain distance between them in accordance with public health guidelines. Additionally, the store hired an employee whose job it is to ensure that no more than 10 people are in the store at any one time.

Behind the store, the shooting range is still being used at close to the levels he would expect during a normal time, Clark said.

Evan Giampapa, of Manassas, was at the range with his father, Dave, on April 6. They were breaking in their new, custom-made rifles. They occasionally come to the range to sight in new rifles, they said, and their presence at the range had nothing to do with the pandemic.

Dave Giampapa said he has not rushed to stock up on guns and ammunition – “Didn’t need to,” as he put it – and said he is not personally concerned that the coronavirus outbreak will lead to a breakdown of civil order. “Unfortunately, I think the media has hyped this situation up a lot,” he said.

He speculated about the reason others have rushed to purchase firearms and ammunition.

“With everything going on, with stores getting depleted, I’m sure people are worried about looting, eventually,” he said.

He mentioned that the March 17 decision by the city of Philadelphia to delay the arrest of some non-violent offenders might play into the thinking of some, who might be concerned local police will stop responding to calls for service. “In the end, people are worried about being on their own,” he said.

Evan Giampapa said he was also unconcerned about the current situation. “I think it’s blown way out of proportion,” the 16-year-old said while cleaning his gun between shots.

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Registrar on May 5 town elections: Apply — right now — to vote absentee

By Coy Ferrell

Times Staff Writer

Executive orders in the past two weeks from Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam have cast further uncertainty on how the municipal elections scheduled for May 5 will be conducted. The Fauquier towns of Warrenton, Remington and The Plains will each hold an election on that day.

A directive issued earlier this month by the Virginia Department of Elections made it possible for all residents who are eligible to vote in an election on May 5 to obtain an absentee ballot and vote by mail, but the state has not issued more specific guidance on how – or if – in-person balloting will operate under restrictions limiting public gatherings.

Fauquier County registrar Alex Ables said on March 30: “I highly – and I stress ‘highly’ – recommend that anyone who is thinking about voting in the May 5 elections apply now to vote absentee.”

More information about voting absentee in a May 5 election can be found on the VDE website.

Northam issued executive orders on March 23 and March 30 that place statewide restrictions on public gatherings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Neither order, however, specifically addresses elections, and

so far in-person balloting has not been suspended for any election.

Local registrars say they have yet to receive clear guidance from the state government, and frustration is mounting.

A March 19 open letter sent to the Virginia Department of Elections and signed by the presidents of both the Voter Registrars Association of Virginia and the Virginia Electoral Board Association recommends conducting the May 5 municipal elections and the June 9 primaries entirely by mail.

“Voters should not be forced to choose between exercising their constitutional rights and preserving their own health and that of their community,” the letter read in part.

He said, “As an election administrator this is an extremely concerning and frightening situation to try and prepare for,” he said later, referencing the uncertainty around how the May and June elections will be conducted.

He concluded, “Unless circumstances change, the best and only advice I can give voters right now is avoid going to your polling place and risk exposure to COVID-19 and to plan on voting by mail. Voters should not waste any time in applying for an absentee ballot by mail – do it right now!”

Reach Coy Ferrell at cferrell@ fauquier.com

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Area private schools quickly move to online learning

By Coy Ferrell

Times Staff Writer

Even as school buildings are off limits to students during the COVID-19 pandemic, local private schools have forged ahead with formal instruction using online tools.

On March 13 Gov. Ralph Northam issued an order closing all schools in Virginia – public and private – for two weeks. Since then he has ordered schools closed for the rest of the academic year. Fauquier County Public Schools are still working out what the rest of the academic year will look like for its 11,000 students, and assignments so far have been purely voluntary.

For private school students, using technologies like video conferencing and cloud-based document sharing, instruction has moved from classrooms into homes, altering the daily routine for families.

A typical school day for Eleanor Taylor, a 5-year-old pre-K student at St. James’ Episcopal School in Warrenton, now starts at the kitchen table with her mother’s iPhone propped up on the table in front of her. She normally attends school four days a week, and still does – through video conferencing.

On Friday at 9 a.m. Eleanor, with the help of her mother, Jennifer, opened the Zoom app. Eleanor’s face lit up as her classmates joined the call. “Hi Jackson! Hi Ryan!” she said excitedly as she waved at the phone, where little faces looked back from the screen, each in their own tile.

Eleanor’s craft projects for the day were beside her: bunny ears made from printer paper and two things that are yellow - a banana and a paper star. Her doll, Starry, was standing by, because Friday was show-and-tell day.

For half an hour class went on as one would expect for any preschool.

Each student stood as they recited the pledge of allegiance together.

They reviewed colors and numbers.

(Eleanor had written her number, 333, on a piece of paper before class.)

Jennifer Taylor kept an eye her as Eleanor’s older siblings, students at a public elementary school, worked on their own schoolwork on the other end of the kitchen table. Those assignments will not be graded, but Eleanor’s daily class time is a good chance to establish an academic routine, their mother said.

Meanwhile, back at the other end of the table. Eleanor’s teacher read them a storybook called “The Good Egg” – it’s about managing stress and ex-

Private schools encounter fewer barriers to providing remote instruction Private schools have several advantages over public schools as they move to remote instruction.

