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A landowner’s plan to build a brewery on his Watery Mountain property has faced opposition from neighbors over concerns that such a development would cause dangerous levels of traffic on a rural backroad and disturb the “peace and tranquility” of the area. The landowner says his “nanobrewery” would be compatible with the area’s character; he promises the business would be “small, private and intimate.”

Jonathan Waldron owns 48 acres on Keith Road, about two miles

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Waldron plans to put his brewery along Keith Road, which connects to U.S. 17 and would serve as the brewery’s primary access. Travis Taylor, who owns Harkaway Farm right across Keith Road, has been one of the brewery’s most outspoken opponents.

Times Staff Writer

According to the Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company bylaws, no one who has been found guilty of “any crime, offense or regulatory violation” may be a member of the company.

Last year, the organization’s vice president, Brandon Phelps, was criminally convicted of threatening two other fire company volunteers.

Phelps is now the organization’s president, according to the company’s staff directory.

See WVFC, page 12

Therapists respond to calls alongside police in Fauquier and Culpeper

Embedded mental health clinicians help residents in crisis

By Randy Rieland For Foothills Forum

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Therapist Justine Burns rides along with Fauquier County Sheriff’s Deputy Alexyn Morgan.

The call was about a man threatening suicide. In response, a Fauquier County sheriff’s deputy drove to the scene, hoping he could talk him out of it.

He never got the chance.

When the man spotted a police car pulling up, he rushed back inside his house. There, with little hesitation, he shot himself.

That death last summer stayed with Sheriff Bob Mosier. He wondered if things would have played out differently if someone other than a uniformed deputy had shown up. He knew that for some people struggling with mental health issues, just the presence of law enforcement officers can escalate matters. They fear they’ll be taken to an emergency room, or even worse, to jail.

See THERAPISTS, page 4

“An officer can give someone a card with phone numbers on it. But the plan was to have someone who could follow up with these folks, who would dig down into a person’s history. Someone who could help them navigate the services and keep them from becoming a chronic burden on a community that has very few resources.”

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COVID-19 snapshot - Tuesday, July 27

The Virginia Department of Health released a weekly report about the state of Virginia’s response to the coronavirus on July 23. Key takeaways include: • The Delta variant is likely dominant in Virginia, creating increased risk for unvaccinated individuals and communities with low vaccination rates.

• First dose vaccinations have plateaued and show early signs of dipping in the past week.

• Most health districts have entered slow growth trajectories, and two (Loudoun and Alleghany) are in a surge trajectory.

The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District, of which Fauquier is a part, is in a “plateau” phase.

The report further elaborates, “The COVID situation has changed drastically over the past couple of weeks. Previously, cases had been declining or plateaued in most health districts. Now, most are on growth or surge trajectories. Vaccination rates are still below herd immunity levels; many Virginians are returning to normal; and the Delta variant is beginning to spread in Virginia.”

Vaccines

Virginia: 59.7% of the population have received at least one dose; 53.6% are fully vaccinated.

Fauquier: 55.9% of the county’s residents have received at least one dose; 50.5% are fully vaccinated (50.1%).

Perspective: In the state’s adult population (over 18), 71.6% have been vaccinated with at least one dose; 64.7 are fully vaccinated. In Fauquier’s adult population, about 67.7% of adults have been vaccinated with at least one dose; the percentage of fully vaccinated adults is 61.4%.

New cases of coronavirus

Virginia: 835 Tuesday; 691,018 to date Fauquier: 4 Tuesday; 4,861 cases to date Perspective: The seven-day average of new cases in the state is 687. It has been generally rising since June 20, when it was 129.

Cases in the Fauquier County School Division

Cumulative cases since Sept. 24: 191 -- 97 in students and 94 in staff members

Seven-day positivity average (total PCR tests vs. positive tests)

Virginia: 4.7% Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District: 7.1% Perspective: May 1 was the last time the RRHD percent positivity was as high as 7.1%.

Hospitalizations

Virginia: 55 on Tuesday; 31,208 total Fauquier: 204 total Perspective: In June 27 data from the RRHD, of the 512 people hospitalized, 95 have been older than 80 years old; 95 have been 70 to 79 years old; 95 have been between 60 and 69 years old; and 105 have been between 50 and 59. One hundred and fourteen have been 49 or younger.

Deaths

Virginia: 9 Tuesday; 11,515 to date Fauquier: 69 Perspective: In the RRHD District, of the 193 COVID-19 deaths reported in the RRHD so far, 88 have been in residents older than 80. There have been 52 deaths in those 70 to 79 years old; 22 deaths in those 60 to 69; and 22 deaths in those younger than 59.

FCPS is accepting applications for its Virtual Academy Students will learn remotely, but can participate in extra-curricular activities

By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

Fauquier County Schools will open for the 2021-2022 school year on Aug. 11, with five days a week of in-person learning. In addition, a new FCPS Virtual Academy will be offered to meet the needs of K through 12 students who learn best in a virtual environment.

FCPS Virtual Academy students will remain enrolled in Fauquier County Public Schools and will be taught by FCPS teachers. Virtual students will have the opportunity to graduate with a diploma from Fauquier County Public Schools and participate in extracurricular and co-curricular activities.

Program coordinator Michael Snell – who started in his position July 6 -- said “the interest in a virtual option has been out there for a while. It was time to ask the question, ‘How do we take the next step?’”

Snell said it is too early to say how many students will be enrolled or how many teachers will be needed. Student applications are coming in, but the process is just beginning. He said that once an application is received expressing interest in the Virtual Academy, the student’s school is contacted to obtain a recommendation.

Then, Snell will invite the student and parent in for an interview.

To make sure virtual learning is a good fit, Snell will want to learn whether at-home learning was a success for the student last year – was the child participating regularly last year? Were they keeping up with their work? He’ll also want to make sure that the family’s set up at home is conducive to virtual learning – Is the family’s internet service capable of handling the workload?

Is the child sufficiently comfortable with technology? Will parents be available for support? “Parents are a key part of this,” said Snell. “They are co-teachers with us.

Virtual Academy Coordinator Michael Snell with his 7-year-old son, Robinson Snell, on the first day of school last September.

Every family I have talked to, there is a family component.”

The academy’s coordinator said that once children are accepted into the Virtual Academy, they will be learning virtually for the entire school year.

He said that a number of teachers have expressed interest in teaching remotely, but Snell said, “We don’t know what we are looking for yet. Our focus is, ‘How can we meet the needs of students?’ but we don’t know what those needs are yet. If we have a big math need, we’ll need a lot of math teachers … ” See FCPS, page 9

Correction

In last week’s Readers’ Choice special section [Fauquier Times, July 21], a business’ name was misstated. The winner of the 2021 Readers’ Choice Best New Business award was Highflyer Arms/Flying High Engraving and Quilting. Highflyer Arms is located at 10 South Fifth St. in Warrenton. The firearms business may be contacted at 540-216-7960; Flying High Engraving and Quilting may be reached at 540-351-5937.

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Shifting mental health responses

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Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office’s Lt. Andy Marshall, coordinator for the co-responder program; Jim LaGraffe, executive director of Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services; Deputy Alexyn Morgan; Justine Burns, “co-responding clinician” with the FCSO, and Fauquier Sheriff Bob Mosier, outside of the sheriff’s office in Warrenton.

Therapists respond to calls alongside police in Fauquier and Culpeper THERAPISTS, from page 1 Mosier felt it was time to try something different. He raised the subject with Jim LaGraffe, executive director of Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services, which led to a larger conversation with other law enforcement, mental health and social services officials in the region.

The result is that first in Fauquier County and Warrenton, and more recently in the town of Culpeper, a licensed clinician has been going out on calls — primarily those having a mental health component — with sheriff’s deputies and police officers.

(At this point, more sparsely populated counties such as Rappahannock, Madison and Orange don’t generate enough mental health calls to justify the cost of embedding a clinician with their local law enforcement departments.)

Warrenton Police Chief Michael Kochis said when LaGraffe approached him about the program, “We didn’t overcomplicate it. We said, ‘Let’s try it and see how it works.’ It’s been great to have one person we can call when we need her.”

“Is one clinician in Culpeper and one clinician in Fauquier going to solve this? Absolutely not,” said Culpeper Police Chief Chris Jenkins.

“But they can have an impact in people’s lives instead of just defusing a situation.”

Deadly interactions

The idea of having mental health professionals answer emergency calls is hardly new. More than 30 years ago, a program called CAHOOTS (Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets) was launched in Eugene, Oregon. It was built around teams of medics coupled with mental health workers who would respond to certain calls instead of police officers. Some communities have adopted variations of that model, but in most places, the role of dealing with

Since the beginning of the year, Justine Burns has been embedded as a “coresponding clinician” with the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Department Office. mental health crises remains with law enforcement officers.

“Law enforcement is the default for every failed social program in America,” said Jenkins. “In most cases, we’re the only ones responding.”

That has sparked a rise in Crisis Intervention Training among police officers, a program designed to help them respond more perceptively and compassionately to people experiencing mental health trauma.

But those with the training are still outnumbered by those without it in many police departments. And even officers with CIT can find mental health calls challenging when there are situations that can quickly turn volatile and threatening.

“When you introduce a law enforcement officer into the scenario, it ratchets everything up,” said Mosier.

And that can be deadly. Since 2015, police in the United States have shot and killed almost 1,500 people with mental illnesses, according to a database maintained

by The Washington Post. One such

shooting by a Richmond officer in 2018 led to passage last year of a Virginia law establishing what’s become known as the “Marcus Alert” system. Named after the victim, Marcus-David Peters, a high school biology teacher killed while having a mental health crisis, the law is designed to ultimately shift more of the responsibility for handling these cases from police to behavioral health professionals.

But that won’t happen overnight, and for now, the challenges facing law enforcement officers are particularly daunting. Earlier this month, the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services announced that due to staffing shortages, it was temporarily stopping admissions to five of the state’s eight psychiatric hospitals.

Fewer beds are now available for mental health patients, which means they aren’t getting treatment and are more likely to end up interacting with police.

Then there are the ripple effects of the COVID pandemic. “Over the past year, we’ve seen more people have mental health crises that law enforcement officers have had to respond to,” said Lisa Peacock, director of Culpeper Human Services.

“Many times, officers out in the field desperately tried to figure out how they were going to deal with a situation.”

Reading things differently

Justine Burns understands this.

Since the beginning of the year, she has been embedded as a “co-responding clinician” with the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office. By her count, Burns has gone out on about 70 calls with county sheriff’s deputies, and another 10 or so with Warrenton police officers. She also has followed up on mental health-related, non-emergency calls that have come into the office.

See THERAPISTS, page 5

Efforts to reduce the role of law enforcement officers in responding to mental health emergencies took a step forward with enactment of Virginia’s Marcus Alert law late last year. It focuses on shifting more of that responsibility to trained clinicians and other behavioral health professionals.

One of the law’s key components is the creation of a voluntary database to which a person can submit mental health and emergency contact information for themselves and family members. Other information that can be provided includes medications a person takes and stressors that could trigger an aggressive reaction. The idea is that a dispatcher could do a quick search of the database during an emergency and relay relevant information to first responders. In this region, Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services is responsible for the database, and residents can now fill out the form on the RRCS website at rrcsb.org.

Other initiatives with the same intent, while not part of the law, are also moving ahead. They include: • The SEE (Support, Encourage, Empower) Center in Culpeper is a facility that RRCS will operate as a 24/7 recovery center. The idea is to provide a place where a person having a mental health crisis can be taken instead of a hospital emergency room or being left in an unhealthy situation at home. Once there, they could be stabilized in a calm environment, talk with a peer counselor or clinician and have follow-up treatment scheduled.

Right now, we lose a lot of people once they leave the ER,” said RRCS Executive Director Jim LaGraffe. The center, which is expected to open next month, will serve residents of Rappahannock, Fauquier, Culpeper, Madison and Orange counties.

• Mobile crisis units are being trained to respond to mental health emergencies in the region. These would be teams of clinicians who would handle low-risk calls. There already is a unit serving children and teens, but in September, several more will begin responding to adult mental health calls.

• A crisis call center is being set up to connect low-risk mental health callers to peer counselors, clinicians or a mobile crisis unit.

As proposed, 911 dispatchers will divert any behavioral health calls to a regional crisis call center where a mental health professional can do a quick assessment and determine the level of risk and most appropriate response. The caller might best be served by talking to a peer counselor. Or a clinician might need to go see them in person.

Or, if it’s a higher risk, law enforcement officers might need to co-respond with a clinician.

The target date for the crisis call center is early November.

- RANDY RIELAND

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Therapists respond to calls alongside police in Fauquier and Culpeper college in Oakland, then a behavioral health clinician. His new position, he said, allows him to combine his work as a minister helping a community with his professional training as a therapist.

He admits that he’s had to get used to riding in a speeding police car. Like Burns, he said he’s been impressed with the empathy police officers have shown to people with mental health issues.

But they’ve also acknowledged their limitations.

“Officers have told me, ‘I’m not wired for this.

This is your baby,’” said Bankas.

He believes that in addition to the perspective he brings to assessing people in crisis, his value has as much to do with what happens afterward.

“The element of follow-up is key to the quality of mental health treatment,” Bankas said. “But a lot of times, that’s where the ball gets dropped. Police are more focused on the here-and-now. They don’t have time to focus on one person’s situation all week.”

Chief Jenkins concurred. “An officer can give someone a card with phone numbers on it,” he said. “But the plan was to have someone who could follow up with these folks, who would dig down into a person’s history. Someone who could help them navigate the services and keep them from becoming a chronic burden on a community that has very few resources.”

Kochis agreed that the follow-up that Burns is able to do is invaluable. “We are not a big enough department to be able to follow up with people.

Justine is able to work on a long-term solution instead of just a Band-Aid. … We are too busy to get to the root cause of the problem. She takes the time to do the research; she knows the services that are available. She can help them get into longterm treatment” if they need it.

THERAPISTS, from page 4 She’s seen firsthand how intense and chaotic things can get. Burns admits that she’s had to adjust from what she was used to as a crisis clinician at the RRCS. By the time she saw people there, they had calmed down. Not so on the street.

“People don’t want you to talk to them, or they’re yelling and cursing at you to go away,” she said.

“But in this field, you can’t take any of it personally. You’re seeing people on their worst day.”

Still, Burns said she has never felt unsafe, despite the unpredictability of her new job. “The sheriff’s deputies have done a really good job of making me feel they have my back,” she said.

She has also learned to appreciate how she and the officers with her can read the same situation differently. “Say we’ve been told a person is suicidal. With their CIT training, the officers might see certain cues that make them believe that the person needs to be put under an emergency custody order for an evaluation at a hospital,” Burns explained. “But with my training, I can assess the suicide risk further and determine that this person is not at immediate risk. So, an unnecessary ECO has been averted. The person doesn’t end up with a hospital bill.”

Conversely, Burns might recognize that a person needs more help than officers can provide.

“She has a much, much broader knowledge of what resources are available,” said Lt. Andy Marshall, who is coordinator for the co-responder program.

“There might be times when our folks think that while a person might need more resources, they can leave them at home. But she might say, ‘No, there’s something bigger here. Let’s take them to the hospital.’ Or a deputy might not pick up on something, and she may say, ‘No, this person needs some resources. Let me have an extra con-

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John K. Bankas, embedded clinician and Culpeper Police Lt. Brittany Jenkins. versation with them.’”

She also has the training — and time — to dig deeper. “The difference with Justine,” said Mosier, “is that she doesn’t just say, ‘There’s an issue here.’ She asks, ‘What is causing the issue?’

That’s where clinical expertise comes in. It gives you amplified understanding.”

Kochis recalled, “We had a case where a homeless gentleman was wielding a piece of metal like a sword. We had a call about him and Justine went with our officers – her safety is very important to us – and she was able to come up with a long-term solution for the person.”

“Follow-up is key”

John Bankas describes the role of co-responder as the “missing piece” of his career. He is Burns’ counterpart with the Culpeper Police Department, although he’s been riding with officers on a more limited basis for two months while finishing training. Bankas, a native of Ghana, was hired not long after moving to Virginia from California, where he had been a minister, a dean at a Bible

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Proposed brewery faces resistance from neighboring landowners BREWERY, from page 1 from an existing winery on Falcon Glen Road -- Mediterranean Cellars -- north of Warrenton.

A Virginia ABC judge recently approved a limited brewery license for his business, 4J’s Farm Brewery, over the fierce objections of some neighboring landowners. Applying for an ABC license was just the first step in the process; for Waldron to build the brewery and begin production and sales, he would need to go through a building permitting process with Fauquier County.

