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Gerhardt: Broadband for all within 3 years Public-private partnerships and state/federal funding offer hope to those without internet service By Christopher Connell
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The misery of poor internet connections has vexed homeowners, farmers and other businesses in large, rural swaths of Fauquier for years. The pandemic only made the situation worse, as parents working from home shared weak, slow signals with kids doing schoolwork. The county has tried to fill the gaps, in part by subsidizing construction of towers to beam wireless internet into Cedar Run Supervisor nearby neighborhoods. Rick Gerhardt But now prospects for universal broadband across the whole county are brighter than ever. There has been a gush of federal and state funds, and the board of supervisors is pushing for a new public-private partnership that will use ubiquitous electric lines to deliver broadband over fiber – by far the fastest connection – to those who’ve been left out. See BROADBAND, page 4
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Efran Flores took top honors in the open division of the Fauquier Fair’s rodeo Friday night. See story, page 41.
Fauquier welcomes back county fair By Robin Earl
Times Staff Writer
The Fauquier Fair came back with a bang in 2021. Members of the Fauquier County Fair Board of Directors reported that, in terms of attendance, 2021 was one of the very best years ever. Between 10,000 and
Warrenton Wizard Walk draws hundreds of families to Old Town
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Nikki Stamps, of Bird in the Hand Conservancy, gives a presentation about owls at Warrenton Presbyterian Church while holding a horned owl named Dr. Finnegan Whoo.
“Harry Potter,” “Lord of the Rings,” “Narnia,” and “The Wizard of Oz” all were represented at Saturday’s Warrenton Wizard Walk in Old Town Warrenton. Children from Fauquier and further afield came dressed in robes and pointy hats and carrying wands for the all-day celebration of magical characters from favorite children’s books. (There were more than a few grown-ups who dressed up too.) See WIZARD WALK, page 10
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Judge rules lawsuit against Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company can proceed By Coy Ferrell
By Robin Earl
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12,000 visitors attended the four-day event, July 14 to 17. More than 1,400 entries were submitted for judging – crafts, artwork and homegrown produce. Thirty-nine entered pageants – from babies to miss contests.
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A lawsuit seeking $2 million in damages from the Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company and several of its members can proceed to trial, a judge ruled Monday. The lawsuit comes in the wake of a criminal sexual misconduct incident that took place three years ago. A date for a trial or the next pre-trial hearing has not yet been set. The plaintiff, a then-16-year-old victim of a sexual offense while volunteering at the fire station in 2018, has alleged that the organiza-
tion and its leaders did nothing to protect her despite clear warnings that she was in danger of being sexually assaulted. In dozens of pages of written pleadings and during almost two hours of oral arguments Monday, attorneys representing the fire company and four of the five volunteer firefighters named in the suit argued that the organization and its members could not be liable at all under the doctrines of “sovereign immunity” and “charitable immunity.” See LAWSUIT, page 47
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Warrenton council approves special use permit for new doggy day care business By Robin Earl
Times Staff Writer
The Warrenton Town Council approved 6-0 a special use permit on July 13 for Pawz Paradise Dog Daycare to operate with four staff members and three to four volunteers at 274 Broadview Ave. The business will be open from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The site is between The Warrenton Florist and a former bowling alley in a strip mall. Wanye Solomon, 20, has been operating a dog walking service – Biscuits Dog Walking & Sitting - in Prince William and Fauquier counties for six years. He will expand his operation into a daytime dog minder service. He explained to council members that his customers would like a cage-free environment where their dogs could be supervised all day. Dogs would not be allowed to stay overnight. Dog training, washing and nail trimming are other services that will be offered. The business will have soundproofing installed and dog waste would be handled by an outside company, Dog Waste Depot. There will be no outside play area; the dogs would not be walked in the neighborhood, although they could be taken to the Warrenton dog park for exercise. The special-use permit was recommended to the town council by the Warrenton Planning Commission at its June 15 meeting. During the council’s morning work session on July 13, Council Member Heather Sutphin (Ward 1) expressed concern about the care the animals would receive and wondered if there would be ample room for the number of dogs Solomon wanted to serve. Solomon’s original plan was to house between 18 to 25 dogs at a time. “How in the world are they going to have 18 to 25 dogs in there without any kennels … I am really just concerned because I love animals … I have a lot of
Alaynie Bauckman, a Pawz Paradise dog trainer, Wanye Solomon, owner/operator of Pawz Paradise and Amanda Frankhouser, administrative assistant, are preparing to open the doors of the dog day care business on July 26.
questions … I’m just a little nervous about this.” said Sutphin. Denise Harris explained that Solomon plans to keep small dogs in one large room and bigger dogs in another large room. Warrenton Mayor Carter Nevill cautioned the council that it was there to decide on a special-use permit, not to judge Solomon’s business plan. “I want to make sure we stay within our lane.” Warrenton attorney Whit Robinson said that it is appropriate to consider the amount of space available for the dogs, and Councilman Kevin Carter (Ward 5) suggested the council ascertain an industry standard for what an appropriate space per dog would be. At the public hearing that evening, the council suggested three additional conditions for the special-use permit. One of these which would be to limit the number COVID-19 snapshot - Tuesday, July 20 of dogs to one dog per Vaccines 75 feet of space – per a Virginia: 59.1% of the population have received at least one dose; 53.2% are recommendation from fully vaccinated. the SPCA. That would Fauquier: 39,388 have received at least one dose (55.3 %); 35,663 are fully mean the number of vaccinated (50.1%). dogs that could be kept Perspective: In Virginia’s adult population, 71% have been vaccinated with at on premises would least one dose; 64.2 are fully vaccinated. be limited to 18 to 20 New cases of coronavirus dogs. Virginia: 721 Tuesday; 686,206 to date The other two conFauquier: 3 Tuesday; 4,839 cases to date ditions stated that there Perspective: The seven-day average of new cases in the state is 429. It has would be no boarding been rising since July 5, when it was 122. of dogs allowed and no Cases in the Fauquier County School Division dogs would be allowed Cumulative cases since Sept. 24: 191 -- 97 in students and 94 in staff to stay overnight. Furmembers
Seven-day positivity average (total PCR tests vs. positive tests) Virginia: 3% Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District: 3.7%
Hospitalizations
Virginia: 42 on Tuesday; 31,019 total Fauquier: 1 on Tuesday; 203 total Perspective: In today’s update data from the RRHD, of the 509 people hospitalized, 94 have been older than 80 years old; 95 have been 70 to 79 years old; 94 have been between 60 and 69 years old; and 105 have been between 50 and 59. One hundred and thirteen have been 49 or younger. (For 8 of the hospitalizations, age was not reported.)
Deaths
Virginia: 4 Tuesday; 11,487 to date Fauquier: 69 Perspective: In the RRHD District, of the 191 COVID-19 deaths reported in the RRHD so far, 87 have been in residents older than 80. There have been 51 deaths in those 70 to 79 years old; 22 deaths in those 60 to 69; and 22 deaths in those younger than 59. (For nine of the deaths, no age was reported.)
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Paws Paradise
What: Dog day care business Where: 274 Broadview Ave., Warrenton Opening: Monday, July 26; ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Fauquier Chamber of Commerce will be 10 a.m. on July 27. Hours: 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday to Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays Services: Daytime cage-free care for dogs, with pick up and drop off services available; dog washing, teeth brushing, nail trimming; dog training provided by Caring Hands Canines. Exercise outings to sites in Old Town Warrenton, Marshall and Vint Hill. Contact: https://pawz-paradise.my-free.website/; PawzParadiseDaycare@gmail.com; (540) 270-5502 thermore, if the applicant wanted to change that, he would need to reapply. Solomon confirmed that he agreed to the three additional conditions and that “Fauquier County is a place where dogs matter.” He said he looked forward to expanding his business into the Warrenton space. Two speakers vouched for Solomon during a public hearing during the evening session. They both commented that he had watched over their dogs and had proven reliable and capable. One said that her dogs were elderly, with special needs and required extra care. “I trust him with my dogs’ lives,” she said. Devon Settle, executive director of the Fauquier SPCA, urged the council to table the proposal for 30 days until some details could be worked out. A licensed veterinary technician with 22 years of experience, Settle said, “A doggy day care would be an asset to the community … His vision can happen,” but Settle said she felt that the number of dogs was too high for the amount of space available. “Eighteen to 25 dogs in a storefront without cages is going to have some issues … I don’t think that is adequate space … Especially if they do get upset with each other, and you have older, smaller dogs, some with medical issues, along with younger, spry dogs ... I would like to see him get that number down.” Settle also said that she didn’t think that the number of staff was adequate to handle that many dogs. Before voting, council member James Hartman (Ward 4) said that although he could not tell Solomon how to run his business, he encouraged him to seek Settle’s advice and counsel as he worked toward opening his business. He praised the SPCA director’s experience and knowledge and her passion for animals. “The Fauquier SPCA is one of the best in the nation.” Bill Semple (Ward 2) said that he thought that Solomon’s business would be to some extent self-regulating. “And if you have too many dogs, you’ll know it.” See PAWZ PARADISE, page 5 Managing Editor, Prince William Jill Palermo, 540-351-0431 jpalermo@fauquier.com
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Warrenton working to correct miscalculations in stormwater utility fees By Peter Cary
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Town of Warrenton officials have discovered miscalculations in its assessment of stormwater utility fees in at least one subdivision and is working to correct the errors. The discovery came as residents of the Olde Gold Cup Association, Inc., the subdivision’s homeowners association, questioned town officials about utility fees on their tax bills that did not seem to align with a fee schedule that the town had published on its website. “The town is aware of discrepancies; as with any new initiative, we must work through them,” wrote Town Manager Brandie Schaeffer in an email last week before these particular errors were discovered. “We anticipate issues and inaccuracies that need to be resolved as with any stormwater management program starting in any jurisdiction,” she added. Whether the newly found errors apply to all 214 members of the Olde Gold Cup subdivision, and whether they apply to other subdivisions as well, was unclear at press time, as town officials had not responded to those questions. On Monday, July 19, town officials took steps to address another Olde Gold Cup concern: Whether its residents will receive discounts on their utility fees because their HOA maintains four settling ponds to reduce stormwater runoff and pollution. According to a shared email, Assistant Public Works Director Paul Bernard suggested the HOA apply for discounts on behalf of its homeowners. But HOA president Steve Butland said it was not the HOA’s role to represent members in tax bill disputes. “We can’t mediate on behalf of the individual homeowners,” he said. “We’re not their agent; we’re not their attorney-in-fact.” The utility fees in question are being added onto residents’ real estate tax bills to help pay
Steve Butland, president of the Olde Gold Cup subdivision HOA, and past president Mark Nesfeder questioned the stormwater utility fees on their tax bills. The Town of Warrenton is working to correct the charges. for stormwater runoff and anti-pollution controls mandated, but not funded, by the state. It was hoped they would raise about $800,000 annually that could be used for mitigation efforts. The fees first appeared on December 2020 tax bills, and again in June, but those notices were just informational – to give residents a look at what their fees would be. The advance notice was to allow homeowners the opportunity to ask the town to adjust them if needed. The notices that go out in December will include the fee as part of the bill to be paid. Residents of Olde Gold Cup, built in 2001 and situated north of Fauquier High School, were particularly attentive to the fees because their homeowners association maintains four retention ponds on its perimeter; the town had indicated it could give discounts to homeowners if they maintained ponds, rain gardens or other stormwater or pollution control structures.
In studying their fees, HOA president Steve Butland and past president Mark Nesfeder saw something odd: Their six-month stormwater management fees, of $140.10 and $77.52 respectively, did not align with the town’s published fee schedule, which stated that residential fees would be either $33.30, $41.64 or $104.22 for six months, depending on the impervious coverage on each lot. Other Gold Cup residents noticed also, and they and the Fauquier Times queried town officials about the apparent discrepancy. Nesfeder said he had emailed the town’s stormwater mailbox on July 6 asking for information on how his fees were calculated but had not gotten an answer. Another homeowner, however, did get a response. According to an email the homeowner sent to Nesfeder, Bernard told her that the GIS system the town was using to calculate impervious areas had erroneously counted the subdivision’s streets as commonly held impervious areas. Residents had been assessed for those areas on top of the impervious areas on their individual lots. Indeed, all three residents’ tax bills reviewed by the Fauquier Times were equally assessed $35.88 more than the published fee schedule -- suggesting that a total amount for the streets was divided among a number of residents. Butland and Nesfeder said that much of the confusion over the fees could have been avoided if the town had been more transparent about its process. Its website could have said that residents in HOAs could be taxed for commonly held impervious areas, like community pools. The town could have told homeowners how their fees were calculated and what measures of impervious cover they were based on. That information could have been posted on the town’s website or their individual tax bills, they said. See STORMWATER, page 7
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Gerhardt: Broadband will be available to all in Fauquier within three years BROADBAND, page 1 “It’s not a pipedream. It’s real,” said Cedar Run Supervisor Rick Gerhardt. With federal recovery money already in hand, and with the prospect of more support soon to come from Richmond and Washington, “we might have a fiber solution to homes that might come in for less than $30 million,” he said. Gerhardt predicts that within three years, universal broadband will be a reality in Fauquier.
A public-private partnership
The Fauquier County Broadband Authority – whose members are the five supervisors – took the first step on July 8 toward striking an agreement with All Points Broadband and Dominion Energy Virginia, the state’s largest electric utility, to provide wired broadband service to homes. Dominion will carry fiber over the so-called middle miles – the easier part – while All Points will tackle the more challenging last mile to get fiber to homes that may be far off the beaten path. All Points CEO Jimmy Carr said his company will dispatch crews this week to identify the pockets of the county without broadband. All Points will then design a network and prepare cost estimates. Once the contract is reviewed by the county attorney, the board could approve it as early as its Aug. 12 meeting, Gerhardt said. That would put the county in position to meet the September deadline to apply for a Virginia Telecommunication Initiative grant for the public-private broadband partnership. The commonwealth will award $50 million in grants in this third round. Fauquier was not selected in the first round and had to drop its subsequent bid when Comcast pulled out of that proposal. The prospects are much brighter this time. The county already has received $13 million in funds under the CARES Act to deal with the harsh impacts of COVID-19. Investing in residential broadband infrastructure in rural areas is one of the ways those dollars may be spent. And there is more federal funding – much more – on the way.
Funding options
Gov. Ralph Northam made bridging the digital divide in rural Virginia one of his top priorities. He announced Friday that he will ask the legislature to earmark $700 million of the commonwealth’s $4.3 billion share of American Rescue Plan funds – the COVID relief package the new Biden administration pushed through Congress in March – to speed up efforts to get broadband over those difficult last miles to unserved homes. “It is not just a luxury for some but an essential utility for all,” said the governor, who takes credit for connecting more than 140,000 homes and businesses since he took office in 2018. It will be up to his successor to finish the job, with a target of 2024. Evan Feinman, Northam’s chief broadband adviser, estimates that 233,500 homes and businesses are still without adequate internet service. When the pandemic hit last year and the clamor for broadband grew louder, the commonwealth
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Gov. Ralph Northam (center) breaks ground on the Northern Neck Broadband Project in Warsaw on July 8 with electric utility executives and All Points Broadband CEO Jimmy Carr (on Northam’s left). A similar Fauquier broadband project could qualify for multi-million-dollar state and federal grants. had “a huge head start. If there’s a silver lining to the pandemic, it’s that I don’t have to work that hard to persuade anybody anymore that this is really important,” he said. The biggest determinant of when individuals can expect fiber broadband to run to their door “is how far along your county government is in its local planning efforts,” Feinman said. A Department of Housing and Community Development team is working with Fauquier and dozens of other counties to shape their public-private partnership proposals, “Assuming the legislature goes along, we’re going to be able to fund every good project that’s in front of us this year,” he said. “We’re still going to say ‘no’ to projects we don’t think are ready for prime time.”
A local priority
Bringing broadband to the entire county was also a top priority for Gerhardt when he first ran for office in 2015. Gerhardt was himself among the have-nots, as were his neighbors in Catlett. “I was in a predicament because I couldn’t get
“Historically, broadband providers and electric utilities have been frenemies at best and sometimes worse. We turn that model on its head.”
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JIMMY CARR All Points Broadband
The pandemic brought the so-called digital divide home to a lot of homes and businesses in Fauquier County – literally. Most knew beforehand of the frustrations of trying to get by without broadband. But when COVID-19 hit and homes became workplaces and classrooms, the situation got immeasurably worse. Harried parents had to drive kids to school parking lots to use hotspots or go to McDonald’s to send emails and participate in Zoom meetings. What’s your story? The Fauquier Times would like to hear readers’ accounts of how they managed without fast, reliable internet. Send us an email to rearl@fauquier.com, tell us where you live, what type of internet you get and how you and your family coped during this past, trying year. Or send us your name and phone number and we’ll call you to hear your stories. We’d like to hear from readers by Friday, July 23 so we can share your accounts in next week’s newspaper.
“Assuming the legislature goes along, we’re going to be able to fund every good project that’s in front of us this year.” EVAN FEINMAN Broadband advisor to Gov. Ralph Northam
decent broadband where I was. I knew a lot of my neighbors and, frankly, a lot of the constituents in southern Fauquier, just didn’t have options. They were limited to the satellite service at that time, which was just ridiculously slow, limited and expensive,” he said. The county in 2017 began subsidizing construction of towers in Casanova, Goldvein, Hume and elsewhere, where providers could hoist their equipment and sign up customers for wireless service. It struck a $1.7 million agreement with Data Stream Mobile Technologies in 2019 to equip and sell service from more towers. About 600 households have signed up. “Adoption rates weren’t as robust as we thought they would be,” said Gerhardt, but Data Stream’s entry into the market “forced the other players in the county to up their game. They knew competition was coming.” Advances in technology also allowed wireless companies to offer faster broadband. Homes once had to be within line of sight of towers to get broadband. Now, like cell phones, they can work without that, thanks to stronger 4G LTE signals and new frequencies. Even satellite service has gotten better, said Gerhardt. He is a beta customer of Elon Musk’s Starlink, which is putting thousands of low-orbit satellites into space with the goal of providing broadband anywhere on earth. Gerhardt signed up last year, paid $500 for the equipment, plugged it in and pointed it toward the sky in January. For $99 a month, “The speeds I get are incredible -- 300 Mbps (megabits per second) down, 50 Mbps up. You’d be hard pressed in town to get that out of Comcast on most plans. It hasn’t gone down on me yet.” He can even video conference. See BROADBAND, page 5
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Warrenton council approves special use permit for new doggy day care business PAWZ PARADISE, from page 2 As part of the motion to approve the special use permit, the council reserved the right to review the special use permit after a year, to consider whether there were any violations of the SUP’s conditions or complaints about the business.
Paws Paradise
Solomon said he is appreciative
of the town’s decision to approve the SUP. He said. “I’m grateful for their response. We got a ‘yes ... ’ I was ready to expect the conditions they gave me ... and they are not harsh.” He said he signed a lease for the space on Broadview Avenue in May, as hearings with the Warrenton Planning Commission began. “I’m really happy it was approved. We would have had to start all over again; but with the
grace of God, it all went through.” Taking the advice of town council members, Solomon said he has been in touch with Devon Settle and will meet with her soon. The Pawz Paradise owner said he just hired three employees, for a total of five. He would also like to welcome volunteers who would like to work with dogs. He said he has six or seven clients already signed up.
