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‘Forever chemicals’ found in more Fauquier water systems
New local tests raise concerns other public waterworks, will have five years to address that problem. as federal rule takes effect By Hunter Savery Staff Writer
Last week, as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized strict new standards for “forever chemicals” in public drinking water, Fauquier County unveiled alarming new test results. The new tests reveal that more than 15,000 Fauquier County residents use drinking water that would not meet the new national standards. Under the new EPA rules, Fauquier Water and Sanitation Authority, like
“We are finding elevated PFAS levels on all sides of the county,” Ben Shoemaker, executive director of the Fauquier Water and Sanitation Authority, told the Fauquier Times. PFAS chemicals, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are manmade and now found across the globe in raincoats, cosmetics, firefighting foam, food wrappers and more. The chemicals don’t break down naturally and can remain in soil indefinitely.
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New testing by the Fauquier County Water and Sanitation Authority, headquarters seen here, suggests PFAS pollution may be widespread in Fauquier County.
Local wineries look to broaden appeal New strategies seek niches, focus on fun as sales decline By Dayna Smith
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Sisters-in-law, (left to right) Emily Duke, Kimberly Duke, Ashley Grammick and Jasmin Grammick (not pictured) in the tasting room of the cozy cabin-like winery Capstone Vineyards in Linden, Virginia on Jan. 27.
Chris Pearmund owns three wineries and has been in the business in Northern Virginia for more than 30 years. The big change he’s seen over the last decade isn’t a good one. Put simply, fewer people are drinking wine, which means it’s harder to make a winery profitable. “In the last 10 years, we were doing $80 to $90 per transaction, and now, we are doing $30 to $40,” he said. “For 20 years, we went up in gross revenue, and I think I am doing better than most.” It’s a national trend. Americans in their 20s and 30s are a tough market for wine sellers. Those under age 50 are drinking across categories — beer, hard ciders, seltzers – but definitely less wine. Only among those 65 and older has wine consumption risen. And that is posing an existential question for Virginia’s wine industry — how to appeal to millennials, and those younger, in a significantly changing market. See WINERIES, page 14
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New testing by the Fauquier County Water and Sanitation Authority has raised the number sites that have tested above the EPA’s new PFAS limits to eight. The waterworks serve more than 15,000 Fauquier County residents.
‘Forever chemicals’ found in more Fauquier water systems FOREVER, from page 1 They also can accumulate in the human body and persist for years. These “forever chemicals” are tied to cancer, reproductive issues, thyroid disease and other health problems. Results from one water system test in Marshall were as high as 130 parts per trillion for PFOA — a type of PFAS chemical — which is more than 32 times the EPA’s new limit of 4 parts per trillion. For context, one part per trillion is the equivalent of one drop of water in four Olympic-sized swimming pools. The EPA’s new limit of 4 parts per trillion reflects the concern that even tiny amounts of the chemicals are dangerous to human health.
A growing problem
Concern about PFAS in Fauquier County has increased since the discovery of high PFAS levels in groundwater at the former Vint Hill Farms Army site. Subsequent tests have shown that the scale of the PFAS issue is much broader than previously thought. In December, test results released by the Virginia Department of Health identified three water systems in the southern end of the county — Bealeton, Botha and Drysdale — as having forever chemical concentrations above the EPA’s new standard. Last year’s state tests did not sample all the water systems in Fauquier County, but the results made it clear
to Shoemaker that more comprehensive data was needed. In December and January, Fauquier Water and Sanitation Authority launched its own testing program to gain more insight into the scope of the county’s forever chemical issue. The tests showed four more water systems — New Baltimore, Marshall, Bethel Academy Subdivision and Waterloo Estates — had forever chemicals in concentrations above the new federal standards. The tests also confirmed the previously identified concerns with the Bealeton Regional Water System and Botha Subdivision. Fauquier County’s public water system is supplied by nearly 50 local groundwater wells. Costs could add up if any need filtration equipment to meet the new standards. The alternative could be even more costly: finding a new water source. PFAS contamination in Fauquier County is worrying news for private well users too, Shoemaker said. Wells used for public water systems are drilled much deeper than typical residential wells and are sealed with concrete. The occurrence of forever chemicals in those usually stable water sources troubles Shoemaker. “The bottom line is that we’re finding PFAS in our wells that are built to a higher standard, deeper, more resilient and have undergone a lot more testing in recent years than private residential wells,” Shoemaker said. “And if we’re finding it, it can only be more prevalent in private wells.” Reach Hunter Savery at hsavery@fauquier.com.
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Fauquier County to step up enforcement on Airbnbs, other short-term rentals
Owners to register their rentals or face fines By Hunter Savery Staff Writer
Starting in July, Airbnb owners in Fauquier County will have to register with the county or face steep fines. On Thursday, the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to adopt an ordinance that requires short-term rental properties to register each year with the county commissioner of revenue. The change is intended to make it easier for the county to collect taxes from the properties, according to the ordinance’s sponsor Supervisor Kevin Carter. Short-term rentals like those listed on Airbnb or VRBO are subject to Virginia’s Transient Occupancy Tax, which is paid by all hotels and motels in the commonwealth. But the fleeting nature of short-term rentals can make it hard for localities to track them and collect the tax revenue they should be generating. “Without registration, it’s often difficult for the commissioner of revenue to be sure that we’re collecting all the taxes available to (Fauquier County) and properly attribute it to the parcel,” Fauquier County Attorney Tracy Gal-
lehr told the supervisors. “The registration makes that process easier. Fauquier County is home to hundreds of Airbnb, VRBO and other short-term rental properties that could provide additional county revenue.
Penalties and fees
The force behind the new rule comes from a $500 penalty that will be levied against short-term rentals that are found to be operating illegally. An additional $500 charge will be added for each day after a property owner receives a written notification of the violation. If a property violates the rule a second time, the owner’s ability to rent it may be suspended for one year in addition to the monetary fine. How strictly the county will enforce these penalties is an open question. Last year, Rappahannock County supervisors voted to approve a permit for an Airbnb that had been operating without permission. Even without any violations, property owners will be on the hook for a $50 annual registration fee.
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Primaries set in 10th District congressional race By Cher Muzyk Staff Writer
Twelve Democrats and four Republicans recently qualified for the ballot to run for the 10th District congressional seat. All are vying to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D), who has held the seat since 2019 but announced in September she would not seek re-election because she is battling Parkinson’s disease. In 2018, Wexton flipped the district from red to blue, ousting incumbent Republican Rep. Barbara Comstock (R) and helping Democrats win a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives in the middle of former President Donald Trump’s term. The 10th District is one of only two in the state deemed “competitive” by the Virginia Public Access Project. The other is the 7th District, where 13 candidates have thrown their hats in the ring. The 10th District includes all of Fauquier, Loudoun and Rappahannock counties, the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park and parts Fairfax and Prince William counties.
The Democrats
This camper is one of several properties listed for rent in Warrenton on Airbnb.
Several of the Democratic hopefuls are current or former elected officials, have held appointed office or have previously run for elected office. They include: Va. Sen. Jennifer Boysko, 57, of Fairfax, started her career working on Capitol Hill and then became a political organizer. She won a state delegate seat in 2015 and then succeeded Wexton in the state Senate in 2019, when Wexton vacated the seat to run for Congress. Former delegate Eileen Filler Corn, 59, has a law degree and first won a seat in the Virginia House of Delegates in 2010. She became the
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ulations on Airbnbs and other shortterm rental properties. In March, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors voted to impose a two-year ownership requirement on rental properties. Under the new rule, prospective hosts would have to wait two years before they could apply for a permit from the county to rent out their properties. The new Fauquier County rule is based on an almost identical ordinance in Loudoun County that requires short-term rentals to be registered each year. The only distinction between the two is that Loudoun County caps the possible penalty at $5,000, while Fauquier County will have no penalty limit. The supervisors also considered a version of the ordinance that would
chamber’s first female and Jewish speaker of the House in 2020, serving until 2022. She did not seek re-election in 2023. Del. Dan Helmer, 42, of Fairfax County, is a West Point graduate and a Rhodes scholar who unseated former delegate Tim Hugo (R) in 2019. He has since successfully defended his seat twice. Del. Michell Maldonado, 55, of Manassas, has a law degree and founded a leadership coaching firm. She won her delegate seat in 2021 after toppling incumbent delegate Lee Carter (D) in a hotly contested primary. Travis Nembhard, 35, of Bristow, announced his run for Congress shortly after losing his bid for state delegate last fall. An attorney, Nembhard is division chief for the Washington, D.C., Department of For-Hire Vehicles’ Compliance and Enforcement Division and a law professor. Atif Qarni, 46, served as Virginia’s secretary of education under former governor Ralph Northam (D) from 2018 to 2021. He immigrated from Pakistan as a teenager, served in the U.S. Marine Corps and also worked as a Prince William County middle school teacher for 10 years. Del. David Reid, 62, a retired naval intelligence officer, has served in the Virginia House of Delegates since 2017. He founded a consulting firm that supports the defense and intelligence sectors. Sen. Suhas Subramanyam, 37, of Loudoun County, is the first Hindu and Indian American to be sworn into the Virginia General Assembly. He won his delegate seat in 2019 and his state Senate seat in 2023. Subramanyam has a law degree, worked in the Obama Administration and is a small business owner. Several political newcomers are also vying for the Democratic nomination, including: Marion Devoe Sr., 75, of Haymarket, is a Vietnam veteran who worked as a chief operations officer for the White House executive office under former President George W. Bush. Devoe is an author and motivational speaker, according to his website. Krystle Kaul, 39, of Ashburn, spent her career serving in civilian roles in defense and in-
have levied an additional “tangible personal property” tax on the rental properties and imposed a registration requirement. But Carter advocated in favor of the registry alone, and the proposal was dropped following the morning’s work session. Only Supervisor Regan Washer, of the Marshall District, voted against the measure. Washer raised questions about the penalties for noncompliance. The new regulation is slated to take effect on July 1. Reach Hunter Savery at hsavery@fauquier.com. Want to stay up to date on the best stories about Life in the Piedmont? Sign up for the Fauquier Times’ newly revamped daily newsletter online at fauquier.com/newsletters.
telligence. She speaks nine languages, holds two master’s degrees and started a small business, according to her website. Mark Leighton, 51, of Manassas, has a law degree and is a librarian and faculty member at the George Mason Law Library, according to his website. Adrian Pokharel, of Gainesville, has worked at both the National Security Administration and the CIA. He is also a disabled veteran and small business owner, according to his website.