Waldron has stressed that his plan to build the brewery is “by-right,” due to the size of the proposed site and the fact that “farm breweries” are allowed on land zoned for agriculture. This means that his plans would require no special exception permits or public hearings at the county level.

As ABC strictly governs the production and serving of alcohol, it is common for prospective businesses to pursue an ABC license before filing applications with the local authorities. ABC is required to notify county officials whenever it receives an application.

ABC conducts hearings when there are objections to the granting of a license. The hearing is meant to determine whether or not the operation of the license will have a detrimental effect on the surrounding area.

Senior Special Agent John O’Connell, who reviewed Waldron’s ABC application, testified at Waldron’s hearing that he had notified Fauquier County law enforcement, county supervisors and the local zoning administration when the application was filed in February. He also testified that “none of those agencies noted an objection to issuance of the license.”

The window for appealing the ABC license ends July 30, and Waldron said he will begin filing applications for building permits with the county soon after that license is finalized. Some neighbors vow to appeal the granting of the license to the state ABC board, citing concerns about the brewery’s potential effects on traffic, water quality, noise, property values and the “usual quietude and tranquility of the area.”

“We have retained legal counsel who is an expert in the subject matter,” said Travis Taylor, who owns Harkaway Farm, across the road from Waldron’s property.

Beyond those objections, some neighbors have expressed concern over the type of people who frequent breweries. “If successful, the brewery

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Jonathan Waldron bought his Keith Road property in February 2020. Now he plans to turn part of his land into a brewery, a move that has drawn vocal opposition from neighbors.

Waldron’s concept for the main brewery building. The 40 x 60 building, he said, is designed to fit with the agricultural character of the area.

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will attract a particular clientele, people looking for a more social environment, and that’s not consistent with the character of the area,” said Gary Roughead, who owns a farm about a mile away from the proposed brewery site.

The area surrounding Waldron’s property “is almost all an equestrian community,” said Taylor, “and the enjoyment of equestrian activities requires quiet and calm.” The noise of brewery activity would be “a definite threat to that equestrian enjoyment.”

Waldron, though, said those claims “couldn’t be further from the truth.” A construction safety manager with a degree in natural resource management, Waldron has emphasized that he intends to build and operate a brewery that will have little impact on the surrounding area.

Waldron testified at the ABC hearing that he had conducted sound studies to ensure that his neighbors would not be disturbed and that no amplified music would be played at the establishment.

The proposed brewery site, according to him, would include a 40 by 60 foot building, a parking lot and covered areas outside for customers and food vendors.

He also plans to plant Leland Cypresses to shield in the site and act as “natural sound barriers.”

The “one to two acres of property” is zoned as an agricultural district and a conservation district.

“This isn’t Anheuser-Busch moving in,” Waldron said. “It will be an extension of our home … a family-friendly place to have some good beer, eat some good food and relax responsibly.”

Taylor and other opposing neighbors have claimed that such an establishment would bring down property values. But the ABC judge, in his decision to approve Waldron’s license, ruled that “the greater weight of evidence demonstrates that rural real property values are not harmed by operation of a brewery.”

The judge’s decision went on to say that the objectors “also failed to establish reasonable cause to believe that a license would substantially interfere with the nearby residences’ current level of peace and tranquility.”

The objectors’ most “compelling concern,” according to the judge, was that the brewery would pose a threat to road safety.

Several neighbors have maintained that Waldron’s brewery would bring more traffic onto the area’s backroads, increasing the likelihood of accidents.

Keith Road, which would serve as the brewery’s primary access road, is not suited to high levels of traffic, said Janice Cessna, who lives a short distance from the Waldron property. “It has blind curves, narrow lanes and lacks sufficient lighting.”

Cessna, who has worked as a statistician, highlighted an informal study she had conducted, which found that “crash rates on Keith Road

are two to four times higher than on comparable roads” according to VDOT crash rate statistics.

“It’s not a safe road to drive on,” said Roughead, “especially for someone who might be more than a little impaired.”

Waldron, however, said that his plans went through a VDOT review process earlier in the year and were approved, provided that he widen the entrance to his property.

“The speed limit is 25 mph with a stop sign at each end of the road,” he added. “Safety is very important to me and our family, and we would work to stress the importance of safe driving and obeying the posted speed limits, which seem to be a concern and issue currently.”

Taylor, who is leading neighbors in their appeal to ABC, has also claimed that the brewery will negatively impact the environment.

“The huge requirement for fresh water that goes into the brewing process poses a great threat of exhausting the local water table,” said Taylor.

He also expressed concern that wastewater generated during the brewing process would enter the nearby stream, Towser Branch, which feeds into the Warrenton reservoir. If the brewery is allowed to begin production, he said, “we might be witnessing some substantial contamination.”

In a letter circulated to some of the neighbors in March, however, Waldron stated that “the wastewater will either be reused for the horticulture part of the farm or be in a septic system.”

“We plan to be as green as possible,” said Waldron, who has experience as a water treatment specialist. “This is our home, too. We want to take as good care of it as possible.”

Feeling that their concerns were not given the attention they deserved by the ABC judge, the opposing neighbors asked the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors to intervene.

“The county’s lack of comment in the current ABC hearing was taken to mean the county has no concerns of any kind,” said Taylor at the July 8 supervisors’ public meeting. He went on to ask that the supervisors “oppose the granting of an ABC license to 4J’s Farm Brewery.”

But rejecting an ABC license is not within the county’s reach, said Marshall District Supervisor Mary Leigh McDaniel, the district representative for all parties involved in the dispute. “[ABC] lets us know as a courtesy, but we really have no input in that process.”

“My first piece of advice to any applicant is to make sure you have the neighbors involved and on board with what you want to do,” she added. “It can quickly go south otherwise.” She suggested that public discussion can be useful in resolving disputes between neighbors.

“We’ve worked hard to get where we’re at,” said Waldron. “Not everyone has the opportunity to live in this area. We want to give people a taste of the good life.”

Liam Bowman may be reached at lbowman@ fauquier.com

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Therapists respond to calls alongside police in Fauquier and Culpeper THERAPISTS, from page 5

“We are too busy to get to the root cause of the problem. She takes the time to do the research; she knows the services that are available. She can help them get into long-term treatment.”

“That’s the biggest benefit,” Kochis said, “the follow up.” The Warrenton chief said that Burns works during peak call times, but if she is not available for a mental health call, she will follow up with the subject afterward to try to get them the help they need.

A mental health reboot

While having two embedded clinicians aligns with the priorities of Marcus Alert, their hiring was already in motion before the law was signed

by Gov. Ralph Northam in December 2020. According to LaGraffe at RRCS, that likely was a factor in the agency being awarded a $600,000 grant and being chosen as one of five public agencies around the state to develop pilot programs that start shifting safer mental health calls away from law enforcement.

Some of that money will go to setting up and marketing a voluntary database to which people can submit relevant mental health information about themselves, family members and children under 18. That could be relayed by dispatchers to responders in an emergency and could include information about people to contact, medications the person takes or stressors that could trigger an aggressive reaction.

CHIEF MICHAEL KOCHIS Warrenton Police Department

LaGraffe is also using grant money to staff a 24-hour “recovery center” in Culpeper, where people suffering mental health trauma in Rappahannock and elsewhere in the region could be taken to meet with a clinician or peer or simply calm down in a comforting environment. “This could be a game changer,” he said. “Right now, if you have a mental health situation, it’s either you go to the hospital or you stay in your home, which may not be the best place for you. There’s a huge void.”

The two embedded clinician positions are cov-

“The difference with Justine [Burns] is that she doesn’t just say, ‘There’s an issue here.’ She asks, ‘What is causing the issue?’

That’s where clinical expertise comes in. It gives you amplified understanding.”

SHERIFF BOB MOSIER Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office

ered with funds from RRCS and also grant money from the PATH Foundation, Northern Piedmont Community Foundation and the Culpeper Wellness Foundation.

LaGraffe acknowledged that doing a reboot on how mental health crises are handled will take time and patience. Some decisions on whether to send police to the scene will be easy, such as when a person has a weapon. Others will be tougher calls. And, except for what are obviously safe cases, should law enforcement officers always be positioned nearby in the event an interaction turns dangerous? How will police adapt to clinicians making the call on how to resolve a situation?

“Law enforcement is never going to get out of this business.” Jenkins said. “Do you think there will be squads of mental health workers responding to all these calls 24/7? That’s not going to happen.

“But I do think this is the wave of the future.

These clinicians can make a difference when people truly need it.”

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(Unfinished) Stories from the Appalachian Trail

By Aimee O’Grady

Special to the Fauquier Times

The pulse of the Appalachian Trail quickens in March as dedicated thru-hikers converge from across the country and throughout the world to commence the 2,190-plus mile hike from Springer Mountain, Georgia to Mt. Katahdin, Maine -until October, when the trail closes due to weather.

Throughout these seven months, the trail becomes a living vein stretching across ridgetops of 14 eastern states. Hikers are joined by other hikers and may walk miles together, over the course of days or weeks. But when one hiker steps off the trail; perhaps for a prolonged rest or to visit someone, fellow hikers move on. When the hike recommences, they hike alone or join new hikers.

Stories begin, but in many cases they never end.

Yard Sale (her trail name) strolled into our shelter singing at 8:45 p.m. It was nearly hiker’s midnight — when the sun sets and hikers sleep — at the end of our first night on the trail.

Donning her headlamp, she settled herself in for the night.

We were awakened by her 5:30 a.m. alarm, set to make sure she made it to Caledonia, Pennsylvania where her brother was going to meet her. The thru hiker had been on the trail for 2 months and 11 days and wasn’t sure if she would continue.

“It’s difficult to explain,” she said of the AT thru-hike experience; it is both punishment and pleasure.

She had spent weeks with older Eagle Scouts, but when she stepped off in Maryland to visit friends, they continued north without her.

Yard Sale’s father, a 55-year-old ultra-marathoner, had set out to hike with her for the first few days; leaving his bike about 60 miles north of the trail’s start with the intent to hike to his bike and take it south back to his truck. “He needed to call a shuttle to help him off the trail and get his bike,” said Yard Sale. “He had trouble walking normally for weeks afterward,” she added.

The trail sends many hikers off with an injury. Trail runner Druid

A stop along the way.

twisted his ankle in Asheville, North Carolina, about 150 miles along his northbound Appalachian Trail hike.

He explained that his hiking companions were conveniently medics and they helped him off the trail.

For two weeks, he rested in a hostel where a physical therapist -- and AT hiker -- checked in on him.

When he felt well enough to return to the trail, he began ironically hiking with several EMTs. “I felt like I was in good company the entire time,” he said.

When we met Druid at the Ensign Cowall Shelter in Washington County, Maryland, he said his ankle had just begun to feel better and he wasn’t sure how much further he would continue. “I’ve run out of money,” the Chicago native said.

On average, it costs hikers about $1,000 each month to live on the trail. These expenses include rest nights in hostels or hotels and food when the trail veers near a town. For hikers who do not hitchhike, they need to pay for rides to and from town or post offices to pick up supply boxes sent from home.

And of course, there’s hiking gear, which can run another $1,200 or more.

After helping us and a nearby church group hang food bags on the bear pole, Druid hung his hammock for the night. He was still sleeping when we departed south the following morning.

Did Druid move on or make plans to return home?

The night we met Druid, we shared a shelter with Metta. She preferred to sleep in her tent, but the tent pads had all been taken by the church group members.

Twenty-nine-year-old Metta was driven to the trails by COVID for regular hikes. “Working from home wasn’t going well,” she said. She spent her quarantine days hitting local trails with a tentative plan to thru-hike the AT (hiking from one end to the other). “In November, I told my job of 8 years what my plan was, and I had quit by March 2021 and hit the trail.” She headed for Springer Mountain seeking a healthier lifestyle and a change.

Metta met Smurfette on the trail.

In her 40s, Smurfette was a nurse and mother to two daughters in their early 20s. Her second husband thought the world of her. She carried a GPS SOS device for emergencies. “He said if I pressed the SOS, it would be because I was saving someone else and not using it on myself,” she said. Upon meeting her, she had yet to send an SOS. I wonder if she ever did?

Although the two women had been hiking together, Metta set out the next morning before Smurfette, preferring to hike alone listening to audio books. The two would catch up later at the next shelter.

Did they?

Blue Shirt Man, whose actual trail name we never learned, was a segment hiker. He had made up his own

Bacon Jam and On The Rocks on the Appalachian Trail. trail rules and happily employed the Another unfinished AT story. “hike your own hike” motto: There Early on, my hiking companion is no wrong way to hike the Appala- and I saw a woman storm into the chian Trail. shelter where we were resting afFrom Florida, Blue Shirt Man was ter a thunderstorm passed through. in his late 50s. He hopped on the AT She needed more water and headed at Springer Mountain in March of straight for the spring near the shel2020. Mid-month, the Appalachian ter.

Trail Conservancy issued a letter We later learned her trail name, asking all thru hikers to cancel or Brazen, and that she lived in Carlpostpone their plans in response to isle, Pennsylvania. Her property had the worldwide pandemic. the AT running through it. After Even the near 2,200 miles of the helping hikers for many years, she trail is not enough to socially dis- decided to become one, and headed tance oneself. Blue Shirt Man left south to Harpers Ferry. the trail. When we met him in MaryThe 65-year-old was in amazland, he was section hiking the trail, ing shape for a woman of any age. hoping to accomplish all of it over With well-defined shoulders and time. strong legs, she moved confidently I wonder how long it will take him? along the trail. We heard her give out Our next destination was the her phone number to several hikers Dahlgren Backpackers Camp- heading north as she moved south, ground, near legendary for its bath- telling them to call her when they house, with both showers and power got close to Carlisle and she would to recharge devices. One hundred provide “trail magic” — when nonyards from the bathhouse was a hy- hikers give hikers gifts, often in the drant from which flowed cold, po- way of food. table water, eliminating the need to On our way from Deer Lick Shelfilter water. ter in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania Walking to the faucet, I met Cat to Maryland, we passed each other Nip. When she told me her name, several times. But we never saw her I was taken aback, “I’ve heard of again once we left the Ensign Cowyou,” I said. She was shocked. “Yes, all shelter.

Druid mentioned hiking with you I wonder, did she ever make it to last night.”

Harpers Ferry?

She had hiked for a while with My trail name is Bacon Jam and Druid. She had jumped off the trail my friend is On The Rocks. We left to spend time with her mother and our stories too. Two southbound when she hopped back on, Druid and section hikers making our way to her other fellow hiking companions Bear’s Den in Virginia on our first had moved further north. backpacking adventure in the back Druid never learned if Cat Nip re- country, we were logging impressive turned to the trail. miles for hikers who had yet to earn She knew that Druid had run out their “trail legs.” of money, but Cat Nip never knew if Our trail story: On The Rocks he went home or found some other celebrated a milestone birthday this way. month and invited Bacon Jam to join While speaking with Cat Nip, her on the inaugural segment hike.

I learned that she had hiked to the Fortunately for On The Rocks, BaEverest Basecamp, and I wondered con Jam is happy to entertain any if it was when local businesswoman new adventure. New adventures just Marianne Clyde did the same. happen to be her “jam,” her “bacon She also hiked the El Camino jam.” from Santiago de Compostela in The northbound hikers we enWestern Spain to Le Puy-en-Velay countered will never know if Bacon in France, coincidentally beginning Jam and On The Rocks made it to in the same Spanish region where their destination. my grandfather was born. I had With 554 miles, about 25%, of the more questions to ask her, but when trail in Virginia, what unfinished I awoke the next morning, she had story will you leave on the Appalapacked up camp and headed north. chian Trail?

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FCPS is accepting applications for its Virtual Academy FCPS, from page 2 He said that elementary students would follow a typical school day with their teacher. Middle and high school students would move from one subject to another according to a schedule. There will be synchronistic and asynchronistic learning during the week.

The Virtual Academy will use Canvas as a learning management system. “It’s similar to Google Classroom,” Snell said. He explained that the system will have a lot of content that is already built in. “We already have a shell to work with, but you can make it your own. We’ll add content based on what our kids need. As the year goes on, it will become more personalized.”

Snell has been teaching for 14 years, half of that time as a fifth-grade teacher; he taught third grade at Grace Miller Elementary last year. He said during the pandemic he saw students connecting virtually with their teacher.

