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May 13, 2020

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A school year abruptly interrupted, and slowly salvaged Students lament Connell ing to be the last day we ever taught graduation without P By Christopher J F those kids.” Ten days later, the governor closed schools for the rest of pomp, because of It was Friday afternoon March the academic year, setting off a 13, the end of the third quarter for statewide scramble to figure out how circumstance iedmont ournalism

By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

The Fauquier County school division announced last week that the three county high schools and Southeastern Alternative School will hold in-person graduation ceremonies between May 18 and 22. Each senior – one at a time -will receive their diploma at their school in the company of their parents and/or guardians.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it will be a commencement with no friends, no speeches, no crowds.

Some students have expressed regret that in addition to losing half of their senior year, they are also being denied a traditional graduation ceremony.

Will Hunter, a senior at Kettle Run High School, wrote in a letter to the Fauquier Times, “While we, as a class, recognize the exceedingly difficult situation that the administration is in due to the virus, the present plan feels more like a photo-op than a graduation ceremony.

“The current arrangement would have individual, isolated appointments take place over a four-day period from May 18 to 22, on each school’s campus. This decision was made without consulting the graduating students [at Kettle Run], as neither the senior class president, nor the student body president were aware of plans being made.”

Students at Kettle Run created a petition entitled, Push Back FCPS1 Graduations. As of Monday night, the document had 1,056 signatures.

The petition says, “We have waited four years to experience pivotal moments such as our senior See GRADUATION, page 4

oundation

Fauquier County schools, and a half day for students. M.M. Pierce Elementary School kindergarten teacher Lauren Brill was still there working mid-afternoon when the principal made the announcement: Gov. Ralph Northam has just closed schools for two weeks because of the novel coronavirus.

“I started bawling my eyes out. I was beside myself,” said Brill, who had realized this was a possibility as the pandemic spread across the country, but didn’t anticipate the suddenness. “You won’t get to experience anything more with your kids for who knows how long.”

Jerry Hull, a veteran fifth-grade science and social studies teacher at Brumfield Elementary, said, “That Friday we didn’t realize that was go-

to make the best of a bad situation and help children and teens keep learning while stuck at home.

Now, in week eight of the closure, teachers, parents and students are becoming accustomed to, if not entirely comfortable with, the world of education at a distance, where almost nothing is graded, no new material is introduced and teachers check in on students by email, phone or over the website Blackboard, and hold virtual class meetings and “office hours” once or twice a week.

Parents, involuntary home-schoolers, do their best to keep children on school tasks an hour or two a day, often while juggling full-time, remote jobs of their own.

“There is no perfect answer to all of

See SCHOOL, page 2

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Carly Hammond, 14, an eighth-grader at Warrenton Middle School, practices ballet at her home in Warrenton; her father, Mike, built the barre (left) from scraps stored in the garage after business and school closures began in mid-March.

Carly has regular ballet lessons over Zoom through the Lasley Centre.

Some COVID-19 restrictions will lift Friday

By Daniel Berti and Coy Ferrell Times Staff Writers

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More than 100 people attended a “Reopen Fauquier County Rally” on Saturday.

See page 5.

Phase one of Gov. Ralph Northam’s statewide plan to lift emergency restrictions put in place during the pandemic is set to begin Friday, May 15 – in parts of the state including Fauquier County -- but the restrictions will remain in place in some Northern Virginia localities after elected officials requested the governor take a regional approach to lifting COVID-19 restrictions.

On Saturday, local officials from the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William, and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, Manassas Park, as well as the towns of Dumfries, Herndon, Leesburg, and Vienna formally requested that Executive Order 55 be amended to remain in effect in those jurisdictions longer than in the rest of the state.

See REOPEN, page 5

TOWN ELECTIONS MAY 19. SEE Q&A WITH WARRENTON CANDIDATES, PAGE 8.

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Jocelyn Hammond, 11, a sixth-grader at Warrenton Middle School, checks on the garden behind her home in Warrenton; the garden is one of several family projects started after schools closed in mid-March.

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A school year abruptly interrupted, and slowly salvaged SCHOOL, from page 1 this,” said Brill, who’s home with her own 6-year-old kindergartener, Scarlett. “We do a lot of playing, fun activities, trying to make it engaging. Kids are resilient, but I’m seeing how hard it is for them to be home, away from friends and not in a school routine.”

Fauquier distributed Chromebooks to families that don’t have computers and formulated a Continuity of Learning Plan for the final weeks before school ends May 29, with the aim of preparing students to move on to the next grade in the fall. “All learning options will be a review of previously taught concepts and skills and exposure only to any ‘big ideas’ that will be necessary … to be successful in next year’s classes,” it said.

What they aimed for, Superintendent of Schools David Jeck said, was an approach “that’s fairest to the largest number of people. … I think we’re in a good place as far as delivering meaningful instruction to kids.”

They’ve had to overcome obstacles that predate the pandemic and likely will outlast it. Hundreds of Fauquier families have little or no access in their homes to the internet and some have no computer or device for their children to use anyway.

In addition to the Wi-Fi available in school parking lots, the county set up 10 mobile hotspots where people could take their children to get emails and download other materials. The adults, including some teachers, rely on hotspots, too.

Hull, a children’s song writer and performer, posts YouTube videos of science experiments he performs in his kitchen with everyday materials, including a goo called oobleck made from simple cornstarch and water that pours like a liquid but turns solid when compressed. (This experiment in so-called non-Newtonian fluids is a science teacher’s favorite.)

His three kids, Julian, 6, Liam, 9, and Gabriel, 14, are his assistants.

The hirsute Hull already had his own “Jerry Hull School Songs and Science” channel on YouTube.

“I can be happy if my students watch them once,” said Hull, who’s taught for 20 years, but his goal is for people to share the links widely so they reach “anyone trying to home-school their kids and work in a little science.”

His wife Kristy is a teacher, too.

“We have a full range of abilities in our own family,” Hull said. Gabriel is non-verbal. His special education teacher calls every week; she sent home a felt board that the sev-

enth-grader can touch to answer yes or no to questions. As a math exercise for Liam, a third-grader, Hull had him do the measurements and cutting for bedroom shelves they built.

“We try to do school with them every day,” said Hull. “I’m sure there’s more we could be doing.

We’re not putting in a standard, seven-hour day. I’d rather they run around outside, enjoying themselves and learning in other ways.”

Some parents juggle their home-schooling duties with full-time jobs working remotely in confinement.

Until she was furloughed two weeks ago from her job as a government contractor, Kat Brady of Bealeton was squeezing in a few hours while her three kids still slept and had breakfast, then relying on her husband Spencer to handle homework duty when he came home in mid-afternoon from his job as a pipefitter.

One of their two computers was on the fritz, so daughter Mileigh, 12, a sixth-grader, “would do all of her work on the computer in the morning,” while 10-year-old Conor, a fourth-grader, read or did math problems – “anything on paper” -then they’d switch positions. Their brother Spence is a toddler.

“During the afternoon I pretty

much had to tell the kids, whatever they could get done, great. On average it would be 1.5 to two hours of schoolwork a day -- obviously nowhere near the amount of time they would spend in class, but do what you can,” said Brady.

Parents Mike and Carie Hammond both are home working full-time – he’s in cybersecurity and she’s in health care IT – sharing a home office while also guiding the schoolwork of daughters Jocelyn, 11, a sixth-grader, and Carly, 14, an eighth-grader.

“It’s been interesting,” said Mike, who narrowly lost a race for the Fauquier School Board last year. “We’re both helping with the schooling, making sure the kids are getting on their computers, finding and doing assignments that come in from their teachers. We have them working between 10 and noon.”

In addition, Jocelyn, a travel soccer player, has virtual team meetings and practices four times a week, and Carly keeps up her ballet lessons over the internet.

“Between those and school, my kids are as busy as they ever were,” he said. Instead of “driving them around and getting to practice, games and shows, now we’re just like, ‘Let’s get the kids on the Zoom, make sure they have a room, a computer. Things are going really smoothly for us. We’re fortunate. It’s not the same for everybody.”

Carly was to have been one of the stepsisters in her ballet troupe’s spring performance of “Cinderella,” which, of course, got canceled. She enters Kettle Run High School in the fall. Hammond said, “She’s not worried about being ready academically. Her big thing is missing the rites of passage from eighth grade, the dance, activities, the yearbook, leaving friends. That’s hit her harder.”

Matt Walker, a social studies teacher at Taylor Middle School, also thinks students will not be hurt by missing much of the fourth quarter.

“I don’t think they’ll be at a deficit. A lot of students are really engaging with the work, which is really great. They’re resilient. They come back from every summer ready to jump back in,” said Walker, whose wife is due to have their second child in three weeks.

Walker, who left a career in the nonprofit world to become a teacher three years ago, said, “As educators See SCHOOL, page 3

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‘Judicial emergency’ extended through June 7, some restrictions relaxed Staff Reports For the third time, the Supreme Court of Virginia has extended the declaration of judicial emergency that has been in effect since March 16. This extension modifies the original order; it will take effect May 18 and last through June 7. The modified order relaxes some of the restrictions that have been in place to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Since the judicial emergency was first put into place, courts throughout the state have been instructed to remain open but to delay all cases that are not deemed an “emergency.”

Judges were given discretion to determine whether a case is “urgent and must be heard without delay in order to protect important liberty and constitutional interests and the health and safety of the parties.”

While jury trials are still prohibited under the modified version of the emergency order, effective May 18 “all courts may hear in-person non-emergency matters if they determine it is safe to do so.” The modified order also said, “Courts shall continue to prioritize emergency matters” and use remote communication methods when possible.

The modified order keeps in place the provisions set forth in the declaration of judicial emergency that suspended the deadlines in the Speedy Trial Act, which sets the timelines for the commencement of jury trials.

Deputy Public Defender Ryan Ruzic said that, while he understands the difficulties caused by the pandemic and why jury trials would be especially problematic due to public health concerns, “the Constitution trumps convenience – it’s something they need to figure out.”

Even in cases not involving a jury trial, Ruzic said that some of his clients have spent more time in jail waiting for their case to be heard than they other-

wise would. “When cases are delayed, people suffer,” he said, and emphasized that people awaiting a hearing have not been convicted of a crime and are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

During the pandemic, he said, “it is easy not to think about the people who are incarcerated … they are suffering the most.”

He said that courts in the past have been reluctant to allow cases to be heard over video conferencing or phone – “for good reason,” he said – but that, in his view, the decision to hear cases remotely during the pandemic has been a benefit in some instances.

However, he added that because the clients he represents have limited financial resources, they often lack the devices and internet access to participate remotely in an effective way. “They frequently don’t have the resources to set up [video conferencing],” he said.

Marie Washington, a Warrenton attorney who regularly represents clients in Fauquier County courts, said that many of her cases have been delayed.

However, she said, urgent cases have been heard in a timely manner, usually over video conferencing or by phone.

