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Warrenton Town Council passes budget after false starts
Juneteenth on Main Street Lillie Williams and the Chihamba Dance Troupe celebrated Juneteenth in Old Town Warrenton this weekend along with hundreds of visitors. See page 4.
June 16 vote means employees will receive paychecks on time By Colleen LaMay
Fauquier Times Staff Writer
After weeks of unproductive debates and one failed vote, the Warrenton Town Council voted 5-1 last week to pass a budget for fiscal year 2023, which begins July 1. Council members had barely two weeks to spare before the police and other essential town workers would have been expected to report to work without pay. See BUDGET, page 6
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Warrenton Town Councilman Renard Carlos changed his vote on the 2023 budget from “no” to “yes.”
Brandie Schaeffer is stepping down — on her own terms
County will pay family $5 million to settle claim in deputy-involved fatal crash Special prosecutor appointed, but no charges yet for former deputy Brock Smith By Coy Ferrell
Fauquier Times Staff Writer
After nearly four years at the helm of Warrenton’s government, Town Manager Brandie Schaeffer has announced that she will step down next month. “I think that Warrenton needs to tackle the next challenges in front of it, and I need
The family of Mary and Brian Dangerfield has reached a $5 million settlement with the county after the couple was killed in a Feb. 25 crash involving now-former Fauquier County Sheriff’s Deputy Brock Smith. Smith was driving his police cruiser at 100 mph northbound on U.S. 17 near Goldvein with no emergency lights activated when he struck the Dangerfields’ vehicle as the couple was pulling out of their neighborhood, according to Virginia State Police investigative documents. The speed limit on that stretch of U.S. 17 is 55 mph.
See SCHAEFFER, page 14
See CRASH, page 9
Warrenton’s town manager has served in role since 2018 By Coy Ferrell
Fauquier Times Staff Writer
Mary and Brian Dangerfield were killed Feb. 25 after a police cruiser driven by a Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office deputy struck their vehicle.
What time is it? It's Half Past Moon in Marshall. See page 2.
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What’s the buzz? It’s Half Past Moon in Marshall By Aimée O’Grady
Special to the Fauquier Times
Ana Rodriguez is bringing a bit of West Coast flair to her Half Past Moon Coffee Buzz shop in Marshall. Anyone looking for a cup of Joe will also find a new offering on the menu: CBD lattes. “I was prompted to add this to the menu from my experience and observation,” she said. Rodriguez explained that as someone at risk for both bipolar disorder and depression, she is thankful for the health benefits of CBD. “I have always been very aware of signs, from an early age, that I could fall into either of those categories. As I’ve grown older, I’ve come to be very grateful for the positive impact CBD has had on me as an adult. The great part of owning my own shop is the opportunity to share with others the things that make me happy,” she adds. CBD can be added to any of the drinkable menu items, but Rodriguez’s favorites are coffees and lattes.
The journey to entrepreneurship
Four years ago, Rodriguez experienced a vision of sorts while working at a spa in Warrenton. “It was a small business, and I was the only assistant. We talked about adding coffee service to the spa. I would fill orders while customers waited.” The idea never came to fruition, but Rodriguez would find a way to give it a second life. Cordial Coffee in Marshall, feeling the impact of the pandemic, decided to close its Marshall location in 2020 and focus on its Berryville coffee bean roasting operation. Anne Tran, owner of the Marshall Day Spa on the first floor of the historic house where both businesses were located, purchased the coffee shop and changed the name to West Main Coffee Shop. Tran ran both businesses, and in early 2021 she hired Rodriguez. Rodriguez was promoted to manager the following summer and just six months later, Rodriguez was the owner. “With business improving, [Tran] was no longer able to manage both the spa and the coffee shop, and I offered to buy the business from her,” said Rodriguez. “I’m originally from a small town near San Francisco and while it’s been a long time since I lived there, I remember the atmosphere and cultural diversity, and I was excited about infusing West Coast coffee energy in Marshall,” she said. CBD lattes are one example of this energy. The décor in the coffeehouse also has West Coast vibes with a strong connection to the natural world. Although the menu is refreshed, customers who have grown to expect coffee at that location are pleased to know that some things have remained the same. “We are still using the Cordial coffee beans. We also have a lot of the same items on the menu, including a quiche made by [Tran] and smoothies,” she said.
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Ana Rodriquez, owner of Half Past Moon Coffee Buzz in Marshall. The menu includes a lot of what coffee shop patrons expect. From drip coffee, pour over, espresso, cold brew nitro, Americano and Perry (an Americano with sparkling water), with a variety of house-made syrups and milk from both cows and almonds. Other hot drinks include hot chocolate, apple cider, vanilla or caramel steamer. An affogato – an Italian dessert with ice cream drowned in espresso – satisfies a craving for both dessert and coffee. A modest food menu is also available, offering a variety of breakfast sandwiches and plant-based sandwiches along with the
favored quiche. Rodriguez is both content with where she is and is looking to the future. “I feel like I have the shop in a good place with good baristas helping me. I have a few ideas for the future, like adding live music on Sunday afternoons.” Half Past Moon Coffee Buzz is located at 8375 W. Main Street in Marshall. The coffee shop is closed on Monday; open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. The shop has a Facebook page called Half Past Moon Coffee Buzz.
Clarification
A story in the June 15 edition of the Fauquier Times cited the taxes that would have been due to Fauquier County and the Town of Warrenton in 2021 on 42 acres now owned by Amazon Data Services. Due to Amazon’s purchase of the property in Sept. 2022, its assessment has increased, and taxes on the property for 2022 are calculated to be $282,480 for the county and $12,513 for the town. Associate Editor John Toler, 540-351-0487 jtoler@fauquier.com
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Warrenton delays decision on requiring permits for public gatherings Black Lives Matter activists say application fees are too high By Colleen LaMay
Fauquier Times Staff Writer
The Warrenton Town Council on June 14 delayed a decision to vote on an ordinance that would require a special event permit in advance of “organized public gatherings” in parks, on sidewalks or other public spaces. The proposed ordinance was contentious because it would require an application fee of $100 for the permit, which would cover seven days of gatherings, either consecutive or spread out over weeks or months. A new application fee would be required after each batch of seven gatherings. The Warrenton Police Department is working with the town attorney in advance of the council’s July 12 meeting to come up with a plan to waive fees for groups exercising their constitutional rights, including free speech. Town staff would review applications and issue permits. “The protection of our citizens’ constitutional rights we, as police officers, have been sworn to uphold, and it is very important we do just that,” said Mike Kochis, Warrenton Chief of Police. The special event permit would be required for parades, street closures and “sidewalk gatherings” of 15 or more people and park events of more than 200 people. After listening to a handful of residents explain that the fee was too high for small groups exercising their right to free speech in a peaceful way, the council decided to consult with the town attorney and return to the question next month. Five representatives of organizations that co-sponsor the Black Lives Matter Vigils for Action, held every Saturday morning in downtown Warrenton, addressed council members at the June 14 meeting. The BLM speakers worried the application fee for the grassroots group was prohibitively high; the fees would add up to about $750 for a year of weekly vigils. Since the vigil is scheduled for every Saturday, the application and fee would be due every seven weeks, as proposed June 14. “Thank you for working with us the past two
years to ensure our constitutional rights to express our political beliefs in a safe and orderly manner,” Scott Christian testified. He is with the Northern Piedmont chapter of the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy. Christian praised the council for its work but said the $100 application fee should be waived for groups like the BLM protesters. That’s too much for the BLM group of about 40 people, he said. He said the group never blocks traffic or requires police resources, as they stand peacefully holding signs with phrases like “Black Lives Matter” or pictures of Black people who have died at the hands of police. The vigils began after the murder of George Floyd, a Black man, by police in Minneapolis in May 2020. Jon Trevathan, with the Piedmont Race Amity Project, said that Warrenton’s proposed ordinance was patterned after a similar ordinance in Manassas. However, Warrenton’s proposed ordinance leaves out a crucial element, he said. In Manassas, he said, the application fee does not apply unless the gathering requires a “public safety plan.” The proposed Warrenton ordinance requires a public safety plan to be on file if there is a potential for traffic disruptions, danger to pedestrians or “any other factors bearing on the safety, order and accessibility of streets and sidewalks.” The application fee, Warrenton Police Chief Mike Kochis said, is to reimburse the town for the staff time to create a public safety action plan. There is already a plan on file for the Black Lives Matters vigils that requires one police officer to be present, Kochis said. The protesters do not pay a fee for the officer’s time because the BLM protesters are exercising their constitutionally protected right to meet peaceably and exercise their free speech rights. Court rulings establish that right. Even if a revised draft ordinance allowed for groups to apply for a waiver, if the application or safety plan needed to be revised, the protesters could face a fee, Kochis said. The BLM speakers all said their group was peaceful and posed no safety hazards. “We come together from six non-partisan groups to bear witness
to the need for racial justice,” said Barbara Amster, a BLM organizer and member of the League of Women Voters of Prince William-Fauquier Area. “We’re pastors, priests, teachers, students, small business owners and many others who assemble peacefully to stand up for decency and equal treatment under the law,” she testified. The Warrenton group receives no funding from national groups or from anyone outside the vigil, Amster said, which makes the necessity of paying $750 annually a “crushing burden.” Another speaker, Jean Boenish, testified that she had experience in coordinating parachuting events with multiple law enforcement and emergency services agencies in West Virginia. As a result, she said, she was very familiar with permitting practices. She urged the council to avoid lumping events such as the BLM vigils into the same “special events” category as parades or other large events that could shut down streets or cause other disruptions. The proposed ordinance would require that an application and fee be filed with the town at least five business days in advance of a sidewalk gathering of 15 to 200 people and at least 14 business days in advance for a parade, street closure, park gathering, or sidewalk gathering of more than 200 people. Kochis said he hoped large groups would work with the town more than 14 business days in advance. The proposed ordinance, once approved, would replace the memorandum that currently applies to planned gatherings on public sidewalks, streets and parks. The existing memorandum says event applicants will receive an estimate of expenses related to their application within 30 days of the town receiving an application. However, municipalities are not allowed to charge groups who are exercising their constitutional rights, like the Black Lives Matter protesters. No application is required for organized gatherings of 14 or fewer people on streets or sidewalks or fewer than 200 people in a park. Also exempt are spontaneous gatherings, funeral processions or government activities. Reach Colleen LaMay at clamay@fauquier.com
Father’s Day car show moves to American Legion grounds Warrenton’s Post 72 of the American Legion hosted a Father’s Day car show on Sunday, June 19 on the Legion grounds. The show has been sponsored by other organizations over the years and held on Main Street in Warrenton, but it seems to have found a new home. More than 172 cars pre-registered and more than 200 were on display the day of the show, said event coordinator Dave Lucash. “It was a great crowd and a great event,” said Lucash, who owns Pro Auto Performance Center in Opal. Proceeds from the show will benefit American Legion Post 72 and the FISH food bank. Lucash said that the American Legion is planning a second car show from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30. The event will be Halloween-themed. Costumes are encouraged, and there will be a trunk or treat for children.
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Hundreds attend 2nd annual Juneteenth Festival on Saturday Event on Warrenton’s Main Street ‘nothing but good vibes’ By Abby Zimmardi
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Warm hugs and shared laughter overflowed from Main Street on Saturday as friends and families gathered for the second annual Fauquier County Juneteenth Festival. The festival had a reunion-like feel and featured more than 60 vendors. An activity-packed agenda attracted hundreds of people from Fauquier County and surrounding areas to celebrate. A stage at Fifth Street featured the Chihamba African Dance Troupe, whose colorful caftans rippled to the sounds of African drum music. At Courthouse Square, two hair braiders competed. Stylists worked for a couple of hours on volunteers while they were judged on their technique. Barrie Newman, one of the founders of the Fauquier County Juneteenth Festival, said that he hoped people would leave the festival with a greater understanding of Black history in America and in the county, and he also wanted the event to serve as a safe space for the community. “It [the festival] was great,” Newman said. “Well-received, well-loved, nothing but good vibes and good feedback from what was going on.” Newman said that estimates placed attendance at about 1,500, higher than last year’s inaugural celebration at Eva Walker Park. The mayors of Warrenton and Manassas, town council members and residents were enthusiastic, Newman said. Juneteenth celebrates the longsought freedom of enslaved people in the United States. President Joe Biden signed a bill last year that made it an official federal holiday; it was declared a state holiday in Virginia in 2020. June 19, 1865, marks the day that the news of Lincoln signing the Emancipation Proclamation finally reached enslaved people in Texas. Iris Massey, a Prince William County resident, attended the festival with her husband and two children, both of whom were eating popcorn – their favorite food vendor of the day. Massey wanted her children to learn about their enslaved ancestors’ rich culture. “I just hope that by coming here, I can share this with other people, and year after year, more and more people will come, and we’ll all be able to celebrate and enjoy it together,” Massey said. There were 68 vendors in total, and they lined both sides of Main Street, selling cotton candy, soaps, books, clothing or bags. Local organizations such as the Fauquier County Democratic Party took the opportunity to reach out to attendees as well. One of the vendors was Cynthia’s African Jewels, where Cynthia and
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Amadi, 3, of Warrenton, wears a shirt honoring African American trailblazers. John Leslie were selling earrings from Kenya. They displayed vibrant beaded earrings and earrings in the shape of Africa. “We would like for people to see how creative African people and people of African descent are, and I think it’s a great way to celebrate today, by really showing the artistry and allowing people to get a little taste of Africa,” Cynthia Leslie said. Nan Butler Roberts, one of the day’s emcees, said that Warrenton “really showed up and showed out” for the festival: “I think it’s just a day of unity, and a day of celebration, and a day that we can really all come together and be on the same page about something. There are so many things that are divisive in the country right now, and so I hope that this will give people an opportunity to come together and have something that’s joyful, and something that can unify people as well.” Fauquier County NAACP, the American Historical Association, View Tree Masonic Lodge #142 and I.A.B. organized the event. Reach Abby Zimmardi at azimmardi@fauquier.com
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Sheila Webster participates in the hair-braiding contest.
Jonathan, 4, of Fairfax, plays cornhole outside Studio Luxe Boutique.
Jackie Oduro (right), a Bealeton-based clothing designer, chats with customers at the Boutiqueafriques booth.
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Warrenton Town Council passes budget after false starts BUDGET, from page 1 The $31.3 million budget includes pay increases for town employees, including police officers. Increased expenditures will be funded in part by increasing the town’s meals tax from 4% to 6%, bringing the tax in line with surrounding counties and towns. “And the budget is adopted,” Vice Mayor James Hartman (Ward 4) said June 16 as applause erupted from two dozen people attending the meeting. The vote came two days after an almost identical draft budget failed to gain the necessary five votes to pass. Councilmen Kevin Carter (Ward 5) and Renard Carlos (at-large) were the dissenting votes on June 14. Carter maintained his position throughout the budget process, arguing that any tax increases cannot be justified in an uncertain macroeconomic climate and voted against the budget on both occasions. Carlos has said at every budget session that he wants to restructure the town’s revenue streams to put more tax burden on real estate owners and less on businesses. He voted “no” to the proposed budget on June 14 but changed his vote to a “yes” on June 16. Carlos did not give any specific reason for the change of position. “I think the time has come for us to move on,” he said. After weeks opposing increased taxes, Councilman Bill Semple (Ward 2) voted in favor of the budget during both votes last week, joining Hartman, Heather Sutphin (Ward 1) and Brett Hamby (Ward 3). Sean Polster (at-large) was not physically present at the June 16 meeting because of a death in his family. He joined the meeting remotely and immediately claimed that the meeting was illegal because it was not advertised three days in advance. The council took a quick recess to discuss the objection with the town attorney, who said that because the June 16 meeting was a continuation of the June 14 meeting, no notice was required. Polster lost his connection before the council voted on a budget resolution from Hamby, but Polster texted a “no” vote.
