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In rural Orlean, residents still struggle to access the internet

While Fauquier battles the company it paid to provide service, residents wait for a solution

By Shannon Clark

Fauquier Times Staff Writer PHOTO BY DOUG STROUD

A tale of two towers: A temporary cell tower erected by Data Stream, left, on Julie Reardon’s Orlean property offers only spotty service to her and her neighbors. A Calvert Crossland tower, right, is not yet connected to any service providers.

When Nate Tipton and his wife bought their house in Orlean in late 2020, they knew they were trading their fast-paced city life in Washington D.C. for the rural peacefulness of the Fauquier countryside. But along with that trade-off came spotty internet.

“We bought (our house) with the understanding that there was very limited internet, and we were comfortable with that,” said Tipton, 40, who works for a medical device company.

But shortly after the Tiptons bought their Orlean home, the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors announced in November 2020 that three cellular towers would be added to the county-subsidized wireless network operated by Data Stream Broadband. In an effort to get service running quickly, two temporary towers were placed near Orlean and Somerville.

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‘A very happy day’

Injured bald eagle, now fully recovered, is released back into the wild COURTESY SOLAR POWER WORLD AND NEXAMP

By Cher Muzyk

Solar arrays with room for sheep grazing underneath is the scenario envisioned for two utility-scale solar farms pitched for southern Fauquier County.

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After 75 days at a wildlife hospital, a bald eagle was recently released back into the wild at the Valley View Cemetery in Nokesville, which provided a clear takeoff point close to the farm where the bird was discovered injured and unable to fly last winter.

When the eagle was found in early February, her injuries were severe. The bird suffered a fractured skull, a broken wing and had a high level of lead poisoning. At the time, Dr. Jen Riley, director of the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center in Boyce, Virginia, was concerned the eagle suffered permanent brain damage.

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A bald eagle found injured and grounded on a Nokesville farm in early February spent 75 days at the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center in Boyce, Virginia.

She was released back in Nokesville on Thursday, April 20.

The Fauquier County Planning Commission has voted down plans for two utility-scale solar farms proposed for rural land in the Bristersburg and Blackwelltown areas in the southern area of the county’s Cedar Run District.

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49 Fauquier County first responders recognized with Valor Awards.

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1: A Blue Ridge Wildlife Center staff member releases the eagle from her carrier at the Valley View Cemetery in Nokesville.

2: The once injured eagle takes flight.

3: And she’s off! The fully recovered bald eagle was released back into the wild this past week after a 75-day stay at the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center.

‘A very happy day’ BALD EAGLE, from page 1 Over time, however, the eagle’s injuries healed, and its neurologic issues resolved, she said.

“We were thrilled with how steadily her mental status improved, though over a lengthy time frame,” Riley said in an email to the Fauquier Times.

During her stay at Blue Ridge, the eagle was first treated in a small indoor cage and then gradually moved to a mid-sized outdoor flight cage and then to the hospital’s largest flight cage as staff prepared her to be released, Riley said.

“Ultimately, the extended time in care was due to a coracoid fracture that healed quickly but had pain associated with it for some time,” Riley said of the eagle’s broken wing. “We had to wait for any associated inflammation/joint pain to resolve fully before we could release and that just happened this past week.”

Because no one saw the circumstances surrounding the bird’s injury, Riley says she can only speculate what happened based on her symptoms.

Riley said some of the eagle’s injuries -- head trauma, a skull fracture, blood in the nostrils and soft wing tissue swollen with excessive fluid -- are consistent with either being electrocuted on the power lines and falling from a high transformer or being hit by a car after being weakened and on the ground for many days due to lead exposure or other metabolic issues.

About 90% of the adult eagles treated at Blue Ridge come in with lead poisoning, which is never normal and can have significant health effects, Riley said.

In raptors, especially those that scavenge like “As an adult, we expect she already had a mate eagles and vultures, lead poisoning mostly oc- who may or may not have moved on (while she curs when the birds ingest bullets covered in meat was away),” Riley said. after hunters field dress deer. When hunters use Riley said the eagle “will have to focus on findlead ammunition, “microscopic fragments, large ing her own food again.” Then she can work on enough to kill an eagle” can “possibly creating a new be found over a foot and a life for herself, finding a half from the primary wound, new mate.”

Riley said in an earlier interOver the two and a half view. months the eagle was at To protect both humans Blue Ridge, “all of our who eat game meat and wildstaff contributed to her relife from lead poisoning, covery,” Riley said. That hunters should switch to amincluded two veterinarimunition that does not contain ans, two wildlife rehabbers lead. Fishing lures made with and also the grounds and lead should also be avoided, maintenance manager, who Riley said. kept her cage “in excellent The eagle was released condition and changed out Thursday, April 20 at Valley perching regularly,” and View Cemetery in Nokesville, even the front desk workwhich was chosen because it ers, who “coordinated all was close to the farm where the details of rescue, transthe bird was initially found, port and release,” Riley Riley said. said.

Riley explained that adult She also credited the birds “are always released at center’s many volunteers COURTESY PHOTO the found location or as close The bald eagle in early February after who kept the eagle fed and as possible,” citing laws ad- being brought to the Blue Ridge Wildlife cleaned her living space dressing the release of most Center for treatment. each day. wild animals.

Release day is a “very “In this case, because the happy day for all of us,” Rifound address was a heavily wooded area, and we ley said. “Our staff is always excited to get these wanted her to have a clear line of sight, we chose a birds home. That’s why we do what we do!” more open area within a quarter mile,” Riley said.

For more information about Blue Ridge WildThe eagle will likely stay in the area, Riley life Hospital, visit www.blueridgewildlifectr.org. said.

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Fauquier County Fire Department Battalion Chief Frederic McEvilly, right, with Interim Fire Chief Kalvyn Smith, left, was one of seven firefighters and emergency medical technicians who received a Valor Award for their efforts to save a 10-month-old baby from drowning in Bealeton in February 2023.

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Warrenton Police Officer Maribeth Howser, right, with Warrenton Police Chief Tim Carter, left, was one of three police officers who helped coax a suicidal woman from the Warrenton Greenway overpass bridge in July 2022.

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49 Fauquier County first responders recognized with Valor Awards

By Jill Palermo

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

During the past year, Fauquier County first responders saved the lives of a 10-month-old baby who nearly drowned; an 11-year-old middle school student who collapsed and stopped breathing while playing soccer; and a suicidal woman who they coaxed away from the edge of a highway overpass bridge.

They also saved the lives of a woman who overdosed on prescription drugs in a local hotel room and a man who overdosed on opioids in a Warrenton home.

For those heroic actions and others, 49 local first responders were recognized on Wednesday, April 19 during the 11th annual Valor Awards. All were members of the Fauquier County Department of Fire, Rescue & Emergency Management; the Town of Warrenton Police Department; the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office; and the Virginia State Police.

The ceremony was sponsored by the Fauquier Chamber of Commerce and held at Laurel Ridge Community College.

Twenty-one firefighters and EMTs and nine Town of Warrenton police officers were recognized with “Life Saving Awards” for the actions they took during the following incidents, all of which were detailed during the ceremony.

A baby saved from a near-drowning

Seven Fauquier County firefighters and EMTs were dispatched to a Bealeton subdivision on Feb. 20, where they were met by a distraught mother trying to take her unconscious 10-month-old baby to the hospital. The child had gone into cardiac arrest from drowning.

Members of Medic unit 1102 immediately began CPR. A weak pulse was detected, and soon Advanced Ambulance 1113 arrived to perform life-saving measures. The child was taken to a nearby hospital via helicopter and was released back home “not long after,” according to the description provided in the Valor Awards program.

First responders recognized in connection with the incident included Battalion Chief Frederic McEvilly, Capt. Matthew Shields, Lt. Shane Wood, Tech I Mitchell Davidson, Tech I Zachary Sciandra, Tech II Gilda Martinez and Tech II Brandon Scott.

10-year-old saved from respiratory arrest

Six Fauquier County firefighters and EMTs responded to an emergency in The Plains on Aug. 30, 2022, involving a 10-year-old child in respiratory arrest. Family members had begun CPR, but the officers arrived to find the child unconscious and without a pulse.

The officers took over CPR and ventilated the child with a bag valve mask. The child’s heart was shocked, and CPR continued until the child regained a pulse. Suction was performed to clear vomit from the child’s airway, and a breathing tube was used to keep the airway open.

The child was taken to an area emergency room and eventually made a full recovery, according to a description of the incident.

Firefighters and EMTs recognized in connection with the incident included Battalion Chief Rich Cluff: Medic 1104: Tech II Zachary Fowler and Tech II Tommy Shiflett; Engine 1103: Lt. Kenneth Neam, Tech II David Wood and Tech 1 Graham Rakestraw.

11-year-old rescued at Taylor Middle School

Eight Fauquier County firefighters and EMTs responded to Taylor Middle School on Oct. 27, 2022, in response to an 11-year-old boy who collapsed and stopped breathing while playing soccer.

EMTs arrived at the school to find the student unconscious, not breathing and without a pulse.

CPR was initiated and electrical leads were placed on the student to monitor his heart.

The EMTs quickly realized the student’s heart was not beating normally. They shocked his heart two times and initiated an IV. The student regained consciousness and was taken to an area hospital via a helicopter.

The student was released from the hospital later the same day and returned to school a few days later, according to a description of the incident.

Officers recognized in connection with that incident included Assistant Fire Chief Michael Gillam, Capt. Donald Jackson, Capt. Rob Smith, Medic Tech I Mason Ferraiuolo, Medic Tech I Christina Shepherd, and Engine 1101 members Capt. Rodney Woodward, Tech II Kevin Landman and Tech I April Reed.

Suicidal woman coaxed from the Warrenton Branch Greenway overpass

Three Town of Warrenton police officers responded to the Warrenton Branch Greenway overpass at U.S. 29 in July 2022 in response to a woman sitting on the unprotected edge of the bridge overlooking the eastern bypass.

The officers built a rapport with the woman, and after 20 tense minutes convinced her to come back from the edge of the bridge and agree to get medical help. The officers went to the hospital with her and stayed with her for hours after their shift ended, according to a description of the event.

Warrenton Police Officers recognized in connection with the incident included Sgt. Thomas Kamerer, Officer Hannah Stewart and Officer Maribeth Howser.

Man saved from opioid overdose

Four Town of Warrenton police officers responded to a home on Alexandria Pike on June 24, 2022, and arrived to find an adult male who was unconscious and had stopped breathing due to an opioid overdose. Officers began CPR and administered two doses of Narcan, which reverses the effects of an overdose, and the victim regained consciousness and began breathing on his own.

Officers recognized in connection with the incident included Cpl. Christopher Melmer, Officer Francis Radel, Capt. Chris Saykaly and Firefighter Medic Shawna Brown-Hahn.

Woman saved from prescription drug overdose

Two Warrenton police officers responded to a local hotel in August 2022 after a man reported that his ex-wife texted him saying she took some pills.

Officers arrived to find that the woman had several open prescription bottles. She initially denied taking the pills but then passed out while the officers were still in the room. She eventually admitted to taking the pills in an attempt to kill herself.

The officers administered Narcan to revive the woman, and the woman was taken to an area hospital where she was treated for her overdose and provided with psychiatric support.

About 20 other officers from all four departments were recognized with Meritorious Unit and Meritorious Service awards for incidents during which their actions were considered above and beyond the call of duty by their respective departments.

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Data Stream subscriber numbers In rural Orlean, According to the Aug. 26, 2022, Fauquier County countersuit, here are the residents still struggle projected and actual Data Stream subscriber numbers.

June 2019 April 2021 March 2022 to access the internet Tower Name/ INTERNET, from page 1 “We were going to keep our house in D.C. and use it when we needed,” Tipton said. “However, Data Stream comes in with the support of the county, and they build this infrastructure right across the street. Which we say, ‘Great!’ My wife is fully remote, and I have a lot of flexibility. It’s great; we don’t need the house in D.C., which we sold in late 2021.”

Data Stream’s internet service worked well for the Tiptons for a few months.

Now, Tipton and other residents say they experience regular internet outages. Andrea Barrett, a retired Hume resident, said she was recently without internet service for three weeks before it was restored. And residents’ attempts to reach Data Stream to report problems have generally been met with generic emails and voicemails.

“When you call the company, most of the time no one even answers,” said Barrett, who recently switched to Starlink.

Data Stream did not return phone calls or emails from the Fauquier Times requesting comment for this story.

