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Nonprofits respond to reduction in donations from town By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

While considering the town’s fiscal year 2020 budget at a June 11 Town Council meeting, Warrenton Town Council members voted through a motion to cut contributions to all nonprofit organizations by 10 percent. The motion was offered by Councilman Kevin Carter (Ward 5) just before the council was set to vote on the proposed budget. Although Councilman Renard Carlos (at large) voted against the budget because of the motion, the budget passed 7-1. Carlos and Councilman Jerry Wood (Ward 1) argued against the move. Wood said in an interview June 16 that he felt blindsided by the motion. “It was a complete surprise. I found out about it about it a minute before (Mayor) Carter (Nevill) dropped the gavel. I think some of the others knew about it already. It was dirty pool.” A former Virginia delegate, Wood acknowledged, “I’ve been around politics a long time. This kind of thing happens all the time. You don’t have to look all the way to Washington to see this.” He stressed that the money that goes to nonprofits is a very small part of the budget, and that the services they provide to the town are invaluable. He said, “I started the Boys and Girls Club in Fauquier, so I know what it’s like to fill out these applications. They do good service.” He added, “The relationship the town has with these groups, it’s a partnership. These people do a lot for the town.” See NONPROFITS, page 4

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The Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance raised $8,000 during a June 2 fundraiser. The Thistle Brothers from Haymarket played all original music at the event. Devin Thistle, left, is a rising sophomore at Berklee College of Music. His brother Cameron will join him there in the fall. All the night’s performers donated their talents for the effort.

FBI announces $20,000 reward in 2018 Bealeton double homicide By Amanda Heincer  Times Staff Writer

At a news conference Tuesday afternoon, the FBI and the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office announced a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the double homicide of Duong Nguyen, 61, and his son, America Nguyen.   On Nov. 9, 2018, the father and INSIDE Business.............................................13 Classified............................................35 Communities......................................30 Faith...................................................28

son were found dead of gunshot wounds at their Bealeton home. So far, investigators have not been able to make any arrests in the case.  About 9:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 9, deputies went to the Nguyen home at 11027 Salisbury Lane in Bealeton,  after receiving a request to check on the welfare of the occupants.   When deputies arrived, they dis-

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covered the deceased men, who were unarmed, inside the home. Each had been shot; their deaths were ruled homicides.  America Nguyen was last heard from on the night of Nov. 7, 2018, when he communicated with another family member on social media, authorities said at the time.  More than seven months have passed and the Fauquier Coun-

ty Sheriff’s office and the FBI continue to investigate the case and analyze evidence collected at the scene.  Fauquier County Sheriff Bob Mosier said that investigators have received some tips in the case and that they are “closer” to resolving it, but they need more information from the public to help them solve it.  See FBI, page 7

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Remington residents see a growing sense of community Town dedicates Outdoor Community Center By Alisa Booze Troetschel Contributing Writer

An undercurrent of excitement ripples in Remington. While helping to dedicate the town’s new pavilion at the Remington Community Garden June 16, residents munched on hot dogs and popcorn dished up by the local American Legion Post 247 and shared how the quiet town’s sense of community is growing. “I feel change. Things are happening,” said John Waldeck, coordinator of the Community Garden. “People are fixing up their homes. New businesses are coming in.” Construction of the 28-foot square pavilion, which is named the Outdoor Community Center, is the most recent example of building community in Remington. A $25,000 grant from the PATH Foundation funded the structure, built by Boggs Home Improvements of Remington. Waldeck looks forward to offering presentations about gardening and mental health under the pavilion, which will seat about 40 people. Waldeck is the special projects coordinator for the Mental Health Association of Fauquier County. Mayor Gerald Billingsley summarized Remington’s history in his address to the crowd. “It’s been difficult in the past to bring people together,” Billingsley said. Many residents dealt

with long commutes to jobs and had little time for the community. But around the turn of this century, he said, groups like the Remington Community Partnership formed to create connections, to tackle the complaints of kids that there was nothing to do in Remington, and to draw people from as far away as Washington, D.C. to visit.

Community events

Remington holds a car show every year. “There were so many people at the last car show to shake a stick at,” said Chris Butler, chairman of the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors. He said the fall festival was also well attended. There’s an event in the Remington Garden every third Saturday of the month. Donations provide food and music. When darkness falls, the town government plays a movie. The Remington United Methodist Church, of which Waldeck is a member, owns the Community Garden property. About five years ago, congregants looked at the lawn across the road and wanted to do something more useful with it than mowing the grass, said Waldeck. The idea of a community garden was born. The church tills 35 plots for anyone in the community to plant a garden. Residents can pay what they wish for the privilege. Christa McDaniel is gardening for the first time. Although she has the space at her home, she prefers

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John Waldeck, right, coordinator of the Remington Community Garden, receives a plaque of appreciation from James Steele at the dedication of the Garden ‘s pavilion June 15. Steele gardens there and owns Farmers Insurance in Remington. coming to the Community Garden. A Master Gardener is there every Monday to give her advice. This is the second time McDaniel has lived in Remington. She had children while living in Bealeton, and saw that Remington was becoming the kind of place where she wanted them to grow up. The church had more in mind for the garden than producing healthy food. “This is about the community,” said Waldeck. “This is about bringing people together.” He sees opportunities to forge friendships while plucking weeds.

Positive change

Linda McClanahan has lived in Remington for 26 years. It was peaceful and quiet, she said, but gangs and drug pushers came. She’s observed a change in the past five to six years. Law-abiding folks from other areas moved in, she said, and the ranks of the

(clockwise from left) Amanda Hart of Remington and her daughter, Ella Hart, 16, Jackie Waldeck of Warrenton, Mary Beth Waldeck of Remington, Ian Waldeck of Warrenton and Marileigh Vinson of Remington, 2 months, attend the dedication of Remington Community Garden’s pavilion June 15.

law-breakers diminished. Now Remington is once more a peaceful community and open to development. Prior to erecting the pavilion, Community Garden leadership had an architectural drawing made of how to develop the garden. About 80 residents attended two meetings to share ideas; the pavilion was one of those ideas. The next goal to achieve, Waldeck thinks, is planting about 18 trees. Laying a sidewalk accessible to physically challenged and older community members is by far the most costly objective at a price tag of more than $10,000. Waldeck wants to hold a farmers market in the garden as well. “We should all be about doing something that helps others,” said Waldeck. “Isn’t that what life is all about?” Town residents can reserve the Outdoor Community Center by calling the Remington United Methodist Church, at 540-439-2570.

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Supervisors seek solutions for trucks dumping fill material from Northern Virginia By James Ivancic Times Staff Writer

Fauquier County supervisors continue to receive complaints from residents about large numbers of dump trucks bringing fill material to rural areas. They cite noise, traffic and drainage concerns and apparent violations of the county’s attempt to regulate the dumping. Supervisors are looking for an effective means to curb the influx of nonagricultural fill that can be hauled onto a site without interfering with farm production. Nonagricultural fill is defined as uncontaminated soil or rock brought onto a property from another site to support an agricultural operation. (Gravel and millings for driveway repair and loads of manure for fertilization are not considered nonagricultural fill.) At a board of supervisors meeting June 13, supervisors asked county staff to work on the wording of a zoning text amendment and come back to them with it in July. A public hearing will be necessary before the supervisors can approve an amendment.

The problem

In September 2018, the supervisors approved a zoning text amendment requiring a special exception permit for bringing in non-agricultural fill in excess of 100 cubic yards – approximately eight dump truck loads – per year for parcels of 10 or less acres. Parcels greater than 10 acres can import up to 200 cubic yards (about 15 loads) within 24 hours or up to 4,200 cubic yards (about 300 truck loads) a year. Amounts above that require

a special exception permit. Supervisors were told during their Thursday work session that the hauling and dumping problem continues. Ignorance of the restriction may be the case in some instances, but county staff believes that some are continuing to flaunt the rules despite being aware of them. Amy Rogers, the county’s chief of zoning and development services, and Heather Jenkins, assistant chief, briefed supervisors on the problem, efforts to curb it to date and how those efforts could be improved. Jenkins said there are seven zoning violation cases currently being investigated, in addition to other potential violations. Most of the cases are occurring within the Cedar Run District, Jenkins said. The nonagricultural fill is believed to be coming from roadway, industrial and commercial projects mainly from Prince William and Fairfax counties. “It’s very difficult to track where it’s coming from and where it’s going to,” said Jenkins. Some of the hauling and dumping goes on over the weekend. A hauler may go to one site on one day and a different one another day, making the activity harder to predict and track. “We have difficulty accessing some properties. We have to see it from the road,” Jenkins said, and only when someone complains. In some cases, county staff has been asked by the property owner not to return, she said. This isn’t a problem that Fauquier alone faces. Supervisors and staff discussed whether leg-

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Dwane Long was among neighbors who complained last year to Fauquier County officials about truckloads of fill brought to a site off Brent Town Road that they said created runoff problems for them, as well as dust and noise. islation on the state level was needed. They also discussed whether the county’s definition of agriculture is too broad and needs to be clarified. County attorney Kevin Burke said, “landfilling is not considered an agricultural use,” but the county would want to be careful about restricting a farmer from moving dirt from one area of his farm to another. He said the county could consider setting an acreage limit or a more sophisticated way to measure what’s coming in. Julie Bolthouse, the Piedmont Environmental Council’s Fauquier field representative, said the PEC is pursuing a legislative solution on the state level. “If there’s something in the [state] code you think would help you, we’d like to know,” Bolthouse said. Reach James Ivancic at jivancic@fauquier.com.

In primaries, GOP maintained voter turnout; Democratic voter numbers were down By James Ivancic Times Staff Writer

Republicans managed to turn out about the same number of voters in the June 11 primary elections as in the 2017 primaries; Democrats saw a drop in participation. The Republican Party in Fauquier County saw a 10.08 percent turnout at the polls for its primary, which had contested races for sheriff and commissioner of revenue. Sheriff Bob Mosier won the Republican nomination; challenger Chris Cochrane received less than 20 percent of the votes. There wasn’t a Democratic Party primary for the sheriff’s office and no one filed to run as an independent in the Nov. 5 general election. Barring a successful write-in campaign for another candidate, Mosier will begin a second four-year term in January. Eric Maybach is the Republican nominee for commissioner of revenue. Carl Wiberg came in second in that primary.

In the November election, Maybach will face Angela Smith, who filed candidacy papers as an independent. The 10.08 percent overall Republican turnout on June 11 was slightly lower than the 10.44 percent who voted in the June 13, 2017, Republican primary that had a three-way race for governor and a three-way race for lieutenant governor. Ed Gillespie became the Republican nominee for governor and Jill Vogel the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor. They lost to the Democratic candidates, Ralph Northam for governor and Justin Fairfax for lieutenant governor. The Democratic Party had a 4.17 percent turnout in Fauquier for its June 11 primary that had contested races in the 18th and 88th District for the Virginia House of Delegates. Laura Galante won the Democratic nomination for the 18th District seat; she defeated Tristan Shields. The 18th District also includ parts of Culpeper and Warren counties

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and all of Rappahannock County. Galante will face Michael Webert, the Republican incumbent, in the November election. In the 88th House District, Jessica Foster won over Kecia Evans. Foster will face Republican Mark Cole, the incumbent, in the November election. The 4.17 percent turnout for the Democratic Party primary this year in Fauquier was lower than the 7.17 percent who voted in Fauquier in the Democratic primary in 2017. That race had a two-candidate contest for the party’s nomination for governor, a three-way race for lieutenant governor and a two-way race for the 31st District House of Delegates seat. Elizabeth Guzman didn’t carry Fauquier County in winning the 31st District seat. The district includes part of Prince William County. All vote figures were supplied by the Fauquier Office of the General Registrar. Reach James Ivancic at jivancic@fauquier.com.

Midland cell tower will get 40 feet taller An extension of an existing telecommunications monopole in Midland from 80 to 120 feet tall was approved June 13 by the Fauquier County supervisors. A county waiver is needed to extend a tower’s height when the suggested extension is more than 10 percent of the total height, or 20 feet, whichever is greater. The supervisors approved the waiver by a 4-to-0 vote; Scott District Supervisor Holder Trumbo was absent. The tower is at 1380 Cromwell Road, at the intersection of Cromwell and Brent Town Road. It’s in an area zoned rural agriculture. The tower compound is within a densely forested area. Sprint is the provider on the tower. The provider’s application stated that due to a growth in customer demands and a technical update, the current height doesn’t support Sprint’s coverage objective. The tower was originally put up in 2003. Its antennas and ground equipment were updated in 2014.

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Nonprofits respond to reduction in donations from town NONPROFITS, from page 1 Before the June 11 meeting, The Boys and Girls Club of Fauquier and the Community Food Bank had already been on track to receive less than requested. The Boys and Girls Club requested $15,000, was slated to receive $10,000 and now will receive $9,000; The Fauquier Community Food Bank asked for $5,000, was set to receive $3,750. It will be given $3,375 after the 10 percent reduction. Carlos was troubled enough by the council’s June 11 decision that he posted a video on Facebook after the meeting, explaining why he spoke against the cuts and why he voted against the budget. He articulated his feeling that the decision of council, which he said was made at the last minute without the necessary analysis, was bad policy. He urged a long-range approach to budget policy, based on careful consideration in committee. He stressed the importance of “using strategies to create clear deliverables for residents… The decisions we make will have ramifications for our residents into the future.” Carlos stated he didn’t believe that one group should “come up with real lasting changes based on opinions alone.” In the “… decisions we make, we must set clear policies in place which will benefit those who come after us.” In the video, he spoke specifically about the Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance, a nonprofit that had requested $10,000, but received $2,500. Town Manager Brandie Schaefer explained June 12, “Council cited that they (the music alliance) received another small business economic development grant from the town in the amount of $7,500, so rather than give $10,000 as requested, this year they would give $2,500.” Carlos said that the group got “no notice that receiving the first grant would prevent them from receiving other funding from the town.” He added, “I don’t find that to be fair. I don’t find that to be just.”

“If Warrenton wants to be an arts community, it has to invest in community-based organizations that contribute to that arts environment.” LYNN BELL CEO, Boys and Girls Club of Fauquier

During the discussion before the budget vote, Councilmen Brett Hamby (Ward 3), Alec Burnett (Ward 2), Robert Kravetz (Ward 4), Sean Polster (at large) and Mayor Carter Nevill agreed on the need to cut costs. Polster said in a statement Tuesday: “I … personally felt that we continually cut and pull from our departments’ budgets without any cuts to outside agencies. An example I used during the meeting was that a new $500,000 financial software system was budgeted that would create efficiencies and streamlined systems … for staff and the public. This was a hard, but necessary decision to begin to fix crucial shortcomings that have been discovered in our IT infrastructure here in town.” He added, “The government should also not collect taxes from town businesses and residents for services, then tell them where to charitably contribute their taxes to nonprofits without a process that maintains accountability of the people’s money, while also continually cutting the town manager’s budget.” Nevill explained the budget process in a statement June 18: “The budget is a six-month process facing shifting demands while preparing for final vote. Council requested a balanced budget in the face of rising costs, without raising taxes or imposing new fees. (Town Manager) Ms. (Brandie) Schaeffer’s budget started by cutting $200,000 in department requests, and a further $200,000 in cuts to previously funded programs last year. This was a very tight budget before we even started council work sessions.” He continued, “… Cuts were made in every department through Tightening the town’s belt the process. A police detective was cut from the Donations that nonprofits will budget process, reducing receive from the Town our public safety capaciAllegro Community School of the Arts: $9,000 ty.” He also cited unforeBoys and Girls Club of Fauquier: $9,000 seen IT needs and repairs Fauquier Cadre: $1,800 to town properties after a Fauquier Community Action Committee/Head May 25 storm. Start/Bright Stars: $9,000 He added, “From the Fauquier Community Child Care: $4,050 very beginning of the budFauquier Community Food Bank: $3,375 get process this year, counFauquier Family Shelter: $6,030 cil members have been Fauquier Free Clinic: $9,000 discussing the funding reFauquier Historical Society: $9,000 quests of outside agencies. Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance: $2,500 … It is unfortunate that the Leadership Fauquier: $2,700 perception is the discussion Literacy Volunteers of Fauquier County: $2,250 regarding funding of outLord Fairfax Community College: $6,750 side agencies happened last Piedmont Dispute Resolution Center: $900 minute when in fact there Winter Celebration of the Arts: $4,500 had been finance commitTotal to be disbursed from the Town of tee meetings, as well as a Warrenton: $79,855 work session five days prior Total before June 11 reductions: $91,450 where it was discussed at

length. These agencies contribute immensely to the general welfare of our town, and we absolutely value their services. Of that there is no question.”

Nonprofits weigh in

Justin Roger Burns, acting executive director of the Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance, said that his organization will adjust to the smaller than anticipated donation from the town. “I have no doubt that no programing will need to be cut and we will adapt operations procedures appropriately.” But Burns is disappointed in the way the change played out. He said, “We did not find out about this till after the town council meeting. It saddens me the lack of ownership, responsibility and accountability in the decisions that our elected officials make and the impact it has on the less fortunate and vulnerable, in not just this organization but every organization affected!” Rob Marino, executive director of the Fauquier Free Clinic, said, “I don’t think that this was a good decision… Over the years as an organization we have grown to meet an expanding need and we have worked hard to find funding from the community to support that growth. We have never asked the town for any increase over the $10,000 that was originally approved. “I also wish I had known about this decision. I was in a meeting with a bunch of volunteers last week, working on fundraising and someone asked me about it. Unfortunately, that was the first I heard that there was any issue. I would have been happy to discuss this with anyone who had questions,” Marino said. He concluded, “We will find a way to adapt. We always do. It is a small loss for a program of our size … I believe the town gets a huge return on a tiny investment in local nonprofits. As a resident of the Town of Warrenton myself, I think all of us benefit from the nonprofits that are serving this community.” Lynn Bell, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Fauquier, said that her organization has to be prepared for fluctuations in funding. “We’ll be OK,” she said. “The $1,000 won’t affect our operations.” But she cautioned the Town Council: “I’m an advocate for the town to

“While we believe the adopted budget best addresses the needs of our town residents in the most fiscally responsible way, we recognize that some of the very best among us appeared to be deprived of needed funding.” CARTER NEVILL Mayor, Town of Warrenton

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The Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance raised $8,000 during a June 2 fundraiser. During the event, Warrenton Police Officer Cpl. Chris Campbell stepped up to play drums with The Elizabeth Lawrence Band. He also spoke to the crowd about how music education and development helps young people. have a long-term vision for what they think the town of Warrenton should look like.” If Warrenton wants to be seen as a community that cares about vulnerable populations, she said, it needs to have a long-term strategy for how to invest in local nonprofits that do this work. “If Warrenton wants to be an arts community, it has to invest in community-based organizations that contribute to that arts environment.”