“It’s been really cool to see everyone working together,” Washington said, adding, “the commonwealth’s attorney has been very good.”

The prohibition on jury trials does mean, she said, that some jury trials throughout the state will be delayed.

“You really can’t get speedy justice right now,” she said, in regard to cases in which a client has a right to a trial by jury.

Fauquier County Circuit Court Chief Deputy Clerk Helen Zaleski declined to comment on the extension of the judicial emergency. “We refer you to that order setting out the court’s temporary procedures during this declaration of judicial emergency,” she said.

The commonwealth’s attorney for Fauquier County, Scott Hook, did not respond to a request for comment.

A school year abruptly interrupted, and slowly salvaged SCHOOL, from page 2 we put more emphasis now on developing critical thinking abilities. Those are things that aren’t forgotten.”

Susan Maccarelli, a leader in Fauquier’s homeschooling community, offered this advice. “I hope that parents are not judging themselves on how many Zoom lessons their kids completed without crying or focusing on converting their home into a schoolroom.”

The key is “to keep their love for learning intact, and nurture it around their natural curiosity. This can be done simply by a picnic on the front lawn, letting them teach you a video game, celebrating a silly holiday, or planting some seeds,” said Maccarell, who has homeschooled her 9-year-old daughter and 8-year-old son for two years and is the keeper of the Fauquier Homeschooling & Unschooling page on Facebook.

Homeschoolers are not immune from the pandemic’s impact. “People generally assume (we) are on

autopilot,” said Maccarelli, but “homeschooling families typically incorporate lots of activities outside of the home in their schedules. There is some struggle there as well to adapt to instruction minus the library, their coop, their homeschool groups, playing with friends, field trips, extracurricular activities, parks and more.”

Brill, who is president of the Fauquier Education Association, said, “Everyone has missed critical instruction time,” but the top priority after school resumes should be attending to students’ social and emotional needs first before any academics get put into place.

“Those are the critical things,” she said.

Superintendent Jeck said, “Our goal from the beginning was, there’s enough stress out there. There’s enough people panicked for a variety of different reasons that in some respects had nothing to do with school. We didn’t want to do anything that was going to cause additional stress and angst among especially for students and parents.”

Supervisors to address pandemic issues at May 14 board meeting

By Coy Ferrell

Times Staff Writer

A work session and regular meeting of the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will take place on Thursday, May 14, at the Warren Green Building in Warrenton. The work session will begin at noon and the regular meeting will start at 6:30 p.m.

At the 6:30 p.m. regular meeting a public hearing will be held on a proposed ordinance that seeks to address the continuity of county government during the pandemic.

The ordinance would, among other things, provide a succession plan for the heads of county departments in the event they are incapacitated, limit some government functions that are deemed “non-essential,” temporarily suspend some administrative procedures and create a waiver process for certain land-use deadlines.

Some items on the consent agenda for the regular meeting include a proposal to allocate $75,000 from the contingency reserve fund for expenses related to COVID-19; a contribution of $25,000 to the micro-loan emergency fund; a resolution to expand the Opal Service District and a resolution to apply for a federal grant for fire and

emergency services.

During the afternoon work session supervisors will, among other items, hear an update from county staff about the FY 2020 and FY 2021 budgets and hear a Virginia Department of Health presentation regarding the public health crisis.

As with previous county meetings held during the ongoing pandemic, members of the public will not be permitted in the meeting room in accordance with the statewide limitations on public gatherings of more than 10 people.

Public comments for a public hearing or citizens’ time may be submitted in four ways: by mail; by email prior to the meeting at BOS. PublicComment@fauquiercounty. gov; by registering to speak over video conference at http://BOSVirtualMeeting.fauquiercounty.gov or by closed circuit television from a separate room in the Warren Green Building.

The meetings will be livestreamed and broadcast on Comcast Government Channel 23.

More information about remote participation in public meetings can be found on the Board of Supervisors website at https://www. fauquiercounty.gov/government/ boards-committees/board-of-supervisors.

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Piedmont Environmental Council raises $15,000 to purchase, distribute milk for food banks Staff Reports The Piedmont Environmental Council raised more than $15,000 to purchase milk from a Reston-headquartered dairy cooperative and donate it to two local food banks. The money was raised by private donors and a $5,000 grant from the PATH Foundation.

The milk will be donated initially to Fauquier Community Food Bank and Rappahannock Food Pantry. Additionally, PEC is “exploring the possibility of replicating or adapting the effort in Albemarle County and other areas of the northern Piedmont region,” said a May 11 press release from the PEC. “Our initial expectations, based on conversations with these two food banks was that there was a need for about 250 gallons per week,” said Matt Coyle, the PEC Buy Fresh Buy Local coordinator, in a May 11 email.

He continued, “We expected to raise about $10,000 but are thrilled that our supporters have been so enthusiastic about the initiative and have generously exceeded our initial expectations.”

The milk will be purchased from Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association - which is comprised of about 1,000 producers on the east coast - through a subsidiary, Maola Milk & Ice Cream

Company, based in North Carolina.

Ken Smith, the owner of Cool Lawn Farm and Moo Thru in Remington, helped coordinate the purchase. Cool Lawn Farm is a member of the MVMPCA. “This transaction supports all local dairy farms,” Smith said of the PEC purchase.

“Cool Lawn Farm and Moo Thru receive no financial compensation in this transaction.”

In the press release, Coyle said, “We saw an opportunity, and felt a responsibility, to step in to support local producers while helping the food insecure through two local food pantries.”

The press release quoted Smith as saying, “Before the shut-down, about 30 to 40 percent of our total milk production was processed and distributed to school-based nutrition programs in and around Virginia Beach, Newport News, and Norfolk.

“But when schools shut down in March, we found ourselves without a viable avenue to sell and distribute that milk. On top of that, Moo Thru has lost about 30 to 40 percent of its business as well,” Smith said.

According to the press release, milk purchased through the program will be first distributed on May 14.

Regular deliveries will take place “for at least the next two months.”

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Students lament graduation without pomp, because of circumstance GRADUATION, from page 1 prom, final senior sports seasons, a fun senior prank and other trips and experiences which arrive with the end of our 13 years of public education. All of these many things have been taken away from us … “… we, the class of 2020 from Fauquier, Kettle Run, Liberty, and Southeastern would much rather wait until we are able to hold traditional graduation than have an individual celebration. We would adhere to social distancing guidelines in July/August if it meant we could celebrate together.”

In response to a question about the school division’s decision, Tara Helkowski, FCPS spokeswoman said, “We realize that not everyone is happy with the plans, but we are confident that this is our best option given the circumstances. Our top priority is to keep our students, staff and families safe. We are also committed to providing an in-person celebration to commemorate this important milestone in our students’ lives. If we chose to wait, there would be no guarantee that a traditional ceremony could take place, and if it did, the timing would exclude some of our students who may no longer be in the area.”

Hunter said in an interview last week, “I know how difficult this time has been for the administration and I give my full support to the administration through this … They are stepping on shattered glass trying to navigate the governor’s orders and the seniors who are leaving early. I know they can’t please everyone.

“If this is the only way to have a graduation, that would be disappointing but understandable. But students needed to give their input and that wasn’t done. If we had been a part of the process, we’d have less problem with it. This is the last chance we have to do something as a student body.”

Liberty Principal Sam Cox said that leadership at Liberty met with senior class officers via Google the last week of April to get their input.

Kettle Run senior Gabriella Biasillo was also disappointed in the decision for a pared-down graduation. She rushed to explain though, “In no way do my opinions reflect any disappointment from any of the teachers that have educated me at my time at Kettle Run High School.

Each of them has helped me grow as both a student and a person.”

But she added, “Prince William and Loudoun county schools have each pushed their graduation dates until the first week of August. They are planning to adhere to social dis-

tancing by utilizing limited tickets for graduation. The state of Virginia is reopening starting as early as May 15, so I don’t believe there is any reason that we cannot push back graduation until a later date to give the opportunity of having a commencement with individuals we have grown up with and family members outside of our parent/legal guardian.”

Hunter and Biasillo pointed out that some of the graduation times were at the same time as Advanced Placement tests, but Helkowki said, “School administrators will certainly work around AP testing. Schools mailed appointment times and graduation details to seniors and their families last week. If a graduate could not make their scheduled time, schools worked with families to make other arrangements.”

Olivia Louden, a senior at Fauquier High School, agreed with the Kettle Run contingent, “I want to thank all of FCPS for doing the best they can. I just don’t see how this individual graduation is going to be special when our grandparents can’t even come to watch us graduate.”

Helkowsi said not all seniors are disappointed with the plans. She said, “For example, Liberty High School's senior class officers were happy to hear a ceremony would take place because they initially thought they would be receiving their diplomas by mail.”

She continued, “We are proud of our school administrators and staff who are working tirelessly to make this event as special as possible for our seniors. We also want to thank the PATH Foundation for graciously arranging photography at each of our locations.”

Louden, Biasillo and Hunter all said they felt that they would have liked to have had a place at the table when options were being discussed.

Biasillo said that she contacted the administration over the weekend and shared the petition. She suggested a Zoom call could be arranged to discuss the issue, but the administration declined, she said.

She added, “I personally am proud of my efforts and will know in my heart that I have absolutely zero regrets because I tried. I fought for what I believed and was persistent and passionate.”

Biasillo, who will be majoring in biology with a pre-med track at James Madison University next year, said that the pandemic “has made me learn not to take anything for granted because it all could be gone in an instant. No one knew March 13 would be our last day as a student in our high school in Fauquier County.”

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Because of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 25, there will be no refuse collection in the Town of Warrenton that day. Monday’s and Tuesday’s refuse will be picked up on Tuesday, May 26.

Regular recycling collections will be accomplished on Wednesday (cardboard, newspaper and recycling bags) and on Thursday and Friday, there will be regular refuse collection.

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‘Reopen Fauquier County Rally’ draws more than 100 to Warrenton on Saturday

By Coy Ferrell

Times Staff Writer

On Saturday afternoon, more than 100 people gathered in front of the Warren Green Building in Warrenton to protest the restrictions on businesses and public gatherings that have been put in place by Gov. Ralph Northam during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

The assembled crowd was comprised mostly of adults along with some youth and young children. The vast majority of those in attendance did not wear masks and were not maintaining recommended social distancing. Warrenton police officers, who had blocked off Hotel and Court streets for the event, stood at barriers at the entrances to each of those streets. According to Warrenton Town Manager Brandie Schaeffer, the town did not issue a permit for the event.

Chris Concannon, a resident of Fauquier County who said he was laid off from his job due to the restrictions, was the principle organizer of the event, which was dubbed the “Reopen Fauquier County Rally.”

Several scheduled speakers addressed the crowd, and the mic was then opened to local business owners who supported the call to lift restrictions. About an hour and a half after the event started, Concannon led the crowd in a chant – “Facts, not fear! Reopen Fauquier!” – and the

Chris Concannon, who organized the rally, addresses the crowd from the podium.

