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Ingenuity – and an ATV – brings broadband to parts of Fauquier By Christopher Connell

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Several times a year, Paul Conlin barrels up a steep, wooded hillside in his mud-green Rhino SUV to the top of Rattlesnake Mountain above Hume to perform maintenance on his equipment, which puts homes scattered in the valley below on the internet superhighway. The first task for the Blaze Broadband owner is to cut the power to the electrified fence Third in a around the perimthree-part eter of the small clearing that hous- series on the es the dish, the availability of broadband solar panels and service in cabinet filled with Fauquier batteries that keep County. it running. The fence protects the equipment “from the bears,” he explains, pointing out teeth marks on a yellow insulator. Blaze has upwards of 1,500 customers in Fauquier County, including those in the Hume area within the line of sight of the broadband signal from Rattlesnake. The microwave dish there gets that signal from a tall tower in Warrenton. The breathtaking view from the mountaintop is also a vivid reminder of the challenges the county faces in executing its $20 million plan to bring broadband to everyone in the 651-square-mile county through 130 miles of new fiber and towers. The difficulty is multiplied in the northern and southern parts of the county where fewer people live. The board of supervisors may deSee BROADBAND, page 4 INSIDE Business.............................................13 Classified............................................34 Communities......................................30 Faith...................................................28

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Paul Conlin of Blaze Broadband checks his dish and batteries on Rattlesnake Mountain. Also shown: a third of the mast and microwave there in Hume. Health and Wellness............................21 Horse Sports.......................................19 Lifestyle..............................................21 Opinion...............................................10

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Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | July 24, 2019

Orlean firefighters celebrate their new station On Saturday, July 20, the Orlean Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department celebrated the official opening of its new fire station with an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. According to OVFRD spokeswoman Anne Davis, the department “was officially started in August 1972 by a group of neighbors who recognized the need for a fire department after several neighborhood fires which folks attempted to extinguish with garden hoses.” The event included a ribbon cutting; children’s activities; a display of memorabilia; tours of the building, and an opportunity to meet the volunteers and career staff. The station is at 6838 Leeds Manor Road, Orlean.  Photos by Carson McRae/McRae Visual Media

Volunteers at the Orlean Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department show off their new facility.

Young visitors at the OVFRD Open House enjoyed getting to know the swift water unit used for water rescues.

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Clevenger’s Corner project has officials looking at traffic impacts By James Ivancic Times Staff Writer

The possibility of a long-discussed mixed-use development at Clevenger’s Corner in Culpeper County has town officials in Warrenton concerned about additional traffic volume. The Clevenger’s Corner development near the intersection of U.S. 211 and Va. 229 calls for 750 to 800 new homes, plus about 400,000 square feet of commercial space. The property is owned by Saadeh Financial LLC of Woodbridge. Requested proffer amendments will be considered by the Culpeper County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors later this year. The traffic volume from the project would impact U.S. 211 (Frost Avenue) in Warrenton, which intersects with Broadview Avenue. A planned ugrade of Broadview Avenue should make it safer but won’t address the volume issue, according to Town Manager Brandie Schaeffer. The Broadview project calls for controlled turns and breaks in a new raised median from Waterloo Street/Va. 211 to Winchester Street/U.S. 17. The

$8 million project is scheduled to get underway in 2022. Schaeffer said “there’s no ability for us to handle that traffic” on Broadview Avenue. “We need the county so that we aren’t making the investment [to improve Broadview] for nothing.” She wanted to know, “what is the county open to?” Schaeffer brought up the issue at a town/county committee meeting on July 15. Local government representatives meet every other month to discuss issues of mutual interest and impact. County Administrator Paul McCulla agreed that options will have to be explored. “Assuming Clevengers Corner goes forward, that question [of how to handle the traffic] will have to be asked and answered.” He said one alternative route – the winding Va. 688, Leeds Manor Road – has its own problems. “Let’s face it, it is a tough road to drive,” said McCulla. A Timber Fence Parkway shortcut connection between U.S. 17 and U.S. 211 was proposed years ago to relieve traffic on Broadview; it was opposed by Olde Gold Cup and Silver Cup subdivision

residents and was never built. A previous board of county supervisors opposed it as well. Silver Cup is in the county and Olde Cup is in the town. The existing Timber Fence Road runs between Bear Wallow Road and dead ends near Fauquier High School. The people in Ward 4, represented by Bob Kravetz, would be impacted

by a connected road. Kravetz said on Friday that he’s neither for nor against a parkway at this time. “There are many unknowns” about such a project, he said. The impact of Clevenger’s Corner does warrant discussion by the town and county, both of which will be impacted, Kravetz said.

Planners vote against allowing family subdivisions By James Ivancic Times Staff Writer

On a 3-2 vote, the Fauquier County Planning Commission on July 18 recommended that the board of supervisors deny a zoning text amendment that would allow family subdivisions on parcels where non-common open space easements exist. The amendment would allow construction of a home for a child or elderly parent, for example, on property where such an easement exists. Those voting to recommend denial expressed concern about “unintended consequences,” “eroding the plan that’s been useful in preserving open space,” and too few people benefiting from it to warrant a change. G. Robert Lee (Marshall District representative); Adrienne Garreau (Scott District); and Matthew Smith (Cedar Run District) voted to recommend denial. Chairman John Meadows (Lee District) and Diane Roteman (Center District) favored a recommendation of approval. The vote followed a public hearing that drew no speakers. Two speakers spoke in opposition at an initial public hearing held by the planning commission on June 20. The commission decided then to postpone action. Les Cheek, president of Citizens for Fauquier County, said in a written statement to the commission that there’s been a “nonsensical overuse of the special exception” in the county. Approving one “serves as a precedent for others, undermining the long-term validity of the governing ordinance.” The Piedmont Environmental Council expressed concern about “the broader ramifications of this [seemingly] innocuous amendment.”

“It’s going to happen. It’s just a matter of when,” Kravetz said of Clevenger’s Corner. McCulla said he will talk to each supervisor and county community development staff about the issue. The town-county group is scheduled to meet next in September. Reach James Ivancic at jivancic@fauquier.com

be considered for a family division on a non-common open space parcel, the parcel would have to have been created prior to Sept. 7, 1999, when maBut Meadows, in voting to recommend approvjor changes occurred to the county’s zoning and al, said not many people would be in a position subdivision ordinances due to a state law that proto use the amendment and therefore “I can’t see hibited localities from requiring conditional apwhere it hurts.” proval or special approval for by-right residential Potentially, 61 property owners could request development. a family division of property with a non-common Using that date, there are 108 parcels in open space easement, according to a county staff non-common open space in Fauquier with the analysis. potential for a family division, according to the Roteman said “small incremental change” was staff report. That number is reduced to 84 lots involved here and “I don’t see the potential for the due to a requirement that a minimum of 25 acres sky falling” by recommending approval. must remain if the owner is allowed to subdivide. The amendment would allow a single-family The number is further reduced to 61 parcels by a subdivision lot on agricultural or conservation stipulation that a non-common open space parcel district parcels that had been placed in a non-com- couldn’t be the result of a special exception. That mon open easement prior to Sept. 7, 1999, provid- restriction went into effect on Dec. 19, 1989. ed that 85 percent of the original parcel remains If the supervisors were to approve the text open space. amendment, both the family lot and the parcel The non-common open space split off would remain in an open requirement was adopted by “...there’s been a space easement. A public hearing Fauquier supervisors in 1981. To would be required if the owner nonsensical overuse of date, 260 parcels zoned rural agwanted to remove the parcel from ricultural or rural conservation the special exception.” non-common open space. have been placed in a non-comThe supervisors could take up Les Cheek the text amendment and the planmon open space easement granted to the county. The easement ning commission’s recommenis perpetual and remains in full force unless the dation at their August meeting. The supervisors property owner requests a modification or termi- were split 3-2 when they voted in February to inination. Many of the parcels have been transferred tiate the text amendment review. Voting in favor to new owners, who often are unaware of the were Chris Butler, Lee District; Chris Granger, easement. Center District; and Mary Leigh McDaniel, Mar“They will inquire about subdivision for the shall District. Voting against were Holder Trumpurpose of providing housing for adult children, bo, Scott District, and Rick Gerhardt, Cedar Run elderly parents or siblings in order to be able to District. live on the farm. The current ordinance prohibButler initiated the text amendment review on its any subdivision in a non-common open space, behalf of a county resident not in his district. even for family divisions,” the staff report noted. Reach James Ivancic at jivancic@fauquier. As proposed by the text amendment, in order to com

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Ingenuity – and an ATV – brings broadband to parts of Fauquier BROADBAND, from page 1 cide as early as Aug. 8 whether to greenlight broadband proposals from the two companies it selected last November to design and build the new infrastructure, Omnipoint Technology Partners – recently acquired and renamed Data Stream Mobile Technologies – and Tenebris Fiber.

Engineering solutions

Conlin, an engineer, launched Blaze 12 years ago in part to get broadband for his own needs. Blaze’s proposal to the county didn’t make the final cut. But even when the county gets infrastructure built, thousands of people will still likely need broadband from wireless internet service providers (WISP) like Blaze. Fiber optic cable bears pulses of light at speeds that leave copper wire or coaxial cable signals in the dust. The county is cross-crossed by mostly private-owned fiber that providers own or pay to tap into, but it doesn’t reach everywhere. That’s where WISPs like Blaze come in. Conlin installed and owns 12 miles of underground fiber and leases 150 more miles, but he also broadcasts high-speed, wireless signals from 19 locations with equipment mounted on big towers in Vint Hill and Warrenton, a water tower in Catlett, poles on the side of Big Cobbler Mountain, atop Rattlesnake and even on the runway light beacon at Warrenton-Fauquier Airport. Conlin, 50, doesn’t have a phalanx of workers on the payroll. He uses subcontractors to bury fiber lines, just as Comcast and Verizon do. But befitting his background as an automotive engineer, he knows how to engineer solutions. He devised an unusual one seven years ago for a couple living halfway up the east side of Big Cobbler Mountain in Marshall. Hills obscured the line of sight to a tower 9 miles away in Warrenton, so Conlin put his equipment closer to the top, where it could capture the signal and provide service to that home and other customers. The property changed hands this year. New owner Christopher May, an engineer with his own consulting business who works from home, says he wouldn’t have purchased the 22 acres on Big Cobbler if it lacked broadband. “We looked at houses in Hume, Marshall, the Plains, Bluemont, all the way out to Front Royal and the No. 1

The Piedmont Journalism Foundation This in-depth series on local broadband coverage was developed and funded by Piedmont Journalism Foundation, a nonprofit organization operated by volunteer community members. The Fauquier Times decided whether to publish the story and how to edit it. Founded in 2018, PJF’s mission is to increase in-depth news coverage of local issues and encourage public discussion on them. More can be found at piedmontjournalism.org.

PHOTOS BY CHRISTOPHER CONNELL

Paul Conlin of Blaze Broadband uses this water tower in Catlett to send broadband wirelessly. catch was always internet. I don’t care about TV or my cellphone, but I had to have internet. I transfer very large data files,” he says. “On a good day I get 25 megabits down and 40 up.” (May’s uploads are faster because of the fiber Conlin ran to the house.) Most Blaze customers are easier to reach, especially where Conlin has buried the much faster and more reliable fiber lines or leased existing ones. That’s the case for hundreds of new homes in Warrenton’s Brookside development, where Joe Hofman also needed broadband to make his livelihood. Hofman does advanced troubleshooting for a Texas-based digital banking enterprise. “I couldn’t do my job without it. It’s not commutable,” he says. While Blaze advertises speeds of 250 megabits for its top-tier plan, “I regularly see (speeds) way faster than that, as high as 600 to 800.”

work done. But people also demand faster connections so they can stream Netflix movies at 9 p.m. on a Friday, Conlin says. The county is subsidizing the construction of towers by Calvert Crosslands, a Maryland company, and paying Omnipoint to offer wireless broadband in Casanova and soon, other places – more competition for WISPs. New towers, like existing ones, will still need line of sight to homes that may be shadowed by hills

The bigger picture Fauquier isn’t the only place grappling with the broadband challenge. [See sidebar on Bedford County, page 5.] Universal broadband is a priority for Gov. Ralph Northam and legislators in Richmond, who have nearly quadrupled broadband grants to $19 million a year, and the federal government, which has already spent billions to connect rural America. Those leading the charge argue broadband is a prerequisite for modern life, as rural electrification was in the midst of the Depression. Since telecom companies are loathe to build infrastructure where they can’t see profits, governments have stepped in to help pay for it. In the meantime, the demand in both rural and urban areas is mushrooming as people keep purchasing new devices that suck whatever bandwidth makes it to a family’s home – not just computers and laptops but tablets, 4K Ultra HD televisions, Kindles, Alexa and more. The FCC used to emphasize how many Americans lacked speeds of 10 megabits per second downloads and 1 megabit uploads; now its yardstick is 25 and 3 megabits. By that standard, 21 million Americans fell short at the end of 2017, mostly in rural places. or under tree canopies. Smaller relay towers can help with that problem. Conlin has 16 radio transmitters that provide high-speed feeds to other sites Conlin uses for wireless, including a 105-foot water tower in Catlett owned by the Water and Sanitation Authority. The authority relies on Blaze for a data network to link their pumping stations and headquarters and allows remote monitoring and control of the pumps. But Catlett doesn’t have a fiber connection, so it gets its broadband signal from the 450-foot tower at Vint Hill that the U.S. Army left behind in 1997 when it closed its once-classified base used for foreign radio intercepts and intelligence gathering. Vint See BROADBAND, page 5

Who needs internet that fast?

“You’d be surprised. The kids are on their tablets, we’re streaming HD videos, I’ve got work going on … and I like to play some very advanced video games. People underestimate how much they need,” says Hofman, who counts 19 devices in his home that swallow broadband. When officials preach the need for universal broadband, they always say it’s needed for kids to get their home-

Paul Conlin of Blaze Broadband checks his box filled with fiber circuits in a new Brookside subdivision in Warrenton.

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Rectortown finds community-sized solution By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER CONNELL

Paul Conlin stands next to Blaze Broadband’s equipment atop Rattlesnake Mountain.

Bringing broadband to Fauquier BROADBAND, from page 4 Hill is now a business park and housing development. The big tower, with vertical wires that make it look like an inverted, skinny guitar, carries other companies’ telecommunications equipment, too. It’s connected by fiber to Ashburn, a global internet hub. Blaze also laid branch fiber lines throughout the business park. Blaze fiber runs underground through the Vint Hill business park. Titania Solutions Group, a contractor that does high-tech work for the U.S. Army, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Federal Aviation Administration, relies on it. “Everything we do is done on the internet,” says Rob Boucher, vice president and chief technology officer. Titania used to have offices in two other buildings in the park. Blaze fiber linked them all. Jodi Johnson, Titania’s founder, president and CEO, says the building they’re in now occasionally has electrical and air conditioning glitches, “but what we haven’t had are problems with our internet connectivity.” Whatever the county supervisors decide to do, Fauquier almost certainly will still need existing providers to meet its goal of universal broadband. “I believe I’m part of the solution,” says Conlin. For Chris May, Joe Hofman and Jodi Johnson, he already is. Christopher Connell is an independent journalist working for the Piedmont Journalism Foundation on this broadband series. He is a former Associated Press assistant bureau chief in Washington.

It’s taken the entire village of Rectortown to agree on a solution to its broadband problem, one resident at a time. Those who live and work in the historic district in northern Fauquier, halfway between Marshall and Upperville, would love to have fast, dependable internet service for their homes and businesses. But broadband service has been elusive. For years, residents have been individually scoping out towers and limping along with personal Direct TV or Verizon hotspots and satellite service, the kind of jury-rigged patchwork that exists throughout Fauquier County. They think that now they’ve found a game-changing solution: broadband delivered by new underground fiber straight to their homes at an affordable price. Almost 50 people crowded into the small community room June 23 at Rectortown United Methodist Church to hear the pitch of a small broadband provider enlisted by organizers Matt Calligan and Charles Gauthier from the Friends of Rectortown. (Hotspots are one of many imperfect alternatives, as organizer Calligan demonstrated when he had to ask everyone at the meeting to disconnect from their hotspots so he would have enough bandwidth to use a laptop for his presentation. The crowd chuckled and exchanged knowing glances.) As explained by Claude Schoch,

proprietor of High Mountain Farm Broadband in The Plains, the new, high-speed fiber would not cost much more than they are spending now, but would be faster, more reliable and easier to upgrade as new technology comes along. Schoch’s customer base includes his once internet-thirsty neighbors in The Plains, but he markets broadband in other parts of Fauquier and in nearby counties, too. He said, “We started 13 years ago delivering broadband wirelessly, but discovered that we could not reach 100 percent of the homes with wireless technology due to terrain and thick trees. Also, the wireless isn’t as fast as fiber. While we still provide broadband wirelessly in some places, we are converting them to fiber and at the same time serving homes and businesses we weren’t previously able to service with the new fiber.” Schoch used a map on a big screen display to show residents where the main fiber line would travel and pointed out the “spokes” or pedestals from which wire would run to individual homes. Schoch’s original calculations were based on 50 customers in Rectortown, but Calligan said 90 have signed up, which would lower each share of the cost of installing the main fiber line. He said that it’s not necessary for every single person in the area to sign up in order for him to make it work, but when there is a gap because people don’t want to join, it can be problematic. The total installation bill for individ-

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Claude Schoch of High Mountain Farm Broadband points to a cluster of homes that would be served by the fiber cable network.

ual houses would vary depending how far off the path of the main line they were. The cluster of homes in the center of Rectortown would require less cable to reach while those on the outskirts would be charged more because of the longer cable, Schoch explained. “You could choose to share the cost equally,” he said. “It’s up to you, but in that case, those in the center of town would be subsidizing those who live in the more rural areas.” The audience had a laugh at the notion that Rectortown had any “less rural” areas. Schoch said that the fiber cable is about 70 cents a foot, so homes right on the main line might cost $100 to connect, those with a half-mile driveway could pay $700 or $800. After the homes are connected, residents could choose to pay High Mountain’s monthly rates, depending on how fast the connection is: $79 for 25 Mbps; $99 for 50 Mbps; $149 for 75 Mbps and $199 for 100+ Mbps. Schoch said that the speeds at each tier indicate the minimum speed, not the maximum. “If you just signed a contract with Direct TV and don’t want to activate it right now, you wouldn’t have a monthly fee,” Schoch said, but “if you choose not to have the fiber laid to your house at all, it would be very costly to have to run later.” Schoch made no promises, but thought the new service could be up and running within nine months. Unexpected problems with terrain can slow things down and the weather is always a factor, he said. Some attendees expressed hesitation about not knowing precisely what their home would be charged. Schoch said, “We haven’t started to walk the route yet to see what specific issues there may be. But the price we give you will be very close” to the ballpark figures he gave as examples. Allaying one prospective customer’s concerns, he also promised not to dig up her shrubs or do other damage to the property. Roy Perry, one of Schoch’s neighbors and customers in The Plains, attended the meeting and vouched for the quality of the broadband service High Mountain installed last year. “We had a much smaller cluster of homes -- about 22 -- so it was more expensive for us,” he said. He said the service has changed his life. “I still have to pinch myself and ask, ‘Is this real?’”

Another rural county’s march to broadband By Christopher Connell

Piedmont Journalism Foundation

When radio engineer Allen Boaz Jr. moved from North Carolina to Bedford County, Virginia, years ago, to consult for Roanoke radio stations, he couldn’t get internet to check his email; even his pager didn’t work. “When you’re on call, it’s hard if you’re disconnected,” he said. “I wound up putting in satellite internet, which worked, but I wouldn’t recommend it to anybody,” he says with a rueful laugh.

