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Virginia Gold Cup scheduled for June 27. But you’re not invited. Fauquier’s signature sporting event to run without an audience
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Gov. Ralph Northam announced Monday that some restrictions on restaurants, retail, fitness, personal care, grooming and entertainment businesses will “likely” end on Friday, May 15, a week later than originally mandated (see page 3). The date is contingent on several public health indicators, the governor said. Although many restaurants and other food service businesses have been able to conduct some sales by offering takeout and delivery, dining rooms have been closed throughout the state since March 24; hair salons have been forced to close altogether. Neal Wavra, owner of Field & Main Restaurant in Marshall, said he is taking a cautious approach to returning to pre-pandemic operations. As far as immediate plans for the restaurant, the governor’s order “doesn’t change anything at the moment. We’re going to maintain course.” The restaurant’s operations had been retooled toward a takeout model, he said, and there would be a significant investment required to shift business operations back toward the dining room. “A percentage opening is not in our interest at this point,” he said of the possibility of limited dine-in service. “We learned there is a viable business with the ‘to-go’ model,” and
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Fauquier’s biggest sporting event may happen next month. You can’t go. That’s the way it’s going to work at Gold Cup according to Gov. Ralph Northam and race co-chair Al Griffin. The 95th Virginia Gold Cup may run June 27 – rescheduled from May 2 -- and the 100th Middleburg Spring Races on June 13, Griffin said, but it won’t be like anything anyone has ever seen. Virginia guidelines do not currently allow spectators at sporting events. This year won’t be the traditional, al fresco tailgate party for 50,000 spectators that Gold Cup has become, Griffin said. Instead, it will be strictly about supporting horse
COVID-19 leaves more than 3,600 in Fauquier without a job The novel coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent restrictions on public gatherings and businesses have dealt a devastating blow to the labor force, both locally and throughout the United States. The number of unemployment claims has already exceeded those seen at the height of the Great Recession a decade ago.
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Though up to 50,000 spectators attend the Virginia Gold Cup races annually since it first ran in 1922, the rescheduled version this year will be conducted in an empty house. sports at the grassroots – participant – level. “Everyone in the (steeplechase) game has been so positive” about retaining this small portion of the
schedule, Griffin said. Five Virginia point-to-points were canceled altogether due to the COVID-19 crisis, See GOLD CUP, page 5
Historic unemployment takes a personal toll By Coy Ferrell
Times Staff Writer
“This is scary. This is really scary,” said Donna Alger, 52, of Warrenton. Alger was laid off on March 20 from her administrative
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Fauquier Times editorial, production and advertising staffers earn VPA awards The Virginia Press Association released the results of its annual awards contest April 30. Fauquier Times Publisher Catherine Nelson said, “Although 2020 has us all reeling, our team remains undaunted and continues to serve our community with important, relevant journalism. It is terrific that we received this notification and acknowledgement at this time.” The Fauquier Times is in non-daily newspaper, division 4 for the contest. The categories are divided by circulation. Sweepstakes and Best in Show awards will be announced in the fall, said VPA representatives.
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A 16-year-old and a 20-year-old have been arrested and are in custody in connection with an April 15 armed robbery at a residence on Burwell Road in the Catlett area. On that morning, at approximately 2:30 a.m. deputies responded to a 911 call reporting an armed robbery at the residence. The investigation determined
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five felonies: robbery, breaking and entering with intent to commit robbery, felony assault by mob, use of a firearm and conspiracy to commit robbery. The adult suspect was identified as Kierr’e Ivan Walton, 20, of Manassas. He was taken into custody on Friday, May 1, in Prince William County. He is charged with nine felonies: three counts of robbery, three counts of conspiracy to commit robbery, solicitation of a juvenile, break-
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Northam says phase one of reopening will likely begin May 15 By Daniel Berti
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Gov. Ralph Northam announced at a press conference Monday afternoon that Virginia will likely begin phase one of the state’s reopening on Friday, May 15, provided the state continues to see a downward trend in COVID-19 health impacts. Northam said the administration is extending Executive Order 53, which restricted certain businesses and banned gatherings of 10 more, through May 14, giving the administration an additional seven days to determine if the state is ready to enter phase one. The order had been set to expire on Friday, May 8. Northam emphasized that the administration “wants to see a downward trend in the percent of cases that are hospitalized over 14 days.” During phase one, the state will begin easing some restrictions on Virginia businesses and faith communities while other restrictions remain in place. The ban on gatherings of more than 10 people will remain in place, as will the state’s current teleworking and social distancing guidelines. Northam said phase one will allow restaurants, retail, fitness, personal care, grooming and entertainment businesses to reopen, provided they follow state guidelines -- including maintaining physical distancing and enhancing workplace safety and cleaning practices. Northam said businesses will have to establish policies to keep co-workers and customers physically separated and will operate at
a lower capacity. Businesses must have clear signs to communicate the rules. Northam said it may mean wearing face coverings at work. Northam said routine cleaning and disinfection of hard surfaces would also be required to protect workers, and workplaces would be required to set schedules that allow for short breaks so workers can wash their hands frequently. The new rules mean “you can go out to eat again, but restaurants will use less of their seating so they can spread people out more. Employees will wear face coverings and they'll do more cleaning,” Northam said. “We anticipate phase one could last about three weeks, consistent with CDC guidelines,” Northam said. Northam said phase two would also last about three weeks, provided the state’s health data continues to support it. Phase two will ease the restriction on gatherings to 50 or more people and continue the stay-at-home order only for vulnerable populations. It will also further ease restrictions on businesses while keeping teleworking and social distancing guidelines in place. “In phase two we'll continue to ease restrictions if we see our numbers trend downward,” Northam said. To move to phase three, Northam said, “we're looking for no evidence of rebound for a sustained period of time.” Northam said Virginia’s current restrictions and stay-at-home order See REOPEN, page 5
Virginia Department of Health reports COVID-19 data Fauquier County reported its third COVID-19 related death on Monday morning, May 4. The Virginia Department of Health reports its numbers depending on the residence of the person, not where they died. Two deaths have occurred at Fauquier Hospital, but they are not necessarily two of the three that were reported Monday. Sarah Cubbage, Fauquier Health spokeswoman said, "I can confirm we have treated multiple patients, but will not be reporting out specific cases and deaths. We defer to the health department reporting for the latest information about COVID cases for the area, as these provide more accuracy based on geographical location." The following numbers are as of Tuesday morning. According to the VDH, Fauquier added seven new cases of COVID-19 since Monday, so the number is currently 147. The number of Fauquier residents who have been hospitalized is 11. Culpeper, which has closely mirrored Fauquier's numbers since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, reported its third death a week ago. Culpeper is reporting 201 cases, five more than Monday, and has reported a total of 18 patients hospitalized. The number of new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 across the state stood at 20,256 as of Tuesday morning. That's 764 more than were reported on Monday. The state reported 29 new deaths
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Tuesday, for totals of 690 confirmed and 23 probable deaths related to COVID-19. Virginia's total COVID-19 death toll now stands at 713. The number of hospitalized patients in Virginia is 2,773; 19 of those cases are classified as “probable” COVID-19 related. Seventy-three more people have been hospitalized than were Monday. The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District, which includes Fauquier County, reported a second “outbreak” last Thursday morning. The first was in a health care facility (not Fauquier Health); the most recent was in a “congregate setting.” The definition of congregate setting is broad and could include an adult day care program, an apartment complex, church, place of business, neighborhood, event venue or shelter. As of Tuesday, the Fairfax Health District has reported the greatest number of outbreaks of any Virginia health district, with 43, three more than Monday. Forty of those were in long-term care settings, with one in a health care setting, one in a correctional facility and one in an educational setting. In total, Virginia reported 244 outbreaks Tuesday, 143 of them in longterm care facilities, resulting in 2,902 cases and 405 deaths. Tuesday's report shows that in the commonwealth, 127,938 tests have been completed on 112,809 people. The number represents 5,150 more tests than had been completed yesterday.
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The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is accepting comments regarding proposed limited access control changes for U.S. 29 just south of Route 687 (Opal Road) in connection with the redevelopment of commercial parcels on the southwest corner of that intersection. The change will create a break in the limited access on U.S. 29 for aDepartment new entrance, eliminate existing entrances to one parcel U.S. 29 and from Route The Virginia of Transportation (VDOT) isfrom accepting 687, extend limited access along Route 687 to Route 868 (Avatar Way), and will improve safety at that comments regarding proposed limited access control changes for intersection.