The Republicans
Republican hopefuls including three who have run unsuccessfully for federal office and one political newcomer. They are: Aliscia Andrews, 36, of Loudoun County, vied for the 10th District seat as the Republican nominee in 2020 but was defeated by Wexton by 13 points. She is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, holds a master’s degree and worked as an adviser to Gov. Glenn Youngkin. She is a former Virginia deputy secretary of Homeland Security. Manga Anantatmula, 61, was the GOP nominee in the 11th District congressional race in 2020. She lost to Rep. Gerry Connolly (D) by 43 points. She sought the Republican nomination again in 2022 but lost the primary. Born in India, Anantatmula immigrated to the U.S. and lives in Leesburg. She has worked at the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security, according to her website. Mike Clancy, of Loudoun County, sought the GOP nomination to run for the 10th District seat in 2022 but lost to Hung Cao, who, in turn, lost to Wexton. Clancy is an attorney and has worked at the U.S. Navy’s office of the general counsel and is now a senior executive with a global technology company. He is a frequent media commentator on NEWSMAX, according to his website. Alexander Isaac Jr., of Loudoun County, is a political newcomer and a retired Army lieutenant colonel. He works for a consulting firm in roles that support law enforcement and intelligence operations, according to his website. Reach Cher Muzyk at cmuzyk@fauquier.com.
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Deputies honored for finding lost man in frigid cold
Staff Report Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office Corporal Justin Welch was doing yard work in the early hours of the morning the day after the Super Bowl on Feb. 12, 2023, when he got an urgent call — his skills and equipment were needed to rescue an elderly man with dementia who was missing near Catlett. Welch and Captain Kristi Kiernan were among the honorees at the Fauquier Chamber of Commerce’s annual Valor Awards for first responders and veterans that were announced Wednesday at Laurel Ridge Community College. They are trained through a nonprofit group called Project Lifesaver to track and find people with cognitive impairments who sign up with the program if they are lost. On that day they knew they had to act fast. It was 38 degrees, and the man’s wife hadn’t seen him since 3 a.m. “It’s a call you don’t want to get,” Welch said. “Usually, they find them before we get there. This time was different.” In fact, this was the first time the two had used the equipment to locate a person in distress, and it was gratifying to save the day. Their actions earned the Lifesaving Award for the sheriff’s department. Welch and Kiernan personally know the people in the county who participate in the program. They fit them with wrist or ankle bracelets that
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Corporal Justin Welch, far left, was honored along with Captain Kristi Kiernan, top right, with a Lifesaving Award at the 2024 Valor Awards. Sheriff Jeremy Falls, top left, presented the awards. have transmitters and return regularly to change the batteries. So, when someone goes missing, it’s personal. The system isn’t a GPS-style tracking device. The bracelet can be located if it’s nearby when the tracking equipment is in operation, pinging like a metal detector. In Catlett that morning, they needed to act fast. Kiernan searched for a signal while Welch used a second device that can identify a heat source. “We had a pretty good frequency, and then we got a heat signature,”
Welch said. As they walked in the direction of the signal, Kiernan first noticed what she first thought was a roll of carpet on the ground several steps ahead. It was the missing man. Fearing the worst, she tapped him on the back, and he stirred, opening his eyes. The man was cold and disoriented when they put him in an ambulance. But with treatment, he warmed up quickly and was home and back to normal by the afternoon. “We’re big supporters of Project
Lifesaver,” Sheriff Jeremy Falls said. “In this case, it probably saved a life.” Project lifesaver is intended for families that care for someone with Alzheimer’s, dementia, autism, Down syndrome or a brain injury. Donations help support the cost of equipment and training for the officers. Want to stay up to date on the best stories about Life in the Piedmont? Sign up for the Fauquier Times’ newly revamped daily newsletter online at www.fauquier.com/newsletters.
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2024 Valor Awards honor first responders and veterans
Staff Report The Fauquier Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Valor Awards were presented Wednesday, April 10 in a ceremony at Laurel Ridge Community College. Here are the honorees:
Veteran Honoree: Retired Lt. Col. John O’Sullivan
A Bronx, N.Y., native, O’Sullivan served for 25 years in the U.S. Army. He had stops in Georgia, Illinois, Texas, North Carolina, Alabama, Virginia and at the Pentagon. His oversees stations included Vietnam, South Korea and Iran. After he retired from active duty in 1993, he began working as a junior Reserve Officer Training Corps senior army instructor at Liberty High School. He and his wife will celebrate their 50th anniversary in June. They have eight children.
Life Saving Award: Fauquier County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management
Last summer, officers were called to a Warrenton nursing home to help an 80-year-old man in a wheelchair who was choking. The man was barely conscious when they arrived and then stopped breathing. Officers performed the Heimlich maneuver and performed CPR. The man was revived and was alert by the time he arrived at Fauquier Hospital. Honorees included: Rich Cluff, Jordan Coleman, Zach Flinn, Christina Shepherd, William Alford, Chaz Vanglider, Dylan Garrett, Connor Rodenbough, Steven Cropp and Dylan Hall.
Meritorious Service Award: Fauquier Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management
On Dec. 10, crews were dispatched to a head-on vehicle crash near Bealeton that required officers to remove a victim quickly from a vehicle who was in severe distress. They were able to stabilize the patient and transport them for further care. Honorees included: Nathan Helsley, Sam Miller, Stephanie Lewis, Nick Loan, Nathaniel Moline, Matt Wyne, Steven Cropp, Charles Myers, Chrstopher Bouie Sr. and Jake Donahue.
Meritorious Service Award Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office: Michele Arft
Michele Arft joined the department in 1998. She is an expert in supporting victims of intimate partner violence and stalking. She assists victims to obtain protective orders, accompanying them to court hearings and connecting them with legal resources and other support. She has assisted an estimated 10,000 victims over 26 years, including more than 1,200 protective orders and 2,000 referrals to counselors, social services, the courts, the commonwealth’s attorney and others.
Meritorious Unit Award: Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office
Honorees included: Sabrina Ward, Renee Settle, Kailee Lassa-
Retired Lt. Col. John O'Sullivan (left), a Liberty High School Junior ROTC senior army instructor, receives his award from master of ceremonies Chad Ricardo as a veteran honoree at the 2024 Valor Awards so, Nikia Mason-Sandwell, Wesley Frost, Colby Lewis. On July 31, 911 Supervisor Renee Settle answered a call about a reckless driver on U.S. 29 near Warrenton. She gathered enough information to help Corporal Wesley Frost locate the driver. Frost’s vehicle was nearly struck while pulling the driver over as the vehicle crashed into a ditch. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence and was taken to the sheriff’s office for a breathalyzer test. During the test, now Deputy Kaliee Lassaso saw the handcuffed driver knock Frost to the floor on a video monitor. Nikia Mason-Sandwell called for backup while Deputy Sabrina Ward assisted Frost. The group was able to control the suspect without any injuries.
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InWrapments wants to make gift-giving fun again in Remington By Aimee O’Grady Contributing Writer
A new Remington gift boutique sells whimsical, novelty pieces and is curated by owner Lydia Blackwell, who travels the country looking for inventory items that will fit her boutique’s vibe. From unusually scented candles in flavors like beer and cigarette smoke to creative baby onesies and meat charms for grills, to mugs with witty quotes and limoncello body scrubs, InWrapments has a gift to wrap up for everyone. “People like watching their friends and family members unwrap gifts,” Blackwell said. “I wanted to create a shop where they could purchase whimsical pieces to wrap and present.” The boutique recently held its grand opening on Saturday, April 13. The use of gift bags has often replaced the practice of well-wrapped gifts, Blackwell said, and she wanted to bring a personal touch back to gift-giving. Her shop includes a large wrapping station custom-made by Joseph Spina with MJS woodworking in Remington. “There’s something about a beautifully
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Lydia Blackwell, owner of InWrapments, a new gift boutique in Remington.
wrapped gift being opened by a loved one that brings joy,” Blackwell said. Soon, customers will be able to order items online, have them wrapped and pick them up at their convenience. Lydia began her journey to the brick-and-mortar shop with a trailer about a year ago. “I took it to wineries and did well at some events,” she said. “It was a lot of work setting it and breaking it down for each event.” After just a few months, she set out for a permanent location where she could increase her inventory and plant some roots. “The landlord approached me about Steve Campbell moving his barber shop and looking to get out of his lease,” she said. “The location was perfect. The shop needed some renovations, but nothing I wasn’t willing to take on.” The town of Remington welcomed her. She hired Van Loving, a Remington Town Council member, to retrofit the former barber shop into a boutique. Blackwell said she is excited to be a part of the Remington Community and looks forward to First Saturdays, which begin May 4. Reach Aimee O’Grady at news@fauquier.com
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Weekend happenings: Celebrate Earth Day, visit a farmers market Sondra Anzalone
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My favorite culinary time of the year begins this week: farmers market season. Whether you’re looking to eat healthier foods, support hard-working growers, help the environment or connect with your community, the farmers market is bursting with benefits. And if vibrant produce isn’t your thing, there are baked goods, artisanal crafts, pasture raised meats and more. And while you’re enjoying Mother Nature’s bounty, be sure to celebrate Earth Day. Whether you want to learn more about our planet or be an active participant in ensuring its survival, there’s something for everyone. Help make service dogs accessible to children with disabilities with the Anything’s Pawsible festival and fun run. The 5K event will also feature activities for the whole family — furry friends included. Looking for more ways to support children? Vroom over to the JGB Car Show, where proceeds will benefit James G. Brumfield Elementary School. Earth Day Celebration: Saturday, April 20 at Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton. 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Screening of the movie “Kiss the Ground” (2020). Learn how regenerating the soil ecosystems can stabilize Earth’s climate and secure bountiful food supplies. Free, includes a complimentary pint on the house and movie snacks. 3rd annual JGB Car Show: 8 a.m. Saturday, April 20. Registration at the gate starting at 8 a.m.
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Seeds of Earth Day planted in Warrenton
In 1969, Wisconsin Sen. Gaylord Nelson presented his idea for an official “Earth Day” to a group of medical and law students gathering at Airlie in Warrenton. A year later, Earth Day was recognized for the first time on April 22, 1970, and has been celebrated each year since with special events around the country. Awards; raffle; 50/50; food; games; music; face painting; and more. All proceeds go to school improvements. $20 registration per car. Rain date is April 21. James G. Brumfield Elementary School, 550 Alwington Blvd., Warrenton. 2nd annual Anything’s Pawsible Festival and 5K Fun Run: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 20. At the Manassas Museum, 9101 Prince William St., Manassas. For all ages; abilities and furry friends are welcome. Community fundraiser to help make service dogs accessible to children with disabilities. Raffle and silent auction; games; moon bounce; face painting; vendors; food trucks; beer; spirits; DJ; and live music.