“When we went virtual, it was an opportunity to teach kids a different way. We went through every different model out there – A/B, all virtual, classrooms with some in-person and some virtual. ... ” Snell taught summer school last year. “I had 35 kids on my roster. I used it as a trial period, so when school started in the fall, I knew what I was going to do. We learned a lot.”

He said that when the position of coordinator of the Virtual Academy became available, “I was excited about the process.” Snell has a degree in administration as well.

Why virtual?

Superintendent of Schools David Jeck said about the Virtual Academy, “We are going to

provide a great virtual program for our kids this fall, but it won’t be great for everyone. Before any parent chooses any virtual option, they need to consider how their kids learn best. Do they thrive in a virtual environment, or do they learn best in a face-to-face environment? Virtual instruction isn’t about convenience. It’s about how to serve students best.”

Snell said he has heard many reasons why a student would want to apply for the Virtual Academy: • Fewer distractions at home.

• A student who may struggle in a typical in-person setting may find they get more one-on-one attention in a virtual setting.

• Safety during the pandemic. Snell said the comfort level with returning to in-person learning varies from family to family.

• Some like the schedule, the flexibility. Snell said that families really liked having Wednesdays “off,” when they could catch up with homework or meet with teachers individually.

Schedules have not been determined yet, but it’s possible Fridays could be a day set aside for asynchronistic learning, as Wednesdays were last spring.

• The opportunity for home projects like planting a garden or setting up lemonade stand.

• Some children just like the virtual experience better.

Snell said he has had at least one student from each county school express interest. Some children who have been homeschooled for years – and those that left county schools during the pandemic to homeschool – are interested in the Virtual Academy, he said.

“Sometimes homeschool parents are not comfortable sending their children to school,

but they want the opportunity to participate in extra-curricular activities,” said Snell. Any activities that a student’s base school would offer will be open to Virtual Academy students – sports teams, after-school music groups, clubs.

Not everything is settled, he said. “We still have questions about field trips or school picnics,” for instance.

The school division’s Assistant Superintendent for Business and Planning Denise Sandlin said that $500,000 has been reserved for the Virtual Academy from American Rescue Plan federal funding. She said the coordinator is being paid out of Cares funding also, but separately from the Virtual Academy funding.

Sandlin added, “Materials and teachers would be included in that $500,000 budget. Technology costs will also come out of this. However, there is new technology funding through the Universal Service Administrative Company which could possibly pay for laptops and hotspots if necessary. We are still getting the details on this.”

Once pandemic-related funding runs out, said Sandlin, all costs would be budgeted in the general fund.

Snell said that he only knows of a couple of school districts that are offering a virtual academy-type option in the fall. “Either they are not offering K to 12 or they are not doing anything this year. A lot of counties will be watching us to see how we do,” he said.

Anyone interested may visit the FCPS Virtual Academy website at bit.ly/FCPS1Virtual to begin the application process. Virtual Academy Coordinator Michael Snell may be reached at 540-4227032.

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Warrenton man charged with abduction, threatening to burn down house A Warrenton man was arrested July 14 after police say he abducted a woman and threatened to burn down her house.

On that Wednesday, Fauquier County deputies responded to a home on Turkey Run Road in Warrenton in response to a 911 call.

A spokesperson for the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office reported that a man had been involved in an argument with a woman. The argument escalated into a physical altercation; deputies said that the victim displayed signs of being assaulted.

The man, identified as Vadual Nelson, 28, of Warrenton, is alleged to have damaged property belonging to the victim. Deputies reported that Nelson allegedly threatened to burn the victim’s home down and that he kept the victim from leaving the residence, using physical force.

During the altercation, Nelson also allegedly assaulted a cat on the premises.

The victim was able to escape the residence and call 911, according to the FCSO spokesperson.

The spokesperson said that the victim also reported a previous incident when she called 911 but was forced to hang up and call back to say the first call was an “accident.”

Nelson was arrested and charged with felony abduction, felony threats to burn, destruction of property, animal cruelty and preventing communication through 911. Nelson is also wanted by police in Augusta and Fluvanna counties and by the Waynesboro Police Department, all in Virginia.

Nelson was held with no bond at the Fauquier County Adult Detention Center at the time of his arrest.

Vadual Nelson

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AN APPLICATION BY VIRGINIA AND COMPANYBY NOTICE TO ELECTRIC THE PUBLIC OF POWER AN APPLICATION D/B/A DOMINION ENERGY VIRGINIA VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY D/B/A DOMINION ENERGY VIRGINIA FOR APPROVAL OF A RATE ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE: FOR APPROVAL OFCITY A RATE ADJUSTMENT RIDER S, VIRGINIA HYBRID ENERGYCLAUSE: CENTER RIDER S, VIRGINIA CITY HYBRID ENERGY CENTER CASE NO. PUR-2021-00114 CASE NO. PUR-2021-00114

•Virginia S. •VirginiaElectric Electricand andPower PowerCompany Companyd/b/a d/b/aDominion DominionEnergy EnergyVirginia Virginia(“Dominion”) (“Dominion”)has hasapplied appliedfor forapproval approval to to revise revise its its rate rate adjustment adjustment clause, clause, Rider Rider S. thiscase, case,Dominion Dominionhas hasasked askedthe theState StateCorporation CorporationCommission Commission(“Commission”) (“Commission”)to toapprove approveaabiennial biennial update update procedure procedure for for Rider S with two consecutive rate years. The •In•Inthis The proposed proposed rate rate years years for for this this proceedingare areApril April1,1,2022 2022through throughMarch March31, 31,2023 2023(“Rate (“RateYear Year1”), 1”),and andApril April1,1,2023, 2023,through throughMarch March 31, 31, 2024 2024 (“Rate (“Rate Year Year 2”).

2”). proceeding •ForRate RateYear Year1,1,Dominion Dominionrequests requestsa arevenue revenuerequirement requirementofof$191,532,000, $191,532,000,which whichwould wouldincrease increasethe the bill bill of of aa typical typical residential residential customer customer using using 1,000 1,000 kilowatt •For kilowatt hours hours of of electricity electricity per per month month by by $0.09. $0.09.

•For Rate Year 2, Dominion requests a revenue requirement of $191,292,000, which would increase the bill of a typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per month by $0.02 as

•For Rate Year 2, Dominion compared to Rate Year 1. requests a revenue requirement of $191,292,000, which would increase the bill of a typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per month by $0.02 as compared to Rate Year 1.

•A Hearing Examiner appointed by the Commission will hold a telephonic hearing in this case on December 14, 2021, at 10 a.m., for the receipt of public witness testimony.

•A Hearing Examiner appointed by the Commission will hold a telephonic hearing in this case on December 14, 2021, at 10 a.m., for the receipt of public witness testimony.

•An evidentiary hearing will be held on December 15, 2021, at 10 a.m., either in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219,

or by electronichearing means.will Further details on this hearing will be provided by subsequent Commissionsecond Order floor or Hearing Examiner’s •An evidentiary be held on December 15, 2021, at 10 a.m., either in the Commission’s courtroom locatedRuling. in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or•Further by electronic means.

Further details on this hearing will be provided by subsequent Commission Order or Hearing Examiner’s Ruling. information about this case is available on the SCC website at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information.

•Further about this caseand is available on the SCC website at:orscc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information.

On Juneinformation 8, 2021, Virginia Electric Power Company (“Dominion” “Company”) filed with the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) a biennial update of the Company’s rate adjustment

clause, Rider S (“Application”) pursuant to § 56-585.1 A 6 of the Code of Virginia (“Code”). Through its Application, the Company seeks to recover costs associated with the Virginia City Hybrid Energy

On June 8, 2021, Virginia Electric and Power Company (“Dominion” “Company”) filed the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) updateVirginia. of the Company’s rate adjustment Center (“VCHEC” or “Project”), a 600 megawatt nominal coal-fueledorgenerating plant andwith associated transmission interconnection facilities located ainbiennial Wise County, clause, Rider S (“Application”) pursuant to § 56-585.1 A 6 of the Code of Virginia (“Code”). Through its Application, the Company seeks to recover costs associated with the Virginia City Hybrid Energy In Case No. PUE-2007-00066, Commission Dominion’sgenerating construction andand operation of VCHEC and also approved a rate adjustment clause, designated S, for Dominion to recover costs Center (“VCHEC” or “Project”),the a 600 megawatt approved nominal coal-fueled plant associated transmission interconnection facilities located in Wise County,Rider Virginia. associated with the development of the Project. VCHEC became fully operational in 2012.

InInCase PUE-2007-00066, approved Dominion’s andprocedure operation for of VCHEC and also approved a rate designated S, for Dominion recover costs this No. proceeding, Dominion the has Commission asked the Commission to approve a construction biennial update Rider S with two consecutive rate adjustment years. The clause, proposed rate yearsRider for this proceeding aretoApril 1, 2022, associated with the the1”), Project.

VCHEC became fullyMarch operational in 2012. through March 31,development 2023 (“Rate of Year and April 1, 2023, through 31, 2024 (“Rate Year 2”). The two components of the proposed total revenue requirement for Rate Year 1 are the Projected Cost Recovery Factor and the Actual Cost True Up Factor. For Rate Year 1, the Company is requesting a Projected Cost Recovery Factor revenue requirement of $193,125,000 and an Actual Cost True Up

InFactor this proceeding, Dominion of has($1,593,000). asked the Commission to approveisarequesting biennial update for Rider Sof with two consecutive rate years.

Theduring proposed years for total this proceeding are April 1, revenue requirement Thus, the Company a totalprocedure revenue requirement $191,532,000 for service rendered Raterate Year 1. The revenue requirement for2022, Rate through 31, 2023 (“Rate Year 1”), Cost and April 1, 2023, through March 31,2,2024 (“Rate seeks Year 2”).

The two the proposed total revenue requirement for Rate Year 1 are the Projected Year 2 March is comprised only of a Projected Recovery Factor.

For Rate Year Dominion approval of a components total revenueof requirement of $191,292,000.

Cost Recovery Factor and the Actual Cost True Up Factor. For Rate Year 1, the Company is requesting a Projected Cost Recovery Factor revenue requirement of $193,125,000 and an Actual Cost True Up For purposes calculatingofthe revenue requirements this case,isDominion enhanced rate of return on common for equity (“ROE”) of 10.2%. therevenue generalrequirement ROE of 9.2% Factor revenue of requirement ($1,593,000).

Thus, theinCompany requestingutilized a total an revenue requirement of $191,532,000 service rendered during This RateROE Year comprises 1. The total for Rate approved by the Commission in Case No. 100 Year basis2, point enhanced return applicable to a conventional coal generating station as described in Code § 56-585.1 A 6.

Year 2 is comprised only of a Projected CostPUR-2019-00050, Recovery Factor. plus For aRate Dominion seeks approval of a total revenue requirement of $191,292,000.

If the proposed Rider S revenue requirements for Rate Year 1 and Rate Year 2 are approved, the impact on customer bills would depend on the customer’s rate schedule and usage. According to Dominion,

For of1,calculating the revenue requirements case, Dominion utilized an enhanced ratea residential of return oncustomer commonusing equity (“ROE”) of 10.2%.

ROE comprises ROE of$0.09.

9.2% forpurposes Rate Year implementation of its proposed RiderinSthis on April 1, 2022, would increase the bill of 1,000 kilowatt hours ofThis electricity per monththe by general approximately approved by the states Commission Case No.2,PUR-2019-00050, a 100 basis point enhanced to a conventional coal generating station as 1,000 described in Code § 56-585.1 A 6.per month by The Company that, forinRate Year implementation ofplus its proposed Rider S on April 1,return 2023, applicable would increase the bill of a residential customer using kilowatt hours of electricity

approximately $0.02 as compared to Rate Year 1. Dominion indicates it has calculated the proposed Rider S rates in accordance with the same methodology as used for rates approved by the Commission

most recent Rider S proceeding, Case No. PUR-2020-00102.

Ifin thethe proposed Rider S revenue requirements for Rate Year 1 and Rate Year 2 are approved, the impact on customer bills would depend on the customer’s rate schedule and usage. According to Dominion, for Rate Year 1, implementation of its proposed Rider S on April 1, 2022, would increase the bill of a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per month by approximately $0.09.

This Application is one of six filings Dominion made on or June 8, Rider 2021, S foronrecovery funds related to capital If the revenue requirements in these filings are approved as proposed, The Company states that, for Rate Year 2, implementation ofabout its proposed April 1, of 2023, would increase the projects. bill of a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per monththeby cumulative impact be a monthly approximately $0.41 for calculated a residential 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per month. approximately $0.02would as compared to Rateincrease Year 1. ofDominion indicates it has thecustomer proposedusing Rider S rates in accordance with the same methodology as used for rates approved by the Commission inInterested the most recent Rider S proceeding, Case No. PUR-2020-00102. persons are encouraged to review Dominion’s Application and supporting documents in full for details about these and other proposals.

This Application onethe of Commission six filings Dominion made on or about June 8, 2021, for recovery of design funds related the that revenue requirements in theseand filings are approved as proposed, TAKE NOTICEisthat may apportion revenues among customer classes and/or rates intoa capital mannerprojects. differing If from shown in the Application supporting documents and thusthe may cumulative would be those a monthly increase of Company’s approximately $0.41 forand a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per month. adopt ratesimpact that differ from appearing in the Application supporting documents.

The Commission entered an Order Notice and Hearing that, among things, documents scheduled public onabout Dominion’s Application.

On December 14, 2021, at 10 a.m., a Hearing Examiner appointInterested persons are encouraged tofor review Dominion’s Application andother supporting in full hearings for details these and other proposals. ed by the Commission will hold a telephonic hearing for the purpose of receiving the testimony of public witnesses, with no public witness present in the Commission’s courtroom. On or before December

10, 2021, any person desiring to offermay testimony as arevenues public witness provide to theand/or Commission your anddiffering (b) the telephone wish the Commission to call during the to TAKE NOTICE that the Commission apportion amongshall customer classes design (a) rates in aname, manner from that number shown inthat theyou Application and supporting documents andhearing thus may receive your testimony. This information may be provided to the Commission in three ways: (i) by filling out a form on the Commission’s website at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; (ii) by completing adopt rates that differ from those appearing in the Company’s Application and supporting documents. and emailing the PDF version of this form to SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; or (iii) by calling (804) 371-9141. This public witness hearing will be webcast at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting.

The entered Order foreither Notice andCommission’s Hearing that, among things, scheduled hearings on Dominion’s December 14, 2021, at 10 a Hearingmeans, Examiner appointOnCommission December 15, 2021, an at 10 a.m., in the second other floor courtroom located public in the Tyler Building, 1300 EastApplication.

Main Street, On Richmond, Virginia 23219, ora.m., by electronic a Hearing edExaminer by the Commission will a telephonic fora the purpose of receiving the testimony of public with no any public witness present inCommission’s the Commission’s On or before December appointed by thehold Commission willhearing convene hearing to receive testimony and evidence offeredwitnesses, by the Company, respondents, and the Staffcourtroom. on the Company’s Application.

Further on this hearing provided as byasubsequent Commission Ordertoorthe Hearing Examiner’s Ruling.

10, 2021, details any person desiring towill offerbetestimony public witness shall provide 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: (i) by filling out a form on the Commission’s website at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; (ii) by completing The Commission has taken judicial notice of the ongoing public health emergency related to the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, andbe the declarations of emergency issued at both the state and and emailing the PDF version of this form to SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; or (iii) by calling (804) 371-9141. This public witness hearing will webcast at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting. federal levels. In accordance therewith, all pleadings, briefs, or other documents required to be served in this matter should be submitted electronically to the extent authorized by 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules of Practice”). Confidential and Extraordinarily Sensitive Information shall not be submitted electronically and should comply

On December 15, 2021, Confidential at 10 a.m., either in the Commission’s second floorAny courtroom located in Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street,any Richmond, or by electronic means, a Hearing with 5 VAC 5-20-170, information, of the Rules of Practice. person seeking to the hand deliver and physically file or submit pleadingVirginia or other 23219, document shall contact the Clerk’s Office Examiner appointed by the Commission will convene a hearing to receive testimony and evidence offered by the Company, any respondents, and the Commission’s Staff on the Company’s Application.

Document Control Center at (804) 371-9838 to arrange the delivery.

Further details on this hearing will be provided by subsequent Commission Order or Hearing Examiner’s Ruling.

Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, the Commission has directed that service on parties and the Commission’s Staff in this matter shall be accomplished

by Commission electronic means.