Since 2019, Fauquier County has spent over $4.5 million to improve wireless internet access for residents and businesses by partnering with Data Stream, which agreed to add 15 cell phone towers around the county subsidized with county funds. The county agreed to pay the company $235,000 for each tower as an incentive to erect the towers and to provide internet access to residents at a reduced rate, according to a lawsuit Fauquier County filed against Data Stream in August 2022. The county filed the lawsuit in response to an initial lawsuit Data Stream filed against Fauquier in June 2022.

In addition to the tower incentives, the county paid rent to property owners who were willing to allow the towers to be erected on their properties. The county was also slated to pay Data Stream $10,000 a month to help pay staff costs, according to the county’s countersuit.

But nearly four years later, the residents who remain with Data Stream are paying more for service they say is unreliable.

Meanwhile, Fauquier County officials remain embroiled in a lawsuit with Data Stream but are also moving forward with a plan to use state grant money as well as about $10.5 million of the county’s federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to connect an additional 10,000 residents and businesses with in-ground fiber-optic internet cable. But construction likely won’t be completed until 2025.

The timing has left residents in limbo.

“We sort of inconvenience our employers when we can’t do virtual meetings and have inconsistent internet,” Tipton said. “We adapt to make it work. We go into town or into

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D.C., but that means a lot of driving and unexpected costs to ensure we have the necessary contingencies.

We understand the challenges associated with rural internet access but are disappointed and frustrated because it didn’t have to be this way.”

Dueling lawsuits

Since March 2021, Fauquier County has been embroiled in a fight with Data Stream. The county alleges the company “failed to respond to inquiries from county citizens seeking broadband service,” according to a March 26, 2021, letter the board of supervisors sent to the company.

The letter gave Data Stream 30 days to respond, or the county would “cease subsidy payments.”

The county stopped payments on May 1, 2021, according to court records.

Data Stream filed a $27 million lawsuit against the county on June 30, 2022. The internet provider said county officials breached contracts and engaged in “business conspiracy,” according to the company’s complaint.

In response, Fauquier County filed a $10 million countersuit on Aug. 26, 2022, alleging that Data Stream lied about its finances before entering into the 2019 contract with the county. The county’s counter complaint also alleges frequent outages and says the company has been unresponsive to customers.

In exchange for the county paying Data Stream’s rent and providing incentives, Data Stream had agreed to pay the county 20% of all subscriber fees it collected from customers receiving service in return for the county’s investment, according to the countersuit. Data Stream estimated it would provide service to about 3,000 subscribers, but the county’s countersuit says Data Stream never served more than 629 subscribers at a time.

As of Aug. 26, 2022, the county had only received $55,867 of its investment back from the internet provider, according to the countersuit.

There are no hearings yet scheduled for either Data Stream’s lawsuit or the county’s countersuit. Fauquier County Attorney Tracy Gallehr declined to comment due to the active lawsuits.

The search for other options

Tipton said he initially paid Data Stream $90 a month for internet service until the county subsidy went

away in early 2022.

Data Stream announced it would raise its rates in January 2022, which the county claimed was a violation of “the agreed rates Data Stream could charge to subscribers in the county,” according to the county’s countersuit.

After the subsidies ended, Tipton said he paid nearly $160 a month for Data Stream internet in addition to the $5,000 he spent to install a cell phone booster to improve LTE Verizon cell service for his home.

For internet, Tipton said he recently switched to Starlink, a self-installed service launched by Twitter and Tesla CEO Elon Musk that provides broadband internet in rural areas. Tipton said the startup cost was $700, and the service fee is $150 a month.

Now, Orlean residents waiting the county’s next internet expansion plan with All Points Broadband, which is being funded by the Virginia Telecommunication Initiative Grant. The project aims to provide “fiber-to-the-home to approximately 42,700 unserved locations” across a seven-county area in Virginia.

About 10,000 of those are in Fauquier County, according to a county webpage detailing the project.

The service will cost $199 for installation, and rates will range from $59.99 to $109.99 a month, depending on service speeds. Customers will also be able to subscribe to voice over internet protocol, which allows users to make calls using the internet.

The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development requires the project to be completed in 36 months. The county estimates that work on the Fauquier County project will be finished by October 2025.

As of Jan. 30, fiber construction was beginning in the county and is currently on track, according to the county webpage.

County residents can enter their addresses into All Point Broadband’s website, www.apbfiber.com, to see if their home will be served by the project.

The broadband project aims to serve areas that are “currently considered unserved” according to Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development standards. Orlean, Warrenton, New Baltimore, Bealeton and Marshall are included in the project, according to

the county webpage.

While waiting for All Points Broadband, Supervisor Mary Leigh McDaniel, I-Marshall, said she recommends residents “try and find existing internet providers, including local companies and national providers.”

Two towers, limited service

For now, frustration with the county’s internet access remains widespread, even for residents who agreed to have new cell towers erected on their properties such as Julie Reardon, also of Orlean.

Reardon, a monthly columnist for Old Town Crier, lives across the street from the Tiptons. She has a Data Stream temporary tower and a permanent Calvert Crossland Orlean tower installed on her property.

Reardon entered into a lease agreement with Data Stream for the temporary tower. Under the lease, Reardon receives electricity repayments and subsidized internet from the company. Reardon said she pays Data Stream around $30 a month for internet service.

Reardon said the company also has her on a “special list” for outages. If she calls to report a problem, Data Stream technicians respond quickly, she said.

But even with efficient service calls, Reardon said she still has AT&T Wireless as a back-up for cell and internet service. Reardon lives with a medical condition that could require emergency treatment. “(Data Stream internet service) is not that reliable,” Reardon said. “You can go like a week without having any service and somebody like me, who is one step away from a medical emergency, there’s no cell service here. We (would have to) drive someplace to use the cell phone.”

And while Starlink is an option, Reardon said it isn’t the best for her because of the self-installation involved.

“Now everybody’s going to Starlink, and we’ve thought about it too, but why should we pay all that expense? ... We aren’t tech savvy.

We’re in our 60s,” she said.

The Calvert Crossland tower on Reardon’s property was erected almost a year ago but still isn’t active.

Reardon has a five-year, renewable lease with Calvert Crossland, she said.

Cynthia Bruckner, a Calvert Crossland representative, said the company is working on a leasing agreement with Verizon to make the tower active.

“They’re paying me rent for a tower that they’re not able to generate any income (from),” Reardon said.

Reardon said she sees blame on both sides for Fauquier County’s continued internet woes.

“I’m sure (the county broadband authority) is going to paint out Data Stream as this pack of thieving villains,” Reardon said, “But I don’t think that’s the case. I think mistakes were made on both sides. But the bigger burden of shame is (on the) county. Because they have an obligation to their citizens.”

Reach Shannon Clark at sclark@ fauquier.com

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Culpeper man dies after police pursuit Staff Reports A 39-year-old Culpeper man died early Saturday after he lost control of his vehicle during a police pursuit that began in Fauquier County near New Baltimore, according to the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office.

In the “early morning hours” of Saturday, April 22, Fauquier County Sheriff’s deputies were conducting a traffic safety checkpoint near New Baltimore when a driver refused to stop, prompting a pursuit, according to Jeffery Long, a spokesman for the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office.

The pursuit entered Prince William County and continued into Fairfax County on Lee Highway. Near the intersection of Bull Run Post Office Road, the fleeing driver sideswiped another vehicle, which was also traveling north on Lee Highway, and lost control, striking a guardrail and crashing off the side of the road. The driver was ejected and pronounced deceased on scene, Long said in a news release.

The driver was identified as Ashton Robinson, 39, of Culpeper. The occupants of the vehicle that was swiped were not seriously injured.

The Fairfax County Police Department will be conducting the crash investigation, Long said.

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New stop signs aimed at slowing motorists in Warrenton 2 of the 3 new signs are along Waterloo Street Staff Reports Warrenton drivers can expect to slow down and stop at three additional intersections now that the Town of Warrenton Public Works Department installed three new stop signs earlier this month.

The new stop signs are located on Waterloo Street in front of Warrenton Middle School, at the intersection of Waterloo and Chestnut streets and at the intersection of Ashby and West Lee streets, according to Frank Cassidy, the Town of Warrenton’s interim town manager.

The stop signs were erected following a series of speed assessments and an analysis conducted through the public works department to determine the best method for reducing speed and increasing pedestrian

safety, Cassidy said.

“Ashby has been a pretty dangerous intersection for pedestrians for quite a while,” Cassidy said. “We put some signs out there with some additional markings, but they were disregarded. So, the next sign was to put a stop sign in.”

Speed study equipment will return to areas like Waterloo Street in the upcoming weeks, Cassidy said.

The town’s public works department has been studying different techniques to help control the speed on Waterloo Street. The equipment will help determine if the new stop signs have had a positive or negative effect on reducing speed in the area, Cassidy said.

“It’s not like everybody can call us and say, ‘Hey I want a stop sign

Planning commission denies utility-scale solar projects

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This stop sign in front of Warrenton Middle School on Waterloo Street is one of three installed this month by the Town of Warrenton. here,’” Cassidy said. “(Stop signs) go through a process of assessment and studies and analysis in which we

Sowego Solar project

SOLAR, from page 1 The planning commission voted 4-1 to recommend denial of Open Road Renewables’ plan to construct two separate solar farms, dubbed “Alameda Solar North” and “Alameda Solar South,” totaling about 663 acres in the Blackwelltown area. Only Planning Commissioner Robert Lee (Marshall) voted in favor.

The commission then voted 3-2 against Torch Clean Energy’s plan to build a 466-acre solar farm in the Bristersburg area called “Sowego Energy Facility.” Voting in favor of that project were Lee (Marshall) and Planning Commissioner Matthew Smith (Cedar Run). Voting against the projects were Planning Commission Chair Adrienne Garreau (Scott), Vice Chair John Meadows (Lee) and Commissioner Diane Roteman (Center).

The votes were based on the planning commissioners’ assessments on whether the solar projects complied with the county’s comprehensive plan.

Both applicants have 10 days to appeal the planning commission’s decision to the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors, according to Holly Meade, secretary and director of the Fauquier County Department of Community Development.

The supervisors can also overrule the planning commission’s decision by majority vote, Meade said.

Both solar companies presented similar proposals that sought to transform agricultural land in areas already traversed by high-voltage transmission lines and in-ground data cable into largescale solar farms.

Alameda’s 70- to 90-megawatt facility is planned to produce enough energy to power about 10,000 homes. The project represents an $84 million investment in the county, according to its application.

Sowego’s 80-megawatt facility would be similar in size and would represent a $100 million investment in the county. Both projects were proposed with a 40-year duration.

Both projects also proposed using herds of sheep to graze beneath the solar arrays to preserve the agricultural use of the land.

“Our goal is not only to do no harm to the historic resources but to actively contribute to them,” said Sam Gulland, Torch Clean Energy’s development manager.

But the planning commissioners said they believed the projects were too big and did not comply with the intentions of the county’s comprehensive plan.

try to refer to best practices and then reassess to see what the effects are before we take the next step.”

Proposal:

• 80MW Solar Generation Facility • Total Property Area: +/- 466 acres

• Total Project Area: +/300 acres • Total Use Area: +/195 acres

• 100 Million Investment

• $7 Million in County Revenue • Additional Fiscal Benefits from Siting Agreement

SOURCE: FAUQUIER COUNTY

Left: A map of the proposed Alameda North and Alameda South solar facilities slated for about 464 acres in the Blackswelltown area of Fauquier County.

Right: A map of the proposed Sowego Energy Facility in the Bristersburg area of Fauquier County.

“I’m not against solar power, solar panels (or) solar energy. I just do not believe that this parcel of land is appropriate,” Roteman said of the Sowego solar farm proposal. “I believe solar is more aptly appropriate ... in our industrially and commercially zoned areas and where appropriate in our service districts.

The company behind the Alameda projects, Texas-based Open Road Renewables, had previously withdrawn an initial application in July 2022 to provide “additional visual stimulations” and to conduct additional community outreach, the company said in a letter addressed to the county.

Kevin O’Neil, director of the Fauquier Climate Change group, gave his full support of the revised Alameda proposal on behalf of his group.

“We have never endorsed any of these outside companies,” O’Neil said. “We are endorsing this solar project by Open Roads as being in the best interest of the county.”

In December 2022, Charlottesville solar energy company Torch Clean Energy, which was behind the Sowego project, announced they would submit a new proposal after withdrawing a proposal in January 2022 that was met with opposition from residents and the county’s farming community.

Dozens of county residents spoke in opposition and in support of the solar projects. Many in opposition said they moved to Fauquier County for its rural landscape.

“This southern half of the county is where these things get pushed,” said Bucky Potter, a Cedar Run District resident. “This is another thing we have to fight off to keep Fauquier County what it is now.”

Mary Ruth, board member of the Citizens For Fauquier County, said both proposals defy the comprehensive plan by building on prime farmland and could potentially damage valuable topsoil.

