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The thrill of the foxhunt
PHOTO BY MICHAEL STEVENS
The Warrenton Hunt heads out with Hunt Master E. Sue Bopp in the lead.
Local clubs and riders pitch foxhunting to newcomers By Aimée O’Grady Contributing Writer
New to the area, Margaret Daely had taken a few horseback riding lessons three years ago when her instructor, Susan Deal of Grovespring Farm in Culpeper, pitched her on another week-
end activity: foxhunting. “My initial reaction was to laugh, and I asked her if people actually still do that,” Daely said. “Susan was very excited to introduce me to the sport.” Fauquier County and its surrounding area is one of the epicenters of foxhunting in the United States. Piedmont Fox Hounds, in the Middleburg-Upperville area, is the oldest club, with its first hunt dating back to 1840. It is one of 135
registered hunts across the country. In Fauquier, Loudoun and Rappahannock counties alone, there are 11 foxhunting organizations, each with a distinct but vast territory. “It’s incredible that there is enough open space to support that many hunts to preserve this tradition,” Warrenton Hunt Master E. Sue Bopp said. See FOXHUNT, page 4
Warrenton officials clear Amazon data center for construction By Peter Cary
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Town officials Thursday cleared the way for the construction of an Amazon data center in Warrenton, reaching a milestone in the long and tumultuous saga that splintered the town’s council and its residents. Warrenton’s planning and zoning staff signed off on the latest site plans for the data center, removing the last major administrative hurdle for the 220,000-square-foot project on Blackwell Road. Now that the site plan has been approved, Amazon will move on to obtaining routine permits for site work and building construction. Town Manager Frank Cassidy said that Amazon, in its fourth and final submission, had finally answered all questions posed by town staff during earlier reviews. See DATA CENTER, page 2
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think I’ve ever been more angry,” he trator Heather Jenkins because the information Warrenton officials said.“I don’t “They have 45 days to decide (on the site was redacted for public viewing on the site plans. They could have at least had this meeting. In fact, more than 50 pages of the roughly 120And even if the meeting would have had no im- page site plans were fully or partially blacked out. clear Amazon data plan). pact on the outcome, it would have helped the Among the blacked-out portions were plans understand and appreciate (the issues) and for grading, a stormwater management pond and center for construction public weigh in.” landscaping, as well as building depictions and
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Still, since the last submission was received on April 11 and approved just a week later, the data center’s critics — including Warrenton Town Councilmembers Eric Gagnon and Bill Semple — said that the process was rushed and that information about the facility’s noise level and how it will get its power are not yet resolved. Cassidy disagreed: “The fourth review should be fairly quick, given the other reviews,” he said. “The issues from the third review were adequately addressed in this submission, thus it was approved.” The plans’ approval infuriated Gagnon, who persuaded the town council to agree to hold a work session next Wednesday, April 24 to discuss ways to strengthen the town’s oversight over the data center’s expected noise and the routing of its power lines. “I think it’s outrageous,” Gagnon said. “We were scheduled to meet with the tacit understanding that we would work on these issues.” Gagnon said Dominion Energy has assured him it will send a representative to the April 24 meeting to discuss power line routes. He also invited a Manassas-area homeowners’ association president, whose neighborhood is besieged by noise from an Amazon data center, to talk about doing an independent noise study. Cassidy said that meeting would still take place — even though town staff has cleared the data center for construction. Semple said he considers the staff’s approval of the site plan before the meeting a form of betrayal.
The approval ends a highly contentious process that started in April 2021, when then-town manager Brandie Schaeffer asked for a zoning change to allow data centers in industrial areas. On Valentine’s Day 2023, about 400 residents packed the Fauquier High School auditorium to see the council vote 4-3 to approve a special use permit for Amazon. Amazon then began submitting site plans for approval. With each submission, town staffers posed questions, and each version was sent back for changes or more information. And as Amazon responded, each new version was met with fewer comments — dropping from more than 350 on the first submission to 151 on the second, and 34 on the third. Chief among the town’s and residents’ concerns were two issues: whether a constant drone from the data center’s air-conditioning equipment would violate the town’s intricate and strict noise standards and whether Dominion would run transmission and distribution lines through residents’ properties to feed the project. Protect Fauquier, a group formed to fight powerline intrusions, said those issues have not been settled. In a written statement, the group criticized the applications for a “complete lack of information on how power will be brought to the Amazon site — as to where power lines will be installed and where a substation will be built.” It also asserted the applications did not give details on noise-emitting equipment and were missing a valid noise study. Cindy Burbank, the group’s secretary, said her organization discussed these issues with Cassidy and Zoning Adminis-
data on noise-emitting equipment. Amazon said in a letter to the town that divulging such information would pose security threats to the facility. Protect Fauquier called the approval “yet more evidence of a flawed and secretive Town process that caters to Amazon.” Citizens for Fauquier County, a longstanding organization that watchdogs development, weighed in, too. Its president, Kevin Ramundo, said it was “disappointing” that the town approved the applications “with such glaring and substantive omissions,” referring to missing information about power routing and noise. “It just seems like Amazon feels it can withhold — and the town apparently concurs that they can withhold — information that the public ought to be aware of,” he said. “I mean, it’s our town.” Ramundo’s group, along with 10 residents who live near the data center site, presents what may be the last remaining threat to the Amazon project. Together they have sued the town, asking that the town council’s approval of the special use permit be reversed because of an underlying flaw in the zoning change that allows data centers in industrial zones. In December, despite challenges, a circuit court judge allowed the case to move ahead. “Citizens for Fauquier County remains completely committed to opposing what we believe was the town’s unlawful approval of this data center,” he said. “We’re going to continue our efforts in the courts. And we’re moving forward.” A trial date has not yet been set. Reach Peter Cary at news@ fauquier.com
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Fauquier County to launch drug court program By Hunter Savery Staff Writer
Scott Hook had a close friend with a drug addiction he just couldn’t shake. He fought the demon all his life, but ultimately lost to a fentanyl overdose. Hook, now the Fauquier County Commonwealth’s Attorney, is pushing hard to establish a drug court — galvanized by his friend’s death. “I still remember getting the phone call that he was dead and that’s when I decided to resign from
private practice and run for commonwealth’s attorney,” Hook said. “I have three small children, and I want this to be the safe community that it was when I grew up.” Fauquier County is one of the last counties in Northern Virginia without a drug court, even though it had TIMES STAFF PHOTO/HUNTER SAVERY
Commonwealth’s Attorney Scott Hook makes the case for a new drug court to the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors on March 14.
at least 507 drug overdoses from 2020 to 2022 and 353 drug-related arrests, according to county officials. Loudoun, Prince William, Fairfax, Warren and Culpeper counties all have commonwealth-approved drug courts. Drug court proponents hope these treatment programs will help break the revolving door of drug use and incarceration. Hook recalled witnessing that cycle with his friend. See DRUG COURT, page 6
New resource for veterans coming soon to Warrenton State veterans services representative will be available once a month in Warrenton By Meghan Mangrum Deputy Editor
Fauquier County military veterans and their families soon won’t have to travel very far to access state resources or help with their benefits. A representative from the Virginia Department of Veterans Services’ Benefits office will be available once a month, starting in May, to meet with veterans and others who need assistance. Previously, most veterans have had to visit an office in Manassas, Quantico or even Richmond for assistance. A representative does already visit Culpeper once a month, but with more than 5,800 veterans in Fauquier County, according to the U.S. Census Bu-
reau, there has been a need for more availability. The effort is thanks to a partnership between the state’s veterans services department and Hero’s Bridge, the Warrenton-based nonprofit that serves veterans aged 65 and up. Veterans often need assistance navigating their health care benefits, especially as they age or if they are newly retired. Surviving spouses are also often eligible for some benefits or services but don’t always know it, said Janelle Huffman, director of programs for Hero’s Bridge. “For a lot of our aging veterans, especially the VA was very difficult for them to go through; so, this is an effort to give rural veterans better access to their benefits,” Huffman said. The representative will be available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 9 at Hero’s Bridge Warrenton Headquarters, 98 Alexandria Pike, Suite 41, Warrenton. Then, help will be available on the first Tuesday of every month starting in June.
Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins will be taken as time allows. The service isn’t limited to the veterans served by Hero’s Bridge; it is open to veterans of any age and their family members. Call 540-341-5378 or email Janelle Huffman at jhuffman@herosbridge.com to schedule an appointment. Hero’s Bridge offers a range of services to elderly veterans related to housing, mental health and more. The organization currently serves about 190 veterans in Fauquier County. For more information: www.dvs.virginia.gov/ benefits or www.herosbridge.org. Deputy editor Meghan Mangrum can be reached at mmangrum@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 www.fauquier.com/newsletters.
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Marion Poynter, Ann MacLeod remembered for achievements Staff Report
Two prominent Fauquier County women with ties to the local horse community died recently and are being remembered. Marion Poynter of Warrenton died on April 3 at age 97. She owned Marefield Meadows, a top breeder of Hanoverian horses. Ann MacLeod of Upperville died on April 9 at age 101 at her home. After her husband, Colin, died in 1977 she took over management of their Dunvegan Farm and its thoroughbred horse training, breeding and racing operation. MacLeod grew up in Staunton, Virginia, and was a graduate of Mary Baldwin College. She was a teacher and served with the Red Cross in Europe during and after World War II. She returned to a job with the Central Intelligence Agency in Washington, D.C., and married Colin, who owned and bred racehorses, in 1956. She played a key role in preserving historic Goose Creek Stone Bridge, the site of the Civil War’s Battle of Upperville. She acquired the
Two prominent Fauquier County women with ties to the local horse community who died recently are being remembered: Ann MacLeod (left) and Marion Poynter (right). bridge and nearby land. She then repaired and maintained it before donating the land, which is now a public park. MacLeod is survived by a son, Colin Bruce
MacLeod, of Upperville, a grandson, two nieces and five nephews. Her family suggests donations be made to the Churches of Upperville Outreach Committee at 1378 Crenshaw Road, Upperville, VA 20184. Poynter grew up in upstate New York and began a career in publishing after graduating from Vassar College. She met her husband, Nelson Poynter, after going to work at the St. Petersburg Times in Florida, which he owned. They married in 1970, and she joined the newspaper’s board of directors after he died in 1978. Poynter retired from the newspaper in 1991 and moved to Virginia. A story about Poynter’s death in the Tampa Bay Times cited her critical role in the defense of the newspaper from a hostile takeover. She is survived by her stepdaughter, Sally Poynter, two grandchildren and three great granddaughters. Her arrangements are being handled by Moser Funeral Home, and the family suggests memorial gifts be made to Hospice of the Piedmont.
