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Revitalization plan for Haiti Street in limbo Warrenton Town Council is split on Habitat for Humanity’s request for matching funds to build 13 new homes

of her adult kids say she should consider selling the home, but she’s not ready.

“I want to keep it,” Gibson said. “I worked hard to keep this house.”

Fauquier County’s Habitat for Humanity makes homeownership possible for lower-income residents who are willing to put in the “sweat equity” to acquire a home of their own. Gibson is one of several Haiti Street homeowners, thanks in part to work the nonprofit has done on the street over the last three decades.

Now, Fauquier County Habitat for Humanity has a plan to further transform Warrenton’s Haiti Street with 13 more new affordable housing units but needs more money to do so. The Warrenton Town Council has so far refused its request to dedicate some the town’s federal American Rescue Plan Act funds toward the project.

The Warrenton Town Council is expected to revisit the request at its July 11 meeting, according to Councilman David McGuire (At-Large).

By Shannon Clark

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

For Alice Gibson, Fauquier County Habitat for Humanity has been a life-changer. Gibson, a mother of five, moved into her home at 124 Haiti St. in 1998 and now owns it outright.

Over the last nearly 30 years, the home has been a refuge not only for her, but for her adult children and grandchildren.

“It has been wonderful. It has been a blessing,” Gibson told the Fauquier Times during a recent interview outside her white-sided, one-story home. Now that she’s getting older, she said, some TIMES STAFF PHOTO/JILL PALERMO

Delores Yates stands beside one of two empty homes next to her home on Haiti Street. Both would be torn down as part of Habitat for Humanity’s plan to build 13 new homes.

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2 new candidates enter 3-way race for Warrenton Town Council

By Shannon Clark

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

PHOTO BY DOUG STROUD

THE ROCKETS’ RED GLARE: Warrenton kicked off Independence Day weekend with fireworks at the Warrenton Aquatic and Recreation Facility on Friday, June 30. People fanned out on the WARF grounds, Fauquier High School and nearby grassy areas to take in the view from pickup-truck tailgates, lawn chairs and blankets. For more photos, visit Fauquier.com.

The Nov. 7 special election to fill a seat on the Warrenton Town Council is now a three-way race.

Data center opponent and activist Eric Gagnon is vying for the seat along with newcomer Karen Lavarnway, a Loudoun County firefighter and paramedic.

Both will face current Town Councilman John B. “Jay” Heroux III, who was appointed to the seat last year. Heroux was tapped after former town councilman Kevin Carter left his Ward 5 seat to fill a vacancy on the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors. Carter was appointed to fill former supervisor Chris Granger’s term after Granger

Eric Gagnon

Karen Lavarnway

resigned due to conflict-of-interest concerns related to his wife, former Warrenton town manager Brandie Schaeffer, who resigned to take a job with Amazon.

Eric Gagnon

After spending 23 years in Warrenton without feeling the need to get involved in town politics, See TOWN COUNCIL, page 2

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National Cathedral gates blacksmith dies at 89

‘Nol’ Putnam worked in The Plains from 1970s to 2001

By John Toler

Special to the Fauquier Times

A renowned artist in metal with longtime ties in the Virginia Piedmont died on June 11 at a hospital in Charlottesville. Oliver de Montalan Putnam – known by all as “Nol” – operated White Oak Forge in The Plains starting in the early 1970s and from 2001 at Huntly, in Rappahannock County. Putnam was 89.

A New England native, Putnam served in the U.S. Army and graduated from Trinity College, in Hartford, Connecticut, earning a degree in history. He taught history in prep schools in Massa-

2 new candidates enter 3-way race for Warrenton Town Council TOWN COUNCIL, from page 1 Gagnon, a retired publisher, training consultant and inventor, said he decided to run because of the town council’s approval of the Amazon data center on Blackwell Road. Gagnon said that if a lawsuit challenging the town council’s approval of Amazon is successful, and if the project is thus sent back to the town council, he would try to deny its approval.

“If I’m on the town council, and we have a majority, I will vote with other like-minded town council members to kill this (Amazon data center) project once and for all,” Gagnon told the Fauquier Times.

Gagnon, 65, previously worked as a patent technology licensing and litigation specialist. He said he’s not against development and data centers entirely but believes the town council’s February approval of the data center left out voters’ voices.

Gagnon led a petition drive in January calling for Heroux to recuse himself from the town council’s vote on the data center due to Heroux’s position with an IT company that works with Amazon. The town attorney ruled that Heroux did not meet the standard set by state law for a personal conflict of interest and thus could vote on the special use permit. The permit was approved in a 4-3 vote, with Heroux voting in favor along

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Nol Putnam at work in 2000 at White Oak Forge in The Plains.

with Council members Brett Hamby (Ward 3), Jim Hartman (Ward 4) and Heather Sutphin (Ward 1).

Gagnon said he’s also opposed to the town council’s recent efforts to increase the size of Warrenton through a boundary line adjustment, a move he said would be detrimental to Warrenton’s small-town character.

The town council considered a boundary line adjustment back in November but voted unanimously in January to withdraw their request.

“If the current town council has its way, they’ll put that issue back on the table,” he said.

“The development needs to be appropriate to the town, and it needs to be the type of development that will preserve … our small town’s character,” Gagnon said. “Our neighbors are telling me the reason they moved here is because of Warrenton’s small-town atmosphere. ... It’s very precious.”

Gagnon also said he has issues with the 23% hike in monthly water and sewer bills included in Warrenton’s fiscal year 2024 budget. Gagnon said many of his neighbors were upset about the increase because they didn’t have a chance to discuss it with the town council. The town council held a public hearing on the increase before its June 13 vote on the budget, but no one spoke.

“I want to have a true open dialogue with my neighbors,” Gagnon said. “My number one mission is to vote to advance and protect their public health, safety and welfare and to vote for their interests – and

chusetts for two decades before answering the call to become a blacksmith.

Although he had no formal training in metalwork, his skills quickly emerged – perhaps it was hereditary, as he had two blacksmiths going back many years in his family line. Early in his career, Putnam started fashioning farm signs, gates and other specialized items for local clients and enjoyed sharing the details of his work with school groups and neighbors.

In the 1980s, Putnam was commissioned to create metalwork for the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., and his artistry earned him widespread acclaim. Inspired by nature, his works are characterized by amazingly delicate flowers and leaves, individually forged in steel.

See PUTNAM, page 4

not for other interests, like Amazon (and) major developers.”

If elected, Gagnon also said he would also work to open an investigation into the town’s denial of Citizens for Fauquier County’s Freedom of Information Act request for 3,142 emails between town council members and Amazon representatives regarding the data center.

Town officials contend the town council “followed all state laws and local ordinances regarding the process for considering Amazon’s SUP application,” according to a March 20 news release. The decision is being challenged in court by the CFFC and Warrenton residents. A pre-trial hearing is set for Aug. 25 in the Fauquier County Circuit Court.

“We need to get to the bottom of (the emails),” Gagnon said. “Because if we allow our town government to continue along this dysfunctional path of concealing emails, hiding their process. ... If they continue with this like they did with the data center, they will do it on every other issue facing the town.”

Karen Lavarnway

Lavarnway, 38, is a Loudoun County Fire & Rescue lieutenant and paramedic and a member of the Town of Warrenton’s Architectural Review Board. She said she is passionate about preserving Warrenton’s history through local landmarks and residences and is running on a platform of “positivity and vision,” according to a news release.

“I am excited to talk to residents

about their concerns during my campaign,” Lavarnway said. “I am committed to ensuring that our town continues to prosper, while also preserving the unique character and history that make Warrenton a wonderful place to live.”

If elected, some of Lavarnway’s priorities will include investing in critical infrastructure repairs to make roads and water treatment systems safer and more efficient; developing strategies toward attainable housing for Warrenton residents; and supporting revenue growth in Warrenton while maintaining “small town values,” according to the release.

Lavarnway said she will work collaboratively with council members, community groups and residents to achieve her priorities and to make “Warrenton an even better community.”

“I am focused on bringing a positive and forward-thinking approach to the town council,” Lavarnway said. “Working together and embracing new ideas and perspectives, our community can build a brighter future for all residents.”

The winner of the special election will fill Carter’s former term, which expires on Dec. 31, 2024. Five of the seven town council seats – those representing the town’s five wards -- are up for re-election in November 2024. The mayor and two at-large council seats won’t be on the ballot until 2026.

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Catching a flight out of Manassas?

It could happen in the next 2 years, city council says

By Cher Muzyk

Times Staff Writer

Prince William, Fauquier and Manassas-area residents could soon have an alternative to Dulles or Reagan National much closer to home. A plan to bring commercial flights to Manassas Regional Airport is in the works, and it could happen within the next two years.

The Manassas City Council heard a presentation last week from Avports to build a commercial airline operation at the Manassas Regional Airport. Avports is a Dulles-based company that operates about a dozen airports across the country.

Avports was the sole respondent to a “request for proposal” the City of Manassas put out on May 19 in search of a commercial airport operator. The RFP was issued after the city council discussed opening the airport to commercial airline service in closed sessions in recent months, according to Manassas City Manager Pat Pate.

There was an air of excitement among city councilmembers about the proposal this week. Manassas Mayor Michelle Davis Younger said the move would bring more people to the city.

“Residents are so excited. It is the buzz right now,” Davis Younger said Thursday, June 29.

The Manassas Regional Airport is located between Va. 28 and Va. 234

on land that belongs to the City of Manassas but is surrounded by Prince William County. It’s the largest general aviation airport in Virginia.

During their presentation to the city council on Monday, June 26, Avports President Jorge Roberts and Vice President of Business Development Matt Shelby said the company is already negotiating with interested airlines but wouldn’t reveal which ones.

As for destinations, the airlines operating at the airport will determine their destinations, but Florida is “a safe bet.” The airport’s runway size and facilities will limit airlines to “short- to medium-haul markets,” Avports’ proposal says.

The Manassas City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 10 on whether to award the franchise to Avports. The public hearing will take place during the city council’s next meeting, held at Jennie Dean Elementary School, at 9601 Prince William St. All are invited to attend and offer their comments. The city council could vote to award the franchise to Avports after the public hearing or could opt to wait until the council’s next meeting on July 24, Pate said.

“This basically starts a timeline for a process of working through all the steps that it will actually take to get commercial service there,” Pate said, noting the process would likely take about two years.

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Until now, however, cost has been a prohibiting factor. The City of Manassas has not been willing to pay for the needed infrastructure, Pate said.

“In this case, we’ve got a franchisee potentially who is willing to bear the burden of the cost (of the necessary upgrades) as a part of the franchise,” Pate said. “So, for our local residents, this should just mean that they would have an additional service of potential commercial flights locally without a lot of the expenses that it would take to create a commercial airport.”

Under the proposal, Avports would lease the airport terminal for 40 years and would pay to construct a 35,000-square-foot addition to the current terminal, which was built in 1996.

Any physical improvements to the ter-

minal would remain city property.

Avports would pay the City of Manassas $672,143 in first-year ground and building rent. Annual rent payments to the city beyond the first year were not included in the proposal Avports posted online.