What’s in the budget?
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Town Councilmen James Hartman, Kevin Carter and Renard Carlos Hamby withdrew his motion; the budget resolution was altered slightly to include some consulting fees, and Hamby put forth a new motion to approve the altered budget. The board voted 5-1 in favor of that motion. Polster did not vote on the second resolution. The budget would have passed even if Polster had been able to vote “no.”
Meals tax rate divides council
The budget that ultimately passed included a provision raising the meals tax from 4% to 6%, a change equivalent to an extra $1 on a $50 dollar tab for people who eat at restaurants within the town limits. The meals tax is the single largest source of general-fund revenue for the town. Sutphin, Semple, Hamby and Hartman each supported the increase at the June 14 meeting, arguing that it was the best way to pay for the expenditures that council members wanted to include in the budget. “Passing a flat budget puts employees and town services at severe risk,” Hartman told the Fauquier Times on June 15. Hartman cited the council’s decision earlier this month to lower the tax on real estate from 5 cents to 4 cents per $100 of assessed value, which will lower the average homeowner’s monthly tax bill by $3. “We may have saved the average homeowner $37 [per year] on their mortgage by lowering the real estate tax, but now they may have to pay out of pocket for trash service. Imagine that? This is the risk created by last night’s vote,” he said June 15. Sutphin took a similar position a day before the final vote. She said that the town needs the meals tax increase — along with raising the cigarette tax from 20 cents to 40 cents a pack — to maintain the services
people want and need, including retaining a competitively paid staff and services, such as garbage collection. “Prices go up on everyone, even the town,” she said.
‘An act of stubborn pique’
The 48 hours between the failed June 14 vote and the successful June 16 vote were at times tense. On June 15, Mayor Carter Nevill called the refusal by Carlos and Carter to support the budget “an act of stubborn pique.” (Nevill does not have a vote on the budget.) “It is embarrassing that we are at this point right now,” Nevill told the Fauquier Times the day after the failed vote. He was especially critical of what he said was Carlos’ and Carter’s failure to offer any alternative funding sources — while at the same time offering theoretical support for raising the salaries of town employees. “This town has operated on the mentality that we can stretch our resources to the breaking point,” Nevill said. “To cut services, if that is the direction the no votes want to take, it is incumbent on them to find those savings.” Employees have been the losers in Warrenton’s ongoing reluctance to adequately fund town services and personnel costs, Nevill said. For example, he said, Finance Director Stephanie Miller has in the past taken on the roles of director of budget and procurement officer, while also handling human resources duties for the town. Expecting employees to take on multiple roles makes recruitment very difficult, he said. Before the June 14 town council meeting, Sean McGowan, executive director of the Virginia Division of the Southern States Police Benevolent Association, sent a letter to the seven council members asking that
The Warrenton Town Council approved a $31.3 million budget for fiscal 2023, which begins July 1. That’s an increase of $4.8 million from fiscal 2022. Much of the increase will be used to upgrade the town’s aging sewer and water infrastructure. Revenue for this year’s budget includes nearly $1 million in one-time federal stimulus funds allocated to the town by the American Rescue Plan Act. The money can be used for some personnel costs and to help with infrastructure projects. The town will use the ARPA funds to help pay for several staff positions, including a junior engineer, a deputy director of public works and a project coordinator, but that money will only fund the position for three years. After that, the town council will have to include the staffing in the regular budget or terminate the positions. In addition, the federal money will pay for some one-time infrastructure costs, including HVAC replacement, police vehicles, traffic light updates, a salt spreader, a leaf machine and fitness equipment replacement at the WARF. Separately, the council has already earmarked $4.5 million in ARPA funds to improve the dam at the Warrenton Reservoir over the next few years. For this year’s budget, the council spent $446,303 from the town’s fund balance, which serves as a “rainy day” fund. As a matter of policy, the council keeps a fund balance equal to 50% of its operating budget. The projected fund balance for the adopted budget is 53%. the council approve a pay raise, in addition to merit increases, for police. That would be “a step in the right direction in increasing your officers’ compensation.” “The Warrenton Police Department is currently the lowest paid law-enforcement agency within their compared jurisdictions,” the letter said. “The specter of not receiving a paycheck in July due to a failure to pass a budget has shaken those who protect you and your citizens.” Reach Colleen LaMay at clamay@fauquier.com
Memorial flyover will honor the late Gen. Chuck Boyd A memorial flyover in honor of Gen. Chuck Boyd, USAF (Ret.) of Marshall will be held Saturday, June 25, taking off from the Warrenton-Fauquier Airport in Midland at about 12:30 p.m. Boyd was a four-star Air Force general and a former fighter pilot who was shot down during the Vietnam War and held captive for seven years in North Vietnam. He died on March 23 at the age of 83. There will be 16 planes in the flyover formation this Saturday – all T-34s. Boyd’s wife Jessica Mathews explained, “These are old USAF planes – T for trainers. In fact, they are the type of plane Chuck learned to fly in. They are such
good planes: beautiful to handle and aerobatic … Along with many other vintage Air Force planes (Mustangs, Corsairs, etc.), they are now known as Warbirds.” She added that the formation will first fly northwest toward Front Royal. At Markham they will hold before flying back over Boyd’s family farm west of Marshall. She said, “The full group of planes will make the first pass. Then, the new owner of Boyd’s plane will fly a slower, lower pass so folks can see his plane. Then, a group of four will fly the Missing Man formation in which one plane (painted in Air Force colors) pulls steeply up into the sky leaving a hole behind in the formation.”
The group will land at about 1:30 p.m. at the airport. Formation flights are aviators’ way of showing respect and honor for someone, said Mathews. She said they are demanding to fly, requiring detailed planning, briefing and piloting skills. This tribute was organized by William Smith, Boyd’s close friend and a leader of the T-34 community. Mathews said, “Smitty and Chuck flew formations together many, many times. Organizing and leading them takes an enormous amount of work. Smitty did all the heavy lifting.” She said that pilots on Saturday will come from as far away as Florida and Texas to participate in the flyover.
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Warrenton High School Class of 1954 68th Reunion
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Back row L to R: Gilbert “Doc” Ashby, Peggy Yates Goff, Nancy Embrey Clark, Milton Thorpe, Murray Edwards, Sue Bowman Sutherland (Dave/Deceased), Delores Heflin Goff (Cecil/Deceased). Seated: Elwood “Apple” Gray, Tommy Hayes, Elizabeth J. “Betty” Sinclain Manning, Walter “Drew” Hitchcock. Front and center: Rev. J. Richard Winter (teacher) Not pictured and in attendance: Gerty Gray, Hazel and Jim Butler, Irene Ashby, Helen Murray, Julie Hayes and caregivers Mary Taylor (Nancy Clark) and Tish Mae Jenkins (Rev. Winter). Our prayers go out to those who could not attend and many memories to those who have passed of the original 37. It was my pleasre to attend with my sister Betty SInclair Manning and my honor to present my step father-in-law Reverend J. Richard Winter known to me as “Papa” and many others as “The Rev” or “Dick.” He will celebrate becoming a centenarian in August of this year. Many thanks go out to Peggy Goff for her continued dedication to organize this reunion annually (Covid exception) for the past 68 years. Thanks to Foster’s Grille for hosting this reunion on Saturday June 11, 2022.
Warrenton police officers review budget documents during a May 10 Warrenton Town Council meeting.
Police pay was at stake in Warrenton budget debate By Coy Ferrell
Fauquier Times Staff Writer
Sean McGowan, executive director of the Southern States Police Benevolent Association in Virginia, had a sharp message for the Warrenton Town Council as they approached the June 30 deadline to pass a budget. He noted that, if they were unable to work out their differences by then, town employees, including police officers, wouldn’t be paid beginning July 1. “The prospect of council failing to pass a budget has had a palpable negative impact on the loyal and hardworking members of the police department. The specter of not receiving a paycheck in July due to a failure to pass a budget has shaken those who protect you and your citizens,” McGowan said in a June 14 letter to the council. Two days later, the council passed a budget that included a pay increase for the police and all other town employees. But the issue was bigger than simply passing a budget, he wrote. Warrenton police officers, he claimed, are currently the lowest paid among “comparable jurisdictions.” The town manager’s proposed budget would fund 5% cost-of-living raises and 0-2% merit raises for town employees — including the police department. However, some council members had been reluctant to support tax increases to fund those raises, despite their vocal support for those raises in principle. “We ask that you follow through with that support and adopt the budget that includes the personnel package,” McGowan wrote in the June 14 letter. In a separate interview with the Fauquier Times, McGowan said June 15 that local governments all face similar funding challenges to recruit and retain good police officers, especially at a time when some people are leaving law enforcement. McGowan attributed this dynamic almost entirely to left-wing activists. But, he said, a failure by Warrenton’s council to increase pay for the roughly 30 people employed by the police department would be the
equivalent of some left-wing groups’ demands to “defund” police departments. “This is lack of support. This is the other side of that equation, and it’s just as harmful,” he said. Regardless of the ideology espoused by legislators, law enforcement agencies across Virginia struggle to recruit and retain employees, McGowan said, especially at the entry level. “Most of the people who come in are coming in on the base salary,” said McGowan, who added that localities are “scrambling” to hire and retain enough officers. At $45,500, the current starting salary for an entry-level police officer in Warrenton would be significantly less than nearby towns and counties had the council not funded the cost-of-living increase. By passing a budget June 16 that includes those raises, the minimum salary for police officers will increase to $47,800 next month. McGowan pointed out that Warrenton’s police department is fully staffed, “which is pretty amazing.” But failing to raise pay could have jeopardized that, he added. “The only thing you can address, as far as recruitment and retention, is pay and benefits,” he said. Warrenton Police Chief Mike Kochis declined to comment for this story, citing ongoing budget negotiations among council members. Unlike the county sheriff, the Warrenton police chief is not an elected position. By the time the town council finally passed a budget, nearby localities had already used the current budget cycle to raise salaries for law enforcement officers. Beginning July 1, for instance, the minimum pay for Fauquier County sheriff’s deputies will be $48,000, up $6,500 from the current level. The town of Culpeper will have a minimum salary of $47,700 beginning July 1, a $4,300 increase from the current fiscal year. (Entry-level officers hired by the Prince William County Police Department start at $52,700, which will not change in the new fiscal year.) See POLICE, page 9
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County will pay family $5 million to settle claim in deputy-involved fatal crash CRASH, from page 1 The $5 million payout “is the full extent of insurance available for those claims,” according to a joint statement issued June 16 by attorneys for the county and the Dangerfield family. A special prosecutor, Culpeper Commonwealth’s Attorney Paul Walther, was appointed in March, but no criminal charges had been filed against Smith as of June 16. Walther said May 26 that “I can confirm that the investigation is ongoing,” but declined Fauquier Times’ requests for further comment. The state police rejected a March 7 public records request from the Fauquier Times seeking more information about the crash, citing an “open/active criminal investigation.” Fauquier Sheriff Jeremy Falls initially placed Smith on administrative leave after the incident; Smith had been hired by former Sheriff Bob Mosier in late 2019. Falls fired Smith on March 23. In response to inquiries from the Fauquier Times, Falls declined to say whether Smith broke any departmental policies. Smith was driving on a section of highway between Morrisville and Goldvein when his vehicle struck a 2018 Toyota Camry with Mary and Brian Dangerfield inside, according to a state police crash report. Brian Dangerfield died at the scene, and Mary Dangerfield died later that day after being transported to a hospital. “This tragedy was unfortunate and avoidable,” said Jeffrey Breit, an attorney for the Dangerfield family, as part of the June 16 joint statement. The statement said that “the county and the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office confirm retraining on policies for proper operation of vehicles has occurred with all sheriff’s office
personnel.” The statement added that “this and other policies that relate to the safety of law enforcement personnel and [the] general public have and will be ongoing in the future to help tragedies like this from ever being repeated.” Kevin Biniazan, another attorney for the family, said in the joint statement that “the family is grateful that the claims were resolved quickly and without drawn-out litigation, but this money could never replace the loss of Mr. and Mrs. Dangerfield. Not a day goes by when the grandchildren don’t ask about their grandparents.” Attorneys for the Dangerfield family first announced March 17 that they would pursue civil litigation, when Breit sent a letter to county officials informing them that “a claim is being made for personal injuries, wrongful death and other damages resulting from this incident.” “This is a case that will be against an officer acting in a grossly negligent way,” Breit told the Fauquier Times in March. He said that there is video, GPS tracking data and a “black box” from Smith’s cruiser, all of which recorded evidence related to the crash. Breit said that, based on his understanding, Smith was responding to a call for service without authorization. He also said Smith had been traveling at 100 mph “for a long period of time” before striking the Dangerfields’ vehicle. Smith had “voluntarily dispatched himself” to a call, adding that Smith was “told he was too far away … and no longer needed,” Breit said. “It was basically an accident waiting to happen,” Breit claimed. Falls has declined to comment on these allegations. Reach Coy Ferrell at cferrell@ fauquier.com
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Police pay was at stake in Warrenton budget debate POLICE, from page 8 Purcellville, a Loudoun County town with a population about the same as Warrenton’s, will start its police officers at $51,700 beginning next month, up from $48,800 currently. Sharon Rauch, Purcellville’s human resources director, said that while the town council there has made yearly pay increases a priority, the police department still struggles to recruit and retain officers. Four of the 23 budgeted positions in the department are currently vacant, she said. One of the main reasons for that, she explained, is that larger nearby agencies like the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (minimum salary as of July 1: $55,100) and the Leesburg
Police Department (minimum salary as of July 1: $54,300) not only pay more, but also have more opportunities for training and advancement, putting smaller departments like Purcellville’s at a disadvantage. McGowan emphasized that local governments shouldn’t take police officers for granted, explaining that he believes the nationwide shortage of good police officers will only become more acute in the coming years. Some officers “struggle through” in large part because they have already paid into the state retirement system. But, he said, “The system is breaking down.” He concluded, “We hope people realize what’s important and they fund it – they spend the money.” Reach Coy Ferrell at cferrell@ fauquier.com
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UPCOMING FAUQUIER EVENTS JUNE 22 TO JULY 1 Ongoing events Reading What: Oceans of Possibilities, the 2022 summer reading program When: Through Saturday, July 30 Where: Warrenton Library, Bealeton Library, John Marshall Library Cost: Free Info: Register at a library and pick up game card Art What: Savitt, Friedenberg equestrian art exhibit When: Through Saturday, June 25 Where: Morven Park, 17339 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg Cost: Admission is free Info: 571-474-2754 for exhibit days and times Farmers market What: Warrenton farmers high season market When: Saturdays through Nov. 19; 8 a.m. to noon Where: 21 Main St., Old Town Warrenton Info: Indoor and outdoor spaces Food assistance What: Peas and Grace When: Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Where: Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains Info: Those in need of food assistance are welcome Spiritual Care Support Ministries What: Support groups/counseling and special events for those experiencing the death of a loved one, divorce or chronic illness Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: 540-349-5814 or www.scsm.tv The S.E.E. Recovery Center What: Recovery-oriented groups, meetings and the opportunity to speak with someone about mental health or substance use recovery. A staff member is available from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday to Friday. Where: The S.E.E. Recovery Center, 710 U.S. Ave., Culpeper Info: 540-825-3366 or email: SEERecovery@rrcsb.org Wednesday, June 22 Farmers market What: Farmers market When: Wednesday, June 22 and Wednesday, June 29; 4 to 8 p.m. Where: Buchanan Hall, 8549 John S. Mosby Highway, Upperville Info: Farm fresh meats and produce, artisan goods, live music, food trucks Story time What: In-person story time When: Wednesday, June 22 and Wednesday, June 29; 10:30 to 11 a.m. Where: John Marshall Library and Bealeton Library Info: For children up to age 5 and their families; bring a blanket or lawn chair; in case of high temperatures or inclement weather, check with library, 540-422-8500 Crafts What: Crafts-On-the-Go When: Wednesday, June 22 and Wednesday, June 29; all day Where: Warrenton Library, Bealeton Library, John Marshall Library Info: Craft bags available while supplies
last; choose from PreK/Child and Tween bags; one bag per child; no reservation needed Pollinators What: Attracting Pollinators to Your Garden When: Wednesday, June 22; 10 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Blandy Experimental Farm, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce Cost: FOSA members $10 per person; non-members $15 per person Info: For adults; wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather Registration required: 540-837-1758 Yoga What: Flow with Brittany When: Wednesday, June 22; 6:30 p.m. Where: Wollam Gardens, 5167 Jeffersonton Road, Jeffersonton Cost: $15 Tickets: www.wollam-gardens. squarespace.com/yoga Info: Bring own mat Seminar What: Alzheimers and dementia-related illnesses When: Wednesday, June 22; 4 p.m. Where: Virtual Cost: Free Info: Presented by the Villa at Suffield Meadows Register: Sophia Cameron, 540-3163800 Trivia What: Trivia night When: Wednesday, June 22 and Wednesday, June 29; 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton Info: Hosted by Fauquier Trivia Trivia What: Trivia When: Wednesday, June 22; 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Barking Rose Brewing Company, 9057 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton Thursday, June 23 Senior Supper What: Senior Supper at the Bistro on the Hill When: Thursday, June 23 and Thursday, June 30; 4:30 to 6 p.m. Where: Bistro on the Hill, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton Cost: $7.50 (tax included) Info: For seniors 55-plus; registration not required Food pantry What: Fauquier FISH food pantry When: Thursday, June 23; 6 to 7:30 p.m., Saturday, June 25 and Tuesday, June 28; 9:30 to noon Where: Fauquier FISH, 24 Pelham St., Warrenton Info: Ready to cook meals and additional food for residents of Fauquier County who need help; bring ID and proof of county residency ESL class What: English-as-a-second-language class presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education programs When: Thursday, June 23, Tuesday, June 28 and Thursday, June 30; 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton Cost: Free Info: 540-718-8243 Story time What: Stories for young children and caregivers with finger plays and sing-alongs When: Thursday, June 23 and Thursday, June 30; 10:30 to 10:45 a.m.