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Rally attendees are assembled on Hotel Street to listen to speeches during the event. crowd dispersed.

Reading Executive Order 55 during the rally, Concannon came to the part of the order that says that people in outdoor settings “must at all times maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet from any other person.” Concannon turned toward the crowd and said, “Look at us now!” to cheers and applause.

Concannon created a Facebook group last month “to organize and work toward a reasonable solution to the COVID-19 crisis as it relates to Fauquier County, VA.” According to the group’s public description, “Our goal is specifically to see our beloved county reopen!” The private group had more than 800 members as of May 9.

On Saturday, Concannon called on Fauquier County Sheriff Bob Mosier and Warrenton Police Chief Mike Kochis to declare Fauquier County a “sanctuary” and to ignore the provisions set forth in executive orders 53 and 55, which Concannon called “unconstitutional,” claiming the set of orders “absolutely destroys personal liberty.”

Speaking during the rally, Concannon said that local law enforcement should “interpose” against enforcement of the orders. “Everyone

in Nazi Germany was ‘just doing their job,’” he said. “Everything Hitler did was legal.”

Mosier on Saturday night said that everyone is entitled to exercise their right of free speech, but that comparing the commonwealth of Virginia to Nazi Germany was incorrect. “The difference is we have due process here. If you have a problem, you take it through the courts and work through due process.”

Mosier acknowledged, “A lot of people are hurting now ... but we are moving toward reopening.” Kochis said he preferred not to comment on the rally.

On several occasions, Concannon referred to the governor as “blackface Northam,” a reference to a 2019 scandal during which Northam faced numerous calls to resign. (The governor admitted to wearing blackface in the 1980s as part of a Michael Jackson costume but denied appearing in a photograph on his medical school yearbook page, which was at the center of the controversy. The photo shows one person in blackface and another in a Ku Klux Klan robe and hood.)

Concannon called the novel coronavirus a “mild seasonal influenza”

Some COVID-19 restrictions will lift Friday REOPEN, from page 1 On Tuesday, Northam signed Executive Order 61, which approved that request. The new order means restrictions will remain unchanged in those localities for an additional two weeks, through Thursday, May 28.

In a May 9 letter to Northam, elected officials in five of Virginia’s most populous localities – the city of Alexandria and the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William and Loudoun – laid out their argument for keeping restrictions in place for some Northern Virginia localities.

“While it is certainly useful to examine statewide metrics as we gauge the success of current public health policies,” the letter said, “we feel strongly that any changes to current policies be guided by what is occurring in our region.”

The letter said the leaders support Northam’s “Forward Virginia” reopening plan in general but argues that Northern Virginia is not yet ready to move with the rest of the state.

“We eagerly wish to rebuild our economy and help our residents recover,” wrote Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson, who signed the letter along with the chairs of boards of supervisors of Prince William, Arlington, Fairfax and Loudoun counties.

“It is only through our regional achievement of these milestones that we will be positioned to avoid a more damaging return to business closures later in the summer.”

Northern Virginia accounts for over half of all the COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the commonwealth, and those numbers have continued to rise in recent days.

Health district directors from all five localities said

and urged attendees to follow “facts, not fear.”

“Our livelihoods have been swept from us,” Concannon said, adding later, “Our rights have been trampled from us; the economy has been flushed down the toilet.”

Concerns about the economic impact of government actions during the pandemic were one of the main focal points of speakers during the rally, but speakers often interspersed references to religion and a broader sense of “liberty” that, in their view, had been threatened recently, especially by the Democrat-controlled Virginia Assembly and Northam.

“What places of worship are still deemed essential?” Concannon asked the crowd at one point, to responses of “none!” and general booing.

Jason Garwood, the pastor of Cross and Crown Church in Warrenton, said that business owners affected by the executive orders should reopen. “Regardless of what Richmond says, owners should open back up today,” he said from the podium, “because God’s law is higher than man’s law.”

But his argument went beyond economics. Garwood listed what, in his view, has been an erosion of civil rights in recent years and called on attendees to continue opposing “tyranny.”

He said, “This ‘Reopen Fauquier County’ rally is our Omaha Beach,” a reference to the invasion of Normandy in World War II. “We want Berlin.” He added later: “We have tyrannical regimes to squash,” though he did not specify a person or government entity.

Garwood said that the novel coronavirus itself has caused some harm.

“I do weep for those who have suffered a tremendous loss,” he said.

Garwood has previously been critical of vaccination, calling it a form of “medical tyranny” in an April 17 Facebook post, saying that Bill Gates’ and Dr. Anthony Fauci’s advocacy for a coronavirus vaccine will, among other things, “undoubtedly further the religion of statism and eradicate the blessings of freedom under God.” In a March 5 tweet, Garwood wrote: “The #CoronaVirus hysteria is nothing more than a cover story See RALLY, page 7

the region has not yet met, or was “unable to assess,” the key metrics for reopening outlined in Northam’s plan. In order to reopen, the plan requires: • A downward trend of positive tests relative to tests over a period of 14 days • A downward trend of hospitalizations over a period of 14 days • Enough hospital beds and intensive care capacity • Increasing and sustainable supply of personal protective equipment • Increased testing and contact tracing Phase one of the state’s reopening is slated to begin on Friday, May 15, and will allow non-essential retail businesses, hair salons and restaurants to open with very strict limitations. During phase one, the ban on gatherings of more than 10 people will stay in place, and gyms and entertainment venues will remain closed. Restaurants will be allowed sit-down dining only outdoors and at 50% capacity.

According to the governor’s office, phase one could last two to four weeks, or longer.

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South Wales Golf Course staff members stand outside the clubhouse entrance.

South Wales Golf Course works to maintain safe venue during health crisis

By John Hagarty

Times Contributing Writer

Protocols

What’s different today from six weeks ago?

Almost everything except the players’ handicaps.

Jimmy Mauro, the general manager of the South The changes start as you walk up the steps to the Wales Golf Course in Jeffersonton, has no experience clubhouse. as a hospital administrator. But after the rigors of tryA table outside the clubhouse displays the ing to maintain a safe and “squeaky-clean” clubhouse COVID-19-inspired course rules. “We permit and golf course during the COVID-19 crisis, he might only one golfer at a time inside the clubhouse and have some relevant qualifications. in the restrooms. But that’s only the beginning From early morning until the gates close at sun- of our COVID protocols. We sanitize each credit set, Mauro and his staff are cleaning, disinfecting card and pen every time they are touched,” said and making sure his customers Mauro. practice social distancing. Mau- “We permit only The club serves no hot food. ro is doing repeat duty at South one golfer at a Only packaged candy, crackers, Wales. He was the head pro back in time inside the chips, soft drinks and beer are the 1990s and a former member of available. clubhouse and in the PGA. He is also a retired feder“All range balls are disinfected the restrooms… al police officer. with Clorox and Dawn detergent “We are seeing a lot of play- All range balls are after use,” Mauro said. “There ers from around the region play- disinfected with are no water coolers on the course ing here since many courses are because we do not want players Clorox and Dawn closed. I’m getting players from touching them. Ball washers have Northern Virginia, Maryland, and, detergent after also been removed. I even sanitize of course, our loyal tri-county golf- each use.” the handrails as you walk up the JIMMY MAURO steps to the pro shop," he added. ers,” said Mauro. “It’s gratifying.”

The governor has allowed VirOne change most players readily ginia golf courses to remain open. A typical embrace is 6-inch sections of swimmer’s noodles course is up to 200 acres and groups of four or that are placed in every hole on the greens. The fewer are generally 150 yards or more away from blue foam inserts block putts from dropping into each other.

Tommy Thompson owns the golf course. A third-generation home builder, his grandfather was a carpenter, and his father Ken was a professional builder as well.

Upon graduating high school, Thompson picked up a hammer and never looked back. Today, he owns Benchmark Homes, headquartered in Richmond. When asked how he is keeping the course operating, he said, “If it wasn’t for my staff, we wouldn’t be there. They are a very dedicated crew committed to serving the public.

“I do everything from afar since I live in Richmond. I talk to Jimmy two and three times a day to assess the situation. It’s not only Jimmy and the clubhouse employees, but our course superintendent, Johnny Smith, and his guys who are keeping the course looking great. It’s a total team effort,” Thompson said.

the hole, so if the ball just grazes the foam, it’s in.

The flag pin is never touched.

When carts are returned after a round, everything a player touches is sanitized, including the floorboards.

Mauro said, “We intend to do everything we need to do to stay open. We are adhering to all state and federal guidelines for golf courses. All of these actions are for the health and safety of our guests. I also need to protect my employees too.”

When carts are available, it’s one player per cart. But due to the high volume of players, all the carts may be in play by mid-day, especially on weekends. In those situations, a player can walk or elect to ride with another player. “I had 118 players last Sunday and only 34 carts, so it’s obvious, on occasion, we can’t always assign a cart to a single player,” Mauro said.

“The public is suffering from cabin fever. Almost everyone coming here thanks us for keeping the course open. Over 300 players a week are enjoying golfing in some of the nicest spring weather in years.”

Mauro said his rates are as competitive as most courses in the region. Weekday rates with a cart are $39; $44 on weekends. Seniors, law enforcement personal, veterans, first responders, women and juniors pay $35 and $40.

The players

Mauro said that compliments on the course conditions have been numerous. “It’s the best shape it’s been in in years,” he said.

Indeed, it’s not hard to find players eager to share their take on the course and its conditions.

Ron Philips, a retired U.S. Army command sergeant major, lives in Haymarket. “I golfed the last three weeks here and have found everyone well-trained in the disinfection process. Jimmy is down-to-earth and takes care of your needs. The course is in good shape. It’s the only one I’m going to play until this thing clears up,” he said.

Ron Rosson lives in Richardsville, Virginia, and is an off-from-work machinist. He said, “The course has come back from a few years ago. It’s very playable today. The more you play it, the easier it becomes. The course staff is doing an excellent job."

Jason Kidwell is the owner of Explore Kitchens and lives in Mclean. “My good friend went to Langley High School with me and now lives in Sperryville, so this is his home course. I’m out here because they have closed most of the Fairfax County park golf courses. Once a week, I come out here to play with my buddy. South Wales is absolutely fantastic and has fast greens. It has one of the nicest staff I've encountered at any of the courses I’ve played,” he said.

South Wales’ general manager sums up his goal in staying open, “We want golfers to come out and get away from this terrible virus. We want them to relax for four or five hours and have a good time.”

Renee Davis, of South Wales Golf Course, hoses down a golf cart after it was used by a client out on the course. During the pandemic, carts are soaked with a bleach mixture, sprayed and wiped down after each use.