The thrill of the foxhunt FOXHUNT, from page 1 Keeping the niche sport alive requires constant work by dedicated groups of volunteers: local landowners, hunt organizations, riders and non-riding supporters. Attracting new members, especially young ones, is another piece of the puzzle. The average rider is in their mid-50s, according to the Middleburg-based Masters of Foxhounds Association. Many local hunts hold trail rides during the off-season to give potential newcomers a feel for the tradition-bound sport and its horse-obsessed members. A common question prospective foxhunters may have: Do hunters kill foxes? In general, they don’t, said Andrew Barclay, executive director of the Masters of Foxhounds Association. “A hound can go through its life without ever seeing a fox,” he said. “Not to say they don’t get up close and/or catch. We do not hunt for the kill. We hunt for the chase, music, enjoyment of the countryside.”
‘What I had been looking for’
Daely’s first foxhunting lesson was in March 2021. A year later, she rode for the first time with the Rappahannock Hunt. She bought the appropriate hunt attire — boots, stock tie, stock pin, breeches, “ratcatcher” tweed coat for informal days, black coat for formal hunts and helmet. Deal supplied the tack and the trained foxhunting horse. “When Susan asked if I wanted to ride with the Hunt, I was pretty nervous, but Susan and all the other riders made me feel confident,” she said. During that first ride, Daely rode in the “third field,” the last of three skills-based group of riders who
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Left: Junior riders join the Warrenton Hunt. Right: Hounds are key players in a foxhunt. Master of Foxhounds Association requires that there are 10 couples of hounds in a hunt. Inset: Margaret Daely rode horses regularly but only discovered foxhunting when she came to Fauquier County. make up a hunt. The “first field” stays closest to the scent-following pack of hounds, canters or gallops and jumps all the jumps along the route, which depends each time on where the hounds lead them. The “second field” comes next, which also rides swiftly but does not jump. The “third field” usually walks or trots a good distance behind the second. This year on New Year’s Day, Daely rode in second field for the first time. She said she has found she loves the mountain views and the fellowship with other riders, who often get to know each other over a tailgate pot-luck style breakfast. The thrill of the face-paced, athletic sport with sweeping views of unspoiled landscape helped convince her and her husband to move to Amissville full-time. “I realized this is what I had been looking for,” she said.
Maintaining the tradition
Keeping the foxhunting tradition
going requires a massive, mostly volunteer effort that starts with the “masters of the hunt.” These hunt leaders run the organization and must pay attention to real estate transactions in their territory and stay in constant contact with landowners they depend on to permit the hunt to cross their fields. It’s a lot of work. The Warrenton Hunt’s masters — Bopp, John Wyatt and Linda Robeson — credit supportive realtors like Tray Allen of Allen Real Estate for helping them educate land buyers from elsewhere. Allen said it’s a matter of educating people about the local horse and hound culture, and they don’t always succeed. “We help buyers looking to move to large properties understand that the hunt is part of the fabric of the community,” said Allen. For newcomers like Daely who already ride, the hunt can be a selling point. But like Daely, they may not know how it all works. Bopp said educating new people is key. “The hunt is an opportunity to ride in a pristine landscape unseen from the road, listen to the magnificent bellowing voices of the hounds and participate in the tradition of mounted foxhunting,” she said. The foxhunting season runs from about September to March. During
a ride, there are rivers to cross and stone walls and coops (A-frameshaped jumps in a fence line) to jump. The areas the foxhunters ride usually cross the property of several landowners. Attracting the next generation of riders is another challenge to preserving the tradition. Foxhunts have their eye on kids who are interested in riding. “While there are fewer hunt families in the area than there used to be, there are a lot of barns in the area that not only emphasize ring work but also teach riding out cross-country, which is essential to mounted foxhunting,” said Bopp. “All hunts welcome youth, as it is the key to perpetuating the sport.” Junior days, scheduled by all hunts throughout the year, introduce young riders to the thrill of being outside, appreciating the land and watching the hounds work. “We want to promote, preserve and protect this sport,” Bopp said. “We can only keep this tradition alive by building relationships and sharing the history of this sport.” Reach Aimee O’Grady at news@ 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 www.fauquier.com/newsletters.
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Fauquier County to launch drug court program DRUG COURT, from page 3 “Several times before his death, we went to court because of his drug addiction,” Hook said. “And several times he walked out the back door in shackles while I walked out the front.” Renee Norden, executive director of the Mental Health Association of Fauquier County, believes drug court programs can help break that cycle. “If we just send people with substance use issues to jail, they don’t learn anything,” Norden said. What’s a drug court? The term is a slight misnomer. Rather than a separate court, a drug court is a special docket that provides access to treatment and education for criminal defendants and offenders struggling with substance abuse but still holds them accountable. “Drug courts are not a ‘get out of jail free card’ by any stretch,” said Tom Pavelko, Fauquier County director of adult court services. “They have stringent program requirements in place to hold participants accountable throughout their stay in treatment court.” Participants must commit to rigorous outpatient treatment and frequent drug tests, go to therapy and complete community service. Programs also often have specific job and living requirements.
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Fauquier County Circuit Court seen here from Culpeper Street. Hook thinks breaking that addiction-and-incarceration cycle will have a big impact on crime. “A lot of the crime we deal with is not for personal gain,” said Hook. “It’s to feed an opioid addiction.” A 2009 National Institutes of Health study found that 50% of the 7 million people under criminal justice supervision were drug abusers or drug dependent. “The effect of people continuing to use drugs is not just that they keep using drugs. They affect this community in its entirety,” Hook said. “The security in our homes, the security in our businesses, what the sheriff’s office has to do, what the town police have to do. This will have an effect on all of those things by slowing the recidivism rate and that isn’t even talking about the number of people we lose every year because of opioids.”
State data shows that drug court graduates are less likely to be repeat offenders. Graduates of Virginia’s drug court program have an 18% chance of reoffending compared to 29% for other offenders, according to the Supreme Court of Virginia’s 2023 report to the general assembly. “Going forward with a drug court is a fabulous idea,” Norden, the mental health executive director, told the Fauquier Times. “Other communities have seen great outcomes. It’s a great opportunity to be able to choose treatment instead of incarceration. It offers more than just putting a Band-Aid ® on the problem.” Beyond those benefits, drug courts have the potential to save communities considerable sums of money.
The cost to taxpayers
Unlike most new government programs, a drug court will come at
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minimal taxpayer cost. Most of the program would be funded by legal settlements made with opioid manufacturers and distributors. The only bill picked up by Fauquier County taxpayers is for additional staff in the commonwealth’s attorney’s office. The drug court is expected to cost $282,055 annually, most of that funded by opioid settlements. Opioid settlement funds would keep the drug court running through 2029. According to the state Supreme Court’s report, Virginia drug court programs saved $19,234 per person compared to traditional court processing. Combined, the 249 adults who successfully completed Virginia drug court programs in 2023 saved the commonwealth more than $4.8 million. The program will not start immediately. Even after approval from the county board of supervisors, the drug court program needs to be approved by the Virginia Supreme Court before it could start. Hook estimates that it would take nine months to a year for the program to be in full gear. Still, Norden thinks drug courts offer a stronger corrective force. “A public health program alone isn’t always as motivating to change patterns of drug use,” Norden said. “Treating drug addiction is hard, so to me a drug court is a great idea.” 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 www.fauquier.com/newsletters.