They are less restricted by equalaccess provisions and able to set criteria for admission; that is, the schools choose their students, some even set the expectation that they

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Eleanor Taylor, a pre-K student at St. James’ Episcopal School in Warrenton, participates from her family’s kitchen in a class conducted via video conference as her mother, Jennifer, watches. pectations. A student was assigned to times there’s just that moment when suggest a healthy snack; he suggested a a teacher can see a student and know banana. The students sang a prayer and that they’ve got it – that ‘ah ha’ mothen everyone waved goodbye to each ment,” she said. She sees her students other. They would see over video confereach other again on "I'm very proud of the ence at least once a Tuesday, just like they faculty and staff and week, and students would if schools were can submit private still operating normal- the parents of course video questions via ly. who are now juggling an app, but “ah ha” Some version of work and teaching at moments are difficult this scene is playto recreate remotely, ing out every school home." she said.

TEMPLE MACDONALD day for families with Amanda Bryson, children in private Principal, St. Johns the Evangelist Covenant’s head Catholic School schools. of school, said that Covenant Chriswhile there have tian Academy in Vint Hill has about been challenges to moving to an ex300 students. A K-12 “hybrid” clusively online model of learning, in school, it follows the University many respects the new reality is “just Model (a trademarked designation), more just a more intensified version meaning students do not attend of what was already in place.” class every day and they must comStudents were already required to plete many of their learning assign- have access to high-speed internet at ments outside of class with the help home, every high school student alof their parents, who are trained as ready had a laptop computer, and stu“co-teachers.”

Jessica Medford, of Gainesville, is a high school teacher at Covenant. Because of the school’s existing learning model, “I did not have to start from scratch in order to deliver remote instructions to my students,” she said.

One of Medford’s children is a middle-schooler at Covenant, and the other is in third grade at a public school.

She said that laying down ground rules is important. “This is our routine.” Speaking to the status of family life, she laughed, “We’re like everybody else right now, we have our good days and our bad days.”

The lack of face-to-face interaction with her students is difficult from a teaching perspective, she said. “Some-

dents were already expected to keep up with their assignments independently.

As soon as closures began, Bryson said, the school set up a tuition-assistance fund for families impacted financially by the pandemic.

“What touched me the most was that several teachers donated their fourth quarter salaries” to the fund, she said, clearly emotional.

The roughly 500 students at Highland School, in Warrenton, were already scheduled to go on spring break from March 20 to 27, so the school began piloting a remote-learning model for three days before the break began. After extending break another week to allow teachers to prepare more thoroughly, Highland restarted classes on April 6.

“I expect there will be changes over time, but our current plan is to run a compressed schedule with classes meeting from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with breaks between classes and a break for lunch,” said Assistant Head of School Cassin Bertke.

Wakefield School in The Plains began remote instruction for its 306 students, who range from prekindergarten through high school, three days after the governor’s March 13 order.

Gray Carr Bridges, the school’s admissions director, said that generally students are now in “class” three hours a day, four days a week. Wednesdays are reserved for office hours and tutoring - all of it, of course, virtual. The typical day for a preschooler is a little different, she added. “We don’t want too much screen time for some of the younger students.”

Elementary and middle school students at St. John the Evangelist Catholic School in Warrenton now spend four hours a day, four days a week receiving instruction via Google ClassSee PRIVATE SCHOOL, page 16

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Public schools must provide a “free and appropriate education” for every child, regardless of ability or any other factor.

There is also the matter of scale and logistics; the largest private school in Fauquier, Highland School, has about 500 students.

The Fauquier public school system has about 22 times that number of students.

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“The key is just to be incredibly flexible, with work, with assignments, recognizing you could have a family with three or four children -- which is a completely different family than a mom and dad and one child,” said Principal Temple MacDonald.

Internet access has not been an issue for most families, he said, but “we definitely have the device issue;” that is, more students in the home than computers or tablets. St. John’s has been able to provide iPads to families

who need them, he added.

He told the story of a St. John’s teacher who didn’t have good internet access at home. “She was in the Safeway parking lot connecting [to Wi-Fi]” he said, adding that once the school discovered her situation, they were able to come up with a solution.

“I’m very proud of the faculty and staff and the parents of course who are now juggling work and teaching at home,” he said.

Fresta Valley Christian School, located near Orlean, had been putting plans together for remote instruction for its 225 students before the March 13 executive order, said Administrator Kevin Worsham.

Generally, teachers are expected to work from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For those without high-speed internet at home, the school has moved its Wi-Fi routers to provide a signal to the school parking lot, where families can drive up and download assignments without leaving their vehicles. Tablets and computers are also available for families who need them, he said.

“We have some parents who are both working, they can’t do work with their kids until the evening.

Teachers are having to be very flexible,” he said, adding, “We are just trying to be as gracious as we can.”

Reach Coy Ferrell at cferrell@ fauquier.com

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Brendan Cobble, a senior at Covenant Christian Academy in Vint Hill, poses with his dog, Molly, next to a yard sign given to him by the school. The yard signs are part of the school’s effort to recognize seniors in the absence of public gatherings.