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Town elections will be May 19 Candidates for Warrenton Town Council ALI ZARABI WARD 1

Profession: Business owner Years living in Warrenton: 24

HEATHER SUTPHIN WARD 1 Profession: Marketing and management professional Years living in Warrenton: 52

ALEC BURNETT WARD 2

INCUMBENT Profession: Director, Hilton Hotels Corp.

Years living in Warrenton: 30

WILLIAM T. “BILL” SEMPLE WARD 2

Profession: Retired Years living in Warrenton: 6

KEVIN CARTER WARD 5

INCUMBENT Profession: Hotelier Years living in Warrenton: 20

MICHELE FERRI WARD 2

Profession: Architect Years living in Warrenton: 26

What is the number one issue specific to your ward and where do you stand on it?

How do you feel about the level of growth called for in the town’s developing comprehensive plan?

What’s most important to folks in Ward 1 is accessibility to goods and services in their own community while preserving that which keeps our town charming and unique. As a planning commissioner for over 20 years, I have voted to ensure that our land use and zoning regulations create opportunities to attract commercial and light industries to Warrenton. I believe the label “Warrenton is not business friendly,” is false. The overwhelming majority of applications for development have been approved during my tenure. I support thoughtful and respectful applicants and applications that bring quality services and opportunities to our town.

Growth and development are natural; where, when and how it happens is to be debated among rational leaders and the community in a respectful and transparent process. Because of our existing regulations, infill development and growth are already taking shape.

We should be patient and thoughtful about the rate of acceleration. I equate dismissing our capacity limits and thresholds with the plaque in the elevator: “maximum capacity, 10 persons or 2000 lbs.” It is designed to inform the user that beyond that limit, the elevator will not function safely.

I feel the number one issue for me right now is getting our town and county back on track during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our town has suffered immensely during the past two months. With businesses closed, people out of work and students homeschooling, the town has been shut down physically and emotionally. Getting everyone back to normal is going to take time.

The number one thing on the Town Council’s goals is to “Maintain Old Town Historic Character” This too is one of my main goals. They refer to this goal many times throughout the comprehensive plan. And this is just what it is ... a plan to work on. The Town of Warrenton needs to change, but at the same time maintain the historic character. We need to first fill the empty spaces we have and create a more bountiful environment for us and visitors to our town.

What is important to Ward 2 is planning for sustainable economic prosperity. Planning begins with focus on smart growth supported with long-term strategies. Organic growth helps drive our core economic competencies; however, we can’t rely on this alone. Encouraging outside business development is a sensible and pragmatic approach and my plan centers on three core principles: Support existing business with a competitive tax base and invest in future opportunities. Grow the workforce by investigating rezoning opportunities for housing that’s affordable. Invest in our quality of life by taking actions that align with live/work community that benefits both residents and businesses.

Our community establishes the future vision. Therefore, the town facilitated workshops in March 2019 where participants were asked to vote on a number of issues.

Regarding growth, they were asked to select their preference, from a list of scaled options from .35% (status quo) to a high of 2% annual growth. The majority voted for the highest growth with no votes cast for the status quo. Respondents recognized that the fiscal benefits of that growth option would equal the services necessary and that the “don’t change” scenario would have adverse economic impact.

Increased traffic, noise and light intrusion from future large-scale developments threaten the sanctity of Ward 2 neighborhoods. The I-PUD on Walker Drive, the Urban Development Area west of Old Meetze Road, the 135-home Warrenton Crossing development between Falmouth Street and Oliver City, and the conversion of dead-end streets into thru streets will forever change the nature of these neighborhoods as well as Monroe Estates, Madisontown, Old Alexandria Pike, Boundary Lane, the Villas, the Ridges of Warrenton, Colony Court and Highland Commons. The increased cost of infrastructure, services and school seats will eventually affect everyone in Warrenton.

The comprehensive plan takes the small out of our small town. The zoning necessary to implement UDAs, while promoting walkability, will bring an astonishing increase in density and traffic. To realize the vision contemplated in the plan, the town is counting on the town’s population increasing by 50%, not the modest 2% annual increase it claims. I support “live/work,” but since much of the industrial land will be converted to residential, where is the work? The plan would blast collector roads through neighborhoods, along Rady Park, turn neighborhoods into cut-throughs, and replace quiet four-way intersections with traffic circles large and small.

The most immediate and pressing issue is the prospect of additional traffic on Winchester Street and surrounding neighborhoods resulting from the Warrenton Knoll project.

This project has been the subject of much disagreement and legal challenges and the solution is pretty straightforward. It is important that this development have more than one source of ingress and egress. The development plan calls for a connection to North Rock during the second phase, which will be critical to the distribution of traffic from the new neighborhood. Other issues would be walkability, traffic calming, pedestrian safety and VDOT’s plans for Broadview Avenue.

I believe growth should be intentional, not reactionary.

The growth in the comp plan is projected by the state, but market dynamics will predict the level of interest. Unlike previous councils, we acknowledge some growth has to happen. The 2002 comp plan called for anticipating a growth rate between 1.5% (low) and 3% (high). In this comp plan update the community’s preferred land use scenario is a live/work vision and a 2% growth rate. The comprehensive plan calls for minimal growth and says where it should be (service districts) and how it should be done. The plan update has sought extensive public engagement and will continue to do so throughout the adoption.

Growth and its impacts. Currently, the town is considering a plan that could dramatically change all neighborhoods and is specifically impactful to the traffic corridors within Ward 5. With growth, Warrenton faces real challenges, including financial, public safety, traffic and zoning issues. While growth is inevitable, it should be managed in a “smart” way that preserves the small-town feel of Warrenton, promotes healthy business, positively affects town revenues and does not diminish public safety at a time when we are already seeing increased crime.

The developing comprehensive plan promotes substantial growth – too much – in population, housing and commercial buildings. Warrenton needs to grow, but that growth should be measured and not diminish the special quality of life that we now enjoy. We’re the first real small-town community west of D.C. – and I’d like to see a plan that prioritizes our unique qualities. People from neighboring communities pour into Warrenton for GumDrop Square and First Fridays because we have that community feel. Rapid, artificial growth could destroy that.

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Voters encouraged to vote absentee How should the town support business owners?

How should the town cope with disappearing revenue caused by the COVID-19 crisis?

What unique talents or qualities do you bring to the town council?

During last week’s budget work session, there was a comment about the town/government getting out of the way to allow businesses to be innovative and creative.

It’s my belief that most businesses know and take responsibility for their success and failures. As a small business owner on Main Street, I appreciate the services that I receive from public works and utilities, from town Hall and parks and rec. The town of Warrenton possesses outstanding and dedicated personnel to support and aid our businesses and residents. Ultimately, our business community wants to ensure fairness, transparency and accountability in how our taxes are spent.

I’ve seen an unprecedented response from the town and town manager as it applies to the current proposed budget. While there’s a lot of uncertainty over how and when some or all of business community gets to normal levels of operations and revenue generation, the town must freeze any expenditure that is not critical to maintaining safety and well being of the community. I appreciate the recommendations to delay and postpone the collection of BPOL and meal and lodging taxes while the businesses wait to re-open and build their cash flow.

I am and will be the only council person with over 20 years of land use and zoning regulation experience. I am and will be the only council person who is a small-business owner on Main Street for over 25 years. I can read and understand a balance sheet and financial report, and I am the only candidate who has said, “We don’t need to be bigger to be better.”

The town council can create different ways to protect our historic heritage and help businesses become more profitable, possibly by helping to market our town. They are currently starting to rebrand Warrenton, helping to fill the empty spaces and creating programs for new business owners.

They currently work with different nonprofits to help finance new business.

The budget itself was created before the COVID-19 came along. Now we will need to be very careful with spending. They have already started working on adapting changes to the current budget.

I have a vast background with marketing and management to bring to the table. I currently work at Peak Roofing Contractors as their marketing/ events specialist.

Businesses should be provided economic incentives and a robust marketing program. We also need a collaborative strategy with surrounding counties.

Prosperous businesses are the best means of attracting new business ventures. We also need to further explore urban development opportunities for infill and mixed use in Old Town without sacrificing our historical character, rezone for workforce housing and safety services at Frost and Broadview, revitalize commercial shopping on Lee Highway and advocate for education, civic services and industrial uses along East Shirley. Smart growth is the best support for current and future business.

The town responded quickly with plans that drive tax revenue and minimize expenses without disrupting services and safety for the community. These are not all-inclusive, and we need to remain flexible to adjust to ever-changing conditions. We recently reviewed the proposed budget for additional cuts to the CIP and other operating expenses. However, we need to remain aware of the fiscal impact of unfunded mandates released from Richmond. Diligence, awareness, flexibility and implementation of sensible short-term actions and long-term planning is the best strategic approach to weather these difficult times.

I am proud to be a member of this council and more so its accomplishments over the last four years. This is a direct result of collaboration among a diverse group of decision makers whose policies are implemented by a dedicated and superbly managed town staff and openly communicated to the community using current technologies. It will remain my responsibility to serve the town with objective and sensible planning while remaining engaged with the residents and businesses, continuing to work collaboratively with staff and council and most importantly, staying true to my love for and belief in Warrenton

Home-grown businesses and venues hold the key to Warrenton’s economic vitality. The recent publicity regarding the Farmers Market is precisely what Warrenton needs. Make the PATH Foundation’s “Linger Longer” ideas reality and allow merchants and restaurants to expand their footprint outdoors.

Sometimes the best government can do for local entrepreneurs is to get out of the way while they experiment with new ideas. Financially, the town needs to waive or postpone BPOL and meal taxes as long as necessary to keep our local businesses alive: for once they go under, we may never see them again.

The town should freeze discretionary spending and cut any expense not absolutely necessary until it has better visibility into the long-term economic impact of COVID-19. Timely reports on actual revenue are essential. The revised proposed budget asks for a general fund increase of almost $1 million over last year and total appropriations of $24.7 million, up from $16.2 million only five years ago. This is not acceptable. Finally, the pain should be shared. Members of the town council should waive their stipends as a symbolic gesture.

With decades of experience as a successful businessman, chief financial officer, management consultant and entrepreneur, I have learned to ask tough questions and think outside the box. I have served such organizations as Citizens Against Government Waste, the Institute for Educational Leadership, the United Way/United Black Fund, The Kennedy Center and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. I am a student of land use law in Virginia.

Recently retired, no one will work harder for Ward 2. I will attend all meetings and work sessions. I will continue to walk Ward 2 to hear from my neighbors. Together, we will navigate this crisis and prepare for the future.

The most important measure any government can take to help businesses is to “step out of the way” and not impede their progress. Support of business starts with a recognition that businesses need a streamlined process, but more importantly a predictable process for doing business in the town.

An environment where the rules don’t change midstream and where businesses are welcomed, not frowned upon. Predictability and reasonableness matter. Finding a way to say YES that also serves the community’s best interest should be our mandate.

We have taken drastic measures to cut back in order to cope with the COVID-19 crisis. The council and town manager have made major cuts in the budget and it is clear that we will need to operate differently.

