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‘Everyone was his friend’: Tributes pour in for Pablo Teodoro

By Jill Palermo

Times Staff Writer

PHOTO BY LIAM BOWMAN

Pablo Teodoro, owner of the Great Harvest Bread Company, at his bakery and restaurant in 2021.

A dependable friend. A kind boss. A doer.

A loving father, grandfather and fiancé.

Most of all, Pablo Teodoro III was “joy spreader,” said Cammie Fuller, owner of The Open Book, an independent bookstore located next door to Great Harvest.

Teodoro, 57, the owner and founder of the Great Harvest Bread Company in Old Town Warrenton, was killed July 19 in a crash outside Warrenton. Driving his Tesla north on James Madison Highway at 6:31 p.m. that Wednesday night, Teodoro struck the side of a tractor-trailer truck pulling out of the Quarles truck stop. He

was pronounced dead at the scene.

Teodoro’s death shocked a community that knew him as the owner of the popular bakery at the corner of Main and Fifth streets and as a joyful, loyal friend who had an easy way with everyone he met.

On Facebook, Fuller recounted some of the crazy ideas she and her staff managed to talk Teodoro into, whether it was dressing like wizards or cats or creating custom cookies for a couple who got engaged in their store.

“We had some fun. We spread some joy. Pablo put up with my ideas. He was a joy spreader and up for whatever came his way,” Fuller wrote.

See TEODORO, page 2

Building community one book at a time Cammie Fuller is Fauquier Times’ 2023 “Spirit of Fauquier” winner

By Shannon Clark

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

By Ashley Simpson

Special to the Fauquier Times

Every year, the Fauquier Times’ Readers’ Choice Awards set out to recognize some of Fauquier’s best shops, best restaurants, best service providers and more, resulting in a list of must-visits, must-hires, musteats and must-meets. For one special award, readers elect a person who best represents the “Spirit of Fauquier.”

The award is designed to recognize someone who “embodies what’s best about the community or makes it better with what they do,” said Fauquier Times editor Jill Palermo.

More than 11,000 votes were cast for in this year’s contest, and the overwhelming majority in the “Spirit of Fauquier” category went to Cammie Fuller, founder and owner of The Open Book independent bookstore in Warrenton.

See CAMMIE FULLER, page 15

Fauquier Habitat must compete for funding after council rejects initial request

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Cammie Fuller, owner and founder of The Open Book, left, receives the “Spirit of Fauquier” award from Fauquier Times circulation director and advertising representative Nancy Keyser.

Fauquier Habitat for Humanity won’t get nearly as much money as it requested from the Warrenton Town Council for its plan to revitalize Haiti Street with 13 new affordable housing units -- a mix of duplexes and triplexes.

But the nonprofit is hoping to win some of the town’s remaining $278,587 in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds, which the town council set aside for affordable housing, but not for Fauquier Habitat’s plan specifically.

The decision means Fauquier Habitat will continue to pursue other funding for its Haiti Street project. In total, the plan is estimated to cost $2 to $3 million, according to Melanie Burch, the nonprofit’s CEO. See HABITAT, page 4

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‘Everyone was his friend’: Tributes pour in for Pablo Teodoro

TEODORO, from page 1

With the bakery closed on Thursday, July 20, fellow shopkeepers hung posterboards on its windows inviting notes of remembrance.

Fresh flowers lined the front steps.

“Thank you for always seeing the best in everyone,” wrote a member of the Daniels family. “You will forever be an inspiration to us all!” read another note, signed “Bree.”

The Old Town merchants had organized a candlelight vigil in Teodoro’s honor on the Fauquier County District Courthouse steps.

“It’s hard to wrap my head around,” said Brittany Erickson, Teodoro’s fiancé of two years. “He was the love of my life. … I knew he was one of a kind and special, of course, but I didn’t know how big and how special he was.”

Teodoro opened the Great Harvest Bread Company franchise in Warrenton 13 years ago after working as a farmer and for a car dealership. He grew up in Germany and Maryland, one of four children of a Filipino U.S. Army chaplain.

He started the bakery because he strived to do something “bigger, something important,” Erickson said.

He had a generous spirit, so baking bread, feeding people and nurturing his young staff – fit his personality.

“The bakery was everything to him,” she said. “It allowed him to focus on clean and healthy food. And bread is a comfort food. It was perfect for him.”

PHOTOS BY DOUG STROUD

An employee of Great Harvest Bread Co. speaks about her boss, owner Pablo Teodoro, who was killed last Wednesday, July 19 in a crash outside Warrenton. About 300 people attended a candlelight vigil held in his honor on Monday, July 24.

The first time they locked eyes six years ago, Erickson said, she was walking down the street with her mom and two daughters. When she came back a few days later, they sat down and spent about two hours just talking.

On their first date, she accompanied him to the restaurant supply store, and they’ve been together ever since.

Jay Pinsky, of Warrenton, said he met Teodoro as a customer at the bakery back in 2013. The two bonded over their concern for local veterans and their status as single guys living in Warrenton. When Pinsky got married in 2022, he asked Teodoro to be his best man.

Pinsky recalled the time that Teodoro showed up late one night when

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Pablo Teodoro’s fiancee, Brittany Erickson, with her daughter, Willow, 10, by her side, spoke about Pablo’s care and compassion for others during the Monday, July 24 vigil held in Teodoro’s honor.

Pinsky’s dog became ill and needed to go to an emergency vet during some of the worst days of the pandemic when an all-night emergency vet’s office was hard to find.

“He didn’t ask anything; he just showed up,” Pinsky said. “We drove all over Northern Virginia to find something that was open.”

Teodoro stayed with him until nearly dawn when the decision was made that the dog needed to be put down. Then, he went to open the bakery.

“He thought nothing of it. That’s just the way Pablo was,” Pinsky said.

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“I would say Pablo was someone who manufactured opportunity for people to become their best versions of themselves,” Pinsky added. “And that’s what he did.”

Former Warrenton town councilman Sean Polster said he quickly recognized Teodoro as a leader among the Old Town merchants. Teodoro was among the first to suggest “parklets” – the idea of turning parking areas in front of restaurants into extra space for outdoor seating, Polster said. The idea took root during the pandemic, but the parklets continue to be popular.

See TEODORO, page 4

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Jury convicts Bealeton woman of murder for running husband over with her car The 12-person jury concluded Dragich’s anger at Bowles and trou- Dragich mostly stayed in the house.

Short, volatile that she did. bling past text messages. The de- But they did not manage to stay in marriage turned In the Commonwealth of Vir- fense pointed to Dragich’s consistent their separate corners for long, and malice is what separates sec- testimony that she had never meant both drank heavily, Dragich said. violent during a day of ginia, ond-degree murder from voluntary to kill Bowles, just to scare him.

Around 7 p.m., Dragich called the drinking and arguing manslaughter. The prosecution need- Dragich, a registered nurse, and non-emergency line of the Fauquier

By Hunter Savery

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

Kimberly Ann Dragich murdered her husband when she ran over him with her car during a confrontation in their driveway in 2021, a jury decided Friday.

Dragich, 57, was convicted of second-degree murder in Fauquier County Circuit Court for striking her husband, Brian Bowles, 46, with her white Honda CR-V shortly after 9 p.m. after hours of drinking and arguing at their home on Revere Street in Mintbrook on Aug. 8, 2021.

Neither the prosecution nor defense disputed that Kimberly Ann Dragich, 57, of Bealeton, struck and killed her husband, Brian Bowles, 46, with her white Honda CR-V shortly after 9 p.m. on Aug. 8, 2021. The incident took place in the driveway outside the couple’s home on Revere Street in Mintbrook. The question on which the fiveday murder trial hinged was whether Dragich had malice in her heart when she made the fateful choice to tap the accelerator.

ed to prove both intent and malice to Bowles, a truck driver, had only been secure a second-degree murder con- married for 49 days on Aug. 8, 2021, viction in this case. but there were already In the legal sense, malnoticeable difficulties in ice is present when an act their marriage. Witnessis intentionally committed es testified that Bowles against another person had a drinking problem without legal excuse with and consumed anywhere motivations such as anger, between six and 12 beers resentment or revenge. per day. When he drank, To secure a conviction, he often became verbally the perpetrator has to be abusive toward his new Kimberly Ann shown to have had full wife, they said.

Dragich mental control and not Dragich stayed up late been acting out of hot the night before the inblood. This is where things get thorny. cident, waiting for Bowles to return Voluntary manslaughter is also an in- home from his work as a truck drivtentional killing of another person, but er. He returned later than expected, it arises from the heat of passion or sud- and the couple began arguing over an den combat, for example if someone expensive toolbox Bowles purchased is provoked to be incredibly angry or against Dragich’s wishes, according fears for their life. to testimony Dragich gave on the witThe question jurors had to weigh ness stand. was whether Dragich, who had been In the morning, the couple wasted drinking heavily and fighting with no time resuming their quarrel. They her husband that night, could be said spent the day fighting over domestic to have acted in cold blood with full matters: mowing the lawn, paying mental faculties. the water bill, among other things.

The prosecutor pointed to Bowles retreated to the garage, and

County Sheriff’s Office and requested an officer come by the house to put Bowles in line. She wanted to kick him out. A sheriff’s deputy arrived at 7:18 p.m. and assessed Bowles to be a danger to himself and others if he left the house.

Shortly after 9 p.m., Dragich said she decided to drive to a nearby Sheetz gas station to pick up Juul pods. As she backed the car out of the driveway onto Revere Street, Bowles appeared in front of her car.

He began taking pictures of the car and her license plate, possibly to report Dragich to the police in retaliation for the earlier call against him.

Dragich told the court she wanted to rev her engine to scare Bowles and get him out of the way. Instead, the Honda took off, running directly over Bowles. He died the following day from his injuries.

Dragich had a blood-alcohol content of 0.1%, according to the results of a breathalyzer taken shortly after she struck Bowles with the car.

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‘Everyone was his friend’: Tributes pour in for Pablo Teodoro TEODORO, from page 2 Teodoro was always quick with an encouraging word and a bright smile, Polster said.

“My takeaway about Pablo is he never met a stranger. Everyone was his friend,” he said.

“He had a smile that made you feel like you were somebody.”

Working together with Teodoro, watching him talk with people in the bakery, was a source of joy, Erickson said. The two had big plans for the year ahead, including a wedding and possibly a new home. She’s leaning on others through her heartbreak, which is just what she thinks Teodoro would have wanted.

“I think (Pablo) would really love that we are holding each other up right now,” she said.

Teodoro is survived by his par-

ents, his four adult children – two daughters and two sons – as well as Erickson’s two daughters, ages 10 and 11. He also leaves behind five grandchildren, his brother and three sisters.

Great Harvest reopened on Friday, July 21, and its staff managed to attend two farmers markets on Saturday, July 22.

Erickson also said she and the Great Harvest Bread Co. staff have talked about what they can do to keep Teodoro’s spirit alive, including taking the time to do things for others every day.

“He’s gone, but he’s everywhere,” she said. “If we keep thinking of what he would do, and who he was, then he’s not gone.”

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PHOTO BY DOUG STROUD

As twilight fell on Main Street, the courthouse steps were covered in a sea of tie-dye and the flicker of candlelight. Volunteers handed out candles and stickers that read “Peace, Love & Pablo.”

Fauquier Habitat to compete for funding HABITAT, from page 1 “The council recognizes the importance of starting a conversation around affordable housing with Fauquier Habitat,” Burch said in an interview after the meeting. “I’m confident we will come to an agreement to direct a portion of the ARPA funds to Fauquier Habitat to increase our housing stock.”

The town council voted unanimously on July 11 to create an application process for its unspent ARPA funds, which will be open to Fauquier Habitat as well as other eligible nonprofits.

During a discussion before the vote, Mayor Carter Nevill said it is important to take a more “holistic” approach with the funding.

“We look forward to staff and our partners in the community coming up with some very positive solutions for the benefit of our town as a whole and these communities in particular,” Nevill said.

The federal government requires localities to allocate their ARPA funding money by the end of 2024 and to spend it by 2026.

The town council’s decision followed discussion in both May and June about Fauquier Habitat’s original $1 million request for funding. In

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A boarded up and empty multi-family home on Haiti Street that would be demolished and replaced if Habitat for Humanity moves forward with its $2 to $3 million revitalization plan.