Looking ahead

Wood said that he thinks donations to outside agencies will be cut even more in future budgets. He said, “I think they’ll do away with it all together.” Polster said Tuesday, “I’ve heard from one person that was upset and a handful that were thankful for diligence in spending their taxes. Our community success and resilience is dependent on partnerships between government, private sector and non-governmental organizations. I believe we all welcome the conversation that has surrounded this decision as it will make a better process for the future, and I always welcome feedback.” Nevill said in his statement, “I am sincerely sorry that we were not able to fully fund all of the non-profits’ requests. While we believe the adopted budget best addresses the needs of our town residents in the most fiscally responsible way, we recognize that some of the very best among us appeared to be deprived of needed funding.” In a spirit of healing, Carlos would like to see the town move on. “I feel that the manner in which this was handled by the town has caused some wounds to some of the groups, and I for one do not wish to continue to stir up those wounds, by continuing to comment on the negative aspects of the situation. “However, in looking forward, I will continue to show my support for these groups by working closely with them and hope to share with the public the outstanding work that they continue to do in this community.” Reach Robin Earl at rearl@fauquier.com

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Montessori School in The Plains opens fall enrollment By James Ivancic

What is a Montessori school?

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The space is ready. Staff is being hired and enrollment has begun. Come September, Grace Episcopal Church in The Plains will debut its Montessori school. Micah Earle, a church member with 17 years of experience in Montessori education, serves as head of school. “I saw the opportunity to become head of school, I applied and, lo and behold, I was hired,” said Earle with a smile during an open house for the school on June 8. A second open house is planned for 10 a.m. to noon on July 20. Grace Montessori will offer instruction to children ages 18 months to 6 years, split between two classrooms. Sept. 3 will be the first day of instruction. Earle said she hopes to start the school year with a minimum of 10 to 15 students. Two were enrolled as of June 8. School enrollment will be capped at 55. Earle plans to hire two teachers and two teacher assistants for the two classrooms. The school is located on the second floor of the wing that is across the courtyard from the English Gothic-style church at 6507 Main St. “What’s different about Grace Montessori is that is faith-based. There will be lessons featuring characters in the Bible and a weekly chapel service,” explained Earle. Besides being head of school, Earle is the lead catechist – teacher of religion for the school. In deciding to start a school, church leadership and members wanted faith to be part of the curriculum, Earle explained. And it’s a school open to all in the age group served. “We really want to be a school of the community,” Earle said. Weston Mathews, rector of Grace Episcopal Church, said, “We all want children in our area to have a neighborhood school where they can develop independence and a sense of wonder and joy for the world around us … My hope is that Grace Montessori School will be a place where children can slow down and can develop their imagination guided by excellent teachers. The intersection of the Montessori meth-

According to Micah Earle, head of Grace Montessori School in The Plains, these are things that make a Montessori classroom different: • Multi-age grouping. At Grace Montessori School, the children will be in groups, 18 months through 3 years old and 3 to 6 years old • Scientific method of teaching • Reality based • Children are encouraged to collaborate together on ideas • A focus on internal self discipline • Emphasis is on the child • Individual lessons • Concrete learning • Respect for individual differences • Children learn to care for themselves and develop independence • The goal is to foster a love of learning TIMES STAFF PHOTOS/JAMES IVANCIC

Micah Earle leads the new Grace Montessori School opening this September at Grace Episcopal Church in The Plains. od, Sofia Cavaletti’s ‘Catechesis of the Good Shepherd,’ and a weekly chapel service is a great way to nurture the whole child and their spiritual lives and I believe children will thrive here.” All activities in a Montessori classroom are designed to nurture the emotional, intellectual and physical growth of the child. Hands-on learning opportunities and teaching children at their level of development are stressed. “The instruction is very experiential, very individualized in the mixed-age groups,” Earle said. Elizabeth Wright of The Plains came to the June 8 open house with her sons, Harrison, 5, and Mason, 2. She wants to enroll Mason in a preschool and came to the Grace Montessori open house to learn more about the school and the Montessori approach. Harrison will be attending kindergarten at Claude Thompson Elementary School in Marshall. Wright talked to Earle while the two boys played in a classroom with a friend of Earle’s, Sonia Baker. “It sounds really good if we can work it out with financial assistance,” Wright said. She’d be talking it over with her husband, Wright said. Financial assistance is available to

cover tuition, which is $6,950 for the half-day Monday through Friday program for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years; $7,950 for a full school day Monday through Friday and $5,950 for a half day for 3- to 5-year-olds; $7,950 for a full Monday through Friday school day for kindergarten, and $1,650 for the extended day program running 90 minutes Monday through Friday. Tuition includes snacks, field trips, materials and supplies. Students also receive a school bag and T-shirt. Tuition

can be paid in 10 monthly installments. There’s a 5 percent discount for siblings who are enrolled. Tuition is prorated if a student is enrolled after the September to June school year begins. The school will be self-sustaining, through tuition and grants, Earle said. Reach James Ivancic at jivancic@fauquier.com.

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She’s a Ladee who hunts for explosives By James Ivancic Times Staff

Ms. Ladee Liberty, or Ladee for short, loves tennis balls. When Master Deputy Will Harner tosses one, she’ll run, pick it up and return it to him. Ladee is a German short-hair pointer, the latest K-9 in service at the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office. “I’ve got to keep it fun,” said Harner. “We have to include some type of toy. There’s got to be a reward. She loves the squeaky ball.” Ladee has a more serious side too. She’s in training to use her keen sense of smell to detect black powder, dynamite and C-4 explosives. Ladee’s been assigned to Harner and is in the midst of six weeks of training – at least four hours a day – at Professional Canine Services in Culpeper. She lives with Harner and

his family and travels to work with him, riding behind the front seat in a Chevy Tahoe. Born and bred in Holland, Ladee was purchased from Shallow Creek Kennels in Sharpsville, Pennsylvania, about a month ago. The Warrenton Kennel Club made a $3,000 donation to cover part of the $5,500 cost. “She was as green as can be” when she arrived, Harner said. But she responds well to training. “This type is bred to be a bird dog. It has more of a hunt drive,” Harner said. When the dog detects something that she’s trained to be on the lookout for, her nose points in that direction, her back and tail straighten, and a front paw will lift. Simply put, she’s taught to detect, indicate and alert. See LADEE, page 7

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FBI announces $20,000 reward in 2018 Bealeton double homicide FBI, from page 1 “I will say yes, that we are closer now than we were in November,” Mosier said at the news conference, held at the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office.  Mosier and Acting Special Agent in charge of the FBI Washington Field Offices Criminal Division, Charles Dayoub, weren’t able to say how many tips they’ve received in the case so far, but, Mosier said “what we do have hasn’t led to a resolution.” For that reason, the sheriff’s office asked the FBI, which has been involved in the investigation from the beginning, to help by providing a reward for information in the case.  Mosier and Dayoub said they could not comment on details of the investigation, or release new details related to the case.   In media reports at the time, Duong Nguyen was described as a hardworking man who worked as a cabinetmaker and who became a U.S. citizen after fleeing North Vietnam. America Nguyen had just started a job at Amazon and was working toward his college degree at the time of his death. Friends and family members were shocked by the men’s deaths, as was the community, Mosier said.  “This has shaken a quiet county, a country community,” Mosier said. “… It’s something we don’t have here.”   Friends became worried when America did not report for work and did not respond to messages, prompting the request for a welfare check, authorities said at the time.  Two other members of the Nguyen family—Duong’s wife and daughter—also resided in the home and were in Vietnam at the time of the shootings, authorities said.  At the news conference, Mosier described the Nguyens as “normal people, going about their normal routine” at the time of the homicides.   Immigrants from Vietnam, Duong Nguyen and his wife “so deeply loved America” that they named their children America and Virginia, Mosier said.  “They were good Americans and have suffered this brutal circumstance in their lives,” Mosier said.

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Charles Dayoub, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Washington Field Office's Criminal Division, speaks at a news conference Tuesday announcing a $20,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest in the November 2018 double homicide of Duong and America Nguyen in Bealeton. “So we are going to do what we can to bring this to its resolution.”  Following the homicides, detectives canvassed the neighborhood, looking for anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious. K-9 units searched the area around the home and other locations for evidence. About a week after the homicide, deputies handed out informational flyers to drivers on Oak Shade Road at Va. 28 and on Va. 28 near Tapp Hollow Lane in attempt to reach commuters who many have seen anything suspicious.  At the news conference Tuesday, investigators again renewed their plea for information from anyone who may have traveled the Va. 28 (Catlett Road) corridor in Fauquier County to Prince William County on the evening of Nov. 7, 2018, or in the early morning hours of Nov. 8, 2018. Anyone who remembers seeing anything or anyone suspicious is asked to call the FBI.  “I don’t think any detail is too small,” said Dayoub.   Anyone with information is asked to call the FBI Washington Field Office at 202-278-2000 or to contact a local FBI field office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate. Tips can be submitted online at tips.fbi.gov. All tips can remain anonymous.  The FBI is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the homicides.

She’s a Ladee who hunts for explosives LADEE, from page 6 “Find boom boom” is the command the dog receives from the handler. Then it’s up to her. “We can help, but the dog is using it’s natural instinct,” Harner said. It would be an uphill struggle to train a dog for police work if that natural hunt drive isn’t present, he said. The four hours of daily training is broken down into 20-minute increments so as not to overtax the dog. After each training day, Harner plays ball with her for relaxation. Ladee’s job will be to locate a potential explosive device if the presence of one is suspected, or to do

random searches at events. She’ll also conduct searches of Fauquier courtrooms, according to Sgt. James Hartman of the Sheriff’s Office. Ladee won’t be cross-trained for other purposes – such as seeking out drugs—because officers wouldn’t know if she is reacting to an explosive or a drug, Harner explained. Harner has been with the Sheriff’s Office for 17 years and is one of four dog handlers with the office. Ladee likes being around people and isn’t happy when she isn’t. “As long as she can see somebody, she’s fine,” Harner said. Reach James Ivancic at jivancic@fauquier.com

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Virginia State Police report shows decline in violent crime in 2018 Virginia saw a 2 percent decrease in violent crime in 2018, according to a report on local and statewide crime figures released by Virginia State Police Friday. Violent crime includes murder, forcible sex offenses, robbery and aggravated assault, according to the report. The number of reported homicides statewide decreased from 455 in 2017 to 391 in 2018, according to the report, which also states that 43.7 percent of homicide victims and 49.4 percent of offenders were men between 18 and 34. Of the known weapons reported

for violent crimes, firearms were used in 77.2 percent of homicides and 55 percent of robberies, according to the state police report. Motor vehicle thefts and attempted thefts increased 2.4 percent compared to 2017, according to the state police report. In 2018, 10,472 vehicles were stolen statewide and 9,836 were recovered. The reported value of all stolen vehicles was $94,796,605. Drug and narcotic arrests rose 3 percent, compared to 2017. Marijuana arrests represented 59 percent of all drug arrests. Arrests related to amphetamines/meth-

amphetamines saw the biggest increase, 68.8 percent, from 2,063 in 2017 to 3,483 in 2018. Fraud offenses decreased 8.5 percent compared to 2017. Robbery decreased 16.1 percent and of the 3,623 robberies and attempted robberies reported statewide in 2018, 42 percent took place between 6 p.m. and midnight. There were 161 hate crimes reported in 2018, a 20.3 percent decrease from 2017. Of those, 60.2 percent were racially or ethnically motivated, according to the report. Of all reported hate crime,

33.5 percent was associated with destruction/damage/vandalism of property and another 36 percent was associated with the offense of assault.

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County, state, focus on boosting business Fauquier Chamber hosts economic summit By James Ivancic Times Staff Writer

Every region of Virginia should share in economic growth, not just the higher population centers north of Fauquier County. That’s the message Jason El Koubi, executive vice president of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, delivered at the second annual Fauquier Economic Summit on June 13. Also speaking at the event were Del. Michael Webert, R-18, Fauquier County Supervisors Chairman Chris Butler, Fauquier Economic Development Director Miles Friedman and Warrenton Town Manager Brandie Schaeffer. Webert said the county supervisors have been working to bring businesses to the county’s service districts and help existing businesses to grow. Butler talked about the county’s efforts to encourage and support home businesses, expand broadband service and approve cell towers. Schaeffer noted the town’s efforts to streamline the permitting process. In the case of issuing business permits, what was once typically a 12-day process -- involving visits to three different offices -- is now a one-day process that can be handled “over the counter” at a single location, she said.

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El Koubi’s VEDP helps recruit new businesses to Virginia and encourages existing ones to expand. It also builds international trade relationships. He said Virginia slipped in the rankings for various measures of economic vitality in recent years. (WalletHub ranked Virginia 34th in the nation under the “best states for business” measure. CEOs surveyed in “Chief Executive” ranked Virginia 13th in 2019, up two slots from 2018. Forbes most recent survey has Virginia in fourth.) El Koubi explained that the 2008 recession hurt the commonwealth, and except for tourism, Virginia stopped aggressively promoting itself as a place to set up shop. But that’s changing, he said. The state has a goal of adding 20,000 to 40,000 jobs each year for the next five years. To do that, the commonwealth is drawing up a portfolio of sites and attributes. It’s also working to customize workforce development programs for the needs of individual employers, El Koubi said. The state has developed “transformational goals” that include robust job growth, increasing its “best state for business” ranking and seeing to it that every region of the state wins. El Koubi said that the information technology field is the job sector that has the greatest potential for growth. Why does a corporation choose a particular site? El Koubi said the top 10 factors are: • Availability of skilled labor • Labor costs • Highway accessibility

• Corporate tax rate • Tax exemptions • Quality of life • State and local incentives • Energy and availability costs • Available buildings • Occupancy or construction costs. Virginia benefits from having a relatively low tax burden and fewer regulatory restrictions, El Koubi said. The proximity of airports and Virginia’s seaports are pluses, as is its reputation for “diverse, highly qualified employees.” Virginia is marking the 50th anniversary of the “Virginia is for Lovers”

advertising campaign, said Tyler Carroll, business development specialist for the Virginia Tourism Corporation. Tourism spending in Virginia hit $26 billion in 2018, putting it eighth on the list of state rankings in that category, Carroll said. That’s a 4.4 percent increase over the previous year and the spending produced $1.8 billion in revenue to the state and localities. The travel industry is the fifth largest employer in Virginia. Tourism creates “vibrant communities” because it provides employment, tax revenue and sales revenue, Carroll said. “Tourism can attract businesses and talent,” he said.

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This year’s economic summit was held at Airlie in Warrenton and drew an audience of about 105. The plan is to hold the summit at a different venue each year, according to Joe Martin, president of the Fauquier County Chamber of Commerce, host of the event. Reach James Ivancic at jivancic@fauquier.com

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Nonprofts are community partners The Fauquier Times has covered the Town Council’s decision to reduce its donations to nonprofits in several stories since June 11. You may ask, “What’s all the fuss about? It’s only 10 percent. Those organizations won’t miss it. No big deal.” There’s truth to that. The local nonprofits involved are used to weathering financial fluctuations. They fundraise, and understand they’ll be able to make up the difference. The nonprofit leaders we talked to about it were philosophical about the reduction in donations. And it’s also true that saving taxpayer money is a responsible and prudent practice. We are sure taxpayers appreciate a critical eye on funding outside agencies that are not a part of government. In addition, the town had unforeseen expenses that were non-negotiable – IT needs, health insurance costs, repairs to town hall – that needed to be paid for. That being said, the fact that councilmen Renard Carlos and Jerry Woods admitted to being surprised by the motion – which was suggested before the vote on the proposed budget adoption -- means that not all councilmen were aware that nonprofit funding cuts were on the table. The issue of giving money to nonprofits had been discussed before, including, we are told, at financial committee meetings and at a June 6 council work session. The Fauquier Times reported on that session, and explained the plan to have nonprofits update council at the six-month mark in order to continue receiving their funding for the second half of the year. Trimming the funding was mentioned, but not discussed in earnest at that session. All the nonprofits who responded to a request for comments said they would have liked to be part of the process. It seems that rather than a financial issue, this may be a communication issue. Several of the Warrenton Town Council members are experts at communication. They employ social media on a daily basis and frequently emphasize the importance of transparency in government. Reaching out to the nonprofit leaders would have gone a long way in preventing hard feelings. It is important to remember that the folks who run the nonprofits involved are providing services that directly benefit town residents. They should be considered partners in making Warrenton a better place.

A first step toward an answer We are taking a few lines here to commend the Board of Supervisors for addressing the problem of the dumping of fill material at local farms, (See this week’s story on page 3.) We have fielded the stories of neighbors who endure the seemingly endless parade of dump trucks hauling fill material from Northern Virginia past their houses at all hours. We have heard concerns from residents about runoff and noise and traffic safety, and have seen that they have appealed to the county for help. County officials follow up and investigate, but they don’t have all the tools they need to alleviate the problem. It’s a complicated issue with – perhaps – no perfect solution. But it’s time for county staff to take a close look at options.