Please refer to the Commission’s Notice and Hearing for further instructions Confidential or Extraordinarily Sensitive Information.issued at both the state and The has taken judicial notice of the ongoingOrder publicforhealth emergency related to the spread of theconcerning coronavirus, or COVID-19, and the declarations of emergency federal levels. In accordance therewith, all pleadings, briefs, or other documents required to be served in this matter should be submitted electronically to the extent authorized by 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies An electronic copy of the public version of the Company’s Application may be obtained by submitting a written request to counsel for the Company, Lisa R. Crabtree, McGuireWoods Gateand format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules of Practice”). Confidential and Extraordinarily Sensitive Information shall not be submitted Esquire, electronically and shouldLLP, comply way Plaza, 800 East Canal Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or lcrabtree@mcguirewoods.com. with 5 VAC 5-20-170, Confidential information, of the Rules of Practice. Any person seeking to hand deliver and physically file or submit any pleading or other document shall contact the Clerk’s Office Document Control Center14, at (804) to arrange delivery.

On or before December 2021, 371-9838 any interested personthe may file comments on the Application by following the instructions on the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments or by filing such comments with the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. All comments shall refer to

Pursuant toPUR-2021-00114.

5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, the Commission has directed that service on parties and the Commission’s Staff in this matter shall be accomplished Case No. by electronic means. Please refer to the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing for further instructions concerning Confidential or Extraordinarily Sensitive Information.

On or before September 14, 2021, any person or entity wishing to participate as a respondent in this proceeding may do so by filing a notice of participation with the Clerk of the Commission at the address

above or at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling.

Such of participation shall the email addresses of such parties or their counsel.

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Court backlog delays county’s effort to stop fill dirt operation

By Peter Cary

Piedmont Journalism Foundation

In the latest chapter in the running battle between Fauquier County and a self-described sod farmer, county officials are seeking a permanent injunction to stop Michael Hawkins from accepting construction dirt and debris on his southern Fauquier property. But their efforts are running afoul of a clogged county court system that has allowed Hawkins to continue importing dirt – literally – by the truckloads.

The new motion for a permanent injunction, filed June 17, comes close on the heels of a temporary injunction filed March 5 that was designed to stop Hawkins from taking in fill dirt and debris while his various court cases are pending. But that temporary injunction case will not be heard until February, 2022. And the new, permanent injunction that the county sought on June 17 is easily months away from a trial too.

Meanwhile, Hawkins continues to import excess construction dirt from VDOT and commercial projects to level land for what he says is a sod farm, but what the county says is an illegal dump. “I’m still hauling in” dirt, a defiant Hawkins said in an interview two weeks ago.

County officials have been trying since September 2018 to find ways to stop Hawkins from taking dirt onto his farmland without a special per-

mit. County Attorney Tracy Gallehr declined to comment on Hawkins’ practices or the issues caused by the courts’ delays.

“It is what it is. We are at the mercy of the judicial system, and the ability to get these things scheduled.

And we’re in a highly unusual time right now,” she said. Gallehr said the courts had become backed up after the postponements last year due to COVID-19; the circuit court serves three counties and has a backlog of criminal cases too.

Hawkins expressed some frustration with the courts; he hoped he would win one of his cases that is pending at the state Supreme Court.

But a Supreme Court clerk said it was her best guess that the court would not even decide whether to hear that case until October.

The injunctions, however stalled, are the latest moves in the county’s attempts to stop Hawkins that date back to 2018. It has long been the county’s position that by accepting tons of dirt from construction sites

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Michael Hawkins continues to import fill dirt onto his southern Fauquier property, despite citations from Fauquier County. without a permit, he is violating zoning laws, aggrieving his neighbors and endangering the environment.

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Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company president has 2 criminal convictions Phelps was also convicted of driving while intoxicated in 2015, when he was serving as the fire company’s vice president. The organization’s bylaws state that fire company members who are charged with felonies or class I or II misdemeanors should be placed on administrative leave while their charges are pending. Both of Phelps’ criminal convictions were on class I misdemeanor charges.

The fire company’s directors have not addressed questions from the Fauquier Times asking whether Phelps was placed on administrative leave or if he was disciplined in any way following his convictions.

Phelps’ more recent conviction stemmed from an incident on March 8, 2020. Phelps sent a text message to two fellow fire company members, according to Warrenton Police Department investigative records obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request. “Once these cops lave I’m going to kill you,” the message read, according to the report filed after his arrest; Phelps apparently misspelled the word “leave.”

According to the police documents, Phelps indicated to two company volunteers via text message that police had been called to his residence.

“Mr. Phelps … was accusing [the two volunteers] of calling the police again,” according to a police document, a claim that both volunteers denied.

Phelps was also angry with one of the volunteers for allegedly having sex with one of his ex-girlfriends, the report said. Police records do not indicate whether police officers had in fact been called to Phelps’ residence previously.

When Phelps was arrested and questioned in the early morning hours of March 9, 2020, he allegedly denied sending any threatening messages. “[Phelps] again stated that he had no knowledge of what I was referring to,” said the arresting Warrenton police officer in their report.

Police charged Phelps with two felony counts of threatening bodily harm, but he was eventually found guilty of a lesser charge: one class I misdemeanor count of using threatening language using a phone. He was convicted on May 27, 2020 and sentenced to 60 days in prison – all suspended –

and to 12 months of supervised probation, according to public court records.

Phelps did not respond to a request for comment.

A 2015 conviction

In 2015, Phelps was found guilty of driving while intoxicated in Fauquier County, a class I misdemeanor, and sentenced to 90 days – all suspended – along with 12 months of supervised probation and a $500 fine, according to public court records. His driver’s license was also restricted for a year. He was arrested on Dec. 26, 2014 and found guilty on March 9, 2015.

The fire company’s bylaws state: “Any member who is charged with a felony or class I or II misdemeanor while on or off duty will be placed on administrative leave pending resolution of the charges.”

Another section of the bylaws, titled “Criminal Record,” reads: “The following items disqualify all applicants or members. You may not have been convicted of or found guilty of any crime, offense or regulatory violation, or participated in any other prohibited conduct identified in the Code of Virginia and state EMS regulations 12VAC5-31-910.”

The bylaws were submitted by the fire company’s attorneys this month as an exhibit to a court filing in an unrelated civil case. The document is dated May 14, 2018.

In response to a list of questions from the Fauquier Times, the current WVFC board of directors issued a broad statement Monday that did not address whether the organization took any action when Phelps was arrested and convicted in 2015 and 2020. Additionally, the statement did not address whether Phelps was disciplined in any way or whether other fire company members have criminal records.

“Personnel matters are handled swiftly within the organization and, when needed, deferred to local law enforcement,” the statement said in part.

“Like any organization, there will be times when we have internal issues arise that do not align with our mission statement, core values and possibly the general expectations of the public,”

the statement said at another point. “We take this very seriously and work diligently to resolve the potential problems quickly so that the good work of the majority of the membership can continue.”

Brett Hamby, a career firefighter in Prince William County who currently represents Ward 3 on the Warrenton Town Council, was the fire company’s president from 2012 to 2015 – including when Phelps was arrested and convicted for driving while intoxicated. Hamby did not respond to a request for comment.

Jim Farkas, who succeeded Hamby as the organization’s president and held that position until at least last year, also did not respond to a request for comment.

Annual reports from 2014 through 2020 list Phelps as the vice president, and the fire company’s online staff directory listed him in that position through at least June 9 of this year, according to website archives compiled by the Fauquier Times.

By June 30, however, the staff directory had been updated to list Phelps as the organization’s president – the website still listed Phelps as the president as of Tuesday morning. A 2021 annual report has not yet been filed with the state.

Additional legal dispute involving WVFC

The Warrenton volunteer company last year found itself embroiled in a legal battle over another, now-former volunteer firefighter convicted of a criminal offense.

In 2018, an adult volunteer – Erick Lemus, then 22 years old -- had a sexual encounter with a 16-year-old girl enrolled in the organization’s “junior first responder program.”

Last October, the victim sued the organization and several of its members for $2 million, alleging that the company’s leaders had not taken any steps to protect her and other underage volunteers and had instead encouraged a “culture of adult men pursuing minor female volunteers.” A date for the trial has not yet been set.

Phelps is not named in the lawsuit.

Reach Coy Ferrell at cferrell@fauquier.com

Court backlog delays county’s effort to stop fill dirt operation FILL DIRT, from page 7 He said in a court filing that he receives $20 to $50 per truckload from contractors who dump on his property, and he said in a deposition that he intended to import a million cubic yards – roughly 100,000 truckloads – just for the rear part of his property. (A later court filing, though, said that was just a “guesstimate.”)

“As of March 3, 2021, no less than 1,883 truckloads have been hauled to the property during 2021,” the county stated in its motion for the preliminary injunction, nearly “six times the amount of dirt that is allowed in a year.”

On September 13, 2018, the board of supervisors adopted a zoning change that limited the amount of fill dirt farmers could take onto their land without a special permit. Hawkins was cited for exceeding the limit, but appealed. He even-

tually lost, but in an August 2019 case wherein Hawkins appealed a separate citation for erosion and sediment control violations, Circuit Court Chief Judge Douglas Fleming Jr. ruled that Hawkins was running an agricultural operation. Under state law, agricultural operations are largely exempt from zoning regulations.

Hawkins has used that ruling to justify his continued operations. The county has appealed the ruling, and the matter now sits before the Supreme Court. If Hawkins prevails, it will only bolster his argument that he is running an agricultural operation exempt from zoning rules. “I told them this from day one, I said win, lose or draw, I am prepared to fight this thing all the way to the Supreme Court,” Hawkins said.

Meanwhile, the county has continued to cite Hawkins for exceeding limits that restrict how

2 people -- 1 deceased, 1 injured -found in burned building July 23 One person was found dead, one injured after a structure fire in the 7000 block of Catlett Road in Bealeton late Friday, July 23, according to Sgt. Steven Lewis of the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office.

The injured person was taken to Fauquier Hospital for medical treatment. No other infor-

mation about the victims has been released.

After being shut down for several hours, Catlett Road was reopened at about 1:30 a.m. Saturday.

The Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating, in collaboration with the Fauquier County Fire Marshall’s Office.

much fill dirt can be imported onto agricultural properties. The latest, on Jan. 25, claimed that Hawkins was far exceeding those limits. Hawkins appealed those citations to the Board of Zoning Appeals on April 1. He lost, and has since appealed that decision to Circuit Court. No hearing date has been set yet.

As he fights his various cases, Hawkins continues to take in fill dirt. The county, fed up with this practice, filed a motion on March 5 for a temporary injunction to get him to stop while his cases are pending. But then, realizing that might only bring a temporary solution, the board decided to seek a permanent injunction. That injunction, filed June 17, seeks to stop him permanently from taking in excavation material unless he gets a special exception from the board of supervisors; the injunction also demands that he remove all the fill that was brought onto his property so far.

Responding in court papers, Hawkins denied that his activities on the farm have been unlawful and says he obtained “significant governmental approval” to take in the dirt well before the 2018 zoning amendment was adopted. As another defense, he said he is acting as manager of his limited liability company, and the county had no grounds to make him personally liable. The county, for its part, argued that Hawkins’s LLC was a “sham entity.”

Meanwhile, Hawkins pledged to fight on. “I hope I got enough money to see it through because I’m taking it all the way,” he said.

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State board approves name change for Lord Fairfax Community College

Four-location college to become Laurel Ridge Community College Staff Report Virginia’s State Board for Community Colleges on July 22 approved changing the name of two of the commonwealth’s 23 community colleges, including Lord Fairfax Community College, which will become Laurel Ridge Community College.

The new name, selected by a task force of students, faculty, alumni, LFCC retirees, community members and college board members, is drawn from the native laurel flower that is characteristic of the region, and the proximity of the college’s four locations to the Blue Ridge Mountains.

“As with our sister colleges within Virginia’s Community College System, we are very proud of what’s been accomplished in our first 50 years, and the thousands of lives in our region that have been changed because of Lord Fairfax Community College,” said college President Kim Blosser. “As we begin our next 50 years, we are embracing a new name

that better reflects our college’s positive spirit, can-do attitude and welcoming culture. Laurel Ridge Community College exemplifies our mission to provide a positive, caring and dynamic learning environment that inspires student success, values diversity and promotes community vitality.”

President Blosser said that development of the college’s new visual identity – logos and signage, for example – will begin immediately.

Incoming students in the fall will be officially enrolled in Lord Fairfax Community College while the college works toward completing its transition to Laurel Ridge during the academic year. Degrees will begin reflecting the new name during the 2022-2023 academic year.

The transition to Laurel Ridge will have no impact on the degrees and certificates students attained between 1972 and 2022. The former name will be printed in parentheses on new transcripts.

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Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office interacts with citizens on Tuesday, Aug. 3

The Fauquier County Sheriff’s office is sponsoring a community event, National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 3. The FCSO is asking residents to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and meet with neighbors outside to build positive relationships, build a neighbor network and help prevent crime.

Local law enforcement will greet residents with light refreshments in the Brookside neighborhood, in the Bealeton shopping center, at the Marshall Volunteer Fire Department

and at the WARF in Warrenton between 5 to 7 p.m.

At 7:30 the same evening, Sheriff Bob Mosier will hold a town hall meeting at the Marshall Community Center, 4133 Rectortown Road, to discuss business crime prevention tips, investigation updates and traffic safety. A question-and-answer session will follow.

For more information, contact Sgt. Steve Lewis, 540-4228726.

UPCOMING FAUQUIER EVENTS JULY 28 TO AUGUST 6 Wednesday, July 28 Crafts on the go

What: Craft bags for preK/child and tween; on bag per child; while supply lasts When: Wednesday, July 28; all day Where: Warrenton Library, Bealeton Library, John Marshall Library curbside or youth services desk Cost: Free Info: 540-422-8500; no reservations necessary

Campus tour

What: Lord Fairfax Community College Fauquier campus tour of labs and classrooms. Learn about support services and meet with outreach specialist.

When: Wednesday, July 28; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Where: Lord Fairfax Community College Fauquier Campus, 6480 College St., Warrenton Info: 540-351-1505 to schedule.

Country market

What: Hunt country market of Upperville When: Wednesday, July 28; 4 to 8 p.m.

Where: Buchanan Hall, 8549 John S. Mosby Highway, Upperville

Houseplants 101

What: Virtual basic plant care and diagnostics When: Wednesday, July 28; 6 to 7 p.m.

Where: Virtual Cost: $25 per person Info: 540-216-3826 to register.

Hosted by Prissylily Co., 30 S. Third St., Warrenton

Grief

What: Five-day seminar to learn about the five faces of grief. Gain a better understanding of how to help yourself and others find healing and have hope.

When: Wednesday, July 28; 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: 540-349-5814 to R.S.V.P.

Band music

What: Matchbox Twenty with The Wallflowers When: Wednesday, July 28; 7:30 p.m.

Where: Jiffy Lube, 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow Cost: Tickets available at www. ticketmaster.com.

Thursday, July 29 Campus tour

What: Lord Fairfax Community College Fauquier campus tour of labs

and classrooms. Learn about support services and meet with outreach specialist.

When: Thursday, July 29; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Where: Lord Fairfax Community College Fauquier Campus, 6480 College St., Warrenton Info: 540-351-1505 to schedule.

Coffee and conversation

What: Fellowship, encouragement and hope through conversation with others When: Thursday, July 29; 10 a.m. to noon Where: Spiritual Care Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free; light refreshments provided.

Info: 540-349-5814

Story time:

What: Stories for young children and caregivers with finger plays and singalongs.

When: Thursday, July 29; 10:30 to 10:45 a.m.

Where: Virtual Cost: Free Info: Register at https://conta. cc/2P{9P7iZ. Hosted by Warrenton Library.

What: Trivia When: Thursday, July 29; 7 to 9 p.m.

Where: Wort Hog Brewing Company, 41 Beckham St., Warrenton Info: Hosted by Fauquier Trivia.

Friday, July 30 Pet wellness clinic

What: Testing and vaccinations for pets. Open to all.

When: Friday, July 30; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Fauquier SPCA, 9350 Rogues Road, Midland Cost: Pricing varies.

Info: 540-788-9000 extension 208 for appointments. All dogs must be on leashes. All cats must be in carriers.

Storytime for the littles

Music night

What: Music featuring Robbie Limon.