If the plan is approved, estimated economic benefits to the city and the surrounding communities would include 250 new jobs and millions more in annual tax revenue as a result of the airport’s wider economic impact, according to Avports.

The agreement requires the airport to seek and receive “PART 139 certification” from the Federal Aviation Administration.

If the Manassas City Council and the FAA approve the plan, it will be implemented in two phases.

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Revitalization plan for Haiti Street in limbo HAITI STREET, from page 1

Plan for 13 new homes began in 2022

Habitat’s plan is to build one triplex and multiple duplexes on seven properties. The homes would keep the style of traditional Old Town Warrenton homes while providing an accessible and affordable route to home ownership. Fauquier County Habitat for Humanity CEO Melanie Burch estimates it would cost $2 to $3 million to TIMES STAFF PHOTOS/JILL PALERMO build all 13 homes.

To start, Burch is trying to build six homes – Left: A boarded up and empty multi-family home on Haiti Street that would be demolished and replaced if the amount required by a $300,000 grant Habitat Habitat for Humanity moves forward with its revitalization plan. Right: One of several new homes Habitat received from Rappahannock Rapidan Commu- for Humanity has already built on Haiti Street. nity Services in 2022. Initially, the grant was to Nevill also said Martino asked Habitat to reach be used on 35 Horner St., a property one block officials to meet with Habitat for Humanity leadout to the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors ers on two different occasions.

Only Semple comfrom Main Street. Burch asked for the grant to be regarding their request. plied, according to emails Burch provided to the transferred for use on Haiti Street in November “I was unaware of any outreach to the county, Fauquier Times.

2022. If the grant is matched by the town, Burch or them taking his request to action,” Nevill said, Burch approached the town council again in said she could build six of the planned 13 homes noting there was “generally no support to add it to November 2022 to ask for $1 million in still-unon Haiti Street the agenda.” appropriated ARPA funding to build the homes.

“The caveat is we have to be building this sum“A $1 million request for taxpayer money is a mer, and we have to complete the project by June At the time, more than $2.5 million of the town’s lot of money to consider at a work session with so 30, 2024,” Burch said. “I said (to the town) imme- ARPA funding had not yet been allocated.

The request followed a May 2022 press release many questions unanswered and such a lack of prediately, ‘We have funds that we would love to use, but if you don’t support us, if you don’t give us in which President Biden asked state, local and liminary outreach to staff and council,” he added.

Burch said Habitat is discussing the possibility tribal governments to “dedicate more of their something, we can’t accept that grant.’” of help from Fauquier County with county offiARPA funds to build additional affordable housThe council voted June 13 to deny Burch’s recials. ing at lower costs for families quest for matching funds. As “But at the end of the day, again, this (neighand individuals.” a result, she is now trying to borhood) is in town,” Burch said. “So, when I’m From November 2022 Fauquier County Habitat build the six homes with help looking for money and I want that match in supfor Humanity’s plans through February 2023, from community developfor Haiti Street Burch tried without success to port, it should be with the town.” ment investment funds and a get Habitat’s funding request Affordable housing need $200,000 grant from Virginia Habitat received a $300,000 grant to launch a plan to build 13 new on the town council’s agenda.

Department of Housing and Nevill said he is in favor of committing the Still, Habitat for Humanity town’s remaining ARPA funds to a project or proCommunity Development homes – a combination of triplexes and duplexes – on Haiti Street. representatives spoke at sev- gram that addresses the need for affordable housthat became available July 1.

The plan includes the following eral meetings during public ing. Nevill also noted that the town needs to work “We will get this done reproperties: comment time to explain their toward changes in the town’s zoning to accommogardless,” Burch said. “Fau• 88 Haiti St.: demolished and proposal. quier Habitat for Humanity is date more duplexes, quads and multifamily units. rebuilt triplex During the March 14 Nevill said he plans to discuss with county offithe only affordable and attainmeeting, Greg Ashwell, an cials possible tax incentives for such residential able housing developer. We’re • 107 Haiti St.: demolished and rebuilt home the continuum; we’re that attorney for Fauquier Habi- development. next rung on the ladder to get • 131 Haiti St.: demolished and tat, warned Habitat would be “One of the biggest challenges we have is rebuilt home people out of rentals and into forced to turn down $300,000 lack of affordable housing stock,” Nevill said. “I • 134 Haiti St.: two front duplexes a first-time home, so that they in grant funding because it think council should be focusing on expanding • 141 Haiti St.: two rear duplexes can start gaining their wealth failed to receive matching our affordable housing stock and that any alloca• 143 Haiti St.: one single-family – generational wealth.”

ARPA funds from the town. tion of taxpayer funds towards affordable houshome “If you look at your com- ing needs to at least consider new construction Town council delays • 145 Haiti St.: new homesite prehensive plan, I see the term projects as well. There are other organizations Before the Warrenton affordable housing no less that are working on affordable housing solutions, Town Council adopted its than five times,” Ashwell said. “We need fund- and they should have the chance to present pro2024 budget on June 13, Councilman William ing.

We need you all to seriously consider funding posals as well.”

Semple (Ward 2) and Councilman Paul Mooney More new housing would be welcome on Haiti (At-Large) proposed giving Habitat the town’s re- Habitat for this very worthwhile cause.”

During the town council’s May 9 work ses- Street, according to Delores Yates, one of Gibmaining ARPA funding to meet the grant deadline, but the motion failed in a 2-5 vote, with only sion, Semple and Mooney suggested reallocating son’s daughters, who lives next to two empty and Semple and Mooney voting in favor. At the time, $200,000 of the $1.6 million in ARPA funds the boarded up houses that would be demolished if Warrenton had $278,597 in ARPA funding avail- town planned to spend on the Warrenton Horse Habitat for Humanity finds the money to move Show Grounds to Habitat for Humanity. forward. Habitat bought the homes in 2019. able.

“ARPA is a one-time opportunity for us to do “They should do it,” Yates said. “A lot of people The vote came nearly a year after Habitat for Humanity leaders and Warrenton Town Council something I think really magnificent over there that need homes.”

Yates said Haiti Street has improved over the members began discussing a potential revitaliza- we will never be able to do again,” Semple said.

Asked why the proposal never made it to the years because of Fauquier Habitat for Humanity’s tion of Haiti Street after two shootings happened town council’s agenda, Warrenton Mayor Carter work on the street. there in August 2022.

“These (Habitat) homes have made it look a On Aug. 29, 2022, Fauquier Habitat for Hu- Nevill said former interim town manager Chris manity’s then-CEO Darryl Neher sent an email Martino had advised against adding Habitat’s re- lot better,” Yates said. “Some of the houses used to the town council to discuss how “Warrenton quest to the council agenda due to a “lack of infor- to make the street look trashy. It’s come a long and Fauquier County officials can stand with the mation” after Burch gave Martino a presentation way now.” residents of Haiti Street.” He invited town council in January.

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National Cathedral gates blacksmith dies at 89 PUTNAM, from page 2 Remarkably, the expertise and intensity in his metalwork mirrors the works of sculptor Frederick E. Hart (1943-1999) of Hume, whose artistry

at the Cathedral includes “Ex Nihilo,” the centerpiece of his Creation Sculptures, and other smaller sculptures.

Like Hart, Putnam’s masterpieces at the cathedral were completed over several years. Notable are the three gates in the crypt-level columbarium: the large, double-door Folger

Gate and the single door Brown and Clagett gates. Each took about 1,200 hours to create.

In addition, Putnam designed and built the 6-foot columbarium candle stand and meditation bench, as well as four smaller candle stands and the handrails guiding visitors to St. John’s Chapel and St. Mary’s Chapel.

After completing a set of three crosses for the Cathedral last year, Putnam closed his forge. “Beauty in the Shadows,” a book written by docents at the Cathedral, chronicles every piece of Putnam’s wrought iron found there. Survivors include a daughter from his first marriage, Anne Putnam, of Troy, Virginia.

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Rappahannock man arrested after indecent exposure at Warrenton Food Lion Police have arrested a Rappahannock County man in connection with an alleged indecent exposure at the Food Lion grocery store in Warrenton.

On Thursday, June 15 at about 7:07 p.m., Warrenton police responded to the Food Lion store in the 600 block of Frost Avenue in response to a report of a man exposing himself. The man left the area before police arrived, but detectives obtained surveillance video and interviewed a witness to identify a suspect, according to Warrenton Police Chief Tim Carter.

Police obtained an arrest warrant on Thursday, June 29 for Marvin Michael Robinson, 27, of Huntly, Virginia. Robinson was arrested the same day by the Rappahannock County

Sheriff’s Office and held without bond, Carter said in a news release.

Robinson is charged with indecent exposure, a class 1 misOn Michael Marvin demeanor.

Friday, June 30, Robinson Robinson was released on a $2,000 unsecured bond pending an Aug. 16 court hearing, according to court records.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Warrenton Police Detective M. Eggers at 540-347-1107 Ext. 231 or meggers@warrentonva.gov

AIRPORT, from page 3

Avports said it plans to operate four to six gates and aims to offer “seven-minute curb-to-gate service” to passengers.

“As the most experienced U.S. operator of small and community airports, we believe Avports is well positioned to implement the city’s vision of providing convenient, accessible and affordable passenger service to popular destinations, such as Florida,” Andrew King, spokesperson for Avports, said in an email. “We look forward to continuing in the approval process with the City of Manassas.”

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In the first phase, the airlines will use the existing terminal with minor upgrades, including new security checkpoints, to support about six to eight new commercial flights a day.

It’s not clear how long Avports would operate under the first phase of improvements.

During the second phase, the terminal will be fully upgraded and expanded to meet demand, which is expected to be about 24 to 30 flights per day.

At full build out, air traffic volume is expected to increase by less than 11% of current traffic, Avports’ proposal said.

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Torch Drama club presents ‘The Merry Wives of Warrenton’

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The Torch Drama Club will perform “The Merry Wives of Warrenton,” weekends July 7 through 15.

Staff Reports Shakespeare’s “The Merry Wives of Windsor” is coming to Warrenton with an adaptation set in the 1950s.

“The Merry Wives of Warrenton” will be performed by the Torch Drama Club players from July 7 to July 16 at St. John the Evangelist School in Warrenton.

The play tells the story of John Falstaff, a disreputable used car salesman who is down on his luck as he attempts to scam two wealthy lady friends out of their family fortunes.

Chaos ensues when one of the women turns out to be the jealous mayor’s wife.

Scheme along with the merry wives as they plot their revenge and follow the shenanigans of the jocks, greasers, nerds and cheerleaders

from “Warrenton High” as they navigate who likes who and do amazing swing-dance flips and tricks amid poodle skirts and diner fights.

The talented cast of high school students revel in the friendships they have made while preparing for the show.

Ford Krieger, who plays John Falstaff, notes how much he has learned while committing to Torch for the summer.

“The amount of stuff that you learn over the course of a summer is absolutely mind-boggling,” he said in a news release.

Nathan Dalpezzo, who plays the town’s jealous mayor, said he “wouldn’t like acting as much if not for Torch.”

