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Kettle Run grad Rachel Bongiovi running for school board seat By Robin Earl

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PHOTO BY RANDY LITZINGER Emma Gorg, Whitney Clark and John Anderson use the wireless internet at Happy Creek Coffee & Tea in the Plains to work on their laptops.

The internet still crawls in parts of Fauquier, frustrating homeowners and businesses By Kevin Carty and Christopher Connell The Piedmont Journalism Foundation

First in a three-part series on the availability of broadband service in the area. On a typical weekday inside Happy Creek Coffee & Tea in The Plains, several of the small café’s wooden tables are occupied by professionals quietly typing away at their laptops. “We get a lot of people who come in for the day and will work for several hours,” says barista Abby Lichlater.

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INSIDE Business.............................................11 Classified............................................33 Communities......................................26 Faith...................................................24

What is Broadband? The screech of a modem connecting a home computer to the internet over a telephone line is a distant memory to most people; few would trade that snail’s pace internet for the fast broadband connections most Americans enjoy today. But not everybody can get broadband. An estimated 16 million Americans, including tens of thousands of residents in rural areas, don’t have high-speed internet. They can send email or surf the web with slow internet service, but they can forget about watching a streaming movie and must be prepared for long waits to upload photos and other large amounts of data.

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Looking Back......................................17 Lifestyle..............................................19 Horse & Field Sports...........................16 Opinion.................................................8

Rachel Bongiovi and her husband Allen spent the weekend knocking on doors in Warrenton, canvassing for signatures in a bid for the Center District school board seat. She needs to submit 125 signatures by June 11 to get on the ballot to replace current Center District school board representative Brian Gorg, who is stepping down at the end of the year. By 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, she had 150 autographs … and counting. “There may be some that will turn out to be not valid,” she explained. Bongiovi is a 25-year-old mental health professional who works with children (QMHP-C). She said she does intensive therapy in her clients’ homes, in Orange, Culpeper and Fauquier counties.

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Obituaries...........................................30 Puzzles...............................................10 Real Estate..........................................25 Sports.................................................13

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Relay For Life sees decrease in turnout, no dip in spirit

Community raises more than $68,000 for Relay for Life

One cancer survivor’s story

By Erin Hogge

Times Contributing Writer

Music roared and emotions soared at the annual Relay for Life event at Fauquier High School Saturday, June 1. From 4 p.m. to midnight at the school’s outdoor track, participants walked in support of those who are currently battling, have battled or have died from various forms of cancer. For more than 20 years, local groups and individual participants have been supporting the American Cancer Society through the event. This year the usual 12-hour walk was shortened to eight hours in order to encourage more participation, according to Aimee Nuwer, senior community development manager with the American Cancer Society. Nuwer, in her first year with Fauquier’s chapter of Relay, added that organizers are trying to get more youth involved. “From what I’ve been told, the event has decreased in size a little bit but there’s still many opportunities for us to grow the event back up to where it used to be,” Nuwer said. “I don’t plan on leaving, so I think that having some consistency is going to help. I am on a mission to grow this event.”

PHOTO BY ERIN HOGGE Decked out in purple, survivors of cancer and their supporters make their way around the track at Fauquier High School Saturday. One of the “Eight Hour Walkers,” those who walk the entirety of Relay, has been participating for six of the 19 years he has lived in Warrenton. “I walk for my mother and sister who died from cancer,” James Thomas said. “It’s kind of scary when you hear something like that. [You wonder] if they’re getting any better or finding any more cures.” Thomas wishes more people would volunteer to help at the event, pointing out that the usually full bleachers were empty for most of the event. “I was kind of surprised when

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I heard it was shortened to eight hours,” Thomas said. “It’d be great to get more walkers out here.” At 5 p.m., a survivor’s reception was held inside the school. Sandy Shipe, director of cancer services at Fauquier Hospital, delivered a prayer and brief speech before the attendees dug in to homemade dishes . “The staff that you see in [the reception] are all Fauquier Health staff helping serve,” Shipe said. “The reception is for survivors and their caregivers to attend and it’s just to honor them ... so they can be celebrated.” Following the reception, the survivors and their caregivers who attended the reception were encouraged to walk to the track for a special part of the night’s festivities: the survivors’ walk. Around 6 p.m., Relay For Life attendees were asked to move to the bleachers. Hand in hand, Karen and Tommy Grioli hoisted the tiki torch used to light the “Torch of Hope,” a symbol of optimism for those with ties to cancer, whether they have been diagnosed, have defeated the disease or know someone who has. The pair completed their lap, followed by the rest of the survivors and caregivers in attendance. The luminarias, paper bags decorated in honor of those who have died from cancer, lined the track and were lit at 10 p.m. Attendees participated in a 10-minute moment of silence to reflect. In total, $68,194.50 was raised by community members and supporters of the cause. The top fundraising team was Warrenton Presbyterian Church Youth with a total of $14,651.01, far exceeding the group’s $1,000 goal. Nuwer said Relay For Life is a “celebration” of the fundraising done for the American Cancer Society in the past several months. “I think that Relay for Life is really good for communities to come together in the fight against cancer,” Nuwer said. “Most people have been touched by cancer in one way, shape or form ... it’s like that, ‘I’ve been there,’ feeling.”

Among the Relay for Life participants this year was Eric Stewart, a 72-year-old Warrenton resident who was diagnosed with prostate cancer roughly three years ago. “It’s been a real eyeopening experience,” Stewart said. “I felt fine up until the day of the surgery, but you have to take a lot on faith [because] the doctors tell you you’re not fine and you really need to believe them.” After going in for a regular Medicare physical appointment, his doctor told him his PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test showed negative results. At the time, Stewart had no idea what a PSA was, joking that he thought it stood for “Public Service Announcement.” Following that appointment, he was sent to Fauquier Hospital for “further tests.” Soon after, he had to undergo a biopsy, something he joked was “pretty exciting.” “I said, ‘You had better give me a pill or something or I’m going to run out of here with the gown on and I’m going to be heading for the hills,’ ” Stewart said. Stewart’s results came back a couple weeks later, but they were not good. The doctors told him he had cancer and it was approximately 30 percent developed. He was faced with a decision: to let the cancer continue to grow or to try to stop its progression. After hearing “the ‘C’ word,” Stewart began conducting research of his own on the internet. “You get really focused when you hear ‘cancer,’” Stewart said. “At the time I was almost 70. I was retired, so I had plenty of time to do the research.” Stewart traveled to Stone Springs Hospital to have his surgery, where he said he was met with “a brand new machine and a “Class ‘A’” doctor. “I didn’t have any pain but I had a catheter, and you know, you don’t really go out and party too much with a catheter,” Stewart said. “I just had no problems at all afterward and I still feel fine.” The worst part of Stewart’s cancer diagnosis? He had to stop smoking his pipe; his surgeon refused to operate if he continued the decade-old habit. “I had already tried to quit five times before, so that was the real impetus to [finally quit],” Stewart said. “I haven’t had a smoke for two-and-a-half years and I still feel fine.” Cancer has also affected Stewart’s “baby” sister who, in her late 50s, died last year from colon cancer.

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Berry pleads guilty to second-degree murder in drowning death of sister Staff Reports

sive,” the document said. Berry told police he then returned to the house Ashton Dunlap Berry, 51, pleaded guilty Thurs- and stayed there “for a while” until he looked out day, May 30 to a reduced charge of second-degree the window and saw Walls moving, the affidavit murder in the death of his sister in September 2018; said. he faces a prison term of five to 40 years. “He stated he put her head back into Fauquier County Circuit Court Judge the children’s pool … and held it under Jeffrey Parker set an Aug. 15 sentencing the water” until she was unresponsive date. again, the affidavit said. In January, Berry, was indicted on At 2:30 p.m. that day, Fauquier County a charge of first-degree murder for the deputies responded to a 911 call reporting Sept. 1 death of his sister, 53-year-old an unconscious woman in a swimming Angie A. Walls. pool at a house on the 6700 block of Riley Berry apparently had been arguing Road, the sheriff’s office said in a news with his sister about his medication the release at the time. afternoon of the murder, according to When deputies arrived, they located ASHTON an affidavit attached to a search warrant DUNLAP BERRY Walls’ body on the rear deck in an inflatfiled in Fauquier County Circuit Court. able pool, the sheriff’s office said. Berry told police he and Walls were According to a criminal complaint on sitting at a table arguing when Walls threw some- file in Fauquier County Circuit Court, Berry “statthing on the kitchen floor and then threw a bottle ed that he intentionally held his sister’s head underof Diet Coke off the back deck. Berry also accused water in a small swimming pool until she stopped Walls of “grabbing his Super Big Gulp cup.” moving with the intent to kill her.” Berry said he then pushed Walls’ head under the The Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office had been water in the children’s pool on the back deck and called six times to Walls’ home during the year “held it under the water until she was unrespon- before the murder. She lived with her fiancé, Fred

Dove, and brother, who was known as “Leon.” The calls included reports of at least two “domestic situations,” according to sheriff’s office spokesman Sgt. James Hartman. No arrests were made because deputies found no criminal wrongdoing, Hartman said. “The two domestics were verbal in nature. There was no physical assault,” Hartman said. The deputies offered the residents only advice about how to deal with their situation, he said. In a GoFundMe post established after Walls’ death to help the family pay for Walls’ funeral expenses, relatives said Walls was the primary caregiver for her brother, her elderly father and also helped care for her grandson. The GoFundMe effort had a goal of $25,000 and raised $8,456. Denise Dove, a cousin of Walls’ fiancé who helped launch the fund, said Walls had taken in her brother, who suffered from a mental illness, and that he had lived with her for years. Berry lived with Walls in West Virginia and, for the past year and a half, outside Warrenton. Walls and her brother were originally from Manassas Park. Dove said Walls felt obligated to care for her brother because she did not want him to become homeless.

Lightning strike causes house fire A severe thunderstorm on Sunday, June 2, caused a house fire in western Fauquier County and dumped heavy rain and hail on the area during a two-hour span. Jason Koglin, fire chief of the Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company, said that his department responded to a call at 5:20 p.m. Sunday from a homeowner reporting smoke in his basement. When Warrenton firefighters arrived at the home on Route 211 near the Fauquier/Culpeper line, they discovered a fire in the basement. It took only 10 minutes for the fire to be extinguished, said Koglin; there was damage to about 25 per-

cent of the basement. Firefighters helped with ventilation issues for a little more than an hour and a half. Fire units from Orlean and New Baltimore assisted, as did units from Culpeper County. After an investigation, Fauquier County Fire Marshall Russell Baker determined that lightning hit the back deck of the home and ruptured a liquid petroleum gas line. He said that the lightning traveled through the gas line into the ceiling of the home’s basement and ruptured. The gas ignited and caused the fire, he said. Baker pointed out the that incident was similar to last week’s fire

A home on Route 211 was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm on June 2. COURTESY PHOTO

at BB&T bank in Warrenton. That fire was caused by lightning traveling through a natural gas line and rupturing. Sunday night’s storm knocked

Youth for Tomorrow offers behavioral health services in Warrenton

Youth for Tomorrow’s Behavioral Health Services held a grand opening celebration Tuesday, June 4 for its new office at 20 Rock Pointe Lane, Suite 201, Warrenton — the same building that houses Piedmont Pediatrics. The new business offers a range of outpatient mental health counseling services for children (ages 5 and older), adolescents, adults, families and couples. Youth for Tomorrow’s website states that staff at the Warrenton office will be able to diagnose and treat patients with a wide variety of issues, including: depression, anxiety and panic symptoms, post-traumatic stress, anger issues, obsessive-compulsive issues, grief and loss, self-harm, issues related to attachment, co-occurring disorders, aggression, attention deficits and other behavioral concerns, as well as familial and relational issues. The website says the Youth for Tomorrow staff is comprised of therapists with “various credentials, backgrounds, trainings and specialties.” Treatments offered will include play therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy,

The new Youth for Tomorrow Behavioral Health Services office is located at 20 Rock Pointe Lane in Warrenton. TIMES STAFF PHOTO/ ROBIN EARL trauma-informed care and behavioral intervention. Psychiatric services and medication management are available at Youth for Tomorrow’s Prince William County offices in Woodbridge and Manassas. The Warrenton office can be reached at 703-6599900.

out power for about 227 customers in Fauquier County, mostly Dominion Energy customers in Warrenton. As of Monday morning, almost all customers had power.

Driver’s licenses to be reinstated The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is preparing to send letters to Virginians whose driving privileges have been suspended for failure to pay court fines and costs, to advise them of any specific requirements for getting their driver’s licenses back. Gov. Ralph Northam’s budget includes a provision that prohibits courts from suspending driving privileges solely for failure to pay court fines and costs, effective July 1. Any Virginian whose driver’s license has been suspended for that single reason will have his or her driving privileges restored.

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18th District candidates debate in Warrenton By James Ivancic Times Staff Writer

In Laura Galante and Tristan Shields, the Democratic Party has “two intelligent, warm-hearted, involved candidates” running for the 18th District Virginia House of Delegates seat, said Barbara Amster of Warrenton. Amster was in the audience of about 90 people at the Warrenton Community Center on Saturday morning to hear the candidates field questions about their views. Voters in the Democratic Primary on June 11 will decide who advances to the Nov. 5 general election against incumbent Michael Webert, a Republican. The 18th District includes parts of Fauquier, Culpeper, and Warren counties and all of Rappahannock County. Webert is unopposed for the Republican nomination. He was first elected in 2011. Shields is a media producer from Rixeyville who lost to Webert in 2017. Galante is a cybersecurity expert and resident of Marshall. While Amster said both candidates impressed her, “I thought Laura Galante had more facts, figures and statistics. She’s given a great deal of thought to the issues.” Amster said she thought Galante would be “well placed to take on and further” the issues of improved access to health care, better broadband access, and boosting the rural economy that she talked about. Pat Reilly of Marshall thought the forum was “excellent.” She was “leaning toward” Galante before Saturday but hearing her “convinced me. She was so well prepared. Tristan is also a good candidate. He is more emotional in his approach to issues.” Dave Goetz of Warrenton said, “I thought it was a good debate. The questions were relevant, and I thought the candidates represented themselves well.” The candidates were asked questions from Democratic Party members from the counties in the 18th District. Elizabeth Guzman, 31st District delegate, served as moderator and read the questions to the candidates. Guzman represents parts of Fauquier and Prince William counties. Shields said pay inequities for public school teachers in smaller counties, transportation problems, and police and fire and rescue staffs currently

School division summer hours now in place In an effort to save money on utility costs, Fauquier County Public Schools will again this year institute a four-day work week for employees who work during the summer. From June 3 through Aug. 2, FCPS employees will work on an extended schedule Monday through Thursday — from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. And all FCPS buildings, including the school board office, will be closed on Fridays.

TIMES STAFF PHOTOS/JAMES IVANCIC Left, Tristan Shields. Above, Laura Galante. “stretched thin” need to be addressed. Democrats need to be “innovative, creative and strategic” to beat Republicans, whose campaigns are better funded, Shields asserted. “I can do that. I earned more votes than any Democratic candidate before in the 18th and I had a Green Party candidate running on my left” in 2017. He painted the Republican Party as a party that gives tax breaks to the rich “and uses the working man as a piggy bank [to pay] for basic services.” Shields called for a focus on solving the district’s transportation issues, such as addressing the safety issue at the Freemans Ford Road intersection with U.S. 29 in Remington and public transportation availability for non-drivers in retirement communities and elsewhere. “We can have both innovation and preservation at the same time,” without sacrificing either in addressing the district’s needs, Shields said. Galante referred to the shootings in Virginia Beach on Friday that left 12 people dead. The suspected shooter was killed after engaging police officers in a gun battle. The incident “reminds us of what’s at stake,” she said. Galante said farmers need help marketing what they produce and broadening their customer base. Galante noted that as a former 4-H member she’s dedicating her “head, heart, hands and health” to public service.

at home and business people. Shields said solving the broadband access problem is a matter of “political will” and failure to invest in infrastructure. Galante said there’s been a “technology agnostic” attitude in Richmond that believes “if there’s satellite service then the job is done.” The goal should be broader and better service by providers aside from big players such as Verizon and Comcast, she said. That would be enabled by more fiber in the ground to bring service closer.

Reproductive rights

Asked about abortion rights, Galante noted that she is both a mother and a Catholic. She called for education, greater access to contraceptives and making it easier to adopt children. Shields said he expects the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision enabling abortion will be overturned. “Those of us in Richmond will be deciding whether it should be legal in Virginia,” Shields said, placing himself among the decision makers in the state legislature. He said that deciding whether or not to have an abortion was a horrible choice for anyone to have to make.

Racism

One of the questions posed to both candidates was how they’d address an expected Republican effort to tar all Democratic candidates with the scan-

dals involving Gov. Ralph Northam, Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and Attorney General Mark Herring — all Democrats — this year. Northam and Herring became embroiled in a blackface controversy while Fairfax was accused of sexual assault, which he’s denied. Galante said she will “keep the district the focus” and the issues of importance to its citizens. Shields said he stands by his earlier call for Northam to resign, even though a recent independent investigation couldn’t determine just who was wearing blackface and in a Ku Klux Klan robe in photos on his medical school yearbook page. Shields said Northam “missed an opportunity to address systemic racism in a real way” since January when he first apologized for the photos, then backtracked.

The opioid epidemic

In answer to a question about how to address the opioid addiction issue, Shields said there’s a need for more affordable treatment centers. While more should be done to curb abuse of opioids, any crackdown shouldn’t make it difficult for legitimate use of opioids by those in pain, he added. Galante applauded governmental lawsuits against opioid manufacturers. She said something also needs to be done to stop “the school to jail pipeline” involving young people caught up in drugs and then prosecuted. Decriminalizing marijuana possession is one option, she said. Galante also called for examining the “corporate prison system” — jails run by private companies with a profit motive. The focus should be on putting fewer in prison rather than putting more in, Galante said.

Education

Shields called for a return to pre2008 Great Recession funding of education by the state in order to increase teacher pay and stem the number of teachers moving to better paying districts. Galante said state lottery proceeds aren’t fully going toward education and they should be.

Technology issues

Galante called for expansion of telemedicine to address the shortage of medical professionals in some rural counties. That would be aided by better broadband coverage, which would help students working on assignments There are two exceptions to the schedule. The first week of July, which includes the Fourth of July holiday, will be a three-day work week. Offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, July 4 and 5, and will be open Monday, July 1, Tuesday, July 2, and Wednesday, July 3. The final four-day work week will be the week beginning July 29; that four-day work week will be Tuesday, July 30, through Friday, Aug. 2, in order to give employees a four-day weekend, July 26 to 29.

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Delayed Cedar Lee dance worth the wait

The community came together May 29 to make sure that students at Cedar Lee Middle School enjoyed their eighth-grade formal. The dance, originally scheduled for May 17, was canceled when a student was accused of writing a threatening note in a boy’s bathroom at the Bealeton school that afternoon. “It wasn’t fun to have to go through,” she said, “but everyone has been amazing. And the kids are thrilled.”

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The internet still crawls in parts of Fauquier, frustrating homeowners and businesses INTERNET, from Page 1 Among the regulars is Steve, who directs a local nonprofit and asked that his last name not be used. “I have no internet access from home, except through my phone,” explains Steve, who had an ultra-fast broadband connection before moving to Fauquier a few years ago. Happy Creek provides both the fastest internet he’s found and “probably the best coffee I’ve ever had.” For thousands of Fauquier residents and scores of businesses, the lack of broadband isn’t just an annoyance or inconvenience, it’s an impediment to success in school, at work and even staying healthy. It’s a problem they share with more than 600,000 other Virginians. It’s something that the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors as well state and federal officials say they want to overcome. It’s worst in the rural areas where internet companies, large or small, balk at the expense of extending high-speed service to small pockets of customers where they cannot recover their costs. Government subsidies from Richmond and Washington are meant to overcome that reluctance. The latest statistics from the Federal Communications Commission paint a rosy picture. It estimates that 93.5 percent of Americans now have access to fixed broadband at 25 million bits per second, its benchmark. However, one in four Americans in rural areas still do not. Virginia looks even better in the FCC report, with 97.8 coverage in Fauquier. But two of the five federal commissioners dissented, arguing the coverage data provided by internet companies is flawed. Commonwealth Connect, Gov. Ralph Northam’s multi-million-dollar initiative to partner with the private sector to make broadband available in every corner and community in the state, also contends the FCC’s numbers “are exaggerated.” It says that in rural Virginia, just 68 percent have access to a high-speed, 25 MBPS connection. For years, as the internet has become an increasingly essential part of modern life, Fauquier residents have scrambled to find ways to cope with slow connections or none at all. Some Fauquier schoolchildren don’t have access to online educational resources, and some adults are forced into long commutes because telecommuting is impractical or impossible. Even home sales are affected. Real estate agents say poor internet service discourages some buyers. Evan Feinman, the governor’s chief broadband adviser, says that in internet deserts, property values can jump 4 to 8 percent “the moment that connection gets there. “Communities that don’t have access to broadband internet are simply not on the list for any business expansion or relocation,” he says, and it’s harder for workers to find and apply for jobs, and for their children to keep pace in school. It can stymy health care providers’ efforts to track elderly patients’ health remotely, which could spare them long trips and waits for appointments. Some students lose good internet access when they walk out the school door, interfering with online homework and lesson planning. “Everybody assumes you have internet. It’s very difficult to maneuver contemporary life without affordable, decent internet access,” says Sharon Strover, a University of Texas professor and internet policy expert. Fauquier officials began working with renewed vigor on the county’s access woes in 2016, when

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the board of supervisors created a broadband advisory committee. But progress has been slow. The county hired a consultant to identify areas where internet connections are insufficient and set aside $20 million to invest in infrastructure to bring broadband to more communities. But the company initially selected to explore the work was hamstrung by internal issues, and the effort was placed on hold while the county sought additional bids. Now, Fauquier County staff are studying two new proposals aimed at boosting the county’s broadband network. The supervisors are scheduled to receive presentations about the options in July. If the board approves one or both, construction could begin soon after, Deputy Fauquier County Administrator Katie Heritage said.