Weather permitting, When: Thursday, July 29; 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Patio at Claire’s at the Depot, 65 S. 3rd St., Warrenton Info: 540-351-1616 for reservations.

Trivia night

What: Live music; weather permitting.

When: Friday, July 30; 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Philip Carter Winery, 4366 Stillhouse Road, Hume Cost: Fee for wines Info: No reservations required.

Saturday, July 31 Yard sale

What: Vigil for action.

When: Saturday, July 31; 10 to 10:45 a.m.

Where: Old Town Warrenton, Courthouse Square, Warrenton Info: For more information email: BLMVigilforAction@gmail.com.

Grief

What: Five-day seminar to learn about the five faces of grief. Gain a better understanding of how to help yourself and others find healing and have hope.

When: Thursday, July 29; 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: 540-349-5814 to R.S.V.P.

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Live music

Grief

What: Music featuring Get Down Jack When: Friday, July 30; 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Denim and Pearls, 29 Main St., Warrenton

What: Community yard sale When: Saturday, July 31; 8 a.m. to noon Where: Catlett Trinity Methodist Church, 9280 Old Dumfries Road, Catlett Info: 540-788-4257; bring a table to join.

What: Rotary Club of Warrenton weekly meeting When: Thursday, July 29; 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Meets every Thursday.

Where: The Gathering Place, 650 Alwington Place, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: Call 540-661-7841 What: Music featuring Aubrey Driggers When: Thursday, July 29; 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton

Live music

What: Stories aimed for children ages 3 to 6 When: Friday, July 30; 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Where: Old Town Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Cost: Free Info: 540-878-5358; all children welcome regardless of age What: Food, live music, and a specialty wine cocktail When: Friday, July 30; 5 to 8 p.m.

Where: Molon Lave Vineyards, 10075 Lees Mill Road, Warrenton Cost: Fee for wines Live music What: Music featuring Austin Boggs When: Friday, July 30; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton

Weekly meeting

Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton

What: Five-day seminar to learn about the five faces of grief. Gain a better understanding of how to help yourself and others find healing and have hope.

When: Friday, July 30; 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: 540-349-5814 to R.S.V.P.

Concert series

What: Music featuring Bryan Shepherd Country Band When: Friday, July 30; 6 to 8 p.m.

Where: National Sporting Library and Museum, 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg Cost: Free; open to public.

Info: Bring chairs or blankets, picnics welcome, but no glass containers or outside alcohol. Pets must be on leashes.

Trivia night

What: 90s trivia When: Friday, July 30; 6 to 8 p.m.

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DIY terrarium

What: Build a mini terrarium; all supplies provided.

When: Saturday, July 31; 10 to 11 a.m.

Where: Prissylily Co., 30 S. Third St., Warrenton Cost: $50 per person Info: 540-216-3826 to register.

Farm market

What: Farmers market with preserved products, vegetables, eggs and more.

When: Saturday, July 31; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane Cost: $10 car parking fee Info: All donations benefit the Friends of Sky Meadows and help fund programs at the park.

Live music

What: Music featuring Jim Shreve When: Saturday, July 31; 2 to 5 p.m.

Where: Barking Rose Brewing Company, 9057 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton

Live music

What: Music featuring Badlands Band When: Saturday, July 31; 5 to 8 p.m.

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Live music

What: Music featuring Karen Jonas When: Saturday, July 31; 5 to 8 p.m.

Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton

Live music

What: Live music When: Saturday, July 31; 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Denim and Pearls, 29 Main St., Warrenton Saturday night live What: Entertainment featuring Meisha Horren When: Saturday, July 32; 7 p.m.

Where: Orlean Market, 6855 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall

Live music

What: Music featuring Darin and Brooke Alderidge will perform Americana, country and bluegrass music.

When: Saturday, July 31; 8 to 10:30 p.m. Door opens at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance, 92 Main St., Suite 204, Warrenton Cost: Tickets $30, children 12 and under are admitted free with parent.

Info: Tickets available at: https://www. eventbrite.com/e/160256141433.

Seating is limited; advanced purchase is recommended.

Sunday, August 1 Farmers market

What: Farmers market When: Sunday, August 1; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Archwood Green Barns, 4557 Old Tavern Road, The Plains Info: 540-253-5289

Animal rescue fundraiser

What: Homeless Animals Rescue Team Fundraiser When: Sunday, August 1; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Lost Barrel Brewing, 36138 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg Cost: Sponsor a pet, purchase dog toy sway bag, buy raffle tickets and more.

Info: All donations go to HART

Monday, August 2 Exercise class

What: Adult exercise class with Sequoia Health; drop-ins welcome.

When: Monday, August 2; 4 to 5 p.m.

Where: Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St., Middleburg Cost: Drop-in class $15 Info: 703-628-2880

Tuesday, August 3 Story time:

What: Story time for young children and caregivers with finger plays and sing-alongs.

When: Tuesday, August 3; 10:30 to 10:45 a.m.

Where: Virtual Cost: Free Info: Register required at https:// conta.cc/2P{9P7iZ. Hosted by Warrenton Library.

National Night Out

When: Tuesday, August 3; 6 to 8 p.m.

Where: Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St., Middleburg

Cost: Free food, drinks, games, prizes and more Info: Hosted by the Middleburg Police Department

Wednesday, August 4 Exercise class

What: Adult exercise class with Sequoia Health; drop-ins welcome When: Wednesday, August 4; 4 to 5 p.m.

Where: Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St., Middleburg Cost: Drop-in class $15 Info: 703-628-2880

Country market

What: Hunt country market of Upperville When: Wednesday, August 4; 4 to 8 p.m.

Where: Buchanan Hall, 8549 John S. Mosby Highway, Upperville

Thursday, August 5 Weekly meeting

What: Rotary Club of Warrenton weekly meeting When: Thursday, August 5; 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Meets every Thursday.

Where: The Gathering Place, 650 Alwington Place, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: Call 540-661-7841

Live music

What: Music featuring Bailey Hayes When: Thursday, August 5; 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton

Music night

What: Music featuring Tom Robbins; weather permitting.

When: Thursday, August 5; 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Patio at Claire’s at the Depot, 65 S. 3rd St., Warrenton Info: 540-351-1616 for reservations.

Trivia night

What: Trivia When: Thursday, August 5; 7 to 9 p.m.

Where: Wort Hog Brewing Company, 41 Beckham St., Warrenton Info: Hosted by Fauquier Trivia.

Friday, August 6 Pet wellness clinic

What: Testing and vaccinations for pets. Open to all.

When: Friday, August 6; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Fauquier SPCA, 9350 Rogues Road, Midland Cost: Pricing varies.

Info: 540-788-9000 extension 208 for appointments. All dogs must be on leashes. All cats must be in carriers.

Water yoga

What: Adult water yoga When: Friday, August 6; 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Where: Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St., Middleburg Cost: $20 per person Info: 540-687-6373, ext. 10 for required registration. COVID-19 guidelines limit class size to 12 people.

Sidewalk sale

What: 15th annual summer sidewalk sale

When: Friday, August 6; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Town of Middleburg, Washington St., Madison St., Federal St., Middleburg Info: Sponsored by the Town of Middleburg and the Middleburg Business and Professional Association.

Coffee and conversation

What: Fellowship, encouragement, and hope through conversation with others.

When: Friday, August 6; 10 a.m. to noon Where: Spiritual Care Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free; light refreshments provided Info: 540-349-5814

Story time

What: Story time for young children and caregivers with finger plays and sing-alongs.

When: Friday, August 6; 10:30 to 10:45 a.m.

Where: Virtual Cost: Free Info: Register required at https:// conta.cc/2P{9P7iZ. Hosted by Warrenton Library.

Storytime for the littles

What: Stories aimed for children ages 3 to 6 When: Friday, August 6; 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Where: Old Town Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Cost: Free Info: 540-878-5358. All children welcome regardless of age

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Live music

What: Music featuring Jacob Paul Allen When: Friday, August 6; 5 to 8 p.m.

Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton After hours What: Food, live music, and a specialty wine cocktail When: Friday, August 6; 5 to 8 p.m.

Where: Molon Lave Vineyards, 10075 Lees Mill Road, Warrenton Cost: Fee for wines Live music What: Live music featuring Paul Moschetto When: Saturday, July 31; 6 p.m.

Where: Denim and Pearls, 29 Main St., Warrenton

Sunsets in the vineyards

What: Live music; weather permitting.

When: Friday, August 6; 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Philip Carter Winery, 4366 Stillhouse Road, Hume Cost: Fee for wines Info: No reservations required.

First Friday wine

What: Live music, wine and a picnic dinner option.

When: Friday, August 6; 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Arterra Wines, 1808 Leeds Manor Road, Delaplane

Gloria’s reunion

What: Live music and more.

When: Friday, August 6; 7 to 10 p.m.

Where: Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance, 92 Main St., Suite 104, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: 540-680-2296

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NEWS

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | July 28, 2021

Dr. Sara Kepple offers direct primary care for a monthly fee

By Aimée O’Grady

Special to the Fauquier Times

Osteopathic physician Dr. Sara Kepple applied what she observed and learned as a practicing physician during the COVID-19 pandemic to launch an innovative direct primary care service for patients who live within a 40-minute radius of her Bellevue farm in Warrenton.

Kepple said that she and other physicians throughout the country are trying to create a new model. “I am thrilled to be the first physician to open a DPC practice to serve this region,” she said. “This unfathomably complex [healthcare] problem is unlikely to be solved anytime soon, but patients and doctors alike are branching out to find solutions for staying well in the meantime,” she said.

“The typical insurance-based physician has patients scheduled in 15-minute blocks back-toback, which ends up resulting in about 7 minutes of face-to-face time to listen to and discuss patient concerns,” said Kepple. “DPC provides the flexibility to schedule patients for 30- to 60-minute appointments, and facilitates a more collaborative approach to individualized health, where patients are empowered to take an active role in the conversation. This model also removes the push … to see 25 to 30 patients in a day,” she added.

Kepple can provide patients access to low-cost labs, imaging and medications and can offer simple procedures at cost.

She noted that a DPC membership is not health insurance. “I would never recommend going without insurance coverage. It’s important for individuals to have insurance coverage for things like emergency care, specialists or surgeries.” she said.

DPC is a membership-based model of medicine

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Osteopathic physician Dr. Sara Kepple, at her home in Warrenton based loosely off more costly concierge services.

For a monthly fee, patients have access to Kepple through her direct phone number and email address. When needed, members can schedule a house call or virtual visit with her; she’ll spend as much time with a patient as necessary.

She said, “I use an initial meet and greet for a discussion with prospective patients about their

needs and expectations, to be sure DPC is a good fit for their primary care.” Once both patient and physician decide the DPC model is a good option for them, Kepple can spend as much as an hour with a new patient getting to know them, their family and their lifestyle.

See KEPPLE, page 19

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From early blueprints through the finishing touches, every detail of the new Warren Memorial Hospital has been considered with our patients in mind. With expert care in cardiovascular health, orthopedics, surgical services and medical imaging, every space is built for you. Nestled in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, our new facility provides a serene experience inside and out to help you heal and be well.

We set out to create a facility with the space and specialty care worthy of the people we serve. Now, we’re pleased to announce we’re opening our doors June 23, ready to provide a higher level of service and care to you. We think you’ll love it.

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New pet bakery opens in Old Town Warrenton Four Leaf Clover dedicated to providing a healthy diet for dogs

By Liam Bowman

Charity Furness, executive director of Experience Old Town Warrenton, Warrenton Town Councilwoman Heather Sutphin (Ward 1) and Councilman James Hartman (Ward 4) help Clarissa Dery (center) officially open her Four Leaf Clover Holistic Pet Bakery.

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Four Leaf Clover Holistic Pet Bakery, Warrenton’s first fully organic dog treat provider, opened its doors July 16 with a modest ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Located at 9 North Main St., the bakery will sell an assortment of healthy dog snacks, including biscuits, bully sticks and fermented probiotic ice cream.

“It’s exciting being a part of Old Town Warrenton,” said owner Clarissa Dery, who has had success selling her products at farmers markets across Northern Virginia. “Luckily, I have very loyal customers who showed up to support me.”

Dery explained that a permanent location was necessary to help her better handle the growing demand for her organic treats. “I kept selling out at farmers markets and physically could not make any more at home,” she said. “I needed my own commercial kitchen.”

Dery started making her own dog food shortly after adopting two rescue pit bulls, Stella and Luna. Both dogs suffered from allergies and health issues like chronic inflammation. Dery believed their diet was a root cause. So, she studied to become a certified canine nutritionist and began feeding her dogs her own organic recipes. As a result, she said, “their health problems slowly faded away.”

Convinced of the positive effects of organic dog food, Dery decided to start selling to other dog owners.

In May of 2020, she opened a stall at her local

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Fredericksburg farmers market. Before too long, she was selling homemade dog treats at farmers markets in Richmond, Alexandria, Upperville and Warrenton.

“The fresh food trend in the pet industry has really taken off,” Dery said of her farmers market success. “Pet parents want better for their dogs.”

She highlighted that all her products are hypoallergenic — they contain no grains, filler or synthetic preservatives — and are made from locally sourced ingredients.

Dery still lives in Fredericksburg, but her popularity with shoppers at the Warrenton Farmers Market led her to open her brick-and-mortar bakery in Warrenton. “There is a larger demand for [the product] in Fauquier County as a whole,” she said. “It’s

just a very animal-friendly area in general.”

She added that she’ll be developing horse treats next.

With the hiring of a few employees, Dery also hopes to maintain a presence at farmers markets in the region.

Although pet bakeries constitute a rather niche market, Dery is confident there is room for growth. “I think that there is a need for [organic dog food],” she said. “I do struggle to meet demand because there’s such a strong need for it.

Even though I’m niche, I feel like more and more companies are going to start moving in this direction.”

Liam Bowman may be reached at lbowman@ fauquier.com

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GUEST COLUMN

Some advice about the Delta variant from the local health district director The Delta variant is coming.

Make sure it’s not coming for you.

COVID case counts have been falling. Restrictions have been removed, and the public health emergency is winding down. The COVID vaccine campaign has been a huge success. That has all been in the news … appropriately so … for the last two months. The governor’s emergency order expired June 30, and the Health Commissioner’s emergency restriction expires on July 25. Masks are no longer needed in most places and life is returning toward normal.

This is all a good thing. The only problem now, is that case counts have started to rise again. Not huge numbers, but definitely up. In the last month, the average daily COVID new case count has more than doubled in the Piedmont and has tripled statewide. Numbers of hospitalizations for COVID have risen abruptly as well. While some

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would blame this rise on loosening restrictions, there is another factor that is likely involved: the Delta Variant of the COVID virus.

What’s different about Delta? Is it resistant to the vaccine? Thankfully, the answer to that question seems to be “no.” Delta does, however, seem to be much more contagious than other variants of the virus. That means it spreads more easily between people, so it will be much more efficient at finding individuals who are susceptible, mostly those who have chosen not

to be vaccinated. Delta is loose in Great Britain, and their case count has skyrocketed. We’d like that not to happen here.

What to do? Recognize that if you’re not vaccinated against COVID, this more contagious virus is more likely to infect you, even if you’ve managed to avoid it thus far.

If you catch it, and you have unvaccinated family or friends, you can pass it on. If those family or friends are elderly or infirm, they may have a bad time of it.

The solution is easy: Get the vaccine. You have three to choose from, and they’re widely available, from pharmacies, private doctors’ offices and the local health department (see rrhd.org, vaccines.gov, or call 540-308-6072). More than 4.5 million Virginians have been fully vaccinated against COVID; of those, 81 have been hospitalized with COVID and 18 have died since January. Compare this to unvacci-

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

A great lesson in wokeism and the 1619 project The first thing one must learn about our woke brethren is if you don’t agree with their principles, they won’t attack yours — they’ll attack your character. [“Our nation needs to learn from history before we can move ahead,” Fauquier Times, July 14.] In my case, out of the gate I am a white supremacist with a 400-year history behind me. As such, I received my K-12 education in Pennsylvania and would have fought against slavery, which would have put me in good company with those soldiers buried no more than a bicycle ride on R-29N — hallowed ground, as some signs say along the way.

In no way in my challenged article [“The racial future of our country lies ahead of us, rather than behind,” Fauquier Times, June 30] did I attack that author [“Did somebody say Juneteenth?” Fauquier Times, June 16]. Woke brethren denigrate the opposition because on the table of ideas they rarely, if ever, have anything to offer.