June, the town council considered a proposal to dedicate the entire $278,587 in ARPA funds to the nonprofit, which died in a 2-5 vote with only Councilmen William Semple II (Ward 2) and Paul Mooney (At-Large) voting in favor.

Semple told the Fauquier Times he was disappointed the council did not fully revisit Habitat’s proposal during the July 11 meeting but said he is encouraged that Fauquier Habitat will receive a substantial amount for the Haiti Street project.

“I think (the amount) will be helpful to Habi-

tat and show that the town cares about the Haiti Street revitalization,” Semple said.

In June, the town council adopted a budget for fiscal year 2024 that included using $1.6 million in ARPA funding to purchase the Warrenton Horse Show Grounds to keep the property from being developed for housing and so the town can use it as a future public park.

During meetings leading up to the final budget vote, some town councilmen expressed reservations about spending the ARPA funding on the horse show grounds without also spending some of it to invest in affordable housing.

In an interview last week, Councilman David McGuire (At-Large) said he could not vote to negotiate the purchase in May without discussing the town’s housing needs. In June, he pressed the council to do just that.

“I (couldn’t) just vote on preserving the horse show grounds at the expense of the people on Haiti Street,” McGuire said. “We judge a society based on how it takes care of the elderly, veterans and those less fortunate. People need to have a hope for their future.”

McGuire voted in favor of the town’s 2024 budget, which dedicated $1.6 million to purchasing the horse show grounds. Semple and Mooney were the only opposing votes.

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Jury convicts Bealeton woman who ran over her husband with 2nd-degree murder DRAGICH, from page 3 For Dragich, this is all a blur.

Through a haze of alcohol, stress and dissociation, she asserted that she has little memory of the moments between hitting the gas and a neighbor running to her car to tell her she had hit someone.

“I didn’t mean to hit him. I just wanted to scare him … to get him out of my way,” Dragich told a deputy in the emergency room after the crash.

The Fauquier County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office didn’t buy it.

“Some of the witnesses have referred to an accident,” Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Charles Peters told the jury Thursday. “I would submit to you that the event that occurred on August 8, 2021, that you’ve spent four days going over, is no accident.”

Text messages between Dragich and her sister-in-law revealed the

frustration and anger Dragich felt toward her husband. They were also the basis of the prosecution’s case for second-degree murder.

A series of texts on July 26, 2021, included: “I will make him pay dearly and slowly, with a f---ing smile,” and “I stopped loving him today.”

In another later text, she referred to wanting to kill Bowles in his sleep.

A fellow nurse and close friend of Dragich’s testified that when she visited the house two months before their wedding, Bowles was heavily intoxicated. He taunted and called Dragich names in front of the guests.

At their wedding, Bowles became so drunk that he passed out not long after the couple said their vows.

Dragich has been a registered nurse for 30 years and most recently worked as an emergency room nurse at Haymarket Medical Center. The emergency room at Mary Washing-

ton Hospital in Fredericksburg is where Dragich and Bowles first met in 1995. She was a nurse, and he was working as an EMT. That was the beginning of an on-again-off-again relationship that would continue sporadically until Bowles death. There were red flags from nearly the beginning. Shortly after the couple first broke up, Bowles caught wind of Dragich seeing a movie with another man, according to court testimony.

Bowles decided to confront Dragich. He still had the keys to Dragich’s house, and he used them to come in while she was asleep. A fight ensued in which Dragich testified that police had to be called after Bowles choked her with the cord from a vacuum cleaner. Though she testified that there was no physical abuse when they renewed their relationship in 2021.

Not long after, Bowles moved to

Texas, where he remained until 2020.

Dragich visited him there twice, once in 2010 and, again, in 2015.

Dragich and Bowles reunited in 2021 and married within a few months of rekindling their relationship. Dragich spoke repeatedly of her commitment to making this relationship work. This was her fourth marriage, she said.

The active part of the trial lasted four days. Between Thursday, July 20 and Friday, July 21, the jury of four men and eight women deliberated for less than five hours before handing down the guilty verdict.

Second-degree murder is a felony that carries a five- to 40-year prison sentence. A sentencing hearing has been scheduled for Oct. 30.

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Fauquier Boys and Girls Club moves to schools

Lease on Warrenton building ends; club to reopen at Cedar Lee, Marshall, Taylor middle schools

By Shannon Clark

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

The Boys and Girls Club of Fauquier has moved out of the Keith Street building it’s called home since late 2009 and is transitioning back to three Fauquier County middle schools – a change club leaders say will be more convenient and allow them to serve more students.

The club will host its afterschool programs at Cedar Lee, Taylor and Marshall middle schools when the new school year begins in August, according to Boys and Girls Club CEO Kimberly Grandy.

“Opening clubs in middle schools allows us to better serve our members in their local communities,” said Michael Hammond, chairman of the Boys and Girls Club of Fauquier County Board, in a press release. “I’m especially excited to be back in Taylor Middle School (the former Warrenton Middle School), where BGCF began 25 years ago.

We can’t wait to see what another 25 years of supporting the youth of Fauquier County looks like as we continue to grow and impact more kids each year.”

The Fauquier County School Board recently voted 3-0 to approve a memorandum of understanding that allows the Boys and Girls Club to use the three schools free of charge as long as the club sponsors at least one family from each school for its afterschool programming, according to the agreement.

School Board members Duke Bland (Marshall) and Clay Campbell (Scott) abstained from the vote.

Bland said he had a family member who is associated with the club, and Campbell serves on the Boys and Girls Club board, according to the school division website.

The Boys and Girls Club of Fauquier served about 110 students in the 169 Keith St. building. Mike and Kim Forsten, owners of Old Town Athletic Campus, built the property and ran their athletic club there until they moved to a new and larger building along Walker Drive in 2006.

In 2010, the club bought the building for $1.8 million, according to Fauquier County Real Estate records, but struggled to make its mortgage payments and ultimately reversed the sale back to the Forstens in 2018.

When the Boys and Girls Club took over the building, it had two mortgages: one with a group of banks and the other with the Forstens. After the club failed to make payments on the mortgage held by the Forstens, the Forstens worked with the club to relieve it of the debt.

Mike Forsten helped the club raise the funds needed to pay down the first mortgage by hiring McKinsey Development, a marketing team, to

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A young artist displays her painting at the Fauquier Boys and Girls Club. help raise money for the club through a campaign called “HOME.” “The banks had to get their money, which is why my parents made the sacrifice on the (the mortgage they held),” said Chris Forsten, a partner at Old Town Athletic Campus. “Of course, they didn’t have to do that; they did that out of kindness and support for the BGC, something they have never really spoken about or asked for recognition of.”

Returning the building back to the Forstens allowed the club better access to grants and donations. The club rented the building from the Forstens for about $3,200 a month until its last lease expired June 30, Chris Forsten said.

Chris Forsten said the club was not forced to leave the building and could have renewed its lease.

Hammond said the club did not move for financial reasons but rather because operating out of the middle schools would make its afterschool programming more accessible.

“We’re very grateful to the Forstens for the time that we were in there,” said Grandy. “As we were going through the ending of our lease, it was very amicable, and I think we are just really looking forward to being able to reach more kids.”

The Forstens plan to offer the Keith Street building for rent to youth travel sports teams and other youth athletic programming. The

building has already hosted youth basketball and volleyball groups, Chris Forsten said.

The building will continue to be used as a space for “youth to have fun, chase dreams and be healthy and active,” Chris Forsten said.

Grandy said the club is hoping to forge closer connections with parents, teachers and counselors, through its youth programming at the middle schools.

Kids who attend the club’s afterschool programming have the opportunity for tutoring, a healthy snack and power hour. Grandy said volunteers also come in once a week and teach students topics such as gardening, robotics and yoga.

“I know that there are families who count on us in many different ways,” Grandy said. “Sometimes, we are an extension of their family. ... Sometimes, we are a place where the kids feel safe. And sometimes, we are resources where parents need help, not just parents, but guardians, foster families. And sometimes, we are the place where they get to have fun that week.”

Enrollment for the Boys and Girls Club afterschool programming begins on Aug. 1.

Reach Shannon Clark at sclark@ fauquier.com.

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2023. As As stated stated in the Petition, the Legislation, inter alia, creates a new financing vehicle, utility cost recovery charge electric authorization to to issue issue deferred deferred fuel fuel cost cost bonds bonds electric utility utility to to recover recover certain certain deferred deferred fuel fuel costs, as codified at Code § 56-249.6:1. Under the Legislation, an electric utility may seek authorization with distinct from from the the utility’s utility’s base base rates rates or or fuel fuel factor factor with lower lower financing financing costs costs that that are are secured secured by by deferred fuel cost property and include a dedicated fuel cost charge that is separate and distinct on on customer customer bills. bills.

Historically, fuel factor factor adjustment adjustment process process prescribed prescribed by by Historically, Dominion Dominion has has recovered recovered its its prudently prudently incurred fuel expenses on a dollar-for-dollar basis from its customers through an annual fuel law (“Prior Period Period Factor”).

Factor”). Generally, Generally, the the Prior Prior PePelaw (“fuel (“fuel factor”). factor”). Dominion’s Dominion’s total total fuel fuel factor factor consists of a current period factor (“Current Period Factor”) and a prior period factor (“Prior riod revenues collected collected through through the the fuel fuel factor. factor. The The riod Factor Factor includes includes any any fuel fuel deferral deferral balance, balance, which reflects the under-recovery or over-recovery of actual fuel expenses after applying revenues Company during the the prior prior fuel fuel period. period. Specifically, Specifically, Company asserts asserts that that the the fuel fuel deferral deferral balance balance continues to be substantial, due in part to significant marketplace commodity price increases during Dominion’s June 30, 30, 2023 2023 under-recovery under-recovery of of expenses expenses Dominion’s projected projected June June 30, 30, 2023 2023 fuel fuel deferral deferral balance is approximately $1.275 billion. This balance represents the sum of the projected June during mitigation plan plan adopted adopted by by the the Commission Commission during the the July July 1, 1, 2022 2022 to to June June 30, 30, 2023 2023 fuel fuel period, and two-thirds of the remaining June 30, 2022 fuel deferral balance under a three-year mitigation in Case Case No. No. PUR-2022-00064.

PUR-2022-00064. in As discussed discussed further further in in the the May May 12, 12, 2023 2023 Order Order Establishing 2023-2024 Fuel Factor Proceeding in Case No. PUR-2023-00067, were the Company As Company to to seek seek recovery recovery of of both both the the Current Current Period Factor Factor and and the the Prior Prior Period Period Factor Factor through through the fuel factor, a typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours (“kWh”) per month Period month would would see see aa net net increase increase of of $7.92 $7.92 per per month for for the the period period of of July July 1, 1, 2023 2023 to to June June 30, 2024, which is comprised of a $14.72 recovery of prior period charges and a $6.79 reduction month reduction in in current current period period charges. charges. Instead, Instead, in in Case Case No. PUR-2023-00067, PUR-2023-00067, Dominion Dominion supports supports implementation implementation of only the Current Period Factor through the fuel factor, which represents a decrease No. decrease of of $6.79 $6.79 per per month month beginning beginning July July 1, 1, 2023 for for aa residential residential customer customer using using 1,000 1,000 kWh kWh per month.

2023 Rather than than seeking seeking to to implement implement the the Prior Prior Period Period Factor through the fuel factor, Dominion requests authorization in the present proceeding, Rather proceeding, pursuant pursuant to to the the Legislation, Legislation, to to issue issue dedeferred fuel fuel cost cost bonds bonds in in the the amount amount of of approximately approximately $1.2702 billion, which consists of approximately $1.2578 billion of deferred fuel costs ferred costs plus plus approximately approximately $12.410 $12.410 million million of of up-front financing financing costs costs to to issue issue the the deferred deferred fuel cost bonds. Dominion states that this amount is an estimate of the June 30, 2023 fuel deferral up-front deferral balance, balance, reduced reduced by by the the share share attribattributable to to the the customers customers who who are are able able to, to, and and elected to, opt out of, or are exempt from, the fuel securitization bond financing. The Company utable Company further further states states that that in in early early August, August, itit will will make aa supplemental supplemental filing filing in in this this docket docket to to update the final fuel deferral balance, and that once the final balance is known, it will be able to calculate make calculate the the final final amount amount that that will will be be subject to to securitization. securitization. subject Dominion seeks seeks to to utilize utilize aa special special purpose purpose entity entity to to issue issue securitized securitized bonds bonds to to finance finance the the fuel fuel deferral Dominion deferral balance balance as as of of June June 30, 30, 2023.