“Before vegetation has a chance to grow, all the topsoil is swept away,” Ruth said. “When you wait 40 years (for the project to be finished) what is going to be left?”

David Kemp, who lives a mile from Sowego’s proposed site, said he supports the project because it would be smaller and is a needed change toward the production of cleaner energy in the county.

“We have to do something to get started somewhere with a change in how we do energy,” Kemp said. “I don’t like change, but we have to make adjustments for the future. Our kids need to see some hope in making some changes that are responsible.”

Reach Shannon Clark at sclark@fauquier.com.

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UVA study: Teen, pre-teen attempted suicide by poison rose during the pandemic

Officials urge safe storage of over-the-counter, prescription medications

Staff Reports The rate of suspected suicide attempts by poisoning among children and adolescents ages 10 to 19 reported to U.S. poison centers increased 30% during 2021 – the COVID-19 pandemic’s first full year – compared with 2019, a new UVA Health study found.

The increase in such reports was especially high among pre-teens.

Suspected suicide attempts by poisoning among children ages 10 to 12 increased 73% during 2021 compared with 2019. Among adolescents ages 13 to 15, the rate of suspected suicide attempts by poisoning increased 48.8% in 2021 versus 2019, UVA Health said in a news release.

The rate of suspected suicide attempts by poisoning among girls and young women ages 10 to 19 increased 36.8% in 2021 compared with 2019, the release said.

The findings are based on a review of cases reported to the National Poison Data System by U.S. poison centers as “intentional suspected suicide,” which encompass both suspected suicide attempts and intentional self-harm.

Girls accounted for 81.2% of the suspected suicide attempts among

“This significant increase in suicide attempts during the pandemic surprised us. We are alarmed at the dramatic increase in suicide attempts in such a young population, which continues to escalate according to our data.”

DR. CHRISTOPHER HOLSTEGE Medical director of the Blue Ridge Poison Center at UVA Health

adolescents ages 10 to 19 in 2021, compared with 77% in 2019. These increases in suspected suicides occurred while overall calls to the nation’s poison centers decreased 3.1% during the same two-year period, the release said.

The findings build on a concerning trend identified in an earlier UVA Health study, which found suspected suicide attempts by poisoning among children ages 6 to 19 increased 26.7% between 2015 and 2020.

“This significant increase in suicide attempts during the pandemic surprised us,” Dr. Christopher Holstege, medical director of the Blue Ridge Poison Center at UVA Health and chief of the Division of Medical Toxicology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, said in a statement.

“We are alarmed at the dramatic increase in suicide attempts in such a young population, which continues to escalate according to our data,”

Holstege added.

The two most common substances involved in the reported suicide attempts were acetaminophen and ibuprofen, two commonly available, over-the-counter pain relievers. The other most used substances were two antidepressant medications – sertraline and fluoxetine – along with diphenhydramine, an antihistamine available over-the-counter drug that is frequently used to treat allergies.

“These findings suggest that the mental health of children and adolescents might still be affected by the pandemic, raising concerns about long-term consequences, especially given that previous attempted suicide has been found to be the strongest predictor of subsequent death by suicide,” the researchers wrote in a scientific paper outlining the findings.

Based on the data, the researchers recommend a comprehensive ap-

proach to suicide prevention through partnerships among families, teachers, mental health professionals and public health leaders, the release said.

And given how frequently overthe-counter medications are used in suicide attempts, the researchers also suggest that schools and communities offer public education initiatives on the safe storage of overthe-counter medications and the availability of assistance in case of an overdose through America’s poison centers by calling 800-222-1222.

They also recommend additional promotion of the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for people experiencing a mental health crisis.

“As a society, we need to come together in a multi-disciplinary manner and strategize on how to best mitigate this rapidly escalating threat to our youth,” Holstege said.

Last month, UVA Children’s and Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital announced plans to create a new outpatient clinic in Albemarle County to meet the growing need for pediatric neurodevelopmental and behavioral health care in Central Virginia.

The researchers published their findings in the scientific journal “Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.”

The research team included Rita Farah, Saumitra V. Rege, Ryan J. Cole and Holstege, the release said.

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Game Review: Spot It!

By Mady May

SPECIAL TO THE FAUQUIER TIMES

This month we’re reviewing a game that’s perfect for our littlest readers: Spot It! In Spot It!, players try to ind matching pictures between cards to score points. From Star Wars to Paw Patrol to the Minions, this educational game features a huge variety of their favorite characters. With ive different game modes, this game tests who is the fastest to spot matching symbols and call them out.

Spot it! helps develop focus, visual perception,

speech-language, and ine motor skills. With its portable tin, the game is perfect for taking anywhere.

The average game takes 15 minutes to play for ages 6 and up and is made for 2-8 players.

Try the standard version out at our family-friendly game night on April 27th at Altered Suds Brewery, or take a look at our selection at Warrenton Hobby Shoppe!

Mady May is a Game Master at the Warrenton Hobby Shoppe at 46 Main Street, Warrenton. You can reach her at 540.347.9212

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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING FAUQUIER EVENTS APRIL 26 TO MAY 5 CHURCH EVENTS

Warrenton resident Hilary Pierce and George Willis perform with a cast of the musical comedy “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.”

Fundraiser What: “Havana Nights” Saint John the Evangelist School Spring Fundraiser When: 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 29 Where: Saint John the Evangelist School, 111 John E. Mann St., Warrenton Cost: Tickets $75 single admission; $120 couples admission Tickets: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/2023-sjes-spring-gala-havananights-tickets- 563718827187 Info: Dancing; food; festivities; all proceeds will be used to update school safety and continue with security improvements Dinner What: Community Fish Fry When: 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 29 Where: Amissville United Methodist Church, 14760 Lee Highway, Amissville Cost: Donations appreciated Info: Hosted by the United Methodist Men in the church social hall; Cobbler Mountain Grass is providing music; menu is fried fish, fish tacos, grilled chicken, fries, coleslaw, hushpuppies, desserts and ice cream; 540-937-4978 Celebration What: Installation Service of Pastor and 150th Anniversary Celebration When: 2 p.m. Saturday, April 29 Where: First Baptist Church, 687 Main St., Washington Info: The church is celebrating its new pastor the Rev. Brevetta Jordan, the first female pastor to lead the congregation and also the 150th anniversary of the church; 540-6612013; public is invited Concert What: Blue Ridge Singers Spring 2023 Concert Series When: 4 p.m. Sunday, April 30 Where: Trinity Episcopal Church, 9108 John S. Mosby Highway, Upperville ONGOING EVENTS Farmers Market What: Warrenton Farmers High Season Market When: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, April 22, to Nov. 18 Where: 21 Main St., Old Town Warrenton Info: Indoor and outdoor spaces Theater What: Fauquier Community Theatre presents “Musical - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” When: Friday, April 28, to Sunday, May 14 Where: Vint Hill Theater on the Green, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton Cost: Tickets- $18 to $22 Info: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday April 28, 29, May 5, 6, 12, 13; 2 p.m. Sunday matinees, April 30, May 7, 14 Reservations: 540-349-8760 Tickets: www.FCTstage.org Exhibition What: Romantic Bronzes from the Virginia Museum of Fine Art When: Noon to 5 p.m. Thursday to Sunday, April 14, to August 23 Where: National Sporting Library and Museum, 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg Info: 540-687-6542 Exhibition What: Endurance-Secretariat’s Triple Crown at 50 When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday to Sunday, through May 14 Where: National Sporting Library and Museum, 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg Info: 50th anniversary of Secretariat winning the Triple Crown

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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, from Friday, April 28 through Sunday, May 14.

With a cast of 25, Fauquier Community Theatre presents the musical comedy “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.” Performances are at the Vint Hill Theater on the Green located at 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton.

Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. All tickets are for reserved seating and are available online from $18 - $22 at www.FCTstage.org or by calling 540-349-8760.

Community What: Joint Community Academy When: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. (every Tuesday) April 25, to June 27 Where: Warrenton Police Department, Community Room, 333 Carriage House Lane, Warrenton Info: Sponsored by the Warrenton Police Department and the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office; 540-347-1107 or https:// www.warrentonva.gov/209/2023-JointCommunity-Academy Food assistance What: Peas and Grace When: 8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, and 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturdays Where: Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains Info: Those in need of food assistance Spiritual Care Support Ministries What: Support groups/counseling and special events for those experiencing the death of a loved one, divorce and chronic illness When: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday closed on Sunday Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Info: 540-349-5814 or www.scsm.tv The S.E.E. Recovery Center What: Recovery-oriented groups, meetings and the opportunity to speak with someone about mental health or substance use recovery When: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday; and 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday Where: The S.E.E. Recovery Center, 710 U.S. Ave., Culpeper Info: 540-825-3366 or SEERecovery@ rrcsb.org Wednesday, April 26 Fundraiser What: LHS Macy’s Cheerleaders Spirit Night When: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: Chick-fil-A, 256 W. Lee Highway, Warrenton Cost: Mention LHS Cheerleaders and a portion of purchase will support them Info: Liberty High School competition cheer has been invited to the 97th annual Macy’s Day Parade this year; proceeds will assist the cheerleaders with travel, stay, food expenses in New York City; Sarah Dovell, 540-359-1039 Yoga What: Sunset Yoga When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, and Wednesday, May 3

Where: Wollam Gardens, 5167 Jeffersonton Road, Jeffersonton Cost: $20 Tickets: https://www.wollamgardens. com/shop/flowers-and-yoga-at-the-farmsunday-july-14-1-330pm Info: Bring mat Health What: Wednesday Wind Down for adults When: 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, and Wednesday, May 3 Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Info: De-stressing activity Skill building What: Pre-K Skill Builders for ages 3 to 5 with caregiver When: 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, April 26, and Wednesday, May 3 Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Info: Get ready for kindergarten with fun activities and crafts Older Adults What: OWLS (Older Wiser Learners) Coffeehouse for active, older adults When: 2:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 26 Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: An additional coffeehouse social is being offered to accompany the regular OWLS monthly program; enjoy conversation, games and new friends; refreshments provided Alzheimer’s seminar What: Alzheimer’s and dementia-related illnesses When: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 26 Where: Virtual Info: Presented by the Villa at Suffield Meadows Registration: Sophia Cameron, 540-3163800 Health What: Total Joint Replacement class When: 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 26 Where: Fauquier Health, 500 Hospital Drive, Chestnut Room, Warrenton Info: Learn about joint replacement surgery and rehabilitation Registration: 540-316-5000 Story time What: Raising Readers Story Time for 2-to-4-year-old children with a caregiver When: 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 11 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, and Wednesday May 3 Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: Longer stories, finger plays and songs

Story time What: In-person story time for children up to age 5 and families When: 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, and Wednesday, May 4 Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall and Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: Caregivers must remain in the children’s areas ESL class What: English-as-a-second-language class presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education programs When: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, and Wednesday, May 3 Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: 540-718-8243 Nature What: Nature School for children in grades 1 to 5 When: 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, April 26 Where: The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton Cost: $180; $145 for Friends of the Clifton Institute Registration: 540-341-3651 Info: Activities, nature walks and more; bring a small backpack with a full water bottle and snack, a small towel, seat pad Trivia What: Trivia Night When: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, and Wednesday May 3 Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton Info: Hosted by Fauquier Trivia Trivia What: 2023 Trivia When: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, and Wednesday May 3 Where: Barking Rose Brewing Company, 9057 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton Thursday, April 27 Senior supper What: Senior Supper for seniors 55-plus When: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 27, and Thursday, May 4 Where: Bistro on the Hill, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton Cost: $7.50 Coffee and conversation What: Fellowship, encouragement, hope through conversation with others When: 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, April 27, and Thursday, May 4 Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Info: 540-349-5814; coffee, tea, light refreshments Food pantry What: Fauquier FISH Food Pantry for residents of Fauquier County When: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27; 9:30 to noon Saturday, April 29, and Tuesday, May 2 Where: Fauquier FISH, 24 Pelham St., Warrenton Info: Ready-to-cook meals and additional food for those who need help; bring ID and proof of county residency Story time What: Live Online Story Time for young children and caregivers When: 10:30 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday, April 27 Where: Virtual Info: Finger plays and sing-alongs Registration: https://fauquierlibrary.org/ services/kids

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A living legacy Defending champions Andi’amu and Snap Decision grabbed the headlines – and won the headliners, at Saturday’s 103rd running of the Middleburg Spring Races. But perhaps the most special victor was Maggie Bryant Memorial distaff hurdle winner Right Tempo. Right Tempo, at right, was bred by the late Maggie Bryant herself, race namesake and Hall of Fame horsewoman who died at her Middleburg farm in 2021. The French-bred 5-year-old is trained in Pennsylvania by current leading trainer Leslie Young and was ridden by top English pro David England.