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF A PETITION BY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY AND OSW PROJECT LLC FOR APPROVAL AND AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER UTILITY ASSETS, AMEND CERTIFICATE, AND ASSIGN CERTAIN PERMITS, LEASES, CONTRACTS, AND REAL ESTATE INTERESTS CASE NO. PUR-2024-00045 In Case No. PUR-2021-00142, Virginia Electric and Power Company (“Dominion” or “Company”) sought, and received, approval from the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) for: (i) construction of the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Commercial Project (“Project” or “CVOW Project”), to be located in a federal lease area beginning approximately 24 nautical miles off the coast of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and its related power export facilities; (ii) a certificate of public convenience and necessity (“CPCN”) for electric interconnection and transmission facilities associated with the Project; and (iii) a rate adjustment clause, designated Rider OSW, for the recovery of costs associated with the Project. As part of its approval, the Commission adopted certain consumer protections for the Project and directed Dominion to file annual Rider OSW update proceedings. Thereafter, during the 2023 Session, the Virginia General Assembly enacted Chapter 510 (SB 1477) of the 2023 Virginia Acts of Assembly, which became effective on July 1, 2023 (“Chapter 510”). Among other things, Chapter 510 amended Code § 56 585.1:11 (“Section 1:11”) to authorize a Phase II Utility, such as Dominion, to establish an offshore wind affiliate for the purpose of securing a noncontrolling equity financing partner in a qualifying offshore wind project, subject to Commission approval. Chapter 510 also permits an offshore wind affiliate to construct, own, or operate a qualifying offshore wind project, or a portion thereof, and to operate as a public utility in association with the Phase II Utility. As authorized by Section 1:11, on March 28, 2024, Dominion and OSW Project LLC (“ProjectCo”) (collectively, “Petitioners”) filed a petition (“Petition”) with the Commission in the present docket pursuant to Chapter 4 of Title 56 of the Code (“Affiliates Act”), Chapter 5 of Title 56 of the Code (“Utility Transfers Act”), Chapter 10.1 of Title 56 of the Code (“Utility Facilities Act”), and, to the extent the Commission deems necessary, Chapter 3 of Title 56 of the Code (“Securities Act”). In the Petition, the Petitioners sought: (i) approval to enter into proposed affiliate agreements (“Affiliate Agreements”) related to the CVOW Project (“Affiliates Act Request”); (ii) approval to transfer the CVOW Project’s assets from Dominion to ProjectCo, to assign certain permits, leases, contracts, and real estate interests associated with the Project to ProjectCo, and to amend the CPCN issued in Case No. PUR-2021-00142 (“Utility Transfers Act and Utility Facilities Act Requests”); (iii) authority for ProjectCo to issue ownership shares to the Company and its noncontrolling equity partner, Dunedin Member LLC (“Stonepeak Member”), should the Commission deem such authority to be necessary (“Securities Act Request”); and (iv) a finding that ProjectCo may furnish public utility service in association with Dominion pursuant to the Company’s existing CPCN (“Other Requests”). Overview of the Proposed Transaction The Petitioners are seeking approval to establish ProjectCo as an offshore wind affiliate and to transfer the CVOW Project from Dominion to ProjectCo. Thus, if the Petition is approved, ProjectCo, a direct subsidiary of Dominion, would own the offshore wind facilities that comprise the CVOW Project, including its 176 wind turbine generators, related power export facilities, and onshore transmission infrastructure connecting the Project to the electric grid. Dominion would transfer the Project’s assets to ProjectCo, assign certain permits, leases, contracts, and real estate interests associated with the Project to ProjectCo, and amend the CPCN issued in Case No. PUR-2021-00142 to allow ProjectCo to construct and operate all electric interconnection and transmission facilities associated with the Project on the generation side of the PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. point of interconnection to the transmission grid (collectively, “CVOW Property”). As set forth in the Petition, Dominion would transfer all CVOW Property to ProjectCo at cost/net book value without a premium or discount. Dominion would continue to develop and operate the Project and would act as the project manager in procurement, development, construction, operation, management, maintenance and decommissioning. Dominion would also maintain control of the governance of ProjectCo, subject to certain customary minority rights of Stonepeak Member. According to the Petitioners, the arrangement would be seamless to Dominion’s customers, as Dominion would continue to be the load serving entity for all Virginia retail customers, customers would not experience a change in the way they are billed for CVOW Project-related costs, and cost recovery would not materially change as a result of the transfer of the CVOW Project from Dominion to ProjectCo. As part of and through this proposed arrangement, Dominion has agreed to sell a 50% interest in the CVOW Project to Stonepeak Member. Stonepeak Member is a company that was formed for the sole purpose of investing in ProjectCo. Stonepeak Member is indirectly controlled by Stonepeak GP Investors Holdings Manager LLC (“Stonepeak Parent”). Collectively, Stonepeak Member and Stonepeak Parent, together with the entities (other than portfolio companies), investment funds, and investment vehicles, directly or indirectly owned, managed, or controlled by Stonepeak Parent, will be referred to herein as “Stonepeak.” If the Petition is approved, Stonepeak Member would fund 50% of the projected capital costs of the CVOW Project. As such, Stonepeak would initially contribute one-half of the approximately $6.4 billion invested capital (rate base) of the Project, or approximately $3.2 billion, to ProjectCo, which would then be distributed from ProjectCo to Dominion as reimbursement for Stonepeak Member’s 50% interest in the Project. Following this initial contribution, Dominion and Stonepeak Member would contribute capital throughout the construction period to fund the CVOW Project’s completion on a 50/50 basis. According to the Petitioners, in the event the Project exceeds its currently projected construction cost estimate, the Affiliate Agreements establish robust cost sharing arrangements, including meaningful protection for Dominion and its customers from any unforeseen Project cost increases. Thus, the Petitioners assert that the partnership with Stonepeak Member would reduce the financial burdens and risks associated with the Project’s development and operation. Significantly, the Petitioners state that Dominion has agreed to sell a 50% noncontrolling interest in the Project to Stonepeak Member. In other words, while Stonepeak Member would have a 50% ownership share in ProjectCo, it would not have control over management of ProjectCo from a governance perspective. Such controlling interest would instead be maintained by Dominion. Utility Transfers Act and Utility Facilities Act Requests Through the Petition, the Petitioners seek approval to transfer the CVOW Project’s assets from Dominion to ProjectCo. This would be accomplished through the transfer of the assets, permits, leases, contracts, and real estate interests that comprise the CVOW Property, including the amendment of the CPCN issued in Case No. PUR-2021-00142 pursuant to the Utility Facilities Act. The Petitioners assert that approval of the proposed transfer would preserve the customer protections adopted by the Commission in Case No. PUR-2021-00142, maintain the Commission’s ongoing regulatory authority to ensure Project costs are reasonable and prudent, and in no way impair or jeopardize adequate service to the public at just and reasonable rates.
Other Requests The Petitioners state that, given the provisions of Section 1:11, they do not believe that ProjectCo’s activities require the issuance of an independent CPCN to ProjectCo to furnish public utility service pursuant to Code § 56-265.3. As such, the Petitioners are seeking a finding that ProjectCo may operate “in association with” Dominion pursuant to the Company’s existing CPCN. The Petitioners have also requested any further relief as deemed necessary and appropriate to authorize the activities and transactions included in the Petition, which would be considered as part of the Other Requests. Order Bifurcating Case In an Order Bifurcating Case entered in both the present proceeding and Case No. PUR-2024-00053, the Commission established separate dockets to consider the relief requested in the Petition. Specifically, the Commission determined that it would evaluate the Affiliates Act Requests and Securities Act Requests in Case No. PUR-2024-00053, while all other matters, including but not limited to the Utility Transfers Act and Utility Facilities Act Requests and the Other Requests (collectively “Remaining Requests”), would be evaluated in the present docket, Case No. PUR-2024-00045. Interested persons are encouraged to review Dominion’s Petition and supporting documents in full for details about these and other proposals. Interested persons are also encouraged to review the information in Case No. PUR-2024-00053 for more information on the Affiliates Act Requests and Securities Act Requests. The Commission entered an Order for Notice and Hearing in this proceeding that, among other things, scheduled public hearings on the Remaining Requests under review in this proceeding. A hearing for the receipt of testimony from public witnesses shall be convened telephonically at 10 a.m. on August 27, 2024. On or before August 20, 2024, any person desiring to offer testimony as a public witness shall provide to the Commission (a) your name, and (b) the telephone number that you wish the Commission to call during the hearing to receive your testimony. This information may be provided to the Commission in three ways: (i) by filling out a form on the Commission’s website at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; (ii) by completing and emailing the PDF version of this form to SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; or (iii) by calling (804) 371-9141. This public witness hearing will be webcast at scc.virginia.gov/pages/ Webcasting. Beginning at 10 a.m. on August 27, 2024, the Commission will telephone sequentially each person who has signed up to testify as provided above. On August 27, 2024, at 10 a.m., or at the conclusion of the public witness portion of the hearing, whichever is later, in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, the Commission will convene a hearing to receive testimony and evidence from the Petitioners, any respondents, and the Commission Staff. To promote administrative efficiency and timely service of filings upon participants, the Commission has directed the electronic filing of testimony and pleadings, unless they contain confidential or extraordinarily sensitive information, and required electronic service on parties to this proceeding. Electronic copies of the public version of the Petition may be obtained by submitting a written request to counsel for the Petitioners, Vishwa B. Link, Esquire, McGuireWoods LLP, Gateway Plaza, 800 East Canal Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or vlink@mcguirewoods.com. Interested persons also may download unofficial copies of the public version of the Petition and other documents filed in this case from the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. On or before August 20, 2024, any interested person may submit comments on the matters under review in this proceeding by following the instructions found on the Commission’s website: scc.virginia. gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments. Those unable, as a practical matter, to submit comments electronically may file such comments by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. All such comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2024-00045. On or before June 11, 2024, any person or entity wishing to participate as a respondent in this proceeding may do so by filing a notice of participation at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling. Those unable, as a practical matter, to file a notice of participation electronically may file such notice at the address listed above. Such notice of participation shall include the email addresses of such parties or their counsel, if available. The respondent simultaneously shall serve a copy of the notice of participation on counsel to the Petitioners. Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules of Practice”), any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. Any organization, corporation, or government body participating as a respondent must be represented by counsel as required by 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of the Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2024-00045. On or before July 9, 2024, each respondent may file with the Clerk of the Commission, at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling, any testimony and exhibits by which the respondent expects to establish its case. Any respondent unable, as a practical matter, to file testimony and exhibits electronically may file such by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission at the address listed above. Each witness’s testimony shall include a summary not to exceed one page. All testimony and exhibits shall be served on the Staff, the Petitioners, and all other respondents simultaneous with its filing. In all filings, respondents shall comply with the Rules of Practice, as modified herein, including, but not limited to: 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, and 5 VAC 5-20-240, Prepared testimony and exhibits. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2024-00045. Any documents filed in paper form with the Office of the Clerk of the Commission in this docket may use both sides of the paper. In all other respects, except as modified by the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing, all filings shall comply fully with the requirements of 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Rules of Practice. The public version of the Petition, the Commission’s Rules of Practice, the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing, and other documents filed in the case may be viewed at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information.
