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Officials mum on proposed cancer center By Karen Chaffraix Times Staff Writer

Cecchi comes from a family famous for its real-estate developments in the Washington, D.C. area. His father, Giuseppe Cecchi, is an Italian immigrant who helped design and develop one of the most famous condominium complexes in the city — Watergate — in the 1970s. The elder Cecchi went on to form the IDI Group, originally known as the International Development Inc., which has developed thousands of condominiums and apartments in the Washington area, including Leisure World in both Maryland and Virginia and the Rivergate apartment complex, which opened in Woodbridge last year. Cecchi’s three brothers are involved in the real-estate development part of the business, while he focuses on the events business. The 172-acre property at 5025 Casanova Road includes a restaurant, pub and reception hall, a 21-room inn, spa, swimming pool and vineyard. The property hosted weddings and receptions, anniversary celebrations, corporate gatherings and retreats.

The greater Fauquier County area can look forward to a new development in the realm of cancer care in the not too distant future, but because details about a new cancer center planned for Fauquier hospital leaked prematurely, Fauquier Health officials say, the larger picture may not be divulged for some time. The Town of Warrenton’s Office of Planning and Community and Development is evaluating Fauquier Health’s 21-page site plan for the new cancer-treatment center, identified as “Fauquier Medical Office Building, 210 W Shirley Avenue.” Town officials have until Aug. 28 to review the plan, according to Warrenton Planning Director Brandie Schaeffer. Last week, Fauquier Now reported that a vacant office building was to be removed from a 3.6-acre site adjacent to the Fauquier hospital, and that construction of a new building at the corner of West Shirley Avenue and Carriage House Lane would replace it. According to the article, which quoted Fauquier Health Chief Operations Officer Donna Stanton extensively, the $12.4 million, 23,136-square-foot “Fauquier Health Center for Cancer Care” will offer a broader array of cancer care services than is currently offered at the hospital in the interest of keeping both patients and business in the community. But Fauquier Health CEO Chad Melton and spokeswoman Robin Earl declined to elaborate on the plans this week, citing the desire to wait for “a bigger announcement.” “We are moving services already provided from the hospital to a free-standing building,” Melton said in an email. “Our goal long-term is to add additional services.” “Fauquier Health doesn’t have anything to add at present,” said Earl, when asked to provide a narrative of the overall plan.

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COURTESY PHOTO Antonio Cecchi’s Gala Cuisine Group has purchased the 172-acre Poplar Springs resort in Casanova.

New plans, new name for Poplar Springs Manor Cecchi family purchases Casanova resort for $4 million By James Ivancic Times Staff Writer

Antonio Cecchi was answering questions about his company’s acquisition of Poplar Springs Inn & Spa while the carpets were being cleaned around him in a room of the Casanova resort last week. The tidying up is part of the deep cleaning that happens whenever Gala Cuisine Group, which Cecchi heads, acquires a property, he explained. “The first step is we deep clean like you’ve never seen before. Then we declutter. Then we clean again. Then we put on a fresh coat of paint as it were — moving furniture, pictures. We reframe it in new fresh light,” he said. That done, they consider new possibilities. Gala Cuisine closed the purchase of the property —“in the $4 million range” — July 11. It was “a very fair price” in Cecchi’s estimation. “We are very particular. A building has to have the right bones. You can’t take a car and convert it to a balloon. There are certain things that a property has to have. This had it,” Cecchi said. INSIDE Business.............................................15 Classified............................................35 Communities......................................30 Faith...................................................34

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that is unmistakable and, no doubt, a major player in the success of her business. As president and principal consultant, Liz has more than 35 years of experience building and leveraging brands and growing businesses. Over her career, she’s managed more than 900 successful marketing and advertising campaigns. She’s a stickler for being on time and within budget. Fifteen years ago, in 2003, she founded Mountain View Marketing, and has garnered a reputation for superior services. Client satisfaction is a hallmark of her company and she prides herself on that legacy…one that continues to grow with each year. Branding is big with Liz. It all matters from the colors and typestyles you choose to build your business card to your promotional materials to impressions you leave when someone clicks on your website or sees your ad in a magazine or newspaper. Liz was one of the instructors for the debut series of workshops put on by the Be the Change Foundation last spring. Focused on women who are

interested in starting and/or improving a business, Liz gave a lively presentation delving deep into the psychology of how important your brand can be. Liz works from her home office assembling team players as required depending on the client’s needs. When you visit her there, be prepared to meet several of her feline friends. Liz is a cat lady and has a big heart when it comes to these four-legged companions. She’s taken her love for cats beyond the confines of her country home to an active role in RappCats, a local nonprofit volunteer organization that rescues, cares for, and finds loving homes for abandoned, abused, neglected, injured, and homeless cats and kittens throughout Rappahannock County. “We really need help,” said Liz this week. “We are experiencing our busiest kitten season in more than 10 years and need foster homes for these adorable needy kittens. They are adopted quickly so it is a short-term foster situation. In addition, we need volunteers to help care for our cats at the RappCats Adoption Center. We

would deeply appreciate whatever help you can provide!” Liz Johnson is a familiar face in Fauquier County. She’s big on networking and, right now, she’s marketing her mission of helping the plethora of cats and kittens they are faced with — helping animals knows no county boundaries. Please call 540-987-6050 or email rappcats@rappcats.org to obtain additional information on how you can help. If you’d like to talk with Liz Johnson about your marketing and advertising needs, phone Mountain View Marketing at 540-675-1201 or visit their website at www.mountainviewmarketingllc.com If you’re a woman and interested in learning more about starting a business or improving your existing one, consider registering for the fall Be the Change Foundation workshops that start in September. Visit www.bethechangefoundation.us under “How it works.” Contact: 540347-3797 — Compiled by Anita Sherman

New cancer center planned, Fauquier Health officials mum on details CENTER from page 1 “A formal announcement will be forthcoming as additional details about the [cancer center] project are formalized,” LifePoint Health Director of Communications Logan Simmons said by email. “The cancer center is part of a bigger announcement,” Earl said, “and hopefully we can expect that in a few weeks.” Meanwhile, Fauquier Health owner LifePoint Health announced July 23 it has agreed to be purchased by Tennessee-based RCCH HealthCare Partners. The merger, barring a better offer during a 30-day open bidding period, will become final August 22. The combined companies will continue business as “LifePoint Health,” operating 84 non-urban hospitals in 30 states, according to a press release. Yet, this development is not part of the “bigger announcement,” Fauquier Health officials said.

Center slated for 2019 completion

Earl indicated the Fauquier Now article is accurate, so the following is known: The complex should be com-

pleted within 12 to 15 months, initially borrowing 15 employees from the hospital to staff a pharmacy, a clinic and an infusion center. It expects to treat 50 or more adult (only) patients per day. Future plans include the possibility of offering specialized cancer surgery such as colon, breast and gynecological; expanded infusion services, financial counseling, genetics counseling, and a resource room for community events. Radiation services should be available by 2023, the online news report said. Speaking to the Fauquier Times in early April, Melton said a cancer treatment center was in the pipeline, and that he hoped an announcement could be made within 30 to 60 days. “That’s a significant investment here in the community,” he added at the time. Acknowledging the panoply of cancer-treatment suppliers in neighboring Gainesville, Fairfax, and Manassas, Melton said 20 percent of the hospital’s patients (and 25 percent of its employees) come from Culpeper County. Melton said the hospital is working toward reversing patient loss to surrounding competition.

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During the April interview, Melton said Fauquier Health was working toward an expansion into Culpeper County. “Hopefully, we’ll be able to announce pretty soon that we’re working on a site down in Culpeper,” he said, adding that the hospital is considering “an office there for physician services, an imaging center for MRIs, X-rays and ultrasound.” “But we have to go through the state to be able to do so,” he said at the time. According to state records obtained by the Fauquier Times, Fauquier Health submitted a “letter of intent” to build “Fauquier Diagnostic Imaging Center LLC,” a radiology center in Culpeper. The intent is to “establish a specialized center for diagnostic services with MRI and CT services,” according to correspondence between the Virginia Department of Health and Fauquier Health. Erik Bodin, who oversees the state’s process of issuing “Certificates of Public Need” for new health care facilities, explained that reviews are required when health-care providers expand

their capacity for services, but not if existing services are merely relocated. “Moving services from one building to another at the same site would not require any kind of approval from the [Virginia Department of Health],” Bodin said. However, “if they intend to add services such as CT and MRI imaging, radiation therapy and operating rooms, among other things, they’ll need to submit a separate Certificate of Public Need request for that.” Required by the Commonwealth of Virginia, a COPN allows healthcare providers to expand their services once the state determines that certain criteria are met. The process seeks to “contain health care costs while ensuring financial viability and access to health care for all Virginians at a reasonable cost,” according to the Virginia Department of Health website. The only application Fauquier Health has before the state is for “an imaging center just outside of the town of Culpeper,” Bodin said. “That request is still under review with a decision expected in mid-November 2018.” Contact Karen Chaffraix at kchaffraix@fauquier.com

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Owner of proposed new data center under wraps cently approved a new data center to be built by Canadian developers in Remington. Also, OVH, a French company, built a data center that willserve as its U.S. headquarters in Vint Hill.

By Leland Schwartz Times Staff Writer

The Department of Defense is paving the way for a new data storage and processing facility at the Warrenton Training Center, which is operated by the U.S. Army northwest of Warrenton, but its owner remains unclear because the facility is classified. The new data center is needed to carry out the training center’s communications training and support operations, the training center said in a draft environmental assessment report filed ahead of the new construction. The new data center will be located near a similar data center built over the last few years at the Warrenton Training Center’s “Station B,” on Bear Wallow Road on View Tree Mountain. Neither Fauquier County Economic Development Director Miles Friedman nor Warrenton Training Center public affairs officer Susannah York could identify the operator and contractor of the proposed data center because the facility is classified. A similar data center built at Station B in the last few years is widely known to be operated by Vadata Inc., a government contractor and Amazon subsidiary. In 2015, Fauquier County gave Vadata Inc. $2.7 million in Fauquier County tax incentives to build a $200 million data center at Station B. Since 2015, Vadata has paid the county more than $2 million in tax revenue, according to figures provided by Fauquier County Commissioner of the Revenue Ross D’Urso. “Certainly the firm has predicted all along that their presence here would grow,” Friedman said

Report: Data center poses ‘no significant impacts’ to environment

TIMES STAFF PHOTO/LELAND SCHWARTZ A new data center has been proposed for the Warrenton Training Center, but officials say they can’t divulge the facility’s owner because the information is classified. when asked if Vadata is the operator of the new data center. “Having said that, we do not know whether this is their expansion or not.” If the data center is privately owned by Vadata or another firm, Fauquier County will derive additional tax revenue as the facility would be subject to local business- and personal-property taxes on its computers and servers, Friedman said. Friedman said the new data center will mean new jobs, some of which will be filled by local residents. The report said the center would transfer 10 to 20 employees to the center from other locations, and an additional 10 to 20 positions would be filled “from the local population.” In addition, the new data center should help in “strengthening our argument for other data centers to come here,” Friedman said. The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors re-

The report said construction will begin this year. Concrete pads for equipment should be in place by 2020, but it could take additional months or years to complete the project, depending on the training center’s future data-processing and storage needs. The computer-data-processing center would operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the report said. The new center will encompass 40 acres, but half the land will remain undisturbed, according to York, who said the center is “very cognizant of the neighbors” and wants to cause as little visual impact as possible. About 20 acres of forest will be removed, but a “buffer of trees” would be left along the edges of the site “to serve as a visual and noise buffer” between existing buildings and along Bear Wallow Road, the report said. The report contends the data center would have “no significant impacts” to the environment, and therefore a full environmental impact study “is not necessary,” the report said, adding: A “finding of no significant impact is appropriate.” Regarding the facility’s impact on endangered species, only the northern long-eared bat and the yellow lance, a freshwater mussel, which is a candidate for the endangered-species list, have the potential to occur at the project site, the report said. Leland Schwartz can be reached at lschwartz@ fauquier.com

Cecchi family purchases Casanova’s Poplar Springs resort for $4 million RESORT from page 1 Mike Eisele and Richard Thompson were part of the group that bought Poplar Springs in 2014 for $2.1 million and operated it until the sale to Gala Cuisine. Before that, Howard Foer and his wife Lauren Levine owned the property. The stone manor house, which is the resort’s centerpiece, was built in 1928. The deal to purchase Poplar Springs was three months in the works. It was a “pocket” listing — one that was listed by the realtor friend of the seller, Cecchi explained. Cecchi said Gala Cuisine’s plans for Poplar Springs remain in development, but more will be known and revealed Tuesday, Aug. 7, at an open house held at one of the company’s other properties, Foxchase Manor in Manassas.

New name: Poplar Springs Manor

One thing is sure. The name of the

property has already been changed to Poplar Springs Manor and a new website — poplarspringsmanor.com — is in development. The manor is closed for the time being. “We’ll bring in a seasoned team to get it up and going. Anybody who wants to work can apply,” Cecchi said. The new hires will be trained at one of the other venues so they learn the Gala Cuisine way of doing things. “We’re very excited,” Cecchi said. “We’ll be putting our own twist on it, enhancing it. I don’t feel it needs additions. It has a great engine. It just needs to be firing on all cylinders.” Gala Cuisine is in the hospitality business, and Poplar Manor is its fifth property. Gala owns Foxchase Manor North and South in Manassas and Raspberry Plain Manor and Rose Hill Manor in Leesburg. The 90-year-old Poplar Springs appealed to Cecchi because of its

age as well as its location, which is still within an hour’s drive from Washington, D.C., but set in a rural area. Raspberry Manor goes much further back. Cecchi noted the “hyper-historic” Georgian-style building dates to 1752. It was the home of the parents of George Mason, the delegate to the U.S. Constitutional convention in 1787 who was the principal author of the Virginia Bill of Rights that inspired the U.S. Bill of Rights. Rose Hill Manor is another former Mason property in the Georgian style. Foxchase is a neo-classical replica of a Leesburg mansion. “It can hold 2,000 people in one room. It’s the largest privately-owned, non-hotel ballroom in the Mid-Atlantic,” Cecchi said of Foxchase. “VW launched the new Jetta in our building. We supersized [the building] but made it authentic. It feels like a historic manor.”

Foxchase North and South are identical. “We felt we needed a larger version of Raspberry Plain. We had the property to put in two buildings. They are so big that we can hold five, six or seven proms a year. Some of those who attended a prom are now getting married there (at Foxchase) or formed companies and are now holding holiday parties there,” Cecchi said. “If somebody wants something over the top, then it’s Foxchase for a gathering for 1,000.” Rose Hill, Raspberry Plain and now Poplar Springs have a different appeal. “We love Fauquier’s rural aspect,” he said. “The traffic dies down after crossing the county line. We’re 6 miles from the county line but it feels very convenient. [Poplar Springs] is very private, very beautiful. I made a point of staying for the sunset.” Reach James Ivancic at jivancic@ fauquier.com

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Stewart, Kaine exchange sharp jabs in first Senate debate By Jill Palermo

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The stark political differences between incumbent U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine and his Republican challenger Corey Stewart were highlighted Saturday during their first official debate ahead of the Nov. 6 election. During the 90-minute contest, Stewart repeatedly accused Kaine of being “too liberal and too weak” and “doing nothing for Virginia,” while Kaine shot back that Stewart’s strategy appears to be: “Make it nasty, make it personal or make it up,” a refrain Kaine repeated in response to Stewart’s statements. Stewart, who has been chairman of the Prince William Board of Supervisors since 2006 and served as chairman of President Donald Trump’s Virginia campaign, managed to mention Trump several times, repeatedly accusing Kaine of opposing “everything the president does.” Stewart even looked the part, borrowing the president’s style of dress. Stewart wore a navy-blue suit and solid red tie. The two faced off during the Virginia Bar Association’s annual meeting at the upscale Omni Homestead Resort in Bath County. The debate was moderated by Judy Woodruff, anchor and managing editor of the PBS News Hour.

Kaine: Stewart ‘making it nasty’

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Sen. Tim Kaine ments came when Woodruff invited the candidates to question each other. Kaine asked Stewart why he skipped a December 2017 meeting of the Prince William Board of Supervisors to campaign for failed GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore, who has been accused of making sexual advances to teenage girls. Stewart countered by asking Kaine whether former first lady Hillary Clinton forced him to abandon his support for off-shore oil drilling and his opposition to late-term abortion. Kaine said he expected Stewart to “make it nasty, make it personal or make it up,” and called Stewart’s question “an example of all three.” Kaine said he was open to exploring offshore drilling in Virginia but changed his stance after the 2010 BP oil and after the U.S. military declared its opposition to the idea. Kaine also said he voted against a bill banning late-term abortion because it was unconstitutional. For his part, Stewart asked Kaine why he “skipped his entire job for four years” as governor of Virginia. On abortion, Stewart acknowledged his support for overturning Roe v. Wade, saying, “If Roe is overturned, which I believe it should be because it was wrongly decided, [abortion rights] should go back to the states.” Kaine said he lives by his Catholic teachings but added: “I don’t think my job as an elected official involves criminalizing women for exercising their own reproductive choices.”

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Stewart: ‘Not a racist bone in my body.’

Later in the debate, when pressed by Woodruff about Moore, Stewart said he was “bothered” the accusations against Moore were based on “40-year-old allegations.” “In this country, you’re innocent until you are proven guilty,” Stewart said. In response to a question from Woodruff about other controversial figures with whom Stewart has associated — including Jason Kessler, who organized the deadly 2017 Unite the Right rally and “pro-white” Wisconsin congressional candidate Paul Nehlen — Stewart said he was raised to believe that “all people are equal” and added: “There’s not a racist bone in my body.” Stewart went on to say he meets “hundreds of people” and “disavowed them every single time we’ve met somebody like that.” Kaine said it was Stewart who sought out Kessler and Nehlen, “not the other way around.” “It was obvious who Jason Kessler was. And it wasn’t Jason Kessler who went to Corey’s events,” Kaine said. “No, Corey went to Jason Kessler’s events, the architect of that horrible tragedy in Charlottesville that led to the death of a paralegal, that led to the deaths of two state troopers I knew, that led to the horrible injuries of many others.” Stewart’s connection to Kessler was in the news again this week when his

part-time aide, Brian Landrum, accused New York Times reporter Stephanie Saul of breaking into his Woodbridge apartment, an accusation a spokeswoman for the newspaper called “entirely false.” Landrum, meanwhile, has denied any ties to Kessler amid news reports that he was included in a recent Facebook group, run by Kessler, for the purpose of planning another rally this summer. Landrum, who is on the Prince William County payroll, said this week he doesn’t know why he was added to the group and doesn’t recall making the only comment that was attributed to him: four laughing emoji and the words “What all the f—-.” About two months’ worth of chatter from the group surfaced on a left-wing blog site after the City of Charlottesville sought the records as part of its ongoing legal battle with Kessler. During the debate, Stewart sought to turn the tables on Kaine by questioning his association with Leslie Cockburn, a former journalist and Democratic nominee for Virginia’s 5th District congressional seat. Stewart accused Cockburn of being an “anti-Semite.” Kaine said he doesn’t agree with all of Cockburn’s positions on foreign policy but called Stewart’s charge “scurrilous.”

Stewart: Trump is ‘standing up to the Russians.’