How access affects students, workers, real estate

Meanwhile, Fauquier County residents with slow or no access flock to libraries, coffee shops, schools and offices to use Wi-Fi. Kim Ritter, Fauquier County Schools supervisor for library and media services, says students are assigned homework that requires watching videos or conducting research online, and the dead zones make it very difficult for them “to accomplish what their classmates are accomplishing when they’re at home.” Parents hit roadblocks when asked to fill out online forms or use educational sites such as Blackboard. Teachers who rely on digital lesson planning struggle, too, and some “stay after school and work because they don’t have [internet] access at home,” she says. These dynamics also affect Fauquier County’s real estate market. When buying or shopping for houses, internet is “definitely on the forefront of people’s minds. … [F]or some buyers, it is a deal-breaking criteria,” says realtor Dave Wills, president of the Greater Piedmont Realtors Association. Since Virginia does not require sellers to disclose internet access, some buyers are in for a rude surprise when they move in. Wills has seen clients write a clause into their contracts so they can check out a home’s internet access.

Urban vs. rural digital divide

The dearth of broadband in rural, less populous parts of Fauquier County has a simple explanation: internet service providers don’t want to incur the expense of laying new lines and purchasing equipment if there are too few prospective customers to make it profitable. Unlike the U.S. Postal Service, which charges the same amount to deliver a stamped envelope to a dense suburban neighborhood as a rural one, internet is not considered a public utility, and its availability is largely unregulated and left up to the market. Although a dozen or more companies advertise service in Fauquier, they tend to compete against each other for new customers only in urban areas.

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Virginia, federal government address broadband Both the state and federal governments are pushing to close the digital divide and make broadband available throughout rural America. Gov. Ralph Northam asked the legislature last December to boost spending on the Virginia Telecommunications Initiative from $4 million a year to $50 million annually, calling it “a top priority.” Coupled with large private sector investments, that could get broadband to at least 600,000 more Virginians in 10

years, at a cost of $500 per new connection, according to Feinman, his broadband advisor. The legislature compromised by approving $19 million for the initiative for fiscal 2020. Twelve counties even more rural than Fauquier received $4.9 million in grants in March, which the governor’s office said would bring broadband to 15,000 homes and 300 businesses. More VTI grants are coming down the road.

BROADBAND, from Page 1 Broadband isn’t a luxury. It’s about school kids’ ability to do homework assignments that require research online, and businesses and medical providers transmitting and receiving blueprints and X-rays. It’s why Congress and the commonwealth of Virginia both have made universal broadband access a priority and are spending millions of dollars to make that happen. Broadband gives people high-speed internet access that is always on and is much faster than traditional dialups. The speed and price vary widely. But not all broadband is the same. Some types are hundreds of times faster than others. Here’s a rundown from the Federal Communications Commission.

Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)

Like the dial-ups of old, DSL broadband uses the traditional copper telephone lines already installed in homes and businesses. The speed can vary from hundreds of thousands of bits per second (Kbps) to millions of bits (Mbps). The availability and speed of DSL service may depend on the distance from the home or business to the provider’s facility.

Cable Modem

Residents in homes that can get cable television over lines called coaxial cables — as most cable subscribers do — can access broadband over those same lines. Cable modems are external devices with two connections: one to the cable wall outlet, the other to a computer. The device usually contains a router that sends a Wi-Fi signal throughout the house so tablets, smartphones and other devices can get to the internet. (Smartphones can transmit data through cellular towers as they do with phone calls, but that can get expensive, since companies charge higher rates for large amounts of data. If the smartphone is connected to WiFi at home or in a business, library or other facility with free data, that doesn’t eat into an individual’s allotment.) Cable companies typically sell bundles of services, including phone and high-speed internet as well as television channels. Transmission speeds vary depending on the type of cable modem, cable network, and traffic load. Cable modems provide transmission speeds of 1.5 Mbps or more, which is fast enough to watch high-definition movies on Netflix. Of course, cable is not available in all locations. Rural localities, in particular, are often not served.

Fiber

Phone and cable television companies may offer service over new, glass fiber optic lines that transmit signals at speeds far faster than DSL or modems, typically tens or even hundreds of Mbps. But it’s very expensive to install fiber and companies seldom do so outside densely populated neighborhoods.

Wireless

Wireless broadband connects a home or business to the internet using a radio link between the customer’s location and the service provider’s facility. It usually requires a customer to use an external antenna. Speeds are comparable to DSL and cable modem. Where available, it can provide broadband in remote or sparsely populated areas. Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) provide broadband access over shorter distances and are often used to extend the reach of a “last-mile” wireline or fixed wireless broadband connection. Wi-Fi networks can be used for free internet access at “hot spots” such as restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, airports, convention centers and city parks. Mobile wireless broadband services are also available for laptops but require a special PC card and built-in antenna. Speeds are slow, usually only several hundred Kbps.

Satellite

Just as satellites orbiting the earth can beam down telephone and television signals, they can also provide links for wireless broadband, making them useful for remote or sparsely populated areas. But as with television reception, the broadband signal can be disrupted by bad weather. It also depends on the consumer’s line of sight to the orbiting satellite. Typically, a consumer can expect download speeds of 500 Kbps and uploads of 80 Kbps — slower than DSL and cable modem, but ten times faster than dial-up internet.

Broadband over Power Lines (BPL)

Some electric cooperatives and other utilities offer broadband over their power lines, but this is not widely available. BPL speeds are comparable to DSL and cable modem speeds.

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INTERNET, from Page 6 Here and elsewhere, the big companies such as Comcast and Verizon often do not compete head to head, allowing them to charge higher prices because customers have few if any alternatives. As a result, says Chris Mitchell, who directs internet research at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, an economic think-tank, “those companies have done a very poor job of investing in rural areas.” Fauquier County is far from unique. “[Highspeed Internet] access throughout the Piedmont region is lacking,” says Wills, the real estate agent. Culpeper, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock counties have the same spotty internet coverage, he said. By contrast, Northern Virginia suburbs such as Herndon, Woodbridge and Centreville are crisscrossed with fiber-optic lines. Service is also plentiful in and around the town of Culpeper and other areas along U.S. 17 where businesses are concentrated. Access to broadband in Fauquier is a mixed bag. Wealthier areas north of Interstate 66 along John Marshall Highway have decent but spotty service, while the middle-income farming regions to the south and west have some of the worst internet coverage in the county.

According to BroadbandNow, a company that helps consumers assess their internet options, three providers offer residential internet service in the area near Markham, (pop. 197). But of those three, two sell satellite service, which can cut out during storms and is usually subject to strict data limits. The third, Verizon, offers slow, DSL-based internet to only 13 percent of residents. In other words, most Hume residents can choose between data-capped satellite internet or no internet at all. Things are somewhat better in Goldvein (pop. 1,059), where five companies offer internet service. But two sell satellite internet and the one provider that sells fixed wireless internet — considered better than satellite but worse than fiber or cable-based service — only offers coverage to 7 percent of residents within the zip code. Verizon offers service to 80 percent of the area, but as in Hume, that service is slow, DSL-based internet. A third of people living in Goldvein have access to high-speed home internet through Comcast. But some parts of Goldvein as well as parts of nearby Sumerduck have no home internet access at all, except for satellite.

Few solutions

Sometimes, internet service providers will work with residents or groups of residents to wire

their homes, but the cost can be steep. Shelly Norden, an English teacher near New Baltimore, banded together with her neighbors to convince an internet provider to bring in better service a few years ago. After putting “relentless” pressure on Comcast, “finally they agreed to put lines out here, but we all had to pay $1,500” each for the installation, she says. But the cost was worth it, she adds. Prior to Comcast, Norden and her neighbor’s Verizon bills could reach up to $600 a month because they would exceed their data limits. Now her monthly bill for internet and TV is about $200. For most residents, however, getting a company to agree to this kind of arrangement is either unfeasible or unaffordable. Steve, the nonprofit director, knows because he tried. He called Comcast to see what it would take to bring internet service to his house. “They said it would cost $28,000 … but they would give us a $7,000 rebate,” he said. He chose the coffee shop option instead. Kevin Carty is a policy researcher and journalist. Christopher Connell, an independent writer-editor working with the Piedmont Journalism Foundation, contributed to this story. Christopher Connell is a former assistant bureau chief for The Associated Press in Washington.

Kettle Run grad Rachel Bongiovi running for school board seat SEAT, from Page 1 “I’m working more in Fauquier lately,” she said, “and my work schedule is very flexible.” She said that the ability to make her own work hours will allow her to be available for school board duties. In fact, Bongiovi said that she’d like to see school board members more involved in the schools, meeting with teachers and students and listening to their concerns. Bongiovi attended Fauquier County schools, graduating from Kettle Run High School after attending P.B. Smith Elementary and Warrenton Middle School; she also was home-schooled for a time. She was an athlete, playing soccer and cheerleading, and was also the managing editor of Kettle Run’s newspaper. Shelly Norden, who is running for the Scott District school board seat, was her journalism teacher. Bongiovi worked as a paralegal for two years after graduating from Christopher Newport University in 2016. This enabled her to become comfortable with legal language and policy documents, she said. Now she works with children who have significant behavioral challenges. Many of her clients attend Fauquier County schools; she said she learns a lot from what they tell her about their school experiences. “There is a lack of mental health support for students. This can result in bullying, violence and poor performance,” Bongiovi said. She is concerned about students who experience crippling anxiety and have no resources. She said, “Sometimes when I talk to teachers, I see there is a lack of knowledge. I spoke to one teacher about a student who was suffering from depressive thoughts.” Bongiovi shook her head sadly, relating how the teacher responded:

“They seem happy enough to me.” She said she has not seen enough positive change in the schools since she left Kettle Run. In addition to pushing for more mental health resources for children, Bongiovi said she’ll be an advoc ate for improvements in teacher pay. She said that when Patriot High School in Nokesville opened in 2011, she saw a slew of teachers leave for higher pay. “It is only a 10-minute ride down the road, and they made an extra $10,000 a year.” She acknowledged that progress was made in this year’s budget, but more needs to be done. Her third priority is fiscal responsibility. “We pay more per student than other nearby counties, and we get less for that money.” Bongiovi said that her husband’s brother has Down syndrome and had to leave the county to find a special education program that would serve his needs. She cited Prince William and Culpeper as two counties that offer better programs for students with developmental disabilities. She added that she is a proponent of providing the least restrictive environment possible for children with disabilities. “They should be in classrooms with their peers,” she said. Bongiovi said that she has been thinking about running for school board for months but got a late start in gathering signatures because she and her husband — who she met in Spanish class at Kettle Run — were married May 11. The couple has a 7-month-old baby. She said she is excited to raise her daughter in the Fauquier County school system. “We all want the best for our children.” Fauquier County voters will cast ballots for school board seats in November. Reach Robin Earl at rearl@fauquier.com

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High-speed internet — for everyone — is a necessity In the early days of dial-up, rural communities were as well equipped as anyone to access the internet, because the technology relied on existing infrastructure. Telephone systems had developed over the course of a century. By the 1940s, the federal government began to view rural telephone services and electrification as necessities of life. When residents received those America Online marketing pieces in the mail in the 1990s, they could hop online immediately using their tried-and-true technology. That began to change at the turn of the century. Cable broadband began replacing dial-up in the 2000s, offering greater speeds, and before long, the internet became, for many, an indispensable part of life. But the infrastructure necessary for broadband has not developed in many rural areas; companies have difficulties justifying the cost of the investment. Unlike dial-up — that relied on an existing technology — communities found themselves trying to play catch-up. It was the beginning of a new brand of inequality. That has a lot of knock-on effects for our communities. Schools lag behind because their students’ access to online learning and lesson planning is compromised. Telecommuting isn’t an option, increasing road traffic and making for long commutes, or, resulting in residents moving out of the county altogether. In a world of job boards like LinkedIn and Indeed, finding work becomes more challenging. Property values drop. Health care is impacted, and agriculture, business and industry lack access to information and markets. Fauquier officials know this and have tried to address those shortcomings over the last few years. There is hope that work could begin by fall that would improve service, but residents wouldn’t see a real difference for at least a year. In the meantime, residents struggle to get better service, sometimes at great personal expense. Predictably, those most affected are often the county’s poorest residents. Efforts are underway on the state and federal level, as well. The White House’s American Broadband Initiative is coordinating the involvement of 20 federal agencies to help bring broadband to underserved areas. It promises to ease regulations, streamline funding and open access to federal assets, including towers, buildings and land with a goal to lower costs and encourage private companies to expand their infrastructure. In Virginia, Gov. Ralph Northam sought to significantly increase the budget of the Virginia Telecommunications Initiative, a program that allows local projects to competitively apply for state funding. The resulting budget compromise was notably smaller than what was originally proposed, but in March, the governor announced $4.9 million in grants to fund 11 projects in 12 counties to expand service. These initiatives are all commendable, but there are dangers if efforts cannot be coordinated. Subsidies and regulatory incentives are a step in the right direction, but we must also demand accountability. As a community, we should see tangible goals and timeframes for their completion in all efforts. We must embrace the need for internet access with the same urgency as telephone lines and electrification were in the 20th century. The era of looking at broadband as a novelty is long gone. Failure to provide connectivity will have lasting repercussions we can no longer afford.

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FAUQUIER FLASHBACKS: FROM THE FAUQUIER TIMES

The Warrenton Lumber Co. Inc. at 222 S. 5th St.), had its grand opening on Dec. 1, 1961. Manager of the new business was Tom Reese (center), flanked by driversalesmen Charles Mason (left) and Tommy Hoff.

75 Years Ago June 8, 1944 Fire Tuesday night destroyed the central portion of the hatchery building at “Chicken City,” Walter P. Chrysler’s poultry enterprise adjoining North Wales., killing an estimated 15,000 chickens and causing damage estimated at between $25,000 and $30,000. Four members of the Warrenton Rifles left Sunday for Fort Eustis, Va., where they will have a week’s instruction in the various phases of the State Guard work. Attending will be Staff Sgt. J. Albert Robinson, Sgt. William C. Robinson, Pvt. Angelo Marletta and Pvt. Carroll H. Downs. Mrs. Alex Allison’s Little Folks Kindergarten held its commencement exercises on May 31. Diplomas were awarded to Sally Marriott, Helen Turner, Caroline Pearson, Donald Davis, George Wallace Grayson. Whitty Whitmore and Tommy Thompson. 50 Years Ago June 5, 1969 Seven members of Fauquier High’s junior class are attending Virginia Girls State or Boys State this month. Those attending Girls State at Radford College are Jeri Hirsch, Penny Kirby, Claudia Spindle and Sara Mottley. Attending Boys State at William and Mary College are Doug Coyner, Fred Hodge and Charles Dishner.

Henry Julius Jr. and Walter Roberts, W. C. Taylor High School’s valedictorian and salutatorian, received the Taylor PTA scholarships at graduation ceremonies last Friday night. The PTA scholarships carry a stipend of $100. Pfc. Herbie Waddell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Waddell of The Plains, has begun a year’s duty in Vietnam with the 8th Artillery after spending a 20-day leave at home. 25 Years Ago June 8, 1994 Classes at Fauquier High School were interrupted last Thursday morning when principal Roger Sites announced that students would have to remain in their classrooms during a school-wide sweep of lockers and cars for drugs and weapons. After more than two hours, five specially trained dogs “alerted” on 25 lockers and cars as potential hiding places, but after searching the hot spots, the 15 law enforcement officers on the scene turned up no contraband. Fifteen-year-old Eric Dawson of Marshall says he doesn’t feel like a hero, but that’s what his uncle, Henry Dawson, calls him. When Eric heard that his young neighbor, 2-year-old Joseph Guite III was missing on the evening of May 26, he went looking for the child in the woods behind his home. About an hour later, he returned with the scared toddler. — Compiled by John T. Toler

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Virginia Beach tragedy is all too familiar

Laura Galante champions local issues

I wept as I looked at the faces and read the stories of the Virginia Beach shooting victims. Their stories are unique, yet achingly familiar: mother of a 22-month-old son, beloved uncle, 57-year-old father, mother of three, “all he ever did was try to help whoever he can,” “you couldn’t ask for a better human being …” And then I saw this from State Senate Majority Leader Tommy Norment: “It is offensive, disrespectful, and tasteless that anyone — including Senator Ebbin and Ms. Haas — would use a tragedy like this to promote a political agenda less than 24 hours after families and an entire community have suffered a loss of this magnitude.” Really, Sen. Norment? With a mass shooting virtually every day, when would be a good time to talk about this? In 2019 in Virginia alone, we’ve had five mass shootings (17

In the end, politics is as much about the messenger as the message. Most of us from both parties agree that our kids deserve the best education; we want the best of health care and well-paying jobs— and a secure America. Each carries its own complexities and minutiae (so many ways to skin the cat). We want a delegate with the range and the intelligence to analyze them—-and come up with a solution on which both sides can agree. Meet Laura Galante. She’s running for delegate in the 18th District, which includes most of Fauquier County. Through the years, I have backed many local and state candidates. I can’t recall any candidate who approaches Laura’s potential for finding the center of an issue and digging for

dead and 24 injured) and a total of 93 deaths by gun. The vast majority of Virginians favor sensible gun safety laws, yet you and your NRA-funded Republican party continue to block all legislation. Meanwhile, Virginians die. Three of Fauquier’s members of the General Assembly, Del. Mark Cole and Del. Michael Webert, and Sen. Jill Vogel, have 100 percent ratings from the Virginia Citizens Defense League and the NRA. If you believe we need sensible gun legislation, vote in the Democratic primary on Tuesday June 11. Choose your candidate to go up against Webert and Cole in the 18th and the 88th districts. If we can’t change their minds, we will change their seats! Andrea Marten Sumerduck

Veterans need local representation now Ms. (Laura) Galante’s letter of last week underscores a real need in our community for the availability of representation for those veterans who need to have the benefits they earned in service to our country. At the present time a veteran in Fauquier County who wishes to apply to the Department of Veterans Affairs for compensation or pension must travel to Manassas, Fredericksburg, Strasburg or Charlottesville. We need an office that is available to elderly veterans and to those without transportation. All of the veterans service organizations have trained representatives (veterans service officers) located at the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Roanoke. While they may send a VSO to an area outside of Roanoke periodically, there is no VSO office located here that is available to our veterans five days a week, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. When a veteran files a claim for benefits, it initiates a lengthy, bureaucratic process, involving a series of letters, medical examinations and decisions that are frequently so

complicated they are very difficult for a veteran or anyone else to understand. At every stage of the claim there are time limits for responses by the veteran. There are no time limits on the VA. They can and will take literally years to complete one stage of the process. The availability of a representative is essential to answer questions, go into the VA data base to check on the progress of a claim or to preview a pending decision for error by the rating specialist before it is sent to the veteran in order to discuss the matter and to advocate for correction. Ms. Galante is absolutely correct in her assessment of this problem. Virginia has done many great things for our veterans. This is one area in which there must be improvement. We have been at war for 20 years. Every day 22 veterans take their own lives. Veterans need ready access to representation. Carol Wild Scott, Esq. Linden

18th District veterans deserve more than words In the May 29th edition of the Times, House of Delegates candidate Laura Galante commented on the need for more service officers to help our veterans navigate the Veterans Affairs maze. The Veterans of Foreign Wars could not agree more, but we wonder what plan Ms. Galante has for this issue. We also wonder how she has missed several events hosted by the VFW to support the very veterans she mentions with the very issue she highlights. Virginia’s Department of Veterans Services could have a larger staff and they could have pay and benefits that are more likely to keep the staff they have. This is a real issue and we would like to hear more from all the candidates on how to fix this. Also, the VFW thinks Ms. Galante is wrong when she says there is no assistance for veterans in the 18th House District. The VFW has staff who are accredited to perform

benefits claims. The VFW helped Virginia’s veterans recover more than $27 million in earned VA benefits in 2018 and we have expanded to include more staff, more events, and more support. VFW Post 9835 in Warrenton hosts quarterly outreach events where veterans get qualified knowledge and support with claims that have already become victories. We invite any candidate for any office to come to these and discuss the issues with those impacted most. So, while the VFW agrees we can do more for veterans, we want to know what the plan would be, and we want people to know the truth about what is really being done in the 18th House District. Veterans need and deserve more than words in an editorial. Ken Wiseman VFW Virginia State Commander Accredited VFW Service Officer

best possible outcome. She is a scientist — unbridled by the notion that party must come first. That facts should determine a posture — not just ideology. Locally, her priorities are farmers (she is a current 4-H Board member), broadband internet and a smart apprentice program. You want to talk about marketing produce? You want to talk about cyberterrorism? How much time do you have? But way up there, this messenger’s optimism and enthusiasm is infectious. When she knocks on a door (1,500 so far), even hard-lined Republicans are charmed, if not swayed. She brings the sunlight and reason that our politics so desperately needs. John Sherman Paris, Virginia

Laura Galante is the leader we need in Richmond Last week, Laura Galante, Democratic candidate for the 18th District posted a letter to the editor about the need for Veteran Service Offices in the 18th District (we currently have none). As a veteran, I appreciate her focus on this issue and her efforts to help the veterans in the 18th District. As a citizen, I look forward to her representing us in the House of Delegates, with her focus on our rural economy, strengthening our communities, and embracing commonsense solutions to make life better for our families. As I have gotten to know Laura, what strikes me most are her abilities to listen and to think. It seems that so many politicians these days like to talk, before either listening or thinking. She is just the opposite.