Bedford County created a Broadband Authority a decade ago. Boaz, now retired, is its chairman. (Fauquier’s Broadband Authority was established in 2017.) It took a while, but rural Bedford -- similar to Fauquier County in size, population and density -- is well on its way to solving the paucity of broadband for its 78,000 residents. Each county is more than half the size of Rhode Island, and both have half as many people per square mile See BROADBAND, page 6

Allen Boaz’s broadband signal comes from this 195-foot tower near the highway in Montvale, 7 miles from his home. PHOTO BY ALLEN BOAZ

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State Police: 2 injured when train hits pickup truck in Delaplane A woman pushed her granddaughter out of the path of an approaching Norfolk Southern train just before the train hit the pickup truck she had been driving, according to Jacob Sellers, a witness at the scene of the crash in Delaplane July 18. Sellers said the impact flipped the pickup truck and sent the woman into a ditch next to the train tracks. The woman was transported to Winchester Medical Center for treatment of life-threatening injuries, said Corinne Geller, spokeswoman for Virginia State Police. Three children who were in the truck – aged 8, 12 and 14 -were transported to Fauquier Hospital to be checked out. The 8-year-old was treated for a minor injury, Geller said.  Geller reported that a Hyundai Tiburon was traveling south on Winchester Road (U.S. 17) and approaching the railroad crossing near the intersection of Rokeby Road (Va. 623) a little before 6 p.m. on July 18. The crossing's safety arm began lowering and warning lights were activated to indicate a train was coming. Witnesses say that as the Hyundai began stopping prior to the tracks, it was rear-ended by a Toyota pickup truck. The spokeswoman said the impact of the crash pushed the Hyundai across the railroad tracks to the other

side, but the pickup ended up on the tracks and became disabled.  Geller said that with the train approaching, the Toyota's driver, a 58-year-old woman, and her three young passengers got out of the pickup truck safely, but the train was not able to avoid striking the pickup truck. When it hit the pickup, it was shoved off the tracks and struck the woman.  The 24-year-old male driver of the Hyundai was not injured.  The train conductor was not injured, and the train remained on the tracks. Sellers, of Front Royal, was driving home with his mother, Cassandra Huffman, when they saw the accident and ran to help. “At first we didn’t know where she was,” said Sellers, referring to the driver. “We couldn’t find her. I searched inside the vehicle. Our main concern was that she was under the truck,” which had flipped upside down. “But then I saw an arm in the ditch about 20 feet away.” Sellers said he stayed with the woman until emergency workers arrived. “I kept asking, ‘Can you hear me?’” he said. Sellers and Huffman said they checked on the woman’s pulse and her breathing. A third person at the scene, Derek

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By 8 p.m. Thursday night, the vehicles involved in the crash had been removed and trains moved along the track once again, although several emergency vehicles remained on the scene. The train pictured here is not the train that was involved in the accident. Stephens of Delaplane, said he heard the train hit the truck from his apartment, which is within sight of the crash. “I grabbed my first aid kit and ran over there,” he said. He put ointment on some of the children’s cuts and bruises and stayed with them, trying to shield them from their grandmother in the ditch. “They were pretty shaken up,” he said. “They kept asking, why didn’t the train stop?” Geller said charges are pending as Virginia State Police Trooper T.D. Greene continues to investigate the two separate crashes. Reach Robin Earl at rearl@fauquier.com

Sheriff’s Office hosts National Night Out Aug. 6 The Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office will observe the 36th National Night Out celebration this year on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Deputies ask that county residents lock their doors, turn on outdoor lights and spend the evening outside with their neighbors as a symbol that they care about their neighborhoods, Sgt. James Hartman said in a press release.

National Night Out – coordinated by the community services section of the Patrol Operations Division in partnership with the community – is an effort to help neighbors get to know one another, to celebrate their communities, and to take steps to make neighborhoods safer for all residents, Hartman said. Additionally, National Night Out

attempts to build positive relationships between the community and the men and women of the sheriff’s office.  National Night Out events will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in these locations: in Bealeton at CK Hardware; in Marshall at Tractor Supply; at the Brookside Community Center; and at the WARF in Warrenton.

Traffic stop and foot pursuit leads to arrest for distribution of heroin A deputy conducting a traffic stop on Friday night ended up in a foot pursuit with the driver. Sterling Randolph Smith Jr., 39, STERLING RANDOLPH of WarrenSMITH JR. ton, was arrested after the chase; he was charged with possession with the intent to distribute heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting arrest, according to Sgt. James Hartman, spokesman for the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office. Hartman said on July 19, about 7:25 p.m., Deputy Brian Colbert stopped a vehicle on the 600 block of Blackwell Road in Warrenton after observing a defective brake light. Colbert saw Smith attempting to conceal something in his sock and tried to detain him. Hartman reported that a struggle ensued; Smith broke free and ran. After Colbert chased down the suspect, a search found Smith to be in possession of numerous baggies of suspected heroin and associated paraphernalia. Hartman said deputies obtained warrants while Smith was being treated for minor injuries sustained during the pursuit. Smith was then transported to the Fauquier County Adult Detention Center, where he was held without bond at the time of his arrest.

Another rural county’s march to broadband BROADBAND, from page 5

PHOTO BY ALLEN BOAZ

To capture his wireless broadband signal, Allen Boaz, an amateur radio operator, mounted a small dish atop the 80-foot tower he already had erected in his backyard.

as the rest of Virginia. Bedford recently garnered a $1 million Virginia Telecommunications Initiative grant (through the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development), and $670,000 from the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission, to cover half the cost of a nearly $4 million public-private partnership. That is how VATI works. It provides “financial assistance to supplement construction costs by private sector broadband service providers, in partnership with local … government to extend service to areas that presently are unserved,” according to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. Grantees are selected through a competitive application process, depending “on the applicant’s broadband needs and a shovel-ready project(s) needing financial assistance to supplement construction costs,” it stipulates. “The applicant must demonstrate a readiness to proceed … in a timely manner.” Bedford County Administrator Robert Hiss says he thinks his county earned a grant because, “I think we may have had a more coherent and tight vision and business plan. With some com-

munities, it was almost more of a concept than an actual, hard plan.” With a private partner, Bedford just broke ground on the first of 10 new towers. “This has been a point of discussion for a decade now. This happens to be a culmination of that vision … We’ve been able to rally the right people to support it,” says Hiss. “We’re ahead in the game because we’ve been working on it a long time, and because we’ve already made mistakes and tried to learn from them. It’s starting to pay off,” says Boaz. The affable Boaz has done more than his part. He said he feels guilty that the authority didn’t get the job done long ago. He thinks about a neighbor in Montvale who used to drive her two boys to the library to use the internet for homework. “She’d sit in the parking lot with them if it was closed,” he says. When an internet provider brought wireless service to Montvale, Boaz’s house was obstructed from the signal. So, the amateur radio hobbyist, who already had his own 80-foot tower in his backyard for his radio antenna, convinced the wireless provider to put a dish on that tower. Neighbors signed up for the broadband, too. “I got it and spread it around. I can watch Netflix now,” he says.

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SNAP recipients can now use benefits at Warrenton Farmers Market By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

Low-income recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding will now be able to use those dollars to purchase food at the Town of Warrenton’s Saturday Farmers Market. Elizabeth Melson, farmers market manager for the Town of Warrenton, explained that those receiving SNAP benefits receive their benefits through electronic benefits transfer (EBT) on a card, like a prepaid debit card. She said, “They will bring their card to the market manager booth and tell us how much in SNAP benefits they want to withdraw to spend at the market. “We will then swipe their card in an EBT processing machine, they will enter their PIN, and once the requested benefits are confirmed and processed by the reader, the market staff will give them the amount requested -- in wooden tokens with blue text printed on them -- to use as currency with vendors, on eligible items.” Melson said, “Vendors return tokens received with a report to the market manager at the end of the

market day. Town staff then reconciles and issues reimbursement to farmers.” The town is reimbursed by the federal government. It’s a simple process for SNAP recipients and vendors, but it was a long time coming, said Warrenton Town Manager Brandie Schaeffer. “The feds do not make it easy. There is a lot of paperwork. It’s a difficult process.” SNAP benefits were accepted for the first time at the June 29 market. Schaeffer said that the Wednesday morning market at the WARF is not accepting SNAP benefits at this time.

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But there is another initiative that puts fresh food into the hands of children and families; PoPBucks were flowing freely at the July 10 Wednesday market at the WARF. Garvin and Christal Lind were leading a group of children from the Child Care and Learning Center from Washington, Virginia. Vendor Tom Baughn of Green Wizard Farm in Broad Run was glad to be able to help the kids count out PoPBucks and answer their questions. PoP stands for the Power of Pro-

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In a brand new initiative rolling out this Saturday, July 27, those who use their SNAP benefits at the Saturday Farmers Market in Warrenton will receive a matching amount of PoPBucks money to spend at the market. Charity Furness of Fauquier FISH explained, “That means if you redeem your SNAP benefits for $10 to spend on Saturday, you will now have $20 to use to buy fresh fruits and vegetables at the market.”

Social Services Staff reach out to local homeless population By James Ivancic Times Staff Writer

July 17 was a day of outreach for the social services community in Fauquier County, to spread the word about services and to get a handle on need. People without a permanent place to live were asked to fill out survey forms. Until rains arrived in the late afternoon, staff from the Fauquier County Department of Social Services dispensed information, handed out bagged lunches and personal hygiene goodie bags at folding tables outside the Jefferson Motel on Broadview Avenue in Warrenton. Forty-six people filled out the survey at that location. Free fruits and vegetables were also given out through the Lyric’s Garden program -- a “grow-n-give initiative” with a mission to feed those in need of fresh fruits and veggies. Staff also visited other motels in the county where those who do not have a permanent home can rent a room. People in the three transitional housing shelters in the county – in Warrenton, Vint Hill and Bealeton -- were contacted and another 43 families filled out surveys, said Laura Brown, program manager for the social services department. The survey form asked for the person’s age, gender, military background, number of children, any disabilities,

Sue Garvin helps children from the Child Care and Learning Center of Washington, Virginia, spend their PoPBucks with Tom Baughn of Green Wizard Farm in Broad Run at the Town of Warrenton’s Wednesday Farmers Market on July 10. TIMES STAFF PHOTO/ ROBIN EARL

duce. PoPBucks, in denominations of $2 each, may be used to buy anything that SNAP dollars may be used for – fruits and vegetables, but not soap, flowers or candy, for instance. Farmers Market vendors are reimbursed for any PoPBucks spent at their tables. Charity Furness of Fauquier FISH (which administers the PoPBucks program) said that funding is provided by a $25,000 grant from the PATH Foundation, $4,000 from Fauquier FISH and $4,000 from the Fauquier Community Food Bank. PoPBucks are distributed to children through the Fauquier County Schools, the Rappahannock County Schools, at Books on the Bus and First Friday events. Fauquier Community Child students on summer field trips to the farmers market also receive PoPBucks. Furness said that children are given $4 in PoPBucks to spend at farm-

ers markets in Warrenton (at the Saturday and Wednesday markets), The Plains (at Archwood Barns on Sundays) or in Rappahannock County (on Saturday at Pen Druid Brewery). PoPBucks are also given to those who pick up food at Fauquier FISH or the Fauquier Community Food Bank. Families are given $10 to $40 to spend at farmers markets. Furness added that senior citizens at the Fauquier Senior Center receive PoPBucks when they visit the Wednesday market. Kirsten Dueck of PATH explained that PoPBucks are coded so that administrators can track how the “money” is spent. As the vendors turn the PoPBucks in for reimbursement, administrators can see where the bucks originated and where they were spent. This year, between June 1 and July 13, $5,514 worth of PoPBucks were redeemed at farmers markets.

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Fauquier Department of Social Services staff held an outreach day to acquaint the homeless with public assistance that’s available. Mark Halse and Martha Huffman look over some paperwork at one of the tables set up outside the Jefferson Motel in Warrenton. where they were sleeping that night and the reason they were homeless. Those who completed surveys could choose to remain anonymous unless he or she wanted staff to follow up. “This gives us an idea of what the need is and how we may satisfy the need,” Brown said. “We want to find out what they need to become permanently housed.” Sometimes “permanent” has a short lifespan. Situations can change. “People may find employment but then lose it, or they have a medical situation and we’ll see people come See HOMELESS, page 11

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Raul Heras retires after 20 years promoting youth sports WYSC started in 1999 with seven soccer players By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

Raul Heras of Marshall, along with his wife Diane and good friend Oscar Blanco-Alcala, started the Warrenton Youth Soccer Club in 1999 with the idea that youth sports should be about the joy of learning and playing soccer. The league fielded one team that year, with seven players. Twenty years later, WYSC has grown organically to include a couple thousand players participating in four sports – soccer, basketball, volleyball and lacrosse -- a permanent gym facility on Shirley Avenue, and even a travel van. Heras retired this spring after hand-picking a board of directors to carry on the work of play. New leaders include: Erin Cox, Dave Smith, Sara Carlson, Robert Harper and Julie Hinckly. Harper said Heras approached him in late 2018 to ask if he’d be on the WYSC board. “We are still just trying to get our feet under us,” he said. “I think we’d like to sustain what Raul and Oscar and Diane have built, to grow the sports we have and make sure they are each sustainable.” Harper met Heras when he coached Harper’s son, many years ago. “I remember one practice when a player showed up late. Raul told

him, ‘You’re late,’ and asked the other boys how many laps he should have to run. One boy said one, another said two. Raul told them, ‘OK, you go run those two laps for him. And don’t ever turn your back on a teammate again.’” Harper remembered during one post-practice meeting where Heras asked his team how many of them drove to practice. Most raised their hands. Showing mock surprise, Heras asked, “What are 8- and 9-year-old boys doing driving?” Harper said Heras reminded the boys, “Every single one of you has someone to thank for getting you here today.” Harper said he never met anyone who was so good with kids. “He is like a pied piper for kids. They just flock to him.”

The early years

Heras explained the philosophy that has guided WYSC since its beginnings: “If everyone – parents, coaches, refs – do what they are supposed to do, we don’t have any problems. When one or more of us forget why we’re here, that’s when there are issues. We all need to remember that you’re not there to win the game, you are there to play the game.”  The league grew slowly. That was intentional. Heras said that he wanted to be sure he could maintain the

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club’s founding values; growing too fast would make that impossible. If a parent had a problem, if a coach needed help, there was always a direct line to Heras and Blanco-Alcala. And Diane Heras was an invaluable support every step of the way. The Heras pickup truck was perpetually full of assorted soccer equipment and kids – including the Heras children, David, Christopher and Elizabeth, now all grown up. More players and coaches came on board, and a youth referee program was created so students could make extra money and learn leadership skills. Travel soccer teams were created. Throughout, WYSC kept its core mission intact. At weekend games, a bin of outgrown soccer equipment provided cleats and shin guards for children who needed them. A WYSC-sponsored backpack drive – in the years before such efforts were commonplace -- provided free school supplies for children in the fall. Families with multiple children playing in the league spent long days at the field on Saturdays and Sundays, and ferried kids to practice during the week. Heras was also, more often than not, at the fields too. He was easily recognizable in his signature baggy shorts, no matter the weather. Throughout those early years, the club’s founders often had to remind parents and coaches to remember the league’s guiding principles.

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In the early days of WYSC, Heras teaches the fine art of the throw-in. When an adult would raise his or her voice to a young referee or a child on an opposing team, Heras or Blanco Alcala would somehow appear to diffuse the situation; play would resume, and the chastened parent would return to the sidelines. Jim Koehr, who has been involved with WYSC since its inception, said that all 12 of his children have played with the club. Eleven of the 12 have been referees for the WYSC. (Koehr’s 12-year-old will start next season). Koehr said his son Kevin, who was about 13 at the time (He is now 31.) was reffing a basketball game. “One of the parents was giving him a hard time. Kevin gave him a yellow card and Raul backed him up completely.” Volunteers have always been the backbone of the organization. Parents were called on to coach, line the fields, man the registration tables, hand out equipment and help choose recipients of the WYSC college scholarships. As the club grew, Raul and Diane Heras and Blanco-Ancala recruited See WYSC, page 9

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Total Voting 38,124

Projected Turnouts 30% 40% 50%

‘No excuse’ voting will be in place for 2020 election

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By James Ivancic Times Staff Writer

Election officials in Fauquier County say that three or four satellite voting locations will be needed to handle more registered voters choosing to cast a ballot early when “no excuse” absentee voting is instituted for the November 2020 general election. “No excuse” voting means voters don’t have to provide a reason in order to vote earlier than Election Day. Oct. 24 to 31 will be the window for no excuse voting. Absentee voting will still open 45 days before the election, as is the case now, but a reason – such as work hours, health, religious obligation, being away on Election Day – will still have to be given if people choose to vote before Oct. 24. The Virginia General Assembly approved the “no excuse” option this year but delayed its start until November 2020 to give localities time to prepare. Fauquier General Registrar Alex Ables, Deputy Registrar Diana Dutton, and election board members will be meeting on July 30 with County Administrator Paul McCulla, County Attorney Kevin Burke and Supervisors Chairman Chris Butler to discuss a plan. The registrar’s office is funded by county government. Its fiscal year 2020 budget is $483,047 --$332,601 of that covers personnel costs and $150,446 operating expenses. “No excuse” voting has to be done in person. Since 2020 is a presidential election year with potentially higher turnout, Fauquier elec-

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tions officials anticipate that satellite voting sites will have to be spread around the county to accommodate those who wish to vote during the Oct. 24 to 31 window. Currently, in-person absentee voting is only available at the registrar’s office at 528 Waterloo Road in Warrenton. “We can’t accommodate that volume in this office,” said Ables. “Three hundred and sixty-five was the most ever at this office, and that shut down Waterloo Road and we couldn’t get more into the facility.” That turnout was in 2016, the most recent presidential election year. President Donald Trump is expected to be on the ballot in 2020 against a Democratic Party nominee still to be decided. In the November 2016 election that saw Trump elected president, 38,124 people voted in Fauquier. If “no excuse” voting had been in place then and 20 percent chose to vote early, 7,625 would have come to vote, according to a projection Ables provided to the board of elections at its monthly meeting on July 1. He expects the number of people voting early will increase daily during the seven days before the election, with the highest turnout on the last day. “If 4,000 people show up and only 2,000 are able to vote, that can open us up to a lawsuit,” said Elections Board Chairman David Weidenfeld. That’s why Ables says three satellite voting facilities will be needed, possibly four if the general registrar’s office is discontinued as a voting site. The additional sites will have to be equipped and staffed with three people at the front counter and three in charge of the voting equipment and assisting voters and they’ll need to be trained. Secure storage

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WYSC started in 1999 with seven soccer players WYSC, from page 8 volunteers to help manage the website and handle fees, and to negotiate with the county and school division for fields. When there weren’t enough volunteers, the tireless threesome got it done anyway. The negotiating part was never Heras’ favorite part of the job, but he was always at home on the fields with the players. He and Blanco-Alcala could be found any Saturday morning playing with the under-5 crowd during instructional league time. The preschoolers played fun games that taught them the basics of soccer. There was a lot of giggling.

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When the Optimists Club, the county’s youth basketball league sponsor, decided to bow out in 2003, Heras saw an opportunity to transform the Warrenton Youth Soccer Club into the Warrenton Youth Sports Club. He folded basketball into the organization, introducing a new group of players and parents to the WYSC. Koehr remembered,

“When no one else wanted to take it over, the county asked Raul because they knew he’d say yes.” WYSC added volleyball in 2007. In the early days, the teams played their games in public school gyms, but before long, WYSC built new outdoor volleyball courts on the far side of the Athey Sports Complex adjacent to the WARF. Children’s and adult leagues were formed. The latest sport added to the WYSC roster is lacrosse, which began in 2017 with 65 players. Heras admitted he was skeptical at first about including lacrosse at WYSC; he wasn’t sure the demand was there. But parents expressed a willingness to coach and support the new league. Seeing their enthusiasm, he agreed, “OK, let’s do it.”  Koehr wrote the resolution that honored Heras at the May 14 Warrenton Town Council meeting. Why did he do it? Koehr mused, “It was kind of like in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life.’ I wondered what youth sports would have been like in Fauquier County without Raul and the WYSC?”

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Improvements to the tennis courts at the American Legion playground were completed in July 1953. Involved in the project were Post 72, Democrat Publisher Hubert Phipps, and local tennis players. Shown using the refurbished court is Mrs. James B. Hutt.

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Programs designed to address poverty Sometimes when we start pulling together stories for our print publication, themes emerge. One tightly focused article hints at an underlying story, another points to the same. Before we know it, a third joins the pile. Reading beneath the headlines, a common theme in several of our recent articles is poverty. Fauquier’s horse farms and beautiful estates may get a lot of attention, but Fauquier is not one size fits all. Some folks are struggling. One of the barriers to addressing poverty is finding those who need help. There is no email list for families below the poverty line. (And if there was, they may not have internet service. See page 1.) The Department of Social Services this week reached out to people who don’t have a permanent place to live. (See page 7.) Because these folks may be “off the grid” -- living with friends, renting motel rooms or in other temporary situations, there is no easy way to connect those in need with the help that is available. The DSS set up tables in front of a local motel and contacted residents living in transitional housing. By asking for input, staffers hope to be able to focus their efforts on the areas of greatest need. Low-income workers often struggle with healthcare, so it was big news last week when the Fauquier Free Clinic announced it will now be able to serve residents who receive Medicaid. (See Fauquier Times, July 17 edition, page 3.) Until the change, the clinic was only able to treat patients with no insurance of any kind.