U.S. 29 just south of Route 687 (Opal Road) in connection with the
Members of the public who wish more information about the proposed limited access control change should redevelopment of commercial parcels onatthe southwest corner of contact Joseph Webb, Assistant Resident Engineer for Land Use VDOT’s Warrenton Residency, by phone at (540)that 347-6445, or email joe.webb@vdot.virginia.gov. intersection. The change will create a break in the limited access
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Warrenton Town Council postpones Historic unemployment takes a personal toll some business taxes for 90 days PERSONAL TOLL, from page 1 UNEMPLOYMENT, from page 1 By Robin Earl
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At an April 24 work session, Warrenton Town Council members wrestled with how to help local businesses weather the economic storm created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Council members unanimously approved an ordinance drafted by town attorney Whit Robinson that will delay payment of meals taxes, transient occupancy taxes and BPOL taxes for 90 days, until Aug. 20. Robinson explained that the ordinance would not waive the payments, but rather, delay them until businesses would perhaps be operating more normally. Businesses would still have to file the required reports on time but could postpone payments. During a discussion, Councilman Alec Burnett (Ward 2) seemed to be most uncomfortable with the plan as it relates to the meals tax, a tax collected from restaurant customers at the time they purchase food. Business owners document what they collect and hold it in trust to pay to the town every month. Burnett said, “I don’t see how this is helping. We’ve got to get people out. We’ve got to get the community visiting these restaurants.” He said that the plan would amount to allowing business owners to use money that was meant to come to the town
to instead pay business expenses. “I’m not seeing the value in their using taxpayer money for something it’s not intended for.” Town Manager Brandie Schaeffer said that the ordinance was meant to provide relief for businesses who are having a temporary cash flow problem. She said that the idea is not unprecedented, pointing out that the state has utilized a similar strategy with sales tax. “We are following the lead of the state and other neighboring jurisdictions.” Leesburg and Middleburg have already put a similar plan in place, she said. The ordinance does not apply to any delinquent taxes or penalties. Robinson said the plan would only apply to taxes owed for May 20 through Aug. 20, not to any delinquent taxes. “Those would continue to accrue penalties and interest for anything past due,” he said. Councilman Kevin Carter (Ward 5) said, “Many Warrenton businesses are closed. Giving them flexibility in when they would pay taxes, a bit of a grace period, is a good idea. Businesses are being forced into a zero-revenue situation.” Burnett agreed, “I’ll advocate for keeping the resolution as is, but let’s discuss moving revenue into busiSee TOWN COUNCIL, page 5
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the company as to when she will be hired back. Although she was able to apply successfully for unemployment benefits – and those benefits have been sufficient to pay bills – she said she would much rather be working than receiving benefits. The uncertainty about the postCOVID-19 economy is a daily stress, she said. “Am I going to be poor? Am I going to be able to find a job?” she wondered, tearfully. She expressed concern as to whether she would be able to start a new career at her age – she is considering getting a master’s degree so she can teach – but the uncertainty is a heavy, daily burden. “Some days I’m so depressed I don’t even know what to do.” Her husband is still working – “thank God” – and they are using what is left over from her unemployment and stimulus payment to work on a house they are building in Page County, she said. Alger has two adult children; her son moved to Georgia shortly before the pandemic hit. Because he had not yet found a job there, he is not eligible for unemployment. Alger is supporting him financially. Adding to the strain, Alger’s ex-husband - the father of her children - contracted the novel coronavirus last month. He had serious symptoms and was in and out of the hospital. Her children “were wondering if they will ever see their dad again,” Alger said. He has since recovered, but her kids have not been able to see him. Kelsie Marker, 26, of Warrenton, was laid off from both of her jobs in late March; she was a server at Molly’s Irish Pub in Warrenton and an eyewear consultant at MyEyeDr. She expects to return to both of those jobs, but in the meantime, she has moved to Pennsylvania to stay with family. “It’s a super remote area so chances of infection are a lot lower, which was important,” she said of her family’s Pennsylvania home. “I’m using my time to take online classes, pay off debts and took up knitting.” She also babysits her niece while other family members are at work during the day. She applied for unemployment benefits during the week of March 30 but didn’t receive any payments until April 21. “It took like three weeks to actually receive any money though, so that was getting pretty scary,” she said. She has not yet received a federal stimulus payment. The unemployment payments have covered her bills – she still pays rent for her apartment in Warrenton – and have almost equaled what she would normally make in a week, she said. She hopes that both her employers will be able to rehire her next month. Before she moves back, however, “Honestly, I need at least one job,” she said, since she can be helpful to her family in Pennsylvania for the time being. Sarah – who asked that her last name and employer not be used – manages scheduling, insurance and
In Fauquier County alone, more than 3,600 people have filed a claim for unemployment insurance benefits since March 14, representing almost 10% of the county’s resident civilian workers. In 2010, when unemployment peaked on the heels of the Great Recession, an average of 2,211 Fauquier resident were unemployed during any given week. Since MArch 14 nationwide, the cumulative number of claimants has reached more than 30 million – 19% of the total labor force as measured in mid-March - more than twice the weekly average number of unemployed people in 2010. patient information for a dental practice in Warrenton. The owners chose to close the practice in late March due to the pandemic. She said that, while she agreed with the decision to close the practice temporarily, it has been difficult to adjust to a new, unstable reality. “It’s challenging when you thought you had a job that you thought was very secure, and overnight it’s just not there anymore,” she said. Usually she interacts with patients every day, she said, and the lack of interaction has been an emotional strain. “It’s been a lot of personal turmoil,” she said, “because a lot of my patients are like family to me.” Financially, she has been able to cover expenses using unemployment benefits; her boyfriend, who still works full-time from home, helps support Sarah and her daughter, who is in middle school. “Had this happened three years ago, as a single parent on my own, this would have been devastating,” she said. “So far I’ve been OK to be able to pay everything,” she said. “It’s amazing when you’re not going out … not spending money on gas, those incidentals here and there.” Her employer has allowed her to pay for health insurance in advance, so she doesn’t lose that benefit. Sarah said she feels fortunate to have a computer and administrative skills to navigate the filing process for unemployment benefits. “I’m fortunate – I spend a lot of time on computers,” she said. Even so, she added, “I felt overwhelmed by the whole thing. Part of it was, I never thought I would ever have to file for unemployment.” Through her church, she has reached out to other people in her situation who might be overwhelmed by the sudden loss of their job and by the process for filing an unemployment claim. “I’ve had so many people ask: ‘When you got here what did you do?’” she said, referencing the online portal for applying for unemployment. “So, we get on the phone and talk through it together.” While the church support network serves a technical purpose, it also helps with the emotional toll, she said. “Just knowing that someone else is going through it with you - I think that provides a modicum of relief.”
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No spectators at Virginia Gold Cup GOLD CUP, from page 1 along with a dozen National Steeplechase Association spring meets. “(This) is about doing everything we can to support those horsemen who have still gotten up every morning to train and prepare their horses for racing. This gives them the hope of getting to run.” As new NSA president, Griffin inherited a complicated task to helm American jump racing. “There’s a spirit among horsemen that quitting just isn’t an option. “That’s why we’re doing this.” After Northam’s Monday news conference, Griffin submitted a letter to Northam and Virginia agriculture secretary Bettina Ring, outlining how the region’s two biggest sporting events can work – no spectators, with traceable monitoring of competitors and support staff. In lieu of an on-site audience, both meets will be livestreamed online. There will be no pari-mutuel wagering at Gold Cup. “Al is doing a helluva job making this work,” said Middleburg Spring Races president Doug Fout. Virginia’s oldest steeplechase meet, the Middleburg Spring Races was established in 1921. The 100th running is especially meaningful, Fout said, and “we’re doing everything we can, every day, to make it go. “We’re taking a huge (financial) hit, so there will be a reduction in purses. But we (want) to accommodate horsemen.” The Glenwood Park racecourse is in great shape, Fout added: “The grass is like a carpet.” Turf growth has been amazing this year, he said, from spring rains and cooler-than-normal temperatures. The rest of the 2020 race schedule is expected to continue as planned, with Colonial Downs near Richmond hosting a summer turf festival meet July 23 to Aug. 29, likely with normal spectator attendance by then, officials say. Shenandoah Downs’ harness meet is Sept. 2 to Oct. 17. The rescheduled Old Dominion Hounds Pointto-Point kicks off the fall steeplechase season Sept. 12, with Blue Ridge Sept. 19. The Foxfield Fall Races are Oct. 5, Virginia Fall Oct. 10 and International Gold Cup Oct. 24. The Montpelier Hunt Races run Nov. 7.
• The American steeplechase industry employs more than 1,000 people, from the executive level to hands-on grooms, exercise riders and van drivers. Nearly half of them work in Virginia. • The 2020 spring steeplechase season featured 18 races with more than $4 million in purses, plus eight pre-season point-to-points in Virginia and another eight in Maryland and Pennsylvania. • Allowances are being made for social distancing for race officials, trainers, grooms, jockeys and staff at Gold Cup and Middleburg Spring, including wider distribution of racing officials, extra jockeys’ quarters, widely spaced owners’ parking, enlarged overnight stabling for horses and more. • A final decision on whether the two Virginia steeplechase meets will be held is expected by May 15.
nesses as well. What other opportunities are there to push value to food and beverage businesses? Businesses cannot save their way to success. They need to drive revenue.” Mayor Carter Nevill said, “Passing this would not preclude us doing something more. That’s an entirely different discussion. Let’s pass this resolution and discuss other resolutions that are incentives for the economy at a later time.” In the end, council members voted to approve the ordinance, but agreed to discuss other ways to help businesses – like a reduction in utility bills, for instance -- at a later time. Nevill admitted, “We are flying blind. We don’t yet know what businesses’ concerns are.” He asked Warrenton business owners who may have been listening to the Zoom call to, “Please let us know. Stimulus checks help with this month, but not the next four. It’s customers we need more than anything. And whatever help we provide, it must be equitable.” Brett Hamby (Ward 3) added, “We need to be prepared for long haul. We need to give as much relief as we can.”
COVID-19 affects other horse events, businesses
“We have to rethink this game from a race meet director’s standpoint,” Griffin said. “We can’t do away with the social aspect of it completely, but there need to be two or three tiers in place – minimal attendees, business as usual and something in between.” Redefining the term horse “show,” some area events have gone digital to support the sport horse industry. Competitors post videos of themselves jumping a course at a prescribed height, or working an individual pattern or test, explained Kathy Locke at Locke Meadows. Recognized judges score and place “classes,” all in good fun, said Locke. It’s a way to retain interest until sports events can reopen. “We’re taking it one day at a time,” echoed Georgiana Price-Spencer of Spencer Sport Horse. The Hume facility canceled March, April and May shows, though they hope to return to a normal schedule soon, Spencer said. Trainer and sales agent Kristy Willwerth said her Picturesque Farm near Opal was briefly “at a standstill” in March, but the last few weeks have seen a return to near-normal. “A lot of people are still purchasing off videos or off my word over the phone, but now (more) are coming to try horses in
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person. We ... meet clients in the ring and hand off the horse to them to try. “We follow CDC guidelines with few people in the barn, wiping the bars, stall doors, bathrooms, all surfaces down with bleach and disinfectant twice a day, as well as offering hand sanitizer and soap. “Horses and farm life in general lead well to social distancing as it is. You’re outside in the fresh air. It is a bit of an individual sport. I think if you were downtown D.C., you have a very different view. Someone living in a row of townhouses is not going to feel the same as someone on a 230-acre farm. “I feel that for many people this mental toll would be too much without their animals. If gyms and salons are allowed to open May 8, there [is] no question the horse business will start opening as well.”