The building is almost ready to welcome clients. “We just have to put a line in for a washing station, then we’ll be done,” Solomon said. Pawz Paradise will open its doors Monday, July 26 and will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Fauquier Chamber of Commerce at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27. Reach Robin Earl at rearl@fauquier.com
Gerhardt: Broadband will be available to all in Fauquier within three years BROADBAND, from page 4 By the Federal Communication Commission’s definition, 25 Mbps downloads and 5 Mbps uploads constitute broadband. But “make no mistake about it: the best solution is fiber to the home,” said the Cedar Run supervisor. Fauquier has had trouble before finding the right partner to expand broadband. In All Points Broadband, it has found a company that is already working with electric utilities to provide last-mile service elsewhere in rural Virginia and in Kentucky. All Points also has heavy-duty private investors behind it, including Searchlight Capital Partners. Ajit Pai, who until last January was chairman of the FCC, is one of those partners. All Points, founded in 2014, currently serves 25,000 customers with a combination of fiber to the home and fixed wireless networks. The partnership with Dominion and the county will not be its first. On July 8, the same day the Broadband Au-
thority gave the go-ahead for the Memo of Understanding, the governor joined Carr and executives of Dominion and the Northern Neck Electric Cooperative to break ground in Warsaw on a project that will deliver fiber to 7,200 unserved households and businesses in that region. That project won a $10 million VATI grant last year. Dominion is installing more than 200 miles of fiber from Fredericksburg to Kilmarnock to serve as the backbone. “Historically, broadband providers and electric utilities have been frenemies at best and sometimes worse. We turn that model on its head,” said Carr, who envisions working with the Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative and the Rappahannock Electric Cooperative as well on the Fauquier project. What’s in it for the utilities? The fiber equipment strung along their lines can provide them valuable information to better manage the loads on their grid, said Carr. “They have a lot of devices that could benefit from real time connectivity. The more connected their devices are to the cen-
tral nervous system of the electric grid, the more efficient they can be.” All Points has not yet determined the price customers will have to pay for installation and service. In Loudoun County, installation covers a 500-foot aerial drop to homes from the utility’s closest transmission line. If the home is farther away – as it is on many farms – or the owner wants the fiber buried, they’d pay extra. The commonwealth will announce the new round of VATI grant winners in December. Carr said the broadband project could be completed within 24 to 30 months, or sometime in 2024. Gerhardt concurs that universal broadband is achievable in three years. “With all the resources that are being committed to us and the companies coming to us with solid plans,” he said, “the time is right.” Christopher Connell is an independent journalist working for the Piedmont Journalism Foundation on this broadband series. He is a former Associated Press assistant bureau chief in Washington.
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Public hearing on solar project draws some supportive comments By Peter Cary
Piedmont Journalism Foundation
Neighbors of a 19-acre solar farm proposed for Meetze Road, south of Warrenton, staked out their positions before the Fauquier County Planning Commission on Thursday, July 15. Their voices included some new support for the project. The hearing stood in contrast to a community meeting on the subject on July 7 at which only those opposed to the solar farm spoke out. One advocate who had not spoken publicly before was Cynthia Wang, daughter of Deju Wang, the owner of a 48-acre farm at 8515 Meetze Road, who wants to lease part of his property to Borrego Solar Systems, Inc. a San Diego company. Cynthia Wang said – contrary to claims that the solar project would reduce farming in the county – that income from the project would allow her family to increase their organic vegetable production 10-fold and to hire at least 10 new workers. “Having the solar panel farm is going to provide us with an opportunity to actually better use a lot of the land that we currently have for organic farming,” she said. She said that right
now, some of their land is not being used because they don’t have the resources to farm it. The income the family will receive from Borrego, she said, “ … is going to allow us to use that land; it’s going to allow us to produce more crops; it’s going to allow us to better support our community.” The hearing was the first step toward approval for the project, a 3 MW array of solar panels built by Borrego. The planning commission will decide at its Aug. 19 meeting whether the project comports with the county’s comprehensive plan, which places an emphasis on preserving Fauquier’s agricultural land and economy. (Borrego had said the project would require 17 acres but the county planning staff pegged it at 19.5 acres.) Borrego officials said repeatedly at the hearing that they intended to comply with the county’s comprehensive plan. Project developer Jessie Robinson said it was also a good solution for Wang, who had bought a farm that was larger than he anticipated and “a lot for him to manage.” She said, as she has in the past, that the solar farm would create new jobs and tax revenue for the county, and that Borrego was prepared to make
“I feel as a landowner, people should be allowed -- as long as it doesn’t impact property values -- to use their land as they see fit.” PAM JAMES
“Having the solar panel farm is going to provide us with an opportunity to actually better use a lot of the land that we currently have for organic farming.” CYNTHIA WANG
an additional voluntary payment to a project of the county’s choosing. Support for the project also came from Pam James, a neighbor at 8489 Meetze Road. She said she feared that if landowners were not allowed to have solar projects on their properties, some of them would turn to housing or commercial development instead. “I’ve seen a lot of farms disappear,” she said. “And I feel if we don’t give the landowner an opportunity for income from this solar panel, we’re going to be looking at home development.” She said she had seen the owner Wang working hard in his garden even in the heat of recent weeks. She said she did not share the concerns of other neighbors about the visibility of the solar panels, but, most important, “I feel as a landowner, people should be allowed -- as long as it doesn’t impact property values -- to use their land as they see fit.” But four other neighbors said they were opposed to the project. Some raised concerns about the unsightliness of the panels, even if Borrego planted trees and shrubs as buffers. “What they are not telling you is we are up on a hill and the solar panels
they are putting in are down in a bowl and we are all sitting there looking down on it,” said Jake Andrea, who lives at 8569 Meetze Road. “I do believe in solar panels but I do believe there is a place for them,” he added. Andrea also objected to the fact that the solar farm would be surrounded by a chain-link fence topped by barbed wire, a look that neighbor Steven Smith had compared to a “minimum security correctional facility.” Smith, who lives next door to the Wangs, argued at Thursday’s hearing that the solar project “directly collides with our comprehensive plan,” would only provide an additional $1,000 per year in tax revenue for the county, and while it might add two solar-related jobs it might also reduce agriculture jobs at the same time. Smith had suggested in the past that the solar array be placed near the county landfill. Louis Ray, another neighbor, suggested Thursday night that it be located in an industrial area near the airport. “I am for the solar panel systems, so I’m not against that as an issue. My issue is where it’s being located,” he said.
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Planning commission approves zoning amendment to ban animal retailers By Liam Bowman
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The Fauquier County Planning Commission voted July 15 to recommend a text amendment to the county zoning ordinance that would prohibit standalone companion animal retailers. The proposed amendment, which was recommended on a 4-1 vote, would remove the provision in the county code that had allowed the sale of dogs and cats in a commercial setting. Commissioner Matthew Smith opposed recommending the amendment, saying, “I think that pet store owners should be allowed to sell cats and dogs, and [I] didn’t think it was appropriate to amend the ordinance.” Breeders, kennels, animal rescue organizations and commercial retail outlets like Petco would not be affected by the zoning amendment. No members of the public were present at the planning commission meeting to offer comments. The move to change the zoning ordinance was initiated by Super-
visor Holder Trumbo last month in response to public opposition to The Puppy Shop, a New Baltimore puppy retailer. Such retailers are currently allowed in commercial districts of Fauquier County, provided the business obtains a special permit from the zoning board. The zoning board refused last month to renew The Puppy Shop’s special permit; the proposed amendment to the county code would eliminate the special-permit provision outright. The Puppy Shop faced opposition from local residents and animal rights activists who claimed that dog retailers, in general, rely on socalled “puppy mills” where dogs are bred in inhumane conditions. Adrienne Garreau, planning commission chair, said on Thursday that she was glad the proposed amendment was going forward, adding, “this is what the community wanted.” The board of supervisors could vote on whether to enact the proposed amendment following a public hearing on Aug. 12.
Warrenton working to correct miscalculations in stormwater utility fees STORMWATER, from page 3 For instance, an overhead view of Butland’s parcel shows a large backyard pool area, undoubtedly contributing to his higher fee. But at least half of the deck is made of permeable pavers that allow rain to pass through, something that would not be evident from overhead imagery. Also, he argues, his pool is a collector of rainwater, not a shedder. ” Just show us how you calculated it,” said Butland. “People should not have to pry out this information.” While town officials are now working to correct the overcharges in time for the December tax bill, Butland noted that the town’s tax bills typically go to homeowners’ mortgage holders. He said one neighbor already told him that her mortgage company had asked for an escrow payment by September for the new utility fee or her mortgage payment would go up. But the more complicated issue may be how or whether Olde Gold Cub owners – and presumably others in subdivisions that also maintain stormwater retention ponds – can get discounts on their fees. The Gold Cup officials say their HOA has spent “tens of thousands of dollars” on their retention ponds over 20 years – for lawn-mowing, cleaning, inspections, insurance and fencing. For instance, the HOA just spent $68,332 to put a new fence around one pond and plans to do three more. For homeowners to qualify for credits to reduce their stormwater fees, they must submit, at their own expense, an application for an “on-site stormwater
management facility.” It must include eight items, some of them detailed and lengthy, including a drainage area map and the impervious area treated; a narrative of the known maintenance history and significant repairs; and a completed inspection checklist signed by a professional engineer. Butland says the process is overly complicated and designed to discourage applications. In addition, he says, the town already has many of the items, such as annual inspection reports and maps. “You’re asking us to provide information that you are already in possession of? Is that doing us a service?” he asked. According to Nesfeder, while Bernard suggested the HOA act on behalf of the homeowners, he also cautioned that because the ponds were old, they provide limited stormwater improvements. He noted that the maximum discount on homeowners’ utility fees would be 10% for water quality improvements and 10% more for stormwater flow. “And at that point, I’m sitting here going, well, if we’re spending tens of thousands of dollars to maintain obsolete and ineffective ponds,” said Butland. “I’m wondering what our options are.” “The town now has officially come back and said they’re only 10% efficient or only worth 10% credit,” he said. “They’re old, obsolete and built under old standards. Can we just fill them in and take no credit? Charge me the 100% and we fill them in and let everything run off the way it’s supposed to?”
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Fauquier welcomes back county fair FAIR, from page 1 Seventy-five participants showed animals – poultry, goats, sheep, beef and dairy cattle -- were judged in the barn. The Grand Champion Dairy Cow contest was held in honor of Tripp Bopp, 24, who was killed April 22 at his home when he interrupted a burglary. Trip’s parents attended the fair for their son, who was an
enthusiastic farmer and had shown animals for many years at the fair. Salam Sifford was the winner in this year’s Grand Champion Dairy Cow competition. Of all the events – strong man and strong women, pie and hot dog eating contests, circus and magic shows and dozens of other attractions – the rodeo, provided by True Grit Rodeo was the hands-down winner, said the organizers (See page 41 for story).
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Ottavio Yankov poses with his sheep as he competes for the Peewee Showmanship ribbon.
True Grit Rodeo roper Tyler Mawyer.
Titus Billings enjoys the pizza eating contest.
Judge Hannah Craun chats with meat goat Peewee Showmanship contestants.
Ace Housley looks through never-ending boxes for his chicken egg in the Agricadabra show.
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Rides and carnival games were all part of the fun.
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Trick rider Amber Huff
Cordelia LeJeune is crowned Wee Miss Fauquier County Fair.
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John Hilson lifts an Atlas Stone in the Strongman Competition.
True Grit Rodeo clown Dan Lanier escorts J.P. Lindsay off the field.
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Above left: The Fredlake family, of Gainesville, walks down Main Street during the Warrenton Wizard Walk.
Top: Kelvan, Dextin and Brenton Haley enjoyed their magic carpet ride at Miller Carpets. Bottom: Lily Newton, Gringotts goblin.
Warrenton Wizard Walk draws hundreds of families to Old Town WIZARD WALK, from page 1 About 35 businesses participated, offering children’s activities, giveaways and entertainment. Everything except foodstuffs were free to all. Great Harvest sold Butterbeer; Haute Cakes offered paint-your-own cookies; This n’ That Amish Outlet created a giant snake out of green balloons and helped kids decorate their own “house” ties; and Framecraft employees helped children create owls out of washcloths. The Farmer’s Market, held as usual on Saturday morning, incorporated some magical activities like face-painting and photo opportunities for children in front of Platform 9 ¾. Volunteers from Allegro Community School of the Arts sorted children into Old Town “houses;” Sean Redmiles, executive director of the Fauquier Historical Society orchestrated an obstacle course to Mount Doom to throw the one ring into the fire; the Fauquier Times created and shared its wizarding newspaper, the “Fauquier Quibbler” – with photos that move. Children who completed 16 activities were awarded a commemorative coin created by Angie Russell at Flying High Engraving and given out by a goblin from Gringotts (Lily Newton). Restaurants served wizard-themed items. The Town of Warrenton’s Barrel Train gave rides once Main Street closed down at 1 p.m. Children even got to meet Hagrid, the half-giant, a Hogwarts professor who teaches Care of Magical Creatures. Hagrid looked a lot like Dustin Grant on stilts and admittedly was a little wobbly when he wasn’t leaning against a wall. The rumor is that Hagrid had a little too much butterbeer. A thunderous rainstorm just before 3 p.m. forced the owl show inside the Warrenton Presbyterian Church, but the deluge was short-lived, and the crowd returned to the streets in time for the 5 p.m. magic show. Ike Miller, who with his wife Karla opened Miller Carpets on Main Street in the last few weeks, treated children to magic carpet rides. Karla Miller conceived the idea and created a green screened “studio,” complete with a moving carpet and wind. The videographer used footage of Old Town so that the final production shows the kids flying high over the familiar streets. The finished video is being sent by email to families. Ike Miller said, “We completed more than 80 video clips with approximately 130 to 140 riders! Moms with kids, Dads with kids and siblings rid-
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Left: Claire and Sofia Miller stopped in at Platform 9 3/4 while at the Warrenton Farmers Market Saturday morning. Right: Catherine Yarbrough gets sorted into an Old Town “house” at one of three sorting stations on Main Street. ing together! ... What a great day for Old Town! I can’t wait for the next town event!” Renee Younes, regional manager for Mason Enterprise Center-Fauquier, said that about 450 guests created “magical” identity cards, had their “house” predicted by a fortune teller and played Quidditch pong. Because the MEC-Fauquier is located below street level, Younes could be seen on Main Street directing visitors to the center. “Next year, we’ll have a bigger sign,” she said. But Younes said that she is sure the event helped spread awareness about her organization. “We were so focused on making sure the kids had fun that we didn’t concentrate too much on the MEC! A couple of people did leave their cards and we will follow up,” she said. A concert at Fifth Street featuring Route 29 was a prelude to a Summer on the Green concert at Courthouse Square. Business owners reported that they ran out of goodies to give away and materials for the children’s activities. Because it was the first-ever Warrenton Wizard Walk, organizers didn’t know how many visitors to expect, they said. This n’ That Amish Outlet ran out of house tie-making materials by early afternoon; they had planned on seeing 300 kids. The Fauquier Times had giv-
en out all 500 wand-pencils by 2:30 p.m. There was no way to keep track of numbers as families came and went throughout the day but estimates of 1,000 people in Old Town seemed reasonable. Cammie Fuller, owner of The Open Book; Meleana Moore, who owns Framecraft with her husband Mark; and Lee Owsley, owner of Latitudes Fair Trade, led the charge to bring business owners together and plan the event. Owsley said, “It was a complete joy and completely worth all the time and effort to see so many people having a good time together and celebrating the beauty of our town. I could not be more pleased and grateful for the way the merchants came together and provided a fun time to the community. “I felt it was our way of thanking the town for sticking with us during the pandemic. We wanted to offer a big hug of thanks to everyone, and I think we did just that.” Fuller added, “This event was created by, planned by and run by Old Town businesses. We had support and back up from the town, which meant a lot, but the energy came from the businesses of Old Town. It was truly heartwarming to see the way people came together and worked so hard to make it happen. That was magic in and of itself!” Reach Robin Earl at rearl@fauquier.com
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Pickleball Association looking for new players
The teen pickleball group play on Mondays at Auburn Middle School.
The Fauquier County Pickleball Association is looking for new players -- adults or teens. Organizer Barbara Lenky said, “We are a group of avid pickleball players who have come together to increase awareness of the sport of pickleball in Fauquier County and surrounding communities. We encourage participation and enjoyment of pickleball by new players, visitors, association members and their guests.” The teen program – for ages 13 to 18 -- meets on Mondays from 6 to 6:30 p.m. at Auburn Middle School in New Baltimore. If it rains or there are high winds, the teen group plays inside at Vint Hill’s community gym or at
Chestnut Forks Tennis Club. No experience is necessary and the association has paddles that new players can use. Pickleball is a paddleball sport that combines elements of badminton, table tennis, and tennis. Two (singles) or four players (doubles) use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, much like a wiffle ball, with round holes, over a net. Fauquier County Pickleball Association members train new players and hold clinics and tournaments, playing outside from March to late November. The cost to join is $10 a year. Those who would like to learn more can visit fauquierpickleball.org.
UPCOMING FAUQUIER EVENTS JULY 21 TO JULY 30 Wednesday, July 21 Crafts on the go
What: Craft bags for preK/ child and tween; one bag per child while supplies last. When: Wednesday, July 21; all day Where: Warrenton Library, Bealeton Library, John Marshall Library at curbside or youth services desk Cost: Free Info: 540-422-8500. No reservations necessary.
Campus tour
What: Tour the LFCC labs and classrooms, learn about support services and meet with an outreach specialist. When: Wednesday, July 21; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Lord Fairfax Community College Fauquier Campus, 6480 College St., Warrenton Info: 540-351-1505 to schedule.
Community picnic
What: Picnic in celebration of BOB’s Place. When: Wednesday, July 21; 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Where: Brumfield Elementary School, 550 Alwington Blvd., Warrenton Cost: Free food, books, and family fun
Country market
What: Hunt country market of Upperville When: Wednesday, July 21; 4 to 8 p.m. Where: Buchanan Hall, 8549 John S. Mosby Highway, Upperville
Youth board games
What: Youth group board game night. Bring a favorite game to share. When: Wednesday, July 21; 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Community Christian Fellowship, 6317 Vint Hill Road, Warrenton Info: Contact the youth director, Kemper, at kwold@ccf-va.org.
Thursday, July 22 Campus tour
What: Tour the LFCC labs and classrooms, learn about support services and meet with an outreach specialist. When: Thursday, July 22; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Lord Fairfax Community College Fauquier Campus, 6480 College St., Warrenton Info: 540-351-1505 to schedule.
Coffee and conversation
What: Come for fellowship, encouragement and hope through conversation with others. When: Thursday, July 22; 10 a.m. to noon Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: 540-349-5814. Light refreshments will be provided.
BBQ for first responders
What: BBQ celebration for first responders and their families When: Thursday, July 22; 3 to 9 p.m. Where: Marshall Ruritan Club, 8400 Salem Ave., Marshall Cost: Free Info: 210-842-5936. Mary Torres. Hosted by the Marshall Ruritan Club.
Networking
What: Fauquier young professionals networking event; no age limits; everyone welcome. When: Thursday, July 22; 5 to 7 p.m. Where: Barking Rose Brewing Company and Farm, 9057 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton
Music night
What: Music on patio at Claire’s at the Depot featuring Josh Lowe; weather permitting. When: Thursday, July 22, 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Claire’s at the Depot, 65 S. 3rd St., Warrenton Info: 540-351-1616 for reservations.