2023. The The Company Company asserts asserts that that the the proceeds proceeds from from these these bonds would would be be used used to to satisfy satisfy the the unrecovered unrecovered fuel fuel balance balance and and reduce reduce the the near-term near-term impact impact to bonds to customers. customers.

According to to Dominion, Dominion, the the amortization amortization of of these these bonds bonds would would be be structured structured to to provide provide an an annual annual revenue According revenue requirement requirement (including (including payments payments of of interest, interest, principal, principal, and and ongoing ongoing financing financing costs) over over the the term term of of the the securitization securitization period. period. Customers Customers subject subject to to the the fuel fuel securitization securitization would costs) would be be billed billed aa separate separate non-bypassable non-bypassable fuel fuel securitization securitization charge charge on on aa per per kWh kWh basis basis (“Deferred Fuel Fuel Cost Cost Charge”) Charge”) beginning beginning soon soon after after the the issuance issuance of of the the bonds, bonds, which, which, if if approved approved by (“Deferred by the the Commission, Commission, is is expected expected to to occur occur in in early early 2024.

2024. The The Deferred Deferred Fuel Fuel Cost Cost Charge would would be be subject subject to to periodic periodic true-ups true-ups to to ensure ensure that that the the revenue revenue requirements requirements associated associated with Charge with the the bonds bonds are are received received on on aa timely timely basis. basis.

In its Petition, Dominion analyzed two transaction structures for the bonds – one with a scheduled final maturity date of approximately seven In its Petition, Dominion analyzed two transaction structures for the bonds – one with a scheduled final maturity date of approximately seven years, years, and and one one with with aa scheduled scheduled final final mamaturity date date of of approximately approximately ten ten years. years. The The Company Company states states that that an an approximately approximately seven seven year year amortization turity amortization of of the the deferred deferred fuel fuel cost cost bonds bonds would would result result in in an an estimated estimated initial initial monthly monthly charge to a typical residential customer using 1,000 kWh per month of $3.05, and the approximately ten year amortization bond structure would result in an estimated initial monthly charge to a typical residential customer using 1,000 kWh per month of $3.05, and the approximately ten year amortization bond structure would result in an estimated initial monthly charge of of $2.29. $2.29. As As the the Company Company notes, notes, these these bill bill impacts impacts are are estimates, estimates, as as the the actual actual interest interest rates, charge rates, terms, terms, tranches, tranches, and and other other characteristics characteristics of of the the bonds bonds will will be be determined determined at at the the time time of pricing pricing of of the the bonds bonds and and will will depend depend on on prevailing prevailing market market conditions. conditions. of Interested persons persons are are encouraged encouraged to to review review Dominion’s Dominion’s Petition Petition and and supporting supporting documents documents in in full Interested full for for details details about about these these and and other other proposals. proposals.

The Commission Commission entered entered an an Order Order for for Notice Notice and and Hearing Hearing in in this this proceeding proceeding that, that, among other other things, scheduled public hearings on Petition.

The deterThe things, scheduled public hearings on the the Company’s Company’s Petition.

The Commission Commission determined that, that, to to the the extent extent practicable, practicable, for all all purposes purposes including discovery, prefiling prefilingamong testimony, and hearing dates, the procedural schedules in this docket (PUR-2023-00112) and Case mined for including discovery, testimony, and hearing dates, the procedural schedules in this docket (PUR-2023-00112) and Case No. PUR-2023-00067 (Dominion’s fuel factor proceeding) shall be combined – without the cases or case numbers being consolidated.

No. PUR-2023-00067 (Dominion’s fuel factor proceeding) shall be combined – without the cases or case numbers being consolidated.

On September September 5, 5, 2023, 2023, at at 10 10 a.m., a.m., the the Hearing Hearing Examiner Examiner assigned assigned to to this case case will will hold hold aa telephonic telephonic hearing, with witness present in the Commission’s courtroom, the purpose of On hearing, with no no present in theprovide Commission’s courtroom, for for the purpose of receiving the the testimony testimony of public public witnesses. witnesses.

On or or before before August August 29, 29,this 2023, any any person person desiring desiring to offer testimony as aawitness public witness shall to the Commission (a) your name, receiving of On 2023, to offer testimony as public witness shall provide to the Commission (a) your name, and (b) the telephone number that you wish the Commission to call during the hearing to receive your testimony. This information may be provided to the Commission in three ways: and (b)filling the telephone number you wish the Commission to call during the hearing to receive testimony. information be provided to thetoCommission in three ways: (i) by out a form on thethat Commission’s website at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; (ii) byyour completing andThis emailing the PDFmay version of this form SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; (i) out a (804) form on the Commission’s scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; (ii) by completing and emailing the PDF version of this form to SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; or by (iii)filling by calling 371-9141.

This publicwebsite witnessathearing will be webcast at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting. or (iii) by calling (804) 371-9141. This public witness hearing will be webcast at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting.

Beginning at 10 a.m. on September 5, 2023, the Hearing Examiner will telephone sequentially each person who has signed up to testify as provided above.

Beginning at 10 a.m. on September 5, 2023, the Hearing Examiner will telephone sequentially each person who has signed up to testify as provided above.

On September 6, 2023, at 10 a.m., in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, the Hearing Examiner On 2023, to at 10 a.m.,testimony in the Commission’s second floor courtroom the Tyler Building, 1300 East Street, Richmond, willSeptember convene a6, hearing receive and evidence related to the Petition located from theinCompany, any respondents, andMain the Commission’s Staff.Virginia 23219, the Hearing Examiner will convene a hearing to receive testimony and evidence related to the Petition from the Company, any respondents, and the Commission’s Staff.

To promote administrative efficiency and timely service of filings upon participants, the Commission has directed the electronic filing of testimony and pleadings, unless they contain To promote administrative efficiency timely service participants, the Commission has directed the electronic filing of testimony and pleadings, unless they contain confidential information, and requiredand electronic serviceof onfilings partiesupon to this proceeding. confidential information, and required electronic service on parties to this proceeding.

An electronic copy of the public version of the Company’s Petition may be obtained by submitting a written request to counsel for the Company: Elaine S. Ryan, Esquire, McGuireAn electronic copy of the public of the Company’s Petition may 23219, be obtained by submitting a written request to counsel for also the Company: Elaine S. Ryan, Esquire, McGuireWoods LLP, Gateway Plaza, 800version East Canal Street, Richmond, Virginia or eryan@mcguirewoods.com.

Interested persons may download unofficial copies of the public Woods 800 documents East Canal filed Street, Virginia 23219, or eryan@mcguirewoods.com.

Interested persons also may download unofficial copies of the public versionLLP, of theGateway PetitionPlaza, and other in Richmond, this case from the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. version of the Petition and other documents filed in this case from the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information.

On or before August 29, 2023, any interested person may submit comments on the Petition by following the instructions found on the Commission’s website: On or before August 29, 2023, any interested person may submit the Petition by following instructions found on the website: scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments.

Thosecomments unable, ason a practical matter, to submitthe comments electronically mayCommission’s file such comments

by U.S. mail to the Clerk of scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments.

Those unable, as2118, a practical matter,Virginia to submit comments All electronically may file such comments

by U.S. mail to the Clerk the State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box Richmond, 23218-2118. such comments shall refer to Case Nos. PUR-2023-00067 andof the State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118.

All such comments shall refer to Case Nos. PUR-2023-00067 and PUR-2023-00112.

PUR-2023-00112.

On or before August 1, 2023, any person or entity wishing to participate as a respondent in this proceeding may do so by filing a notice of participation at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling.

On or before 1, 2023,matter, any person to participate as a respondent thisnotice proceeding do so by filing of participation at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling.

Those unable,August as a practical to fileora entity notice wishing of participation electronically may fileinsuch at the may address listed above.a notice Such notice of participation shall include the email Those unable, as aparties practical to file aifnotice of participation electronically may file such notice at the listed above. Suchon notice of participation shall Pursuant include the addresses of such or matter, their counsel, available.

The respondent simultaneously shall serve a copy of address the notice of participation counsel to the Company. to email 5 VAC addresses such parties or counsel, ifofavailable.

The respondent shall serve a copyofofPractice”), the notice any of participation on counselshall to thesetCompany.

5 VAC 5-20-80 B,ofParticipation as their a respondent, the Commission’s Rules ofsimultaneously Practice and Procedure (“Rules notice of participation forth: (i) Pursuant a precise to statement 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rulesand of Practice”), any notice of participation shall setAny forth: (i) a precisecorporastatement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. organization, of theor interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific soughtbytocounsel the extent then known; the factual and legal forofthe action. All Anyfilings organization, corporation, government body participating as a respondent must beaction represented as required by 5and VAC(iii) 5-20-30, Counsel, of thebasis Rules Practice. shall refer to Case tion, government body participating as a respondent must beinformation representedabout by counsel as required by 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of the Rules of Practice. shall referOrder to Case Nos.or PUR-2023-00067 and PUR-2023-00112.

For additional participation as a respondent, any person or entity should obtain a copy ofAll thefilings Commission’s for Nos. PUR-2023-00067 Notice and Hearing. and PUR-2023-00112. For additional information about participation as a respondent, any person or entity should obtain a copy of the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing.

On or before August 9, 2023, each respondent may file with the Clerk of the Commission, at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling, any testimony and exhibits by which the respondent expects to establish case. 9, Any respondent unable, asmay a practical to file testimony and exhibits electronically may file such U.S. mailand to exhibits the Clerkbyofwhich the Commission at theexpects address On or beforeits August 2023, each respondent file withmatter, the Clerk of the Commission, at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling, anyby testimony the respondent listed above.itsEach testimony shall include a summary one page.

All testimony and exhibits shall be by served thetoStaff, the Company, and all other to establish case.witness’s Any respondent unable, as a practical matter,not to to fileexceed testimony and exhibits electronically may file such U.S.on mail the Clerk of the Commission at respondents the address simultaneous with its filing. testimony In all filings, respondents shall comply the Rules of Practice, as modified but notonlimited to: the 5 VAC 5-20-140, andrespondents service, listed above. Each witness’s shall include a summary not with to exceed one page.

All testimony and herein, exhibitsincluding, shall be served the Staff, Company, andFiling all other and 5 VAC 5-20-240, Prepared testimony and exhibits.shall All filings to Case PUR-2023-00067 and PUR-2023-00112. simultaneous with its filing.

In all filings, respondents complyshall withrefer the Rules ofNos. Practice, as modified herein, including, but not limited to: 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, and 5 VAC 5-20-240, Prepared testimony and exhibits. All filings shall refer to Case Nos. PUR-2023-00067 and PUR-2023-00112.

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 filed for Notice andform Hearing, all filings fully the requirements of 5 VAC Copies andpaper. format,Inofallthe Rules of Practice.

Any documents in paper with the Office shall of thecomply Clerk of the with Commission in this docket may 5-20-150, use both sides of the other respects, except as modified by the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing, all filings shall comply fully with the requirements of 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Rules of Practice.

The public version of the Company’s Petition, the Commission’s Rules of Practice, the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing, and other documents filed in the case may be viewed at: version scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information.

The public of the Company’s Petition, the Commission’s Rules of Practice, the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing, and other documents filed in the case may be VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY viewed at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information.

VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY

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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING FAUQUIER EVENTS JULY 26 TO AUG. 4 CHURCH EVENTS Community What: Emmanuel’s Treasures When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, to Sunday, Aug. 5 Where: Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 105 E. Washington St., Middleburg Info: Shop exceptional items at the church ONGOING EVENTS Fauquier County Libraries - All Story Times are on hiatus Monday, July 31, through Friday, Aug. 18 Chorale What: Come Sing with The Blue Ridge Chorale - Registration open until Sept. 11 When: Practices on Mondays at 6:30 p.m., beginning Aug. 28 Where: Culpeper United Methodist Church, 1233 Oaklawn Drive, Culpeper Info: Registration will begin at 6 p.m.; those interested can sign up in person until September 11 Registration: https://www.brcsings.com Waldo What: Where’s Waldo in Old Town Warrenton for families When: Through Monday, July 31 Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: Pick up a Find Waldo stamp card which lists all the participating sites; find Waldo and get a card stamped or signed and be entered into a grand prize drawing for Waldo books and paraphernalia; 540-878-5358 Inspiration What: Inspirational Study-What on Earth am I Here For? When: Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. to noon, July 14, to Aug. 11 Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Registration: 540-349-5814 Info: A companion study for Rick Warren’s “The Purpose Driven Life.” Discover personal and spiritual growth Grief What: Five Faces of Grief When: Every Friday, 6 to 7:30 p.m., July 24, to July 28 Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Registration: 540-349-5814 Info: Five-day seminar to learn about the five faces of grief Support What: Parkinsons Piedmont Support Group When: 12:15 to 2 p.m., third Monday of every month (upstairs in the exercise room) Where: Chestnut Forks Tennis and Fitness Club, 6379 Airlie Road, Warrenton Info: Kendal Blaser, 540-222-6000 or Blaserx4@aol.com Recovery What: 12-Step Recovery Programs, i.e., Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Narcotics Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, etc.

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

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

TWMP.org

Farmers Market Warrenton Farmers Market peak season When: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, April 22, to Nov. 18 Where: 21 Main St., Old Town Warrenton Info: Indoor and outdoor spaces Marshall Farmers Market When: 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays, May 12, to Oct. 27 Where: 8238 W. Main St., Marshall Info: Local farmers, businesses and artisans in Fauquier County; sponsored by Marshall Moving Forward Marshall Farmers Market When: 4:30 to 7:30 Wednesdays, May 24,

to Oct. 25 Where: Buchanan Hall, 8549 John S. Mosby Highway, Upperville Info: Farm fresh meats and produce; artisan goods; live music; food trucks Archwood Green Barns Farmers Market When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, May 7, to November 19 Where: Archwood Green Barns Farmers Market, 4557 Old Tavern Road, The Plains Info: Fruits, vegetables, baked goods, goat cheese, meats and seafood (fresh and frozen) Middleburg Farmers Market When: 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, May 20, to October 28 Where: Middleburg Community Charter School, 101 N. Madison St., Middleburg Info: Dogs on a leash are welcome Food assistance What: Peas and Grace for those in need When: 8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, and 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturdays Where: Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains Spiritual Care Support Ministries What: Support groups/counseling and special events for those experiencing the death of a loved one, divorce and chronic illness When: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; closed on Sunday Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Info: 540-349-5814 or www.scsm.tv The S.E.E. Recovery Center What: Recovery-oriented groups, meetings and the opportunity to speak with someone about mental health or substance use recovery When: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday; and 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday Where: The S.E.E. Recovery Center, 710 U.S. Ave., Culpeper Info: 540-825-3366 or SEERecovery@rrcsb. org

Wednesday, July 26 Book club What: Non-Fiction Book Club When: Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 26 Where: John Barton Payne Community Hall, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton Registration: https://bit.ly/ nonfictionjuly2023 Info: Discussion will be led by Bob Jacobs, a local educator, on “And There Was Light,” by Jon Meacham; 540-422-8500 x2 Older adults What: OWLS (Older Wiser Learners) Coffeehouse for active, older adults When: 2:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 26 Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: An additional coffeehouse social to accompany the regular OWLS monthly program to enjoy conversation, games and new friends; refreshments provided Crafts What: Crafts on the Go Wednesdays When: All day Wednesday, July 26 Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton; John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall; and Bealeton Branch Library, 10977 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: Craft bags for children will be available while supplies last at the Youth Services desk at all locations; choose from prek/child and tween bags; only one bag per child ESL class What: English-as-a-second-language class presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education programs When: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, and Wednesday, Aug. 2 Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: 540-718-8243 Horses What: Summer Show series

When: 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, and Wednesday, Aug. 2 Where: Picturesque Farm, 7769 Piccadilly Drive, Warrenton Registration: 540-349-2026 or kristy@ picturesquefarm.com Info: Casual attire Health What: Wednesday Wind Down for adults When: 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, and Wednesday, Aug. 2 Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Info: De-stressing activity Skill building What: Pre-K Skill Builders for ages 3 to 5 with caregiver When: 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, July 26, and Wednesday, Aug. 2 Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Story time What: Science Heroes - Saving Earth Together for elementary and middle school students When: 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 26 Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Info: Story time and experiments Alzheimer’s support What: Alzheimer’s and Dementia-Related Illnesses When: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 26 Where: The Villa at Suffield Meadows, 6735 Suffield Lane, Warrenton Registration: 540-316-3800 Info: Family members and friends who know someone living with these related illnesses are invited to attend

Thursday, July 27 Senior supper What: Senior Supper for 55-plus seniors When: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 27, and Thursday, Aug. 3 Where: Bistro on the Hill, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton Cost: $7.50 Coffee and conversation What: Fellowship, encouragement, hope through conversation with others When: 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, July 27, and Thursday, Aug. 3 Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Info: 540-349-5814; coffee, tea, light refreshments Writing What: Time Management for Writers When: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 27 Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: Overcome the most common time management concerns Art What: Art Cart for preschool and elementary school students When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 27, and Thursday, Aug. 3 Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: Express creativity with the library’s art supplies Dance What: Toddler Sock Hop for children up to age 5 with caregiver When: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 27 Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton SPLAT What: SPLAT (Science, Play, Language, Arts, Technology) for children ages 6 to 8 When: 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 27 Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Registration: https://fauquierlibrary.org/ services/kids Info: Learn about the world of science and technology with experiments, arts and crafts and books Story time What: Pajama Story Time

When: 6:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 27 Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: Stories, songs and activities; PJs are welcome Exercise What: Tomba When: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Thursday, July 27, Saturday, July 29 and Thursday, Aug. 3 Where: Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St., Middleburg Info: Tom Sweitzer’s version of Zumba; 540687-6373 Beverages What: Mocktail Hour for adults When: 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 27 Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Info: Learn how to make non-alcoholic beverages while playing board games and putting together puzzles DIY What: DIY - Beach in a Jar for adults and high school students When: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 27 Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Cost: All supplies provided Info: Design what the beach looks like to you Workshop What: Charcuterie Workshop class for ages 10 and up When: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 27 Where: Barking Rose Brewery, 9057 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton Cost: $65; all supplies and a pint of beer are included Tickets: https://www.barkingrose.com/ product-page/charcuterie-workshop Info: Learn how to build an 8-inch plate with fun designs Cornhole What: Cornhole Tournament with Chelsea Johnson When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 27 Where: O’Brien’s Irish Pub, 380 Broadview Ave., Warrenton Info: Food and drink specials Karaoke What: Karaoke Nights When: 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 27, and Thursday, Aug. 3 Where: Craft and Crust Pizza Tavern, 204 E. Main St., Remington Reservations: 540-439-5157 Live music What: Featuring Sharif El-Mahdi When: 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 27 Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton

Friday, July 28 Waldo What: Waldo Party at The Open Book When: 4 p.m. Friday, July 28 Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: Celebrate the finale of a month of searching for Waldo, games; treats and prizes; grand prize raffle drawing Book Cellar What: Books, movies and music for all ages; sponsored by the Friends of Fauquier Library When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, July 28, Saturday, July 29 and Friday, Aug. 4 Where: John Barton Payne Building Basement, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton Volunteer: 540-341-3447 Story time What: Story Time When: 11 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 28, and Friday, Aug. 4 Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: Stories, songs and coloring time in the children’s area; 540-878-5358 Pet clinic What: Pet Wellness Clinic When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 28, and Friday, Aug. 4 Where: Fauquier SPCA, 9350 Rogues Road,

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CALENDAR, from page 7 Midland Cost: Fee for various services Appointment: 540-788-9000 x208 Concert What: Open Late Concert series When: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 28 Where: National Sporting Library and Museum, 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg Info: Bring chairs or blankets; picnics welcome; no glass containers or outside alcohol; concessions available; free parking; pets must be leashed; 540-6876542 x35 or www.nationalsporting. org Blood drive What: American Red Cross Drive When: 10 a.m. Friday, July 28 Where: Sycamore Room, Fauquier Health, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton Registration: www.redcross.org or 1-800-733-2767 Comedy What: The Addams Family School Edition When: 7 p.m. Friday, July 28, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, July 29 Where: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Cost: Tickets $20 adult; $15 seniors, youth (under age 17) Reservations: 703-993-7550

Saturday, July 29 Book signing What: Book Signing with LeLe Jones Sneed and True Eden When: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 29 Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | July 26, 2023 Info: Meet author, LeLe Jones and her daughter True Eden, and pick up a signed copy of their book, “Be True to You;” 540-878-5358 Community What: Family Farm Day at Whiffletree Farm When: 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 29 Where: Whiffletree Farm, 8717 Springs Road, Warrenton Info: Co-hosted by the Marshall Chapter of the Weston A. Price Foundation; farm tour and chickencutting demo; introduction to ancestral eating; Q&A with local author Erin O’Donnell on her book “Fully Alive Families;” door prizes; face painting; corn hold; snow cones; and more Reading What: Summer Reading Program Last Hurrah When: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 29 Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton; John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall; and Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: Summer reading program participants drop by any library location and make a sundae and enter to win an Encyclopedia Prehistorica pop-up book Story time What: Fox Tales Story Time for all ages When: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, July 29 Where: National Sporting Library and Museum, 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg Festival What: Cannasummerfest 2023

When: Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 29 Where: Wollam Gardens, 5167 Jeffersonton Road, Jeffersonton Info: Sign up for a medical card; talk to local dispensaries; learn how to grow your own; infuse your food; shop; smoke; live music; 540-9373222 Open house What: OBH Barrel Room Open House When: 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 29 Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton Info: View the new event space; hors d’oeuvres will be served paired with samples of craft beer

Sunday, July 30 Sketching What: Sunday Sketch When: 2:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 30 Where: National Sporting Library and Museum, 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg Cost: All materials are provided Info: 540-687-6542, extension 25

Monday, July 31 Book club What: Marshall Evening Book Club to discuss “West with Giraffes,” by Lynda Rutledge When: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 31 Where: John Marshall Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Join meetings: deborah.cosby@ fauquiercounty.gov or 540-4228527 Story time What: Family Story Time for all ages with caregiver When: 4 to 5 p.m. Monday, July 31 Where: Library, 101 Reed St.,

Middleburg Tuesday, Aug. 1 Community What: National Night Out When: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1 Where: WARF, 800 Waterloo Road, Warrenton Info: Meet first responders; K9 demo; dunk tank; information on community resources; food; fire truck and EMS display; raffle; rshockey@warrentonva.gov History What: Summer Movies for youth When: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 1 Where: Afro-American Historical Association of Fauquier, 4243 Loudoun Ave., The Plains Info: Designed for youth; select stories from the archives that tell of African Americans and events of history, 11 a.m. “Princess and the Frog” (G) for ages 6-plus, 1 hour, 37 minutes; 1 p.m. “Hidden Figures” (PG) for ages 8-plus, 2 hours, 7 minutes; movies will be shown in the auditorium, lower level; 540-253-7488 ESL class What: ESOL English Conversation Group All Levels for adults and high school students When: 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1 Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Yoga What: Adult Chair Yoga When: 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1 Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Info: Wear movement friendly clothing; 540-687-5730

Wednesday, Aug. 2 ESL class What: English-as-a-second-

language class presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education programs When: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, and Wednesday, July 26 Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: 540-718-8243 Birds What: Hawks and Owls for elementary and middle school students When: 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2 Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Info: See live hawks and owls with Liz Dennison of Secret Garden Birds and Bees Fair What: Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department Firemen’s Fair When: 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2 and Thursday, Aug. 3; 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4; 1 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 5; and 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6 Where: Brandy Station Fire Department Fair Grounds, 20057 Fleetwood Heights Road, Brandy Station Cost: No charge to enter the fairgrounds and free parking, cost for ticket rides Info: Live music; face painting; mechanical bull; dunking booth; parade; games; food; prizes

Friday, Aug. 4 Community What: First Friday Warrenton When: 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4 Where: Main St. Warrenton between Court and Fifth streets Info: Beer/wine garden; Fauquier vendors; food trucks; kid and adult activities; Fauquier bands

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William Waybourn at his Front Porch Bar & Grill in The Plains.