Spending will need to be monitored dynamically and adjustments made based on the incoming revenue amounts. If revenues are behind plan, town staff will be asked to reduce spending in relationship to the revenue decreases. Efficiency and creativity will reign supreme. The town has a long history of being fiscally careful and a full measure of conservative financial discipline is essential.

I am a collaborator and work hard to find creative solutions to problems. Listening to others’ point of view is an essential ingredient to achieving workable solutions. As a businessperson I bring to the table business logic and perspective; knowing your audience is helpful when dealing with local businesses and trying to bring good jobs to our community. As a parent, I cherish the safety of our community and value the importance of creating an environment where our future leaders have a place. This needs to be established early on, with ample recreational, sports and cultural activities to keep our youth interested in Warrenton.

It’s a complicated question, and one that requires bringing people together; and listening to and working with the business community as well other stakeholders.

There are many diverse interests in Warrenton, from small business owners to larger commercial concerns with varying needs. The town can help in a variety of ways, with marketing, historic preservation guidance for businesses within the Historic District, assistance with cutting red tape, utility operations, parking fees, etc.

The town should be ready to engage in multiple ways where a supportive environment can be fostered to sustain our local business economies.

A first unfortunate triage has taken place, with payroll reductions. We don’t want to see people out of work. Yet so many more of our neighbors also have no incomes or reduced incomes. Priorities must be established. We all want to preserve services without an increase in taxes. No one wants cuts in sanitation services, or water, or street repairs. It is critical to think hard now about every increase in general operating expenses; to scrutinize all new employee hires; and to look for substantial efficiencies. The present proposed budget does not appear to go far enough in these respects.

I’m an architect, currently specializing in commercial architecture, particularly public safety. I understand zoning and growth issues – as well as the minutiae of building codes. I served nearly eight years on the Town of Warrenton Architectural Review Board, helping people meet the guidelines while accomplishing their planned work. I’ve spent 26 wonderful years in the same house in Ward 5, walking the neighborhood, raising my children and getting to know Warrenton. I also have a strong work ethic and have the energy and drive to commit to the hours required to serve on the Warrenton Town Council.

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Polls will be open May 19 337 residents have already cast absentee ballots Gov. Ralph Northam announced Friday, April 24, that he was moving the date of municipal elections to May 19; the elections were originally scheduled for May 5. The order from the governor affects the elections in three Fauquier County towns: Warrenton, Remington and The Plains.

Voters must live within the municipal boundaries of the town and have been registered by April 13 to vote in a town election. Any eligible voter can request an absentee ballot under current guidelines from the

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More information about casting an absentee ballot can be found on the VDE website: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/ absentee-voting.

In the Remington Town Council election, six candidates are on the ballot for six seats on the council.

Incumbent Mayor Gerald Billingsley is running unopposed for reelection. Terms for both mayor and town council are two years.

Voters in The Plains will also elect a mayor and fill three council seats whose terms are expiring. There are

four candidates on the ballot to fill four seats; terms for mayor and town council last four years, with half the terms of the six-member council expiring every two years.

In Warrenton, voters will choose representatives for the five ward council seats.

Candidates for Remington Town Council Gerald Billingsley (mayor) Van Loving Evan “Skeet” Ashby III Stan Heaney Sr. Susan Tiffany Devada Allison Kimberly Henry

Candidates for The Plains Town Council

Lori Sisson (mayor) Bruce LeLacheur John Deering Blake Gallagher Melissa Washer

Candidates for Warrenton Town Council

Ward 1: Heather Sutphin Ali Zarabi Ward 2 Alec Burnett William T. Semple Ward 3 Brett A. Hamby Ward 4 James Hartman Ward 5 Kevin T. Carter Michele Ferri

BRETT HAMBY WARD 3

JAMES HARTMAN WARD 4

What is the number one issue specific to your ward and where do you stand on it?

Providing a safe community for our citizen continues to be my number one priority. I’ve helped ensure this by supporting proper staffing, training and equipment for our police department and the Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company. I’ve also supported the strong working relationships with the Fauquier County Sherriff’s Office and Fauquier County Fire and Rescue. These are paying real dividends as we fight the COVID-19 pandemic. I am currently on the front lines of this emergency and am well equipped to help the town navigate this situation.

Public safety is my overall concern but my number one issue specifically for Ward 4 is what I call “quality of life.” Recent talk of booming growth in northern Culpeper County and the Timber Fence Parkway or a “connector road” cannot be ignored. The impending construction on Broadview Avenue has the potential to turn narrow neighborhood roads into a major thoroughfare with cars avoiding the traffic delays caused by road construction. Ward 4 needs a strong voice to work with council, town staff and others to mitigate the damage high volumes of traffic will inflict. These are safety and quality of life issues. These neighborhoods need to be protected.

How do you feel about the level of growth called for in the town’s developing comprehensive plan?

The comprehensive plan update has been a very public process that has allowed residents numerous opportunities to let the council know what our town should strive for. Staff has taken this input and been drafting a plan that the residents and council will be able to review and refine before it is ultimately adopted. The ability for residents to live and work in Warrenton has been a desire during this process as well. Approximately 65% of our workforce commutes. The 2002 Comp Plan called for a growth rate of 1.5 to 3%, while the proposed update calls for a growth rate of no more than 2%. This is a balanced approach that will keep our economy healthy and provide the quality of life we expect in Warrenton.

The UDA, Urban Development Areas, concern me in that it looks like a lot of high density, both commercial and residential. I don’t want my hometown to look like Northern Virginia – a lot of highrent vacant store fronts and now we look just like everyone else.

I’m not quite ready to be an authority on it, I’m still studying it and learning about how we got to where we are. Presently we have vacant store fronts, empty restaurant buildings and vacant lots on the Lee Highway, Broadview and Shirley Avenue corridor.

We need to work with property owners on revitalization of what we already have, first and fast.

How should the town support business owners?

I have been and will continue to listen to what our business owners are looking for as we navigate the current emergency and the coming recovery. The town council has passed a 90-day pause in the collection of BPOL as well as Meals and Lodging tax collection. This pandemic is uncharted territory, I believe everyone on town council is committed to do all we can to help the business owners through this emergency. This will be a long-term recovery and we will need to continue to evaluate the situation for the remainder of 2020.

Whether the issue is permits, taxes, or signage, the common theme is local government is not business friendly and doesn’t care or listen. That is unfortunate because we have a great staff in town government, and I think we can work on this issue and perception. Businesses along Broadview Avenue are very concerned about the impending construction tentatively slated to begin in spring 2022. They may be on the road to recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, then will suffer the consequences of the years of construction. It’s a concern I think the incoming council needs to be aware of and work on.

How should the town cope with disappearing revenue caused by the COVID-19 crisis?

I know firsthand that we have many members of our community who are struggling financially due to COVID-19. I have spent countless hours drilling down into the budget and presenting ideas for savings across many divisions to council and staff. At my urging, the Capital Improvement Plan has been reduced in the area of fleet replacement and other major expenditures. The town will continue to proceed with caution as this pandemic remains a fluid event.

The town manager, mayor and council have reacted quickly to the current COVID-19 budget crisis and that will help tremendously in the long-term. I commend them for being aggressively on top of the issues and not waiting to see what will happen. This budget has been trimmed and things are going to be tight for a while.

Let’s keep the water and sewer system working and the lights on and cut back on unnecessary projects until we weather this storm.

What unique talents or qualities do you bring to the town council?

I grew up working in my family’s small businesses. I’ve also spent over two decades working public safety in the government sector.

This gives me broad insight into what it takes to run a business, as well as having first-hand knowledge of what works well and not so well in the public sector. I’ve used this skill set for the past four years on council to find efficiencies that have had direct benefits to our residents.

I just want to continue to serve my community and look out for Ward 4. I have a calm, methodical and commonsense approach to things. I’ve served in law enforcement for over 31 years, volunteered at the Warrenton Fire Department 14 years, treasurer of Fauquier Cops For Children, a 501(c)(3), served on the board of directors at the Boys and Girls Club of Fauquier. This is my hometown. I know my community and I know local government; I have witnessed what has worked and more importantly what has not, and I would like the chance to serve and do the right thing!

INCUMBENT Profession: Battalion Chief, Prince WIlliam County Fire and Rescue.

Years living in Warrenton: 27

Profession: Sergeant, Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office Years living in Warrenton: 48

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Dreams from an alternate reality The Aleutians were attacked first; and then, Anchorage and Juneau fell. This surprise attack secured the southwestern corner of Alaska for the invaders. The Canadians fortified their western borders and were successful in deterring any loss of territory. This forced the enemy to bypass British Columbia and strike directly at Seattle. The city capitulated after a brief struggle, and the enemy offensive surged through Washington state after linking up with a second invasion force south of Puget Sound.

The president urged each of the western states to take action, and he would serve as a back-up in Washington, D.C. He assured each of the governors that he was rooting for them. Despite the president’s strong response, the invader had perceived some unpreparedness and decided to turn southeast, aiming for America’s heartland.

The blitzkrieg continued through Oregon and Idaho; then, over the Rockies and into Montana, Wyoming and South Dakota. Montana

and South Dakota were forced to surrender and signed a peace accord.

The partially occupied states of Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and Wyoming, all declared war, and the president soon followed via Twitter.

Idaho fought on with a survivalist guerilla campaign without a formal declaration. Nevada, Utah, Western Colorado and North Dakota all declared themselves neutral. California, having secured its northern frontiers, pledged supply assistance to the defenders but didn’t commit support personnel. Eastern Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri hurriedly prepared for the onslaught, but decided not to declare war in the hope that the enemy would negotiate.

As the war persisted; the states, who were resisting, begged the federal government for assistance. The president was decisive and put the vice president in charge. The cost in human life was appalling, but the president’s advisors all assured him that the war was both manageable

and spin-able.

Six months later, as the invader’s supply lines became stretched; he abandoned his campaign and withdrew to his strongholds in southwestern Alaska and Seattle. The president declared victory … even holding a national prayer breakfast to commemorate those who had fallen. He told us, “Our martyrs would not be forgotten.” And then, he left early to get in a round of golf before his reelection rally that night.

The states’ governors heaped praise upon those who served, those who sacrificed, and those who suffered and died. They quoted Churchill, “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.” They quoted Lincoln, “… let us strive on to finish the work we are in, to bind up the nation’s wounds …” And they quoted Trump, “… nobody knew.”

Of course, none of the above could possibly take place … other than in an alternate reality of one’s dreams. For no president would cower from his oath to protect the American people in a time of war. No president would fail to coordinate a national response to

5th District convention delegate supports ‘true conservative’ As a conservative Republican and a Greene County delegate for the 5th District GOP Convention, I adamantly defend my right to fulfill the legal responsibilities for that position. Republicans have the right to select our candidate without influence from other parties and the convention method of nomination is best for that.