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Middleburg Books is telling a story of community By Alissa Jones
Contributing Writer
Mary Beth Morrell and Christina Duffy spent their lives inspired by reading and built their friendship on books. So, they thought, why not start a bookstore? Neither of them had experience running a business, and they were new to Middleburg, but they could see the town had a need, and they knew they’d bring a passion to the work. So, last fall, they launched Middleburg Books and began a journey that’s quickly woven them into the fabric of the small, tight-knit community. “We both have our own stories about how important books are to us,” Duffy said. “All our lives we turned to books. We just thought it would work. Who doesn’t love books?” Morrell and Duffy met in 2019 at Holy Trinity School, an elementary school on the campus of Georgetown University, where Morrell was the school librarian and Duffy was a parent volunteer. Duffy admired Morrell’s commitment to a wide representation of books, and as the COVID pandemic hit, they worked together to operate a drive-by book pickup to ensure students could keep reading while doing schoolwork at home. “We really bonded,” Duffy said. “We were literally the only people in the library.” After the pandemic, Morrell and her husband moved to Middleburg. Duffy lives in Arlington but with a daughter who rides horses, she was also a regular in the area. Then Second Chapter Books closed in 2022 after a decade run as the town’s bookstore. “When I discovered that Second Chapter Books was closing, my first thought was: I can’t live in a town without a bookstore,” said Morrell. “Then, I realized that running a bookstore was what I always wanted to do when I grew up. I mean, what book-loving school librarian doesn’t want to chan-
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Left: Middleburg Books opened in late 2023, bringing a bookstore back to Middleburg’s quaint downtown district. Top: Mary Beth Morrell, left, and Christina Duffy are the owners of Middleburg Books. nel her inner Kathleen Kelly and own her own charming little bookshop, like in ‘You’ve Got Mail?’” A lightbulb went off for Morrell — it could be a perfect second career and a new adventure. She picked up the phone. “Mary Beth called and said: ‘So, I have this idea. Would you like to open a bookstore with me?’” Duffy said. Neither of them had a business background, so, they started by attending a bookseller bootcamp. Its leaders began the session with a warning about how difficult the bookstore business is today. “They started by saying, ‘If we convince anyone that opening a bookstore is not the right choice then we did our job,’” Duffy said. “Margins in the book business are small. There needs to be close tracking of book inventory. Bookstores are lovely and romantic, but there is a lot that is not very romantic.” The pair began looking for a location in town in early 2023 and found a former hair salon at 17 S. Madison St. that spring. They knew the space
needed updating, but the work soon revealed a crumbling, ancient chimney above the ceiling and required considerable structural repairs. But it also revealed beautiful original brick and beams. “Our building team, led by Gretchen Yahn and Jason Ledford, helped transform the space into a truly magical destination,” Morrell said. “The structure dates back to 1790, and when they pulled down the ceiling tile in what is now the children’s section, they found the amazing original beams; you could see right through the ceiling to the apartment above. Beadboard and recessed lights were installed to create a super cozy space.” Along with the renovations, they launched an outreach campaign to build support for the bookstore. “If you have the support of the community, that goes a really long way,” Duffy said. “Many independent bookstores are opening. That is the differentiator between what stores make it and which ones don’t.” Middleburg Books promotes community in several ways, includ-
ing through book clubs for literary fiction, nonfiction and speculative fiction readers. There is also a supper club where participants make recipes from a selected cookbook and bring them for an after-hours feast at the bookstore. “It’s become the most sought-after ticket in our lineup,” said Morrell. “One night we stuffed 22 people in the shop and cooked from the ‘Love and Lemons Cookbook,’ by Jeanine Donofrio. The food was delicious, and the energy was straight-up amazing.” On its website, Middleburg Books has two membership options for community supporters. Major donors who have given at least $2,500 can become founding members and receive perks such as invitations to special events and book discounts. There is also an annual “Friends of Middleburg Books” membership for $35 that also offers discounts. “Everyone was very supportive,” Duffy said. “They would ask, ‘What can I do? How can I help?’ The community rallied around us before they even knew what we were.”
Seven questions with The Whole Ox owner Amanda Luhowiak The Marshall-based chef competed recently on a Food Network cooking competition Staff Report No, Amanda Luhowiak didn’t win when she competed on The Food Network’s cooking competition reality show, done in by asparagus fries, but still there is exciting news ahead for The Whole Ox. The Marshall-based business is expanding across Main Street by the end of the month. But Luhowiak has even more secrets to share, like her philosophy of what makes a great burger and the truth that, yes, a bunch of ex-vegetarians helped launch the butcher shop and restaurant. Also, she’d go back on the show in a heartbeat.
On April 10, Luhowiak finished second on Guy’s Grocery Games. The show’s rules prized speed and creativity. She faced off against burger chefs from Los Angeles and New York City, picking 10 items on a time-limited run through a grocery store to use to make a burger in no more than 30 minutes. That was the first round, and her burger put her in first place. Judges praised its taste, presentation and “balance.” In the second round, the chefs got two ingredients to make a burger and fries. Luhowiak got lamb and … asparagus. She mixed the asparagus with potatoes to make the fries, but the judges weren’t impressed. Luhowiak, a Marshall native, started The Whole Ox in 2011 with her husband, Derek, who’s from Pittsburgh. We asked her seven questions about the show, the business and her burger.
Is it true you had been vegetarians before you started a butcher shop?
I was not, but my husband was a vegetarian for nine years, and at one juncture there were only like five of us working in the shop, and they had over 30 years of vegetarianism. It’s fun to see people, when they choose to start to eat meat again, choose to do it ethically, sustainably, in a way that is better for our environment and better for themselves.
How did The Whole Ox get started?
We opened The Whole Ox on Sept. 1, 2011. We started inside of the old IGA grocery store. We wanted to open a butcher shop on Main Street in Marshall. At that time, the Trumbo family owned the IGA, and they were the main meat game in town. We went to Holder Trumbo and said, “What do you think of us opening a butcher shop basically across See WHOLE OX, page 9
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Amanda Luhowiak, owner of The Whole Ox, was welcomed back with a humorous sign from her team after competing on The Food Network show, Guy’s Grocery Games. WHOLE OX, from page 8 the street?” He said, “Why don’t you just open it in here?”
So, you got started and proved your concept. Then you moved to The Plains and back?
We won’t have to close The Whole Ox when we have events like we do now. We’re not entirely sure on the name but we are leaning toward “The Whole Ox Too.”
Would you do a cooking reality show again? What would you After a year in IGA, we moved tell others who would ask if they to The Plains. We’re foodies. We should try for a reality show? knew we wanted our own wine, beer, cheeses, crackers and stuff. But being inside a grocery store that didn’t really make a whole lot of sense. We couldn’t find any other building on Main Street to move into. Our friends were running a pet food business out of the old railroad depot in The Plains. They were getting ready to move their operations. It was small, but it worked for us. We were in The Plains until October of 2015.
Is it true you are starting a second location?
We’ve never had a second location, but it’s happening now. All the equipment has been delivered. We wanted to open by Earth Day, April 22. We might not make that deadline, but we hope by the first of May we will be in there and using it.
Where is it and what is it called?
It will be across the street, and it will be an extension of The Whole Ox. It will be used for educational purposes, cooking classes, butchering demonstrations, special events, wine events. We’d like to do a series of “meet the maker” events. It will start off as just an event space.
It was super fun. I would definitely do it again. I’d love to be asked back for a redemption round or something. I would recommend it to anyone who has the opportunity to do something like that. You get to make friends with other people in the industry, both people on the crew and the other chefs. Would I have liked to have brought home the win? Yes, of course.
On the show you had the best burger. What makes a great burger?
The burger is the one meal that is all together. It’s handheld and all between the two slices of bread. Maybe it’s a slightly sweet or slightly salty potato bun or brioche bun. You have delicious fat from local animal protein, whether it be beef or lamb or something else you are using. You get fresh vegetables — lettuce, tomato. You get your crunch from the lettuce. You get your acid from your pickles. You get levels of the flavors of those components, and fattiness from the sauces — the ketchups, the mayos. I think it’s the balance that makes the perfect burger.
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Join John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District and Partners to hear presentations and testimonials on conservation programs in Fauquier County
Friday, May 3, 2024 9:00 am to 1:00 pm VFW Post 7728 12496 Harpers Run Rd Bealeton, VA 22712
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Weekend Happenings: Mental health first aid, kite festival By Sondra Anzalone Contributing Writer
Adulting is tough. Are you or someone you love struggling with mental health or substance abuse? Learn to recognize the signs and ways to get help with an Adult Mental Health First Aid workshop. Bring some levity to your life with the 10th annual Kite Festival, where your worries can waft away into the clouds. Or let your spirits soar with the sounds of the Paragon Philharmonia concert. Expand your mind with a Sip of History. (Proceeds of a special brew will be donated to the Prince William Historic Preservation Foundation.) And fuel your body with some local products from the farmers markets featured below. Adult Mental Health First Aid: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 26. This workshop teaches people how to recognize signs of mental health or substance
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Sunday, April 28: Paragon Philharmonia performs at the Highland School’s Rice Theater in Warrenton. use challenges in adults ages 18 and older, how to offer and provide initial help and how to guide a person toward appropriate care, if necessary. To register, call 540-341-8732. PATH Foundation, 321 Walker Drive, Warrenton.
10th annual Kite Festival: 10 a.m. to noon. Saturday, April 27. Bring your own kite or purchase a $5 diamond kite, while supplies last. Signal Hill Park, 9300 Signal View Drive, Manassas Park. Free.
Paragon Philharmonia Presents “Musical Portraits”: 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 28. Dessert reception after the concert. Tickets available at https://www.paragonphilharmonia.org/ event-details/musical-portraits. Rice Theater at the Highland School, 597 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. $35, adult, $15 student, children under 18 are free. Take a Sip of History — The Civilian Conservation Corps: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 1. Join the staff from Prince William Forest Park and Prince William Office of Historic Preservation for this joint program with Water’s End Brewery who will be brewing a special Sip of History beer. 10% of draft beer sales of this brew on May 1 will be donated to the Prince William Historic Preservation Foundation. Tickets available at https://www.pwcva.gov/department/ historic-preservation. Water’s End Brewery, 12425 Dillingham Square, Lake Ridge. Free; donations welcome.
UPCOMING FAUQUIER EVENTS APRIL 24 TO 30 ONGOING EVENTS 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 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 to Nov. 23. Marshall Farmers Market: Marshall Farmers Market, 8374 W. Main St., Marshall. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2nd Saturdays to Oct. 12. Warrenton Chorale Rehearsals for “Salute to Those Who Serve”: Warrenton Presbyterian Church, 91 Main St., 7 p.m. Rehearsals will continue each Tuesday until the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27. For more information, contact Barb Wilkison at 540-219-9220. Warrenton. Registration fee is $20, collected at the first rehearsal. To register go to https://www.warrentonchorale. org. WWII Warbird Hangar Tours: Culpeper Regional Airport, 12517 Beverly Ford Road, Brandy Station. Family friendly. Every Saturday until April 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tours are $10 per person or $30 for a family, reservations can be made at https://www.capitalwingwarbirdrides.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 building) 12:15 to 2 p.m., fourth Wednesday of each month. For more information, contact Kendal Blaser at 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 to find out more, including meeting days and times.