Friends Mary Witherow and Megan Rude, who play the delightful

The Merry Wives of Warrenton What: An adaptation of Shakespeare’s “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” set in 1950s Warrenton.

Where: St. John the Evangelist School, 111 John E. Mann St., Warrenton When: Fridays through Sundays, July 7 to 9 and July 14 to 15.

Friday performances are at 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 1 and 7 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Tickets: $15, $20, visit www. torchdramaclub.org. titular characters, shared how much it means to them to be a part of a group of such fast friends, many of whom spend time with each other outside of the group.

CALENDAR OF UPCOMING FAUQUIER EVENTS JULY 5 TO 14 CHURCH EVENTS Breakfast What: Country Breakfast When: 8 to 10 a.m., Saturday, July 8 Where: Amissville United Methodist Church, 14760 Lee Highway, Amissville Cost: Free will donations Info: Hosted by the United Methodist Men in the church social hall Anniversary What: Marshall Lecture series - Presley Neville O’Bannon presented by Dr. John O’Bannon When: 2 p.m. Sunday, July 9 Where: Marshall United Methodist Church, 8405 West Main St., Marshall Cost: Suggested donation to benefit the Fauquier Heritage and Preservation Society Info: In partnership with the Fauquier Heritage and Preservation Foundation and the Afro-American Historical Association of Fauquier; Marshall Moving Forward is presenting the Marshall Lectures Series as part of the year-long celebration of the Marshall 225th Anniversary Celebration; reception to follow.

Worship What: Multi-Church Prayer and Worship Night When: 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 8 Where: Community Christian Fellowship, 6317 Vint Hill RD, Warrenton Info: Live music from various worship teams; testimonies from different church leaders and intercessory prayer for various needs and issues; open worship; 310-408-5256 or jmarineau@ccf-va.org

ONGOING EVENTS Waldo What: Where’s Waldo in Old Town Warrenton for families When: Through Monday, July 31 Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: Pick up a Find Waldo stamp card which lists all the participating sites; find Waldo and get the card stamped or signed and be entered into a grand prize drawing for Waldo books and paraphernalia; 540-878-5358 Fair What: Fauquier County Fair When: Wednesday, July 12, to Friday, July 15 Where: Fauquier County Fairgrounds, 6209 Old Auburn Road, Warrenton Cost: Wristband specials; 6 p.m. to closing $30 Wednesday to Friday; Saturday, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. or 5 p.m. until closing $30; $25 online good for any wristband session, go to: https://www.colerides.com; no refunds due

to weather Info: Wednesday to Friday, fairgrounds open at 2 p.m., carnival opens at 5 p.m.; Saturday, fairgrounds open 9 a.m., carnival opens at 2 p.m.

Support What: Parkinsons Piedmont Support Group When: 12:15 to 2 p.m., third Monday of every month (upstairs in the exercise room) Where: Chestnut Forks Tennis and Fitness Club, 6379 Airlie Road, Warrenton Info: Kendal Blaser, 540-222-6000 or Blaserx4@aol.com Recovery What: 12-Step Recovery Programs, i.e., Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Narcotics Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, etc.

When: Meeting days and times vary Where: The Warrenton Meeting Place, 26 S. Third St., Warrenton Info: Do you, a family member or loved one have a problem with substance abuse; alcohol, drugs, other addictive behaviors?

There are various types of 12-Step recovery programs that meet at The Warrenton Meeting Place that can offer a solution; www.

TWMP.org Farmers market When: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, April 22, to Nov. 18 Where: 21 Main St., Old Town Warrenton Info: Indoor and outdoor spaces Marshall Farmers Market When: 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays, May 12, to October 27 Where: Local farmers, businesses and artisans in Fauquier County; sponsored by Marshall Moving Forward Buchanan Hall Farmers Market When: 4:30 to 7:30 Wednesdays, May 24, to October 25 Where: Buchanan Hall, 8549 John S. Mosby Highway, Upperville Info: Farm fresh meats and produce, artisan goods, live music, food trucks Archwood Green Barns Farmers Market When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through November 19 Where: 4557 Old Tavern Road, The Plains Info: Fruits, vegetables, baked goods, goat cheese, meats and seafood (fresh and frozen) Middleburg Farmers Market When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdaysthrough October 28 Where: Middleburg Community Charter School, 101 N. Madison St., Middleburg Info: Dogs on a leash are welcome Food assistance What: Peas and Grace When: 8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, and 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturdays

Where: Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains Info: Those in need of food assistance Spiritual Care Support Ministries What: Support groups/counseling and special events for those experiencing the death of a loved one, divorce and chronic illness When: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; closed on Sunday Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Info: 540-349-5814 or www.scsm.tv The S.E.E. Recovery Center What: Recovery-oriented groups, meetings and the opportunity to speak with someone about mental health or substance use recovery When: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday; and 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday Where: The S.E.E. Recovery Center, 710 U.S. Ave., Culpeper Info: 540-825-3366 or SEERecovery@rrcsb. org

Wednesday, July 5 Books What: Banned Books Book Club When: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 5 Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: The book club will meet every first Wednesday of every month; this month’s pick is “Beloved,” by Toni Morrison, receive 10% off book club books when purchased at The Open Book Crafts What: Crafts on the Go Wednesdays When: All day Wednesday, July 5, and Wednesday, July 12 Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton; John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall; and Bealeton Branch Library, 10977 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: Craft bags for children will be available while supplies last at the Youth Services desk at all locations; choose from prek/child and tween bags; only one bag per child Story times What: In-person story time for children up to age 5 and their families When: 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, and Wednesday, July 12 Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall and Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: Caregivers must remain in the children’s areas What: Raising Readers Story Time for 2-to-4-

year-old children with caregiver When: 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 11 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, and Wednesday, July 12 Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Registration: https://fauquierlibrary.org/ services/kids/childrens-programs Info: Longer stories, finger plays and songs Puzzles What: Break-In Bags for ages 12 to 17 When: All day Wednesday, July 5 Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton; John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall; and Bealeton Branch Library, 10977 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: Teens solve three puzzles to unlock a bag revealing treasures inside; activity must be completed at the library; while supplies last SPLAT What: SPLAT (Science, Play, Language, Arts, Technology) for children ages 6 to 8 When: 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 5 Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton Registration: https://bit.ly/4505rEZ Info: Learn about the world of science and technology with experiments, arts and crafts and books ESL class What: English-as-a-second-language class presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education programs When: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, and Wednesday, July 12 Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: 540-718-8243 Health What: Wednesday Wind Down for adults When: 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, and Wednesday, July 12 Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Info: De-stressing activity Wildlife What: Blue Ridge Wildlife Center - Wild Virginia for elementary and middle school students When: 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 5 Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Info: Ambassadors from the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center will bring some of the animals that live in Virginia Skill building What: Pre-K Skill Builders for ages 3 to 5 with caregiver

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CALENDAR, from page 7 When: 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, July 5, and Wednesday, July 12 Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Yoga What: Sunset Yoga When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, and Wednesday, July 12 Where: Wollam Gardens, 5167 Jeffersonton Road, Jeffersonton Cost: $20 Tickets: https://wollamgardens.com/yoga Info: Bring a mat

Thursday, July 6 Senior supper What: Senior Supper for seniors 55-plus When: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 6, and Thursday, July 13 Where: Bistro on the Hill, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton Cost: $7.50 Coffee and conversation What: Fellowship, encouragement, hope through conversation with others When: 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, July 6, and Thursday, July 13 Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Info: Coffee, tea, light refreshments; 540349-5814 Art What: Art Cart for preschool and elementary school children When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 6, and Thursday, July 13 Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: Express creativity with the library’s art supplies Story time What: Pajama Story Time When: 6:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 6 Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: Stories, songs and activities; PJs are welcome Exercise What: Tomba When: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, July 6, Saturday, July 8 and Thursday, July 13 Where: Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St., Middleburg Info: Tom Sweitzer’s version of Zumba; 540687-6373

Live music Open Mic Hosted by Drew Dodson When: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 6 Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton Info: Sign-up starts at 5:45 p.m.; all ages are welcome; performers get a beer (or root beer) on the house Featuring Bailey Hayes When: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 6 Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton Karaoke What: Karaoke Nights When: 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 6, and Thursday, July 12 Where: Craft and Crust Pizza Tavern, 204 E. Main St., Remington Reservations: 540-439-5157

Friday, July 7 Story time What: Story Time When: 11 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 7, and Friday, July 14 Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: Stories, songs and coloring time in the children’s area; 540-878-5358 Book Cellar What: Books, movies and music for all ages; sponsored by the Friends of Fauquier Library When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, July 7, Saturday, July 8 and Friday, July 14 Where: John Barton Payne Building

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | July 5, 2023 Basement, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton Volunteer: 540-341-3447 Reading What: Rambling Readers for adults When: 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, July 7 Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Info: Walk with the library staff and talk about books and recommendations Pet clinic What: Pet Wellness Clinic When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 7, and Friday, July 14 Where: Fauquier SPCA, 9350 Rogues Road, Midland Cost: Fee for various services Appointment: 540-788-9000 x208 Networking What: Fauquier Young Professionals First Friday Lunch When: Noon to 1 p.m. Friday, July 7 Where: Northside 29 Restaurant, 5037 Lee Highway, Warrenton Registration: https://www. fauquierchamberva.chambermaster.com/ eventregistration/register/15309 Info: Network and meet new people Community What: First Friday Warrenton When: 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 7 Where: Main St. Warrenton between Court and Fifth streets Info: Beer/wine garden; Fauquier vendors; food trucks; kids’ activities; adult activities; Fauquier bands Butterflies What: Butterfly Identification workshop for adults; interested children accompanied by an adult are welcome to attend When: 10 a.m. to noon Friday, July 7 Where: The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton Registration: info@cliftoninstitute.org or 540-341-3651 Info: Wear long pants and a broad-brimmed hat; binoculars are essential Musical What: “Disney Descendants The Musical” When: 7 p.m. Friday, July 7; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, July 8 Where: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Cost: Tickets $20 adult; $15 seniors and youth (under the age of 17) Info: Presented by the Pied Piper Theatre Tickets: 703-993-7550 Videos What: Storybook Video Showcase for families When: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, July 7 Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton, Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton; and John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Info: Watch storybook videos featuring tales from around the world; popcorn provided Art What: Summer Art series for children in grades K to 12; adults welcome When: 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 7 Where: National Sporting Library and Museum, 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg Info: All supplies provided Ice cream What: National Ice Cream Day Weekend When: Noon to 6 p.m. Friday, July 7, Saturday, July 8 and Sunday, July 9 Where: Barrel Oak Winery, 3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane Info: Live music; beer; wine; ice cream; food truck on site

Live music First Friday Wine Until 9 When: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 7 Where: Arterra Wines, 1808 Leeds Manor Road, Delaplane Info: Wine and live music; bring picnics Featuring Dan Trull When: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 7

Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton Featuring Jeremy Fox When: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 7 Where: Old Trade Brewery, 13270 Alanthus Road, Brandy Station

Saturday, July 8 History What: The Inspiration of Lucy Maud Montgomery for elementary, middle and high school students When: 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 8 Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Info: Vanessa Braganza, who grew up in Purcellville, will talk about Montgomery, the author of “Anne of Green Gables” Snakes What: Virginia Snake Identification for students in elementary and middle school When: 10:30 to 11:30 Saturday, July 8 Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Info: See live snakes as local expert Bill Crisp helps identify Virginia snakes; learn which ones are venomous and nonvenomous, their characteristics and what to do if one encounters a snake in the wild Clinic What: Teddy Bear Clinic When: Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 8 Where: Fauquier SPCA, 9350 Rogues Road, Midland Cost: Suggested $10 donation Info: Bring a Teddy Bear or favorite stuffed animal for a health checkup and learn about being a responsible pet owner; drop in anytime between noon and 2 p.m.