During a discussion on Russia and Vladimir Putin, Stewart elicited gasps and laughs from the crowd when he declared: “We finally have a president who is standing up to the Russians.” He went on to say the U.S. and Russia have many “common interests.” Kaine accused Stewart of privately repeating the president’s assertion that special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian meddling into the 2016 election is a “witch hunt.” Later, when Woodruff asked Stewart whether he believes Mueller’s investigation is “a witch hunt,” Stewart replied: “Frankly, it is.” Reach Jill Palermo at jpalermo@ fauquier.com

Democrats kick off Fauquier County campaign By James Ivancic Times Staff Writer

The goal of extending the 2017 wave of Democratic victories to the upcoming November election drew about 200 supporters to the party’s Fauquier County kickoff Sunday where activists talked of flipping two local seats in the House of Representatives and re-electing U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine. Both Leslie Cockburn and Vangie Williams, the Democratic candidates for the 5th and 1st District seats, respectively, urged the audience to get involved in their campaigns and to reach out for support, including Republicans unhappy with their leadership. Cockburn, a former 60 Minutes and Frontline journalist who lives in Rappahannock County, is running against Charlottesville distillery owner Denver Riggleman. The latter became the

Republican Party’s nominee after oneterm incumbent Republican Rep. Tom Garrett withdrew from the race in May, citing his alcohol addiction. Williams, a federal contractor from King George County, is running against Republican incumbent Rep. Rob Wittman in the 1st District. “What the Trump administration gives us every day is mind-boggling,” said Cockburn. She said the Trump administration claims a social safety net isn’t needed even though 41 million Americans were impoverished as of 2016. Cockburn also said Trump policies on tariffs and immigration are hurting Americans. “I was in Campbell County last week talking to a dairy farmer who is getting killed by tariffs. And who’s milking his cows three times a day? Immigrants,” she said.

Cockburn also said she supports extending Medicare eligibility to all. “I’m a woman of color in a Republican district working to get one vote at a time,” Williams said. “I’m not running to sling dirt. I’m running to win votes,” she said. “Everybody needs housing, health care, transportation and [a secure] retirement so that you don’t have to walk seven miles to a job that pays minimum wage,” she said. “I have been homeless. I have faced the loss of my home. I’m resilient and I did all this raising six children.” Williams said she also supports Medicare for all. “You shouldn’t face losing your home to pay for dental treatment,” Williams said. Sunday’s event was sponsored by the Fauquier County Democratic Committee and Fauquier Indivisible.

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Democrat Leslie Cockburn raises twice as much as Riggleman By Jonathan Hunley Times Staff Writer

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Democrat Leslie Cockburn outraised Republican Denver Riggleman in the last quarter in the race for the 5th Congressional District seat, according to figures from the Virginia Public Access Project. Cockburn raised $586,602 to Riggleman’s $217,443, according to VPAP, which tracks money in politics. The Democrat also had more money on hand: $482,557 to Riggleman’s $207,788. “I’m thrilled with our numbers,” Cockburn said in an email, calling her bid a “strong grassroots campaign.” “We received 40,083 contributions with an average of $14.63,” she wrote. Riggleman didn’t enter the contest until June after incumbent Rep. Tom Garrett got out of the race to deal

with an addiction to alcohol. So he said his fundraising effort was “spectacular” considering he had less than a month to gather funds. “We certainly hit our goals,” he said, adding he’s actually ahead of where he needs to be right now with fundraising. The 5th District includes most of Fauquier, but part of the county’s southern end is in the 1st District, which stretches from Hampton Roads to Nokesville. In the race there, incumbent Rep. Rob Wittman, a Republican, was way ahead of Democratic challenger Vangie Williams in fundraising in the last quarter. Wittman raised $258,571 to Williams’ $49,118. Wittman also had the third-most money on hand in Virginia House races at $1,077,963. Williams had $20,740. Reach Jonathan Hunley at jhunley@fauquier.com

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AN APPLICATION BY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY, FOR REVISION OF RATE ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE: RIDER GV, GREENVILLE COUNTY POWER STATION CASE NO. PUR-2018-00084 •Virginia Electric and Power Company d/b/a Dominion Energy Virginia (“Dominion”) has applied for approval to revise its rate adjustment clause, Rider GV. •Dominion requests a total revenue requirement of $121.362 million for its 2019 Rider GV. •A Hearing Examiner appointed by the Commission will hear the case on January 9, 2019, at 10 a.m. •Further information about this case is available on the State Corporation Commission’s website at: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. On June 1, 2018, Virginia Electric and Power Company d/b/a Dominion Energy Virginia (“Dominion” or “Company”), pursuant to § 56-585.1 A 6 of the Code of Virginia (“Code”), filed with the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) an annual update of the Company’s rate adjustment clause, Rider GV (“Application”). Through its Application, the Company seeks to recover costs associated with the Greenville County Power Station (“Greenville County Project” or “Project”), a 1,588 megawatt nominal natural gas-fired combined-cycle electric generating facility and associated transmission interconnection facilities located in Greenville County, Virginia. In 2016, the Commission approved Dominion’s construction and operation of the Greenville County Project and also approved a rate adjustment clause, designated Rider GV, for Dominion to recover costs associated with the Project. The Company expects the Greenville County Project to begin commercial operations by December 2018. In this proceeding, Dominion has asked the Commission to approve Rider GV for the rate year beginning April 1, 2019, and ending March 31, 2020 (“2019 Rate Year”). The three components of the proposed total revenue requirement for the 2019 Rate Year are the Projected Cost Recovery Factor, Allowance for Funds Used During Construction (“AFUDC”) Cost Recovery Factor, and the Actual Cost True-Up Factor. The Company is requesting a Projected Cost Recovery Factor revenue requirement of $113,280,000, an AFUDC Cost Recovery Factor revenue requirement of $0, and an Actual Cost True-Up Factor revenue requirement of $8,082,000. Thus, the Company is requesting a total revenue requirement of $121,362,000 for service rendered during the 2019 Rate Year. For purposes of calculating the Projected Cost Recovery Factor in this case, Dominion utilized a rate of return on common equity (“ROE”) of 9.2%, which was approved by the Commission in its Final Order in Case No. PUR-2017-00038. For purposes of calculating the Actual Cost True-Up Factor, the Company utilized an ROE of 9.6% for the months of January 2017 through March 2017, as approved by the Commission in its CPCN Order; an ROE of 9.4% for the period of April 1, 2017 through November 28, 2017, as approved by the Commission in its Order in Case No. PUE-2016-00060; and an ROE of 9.2% for the November 29, 2017 through December 31, 2017 period, as approved by the Commission in its 2017 ROE Order. If the proposed Rider GV for the 2019 Rate Year is approved, the impact on customer bills would depend on the customer’s rate schedule and usage. According to Dominion, implementation of its proposed Rider GV on April 1, 2019, would increase the bill of a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours per month by approximately $0.90. The Company proposes a change in the methodology for the calculation of a certain allocation factor beginning in 2018 to recognize the output of certain non-utility generators to be used to allocate cost responsibility to the Virginia jurisdiction. In addition, with the exception of the removal of certain Federal and retail choice customers from the Virginia Jurisdiction, the Company indicates it has calculated the proposed Rider GV rates in accordance with the same methodology as used for rates approved by the Commission in the most recent Rider GV Update. Interested persons are encouraged to review the Application and supporting documents for the details of these and other proposals. TAKE NOTICE that the Commission may apportion revenues among customer classes and/or design rates in a manner differing from that shown in the Application and supporting documents and thus may adopt rates that differ from those appearing in the Company’s Application and supporting documents. The Commission entered an Order for Notice and Hearing that, among other things, scheduled a public hearing on January 9, 2019, at 10 a.m., in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, to receive testimony from members of the public and evidence related to the Application from the Company, any respondents, and the Commission’s Staff. Any person desiring to testify as a public witness at this hearing should appear fifteen (15) minutes prior to the starting time of the hearing and contact the Commission’s Bailiff. The public version of the Company’s Application, as well as the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing, are available for public inspection during regular business hours at each of the Company’s business offices in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Copies also may be obtained by submitting a written request to counsel for the Company, Lisa S. Booth, Esquire, Dominion Energy Services, Inc., 120 Tredegar Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219. If acceptable to the requesting party, the Company may provide the documents by electronic means. Copies of the public version of the Application and other documents filed in this case also are available for interested persons to review in the Commission’s Document Control Center located on the first floor of the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Interested persons also may download unofficial copies from the Commission’s website: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. On or before January 2, 2019, any interested person wishing to comment on the Company’s Application shall file written comments on the Application with Joel H. Peck, Clerk, State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. Any interested person desiring to file comments electronically may do so on or before January 2, 2019, by following the instructions on the Commission’s website: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. Compact discs or any other form of electronic storage medium may not be filed with the comments. All such comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2018-00084. On or before October 5, 2018, any person or entity wishing to participate as a respondent in this proceeding may do so by filing a notice of participation. If not filed electronically, an original and fifteen (15) copies of the notice of participation shall be submitted to the Clerk of the Commission at the address above. A copy of the notice of participation as a respondent also must be sent to counsel for the Company at the address set forth above. Pursuant to Rule 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules of Practice”), any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. Any organization, corporation, or government body participating as a respondent must be represented by counsel as required by Rule 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of the Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2018-00084. On or before November 2, 2018, each respondent may file with the Clerk of the Commission, and serve on the Commission’s Staff, the Company, and all other respondents, any testimony and exhibits by which the respondent expects to establish its case, and each witness’s testimony shall include a summary not to exceed one page. If not filed electronically, an original and fifteen (15) copies of such testimony and exhibits shall be submitted to the Clerk of the Commission at the address above. In all filings, respondents shall comply with the Commission’s Rules of Practice, including 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, and 5 VAC 5-20-240, Prepared testimony and exhibits. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2018-00084. All documents filed with the Office of the Clerk of the Commission in this docket may use both sides of the paper. In all other respects, all filings shall comply fully with the requirements of 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice. The Commission’s Rules of Practice may be viewed at http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. A printed copy of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and an official copy of the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing in this proceeding may be obtained from the Clerk of the Commission at the address above. VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY

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Judge narrows lawsuit against proposed Walker Drive development By Leland Schwartz Times Staff Writer

Fauquier County Circuit Court Judge Jeffrey Parker has thrown out most of a lawsuit opposing the mixed-use development planned for Walker Drive but permitted all but one plaintiff to continue pursuing “standing,” allowing the nearly year-old legal effort to move forward. Seven plaintiffs who live near Walker Drive in Warrenton filed the lawsuit in August 2017 over concerns about light pollution, traffic and noise they fear would accompany the mixed-use development. The Warrenton Town Council voted in July 2017 to approve a rezoning allowing up to 116 apartments and condominiums as well as shops, restaurants, commercial uses and possibly a movie theater or bowling alley on a 31-acre tract bordered by East

Lee Street, Walker Drive, Academy Hill Road and U.S. 15. Parker ruled July 18 that the primary plaintiff, William Semple, can no longer be a party to the lawsuit because his Falmouth Street home is not in sufficient proximity to the development site. However, the judge allowed six other Hidden Creek area residents to further argue why the development would pose them “particularized harm,” the legal test for having standing to sue. All live directly across the street from the planned development and can access their homes only via Walker Drive. Land-use and zoning attorney John Foote, who represents the developers of the Walker Drive project, said the judge’s decision limits the plaintiffs’ ability to continue their case. “We’re very much encouraged,” Foote said. “The judge basically threw out nearly all of it. This effec-

tively, dramatically narrows the case and lets them proceed on only very limited grounds.” Foote said the developers, nonetheless, will not move ahead with their project until the case is resolved. Hank Day, an attorney representing the Town of Warrenton, said Parker’s ruling did not grant standing per se but allows the plaintiffs to make further arguments for it. “The court overruled our demurrer on their standing, leaving them the right to plea. I’ll concede they have the right to proceed,” Day said. Semple, however, said he and the other plaintiffs were encouraged by the ruling. “What we’re looking for is a plan that the residents can live with and causes less harm,” Semple said. Leland Schwartz can be reached at lschwartz@ fauquier.com

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No matter your political persuasion, there is no doubt the last couple of weeks have provided plenty of motivation to get to the polls this November. Consider the recent controversies. From President Trump’s hardline stance with NATO and his posturing in the press regarding British Prime Minister Theresa May to his landmark summit with Vladimir Putin — after which he had to clarify whether he believes the Russian president or his own intelligence services — voters have more than enough reason to stand up and pay attention. On the state level, the week saw U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine and GOP challenger Corey Stewart trade barbs in their first debate, which came days after Stewart’s campaign lashed out at the press. The issue: Reports by multiple media outlets that a part-time county employee and Stewart campaign aide was included in a closed Facebook group run by white-nationalist Jason Kessler, organizer of the deadly August 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville. The reported purpose of the group was to plan yet another rally this summer. Stewart’s staffer made only one comment in the group, which had nothing to do with planning a rally, but he nonetheless remained a part of the group for several weeks. Whatever your take on these issues, each of us has the power to do something about them: Vote on Election Day. Yet, an alarming number of eligible voters OUR VIEW choose not to use that power. An estimate from the United States Election Project suggested that turnout in the 2016 presidential election was around 56.9 percent, slightly down from 58.6 percent in 2012. And if you think that’s bad, consider voter-turnout numbers in Virginia’s off-year state and local elections. Those elections matter, too, and have real consequences. Consider: In Fauquier County, some are frustrated that county officials have taken so long to decide about building a new middle school and have delayed a decision on whether to build a new library. Yet, only about 32 percent of county’s registered voters participated in the 2015 local elections, the last time the supervisors and school board members were on the ballot. In Warrenton, some residents were upset about a rezoning that will allow new apartments and condominiums to be built along Walker Drive, a matter that is now the subject of a lawsuit. The Warrenton Town Councilmembers who made that decision were elected in 2016 by about 30 percent of Warrenton’s voters. Even Virginia’s statewide elections rarely turn out even 50 percent of registered voters. The November 2017 election, which resulted in a new Democratic governor and near-Democratic takeover of the House of Delegates was decided by 47.6 percent of voters statewide. On the national level, it’s easy for some voters to feel disenfranchised. A Gallup poll in January showed 42 percent of Americans, on average, identify as political independents, while 29 percent identify as Democrats and 27 percent as Republicans. Still, the two-party duopoly dominates the election process, making it difficult for independent or third-party candidates to get on the ballot or even the debate stage. This dynamic encourages party candidates to veer to extremes in order to energize their base voters. Even though President Trump won the presidency in 2016, Democrat Hillary Clinton won the popular vote, demonstrating just how tight the contest truly was. Might things have been different if those who voted in 2012 turned out in 2016? While the two campaigns might be to blame for not turning out more supporters, those who stayed home made a choice by declining to exercise their right to vote. Republican, Democrat, Independent or third party; Trump supporter or opponent; pro-Kaine or pro-Stewart, the question is the same: Why be passive? Why let others decide for you? If you are upset enough about international, state or local issues — upset enough to complain to a neighbor or write a letter to the editor — then there is no excuse. We have the power — indeed the right — to make a difference, which is granted to every adult citizen in the U.S. Constitution. Why be silent at the one moment you have the most power to do something about it? Take a stand. Vote.

FAUQUIER FLASHBACKS: FROM THE FAUQUIER TIMES In October 1962, the Francis Fauquier Garden Club hosted the fall meeting of the Shenandoah District of the Federation of Garden Clubs at Airlie. Mrs. A. C. Engard of the Westham Garden Club of Richmond (right) shows a detail from her “Platter Party for Teenagers” to Mrs. B.A. Davis of the Francis Fauquier Club. 75 Years Ago July 29, 1943 The Warrenton Horse Show and Warrenton Pony Show will join forces this year for a combined one-day exhibit on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6, it was announced by horse show president J. North Fletcher. A fourth member of the Bartenstein family will be on his way to the Armed Forces Thursday, when T. E. (Tim) Bartenstein Jr., 17, goes to Richmond to join the Army Air Corps. He will be accompanied by his father, Clerk of the Court T.E. Bartenstein. Oscar Burgess of Halfway suffered severe cuts about the head on Monday when he fell from the manure spreader he was operating in a field on his farm. He was found about a half-hour after the accident and was rushed to the Middleburg Health Center, where he was treated and returned home. 50 Years Ago Aug. 1, 1968 The Fauquier Sheriff’s Department has appointed a former part-time dispatcher, Ashby W. Olinger of Remington, a full-time deputy sheriff. Deputy Olinger, the son of Mrs. Edna Rosenberger of Remington, graduated from Fauquier high School this year and has been working nights as a dispatcher in

the Sheriff’s Department since Jan. 1. Even though calls for young men to report for armed service tapered off in June and July, there have been almost eight times more called up this year than last. Fauquier County Local Board No. 40, Selective Service, Mrs. Lucille M. Scates, secretary, has called up 78 inductees through July 31. Only 11 were summoned for the first seven months of last year. Sgt. D. W. Megby has returned home to Warrenton after four years’ service in the Marine Corps, including a year in Vietnam and two years at the Marine Corps Barracks in Washington. 25 Years Ago July 28, 1993 Warrenton’s Babe Ruth Braves completed a near-perfect season in fine style Saturday night, topping Morrisville 13-1 on a three-hit pitching performance by Joe Swope. The Braves won 17 of 18 regular season games and outscored their two playoff opponents by a 23-9 margin. The seventh annual Great Fauquier County Business Raft Race is coming Aug. 15 at C. M. Crockett Park. The creative and competitive event, open to all county businesses, is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. — Compiled by John T. Toler

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Town residents subsidizing rural counterparts a baseless and divisive myth In the teeth of county farmers’ experience and multiple studies showing that farms are tax-positive while residential development is tax-negative, the myth that Fauquier’s town residents subsidize their rural counterparts clings to its undeserved life. At a July 12 board of supervisors work session on the merits of increased frequency of now-quadrennial county assessments of real estate values, it was suggested, according to the Fauquier Times, that “(p)roperty values in more rural areas of the county… probably haven’t changed value in 20 years.” I’m sure I speak for every Fauquier farm owner in asserting that this claim is utter nonsense. Along with town residents, county farmers like me watched their property values soar in the years leading up to the bursting of the so-called “housing bubble” in 2007, then saw them plummet during the ensuing economic downturn. To illustrate from personal

experience, in 2006 my wife and I offered to buy a neighboring farm for its assessed valuation. Our offer was refused. Ten years later, that farm sold for 60 percent of its assessed 2006 value. It seems to me that the idea of more frequent property value reassessments could most profitably be explored in the context of a real estate taxation system that recognizes economic reality: Town taxpayers don’t subsidize taxpaying farmers; taxpaying farmers subsidize their town brethren. Fortunately, the likelihood of a real estate tax regime that rewards or penalizes taxpayers on the basis of their demands on public services is remote. Meanwhile, it ill serves local civility for the board of supervisors to waste its time in pursuit of public policy founded on a baseless and pointlessly divisive myth. Les Cheek Warrenton

Embarrassed patriot urges others to speak up After the recent events in Belgium, England, and Finland, I felt compelled to write this letter. We can argue about the environment, abortion, trade, the economy, health care and any number of other issues, but as a veteran and a patriot, I’m embarrassed by the events of the past week. I don’t understand our current president and his views about Russia and our European allies. When did it become patriotic to denigrate our allies and embrace our enemies? If you have studied history at all, you know that NATO is a major reason that we have had peace in Europe for the last 70 years. Is NATO perfect? No. Are there issues? Sure. But to belittle the organization is ridiculous. And then to specifically go after Great Britain (May) and Germany (Merkel), two allies that have stood with us not only in Europe, but also in Iraq and Afghanistan, is nothing short of foolish. Fast forward to Helsinki. The president’s comments at the press conference were distressing. First, he supports Putin, a man that wishes nothing but ill will not only for our country, but for all nations in the West. He has poisoned people, interfered with elections (not only ours, but others as well), caused issues in Crimea and the Ukraine, imprisoned internal opposition candidates and mur-

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dered Russian citizens. Then, our president takes it a step further and talks badly about our own intelligence agencies, blames the U.S. for the poor relations between our countries, and again supports Putin in his allegations.The press conference could not have been more favorable to Putin if Putin had scripted it himself. And this is our great deal maker? I am glad to see politicians of both parties have called our president to task for his poor performance in Europe, but that’s not enough. We as citizens all need to express our concerns and ensure our voice is heard. Write your elected officials, write the White House, talk to your neighbors, protest peacefully if you are so moved, but above all, vote. As an American and a veteran, I’m embarrassed by our president’s performance in Europe. When I was in the Army, I spent almost nine years in Europe as a part of NATO defending this country. I understand that times change and the “Cold War” ended many years ago. For our president to not understand that these times are equally treacherous and that history repeats itself is not only unfortunate, but could prove tragic for us. Max Hall Marshall

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Standing firm against Russian influence

No matter what our political persuasion, we are first and foremost Americans. Most of us have either served in the Armed Forces or have family who did. My grandfather fought in WWI, my father in WWII, my brother served in the Marines during peacetime and two of his children served in Iraq and Afghanistan. We have differing views on certain issues, such as immigration and women’s rights, but we are all, to a person, loyal citizens of this country. A country we love. Now we are faced with a frightening reality — and yes, this is reality and not “fake news” — of a president who demonstrates allegiance to one of our greatest enemies, Russia, and their president who is a former KGB chief and spurns our allies.