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; 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday. The center offers 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
Wednesday, April 24 Social Connection-The Accelerator for Better Health Mini Conference: Peppers Grill, 791 Madison Road, Culpeper. 9 to 11:30 a.m. This event will educate and interact with attendees about social isolation amongst older adults. Hosted by Prince William Area Agency on Aging, Encompass Community Supports and Aging Together. Registration required, go to https://lp.constantcontactpages. com/ev/reg/embkcrk/lp/d5d22d19-4386-44e5-be93fb96060aabe6. Free. Making Communities Healthier Art Show: Fauquier Hospital Conference Center, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton. 4:30 to 6 p.m. The hospital will be doing an Art Show outside of the Chestnut Room at 5 p.m. Connect Family Support Group: Encompass Community Supports, 15361 Bradford Road, Culpeper. 6 to 8 p.m. For families supporting loved ones with an intellectual and/or developmental disability. Light snacks will be provided. For more info, call 540-825-3100. Wednesday Sunset Yoga: Wollam Gardens, 5167 Jeffersonton Road, Jeffersonton. 6:30 p.m. Bring a mat. Registration is required. Tickets available at https://www. wollamgardens.com/shop/p/sunset-yoga-on-wednesdays. $20. Total Joint Replacement Class: Fauquier Health, 500 Hospital Drive, Sycamore Room, Warrenton. 5 p.m. Learn about joint replacement surgery and rehabilitation. For more information or to register, call 540-316-5000.
11 Winchester St., Warrenton. 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 11 to 11:30 a.m. For 2-to 4-year-old children with a caregiver. Preregistration is not required, however, tickets to the program will be available first come, first served at the Youth Services desk on the morning of the program. Free. The Naturalist Is In: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A Master Naturalist will be on site to answer questions about nature and the environment. Free. Non-Fiction Book Club: John Barton Payne Community Hall, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton. Noon to 1 p.m. Discussions on “Read Dangerously: The Subversive Power of Literature in Troubled Times,” by Azar Nafisi. For more information, call 540-422-8500 x2. Space is limited; registration is required; go to https://bit.ly/fpinonfiction. Free. English-as-a-second-language class: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education programs. Call 540-718-8243 for more information or to confirm meetings. Free. Thursday, April 25 Mystery Book Club: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton. 6:30 to 8 p.m. The group will discuss “The Wife Between Us,” by Greer Hendricks. Receive 10% off book club books when purchased at The Open Book. Author Event with Mike Vickers: Middleburg Books, 17 S. Madison St., Middleburg. 5 to 7 p.m. Author and former Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence Mike Vickers will be in conversation with Former CIA Acting and Deputy Director Michael Morell. They will discuss Mike’s book “By All Means Available: Memoirs of a Life in Intelligence, Special Operations, and Strategy”. Tickets available at https://www. tickettailor.com/events/middleburgbooks1/1183525. Experience Innovation in Motion: Superior Paving, 11611 Luck Stone Road, Remington. 5 to 7 p.m. Open House event to explore Superior Paving and EZ Street’s latest innovations in paving solutions and the new robotic packaging operation. Registration is required; go to https://www.ezstreetasphalt. com/robotics-open-house.
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. Those in need of food assistance are encouraged to come out; all are welcome.
Preschool Story Time: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall and Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton. 10:30 to 11 a.m. For children up to age 5 and their families. Caregivers must remain in the children’s areas. Free; no registration required.
Community Resource Day: The S.E.E. Recovery Center, 710 U.S. Ave., Culpeper. 9 a.m. to noon. For families and individuals. Meet and learn about many free local resources available in the community. Children’s activities provided. Light refreshments will be provided. No registration needed; walk-ins welcome.
Spiritual Care Support Ministries: Spiritual Care Support
Raising Readers Story Time: Warrenton Central Library,
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Fauquier Young Professionals Presents Pints and Professionals: Silver Branch Brewing, 56 E. Lee St., Warrenton. 5 to 7 p.m. Network with fellow professionals intertwined with a guided beer tasting of six diverse brews. Register at https://www. fauquierchamberva.chambermaster.com/ eventregistration/register/18683. $25.00 for members and non-members.
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. In honor of National Poetry Month. Children ages 8 to 11 are invited to attend a fourweek program series to explore the creative process that feeds poetry. Instructor and poet Steve Bucher. No registration required. Free.
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. Youth Mental Health First Aid: PATH Foundation, 321 Walker Drive, Warrenton. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This workshop is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12 to 18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. To register, call 540341-8732. 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. Art Cart: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. For preschool and elementary school aged children. No registration required. Free. Tech Time at the Library: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton. Noon to 2 p.m. Get some 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
Library Board of Trustees Meeting: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton. 4 to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 540-422-8500 x4. Senior Supper at the Bistro on the Hill: Bistro on the Hill, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton. 4:30 to 6 p.m. For seniors 55plus. Cost $7.65. Coffee and Conversation: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton. 10 a.m. to noon. Come for a cup of coffee, tea, light refreshments and a place to chat. Info 540-349-5814. Free. Open Prayer Gathering: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton. Noon to 12:30 p.m. Come for personal prayer or to pray for others. Requests can be made by calling 540349-5814 or go to https://www.scsm.tv/ contactus.
presented by MARS EQUESTRIAN. Attendees may bring a picnic and take a self-guided tour of the wildlife habitat. Dogs are allowed but must be leashed and vaccinated.
health or substance use challenges in adults ages 18 and older, how to offer and provide initial help and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary. To register, call 540-341-8732.
Storytime for the Littles: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton. 1 to 11:30 a.m.
Sumerduck Ruritan Pickin’ Party: Sumerduck Ruritan Club, 5335 Sumerduck Road, Sumerduck. 6 to 8 p.m. Featuring The Natural Grass Band. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Food for sale: hot dogs, hamburgers, fries, desserts, refreshments; 50/50 raffle. Free event.
Coffee and Commerce at Panera: Panera, 251 W. Lee Highway., Warrenton. 8 to 9 a.m. Informal networking while enjoying a copy of coffee, mingle with fellow business professionals and community members. Register at https://fauquierchamberva. chambermaster.com/eventregistration/ register/18704 Coffee, pastries and breakfast items are available for purchase. Book Cellar: John Barton Payne Building Basement, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Additional date: Saturday, April 27; same time. Call 540-341-3447 to volunteer. Arbor Day: Eva Walker Park, Alexandria Pike and North St., Warrenton. 6 p.m. Free tree giveaway by the Friends of the Rappahannock. Old Town After Hours: Old Town Warrenton, 21 Main St., Warrenton. 5 to 10 p.m. Bring the family for food, live music, and more. Live music with Jeremy Cox at 6 p.m.
Friday, April 26
Neotropical Migrants Bird Walk: Blandy Experimental Farm, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce. 8 to 10 a.m. For adults and children aged 12 and up. No pets allowed. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair from Blandy. Registration required; call 540837-1758. FOSA member/UVA Alumni $8, non-members $12.
Free Arbor Day Celebration: Grafton Farm, 8600 John Mosby Highway, Upperville. 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hosted by the Upperville Colt and Horse Show
Adult Mental Health First Aid: PATH Foundation, 321 Walker Drive, Warrenton. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This workshop teaches people how to recognize signs of mental
Tomba: Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St., Middleburg. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and Saturday, April 27. Enjoy Tom Sweitzer’s version of Zumba. Info 540-6876373.
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Saturday, April 27 Dog-a-palooza: Warrenton Dog Park, 101 S. Fifth St., Warrenton. 10 a.m. to noon. The first event focused on dog health, happiness and responsible pet ownership. Featuring dog-friendly local businesses including rescues, vets, groomers and trainers. Leashed dogs are welcome. For more information, call 540-349-2520. Free entry, no need to register to attend. Independent Bookstore Day: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Best day of the year. 10 to 11 a.m. Bookstore Olympics, Author Signings: 10 a.m. to noon with Carla Vergot; noon to 2 p.m. with Kasey Morris; and more activities. Local Author Reverend Dr. Maxwell M. Washington Book Signing: Walk by Faith, 9 S. Fifth St., Warrenton. 1 to 3 p.m. Meet the Reverend Dr. Maxwell M. Washington, local author of “I Learned to Trust Him: Teachings from my 50 Years as a Pastor.” For more information, call 540-680-2075. Vernal Pool Adventures: Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane. 10 to 11 a.m. Join a Virginia Master Naturalist on a visit to a vernal pool and search for signs of unique species. $10 car parking fee.
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Restored ‘Huntland’ boasts rich history, vibrant future Thomas & Talbot Estate Properties Huntland, circa 1834, is one of the most remarkable Hunt Country estates. Betsee Parker’s keen interest in historic preservation as well as her love of the countryside surrounding Middleburg prompted her to take on the biggest preservation project of her life: restoring Huntland to its 1915 grandeur. In 2007, when Parker purchased Huntland, it was in serious disrepair and uninhabitable. After Parker’s extensive and meticulous research and years of work using old-world craftsmanship, Huntland is once again the exquisite estate it was in the early 1900s when it was owned by Joseph Thomas. Sitting on 129 beautifully landscaped and fenced acres of verdant pastures and fields, Huntland is also a working farm. Located in the Piedmont hunt territory, Huntland has hosted many hunt meets, hunt breakfasts, hunt balls, charity events and dignitaries, including several presidents. Hoping to protect this estate for future generations, Parker placed Huntland into a perpetual conservation and openspace easement with the Virginia Outdoors Foundation. Huntland is also registered as a Virginia Historic Landmark and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013. Originally named New Lisbon, the two-story center section of the home dates to 1834 and was built and owned by William Benton. In the early 1800s, Benton was employed by President James Monroe, who hired him to be the overseer of his Aldie farm of Oak Hill. After observing Benton’s work ethic and attention to detail, he also put him in charge of overseeing the building of the manor house of Oak Hill. Benton went on to become
a prominent builder in the Middleburg area, and his descendants remained at New Lisbon until 1895. After purchasing the estate in 1912, Joe Thomas commissioned Peabody, Wilson & Brown, a prestigious New York architectural firm, to transform it into a world-class hunt estate. They were commissioned to design kennels and stables to rival the very best in the world. The stables and kennels are magnificent U-shaped buildings with a central square courtyard, built with an emphasis for what is best for the hounds, the horses and the huntsmen. It was Joe Thomas who named the estate Huntland, which is not just a name, it is the very essence of this estate. In Marc Leepson’s book, “Huntland,” he quoted Norman Fine from “Foxhunting Life”: “Thomas was a founding member of the American Foxhound Club, master of the Piedmont Fox Hounds and author of “Hounds and Hunting Through the Ages,” the first comprehensive book on hunting with hounds ever written by an American. Thomas became the largest breeder of foxhounds for mounted packs in North America and helped to define the American foxhound breed.” Peabody, Wilson & Brown also designed the renovation and expansion of the original federal-style home to today’s stately brick Colonial revival-style mansion. A tremendous amount of attention was given to all the details. A south and north wing were added to the two-story center section, each opening out to a covered porch. The south wing is an impressive primary suite with sitting room, and the north wing holds the grand dining room and ballroom.