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In September 1969, a photograph of the Warrenton Bypass was published shortly after work on the highway was finished. Barricades had been placed down the middle of the highway, indicating where a raised median could go, something the town government wanted for safety and aesthetic purposes – but the Department of Highways declined to build. 75 Years Ago June 22, 1944 Sgt. Jasper W. Early, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Early of Bealeton, is home on leave wearing the Distinguished Flying Cross, one of the Army Air Forces’ top decorations. Gunner on a Liberator bomber, he has completed 30 missions over German territory. Miss Ada Claire Snyder and Lt. William D. Snyder were married at the Warrenton Presbyterian Church at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday. The bride was given in marriage by her brother-in-law, Dr. Winfree Hughes. WAC Capt. Jessie Neale Jensen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Neale of Bealeton, recently met her husband, Lt. Jay W. Jensen, in Australia after a separation of nearly a year. Lt. Jensen was deep in New Guinea jungle when he received orders to report to Australia, where he met his wife who was there on temporary duty. 50 Years Ago June 19, 1969 An oil copy of the portrait of the Hon. Francis Fauquier, Lt. Governor of Virginia from 1758-68 was recently given to the Board of Supervisors by The Fauquier Democrat, correcting an error going back 45 years. In January 1968, it was discovered that the portrait given to the county in 1924 by the Fauquier Historical Society was actually a

painting of William Fauquier, a relative of the Governor. Brock Townsend, son of Dr. and Mrs. H. L. Townsend of Marshall, arrived in Vietnam June 9 for a year’s tour of duty with the Officer in Charge of Construction, U. S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command staff. 25 Years Ago June 22, 1994 The principal’s advisory group at Liberty High School proposed a fourpart fundraising program on Monday, with a goal of $75,000 by Oct. 1. LHS Principal John Harrison announced the plans at a meeting on Monday. The money raised will go toward the continued building of the athletic complex. Congress has joined the battle over Disney’s America, as Rep. Michael A. Andrews, D-Texas, submitted a resolution opposing the proposed location of the theme park to the House of Delegates last week. The resolution was intended to protect the Manassas Battlefield and the Shenandoah National Park, both of which are close to the proposed site of Disney’s America. Despite a number of pleas to move ahead with plans to donate 50 acres of county land for a community college outside of Warrenton, the Board of Supervisors delayed any action until September. –COMPILED BY JOHN T. TOLER

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PATH speaks up for Warrenton nonprofits Schools making progress on equity; more work needs to be done On behalf of the PATH Foundatools, training and resources to tion and the Center for Nonprofit Excellence, we’re writing to share our support for the incredible work done by nonprofits across the area. After reading the June 12 article, “Proposed Warrenton budget maintains current tax rate,” we were disappointed by the unflattering characterization of some nonprofits in Warrenton. As each one of our organizations works extensively with a wide variety of nonprofits, we’d like to reflect on our experiences with their service to the Warrenton community. The past five years have offered the staff and board of the PATH Foundation the opportunity to closely work with dozens of area nonprofits. These organizations have repeatedly impressed us with their dedication, resourcefulness and impact on our great community. In short, they deliver. Their presence makes our community better, and without them, incredible gaps in food, shelter, child care, health care and more would quickly become evident. Since 2015, the PATH Foundation has partnered with the Center for Nonprofit Excellence to offer

help over 200 nonprofits grow even stronger. This capacity-building support has been received by an engaged and committed nonprofit sector – of which Warrenton and its surrounding area should be very proud. Our work together is on the forefront of philanthropic efforts and community building work, and other areas in the state are in the process of replicating the model already in place at the PATH Resource Center. We understand the challenges of local government in balancing the budget with competing priorities. The portion of the budget attributed to contributions is just 0.5 percent, but it still deserves attention. Hopefully, the nonprofit sector can be engaged in the conversation about solutions on this process. Communities thrive when all of its sectors work hand-in-hand as partners. We embrace that vision.

CHRISTY CONNOLLY President & CEO PATH Foundation CINDY COLSON Deputy Director of Strategic Partnerships Center for Nonprofit Excellence

Kudos to county supervisors There is no fairer test of a government’s competence and responsibility than its capacity and willingness to confront and rectify its mistakes. Fauquier’s Board of Supervisors aced this test on June 13, when it ordered a sweeping rewrite of its hastily enacted and widely abused 2018 ordinance ostensibly regulating the storage and disposal of non-agricultural fill material on agricultural property. In an extraordinarily candid work session with the county’s capable and seriously overstretched zoning and enforcement officials, the supervisors acknowledged that construction companies, haulers and county landowners all are taking undue advantage of loosely written and definitionally vague rules aimed at preventing the irresponsible disposal of potentially hazardous fill material on Fauquier farms. The supervisors effectively recognized the error of ignoring warnings

from the Piedmont Environmental Council and Citizens for Fauquier County that the ordinance should: establish low-volume triggers for its disposal permitting requirements; clearly define what uses qualify as agricultural exemptions from its disposal prohibitions; and require written records of the source, contents, carrier and final destinations of every truckload of fill material. The board also acknowledged that effective regulation of the disposal of non-agricultural fill material will necessarily involve other local governments (regional consistency) and the General Assembly (meaningful distinctions between agricultural and non-agricultural uses). At a time when disrespect for government is widespread and often deserved, it is heartening to see Fauquier’s elected officials demonstrate what political leadership looks like. LES CHEEK Warrenton

It only takes one. I picked up a great piece of advice a long time ago - “If you don’t tell your story, someone else will.” We began a conversation within our school division about equity several years ago, and since then, there seems to be a general misunderstanding regarding what exactly we are trying to accomplish. The mission is simple: We want to ensure that every kid, no matter their disability, race, gender, or socio-economic condition, receives what they need in order to be successful. Period. Our mission statement reads, “Fauquier County Public Schools, an innovative learning community, is committed to developing creative, confident and knowledgeable citizens who are globally competitive by cultivating the potential of each learner.” Right now, this commitment is not being realized by every student. Not every kid in our division, for whatever reason, is receiving everything they need to be successful. So, what do we do? First, we need to own this reality as a school division, and that includes me. And second, we need to make a decision. We can keep doing as we have been doing and, as Einstein described as the definition of insanity, “… expect a different result.” Or, we can work differently and equip every teacher and staff member with the additional tools they need to help every kid become the absolute best version of themselves. We choose to work differently. We choose to reach all kids, encourage all kids, support all kids, and, ultimately, make connections with kids that, perhaps, we have not been able to connect with to this point. If we do not, many of these kids will continue to fall through the cracks and enter our community as young adults who are vulnerable, marginalized, aimless and desperate for a chance. We can’t allow this to happen, and we must put people in front of them who are sufficiently equipped to help them. Our decision to work differently has started to pay off. I am very proud that we have one of the highest graduation rates in the state (96.1 percent for the class of 2018,

95.5 percent for African-American students). But we still have gaps in places, and we need to continue to work to ensure that every kid receives what they need in order to be successful. For some, the knee-jerk reaction is that this is simply an attempt to lower the bar so that all kids can succeed at minimal levels. I am actually advocating for the opposite: we need to raise the bar for all and give all students what they need, when they need it, and how they need it, so they can exceed even our highest expectations. Who can possibly disagree with this? We can debate (and it is a worthy debate) what the best strategies are for getting there, but I respectfully submit that we, as a community, should agree that this is a valuable and attainable goal … because it is! And, by the way, this is the same conversation that perhaps every school division in the state is having currently. Thank goodness that the age of one-size-fits-all measures of success is gradually being replaced with more authentic measures of achievement. Lastly, I want to humbly share why this subject is so near and dear to my heart: I was one of those stereotyped, low-achieving, special education students who was pushed through the system. There were consistently low expectations for me … and I met them every time. It only took one man to look me in the eye at age 15 and say, “I believe in you. You can accomplish anything you like. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.” I literally write this with tears in my eyes as I recall that amazing man who stuck with me for the next three years and who helped to change my path in life. Sometimes, it only takes one teacher, one coach, one bus driver, one custodian, one principal to turn a kid’s life around. We can ensure that every kid receives what they need to be successful. I believe this with every ounce of my being, and if we work together, we’ll get there. I promise. DAVID JECK, Ed.D. Superintendent of Fauquier County Public Schools

Before passing new gun legislation, let’s answer these questions first We are at an interesting crossroads in today’s political environment, where the discussion is to either trample on individual freedoms or to actually mitigate gun violence. Our governor’s stated goals fall under the former and is out of the Democrat Party playbook and would not have stopped the massacre in Virginia Beach or Virginia Tech, or, or, or … There are a number of questions that need answers before the House of Delegates and Senate start proposing laws. • Who are committing these crimes? • Convicted felons or known gang members? • People new to crime? • Currently felons are proscribed from possessing

guns so why are they still on the street to commit other crimes and how do Virginia criminal codes treat felons in possession of guns? • Where are the crimes concentrated? • In urban or rural areas? • Are gun crimes concentrated in larger urban areas, and if so, how do the courts in those areas treat these criminals? • Where do those who commit gun crimes get their firearms? • Are the guns stolen? • Purchased by the criminal legally at a dealer? • At specific gun stores? • Or through straw purchases by affiliates? The BATFE has a program called forward

trace that can trace a gun to the dealer that sold that it and then the records can be subpoenaed to determine who first legally bought it. It there are straw man purchases being made by affiliates of criminals, what are the Virginia criminal code violations for this activity? It is a federal crime, but not evenly enforced. I think if our representatives started with real answers to these questions then we avoid what I call “when in danger, when in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout.” That seems to be the current mode of operation in government today. JOHN MAXWELL Warrenton

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Citizens voice concerns about U.S. 29 ‘cutting the hills’ project Blasting will begin in less than four weeks By Anita L. Sherman

in Fauquier and surrounding counties to the impending shutdown of U.S. 29 northbound lanes starting in earWhile many folks were headed ly July. The work will require closing to celebratory parties for winning the northbound lanes of U.S. 15/29 candidates after Tuesday’s June 11 between July 8 and Aug. 2 from the primary election, roughly 70 headed Route 676 (Riley Road) intersection to Battlefield Baptist Church on Lee to just south of the Route 29/215 interHighway to a “Pardon Our Dust” section, a distance of about 0.9 mile. meeting hosted by the Virginia DeOnce completed, the project will partment of Transportation. It was regrade the northbound lanes and rean opportunity to learn more about move two hills that have contributed the project to regrade the north- to significant crashes on that busy bound lanes of U.S. 29 approaching section of highway just south of the Route 215 (Vint Hill Road) in north- Prince William County line. The inern Fauquier County and to meet the tent of the project will improve the project team and ask questions. stopping sight distance on the apJohn Lynch, chief VDOT engi- proach to the Route 215 (Vint Hill neer on the project, addressed the Road) intersection. gathering, readily acknowledging, During that time traffic will be “we know it’s going to be a mess.” redirected to alternate routes, many “We know during the first few of which are secondary roads, like days that folks will be working their Beverleys Mill Road, which conway through … trying to find the nects Va. 55 to U.S. 29 best route,” Lynch said. Northbound traffic will detour usLynch explained that several al- ing U.S, 17 north from Warrenton to ternatives were looked at before Interstate 66 at Marshall, then using making the decision to completely I-66 east to Gainesville. The closure shut down northbound traffic. will not affect southbound traffic and “It would have doubled the cost drivers will be able to turn onto and to build two more lanes,” said Lynch from Vint Hill Road during the cloadding, “we’d have congestion all day sure. Access to private entrances, inif we left one lane open each way.” cluding the Battlefield Baptist Church, “This is the best we can do to fix will be maintained during the closure. the safety problem,” he said. Commuter traffic and trucks will And it’s the safety factor that be encouraged to use U.S. 17 to achad many concess I-66. cerned. According to “It’s going to VDOT spokesbe a nightmare,” man Lou Hatsaid Vee Kreitz, ter, big GPS who owns a providers like horse farm and Google and lives on BeverWaze have been leys Mill Road. notified about “I very much A crowd gathered at Battlefield Baptist the planned respect VDOT Church on Lee Highway June 11 to learn closure. Pass… but this road more and voice their concerns about through truck is dangerous … the upcoming VDOT “Cutting the Hills” traffic will be I just want to project to begin July 8. barred from know if other alportions of secternatives were seriously looked at… ondary roads like routes 245, 600, 602 and 628 near the construction this is a drastic method.” Kreitz said that she and other neigh- area. They will be forced to take the bors have lobbied locally through the U.S. 17 detour. Lynch expressed optimism that sheriff’s office and others to do something about the speeds on Beverleys if the regional plan of diverting the Mill Road. While 35 mph is posted, bulk of the traffic to the U.S. 17 detour Kreitz said there is a hill that goes up works, “we’ll be in pretty good shape.” “I’m trying to figure out how earcoming from the north and once crested, motorists speed up to reach U.S. 29. ly I’ll need to leave to get on Route VDOT has had signs posted for 17 to 66,” whispered one resident as several months along primary and a gentleman next to her shared the secondary roads alerting motorists alternate route map that VDOT had Community Editor

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U.S. 29 (Lee Highway) will be closed to northbound traffic just past Battlefield Baptist Church through the intersection of Vint Hill Road (Route 215) starting July 8.

Southbound traffic on U.S. 29 will remain open (except when blasting). copies of for distribution. Jason Vanderford Evans also lives on Beverleys Mill Road and is a neighbor of Kreitz.“I’ve emailed them again [Fauquier Sheriff’s Office and VDOT] a safety study that I put together,” said Evans, “we’ve been talking about safety on Beverleys Mill Road long before this project…which will make it worse.” “According to their own statistics, there are roughly 2,700 cars on that road a day,” said Evans, worried about his neighbors crossing the road to reach their mailboxes which, for many, are on one side of the road and not directly at the end of their driveways. Both Evans and Kreitz talked about a “parade of cars” and expressed their concerns that “someone could be killed.” Several residents on Broad Run Church Road shared that sentiment again talking about the narrowness of the secondary roads. “There is no area to get off … except someone’s driveway,” said one.

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$3,544,568.45 design-build contract by the Commonwealth Transportation Board at its April 10 meeting. Chemung is partnering with Volkert Inc., of Mobile, Alabama, which will provide design services for the project. Billy Myers, contract administrator for Chemung, told the crowd that, “this is the fastest, design-build project that VDOT has ever procured.” Many in the crowd expressed doubt that the project could be completed in a three-week timeframe. “This project is very important to us,” said Myers, “we take it very seriously.” Blasting will be involved to break through the rock to level the hills. “Will it feel like an earthquake … will our houses shake?” was a question asked of Myers by several in the audience. “More like seismic shock or waves,” said Myers, referring to waves of energy that travel through the earth’s layers from such occurrences as earthquakes, volcanoes, magna movements or man-made explosions.

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Citizens voice concerns about U.S. 29 ‘cutting the hills’ project From HILLS, page 13 Myers noted that southbound traffic will be stopped at Vint Hill Road when blasting, projected to last about eight minutes, occurs. “We’ll be blasting once a day,” said Myers. “We have several quarries and very large equipment to handle this … it will be a sight unlike you’ve seen before when five rigs are lined up side by side at one time to drill.” Chemung Regional Project Manager David Bradeson explained that it will probably take several days of blasting to clear the rock. With a tight timeframe, Bradeson said that they are incentivized to get it done. “When we accepted the contract, it said you have ‘x’ number of days to get the job done … we’re planning to work 14 to 16 hours a day but, if necessary, we’ll work 24 hours a day, seven days a week.” “What about the weather?” one man asked. Rain or shine, workers are anticipated to put in long days however, “if it’s pouring down rain, we can’t work,” noted Bradeson. Tim Hoffman is a member of the Citizen’s Advisory Committee, which has been meeting monthly since last summer. They have supported the project. Other members include Fauquier and Prince William representatives. “It’s not perfect,” said Hoffman.

tion,” continued Hoffman.

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Billy Myers, contract administrator for Chemung Contracting Corporation, said that crews will be working 14 to 16 hours a day to complete the project in the three-week timeframe when northbound lanes on U.S. 29 will be closed starting July 8. “But, it’s the most effective plan to address the problem at that intersection and it needs to be done.” “People in that area have complained for a long time about the safety factor…wanting something to happen…and now we have a solu-

As part of a collaborative effort, the Fauquier County Sheriff’s office will have additional deputies on hand to direct traffic. Cpl. Steve Shiner, a deputy with the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office, shared with the audience that additional deputies would be on site. “We’ve been allocated seven extra deputies … there will be as many as 10 deputies roving,” said Shiner. Shiner said that they would be taking advantage of VDOT’s “instant tow program.” “Normally a deputy would be called to a scene and then access if a tow truck was necessary,” said Shiner, “but now as soon as a deputy is called, a tow truck will be dispatched at the same time … saving 3o to 50 minutes of time,” said Shiner. “There has to be direction … you’ll need a bullhorn,” said another resident. Others were speculative about already crowded two-lane secondary roads. “How will the tow trucks get through?” asked another. Costs for additional deputies will be offset by funds from VDOT. Scott District Supervisor Holder Trumbo was at the meeting. “It’s a tight timeframe but we couldn’t have additional deputies on duty for six months or more … there are fees that will be accessed if

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UVA Community Credit Union awards scholarship

At the UVA Community Credit Union’s 2018 Annual Meeting on May 22, a tuition scholarship of $1,500 was presented to Christopher McCloskey, a senior at Kettle Run High School. He is one of 18 students to receive the award. “We consider these scholarships an investment in the future of these young people and in their communities,” said Jeffrey Moscicki, chairman of the Credit Union’s Board of Directors. UVA Community Credit Union’s mission is to improve the well being of its members and to strengthen the communities in which they live. To accomplish this mission, the credit

the contractor isn’t able to perform,” said Trumbo, optimistic that the project will get completed on time. The U.S. 29 northbound approach to the Vint Hill Road intersection ranks as the No. 1 safety need in VDOT’s nine-county Culpeper District with the highest potential for safety improvement. In the five years between 2013 and 2017, there were 113 crashes on that section of the highway. Kreitz was concerned that more wasn’t said about an emergency plan for medical vehicles and fire trucks getting through. “I understand about the tow program … but what is their emergency plan for paramedics and fire trucks?” asked Kreitz. “I just hope that they are working every aspect of keeping people safe … not just on our road but all the roads … safety first.” Information about the project is available on VDOT’s website on the Route 29 Corridor, Fauquier County page. Documents on the page include previous studies of the corridor as well as agendas and minutes from the Route 29 New Baltimore Advisory Panel meetings. If you are interested in receiving email notifications and updates about the project, email Lou Hatter, Culpeper District communications manager, at Lou.Hatter@VDOT.Virginia.gov. Reach Anita Sherman at asherman@fauquier.com union places an emphasis on education by offering a variety of free community education seminars and through the high school scholarship program. UVA Community Credit Union is a not-for-profit, memberowned cooperative that provides a wide range of convenient and professionally managed financial services to its members. Membership is open to those who live, work, or own a business in Charlottesville, Albemarle, Culpeper, Fauquier, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange or Rappahannock.