Open mic What: Open Book - Open Mic Night for families with poets, comedians, singers, musicians and storytellers When: 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 8 Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Reservations: https://docs.google. com/.../1FAlpQLSd.../viewform Info: The first 30 minutes of each event (6 to 6:30 p.m.) will be guaranteed family-friendly; 540-878-5358 Celebration What: 9th Anniversary Celebration When: 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 8, and Sunday, July 9 Where: Magnolia Vineyards and Winery, 200 Viewtown Road, Amissville Info: Live music; food trucks on site

Live music Saturday Night Live with Robbie Limon When: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, July 8 Where: Orlean Market, 6855 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall Dinner reservations: 540-364-2774 Featuring Steel Peach When: 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 8 Where: Old Trade Brewery, 13270 Alanthus Road, Brandy Station 2nd Saturday Wine Until 9 When: 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 8 Where: Arterra Wines, 1808 Leeds Manor Road, Delaplane Info: Wine and live music; bring a picnics Featuring Justin Taylor Love When: 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 8 Where: Powers Farm and Brewery, 9269 Redemption Way, Midland Featuring Andrew Washington When: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 8 Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton Featuring Anthony Semiao When: 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 8 Where: Philip Carter Winery, 4366 Stillhouse Road, Hume

Sunday, July 9 Reading What: Paws to Read with K-9 Caring Angels for ages 5 to 10 When: 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 9

Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow St., Bealeton Info: Read aloud to trained and certified therapy dogs, a caregiver must be present; a signed permission slip is required Yoga What: 2023 Bend and Brew for any fitness level When: 11 a.m. to noon Sunday, July 9 Where: Barking Rose Brewery, 9057 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton Cost: $20, includes a 50-minute yoga class and a flight of beers Info: Bring a yoga mat and bottle of water

Live music Featuring Rock Creek Revival When: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, July 9 Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton Featuring Andrew Washington When: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 9 Where: Old Trade Brewery, 13270 Alanthus Road, Brandy Station

Monday, July 10 Crafts What: Adult Be a Maker Cart When: All day Monday, July 10 to Sunday, July 16 Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton; John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall; and Bealeton Branch Library, 10977 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: Learn, create and make a project using the library’s craft and maker supplies Art What: Art Cart for preschool and elementary school children When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, July 10 Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Info: Express creativity with the library’s art supplies Crafts What: Adult DIY Kits - Camp Patch When: All day, Monday, July 10 Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton; Bealeton Branch Library, 10977 Willow Drive, Bealeton; and John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Info: Pick up a kit while supplies last Story time What: Tiny Tots Story Time for infant to 2-year-old children with caregiver When: 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 11 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 10 Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: Songs, rhymes and simple stories Exercise What: POUND Exercise for teens When: 4 to 5 p.m. Monday, July 10 Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: Presented by Warrenton Aquatic and Recreation Facililty instructors; a unique exercise method inspired by playing the drums; bring water and a towel Book club What: Adult Book Club When: 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 10 Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Info: Discussion on “A Tale for the Time Being,” by Ruth Ozeki Story time What: Family Story Time for all ages with caregiver When: 4 to 4:30 Monday, July 10 Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Dancing What: Irish Dance Nights and Pints When: 7 p.m. Monday, July 10 Where: O’Brien’s Irish Pub, 380 Broadview Ave., Warrenton Cost: $20 per class; free pint with every class

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Warrenton must address its neglected buildings I was pleased to read your report that the Warrenton Town Council is adding a new building official to their fiscal year 2024 budget. That’s a step in the right direction.

A robust, fully staffed building office will hopefully go a long way to demonstrating results stemming from the new and improved building safety, maintenance and health code enforcement authority the town voted to give itself last August and September for structures inside and outside of the historic district.

One year later, I include myself among a lot of folks waiting impatiently to see some visible “plop” from all that talk. So, let’s get on with it, please.

We have an extremely target rich environment here in town, and some particularly important structures (and tenants) to rescue from the callous abuse by some property owners of demolishing their properties through neglect and providing substandard housing and living conditions.

No one should be forced to live that way, nor should anyone of us be forced to look at it either.

JOHN ALBERTELLA Warrenton

High-voltage lines must be considered before Fauquier OKs a new data center in Catlett I believe it is premature for Fauquier County to address the Catlett Station rezoning request as it does not specify what electric service infrastructure the applicant will utilize.

The heart of the issue is that the applicant has previously indicated it wants to utilize 230 kilovolt transmission services and a substation to supply electrical power for the data center development. It does not want to utilize lower-voltage distribution lines like the new Amazon or Warrenton Training Center data centers.

Transmission services are not normally used to provide electrical services to a single customer but rather to connect remote power stations to metropolitan areas. Transmission lines require direct individual approval by the State Corporate Commission as they are expensive and have a relatively large right-of-way (up to 500 feet). Transmission lines are paid for by all of the power company’s customers and not by the data center developer. As part of the approval for new transmission lines, the SCC specifies the route the line will follow and authorizes the taking of land for a right-of-way. The SCC is not obligated to follow local zoning or comprehensive plans.

The Fauquier County Business Park data center zoning code states that all new power lines,

including transmission or substation feedlines, be placed underground. Unfortunately, the SCC does not need to follow this zoning requirement when approving new transmission services. In practice, the SCC rarely approves the burial of transmission lines.

The Fauquier County comprehensive plan states that transmission services should be limited to specific corridors. If this is not possible, they should be placed in areas of commercial or industrial land use. As with zoning, the SCC is not required to follow the county’s comprehensive plan’s development guidelines. Cost is a major criterion in the SCC’s transmission services approval process. The shortest path between the proposed data center and the existing 230 kilovolt transmission line is across agricultural and residential properties to the east. The eastern path is presumably the lowest cost route.

If Fauquier County approves the rezoning request without a commitment to the specific electrical infrastructure to be utilized by the data center, there is a high probability it will not be able to ensure future compliance with its zoning and development goals.

FRED SMITH Broad Run

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Summer going well for Fauquier, Liberty football teams Falcons report three seniors with college offers, Eagles’ new coach Odlum fills out staff

2023 FOOTBALL SCHEDULES Fauquier Falcons (Class 3) Aug. 11 Scrimmage at McLean Aug. 19 Scrimmage at Riverheads Aug. 25 BYE Sept. 1 HOME vs. Liberty, 7 p.m.

Sept. 8 at Culpeper, 7 p.m.

Sept. 15 HOME vs. Sherando, 7 p.m.

Sept. 22 at Warren County, 7 p.m.

Sept. 29 at Skyline, 7 p.m.

Oct. 7 at Handley, 1 p.m.

Oct. 13 HOME vs. James Wood, 7 p.m.

Oct. 20 at Brentsville, 7 p.m.

Oct. 27 HOME vs. Kettle Run, 7 p.m.

Nov. 3 HOME vs. Meridian, 7 p.m.

By Peter Brewington and Matthew Proctor

Fauquier Times Staff Writers

The Liberty and Fauquier high football programs both missed the playoffs again last season.

With five weeks until their first scrimmages on Aug. 11, the prospects for a happier 2023 campaign are taking shape for both programs.

Fifth year Fauquier coach Karl Buckwalter, who feared the school might replace him after a 0-10 campaign in 2022, thinks 2023 could be a breakout year. The Falcons open with Liberty on Sept. 1 in the 29th Bird Bowl in Warrenton.

“The Falcons are having a fantastic summer,” said Buckwalter. “Three seniors already have college opportunities in (lineman) Dillon Epperson, (and linebackers) Chase Leazer and Mikah Matthews. Everyone is working hard in the weight room with coach Randi Samia as she is a professional trainer brought on staff.”

Elsewhere, Liberty first year coach Kevin Odlum has filled out his staff with a crew of younger coaches who are former Eagle players and is all systems go for his squad’s season opener against 2022 Class 4 state runnerup Kettle Run on Aug. 25 and Bird Bowl showdown at Fauquier the next week.

“We returned a lot of folks. We will be senior heavy this year, so it’s a blessing and a curse,” said Odlum.

“They’re all bought in and working real hard. So, you know, expectations, I just hope they come out here and do what we’ve been talking about, which is give everything you’ve got, don’t leave anything in the tank and compete.”

Odlum’s staff includes former Eagles Julian Sams, Josh Chinault and Jacob Chinault and others.

Kettle Run junior goalie Abigail Beattie was among 10 Fauquier County players to make the all-region girls team.

Beattie was Player of the Year.

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Fauquier’s David Mayfield (left) and Liberty’s Noah Hall compete in last year’s 28th Bird Bowl, won by Liberty 49-0. The traditional season-ending matchup between the county’s flagship schools has been moved to the start of the season this year due to VHSL realignment and will be Sept. 1 at Falcon Field.

“I like having younger coaches that are really into it, that are about it, that are here for the kids, that work really hard,” said Odlum.

The fifth coach in Liberty football history, Odlum was hired March 7 to replace Travis Buzzo, who stepped down after leading the Eagles to an 18-19 mark and one district title in four seasons.

Liberty went 4-6 in 2022 and missed the playoffs despite one of the most prolific offenses in school history. Record-setting quarterback Austin Mawyer, a rising junior, directs an offense that topped 40 points five times. Linebacker/running back Noah Hall is another standout returnee and the Eagles return four starting offensive linemen.

Odlum’s Eagles have been practicing four days a week, usually Monday through Thursday in the evenings.

Virginia High School League

(VHSL) realignment is one reason Liberty’s games against its two county rivals have been moved to the beginning of the year as non-district games. Liberty is still a Class 4 member of the Northwestern District, with KRHS and FHS reassigned to the Class 3 Northwestern District due to smaller enrollment.

Said Odlum, “We’re looking forward to the game (against Kettle Run). I hope we can be competitive and really give them a good game.

And I’m confident we can. And then, of course Fauquier, there’s so much history with that game being the Bird Bowl. And that game, it doesn’t matter what the records are between the two teams. It’s always a bloodbath. It’s always a really competitive and emotional game.”