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Front Porch restaurant owner calls for unity after newspaper account details zoning dispute An article was recently published in the Washington Post regarding my business, The Front Porch Market and Grill, and our neighbor ICS Financial. I don’t write today to rehash the details of the dispute, as the article reported on the situation extensively. I write today to shift our attention away from the negative so that we might focus on the good that has emerged from all of this and move forward.

Immediately after the Washington Post story was published, The Front Porch Market and Grill received thousands of personal phone calls, emails, messages and social media comments from people in Fauquier County, around the country and around the world.

Message after message has been full of encouragement and kindness. We were so overwhelmed and inspired by the response that we set up a GoFundMe initiative—”Grace in The Plains”—to raise funds for our neighbor, Grace Episcopal Church and its LGBTQ+ ministry.

As I write this letter, the fund has raised more

than $27,000, and a generous donor, The Jonathan D. and Mark C. Lewis Foundation, offered to match all donations made from this point forward up to $25,000.

On Sunday, July 16, two pastors in our community spoke about the story and the response it generated. The Right Rev. Edwin “Ted” Gulick at St. James’ Episcopal Church in Warrenton eloquently and emotionally urged his congregation to “paint a different picture of neighborly love.”

The Rev. Weston Mathews of Grace Episcopal Church urged his parishioners to sow seeds of compassion and charity, to meet people where they are and to love them with joy and glee. I’m choosing to follow the pastors’ example, and I sincerely hope all of you will do the same.

We do not bear ill will toward the Washers or their attorney, Whit Robinson, of Robinson & Stover in Warrenton.

It has been reported that Regan Washer has received threats over the last few days. I do not condone this kind of dangerous and disrespectful

conduct. Such behavior does not unify or heal our community.

I hope, instead, that we will embody the values of The Plains that have always been the bedrock of our charming little town. We are a community that promotes kindness, mutual respect, compassion and charity. I hope that others share this sentiment and begin to work alongside us to de-escalate this situation and foster a more sustainable and positive example for our community.

If you are interested in donating to the Grace in The Plains GoFundMe initiative, you can find details on the Front Porch Facebook page. We thank you for your support and are grateful to the Church for all its good works.

Here’s to leaning into the positive, remembering who we are and moving forward — for good.

Letters to the Editor

Heroux’s data center vote raises ethical questions I am writing you in regard to the article in the July 12 edition about Town Councilman Jay Heroux. (“Heroux looks to improve infrastructure, cut meals tax if elected to the Warrenton Town Council,” July 12.)

Mr. Heroux states that candidate Eric Gagnon’s accusations are wrong and need to stop. However, the town attorney ruled that Heroux’s job did not place him in violation of Virginia’s Conflict of Interest Act for State and Local Officials. The attorney did not address the Town of Warrenton’s Code of Ethics.

The Town of Warrenton has its own code of ethics. Paragraph 8 states: In order to assure their inde-

pendence and impartiality on behalf of the common good, members shall not use their official positions to influence government decisions in which they have a material financial interest or where they have an organizational responsibility or persona relationship that may give the appearance of a conflict of interest.

The town’s code of ethics clearly states that even the appearance of a conflict is a problem. Mr. Heroux works for a company named Definitive Logic. Definitive Logic has bragged on its website about the work it does for Amazon. By the time the question of whether or not Mr. Heroux’s conduct violates the state conflicts of

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interest law, it is way past a violation of the town’s code of ethics.

So, Mr. Gagnon’s accusations are not wrong, and they are not going away. Mr. Heroux states he sleeps soundly. He was appointed, not elected. He sat stone-faced in the town council meeting where many hundreds of people attended and spoke against the data center proposed for Warrenton. He then made the motion to allow the data center to proceed. If his conscience does not bother him and he sleeps soundly, he is unfit for public office.

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Wrestling at 195 pounds in the junior Greco Roman division, former Fauquier High two-time state champion Kingsley Menifee won his first four matches in advancing to the semifinals of the 2023 U.S. Marines Junior National Wrestling Championships in Fargo, N.D. Menifee finished fourth, losing to eventual champion Joseph Novak in the semis. Menifee, who will attend Morgan State this fall, took sixth in the junior freestyle division.

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KETTLE RUN SUMMER FOOTBALL REPORT

CHARLIE’S CHARMED LIFE

Fueled by success, Cougars’ coach says he doesn’t want to be anywhere else

By Peter Brewington and Matthew Proctor

Fauquier Times Staff Writers

If it was the NFL or college football, Charlie Porterfield might well be gone, recruited to coach a new team as the hot coach of the moment.

But the successful Kettle Run High football coach is returning for his eighth year this fall, pleased and satisfied with the community and the program he has built.

“I have buddies that are asking, ‘What about this job? What about this job?’ And I honestly haven’t even entertained the option of anything else. I am so happy with where I’m at,” said Porterfield.

The Cougars went 14-1 last year and became the first Fauquier County high school to play for a state football title, losing to Dinwiddie County. They’ve won three straight Northwestern District Class 4 titles.

Because of those stupendous results this is a ripe time for Porterfield to seek new horizons locally. It’s a common trend for Fauquier County teachers to leave for higher salaries in the larger neighboring counties of Fairfax, Loudoun or Prince William, or for coaches to aspire to climb to a larger program.

Former Liberty coach Sean Finnerty moved to Patriot after a winning run. Former Liberty activities director Jerry Carter eventually moved to Briar Woods to become

KETTLE RUN SCHEDULE

Aug. 10 Home scrimmage vs. Heritage Aug. 17 Scrimmage at Eastern View Aug. 25 at Liberty, 7 p.m.

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

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

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

Oct. 6 at Meridian, 7 p.m.

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

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

Oct. 27 at Fauquier, 7 p.m.

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

AD. Former Fauquier coach Greg Hatfield is now at Battlefield.

Porterfield says he doesn’t feel that pull right now, citing his “fantastic” players.

“I think I’m so spoiled with the kids that I get to coach every day because they have no problem showing up to work,” he said.

“They’ve bought into my staff and I’s vision of what the program should be and embraced that. So, it’s really been a phenomenal eight years at Kettle Run. I told somebody, I don’t think I’ll be a head coach anywhere else. However long I’m a head coach, I would love to be at Kettle Run. I think it is such a special place.”

This season looms as a transitional one as the Cougars welcome a new quarterback in 5-foot-8 Jake Mulhern, a shifty runner and thrower who takes over for record-setting Abram Chumley.

“Mulhern’s got some wheels and can improvise and do some things

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Kettle Run coach Charlie Porterfield has an upbeat personality and interacts well with his kids. After winning their third straight district title and finishing as Class 4 runnerup his program is thriving as it prepares to move down to Class 3. on the fly. He’s able to get out of the pocket regardless of where he is,” said Porterfield. “So, I’m super excited about kind of turning the keys to the castle over to him and letting him make a run at it for the next couple of years.”

Kettle Run has been reclassified from Class 4 to Class 3 by the Virginia High School League, a significant change that will see the Cougars face schools that have been smaller, which could fuel dreams of a state playoff run in Class 3.

Kettle Run is now aligned with Brentsville, Skyline, Warren County, Meridian and fellow county rival Fauquier in the Class 3 Northwestern District. The Cougars also play former Class 4 Northwestern District rivals Sherando, Millbrook, Handley and James Wood, as well as county foe Liberty.

“I’m glad we’re getting to play a lot of those same teams. I was worried about moving down and having See PORTERFIELD, page 11

‘We need Fauquier County as a whole to get better at basketball’ Kettle Run hosts their annual youth basketball summer camp to large turnout

By Matthew Proctor

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

Kettle Run basketball head coach Demond Tapscott envisions a world where high school basketball in Fauquier County is just as competitive as the rest of Northern Virginia.

Hosting the annual Kettle Run Youth Basketball Camp from July 10-13, Tapscott reached out to new campers, not just Kettle Run locals, with the goal of building up the level of youth basketball talent throughout the entire county.

“I want my campus open to anybody and everybody, I don’t care if it’s a rival school, private school. I’m

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Kettle Run boys basketball coach Demond Tapscott (in center between campers) said 125 kids came to the school’s camp two weeks ago. here to teach everyone because I don’t think it’s fair as a coach to single out that I’m only going to have a camp for the people who come to my school,” said Tapscott.

“We need Fauquier County

as a whole to get better at basketball.”

Including future Kettle Run, Fauquier, Liberty, Highland and even Gainesville students, Tapscott and his crew of 24 current and

former Cougar basketball player assistants ran the four-day clinic for roughly 125 campers ranging from the third to tenth grades.

Tapscott, in his fifth year involved in the camp, said

it was the largest turnout in years. “It’s good to see so many kids wanting to learn and come out,” he said. “The kids listened. I think they got a lot out of it. It was awesome to have so many of my former players, current players, come out and support and help. I think that shows the direction of the program, where we’re going.”

Among those helping Tapscott run the camp were his nephews and former Cougars Drew and Damen Tapscott and current Kettle Run hooper Conor Madigan.

“This is probably the biggest camp I’ve seen,” said 2020 Kettle Run graduate Drew Tapscott in his seventh year as a camp assistant. Drew, who graduated from Pennsylvania Highlands See HOOPS, page 11

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Kettle Run must replace graduated stars Jordan Tapscott, Abram Chumley, Josh Witte and Peyton Mehaffey.

PORTERFIELD, from page 10 five or six new games,” Porterfield said. “I think ending with Brentsville (on Nov. 3), hopefully that’s for the district championship. That will be a big one. I certainly don’t think we got an easy schedule.”.

Kettle Run has been active all summer, lifting weights and engaging in 7-on-7 games with Class 6 Battlefield. “Coach Hatfield and I have a very good relationship. Our players have a good relationship that tends to be very friendly. We’re not really keeping score. If you want to line back up and walk a kid through something, neither he or I have any issue with that. We know we’re never going to see them and they’re never going to play us in the regular season,” Porterfield said.

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He added, “It’s fun, especially seeing kids have love for the game, just having fun out here. Doesn’t get better than that.”

Damen Tapscott, a 2023 Kettle Run graduate who will pitch at Eastern Mennonite University, said, “I want to be able to help (the kids) as much as they need because I want to see some of these kids grow up and play for my uncle when they get older. So, if I came back one day and watch one of those games and saw one of these kids that I helped out, it would mean a lot to me.”

Madigan, a rising senior forward, echoed a similar sentiment.

“It’s great to be around the kids, give back to the community a little bit. It’s just fun to see some of these kids coming up. Hopefully they’ll play out here one day, boys and girls,” he said.

Campers were split into four different age groups: grades 3-5, grades 5-6 and grades 8-10. They started every morning rotating through six Cougar player-led stations, each focusing on a different basketball skill set: dribbling, passing, shooting, agility, free throws and “knockout.”

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“Everybody sees people shooting jump shots all the time. They don’t see Steph Curry in the gym doing agilities, they don’t see people working on passes. So, I just try to give them a little bit, not too much to make them not want to play basketball, just enough to give them basic pointers,” Tapscott said.

In the afternoons, each age group was divided into teams of six or seven for scrimmages to practice what they learned. Every team was coached by a pair of Cougar players and played 10 games from Monday to Wednesday to determine seeding for Thursday’s tournament, where each of the four age groups crowned a champion.

The tournament games were highly competitive as each camper wanted to beat their friends and each coach wanted to eliminate their Kettle Run teammates, creating an exciting environment for everyone.

“You get too serious at camp, you kind of have people shy away from wanting to come back. So, you put some heavy emphasis on skill work at the beginning, and then by the end of camp, when you’re having fun, all they remember is playing the basketball games,” said Tapscott.

With the camp as big of a hit as it was, space in the gym was tight, so Tapscott said he’ll likely spread it out over two weeks next year to accommodate the growing interest.

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Building community one book at a time Spirit of Fauquier

CAMMIE FULLER, from page 1

Fuller, 50, said she was surprised to have won and didn’t even know she was listed as a nominee. It’s not surprising, given she has so many other things on her mind. This includes a long list of goals that she hopes to achieve to support Warrenton becoming an even stronger community.

“My favorite thing about Warrenton is that it is a warm and close community,” Fuller said. “However, I’m hoping that it will become a place where, more and more, people can disagree on something but still be able to find ways to have real conversations from which (all) come away with valuable new perspectives.

Warrenton is a small community, and there is an opportunity for us to be a place where these traditionally tough conversations can happen.”