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Carter agreed, “We are going to continue to make new discoveries, to find new solutions for the next 18 months.” Nevill pointed out that a new town council would be taking over in July. “If we find that the suffering is greater than anticipated, the new council can reassess.” At least two of the town’s wards will have new councilmen; Jerry Wood (Ward 1) and Robert Kravetz (Ward 4) are retiring. Contested seats in Ward 2 and 5 will be decided in a May 19 election. Hamby is running unopposed. Councilman Sean Polster (at large) said, “COVID relief needs to be broader than just waiving taxes.” He suggested that the council continue discussions as they consider the FY2021 budget in the weeks ahead. Schaeffer explained that because the town’s tax structure is dependent on businesses, the town could forfeit up to 40% of revenue in certain categories of taxes that are reliant on a good economy. Nevill admitted that uncertainty is going to complicate the budget process. “We are going to have to approve a budget with a lot of assumptions. It will be imperfect.”
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Great Meadow Twilight Polo season has been tentatively scheduled to kick off June 13, said director of communications Kira Topeka. The plan is to extend the season into October, she added, to make up for games and tournaments lost in May. Willow Run Polo owner-trainer German Noguera said another complicating factor is the current travel restrictions on players and support staff. “As soon as we are allowed to play and offer polo school, we will be ready to go,” Noguera said. Local tack repair shops report an uptick in business. “People have got time on their hands to dig around and find stuff to get repaired,” explained owner Skeeter Hembry. “I haven’t seen any decrease (in work) at all.” Skeeters Tack celebrated 51 years in business last week; he opened May 2, 1969, in Fairfax Circle, moving to Clifton and, most recently, to New Baltimore. Meetze Station Park is expanding, too, with a new show arena and trails open to RideFauquier club members. Club president Jinx Fox said in light of current health restrictions, they won’t hold a grand opening ceremony until later this summer. “We realize local equestrians need a place to ride, especially in light of the current restrictions,” Fox said. Trails and arena use are limited to members, though membership to RideFauquier is open to all. A fundraising drive is underway to help underwrite the arena, she added, since the club’s benefit events in March, April and May were canceled. The Aug. 20 to 23 Great Meadow International expanded the FEI level horse trials to include a preliminary division.
Northam says phase one of reopening will most likely begin on May 15 REOPEN, from page 3 had effectively “flattened the curve” of COVID-19 and that hospitals had not been overwhelmed by sick patients. The state has also made progress in securing more personal protective equipment and expanded its testing capabilities, Northam said. Additionally, Virginia Health Commissioner Dr. Norm Oliver said the Virginia Department of Health plans to ramp up the state’s contact tracing “over the next week or two,” by deploying around 1,000 people to work as contact tracers in the Commonwealth, a key component of the state’s strategy to reopen. But even as the state has seen progress in its COVID-19 response, Northam continued to urge caution. “I want to make it very clear. This virus is still here. It has not gone away, and it will not go away until we have a vaccination. That may be hopefully at the end of this year or another year or two,” Northam said. Even as the state moves toward easing some restrictions, Northam said, “we must continue to behave more cautiously than before. We must not relax.”
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Some of the heroes among us
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On this page are featured just a few of men and women of the county’s
fire and rescue departments. The Fauquier Times thank all those who put themselves in harm’s way to protect our community. TIMES STAFF PHOTOS/COY FERRELL
“Stay at home and save lives.”
Lt. Billy Hayes, firefighter/EMT, Town of Warrenton, stationed at Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company
“ “ “I appreciate everyone’s gratitude, but this is the job I signed up for. If a pandemic happens while I’m here, then so be it. I consider it a part of the job.”
Technician Katy Long, EMT, Fauquier County Fire & Rescue, stationed at Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company
“We’re pretty fortunate to have these career guys [stationed in Orlean]. The community is loving it because they know there will be somebody at their house within minutes.” Tibby Clegg, president, Orlean Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department
Technician Larry Franks, firefighter, Fauquier County Fire & Rescue, stationed at Orlean Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department
“We’re here like we’ve always been, we’re running calls like we’ve always been. If people need us, we’re still here.”
Acting Capt. Gordon Mackison, firefighter, Fauquier County Fire & Rescue, stationed at Orlean Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department
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“We’re still coming to work every day. We’re just taking it all in stride, just taking it one day at a time. We’re just having to get used to a lot of things on the fly.”
Technician Scott Chamberlain, EMT, Fauquier County Fire & Rescue, stationed at Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company
“We’re doing everything we can to stop the transmission of COVID-19. Yes, we are trying to protect ourselves, but it’s more for the people we are serving.”
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Fauquier Hospital event honors health care workers, first responders At dusk on April 29, a procession of dozens of vehicles slowly made its way up the hill past the main entrance of Fauquier Hospital, where the vehicles’ occupants honked, waved, held up signs and shouted, “thank you!” to the health care workers and first responders assembled there. In the adjacent parking lot, fire trucks, ambulances and police vehicles had their emergency lights on, all part of the “Light Up the Night” event organized by Fauquier Health to honor the people who are on the front lines during the novel coronavirus pandemic. A steady stream of vehicles passed by the hospital for about a half an hour – dogs and children poked their heads out the window to get a better view. Drivers stopped briefly to chat with a friend they hadn’t seen in a while. Young children pointed excitedly to the array of lights emanating from the law enforcement vehicles. “The lights are meant to be a symbol of thanks to the health care community,” said Sarah Cubbage, the marketing coordinator for Fauquier Health, before the event. About 20 minutes in, several fire and rescue vehicles quickly left on a call, briefly interrupting the procession.
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Employees of Fauquier Health stand outside the main entrance of Fauquier Hospital and wave at passing cars during the “Light the Night” event at the hospital.
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Local business owners cautious about reopening LOCAL BUSINESS, from page 1 until there is a compelling business argument to reopen, “we’re not really going to rush to reopen.” He also expressed concern about the restaurant’s front-of-house employees, currently furloughed during the pandemic. Bringing them back only part-time would mean they could no longer receive unemployment benefits, he said, and the income they could earn working limited hours – with limited customers – at the restaurant would be “not enough to subsist on.” He also expressed concern about the pandemic itself, and the strain it would put on the business to reopen too soon, only to have to close if the pandemic worsened. “My concern is that we may not be out of the woods yet with COVID. Even if it was OK [to reopen completely], and then there was a relapse, that would be really difficult.” Alexandria Scadden, the general manager of Morais Vineyards and Winerry in Bealeton, expressed similar caution about opening for normal operations too soon. The owners are waiting for more information about government guidelines – and consulting with other local wineries – before making any definite decision. “There’s a chance we may wait until phase two [of the governor’s plan]” to reopen the tasting room, she said, emphasizing planning was still in the early stages. Since March, the winery has been offering sales of bottles through pickup or shipping. She expects wineries will be “flooded with people” after reopening, and that ensuring the safety of staff and customers was the priority. “Most likely – this is not official – we won’t offer tastings when we reopen,” she said, instead speculating that Morais may only offer sales of glasses and bottles at first, making physical distancing easier to maintain. Wineries in the area are working together, she
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Field and Main restaurant in Marshall will continue its take out model for the time being. said. “We’re trying to present a united front.” And ultimately, “We’re very eager to have everyone back.” Tom Kee, owner of the Rail Stop Restaurant in The Plains, said on Tuesday that no specific guidance had yet come down from the governor’s office or the department of health. The restaurant has been offering takeout service since March. “I know we’ll be kind of cautious” before making the decision to reopen, he said, adding he would consult with his staff before making a decision. “We’ll probably end up shooting for Friday [May 15]” to open the dining room, he said, though he is still in the process of determining exactly what that will look like. Casey Ward, the owner of Molly’s Irish Pub in Warrenton, was not yet certain whether the dining room will reopen on May 15 or at a later date. “We’re ready to get back to work,” he said. “Hopefully some good guidance comes from the health department.” The restaurant has been closed entirely since the beginning of April, and he planned to reopen for takeout orders on May 12 anyway. “We’re just
walking that line of trying to get back to work, but wanting to do it safely,” he said. A hairdresser at a Warrenton hair salon – who spoke on the condition that they and their employer remain anonymous – said that their salon would not open on May 15, despite pressure from some clients to do so. The hairdresser said that she is concerned that if the salon opens right away, cases of COVID-19 could surge, endangering the salon’s employees and clients. Regardless, the hairdresser said, there is still the potential the governor could change the timeframe for reopening. Some clients have threatened to drive to salons in other states that have relaxed restrictions. “What do you say to that?” the hairdresser lamented, adding that they have agreed on limited occasions to travel to a client’s house to perform cosmetology services – which was permitted until Executive Order 53 went into effect. The hairdresser said that even then, there was a concern about the increased chance they would contract the virus. The hairdresser said workers in the industry will suffer financially even when salons open. “We are not going to be able to make the money we used to make,” they said, citing the need to open at first only for appointments and have a limited number of clients in the salon. A single hairdresser will not be able to have two clients at once, which is normally standard practice. The hairdresser added there was still a great deal unknown about what specific practices would be permitted, and how that would affect hairdressers’ income. For instance, if the state banned hair washing and blow drying during the reopening phases, revenue would drop significantly. One of the most difficult aspects of this time, they said, has been knowing so little about what life will look like going forward. “I don’t think we’re going to get any certainty.” Reach Coy Ferrell at cferrell@fauquier.com
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School social workers check in with teens while they are home from school By Robin Earl
Times Staff Writer
At 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20, Deborah Panagos had just gotten off the phone with a student who was worried about their school schedule for next year. A social worker who splits her time between Cedar Lee Middle School and Liberty High School, Panagos said it’s a conversation she has often. “Their main concerns are about their schedules. Kids are worried about continuity of learning. I tell them to relax, it’s going to be all right. We’ll figure it out together.” Panagos wants students and parents to know that if they are feeling sad or alone, or just want someone to talk to, someone is there, ready to help. Liberty and Cedar Lee have included a form on their webpages that offers a way for students to check in. The Google doc – under the counseling tab -- asks a few questions about how they are doing. Do they need to talk to someone? Would they like to talk about academics or personal worries? Who would they like to talk to? “Some kids return the form to say they are doing all right, but others request a call from a teacher or social worker,” said Panagos. Social workers, psychologists and school counselors at each school receive the forms and follow up to make sure someone has gotten back to the student. “Some kids ask to speak with me because we already have a relationship, others have a question for a teacher or someone else,” said Panagos. “They have stressors at home, with relationships, they’re worried about not being able to keep up with their schoolwork, or sometimes they just want to talk.” When school is in session, Panagos has an individual caseload and also runs nine different groups, five at Cedar Lee and four at Liberty. At the middle school, she works with students on social skills, emotional regulation, anger management and behaviors. At Liberty, the groups work on future goals, empathy and moral reasoning as well as working with a team. “I can see more kids when we work in groups,” she said. Of course, group counseling isn’t happening now, so Panagos communicates with students as much as possible over the phone. “I love my job,” she said. “Everyone at both of my schools is very kid-focused.” She is looking forward to getting back to school. “I miss the kids,” she said.