Soon after Rep. [Denver] Riggleman’s term began, I realized he does not represent me. I decided to work hard to replace him with a true conservative. Bob Good is a candidate I totally support.

Good’s successful experience in finance, university administration and his truly conservative record as a county supervisor is the kind of experience I respect and trust. Bob’s pledge to strongly support the Trump agenda is another reason I back him.

However, I unashamedly admit that Bob’s biblical worldview is the most important reason I support him. Americans have the constitutional right to support a candidate who represents their values and beliefs without experiencing ridicule and intimidation. However, that has not been

False choices A tragic consequence of the polarization of American politics is the false choice between protecting our citizens’ health and reopening the economy. You can walk and chew gum at the same time, and every other wealthy nation in the world has come up with their unique solution to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our federal government needs to provide the best researched protocols for testing, tracing and

the renewable energy and efficiency sectors, while providing savings to customers on their electric bills and protecting them from paying for costly, unnecessary infrastructure.

In addition, the legislature finalized Virginia’s membership in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a multistate compact to cut carbon emissions isolation, as well as ensuring that all states have access to all the supplies needed to carry out these protocols. Equipped with necessary knowledge and materials, each state can come up with their own solution.

Surely we can all work together to defeat a common enemy- the coronavirus. Please consider writing our president, governor and legislators and say, “Let’s get on with it.”

SCOTT CHRISTIAN Marshall

DON BACHMANN Marshall

my experience during this campaign, and I have never heard Riggleman condemn disparagement of personal faith coming from his camp.

Disturbingly, Riggleman has led an unlawful charge for the nullification of our delegates’ rights and the replacement of a legal convention with a primary, opening the door for Democrat participation which he desperately needs to win our GOP nomination.

Is this desperation, or the setting of an ugly precedent which taints our district elections for years to come?

General Assembly yields wins for our environment This year’s General Assembly was truly pivotal for protecting our environment.

Significantly, the Virginia Clean Economy Act will eliminate air pollution from power plants by 2045 and commits us to a future powered by clean, renewable energy. This could result in 13,000 new jobs a year in

our country’s invasion. No president would abdicate his leadership responsibilities to state governors in order to deflect blame from his own indecisiveness and ineptitude.

And, no president would take credit for others’ successes; while, at the same time, admonishing them for any failures.

Instead, we would expect our president to be vigilant in the safeguard of the American people. We would expect him to recognize an imminent danger and respond with a sense of urgency … an urgency that would mobilize the entire nation to combat a life-threatening reality. And finally, we would expect him to unite us against this common enemy and not succumb until ultimate victory was obtained.

We all choose our own realities.

Sometimes the choices we face are stark; but hard choices must be made based upon hard truths.

Americans best respond when they acknowledge hard truths and confront them with necessary action.

This is who we are as a people, and this is what has always sustained us.

from power plants that will bring Virginia $100 million a year, helping communities combat flooding and funding energy efficiency programs for some of our most needy residents.

The legislature also voted for localities to regulate plastic bags with a 5-cent tax. Hopefully, Fauquier will implement this opportunity as plastic bags have blighted our views and clogged our waterways.

While we’re progressing, carbon emissions from the transportation sector still account for nearly half of

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Our thanks go to State Sen. Jill Vogel and Del. Elizabeth Guzman, who supported these environmental priorities. We will need such leadership as we continue fighting for the Commonwealth’s environment.

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THIS DISC JUST IN Fauquier working to upgrade its Frisbee golf course in Remington

By Peter Brewington Times Staff Writer

Frisbee golf lovers in Culpeper and Fauquier counties have it pretty good.

There’s an 18-hole course at Spilman Park in Jeffersonton and another 18-hole course at Rockwater Park in the town of Culpeper.

Fauquier County also has a 9-hole course in Remington, which is getting an upgrade.

Visible off Route 29 behind the Moo Thru ice cream shop, Fauquier County’s only course is installing new tee boxes as the county works to expand the sport’s profile.

Made of stone and an artificial surface, the new tee boxes should be operational by Memorial Day weekend. They include a 12-foot space to stand on and two locations to throw from.

The move may be just the beginning of plans to enhance disc golf in Fauquier, which currently trails Culpeper in course development.

“We’re hoping to make this more of a Fauquier County sport,” said Gary Rzepecki, director of Fauquier County’s Department of Parks and Recreation. “Most people that play our course are not residents of Fauquier County,” he said.

Besides tee boxes, Rzepecki says there’s talk of clearing brambles and tall grass to widen a tight course that has been criticized for its scruffiness.

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Zach Smith of Winchester plays disc golf at Culpeper County’s popular 18-hole course at Spilman Park in Jeffersonton. Fauquier has a 9-hole course 15 miles away in Remington. venture with discs often difficult to find and get to. “We need to cut in farther and limb the trees to improve play,” he said.

As the sport grows, the course could be expanded to 18 holes. Rzepecki said there’s talk of building a new disc course at Vint Hill and offering classes and clinics. He mentioned Chris Butler of Fauquier’s Board of Supervisors as a proponent of enhancing the Remington course.

Culpeper’s well-maintained Spilman Park course is more popular because it’s 18 holes and challenging as it winds through elevated woodlands.

But Fauquier’s course, officially known as Disc Golf at Southern Sports Complex (DCSSC), is also seeing an uptick in traffic. Built in 2018, the course had 2,418 visitors in 2019. In 2020, the course had 2,213 visitors just through March alone.

“Attendance is up this year most likely from a warmer winter and people getting out and exercising due to the stay-at-home orders,” Rzepecki said of the facility at 11398 Kings Hill Road.

Recent rain has slowed the tee box project, but Rzepecki said the structures are built and ready to install. At 12 feet, they allow two different spots from which to launch discs, similar to the tee boxes at regular golf courses. That can even the playing field for kids and those just getting started with the game.

“It’s the same concept as in golf, where the ladies tee box is closer. The ones we have are for advanced players. With two tee boxes, novices can pick up skills,” he said. “The idea is to provide a shorter distance to the hole so people new to the sport can learn the game and develop skills.”

Central Sports Complex on target to open on time

By Peter Brewington Times Staff Writer

The new Central Sports Complex outside Warrenton is hoping to open on time this fall.

The main part of the project is scheduled to be completed by the end of June, said Gary Rzepecki, director of Fauquier County’s Department of Parks and Recreation.

Located at the corner of Meetze Road and Old Auburn Road, the facility consists of one full-size artificial turf field, five baseball-softball fields and five Bermuda grass rectangular fields.

Most of the remaining work involves the construction of the 380-by-250-foot artificial turf field.

While work on the artificial field has proceeded through the pandemic, wet weather has crews two weeks behind, with a lot still to do. The field will have markings for soccer, lacrosse and football.

Rzepecki said the concrete curb that holds in the stone base under the turf fabric has been poured. The

Mystery fishing in Marshall

Officials are stocking the small lake at the Northern Fauquier Community Park in Marshall, but not telling people when. Rzepecki said the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries used to announce it and people would show up the next day and fish it out.

He said marks on the ground for social distancing seem to be separating the fishermen well. subbase has been graded and compacted. The next step is installing the drainage system and hauling a lot of rock to the field for field drainage. Then the artificial carpet will be laid on top.

Rzepecki said once all the stone is on the fields, the next step is beginning “the process of putting down the topcoat of asphalt on the parking lots and roads. Then adding car stops and asphalt markings.”

An acceleration lane is also being constructed outside the facility on Meetze Road, and should be done by

the end of the month.

In other county parks news:

• Crockett Park may open for boat rentals by Memorial Day weekend.

Rzepecki said he hopes to open its restroom and concession stand to limited purchases related to fishing, such as the sale of worms, but not food.

People have been bringing their own boats or fishing along the shoreline. The rental boats are in the dock area under cover, but more discussion and preparation are needed to reopen.

“We are waiting to see if the governor opens Phase 1 on Friday,” said Rzepecki, who noted a slight national trend toward reopening marinas and boat rentals.

• Construction of The Woods of Warrenton Trail at Academy Hill Drive Extended is being delayed by rain.

“The schedule had it ending May 28, but remember, it’s wetlands,” said Rzepecki. “I envision opening in

July. It’ll be a great place for nature lovers. The amount of turtles, frogs, birds and plant life is incredible.”

The 1.3-mile, off-road pedestrian and bicycle trail connects the subdivisions of White’s Mill, Warrenton Chase and Woods at Warrenton.

Part of the trail will be paved, with large parts made of a deck system resembling a boardwalk.

• Upgrades to the Northern Fauquier Community Park in Marshall include irrigation on all the fields and outfield fences and stone dust warning tracks on all the baseball diamonds.

All fields are being renovated as part of a Mellon Estate donation.

“Without outfield fences, it was difficult to hold tournaments, and the warning tracks will go a long way to more use,” said Rzepecki, who praised the Mellon Estate.

He said the fields were closed through June to do the work, so no one was scheduled to use them in this time period. But the park is open for walking and fishing.

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Picture perfect Virginia horse farm

Ancient stone walls guide visitors down a scenic lane to Ash Tree Farm, a quintessential horse farm in Washington, Virginia.

Towering oak trees provide a lovely canopy over the drive, leading past horses peacefully grazing in their pastures and on up to an intriguing old stone house. Believed to have been built around the time of the Civil War, local lore suggests the original house burned down, leaving only the end walls and chimneys. It was eventually rebuilt by local artisans using the original stones. Substantial yet modest, the farmhouse is a proud symbol of a sturdy and simple country lifestyle, which has been passed down through generations.

The current owner has given her heart to the stewardship of her family’s farm, and has operated a cattle farm, as well as a popular riding school and boarding barn in the area for decades. While preserving the historic nature of the property, the farm has been well-maintained, and many improvements have

been completed over the years, including construction of the barns and the riding arenas, and recently updating of the main house and tenant house. It has been a labor of great love, and Ash Tree Farm is now ready for its next chapter.

With an historic farm house, 55+ acres, two tenant houses, stables and a total of 20 stalls, indoor and outdoor riding arenas, lovely mountain views, a springfed pond, old stone walls, a variety of terrain and expansive meadows, it is a picture-perfect Virginia farm.

About an hour from Washington D.C., just outside of the world-famous town of Little Washington, the location is easy to get to, and within a short drive of world class restaurants, shopping, theater, festivals, vineyards, local farm markets and the most spectacular countryside in Virginia.

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These property transfers, filed April 30-May 6, 2020 were provided by Clerk of the Court of Fauquier County. (Please note that to conserve space, only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed. The kind of instrument is a deed unless stated otherwise.)