Her STEM background in cybersecurity will provide the kind of fact-based thinking we need in Richmond. Her ownership of her own company, and the work she has done leading teams countering Russian hacking, testify to her leadership skills. Her involvement in 4-H, including serving on the local 4-H board speaks to her community involvement. She’s the real deal, and someone who can make a difference. Please join me in voting for Laura in the 18th District House of Delegates Democratic primary on June 11. We need leadership in Richmond, and Laura’s just the person to provide it. Max N. Hall Marshall

County treasurer says, ‘I like BOB’ Let me start by saying, “I like BOB.” As one of five constitutional officers in Fauquier County who is elected into office, I can attest to the challenges Sheriff (Bob) Mosier is faced with each day. In the past four years, Sheriff Mosier demonstrated his commitment to the citizens in our community, Fauquier County government and schools, and the staff at the sheriff’s office. He is engaging, supportive and attentive when representing our locality at meetings and events. As the spouse of his former first chief deputy, I can speak to his leadership — he is respectful, professional, and hardworking. When he came into office, Sheriff Mosier pledged not to eliminate any positions, but instead to give all em-

ployees an opportunity to grow. He and his administration worked feverishly to increase the pay for the sheriff’s office staff. The changes that he made have been balanced between what is needed for his staff and what is affordable for the county. As his friend of more than 30 years, I can speak to his character — he is true to his word, compassionate, kind, and caring. Whether you agree or disagree with a decision that Sheriff Mosier made, rest assured that his intentions are always good. I ask that you join me in voting for Robert P. “BOB” Mosier on June 11. Tanya Remson Wilcox Treasurer, Fauquier County

Error in VFW story led to bingo queries Last week’s lead article on my Post (VFW Post 9835 in Warrenton) looking for permanent space was very well written and appreciated. However, I was wrong in describing the Morrisville VFW Post as being a former church building and that they hold bingo games. Morrisville does not hold bingo games and was never a

church. Bingo is offered at the Culpeper and Manassas Posts but not in any VFW Post in Fauquier County. I regret that this erroneous information has caused citizens to contact the Morrisville Post on this matter. J. I. Dombroff Commander, VFW Post 9835

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How is the housing market doing?

Sales are down regionally but the median sales price is up in Fauquier Staff Reports

Median price of a home

While sales activity slowed in the The local real estate market re- region generally, the median sales price mained strong in Fauquier County in the GPR area continued to rise, a rein the first quarter of 2019, the presi- flection of the tight supply of active listings on the market. The median sales dent of a local realtor group said. Dave Wills, the manager of Long price rose in all local jurisdictions in the COURTESY PHOTO & Foster’s office in Warrenton, serves GPR footprint in the first quarter comGPR President Dave Wills this year as president of the Greater pared to the previous year. Piedmont Realtors. More than 700 reThe median sales price in the re- year ago. Despite the stabilizing levaltors and affiliate members belong to gion was $345,000 in the first quarter el of listings, the overall supply of the organization, which is headquar- of 2019, up 6 percent from this time homes available for sale remains low tered in Warrenton, and represents last year, an increase of $20,000. compared to historical averages. the counties of Fauquier, Culpeper, Sales prices have been rising steadiThere were 1,181 active listings at Madison and Rappahannock. ly each quarter in much of the region the end of the first quarter of 2019 in Wills found reason for optimism over the past several years. the GPR region, up a modest 1 peras the first quarter numbers were At $379,000, the first quarter mecent from last year, an increase of 12 compiled and analyzed. dian sales price in Fauquier County active listings. “The real estate market remains inched up $1,000 from a year ago. There were 591 active listings in strong throughout the Piedmont, and Inventory of homes Fauquier County at the end of the first specifically in Fauquier County,” said The inventory of active listings quarter, which is 24 more than a year Wills. “Throughout the first quarter, inched up in the first quarter, the ago, reflecting a 4 percent increase. we have seen a healthy and sustainable third consecutive expansion of acThe inventory has expanded two increase in the median sales price year over year. While supply remains a chal- tive listings in the region after nearly quarters in a row in Fauquier County. lenge, it is improving incrementally … three years of a shrinking inventory. The total months of supply in the Days on the market We also continue to enjoy interest rates On average, it is taking longer to GPR footprint was 7.2 months in the that are at historically low levels.” Figure 1:quarter, Sales by Jurisdiction in the Greater aPiedmont Region in the GPR region comfirst up from 6.6 months sell homes The following is an analysis of the Fauquier County housing market for 250 the first quarter of 2019, prepared 203 for GPR by the Virginia Realtors As195 200 sociation:

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127 Sales activity in the Greater Piedmont Realtors region declined by 100 2 percent for the first quarter, the fourth consecutive quarterly drop in sales. At the local level, the number 50 25 28 of sales increased in Fauquier Coun16 18 ty in the first quarter compared to 0 last year, the first increase after three Culpeper Rappahannock Madison Fauquier quarters of declines. There were 203 1st Quarter 2018 1st Quarter 2019 sales in Fauquier County in the first SOURCE: REDATUM, DATA ACCESSED APRIL 20, 2019 quarter, which is eight more than Source: REdatum, data accessed April 20, 2019 this time last year, a 4 percent gain. Sales by Jurisdiction in the Greater Piedmont Region

pared to this time last year. The average days on market for the GPR footprint was 90 days in the first quarter of 2019, which is 11 days longer than the first quarter of last year. Rappahannock County was the only jurisdiction to have a drop in the average days on market compared to last year. Homes sold in Fauquier County during the first quarter of 2019 were on the market for an average of 80 days, which is two days more than the same time last year. After more than two years of declines, this metric has remained flat or increased modestly over the past few quarters in the county. Wills believes that buyers and sellers have opportunities in today’s real estate market. “It is still a great time to be a seller or a buyer depending on one’s circumstances. Sellers can realize modest appreciation and buyers can take advantage of fantastic interest rates. We anticipate these healthy market indicators to remain relatively stable throughout 2019,” said Wills. See HOUSING, page 12

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The rope and the cow

Greater Piedmont Region

Culpeper

Rappahannock

1st Quarter 2018

Madison

$379,000

$378,000

$283,500

$199,000

$384,000

$302,000

$315,000

$297,000

$345,000

$325,000

Median Sales Price ($)

1st Quarter 2019

Source: REdatum, data Prices accessed April Median Sales in 20, the2019Greater Piedmont Region

How is the housing market doing? Economic overview

The strength of the local economy and the pace of job and income growth in the region are critical determinants of the health of the housing market. Economic growth in the Greater Piedmont region has slowed in recent years; however, job growth remains steady. Between September 2017 and September 2018 (the latest data available), the region added 625 new jobs. The labor market in the region remains quite tight. The regional unemployment rate was just 2.9 percent in February 2019 (below the statewide unemployment rate of 3.2 percent). While the regional unemployment rate edged up very slightly in January 2019, the primary reason is more peo-

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Fauquier

SOURCE: REDATUM, DATA ACCESSED APRIL 20, 2019

From HOUSING, page 11

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ple entering the labor force. Consumer confidence remains strong. People feel positive about their present economic situations though there was a drop in that measure in March. Interest rates have fallen in the first quarter of 2019 and stand at historically low levels. Late last year, there were concerns that interest rates were poised to rise in 2019. However, the Federal Reserve Board has given indications that rate increases will be unlikely, at least in the first half of the year. As a result, homebuyers and sellers should expect mortgage rates to remain low throughout the spring market. Source: Greater Piedmont Realtors report is prepared by Virginia Realtors Association.

Many years ago, a friend of mine named Alan, who had spent more than a decade working in Africa, told me this story: A boy came to Alan to say he had found a rope. Alan told him to fetch the rope and when the boy returned, tied to the rope was a cow. The real issue was the boy had found … a cow. While none of us may have issues either with ropes or with cows, sometimes we have small problems that are tied to much bigger problems. This past week I met with a couple who thought they were having cashflow issues due to in-home health care costs. And here’s the thing: They are having cash-flow issues. But that’s not all they have. They also have accessibility issues and, perhaps most of all, estate planning issues. Money is their biggest felt need – it is the rope. The other issues are the cow. And cows can sneak up on us. In the case of my clients, the wife is 14 years into an multiple scherosis diagnosis and her husband, until this past year, was her full-time caregiver. However, he now is undergoing

chemotherapy and can no longer adequately care for her. They have legal documents, but they are critically outdated. Case in point: The couple’s power of attorney states their son will make medical and legal decisions for them if they become incapacitated. However, 10 years ago he died in a car accident on Interstate 66. Life is filled with the unexpected. And here’s why a reverse mortgage can uniquely fit long-range financial plans during retirement: Each month a small amount gets added to a reverse mortgage line of credit. This growth compounds over time, and is not based upon home appreciation, but rather upon prevailing interest rates. It’s counterintuitive, but if rates go up, the line of credit actually grows more quickly. On top of this, there is never a monthly mortgage payment due. I will be the first to say there is no one-size-fits-all financial product. Financial needs vary and every homeowner’s circumstances are a bit different. So are long-term financial goals. But this much is certain: none of us is likely to get by on just our Social Security. Few will survive on just an IRA, a 401(k), or pension. But when added together, all these can contribute to financial health in retirement, and a reverse mortgage can play a very important role. Reach Laurie MacNaughton at 703-477-1183 or Laurie@MiddleburgReverse.com

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Former Kettle Run baseball star Brenton Doyle was selected in the fourth round of the MLB draft Tuesday by the Colorado Rockies. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound outfielder from Shepherd University was the 129th overall pick and is not expected to return for his senior season.

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as Kettle Run loses in boys lacrosse quarters By Jeff Malmgren Times Staff Writer

The Dominion Titans’ large roster size has often given them an advantage over Fauquier County boys lacrosse teams such as Kettle Run. Last Friday, however, Dominion played its best with fewer men on the field than the Cougars. In man-down situations, the Titans scored a pair of goals without allowing any to beat Kettle Run 12-9 in the Class 4 state quarterfinals despite the Cougars arguably playing their best in history during an elimination game that deep into the playoffs. Elsewhere, Riverside downed Fauquier 17-3 in another quarterfinal. With the scored tied 8-8 and only 9 minutes, 9 seconds remaining during the fourth quarter in Nokesville, referees sent Alex Brendes, Dominion’s leading scorer, to the penalty box for one minute. But only 39 seconds later, after Dominion won a faceoff, the Titans’ Aidan Smith slipped behind Kettle Run’s defense for a man-down goal that gave them the lead for good and began a 4-0 run. “It was a momentum swing,” Kettle Run coach Blake Smith said. “We normally don’t let up those goals; just mental breakdowns on our part.” So Dominion (15-4) advanced to play Riverside in the state semifinals while the Cougars (143) fell short of winning a state game for the first time in history despite entering Friday with a 12game winning streak. In fact, during five of the past eight years, Kettle Run’s season has ended in the playoffs with a loss to a team from Loudoun County, a traditionally strong area for lacrosse. The Cougars now have a 14-17 all-time record against Loudoun teams compared to a 108-33 mark against all other opponents. Last season, Kettle Run advanced to state for the first time in history but lost 22-8 to the Titans in the quarterfinals after Dominion similarly dominated the Cougars in the semifinals of the 2016 Class 4A North Region tournament. Kettle Run’s recent resume also includes a 14-9 loss to the Titans during the semifinals of the 2012 AA Northern Section tournament, which ended a season-long undefeated run for the Cougars. See RUN, page 16

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Jack Kroll and the Cougars saw their wonderful season ended by visiting Dominion in a tight game. “We have nothing to be ashamed of,” said coach Blake Smith, whose Cougars won the Region B title and finished 14-3.

Kettle Run baseball falls in region final, 5-4, states next By Noah Fleischman Special to the Times

An inning to forget kept the Kettle Run Cougars from winning their first region championship in baseball history. Kettle Run led Riverside by one run in the bottom of the fourth last Friday, but a few mistakes proved costly in the Class 4 Region C title game as the Rams knocked off the Cougars 5-4 in Leesburg. Nevertheless, Kettle Run (15-9) remained alive as they faced Region D champion Liberty Christian Academy (25-1) down in Lynchburg. “We’ve got to play better than

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Kettle Run’s Tuesday Class 4 state quarterfinal vs. Liberty Christian Academy was a rematch of 2016, when LCA defeated Kettle Run 4-3 in the Cougars’ only other region final appearance. this,” coach Ty Thorpe said. “We’ve got a heck of a hill in front of us. It’s going to be tough, so we’ve got to play our best game of the season if we want to keep moving.” A region title would have helped Kettle Run avoid LCA and host Region D runnerup Salem, but it was not to be as Riverside got four fourth in-

ning runs to grab a decisive 5-2 lead. Cougars pitcher Zach Ewald threw a wild pitch that allowed one runner to score. A second runner scored from second on the play when a Kettle Run player retrieved the ball from the backstop only to overthrow it in a panic. Kettle Run scored one run in the fifth and one in the sixth to make it tight. “We made some boneheaded plays there and just started throwing the ball around the yard,” Thorpe said. “One bad inning was the difference in us having the championship trophy and this runner-up one. See BASEBALL, page 16

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Familiar refrain

Woodgrove ends Falcons’ softball year By Fred Hodge

Special to the Times

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Fauquier couldn’t rewrite the script against Woodgrove.

This year was to be different. Playing Woodgrove in the regional softball tournament has become a rite of spring for Fauquier. The two programs met multiple times in recent seasons, mostly at Woodgrove or at the state tournament, with the Wolverines always winning. This year the Falcons faced Woodgrove in Warrenton, fueling hopes of some long-awaited revenge. The Northwestern District tournament champions took a 1-0 lead before falling 4-1 to end their season at 20-4. “We were playing at home and could have put more pressure on [Woodgrove],” said coach Erika Lamper, whose Falcons left stranded eight runners. Fauquier scored first off three second-inning hits.

Meghan Harrington and Skye Corum notched back-to-back singles with one out. With two out, Lauren Davis rapped a hit up the middle to score Izzy Evans, the courtesy runner for Harrington. Corum went to third on the hit, and Davis also moved to second on the throw to the plate. An infield popup squelched any further threat, and Fauquier recorded only two more hits in the final five innings. Harrington permitted just two singles and walked two through four innings, but the visitors struck decisively with one out in the fifth. Grace Szalay, the No. 9 hitter, sent a bloop single into left center field followed by Maxine Barnes’ single to left. Szalay scored on a Brooke Barker hit, and Kathryn Merchant followed with a sacrifice fly to right field for a 2-1 advantage. An Alexis Peed double pushed the third run across. Fauquier drew a two-out walk in the fifth, and Corum clubbed two-out, sixth-inning single without advancing. Woodgrove added a run in the top of the seventh . Down 4-1, Fauquier threatened with two out in the bottom of the inning. Meredith Wayland and Zoe Ott both walked before a fly to right ended the game. The 20 wins ties a school mark for the second-most victories in a season. In 1997, coach Rob Moffett’s unit advanced to the state semifinal and finished 20-5. In 2005 coach Mark Ott’s team was 20-6. The 2019 team’s percentage of .833 is the second highest in school history.

Overtime unkind to Cougars, who fall in boys soccer regionals, 3-2 By Jeff Malmgren Times Staff Writer

In sudden death overtime, Loudoun Valley had the executioner. The Vikings traded scoring opportunities with Kettle Run’s boys soccer team during 10 minutes of the first overtime and 8 minutes of the second overtime Tuesday before Jefferson Martinez controlled a ball flicked by Ryan McLaughlin in the middle of the box on a throw-in from the right sideline with less than two minutes remaining in sudden death session. Then Martinez made a quick turnand-kick to score the winning goal inside the left post and end the Kettle Run Cougars’ impressive late-season run with a 3-2 Vikings victory in the Class 4 Region C semifinals in Nokesville. “It was intense the whole way,” Valley coach Sean Welge said. “We’d

just been telling the guys, ‘You’ve got to be aggressive. Just keep fighting and it’ll eventually fall.’” After scoring the winning goal, Martinez ran up Kettle Run’s side of the field, glaring toward the home crowd with his teammates swarmed around him. The victory gave Valley a 13-2-3 record, a state berth and a spot in the region championship game against Park View, while Kettle Run’s season ended at 10-9-1 and one win short of advancing to state for the fourth time. The Cougars made regionals for the ninth time in the program’s 11 years, and own two state titles. “It’s not easy” to accept, Cougars coach Philip Roper said. “But I know every guy that was out there left everything on the field. … Both teams played until they were ready to drop.”

PHOTO BY DOUG STROUD

Joshua Wine and the Cougars won the Northwestern District tournament and fell one win short of states. Some of the Cougars literally dropped to the ground as the Vikings celebrated Martinez’s goal. “We’ve experienced both sides of it,” Roper said. “Two games ago we were the ones celebrating like that after the Sherando game.”

The Cougars beat the Warriors 2-1 in sudden death overtime May 21 before beating Millbrook 4-2 in the final to earn their ninth region berth in 11 seasons. See SOCCER, page 16

Vogatsky’s arm, bat help Cougars’ baseball make states By Peter Brewington Times Staff Writer

Kettle Run took full advantage of their home field to clinch a Class 4 baseball state tournament berth on May 28. The Cougars eliminated Loudoun County 2-0 as ace Joe Vogatsky retired 16 of the last 17 batters and allowed no hits in the final five innings of the Region C semifinal. Vogatsky’s masterpiece sent the Cougars (15-9) to state for the second time in their 11 years (2016). In a superb Joe vs. Joe matchup, the Cougars managed just two hits against Raider standout Joe Alexander, but they had Vogatsky, who also had the winning hit on an RBI single in the fourth. “Both kids pitched well, throwing a lot of strikes. They had us on the ropes early,” said Kettle Run coach Ty Thorpe. “We tip our hat to Kettle Run. Their pitcher threw a heck of a game. There was a question-

able call, but we gotta score runs. We didn’t score runs,” said Loudoun County coach Matt Landers. A stocky junior righthander with a bulldog quality, Vogatsky fires his pitches out of a distinctive crouch, lowering his left shoulder and getting low as he delivers the ball. “My fastball was working. Later in the game I started relying on my offspeed. My slider was really working good. That was my go-to for strikeouts tonight,” said the junior who struck out eight and walked just one. He allowed four hits. Loudoun County (9-15) loaded the bases in the first with one out, but Vogatsky struck out the next two batters to end the threat. The Raiders got runners on first and second with two outs in the second, but a scalding lineout to third baseman Declan Downey ended that dangerous chance. After that Vogatsky was on cruise control. The game ended in a swift one hour, thirty-two minutes with the Vogatsky retiring the side in order in the third, fourth, sixth and seventh innings.

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Pitchers Joe Vogatsky, Zach Ewald (above) and Nate Mabe helped Kettle Run make states for the second time in their 11-year history.

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ATTABOY, PATRICK Falcon senior blitzes to gold medal and state record in 400 By Fred Hodge

Special to the Times

Patrick Atwell is going to need a bigger trophy case. The Fauquier senior capped an already successful school year Saturday by adding a second state record and championship to his larder. Atwell easily won the Class 4 400-meter dash gold medal by blowing away the field in 47.66 to crush the former record of 48.07 by Tajai Jackson of William Fleming in 2016. Back in February, the Virginia Tech signee set a state mark in the 500 meters in winning gold at the state indoor meet. “Patrick was the big highlight. That was outstanding to see that happen,” Fauquier coach Quentin Jones said. Atwell was ill for the May 13 Northwestern District meet, Jones said, and was still regaining form in the Region 4C meet May 23-24. “He has not been as sharp as he had been earlier,” Jones pointed out.

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Patrick Atwell roared to the gold medal in the 400 meters in a scintillating state-record time of 47.66 Saturday at the Class 4 state track and field meet at Lynchburg. “For him to bounce back at the time he needed was special. He put the hammer down. “I’m very proud of him,” Jones said, as breaking the state record by .41 seconds is a top-level achievement. Fauquier athletes also captured a silver, two bronzes, a fourth and a seventh in the two-day meet at Liberty University. The boys 3,200-meter relay unit of John Paccassi, Nick Matthews, Josh Mylan and Brian Bolles finished second Friday in 7:58.24 behind the Loudoun Valley juggernaut. Kayla Pavlock won a bronze medal each day. On Friday, she was third in the shot put at 39 feet, one inch.