John Flemming
John Flemming is a school social worker who works with students at Fauquier High School and Auburn Middle School. While schools have been closed, he said, he’s been calling students or connecting over Zoom. “I’ve been in touch with certain students that I’ve been concerned about, and I’ve had some people ask me to reach out to others.” Flemming said that the break in routine, the lack of daily structure and the extra strain placed on everyone because of the forced confinement has been difficult for some students. “We work on ways to relieve that stress … The most important thing is that kids have to have a sense of purpose. They need to have goals. Whatever they are trying to accomplish, whether it’s schoolwork, housework or working in the yard, every student should have something they can look back on at the end of the day and feel good about.” He encourages students to manage their time as if they were in school. Routine is important. Flemming has his five children at home, so understands that stressors exist now that didn’t a month ago. His oldest, 28, worked in the theater, so is out of work. Flemming also has a 21-yearold at Mary Washington trying to manage online learning. Some of those classes are in acting, “so
that’s different,” he said. His other three children are in high school; one is set to graduate this year. “They are worried about having what they need, not being able to see friends, not having a graduation …” And of course, there are the practical concerns. “The toilet John Flemming is a paper shortage provid- social worker at Fauquier ed some anxious mo- High School and Auburn ments for our family Middle School. of seven, but we’re OK now,” he said. Flemming said he has been pleased to see how teachers are stepping up to be creative. “One gentleman has been doing science experiments online with the kids. It brings everyone together.” Despite teachers’ best efforts, though, he believes that the student engagement in online learning is minimal. “Some teachers say only 10% of students are participating.” The social worker suggested a few signs parents can look for if they suspect their child is having a hard time with social isolation. “Parents should watch their children’s sleep patterns, how they’re eating; has their mood changed, has there been unexplained weight loss? Parents can look at their children’s arms and legs to be sure they are not cutting themselves.” And Flemming encouraged parents to keep an eye on what their children are looking at on social media. “Kids are worried about their schoolwork,” said Flemming. “They are stressed about the time they are missing … and some kids are worried about the disease and how it might affect them and their families.” He said that the situation puts extra pressure on relationships as well. “Stay positive,” he said. “It’s a gift to be together as a family. Keep moving forward.”
The Mental Health Association of Fauquier County
Sallie Morgan, executive director of the Mental Health Association of Fauquier County, said that – with or without the coronavirus -- anxiety among adolescents is on the rise. Mental Health America's national screening center has seen a more than 130% increase in anxiety screenings, and 74% of those have been individuals under 25 years of age. The severity of the symptoms
Deborah Panagos is a social worker at Liberty High School and Cedar Lee Middle School. described by those being screened has also increased, she said. She said that nine out of 10 of those under age 25 who have been screened have moderate to severe symptoms. Morgan said that her organization can help families find counseling resources if needed. She said on April 24, “I just got off of a Zoom check-in with Frank Finn [Associate Superintendent for Student Services and Special Education] from the Fauquier Schools about what they are hearing from students/ families and how their social workers and counselors are responding to concerns as they arise.” She said that the Mental Health Association is keeping in close touch with providers in the community to find out who is able to take new clients, who is willing to relax fees so they are able to see those with limited incomes, and how they are connecting, which is mostly by phone or online. “We have offered to support the school counselors in finding therapeutic resources for children and adolescents and are also offering that same service to the community at large,” she said. She suggested that parents call Brittany Dwyer at MHAFC at 540-341-8732. She added, “We also have a number of resources on our website, including tips for coping with COVID-related anxiety, access to both anxiety and depression screening tools, and a comprehensive database of local providers.”
Class of 2020 graduation plans announced Graduating seniors at Fauquier High School, Kettle Run High School, Liberty High School and Southeastern Alternative School will be able to participate in a graduation ceremony, even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. School officials announced Tuesday morning that individual graduation ceremonies will be held on each high school’s stadium athletic field throughout the week of May 18 to 22. Southeastern’s graduation celebration will be held May 27 at the school. Each graduate will be given a personal time to walk across the stage and receive their diploma as their name is announced. Parents and/or guardians may accompany the graduate onto the field. Photographers will be present to capture the experience, the announcement said. All schools will adhere to social distancing guidelines throughout the events. Traditionally, each school creates a gradua-
tion video available to students and families at the conclusion of the commencement exercises. A letter to graduates from the four high school principals stated, “This year, the videos will include a compilation of the graduation ceremonies, speeches, and Superintendent of Schools David Jeck’s message to confer diplomas, proclaiming the Class of 2020 as official graduates.” More information will be mailed to graduates later this week. The letter concluded, “While the circumstances we face mean that our Class of 2020 FCPS graduations will not resemble ceremonies of the past, these same circumstances provide us the chance to create a legacy unique to this year’s graduating class. We are excited about that opportunity!” The letter was signed by all the Fauquier County high school principals: Meaghan Brill (Kettle Run) Sam Cox (Liberty), Kraig Kelican (Fauquier) and Shelly Neibauer (Southeastern).
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Warrenton Farmers Market to expand to county parking lot off Lee Street Building on the success of the town of Warrenton’s Saturday drive-thru Famers Market, Fauquier County and Town of Warrenton officials announced the expansion of the market to the municipal parking lot located at the corner of Lee and Ashby streets. The expanded market will begin May 9 and will operate from 8 a.m. to noon, like the rest of the market, which encompasses the Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth street parking lots. Shoppers enter at Second Street and proceed through all four parking lots. Everyone must drive through the market. Walk-ins are not allowed, and shoppers must stay in their cars. Those who would like to purchase items from the drive-thru market are asked to order ahead so vendors can have orders ready. The list of vendors may be found on this page: www.warrentonva.gov/ community/farmers_market.php For the extended section of the market, potential shoppers will enter from Lee Street, entering the lower level entrance next to the Adult Detention Center. No entry will be allowed from the Franklin Street side of the lot. County Administrator Paul McCulla said that law enforcement personnel will be on hand to direct traffic. No parking will be allowed in that lot Saturday morning. It is anticipated that there will be enough vendors to fill both levels of the parking lot, though an exact number of vendors is
List of vendors for Warrenton Farmers Market 1. Waterford Run Farm & Forge Baked goods, jams, honey, produce, mushrooms, eggs waterfordrunfarm@gmail.com 540-272-9712
2. Sharkawi Farm
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Debbi Mash surveys her choices at Sergio’s Produce. still to be determined, said McCulla. “The number will be dependent on social distancing requirements and car stacking requirements,” he said. He added, “I am thankful to Brandie Schaeffer and the Town of Warrenton for their efforts in working with the county to provide space for additional vendors to participate in the drive-thru Famers Market, which will afford needed income to businesses that have been impacted by the COVID pandemic.” Town Manager Brandie Schaeffer commented on the expansion, saying: “The town is excited to work with the county on an expansion. Coming together adds a new dynamic and furthers the efforts for access to local and nutritious food, while also doing our part to support agribusiness during this difficult time.”