In addition to the manor house, kennels and horse stables, elaborate walls, gates and bridges were added, as well as English gardens and cottages. The iconic estate of Huntland has a rich history, and with considerable thanks to Parker, it will enjoy a rich future. Located in Loudoun County in the exquisite countryside of the Virginia Piedmont, it sits at the intersection of Foxcroft Road and Pot House Road. Huntland is approximately 4.5 miles north of Middleburg, within minutes of the prestigious girls’ school of Foxcroft and convenient to Dulles International Airport and Washington, D.C.
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PROPERTY TRANSFERS These property transfers, filed April 8-14, 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: $18,750,000 in Marshall District
Cedar Run District Ariel Glucklich to Alexander M. Bailey, 10.4690 acres at 12546 Surry Lane, Bealeton. $960,000 Hansford A. Conner to BSG Homes Inc., 0.34 acre on Prospect Ave., Catlett. $93,500 Hansford A. Conner to BSG Homes Inc., 0.34 acre on Prospect Ave., Catlett. $93,500 Kathie L. Cooper to Sergio Rodriguez Manzur, 4.431 acres at 10978 Evergreen Acres Lane, Catlett. $590,000 Perry Allen Ply to Thomas J. Axberg, 1.6317 acres at 12745 Bristersburg Road near Midland. $864,999 Lee District James W. Fowler to Nidia Z. Hernandez Delazo, 6896 Maplewood Drive, Bealeton. $500,000 Daniel Christian Quell to Irina Isabel Castro, Unit 48 at 6223 Willow Place, Bealeton. $340,000
Center District Eileen M. Galecki to Brittney Elizabeth McCormack, 6495 Lancaster Drive, Warrenton. $523,000 NVR Inc. to Denis Stojanovic, 1.1320 acres at 5018 Kingsley Court, Warrenton. $887,040 Joseph Richard Klein to Mark Harless, 382 Falmouth Street, Warrenton. $395,000 JM Property LLC to Building Prosperity LLC, Condo Unit 5, 20-B John Marshall Street, Warrentonb Albert Michael Penska III to William Andrew Miller, 6520 Acorn Court, Warrenton. $592,500 Scott District Master Builders LLC to Brett Weber, 10.5194 acres at 5464 Valley Green Drive, Broad Run. $450,000 Marshall District Old Salem Community Development LLC to
Tristin S. Harding, 0.413 acre at 3573 Stephenson’s Hill Lane, Marshall. $553,865 Ross Poe to M&EA LLC, 2.67 acres at 4592 Leeds Manor Road, Markham. $465,000 Vermont Farm LLC to Ryan Thompson, 50.11704 acres on Ada Road near Marshall. $825,000 Noman Akbar to Equity Trust Co., 12.2500 acres off Leeds Manor Road near Orlean. $50,000 William G. Nesbitt Tr. to Cove Springs Estate LLC, 31.4037 acres, 12.000 acres, 13.4252 acres, 7.5011 acres, 12.7814 acres, 11.9526 acres, and 133.3388 acres (Rattlesnake Mountain & McDonald land) off Moss Hollow Road; 193.2500 acres (Pigeon Roost), 56.500 acres (Ambler tract), 42.8276 acres (residue of. Buck Farm), 86.2500 acres 5.000 acres, 50.000 acres (Mountain Land), 242.1379 acres, 527.500 acres, 451.500 acres (Cool Spring Farm) and 77.0159 acres (Cove Estates) on Hume Road, Marshall. $18,750,000
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CALENDAR, from page 10 Middleburg’s Arbor Day Celebration: Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St., Middleburg. 9 to 10 a.m. Fox Tales Story Time with NSLM and Middleburg Library: National Sporting Library and Museum, 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Partnership with the Middleburg Public Library. Free; all ages welcome. Author Event with Scott Gates: Middleburg Books, 17 S. Madison St., Middleburg. 5 to 7 p.m. Author will read from his book, “Hard Road South,” followed by a book signing; light refreshments will be provided. Tickets available at https://www.tickettailor.com/ events/middleburgbooks1/1195144. Science Saturday-Kestrel Tracking: The Clifton Institue, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton. 1 to 4 p.m. For adults and children accompanied by an adult. Participants will have the opportunity to shadow the kestrel research team. Bring lunch and a water bottle; binoculars recommended. Registration required; call 540-341-3651. Free. Drug Take Back Day: UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center, 501 Sunset Lane, Main Entrance, Culpeper. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Safely dispose of prescription medicine not needed. Strawberry Festival: Messick’s Farm Market, 6025 Catlett Road, Bealeton. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Additional dates: Sunday, April 28; 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. Walking Tour-Warrenton’s Historic Main Street: Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail, 10 Ashby St., Warrenton. 11 a.m. to noon. Walk down Warrenton’s Historic Main Street with a Historical Society Guide and explore stories from the past that make each building in historic “Old Town” unique. Tickets available at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/historic-main-street-walking-tourtickets-869320941337. $10 non-members, $8 for FHS members.
Sunday, April 28 Open Minds Book Club: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton. 5 to 6:30 p.m. New book club cohosted with Fauquier Pride. New, fun and open to all (18 years-plus). The group will discuss the first half of Shastri Akella’s “The Sea Elephants.” Enjoy food, fun and friends. Sunday Sketch: National Sporting Library and Museum, 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg. 2:30 to 4 p.m. All ages and abilities are welcome. No registration; all materials provided. For more information, call 540-687-6542, extension 25. Free and open to the public. Paragon Philharmonia Presents-Musical Portraits: Rice Theater, 597 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. 5 to 6 p.m. Dessert reception after the concert. Tickets available at https:// www.paragonphilharmonia.org/event-details/ musical-portraits. $35, adult; $15 student; children under 18 are free. The New Dominion Choraliers Ceili-An Irish Music Festival: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas. 5 p.m. Performance by The New Dominion Choraliers of Prince William County and McGrath Morgan Academy of Irish Dance. Reserve tickets by calling 703993-7550. Tickets: $50 adult, $35 youth (12 and under). Paws to Read with K-9 Caring Angels: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester
St., Warrenton. 2 to 3 p.m. Children ages 5 to 10 are invited to read aloud to trained and certified therapy dogs; a caregiver must be present. Free; a signed permission slip is required. Imagery vs. Intentionality: The Creative Path to Poetry for Kids: Warrenton Central library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton. 1 to 2 p.m. In honor of National Poetry Month, children ages 8 to 11 are invited to attend a four-week program series to explore the creative process that feeds poetry. Instructor and poet Steve Bucher. No registration required. Free. Blue Ridge Singers Spring 2024 Concert: Trinity Episcopal Church, 9108 John S. Mosby Highway, Upperville. 3 p.m. The concert is free; a donation of $15 is requested. Coffee and Commerce at Panera: Panera, 251 W. Lee Highway, Warrenton. 8 to 9 a.m. Informal networking while enjoying a copy of coffee, mingle with fellow business professionals and community members. Register at https://fauquierchamberva. chambermaster.com/eventregistration/ register/18704. Coffee, pastries and breakfast items are available for purchase.
Monday, April 29 Separation and Divorce Care: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton. 6 to 7:30 p.m. A safe space for connection with others who understand and share their healing journeys. Registration required; call 540-349-5814. Art Cart: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. For preschool and elementary school aged children. No registration required. Free. Preschool Story Time: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton. 10:30 to 11 a.m. For children up to age 5 and their families. Caregivers must remain in the children’s areas. No registration required. Free. Tiny Tots Story Time: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton. 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 11 to 11:30 a.m. For infants to 2-year-old children with a caregiver. Preregistration is not required; tickets to the program will be available first come, first served at the Youth Services desk on the morning of the program; quantities will be limited. Free. Marshall Evening Book Club: John Marshall Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall. 6:30 to 8 p.m. The group will discuss “The Maid” by Nita Prose. Free; to join these meetings, email deborah.cosby@ fauquiercounty.gov or call 540-422-8527.
Tuesday, April 30 Spinning Yarns: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Bring needles and hooks every first and third Tuesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for an informal, drop-in knitting and crocheting club. Attendees aged 18 and up can learn from each other and socialize; there are no skills or requirements for membership. Bereavement Support Group: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Each session includes a video of personal stories; a workbook; guided conversation; and sharing personal experiences with others. Registration required; call 540-349-5814. Art Cart: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester Drive, Warrenton. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. For preschool and elementary school aged children. No registration required. Free.
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Blake Corum ran for 134 yards and two touchdowns in Michigan’s 34-13 win over in the national championship game.
Corum could be first running back taken CORUM, from page 13 James Corum confirmed the excitement is building. “He’s not nervous, he’s anxious. You don’t know where you’re going. It’s been like this. You work out with these teams, and you still don’t know. He’s ready to be picked and go to work,” James Corum said.
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Wyatt Teller, an All-Pro left guard with the Cleveland Browns and 2013 Liberty High graduate, is the only Fauquier County athlete to play in the NFL. After shining at Virginia Tech, the 6-foot-4, 315-pound Teller was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the fifth round in 2018 and emerged as a starter later in his rookie season. He was traded to the Browns in 2019 and became a fixture. In 2021, he signed a four-year $56.8 million contract. Teller has played 83 games in his impressive six-year NFL career, includ-
ing his first playoff game last season. Now Corum — who commuted to high school at St. Vincent Pallotti in Laurel, Md., for two years before transferring to St. Frances Academy in Baltimore — hopes to give Fauquier County another NFL name to emulate. The exciting day is close at hand and the Corums are ready to see Blake’s hard work pay off with his NFL dream realized. “It’s special. You have a better chance of hitting the Mega Millions than going to play in the NFL,” said James Corum. The second round starts Thursday at 7 p.m. and will be televised on ABC, ESPN and ESPN Desportes. Blake will wear designer-made attire for his draft day celebration party, his dad said. He described the outfit as “business casual.” Cameras from NFL Network and local TV are expected to record some of the scene. “Wherever he goes, he’s playing,” predicts James Corum confidently about the team that drafts his son.