Trivia night
What: Trivia When: Thursday, July 22; 7 to 9 p.m. Where: Wort Hog Brewing Company, 41 Beckham St., Warrenton Info: Hosted by Fauquier Trivia
Middleburg Cost: $20 per person Info: 540-687-6373, ext. 10 for required registration. COVID-19 guidelines limit class to 12 people.
Hope in mourning
What: Support group for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one When: Friday, July 23; 10 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: 540-349-5814 to R.S.V.P.
After hours
What: Food, live music, and a specialty wine cocktail When: Friday, July 23; 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Molon Lave Vineyards, 10075 Lees Mill Road, Warrenton Cost: Fee for wines
Live music
What: Music featuring Chris Bone When: Friday, July 23; 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Lost Barrel Brewing Company, 36138 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg
Outdoor worship
What: Outdoor family worship service on the playground When: Friday, July 23; 5:30 p.m. Where: Saint James Episcopal Church, 73 Culpeper St., Warrenton Info: Bring a chair or a blanket and participate in this casual service.
Sunsets in the vineyards
Friday, July 23
What: Live music, weather permitting When: Friday, July 23, 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Philip Carter Winery, 4366 Stillhouse Road, Hume Cost: Fee for wines Info: No reservations required.
Campus tour
Movie night
What: Tour the LFCC labs and classrooms, learn about support services and meet with an outreach specialist. When: Friday, July 23; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Lord Fairfax Community College Fauquier Campus, 6480 College St., Warrenton Info: 540-351-1505 to schedule.
Water yoga:
What: Adult water yoga When: Friday, July 23; 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Where: Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St.,
What: Big screen movie in the taproom When: Friday, July 23; 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton Cost: Puccio’s Pizza will be on site and Popcorn Monkey snacks will be available.
Live music
What: Music featuring Justin Suede When: Friday, July 23; 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Denim and Pearls, 29 Main St., Warrenton
Saturday, July 24 Farmers market
What: Local farms and producers on site When: Saturday, July 24; 8 a.m. to noon Where: Warrenton Farmers Market, 21 Main Street Parking Lot, Warrenton.
Houseplant care
What: Learn how to care for rare and sensitive plants. Includes aroid potting soil and neem oil. When: Saturday, July 24; 10 to 11 a.m. Where: Prissylily Co., 30 S. Third St., Warrenton Cost: $40 per person Info: 540-216-3826 to register.
Book signing
What: Isabella Cardwell will be signing her new book, “Let All the Earth Praise.” When: Saturday, July 24; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Faith Christian Bookstore, 23 S. Third St., Suite 4, Warrenton Info: 540-680-2075
Botany and blooms workshop
What: Presentation on summer blooming flowers, their associated pollinators and more, followed by a hike. When: Saturday, July 24; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane Cost: $15 adult, $5 child (12 and under), payable on arrival. Info: Bring water and lunch to eat along the trail, dress appropriately and wear sturdy shoes.
Sunflower festival
What: Pick your own flowers, pet goats, rides for the kids, live music, food trucks on site. When: Saturday, July 24; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Messick’s Farm Market, 6025 Catlett Road, Bealeton Cost: $10 per person, $5 seniors, ages 3 and under free.
Farm market
What: Friends of Sky Meadows farm market offers seasonal vegetables, eggs and more. When: Saturday, July 24; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. See CALENDAR, page 13
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CALENDAR, from page 12 Where: Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane Cost: $10 car parking fee. All donations benefit the Friends of Sky Meadows and help fund programs at the park.
Community lunch
What: Lunch will be held in the parish hall. Meet new friends. When: Saturday, July 24; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains Info: 540-253-5177
Cost: Free. Get some food from one of the Main Street eateries. Info: Bring a chair.
Sunday, July 25 Bikes, cars and coffee
What: Show off your antique, new, muscle, fast, slow, exotic or plain car, truck or motorcycle. When: Sunday, July 25; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Orlean Market, 6855 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall Cost: No registration; no fee.
specialist. When: Tuesday, July 27; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Lord Fairfax Community College Fauquier Campus, 6480 College St., Warrenton Info: 540-351-1505 to schedule.
Grief
Live music
Monday, July 26
What: Five-day seminar to learn about the five faces of grief. Gain a better understanding of how to help yourself and others find healing and have hope. When: Tuesday, July 27; 6 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: 540-349-5814 to R.S.V.P.
Grief
Paint night
Live music
What: Five-day seminar to learn about the five faces of grief. Gain a better understanding of how to help yourself and others find healing and have hope. When: Monday, July 26; 6 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: 540-349-5814 to R.S.V.P.
What: Allegro Community School of the Arts paint night fundraiser When: Tuesday, July 27; 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Allegro Community School of the Arts, 39 Culpeper St., Warrenton Cost: $35. Tickets available at: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/allegro-school-for-thearts-paint-night-fundraiser-tickets158045049999?aff=efbevent. The school gets $15 for each registration.
Tuesday, July 27
Live music
Campus tour
What: Music featuring Bart Acoustic When: Tuesday, July 27; 7 to 11 p.m. Where: Fat Tuesdays, 705 Broadview Ave., Warrenton
Live music
What: Music When: Saturday, July 24; 4 to 7 p.m. Where: Wort Hog Brewing Company, 41 Beckham St., Warrenton What: Music featuring The Rogue Farmers When: Saturday, July 24; 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton What: Music When: Saturday, July 24; 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Denim and Pearls, 29 Main St., Warrenton
Concert series
What: Summer on the Green concert featuring Circa Blue When: Saturday, July 24; 7 p.m. Where: In front of the courthouse in historic downtown, Main Street, Warrenton
Farmers market
What: Farmers Market When: Sunday, July 25; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Archwood Green Barns, 4557 Old Tavern Road, The Plains Info: 540-253-5289
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Wednesday, July 28 Campus tour
What: Tour the LFCC labs and classrooms, learn about support services and meet with an outreach specialist. When: Wednesday, July 28; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Lord Fairfax Community College Fauquier Campus, 6480 College St., Warrenton Info: 540-351-1505 to schedule.
Country market
What: Hunt country market of Upperville When: Wednesday, July 28; 4 to 8 p.m. Where: Buchanan Hall, 8549 John S. Mosby Highway, Upperville
Houseplants 101
What: Basic plant care and diagnostics When: Wednesday, July 28; 6 to 7 p.m. Where: Virtual. Hosted by Prissylily Co., 30 S. Third St., Warrenton Cost: $25 per person Info: 540-216-3826 to register.
Grief
What: Five-day seminar to learn about the five faces of grief. Gain a better understanding of how to help yourself and others find healing and have hope. When: Wednesday, July 28 6 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: 540-349-5814 to R.S.V.P.
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Daniel Farmer convicted in murder of Lincoln Williams Jr. Jury recommends 43-year sentence By Coy Ferrell
Times Staff Writer
A jury of 12 Fauquier County residents reached a unanimous conclusion Wednesday afternoon: 25-year-old Daniel Farmer II, of Nokesville, is guilty of first-degree murder and other felonies in connection with the 2019 shooting death of Lincoln Williams Jr. outside his home near Warrenton. Later in the afternoon, the same jury recommended a prison sentence of 43 years; a judge will make a final sentencing decision in October. Farmer is the second man to be convicted on murder charges in the case; Myison Ellis, a 39-year-old housemate of Farmer, was convicted last year of firing the single shot to the head that
killed Williams, who was 18 years old. Ellis was sentenced to 51 years in prison but he has since appealed his conviction. On the witness stand July 13, Farmer admitted to hatching a plan to rob Williams of drugs – Farmer was upset that Williams had sold him substandard cocaine, he testified. But Farmer claimed under oath that he had tried to back out of the plot while driving Ellis to Williams’ residence. He continued to drive Ellis to the residence, Farmer said, only after Ellis threatened him with a handgun as Farmer drove the pair to Williams’ residence. Farmer also claimed that he tried to call Williams to warn him that he was being ambushed. Farmer then drove back toward Nokesville after dropping Ellis off near Williams’ home, ac-
cording to Farmer’s own testimony, and a third person, Lucretia Robinson, drove Ellis away from the scene in a separate car after the crime. Robinson has since pleaded guilty to acting as an accessory to murder after the fact. The prosecutors, Senior Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorneys Abigail Owens and Amy Cassandra, pointed to testimony from several detectives who said that Farmer admitted to planning to rob Williams; that he drove Ellis to a place near Williams’ residence and that he pointed out to Ellis where to lie in wait for Williams to get home. Owens also pointed to testimony from Williams’ parents, who said that, before he died, their son named “Rude Boy” – Farmer’s nickname that is tattooed on his arms – as the person responsible for the See FARMER, page 15
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AN APPLICATION BY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AN APPLICATION BY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY D/B/A DOMINION ENERGY VIRGINIA D/B/A DOMINION ENERGY VIRGINIA FOR APPROVAL OF A RATE ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE: FOR APPROVAL OF A RATE ADJUSTMENT RIDER GV, GREENSVILLE COUNTY POWERCLAUSE: STATION, RIDER GV, GREENSVILLE COUNTY POWER STATION, FOR COMMENCINGAPRIL APRIL 1,2022, 2022, FOR THE THE RATE RATE YEARS YEARS COMMENCING 1, AND APRIL 1, 1, 2023 2023 AND APRIL CASE NO. PUR-2021-00112 PUR-2021-00112 CASE NO. •Virginia Electricand andPower PowerCompany Companyd/b/a d/b/aDominion DominionEnergy EnergyVirginia Virginia (“Dominion”) (“Dominion”) has applied for approval •Virginia Electric approval to to revise reviseits itsrate rateadjustment adjustmentclause, clause,Rider RiderGV. GV. this case, Dominionhas hasasked askedthe theState StateCorporation CorporationCommission Commission (“Commission”) (“Commission”) to to approve approve aa biennial rate years forfor this •In•In this case, Dominion biennial update update procedure procedurefor forRider RiderGV GVwith withtwo twoconsecutive consecutiverate rateyears. years.The Theproposed proposed rate years this proceeding are April1,1,2022, 2022,through throughMarch March31, 31,2023 2023(“Rate (“RateYear Year1”), 1”), and and April April 1, 1, 2023, 2023, through through March proceeding are April March 31, 31, 2024 2024 (“Rate (“RateYear Year2”). 2”). •For Rate Year 1, Dominion requests a revenue requirement of $142,481,000, which would decrease the bill of a typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per month by $0.10.
•For Rate Year 1, Dominion requests a revenue requirement of $142,481,000, which would decrease the bill of a typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per month by $0.10. •For Rate Year 2, Dominion requests a revenue requirement of $127,166,000, which would decrease the bill of a typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per month by $0.28 as
compared to Rate Year 1. requests a revenue requirement of $127,166,000, which would decrease the bill of a typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per month by $0.28 as •For Rate Year 2, Dominion compared to Rate Year 1. •A Hearing Examiner appointed by the Commission will hold a telephonic hearing in this case on November 9, 2021, at 10 a.m., for the receipt of public witness testimony.
•A•An Hearing Examiner appointed by the Commission will hold a telephonic hearing in this case on November 9, 2021, at 10 a.m., for the receipt of public witness testimony. evidentiary hearing will be held on November 10, 2021, at 10 a.m., either in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or by electronic means. Further details on this hearing will be provided by subsequent Commission Order or Hearing Examiner’s Ruling.
•An evidentiary hearing will be held on November 10, 2021, at 10 a.m., either in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or•Further by electronic means.about Further this hearing be provided by subsequent Commission Order or Hearing Examiner’s Ruling. information this details case is on available on thewill Commission website at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. On June 8, 2021, Virginia Electric Power Company (“Dominion” or “Company”) filed with the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) a biennial update of the Company’s rate adjustment •Further information about this caseand is available on the Commission website at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information.
clause, Rider GV (“Application”) pursuant to § 56-585.1 A 6 of the Code of Virginia. Through its Application, the Company seeks to recover costs associated with the Greensville County Power Station,
natural gas-fired combined-cycle electric in Greensville County, Virginia, kilovolt transmission lines, a (“Commission”) new switching station, and associated interconnection Onafacilities June 8, in 2021, Virginia Electric and Powergenerating Companyfacility (“Dominion” or “Company”) filed withand the500 State Corporation Commission a biennial update of transmission the Company’s rate adjustment Brunswick and Greensville Counties, Virginia (collectively, the “Greensville County Project” or the “Project”). clause, Rider GV (“Application”) pursuant to § 56-585.1 A 6 of the Code of Virginia. Through its Application, the Company seeks to recover costs associated with the Greensville County Power Station, a natural combined-cycle generating facility in Greensville County,and Virginia, andof500 transmission lines, aand new switching station, associated transmission In Casegas-fired No. PUE-2015-00075, theelectric Commission approved Dominion’s construction operation thekilovolt Greensville County Project also approved a rate and adjustment clause, designatedinterconnection Rider GV, for facilities in Brunswick and Greensville Counties, Virginia (collectively, the “Greensville County Project” orbecame the “Project”). Dominion to recover costs associated with the development of the Project. The Greensville County Project fully operational in 2016. thisNo. proceeding, Dominion the has Commission asked the Commission approve a construction biennial update GV with two consecutive The proposed years for this proceeding AprilGV, 1, for InIn Case PUE-2015-00075, approved to Dominion’s andprocedure operationfor of Rider the Greensville County Project rate and years. also approved a rate rate adjustment clause, designatedare Rider 2022, through March 31, 2023 (“Ratewith Yearthe 1”), and April 1,of 2023, through March 31, 2024 (“Rate 2”). became The twofully components of the total revenue requirement for Rate Year 1 are the Projected Dominion to recover costs associated development the Project. The Greensville CountyYear Project operational in proposed 2016. Cost Recovery Factor and the Actual Cost True Up Factor. For Rate Year 1, the Company is requesting a Projected Cost Recovery Factor revenue requirement of $130,771,000 and an Actual Cost True Up
revenue requirement of $11,710,000. Thus, the Company is requesting a total revenue requirement of $142,481,000 for service rendered during Rate Year 1. The total revenue requirement for Rate InFactor this proceeding, Dominion asked the Commission to approve a biennial update procedure Rider of GVa total with revenue two consecutive rateof years. The proposed rate years for this proceeding are April 1, Year 2 is comprised only of ahas Projected Cost Recovery Factor. For Rate Year 2, Dominion seeks for approval requirement $127,166,000. 2022, through March 31, 2023 (“Rate Year 1”), and April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024 (“Rate Year 2”). The two components of the proposed total revenue requirement for Rate Year 1 are the Projected Cost Factor and thethe Actual Costrequirements True Up Factor. Rate Year 1, the Company requesting a Projected CostofRecovery Factor revenue requirement of $130,771,000 andasan True Up ForRecovery purposes of calculating revenue in thisFor case, Dominion utilized returnison common equity (“ROE”) 9.2%, which is the Company’s currently authorized ROE setActual by theCost CommisFactor revenue requirement of $11,710,000. Thus, the Company is requesting a total revenue requirement of $142,481,000 for service rendered during Rate Year 1. The total revenue requirement for Rate sion in Case No. PUR-2019-00050. Year 2 is comprised only of a Projected Cost Recovery Factor. For Rate Year 2, Dominion seeks approval of a total revenue requirement of $127,166,000. If the proposed Rider GV revenue requirements for Rate Year 1 and Rate Year 2 are approved, the impact on customer bills would depend on the customer’s rate schedule and usage. According to Domin-
ion, for RateofYear 1, implementation its proposed Rider onDominion April 1, 2022, would decrease the bill of a residential hourscurrently of electricity per month $0.10. For purposes calculating the revenueofrequirements in thisGV case, utilized return on common equity (“ROE”)customer of 9.2%,using which1,000 is thekilowatt Company’s authorized ROEbyasapproximately set by the CommisThe Company states that, for Rate Year 2, implementation of its proposed Rider GV on April 1, 2023, would decrease the bill of a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per month by sion in Case No. $0.28 PUR-2019-00050. approximately as compared to Rate Year 1. Dominion indicates it has calculated the proposed Rider GV rates in accordance with the same methodology as used for rates approved by the Commission in the most recent Rider GV proceeding, Case No. PUR-2020-00100.
If the proposed Rider GV revenue requirements for Rate Year 1 and Rate Year 2 are approved, the impact on customer bills would depend on the customer’s rate schedule and usage. According to Dominion, forApplication Rate Year 1,is implementation its proposed Rider on April 1, 2021, 2022,for would decrease the bill of a to residential customerIf using 1,000 kilowatt hoursinofthese electricity month byas approximately This one of six filingsofDominion made on orGV about June 8, recovery of funds related capital projects. the revenue requirements filings per are approved proposed, the$0.10. cumulative beRate a monthly of approximately $0.41 for a residential customer using 1,000decrease kilowattthe hours per customer month. using 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per month by The Companyimpact states would that, for Year 2,increase implementation of its proposed Rider GV on April 1, 2023, would billof ofelectricity a residential approximately $0.28 as compared to Rate Year 1. Dominion indicates it has calculated the proposed Rider GV rates in accordance with the same methodology as used for rates approved by the Commission persons are encouraged to review Application and supporting documents in full for details about these and other proposals. in Interested the most recent Rider GV proceeding, CaseDominion’s No. PUR-2020-00100. TAKE NOTICE that the Commission may apportion revenues among customer classes and/or design rates in a manner differing from that shown in the Application and supporting documents and thus may
This Application one from of sixthose filings Dominion made on or about June 8, 2021, for recovery of funds related to capital projects. If the revenue requirements in these filings are approved as proposed, the adopt rates that is differ appearing in the Company’s Application and supporting documents. cumulative impact would be a monthly increase of approximately $0.41 for a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per month.
The Commission entered an Order for Notice and Hearing that, among other things, scheduled public hearings on Dominion’s Application. On November 9, 2021, at 10 a.m., a Hearing Examiner appointed
by the Commission hold a telephonic for theApplication purpose of and receiving the testimony of public public witness present in the Commission’s courtroom. On or before November Interested persons arewill encouraged to reviewhearing Dominion’s supporting documents in full witnesses, for detailswith aboutnothese and other proposals.
5, 2021, any person desiring to offer testimony as a public witness shall provide to the Commission (a) your name, and (b) the telephone number that you wish the Commission to call during the hearing to
receive your testimony. This information may be provided to the Commission three ways: by filling form ondiffering the Commission’s websiteinatthe scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; (ii) by completing TAKE NOTICE that the Commission may apportion revenues among customerinclasses and/or (i) design rates out in aamanner from that shown Application and supporting documents and thus may and emailing PDF version this form in to the SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; by callingdocuments. (804) 371-9141. This public witness hearing will be webcast at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting. adopt rates thatthe differ from thoseofappearing Company’s Application or and(iii) supporting On November 10, 2021, at 10 a.m., either in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or by electronic means, a Hearing
The Commission entered an Order for Notice Hearing that, among other things, scheduled public hearings onCompany, Dominion’s 9, 2021,Staff at 10ona.m., a Hearing Examiner appointed Examiner appointed by the Commission will and convene a hearing to receive testimony and evidence offered by the anyApplication. respondents, On andNovember the Commission’s the Company’s Application. byFurther the Commission willhearing hold a telephonic hearing the purpose of receiving the or testimony public witnesses, details on this will be provided byfor subsequent Commission Order Hearing of Examiner’s Ruling. with no public witness present in the Commission’s courtroom. On or before November 5, 2021, any person desiring to offer testimony as a public witness shall provide to the Commission (a) your name, and (b) the telephone number that you wish the Commission to call during the hearing to The Commission has taken noticemay of the emergency related to the of the or Commission’s COVID-19, and the declarations of emergency issued at both the and receive your testimony. This judicial information be ongoing providedpublic to the health Commission in three ways: (i)spread by filling outcoronavirus, a form on the website at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; (ii)state by completing federal levels. accordance therewith, briefs, or other documents required be served in this This matter should be submitted to the extent authorized by 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and emailing the In PDF version of this formalltopleadings, SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; or (iii) by callingto(804) 371-9141. public witness hearingelectronically will be webcast at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting. and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules of Practice”). Confidential and Extraordinarily Sensitive Information shall not be submitted electronically and should comply with 5 VAC 5-20-170, Confidential information, of the Rules of Practice. Any person seeking to hand deliver and physically file or submit any pleading or other document shall contact the Clerk’s Office
OnDocument November 10, 2021, at 10 in the second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or by electronic means, a Hearing Control Center at a.m., (804) either 371-9838 to Commission’s arrange the delivery. Examiner appointed by the Commission will convene a hearing to receive testimony and evidence offered by the Company, any respondents, and the Commission’s Staff on the Company’s Application. Further details this5-20-140, hearing will be and provided byof subsequent Commission or Hearing Examiner’s has Ruling. Pursuant to 5 on VAC Filing service, the Commission’s RulesOrder of Practice, the Commission directed that service on parties and the Commission’s Staff in this matter shall be accomplished by electronic means. Please refer to the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing for further instructions concerning Confidential or Extraordinarily Sensitive Information.