Fauquier Bankshares, Inc. posts quarterly dividend

The Board of Directors of Fauquier Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBSS) recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share. This dividend was declared for shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 14 and will be payable on July 1. The $0.12 per share dividend represents a $0.48 dividend on an annualized basis. Fauquier Bankshares, Inc. and its principal subsidiary, The Fauquier Bank, had combined assets of $700.5 million and total shareholders’ equity of $62.1 million at March 31. The Fauquier Bank is an independent community bank offering a full range of financial services, including internet banking, mobile bank with mobile deposit, commercial, retail, insurance, wealth management, and financial planning services through eleven banking offices in Fauquier and Prince William counties.

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Former Kettle Run baseball star Brenton Doyle went 2-for3 for the Grand Junction (Colorado) Rockies Monday in his professional debut. He batted third and played center field.

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FAUQUIER TIMES 2019 HIGHLAND ATHLETES OF THE YEAR

Scary accident steered DeBardi’s baseball future By Noah Fleischman Special to the Times

Joe DeBardi’s strength through adversity after an accident 11 years ago helped make him the Fauquier Times 2019 Highland Boys Athlete of the Year. A standout Highland baseball player and recent graduate, DeBardi traveled to a West Virginia fishing hole in 2008 with some family members. They made a turn in their Suburban as a tractor trailer approached from the other direction. The truck did not brake, DeBardi said, and hit the car, which nosedived 25 feet into a creek bed, landing on a tree. “I got pulled out by my dad and my godfather, and at that point my leg was snapped in half,” DeBardi said. “And got airlifted to West Virginia River Memorial Hospital.” He underwent surgery there to repair the broken femur. A couple years later, doctors found out that his labrum was torn in the accident, so they repaired that with surgery, too. DeBardi also suffered multiple hip dislocations in the years following the accident. So he underwent another surgery to anchor the hip together. When the doctors checked to see if anything else was wrong, they found further problems. “They did some x-rays and my ankles were crushed in the accident as well, so I got two ankle reconstructions on my left and right ankle,” DeBardi said. He played soccer and baseball at the time of the accident, but his lateral movement was poor after the hip injury. He could barely walk and doctors doubted he would play sports again. See DEBARDI, page 18

Soltys belongs on Mt. Rushmore of Highland greats By Jeff Malmgren Times Staff Writer

Soccer was Kayla Soltys’ spring sport until she decided to try something different in fifth grade. As a 10-year-old, she showed up at a lacrosse camp run by Kristen Conques, who immediately knew Soltys was special. Conques convinced Soltys to join the Cardinal travel and Highland School teams she coached. So, seven years later, Soltys graduated high school June 14 as the greatest girls lacrosse player in Highland history, with similar accolades in basketball. She helped the Hawks win a state title for the first time in both sports before leaving as a five-time champion, making her a

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The Fauquier Times 2019 Highland Athletes of the Year are lacrosse/basketball legend Kayla Soltys and baseball star Joe DeBardi. Both will play NCAA Division I sports, Soltys at Mercer University (Ga.) for lacrosse, and DeBardi at Mount St. Mary’s (Md.).

shoo-in as the Fauquier Times 2019 Highland Girls Athlete of the Year. “She leaves a huge legacy,” said Conques, who won four consecutive lacrosse state titles with Soltys and the Hawks. “She has already been such an amazing example for her younger teammates. They all try to emulate her.” During her five-year career, Highland’s girls basketball and lacrosse teams had a 166-49 combined record, including an incredible 11411 run her final four years. Soltys, a four-time state Player of the Year, set an almost impossible standard for future Hawks to meet. “It’s amazing to see the legacy that she’s left,” Highland girls basketball coach Diana Martinez said. “It’s going

to be hard to find somebody that has that kind of [resume] in two sports.” The 17-year-old from Gainesville graduated with effectively every offensive record in Highland girls lacrosse history after amassing 640 career points with 437 goals, 203 assists and 545 draw controls. “Stats speak volumes for her, but it was more than that to us,” Conques said. “She was our captain and our leader. ... She kind of ran our offense, setting things up. She could really read the game and the situation.”

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With four state titles in lacrosse and one in basketball and loads of individual awards, Kayla Soltys left Highland last month as one of the greatest athletes in school history.

With 5 state titles, Soltys was Highland’s queen of thrones From SOLTYS, page 15 They entered the VISAA Division II title game as a four-time state runner-up, and they had to face Miller School, a seven-time state champion. But they shed that daunting history when Soltys scored a gamehigh 16 points to give Highland a 4335 victory for the Hawks’ first title. “I had the most fun this year,” she said. “Even though I like lacrosse more, I think the basketball [championship] was the most memorable. “It’s like once in a lifetime, while we did it four times in lacrosse,” she said. “It was the first time ever so everyone wanted it so much more.” The Hawks found motivation, rather than demoralization, in their 43-35 loss to Miller in the 2017-18 state final. Soltys was one of four starters who returned from that team this winter. “We put it so much work because last year hurt so much,” she said. “I had a lot more faith in this team.” Soltys’ confidence did waver, though, when the Hawks lost three of four games to begin her senior season. They were only 5-7 after losing some quality teams across the Mid-Atlantic. So Soltys visited the coaches’ office following one of those losses. “She asked us, ‘What do we need to do to win?’” Martinez said. “She was willing to do whatever, whether it was giving up some of her shots and moving the ball more.

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Family: Mother, Lesley, works for Carfax. Father, George, works for Skillsoft. Sister Abby, 16, is a rising junior basketball and lacrosse player at Highland. Sister Emma, 12, is a rising seventh grade lacrosse player at Highland Jersey No. 21 in lacrosse and basketball: “I was watching the [Highland] lacrosse team in middle school and the best player was No. 21 (Jessica Crew). So I wanted that to be my number. And it’s funny I’m now friends with the girl that I looked up to when I was younger. She’s an assistant coach for my [Cardinal] travel team.” College plans: Will play lacrosse at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. “Mercer has made it to the [NCAA] tournament that past two years, and I think it’s going to be so cool. Hopefully I can actually be a part of that, playing on the field.” Favorite restaurant: Uncle Julio’s. “My family always makes fun of me because I always get cheese quesadillas, and they have the best ones. It’s such a plain meal and I get it literally everywhere we go, and I’m ordering off the kids menu.” Favorite place: Hawaii. “I went when I was really young. I loved it. Then I went again this past spring break and I loved it even more. If I could spend the rest of my life somewhere, it would probably be there.”

“We talked about defense a lot with her and she was able to turn it around,” the coach said. See SOLTYS, page 19

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Former FHS football coach ‘humbled, shocked’ by honor Tom Ferrell inducted into Hall of Fame in McDowell County, W.Va. By Fred Hodge

Special to the Times

The former Fauquier High School head football coach never saw this coming. Tom Ferrell received notice last January he had been selected for induction to the McDowell County (West Virginia) Sports Hall of Fame. He was a member of the 1963 unbeaten Welch High School football team before joining the Air Force for four years. He later earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees and embarked on a 40-year career coaching high school athletes at Bluefield (W.Va.) High School and at Fauquier and Liberty locally. “It was quite a humbling experience,” he said of the surprise notification. “I was pretty much in shock.” Ferrell, 73, attended the June 1 ceremony in Welch along with six other inductees in front of approximately 200 people. “It’s quite an honor because my high school coach is 94 years old, and he made a special trip just to be there for my induction,” said a grateful Ferrell. “It was very special.” Ferrell explained the county is split into four sections, with nomi-

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Accomplished former Fauquier High football coach Tom Ferrell was recently inducted into the McDowell County Hall of Fame in West Virginia. nations coming from each area. A committee then culls that year’s list by looking at achievements and statistics. He said the membership in-

cludes several professional athletes, multiple collegiate and high school coaches and some of his former teammates and players.

“I really had not thought of my career in that context,” he admitted. “When I did look back on it, I did have a lot of accomplishments. “But there are so many people who deserve as much credit as I did,” Ferrell said, grateful for the contributions of many assistant coaches and players. Ferrell was Bluefield’s head baseball coach from 1973 to 1986, compiling a record of 155-117. The Beavers captured three sectional titles, one regional crown and advanced to the State semifinals. His 1977 Bluefield team won the Coppinger Invitational Championship and Ferrell was named Baseball Coach of the Year in 1982. Ferrell also was an assistant football coach and defensive coordinator for Bluefield during that span under head coach John Chmara. Bluefield won Class AAA state football titles in 1975 and 1984. Ferrell followed when Chmara became Fauquier’s head football and athletic director in 1987-88. Ferrell served as defensive coordinator and senior assistant for eight seasons. Fauquier went 57-34, won three straight regional titles and earned state playoff berths from 1987-89. In 1993, Chmara retired from coaching, with Ferrell stepping into the head job. See FERRELL, page 19

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DeBardi was da man for Hawks in baseball

THE DEBARDI FILE

Family: Father, Ralph, is chief information officer at NetCentrics. Mother, Sue, was a regional supervisor for Office For Children, a family services department in Fairfax County, until she had her first child. Sisters are Gabi, 23, who attended George Mason University, and Ally, 21, who attends James Madison University. Favorite athlete: Mike Trout. “Because he’s not [Bryce] Harper.” Favorite sports team: Washington Nationals. Favorite music: Country. “Grew up listening to it.”

From DEBARDI, page 15 “They thought I couldn’t run again,” DeBardi said. “They were like, ‘No, baseball’s out.’ “They set me up with a walker,” he said. “I was there for a while [and] felt like I didn’t want to live that way. I hit physical therapy hard to try and get back out there.” DeBardi kept those doctors’ doubts in the back of his mind as he pushed through years of physical therapy. “You’ve got to set your mind to some things in life and my thing is I want to prove to all the people that said I couldn’t ... that I could,” DeBardi said. He stopped playing soccer because of his limited lateral movement, devoting himself to baseball. He excelled on the diamond for Highland, especially as a senior. He was named Player of the Year in the Delaney Athletic Conference and a member of the VISAA Division II all-state first team. Before every game DeBardi taps his foot on the foul line, tempting the “baseball gods.” “It’s supposed to be bad luck, but I haven’t gotten luck from anything else,” DeBardi said. “So I step on it three times. I do that to say to myself ‘Nothing’s going to help me through this. This is all me, I’m going to do this myself.’ And if I do bad it’s on me, not on anything else.”

Another injury

It seemed like another exciting play

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Joe DeBardi was a baseball star who overcame a potentially fatal vehicle accident earlier in life to embark on a record-setting career. in the baseball life of Joe DeBardi. At a Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, tournament during the 2018 season, DeBardi was rounding third, looking to score on a base hit. Then he felt a pop. It was his hamstring tearing.

After limping home to score for Highland, DeBardi took stock of his body and emotions. “I went in the dugout, sat down and said, ‘Well, that’s done. That’s gone,’” DeBardi said. “I ended up getting an

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MRI and it was torn in three places.” So DeBardi missed most of his junior season before returning for the state tournament, although not at 100 percent. But that injury didn’t keep him from composing a superb senior year. The third baseman helped the Hawks enjoy the best season in school history, going 20-5 and making the VISAA D-II state championship game. Named the Delaney Athletic Conference Player of the Year, DeBardi hit .463 with 30 RBI and 15 stolen bases. His 13 doubles and 19 extra base hits set single-season program records, and his four home runs tied a record. He also earned an offer from Mount St. Mary’s University, a NCAA Division I team in Emmittsburg, Maryland.

First impressions

Highland baseball coach Micah Higgins remembers the day he met Joe DeBardi at a summer practice in 2017. “[He] was kind of an outspoken player, someone that I kind of fell in love with the way he played, his overall attitude and intensity that he brought to practice,” Higgins said. “Once we started playing games a week later it was just like, ‘Wow, this kid’s special.’ He does things on the baseball field that most players can’t do and is just a freak athlete.” DeBardi’s vast medical history isn’t apparent now. He plays with max effort and feels unrestrained. “From running the ball out to going after a popup to diving head first down the first base line, he’s just 100 percent all the time,” Higgins said. DeBardi hit two home runs in back-to-back at-bats against Seton on May 9. One of the long balls landed on the tennis courts, almost hitting a player during that tennis match. “I hit one to left and one to right,” DeBardi said. “It was a great experience for me. I’ve done that twice now. It’s certainly one of the best feelings in the world, hitting a home run and doing something for the team.” His play propelled No. 3-seeded Highland to a strong postseason run with wins over No. 6 North Cross, 8-1 in the state quarterfinals, and No. 2 Greenbrier Christian, 7-2 in the state semifinals. DeBardi went 1-for-4 with two RBIs, a double and a steal in the semifinal game, but Highland fell to the Miller 10-5 in the state title game. DeBardi wasn’t upset, knowing how far he’d come on an injury-riddled road. “I remember I was very relaxed and happy the entire game because I knew it was going to be my last high school game,” DeBardi said. “I wanted to remember it as a positive experience.”

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DROOLING WITH PRIDE Ashland Bassets pack wins big at Carolinas show

Track reopens Aug. 8

Colonial Downs racetrack re-opens Aug. 8. The New Kent County track has been shuttered since July 13, 2013. Visit colonialdowns.com.

HISTORIC RIDE

Battlefield ride is Sunday

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Ashland Bassets master Mary Reed runs with the local pack at the Carolinas Hound Show in North Carolina. Ashland swept the unentered hound division. towards their socialization and handling experience for their future, both as hunting hounds with the pack and for eventual retirement as pets. Nardia, sired by Ripshin Nemo and out of Ashland Avid, is part of the “N” litter, so-named from the first letter of their father’s name. The N hounds were well represented at Carolinas: Nacho, handled by kennel huntsman Donnie Maley, won the unentered dog class, followed by siblings Nomad, Noah and Natchez. In the unentered bitch class, Nardia, also handled by Maley, won over Ashland Velour, with sister Ashland Naala third and Ashland Violet fourth. Ashland Avid, not surprisingly, topped the brood-bitch class, showing with progeny Nardia and Naala. Avid

Kayla the Conqueror From SOLTYS, page 16 The Hawks didn’t lose during the 2019 portion of their schedule, finishing on a 16-0 run for a 21-7 final record. “At the beginning we thought we sucked,” Soltys said. “Our coaches kept reminding us, ‘These are the best teams we’ll play all season. That gave us a little bit of hope.” She finished as Highland’s only double-figure scorer, averaging 17.9 points per game along with averages of 3.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.3 steals. So she was named the D-II state Player of the Year as she became the second-leading career scorer in Hawks history. Soltys graduated with 1,827 points, 648 rebounds,

From FERRELL, page 17 Ferrell compiled a 61-55 record in 11 seasons and guided the Falcons to three district titles and three regional playoff appearances. His 61 victories still is a Fauquier record for most career wins by a coach. He served as head football coach from 1994 to 2005, winning four

Sunday event in Warrenton

COLONIAL DOWNS

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Congrats, Tom Ferrell

THOROUGHBRED SHOW

The annual Virginia-bred, Virginia-sired and Virginia-certified yearling show is Sunday, 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.

By Betsy Burke Parker The local Ashland Bassets returned to their Springs Road kennels west of Warrenton with a trunk full of silver and blue ribbons from two of the nation’s most prestigious hound shows, a show season that pack officers are calling “their best year ever.” At the 43rd annual Carolinas Hound show hosted by the Moore County Hounds in Southern Pines, North Carolina, Ashland Nardia was judged best basset female for the entire show, nosed out for Best in Show by top dog Denali from Maryland’s Hill and Hollow Bassets. Even more telling of the depth of quality of the pack were complete sweeps in the unentered rings: Ashland hounds swept the unentered dog class as well as the unentered bitch class. “Unentered” hounds are young hounds that have not yet hunted with the pack, typically around 1 year old. Once a hound begins hunting, they are referred to as “entered.” Ashland won third in the pack class. “It was a great teaching experience for the unentered (bassets),” said Ashland joint-master and huntsman Mary Reed. “They did really well.” The training bassets get while preparing for a big show like Carolinas, she added, goes a long way

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was born in 2016, a daughter of Ripshin Vampire and Ashland Autumn. In foxhound judging at Carolinas, Virginia’s Bedford County Hounds won grand champion with crossbred dog-hound Bedford Detroit. Princess Anne Hunt huntsman Martyn Blackmore won the coveted Huntsman’s trophy. At the Bryn Mawr Hound Show in Pennsylvania, established in 1914 and the nation’s oldest, Nardia also won the unentered bitch class and was judged best unentered hound. Ashland Nomad was unentered dog winner. Ashland won the 5-couple pack class, and placed second in basset couples with Nardia and her sister Naala. Blue Ridge Rambler won Best in Show from the English foxhound ring at Bryn Mawr.

322 assists and 146 blocks. Her 186 3-pointers included a streak of 34 consecutive games with a 3-pointer. Two games after that streak ended, Soltys set Highland single-game records by making nine 3-pointers for 39 points on 15-for-23 shooting during a 77-39 win over Seton that gave the Hawks a Delaney Athletic Conference tournament title for the second consecutive season. “She’s a player you rarely have to get on about effort,” Martinez said. “She’s always coming in with a smile on her face and always kind of a positive mood. She’s an amazing young lady character-wise.”

Dynasty building

On May 14, 2018, the Highland Hawks’ 47game winning streak ended with a 13-12 loss to Foxcroft in the DAC championship game. “She was coming off the flu and was barely surviving that game,” Conques said. “We were down a

district titles and a pair of Region II crowns. Ferrell was named “More Than Sports Coach of the Year” in 1994 by a Culpeper radio station and was voted as Northwestern District Coach of the Year in 1995, 1997 and 2002. The Washington Post named him regional Coach of the Year in 1997. “I had great assistant coaches. And Allen Creasy as an athletic director was incredible. I was so lucky,” said Ferrell. Ferrell is still the last Falcon foot-

The Battlefield Equestrian Society hosts a guided historic ride at the Manassas National Battlefield Park this Sunday, June 23. Mounted members of the Black Horse Cavalry unit will join in. Register by email at besridesecretary@hotmail.com.