Fauquier baseball is 9-2 and rolling BASEBALL, from page 14 “I like those matchups,” he said. Optimally, the starter will go four innings and the other three. Numerous other Falcons can pitch. Fauquier is 9-2 about halfway through the regular season schedule. After last year’s building year of 4-15, they appear headed to the region playoffs under the new format which takes the top eight teams based on won-loss record. “We’re happy where we are. Coaches can always find something to pick at. But the defense game in and game out is where it needs to be and the offense for the most part has produced as I expected, and the pitching has been effective,” O’Saben said. “That’s the recipe for success.” Fauquier has been getting great infield defense from Gray, who is the shortstop when not pitching; third baseman Bo Finkbeiner, who doubled and scored the first run against Kettle Run; and regular sec-
ond baseman Eli Rittenhouse. Star catcher Matt Graham is a defensive whiz and fearsome bat. Fauquier’s lone losses were to Brentsville 9-3 on March 18 and again to the Tigers 14-9 on April 12. O’Saben said Fauquier led 2-1 in the first loss and 6-0 in the second before a bad inning cost them dearly. “We let Brentsville hang around in the last game and that’s a lesson for us. When we get on teams we have to put them away,” the 11-year coach said. All told, the Falcons are playing good baseball and want to keep it up. Next up are Handley (April 23), Millbrook (April 26), Sherando (April 30), Warren County (May 1) and James Wood (May 7). “As a team I’m super happy,” said O’Saben. “The guys have come together as a family which is what I care about. The guys are all cheering for each other, picking up guys when they have a bad game, or bad play. There’s been no finger pointing. It’s a pleasure to work with them each day.”
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George Albert McCormick, 89 of Warrenton, VA formerly of Bethel, CT passed away on April 15, 2024 at Fauquier Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on March 14, 1935 in Lumberton, NC a son of the late George Washington McCormick and Lillian Pettitt McCormick. In his early years, he joined his parents picking cotton and cropping tobacco at area farms. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Scott McCormick. As a young man, he served proudly in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1956, having notably served in Korea. Upon his honorable discharge, he moved to Connecticut and worked for various swimming pool servicing companies, learning all aspects of the business until he founded his own, George McCormick Swimming Pool Service in 1965. He retired in approximately 2000. The company is still operated today by his daughter, Patricia and her husband. Upon his retirement, he moved back to North Carolina, settling in Whiteville, NC on land he had previously purchased. There, he built three homes for himself and family members until for health reasons, he and his wife moved to Warrenton to be near their daughter, Jodi and her family. George made strong and lasting relationships throughout his career, always demonstrating a work ethic second to none. He enjoyed horse racing, and watching almost any athletic event and game. However, the love of his life was indeed his family. He was deeply devoted to his wife; and along with his wife, his children, grandchildren, and great grands were his whole world. He is survived by his loving wife, Lilian May Moffitt McCormick; his children, Michael (Laura) McCormick, Patricia (Scott) McCormick Daniels, and Jodi (Dale) Johnson; his sister, B. Irene Wallace; his grandchildren, Charles (Courtney) McCormick, Joseph (Rachael) Johnson, Lucas Johnson, Meghan (John) McCormick, Michael J. (Devon) McCormick, Liam (Jill) McCormick, Calvin (Vicenza) Daniels, Lucy Daniels, William (Annie) Daniels and Lily (Nick) Daniels; and his great grandchildren, Colton McCormick, Cadence McCormick, Amelia Johnson, Kayla Johnson, Aurora Johnson, Jaxon Carter, Davian Carter, Wren McCormick, Lincoln McCormick and Logan McCormick. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 28 at 3:30 PM at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA followed by a reception and celebration of life from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM at The Moser House, adjacent to the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the following worthy organizations that support his beloved veterans: herosbridge.org or fisherhouse.org. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.
Thea Ruth Williams returned to her Heavenly Father on April 21, 2024 at the age of 78 due to complications from Lewy body dementia. She lived a long life full of faith, family, learning, and love. Her final days on earth were spent in her home in Warrenton, Virginia beside her loving husband, Ken, of 57 years. Thea was born December 11, 1945. She grew up in Marion, Virginia as part of a large family with seven other siblings whom she adored. From a young age, Thea enjoyed storytelling, reading, and school. Her love for learning made her determined to receive an education, and she became the first person in her family to attend college. She earned degrees in English and Spanish from Radford University. While in college, Thea met Kenneth Paul Williams. The two were married civilly on June 29, 1967 and then sealed in the Logan, Utah temple on July 3, 1967. They were blessed with four wonderful children—Janet Leigh, LaRae Michelle, John Paul, and Rebecca Ann—along with thirteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Thea was a devoted mother. She wrote many sweet poems about her family. She was a prolific writer and excellent wordsmith who loved languages. She taught both English and Spanish in Fauquier County, Virginia for 25 years. Thea was passionate about the gospel of Jesus Christ. She loved the Lord and had tremendous faith. As a young adult, Thea converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and this decision made all the difference in her life. She became a lifelong, devout member of the church. She was sensitive to spiritual impressions and showed love to everyone around her. Thea was a genuine, kind-hearted, polite person. Thea had a fun, adventurous spirit. She loved traveling: she rode in a hot air balloon in New Mexico, traveled through the Panama Canal, cruised the Mediterranean, took her students on school trips to Europe and Mexico, and went on several other trips and cruises with her husband. She loved boating on Smith Mountain Lake and going to the beach, specifically Myrtle Beach, with her family. Thea will be remembered as a classy dresser who was never seen without high heels and perfectly styled hair, nails, and make-up. She was a beautiful woman, inside and out. She was very generous and loved giving gifts to people. But the greatest gift she gave to us all is her legacy of faith and love. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend who will be greatly missed. The funeral service will be held Saturday April 27, 2024 at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel at 585 Fauquier Rd, Warrenton, Virginia. Obituaries
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Barbara Ellen Smith, 84, of Sugar Hill, GA, passed April 11, 2024. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 26, 2024, 11:00 am, at First Baptist Church, 4195 Loudoun Ave., The Plains, VA, 20198. Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com
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Joanne Dzenkowski. Born July 17, 1954. Died March 15, 2024. She is survived by her older sister Nancy Firestone and niece Kathleen Singletary who reside in SC. She is from East Marion, NY and was residing in Marshall, VA. Death Notice
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Lindsey Lee Chloe, 75, of Culpeper, VA, passed April 16, 2024. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024, 11:00 am, at Faith Christian Church, 6472 Duhollow Road, Warrenton, VA, 20187. Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com
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Barnard "Barney" Shrader Barnard E. "Barney" Shrader, 92 of Williamsburg, Virginia died on March 21, 2024, after a short illness. He was born in Miami, Florida to Terrell and Helen Spear Shrader. He graduated from Miami High School, and attended the University of Miami where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha. In 1952, he joined the U.S. Navy and became a Naval Aviator. In 1957, he was hired by Eastern Air Lines, and flew many kinds of planes, until he retired in 1987. While living in Warrenton, Virginia he was a volunteer for FISH, 1987-2018, driving numerous people to medical appointments. He also volunteered at the Fauquier Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop, and the Fauquier County Food Bank. From 1971 until 2018, he was an active member of St. James Episcopal Church. In 2018, he moved to Williamsburg, Virginia and joined Bruton Parish Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Grace Carlman Shrader. Besides his wife and parents, he is also preceded in death by his sister Joy, brothers John, Terry, Wallace, Keith, and Clive. Survivors include his son, Brett and wife Meg; his daughters, Elaine and husband Kip Anderson, and Christina and husband David Seay. He leaves behind a grandson, Kyle Anderson; granddaughters, Chelsea Anderson and Caitlyn Seay; and a great-grandson, Jaxon Anderson. He also leaves his loving partner of 8 years, Barbara Still, and the family of Carter Still Sonders. He leaves behind his sister-in-law, Midge Flurry, who considered him a second brother; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held on June 8, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Pine Crest Cemetery in Mobile Alabama. Memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.NelsenWilliamsburg.com.