The Commission has taken judicial notice of the ongoing public health emergency related to the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, and the declarations of emergency issued at both the state and An electronic copy of the public versionallofpleadings, the Company’s may be obtained request to counsel for the Company, LisatoR.the Crabtree, Esquire, McGuireWoods LLP, Gatefederal levels. In accordance therewith, briefs,Application or other documents requiredbytosubmitting be served ainwritten this matter should be submitted electronically extent authorized by 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies way Plaza,of 800 Canal Street, Richmond, Virginia or lcrabtree@mcguirewoods.com. and format, theEast Commission’s Rules of Practice and 23219, Procedure (“Rules of Practice”). Confidential and Extraordinarily Sensitive Information shall not be submitted electronically and should comply with 5-20-170, Confidential information, of the Rules of Practice. person seekingby to following hand deliver physically submit any pleading On5orVAC before November 9, 2021, any interested person may file commentsAny on the Application the and instructions on file the or Commission’s website: or other document shall contact the Clerk’s Office Document Control Center at (804) 371-9838 to arrange the or delivery. scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments by filing such comments with the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. All comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2021-00112.
Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, the Commission has directed that service on parties and the Commission’s Staff in this matter shall be accomplished or beforemeans. September 3, 2021, any or entity wishing to Notice participate a respondent in this proceedingconcerning may do soConfidential by filing a notice of participationSensitive with the Information. Clerk of the Commission at the address byOn electronic Please refer to theperson Commission’s Order for and as Hearing for further instructions or Extraordinarily above or at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling. Such notice of participation shall include the email addresses of such parties or their counsel. The respondent simultaneously shall serve a copy of the notice of par-
oncopy counsel to the Company. to 5 VAC Application 5 20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission’s of Practice, any noticeLisa of participation set forth: (i) a preciseLLP, statement Anticipation electronic of the public versionPursuant of the Company’s may be obtained by submitting a written request toRules counsel for the Company, R. Crabtree,shall Esquire, McGuireWoods Gateof the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. Any organization, corporation, or government body way Plaza, 800 East Canal Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or lcrabtree@mcguirewoods.com. participating as a respondent must be represented by counsel as required by 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of the Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2021-00112.
OnOn oror before November 2021,each any respondent interested person may filethecomments on the Application the instructions on the Commission’sand website: before October 1,9,2021, may file with Clerk of the Commission, at by the following address above or at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling, serve on the Commission’s Staff, the Company, and all scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments orrespondent by filing such comments with the Clerkand of the Corporation Commission c/oaDocument Control Center, Box Richmond, Virginia other respondents, any testimony and exhibits by which the expects to establish its case, eachState witness’s testimony shall include summary not to exceed oneP.O. page. In2118, all filings, respondents shall complyAll with the Commission’s of No. Practice, including 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, and 5 VAC 5-20-240, Prepared testimony and exhibits. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR 202123218-2118. comments shall referRules to Case PUR-2021-00112. 00112.
OnAny or before September 3, 2021, any person or entity wishing to participate as a respondent in this proceeding may do so by filing a notice of participation with the Clerk of the Commission at the address documents filed in paper form with the Office of the Clerk of the Commission in this docket may use both sides of the paper. In all other respects, except as modified by the Commission’s Order for above or at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling. Suchfully notice of participation shallofinclude email addresses of format, such parties their counsel.Rules The of respondent Notice and Hearing, all filings shall comply with the requirements 5 VAC the 5-20-150, Copies and of theorCommission’s Practice. simultaneously shall serve a copy of the notice of participation on counsel to the Company. Pursuant to 5 VAC 5 20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement ofThe the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. organization, corporation, or government body public version of the Company’s Application and other documents filed in this case, the Commission’s Rules of Practice, and the Commission’s Order Any for Notice and Hearing may be viewed at: participating as a respondent must be represented by counsel as required by 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of the Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2021-00112. scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY D/B/A DOMINION ENERGY VIRGINIA
On or before October 1, 2021, each respondent may file with the Clerk of the Commission, at the address above or at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling, and serve on the Commission’s Staff, the Company, and all other respondents, any testimony and exhibits by which the respondent expects to establish its case, and each witness’s testimony shall include a summary not to exceed one page. In all filings, respondents shall comply with the Commission’s Rules of Practice, including 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, and 5 VAC 5-20-240, Prepared testimony and exhibits. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR 202100112. Any documents filed in paper form with the Office of the Clerk of the Commission in this docket may use both sides of the paper. In all other respects, except as modified by the Commission’s Order for
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To learn from history, the history must be true to the facts Tim Barr was correct in stating we need to learn from history in his letter published July 14 [Fauquier Times, “Our nation needs to learn from history before we can move ahead]. The one problem with his letter is that it does not use accurate historical references. The country was founded in 1776 and is only 245 years old. The author of the 1619 Project [Nikole Hannah-Jones] stated in July 2020 that it was not an historically accurate document (https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/1619-project-founder-claimsher-project-is-simply-an-origin-story-not-history). Nikole Hannah-Jones acknowledged she was not a historian, but wrote an opinion piece to “challenge the national narrative” (https://www.washingtonexaminer. com/opinion/the-1619-project-is-a-fraud). Historian Mark David Hall in his article “Slavery in the American Founding,” published in the March 2021 “Chronicles Magazine,” points out numerous inaccuracies in Nikole Hannah-Jones’ work. The 1619 project has generated a great deal of conversation, but we need to do our own fact-checking before getting carried away. It is important to understand that the legislators in eight of the original 13 colonies outlawed slavery within 30 years of the signing of the Declaration of Independence: Vermont (1777), Massachusetts (1780), Pennsylvania (1780), New Hampshire (1783), Rhode Island (1784), Connecticut (1784), New York (1799), New Jersey (1804). And while this is not a nationwide declaration living up to the words of the Declaration of Independence, they were early steps in fulfilling the promise of the only nation ever founded on the concept that “all men are
Daniel Farmer convicted in murder of Lincoln Williams Jr. FARMER, from page 14 shooting. “[Williams] didn’t know the person who shot him. But he knew ‘Rude Boy.’ He knew, even though [Farmer] wasn’t shoving a gun in his face, who was responsible,” Owens said. Farmer didn’t tell investigators that Ellis allegedly threatened him on the way to the robbery until months after his arrest, Owens additionally pointed out. “You’d think he’d be shouting from the rooftops,” she said. Farmer’s attorney, Robert Bryan, argued that, because Farmer’s own statements were so central to the prosecution’s case, it would be illogical to believe only some of Farmer’s testimony. “[Prosecutors] want you not to believe anything that helps him in this case,” he said. Farmer “wanted to withdraw from the conspiracy” but Ellis prevented him from doing so, Bryan said, arguing Ellis was solely responsible for the murder. Jurors ultimately found Farmer guilty of first-degree murder, robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. They recommended a sentence of 25 years for murder; 10 years for conspiracy; 5 years for robbery and 3 years on the firearms charge. Farmer has already spent much of his life in prison. At age 15, he took part in an armed robbery in Fredericksburg as part of a gang and was not released from juvenile detention until he turned 21 years old. He was a free man for less than two years before taking part the incident that led to Williams’ death.
created equal,” and that “Governments” ... derive “their just powers from the consent of the governed.” Abolitionists, seeking to end slavery, worked tirelessly toward the elimination of slavery throughout the nation. The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 prohibited slavey in new territories and subsequent states in the area west of Pennsylvania, which would become the states of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota. At the time of the Constitutional Convention in 1788, every state except North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia had outlawed the importation of slaves, six states had outlawed slavery and slavery was prohibited in the most likely region for additional states to be developed. These events fully dispel the notion that perpetuating slavery in any way was a motive of those who led the American Revolution. This was addressed by the work of a researcher who counseled Nikole Hannah-Jones and the New York Times that this was not true, but was ignored, apparently for journalistic value. (https://www. politico.com/news/magazine/2020/03/06/1619-projectnew-york-times-mistake-122248) The fact is that people of all colors, ethnicity, religion and race have expended great effort to fulfill our founding promises. Understanding this, there is no way someone who understands our history could call all people of any color, ethnicity, religion, or race, racists or supremacists. Please fact check those who wish to divide us before repeating their claims. CHARLES MEDVITZ New Baltimore
Traffic stop data suggests the need for further analysis Traffic stop data suggests the need for further analysis Last week’s article “Traffic stop data collection increases law enforcement transparency’’ [Fauquier Times, July 14] stated that out of 9,159 traffic stops in the county, 15% involved African Americans. Given that African Americans comprise 7.8 % of Fauquier’s population, the chance of seeing 15% or more African Americans in an unbiased sample of 9,159 is tiny; virtually non-existent. I arrived at this conclusion using standard binomial analysis of Bernoulli trials. My analysis is based solely on the data presented in the article. That said, there are myriad ways a sample can be biased. It is the duty of law enforcement leadership now to definitively demonstrate that the bias is not due to police misconduct. KEITH SELBO Warrenton
Local realtors give back in a big way As we transition from the challenges of COVID, we recognize there are many community organizations that still need help. And help is what the Greater Piedmont REALTORS® “Cares Committee” does. Greater Piedmont REALTORS®, a nonprofit trade association covering four rural counties in Virginia, has a “Cares Committee” that plans and organizes fundraisers and donations for a variety of needs in our community. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit last year, they chose to help those vulnerable – the elderly. When they contacted the nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the area, the response was immediate and enthusiastic. Due to the pandemic, the people living in such facilities could not have family come visit or even visit much with others in the same facility. These seniors were isolated. The Greater Piedmont REALTORS® Cares Committee ascertained what was needed and immediately began collecting donations of funds and goods, as well as writing personal notes to the residents. Over the next several weeks, the REALTORS® provided carloads of puzzle books, crayons, playing cards, food and snacks, toiletries, Bingo prizes, note pads and more to 11 local nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The thank you notes, letters and smiles from the residents were overwhelming! So, what did the Cares Committee decide to do? Help them again in 2021! They delivered the food and goods right before the July 4th holiday and included a patriotic flag and individual baggies filled with gifts such as lotion, hand sanitizer, tissues, note pads and pens, lip moisturizer, nail files and other goodies to eight local nursing homes and assisted living facilities. This year was extra special because the com-
Supplies and treats for isolated seniors are delivered to Brookside Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. mittee had some limited opportunities to interact with the residents and personally deliver the gifts. Their appreciation, smiles, thank you calls and notes made it all worthwhile. “When called to help, I am always amazed and overjoyed by the participation of my fellow REALTOR® community. It is with deep gratitude and appreciation that I thank our members for their donations of time, money and supplies,” shared Becky Miller, president of Greater Piedmont REALTORS®. As your business or organization looks for ways to help or give back to the community, keeping those less fortunate or vulnerable in mind makes a difference for you and them. DEBBIE WERLING CEO, Greater Piedmont REALTORS®
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very year, readers of the Fauquier Times vote for their favorite local businesses and individuals to be recognized in the Fauquier Times Readers’ Choice Awards. Having carefully tabulated your votes over the past few months, the Fauquier Times can now proudly present the 2021 award winners. The winners listed in the following pages include many old favorites. Claire’s at the Depot once again won recognition as the area’s best date restaurant. Deja Brew Café continued its streak as best coffee venue. And Faang Thai Restaurant & Bar won the Best Asian Restaurant award. But this year’s awards also feature some newcomers. Ellie’s Place, a relatively new addition to Old Town Warrenton, won Best Ice Cream Shop and Best Lunch Under $10. O’Brien’s Irish Pub, which opened just last month, won Best French Fries, unseating nearby Foster’s Grill. Marie Washington, a Warrentonbased lawyer, received the 2021 Spirit of Fauquier Award in recognition of her service to residents in need and her commitment to the community. Washington is a longtime volunteer with Habitat for Humanity and the Salvation Army, among other community organizations. She was also recognized with the Best Lawyer award. As you peruse this special section, make your plans to visit your favorite places – and explore some new businesses too. From restaurants to real estate to dog walkers, Fauquier has so much to offer.
SPIRIT OF FAUQUIER AWARD: Marie Washington The Spirit of Fauquier Award is awarded to a Fauquier County individual or business that provides a service to residents in need, demonstrates a commitment to the community by giving back and is involved in local charitable efforts.
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Our heartfelt Thanks for voting us #1
We are a family owned business offering quality workmanship and superior customer service at a great price! At Colvin Floors we believe it should be all about customer satisfaction, our courteous staff is always available and ready to serve you. 540-347-8508 • 254 Broadview Ave, Warrenton • colvinfloors.com
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Oak View National Bank
Best Caterer:
Claire’s At The Depot Runner Up: Gateau Bakery Cafe & Tea Room
Best Cell Phone Provider: Verizon Wireless Runner Up: AT&T
Jack & Jill Preschool and Childcare Center
Best Ceramic Tiler: T&J Ceramic Tile
Runner Up: Early’s Flooring Specialists
Marshall Consulting
Best Accounting:
Marshall Consulting Group Runner Up: Scheulen, Patchett & Edwards
Best Auto Repair: Chick’s Services Inc
Best Child Care:
Best Barber:
Lee’s Barber Shop Siggi’s Men’s Grooming Place (Tied for first)
Jack & Jill Preschool and Childcare Center Runner Up: Warrenton Baptist Church
Best Chiropractor:
Best Car Wash:
Advantage Chiropractic and Massage Therapy
Runner Up: Dr. Car Wash
Runner Up: VA Sports Chiropractic
Best Banking:
Oak View National Bank
Best Flooring:
Best Contractor:
Colvin Floors Inc
Peak Roofing Contractors
Runner Up: Summit Community Bank
Runner Up: Early’s Flooring Specialists
Runner Up: Home Sweet Home Improvements
Runner Up: Warrenton Tire & Auto
White Horse Auto Wash
Peak Roofing
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SERVICES, from page 3
Best Dance Studio: Dreams of Dance Runner Up: For A Dancer
Best Dentist:
Dr. James Jelinek Runner Up: Dr. Thomas Sentz
Best Doctor:
Dr. Gregory Golub Runner Up: Dr Steven von Elten
Dreams of Dance
Best Dry Cleaners:
Dr. Heidi Calladine
Acclaim Cleaners
Runner Up: Warrenton Center Cleaners
Best Electrician: Appleton Campbell
Runner Up: Premium Home Services
Best Eye Doctor: Dr. Heidi Calladine
Runner Up: Dr. Shannon Moore
Best Financial Advisor:
UVA Community Credit Union Wanda Evens - Acclaim Cleaners
Runner Up: Jay Tobias - Thrivent
Anytime Fitness
Pet Stylist Certified: • Master Groomer of all breeds • Canine Massage • Feline Groomer • Canine Esthetician • Sanitation and disease prevention Paramedical Hollistic Groomer
Brenda Howard pawsfurrawhile@gmail.com Thank You 2020 and 2021 Best Groomer
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SERVICES, from page 4
Best Gardening/Nursery: Lee Highway Nursery Runner Up: Meadows Farms
Best Gym /Fitness Club: Anytime Fitness
Runner Up: Old Town Athletic Campus
Best Hair Salon: PR at Partners
PR @ Partners
Runner Up: Salon Emage Day Spa
Best Window Contractor:
Paul Henry’s Window Installation Runner Up: Brian Resseman
Best Hardware Store: Rankin’s Ace Hardware Runner Up: Groves Hardware
Best HVAC:
Appleton Campbell Lee Highway Nursery
Runner Up: Premium Home Services
Thank You
for voting us Best Contractor, Best Roofer and Best Local Twitter Page!
www.peakroofingcontractors.com • 703-753-4585
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LAWRENCE J. FINKEL M.D. EMILY M. MILLER PA-C Fauquier’s Most Experienced Dermatologist 360 Church Street, Warrenton, VA | 540.347.2020 www.finkelderm.net | MedSpa 360: 540.347.SKIN (7546)
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Proudly serving Fauquier and surrounding counties for over 20 years. Thank you for voting us #1!
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Ross Real Estate SERVICES, from page 5
Best Insurance Agent:
Carmen Rivera - State Farm Jay Tobias - Thrivent (Tied for first)
Best Insurance Company: State Farm
Runner Up: Puffenbarger Insurance
Jay Tobias
Best Landscaper:
Lee Highway Nursery Runner Up: Blue Ridge Property Services
Best Lawyer:
Marie Washington Runner Up: Mark B. Williams
Thank you for voting us
Best Breakfast
Best Law Firm:
Law Office of Marie Washington Runner Up: Mark B. Williams & Associates
Best Lodging/B&B: Hampton Inn
Runner Up: Red Roof Inn
State Farm
Sunny Hills American Grill 79 Main St Warrenton VA
540-351-0550
Breakfast served all day
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Best Pet Motel/Kennel:
SERVICES, from page 7
Paws Awhile
Runner Up: Pet House Suites
Best Dog Walker:
Jill Blocker - Happy Paws Pet Nanny Runner Up: Maggie Girl
Best Pharmacy: CVS
Runner Up: Walgreens
Best Plumber:
Brenda Howard
Marina Marchesani
Appleton Campbell Runner Up: Premium Home Services
Best Nail Salon:
Envy Nails & Spa Warrenton Runner Up: Phoenix Nails
Best Painter:
Pegasus Painting Inc Progressive Painting (Tied for first)
Best Pet Groomer: Brenda Howard
Runner Up: Gaila Grooming
Blue Ridge Christian
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A Big thank you to all our loyal friends! Great Harvest Bread Co.
108 Main St Warrenton Va. 20186 • 540-878-5200 www.WarrentonBread.com • Follow us on Facebook!
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Picturesque vineyard wedding Book your wedding with us today.