Racing returns to Glenwood Park this Sunday for the Middleburg Hunt Point-to-Point – full results, more photos and admission details are at centralentryoffice.com.

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Explore Upperville showgrounds this Saturday

By Betsy Burke Parker

Special to the Fauquier Times

The 2023 Upperville Colt and Horse Show hosts a free Arbor Day celebration at the historic Grafton Farm showgrounds east of town this Saturday, April 29 from noon to 3 p.m.

Picnics are encouraged, and leashed dogs are allowed.

As the oldest horse show in the U.S., the Upperville show turns 170 this year, running from June 5 to 11. The site is on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of the most historically intact showgrounds in the nation. Some of the oak tree canopy dates to the Revo-

lutionary War era, and Grafton and the surrounding farms were witness to action during the Civil War. Founded in 1853 as a one-day show, Upperville has grown to six rings and a week of A-rated and international competition. The show highlight is Sunday’s $226,000 Upperville Jumper Classic CSI4*, with a Horses and Horsepower car show and a hat contest topping off the day.

UCHS is a 501(c)3 benefiting the churches of Upperville outreach programs and other area charities. For complete schedules and up-to-the-minute results, visit upperville.com.

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Virtual Public Information Meeting Monday, May 8, 2023, 6:30 p.m. https://www.virginiadot.org/Route50GooseCreek Virtual Public Information Meeting Find out about plans to replace the Route 50 bridge over Goose Creek.

The bridge was built in 1954. The project includes corrosion-resistant steel to reduce long-term maintenance, as well as aesthetic treatment of the bridge parapets and rails that will pay homage to the surrounding historic area. Two lanes will remain along the bridge with wider shoulders in each direction.

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Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | April 26, 2023 When: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 27, Saturday, April 29 and Thursday, May 4 Where: Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St., Middleburg Info: Tom Sweitzer’s version of Zumba; 540-687-6373

Community Jam Nights When: 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, April 28 Where: Orlean Market, 5855 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall Info: Bring instrument RSVP: 540-364-2774

Live music What: Featuring Daniel Neihoff When: 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 27 Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton

Featuring Austin Boggs When: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 28 Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton

Friday, April 28 Story time What: Story Time When: 11 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 28, and Friday, May 5 Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: Stories, songs and coloring time; 540-878-5358 Book Cellar What: Book Cellar with books, movies and music for all ages; sponsored by the Friends of Fauquier Library to support programs When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 28, Saturday, April 29 and Friday, May 5 Where: John Barton Payne Building Basement, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton Volunteer: 540-341-3447 Theater What: “Beauty and the Beast” When: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 28, and Saturday, April 29 Where: Foxcroft School, 22407 Foxhound Lane, Middleburg Info: Open to the public Live music Featuring Austin Boggs When: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 28 Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton

Karaoke What: Karaoke Night When: 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, April 28 Where: Beer Hound Brewery, 201 Waters Place, Culpeper Saturday, April 29 Bookstore Day What: Independent Bookstore Day When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 29 Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: 10 to 11 a.m. Kids’ Book Olympics (continuing for all ages, all day) author signings: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Brian Noyes; 2 to 4 p.m. Christine Virgin; find the golden ticket to win a year’s worth of FREE AUDIOBOOKS from Libro.FM; spin the prize wheel; choose a free ARC with any purchase; show off bookshop t-shirts; share your book love on social media and share your favorite book of all time Story time What: Fox Tales Story Time with NSLM and Middleburg Library for all ages When: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 29 Where: National Sporting Library and Museum, 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg Info: Partnership with the Middleburg Public Library Art What: All Ages Art for elementary, middle

and high school students When: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 29 Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Info: Learn a different artistic element and the artists who mastered these elements and their process and body of work Hangar sale What: Vintage Aircraft Instruments at Culpeper Capital Wing When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 29 Where: Culpeper Regional Airport, 12517 Beverly Ford Road, Brandy Station Info: All types of instruments will be available for sale, some with specification sheets; warbird rides available Tickets: https://www. capitalwingwarbirds.org Festival What: Strawberry Festival When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 29, and Sunday, April 30 Where: Messick’s Farm Market, 6025 Catlett Road, Bealeton Cost: Online admission $13 per person; seniors (ages 55 and up) $8 Tickets: https://www. messicksfarmmarket.ticketspice.com/ messicks-straweberry-festival, at the door admission $15 per person; $10 seniors (ages 55 and up) Info: Pick strawberries; barrel train rides; slides; hayrides; bounce pillow; goats; candy cannon; and more Plants What: Master Gardeners’ Plant and Seed Swap for adults When: 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 29 Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Info: Get information and new specimens to liven up a garden or windowsill

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In support of the utility-scale Alameda Solar facility

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Town’s idea to purchase the Warrenton Horse Show is a win-win I was delighted to see the exciting news about the town of Warrenton and the Warrenton Horse Show. Over 20 years ago, I was active on the board as a director and as president, and even then, we understood the importance of connecting community and the benefits green space on communities like Warrenton.

Today I am merely a fan from afar. And always look forward to leaning into Warrenton’s Labor Day tradition of the historic horse show. It’s a rare gem in the history of American agriculture and horse showing for over 120 years.

This is a brilliant solution to provide stewardship and sustainability for an iconic organization and, at the same time, uplift the Warrenton Community.

I am clearly biased as I love Warrenton and founded Less Cancer in Fauquier County to protect public health.

Since the pandemic, it is clear

I am in favor of the Alameda Solar facility that is proposed for 464 acres near the Fauquier County Airport. The Fauquier County Planning Commission conducted a hearing on this proposal on April 20.

I am in favor of the Alameda proposal for a number of reasons.

It is proposed for one of only a few locations in the county that are ideally suited for utility-scale solar. It would take up only about one-tenth of 1% of county land but would go a long way toward doing our “fair share” of getting the state off fossil fuels. No topsoil would be lost, and with the site’s land mostly flat, very little earth-moving would be required.

The facility would create an

how important these types of spaces can be to a community like ours; lifesaving in some cases. Parks are important public health solutions in communities.

There is published evidence that speaks of the importance of these types of spaces benefiting community health. These spaces are critical tools for active living lowering risks for potential chronic disease.

But beyond that, they are safe spaces for residents to connect. We all know what isolation can entail – not seeing family or friends or connecting with ones we love. The pandemic taught us that people did not just die from COVID but from broken hearts due to isolation.

People died without their partners of decades by their sides.

I love this collaboration to enhance and improve the town we all love, work and live. It’s a win- win.

Congratulations to all.

JUDY LAMANA Warrenton

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The Kettle Run High baseball team is 5-3 in the Northwestern District and trails leaders James Wood (7-0) and Millbrook (7-1). The Cougars (7-4 overall) lead Sherando (4-4), Liberty (2-6), Fauquier (2-6) and Handley (1-8). In softball, Fauquier is 6-3 and sits in third place behind leaders Sherando (8-0) and James Wood (6-1). Kettle Run (4-4), Millbrook (3-6), Liberty (2-6) and Handley (0-9) are next.

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No track, no problem this spring for thriving Liberty track program Coach Rodman’s talented team has been practicing nearby as new surface gets built

Liberty’s top track performers

By Peter Brewington

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

Stop by the Liberty High track after school and you’ll see no athletes working out. But don’t mistake that for inactivity.

A new track is being installed at Liberty this spring and the surface still needs to be applied, so the Eagles have been working out at nearby Grace Miller Elementary School.

“Right now we have a field owned by the county along Route 28 near Grace Miller Elementary. The staff is doing a great job keeping it mowed. Our track is just asphalt so we have to keep the kids off it. It’s paved but we’re waiting for the surface to be laid,” said Rodman.

There is no timeline when the surface will be installed and available for use, Rodman said, noting the runway at Liberty’s track is still somewhat usable for the throwers and jumpers.

After six years as the Eagles’ distance running coach, Rodman is in her first year as the LHS head track coach. She is guiding a resurgent 54-member squad that is seeing more athletes capable of doing damage in district, region and state meets.

“We are a young program that is growing exponentially. This win-

PHOTO BY ANDREA RODMAN

Liberty’s track program is on the upswing and includes standouts such as senior sprinter Maya Turner (left), will run at Emory and Henry, and Ryan Wilson-McCoy (right), a star triple jumper. ter we had our largest team by far and that has continued through the spring,” said Rodman, the mother of current Princeton University all-American and former Eagle state champion Sam Rodman, who graduated in 2021.

Rodman says individual results have been the focus so far as young athletes improve their personal records each meet, and the Eagles’ college caliber stars like Ryan Wilson-McCoy, Aidan Neidich, Cole Hoffman, Jackson Arnold, Maya Turner, Isabelle Cavins, Kayla Lopez and more work on qualifying times for the postseason.

“I feel we’re doing well this spring. We’ve had injuries to key people but we’re lining up for the postseason. We got a lot of PRs (personal records) at Kettle Run last week. We have a lot of young people who are progressing quickly as they get into the sports,” she said.

The Eagles rolled to victory in a recent tri-meet last week at Kettle Run, downing the Cougars and Millbrook.

Liberty has two more invitational meets, including the Dogwood Track Classic on May 5-6 in Charlottesville. “We’ve got a good group that can excel down there. We might take a bus,” she said. “For us to take a bus to Dogwood is a big deal,” she said.

“Taking a bus” could almost be a catch phrase for Liberty track’s growth. Liberty had enough strong competitors to take a bus to regionals for the first time in a long-time last year.

Rodman, who has also served as the Eagles’ cross country coach, is at the forefront of the program’s surge.

A former Department of Defense employee, she is transitioning to become a full-time teacher and will earn her master’s degree in education from the University of Virginia in late May. She is serving as an intern teacher at Liberty and hopes to be assigned to teach history at the school next year.

Rodman says her new role as head coach requires different duties. Since Liberty does not have a

-Ryan Wilson-McCoy: Senior won the district and region indoor triple jump titles and took third in the triple jump at the Class 4 indoor track meet. He was fourth at the Adidas indoors national meet. He is considering options to compete in college.

-Isabelle Cavins: Star senior sprinter will run at UNC-Wilmington.

Won the Northwestern District outdoor title in the 100 last year, winning in a school-record 11.47.

Was fifth at indoor states in the 55 in 2022.

-Maya Turner: Senior sprinter will run track at Emory and Henry.

-Kayla Lopez: Senior distance runner will run at Christopher Newport.

-Jackson Arnold: The senior sprinter recently set a PR in the 100-meter dash and hopes to run collegiately.

-Aidan Neidich/Cole Hoffman: Talented junior middle distance runners expect to qualify for states in various races. throwing coach, she’s been supervising that group. “It’s a struggle not to have a throws coach, so someone has to be with them all the time,” said Rodman, who is also spending less time with the middle distance runners she once guided which included her superstar son Sam, who won two state titles.

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SELECT COMPANY FOR BRENTON DOYLE 2016 Kettle Run grad becomes third Fauquier man to make major leagues

By Peter Brewington

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

Brenton Doyle was born to hit a baseball very hard. That innate skill has brought him to the pinnacle of his sport.

On Monday night, Doyle, 24, became the third man from Fauquier County to play Major League Baseball when he started for the Colorado Rockies in a 6-0 win against the Cleveland Guardians. The 2016 Kettle Run High graduate played center field and went 0-for-3 with a walk and scored a run.

“This feels awesome. All of my hard work is paying off,” Doyle told The Denver Post the day before his debut. The 6-foot-2, 200-pounder was hitting .306 with five home runs and a .633 slugging percentage in 12 games at Class AAA Albuquerque.

Doyle is the first Fauquier County product since former Fauquier High pitcher Mike Duvall

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Brenton Doyle has made history as the third Fauquier County player to play Major League Baseball, following Mike Duvall (1998-2001) and Bud Metheny (1943-46). Jud WIlson (1922-1945) of Remington was a star in the Negro Leagues and is in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

to reach the big leagues. A 1993 FHS grad, Duvall, 48, spent four seasons as a left-handed middle relief pitcher from 1998 to 2001, playing for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and Minnesota Twins.

Duvall appeared in 53 MLB games, posting a 1-1 record and 4.76 ERA. He left the game in 2003 due to a reoccurring arm injury.

A third Fauquier County product, Bud Metheny, had a four-year career as a New York Yankees outfielder in the 1940s. Metheny graduated from old Calverton High in southern Fauquier County, played four years at William & Mary and reached the Yankees in 1943, getting in the World Series that year as the Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals. Metheny became a legend at Old Dominion University as a baseball coach, posting a 423-363-6 record.