See FOOTBALL, page 12

2023 ALL-CLASS 4 REGION B GIRLS LACROSSE TEAM

FIRST TEAM -- Attack: Lila Deering, Meridian, Soph.; Caroline Carmody, Meridian, Jr.; Addie Oakes, James Monroe, Soph.; Autumn Fairfax, Culpeper County, Sr. Midfield: Tilly Gale, Meridian, Jr.; Faith Moore, Culpeper County, Sr.; Ally Campbell, Meridian, Soph.; Sally, Beringer, James Monroe, Jr. Defense: Elizabeth Staton, Culpeper County, Jr.; Delia Paradiso, Meridian, Jr.; Angelina Baldwin, James Monroe, Sr.; Cassie Dubois, Meridian, Jr. At-Large: Zoe Gale, Meridian, Fr.; Liz Rice, Brentsville, Jr.; JORDAN WHITE, KETTLE RUN, JR. Goalie: ABIGAIL BEATTIE, KETTLE RUN, JR. PLAYER OF THE YEAR: ABIGAIL BEATTIE, KETTLE RUN, JR. COACH OF THE YEAR: ADDISON FOUDRAY, KETTLE RUN

Aug. 11 Scrimmage at Patriot also includes Briar Woods Aug. 18 Home scrimmage vs. Brooke Point Aug. 25 HOME vs. Kettle Run, 7 p.m.

Sept. 1 at Fauquier, 7 p.m.

Sept. 8 HOME vs. James Monroe, 7 p.m.

Sept. 15 HOME vs. Culpeper, 7 p.m.

Sept. 22 at Sherando, 7 p.m.

Sept. 29 at Brentsville, 7 p.m.

Oct. 6 HOME vs. Millbrook, 7 p.m.

Oct. 13 at Skyline, 7 p.m.

Oct. 20 HOME vs. Handley, 7 p.m.

Oct. 27 at James Wood, 7 p.m.

Kettle Run Cougars (Class 3) Aug. 10 Home scrimmage vs..

Heritage Aug. 17 Scrimmage at Eastern View Aug. 25 at Liberty, 7 p.m.

Sept. 1 BYE Sept. 9 at Handley, 1 p.m.

Sept. 15 HOME vs. James Wood, 7 p.m.

Sept. 22 HOME vs. Skyline, 7 p.m.

Sept. 29 HOME vs. Millbrook, 7 p.m.

Oct. 6 at Meridian, 7 p.m.

Oct. 13 HOME vs. Sherando, 7 p.m.

Oct. 20 at Warren County, 7 p.m.

Oct. 27 at Fauquier, 7 p.m.

Nov. 3 HOME vs. Brentsville, 7 p.m.

SECOND TEAM -- Attack: MORGAN MAHONEY, KETTLE RUN, SR.; Campbell Lee, Eastern View, Soph.; ALAINA MAREK, LIBERTY, SR.; Paige Hairfield, Brentville, Sr. Midfield: Miller Haught, Eastern View, Sr.; HAYLEE CHOBY, FAUQUIER, SR.; MARY RODMAN, LIBERTY, JR.; GRACIE CHUMLEY, KETTLE RUN, SOPH. Defense: LANA BARKOVIC, FAUQUIER, JR.; Marin Baroody, Meridian, Jr.; RINNA HOSKINS, KETTLE RUN, JR.; Ainsley Clark, Brentsville, Sr. At-Large: AUTUMN FREAR, FAUQUIER, FR.; Taylor Dinkins, Eastern View, Fr.; Zoe Schneider, Culpeper County, Soph.

Goalie: Carson Funk, Meridian, Sr.

ALL-CLASS 4 TEAM

SECOND TEAM -- Goalie: ABIGAIL BEATTIE, KETTLE RUN, JR.

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KETTLE RUN’S AISLINN WRIGHT TO PLAY GOALIE AT HIGH POINT

By Peter Brewington

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

Sometimes the college recruiting process offers a high-level athlete a pot of gold at the end of an uncertain journey.

It sure did for Kettle Run senior girls soccer standout Aislinn Wright, who will be playing goalkeeper at NCAA Division I High Point (N.C.) University in the Big South Conference this fall.

Wright had no D-1 offers as the recruiting process was concluding last summer. Since most college women’s soccer programs carry just two goalkeepers on the roster, it can be often hard to find a match.

“I was looking for a school that needed a keeper, but by the end schools were not looking anymore. I just happened to stumble on High Point,” she said.

Last August, Wright, who plays for an elite level club team, McLean Youth Soccer Virginia Union 2005 ECNL, said her head coach, Nadir Moumen, told her that High Point was still looking for a goalkeeper. Wright took it from there, emailing High Point head coach Aaron McGuinness, assistant coach Kate Ward and goalkeeper coach Tori Collar.

“That led to visiting, attending some matches and ultimately committing,” she said.

It was a match made in heaven as Wright loved High Point, a smaller private university with about 5,000 students located near Greensboro, N.C. “If no soccer was involved I would have gone in a second. After seeing the school I was not going anywhere else,” she said.

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Recent Kettle Run High graduate Aislinn Wright saw her dream to become an NCAA Division I soccer goalkeeper realized when High Point University came through with an offer late last year.

She signed in April in a ceremony at Kettle Run. “It was a very special experience. It felt amazing to sign that paper,” she said.

She reports to High Point on July 31. This summer she is playing in the Club Champions Pro23 Collegiate Summer League to prepare for High Point’s season, which begins Aug. 10 with a scrimmage against Wake Forest.

Wright’s younger sister Caelan is also a standout goalie for the Cougars. As a sophomore last season Caelan was named all-Northwestern District first team.

Asked where she would have played if the High Point offer didn’t come through, she said, “I didn’t have another school. I was not even thinking of one.”

Because of her elite travel soccer commitments, Wright had not previously played for Kettle Run until her senior year. Kettle Run finished third in the Northwestern District race and lost in the district semifinals to Handley 1-0 on May 18.

She was also on the Cougars’ basketball team and is a student athletic trainer at Kettle Run. At High Point she plans to double major in exercise science and physical therapy with her goal to own her own physical therapy practice and a gym at the same time.

She praises the Kettle Run Sports Medicine program under former athletic trainer coach Natalie Campbell and current athletic trainer Reylin Morgan.

She also interns with Dr. Holly Moriarty at Haymarket Chiropractic & Rehabilitation.

Dombrowski not in this year’s Tour de France Eagles, Falcons expect winning seasons After making his first appearance in the Tour de France last year, 32-year-old American pro cyclist Joe Dombrowski is not in the sport’s most prestigious event in 2023.

Dombrowski, a 2009 Fauquier High graduate who races for Astana, recently competed in the Giro d’Italia for the eighth time, which is a record among modern American cyclists. He finished 59th out of 125 finishers.

— PETER BREWINGTON

FOOTBALL, from page 11

Joe Dombrowski

2023 CLASS 4 REGION B BOYS LACROSSE TEAM FIRST TEAM -- Attack: MATT GREEN, KETTLE RUN, SR.; Gavin Brown, Brentsville, Sr.; BILLY BROOKS, FAUQUIER, JR.; JAKE GREEN, KETTLE RUN, SR.; BRYCE MCANANY, KETTLE RUN, SR. Midfield: KOBE LINK, FAUQUIER, JR.; SCOTT BARONE, KETTLE RUN, SOPH.; Noah Callahan, Brentsville, Jr.; TYLER DAIGLE, KETTLE RUN, JR.; Luke Dumont, James Monroe, Sr. Defense: COLIN MALLOY, KETTLE RUN, SR.; Zander Vetter, Brentsville, Sr.; BRENDAN O’HARA, FAUQUIER, SR.; JACK BOYLE, KETTLE RUN, SR.; Kyle Jinks, Meridian, Sr. Goalie: Jason Dean, Brentsville, Jr. FOGO: Will Jacobson, Meridian, Sr. LSM: CARSON HAWKINS, KETTLE RUN, JR. SSDM: Jack Stroud, Brentsville, Sr. PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Gavin Brown, Brentsville, Sr. OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Gavin Brown, Brentsville, Sr. DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR:

PHOTOS BY COY FERRELL

Senior defender Colin Malloy led eight Kettle Run players on the all-region boys lacrosse team and earned Defensive Player of the Year honors.

COLIN MALLOY, KETTLE RUN, SR. COACH OF THE YEAR: BRYAN LOGAN, KETTLE RUN SECOND TEAM — Attack: CHRISTIAN

Buckwalter sees 2023 as a year of rebirth for his program, which has taken its lumps since going 4-6 in 2019.

The Falcons last made the playoffs in 2014.

Buckwalter mentioned Eli Bynaker, Bo Green, David Mayfield, Mason Hamilton and Amari Martin as impact skill position players. “We’ve had a lot of guys in camps and competing.

There’s a lot happening with our program. It’s been fun times with the Falcons all working together,” he said.

FRIEDL, FAUQUIER, SOPH.; Jacob Mills, Culpeper County, Sr.; JOHN RUSSELL, LIBERTY, SOPH.; Dean Zike, Meridian, Jr.; EAN DRWIEGA, LIBERTY, SR.; Rex Crespin, Meridian, Sr. Midfield: MASON TURNER, LIBERTY, SOPH.; Derrick Brown, Eastern View, Jr.; MORGAN ROBEY, KETTLE RUN, SR.; Cole Plaster, Culpeper County, Sr.; RYAN SAMPLE, KETTLE RUN, JR. Defense: JOEY RENZI, FAUQUIER, JR.; Logan O’Hara, Eastern View, Jr.; Avery Foresman, James Monroe, Jr.; Tucker Deane, Culpeper County, Sr.; Alex Jacobson, Meridian, Fr. Goalie: LUKE MORIARTY, KETTLE RUN, JR. FOGO: Joey Sciavolino, Brentsville, Sr. LSM: GRADY PANAGOS, FAUQUIER, SR. SSDM: Danny Oppenheimer, Meridian, Sr.

ALL-CLASS 4 TEAM FIRST TEAM — Midfield: KOBE LINK, FAUQUIER, JR. SECOND TEAM — Attack: MATT GREEN, KETTLE RUN, SR. Defense: COLIN MALLOY, KETTLE RUN, SR.

Kettle Run Tyler Daigle (upper photo) and midfielder Scott Barone (lower photo) were also first team.

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Cover Story lives up to her name

Pony Derby winner Locklyn Willwerth, center, is congratulated by fellow Picturesque Farm riders Samantha Zosh, left, and Sarah Wiles, right.

Local rider, 8, wins $2,500 Pony Derby headliner at the 103rd Warrenton Pony Show

By Betsy Burke Parker

Special to the Fauquier Times

It was her first time in the high-pressure headliner at her hometown horse show, but the youngest competitor of all – 8-year-old Locklyn Willwerth – rose to the challenge, winning the two-round, $2,500 Country Chevrolet Pony Derby aboard Cover Story at the 103rd annual Warrenton Pony Show.

“I’ve ridden at the pony show since before I could walk,” said Locklyn, adding that her “cheeks still hurt from smiling so much” from winning the highly competitive hunter derby Saturday night. Trainer-mother Kristy Willwerth, who operates the family’s Picturesque Farm between Warrenton and Opal, added that the Warrenton Pony Show was actually Locklyn’s first-ever rated show when she competed in the leadline division at age 9 months.

“The most fun part,” Locklyn

PHOTO BY SAMI HAILEY

said, “was competing and showing with my friends, in our hometown.

That made it really fun.”