Plants, spices, tea sabry.alsharkawi@gmail.com 540-272-4962 https://www.facebook.com/ Sharkawi-Farm-159654880717243/
3. MadMagic Kombucha (formerly MTO Kombucha) Flavored kombucha meagan@mtokombucha.com 540-364-2639
4. Living Springs Microgreens
Microgreens farmer@livingspringsmicrogreens. com 571-445-4979 www.livingspringsmicrogreens.com
5. Taste of Old Country
Olive oil, vinegar, olives, seasonings, soap elias@tasteofoldcountry.com 703-371-9898 www.tasteofoldcountry.com
6. Fern Hill Apiary
10. Gonzales Produce
Plants, vegetables, greens, berries, produce gonzalesproduce@gmail.com 804-296-4910 www.gonzalesfarm.com
11. Happy Family Ranch
Beef, pork, sausages happyfamilyranchinc@gmail.com 703-801-5837
12. Tana’s Kitchen
Frozen pot pies, quiches, soups tana@tanaskitchen.com 540-622-0808 www.tanaskitchen.com
13. Sierra Linda Farm
Beef and tallow products sierralindafarm@gmail.com 202-413-0592 www.sierralindafarm.com
14. Sue’s Pies & More
Pies and baked goods suespiesva@comcast.net 540-878-1181 www.suespies.com
15. Diep Roots
Cashew cheese, vegan butter, kimchi, wheat grass juice yoshuhadda@gmail.com 540-935-4447
16. Red Dog Farm & Home
Honey, beeswax products fernhillapiary@gmail.com 540-317-1170 www.FernHillApiary.com
Artisan Soaps monica@reddogfarmandhome.com 571-287-3412
7. Sergio’s Produce
Beef, lamb, pork, poultry, rabbit and eggs jvadams@verizon.net 540-809-4271
8. Freed’s Biscuits
18. Starstead Farm
Plants, produce, flowers sergiosproduce@gmail.com 804-313-0646 Biscuits Josh@freedsbiscuits.com 202-286-4774 www.freedsbiscuits.com
9. Erin’s Elderberries
Elderberry products, aronia, honey, and soap erinselderberries@gmail.com 571-612-0209
17. Walnut Hill Farm
Plants, herbs, produce Days@starsteadfarm.com Days@ starsteadfarm.com 703-909-0959 www.starsteadfarm.com
19. Bad Ass Pickles
Flavored pickles badasspickles2019@gmail.com 703-582-1566 www.badasspickles.net
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Archwood Green Barns Farmers Market operating as a drive-thru market The Archwood Green Barns Farmers Market in The Plains began its season on Sunday, May 3, as a drive-thru market. There will be a limited number of vendors, in order to comply with social distancing, according to organizers.
Pre-orders are strongly encouraged. More vendors will be added later in the season. The market will be open Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4557 Old Tavern Road, The Plains. Updates may be found at the farmers market Facebook page. The office phone for Archwood Green Barns may be reached at 540-2535289.
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As we look beyond COVID-19, we see many questions, few answers The “normal” life we were living only two months ago, whatever that normal was, is gone, thanks to COVID-19. What about the future? How many of us will recognize, question or accept the upcoming changes? For the past eight weeks, most of us have complied with the recommendations from the CDC and others. We have practiced social distancing. We’ve washed our hands, donned masks in public and used apps to stay in touch. We have done this as good citizens, anticipating a return to our old world. We’ve also spent an inordinate amount of time trying to assess blame for our current situation. Depending on our political background, we blame the Chinese or [President Donald] Trump. We blame our neighbors for not treating this seriously and endangering our lives. We blame the governors of Michigan, Minnesota and Virginia for not getting us back to work soon enough. We blame the World Health Organization, or the deep state. We blame experts like Dr. [Anthony] Fauci, and fake experts like Dr. Phil. Collectively, we pretty much blame everyone. This pandemic will end. Our lives will return to a semblance of normalcy, in a few weeks or in a few months. My question to you is how will the new normal look? Here are a few of the obvious conclusions. How we work. COVID-19 has blown the door to telecommuting wide open. This will continue wholesale in the future. Updated business models. As with any crisis, those who adapt do best. We have watched businesses use online, hybrid online and curbside delivery models where they didn’t previously exist. The strong will survive and thrive in the long term. Physical interaction. Hugging of
MAX HALL family members and close friends will increase post COVID-19 – we are going to realize the preciousness of those relationships. Gratuitous hugging will lessen. Certainly for a while, people will use caution and spacing. Shopping. Shopping online will continue to accelerate. As a result of the virus, people are doing much more online shopping, and there’s no going back. Voting. The election debacle in Wisconsin demonstrated the need for “no excuse” absentee voting. Currently, 39 states, including Virginia, have some version of “no excuse” absentee voting. The next argument? In-person versus voting by mail. Technology acceptance. Whether shopping, banking, communicating, exercising, educating or any number of other areas, we’ve broadened our use of technology. Education. Schools, our teachers, and our students have become more creative about how education takes place. Certainly at the college level, large lectures will trend toward professors lecturing online to students. Problems, such as rural broadband, have become more apparent. There are many other areas less clear. This list is longer, and less complete. Here are some of the questions. New normal. Do we learn anything as a society, or is the new normal just the old rules with lipstick? Politics. What’s the effect on this
November’s presidential election? Will this increase government interaction in our lives, or lessen it? Political interaction. Will political polarization continue to worsen before it gets better? Some of the states are already banding together in mini regional unions, as the federal government has backed away from responsibility. Do we march into the future united, or do we further split into various tribes and regions? Health care. Will we embrace changes to health care and meaningful changes in health insurance for the less fortunate? Will we be better prepared for a future health crisis? Will we investigate multi-level health care in hospitals so we can provide both pandemic and “normal” health care? Nursing homes. Will nursing homes improve, or disappear? The economy. How will the effect on growth, taxes, inflation and income inequality look? How will the $2T “investment” affect our future economy? Environment. Will we better understand the impact we have on the environment, and we can do something about both pollution and global warming? Education. Will the education gap widen between the haves and have nots? How will the long-term educational impact on our country look? How much of a “gap” will our current students have, that is never closed? Rural broadband. Will this provide the impetus for implementing rural broadband and treating it as a utility? Will the government finally push internet access, as they did with Rural Utility Service Programs in the past? The arts. What changes will we see in plays, movies, TV, music, painting, photography, dance and so on?
Sheriff recognizes National Correctional Officers Week The first full week in May is proclaimed to be National Correctional Officers Week. The next several days are meant to honor the correctional officers and personnel who work in jails, prisons and community corrections operations throughout our nation. For the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office, this is the time to recognize the many contributions of the hard-working men and women of the Fauquier County Adult Detention Center. The correctional services provided by our dedicated colleagues are
vital to our community. The FCADC is one of the best run facilities in the commonwealth, thanks to the tireless efforts of our correctional staff, who provides exemplary care in a safe and secure correctional environment. Last year, the Virginia Department of Corrections Compliance, Certification and Accreditation Unit gave the FCADC a 100% compliance designation. During the process, members of our staff were specifically cited for their profes-
How will audience interaction change? Government. How often does America learn from our mistakes or experiences? As an example, a hurricane hits, some people die, some people rebuild and go on as before, and others profit. A year later, another hurricane hits, and it’s the same show all over again. What will happen post-COVID? If we think about this as an opportunity to improve our lives and our society, what changes will we consider and embrace? What chances for improvement will we ignore, freezing ourselves in time and ignorance? Author Arundhati Roy recently presented a view in the Financial Times I wish we would embrace, but I don’t know that we will: “Whatever it is, coronavirus has made the mighty kneel and brought the world to a halt like nothing else could. Our minds are still racing back and forth, longing for a return to “normality,” trying to stitch our future to our past and refusing to acknowledge the rupture. But the rupture exists … Historically, pandemics have forced humans to break with the past and imagine their world anew. This one is no different. It is a portal, a gateway between one world and the next. We can choose to walk through it, dragging the carcasses of our prejudice and hatred, our avarice, our data banks and dead ideas, our dead rivers and smoky skies behind us. Or we can walk through lightly, with little luggage, ready to imagine another world. And ready to fight for it.” Max Hall is a graduate of West Point and served in the United States Army. He has worked in business in both engineering and senior leadership roles. He and his wife currently live on a small farm near Orlean.
sionalism, vested interest in the facility, taking pride in their work and positive morale. Inmates interviewed said they felt respected by the staff. This week gives us the opportunity to pay tribute to our correctional deputies, nurses, kitchen staff and employees, both past and present, for the important roles they play in public safety. Please join me in saying thank you to our co-workers, for their devoted service to the community. BOB MOSIER Fauquier County Sheriff
The deputies who work at the Fauquier County Adult Detention Center have been cited for their professionalism, vested interest in the facility, taking pride in their work and positive morale.