Archwood Green Barns Early Spring Farmers Market: Archwood Green Barns Farmers Market, 4557 Old Tavern Road, The Plains. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, April 7, to April 28. Fruits, vegetables, baked goods, goat cheese, meats and seafood (fresh and frozen). Warrenton Farmers Market Peak Season 2024: Warrenton Farmers Market, Court St., Hotel St., and inside the building at 18 Court St., Warrenton. 8 a.m. to noon. Saturdays, April 20, to November 23. Marshall Farmers Market: Marshall Farmers Market, 8374 W. Main St., Marshall. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2nd Saturdays, April 13, to October 12. Money Smart Week: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton; John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Rd., Marshall; and Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St. Warrenton. All day Monday, April 15, to Sunday, April 21. Pick up kid-friendly materials on financial literacy featuring the Money Monsters provided by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Warrenton Chorale Rehearsals for “Salute to Those Who Serve”: Warrenton Presbyterian Church, 91 Main St., Warrenton. 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 2; rehearsals will continue each Tuesday until the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27. For more information, contact Barb Wilkison at 540-219-9220. Registration fee is $20, collected at the first rehearsal; to register go to https:// www.warrentonchorale.org. Al-Anon for Family and Friends of Alcoholics: Warrenton Presbyterian Church, 91 Main St., Warrenton. Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. Help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics. For more information, go to https://www.al-anon.org or call 540-219-5054. Parkinsons Piedmont Support Group: Cornerstone Community Church, 40 Rockpoint Lane, Warrenton (directly behind Blaser Physical Therapy Bldg.) 12:15 to 2 p.m., fourth Wednesday of each
month. For more information, contact Kendal Blaser, 540-222-6000. 12-Step Recovery Programs, i.e. Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Narcotics Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, etc.: The Warrenton Meeting Place, 26 S. Third St., Warrenton. Meeting days and times vary, go to www. TWMP.org. Peas and Grace: Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains. 8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, and 8 to 10 a.m. Saturdays. For those in need of food assistance. Spiritual Care Support Ministries: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton. 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; closed Sunday. Support groups/counseling and special events for those experiencing the death of a loved one, divorce and chronic illness. Info 540-349-5814 or www.scsm.tv. The S.E.E. Recovery Center: The S.E.E. Recovery Center, 710 U.S. Ave., Culpeper. 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday; and 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday. This includes recovery-oriented groups, meetings and the opportunity to speak with someone about mental health or substance use recovery. Info 540-825-3366 or email SEERecovery@rrcsb.org.
Thursday, April 18 Greatest Generation Dance: American Legion, Remington, Harol J. Davis Post 247, 11420 James Madison Highway, Remington. 6 to 9 p.m. Special performance by the Silver Belles Vocal Trio. Beginner swing lesson at 6:30 p.m. Come dressed in best 1940s attire. Prizes for best dressed. Light refreshments are included in the ticket price. All sales are at the door. Individual tickets: $15; couples $25 (cash is preferred). Brumfield Elementary School Presents “Disney Frozen Kids”: Brumfield Elementary School, 650 Alwington Blvd.,
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EVENTS, from page 6 Warrenton. 6:30 p.m. Additional date, Friday, April 19, same time. $10 adults, $5 students, kindergarten and below are free. Watermelon Madness: Fauquier Education Farm, 8428 Meetze Road, Warrenton. 6 p.m. Workshop to ready garden to plant watermelons. No registration required. Free and open to everyone. Men and Grief-We Need to Talk: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton. 6 to 7:30 p.m. For men and older male teens only. Registration required; call 540-349-5814. English-as-a-second-language class: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton. 6 to 9 p.m. Registration required prior to attending; call 540-317-0505 or contact Ali Vivas at gededu22@gmail.com. Free. Tech Time at the Library: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton. Noon to 2 p.m. Get help with devices (smart phone, tablet or laptop); teaching and troubleshooting only; no device repair. Appointments recommended; call 540-422-8500 ext. 2; walk-ins will be accepted as time permits. Free. Imagery vs. Intentionality: The Creative Path to Poetry for Kids: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Additional dates: Sunday, April 21, 1 to 2 p.m. Children ages 8 to 11 are invited to attend a four-week program series to explore the creative process that feeds poetry with Instructor and poet Steve Bucher. No registration required. Free. Senior Supper: Bistro on the Hill, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton. 4:30 to 6 p.m. For seniors 55-plus. Cost $7.65. Coffee and Conversation: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton. Free. 10 a.m. to noon. Come for a cup of coffee, tea, light refreshments and a place to chat. Info 540-349-5814. Tomba: Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St., Middleburg. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and Saturday, April 20. Enjoy Tom Sweitzer’s version of Zumba. For more information, call 540-687-6373.
Friday, April 19 Storytime for the Littles: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton. 11 to 11:30 a.m. Book Cellar: John Barton Payne Building Basement, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Additional date: Saturday, April 20, same time. Call 540-341-3447 to volunteer. Old Town After Hours: Old Town Warrenton, 21 Main St., Warrenton. 5 to 10 p.m. Bring the family for food; fun; friends; live music; and more. Live music with Daniel Carter at 6 p.m. Red, White, and Blue: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas. 7:30 p.m. Performance by The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own”. Doors open at 7 p.m.; seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. No tickets required; free to the public. Fauquier High School Presents “The Wizard of Oz”: Fauquier High School Auditorium, 705 Waterloo Road, Warrenton. 6 p.m. Additional dates: Saturday, April 21 at 4 p.m. Tickets available at https://gofan. co/app/school/VA24900_1. Tickets: $12 adults, $8 students and kids. Saturday, April 20 Spring Fling Sock Hop with the Silver Tones Swing Band: Warrenton Community Center, 430 E. Shirley Ave., Warrenton. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Beginner dance lesson at 6:30 p.m. Jitterbug contest at the band break. Wear best 1950s attire. For tickets, go to https://www.etix.com/ ticket/p/80147435/spring-fling-sock-hop.
Admission $19.50 in advance, $25 at the door. All students and seniors (65-plus) are $15 at the door, children 5 and under are free. Strawberry Festival: Messick’s Farm Market, 6025 Catlett Road, Bealeton. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Additional dates: Sunday, April 21, same times. Strawberry picking; hayrides; barrel train rides; kid tattoos; zip line; bounce pillow; and more. Everyone is required to purchase an admission ticket, go to https://www.messicksfarmmarket. ticketspie.com/strawberry-festival-2024. Online admission: $13, senior admission (55 and up) $8, 3 and under FREE, at the door admission $15, senior admission (55 and up) $10, 3 and under Free. Habitat Detectives: Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane. 10 to 11 a.m. Recommended for ages 7 to 11, with parents. $10 car parking fee. Earth Day Service Project: Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants will help to plant native plants along historic Boston Mill Road. All ages are welcome; no experience required. Dress for the weather and wear footwear appropriate for hiking. Bring work gloves, water, a snack, bug spray and sunscreen. $10 car parking fee. Stars and Guitars: Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane. 5 to 10 p.m. Bring the family, pack blankets; music; food. Food vendors on site. $10 car parking fee. Bird Walk: The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton. 7 to 9 a.m. Adults and children accompanied by an adult. Bring water/snacks as needed and dress for the weather. Registration is required; call 540-341-3651. Free. 8th annual 5K Run and Living the Dream Walk for Hope: Yowell Meadow Park, N. Blue Ridge Ave., Culpeper. 8 a.m. to noon. Increase awareness of depression, addiction and suicide. $30 registration per runner or walker. To register, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/living-thedream-8th-annual-5k-and-walk-for-hopetickets-812578974587. Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas. 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. This performance is appropriate for all ages. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. Reserve tickets by calling 703-993-7550. Tickets are $30. Led Zeppelin: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas. 7 p.m. Performance by the Virginia National Ballet. Reserve tickets by calling 703-993-7550. Tickets: $45, $40, $35 for adults; $30, $25, $20 for youth (11 and under). Spring Wildflower ID Walk: Blandy Experimental Farm, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce. 1 to 2:30 p.m. For adults and children aged 8 and up; no pets allowed. Look for trillium, bluebells and other spring beauties. Wear comfortable walking shoes, dress for the weather, and bring a water bottle. Registration required; call 540837-1758. FOSA member/UVA Alumni $8, non-members $12. An Evening of Song: Chancellor High School, 6300 Harrison Road, Fredericksburg. 5 p.m. Featuring the Blue Ridge Chorale of Culpeper. Free admission; donations appreciated. Historic Winchester Street Walking Tour: Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail, 10 Ashby St., Warrenton. 11 a.m. to noon. Walk along the sidewalks in Downtown Warrenton. Comfortable walking shoes are suggested. Tickets available at https://www. eventbrite.com/e/historic-winchester-streetwalking-tour-tickets-849528652067. $10 non-members, $8 for FHS members.
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DAMEN TAPSCOTT NAMED ODAC PITCHER OF THE WEEK
Former Fauquier and Kettle Run High pitcher and current Eastern Mennonite University freshman Damen Tapscott was Old Dominion Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week last week after pitching a complete game shutout against Washington & Lee University on April 9. Tapscott allowed just eight hits in nine innings in pitching the Royals’ first shutout since 2013.
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Lockdown defense by the Cougars Kettle Run girls soccer team is 3-1-1 with four shutouts so far By Peter Brewington Sports Editor
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Freshman Bailey Brunda (right) and the Cougars are 3-1-1 with four shutouts in their five games.
In his fourth year as Kettle Run High girls soccer head coach, William Brummett wakes up before 5 a.m. for his day job as a network engineer in the Quantico area so he can be at school for practice by 3 p.m. It’s dedicated coaches like Brummett, who work full-time jobs outside the school system and contribute their time to coach, that keep many high school teams going. “On game nights I don’t get home until 11, but the long days are worth it. You see the hard work the girls do in practice come forward on the field,” says Brummett about matching the commitment of his players.
Kettle Run has opened 3-11 and is shining with a stellar defense that already has four shutouts. The Cougars downed Liberty 7-0, edged Fauquier 1-0 and Warren County 1-0 and tied Handley 0-0. They fell to Meridian 2-0 in their last game ending their four-game unbeaten string. “I think this year we are working it better through the middle third of the field and distributing the ball better. We always have a solid defense. Hopefully we’ll get more wins this season,” said Brummett. Kettle Run, which finished 9-7-2 last year and 9-5-2 in 2022, returns six starters as the program looks to continue its winning ways under Brummett, who has coached a total of nine years at Kettle Run, including time as an assistant under Matt Zuras. See COUGARS, page 16
KETTLE RUN BOYS SOCCER PREVIEW
Despite slow start, Cougars still hope to contend in region By Matthew Proctor
Kettle Run starting lineup
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After leading the Kettle Run boys soccer team to their first winning record since 2018 last season, thirdyear coach Elvis Ochoa says the Cougars are going through a “generational change.” In losing over half of their starting lineup from a year ago, including all-region forward Chris Childers and goalkeeper Andrew Curry, Kettle Run is decidedly younger, and their inexperience has shown as the Cougars are 2-4 following a 3-0 loss to Meridian (3-5) on Friday. “It’s more of a transition year for us. We’ve got way more freshmen and sophomores,” Ochoa said, noting the Cougars’ 20-man squad includes five seniors, five juniors, seven sophomores and three freshmen. All three freshmen started in the loss to Meridian. “We’re building, we’re developing, and we got young players who need to gain the experience in order to move forward. We struggled, we lost, but it’s been very marginal losses, especially the district ones,” Ochoa said. The Cougars opened with a 4-2 victory over Liberty on March 13 and also beat Warren County 9-1 on March 26. They fell to Fauquier 3-2 on March 18, Handley 3-0 on March 20, Brentsville 3-2 on April 9 and Meridian 3-0 on Friday. Ochoa said the Cougars let wins slip away from them against Brents-
G: Jonathan Thiriot, Sr. D: Griffin Eck, Sr.* D: Sam Lloyd, Jr.*/Noah Frye, Jr. D: Timothy Furness, Fr. D: David Hriscu, Fr. M: Aaron Sullivan, Sr.* M: William Arnold, Jr. M: Andrew Beard, Soph. M: Gabe Craft, Soph. F: Paul Dumitru, Jr.* F: Bryan Vieira, Fr. *Returning starter
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Aaron Sullivan and the Kettle Run Cougars are 2-4 with some close losses. They faced Fauquier Tuesday in a rematch of the Falcons’ 3-2 win on March 18. ville and Fauquier. “A lot of mistakes were made in both games. I think against Fauquier, we had a lousy 50 to 60 minutes. The last 10 to 15 minutes, we tried coming back but it was too short. Against Brentsville, we had the lead twice, but we gave up silly goals. We gave up a penalty, a free kick and then got beat in a quick transition counterattack and it just put us down,” Ochoa said.