She added the discus bronze Saturday at 118-8. The Falcon boys 1,600-meter relay originally was listed as the runner-up Saturday before a reevaluation placed them fourth in 3:20.48. Atwell, Matthews, Paccassi and Moylan formed the quartet. Fauquier’s other pace winner was Cammi Winston, the seventh finisher in the 100 high hurdles. Her time was 16.69. Liberty and Kettle Run also registered all-state performances. Sam Rodman, a Liberty sophomore, placed fourth in the 800 in 1:55.65. Kettle Run collected a pair of fifths

in the girls meet. Mary-Kate Behan threw the discus 117-9, while Adalia Coleman was fifth in the 200 in 25.65. Despite the successes, Fauquier athletes also were involved in two disqualifications. Atwell was disqualified in the long jump on a ruling that he had not checked out of the event as required when he left to run his 400-meter race. Jones said one of his coaches saw Atwell notify an official. When he returned from the 400, he was told he had not checked out and not allowed to jump. Falcon Isaiah Brothers ran to fourth in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles. However, an inspector ruled he had “hooked” a hurdle on the curve. “Hooking” means the trail leg goes outside the plane of the cross piece and leads to disqualification. “He had such a beautiful run,” a disappointed Jones said. Loudoun Valley’s boys distance corps powered an easy team title, 87-54, over Blacksburg. Churchland (51), Handley (49) and Courtland (51) rounded out the top five schools. Fauquier finished in a four-way tie for seventh with 23 points along with Midlothian, Sherando and Amherst. Liberty tied Heritage (Leesburg) and Huguenot for 30th with five points. Blacksburg won the girls crown in a crowded field with 53 points to 54 for Loudoun Valley, 47 by Midlothian and 44 for Churchland. Handley (38) was the fifth team. Fauquier scored 14 points for 18th, while Kettle Run was 25th with eight.

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166th Upperville Show is underway

By Betsy Burke Parker Special to the Times

The oldest horse show in the nation, the 166th Upperville Colt and Horse Show began Monday, with classes running all day, every day, through Sunday, June 9. More than 1,500 horse and rider combinations compete in five rings that run concurrently on both sides of U.S. Route 50 at Salem and Grafton farms just east of Upperville. The headline event is the $208,000 FEI 4* Upperville Jumper Classic at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Thursday kicks off the highstakes international jumper schedule with a $30,000 grand prix. Friday evening features the $71,000 CSI 4* Welcome Stakes, with Saturday’s highlights including sidesaddle, leadline and family classes with the two-round, $25,000 International

HORSE BRIEFS PONY CLUB

Local team captures rare triple

The Old Dominion Hounds Pony Club show jumping team won the Virginia Region Pony Club rally at Rose Mount in Spotsylvania June 1-2. Sam Homeyer and Colby Poe led the local squad with four clear rounds, each, supported by team members Ainsley Colgan, team captain, and Sophie Barnes. Ellie Solms was stable manager. With the win, the team qualifies for the U.S. Pony Club national rally at Tryon International Equestrian Center in North Carolina next month. The ODHPC team also won last

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The Upperville Colt and Horse Show was founded in 1853 by a local landowner to improve horse husbandry practices. Now in its 166th year, the show runs all week building to a high stakes Sunday event. Hunter Derby starting at 4 p.m. In the jumper ring Saturday night is a $35,000 speed stakes. Sunday morning is the Horses and Horsepower display of classic cars and a vendor village, along with food, a petting zoo and Jack Rus-

sell Terrier races. Sunday morning classes include junior hunters, pony breeding divisions and two $10,000 amateur jumper classics before the featured grand prix. Gates open at 8 a.m. each day. Admission, $10 per person, benefits

churches of Upperville outreach and the Upperville Volunteer Fire Department. Hunter classes are held in the Grafton Farm arena and jumper classes on the north side of Route 50 at Salem Farm.

month’s eventing rally, and club members helped win the nation’s Junior Hunt Challenge over the winter. Four ODHPC members were on a scramble team that won the show jumping rally horse management prize – captain Casey Poe, Connor Poe, C.J. Foreman and stable manager Sterling Colgan were joined by Deep Run Pony Club member Lauren Scherrer.

mentoring young and aspiring race riders. Ignacio Gonzalez won the Phillip Hughes award, with Tess Croce and Charlie Marquez taking divisions of the Good Hands and Heels horsemanship award. More than $40,000 in bonus money was distributed to Virginia-based owners and trainers, with funding provided by the Virginia Equine Alliance. Virginia jump racing picks back up in August, with hurdle races slated each weekend during the five-week meet at Colonial Downs. The fall season runs September through November. Visit centralentryoffice.com.

show jumping and part cross-country on on June 12, July 20 and Aug. 21. Visit elysianhills.com for entry information.

STEEPLECHASE

Spring winners honored

The annual Virginia Point-to-Point Association awards were handed out at a reception held in Upperville Sunday. Mike Smith’s Le Chevalier was voted timber horse of the year, with professional jockey Kieran Norris earning the overall jockey title and a special appreciation award for his help in

JUMPING DERBY

Elysian Hills event is June 12

Elysian Hills near Orlean has a jumping derby series featuring part

DRESSAGE

First show is June 15

Spencer Sport Horses near Hume has a dressage schooling show series with show dates June 15, July 13, Sept. 7 and Oct. 26. Entry details are at spencersporthorsesva.com.

THOROUGHBRED SHOW

Warrenton event is June 23

The annual Virginia-bred, Virginia-sired and Virginia-certified yearling show is June 23 at the historic Warrenton Horse Show grounds. Prizes worth $22,500 are on the line for colts, fillies and grand champion. Admission is free. Visit vabred.org.

Cougars proud after tough loss Kettle Run baseball braces From RUN, page 13 Given all that history, losing to Dominion by only three goals Friday gave the Cougars some solace. “We have nothing to be ashamed of,” Smith said. “We showed tremendous effort. We wanted this game and it was right there in our grasp. We gave Dominion a good lacrosse game.” The Cougars’ passion showed most of the game, as did that of a substantial crowd, especially when they took an early 4-3 lead and later tied the score 8-8 in the fourth period on a goal by Jimmy Dooly set up by a full-field pass from long-stick midfielder Connor Gladstone. “Being able to compete [closely] in a game like this, this is huge for us,” Smith said. “And all the people that [were] at the game. This is a big program swing for us. We’re on the up” trend. Had the Cougars played better in man-up situations, perhaps they could

have even beaten the Titans on Friday. With Kettle Run trailing only 5-4 late in the first quarter, referees sent a pair of Dominion players to the penalty box, one for a minute and the other for 30 seconds. Smith called a timeout and drew up an offensive play, but the Cougars quickly turned the ball over instead, setting up a Titans goal less than a minute later. “That kind of kills the other team,” Lenotti said. “That’s a hard one to take.” Smith agreed. “It’s very frustrating,” he said. “We had a play ready for that. It looks like a home run if we make that pass and you score, but that’s the way the ball falls sometimes.” So the Cougars failed to scored 10 goals for only the fourth time all season. Dooly led them with five goals while Ashton Short had two goals and one assist. Robert Barr added two assists while Tyler McAnany had one goal and one assist.

for tough state matchup From BASEBALL, page 13 “You can’t allow a team like that, that opportunity because they’re going to take advantage of it every single time,” he said. Thorpe was happy with this team’s comeback attempts. “You’ve got to keep competing and fight back, and they did that,” Thorpe said. “They could have tucked their tails and just: ‘Oh well, we’re going to lose.’” In the sixth, Cougars first baseman Jack Riley scored from third on a wild pitch, setting up an opportunity to tie the game with two outs and runners on the corners, but center fielder Matt Twomey struck out looking to end the opportunity. “They chipped away, made it interesting at the end and that’s all you can ask for,” Thorpe said. “You’ve got to give yourself a chance to be

there at the end and we did that. Just got to capitalize; play a little bit better. But we’ll be alright.” Catcher Jake Heeman led the Cougars by going 1-for-4 with two RBIs.

Cougars ousted in OT From SOCCER, page 14 After a slow start, they entered the region tournament on an 8-4-1 run. “They started to build confidence and came into this game feeling good,” said Roper. Down 2-1, Kettle Run forced overtime on a Richard Meseg goal with 2:14 remaining in the second half. The fiery senior midfielder celebrated his goal with a primal roar as he sprinted toward the sideline before stumbling to the ground. “He brings all the intensity for us,” Roper said with a chuckle.

75th Anniversary of D-Day 1944 2019 Fauquier Times | June 5, 2019

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D-Day invasion was closely followed in Fauquier

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Japanese-American soldiers assigned to the “listening post” at Vint Hill Farms Station were photographed while visiting Warrenton. They were instrumental in translating coded messages intercepted between the Japanese command.

Vint Hill’s role in D-Day

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Staff Sgt. Harold Davis suffered a head wound on D-Day, but soon returned to duty. He would see later action at Crucifix Hill and the Battle of the Bulge. Left

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Tech Sgt. 1st Class Abner Adams led his trucking company to the beach on the first day of the invasion and was killed in action. By John Toler

Associate Editor

“About 400 Fauquier Men Taking Part in Invasion of Occupied Europe,” read the lead headline in the June 8, 1944, edition of The Fauquier Democrat. “County’s Prayers Go With Her Sons Fighting Nazis in France.” The story unfolded. “News of the invasion of the coast of France – beginning of the liberation of the conquered lands and defeat of Nazi Germany – reached this country not long after midnight Tuesday, when only a few people were awake and listening to their radios. That the invasion at Normandy had begun became generally known in the county early Wednesday morning June 7. Churches throughout the county were open during the day, and men and women, some of them parents, wives and sisters of men fighting in France, came to pray for the safety of their loved ones. News of the fighting was skimpy on the first day. Newspapers carrying invasion stories arrived late Wednesday afternoon, but details were lacking. Radio stations broadcast frequent news bulletins and commentaries, and at least a half dozen radios were going

in Warrenton business establishments; small groups gathered around them to listen for further information. Outside the County Office Building flags were flown – the same flags that in the past honored the county’s draftees leaving for war. The Fauquier County Honor Roll, a billboard erected next to the Courthouse, listed the names of more than 1,700 men and women in the armed services, or about 7 percent of the county’s total pre-war population. It was estimated that of that number, about 1,300 were serving stateside or fighting on other battle fronts. The estimate that 400 Fauquier men and women were with the battle forces in France and Italy or supporting the invasion from bases in England or Africa, was based on overseas circulation of The Fauquier Democrat. Other war news that week reported that Pvt. Harold Milton, of Warrenton, had been killed in action in Italy on May 12, and that Capt. James W. Dorst, grandson of Mrs. Joseph H. Dorst of Warrenton, was missing in action after his bomber failed to return after a reconnaissance flight over Burma. On a happier note, it was proudly reported that three of the five sons of

Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Lee of Midland were on active duty serving overseas – Charles in Italy, Lewis on board a Navy LCI (landing ship-infantry), and Gordon fighting in New Britain. Son Edwin was currently stationed stateside, while young Thomas had enlisted in the Army and was awaiting the call to active duty. Similar stories were often shared during the war.

As the first U.S. Army Field Station, personnel at Vint Hill Farms Station were tasked with intercepting and decoding electronic messages sent by enemy forces. In 1943, while plans were being made for Operation Overlord – the Allied invasion of Europe – Vint Hill Morse Code operator Leonard Mudloff was on a lunch break when he intercepted a message sent by Baron Hiroshi Oshima, the Japanese ambassador in Berlin, to Tokyo, after he returned from an inspection of German fortifications along the French coast. Also, in Oshima’s message was a description of a briefing he had been given by the German high command regarding the defense strategy of the coast, including troop strength and in reserve forces positioned inland. Mudloff copied the transmission and passed it on to the codebreakers, who translated it and sent it up to military intelligence. The information was critical in the planning and execution of the operation. After the D-Day invasion, Army Gen. Omar Bradley made a special trip to Vint Hill Farms Station to honor those who had intercepted and decoded the message.

News from the battlefront

It took nearly a month before families began receiving letters from the troops fighting in France. Casualty reports from the War Department took even longer. Artillery fire “like the constant roll of thunder’ was described by Pfc. H.L. Kirby from the American lines in France in a letter received in July by his mother, Mrs. Henry L. Kirby of Marshall. “I left England and am now in France, and there is plenty going on. I crossed the English Channel on an LST that carried trucks and tanks and all that kind of stuff,” wrote Pfc. Kirby.“I am driving a jeep now, and we are sleeping in pup tents and taking baths in our helmets.” See D-DAY, page 18

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Army Gen. Omar Bradley (second from left) came to Vint Hill Farms Station after D-Day to honor those involved in breaking the critical code message.

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D-Day invasion was closely followed in Fauquier From D-DAY, page 17 Another Fauquier soldier, Gordon Barnewell, said that the beach landing on Normandy was “the worst hell.” In a letter to his mother, Mrs. William G. Barnewell of Washington, he wrote, “I can understand why there are a lot of things in combat you don’t like to speak of. I know now, why. By the grace of God, we are alive.” Lt. Robert M. Stribling of Markham was in the first unit ashore on D-Day. “I have quite a comfortable foxhole now,” Lt. Stribling wrote in his letter to his mother, Mrs. W. C. Stribling. “I have lost every piece of clothing and equipment I own. Our battalion had the honor of being the first troops ashore on French soil.”

Casualties

News of casualties from Fauquier suffered during the invasion began to come in after the War Department had notified their families. Reported killed in action on D-Day were Pvt. Lester Laing, 26, of Warrenton, and Delaplane native Tech Sgt. 1st Class Abner L. Adams. Laing, an infantryman, was a former member of the Warrenton Rifles, and the first member of the local company to be lost in action. Adams served in a trucking company of the Quartermaster Corps and was in charge of 80 trucks during the invasion. “I am doing my utmost to shorten

Iconic photo of U.S. troops heading toward the beach in a landing craft is closely associated with Operation Overlord, the D-Day invasion at Normandy on the coast of France, June 6, 1944. COURTESY PHOTO

this war,” Adams wrote in a letter to his mother dated May 21, 1944. “You and father take care of yourselves, and don’t worry about me.” The first man from Fauquier to be wounded in the invasion was Tech Sgt. Harold J. Davis of Remington, for whom American Legion Post 247 in Remington is named. The day of the invasion he received a head wound, but soon returned to duty. He would later see combat in October at Crucifix Hill in Germany, and at the Battle of the Bulge in December and January. He returned from the war with four Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star. Others wounded during the invasion were Pvt. Abram D. May of Bealeton; Pvt. Calvin W. Morris of Warrenton; Pfc. Basil W. Edwards of Casanova; Sgt. John Richard Gordon of Markham; Pvts. Edward L. Glascock

and Woodrow Payne of Marshall, and Pfc. William M. Thompson of Paris. Others who escaped injury during the invasion but were wounded in France later in June included Lt. R. B. Lawson of Upperville, a member of an anti-tank division who was hit by shrapnel in both arms, and infantryman Pvt. James B. Smith, who suffered facial wounds. They returned to duty, but Pvt. Smith was killed in action in September. Pfc. Marvin M. Creel of The Plains, a member of the 29th Division, 116th Infantry, was among the first to hit the beach. Interviewed in 1994, Creel recalled the treacherous landing at the shoreline and crawling through the barbed wire fortifications, which were wired with explosives. “There were a lot of guys getting killed there, and a lot of guys wounded,” he said. Engaged in the fighting inland, Creel escaped inju-

ry for two weeks, until losing a finger in a bombing raid – by friendly forces. Others who escaped injuries would be affected by what they endured on D-Day, and the fighting that followed. Also interviewed in 1994, John “Penny” Cornwell, of Remington recounted the 24 hours he spent in a landing craft going around in circles in the English Channel before landing on Utah beach. “They gave us all those seasick pills,” he recalled. “I ate a whole bottle.” Years later, Cornwell stated after that ordeal, he would never again set foot in a boat – any boat.

Warriors to the end

The liberation of Europe after the D-Day invasion was costly, both for the U.S. and Fauquier County. In less than a year – from June 6, 1944, until the surrender of Nazi Germany on VE Day (May 8, 1945), more than 40 soldiers and airmen from Fauquier died in the European Theater of Operations alone – the greatest number of men lost in the shortest span of time. The final number of those from Fauquier known to have died in World II exceeds 100; their names are inscribed on the monument in front of the Juvenile and Domestic Court Building on Main Street, and the Wall of Honor at the Fauquier Veterans Memorial on Hospital Hill in Warrenton. They will not be forgotten. Contact John Toler at jtoler@fauquier.com

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Solar field dedicated at the Hill School of Middleburg

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The solar panels were purchased and installed from Charlottesville-based Sigora Solar. By Leonard Shapiro Contributing Writer

The Hill School of Middleburg formally dedicated its recently installed solar field on May 22. The entire student body, faculty and guests attended a ceremony that also included representatives of the families donating the funds to install a system that has been functional for the entire 2018-19 school year. “There are a lot of reasons this solar field is a great addition to the school,” Head of School Treavor Lord said in his opening remarks, made from high on a hill overlooking the campus. “It helps the school financially, environmentally and educationally … most importantly, educationally.” The solar field’s design incorporates the system into the landscape by situating the solar panels on a south-facing sloping meadow and the roof of the school gymnasium.

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Head of School Treavor Lord

It will potentially offset one-third of electricity use on campus, resulting in utility bill savings, while also aligning Hill’s desire for clean energy with financial savings. The solar field was installed last summer by Charlottesville-based Sigora Solar and has already been utilized to enhance Hill’s placebased educational philosophy. Seventh- and eighth-grade science and math programs have used the field as a catalyst to create a 3-D model of the system to analyze its generation of power and benefits, evaluate solar business models and expand understanding of renewable energy. Several students from those classes spoke about the project at the dedication, including eighth-grader Anya Turner-Veselka, who said, “I studied in-depth the solar impact on the environment. It’s extremely efficient. One percent of solar energy could power the entire world. It’s been fascinating to be on a campus with these solar panels. It shows the students an environmental alternative as well as helping in mathematical and scientific studies.” Said seventh-grader Chester Fannon, “One thing I really enjoyed was working with my friends and seeing how the school is reducing the carbon imprint.” So far, the solar field has produced the equivalent of planting 3,250 trees or saving more than 120,000 pounds of CO2 emissions. Four families, including one anonymously, contributed to fund the solar field, and representatives of three of those families spoke at the dedication. All are Hill graduates. “I’m proud that Hill is a responsible institution that is aware of its footprint,” donor Jacqueline Mars told the students. “I hope that your generation will do a better job of

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Students had a sunny day to celebrate saving energy at The Hill School. taking care of our precious planet. I’m confident you will … I hope this solar field will provide inspiration, not only for you students, but for generations to come. I have a lot of faith in you, all that this will make a difference in your lives.” Redmond Manierre, whose late grandparents, Theodore and Mary Roessel, allocated funds in a bequest to Hill, said, “They believed in the fundamental educational mission of the school. Not only will these panels reduce costs, they’ll be the standard for building its future.” Said donor Michael Morency, “We know the burning of fossil fuels has led to global climate change, the most dire threat we face in the future and I’m proud of the school for addressing this problem. It started with the gym, and if it works, we’ll add to it. We felt it was the right thing to do for the future of our children, our grandchildren and the community.” The solar field took about two

weeks to install and resulted in minimal excavation and impact to the school’s grounds. “It’s a great project, especially because the students have become involved, as well,” said Sigora representative Sean Barkley, who attended the dedication. “They’ve done projects, cost analysis. It’s really been a great thing for them to see up close.” In his remarks, Lord said the genesis of the project came out of a discussion nearly five years ago at a school dinner held at nearby Boxwood Vineyards between Head of School Emeritus Tom Northrup and Brandon Bloom, a Hill parent involved in the solar energy business. “They were having a conversation and Tom said, ‘Wouldn’t it be a great idea to have a solar field here?’” Lord said. “That led to a series of meetings and people doing a lot of research. And what you see here today is the result.” Reach Len Shapiro at badgerlen@aol.com

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‘Stories Worth Telling’:

A foster care awareness reading and panel discussion Staff Reports Who hears the voices of our region’s most vulnerable children? How can community members best offer nurturing support? On Friday, June 21, at 6 p.m., at The Open Book in Old Town Warrenton, visitors will hear stories from an adult veteran of the foster care system; a former foster teen; his guardian and former foster parent, and an adoption advocate who travels the state seeking families for Virginia’s waiting youth. The audience will also gain perspective from a judge who works to strengthen youth and families in the courtroom, while raising awareness of the need for community-based foster homes for rural youth in danger of being placed far from their familiar surroundings and support systems. The 75-minute program will feature: A reading will be presented by authors Deborah Gold (“Counting Down: A Memoir of Foster Parenting and Beyond”) and Theresa Fitzgerald Gibson (“Thorns of a Rose,” a memoir of her journey to adulthood through the foster care system). A panel discussion and question and answer session will feature Judge Melissa N. Cupp, presiding

judge, Fauquier Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, 20th Judicial District of Virginia; Cassandra Calender-Rey, executive director, Virginia One Church, One Child; authors Gold and Gibson, and Michael M., a former foster teen Even as government funds and focus shift toward prevention services aimed at strengthening biological families before crises can hit, the need for foster and adoptive homes does not abate. “We are anchored by family,” Cassandra Calender-Rey explains. “We thrive in relationship to one another.” A foster or adoptive family “gives a child stability. It gives them hope for the future, it gives them lifelong connections -- and that’s what all people need.” Speaking earlier this year in the Rappahannock News, Cupp described how hard it is for children placed in foster care to have to move out of their home communities because no openings exist: “About half of our kids are teenagers, so it is extremely hard for them because their peer groups are so important to them.” Urging families to consider getting trained and licensed for emergency, respite, or long-term foster care, she wants community members to know

“these kids are amazing kids. Despite all of the trauma, and all of the difficulties of their circumstances, they are fun and funny and ch a r m i ng and adorable and normal in a lot of ways.”