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Mini prix returns to The Plains

The popular Twilight Jumpers series returns to The Plains Friday night, June 21. There will be a mini-prix and an adult classic beginning at 6 p.m. Other show dates are July 19 and Aug. 9. Visit Twilight Jumpers Facebook page.

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Mitchell hosts show Sunday

The Mitchell Dressage Series returns to Southern Heritage Farm in Midland this Sunday, June 23. Shows are also planned for July 20 and Aug. 17. Details are at mitchellds.com.

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A special lecture titled “Equines in the Great War” is July 11 at the National Sporting Library and Museum in Middleburg. Experts will present a history of horse-mounted cavalry and their use and importance in war. Reserve a seat at nationalsporting.org.

couple goals and she just worked so hard and out-hustled everyone on the field. She got a goal to send us into overtime and literally collapsed because of exhaustion. That’s just how much effort she put in.” Following the loss Soltys retired the lacrosse stick, cleats and socks that she had used for each of those games. Then she bought a new set of gear. Soltys said it was a superstition she picked up from Conques. They never lost again, composing a 23-game winning streak that included the 2018 and 2019 state championships games with Soltys finishing as the VISAA D-II state Player of the Year for the second and third time in her career. “She has amazing stick skills,” Conques said. “She used her height and that fearlessness to take on two, three players with ease. ... Her ability to take over is just huge.”

ball coach to beat Liberty in a Bird Bowl (2002) and the last FHS coach to win a playoff game, also 2002. Ferrell also served as Fauquier’s head baseball coach for two seasons and as assistant for two others. The grind of head coaching duties and a desire to spend more time with his family led Ferrell to step down after the 2005 campaign, but his free time was short lived when he took a job with Liberty the next year as a line coach.

The connection was then-Liberty coach Tommy Buzzo, who played for Ferrell at Bluefield. Buzzo called Ferrell on vacation in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Ferrell needed little time to say yes. “It really it came out of left field,” Ferrell said. “But from there things just happened so fast. I talked to [wife] Gayle, and she was all for it. “My retirement lasted about 10 days,” Ferrell laughed Sunday night.

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Family Fourth of July fun coming up June 28 Warrenton Town Limits celebrates five years Staff Reports Town of Warrenton Parks and Recreation Director Margaret Rice and the staff at the Warrenton Aquatic and Recreation Facility are busy preparing to celebrate the Fourth of July at the annual Warrenton Town Limits event, Friday, June 28, from 4 p.m. to dusk at the WARF. The 3rd U.S. Army Infantry Regiment Drill Team will perform this year for the first time at about 7:45 p.m. The 3rd U.S. Infantry, traditionally known as “The Old Guard,” is the oldest active-duty infantry unit in the Army, serving the nation since 1784. The Old Guard is the Army’s official ceremonial unit and escort to the president, and it also provides security for Washington, D.C., during times of national emergency or civil disturbance. The unit received its unique name from Gen. Winfield Scott during a victory parade at Mexico City in 1847 following its valorous performance in the Mexican War. Fifty campaign streamers attest to the 3rd Infantry’s long history of service, which spans from the Battle of Fallen Timbers to World War II and Vietnam. Soldiers are responsible for conducting military ceremonies at the White House, the Pentagon, national renton Town Limits,” said Rice, notmemorials and elsewhere in the na- ing that parks and rec staff will be in tion’s capital. In addition, soldiers of front of the main stage with games The Old Guard maintain a 24-hour for kids and adults, as well as a selfie vigil at the Tomb of the Unknown frame. Soldier, provide military funeral “We are encouraging people to escorts at Arlington National Cem- post their selfies and photos with etery and participate in parades at the hashtag #lovewarrenton,” added Fort Myer and Fort Lesley J. McNair. Rice. “We are honThe main ored that they stage and chilwill be attending dren’s stage our event and we will be hosting know that the age-specific encommunity is gotertainment. The ing to love havmain stage will ing them here,” feature CJ da DJ said Rice who and the Fauquisaid that their er Community estimated time Band. The chilof performance dren’s stage will COURTESY PHOTO be programmed will be shortly after the helicop- 3rd U.S. Army Infantry to perform. by Allegro Comter clears the field munity School of around 7:45 p.m. the Arts. Speaking of love, the theme of the Now in its fifth year, Warrenton event this year is “Love My Town.” Town Limits offers a Fourth of July “We are building a portable ‘Love hometown celebration for the entire Sign’ that will be on the hill for War- family. And it’s all free. There will

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be amusements for the kids – slides, obstacle courses, ninja warrior challenge, and much more. There will be helicopters and a hot air balloon, and of course, a skydive with the American flag by DC Skydiving. All activities will be outside on the surrounding fields behind the WARF. (There is no free swim at the WARF pool on that day.) Fireworks will begin at dark with a show by Innovative Pyrotechnics. “We are very excited about this year’s Warrenton Town Limits,” said Rice, “we are looking forward to a fun-filled day.”

If you go 5th annual Warrenton Town Limits Theme: Love My Town Friday, June 28 4 p.m. to dusk At the WARF and surrounding fields 800 Waterloo Road Free event Check for details and updates at www.warrentontownlimits.com

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Drink in hand, toes in sand It is that time of year where people head to the beach. For many in this area, a trip to the Outer Banks or even Virginia Beach satisfies that beach craving. Smelling the salty air and the feeling of sand between your toes is a summertime favorite for Northern Virginians. One of the greatest things about living in our area is that we have the best of both worlds: we can be at the beach or in the mountains in three hours or less! With more than 15 beaches within a day’s drive, this is a wonderful place to call home. However, have you have ever thought about taking that leap and trying a beach in the Caribbean? With thousands of beaches and more islands than you can count, where does one start? I can help you with that. If you hear someone say, “Oh, if you’ve been to one Caribbean island, you’ve been to them all,” I beg to differ. Each island has its own vibe and beauty. Some are more populated, some are more tropical, some are more prone to rain and hurricanes, and some permit cars and some require passports -- but some do not. For instance, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix) are U.S. territories, so they do not require a U.S. passport. Getting to these islands is not difficult; most are within a fourhour flight from Dulles Airport. St. Croix is the furthest at almost a six-

TRAVEL TALK ALESIA HOUSE hour flight. A great way to see the Caribbean and get a taste for what different islands have to offer is on a cruise. You can visit three to five islands on one sailing. I recommend a Southern Caribbean cruise. A Southern Caribbean cruise generally stops at five islands in seven days. Typically, this cruise will leave out of San Juan, Puerto Rico, which enables you to plan to visit Old San Juan while you’re there. Old San Juan is rich in history with beautiful multi-colored buildings, and lots of wonderful restaurants and bars to choose from. Historic Fort San Cristobal is also located in the heart of Old San Juan. This city is larger than life with walking tours, food and wine tours, and a “hop-on, hopoff” trolley. Your first stop on a Southern Caribbean cruise is St. Maarten, an island owned by both the French and the Dutch. The next stop is Antiqua, an island with 365 beaches, one for every day of the year. It is

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You may recognize this characteristic hole in Lover’s Rock or Lover’s Cove on the island of St. Lucia as seen in the film “Pirates of the Caribbean.” home to some of the prettiest water and beaches you will ever see. Next, you’ll be off to see the beauty and great shopping of St. Kitts (recently I spent three days there, and I could stare at the scenery and tropical backdrop all day). The fourth stop is St. Lucia, where you can take a mud bath in the rain forest or explore where they filmed “Pirates of the Caribbean.” Barbados is also a common Southern Caribbean stop where you can relax in the sun or explore the history of this metropolitan city. So, on a Southern Caribbean cruise,

you have five amazing island stops as well as San Juan, making it one fantastic trip! Grab your towel and suntan lotion … the Caribbean is calling, and you must go! Alesia House is a local travel concierge who can plan and orchestrate all the details of your vacation. Her goal is to help clients have stress-free vacations that will create lasting memories. Contact alesia@ ibooktravelforu.com or www.ibooktravelforu.com.

Master Gardeners offers free program

annock counties and an avid gardener. He loves the challenge of growing unusual plants, using microclimates and soil adaptation and is ready to share his experience and secrets. The program is free of charge and open to the public, rain or shine. It will last 60 to 90 minutes. It is recommended to register and arrive early. To RSVP or for additional information, please contact the Master Gardener Help Desk at 540-3417950, ext. 1, or helpdesk@fc-mg.org. Master Gardeners are volunteers for the Virginia Cooperative Extension, who are dedicated to working with the community to encourage and promote environmentally sound horticulture practices. Visit www.fc-mg. org for information on the Master Gardener program and upcoming events.

Bring the tropics to the Piedmont Staff Reports

There are tropical plants that can thrive in cooler temperatures. When added to your garden, they can be an attractive and alluring addition. The Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Master Gardeners of Fauquier and Rappahannock Counties are offering a presentation called, “Tropical Plants in Piedmont Virginia Gardens?” on Tuesday, June 25, at 6 p.m. at Fauquier Extension Office, 24 Pelham St., in Warrenton. Master Gardener Tom Baughn will teach about cold-hardy tropical plants. He will drop the names of a few celebrities from the tropics that can be real show stoppers in the garden, right here in Fauquier and Rappahannock counties. Imagine the pop of a banana, ginger, palm, or agave visiting your garden every year, without even using a heavy container that you drag inside for the winter. Learn about these tropical plants and more, like Carolina jasmine that is usually evergreen and even blooms late into the fall and then early in spring. Baughn is president of the Master Gardeners of Fauquier and Rappah-

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This blooming kiwi vine is located at the American Horticulture Society headquarters in Alexandria.

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This is National Pollinator Week, and the bears are hungry Staff Reports The Virginia Farm Bureau Federation reported recently that bears awakening from their winter hibernation are causing havoc, in addition to turned over garbage cans and bird feeders. Hungry bears hunting for food are destroying some Virginia farmers’ crops. “Bears are doing damage in our peanut fields by digging them up,” shared Southampton County farmer M.L. Everett Jr. “They have the unique ability to find the best peanuts in the field, located in the best soil. Pawing them up, they eat the peanuts off the plants, leaving a bare pile of vines.” Everett, who serves as chairman of the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Peanut Advisory Committee, said last year bears destroyed two and a half acres of his peanuts. “They also tore into our 4 feet by 6 feet peanut bales that were baled for cattle feed, looking for a stray peanut that may be inside.” He said they also have caused damage to corn fields. “Interesting enough, if they pull an armful [of corn] and an ear drops on the ground, they throw all the ears on the ground and start over again.” Everett added that bears also damage cotton crops. He recalled seeing Facebook images of bears tearing plastic off round bales of cotton. “This is very serious as it takes a lot of time to clean up a busted cotton bale, which can weigh 8,000 pounds.” Katie Martin, a wildlife biologist for the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, said

bears in the state are rapidly increasing and the population is now estimated at 18,000. The Virginia Wildlife Conflict Helpline received 2,348 calls about black bears—the most of any species—in fiscal year 2018. Martin said bears are usually solitary, but females will stay with their cubs until they are about 15 months old. She added that they can move around a lot, but are typically shy animals and not aggressive. “They will eat anything, and if it is tied down, they will try to figure out how to get it.” Vegetative matter makes up 75 percent of their diet, including berries, nuts and fruit. The remainder of their diet consists of road kill, insects, fish and rodents. “Unfortunately, there is not a onesize-fits-all solution for the damage farmers across the state are facing from bears,” said Stefanie Kitchen, VFBF assistant director of governmental relations. “Producers are encouraged to contact and work with DGIF on a strategy that works best for their particular situation.” Anyone experiencing issues with bears or other wildlife can call the toll-free wildlife helpline at 855-5719003.

Virginia Pollinator Week creates a buzz for bees and birds

Virginia Pollinator Week emphasizes the vital role pollinators play in agriculture.

Illustration by Annamaria Ward Gov. Ralph Northam declared the week to coincide with National Pollinator Week, June 17 to 23, which aims to educate consumers on how they can help protect pollinators. It’s not just farmers who depend on bees and other insects to pollinate crops. One of every three bites of food we eat is thanks to honeybees, which pollinate 80 percent of U.S. grown crops. The weeklong celebration is in response to the decline in pollinator populations. Honeybees get a lot of attention, but other vital pollinators include birds, butterflies, bats and beetles, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “Pollinators support numerous crops and garden produce across the commonwealth,” notes Tony Banks, a commodity marketing specialist with Virginia Farm Bureau Federation. “Strawberries, tomatoes, apples, cucumbers, peaches, squash and potatoes are all important to Virginia, and each one relies on pollinators.” Anyone can provide a habitat for pollinators. The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services says Virginians can become beekeepers, or plant pollinator gardens and window boxes. Even a small garden can help attract pollinators. Whether you have a few pots of herbs and flowers on a patio or a stream buffer along an agricultural field, you can help pollinators perform their vital role in producing food. The Pollinator Week website of-

fers the following tips: • Plant a continuous succession of flowering plants from spring through fall. • Choose plants with assorted colors and shapes. Hummingbirds can access tubular flowers, but daisy-like flowers are best for pollinators such as bees. • Plant native grasses, shrubs, trees and flowers. • Reduce pesticide use whenever possible. • Provide a water source. Birds like deeper water while butterflies prefer shallow water. Refill daily to make sure water sources do not become breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Source: Virginia Farm Bureau Federation

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Sharing the sky By Anita L. Sherman Community Editor

“Put your left leg here,” he says pointing to a black area on the wing next to the plane. “Then grab the two handles there [indicating two sturdy grippers attached to the wing] and swing your right leg into the plane … you can step on the seat.” “Now lower yourself down and I’ll help you strap in.” It’s time to go flying in a Stearman biplane. The cockpit is open as you buckle into a flying machine that was built in 1941. It’s 78 years young, dazzling blue in the afternoon sun with wings of yellow. A leather cap equipped with headphones allows you to communicate with the pilot as you prepare to take off. The afternoon is bright, the wind is light, and the clouds look ready to open their curtain of cumulous white and welcome you to the skies beyond. Pilot David Brown remembers as an 8-year-old riding in the back seat of his parent’s car as they drove down a long driveway to a farm on Vint Hill Road. That farm and its more than 50 acres would soon be called home. “We didn’t want to raise him in the city,” said his father Walter Brown. Love of land was quickly followed by love of the air, as David was gifted a ride in a glider when he was 16. By 17, David was hooked, taking lessons and earning his pilot’s license. Now, retired from a 30-year career with the Virginia Department of Transportation, Brown is living his dream, owning and operating his own company … and best of all, he gets to share his passion with others. Brown feels like he is an ambassador for the Town of Warrenton. While in flight, he shares information about

all that you are seeing below from buildings in the town, to quarries nearby, to historic farms, the railroad, lakes and beyond. From the air, on a clear day, you can see to Fairfax and Fredericksburg. Like his father, Brown is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a current member of the U.S. Air Force Reserve. Flying for more than 42 years, he has more than 30 years of flight experience in Stearman aircraft and has logged nearly 3,000 pilot in command hours in Stearman aircraft and approximately 10,000 take offs and landings. “I’m very comfortable with this plane,” says Brown who, for those who have an adventurous side, will take a few nose dives and loops for an extra thrill. Holding a commercial pilot’s license with single and multi-engine aircraft ratings, Brown has an FAA Statement of Acrobatic Competency to fly low-level aerobatics in the Stearman for air shows. Look for David Brown and his Stearman at the Flying Circus in Bealeton. In fact, when you go up for a ride, he’ll often buzz the field there to give you a sense of how fast you’re actually going. When you are at higher altitudes, the ride is incredibly smooth and the 80 mph feels like you are cruising slowly over the gorgeous landscape underneath. Brown is also a Certified Flight Instructor and specializes in flight instruction and check outs in Stearman aircraft as well as other tail wheel type aircraft and warbirds. A young man from Maryland was all smiles as he completed a ride in the Stearman. He and his girlfriend, who had purchased a Stearman esca-

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Pilot David Brown next to his Stearman biplane. pade as a birthday present, were delighted. Brown often gets customers from other states who will travel to the Warrenton Fauquier Airport in Midland where the Stearman resides in one of its hangars. Brown’s hangar is like his second home. Large enough to house his plane, there is plenty of room for him to work on it and a comfortable area for lounging. The walls are bedecked with posters and memorabilia. Brown is the winner of the 2011 National Stearman Fly in Masters Aerobatic Contest. Speaking of hangars, Brown recently purchased an additional one. What’s next in his flying world? “My goal is to have a T6 Texan in two

years,” beams Brown. “I will use it primarily for giving lessons.” But you can bet he’ll offer rides in it as well. When you are done with your flight, it’s hard to know who is more excited – the rider or the pilot. “I enjoy what I’m doing so much,” says Brown, “I get to share this experience with so many people … I am always amazed to hear people’s comments.” For most, the experience of flying in a historic aircraft, long used as a trainer for World War II pilots, is beyond exhilarating. It is an unforgettable feeling to be so close to heaven. To book your flight or learn more, visit www.brownsbiplanerides.com or phone David Brown at 540-2193259.

Fauquier Amateur Radio Association hosts 2019 American Radio Relay League Field Day Fauquier Amateur Radio Association will host the 2019 American Radio Relay League Field Day on Saturday and Sunday, June 22 to 23 at Crockett Park in Midland. Admission is free to Fauquier County residents. Operations begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday and continue until 2 p.m. on Sunday. Visitors will experience several amateur radio field operations stations. All power is provided locally through

generators, batteries and solar power. Stations will use a variety of antenna types, radios and computers to contact fellow “hams” using voice, Morse Code, and digital communications modes. This year, FARA Field Day will feature a “GetOn-The-Air,” station where licensed operators will allow visitors to make contact with other field day operators around Virginia and the rest of the United States – maybe even other

countries if conditions allow. FARA is a nonprofit organization and has been active in Fauquier County for many decades. “We’re the only amateur club in Fauquier County,” said president Bruce Crandall. “We want as many in Fauquier as possible to know that we’ll be at Crockett Park this weekend.” Amateur Radio is a hobby that attracts tens of thousands of newly licensed operators every year and has a U.S. population of about 750,000. Some of the youngest operators have attained the top license classes at 10 years old. Anyone can attain an entry-level license with a minimal amount of study or communications experience. Amateur radio clubs throughout Virginia hold classes and licens-

ing tests on a regular basis. Amateur licenses are regulated through the Federal Communications Commission. Visit the website at: www.w4va. org; or contact us at faranet@w4va. org.