The Cougars are playing a 4-4-2 Diamond this year, a narrow formation with the four midfielders aligned in a diamond shape in the middle of the field with the two forwards moving in unison just ahead. The two fullbacks push up the wings while the center backs stay behind. In the loss to Meridian, the Cougars struggled to connect passes to the forwards and apply pressure on the goal, while the Mustangs gener-
ated frequent counterattacks using their supreme speed following steals in the midfield. “It’s a work-in-progress formation,” Ochoa said. “Right now, we’re doing well in our possessive game and our press game, but I think something that we’re lacking is the inexperience that we have with the young guys on team.” The lineup features returning all-region seniors Griffin Eck on defense and Aaron Sullivan in the midfield. Eck, a Cornell University commit, missed Friday’s game against Meridian but typically starts at center back while Sullivan, a Shepherd University commit, is a defensive midfielder who can also play along the back line. Juniors Noah Frye and Samuel Lloyd can also start at center back while freshmen Timothy Furness and David Hriscu start on the outside. See BOYS SOCCER, page 16
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Ashley Murphy clubbed three homers against Manassas Park, which is believed to be a school record.
Going, going, gone three times in one game for Falcon slugger Ashley Murphy By Matthew Proctor Staff Writer
If you plan on going to a Fauquier High softball game, be sure to park far away from the outfield. A few unlucky spectators learned that lesson the hard way on March 22 at Manassas Park when sophomore catcher Ashley Murphy clubbed three home runs to center field – two of which landed on cars in the parking lot an estimated 225 feet away – in the Falcons’ 22-1 four-inning victory. Murphy finished 3-for-4 with five RBI on a solo home run in the first inning and two-run shots in the third and fourth. She is believed to be the first Fauquier player to hit three home runs in one game. “I can just remember Ashley when she passed me at third base, she had this grin almost like she couldn’t believe it. It was surreal for her,” coach Craig Gilmore said. After Murphy hit her second home run, everyone in the Falcons’ dugout were on their feet, hoping she’d hit another. “You could hear some of the kids saying, ‘Go for three!’ They were on their feet to see if she could get that third one. Obviously, she didn’t disappoint,” Gilmore said. But Murphy’s heroics didn’t stop there. Three games later, an April 9 showdown against Liberty, the Falcons and Eagles were deadlocked at 6-6 in the ninth inning when Murphy made thunder with the bat again, driving in Aliana Hawkins with a double for the winning run in Fauquier’s 7-6 victory. “Anytime you have a rivalry game, you can throw everything out the window. The girls know what’s at stake. It’s bragging rights. Everybody knows everybody on the other team, so it’s a little bit more ramped up, and the game played out that
way,” Gilmore said of the Falcons’ comeback victory over the Eagles. With Liberty ahead 5-4 entering the top of the seventh, Fauquier got the tying run onboard with No. 9 hitter Savannah Smith stepping into the batter’s box. Down to their final strike, Smith launched an improbable two-run home run to put the Falcons ahead 6-5. Smith, a track runner who’s known for her speed, not her power, had never hit a home run prior to last week’s game. “The craziness of that – the most unlikely hitter, our ninth, speedy person in the lineup – and to get down to your last strike and to send it to take the lead in the seventh inning, it was just phenomenal. Savannah works hard, and for that to happen, your first ever home run, you couldn’t write a better script like that,” said Gilmore. In the bottom of the seventh, Liberty’s Naleiah Tibbs hit a solo home run to tie the game at 6-6 and send it to extra innings, where Murphy sent the Falcons home happy. With the win, Fauquier improved to 5-4 on the season ahead of their battle against Kettle Run (6-4) on Tuesday. Both squads are playing well and trail only Brentsville (8-1) and Goochland (5-2) in the region standings. Fauquier beat Kettle Run 16-6 in Nokesville on March 18. “We’re actually where we thought we would be. When you have good pitching, you’re always going to be in ball games and I think we’ve been in every single game. Even our losses, right up to the last batter we’ve been in there,” Gilmore said. The pitching staff is what Gilmore has been the proudest of as the Falcons are holding opponents to less than four runs per game through their first nine games. See SOFTBALL, page 16
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Fine wine pioneer’s crazy dream came true Fauquier County winemaker Jim Law showed the way to fine wine over 40 years ago By Mark Gerchick Contributing Writer
When Jim Law planted his first grapevines on a rocky abandoned apple orchard at Fauquier County’s western edge four decades ago, there were fewer than a dozen wineries in all of Virginia. Today, his celebrated Linden Vineyards near Markham is one of nearly two dozen in Fauquier County alone — out of some 300 wineries statewide. With more than a quarter of Virginia’s 4,000-plus wine-bearing acres, Fauquier and Loudoun counties together center an industry whose direct economic impact approached $3 billion in 2022, according to a wine industry report. A surge of regional “winery tourism” underlies much of that explosive growth, but so, too, does the burgeoning reputation of Virgina wine — thanks to the work of industry pioneers like Law. The market attests to their success. Numerous Fauquier County-made wines retail near $50 a bottle — and a few fetch close to $100. Linden’s own signature Hardscrabble Chardonnay and Cabernet blends grace top restaurant lists and high-end shops throughout the Washington region. But that success hasn’t come easy. “Everyone told me I was crazy then to pay more than a thousand dollars an acre,” Law, 68, said about the reaction when he bought his 76acre site four decades ago. By and large, Virginia wine at the time was barely “serviceable,” in industry jargon. Wannabe winemakers used “the old bucket and funnel method,” Law said, often choosing their vineyard sites at random, or because of their proximity to well-traveled highways. That’s all changed over the last 10 to 15 years. Winemakers have become more proficient, better appreciating “the importance of site and soil to the quality of wine,” said Law. They also learned to adapt to Virginia’s unique climate challenges — the same that stymied Thomas Jefferson’s efforts to grow European-style grapes at Monticello 200 years ago. Throughout, Law has been both mentor and measuring rod for the evolving industry, though he laughs off his informal title of “godfather” of Virginia wine. He’s taught viniculture at area colleges and authors a regular newsletter. His “Hardscrabble Journal” is a must-read for fellow vintners and wine aficionados, expounding on everything from grapevine pruning techniques to climate change to bottling methods to natural philosophy. He also makes time to advise and
work with both aspiring and established area “winegrowers,” a term he prefers to “winemakers.” At heart, though, Law thinks of himself mainly as a farmer. “My goal was to make a living farming,” he said. “That’s really my greatest achievement.” Law learned the wine trade from the bottom up, working winery jobs from “cellar rat,” washing barrels, to field work to blending wine after he returned from a stint teaching farming techniques in the Peace Corps in Africa. Besides making fine wine, though, Law hopes establishments like his will help interested customers “reconnect” to the natural world, engaging with environmental issues like climate change. Farming grapes in Virginia has never been easy. Early Jamestown settlers were subject to the first agricultural law, “Acte 12,” that required each male colonist to plant 20 imported European grapevines. When that failed, they turned to tobacco farming. “Here it’s all about the weather — humidity, rain and heat,” Law said. Winemaking, as Law sees it, is a specialized kind of farming, an “agricultural art” aimed at capturing in the product what the French call the “terroir” — all the environmental factors, from climate and microclimate to elevation and soil, that combine to form a wine’s character. It means selecting and adapting grape varieties that can thrive on Fauquier’s elevated ridges and “understanding the personality of the (growing) site,” he said. It means deciding when to pick, what to blend and how long to age before bottling, and it requires discipline, experience and intuition. Law tries to keep it simple, though, avoiding undue “intervention” in the grape-to-wine process, such as adding substances like Tartaric acid or sugar. Like other small-scale farming, winegrowing takes long hours — especially during active vine growth from May to July and during the September to October harvest, or “crush.” It also requires tenacity and experimentation, working methodically with new grape varieties, said Law. A traditionalist vintner, Law has reluctantly made his peace with the fast-growing “wine tourism” side of the industry, where the tasting “experience” in a beautiful rural setting can take precedence over the quality or sophistication of the wine served. Most Virginia wineries fit that bill, Law said. While he draws the line at hosting large group outings and limousine wine tours, Linden now offers by-reservation wine-tastings for a fee. Even so, “farmers are not hospitality experts,” he said, on the way out to check his vines. After 40 years, Law is optimistic about the future of Virginia wine, but
Jim Law stands with the vines he planted and has tended for 40 years at Linden Vineyards near Markham. PHOTOS BY MARK GERCHICK`
patient. Vineyards take years to bear usable fruit; new wines take a decade of experimentation to perfect, and weather is always unpredictable. And the relatively small scale of Virginia vineyards — Linden’s 4,000-case annual production pales in comparison to the 10 million cases produced by the largest individual California vintners — makes Virginia wine harder to find, relatively
expensive and less likely to attract the attention of national wine media. Still, he said, the Washington, D.C., region is “a wonderful market” for fine wine, full of “educated world travelers who appreciate it.” Then he said, philosophically, “They didn’t take California wines seriously either until the mid-’70s.” Reach Mark Gerchick at news@ fauquier.com.