For example, the letter writer wrote, “This country has a 400-year history of white supremacy and racial discrimination, and little progress has been made on rectifying that.” Really? I’d hardly characterize the eight-year term of our first Black president [one of my so called “whatabouts”] as “little progress.” To characterize President Barack Obama as a “whatabout” is a denigration of the man, not to mention he became such on the backs of thousands of white votes — either conveniently ignored by this author or ignorant of.

So, what we have before us is like the problem(s) facing Booker T. Washington and W. E. B. Bois during Reconstruction

[Civil Rights Act of 1866/Constitutional Amendment XIV] and later between Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcom X [Civil Rights Act of 1964/Voting Rights Act of 1965], each with a strikingly different strategy for Black Americans in their pursuit of civil rights. One could hardly argue, it seems to me, that our country was sitting in the stands watching the game rather than being on the playing field. Is there more work to be done? No doubt!

Further, the author takes me to task on my thoughts about the importance of celebrating July 4th as an American holiday defunct of skin color, ethnicity, religiosity, etc. For example, “Does he not realize that the Revolution was in part fought to preserve slavery?” Of course, fought against slavery to the crown rather than slavery in America. Pointing out that much of [General George] Washington’s army was made up of slaves to cement his argument would be tantamount to arguing the valor of the Tuskegee Airmen in WWII was to improve the civil rights of Black Americans. Ludicrous on its face!

Last, this author characterizes me “ ... and others like him continue to think in racist and white supremist ways … ” is an attempt to divide us. Nothing new here! The British used the same strategy during the Revolution by granting Black Americans their freedom by fighting as “loyalist” for the crown -- and thousands did in response to the royal governor of Virginia’s offer of freedom. In short, to characterize me as a white supremist has about as much chance of success as a snowball in hell!

RON NIST Warrenton

nated Virginians, of whom 6,900 have been hospitalized with COVID and 2,400 have died. Put another way, 98% of the people hospitalized with COVID and 99% of those who died with it were unvaccinated.

At a time when a super-contagious version of this virus appears to be coming on the scene, it is not the time to choose to be in the vulnerable group. Make sure when Delta comes, it’s not coming for you. Get your COVID vaccine now.

Colin M. Greene, MD, MPH is a retired U.S. Army family physician who is the acting director of the Virginia Department of Health’s Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District, which serves residents of Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock counties.

For more information, or to find your local health department office, visit rrhd.org.

Dr. Sara Kepple offers direct primary care for a monthly fee KEPPLE, from page 16 Kepple said that her education has prepared her to be able to treat the whole patient -- not simply the presenting symptoms. Trained in “osteopathic manipulative therapy” Kepple practices hands-on diagnosis and treatment of illness and disease. She believes that lifestyle factors like nutrition, exercise and stress management determine quality and quantity of life.

While medications and procedures may be necessary, Kepple strives to guide patients on the path to take back control of their lives and become their own healers.

“At one recent visit, a patient asked me to look at a mole that had been worrying him, but looked benign to me,” she said. “Instead of sending him off to a specialist right away, I offered to arrange to do the biopsy myself to save him a costly specialist consultation, since it could certainly turn out to be benign and require no further treatment.”

Kepple was raised in Northern Virginia and spent one year in Middleburg before going to medical school. She moved to Warrenton last year to enjoy its tranquil rural setting.

Kepple is confident that DPC benefits both the doctor and the patient. “As a doctor, I enjoy the benefits of getting to know my patients and utilizing my evidence-based medical training to provide them with the best care at an individual level, often through discussion and education. Patients enjoy having a doctor who is directly accessible, has time to listen and invites them to actively participate in improving their overall health.”

Kepple said that the DPC model allows for a low overhead, limited staff and no office space; the savings can be turned over to the patient. DPC fosters transparency and reduces costs for both patients and doctors, she added.

• Prosperity Family Medicine fees are: • $80/month per person • $100/month for patients over the age of 65 • $60/month for the first three children under the age of 18; $40/month for each subsequent child Dr. Kepple is currently accepting new patients and offers both house calls and virtual visits. She may be reached at prosperityfamilymedicine.com or 540-216-0226.

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JV FIELD HOCKEY OPEN TO 8TH GRADERS Rising 8th grade girls in Fauquier County can play JV field hockey this fall at their designated high school. Practices begin Aug. 2. Check with the school.

FHS VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS

Fauquier High girls volleyball tryouts are Aug. 2-3 from 3-5:30 p.m. both days. A VHSL physical must be completed and dated after May 1, 2021.

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NIA ROGERS, JOEY SHULL NAMED 2021 FAUQUIER TIMES KETTLE RUN ATHLETES OF THE YEAR Nice work, Nia: Rogers won state title with clutch throw Shull shined on lacrosse field, hoops court and the links

By Fred Hodge

Special to the Times

We’ve all seen athletes jump for joy, drop to their knees in disbelief or even cry upon achieving a much desired victory.

But not always.

Take Kettle Run track and field star Nia Rogers.

When the time arrived to take her place atop the medal stand after pulling out a huge win to capture the Class 4 state shot put title on June 19, Rogers felt controlled and satisfied but not demonstrative.

“To be honest, nothCOURTESY PHOTO ing,” Rogers recalled.

Nia Rogers came up big to win the Class 4 state “I didn’t say anything. I shot put title, recording a throw of 39 feet seven felt just like (the award) inches to pass six other competitors and prevail. was first place at a (large She was also a middle blocker on Kettle Run’s invitational) meet.”

A career-best and successful volleyball team. The 2021 Fauquier school-record throw of Times Kettle Run Girls Athlete of the Year will 39 feet, seven inches attend Virginia-Wise. of the other contestants’ throws in capped her outstanding career as a track and volleyball star either the preliminary round or in and helped cement her selection as the finals, choosing to concentrate the 2021 Fauquier Times Kettle Run on herself not looking at any of the other contestant distances.

Girls Athlete of the Year.

Each girl had three throws in the Rogers said the satisfaction of her state title was still enjoyable. She preliminary round, with the top nine drew publicity when a prominent girls advancing to the final round. photo of her appeared on the front Rogers, the event’s No. 3 seed, found page of the Fauquier Times with herself comfortably in seventh place after two throws of 34-11.25, but she news of her state title.

“Oh, I really am the state champi- felt her technique was awry.

“After that second throw, I went on. People can see this is a big thing and what I can do,” Rogers said. “It hit straight to [throwing coach Will me after days of not feeling anything.” Yancey] and asked ‘What am I doing wrong,’” Rogers said.

Mining gold “Normally, she is very quiet at a Rogers needed to overcome a meet,” Yancey said. “Nia asked me not bout of self-doubt earlier that day as to say anything during the meet... just the event unfolded. let her throw. After her first two throws, “I felt pressure and nervousness. It she changed her mind and came over to was more psyching myself out, think- ask for advice. I just reminded her that ing ‘Oh, I can’t do this,’” the Cougar she knew exactly what to do.” said. “I tried to keep my head level.”

Rogers said she did not keep track See ROGERS, page 24

THE NIA ROGERS FILE

-Family: Parents Rodney Rogers, who works in independent sales and delivery, and Jatoris Rogers, a homemaker, volunteer and college student.

Sister Natasha Rogers is Corporal in United States Army stationed at Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield (Ga.), brother Rodney Rogers II is a rising 8th grader Warrenton Middle School.

-Favorite food: Steak quesadilla, corn, pineapple.

-Favorite TV show: “Family Feud.”

-Favorite music: All genres.

-Favorite subject: History.

-Least favorite subject: Math.

-In her free time: Sleeping, eating, working out, listening to music.

-Possible major: Business Administration.

-Possible career: “Public relations manager... because I like organizing events and having total control over them.”

By Jason S. Rufner Special to the Times

For a guy who filled his seasons playing lacrosse, basketball and golf for Kettle Run High School, Joey Shull’s first sports love was football.

He was a five-yearold kid in Frederick, Md., when he first set foot on a pee-wee football field.

“I grew up playing football, at running back, and I remember I was pretty good,” said Shull, who earned honors as 2021 Fauquier Times Kettle Run Boys Athlete of the Year.

PHOTO BY KIRSTEN GEORGI At Kettle Run, golf Joey Shull nearly added football to the resume filled his high school of sports he excelled. Although a case of COVID autumns. By his se- helped end that, the 2021 Fauquier Times Kettle nior year the sturdy Run Boys Athlete of the Year still had a monster 6-foot-1, 187-pounder senior year that included an all-region selection was ready to succumb in lacrosse, a district championship in golf, and to the lures of the grid- starting role in basketball. iron. That’s right, the stick with golf, I guess,” joked Shull, Cougars’ No. 2 golfer planned to opt out of his final season who’s contributed to multiple Kettle of golf in favor of Friday night lights Run golf titles. “But it was a great senior year. I enjoyed every minute before his plans were interrupted.

“I was actually on the foot- of it.” ball team, and I wound up getting The Zen of golf COVID,” he said. “I had to miss two Shull was 8 when his dad, Joseph weeks, and it was when we were II, took him out on a course for the learning all the new plays. I sat on first time to pass along a love of the my couch trying to learn about 600 game. plays, but I just couldn’t do it. So I The youngster took a liking to the just played golf.” challenging individualized sport.

Ironically, both the Kettle Run “I could see how playing golf benfootball and golf teams went on to efited me in dealing with situations win Northwestern District titles. in life,” Shull said. “It really taught Of his near-miss football experi- me patience.” ence?

“I think it was God telling me to See SHULL, page 24

THE JOEY SHULL FILE

-Family: Father Joe is a manager for The Anderson Company in Manassas; mother Kimberley is a homemaker; older sister Katelyn just graduated from Lynchburg University with a degree in Health Promotions; younger brother Jacob attends Warrenton Middle School and plays lacrosse, basketball and football.

-Pronunciation guide: Shull rhymes with Hull.

-Hometown: Warrenton after moving from Frederick, Md., when he was 11.

-Favorite sport to play: Lacrosse.

-Favorite sport to watch: College football -Favorite college football team: Oregon.

-Favorite pro team: Washington Football Team.

-Favorite pro athlete: Paul George.

-Numbers game: Wore No. 3.

-Favorite food: Wings with buffalo sauce.

-Favorite wing place: California Chicken Wings in Manassas.

-Favorite fast food: Chipotle -Favorite movie: “Fast & Furious 7.”

-Favorite vacation spot: Corolla, Outer Banks.

-Future college: West Virginia University.

-Major: Sports Management.

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New Fauquier High boys basketball coach William Hatchett, 52, got his start as an assistant under Wayne Brizzi in 2014. The former Heritage High coach wants to build a family atmosphere with a high degree of player accountability.

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BOYS HOOPS COACH Former Heritage High coach says Falcons will play at racehorse pace

By Fred Hodge

Special to the Times

Watching Fauquier boys basketball this winter might be akin to viewing the sprint events at a track meet.

In other words, the Falcons will be racing up and down the floor.

New coach William Hatchett wants a super fast tempo, saying, “We’re going to try to shoot the ball in 12 seconds. I don’t think you want to come to watch a 40-30 ball game,” he told a group of Falcon parents Thursday evening at the school.

The hiring represents a homecoming for Hatchett, as his first high school coaching experience came in 2014 at FHS under Wayne Brizzi, who retired as the Falcons’ head coach in May after 27 years atop the program.

Hatchett, 52, comes to Fauquier after being head coach for three years at Heritage High (Leesburg). He also coached at Centreville, Osbourn and Osbourn Park high schools.

Hatchett currently is employed in the federal government in Chantilly. He previously spent 25 years in the United States Navy, spending 12 years in Japan, 12 in the U.S. and one in Singapore.

The administration chose Hatchett from a field of four interviewees, said Mark Ott, Fauquier’s director of student activities. There were five applicants, none from Fauquier County.

Hatchett said he approached Brizzi about joining his staff in 2014 and is appreciative of the opportunity he received. He learned of Brizzi’s decision in a conversation with a third party. Hatchett called Brizzi to offer congratulations and asked the former Falcon coach’s opinion on applying.

“It was an opportunity because my wife went here,” Hatchett said of then 1991 Fauquier graduate Michelle Montanez. “Most of my wife’s family still lives in Warrenton, so I thought it was a great opportunity to give back because coach Brizzi gave me my first opportunity.”

Hatchett said his desired frenetic pace is difficult to describe to the fan who grew up watching teams coached by Dean Smith and Bobby Knight.

“You can play basketball in a thousand ways. I just chose to play in an unorthodox way I call chaos,” Hatchett explained. “It may not look organized to you but it is organized. Our goal is to fill (Fauquier’s gym) up.”

Fauquier will need fresh legs to play his challenging style. “There’s no way you can play that pace (without rested players),” Hatchett said, noting most teams have a rotation of eight players. “We’re going to go 15 deep. If you make my team, you are going to play.

See HATCHETT, page 23

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William Hatchett said his wife’s family lives in Warrenton. The Falcons’ new hoops coach is a Navy veteran working for the federal government in Chantilly.

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Falcons’ new coach: ‘I’m firm, but fair’ HATCHETT, from page 22 “My goal is to make them comfortable being uncomfortable... push to the point where they think they can’t go anymore.”

While he was hired to coach basketball, Hatchett is emphasizing character development. “The biggest thing I am trying to do is teach these guys life lessons,” Hatchett said.

“I’m firm, but I’m fair.”

The new coach said his players will need to exhibit his three Es of energy, effort and enthusiasm to earn a slot on the team, His athletes also will submit a report each Friday that monitors grades and behavior. A

bad report for either means no playing time until corrected.

The emphasis on accountability resonated with the interview committee, which consisted of Ott, principal Kraig Kelican, assistant principal Jim Raines and assistant activities director Amy Granger.

“He wants to teach them to be young men just not basketball players,” Ott said. “We need to give him time to implement his philosophies and methods.

“He’s trying to create something that is exciting to watch. As far as wins and losses, I don’t have expectations,” Ott stated.

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Rogers is Cougars’ top athlete ROGERS, from page 21 “He told me ‘Use your hips and go for it. You know exactly what you need to do, just go out and do it,’” Rogers remembered.

The result was her gold medal throw, passing the six girls ahead of her, including previous leader Ella Carlson (38-11) from Sherando. Yet, Rogers did not believe she had been successful.

“It felt wrong,” she said of her immediate impression while awaiting the measurement. “But in [Yancey’s] eyes it was right.”

Rogers said she had felt more comfortable on her two subpar throws, while Yancey said the form was off.

“When I threw it wrong in my eyes, it was right,” she laughed about the winning toss. Rogers’ best effort in the finals was 38-5, the third-best toss of the competition, but no other girl threw more than 37-10 for a comfortable eight-inch final margin over Carlson.

Rogers and Carlson, a junior, had been butting heads during the indoor and outdoor track seasons. Carlson won the Region 4C and state titles indoor, while Rogers was second in the region and third in the state. Carlson won the Northwestern District’s shot put and discus competitions outdoor, with Rogers the silver medalist in both events.

Rogers rebounded at the regional meet, winning the shot put gold medal but was sixth in the discus and did not qualify for the state meet. Rogers said she was able to devote all of her time to the shot put, her favorite event.

“She was up and down through the spring,” Yancey said. “But showed signs that a big throw was possible when she threw 39 feet at the Apple Blossom Invitational. When she won the regional championship, I think that it gave her the confidence she needed for the state meet.”

“It hit me after days of not feeling anything,” said Nia Rogers of the delayed euphoria she felt after winning the state title in the shot put.

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“Nia is always smiling and is loved by her peers. But never let her demeanor fool you. She is a fierce competitor that hates to lose and will give 100% in pursuit of a win.”

-KETTLE RUN TRACK COACH MYRAIDA DAVIS

Rogers placed third in the Class 4 state indoor meet earlier in the year to equal her finish as a junior.

Nia, the fierce competitor

The Cougar began track as a freshman but could not complete the season due to a knee ailment. She returned as a sophomore and began experimenting.

“I’d always thought about doing field events.

I thought I would be a good jumper because of volleyball, but I realized [those jumps] were more horizontal than vertical,” she said.

So throwing events became her specialty. “I was very strong upper body-wise,” she said.

“Nia is always smiling and is loved by her peers,” coach Myraida Davis said. “But never let her demeanor fool you.

“She is a fierce competitor that hates to lose and will give 100% in pursuit of a win,” Davis said. “Her internal motivation and dedication to her teams are skills that I know will serve her well as she embarks on new adventures.”