Where: Virtual Cost: Free Required registration: https://conta. cc/3snxcFJ Freebies What: FRESH on Wheels When: Thursday, June 23 and Thursday, June 30; 9:30 to 11 a.m. Where: Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: For families; free books, games, and summer fun; presented by Fauquier FRESH Reading What: Joy Circle Event with Elena Sonnino, Life Coach and Author of “Inhabit Your Joy” When: Thursday, June 23; 6 to 8 p.m. Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Cost: $15.95 Registration required: 540-878-5358 Info: Attendees will receive a signed copy of the book, a journal and pen, light refreshments For kids What: Fun at the Fountain featuring Jon the Magician When: Thursday, June 23; 10 to 11 a.m. Where: Virginia Gateway, 14017 Promenade Commons St., Gainesville Info: Bring a chair Farming What: Summer High Tunnel Production workshop When: Thursday, June 23; 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Fauquier Education Farm, 8428 Meetze Road, Warrenton Info: Learn which crops do well and how to maximize their production; 540-3364338 Library What: Library Board of Trustees meeting When: Thursday, June 23; 4 to 5:30 p.m. Where: PATH Foundation, 321 Walker Drive, Warrenton Info: 540-222-8500, ext. 4 Live music What: Featuring John Sweet When: Thursday, June 23; 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton Karaoke What: Open mic/karaoke When: Thursday, June 23; 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Old Trade Brewery, 13270 Alanthus Road, Brandy Station Bingo What: Thursday night beer bingo When: Thursday, June 23 and Thursday, June 30; 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Lost Barrel Brewing, 36138 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg Friday, June 24 Farmers market What: Discover Vint Hill farmers market When: Friday, June 24 and Friday, July 1; 4 to 7 p.m. Where: Larry Weeks Community Pool, 4248 Bludau Drive, Warrenton Story time What: Storytime for the littles When: Friday, June 24 and Friday, July 1; 11 to 11:30 a.m. Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: Stories geared for ages 3 to 6; 540-878-5358 Book Cellar What: Book Cellar with books, movies, and music for all ages, sponsored by the
Friends of Fauquier Library When: Friday, June 24, Saturday, June 25 and Friday July 1; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: John Barton Payne Building Basement, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton Volunteer: 540-341-3447 Pet clinic What: Pet wellness clinic When: Friday, June 24; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Fauquier SPCA, 9350 Rogues Road, Midland Cost: Fee for various services Appointment: 540-788-9000 x208 Farmers market What: Marshall farmers market When: Friday, June 24; 4 to 7 p.m. Where: H&H Auto Garage (parking lot), 8382 W. Main St., Marshall Info: Local farmers/growers, food producers, artisans and community Recycling What: Electronic recycling event When: Friday, June 24; 5 p.m. Where: Petco Parking Lot, 251 W. Lee Highway, Warrenton Info: Help the Fauquier SPCA by recycling electronics; 540-788-9000, ext. 211 Fireflies What: Firefly Festival When: Friday, June 24; 8 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Blandy Experimental Farm, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce Cost: FOSA members $10 per person; non-members $15 per person Info: For all ages; wear comfortable walking shoes, dress for the weather; bring a flashlight Registration required: 540-837-1758 Concert What: Open Late Concert Series at NSLM When: Friday, June 24; 6 to 8 p.m. Where: National Sporting Library and Museum, 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg Cost: Free Info: Bring chairs or blankets; picnics welcome; no glass containers or outside alcohol; concessions available; free parking; pets must be leashed Live music What: Sunset in the Vineyards When: Friday, June 24 and Friday, July 1; 6 to 9 p.m.; live music from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Philip Carter Winery, 4366 Stillhouse Road, Hume Info: Drink specials; firepits; no reservations required Live music What: Featuring Brady Heck When: Friday, June 24; 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton Live music What: Featuring Daniel Carter When: Friday, June 24; 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Denim and Pearls, 29 Main St., Warrenton Live music What: Featuring Jacob Paul Allen When: Friday, June 24; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton Live music What: Featuring The Chute and Wilson Duo When: Friday, June 24; 5 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Barrel Oak Winery, 3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane See CALENDAR, page 12
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Live music What: Featuring Lenny Burridge Trio When: Friday, June 24; 5:30 p.m. Where: Lost Barrel Brewery, 36138 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg Karaoke What: Friday night karaoke When: Friday, June 24; 7 to 10 p.m. Where: Beer Hound Brewery, 201 Waters Place, Culpeper Saturday, June 25 Farmers market What: Remington farmers market When: Saturday, June 25; 2 to 6 p.m. Where: 150 W. Bowen St., Remington Farming What: Friends with Benefits When: Saturday, June 25; 1 to 3 p.m. Where: Fauquier Education Farm, 8428 Meetze Road, Warrenton Cost: Free; no registration required Info: Learn about insect friends and how they can benefit a garden; 540-336-4338 Harry Potter What: Harry Potter anniversary week When: Saturday, June 25 to Saturday, July 2; all day Where: Warrenton Library, Bealeton Library, John Marshall Library Info: Celebrate 25 years since the publication of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” Coffee and Cars What: Middleburg Coffee and Cars When: Saturday, June 25; 7 to 9:30 a.m. Where: Middleburg Common Grounds, 114 W. Washington St., Middleburg Info: 540-687-7065 Painting What: Paint and Sip When: Saturday, June 25; 1 to 3 p.m. Where: Valley View Farm, 1550 Lees Manor Road, Delaplane Cost: $35-$40 Tickets: https://thestudio-104116. square.site/product/jun25th-paint-partyat-valley-view-farms/464 Info: Sip a glass of wine and paint a picture of either blueberries or cherries; bring a friend Concert What: Featuring Paul Anka When: Saturday, June 25; 7:30 p.m. Where: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Cost: $100, $80, $60 Tickets: 703-993-7550 Solstice celebration What: Summer solstice celebration When: Saturday, June 25; noon to 6 p.m. Where: Arterra Wines, 1808 Leeds Manor Road, Delaplane Cost: Free Info: Vineyard tours; meet the wine maker; visit Hawkmoth Studio and meet the artist; food truck; live music Seafood What: Low Country Boil When: Saturday, June 25; 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Philip Carter Winery, 4366 Stillhouse Road, Hume Cost: $59 a person; minors $48; children 10 and under $28 Info: Seafood from Blue Ridge Seafood, wines from Philip Carter Tickets: https://shop.pcwinery.com/ product/Low-country-boil-ticket Seafood What: Low Country Boil and Beer Dinner in the Hops When: Saturday, June 25; 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Barking Rose Brewery, 9057 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton Tickets: https://www.barkingrose.
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com/.../low-country-boil-in-the-hops Comedy What: Featuring Calamity Improv When: Saturday, June 25; 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Gloria Faye Dingus Center for the Arts, 92 Main St., Warrenton Cost: $15; children 12 and under admitted free with parent Tickets: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/calamity-improv-live-at-gloriastickets-312623885457 Live music What: Featuring Will Baskin and Michelle Dupwe When: Saturday, June 25; noon to 9 p.m. Where: Denim and Pearls, 29 Main St., Warrenton Info: Will Baskin (noon to 3 p.m.), Michelle Dupwe (6 to 9 p.m.) Live music What: Featuring Hazel River Bridge When: Saturday, June 25; 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton Live music What: Featuring Kid Sister Band When: Saturday, June 25; 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton Live music What: Featuring Freddy Hall When: Saturday, June 25; noon to 3:30 p.m. Where: Barrel Oak Winery, 3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane Live music What: Featuring Robbie Limon When: Saturday, June 25; 2 to 5 p.m. Where: Philip Carter Winery, 4366 Stillhouse Road, Hume Live music What: Saturday Night with Brook Yoder and Bryan Smith When: Saturday, June 25; 7 to 10 p.m. Where: Orlean Market, 6855 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall Live music What: Featuring Juliet Lloyd When: Friday, June 25; 5 p.m. Where: Lost Barrel Brewery, 36138 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg Live music What: Featuring the Sizemore Stetson Duo When: Saturday, June 25; 1 to 5 p.m. Where: Blue Valley Vineyard and Winery, 5535 Blue Valley Way, Delaplane Sunday, June 26 Farmers market What: Farmers market When: Sunday, June 26; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Archwood Green Barns, 4557 Old Tavern Road, The Plains Info: 540-253-5289 Sketching What: Sunday Sketch When: Sunday, June 26; 2:30 to 4 p.m. Where: National Sporting Library and Museum, 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg Cost: Free and open to the public; no sign-up required; all materials are provided RSVP: 540-687-6542, extension 25 Dance What: Featuring PowerWorx Dance Pump Up the Power When: Sunday, June 26; 3 p.m. Where: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Cost: $15 adult; free for children two years and under Tickets: 703-993-7550
Yoga What: Bend and Brew When: Sunday, June 26; 11 to 11:50 a.m. Where: Barking Rose Brewery, 9057 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton Cost: $20, includes a 50-minute yoga class and a flight of beers Info: Any fitness level; bring a yoga mat and bottle of water Live music What: Featuring Piedmont Grass When: Sunday, June 26; 1 to 4 p.m. Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton Live music What: Featuring Dave Goodrich When: Sunday, June 26; 1 to 5:30 p.m. Where: Barrel Oak Winery, 3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane Live music What: Featuring Daniel Carter When: Sunday, June 26; 2 to 5 p.m. Where: Philip Carter Winery, 4366 Stillhouse Road, Hume Live music What: Featuring Shane and Jackson When: Sunday, June 26; 1 to 5 p.m. Where: Blue Valley Vineyard and Winery, 5535 Blue Valley Way, Delaplane Monday, June 27 Rug hooking What: Rug hooking class When: Monday, June 27; 10 a.m. to noon Where: Warrenton Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Cost: Free; registration is required, call 540-422-8500, ext. 2 Info: Four-week adult program; learn how to make a small rug; all materials provided; class meets outside on the front porch of the library Marshall evening book club What: The group will discuss “Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law” by Mary Roach When: Monday, June 27; 7 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Virtual Cost: Free Info: To join meetings, email deborah. cosby@fauquiercounty.gov or call 540422-8527 Support group What: Connections -- support group for those living with a mental health challenge When: Monday, June 27; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Virtual Info: Hosted by National Alliance on Mental Illness Piedmont Registration required for online meetings: 540-347-9104 Tuesday, June 28 Freebies What: FRESH on Wheels When: Tuesday, June 28; 9:30 to 11 a.m. Where: John Marshall Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Info: For families; free books, games and summer fun; presented by Fauquier FRESH Story time What: In-person story time When: Tuesday, June 28; 10:30 to 11 a.m. Where: Warrenton Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: For children up to age 5 and their families; bring a blanket or lawn chair; in case of high temperatures or inclement weather, check with library, 540-422-8500 Support group What: Support group for family members of individuals with a mental Iilness
When: Tuesday, June 28; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Virtual Info: Hosted by National Alliance on Mental Illness Piedmont Registration required for online meetings: 540-347-9104 Picnic What: Jefferson Ruritan Club community indoor picnic When: Tuesday, June 28; 7 p.m. Where: Jeffersonton Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 18498 Springs Road, Jeffersonton Cost: Free Info: 75th anniversary of the Jefferson Ruritan club; everyone invited; hamburgers, hot dogs, sides, desserts and drinks will be served RSVP: 540-937-5119 Wednesday, June 29 Ribbon cutting What: Ribbon cutting at Prosperity Family Medicine When: Wednesday, June 29; 9 to 10:30 a.m. Where: Prosperity Family Medicine, 32 Waterloo St., Unit 105, Warrenton Info: Sponsored by the Fauquier Chamber of Commerce Yoga What: Adult yoga-seated When: Wednesday, June 29; 2 to 3 p.m. Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Info: Use chairs for support in this easy yoga class; wear movement friendly clothing; 540-687-5730 Skill building What: Pre-K Skill Builders When: Wednesday, June 29; 10 a.m. to noon Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Info: For ages 3 to 5 with a caregiver; get ready for kindergarten with fun activities and crafts Thursday, June 30 For kids What: Fun at the Fountain Featuring The Great Zucchini When: Thursday, June 30; 10 to 11 a.m. Where: Virginia Gateway, 14017 Promenade Commons St., Gainesville Info: Bring a chair Live music What: Featuring Josh Sowder When: Thursday, June 30; 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton Friday, July 1 Live music What: Wine until 9 When: Friday, July 1; 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Arterra Wines, 1808 Leeds Manor Road, Delaplane Cost: No admission Info: Live music; bring picnics, family, and friends Live music What: Featuring Dan Trull When: Friday, July 1; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton Live music What: Featuring Brian Caperton When: Friday, July 1; 5 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Barrel Oak Winery, 3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane Trivia What: Trivia night When: Friday, July 1; 7 to 9 p.m. Where: Beer Hound Brewery, 201 Waters Place, Culpeper
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF A PETITION BY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY, NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF A PETITION BYFOR APPROVAL OFELECTRIC NEW BROADBAND CAPACITY PROJECTS VIRGINIA AND POWER COMPANY, FOR APPROVAL NEW BROADBAND CAPACITY PROJECTS PURSUANT TOOF § 56-585.1:9 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA AND PURSUANT TO § 56-585.1:9 OF ADJUSTMENT THE CODE OF VIRGINIA FOR REVISION OF RATE CLAUSE: AND FOR REVISION OF RATE ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE: RIDER RBB, FOR THE RATE YEAR RIDER RBB, FOR THE RATE 1, YEAR COMMENCING 2022 COMMENCING DECEMBER DECEMBER 1, 2022 CASE CASE NO. NO. PUR-2022-00062 PUR-2022-00062 •Virginia Electric rate adjustment adjustment clause clause Rider RiderRBB, RBB,which whichrecovers recoversthe thecosts costsofofproviding providingbroadband broadband •Virginia Electricand andPower PowerCompany Company(“Dominion”) (“Dominion”)has hasapplied appliedfor forapproval approvalof ofnew newbroadband broadband capacity capacity projects projects and for revision of its rate capacity relatedtotorural ruralbroadband broadbandprojects. projects. capacity related •Dominion requestsapproval approvalofofa arevenue revenuerequirement requirementofof$7.438 $7.438million millionfor forRider RiderRBB RBBfor forthe the rate rate year year beginning beginning December December 1, 1, 2022, •Dominion requests 2022, and and ending ending November November 30, 30, 2023. 2023. According Accordingto toDominion, Dominion,this thisamount amountwould wouldincrease increasea a monthly bill of a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours per month by $0.14. monthly bill of a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours per month by $0.14. •The Hearing Examiner appointed to this case will hold a telephonic hearing in this case on September 7, 2022, to receive public witness testimony. •The Hearing Examiner appointed to this case will hold a telephonic hearing in this case on September 7, 2022, to receive public witness testimony. •The Hearing Examiner will hold an evidentiary hearing in this case on September 8, 2022. •The Hearing Examinerabout will hold an evidentiary in this case on 8, 2022. •Further information this case is availablehearing on the SCC website at:September scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case Information. •Further information about this case is available on the SCC website at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case Information.