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4J’s Farm Brewery 7597 Keith Road, Warrenton (703) 727-1340 | 4jsfarmbrewery.com 2. Altered Suds 36A Main St., Warrenton (540) 216-3490 | alteredsudsbeer.com 3. Arterra Wines 1808 Leeds Manor Road, Delaplane (540) 422-3443 | arterrawines.com 4. Barking Rose Brewing Company & Farm 9057 Old Culpeper Road., Warrenton (540) 935-6206 | barkingrose.com 5. Barrel Oak Winery & Brewery 3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane (540) 364-6402 | barreloak.com 6. Belmont Farm Distillery 13490 Cedar Run Road, Culpeper (540) 825-3207 | belmontfarmdistillery.com 7. Blue Quartz Winery 2585 S F T Valley Road, Etlan (540) 923-4048 | bluequartzwinery.com 8. Blue Valley Vineyard & Winery 5535 Blue Valley Way, Delaplane (540) 364-2347 | bluevalleyvineyardandwinery.com 9. Boxwood Estate Winery 2042 Burrland Lane, Middleburg (540) 687-8778 | boxwoodwinery.com 10. Capstone Vineyard 13400 Crimson Lane, Delaplane (540) 308-9463 | capstonevineyards.com 11. Chateau O’Brien at Northpoint Winery & Vineyard 3238 Rail Stop Road, Markham (540) 364-6441 | chateauobrien.com 12. Cider Lab 5344 Sumerduck Road., Sumerduck (540) 212-9745 | Cider-Lab.com 13. Cobbler Mountain Cellars/Cidery 5909 Long Fall Lane, Delaplane (540) 364-2802 | cobblermountain.com 14. Crimson Lane Vineyards 13334 Crimson Lane, Linden (540) 506-5062 | crimsonlanevineyards.com 15. Delaplane Cellars 2187 Winchester Road, Delaplane (540) 592-7210 | delaplanecellars.com 16. Fox Meadow Vineyards & Winery 3310 Freezeland Road, Linden (540) 636-6777 | foxmeadowwinery.com 17. Granite Heights Winery 8141 Opal Road, Warrenton (540) 349-5185 | gh.wine 18. Linden Vineyards 708 Harrels Corner Road, Linden (540) 364-1997 | lindenvineyards.com 19. Magnolia Vineyard and Winery 200 View Town Road, Amissville (703) 785-8190 | magnoliavineyards.com
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Local wineries look to broaden appeal WINERIES, from page 1 As wineries scramble to find their footing, they are inventing and re-inventing their businesses. For the wine operators, that’s a hard thing, and not all approaches will succeed. But the good news for those who love the nectar of the grape is that there are now a huge variety of wine-drinking experiences to be had. “What’s going to keep this place in business is the question,” Pearmund said, gesturing toward his chambourcin vines from the porch of his stately Effingham Manor in Nokesville. Ideas for how to attract more visitors bring tradeoffs to balance, he said. “If we have more people and more experiences, we are going to put a lot of wear and tear on this 250-year-old facility,” he said. “That’s why we don’t have kids and dogs. But that limits our market.” It’s not just changing tastes that has made selling wine tougher. The COVID pandemic had an effect all its own. Before the pandemic, people would belly up to the bar at wineries and have inexpensive flights of guided tastings in glasses. Maybe they would even take an embossed glass home, said Annette Boyd, marketing director for the Virginia Wine Board. But that was wiped out by pandemic restrictions. Wine was sold out the door. When flights returned, they were served in plastic cups and taken outdoors. Entertainment was brought in — music, games, amusements, family activities. People began coming for the destination, not expressly for the wine, she said. There was still a segment of serious wine drinkers who eschewed the party atmosphere and came expressly for the experience of tasting. The wineries that catered to them were adult only, dog and child free and did not offer large group experiences. But wineries cannot turn a profit on
tastings alone. They must either sell more bottles — they prefer to do this through wine club memberships — or elevate the wine tasting experience, at a significantly higher price. That elevated tasting experience is working nicely at newly opened Crimson Lane in Linden, with its expansive, oak-paneled Napa-esque tasting room that offers gorgeous views, cozy seating arrangements and table service led by knowledgeable “tasting associates.” The cost of a tasting is between $45 to $95 per person, depending on where you sit, and it can last 90 minutes or more. It is a directed learning experience in a luxurious environment. Capstone Vineyards, located next door, is the antithesis to Crimson Lane in scale, approach and pricing. Here, authenticity is the drawing card. Theo Smith, the winemaker, grabs a bottle from the refrigerator and pours the wine himself in the cabin’s tiny tasting room — 20 people would be a tight fit. A tasting of six wines runs $25. Smith said he has a robust wine club membership. A few miles away down a country lane, Jim Law at Linden Vineyards has seen a drop off in visitors. “At first we were worried,” he said. “But we’ve found that’s a good thing because the people that want to party … they go elsewhere. The people that are really interested in the story, that are hungry for knowledge, they come here.” Linden is currently offering a tasting of six wines from the same vineyard but harvested in different years. One can (theoretically) smell and taste the effect of weather and climate on the wines. They also offer incentives to those joining their wine club. Back in Nokesville, Pearmund says he has seen it all. “We saw, what I call weddings, tractor pulls, cat juggling, balloon rides, live music, inexpensive tastings — all the ancillary activities that are not directly related to wine bottle sales,” he said. “But
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Samantha Marie Johnson and Kiona Owens on a “day date” at Crimson Lane Vineyards in Linden, Virginia on Jan. 27 like when you go to a restaurant, you eat, drink, you flush toilets, you pay your bill and walk away, and you walk away empty handed. We cannot afford for people to walk away empty handed.” So how will he find his niche? Ever the entrepreneur, Pearmund, who also owns Vint Hill Winery and Pearmund Cellars in Broad Run, is looking beyond traditional grape-fermented bottled wines to wines on draft and infused wines. “Infusions are nothing new,” he said. “They are in beer for sure, and we’re going to see them in wine. And that’s going to be the next big hit.” Virginia wineries are evolving into something for everyone, according to wine blogger, Shannon Ayres. “If you are a wine snob and you want a curated experience there are those wineries, like Linden and RdV,” he said. “But if you don’t care about flavor and want a place to relax on a weekend, take your dog, your kids, throw a frisbee, have a party, there is that kind of winery, too. And that is a good thing.”
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If you are planning to sell your home in the next two years, it’s important to set a budget for any updates that you may be considering. There is only so much return to be had on your investment, and some projects might not be worth doing. It’s easy to get carried away when you’re trying to make your home look its best for potential buyers. After all, you want to receive the highest sales price possible. If you watch one of those HGTV shows, when a home is being flipped, they focus on all of the trendy updates like kitchen and bath remodels. Those are fun and dramatic to see on television, but they can also be costly and not to all buyers’ tastes. The very best updates for return on investment are not always as visually exciting.
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Buyers today don’t want to deal with extra costs right after they move in. Many are using most of their available funds for the downpayment and closing costs of the transaction. Buying a new water heater or replac-
ing fogged-out windows may not be Instagram-worthy projects, but they can add a lot of value to a property listing. A home that has a 23-year-old roof and a 12-year-old HVAC system will not be appealing to financially savvy buyers, even if it has a luxury primary bathroom and premium quartz countertops in the kitchen.
Boost curb appeal
Simple updates that focus on curb appeal have some of the biggest returns on investment. Projects like garage door, siding and front door replacements all have a relatively low cost compared to value. Light landscaping, such as removal or trimming of large bushes, fresh mulch and inexpensive perennial plantings can make a significant positive impact on curb appeal, especially for photographs. Most buyers today do their home searches online, often scrolling through a list with thumbnail pictures. You want the primary photo, which should be the front of the home, to be as visually appealing as possible. If the home looks run down or unkempt, buyers may not even click on the listing, much
less request to see or make an offer on the property.
Keep interiors neutral
Inside the home, buyers like to see neutral, clean, functional spaces. Painting cabinets and adding fresh drawer and cabinet pulls are much more cost-effective than replacing them. Painting the walls throughout the house in a neutral color is always a good idea. Depending on your budget and the age and type of flooring in the home, you may want to consider replacing it with new carpet or vinyl plank, again, keeping with neutral tones. The idea is to create a clean palate for buyers to imagine changing to their taste over time.
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Good old fashioned elbow grease can make a huge impact on showings. Deep clean the kitchen and bathrooms. Dust the ceiling fans and anywhere else that needs it. Clean the baseboards and wipe off any marks on the walls. Clear counters and minimize clutter as much as possible. You could even replace brightly colored bedding, pillows, towels and shower curtains with
more neutral tones. Again, when selling your home, you want potential buyers to feel like they can move in without having to do a bunch of work right away. They will feel more comfortable paying top dollar for a home that is well-maintained and functional. When selling your home, it’s important to put your best foot forward if you want to get the highest possible sales price. Today’s buyers want the best home they can get for their money. If you put yourself in their shoes and do a few simple, thoughtful updates, you will help them see the value in your home without breaking the bank. Jessica Saadeh is a Realtor® with Long & Foster, located at 492 Blackwell Road in Warrenton. Jessica Saadeh
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Senior Claire Keyser has started most games and pitched well, sporting a 2.81 ERA and 45 strikeouts. “It starts and ends with pitching, and Claire has come in and distinguished herself as our ace right now,” Gilmore said. Freshman Brooke Farmer has also impressed, posting a 1.27 ERA with 22 strikeouts, while junior Kara Kaltreider has a 3.31 ERA with 15 strikeouts. Gilmore is still easing Kaltreider, who was the Falcons’ top starter last year, back into the rotation as she returns from a back injury. “You never know with a freshman, how they’re going to react, but we have given (Farmer) more and more of the workload as well because nothing phases that kid. She’s very poised on the mound,” said Gilmore. Fauquier’s pitching staff has held opponents to six or fewer runs in eight of their nine games, with the only exception coming in a 15-11 loss to first place Brentsville on March 20, where the Falcons made 10 errors. “That was a game that got away from us,” Gilmore said. “If we took away the errors, we actually would have won that game like 11-4, so we beat ourselves that game.” While the Falcons’ pitching has been lights out all season, the offense has been inconsistent at times, but in scoring 10 or more runs in four of their last six games, Gilmore thinks they’re starting to click. Kaltreider has been the Falcons’ top hitter so far with a .500 batting average, while Murphy leads the team with three home runs. Senior April Belcher is second on the team in hitting with a .417 batting average and two home runs, while Farmer is third with a .400 average. “We lost a couple games in a row when our offense was struggling, but we really didn’t hit the panic button. When you’ve got good pitching, things will come around, and it seems we’ve done that the last few games,” Gilmore said.
Senior Rylee Fiel is one of the Cougars’ top goal scorers and has already found the net a few times. Sophomore Maggie Gardner is a central midfielder and a vital cog in the Cougars’ attack. “She’s a solid player, and makes great passes,” said Brummett. Senior Caroline DeJesus is another starting midfielder. On the wings are sophomore Gloria Malloy, who crosses the ball extremely well and creates chances, and senior Kelsi Navin, who made a name for herself as a placekicker on the Cougars’ football team. Navin will play college soccer, Brummett said. The defense consists of junior Mikayla Brunda and sophomore Elsie Sullivan as the center backs with junior Grace Herbert on the left and senior Maren Johannesen on the right side. Brummett said Sullivan and sophomore Peyton Lloyd can help the team anywhere on the field, and he’ll deploy them as a defender, holding midfielder, center midfielder, forward or wing player. He said Sullivan “has a laser for a shot.” The Cougars are continuing a tradition of having two goalkeepers play in each game, with each playing one half. Caelan Wright is back for her third varsity season with freshman Morgan Newton also playing a lot. “They play a half each. Morgan is younger but she’s a solid keeper. I don’t mind. I have faith in both of them,” said Brummett. All the subs contribute, led by freshman
BOYS SOCCER, from page 8 Senior Jonathan Thiriot is the goalkeeper and played well against Meridian, tallying nine saves to keep the Cougars’ hopes alive for as long as he
could. Thiriot is an aggressive goalie who likes to charge opposing forwards near the edge of the box on breakaways. Along with Sullivan in the midfield are junior William Arnold and sophomores Andrew Beard and Gabe Craft.