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Nightlife

Live Music &

Entertainment

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June 20

Thursday Music on the Patio at Claire’s: 6 to 9 p.m., 65 S. Third St., Warrenton. Robbie Limon. Music canceled in the event of rain or extreme heat. Reservations recommended. Contact Donna at 540-351-1616.

June 21

Bill Harris Jazz Collective Live at Gloria’s: 8 p.m., 92 Main St., Warrenton. The Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance welcomes Bill Harris on piano, Robert Jospe on drums, Glenn Dewey on bass, and Charlie Young on saxophone to Gloria’s Listening Room. Tickets $20. Children under 12 free with adult. Seating limited. Advance tickets recommended. Visit www. centerofwarrenton.org. Contact: 540347-7484.

June 22

David Church – Tribute to Hank Williams Sr.: 7 p.m., 300 E. Main St., Remington. Doors open at 6 p.m. Starts at 7 p.m. David Church and his Travel Band are coming to Remington. Featured for more than 13 years on

Wayne Harrison and Helen White – June 22

RFD-TV Channel’s Midwest Country. General admission is $30 in advance or $40 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. Wayne Harrison and Helen White Live at Gloria’s: 8 p.m., 92 Main St., Warrenton. The Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance welcomes National Heritage Award recipient Wayne Harrison and singer, fiddler and guitarist Helen White. Tickets $25. Children under 12 free with adult. Seating limited. Advance tickets recommended. Visit www. centerofwarrenton.org. Contact: 540347-7484. Cabin Creek Live on the Summer Stage: 5 to 8 p.m., Old Bust Head Brewery, 7134 Farm Station Road, Vint Hill. Menu by Good Grubbin’ Food Truck. Contact: 540-347-4777. Robbie Limon Live at Wort Hog Brewing Company: 5 to 8 p.m., 41 Beckham St., Warrenton. Contact: 540-300-2739. Twilight Polo – School Spirit Night: 6 p.m., 5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains. Each evening of Twilight Polo features three fast-paced polo matches, halftime games for the children, and food and wine. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., with the first polo game beginning at 6 p.m. Following the 8 p.m. feature match,

the night continues with music and dancing in the pavilion. Seating is on a tree-lined grassy berm, so attendees are encouraged to bring folding chairs and blankets. Blue Valley Vineyard and Winery will be on site. There will also be a local food truck, and guests are welcome to bring in a picnic (including alcohol). Car passes are $30 at the gate or $25 online (each car pass covers entry for all the occupants of the vehicle). Tickets can be purchased at www.greatmeadow.org/twilight-polotickets. Contact: 540-253-5000. 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. Live entertainment at Inn at Kelly’s Ford: 7 to 10 p.m., 16589 Edwards Shop Road, Remington. Contact: 540399-1779.

Warrenton. Featuring Leon Rector. Music canceled in the event of rain or extreme heat. Reservations recommended. Contact Donna at 540-351-1616.

June 23

June 28

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: 540347-7203.

June 27

Thursday Music on the Patio at Claire’s: 6 to 9 p.m., 65 S. Third St.,

David Church – June 22

Tom Mindte and Mason Via Live at Gloria’s: 8 p.m., 92 Main St., Warrenton. The Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance welcomes singers Tom Mindte and Mason Via, accompanied by bassist Ben Somerville. Tickets $20. Children under 12 free with adult. Seating limited. Advance tickets recommended. Visit www. centerofwarrenton.org. Contact: 540347-7484.

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UPCOMING EVENTS Send your events to asherman@ fauquier.com at least a week in advance. Entries need to include address and contact number. Visit www.fauquier.com for more events.

June 19

Cocktails and Conversation with Just Ask Prevention: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., 15601 Turtle Point Drive, Gainesville. The Just Ask Prevention project has been working actively since 2013 to educate and safeguard communities against human trafficking. Tickets are $50 per person. RSVP at www.eventbrite.com. The Fauquier County Youth Orchestra and Jazz Band meets weekly on Wednesdays from 5 to 8 p.m. at Gloria’s, 92 Main St., in Old Town Warrenton. Offering beginner, intermediate and advanced strings and a jazz band. The cost is $10 a week. The organization is a local nonprofit program working to enrich the lives of student musicians; no audition, all are welcome. For more information, email info@ fauquieryouthorchestra.org or call 540-717-9349. Books on the Bus: 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. 130 Haiti St., Warrenton. Come to Eva Walker Park and check out a book. Contact: 540-422-7154.

June 20

Dunkin’ with Chaplain Liz: 9 to 10 a.m.,316 W. 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. Warrenton Ruritans: 7 p.m. 6903 Blantyre Road, Warrenton. Members and visitors welcome at Warrenton Ruritan’s monthly meeting. Dinner is provided. Come learn more about this club committed to fellowship, goodwill and community service. Contact John Wayland at 540-347-4735.

June 21

Stories Worth Telling: A foster care awareness reading and panel discussion: 6 to 7:30 p.m., 104 Main St. Warrenton. Old Town Open Book hosts author’s readings by Deborah Gold and Theresa Gibson, plus panel discussion featuring Judge Melissa Cupp; executive director of Virginia One Church, One Child Cassandra Calendar-Ray; and a former foster teen. Contact: 540-878-5358.

June 22

American Radio Relay League Field Day: The Heritage Hunt Hams Radio Club (WA4HH) in Gainesville will once again be participating in the American Radio Relay League Field Day event. Club members will be operating from an outdoor station set up alongside Heritage Hunt Way near the 10th hole restroom. Radios will be operating on generator power, simulating the conditions that might occur in a real

emergency. This allows members to learn to operate in abnormal situations and less than optimal conditions. Members will contact other members at similar stations across the country with an emphasis on developing the skills to meet the challenges of emergency preparedness operations. The club plans to be on the air from 2 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2 p.m. Sunday, June 23. Contact Bob Fitch at 703-743-2322. ARRL Field Day: 2 p.m., 10066 Rogues Road, Midland. Fauquier Amateur Radio Association hosts the 2019 American Radio Relay League Field Day on Saturday and Sunday, June 22 to 23, at Crockett Park in Midland. Admission is free to Fauquier County residents. Operations begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday and continue until 2 p.m. on Sunday. Visit www.w4va.org or email faranet@w4va.org. Col. John Mosby Sites Walking Tour: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., 10 Ashby St., Warrenton. Explore the history of the Civil War with a walking tour highlighting the life of Colonel John S. Mosby. Lead by author David Goetz, the tour will guide participants to numerous sites associated with the “Gray Ghost” and his legacy in Old Town Warrenton. Walking tour fee is $10/person, $8 for FHS members, and $5 for children under 12. Tour will start at 12:30 p.m. at the Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail and take approximately 45 minutes. Rain date will be the following day. Visit www.fauquierhistory.org/events or phone 540-347-5525.

June 23

Stories in the Park: 6 to 8:30 p.m., Alexandria Pike and North Street, Warrenton. At Eva Walker Park from June 23 through 26, each night a free dinner will be served. Bible stories will be told. Games, crafts and more. Hosted by Warrenton Gospel Partnership. Information and registration at www.wbfva.org

June 25

Cadre meeting: 3:30 p.m. 24 Pelham St., Warrenton. Fauquier Cadre will hold its annual meeting at the Cooperative Extension Office. Contact 540-3472340. The Fauquier Pokémon League meets every Tuesday, 4:30 to 6 p.m.,at Virginia Hobbies Etc., 46 Main St., Warrenton. Pokémon card game 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Pokémon video games, 5:30 to 6 p.m. Players new to the game and experienced players welcome. Decks available to use for league. Free. Contact Mary Ivie at 703887-7586 or Cassandra Mitchell 410215-7711 or email pokemon.fauquier@ gmail.com.

June 26

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.

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HAPPY 24TH ANNIVERSARY TOM AND ANGIE! June 24, 2019 An anniversary is a time to celebrate, a time to appreciate how far we have come in life, and to anticipate what lies ahead of us. It has been a honor to be married and raise our two wonderful children together. I love you, Angie

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FAITH NOTES Submit your religious news events to asherman@fauquier.com at least a week in advance for publication. Please include address and contact information for your event.

Wednesday, June 19 2019 Life Conference: Join Decker Tapscott and the fellowship of Prophetic Churches and Ministries for its 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 540-349-0178. Revival services: The First Baptist Church, The Plains, will hold revival services on Wednesday, June 19,

through Friday, June 21, beginning at 7:30 p.m. each day. Guest revivalists will be the Rev. Matthew Zimmerman, First Baptist Church, Warrenton; the Rev. Earl Jackson, Poplar Fork Baptist Church, Warrenton, and Minister Dulaney Washington, Oakrum Baptist Church, Broad Run. Homecoming services will be on Sunday, June 23, at 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Jewel Simmons, Providence Baptist Church, Orlean. All are welcome. The First Baptist Church is at 4195 Loudoun Ave., The Plains.

fifth grade are invited to learn about God and to participate in a special mission project. This year’s project will benefit Blessing in a Backpack, which helps feed hungry children locally, with food bags distributed weekly. Vacation Bible School will be held July 8 through 12, starting at 6:30 p.m. To register your child or to volunteer, visit https://tmab.cokesburyvbs.com/ GraceUnitedMethodistChurchHartwood. Grace United Methodist Church is at 13056 Elk Ridge Road, Fredericksburg.

Saturday, June 22

Ongoing…

Prayer breakfast: 8 a.m., The Mount Olive Sisters in Christ will host a prayer breakfast at Mount Olive Baptist Church, 2932 Atoka Road, Rectortown. Come join the group and pray together. For more information, contact 540-3642562.

Saturday, June 29 Yard sale: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., First Baptist Church hosts an indoor yard sale at 39 Alexandria Pike in Warrenton. For more information, call 540-347-5467. Spaces available for $10.

Monday, July 8 Vacation Bible School: Travel to Mars and beyond at Vacation Bible School at Grace United Methodist Church, located in Hartwood, in southern Fauquier County. Children in preschool through

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. 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. Church anniversary: Trough Hill Baptist Church in Hume has changed the date of its 136th anniversary from June 16 to Sep. 15. For more information, contact Linda at troughhillbaptist@yahoo.com. GraceUnitedMethodistChurchHartwood. Grace United Methodist Church is at 13056 Elk Ridge Road, Fredericksburg.

Places of Worship Grace Episcopal Church CREMAINING THOUGHTS

• 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.

Father James R. Gould, Pastor

If you or a loved one decides to be cremated, choosing what to do with the cremains comes next. For those wanting to have their cremains committed to a special place that can be visited, ashes can be buried in a “sacred place” (like a cemetery) or they can be kept in a columbarium (essentially, a mausoleum for cremation urns). Others may elect to store cremains in a beautiful urn that remains in a loved one’s home or is rotated between family members. Some individuals entertain the notion of having their cremains dispersed at sea, in a special place on land, or simply cast to the wind. In such cases, it is very important not to disperse cremains without permission. There are many advantages to taking some time to remember the life lived, share stories and laugh about all of the memories. Our team can help you plan a fitting memorial service with or without the cremation urn present, at our facility or in a place of your choosing. If you are interested in learning more about the services MOSER FUNERAL HOME offers, please call (540) 347-3431. We invite you to tour our facility at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. Ask us about our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY, just outside of Warrenton. “In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.” Genesis 3:19

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The Potter’s House Ministry offers free clothing, household items Marshall United Methodist Church is hosting a Community Yard Sale on June 22 from 8 a.m. to noon. If you’d like to set up a table, cost is $12. All are welcome! The free monthly Community Lunch will be held Saturday, June 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church. The lunch this month will be held upstairs in the church. An elevator is available. Come and enjoy a summertime meal. Everyone is invited. For information, call 540-253-5177 or email gracechurch@gracetheplains.org. Bring your appetite and stop by Marshall Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, 4160 Rectortown Road, Marshall, on Sunday, June 23, from 8 to 11 a.m. for an all-you-can-eat

BRENDA PAYNE MARSHALL THE PLAINS 540-270-1795 marshallvanews@gmail.com breakfast with all the fixins’ for $8. The Potter’s House Ministry’s Outreach Center of the First Baptist Church, of The Plains, is open to anyone in need of children’s, women’s and men’s clothing and household items. All items are given at no charge, but free-will donations are accepted for the operation of the outreach ministry. Hours of operation are Tuesday and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon. For information, call 540-253-5150 or contact Carolyn

Activities for all ages offered at Bealeton Library Thursday, June 20 will be a busy day at the Bealeton Library. Preschool Story Time (for 3- to 5-yearolds) will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. SPLAT (Science, Play, Language, Arts, Technology) will be going on from 2 to 3 p.m. for children ages 6 to 8. And, the Bealeton Book Club will meet from 2:30 to 4 p.m.at the Bealeton Depot. This month, the book club will be discussing “The Woman Who Smashed Codes” and new members are welcome.

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Colbert 540-364-1839. A few dates to put on your calendar: • June 29, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Free Retirement planning workshop. David O’Neill from Heritage Financial will be on hand to share smart and easy ways to save for retirement. Questions encouraged. The event will be held at the Fauquier Enterprise Center at 8452 Renalds Avenue. • July 11 to 13: Fauquier Agriculture Exposition at the Fauquier County Fairgrounds. Visit www. fauquieragexpo.org for details. • The Grace Episcopal Church’s fourth annual “Rise Against Hunger” car and truck show will be held at the church Aug. 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain date Aug. 17). Entry fee is $20 (day of show only). No charge for specta-

tors. For more info, contact Paul Smith at paul@paulandsuesmith. net or 540-270-0411. A few birthday shout outs: on June 20, Susan Embrey Haley, Sheila Lane, Kim Marable and Dominic Cassandra, who is turning 1; on June 21, Lexi Olinger and Ashley Allen Wayland; on June 22, Jane Meadows, Geraldine Stuart and Linda Piette Robinson; on June 23, Nolie Edwards; on June 24, Theresa Castaneda; on June 25, Andrew Carter; on June 24, Charles Frazier. Quite a few anniversaries to celebrate, too: on June 20, Jeff and Patty Leonard and Jim and Layne Progar; on June 21, Lewis and Rita Dunevant and Zach and Katie Rich; on June 24, Robbie and Temple Leavell; on June 25, Josh and Genna Warren, Carl and Jayne Hall and Mike and Susie Breeden. Have a great week!

forming from 7 to 9 p.m. This concert will feature classic rock and originals. Tickets are $15 at the door and $12 in advance. Visit eventbrite. com to purchase tickets. VAB is at 17044 Adventure Bound Trail in Rixeyville. If you are looking for some family-oriented fun on Independence Day, consider Sky Meadows State Park. There will be music, crafts and old fashioned games and all are free! (There is a $4 per car parking fee). For fireworks, you can’t beat Great Meadow. The gates open at 4 p.m. and there will be moon bounces, slides, a rock wall, rain machine,

a choreographed air performance, laser tag and great fireworks. Tickets are $35 per car in advance and can be purchased at greatmeadow.org. At the gate, tickets are $40. The Sumerduck Ruritan Club will hold Senior Citizen Bingo on Monday, July 8. All seniors 55 and older are invited to the club from 10 a.m. to noon for a fun game of bingo and fellowship. Everyone who wants to play is asked to bring a prize in a gift bag. The Virginia Ag Expo will be held July 11 to 13 at the Fauquier Fairgrounds. For more information or to download entry forms, visit fauquieragexpo.org. The Expo will include dairy, beef, rabbit, goat and sheep shows. There will also be an exhibit hall with home-grown produce. This event will be free and open to the public. For more information, contact Ms. Bullard at 540-341-7950, ext. 5. The Goldvein Jubilee is coming up on Sept. 21 at Monroe Park. More volunteers are needed, so please call Todd at the park if you can help out that day. Donations of items for the Silent Auction are also welcome! Mark your calendars for Aug. 31. That’s the date of the Sumerduck Ruritan fifth annual Bluegrass and Gospel Festival. I will have more details about this event next week. Have a great week and try to keep cool!

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Orlean fire station ribbon cutting set for July 20 These cool days are wonderful. It is a gift not to use the air conditioning nor hear fans running 24/7. The long-range predictions are for a cooler summer; let’s hope that’s true. Exciting news! The long-awaited opportunity for friends and neighbors to visit the new Orlean Fire and Rescue station is planned for Saturday, July 20. You will be able to see the dedication of the building, watch the ribbon-cutting ceremony and then tour the facility during the event. Make your plans to attend. We will fill in final details of this event closer to the time. This is your fire and rescue station, which your support has helped provide to the Orlean community; take advantage of this time to visit. Happy 50th wedding anniversary to our friends, Leah and Verlin Smith. We hope that they enjoy many more years together in our community. Congratulations to Margo and Steven Weaver on the birth of their son, Sawyer. His sisters and brother are excited to welcome the newest member of their family. The photos of this little one are adorable. The Blue Ridge Flower Club held the May meeting at Dee Akre’s home in Washington, Virginia, on May 28. The program on boxwood blight was presented by B.J. Fleming and Craig Greco. Top winners in the Best Bloom category were

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Cindy Blough, Sue Ferro, Nancy Hanscom and Carolyn Lumb. Karen McKnew took the blue ribbon for general arrangements and Elsie O’Keefe took the blue for special arrangement, Congratulations, ladies. Viola Welsh Wright, longtime resident of Hume and member of the Hume Baptist Church, died at Fauquier Hospital following an extended illness. Survivors include two daughters, Nancy and Virginia, and one brother, John, plus many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Wright and her husband, Presley, lived and worked at Marriott Ranch for many years where they are well remembered. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers. Drink. Drink. Drink. It is easy to become dehydrated during these long summer days. Many of us older folks do not take in enough fluids, especially in the summer, because “we’re not thirsty.” Keep that glass filled with water close by and drink frequently. You will not only feel better, you will also look better. That’s a plus!