There are several programs in the county that provide nutrition to families in need. Fauquier FISH, the Fauquier Community Food Bank, the Fauquier Education Farm and now, the Warrenton Farmers Market, are all trying to help less-affluent families put healthy food on their tables. The town persevered to complete a complicated, drawn-out process to allow families who quality for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to use their benefits at the Saturday Farmers Market. (See page 7.) Fresh fruits and vegetables are not a regular feature at most food banks. The food available, although life-saving for many families, is often packaged and made to last a long time on the shelves. Making Farmers Market produce and meat available to those using SNAP benefits is a game changer. Supermarkets offer fresh produce too, of course, but there is something about those layers of fresh lettuces, crates of cantaloupes and bins of brightly colored beets that are irresistible. Cooking demonstrations are presented every first Saturday of the month at the market for those who are not used to cooking fresh food at home. Who knows how many families will be inspired to try a new cauliflower recipe after returning home with a bag of fresh produce? And local farmers – who themselves battle razor-thin profit margins – have an opportunity to attract new customers. Building excitement about fresh food and home cooking is good for everyone. (See page 24.)

75 Years Ago July 27, 1944 One of the first Fauquier men to be wounded on D-Day, Staff Sgt. Harold J. Davis of Remington has returned to duty after recovering from a head injury received in France on June 6. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Davis were notified by the War Department. Fauquier County supervisors Thursday authorized County Agent Walter Nourse to apply to the War Department for German prisoners to help with the fall harvest, and appropriated $800 to provide a stockade to house them if they can be obtained. Featured at Pitts’ Fauquier Theatre this week were Alice Faye and Carmen Miranda in “The Gang’s All Here,” Wild Bill Elliott and Gabby Hayes in “Hidden Valley Outlaws,” and Loretta Young, Diana Barrymore and Anne Gwynne in “Ladies Courageous.” 50 Years Ago July 24, 1969 A Fauquier man, Lew Evans, played a major part in the historic first landing of men on the moon this past weekend. Mr. Evans, with homes near Warrenton on Rts. 29/211 and Long Island, is president of Grumman Aircraft Corporation, builders of the lunar landing module. Susan Fox of Rockingham, The Plains, and W. K. Stratton were photographed during the Mary Washington College Drama Work-

shop production of Jean Anouilh’s comedy “Ring Around the Moon.” Miss Fox, a drama major at Pine Manor Junior College, played the feminine lead. Army Pfc. Charles W. Sayles, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. George C. Sayles, Bealeton, has been assigned as a repairman with the 9th Infantry Division in Vietnam. 25 Years Ago July 27, 1994 Sgt. Paul Mercer, 17-year local law enforcement veteran, recently accepted the position of community resource officer at Fauquier High School. Sgt. Mercer and Principal Roger Sites agreed that his primary function at the school will be to provide another resource for students in need, in addition to guidance counselors, administrators and teachers. Susan Steury, 14, was recently named “Carrier of the Year” by the Times-Democrat circulation department. It has been called the biggest issue here since the Civil War, and it is difficult indeed to identify any contemporary regional issue that has been so heavily debated on a national level. Supervisor Georgia Herbert, Scott District, is the board’s lone anti-Disney activist, lobbying against the $163 million road improvement subsidy passed by the General Assembly, and remains staunchly opposed to the proposal for reasons she clearly articulates. –Compiled by John T. Toler

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The best in us or the worst … your choice I used to find it stimulating to discuss the current issues of the day with my neighbors. Of course, we didn’t agree on everything, but we were able to talk intelligibly and calmly about them. You didn’t strain to win your point at the price of civility, but rather sought to enlighten and be enlightened through honest discourse. Most of us, me included, tended to lean toward traditional conservative policies, such as; balanced budgets, free trade, equal justice under law, strong alliances, and one-man one-vote. I still believe in those things, but many of my conservative friends...not so much. Additionally, some have descended so far into partisanship that they have forsaken the constitutional imperative of “separation of powers” in favor of an Imperial presidency. Oh, to be fair, a few become a little squeamish upon occasion, but most have become entrenched in the view that any political means is justified by the end. Party partisanship is nothing new in American politics. It has always

been prevalent from our nation’s inception as a means of generating political power. But, starting in the mid-1990s, it reached new heights as both political parties began to fully realize the advantage of creating a fanatical power base where the party line was hypnotically towed. Every manner of political chicanery was shrugged off merely by saying, “… the other side is so much worse.” And, often they would leave out the first part of that sentence, “I know it’s wrong, but …” The end result of this hyper-partisanship was the devolution of our political system of compromise and civility. It also radicalized the fringe elements of both parties and opened a chasm so wide that few could cross. And, most regrettably of all, it sewed discord between families and friends. When I saw this polarization taking hold, I found it alarming. I just didn’t believe either fringe was right in their extremism, and that inflexible partisanship was paralyzing our democracy. That was then, and this is now.

We have a President who would have us envision him as a Crusader sallying forth in righteous anger to vanquish the infidels. The only problem is that the infidels he seeks to slay are our fellow Americans… AMERICANS who have dared to stand up to him. He has marshalled his army by correctly identifying and playing to the worst in us, and many have been enlisted by his firebrand populism. Oddly enough, he wasn’t the first to recognize the worst in us. Our Founding Fathers saw it as well. They were pragmatic and wise enough to see the excesses that could be brought about by unbridled power. They feared political imbalance and were distrustful of our more base instincts. And, in order to protect us from ourselves, they created a Constitution with elaborate safeguards. They established a system of “checks and balances” and reaffirmed the concepts of “due process” and “the rule of law.” But, in addition to seeing the worst in us, they also saw the possibility of the best. They saw what we could become. And to nurture the best in us, they gave us guiding

principles. If you read our founding documents you will see them. And, if you apply them honestly, the path they laid out will appear to you. As we go forward, our primary task is to reaffirm these founding principles and reestablish ourselves as a civil society. We must seek the truth no matter how inconvenient and find comfort in understanding. And, finally, we must reach reconciliation with our fellow Americans; no matter how much we disagree with each other. WE ARE a diverse society, but that is not our weakness … it is our strength. We must resist the divisive efforts of both parties and this President to polarize us for political advantage. We must recognize that we are all imperfect creatures, and none of us will get it right 100% of the time. But this is what makes the journey so challenging and worthwhile. Robert Browning had it right. “Ah, but a man’s reach should exceed his grasp, Or what’s a heaven for.” Well, we probably can’t create a heaven on earth, but I certainly believe we can do a lot better. DON BACHMAN Marshall

Improving mental health care would reduce gun violence Last week’s political theater I read with interest the two articles on gun laws posted in the Times 10 July 2019 where approaches differ significantly. In brief, one letter focuses on mental health [Greg Schumacher] and the reason "feel good" gun laws don't work. The other on guns specifically and how it could reduce mass killings [Scott Christian]. Loosely, one a Republican point of view the other a Democratic in nature. As Mr. Schumacher aptly points out, "People intent on breaking the law will continue to break the law." Did we not see that a year ago here in our own county when a disgruntled employee of CVS stocked and kill his manager with a gun? Would it have been prevented had the slayer access to a limited bullet clip gun, which is the thrust of Christian’s argument?  How many shots does it take to shoot a person in the back of the head, execution style? From what I read of the CVS coverage, in the state of the slayer's, mind, i.e., hell bent on killing, he would just as easily chosen a baseball bat, golf club, or some other weapon to accomplish his objective, if guns were not available. So ipso facto this homicide would have occurred never mind how many rounds in the clip. Rounds by

themselves in such cases kill no one. Given the number of guns smuggled into our country yearly, taking away our guns to prevent killings, be they one of a kind or mass shootings, hardly seems the answer. Of course, there is another issue here beyond the reduced clip suggestion. Who would have access to such weapons? Hopefully not our military and nor our sheriff's department. I may be out on a limb, but where the money is the guns will be, never mind the manufacturer or limited clip. Of the two approaches, I'll make the argument that resolving the aberrant behavior of the CVS killer, seemingly a mental health issue, that cost him his job and became the ultimate solution, his violent action may never have taken place.  Last, if a "madman" could shoot fewer people with a smaller ammunition clip, why couldn't a madman helped with his/her mental health issues, be brought to the point where killing is an unneeded solution? It's a well-known fact that our mental health system is sorely lacking and time to get serious about it was yesterday. RON NIST Warrenton

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back” needing public assistance, said Martha Huffman, a benefits program specialist who was helping to staff the table outside the Jefferson. There hasn’t been much fluctuation in the number of people receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the federal program that provides financial assistance to purchase food at participating stores, Huffman said. Even those who hold jobs may still struggle to make ends meet. A low-paying job makes it

tough to put down a security deposit and first month’s rent on an apartment, noted Mark Halse, a benefits program specialist. A deposit and first month’s rent can amount to $3,000 for a place in Warrenton, he said. The July 17 outreach was the first one of its kind this summer. A “point in time” survey is done during the winter – “the time of year that people find a place to live” and can more easily be contacted, Brown said. It’s a federal survey conducted nationwide. The department’s survey last week tallied people living in mo-

tels and those “couch surfing” – those staying with someone temporarily, Brown said. The federal government though, doesn’t consider a person living in a motel to be homeless, Brown said. Information about benefits and how to apply for them as well as community resources can be found on the Fauquier County Department of Social Services website at www.fauquiercounty.gov/government/departments-h-z/social-services or by calling 540-422-8400. Reach James Ivancic at jivancic@fauquier.com

There was a terrible tragedy in Virginia Beach, where an employee killed and wounded a number of fellow employees. Unfortunately, the governor rushed our legislative bodies into special session. More than a dozen bills were ready to be considered, with many straight out of our next presidential election. Fortunately, the session was terminated within a couple of hours. There are too many facts that are still unknown to make legislation but there are issues that need to be discussed at every local level. It is important to talk to our elected officials and each other and not talk past one another. Details of the killer’s firearm possession, effectiveness of the silencer muffling gun shot sound, social media posts and toxicology screens are details that can wait until those facts are known and released. What is important is that it was reported in the news that responding officers had difficulty entering the building, delaying entry. Once inside the building they heard shooting and rapidly moved to neutralize the shooter. Did the Virginia Beach Police department: 1) Perform an active shooter risk assessment for the facility? 2) Did they determine how police responding could quickly enter the facility? 3) Did they have building layouts and ever spend time in the facility? 4) Did management at the facility provide active shooter training? a. What to do b. Where to go 5) Did management provide employees training on reporting suspicious or threatening behavior by other employees? Every government and public facility in every community should have these plans to protect the people. Bottom line is what are our plans and risk assessments? JOHN MAXWELL Warrenton

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Old Town Warrenton welcomes a new eatery Ellie’s Place on Main Street opened Independence Day By James Ivancic Times Staff Writer

Ellie’s Place is the name of the restaurant, but don’t expect to see Ellie working at the grill or taking orders. She’s 3 1/2 years old. Mom and Dad, Alexander and Ann Dial, opened the sandwich shop on July 4 at 70 Main St., Warrenton. Ellie’s Place is in a spot one has to look to find. Stairs lead downstairs to the restaurant, which is next to a co-working office. It’s in a space formerly occupied by Hidden Jules Café. A sandwich board sign on the sidewalk helps clue passersby to the restaurant’s location. And Alexander Dial said people have been finding it. Business has been good. “In one day, I sold more than I did on Federal Street in a week, so we couldn’t be happier,” he said. He was referring to the Federal Street Café he operated in Middleburg for two years. He took a couple years off to be a stay-at-home dad before getting the itch to return to the restaurant business. “I started looking in Warrenton two years go. I worked with the economic development office,” Dial said. He looked at the space at 80 Main St. and thought it was too large for

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Ellie’s Place serves a hearty BLT. for lunch. McCarthy his needs. Earth, Glaze said he liked the BLT and Fire pottery shop he ordered. is now there. Dial is generous with But Dial wanted a the “B,” and the “T” is place on Main Street, fresh and inviting. which he thinks has a Holmes said, “I’m “vibe,” and he found always pleased to see what suited him at 70 turkey on the menu” Main. and he liked the turHe said his business key Rueben dubbed the neighbors have been “Rachel” on the menu. supportive. “A father It had roasted turkey with four kids came breast, Thousand Island in and said he was redressing, coleslaw and ferred by another shop TIMES STAFF PHOTO/ swiss cheese on grilled owner,” Dial said. JAMES IVANCIC sourdough bread. Roberta Galanis of The least expensive Delaplane came for Ellie’s Place can be found sandwich on the menu lunch on July 11 with a few steps down on Main is a PB&J for $3.25. her daughter, Melanie Street. Look for their sign. The most expensive Donovan of Manassas. “I visited his restaurant in Mid- is $7; the French Dip, Turkey Club, dleburg. I was excited to see he Cuban and Left Coast sandwiches opened a new place,” Galanis said. carry that price. The Left Coast has She had a turkey sandwich, which turkey, avocado, lettuce and roasted red pepper aioli on a baked multiwas “very good.” Donovan had a sandwich and grain bun. Patrons can also build soup along with a “loaded potato.” their own sandwich for $7. A sandwich combo – with a drink The meal was “good and a good valand choice of chips or a cookie – can ue – reasonably priced.” Two co-workers from the Pied- be purchased for an additional $2.85. Coleslaw and potato salad can mont Environmental Council on nearby Horner Street – John McCa- be ordered as sides for $1.75 each. rthy and Dan Holmes – walked over There’s also a harvest salad for $6.75

and an Ellie’s Salad for $8.25. There are two sizes of soup orders – an 8 ounce for $4.69 and a 12 ounce for $5.75. Each day has a featured soup. Baked potatoes come in Plain Jane, Chili Cheese and Loaded versions – priced $4.75 to $6. Visitors can also build their own baked potato with toppings for $6.25. Drinks include coffee, iced tea and bottled Coke products. The light from the windows fills the room making the restaurant a bright cheerful place to sit and enjoy menu favorites. Food is also available for take-out. An ABC license is pending for the sale of beer and wine. Reach James Ivancic at jivancic@fauquier.com Ellie’s Place at 70 Main St., Warrenton, open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

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Alexander Dial has returned to creating memorable meals. He is happy with his family’s decision to locate Ellie’s in Warrenton.

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Loaded baked potatoes are another fan favorite at Ellie’s Place.

Filled with light from the outside windows, customers enjoy eating in; food is also available for take-out.

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Owners Alexander and Ann Dial opened their sandwich shop, Ellie’s Place, July 4.

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UVA Community Credit Union welcomes Amelia Stansell Staff Reports UVA Community Credit Union recently announced that Amelia Stansell has joined their staff as senior commercial loan officer. In her new position, Stansell will be responsible for providing commercial banking solutions for members with business locations in Fauquier, Culpeper, Rappahannock and Orange. The credit union’s commercial loan portfolio includes real estate, construction, equipment, and vehicle loans as well as lines of credit.  Stansell brings more than two decades of experience in the financial services and banking industries to UVA Community Credit Union. Most recently she was the vice president commercial relationship manager for Atlantic Union Bank.  “UVA Community Credit Union is committed to providing the highest standard of service to everyone in our field of membership. As membership in this area grows, we are thrilled to welcome Amelia to our team. She brings her passion and longevity in the northern piedmont community, as well as experience and professionalism that will undoubtedly enrich our local economy by helping businesses grow.” said Alison DeTuncq, President/CEO

of UVA Community Credit Union.  In addition to her professional accomplishments, Stansell believes in serving her commu- AMELIA STANSELL nity to make it a better place to live, work, and do business through volunteering. She is a 2017 graduate of Leadership Fauquier; an active member of the Rotary Club; co-chairman of the Fauquier County Human Trafficking Prevention Project; chairman of Experience Old Town Warrenton; director for the Be the Change Foundation; Virginia Advisory Council of U.S. Global Leadership Coalition member; and Mason Enterprise Center advisory board member. In 2018, Stansell was nominated for “Business Person of the Year” by the Fauquier Chamber of Commerce and was named Fauquier County Board of Supervisors Center District Citizen of the Year in 2015.  Stansell’s office is located at UVA Community Credit Union, 40 Rock Pointe Lane, Suite B, Warrenton, VA 20186 and can be reached at 434244-6156 or amelia.stansell@uvacreditunion.org.

Law firm celebrates its Fauquier heritage Robert deTreville Lawrence IV celebrates 50 years with Walker Jones, PC Robert deTreville Lawrence IV, one of the founding partners of Walker Jones, PC, located in Old Town Warrenton and Washington, Virginia, has been serving the community for 50 years. He devotes his law practice to settling estates, trust administration and real estate law. “I like what I do and have no plans to retire,” said Lawrence. There were 13 lawyers in Fauquier County when Lawrence joined the firm of Richards and Richards on July 15, 1969. “I started as a country lawyer and I remain so at heart,” said Lawrence. Martindale Hubble Peer Review rated him AV-Preeminent which is the highest rating given. He has been recognized as a top lawyer in financial law, trusts and estates, and wills and probate by Northern Virginia Magazine. Lawrence helps his clients with preand post-death estate planning for individuals and families. He is reviving the practice of reading wills to reduce conflict and bring families together. “My enemies are unnecessary expense, delay and uncertainty,” he said. Lawrence is a member of the Fauquier County Bar Association, Virginia State Bar Association and Virginia State Bar’s Trust & Estates Section. He was elected to two terms to the Virginia State Bar Council by the attorneys of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit (Fauqui-

er, Loudoun and Rappahannock Counties) and is past president of the Fauquier County Bar Association. A past chairman of the Partnership for Warrenton, a ROBERT DETREVILLE Virginia Main LAWRENCE IV Street Program, he has held civic and philanthropic positions during his career. He has written articles on Chancery Practice (land titles derived from unsettled estates). Lawrence speaks and takes questions at civic organizations and churches. Lawrence earned his juris docrurate from the University of Georgia and his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Virginia. Walker Jones, PC has two offices. Visit the website at www.walkerjones.law.com

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It was announced July 10 that the Rotary Club of Warrenton made a financial donation of $1,000 to the Just Ask Trafficking Prevention Foundation to help fund ongoing efforts to prevent human trafficking in the local community. “Rotary International has six areas of focus, one of which is to save mothers and children,” said Tanya Wilcox, president of Rotary Club of Warrenton.  “Human trafficking puts many of our most vulnerable at risk each day. Awareness is key in putting a stop to human trafficking. It is through the efforts of organizations like Just Ask Prevention that communities are given the knowledge to assist in recognizing what may be taking place right in front of their eyes and how to take the appropriate action. The Warrenton Rotary Club is proud to support the effort of the Just Ask Prevention organization in promoting safety and awareness in our community and around the world.” The Rotary Club of Warrenton, established in 1926, is an organization of business and professional leaders united within the community who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill

and peace in the world In addition to financial support, the Rotary Club of Warrenton has been a community partner with the Just Ask Trafficking Prevention Foundation. The club created the Fauquier County Human Trafficking Prevention Project: Warrenton Rotary. This resulted in a series of community-based awareness and advocacy events that reached thousands of Fauquier county residents. “The Rotary Club of Warrenton has been an ongoing partner for us, and their support has allowed us to do amazing work in the community,” said Bill Woolf, executive director, Just Ask Trafficking Prevention Foundation. “We are thankful for their continued support, and we will use this donation to help safeguard the community of Fauquier County.” The Just Ask Trafficking Prevention Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on ending human trafficking in the U.S. and around the world, through education, prevention, and intervention. To learn more visit www.justaskprevention.org.

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Warrenton’s Corum chooses Wolverines to end football recruiting war By Jeff Malmgren Times Staff Writer

A tentacle of the Michigan and Ohio State football rivalry recently crept into Fauquier County. That’s because Warrenton’s Blake Corum is one of the most coveted high school running backs in the nation and chose Michigan on June 27. “Ohio State fans, they were giving me a bunch of crap on Twitter,” Corum said with a laugh recently. “The rivalry is one of the biggest in college football and I can’t wait.” Corum’s three sisters attend school in Fauquier County, but Corum left the county after eighth grade. He’s now a rising senior at St. Frances Academy (Baltimore) and a Rivals four-star recruit who ranks 11th in the nation among running backs. He amassed scholarship offers from 36 NCAA Division I teams, including three before he even joined a high school football team. “The recruiting process was great,” Corum said. “But I was kind of ready to find a home” after four years. “Michigan, it just kind of felt like home,” he said. “I’m so happy.” After graduating from Warrenton Middle School in 2014, he played two seasons at St. Vincent Pallotti in Laurel, Maryland, then switched to St. Frances in Baltimore, which has a high profile national caliber program. As an eighth grader, Corum played for the Manassas Mutiny in the Northern Virginia American Youth Football Conference, garnering college interest. Corum’s final list included Southern California, Virginia Tech, Kentucky, Ohio State and Michigan. He then pared it to the Buckeyes and Wolverines. He made an official campus visit to Columbus, Ohio, over the June 15 weekend, followed by a trip to Ann Arbor, Michigan, June 22. “It was a very tough decision,” said Corum, a 5-foot-9, 195-pound athlete. “When I was at Ohio State, they had punching bags with ‘Michigan’ on them.” And, true to form, the Buckeyes only referred to Michigan as “That team up north.” “That [rivalry is] all they talk about,” Corum said of the Buckeyes. “Michigan, they don’t really talk much. They just work. “They put their head down and grind,” he said. “That’s what I really like about Michigan. And the coaches really love their players.” So he chose the Wolverines’ side of the rivalry only five days after he visited Michigan’s campus with his parents, Christiana and James.