Fuller said she moved a lot throughout her early life. After living in Warrenton for 17 years, she calls the town her true home.

“My husband and I moved here when I was pregnant with my daughter,” said Fuller, a mother of two. “It seemed like a wonderful place to raise a family, and we settled in here as new, hopeful young parents.”

Fuller established the Open Book on Main Street in 2019. Since then, it’s become a space for everyone to feel at home – a place where people can find good books as well as fellowship and a sense of community.

“I believe that books and reading and the written word have the ability to change lives and the community,” Fuller said. “When you share something you love with someone, you increase your knowledge, your love and your compassion grows. Books in and of themselves are so important.”

Fuller began thinking of opening her own bookstore years ago, when she was working at a local elementary school library.

“I was working as a school librarian, and it was so frustrating when I couldn’t make book suggestions to kids based on the books we had in the library that they were enjoying,” Fuller said, recalling there was no local bookstore at the time.

“It was especially frustrating because I was working with the kids when they were really learning to be readers, and there are just some books you really need to just own. I kept saying, ‘I wish I could send you to a bookstore,’ and over the years, so many people kept saying ‘You should open one!’”

So she did.

When she first started the process of opening her independent bookstore, she had three goals.

“I wanted to curate a selection of books that meant something to me in what I wanted to put forth in the community – a really diverse, eclectic mix of great voices,” she said.

“I also wanted to provide what the community is looking for: a place for writers and readers to come and get what they needed. I also wanted to be a place where people can always get what they want, and that’s exactly

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Fuller laid the foundation for The Open Book with these three pillars, and it didn’t take long for it to become a vibrant bookstore.

The Open Book has many regular customers, Fuller said. She and her staff run a variety of regular events designed to satisfy everyone – from seasoned book worms to little ones just beginning their reading journeys.

“We have a running calendar of events to build community and a love of reading – including story time and other events for children,” Fuller said. “We also host a variety of book clubs. I’m somebody who loves to connect people and find peoples’ passions and help inspire them to find an avenue for their passions.”

One of the most popular book clubs at The Open Book has been “The Banned Book Club,” which Fuller launched last fall. It features books being challenged in schools and libraries across the country.

“We created the Banned Book Club in the name of discussion and getting real information,” Fuller said.

“If you are hearing about a book that is controversial, then come read it.

Access to information is really important in society. We have this book club as a way for people to read books they’ve been discouraged from. In the end, you might really respond or identify with something that you wouldn’t otherwise have any exposure to. It’s about reading the article instead of just the headlines.”

Fuller also uses her store to provide resources and collaboration opportunities for local writers.

“We have writers’ clubs and are constantly reaching out to our local writing community through book clubs for writers,” she said. “We need more people writing, so, my goal is to increase the accessibility of writers to the rest of their community within Fauquier. We also partner with the library to spotlight local authors and put on events for authors of all ages. We even have open mic nights for people to come read their writing to live audiences.”

Alison Zak, who works at The Open Book and recently published her first book, “Wild Asana,” credits Fuller for “chang(ing) her life personally and professionally.”

“She is relentlessly supportive and is committed to improving her community through actions big and small,” Zak said. “She and The Open Book are both irreplaceable gifts to the town of Warrenton. I’m proud to know Cammie.”

Fuller said she is constantly thinking of ways to evolve and scale her business to meet the community’s wants and needs.

“I want to offer more and better programming for our community – more ways to connect people on important topics,” she said. “I have some plans to build a writing retreat and for other offerings.

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“I take people through something hard and new, and I want them to complain … but I also want them to return.”

It’s the small efforts that add up.

Lemp, who teaches yoga, has been helping to keep people fit and healthy in Fauquier for 20 years -- the first 15 at Old Town Athletic Club and at The Main Street Wellness Co. in Warrenton since 2018.

Main Street “owners Gretchen and Andy Yahn were in my class and saw me walk by their studio one day. They called me in to talk. It all started there,” he said.

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It’s a model he is familiar with.

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Lemp also pushes himself. On his fitness bucket list is the Pen Mar Park to Harpers Ferry Appalachian Trail hike. “It takes 18 hours, on average, to complete,” he said.

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BEST BURGER & BEST NEW BUSINESS

‘Hyper-local’ focus is their secret sauce Cast Iron Craft House partner Wesley Ross said his new Warrenton restaurant didn’t set out to win “Best Burger” or “Best New Business” in Fauquier County, but he’s happy with the recognition.

It’s the “Smith Your Own Burger” that has everyone talking. “We had a customer who added all the toppings to his burger. It was the tallest one we’ve seen,” said Ross.

The appeal may be the painstaking efforts to source locally. Not just for menu ingredients. The barstools, copper bar top and metal-cut sign were all made by a local metal worker.

Cast Iron Craft House owners look locally first. “We source from what’s in season from the farmers market, from Living Pastures and Whiffletree, and are part of local (community supported agriculture programs),” Ross said.

The ingredients in their hand-crafted cocktails are also local.

“The whole business is hyper-local; 90% of the beers are sourced from the local region,” he said.

The owners originally set out to open a restaurant in Arlington. Warrenton lucked out thanks to COVID. “When the pandemic hit, we pivoted and decided that our menu was easily transferable to a food truck, so we began to shift gears. Not long after that, we learned about the 112-year-old historic building avail-

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BEST NEW BUSINESS, BURGER: The crew at Cast Iron Craft House, from left: Colin Russell, Alex Lepro, Wesley Ross and Tommy Reynolds. able in Warrenton. The owners were willing to work with us, and after major delays due to supply chain issues, we opened,” Ross said. “We still have plans to launch the food truck at a later date.”

Ross’s partners in the restaurant are two U.S. Navy veterans: Justin Clemons, who brews beers in East-

ern European and American styles, and Alexander Lepro, who brings his project management experience to the restaurant along with his family’s Middle Eastern and Mediterranean-style fare. Lepro’s family owned or operated bakeries, fast food spaces, buffets and bars in the South.

Chef Shane Armstrong is the tal-

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O’Brien’s puts family, community first Amanda and Jerry O’Brien plan to keep doing what they’re doing.

After their first year of business, they won13 Readers’ Choiceawards.

This year, after celebrating their second anniversary in May, they snagged 11 awards.

“The second year of any restaurant is a milestone. It’s when the business has found its feet and is up and running,” said Jerry O’Brien.

“We’ve set our standards, and now we must maintain them.”

But the owners recognize they couldn’t do it without help from their team.They especially want to recognize Madeleine Jackson (best bartender); her mother, Christine Jackson, (best waitperson); and Miguel Perez (best chef).

Perez was promoted from within when Ed Kellams left O’Brien’s.

Kellams was best chef in 2022. They also recognize the hard work of Angie Ellis, their assistant general manager, who helps ensure the O’Brien’s can spend time with their two young sons, Cian, 4, and Jack, 8 months.

In the past year, the pub added “Nora’s Terrance” tearoom, named in honor of Jerry’s mother who passed away four years ago. Jerry began working at age 12 in a bakery

in the small Village Sneem in County Kerry, Ireland.

“I learned to bake scones there.

My mother loved tea and my scones.

The tearoom is for her,” he said.

Jerry treats O’Brien’s like that Irish bakery, which thrived in a town with a population of just 400.

In Warrenton, the couple supports numerous fundraisers and makes donations to local organizations.

“Back home, the businesses in small villages always give back.

They can be found supporting the community’s youth sports, and in return, the families will support the business,” he said. “When we help people, they help us.”

Amanda said she thinks patrons enjoy seeing kids in the family-owned business. “There are a lot of family-owned businesses, but at O’Brien’s, you will see the family members. We want our guests to feel comfortable bringing their family to our restaurant,” she said.

Visit O’Brien’s at 380 Broadview Ave, Warrenton, VA 20186 (540) 359-693 https://obriensirishpubva.com.

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LOTS OF BESTS: O’Brien’s Irish Pub won 11 awards. The crew, from left: Brayden Jackson, Maddie Jackson, Christine Jackson, Tracy Durkin, Jerry O’Brien, Amanda O’Brien (holding Jack), and Miguel Perez.

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Home and Garden Best Carpets/Flooring

Colvin Floors, Inc. Runner Up: Miller Carpet

Best Ceramic Tiler

Miller Carpet Runner Up: Colvin Floor

Best Contractor

Peak Roofing Contractors, Inc.

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BEST CONTRACTOR: Peak Roofing, in business for 17 years, does about 700 new roofs a year. “It feels good to win,” said Valerie McCawley, fourth from right.

Runner Up: John Paul Design Build

Best Home Cleaner

Best Landscaper

Best Dry Cleaners

Tie: Genesis Cleaning by Joyce

Lee Highway Nursery

Acclaim Cleaners

Neatly Ever After

Runner Up: K.P.L.P. Lawn and Landscape, LLC

Best Home Improvement Store

Best Plumber

Appleton Campbell

Colvin Floors, Inc.

Appleton Campbell

Runner Up: Brian Hodul

Runner Up: Home Depot

Best Gardening/Nursery

Best HVAC

Lee Highway Nursery

Runner Up: Dominion Valley Cleaners

Best Electrician

Runner Up: MRC Plumbing & Heating

Best Roofer

Runner Up: Meadows Farm Nurseries and Landscape

Appleton Campbell

Paul Henry’s Window Installation

Runner Up: Ideal HVAC Services

Runner Up: Peak Roofing

Best Handyman

Best Interior/Exterior Painter

PMR Runner Up: Garner’s Handyman Services, LLC

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Compton’s Complete Tree Service, LLC

Runner Up: Kopeck Custom Painting

Runner Up: Greenway Tree Experts

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Thank You! To over 1,300 couples who married with Ciao Bella in the #HeartofWarrenton

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Best Wedding Services

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O’Brien’s Irish Pub Runner Up: Serendipity

Best Local Videographer

Carson McRae Runner Up: Leland Shook

Best Florist

Village Flowers Runner Up: Everlasting Flowers

Best Local Photographer

Best Wedding Services

Ciao Bella Runner Up: Airlie

Best Wedding Venue

Randy Litzinger

Blue Valley Vineyard And Winery

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Pet services Best Dog Walker

Maggiegirl Runner Up: The Happy Paws Pet Nanny

Best Pet Groomer

Brenda Howard, Paws Awhile Runner Up: The Dog Spa

Best Pet Motel/Kennel

Paws Awhile Runner Up: Pet House Suites

Best Place to Buy Pet Treats

Four Leaf Clover Pet Bakery Runner Up: Tractor Supply Co.

Best Veterinarian (Livestock) Piedmont Equine

Best Veterinarian (Pets) PHOTO BY RACHEL CRAIG

BEST PET GROOMER: Brenda Howard

Runner Up: Dr. Julie Brown at Northstar Mobile Vet

Professional Services/Money/ Finance Thank You Celebrating

New Baltimore Animal Hospital

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Best Accountant

Best Mortgage Provider

Marshall Consulting Group

Danny DeGroat, Integrity Home Mortgage

Runner Up: Lisa Chiccehitto

Best Bank/Credit Union

Bank of Clarke

Modal Music Studio

Best Financial Advisor

Runner Up: Drum & Strum

Stan Parkes, Edward Jones

Best Real Estate Agent

Best Insurance Agent

Carmen Rivera, State Farm

Becky Miller Realtor, Owner

Runner Up: Priscilla Hottle, Hottle and Associates

Best Insurance Company

State Farm Runner Up: Hottle and Associates

Best Law Firm

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Best Music Lessons

Runner Up: Summit Community Bank

Runner Up: Jay Tobias, Thrivant

Best Real Estate Agent

Runner Up: Oak View National

Runner Up: Walker Jones, PC

Best Lawyer

Becky Miller, Piedmont Fine Properties Runner Up: Brenda Rich, Century 21 New Millennium

Best Real Estate Firm

Century 21 New Millennium Runner Up: Piedmont Fine Properties

Friendliest Bank Associate

Dana Sherertz, Capital One Runner Up: Kim Sanders, Bank of Clarke

Friendliest Reception/ Front Office Associate

Marie Washington

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Runner Up: Robert Lawrence, Walker Jones PC

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BEST EMT, FIREFIGHTER (with Fauquier County officials): From left, Erin Kozanecki, deputy county administrator; Fire Chief Kalvyn Smith, Scott Chamberlin (Best EMT); Corey Butler (Best firefighter); Dale Kidwell and Janelle Downs, interim county administrator.