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Senior Grace Herbert is a starting defender and one of the Cougars’ four captains. Gabby Frye, freshman Bailey Brunda and sophomore Sarah Coughlin. Brummett said there wasn’t a lot of on-field practice time before the season opener. “Overall, I’m very very pleased. It was a younger team last year. I do have seven seniors, so we’ll have a younger team next year as well. It’s a great group of girls,” Brummett said. The team captains are seniors Riley, DeJesus, Herbert and Navin. As far as team goals, Brummett said making the state tournament is the long-range goal for every team, including the Cougars, but no team counts on that. “We just tell them we want them to give 100% no matter what the outcome. If we sort out our scoring and play tough defense like we have been, we will make it into region play.”
Junior Paul Dumitru and freshman Bryan Vieira are the starting forwards. “There’s improvement, but the area of the field that we’re lacking the most is attacking. The countering, the transition isn’t as quick
as we want it to be,” said Ochoa, who belives a win over Fauquier on Tuesday could get the Cougars back on track for a winning campaign. “We expect to turn it around the rest of the season,” the coach said.
Lewis & CLark, LLC ReaLty Lewis & CLark LLC reaLty, 6625 Electric Avenue,Warrenton, VA 20187 Phone: 540.428.1882 | Fax: 540.428.1883 | Cell: 703.517.2000 These property transfers, filed April 1-7, 2024 were provided by Clerk of the Court of Fauquier County. (Please note that to conserve space, only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed. The kind of instrument is a deed unless stated otherwise.) Top dollar sale: $1,100,000 in Marshall District Cedar Run District
Frances Jane Hinegardner to Maria Virginia Castro La Rotta, 0.2379 acre at 4116 Catlett Road, Catlett/Calverton. $325,000 Jason Anns to Jeb Early, 0.75 acre at 4676 Razor Hill Road, Bealeton. $215,000 Araceli Saldana to Redline Underground Contractors LLC, 5.5389 acres at 1878 Wiser Way Catlett. $690,000 Bryan Patrick Henry to Marshal Mercer, 1 acre at 6460 Ben Way, Warrenton. $526,280
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Kenneth Tyson Brown to Scott E. Staples, 0.2344 acre at 7239 Third Street, Remington. $319,500 Amy L. Richardson to Vincent C. Sigga, Unit E at 6403 Schoolhouse Road, Bealeton. $227,000 Kelsey Erica Shaffer to John Michael McGrath, 4 acres at 14100 Embrey Lane and 0.7302 acre on Embrey Lane, Sumerduck. $530,000 Anna Marie Maynard to Mohammad Mansoor Hakami, 12204 Remland Court,
Remington. $555,000 Stephanie Lynn Johnson to Jordan Berkley, 9033 Randolph Circle, Bealeton. $530,000
Center District
David W. Fox to Siman Oli, 257 Hidden Creek Lane, Warrenton. $670,000 Carrol E. Rector Jr. by Spl. Comr. To Erik Jacobs, Unit 321 in Bldg. 641 at 641 Waterloo Road, Warrenton. $185,000 Jeffrey Jay Venters to Charlotte Plummer, Lots 12-A, PT-12 and 13, 193 Green Street, Warrenton. $685,000 Megan B. Ross to Matthew Williams, 0.3764 acre at 87 Fisher Lane, Warrenton. $556,000 RHC Associates to McDonalds Corp., 0.75 acre total aggregate of all three parcels on Broadview Ave., Warrenton. $922,800 Christopher Andrew Baehr to Frank Christian Page, 0.130 acre at 169 Locust Street, Warrenton. $660,000
Scott District
Noel Aaron Cranston to Arthur W. Allison III, 4916 Pebble Run Road near Warren-
ton. $925,000 Christopher Bosko to Joseph Lees, 3309 Boathouse Road near Warrenton. $703,250 D. R. Horton Inc. to Brianna Nicole Sanders, 1.1105 acres at 5015 Thornton Way, Broad Run. $899,990 Dana Shanks Estate by Administrator to P&L 21 LLC, 1.000 acre at 7280 Baldwin Ridge Road near Warrenton. $315,000 Mary T. Munster to Michael Franck, 15.000 acres off O’Bannon Road, The Plains. $550,000 Stanley W. Manvell to Jana Harvich, 3587 Osborne Drive near Warrenton. $595,000 Alison Adam to Timothy John Scott, 7491 Lake Willow Court near Warrenton. $889,500 Dorothea G. Pollet to Susan Douglas Torrence, 3580 Sutherland Court near Warrenton. $515,000 Diane L. King Tr. to Brian Vincent Ceres, 1.573 acres at 7354 Auburn Mill road near Warrenton. $681,500
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Paul Nicholas Taylor to Louis P. Brown,
3.00299 acres at 3755 Sage Road, Delaplane. $535,000 Old Salem Community Development to Mary Elizabeth Mancini, 0.413 acre at 3571 Stephenson’s Hill Lane, Marshall. $549,474 Old Salem Community Development to Deborah Omitiran, 0.1012 acre at 6056 Cobblestone Court, Marshall. $716,890 Leon M. Mitchell to Jennie A. Patterson, 5 acres at 8487 Leeds Manor Road near Warrenton. $710,000 Caliber Homebuilder Inc. to Bradley Curtis, 2.1595 acres at 6264 Enon Church Road, Marshall. $630,000 Samuel Hayes Smith Sr. to Jonathan Daniel Terrell, 10 acres on Fiery Run Road, Linden. $370,000 Daniel L. James to WGFP Living Trust, Lot 25, 10.288 acres off Tucker’s Lane and 10.0840 acres at 2870 Tucker’s Lane near Linden. $1,100,000 Timothy H. Surabian to Nevon Nesome-Hayes, 8615 Colston Court, Marshall. $318,500
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Barbara Ann Bauer Thomas
Charles Wesley Rider
Barbara Ann Bauer Thomas, 95, of Catlett, VA, formerly of Greensburg, PA, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Fauquier Health Rehab and Nursing Center in Warrenton, VA. She was a member of the Greenwich Presbyterian Church, Nokesville, VA. In her retirement years, she loved to get together with the quilters at the church and tie the knots on the quilts. She volunteered in the business office at the Fauquier Public Library in Warrenton for many years and loved to read mystery novels. Other activities included playing Dominoes, putting together puzzles, doing crossword puzzles, and word searches. She was preceded in death by her father, Luis Bauer, mother, Rebecca Ray Bauer Smail, and her stepfather, Walter H. Smail. She was also preceded in death by her brother, John L. Bauer, sister, Rebecca Louise and her husband, Merle V. Baker, and their son Daniel V. Baker, her stepbrothers Edward (Elizabeth) Smail, Paul (Ruth) Smail, Ronold (Laverne) Smail, her stepsister Irene (Alex) Forsyth, her husband of 52 years, Robert N. Thomas, Sr., her son Robert N. Thomas, Jr. and his wife Gail Jones Thomas. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Thomas Long (husband John D. Long) of Catlett, VA, three grandsons: Zachary T. Long (wife Jamie) and great-granddaughter, Autumn of Madison, VA, Justin K. Long (wife Briana) and great-grandsons Maxxon and Wyatt of Warrenton, VA, and Shane D. Long of Catlett, VA. A funeral service will be held in the Greenwich Presbyterian Church's Chapel on April 20, 2024 at 11 a.m. Interment will be in the Jeannette Memorial Cemetery, Jeannette, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Greenwich Presbyterian Church Generation to Generation Campaign, 15305 Vint Hill Road, Nokesville, VA 20181. Online condolences may be expressed at moserfuneralhome.com.
Charles Wesley Rider died Apr 6, 2024at Lake Manassas Rehabilitation Center in Gainesville Virginia from complications due to an inoperable heart infection. He was supported by his family, surrounded by love, and passed peacefully with his two daughters by his side. Charlie was born November 9, 1941, in Warrenton, Virginia to the late Robert L. and Edith Ruth Dodson Rider. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 60 years, Ruth Bowen Rider of Warrenton, and his daughters Lucy R. Weber (husband Steven J. Weber) of Warrenton, Leah R. Shorb (husband J. Scott Shorb) of Culpeper, Virginia, and his beloved grandchildren "HCTC" Henry S. Weber, Chloe N. Shorb, Thomas E. Weber, and Claire R. Shorb. He is also survived by his siblings, Lester Rider (wife Peggy Rider) of Remington and Ethel Weeks (Jim Weeks) of Bealeton as well as cousins, nieces, nephews, and a large extended family. In addition to his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by his siblings William Rider, Larry Rider, John 'Richard' Rider, Mary Goff, Dorothy Waggoner, Gladys Baker, Laura Kennedy, Lois Parsons, and Carol Fernholtz. Charlie was a tri-sport athlete and graduated from Warrenton High School in 1961. Although he played football, basketball, and baseball at the Division 3 collegiate level, his favorite athletic memories came from his days playing football for Bridgewater College. He graduated from Bridgewater in 1964 with a Bachelor's of Science in Business. After graduation he returned to Warrenton to work for the family business, R.L. Rider and Co. For over 45 years, he served the company in many leadership roles, including Vice President, and in 2003, he became the President of R.L. Rider and Co. He remained the President until the business closed. Charlie loved his hometown and served his community throughout his life. As a young husband and father, he was a Little League football coach and a member of the Warrenton Fauquier Jaycee's. Christmas was his favorite holiday and the Jaycee's distribution of toys and clothes for local families in need was one of his most valued civic experiences. He enjoyed being a member of the Fauquier Springs Country Club as well as serving in various positions as a board member for many years. Additionally, he was an ardent Maryland Terrapin fan. He was introduced to a coach he admired by one of his dearest friends which led to his love of Maryland athletics. Charlie was the ultimate Terp fan and Terrapin Club member. Most importantly, Charlie's greatest love was his family. His dedication to his wife Ruth was unparalleled. His last three years were spent by her side visiting her daily at Lake Manassas Rehabilitation Center, where the staff has grown to love them both. He loved and adored his daughters, their husbands, and their children. Charlie spent his lifetime illustrating his love and dedication to his family and community through his hard work, generosity, and his willingness to put the needs of others before his own. A graveside service will be held at the Warrenton Cemetery at 2pm, Saturday, April 20th with a celebration of life held at the Fauquier Springs Country Club following the service. Memorials in remembrance of Charlie would be appreciated. The family asks that you please consider donating to one of the following: Inova Schar Heart and Vascular Center, https://join.inova.org/heartvascular, Morgan' s Message www.morgansmessage.org or Bridgewater College www.bridgewateralumni.com Online condolences can be expressed at moserfuneralhome.com
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It is common to send flowers to the bereaved when someone passes. Many people find choosing flowers for a man more challenging than choosing them for a woman. Florists recommend bold, dark flower colors for men, while avoiding pink and lavender shades. Dark purples, deep reds, and dark blues are all common choices for masculine flower arrangements. Monochromatic, two-tone, or tri-tone arrangements are also popular choices for men. Some people choose both flower types and colors according to their symbolic meanings. Others go for the flowers and colors that were meaningful to the person being honored. Themes like red, white, and blue arrangements for veterans, or colors representing one’s culture of origin make intentional and distinctive arrangements. If the departed was an outdoorsman, funeral flowers can express a woodsy or outdoorsy feeling through the use of natural materials like wheat, twigs, and pods. Other choices for an outdoorsman include live plants and planters. Please call MOSER FUNERAL HOME if you need to make funeral arrangements for a loved one or are pre-planning a service. We can be reached at (540) 347-3431. You are also welcome to tour our facility at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. Ask us about our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY, just outside of Warrenton.