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Kettle Run High School Dear Kettle Run Class of 2020, To say the very least, this has been a memorable year! What a conclusion to your high school career ‌ and, although you had no say in how it ended, we appreciate you making the best of it. Thank you for giving us so many memories, smiles, and laughs throughout our time with you - these are the things we will cherish most about the Class of 2020. We are so proud of each one of you and know that this is only the beginning of many accomplishments and successful endeavors! We are honored to be part of your journey and are wishing you the very best! CONGRATULATIONS on this accomplishment! We cannot wait to see where life takes you! MRS. BRILL Principal, Kettle Run High School
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Kansas marks the spot for another Camarca State champion Gino to join brother Franco at Benedictine College By Peter Brewington Times Staff Writer
Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, has recruited a second wrestling state champ from Fauquier High. His DNA is very similar. His last name identical. Falcon senior Gino Camarca is joining older brother Franco at the prestigious small Catholic college located an hour north of Kansas City. “I feel like I know it pretty well. My brother’s been telling me he likes it, and I liked a small school, personally,” said Gino, who broke through to win the Class 4 title at 138 pounds in February, helping FHS to the team title. Like Franco, Gino is getting athletic scholarship money from the NAIA school. “I think it’s pretty cool he’s coming out to wrestle with me. I’m not super surprised by it. I saw it coming a mile away,” said Franco, who won state titles at 182 pounds in 2018 and 170 in 2017 and was an all-district defensive lineman in football. Franco was 2018 Fauquier Times FHS Boys Athlete of the Year. Parents Tom and Teresa like a Catholic education for their seven kids, who range in age from 9 to 24. The two youngest (Bruno, 9; Maria, 12) attend St. John the Evangelist School in Warrenton; Marissa, 15, Gino and Franco went as well. Mary Camarca, 22, went to Seton School in Manassas and is a senior soccer player at Marymount University. “My dad’s pretty
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persuasive. Gino and I have been on the same team since we started wrestling back in 2006. When Benedictine offered him to come wrestle it wasn’t a hard decision,” said Franco. Gino capped a dominant season by pinning all four of his foes at states. With senior Sam Fisher pinning his four foes at 182 pounds and freshman D.J. Richards winning at 126, Fauquier had three state champs and its third state crown after also winning in 2015 and 2016. Gino and Fisher were team MVPs. “Gino showed up at the end. He did what Sam did when we needed it most,” said coach Doug Fisher. Gino pinned Liberty’s William Winegardner in 5:42 in the championship match. Franco followed the news from Kansas. “The minute he won my mom and dad texted me,” said Franco, adding, “It’s about time. I’m happy not to be the only one.” Like Franco in 2017, the state title brought tears to Gino’s eyes. “None
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Fauquier High senior Gino Camarca (left) will be joining older brother Franco at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. Gino, 17, won the 138-pound state title in February by pinning all four opponents. Franco, 20, won state titles his junior and senior years in 2017 and 2018. of the kids I was worried about,” he said of his opponents. “Throughout the years my technique has gotten stronger.” Gino is working at a tree nursery in New Baltimore and lifting with a workout partner. He plans to study civil engineering and move into a military career after college. “Designing bridges, roads, waterways,
city planning,” he said. Franco, whose Benedictine career has been beset with injuries, is studying architecture. Older brother Vito, 24, wrestled at FHS and is now in the Marines. There’s another potential Camarca wrestler down the road in Bruno, 9. “We’re not sure what he’ll do. He plays every sport,” said Gino.
George’s Derby picks were a Fauquier Times staple By Rita Rowand
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This past Saturday should have been the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby, but the race has been postponed until Sept. 5 due to the coronavirus pandemic. My late husband, former Fauquier Times business editor and horse racing columnist George Rowand, used to write up his Derby picks in his “Rail Chatter” column that week. His sources included data from The Blood-Horse magazine, which he read from cover to cover each week, and the Daily Racing Form, plus his own analysis from his past career managing thoroughbred horses. Of course, his Aunt Blanche’s picks were put into the mix. She was the luckiest person we knew and often picked winners in bizarre and arbitrary fashion, with excellent results, including the longshots Giacomo (2005) and Mine That Bird (2009).
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Michael and George Rowand covered the 2013 Kentucky Derby for the Fauquier Times. George would jump up on that first Saturday morning in May, proclaiming, “It’s Derby Day!” and be-
gin viewing the early morning TV coverage from Churchill Downs. Frequently, we held a Kentucky
Derby party, complete with mint juleps in silver cups filled with crushed ice, the mint “bruised” just so, and a big container of simple syrup, prepared the night before, to be joined with a fine bourbon for our guests. George, who passed away in March of 2017, covered the Derby for the Fauquier Times on site on numerous occasions when Virginia horses were contenders. In 2013 he and son Michael covered the Derby together on a rainy day, as a father-son duo, when the favorite, Orb, won. Frank Vespe of The Racing Biz, a blog George frequently wrote for, said, “No one was more passionate than George about this crazy game.” We have to wait another four months for the 2020 Derby, but that day holds a thrilling and poignant memory for me, Michael and so many others.
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Carl Lee “Joe” High, Sr., 77, of Front Royal, VA passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020, at his home. Mr. High was born in 1943 in Winchester, VA, son of the late David L. High and Evelyn E. Hackney; stepson of the late James M. Hackney. He retired from Avtex Fibers after 21 years of service, worked several years at Hayes Stair in Gainesville, and retired again after 12 years of service as a custodian with the United States Government. Mr. High enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. His favorite past-time was porch sitting, just taking in all his surroundings. Surviving with his wife, Carol Jean Bittner, of 40 years are their daughters, Joyce Carter (Warren) of Winchester, VA, Faith Settle (Dennis) and Linda McIlwee (Terry) both of Front Royal, VA; sons, Johnny Whittington of Strasburg, VA, James High (Peggy) of Front Royal, VA, Michael High (Tammy) of Lake Park, GA; companion of his late son, Carl, Jr., Theresa Churchill of Holly, NC; grandchildren, Tonya Snapp of Winchester, VA, Britni Fauver of Front Royal, VA, Aaron High (M.I.A.) of Front Royal, VA and Dezarae Churchill of Holly, NC; and brothers, Lewis High of Rada, WV and Charlie High of Maurertown, VA; and greatgrandchildren, Codi Miller, Cory Miller, and Noah Churchill. Mr. High was preceded in death by his a son, Carl Lee High, Jr.; grandson, Jay Whittington; sister, Helen High; and brother, David High. All services are private. Arrangements are being handled by Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Joe’s memory to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, VA 22601.
Minna Reese Marston, nee Minna Celeste Reese Adamson, Age 102, Died in The Plains, Virginia 20198, April 11, 2020. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, July 16, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Catherine Virginia Cowdery of Lakeland, Florida, and Ernie Adamson, of Carrollton, Georgia. Mrs. Marston was an Artist and Jewelry Designer. She was the wife of the late Thomas Ewart Marston (died in 1984). She is survived by her children John Sargent Whitney, Jr. (spouse: Anne Burwell Whitney), Wendy Whitney Makins (widow of Christopher James Makins), Louise Whitney Mellon, brother Robert Adamson, and grandchildren Jennifer Brooks Lee, Elisabetta Cortesi, Isabella Cortesi, John Sargent Whitney, III, Armistead Burwell Whitney, Marian Whitney Makins. She was predeceased by her sister Evelyn Argyll Adamson Baird (died in 2014). Memorial Contributions can be sent to Washington Concert Opera (website or checks sent to 2437 15th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009) or CAYA (Come As You Are): Treating substance use disorders and addiction. (website or checks sent to P.O. Box 3457, Warrenton, VA 20188). Please visit www.roystonfuneralhome.com to express online condolences to the family.
William Earl Hazel Nancy Campbell Vernon Nancy Campbell Vernon died on Thursday, April 28th after a several year battle with Ovarian Cancer. Nancy was born August 14, 1952 to Joseph Frank and Veronica (Herguth) Campbell and raised in Ossining, New York. She is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, David Vernon; her children Christopher Bryan Campbell and Michael James Campbell (Sarah); her stepchildren Damian Michael Vernon (Betsy) and Melissa Danielle Beckett (Michael); her grandchildren Olivia Beckett, Aurora Beckett, Daniel Vernon, Elizabeth Vernon and Aubrey Campbell. Also surviving are siblings Mary Louise Wheeler (Richard), Thomas Campbell, Barbara Cafarelli (Ronald), Pamela Wood (Julian), Mark Campbell, Glenn Campbell and numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she is pre-deceased by her niece Kathryn Wheeler, nephew Jack Crosby and sisters-in-law Cheryl Campbell and Roberta Crosby. Nancy had a successful career in budget and finance that began at IBM Marketing Headquarters in White Plains, NY. She was transferred to an IBM software development branch in Bethesda, MD as part of the team to establish the finance division. Eventually she left IBM due to downsizing and continued her financial career with the Federal Government in Washington, DC. She held several positions through the years to become the Budget Officer, and Senior Advisor on special communications projects within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) within The Department of Commerce. She was responsible for managing billion-dollar budgets during the Digital Conversion authorized by The Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005 and the First Responder Network Authority authorized by The Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2012. Nancy had many interests but two passions in life-Her family and gardening. Nancy prioritized family above all else. Through the years she made it back to NY every chance she could for visits and special occasions. In the spring she came up from Virginia with a trunk load of plants for her Mom’s garden which they planted together over the course of a week. She cherished the titles she carried: daughter, sister, Aunt, wife, Mom, Nana and friend. She was a Prince William Master Gardener trained in the class of 2005. She was the “bed head” for the Bee, Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden for a number of years at the Linton Hall Teaching Garden. She loved educating the public on establishing this type of habitat as well as helping schools in the area to do the same. Folks that knew her, knew if it was a bad stressful day, all you had to do was mention gardening and her face lit up and she could talk non-stop on the subject. She was never without plants on her deck that “needed to get in the ground.” Services are to be held on Tuesday, May 5th at Baker Post Funeral Home and burial following at Stonewall Memorial Gardens, Manassas, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made: OCRA – Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance Trinity Episcopal Church Food Ministry
William Earl Hazel, 80, of Buckland, Virginia passed away peacefully Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Novant Health UVA Health System Prince William Medical Center. Born on July 12, 1939 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Evelyn and Samuel Hazel, Bill and his family lived in both Richmond, Virginia and Chattanooga, Tennessee prior to settling in Madison County, Virginia in the early 1950s. After graduating from Madison County High School in 1958, Bill spent two post-graduate years at Woodberry Forest School before matriculating to the University of Virginia, where he graduated with a degree in economics in 1964. As a student athlete he played on the varsity football team on both the offensive and defensive lines and was a proud and active member of the Kappa Alpha Order. Upon his graduation from Virginia, Bill applied his innate sales and marketing skills in different industries from assisting his father in the milk distribution business to successfully promoting and selling Ocean Spray product lines to grocery chains in the northeast corridor. Towards the end of his career, he joined his father and brother in heavy trucking equipment sales and distribution. Together they owned three successful outlets in northern Virginia. Beyond his career, Bill was a true Virginia Gentleman and was devoted to his Cavaliers. He rarely missed a home football game, loved a good tailgate and could usually be found at the “The Barn” enjoying the infamous prime rib dinner following the game. He also loved college hoops. He watched every game of the “Unbelievable” season when the Hoos won the national championship in 2019, something he never thought he’d see. As a proud member of the Culpeper Country Club, Bill was a natural storyteller and loved to sit on the front porch and spin yarns with those around him. If some oldies (especially songs from the Doo-Wop era) were playing in the background, so much the better. In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded in death by his wife Rose G. Hazel and his brother, James G. Hazel. He is survived by his children A. Darnell Abbott of Halifax, Virginia, William L. Hazel of Richmond, Virginia and Hillarye M. Nicely of Buckland, Virginia and six grandchildren. A private graveside service will be held in Fairview Cemetery in Culpeper, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Virginia Athletics Foundation, Post Office Box 400833, Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4833. An online tribute wall and guestbook are available at www. foundandsons.com Found and Sons of Culpeper is serving the family.