Blue Valley Vineyard and Winery offers spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, award winning wines, ceremony and reception packages. Schedule your toast and tour
5535 Blue Valley Way, Delaplane, VA
540-364-2347 • info@bluevalleyva.com bluevalleyvineyardandwinery.com
Photos by Jessica Smith Photography
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SERVICES, from page 8
Best Real Estate Firm: Ross Real Estate
Runner Up: Century 21 Real Estate
Best Real Estate Agent: Marina Marchesani Runner Up: Edie Grassi
Best Roofer:
Peak Roofing Contractors Runner Up: McGlothlin Roofing
Best Senior Care Facility: Blue Ridge Christian Homes Runner Up: Poet’s Walk
Best Towing:
Foster’s Towing Service Runner Up: Rusty’s Towing Service
Best Tree Service:
McCrays Tree Services Greg William’s Tree Service (Tied for first)
Best Vet Small Animals:
Animals First Veterinary Service Runner Up: Clevengers Corner Veterinary Care
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Best Vet Large Animals:
New Baltimore Animal Hospital
Runner Up: Catlett Animal Hospital
Best Wedding Venue:
Blue Valley Vineyard Runner Up: Black Horse Inn
Foster’s Towing Service
Best Dermatologist:
Dr. Lawrence Finkel Runner Up: Warrenton Dermatology
Best Massage/ Masseuse:
Shane - Salon Emage Day Spa Runner Up: Rebekah Fleming
Best Mortgage Provider: UVA Community Credit Union
Runner Up: UVA Member Wealth Management
Best Credit Union: UVA Community Credit Union
Runner Up: Northwest Federal Credit Union - Gainesville
Blue Valley Vineyard
New Baltimore Animal Hospital
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Thank you for voting us Best Pizza, Best Vegetarian Menu, and for voting Todd (pictured above) Best Chef!
32 Main Street, Warrenton, VA 540-428-1005
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Food & Drink Best Asian Restaurant:
Best Date Restaurant:
Runner Up: Hunan Café
Runner Up: Denim & Pearls
Best Bakery:
Best Dessert:
Faang Thai Restaurant & Bar
Claire’s at the Depot
Great Harvest Bread Company
Carousel Frozen Treats
Runner Up: Red Truck Rural Bakery
Runner Up: Ellie’s Place
Best Bar:
Best Diner:
Molly’s Irish Pub
Frost Diner
Runner Up: Ellie’s Place
Runner Up: Denim & Pearls
Best Farm To Table:
Best Barista:
Field & Main Restaurant
Erika Gregory- Deja Brew Cafe
Runner Up: Ellie’s Place
Runner Up: Joe Darling - Deja Brew Cafe
Best French Fries:
Best Bartender:
Anna Kakadelis - Molly’s Irish Pub
O’Brien’s Irish Pub
Sunny HIlls
Runner Up: Foster’s Grill
Runner Up: Martin Finnegan - Molly’s Irish Pub
Best BBQ:
Divine Swine BBQ & Deli
Best Burger:
Graze to Griddle
Runner Up: Shawn’s BBQ
Runner Up: Ellie’s Place
Best Breakfast:
Best Chef:
Sunny Hills American Grill Runner Up: Ellie’s Place
Todd Eisenhower - Black Bear Bistro Runner Up: Zan Dial - Ellie’s Place
Best Brunch:
Denim & Pearls Runner Up: Ellie’s Place
Best Coffee Venue: Deja Brew Cafe Runner Up: Starbuck’s
Great Harvest
Field & Main
Best Food Truck: Graze to Griddle Runner Up: SoBo
Best Happy Hour: Claire’s at the Depot Runner Up: Denim & Pearls
Best Ice Cream Shop: Ellie’s Place
Runner Up: Carousel Frozen Treats
Best Local Brewery: Far Gohn Brewing Company
Runner Up: Altered Suds Beer Co.
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Marshall Consulting group Certified Public Accountants
A Circle of People You can
Thank you for voting us Best Accountant!
TRUST. • We believe in the value of relationships • We view every client relationship as a partnership
400 Holiday Court Suite 202 Warrenton, VA 20186 540.347.2161
• We believe that our success is a result of your success
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Beat the Dog Days Of Summer!
Enrolling now for Fall ‘21! Ballet/Pointe, Jazz, Acrobatics/Tumbling, Tap, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Baby Ballet and Tiny Tots Programs DreamsOfDance5678.com 540.219.0784
Thank you!
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Thanks for voting us Best Ice Cream! 26 Main St, Warrenton, VA
My heartfelt thanks for being voted Best Real Estate Agent. It has been an honor to assist my clients with all of their real estate needs, especially during such a volatile market. To me, this is not a job, it’s my passion. Marina Marchesani
571-237-8218
marina.marchesani@gmail.com
Ross Real Estate
31 Garrett Street, Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 351·0922 • www.rossva.com
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Best Lunch Under $10:
FOOD AND DRINK, from page 13
Ellie’s Place
Best Server:
Kelsie Marker- Molly’s Irish Pub
Runner Up: Tippy’s Taco
Runner Up: Renee Ellis- Denim & Pearls
Best OutdoorSeating Restaurant:
Best Sports Bar:
Denim & Pearls
Red Zone Bar & Grill Runner Up: Molly’s Irish Pub
Runner Up: Wort Hog Brewing Company
Graze to Griddle
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Best Steakhouse:
Longhorn Steakhouse
Best Pizza:
Runner Up: Outback Steakhouse
Black Bear Bistro & Brick Oven
Best Vegetarian Menu:
Runner Up: Spitony’s Pizza
Black Bear Bistro & Brick Oven
Runner Up: Denim & Pearls
Best Winery:
Barrel Oak Winery & Farm Taphouse Runner Up: Blue Valley Vineyard
Best Wine Store: Black Bear
Far Gohn
The Town Duck
Runner Up: The Galloping Grape
CHICK’S SERVICES INC.
THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts. It is a blessing and pleasure to continue to offer automotive services to our customers new and old. We look forward to another 50 years of serving the automotive needs of the community.
338 Broadview Ave Warrenton, VA 20186 540-347-3992 www.chicksservice.com
OLD SCHOOL SERVICE with
NEW AGE TECHNOLOGY
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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST REAL ESTATE FIRM!
Arts
& Entertainment Best Local Band: Loathsome Wind
Runner Up: Virginia Rain Band
Best Local Artist/ Painter:
ROSS REAL ESTATE
Palmer Smith
31 GARRETT ST · WARRENTON ROSSVA.COM · 540.351.0922
Runner Up: Melanie Elizabeth
Best Park/ Outdoor Adventure:
C.M Crockett Park Runner Up: Eva Walker Park
Best Summer Camp:
Best Local Photographer:
Verdun Adventure Bound
Runner Up: Lindsay Mack
Runner Up: Karate Sports Academy
Best Music Lessons:
Best Venue to Hear a Band:
Runner Up: Drum & Strum Music Center
Runner Up: Gloria’s
Hailey Aquilina
Modal Music Studios
Fat Tuesday’s
Crockett Park
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Acclaim Cleaners
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2020
Quality Dry Cleaning & Friendly Service
21 Years of Keeping Warrenton Clean & Here We Grow Again!
• 47 Years Experience in Dry Cleaning/Laundry Service • Wedding Gowns • Formals, Delicates • Household Items, Linens & Sheets • Comforters, Blankets • Wash & Fold Service
New Organic Hydro-Green Dry Cleaning Process The Best European Finishing Equipment in the World Because We Want You to Look Fabulous!
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Our only job is to make you look good!
Thank you for voting us Best Dry Cleaners 3 years in a row!
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SHE 3133/5-21 Fauquier
Voted Best Lawyer, Best Law Firm and Friendliest Front Office Associate
Thank you for your support!
67 West Lee Street, Unit 102 Warrenton, VA 20186 540.347.4172 www.MarieWashingtonLaw.com
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Showroom Hours: M-F 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
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Readers’ Choice
Retail
Best Furniture Store: Rankin’s Furniture
Runner Up: This n’ That Amish Outlet
Best Jewelry Store: Carter and Spence
Runner Up: Warrenton Jewelers
Best Antiques:
Best Grocery Store:
Marshall Curated Runner Up: Home in The Plains
Best New Car Dealership:
Sheehy Ford of Warrenton Runner Up: Safford of Warrenton
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Carter & Spence
Harris Teeter Runner Up: Giant
Sheehy Ford Carter & Spence
Best Used Car Dealership:
Safford Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Warrenton Runner Up: Warrenton Toyota Sheehy Ford (Tied for Runner-Up)
Best Consignment/ Vintage Clothing: Déjà Vu
Runner Up: Marshall Curated
Best Plumber, Best Electrician, Best HVAC, Best Facebook Page, & Most Recognized Service Vehicle
Thank You for your votes!
Kathy Godfrey, Public Relations Manager
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pawsawhilepetmotel.com (540) 347-4855
The Best Full Service Pet Motel MANY THANKS TO OUR LOYAL CUSTOMERS Name: Mauser Breed: Rottweiler Age: 2 1/2 years Favorite Activities: As an energetic, goodlooking young man, I love to run and romp in the big field and play with the balls! Best Qualities: Once I get my sillies out, I am very eager to please and follow all commands! My Best Friends: Olivia, Mary, Jess and Jay Name: Levi Breed: Lab X Age: 9+ years Favorite Activities: Are you going for a walk or a romp in the field? I’ll be right there! Best Qualities: My sunny disposition and easy-going nature make me a favorite with everyone! My Best Friends: Samba, Rylee, Kelly, Jess and Jay
Name: Lexi & Tonka Breed: Golden Retrievers Age: 8 1/4 years & 1 1/2 years old Favorite Activities: Lexi says that she has her hands full taking care of Tonka, but they do squeeze in lots of fun playing their version of tag/keep away! Best Qualities: We’re the sweetest and have the best smiles! My Best Friends: Besides each other? Reagan, Olivia & Maddie
Name: Smudge Breed: Extra Cute (Shih Tzu) Age: Almost 5 months! Favorite Activities: Chasing anything that moves, eating noses, giving kisses and singing opera! Best Qualities: Although I’m just a smidge over 4 pounds, I have a HUGE personality! My Best Friends: I’m not picky - I LOVE EVERYONE!
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RETAIL, from page 19
Best in Flowers: Prissylily Co.
Studio Luxe Boutique
Runner Up: Village Flowers
Best In Home Caregiver Service: Visiting Angels
Runner Up: Home Sweet Home
Best Body Art/ Piercing: Rankins Furniture
Best Sporting Goods Store:
Steve Marshall
Runner Up: Far Beyond Ink Tattoo
Best Gifts Store: The Town Duck Runner Up: Latitudes
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Best Tack Shop:
Runner Up: HighFlyer Arms
Skeeters Tack Shop
Best Women’s Apparel Store:
Runner Up: TriCounty Feeds
Runner Up: Marshall’s
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Studio Luxe Boutique
Best Health/ Wellness Store: Runner Up: Simple Pure Products
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Miscellaneous Readers’ Choice
Most Recognized Service Vehicle: (Plumber, Electronics, Automotive etc.): Appleton Campbell
Runner Up: Premium Home Services
Best New (2021) Business: Quilting, Flying, Engraving
Runner Up: Studio Luxe Boutique
Best Place to Bring Out of Town Guests: Claire’s at the Depot
Runner Up: Death Ridge Brewery
Thank you Fauquier for voting us the Best Towing Company again this year! We appreciate your continued support. We look forward to serving you for many years to come. 338 Broadview Ave Warrenton VA 20186
540-347-1427 24 hour service “Only the Sky Covers Fauquier Better”
Appleton Campbell
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RETAIL, from page 22
Friendliest Grocery Clerk:
Frank McClaugherty - Safeway Runner Up: Joe Sarsour- Nick’s Deli
Friendliest Reception/Front Office Associate: Law Office of Marie Washington
Friendliest Bank Associate: Dana Sherertz - Capital One Runner Up: Darlene Campbell - Suntrust
Frank McClaugherty at Safeway
Thank you
for voting for us!
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Public Space Readers’ Choice
Best Local Blogger:
Brandi Norrell - Studio Luxe Boutique Runner Up: The Open Book
Best local Facebook Page: Appleton Campbell
Runner Up: Studio Luxe Boutique
Best Local Instagram Presence: Studio Luxe Boutique
Runner Up: Peak Roofing Contractors
Best Local Twitter Page: Peak Roofing Contractors Runner Up: The Open Book
Best Local Non-Profit: Paws for Seniors
Runner Up: Fauquier FISH
T&J Ceramic Tile, Inc.
Licensed & Insured • Family Owned & Operated
Free Estimates • Installation & Repair • Residential & Commercial • New Homes or Remodel Work
Thank You
We appreciate everyone who voted.
Tim Mullins
(540) 439-0407 • Fax (540) 439-8991 tandjceramictile@comcast.net www.tandjceramictile.com
Thank you to all our customers for voting us #1
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FAUQUIER’S NEW BOYS HOOPS COACH TO BE INTRODUCED William Hackett has been hired as Fauquier High’s new boys basketball coach and will be introduced Thursday, July 22 at 6 p.m. in the new gymnasium. Look for full coverage in the Fauquier Times.
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GRETCHEN THOMAS, KEEGAN SHIPE NAMED 2021 FAUQUIER TIMES LIBERTY ATHLETES OF THE YEAR Thomas: Lacrosse star changes plans to play at Longwood Shipe: The hype about football/lacrosse star was real By Fred Hodge
Special to the Times
Gretchen Thomas is headed to Longwood University to study nursing and play Division I women’s lacrosse. She will arrive after productive careers in lacrosse and field hockey that led to her selection as 2021 Fauquier Times Liberty High Girls Athlete of the Year. The 2021 graduate originally planned to attend West Virginia University to major in physical education, until a May 1 home COURTESY PHOTO lacrosse game against Entering May, 2021 Fauquier Times Liberty Girls Fauquier altered her Athlete of the year Gretchen Thomas was not college path. “I tell you it’s kind of planning to play NCAA Division I lacrosse. That a crazy story,” Thomas changed when a ref told her to contact Longwood University coaches, who followed up with an offer. said. One of the three The referee knew Longwood game officials approached Thom- coach Elaine Jones and advised her as during the game, beginning a to email coach Jones. “Isn’t it too conversation lasting throughout the late to try to get a spot on the team?” contest. said Thomas. “I thought to myself, While placing the ball between there’s no way. But then I felt I probthe two sticks for a draw, the ref ably need to go to Longwood if asked Thomas if she was going there’s a chance.’” to play NCAA lacrosse. “I said Thomas contacted coach Jones ‘No.’ She said, ‘Have you thought and sent game tape from her sophabout it?” Thomas recalled, admit- omore season and from earlier in ting. “I had always thought about the spring. Longwood expressed it because it had always been my interest, but NCAA regulations predream.” vented any in person contact at that The conversation continued each time. Once the dead period expired, time there was a draw, with the ref- Thomas met with the staff, toured eree complimenting Thomas on her the school and met many of the instick skills and insisting, “I think coming lacrosse freshmen. you should think about (college lacrosse).” See THOMAS, page 42
THE GRETCHEN THOMAS FILE
-Parents: Mother Anne Marie is a teacher. Father Greg is a paramedic. Siblings include Molly, a rising 3rd grader at Grace Miller Elementary School; Kira, a rising junior at Liberty High and Madelyn, a rising junior at Old Dominion University. -Favorite food: Pasta. -Favorite TV show: “Outer Banks”. -Favorite movies: “Any Nicholas Spark movie because I love the storylines.” -Favorite type of music: Country. -Favorite musicians: Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Tyler Childers. -Favorite subjects: “Physical education because I love being active. If P.E. doesn’t count as a subject, then math and science because I’m good at math and science is so interesting.” -Favorite professional team? USA women’s lacrosse team, filled with so many talented and athletic women lacrosse players that I look up to -Favorite athlete? Taylor Cummings. -If you could have dinner with anyone? Alex Morgan. -Hobbies: Lacrosse, field hockey, sports, hiking, shopping, traveling. -Possible major: “Nursing because it’s always been my dream to be a nurse and help people.” -Possible profession: “Newborn Intensive Care Unit nurse so that I can work with newborn infants and help them to get better.”
By Billy Marin
Special to the Times
Sports are a rite of passage in the Shipe household. For Keegan Shipe, the journey included playing lacrosse, football and wrestling with his older brother Jacob and dad Amos for as long as he can remember. And the ride isn’t over yet. Shipe, who was an all-region selection for the Eagles in football and lacrosse, is the 2021 Fauquier Times Liberty Boys Athlete of the Year. He’ll play lacrosse at the University PHOTO BY AMOS SHIPE of Mary Washington. Keegan Shipe closed out his senior year with The 6-foot, 190-pound standout seasons in football and lacrosse. He earned Shipe was the focal point of the Liberty lacrosse all-region honors in both sports and is 2021 Fauquier team’s attack, scoring a Times Liberty Boys Athlete of the Year. He’ll play stunning 46 goals from lacrosse at the University of Mary Washington. the midfield. gion semifinals as Shipe scored four Even more impressive, this was goals. The Eagles advanced to a hishis first year playing as a short stick toric regional final against Fauquier, middie, having previously started as falling 23-10. a long stick midfielder or LSM. “We played as a family this year, His father Amos Shipe said Keewe played well above our experience. gan’s conversion to scoring superstar This loss hurts, but for this program actually was somewhat accidental, second place in the region isn’t half coming after Keegan broke his wrist bad,” said LHS coach Gesiotto. during a fall practice. A three-year starter on the Liber“If you know anything about laty football team, the versatile Shipe crosse, you know it’s hard to hold started on offense and defense as a that six-foot pole with a bad wrist. senior. He was a receiver and played Me and coach (Mike) Gesiotto were talking, and thought, well, it could safety/linebacker. He was all-region be good for the offense to have him first team on defense. Coach Travis Buzzo loved Shipe’s in midfield. So two days later he was out there with the wrist wrapped,” physicality, experience and enthusiasm. said Amos Shipe. “Keegan is an extremely confiShipe’s dominant scoring was the dent football player. Since he was catalyst for Liberty’s breakout year thrown into the lineup as a sophoas the Eagles advanced to the region more, he’s just never known how to finals and very nearly made the state give anything less than 100% when semifinals in finishing 8-4. the lights are on,” Buzzo said. Liberty had a program-defining 14-7 upset of Kettle Run in the re- See SHIPE, page 43
THE KEEGAN SHIPE FILE
-Family: Father Amos is a network engineer; mother Annie is a stay-at-home mom; brother Jacob, 21, is studying cyber security at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) and played lacrosse at Liberty. -Favorite food: Pho, especially at Pho Sapa in Manassas. -Nickname: “Sunshine.” It’s a reference to his unmistakable long locks, which were named “Best Hair” by classmates and his resemblance to the star quarterback from “Remember the Titans.” -Favorite movie: “Gladiator.” -Did you know? Shipe is a member of the National Honor Society. -Numbers game: Wore No. 11 for lacrosse like his older brother Jacob. Wore No. 25 in football. Will wear No. 15 in college -Football stats: 178 career tackles, 5 interceptions, 3-time all-region, including two first team selections. -Lacrosse stats: 49 career goals, 31 career assists, 3-time all-region, including two first team selections.
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Thanks, ref! Set to go to WVU, Thomas switches to Longwood THOMAS, from page 42 “It was crazy how it all worked out, but I think it was meant to be. I can’t wait to go. I love it in Farmville,” Thomas said, calling her future home “a cute little town.” She said she may play an attacking position with midfield also a possibility.