On May 5, 2022, Virginia Electric and Power Company (“Dominion” or “Company”) filed a petition (“Petition”) with the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) pursuant to § 56-585.1:9 of the Code of Virginia (“Code”) and Code
56-585.1 A 6. Virginia The Company seeks approval to install(“Dominion” middle-mile broadband capacity inaunserved areas (1) in with the Northern region of Virginia, including additional miles required within King Westmoreland, Richmond, and On§Northumberland May 5, 2022, Electric and Northern Power Company or “Company”) filedand petition (“Petition”) the StateNeck Corporation toDistrict, § 56-585.1:9 of George, the Code ofand Virginia (“Code”) and Code Counties (“Original Neck Counties”) as well as King William Lancaster Counties (“Northern Project”), Commission (2) in the(“Commission”) Thomas Jeffersonpursuant Planning specifically, Louisa Appomattox Counties § 56-585.1 6. The Company seeks approval install middle-mile capacity in unserved areas (1) in the Projects”). NorthernNeck Neck ofand Virginia, including miles required within King George, Richmond, and (“ThomasAJefferson Planning District Project”toand collectively, withbroadband the Northern Neck Project, the “Proposed New The region Company also seeks approvaladditional to revise rate adjustment clause Rider RBB, forWestmoreland, the rate year commencing Northumberland Counties (“Original Northern Neck Counties”) December 1, 2022, through November 20, 2023 (“Rate Year”). as well as King William and Lancaster Counties (“Northern Neck Project”), and (2) in the Thomas Jefferson Planning District, specifically, Louisa and Appomattox Counties (“Thomas Jefferson Planning District Project” and collectively, with the Northern Neck Project, the “Proposed New Projects”). The Company also seeks approval to revise rate adjustment clause Rider RBB, for the rate year commencing Northern1,Neck December 2022,Project through November 20, 2023 (“Rate Year”). Through Neck its Petition, the Company is requesting approval of the Northern Neck Project, which includes miles previously approved for prudency by the Commission, 65.8 additional miles of fiber within the Original Northern Neck Counties, Northern Project and the addition of approximately 128 miles of fiber in King William and Lancaster Counties.
Through its Petition, Company requesting approval of of thethe Northern Neck Project, includes miles approved prudency Commission, 65.8 additional of All fiber within the Original Northern Neck Dominion states thatthe since initiallyisfiling for pilot approval Northern Neck Projectwhich in October 2020, thepreviously Company has workedfor closely withby itsthe Internet service provider (“ISP”) miles partner, Points Broadband (“All Points”), and Counties, performed and the addition ofefforts approximately 128 of the fiberspecific in Kingroutes William and Lancaster detailed scoping in the field to miles identify required to provideCounties. access to all unserved customers throughout the Northern Neck. Dominion asserts that these efforts resulted in minor changes to the original estimated route, increasing the estimated mileage from 217.2 miles to 221.9 miles.
Dominion states that since initially filing for pilot approval of the Northern Neck Project in October 2020, the Company has worked closely with its Internet service provider (“ISP”) partner, All Points Broadband (“All Points”), and performed Dominion statesefforts that All Points has sincethe been awarded Rural DigitaltoOpportunity Fund and Virginia Telecommunication InitiativeNeck. (“VATI”) fundingasserts to bring broadband access to additional in the estimated Original route, detailed scoping in the field toalso identify specific routes required provide access tosupport all unserved customers throughout the Northern Dominion that these efforts resulted in minorunserved changeslocations to the original Northern the Neck Counties. All Points therefore requested that Dominion provide approximately 65.8 miles of additional middle-mile infrastructure in the Original Northern Neck Counties to enable universal access to all unserved customers increasing estimated mileage from has 217.2 miles to 221.9 miles. in the Northern Neck Project. As a result, Dominion states that the Northern Neck Project includes a total of approximately 288 miles of fiber in the Original Northern Neck Counties.
Dominion states All also since beenapproximately awarded Rural Digital Opportunity Fund support andto Virginia Initiative (“VATI”) funding toWilliam bring broadband accessCounties. to additional unserved locations in the Original Dominion statesthat that AllPoints Pointshas will also receive $7.6 million in additional VATI funding deployTelecommunication fiber-optic broadband into unserved areas of King and Lancaster In conjunction with the additional miles in Northern NeckNorthern Counties.Neck All Counties, Points hasthe therefore requested that Dominion provide approximately 65.8 miles of additional infrastructure in the OriginalThe Northern Neck Countiesthat, to enable universal accessNeck to allProject unserved the Original Company is also requesting approval to install approximately 128 miles of fiber inmiddle-mile King William and Lancaster Counties. Company represents in total, the Northern willcustomers consist inof theapproximately Northern Neck Project. Asfiber. a result, Dominion states that the Northern Neck Project includes a total of approximately 288 miles of fiber in the Original Northern Neck Counties. 416 miles of To provide broadband in King Williamapproximately County, the Company is proposing to install 144-count Self-Supporting fiber areas for approximately 28.9and miles along the trunk lineInorconjunction the Company’s distribution line in Dominion states that Allcapacity Points will also receive $7.6 million in additional VATI funding All-Dielectric to deploy fiber-optic broadband(“ADSS”) into unserved of King William Lancaster Counties. withmain the additional miles 72-count ADSS fiber approximately 32.3 miles on requesting the lateral lines or the distribution128 tapmiles lines. ofTofiber provide broadband in Lancaster County, Company proposesthat, to install 144-count ADSSNeck fiber Project along the trunktheand Original Northern Neckfor Counties, the Company is also approval toCompany’s install approximately in King Williamcapacity and Lancaster Counties. Thethe Company represents in total, the Northern will consist line route for approximately 20.9 miles throughout Lancaster County and 72-count ADSS fiber along the various lateral routes for approximately 46.2 miles. of approximately 416 miles of fiber. The Company further states that total estimated capital cost for the Northern Neck Project is approximately $43.9 million, with rural broadband costs of approximately $32.1 million. Dominion indicates that it therefore seeks recovery of
To$32.1 provide broadband KingProject William County, the Company is proposing to install 144-count All-Dielectric Self-Supporting (“ADSS”) fiber for approximately 28.9 miles along the trunk line or the Company’s main distribution line million for the capacity Northernin Neck in this proceeding. and 72-count ADSS fiber for approximately 32.3 miles on the lateral lines or the Company’s distribution tap lines. To provide broadband capacity in Lancaster County, the Company proposes to install 144-count ADSS fiber along the trunkThe Company represents that as miles of thethroughout date of thisLancaster petition, 122 milesand (or72-count approximately the 416 miles inlateral the Northern Neck Project are in46.2 some phase of the construction process. Dominion maintains that based on the progress to date line route for approximately 20.9 County ADSS29%) fiber of along the various routes for approximately miles. and the remaining mileage, the Company has a high degree of confidence that the majority of the Northern Neck Project for the initial counties will be complete by the end of 2022, barring any unforeseen delays that can arise on individual
work requestsfurther relatedstates to unique permitting situations. The Company that total estimated capital cost for the Northern Neck Project is approximately $43.9 million, with rural broadband costs of approximately $32.1 million. Dominion indicates that it therefore seeks recovery of $32.1 million for the Planning Northern Neck Project in this proceeding. Thomas Jefferson District Project
The Company that as ofapproval the date of of the thisThomas petition,Jefferson 122 miles (or approximately 29%) the 416 miles in thebroadband Northern Neck Project are inFiber someBroadband phase of the construction process.areas Dominion maintainsand that basedCounties. on the progress to date The Companyrepresents is also requesting Planning District Project inof which it will provide capacity to Firefly (“Firefly”) in unserved of Appomattox Louisa To provide and the remaining mileage, the Company a high144-count degree ofADSS confidence that the of for the approximately Northern Neck13.1 Project forand the72-count initial counties will be complete by the endforofapproximately 2022, barring 40.9 any unforeseen delays thatCounty. can ariseToonprovide individual broadband capacity, Dominion proposes has to install fiber along themajority trunk line miles ADSS fiber along the lateral lines miles in Appomattox broadband the situations. Company proposes to install 144-count ADSS fiber along the trunk-line route for approximately 16.7 miles throughout Louisa County and 72-count ADSS fiber along the various lateral routes for work requestscapacity related in to Louisa unique County, permitting approximately 43.1 miles.
Thomas Jefferson Planning District Project
Dominion represents that the total estimated capital cost for the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Project is approximately $12 million, with rural broadband costs of approximately $9.5 million. The Company indicates that it therefore seeks recovery of $9.5 million for the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Project in this proceeding.
The Company is also requesting approval of the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Project in which it will provide broadband capacity to Firefly Fiber Broadband (“Firefly”) in unserved areas of Appomattox and Louisa Counties. To provide broadband capacity, Dominion proposes to install 144-count ADSS fiber along the trunk line for approximately 13.1 miles and 72-count ADSS fiber along the lateral lines for approximately 40.9 miles in Appomattox County. To provide Rider RBB broadband capacity in Louisa County, the Company proposes to install 144-count ADSS fiber along the trunk-line route for approximately 16.7 miles throughout Louisa County and 72-count ADSS fiber along the various lateral routes for The Company43.1 seeks approval of two requests related to Rider RBB: (i) to update Rider RBB for the recovery of costs associated with the Surry and Botetourt Projects approved by the Commission in Case No. PUR-2020-00197, and (ii) approximately miles. to recover through Rider RBB the costs of the Northern Neck Project and the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Project. The Company states that it will use the lease revenues it receives from the ISPs to offset the costs of the previously
approvedrepresents rural broadband and the Proposed New Dominion that theprojects total estimated capital cost forProjects. the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Project is approximately $12 million, with rural broadband costs of approximately $9.5 million. The Company indicates that it therefore seeks recovery $9.5 million for the Thomas Jefferson Planning Projectrequirement in this proceeding. For the of Rate Year, the Company is requesting recovery of aDistrict total revenue of $7.438 million. The Company indicates that its revenue requirement includes the Projected Cost Recovery Factor and the Actual Cost True-Up Factor. For purposes of calculating the revenue requirement in this case, Dominion states that it is utilizing a rate of return on common equity (“ROE”) of 9.35% for the period after the Commission’s November 18, 2021 Final Order (“Triennial
Rider RBB Review Final Order”) in Case No. PUR-2021-00058 and is utilizing an ROE of 9.2%, as approved by the Commission in Case No. PUR-2019-00050, for the period prior to the Triennial Review Final Order.
The Companyseeks indicates that in it hastoupdated certain(i)components of itsRBB Lead/Lag Study basedofoncosts calendar year 2021. Accordingly, Company requests that any related to the be litigated inand this(ii) The Company approval of this two proceeding, requests related Rider RBB: to update Rider for the recovery associated with the Surry and the Botetourt Projects approved byissues the Commission inLead/Lag Case No. Study PUR-2020-00197, todocket. recover through Rider RBB the costs of the Northern Neck Project and the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Project. The Company states that it will use the lease revenues it receives from the ISPs to offset the costs of the previously approved rural broadband projects and the Proposed New Projects. According to the Petition, the implementation of the proposed Rider RBB on December 1, 2022, will increase the residential customer’s monthly bill, based on 1,000 kilowatt-hours per month, by $0.14.