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Top Dollar Deal $1,750,000 in Marshall District Scott District 101 at 6185 Willow Place, Bealeton. $183,000 acre at 195 North Church Street, Remington.

Cedar Run District $376,075 Robert E. Faylor to David Castro, 5.0923 acres Marsh Oak LLC to Jacob Barnette, 2.1467 Louis R. Bartalot to Kevin Mitchell Conner, Rappahannock Hills LLC to Jeremiah Bruce acres at 5541 Hedge Washington Court, at 11545 Bristersburg Road, Catlett. $590,000 11.7004 acres at 5411 Valley Green Drive nr.

Williams, 6653 Forbes Place, Bealeton.

Bealeton. $345,000 Kurt Landrus to William Tanner, 7340 Broad Run. $795,000 NVR Inc. to Roderick Ngheim, 7538 Hancock $265,000 Fleetwood Court, Warrenton. $370,000 Diana K. Tully Tr. To Jonathan L. Shurberg William Daniel Meadows to William Daniel Street, Bealeton. $304,990 Stephen L. Davis Tr. To Alexa Storcks, 7388 Tr., 21.6873 acres on west side of Rt. 629 nr.

Meadows Jr., 2.1120 acres at 10482 Clancy Elvin A. Arevalo to Michael Patrick Ward, Terranova Drive nr. Warrenton. $410,000 Hopewell Road, The Plains. $307,000 Lane. $290,000 6162 Library Lane, Bealeton. $271,000 Rock Investments LLC to Ethan Luecke, Danielle Cherie Brant to Clifmond Center District 1.2542 acres at 7502 Elmore’s Lane. $387,000 Lori D. Hand to Justin P. Small, 2.6843 Shameerudeen, 5602 Raider Drive nr.

William W. Wessel to Randolph Sutliff, 0.3728 Lewis Dalton to Adam D. Lawyer, 0.5801 acre acres at 4517 Silver Hill Court, Sumerduck/ Warrenton. $435,000 acre at 288 Forbes Court & Winchester Street, Morrisville. $289,000 at 7789 Warrenton Chase Drive, Warrenton.

Marshall District Warrenton. $522,500 Jose F. Parada to Calvin Cornelius Hall II, $706,000 Secretary of Housing & Urban Development Robert M. Bowman to Prudence Sheffield, 10918 Blake Lane, Bealeton. $357,000 Kenneth Moe to Matthew Ryan McDonald, to Calvin Eric Thompson, 5.0417 acres at 0.33 acre at 197 Waterloo Street, corner of Main Street LLC to Town of Remington, 2.4622 acres at 1521 Sowego Road nr. Catlett.

3334 Fiery Run Road, Linden. $262,400 Fairfax Street, Warrenton. $400,000 0.1987 acre on North John Stone Street and $429,500 Elliott Bernold Tr. To Marty Jess Messemer, 5 Mark Florence to Thi Thanh Xanh Dao, 0.124 East Madison Street, Remington. $60,000 Robert T. Anzalone to Stephen Luke Walker, acres at 9396 Old Waterloo Road, Warrenton. acre at 337 Curtis Street, Warrenton. $400,000 Alton Tyree to Andrew D. Summers, 2 acres 0.736 acre at 4026 Old Calverton Road, Green Investment Holdings LLC to Diana $310,000 at 13615 Union Church Road, Sumerduck.

Catlett/Calverton. $465,000 Carter, 0.06371 acre at 56 Boundary Lane, $355,000 Alexander L. Lewis to Shelby M. Angell, Destinaire Farm of Virginia LLC to Walton Warrenton. $369,000 Ishaq Mohammad Kurdieh to Truth Baptist 2 acres at 5250 Shipe’s Lane, Midland. & Foss LLC, 118.502 acres at 6090 Leeds Christophe DeCagny to Ronald L. Bowers, Church, 5.9659 acres at 6528 Covington’s $399,900 Manor Road, Hume. $1,750,000 0.1263 acre at 6299 Margaret Way, Warrenton. Karen J. Riley to Christopher J. Reepmeyer, Corner Road, Bealeton. $175,000 Kevin J. Bolton to Joshua Walker, 2.4472 $530,380 Andrew L. Davis to Glenn Oliver Teets III, acres at 3625 Ensor’s Shop Road nr. Midland.

8471 Renalds Avenue, Marshall. $249,900 Green Investments LLC to Ryan Stuart 6583 Constitution Way, Bealeton. $379,000 $328,000 Daniel Dubinsky to Christian Lancsa, 6.060 Brown, 0.06289 acre at 58 Boundary Lane, Bo Balchan Rattan to Jose Oscar Benitez, Robert M. Heflin to Richard Whisenhunt, acres at 6564 John Barton Payne Road, Warrenton. $376,000 10790 Tibert Court, Bealeton. $440,000 2.2477 acres at 13130 Blackwell’s Mill Road, Marshall. $395,000 Sallie Hunter Cheatwood Pisch Successor Michael E. Harich to Autumn Jennell Fields, Goldvein. $425,000 Osvaldo F. DeFaria to Scott Brokaw, 1.6752 Tr. To Scott F. Keithley, 0.6185 acre at 86 221 Wankoma Drive, Remington. $187,500 Federal Nat’l. Mortgage Assn. to Torre acres at 7267 Ridgedale Drive nr. Warrenton.