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Fauquier County resident Haley Van Voorhis is playing football for Christchurch School.

Haley’s football dream lives on Van Voorhis could play more this season By Peter Brewington Times Staff Writer

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Stardom at the youth level led Blake Corum to leave Fauquier County after he graduated from Warrenton Middle School in 2014. Now a rising senior at St. Frances Academy in Baltimore, he’s the 11th ranked running back in the nation and will play at the University of Michigan.

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Parents are James and Christiana. Sister Skye is a rising sophomore at Fauquier High and plays basketball and softball. Sisters Starr and Rainn. Michigan appealed to Corum in many ways during that trip. “The highlight was getting to take everything in with my mom and dad, spending time with them and talking to coaches,” Corum said of interacting with the likes of Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh. “They got to see everything I’ve gotten to see for years” as a recruit. “They fell in love with it. I fell in love with it,” Corum said of Michigan. “I had a really great time.” Jay Harbaugh’s relentless pursuit of Corum didn’t hurt, either. A son of Michigan’s head coach, Jay Harbaugh is the Wolverines’ running backs coach, and he first showed in-

terest in Corum during the 18-yearold’s sophomore season at St. Vincent Pallotti. “He was straight up with me: ‘You’re our guy. We really want you at running back,’” Corum said of Harbaugh. “They’ve just been really recruiting me the hardest … for the longest time. “My relationship with Jim Harbaugh and Jay Harbaugh has just been really strong,” he said. Corum also has a significant relationship with a former Michigan coach. St. Frances Academy co-head coach Biff Poggi spent one season (2016) as an associate head coach and special adviser on the Wolverines’ staff, breaking up his tenure at St. Frances. “But that didn’t have an effect on me going to Michigan,” said Corum, who spent school nights at the Baltimore school, which has a boarding See RECRUITING, page 18

Haley Van Voorhis is still in love with football, and she has two more years of varsity play in front of her. Hailed as Fauquier County’s most dedicated and skilled female football player, Van Voorhis played junior varsity as a wide receiver/defensive back for Kettle Run High as a freshman in 2017. She transferred to Christchurch, a boarding school, for her sophomore year, when she shined in basketball and also played football. Van Voorhis is in line for more varsity time in football this fall for the VISAA Division II program. She attended the U.S. National Team High School Football Training Camp in Canton, Ohio, in June, and is as motivated as ever to make her mark. “She is not a girl on my football team. She is a football player at Christchurch School,” Christchurch coach Ed Homer said in an email. “She lifts See VAN VOORHIS, page 18

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Doyle breaks cheekbone, but he’s OK By Peter Brewington

Brenton Doyle signed a reported $500,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies in June. Doyle is shaking hands with Rockies vice president for scouting Bill Schmidt. In the back are assistant scouting director Sterling Monfort and senior director Marc Gustafson.

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Brenton Doyle dodged a bullet, although he sure wishes that baseball had missed him. The former Kettle Run baseball star suffered a broken left cheekbone in a minor league game on June 28. Playing for the Grand Junction (Colorado) Rockies in the Pioneer League, Doyle was standing in his dugout near the front opening when a foul ball hit by a teammate struck him in the face. It was a “fluke” accident, said Patti Arnold, who covers

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the team for the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel. “I heard it was scary. It sounds like he was lucky it wasn't worse. A little higher and it could have hit him in the eye,” said Arnold. Arnold wasn’t at the game, but she said Doyle’s helmet was on at the time and that the batter hit the ball off the end of the bat. Doyle missed three weeks but returned to action July 18, and continued the hot start to his pro career. He’s batting .309 with three home runs and a .545 slugging percentage in 15 games. The center fielder might wear a face shield the rest of the year.

Post 72 prepares for American Legion state tournament By Jeff Malmgren Times Staff Writer

For the first time since 1987, Warrenton Post 72 earned a berth in the American Legion baseball state tournament. The Post 72 West team qualified by winning the District 16 regular season championship, ending with a 14-2 record. So the team will play in the state tournament in Lynchburg, July 29-Aug. 3.

Coached by Kevin Lee, Post 72’s roster includes players from Kettle Run, Fauquier, Highland, Brentsville and Battlefield. Lee actually played on Warrenton’s last state-qualifying team in 1987 under the direction of his father, Louis Lee. Now Kevin Lee leads a 2019 unit anchored by a strong pitching staff. Brentsville’s Mason Posey, a George Mason University recruit, has a 3-0 record with a 0.78 ERA and 28

strikeouts, while Fauquier’s Cameron Lee has a 2-1 record with a 1.4 ERA and 21 strikeouts. Kettle Run’s Nate Mabe also has a 3-0 record with a 2.95 ERA and 13 strikeouts, while standing at 2-0 each are Kettle Run’s Zach Ewald (16 strikeouts) and Fauquier’s Carson McCusker (1.05 ERA). Offensively, Battlefield’s Carter Cunningham, a Gardner-Webb recruit, has a .472 batting average with

a .578 on-base percentage, 16 runs and 14 RBIs. Kettle Run’s Caden DeCroo has 21 runs, 17 steals, 11 RBIs and a .552 onbase percentage with a .432 average. The University of Maryland-Baltimore County’s Blaze O’Saben, a Fauquier High graduate, has a .455 average with nine steals, eight runs and five RBIs, while Brentsville’s Sam Beard has a .389 average with 10 RBIs.

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That’s music to our ears Woodgrove, Riverside moving up to Class 5, to Falcons’ delight

The addition of Culpeper gives the Northwestern District eight Class 4 teams for the next four-year cycle. School enrollments as of March 31, 2018:

Sherando 1,476 Millbrook 1,422 James Wood 1,296 Fauquier 1,292 Handley 1,274 Liberty 1,237 Kettle Run 1,190 Culpeper* 1,163

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One welcome aspect of the Virginia High School League’s upcoming reclassification and realignment is the move of juggernauts Woodgrove and Riverside from Class 4 to Class 5. The Fauquier softball program probably feels the greatest relief in saying sayonara to Woodgrove. Several returning Fauquier softball players were gleeful when they learned Woodgrove no longer would be a potential stumbling block at the regional or state level becasue of the re-classification. Woodgrove beat FHS in the 2014 and 2016 state championship games and consistently ended the seasons of some of the winningest Falcon teams in history. The Purcellville superpower won Class 4 softball state titles in 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2014, and captured last year’s state football and girls soccer crowns. Falcon head coach Erika Lamper said she still wants to schedule a regular-season game versus the Wolverines to toughen her squad for post-season play. Also moving up is Riverside,

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Woodgrove and Riverside will no longer haunt Fauquier County teams in the postseason. which has been a Class 4 terror, claiming regional titles in field hockey, competition cheerleading, golf, boys basketball, boys and girls swimming, baseball, boys and girls tennis and boys and girls lacrosse. The Rams also were the 4C runners-up in softball. Replacing them are Broad Run and Tuscarora, which are moving down from the Class 5 Potomac District. Broad Run enters as the largest Class 4 school in the state with a solid athletic program. Tuscarora

advanced to the state level in several sports in the past six years. The realignment is good through the 2023 school year. However, if a school’s enrollment changes by 10 percent, then they could be moved before 2023. That could happen in Loudoun. “The Loudoun schools … grow so quickly,” Kettle Run activities director Paul Frye. Frye noted that Independence High in Ashburn is projected to open this fall with just over 1,100 students to rank in the top five schools of the Class 3 division. “But in two years they could be at Class 6 numbers (1,965 students or above) because of how fast they grow,” said Frye. Also coming soon is Lightridge (pronounced Litridge), opening in 2020-21 as Loudoun’s 16th high school. Those two schools could alter enrollments and assignments for oth-

Northwestern District Class 3 members Manassas Park 1,099 Brentsville 1,021 William Monroe 924 Skyline 874 George Mason* 818 Warren County 814 Central (Woodstock)* 770 *Former members of Class 2 Bull Run District

The new Dulles District Broad Run* 1,541 Dominion 1,522 Loudoun County 1,486 Tuscarora* 1,456 Park View 1,429 Heritage 1,384 Loudoun Valley 1,363 *Former members of the Class 5 Potomac District Note: All Dulles schools are Class 4

er schools in a two-year span. The Region 4C field will expand from 14 schools to 15.

No more bye

A subtle but significant change is coming to the Northwestern District postseason tournament format. With Culpeper joining the Northwestern District, Class 4 membership is rising from seven to eight, giving the league a full eight-team quarterfinal bracket. That eliminates the first round bye that has previously gone to the regular season champion.

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He won’t be a Buckeye RECRUITING, from page 15 option, and weekends at home in Warrenton. “At the end of the day, he said, ‘Do what’s best for you.’” Three other St. Frances players committed to the Wolverines: Osman Savage (linebacker), Nikhai Hill-Green (linebacker) and Micah Mazzccua (offensive lineman. Corum said they also had little influence over his decision to choose Michigan. Those players, however, had a huge impact on St. Frances’ 2018 season. They helped the Panthers

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amass a 10-0 record while playing a challenging national schedule, which ended with a 43-14 win on the road over Lee County (Georgia) in the State Champions Bowl Series, televised on ESPNU. Corum ran for a pair of touchdowns in that game, and he finished the season with about 1,600 yards rushing, 500 yards receiving and 31 touchdowns, including four on punt returns. “The season went great,” said Corum, who plans to enroll early at Michigan and arrive on campus in January after his senior football season with St. Frances. “But this year is going to be even better. We’re a powerhouse now.”

Haley thriving at Christchurch VAN VOORHIS, from page 15 hard, she runs hard and she has grit.” She now stands 5-foot-6, 155 pounds, her mother, Heidi, said, which still puts Van Voorhis on the lighter side for a varsity player. But she showed her toughness in a preseason game last year, catching a swing pass for a first down. “She took a very physical shot from their strong safety,” Homer said. “Since it was her first catch for us, the team went crazy. I might have been the loudest. She was stoic. Later, I got it. She was not interested in that. That was just the first step and she had already taken it.” Although she did not play much in 2018, Van Voorhis returned a punt in

the season finale, and again took a hit. “She was drilled by a JMU commit,” Homer said. “I ran onto the field. She was already up and headed to the sideline. That was it. She showed me once and for all she is a football player.” Homer said he challenged Van Voorhis to work harder, and she has. “I see her being a regular offensive contributor in the coming year,” he said. “It is still a new experience for us and we are thrilled to have her.” A star basketball player, Van Voorhis was team MVP at Christchurch last season. “Haley misses her Kettle Run football team and Coach (Charlie) Porterfield … but Christchurch School is the best fit for academics and her learning style,” Heidi Van Voorhis said.

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Jumping at the chance to design Rosales debuts as course architect

DRESSAGE Local show jumper Chi-Chi Rosales designed the Twilight Polo course last Friday, a new endeavor for the Marshall-based trainer/rider from Argentina.

By Betsy Burke Parker Special to the Times

Show jumper Agustin “Chi-Chi” Rosales made his debut as a course designer at Friday night’s Twilight Jumpers, setting challenging but inviting tracks for the opening adult classic and headline $5,000 mini prix in a lighted arena near The Plains. Though the native Argentinian has been working in the industry for 15 years, it was his first go at conceiving and creating a course for his peers, planning a track with 12 jumping efforts, most of which he set at the maximum height of 1.30 meters. Rosales knows how the proper course can help develop rider and horse confidence in preparation for bigger tracks at this interim jumping level. “I want to make a smooth and good experience for young horses,” he explained. Based near Marshall at Caliburn Farm, Rosales trains and rides horses from the young jumper level of 1.10 meters, to the grand prix level of 1.45 meters and up. Rosales has extensive experience developing both inexperienced and experienced horses, making him a natural choice to design for the popular monthly competition, said event manager Liz Billings. “Chi-Chi and his wife Bree are two of the nicest, most helpful people you could meet,” Billings said. “Course design for tonight is just part of it. He’s always there, willing to help out.” A horse’s stride is considered “standard” at 12 feet, Rosales explained as he paced, then measured with a tape, the distance between two jumps. “Where you place each jump makes a big difference in your design,” he said. “Setting off the short side (of the arena) means it rides tighter, so most riders will need to move up to the distance. “Or maybe I’d pull that line in a foot or two, and make it a bending

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line, one with more space to drift in or drift out, and make it an option, a five-stride or a waiting six-stride. This is what I’m thinking when I’m planning a course.” Rosales initially sketched his idea on graph paper using the arena’s dimensions for jump placement. When he arrived at the venue Friday afternoon, Rosales identified which standards, poles, boxes and panels would go in each spot. Some jump components are plain white, but many are brightly painted with sponsor names and designs, adding a layer of challenge by testing bravery and scope. Native of Buenes Aries and youngest of five brothers, Rosales said he didn’t really ride as a child. He moved to the U.S. 15 years ago, invited by his former neighbor in Argentina, international show jumper Pato Muente, for an “adventure to America” for the few months between his high school and college. “I had to start from scratch and learn everything, starting with posting the trot,” Rosales recalled of the steep learning curve. He watched Muente show at the sport’s highest level, and decided he wanted to get the same place. Rosales was showing at the elementary level after just a few months. He extended his visa to remain in Virginia. Wife Bree had grown up riding and competing on the Midwest circuit in Michigan, moving to Virgin-

Plenty of trail rides through August The Blue Ridge Hunt has an open trail ride this Saturday, July 27 from Shannon Hill in Front Royal, with other rides slated Aug. 10 from Stonefield Farm in Boyce and Aug. 17 from Gordonsdale in Berryville. Visit blueridgehunt.org. Casanova Hunt has an Aug. 17 ride from Eastern View and Aug. 24 from Weston. More on Casanova’s events is at casanovahunt.com. Rappahannock Hunt hosts a July 24 ride at 6 p.m. from Pine Rock, with an Aug. 14 ride from Red Hill. More is at rappahannockhunt.com. Old Dominion Hounds are holding an open ride Aug. 3 from the club’s hunter trial field in Orlean. Find details at

ia to work at Acorn Hill in Madison in 2004. She’d met Rosales one day setting schooling fences at a Florida horse show. It was close to love at first sight. They’ve worked together for years, and married in 2009. Daughter Sofia is 18 months. “A husband and wife working together is tricky,” Rosales said. “We know each other so well. We’ve learned when something is going wrong … how to back off.” The couple moved to Germany in 2010 with Muente when he went to compete on the European circuit. Rosales trained with German show jumper Andre Thieme, gaining the edge he needed to eventually move up to the grand prix level. “We started with (courses over) poles on the ground,” Rosales recalled the elementary initial lessons. “That’s where it starts for every horse, every rider. Accurate, exact, disciplined. The basics.” They returned to the U.S. in 2012, moving to Gail Dady’s Caliburn. Rosales recalls a dinner party with Muente when he first moved to the U.S. Olympic champion Joe Fargis was a guest. “He’s an international legend,” said Rosales. “I was very nervous when Joe asked me ‘What’s your dream?’ But I could already see where I wanted to get – I wanted to get to the top, representing Argentina in international competition someday”

ODH’s new facebook page, Old Dominion Hounds 2019 and beyond. Piedmont Foxhounds host trail rides Aug. 3 from Possum Hollow in Delaplane, Aug. 10 from Kinross in Marshall, Aug. 17 from Peace and Plenty in Upperville and Aug. 24 from Milan Silos in Upperville. Call the hunt monitor for more information: 540-5927199. The Clifton Horse Society has a ride Aug. 25 from the Guest State Park near Front Royal. CHS also has a ride Sept. 7 at the Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville, and a judged pleasure ride Sept. 8 also at Bull Run Regional Park. Email dressagegirl1993@yahoo.com to sign up or for details. The Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department has a trail ride Oct. 11-13 in Huntly.

Homestead show is Sunday Homestead Farm in Catlett hosts a dressage show this Sunday, July 28, with another scheduled Sept. 21. Homestead shows are Virginia Dressage Association and Commonwealth Dressage and Combined Training Association recognized. Sign up at homesteadhorsefarm.com. Elsewhere, CDCTA hosts a rated dressage show Aug. 17 at Morningside near The Plains. Find details at cdcta.com. Mitchell Dressage has a combined test Aug. 4 at Kelly’s Ford in Remington. More is at mitchellds.com. The Virginia Dressage Association summer show is Aug. 3 at Morven Park in Leesburg. A prize list is online: vadanova.org.

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Herd and heard at Andora Farm A cattle drive weekend is planned at Andora Farm near Culpeper Aug. 2324. Riders can bring their own horses or lease from the farm. They will move herds of cattle to fresh pastures and practice team penning and cutting. Sign up on Andora Farm’s Facebook page. Preserving Fauquier’s Riding Heritage

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Managing your diabetes

Remington Drug Company offers free classes twice a month

By Anita L. Sherman Community Editor

According to the American Diabetes Association, 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year. In 2015, 84.1 million Americans aged 18 and older had prediabetes. For those age 65 and older, the percentage of Americans – diagnosed and undiagnosed with diabetes– is at 25.2 percent, or 12 million seniors. In a recent report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 100 million U.S. adults are now living with diabetes or prediabetes. A 2017 National Diabetes Statistics Report states that the prevalence of diagnosed diabetes in the United States increased by 382 percent between 1988 and 2014. Diabetes kills more Americans every year than AIDS and breast cancer combined. Diabetes is the body’s inability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin, resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates and elevated levels of glucose in the blood and urine. A diagnosis of diabetes – whether prediabetes, Type 2 (the most common) or Type 1 is daunting for most. If left untreated, diabetes can lead to more serious medical issues like a stroke, heart attack or even death. It’s not to be taken lightly. “There are cherries here … they are so good,” said Margaret Rowe, a pharmacist who works at Remington Drug Company. Rowe conducts a free diabetes education class at the Remington Fire Hall twice a month. Along with Perfect for these hot summer days, this recipe, which was available as a handout at Rowe’s class, combines tasty food friendly ingredients particularly with diabetics in mind.

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the cherries, Rowe offered small cheese snacks and crackers as well as bottles of water. After 33 years at Fauquier Hospital, Rowe decided in March 2017 on a change of career path and went to work at the drug store in Remington. One of the owners, Al Roberts, wanted to expand their clinical services and Rowe, who volunteers at the Free Clinic, was excited about offering a class on diabetes. In addition to the general education classes, Rowe also works with individual patients. “I’ve lived with diabetes,” said Rowe, whose first husband had the disease. “It’s always been an interest of mine … it’s an epidemic now.” Rowe chatted briefly with two students before the class began. They are fourth year pharmacy students doing their ambulatory care rotation at the Fauquier Free Clinic. “I am a preceptor for both Shenandoah University school of pharmacy and VCU School of pharmacy,” said Rowe. On this particular Thursday morning, Rowe welcomed new and returning members to the class. Most took her up on the offer of a mid-morning healthy snack as they settled into her presentation. Before she started, Rowe reminded those present about the three-pronged approach to managing diabetes: medication, exercise and healthy eating.