Best EMT

Public Service

Best Police Officer

Scott Chamberlain

Corporal Jeff Shaver

Runner Up: Matt Shields

Runner Up: Tie: Kevin Daymude, Molly Kimball

Best Firefighter

Best Politician

Corey Butler

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Shopping Best Antiques

Fox Den Antiques Runner Up: Second Street Hoarders

Best Farm Store

Tractor Supply company Runner Up: Tri-County Feeds

Best Furniture Store

Rankin’s Furniture Runner Up: This N’ That Amish Outlet

Best Gift Store

The Open Book Runner Up: Latitudes Fair Trade Store

Best Grocery Store

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BEST HEALTH/WELLNESS STORE: Erin's Elderberries' crew.

Best Jewelry Store

Warrenton Jewelers

Giant Food Runner Up: Harris Teeter

Best Health/Wellness Store

Runner Up: Hartman’s Jewelers

Best Tack Shop

Erin’s Elderberries

Tie: Horse Country & Tri-County

Runner Up: Natural Marketplace

Runner Up: Blue Ridge Cyclery

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HORSE BRIEFS MEET ‘SECRETARIAT’ ON AUG. 8 A two-ton, larger-than-life bronze statue of the most famous Virginiabred thoroughbred in history, Secretariat, will visit Middleburg on Tuesday, Aug. 8. Sculptor Jocelyn Russell crafted the statue, which depicts the 1973 Triple Crown winner in full flight galloping to win a race.

On Aug. 8, Russell joins Kate Tweedy, daughter of Secretariat’s owner Penny Chenery, at a reception at the Middleburg Community Center from 5 to 7 p.m.

The Loudoun Therapeutic Riding Foundation is sponsoring a free screening of the classic movie, “Secretariat” at 7 p.m., also at the Middleburg Community Center.

The statue is moving to Richmond two days later for a reception at Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s home before shifting to the Colonial Downs racetrack for the Aug. 12 stakes day at the New Kent County facility. The Secretariat Stakes and Arlington Million are being run that day, the richest-ever day of sport in Virginia. Reserve a seat for the movie on eventbrite.com.

RAINBOW CENTER IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS The Rainbow Therapeutic Riding

Sculptor Jocelyn Russell created a larger-thanlife bronze of Virginiabred Secretariat.

It visits Middleburg Aug. 8 and then makes its way to Richmond and New Kent County.

Center in Haymarket is actively looking for volunteers to help with their horseback riding therapy lessons for youth and adults. Prior experience with horses is helpful, but training is available. Find details at rainbowriding.org.

JUNIOR FIELD HUNTER CHAMPIONSHIP SELECTION TRIALS IN AUGUST The local Thornton Hill Hounds will host selection trials for the Junior North American Field Hunter Championship on Sunday, Aug. ®

27. Young riders in first field and hilltoppers can hunt with THH that day alongside mounted judges scoring horses and riders to select the best junior foxhunter in the nation. Find more on the THH Facebook page.

JUMPING CLINIC WITH OLYMPIAN SET FOR AUG. 19 The Piedmont Foxhounds will host a clinic – “Jumping safely in the hunt field” – with Olympic three-day event rider Juliet Graham on Saturday, Aug. 19 at Gum Tree Farm in Middleburg.

Lessons start at 8 a.m. with small

groups working on the flat and over fences to learn control for jumping in a group. Proceeds benefit the PFH Conservation Fund. Register at eventbrite.com.

HUNT TRAIL RIDES SET FOR JULY, AUGUST The Warrenton Hunt will host a pair of open trail rides on two consecutive Saturdays, Aug. 12 and Aug. 19. More information is at warrentonhunt.com.

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By Jessica Saadeh

Long & Foster R ealty

In case you haven’t heard, it’s tough to be a homebuyer right now. In the Washington, D.C. metro area, the total number of homes available for sale in June was 27% lower than June of last year. In Fauquier County, there were 88 newly listed homes compared to 145 last June, which is a decrease of 39%. Lack of available homes means that, despite higher interest rates, demand from buyers is still high.

It is common in this market for properly priced homes to receive multiple offers within a few days of listing. In order to be competitive, buyers are waiving home inspections, offering above list price

with room for escalation clauses and making offers sight unseen. Despite all of these efforts, some buyers are losing out on house after house. The process can be defeating, especially for a first-time buyer.

We are in a seller’s market and have been for some time now. With all of the competition and frustration with buying resale, it may be tempting to buy new construction instead.

Though their price tags are generally higher than resale, new homes have their advantages. With a custom or semi-custom home from a builder, buyers can choose their floor plan, upgrades (such as cabinets, tile and high-end kitchen appliances), and lot location. Some communities offer amenities such as golf courses,

walking trails and swimming pools.

There is comfort in knowing that everything in the home is brand new.

Appliances, windows and building materials are likely to be energy efficient, which will save money on upkeep and utilities during the first several years of ownership. Builders give buyers multiple opportunities to inspect the home during the building process and will make changes if needed, as well as offering warranties on the work. Some new communities will build “spec homes,” which are mostly complete at the time they are offered for sale.

Spec homes are not as customizable as the home was begun from scratch (though some options may still be available), but you will not have to

wait as long to move in.

The average turnaround for a custom or semi-custom home is three to six months depending on factors like material availability, weather and contractor delays. A spec home will likely be delivered in a similar timeline to a resale home (about 30 days).

Even when buying a home from a builder, having a buyer’s agent by your side is a good idea. Your agent acts as your advocate, representing your interests in a transaction. The nice people in the sales office represent the builder’s best interests.

The sales price, for example, is negotiable. Your agent will be able to do a price analysis to help you deterSee HOME, page 39

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We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Virginia’s policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the Commonwealth. We encourage and support advertising and marketing programs in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, age, familial status, or national origin.

All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Virginia and federal fair housing laws, which make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, or elderliness, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.”

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

For more information or to file a housing complaint, call the Virginia Fair Housing office at 804-367-8530 or toll-free at 888-551-3247. For the hearing impaired, call 804-367-9753.

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There’s comfort in knowing that all appliances are new.

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HOME, from page 38 mine how much to offer. Your agent will also be able to navigate the contract and make sure that everything is in order and the terms meet your expectations. They can provide insight and advice regarding upgrades that give the most return on your home’s value and which ones may not be worth the extra expense.

It’s important to read and understand every document that you receive before you sign it, so it doesn’t hurt to have an extra pair of eyes to look it over if any questions arise. A buyer’s agent will be with you every step of the way from your first viewing of the model home to the

closing table.

Choosing a builder is a crucial decision. An experienced agent will be knowledgeable about local builders and communities that have built in the past. It may even be possible to talk to someone who has already purchased a home from that builder and ask about their experience.

Most national builders have multiple communities being built at the same time. If you want to see a model home, but your community of choice doesn’t have one yet, your agent may be able to make an appointment to see a model that is built in another area.

It’s also a good idea to shop around for your mortgage. Builders will

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have a preferred lender, but you’ll want to have a good basis for negotiation on interest rates and closing costs. Your agent will be able to refer you to different lenders. You can also check with the bank that you use for your checking or savings accounts.

The right financing can make a big difference in your monthly payment.

Buying a brand-new home can be an exciting, daunting experience.

Make sure that you have the right agent behind you, who will have your back and work on your behalf, so that when you receive the keys at closing, you will feel comfortable and confident with your purchase.

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These property transfers, filed July 12-18, 2023 were provided by Clerk of the Court of Fauquier County. (Please note that to conserve space, only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed. The kind of instrument is a deed unless stated otherwise.)

Top dollar sale: $1,425,000 in Center District Cedar Run District Mary C. Sabatino to Matthew Wilson, 5 acres at Tower Hill Road, Midland. $660,000 RFI WC LC to NVR Inc., 0.6108 acre on International Drive, Warrenton. $297,000 Nicholas Steven McGough to Kristen Lynne Baker, 0.7311 acre at 3960 Saddle Ridge Court, Warrenton. $817,500 Lee District Faye P. Morris Revocable Trust to Maronda Homes of Virginia LLC, 12.2225 acres and 0.3523 acre on Sir Topas Drive near Warrenton/Opal. $200,000 Jbernard Pil Calpo to Stephanie E. Streat, 9059 Randolph Circle, Bealeton. $555,000 Kenneth Earle Hall to Julio Bustillos, Unit H at 11256 Torrie Way, Bealeton.

$160,000 Robert H. Hughes to Robin A. Robinson, 5.0184 acres at 14356 Curtis Road, Sumerduck. $100,000 Rock Investments LLC to Trigon Homes LLC, 2.1408 acres and 1.9606 acres on Union Church Road, Sumerduck. $250,000

Nokesville Properties Inc. to Dong Ryu, 0.9182 acre at 7192 Academy Road, Warrenton/Bethel. $675,000 CHC Building LLC to NABI LLC, 1.2685 acres at 7373 Comfort Inn Drive, Warrenton. $1,425,000

Center District RFI CM LC to NVR Inc., 1.1007 acres on Forestdale Drive, Warrenton. $272,000

Scott District Brandon J. Myer to Kevin Wysocki, 10.07 acres at 6007 Snow Mountain Road and 0.660 acre on Snow Mountain Road near Broad Run/New Baltimore. $750,000

Courtney Hayler to Adam Humphries, 457 Denning Court, Warrenton. $340,000

James McKeen to Brenton Doyle, 1.2052 acres at 7054 Hi Rock Ridge Road near Warrenton. $860,000

Jonathan James Urrego to Grant Pearse, 289 Equestrian Road, Warrenton. $675,000

Michael Gagin to Charles Stephen Files II, 3.7347 acres at 6375 Emerson Lane near Warrenton. $610,000

David G. Brunsink to Jeremy John Stackhouse, 0.5045 acre at 6437 Loudoun Court, Warrenton. $639,900

Richard W. Johnson to Joshua Burgess, 9.1546 acres at 6245 Squirrel Nest Lane, Warrenton. $795,000

Marshall District Robert N. Springer to Robert Wakefield Springer, 13.44947 acres at 8225 Falcon Glen Road near Warrenton. $600,000 Michael Fedore to Stephen Craig Simmons, 0.7312 acre at 3079 Rectortown Road, Marshall. $790,000 Michael Edward Cain Tr. to Robert A. Dryden, 1.6324 acres at 7458 Foxview Drive, Warrenton. $800,000 Kathryn M. Adams to Angela Kathryn Ballard, 11.0052 acres at 6041 Varzara Road, Marshall. $265,000 Jeremiah Silkowski to Michael D. Watts, 45.5 acres at 7045 Lovers Lane about 3 miles SE of Warrenton. $725,000 Summer Ann Enger to Jameson Francis Bassett-Horn, interest in 6.9032 acres at 5869 Free State Road and interest in 4 acres on Free State Road, Marshall. $150,000

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Jane Foster Rhein

John J. Murphy

Jane Foster Rhein, a long time resident of Winchester, VA, died on July 15, 2023 at her home at the age of 101. Mrs. Rhein enjoyed an active life with a large loving family until the day of her death.

Mrs. Rhein was born, raised and educated in Philadelphia. She married the Reverend Francis Bayard Rhein, also of Philadelphia, and together they moved, along with their growing family, to a number of cities as her husband was called to various parishes of the Episcopal Church in Pennsylvania, Virginia and Rhode Island. The Rheins lived in Upperville VA for the last 12 years of Reverend Rhein’s service where he was the rector of Trinity Episcopal Church. He retired in 1978 and the Rheins then moved to Winchester.

Mrs. Rhein had four children who all survive her: Patricia R. Turner, The Plains VA; Elizabeth R. Collins, Washington DC; Peter V. Rhein, Boston MA; and Jane F. Rhein of Newport RI. In addition she had three grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

For eighty years of her life, she spent summers in Saunderstown, RI on Narragansett Bay where the family has a summer house. All family members came regularly for visits throughout the summer and several of her children had house nearby. As the matriarch of the family, Mrs. Rhein was a kind force and led by example. She always looked forward, was firm in her values, cared deeply about those close to her and was a thoughtful loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

She was an avid reader of books, a vibrant presence at family gatherings and was always active in the communities where she lived. She was honored by the Winchester Medical Center for her 30 continuous years of volunteer service. She was a regular tennis player and an excellent bridge player with a wide circle of friends. She led a full and rich life and will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in memory of Jane Rhein be made to the Winchester Memorial Center Volunteer Department.