See ROGERS, page 25

No rest for Joey: Shull sank birdies, grabbed rebounds, dominated in lacrosse SHULL, from page 21 He opted for golf over football at his father’s behest, and immediately earned a spot in the Cougars’ top six.

“I made a big impact on the team my freshman year, and that’s when I realized I was pretty good.”

He was at or near the top of head coach Dale Edwards’ lineup for the next four years.

“Joey wanted to win as bad as anyone and that led him to overachieve,” Edwards said. “Being a multi-sport athlete made him embrace the team aspect of our sport even though you are on your own on the course. I am proud to say Joey is one of K-Run’s golf family!”

As a senior, Shull took on the role of mentor for some of the younger Cougar players.

“I love being that. I love being a leader and having the younger kids look up to me,” he said. “Patience comes into play there too, helping them move on to the next shot.”

Shull’s fondest memory on the links occurred in the first match of his junior year, when he won his flight with a round of 73 at a prestigious tournament at Shenandoah Valley Country Club.

“Honestly, I had no idea. It was the first tourney of the season and I didn’t think I played that well,” he said. “But I saw my score and was like, dang.”

Some people find it strange that a lacrosse and basketball star excels on the golf course, Shull said.

“Golf is a completely mental game. You have to stay mentally strong,” he said. “The others are all about hand-eye coordination and the speed of the game.”

Moving into lacrosse

A native of Frederick, Md., Shull moved with his family to Warrenton when he was 11.

That’s when he was introduced to a new sport.

“They never had lacrosse in Frederick. I didn’t even know how to say lacrosse. I didn’t even know it was a sport,” he said. “So we moved here and I made some new friends, and they all played lacrosse.”

The father of one friend was a lacrosse coach, facilitating Shull’s entry into the sport.

“Lacrosse has probably done the most for me,” he said. “I just love how fast it is.”

Shull tallied 41 goals and 25 assists as a Kettle Run senior attackman, leading the team in points and earning first-team all-region honors. As a sophomore, he was part of the Cougars’ Class 4 Region B championship while making the second-team all-region list.

“That was definitely my favorite moment, especially because we played against our rival Fauquier for the region championship,” Shull recalled. “Everyone grew up playing against each other, so there were a lot of emotions in that game. Once we won, it was an amazing moment.”

He provided one of the Cougars’ top highlights with a 12-goal game, and even suffered through injury to be in a Kettle Run uniform.

“He loves the game, and it shows. Nothing said this more than playing on a broken leg in the playoffs,” said Kettle Run lacrosse coach Bryan Logan. “Joey is the type of guy I wish I had every year, but players like him are truly special and only come around every once in a while. He really was one of the highlights of the year, not just as a player, but as a man.”

See SHULL, page XX

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Joey Shull mastered every sport he tried at Kettle Run, en route to 2021 Athlete of the Year honors. His younger brother Jacob figures to be a Kettle Run athlete in a few years.

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In volleyball, Rogers was ‘the ultimate team player’ ROGERS, from page 24

Powerful middle blocker

Rogers had high hopes for her final season of Kettle Run. The Cougars had a veteran crew of eight seniors and had their sights set on county rival Fauquier, but a COVID-19 incident ended any chance of the postseason.

After a strong regular season the No. 2-seeded Cougars planned to host No. 3 Handley in the Northwestern District semifinals with a chance to earn a Region 4C berth. Less than three hours before the Handley game, the squad learned that game and the remainder of the season was canceled because a team member tested positive for COVID-19.

“A lot of the girls were crying, but at that point I was more irritated because I was thinking track season would cut short,” Rogers said.

“We were expecting to have a solid season, but it got cut short of our hopes.”

Rogers prefers volleyball over track because of the camaraderie and the game’s quick pace. “Just how the game is played. It’s always been team, team, team,” she said.

Kettle Run coach Mike Howard called Rogers “the ultimate team player,” citing her leadership, athletic ability, work ethic and the friendships she formed.

“This year, I feel that there were some teams that avoided or adjust-

ed to how they set their middles [to avoid Rogers],” said Howard, who coached her as a ”raw talent” freshman on JV. Rogers played a large role for a 23-2 JV squad, moving to the varsity as a junior. Howard said she split time in the middle with two other players, continuing to develop especially offensively and was ready for a big senior season.

Howard noted Rogers not only performed well in games, with some of her bigger contributions coming on the practice floor.

“She made the team better in practice because she was an intimidating presence as a blocker,” Howard recalled. “There were times in practice when she would shut down hitters with her blocks.”

Off to UVA-Wise

Rogers will attend the University of Virginia at Wise this fall, hoping to study business administration with an eye in the public relations field.

Wise does not offer track squads, although there is cross country, which does not interest her.

“The only time you will see me running is for food or running for my life,” Rogers laughed.

Volleyball is also possible, as a walk-on. Rogers also might accept a manager’s position if one is available. Intramural play also is a consideration.

Joey loves sports SHULL, from page 24

Hoops, too

While he took golf and lacrosse seriously, basketball was just something Shull played for fun. He doesn’t remember exactly when he started playing organized ball.

By the time he reached middle school, it was another sport to add to his collection.

He played JV hoops as a freshman and sophomore, then was a starting guard on the varsity the next two years, earning the team MVP award as a senior.

Learning that he’d have a basketball season at all was a great moment for Shull. He’d already lost a lacrosse season and a golf season to the pandemic.

“This would probably be my favorite sports moment. Realizing we were going to be able to play this year,” he said. “It was so nice to know I was going to be able to be on the court again!”

Sports in his future

Even when he’s not playing, Shull still devotes considerable time to sports. He worked for the school newspaper, The Chronicle at Kettle Run, for four years, rising to the role of sports editor.

He even spent a football season as the public address announcer for JV games.

Shull will matriculate at West Virginia University, majoring in sports management. He also plans to try out for the Mountaineers’

“Sports have opened up my life, so after college I want to bring that back to communities so that young kids can learn the importance of sports.”

-JOEY SHULL

club lacrosse team.

Joey’s ambition

His dream is to run a pro sports franchise, but also fancies the idea of promoting sports to children.

“Sports have opened up my life, so after college I want to bring that back to communities so that young kids can learn the importance of sports.”

He’s already doing so with his brother Jacob, six years Joey’s junior. Jacob is primed to be a multisport star too, following Joey in lacrosse and basketball.

“I feel like I have a major role in his sports,” Joey said. “He started playing lacrosse because I did. He grew up playing against older kids, so he could be the real athlete of the family.”

Can little bro golf?

“Yes, he does golf,” Shull said.

“But is he good? Um, no.”

With his Kettle Run career behind him, Shull reflected on his times playing for the Cougars.

“It was fun, it was amazing, it was a great opportunity,” he said. “It’s really opened up a lot of doors for me.”

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Virginia Region does it again

Three local pony club riders lead regional team to national championship

By Betsy Burke Parker Special to Fauquier Times

A local high schooler led the Virginia Region Pony Club team to gold at the prestigious U.S. Pony Club National Championship held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.

Samantha Homeyer of Hume and teammates Ainsley Colgan of Orlean and Colby Poe of Marshall, all members of the local Old Dominion Hounds Pony Club, were joined on the Virginia Region team by River Bend Pony Club rider Laurel Curry and stable manager Catherine Orr to win the novice eventing championship.

In addition to the overall team gold, Homeyer and her horse, Final Notice, earned individual gold in the novice division, finishing on their dressage score, 35.5. Final Notice was double-clear in cross-country and show jumping, and Homeyer added zero stable management penalties for the overall win.

The Virginia Region novice team also captured the horse management award, an important part of the overall championship, Homeyer said.

“What won us the championship was our stable management score,” she explained. So-called “Pony Club standards” are rigorous and famously fastidious, with an emphasis on safety and perfection, designed to develop budding horse professionals.

A panel of roving judges prowling the vast Horse Park facility scored every participant every minute of their time on the grounds for everything from riding infractions to horse care slipups and tack care mistakes. Especially at the championship level, just a single penalty – a mislaid grooming tool or a fleck of debris on an item of tack – could make the winning difference.

“Scores were super tight at the top (of the leaderboard,)” Homeyer said.

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The winning Virginia Region team included Old Dominion Hounds Pony Club members Ainsley Colgan, far right, Samantha Homeyer, second from right, and Colby Poe, center. They were joined by River Bend Pony Club rider Laurel Curry, second from left, and stable manager Catherine Orr, left.

The Virginia Region team accrued ODHPC district commissioner just three horse management penalties Alice Johnson agrees with the assessover four days of judging, as five young ment – it came down to teamwork and horsemen and women worked together not losing “easy points” for largely toward the common goal of perfection. preventable infractions. “The kids did “Our (local) club highlights learning awesome at champs,” said Johnson. every single little horse management Her Copperfield Farm in Hume is the detail, and we practice it over and over site of many of the club’s horseman’til we get it right,” Homeyer added. ship lessons, some taught by JohnShe knows from experience: Homeyer son, others taught by Virginia Region was horse manager for the Virginia Re- eventing coach Lizzie Olmstead. gion team that won the show jumping national championship four years ago.

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CHAMPIONSHIP, from page 26 “I am so proud of all of our members,” said Michelle Arnold, a resident of Warrenton and vice-regional supervisor for the Virginia Region Pony Club.

“We’re especially excited that out of the 34 regions participating, the Virginia Region had the greatest number of participants, 55 in total.”

More local winners

National champions in eight equestrian sports were determined at the week-long competition and educational festival. Many of the events were held in the same enormous main arena as the Kentucky Three-Day Event, with the hundreds of competitors and thousands of festival participants in attendance at the annual event giving the Horse Park an energy all its own, Arnold said.

ODHPC members Sophie Barnes and Isabella Cook joined stable manager Adelaide Kuhnert to win third overall, second in horse management, in

the beginner novice division. Club rider Caroline Kuhnert was on the Virginia Region training level dressage team that placed second.

Casanova Warrenton Pony Club rider Amira Cooney was on the second-place training level team.

The U.S. Pony Club was founded in 1954, based on the model of the British Pony Club. The junior club focuses on teaching horse management and fundamentals of riding, mostly forward-seat, English-style, but a new western riding division was recently adopted by the group to expand participation.

The word, “pony,” does not refer to small horses but rather the age of participants, who are 21 and younger. Pony club chapters offer regular monthly lessons, clinics, camps and competitions; at the regional level, riders train with world-class guest instructors. The stated purpose of pony club is to turn out young riders capable of stepping into any stable, anywhere in the world, in any discipline, and be able to manage it with confidence and competence.

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Samantha Homeyer and Final Notice added zero jumping or time penalties on cross-country or show jumping to win individual and team gold.

Complete championship results are available at startboxscoring.com. Details on getting involved with pony club are at olddominionhoundsponyclub.com.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF THE PETITION NOTICE ELECTRIC TO THE PUBLIC OF THE COMPANY PETITION FOR OF VIRGINIA AND POWER OF VIRGINIA AND POWER COMPANY FOR APPROVAL OFELECTRIC A PLAN FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION APPROVAL OF A PLAN FORPROJECTS ELECTRIC PURSUANT DISTRIBUTION GRID TRANSFORMATION TO GRID§TRANSFORMATION PURSUANT TO 56-585.1 A 6 OF THEPROJECTS CODE OF VIRGINIA § 56-585.1 A 6 OF CODE OF VIRGINIA CASE NO.THE PUR-2021-00127 CASE NO. PUR-2021-00127 On petition with with the the State State Corporation CorporationCommission Commission(“Commission”) (“Commission”)for forapproval approvalofofa a OnJune June21, 21,2021, 2021,Virginia VirginiaElectric Electricand andPower PowerCompany Company(“Dominion” (“Dominion” or or “Company”) “Company”) filed filed aa petition plan A 66 (“Subsection (“Subsection A A 6”) 6”) of of the the Code Codeof ofVirginia Virginiaand andthe theCommission’s Commission’sRules RulesGoverning Governing planfor forelectric electricdistribution distributiongrid gridtransformation transformationprojects projects(“Petition”) (“Petition”) pursuant pursuant to to §§ 56-585.1 56-585.1 A Utility 20 VAC VAC 5-204-5 5-204-5 et et seq. seq. Specifically, Specifically,Dominion Dominionseeks seeksapproval approvalofofPhase PhaseIIIIofofitsits UtilityRate RateApplications Applicationsand andAnnual AnnualInformational InformationalFilings Filingsof of Investor-Owned Investor-Owned Electric Electric Utilities, Utilities, 20 ten-year in 2022 2022 and and 2023.

2023. ten-yearplan plantototransform transformits itselectric electricdistribution distributiongrid grid(“GT (“GTPlan”), Plan”), which which consists consists of proposed projects in Dominionstates statesthat thatfundamental fundamentalchanges changesininthe theenergy energyindustry industry have have prompted prompted the need for electric Dominion electric utilities utilities across across the the country countryto tomodernize modernizetheir theirdistribution distributiongrids. grids.The Thetotal total proposedinvestment investmentassociated associatedwith withPhase PhaseIIIIof ofthe theof ofthe theGT GTPlan Plan is is $669.4 $669.4 million million in in capital capital investment proposed investment and and $109.5 $109.5 million millionin inoperations operationsand andmaintenance maintenanceinvestments. investments.

TheCompany Companystates statesthat thatPhase PhaseIIIIofofthe theGT GTPlan Plancomprises comprises14 14 projects, projects, including: including: (i) (i) advanced advanced metering The metering infrastructure infrastructure (“AMI”); (“AMI”);(ii) (ii)the thecustomer customerinformation informationplatform platform(“CIP”); (“CIP”); (iii) grid improvement projects, both grid infrastructure (2 projects) and grid technologies (6 projects); (iv) cyber and physical security; (vi) telecommunications; and (vii) customer (iii) grid improvement projects, both grid infrastructure (2 projects) and grid technologies (6 projects); (iv) cyber and physical security; (vi) telecommunications; and (vii) education. The Company represents that many of the projects in Phase II of the GT Plan focus on facilitating the integration of distributed energy resources (“DERs”).

Thecustomer Comeducation.

Therepresents Companythat, represents that many ofPlan, the projects in Phase of the GT Plan focus on facilitating of distributed energy exist. resources (“DERs”). The Company further in preparing the GT it evaluated eachIIproposed project to determine whetherthe anyintegration environmental justice concerns pany further represents that, in preparing the GT Plan, it evaluated each proposed project to determine whether any environmental justice concerns exist.

The Company states that in Phase I of the GT Plan, it has pursued projects focused on the vital objectives of grid reliability and security. The Company states that it plans to con-

The Company statesgrid that transformation in Phase I of the GT Plan, it hasII, pursued projects focused on the vital objectives of grid reliability and security. The Company states that it plans to continue the non-pilot projects in Phase including the CIP, physical security, and other projects. tinue the non-pilot grid transformation projects in Phase II, including the CIP, physical security, and other projects.

According to Dominion, the primary focus of Phase II involves facilitating the integration of DERs. The Company proposes to deploy AMI and intelligent grid devices that will

gather data then willthe transmit that dataof inPhase near real-time over a secure telecommunications network.

Company plans to deploy across the grid service territory, According toand Dominion, primary focus II involves facilitating the integration of DERs. TheThe Company proposes to fully deploy AMIAMI and intelligent devices that and will requests Phase to deploy approximately 1.1. million smart andtelecommunications associated infrastructure.

The The Company states that to it also to install systems that will manage gather datainand thenIIwill transmit that data in near real-time overmeters a secure network.

Company plans fullyproposes deploy AMI across the service territory, and and useinthis influx of deploy data—aapproximately DER management system and anmeters enterprise management system—as as a system leverage the to capabilities of intelligent requests Phase II to 1.1. million smart and asset associated infrastructure.

Thewell Company statesthat thatwill it also proposes install systems that willgrid manage devices to improve customer reliability through fault location, isolation, and service restoration functionality. and use this influx of data—a DER management system and an enterprise asset management system—as well as a system that will leverage the capabilities of intelligent grid devices to improve reliability through fault location, isolation, and be service restoration functionality.

The Company alsocustomer plans to deploy system-wide time-varying rates that will available to all residential customers in 2024. Dominion represents that this plan and timeframe generally aligns with the completion of the new CIP and the system-wide deployment of AMI.

The Company also plans to deploy system-wide time-varying rates that will be available to all residential customers in 2024. Dominion represents that this plan and timeframe generally aligns with the completion of Notice the newand CIPHearing and thethat, system-wide deployment of AMI. public hearings on Dominion’s Petition. On October 8, 2021, at 10 a.m., the ComThe Commission entered an Order for among other things, scheduled mission will hold a telephonic hearing for the purpose of receiving the testimony of public witnesses, with no public witness present in the Commission’s courtroom.