The ABC’s of Diabetes

With so much to know and understand about this disease, Rowe’s talk

took the class from A to Z, with information ranging from carbohydrate counting and edema to neuropathy, retinopathy and vitamins. Starting the list was hemoglobin A1C. This blood test, usually done every three months or so, measures average blood glucose. Knowing your numbers is a key measurement in monitoring diabetes and the A1C number is an important one. “It’s at 6.4 now,” said Sandra Noel, one of Rowe’s regulars. A round of applause congratulated her. “I’ve been pushing as hard as I could,” continued Noel who at one point had an A1C of 14. For most people with diabetes, the A1C target is below 7 percent. However, lower levels reduce the risk of complications even more. According to the Diabetes Self-Management website, lowering your A1C level by just one percentage point can reduce your risk for all complications by 30 to 35 percent and cut your risk of a heart attack by 18 percent. Each A1C percentage point above 7 percent doubles your risk of complications. Rowe encourages checking your daily blood glucose with a home glucose meter between A1C tests to make sure that your management program is working. What many in the class found extremely informative is how having diabetes can affect other parts of your body. Having regular eye exams is important as well as taking care of your feet, for instance. “Keep them clean and your toenails should be kept short

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Pharmacist Margaret Rowe offers free diabetes education classes in Remington twice a month.

and cut straight across,” said Rowe adding that any blisters, cuts or sores should not be ignored. Another possible complication of diabetes is neuropathy, a disease of the nervous system that can damage blood vessels and lead to a burning or tingling sensation to legs, feet and fingers. Being overweight and settling in on the couch rather than on a rowing machine or taking a walk in the park only exacerbates diabetes; stress, whether physical, emotional or mental, is another challenge to managing this disease. “I highly recommend a yoga class,” said Rowe, “it’s healthy and relaxing.” “I really enjoy these classes,” said Ruth Embrey, another regular, “it’s wonderful that they offer them, people need to know they are here … very worthwhile.” Rowe plans to repeat the ABC’s of Diabetes presentation at her upcoming class held Thursday, July 25, starting at 10:30 a.m. Classes are free and held at the Remington Fire Hall at 200 E. Marshall St., in Remington. All are welcome. Currently classes are offered from 10:30 a.m. to noon, twice a month on Thursdays. “If there is enough interest, I would be glad to offer an evening class,” said Rowe, who can be reached at Remington Drug Company at 540-439-3247 or by email at Margaret.rowe@remingtondrug. com. Visit their website at www.remingtondrug.com.

Upcoming Diabetes Education Classes

Classes are held the second and fourth Thursday starting at 10:30 a.m. at Remington Fire Hall, 200 E. Marshall St., Remington July: The ABC’s of Diabetes – July 25 August: Stock Your Pantry Like a Pro – Aug. 8, Aug. 22 September: Diabetes Emergency Checklist – Sept. 12, Sept. 26 October: I’ve Been Diagnosed. Now What? – Oct. 10, Oct. 24 November: What is Slowing You Down? – Nov. 14 December: Which Diet Takes the Gold? – Dec. 12

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S-T-R-E-S-S: a 6-letter word that can take 5 minutes a day to fix Stress, fatigue and a case of the blues are frequent complaints in doctor’s offices these days. Do you suffer from one of these? A staggering 75 to 90 percent of doctor visits report these ailments. Whether it is rooted in relationships, finances or job situations, the spinning-out-of control scenario can cause your body to become restless at night, hyperventilate during the day and steal your motivation to do anything. We may know what we “should” be doing, but are not always feeling the drive to do it. Does this hit home for you at all? In my fitness and personal training experience, I have heard the word “stress” a lot when asking how someone is feeling. It does not matter what age my clients are, that word becomes the obstacle for staying on the health and wellness course. Let me just say that stress is part of the human process, but it the how we handle it that can set its course. This is where the ancient, yet scientific act of deep breathing can help you get to the heart of the matter. Stress is often a reaction to a fearbased thought that, in a clinical sense, can be the cause of physical or mental tension. The top three stressors in a human being’s life are death, divorce and moving. Huge changes can trigger fear of the unknown and within a matter of minutes that fear can cause us to take shallow breaths, depriving the body

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MONICA FERNANDI of much-needed inner strength to get through what we are facing. Ultimately, your health is at stake if you continue to focus on what is stressing you out in the first place. Blood pressure can rise, and the mind can spiral out of control if we give that power over to it. What we think about expands. Shift your thoughts to more positivity and you shall live and breathe more easily. With the help of mindfulness and meditation you can start turning that stress around. Be patient and do your best starting out; repetition will truly pay off. Our thoughts do need a babysitter and the act of sitting with them, much like you would a child in time out, can help build the calm muscles. If you already have a meditation practice perhaps you know how much this can help de-stress your life. Never done it before? Try these steps and practice as much as you can. Like any new action or habit, be patient and repeat daily. The more you do it, the more your body will want more of it.

You will find more ease in traffic, more harmony with people that may trigger anger in you, and even more ability to sleep without disturbance. These are just some of the rewards in our everyday life, but the overall grand prize is less stress and a happier you. Are you ready? • Sit comfortably and allow feet to touch the floor if seated in a chair. • Notice your inhale, notice your exhale, notice the space between. • Starting with the top of your head, be aware of your alignment and notice any discomfort. Adjust your posture if you are not comfortable. • Continue your awareness down the entire body and feel what may need permission to relax. • Close your eyes and picture a big white fluffy cloud. • Put your current worries into that cloud in your mind’s eye. Start with just one word that represents those

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Yoga is a proven stress reducer.

concerns. Get it on that imaginary cloud and send it out with a big exhale. • Now choose a positive word and see it in your mind’s eye. Say the word to yourself as you breathe in and as you breathe out. • Continue to breathe deeply in and out for 10 breaths. Eventually 10 becomes 20 and so on and so on. • Allow thoughts to come in to your mind and just notice them, then exhale them away. Great job! I can say it until I am blue in the face, pardon the proverbial pun, but the breath is such an amazing tool to begin the de-stress journey. Together along with exercise, yoga, and meditation, this breath awareness and mindfulness are important components to your overall physical well-being. With just a few minutes each morning and a few more at the end of your day you can be sure to find a more peaceful you no matter what you are dealing with right now. You may even begin to become more aware of all the beauty in your life, including yourself! Monica Fernandi is a yoga/fitness instructor and personal trainer. Visit her website at www.monicafernandi. com to read past blogs and testimonials and even jump into her exercise video library. You can also find her on social media at Monica Fernandi/ GrowStrengthWithin for positive and uplifting wisdom.

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Canine caregiver celebrated

Departing long-term volunteers Kathy McCoubrey and her therapy dog, Wesley, were honored July 10 with a certificate of appreciation for their combined years of service. It was their last day on the volunteer circuit at Fauquier Health. Loved by all, Wesley is an 8-year-old Dalmatian. After 19 years of dedicating her time and talents to Fauquier Health, McCoubrey is moving to begin a new journey where she and Wesley can be closer to family. “We honored Kathy with a certificate of appreciation for her dedication. We also honored Kathy and Wesley both with a few parting gifts to show our token of appreciation,” said marketing coordinator Sarah Cubbage adding, “we are so thankful for all the care and support they provided to our patients and wish them all the best in their future endeavors.”

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What’s not to love? Cars, food and fun

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For the first time last year, vintage cars and trucks lined Main Street at the annual Grace Episcopal Church Car and Truck Show.

Fourth annual ‘Rise Against Hunger’ Grace Episcopal Church Car and Truck Show set for Aug. 10 Staff Reports

“We’re expecting 100 or more display vehicles,” said show director “We had about 500 spectators Smith, who resides in Haymarket. last year,” said Paul Smith, a mem“A lot depends on the weathber of Grace Episcopal in The Plains er,” added Smith, who said last and one of the coordinators of the year it rained a lot the night bechurch’s car and truck show. fore the show and 59 cars and Classic cars and trucks, good trucks showed up. “Two years ago, food, plenty of activities for chil- it was sunny and dry, and we had dren, homemade baked goods and 107 cars and trucks. Ironically, last a worthy cause are just a few of year we netted $7,000 despite the the highlights of the fourth annual turnout,” said Smith. Grace Episcopal “Rise Against HunProceeds from the show benefit ger” car and truck show set for Sat- the Rise Against Hunger food packurday, Aug. 10, at Grace Episcopal ing event held in November at Grace. Church in The Plains, 6507 Main St.  The goal this year is to pack 20,000 The show each August has turned meals, which are shipped from the into the iconic church’s second biggest United States to fight world hunger. fundraiser, next to the Piedmont ReSmith believes spectators and gional Art Show and Sale each May.  participants are drawn to the field-

stone-laden Grace Episcopal Church with its shaded trees and picturesque setting. For the first time last year, cars and trucks were displayed on Main Street (Route 55). “We appreciate the assistance we receive from VDOT, the county sheriff’s department and the town,” said Smith.  There are plenty of family activities at the show, to go along with hot dogs and barbecue for purchase. A moon bounce, face painting, basketball games will be featured for kids. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. Also, there will be a bake sale, 50/50 raffle and silent auction featuring items like Washington Nationals tickets, Virginia Tech football tickets and Richmond Raceway NASCAR tickets.

To enter a vintage display vehicle, day-of-show registration is $20. Cars can start arriving at 8 a.m., Aug. 10. The rain date is Aug. 17. A registration form can be requested ahead of time by contacting Smith or the church. Participants can complete and bring the form (with $20 fee) the day of the show. There will be door prizes for the participants: top 20 awards, kids’ favorite award, as well as best in  show  and rector’s favorite trophies. The Best in Show winner also will receive $100.  For more information, contact Smith at paul@paulandsuesmith.net or 540-270-0411 or Grace Church at www.gracetheplains.org, 540253-5177 or gracechurch@gracetheplains.org.

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Virginia celebrates its farmers markets National Farmers Market Week is Aug. 4 to 10 Staff Reports

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Virginia farmers markets are feeling the love thanks to a new campaign to help spread the word about National Farmers Market Week next month. The state’s well-known motto, “Virginia is for Lovers,” will be amended temporarily to “Virginia is for Farmers Market Lovers,” during this year’s National Farmers Market Week, Aug. 4 to 10. Being able to buy produce that’s picked less than 24 hours before it’s sold should be reason enough to shop at one of Virginia’s 276 farmers markets. But the markets also help local growers stay in business; most farmers receive only 15.6 cents for each food dollar spent at a typical grocery store. At farmers markets, growers receive the whole dollar. “Increasing access to fresh, healthy food and experiencing the unique opportunity to engage with the hard-working people who make that food

Warrenton’s farmers markets are open each Saturday morning and Wednesday afternoon. available is the essence of why we observe Farmers Market Week in Virginia,” said Molly Harris, a project manager for the Virginia Foundation for Agriculture, Innovation and Rural Sustainability. Farmers markets also are a way for new producers to get into the business. They can start small, sell at a local market and scale up as demand for their product grows. Some farmers markets, like the one in downtown Roanoke, are historical landmarks that have become irreplaceable parts of the community. History buffs also can take in the Alexandria Farmers Market. George Washington once sold his produce there, according to Elaine Lidholm, communications director for the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Warrenton has two markets – one that is open

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Saturday mornings at the corner of Fifth and Lee streets and the other on Wednesday afternoons at the WARF. As the farm-to-table movement has grown, so has the number of farmers markets in Virginia. A recent proclamation from Gov. Ralph Northam said that the number of farmers markets has grown 212 percent since 2006. To find a farmers market in Virginia near you, visit vafb.com/ News-Features/Farmers-Markets. “The first week in August is perfect for celebrating the bounty of the summer season and supporting independently owned family businesses,” Harris noted. “It is in this celebration that we are turning occasional farmers market drop-ins into reliable market regulars and making a significant economic impact on our rural communities.”

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‘Explore America …’ Most of the articles I write are all about my international destinations, but deep down, I have always been an all-American girl. The United States has so many amazing places to explore and experience, along with some of the most breathtaking scenery. Put me in an RV and I would travel all the nook and crannies of America. I have visited all 50 states except Utah, and I will get there at some point. Recently, I took a road trip to northern Georgia, and let me tell you, they have some of the most incredible little mountain towns – those little towns tucked away that you never hear about. They are wonderful to explore. I took a day and walked the streets of Blue Ridge, Georgia. During the fall, there can be up to 80 busloads of people coming in to get on the scenic train ride, explore the shops, boutiques, art galleries, eat some ice cream or maybe stop and sip some peach iced tea. The Saturday after Thanksgiving is the busiest weekend of the year, when they have what they call, “Light Up Blue Ridge.” Like a Hallmark movie, the entire town comes to life with thousands of twinkling lights as they prepare for Christmas time. Nearby is Mercier Orchards, where you will find award-win-

ALESIA HOUSE ning fried pies, apple cider, country breakfast, and “you pick fresh” mountain-grown fruits. You can easily spend a day in Blue Ridge, but just down the road is Helen, Georgia, the state’s third most visited city. Surrounded by wineries, artisan tours, festivals and more, it is a Bavarian village that gives you a glimpse of Germany, right there in Georgia. If sampling regional wine is what you enjoy, then a trip to Dahlonega, Georgia, would be in order. Not only will you be met with several wineries, but you’ll fall in love with the breathtaking mountain views. A drive through the Chattahoochee National Forest is a nature lover’s delight. Waterfalls, hiking trails, tubing and white-water rafting are plentiful. If you can set aside just a few hours, you can explore the little downtown of Blairsville. It’s worth stopping at Cabin Coffee Co. for

Auditions set for ‘Lost in Yonkers’ Staff Reports The Fauquier Community Theatre’s fall production is underway. Auditions for “Lost in Yonkers” begin Aug. 2. “Lost in Yonkers” is one of Neil Simon’s classic comedy/dramas. Directed by Don Bachmann, also (the director of recent productions “Greater Tuna” and “Steel Magnolias”), the show takes place in the 1940s and follows the story of two boys who are sent to live with their no-nonsense grandmother and absent-minded aunt. The show is produced by Dawn Fansler and stage managed by Susan Larsen. Auditions will be held on Friday, Aug. 2, from 7 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 3, from 1 to 4 p.m., with callbacks on Sunday, Aug. 4 at

1 p.m. Auditions will take place at the Hope Theater (Hope Christian Fellowship, 4173 Bludau Drive, Warrenton). Visit FCT’s website at www.fctstage.org/ main-stage-auditions for details about audition requirements, the list of character descriptions and the link to the online audition submission form. Performances will be held at the Theatre at Vint Hill, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton on Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19, at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays, Oct. 6, 13 and 20, at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at www.fctstage.org.

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Tubing on the Chattahoochee River in Helen, Georgia is just one of the many attractions of the area. your morning coffee, biscuits and gravy, or a breakfast sandwich on a toasted croissant. If a bigger breakfast is in order, then you will not want to miss “Hole in the Wall” diner. It’s been a local staple since 1931, and, as they say, “Food so good, you’ll swear your grandma made it!” Georgia is known for peaches and pecans, but they also know how to do barbeque. If smothered chicken fried steak and fried okra is what you have a hankering for, then “Brothers” in Young Harris, Georgia, is the place to go. Lodging is available in any of

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Live Music & Entertainment

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Mountain Highway – July 27 July 25 Thursday Music on the Patio at Claire’s: 6 to 9 p.m., 65 S. Third St., Warrenton. Robbie Limon. Music canceled in the event of rain or extreme heat. Reservations recommended. Contact Maranatha at 540-351-1616.

July 26 Serene Green Live at Gloria’s: 8 p.m., 92 Main St., Warrenton. Pennsylvania natives play bluegrass. Tickets $15. Children under 12 free with adult. Seating limited. Advance tickets recommended. Visit www. centerofwarrenton.org. Contact: 540347-7484.   Silver Tones Swing Band: 6 to 8 p.m., 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg. Fifth anniversary of Open Late Summer Concert Series at National Sporting Library and Museum. Free. Concessions available. Visit www.nationalsporting.org.

Live Music at Northside29: Josh Lowe: 6 p.m. 5037 Lee Highway, Warrenton. Visit www. northside29. com. Contact: 540-347-3704.

July 27

Built 4 Comfort Live at Gloria’s: 8 p.m., 92 Main St., Warrenton. Soulful and sassy cover songs. Tickets $20. Children under 12 free with adult. Seating limited. Advance tickets recommended. Visit www. centerofwarrenton.org. Contact: 540347-7484.    Mountain Highway: 6 p.m., 300 E. Main St., Remington. Flatbeds and Tailfins presents bluegrass show. Doors open at 6 p.m. General admission seating is $15 in advance. Kids under 5 free. No refunds, rainchecks available. Visit flatbedsandtailfins.com. Contact: 540-422-2507. The Thistle Brothers at Wort Hog Brewing Company: 5 to 8 p.m., 41 Beckham St., Warrenton. Visit www. whbrew.com. Contact: 540-300-2739. Summer Concerts at Anne Marie Sheridan Amphitheatre: 7 p.m., 17044 Adventure Bound Trail, Rixeyville. Austin Boggs and Karen

Jonas. $12 advance/$15 at the door. Visit www.verdunadventurebound. org. Contact: 540-937-4920. The Duskwhales Live on the Built 4 Comfort – July 27 Summer Stage: 6:30 to dinner. Contact: 540-364-2774.    9:30 p.m., Old Bust Head Brewery, Live entertainment at Inn at Kelly’s 7134 Farm Station Road, Vint Ford: 7 to 10 p.m., 16589 Edwards Hill. Menu by Good Grubbin’ Food Shop Road, Remington. Contact: 540Truck. Contact: 540-347-4777.   399-1779.   Hootie & The Blowfish: 7:30 p.m., July 28 Jiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow. Tickets from $48. Visit Live Irish Music: 5 to 8 p.m., 380 www.ticketmaster.com. Contact: 800- Broadview Ave., Warrenton. Come 854-2196. enjoy live Irish music and enjoy roast beef special. Families welcome. Twilight Polo –Beach Night: Visit www.mcmahonsirishpub. 6 p.m., 5089 Old Tavern Road, com Contact: 540-347-7203.    The Plains. Three fast-paced polo matches, halftime games for July 30 children, food and wine. Gates Nelly with TLC and Flo Rida: 7 p.m., open at 5:30 p.m. Car passes Jiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door are $30 at the gate or $25 online Drive, Bristow. Tickets from $23. Visit (each car pass covers entry for www.ticketmaster.com. Contact: 800all the occupants of the vehicle). 854-2196. Tickets can be purchased at www. greatmeadow.org/twilight-poloJuly 31 tickets. Contact: 540-253-5000. Korn and Alice In Chains: 6:30 p.m., Jiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Crossthreaded: 7 p.m., Live music Drive, Bristow. Tickets from $23. Visit at Orlean Market, 6855 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall. Local Hume band plays www.ticketmaster.com. Contact: 800bluegrass, country and oldies. RSVP for 854-2196.

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July 25

Books on the Bus: 9 to 11:45 a.m. 130 Haiti St., Warrenton. Come to Eva Walker Park and check out a book. Contact: 540-422-7154. Warrenton Women’s Prayer Alliance: 11:30 a.m., 276 Cleveland St., Warrenton. Free lunch, prayers and devotionals. All welcome. Contact: 540-316-7242. Gallery Talk: 2 p.m., 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg. National Sporting and Library Museum presents free gallery talks every Wednesday. Reservations not required. Visit www. nationalsporting.org or phone 540687-6542.    The Fauquier County Youth Orchestra and Jazz Band meets weekly on Wednesdays from 5 to 8 p.m. at Gloria's, 92 Main St., in Old Town Warrenton. Offering beginner, intermediate and advanced strings and a jazz band. $10 a week. Email info@fauquieryouthorchestra. org or call 540-717-9349.    Job Fair: 5 to 7 p.m., 705 Waterloo Road, Warrenton. Bring resume and smile to Fauquier High School. Fauquier County Government and Fauquier Cunty Public Schools quarterly job fair. Contact: 540-422-8300.

Diabetes Education: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 200 E. Marshall St., Remington. The Sweet Spot: Diabetes education for everyday living hosted by Remington Drug. Meets at Remington Fire Hall twice monthly. Class is free. Visit www.remingtondrug.com or call 540-439-3247. Ladies Social Happy Hour Mixer: 5 to 8 p.m. 20 Main St., Warrenton. Great opportunity to network and connect with women in the area. Held at Denim and Pearls. Appetizers provided, guest speaker and a few vendors. Contact: 540-349-9339. Coffee & Conversation at SCSM: On Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon, Spiritual Care Support Ministries opens up to the community to provide fellowship, encouragement, and hope. Light refreshments provided. Visit www.scsm.tv or call 540-3495814 for more information.

July 26 “Willy Wonka”: 7 p.m., 4173 Bludau Drive, Warrenton. Hope Christian Fellowship’s summer Drama Camp presents Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka.” Students ages 15 through 21 perform. This year's production includes a steampunk twist. Free. Donations

benefit CareNet Pregnancy Resource Centers. Repeats Saturday, July 27, at 2 and 7 p.m. Contact: 540-349-8380. Summer Art Workshop: 10 to 11:30 a.m. 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg. Free art activities for kids age 5 and up. Each Friday in July a different activity is offered at National Sporting Library and Museum. Visit www.nationalsporting.org or call 540-687-6542.