Culpeper Street, Warrenton. $450,000 Teresa M. VanPelt to Tammy M. Smith, Allen, 3.4298 acres at 12058 Greentree Lane, $560,000 Douglas R. Houff to Jeffrey R. Case, 1.1437 2.8499 acres at 5171 Sumerduck Road, Midland. $441,940 Dwight Shorts to Joel M. LaBuda, 7504 acres at 7464 Waters Place, Warrenton.

Sumerduck. $275,000 Steven Darcy to Jennifer Warren, 3.8518 Admiral Nelson Drive, Warrenton. $495,000 $499,000 Claudia M. Fuentes to Christopher James acres at 7830 White Oak Farm Lane, Catlett.

Paul S. Stuart Tr. To John Edward Ritzert William Griffin Successor Tr. To Donne L. Brown II, 0.65962 acre at 6573 Tiffany Drive, $515,000 Wedge, 245 Carriage Chase Circle, Warrenton. III, 5.2326 acres at 6336 Carter’s Run Road, Bealeton. $407,000 Lee District $460,000 Frank C. Poland Inc. to Isaac Amosah, 0.2421 Timothy B. Smith to Timothy Neumann, Unit Marshall. $489,000

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OBITUARIES Jasper Kornegay Jasper Kornegay, 80 ,of Bealeton , died March 24 , 2020 at Brookside Assisted Living.

He was born March 18 ,1940 in North Carolina to the late Homer Kornegay and Mary Jane Grady Kornegay.

He is preceded in death by his wife Mary B. Kornegay. Survived by his fiancee’ Donna Freeman, brothers Alan Kornegay of Goldsboro, NC, and Melvin Kornegay (Dixie) of Greenville, SC; sisters Kathy Matthis and Brenda Taylor (Ronnie) both of Clinton NC, and Betty Lou Sisk of Mt. Olive, NC. A private graveside service for immediate family only was held Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Morrisville United Methodist Church Cemetery, 4432 Morrisville Road, Morrisville, VA, 22712.

Online condolences may be given at moserfuneralhome.com

Ryland Dishner Ryland Dishner, 94, a resident of Singers Glen, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2020, at White Birch Estates where he was a resident.

Mr. Dishner was born on October 26, 1925 in Pattonsville, VA and was a son of the late John Dishner and Cora Fickel Dishner. On January 6, 1946, he married Helen Smith his wife of many years who passed away on May 9, 2006. Surviving are two children, Ryland Dishner Jr., Tammy Shawn Dishner, of Bridgewater, Virginia, three grandchildren, Brian Dishner, Riley Brown, and Madison Brooke Dishner. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Dishner was preceded in death by a son, Charles William Dishner and thirteen siblings.

Mr. Ryland Dishner is a native of Pattonsville, VA. He graduated from Fair View High School in Scott County, and then served three years in the U.S. Navy where he was stationed on the gun boat named the USS TINSMAN. He earned the following starts and ribbons during his service time in the service: AMERICAN AREA VICTORY WWII.: ASIATIC PACIFIC AREA AND 1 STAR.: PHILIPINE LIBERATION RIBBON AND 1 STAR. Mr. Dishner received a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics with a minor in engineering from Emory and Henry College. He accepted his first teaching position in Lebanon in Russel County in 1949. In 1956, he became the assistant principal of Dublin High School in Pulaski County.

While living in Lebanon and Pulaski, Mr. Dishner was working on His Master’s Degree at V.P.I. He received his Master of Education degree in 1957. He went on to earn 30 hours above his Master’s at the University of Virginia.

In 1959, he was employed as principal of Central High School in Woodstock, in Shenandoah County, VA. Four years later, he accepted a position as principal of Fauquier High School in Warrenton, Virginia. In 1965, he was named assistant superintendent of Fauquier County Schools. Then he went on to become the superintendent of the Fauquier County School System and was named outstanding citizen for 1971.

Mr. Dishner left Warrenton to take a job as Superintendent of Pittsylvania Public Schools and from there he went to an assistant superintendent for professional and education support services at the state level in Richmond, Virginia.

Longing for a more rural, country setting like he grew up in, Mr. Dishner moved his family to Singer’s Glen Virginia in the Shenandoah valley where he became the Superintendent of Rockingham County Public Schools and then retired in 1987.

Mr. Dishner was vice-chairman of the Northern Virginia School Superintendents and then went on to be a primary member of the VASSP and NASSP and head many leadership roles in the Lion’s Clubs, Ruritan Clubs, and Rotary Clubs in the respective communities in which he resided. Mr. Dishner was an avid participant in a variety of community services projects associated with these organizations.

Mr. Dishner was an active member and leader in the United Methodist Church. He was a lay leader of Bethel Academy Methodist Church.

In addition, Mr. Dishner was a lay leader and teacher of the adult bible study in the Donovan Memorial Methodist Church in Singers Glen, VA. Ryland was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and feeding and watching the birds. He loved his family and friends, and he always had a smile and a laugh to brighten people’s days.