Another Fauquier County product, Jud “Boojum” Wilson, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006 for his exploits in the Negro Leagues. Wilson, who was born in Remington, had a career average of .350 playing for the Baltimore Black Sox, Homestead Grays and Philadelphia stars from 1923 to 1945. Wilson had 1,080 hits in his legendary career. Negro League statistics are included in MLB’s official statistics.

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Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | April 26, 2023

COUGARS RUN OUT OF STEAM IN 3-1 BOYS SOCCER LOSS TO HANDLEY Despite setback, Kettle Northwestern District soccer standings Run leads district thanks boys 1, Kettle Run 5-1-1 (6-2-1 overall) to Judges’ VHSL violation 2, Fauquier 5-4 (8-4 overall)

By Matthew Proctor

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

Kettle Run is the Northwestern District’s first place boys soccer team with an asterisk.

The Cougars lost last Friday’s home showdown match with former frontrunner Handley 3-1, but still have a healthy lead in the district thanks to a VHSL violation by the Judges.

Kettle Run entered the second half down 1-0, but the powerful Judges foiled the Cougars’ comeback hopes with a quick goal from Dash Fitzsimmons and another from Ramon Diaz-Guzman to seal the deal.

“We had early chances in the beginning of the match, but when the second half started, we kind of fell down. We got beat by aggressive play,” Cougars’ coach Elvis Ochoa said.

Despite the loss, Kettle Run (6-2-

3, Sherando 4-3-1 (4-6-1 overall) 3, Millbrook 4-3-1 (6-5-1 overall) 5, Handley 4-5 (4-6-1 overall) 6, Liberty 2-5-1 (2-7-1 overall) 7, James Wood 2-5 (4-7 overall)

1 overall, 5-1-1 district) remains in first place due to a string of Handley forfeits that dropped the Judges (4-61, 4-5) to fifth.

The Winchester City school revealed in early April they’d been playing an ineligible player and self-reported the violation to the Virginia High School League. Handley forfeited five district games played in late March and early April. Four Judges’ wins and one draw became losses.

The Judges were in first place with a 7-0-1 district record prior to the VHSL ruling. Fauquier (5-2) moved into second while Sherando and Millbrook (4-3-1) are now tied

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Junior Jake Steinburg’s early shot missed off the post in last Friday’s 3-1 home loss to Handley. Despite the loss the Cougars (6-2-1) still lead the district for third following the forfeits. Handley has won four straight since the situation was resolved.

One of Handley’s overturned victories was a 1-0 win over Kettle Run on March 21, and, while the Cougars move into first place because of it, Ochoa believes the Judges are the team to beat.

“On the field, they’re first. They beat us both times, so we consider them ahead of us,” he said.

To open the game, Kettle Run came out aggressive, creating a pair of chances in the sixth and eighth minutes.

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ANOTHER LOPSIDED WIN FOR KETTLE RUN GIRLS LACROSSE Mahoney scores three goals, White adds two as Cougars handle Brentsville 9-2

By Matthew Proctor

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

Following a dominant 9-2 victory over Brentsville on April 19, the Kettle Run girls lacrosse team enters the home stretch playing exactly how coach Addison Foudray wants them to.

“We’ve been able to be super competitive against everyone else we’ve played,” she said. “As long as we can keep the teamwork up and keep communicating and having some patience on offense, then I think it’s going to be a strong end to the season for us.”

The Cougars have since won their seventh game in a row as they defeated Liberty 18-9 on Monday to improve to 8-1 overall and 4-0 in the region. Culpeper County (5-0) leads the region from Kettle Run, Meridian (2-0) and Fauquier (2-1).

“It always is a competitive game when we play Kettle Run, so it’s always going to be physical. It’s always going to be tough. We know it’s a good competition,” Brentsville coach Julie O’Neil said.

Kettle Run opened its season with a 14-2 win over Brentsville before suffering an 11-6 loss to Class 6 Lightridge on March 20. The Cougars have been perfect since, defeating Eastern View 12-2, Class 6 Forest Park 17-2 and Handley 13-2 during their seven-game win streak.

“That first loss came to us early in the season, and I think we’ve really grown a lot. They’ve really been doing a lot of work at practice to improve, and we’ve seen it throughout

PHOTO BY JOSHUA JAKUM

Grace Chumley goes airborne for powerful shot in 17-2 win against Forest Park.

The Kettle Run girls lacrosse team is 8-1 and won six in a row. the rest of the season,” Foudray said.

Kettle Run wasted little time after the opening faceoff as they scored just two minutes into the game. Goalie Abigail Beattie cleared the ball to Rinna Hoskins in the midfield and she pushed it forward to find Morgan Mahoney open on the right side of the net for the first goal of the game.

After Brentsville’s Brenna Reedy scored on a penalty shot a minuteand-a-half later to make it 1-1, Kettle Run’s Jordan White scored twice for a 3-1 lead.

At the 16-minute mark, White drove right from the top of the 12-meter fan, split three Tiger defenders and scored from the edge of the crease. The junior added another three minutes later as she drove left from the top of the fan, beat her

defender one-on-one and again finished from point blank range.

Mahoney scored her second goal with eight minutes left in the first half as the senior posted up in front of the net, received a pass from Katherine Bloom, spun to her left and finished with a bounce shot making it 4-1. “(Mahoney and White) are working really well both together and just on their own. They’re really strong at taking it in and driving it, but they’re also really good at seeing each other cutting,” Foudray said. “They’ve been great, and I know the younger girls are looking up to them and learning from them.”

In the final two minutes of the half, Caitlyn Millhoff blew by her defender along the left wing with a little hesitation and a slight head

fake and finished at the net for a 5-1 lead. Brentsville’s Janelle Tousha scored up close in the final seconds to make it 5-2 at the break.

Nine minutes into the second half, Katherine Bloom found Carmen Cruickshank to the right of the goal. Cruickshank turned upfield and scored on a bounce shot to the far corner to extend the lead to 6-2.

“We’re really starting to wait for those good passes, the good opportunities, the good cuts, and everyone’s doing well across the board, from our seniors to our freshmen, of being patient and having really solid cuts into the eight (meter arc),” said Foudray.

Mahoney completed the hat trick as she made it 7-2 with eight minutes left after scoring from a narrow angle along the right side of the goal on an assist from Annemarie Twomey.

Freshman Avery Clarke capped off the night with a pair of goals in the final five minutes. First, she made a brilliant cut towards the goal from outside the fan, received a pass from Mahoney and finished an open look along the crease, then scored her second on a penalty shot to put Kettle Run ahead 9-2.

Holding the Tigers scoreless in the second half made Foudray happy and she praised her back line.

“Our goalie (Abigail Beattie) did great. I’ve said before, she’s our brick wall back there. And our defense is doing a great job of crashing, playing team defense, (being) ready to help,” she said. “Our key for defense is communication. They’ve really started talking to each other.

They’re making sure that they’re keeping their head up, looking everywhere. And that’s been crucial for us as the season has gone on.”

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Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | April 26, 2023

A GREEN WAVE OF GOALS Kettle Run brothers combine for 16 goals in 21-8 boys lacrosse win over Liberty

By Matthew Proctor

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

How dynamic, prolific and unstoppable are brothers Jake and Matt Green?

The Kettle Run boys lacrosse twins were impossible to miss in Monday’s 21-8 win over visiting Liberty as they averaged a goal every three minutes and combined for 16.

Thanks to rapid ball movement and dynamic stick skill, the senior attackmen punished the defense all night as Matt scored nine goals while Jake scored seven.

“They’re the two best attackmen in the region, they might be the two best in the state,” Kettle Run coach Bryan Logan said. “We’re going to go as far as they carry us. They’ve been awesome.”

Kettle Run extended its winning streak to five games as the Cougars improved to 7-3 overall and 3-1 in the region, while Liberty fell to 4-4 and 2-3.

Kettle Run sits in second in the region behind Class 3 Meridian (3-0) and ahead of Brentsville (4-2), Fauquier (2-1), and Culpeper County and Liberty (2-3).

The Greens were an unsolvable problem for the Eagles from the opening faceoff as they scored five in the first eight minutes to lead 7-0.

“This is the best the team has ever looked,” Matt Green said.

Said Jake, “I think we started off really hot, and then I think the beginning of the third quarter, we were kind of cold for a little bit,” he said. “I think

PHOTO BY COY FERRELL

Matt Green (above middle) scored nine goals in Monday’s 21-8 win over Liberty as the Kettle Run boys lacrosse team continued its recent rampage. we should have been putting up like 30 goals.”

Coach Logan liked the play of his entire squad.

“Obviously, Matt and Jake were fantastic. We were great on our faceoffs, Ryan Dachowski and Scott Kaufman were awesome,” he said. “Liberty knocked us out of the playoffs the last two years.

We wanted this win, so we were going to go get it.”

Said Liberty coach Mike Gesiotto, “I have a whole lot of younger players. And they’re good athletes, they got good sticks. I think we play good lacrosse. The score doesn’t reflect it, but I don’t think we did terrible.”

Down 7-0, Owen Rogers and Tayler Schaeffer put Liberty on the board with back-to-back goals in the final two minutes as Kettle Run led 7-2 after the first.

The twins netted two more each to open the second as the Cougars lead extended to 11-2 five minutes into the quarter and 13-4 at the half.

The third quarter was the lowest scoring quarter of the game as the teams went back and forth with

the score ending at 16-7. Scotty Barone scored his second and Matt Green scored his sixth and seventh for the Cougars while Schaeffer, Corbin Barb and Mason Turner added goals for the Eagles.

The twins capped off their once-in-a-lifetime performance with two more goals apiece in the fourth. Morgan Robey also scored in the quarter for the Cougars and Barb added his fourth for the Eagles before the running clock reached triple zeros in Kettle Run’s 21-8 win.

Gesiotto tipped his cap to the Green twins in a postgame tribute.

“All those kids have played together for a very long time. They have very high lacrosse IQs, they’re good dodgers,” he said. “Tonight was their night. I don’t know if we could have beat them even if we did everything we could.”

“I think we’re in a position that we can win this region and keep going,” Logan said. “There are great teams out there, but if we keep executing, we’re going to be hard to stop.”

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Let’s talk about title insurance. Is it really needed?

By Mason Dalman

Special to the Fauquier Times

Closing on your new home is an exciting and rewarding experience that has often come together after years of saving, careful research and expert guidance from a well-informed and caring real estate agent.

At that closing, you will receive title to your home, which is your ownership right to the property. This title comes in the form of a deed that was recorded with the land records in your county or city. When going through this purchase process, you will hear that a title search was done on the property, which is an examination of the public records to confirm that you can take full legal ownership of the property once the seller signs the deed.

Often, the title search reveals “defects” or “clouds” in the chain of title. These defects range from unpaid real estate taxes to typographical errors, to fraud or forgery in the chain of paperwork, to outstanding liens against the property.

They may include undisclosed child support liens, discovery of a second will or even unlikely events such as an old deed executed under a

faked power of attorney. Sometimes these defects do not show up in the land records or were possibly missed by the title examiner.

Title insurance is what will protect you, the insured, against covered title defects affecting the insured property. It is required by nearly all lenders because they understand the gravity of the situation if a defect is discovered. Lenders want to ensure that their interest is covered no matter if it’s a small claim or a claim that’s worth the entire value of the property.

Under that same principle, title insurance for homeowners is also advised. These one-time policy premiums are paid at closing for both lenders and homeowners, and unlike other insurances, title insurance protects the client from issues that may have occurred before and after the property was purchased. This policy protects new homeowners from having to fight these title disputes on their own as it includes coverage for legal expenses, which may be necessary to investigate, litigate or settle an adverse claim.

So, what are the statistics?

According to the American Land Title Association, a title defect is

discovered in roughly 25% of all real estate transactions. In the first nine months of 2022, the title industry spent $438.7 million in title insurance claims. In 2021, title claims totaled to $474.4 million.

Additionally, roughly 75% of claims are made in the first six years of purchasing the home. Approximately 5% of title policies will have a title claim – meaning that a defect was discovered or created after the real estate settlement company searched, cleared and insured that title.

Don’t forget, that percentage does not include those who didn’t purchase title insurance and had a claim. And it’s also not every person – but every policy, meaning you could be a part of that 5% more than once if you’ve owned more than one property.

Just as you wouldn’t drive without auto insurance, why would you buy a home without title insurance? You have worked hard for your home.

Protect it.

As with any insurance contract, the insurance provisions express the coverage afforded by the title insurance policy, and there are exceptions, exclusions and conditions to coverage that limit or narrow the coverage afforded by the policy.