The books

G i b s o n ’ s “Thorns of a Rose” is a memoir of her journey to adulthood as a foster child in the District of Columbia and rural Virginia. Entering into the foster care system at the tender age of 4 until she aged out at 18, Theresa suffered many adversities that led her to be the strong women she is today. By telling her story, Gibson strives to bring awareness to the issues associated with growing up in the foster care system, specifically “aging out.” The first in her family to receive bachelor’s and master’s degrees, her goal is to encourage foster parents to offer ongoing positive guidance to children as they develop, well into adulthood. Praised by novelist Ron Rash as “a

deeply moving memoir about both the rewards and the daunting challenges of being a foster family,” Gold’s “Counting Down” tells the story of a roller-coaster 15 years of involvement with a traumatized yet resilient birth family in a rural mountain community. Falling in love with Michael (a toddler when he came to them), she and her husband had to reckon with the knowledge that he could leave their lives at any time. In one of the few books to deliver a foster parent’s perspective, Gold shakes up common assumptions and offers a powerfully frank and hopeful look at an experience often portrayed as bleak. Virginia One Church, One Child’s participation is supported in part by the Virginia Department of Social Services FAM-17-042-04 Foster and Adoptive Family Recruitment Grant.

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“Stories Worth Telling:” A foster care awareness reading and panel discussion Friday, June 21 6 to 7:30 p.m. The Open Book 104 Main St., Warrenton Phone: 540-878-5358 Email: oldtownopenbook@gmail.com

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Cold War Museum founder to speak about his book Staff Reports

Twelve-year-old Francis Gary Powers Jr. lost his dad, a reporter for KNBC-TV, in a helicopter crash in 1977. His dad was Francis Gary Powers, the Air Force pilot whose U-2 plane was shot down over Russia on May 1, 1960. He spent 18 months in a Russian prison before being released in ex-

change for Russian spy Rudolf Abel on a bridge between East and West Germany. Many articles, books, and two films have focused on the “famous” U-2 incident. Now Francis Gary Powers Jr. has published an account of his father’s life, “Spy Pilot: Francis Gary Powers, the U-2 Incident and a Controver-

sial Cold War Legacy.” Gary will speak and sign copies of his book at 2 p.m.  on June 9 at the Cold War Museum at Vint Hill. The CIA and the U.S. government exonerated the elder Powers of any wrongdoing while being held in a Soviet prison. Despite that, Powers found that a cloud hung over his reputation for the rest of his life, his son said, and he was not awarded the medals usually given in such circumstances. This was the era of the Cold War, and people questioned whether he was – or was not – a traitor to his country. Had he talked? Had he divulged top secret information? Gary Powers knew his dad, knew his character, and spent much of his adolescence defending his father and wanting to learn more

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about what really happened. The younger Powers spent years researching files previously unavailable, including Powers’ debriefing by the CIA. He traveled to the Soviet Union and then Russia; listened to old audio tapes, talked with people who knew his dad, and who were part of the U-2 program. “The result is a fascinating book set in this unique period in American history -- a definitive account proving that Francis Gary Powers acted honorably in his service to his country,” according to a Cold War Museum news release. In 1996, Gary Powers Jr. founded The Cold War Museum, a 501(c) (3) charity located at Vint Hill. “The museum honors Cold War veterans and preserves and educates future generations about this era in America’s history,” according to a news release. As chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee for the Cold War Theme Study, Powers works with the National Park Service and leading Cold War experts to identify historic Cold War sites in order to commemorate, interpret, and ensure their preservation. In 2014, Powers worked as a consultant on Steven Spielberg’s Cold War thriller, “Bridge of Spies,” which focused on attorney James Donovan who brokered the 1962 spy exchange between CIA U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers and KGB spy Rudolph Abel.

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June 7 First Friday: 6 to 9 p.m., Main Street, Old Town Warrenton. Enjoy live music, food, a beer and wine garden, vendors and activities for the whole family. This month’s theme is “Fitness Fun.” For more information, visit www. oldtownwarrenton.org/1st-friday. “Shrek, The Musical”: 7:30 p.m., 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton. Fauquier Youth Theatre presents “Shrek, The Musical” directed by Matt Moore, music directed by Katy Benko-Miner and produced by Mary Beth Balint. Musical runs through June 16 with Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Shows are at the Vint Hill Theatre on the Green. For more information and to reserve tickets, visit www. FCtstage.org or call 540-349-8760. Hank, Patti and the Current Live at Gloria’s: 8 p.m., 92 Main St., Warrenton.

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The Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance welcomes this progressive bluegrass band from Raleigh, North Carolina. Think Nickel Creek and The Punch Brothers. Tickets $20. Children under 12 free with adult. Seating limited. Advance tickets recommended. Visit www. centerofwarrenton.org. Contact: 540347-7484.

June 8

Sumerduck Run– Bluegrass Gospel Show: 7 p.m., 300 E. Main St., Remington. Doors open at 6 p.m. Starts at 7 p.m. This show could sell out quickly. General admission is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Kids under 5 are free. Visit www. flatbedsandtailfins.com for ticket information. Also available at the store in Remington or by phone at 540-422-2507. A Rockin’ Evening with Mark Wood and Friends Live at Gloria’s: 7p.m., 92 Main St., Warrenton. The Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance welcomes back Mark Wood joined by members of the Fauquier County Youth Orchestra and Jazz band playing your favorite classic rock music. Tickets $10. Children under 12 free with adult. Seating limited. Advance tickets recommended. Visit www.centerofwarrenton.org. Contact: 540-347-7484 or Mrs. Traietta at 540-

717-9349. Andre Fox Live on the Summer Stage: 5 to 8 p.m., Old Bust Head Brewery, 7134 Farm Station Road, Vint Hill.Menu by Happy Family Food Truck. Contact: 540-347-4777. Jeff Alan Band Live at Wort Hog Brewing Company: 5 to 8 p.m., 41 Beckham St., Warrenton. Get ready to rock! Contact: 540-300-2739. Crossthreaded: 7 p.m., Live music at Orlean Market, 6855 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall. Local Hume band plays bluegrass, country and oldies. RSVP for dinner. Contact: 540-3642774. Live entertainment at Inn at Kelly’s Ford: 7 to 10 p.m., 16589 Edwards Shop Road, Remington. Contact: 540399-1779.

June 9

Live Irish Music: 5 to 8 p.m., 380 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. Come enjoy live Irish music and a relaxed dining atmosphere every Sunday. Wonderful free event perfect for family and friends. Roast beef special. Visit www.mcmahonsirishpub.com Contact: 540-347-7203.

June 15

Logan Ledger Live at Gloria’s: 8 p.m., 92 Main St., Warrenton. The Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance welcomes this Bay-

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area singer/songwriter. Tickets $15. Children under 12 free with adult. Seating limited. Advance tickets recommended. Visit www. centerofwarrenton.org. Contact: 540347-7484. Chris Cassaday Live on the Summer Stage: 1 to 4 p.m., Old Bust Head Brewery, 7134 Farm Station Road, Vint Hill. Menu by The Frenchman - Low Country Boil. Contact: 540-347-4777. Logan Kraft Live on the Summer Stage: 5 to 8 p.m., Old Bust Head Brewery, 7134 Farm Station Road, Vint Hill. Menu by The Frenchman - Low Country Boil. Contact: 540-347-4777. Alex Burke Live at Wort Hog Brewing Company: 5 to 8 p.m., 41 Beckham St., Warrenton. Get ready to rock! Contact: 540-300-2739. Crossthreaded: 7 p.m., Live music at Orlean Market, 6855 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall. Local Hume band plays bluegrass, country and oldies. RSVP for dinner. Contact: 540-364-2774.

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June 8 All-you-can-eat breakfast: 8 to 11 a.m., 5073 Jeffersonton Road, Jeffersonton. The Jeffersonton Community Center holds its monthly all-you-can-eat-breakfast from every second Saturday. Tickets are $9 for adults; $6 for children 6 to 12; free for children under 6. For more info, call 540-937-9979. Seasonal Forest Stroll at James Madison’s Montpelier: 10 a.m. to noon, 11350 Constitution Highway, Montpelier Station. Join master naturalists and Montpelier’s curator of Horticulture for the second Seasonal Forest Stroll through the historic Landmark Forest as you learn about the history that shapes present-day forest ecology. This family-friendly two-hour walk is best suited for those comfortable with light hiking. $10/ person. Meet at the Visitor Center. For more information or to register: http:// www.montpelier.org/events. In case of inclement weather, call 540-672-2728, ext. 141, or ext. 252. A Night in Paris: 7 to 9 p.m., 4133-A Rectortown Road, Marshall. Attend “A Night in Paris,” the Senior’s Senior Prom for 50 and older and “chaperones” of

all ages. Singles and couples: dance to your heart’s content while a DJ spins the rocking oldies we all love. Meet new friends. There will be games, refreshments and a crowning of a prom queen and king. Promises to be a blast. Sponsored by Fauquier County Parks and Rec. Free. Contact: 540-422-8580.

June 9

Youth Fishing Event: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., 5669 Sumerduck Road, Remington. Friends of C.F. Phelps Wildlife Management Area holds ninth annual youth fishing event for all ages. Lunch provided. Children under 16 must be supervise by an adult. Limit 25 participants. Learn the basics of fishing. Some loaner rods and reels available. Free bait. For more information and to register, contact John McMann at 703-508-6232 or email mcmann926@ gmail.com Maddi Mae: 2 to 5 p.m., 13726 Hume Road, Hume. Desert Rose Ranch & Winery in Hume presents Indie-folkish songwriter Maddi Mae who hides in the quiet corners of Virginia. Combining classic country, folk, and indie rock influences, her sound is one-part dark, dissonant, and heavy, and one-part romantic, airy, and delicate. Contact: 540-635-3200.

June 10

Dunkin’ with Chaplain Liz: 9 to 10 a.m., 316 West Lee Highway, Warrenton. Come for a free cup of great coffee and a donut, as you fellowship

with Chaplain Liz Danielsen at Dunkin’ Donuts. Sponsored by Spiritual Care Support Ministries. Please visit www. scsm.tv or call 540-349-5814.

June 12

Ignite Fauquier: 9 to 10 a.m., 33 N. Calhoun St., Warrenton. An alliance of entrepreneurs is helping small business owners “fire up business” at the Warrenton Visitor Center. Meet new people and learn the challenges of businesses and organizations. Following the program, there will also be discussion among attendees. Meets the second Wednesday of every month. The doors open at 8:30 a.m. Warrenton Newcomers Club: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., 121 John E. Mann St., Warrenton. Coffee and open house to residents new to the area, recently retired, or newly single within the past five years. Mercy Hall near St. Evangelist Church. Contact Chery Bianchi at Cherylbianchi1@comcastnet Gallery Talk: 2 p.m., 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg. National Sporting and Library Museum presents free gallery talks every Wednesday about the museum’s permanent exhibits or traveling exhibits. No two tours are alike. Reservations not required. Visit www.nationalsporting.org or phone 540-687-6542.

June 15

“The Talented Clementine”: 2 p.m., 291 Gay St., Washington. New Kid Pan Alley Musical The

Talented Clementine based on series of children’s books plays at Little Washington Theatre with music by Paul Reisler. Visit www.kidpanalley. org. Contact: 540-322-2022. Pet Loss Support Group: 10:30 a.m. to noon, 76 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton. Are you in need of support because you have lost a pet? Pets are our companions, giving us unconditional love. Our relationships with them are special and, for many, pets are members of our family. When a pet dies, or is lost or stolen, our grief is real and can be as overwhelming as when we lose a human. Please join us for a special two-week pet loss support group with Spiritual Care Support Ministries. RSVP by calling 540-3495814. Visit www.scsm.tv. Food Giveaway: 9 a.m., 341 Church St., Warrenton. The Fauquier County Food Distribution Coalition will hold a food giveaway for those who are in need until the food is gone at the Warrenton United Methodist Church. Contact Pat Noble at panoble@ comcast.net.

June 16

East Meets West: 3 p.m., 597 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, Piedmont Symphony Orchestra presents The New World featuring H. Lee Brewster on the violin with selections from Copeland, Barber and Dvorak. Held at Highland Center for the Arts. For more information and tickets, visit www.piedmontsymphony.org

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Saturday, June 8

Third annual Fathers Appreciation Car Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oak Shade Baptist Church, 3287 Old Catlett Road, Catlett. Free entry, free barbecue/picnic, free raffles for dads and free goody bags for each registrant. Prizes for first, second and third place. Enter online at www. oakshadebaptist.org/events or in person on the morning of the car show. Yard sale: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wesley Chapel Methodist Church, 10023 Wesley Chapel Road, Marshall. A free-will offering will support church ministries and local charities. Contact: 540-364-9660. Fishy fry: Amissville United Methodist Men will host a fish fry from 5 to 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the church, 14760 Lee Highway, Amissville. Donations are accepted, and all proceeds are used in service to others. For questions, call Reg at 540-987- 9001. 16th annual Fellowship and Friendship Program: 3 p.m. In memory of Mary Ann Smoot. Waterloo Baptist Church, 9535 Old Waterloo Road, Warrenton. For more information, call the church at 540347-4267.

Sunday, June 9

Deacon and Deaconess Day: 3 p.m., Little Zion Baptist Church, Bethel/ Warrenton, at 6313 Old Zion Road, Warrenton. The Rev. Timothy Ahl and The First Baptist Church of The Plains will be the guests for the afternoon service. Lunch will be served, and everyone is welcome. Church anniversary: Mount Pisgah Baptist Church will celebrate its 142nd church anniversary and homecoming on Sunday, June 9. The special guest will be Pastor Rodney L. Smith Sr. and the Mount Nebo Baptist Church of Marshall. Lunch will be served after morning worship. Pre-Homecoming services have been scheduled as follows: Monday, June 3, Pastor Lonnie Lloyd, Waterloo Baptist Church, Warrenton; Tuesday, June 4, Pastor Jeffrey Hackley, Bethel Baptist Church, Mitchells; Wednesday, June 5, Pastor Roy Trammell, First Baptist Church, Sycoline; Thursday, June 6, Pastor Verdice Stribling, Beulah Baptist Church, Broad Run; Friday, June 7, Pastor Ronald Johnson, Hopewell Baptist Church, Rapidan. Mount Pisgah is at 1175 Delaplane Grade Road, Upperville. The Rev. Philip C. Lewis is pastor. Homecoming celebration: The Warrenton Church of Christ will be celebrating 50 years in its building at 6398 Lee Highway Access Road, Warrenton, as well as the return of its missionary Martin Koonce and family after 20 years in Africa. Join

the church at 9 a.m. for a coffee fellowship followed by a recounting of the beginnings of the congregation by founding minister, Tom Seals and preaching by Martin Koonce. A barbecue luncheon will follow and the afternoon will wrap up with a time of singing and a short lesson by Tom Seals. Alumni are encouraged to come and reconnect with past and present members of the church family. For more details, visit www. mywcoc.org or call 540-347-7448. Choir Day: 3 p.m., Beulah Baptist Church, Markham, will celebrate its annual Choir Day. Multiple music groups and choirs will be there to sing, praise and worship the Lord. Lunch will be served. All are welcome.

Wednesday, June 12

Revival: Providence Baptist Church in Orlean will hold its annual revival June 12 to 14. The guests are the Rev. William Gibbs on June 12, the Rev. Daniel Baltimore on June 13 and the Rev. Carroll Baltimore on June 14. All are welcome. The church is at 7111 Leeds Manor Road, Orlean.

Thursday, June 13

“Just a Note” Brunch: 9:30 a.m. The Christian Women’s Connection of Warrenton presents this brunch featuring speaker Lisa Moore of Wilmington, North Carolina, demonstrating “how to compose noteworthy notes for all occasions” and speaking on “How to find acceptance in a world full of rejection.” Music by Grace Bible Church Music Outreach Band, Marshall. $10 inclusive. For reservations and free child care, call Stephanie at 540-347-7150. The meeting is at 91 Main St., in the Fellowship Hall of Warrenton Presbyterian Church.

Saturday, June 15

Breakfast: Amissville United Methodist Men will serve breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m., in the fellowship hall of the church, 14760 Lee Highway, Amissville. Donations are accepted, and all proceeds are used in service to others. For questions, call Reg at 540-987-9001.

Monday, June 17

Vacation Bible School: Grace Bible Church, Marshall, will hold its Vacation Bible School, “The Incredible Race” June 17 to 21, with a closing service and picnic on Sunday, June 23. Children entering kindergarten through sixth grade are welcome to register. Visit www. gbcmarshall.org and scroll to VBS for registration and more information. Those who register by June 2 will get a free T-shirt. Contact: 540-3643832.

Wednesday, June 19

2019 Life Conference: Join Decker Tapscott and the fellowship of Prophetic Churches and Ministries for their 2019 Life Conference

held at Faith Christian Church and International Outreach Center on June 19 to 21 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. There will be Empowerment sessions throughout the conference on Thursday and Friday at 9 a.m. Special services for children and youth will be held during the night services. Registration is $25 and free for youth under 18. Speakers include Decker Tapscott on Wednesday night, Van Gayton of Jacksonville, Florida, on Thursday night and Pastor Jennifer Biard of Jackson Revival Center Church, Jackson, Mississippi, on Friday night. Faith Christian Church is at 6472 Duhollow Road, Warrenton. Register online at www.gotfaithnow. com/life or, for more information, call Faith Christian Church and International Outreach Center at 540349-0178.

Ongoing…

Middleburg church offers scholarship: The Middleburg United Methodist Church, through the Nellie Gray Alexander and Ann Alexander Lisenbee Scholarship Fund, is offering a college scholarship of up to $2,000 to prospective college students who are Town of Middleburg residents. In order to apply, applicants must complete a scholarship application form by June 30. Applicants do not have to take religious classes in college; or be a member of the church, but participating in a church activity of choice would be looked upon favorably by the

scholarship committee. Applications and additional information can be found online at www. middleburgunitedmethodistchurch. org or by visiting the church office at 15 W. Washington St., Middleburg, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Visiting appointments can be made by calling the church office at 540-687-6492. All applicants will be presented to the Nellie Gray Alexander and Ann Alexander Lisenbee Scholarship Fund committee for final determination. The award will be presented Aug. 4, The committee is chaired by Cheryl Andrews, daughter of Ann Lisenbee and granddaughter of Nellie Gray Alexander. Vacation Bible School: The Armor of God: June 17 to 21, 9 a.m. to noon., St. Patrick Orthodox Church, 6580 Balls Mill Road, Bealeton. For more information and to register, email stpatrickvaevents@gmail.com. Single Moms Support Group meets every second and fourth Tuesday, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., 341 Church St., Warrenton. If you are divorced, in the midst of a divorce or separation, navigating the difficult road of single parenting for the first time or have lived it for years and need support, visit the Single Moms Support Group. Meets at the Warrenton United Methodist Church for understanding, support and connections. Free childcare is provided. All welcome. Contact: 540-347-1367.

Places of Worship Grace Episcopal Church • HOLY EUCHARIST: Sundays, 9 a.m. • SUNDAY SCHOOL: Children & Adults 10 a.m. 5096 Grace Church Lane, Casanova (1 mile off Meetze Road) The Rev. James Cirillo, Priest • (540) 788-4419

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ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH 271 Winchester St., Warrenton, VA 20186

540-347-2922 MASS SCHEDULE Weekday: 6:30am & 8:30am Saturday: 8:30am, 5pm & 7pm (Spanish) Sunday: 7:30am, 9am, 10:45am, 12:30pm & 5:30pm For Holiday Masses, please visit

www.stjohntheevangelist.org St. John the Evangelist Parish is a Catholic faith community committed to living God's message as given to us by Jesus Christ. We strive to encourage Christian love, faith & peace.