Ryland spent his last years in White Birch Estates where he enjoyed watching the birds at his birdfeeder which he could see out of his window, singing on Sunday, and getting together with his friends to play bingo.

Ryland will be sorely missed by his family and friends, but it is his time to rest in the country setting that he loved.

All services will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the White Birch Estates Activities Fund, 847 Oakwood Drive, Rockingham, VA, 22801.

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www. mcmullenfh.com.

McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jerry Knight Cross Jerry Knight Cross, 74, of Gilbert Arizona and former long-time resident of Jeffersonton, VA passed away April 2, 2020.

He was born on July 29. 1945 in Fauquier County, Virginia the son of the late Raymond and Rose Cross. He was the 2nd youngest of 15 siblings. He married Elizabeth Virginia Dennis, who survives.

He graduated from Osborn High School in Manassas, Virginia and married Elizabeth Virginia Dennis on April 26, 1969 in Gainesville, VA. For most of his life he was employed by Miller & Long Concrete Construction based out of Bethesda, MD serving as a Restoration Superintendent for 31 years, retiring in 2016.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Rick Docekal of Chandler, AZ; daughter and son-in-law Susan and Christopher Brown of Culpepper, VA; grandchildren Ridge and Kennedy Docekal of Chandler, AZ; brother Jack Cross of Manassas, VA; sister and brother-in-law June (Cross) Compton and Jack Compton of Castleton, VA and many nieces and nephews.

He leaves behind warm memories as a loving husband, father, provider and dear friend to many. He was a devout Washington Redskins and Dale Earnhardt fan. He enjoyed the outdoors and his time camping when his children were young, his house in Colonial Beach and his time with his grandchildren in Arizona. He will be gravely missed and fondly remembered.

A private family gathering will be held at Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton with burial at Hillcrest Memory Gardens on April 10th.

John Murle Oddenino On Saturday, March 28, 2020, John Murle Oddenino of Marshall, VA, loving brother, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 60. He died peacefully at his home surrounded by family after a valiant fight with pancreatic cancer.

John was born February 13, 1960, in Washington, DC. He was the sixth of seven children born to Charles L. and Kathern Heskett Oddenino. He grew up in Arlington, VA, with his sisters Gloria, Lynn, Sarah, and Diana, and brother Chuck.

After attending Washington-Lee and Woodlawn High Schools, John started working in construction in the late 1970’s. A master carpenter, he became a licensed general contractor and opened his own residential/commercial construction firm, Procraft Builders, and worked on projects throughout the DC Metro area for over 30 years.

By a lucky stroke of fate in his early 20s, John would again run into Adair Whitehouse, a vivacious blonde from his ninth-grade Spanish class.

From that moment on, the love story and the dance never ended. They married in 1984, began a family, and moved to Marshall, VA, to enjoy the tranquility of country living and raise their two children, Natalie and Evan. As his children grew, John spent hours coaching and cheering them on at school and sporting events. John loved the outdoors, enjoyed hunting and fishing, playing golf, and spending time with his family. He always had a truck and a dog (now Tara). No matter what he did or where he went, he made fast friends.

John enjoyed traveling and, through the years, he and Adair often ran off to a warm spot in the winter or a cool spot in the summer. His happiest times were with his family and friends, on the links, or on a boat with a line in the water. His easy-going charm and big lopsided grin will be missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by younger brother William Joseph, daughter Nicole Devon, brother-in-law John Moren, and niece Lauren Tate.

He is survived by his wife of over 35 years, Adair Whitehouse Oddenino; daughter, Natalie O’Laughlin (Pat), son, Evan Oddenino, and his granddaughter, Kennedy Adair; his siblings, Gloria Moren, Lynn Oddenino (Jim Hackney), Sarah Oddenino-Tate (Steve Tate), Charles “Chuck” Oddenino (Anne Knipper), Diana Oddenino (Jonathan Moss); stepmother Johnsie Oddenino and stepbrother Bart Garrott (Sue); his in-laws, Edith McCarthy (Pat), Jeff Whitehouse (Ben), and Joe Whitehouse (Schelli); and a loving community of nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

A private graveside service for immediate family will be held on April 10. A Celebration of Life will be planned for later this year.

In lieu of flowers, John’s family asks that you consider donating to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (pancan.org).

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OBITUARIES Aileen Collins Van Luven I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to all of you who have been so loving and kind to me and my family during this most difficult time since the passing of my wife, Aileen Van Luven.

I am overwhelmed by the outpouring of love that I have seen from our friends and neighbors.

God bless you all!

James W. Van Luven

Sadie Mae Delp Long Sadie Mae Delp Long, age 87, of Warrenton, VA, formerly of Marion, VA, gently slipped away and began her new life with her Lord Jesus Christ on April 1, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Long, parents: Mattie Hazel Smith Delp and Glen Delp, and three brothers: Donald Delp, Glen Delp, Jr., and Brady Delp.

She is survived by her son, John Long (Becky) of Catlett, VA, three grandsons: Zachary Long (Jamie) and great-granddaughter, Autumn of Madison, VA, Justin Long (Briana) and greatgrandsons, Maxxon and Wyatt of Warrenton, VA, and Shane Long of Catlett, VA. She is also survived by two brothers: John Delp of Roanoke, VA and Gene Delp (Meddie) of Roanoke, VA and many nieces and nephews.