John J. Murphy, 76, of Fauquier County, Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2023. He was the son of the late Harry and Mary Murphy of Hastings, PA. He was the loving husband of Debra Murphy (Marshall, VA).

John was the loving father of Lauren Murphy (London, England) and Ryan Murphy, husband of Rachel (Haymarket, VA.) He was the much-loved grandpa of Rowan, Callum, Darcy, and Sullivan Murphy, (Haymarket, VA) of whom he was immensely proud.

He is also survived by his brother Harry, husband of Sandy of Holidaysburg, PA and his sister, Denise Sater of Lititz, PA. He was preceded in death by his sister, Louise Gerosa, wife of John, of Oak Ridge, NJ. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

John served honorably and heroically in the military (Army) during the Vietnam War, earning the Purple Heart for life-threatening injuries sustained, and a Bronze Star for his valor in combat.

Educated as an Electrical Engineer, he earned degrees at The Pennsylvania College of Technology, as well as Penn State University. He enjoyed a long and successful career working with several international companies, in the Industrial wire and cable industry. He traveled extensively, making lifelong friends.

When he was not busy traveling, he enjoyed a quiet country life in Northern Virginia, which he loved sharing with family and friends, He was an avid sportsman and athlete who enjoyed golfing, exercise and running (including marathons and even ‘iron man’ competitions.)

Everyone who knew John, also knew how much he loved family. He never missed an opportunity to be with his family, either one-on-one; or altogether. It was the thing that brought him the most joy in life.

Upon retiring, John quickly settled into a quiet rural lifestyle on the farm with his wife, dogs, and horses, where he often walked the country roads, enjoying the beauty and spirituality of God’s creation.

John was a strong and compassionate man of faith, with a very generous heart and gregarious nature. It seemed that everyone he interacted with would become a friend. This was true up to his last days.

He will be missed greatly!

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Warrenton, VA. John will be laid to rest with honors at Arlington National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. following the Mass.

Online condolences may be expressed to John’s family at www.moserfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to one of the following: Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center, 16198 Silver Lake Rd., Haymarket, Va. 20169. (Donations may be made in honor of John’s granddaughter, Darcy).

Saint John The Evangelist Catholic Church, 271 Winchester St., Warrenton, Va 20186 Wounded Warrior Project, https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org

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Blodwyn Virginia Speakes

Alexander Valentine Dingwall

Blodwyn Virginia Speakes,86, of Marshall died July 23,2023 at Gainesville Health and Rehab.

She was born February 23,1937 in Cumberland Township, PA to the late Allen and Mary Huffman McDonnell.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband William T. Speakes and her son Emory ‘’Joe” Mayhugh III. A graveside service will take place on Wednesday, August 3, 2023 at 2pm at Stonewall Memory Gardens, 12004 Lee Highway, Manassas, VA 20109.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.moserfuneralhome.com

Alexander Valentine Dingwall, 94 of Hume, VA passed away on July 15, 2023 at Fauquier Hospital.

He was born on November 21, 1928 in the United Kingdom and immigrated to the United States in 1956 settling in Arlington, VA. He married Patricia Calder Dingwall on October 11, 1958 and both became nationalized citizens in 1963.

Alexander was a Mechanical Engineer and co-founded Gauthier, Alvarado and Associates retiring in 1993. He enjoyed oil painting and listening to music- classical and opera were his favorites.

He was preceded in death by his son Keith. He leaves behind his wife of 64 years, Patricia and his son Jonathan.

The family will receive friends prior to his memorial service beginning at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton.

Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Orlean Volunteer Fire and Rescue, Orlean, VA or to the National Symphony Orchestra.

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Sybil Sasser

John Richard Rider

Sybil Sasser, 86 of Warrenton, died peacefully at home early Saturday morning, July 22, 2023, after struggles with heart-associated illnesses and onset dementia.

She is survived by her husband George Sasser of Warrenton, Virginia; son Barney Sasser and his wife Valerie Sasser of Great Falls, Virginia; granddaughters Morgan and Sydney Sasser of Reston, Virginia; daughter Becky Sasser and her partner Jim Scott of Linville, Virginia; dearest sister Helen Godwin of Belfast, North Carolina; and many beloved in-laws, nieces, nephews, and their children and grandchildren, most of whom still live in North Carolina. She was predeceased by brothers Oz and Newton Bartlett, and sisters Hester Jackson and Janie Glandorff.

Sybil was born January 5, 1937, in Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina, to Luke and Emma Bartlett. She attended Belfast Elementary School and Pikeville High School, where she, “Nina, Grace and Katie” sometimes skipped school drinking CocaColas with salty peanuts at the local drugstore. It was in high school she met George, her lifetime sweetheart. They were married August 28, 1955, soon after graduation, and moved to Raleigh for four years where George studied civil engineering at North Carolina State. The two shared a tiny trailer, celebrating weekends with a big bowl of homemade French fries. Barney was born in Goldsboro in 1959, the same year George joined the Air Force. As he trained, they moved throughout the U.S. southwest developing a passion for Mexican cuisine. Posted to Okinawa, Sybil traveled the globe with a toddler to join him, where later Becky was born in 1963.

Here she learned to cook Chinese food and made lifelong memories and friends, losing too many in service.

After leaving the Air Force in 1966, the family settled in Crystal Lake, McHenry County, Illinois, where Sybil made more lasting friendships, learned to water-ski and coined the term “domestic engineer,” which proved to be her calling.

In 1973, the family relocated to Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia. She loved to garden, bake holiday packages for neighbors, and cook, her children and their friends often gathering in the kitchen to visit and munch on leftover fried chicken and corn bread with molasses. With her friend, Beverly, she shared a love of making pickles, canning and impish shenanigans. Sybil also took up golf, made more dear friends and possessed one formidable drive.

In the 90’s, she finally got her grandbabies, whom she adored and doted on. George retired in 1997, when the two would enjoy more golf, bicycling and snow-birding in southwest Florida. Sybil attended numerous churches over the years, enjoying the variety of sermons and music, earliest Warrenton Methodist Church downtown and latest Turnbull Baptist Church, as physically able.

She was a very independent Christian, but true in heart and deed, imparting to her children and others those tenets of kindness and tolerance. She was self-deprecatingly hilarious and fun to be around. She was a loving, devoted, and supportive wife and mom.

She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

There are no services or celebrations planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests volunteering at Heartland Hospice, whose support was invaluable to the family, and/or donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the American Heart Association, or any charity of choice serving those in need.

John Richard Rider, age 76 of Catlett, VA passed away on Wednesday July 19, 2023 at Poets Walk in Warrenton with his wife by his side.

He was born June 29, 1947 in Warrenton to the late Robert L and Edith Ruth Dodson Rider.

Richard is survived by his wife of 56 years Nancy L Rider of Catlett. His daughter Dana Manley (Ronnie) of Warrenton. His son John Richard Rider II (Erin) of Bealeton. His Granddaughters Ashlin Manley, Kellin Manley and Aubrey Rider and his Grandson Liam Rider. He is also survived by his siblings. Charles Rider (Ruth) and Mary Goff of Warrenton, Lester Rider (Peggy) of Remington and Ethel Weeks ( Jim) of Bealeton as well as cousins, nieces, nephews, and a large extended family. In addition to his parents Richard was preceded in death by his siblings William Rider, Larry Rider, Dorothy Waggoner, Gladys Baker, Laura Kennedy, Lois Parsons, and Carol Fernholtz.

Before starting his career Richard served 6 years in the National Guard. After the military he worked in the family business R.L. Rider &amp; Co as general superintendent. Retiring in 2013.

Richard enjoyed spending time at home with his family, working in his yard and on his home, and helping family and neighbors with whatever was needed.

The family wants to thank Poets Walk of Warrenton, Heartland Hospice and Sharon Marsh for their devoted care in Richards final days.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday August 5, 2023 at Bethel United Methodist Church 6903 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA starting at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers please consider making a contribution in Richards name to Bethel United Methodist Church or The Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences can be made at Moserfuneralhome.com.

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PURPOSE OF NOTICE: To seek public comment on a draft permit from the Department of Environmental Quality that will allow the release of treated wastewater into a water body in Fauquier County, Virginia.

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PERMIT NAME: Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit – Wastewater issued by DEQ pursuant to applicable water laws and regulations.

APPLICANT NAME, ADDRESS AND PERMIT NUMBER: Fauquier County Water and Sanitation Authority; 7172 Kennedy Rd, Warrenton, VA 20187; VA0031763.

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Fauquier County Water and Sanitation Authority has applied for reissuance of a permit for the public Marshall Wastewater Treatment Plant. The applicant proposes to release treated sewage wastewaters from residential areas at a rate of 0.64 million gallons per day into a water body. Sludge from the treatment process will be transported to the Remington Wastewater Treatment Plant for further treatment. The facility proposes to release the treated sewage in an unnamed tributary to Carter Run in Fauquier County in the Rappahannock River watershed. A watershed is the land area drained by a river and its incoming streams. The permit will limit the following pollutants to amounts that protect water quality: physical and chemical properties, nutrients, organic matter, solids and bacteria. This facility is registered for coverage under the Nutrient GP with other facilities under common ownership or operation in the Rappahannock River watershed.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Virginia Electric and Power Company (VMRC #23-1398) is requesting a permit from the Virginia Marine Resources Commission to install a broadband fiber optic cable on existing overhead infrastructure 14 feet above a single 22 linear-foot crossing of West Branch Thumb Run, near Leeds Manor Road in Fauquier County as part of Fauquier Lateral 28.

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Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Warrenton will hold their Regular Monthly Meeting Work Session on Tuesday, August 8th, 2023, at 9:00 AM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 21 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia.

Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Warrenton will hold their Regular Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, August 8th, 2023, at 6:30 PM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 21 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia. Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on the following items: 1) Ordinance 2023-07: A public Hearing to Exempt a list of 34 Select Parcels from Taxation that have been exempted by Resolution of the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors. If the Town does not exempt those properties, the estimated tax revenue per year would be $22,746.

People having an interest in the above are invited to participate in the hearing and state their opinion regarding the above issues. The public may also choose to submit written comments through the Town’s website or by emailing citizencomment@warrentonva.gov during the public comment period, which will end at noon the day of the Public Hearing, August 8th, 2023. Copies of the Ordinance are available for review at Town Hall located at 21 Main Street, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Town of Warrenton desires to make its programs, services, facilities, and activities accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need accommodations or auxiliary services, please contact the Town as far in advance as possible.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Virginia Electric and Power Company (VMRC #23-0623) is requesting a permit from the Virginia Marine Resources Commission to install a broadband fiber optic cable on existing overhead infrastructure 35 feet above three (3) crossings of Crooked Creek near Highway 17 in Fauquier County. You may provide comments on this application (VMRC #2023-0623) at https://webapps.mrc.virginia.gov/pub lic/habitat/comments/ We will accept comments by the USPS provided they are received within l5 days of this notice to: Marine Resources Commission, Habitat Management Division, 380 Fenwick Road, Bldg. 96, Hampton, VA 23651.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEES’ SALE 4624 Lee Highway, Warrenton, Virginia 20187 (PIN: 7906-94-2360-000) Fauquier County, Virginia

In execution of a certain Deed of Trust, dated March 24, 2022, granted by Karla C. Bautista Martinez Jimenez, personally, as grantor and borrower, securing the repayment of a loan in the original principal amount of $140,000.00, which Deed of Trust is recorded with the Clerk of Circuit Court of Fauquier County, Virginia in Book 1723 at Page 738, a default having occurred in the payment of the Interest-Only Balloon Payment Promissory Note thereby secured and at the request of the holder of said Note, the undersigned Substitute Trustees (appointed by virtue of a Deed of Appointment of Substitute Trustee dated May 24, 2023, and recorded on June 1, 2023, with the Clerk of Circuit Court of Fauquier County, Virginia in Book 1749 at Page 2384) will VɈLY MVY ZHSL H[ W\ISPJ H\J[PVU H[ [OL LU[YHUJL VM [OL *PYJ\P[ *V\Y[ I\PSKPUN MVY -H\X\PLY *V\U[` *\SWLWLY Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186), on

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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