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Remington Drug Co. to offer diabetes education classes

The pharmacists of Remington Drug Co. will be offering ongoing Diabetes Education classes beginning on Thursday, June 13, at the Remington Fire and Rescue building. For more information, call 540-439-3247. There will be a Veterans Resource Summit on Friday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Culpeper Baptist Church (318 S. West St.). This will be a free and informative seminar on pensions, survivors’ benefits, and many other veterans’ benefits offered in Virginia. For more information, call 540-829-6405. The annual youth fishing event hosted by the Friends of C.F. Phelps WMA will be on Sunday, June 9, from 9 a.m. to noon at 5669 Sumerduck Road, Remington. Local youth, accompanied by an adult, can learn the

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basics of fishing, with lunch, bait and some equipment provided. Register in advance by emailing mcmann926@ gmail.com or calling 703-508-6232. Come see, hear and enjoy the Virginia Ramblers-Bluegrass on Saturday, June 8. Doors open at 6 p.m., at 300 E. Main St., Remington. Tickets can be purchased online at flatbedsandtailfins.com.

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Piney Meadows Farm will be in Catlett every Saturday at Golden Rule Builders parking lot on Va. 28. They will have cabbage, red and green tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, spring onions, seedless watermelon, sweet corn, cherries, kohlrabi, zucchini, yellow squash, broccoli, snow peas, collard greens and salad turnips. They usually offer some delicious homemade baked goods, too. The Fauquier County SPCA will be having a Spirit Night at Chickfil-A in Warrenton on Tuesday, June 11, starting at 6 p.m. to help raise funds to care for all of the animals. Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries is offering free fishing in all public waters June 7 to 9. This is the perfect time to pack a picnic and go fishing with family and friends. VDOT is hosting a “Pardon our Dust” meeting on June 11 from 6:30

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By the time that you read this, it will be June. Wonder of wonders, where does the time go? There are some fun things to do coming up and some important community activities that we hope you will share. First off, use your privilege to vote in the local primaries on June 11. Our sheriff, Robert Mosier, and the commissioner of revenue are up for either re-election or election. Your vote does count, so be sure to use it.

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I.S.A. Certified Arborist It’s Bagworm Time The bagworm, Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis, is an unusual and serious defoliating pest of many ornamental trees and shrubs. It receives its name from the bag-like structure constructed from leaf fragments that are bound together with silk produced by the larva, which looks like a small pine cone. Most of the insect’s life is spent within the bag, which serves as a protective structure. Bagworms feed on more than 125 species of trees and conifers.Arborvitae, juniper, cedar, Leyland cypress and white pine are preferred hosts. The presence of the spindleshaped bag structures is the principal evidence of a bagworm infestation. The bagworm overwinters as yellowish eggs within the bag. Larvae emerge and begin feeding in midJune and begin constructing new bags. In early July through early August, fully-grown larvae secure their bags to a twig with silk and pupate within the bag. Male moths emerge in about one month and fly to a bag containing a female, and mating occurs. Eggs are deposited within the bag, with one generation occurring each year.

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to 8 p.m. at Battlefield Baptist Church for those that are interested in the upcoming road closure of U.S. 29 near the Prince William County line. At this meeting, you will learn about alternate routes to take, and there will be discussions concerning the additional traffic on side roads. The sheriff’s office will be implementing plans to monitor and enforce traffic laws during the road closures. Let me know what is going on in your neighborhood. Have a good week!

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Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church will have its annual yard sale on Saturday, June 8, starting at 8 a.m. There are all sorts of treasures available at this event; some that you may need or others that you just really, really want. Search and see what you absolutely cannot live without. Proceeds support local outreach projects. Sorry, no food goodies available that day; they come later at the annual bake sale. Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church will celebrate its 175th anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 15. A special service will be held at 10 a.m. Other events during the day will include the church history, a hymn sing, a luncheon and the introduction of a new cookbook. Save the date. The Markham Community Picnic will be held on Saturday, June 8, at the Beulah Baptist Church Pavilion at 6 p.m. Part of the fun of this annual affair is going on a hayride to the Green Orchard to pick sweet cherries. Plan to join us and meet your neighbors. Beulah Baptist Church is located just north of Interstate 66 Exit 18 on Leeds Manor Road (Route 688). Special birthday wishes to our friend and neighbor, Shawn Nashwinter. We also want to remember, a little bit late, Steve Grimsley who celebrated with family and friends. Hope these were special days for each one. Ah-h-h. The delicious sweet scents of early summer. We sit on the porch in the early evening to enjoy honeysuckle and magnolias, watch the lightning bugs, enjoy the loving nudges of our sweet border collie and remember days from years past. Kitties are not allowed outside, but they do participate from inside the window. Relax and take time to savor these wonderful evenings.

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Enjoy music and family-friendly fun around Warrenton

It is time again for First Friday in Old Town on Friday, June 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. Family and friends can visit various stores and restaurants and partake in wine tastings. Tom Robbins Blues Band will provide musical entertainment while attendees shop sidewalk sales. To mark the event, you can even take a selfie at a photo booth provided by Framecraft. While enjoying Old Town on Friday, you can listen to music at Gloria’s (92 Main St.) by the progressive bluegrass band, Hank, Patti and the Current. Tickets are $20 and children under 12 are admitted free. Advanced tickets are suggested. Call 540-347-7484. On Saturday, June 8, the Fauquier

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Youth Orchestra and Jazz Band will join in a classic rock concert with Mark Wood, award-winning violinist, again at Gloria’s (92 Main St.), beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door and children under 5 are admitted free. The Fauquier County Youth Orchestra is open to all orchestra and band students in the area. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization,

We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Virginia’s policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the Commonwealth. We encourage and support advertising and marketing programs in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, age, familial status, or national origin. All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Virginia and federal fair housing laws, which make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, or elderliness, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. For more information or to file a housing complaint, call the Virginia Fair Housing office at 804-367-8530 or toll-free at 888-551-3247. For the hearing impaired, call 804-367-9753. EMAIL: fairhousing@dpor.virginia.gov WEBSITE: dpor.virginia.gov/fairhousing

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it helps local students develop their potential as musicians. The program provides a structured curriculum that explores topics in music theory, history, teamwork, community involvement and performance. The orchestra is open to all levels of playing and welcomes everyone without audition. For more information, contact info@ fauquieryouthorchestra.org Also on Saturday, the Jeff Alan Band will perform Live at the Wort Hog Brewing Company (31 Beckham St.) from 5 to 8 p.m. Earlier in the day on Saturday, June 8, from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m., families can enjoy the Chris Michael’s Comedy Magic Show, held at the John Barton Payne Building (2 Courthouse Square) in Old Town. All in attendance will be delighted with a unique

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mix of comedy, sleight of hand, mind reading and beat-boxing. Now that school is out, there are lots of things for young people to do at the Warrenton central library. On Tuesday, June 11, there will be an event called SPLAT (Science, Play, Language, Arts, Technology) from 2 to 3 p.m. for children ages 6 to 8. Participants can do fun experiments and be creative with arts and crafts. On Wednesday, June 12, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., teenagers may register for an eight-week course in American Sign Language at the Warrenton central library (11 Winchester St.). Registration is required. For more information, call 540-422-8500, ext. 6864. Later that same day, students, in kindergarten through fifth grade, can enjoy Lego Free Play to create whatever they like. This event helps children with motor skills, spatial reasoning and creativity. On Thursday, June 12, from 2 to 3 p.m., there will be a finger-looping scarf-making event, STEAM for Tweens, at the Warrenton central library. No prior knitting skills are needed, but registration is required for youth ages 9 to 12. Call 540-4228500, ext. 6864. National Garden Week is celebrated across the county this week through June 8. In celebration, the Francis Fauquier Garden Club has floral arrangements displayed at several locations: the Bistro at Fauquier Health; The Fauquier Bank in Old Town, and the Fauquier Library in Marshall. Enjoy the beautiful flower arrangements designed by your neighbors.

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These property transfers, filed May 24-30, 2019 were provided by the Clerk of the Court in 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: $1,000,000 in Scott District

Cedar Run District

Westmoreland Drive, Warrenton. $403,000

Remington. $275,000 Scott District

Jeffry B. Schroeder to Sarah Lynn Burger, 3923 Lake Ashby Court, Warrenton. $653,000

Glen Dale Hood to Daniel Olsabeck, 1.4572 acres at

Make LLC to Austin Fowler, 6399 Nordix Drive,

10693 Brent Town Road, Catlett. $395,000

Warrenton. $393,000

Collin M. O’Sullivan to Jonathan Snow, 5443

NVR Inc. to Maxine Owens, 7490 Lake Willow

NVR Inc. to Ronald Adrian Picone, 0.5766 acre at

Bradley Heilenman to Niko A. Ceja, 347 Foxchase

Wemberly Drive, Warrenton. $630,319

Court, Warrenton. $596,330

6493 Bob White Drive, Warrenton. $613,404

Street, Warrenton. $479,000

Kenneth W. Thomas to Keith F. Duda, Unit 201, 6696

NVR Inc. to Susan Jeanette Harris, 0.5750 acre at

Patrick J. O’Donnell to Mario Luis Desimoni, 0.9117

Clubhouse Lane, Warrenton. $254,000

Leslie Snowdon-Jones to Wayne Thomas Walker,

6420 Bob White Drive, Warrenton. $555,299

acre at 7229 Hunton Street, Warrenton, $380,700

John B. Adams Jr. to John S. Leffen Jr., 17.360 acres at

7902 Belmont Court, Marshall. $464,995

Casey Patrick James to Jonathan Cox, 1.3093 acres at

Charles Calvin Price Jr. to Michael Cochran, 0.4971

4515 Winchester Road, Marshall. $1,000,000

Peter Q. Weeks to Sharon Jennifer Head, 1.0659 acres

6228 Highmeadow Place, Warrenton. $375,000

acre at 6448 Nordix Drive, Warrenton. $329,000

U.S. Bank Nat’l. Assn. Tr. to Livia P. Weeks, 6812

at 1150 Poplar Row Lane, Upperville. $530,000

Renee L. Woodward to Woodward Group Inc., 6.1311

Jeffrey L. Simpson to Patrick Joseph O’Donnell, 204

Chestnut Oak Lane, nr. Warrenton. $279,000

Leo J. Obrst to Select Property Management VI LLC,

acres at 8292 Kines Road, Warrenton. $245,000

Norfolk Drive, Warrenton. $443,000

Kevin Kunze to John G. Dawson, 7022 Maxwell

5 acres on Cobbler Mountain Road,

Atkins Construction Group LLC to Christian R.

Richard Thomas Golightly Tr. to Gary Allan

Avenue, nr. Warrenton/New Baltimore. $291,000

Delaplane. $33,000

Martin, 2.1278 acres on Green Road,

Schopmeyer, 257 Carriage Chase Circle,

Lexicon Government Services LLC to Benjamin

Leo J. Obrst to Select Property Management VI

Warrenton. $180,000

Warrenton. $484,500

Sharpe, 4431 Spring Run Road, nr.

LLC, 14.5023 acres at 3656 Cobbler Mountain Road,

CMH Homes Inc. to Elio Villagomez Villagomez,

John Matthew Horton to Charmaine Dunn, 343

Warrenton. $602,000

Delaplane. $285,000

3.0109 acres at 3262 Catlett School Road, nr.

Preston Drive, Warrenton. $545,000

NVR Inc. to Yevgeniy Medovar, 4831 Point Road, nr.

Christian B. Coleman to Jason Calcagno, 4752

Warrenton. $553,550

Greene Love Lane, Marshall. $500,000

Lee District

Catlett. $380,000

Marshall District

William J. Divello to Jeffrey Scott Jordan, 6337 Blue

Kelly Allen to Robert F. Forry III, 11318 Whipkey

Karen Clare Bobst to Kelly Allen, 2.4707 acres at

Lesley LaMothe to Karen Stepka, 1.82 acres at 6410

Heron Lane, Warrenton. $590,000

Drive, Bealeton. $359,900

6506 Redfield Lane, nr. Warrenton. $424,900

John Barton Payne Road, nr. Orlean. $406,000

Center District

Susan W. Ashcom to Sheila Prochaska, 1.000 acre

NVR Inc. to Mark Anthony Silva Jr., 7419 Lake

Dakota Springs LLC to John Mathew Adams, 2.2754

Patrick H. Heijmen to Josh Baugher, 7107

at 11810 Freeman’s Ford Road and 0.3100 acre nr.

Willow Court, nr. Warrenton. $653,800

acres on Dakota Springs Court, Warrenton. $255,000

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Enjoy summer reading fun at Bealeton library

June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month and what a great month for it. Be sure to visit your local farmers market to celebrate. It’s important to keep your children reading over the summer. Visit the Bealeton Library to sign up for the Summer Reading Program. On Saturday, June 8, a comedy and magic show will be held there from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Chris Michael is a wonderful entertainer with a mix of comedy, mind-reading, sleight of hand and even beat boxing.

5K run/walk benefits WAAAG

So, I finished my third 5K this past weekend. While I don’t run — I walk it — I am proud of myself for doing it. This one was benefiting Washington Area Animal Adoption Group; if you are looking for a pet, please reach out to the folks at WAAAG — a pretty great organization located in Delaplane. Plus, we were able to walk around the beautiful Barrel Oak Winery. A win for everyone who participated. Ladies, invite your friends to a “Just a Note” Brunch on Thursday, June 13, at 9:30 a.m. at the Warrenton Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 91 Main St., Warrenton. Come and enjoy a great brunch, see how Lisa Moore from Wilmington, North Caroli-

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The Sumerduck Ruritan Club will host Senior Bingo on Monday, June 10. Seniors 55 and older are invited to come to the club at 10 a.m. for a fun time. Everyone who wishes to play is asked to bring a small prize

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na, shows everyone how to compose Noteworthy Notes for all occasions and listen to her speak about “How to Find Acceptance in a World Full of Rejection,” as well as listen to beautiful music performed by Grace Bible Church Music Outreach Band, all for $10. For reservations and free child care, call Stephanie at 540347-7150. Please RSVP by Sunday, June 9. It’s sponsored by the

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in a gift bag. The Ruritans will be having a Pickin’ Party on Friday, June 14. The doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner will be served from 6 to 8 p.m. Live bluegrass music will be played from 7 to 10 p.m. The cost is a free-will donation. Remington United Methodist Church is hosting an Art Show and Sale on Saturday, June 15. This free event will be held from noon to 5 p.m. and is open to everyone. The Virginia Ag Expo will be held July 11 to 13 at the Fauquier Fairgrounds. The Expo will high-

light agriculture in our community with dairy, beef, rabbit, goat and sheep shows as well as dog and horse demonstrations. There will also be an exhibit hall with homegrown produce. This event will be free and open to the public. For more information, contact Ms. Bullard at 540-341-7950, ext. 5, or sarahs2@vt.edu. Mark your calendars for Sept. 21. That’s the date of the Goldvein Jubilee at Monroe Park. This may be the last one (due to lack of volunteers) so please call Todd at the park if you can help out that day. Have a super week!

Christian Women’s Connection. School is out for the summer. So, please make sure you watch for all of the children on their bicycles, walking, running, playing outside when driving in our communities. Have you ever wondered about becoming a volunteer at Marshall Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department? Your questions can be answered at their volunteer Informational meeting on June 12 at 7 p.m. Stop by 4160 Rectortown Road in Marshall, have a snack and ask all your questions. Being a volunteer doesn’t necessarily mean that you will fight fires or

ride an ambulance. Support members are needed too, to help at all the fundraising activities and assist with keeping the fire and EMS houses running. See you there. Let’s shout happy birthday to: Debbie Jones on June 6; Dotty Hall on June 7; Cindy Clayborn on June 8; Blake Fletcher on June 10; and Elwood “Apple” Gray on June 11. Happy anniversary to: Steve and Joanne Ross and Travis and Hope Meadows on June 6 and Tom and Kim Marable on June 10. I hope everyone has a great week and enjoys the beginning of summertime.

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Fabulous estate in the Williamsburg tradition just a few short minutes from Warrenton. Immaculate grounds with a plethora of boxwood, dogwood, holly and formal gardens. High ceilings, wide pine floors, elegant woodwork, main floor master with private garden and outdoor shower. Private setting on 18 ac. $1,225,000

C. 1820 and steeped in local history is the quintessential hunt country estate. Simple but stately grounds with sweeping lawn, stone walls and ancient boxwood. Fabulous “bones” include very high ceilings, many fireplaces, wide wood floors, ballroom, custom built-ins and much more. Includes barn and tenant cottage in the Heart of the Warrenton Hunt. $1,200,000

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Truly a one of a kind property combining home and studio conceived by local artist. Converted rustic barn features massive beams, fireplace, stone floors, 4 full baths, in-law suite and very large studio w/skylights. Privately situated on 10-acres surrounded by nature to let the inspiration flow. $625,000

All-brick construction is sprawling with multiple decks and inground pool on 11 acres, DC Side of Warrenton. Main level features hardwood floors and 2 stone fireplaces. Fully finished lower level has a full in-law suite AND plenty of recreation room and workshop. Solar powered hot water. $860,000

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155+acres perfectly combining woodland and gently rolling meadows with ample water running through! Very private setting, approximately 3,000 feet of frontage on South Run and 500 feet of road frontage. Excellent Northern Fauquier location. $1,069,500

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Ridge View road, Marshall, very large, would you believe 7/8 bedrooms, 4 full baths, sun room 2 car garage, screened porch, in ground pool, 12+ acres, frontage on Carters Run, large kitchen, family room, dining room, master on main level, 2/4 bedrooms on main level, 4 large bedrooms and two full baths on 2nd level, quality construction with Anderson windows, very private, great for large family or entertaining, and an affordable price of just: $595,000

Magnificent all brick 5,300 sq. ft. 3 finished level colonial on 1+ acre well landscaped lot in Warrenton. No need to concern yourself with upgrades, this lovely home is ready to move in and enjoy. 4 nice sized bedrooms including large owners suite with large recently renovated bath with tub and shower. All hardwood (3/4” oak) floors on both levels. 2 wood burning brick fireplaces with gas inserts. Recently renovated baths a truly fabulous kitchen. Over sized 2 car garage, large private rear patio. Long paved driveway to side load garage. Huge finished lower level with recently installed carpet, recreation room with fireplace and full bath. walk out level. This home is very warm and inviting. Very large rooms with high ceilings, but not overwhelming. Great for entertaining. Large parking area near garage. paved walkways, very charming property. A definite must see if looking for a high end home with high quality workmanship. Very good schools. $695,000 Shown by apt. In town of Warrenton, walk to old town, All Hanback stone, 3+ bedrooms, 3½ baths, 3 levels, high ceilings, original oak flooring, formal dining, updated kitchen w/ SS appliances, tile floor, rear stone patio w/high stone wall for privacy, main level 2 large bedrooms with full bath, screened porch, living room w/fireplace, second level

LEES RIDGE ROAD, WARRENTON. Well constructed ALL BRICK RAMBLER ON 1+ acre lot, 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, oak flooring, wood burning fireplace w/gas logs, car port, screened porch, security system, constant hot water system, lower walk out level, wood burning F/P with gas logs, large rec room, full bath, kitchen, storage room can be finished into a 4th bedrooms. Detached 2 car garage, 40+ roof shingles, 5 years old, room for additional landscaping, pool, or just privacy less than ½ mile from old town Warrenton, compare this price: $399,900, best buy. master (36x18), yes, very large with sitting area and huge modern master bath, and 2nd bedroom with en suite full bath, this fabulous warm and inviting was totally renovated by curent owner, a must see, $575,000 Also: Copper Gutters & Downspouts Waterloo St

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Ruth Wallace Kehoe Noble Ruth Wallace Kehoe Noble, 95, of Cedarfield Pinnacle Living, Richmond, VA, passed away May 26, 2019. Ruth was gentle and gracious with everyone and very loved for her sweet spirit. She represented the “genteel southern lady” a woman of great inner strength when needed yet offered kindness and understanding for all acquaintances. She was a Christian. Those lucky enough to know her would tell you she lived her life by the golden rule, every day. She wanted to know how YOU and your family were. She maintained her constant smile and keen sense of humor to the very end. Ruth was a treasure. She was born June 22, 1923, in Fauquier County, Virginia, a daughter of the late Gaynelle, “Ma”, Wallace and John, “Jack” Wallace. She was a graduate of Warrenton High School. She continued her education by taking courses in music and business education. Ruth married John Conway Kehoe in November 1943 while he was training to be a co-pilot on a B24 bomber. Approximately nine months after they were married, Mr. Kehoe was killed in France. Three months after his death Ruth gave birth to a son, J. Conway Kehoe, Jr. She remained a widow and single Mom until 1950 when she married B. Vaughan Noble. In 1958 Ruth and Vaughan opened an insurance agency. Vaughan would sell and Ruth would be the executive office manager. The den in their home was converted to be their first office. Opening the agency was a decision they would never regret. With powerful determination and relying upon exceptional customer service the agency was a huge success, eventually becoming one of the top independent agencies in Virginia. At the same time Ruth assumed the responsibilities and challenges in raising two (both practically angels - not!) sons. Ruth was also active at Ginter Park United Methodist Church and in the community (Ginter Park Junior Women’s Club). As time passed Ruth and Vaughan were able to slowly transition from weekend visits to their river cottage near Urbanna to their beloved full-time retirement home overlooking the Rappahannock River, all before reaching the age of 60. These were their happiest years, particularly spending time together so often with close friends and family. Grandchildren, nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts all loved Ruth and visits to the river. Ruth was the consummate hostess whether it be a cup of coffee with a neighbor or serving a lunch buffet for a large family reunion. She could pick veggies from the garden, can them, cook a spaghetti supper and entertain three grandchildren all in a given day. The grandchildren will forever remember having so much fun with Ruth – playing on the Slip-n-Slide, bonfires on the beach, helping Ms. Murphy in the country store, crabbing, etc. Ruth would even bait their fishing lines. Of course, when the visit had ended, Ruth could always count on her good friend, Florence Smith, to help restore order and bring the home back to its original “pre-visit” condition. Thank you, Florence. Ruth was active at the Urbanna United Methodist Church and in the Urbanna community. Alas, all good things must come to an end and so it was with living at the river. Ruth particularly could not envision living anywhere else. Eventually she reluctantly gave in and in 2001, she and Vaughan moved to Cedarfield. While no match for their beloved rivah home, Cedarfield held its own unique charm including a less strenuous day to day lifestyle. It didn’t take Ruth long to fit right in with new friends along with many former friends from years gone by. It seemed everyone knew Ruth with her ever present smile. She stopped to chat with all passing through the Cedarfield hallways. In later years with Vaughan’s health declining Ruth supported him as no one else could. Daily she walked from one end of Cedarfield to the other end to visit Vaughan, sometime 2-3 times daily. So many admired her faithfulness and courage. Yet that smile never disappeared and no complaint ever heard. As Ruth’s health began to decline she and the family were so fortunate to have Wanda James as her healthcare provider. Watching that relationship grow was a thing of beauty. Wanda was soon Ruth’s BFF, then family, and then her guardian angel. Mom trusted no one more. Thank you, Wanda. Ruth was preceded in death by husbands, John Conway Kehoe, Sr. and Burns Vaughan Noble, Sr.; grandchild, Drue McIver Noble; sisters Francis and Lillian; and brother Charles. She is survived by sons, John Conway Kehoe, Jr.(Mary Liz) and B. Vaughan “Van” Noble, Jr.(Susie). Survivors also include her grandchildren, John C Kehoe, III (Robyn), Mary Kehoe Nesheim (Eric), Christine Kehoe Ramsey (Bret), B. Vaughan Noble, III, Holly Trulove Noble Craddock (Cayce), and Great Granddaughter, Lillian “Lilly” Trulove Noble Craddock. The family wishes to thank the Cedarfield staff for over 17 years of responding to the various needs of our Mom through the years. The family also thanks caregivers Yolanda Bullock and Alliyah James for their loving care of Ruth. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4, at Cedarfield Pinnacle Living, 2300 Cedarfield Pkwy, Richmond, Va. 23233. Interment will be held at 2 p.m on Wednesday, June 5, at Bethel United Methodist Church, 6832 Genito Rd. Jetersville, VA 23922 **Important Note: Please carpool if possible. Arrive early. Due to extensive construction on site at Cedarfield 22 parking spaces plus 2 handicapped spaces will be reserved for our service. Once those are filled Cedarfield cannot guarantee parking on the campus. Please consult the guard station for directions and questions.