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Thomas had an early indoctrination into sports. Her mother played soccer at Old Dominion University, and Thomas had been playing since she was 5. Her father was a high school lacrosse player, and she picked up that sport when the family moved from West Virginia to Vienna as a third grader. Soccer and lacrosse clashed when Thomas entered Liberty as a freshman because both are spring sports. She had to make a decision which to continue. “I kept lacrosse because I loved it more,” she said, and she had an early impact on the Liberty program. As a freshman, Thomas registered 10 goals and 10 assists. “She went straight to the varsity level and her skills allowed her to compete right away,” Liberty coach Amy Lacey said of that season. The Eagle exploded for 52 goals as a sophomore and assisted on 11 other scores while collecting 39 ground balls. The pandemic wiped out 2020 games, but her senior season was strong with 53 goals to give 115 for her career. Thomas also handed out 18 more assists, picked up 27 ground balls and led the squad with 32 draw controls. “She has always been a strong player but was never complacent. She always pushed herself to be better,” Lacey said. “Gretchen studies the game.” The squad voted Thomas as a captain as a junior and senior, Lacey said of the high regard shown by teammates.”She has always been aware of what her team needs her role to be,” the coach praised. “She just knew what was needed, and did it.”
Field hockey’s ‘heart and soul’
With soccer no longer in the picture, Thomas chose to give field hockey a try in the fall of 2017, a decision that was fruitful for her and the program. She became an integral part of the Eagle field hockey program as a wing in Liberty’s potent attack after picking up the new sport quickly. The coaches elevated her from the junior varsity to the varsity midway through the season, and her contributions continually grew. Thomas was one of the important cogs for the 2019 unit that smashed multiple school and county records en route to the Eagles’ first state tournament berth since 2005. The team won 18 straight games in winning the Northwestern District
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A scoring terror, Gretchen Thomas scored 53 lacrosse goals as a senior to finish with 115 for her career. crown, taking second in the region before falling in the Class 4 state quarterfinals. Unlike lacrosse, Liberty field hockey coach Katie Norman said the Eagle’s hockey numbers are not a true indication of Thomas’ worth to the squad. “Gretchen isn’t a stat kid when it comes to field hockey,” Norman emphasized. “Her lax stats speak for her, but in field hockey she’s just truly the heart and soul of the team. “Gretchen’s not our (top) scorer, but she facilitates nearly every goal,” Norman said appreciatively, citing the Eagle’s “skillful, aggressive play.” Thomas was a mainstay on the right side of the Liberty alignment. Her speciality was jetting down the sideline to set up a teammate for a shot. Norman said the combination of speed, stick work and determination made Thomas almost unstoppable. “My role on the team was being able to bring the ball up the field and getting it into the middle to our other forwards,” Thomas explained, carrying the ball deep into the offensive end before striking crossing passes into the center of the circle to awaiting attackers. She tallied two goals as a senior to give her 19 for her career and added eight assists. She earned first-team all-Northwestern District and all-region honors as a sophomore. The league’s coaches’ association also voted her to the first team this spring en route to the team MVP award. See THOMAS, page 44
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Keegan Shipe was dominant in football and lacrosse as a senior, allowing him to close out his Liberty career with multiple allregion accolades. “Anytime you needed someone to make a play on defense, Keegan was the guy that stepped up,” said football coach Travis Buzzo. TIMES STAFF PHOTO/ COY FERRELL
Great seasons for Keegan: Bird Bowl MVP was also high-scoring Eagles’ lacrosse star SHIPE, from page 41 In a rare down season, Liberty finished 2-4 in the pandemic-shortened spring campaign. Shipe still shined. After a painful 21-14 loss to bitter rival Fauquier early in the year, the Eagles gained revenge with a 22-0 win over Fauquier in the Bird Bowl. Shipe was Liberty’s Bird Bowl MVP thanks to two interceptions and a 48-yard touchdown catch. He finished with three receptions for 92 yards and celebrated with gusto with his teammates at midfield after the win as Liberty recorded its 18th straight Bird Bowl victory over the Falcons. Shipe finished with 178 career tackles and five interceptions, and was a vital cog on Liberty’s Northwestern District championship team in 2019 that went 11-1 and fell to Tuscarora in the Class 4 Region C semifinals. “Anytime you needed someone to make a play on defense, Keegan was the guy that stepped up,” said Buzzo. “He’s always the guy that’s there to make the tackle. There aren’t many guys at this level who get you almost 180 tackles, that just shows how good he really is.” Shipe was also a leader and locker room presence who enjoyed a reputation as a jokester. Buzzo said that Shipe often interrupted stretching sessions with his playful giggling. “The special ones, athletes or just people, they know they have to have that switch. Keegan really gets that there’s a time and place to be goofy and have fun and there’s a time that you have to work and grind,” said Buzzo. Shipe’s competitive edge runs deep. “Sometimes I come down hard on my teammates. I think it’s just because I have high expectations, and want my teammates to be the best they can possibly be,” said Shipe about his leadership style.
Thank you, dad
While lacrosse and football are Shipe’s main sports, he also wrestled his freshman year. He was the 126-pound regional runner-up and state qualifier that year. Shipe credits his dad’s tenacity and high expectations for his success. His father Amos was an assistant coach on Liberty’s football and
lacrosse teams and coached him in wrestling. “He pushed me hard. I know he was a big part of shaping me into the athlete I am. I’m definitely grateful for that,” said Shipe, who was playing all three sports by age 7. Succeeding in competitive sports, as well as making time for schoolwork and family made for some adversity. It wasn’t always sunshine and roses, Keegan said. “There were definitely times I felt like he was being harder on me than everyone else,” Shipe said. “But ultimately I think it’s made me a better athlete and stronger man, so I’m very fortunate.” Keegan’s brother Jacob was also a lacrosse and football star. Three years Keegan’s senior, the two played together in their senior and freshman years, respectively. “It was so special to get to see the three of them so close,” said Keegan’s mom Annie. And having Keegan end his Liberty career with a banner lacrosse season was fulfilling. In fact, when Keegan was a freshman, dad Amos predicted the Eagles would play for the region title by 2021. “After the Kettle Run game, seeing him take pictures with them finally being on the winning side made me happy for him,” said Annie. “It was especially cool for him and the team because he’s been growing up playing lacrosse and football with a bunch of the guys on that Kettle Run team.”
Future chiropractor?
Shipe is moving onto the University of Mary Washington, where he’ll play lacrosse and plan his future. He’ll earn a Bachelor of Science degree in the hopes of becoming a chiropractor, a dream that started after he injured his back lifting weights his junior year. He saw Dr. Doug Smith of Advantage Chiropractic in Warrenton. “He left the office after his first session and told me, ‘I know what I want to go to school for,’’’ said his dad. Mom is also pleased. “It just helped him so much. He had one visit, and the impact that had on him and the conversations he had at later appointments inspired him,” said Annie.
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WE’VE ALL GOT NEW RINGS
Fauquier High girls track members display their new rings earned by winning the Class 4 indoor state title. From left to right are Cassidy Scott, Mackenzie Hodul, Julia Crowther, Kiki Wine, Aubrey Fernandez and Abby Gray. Not pictured: Alyssa Robson, Stephanie Robson.
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New art has been put on the entrance to Fauquier’s gym.
SPIFFY LOOKING LOBBY Fauquier recently added a new design to its gym entrance By Fred Hodge
Special to the Times
The entrance to the Fauquier High gymnasium lobby has a new look. The doors and windows in front of the gym lobby have been decorated with an eye-catching and complex screen product with the school name and logo in mostly red tones. Fauquier High activities director Mark Ott said the seed for the recently completed project was planted well over a year ago when a representative from Sports Plus, a Chantilly sporting goods store, dropped by the school. “He sent me some pictures of another school that had done something similar,” Ott said. “I was interested and had someone come out and measure the doors. “Then COVID hit, and the company that produces the graphics shut down, so we were stuck for a little while.” The idea faded into the background due to the pandemic, resurfacing months later when Ott was reviewing old emails. Ideas were swapped, Ott said, before the school
received a preliminary design. The alterations to size, colors, wording and spacing followed as the plan evolved. The final touch was the addition of the large words “Tradition” and “Pride.” “We narrowed it down, went back and forth on the design for a couple of days and nailed that down,” Ott said, adding Fauquier principal Craig Kelican “loved the idea.” Ott is pleased with the finished product, hoping the student body will receive a boost from the project. “I just wanted something new for the kids to start the year to start off the new year so they could forget about the last (18 months),” he stressed. “It was a way to give the entire student body something new when they come back. It’s something you first see when you pull up to the bus ramp,” Ott explained. Production by Fisher Athletics of Salisbury, N.C., took approximately a month, and the installation took less than four hours, Ott said. The material is a fine screen allowing anyone inside the lobby to see out.
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Fauquier’s Robson, Liberty’s Rodman win VHSL Achievement Awards By Fred Hodge
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For the fifth time in six years, a Fauquier High School athlete has received the Virginia High School League’s top individual honor. And this year, a Liberty athlete has joined the parade to give Fauquier County a sweep of the VHSL’s 2021 Class 4 awards. Falcon Stephanie Robson and Eagle Sam Rodman, both members of the Class of 2021, are the recipients of The Allstate Foundation/Virginia High School League Achievement Award, presented annually to students who have excelled in the classroom and were involved in community service, school activities and registered success in the athletic arena. Robson and Rodman are among 19 in-state students who will receive $1,500 scholarships. The 14year collaboration between Allstate Foundation and the VHSL has presented $317,500 in scholarships to student-athletes attending VHSL schools. Past winners from Fauquier are Tyler Benson (2016), Kyle Budd (2017), Sam Oravec (2018) and Sam Fisher (2020). Headed to Texas Tech to pursue her spectacular track career, Robson
won three individual state track gold medals during the 2021 indoor season and was a major cog in Fauquier’s first-ever indoor state team title. She was the Class 4 champion in the triple jump at 36 feet, one inch to go with wins in the high jump (5-2) and long jump (17-1). Robson also collected two gold medals and a silver at the Region 4C championships. In the outdoor season, Robson earned a first, second and third at the Northwestern District level before winning the region’s long and triple jumps. At the state meet, she placed third in the triple jump and fifth in the long jump. Rodman, who will run track at Princeton University, won his second consecutive state indoor title in the 1,000-meter run, winning in two minutes, 30.41 seconds. He was the Region 4C champion in the 1,000 and was part of Liberty’s regional winning 1,600- and 3,200-meter relays. He was the district cross country’s runner-up and finished 15th in the regional 5,000. Outdoors, Rodman was the district 800-meter winner, and part of two champion relays (1,600/3,200). He added a regional bronze medal in the 800 before taking second in the state race.
Thomas was also ‘unstoppable’ in field hockey THOMAS, from page 42 “Without her, I don’t think we would have nearly as much success as we’ve had,” Norman praised. “She proved herself in so many ways, especially in her senior season. “Once she set her mind to something, she was going to work day in and out to achieve it. That kind of dedication was contagious to her teammates,” Norman said.
Future nurse?
Switching from WVU to Longwood means some changes in lifestyle, with 21,000-plus undergraduate students at WVU versus 4,300
at Longwood. “I basically applied to two very different schools,” Thomas noted. “Out-of-state and in-state, football team and no football team. I wanted to go to big football games, but I didn’t want to pay out-of-state tuition,” she said. “Every day I was trying to decide between the two. I thought I had decided. I really liked WVU.” The change in colleges also resulted in a different professional path for Thomas. Instead of studying P.E. at West Virginia, she now will enter Longwood’s nursing curriculum and focus on neonatal intensive care.
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True Grit Rodeo a big draw at Fauquier Fair Bulls large and small heated up Friday night’s headline action By Betsy Burke Parker Special to Fauquier Times
Rodeo vendor Daniel Lanier says the Fauquier County Fair is one of his favorites: good access, a big, well-lighted arena with an excellent sound system and plenty of room for the livestock. Lanier’s True Grit Rodeo brought some 20 bulls for the Friday night headliner at the Old Auburn Road fairgrounds. But Lanier says the biggest reason he likes the historic event is something that’s equally easy to measure. The energy of the enthusiastic Fauquier County crowd that swelled the historic facility “electrifies the competition,” said Lanier, elevating a steamy summer night at the county fair into an action-packed live stream of excitement. “The energy is what makes an event,” said the lifelong rodeo cowboy and roughstock riding instructor. “Fauquier’s got it.” Every inch of the hillside viewing area was covered with cheering fans and the grandstand overflowing for Friday’s sold-out rodeo. True Grit and other bull vendors provided roughstock for four bull riding divisions, from the 6- to 9-year-old PeeWee division to the highly competitive – and lucrative – open division. Fresh off his big win last month at the two-day Pittsylvania bull riding event, Efran Flores prevailed in the two-round open division. Flores drew Friday Night Lights, one of the hardest bucking bulls in the region, Lanier said, for his first round, and his score
of 79 made the winning difference to Flores nosing out Austin Beaty for the win by a single point. Flores is a native of Mexico City and is now based in Charlottesville. He rides at True Grit’s home arena in Hurt, Virginia much of the year, following the regional Southern Extreme Bull Riding Association circuit. Maryland youth cowboy Nicholas Jackson was champion in the novice International Mini Bull Association junior division, with J.P. Lindsay winning the PeeWee division on his seventh birthday. IMBA officer Melinda McDonald said the youth rodeo division focuses on “creating a cowboy with these right-sized bulls and these rightsized competitions. “We’re working to develop the next generation of cowboys.” Bull riding is one of three so-called “roughstock” events in rodeo, joining bareback bronc and saddle bronc. All three events are both timed and judged. A judge, or panel of judges at the top level, mark both rider and animal for a combined score of up to 100 if they stay aboard for the required 8 seconds. In the youth bull riding division, the time is 6 seconds. Lanier and wife, Erin, established True Grit in 1998. They host rodeos at the ranch as well as providing bulls, setup and handlers for county fairs around the region. They’re at the Loudoun County Fair July 29 and 30 and have several other rodeos in August and September. More on True Grit and how to get involved with IMBA is at truegritrodeo.com.
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Open division winner Efran Flores works to stick with hard-bucking Friday Night Lights. Riding the one-ton bull for 8 seconds in the first round earned Flores a 79 from the judging panel, good for the lucrative victory.
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Judge rules lawsuit against Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company can proceed LAWSUIT, from page 1 The attorneys, David Corrigan and Melissa York of Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman, argued that the fire company is legally inseparable from the Fauquier County government and therefore could not be sued for negligence. Despite being a private nonprofit organization, the fire company gets the vast majority of its funding from tax dollars; the town of Warrenton contributed $231,000 this year to the station and Fauquier County added $414,000. They also argued the victim was receiving “charitable services” in the form of job training at the time she was the victim of a sexual offense, therefore making her ineligible to sue the organization or its members. Even if the fire company and its members could be held liable in theory, they argued, the defendants in the lawsuit had no legal duty to supervise or protect the victim. While he did not rule on the merits of the factual allegations put forth by the victim’s attorneys, 20th Circuit Court Judge James Plowman disagreed with the defendants’ legal arguments in almost every instance and ruled that the basis of the lawsuit is legitimate. At one point, for instance, York argued that allowing the case to proceed “would greatly deter employers hiring people under the age of 18.” Plowman responded: “Or encourage them to supervise them better,” one of several instances in which Plowman pressed the fire company’s attorneys to back up their arguments. The case stems from a sexual misconduct incident that occurred in the early morning hours of July 8, 2018. A female volunteer – the plaintiff in the lawsuit -- then 16 years old, was a
participant in the organization’s “junior first responder program” and stayed overnight at the station to gain experience running calls as an EMT, according to the initial civil complaint filed in October 2020. Her mother had been promised by then WVFC Fire Chief Jason Golden that she would be staying in sleeping quarters for females only and that there would be an adult woman member on duty to supervise her, the complaint alleges. Erick Lemus, a 22-year-old volunteer who was not on duty that night but who was staying at the station, eventually pressured the girl into a sexual encounter despite her repeated protestations, according to Warrenton Police Department investigative records related to the incident. Charged by Warrenton police with one misdemeanor count of having sexual relations with a child, Lemus eventually pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three months in jail, though he claimed to Golden that the incident was “consensual,” according to police records. Lemus was not required to register as a sex offender or pay restitution to the victim. The 2020 lawsuit names Lemus and Golden along with Jimmy Daugherty and Brandon Rohwer – the two highest-ranking members present at the station during the incident – and Chris Sager, the head of the junior first responder program at the time of the incident. (Corrigan and York represent all the defendants besides Lemus.) The one victory for the defense on Monday came when Plowman ruled that the plaintiff had not presented evidence that Sager was present at the station during Lemus’ offense – and therefore Sager could not be vicariously liable for failing to protect Lemus’ victim based on the allegations in the complaint.
Sager, the lawsuit alleges, was in a sexual relationship with another child volunteer at the time of Lemus’ 2018 offense and had allegedly bought alcohol for underage volunteers at an event in the hours before the incident. The complaint did not allege specifically that he was present in the building during Lemus’ offense. The victim’s attorneys, Connor Bleakley and Seth Carroll of Commonwealth Law Group, have 21 days to appeal the decision. In an email Monday afternoon, Bleakley said he had not yet decided whether to file an amended complaint that asserts more facts about Sager’s involvement in the 2018 incident. Bleakley argued on Monday that the victim was clearly in danger of being sexually assaulted while alone in a bunkroom at the station, despite Golden’s alleged assurances that strict policies were in place to protect child volunteers. “Any of the adult men working there that night would be able to go into her room, essentially … unopposed,” Bleakley argued. This danger should have been particularly evident to the fire company’s leaders because of Sager’s ongoing and open sexual relationship with a child volunteer, Bleakley alleged. “All of them knew that this place was unsafe for minors,” he said. “In fact, the head of [the junior first responder program] was in an open relationship with a minor.” Golden, he continued “made some pretty specific promises” to the victim’s mother before the mother would let her child stay at the station overnight – therefore making the organization and some of its authorities liable. “They had knowledge of the danger she was in and chose not to intervene,” Bleakley argued. The fire company’s attorneys did not respond to a request for comment.