It is time for all of us to face the specter of Russian influence at the highest levels. We must turn to our elected representatives, our intelligence agencies, and our military to be vigilant and to actively defend our democracy. As citizens, we are not helpless or mere bystanders; we have a role to play. Call or write your representative to demand action. Stay informed on the issues swirling around us and take a stand. Vote this fall and carefully consider who you trust to protect our democracy — our way of life — during the remainder of this President’s term. The stakes are high and your vote counts, now more than ever.

So, Rep. Tom Garrett is “starting over” after confessing being an alcoholic now seeking treatment. He would “opportunistically find my spots” “once or twice a week just getting obliterated.” He isn’t sure if his alcoholism affected his work in Congress because, “What I mean is that is if you drink too much it affects you even when you’re not drinking too much.” (Fauquier Times, July 11, 2018). He did not express any remorse, contrition, regret, or shame for the extent alcoholism affected his obligation to serve his constituents (for starters, he missed 15.9 percent of floor votes.) There was no mention of life-altering impacts on his constituents. Access to affordable health care comes to mind. Mr. Garrett is merrily dancing away from the havoc in the health insurance industry he helped create by supporting the American Health Care Act of 2017 (AHCA), a cruel, complex bill dissembling the Affordable Care Act. Constituents in the 5th District now face proposed rate increases up to 64.3 percent (Charlottesville has the unique status of having the most expensive health insurance in the United States), diminished choice for coverage options, pending lack of coverage for pre-existing conditions, and being priced

out of coverage for themselves and their families. Health insurance providers have cited repeal of the individual mandate as the major factor causing extreme uncertainty and policy cost increases, less coverage, and unaffordable deductibles. Voters in Virginia’s 5th District face a life-altering choice Nov. 6. Do they want their health care premiums and deductibles to continue to spiral out of control or their access to health care coverage to disappear entirely, or do they want a sensible approach to affordable health care for themselves and families in spite of pre-existing conditions, an accident, the unpredictable onset of debilitating diseases, the birth of a health-compromised baby. One candidate has vowed to follow Mr. Garrett’s staggering footsteps dismantling your access to affordable health care. The other candidate, Leslie Cockburn (lesliecockburnforcongress.org), has identified this issue as a top priority and is adamant about reaching solutions so all of us have access to affordable health care for ourselves and families. Take a few minutes of quiet time to just think about it.

Kathy Kadilak The Plains

5th District voters face a life-altering choice

Nancy Treusch Warrenton

A thank-you from the granddaughter of former publisher, Nick Arundel Dear Len and Vicky,

Thank you for inviting me to share excerpts from “Raising America’s Zoo” with your readers [of Country Spirit Magazine]. Nick thought so highly of the Fauquier community and of the two

of you. I am sure the excerpts in your magazine would have delighted him. Gratefully, Kara Arundel Washington

Are presidential insults liberal fake news? I have been a reader of that supposed liberal Washington newspaper for more than 35 years. When a presidential candidate or president makes fun of a handicapped person, insults a former prisoner of war, ridicules a former presi-

dent, is that liberal fake news? Evangelicals should be ashamed of themselves for admiring this twice-divorced and triple-wife cheater Karl F. Hertag Warrenton

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OBITUARIES James Samuel Jenkins James Samuel ‘Sammy’ Jenkins, age 68, of Bealeton, VA passed unexpectedly on Sunday, July 15th, 2018 at Fauquier Hospital. He was born on February 4th, 1950 in Fairfax, VA, son of the late Thomas & Marion Jenkins. James is survived by two sisters, Winnie Putnam & Shirley Jeffries, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Loretta Heflin and two brothers, Harry Thomas Jenkins & Johnnie Lee Jenkins. The family accepted visitors from on Monday, July 23rd, 2018 at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA 20186. The funeral service was held at on Monday, July 23rd, 2018 at Moser Funeral Home chapel, followed by interment at Culpeper National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Moser Funeral Home to assist with the funeral expense. Online condolences mat be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.

Mary B. McClaugherty Mary Alice McClaugherty, 85 of Warrenton, VA passed away on July 17, 2018 at her home. She was born on April 22, 1933 in Tazewell, VA a daughter of the late Marcus J. Bourne and Marie Burton Bourne. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Williar Frank McClaugherty. Mrs. McClaugherty was a sales representative for Home Interiors and Gifts for 30 years and was a longtime active member of Warrenton Baptist Church. She is survived by her sons, Frank McClaugherty of Warrenton and John McClaugherty of Lorton, VA; her siblings and their spouses, Jack and Betty Bourne, Charlotte, NC, Doug and Imogene Bourne, Lynchburg, VA, Charles and Judy Bourne, and Kenny Bourne all of Jacksonville, FL; two other relatives with whom she was close- nephew, Herbert Claugherty of Princeton, WV and cousin, Ellen Spangler of Ballard, WV. The family received friends on Thursday, July 19 at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton where funeral services were held on Friday, July 20 at 10:00 AM. A reception followed at Warrenton Baptist Church. Interment will be private at Bright View Cemetery, Warrenton. Memorial contributions may be made to Warrenton Baptist Church, 123 Main Street, Warrenton, VA 20186. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.

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Elizabeth Jean-Marie Heffner Elizabeth Jean-Marie Heffner, “Lissy”, beloved by her family and friends, departed this life July 2, 2018 in Port Colborne, Ontario. She leaves behind her parents, Jay and Elizabeth Heffner; two brothers, Craig (Michelle and children) and Christopher; extended family and many friends. Lissy was born December 13, 1988 in Fairfax, Virginia. She is a 2007 graduate of Fauquier High School. An avid horsewoman, exercise rider and licensed jockey, she especially loved working with young or troubled horses. Lissy rode most recently at Pimlico, Maryland, where she also volunteered at Esperanza Center in Baltimore, helping teach English as a second language. Lissy will always be remembered for her lively spirit and her fierce loyalty. Her artwork and many gestures of kindness are treasured by her family and friends. She is loved and missed beyond measure. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 11th at 2:00 PM at Grace Episcopal Church, 5096 Grace Church Lane, Midland, Virginia 22728. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, www.trfinc.org; 10 Lake Ave. Saratoga Springs, New York 12886.

Azell Whatley Nelson Azell Whatley Nelson went to be with our Lord and Savior on July 16, 2018 surrounded by family and friends at Duke University Medical Center. He was born in Marshall, Virginia on January 3, 1948 to the late William H. and Goldia Cook Nelson. At an early age, Azell was baptized and became a member of Salem Baptist Church in Marshall, Virginia. He was a devoted member of Union Baptist Church in Durham, North Carolina for over 20 years, where he faithfully served on the Trustee Broad for many of those years. Azell had a passion for serving others in various callings. Directly after completing high school in Fauquier County, Virginia, Azell decided to join the United States Armed Forces, when he was soon promoted to Tank Commander. In this capacity, he was deployed to Vietnam and was injured while valiantly protecting and saving his company thus earning him the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. After retiring from the Army, he was employed for ten years by Fairfax County Fire Service (Virginia), as a firefighter and EMS. Azell retired from the fire department on disability and then became a cross country charter bus driver for five years. Azell was married to Dina W Jones on September 1, 1979. The marriage was blessed with one son, Shane R Nelson. Azell was deeply loved and respected by family and friends. He enjoyed the quality time spent with them. His time was well spent doing the things that brought him joy, such as motorcycling, photography, camping, tinkering with electronics and machines, and working his lawn care business. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of 39 years, Dina Nelson of the home; son Shane (Rhyan) Nelson of Raleigh, NC; sisters Ann Nelson, Joyce Urby, and Lillian (Robert) Walker; brother Eugene Nelson; sisters-in-law Marian Nelson, Mattie Nelson, and Jean Nelson; motherin-law Martha C Harper; brother-in-law Jameson Carter; 16 nieces and nephews; and a host of cousins and great friends. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to the American Heart Association and/or Union Baptist Church of Durham, North Carolina in memory of Azell Nelson. Funeral services were held on Monday, July 23, 2018, at 1 PM at Union Baptist Church, 904 N. Roxboro St., Durham, NC 27701. Rev. Prince R. Rivers delivered the eulogy. On line condolences may be posted to www.ellisdjones.com

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FAUQUIER HIGH BOYS ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

State champ wrestler took a shot at football By Jeff Malmgren

was going to be [decent] because I didn’t really care about getting hurt. Whenever I would tackle somebody, I would just hit them as hard as I could.” Yet the Falcons’ struggled as a team. They finished with only a 2-8 record. “It bothered me so much,” Camarca said of losing. “But it was still one of the funnest years of football that I’ve played. There was just something about that season.”

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Three years ago, football seemed like a foreign language to Franco Camarca. The word quarterback sounded like hola, and running back was akin to bonjour. He understood those most basic terms, but nothing beyond them. Nose guard seemed like gibberish, let alone phrases such as three technique or A gap. But now Camarca is the Fauquier Times 2018 Fauquier High Boys Athlete of the Year, in part because of his surprising success as a senior football player. He led the Falcons in sacks and tackles-for-loss this past fall in addition to becoming only the fifth wrestler in Fauquier County history to win multiple state championships in a career. Camarca won the 182-pound title in Class 4 this winter after claiming the 170 championship as a junior, but his wrestling skills also turned him into one of Fauquier’s best defensive football players. Early in Camarca’s high school career, a couple of his friends spent a year trying to convince him to play football. He finally acquiesced as a sophomore despite his general ignorance about the sport. “I had no idea what was going on,” Camarca said recently. “I didn’t even know most of the position names. … I just knew to hit people.” The learning curve looked like a mountain with competence hidden in the clouds. So Camarca considered quitting after his first season as a sophomore. “It wasn’t really clicking too well, and it was really aggravating me,” the 18-year-old Orlean resident said. “I wasn’t understanding it as well as everybody else.” Assistant coach Brian Lowrey (now at Kettle Run) helped convince Camarca to stick with football, while assistant coach Ryan Bailey helped Camarca comprehend the sport. “So I’m really thankful for him,” Camarca said of Lowrey. “Every day after practice my sophomore year, we basically talked about my position, and just about football.” Camarca knew plenty about wrestling after beginning that sport at age six. So Bailey and football head coach Joe Prince tried to explain Camarca’s defensive line role using wrestling concepts. Prince’s defensive scheme often used angled attacks, which related well to the shots Camarca had learned to take on the wrestling mat. “We were trying to say to rip his arms though and step to his aiming point, and he didn’t understand any of that,” Prince said of using football lingo. “But a single-leg takedown [approach], all of a sudden he understood. It came natural to him.” So now Prince speaks of Camarca more glowingly than perhaps any player he has coached during this

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Family: Mother, Teresa, is a substitute teacher who home-schooled her elementary-aged children after a career as an accountant. Father, Tommy, owns Windows Plus in Annandale. Brother Vito, 21, is in the U.S. Marine Corps after wrestling at Fauquier High. Sister, Mary, 20, plays soccer at Marymount University after graduating from Seton School. Brother Gino, 16, is a Fauquier High rising junior who wrestles and plays soccer. Marissa, 12, plays soccer and field hockey at St. John the Evangelist. Sister Maria, 10, plays soccer and swims at St. John the Evangelist. Brother Bruno, 7, plays soccer and field hockey at St. John the Evangelist. Pregame music: Not classical songs. “I tried that before I wrestled a couple times, but it made me really calm. I watched this one wrestling movie where this kid was listening to Beethoven, or something, before wrestling. So I tried that. Actually, it worked pretty well, but” that routine didn’t last long. From rugby to football: “I loved rugby, but I always wanted to wear a helmet and

two seasons at Fauquier. “He has all the traits you want in a person,” Prince said. “His mental toughness of how hard he goes every play is what makes him special. You don’t see Franco taking off a play and resting.”

All-out attitude

The landscape of Franco Camarca’s backyard didn’t suit him. So, in front of the family’s pond at the bottom of a hill, he and a friend built a jump for their bikes. “We’d hit the jump at a crazy speed and go flying into the pond,” Camarca said. “I like to go fast” in general. In fact, as a senior wrestler and football player, he appeared unable to down-shift. “When the whistle blows, he’s ready for war,” Fauquier wrestling coach Doug Fisher said. “He’s not going to stop coming until the last whistle. “It’s not just about technique. It’s not just about skill level,” Fisher said. “It’s also about toughness. His attitude and effort was always there.” Joe Prince appreciated those same attributes during Fauquier’s football season. “Everybody likes to say they go

pads. It turns out I hated the helmet and pads. I didn’t realize how heavy the helmet was and how much the pads would restrict my movement. It’s so free in rugby.” Trying track: Won a conference championship in the pole vault as a Fauquier junior. “That went pretty well, but I got a job instead of doing a sport in the spring” as a senior. College: Plans to wrestle for Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. “Everyone there was crazy nice. That really stood out to me. … Part of me was trying to get myself to go [to an NCAA Division I school] and wrestle there, but I did visit a couple schools and [at some] I couldn’t do my major and wrestle at the same time.” Potential major: Mechanical engineering. “A couple of my cousins do it and are always talking about how cool it is – I can design stuff and make stuff. I’ve always grown up doing hands-on work, and I’ve never wanted to work in an office.” Hobbies: “I do a lot of outside stuff. I love fishing. When I was younger I used to do motocross. The past two years I’ve gotten into mountain biking and long boarding.”

hard every play,” Prince said. “But that’s not true, even for hard workers. “That’s a trait that is extremely hard to find,” the coach said. “His hustle might be his best attribute.” Camarca finished fourth on the team with 47 tackles and added five sacks, 9.5 tackles-for-loss and two forced fumbles. So he made the Class 4 Northwestern all-district first team as a defensive lineman while also playing a vital role on Fauquier’s special teams units. On defense, he began the season as a nose guard and defensive end, but then he moved to linebacker following an ankle injury. “I couldn’t really get in my [lineman] stance with my super-swollen foot,” he said. “It’s a lot of work and reading [to play linebacker], but that was awesome. We had never been able to make that many tackles.” Prince moved Camarca around the field to try to put the senior in positions to make plays. “He’s a ball of movement all the time,” the coach said. “He’s an athlete, he’s a competitor, and he’s a very intelligent young man.” He’s also a wrestler. “If I didn’t wrestle, I probably would have been horrible at football,” Camarca said. “But I knew I

For 6-year-old Franco Camarca, the best part of playing roller hockey was checking his opponents. Unfortunately, that’s frowned upon in the sport. “Me and my brother, we were hitting a bunch of people,” Camarca said. “We were just wild kids.” So one day the parent of another player suggested the Camarca boys switch to wrestling. It didn’t take long for them to embrace that sport after their introduction. “It was like, ‘We can really just beat kids up for fun?’” Camarca said with a laugh. “We loved it.” About 10 years later, Camarca reached the peak of that sport by winning a Class 4 state championship as a Fauquier junior. That, however, created immense pressure for him to repeat as a senior. “I was really nervous throughout the whole season: ‘I can’t win once and not win the next one,” Camarca said. “It was in my head the whole time.” A pair of ankle injuries and a broken finger only added to his obstacles. So Camarca failed to win a district or region championship, falling in the finals of both meets to Kettle Run’s Casen Chumley. “Postseason was pretty rough for me,” Camarca said. Yet he rebounded at the state tournament. Camarca met Chumley again in the Class 4 final and claimed revenge by winning 9-3 for the state title. “It was in my head that he had beat me before,” Camarca said. “I was so happy I overcame the mental block.” He overcame his injuries, too. “He battles and doesn’t complain about all that,” Fauquier coach Doug Fisher said. “He’s just a warrior, really.” Camarca’s performance also helped the Falcons place second in the team standings, giving them a top-two state finish each of the past five seasons with a top-10 finish in each of the past 12 seasons. Individually, Camarca went 34-7 as a senior and ended his career with a 132-44 record thanks to a unique combination of strength and quickness for a 182-pound wrestler. “His strength-to-weight ratio is really high, and his speed really good,” Fisher said. “He just doesn’t quit, and he’s tough as nails.”

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In the typical annual migration of foxhunting professionals, a number of local hunt clubs have new staff members. Some have come, including those moving back to Virginia’s storied hunt country after a short time away, while others have gone. Neil Amatt, for example, has been named new huntsman for Loudoun Fairfax Hunt, kenneled near Leesburg. English-born and trained, Amatt hunted hounds at Georgia’s Midland Foxhounds, then served as whipper-in at the Blue Ridge Hunt and Piedmont Foxhounds. He now has plans for the historic Loudoun Fairfax hunt club. “Anticipation, punctuality, how you present yourself – all these things are drilled into you in the English system,” Amatt said. “You start in the kennels.” Outgoing Loudoun Fairfax huntsman Stephanie Wilcox plans to open a dog training business near Hamilton. Previously huntsman for the Loudoun West hunt, Martyn Blackmore returned to Virginia from coastal South Carolina’s Low Country Hounds to take the horn at Princess Anne Hunt south of Fredericksburg. Born in Somerset in southwest England, both Blackmore’s grandfather and great-grandfather worked as harbourers with the Devon and Somerset staghounds. Tony Gammell, a 17-year veteran at the Keswick Hunt, replaced Blackmore at Low Country. Pennsylvania’s Rolling Rock Hunt took on Sam Clifton as new huntsman. Clifton formerly whippedin to the Curre Foxhounds in Britain, Toronto and

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Former Loudoun West huntsman Martyn Blackmore, left, returned after three years with the Low Country Hounds in South Carolina to take the horn at the Princess Anne Hunt southeast of Fredericksburg. North York Hunt in Canada, Blue Ridge Hunt in Berryville, and Cheshire in Pennsylvania. He was huntsman for Maryland’s Green Spring Valley Hunt, then huntsman at Saxonburg Hunt. Clifton’s father, Steve, is huntsman for Bear Creek Hounds in Georgia after many years at Ontario’s Eglinton Caledon. More information and photos are online at foxhuntinglife.com.

The Old Dominion Hounds host a prehunt season trail ride series in August. Dates are Saturday, Aug. 4 from new joint-master Tim Colgan’s Outta The Way Farm near Orlean, Sunday, Aug. 12 from new joint-master Bonnie Barr-Briggs’ Riot Farm (parking at Houyhnhmn) near Hume, and Saturday, Aug. 25 from the ODH hunter trial field near Orlean. The ride on the 25th will include an “introduction to hounds” for young horses when huntsman Jeff Woodall parades the pack past the trail group. All rides are at 9 a.m., all are two hours with optional jumping available, and all will be divided into groups for different speeds as requested. Each event is followed by a potluck lunch; bring a dish to share. Details are on the club website: olddominionhounds.weebly.com, or call 540-3642929 for details and directions. The Piedmont Foxhounds host an August series as well, with rides Aug. 4 from Dencrest near Atoka, Aug. 11 from Oak Spring near Upperville, Aug. 18 from Atoka Farm at Atoka, and Aug. 25 from Blue Ridge Farm near Upperville. All rides are at 8 a.m. Call the hunt number 540-592-7199 for details. Casanova Hunt hosts an Aug. 11 ride at 9 a.m. from Eastern View near Midland, and another at 8 a.m. Aug. 25 from Weston. The second ride will be walking out with huntsman Tommy Lee Jones and the hounds. Details are at casanovahunt.com.