She got to travel to different places with her husband who was in the Air Force but, enjoyed Hawaii the best! Most of her life she worked as a seamstress.

Sadie will be laid to rest in the Attoway Cemetery beside her husband, John. The family plans on having a graveside service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at: act.alz.org/donate.Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley’s Funeral Home is serving the Long family.

Giuseppa “Josie” Russo Giuseppa “Josie” Russo, age 67, passed away on April 5, 2020 at her residence in Nokesville, Virginia.

She was born on March 14, 1953 in Italy to the late Salvatore and Rosalia (Troia) Mannino.

Josie was the Owner and Head Baker of cakes at Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant, Haymarket, VA. Survivors include her loving husband of 50 years, Giuseppe Russo of Nokesville, VA; three children: Gioacchino Russo and wife Jenny of Winter Park, FL; Connie Rogers and husband Samuel of Marshall, VA; and Salvatore Russo of Warrenton, VA; grandchildren: Austin Rogers and wife Katie, Jacob Rogers, Olivia Rogers, Gabriel Rogers, Jack Russo, Joe Russo and Mia Russo; great grandchildren: Gracelynn, Carson and Jaxson Rogers; one sister: Stephanie Grigoli of Newark, DE; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Private family entombment will take place at Stonewall Memory Gardens. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Condolences may be sent to: www.piercefh.com

Richard H. Vogel Richard Harris Vogel, 89 of Broad Run, VA died on April 5, 2020.

Mr. Vogel was born on December 7, 1930 in Colorado, a son of the late Paul Frederick Vogel and Clarabelle Wood Vogel. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his siblings, Paul C. Vogel and Thelma M. Bravo, and a sister-in-law, Dorothy L. Davis.

Dick was a 1949 graduate of George Washington High School, Alexandria, VA and the Ranger School in New York. He served for a time in the U. S. Marine Corps. He was the owner and operator of V. H. and D., Land Surveyors in Warrenton. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, smoking cigars, country music, watching television, reading, working outdoors and photography of nature.

He is survived by his wife, Helen Mae Davis Vogel; two daughters, Judith V. Ratcliffe and Cynthia A. Baumgardner; grandchildren, David Kirkwood Baumgardner, Stuart Davis Baumgardner and Garrett Vogel Baumgardner; a brother-in-law, Floyd M. Davis; and several nieces and nephews.

Due to the pandemic, a private graveside service will be held at Bright View Cemetery, Warrenton.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P. O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.

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

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OBITUARIES Dorothy Eileen “Dottie” (Warner) Barnhart Dorothy Eileen “Dottie” (Warner) Barnhart Born February 11, 1934, the youngest child of John Ernest “Ernie” and Hazel Marie (White) Warner.

She graduated in 1952 from Townsend High School, Vickery, Ohio.

In 1953 she married Burton Lynn Barnhart.

Due to his Naval career, they lived in several cities throughout the US, finally settling in Woodbridge Virginia upon his Naval retirement.

While in Virginia, Dottie was very active at Good Shephard Lutheran Church, including the vocal choir and bell choir.

She was also very involved with her local branch Ladies Auxiliary Fleet Reserve Association, as well as a couple local square dance clubs.

In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her husband, a brother, Wilfred W. (Magdalene) Warner, and a sister, Rose M. (Charles) Gundlach.

She is survived by a daughter, Barbara L. Barnhart, and a son, Brian L. Barnhart, three grandchildren, two great- grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her close Ohio cousins, Norman “Jake” Warner, Elizabeth “Betty” Wright and Charles Warner.

Internment will be private.

Condolences can be sent to www.piercefh.com

Edward Thomas Schifko, Jr. Edward Thomas Schifko, Jr., age 88, passed peacefully on Wednesday, March 11th, 2020 at his home in Bealeton, Virginia. He was born on March 23rd, 1931 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, son of the late Edward & Julia Schifko.

Mr. Schifko had a 41 year career in law enforcement in Fairfax County.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, Norma J. Schifko; two children, Beverly Gaunt & her husband, James of Warrenton, VA & Edward T. Schifko, III of Bealeton, VA; two siblings, Marlene Nassar & her husband, Abe of Swampscott, MA & Dennis Schifko & his wife, Gloria of Uniontown, PA; three grandchildren, Ryan Gaunt of Midland, VA, Nicole Lower & her husband, Jeremy of Culpeper, VA & Gary Gaunt & his wife, Jan of Warrenton, VA; and two great granddaughters, Kira & Ripley.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, Shawn S. Schifko and brother, William ‘Bud’ Schifko.

The family received visitors at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave, Warrenton, VA from 4 to 6 pm on Sunday, March 15th, 2020. A mass of Christian burial was held on Monday, March 16th, 2020, 10:30 am, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 271 Winchester Street, Warrenton, VA 20186.

Interment followed at Hillcrest Memory Gardens cemetery in Jeffersonton, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice.

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Victoria Carroll Sullivan Victoria Carroll Sullivan of Reston, VA, and formerly Warrenton, VA, departed this life on April 1, 2020.