July 27 Old Ox Brewery Grand Opening: 12 p.m., 14 S. Madison St., Middleburg. Ceremonial tapping of the first keg. Two new beers released. Contact: 571-271-9833. Fun Day at Eva Walker: Noon to 4 p.m., 123 Alexandria Pike, Warrenton. Games, moon bounces, field day relays, loads of back packs and school supplies will be given away. All invited to fun community event at Eva Walker. “Hate Has No Home Here” signs distributed. Contact: communityfamilyfunday@gmail.com. Warrenton Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to noon. Corner of Fifth and Lee street, Warrenton. Open through Nov. 23. Fruits, vegetables, pies, herbs, flowers and more. Contact: 540-347-2405. Yoga with cats: 1:15 to 2:15 p.m., 7154 Farm Station Road, Vint Hill. Debut

donation-based cat adoption yoga event at Vint Hill. Shino Brown presents animal-inspired poses. Hosted by Fauquier SPCA. Dog/cat food welcome. Contact: 540-340-3737. Married to Mosby: 6 p.m., 10 Ashby St., Warrenton. Fauquier Historical Society hosts Eric Buckland who shares little-known facts about the women associated with Mosby’s Rangers. $5/ person. Contact: 540-347-5525.

July 28 Archwood Green Barns Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 4555 Old Tavern Road, The Plains. Fruits, vegetables, baked goods, orchids, bamboo, quilted specialties and more. Visit www.archwoodgreenbarns.com or call 540-253-5289.

July 30 The Fauquier Pokémon League meets every Tuesday, 4:30 to 6 p.m., at Virginia Hobbies Etc., 46 Main St., Warrenton. Pokémon card game 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Pokémon video games, 5:30 to 6 p.m. Players new to the game and experienced players welcome. Contact Mary Ivie at 703-887-7586 or Cassandra Mitchell 410-215-7711 or email pokemon.fauquier@gmail.com. See full listings online at www.Fauquier.com

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Wednesday, July 24 Evensong for the Feast Day of Saint James: 7 p.m., 73 Culpeper St. Warrenton. St. James Episcopal Church will honor their patron saint on choral evensong the eve of the Feast Day of Saint James’ the Greater. This particular liturgy has been an element of the Anglican daily office since the early 17th century, and is held almost daily in most British cathedrals and university chapels. The liturgy at Saint James’ Warrenton will tell the story of our patron saint through scripture and music. The two evening canticles, the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, are hymn paraphrases that will be sung by congregation and choir. The choral anthem is a simple yet beautiful setting of Karl Spitta’s (1801-1859) poem We are the Lord’s set to the much-loved Londonderry Air. The liturgy will begin with an organ transcription by Jesse Ratcliffe of Elgar’s Nimrod from the Enigma Variations. All are welcome to attend. Visit www.saintjameswarrenton.org. Contact: 540-347-4342

Thursday, July 25 Men’s Conference: Decker Tapscott and Faith Christian Church invite the community to their annual Men's Conference, from July 25 to

27, at 7:30 p.m. each day, ending with a noon luncheon on Saturday. Registration will be $20 for the luncheon. Speakers include: Bishop Michael Brokenborough of Household of Faith Worship & Deliverance Center, in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, Decker Tapscott, host pastor, elder Darrell Bailey and minister Leroy Martin. Doors will open at 7 p.m. each day. Faith Christian Church is at 6472 Duhollow Road, Warrenton. For more information, call the church office at 540-349-0178 or visit www. gotfaithnow.com.

Saturday, July 27 Community church picnic: Everyone is welcome to attend the community picnic held at Antioch Baptist Church, 16513 Waterfall Road, in Haymarket from 4 to 7 p.m. Enjoy food, music and fun. For more information, contact 703-754-4952.

Sunday, July 28 Homecoming: Sumerduck Baptist Church, 5354 Sumerduck Road, will celebrate its homecoming on Sunday, July 28. Worship service is at 11 a.m. conducted by Brother Monroe Baldwin. Lunch to follow with singing in the afternoon by Sumerduck Run. Brother Monroe Baldwin will conduct revival services from July 29 to 31 at 7 p.m. each evening. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Amy at 540-522-7261 or email carterruth@comcast.net.

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Monday, July 29 Vacation Bible School: Amissville United Methodist Church will hold Vacation Bible School Monday, July 29, through Thursday, Aug. 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. The church is at 14760 Lee Highway, Amissville.

Friday, Aug. 2 Emmanuel’s Treasures: Shop the trove of exceptional items to be found in Middleburg on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2 to 4 at Emmanuel’s Treasures, at Emmanuel Church’s Parish House, 105 E. Washington St. This sale is held in conjunction with the Middleburg Sidewalk Sale, and features a selection of new and gently used household goods, antiques, art, decorative items, furniture, kitchenware, jewelry, sporting equipment, estate items and more. The sale is open Friday and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 4 End of Summer Funday Bash: Morrisville UMC is hosting an "End of Summer" benefit event to support meal programs for elementary students in southern Fauquier County. Stop by the church, at 4432 Morrisville Road, in Bealeton, between 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Moo Thru mobile van will be on-site selling ice cream, and donating 20 percent of the proceeds to support the feeding program. The church will provide vouchers for children under 12 to receive a free small cone. The church will provide hot dogs and

drinks and guests are welcome to bring a dish to share. There will also be a cotton candy machine, and popcorn machine, dunk tank, games and activities.

Sunday, Aug. 18 Homecoming: Mount Nebo Baptist Church, at 4679 Free State Road, Marshall, will host its annual Homecoming on Sunday, August 18, at 3 p.m. The guest preacher for the afternoon will be the Rev. Anthony G. Maclin, pastor of The Sanctuary Kingdom Square, Washington D.C.

Ongoing…  Food pantry: The Beulah Baptist Church Food Pantry, at Beulah Baptist Church, 3124 Beulah Road, Markham, is open Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact the church at 540-364-2626 or Cecelia Williams at 540-364-2428. Single Moms Support Group meets every second and fourth Tuesday, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., 341 Church St., Warrenton. If you are divorced, in the midst of a divorce or separation, navigating the difficult road of single parenting for the first time or have lived it for years and need support, visit the Single Moms Support Group. Meets at the Warrenton United Methodist Church for understanding, support and connections. Free childcare is provided. All welcome. Contact: 540-347-1367.         Church anniversary: Trough Hill Baptist Church in Hume will celebrate its 136th anniversary on Sept. 15. For more information, contact Linda at troughhillbaptist@yahoo.com.

Common Threads to distribute signs at Community Family Fun Day July 27 Staff Reports

• 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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Coming together as one in Warrenton, Common Threads, a joint ministry of First Baptist Church and St. James’ Episcopal Church recently announced that Hate Has No Home Here signs will be available to the public at the upcoming Community Family Fun Day in Eva Walker Park this Saturday, July 27, from noon until 4 p.m. This is the eleventh year for Family Fun Day, a free all-day event with activities and food for both kids and adults from the Warrenton/Fauquier area. The Hate Has No Home Here sign project was founded in the fall of 2016 at Peterson Elementary School in North Park, a Chicago neighborhood characterized by its diversity of age, race, nationality, and ethnicity. The sign’s message was originally imagined by a third grader and kindergartner at the school, and the North Park community came together to design, print and distribute the signs. This project seeks to declare neighborhood residences, businesses, and places of community free from hate speech and behavior, providing places for conversations, work, learning, and living. Beyond

the sign, the intent is to create dialogue within a community that will promote a friendlier, safer place with a spirit of inclusion. “A home empty of hate has more room for love,” said George Burgwyn, a parishioner at St. James and on the committee for Common Threads. Working with Piedmont Press and Graphics, Common Threads has provided for the printing and distribution of the Hate Has No Home Here signs in the Warrenton/Fauquier community. For more information about the Hate Has No Home Here project, visit the project’s website at www.hatehasnohomehere.org/about.

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deck offers more chill time and entertaining space. The home offers a paved driveway with ample parking and a two-car oversized garage. Very well maintained and cared for, this home offers solid wood interior doors, upgraded exterior siding, a wood stove connected to duct work and a finished basement area that could be a separate suite or additional living area.

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Enjoy a community lunch in The Plains Saturday I sure hope everyone’s air conditioning held out over these last few hot, hot days! Please remember when it’s as hot as it has been, check on your elderly neighbors/friends and don’t leave your pets outside. The monthly free community lunch at Grace Episcopal Church in The Plains is set for Saturday, July 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A home-cooked, summertime meal is planned, and the public is invited. For more details or to volunteer, contact Susan Smith at 540-270-0411 or sue@paulandsuesmith.net. Bring your appetite to the All-YouCan-Eat Breakfast at the Marshall

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Haymarket, $265,000. Jessica Doll Leverone to Everett Kilb 36y to Ionna Jonas M. Stoltzfus to Jessica Luis M. Ochoa Funes, 6533 Vallespir, .5 acres, at 7128 L. Estrada, 2.62 acres at 8005 Pinewood Lane near Warrenton, East Bethel Drive, Warrenton, Barron Farm Road, Catlett, $299,000. $349,000. $455,000. Samuel Franklin Kannard Jr., Deborah Fawn Neal to Austin Matthew Fleming to Michael to Timothy J. Delinski, 3.25 Dewayne Brown, 1 acre at 6474 Michael Newcomer, 0.5 acres at acres (O’Bannon Road near The Ben Way, Warrenton, and ease- 271 Falmouth Street, WarrenPlains, $210,000. ton, $339,000. ment to Rt. 674, $392,500. Brad Booth to Craig E. ArmogiCody DeGroot to Kelly Shiflett, da, 5481 Camellia Court near Jean Mason Shirley to Robert 211 Aviary Street, Warrenton, Faylor, 13 acres on Elk Run Warrenton, $405,000. Road and 50ft. strip to Rt. 806, $259,999. Daniel Colon to Brad Booth, N&P Renovations LLC to $95,000. 7098 Auburn Mill Road near Catherine Baer Coleman, 167 Warrenton, $515,000. Piedmont Street, Warrenton, Lee District Ian L. McCarroll to Eoin Denis $409,900. Conrick, 6732 Kelly Road near William Anderson to Gustave J. Warrenton, $350,000. Thomas W. O’Bryne to Ryan Anderson, 6519 Acorn Court, Hall, 11720 Fort Union Drive, Trigon Homes LLC to Anthony Warrenton, $440,000. Remington, $299,000. J. Black, 11.02 acres at 6177 Jeanne M. Alicea to Jordan W. Timothy Turner to Terry Brent Lerner Lane, Broad Run, Watson, 191 Amber Circle, Ritter, 10 acres at 8384 Botha $739,692. Warrenton, $368,000. Road near Warrenton, $615,00 Clinton J. Howard to Angela Christopher M. Gray to Tabetha Erik Granered to Laura C. Hall, 7405 Auburn Mill Road, A.Combs, 0.4591 acres at 6737 Snyder, 360 Equestrian Road, Warrenton, $396,500. Warrenton, $474,900. Willowbrook Drive, Bealeton, NVR Inc to Gary Michael Brian Jeffries to David A. $315,000. Howell, 226 West Ridge Court, Blinstrub, 4827 Point Road near Young Life Trust to Brook Warrenton, $546,340. Warreenon, $356,000. Flippo, Perrows Addition to David G. Carlton Tr to Brandon Thomas M. Taylor to Brian Remington, 12035 Center Roger Snyder, 7153 CavJeffries, 676 Fox Chase Street, Street, $230,000. alry Drive near Warrenton, $450,000. Jordan Watson to Shamal $485,000. Abraham Agee to Jason B. Shaniel Brown, 5535 Hale Street, Mintbrook Subdivision, Walker, 7266 Periwinkle Court, Marshall District Warrenton, $442,000. $300,000. William Greener IV to Angela Opal Land LLC to Daniel Ahmad S. Baltagi to Nancy C. Venture LLC, 21.31 acres south K. Austin, .22 acres at 148 Walker, 12.95 acres at 8511 Green Street, Warrenton, of Opal on Rt. 17 and Rt. 844, Leeds Manor Road near War$336,000. $440,000. renton, $1,075,000. Donald L. Jenkins Jr. to Michael Helen C. Rademacher to Regan Scott District Lawrence Frame, 1.78 acres G. Plath, 2.6 acres at 7411 at 5170 Sumerduck Road, Huntsman Drive near WarrenJoseph P. Jendrasiak to Jeffer$159,000. ton, $675,000. son Holdings LLC, 1.1 acres Dawn L. Wieczorek to Stephen L Keiley Tr to Lee at 5502 Dumfries Road near Christopher Michael Clayton, Rowland, 20.66 acres at 6011 Warrenton, $109,556.14 6594 Tiffany Drive, Bealeton, Keyser Road, Hume, $590,000. Ernest A. White to Michael $429,000. Georg J. Seyrlehner to ChrisB. Long, 2508 Lookout Road, Kristy Faulk to Yolanda M topher E. Hall, 5 acres at 5859 Lemus-Castro, Cedar Lee Con- Haymarket, $173,000. Michael B. Long to Matthew J. Vine Lane in Linden, $110,000. dominium, 11256 Torrie Way, Jane L. Maidens Tr to Thomas Sargalis, 2508 Lookout Road, Bealeton, $145,000. William Dickinson, 2.3 acres at Haymarket, $228,000. Glenn M. Cooper to Steven Matthew J. Sargalis to Johna9276 Old Waterloo Road near Leone, 19.94 acres on Bolton thon Sly, 2508 Lookout Road, Lane in Bealeton, $205,000. Warrenton, $450,000. Cedar Run District

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fered for senior citizens, military and first responders) July 28. Birthdays, birthdays, birthdays: Sandra Dee Brown on July 22; Doug Meadows and G.T. Ward, who is celebrating his 92nd birthday, on July 24; Paige Dean on July 26; Logan Taylor and Katie Sinclair on July 27; Lacuta Gasser and Lorraine Lawrence on July 28; Joyce Williams on July 29; Dee Gross on July 30; and Marcus Bulmer and Brenda Glascock Presgraves on July 31. Happy anniversary to: Doug and Darlene Legg on July 17; Ben and Emily Donohue and Steve and Ann Garmon on July 27; and Terry and Susan Olinger on July 31. The days are fast approaching for the fourth annual “Rise Against

On Friday, July 26, Zumba will be part of the summer fitness lineup presented by the Town of Warrenton Parks and Recreation Department. The free class, from 9 to 10 a.m., will be at Rady Park (at the intersection of Evans and Fauquier roads). A WARF instructor will lead the class; the community is invited to participate. An enchanting free performance will take place on Saturday, July 27 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the John Barton Payne Community Hall (2 Courthouse Square) for pre-K to fifth-grade audiences. Bright Star Touring Theatre is presenting “Beauty and the Beast,” a classic fairy tale brought to life. “Community Family Fun Day: Coming Together as One” is taking place on Saturday, July 27, from noon to 4 p.m. at Eva Walker Park. This free, all-day event will have activities and food to enjoy. This program was conceived and is implemented by First Baptist Church. Signs, “Hate Has No Home Here,” will be distributed free as part of a joint ministry of First Baptist Church and Saint James’ Episcopal Church of Warrenton. This non-political message was the creation of young children in Chicago to promote friendlier and safer places of inclusion. Also, there will be a community picnic and movie night at the WARF (800 Waterloo Road) on Saturday, July 27, beginning at 6 p.m. You can pack and bring your own picnic or purchase items from food trucks on site. No al-

Hunger” car and truck show, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church in The Plains on Saturday, Aug. 10. The rain date is Aug. 17. Anyone with a display car or truck or motorcycle can enter the day of the show for $20. Display vehicles can start arriving at 8 a.m. A moon bounce will be featured, along with a basketball toss for the kids. Barbecue and hot dogs are available, along with a bake sale, 50/50 raffle, silent auction, live DJ, door prizes, ice cream and awards, including $100 for Best in Show. For more details, contact Paul Smith at paul@paulandsuesmith.net or 540-270-0411. Continue to stay cool and I’ll talk to you next week!

ALICE FELTS WARRENTON 540-349-0037 warrenton.news@gmail.com cohol is allowed. The family movie featured will be “Pirates of the Caribbean.” In case of rain, the event will take place on Sunday, July 28. On Monday, July 29, STEAM for Tweens will have a creative program, “4H Makey Makey with Blackout Poetry,” from noon to 3 p.m. at the Warrenton central library. Youth, ages 9 to 12, will learn to use coding and technology skills to program a Makey Makey to “read” blackout poetry. The last picture show for the summer at the Warrenton central library (11 Winchester St.) will be Tuesday, July 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. for teens in the sixth grade and up. Snacks and popcorn will be on hand for the movie-watchers. Registration is required. Call 540-422-8500, ext. 3. There is no partner needed on Tuesday nights when you join Swing Dance at Gloria’s (92 Main St.). Lessons for beginners are from 7 to 8 p.m. and lessons for intermediate dancers are from 8 to 9 p.m. Free Open Dancing is from 9 to 10 p.m. Visit www.gottaswing.con/warrenton-va for more information.

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FCT presents Fame, The Musical, Jr. this weekend Summer is sizzling by fast and so is the VDOT northbound U.S. 29, “Cut the Hills” project! If you have any questions or concerns, contact Lou Hatter at 540-829-7500 or Lou.hatter@vdot.virginia.gov. The New Baltimore Fire and Rescue thanks everyone for being courteous and remembering to help keep Riley Road clear in front of the firehouse. One of the most important things they need now are volunteer firefighters and EMTs. They will provide all of the training needed. For more information, go to the department’s new website at nbvfrc.org and click on

VEE KREITZ NEW BALTIMORE BROAD RUN 540-347-5140 veescolumn@aol.com “volunteer.” The new website also has safety tips, fire department news and information, and you can now donate via Paypal. All donations go to operations. This is a great way to help keep our community safe. The Fauquier Community Theatre will present “Fame, The Musical,

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Local groups considering new Remington event There are 100 vendors spaces available at the annual Remington Fall Festival, slated for Oct. 20. About 60 spaces have already been reserved by merchandise vendors and food concessioners. However, the traditional Remington Fire and Rescue Carnival and Parade has been canceled for this summer. A possible replacement Remington-area event is being brainstormed and discussed by a local group -- “Remington Days,” “Food Trucks Galore,” and “Farmers Market Festival.” Preliminary activities being considered include a parade of farm tractors and business floats; a barbecue cook-off; a farmers market of produce and other offerings; square dancing to live country music; a Miss Remington competition; eating contests of pies, watermelons and sweet corn; a festival of food trucks; a mini-car show; and the list goes on. The venue areas being considered are Remington’s East Main Street and the old Remington carnival grounds next to Remington Pool and adjacent to M.M. Pierce Elementary School. Additional information is avail-

The three “H’s” are upon us: hazy, hot and humid. The pets are sprawled out on tile floors and in air-conditioned comfort. The dog, who generally spends several hours outside each morning, begged to come in after her daily excursion around the yard. By the time that you read this, the Orlean Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Open House will be over. Four of the founding members of the department and the auxiliary -- Janie and Herman Harlow, Leroy Ryan and John Bauserman -- were on hand to cut the ribbon for the opening of the new station. Visitors had the opportunity to tour the new facility, including the unfinished lower level which, hopefully, will be completed in the near future. We want to thank everyone for coming, even though the weather was blistering hot. Rappahannock Electric Cooper-

JOE KORPSAK REMINGTON BEALETON OPAL 540-497-1413 joe.korpsak@yahoo.com able from Devada Allison, Remington vice mayor, by email www. Allison@remington-va.gov.

Jr.” on July 26 and 27. Tickets are $5. FCT is also in need of volunteers to help build sets for the 2019-2020 season. Contact Christie@FCTstage.org. There is a casting call at FCT for “Lost in Yonkers,” a comedy by Neil Simon. Auditions are Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 3 at 1 p.m. For more information, call 540-349-8760 or go to FCTstage. org. Old Bust Head Brewing Company is hosting a Summer Movie Night on Friday, July 26, at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, July 27, at 6:30 p.m., The Duskwhales, a three-piece indie rock band will be performing live on the summer stage. Tug, the Pearmund Cellars mascot, is having a birthday “pawty” on Sat-

ANNE DAVIS MARKHAM HUME ORLEAN 540-364-1828 hlfmhouse@aol.com ative ,which supplies power to many in our area has an interesting program, The Power of Change, which provides grants to local organizations working for community assistance. These grants are funded by contributions from REC users who donate set amounts, one-time donations or round up their monthly bill to the nearest dollar. These donations are also tax deductible, as an added incentive to contribute. The Orlean Volunteer Fire and We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Virginia’s policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the Commonwealth. We encourage and support advertising and marketing programs in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, age, familial status, or national origin. All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Virginia and federal fair housing laws, which make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, or elderliness, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. For more information or to file a housing complaint, call the Virginia Fair Housing office at 804-367-8530 or toll-free at 888-551-3247. For the hearing impaired, call 804-367-9753. EMAIL: fairhousing@dpor.virginia.gov WEBSITE: dpor.virginia.gov/fairhousing

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urday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Come out and celebrate with this great dog! In lieu of gifts, Tug is asking that you bring or make a donation to the Fauquier SPCA to help out his friends. Now for more sizzling news, did you know that July is the peak month for grill fire accidents? Failure to clean the grill is a leading cause of grill fires, along with breaks and leaks. Keep a 3-foot clearance around your grill fire and never leave it unattended. Enjoy your summer barbecues, but remember these summertime fire safety tips. You can find more safety tips on the New Baltimore Fire and Rescue website at www.nbvfrc.org. Enjoy these sizzling days of summer, keep cool, and stay safe! Rescue Department is the recipient of a grant from The Power of Change, which has enabled us to purchase a much-needed compressor to fill the self-contained breathing apparatus used by firefighters while working fire incidents. Prior to the installation of this compressor, our crews had to make the trip to Marshall to fill the air bottles. Thank you, REC! Birthday wishes to Pearly Davis, Linnea Turner, Jamie McCullough, Bill Sharpe, Courteney Lund, Meredith Shaw, John Wayland, Margaret Wise, Sarah Pfaff and the Rev. Kate Bryant. We hope these are special days for each one of you. Stay cool, drink plenty of fluids, keep the pets inside and enjoy a good book while sipping a cool glass of iced tea.