Enjoy family fun at Warrenton central library It is always fun to watch Irish dancers perform and members of the Southern Academy of Irish Dance will be doing so on Thursday, June 20, from 2 to 2:45 p.m. at the John Barton Payne Community Hall (2 Courthouse Square). And as one of the best features, audience members will have a chance to try a step or two. For more information, call 540-4228500. Warrenton is becoming the place to enjoy all kinds of music. On Thursday, June 20, from 6 to 9 p.m., folks can enjoy music by Robbie Limon on the patio at Claire’s Restaurant (65 S. Third St.). Reservations are recommended. Since the event will be outside, it will be canceled if it rains. Contact Donna at 540-3511616. The next evening, June 21, at 8 p.m., Bill Harris (piano), Robert Jospe (drums), Glenn Dewey (bass) and Charlie Young (saxophone) will perform jazz music at Gloria’s (92 Main St.). Tickets are $20 and advance purchase is recommended. For more information, call 540-3477484 or visit www.centerofwarrenton.org. WARF instructors will be at Rady Park to offer a session in Pound, on Friday, June 21. The free exercise class is from 9 to 10 a.m. Rady Park is at the intersection of Evans and Fauquier Roads. A reminder that the Warrenton

ALICE FELTS WARRENTON 540-349-0037 warrenton.news@gmail.com central library (11 Winchester St.) also holds events for the entire family. A family movie will be shown on Friday, June 21, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. On Tuesday, June 25, from 6 to 7 p.m., the entire family can come to Pajama Storytime for stories, songs and activities. Call 540-422-8500. On Saturday, June 22, the Town of Warrenton Parks and Recreation will present a Movie on the Lawn featuring “A Dog’s Way Home.” The free movie starts at dusk (between 8:45 and 9:15 p.m.) on the lawn of the WARF (800 Waterloo Road). Remember to bring a blanket or chairs. Young people will be able to find that problem-solving can be lots of fun. On Monday, June 24, from noon to 5 p.m. in one-hour time slots, teens (from sixth grade and up) can test their puzzle and problem-solving skills. The program, “Behind the Scenes Escape Room,” will be at the Warrenton central library (11 Winchester St.). Registration is required. Call 540-422-8500, ext. 6864.

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SUMMER FUN! Have you signed your kids up for a summer camp? There’s still time for this camp in Rappahannock County. Sperryville has received a grant from the RAAC Mitchell fund, so scholarships are available for a summer arts and crafts camp held July 22 to July 26 and July 29 to Aug. 2. For information and registration forms, contact Janet Kerig at artsandcraftscamp@yahoo.com.

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These property transfers, filed June 7-13, 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: $2,125,000 in Center District Cedar Run District Dustin Joseph Willemsen to Gerald R. Piddington, 10.039 acres at 10282 Oakridge Lane, Midland. $389,000 Milton J. Brech to Andrew Ronald McKillop Jr., 0.5739 acre at 5821 Wildfire Court, Warrenton. $415,000 Michael L. Gabriel to Woodward Group Inc., 0.500 acre on Kines Road, nr. Casanova. $1,000 Michael E. Biere to Joshua D. Langner, 2.1 acres at 7556 Greenwich Road, nr. Nokesville. $606,000 Helga M. Trocha as executor to Rockwood Homes Inc., 15 acres on Old Mill Road, Midland. $105,000 Richard Cody Crider to Marc Gautrios, 9735 Logan Jay Drive, Bealeton. $350,000

Welch Wright Holdings LLC to Chau Nguyen, Unit 223, 635 Waterloo Road, Warrenton. $120,000 Starr L. Thomas to Eugene R. Roberts, 1.3771 acres at 6146 Millwood Drive, Warrenton. $471,000 Carl E. Walbroehl to Mark D. Langowski, 7340 Hunton Street, Warrenton. $365,000 Robert E. Hamburg Jr. Tr. to Starr L. Thomas, Unit 61, 279 Amber Circle, Warrenton. $380,000 Gregory G. Harris to Fauquier Habitat for Humanity Inc., 131 Haiti Street, Warrenton. $235,000 Gregory G. Harris to Fauquier Habitat for Humanity Inc., 0.1460 acre at 161 Haiti Street, Warrenton. $141,000

Paul W. Mooney to Jared N. Nieters,1.27 acres at 6452 Duhollow Road, Warrenton. $340,000

Lauretta Gertrude Craig to Fauquier Habitat for Humanity Inc., 0.104 acre at 152 Haiti Street, Warrenton. $150,000

Neal Sutliff to Roberto Gomez, 5.27 acres and 4.48 acres off Old Windwright Lane nr. Midland. $70,000

David Ahlgren to Sonny Ray Sauceda, 391 Driftwood Court, Warrenton. $385,000

Joyce M. Gentry by Sub. Tr. to Federal Nat’l. Mortgage Assn., 5.070 acres at 5014 Casanova Road, Casanova. $285,015.39 Christopher Joseph Molinaro to Joseph H. Banks, 0.1249 acre and 0.0861 acre on Elk Run Road, Catlett. $195,000 Center District Michael P. Drew to Duane F. Thompson, 461 Estate Avenue, Warrenton. $353,000 Susan L. Rossell to Charles Joseph Saunders, 0.3590 acre at 501 Cardinal Drive, Warrenton. $535,000 William Blackwell Austin to Vicki M. Clark, 498 Devon Drive, Warrenton. $427,000 Nicholas J. Bobak to Gregory Baskin, 533 Estate Avenue, Warrenton. $440,000 Lee Alan Woodcock to Daniel C. Lyons, 6305 Highmeadow Place, Warrenton. $380,500 Clark M. Johnson by Sub. Tr. to Federal Nat’l. Mortgage Assn., 7207 Marr Drive, Warrenton. $282,000 Warrenton Office Building II LLC to Renny H. Barnes Tr., 0.6875 acre at 560 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton. $2,125,000

Suzanne Collins to Michael Wayne Jenkins, 38 Morton Ridge, $312,000 Lee District Robert Lasko to David P. Richards, 6568 America Way, Bealeton. $373,450 Matthew B. Hogarth to Samuel Damian Sarao, 7001 Declaration Court, Bealeton. $397,500 Richard D. Powers to Jeremy Jenkins, 5.0254 acres at 5207 Courtney’s Corner Road, nr. Sumerduck. $300,000 Adam Bartman to Jason Earl Rowles, 11384 Falling Creek Drive, Bealeton. $415,000 Mark A. Vogel to Ylvin Kelly Perez, 11308 Falling Creek Drive, Bealeton. $365,000

Scott District Kurt M. Markva to Samuel Patrick Maroney, 5 acres at 6420 Old Bust Head Road, nr. Broad Run. $540,000 Scott Case to Stephen Capizzi, 5114 Rock Springs Road nr. Warrenton. $396,000 Landis Chilcoate to Gregory S. Goodall, 1.09 acres at 6384 John S. Mosby Hwy. and 21,525 sq. ft. off U.S. 50, Middleburg. $306,000 John O’Halloran to Kai Li D. Brunda, 6817 Lake Anne Court, nr. Warrenton. $589,900 Daniel Winter to Eric Busby, 7201 Heron Place, nr. Warrenton. $499,000 Fauquier Lakes Limited Partnership to NVR Inc., Lots 57 and 89, Brookside nr. Warrenton. $489,588 Thomas A. Neil to Laurie Winter, 0.9340 acre at 6737 Kirk Lane, nr. Warrenton. $605,000 Patrick T. Lynch by Sub. Tr. to Windy Oak Investments LLC, 7525 Edington Drive, nr. Warrenton. $416,049 Thomas G. Neel to Dean J. Wolf, 8908 Woodward Road, Marshall. $687,500 Christopher Ronald Hahn to Fauquier VA Rt. 29 RE LLC, 4 acres L/E 1.5621 acres and 0.00220 acre, at 4497 Lee Hwy. nr. Warrenton/New Baltimore. $525,000 Nancy L. Terry to Fauquier VA Rt. 29 RE LLC, 4.08 acres and 1.33 acres at 4501 Lee Hwy., nr. Warrenton/New Baltimore. $775,000 Kristin Schroeder to Michael Christopher, 1.0507 acres at 7351 Auburn Mill Road, nr. Warrenton. $425,000 Marshall District

Amanda Leonard to Jacob M. Miller, 6579 Constitution Way, Bealeton. $330,000

Byung Sik Kim to White Star Properties LLC, 1.8101 acres at intersection of U.S. 17 and Stockyard Road, Marshall. $399,355

Sharon T. Thornton to Glenn Janssen, 190 Wankoma Drive, Remington. $195,600

Lynn Hamilton Barr to James B. Haas26.6180 acres on Lake Sunset Lane, Hume. $375,000.01

Town of Remington to Erika Warner, 1942.5 sq. ft. at 203 East Main Street, Remington. $115,000

Steven L. Franklin to Hartz Construction Co. Inc., 2.014 acres on Springs Road. $85,000

Eric S. Lee to Kenneth Ray Gordon II, 6108 Waverly Way, Remington. $405,000

Melvin R. Lancaster to Brian K. Spencer, 6888 Walnut Heights Drive nr. Warrenton. $536,000

Justin Howell to Sierra Desirae Surface, 6635 Schoolhouse Road, Bealeton. $257,397

Christophe Jounne to Mary Crane, 0.708 acre at 1160 Parker Street, Upperville. $422,000

Women across the commonwealth of Virginia are encouraged to take to the skies during a fun day of aviation events. Held across the state, the Warrenton Fauquier Airport will play host to this special Saturday series. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 29, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Introducing aviation to girls and women of all ages, the events across the state will provide a variety of enjoyable and educational experiences, including aircraft static displays, tours of airport facilities and aviation museums, and a flight in a general Today, women aviation aircraft. By providing pilots information with represent hands-on experiences and demon- only 6 strating the sheer percent fun of flight, the of the goal is to encourtotal pilot age participants to fly recreationpopulation. ally, become a Women Can private pilot, or to Fly intends become a private pilot, or pursue a to improve career in aviation. upon this Representatives from the airlines, statistic by military, business making an and recreational appeal to aviation will be invited to showcase all future aviation’s diverse female field for career pilots. opportunities. Today, women pilots represent only 6 percent of the total pilot population. Women Can Fly intends to improve upon this statistic by making an appeal to all future female pilots. Talk with women aviators, student pilots, and professionals who will be happy to discuss their experiences, and answer any questions, including how to get started with flight training or learning about career opportunities in aviation. Enjoy a flight in a private airplane with volunteer pilots who would love to share their passion with you! If you are sitting up front, you may get the chance to move the controls yourself. Contact Sarah Patten at sarah.patten@gmail.com or call 856-889-1566. Register and learn more at www. womencanfly.com.

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OBITUARIES Betty Ann Martin O’Leary

John Jeffrey Billak

Betty Ann Martin O’Leary, age 87 a former long-time resident of Warrenton, died on 10 June 2019 at Our Father’s House Christian Home in Culpeper. She was born at the University Hospital of Charlottesville, VA on May 21, 1932, a daughter of Archie and Evelyn Martin of Culpeper, VA. She married Patrick H. O’Leary in Warrenton; they had been married 55 years when Patrick died on December 12, 2008. Betty Ann retired from the Warrenton Training Center after 40 years of government service in 1994. She was a founding member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church, and a Charter member as well as a longtime active member of Altrusa International, Inc. of Fauquier County, VA. She enjoyed meeting up with friends at Sunset Beach, North Carolina, where she frequently attended the Blue Crab Festival, and relished simple days reading on the beach. Betty Ann is the last of her immediate family to pass. She is survived by a brother-in-law, James O’Leary and his wife Helen of Indianapolis, Indiana and a sister-in-law Anne Legge and her husband Dick of Middletown, VA, five nieces, two nephews, a great nephew, and three great nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents. Rest in peace, BAO. Friends may call at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 6194 Dumfries Road, Warrenton, VA on Tuesday, 25 June 2019 from 10:00 A.M. until the funeral service at 11:00 A.M. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memory Garden. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Warrenton Volunteer Fire Department, 167 W. Shirley Avenue, Warrenton, VA 20186, both Patrick and Betty Ann were ardent supporters of the fire department for many years. Arrangements were made by Moser Funeral Home.

John Jeffrey Billak, 55, of Warrenton passed away June 9, 2019 with his family by his side. He was born August 30,1963 in Alexandria to Charles and Marlene Billak. He was preceded in death by his father and brother Todd Eric Billak. He leaves twin boys Caden Billak of and Logan Billak, both of Centreville, and his mother Marlene Billak of Warrenton also two brothers Charles and Todd Billak of Oakton and one sister Kristin Dean of Rixeyville. A Funeral will be held on Friday, June 21, 2019 at Moser Funeral Home at 4:00 pm. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In his honor contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. An online guestbook and tribute wall are available at moserfuneralhome.com

Iva Lee Davis Groves Iva Lee Davis Groves, age 87, of Midland, VA went home to be with The Lord on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 2:00 am at Inova Fairfax Hospital. Iva Lee was born on Monday, May 16, 1932 in Gastonia, NC. Iva Lee was a devoted and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. For the past 17 years, she was a caregiver to her husband. She loved Jesus and spent many years actively involved and serving The Lord at Calverton Baptist Church teaching children’s Church, Vacation Bible School, and Awana. She also enjoyed Community Bible Study, as well as the Cub Scouts. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Harold “Bud” McCoy Groves; her sons, Ricky Groves (Debbie), Jeffery Groves (Brenda); her grandchildren, Matthew Groves (Heather), Michael Groves (Crystal Ritenour), Amanda Kubat (Vince), David Groves (Amy Beitzell), Brandon Groves, Emily Snyder (Chris); and great-grandchildren, Lucas Kubat, Joseph Groves, Elias Groves, Jesse Lee Snyder and Hailey Snyder. She is also survived by her sisters Willene Wagoner (Robert) and Faye Holcombe (Sidney); as well as many other extended family members. Iva Lee was also God-Mother to Jeff Miller and Julie Higdon. She is predeceased by her father and mother, Willis Douglas and Minnie Stiles Davis; her sisters, Marie Harrison, Doris Carter, Mildred Blankenship, Hattie Robinson, Ellie Lowe; and brothers, Mitchell Davis and Walter Davis. The family will receive friends at Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton, VA on Wednesday, June 26 from 6-8pm. A prayer will take place at 6:30pm and afterwards, family & friends will be given the opportunity to share memories. The family will receive friends at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home in Gastonia, NC on Friday, June 28 from 6-8pm. Funeral services will be held at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home in Gastonia, NC on Saturday, June 29 at 2pm. Burial will immediately follow at Gaston Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moser Funeral Home 233 Broadview Warrenton, VA 20186, 540-347-3431. Online condolences at: moserfuneralhome.com

Shirley Temple Wines Shirley Temple Wines, known as “Mammie” to many passed away on June 14, 2019 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton, VA. She was a care giver to the elderly and those with Alzheimer’s and Dementia for many years. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, Lynn Rector, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Fletcher Rector; a brother, Roger Rector; survived by her husband, Charles B. Wines of Warrenton, VA; five children, Charlene Moore (Gerry) of Casanova, VA, Charles Boston Wines, Jr. of Warrenton, VA, Darlene Rhinerson (Tom) of Indiana, Shelby Borghi (Mike) of Marshall, VA and Donna Norris of Casanova, VA; a sister, Peggy Wang and a brother, Lynn Rector, Jr. all from Marshall, VA; nine grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. A visitation will be on Friday, June 21, 2019 from 10-11am at Moser Funeral Home with a service following at 11:00am in the chapel. A graveside service will follow at Culpeper National Cemetery, Culpeper, VA at 1:00pm in the new section. Those who wish, in lieu of flowers may donate to: Crohns and Colitis Foundation,crohnscolitisfoundation.org or American Heart Association, heart.org. Arrangements by Moser Funeral Home 233 Broadview Ave. Warrenton, VA 20186. 540-347-3431, online condolences can be made at:moserfuneralhome.com

Ralph Leroy Thwaite Ralph Leroy Thwaite, age 88, passed peacefully at his home in Warrenton, VA on Thursday, June 13th, 2019. He was born in Swissvale, Pennsylvania on April 14th, 1931, son of the late Clarence & Ethel Thwaite. Ralph will be remembered for his sunny disposition, love of life, devotion to Christ and willingness to help others. Many lives, as well as his own, were enriched through his service as an active volunteer with various charities including Habitat for Humanity, Disaster Response and numerous church missions. People in Ethiopia, Guatemala, Honduras and across the USA will remember him for his help in building homes, schools and places of worship. The rest of us will remember him for his determination to brighten our day. Sometimes that was done with a joke, a story, a poem, a silly song or simply a genuine smile. He would want all of us to continue to smile anytime we think of him. Ralph is survived by two daughters, Coella Drenske & her husband, David of Cortez, Colorado and Lori Thwaite of Bowie, Arizona; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Lois Marie Thwaite; and three siblings, Eleanor Carson, James Thwaite & Robert Thwaite. A memorial service in celebration of Ralph’s life will be held on Sunday, June 30th beginning at 2 pm at Bethel United Methodist church, 6903 Blantyre Rd., Warrenton, VA 20187. A reception will follow the service in the church hall. Friends and family will reassemble at Sudley UMC cemetery, 5308 Sudley Rd., Sudley Springs, VA at 10 am on Monday, July 1st for the committal. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fauquier Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 3189, Warrenton, VA 20188, Bethel United Methodist church, or the Boy Scouts of America. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.

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OBITUARIES Joseph Littlepage Krewatch

Hazel Lois Barb Mounts / Earle

Joseph Littlepage Krewatch, 79, of Markham died May 28, 2019 at Fauquier Hospital. Joseph was born April 4, 1940 in Richmond to the late Samuel and Lavinia (Simmons) Krewatch. He is survived by his wife Christine (Leibert) Krewatch; one son S. Justin Krewatch of Charleston, SC; two daughters Katherine Hudgins of Linden and Ashley Krewatch of Hoover, AL; in addition one sister Martha Berry of Richmond, as well as eight beloved grandchildren. Joseph graduated from the University of Delaware in 1962 and went on to build a lifelong career which he took great pride in as a Construction Manager. He sang for several church choirs over a span of 45 years. He will always be remembered as a hard worker whose love for trains and farm life brought him joy. A Memorial Service will be held in his honor at 3pm on Saturday, July 27 at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave, Warrenton, VA. Family is invited to a scattering of ashes at the place he held most dear, Moss Hollow Farm, 12321 Moss Hollow Rd, Markham, VA. An online guestbook and tribute wall are available at moserfuneralhome.com.