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These property transfers, filed July 8-14, 2021 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 Deal: $2,000,000 in Scott District
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Brandy Y. Booker to Tito N. Turcios, 6139 Winston Court, Bealeton. $320,000 Connie Virginia Butler to Samuel Michael Butler, 1/3 interest in 57.2949 acres at 10663 Weaversville Road, Bealeton. $198,833 Milo G. Christensen to Eric M. Schlegel, 3.9020 acres at 14661 Rogers Ford Road, Sumerduck. $390,000 William E. Reid to Nicholas A. Russell, 2.3580 acres at 11580 Kings Hill Road, Bealeton. $341,000 Robert E. Faylor to Kyle M. Burkett, 192 Wankoma Drive, Remington. $205,000 Brad L. Bagley to Erika Maria Reikendorf, 11009 Blake Lane, Bealeton. $385,000 Lee District Charles T. Summers to Aran Capital Partners Michael Oakes to Ronald R. Rinchack, 25 LLC, 5 acres at 13183 Silver Hill Road, acres on Sumerduck Road about ¾ mile NE of Bealeton. $215,000 Pineview. $150,000 Cesar A. Chavarria to Jaime Armando Center District Terrazas, 10929 Bristol Place, Bealeton. Cristin Walsh Myers to Jeannette Nicole $325,000 Fuchs, Unit 122 at 631 Waterloo Road, Warrenton. $175,000 Jerald R. Naylor to Angela Dean Echols, 1.04000 acres at 7839 Knights Court, Kraig A. Kamp to Donald Robert Paige, 141 Warrenton. $495,000 Chasewood Lane, Warrenton. $615,000 Joel Perez Cabrera to Toad Ventures LLC, Joshua K. Johnson to PG Main LLC, Unit L, 11228 Torrie Way, Bealeton. $169,000 0.5869 acre at 187 Main Street, Warrenton. $1,100,000 Michael J. Henderson to Chad James Patterson, 6530 Lafayette Avenue, Bealeton. Tyler Welch to Victoria Nalls, 111 Blue Ridge Street, Warrenton. $410,000 $352,000 Stuart Allie Crane III to Stacy Lee Baker, 9.9289 acres at 12261 Old Mill Road, Midland. $500,000 Mary R. Knupp to Matthew Dean Nissley, 0.50 acre on Catlett Road, Calverton. $5,500 James L. Suter to Jaron Proehl, 1.5716 acres at 6232 Ridge Lane, Warrenton. $427,500 Todd William West to Richard J. Cappo, 4.4454 acres at 7676 Frytown Road, Warrenton. $1,400,900 Richard A. Cyninski to Mara V. Vaughn, 5.1773 acres at 3241 Daffan Drive, Catlett. $675,000
Omer Sheikh to David J. Niland, 220 West Ridge Court, Warrenton. $452,000 Edna D. Compton to Tera L. Basher, Unit 47-B at 214-B Fernwood Place, Warrenton. $228,000 Derek S. Hardy Tr. to Matthew Evan Cohen, 0.4164 acre at 346 Singleton Circle, Warrenton. $525,000
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James Compton to Jonah Compton, 1 acre at 4510 Hal’s Way nr. Catlett. $215,000 Barbara Ann Bohannan to Edgardo Richard Castro, 0.8777 acre at 7156 Cavalry Drive, Warrenton. $596,000 Billy M. Wine to Kimberley Mace, 0.8160 acre at 5092 Broad Run Church Road, Warrenton/New Baltimore. $406,000 Laura Stockwell to Kenny Shackleford, 0.2393 acre at 4841 Point Road nr. Warrenton. $775,000 Bethany Andersen to Joseph Hillhouse, 1.6535 acre at 6604 Gray’s Mill Road, New Baltimore/Warrenton. $629,000 Roger L. Goodspeed to Matthew James Starling, 6844 Chestnut Oak Lane nr. Warrenton. $491,000 Kevin M. Matzke to Lanny Ross Cornwell III, 5065 Albrecht Lane nr. Warrenton. $360,000 ECH-Vint Hill Associates LLC to 4137 Weeks
LLC, 12.2373 acres at 4137 Weeks Drive nr. Warrenton. $2,000,000 Andrew Stribling to Jesse P. Marano, 7263 Auburn Mill road nr. Warrenton. $615,000 Brian Conrad Palmer Jr. to Michael J. Perry, 13.0501 acres at 4519 Highpoint Lane nr. The Plains. $825,000 Brian C. Thomas to Linda R. Taylor Tr., 13.3795 acres on Halfway Road nr. Turner Mountain Road, The Plains. $750,000
Marshall District Leila Martha Boneta to Hansel Corrington, 0.3300 acre at 625 Federal Street, Paris. $400,000 Terry H. Moffat to Thomas Brandon Vink, 1.0996 acre at 6625 Wilson Road, Marshall. $490,000 Megan Elizabeth Tracy to Daniel L. Swanwick, 0.32 acre at 7399 Filly Lane, Warrenton. $385,000 Brittle Run LLC to Emily Rose Richonne Spraker, 29.5210 acres at 9498 Ada Road, Marshall. $900,000 Albert A. Newman to Lorraine Gustilo, 0.4591 acre at 8630 Mountainview Avenue, Marshall. $595,000 Christian Kelly to Fox Call Holdings LLC, 10.113705 acres at 7340 Fox Call Lane nr. Warrenton. $950,000
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OBITUARIES Sandra Heflin Cazeault
Joyce Diane Viar Jackson
Sandra Heflin Cazeault, age 57, of Warrenton, VA went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 16th, 2021. She was born in Warrenton, VA on August 28th, 1963, daughter of Frances Jean Heflin and the late Charles E. Heflin, Sr. Sandy or Sassa as some of us called her will be greatly missed. She was fun-loving and spirited, always wanting to be a part of everyone’s lives. Her favorite pastimes included yardsaling fishing, and spending time with family and friends. As of late, she and her mother enjoyed spending many of their days together caring for each other. She adored her nephews and nieces and their children, each was and always will be the apple of her eye. She valued each and every one of her friends and held them dear to her heart. Sandra is survived by her mother, Frances Jean Heflin of Warrenton, VA; three siblings, Charles ‘Chuck’ Heflin, Jr. & his wife, Odessa of Front Royal, VA, Wayne A. Heflin of Warrenton, VA and Susan D. Heflin of Culpeper, VA; eleven nieces & nephews, Dan (Jenny), Larry (Mandie), Brandon (Jamee), Sarah (James), Jordyn, Amber, Anthony, Aidan, Adam (Mary), Joshua & Evan; seven great nieces & nephews, M.J., Morgan, Kylie, Elise, Bryson, Brooke & Magnus; and her canine companion, Snickerdoodles. In addition to her father, Sandra is preceded in death by her beloved dog, Cuddles. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 21st, 2021 from 1 to 2 pm at Moser Funeral home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA. A funeral service will be held in the Moser Chapel at 2 pm, followed by interment at Warrenton cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your local SPCA. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.
Joyce Diane Viar Jackson, age 77, a recent resident of Michigan and formerly of Virginia, passed Saturday, February 13, 2021 at her son’s home in Macomb Township, MI. She was born May 16, 1943, in Washington DC to Lewis and Virginia (McCullough) Viar. She grew up on their family farm in Manassas, Virginia. On June 7, 1968 in the State of Maryland, she was united in marriage to Rodger Dale Jackson. Together they shared 52 years and were inseparable. Joyce and her husband Rodger recently relocated to Michigan to live with their son and daughter-in-law for health reasons. Joyce was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandparent, and Rodger’s soulmate. She lived the American dream raising their children and dogs in Dale City, Virginia. In the early years of their marriage, they enjoyed boating and traveling to spend time with family. After her children were grown, Joyce returned to work in customer service. Her colleagues adored and fondly missed her following her retirement from Kohls in 2015. In their later years, Joyce loved fine collectibles, home projects, a good movie and was especially proud of their home gardening. She loved to cook for her family, especially her grandchildren, always preparing delicious southern meals to celebrate the holidays. Although debilitated in her last days, she maintained a strong spirit and undying love for her family, as evident by her ordering and preparing Christmas presents from her bed. She spent her final hours in home-hospice surrounded by family before closing her eyes, opening them again in the presence of God. Her legacy continues in the hearts of her husband Rodger D. Jackson, Sr., children; Crystal (John) Bolton, Angela Jackson, and Rodger “Dale” (Melissa) Jackson, Jr., brother James (Carolyn) Viar, nine grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her grandson Jonathan. Cremation arrangements entrusted to the Harold W. Vick Funeral Home, Mount Clemens, MI.
Louanne Neff Martin Louanne Neff Martin, 93, died peacefully in Williamsburg on July 7, 2021. She lived a long life among a loving family. Louanne is survived by son, Thomas N. “Tim” Martin (Patte); daughters, Nan Stinnette (Bob) and Gillian Larrabee (Todd); grandchildren Kelley Anderson Preininger (Karl), Michael Anderson (Melinda), Wesley Martin Uthus (Brandt), Allison Martin, Coleman Larrabee, and Tucker Larrabee; and great-grandchilden, Vaiden Preininger, Zoey Anderson, Jack Uthus, Archer Uthus, and Burke Uthus. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Thomas G. Martin and her son, Walter C. Martin III. Louanne was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 24, 1927, and grew up in Briarcliff, New York. She came to Virginia to attend Averett College and graduated in 1947 with a studio art degree. In 1948, she married the love of her life, Tom Martin, and upon his completion of law school at William and Mary, the couple eventually settled in Warrenton, Virginia. While she always proudly considered herself a Northerner she displayed the epitome of southern hospitality and graciousness. While in Warrenton, Louanne was an active volunteer in the community. As a member of St. James Episcopal Church, she established “The Foyers” group – a rotating dinner club with church members to share faith, fellowship and great food. She was a member of the Warrenton Hospital Auxiliary and was instrumental in managing their community thrift store. Louanne also led a weekly fellowship group with residents of the Warrenton District Nursing home. Also while in Warrenton, Louanne established her personal monograming business, The Social Butterfly. She offered creative, one of a kind, freehand monogram designs. She had trunk sweater sales, using sweaters as the canvas for her art. In 2004, Louanne and Tom moved to Williamsburg, Virginia to reside at Williamsburg Landing. She immersed herself in another new artistic pursuit and became a prolific watercolorist. Her beautiful paintings were displayed at numerous local shows. She also was an active member of Hickory Neck Episcopal Church. All who knew Louanne will remember her beautiful creative spirit, her love of the outdoors and her deep faith. She was a lifelong artist, and she enjoyed nothing more than spending time at her beloved cabin in Lanexa, VA, among her extended family, surrounded by nature. A memorial service to celebrate Louanne’s life is planned for Saturday, August 21 at 11:00 AM at Hickory Neck Episcopal Church, 8300 Richmond Road, Toano, VA 23168. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider a contribution to the Hickory Neck Episcopal Church discretionary fund.
ETHAN ISAAC RUSSELL Our beloved Ethan Isaac Russell was born on April 16, 2016 in Reston, Virginia. With his closest family members and his Bear-Bear at his bedside, he went to be with Jesus on Sunday, July 11, 2021. He showed amazing resilience in his short five years and ended strong in his valiant battle against CGD. Doctors, nurses, friends and family often referred to him as Superman. He was a handsome little guy and had a striking resemblance to his PopPop, who often called him the Man of Steel. He had an amazing zest for life that endeared him to all who knew him. He loved to praise Jesus with the worship team at Mountain Ridge Church, sitting on the front row of the church many Sunday mornings. He was a good little artist, and while his favorite colors were certainly orange and blue, his artistic creations always displayed brilliant color, leaving not a spot on the page unadorned. He was all boy and loved ATV’s, motorcycles, and pirate treasure. And, like most little boys, he loved to eat, with pizza, Chick-fil-A, and rainbow ice being among his favorites. Ethan is survived by his parents, Nathaniel Isaac and Sarah Elizabeth Russell; his sisters, Abigail Elizabeth Russell (7) and Chloe Rebekah Russell (3); his grandparents, James and Susan Russell and Brian and Belinda Smith; his aunts and uncles, Lemuel Russell, Rebekah Smith, and Shaun and Rachel Cook; and his cousin Adelaide Jo Cook (3). He is also survived by great-grandparents Nelson and Elizabeth Smith and Hugh Lynch, and many great-aunties and uncles and distant cousins in the area and across the country who have loved him and been important in his little life. Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, July 18, 2:00 p.m., at Taylor Middle School, 350 East Shirley Avenue, Warrenton, VA 20186. If you would like to send flowers, they can be sent to Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, VA 20186, or contributions in Ethan’s memory can be made to: (1) Sweet Julia Grace Foundation (Please go to https://www. sweetjuliagrace.org/give. Click on ‘Dedicate this Gift’ and complete the form. To donate via check, please mail to: The Sweet Julia Grace Foundation 9000 Mike Garcia Drive, #140 Manassas, VA 20109. Include in the memo: “Ethan”), or (2) Mountain Ridge Church; Children’s Ministry, PO Box 861466, Warrenton, VA 20187. Online condolences may be expressed at www.moserfuneralhome. com.
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OBITUARIES Charles Franklin Slusser Charles Franklin Slusser, 77 of Warrenton, Virginia passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021. He was born in West Virginia to the late Howard and Garnet Slusser. Charles served in the U.S. Army and then worked for many years in public works for Fairfax County. He was also a real estate broker. He was also a graduate of Shinnston High School Class of 1962. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Slusser; his son, Jeffrey S. Slusser of Fairfax, Virginia; and a brother, James H. Slusser of Tennessee. In addition to his parents, Charles is preceded in death by his son, Charles Franklin Slusser, II, also by his first wife Linda Beahm Slusser. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 22 at 11:00 AM at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, Virginia. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at the Washington Masonic Cemetery in Little Washington, Virginia. Online condolences may be expressed at www.moserfuneralhome. com.
Mary Kathleen Laing Mary Kathleen Laing, 43, of Culpeper, VA died Saturday, July 10, 2021 in Charlottesville, VA. She was born May 2, 1978 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton, VA to William Armstrong Laing, III and Betty Mays Laing. Mary was a teacher at Eastern View High School. She earned her B.A. degree from George Mason University and her Master’s degree from Phoenix. Mary was an equestrian at heart, a nationally recognized pony breeder and was part of many equestrian organizations. In addition to her parents, Mary is survived by her brother, William A. Laing, IV and his wife Lesley and three nieces, Eva, Lucy and Greta Laing. Additional survivors are one aunt, Kathleen Oneal and two uncles, George (Hilda) Laing and R. Tyler (Janet) Laing and a host of other relatives and friends. Services will be private and held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Goshman Grant for USEF pony finals financial needs. www.ushja.org or checks can be made payable and remitted to USHJA Foundation, 3870 Cigar Lane, Lexington, KY 40511. Please indicate in the check memo “The Gochman Grant” in memory of Mary Kathleen Laing. An online guest book and tribute wall are available at www. foundandsons.com Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is serving the family.
It’s not the length of life, but the depth of life – Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Charles Allen Owens, Sr. Charlie was born in Rectortown, VA November 28, to the late Frank and Eunice Owens. Charlie was the farm manager for Loyalty Farms in Taylorstown and Albemarle Farms in Charlottesville, VA for 18 years. He touched many lives and most remembered for his fun and joking ways. He loved to entertain people and he loved all children. He will truly be missed by all. He is survived by his wife Patricia Owens. Daughter Deloris and (Joe) Skura of Maryland, step-children Lisa Saville of VA, Pat and Steve McKenny of South Carolina and Mike Douglas of Maryland and 10 grandchildren and 8 greatgrandchildren. He is preceded in death by his daughter Renee Vertolli and son Charlie Owens, Jr. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2021 11:00am at Furnace Mountain Presbyterian Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Furnace Mountain Presbyterian Church 13583 Wilt Store Road, Leesburg, VA 20176. Please share online condolences with the family at www. loudounfuneralchapel.com
Arun “Yogi” Parekh Arun “Yogi” Parekh, passed away on July 16, 2021 peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 23, 1944 in Amalsad, India to Chhotalal and Gajaraben Parekh. The middle child of five brothers, Arun was born into a business family of goldsmiths. His interests were more in academic pursuits, for which he moved to Mumbai to pursue an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Philosophy at Bhavan’s College. Arun assimilated well to Mumbai, with his adventurous personality, zest for life, and ability to form new connections. Arun, rocking a “Dev Anand” inspired style, broke societal norms, marrying his one true love. Arun and Bharti were married on June 7, 1966. They shared a passion for movies and academic interests. Together they raised three strong, independent daughters, Heena, Reeta, and Priya, better known by their nicknames, Dabhu, Nani, and Pinky. In September, 1977, Arun and his family immigrated to the suburbs of Virginia, USA. While working full time at Navy Federal Credit Union, Arun further pursued his core interest and received a Masters in transpersonal studies from Atlantic University in Virginia Beach in 2000. A testament to his devotion to the teachings of his Yogi, Paramahansa Yogananda, Arun woke up at 4am daily to practice meditation. He believed that with deep focus, belief, and passion one could accomplish anything. In his retirement, Arun followed his passion for writing. He authored three books exploring the practical application of meditation in achieving an optimal state of mind for a fulfilling life to better humanity. At his core, Arun valued family and close friendships, above all else and instilled those values in his three daughters and six grandchildren. Arun is truly remembered for his compassion, wisdom and charitable nature by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
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Beverly Ann Perry Beverly Ann Perry, 87 of Warrenton, Virginia passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island to the late Forrest and Rose Truesdale. Beverly worked for many years as an unemployment agent for the State of Rhode Island. She is survived by her husband, John U. Perry; her daughter, Michelle Sohns (Peter) of Chino Hills, California; son, John Perry (Dalia) of Providence, Rhode Island; son, Jim Perry (Lora) of Haymarket, Virginia; five grandchildren; and thirteen greatgrandchildren. In addition to her parents, Beverly is preceded in death by her grandson, Adam Perry. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 271 Winchester Street, Warrenton, Virginia on Tuesday, July 20 at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Little Georgetown Cemetery, Broad Run, Virginia. Online condolences may be given at www.moserfuneralhome.com
Arlene Phyllis Boryschuk Arlene Phyllis Boryschuk, 75, of Gainesville, Virginia, passed away on July 11, 2021. Arlene was born on June 1, 1946, to John and Anna May Dippel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Arlene graduated from Olney High School, in Philadelphia, and went on to complete her nursing studies, on a full-paid Board of Education scholarship, at the Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing, also in Philadelphia, graduating in June, 1966. On New Year’s Eve of that same year, she married John, who was in the Air Force, and moved with him to Texas, Okinawa, and California, where her older son was born. After four years of military life, it was back to Pennsylvania, where her younger son was born. She spent 25 years in Pennsylvania, raising her children and preparing them for going solo, after which she moved, with John, to Virginia, where she spent the next 26 years enjoying her life as a Grandmother. Arlene is survived by her husband, John Boryschuk; Children, Scott Boryschuk (Roxanne) and Christopher Boryschuk (Melissa); Grandchildren, Dusten, Michaela, Skyler, Hope, and Chase Boryschuk; and brother, John Dippel. A memorial service will be held for Arlene on July 24th, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Pierce Funeral Home Chapel, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, Virginia 20110. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made in loving Memory of Arlene Boryschuk to https://www. dementiasociety.org/frontotemporal-dementia Condolences may be sent to: www.piercefh.com
Grace Episcopal Church PROS AND CONS OF HOSPICE CARE
What are the advantages and disadvantages if you or a loved one enters hospice care? Hospice services are a specialized form of medical care that aim to provide comfort and maintain a patient’s quality of life for those facing a terminal condition. Hospice may or may not be the right choice for you or a loved one depending on the situation. Hospice includes comprehensive care from a team of professionals and volunteers. It is available 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays. It can result in a reduction in insurance costs. Some disadvantages can be that hospitalization is discouraged once the patient has entered hospice care and there may be a denial of some diagnostic testing. Because hospice care includes attention to the many areas of need that can be present during this time of stress, it is common for hospice staff to discuss the need for spiritual support and to inquire into the patient and family interests regarding funeral services. To learn more about our funeral services, please call MOSER FUNERAL HOME at (540) 347-3431. We welcome you to stop by our tastefully appointed facility at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, and be sure to ask about BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY, just outside of Warrenton. “Live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart.” - Tecumseh
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252 Livestock 36 Black and black white face bred cows. 5-8 month bred. 3-5 yr old. 5 calves on ground. $ 1 1 7 5 e a c h 512.567.4064 or 254.223.4610
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273 Pets Adorable Pomsky puppies ready for their new family. Please call or text 434 566 6641 Located in Madison Dog box, hinged bottom, vents, 38Wx 25Hx27D. $ 1 0 0 c a s h 434-589-8452
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1989 FORD LTD Station Wagon (Harry & the Hendersons) 2nd owner. New Inspec. & tires. Like new Int & Ext. Runs Great! $3500/OBO Call 804.633.1333 or 540.205.7505 Chevrolet 1979 Corvette. 2 Door Coupe. Restored frame, original engine ,113k miles, runs great but has not been rebuilt. New paint, New interior, glass T-tops and all underneath. Beautiful car. Garage kept and covered. Excellent cond. $14,500. 540-752-9144
385 Lawn/Garden 605 Automobiles - Domestic DODSON TREE CARE & LANDSCAPING. Trimming, toping, spraying, removal, stump grinding, mulching, pruning, cabling, planting, grading. Power Washing, Grading, Retaining Walls, Patios, Walkways. 540-987-8531; 540-214-8407
GORMANS TREE AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES. Seasonal Clean up. Snow removal, grinding, mowing, take downs. Free estimates. 540-222-4107; 540-825-1000 Total Lawn Care, home services. Cranium Services giving you peace of mind. Call Glenn 571-839-8495; glenn@ craniumservices. com; cranium. services.com
1994 NISSAN SENTRA XE CV joints, many new parts, all OEM fuel inj., brakes & calibers, AC, heat, AT/OD, insp., stereo. Needs paint. Best offer. Call 540-548-2887. 2006 Scion TC Very low miles - only 71,000 Extra clean. Black w/int. like new. Garage-kept. $6750. Call now. 540-840-1090 2006 Scion TC Very low miles - only 71,000 Extra clean. Black w/int. like new. Garage-kept. $6750. Call now. 540-840-1090 Blue Ford van- 2003 Van E350, 264,564 miles. White Ford van2004 Van E350, 219,511 miles. White Dodge van- 1994 Ram Van, 131,003 miles. Bus- 1992 Chevrolet Van body, 121,951 miles Diesel fuel. Contact Pete Gorfida at 540-548-8748 M-Th, 9-1pm for details.