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I.S.A. Certified Arborist Powdery Mildew Powdery mildew is a foliage disease, which occurs on nearly all species of ornamental plants. Rose, dogwood, crape myrtle, lilac, sycamore, catalpa and crabapple are among the species most commonly affected. Although it seldom causes permanent damage, this disease can cause premature defoliation, growth reduction, and generally render the host aesthetically unpleasing. Powdery mildew may occur at any time during the growing season; however, it is usually most severe in the late summer months. Warm, humid weather, characteristic of late summer, is generally best for disease development. SYMPTOMS Foliage, stems, and flowers become covered with a white-to-grey powdery growth. Stunting and distortion of developing leaves and stems usually accompanies these symptoms. Leaves eventually become chlorotic and fall, and succulent terminals may die back. Fungicide treatments will effectively control powdery mildew if applied regularly beginning when infection first occurs. For more information or to schedule an appointment for a complimentary consultation with one of our ISA Certified Arborists call 877-BARTLETT today.

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OBITUARIES

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OBITUARIES Lois Lunceford Yowell

Maria-Angela E. Holzman

Lois Lunceford Yowell, age 67, of Marshall, Virginia passed peacefully on Friday, July 19th, 2019. She was born in Front Royal, VA on January 11th, 1952, daughter of the late John & Betty Lunceford. Lois is survived by her husband of 47 years, Donald ‘Duke’ Yowell of Marshall, VA; two sons, Brad & his wife, Jackie and two grandsons, William & Nathan, and Kevin & his wife, Tonya and two grandchildren, Alyssa & Kevin Thomas; and a sister, Sherry Rhodes. In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded in death by her daughter, Alison. Lois was a beautiful person who was loved by many. She was an active member of the church and the local community. She will be always be loved and remembered by her family as a great wife, mother and grandmother. The family will accept visitors at Marshall Baptist Church, 4121 Winchester Road, Marshall, VA 20115, on Saturday, July 27th from 12:30 until 2PM. A memorial service will be held in the church sanctuary at 2PM, followed by a reception in the fellowship hall. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alison’s Fellowship fund, c/o Marshall Baptist Church, PO Box 237, Marshall, VA 20116. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.

Maria-Angela E. Holzman, age 65, a resident of Bealeton, VA passed away on July 18, 2019 at Prince William Medical Center, Manassas, VA. She was an Administrative Assistant for many years doing Social Services. She is predeceased by her parents, Antonio Mannarino and Catherine Mannarino (Colosimo); a brother, Antonio Mannarino, Jr and a sister, Eugenia Mannarino; Survived by her husband, John Albert Holzman, Jr. of Bealeton, VA; a daughter, Cassandra Williams and her husband, Joseph of Richmond, VA; a brother, Frank Mannarino and his wife, Jennifer of Atlanta, GA; four grandchildren, Joseph, Jessica, James and John Williams of Richmond VA; two nieces, Catherine Mannarino and Christina Lenahan of Atlanta, GA; a grand-niece Evelyn Lenahan. A Memorial Mass is planned for Monday, August 5, 2019 at 11:00am at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 271 Winchester St. Warrenton, VA 20186. In Lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Susan G Komen Foundation. An entombment will be at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. Arrangements by Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton, VA. 540-347-3431. Online condolences can be made at: moserfuneralhome.com

Julie Thayer Vehr Julie Thayer Vehr, a dedicated conservationist and one of the first Middleburg area residents to place her farm in conservation easement in the mid-1980s, died on June 22 at the age of 91. Mrs. Vehr, also known as “Dody” since childhood, was a talented artist and an avid equestrian as a member of the Piedmont Hunt in Upperville. A beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, she lived at Fiddlers Green Farm in Unison for almost 60 years. She was born April 3, 1928 in Haverford, Pennsylvania, where she also grew up. Her mother, Lois Cassatt Thayer, was a niece of famed impressionist painter Mary Cassatt. Her father, John Borland Thayer, survived the sinking of the Titanic when he was 17 years old. Mrs. Vehr attended the Baldwin School in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1950. While at Penn, she practiced the art of fencing and pursued the sport for a number of years. In 1952, she married the late C. Oliver (Ollie) Iselin III. After living in Georgetown for several years, they were stationed abroad for 12 years in government service until 1970 when they returned to their farm, Fiddlers Green, in Unison. She and Mr. Iselin were divorced in 1977. She married George Vehr in 1983, and he predeceased her in 2007. Mrs. Vehr was an early member and a chair of the Goose Creek Association, a conservation organization in the Middleburg area. She also was one of the founders of the Beaver Dam Creek Historic Roadways District in Loudoun County, which focused on preserving rural roads. An animal lover, a gardener, an avid reader, and conservationist, she also en-joyed traveling, participating in riding trips abroad with friends. She spent summers with her family in Hulls Cove in Maine, where, in her youth, she had been a sailing enthusiast. She also was a member of the Middleburg Tennis Club. Mrs. Vehr was a long-time member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Middleburg, where she served on the Vestry and Altar Guild and was a frequent volunteer at the church’s annual rummage sale and Christmas Shop. Mrs. Vehr is survived by her daughter, Julie Diehl of Middleburg, a sister, Pauline Maguire of Shoreham, Vermont, two grandsons, Daniel Malone of Middleburg and Malcolm Malone of Denver, Colorado, and numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of life ceremony will be scheduled for later in the fall.

Martha Christine Comer Martha Christine Comer, 87 of passed away on July 17, 2019 at Lynn Care Center, Front Royal. She was a former resident of Stephens City and Warrenton. She was born on Nov. 9, 1931 at Sylacauga, AL a daughter of the late Luther Browning and Zadie Rasco Browning. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Ray Comer whom she married on July 11, 1952 while he was serving in the US Army. She came to Warrenton, VA in April 1955 and worked until retirement as a contract specialist at Vint Hill Farms Station. She was a member of Warrenton Baptist Church. She is survived by her two sons, Ronald L. (Paula) Comer of Stephenson, VA and Dennis R. (Nancy) Comer, Morrisville, VA; grandchildren, Katie (Thomas) Shaeffer, Sarah (Wesley) Joseph, Anna Comer and Wayne (Patricia) Dennis; one great grandchild, Grace Shaeffer. The family received friends on Sunday, July 21 from 1:00 PM until the funeral service began at 2:00 PM at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. Interment will follow at Warrenton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Warrenton Vol. Fire and Rescue Co. or Warrenton Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.

Deloris Ann Grim (Hiner) Deloris Ann Grim (Hiner) , 77 of Warrenton died July 18, 2019 at Haymarket Medical Center. She was born September 9, 1941 in Marlinton, WV to the late Norman Joseph Hiner and Orpha Endicott Hiner. Deloris and her husband ran their own plumbing company for 29 years. She loved camping and going to the beach. After her husband’s passing she lived with her daughter and family where she was active in her grandchildren’s lives. In addition to her husband of 43 years James Richard Grim, she is preceded in death by a brother Robert Allen Hiner, and two sisters Norma Jo Hiner and Carol Sue Pryor. Deloris is survived by a daughter Lorie Lee Himes and her husband David Himes of Warrenton and two grandchildren, Brittany Marie Himes and Blake Richard Himes ; and one great-grandchild Leighton Avery Budd-Himes of Marshall. Additional survivors include three sisters; Juanita Clifford , Doris Jean Plamp and Irene Yvonne Hiner as well as lots of nieces and nephew. Services will be private. An online guestbook and tribute wall are available at moserfuneralhome.com.

OBITUARIES

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OBITUARIES Linwood Aaron Payne

Samuel Thompson Adams Jr.

On July 18, 2019 Linwood Aaron Payne peacefully passed at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was proceded in death by his mother, father, and brother. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 51 years Marcia Jo Payne sons Chris and Michael (Mickey) Payne and Sally Price. He was the loving grandfather of Shenandoah Brashears and her husband Jeffrey Brashears and Fleischer Payne. He is also survived by many aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews and a host of extended family. He had many hobbies including working on his classic cars and helping his friends and son with their race cars which competed at local race tracks. He also gave the love and support to his sons to march to the beat of their own drum even though sometimes he couldn’t hear the drum. He also enjoyed long rides on country roads. He always found time to help the neighborhood kids. He worked for Virginia Concrete 42 years as a heavy equipment operator. A viewing will be held Friday July 26,2019 at 5 pm at Royston funeral home in Marshall Va. A service will be held Saturday July 27,2019 at 11 am at Royston funeral home in Marshall Va. Internment will be held at the family cemetery at 10467 Vernon Mills Trail Marshall Va

July 15, 2019

GOD ENCOUNTER EXPERIENCES Many people who have had “God encounter experiences” report that they have been changed as a result. According to a survey involving more than 4,000 individuals (with an average age of 38 years) most participants who had God encounter experiences reported positive effects on their mental health. About three-quarters of the respondents said the experience was “among the most personally meaningful and spiritually significant lifetime experiences, with moderate to strong persisting positive changes” to their mental health. About two-thirds of participants indicated they had a decreased fear of death as a result of the experiences. When people say they are “spiritual, but not religious,” it means they have simply chosen to take a personal journey to finding life’s answers. Every family is different, and not every family wants the same type of funeral. Funeral practices are influenced by religious and cultural traditions, costs, and personal preferences. These factors help determine whether the funeral will be elaborate or simple, public or private, religious or secular. To learn about our funeral services, please call MOSER FUNERAL HOME at (540) 347-3431. We invite you to tour our facility, conveniently located at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. We’ll also tell you about our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY, just outside of Warrenton. “True prayer is neither a mere mental exercise nor a vocal performance. It is far deeper than that—it is spiritual transaction with the Creator of Heaven and Earth.” Charles Spurgeon

Samuel Thompson Adams Jr. of Coot Hill, White Post, Virginia passed away, wife by his side, holding the hands of his beloved children Marian and Sam at The Blue Ridge Hospice Facility in Winchester, VA. Diagnosed with a very aggressive brain tumor in late April, his remaining months allowed him time to feel the immense love and gratitude of all who knew him. He is survived by his devoted wife of 42 years, Anne Brady Adams, and his children; Samuel Thompson Adams III and Marian Alexander Adams, his brother Harbert Lee Rice Adams of Edinburg, VA, and his sister Celeste Adams Wheelwright of The Plains, VA. He was especially close to his first cousins, John B. Adams Jr., Florence Adams Perrow, Catherine Adams, Greg Cummings, and Caroline Cummings Glenn; his Tennessee cousins, The Alexanders and Cowles; and the extended Adams clan of Wardell, VA. He cherished the relationships with his nieces and nephews as well. Sam was born July 13, 1949 to the late Dr. Samuel Thompson Adams and Celeste Tarbet Adams of “White Hall” The Plains, VA. After graduation from Woodberry Forrest, he followed family tradition attending The Virginia Military Institute, graduating in 1971. Sam then enlisted with the Army in The Medical Service Corps. After service Sam attained a Masters in Immunology from The University of Mississippi, and finally a Masters in Engineering from George Washington University, which allowed him to pursue his lifelong passion. Sam’s long career in Engineering with 3M included multiple International projects in Brazil, Italy, Germany, and Israel earning him the company’s most honorable award; The Circle of Technical Excellence. In 1996, 3M created a new division and Sam relocated to Middleway, WV, taking the lead as Plant Manager, and earning multiple environmental awards during his time there. Sam managed the plant through four mergers/acquisitions in ten years, and his primary concern was always to protect his team. Throughout his career Sam always considered his co-workers extended members of his own family, in return he had their admiration and respect. Sam met Anne at Blue Ridge Hunt Point-to-Point, who at the time was a riding instructor at The Madeira School, and it was love at first sight. They were married on June 11, 1977. Sam’s greatest joy in life was his family and understood the meaning of unconditional love. Sam’s hobbies included gardening, duck hunting, fly fishing, surf fishing, and photography. After retirement in 2006 he volunteered at The Virginia State Arboretum at Blandy Farm where he became a Virginia Master Naturalist. He loved history, science, genealogy, and his succession of little brown hunting spaniels, the ever present “Buckeye”-his companion to the end. Sam was an authentic Virginia Gentleman, a man of substance, honor, and tradition. He was the real deal. The family motto best describes him-Loyal au Mort (Loyal unto Death) Funeral Mass with a reception to follow will be held at 11:00am on Saturday August 3rd, 2019 at Grace Episcopal Church in The Plains, VA; with The Rev. Weston Mathews officiating. The church is located at 6507 Main St, The Plains, VA 20198. In lieu of flowers; memorials may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork St #405, Winchester, VA 22601 or to The State Arboretum of Virginia at Blandy Experimental Farm, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce VA 22620. Please view obituaries and tribute wall at www.ompsfuneralhome.com

CLASSIFIEDS

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20 Foot Stock Trailer 2008 Featherlite 812720 Foot Stock Trailer $9,600. Excel Cond. Call 540-216-3165 or email ds@tastygrassfarm. com Vet Gun Insecticide System. Brand new. Never used. Treat horn flies on cattle with no confining, no handling and no stress for you or the animals. $260. Email ds@ tastygrassfarm.com or call 540-216-3165

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228 Appliances Iron patio set. Large table, 6 chairs and 2 extra chairs. Very heavy. $ 8 0 0 . T e x t 540-522-0577 Or email cmkeyser86@gmail. com King size tempurpedic mattress for sale: $250. (520) 544-9505 Metal Lawn Chairs 6 @ 10.00 each 540 937-4513 Rocking chairs $125.00 2 wood rocking chairs in great condition.If interested send email to seh1028@msn.com. White Wicker Rocking Chair 125.00 540 937-4513 White Wicker Rocking Chair 150.00 540 937-4513

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36 bottle wine cooler barely used. If interested send email to seh1028@msn.com 45 RPM record collection, orginial 50´s/ 60´s. Approx 3000. Va r i o u s p r i c e s . 571-344-4300 45 RPM records (lots of 50) 0.50-$1.00 ea, comics $2+ ea, beanies $2+ ea, pez $1+ ea, 571-344-4300 Beatles memorbiliapicture, black & white (60´s), albums, 45´s & magazines.571-3444300 Elvis memorabilia, Yankee memorabilia, Celtics Merch, Hot Wheels/Matchbox cars 571-344-4300 Frank Sinatra, JFK, MIchael Jackson, Redskins, & sports books & mags. Michael Jordon mini chanpionship basketballs + magazines. 571-344-4300 Olympic merch $2+ ea, Sports cards $3+, playing cards $3+ ea, Disney Merch $3+ ea, 571-344-4300 Record albums $5+ ea, Sports Illustrated mags incld swimsuit $5+ ea, Old books $7+ ea, Snoppy merch $1+ ea, 571-344-4300

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262 Instruments P-35 Roland Digital Piano New, barely used digital piano with bench and sheet mus i c . $ 7 0 0 . 571-455-3272

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BROCATO MASONARY & HOME REPAIR Walks, walls, patios stoops, steps, stucco. sone work, landxcaping, gutter cleaning. restoration. Senior discount. Insured 540-270-9309 GO WITH THE BEST!!! Brian´s Tree Service. LICENSED, INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES. Tree removal, trimming, deadwooding, stump removal, lot clearing. Senior discounts 540-937-4742 or 540-222-5606 G R AV E L : A L L PROJECTS. Topsoil; fill dirt; mulch. No job too small.540-8254150; 540-219-7200 GUTTERS, FREE ESTIMATES.Jack´s Seamless Gutters. 703-339-6676 or 540-373-6644. We keep our minds in the gutter. JBS Excavation & Clearing, Free estimates, tree removal, horse arena, d r i v e w a y s & landscaping. No job too big or too small. 703-582-0439

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228 Appliances Contemporary Sofa 250.00 540 937-4513 Dining Room table with leaf , 6 Chairs and Hutch that lights up 350.00 540 937-4513 Glass Top Kitchen table with 4 chairs 200.00 540 937-4513

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Mt. Carmel Masonic Lodge Sat. July 27th from 8am to 3pm. Collectibles, historic items craft supplies, toys, tradesman’s tools, musical instruments, sports equipment and so much more. Big-ticket items like furniture and vehicles too. For details visit our website at http://www.mtcarmel133.org

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JENKINS EXCAVATING & LOGGING. Free Estimates, Class A Contractor, Commercial, Residential. Demolition, land clearing, site prep, roads, drives. 540-661-0116

GORMANS TREE AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES. Seasonal Clean up. Snow removal, grinding, mowing, take downs. Free estimates. 540-222-4107; 540-825-1000

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Landscape des i g n a n d construction specializing in retaining walls, custom patios, walkways, stairs, driveways and more. Ground Effects Landscape Construction, Inc. 540-937-3827; 703-980-7722

S e a l C o a t i n g Driveways. Call for our seasonal special. CBS Sealcoating. Why pave it?? Just S a v e I t ! ! 540-775-9228

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2004 Honda Civic EX Coupe. $1900. Great car! Mileage 185K and r u n s s t r o n g . Emailbthallsa@ comcast.net or leave m e s s a g e @ 540.272.2523

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DODSON TREE CARE & LANDSCAPING. Trimming, toping, spraying, removal, stump grinding, mulching, pruning, cabling, planting, grading. Power Washing, Grading, Retaining Walls, Patios, Walkways. 540-987-8531;0540-241-8407

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665 Like-new Nash 27’ Northwood camper. Excel cond, expandable flr, queen bed, awning, full kitchen, All the amenities of home. 2009 Text for pictures. 540-905-1159 $9500 OBO

640 Motorcycles 1999 Honda Goldwing SE & custom 1999 Escapade trailer, excellent garaged condition. Bike has 41K+ mls., trailer has 30K. $6500.00 for package. Text 540-272-3113, or lve msg.

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Affordable Roofing with Terry´s Handyman Services, LLC. Licensed & Insured. Commercial & residential. Senior discounts. 540-937-7476 Design/build services. New, renovations, additions for residential. Commercial renovations & tenant uplifting. Licensed & i n s u r e d . 540-428-3050 www. s o u t h s t a r construction.com Power Washing, Go from Green to Clean!!540-642-2349, 703-987-5096. Licensed & Insured! Remodels; New Homes; Windows; Painting; Garages; B a t h r o o m s ; Kitchens; Decks;. Class A. Lic & insured. GMC Enterprises of VA, LLC. 540-222-3385

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Full name(s) of owner(s): Maidstone Meadery, LLC Trading as: Maidstone Meadery 10657 Pleasant Vale Road Delaplane, Fauquier County Virginia 20144 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Farm Winery license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Gardiner Mulford, Owner Note: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.

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2010 Ford Explorer XLT 4X4. Runs and looks good, one owner, no accidents, 79k miles. $7995 OBO. TEXT 703-608-6123

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3124 Beulah Rd, at Beulah Baptist Church, Markham VA will have a food pantry on 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Please contact Cecelia Williams at 540.364.2428. Church number 540.364.2626. 11th Annual Community Family Fun Day in Eva Walker Park!

Free Fun & Food for All! Free Backpacks July 27th from 12 to 4p Games, Moon Bounces, Field Day Relays, & More The event held in Eva Walker Park, 123 Alexandria Pike, Warrenton, is a cooperative effort by The First Baptist Church, Piedmont Dispute Resolution, The Department of Juvenile Court Justice, and The Warrenton Police Department. For information on the event, to volunt e e r, o r t o d o n a t e , c o n t a c t : communityfamilyfunday@gmail.com

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Legal Notices NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 8, 2019, in the Warren Green Meeting Room at 10 Hotel Street in Warrenton, Virginia, and will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the same location, to be followed by a public hearing to obtain citizen input on the following items: 1.