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OBITUARIES Charles “Chuck” Ralph Poppe Charles “Chuck” Ralph Poppe, 56, of Manassas, VA, passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 2020. Chuck was born in Morristown, NJ, to the late Ralph Vernon Poppe and Barbara Ann Poppe. He lived in a few places as a young boy, but his family settled in Manassas, when in 1979, he joined the Greater Manassas Volunteer Rescue Squad and served there until 2002. Although it was a volunteer job, he put his entire heart into serving the community, starting as a junior member, and serving many years as Chief. For the past 12 years, he was the owner of Yard By Yard Landscaping. He leaves behind his wife of almost 34 years, Lindsey; son, Craig; daughter-in-law, Monica; and two grandchildren who meant the world to him, Carleigh and Camden; his son, Brandon Lunders. He also leaves behind five siblings and their surviving spouses: numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, his mother and 4 dogs. Since he was such an avid animal lover, in lieu of flowers, and if you’re able, please send donations to either Gray Face Acres Senior Dog Rescue at www.grayfaceacres.org, or Paws for Seniors at www.pawsforseniors.org. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date due to the Corona Virus restrictions. Condolences may be sent to: www.piercefh.com
Charles Theodore Marshall Charles Theodore Marshall, 39, of Orlean, Virginia, passed April 27, 2020. He was born on September 19, 1980. Charles is survived by his mother, Catheryn Marshall of Orlean, VA; a brother, James Marshall, Jr. of Orlean, VA; two sisters: Jamie Marshall of Orlean, VA, Jody Wright of Orlean, VA; his grandmother, Felice Brooks and many other relatives and friends. Chuck as he was fondly known worked with S.W. Landscaping, LLC. He was very good with lawn care and skilled with a power saw. He also had a few certifications as an electrician apprentice. He worked on building the power plant in Front Royal a few years ago. Chuck biggest love was Lego blocks, but his greatest sacrifice of love was his daughter, Stella to a loving adoptive family to care and raise her. Chuck was loving and caring and was willing to help anyone. Chuck will be truly missed by all. A memorial service will be planned at a later date. Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com
Nancy Thompson Payne Nancy Thompson Payne, age 86, of Manassas, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born on November 28, 1933 in Mount Airy, NC to the late Elijah and Creola Thompson. Nancy enjoyed being with her family and friends and also was thankful for the many staff and aides at the Paramount Senior Living who she considered to be family. Predeceased by her parents; her husband Ike G. Payne; her brother, Willy Thompson and sister, Alma Louise Lang. Survivors include her daughter, Karen P. Robinson and husband Tommy of Manassas, Va., Son, David W. Payne and wife Brenda of Mineral, Va., grandchildren Christie N. Jenkins and husband Russell of Culpeper, Va., Katie R. Moore and husband Matt of Manassas, Va., Brandon Dannemiller and wife Melissa of Mineral, Va., Cari L Hebel and husband Jeremy of Culpeper, Va. Tyler Payne and wife Brooke of Goochland, Va., Great grandchildren, Andrew J. Beavers, Jonathan Beavers, Alyssa Beavers, Jacob “Jakey” Beavers, Jonah Hebel, Chloe Moore and Autumn Jenkins. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic restrictions, the family will be holding a private family graveside on Friday, May 1, 2020 at 10:30 A.M. at Stonewall Memory Gardens, 12004 Lee Highway, Manassas, Virginia. The Family Requests that In lieu of flowers, donations be made to local hospitals and first responders or a food pantry in her name to help the continued effort to combat the Covid-19 outbreak.
Charles Dennis McCottry
Charles Dennis McCottry, 72, of Arlington, VA, formerly of Warrenton, VA, passed April 27, 2020. He was born on March 26, 1948. Charles is survived by a sister, Gloria M. Johnson of Falls Church, VA; and a brother, Robert L. Walker of Warrenton, VA. A private graveside service was held at Bright View Cemetery in Warrenton, VA. Online condolences can be given at www. joynesfuneralhome.com
Lurty C. Houff, Jr., 87 of Casanova, VA passed away on April 29, 2020. Lurty was born in Washington D.C. on June 8, 1932 to Lurty and Margurite Houff. He is survived by his sister, Louise Rooney, and his three children: Debbie Ritchie (Tom), Larry Houff (Gina), and Trudy Graefe (Tim). He has nine grandchildren, Thomas (Sara) Ritchie, Jamie (Cait) Ritchie, Kelly (Weldon) Ehlert, Katelyn (Kenny) Cornwell, Melissa (Stephen) Posey, Brenton ( Jess) Graefe, Christy ( Jim) Hassell, Leah Graefe, and Aaron Graefe. He also has 14 greatgrandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou Houff, and his parents. Lurty, upon graduating from Washington & Lee High School in 1950, started college at the University of MD. He decided to join the Coast Guard Reserve in January of 1951, as well as starting a job with the Geological Survey in April, 1951 He was married to his wife for almost 65 years. He retired from Fairfax County as the Director of the Real Estate Assessment Office after 33.5 years. He then worked for Prince William County as the Assistant Manager of Assessments for 9.5 years. After retiring from Prince William County, he worked for five different sessions on the board of Assessors with Fauquier County as appointed by the Board of Supervisors for Fauquier County. Lurty also served in the Coast Guard Reserves for 41 years and retired as Command Master Chief under three different Captains for Reserve Group Baltimore. He was actively involved in the Churches of Christ in Virginia at Arlington, Springfield, Warrenton, and Manassas. For 50-60 years he worked with and served on the Board of Directors for Camp WaMaVa. He has been loved and admired and respected by friends and family and even acquaintances throughout his life for his hospitality, kind heart, gentle spirit, and his dedicated love for the Lord. There will be a period of visitation at the Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton, VA on Monday, May 4th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. There will be a limit of ten people in the visiting room at a time; and the funeral home requests that you wear a mask if you have one. There will be a private family burial on Tuesday morning. In lieu of flowers, you are welcome to donate to Camp Wamava, PO Box 6264, Columbia, MD 21045, or via www.wamava.com/donate.
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OBITUARIES James K. Lang
James K. Lang, age 75, a resident of Warrenton, VA passed away on April 29, 2020. He was a Loader Operator for the William A. Hazel Inc. for 40 years. He was a avid participent in the Turkey Shoot and developed many friends from his love for the hunt. He was predeceased by his parents, Kirby Ray Lang and Beulah Pearl Breeden and his son, Sean Lang. Survived by his wife, Janice Lang; two sons, Tony Lang and Darrell Lang of Culpeper, VA; two step-daughters, Janis Isabel Carreras of Warrenton, VA and Jennifer Michelle Budd and her husband, Dustin of Warrenton, VA; a sister, Barbara Berry and her husband Robert of Culpeper, VA; many grandchildren. James had some special visits and was blessed by his grandson, Austin Lang and loved all his grandchildren with so many to list.
Arlen W. Ingman Arlen W. Ingman passed away April 24 at Blue Ridge Christian Home. He was born October 13, 1932 in Isle, Minnesota to Oscar and Hulda Ingman. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He retired as a pilot with US Air. He is survived by his wife Donna Ingman, his children Cindy Johnson, Wayne Ingman and Candace Miller and his grandchildren Melissa, Steve and Andrew Johnson, River and Tyler Ingman, Jonathan, David, James and Samantha Miller. Family and friends can join in the memorial service on Zoom Thursday, May 7th at 7 pm. Pastor Terri and Michael Church will be officiating. For information on how to join the memorial, please visit Our Savior Lutheran Church website. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Services will be at a later date to celebrate his life. Arrangements by Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton, VA. Online condolences can be made at: moserfuneralhome.com
Myron Vernon Ricketts Myron Vernon Ricketts, 87, passed away at his home in Gainesville, Virginia on April 27, 2020. He was born on October 11th, 1932 in San Diego, California, the son of Admiral Claude Vernon and Marjorie Ricketts. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy in 1955, Myron also earned post-graduate degrees from MIT, the Naval Post Graduate School and Virginia Tech. He enjoyed a highly decorated 33-year career in the Navy, retiring in 1988 with the rank of Rear Admiral. The highlight of that career was the rare and prestigious shore command of the David Taylor Research Model Basin in Carderock, Maryland. Myron is best known for his love and devotion for his family. His favorite pastimes were vintage cars, playing tennis, photography and many aspects of home improvement. One of his proudest accomplishments was designing and wiring his home in Warrenton, Virginia. Myron is survived by his wife, Marilyn, and his son Eric, wife Wendy and their children Bruce and Emma of North Carolina. His son Bruce predeceased him in 2018 and was survived by his wife Jamie and son Scott of Colorado. Services and a reception will be announced at a later date due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Online Condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com
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Simple and Complex Estates ADVANCE CARE PLANNING As is the case with death, the occurrence of a medical emergency, disease, or accident is not limited to older individuals. The fact is that anyone, at any time, could become incapacitated and unable to make medical decision for him- or herself. With advance care planning, anyone can prepare for unforeseen circumstances by creating a legal document known as an “advance directive,” which goes into effect only if a person becomes incapacitated and unable to speak for him- or herself. At that point, the advance directive allows incapacitated individuals to express their values and desires related to end-of-life decisions. This provides a way for family, friends, and healthcare professionals to implement the non-communicative person’s wishes There’s a lot that goes into planning a funeral, but making those arrangements beforehand gives you time to consider all of your options. Preplanning lets you create your own unique life celebration. Including your family in the planning process can help them feel connected to you both in life and in death, knowing that your arrangements reflect your desires. To learn more, please call MOSER FUNERAL HOME at (540) 3473431 or see us at our 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton facility. Our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY is located just outside of Warrenton. “Every moment was a precious thing, having in it the essence of finality.” Daphne du Maurier
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Master Built Pro 30” Duel Fuel Smoker. Smoke food with propane or charcoal. Flame disk bowl for use with wood chips or charcoal. Push button ignition. Four chrome coated smoking racks. Used once - $180. If interested call 540-270-0599.