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OBITUARIES Ruth Ellen Campbell Fahnestock Ruth Ellen Campbell Fahnestock, of Winchester, VA died May 28, 2019 at Winchester Medical Center. Born on June 1, 1956 to Muriel and Gloria Campbell. She was predeceased by her son Greg Poe and her father Muriel Campbell. She is survived by her husband of 22 years Terry Fahnestock of Winchester, VA; mother Gloria Campbell of Faquier County, VA; stepdaughter Heather Fletcher of Inwood, WV; two brothers Cecil Campbell of Warrenton, VA; Russell Campbell of Linden, VA; two grandchildren Chris and Jessie Poe; three step-grandchildren and one great grandchild. A graveside service will be held at Middleburg Memorial on May 31, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements by Royston Funeral Home, Middleburg, VA. Please visit www.roystonfh.com to express online condolences to the family.

John Frederick Wright John Frederick Wright, 66 of Warrenton, passed away May 23, 2019 at VCU Hospital with family by his side. Born in Arlington, Virginia on November 17, 1952, John was preceded in death by his parents, William and Louise Wright and his brother, Greg Wright. At age 8, John got his first real tool, a saw, and constructed a shed with his father. By 19, John had designed and built his first home entirely by himself. John had a lifelong passion for every aspect of the construction world and completed his last remodeling project just a week before his hospitalization. John is survived by his son, Johnny Wright (Lindsay) and by grandchildren Lily Katherine Wright and Fletcher North Wright. John will be remembered for his always optimistic outlook on life, his unfailing generosity, his ingenuity, his love of dogs and most of all, his love and affection for his family and friends. A celebration of John’s life will be held at a later date. Tribute donations may be made to the Fauquier SPCA.

LeRoy Scott “Lee” Hicks LeRoy Scott ’’ Lee’’ Hicks, Jr. 77,passed away on May 26, 2019 after a long illness. Born September 23,1941 the son of the late LeRoy Hicks Sr, and Helen (Park) Hicks. He was united in marriage to to the former Nancy Crossley on September 22,1962. His wife of 56 years survives at their home. He is also survived by five children, WilliamHicks of Erwinna, PA,, Beth Buchanan of Benson, NC, Gregory Hicks of Myrtle Beach, SC, Zachary Hicks of Bealeton, VA, , and John Hicks of St. Charles, IL; twelve grandchildren, Josiah, Nathanial, Kyla,Tommy, Ashlyn, Gregory, Caleb, Madeleine, Mary, Elijah, Andrew, and John and one sister Virginia Diane (Hicks) Ford as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. After graduating from Saltillo High School in 1960, Lee-as he is known by friends and family-attended Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture and earned his Bachelor’s degree at Louisiana Baptist University. He excelled in track and field and set two long standing college records for the one hundred and two hundred yard dashes. He coached youth baseball and helped his daughter with her horse showing and training. He began his career in the IT field as a programmer and systems analyst for both federal government and private industry, first with Naval Air Systems Command and later for the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Along the way, he also owned and operated a successful office products business in Vienna, VA and was elected president of the Vienna Virginia Chamber of Commerce. Services will be held at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, Virginia on Thursday, June 6, 2019. The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 pm, with a funeral service to immediately follow. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM. Saturday June 8, 2019 at Calvary Independent Baptist Churc, 20258 Main St., Saltillo,PA with Pastor Dan Long officiating. Interment will follow at Saltillo Cemetery. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service. Local arrangements are under the direction of Martin Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, PA.

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OBITUARIES Cynthia Ann Albright

Mary Elizabeth Lawson Gray

Cynthia Ann Albright was born in 1960 in San Antonio, Texas and then moved to Virginia in 2002. She is survived by her husband Doug Albright, her two brothers David and Steve Gonzales but most especially her four-legged baby, Jake Alexander Albright. Cindy worked for the Fairfax Count General District Court from 2002-2019. She loved large and touched so many lives. We have never met anyone as honest, open, and caring as her. Cindy was a great wife, companion and friend who was strong, thoughtful and compassionate and will be remembered, truly missed and loved. Visitation will be at Pierce Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 from 4-7 PM. Interment will be private.

Mary Elizabeth Lawson Gray, of Luray, VA died May 28, 2019. Born on March 24, 1940 in Virginia she was the daughter of James and Alice Lawson. She was a resident of Faquier County for many many years. Mrs. Gray enjoyed crossword puzzles and was one special lady who cared for everyone. She is survived by her companion of thirty-four years Ray Atkins, Sr. of Luray, VA; her children Michael Gray of Woodstock, VA Cindy Martin of Front Royal, VA; Howard J. Gray of Rectortown, VA; Ann Lawson of Front Royal, VA; Ray Atkins, Jr. of Culpeper, VA; Robert C. Atkins, Sr. of Culpeper, VA; siblings William Lawson of Front Royal, VA; Betty Fewell of Front Royal, VA; Peggy Morgan of Marshfield, MO; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Howard G.Gray ; daughters Rosie Tharpe and Brandi Jo Atkins; grandchildren Deborah Campbell and Steven Gray; brothers Herbert Lawson; James R. Lawson; and sister Nancy Foster. Visitation was held from 10-11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 3, 2019 at Royston Funeral Home, Marshall, VA. Service will began at 11:00 a.m. Burial followed in the Marshall Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be sent to St. Jude’s Children Hospital. Please visit www.roystonfh.com to express online condolences to the family. Arrangements by Royston Funeral Home.

Madeline Jean Hines Madeline Jean Hines, a resident of Warrenton, Virginia passed away at UVA Transitional Care Hospital on May 31, 2019. She was born on September 11, 1941 in Washington DC, daughter of the late Pete and Madeline Micale. Jean was raised in Falls Church, Virginia and graduated from Averett College. Soon after, she met the love of her life, Bill Hines. They married on November 6, 1965 and spent the next 54 years together at each other’s side. Jean loved to travel, tend to her flowers, go to the beach, cook plentiful Italian dinners, and spend time with her beloved grandchildren. She was a member of the women’s group and active parishioner at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Most of all, Jean loved to sing. For nearly 35 years, Jean brought her special voice to the Warrenton Chorale, lifting spirits and bringing joy to all those around her. She is survived by her husband Bill Hines; three children: son, Robby Hines of Ashburn, VA; son, Matthew Hines of Mechanicsville VA; and daughter, Theresa Breeden-Crawford of Culpeper, VA; her brother, Nick Micale of Phoenix, AZ and her sister, Barbara Payne of Arlington, VA; and nine precious grandchildren. The family will receive visitors at Moser’s Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 5th, from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. A funeral mass will be held at St. John’s Catholic Church on Thursday, June 6th at 11:00 AM. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions can be made to the Warrenton Chorale.

Richard C. Miller, Sr. Richard (Dick) C. Miller, Sr., 80 of Bealeton, passed away after a hard fought fight with cancer. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He also made friends everywhere he went and was always willing to help those in need. Dick enjoyed working on the farm prior to having a career as a carpenter for the Roslyn Concrete Construction company. After retiring from the construction company, he returned to the family farm. Dick was preceded in death by his parents; James W. Miller Sr., and wife Helen; a grandson, Tobby Taylor; a brother and sisterin-law, James and Marjorie Miller and a brother-in-law, Theodore Dodson. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Judy Miller; his daughter, Deborah M. Taylor and husband James Thornley of Bealeton; two sons, Richard Miller, Jr. of Strasburg and Steven Miller and wife Lynn of Stafford; a step-son, John C. Moore and step-daughter, Terri L. Moore both of North Carolina; a sister, Sadie Dodson of Bealeton; four grandchildren; Russell and Stacy Taylor and Autumn and Remington Miller; eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA on Saturday June 8, 2019 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. A funeral service in the funeral home chapel at 11:00 with Pastor Peyton Embrey officiating. Interment will follow in the Cedar Grove Cemetery, Bealeton, VA.

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Debra Ann Sams Debra Ann Sams, 68, of Bristow, VA, died Saturday, June 1, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born November 10, 1950 in Arlington, VA; daughter of the late James E. Cockrell, Sr. and Vera Louis Frye Cockrell. She owned and operated along with her husband several different types of businesses through the years. Debra married William David Sams, June 14, 1969 in Herndon, VA. Along with her husband she is survived by her daughter, Jaime Michelle Chase (Keith) of Bristow; son, Eric William David Sams of Catlett, VA; granddaughter, Sidney Nicole Pickett and her sister, Joyce Fox (Donald) of Coral Beach, FL. She was preceded in death by her brother, James Edward Cockrell, Jr. and sister, Marion Dodd. The family will hold a Celebration of Life at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.jonesfuneralhomes.com

Catherine Anita Kamphuis-Jayne Catherine Anita Kamphuis-Jayne, 90, of Orlean, Virginia passed from this life on Thursday, May 24, 2019 in Warrenton, Virginia. Born in Aberdare, Wales on April 6, 1929 to Gwladys Gwynneth Jayne and John Michael Jayne, she spent her early childhood being raised by her maternal grandfather, Jacob Jayne. After spending the war years at a convent in Worcester, England, she met her husband, Jan Willem Kamphuis of Zwolle, The Netherlands. They married June 6, 1951 in The Hague, The Netherlands. They had three children and lived in The Hague, Brussels, Lisbon, and Ankara before emigrating to the United States in 1976. Devoted to dogs, she worked with rescue organizations throughout her life and had a soft spot in her heart for Great Danes. She found her spiritual home with Father Ostman at the Anglican Church of St. John the Baptist in Marshall, Virginia. She leaves a a daughter, Gwynn Boss of Santa Barbara, California, a son, Jan Willem Kamphuis III of Warrenton, Virginia, a daughter, Dosithee Randall of Broad Run, Virginia, seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and “Jake.” A service will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Anglican Church of St. John the Baptist, 4107 Winchester Road, Marshall, Virginia, followed by burial at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 9668 Maidstone Road, Delaplane, Virginia. Family and friends will be welcome for light refreshments afterward at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jan Kamphuis, 7559 Foxview Drive, Warrenton.

Roger Edward Davis, Sr., 51, of Bealeton, Virginia, passed May 15, 2019. Funeral services were held on Friday, May 31, 2019, 12:00 pm, at Joynes Funeral Home, Inc., 29 N. Third St., Warrenton, Virginia, 20186. Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com

LEAVING A LASTING IMPRESSION The words “She did it the hard way” are inscribed on Bette Davis’ tombstone. She wished to be remembered by this phrase, which reflects the Hollywood actress’ hard fight for success. One need not be famous to leave famous last words behind, as exemplified by Lester Moore, who was buried at Boot Hill Cemetery in Tombstone, Arizona. His grave carries the immortal words “Here lies Lester Moore, four slugs from a .44, no Les no more.” Whether an epitaph is sober, reflective, humorous, or inspirational, it leaves all who view it with a lasting impression. For those wishing to write their own history, an epitaph carved in stone provides the last word. At MOSER FUNERAL HOME, we strongly believe that a funeral service should be tailored to represent the life of the deceased. This is why our services range from traditional funeral services to uniquely personal ones. Together we will work alongside you to plan a meaningful funeral service that pays tribute to your loved one. To learn more, please call (540) 3473431 or see us at our 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton facility. We offer a variety of ways for you to honor their life, pay tribute, and celebrate special memories as you begin to heal and find closure. Our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY is located just outside of Warrenton. “I told you I was ill.” ~ Epitaph of comedian Spike Milligan

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Anglican Church of St. John the Baptist in Marshall, Virginia or Paws for Seniors at pawsforseniors.org

It’s not the length of life, but the depth of life

Boyd Edward “Mike” McClure

– Ralph Waldo Emerson

Boyd Edward “Mike” McClure, 91, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at his Nokesville home, surrounded by family. A member of Nokesville Church of the Brethren, he had served as a Deacon, a Trustee, an usher, ran the sound system and sang in the choir. He retired from the U.S. Army after 23 years, having served in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He was a member of the first class of the Army’s Warrant Officer Program. After retiring from the US Army in 1967, Boyd began his civilian career as an electrionics engineer until his retirement at the age of 62. He was a charter member of the Nokesville Lions Club and the VFW. He was a HAM radio operator (K4ALG), had earned his pilot’s license and enjoyed model railroading. He was a skilled handyman and builder, having largely built his own home. Among his survivors is his wife of 51 years, Marlyn; children, Kim Frances McClure, Teri Jo Thompson and her husband Tommy, Michael Edward McClure and his wife Heather Marie, Meghan Elise Smeby and her husband Stuart and Heather Anne Petrie and her husband Robert; grandchildren Meghan Amanda, Shane, Michael II, , Kenwood, Dakota, Justin, Holly, Irelyn, Elena and Callen ; great grandson, Marley and his brothers Dale Francis, Harold William and David Eugene McClure. He was predeceased by his parents Harley Edward and Eva Frances Armstrong McClure and his brother Teddy. A Life Celebration will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at the Nokesville Church of the Brethren. Memorials may be made in his memory to the church.

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Legal Notices NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2019, in the Warren Green Meeting Room at 10 Hotel Street in Warrenton, Virginia, and will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the same location, to be followed by a public hearing to obtain citizen input on the following items: 1.

AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT A TRUST FOR OTHER POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS – A public hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance that will make certain changes to the County’s participation in an Other Post-Employment Benefits (“OPEB”) Trust. (Jon Munch, Staff)

2. 5TH RENEWAL OF THE SPRINGS VALLEY AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL DISTRICT – AGFO-19-010906 (Ben Holt, Staff) 3.

5TH RENEWAL OF THE UPPERVILLE AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL DISTRICT - AGFO-19-010907 (Ben Holt, Staff)

14TH ADDITION TO THE SPRINGS VALLEY AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL DISTRICT · Sally S. Tufts Revocable Trust (Owner/Applicant), PIN 6963-58-3602-000, located near Holtzclaw Road and Beech Lane, Marshall District. (Ben Holt, Staff) (AGFO19-011024)

22ND ADDITION TO THE MARSHALL / WARRENTON AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL DISTRICT · Christine A. Fox (Owner/Applicant), PIN 6966-66-4380-000, located on Sylvan Lane, Marshall District. (Ben Holt, Staff) (AGFO-18-010355) · White Dog Farm, LLC (Owner/Applicant), PIN 6966-95-7817-000, located at 8139 Rockingham Road, Marshall District. (Ben Holt, Staff) (AGFO-19010649) · John V. & Hillary R. Davidson (Owners/Applicants), PIN 6966-84-1601-000, located near Rockingham Road and Summerfield Hills Drive, Marshall District. (Ben Holt, Staff) (AGFO-19-011043)

24TH ADDITION TO THE SOUTHERN FAUQUIER AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL DISTRICT · Frederick & Sherrie Koch (Owners/Applicants), PIN 7901-56-2496-000, located at 9626 Rogues Road, Cedar Run District. (Ben Holt, Staff) (AGFO-19-010546) · Michael W. & Sandra L. Cole (Owners/Applicants), PIN 7921-90-0877-000, located at 3215 Old Devils Turnpike, Cedar Run District. (Ben Holt, Staff) (AGFO-19-010576)

JOINT PUBLIC HEARING A Joint Public Hearing will be held by the Council and the Planning Commission of the Town of The Plains, VA at 7:00 P.M. on June 17, 2019 in the second floor meeting room of The Plains Fire Department, 4260 Loudoun Avenue, The Plains, VA to consider the Request of Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main Street, The Plains, VA 20198 for a Special Use Permit (SUP) to establish a school and day-care facility at the same location. The Property Tax Map ID Number is: 6999-97-1800-000. This request is in accordance with Chapter 19, Zoning Ordinance, Article II, Village Center District; Section 11-1.2 Uses permitted by Special Use Permit - Day Care Facilities and Schools. The property is located in the VC, Village Center Zoning District, the Historic and the Gateway Overlay Zoning Districts. A copy of the application is available for review during their regular business hours at the Fauquier County Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall, VA or by contacting the Town of The Plains, PO Box 104, The Plains, VA 20198, Phone/Fax (540) 364-4945. The Town of The Plains does not discriminate on basis of handicapped status in an issue of access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request. Nancy E. Brady, Clerk/Treasurer

WAIVER WAIV-19-011026, DIANN L. KELLISON (OWNER) / SPRINT (APPLICANT) – CROMWELL ROAD TOWER – An application to approve a Waiver to extend an existing 80 foot cell tower to 120 feet. The property is located at 1380 Cromwell Road, Cedar Run District. (PIN 7848-92-3549-000) (Wendy Wheatcraft, Staff)

SPECIAL EXCEPTION SPEX-19-010848, LARRY C. & LORENE W. PAYNE (OWNERS / APPLICANTS) – WINTERS RETREAT FARM – An application for a Category 3 Special Exception to allow a tourist home. The property is located at 9842 Routts Hill Road, Lee District. (PIN 6971-11-9230-000) (Kara Krantz, Staff)

REZONING AMENDMENT REZN-19-011180, THOMAS BLAIR & PAMELA SUE HUGILL (OWNERS / APPLICANTS) – TOM’S TRUCK SALES – An application to amend previously approved proffers associated with REZN-17-006571, which do not affect use or density. The property is located on Remington Road approximately 500’ south of the intersection with Lucky Hill Road, Lee District. (PIN 6888-64-1833-000) (Adam Shellenberger, Staff)

Copies of the above files (except as noted) are available for review in the County Administrator’s Office, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Any interested parties wishing to be heard on any of the above are requested to be present at the public hearing or send written comments prior to June 13, 2019, to the County Administrator’s Office. Fauquier County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request. Citizens requiring reasonable accommodation for disabilities should contact Mrs. Renée Culbertson, Deputy Municipal Clerk, at (540) 422-8020. Place Your Ad Today Call 347-4222

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 20, 2019 The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a work session beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2019 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia. The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the following items at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2019 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia: 1.

ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT – TEXT-19-010754 – A Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Article 2 to allow Family Subdivisions on certain parcels subject to non-common open space easements. (Amy Rogers, Staff)

ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT – TEXT-19-011188 – A Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Article 4 Part 6 related to major kennels in the Planned Commercial Industrial Development (PCID) District. (Amy Rogers, Staff)

SPECIAL EXCEPTION – SPEX-19-011056 – ARTHUR H. NASH, KIMBROUGH K. NASH & GRANVILLE FARM, LLC (OWNERS)/ WARRENTON HUNT (APPLICANT) – WARRENTON HUNT SPORTING CLAYS EVENT – An application for a Category 9 Special Exception to host an annual, two day Class C Event. The properties are located at 7585 Wilson Road, Marshall District. (PIN 6965-21-7136-000, 6965-20-4720-000, and 6965-31-7693-000) (Kara Krantz, Staff)

SPECIAL EXCEPTION – SPEX-19-011071 – JOHN K. (III) & KRISTIN L. BROWN (OWNERS)/JOHN K. BROWN (APPLICANT) – NORTHPOINT TRAINING – An application for two Category 5 Special Exceptions to allow for both an Indoor and Outdoor Technical School. The properties are located at 13001 Sillamon Road, Cedar Run District. (PIN 7836-75-1585-000 and 7836-64-6175-000) (Ben Holt, Staff)

SPECIAL EXCEPTION – SPEX-19-011074 – A. AHMAD & GRETCHEN PIRASTEH (OWNERS/APPLICANTS) – STSK9 AT NATANIA FARM – An application for a Category 13 Special Exception for a minor kennel. The properties are located at 8270 March Wales Road, Marshall District. (PIN 6961-89-5738-000 and 6961-79-5691-000) (Kara Krantz, Staff)

· Joel H. & Wanda H. Morgan (Owners/Applicants), PIN 7839-72-7190-000 and 7839-61-9909-000, located at 2522 and 2525 Cromwell Road, Cedar Run District. (Ben Holt, Staff) (AGFO-19-010617) 7.

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Staff reports for all items will be available online at agenda.fauquiercounty.gov approximately one week prior to the public hearing. Copies of the full text of the proposed Fauquier County Zoning Ordinance text amendments may be examined in the Department of Community Developmentʼs Zoning Office at 29 Ashby Street, Suite 310, Warrenton, Virginia between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. To review files on all other items, please visit the Department of Community Developmentʼs Planning Office at 10 Hotel Street, Suite 305, Warrenton, Virginia between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Fauquier County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request. Citizens requiring reasonable accommodation for disabilities should contact Fran Williams, Administrative Manager, at (540) 422-8210.

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Legal Notices Public Notice – Environmental Permit PURPOSE OF NOTICE: To seek public comment on a draft permit from the Department of Environmental Quality that will allow the release of treated wastewater into a water body in Fauquier County, Virginia. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: May 29, 2019 to June 28, 2019 PERMIT NAME: Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit – Wastewater issued by DEQ, under the authority of the State Water Control Board APPLICANT NAME, ADDRESS AND PERMIT NUMBER: Fauquier County Water and Sanitation Authority, 7172 Kennedy Rd, Warrenton, VA 20187, VA0020460 NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY: Vint Hill Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), 7000 Kennedy Rd, Warrenton VA 20187 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Fauquier County Water and Sanitation Authority has applied for a reissuance of a permit for the public Vint Hill WWTP. The applicant proposes to release treated sewage wastewaters from residential areas at a rate of 0.95 million gallons per day into a water body. The sludge will be disposed by land application or hauling to an approved landfill. The facility proposes to release the treated sewage in the Kettle Run in Fauquier County in the Potomac watershed. A watershed is the land area drained by a river and its incoming streams. The permit will limit the following pollutants to amounts that protect water quality: pH, BOD5, Total Suspended Solids, Ammonia as N, Dissolved Oxygen, E. coli, Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus. The permit requires monitoring without limitation for the following pollutants: Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen and Nitrate+Nitrite. This facility is subject to the requirements of 9 VAC 25-820 and has registered for coverage under the General VPDES Watershed Permit Regulation for Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus Discharges and Nutrient Trading in the Chesapeake Watershed in Virginia. HOW TO COMMENT AND/OR REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING: DEQ accepts comments and requests for public hearing by hand-delivery, e-mail or postal mail. All comments and requests must be in writing and be received by DEQ during the comment period. Submittals must include the names, mailing addresses and telephone numbers of the commenter/requester and of all persons represented by the commenter/requester. A request for public hearing must also include: 1) The reason why a public hearing is requested. 2) A brief, informal statement regarding the nature and extent of the interest of the requester or of those represented by the requester, including how and to what extent such interest would be directly and adversely affected by the permit. 3) Specific references, where possible, to terms and conditions of the permit with suggested revisions. A public hearing may be held, including another comment period, if public response is significant, based on individual requests for a public hearing, and there are substantial, disputed issues relevant to the permit. CONTACT FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS, DOCUMENT REQUESTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The public may review the draft permit and application at the DEQNorthern Regional Office by appointment, or may request electronic copies of the draft permit and fact sheet. Name: Alison Thompson Address: DEQ-Northern Regional Office, 13901 Crown Court, Woodbridge, VA 22193 Phone: (703) 583-3834 E-mail: alison.thompson@deq.virginia.gov

TRUSTEE’S SALE 7785 Citation Drive Marshall, VA 20115 In execution of the Deed of Trust dated August 15, 2005 and recorded on August 18, 2005 in Book 1174 at Page 1166 in Instrument # 001340930022 of Fauquier County land records, Trustee Services of Virginia, LLC, the appointed Substitute Trustee, will offer for sale at public auction on the front steps of the Fauquier County Courthouse located at 40 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia on June 25, 2019 at 2:00 PM the property more particularly described in the aforementioned Deed of Trust, located at the property address listed below and briefly identified as follows: All that certain tract or parcel of land described as Lot 5, Section 1, WHEATLEY ESTATES SUBDIVISION, Marshall Magisterial District, Fauquier County, Virginia, by plat recorded in Deed Book 282 at page 640 and revised in Deed Book 290 at Page 485, among the land records of Fauquier County, Virginia. For informational purposes only: Tax/Map ID: 6934-94-0057-000 Property Address: 7785 CITATION DRIVE MARSHALL, VA 20115 Tax No.: 6934940057000 Property address: 7785 Citation Drive, Marshall, VA 20115 The property will be sold “AS IS,” WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND SUBJECT TO conditions, covenants, restrictions, reservations, easements, rights of way, and all other matters of record taking priority over the Deed of Trust, if any, as might be listed in this notice or may be announced at the sale. TERMS OF SALE: A non-refundable bidder’s deposit of $59,500.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is less, by cashier’s or certified check required at time of sale, except for the party secured by the Deed of Trust. Risk of loss is on the purchaser from date and time of auction. Balance of the purchase price must be paid by cashier’s check within 14 days from sale date. Except for Virginia Grantor tax, all settlement costs and expenses are purchaser’s responsibility. Taxes are pro-rated to the date of sale. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining possession of the property. If purchaser defaults, deposit may be forfeited and property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser who shall be liable for any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs, expenses, and attorney’s fees of both sales. If Trustee does not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of deposit without interest. This sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan secured by the Deed of Trust including but not limited to determining whether prior to sale a forbearance, repayment, or other agreement was entered into, the loan was reinstated or paid off, or whether the property became subject to an automatic stay under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code prior to the sale; in any such event this sale shall be null and void and purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of deposit without interest. Pursuant to the Federal Fair Debt Collections Practices Act, this law firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (16-09415) FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: BROCK & SCOTT, PLLC (Attorney for TRUSTEE SERVICES OF VIRGINIA, LLC) 484 Viking Drive, Suite 203 Virginia Beach, VA 23452 (757)213-2959

TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 4165 Christopher Way Nokesville, VA 20181

In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $548,360.00, dated November 30, 2016, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for Fauquier County on January 11, 2017, as Instrument Number 2017-00000318, in Deed Book 1536, at Page 2116, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction, at the main entrance of the courthouse for the Circuit Court of Fauquier County, 40 Culpeper St, Warrenton, VA on June 14, 2019 at 11:30 AM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and briefly described as: BEGINNING at a point in a 10 foot right-of-way dedicated to public use, said right of way running parallel to State Route 669; said point being in common with Florence Irene Harvey and Fairfax Wildlife Club; thence running with the 10 foot right of way dedicated to public use N. 53 deg. 42’ 54’’ W. 254.18 feet to a point in the lands of Florence I. Harvey; thence with the line of Harvey N. 51 deg. 47’ 09’’ E. 441.66 feet to a point; thence running through the lands of Harvey N. 53 deg. 42’ 54’’ W. 200 feet to a point in the line of Harvey; thence N. 51 deg. 47’ 08’’ E. 172.45 feet to a point; thence N. 36 deg. 33’ 16’’ E. 390.04 feet to a point in the line of Harvey; thence with the line of Harvey; thence with the line of Harvey S. 61 deg. 23’ 15’’ E. 295.72 feet to a point in the line of Fairfax Wildlife Club; thence with the line of Fairfax Wildlife Club S. 36 deg. 33’ 16’’ W. 1021.30 feet to the point and place of Beginning, said parcel containing 5.7860 acres, more or less, as shown on a plat and survey of R.B. Thomas Ltd. dated June 11, 1973, re-certified January 16, 1986, and recorded in Deed Book 514, Page 614, among the land records of Fauquier County, Virginia. Tax ID: 7914-75-3849-000. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $14,000.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. Cash will not be accepted as a deposit. Settlement within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustee may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to be announced at sale. This is a communication from a debt collector. This notice is an attempt to collect on a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (Trustee # 588378) Substitute Trustee: ALG Trustee, LLC, C/O Orlans PC PO Box 2548, Leesburg, VA 20177, (703) 777-7101, website: http://www. orlans.com Towne #: 5000.2309

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Legal Notices W219DL, Warrenton, VA PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT On June 1, 2019, Liberty University filed an application for the renewal of license of W219DL, Warrenton, Virginia. W219DL operates on 91.7 MHz at a power of 30 watts and rebroadcasts the signal of Station WRVL, 88.3 MHz, Lynchburg, VA. W219DL’s transmitter is located at 380 44’ 27“ N Latitude, 770 50’ 10” W Longitude. Individuals are invited to advise the Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC 20554, of any facts relating to W219DL’s application for renewal or whether the station has operated in the public interest.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice that on the 17th day of June 2019 at 7:00 PM at Town Hall of the Town of Remington located at 105 East Main Street in Remington, Va., the Remington Town Council will conduct a public hearing on Ordinance No. 02-19. All interested citizens are invited to attend. Following the public hearing the Town Council may take action on Ordinance No. 02-19. ORDINANCE NO. 02-19 ORDINANCE NO. 02-19 AMENDS THE REMINGTON TOWN CODE TO ADD AN EXEMPTION FROM THE $50 MONUMENT FEE FOR VETERANS, A FEE OF $75 FOR THE USE OF THE TOWN’S GAZEBO, AS WELL AS A FEE OF $25 FOR THE PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS. ORDINANCE NO. 02-19 ALSO CONTAINS REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF THE GAZEBO AND FOR CONDUCTING SPECIAL EVENTS IN THE TOWN. A complete copy of Ordinance No. 02-19 may be obtained or viewed by contacting the Town Clerk at Town Hall at 540-439-3220. Any person requiring assistance in order to participate in the public hearing is asked to contact the Town Clerk in advance so that appropriate arrangements may be made.

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TOWN OF WARRENTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Warrenton will hold it Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 7:00 PM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 18 Court Street, Warrenton, Virginia. There are no scheduled Public Hearings. The Town of Warrenton does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Town Hall meeting facilities are fully accessible. Any special accommodations can be made upon request 48 hours prior to the meeting. A copy of the ordinance is available for review at the Town’s Administrative Offices, 18 Court Street, and can be examined by those interested Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Elizabeth A. Gillie Town Clerk

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE A Public Hearing will be held by the Council of the Town of The Plains, Virginia on June 17, 2019 at 7:00 PM to consider the Proposed 2019-2020 Budget for the Town of The Plains, Virginia. Nancy E. Brady, Clerk

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AETNA NOTIFIES MEMBERS OF VENDOR PRIVACY BREACH This serves as a public notice that Aetna, a CVS Health business (NYSE: CVS), has notified approximately [238] [Virginia ] residents that Centerstone Insurance and Financial Services, Inc. d/b/a BenefitMall, a general agent that also acts as a thirdparty vendor that Aetna utilizes to provide administrative services related to employee benefits (e.g., enrollment and billing services), had certain employee email accounts compromised. Aetna confirmed that this incident did not involve any Aetna system or application, and did not involve any personal information that Aetna maintained. BenefitMall notified Aetna on December 11, 2018 that Aetna members may have been impacted by the breach. On December 18, 2018, BenefitMall provided Aetna with a list of potentially affected members. Upon receipt, Aetna began to gather the information necessary to mail letters to affected members to explain the situation and provide additional resources. Although Aetna is not aware of any evidence to indicate improper use of member information, Aetna is offering each affected membertwo years of credit monitoring coverage, at no cost,. BenefitMall notified Aetna that the breach was caused by phishing attacks, which occurred between approximately June 2018 and October 19, 2018, and have since been contained. BenefitMall informed Aetna that the affected correspondence may have included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, zip codes, bank account numbers, plan descriptions, premium payment amounts, and health plan beneficiary numbers. If members have any questions, they can call Aetna toll-free at the number on the back of their member ID cards.

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BUS MONITORS:

FCAC Head Start program is hiring bus monitors. If interested, please call: 540-347-7000 and ask for Terry.

Case Manager/ Intake Specialist People Incorporated of Virginia is accepting applications for the position of Case Manager/Intake Specialist with the Virginia CARES (Community Action Re-entry System) Program. This is a part-time position at twenty hours a week. Work time will be divided between the Manassas office of People Incorporated and the Fredericksburg Department of Probation. The position requires establishing and maintaining electronic records of program participants; compiling reports; and assisting ex-offenders with re-entry needs. Successful candidates will have a minimum of two years post-secondary education and one year prior experience with data entry and case management. The qualified candidate will possess: strong computer skills; effective communication skills; a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Agency applications received by June 14, 2019 will be considered. An agency employment application can be obtained at www. peopleinc.net. Submit agency application to People Incorporated, 1173 West Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, Attn: Human Resources. Submissions can also be emailed to dmiller@peopleinc.net. EOE - W/M/ Disabled/Veterans welcome. TDD Relay Services 1-800-828-1120. Ads Work Call a Rep Today Call 888-351-1660

GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORTER Virginia’s top community newspaper (2018) is looking for an experienced general assignment reporter. Breaking news, public safety, agriculture, environmental issues, local politics and education are all topics that need to be covered in this largely rural -but never boring -- central Virginia county. Looking for a strong fulltime writer with a persistent news focus, to file stories for a weekly print paper and robust website. Best candidate will live or relocate to Fauquier County or nearby. Fulltime salary and benefits. Send resume and cover letter, plus at least ten news clips to: Robin Earl, managing editor, Fauquier Times – rearl@fauquier.com. Call 540-272-1852 with questions.

CONCRETE FORMWORK CARPENTERS

experienced, with established General Contractor for a Treatment Plant project in Warrenton, VA. Exp. with gang set forms is desired. Apply in person at: M.A. Bongiovanni, Inc. job site located at the Town of Warrenton WWTP, 731 Frost Ave, Warrenton, VA, 20186. bmiller@mabinc.net EOE

Part Time Employment

Part-time Seasonal Gardener

needed to support garden team on private estate in The Plains, VA. Hour TBD. Duties include maintenance of flower & vegetable gardens and greenhouse. Applicant must be able to perform physical labor in all weather conditions, work independently and maintain valid driver’s license with clean record. Background check req’d. Please send resume to: openclassified@yahoo.com or call 540-253-5217 for application

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BUSINESS SERVICE DIRECTORY Professional Services For all your

Heating and Cooling needs, call on

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Builder

Drywall

Home Improvment

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Lawn

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Masonry

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BUSINESS SERVICE DIRECTORY Construction

Professional Services GET YOUR BONNET ON!!

Power Washing

Windows Cleaning

POTOMAC WINDOW CLEANING CO.

WINDOW CLEANING: Inside & Outside • By Hand • Residential Specialist POWER WASHING: No Damage, Low Pressure. Soft Brushing By Hand • Removes Dirt On Brick, Concrete, Wood & Siding

Ladys’, Mens’, Children

CHASE FLOOR WAXING SERVICE

33 Beckham St, Warrenton | 540-216-7494 The corner of Culpeper & Beckham St. | Old Town Warrenton

Moving/Storage

Plumbing

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703.356.4459 | LICENSED • BONDED & INSURED

Tile T&J Ceramic Tile, Inc.

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Free Estimates • Installation & Repair • Residential & Commercial • New Homes or Remodel Work

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Pet Services

Tree Service/Firewood CHARLES JENKINS TREE SERVICES Family Owned Since 1970

LOT CLEARING • TOPPING • TRIMMING • MULCHING EDGING • FERTILIZING • TREE REMOVAL • SPRAYING ALSO SEASONED FIREWOOD & MULCH DELIVERY FREE ESTIMATES • REASONABLE RATES

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Roofing

Tree Service/Firewood

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Pet Services Tree Service/Firewood

Roofing

Professional Services

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540.349.1221 | c21nm.com 85 Garrett St. Warrenton, VA 8078 Crescent Park Dr. #205, Gainesville, VA

JUST LISTED!

OPEN HOUSE! CALL Don Robertson 540-229-3825

Country home w/3300+ sq ft Situated on 11.48 acres SUNDAY 6/9 12-3pm 8250 Diamond Hill Rd Warrenton, VA—$569,000

CALL Michelle Hale 540-222-0121 NO HOA! 3Bd, 3.5 Ba Colonial w/ Inviting front porch, Huge kitchen, farm sink, granite, SS appliances, 2 gas fireplaces, 2 master suites

Remington, VA—$394,900

CALL Brenda Rich 540-270-1659 CALL Edie Grassi 540-878-1308 Split foyer in cul de sac, Fenced Colonial corner lot w/3 Bd, 2.5 Ba back yard, Screened porch/deck, Fenced backyard w/patio New paint/carpet, Wood burning frpl, Updated Large driveway Bealeton, VA—$324,900 Bealeton, VA—$285,000

JUST LISTED! CALL Brenda Rich 540-270-1659 CALL Tammy Roop 540-270-9409 Almost new Colonial w/COMCAST Colonial on 10+ acres, 4 bd, 2.5 ba Front porch, back deck, open floor New appliances, Barn w/electric plan, updated kitchen, gas fireplace, master w/soaking tub, and water, Fenced paddocks, 4 Bd, 2.5 Ba, basement Newer roof Amissville, VA—$425,,000 Catlett, VA—$499,000

OPEN HOUSE 6/8th 1-3pm

CALL Tammy Roop 540-270-9409

Heart of Old Town Warrenton, curved staircase, custom moldings, marble floors, new maple cabinets, ss appliances, quartz counter tops, 3 Bd with 3 Ba, living room fireplace, w/o patio, in ground pool

229 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA—$495,000

JUST LISTED! CALL Kateland Rich Flinn 540-270-8558 NEW CONSTRUCTION

Custom built 4 Bd, 5.5 Ba Craftsman on 11+ acres, white kitchen w/ quartz counters and farmhouse sink, gas cooktop, double oven, wine refrig, island, nook, white oak hardwood floors, shiplap wall, master suite, covered back deck, oversized garage, fully fenced yard, 2 paddocks, finished in-law suite Nokesville, VA—$1,099,900

CALL Brenda Rich 540-270-1659 Split foyer w/screened porch 4 Bd, 3 Ba, Kitchen remodel w/ bar area, 2 car garage Remington, VA—$299,000

CALL Tammy Roop 540-270-9409

Great Commuter Location in Broad Run, 5 BR Colonial, 4 1/2 BA, family room w/fireplace, Finished basement, beautiful screen room, garage Broad Run, VA—$549,000

JUST LISTED!

CALL Edie Grassi 540-878-1308 Mintbrook Home, One Year New! 3 finished levels, 3,276+ sqft Granite, hardwoods, stainless, tile Bealeton, VA—$439,000

OPEN HOUSE 6/8th 1-3pm

PRICE REDUCED! CALL Alex Wood 540-222-7700 Private colonial on 5 acres, wood floors, tall ceilings, custom moldings, country kitchen w/island, granite counters, breakfast nook, dining room, office, living room fireplace, master suite, soaking tub, walk in closet, finished lower level, walk out patio, pergola, fire pit, huge deck, PRICE REDUCTION 10448 Wheatley School Rd, Marshall, VA—$550,000

CALL Michelle Hale 540-222-0121 Cape style cottage on 4 acres, New roof, siding, gutters, windows; well pump/tank/hvac/septic less than 5yr old, Xfinity internet Warrenton, VA—$329,900

WE FEATURE THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND SPACES THAT MAKE OUR COMMUNITY OUR COMMUNITY!

The Fauquier Community Food Bank and Thrift Store, Inc.

OPEN HOUSE

CALL Nancy Richards 540-229-9983

4 Bd, 3.5 Ba Colonial, Master has gas fireplace, Kitchen updated Sunday June 9th 1-3pm 472 Cardinal La Warrenton, VA—$449,000

Our food pantry serves 30 to 60 food insecure families per day 5 days per week. With generous donations from local grocery stores, churches, organizations and citizens our families receive a full cart of groceries twice per month. We love our donations and with every $1 we receive or profit at our thrift store we can purchase $4 worth of food. All donations of food and household items are welcome. With much gratitude and thanks to our community we would not be able to help our neighbors in need.

All donations can be dropped oﬀ at: 249 East Shirley Ave, Warrenton, VA 20186