For the Ratepersons Year, the is requesting recovery of and a total revenue documents requirementforofthe $7.438 million. indicates that its revenue requirement includes the Projected Cost Recovery Factor and the Actual Cost True-Up Factor. Interested areCompany encouraged to review the Petition supporting details of theseThe andCompany other proposals. For purposes of calculating the revenue requirement in this case, Dominion states that it is utilizing a rate of return on common equity (“ROE”) of 9.35% for the period after the Commission’s November 18, 2021 Final Order (“Triennial Review Order”) No. PUR-2021-00058 is utilizing an customer ROE of 9.2%, asand/or approved by the Case No. PUR-2019-00050, the period prior to thedocuments Triennial Review TAKEFinal NOTICE that in theCase Commission may apportionand revenues among classes design ratesCommission in a mannerin differing from that shown in thefor Petition and supporting and thusFinal may Order. adopt rates that differ from those appearing in the Company’s Petition and supporting documents.
The Company indicates that in this proceeding, it has updated certain components of its Lead/Lag Study based on calendar year 2021. Accordingly, the Company requests that any issues related to the Lead/Lag Study be litigated in this The Commission entered an Order for Notice and Hearing in this proceeding that, among other things, scheduled public hearings on Dominion’s Petition. On September 7, 2022, at 10 a.m., the Hearing Examiner assigned to this case will hold docket. a telephonic hearing, with no witness present in the Commission’s courtroom, for the purpose of receiving the testimony of public witnesses. On or before September 2, 2022, any person desiring to offer testimony as a public witness shall provide to the Commission (a) your name, and (b) the telephone number that you wish the Commission to call during the hearing to receive your testimony. This information may be provided to the Commission in three ways: (i) by filling
According thethe Petition, the implementation of the proposed Rider RBB on December 1, 2022, will customer’s monthly bill, based on 1,000 kilowatt-hours month, by371-9141. $0.14. out a formtoon Commission’s website at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; (ii) by completing andincrease emailingthe theresidential PDF version of this form to SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; or (iii) by per calling (804) This public witness hearing will be webcast at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting.
Interested persons are encouraged to review the Petition and supporting documents for the details of these and other proposals.
On September 8, 2022, at 10 a.m., in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, the Hearing Examiner will convene a hearing to receive testimony and evidence
related to the Petition the Company, any respondents, and the Commission’s Staff.and/or design rates in a manner differing from that shown in the Petition and supporting documents and thus may adopt rates that differ from those TAKE NOTICE that thefrom Commission may apportion revenues among customer classes appearing in the Company’s Petition and supporting documents. The Commission takes judicial notice of the ongoing public health issues related to the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID 19. In accordance therewith, all pleadings, briefs, or other documents required to be served in this matter should be
submitted electronically to the extent authorized by 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules of Practice”). Confidential and Extraordinarily Sensitive information shall not be submit-
The entered an Order for Notice and Hearing in Confidential this proceeding that, among other things, scheduledAny public hearings on to Dominion’s Petition. On September 7, 2022, at pleading 10 a.m., or theother Hearing Examiner to this caseOffice will hold tedCommission electronically and should comply with 5 VAC 5-20-170, information, of the Rules of Practice. person seeking hand deliver and physically file or submit any document shallassigned contact the Clerk’s a telephonic with noatwitness present intothe Commission’s courtroom, for the purpose of receiving the testimony of public witnesses. On or before September 2, 2022, any person desiring to offer testimony as a public witness shall Document hearing, Control Center (804) 371-9838 arrange the delivery. provide to the Commission (a) your name, and (b) the telephone number that you wish the Commission to call during the hearing to receive your testimony. This information may be provided to the Commission in three ways: (i) by filling Pursuant to 5the VAC 5-20-140, Filing andatservice, of the Commission’s Rules of(ii) Practice, the Commission has directed that service the Commission’s Staff in this matter shall be(804) accomplished electronic refer out a form on Commission’s website scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; by completing and emailing the PDF version ofon thisparties form and to SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; or (iii) by calling 371-9141.byThis publicmeans. witnessPlease hearing willtobe the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing for further instructions concerning Confidential or Extraordinarily Sensitive Information. webcast at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting. electronic copy of the public version of the Company’s Petition may be obtained by submitting a written request to counsel for the Company, Jontille D. Ray, Esquire, McGuireWoods LLP, Gateway Plaza, 800 East Canal Street, Richmond, OnAn September 8, 2022, at 10 a.m., in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, the Hearing Examiner will convene a hearing to receive testimony and evidence Virginia 23219, or jray@mcguirewoods.com. related to the Petition from the Company, any respondents, and the Commission’s Staff. On or before August 31, 2022, any interested person may file comments on the Petition by following the instructions found on the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments. Those unable, as a practical
The Commission judicialelectronically notice of themay ongoing public health issues related toof thethe spread of the coronavirus, or listed COVID 19. In pleadings, briefs, or other documents required to be served in this matter should be matter, to submittakes comments file such comments with the Clerk Commission at the address above. Allaccordance comments therewith, shall refer all to Case No. PUR-2022-00062. submitted electronically to the extent authorized by 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules of Practice”). Confidential and Extraordinarily Sensitive information shall not be submitor before July 15,should 2022, comply any person to Confidential participate asinformation, a respondentofinthe thisRules proceeding may do so person by filing a notice participation at physically scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling. unable, as a document practical matter, to file athe notice of partictedOnelectronically and withor5entity VAC wishing 5-20-170, of Practice. Any seeking toof hand deliver and file or submit anyThose pleading or other shall contact Clerk’s Office ipation electronically mayatfile such notice bytoU.S. mailthe to the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. Such notice of participation shall include the email Document Control Center (804) 371-9838 arrange delivery. addresses of such parties or their counsel. The respondent simultaneously shall serve a copy of the notice of participation on counsel to the Company. Pursuant to Rule 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. Any
Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-140,orFiling and service, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, the Commission hasas directed that parties and the Commission’s Staff this matter accomplished by No. electronic means. Please refer to organization, corporation, government body participating as a respondent must be represented by counsel required byservice Rule 5 on VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of the Rules ofin Practice. All shall filingsbeshall refer to Case PUR-2022-00062. the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing for further instructions concerning Confidential or Extraordinarily Sensitive Information. On or before July 27, 2022, each respondent may file with the Clerk of the Commission, at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling, any testimony and exhibits by which the respondent expects to establish its case. Any respondent unable, as a practical
to filecopy testimony exhibits electronically may file such by U.S. to theby Clerk of the Commission at the to address listed above. Each witness’s testimony shall include a summary not Gateway to exceedPlaza, one page. All testimony and Richmond, exhibits Anmatter, electronic of the and public version of the Company’s Petition may bemail obtained submitting a written request counsel for the Company, Jontille D. Ray, Esquire, McGuireWoods LLP, 800 East Canal Street, shall be23219, servedor onjray@mcguirewoods.com. the Staff, the Company, and all other respondents simultaneous with its filing. In all filings, respondents shall comply with the Commission’s Rules of Practice, including 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service; and 5 VAC 5-20Virginia 240, Prepared testimony and exhibits. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2022-00062.
OnAny or before August 31,in2022, interested may comments on the Petition by docket following instructions on the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments. Those unable, as shall a practical documents filed paperany form with the person Office of thefile Clerk of the Commission in this maythe use both sides found of the paper. In all other respects, except as modified by the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing, all filings matter, to fully submit comments electronically may 5-20-150, file such comments with the Clerk the Commission at of thePractice. address listed above. All comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2022-00062. comply with the requirements of 5 VAC Copies and format, of theof Commission’s Rules the Company’s Commission’s Rulesasofa Practice andinthe Commission’s Order and Hearing be viewed the Commission’s website Those at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. OnThe or public before version July 15,of2022, any personPetition, or entitythe wishing to participate respondent this proceeding may dofor so Notice by filing a notice ofmay participation aton scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling. unable, as a practical matter, to file a notice of particVIRGINIAc/o ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY ipation electronically may file such notice by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission, DocumentAND Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. Such notice of participation shall include the email addresses of such parties or their counsel. The respondent simultaneously shall serve a copy of the notice of participation on counsel to the Company. Pursuant to Rule 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. Any organization, corporation, or government body participating as a respondent must be represented by counsel as required by Rule 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of the Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2022-00062.
On or before July 27, 2022, each respondent may file with the Clerk of the Commission, at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling, any testimony and exhibits by which the respondent expects to establish its case. Any respondent unable, as a practical matter, to file testimony and exhibits electronically may file such by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission at the address listed above. Each witness’s testimony shall include a summary not to exceed one page. All testimony and exhibits shall be served on the Staff, the Company, and all other respondents simultaneous with its filing. In all filings, respondents shall comply with the Commission’s Rules of Practice, including 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service; and 5 VAC 5-20-
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It takes a village….to care for an Alzheimer’s patient
Say goodbye to demolition by neglect Warrenton Town government is poised to amend the town’s building code in such a fashion as to make the historic preservation term “demolition by neglect” a real crime with real consequences, and this reader couldn’t be more pleased. Finally, after decades of inaction by the town, Mayor [Carter] Neville is being provided wide support to put real teeth in the building code that promises to accomplish two important things for all of us: • Advance the cause of historic preservation in Old Town by granting the town greater enforcement authority, and • Relieve the suffering of victims of uninhabitable housing by eliminating sub-standard rental housing conditions and protecting the right of every Warrenton citizen to live in a healthful and safe environment. I especially commend the mayor and Town Manager Brandie Schaeffer for initiating these changes, and I thank every member of the town staff whose duty it will be to responsibly and unwaveringly enforce our new code. Many thanks. JOHN V. ALBERTELLA Warrenton
The three-week odyssey of caring for my father, who has Alzheimer’s dementia, reminded me of the saying, “it takes a village,” as so many community members and friends provided support to me and my mom. The journey also showed me once again how loving and caring our Fauquier community can be. We moved dad home from a seven-week stay with my brother in Florida, with plans to move him into Legacy Ridge memory care home within a few days, but then COVID struck all three of us. His move-in date was delayed, and his behavior became increasingly unstable. Mom and I probably wouldn’t have survived without the help and encouragement of so many people and organizations -EverNest Home Care, Heartland Hospice, Warrenton Police Department, the staff at Dominion Internal Medicine and so many friends. Every caretaker we had from EverNest
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offered gentle and loving care for my dad and provided us a much-needed break. In addition, Heartland’s team kicked into full gear and provided us with supplies, medicine, nursing and personal care for dad and expert guidance. At Dominion, the staff quickly completed paperwork and responded with patience to all my follow-up phone calls. Finally, Warrenton police responded with kindness and gentleness to our urgent calls for help when dad got too worked up for us to handle. They always succeeded in calming him down; something about the uniform must have resonated with him. I will always be grateful to everyone who helped us during our stressful journey caring for dad and getting him settled in his new home, as a new phase of caring for dad begins. SARAH SMARRELLI Warrenton
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Brandie Schaeffer is stepping down — on her own terms SCHAEFFER, from page 1 to do the same thing with my career,” Schaeffer, 41, said Tuesday, noting especially that running a government during the pandemic has put a strain on her family life. Schaeffer holds a master’s degree in urban and regional planning and a bachelor’s in public administration. She first came to the town government in 2016 as the director of community development after more than a decade working in the private sector. The town council appointed her as the interim town manager in the fall of 2018 after then Town Manager Brannon Godfrey was fired by the council. In 2019, the council appointed Schaeffer to the role permanently. Schaeffer likened her tenure, much of which took place during the pandemic, to guiding a ship through a hurricane. Now that the town is out of the eye of the storm, she said, “sometimes you need to have someone else take them to the other side.” The council finalized a budget last week after a months-long process, and the mayor and two council seats are on the ballot this November. “It’s a logical time for [the council] and for me,” she said of her decision to step down. “I’ve accomplished what I’ve wanted to, and I’m so proud of what we’ve accomplished together [with the town council].” She plans to help with the transition to a new town manager, she said. For a town manager, whose position reports to the town council as a whole, best implementing “the will of council” — a phrase Schaeffer often uses — can be tricky in the best of times. Current town council members have often struggled to find consensus.
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“This has by far been the highlight of my career,” says Warrenton Town Manager Brandie Schaeffer. “The people I work with have been some of the best people — the smartest people — I’ve ever worked with.” But Schaeffer was nothing but positive about her time at town hall. “This has by far been the highlight of my career,” she said. “The people I work with have been some of the best people — the smartest people — I’ve ever worked with.” Even before the pandemic, Schaeffer’s to-do list was daunting. Some departments still used typewriters. Now, with the council’s backing, the town for the first time has an IT department. The town now streams public meetings live online and provides updates to residents through a Facebook page and a revamped website.
Codes and ordinances were years out of date and noncompliant with updated state laws when Schaeffer arrived. She guided the staff and council through the process of completely overhauling them. And Schaeffer led the effort to implement the council’s vision through the new 20-year comprehensive plan, which the council adopted last year after nearly two years of debate and revision. When the pandemic hit, the town council relaxed zoning ordinances as part of the “Roll Out Warrenton” initiative; it allowed restaurants to use public parking spaces for outdoor dining and, eventually, regular closures of Main Street to vehicle traffic to promote out-of-town visitors. The latter two programs are still going strong today. Within a month of the pandemic reaching the East Coast, Schaeffer helped to organize a drive-thru farmers market. The market, located at the Fifth Street parking lot before the pandemic, is now a sprawling weekly event at town hall and has grown “exponentially,” she said. To implement it all, Schaeffer had to navigate changing directives from the council and rapidly evolving pandemic-related regulations from the state. Those and related efforts made Warrenton a destination for many visitors from the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, and it’s that kind of economic vibrancy that is especially important to Schaeffer. “I want every store[front] that exists to be full. I want every business to be thriving,” she said. “I got the opportunity to put my urban planning skills to use … to make a real difference during the pandemic,” she added. See SCHAEFFER, page 23
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Fauquier County Parks and Recreation is planning on four new pickleball courts at Vint Hill, expected to be completed by the fall.
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Fauquier Times | June 22, 2022
THANK YOU, WES, FOR BUILDING A WRESTLING CULTURE AT LIBERTY Coach Hawkins is stepping down after 16 years; his Eagles won 2021 state title By Fred Hodge
Special to the Fauquier Times
Any long-lasting structure begins with the construction of a solid foundation. That idea was paramount to Wes Hawkins when he became Liberty High wrestling coach in 2005. Hawkins, who is stepping down after 16 strong seasons, helped create a youth program to feed talent into the Eagle wrestling room, which he credits as the lifeblood of his many successes, including the 2021 state title. “Anything I’ve ever done, I don’t do it to finish second,” said Hawkins. “Having our minds in the right spot, we’re going to build this program. It was 24 hours a day, seven days a week for 14 of those 16 years. I would eat, drink and sleep wrestling.”
Who replaces Wes?