630 Campers/RVs 2003 Gulfstream BT Cruiser -23ft. RV-new AC, Ford 350 8cyl dr -94K mls-$8,500 OBO. (240)405-8602
Sport Utility
665 Vehicles
1 9 9 9 J E E P CHEROKEE, 108K miles, with off road accessories. . Needs some work. $1500. 540-439-9071 GMC 2005 Yukon XL Runs but has been sitting, needs some work. Lots of brand new parts, practically new tires. 360k miles on it. I have invoices with all new parts added. Clean title. $2,500 OBO call or txt 804-363-4066
Trucks/
675 Pickups
2000 Ford F-150 4-Door Extra Cab. Runs great. Only 131K miles! Cold A/C; 6 1/2 ft bed w/ Bedliner. $6995. Call Now! 540-840-1090
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Announcements
FOOD PANTRY 2nd & 4th Sundays
3124 Beulah Rd, at Beulah Baptist Church, Markham VA will have a food pantry on 1:30pm-3pm Please contact Cecelia Williams at 540.364.2428. Church number 540.364.2626.
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Underground Utility Locator
PARALEGAL Warrenton based woman-owned firm has an immediate FT position for contracting/admin position. Excellent communication, grammar, writing skills required with good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Candidate that has first-hand legal experience in commercial real estate experience a plus.
TEMPORARY POSITION $15/hour PWCS has an immediate need for an underground utility locator. Experience preferred but not required. Please email: Elizabeth Blancke, blanckme@pwcs.edu for information
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Fauquier Community Action Committee. Head Start program is accepting applications: ● Teachers with an Associates or B a c h e l o r ’s d e g r e e i n E a r l y Childhood Education ● Bus Drivers that possess a CDL/PS permit ● Bus Monitors ● Floater, Teacher Assistant with high school diploma or CDA If interested please send your resume to tcollins@cwcap.org or call 540-347-7000
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STRONG ADMIN POSITION Also looking to hire an administrative assistant. Excellent communication, grammar, writing skills required with good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Will train. Send resume and salary requirements to: info@mkassociates.com
Full Time Employment
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH FAUQUIER COUNTY GOVERNMENT
General Services:
Full Time Employment
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Maintenance Mechanic III Maintenance Mechanic III Skilled Trades Technician Skilled Trades Technician
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Roofer Carpenter – HVAC – Boiler Mechanic
Parks and Recreation:
FT CLASS B CDL DRIVER
for the delivery of precast concrete septic & pump tanks · Must have current Class B CDL license and medical card · No tank delivery driving exp req´d, we will train · Good driving record · Class B driving experience · Must be able to climb and lift up to 100 lbs. several times daily · Willing to work overtime/extended hrs in all weather conditions · Must have professional & friendly attitude · Collect/return payments from customers · Maintain safe & clean truck inside/out. · Follow company policies & procedures, also state/federal rules/regulations. Medical and dental ins, after 90 day probation. Paid leave after 1 year. Respond to: sheryl_loflin@aol.com with contact information - INCLUDING A CURRENT CONTACT PHONE NUMBER as well as employment history and a copy of current driving record.
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Instructors Concession Worker II Park Laborer II Day Camp Coordinator Day Camp Leader Recreation Center Attendant Recreation Program Coordinator Parks and Recreation Intern
Environmental Services:
● Environmental Services Cashier ● Recycling Information Program Coordinator
Finance:
● Procurement Manager
Social Services:
● Adult/Family Services Worker II
Full Time Employment
Call
Do you have a passion for food and serving your community? Fauquier County Public Schools is hiring:
Your
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This dedicated team is committed to feeding our children and is looking for energetic individuals to join them! No experience required and training is provided! Flexible schedules, weekends and holidays off and excellent benefits. Apply Today! jobs.fauquiercounty.gov or call 540-422-8300
TODAY! Call 540-347-4222 For Employment And Classified Advertising 347-4222
Treasurer´s Office: ● Deputy Treasurer I
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Economic Development:
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IT:
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● Systems Analyst IV ● Public Safety Telecommunicator ● Kitchen Manager
CUSTODIAN Full Time - 40hr Per Week – Benefits & Retirement! We are currently seeking an energetic individual with a can-do attitude to join our team! If you take pride in a clean workspace and excellent customer service, do not let this opportunity pass you by! We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to include but not limited to: · Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage · Annual & Sick leave in addition to 2 personal days accrued each fiscal year · Virginia Retirement System pension plan & a life insurance policy 2X annual salary · 457B individual retirement plan, · Free health care through our Fauquier County Employee Wellness Center... and so much more! For complete job details & to submit your online application visit: jobs. fauquiercounty.gov. Questions? Call 540-422-8300.
keep it classy Advertise in the classifieds.
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Full Time Employment
Sheriff’s Office: Library:
● Library Clerk ● Library Page
Clerk of the Circuit Court:
● Deputy Clerk of the Circuit Court I
Human Reources:
● Receptionist ● Human Resources Generalist We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to include but not limited to: · Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, · Annual leave, sick leave, & 2 personal days accrued each year, · VA Retirement System pension & a life ins. 2X annual salary, · 457B individual retirement plan, · Free health care through Fauquier County Employee Wellness Center...and more!
For more information & to submit your online application & resume, visit: jobs. fauquiercounty.gov. Questions, call 540-422-8300.
Information Technology Systems Analyst IV We are seeking an enthusiastic, professional individual to join our team! Must possess excellent analytical skills to bring forth effectiv, hifh performance and secure solutions that meet the needs of the organization! Must be able to work effectively with individuals/teams at all levels within the organization and be comfortable leading work groups. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package include but not limited to: · Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, · Annual leave, sick leave, and personal leave · Virginia Retirement System pension plan & a life insurance policy 2X annual salary, · 457B individual retirement plan, · Free health care through our Fauquier County Employee Wellness Center...and so much more! For complete job description & to submit your online application/resume, visit: jobs.fauquiercounty.gov. Questions, call 540-422-8300.
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Employment Full Time Employment
LEAD TEACHERS & ASSISTANT TEACHERS Full or Part Time
Walnut Grove Child Care 540-347-0116 or 540-349-9656
PACU Nurse
Full Time Employment
CONSTRUCTION HELP
Now Hiring School Bus Drivers!
Starting pay $21.34. Great Benefits! Apply today at www.pwcs.edu
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS, LABORERS,
Join our General Excavation Company with over 30 years of expereince completing the highest quality work in our area. Experienced with farm equipment?? We train!! Benefits include medical, dental, vacation, retirement. Call 540-222-6846 Our work is all local. E.O.E.
Small Engine Mechanic
This is technical work in the service and repair of small engine tools, materials & equipment. This position is considered essential personnel and will be required to report during snow and other weatherrelated emergencies. Please email: Elizabeth Blancke, blanckme@pwcs.edu for information
Full Time Flagger Traffic Plan seeks FT Flaggers to set up and control traffic around construction sites. A valid drivers license is a must, good pay, & benefits. If interested please fill out an application at 7855 Progress Court Suite 103 Gainesville, VA on Wednesdays from 9am to 12pm or online at www.trafficplan.com
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Part Time Employment
CURRENT EXPERIENCED FT PACU RN needed for fast paced surgery center. Send resume to Culpeper Surgery Center fax 540-829-8191 or email:10mcasc@gmail.com
PT, for local contractor. Duties include but not limited to: help carpenters, run errands, some mowing & weed eating, learn a trade as you making a pay check. Valid driver´s license & good work ethic. Pay based on exp. Call Mike at 540-222-3385.
DELIVERY DRIVERS & FT/PT WAREHOUSE ASSISTANTS
Tri-County Feeds, Marshall VA, no CDL required. Must be avail weekends,able to lift 50-100 lbs. Room for growth. Apply on FB, in person or email resume to Mike: msutphin@tricountyfeeds.com
FT Retail Sales Associate
Tri-County Feeds, Marshall, VA. Professional, team player, knowledge of equestrian products preferred. Must be able to work weekends. Apply in person, on FB, or email resume to Jessie jwade@tricountyfeeds.com
RETAIL SALES PLUS
Prefer retail, inventory control & store display exp. An enthusiastic self- starter, cheerful with excellent people & basic computer skills. Up to 35/hrs/wk includes Saturdays. Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. & go up and down stairs. Equestrian knowledge/ skills helpful. In person interview during business hours. Horse Country, 60 Alexandria Pike, Warrenton, VA 20186. No appointment necessary.
Now Hiring Bus Drivers!
Fauquier County Public Schools needs you! Paid CDL Training provided! Starting rate of $16.98. Flexible schedule, no experience required, weekends and Holidays off. Great opportunity for a retired driver or parents with kids in school! Submit your application today: jobs. fauquiercounty.gov or call 540-422-8300.
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PUBLIC NOTICE Calvert Crossland, LLC is proposing to build a 195-foot tall monopole telecommunications tower at the address 6533 John Barton Payne Road, Marshall, Virginia 20115. The tower site coordinates are Latitude 380 45’ 45.4” Longitude 770 57’ 7.8” (Degrees Minutes Seconds). Public comments regarding potential effects from the tower site on historic properties may be submitted within 30-days from the date of this publication to: GeoTechnology Associates, Inc., ATTN: Jason Golden, 43760 Trade Center Place, Suite 110, Sterling, Virginia, 20166 or submitted by telephone or e-mail to Mr. Golden at (703) 478-0055 / jgolden@gtaeng.com.
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PUBLIC AUCTION/DISPOSAL DATE: Week of July 26 - July 31, 2021 TIME: 8am – 5pm; PLACE: EzDownsizing (online) https://www.ezdownsizing.com/ 1323 Shepard Dr, Ste. C; Sterling, VA 20164 Goods on account of the following persons will be sold by public auction. items not auctionable will be disposed of terms: cash or pre-approved credit. For additional information: CONTACT: EzDownsizing (571)-393-1243 or Bayshore Moving & Storage (302)-781-3450 Rick Degraffenreid: 5 3.0 – cartons packed (CP), 2 office dsk, 1 futon, 30 3.0 – CP, 10 Dish Pk – CP, 2 fan, 4 metal shelves, 30 4.5 – CP, 1 lg bookshelf, 4 book carton – CP, 1 4.5 – CP, dish pk – CP, 4 dining chrs, 2 metal shelving, 1 trash can, 3.0 – CP, 5 dish pack – CP, 1 dryer, 1 dining table, 1 washing mach, 12 4.5 – CP, 1 mirror Crt. – CP, 1 fold chair, 1 utility tbl, 1 flat screen TV, 57 4.5 – CP, 2 wardrobe – CP, 1 3-cushion sofa, 2 trees, 5 3.0 – CP, 4 mirror Crt. – CP
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Notice of Shareholders’ Meeting to Vote on Reorganization Oak View National Bank Shareholders’ Meeting Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to call of its directors, a special meeting of the shareholders of Oak View National Bank will be held at the Fauquier Springs Country Club, 9236 Tournament Drive, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., Eastern Time, to consider and determine by vote whether the proposed reorganization of Oak View National Bank into a holding company form of ownership under the terms of a Reorganization Agreement and Plan of Share Exchange pursuant to which Oak View National Bank will become a whollyowned subsidiary of Oak View Bankshares, Inc. shall be ratified and confirmed, and to vote upon any other matters incidental to the proposed reorganization. A copy of the Reorganization Agreement and Plan of Share Exchange, unanimously approved by the directors of Oak View National Bank and Oak View Bankshares, Inc., providing for the reorganization, is on file at the main office of Oak View National Bank and may be inspected during business hours. Michael A. Ewing Chief Executive Officer
PUBLIC NOTICE Calvert Crossland, LLC is proposing to build a 195-foot tall monopole telecommunications tower at the address 11941 Bristersburg Road, Midland, Virginia 22728. The tower site coordinates are Latitude 380 32’ 37.6” Longitude 770 36’ 43.8” (Degrees Minutes Seconds). Public comments regarding potential effects from the tower site on historic properties may be submitted within 30-days from the date of this publication to: GeoTechnology Associates, Inc., ATTN: Jason Golden, 43760 Trade Center Place, Suite 110, Sterling, Virginia, 20166 or submitted by telephone or e-mail to Mr. Golden at (703) 478-0055 / jgolden@gtaeng.com.
Public Notices V I R G I N I A: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FAUQUIER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF MADDOX JOSEPH NIV (Birth Certificate Registration ADOPTION NO: CA21-1 Number 145-11-049270 registered in the Commonwealth of Virginia) by CAITLIN MARIE FANNING and WILLIAM LEE FANNING, II ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of the above captioned matter is the adoption of MADDOX JOSEPH NIV by the Petitioners, CAITLIN MARIE FANNING and WILLIAM LEE FANNING, II. It appearing by affidavit that the last known address of the Respondent, ANTHONY JOSEPH NIV, is 1725 N. 21st Street, Richmond, Virginia 23223, the Respondent’s present whereabouts are unknown, and diligence has been used by or on behalf of the Petitioners to ascertain in what county or city the Respondent is without effect, it is ORDERED that the Respondent appear on or before the 3rd day of September, 2021 before this Court and protect his interests herein. And it is further ORDERED that the above paragraphs be published once a week for four successive weeks in The Fauquier Times, a newspaper of general circulation in the County of Fauquier. The Clerk of this Court shall post this Order at the front door of the courthouse, and shall mail a copy of this Order to the Respondent at the address, if any, given in the affidavit of the Plaintiff filed herein. Entered this 13th day of July, 2021. Gail H. Barb, Clerk Haley N. Gray; Deputy ClerkClerk of the Circuit Court of Fauquier County I ASK FOR THIS: KRISTEN M. YURKOWSKI WIGHT, ESQ. Virginia State Bar No. 86973 THE REED LAW FIRM, P.L.L.C. 9200 Church Street, Suite 200 Manassas, Virginia 20110 (p) 703-530-8810; (f) 703-530-8815 kyurkowski@reedlawva.com Counsel for Petitioners
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GAINESVILLE 8074 Crescent Park Drive | 703.753.7910
WARRENTON 559 Frost Ave #100 | 540.349.1221
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FOR SALE Marshall | $799,000 Culpeper | $412,500 Culpeper | $1950/mo Gorgeous Colonial with spectacular mountain Professional Office Space with over 1500sqft Well sought after 4-bedroom 3-bath split floor views! This lovely home is filled with special plan rambler in the lovely Pelhams Reach with a greeting room, multiple office/rooms, features from top to bottom. Two master neighborhood. Owner has updated new flooring kitchen, baths, and open space. Ready to suites, one on main level and the other upstairs, in kitchen and bathroom. Owner has updated become what you need! gourmet kitchen, gleaming hardwood floors, NEW carpets on main floor and bedrooms. Call Mandy Brown | 540.718.2459 main level master suite with covered porch. Call Ann Frias | 727.808.7765 Call Patti Brown | 703.401.5798
UNDER CONTRACT
Jeffersonton | $549,900 UNDER CONTRACT! Amazing Colonial on 1 Acre lot in Popular South Wales Community, New Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring Through Out and Freshly Painted, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Call Mary Ann Dubell | 540.212.1100
UNDER CONTRACT Warrenton | $424,900 Great rambler in town. Priced 40K below recent appraisal. One level living with 1750 finished square feet. there is an additional room for expansion that is currently used as a storage room. 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659
FOR SALE
Midland | $1,700,000 This Custom Ranch features high ceilings and Vaulted ceilings. 65.9 mostly wooded acres with numerous trails. Open floor plan, with large kitchen Granite counter tops, with plenty of cabinetry. Double hung windows with grids. Main level is hardwood throughout. Call Judy Rose | 540.359.5366
FOR SALE
UNDER CONTRACT
Flint Hill | $995,500 Under contract representing buyer. Let me help you find your next home sweet home! Call Alex Wood | 540.222.7700
PRICE REDUCTION
Rhoadesville | $150,000 Luray | $289,000 Custom built colonial on corner of Antioch and INVESTORS OR HANDYMAN SPECIAL! This single family home needs some TLC but has great Fairview Road. 1 car garage. front porch, 3 potential! Sold "AS IS". Roof and windows are bedrooms and 2.5 baths. living room, dining about 11 years old, hardwood floors, nice size yard room and kitchen. Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659 with fenced back area. Call Kathy Holster | 703.930.0453
FOR SALE Warrenton | $259,900 Looking for privacy but want to be minutes from town?! Build your dream home on this beautiful 12.00454 acre lot! Wooded and secluded. Access road installed a few years ago to the lots. Expired 4 bedroom conventional perc site. Call Kateland Rich-Flinn | 540.270.8558
FOR SALE Warrenton | $239,000 Looking for privacy but want to be close to town?! Build your dream home on this beautiful 8 acre lot! Wooded and secluded. Enjoy the campfire set up on the lot. Access road installed a few years ago to the lots. Expired 5 bedroom conventional perc site. Call Kateland Rich-Flinn | 540.270.8558
PRICE REDUCTION SOLD JUST LISTED FOR SALE Warrenton | $580,000 Rixeyville | $355,000 Warrenton | $899,000 Bealeton | $850,000 Turnkey package-ready to move in-settlement Well maintained rambler in a beautiful sitting Historic Farm House on 90 acres ready to turn Builder's custom Craftsman on 1.5ac with could be in 30 days! Beautiful and charming with pastoral views. This lovely home offers 3 into your retreat bring your horses, cattle or turn main level master, gourmet kitchen, and rambler on 2.35 acres with a front porch, back bedrooms, 2 full baths, gleaming bamboo into a winery so much you can do with this custom touches throughout. 2nd level deck, and 2 car garage in the quiet, rolling floors, cathedral ceiling, french doors open property. Survey marker are cannon balls from includes two additional bedrooms and ample countryside. Great location-just 4 miles from onto the deck looking at farm land and the civil war where solders crossed this land. built-in storage. Property also includes two Route 15 and 6 miles from the town of Warrenton. mountain views. Call Nancy Richards | 540.229.9963 garages, an apartment, and a machine shed. Call Chris Houser | 540.219.2751 Call Nancy Richards | 540.229.9983 Call Chris Houser | 540.219.2751
Considering a Career in Real Estate? Call Herb Lisjak, Principal Broker | 703.753.7910