Also, some coverage or services may not be available in a particular area or transaction due to legal, regulatory or underwriting considerations.

Please contact an insurance representative for further information.

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CALENDAR, from page 12 Earth Day What: Earth Day-Build a Marble Roller Coaster for tweens ages 9 to 12 When: 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 29 Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Registration: 540-422-8500 x3 or https:// fauquierlibrary.org/services/kids Info: Use STEM skills to design, build and test a marble roller coaster with the Program Coordinator for Fauquier County Environmental Services Plants What: Master Gardeners’ Plant and Seed Swap fir adults When: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 29 Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10977 Willow Drive North, Bealeton Info: Get information and new specimens to liven up a garden or windowsill Planes What: WWII Warbirds at Culpeper Open House for family event When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 29 Where: Culpeper Regional Airport, 12517 Beverly Ford Road, Brandy Station Cost: WWII Warbird Rides Tickets: available at: https://www. capitalwingwarbirdrides.org Info: WWII Warbird rides; view one-of-akind aircraft on static display; helicopter demonstration flight; visit the aviation museum; ride on a Ural motorcycle with sidecar; climb inside a B-26 machine gun turret; aviation themed items for sale Race What: Spring Valley View Hard Cider Challenge 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon When: 8 a.m. to 1. p.m. Saturday, April 29 Where: Valley View Farm, 1550 Leeds Manor Road, Delaplane Cost: Registration fees 5k - $35 Registration: https://bishopevents.com/

event/2023-spring-valley-view-hard-ciderchallenge-5k-10k-half/ Info: Walkers and leashed pets are welcome; proceeds benefit the Friends of Sky Meadows Arbor Day What: Middleburg Arbor Day Celebration When: 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 29 Where: Middleburg Community Charter School, 101 N. Madison St., Middleburg Info: Refreshments and the dedication of a tree planted in memory of Joe Embrey Arbor Day What: Arbor Day “Under the Oaks” at Upperville When: Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 29 Where: Historic Grafton Farm, Upperville Colt and Horse Show Grounds, 83231 John S. Mosby Highway, Upperville Info: Bring a picnic and take a self-guided tour of the farm, the iconic tree canopy and its wildlife habitat; leashed dogs are welcome Concert What: Wicked Sycamore When: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 29 Where: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Cost: Tickets $30 Info: Food and beverage will be available for purchase Tickets: 703-993-7550 Pet adoption What: Paws and Pints When: Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 29 Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton Info: Furever Haven will be on site with pets for adoption; vendors and food truck Live music Featuring Roc Docs Band When: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29 Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton

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Cedar Run District

Rex Lynn Bowman to Jonathan R. Huddleston, Lots 7 and 8 on Bristersburg Road, and Lot 9 at 9583 Bristersburg Road, Catlett. $417,000 RFI WC LC to NVR Inc., 0.6102 acre on International Drive, Warrenton. $294,000 Melissa A. Reidy Successor Tr. to Fredy Fuentes Manzanares, 51.11 acres at 13166 Elk Run Road, Bealeton. $650,000 Teresa Craghead to Felipe Gomez Vasquez, 8078 Burwell Road, Catlett. $450,000 Paul Donald Limbacher to Kamran Khan, 17.75517 acres at 8793 Green Road, Warrenton. $1,015,000

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Alex Merrill to Justin Welborn, 0.2025 acre at 2252 Sedgwick Drive, Remington. $445,000

Maronda Homes of Virginia LLC to Daniel Orlebar, 2 acres at 9767 Lee’s Mill Road nr. Warrenton. $799,990 Steven Wentz to Raymond Earl Timer, 6721 Huntland Drive, Bealeton. $276,000

Center District

Charlotte D. Gabor to Ofishl Business LLC, Unit 6 at 20A John Marshall Street, Warrenton. $185,000 Debra C. Smith to Edwin Akpaloo Dogbe, 0.6758 acre at 7656 Movern Lane, Warrenton. $729,900 Teresa L. Kovalenko to Terry H. Moffat, 0.5268 acre at 144 Menlough Drive, Warrenton. $485,000 RFI CM LC to NVR Inc., 1.1464 acres on Forestdale Drive, Warrenton. $265,000 Devren Charles Davis to Pace Enterprises Inc., 21 Quarterpole Court, Warrenton. $410,000

Marcus S. VanDiviere to Noah Mills, Townhouse 270 at 270 Fairfield Drive, Warrenton. $314,900 Brian J. Donohue to Amber Newton, 711 Acorn Court, Warrenton. $390,000 Kenneth C. Cornwell to Robert B. Fake, Unit 53-B at 207-B Fernwood Place, Warrenton, $269,365

Scott District

Anthony Edward Balogh to Michael Scott Ayres, 1.1406 at 4317 South Starcrest Drive nr. Warrenton/Vint Hill. $515,000 Thomas H. Banks Jr. to Sam Chami, 2.02 acres at 5719 Beverley’s Mill Road, Broad Run. $350,000

Marshall District

Terry Moffat to Ann Betsy Tutundjian, 6.145 acres at 9230 and 9230-B Old Waterloo Road nr. Warrenton/Waterloo. $315,000

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Cougars lead district despite Handley loss SOCCER, from page 16 First, Noah Lenky passed the ball across the field to Alex Blanco-Alcala along the right side, with Blanco-Alcala sending a dangerous ball just wide of the net. Soon, it was Chris Childers juking by a defender on the right edge of the box and hammering a shot off the post.

The Cougars drilled the framework again in the 13th minute as Jake Steinberg received a pass from Andrew Beard just left of the box, turned towards the goal and blasted a 20-yard shot off the crossbar.

From then on Handley dominated the remainder of the first half as Kettle Run struggled to retain possession and advance the ball past the midfield.

“Most teams we’ve played thus far, we controlled the possession.

Today it was the opposite for us.

We stood back and just waited. We weren’t aggressive physically or attackingly,” Ochoa said.

In the 21st minute, James Fowler nearly put Handley on the board as he headed a corner from Dash Fitzsimmons over the crossbar.

The Judges had a pair of surefire goals in the 28th and 30th minutes as Isaac Carter streaked behind the defense and received the ball. Fowler headed one in on a free kick, but both were ruled offsides.

Handley finally broke through in the 33rd minute as Jackson Justice found Jonathan Romero, who made the Cougars pay for leaving him open at the spot and buried a kick into the right pocket to give the Judges the 1-0 lead.

“We were able to take the big ball away from them, and by taking that big ball away from them, I think they got rattled a little bit and sensed that we can go right back at them indirect-

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ly,” Handley coach Cosmo Balio said.

The Judges kept applying the pressure to open the second half as they had several chances that eventually resulted in another goal. After a pair of free kicks by Jag Fitzsimmons and a corner by Sebastian Moore were shut down, Dash Fitzsimmons emerged from a scrum in front of the net to make it 2-0 in the 44th minute with a tap in to the right corner.

“They like to play to the wings real quick to catch us on the counter. They go to the wings and they play back in, that’s how they scored two goals, if not three,” said Ochoa.

In a very physical game with lots of shoving and hard tackling in front of a raucous Kettle Run crowd, Handley continued to control the flow throughout the second half as their speed in the midfield and impenetrable back line were too much for the Cougars to handle.

Handley made it 3-0 in the 61st minute as Romero placed a beautiful cross along the left wing to Ramon Diaz-Guzman, who ripped a shot across the goal and into the right corner for the dagger.

“We were just able to play some indirect soccer and kept moving off the ball to find options for us,” Balio said. “The way that we played tonight is definitely just a reflection of how we play. We play hard, gritty soccer. We try to outwork teams. And I think up today, we outworked them.”

Carter appeared to make it 4-0 in the 69th minute as he scored from inside the box but was ruled offsides for the Judges fifth offense of the night.

With the Judges emptying the bench in the final five minutes, Childers sent a free kick into the box in stoppage time that resulted in a Handley penalty.

Junior Griffin Eck stepped to the spot and scored to the left side of the goal as the goalkeeper dove to the right to make it 3-1.

performances rapidly.

Rodman helps LHS to their One factor in the track program’s rise is a welcoming phitrack gain speed expected losophy at Liberty towards multi-

TRACK, from page 15

“The last six years I’ve coached the 400 and 800 group. I’ve given up middle distance but luckily we got kids like Aidan (Neidich) and Cole (Hoffman) and Kayla Lopez thaat know what to do and have taken a leadership role,” Rodman said.

Rodman says she is hugely appreciative of assistant coach Ryan McCoy, the father of star jumper Ryan McCoy. Since joining Liberty last year as the jumping coach, the elder McCoy has generated a surge of interest in the long jump and triple jump.

“He was an all-American at George Mason in the triple jump.

He came on last spring and he’s generated a lot of interest in the long jump and triple jump,” Rodman said. “We’ve got 10 to 12 kids who started jumping.” She said due to some subtle tweaks, they are adding

sport athletes. Rodman said many coaches are encouraging their kids to play different sports rather than focus on just one sport.

“Getting athletes to come out for track improves their athleticism.

More coaches see that. And I’m excited to see what that looks like in the coming years,” she said, noting a “partnership” building with new coach Kevin Odlum and his Eagle football players.

Rodman thinks athletes playing multiple sports might make them less likely to get injured since they’d be in better shape.

Among Liberty’s multi-sport standouts are UNC-Wilmington-bound sprinter Isabelle Cavins, who also plays softball in the spring, and Owen Rogers, a lacrosse player. After playing basketball, McCoy has exploded in the triple jump after coming out as a junior.

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James Allen Read James Allen Read, 84, of Midland, VA passed away on April 21, 2023 at UVA Haymarket Hospital surrounded by his family.

He was born January 1 ,1939 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to the late Lt. Colonel Leslie Arnold Read and Marjorie Faye Allen Read.

In addition to his beloved wife of 51 years Carol Watkins Read, he is survived by his children James Read (Zetta), Jackie Read, Scott Read (DoanTrang), Tonya Otte (Alex), Jennifer Hawkins (Christopher), and Christopher Read (Kristen); one brother William Read and sister in law Norma Jean Letham; as well as thirteen grandchildren, four great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a sister Judith Willoughby.

The family will receive friends at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, VA, 20186 on Thursday, April 27, 2023 from 6 to 8pm.

A Funeral will follow on Friday, April 28, 2023 at 11am at Midland Church of the Brethren, 10434 Old Carolina Road, Midland, VA, 22728.

Interment will follow in the church cemetery with military honors provided by the United States Army.

Online condolences may be given at www.moserfuneralhome.com

Marie Camille Mroczek Marie Camille Mroczek passed away on April 19, 2023 in Culpeper, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Angelo Charles Montemarano and Rose Montes, and was born in New York City on September 16, 1934. Mrs. Mroczek grew up in Brooklyn, graduated from Prospect Heights High School with honors and attended Brooklyn College where she majored in art.

She met her late husband Robert E. Mroczek on a blind date in Little Italy and they were married in 1954. During her husband’s twentyyear career in the Army, the family moved numerous times and raised their three children in Germany, in various cities and on military bases along the eastern seaboard, and lastly in Washington D.C. and Arlington, Virginia. After her husband retired from the service in 1971, the family moved to Culpeper.

Mrs. Mroczek became a friendly familiar face to many in Culpeper, as she worked in retail sales for many years. Her husband predeceased her in 1993, succumbing to service-related illnesses.

Mrs. Mroczek was a faithful member of Culpeper Christian Fellowship and Gold Star Wives. Her family and her many friends and acquaintances will remember her as loving, kind, patient, strong, feisty, compassionate, determined and artistic.

Marie’s family and her Christian faith meant everything to her. She was a dedicated follower of Jesus Christ, and is now at peace after a courageous battle with cancer and other health issues. She was always intent on letting those around her know about the Savior, and she now rejoices in the place that He had prepared for her.

Marie is survived by her sister, Amy Obradovic of Laguna Woods, California, her three children, Christine Harrer of Culpeper, Virginia, Robert Mroczek II, of Warrenton, Virginia, and Dirk Mroczek of Southport, North Carolina. Also left behind to celebrate her life, love and memory are her three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, seven nieces and three nephews.

The family wishes to express deep appreciation and gratitude to Mrs. Stephanie Hayes and to the wonderful staff of Our Father’s House for the many kindnesses they continually bestowed on Mom as they cared for her.

Visitation and a celebration of Mrs. Mroczek’s life will take place on Friday, May 5, 2023 beginning at 10:00 a.m. with a time of visitation followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m.in the Clore-English Funeral Home, located on 11190 James Monroe Highway, Culpeper, Virginia. A committal service at Culpeper National Cemetery, U.S. Avenue, Culpeper, will follow. The Reverend Sandy Young will lead services.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Culpeper Christian Fellowship, 15460 Bradford Road, Culpeper, VA 22701 (www.culpeperchristian.com).