Wes Hawkins is on a search committee to identify the next LHS wrestling coach, which could happen by early July. “I don’t know who it is going to be yet,” Hawkins said, noting two young Liberty wrestling alumni on staff are interested. “But there are also candidates who have [applied] for that spot that I would have never thought would put in for Liberty High School wrestling. “We’re going to try to find the best coach to go with that program,” he said. Intense, passionate and dedicated to winning, Hawkins not only delivered a state title to Bealeton, but under his watch a slew of elite wrestlers reigned as individual state champs. One of the legendary figures in
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In 2021 hard-driving Liberty wrestling coach Wes Hawkins (right) delivered on his long-stated goal of winning a state Class 4 title at Liberty. In his 16 years, he also helped multiple Eagles win individual state titles. Hawkins is retiring. Liberty sports history, Hawkins’ impressive resume includes multiple top five team finishes and district and regional crowns. There also is a myriad of district, region and state individual medalists and a lengthy
list of wrestlers continuing careers at NCAA Divisions I-III and NAIA schools, including national powers Virginia Tech and Cornell. See HAWKINS, page 19
Cashless tickets coming to county sports events New system begins this fall; also includes concerts, plays, dances
By going to a cashless ticket system for all school events, Fauquier County officials are thrilled they will no longer need to transport cash to the bank. One drawback is the $1 convenience fee added to the ticket price.
By Fred Hodge
Special to the Fauquier Times
Fans heading to athletic or other school events at Liberty, Kettle Run and Fauquier high schools no longer will need to go by a bank or use an ATM beforehand. Beginning with the upcoming 2022-23 school year, the schools are changing from a cash-based system for admission to an all-digital process. The county schools have entered into a partnership with GoFan, a firm situated in Alpharetta, Ga., to handle all ticket sales. The GoFan website bills itself as the nation’s largest company dealing with digital tickets for high school events, dealing with more than 10,000 schools. The new system allows fans to purchase tickets days ahead of an event instead of waiting in line at a ticket booth. Patrons must use a desktop computer or smartphone to use the company’s website to purchase tickets for a specific event. There also is an app for iPhones only. Using a mobile device, the ticket is then presented to gate personnel when entering a venue. Multiple tickets may be purchased and stored on a phone. Tickets also may be transferred via email to anyone. Under the new system, a $1 convenience fee is added to the ticket price. Students also will use GoFan for their tickets. Nothing will change as far as access by press or any other accepted passes. Should an event be canceled, the school notifies GoFan, which automatically begins a refund pro-
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cess that may take up to five days. If an event is postponed, the ticket is automatically transferred to the new date. Short tutorials are available on YouTube to show the process. “The key thing is the overall simplicity of it,” said Fauquier activities director Mark Ott. “Yes, I still need to pay a ticket-person to look at phones and push a button. That’s easier than sitting there and counting out change when one person comes, buys six dollar tickets and hands you a hundred dollar bill.” Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, cash was required to purchase a ticket because the county
schools and most other school systems did not accept credit or debit cards or any other payment method. That thinking changed with the pandemic’s widespread shutdowns. The emphasis turned to social distancing, avoiding lines and restricting handling paper money that might be contaminated. When the Virginia High School League allowed the resumption of athletics in December, 2020, all the surrounding counties began requiring the use of online software or smartphone apps to buy tickets. See TICKETS, page 18
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Kettle Run High golf coach Chris Ferrell teamed with Greg Pappas to finish sixth at the Virginia State Golf Association Four-Ball Championship on May 15-17. Ferrell, a 2011 KRHS grad, and Pappas, a 2010 Fauquier High grad, shot 11-under par at Bay Creek Resort in Cape Charles. Both are long-time members of Fauquier Springs Country Club. They carded rounds of 65 and 68 to finish in a tie for sixth in a field of 44 teams.
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Cashless ticketing has lots of benefits TICKETS, from page 17 No cash sales of tickets for VHSL state tournament contests were available either through the end of the 2021 spring season. Those entities all decided to remain in cashfree mode for the recently completed 2021-22 school year Paul Frye, Kettle Run’s director of student activities, said the local ADs wanted to follow the VHSL trend but the timing was off. “Sharing bank information was the hold-up. [The change] just had to go through some steps,” said Frye, who presented the proposal to the central office. “But there was no roadblock.” “We got on it late, and by the time we were ready to get going, it was already mid-season,” he explained. “We’ll be ready to start fresh this year.” Ott said many local fans already are familiar with the process if they traveled to Winchester-area schools or any contest in Loudoun or Prince William counties the past two years. The new process also alleviates security concerns when handling receipts from a highly attended game, Ott said, using a football game between two county schools as an example. “If you have a good gate, you can bring in $10,000 to $12,000 dollars or more for a football game,” Ott said. “Then you need to worry about what you are going to do with money after the game: get it to the bank for the night deposit or use a safe, depending on how much you have. “Then you have to count it, take it to the finance people and then they recount it. There is a lot of handling of money that doesn’t need to be.” “Our biggest gates obviously are Friday nights,” Frye agreed. “[The money] is at school all weekend before finance can get its hands on it. It’s just a lot easier this way.” The schools’ bottom lines will not be diminished as they will receive the full price of admission, said Ott. “The cost is put on the spectators in the form of one dollar convenience fee for each ticket purchased,” he ex-
plained, so a family of four now will pay $28 dollars instead of $24 for a game. “We’ve talked to the [athletic directors] of the other counties, and no one has complained about the convenience fee.” GoFan also will benefit the finance office at each school. “The accounting is phenomenal,” Ott continued. “[The school] receives a weekly or monthly report. “Say you have a field hockey game, two volleyball games, a junior varsity football game and a varsity football game at home in the same week. When you receive your report, you get one check or direct deposit, but it is already broken down so the money can be credited to the correct sport.” If a person does not have a smartphone, they can pay with a credit/debit card reader provided by the company in conjunction with an iPad, which records the ticket transaction. “The consensus right now is we will not have any cash sales at the gate,” Ott said. The literature also says some customers allow fans to print a paper copy of the ticket purchase, but Ott and Frye say that option will not be available to prevent fraud. One person could buy one ticket and print 10 copies, which would be difficult to catch upon entry.
Not just for sports
GoFan will be used for many other activities at the schools, Ott said happily, pointing to tickets for concerts, plays, dances and other non-sporting events. The software also will allow data collection and limit paper files, said Ott, using prom tickets as an example. “We need to collect information from the purchaser for prom so we know who it is. There will be a drop down menu where the name, grade, student identification number and email address can be listed. It’s all right there,” Ott explained, adding similar fields will allow online registration for sports and non-sports camps held at the schools.
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PANTHERS WIN PEE WEE FLAG FOOTBALL TITLE
The Panthers (above) defeated the Colts 40-12 to clinch the spring season title in Fauquier Youth Flag Football League’s Pee Wee (age 8-9) division. The Panthers finished 7-0. For more info on the league visit www.fyffl.com
Hawkins retires after legendary career HAWKINS, from page 17 Hawkins wrestled for four years at Liberty, graduating in 2001 after winning the school’s second-ever individual state championship as a senior. His relationship with the school remained strong. “I had wrestled for such a long time. I said ‘At least I could give back to Liberty High School,’” Hawkins recalls. Hawkins was an assistant for two years under Dean Spahr, Liberty’s current director of student activities. Hawkins became coach when Spahr became the school’s assistant AD under Jerry Carter. “I came back, went into the wrestling room and liked being around the kids,” he continued. “Then, I began seeing kids with potential. I thought the program could be pushed in a direction where it could win.” Liberty had standout individual wrestlers but were not a consistent factor on the team scale. “When I became coach, I said ‘Let’s try to make some changes to move things in the right direction,’” Hawkins said. The task was arduous and time consuming for Hawkins, assistant coach Joe Divello and parents, but the many later achievements make the sacrifices tolerable. He remembered a pledge he had made to his mother before she succumbed to a battle with cancer. The idea was to start a youth wrestling program for the high school and a middle school program for the county “because there was nothing there.” Fauquier High had a youth program that drew from all over the county. Hawkins has said catching up with the Falcons was unlikely without future Liberty wrestlers having the experience and training gained through youth wrestling. Hawkins said convincing friend Divello to head the youth program
was key to any plans. “It started with putting good people in good places. Without Joe Divello helping me and being on the same pages, it would have been very hard,” Haskins said. Outside of the high school season, the expanding youth club now meant multiple trips up and down the East Coast and elsewhere. The Liberty program steadily climbed to the level where national-caliber tournaments such as Beast of the East, Iron Man and the Virginia Duals became a regular segment of the schedule. The tournament experience also led to the Eagles being mentioned with many of the state’s top Class 4 programs. The Eagles had not won an individual gold medal since Hawkins victory at 160 pounds in 2001. After a 17-year drought, Liberty now has nine more state individual champs since 2018. Mason Barrett led the way with three golds in 2019-2021, Colin Dupill has two titles (2020 and 2021), with Ricky Ryan and Jordan Florence (both 2018) and Noah Hall and Royce Hall (both 2021) earning one each. Looking back, Hawkins says, “We exceeded our expectations.”
Thank you, Wes
For his accomplishments as coach (and state champ), Hawkins ranks with Jerry Carter (athletic director), Tommy Buzzo (football coach) and Ellen Allen (girls basketball), and others like Spahr and Paul Frye (ADs) and Charlie Padgett (softball) as a prominent Eagle coaching figure. Liberty principal Sam Cox agrees, “Wes Hawkins has given an enormous amount of time, energy and effort in working to build a state champion wrestling team,” said Cox, pointing to many of the hours of work outside the normal stipend. See HAWKINS, page 22
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Fauquier Times | June 22, 2022
BOOK REVIEW
Summer reading list includes study of horses, horsemanship in ancient, modern warfare By Matthew Biscotti
Special to the Fauquier Times
Charles Caramello’s “Riding to Arms: A History of Horsemanship and Mounted Warfare” is a thorough treatise on the evolution of the subject. Though the horse is no longer critical in warfare, much of this literary history describes principles of riding and instruction that laid the foundation for the theory and practice of riding today. The first chapter, “Ryding and Breakinge,” (the author used the old English spelling for emphasis) is a review of equestrian literature published beginning with Xenophon of Athens’ (431 – 354 BC) Art of Horsemanship and carrying through all of the important works to the end of the 18th century. Chapter two, “Manége to Field,” discusses the literature on classical methods of riding and training horsemen and their influence on horsemen of the day. Works by Grisone, Cavendish, von Eisenberg, Caprilli, Santini and many of the other French, German and Italian masters of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries are included. Chapter three, “Light Horse, Dragoons and Others,” begins with definitions of various terms, such as “heavy cavalry,” “light cavalry,” “dragoons,” “cavalry charge,” and is a discussion of how horses were ultimately used in warfare and how the horseman’s training influenced their use. Emphasis is placed on how the horse was used in
World War I and how effective its use was, both on the eastern and western fronts. Caramello references writers such as Hinde, Nolan, Baker, Denison and others. He discusses the views of various authors of the day in regard to the future of the horse in warfare, since the early 20th century introduced motorized transport to the world. Chapter four, "Remounts and Wastage," discusses how the vast number of horses needed for the American Cavalry, the British in the Crimean War and World War I were procured. The author provides statistics for the horses used and estimates of how many were killed, abandoned or died of other causes. The number is staggering: 8 million. Chapter five, “Hunting in the Trenches,” discusses the role that foxhunting experiences influenced the mounted soldier. “For six millennia, the horse played a signal role in human history and, for the past half-millennium, a decisive role in military history,” Caramello wrote. “In the modern era in Europe, from the renaissance to the 20th century, mounted warfare depended upon the formal training of military horses and riders, and, for at least two centuries, refined systems of manége dressage and equitation provided the theoretical and practical bases for that training.” Caramello is former dean of the graduate school
and current professor emeritus of English at the University of Maryland. He is also a John H. Daniels Fellow at the National Sporting Library and Museum in Middleburg. He is an active rider, and he trains in eventing at Waredaca in Maryland. University Press of Kentucky, 2022, Horses in History Series, illustrated, hardcover and digital, 279 pages.
HORSE BRIEFS TWILIGHT POLO USHERS IN THE SUMMER SEASON The field and arena polo seasons are in full swing in the Piedmont, with regular weekly games and national tournaments planned around the region. Morven Park in Leesburg hosts games on Saturdays in July and August. Find tickets at morvenpark. org. Virginia United Polo offers league play and tournaments out of Beverly Farm near Middleburg. Destination Polo and Willow Run Polo offer lessons and games near Marshall. Great Meadow Twilight Polo has Saturday night games “under the lights” in the Great Meadow arena through September, with games at the club’s Middleburg location and field games most weekends. Find more at greatmeadowpoloclub.com. MORE UPPERVILLE AWARDS Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne Youngkin presented the first Spirit of the Horse Award to Punkin Lee. Lee has served on the Upperville Colt and Horse Show board for 25 years. She also owns and operates Journeymen Saddlers in Middleburg. UCHS president Joe Fargis presented the President’s Award to Tommy Lee and Diane Jones in recognition of their invaluable commitment and loyalty to the competition.
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Dedicated to winning, Hawkins ‘would eat, drink and sleep wrestling’ HAWKINS, from page 19 “He has paid out of pocket to help students afford equipment, for hotel rooms to non-school sponsored tournaments and provided transportation all to help wrestlers experience different levels of competition they would otherwise never have had the chance to,” Cox added. “Coach Hawkins has been a pillar of the LHS wrestling community for a long time. We will miss Coach Hawkins energetic personality and dedication to the students in the wrestling community.”
What’s next for Wes?
Hawkins admits he’ll miss being around the wrestling room on a consistent basis. He said he will continue to support the youth and high school programs financially. He also had pledged to attend some of the national level events next season. He also stressed he is looking forward to more “me” time. “It’s time for me to move on,” Hawkins says. “I haven’t had a winter from October through March
my whole life. “I’ve always been somewhere wrestling, “This year, I’m going to rent a cabin, and I want it to be snowing when I go. I don’t even ski, but I want a foot of snow. “Just sit up there and relax,” he said of a desire that has been growing for the past four years. The expected downtime has other advantages. “My daughter [Lily] is a really good gymnast. She just won the state this year,” he said proudly. A member of the Woods Gymnastics Club out of Warrenton, she won the XP level of the Virginia Xcel State Meet by capturing the all-around gold medal. She won individual honors on the uneven parallel bars and the balance beam to go with a third-place tie in the floor exercise and a sixth in the vault. “I’ve only been to seven or eight gymnastics competitions over the years because of wrestling,” he said, happy he can watch her more. Hawkins said his Manassas-based plumbing business is “booming” with jobs all over the Middle Atlantic area.