22ND ADDITION TO THE MARSHALL/WARRENTON AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL DISTRICT – AGFO-18-010355 • Christine A. Fox (Owner/Applicant), PIN 6966-66-4380-000, located on Sylvan Lane, Marshall District. (Andrew Hopewell, Staff)

22ND ADDITION TO THE MARSHALL/WARRENTON AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL DISTRICT – AGFO-19-010649 • White Dog Farm, LLC (Owner/Applicant), PIN 6966-95-7817-000, located at 8139 Rockingham Road, Marshall District. (Andrew Hopewell, Staff)

22ND ADDITION TO THE MARSHALL/WARRENTON AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL DISTRICT – AGFO-19-011043   Drive, Marshall District. (Andrew Hopewell, Staff)

24TH ADDITION TO THE SOUTHERN FAUQUIER AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL DISTRICT – AGFO-19-010546 • Frederick & Sherrie Koch (Owners/Applicants), PIN 7901-56-2496-000, located at 9626 Rogues Road, Cedar Run District. (Andrew Hopewell, Staff)

24TH ADDITION TO THE SOUTHERN FAUQUIER AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL DISTRICT – AGFO-19-010576 • Michael W. & Sandra L. Cole (Owners/Applicants), PIN 7921-90-0877-000, located at 3215 Old Devils Turnpike, Cedar Run District. (Andrew Hopewell, Staff)

24TH ADDITION TO THE SOUTHERN FAUQUIER AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL DISTRICT – AGFO-19-010617 • Joel H. & Wanda H. Morgan (Owners/Applicants), PIN 7839-72-7190-000 and 7839-61-9909-000, located at 2522 and 2525 Cromwell Road, Cedar Run District. (Andrew Hopewell, Staff)

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

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

SPECIAL EXCEPTION – SPEX-19-011213 – FAUQUIER COUNTY WATER & SANITATION AUTHORITY, REMLAND, LLC (OWNERS)/ROBERT N. SPRINGER/REMLAND, LLC (APPLICANT) – MEADOWS TANK #2 – An application for a Category 20 Special Exception for the installation of an aboveground water storage tank and treatment facility. The properties are located at 6986 Helm Drive, Lee District. (PIN 688748-9929-000 and 6887-68-2679-000) (Kara Krantz, Staff)

10. REZONING – REZN-16-004841 – EDWIN A. PITTARD, JR., CLYDE PITTARD, SR. & ELIZABETH ANNE PITTARD HAUCK (OWNERS)/ELIZABETH A. HAUCK (APPLICANT) – HAUCK PROPERTY – An application to rezone two parcels from Rural Agriculture (RA) to Industrial General (I-2). The properties are located on Midland Road, Cedar Run District. (PIN 7819-08-6289-000 and 7819-08-7272-000) (Holly Meade, Staff) 11. REZONING AMENDMENT – REZN-19-011151 – ALWINGTON FARM DEVELOPERS, LLC (OWNER)/ALWINGTON FARM DEVELOPERS, LLC (APPLICANT) – ARRINGTON – An application to amend portions of a previously approved Proffer Statement (associated with REZN-15003477), which do not affect use or density. The property is located off James Madison Highway between Alwington Boulevard and Lovers Lane, Marshall District. (PIN 6983-44-4874-000) (Adam Shellenberger, Staff)  through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Any interested parties wishing to be heard on any of the above are requested to be present at the public hearing or send written comments prior to August 8, 2019capped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request. Citizens requiring reasonable accommodation for disabilities should contact Mrs. Renée Culbertson, Deputy Municipal Clerk, at (540) 422-8020. Rundates 7/24/29 & 7/31/19

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Legal Notices TOWN OF WARRENTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Warrenton will hold the Regular Meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 7:00 PM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 18 Court Street, Warrenton, Virginia. There are no scheduled Public Hearings. The Town of Warrenton does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Town Hall meeting facilities are fully accessible. Any special accommodations can be made upon request 48 hours prior to the meeting. A copy of the ordinance is available for review at the Town’s Administrative Offices, 18 Court Street, and can be examined by those interested Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Elizabeth A. Gillie Town Clerk

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NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AUGUST 1, 2019 The Fauquier County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a work session at 1:40 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2019 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia to review the agenda. The following will be on the agenda for the Fauquier County Board of Zoning Appeals meeting to be held on Thursday, August 1, 2019, beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street Warrenton, Virginia: 1.

VARIANCE #VARI-19-010932, PETER J. & BARBARA E. DECLEMENTE (OWNERS/APPLICANTS) – DECLEMENTE PROPERTY – An application for a variance of Zoning Ordinance Section 3-405.1 to reduce the minimum required rear yard setback, PIN 6994-99-6619-000, located at 5743 Myriah Court, Cedar Run District, Warrenton, Virginia. (Amy Rogers, Staff) SPECIAL PERMIT #SPPT-19-011440 – A. KENT ALLEN & L. RAE STONE a/k/a LINDA RAE STONE (OWNERS/APPLICANTS) – VIRGINIA EQUINE IMAGING – An application for a Category 13 Special Permit to allow a veterinary clinic, PIN 7012-14-5206-000, located at 2716 Landmark School Road, Scott District, The Plains, Virginia. (Kara Krantz, Staff)

Trustee’s Sale of 7964 Baileys Joy Road Warrenton, Virginia 20186 In execution of a Deed of Trust dated May 6, 2005, recorded in the Clerk’s Office, Circuit Court, Fauquier County, in Deed Book 1155, at page number 1820, the undersigned will offer for sale at public auction the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, being known and designated as: ALL THAT certain lot or parcel of land containing 11.2296 acres, more or less, situate near Waterloo, Marshall Magisterial District, formerly Center Magisterial District, Fauquier County, Virginia, described as Lot 8, by Plat of James G. Butler, Jr., C.L.S., dated July 15, 1972, and recorded in Deed Book 287 at page 47 among the land records of Fauquier County, Virginia. Sale shall take place on August 20, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at the front entrance of the Circuit Court building, Fauquier County, Virginia. Sale shall be subject to all matters of record lawfully affecting the title to the property. The property will be sold “as is” without any guaranty or representation as to condition or title and will be subject to such other terms and conditions as may be announced at the sale. The successful bidder may be required to deposit 10% of the sale price in cash or by cashiers or certified check at the time his bid is accepted. Settlement in full shall take place within 10 days of sale and shall be in cash or by cashiers or certified check. M. RICHARD EPPS, P.C., Substitute Trustee FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: M. Richard Epps, P.C., Substitute Trustee 605 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 100 Virginia Beach, VA 23452 757-498-9600 Pub Dates July 24 and 31, 2019

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE §8.01-316 Case No. JJ017551-01-00; FAUQUIER COUNTY J & DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District Court (x) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re HICKS, RUSSELL The object of this suit is to: ESTABLISH CUSTODY OF RUSSELL AND DAVID HICKS It is ORDERED that the defendant MICHAEL HICKS appear at the abovenamed Court and protect his or her interests on or before 09/17/2019; 8:30 AM Melissa Cupp, Judge VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FAUQUIER COUNTY LISA RENEE MURRAY; Plaintiff, V. CL 19-247 THE HEIRS OF JANIE KENNY, a.k.a. Janie Kenney and Sarah Janie Kenny and Sarah Janie Kenney (KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JANIE KENNY), ET AL. Defendants. ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of the above styled matter is to determine the interest of the heirs of Jane Kenney with reference to property known as 7412 Keith Road, Warrenton, Virginia identified as Tax Map Number 6975-67-7839-000 located in the County of Fauquier, Virginia and sell the property and disburse to all heirs their pro rata shares including credits for contributions made with reference to the subject property; And it appearing by Affidavit filed according to the law that due diligence has been used without effect to ascertain the whereabouts of the unknown and unlocateable Heirs of Janie Kenney it is ORDERED that the unknown or unlocateable Heirs Janie Kenney, (a.k.a. Janie Kenny and Sara Janie Kenney) appear on or before August 19, 2019, in the Clerk´s Office of this Court and do what is necessary to protect her interest; and it is further ORDERED that this Order be published once a week for four successive weeks in The Fauquier Times Newspaper of general circulation in the County of Fauquier County; that a copy of this Court is held and the certificate of publication and bill be sent to Donald E. Coulter, Esq. PURNELL, McKENNETT AND MENKE, P.C. 9214 Center Street, Suite 101, Manassas, VA 20110 (703-368-9196) ENTERED THIS 27th DAY OF JUNE, 2019. Jeffrey W. Parker, Judge I ASK FOR THIS: Donald E. Coulter, Esq. PURNELL, McKENNETT & MENKE, P.C. Counsel for Audrey Maxine Kenney 9214 Center St, # 101; Manassas, VA 20110 703-368-9196; Fax Number 703-361-0092 dcoulter@manassaslawyers.com; VSB# 14886

Copies of the Zoning Appeals and Variance applications may be examined in the Department of Community Development’s Zoning Office at 29 Ashby Street, Suite 310, Warrenton, Virginia between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

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To review files on all other items, please visit the Department of Community Development’s Planning Office at 10 Hotel Street, Suite 305, Warrenton, Virginia between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Fauquier County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request. Citizens requiring reasonable accommodation for disabilities should contact Fran Williams, Administrative Manager, at (540) 422-8210.

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Employment MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

ATTENTION: Great opportunity for Moms, Retirees or anyone needing a little cash!!

Newspaper Carriers

Orlean/Marshall; other routes available soon The Fauquier Times is currently looking for home delivery carriers in Fauquier County. Great earning potential for one day work. No collections. Requirements are a valid driver´s license, must be available all day on Wednesday, have reliable transportation, and speak good English. Carriers with previous newspaper delivery experience, and good geographical knowledge of the county preferred.

Interested applicants please call our Circulation Department at 540-347-4222 or e-mail us at nkeyser@fauquier.com or apply in person to 41 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186

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

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Feeding, Cropping & relief milking & other general dairy related work. Drivers license req´d

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Superior Paving Corp. is looking for a heavy equipment mechanic to join our team in Gainesville, VA. Qualifications include:

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Available to work nights, weekends and overtime as needed. Has a satisfactory driving record and CDL licensed is a plus.

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MINORITY / FEMALE / VETERAN / DISABLED

for small private school in Rappahannock Co. Exp. needed as job entails routine maintenance & upkeep of the facility. F/T; M-F w/ health benefits, retirement plan & vacation. Contact Brenda Jones at 540-635-8555 ext. 233.

Administrative Assistant

Warrenton VA firm has an immediate FT position for an entry level person with MS word/excel exp. Training provided. Go to www.mkassociates.com for information on the hiring company. Email resumes and hourly salary requirements to: info@ mkassociates.com

Millimeter-Wave Engineer

Small Charlottesville company is currently accepting resumes for a Millimeter-Wave Engineer. BScEE Preferred. Job involves RF Engineering activities related to the production and testing of 100-1000GHz Transmitters and Receivers. Recent grads are encouraged to apply. Retirement and health benefits provided. EOE. Send resume as pdf to: rfengineer2@gmail.com

Flaggers Full time, to provide traffic control & safety around construction sites. A valid driver license & clean driving record a must. Starting $13/hr & scheduled raises. Company-paid medical & dental premiums.

Please fill out an application at careers.trafficplan.com or come to our office Tuesdays or Thursdays (8am-10am).7855 Progress Ct., Suite 103; Gainesville, VA

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS

EMPLOYEMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR LANDFILL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. In need of experienced HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS for bulldozer, track-hoe, roller. Pay varies with experience. Future projects may require travel. Call Lonnie Burgess, T&K Construction at (256) 339-8301 for telephone interview. T&K Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! DELIVERY TRUCK DRIVERS Drivers needed for local deliveries. Full-time positions with benefits, including 401k, health and dental insurance, vacation, sick leave and holiday pay. Must be able to lift 50 pounds consistently, as job includes loading and unloading of product. Must present current DMV record. Qualified applicants should apply in person at the following locations or submit resume to employment@ cfcfarmhome.com. No phone calls. CFC FARM & HOME CENTER 12375 Harpers Run Road – Bealeton, VA Or CFC FARM & HOME CENTER 143 Washington Street – Warrenton, VA

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Immediate positions for ALL shifts with local agency. HIGHLY COMPETITIVE WAGES! 540-466-1632 for phone interview Monday- Friday

Rankins True Value Hardware

PART TIME CASHIER & PART TIME CLERK

Flexible hours. Clerk position geared towards high school student for loadingassembly.

Apply in person: 251 W. Lee Hwy, Suite 719 Warrenton; 540-347-2499

Micro Assembly Technician

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

FEED MILL ASSISTANT MANAGER CFC Farm & Home Center, a multispecies bagged and bulk animal feed manufacturer, is seeking an Assistant Manager. This position is responsible for coordinating all activities required to produce high-quality bagged and bulk feed, including production, receiving, shipping, and equipment maintenance. Must be able to run the facility in the absence of the Mill Manager. Mechanical aptitude and understanding of mill processes necessary. Five years related experience preferred. CDL preferred or capability of obtaining a CDL within 90 days in the position. We offer a competitive salary package which includes complete benefit package including 401k, health, dental and life insurance, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Apply in person at 15172 Brandy Road, Culpeper, VA or send resume to Human Resource Manager, P. O. Box 2002, Culpeper, VA 22701 or by email to employment@ cfcfarmhome.com.

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CALL ANYTIME

Michael R. Jenkins

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

Drywall

SEAL COATING DRIVEWAYS 

540-775-9228 | 804-867-8016

CBS Sealcoating

•Excavation •Clearing/Grubbing •Ponds •Grading •Culvert Installation •Drainage Solutions •Hardscapes •Hauling

540-219-1613 Justin Johnson- President

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Builder

Home Repair

Business Opportunities

Gutters SEAMLESS GUTTERS Free Estimates

JACK’S SHEET CO, METALINC. 703-339-6676 5, 6, 7, 8 AND ½ GUTTER SIZES. COLORS AVAIL., HIDDEN HANGERS, GUTTER GUARDS, ALUMINUM & COPPER

Lawn

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

540-347-3159 •703-707-0773

Landscaping

“We keep our minds in the gutter!” Since 1966

Home Improvment Nutters Painting & Services – SPECIALIZING IN –

Builder

PRIVATE CARE CNA AVAILABLE TWENTY + YEARS EXPERIENCE WITH EXCELLENT REFERENCES! NIGHT TIME TOURS ONLY, TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE, NO LIFTING. (PLEASE) EMAIL: GYHASHLEY@GMAIL.COM

Cleaning

• Painting (Int&Ext) • Roofing/Repairs • Siding • Gutters • Drywall • Carpentry

Call Erik 540-522-3289 Free Estimates 20 years exp. Licensed/Ref’s Available • Discount Pricing nutterspainting@aol.com

Home Improvment

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Excavation

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Tidy Maids House Cleaning •Residential •Commerical •Move in / Move out •Licensed & Insured •Supervised by owner •Excellent References •Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly •Serving Woodbridge, Manassas and surrounding areas.

571-228-7572 dorisamandah@yahoo.com

Construction

Landscaping

• Fencing • Vinyl Trim & • Gutter Cleaning Fascia Wrap • Bathroom • Brickwork • Pressure Washing Remodeling • Deck Water Sealing • Crown Molding • Yard Maintenance • Tree Removal

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Home Improvment

Mowing, Lawn Maintenance, Trimming, Topping, Spraying, Removal, Stump Grinding, Mulching, Pruning, Cabling, Planting, Grading, Seeding, Power Washing, Retaining Walls, Patios, Walkways

540-987-8531 540-241-8407

Licensed & insured Free Estimates

All major credit cards accepted

georgedodson1031@gmail.com www.dodsontreecareandlandscaping.com

Additional Services

LADDER SAFETY Over 100,000 injuries from ladders occur each year. With my invention of adjustable legs, it only takes $70 to keep your ladder straight!

Call Jim: 571-228-0335

CLASSIFIEDS

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | July 24, 2019

BUSINESS SERVICE DIRECTORY Masonry

Pond

Roofing

Professional Services CHARLES JENKINS TREE SERVICES Family Owned Since 1970

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

Moving/Storage

Cell: 540.422.9721 

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“A Country Boy’s Dream”

INSURED - BONDED - LICENSED

Tree Service/Firewood

Phone: 540-349-1522 www.vawaters.com

Power Washing Pet Services

Tile T&J Ceramic Tile, Inc.

LICENSED & INSURED • FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED

Love animals? Volunteer with us!

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

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

Roofing

Tree Service/Firewood

Painting/Wallpaper

Professional Services

Breezy Knoll

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Painting/Wallpaper

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

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GAINESVILLE 8078 Crescent Park Drive #205 | 703.753.7910

WARRENTON 85 Garrett Street | 540.349.1221

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NEW PRICE

Nokesville | $988,990 Custom craftsman 4 BR, 5.5 BA with main level master on 11+ acres, white kitchen, stunning home! No HOA! Call Kateland Rich Flinn | 540.270.8558

Culpeper | $337,500 4 BR, 3.5 BA Colonial in Three Flags of Culpeper subdivision, One year HOME WARRANTY 3950 sqft of finished space, attached 2 car garage, large deck, master suite, upgraded kitchen, granite, center island, SS appliances, Call Alex Wood | 540.222.7700

NEW PRICE

Bealeton | $319,900 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, Wood Laminate Flooring, Fenced Backyard & Patio, 2 Car Garage and Corner Lot Call Edie Grassi | 540.878.1308

JUST LISTED

REDUCED- Motivated Seller offering to help with closing cost!

Brandy Station | $174,500 Attention! First Time Home Buyers & Investors, Farm House 3 Br, 1.5 BA, Great location, .60 acre, Hurry wont last! Call Ethel Goff | 540-272-4074

JUST LISTED

Warrenton | $350,000 Corner unit main floor condo, wood floors, maple cabinets, family room w/frpl, master suite, laundry room, garage Call Tammy Roop | 540.270.9409

Amissville | $499,000 Warrenton | $309,000 TO BE BUILT! Gorgeous lot with mountain 3 BR, 3.5 BA townhouse completely redone, views, Builder willing to make modifications to new appliances, carpet, paint, bathrooms and plan/price more, fenced back yard Call Tammy Roop | 540.270.9409 Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659

OWNER FOUND HOME OF CHOICE

Bealeton | $414,900 Beautiful home ready for you!! 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. fully finished basement. 2 car garage with paved driveway. Alarm system, Irrigation system front and back yards, HVAC less than 2 yrs old, Patio and professionally landscaped, Fenced back yard. Hardwood floors, gas fireplace in Family room. Laundry room has built ins. Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659

Marshall | $449,900 4 BR, 3 BA custom home for easy commute, kitchen w/dining area & bay windows, huge master suite, lower space for inlaws or rental Call Tammy Roop | 540.270.9409

Remington | $299,999 NO HOA! New hardwood floors, eat in kitchen,formal dining room, master suite w/2 walk in closets, dual vanities, Home Warranty! Call Stanley Heaney | 540.812.5533

MOTIVATED SELLERS!

Catlett | $425,000 Cabin in the woods. tongue/groove wood 26' ceiling, set on 7+ acres, 12x24 out building with electric, large back yard Call Satnley Heaneyl | 540.812.5533

Rixeyville | $956,000 5 BR, 4.5 BA European-style villa on 35 private acres, Blue Ridge mtn views, custom wood doors, marble baths, gourmet kitchen Call Tammy Roop | 540.270.9409

SOLAR PANELS

REDUCED

Marshall | $685,000 Over 5000 sq ft of living space, in law suite, detached garage, outdoor patios, stream, Geo-Thermal system! Call Tammy Roop | 540.270.9409

Culpeper | $279,900 Beautifully remodeled home, new carpet, vinyl, kitchen including cabinets, counters, appliances, new bathrooms, roof, A/C unit Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659

Bealeton | $649,000 Sportman's Dream! 20+ acres w/2 homes, 3 large fishing ponds, large kitchen, custom cabinets, 2 BR, 1 BA cottage, patio Tammy Roop | 540.270.9409

Amissville | $435,000 4 BR, 3 BA Ranch with lots of upgrades, new kitchen, hardwood floors, deluxe master bath, energy efficient water heater Call Don Robertson | 540.229.3825

COMING SOON

Catlett | $849,000 3 BR, 3.5 BA on 25 acres, 12 stall center aisle barn w/8 outside stalls, wash stall, hay storage, ,large tack room, 2 houses, pond, ring Tammy Roop | 540.270.9409

Bealeton | $850,000 Property rich in history, 4 BR, 2 BA, inviting front porch on 90+ acres, Country home in private setting! Call Nancy Richards | 540.229.9983

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Call Herb Lisjak, Principal Broker | 703.753.7910