Two other Picturesque Farm riders – Samantha Zosh and Sarah Wiles – placed eighth and 12th in the derby.

The Willwerths lease Cover Story, a gray 21-year-old show veteran, from Amanda Hurley.

Locklyn, a rising fourth-grader at Wakefield, also won the Virginia Horse Shows Association pony medal equitation classic.

The Warrenton Pony Show, first

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held in 1920, is the nation’s oldest and only rated show run entirely by a junior committee. Juniors organize everything from selecting, ordering, arranging and handing out prizes to decorating the historic Warrenton Horse Show grounds on Shirley Avenue for the competition, which is a 4th of July tradition.

Complete results are at horseshowsonline.com. For more show history, archival photos and information on how to get involved with the 2024 show committee, visit warrentonponyshow.com.

PHOTOS BY BETSY BURKE PARKER

Horse Top Gear and its owner-rider Virginia Harris, top, won seven of their eight classes and the overall high-point hunter award. Below, show co-treasurer Shelby Kaye, 16, is in her third year volunteering at the hometown classic.

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Lawn care Q-and-A for times when rain is sparse

by Lee Highway Nursery

Special To The Fauquier Times

Although we are finally getting some much-needed rain, recent drought conditions in much of the area have resulted in trees prematurely dropping their leaves, stressed plants and brown turf.

Here’s a few tips about what’s going on, and what you can do.

Q: Should I water or not water my turf?

A: If water is readily available and inexpensive, watering might be an option but keep in mind that with watering we can open up another can of worms. Overwatering can promote disease, shallow root growth and weaken the health of your lawn.

On the other hand, watering deep and infrequently can allow for a stronger root system and watering in the morning can limit fungus by allowing grass to dry out on the surface by late morning. Never put your lawn to bed wet.

Keep your lawn mower blades sharp and rinse out the mower deck to help cut back on the growth of diseases.

If you don’t or cannot water, limit mower pressure by raising the height of the deck and limit the frequency of your mowing.

Don’t start up an erratic watering schedule; either water properly or not at all. The worst thing you can do is bring your lawn out of drought dormancy only to put it right back by improper or insufficient watering. This practice weakens the lawn and can sometimes kill off areas of your lawn.

Q: What about plants?

A: Make sure your plants have sufficient water, especially newly planted trees, shrubs or flowers. Always water at the base, and if you have questions concerning frequency and amounts, look up the plant variety requirements.

Make sure that insects or dis-

A lush green lawn is tough to maintain when rainfall is insufficient. But watering isn’t always the answer.

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Local real estate group sees glimmers of hope in May sales stats Staff Reports Resilient buyer demand despite lagging new listings and higher-than-normal interest rates is considered a glimmer of hope for the the real estate market in the Piedmont region, which includes Fauquier, Culpeper, Madison and Rappahannock counties.

The pace of sales, while still 22% below last year, has started to pick up, as have the number of pending sales in the four-county area, said Kelly Thornton, president of Greater Piedmont Realtors.

Despite lower sales, lagging new listings and significantly higher interest rates, however, buyer demand remains resilient, and the median sales price continues to rise. It’s now 5% higher than last year at $527,000, Thornton said in a news release.

Throughout the area, real estate agents continue to see positive signs of the market’s attempt to find some degree of normalcy, Thornton said.

“The pace of sales in Culpeper nearly doubled in May versus the month prior. The average sales price in Fauquier jumped nearly $70,000 from the month prior, and throughout our area we see supply continue to rise on average 45%, which gives us approximately 1.9 months of inventory,” Thornton said.

“That’s well below the widely accepted benchmark of six months’ worth of inventory, which is indicative of a healthy market, but nevertheless a welcome sight,” she said.

Greater Piedmont Realtors® is a trade association representing about 700 Realtors in Fauquier, Culpeper, Rappahannock and Madison counties.

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CALENDAR, from page 8

When: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 11 Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton Info: Teens face challenges and roadblocks in the library’s version of The Amazing Race SPLAT What: SPLAT (Science, Play, Language, Arts, Technology) for children ages 6 to 8 When: 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 11 Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Registration: https://bit.ly/4505rEZ Info: Learn about the world of science and technology with experiments, arts and crafts and books ESL class What: ESOL English Conversation- Group All Levels for adults and high school students When: 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 11 Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Story time What: Musical Storytime for all ages with caregiver When: 4 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 11 Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Info: Rhymes, songs, stories and movement Yoga What: Adult Yoga Seated When: 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 11 Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Info: Wear movement friendly clothing; 540687-5730 Bingo What: Bingo Night for all ages When: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 11 Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton Cost: Purchase a pint of beer to get a bingo card Info: Prizes and more

Info: Learn how to do simple group dances; wear comfortable clothes and shoes; 540359-6937

Tuesday, July 11 Book club What: Young Adult Book Club When: 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 13 Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: New book club every second Tuesday; members will discuss the book “The Sunbearer Trials,” by Aiden Thomas; all book club titles are 10% off; 540-878-5358 Freebies What: FRESH on Wheels for families When: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 11 Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Info: Free books, games and summer fun Art What: Art Cart for preschool and elementary school students When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 11 Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester Drive, Warrenton Info: Express creativity with the library’s art supplies Puzzles What: Escape from Mystery Manor for ages 12 to 17 When: 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 11 Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Registration: https://bit.ly/3lgAYbV Info: Team up to solve puzzles before time runs out, four one-hour time slots will be available for groups of up to 10 teens Racing What: The Amazing Race - Library Edition for ages 12 to 17

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Wednesday, July 12 Inspiration What: Inspirational Study-What on Earth am I Here For? When: 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, July 12 Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Reservations: 540-349-5814 Info: A companion study for Rick Warren’s “The Purpose Driven Life” Networking What: Ignite Fauquier for Fauquier County businesses When: 8:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 12 Where: Warrenton Town Hall, 21 Main St., Warrenton Info: Meet people; learn; network Health What: Total Joint Replacement class When: 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 12 Where: Fauquier Health, 500 Hospital Drive, Chestnut Room, Warrenton Registration: 540-316-5000 Info: Learn about joint replacement surgery and rehabilitation Book club What: Marshall Afternoon Book Club When: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 12 Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Info: Discussion on “Gravel Heart,” by Abdulrazak Gurnah Join meetings: deborah.cosby@ fauquiercounty.gov or 540-422-8527 Older adults What: OWLS (Older Wiser Learners) Coffeehouse for active, older adults When: 2:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 12 Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: An additional coffeehouse social to accompany the regular OWLS monthly program; enjoy conversation, games and new friends; refreshments provided; ice

cream social for July Birds What: Bird Walk for adults and children ages 12 and up with an adult When: 7 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 12 Where: The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton Registration: info@cliftoninstitute.org or 540-341-3651 Horses What: Summer Show Series When: 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 12 Where: Picturesque Farm, 7769 Piccadilly Drive, Warrenton Registration: 540-349-2026 or kristy@ picturesquefarm.com Info: Casual attire

Thursday, July 13 Networking What: Chamber After 5 Networking Event When: 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 13 Where: Denim and Pearls, 29 Main St., Warrenton Registration: https://www. fauquierchamberva.chambermaster.com/ eventregistration/register/17261 or Alec Burnett, alec@fauquierchamber.org SPLAT What: SPLAT (Science, Play, Language, Arts, Technology) for children ages 6 to 8 When: 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 13 Registration: https://bit.ly/4505rEZ Info: Learn about the world of science and technology with experiments, arts and crafts and books Freebies What: FRESH on Wheels for families When: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 5:45 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 13 Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton Info: Free books, games and summer fun; presented by Fauquier Fresh

LEWIS & CLARK, LLC REALTY FAUQUIER COUNTY

LAND TRANSFERS LEWIS & CLARK LLC REALTY 6625 Electric Avenue,Warrenton, VA 20187 Phone: 540.428.1882 | Fax: 540.428.1883 | Cell: 703.517.2000

These property transfers, filed June 21-27, 2023 were provided by Clerk of the Court of 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 sale: $1,750,000 in Marshall District Cedar Run District

NVR Inc. to Andrew John Kleehammer, 0.6514 acre at 7979 International Drive, Warrenton. $825,295 Catherine B. Cox by Executors to Annalise Tempest, 15.7807 acres at 8788 Hunt Trail, Warrenton. $740,000 Casper R. Whetzel Estate by Executor to Gabriel Antonio Arriola Valladares, 3.48 acres at 6004 Germantown Road near Midland. $405,000 Robert A. Oliveri Jr. to Manuel Felipe Bedregal, 6608 Clarke’s Meadow Drive near Bealeton. $536,000 Barcroft Terrace Inc. to Norfolk Southern Railway Co., 7.622 acres at 9223 Elk Run Road, Catlett. $270,000 Millfield IV LLC to LAH Carriage Ford LLC, 3.0460 acres, 5.7580 acres and 1.7812 acres, Millfield Drive, Warrenton. $649,000 Signal Hill Properties LLC to Jacob Fravel, 1.5091 acres at 6231 Liberty Road, Bealeton. $271,000 Robert Allen Rider as Co-Executor to Michelle Cross, 0.8093 acre at 7434 Cedar

Knolls Drive, Warrenton. $555,500 Rockwood Homes Inc. to Robert A. Hill Jr., 2.5341 acres on Elk Run Road near Goldmine Road, Morrisville/Bealeton. $569,900 Nicholas David Wells to Paige Jeanne Morgan, 2.5218 acres at 7737 Overbrook Drive, Catlett. $825,000 Lee District

Wallace W. Gartner to Ash Paulo Duarte, 1.2397 acres at 7313 Covington’s Corner Road, Bealeton. $475,000 Louis Derrill Deramus III to Herbert Cary Bolt, 5.0181 acres at 7201 Della Street near Warrenton. $915,000 Thomas C. Kerns to Maria Angel Alvarenga Lopez, 10,235 sq. ft. at 7256 Second Street, Remington. $369,000 Matthew Losak to Bailey O’Shea, Unit 25 at 6176 Willow Place, Bealeton. $330,000 Joshua David Chinault to Nathan Giermann, 12,443 sq. ft. at 12457 Lucky Hill Road, Remington. $400,000 Center District

THIJS LLC to Jay S. Lee, 469 Denning

Court, Warrenton. $310,000 RFI CM LC to NVR Inc., 1.1756 acres on Forestdale Drive, Warrenton. $272,000 Robert Winthrop Coffin to Elizabeth Hensley-Williams, 168 Mosby Circle, Warrenton. $500,000 NVR Inc. to Chester H. Parham, 1.0539 acres at 3092 Forestdale Drive, Warrenton. $961,140 Niloufar Miller to Barbara Ann Douglas-Shaver, 26 Sire Way, Warrenton. $410,000 NVR Inc. to Mohammad Yusof, 1.2258 acres at 4065 Oakland Drive, Warrenton. $857,515 Dennis Hammer Successor Tr. to Scot J. Lienke, 86 North View Circle, Warrenton. $625,000 Scott District

Fauquier Development LLC to Ethan Arlin Fermanis, 3.5286 acres at 4189 Wren Lane near The Plains. $1,049,000 Necati Ciner to Craig Patrick Schmidt, 1.5578 acres at 6132 Lee Hwy. near Warrenton. $555,000

Emily Virginia Hakola to Jesus Malaquias Rivera, 1 acre at 5529 Raider Drive near Warrenton. $529,000 Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Stephanie Ann Cox, 6725 Maxwell Avenue near New Baltimore/Warrenton. $410,000 Matthew Wilson to Scott E. Colleran, 1.2637 acres at 6008 Old Bust Head Road near Broad Run. $560,000 Bridgette R. Hoyt to Eleanor Gallelli, 5039 Parkside Court near Warrenton. $990,000 Marshall District

Brandon S. Kurtz to Michael G. Wade, 54.5418 acres at 5299 Keyser Road, Hume. $1,750,000 Lakeside Homes LLC to Karl Christopher, 0.9183 acres at 8106 Blue Hills Drive, Warrenton. $1,329,000 Joseph E. Kent to Thomas Ward, 4.78511 acres on Crest Hill Road, Hume. $180,000 Teresa A. Thomas to Equity Trust Co. as Custodian FBO, 0.6107 acre at9337 Brooks Cluster Circle, Upperville. $310,000

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OBITUARIE S Obituaries

Obituaries

Susan Hatley

Nelson Clemmer Simmons

Susan was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 18, 1964.