Hazel Lois Barb Mounts / Earle, 89 of Woodstock passed away Thursday June 13, 2019 at the Woodbine Convalescent & Nursing Care facility in Alexandria. Ms. Earle was preceded in death by her first husband Earl Mounts and second husband John Earle. She is survived by her son William and wife Kay Mounts of Alexandria; three sisters, Elizabeth Barb Twombly of New Market Virginia, Diane Barb Ahuna of Harrisonburg Virginia and Billie C. Barb of Whidbey Island, Washington and two grandchildren, Alexander Mounts and wife Julie of Pensacola, Fla. And Adam Mounts of Alexandria. A funeral service will be held at Moser funeral home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA 20186 on Wednesday June 19, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in the Cedar Grove Cemetery, Bealeton, Virginia. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at Moserfuneralhome.com

Harry William Wilson II On Monday, May 20, 2019, Harry William Wilson II, age 64, joined his mom and dad, Frannie and Roy Wilson, and sister, Carolyn Brammeier for his eternal happy hour. Ever a lover of fine food and drink, Harry had an extraordinary palate and was an exceptional cook. Except grilling. His eyebrows and fingers were more cooked than his food. Harry had a big heart and great sense of humor and even in his last days, a glimmer of his smart-alecky self still poked fun at nurses and visitors. The two apples of his eyes, daughter Hannah (Trae) Carneal and son, Harry Wilson III, didn’t fall far from that tree. Harry had many friends to raise a glass with, share a laugh with, and will all surely miss his camaraderie and joy of living. A private family memorial is planned to honor him and in lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to be made to Shriners Hospital for Children or Ronald McDonald House. You may leave a story or message for the family at www.myobits.com

Until we meet again, Har, “See ya, Bud” “See ya, Kiddo”

Dr. James Robert “Bob” Moon, Jr. Having lived a full life, Dr. James Robert “Bob” Moon, Jr., died peacefully at the age of 70 in his home in Broad Run, Virginia, on June 6, 2019, from complications related to pancreatic cancer. Robert is survived by his wife, Mariann Lynch; sons James Robert “Jay” Moon III of Falls Church, Virginia, and Joshua Bryan Moon (Amber) of Hermosa Beach, California; and stepdaughters Anne W. Humes of Brooklyn, New York and Catherine M. Humes of Los Angeles, California, and Summer L. Byers of Vero Beach, Florida; stepson Samuel Byers of Chicago, Illinois; grandchildren Emily Jane and Sara Elizabeth Ottesen of Vero Beach, Florida, James W. “Jimmy” Davison of Brooklyn, New York, and Dashiell Jack Moon of Hermosa Beach, California; sisters Gwendolyn Sue Beck of Perry, Georgia, and Geneva Jean Russell (Michael) of Romania; brother Michael Frederick Moon (Phyllis) of Lenoir, North Carolina; and five nephews and one niece. He is preceded in death by his parents Daisy Poletha (Gregory) Moon and James Robert Moon, Sr. Baker-Post Funeral Home in Manassas, Virginia is in charge of funeral arrangements. For full obituary and visitation and funeral information, visit https://www.bakerpostfh.com.

Oscar (Trey) E. Riggleman III Oscar (Trey) E. Riggleman III, 29 of Manassas passed away Friday June 14, 2019. He is survived by his mother; Tami Drew and husband Kevin of Fredericksburg, his father; Oscar Riggleman, Jr., of Haymarket; two sisters, Courtney Riggleman of Culpeper and Amanda Riggleman of Jeffersonton; his maternal grandfather, Donald Jones of Fredericksburg; Oscars’ fiancee’ Audrey Terrell of Manassas; his Aunt Charlotte Dawn Smith and husband Ronnie of Haymarket; his uncle Bud Riggleman and wife Jennifer of Warrenton; cousin Ronnie Smith of Haymarket; nieces and nephews include: Zyh’Aira, Jonah, Jordan, Madelyn, Roman, and Amelia along with many other cousins and friends including his close “family” - the Mitchell family. Oscar was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Oscar and Mallie Riggleman Sr. The family will receive friends at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA on Wednesday June 19, 2019 from 5 to 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held Thursday June 20, 2019 in the funeral home chapel at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in the Middleburg Memorial Cemetery, Middleburg, VA. Online condolences may be expressed to Oscar’s family at www. moserfuneralhome.com

Frances Diane Mills Frances Diane Mills, 65 of Culpeper, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019, at Novant Health UVA Haymarket Medical Center. She was born July 3, 1953, in Fredericksburg, VA to the late Benjamin and Leann Shelton Willis. Mrs. Mills along with her husband owned and operated A1 Country Store from 1980 to 1989. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Albert W. “A.W.” Mills, Sr.; three children Kathy Mills Godfrey and her husband, Geoff, Albert W. Mills, Jr. and his wife, Brenda, and Cindy Mills Dye and her husband, Ransom; two siblings, Vicky Geer and her husband Pete, and Benny Willis and his wife, Brenda; two grandchildren, Isabel Grace Mills and Faith Willow Mills, and baby girl “Dye” on the way; and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one grandchild, Katelyn Angel Mills. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, June 21, 2019, from 6 to 8p.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, VA. An online guestbook and tribute wall are available at www. foundandsons.com

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228 Appliances Broyhill Early Am DR Set,tbl, 6 Chairs, China Cab. All in very good condition. $500 for all. Email to sadexter@ me.com No deliveries. Cabinet - pine with slide out cutting board. Shelves inside below. $30 or make offer. Call 540-533-9040. Oak Curio Cabinet, excel cond, glass shelves. $200. Email to sadexter@me.com No deliveries.

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FOOD PANTRY June 20, 2019

3124 Beulah Rd, at Beulah Baptist Church, Markham VA will have a food pantry on June 20, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Please contact Cecelia Williams at 540.364.2428. Church number 540.364.2626.

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TRUSTEE’S SALE 7684 Wankoma Drive Remington, VA 22734 In execution of the Deed of Trust dated June 28, 2017 and recorded on June 29, 2017 in Book 1549 at Page 614 in Instrument # 2017-00005632 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 July 2, 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: Lot 127R, WANKOMA VILLAGE, Phase Four, as shown on plat entitled “Plat Showing Boundary Line Adjustment and Easement Dedication, Wankoma Village, Phase Four”, said plat being attached to and made a part of a Deed of Boundary Line Adjustment and Easement Dedication recorded in Deed Book 937 at Page 471, in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Fauquier County, Virginia. Tax No.: 6877-88-6092-000 Property address: 7684 Wankoma Drive, Remington, VA 22734 The property will be sold “AS IS,” WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND SUBJECT TO conditions, covenants, restrictions, reservations, easements, rights of way, and all other matters of record taking priority over the Deed of Trust, if any, as might be listed in this notice or may be announced at the sale. TERMS OF SALE: A non-refundable bidder’s deposit of $17,500.00 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. (19-00046) 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

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BIDS & PROPOSALS NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS JULY 3, 2019 The Fauquier County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a work session at 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia to review the agenda. The following will be on the agenda for the Fauquier County Board of Zoning Appeals meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street Warrenton, Virginia: 1.

SPECIAL PERMIT #SPPT-19-010886 – SHEFFIELD EDWARDS III (OWNER/APPLICANT) – EDWARDS CUSTOM POOLS, LLC – An application for a Category 2 Special Permit to operate a small contracting business as a major home occupation, PIN 7806-51-3382-000, located at 13256 Golden Drive, Lee District, Sumerduck, Virginia. (Ben Holt, Staff) SPECIAL PERMIT #SPPT-19-011265 – JAY PATRICK MILLER (OWNER/ APPLICANT) – ANNIE’S PET HOME CARE – An application for a Category 2 Special Permit to operate a pet grooming business as a major home occupation, PIN 6969-47-0352-000, located at 8436 Emerald Lane, Marshall District, Marshall, Virginia. (Ben Holt, Staff)

Copies of the Zoning Appeals and Variance applications 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.

FAUQUIER COUNTY CITIZENS REAL ESTATE TAX RELIEF PROGRAMS DUE JUNE 30, 2019 SUBJECT:

Tax relief for the elderly and/or permanently and totally disabled.

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be 65 years or older or permanently and totally disabled on December 31 of the year immediately preceding the taxable year. Must hold or partially hold title of property on January 1 of the taxable year. Must reside in dwelling. If residing in hospitals, nursing homes, etc. for extended period of time, real estate shall be exempt so long as it is not used by or leased to others for consideration. Must have a combined family income of less than $58,000 per year; an exemption of $10,000 per working relative is allowed against combined family income if relative(s) live(s) in the same house. Income of relative may be excluded if 1) the applicant qualified for tax relief prior to the time when the relative began living with the applicant and 2) there can be shown clear and convincing evidence that having such relative live with and provide care for the applicant is the only alternative to permanently residing in a hospital, nursing home, or other similar facility. Must have a net worth of less than $440,000 not including the value of their home and up to five acres. Citizens qualifying under the permanently and totally disabled program must present with the application a certification by the social security administration, or if such person is not eligible for social security, a sworn affidavit by two medical doctors licensed to practice medicine in the commonwealth, or are military officers on active duty who practice medicine with the united states armed forces, to the effect that such person is permanently and totally disabled.

WHERE TO FILE: Commissioner of the Revenue Office, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, VA 20186. FILING DATE:

June 30, 2019

FOR MORE DETAILS AND APPLICATION FORMS, CALL THE COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE OFFICE. (540) 422-8160

Fauquier County Govt. & Public Schools has the following solicitations available on their website at www. fauquiercounty.gov: RFP 72-19ks, AE Park and Recreations Bridge Inspection Services, Optional Pre-Proposal Conference 6/20/2019 at 10:00a.m. Sealed proposals due by 3:00p.m., 7/16/19. Contact: kathy.stanley@ fauquiercouty.gov

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Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE §8.01-316 Case No. JJ017463-01-00; FAUQUIER COUNTY J & DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District Court (x) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re SANCHEZ FLORES, JEYDEN The object of this suit is to: ESTABLISH CUSTODY OF JEYDEN SANCHEZ FLORES It is ORDERED that the defendant MARTIN SANCHEZ DELGADO appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 08/06/2019; 9:30 AM Melissa Cupp, Judge

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO ABANDON A PORTION OF OLD MOUNTAIN ROAD AND/OR OLD COUNTY ROAD Pursuant to Code of Virginia § 33.2-916 the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors hereby gives notice of its intention to abandon the following portion of Old Mountain Road and/or Old County Road: A portion of Old Mountain Road and/or Old County Road from Cannonball Gate Road (State Secondary Route 628) to the end of Ingleton Farm, LLC properties identified as PINs: 6975-27-7753-000 and 6975-38-3327-000. Said road is in the Marshall Magisterial District of Fauquier County, Virginia.

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A public hearing will be held on July 11, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the Warren Green Meeting Room at 10 Hotel St., Warrenton, VA 20186. Copies of the proposed plans, applications, ordinances or amendments may be examined in the Fauquier County Attorney’s Office, 10 Hotel Street, 2nd Floor, Warrenton, VA 20186, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Petitions for additional public hearings must be filed at this address by 4:30 p.m. on July 19, 2019.

Non-Discrimination Statement Rappahannock Electric Cooperative is the recipient of Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/ complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. The person responsible for coordinating Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s non-discrimination compliance efforts is Patricia Hatcher, Manager of Human Resources and Employee Development.

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GROUNDS MAINTENANCE/ LANDSCAPE HELP Must have valid driver´s licensed & exp. Pay based on exp. 540-635-4392 FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE AND SALES

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Micro Assembly Technician

Small Charlottesville company is currently accepting resumes for a Micro Assembly Technician. Two years Electronics technician degree or equivalent/similar is preferred. Experience working under a microscope with microelectronics if preferred. Retirement and health benefits provided. EOE. Send resume as pdf to: electech2@gmail.com

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Lawn

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Landscaping Lawn Maintenace • Planting • Mulching Bed Design • Spring/Fall Cleaning • Seeding Aeration • Dethatching • Top Soil • Sod Fertilization Programs • Trimming/Pruning Gutter Cleaning • Debris Removal Family Owned & Operated • Licensed and Insured

540-347-3159 •703-707-0773

Masonry Driveways

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Michael R. Jenkins

540-825-4150 • 540-219-7200 mbccontractingservices@yahoo.com

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Power Washing

Windows Cleaning

CHARLES JENKINS TREE SERVICES

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

CHASE FLOOR WAXING SERVICE

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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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Family Owned & Operated for 30 Years | Working Owners Assures Quality & Knowledgeable Workmanship

703.356.4459 | LICENSED • BONDED & INSURED

Moving/Storage

Tree Service/Firewood

“A Country Boy’s Dream”

INSURED - BONDED - LICENSED

Tile

Tree Service/Firewood

T&J Ceramic Tile, Inc.

LICENSED & INSURED • FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED

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

Tim Mullins (540)439-0407 • Fax (540)439-8991 tandjceramictile@comcast.net www.tandjceramictile.com

Painting/Wallpaper Roofing

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Tree Service/Firewood

Painting & Decorating, LLC

• Home painting & carpentry repairs • 30 years of hands on experience • Small company with personal service Free Consultations & Estimates. Creative • Professional • First Class Painting Services

Call today! 540-349-1614 or 703-444-7255 Fully licensed & Insured

Professional Services

Plumbing Roofing

Tree Service/Firewood NORTH'S TREE SERVICE & LANDSCAPING

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Family Owned & Operated for Over 30 yrs. Quality Work Guaranteed CALL ABOUT - COMPLETE TREE SERVICE OUR

- ALL PHASES OF LANDSCAPING - All phases of Masonry - Gravel & Grading Driveways - Fencing

Power Washing

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

Professional Services

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GAINESVILLE 8078 Crescent Park Drive #205 | 703.753.7910

WARRENTON 85 Garrett Street | 540.349.1221

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OPEN SAT 6/22 1-5PM

661 Justin Ct E, Remington | $299,999 Colonial with 3 BR / 2.5 BA NO HOA! Master Suite w/dual vanities, eat in kitchen, hardwood floors Call Stanley Heaney | 540.812.5533

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OPEN SAT 6/22 1-3PM

10448 Wheatley School Rd, Marshall | $550,000 Stunning Colonial w/gleaming hardwood floors located on 5 private acres, spacious country kitchen w/large island, granite & sunny breakfast nook, enjoy the great outdoor space w/firepit, pergola, treehouse and zipline! Call Alex Wood | 540.222.7700

Warrenton | $245,000 Brick rambler 3 BR / 1 BA, lovely yard w/patio, shed, walk out basement, hardwood floors, newer windows, cedar closet. Call Nancy Richards | 540.229.9983

CONTRACT IN 1 DAY

JUST SOLD

Nokesville | $449,900 4 BR / 3BA Private 5.58 acre wooded lot w/wide plank floors, country kitchen, cul-de-sac street, 2 car garage, w/o rec room Call Julia Foard Lynch | 540.270.4274

Warrenton | $525,000 Great views and great price on 15 acres w/4 stall center isle barn, new roof/updated HVAC, wooden beams w/brick fireplace, sun room, eat in kitchen, formal dining, 3 BR / 2 BA on main level, basement w/laundry, huge rec room w/kitchen and bath, fenced fields, run in shed Call Tammy Roop | 540.270.9409

OPEN SUN 6/23 1-3PM

Bluemont | $799,000 43 acre farm in bluemont, 2 parcels: 20 acres w/home, barn, pool 23 acrs open space/forest Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659

OPEN SAT 6/22 1-3PM

Woodbridge | $399,900 Colonial with 4 BR / 2.5 BA freshly painted, new carpet, inviting front porch, rear yard paradise w/gazebo and pool Call Nancy Richards | 540.229.9983

OPEN SUN 6/23 1-3PM

472 Cardinal Ln, Warrenton | $449,000 14560 Lee Hwy, Amissville | $275,000 Midland | $585,000 Colonial 4 BR / 3.5 BA, master has gas fireplace, Remodeled farmhouse on 2 acres w/mtn views, 3+ acres, 4200+ sq ft, screened porch, in family room off kitchen, updated kitchen, new kitchen cabinets, granite, butcher block ground pool w/fence and bath house, 4 BR / 3 Beautiful Home! island, 3 BR / 2 BA, updated metal roof BA, remodeled kitchen, 3 ovens Call Nancy Richards | 540.229.9983 Call Tammy Roop | 540.270.9409 Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659

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12251 Davis Rd, Remington | $374,900 Marshal | $599,999 Colonial with NO HOA! 3 BR / 3.5 BA, inviting Private colonial on 12 acres, perfect in-law suite, front porch, huge kitchen w/farm sink, granite, 5 BR / 4.5 BA, kitchen w/granite, family room SS appliances, 2 master suites w/gas fireplace, Master suite, basement Call Michelle Hale | 540.222.0121 Call Tammy Roop | 540.270.9409

Bealeton | $419,900 4 BR / 3.5 BA fully finished basement, 2 car garage, paved driveway, alarm system, irrigationÂ system, patio, fenced back yard, play area, hardwood floors, gas fireplace in family room, laundry with built ins, newer HVAC, professionally landscaped Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659

UNDER CONTRACT

Marshall | $449,900 Private/scenic 4 BR / 3 BA 12'' ceiling at entry, family room w/fireplace, dining room w/bay window, lower level for rental or in-law suite Call Tammy Roop | 540.270.9409

Bealeton | $285,000 Split foyer on cal-de-sac, fenced back yard, screened porch/deck, new paint/carpet, large driveway Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659

Nokesville| $1,099,900 Custom built 4 BR / 5.5 BA Craftsman on 11+ acres, white kitchen w/quartz counters and farm sink, gas cooktop, double ovens, island Call Kateland Rich Flinn | 540.270.8558

Warrenton | $339,000 BrickÂ rambler refinished 3 BR / 2 BA new kitchen, updated baths, new windows, new water heater/heat/air system, fresh paint Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659

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Call Herb Lisjak, Principal Broker | 703.753.7910