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FAUQUIER HIGH GIRLS ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

The real Diehl in field hockey By Fred Hodge

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Caroline Diehl will continue a family tradition at Roanoke College next month. The recent Fauquier High graduate will become the fourth child in her family to play varsity sports collegiately when she commences practice with the Maroon field hockey team. And she will arrive as the Fauquier Times 2018 Fauquier High Girls Athlete of the Year after being a four-year starter for the Falcons’ hockey program and earning three varsity letters in soccer. That is the second such accolade for the Diehl family with her older brother Garrett as the 2011 Fauquier High Boys Athlete of the Year. In fact, they are the first brother-sister combination to be so honored. Garrett Diehl went on to play football at Davidson College in North Carolina before transferring to Maryland’s McDaniel College. Colin Diehl, a 2012 FHS graduate, was a McDaniel football player, while Caroline Diehl will join older sister, Megan (2015 FHS graduate) on Roanoke’s field hockey squad. “I didn’t feel forced to do it,” Caroline Diehl said of playing a college sport. “But I saw them and thought it was pretty cool. … So I wanted to be like them. “I’m excited about it,” she said. “I feel dramatic about it because it is a legacy.” The Diehl children’s love of sports came naturally. Their father, Scott, wrestled and played football and rugby while their mother, Debbie, played field hockey and basketball. Caroline Diehl began her athletic indoctrination early by playing youth soccer and basketball with a brief stint of gymnastics. She also took dance lessons until she began middle school. Diehl attended her older siblings’ athletic events growing up, which helped fuel her fascination. “I remember going to football games and the stands were packed. It was so cool,” she said. Athletics also satisfied her competitive fire. “I’m in love with the sports that I play,” she said. “I also find it easier during the school year when I’m playing sports. ... Made me manage my time better. And “you learn from the losses,” she said. “You learn to hold yourself accountable. … I definitely learned a lot of discipline.”

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With Megan Diehl entering her senior season of Fauquier field hockey, Caroline Diehl participated in preseason conditioning and drills during the summer before her freshman year. That was a valuable experience. “I had a large group of friends even before walking in the door,” Diehl said. “Going to high school is scary enough. Having those friends beforehand is nice.” She also immediately enjoyed the sport. “Very different than anything I’ve ever played,” she said. Diehl went on to become a captain as a senior and earned second-team all-region honors for a 13-4 squad. She will now take her skills to Roanoke to play one season with her older sister, which Diehl finds very satisfying. “I model myself after Megan in all honesty,” she said. “I see how well she has done. Always kept her grades up, and her coach expects lot from her. “I probably wouldn’t even know about Roanoke

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Family: Father, Scott, is retired from the FBI. Mother, Debbie, is a flight attendant with United Airlines. Brother Garret, 25, is an insurance agent in Montana. Brother Colin, 23, works for a cell phone firm in Baltimore. Brother J.T., 15, is a rising sophomore at Fauquier who plays football, basketball and lacrosse. Potential occupation: “Flight attendant like my mom. I want to become fluent in French, work as a flight attendant, be able to use that and get the benefits from traveling by working for an airline, like I’ve gotten from my mom. I’ve gotten to go places for free.”

if it wasn’t for her,” she said. “There were times when I was considering going to a big school and not playing a sport. “But then I thought I want to be a name, not a number,” she said. “Playing a sport is going to enhance the whole college experience.” Brooke Settle, her coach at Fauquier, firmly believes Diehl will flourish at Roanoke, especially because all games are played on artificial surfaces. Diehl had sharpened her skills at an indoor facility in Fredericksburg, where the pace of play is much faster than on the natural grass surface of Fauquier’s field. She also showed those turf skills during a 2016 trip to the VHSL state tournament in Virginia Beach. “She was, by far, the best field player on [the] turf I’ve ever seen,” Settle said. “Turf is definitely where she is her best. She has that excellent ball control.” Diehl has fond memories of that entire state experience, which ended with an overtime loss to eventual state champion Great Bridge. “Playing on the Astro Turf is crazy and awesome,” she said. “Just the entire thing of going to Virginia Beach, staying in a hotel for free and being with friends and teammates.”

‘Truly a warrior’

Fauquier’s girls soccer team struggled during Caroline Diehl’s senior season. The youthful team wrestled with an inability to score all spring, but Diehl still looks at the season positively despite the Falcons finishing with only two wins.

Potential college major: Business, French or sociology. Favorite subjects/least favorite: French, sociology and English/Math and science. Goals: “Dean’s List. I just want to improve my skills and get some playing time.” Favorite restaurant/foods: Chick-fil-A/Thai and Chinese. “I have a really bad sweet tooth, so anything sweet, especially chocolate.” Favorite TV shows: “Friends,” “The Office,” “Fixer Upper” and “Property Brothers.” Favorite movies: “Kingsman: The Secret Service,” “Forrest Gump” and “The Heat.” Hobbies: Running and watching Netflix.

Her most significant role, along with the three other captains, was creating and sustaining that positive mindset, Falcons coach Rick Ashley said. “They took ownership from day one,” he said. “I’m sure that Caroline had a lot to do with that. She was a tremendous leader during a difficult season where we had a young team.” Ashley was patient with Diehl and others as they adjusted to the high school pace. “One of the best coaches I’ve ever had,” she said. “He did not focus on winning, but on improving. “He taught us life lessons along with that,” she said. “He is amazing, and that’s what made me stick with soccer.” Ashley was even more effusive in his thoughts about Diehl’s impact on the program. “I can’t begin to tell you how much she meant to our team,” he said. “Caroline is one of my favorite players that I have ever coached. ... I credit Caroline in a major way for the terrific attitude of the team. “Such an amazing competitor, and she was truly a warrior for us in the midfield,” Ashley said. “She fought and gave her all to win every ball. ... She was truly one of those players that left it all on the field. She was simply strong, tough, courageous and determined.” Ashley also lauded Diehl’s strong academic performance throughout her career, which is one of the pillars he has for his program, exemplified by the 21 varsity girls combining for a 3.67 grade point average. “The very definition of the true student-athlete,” Ashley said of Diehl. “Caroline is wonderful. ... I will miss her tremendously.”

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Nonprofit drops Middleburg Bank over client access Middleburg FISH cites ‘community-unfriendly’ policies By Leonard Shapiro Contributing Writer

One of Middleburg’s oldest charitable organizations has closed out its checking account with the newly-merged Middleburg Bank as a result of the bank’s decision to change some of its services, including the addition of a now-required minimum balance of $1,500 on most checking accounts. Martha Cotter, president of the local nonprofit organization known as Middleburg FISH, sent a letter on June 22 to the bank’s CEO, Michael Clarke, informing him of the decision to take its business elsewhere. “We did it because it has become very apparent that the people in Middleburg that FISH is trying to help don’t really have access to the Middleburg Bank anymore,” Cotter said last week. “We don’t want to keep our money there if people we’re serving can’t even use it. We had a board meeting in February and I raised the issue at that time. We’ve been discussing it, and everyone [on the board] agreed this is the right thing to do.” In an interview on Friday, July 13, Clarke said he had read Cotter’s letter and it “caught me by surprise.” “It’s disappointing because we have always actively supported such charitable and nonprofit organizations in a variety of different ways,” he said. Clarke also said he had been out of the office last week but at some point, intended to respond to Cotter’s concerns.

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Middleburg Bank merged with Reston-based Access Bank in April 2017 and now has assets totaling about $2.8 billion. mediate financial needs, including unpaid utility bills or delinquent rent and medical bills, for example. FISH volunteers are availMartha Cotter able Monday through Friday to take telephone calls from those needing help. Cotter began her letter to Clarke by writing, “We have had an account with Middleburg Bank since our founding…over 50 years ago. With your new regulations, Middleburg/Access Bank is no longer a community bank. Many members of our community who are assisted by Middleburg FISH can no longer bank with you with the requirement to maintain a $1,500 balance.” “The median income of Middleburg is $55,000, less than half the Loudoun County median income of $126,000,” the letter continued. “With no service on Saturday mornings and 5 p.m. closing during the week you have made Middleburg Bank inaccessible to a large number of people in our community. How ironic that your name is ACCESS! “Therefore, we feel compelled to vote with our feet against your community-unfriendly practices. For over 50 years, Middleburg FISH, which is run entirely by volunteers, has helped our neighbors who find themselves in temporary financial difficulty, due to illness, injury, or job loss. Our mission is to provide instant and sympa-

thetic help to our neighbors when they are most in need. How unfortunate that you are the new neighbor in town. Wish we could persuade you to adopt communiMichael Clarke, Middleburg ty-friendly poliBank CEO cies.” Cotter said the organization had about $40,000 in its account and has now opened a new account in The Bank of Charles Town, which has a branch in Middleburg.

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Clarke acknowledged that the reconstituted Middleburg Bank, with its flagship branch in the village, now prefers to focus on larger commercial and individual accounts over the smaller individual account-holders the bank had traditionally served since its inception in 1924. “I don’t believe it’s in the competency of our bank to service customers who have that kind of account profile,” he said. He also added that the newly-merged bank is ready and willing to work with charities and nonprofits in order to help them properly navigate the financial waters and eventually to prosper. “We’ve been doing that for years and will continue to help them in any way we can,” he said. Middleburg Bank merged with Reston-based Access Bank in April 2017 and now has assets totaling

about $2.8 billion. Since the merger, a number of new fees and minimum balances have been instituted, along with reduced hours. In April, Clarke confirmed to the Fauquier Times that at least 4,000 of the bank’s 42,000 clients had left the bank. Another 60 of the bank’s 200 employees from its 13 branches, most located in Loudoun, Fauquier and Prince William counties, also have departed since the merger, he said. A number of changes were made at all the locations, including the elimination of free checking, a $1,500 minimum balance on many checking accounts, shorter hours at drive-up teller windows and no Saturday hours for the first time in recent memory. Reach Len Shapiro at badgerlen@aol.com

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Farm vehicles: What do I need to know? On July 25, the Fauquier County Extension Office will present a program on the rules and regulations for farm vehicles. The laws governing farm vehicles can be confusing to farmers as well as the non-farming public. Topics to be covered include: F-tags, farm use tags, pending hours of service and electronic logging

device legislation, and intra/interstate transportation exemptions. Speakers include representatives from Virginia Farm Bureau and Virginia State Police Motor Carrier division. The program will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 9108 John S Mosby Highway, Upperville, from 6-8:30 p.m. Contact 540-341-7950.

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What to do about Mom?

The respirator’s soft “chhhh… pffff” sounded in the background as Susan and I sat at the kitchen table. “Years ago,” Susan told me, “I promised Mom, come hell or high-water, I would let her die at home. This has come pretty close to hell.” I know – I’ve been a caregiver, too. But what do you do when you’re the caregiver and medical needs outpace your ability to finance care? Susan’s parents had not gone into retirement financially unprepared; They each had Federal pensions and Social Securit. They had substantial savings, little debt and no mortgage. But four years ago, on Thanksgiving, Susan’s mother had a massive hemorrhagic stroke. She spent three weeks in the hospital, and another 30 days in rehab. But when she failed to make progress in her recovery, she

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opportunity for farmers to play a role in reducing hunger in their communities.” “Fresh produce is the most-requested item by our agency partners, and all seven food banks have a strategic plan for increasing the amount of fruits and vegetables they distribute through their networks,” Oliver explained. “Each regional food bank works with farmers in their service area to identify mutually beneficial packing and freight fees to help facilitate the donation to the food bank.” The credit continues through 2021. Growers interested in participating should complete a Virginia Department of Taxation Food Crop Donation Tax Credit application, form FCD-1, available at tax.virginia.gov/sites/default/files/taxforms/credits/2017/fcd-1/fcd-2-2017.pdf

HISTORIC WILLISVILLE

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Notable for its classic design, the Warrenton Library, photographed in 1935, was considered one of the most beautiful in the state.

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The story of Fauquier County’s ‘repository of knowledge’ By John Toler

“There is to be no cost to the county in acquiring the library.”

Associate Editor

Discussions continue about where a new Fauquier County Public Library should be built in Warrenton, and how it will be financed. The issue today, as it was 40 years ago, is that the current facility has been outgrown, and finding parking nearby is a problem. The only library that many people know is the facility at 11 Winchester St., which opened in 1982. The structure itself is much older, dating back to 1929, when it was built as the Garrett Garage, and in its day was the largest commercial building in Fauquier County. Owned by the Thad N. Fletcher family for many years, the building was the home of a succession of different automobile dealerships until 1965.

History of the Warrenton Library

Efforts to have a library in Warrenton date back to Nov. 1, 1907, when a group met at Mecca, on Culpeper Street. Under the chairmanship of Judge George Latham Fletcher, it was agreed that after raising $200 and securing the donation of 1,000 books, the newly-formed Warrenton Library Association could be ready to “serve the booklovers of the community.” Elected president of the association was H. C. Groome of Airlie, and Mrs. S.A. Appleton as vice president; C.E. Tiffany, treasurer, and Miss S. F. Hamilton, secretary. Miss Frank Moore (later Mrs. G. L. Fletcher) was to be the first librarian (at a rate of $150 per year). Use of the library would be by subscription, rather than being a public library. Each subscriber was asked to send a list of a dozen books he or she would like the library to acquire, and dues were set at $2.50

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Fauquier native John Barton Payne provided much of the funding for the first library building, which opened in 1923.

per year. The association rented the basement room in the Farmers Hotel, which was located on the site of the present-day Red Truck Bakery. It opened in 1908 and was welcomed by the community.

Fire forces a move

However, during the Great Fire of Nov. 22-23, 1909, a large part of the west side of Warrenton was burned, including the Farmers Hotel, and most of the books and furniture of the library. Those books that survived were stored at a business at 65 Main St. With $700 in insurance coverage and the books that were saved, the library re-opened in early 1910 in space in the California Building donated by the owner, Col. Thomas Smith. Replacement books were purchased, and soon afterward, the library could boast 75 subscribers and 1,120 titles. In 1911, the library moved into the annex of the Warren Green Hotel, where it remained for the next 12

years. The rent was $10 per month. It was at this point that Fauquier County native Judge John Barton Payne (1855-1935) – who had a successful career in law, public service and investments in Chicago – learned of the community’s desire to build its own library. He came forward with an offer of $25,000, with the sole condition that other people also donate. A new committee under Chairman C. E. Tiffany was formed, and Judge Payne’s donation accepted. In addition, more than 300 citizens pledged donations as well. The lot on Courthouse Square, where the Warrenton Municipal Building stood until the 1909 fire, was purchased with a bequest of $5,000 from Elizabeth Sharpless Keith, a friend of the library who had recently died. Plans for the new library were drawn up by the Washington architectural firm of Dunn & Dennings, and after final acceptance, a construction contract was signed with the Harris Brothers Co. of Warrenton. In June 1923, the cornerstone was laid, and the formal dedication took place on May 20, 1924. Notable speakers at the dedication included Dr. Edwin A. Alderman, president of the University of Virginia, the Hon. R. Walton Moore and Judge Payne. The Warrenton Library Association continued to rely on membership dues, rental of the basement offices to the local Red Cross chapter (an arrangement that lasted from 1933 to 1964), and its annual teas,

and bequests. For many years, the library received financial support from Fauquier County and the Town of Warrenton. Miss Moore was succeeded as librarian by Miss Clara Fitzgerald Spilman, and after her death in 1913, Miss Ida Pollard Evans accepted the post, serving until her retirement in 1962. A significant change in policy came on May 1, 1964, when the library made its services available to the public without charge. A fundraising campaign headed by Col. George T. Walker raised $50,000 in contributions, some of which were used to remodel the building.

Fauquier County takes over

Things began to change in May 1969, following a recommendation by an official study committee of the Fauquier Board of Supervisors that the county acquire the privately-owned facility, which had been See LIBRARY, Page 22

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National Register of Historic Places eyes Willisville By Vicky Moon

Contributing Writer

Just over the northern Fauquier County line, in a speck of southwest Loudoun County, is the village of Willisville. It dates to Reconstruction and includes a number of modest houses and a church. An old schoolhouse has been converted into a home. All of the residents of the predominately African-American village didn’t have indoor plumbing until 2007. Chamber pots, slop buckets and outhouses were once part of the daily routine. The crossroads was named after Heuson Willis, who owned a cabin on 3 acres he purchased for $100 just after the Civil War. A headstone in a rundown cemetery on the northwest edge of the property, aptly named Willisville Road, reads Hanson Willis 1862-1900. That’s his son. This once-neglected cemetery, currently under renovation and renewed scrutiny, has drawn the attention of residents and several generous benefactors. And the Mosby Heritage Area Association has teamed up with the community to gain a nomination on the National Register of Historic Places. The area has included eight generations of the Dulany family who lived at circa 1770 Welbourne. This 565-acre estate was founded by John Peyton Dulany, who later moved up the road to Old Welbourne. His son, Richard Henry Dulany, took over Welbourne and is credited as the founder of the Upperville Colt and Horse Show in 1853. He also served as a master of the Piedmont Fox Hounds. Now, Dulany Morison, 36, is helping with the project to complete the application to the Virginia Department of Historic Places for the designation. “If approved, “ he said, “it’s expected you’ll receive the designation.”

It is believed that Hanson Willis is a relative of Willisville founder Heuson Willis. In addition, he has reached out to area residents for contributions toward the estimated $15,000 needed to complete the project. “To have an almost pristine freed men’s village intact, it’s worthwhile to recognize that and preserve it,” said Steve Price, chairman of the Mosby Heritage Area Association based near Middle-

burg. “It’s an important historic reference with the school and church. They stayed near the adjoining farms where their ancestors had served as slaves. “Arcola and Sterling have been obliterated. Mosby Heritage is dedicated to telling the stories that have occurred and preserving the cultural landscape.”

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Resurrecting the broken: Cemetery conservator Robert Mosko and his crew spent several days in June continuing the repair work on gravestones vandalized in the Warrenton Cemetery. Shown getting a tool for his father is Evan Mosko; Robert Mosko cleans the base while Ryan Barlow carefully lowers the bottom of the stone – marking the graves of Douglas Turner Day and his wife, Clare Forsythe Wise. More repairs were made on the broken cross in the foreground. Currently, only 26 of the nearly 100 damaged or overturned gravestones remain unrestored.

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The story of Fauquier County’s ‘repository of knowledge’ LIBRARY, from Page 19 facing mounting financial problems. “There is to be no cost to the county in acquiring the library,” it was reported in the May 15, 1969, edition of The Fauquier Democrat. The acquisition had the full backing of the library board, according to Mrs. Robert K. Neilson, president of the association. Minimum operating cost was put at $25,000, but the report urged that proper operation would be closer to $50,000. The transfer was completed that summer, and in August, a new board of trustees from the county’s magisterial districts appointed. The following September, a new library board was elected, with William D. Snyder was the new chairman; Mrs. Philip Nelson, vice chairman; and John Ramey, treasurer. Other trustees included Paul Gwin, Mrs. Flora Coppage, Mrs. Mary Crockett and Mrs. Wade Stinson. A new set of bylaws was adopted, and the name of the facility formally changed to “The Fauquier County Public Library.” Suzanne Melville was hired as the first paid professional librarian in 1971, serving until 1979, when she was succeeded by Patricia Downey. The current librarian, Maria Del Rosso, has served since 1991.

Library searches for more space

It was during Mrs. Melville’s ten-

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Philanthropist Edward L. Stephenson contributed more than $255,000 to make the new Fauquier County Public Library a reality.

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A unique feature of the garden in front of the library is the fountain and statue of a young girl, “Virginia,” created by Heath King. The garden is dedicated to the memory of library patron Hildegarde van Roijen of Warrenton, and Jean Pearson and Joan Simpson Brown of the Cedar Run Garden Club. ure that efforts were made to provide larger quarters. She felt that by 1973,

the need for “…more space and better facilities was self-evident. There is literally no shelf space available for books.” Options explored included adding on to the existing building; erecting a new building on the present site; or remodeling the old High Street school for a library. In March 1976, the library board asked the supervisors to designate the Bishop property at 62-70 Culpeper St., also known as the “Shadow Lawn” area, as the site of a new library, and in May they voted unanimously to build there. However, nearby residents and others objected to the location, and in July 1978, the supervisors asked the Circuit Court to schedule a $1 million bond to finance the library. When the proposition was put to a vote in February 1979, it was defeated 2-to-1. A month after the referendum, Warrenton businessman Edward L. Stephenson gave the Town of Warrenton $130,000 with which to buy the vacant former Bekins Transfer building on the corner of Winchester Street and Alexandria Pike from the heirs of Mrs. Mary Perkins Fletcher (1888-1978), widow of T. N. Fletcher. In addition, Mr. Stephenson contributed additional funds to renovate the building and landscape the front area. He stated that his reason for the generous gifts was to make “that focal point of Warrenton” into an “attractive, integral part of the town,” as reported in the April 22, 1982, edition of The Fauquier Democrat. Still looking for a workable site, the library board asked that they be allowed to move its public services to the unfinished fourth floor of the courthouse on Culpeper Street, and

$110,000 was allocated for that purpose. However, Mr. Stephenson became involved, offering an additional $125,000 to renovate the Bekins building as a library. In order to match his gift, the county pledged the $110,000 already set aside, and the Town of Warrenton added $15,000 as its share.