She grew up in Fort Worth and graduated from Paschal High School in 1982. She attended Texas Tech University in Lubbock.

Susan’s career led her to Los Angeles, New Orleans, San Antonio and Washington, DC. She eventually settled in the mountains of Rappahannock County, Virginia where she raised her sons Henry and Arlo.

Susan was a wise, genuine, loving and caring mother , daughter and friend.

She is survived by her sons Henry Fox Mason and Arlo John Mason; her parents Sally Monroe of Warrenton, Virginia , and John and Nikki Hatley of Ft. Worth, Texas; in addition to many aunts, uncles and cousins who will mourn her loss.

Susan left a legacy of light that will remain forever undimmed.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 2pm. at Warrenton United Methodist Church, 341 Church Street, Warrenton, VA, 20186.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.moserfuneralhome.com

Nelson Clemmer Simmons, 82, of Warrenton, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023, at his home. A funeral service will be held Thursday July 6 at 2:00 p.m. at Valley Funeral Service, 14116 S. Middle Road, Edinburg. Pastor George Bowers will officiate. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery in Edinburg.

The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service.

Mr. Simmons was born October 21, 1940, in Headwaters, VA, son of the late Floyd and Olga Burns Simmons.

He was a graduate of Edinburg High School and an army veteran. He was formerly employed with Trailways as a bus driver and worked at Atlantic Research in Gainesville. He was a member of Antioch Covenant Brethren Church in Woodstock. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Riffey; brother, John Simmons and sister Judith Simmons.

He is survived by his beloved longtime companion of over 30 years, Frances J. Heflin of Warrenton, son Jeffrey Basye of New Market and sister-in-law Patsy Simmons of Texas City, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, 303 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 2300, Chicago, IL 60601-5224.

Online condolences may be left at www.valleyfs.com Arrangements by Heishman Funeral Home Inc., Valley Funeral Service Branch, Edinburg.

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Chester Francis Yates, 69, of Catlett, VA, passed June 25, 2023.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 10, 2023, 11:00 am, at Faith Christian Church, 6472 Duhollow Road, Warrenton, VA, 20187.

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Your funeral director takes care of many funeral details, including preparing and filing necessary paperwork, organizing and managing the service, preparing the body for interment, and scheduling the burial. The cemetery sexton helps organize the details of the burial and processes important documents like burial and disinterment permits. An officiant is needed to perform the service. You will need a florist if you plan to have flowers at the service or burial. You may also need a venue and caterer for a reception.

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Doris Mae Webster Doris Mae Webster, 78, of Catlett, VA, passed June 17, 2023. She was born on August 28, 1944.

Doris is survived by her husband, Keith N. Webster, Sr. of Catlett, VA; two sons: Keith Webster of Manassas, VA and Anthony Webster of Triangle, VA; one daughter, Felicia Webster of Catlett, VA; two sisters: Edna Wyche of Fredericksburg, VA, and Josephine Payne of Washington, DC. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023, 1:00 pm, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 6346 Airlie Road, Warrenton, VA, 20187.

Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com

Cynthia Ann Tapscott Cynthia Ann Tapscott, 74, of Warrenton, VA, passed June 23, 2023. She was born on January 1, 1949.

Cynthia is survived by two daughters: Allison R. Tapscott of South Bend, IN, Yvonne L. Smith of Warrenton, VA; a son, Malcolm E. (Kimberly) Tapscott, Sr. of Manassas, VA; a brother, Dr. Decker H. Tapscott, Sr. of Warrenton, VA; and 11 grandchildren.

Family will receive friends on Monday, July 3, 2023, from 11 am until 12 pm with funeral services starting at Faith Christian Church, 6472 Duhollow Road, Warrenton, VA 20187.

Pastor Waymond Edwards, Sr. will deliver the eulogy.

Interment will be in Bright View Cemetery, Warrenton, VA. Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com

Thomas Yates Thomas Yates, 69 went on to be with the lord early Tuesday morning on June 17, 2023.

He leaves to cherish many memories beautiful wife of 35 years Cynthia Yates, seven children, twenty- two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

Services will be held at Faith Christian Church on July 5, 2023. Will start promptly at 11:00 a.m.

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OBITUARIE S Doris “Jean” Cornwell

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Doris “Jean” Cornwell, 78, of Front Royal, Virginia passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by family. Her funeral service will be held at 10 A.M. on Monday, July 3, 2023 at Maddox funeral Home, 105 W Main St. Front Royal, Virginia 22630 with Pastor David Thompson officiating. The family will receive guests one hour prior to the service.

Following all services, the burial will take place at Stonewall Memory Gardens in Manassas. Jean was born on September 6, 1944 in Fort Belvoir, Virginia to the late Emerson and Grace Simmons. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Cornwell Sr., and her brother, Clellen Simmons. Surviving Jean is her special partner for the last 18 years, David Bowers; her children, Michael Simmons, Charles “Snake” Cornwell Jr. (Brenda), Johnny Cornwell (Toni), Bruce “Bo” Cornwell (Tiffany), Cheryl Lester (Glenn) and Missy Earhart (Chris); her siblings, Charlotte Upton, Bobby Simmons, and Richard Simmons; her grandchildren, Ashley, Charlie, Danielle, Andrew, Jakob, Brianna, Jon, Josh, Jordan, Michael, Devin, Dylan, and C.J.; her 12 great-grandchildren; and her one greatgreat-grandchild.

David Walked into Jean’s life 18 years ago. Whilst entering this endeavor he managed to walk into a wild and crazy family and he took it on full steam. He loved Jean with every being in his body. He loved her unconditionally every day as much as the day before, if not more. He worshipped the ground she walked on and did any and everything to make sure she was happy. He can be identified by others as her rock, her safe haven, and her protector. He was a great man to her and he is very appreciated by all of Jean’s kids and is very loved. Even with her gone, just know we will all be here for you.

Jean was a member of the Moose Lodge and the Elk Lodge. In her spare time, she loved line dancing, playing bingo, and visiting the thrift stores. Pallbearers will be Mike Gray “Sure Shot”, Rick Dye “Slo-moe”, Brian Popiel “Ice Water”, Chris Earhart, Dylan Henry, and Ronnie Wells.

James L. Gray, age 75, died unexpectedly on June 25, 2023 in Winchester, Virginia.

He is survived in death by his daughter, Rebecca G. Williams and husband Peanut Williams III; his daughter, Terri Tanner and husband Kevin Tanner; his siblings, Donnie Gray and Chucky Gray; and his lifetime cousin, best friend, and special brother, Doug Gray.

Jimmy was born in Virginia and served his country in the United States Army and returned home to work for William A. Hazel for 40 years, until he retired in 2018.

He had a love for softball, and played many years in Fauquier County.

He did not wish to have any services, but a celebration of life will be held on July 22, 2023.

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Full name(s) of owner(s): KITCHEN FAIRY Trading as: KITCHEN FAIRY 5834 CHITTENDEN DR. WARRENTON, FAUQUIER COUNTY, VA 20187 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a ABC INTERNET license to sell or manufacture Wine or Beer Consumed, Asha Clare, Managing owner.

Note: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.

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A Public Hearing of the Town Council of The Plains, Virginia will be held on July 17, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cochran Lodge, 6514 Main Street, The Plains, Virginia regarding the Proposed 2023-2024 Town Budget, an increase of the Meals tax to $.03 per $100 and an increase of Business License Tax to $.18 per $100 gross sales.

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NOTICE OF FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS

The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2023, in the Warren Green Building at 10 Hotel Street in Warrenton, Virginia, and will hold a regular meeting and public hearings at 6:30 p.m. in the same location on the following: 1. GRANT OF AN EASEMENT TO DOMINION ENERGY FOR UNDERGROUND POWER LINES TO SERVE A CELL TOWER AT THE CENTRAL SPORTS COMPLEX PROPERTY (Tracy .HSSLOY :[HɈ *VWPLZ VM [OL HIV]L ÄSLZ HYL H]HPSHISL MVY YL]PL^ I` JVU[HJ[PUN [OL *SLYR [V [OL )VHYK VM :\WLY]PZVYZ» VɉJL 4VUKH` [OYV\NO -YPKH` !

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The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the following items at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday , July 20, 2023 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia: 1.

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ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT – TEXT -23-019986 – CA TLETT ST A TION II LLC (OWNER/APPLICANT) – An application for a Zoning Ordinance T ext Amendment to Article 3 to allow data centers requiring new overhead power lines with approval of a special exception in the Business Park (BP) district.

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Members of the public who would like to provide comments at a regular public meeting of the Planning Commission are encouraged to send advance written comments to Fauquier County Department of Community Development, 10 Hotel Street, Suite 305, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 or email to meredith.meixner@fauquiercounty .gov.

Citizens wishing to appear in person should arrive prior to the start time of the meeting.

Comments are limited to three minutes.

The meeting may be viewed on Fauquier County Gover nment Channel 23 and is livestreamed at http://fauquier-va.granicus.com/ViewPublisher . php?view_id=1.