Fond memories of Marie and condolences may be offered to the Mroczek family through clore-english.com. The Mroczek family has entrusted Clore-English Funeral Home with these arrangements.

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Wilbur Conway Thompson, III Wilbur Conway Thompson, III, “Billy” 64, of Culpeper, VA, passed April 3, 2023.

A graveside services will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, 12:00 pm, at Fairview Cemetery, 822 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, VA, 22701.

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Clair Lamont Springman Clair Lamont Springman, age 95, passed peacefully on Friday, April 21st, 2023 at The Culpeper assisted living facility in Culpeper, VA. He was born on April 1st, 1928 in Williamsport, PA, son of the late, Bernard & Ruth Springman.

Clair retired from IBM as project manager in Quality Control after 31 years of dedicated service. After retirement, Clair and Joyce enjoyed extensive travels, including the National Parks. He was a volunteer member of Cedar Run Rescue Squad.

Clair will always be remembered for his selfless nature and willingness to help his beloved family, friends, and church, Wesleyan Methodist. Anyone who knew Clair will remember his radiant smile.

Clair is survived by his beloved wife of 74 years, Joyce D. Springman; four daughters, Diane J. Hobbs & her husband, Neal of Mt. Airy, MD, Cheryl S. Burton of Manassas, VA, Valerie Croushorn & her husband, Jeff of Goldvein, VA and Lisa D. Springman of Sterling, VA; three grandchildren, Brandon Hobbs (Toni), Christy Bentz and Nick Croushorn; and six great grandchildren, Brooke, Blake, Aiden, Avery, Dalton & Shawn.

In addition to his parents, Clair is preceded in death by his son, Daryl C. Springman and two brothers, Bernard & Lee Springman.

The family will accept visitors at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA on Wednesday, April 26th, 2023 from 11 am until 12 noon. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 12 pm followed by interment at Bright View cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.

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Martha Bradley Henry, 85 formerly of Warrenton, VA died on April 10, 2023 at Harmony at Chantilly.

She was born on July 26, 1937 in Cool Springs, North Carolina one of ten children born to the late Gordon Ransom Bradley and Ethel Turner Bradley.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Marvin Henry and a son, Scott Bradley Henry.

She grew up in Gastonia, NC where she graduated from Gastonia High School.

Martha moved to Virginia in the late 1950’s where she met her husband. She retired from the Fairfax County Public School System as an Administrative Assistant.

An active member of Warrenton Baptist Church, she served as an ordained Deacon, as well as in many other activities. One of her greatest joys was working with the children’s department.

She enjoyed traveling, reading, and cooking with Bill. She loved her Lord, her family (especially her grandchildren, and her many friendships.

She is survived by her daughter, Diane (Andrew) Brion; her son, Stephen (Stephanie) Henry; two sisters, Sue Whealton and Kathy Lutz; her six grandchildren, Zach Miller, Brent Miller, Storm Henry, James Henry, Matthew Henry and Jordana Henry; her great grandchildren, Madison Miller, Jonathan Miller, Erickson Henry and Archer Henry; and a number of nieces whom she loved and spent many hours with playing Rook.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 11, 2023 from 4-6 PM at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton where funeral services will be held on Friday, May 12 at 10:00 AM. Rev. Douglas L. Harris will conduct the service. Interment will follow at Bright View Cemetery with a reception following at The Moser House.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Food and Friends, PO Box 98277, Washington, DC 20077-7237 or to the Warrenton Baptist Church (for their children’s ministry), 123 Main St., Warrenton, VA 20188.

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Sometimes grief occurs not from death of a loved one, but from another kind of loss for which others don’t think grief is justified. Grief is a personal response; its level or significance cannot be determined by anyone but the griever. Disenfranchised grief occurs when a person’s grief is thought of as unwarranted by friends, family members, or society, causing it to go unrecognized as part of the normal grieving process. Disenfranchised grief isn’t in alignment with societal expectations, creating a lack of acknowledgement and support that can prolong emotional pain.

Someone may experience grief from the loss of a relationship or the death of a loved one, whereas another may experience grief at the loss of an idea, job, or hobby that was tied to their identity.

Having social support in a time of grief can improve well-being and help prevent depression and post-traumatic stress. To learn more about the services MOSER FUNERAL HOME offers, please call (540) 347-3431. We invite you to tour our facility, conveniently located at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. We’ll also tell you about our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY, just outside of Warrenton.

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(Lots of 50) .50-1.00 ea. Comics $2 + ea.

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Blotters, local and international, approx. 300. Excellent condition.

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Hot wheels/ Matchbox cars 571-344-4300

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Garage/Yard Sales Entire Community Sale, Villages of Piedmont, Haymarket: Market Ridge Blvd & Rte. 15. Sat. 5/20 8a-2p.

Garage/Yard Sales STILL MORE GREAT FINDS IN MIDDLEBURG PART IV 6484 WILDWOOD LANE MIDDLEBURG W, TH, F 4/26, 4/27, 4/28 10AM -5PM ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, FURNITURE, FISHING, HUNT COUNTRY, TOOLS, COSTUME JEWELRY. VERY NICE ITEMS! Big indoor yard sale, childrens toys, kitchen items & small appls, tools, speakers, furn, craft items, golden books for kids. too much to list.

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ALL proceeds to to For the Cats’ Sake, our all-volunteer cat rescue founded in 2014.

Our group does foster-based rescue and adoption, and has a T.N.R. (trap, neuter & return) program, along with low cost pet spay and neuter for residents that need it.

We also provide vet care for stray or feral cats and intakes and cares for moms, kittens or neonatal orphans.

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Swaby Group is inviting you to its fourth Welders Demo Day & Block Party on Saturday, April 29th, 2023.

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

This year, we will be focusing on Welding Safety. Come and learn about Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for welders and how to practice safe welding as well.

Once again, we’re inviting all welding enthusiasts to come out and showcase your welding capabilities and hone your already great welding skills.

Come share your knowledge as a professional or come and learn all you can as an (aspiring) welder. Get free hands-on training in various welding processes, to include TIG and MIG welding. Get practice in welding aluminum and stainless steel.

Check out and work with our house brand welding and cutting equipment. Just come and celebrate welding and welders for National Welding Month.

Don’t miss the weld-off competition. We’ll have great prizes.

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There will be a Weld-off Competition for skilled and daring welders. Participation is free, but space is limited, so sign up early. There will be great prizes to be won.

Welding is a good trade and there are certain businesses that need qualified welders. Choose welding!

Also, the grill will be lit and we’ll keep you satiated ’till dinnertime.

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Legal Notices Legal Notices ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ017342-01-01; FAUQUIER COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re GONZALEZ NOVA, ALEXIS The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY OF ALEXIS GONZALEZ NOVA It is ORDERED that the defendant Unknown Father appear at the above-name Court and protect his or her interests on or before 06/09/2023 8:30 AM Ashley B. Settle, Clerk

Legal Notices ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ018772-02-00; FAUQUIER COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re SAUCEDO-HERRERA, NANCY E Herrera-Levia, Marina v. Saucedo-Lopez, Rony F The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY OF SAUCEDO-HERRERA, NANCY E It is ORDERED that the defendant appear at the above-name Court and protect his or her interests on or before 06/20/2023 8:30 AM Ashley B. Settle, Clerk

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Date notice posted at establishment: 04/17/2023 Note: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS REMINGTON TOWN COUNCIL Please take notice that on May 15, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Monthly Meeting of the Remington Town Council a public hearing will be conducted at Remington Town Hall located at 105 East Main Street, Remington, Virginia to receive public comment on the proposed FY 2023-2024 budget pursuant to Va. Code § 15.2-2506. All interested persons may attend and express their views.

SUMMARY OF PROPOSED FY 2023-2024 BUDGET GENERAL FUND: WATER FUND: DMV FUND: CEMETERY FUND: CEMETERY TRUST FUND: GRANT FUND: Total Revenue: $1,030,155

$308,565 $400,365 $166,000 $19,245 $22,980 $113,000 Expenditures: $1,030,155

Real Estate Tax Rate .125¢/$100 Personal Property Tax Rate $1.10/$100 A complete copy of the proposed FY 2023-2024 budget may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at (540) 439-3220, 105 East Main Street, Remington, Virginia 22734. Any person with a disability seeking assistance is asked to contact Town Hall in advance of the meeting for necessary arrangements.

BY ORDER OF THE REMINGTON TOWN COUNCIL

Foreclosure TRUSTEE’S SALE 12274 Piney Ln Remington, VA 22734 In execution of the Deed of Trust dated September 6, 2019 and recorded on September 9, 2019 in Book 1606 at Page 1883 of Fauquier County land records, Trustee Services of Virginia, LLC, the appointed Substitute Trustee, will offer for sale at public auction on the front steps of the Fauquier County Courthouse located at 40 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia on June 1, 2023 at 03:00 PM the property more particularly described in the aforementioned Deed of Trust, located at the property address listed below and briefly identified as follows: ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND BEING SITUATE IN LEE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT, FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA, DESCRIBED AS LOT 10, CONTAINING 0.4697 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, PINEY FOREST SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON SURVEY OF JAMES G. BUTLER, JR., AND ASSOCIATES, DATED MAY 4, 1981, AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 431, PAGE 144, AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA. TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO USE IN COMMON WITH OTHERS THAT CERTAIN THIRTY (30) FT. INGRESS AND EGRESS ROAD DESIGNATED AS PINEY LANE, LEADING TO VIRGINIA ROUTE 655, AS SHOWN ON THE AFORESAID PLAT AND SURVEY. Tax No.: 6887-46-5542-000 Property address: 12274 Piney Ln, Remington, VA 22734 The property will be sold “AS IS,” WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND SUBJECT TO conditions, covenants, restrictions, reservations, easements, rights of way, and all other matters of record taking priority over the Deed of Trust, if any, as might be listed in this notice or may be announced at the sale.

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Public Notices ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE 8.01-316 FAUQUIER COUNTY JUVENILE & DOMESTIC RELATIONS DISTRICT COURT Commonwealth of Virginia, in re CARLOS DANIEL MOUTRABAN-TAYLOR Case No. JJ018654-05-00; 06-00; 07-00; 08-00 The object of this suit is to: adjudicate petitions to terminate the parental rights of Misty DeShannon Taylor, Christino Martinez Hernandez and Unknown Father as well as approve a permanent entrustment concerning the minor child Carlos Daniel Moutraban-Taylor (d/o/b 03/21/2011). And, it appearing by Affidavit filed according to law that Unknown Father, the biological father of Carlos Daniel MoutrabanTaylor, cannot be found and that diligence has been used without effect to ascertain the location of the party to be served, it is therefore ORDERED that the said Unknown Father appear in Court on June 13, 2023 at 8:30am in the Fauquier County Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court to do what is necessary to protect her interests. Kimberly A. Chadwick,

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FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