Library dedicated in 1982

The project went out for bids in late 1980, and in January 1981, the low bid of $276,000 made by D.C. McClain Inc. of Fredericksburg was awarded. In addition, the library board established a fund to raise $75,000 to furnish and equip the library, which met the goal in early 1982. Dedication of the new Fauquier County Public Library took place on April 24, 1982. The program was opened by Mrs. Robert deT. Lawrence IV, chairman of the board of trustees, and the principal speaker was Arthur J. Goldberg of Marshall, a former Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court and former U.S. Ambassador tom the united Nations. The Rev. W. W. Parkinson gave the invocation, and Mayor J. W. Lineweaver introduced the guests, including Mr. Stephenson, “…who has richly demonstrated his interest and concern for his adopted county,” according to the Democrat. It was noted that both public library buildings were made possible by generous individual benefactors – Judge John Barton Payne in 1923 and Edward L. Stephenson in 1982. In the years since, there have been many improvements in our public library system. Services have been greatly expanded, with branch libraries in Marshall and Bealeton, and a wide range of new and continuing programs – in addition to keeping up with new books, publications, the internet and other technological advances. Contact John Toler at jtoler@fauquier.com

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Raising America’s Zoo How former publisher brought the first gorillas to Washington By Kara Arundel Standing with straight posture and looking directly at the camera, Arthur “Nick” Arundel posed with his arms tightly and protectively holding a small gorilla to his chest. The little ape also stared intently at the camera. Both seemed at ease with each other among the surrounding grass and trees in the Belgian Congo. Nick and the young gorilla had met only a few days earlier. Before this pleasure trip in February of 1955, Nick Arundel had never held a gorilla or even been to Africa before. The female western lowland gorilla who seemed so comfortable in Nick’s arms was born almost two years earlier in the humid, forested area of the Likouala-Mossaka region near the Congo River in French Equatorial Africa. A French mining company reportedly captured her as a 6-monthold baby, killing her parents in pursuit of the infant. Nick named her Moka to honor the place of her birth. At Nick’s feet and out of the photo’s image, a baby male gorilla played in the grass, waiting for Nick to return his playmate, Moka, to the ground. He was smaller and slightly younger—a year and a half old— and was born in the same region along the Congo River. When he was about 10 months old, native hunters trapped him. He was the only member of his family taken alive. Nick named him Nikumba for a village in the region where he was captured. Soon after their captures, both gorillas were turned over to French colonial government authorities who housed the young apes together. The two gorillas formed a close bond by sleeping and playing together and giving each other the attention and touch they were missing from their mothers. Nick held Moka as the camera took several more pictures. She was timid, affectionate, and content to

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Nick Arundel with two baby gorillas, Moka and Nikumba, that he brought back from the Belgian Congo in 1955. be in Nick’s arms. Nikumba, on the other hand, did not like being separated from Moka. He was curious and needy and would violently resist, even bite, anyone who handled him independently from Moka. The gorillas lived most of their short lives in captivity in the French Equatorial African capital of Brazzaville. Now it would be Nick who would comfort, snuggle, and hand feed the babies while escorting them out of the Congo and to their permanent home at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. It took Nick several days to find an airline willing to fly the gorillas across the Atlantic Ocean. He finally called Sabena, a small Belgian airline with a reliable history of flights in the Congo. He made a promise to the airline that if it took him and the two baby gorillas out of Africa, he would have reporters and photographers on the tarmac in New York City taking pictures of its plane. That was the incentive the airline needed, and it agreed to fly Nick and the apes. Nick dressed Nikumba and Moka in diapers, packed a bag full of infant formula and baby bottles, and, with a gorilla in each arm, boarded the Sabena Airlines DC-6. The apes’ closeness with each other and their tameness from being in captivity at such young ages made them excellent airline passengers as they flew away from their homeland. When they arrived at the National Zoo, Moka and Nikumba were placed

in the same small barred cage in the Small Mammal House. As newspaper photographers captured the long-anticipated moment, Nick climbed inside the cage to play with the apes. Nikumba clung tightly to Nick’s neck and wrapped his toes around his finger, as if anticipating that Nick would soon leave the cage without him. In his other arm, Moka also gripped tightly to her surrogate parent. Nick felt accomplished. His mission was to bring gorillas to the National Zoo and with militaristic determination, he met his goal. The journey to bring the baby gorillas from Africa to the National Zoo, however, was only the beginning of dramatic changes for the young gorillas, for the zoo that would be their home for the rest of their lives, and for Nick, who at first bragged about capturing the gorillas himself, but then spent the rest of his life dedicating his time, money, and energy to improving the National Zoo and protecting future generations of wild African animals. Nick’s devotion to Moka and Nikumba would continue. The intertwined lives of Nick, Moka and Nikumba, and the National Zoo brought national and global improvements to the compassion and conservation of captive animals and their wild relatives. But before evolving into an internationally respected center, the zoo – and its gorillas – first had a lot of growing to do. Reprinted with permission from “Raising America’s Zoo: How Two Wild Gorillas Helped Transform the National Zoo.” (Mascot Books, 2017) More information can be found at www.RaisingAmericasZoo. com or karacarundel@gmail.com Kara Arundel’s new book about her late father-in-law Nick Arundel and his quest to bring two wild gorillas to the National Zoo.

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Thomas Baughn and his wife, Gail, have a home along the Fauquier-Prince William border in Broad Run where he’s been able to fulfill his vision of horticultural heaven. He began with 3 1/2 acres, supple-

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From fruit trees to cactuses, Master Gardener Tom Baughn grows it all BAUGHN, from Page 23 a 22-tree fruit orchard with apples, peaches, pears, apricots, nectarines, plums and cherries and is entirely self-taught. He also has blackberries, raspberries, red gooseberries, blueberries, goji berries and grapes. There are seven large raised beds with melons, sweet potatoes, potatoes, strawberries, tomatoes, peppers, broccoli and several other experiments. In his garden, he began with a blank canvas, with the exception of a few cedar and dogwood trees. The adjoining property was on a steep slope and difficult to mow. “The neighbor told me I could plant anything I wanted,” Baughn said. “When we moved in, our house had no shade and I asked to plant trees. I was told I could put anything in there. So I started with 12 to 15 trees and double that amount of shrubs.” The objective was to create a winter windbreak in addition to the shade. Baughn said he enjoys niche gardening of Chinese vegetables such as Malabar spinach because “it grows all summer and is a lot more resilient.” He also has Chinese cabbage, tat soy brassica, that is related to broccoli and has “nice dark green leaves with lots of vitamins and calcium.” At age 10, Baughn said he was fascinated by the local vegetation while living in Oklahoma. He saw his mother nurture an assortment of begonias and watched as his father

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helicopters. Following Army service, he worked briefly in the business world and then followed a calling for at the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminar for a masters of divinity. Ten more years and Baughn continued his path of knowledge at the University of Central Florida for a master’s degree in American History. He then made his way, as many do, to the nation’s capital and completed his doctorate in Colonial American History at Catholic University.

That led to his next accomplishment as he works on a book on Revolutionary American Gardeners. “I enjoy gardening and showing how vibrant it was, and Thomas Jefferson had a lifelong debate with a French Com de Buffon about new world species.” His fluent knowledge of Latin also has been helpful in his latest career as a landscape designer, which he began three years ago. Baughn works with clients creating the bones of a garden with paths and pavers. He leans toward a Japanese aesthetic of “water, stone, soil and plants in combinations,” according to Helen Ryan in the newsletter of the Fauquier Master Gardeners. She also noted his attention to the details of “color succession throughout the season.” His Green Wizard herbs and vegetables are served at the Hidden Julles Cafe in Haymarket. He sells his signature jams and butters at the Farmers Market in Haymarket on Thursdays and on Wednesdays at the WARF in Warrenton. And, as if all this is not enough, you can find Baughn at the master gardeners sessions at Schoolhouse #18 Demonstration Gardens in Marshall, where he also worked on a compost system, rejuvenated a shade garden and added new ornamental (and what else but) Asian-inspired touches... a prairie fire crabapple and Yoshino cherry tree.

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BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS The following births were recorded at Fauquier Health during the month of June 2018.

June 1 A daughter, Evalynn Grace Baltimore, to Nathalie and Christopher Baltimore, of Marshall A daughter, Savanna Ruth Fantaski, to Kelly Herrell and Eric Fantaski, of Marshall

June 2 A daughter, Serenity Dawn Fincham, to Virginia Marie Brown and Robert Quinton Fincham II, of Midland

June 4 A daughter, Hadley Ryan Henry, to Brittany Nicole and Daniel Ryan Henry, of Amissville A daughter, Isabella Grace Wedding, to Kira Noel Wedding, of Bealeton

June 5 A son, Tucker Alan Brown, to Christy and David Brown, of Bealeton A daughter, Evelyn Rose Evans, to Elizabeth Roberts and James Evans, of Warrenton

June 6 A daughter, Lindsey June Torrey, to Minji and David James Torrey, of Warrenton

June 14 A daughter, Julianne Marie Heflin, to Jennifer Michelle and Eric Wayne Heflin, of Warrenton

June 18 A daughter, Rosalie Marie Lynch, to Stephanie

and Jack Lynch, of Culpeper A son, Aden William Budd, to Stephanie and Thomas Budd, of The Plains

June 19 A son, Issac Lee Washington, to Bethany Shaffer and Henry Washington, of Warrenton A son, Kegan Alexander Linton, to Julie and Erik Linton, of Warrenton

June 20 A son, Carter Preston Duvall, to Flora and Wesley Duvall, of Warrenton A daughter, Hayden Grace Hicks, to Amber Nicole and Daltyn Cody Hicks, of Bealeton

June 21

June 26

A daughter, Emmylou Faith Confer, to Kinsey and Shawn Confer, of The Plains

A son, Eli Kerns, to Chelsea and James Kerns, of Front Royal

June 22

A son, Griffin James Bement, to Hannah and Bret Bement, of Front Royal

A son, Liam Robert Glascock, to Michele and Hunter Glascock, of Warrenton

June 23 A son, Gavin Allen Grandstaff-Light, to Stacy Rae Grandstaff and Timothy Allen Light, of Nokesville

June 25 A son, John Richard Marceron, to Allison Conners and Ryan Patrick Marceron, of Jeffersonton A son, Matthew Thornton Jr. to Jasmine Smith and Matthew Thornton Sr. of Culpeper

A son, Shepherd Emmanuel Darling, to Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Darling, of Warrenton A son, Kykota Rae Dwyer, to Destiny E. Clemmons and Colby S. Dwyer, of Rixeyville

June 28 A daughter, Kennedy Grace Shelton, to Rachel and Justin Shelton, of Warrenton

June 29 A son, Levi Lawrence Layne, to Tiffany and Clark Layne, of Bealeton

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July 26 Stand-Up Warrenton Comedy Night: 7:30 p.m. Sibby’s Restaurant (upstairs) at 11 South 2nd St., Warrenton. Local comic Mark Mensh and Laura Lyster-Mensh host six comics. Reserved seating (tickets on the Facebook page). Come enjoy barbeque over laughs. Contact: 540-905-9132 Pre-Code Double Feature: “Downstairs” (MGM, 1932) 7:30 p.m. at Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater, 19053 Mount Pony Road, Culpeper. John Gilbert stars as an unscrupulous chauffer who, soon after getting hired by a Baron and his wife (Reginald Owen and Olga Baclanova), proceeds to exploit both the mistresses of the house upstairs and the servants’ downstairs. “Secret Sinners” (Mayfair Pictures, 1933). Margie Dodd (Cecilia Parker) lands a spot in the chorus of a night club variety show her friends (Sue Carol and Nick Stuart) are in. Free. Contact: 540-827-1079, ext. 79994

July 27 The Smokin’ Polecats Live at Drum & Strum: 8 p.m. 102 Main St., Warrenton. “Virtuosos of electric blues.” Their sound comes from the Post-World War II ensemble era.

Tickets are $20. Seating is limited. Children 12 and under admitted free with parent/guardian. Visit www.eventbrite. com or contact 540-347-7484. Open Late Concert Series: 6-8 p.m. 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg. National Sporting Library and Museum features the Bryan Shepherd Band playing classic country a well a hit from the ’60s, ’70s and more. Concessions and cash bar available. Free admission to the museum. No rain date. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. Visit www.nationalsporting.org or contact 540-687-6542 Live entertainment at Inn at Kelly’s Ford: 7-10 p.m. 16589 Edwards Shop Road in Remington. Contact: 540399-1779 Battle Street Live: Old Town Manassas, Steve Smith Band at 9 p.m. www.battlestreetlive.com “Edge of Darkness” (Warner Bros., 1943): 7:30 p.m. at Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater, 19053 Mount Pony Road, Culpeper. Errol Flynn and Ann Sheridan star in this powerful drama about a small Norwegian fishing village whose residents rise up and revolt against the occupying Nazis. Free Contact: 540-827-1079, ext. 79994

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Circa Blue: 7:30 p.m. Summer on the Green Concert Series held on Culpeper Street in Warrenton. Music, food trucks, kid-friendly activities from 6:30-7:15 p.m. In case of rain, concert moves to Taylor Middle School on Shirley Avenue. Cost is $5/adult, $4/Friends of Allegro and free for children 5 and under. Wine and beer garden, $5/drink. Jahnel Daliya Live on the Summer Stage: 5-8 p.m. Old Bust Head Brewery, 7134 Farm Station Road, Vint Hill, menu

by Burnt Ends BBQ. Contact: 540-347-4777 Crossthreaded: 7 p.m. Live music at Orlean Market, 6855 Leeds Manor Road in Marshall. Local Hume band plays bluegrass, country and oldies. RSVP for dinner. Contact: 540-364-2774 Twilight Polo at Great Meadow: 5:30 – 11 p.m. 5089 Old Tavern Road in The Plains. Shark Week Night, Food – The Frenchman Food Truck- Greenhill Winery, three polo matches, dancing in the pavilion. Visit www.greatmeadow.org/tickets. Contact: 540-253-5000

Aug. 4 Pan Masters: 7:30 p.m. Summer on the Green Concert Series held on Culpeper Street in Warrenton. Music, food trucks, kid-friendly activities from 6:30-7:15 p.m. In case of rain, concert moves to Taylor Middle School on Shirley Avenue. Cost is $5/adult, $4/Friends of Allegro and free for children 5 and under. Wine and beer garden, $5/drink. Bryan Elijah Smith Live on the Summer Stage: 5-8 p.m. Old Bust Head Brewery, 7134 Farm Station Road, Vint Hill, menu by Good Grubbin’. Contact: 540-347-4777

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Local casting call for opening production of 41st season Fauquier Community Theatre is pleased to announce auditions for its production of Robert Harling’s “Steel Magnolias.” Casting six female roles for the portrayal of characters from the ages of 19 to 65. Audition dates are: Friday, July 27, 7-10 p.m. and Saturday, July 28, 1-4 p.m. Auditions will take place at Sibby’s BBQ located at 11 S. Second St., Warrenton. Call backs are by invitation only and will be held on Sunday, July 29, at the Vint Hill Theatre on The Green, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton. For more information, visit FCT’s website at www. fctstage.org for details about audition requirements and a link to the

list of character descriptions. There is an option to pre-register for auditions which is highly recommended. “Steel Magnolias” is set in Truvy's beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. With help from her eager new assistant, Annelle, the outspo-

ken wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town's rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, (“I'm not crazy, I've just been in a bad mood for forty years”). Other characters are an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth and the local social leader, M’Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby (the prettiest girl in town), is about to marry a “good ole boy.” Filled with hilarious repartee and many acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play also draws on the underlying strength–and love–which give the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and marvelously

amiable company in good times and bad. FCT’s production is directed by Don Bachmann and produced by Brooke Lyn Clark. The play is produced in agreement with Dramatists Play Service. Inc. Performances of “Steel Magnolias” will be held on Sept. 28, 29, and 30 as well as on Oct. 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14 at the Theatre at Vint Hill at 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton. Saturday showtimes are at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Ticket purchases are for reserved seating so early reservations result in best choice seating. There are no additional service charges to order online or by credit card.) Order tickets today at www.fctstage.org

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Wednesday, July 25

2018 Warrenton Bluegrass Jams. For all who play strings and sing bluegrass, mark your calendars for the second Sundays in April-September at the Eva Walker Park Picnic Pavilion on Alexandria Pike. Slow jam from 2-3 p.m. Regular jam from 3-5 p.m. Acoustic only. Sponsored by Town of Warrenton Parks and Rec. Contact: 540-349-2520.

Career Fair: 5-7 p.m. 705 Waterloo Road, Warrenton. Fauquier County government and public schools career fair held in Fauquier High School cafeteria. Learn about different career paths and departments within the county and public schools. Interview on-the-spot. Bring a resume and a smile. Contact: 540-422-8300

Thursday, July 26 Sheriff’s Town Hall: 7:30 p.m. Sheriff Bob Mosier welcomes community members to a town hall meeting held at The Inn at Vint Hill starting at 7:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the public. Contact Sgt. James Hartman at 540-4228660.

Friday, July 27 Summer Art Workshops: 10 a.m.-noon. 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg. Free, drop-in art activities for kids ages 5 and up. Making art outside. Contact 540-6876542 Auditions for “Steel Magnolias:” 7-10 p.m. 11 S. Second St., Warrenton. Fauquier Community Theatre will hold auditions for “Steel Magnolias” on Friday, July 27 and Saturday, July 28, from 1-4 p.m. at Sibby’s BBQ. Auditions are open to the general public for the casting of six women roles portraying the ages of 19 65. For more information and an option to pre-register for an audition visit www. fctstage.org. Questions? Call 540-3498760.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS // JULY 27 Juvenile Justice Court Services Unit.

Sunday, July 29 Refuse to be a victim: 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. Seminar teaches easy-to-understand methods to increase awareness and prevent criminal confrontation. $50/ person. Register at 732-742-3187 or whisperingpinesfarmculpeper@gmail. com

Tuesday, July 31 Good Bugs Bad Bugs in our Garden: 6 p.m. The Virginia Cooperative Extension and Master Gardeners are offering a presentation on “Good Bugs Bad Bugs in our Garden” at Fauquier Extension Office, 24 Pelham St., Warrenton. Paul Semtner, Professor Emeritus, Virginia Tech Southern Piedmont AREC, will lead the talk about the insects in our home garden. Free. Open to the public. Seating is limited. RSVP to 540-341-7950.

Saturday, Aug. 4 Dog Days of August: 2:30 p.m. Three Fox Vineyards. Bring your favorite dog companion. Prizes for the best dressed, owner/dog look-alike, best vino dog. Registration starts at 2:30 p.m. Judging starts at 3 p.m.

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Community Family Fun Day: noon – 4 p.m. Eva Walker Memorial Park on Alexandria Pike and Haiti Streets. In Warrenton. Free event featuring food, games and fun for all. Rain date is Sunday, July 29. Sponsored by First Baptist Church, Warrenton; Piedmont Dispute Resolution Center; Warrenton Police Department; and Department of

Sunday Sketch!: 2-4 p.m. 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg. Free drawing session in the National Sporting Museum galleries led by local artists. Materials provided. All ages and artistic abilities welcome Today’s artist is Mary Anne Matteson. Register with Anne Marie Barnes, abarnes@nationalsporting.org or 540687-6542, ext. 25.