Top Dollar Deal 1,774,300.68 in Marshall Distric Cedar Run District Kevin Culbertson to Kaycee N. Caruso, 1.0893 acres at 4221 Goldmine Road, Goldvein. $288,000 Michael Shaw to Jonathan Annis, 3.4243 acres at 11779 Elk Run Road, Catlett. $485,000 Dale T. Fisher to Jeffery Allen Fisher, 0.6585 acre at 10113 Elk Run Road, Catlett. $195,000 William G. Fendley III to Jeffrey L. Potter, 2 acres at 9863 Meetze Road, Midland. $355,000 Vernon E. Londagin to Sean Christopher White, 28.2173 acres at 3159 Chimney Lake Lane, Goldvein. $725,000 Christopher D. Winston to Clayton L. Lescalleet III, 1.2442 acres at 8746 Meetze Road, nr. Warrenton. $280,000 Raymond E. Graham to Jason Netteler, 25.0370 acres at 10604 Hunter Road, Catlett. $799,900 Brian Cable to Shawn M. Rappach, 2.4993 acres at 7920 Hickory Hollow Drive nr.

Catlett. $560,000 Doris V. Weisbrod by AIF to Rockwood Homes Inc., 20 acres on Old Mill Road nr.

Midland. $130,000 Dun-E-Nuf LLC to Andrew Collette, 30 acres at 4144 Dumfries Road, Catlett. $448,800 Norman A. Graham to Bradley J. Simpson, 6646 Clarke’s Meadow Drive, Bealeton.

$395,000 Samuel S. Stephens to Wyatt Edward Bella, 5.0562 acres at 1417 Aquia Road, Midland. $425,000 Lee District Raymond McLaren to Stephanie Marie Lazo, 2242 Sedgwick Drive, Remington. $313,500 Thomas J. Schumaker to Kasey Leann Cash, 6615 Belfrys Court, Bealeton. $335,000 Ronald W. Meadows to Charles E. Lewis III, 102 E. Washington Street, Remington. $250,000 George D. Scheulen Tr. to Pamela B. Trigger, ½ interest in 0.400 acre adjacent to and east of Weaversville Road, Bealeton. $500 Patricia Marie Hoover Tr. to Shannon Piper Day, 22.299 acres at 5263 Stewart Road, Morrisville/Sumerduck. $537,000 Center District David J. Torrey to Joel Heffley, 489 Estate Avenue, Warrenton. $427,000 Paul A. Evans Jr. to Michael T. Rowe, 218 Equestrian Road, Warrenton. $446,500 Gregory E. Bengston to Philip Ryan King, 131 English Chase Lane, Warrenton. $444,900 Scott District Shawn M. Rappach to Monica Chwojdak, 5532 Meadowvale Drive nr. Warrenton. $489,900 Roy Page Tr. to Charles D. Sinclair Jr., Unit

101, 6704 Holly Farm Lane nr. Warrenton. $289,000 Mason L. Kimble Tr. to Miller Real Estate and Property Management Inc., 7239 Silver Beech Lane nr. Warrenton. $250,000 Dennis G. Peszcynski Tr. to Patrick D. Williams, 6.5861 acres at 6087 Georgetown Road nr. Broad Run. $625,000 Thomas D. Neff to Lisa Mary Elizabeth Albright, 5.6856 acres at 5060 Oatlands Lane nr. Warrenton. $675,000 April Devene Rodriguez to Janet Chihocky, 6904 Mill Valley Drive nr. Warrenton. $705,000 Michael Spaziani to Joshua Connor Pafford, 5807 Still Water Way nr. Warrenton. $585,000 Lynn Marie Ebert to Antonio Chiaro, 4243 Broad Run Church Road nr. Warrenton. $360,000 Janice L. Eichman Successor Tr. to Nicholas Eichman LLC, 107.7585 acres east of Rectortown on Atoka and Rectortown roads. $1,100,500 Marshall District Progress Homes LLC to Douglas Elstob, 2.16964 acres and 4.77419 acres and access to/from John Marshall Hwy. $140,000 James Edward Whitt Jr. to Barry M. Moore, 5.0416 acres on Fiery Run Road, Linden. $85,000 Beauchamps Corp. to Key Investment Holdings LLC, 8.531 acres at 1327 Rokeby

Road and 4.809 Acres on Rokeby Road, Upperville. $223,600 Pat L. Wiley Estate by Personal Representatives to Jude Edmund Cobbing, 5.147 acres at 12336 Moss Hollow Road, Markham. $320,000 Joshua Perrius to Russell Tanner Abel, 10.5384 acres at 7961 Bailey’s Joy Lane, Warrenton. $695,000 Aaron L. Bills to Cameron Scott Graham, 68.2044 acres on Moreland Road nr. Marshall. $570,000 Michael C. Thompson to Gerard B. Lambert Foundation, 132.0383 acres on Rectortown Road and along Goose Creek. $1,774,300.68 Michael K. Adamski to Joseph R. Snider, 61.66 acres on Greenstone Lane and 38.7897 acres at 5457 Greenstone Lane, Marshall. $1,100,000 Michael J. Vance to Christopher G. Bastian, 5.2553 acres at 8387 Leeds Manor Road nr.

Waterloo. $475,000 Helen Marocchi Iwanik to Paper Street Soap Co. LLC, 83.2847 and 48.4752 acres on Enon School Road; 0.1532 acre and 0.0484 acre on Wilson Road. $545,000

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OBITUARIES Daniel Rayfield Bailey

Elizabeth Crouch McCuin Elizabeth Crouch McCuin, 78 of Gainesville, Virginia died at home surrounded by her loving family on May 5, 2020. She was born on October 18, 1941 and has lived in the same little house on the hill on Catharpin Road with her beloved husband since 1963.

Elizabeth is survived by her husband of 58 years, Stuart McCuin; her son Raymond McCuin and his wife Debi McCuin of Warrenton, Virginia; her daughter Joy Lynn Hill and her husband Richard Hill of Gainesville, Virginia; her granddaughter Kori Hill of Georgetown, Kentucky; and grandsons Tyler McCuin of Remington, Virginia and Austin Hill of Gainesville, Virginia.

She is preceded in death by a son, Thomas Lee McCuin; parents; one older sister; and two younger brothers.

Elizabeth was a bus driver for Prince William County Public Schools for 46 years. She drove for Tyler Elementary School, Bull Run Middle School, Stonewall Jackson High School and Battlefield High School from their opening day to her retirement. She is known for taking scared children under her wing to support them into becoming strong, independent students. She tied shoes, zipped jackets, wiped noses, and made sure they had their backpacks. Her philosophy was she started their day with a smile and ended their day with a smile. Her dedication showed through the love and admiration felt by many students, parents, teachers, administers, and other bus drivers. After retirement, she enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren as much as possible. She was never shy to share a story with anyone about how proud she was of her grandchildren and their accomplishments.

A private burial service will be held at the Gainesville Methodist Cemetery on Friday May 8, 2020. A celebration of Elizabeth’s life will be held at a later date once it is deemed safe to gather in large groups. The family looks forward to the day they can remember Elizabeth’s life in person with you. In the meantime, they welcome your prayers and feel the continued support of the family Elizabeth loved with all her heart!

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of Elizabeth McCuin to the VCS Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 194, Herndon, VA, 20172 or at VCSCancerFoundation.org.

Patricia “Patty” Ann Combs Duvall Patricia “Patty” Ann Combs Duvall, 68, of Cross Junction, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020, at her home.

Mrs. Duvall was born in 1951, in Winchester, Virginia, the daughter of Bessie Florene Combs and the late Arley Moyer Combs. She was a graduate of James Wood High School Class of 1969. Mrs. Duvall was a secretary with Duvall Pest and Termite Service until her husband retired and sold the business. She retired from Winchester Medical Center as a receptionist at the Imaging Specialist Diagnostic Center. Mrs. Duvall was a member of Stephens City Mennonite Church, and former member of the Women of the Moose. She loved her family and enjoyed cardinals, puzzles, reading and painting and the Christmas season.

She married Clarence Edward Duvall, Jr. on December 31, 1972, in Stephens City, Virginia.

Surviving with her mother of Stephens City, Virginia, and husband are daughter, Jennifer Lynn Pritt (Dwayne); son, Jason Todd Duvall (Crystal Marie); grandchildren, Jacob Duvall, Austin Duvall, Emmah Duvall, Kyle Pritt, Keenan Pritt and Kayla Pritt all of Winchester; great grandchildren, Alexander James Duvall (A.J.) of Winchester, Virginia and one on the way; sister, Paula Combs-Saville (Dave) of Winchester, Virginia; brother, Jimmy Parker (Kathy) of Baker, West Virginia; and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, from 6:00-8:00 PM, at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel. Due to the Government regulations concerning COVID-19, Omps Funeral Home will be limiting the number of individuals gathering in any given room to ten (10). While waiting in the “common areas” to pay your respect to the family, please maintain social distancing of at least six (6) feet. Patricia’s family encourages anyone who cannot attend the visitation to visit the Omps Funeral Home website and share their memories.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Thursday at Mount Hebron Cemetery with Rev. Joseph J. Swack (Retired) officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made in Patricia’s memory to Esther Boyd Animal Shelter, 161 Fort Collier Road, Winchester, Virginia, 22603.

Daniel Rayfield Bailey, 95, of Warrenton, VA, passed May 8, 2020.

A private visitation was held at Joynes Funeral Home, Warrenton, VA Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com

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Gloria Jean Mudd Gloria Jean Mudd, 69, of Bealeton, Virginia, passed April 27, 2020.

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OBITUARIES Brittney Anne Dubrule

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Brittney Anne Dubrule, 30, of Spotsylvania County, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 11, 2020.

Brittney was a very loving individual to all she met. She always had a smile to share with those she knew and loved. She loved her family dearly, especially her Nanny and Papa, as well as her parents and brothers.

Brittney worked as a hairdresser to support herself, but also enjoyed babysitting on a part-time basis. She enjoyed shopping, tanning, going to the beach with family and friends, watching the Redskins play and most of all, cookouts with her family.

Brittney is survived by her grandparents, Ray “Papa” and Patricia “Nanny” Condon; her mother, Barbara (Phillip) Gouldman; and her father, Edward (Liz) Dubrule. She also leaves behind three brothers, Raymond Dubrule, Travis Dubrule, and Henry Gouldman; and her great-grandmother, Margaret L. Stump, all of Spotsylvania; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and many other family members and friends.

Brittney’s family will receive friends from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 15, 2020 at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 10719 Courthouse Road, Fredericksburg; where the funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Entombment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, Brittney’s family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations in her name to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at jdrf.org

Milford “Glen” Cordell, age 79, a resident of Warrenton, VA and formerly of Vienna, VA passed away on May 10, 2020.

He was a retired manager of C.L. Barnes Funiture. Glen was a Quartermaster for 30 years with Vienna Babe Ruth; Coaching Youth Sports in Vienna for 40 years; Inducted into the Vienna Baseball Hall of Fame. He was an outdoorsman and loved fishing, boating and gardening.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Cordell; three children and their spouses, Kimberly Ashley (Robert), Gary Cordell (Shea) and Gregory Cordell (Michelle); Five sisters, Edith Milam, Barbara Sizemore and Audrey Rose, Belinda McWilliams and Brenda Evans; a brother, Jesse Cordell; six grandchildren, Cpt. Damien Ashely, USAF, Darien Ashley, Stephanie Cordell, Dylan Cordell, Shayne Cordell and Nicole Cordell.