Victoria was born on November 2, 1956, in Kittery, ME, to Thomas and Patricia Carroll.

Her Father, a naval officer, travelled the world, often with his family. These early experiences drove Victoria to love international travel and possess a true “joie de vivre.”

She was a United Airlines flight attendant for more than 40 years and still loved to take her next flight to a distant location, often accompanied by her husband as her “flying guest.”

Victoria graduated from Radford University in 1978 and from James Madison High School in Vienna, VA, in 1974.

Victoria is survived by her beloved husband of 23 years, Arthur Sullivan, and her son, CPL Thomas Sullivan, USMC, and his wife, Brenna.

She is also survived by her two sisters, Patricia Robinson and Mariana Klemm. She will be forever missed by her Mother in Law, Jean Sullivan, and her stepsons, Christopher Sullivan and Justin Sullivan, and stepdaughter, Lauren Oakes, as well as by their respective families.

Her extended family will forever miss her constant kindness, generosity, and unconditional love.

She was preceded in death by her Mother and Father, and her Step-Mother, Jean Carroll, as well as her niece, Tara Robinson.

A celebration of her spectacular life will be scheduled when we can all gather again.

In lieu of flowers, Victoria respectfully requested your donation to The CAUSE Foundation (www.thecausefoundation.org).

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Due to the guidance of new guidelines set by the State Government, the Town of The Plains Public Hearing and Regular Town Council Meeting scheduled for April 20, 2020 has been postponed until May 18, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ017802-01-00 FAUQUIER COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re NUNEZ, ELMER GABRIEL The object of this suit is to: ESTABLISH SOLE LEGAL AND PHYSICAL CUSTODY OF NUNEZ, ELMER GABRIEL It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) DINA SUYAPA NUNEZ ESPINOSA appear at the above-name Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/05/2020 10:30 PM C. Bawkey, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ017800-01-00 FAUQUIER COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re ACOSTA, LOHANY DANIELA The object of this suit is to: ESTABLISH SOLE LEGAL AND PHYSICAL CUSTODY OF ACOSTA, KEYLOR GAEL It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) OSCAR AMANDO MARTINEZ appear at the above-name Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/05/2020 10:30 PM C. Bawkey, Deputy Clerk

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ017801-01-00 FAUQUIER COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re ACOSTA, KEYLOR GAEL The object of this suit is to: ESTABLISH SOLE LEGAL AND PHYSICAL CUSTODY OF ACOSTA, KEYLOR GAEL It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) JOHN DOE appear at the above-name Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/05/2020 10:30 PM C. Bawkey, Deputy Clerk

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TOWN OF WARRENTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Warrenton will hold its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 7:00 PM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 18 Court Street, Warrenton, Virginia. There are no scheduled Public Hearings.

Per Executive Order 53, Council Chambers will be closed to the Public. There will be no Citizen’s Time on this meeting’s agenda.

The Town of Warrenton does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Town Hall meeting facilities are fully accessible. Any special accommodations can be made upon request 48 hours prior to the meeting.

A copy of the ordinance is available for review at the Town’s Administrative Offices, 18 Court Street, and can be examined by calling 540-347-1101 and making an appointment.

Elizabeth A. Gillie Town Clerk

CIDER LABS LLC Trading as: CIDER LAB 5349 Sumerduck Road, Sumerduck, Fauquier, Virginia 22724 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY For a Winery & Farm Winery license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.

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

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PURPOSE OF NOTICE: To seek public comment on a draft permit from the Department of Environmental Quality to limit air pollution emitted by a facility in Remington, Fauquier County, Virginia.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: April 8, 2020 to May 8, 2020.

PERMIT NAME: Federal Operating Permit-Acid Rain Source issued by DEQ, under the authority of the Air Pollution Control Board APPLICANT NAME AND ADDRESS: Dominion Energy; 5000 Dominion Boulevard, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060 FACILITY NAME, ADDRESS AND REGISTRATION NUMBER: Remington Combustion Turbine Station, 12025 Lucky Hill Rd, Remington, Virginia, 40961 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Dominion Energy has applied for a Title V permit for Remington Combustion Turbine Station. The facility is classified as a major source of air pollution. The permit would allow the source to operate the electric generating station combustion turbines.

HOW TO COMMENT AND/OR REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING: DEQ accepts comments and requests for public hearing by hand-delivery, e-mail, fax or postal mail. All comments and requests must be in writing and be received

by DEQ during the comment period. Submittals must include the names, mailing addresses and telephone numbers of the commenter/requester and of all persons represented by the commenter/requester. A request for public hearing must also include: 1) The reason why a public hearing is requested. 2) A brief, informal statement regarding the nature and extent of the interest of the requester or of those represented by the requestor, including how and to what extent such interest would be directly and adversely affected by the permit. 3) Specific references, where possible, to terms and conditions of the permit with suggested revisions. Please note this draft permit is being concurrently reviewed as a proposed permit by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. A public hearing may be held, including another comment period, if public response is significant, based on individual requests for a public hearing, and there are substantial, disputed issues relevant to the permit.