GOOD BUG BAD BUG // JULY 31 5th annual VT alumni picnic/student sendoff: 5-8 p.m. Twin Oakes Estate, Warrenton. All alumni, family and friends are invited! Catered buffet dinner, silent auction, raffle, games. Fauquier County students have a chance to win a $500 VT scholarship. Visit www.fauquierhokies. com/events before July 25 to register and for more details.

Wednesday, Aug. 8 The Warrenton Newcomers Club: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. The Warrenton Newcomers Club will host its next Coffee and Open House in Mercy Hall, 121 John E. Mann St., Warrenton. Membership is open to all residents new to the area, retired or newly single within the past five years. Visit www.warrentonnewcomersweebly. com

ONGOING EVENTS 2018 Warrenton Saturday Farmers Market. The Saturday Market, 97 E Lee St., is open from 8 a.m. until noon through Nov. 17 and is held in the municipal parking lot at the corner of Lee Street and 5th Street. Fruits, vegetables, flowers and locally grown or made products. Visit www.warrentonva.gov or contact 540-347-2405. Archwood Green Barns Farmers Market. Sundays, through October, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Welcome to Archwood Green Barns, 4555 Old Tavern Road in The Plains, Virginia’s gateway to horse country. Our community will be celebrating our farmers market’s 20th Anniversary in 2018. Indoor market offering fruits, vegetables, baked goods, goat cheese, meats (fresh and frozen)

Brew your own beer. The Warrenton Brewers Guild meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Powers Farm & Brewery, 9269 Redemption Way in Midland. Contact president Robert Ridgell at 703-906-1783. Checkmate! Calling all chess lovers of all ages, beginners through masters. The United States Chess Federationaffiliated Warrenton Chess Club meets every Thursday from 6:45 - 10:45 p.m. to host ongoing tournaments! $50 monthly prize to best score. Meets at 73 Culpeper St. (St. James’). Visit www. warrentonchessclub.com or contact 540660-2822 The McShin Warrenton Recovery Community Center schedule: Recovery Topic Discussion, Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9-10 a.m.; Women in Recovery, Tuesday and Thursday 9:30-10:30 a.m.; NA Meeting, Monday to Friday at noon; Families Anonymous, Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Volunteer opportunities available. Contact Chris at 540-308-3729. At 30 John Marshall St., Warrenton. Families Overcoming Drug Addiction First and Third Thursday of the month at Fauquier Hospital Sycamore Room, 500 Hospital Drive in Warrenton, 6:30 p.m. Information: Call Caroline Folker at 540-316-9221 or email MyFODAfamily@ gmail.com Spiritual Care Support Ministries. Open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Contact Chaplain Liz Danielsen at 540-349-5814. Located at 76 W. Shirley Ave. in Warrenton.

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Enjoy these gorgeous days, friends. Our little back porch garden presented a lovely surprise yesterday. The beautiful double white amaryllis which gave us such pleasure last winter is blooming again! The bulb was placed outside for the summer season to regain its strength for next year and we were delighted to find two lovely blossoms with perhaps three more to come. What a joy. Historic Trough Hill Church, Crest Hill Road, is having a yard sale this Saturday, July 28, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tables are available for a $10

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Congratulations to Teen Miss Fauquier County Ashley Hume and Miss Fauquier County Alexis Trafrawe. Both Ashley and Alexis will be representing Fauquier County at numerous county social functions this year. We also have several winners of the Strongman/Strongwoman competition also held at the Fauquier County Fair. Congratulations to Dan Chandler, Cody Crider, Tania Cubitt and Gracie Campbell on their wins! Fauquier County Public Schools

540-364-1828 hlfmhouse@aol.com donation. Proceeds from table rentals go to support the upkeep of the church and its grounds. While you wander around to shop for “goodies” enjoy a light lunch of a hot dog, soda and chips for $3 This is also the time to take in that gorgeous view of the

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Tiffany. Moo Thru, the popular icecream business on U.S. 29 near Remington, was recently named “Best Ice-Cream Shop” in Virginia by Taste of Home Magazine. Moo Thru’s slogan is, “Follow the herd for some of the freshest, smoothest ice-cream you’ll find on the East Coast.” Chocolate is Moo Thru’s favorite crowd pleaser and all of their ice cream flavors are made of milk straight from the family’s nearby dairy farm.

Last week, the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors, led by Chairman Chris Butler, agreed to a Rappahannock River public boat access near Remington, south of U.S. 29 Business, linking at Willis Avenue and River Road. The planned project would cost about $450,000 and be available sometime next year. Be sure to mark your calendar for the next National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 7, at 105 East Main St., in downtown Remington.

mountains. For more information or to rent a table, contact Linda at 540-878-8922. We also ask that all unsold items be removed from the church grounds after the sale. The Leeds Ruritan Club held its annual picnic at Marriott Ranch on July 18. Marie and Earl Browning were recognized for their service in caring for the grounds at the Ruritan Park in Hume. My cousin, John Wayland, and your writer were also recognized for our upcoming birthdays which we will celebrate in the next week. (John and I are the same age, but he is a little bit older than I am.) The vandals have been at it at the Leeds Ruritan Park in Hume. Someone deliberately damaged the sign

which announces the names of the college scholarship winners. The sign will be repaired shortly. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office. Celebrate Orlean is planned for Saturday, Oct. 13. This will be a great time to celebrate our village’s 203rd anniversary with fun, food, music and the Orlean Centennial Award which recognizes a family which has lived and worked in the Orlean area for at least 100 years. Mark your calendar for the date. Birthday wishes for Margaret Wise, Paul Prideaux, Ann Prideaux, Hayden Shaw, Ruth Baxley and Holden Truax. Hope everyone has a wonderful day.

Hope Christian Church, 4173 Bludau Drive in Vint Hill, will be presenting the musical “Seussical” based on works of Dr. Seuss. “Seussical” will be presented on Friday, July 27, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 28, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. This event is free! Allen Real Estate is supporting the Fauquier SPCA by donating $1,000 in your family or pets name for each successful real estate settlement they complete in 2018. If you know of someone who is looking to purchase a home and who would like to support our local SPCA, Allen Real Estate just might be the right

choice for you and your family. For more information contact Tray Allen at 540-222-3838. Eva Jenkins would like to thank everyone for their love and support since the death of her daughter, Nakasha Lynet Jenkins, on June 5. This has been a very difficult time for the family. If anyone would like to help defray the funeral expenses, please contact Moser Funeral Home at 540347-3431. The family is thankful for the financial support. Let me know what is going on in your area. It’s easy to reach me; text, call or email. I want to be able to support our community activities.

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Sheriff holds town hall Thursday at Vint Hill

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Summer is the perfect time for reunions and Virginia Tech Alumni are having their 5th annual picnic and student sendoff on Sunday, Aug. 5 from 5 – 8 p.m. All alumni, family and friends are invited to Twin Oakes Estate in Warrenton for a catered buffet dinner, silent auction, raffle, and games. Fauquier County students have a chance to win a $500 Virginia Tech scholarship. Visit www.fauquierhokies.com/events by July 25 for more information and registration. “Chewie, we’re home!” Well, at least, we’re in Eva Walker Park (at Alexandra Pike and North Street)

WARRENTON 540-349-0037 Warrenton.news@gmail.com on July 27 to watch “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” This special feature of Movies in the Park is free for the family and viewing starts at dusk. Sheriff Bob Mosier is holding a town hall meeting Thursday, July 26, at The Inn at Vint Hill, 4200 Aiken Drive, Warrenton. The meet-

Grace Episcopal Third Annual Car and Truck Show Aug. 4

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Gosh, can you believe that it’s the end of July already? Time sure does fly by – doesn’t even seem like we’ve had a summer, although the weather has been crazy! The monthly free Community Lunch at Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains is this Saturday, July 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The meal will include something sizzling as the men of the church will man the grills. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, contact Sue Smith at 540-270-0410 or sue@ paulandsuesmith.net Plenty of family activities are planned for the Third Annual Grace Episcopal Car and Truck Show on Saturday, Aug. 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 6507 Main St., The Plains. There is no admission charge, but donations are gratefully accepted. Proceeds will benefit the Rise Against Hunger food packing event in November at Grace Church. This fundraiser drew 50 cars in 2016 and 107 in 2017. This year, church officials anticipate at least 150 display vehicles. Day-of registration is $25 per vehicle,

MARSHALL THE PLAINS 540-270-1795 (phone) 540-364-4444 (fax) marshallvanews@gmail.com and cars can start arriving at 8 a.m. Pre-registration forms will be mailed upon request. Rain date is Aug. 11. There will be numerous door prizes for car and truck participants, top 20 awards, a Kids’ Favorite award, a Best in Show trophy and a Rector’s Favorite trophy. The Plains Volunteer Fire Department will display one of its fire trucks. Kids’ activities, including a Disney moon bounce and face painting, will be featured along with a rector’s dunking booth. A 1969 Good Humor ice cream truck will sell frozen treats, and hot dogs and BBQ sandwiches can be purchased from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There will be a 50/50 raffle, silent auction and bake sale. The air-conditioned church parish hall will be available for sitdown dining. For more information,

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ing starts at 7:30 p.m. and will cover such topics as business crime prevention tips, investigation updates, traffic safety as well as a question and answer session. For more information, contact Sgt. James Hartman at 540-422-8660. A grand opening party for a new business at 35 Main St. will be on July 28, from 3 – 8 p.m. Refreshments and snacks will be served to celebrate the new Old Town neighbor, Main Street Wellness Company. Main Street Wellness is a yoga and Pilates studio offering a whole mind and body approach with individualized instruction. While renovating the early 1900s space, the collaboration of teachers has incorporated modern technology with a modern

sound system and lighting. An introductory offer of $50 will entitle visitors to unlimited yoga for the month of August; the offer expires July 31. Visit www.mainstreetwellness.club for more information. Summer on the Green will feature music by Circa Blue on July 28. The concerts are on Culpeper Street, with a rain location at Taylor Middle School. The cost is $5 for adults and free for children ages 5 and under. There will be food, wine, and beer available for purchase. Knitting classes for youth, ages 7 -10, will be held at Yarnia, 92 Main St., Warrenton, on Aug. 6, 8, and 10. Call 540-878-2039 to register for the three one-hour sessions for $80, with all materials included. Space is limited.

contact Richard Asher at rcasher@ gmail.com or 540-272-3675 or Paul Smith at paul@paulandsuesmith.net or 540-270-0411. Happy Birthday to: Johnny Grimsley and Mary McGuinnis (July 25); Logan Taylor and Katie Sinclair (July 27); Ron Heyl, Lacuta Gasser and Lorraine Lawrence (July 28); Joyce Williams (July 29);

Dee Gross (July 30); Marcus Bulmer, Brenda Presgraves and Lewis Huffer (July 31); and Haley Bulmer and Kenneth Beckett Snow who will be 4! (Aug. 1). Happy Anniversary to: Steve and Ann Garmon who will celebrate 50 years on July 27 and Terry and Susan Olinger who will celebrate five years on July 31.

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Traveling with a group can be ‘oh, so fun!’ Whether you’re connected through church, family, hobbies, or lifestyle, affinity groups are fast becoming a popular way to travel. An affinity group is a group formed around a shared interest or common goal. One example is multi-generational family travel, which is a very fast-growing part of the travel market. Whether it’s a 50th anniversary celebration, a family reunion, or a milestone birthday, families are coming together via group travel. This is a great way for families spread out across the nation to plan a trip where everyone – grandma,

ALESIA HOUSE grandpa, the kids and grandkids – can come together, reconnect, and make lasting memories. Family travel has many questions to consider, for example: What places will have activities that hold the attention of the young kids but will

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These property transfers, filed July 16–July 22, 2018, were provided by the Clerk of the Court in Fauquier County. (Please note that to conserve space, only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed. The kind of instrument is a deed unless stated otherwise.)

Top dollar deal:$2,450,000 in Marshall District

Cedar Run District Gary M. Canard to Connie R. Powers, 7.21 acres at 9334 Meetze Road, nr. Casanova. $474,500

Ryan M. Michnya to Anthony H. Lawrence, 12226 Remland Court, Remington. $344,000

Thomas Hardy to Kevin James Nufer, 3285 Daffan Drive, Catlett. $393,000

Mintbrook Developers LLC to NVR Inc., Phase A, Section 3-A, Lot 153. $108,285.67

NVR Inc. to Erica A. Sullivan, 0.5814 acres at 6411 Bob White Drive, Warrenton. $570,855

NVR Inc. to Joshua Sandwell, 2245 Sedgwick Drive, Remington. $284,905

Shirley Mae Jackson by Spl. Comr. to Charles Curtis Yancey, 7.8832 acres south of Midland & easement. $67,000

Donald G. Neault to David O. Mullikin, 10070 Lees Mill Rd., Warrenton. $990,000

Richard J. Canney to Nicolas Calvin Berry, 2.9145 acres at 7619 Kennedy Rd. and 339 sq. ft. well lot off Nokesville Rd., $465,000 George Ronnie Houston by Sub. Tr. To Argent Development LLC, 3.00 acres at 7699 Kennedy Rd., near Nokesville. $294,500 NVR Inc. to Donald Farmer, 0.5819 acre at 7780 Warrenton Chase Drive, Warrenton. $481,285 Lester E. Davis to Scott Jacobs, 0.92 acre at 3349 Catlett Road, nr. Catlett. $82,000 Charles Rath to Brandin Rosa, 1.1451 acre at 7371 Crown Lane, Warrenton. $399,000 Raymond J. Barnard to David Carl Cook II, 1.6933 acres at 5087 Old Auburn Road, Warrenton. $429,000 James E. Frankowski to Nicholas David Wells, 2.5218 acres at 7737 Overbrook Drive, Catlett. $625,000 PMC Reo Trust to Ken & Natalie Ortberg, 10.05818 acres at 8747 Country View Drive, Casanova/Catlett. $345,000 Richard Wesley Townley Tr. to Justin Derek Duvall, 14.7330 acres off Blackwood Forest Drive, Morrisville. $152,000 Center District Shirley Kushner to Charles John Martin, 561 Tiffany Court, Warrenton. $273,000 Michael Forsten to Thomas L. McKinley, 0.677 acre at 397 Willow Court, Warrenton. $525,000 Joyce Tuholski to Kevin E. Barty, 7255 Chestnut Court, Warrenton. $360,000 SCG Properties D LLC to N&P Renovations LLC, 167 Piedmont St., Warrenton. $185,000 Lee District NVR Inc. to Jennifer Hogan, 4114 Clarke St., Bealeton. $538,304

Shirley B. Kushner to Min Goers, 212 Wankoma Drive, Remington. $150,000 Ronald H. Deslauriers to Scott Michael Gurkiewicz, 11170 Eagle Ct., Bealeton. $415,000 Raymond W. Hrabe to Ronald H. Deslauriers, 10941 Southcoate Village Drive, Bealeton. $399,500 Eric M. Dodge to Haydee D. Vigil, 12167 David Ct., Remington. $273,000 NVR Inc. to David W. Ditmer, 2984 Revere St., Bealeton. $490,938 Joshua P. Newell to Gregory E. Elliott, 1.6702 acre at 9881 Molloy Way, nr. Warrenton. $407,000 Diane M. Elam to Michael T. Elam Tr., 0.472 acre at 12027 N. Duey Road, Remington. $90,000 Marshall District Mark P. Bibb to Michael A. Ferrette Jr., 1.8054 acre at 7475 Edgehill Drive, Warrenton. $413,000

Blackrock I Limited Partnership to Jay D. Cecca, Lots 1-14, Blackrock Subdivision, Marshall. $2,450,000 Scott District Fauquier Lakes Limited Partnership to Lakeside Homes LLC, Phase 11-B, Lot 8, Brookside. $187,500 John Case to Christopher J. Martz, 1.1579 acres at 5178 South Hills Drive, nr. Warrenton. $430,000 Scott A. BWarrentonriggs to Kimberly Lynn Mignano, 3950 Lake Ashby Court, nr. Warrenton. $499,000 David O. Mullikin to Karen E. Knaut, 4543 Canter Lane, nr. Warrenton. $595,000 Michael F. Thomson to Saberton Co. LLC, 1.0030 acre on Georgetown Road, nr. Broad Run. $114,995 Joe L. Dove to Michael Diaz, 1.2232 acre at 7323 Auburn Mill Road, nr. Warrenton. $387,900 Lakeside Homes LLC to Charles P. Pipkins, 4686 Gates Road, nr. Warrenton. $703,225 Lillian D. Bschorr Tr. to John Matthew Calligan, 2.2692 acres at 2806 Crenshaw Road, Marshall. $560,000 NVR Inc. to Steve Case, 4012 Lake Ashby Court, near Warrenton. $558,820 James Anthony Occhionero to Jeff Pasquino-Greco, 1.7642 acre at 6595 Chesapeake Place, nr. Warrenton. $791,500

NVP Inc. to Christopher David Reams, 9037 Stonecrest Drive, nr. Warrenton. $598,000

Keith Cox to Raymond Wade Hrabe, 7171 Shepherdstown Road, nr. Warrenton. $539,900

Cynthia A. Griffith to Maicol Anyelo Alberto Garcia, 10,096 sq. ft. at 4237 Warren St., Marshall. $249,000

Glenn A. Anderson to Joseph M. Vogatsky, 3 acres at 5179 South Run Road, New Baltimore/Warrenton. $175,500

Jonathan Willard to Jay McNenny, 5.7657 acres at 7603 Cannonball Gate Rd., nr. Warrenton. $330,000

Finkl Enterprises LLC to Douglas C. King, 20.5769 acres at 4585 Piney Branch Lane, The Plains. $750,000

Ralph E. Williams to Dominic S. Timm, 2.1997 acres at 9280 Patrick St., Upperville. $265,000

Barbara Romney Tr. to Barbara E. Bramlette, Unit 46, 6739 Stream View Lane, nr. Warrenton. $429,000

Patrick J. Kidwell to Kenneth M. Pomietto, 14.2950 acres at 10139 Brown Moore Lane, Marshall. $719,000

Ameka Williams to Vincent P. Vella, 4609 Bee Court, nr. Warrenton. $469,900

Mary Ann Goold Martin, Suc. Tr., to Theodore A. Kramer, 10.2183 acres, Fleetwood Farms, Marshall. $195,000

Robert B. Rollins II to Jonathan Zimmer, 99.74 acres off U.S. Rt. 50 (10244 John Mosby Hwy.), located in Loudoun & Fauquier counties (property not taxed or assessed in Fauquier). $1,685,000

share the same interest of travel. Day trips to Williamsburg, Virginia, or Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for example, are types of travel I organize for people in the area and which are open to anyone who simply wants to do a fun outing for the day. Destination vacations, such as cruises, are also open to anyone who wants to travel with a group. The biggest plus for most people when they book and go on one of my group trips is that they have me every step of the way. Participating in group travel like this is especially beneficial for people who have a desire to travel but may be leery about going out of the country or perhaps unsure about the process of getting on a cruise ship. A travel agent like me can be there with you and will help simplify the process. Whether you contact me to organize a vacation for your group, or you join me on an excursion that I’ve initiated for group travel, I can help take the guesswork and stress out of your planning. A few tips when planning a group vacation: At the start, everyone may not agree on a date or location. With the group leaders, I’ll find out the needs and expectations. Then set a date, present it to the group, and begin booking. Girls getaway weekend, all-guys fishing trip, faith-based tours, destination weddings, family reunions, golf groups, the list is endless for group excursions. Alesia House is a local travel concierge who can plan and orchestrate all the details of your vacation. Her goal is to help clients have stressfree vacations that will create lasting memories. organize a group trip, or if you would like to participate in any upcoming group vacations, contact me at Alesia@ibooktravelforu. com or www.ibooktravelforu.com

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Calendar: July 25-31 Wednesday, July 25

Half Pints story time 10:30-11 a.m. (B) 2’s and 3’s Together Story Time 10:30-11:15 a.m. (W) Family Movies 1:30 p.m. (W) (JM) 2 p.m. (B) Bealeton Adult Writing Group 3:30-6 p.m. (B) English-as-a-second-language class, 6-8 p.m. (W)

Thursday, July 26

Preschool Story Time 10:30-11 a.m. (W) (B) Older Wiser Learners (OWLs) Coffeehouse 2-4 p.m. (B) SPLAT 2-3 p.m. (B) Library Board of Trustees Meeting 4 p.m. (W) GED classes 5:30-8 p.m. (B)*

Friday, July 27

Preserving the tastes of summer July is one of the best times to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables, eaten raw or baked into delicious breads and desserts. If you have more produce than you can possibly use, break out your canning and freezing recipes to store summer goodness for those cold fall and winter months. Locally, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and peaches are coming in, to be followed soon by pears and early apples. Consider making a blueberry pie or peach cobbler for dessert, or preserving raspberry or blackberry jams. Cucumbers, cabbage, squash, beans and onions are also at their best now. Try making zucchini bread, bread and butter pickles, or homemade sweet and dill relishes. Although canning, pickling, baking and preserving can be a lot of work, it is also a lot of fun! If you don’t have your own garden to harvest, a trip to the orchard or farmer’s market is a great family outing. Children of all ages love to help with

the picking and mashing and especially the tasting. When you open the cupboard or freezer later in the year, you’ll enjoy seeing all that wonderful food you’ve put by. You may even have enough to share with friends and family; homemade jams or pickles make great holiday gifts. Stop by your local Fauquier County Public Library and check out these resources to help preserve this summer’s bounty: • “Food in Jars: Preserving in Small Batches Year-Round” by Marisa McClellan • “Foolproof Preserving: A Guide to Small Batch Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Condiments and More” by America’s Test Kitchen • “The Four Season Farm Gardener’s Cookbook: From the Garden to the Table in 120 Recipes” by Barbara Damrosch and Eliot Coleman • “Luscious Berry Desserts” by Lori Longbotham • “Perfect Pies: The Best

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Saturday, July 28

Book Cellar open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (JBP)

Monday, July 30

Baby Steps 10:30-11 a.m. (W) Scrabble for Adults 6-8 p.m. (JM) Marshall Evening Book Club 7-8 p.m. (JM)

Tuesday, July 31

Half Pints story time 10:30-11 a.m. (W) SPLAT 2-3 p.m. (JM) and 3-4 p.m. (W) Teen Finale Pizza and Movie 4-6 p.m. (B) 6-8 p.m. (JM) (W) GED Classes 5:30-8 p.m. (B)* * Registration is required B – Bealeton branch library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton JM – John Marshall branch library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall W – Warrenton central library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton JBP – John Barton Payne bldg., 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton For full program descriptions, visit fauquierlibrary.org or pick up a calendar of events from any library location.