A private service and burial will be held at Bright View Cemetery, Warrenton, VA. In lieu of flowers please donate to his church, Grace Episcopal Church 5096 Grace Church Lane Midland, VA 22728.

Arrangements by Moser Funeral Home 233 Broadview Ave. Warrenton, VA 20186, online condolences can be made at: moserfuineralhome.com

Craig David Huffman Craig David Huffman, 47, of Culpeper, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, May 5th surrounded by his wife, parents, and his sister.

Craig was born on March 14th, 1973 to Donald and Valerie Huffman.

He grew up in his families’ home in Bealeton where he rode hunter ponies and helped on the farm. Craig graduated from Fauquier High School. Craig was a talented musician who sang and played lead guitar in multiple cover bands, most notably Cover Up and The Jukebox Junkies.

Craig is survived by his wife Melissa, his son Sean, his daughter Abigail. His parents Donald and Valerie Huffman. His sister Michelle Catts, her husband Barry Catts and their children Tyler Crews and Ty Catts.

Craig will be laid to rest at Laurel Hill Memorial Park on May 13 th , 2020 in a private ceremony.

The family will be hosting a celebration of life ceremony at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Ni River Middle School Music Department at 11632 Catharpin Road, Spotsylvania, VA. Online condolences and fond memories of Craig may be offered to the family at http://www.laurelhillfuneralhome.com/

Mabel Ann Moore Mabel Ann Moore, 76, of Warrenton, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at the Gainesville Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. Moore was born on May 6, 1943 in Warrenton, Virginia to the late Charles and Ada Elkins. She grew up in the country, in a large and close family. In 1972, Mabel and Truman Moore were united in marriage, in Amissville, VA. Mabel never met a stranger and always had a smile. She enjoyed cooking and baking, and she loved tulips. She particularly enjoyed going outdoors and walking on a warm and windy day. Most of all, she was devoted to her loving husband, Truman. They were happily married for 48 years.

Mabel is predeceased by her parents and three sisters and two brothers, Rosie Wright, Earl Elkins, Elsie Elkins, Lucille Walker, and Charles Elkins.

She is survived by her husband, Truman F. Moore, Jr. of Warrenton, VA, her sister Joan Marsee, brother Allen Elkins, and brother Johnny Elkins. She also leaves nieces Connie Payne, Brenda Walker, Kathie Embrey, Ada Wright, Barbara Ennis, and Jamie Embrey, and nephews Junior Wright,Kenny Eline, and Joe Wright.

A graveside service was held for Mabel at the Linden Church Hill Cemetery, on Tuesday afternoon, May 5. Funeral arrangements were made by Maddox Funeral Home of Front Royal. Pastor H.G. Leach of the Manassas Pentecostal Church officiated, with comforting words and passages from the Bible.

Brenda Gail Adams Brenda Gail Adams, 67, of Catlett, VA passed away on May 4, 2020 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton, VA. She was born on January 17, 1953 in Roanoke Rapids, NC to Charles E. Adams and Ernestine Grant-Adams.

In addition to her parents, Brenda is preceded in death by her brother, Archie Adams.

Left to cherish her memory is the love of her life Albra Greene; two sons, James Jasper, Jr. (Angel), and Brandon Adams; siblings Charles Adams (Eugene), Jacob Adams (Darnell) and Vanessa Adams; and grandchildren James Jasper, Jalen Jasper, Tyson Adams, and Sylas Adams.

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FAUQUIER

CL A SSIFIEDS ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Business Directory: Thursday at noon, All other Classified ads: Monday at 3 p.m.

To place your ad, Call: 540-351-1664, Toll Free: 888-351-1660, Fax: 540-349-8676, Email: classifieds@fauquier.com Rentals —

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Master Built Pro 30” Duel Fuel Smoker.

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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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FAUQUIER SPCA 540-788-9000 www. fauquierspca.com e-mail fspca@ fauquierspca.com

Business

350 Services

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Rentals — Houses MAIN FLOOR ONLY, move in cond, fresh paint, 3BR, 2BA, gas FP , new appliances, Formal DR, lg family/LR, brick rambler, Town of Warrenton. owner pays ALL UTILS & TAKE CARE OF LAWN. $1750/mo, credit report, no smkrs, some pets OK/ owner approval. Owner lives in lower level, but no access to main level. Lg parking area.540-229-7808, leave message w/ contact info. Available Now.

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Starting $13/hr & scheduled raises.

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FOOD PANTRY 2nd & 4th Sundays

3124 Beulah Rd, at Beulah Baptist Church, Markham VA will have a food pantry on 1:30pm-3pm Please contact Cecelia Williams at 540.364.2428. Church number 540.364.2626.

Announcements Homeschoolers of Bealeton (HOB) is a support system for homeschooling families located in Bealeton, Virginia and serving Fauquier County and the surrounding areas. Members are invited to share their ideas, events, achievements, support, encouragement and resources.

Fill out our membership request by following this link: https://www. homeschool-life.com/2176/signup

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an expert in the Business & Services Directory

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

LEAD TEACHERS & ASSISTANT TEACHERS Full or Part Time. Call:

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540-347-0116 or 540-349-9656 Full Time Employment

Legal Notices OFFICIAL NOTICE JUNE 23, 2020 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE Registration Deadline May 26, 2020 at 5:00PM Voter Registration Location Office of the General Registrar 528 Waterloo Road, Suite 200 Warrenton, VA 20186-3011 Tel. (540) 422-8290 Deadline Office Hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM Alexander A. Ables General Registrar County of Fauquier Code of Virginia §24.2-415

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

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BUSINESS SERVICE DIRECTORY Heating and Air Conditioning

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Landscaping

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Heating and Air Conditioning

Builder

Excavation

Lawn

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Lawn

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BUSINESS SERVICE DIRECTORY Power Washing

Tile

Tree Service/Firewood Additional Services

Roofing

ISOLATED??

Man near 60 years with no relatives seeks female 35 to 55 years who also feels isolated. I am a financially secure musician and teacher. songman@cox.net

Tree Service/Firewood

Professional Services

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GAINESVILLE 8074 Crescent Park Drive | 703.753.7910

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FOR SALE Warrenton | $349,900 Lovely rambler on DC side. Newly redone with new kitchen cabinets, appliances, counter top.

New carpet and paint thru out. Full unfinished basement. Large lot with patio and shed. 3 nice size bedrooms and full bath.

Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659

COMING SOON FOR SALE COMING SOON Midland | Coming Soon Warrenton | $700,000 Warrenton | $430,000 Stunning brick-front 5BR 4.5 Bath home on a Great location just outside the town limits! Freshly Location, location, location! Minutes from 28 and 29 for an easy commute! 3 Bed/3 Bath beautiful .79 acre cul-de-sac corner lot. painted and remodeled baths, hardwoods all Potential 4th bedroom Gourmet kitchen w/ island, main level study, refinished and looking great! 4 BR, 2.5 BA 1 Acre Lot w Fenced Back Yard and Paved master w/ sitting room. Finished walkout w/finished basement, patio and deck for Driveway basement offers theater room, wetbar, etc. entertaining!

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FOR SALE COMING SOON Manassas | $725,000 Casanova | $1,299,000 Beautiful Rambler nestled on 13+ acres in the heart Elegance at its best. In the heart of Casanova of Prince William. Mins to Clifton or VRE. No HOA. hunt country. Large Georgian Colonial on 33 This home has been remodeled w/ the finest acres with a huge workshop, barn ,fencing and materials and loaded with options and upgrades. pond. Call today, you won't be disappointed.

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FOR SALE FOR SALE Warrenton | $487,500 Culpeper | $399,000 Piece of Time - Originally built in the early 6 BR, 3 BA, huge greatroom, kitchen with eating 1900's with addition in later years. The paved area, formal dining room and living room, family room with brick fireplace, remodeled driveway leads back through HUGE Old Trees. baths, updated kitchen, wonderful lot with This Traditional Farmhouse is 4000sqft, garage and shed.

3+Bedrooms, 2+Baths and sits on 5 acres.

Call Tammy Roop | 540.270.9409 Call Mandy Brown | 540.718.2459

UNDER CONTRACT

FOR SALE SOLD Culpeper | $74,800 Catlett | $799,900 AWESOME HORSE PROPERTY! Great location LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Over 3 acres located Less than 4 miles from Main for horse people convenient to all the major Street .Perfect spot to install a meandering shows & in the middle of hunt country. driveway thru the wood to your Dream Home!

Call Tammy Roop | 540.270.9409 Come out for a peaceful walk around.

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JUST LISTED Culpeper | $189,900 Warrenton | $280,000 Beautiful 3 level End Unit Townhome. Backs to Cute 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, brick rambler trees. 3 B/R , 3.5 Bath. Open floor plan. just outside of Culpeper. Hardwood floors, Hardwood floors and stairwells. New updates fireplace, and a great lot for pets or children include Roof, Stainless Steel Appliances, Carpet, Call Jackie Douglass | 540.687.1263 Tile, Paint and remodeled Powder Room.

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Music Based Community Outreach The mission is to bring music into the lives of those with special needs including seniors, children, and all who share a love for music in the community.

Their main source of income is donations and a new grant they were working on when the virus hit. They visit area

OPEN HOUSE 6/15, 1-3 P.M.SOON COMING

nursing homes providing therapy , they do get funds

FOR SALE FOR SALE Bealeton | $349,000 Midland, VA | $480,000 Lovely all brick rambler in gorgeous location.

One level living on beautiful 2+ Acres offers Freshly painted and all hardwood floors. Kitchen 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, great room with gas redone w/ new appliances and quartz counters. fireplace, formal dining room, kitchen with island Extra large garage . 3 large bedrooms and 2 baths. and table space, unfinished basement and Lots of room and no HOA. detached garage with electric.

Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659 Call Nancy Richards | 540.229.9983

UNDER CONTRACT

UNDER CONTRACT

through some of those out sources too. Now – nothing.

They have been working for the several years twice a week in these residence homes at The Culpeper, The Culpeper Health & Rehab, Visions, Brookside, and The Villa @Suffield Meadows.

Visit their website:

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Winchester | $550,000 Updated 3 bedroom, 3 full bath rambler on 8 acres, features new metal roof and updated heating system. 6 car garage is fully heated.

Call Jackie Douglass | 540.687.1263

Richardsville | $400,000 New construction. 3 bedroom, 2 full baths, fabulous finishes, with a full walkout basement, on 10 acres. Hunting allowed, No HOA. Call Jackie Douglass | 540.687.1263

Help this local nonprofit share a love of music to the community.

Considering a Career in Real Estate?

Call Herb Lisjak, Principal Broker | 703.753.7910