Fauquier County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEES’ SALE 4624 Lee Highway, Warrenton, Virginia 20187 (PIN: 7906-94-2360-000) Fauquier County, Virginia In execution of a certain Deed of Trust, dated March 24, 2022, granted by Karla C. Bautista Martinez Jimenez, personally, as grantor and borrower, securing the repayment of a loan in the original principal amount of $140,000.00, which Deed of Trust is recorded with the Clerk of Circuit Court of Fauquier County, Virginia in Book 1723 at Page 738, a default having occurred in the payment of the Interest-Only Balloon Payment Promissory Note thereby secured and at the request of the holder of said Note, the undersigned Substitute Trustees (appointed by virtue of a Deed of Appointment of Substitute Trustee dated May 29, 2023, and recorded with the Clerk of Circuit Court of Fauquier County, Virginia in Book 1749 at Page 2384 ^PSS VɈLY MVY sale at public auction at the entrance of the Circuit Court building for Fauquier County (40 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186), on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 12:00 o’clock PM

the Property described in said Deed of Trust, located at the above address and described as:

BEGINNING at (1), a Virginia Department of Highway concrete monument found comer to Pierce and 65 feet from the center of the west bound lane of U.S. Routes 15, 29, 211, thence with the said route South 79 deg. 24’ 30” West 220.96 feet to (2), a Virginia Department of Highway concrete monument found, thence South 69 deg. 47’ 36” West 101.36 feet to (3), a Virginia Department of Highway concrete monument found 48 feet from the center of the west bound lane of U.S. Routes 15, 29, 211, thence with said routes. 79 deg. 25’ 51” West 688.34 feet to (4). a pipe found corner to thence with Brenizer’s line and leaving U.S. Routes 15, 29, 211, North 33 deg. 37’ 56” East 480. 74 feet to (5), a pipe found thence North 22 deg.

29’ 43” East 1023.57 feet to (6), a pipe found in the line of Pierce, thence with Pierce South 39 deg. 29’ 03” East, 526.35 feet to (7), a pipe found, thence South 48 deg. 12’ 50” West 207,70 feet to (8), a pipe found by a cemetery line, thence with the cemetery line North 60 deg. 25’ 23” West 216.03 feet to (9), a pipe found, thence South 26 deg. 21’ 26” West 79.21 feet to (10), a pipe found, a pipe found, thence South 61 deg. 09’ 03” East 193.88 feet to (11), a pipe found, thence leaving the cemetery and continuing with Pierces. 10 deg. 53’ 19” West 22, 59 feet to (12), a pipe found, thence S 39 deg. 18’ 07” East 289.20 feet to (13), a pipe found, thence South 05 deg. 03’ 00” East 297.04 feet to (1), the point of beginning, the said tract of land containing 13.9404 acres; more or less.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Virginia Electric and Power Company (VMRC #23-0643) is requesting a permit from the Virginia Marine Resources Commission to install a single aerial fiber optic cable crossing over a 17-foot wide section of the West Branch of Thumb Run within an existing rightof-way while maintaining a 14-foot clearance over the creek with no instream work in the vicinity of Hume Road in Fauquier County. You may provide comments on this application (VMRC #2023-0643) at https://webap ps.mrc.virginia.gov/public/habitat/co mments/ We will accept comments by the USPS provided they are received within l5 days of this notice to: Marine Resources Commission, Habitat Management Division, 380 Fenwick Road, Bldg. 96, Hampton, VA 23651.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Virginia Electric and Power Company (VMRC #23-0639) is requesting a permit from the Virginia Marine Resources Commission to install an aerial fiberoptic telecommunication line, on existing utility line infrastructure, crossing over 346 linear feet of Crooked Run six (6) times near US Hwy 17 in Fairfax County.

You may provide comments on this application (VMRC #2023-0639) at https:// webapps.mrc.virginia.gov/public/habitat/c omments/ We will accept comments by the USPS provided they are received within l5 days of this notice to: Marine Resources Commission, Habitat Management Division, 380 Fenwick Road, Bldg. 96, Hampton, VA 23651.

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( KLWVZP[ VM JHZO VY JLY[PÄLK JOLJR ^PSS IL YLX\PYLK H[ [OL [PTL VM ZHSL :L[[SLTLU[ ZOHSS IL I` cashier’s check or wire transfer of immediately available federal funds, and shall occur within thirty (30) days MYVT KH[L VM ZHSL ;04, ),05. 6- ;/, ,::,5*, :L[[SLTLU[ ZOHSS VJJ\Y PU [OL VɉJLZ VM )YPKNL ;P[SL 0UJ in Woodbridge, Virginia. The Substitute Trustees reserve the right to extend the date of settlement as may be necessary to complete arrangements for settlement. The deposit, without interest, shall be applied to the credit of the successful bidder at settlement. If the successful bidder fails to complete settlement the deposit shall be forfeited and the Substitute Trustees may resell the subject Property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The Substitute Trustees reserve the right to (i) remove any or all portion of the Property MYVT ZHSL H[ HU` [PTL ILMVYL [OL ZHSL PZ HUUV\UJLK HZ ÄUHS PP YLQLJ[ HU` HUK HSS IPKZ PPP ^HP]L KLWVZP[ YLX\PYLments, (iv) extend time for settlement, and (v) announce additional terms of sale. Terms of sale announced at the public auction will supersede all advertised terms of sale. All closing costs, including the preparation of the Trustee’s deed and the grantor’s tax, shall be paid by the successful bidder. In addition, at settlement, the successful bidder shall pay all current and past due assessments, sewer or water charges, and real estate taxes, and any penalties and interest due on any of the foregoing, with respect to the Property. The risk of loss or damage to the Property shall be assumed by the successful bidder from and after the bid strikedown at the time of sale. The Substitute Trustees will not deliver possession of the Property to the successful bidder, who shall be solely responsible for obtaining possession of the Property.

The Property and all personal property applicable thereto shall be sold “AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH ALL FAULTS” and subject to any and all (i) senior deeds of trust, judgment liens, tax liens, lis pendens, (ii) outstanding OVTLV^ULY HZZVJPH[PVU HZZLZZTLU[Z PPP L_PZ[PUN OV\ZPUN HUK aVUPUN JVKL ]PVSH[PVUZ P] ÄSLK VY \UÄSLK TLchanic’s and materialmen’s liens, and/or (v) tenants, leasehold interests and other parties in possession, if any.

Neither the Substitute Trustees nor the holder of the Note, nor their respective agents, successors, and assigns, make any representations or warranties with respect to the Property including, without limitation, representations or warranties as to the structural integrity, physical condition, construction, workmanship, TH[LYPHSZ OHIP[HIPSP[` Ä[ULZZ MVY H WHY[PJ\SHY W\YWVZL VY TLYJOHU[HIPSP[` VM HSS VY HU` WHY[ VM [OL 7YVWLY[` ;OL purchaser recognizes and agrees that any investigation, examination, or inspection of the Property being sold is within the control of the owner or other parties in possession and their agents and not within the control of the Substitute Trustees, the holder of the Note, or their respective successors or assigns.

Immediately upon the conveyance by the Substitute Trustees of the Property to the purchaser at foreclosure, all duties, liabilities and obligations of the Substitute Trustees, if any, with respect to such Property shall be extinguished.

Should settlement not occur for any reason on the part of the Substitute Trustees, the purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest.

Pursuant to the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, we advise you that this is a communication from a debt collector and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Additional terms may be announced at the sale.

Substitute Trustees: Demetris Voudouris, Esq., 1820 Michael Faraday Drive, Suite 21, Reston, Virginia 20190 (Tel: 703-434-3260, Email: dvoudouris@dvlawpllc.com); Ann Harris Clark, Esq., 1820 Michael Faraday Drive, Suite 21, Reston, Virginia 20190 (Tel: 703-434-3260, Email: ahclark@dvlawpllc.com).

INTERESTED BIDDERS are encouraged to contact Substitute Trustees for additional information and materials concerning the Property; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, all such information and materials will be provided without any representations or warranties whatsoever.

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LEGAL NOTICES PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 20, 2023 The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a work session beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2023 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia.

TOWN OF WARRENTON NOTICE OF TOWN COUNCIL MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Warrenton will hold their Regular Monthly Meeting Work Session on Tuesday, July 11th, 2023, at 9:00 AM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 21 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia.

Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Warrenton will hold their Regular Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, July 11th, 2023, at 6:30 PM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 21 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia. Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on the following items: 1) Bulk Water Rates - A public Hearing to increase the bulk water base fee and commodity rate by 25%. The new fee and rate structure will be: Base fee (up to 2,000 gallons): $31.25 Commodity rate (per 1,000 gallons over 2,000 gallons): $13.37 2) Special Use Permit (SUP) 2023-01 St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church – the Applicant, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, and the Owner, the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, seeks to amend a June 3, 1986 SUP approval to allow for the demolition of an existing building and the construction of a new 13,000 square MVV[ VɉJL I\PSKPUN ;OL Z\IQLJ[ WHYJLS PZ SVJH[LK PU [OL 9LZPKLU[PHS (R-10) District of the Town of Warrenton Zoning Ordinance and is KLZPNUH[LK HZ 3P]L >VYR VU [OL -\[\YL 3HUK <ZL 4HW ;OL Z\IQLJ[ parcel (GPIN 6984-36-7135-000) is located at 271 Winchester Street on approximately 11.0664 acres.

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The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the following items at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2023 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia:

1. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT – TEXT-23-019986 – CATLETT STATION II LLC (OWNER/APPLICANT) – An application for a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Article 3 to allow data centers requiring new overhead power lines with approval of a special exception in the Business Park (BP) district.

(Amy Rogers, Staff)

2. SPECIAL PERMIT – SPPT-23-020104 – RIP 7 LLC (OWNER/ APPLICANT) – RIDER INDUSTRIAL PARK LOT 7 – An application for a Category 13 Special Permit to operate a Portable Toilet Rental company. The property is located at 2321 Hoffman Circle, Warrenton, Cedar Run District. (PIN 6981-32-5787-000) (Kara Marshall, Staff)

3. SPECIAL EXCEPTION - SPEX-22-018764 – VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER COMPANY (OWNER/APPLICANT) – BRISTERS/ ANDERSON BRANCH SUBSTATION – An application for a Category 20 Special Exception to allow for the expansion of an existing substation. The property is located at 2245 Cromwell Road, Catlett, Cedar Run District. (PIN 7848-19-6462-000 and 7848-29-2318-000) (Kara Marshall, Staff)

4. REZONING – REZN-21-016573 – MELVIN C. BENDER (OWNER/ APPLICANT) – BEULAH LAND CAMPUS FAUQUIER – An Application to rezone approximately 39.45 Acres from Agriculture (RA) to Residential: 2 Dwelling Units Per Acre (R-2) with proffers.

The property is located at 7014 Catlett Road (Route 28), Bealeton, Lee District. (PIN 6889-42-5068-000) (Adam Shellenberger, Staff)

The application materials can be found on the Land Development Online Portal at: https://commdevpay.fauquiercounty.gov/Energov_Prod/ SelfService#/home. Approximately one week prior to the public hearing, staff reports for all items will be available online at: www.fauquiercounty. gov/meetingagendas. To arrange a time to review files in person, please contact the Department of Community Development’s Planning Office at (540) 422-8210, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Members of the public who would like to provide comments at a regular public meeting of the Planning Commission are encouraged to send advance written comments to Fauquier County Department of Community Development, 10 Hotel Street, Suite 305, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 or email to meredith.meixner@fauquiercounty.gov.

Citizens wishing to appear in person should arrive prior to the start time of the meeting. Comments are limited to three minutes. The meeting may be viewed on Fauquier County Government Channel 23 and is livestreamed at http://fauquier-va.granicus.com/ViewPublisher. php?view_id=1.

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 Ms. Meredith Meixner, Administrative Manager – Planning and Zoning, at (540) 422-8210.

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