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Margie Ann (Sutphin) Dick, age 87, of Warrenton VA passed away as the sun rose on April 16th at Fauquier Hospital. She was reunited with her only love, co-pilot and dancing partner Goley "Albin" Dick who preceded her in 2012. Margie Ann was the only child and pride and joy of Ned and Florence Sutphin. She leaves behind her grateful son, Dale D Dick of Midland, daughter Patricia Ann (Patty) Leonard and favorite son in law Jeff Leonard of Warrenton. She was the proud grandmother of Sarah A Leonard and husband Mike Kritzer of Warrenton, Katy Henson and husband Jackson Henson of Charlotte NC and Elizabeth Noonon and husband David Noonan of Warrenton. Margie Ann was able to welcome three great grandchildren, Allison Grace Ann Kritzer, Dempsey Reid Noonan, and Brooks Harding Henson into the family. She also leaves behind all her adopted family far and wide that called her "Grandma Margie". Margie Ann grew up on the family dairy, Flatlick Farm in Chantilly VA. She joined 4-H and with the unwavering support of her parents began showing her Holstein herd. The entire family enjoyed traveling in the 40's and 50's to exhibit cattle at local, state, and regional shows including the Virginia, North Carolina, West Virginia State Fairs and The Dixie Classic. Margie Ann was tapped as a Virginia 4-H All-Star in 1952. In 1955 she was on the Virginia 4-H Dairy Judging team coached by Emory Brubaker, and Bill Patterson, 4-H Dairy Extension Specialist. Margie Ann placed 14th at the National Contest in Waterloo, Iowa. She shared the story many times of walking into a pitch-dark room and giving her oral reasons out loud to what she hoped was a judge in the room, without ever seeing their face. In addition, she earned a VA 4-H State Dairy Achievement award which resulted in a trip by train to the National 4-H Congress in Chicago. She received the Virginia Holstein Friesian award three times and in 1956 won the National Holstein Girl Champion Production Record Keeping Contest. In 1962 Margie Ann gathered her records and typed up her own detailed pedigree sale catalog for a public auction of her and Ned's remaining cows and heifers. Four generations of the Sutphin/Dick family moved to Turkey Run Farm in Warrenton VA. Margie Ann would recount how the family moved into the house, interior unseen, to highlight just how much the entire family focused on the land and barns when making purchasing decisions. In the late 70's she put her knack for record keeping to work as Membership Secretary for the Virginia Holstein Association, managing the Holstein World account with 5 X 7 index cards for over 700 members. In 1979, Margie Ann was asked to take over as Secretary/Treasurer and served for the next 35 years. She took the records from index cards and created the association's first computer database with a Radio Shack Tandy computer and by the end of her service was clerking state shows and sales with a laptop ringside. Representing Virginia Holstein Association at regional and national events, she attended 20 National Holstein conventions, often serving as a voting delegate. Over the years many Virginia Holstein members became friends and adopted family, some even keeping a spare room ready in case meetings ran long. Margie Ann loved taking cattle to shows and fairs, sharing them with her peers and the public. Washing, getting the bedding just right and hand feeding hay was her specialty. If she was not in the barn she was at the desk, checking in entries, recording placings and sideline judging. She remembered the cows and the kids that were on the halters from show to show and year to year. She clerked and supervised the dairy and sometimes beef shows at the Fauquier County Fair, Prince William County Fair, Virginia Holstein Shows and Virginia State Fairs for too many years to count. She remembered the 4-H All Star motto "Service" and gave back by serving as a Fauquier Co 4-H Volunteer leader and serving the Fauquier Junior Fair as Treasurer and Board Member. She combined her job with her love of driving. She and Albin crisscrossed the US starting with a truck camper after they were married and moving up to a 5th wheel trailer. In 1969 for a "little" family vacation, she drove their 1966 Ford Camper Special with a Covered Wagon truck camper from Warrenton VA to the Arctic Circle on the gravel Al-Can Highway and back to Seattle WA in six weeks. Her parents flew to Seattle to take over for the return trip with camper and children, then Margie Ann and Albin flew home on their one and only airplane ride. She continued traveling to the National Holstein Conventions from Maine to California and visiting family and attractions across the country for the next 50 years. Margie Ann would change to different country radio stations based on the mile markers along I81, I64 & I95. She did all the driving, memorizing road numbers, exits and landmarks because Albin was busy finding cheap gas and places to eat. Margie Ann was NEVER in an accident and somehow dodged the speed traps. After a private graveside service, the family received friends Saturday, April 20th from 1-3PM at "The Farm" 8275 Maple Tree Lane, Warrenton, VA 20186. Because her passion was Holstein cows, kids with cows, and travel, "Grandma Margie's" family is asking in lieu of flowers please remember her by donating to the Virginia Junior Holstein Association to be used to support the Junior Members traveling to the National Holstein Conventions and various Junior activities. 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David Henry Lowe was born November 11, 1956, to the late Paul Davenport Lowe and Carolyn Ethel Wells Lowe. He was the oldest of three. David grew up in Tysons Corner and graduated from Langley High School. He spent the majority of his career working in construction, and did a short stint servicing/selling fire extinguishers after the Earman Construction company went out of business -he went to work for SW Rodgers for many years, VCC then to TDC where he worked for many years also. TDS was his last job before he retired. He made many friends working in construction including training young laborers he was hard on them and some thought he was a SOB but in the end, the ones that made it went on to run their own crews. The ones that didn't go to work elsewhere or at least not on his crew anymore. He was never politically correct he got in trouble more than once with the Safety guys or HR. The trouble with HR was usually because he told someone to stop being stupid they told him he wasn't allowed to tell folks they were stupid anymore but the one guy learned his lesson when he didn't listen and smashed his hand while hooking up an air compressor and had to be taken to the ER to have his hand put back together. David had told him never to put your hands between the truck hitch and whatever you are hooking up to. He loved fishing—pond fishing, river fishing, bay fishing but his favorite was ocean fishing. He was a good-hearted person. Many folks didn't see that until they were around long enough to get past the gruff grumpy man and see the diamond that was hidden. Those that were around that long became lifelong friends and family. He is survived by his ex-wife, Ellen Ptaszynski; his children, Christopher Lowe and Michael Lipps; three granddaughters, Allison Lipps, Alyssa Lipps, and Arya Lipps; one sister, Dotty Hill (Andy); his beloved dog, King; nephews, Michael, Steven, and Joey; and numerous friends. In addition to his parents, David is preceded in death by one sister, Sharon Lowe Childs. A memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, VA. The family received friends one hour before the service. An online guestbook and tribute wall are available at www.foundandsons.com. Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is serving the family. Obituaries
Gilbert S. (Doc) Ashby Gilbert S. (Doc) Ashby, 87, of Hamilton, Virginia passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Thursday April 18, 2024. Doc was born in1936 the third child and second son to Edward Scott Ashby and Lucy Olinger Ashby of Fauquier County VA. Doc is predeceased by both his parents, his first spouse Joyce Wilma Henry Ashby, sister Lucy Haldain Ashby Patterson, and two brothers Willis Grayson Ashby and Edward Costello Ashby. Doc is survived by his second spouse Irene Dix-Ashby, his children, Brenda Ashby-Berry, Gilbert Scott Ashby, Jr and Linda Lou Ashby. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Justin Michael Fleming, Lauren Michelle Fleming, Katherine Joy Ashby, Daniel Scott Ashby, Levi James Ashby Moosha, great grandson Zander Scott Ashby and a large extended family. Doc grew up on a farm where the family raised cattle and he developed a lifelong passion for growing fruits and vegetables which he continued throughout his life up to the very end. Doc began his career at "The Telephone Company" in 1956 at the age of 20 in Warrenton, VA where he worked his way up through the ranks providing dedicated service to the company and its customers until his retirement in 1996. Doc was a strong believer in community activism and demonstrated his volunteerism throughout his life. The organizations Doc has contributed to are too numerous to list here. But some recent examples would be his contributions to his local Area Agency on Aging where he provided aid to those in need with Income Tax, Social Security and Medicare preparation. Let's also not forget to mention his love and support for his family at the Hamilton Baptist Church where he served as an elder and maintained the audio and visual needs of the congregation from the booth in the back of the sanctuary. Doc's love and exemplary dedication to his family, friends and causes are an inspiration to us all. The world will greatly miss him. Services for Doc will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, April 25th, 2024, visitation will begin at 12, at the Hamilton Baptist Church located at 16 E Colonial Hwy, Hamilton VA 20158 In lieu of flowers, the family requests those who wish to celebrate Doc Ashby's life to make donations in his name to the charity of their choice. Arrangements by Hall Funeral Home, Purcellville, VA.
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LEGAL NOTICES TRUSTEE'S SALE OF 5109 SUMMERDUCK ROAD, SUMERDUCK, VA 22742 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $395,675.00, with an annual interest rate of 3.875000% dated March 18, 2022, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for the County of Fauquier as Deed Book 1721, Page 712, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction all that property located in the County of Fauquier, on the courthouse steps at the front of the Circuit Court building for the County of Fauquier located at 40 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia on June 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM, the property with improvements to wit: SUMERDUCK HOLLY SD LOT 2 Tax Map No. 7804763489000 THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder's deposit of 10% of the sale price, will be required in cash, certified or cashier's check. Settlement within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustees may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to be announced at sale. Loan type: Conventional. Reference Number 24-296133. PROFESSIONAL FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF VIRGINIA, Substitute Trustees, C/O LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP, Mailing Address: 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400, Charlotte, North Carolina 28216 (703) 449-5800. 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 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 This Could be Your Ad! Call 540.351.1163
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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.
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LEGAL NOTICES VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FAUQUIER COUNTY FAUQUIER COUNTY, ex rel. Tanya Remson Wilcox, Fauquier County Treasurer, 7SHPU[PɈ v. CL24-122 MALINDA JACKSON, a/k/a Malinda Jackson Carter, et al., Defendants. ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to have the parcel of land described herein (“Subject Property”) sold for the payment of delinquent real estate taxes, penalties, and interest as well as the costs associated with the sale. The Subject Property is owned by the Heirs at law of Malinda Jackson, who is also known as Malinda Jackson Carter. It is located in the Cedar Run Magisterial District of Fauquier County and is more particularly described as follows: ALL that certain lot or parcel of land, together with improvements thereon and appurtenances thereunto belonging, lying and being situate in Fauquier County, Virginia near Somerville, containing 11 acres, 1 rood, and more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows, to wit: Beginning at a stake (double pine mark pointer) corner to M.W. Courtney, running thence N 84 º 58’ west 26 poles to a point in D.P. Gordon’s line, thence N 25 º 30’ W 47 poles to a point in Henry Sedeu’s line, thence with said line N 77 º E 49.4 poles to a pine corner to H. Sedeu, B. Thomas and M.W. Courtney thence with Courtney’s line S 4 º 17’ W 55 poles to the beginning. Containing 11 acres, 1 Rood. AND BEING the same property conveyed to Malinda Jackson by virtue of that certain deed from Granville Gaines and Lizzie H. Gaines dated August 6, 1891 and recorded in Deed Book 84 at page 168 among the land records of the Circuit Court of Fauquier County, Virginia. Said parcel is located in the Cedar Run Magisterial District, is SHUKSVJRLK HUK PZ RUV^U MVY [H_ W\YWVZLZ HZ 7HYJLS 0KLU[PÄJH[PVU 5\TILY (U (ɉKH]P[ OHZ ILLU THKL HUK ÄSLK ^P[O [OL *SLYR PU [OL HIV]L YLMLYLUJLK Z\P[ [OH[ [OLYL TH` IL 7,9:65: <5256>5 [V 7SHPU[PɈ ^OV OH]L HU PU[LYLZ[ PU [OL :\IQLJ[ 7YVWLY[` HUK HYL THKL WHY[PLZ [V [OPZ Z\P[ PUJS\KPUN [OL heirs, devisees, assigns or surviving spouses of Malinda Jackson, who is also known as Malinda Jackson Carter, and who cannot be personally served because after a reasonably diligent inquiry within the Commonwealth of =PYNPUPH [OL PKLU[P[PLZ WSHJLZ VM YLZPKLUJL HUK WVZ[ VɉJL HKKYLZZLZ VM [OVZL WLYZVUZ JHUUV[ IL HZJLY[HPULK ;/,9,-69, P[ PZ VYKLYLK [OH[!
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