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Ronald Allen Stidham Ronald Allen Stidham (Ronnie), passed away on April 6, 2024, in Warrenton, Virginia, at the age of 59. He was born on September 15, 1964. Ronnie was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and stepfather. Ronnie enjoyed camping, fishing, and spending time by the river, but his greatest joy came from being surrounded by his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be remembered for his love and devotion to his family. He is survived by his wife Lorrie, his son Kenny Stidham and daughter-in-law Amanda, his sisters Brenda Pavone, Fay Marshall, Denise Stidham, his grandchildren Hailey Comfort, Stacy, Nathan, and Aubrey Stidham, his stepdaughter Cailin, and many nieces and nephews. Ronnie was preceded in death by his mother Jerlene Tunnel Stidham, his father Jack Stidham, his brother Danny Stidham, and his sister Linda Gail Williams. A memorial service to honor and celebrate Ronnie's life will be held on April 28, 2024, at American Legion Post 247, 11415 Kings Hill Rd in Remington, Virginia. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
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Joseph Albert Higgs, Jr. On 4 April 2024, Joseph Albert "Joe" Higgs, Jr. of Warrenton, VA passed away at the age of 82 after a lengthy series of medical issues. Joe adored his family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Sandy, daughter, Charleen Dardinski, sisters, Julia Alexander and Joette Higgs, brother, Timothy Higgs, in addition to many friends and colleagues. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Cooper Joseph (CJ) Higgs and Natallie (Allie) Rodriguez, great-grandson, Wolfe Rodriguez, nephew Timothy (TJ) Higgs, and niece, Jennifer Moses. Joe was preceded in death by his son, Kevin Higgs, daughter, Kim Higgs, brother, Michael Higgs, father, Joseph Higgs, Sr., mother, Bernas Higgs, and grandparents, Loretta and Edward Thomas. Joe, born on 4 December 1941 in Washington, D.C., had a fulfilling life and an accomplished professional career. He was an influential man that touched the lives of so many in a special way. After graduating Anacostia High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served six years. After his service, he spent 45+ years in law enforcement and public service. He joined the Fairfax County Police Department, where he served twenty years in the motor squad, special investigations, fugitive and narcotics. While at Fairfax, Joe was a founding member and President of the Fairfax County Police Association. Joe was an instructor at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Georgia, Deputy Chief of Police for the Town of Vienna, and worked for the William A. Hazel companies. Joe's passion for law enforcement and public service led him to his most notable role, as an elected Sheriff of Fauquier County where he spent 12 years in office. Joe successfully transitioned the Fauquier County Sheriff's Office from a small-town operation into today's nationally recognized law-enforcement agency. He instituted a School Resource Officer program, implemented the first Law Enforcement Community Network Center in private businesses, and established a volunteer auxiliary program. Joe's leadership, integrity and commitment to the citizens he served was undeniable and unwavering. Joe was incredibly proud to serve the citizens and community of Fauquier County. After leaving Fauquier, he served as Superintendent of the Rappahannock Regional Jail for 12 years before retiring. He was a proud Freemason, belonging to Mt. Carmel, and Haymarket Lodges, Kena Shrine and member of The American Legion. As a Mason, he was the Director of the VA Child ID Program. Joe was also a member of the National Sheriff's Association and a lifetime honorary member of the Fairfax County Police Association. When not serving the community, Joe enjoyed spending time with his family (including pets), listening to country music, dancing, boating and NASCAR. In the spirit of Joe's request of a celebration and a good time, all are invited to celebrate his life in the nature of an Irish wake on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at O'Brien's Irish Pub, 380 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, VA. A social hour will be held from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m., at which time a short Christian service will be held. This is a great time to visit with Sandy, Charleen, and Joe's many friends. From 2:00-4:00 p.m., there will be finger foods and short stories shared about Joe. Dress is business casual no ties (at his request). Please come and remember Joe as he wanted to be remembered: full of life, love, and laughter. Interment will take place in Quantico National Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences may be expressed at moserfuneralhome.com. Obituaries
Gary Charles Wilson Gary Charles Wilson, 75, of Warrenton, Virginia passed away on April 7, 2024, at Fauquier Hospital. He was born in California on December 6, 1948, to the late Vern Wilson and Verna Johnson Wilson. Gary spent his childhood years in Elkhart Iowa where from there he graduated from Iowa State in 1971 with a business degree. He married Susan Reynolds February 27, 1971. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam war from 1971-74 on the aircraft carrier the USS Hancock. He leaves behind his wife of 53 years, his son Eric Wilson, his daughter Kristine Wilson, and his sister Gayle Baxter. Any contributions can be left to Heartland Hospice of Warrenton. Online condolences may be expressed at moserfuneralhome.com.
Marion Poynter Marion Poynter (née Knauss) passed away on April 3, 2024, in Warrenton, Virginia, at the age of 97. Born on April 17, 1926, in Poughkeepsie, New York, she was wife of the late Nelson Paul Poynter. Marion was an accomplished publishing executive, known for her work as Editorial Writer for the St. Petersburg Times (now Tampa Bay Times) and as a Director, both of the St. Petersburg Times and the Poynter Institute. Marion was a proud alumna of Vassar College, where she pursued her higher education. Beyond her successful career, Marion found joy as the owner of Marefield Meadows, one of the leading Hanoverian Breeders in the United States. Marion will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by her family and lifelong friend Maxine Mickel, stepdaughter, Sally Poynter, grandchildren John Glass and Catherine Dunik, as well as her great granddaughters Kate, Holly, and Eliza. She is preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Paul Poynter, her parents Louis E. and Rose Arndt Knauss, her brother Don Knauss, her stepdaughter Nancy Alice Poynter, and her grandchild Sarah Sheldon Glass. Marion's legacy as a journalist and her passion for Hanoverian breeding will forever be cherished by those who knew and loved her. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial gifts be designated to Hospice of the Piedmont. Memorials can be made online or mailed to: Hospice of the Piedmont Attn: Development Office 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300 Charlottesville, VA 22911. Alternatively, donations may also be made in Marion's memory to the Fauquier SPCA, http://www.fauquierspca.com/how-t o-help/donate/. Online condolences may be expressed at moserfuneralhome.com. Obituaries
Barbara Jean Edwards Barbara Jean Edwards, 82, of Amissville, VA, passed away at her home on April 11,2024. She was born on June 29, 1941, a daughter of Ernest Jefferies and Annie Frances Jeffries. She worked at Ben Franklin and then Rankin's Hardware and Sports almost all her life. She loved spending time with her husband and family and loved staying busy! She is preceded in death by her parents Ernest Jeffries and Annie Frances Jeffries, Her son Gregory Edwards, Her siblings Cecil Jeffries, Steve Jeffries, Herbert Jefferies, and Elizabeth Grimsley and one brother-in-law Tippy Grimsley. She is survived by her husband Charles William Edwards Sr of 64 years, Her son Charles William Edwards Jr, Her daughter Pamela Jean Edwards, Her sister Helen, her daughter in law Kimberly Edwards. Her grandchildren Candice Edwards, Megan Edwards & Heather and Katie Brookman and her great great-grandchildren Kinsley Woodson and Aubrey and Avery Edwards. The family received friends and family on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA, from 6-8pm. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 in the funeral home chapel with burial following at Bright View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses. Online condolences may be expressed at www.moserfuneralhome.com. Obituaries
Virginia Ann White
Virginia Ann White, 87, of Warrenton, VA, passed April 10, 2024. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 19, 2024, 12:00 pm, at First Baptist Church, 39 Alexandria Pike, Warrenton, VA, 20186. Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com
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John Edward Yates
John Edward Yates, 69, of Culpeper, VA, passed April 13, 2024. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 12:00 pm, at Joynes Funeral Home, 29 N. Third St., Warrenton, VA, 20186. Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com
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Larry Marvin Rhoton, 62 of Amissville, VA passed away at Fairfax Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on March 27, 2024. He was born on May 19, 1961 to the late Marvin Kyle Rhoton and Catherine Agnes Grimes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister- Kathy Mills. Larry is survived by his wife of 29 years, Evelyn of Amissville, a son- Robert Darnell of Front Royal, and extended family and friends. Larry worked for The Town of Warrenton for 24 years until he retired in 2018. He enjoyed taking country rides with his wife, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. He was a Dallas Cowboys fan. He will greatly be missed and loved by family and friends who knew him. The family received friends on Friday, April 05, 2024 from 6 to 8 pm at Royston Funeral Home, 4125 Rectortown Rd., Marshall, VA 20116. There will not be a graveside service. There will be a celebration of his life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, any donations may be sent to: https://www.paypal.com/pools /c/93fXhdLfhy Online condolences can be given at www.roystonfh.com
Wayne R. Iverson, Warrenton, VA passed away on March 13, 2024 at the McGuire Veteran Center in Richmond, VA. He was preceded in death by his father, David R. Iverson of Warrenton, VA. He is survived by his mother, Elaine Iverson, of Warrenton, VA. He is also survived by brothers Kirk, sister-in-law, Sue of Remington, VA; Dean and sister-in-law Anabelle of Winchester, VA. Nephews - Ken & family of Warrenton, VA; Kurt of Richmond, VA; James of Winchester, VA; Rob and family of Radford, VA; niece Anabelle and family of Fairfax, VA. Before moving to Warrenton, VA Wayne and family lived in McLean, VA where he grew up. After completing his education Wayne proudly served his country in the US Army Airborne Division. He then enjoyed a career with the Chas E. Smith Construction Co. in Fairfax, VA. Prior to his death Wayne had resided with his mother at the family home in Warrenton, VA. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Wayne will be laid to rest at Culpeper National Cemetery in Culpeper, VA.