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Sweet and Savory Recipes From America’s Pie Baking Champion” by Michele Stuart • “Put’em Up! Fruit: A Preserving Guide and Cookbook: Creative Ways to Put ‘em Up, Tasty Ways to Use ‘em Up” by Sherrie Brooks Vinton • “Root Cellaring: Natural Cold Storage of Fruits and Vegetables” by Mike and Nancy Bubel • “Saving the Season: A Cooks’ Guide to Home Canning, Pickling and Preserving” by Kevin West • “Seasonal Fruit Desserts: From Orchard, Farm and Garden” by Deborah Madison • “Well Preserved: Recipes and Techniques for Putting Up Small Batches of Seasonal Food” by Eugenia Bone By Jeanne Day, Reference librarian, Fauquier County Public Library, Warrenton

Preschool Story Time 10:30-11 a.m. (JM) A Little Magic Therapy Miniature Horses 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (B) Book Cellar open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (JBP)

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

Wednesday, July 25 Choral Evensong at St. James To celebrate the feast of Saint James The Apostle, St. James’ Episcopal Church, 73 Culpeper St., Warrenton, will have a choral evensong service Wednesday, July 25. In the Anglican tradition, evening prayer is often referred to as evensong when accompanied by the choir. All are welcome to this special evening service starting at 7 p.m. The Paint Shop owner, James Timberlake, will offer a narrative during the program. A festive reception will follow the liturgy. Contact: 540-347-4342 Revival 2018 and Homecoming at Oak Grove Baptist Church The Rev. Karl Bray and Oak Grove Baptist Church, 3457 Ensors Shop Road, in Midland, welcomes everyone to Revival 2018. Revival services will be held each night beginning Wednesday, July 25, through Friday, July 27, with prayer and praise beginning at 7:30 p.m. followed by worship service at 8 p.m. Guest preachers for revival include the Rev. Leonard Morton Jr. from Unity Baptist Church of Culpeper, the Rev. Dr. E. L. Smiling of Oak Baptist Church, Goldvein, and the Rev. James Jackson of New Journey Baptist Church, Stafford. Revival 2018 will be followed by homecoming services on Sunday, Aug. 5, with Pastor Karl Bray delivering the morning message and the Rev. Monroe L. Smith of Mount Hope Baptist Church, Louisa, delivering the homecoming message at 3 p.m.

Saturday, July 28 Prayer, dinner and discussion offered Are you called to pray for our nation, our community, our families, and our neighbors? If so, please join us at Christ Church Anglican, 95 Green St., Warrenton, Saturday evenings, first for dinner/discussion from 6-7 p.m. followed by prayer and worship from 7-8 p.m. Ask and receive answers to your questions. RSVP by text to Chaplain Jim Craft at 703-300-3479 or email to Chaplainjimcraft@outlook. com by noon on Saturdays.

Wednesday, Aug. 1 Northern Virginia Baptist Center announces annual convention The Northern Virginia Baptist Sunday School Union and Baptist Training Union Convention, Inc. Will hold its three-day annual session Aug. 1-3. This year’s theme is “Working together as a team to accomplish God’s work—Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.” The Wednesday evening musical session will be Aug. 1 from 7:30-9 p.m. The event opens with registration and continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 2 and 3. On Aug. 2, facilitator the Rev. Adrian Reeves will speak on “Empowering, Equipping and Engaging the next generation.” The Aug. 3 program will include a president’s address. Northern Virginia Baptist Center is at 14019 Glenkirk Road, Gainesville. Contact: Erma Robinson, 540-364-2562

Friday, Aug. 3 Amissville United Methodist Church debuts new program Amissville United Methodist Church, 14760 Lee Highway, Amissville, presents a new children’s/youth group called First Friday Followers from 6-8

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

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

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

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

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p.m. at the church. The group will meet the first Friday of each month. For questions concerning this program, call Missy Baldwin at 540-937-3590.

Saturday, Aug. 4 Grace Episcopal Church car show Plenty of family activities are planned for the Third Annual Grace Episcopal Car and Truck Show on Saturday, Aug. 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the church, 6507 Main St., The Plains. There is no admission charge, but donations are gratefully accepted. Proceeds will benefit the Rise Against Hunger food packing event in November at Grace Church. This year, church officials anticipate at least 150 display vehicles. Day-of registration is $25 per vehicle, and cars can start arriving at 8 a.m. Pre-registration forms will be mailed upon request. Rain date is Aug. 11. For more information, contact Richard Asher at rcasher@gmail.com or 540-272-3675 or Paul Smith at paul@ paulandsuesmith.net or 540-270-0411. True Life 101 at Jeffersonton Baptist Church Jefferstonton Baptist Church, 18498 Springs Road, Jeffersonton, presents True Life 101: Discover how the gospel that gets you to heaven, gets you through today. Program runs from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $35 per person. More information and registration at www. undergrace.org. Phone the church at 540-937-5446. Ice Cream Social at Warrenton United Methodist Church I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Come join Warrenton United Methodist Church, 341 Church St., Warrenton, for our Ice Cream Social on Aug. 4, from noon-4 p.m. Ice cream, moon bounces, face painting, games and activities for all ages, shopping with local vendors, and musical entertainment are sure to make for a fabulous day. This event is free and everyone is welcome, so be sure to invite your friends, family, and neighbors. Contact Michelle Smith at mish312@yahoo.com

Sunday, Aug. 5 St. James’ presents piano and organ recital Music director and organist Jesse Ratcliffe and music teacher Robert Swift present a piano and organ recital at St. James’ Episcopal Church, 73 Culpeper St., Warrenton, at 7 p.m. All are welcome to this free concert featuring works of Dupre, Mozart, and Bach. Festive hymn accompaniments. Contact: 540-347-4342 Monday, Aug. 6 St. Stephen’s plans Vacation Bible School Vacation Bible School will be held at St Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 8695 Old Dumfries Road, Catlett, Aug. 6-10, from 9-11:45 a.m. Ages 4 and up. Join us on a journey with Noah and his ark. for more information or to register, please call 540-788-4252.

Sunday, Aug. 12 Grace Speakers Series As the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia remembers the one-year anniversary of the attacks on Charlottesville and the victims who are still recovering,

Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains, is hosting a special Grace Speakers Series event featuring the Rev. Rob Lee IV, a descendant of Gen. Robert E. Lee. The Rev. Rob Less IV will be the guest preacher at the 10:30 service. Rob has preached throughout the United States since the attack on Charlottesville and has appeared on morning talk shows, the MTV Video Music Awards, and other shows sharing his perspective on racial reconciliation as an ordained minister. A public forum will be held on Saturday, Aug. 11, at 5 p.m. as well. All are encouraged to attend. The Grace Speakers Series aims to bring important issues of the day to light and give the community an opportunity to reflect theologically on them. Contact: 540-253-5177

Saturday, Aug. 25 Walnut Grove Baptist Church holds community cookout Walnut Grove Baptist Church, 8909 Meetze Road, Warrenton, invites you to their community cookout starting at 10 a.m. Aug. 25. We would love to greet, meet, and share Jesus with you! If you know someone that may need to hear of the goodness of the Lord we serve, please bring them out. If you see someone on the street that may need a meal and prayer, please bring them. If you have a heart for Jesus and you’d like to help serve our community, please join us. Only what you do for Christ will last! We joyfully support the Fauquier County Homeless Shelter and Food Bank. If you would like to donate gently used clothing or food, please reach out to us. To make a monetary donation in support of our Community Outreach Cookout, please visit our www.WalnutGroveBaptistChurch.org. Contact: 540-347-0974

Ongoing… Fauquier Jewish Congregation Religious School classes resume Fauquier Jewish Congregation Religious School classes will resume in September. Serving kindergarten through sixth grade, classes meet on Sunday mornings at the Highland School in Warrenton. The school’s focus is to teach Jewish content and values while building a nurturing and supportive community. New students are welcome to join our continuing students; membership in the congregation is not required. For further information, please contact Rabbi Bill Rudolph at rabbiwdr@gmail.com. Walnut Grove Baptist Church Mid-Day Bible Study Walnut Grove Baptist Church, 8909 Meetze Road, Warrenton, “Seniors with a Purpose” cordially invites the public to its Mid-Day Bible Study, every Thursday from noon -1 p.m. Open to all. Study will focus on the book “Great Characters of the Bible” by Dr. Alan B. Stringfellow. Contact Louise Gauthier at 571-217-8987 Grace Episcopal Church hosts community lunch The July 28 community lunch at Grace Episcopal Church, The Plains, has been canceled due to the memorial service for Marjorie Stutz Turner. The next lunch will take place on Aug. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church.

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CL A SSIFIEDS ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Business Directory: Thursday at noon, All other Classified ads: Monday at 3 p.m. To place your ad, Call: 540-351-1664, Toll Free: 888-351-1660, Fax: 540-349-8676, Email: classifieds@fauquier.com Rentals —

001 Apartments 1 BR Apt, Washington, VA. Suitable for retiree, $700/mo. Ref´s & sec. dep req´d. 540-937-3439 Cassanova area, Lovey renovated farmhouse, 3BR, 2fba, 2 half ba, hdwd flrs, CAC, 3 car garg, 2 enclosed porches, $2000/mo. R e f ´ s r e q ´ d . 540-788-4116

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Catlett, 4BR, 3.5 BA, beautiful and spacious stone house on private estate setting. $2100/ mo. 540-788-9495

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Near Warrenton, VA, 565SF, 17 S 5th 3BR, 2BA Rambler, St, Warrenton. 1 $1400/mo + 1 ⁄2 mo Lge windows, all dep. No pets. utils, & WIFI, 703-753-1492 shared kit. $550/ Priv entr, 2br, Warmo. renton, 1200 sf, in gra540-347-3451 cious home on 8 acs. $1300/mo. utils incld no smkg 540-341-3410 Individual office, 272 sf, across from Fauquier WA R R E N TO N , 1 6 Co courthouse, utilities Taylor St, 1BR Cotand parking included, tage, $600/mo. No $450/month. (540) pets. (703)919-0126 229-5550. Wa r r e n t o n / M i d l a n d , 2BR, 1.5BA, renovated, on family cattle farm. Wants nice tenants to enjoy quiet location. $1350/mo. 703-314-0898,703-549FSBO, 3br, 2fba, -2800 1236SF, 8x42 Warrenton rambler, 3br, front porch, 12 x 2ba, AC, Hdwd flrs, 12 deck, enclosed pets considered, 2 car back porch, 1 ac garg, full fin bsmt, lot, sep. 24 x 30 $1900/mo + sec dep. garage, outbuil540-229-9643 Rentals —

Catlett, cottage on farm. 1BR, 1BA, W/D, CAC. Furn/unfurn. Horse board avail. No smkg/ pets. $1300/mo (utils, D-TV incl). $750 sec dep. Email: farmbum@ hotmail.com.

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080 Office

4 room suite w/full kit & bath, 1350 sf, across from Fauquier courthouse, parking included, $2000/mo. 540-220-5550.

ding w/ celler. 211W, Amissville, VA. shown by appt. only. $239K, No owner financing. 540-937-5526

204 Arts & Crafts Paul de Longpre floral on canvas - 30 1/2 ” x 22 ” - (frame) $50. SUBJECT MATTER: Gold embellished vase of roses & violets. Good vintage condition. lmechem@juno.com.

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5” GUTTER MACHINE, Englert Metalman, w/ custom built trailer, b o t h $ 4 8 0 0 . 540-825-4181 lv msg. Farm Truck, 1985 Ford F350, diesel, long flatb e d . $ 7 5 0 . 540-825-4181 lv msg. Vermeer TE170 tedder. Used once on 5 acs. Faster drying with hooked double tines that flips wetter material to top. $8,400. 540-222-0670

Announcements

Sales — Lots & Acreage Two beautiful lots with nice views; 1.6 miles outside of Warrenton, 3.2 ac. and 2.62 ac. Ready to build both lots health dept. certified 4 BR. FQ10264080 and FQ10266805 Broker/Owner Warren B. Watkins 540-428-3050 O/ 703-675-3844 C wbwatkins3@southstar-sterling.com

IT´S TIME TO MAKE THE MOVE... YOU CAN BEAT OUR SPECIALS 540-349-4297 l TDD 711 Hunt Country Manor Apts.

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OFFICE SPACE IN THE HEART OF OLD TOWN WARRENTON 39 Culpeper Street Warrenton, VA 20186 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY ● Up to 7,000 Rentable SF ● Will Subdivide to Suit ● Short Term Leases Considered ● Brokers Welcome and Protected ● Central Business District ● Aggressive Market Rates Available ● ● Conveniently located in the heart of Old Town Warrenton at the intersection of Culpeper & Lee Sts. ● ● Next door to Piedmont Media LLC (Fauquier Times Newspaper) & Allen Real Estate. Close proximity to the Fauquier Government Center, Historic Courthouse Building and numerous local restaurants & retail stores.

Woodbridge Community Chess Club meets weekly for friendly games at the Woodbridge Wegmans upstairs cafe from 6-10 PM. Experienced and beginners welcome. Https://darbycox237. wixsite.com/ woodbridgechessclub Furniture/

228 Appliances 4’ diameter, round, solid oak, colonial, kitchen table with 1’ leaf and 4 chairs; good condition; $ 4 0 0 ; C a l l 540-935-2344. Antique off white wash basin & bowl. $90.00 703-994-5676 lv mesge Large oak desk & credenza, and chair. Good condition. $300 OBO. 703-472-4176 Oval Table, 49” x 17-1/2 x 26H, $75, Email: plivesay77@gmail. com Tall Case (Grandfather) Clock. 79“x20”x10.5“ German Works, Mahogany Case. Needs lots of work. Still a bargain at $25.00 EMAIL QSS@QSS. B I Z o r c a l l 540-347-7154

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Farm Equipment

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Auctions

Moving Sale, 7/28 & 29, 9am-1pm, furn, bedding & bath, art, outdoor, office, tools. All good stuff, no junk. 5977 Piney Grove Way in Heritage Hunt, Gainesville. Stop at gate for directions. Sat,7/28; 8a-1p; 6698 Colonnades Dr, Warrenton VA. Concrete fountain w/ pump; 2 new table top barbecues, patio umbrellas, 2 barn condition bicycles, RR ties, old beer steins, household goods. Warrenton, 9140 James Madison Hwy, 7/28 & 29, 9a-2p. 7 pc oak dine set, oak cabinets, widows,18´ trailer, zero turn & walk behind mowers, much more.

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Lawn/Garden Equipment

100 Bricks for $40. Red with holes. Clean. 703-221-1372

252 Livestock

Alpacas

Summer sales Herd reduction Clover Meadows Farm Gainesville, VA 571-261-1823

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Bob White, CCIM; 703-447-2606; bwhite@landmarkcre.com Blair White, CCIM; 703-307-9711 blair@landmarkcre.com LandmarkCRE.com

Garage/ Yard Sales

Building Materials

15,000 historical bricks for sale. Made during Civil War. From historical house used as hospital during war. Between 4-7pm call 434-363-1290

Miscellaneous

256 For Sale

2- stamp albums, dating back to the 1920´s. Seen by appt only. Price negotiable. 434-293-7516 END ROLLS. We have newspaper end rolls. Very limited. Located at Fauquier Times, 540-878-2491 Grohe Bridegford single lever kitchen faucet - minimally used brushed nickle - $125. We have a Excellent condition. lmechem@ juno.com. Loom: kiln-dried, mountian ash, 45 inches, 8 harness, 10 treddle w/ attachments, includes stool, warper, reeds, spool rak, shuttles, etc. $1000 OBO. 540-727-0567 Miter saw, very good cond. black & decker 1 0 i n , $ 3 0 . 703-221-1372 Printing Equipment, Multilith Offset Model 1250, Itek Model 11-17 Platemaster, Challenge Profold Model 14395, Make Offer, Email: plivesay77@ gmail.com Musical

262 Instruments 2012 GIBSON LES PAUL GUITAR Studio Deluxe Vintage Starburst, American made model,with Gibson case, never played, excellent condition. $950.00 Roncabriolet@aol.com

273 Pets

FAUQUIER SPCA LOST & FOUND ADOPTIONS TOO!

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

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294 Giveaways Free Sears washing mac h i n e , C a l l 540-347-5240. Leave Message.

298 Lost Missing a set of car fobs for a Ford and a Chrysler, white house key, and silver dog tag with name to identify, on July 4th, within the Town of Warrenton. Email casa5325@ hughes.net

385 Lawn/Garden

630 Campers/RVs

YARD CLEAN UP

1972 Winnebago, 75K mls, 318 engine with headers, AC, fridg, shower, stove, sleeps 4. $4,400 OBO. 540-498-5123 2004 Citation, 29 ft w/ silde out. Excel cond. 540-825-5699; 540-729-3694 2010 Tiffin Phaeton 40 QTH, go to changesin-latitude.com/for details. $133K. 404-376-2054

TREE WORK

Grass cutting, mulching, aerating, all aspects.

540-395-4814; 540-364-2682 410 Announcements VA N P O O L R I D E R WANTED Looking for an additional vanpool rider wanted. Our route is from Warrenton to Arlington. We leave Warrenton at 5:00, and arrive at 5:45 in Arlington. In the evening we leave Arlington at 4:00, and arrive in Warrenton at 5:00. Contact: Steve L e a r n a r d a t 571-220-8672.

2010 Tiffin Phaeton 40 QTH, go to changesin-latitude.com/for details. $133K. 404-376-2054

Walnut Grove Baptist Church Community Cookout Walnut Grove Baptist Church invites you to their Community Cookout on Saturday, August 25, 2018 @ 10 AM. They are located at 8909 Meetze Road, Warrenton, VA. 540.347.0974.