Contact for public comments, document requests and additional information: NAME: Gary Beeson; REGIONAL OFFICE; Northern Regional Office, ADDRESS: 13901 Crown Court, Woodbridge, Virginia 22193; PHONE: (703) 583-3969; EMAIL: gary.beeson@deq.virginia.gov; FAX NUMBER (703) 583-3821. The public may review the draft permit and application at the DEQ office named above or may request copies of the documents from the contact person listed above.

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Immediate opening for dependable individual seeking opportunity with established growing agribusiness retail operation. Experience in warehouse management, inventory control and forklift operation preferred. Applicants must possess valid driver’s license. Heavy lifting on a daily basis required. Individual will need to have computer experience. This is a fulltime position with benefits.

LAWN & GARDEN ASSOCIATE

This is a part-time, seasonal position for a cheerful, motivated individual with a general knowledge of plant care, gardening, landscaping, pests, and pollinating. Individual must be able to work outside in all weather conditions. Heavy lifting required. Individual will need to have computer experience.

Apply in person: CFC FARM & HOME CENTER 143 Washington St. Warrenton, VA 20186 No phone calls.

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Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | April 8, 2020

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April 2020

Lord Fairfax Community College

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Surgical Technology a path to financial stability for LFCC student

By SALLY VOTH Lord Fairfax Community College

LFCC Fauquier Campus student Sydnei Dowd was inspired to pursue a career in surgical technology while serving as a campus ambassador.

The 2017 Rappahannock County High School graduate enrolled at LFCC in the fall of 2018.

She originally intended to become a history teacher, but lacked the funds that would be necessary to transfer to a four-year university after obtaining her associate degree.

“I knew I had to choose a career I could enter straight from community college,” Dowd said. “I was in foster care when I turned 15 and I essentially aged out.”

Her experience in the LFCC Ambassadors program ended up inspiring her to enroll in the surgical technology program.

While leading a group of eighth-graders visiting the Fauquier Campus for a visit, Dowd noticed the program during a career exploration presentation.

“I’m a Type 1 diabetic, so I have been exposed to the medical field since I was little,” she said.

In fall 2019, Dowd

enrolled in the surgical technology program offered at the Vint Hill site.

“I love it,” she enthused.

“My instructor, Lisa Day, is an amazing teacher, and I really enjoy the clinical and hands-on parts of the course. It’s hard to believe I’m already helping out with surgeries.”

She said she has benefited from several scholarships while at LFCC. “I have been on my own since I was 18, so any scholarship I have received has helped me out so much,” said Dowd, who works for a drugstore chain.

Additionally, she has received help from the Path to Success program, which provides extra support to students who are firstgeneration college students, have income constraints or need extra developmental support prior to beginning college-level coursework.

Students in the program have access to a special study area with computers, a textbook library and hotspots, and qualify for certain scholarships and emergency grants. The program was started with funding from the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education’s Rural Virginia Horseshoe

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It’s hard to believe I’m already helping out with surgeries.

Initiative (RVHI) and a matching grant from the PATH Foundation.

The RVHI refers to the shape that would be formed if a line was drawn from the Eastern Shore west through Southside and then southwest Virginia and then up through the Shenandoah Valley. Within this region, which represents 75 percent of the state’s geography, 500,000 people have less than a high school diploma.

Because of this, Virginia is ranked 31st in the nation when it comes to the percentage of residents with at least a high school equivalency credential. The RVHI project’s vision is to transform Virginia’s rural communities through higher education and 21st-century job skills.

“Success Coach Julie Fainter was really helpful to me when it came to financial support,” Dowd said.

Fainter is proud of all Dowd has accomplished.

“She has faced a lot of challenges and adversity in her life, and RVHI grant funds helped to reduce some of Sydnei’s financial burden,” Fainter said.

“Grant funds were used to purchase scrubs and OR shoes required for the

Sydnei Dowd

surgical tech program, a laptop, textbooks, food gift cards and gas cards to help her get to her clinical locations, which were pretty far away.

“Sydnei is the thriftiest student I’ve met so far.

She stretched the grant funds farther than any other student to date. I know Sydnei will do well moving forward. She’s smart, hardworking and resourceful, and possesses key life skills, such as budgeting, communication and problem-solving skills, all valued by employers and which will serve her well in her personal life.”

Dowd is grateful for all the ways in which she has benefited at LFCC. “All aspects of LFCC have been really helpful,” she said. “I worked at the college as a work-study last year, and everyone was really nice. Everyone is just really friendly. I think the fact we can all be on a firstname basis kind of shows that.”

She is scheduled to earn

FILE PHOTO Lord Fairfax Community College

her certificate in surgical technology this July, but is unsure how the coronavirus crisis might impact that.

Students must work on a minimum of 120 surgical cases to complete the program, but the clinicals are on hold for now.

Day said the clinicals will be on hold at least until Gov. Ralph Northam lifts the stay-at-home order.

While program leaders are hopeful, it is anticipated the surgical tech program completion time will be extended.

Dowd is also concerned about continuing her job because her diabetes puts her at high risk for complications if she contracts coronavirus, and is hoping to take a leave of absence from her job if she can afford to.

To learn more about the Path to Success program, contact Fainter at jfainter@lfcc.edu.

For more information on the surgical technology program, visit lfcc.edu/surgtech.