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For all your heating and cooling needs. Rc´s AC Service and Repair, 540-349-7832 or 540-428-9151 G R AV E L : A L L PROJECTS. Topsoil; fill dirt; mulch. No job too small.540-8254150; 540-219-7200 JBS Excavation & Clearing, Free estimates, tree removal, horse arena, d r i v e w a y s & landscaping. No job too big or too small. 703-582-0439 JENKINS EXCAVATING & LOGGING. Free Estimates, Class A Contractor, Commercial, Residential. Demolition, land clearing, site prep, roads, drives. 540-661-0116 Miller´s Tree Servic, complete tree service. Renoval, mulching, storm damage, bucket truck, firewood. 540-222-2089 North´s Custom Masonry. Retaining walls, stone work, patios, repoint ing brick, chimneys, driveways. 540-533-8092 North´s Tree Service & Landscaping. Complete tree service. All phases of landscaping. 540-533-8092
N U T T E R S PA I N T I N G & SERVICES Call Erik, 540-522-3289 POTOMAC WINDOW CLEANING. Inside & out, By hand. Power W a s h i n g . 703-777-3296 Licensed, insured, bonded
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GORMANS TREE AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES. Seasonal Clean up. Snow removal, grinding, mowing, take downs. Free estimates. 540-222-4107; 540-825-1000
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Total Lawn Care, home services. Cranium Services giving you peace of mind. Call Glenn 571-839-8495; glenn@ craniumservices. com; cranium. services.com
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SYSTEM/INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER Small Charlottesville business is currently accepting resumes for an entry level System/Industrial Engineer. BSc Preferred. Job involves tracking & analysis of production and new product introduction (NPI) cycle times, activities related to corrective-and-preventive actions (CAPA) for engineering changes, general quality management system responsibilities, activities related to inventory control, oversight of USAbased technical outsourcing activities, and efficiency improvement studies related to mmWave standardized products production & testing. Recent grads are strongly encouraged to apply. Excellent retirement and health benefits provided. EOE. Send resume as pdf to: rfengineer2@gmail.com This Could be Your Ad! Call 888-351-1660
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NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a virtual work session at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2020, in the Warren Green Building at 10 Hotel Street in Warrenton, Virginia, and will hold a virtual regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the same location, to be followed by a virtual public hearing to obtain citizen input on the following items:
Flaggers
Copies of the above files are available for review by contacting 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 strongly encouraged to send written correspondence in advance of the meeting to 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, VA 20186, or by e-mail BOS@fauquiercounty.gov prior to May 14, 2020.
Full time, to provide traffic control & safety around construction sites. A valid driver license & clean driving record a must. Starting $13/hr & scheduled raises. Company-paid medical & dental premiums.
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Small Charlottesville business is currently accepting resumes for a Millimeter-Wave Engineer. BScEE Preferred. Job involves RF Engineering activities related to the production and testing of 100-1000GHz Transmitters and Receivers. Recent grads are encouraged to apply. Retirement and health benefits provided. EOE. Send resume as pdf to: rfengineer2@gmail.com
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1. AN ORDINANCE TO ENSURE THE CONTINUITY OF FAUQUIER COUNTY GOVERNMENT - This ordinance replaces the emergency ordinance adopted by the County on April 9, 2020, and provides a succession plan for key positions, limits certain non-essential governmental functions and interaction with the public, suspends certain policies, and provides for an administrative waiver process for certain land use deadlines and proceedings. This ordinance will be in effect until six months after the end of the emergency or disaster declaration or until repealed by the County, whichever occurs first (Tracy Gallehr, Staff)
Due to the threat to public health and safety of the residents of Fauquier County from exposure to COVID-19, and pursuant to the County’s emergency continuity of government ordinance adopted April 9, 2020, citizens are encouraged to participate virtually in this process and may view the meeting via livestream at http://fauquier-va.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1 and on Fauquier County Government Channel 23. During the meeting, citizens may e-mail comments to BOS.PublicComment@fauquiercounty.gov. Comments submitted for Citizens’ Time and those pertaining to public hearing items submitted during the meeting will be read into the record. Prerecorded video or audio comments will also be accepted. Anyone desiring to submit prerecorded comments and citizens desiring to participate in the meeting remotely are required to register in advance by calling (540) 422-8020 for additional instructions. In person comments will be limited to two minutes by interactive video from a conference room within the Warren Green Building. Participants will be required to maintain strict social distancing measures that may involve waiting in line outside of the building and citizens are strongly encouraged to wear a mask or fabric face covering. 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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LEGAL NOTICES TOWN OF WARRENTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Warrenton will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 7:00 PM via Zoom Meeting on the following items: 1. The Town Manager’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 2. Town Capital Improvements Program for FY2021-2026 3. Calendar Year 2020 Tax Rates
4. Business, Professional & Occupational License Year 2022 Tax Rates and the implementation of a gross receipts threshold 5. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Warrenton establishing the percentage of relief granted to qualifying personal use vehicles, subject to the Town of Warrenton’s personal property tax, for the 2020 tax year 6. Water and Sewer Rates for FY2021
7. WARF Membership Rates for FY2021 A copy of the proposed budget and rates as well as a copy of the Capital Improvement Program is available on the Town’s website for review: http:// www.warrentonva.gov/government/budget.php. The Town of Warrenton 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 requests. Elizabeth Gillie, Town Clerk
TOWN OF WARRENTON, VIRGINIA
PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 GENERAL FUND REVENUE
General Property Tax
Adopted FY 2020
Proposed FY 2021
$ 1,350,064
$ 1,386,064
Meals Tax
2,765,000
2,728,750
BPOL
1,980,800
1,850,200
715,000
670,625
2,002,000
1,943,250
Licenses, Permits & Fees
180,950
180,950
Fines & Forfeitures
190,000
185,000
Use of Money & Property
258,000
249,000
1,397,833
1,259,554
256,265
248,565
3,033,099
3,042,142
6,500
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89,389
1,682,251
3,047,670
$ 15,817,762
$ 16,881,159
Sales Tax Other Local Taxes
Charges for Services Miscellaneous Revenue State Revenue Federal Revenue Use of Fund Balance TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUE EXPENDITURES Legislative Department
$ 223,526
$ 259,947
Executive Department
238,273
306,774
Legal Services
212,446
223,297
Finance & Human Resources
716,816
735,877
9,142
9,342
10,000
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3,573,225
3,912,746
234,544
233,029
3,866,535
4,271,534
79,855
75,355
Parks & Recreation
2,413,703
2,560,105
Community Development
1,727,161
1,402,329
Nondepartmental
166,665
191,665
Debt Service
792,319
967,596
1,553,552
1,731,563
TOTAL GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
$ 15,817,762
$ 16,881,159
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
$ 2,734,000
$ 1,042,420
$-
$ 1,095,411
Memberships & Dues Police Department Fire Department Public Works Contributions to Outside Agencies
Transfer to Capital
CAPITAL ASSET REPLACEMENT FUND (new)
WATER & SEWER OPERATING FUND REVENUE Transfer Fees Use of Money & Property Charges for Services Miscellaneous Revenue Use of Reserves TOTAL W&S OPERATING FUND REVENUE EXPENSES Water Supply, Distribution & Billing Wastewater Treatment Administration Debt Service Transfer to W/S Capital Fund TOTAL W&S OPERATING FUND EXPENSES WATER & SEWER CAPITAL FUND REVENUE Miscellaneous Revenue Non-Revenue Receipts Transfers In / Use of Reserves TOTAL W&S CAPITAL FUND REVENUE EXPENSES Asset Replacements Capital Projects TOTAL W&S CAPITAL FUND EXPENSES TAX RATES Levy per $100 assessed valuation Real Estate Tangible Personal Property -General Tangible Personal Property -Handicapped Motor Homes, Campers and Boats Machinery & Tools Business Personal Property & Computers Bank Stock (per $100 net capital) Other taxes: Cigarette Tax (per pack)
Adopted FY 2020
Proposed FY 2021
$ 10,500 234,000 5,674,251 17,000 -
$ 10,500 246,844 5,858,685 20,000 -
$ 5,935,751
$ 6,136,029
$ 2,191,631 1,913,435 877,565 718,683 234,437
$ 2,383,744 1,949,075 818,140 720,657 264,413
$ 5,935,751
$ 6,136,029
$ 192,000 956,650 1,114,125
$ 10,000 708,750 862,003
$ 2,262,775
$ 1,580,753
$2,262,775
$ 1,265,242 315,511
$ 2,262,775
$ 1,580,753
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