NOTICE OF TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 11, 2023, in the Warren Green Building at 10 Hotel Street in Warrenton, Virginia, and will hold a regular meeting and public hearings at 6:30 p.m. in the same location on the following: 1. AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 12, ARTICLE I, SECTION 12-13, SUBSECTION 11 OF THE FAUQUIER COUNTY CODE – A public hearing to consider amendments to the Fauquier County Code that would reduce the County’s itinerant merchants/peddlers fee from $500.00 annually to $75.00 annually. (Eric Maybach, Staff) 2. AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XIX, DIVISION 2, SECTION 8-120 (b)(i) & (ii) OF THE FAUQUIER COUNTY CODE – A public hearing to consider amendments to the Fauquier County Code that would adjust the wage requirement to qualify for the Tourism Zone Incentive. (Doug Parsons, Staff) 3. SPECIAL EXCEPTION SPEX-22-018543, SIOCHAIN, LLC (OWNER) / EDEL KUNKEL (APPLICANT) – MOUNTAINSIDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL – An application to amend a previously approved Category 5 Special Exception (SEAM13-SC-009) and Special Permit (SPPT13-SC-025) for a Primary School and Preschool, and to obtain a Category 20 Special Exception for a Sewage Treatment System. The property is located at 4206 Belvoir Road, Marshall, Marshall District. (PIN 6979-68-1334-000) (Kara Marshall, Staff) 4. SPECIAL PERMIT SPPT-23-019416, GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TRUSTEES (OWNER) / MARGARET E. CROGHAN & MICHAEL GENTILE (APPLICANTS) – GRACE PLACE PRESCHOOL – An application for a Category 5 Special Permit to operate a Preschool. The property is located at 13056 and 13058 Elk Ridge Road, Fredericksburg, Cedar Run District. (PIN 7836-95-6293-000) (Kaitlyn Worley, Staff) 5. SPECIAL EXCEPTION SPEX-23-019239, FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (OWNER) / FAUQUIER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (APPLICANT) – FAUQUIER COUNTY CENTRAL SPORTS COMPLEX – An application for a Category 20 Special Exception for a Sewage Treatment System and a Category 20 Special Exception for an Aboveground Water Storage Tank. The property is located at 5405 Rodgers Drive, Warrenton, Cedar Run District. (PIN 6993-16-9798-000) (Kara Marshall, Staff) 6. ORDINANCE TO ABANDON AN UNNAMED CONVENIENT CROSS STREET ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MAIN STREET BETWEEN LOTS 8 AND 9 IN MARSHALL, VIRGINIA – A public hearing to consider an ordinance to abandon an unused, unnecessary public road in Marshall, located on the north side of Main Street between Lots 8 and 9. The street lies between parcels owned by Douglas W. McFarland and Rita & Vinod K. Datta. Said public street is shown on the Plat of Survey of the Town of Salem that was prepared by John Mauzy, dated April 27, 1797, and recorded in Deed Book 15 at page 425 on July 26, 1803. (Adam Shellenberger, Staff) 7. CLAIMS FOR SURPLUS TAX SALE PROCEEDS – A public hearing to consider paying claims by Sandra Y. McGinnis and Carol A. Dailey, two heirs of the Isaac Colmes property, more than two years after conclusion of a tax sale for the property. (Tracy Gallehr, Staff) 8. GRANT OF AN EASEMENT WITHIN A COUNTY OWNED RIGHT-OF-WAY – A public hearing to consider the grant of an easement to Columbia Gas within a County owned right-of-way known as Dovetail Lane. The easement would be entirely contained within the area of the right-of-way and extend from the intersection of Dovetail Lane and Dumfries Road (Rt. 605) to a property with a residence under construction, PIN 7905-50-5606-000, for the purposes of establishing residential natural gas service to that property. (Tracy Gallehr, Staff) Copies of the above files are available for review by contacting the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors’ office Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by calling (540) 422-8020.

Interested parties wishing to be heard on any of the above are encouraged to send written correspondence in advance of the meeting to 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, VA 20186, or by e-mail to BOS@fauquiercounty.gov prior to May 11, 2023. Citizens wishing to appear in person should arrive prior to the start time of the meeting. Comments are limited to three minutes. The meeting is also livestreamed at http://fauquier-va.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1.

Fauquier County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request. Citizens requiring reasonable accommodation for disabilities or requiring any other assistance related to the meeting should contact Ms. Renée Culbertson, Deputy Municipal Clerk, at (540) 422-8020.

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Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Warrenton will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, April 26th, 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 the fiscal year 2024 budget and discussion around the potential acquisition of real property within town limits for use as a park, namely the Warrenton Horse Show Grounds.

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.

Town of Warrenton, Virginia NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND INVITATION TO BID ON A NONEXCLUSIVE LEASE/FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, INSTALL, MAINTAIN, EXTEND AND OPERATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT ON PROPERTY OWNED BY THE TOWN OF WARRENTON Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Warrenton, Virginia, a Municipal Corporation of the Commonwealth of Virginia, pursuant to § 15.2-2102 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, and after advertisement required by §§ 15.2-1800 and 15.2-2101 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, and in the mode prescribed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, intends to receive bids and adopt an Ordinance for the lease/franchise of Town-owned property located at 34 North Fourth Street, Warrenton, for cellular communications equipment and associated facilities for a term of up to Five (5) years, with the option to extend for up to Five (5) additional terms. Bids shall be in writing and delivered to Council Chambers, Town Office, 21 Main Street, Warrenton Virginia on March 14, 2023 at 6:30 p.m., local time, in open session of Council, to the Clerk of Council. After the council has had a public hearing concerning such grant of lease, bids shall be opened in public session and marked for identification by the mayor or other presiding officer.

If an acceptable bid is received, the Town Council may adopt an Ordinance to grant nonexclusive use of the Town’s property to the successful bidder. Such Ordinance shall include required terms, such as, monthly lease amount, length of lease, and tenant’s obligations. A copy of the full Ordinance is available at the Town Office, 21 Main Street, Warrenton Virginia, from 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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Town of Warrenton, Virginia NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND INVITATION TO BID ON A NONEXCLUSIVE LEASE/FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, INSTALL, MAINTAIN, EXTEND AND OPERATE CABLE AND INTERNET COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT WITHIN PROPERTY OWNED BY THE TOWN OF WARRENTON Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Warrenton, Virginia, a Municipal Corporation of the Commonwealth of Virginia, pursuant to § 15.2-2102 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, and after advertisement required by §§ 15.2-1800 and 15.2-2101 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, and in the mode prescribed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, intends to receive bids and adopt an Ordinance for the lease/franchise of Town-owned property located at and along right of ways within the Town Warrenton, as indicated in the submitted site plan for consideration, for cable and internet communications equipment and associated facilities for a term of up to Five (5) years, with the option to extend for up to Five (5) additional terms. Bids shall be in writing and delivered to Council Chambers, Town Office, 21 Main Street, Warrenton Virginia on March 14, 2023 at 6:30 p.m., local time, in open session of Council, to the Clerk of Council. After the council has had a public hearing concerning such grant of lease, bids shall be opened in public session and marked for identification by the mayor or other presiding officer.

If an acceptable bid is received, the Town Council may adopt an Ordinance to grant nonexclusive use of the Town’s property to the successful bidder. Such Ordinance shall include required terms, such as, monthly lease amount, length of lease, and tenant’s obligations. A copy of the full Ordinance is available at the Town Office, 21 Main Street, Warrenton Virginia, from 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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Legal Notices Public Notices ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE 8.01-316 FAUQUIER COUNTY JUVENILE & DOMESTIC RELATIONS DISTRICT COURT Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Reyes Moreno, Diego A Case No. JJ018419-01-00 The object of the above named suit is to OBTAIN SOLE LEGAL AND PHYSICAL CUSTODY OF THE MINOR CHILD REYES MORENO, DIEGO A. It is ORDERED that the defendant appear at the above named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 06/02/2022; 9:00AM. Kayla, Deputy Clerk

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting on April 26, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. in the Warren Green Building at 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia, for the purpose of conducting a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(1) of the Code of Virginia, for discussion, consideration, or interviews of prospective candidates for employment.

Renée P. Culbertson, MMC Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors (540) 422-8020

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Full Time Employment DETAIL ORIENTED CAREGIVER PT/FT; PT: 3-7 p.m. (M, W, F and some Saturdays); FT: 6:30am-6:30 p.m. (M-F). $16 /hr. Hours over 40: $24/hr.

For a non-verbal 3-year-old. She requires direct supervision & structured therapy play. Also to perform additional duties such as meal prep, and documenting daily activities. She loves to “read” books, enjoys music when people sing and walking outside. Email resume to: ellendet1981@hotmail.com

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TOWN OF WARRENTON NOTICE OF TOWN COUNCIL MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Warrenton will hold their Regular Monthly Meeting Work Session on Tuesday, May 9th, 2023, at 9:00 AM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 21 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia.

Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Warrenton will hold their Regular Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, May 9th, 2023, at 6:30 PM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 21 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia. Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on the following items: A Resolution to Amend the Fiscal Year 2023 Adopted Budget by $1,600,000 to Appropriate American Rescue Act Funding for the acquisition of the Warrenton Horse Show Grounds. This resolution increases the budget to utilize American Rescue Plan Act funds.

People having an interest in the above are invited to participate in the hearing and state their opinion regarding the above issues. The public may also choose to submit written comments through the Town’s website or by emailing citizencomment@warrentonva.gov during the public comment period, which will end at noon the day of the Public Hearing, May 9th, 2023. Copies of the FY23 Budget and resolution are available for review at Town Hall located at 21 Main Street, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. 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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Remington | $489,000 Lovely Colonial with finished basement, 2 car garage, fenced back yard and much more! 3 levels of living space. 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Seller offering a $5000 flooring credit.

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Amissville | $559,000 When the time comes to buy or sell a home, finding a real estate professional who is not only experienced and skilled but also looking out for your best interest is essential. As a real estate professional, I have access to the latest resources and am constantly checking out the market to see what is new. Please call me if you or someone you know is considering a move.

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Warrenton | $2,995 Brick Rambler located close to Town of Warrenton with large foyer to welcome your guests. Formal living room and dining room , gas fireplace in family room that opens into kitchen and breakfast nook walk out to your private deck. Walk to dining, shopping and entertainment. No pets and no smoking.

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Jeffersonton | $599,990 2020 Armstrong Terrace, Jeffersonton, VA - This main level living home is available for May 2023 delivery!

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FOR SALE Jeffersonton | $569,990 2024 Armstrong Terrace, Jeffersonton, VA - Available for May 2023 delivery!

We have been selling homes left and right at Stonehaven! No offering over list price, while competing with other buyers, no need to waive everything, just a smooth and easy process, start to finish!

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Warrenton | $860,000 Reva | $795,000 Welcome Home to your stately Colonial sitting on 9.15 acres of solitude and seclusion. Formal living room with woodburning A PLACE WITH SPACE & THE GREEN, GREEN GRASS OF HOME & BEAUTIFUL ROLLING HAY FIELDS. This a wonderful fireplace, formal dining room, kitchen with Corian countertops, new dishwasher, eat-in area with gleaming hardwood floors, opportunity to acquire your own slice of country living! This home also offers incredible storage! Outside you will find the family room with wood stove for winter nights, first floor bedroom, laundry room with water softener, 4 bedrooms on upper level 36x48 barn with a 12 ft center aisle. Currently, there are two 12x12 box stalls and a large workshop in the rear portion of the with full baths and walk-in closet. Oversized 2 car garage with water and electric, upstairs loft for storage, refrigerator, 2 car barn. That area could be turned into four more stalls. There is a 12x12 wash rack with hot/cold water and a 12x12 tack room attached garage. New roof, AC and furnace 5 years young. Abundant wildlife, 711 feet of frontage on a stream, walking trails with a wash sink. Pride of homeownership exudes in this home! 9 miles to Madison or Culpeper for grocery shopping! Just 11 beautiful, wooded acreage your own private retreat. Located 5.5 miles to Rt 66. miles or 15 Min to enjoy all that downtown Culpeper has to offer! Property is in land-use for lower taxes.

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Bristow | $599,000 Midland | $200,000 Jeffersonton | $770,000 Annandale | $764,900 I participated in the sale of this property and can do the same Looking for a place in the country to build your home or I’ve just sold a home in your neighborhood and I can do the No HOA and Xfinity Wi- Fi! Welcome Home to this meticulously maintained home tucked away on a private 10 acre parcel this for you. If you need to make a move, quickly and effectively, I am farmette? This 6-acre lot is available! Partially wooded, and same for you. If you’re interested in selling, or just want to partially open, it could be the perfect place for building your home's floor plan is open and flowing! Enjoy nature with two rear the real estate agent for you. My experience can help you reach know the value of your house in the current market, please your goal. I know the area well, and am knowledgeable on the dream home. Convenient to Bealeton, Warrenton, Manassas, and decks, the upper deck has an electronic retractable awning a contact me or stop by my office. I’d be happy to discuss the detached patio with a water fountain and electric and water hook current market trends. I’d be happy to schedule a professional Fredericksburg. Power is already at the lot. There is a well and sale of your home. real estate consultation for you. Do not hesitate to call to see septic tank on the lot, but Fauquier Health Department has no ups for a hot tub making this home an entertainer's dream!

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FOR SALE Front Royal | $399,999 This beautiful 2021 raised rambler is move in ready! Owner's are installing an 8' wood fence in the rear which is expected to be finished and stained by month end. It is beautiful! Enjoy the quiet Highland Estates with no HOA! Xfinity is available for your download/work needs for those who work from home.

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Warrenton | $1,200,000 Culpeper | $140,000 Commercially Zoned C2, this 3.04 acre lot is located 1/4 mile from Looking for a 3.26 acre building lot in Culpeper County? Gotcha the intersection of Route 29 & Opal Rd. Lot is mostly cleared and covered with this open, level lot that backs to farmland. Small open with driveway access and no covenants. The property also cluster of newer homes previously built with this being the last includes a 3 bedroom, 2 full bath modular home with a basement, lot. Great commuter location with quick and easy on/off highway and a separate 2 car garage with electricity. On-site gravity septic access. Rumor has it Verizon is installing internet via a contract system & well. Live and manage your business here, or expand with Culpeper County. Cellular service is strong here as well. This your business, only a stones-throw away from the Opal Service information should be verified.

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