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Gabriel C. Miles Gabriel C. Miles was born in Reston, Virginia on August 15, 1995, passed away on April 9, 2024, at VCU Hospital in Richmond, Virginia of a sudden intestinal illness. Gabriel, known for his love of animals, dedicated his time to working with the Richmond Animal Rescue League. He graduated from Battlefield High School in Haymarket, Virginia and pursued higher education at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. He is survived by his mother, Julie Miles of Haymarket, Virginia; grandparents, Ronald and Ann York of Haymarket; two aunts, and seven cousins. Gabriel was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Miles and his grandmother Dorothy Miles. A Funeral Service to honor Gabriel's life will be held at 2pm on Saturday April 20, 2024 at Moser Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one
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Public Notice - Environmental Permit PURPOSE OF NOTICE: To seek public comment on a draft permit from the Department of Environmental Quality that will allow the release of treated wastewater into a water body in Fauquier County, Virginia. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: April 10, 2024 to May 10, 2024 PERMIT NAME: Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Wastewater issued by DEQ pursuant to applicable water laws and regulations APPLICANT NAME, ADDRESS AND PERMIT NUMBER: Fauquier County Water and Sanitation Authority; 7172 Kennedy Road, Warrenton, VA 20187; VA0020460 FACILITY NAME AND LOCATION: Vint Hill Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP); 7000 Kennedy Road, Warrenton, VA 20187 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Fauquier County Water and Sanitation Authority has applied for reissuance of a permit for the public Vint Hill WWTP. The applicant proposes to release treated sewage wastewaters from residential areas and treated industrial wastewaters at a rate of 950,000 gallons per day into a water. Sludge from the treatment process will be removed by an application contractor who is responsible for land application. Sewage sludge and land application site permit limitations and monitoring are required based on the VPDES Permit Regulation (9 VAC 25-31-10 et seq.) Part VI, Standards for the Use of Disposal of Sewage Sludge, and 40 CFR Part 503. The facility proposes to release the treated sewage and treated industrial wastewaters in the Kettle Run in Fauquier County in the Potomac watershed. A watershed is the land area drained by a river and its incoming streams. The permit will limit the following pollutants to amounts that protect water quality: physical and chemical properties, nutrients, organic matter, solids, bacteria, and inorganics. This facility is subject to the requirements of 9VAC25-820 and has registered for coverage under the General VPDES Watershed Permit Regulation for Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus Discharges and Nutrient Trading in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed in Virginia (Nutrient GP). HOW TO COMMENT AND/OR REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING: DEQ accepts comments and requests for public hearing on the draft permit by hand-delivery, e-mail, or postal mail. All comments and requests must be in writing and be received by DEQ during the comment period. DEQ must receive hand-delivery and postal mail by close of business and email comments by 11:59 p.m. on the last day of the comment period. Submittals must include the names, mailing addresses or email addresses 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. 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: Ben Cunningham; DEQ Central Office, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, Virginia 23218; Phone: (804) 659-2686; E-mail: Benjamin.Cunningham@deq.virginia.gov; The public may review the draft permit and application at the DEQ office named above by appointment or may request copies of the documents from the contact person listed above. Legal Notices
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Full name(s) of owner(s): KP Spirits LLC Trading as: KP Spirits LLC, 14233 Hume Road, Hume, Fauquier County, Virginia 22639 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Industry Distillery Application - , Consumed license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Bruce Helsley, Manager/Member Note: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200. Public Notices ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ058265-01-01 Stafford J & DR Court ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: MACZ POP, CRISTIAN ESTUARDO POP-VENTURA, RUBIN /v. MACZ, JOSE M The object of this suit is to: Determine Custody of Cristian Estuardo Macz Pop between the Parties. It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) MACZ, JOSE M, appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 06/25/2024 at 10:00AM Legal Notices ORDER OF PUBLICATION Case No. JJ019046-04-00 Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-31 Fauquier County [X] Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court [X] Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Jaylen Ryder Wheaton The object of this suit is to: conduct a hearing regarding the petition to involuntarily terminate the parental rights concerning the minor child, Jaylen Ryder Wheaton (d/o/b 04/18/2023). And, it appearing by Affidavit filed according to law that the biological father of Jaylen Ryder Wheaton, is unknown and that diligence has been used without effect to ascertain the identity and/or location of the party to be served, an it is therefore ORDERED that the unknown father appear in Court on May 31, 2024 at 10:00 AM in the Fauquier County Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court to do what is necessary to protect his interests. Kimberly A. Chadwick, Counsel for Fauquier County DSS Legal Notices ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ019453-01-00 FAUQUIER COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re GUTIERREZ CARLOS, JULIETA G BRENDA GUTIERREZ CARLOS /v. JORGE MOYA LUNA The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY OF JULIETA G GUTIERREZ CARLOS It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X). JORGE MOYA LUNA, II appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 06-14-2024; 8:30 AM Honorable Melissa N. Cupp, Judge Legal Notices ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ019374-01-00 FAUQUIER COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re CHRIESTENSON, JOSHUA BRETT /v. The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN/WAIVE NECESSARY CONSENT TO PROCEED WITH ADOPTION It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X). BARRY JASON CHRIESTENSON, II appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 06-24-2024; 10:30 AM Honorable Melissa N. Cupp, Judge
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Public Notice - Environmental Permit PURPOSE OF NOTICE: To seek public comment on a draft permit from the Department of Environmental Quality that will allow the release of treated wastewater into a water body in Fauquier County, Virginia. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: April 17, 2024 to May 17, 2024 PERMIT NAME: Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Wastewater issued by DEQ, under the authority of the State Water Control Board APPLICANT NAME, ADDRESS AND PERMIT NUMBER: Fauquier County Water and Sanitation Authority, 7172 Kennedy Rd, Warrenton, VA 20187, VA0076805 NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY: Remington Wastewater Treatment Plant, 12523 Lucky Hill Rd., Remington, VA 22734 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Fauquier County Water and Sanitation Authority has applied for a reissuance of a permit for the public Remington Wastewater Treatment Plant. The applicant proposes to release treated sewage wastewaters from residential areas and treated industrial wastewaters at a rate of 2.0 million gallons per day into a water body with an expansion flow tier of 2.5 MGD. The sludge will be disposed by land application by an approved contractor. The facility proposes to release the treated sewage in the Rappahannock River in Fauquier County in the Rappahannock River watershed. A watershed is the land area drained by a river and its incoming streams. The permit will limit the following pollutants to amounts that protect water quality: physical and chemical properties, nutrients, organic matter, solids, and bacteria. This facility is registered for coverage under the Nutrient GP with other facilities under common ownership or operation in the Rappahannock River Watershed. HOW TO COMMENT AND/OR REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING: DEQ accepts comments and requests for public hearing by hand-delivery, e-mail 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 requester, 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. 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: The public may review the draft permit and application at the DEQ-Northern Regional Office by appointment or may request electronic copies of the draft permit and fact sheet. Name: Samantha Sifre Address: DEQ-Northern Regional Office, 13901 Crown Court, Woodbridge, VA 22193 Phone: (571) 866-6047 E-mail: samantha.sifre@deq.virginia.gov Legal Notices
TOWN OF WARRENTON NOTICE OF TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Warrenton will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024, beginning at 6:30 PM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 21 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia. The purpose of this special meeting is a work session on Councilmember proposed resolutions and a presentation and a Council question session for representatives of Dominion Energy. Please feel free to contact the Town Clerk should you have any questions/concerns at 540-347-1101. The Town of Warrenton desires to make its programs, services, facilities, and activities accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need accommodations or auxiliary services, please contact the Town as far in advance as possible.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 18, 2024 The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a work session beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024, in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia. The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the following items at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024, in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia: 1. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT TEXT-23-021186, WILLOW ANIMAL HOSPITAL (APPLICANT) – An application for a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Section 4-605 to revise the limitations for Minor and Major Kennels in the Planned Commercial Industrial Development Overlay District (PCID). (Kara 4HYZOHSS :[HɈ 2. SPECIAL EXCEPTION SPEX-23-019036, MAGDA BUZEICHE AND MIHAI HRISCU (OWNERS/APPLICANTS) - BUZEICHE PROPERTY – An application for a Category 29 Special Exception to waive the public street requirement. The property is located at 6438 Airlie Road, Warrenton, Scott District. (PIN 6995-04-9532000) (Kara Marshall, :[HɈ) 3. SPECIAL EXCEPTION SPEX-24-021562, NORTON & ASSOCIATES LLC (OWNER)/DON HOOVER (APPLICANT) - MOORE AUTOMOTIVE – An Application for a Category 14 Special Exception to allow an Auto Repair Garage. The property is located at 7588 Capitol Way, Marshall, Marshall District. (PIN *YPZ[PU >PZL :[HɈ 4. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT COMA-24-021426, A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 3A - POPULATION AND DEMOGRAPHICS – Fauquier County seeks to amend Chapter 3A - Population and Demographics VM [OL *VTWYLOLUZP]L 7SHU [V \WKH[L [OL WVW\SH[PVU ÄN\YLZ projections, and demographic analysis therein with data from the +LJLUUPHS < : *LUZ\Z KH[H *YPZ[PU >PZL :[HɈ The application materials can be found on the Land Development Online Portal at: https://commdevpay.fauquiercounty.gov/Energov_Prod/ SelfService#/home (WWYV_PTH[LS` VUL ^LLR WYPVY [V [OL W\ISPJ OLHYPUN Z[HɈ reports for all items will be available online at: https://www.fauquiercounty. gov/government/agendas ;V HYYHUNL H [PTL [V YL]PL^ ÄSLZ PU WLYZVU please contact the Department of Community Development’s Planning 6ɉJL H[ IL[^LLU [OL OV\YZ VM ! H T HUK ! W T Members of the public who would like to provide comments at a regular public meeting of the Planning Commission are encouraged to send advance written comments to Fauquier County Department of Community +L]LSVWTLU[ *V\Y[OV\ZL :X\HYL :\P[L >HYYLU[VU =PYNPUPH or email to meredith.meixner@fauquiercounty.gov. Citizens wishing to appear in person should arrive prior to the start time of the meeting. Comments are limited to three minutes. The meeting is also livestreamed at: http://fauquier-va.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1. Fauquier County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request. Citizens requiring reasonable accommodation for disabilities should contact Ms. Meredith Meixner, Administrative Manager – 7SHUUPUN HUK AVUPUN H[
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Sunday, April 21 April Country Breakfast: Orlean Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, 6838 Leeds Manor Road, Orlean. 8 to 11 a.m. All-youcan-eat breakfast; bring the family and friends. Donations will help fund the new fire engine. Donation of $12 for adults, $5 for children under 9. Whodunnit? A Murder Mystery Ballet: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas. 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Performance by the Ordway Ballet.
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