2007 Honda Spirit Shadow 750. Less than 9800 miles. Includes chrome pipes, windshield, special blue paint and a Kuryakyn 4141 Grantour Bag. Owner will provide new inspection. $3K Call 540-347-1316

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2006 Honda Godlwing Trike, 1800 series, 1 owner, 12,000 miles, l i k e n e w . 540-298-8128; 540-421-9509

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Antiques & Classics

1973 VW SUPERBEETLE CABRIOLET 3500K miles on rebuilt engine, dark blue canvas top, nice light blue interior, runs good, needs some cosmetic work. Super fun ride! Asking $8000. OBO contact Roncabriolet@ aol.com 1976 Chevrolet Vega V8 Vega Stroker engine very fast. Clean and excellent condition. Call 540 270 9995

605 Automobiles - Domestic 2011, Camaro SS, 6.22, V8, Manual, 6 speed, 28,000 miles, Black, Lexani Rims w/Pirelli tires.$23,500. Serious inquiries only. 540-316-7167 2018 KIA STINGER GT2, red on red, 100 miles. $61,000. 540-487-1995

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Boats & Accessories

Large Jon boat with 15 hp motor and trailer with new wiring.,tires and hubs. $1,000.00. Call 540-219-5124

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Motorcycles

Sport Utility Vehicles

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, 112K mls, 1 owner, $6900. 703-407-0796

670 Trailers CONTINENTAL CARGO AUTO MASTER JUNIOR TRAILER 14 ft trailer, ramp door, 5,650 load capacity. Aeroquip racks, 2 new tires. $3250.00. Serious offers only. 703-851-8847

Trucks/

675 Pickups

2001 Ford Excursion, 7.3L diesel, 238k mls, runs great, new barkes, some rust $12K, obo 703-505-5403 Farm Truck, 1985 Ford F350, diesel, long flatb e d . $ 7 5 0 . 540-825-4181 lv msg. FOOD TRUCK Mercedes Benz SprinterGreat Money MakerCurrent Insp-ready to go. low miles, generator, fire suppression, frig, stainless steel int.$82K. 540-878-6054

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1999 GMC Savana custom van. 119K miles, nice interior, just inspected, runs great. $ 6 9 0 0 O B O 434-953-2500 before 9 pm. 2006 Kia Sport Van, 150K mls, good inspetion, runs good. $ 2 6 0 0 O B O . 313-909-4991

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Legal Notices

TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 6334 Redwinged Blackbird Drive Warrenton, VA 20187 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $438,033.00, dated May 4, 2012, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for Fauquier County on May 7, 2012, as Instrument Number 2012-00004640, in Deed Book 1394, at Page 1352, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction, at the main entrance of the courthouse for the Circuit Court of Fauquier County, 40 Culpeper St, Warrenton, VA on August 17, 2018 at 2:15 PM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and briefly described as: Lot 80, Phase 2, THE WOODS AT WARRENTON, as the same is shown on a plat attached to the Deed of Subdivision and Imposition of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions recorded in Deed Book 1011, page 1571 among the land records of Fauquier County, Virginia. Tax ID: 6994044604000. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $13,000.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. Cash will not be accepted as a deposit. Settlement within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustee may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to be announced at sale. This is a communication from a debt collector. This notice is an attempt to collect on a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (Trustee # 572306) Substitute Trustee: ALG Trustee, LLC, C/O Orlans PC PO Box 2548, Leesburg, VA 20177, (703) 777-7101, website: http://www.orlans.com Towne #: 5000.0655

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TRUSTEE’S SALE OF SW ROUTE 643 PARCEL 4 Midland Virginia 22728

TRUSTEE’S SALE 12285 Elk Run Church Road Midland, VA 22728

PIN/Tax Map Reference Number: 7901-25-8032-000 Pursuant to the terms of the Deed of Trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated March 8, 2010 and recorded March 11, 2010 at Book 1338 Page 2006 among the Land Records for Fauquier County, Virginia, the real estate described below (the “Property”) will be offered for sale at public auction: ALL THAT certain lot or parcel of land located in Lee Magisterial District, Fauquier County, Virginia, and shown as Parcel 4 on the plat of survey and metes and bounds description or Richard H. Vogel, C.L.S., dated July 30, 1982 and recorded in Deed Book 434 at Page Number 655 in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Fauquier County, Virginia and containing 40.000 acres, more or less. TOGETHER WITH an easement and right-of-way to the aforesaid Parcel 4 from State Route 643 for the purpose of ingress and egress to and from said parcel, said easement and right-of-way being as shown on the aforesaid plat of survey and metes and bounds description. Tax Map Number: 7901-25-8032-000 The sale will take place on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., at the entrance to the Circuit Court for Fauquier County, Virginia, 29 Ashby Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186. TERMS: The purchase price in the form of immediately available funds shall be due and payable on the closing date. A deposit in the form of immediately available funds in the amount of 10% of the sales price may be required of the successful bidder at the time of sale. [The Substitute Trustee reserves the right to waive or modify the requirement with respect to the bidder’s deposit.] The successful bidder will be required to close within 20 days from the date of sale. [Time will be of the essence as to the closing date and the payment of the purchase price.] The Property will be sold “AS IS” and will be conveyed by Special Warranty deed, subject to all rights, reservations, leases, covenants, conditions, easements and restrictions superior to the Deed of Trust as they may lawfully affect the Property. [Neither the Substitute Trustees nor the holder of the note secured by the Deed of Trust will deliver possession of the Property to the successful bidder.] The purchaser at the sale will be required to pay all closing costs except the grantor’s recording tax. Real estate taxes will be prorated as to the settlement date. Christopher S. Chipman, Trustee FOR INFORMATION [OR A FACT SHEET MORE FULLY DESCRIBING THE PROPERTY] CONTACT: Jordan M. Spivok PROTAS, SPIVOK & COLLINS, LLC 4330 East West Highway, Suite 900 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 469-3602 jspivok@psclaw.net Run dates: July 18 & July 25, 2018

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Get the Buyers You Want When You Advertise Your Yard Sale

In execution of the Deed of Trust dated July 30, 2014 and recorded on August 4, 2014 in Book 1465 at Page 890 of Fauquier County land records, Trustee Services of Virginia, LLC, the appointed Substitute Trustee, will offer for sale at public auction on the front steps of the Fauquier County Courthouse located at 40 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia on August 20, 2018 at 2:00 PM the property more particularly described in the aforementioned Deed of Trust, located at the property address listed below and briefly identified as follows: ALL THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY CONTAINING 34.2598 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AS SHOWN ON A PLAT ENTITLED “PLAT SHOWING BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT BETWEEN LOT 2 A DIVISION OF GOLDEN OAKS CONSTRUCTION, INC. AND RESIDUE TRACT THE PADDOCKS AT ELKS RUN, CEDAR RUN MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT, FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA”, PREPARED BY ERIC K. NISKAKEN, L.S. DATED JULY 14, 2004 RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 1176 AT PAGE 2471 AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA. BEING the same property conveyed to Grey Horse Vineyards by Deed of Forrest P. Odend’Hal dated 11/05/03 and recorded 11/12/03 in the aforesaid Clerk’s Office in Deed Book 1070, Page 36, and Instrument Number 030025348. Said Deed was corrected 2/25/2004 and re-recorded 3/18/2004 in Deed Book 1088, page 363. Tax No.: 7827-27-4458-000 Property address: 12285 Elk Run Church Road, Midland, VA 22728 The property will be sold “AS IS,” WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND SUBJECT TO conditions, covenants, restrictions, reservations, easements, rights of way, and all other matters of record taking priority over the Deed of Trust, if any, as might be listed in this notice or may be announced at the sale. TERMS OF SALE: A non-refundable bidder’s deposit of $97,500.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is less, by cashier’s or certified check required at time of sale, except for the party secured by the Deed of Trust. Risk of loss is on the purchaser from date and time of auction. Balance of the purchase price must be paid by cashier’s check within 14 days from sale date. Except for Virginia Grantor tax, all settlement costs and expenses are purchaser’s responsibility. Taxes are pro-rated to the date of sale. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining possession of the property. If purchaser defaults, deposit may be forfeited and property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser who shall be liable for any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs, expenses, and attorney’s fees of both sales. If Trustee does not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of deposit without interest. This sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan secured by the Deed of Trust including but not limited to determining whether prior to sale a forbearance, repayment, or other agreement was entered into, the loan was reinstated or paid off, or whether the property became subject to an automatic stay under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code prior to the sale; in any such event this sale shall be null and void and purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of deposit without interest. Pursuant to the Federal Fair Debt Collections Practices Act, this law firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (18-06765) FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: BROCK & SCOTT, PLLC (Attorney for TRUSTEE SERVICES OF VIRGINIA, LLC) 484 Viking Drive, Suite 203 Virginia Beach, VA 23452 (757)213-2959

NOTICE

FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AUGUST 2, 2018 The Fauquier County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a work session at 1:45 p.m. on Thursday August 2, 2018 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 2, 2018, beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia: SPECIAL PERMIT #SPPT-18-009243, JUDE J. COVAS, ET AL, TRUSTEES OF THE RAYMOND C. HAWKINS CHILDREN’S TRUST II (OWNER)/R. C. HAWKINS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. (APPLICANT) – HAWKINS’ PROPERTY – An application for a Category 2 Special Permit to operate a small contracting business as a major home occupation, PIN 7838-79-6029-000 and 7838-89-3177-000, located at 15223 Copperhead Road, Cedar Run District, Catlett, Virginia. (Adam Shellenberger, Staff) SPECIAL PERMIT #SPPT-18-009422, THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH (OWNER/APPLICANT) – THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH – An application to amend a previously approved Category 6 Special Permit (SPPT-14-002328) to allow a place of worship, PIN 6982-38-9358-000, 6982-37-6989-000, 6982-47-3844-000, and 6982-47-2625-000, located at 8774, 8776, 8816 and 8826 James Madison Highway, Marshall District, Warrenton, Virginia. (Adam Shellenberger, Staff) Copies of the Zoning Appeals and Variance applications may be examined in the Department of Community Developmentʼs Zoning Office at 29 Ashby Street, Suite 310, Warrenton, Virginia between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. To review files on all other items, please visit the Department of Community Developmentʼs Planning Office at 10 Hotel Street, Suite 305, Warrenton, Virginia between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Fauquier County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request. Citizens requiring reasonable accommodation for disabilities should contact Fran Williams, Administrative Manager, at (540) 422-8210.

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FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PUBLIC HEARINGS The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the following items at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 9, 2018, in the Warren Green Meeting Room 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia: 1. AN ORDINANCE TO RELOCATE THE MARSHALL PRECINCT POLLING PLACE TO THE MARSHALL RURITAN CLUB – Consideration of whether to relocate the Marshall polling place from its current location in the Marshall Community Center to the Marshall Ruritan Club building. (Kevin J. Burke, Staff) 2. AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A SPECIAL PERSONAL PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION FOR AUXILIARY VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE PERSONNEL - Consideration of an ordinance extending the current special personal property tax classification applicable to volunteer fire and rescue workers to auxiliary volunteers. (Kevin J. Burke, Staff) 3. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT TEXT-18-009497 – A Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Article 2 to permit minor boundary line adjustments between non-common open space parcels and adjacent parcels. (Heather Jenkins, Staff) Copies of the above files (except as noted) are available for review in the County Administrator’s Office, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Any interested parties wishing to be heard on any of the above are requested to be present at the public hearing or send written comments prior to August 9, 2018, to the County Administrator’s Office. Fauquier County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request. Citizens requiring reasonable accommodation for disabilities should contact Renée Culbertson, Deputy Municipal Clerk, at (540) 422-8020.

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ABC Licenses

A Hearing will be held at Fauquier County General District Court Monday July 30th at 9am pertaining to a pig seized by Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office, Animal Control Division. The brindle female pig, weighing 9.2lbs, was taken into custody 7/17/2018 at 7249 King William St. Warrenton, VA. The pig is being held at the Fauquier SPCA Animal Control Center.

Full name(s) of owner(s): Devine Swine Deli n Kitchen LLC Trading as: Divine Swine Deli n Kitchen 19 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia 20186-3319 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Wine and Beer on and off premise/ Keg Permit/ Delivery Permit license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Todd Eisenhauver, Owner/Partner 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.

Full Time Employment

Service Plumber

Competitive Pay and Great Benefits. Email resume to:

admin@vernsplumbing.com or call: 540-439-6544

545

Exp´d Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic

Call 703-392-7900; send resume: alina@ tomstrucksales. com

Full Time Employment English Construction Company Inc. is hiring for multiple positions on a building project in Fauquier, VA. Valid identification is required. Call 434-845-0301 for details or apply online at:

Part Time Employment

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Full Time Employment

Music Director

*Equipment Operator *Pipe Layers *Pipe Forman *Skilled Laborer

Bethel UMC, a mid-sized church in Warrenton, is seeking a PT Music Director. This person must have strong Christian values and the ability to play the piano for two traditional services on Sunday morning, lead and direct the choir, and play for other special worship services (Holy Week, Christmas, Easter). For a complete job description, please email

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Legal Notices

TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 7490 Porch Road Warrenton, VA 20187 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $219,000.00, dated March 21, 2005, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for Fauquier County on April 14, 2005, as Instrument Number 001217140013, in Deed Book 1150, at Page 2370, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction, at the main entrance of the courthouse for the Circuit Court of Fauquier County, 40 Culpeper St, Warrenton, VA on August 3, 2018 at 2:00 PM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and briefly described as: ALL THAT certain parcel of land situated in Center Magisterial District, County of Fauquier and State of Virginia, being known and designated as Lot Eight-B (8-B) of Bridleridge Woods Subdivision, containing 45,258 square feet, more or less, as shown on a plat of survey of James H. Harris & Associates, Inc., dated November 9, 1987, and recorded in Deed Book 582, Page 629, in the Office of the Circuit Court of Fauquier County, Virginia. TOGETHER WITH and SUBJECT TO the rights of others to use those certain streets dedicated for public use entitle Wickie Court and Rods Road for ingress and egress to and from said tract and Virginia State Route 839; and further, TOGETHER WITH and SUBJECT TO the rights of others to use that certain fifty foot wide easement and right of way, said easement being shown on said plat of subdivision as existing Fewell Right of Way t.o Route 674, in Deed Book 34, P a g e 7 9 6 . T a x I D : 6994-68-9245-000. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $11,000.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. Cash will not be accepted as a deposit. Settlement within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustee may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to be announced at sale. This is a communication from a debt collector. This notice is an attempt to collect on a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (Trustee # 582270) Substitute Trustee: ALG Trustee, LLC, C/O Orlans PC PO Box 2548, Leesburg, VA 20177, (703) 777-7101, website: http://www.orlans.com The Vendor Auction.com will be used in conjunction with this sale Potential Bidders: For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Towne #: 5000.1471

Motor Equipment Operator I/Relief Driver Needed for the Town of Warrenton’s Public Works Sanitation Department to perform semi-skilled work operating light and medium size vehicle and construction vehicles and related equipment. Primary duties as a Relief Driver are manual collection from the rear of the sanitation vehicles and the operation of sanitation/ recycling vehicles depending on vacancy. Candidate must possess a valid Virginia commercial driver’s license; proof required before interview. Salary $33,321, excellent benefits. MUST submit Town of Warrenton application to Human Resources Director, Town of Warrenton, P. O. Drawer 341, Warrenton, Virginia 20188 (18 Court St., Warrenton, VA 20186). Application is available at www.warrentonva.gov. Open until filled. EOE.

Full Time Employment

Blue Ridge Orthopaedic and Spine Center in Warrenton, VA, is looking for a FT Rehabilitation Specialist in our state of the art Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation center. Primary duties to include designated routine tasks pertaining to the care and maintenance of the equipment and aseptic technique. Prepare, maintain and clean treatment areas and assist in supply/ equipment maintenance, related to the efficient operation of the physical therapy service under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. Bachelor’s degree in Exercise physiologist, Exercise Science, or Athletic Training preferred but not required. We offer an excellent benefit package and an exciting work environment. Visit our website @ www.broava.com. To apply, forward resume to:

Attn: A. Dart Fax: (540) 347-0492 Mail: 52 W Shirley Ave., Warrenton, VA 20186 E-Mail: adart@broava.com

POLICE OFFICER

Full or Part Time. Call:

Walnut Grove Child Care

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REHABILITATION SPECIALIST

Full Time Employment

LEAD TEACHERS & ASSISTANT TEACHERS

Full Time Employment

The Town of Warrenton, Virginia, is seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of Police Officer. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, in good physical health, possess a high school diploma or G.E.D, valid Virginia driver’s license, and be able to deal well with the public. Position is responsible for the enforcement of State and local laws; patrols the Town; answers complaints and conducts investigations. Career salary range $44,641 to $71,426, excellent benefits. Town of Warrenton Employment Application is required.

Application and complete job description may be obtained on the web at www.warrentonva.gov or by phone to 540-347-1102. Send completed applications to Human Resources, P. O. Drawer 341, Warrenton, VA 20188. Open until filled. EOE

Full Time Employment

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HIRING GRADE FOREMAN PIPE FOEMAN HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Excellent pay and benefits. 540-364-4800

REHABILITATION SPECIALIST Blue Ridge Orthopaedic and Spine Center in Warrenton, VA, is looking for a FT Rehabilitation Specialist in our state of the art Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation center. Primary duties to include designated routine tasks pertaining to the care and maintenance of the equipment and aseptic technique. Prepare, maintain and clean treatment areas and assist in supply/ equipment maintenance, related to the efficient operation of the physical therapy service under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. Bachelor’s degree in Exercise physiologist, Exercise Science, or Athletic Training preferred but not required. We offer an excellent benefit package and an exciting work environment. Visit our website @ www.broava.com. To apply, forward resume to:

Attn: A. Dart Fax: (540) 347-0492 Mail: 52 W Shirley Ave., Warrenton, VA 20186 E-Mail: adart@broava.com

Full Time Employment PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT Look no further! Blue Ridge Orthopaedic and Spine Center has an immediate opening for a FT licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in our state- of- art outpatient Orthopaedic facility. Ideal candidates must be self motivated with Orthopaedic experience. Our friendly staff will train and mentor the newly graduated! We offer a competitive salary, outstanding benefit package, excellent continuing education programs with an exciting, energetic work environment with a passion for patient care. Visit our website @ www.broava.com. To apply, forward resume to:

Attn: A. Dart Fax: (540) 347-0492 Mail: 52 W Shirley Ave., Warrenton, VA 20186 E-Mail: adart@broava.com

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BUSINESS SERVICE DIRECTORY Builder

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Paving

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Moving/Storage

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Lawn

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BUSINESS SERVICE DIRECTORY Roofing

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

LOT CLEARING • TOPPING • TRIMMING • MULCHING EDGING • FERTILIZING • TREE REMOVAL • SPRAYING

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Windows Cleaning

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CENTURY 21 New Millennium has been named a 2018 Top Work Places in the Greater D.C. area by The Washington Post!

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*Tiny House goes Vertical *Waterfront Living *2 Bd, 2 Ba, Wood Floors Rappahannock- $247,000

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*Custom home on 10 Acres *Vaulted ceiling, Brazilian tile *Bridle trails, Horses Welcome Catlett, VA—$$545,000

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*Custom Built Colonial *3+ Acre Lots, Hardwood Floors *House will be Similar Sumerduck, VA-$489,900

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*Log Cabin on 1.5 acres *Huge storage building *Great Location, NO HOA Midland, VA—$212,000

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Call Mandy Brown 540-718-2459 *Mtn Views, Pasture Views *2000+ Sq Ft, Deck, Pool *Large Country Kitchen Boston, VA—$434,500

CALL Brenda Rich 540-270-1659 *Nestled in Farm Country *Needs Work, make your own! Catlett, VA—$199,900

CALL Tammy Roop 540-270-9409 *35+ Private Acres, Upgrades *Gorgeous Italianate villa including 7000+square *Gourmet Kitchen with Granite Rixeyville, VA—$1,075,000

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CALL Edie Grassi 540-878-1308 *17+ Acre Horse Farmette *One 2 stall Foaling barn *8 Acres fenced, 7 stall barn Culpeper, VA—$324,000

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

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