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Brandie Schaeffer is stepping down — on her own terms SCHAEFFER, from page 14 Schaeffer also pointed to her hiring of Police Chief Mike Kochis in early 2020. She used a unique process, forming two committees to advise her. One was composed of civilians, the other of police officers. The person chosen for the job, she said, needed “both to be a good cop … but also needs to be someone the public can talk to.” Kochis had never led an entire police department before, she noted, but he proved to be perfect for the role in Warrenton. Schaeffer especially praised Kochis’ efforts to modernize the department and implement community policing practices — something for which his department has since received national attention. This was all the more pertinent in the wake of the May 2020 murder of a man by a police officer in Minnesota, an incident that sparked nationwide protests. Kochis’ ability to listen to the concerns of residents “proved to be even more important than I knew when I hired him,” Schaeffer said. Kochis “was kind of reflective of what I felt was important coming into community development,” she said. Schaeffer’s goal in local government is “to make sure it’s fair — that not one group’s preference overshadows
that of others,” she said. Warrenton is many things to many people, Schaeffer said. It’s home to more than 10,000 people. It’s the economic hub of Fauquier County. It’s the seat of the county’s government and court systems. It’s a weekend destination for day-trippers from Northern Virginia. It’s a stop on the road for many commuters. Whomever council chooses to replace her, that person will need to be adept at listening attentively to people with widely disparate viewpoints and balancing those many competing interests, she said. Sometimes, that can mean bringing bad news to the council. Schaeffer emphasized that Warrenton, like all small towns, does not have unlimited resources, meaning that elected officials have to make difficult choices about what to fund and what to cut. The next step for the town “is really focusing on what services it wants to provide — and provide well,” she said. “Sometimes you have to tell them what they don’t want to hear, so they can make the best decision,” Schaeffer said, emphasizing that she has focused on providing actionable and accurate information to council members. The interactive budget visualization tool that the town staff
created to help the council decide on a budget this year is a good example of that, she added. “You have to be able to give them all the data and let them make the best decision based on that data,” she said. Schaeffer said in a letter to Mayor Carter Nevill, “I appreciate your unwavering support during my time here and look forward to seeing the exciting things you will accomplish in the coming years as another manager takes on the challenge.”
‘The right person at the right time’
When asked for comment Tuesday, elected officials said that Schaeffer was, as Vice Mayor James Hartman (Ward 4) put it, “Definitely the right person at the right time.” He added, “The way she led us through the pandemic, putting the survival of businesses and the welfare of our employees out front gained national attention and was truly remarkable.” Nevill noted her efforts to make the government more efficient and responsive to the needs of the public. “She made long-overdue institutional improvements to how the town operates that position Warrenton well to continue delivering a high quality of life for our residents and prosperity for our businesses,” he said. “Under her steady hand, Warrenton enhanced existing businesses, while
recruiting new ones, moved into a new, more open town hall and ensured our community bonds were strengthened. There is no question that these outcomes were what they were because of her.” Nevill concluded, “Her passion for this town, and for the people who work with such dedication to make it the great place it is, is unparalleled. She has set a high bar, but she leaves the town stronger and more efficient, which will serve her successor well. She will be missed.” Schaeffer “showed exemplary leadership in handling the COVID emergency,” said Councilman Brett Hamby (Ward 3). “She assisted the employees, citizens and local businesses on a 24-hour basis.” Councilwoman Heather Sutphin (Ward 1) said, “I feel bad for Warrenton because she is leaving but feel blessed that we had her. She has put us in a good direction. I am a better person for knowing her.” Councilman Bill Semple (Ward 2) called Schaeffer a “visionary” who “steered us … with passion and energy through some very tough times.” He added that Schaeffer “is a great advocate for residents, her staff — and particularly for police.” Reach Coy Ferrell at cferrell@ fauquier.com
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Foundation to Valerie K. Pyle, Unit 259 at representative to Cintra Cricket Bedford, 259 Fairfield Drive, Warrenton. $275,000 two lots total 2.470 acres on Delaplane Christine E. Breckley to Wuelser Alfaro, Percy Patterson III to Leticia Ortiz 3.1323 acres at 2301 Cromwell Road, Martinez, 6168 Library Lane, Bealeton. Patricia Pickett to Donald Thompson, 97 Grade Road in Upperville. $658,000 Catlett. $560,000 Piedmont Street, Warrenton. $409,000 $336,100 Theodore Vicidomini to Anthony G. Davidson, 4263 Warren Street, Marshall. RFI CM LC to NVR Inc., 54,415 sq. RFI WC LC to NVR Inc., 0.5739 acre Warren A. Reid to Mark Gregory $375,000 off Meetze Road, Warrenton. $242,000 Rodriguez, 2.415 acres at 11552 James ft. on Woodstock and Frytown roads, Warrenton. $265,000 Madison Street, Remington. $360,000 Joan Fox Miller to Joseph Saffer, 110.50 Russell Six to Thomas Frick, 9.9137 Kenneth Lueth to Cynthia Bennett, 7277 acres at 9315 Piney Mountain Road, acres at 6415 Beach Road, Warrenton. Hunton Street, Warrenton. $515,000 Warrenton. $1,748,565 $835,000 Center District Christopher L. Spinks II to Ayla Malone, Susan R. Stultz to Cooper D. Stroh, 0.7019 acre at 7507 Cedar Knolls Drive, 0.2531 acre at 142 Madison Street, Warrenton. $585,000 Warrenton. $380,961 Dwight C. Thomas to Teresa Lynn Chichester, 2 acres at 12937 Elk Run Road nr. Bealeton. $484,000 Don Robert Pomeroy to Justin M. Martin, 7437 Terranova Drive nr. Warrenton. $615,000
Lee District Anthony J. Tedeschi to Ronald Y. Rambo, 9613 Routts Hill Road nr. Warrenton. $490,000 Jay Scott Roberts Tr. to Jeanne E. Byvik, Unit 102 at 6185 Willow Place,
Stephanie C. Morin to Jennifer Abate, 807 Wide Oak Court, Warrenton. $330,000
Joan Fox Miller to Joseph Saffer, 33.6428 acres, 20.110 acres and 19.79 Scott District acres on Piney Mountain Road nr. Benton D. Perkins to Moon Ho Paik, 7372 Lake Willow Court nr. Warrenton. Warrenton. $351,435 $599,900 Leo Rene Pezzi to Monroe L. Owens Jr.,
Christian N. Hunter to Benjamin Sears, 6797 Lake Anne Court nr. Warrenton. Monroe Lee Owens Jr. to Leo Rene Pezzi Tr., 0.9222 acre at 77 Old Orchard $851,000 Kevin E. Ganow to Matthew Pais, 4065 Lane, Warrenton. $950,000 Shrayer Court nr. Warrenton. $850,000 Kingston Ranch Development LLC
Christopher N. Korjus to Maronda Homes of Virginia LLC, 5 acres on Vine Lane, Linden. $174,000
William E. Schade to Abel C. Diaz, 1.1212 acres at 7234 Forrest Road nr.
Linnea Thompson to Justin Lee Gooch, 3.460183 acres at 7525 Chestnut Hill Lane, Marshall. $660,000
Kimberly C. Aviles as personal
Zhen Liu to Vincent B. Bataoel, 10.0210 acres at 10448 Royston Lane, Marshall. $850,000
to MSNSM Properties LLC, Lot 23 (9,892 sq. ft.) and Lot 50 (9,980 sq. ft) on Broadview Ave. and Sullivan Street. Warrenton. $780,000 $800,000 Marshall District O’Shaughnessy-Hurst Memorial
6995 Hilltop Lane, Marshall. $950,000
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OBITUARIES Daemien Jay Jones Daemien Jay Jones was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan on July 16, 1976 to Rev. Jesse Jones Jr and Beverly Jones. He was the OLDEST of 3 children of which he made very well known. On June, 15, 2022, Daemien answered God’s call to come home. Daemien attended Evangel Christian School in Dale City, VA from 1st grade until he graduated in June 1994. He then attended Liberty University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing in December of 1999. He was so proud of his Alma Mater, if he ever saw someone wearing Liberty paraphernalia, he would stop and talk to them making sure they knew he is a FLAME. He also attended classes at Washington Bible College and Lancaster Bible College. Daemien began working as a Buyer in the purchasing department of Prince William County Schools in May of 1999. He worked very hard, diligently and successfully. He worked his way up the ranks to Purchasing Administrative Coordinator. DJ was a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), and was a member of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) and Virginia Association of Governmental Purchasing (VAGP). He also served as a Fauquier County Election Officer for many years. Daemien accepted Christ at the early age of 6 at Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Triangle, VA. He wanted answers to prayer and knew God heard the prayers of the righteous. He began to pray for salvation and was soon baptized in 1982. He began to attend Oak Shade Baptist Church (OSBC) in 1983 and joined in 1999. Daemien was truly a devoted and valuable servant at OSBC. He served as a Trustee and was ordained as a Deacon in October 2010. He was also in the Men’s Chorus, the Mass Choir, and the Audio Visual team. He was the current Adult Sunday School teacher and served many years teaching not only adults, but he was the Lead Youth Advisor and taught the youth membership classes for those that had decided to join the church and or were asking to be baptized. He also was the Pastor’s right hand man. Anything that needed to be done, Daemien did it. Always on the go, from the pool to the pulpit, he was constantly being asked to help and rarely said no. He organized the Mother’s Day Lunches and always made sure the Father’s Day programs went off without a hitch. Every year he participated in the OSBC Christmas play, no matter what was asked, from the lead soloist to Joseph he was always the star. He would mop the floor, change light bulbs, fixed sound systems and computers, anything that was asked. The community knew how valuable his knowledge was, many churches asked for his presence and help on many things. Daemien was currently serving as the President of the Fauquier County Deacons Conference. Daemien was also very active with the Fauquier County Special Olympics and enjoyed helping each year with the Track and Field event. Many friendships were made and cherished. (G0 ORANGE!) Daemien married the love of his life, his wifey, his Nettie, his Candy Rain on February 14, 2004. He also became a dad of two young beautiful girls. In 2022, he became a very proud, strawberry picking, grandfather to his “nugget”. Daemien was very strong and courageous. He was also well loved no matter where he went. He let his light so shine, I don’t even think he knew how many lives he touched. He was dearly loved by his work family, his wife’s work family, his schoolmates, his wife’s schoolmates, the election officers and so many churches, but most of all his family. Those left to rejoice for being a part of his life and forever will cherish him are his wife Danette Jones (Sumerduck, VA), daughters Rebekah (Sumerduck, VA) and Emileigh (Sumerduck, VA) and his little “nugget”, Calliope; his parents, Rev Jesse Jones Jr and Beverly Jones(Dumfries, VA); his sisters Danyl Jones (Sterling, VA) and Dasha(Marcus) Eddy(Woodbridge, VA); and his grandmother, Maggie Jones(Bracey, VA); as well as a host of many family members left behind, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, other family members, coworkers, and friends. Daemien’s family’s greatest joy was the love, laughter, teaching and life lessons we received from him as a husband, father, son, brother and friend. He was affectionately known as “DJ”, “D”, and from his wife, “baby”. He was loved by so many and will greatly be missed. Daemien´s life verse is Joshua 1:9. “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
Joseph Lawrence Judd Gainesville, Virginia Joseph Judd died peacefully May 27 at the UVA Haymarket Medical Center due to unexpected complications related to pneumonia. He was born to Sara Elea- nor Martin and Nelson Thomas Judd in Williamsport, PA on September 29th, 1936. He was the youngest of five children. After growing up in Williamsport, he moved his family to Ellicott City, MD. Later, he moved to Jeffersonton, VA, Pensacola, FL and finally Gainesville, VA. where he resided until his death. He is survived by his sister, Ellen Pimbley of Vestal, NY; and children, Stephen Lawrence Kelly-Judd of Ellicott City, MD, Anna Sabrina Judd of Fredericksburg, VA, Tamara Marie Judd of Coombs, BC, Jessica Artley Judd, of Finksburg, MD; and Joshua Nelson Judd of Jessup, MD. A Memorial Service/Celebration of his Life was 1 pm on July 17, 2022 at the Heritage Hunt Marsh Mansion, 13451 Fieldstone Way, Gainesville. VA
Helen Lois Coppage Wine Helen Lois Coppage Wine, 98, was born to the late Luther M. and Annie Elizabeth Coppage in Little Washington, Virginia on December 11, 1923. She was called to her heavenly home on Friday, June 17, 2022. At age 5 she moved with her family (sisters, Mabel, Reva, Dorothy and Hilda) to Marshall Orchard where her father was the manager.. She graduated from Marshall High School in 1940 and married Armistead Fairfax Wine in 1946 .Her eldest, Cathy Wine was born in Winchester. Lois lived most of her life in Marshall, except for 10 years in Fredericksburg, where her two youngest, Patsy and David Wine were born. While raising her three children in Marshall, Lois was active in the Methodist Church, serving as the Youth Choir Director for several years. She was room mother for many classes in Marshall schools and volunteered in the PTA. Lois was a founding member of the Rescue Squad and a member of the Marshall Ruritan Club. With her husband she started and ran Wine Electric and Mutual Electric. Lois and Armistead obtained their realtor licenses and owned and operated Fauquier Realty for many years. Lois retired and sold Fauquier Realty when she was 85 years old. Lois is survived by her three children, sons-in-law, Glenn Kirby, Jim Bergin, and daughter-in-law, Becky Wine; her 8 grandchildren, Stephanie, Stuart, Ed, Eric, Kristina, Matthew, Alicia, and Daniel; her 26 great grandchildren, Kyra, Quin, Ava, Joy, Kai, Luke, Jack, Koa, Thomas, Jocelyn, Connor, Finn, Chloe, Wade, Jacob, Ethan, Julia, Colin, Caleb, Cohen, Wesley, Audrey, Averie, Asher, Eliana, Oliver, and numerous nieces and nephews. Lois’ family thanks caregivers, Dawn Owens and Patricia Abrokwa, for the loving care they provided during her last years. Her family also appreciates the excellent care of Promedica Hospice during the past year.
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Jean Curtis Sisk
William Thomas Speakes, age 88, of Marshall, VA passed on Sunday, June 12th, 2022, at the Haymarket Health center. He was born on November 14th, 1933, in Manassas, VA, son of the late William & Josephine Speakes. William is survived by his wife Blodwyn V. ‘Wynn’ Speakes; two sisters, Senie Englebretson & Mary Bailey; nephew, Matthew & his wife, Beth Speakes; niece, Kalyn and her husband Carl Wuenstel, and many loving extended family & friends. In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his stepson, Emory ‘Joe’ Mayhugh, III. The family received visitors on Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022, from 6 to 8 pm at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA 20186. A funeral service will be held in the Moser Funeral Home chapel on Thursday, June 23rd, 2022, at 12:30 pm followed by interment at Stonewall Memory Gardens in Manassas, VA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.moserfuneralhome. com.
Jean Curtis Sisk, age 90, passed peacefully on Thursday, June 16th, 2022 at her residence in Warrenton, VA. She was born on May 7th, 1932 in Washington DC, daughter of the late Connie & Eleanor Curtis. Jean was a devout Christian, loving wife, and caring mother. She became a member of the Jeffersonton Baptist Church in 1964 and devoted countless hours to the church community. Jean enjoyed traveling and visiting historical sites across the US with her family as she and Frank caught the “camping bug” in 1964. In May, she celebrated her 90th birthday surrounded by family and friends. Through her strong faith, Jean touched the hearts and souls of all that knew her. Jean is survived by her husband of 57 years, Frank Sisk; two sons, Curt Sisk & his wife, Leslie of Chesterfield, VA & Kenny Sisk & his wife, Debbie of Ruckersville, VA; brother, Richard Curtis & his wife, Judy of Marshall, VA; three grandchildren, Ryan, Andrew, & Griffin Sisk; and nephews, Ted, Mike, Rick, Darrell, and Shane Curtis. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 23rd, 2022 at Jeffersonton Baptist church, 18498 Springs Rd., Jeffersonton, VA 22724 from 10:30 am until noon, followed by the funeral service at noon and interment at Hillcrest Memory Gardens. Reverend David L. Brown, former pastor at Jeffersonton Baptist Church, will lead the services. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Jeffersonton Baptist Church at the above address.
Dallas Robert Wolfe Dallas Robert Wolfe of The Plains, Virginia passed away on June 17, 2022. He was born in Raleigh, North Carolina to Harvey Dallas Wolfe and Vera Edith Wolfe. He served his Lord, his country, and his family. Dallas served in the U.S. Army as well as the Federal Service for 30 plus years. Throughout his career, he served in distinction in a number of increasingly important positions abroad and at headquarters. He received the Intelligence Star for courageous action as well as multiple citations for his exceptional work. He was a renaissance man. In his free time, he enjoyed playing the guitar and piano. He also enjoyed creating unique art pieces, and made purses for his wife. He was a carpenter who did many house projects. He did several marathons, half-marathons, and triathlons. He volunteered his time at Grace Church. He was a loving and loyal husband, brother, father, grandfather, and friend. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Lou Wolfe of 56 years, by his children, Tara Wolfe of Manassas Virginia, Sally Wolfe-Peralis (Joe) of Chantilly, Virginia, his sister Vera Wolfe of Carrboro, North Carolina, and his grandchildren, Chloe, Joseph, and Natalie. The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 25 at 11:00 a.m. for a memorial at Grace Episcopal Church, The Plains, Virginia followed by a reception in the parish hall. Graveside committal will be at Little Georgetown Cemetery. The family requests memorial donations be made to Grace Episcopal Church, The Plains, Virginia and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www. moserfuneralhome.com.
Pamela (Pam) Bayne Woodward Pamela (Pam) Bayne Woodward, of Catlett, VA passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Pam was born at Fauquier Hospital on December 16, 1964. Pam graduated from Fauquier High School in 1983 and from Virginia Tech in 1988 with a BA in Animal Science. In 2002, Pam received her Master Degree in Science in Education from Shenandoah University. Pam retired from Fauquier County Schools in May of 2021 after thirty-two years of teaching agricultural classes and being a Future Farmers of America (FFA) advisor. During her tenure with Fauquier County schools, she also coached many girls’ sports teams. Pam’s love for agriculture and the outdoors stemmed from her years of helping at her family’s dairy farm. She was preceded in death by her father, Norman James Woodward; brothers, Norman James “NJ” Woodward and Jeffrey W. Woodward. Survivors are her mother Bessie Glaetlli Woodward; her nephews, Zachary Woodward (Lauren) and Zane Woodward (Aubrey); and sisterin-law Amanda Woodward; also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Graveside services were held on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Catlett Cemetery on Route 28, Catlett, VA. Memorial donations can be made to the Catlett Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 280, Catlett, VA 20119 or to St. Stephens Episcopal Church 8695 Old Dumfries Road, Catlett, VA 20119. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.
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OBITUARIES Places of Worship GRAVE MARKERS AND MONUMENTS Grave markers, headstones, and monuments are lasting memorials to our loved ones. Purchasing them can be an overwhelming and emotional experience, especially if it is being made during a difficult time. However, it can also be a rewarding experience. Grave markers come in various colors, styles, and materials. The funeral home of your choosing is the best option for purchasing grave markers and monuments. Funeral homes are well versed in the requirements for each cemetery since they have rules and regulations that govern the size, material, and types of markers they permit on their grounds, which can vary from cemetery to cemetery. The funeral home will contact the cemetery directly to ensure all requirements have been met. What can make the selection of a grave marker challenging is the wide range of styles, colors, and materials that are available. Having many choices is good as it allows you to create a memorial that truly reflects the personality of the deceased and expresses the impact he or she made on the lives of those who cared for them. To learn more about the funeral services at MOSER FUNERAL HOME, please call (540) 347-3431. We welcome you to stop by our tastefully appointed facility at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, and be sure to ask about our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY, located just outside of Warrenton.
Grace Episcopal Church • HOLY EUCHARIST: Sundays, 9 a.m. • SUNDAY SCHOOL: Children & Adults 10 a.m. 5096 Grace Church Lane, Casanova (1 mile off Meetze Road) The Rev. James Cirillo, Priest • (540) 788-4419
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Daemien Jay Jones Daemien Jay Jones, 45, of Sumerduck, VA, passed June 15, 2022. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2022, 11:00 am, at Oak Shade Baptist Church, 3287 Old Catlett Road, Catlett, VA, 20119. Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com
Mass Schedule: Sunday 8AM & 10:30 AM Wednesday 10 AM Holy Days 6PM
Carol Jeanne Webb Carol Jeanne Webb, born to William and Ethel Wurch on November 6, 1937, left her worldly body on June 17, 2022, to return to her loving husband Edward Mason Webb, deceased October 30, 1989. Carol was a formidable force of love and protection to her four children: Linda Webb (Michael Rosanbalm), David Webb (Joyce), Patricia Hamby (Brett), and Bryan Webb (Katie). She leaves behind nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, along with countless other family members and friends. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 30 at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, VA from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on July 1 at Broad Run Baptist Church at 12:00 PM. Burial will follow at Stonewall Memory Gardens at 2:00 PM. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www. moserfuneralhome.com.
Vivian Lunsford Fishback June 20, 1944 -May 30, 2022 Vivian Carolyn Lunsford Fishback, of Delaplane passed away May 30, 2022, in Fredericksburg, Virginia She was born in Delaplane June 20, 1944. The youngest daughter of the late James Richard and Mary Garland Davenport Lunsford. Vivian was a member of the first graduating class of Fauquier High School in 1964. As a young lady she entered and won The Miss Fauquier Beauty Contest. Vivian was a retired employee of the CIA. Vivian was predeceased by her parents and husbands Gary Dineheart and Alvin Fishback and a brother James Garland Lunsford. Vivian is survived by her children Jeffrey Landwehr and Matthew Dineheart and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; also by her sister Doris Lunsford Reed and brother-in-law George J. Reed. Services and cremation are complete.
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Randolph Steven Ball Randolph Steven Ball, 34, of Fredericksburg, VA, formerly of Warrenton, VA, passed June 6, 2022. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, 12:00 pm, at Faith Christian Church, 6472 Duhollow Road, Warrenton, VA, 20187. Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com
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Enjoy knitting? Want to meet other knitters? We’d love to welcome you at Prince William Purlers! Check us out the first Tuesday of each month, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at 8730 Sudley Road in Manassas. Our needles are clicking in Room 8 at Manassas Baptist Church. Attendance by Zoom is also available. All knitters invited! For more information, find us on Ravelry and Facebook, or email PrinceWilliamPurlersGuild@gmail.com.
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will be held July 18-20, 2022 at the Varsity Softball Field for rising 1-9 grade girls. Girls will receive small group instruction, drills, games, tshirt, and prizes! Register here: h t t p s : / / f o r m s . g l e / rLWoPkJBRMhncmPdA Fraternal Order of Eagles for Warrenton
Auxiliary #4552 meetings: When: 7pm 1st & 3rd Mondays (Thursdays in June) Where: Warrenton Police Department (training room) 333 Carriage House Lane Warrenton, VA 20186 AND... Aerie #4552 meetings: When: 7pm 2nd & 4th Tuesdays Where: The Path Foundation 321 Walker Dr, Warrenton, Va. 20186 Looking for new members!
Little Fork Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company Publishes Cookbook to Benefit new Fire Station
PRICE: $25.00 A Collection of 442 Family Favorite Recipes by Little Fork Volunteer Fire and Rescue Co., profits will benefit the new Fire Station. Available: 6011 Rixeyville Rd Rixeyville, VA 22737 or website, https://littleforkvfrc.org/little-fork-familyfavorites-cookbook. CONTACT: Lisa, 540-937-7717 Email: lisa.lfvfrc@gmail. com. WESTON WORKSHOP “IMPROVING YOUR CELL PHONE PHOTOS” THURSDAY, JULY 14; 9-12 Come to Weston to attend a workshop conducted by Cindy McClanahan Ellis of McClanahan Camera to unlock the potential of your phone’s camera. Learn professional techniques. Limited to 10 to ensure thorough individual instruction. A set of pictorial guidelines will be given to every participant, and each technique will be demonstrated by means of computerprojected images. To learn more about Weston, additional workshops, and directions visit www.historicwestonva.org/ upcoming-events To register, call (540)229.0114. Proceeds will be used to fund an art and education center.
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The Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board and Area Agency on Aging will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, 28 June 2022, at 1:00 PM. The purpose of the hearing is to receive comments on the proposed Area Plan for Aging Services and services provided under its Performance Contract with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) for Fiscal Year 2023. Anyone unable to participate in the hearing who wishes to make comments or inquiries should contact Jim LaGraffe, Executive Director, or Ray Parks, Director of Aging & Program Support Services at Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services: in writing at P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701; by telephone at 540-825-3100; or by email at rrcsb@rrcsb. org. RRCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in employment matters and in its programs and services. Check the RRCS website at https://www. rrcsb.org/ for detailed invitation information, including the in-person meeting location.
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Legal Notices TRUSTEE’S SALE 2602 KEYSVILLE, VA 23947 In execution of the Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $154,545.00, dated May 15, 2020, and recorded as Instrument Number 202000939 in Fauquier County land records, the appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the entrance to the Circuit Court for Fauquier County, Virginia, 29 Ashby Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186-3202 on July 25, 2022 at 12:00pm, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and more particularly described as follows: ALL OF THOSE CERTAIN LOTS, PIECES OR PARCELS OF LAND, WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, LYING AND BEING IN THE HAMPDEN DISTRICT, PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, VIRGINIA, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 8, CONTAINING 1.87 ACRES AND LOT 9, CONTAINING 6.05 ACRES, AS SHOWN ON A PLAT ENTITLED “NEW HOPE SUBDIVISION BEING THE PROPERTY OWNED BY JOHN MEEKS AND MARY MEEKS INSTRUMENT NUMBER 200602449” AND PREPARED BY WATSON AND DUGGAN PLC, DATED SEPTEMBER 19. 2006, AND RECORDED IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, VIRGINIA, IN PLAT CABINET A, SLIDE 337 #2. REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE TO SAID PLAT FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY. TOGETHER WITH A 50’ ACCESS AND UTILITY EASEMENT THROUGH LOT 8, GIVING ACCESS FROM OUR SUBJECT PROPERTY TO STATE ROUTE 604 AS SHOWN ON THE ABOVE REFERENCED PLAT. PARCEL ID: 089 2 8 AND 089 2 9 BACK DEED GRANTOR: JOHN MEEKS AND MARY MEEKS, HUSBAND AND WIFE GRANTEE: DAVID W. SEAMSTER AND LISA F. SEAMSTER, HUSBAND AND WIFE INST#-. 150001405 DATED: 08/21/2015 RECORDED: 08/25/2015 VESTING: YES CONSIDERATION AMOUNT: $19.90 BEING THE SAME PROPERTY AS TRANSFERRED BY WARRANTY DEED ON 02/26/2019 AND RECORDED 03/29/2019 FROM DAVID W. SEAMSTER SEPARATED, BUT NOT DIVORCED AND LISA F. SEAMSTER, SEPARATED, BUT NOT DIVORCED, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS HUSBAND AND WIFE OF EACH OTHER TO DAVID W. SEAMSTER RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NUMBER 190000521. The property and improvements will be sold in “as is” physical condition without warranty of any kind. TERMS OF SALE: A non-refundable bidder’s deposit of 10% of the sale price or 10% of the original principal amount of the subject Deed of Trust, whichever is lower, by cashier’s or certified check required at time of sale except for the party secured by the Deed of Trust. Risk of loss on purchaser from date and time of auction. Balance of the purchase price must be paid by cashier’s check within 15 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 bankruptcy was filed, a forbearance, repayment or other agreement was entered into or the loan was reinstated or paid off; in any such event this sale shall be null and void and purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of deposit without interest. This communication is from a debt collector and is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE: RAS Trustee Services, LLC, 4012 Raintree Road, Suite 100A, Chesapeake, Virginia 23321 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: RAS Trustee Services, LLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 11900 Parklawn Drive, Suite 310 Rockville, Maryland 20852 (844) 442-2150 (470) 321- 7112
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TOWN OF WARRENTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Town of Warrenton will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at 5:00 PM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 21 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia, on the following item(s): BZA #2022-1 – Application for a Variance pursuant Articles 2-18.5 and 3-4.1.4, encroachments in required yards and lot and yard regulations of the Town of Warrenton 2006 Zoning Ordinance. The request for a variance of approximately 7 feet would permit the owners to cover and screen in an existing uncovered deck located partially within the required 35-foot setback for an approximate setback of 28 feet from the rear property line. The lot is 0.542 acres, located at 379 Willow Court, and zoned Residential (R-15). The Comprehensive Plan identifies the property as Low Density Residential on the Future Land Use Plan. The owners are Joanna and Albert Macias, and the applicant and contractor is Blackwood Construction. GPIN 6985-32-4257-000. People having an interest in the above are invited to participate in the hearing and state their opinion regarding the above issues. Copies of all applications and full versions of the proposed Variance are available for review in the Department of Community Development located at 21 Main Street, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Town of Warrenton does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Town Hall meeting facilities are fully accessible. Any special accommodations can be made upon request 48 hours prior to the meeting.
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Amissville | $745,000 Total of 22.29 acres with so much potential! First lot is 21.29 acres with 1 acre zoned for commercial services, the remainder 20+acres is zoned R-1 with subdivision possibilities. 2nd lot is 1 acre with road frontage. Very convenient location off 211 just past Clevenger's Corner in a rapidly growing area. Easy access to Warrenton, Culpeper and Rappahannock. Contemporary home with 2+ bedrooms, 1 bath with vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors. Outbuildings include 2 barns, a 20x32 workshop/garage with electric, chicken coop and several run-in/storage sheds. Home is currently tenant occupied so please no drive -bys. Nice mix of cleared areas and woods. No HOA. "as is" condition. Call Mary Ann Dubell | 540.212.1100
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Rixeyville | $399,000 Warrenton | $289,900 42 acres to make your paradise anyway you want Open House Sat Jun 25, 11:00AM-1:00PM natural walking trail on the right hand side of property Beautifully updated 2 level townhome, located in old town Warrenton and ready to move in. The kitchen features a new stainless-steel range and built-in microwave. The balcony sits right off the which is staked along the way - towards the back of the property there is a wet -weather creek - this property is family room and overlooks manicured common space, to include a new sliding glass door and marked as a tree farm with plenty of hardwoods to log if freshly painted concrete. The dining area is situated perfectly between the kitchen and family room. The bedrooms feature ample living space, ceiling fans and bedroom 2 has an additional walk- you so desire and/or to clear out for any building site you choose. in closet. The full bath includes upgraded granite countertops with additional countertop space. Call Kelly Davenport | 703.303.6416 Close proximity to the community pool, playground and tennis courts. Call Tiffany Lisjak | 703.853.9230
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