The Commission entered an Order for Notice and Hearing that, among other things, scheduled public hearings on Dominion’s Petition. On October 8, 2021, at 10 a.m., the ComOn or before October 4, 2021,hearing any person desiring to offer testimony a public witness shall provide with to thenoCommission (a) your name, andCommission’s (b) the telephone number that you mission will hold a telephonic for the purpose of receiving theastestimony of public witnesses, public witness present in the courtroom. wish the Commission to call during the hearing to receive your testimony. This information may be provided to the Commission in three ways: (i) by filling out a form on the

Commission’s website scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; (ii) by completing emailing PDF to version of this form(a) to SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; or (iii)number by calling On or before October 4, at 2021, any person desiring to offer testimony as a public and witness shall the provide the Commission your name, and (b) the telephone that(804) you 371-9141. This public witness hearing will be webcast at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting. wish the Commission to call during the hearing to receive your testimony. This information may be provided to the Commission in three ways: (i) by filling out a form on the Commission’s website (ii) by floor completing and located emailing of 1300 this form SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; or 23219, (iii) by or calling (804) On October 12, 2021, at at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; 1 p.m., either in the Commission’s second courtroom in the the PDF Tylerversion Building, Eastto Main Street, Richmond, Virginia by elec371-9141.

Thisapublic witness hearing will be awebcast tronic means, the Commission will convene hearingattoscc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting. receive testimony and evidence offered by the Company, any respondents, and the Commission’s Staff on the Company’s Petition. Further details on this hearing will be provided by subsequent Commission Order or Hearing Examiner’s Ruling.

On October 12, 2021, at 1 p.m., either in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or by elecThe Commission taken judicial of the recent to public health emergency to offered the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, and declarations of emergency issued tronic means, a the has Commission will notice convene a hearing receive testimony and related evidence by the Company, any respondents, and thethe Commission’s Staff on the Company’s at both the state details and federal levels.

In accordance therewith, all pleadings, briefs, or other to beRuling. served in this matter should be submitted electronically to Petition.

Further on this hearing will be provided by subsequent Commission Orderdocuments or Hearingrequired Examiner’s the extent authorized by 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 5 VAC 5-20-10 et seq. (“Rules of Practice”). Confidential

andCommission Extraordinarily Information shall be submitted electronically should comply with VAC 5-20-170, or Confidential information, of the Rules Practice. issued Any The has Sensitive taken judicial notice of the not recent public health emergencyand related to the spread of5the coronavirus, COVID-19, and the declarations of of emergency seeking to hand deliver and In physically file therewith, or submit any pleading orbriefs, other or document shall contact the Clerk’s Office Document Control Center at (804) 371-9838 to arrange atperson both the state and federal levels. accordance all pleadings, other documents required to be served in this matter should be submitted electronically to the delivery. the extent authorized by 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 5 VAC 5-20-10 et seq. (“Rules of Practice”). Confidential and Extraordinarily shall notofbe electronically and should has comply withthat 5 VAC 5-20-170, Confidential information, Staff of theinRules of Practice.

Pursuant to 5 VAC Sensitive 5-20-140,Information Filing and service, thesubmitted Rules of Practice, the Commission directed service on parties and the Commission’s this matter shall beAny person seeking to deliver and physically filetoorthe submit any pleading or other document shall contact the Clerk’s Officeconcerning DocumentConfidential Control Center at (804) 371-9838 to arrange accomplished byhand electronic means.

Please refer Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing for further instructions or Extraordinarily Sensitive the delivery.

Information.

An electronic copy5-20-140, of the public version of the Company’s Petition may be by submitting a written requeston to counsel for the Company, Vishwa Esquire, Mc-be Pursuant to 5 VAC Filing and service, of the Rules of Practice, theobtained Commission has directed that service parties and Commission’s StaffB.inLink, this matter shall GuireWoods by LLP, Gatewaymeans.

Plaza, 800 Eastrefer Canal Street, Richmond, Virginia vlink@mcguirewoods.com. accomplished electronic Please to the Commission’s Order for23219, Noticeorand Hearing for further instructions concerning Confidential or Extraordinarily Sensitive Information.

On or before August 13, 2021, any person or entity wishing to participate as a respondent in this proceeding may do so by filing a notice of participation with the Clerk of the

State Corporation Document Center, P.O. Box Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118 or at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling. notice participation shall An electronic copy Commission of the public c/o version of the Control Company’s Petition may 2118, be obtained by submitting a written request to counsel for the Company,Such Vishwa B. of Link, Esquire, Mcinclude the email addresses of such parties or their counsel. The respondent simultaneously shall serve a copy of the notice of participation on counsel to the Company. Pursuant GuireWoods LLP, Gateway Plaza, 800 East Canal Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or vlink@mcguirewoods.com. to 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Rules of Practice, any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. Any organization, corporation, or government body participating

On before August any person or entity wishing to as a respondent thisRules proceeding may do by filing notice participation with the Clerk of the asor a respondent must13, be2021, represented by counsel as required byparticipate 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, ofinthe of Practice.

Allso filings shallarefer to of Case No. PUR-2021-00127.

State Corporation Commission c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118 or at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling. Such notice of participation shall include the email addresses such each parties or their counsel. shall serve a copyabove of theornotice of participation on counsel the Company.

Pursuant On or before September 13,of2021, respondent may file The withrespondent the Clerk ofsimultaneously the Commission, at the address at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling, andtoserve on the CommisStaff, the Company, and all other respondents,ofany and exhibits which respondentshall expects to establish its case,statement and eachof witness’s testimony include(ii) a a tosion’s 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, thetestimony Rules of Practice, any by notice of the participation set forth: (i) a precise the interest of the shall respondent; summaryofnot exceed action one page.

In all filings, respondents shalland comply with the Rules of Practice, as the modified including, butcorporation, not limited to, 5 VAC 5-20-140, and statement thetospecific sought to the extent then known; (iii) the factual and legal basis for action.herein, Any organization, or government body Filing participating and 5 VAC Prepared testimony and exhibits.

All filings shallCounsel, refer to Case PUR asservice, a respondent must 5-20-240, be represented by counsel as required by 5 VAC 5-20-30, of theNo. Rules of2021-00127.

Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2021-00127.

Onororbefore beforeSeptember September13, 30,2021, 2021,each any interested wishing to comment Company’satPetition may file comments by following the instructions the Commission’s On respondentperson may file with the Clerk of on thethe Commission, the address above or at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling, andon serve on the Commiswebsite: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case or by filing such comments with the Clerk of the Commission at the address above. All such comments shall refer to Case No. PURsion’s Staff, the Company, and all other respondents, any testimony and exhibits by which the respondent expects to establish its case, and each witness’s testimony shall include a 2021-00127. summary not to exceed one page. In all filings, respondents shall comply with the Rules of Practice, as modified herein, including, but not limited to, 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, and 5 VAC 5-20-240, exhibits.

Allthe filings shall refer Case No.may PURuse 2021-00127.

Any documents filed in paperPrepared form withtestimony the Officeand of the Clerk of Commission in to this docket both sides of the paper. In all 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.

On or before September 30, 2021, any interested person wishing to comment on the Company’s Petition may file comments by following the instructions on the Commission’s The public version of the Company’s Application and such othercomments documentswith filedthe in this case, the Commission Commission’s of Practice,and thesuch Commission’s for Notice and Hearing website: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case or by filing Clerk of the atRules the address above. All comments Order shall refer to Case No. PURmay be viewed at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information.

2021-00127.

VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY D/B/A DOMINION ENERGY VIRGINIA Any documents filed in paper form with the Office of the Clerk of the Commission in this docket may use both sides of the paper. In all other respects, except as modified by the Commission’s Order for 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 Application and other documents filed in this case, the Commission’s Rules of Practice,and the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing may be viewed at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information.

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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.

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Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | July 28, 2021

Anne Talks

Real Eѕtate

Anne C. Hall

Associate Broker, CRS, GRI, SRES

Long & Foѕter, Realtors

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492 Blackwell Rd. Warrenton, VA 20168

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These property transfers, filed July 15-21, 2021 were provided by Clerk of the Court of Fauquier County. (Please note that to conserve space, only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed. The kind of instrument is a deed unless stated otherwise.) Top Dollar Deal: $3,923,500 in Lee District Dwayne Philip Trynock to Mary Robin Honnick, at 140 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton. $580,000 Sumerduck. $748,000 Cedar Run District Donald Lee Shepherd to Shannon Gregory Call, 0.7857 acre at 8433 Lunsford Road nr. Meetze. $307,500 RFI WC LC to NVR Inc., 0.5739 acre in Warrenton Chase Phase 2. $222,000 Charles Graner Jr. to Luke J. Beauregard, 2.7469 acres at 3529 Stagecoach Springs Road, Catlett. $500,000 Jonathan P. Steinbach to William A. Billow, 6342 Redwinged Blackbird Drive, Warrenton. $850,000 Armand Phillip Cabrera to Gordon D. Olwell, 7437 Whisperwood Drive nr. Warrenton. $600,000 Jeffrey R. Olsen to David R. Colton Jr., 2.000 acres on Shenandoah Path, Catlett. $125,000 Jeffrey R. Olsen to David R. Colton Jr., 3.87853 acres on Virginia Oak Court, Catlett. $125,000 Debra Fay Randall to Patrick Ray Duenas Murphy Jr., 7.0914 acres at 13410 Blackwell’s Mill Road, Goldvein. $392,501 Kathleen L. Wilkolaski to Fred W. Brown Jr., 4 acres at 11026 Elk Run Road, Catlett. $580,000 Brian Fern to Cristina Del Rosario Bolanos, 7424 Porch Road, Warrenton. $425,000 John R. Griffin to Daniel E. Hellmann, 2 acres at 8547 Windhaven Lane, Warrenton. $470,000

Stephanie L. Dakon by Sub. Tr. to James Wilcox, Trust Deed of Foreclosure. 6128 Sari Way, Bealeton. $405,000 Susan E. Hansley Howe to Amanda Raysin, 11029 Blake Lane, Bealeton. $275,000 Frank D. Turner to LRW Investments & Property Management LLC, 7620 Wankoma Drive, Remington. $173,000 Jacqueline Renee Zarella to Leeann M. Long, Unit G at 11235 Torrie Way, Bealeton. $169,900 Dana K. Ruckert to Alan J. Fleishauer Jr., 10843 King Nobel Lane, Bealeton. $420,000 Lee Austin Vonkrebs to Anna Marie Maynard, 12204 Remland Court, Remington. $503,000 Evelyn Ovando to Michael Calloway, 6147 Newton Lane, Bealeton. $335,000 Misty J. Andrews to Melissa Guy, 0.57463 acre at 11256 Falling Creek Drive, Bealeton. $385,000 William Wheeler White Estate by Administrator to Martha Iris Quinteros, 0.4012 acre at 302 North Duey Road, Remington. $349,500 GGFS/Foxhaven LLC to Richmond American Homes of Virginia Inc., 37.6279 acres and 52.3946 acres on Catlett Road & Oak Shade Road, Bealeton. $3,923,500

Anthony Luangraj to Autumn Victoria Price, 6416 Tazewell Street, Warrenton. $437,500 Matthew R. Patti to Sonya Sherpa, 0.0913 acre at 72 Fairfax Street, Warrenton. $360,000 Brent E. Pearson to Stephen K. Brinkley Tr., 186 Erin Drive, Warrenton. $539,900 Robert G. Totten Jr. to Dwayne P. Trynock, 6425 Mull Court, Warrenton. $640,000 Michael S. Williams to Thomas G. Pepin, 348 Preston Drive, Warrenton. $545,000 Chao Sheng Chen to Robert Gerard Totten, Unit 80 at 226 Onyx Way, Warrenton. $450,000

Scott District

Robert E. Faylor to Luke Senseny, 1.132 acres at 6552 Gray’s Mill Road nr. Warrenton. $460,000 Tim Callaway to Bhuvan Neupane, 4920 Sinker Court nr. Warrenton. $700,000 William S. Mullis to Alexa Alvey Flowers, 5246 Wade Court nr. Warrenton. $665,000 Robert Walker Brooks to Nicholas Koldewey, 1.0268 acres at 4286 Haven Court nr. Warrenton. $455,000 James Iker to Sarah M. Becker, 10.261 acres at 8684 Woodward Road, Marshall. $850,000 Michele L. Morgan to Brit M. Nanna, 6857 Center District Emma Court nr. Warrenton. $770,000 Fred W. Brown to Alexandra L. Lepp, 92 Blue Rock Investments LLC to Daisy Y. Wood Tr., Ridge Street, Warrenton. $500,000 Lee District 6.2542 acres on Rogues Road nr. Vint Hill.

Clinton W. Culp to Kenneth Emmer, 6.2129 acres Kyle Steele to Chad Wellins, 0.4720 acres at 247 $304,900 Waterloo Street, Warrenton. $650,000 at 7233 Oak Shade Road, Bealeton. $710,000 Mary Robin Honnick to Thomas Spavone, 7194 Austin Michael Newcomer to Sierra A. Ball, 0.5 Riley Road nr. Warrenton. $660,000 Joyce S. Ritenour Estate by Executor to Waheed acre at 271 Falmouth Street, Warrenton. $499,000 Patricia A. Fitzgerald to Anthony Leon Hairston, Bakhtary, 53.5 acres at 14003 Royall’s Mill 6742 Stream View Lane nr. Warrenton. $600,000 Lee Jackson Shockey to Anne Lewis, 0.643 acre Road and 4.35 acres on Royall’s Mill Road,

5283 Graystone Road nr. Warrenton. $487,000 Brenton Louis Rawlins to Lucia S. Martinez, 6212 Edwards Drive nr. Broad Run. $510,000 Christine M. Gard to Helena Skotowska Tr., 6736 Settlers Ridge Road nr. Warrenton. $440,000

Marshall District Audie Wayne Desper to Yuriy Huang, 7.5042 acres at 6420 Carter’s Run Road, Marshall. $450,000 Quarles Petroleum Inc. to Upperville Associates LLC, 4.1405 acres at 8589 John S. Mosby Hwy., Upperville. $725,000 Michael E. Lyons to Cynthia Groll Allgaier, 1.1176 acres at 8583 Springs Drive nr. Warrenton. $500,000 William Michael Rodgers to Felipe E. Espinoza, 0.3328 acre at 3963 Rectortown Road, Marshall. $325,000 William Fetsch Tr. to Matthew Robert Adinolfi, 30.20 acres, 1.4689 acres, 1.5838 acres and 1.1890 acres off Fiery Run Road, Linden. $579,000 Helene P. Mann to Geoffrey M. Swanberg, 14.5301 acres on Cabin Branch Road, Marshall. $220,000 Katherine E. Kuykendall Tr. to Joseph Beitzell, 9514 James Madison Hwy. nr. Warrenton. $495,000 Calvert Avenue LLC to Geoffrey C. Serrell, 125.18416 acres on Rolling Grove Lane, Marshall. $825,000 Kenneth Norris to Colette J. LaForce, 12.7366 acres at 8370 Leeton Lake Drive, Warrenton. $1,350,000

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OBITUARIES

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | July 28, 2021

OBITUARIES To the many friends, neighbors and acquaintances of Jim and Aileen Van Luven Many of you met Aileen while she accompanied me to the several meetings and functions we attended during my time in the military, as a government contractor and later in our semiretirement years.

Aileen was a patriot and a staunch believer in the American way of life. We married young and then served and lived in several areas that hosted few Americans. We witnessed severe poverty, government oppression and other traits contrary to those we knew as American. We relied heavily on each other for advice and support. It has been said that opposites attract ... we may have been different but we were truly one.

Remembering the life of Aileen Collins Van Luven

Aileen lived a strict Christian life and exhibited all the traits and characteristics of the “wife of Noble Character” similar to those reflected in Proverbs 31, verses 10 through 31. As a sergent major, my mode was somewhat different. Her death has left a large hole in my life and I continue to receive condolences even at this late date.

I again wish to thank all for their notes, kind words and deeds.

Many touched upon their understanding of my grief and were sympathic over Aileen’s death -- their words of support and encouragement do help and are much appreciated.

Barbara North Gonzales Barbara North Gonzales, 82, of Bealeton, VA died June 29, 2021 at Fauquier Hospital.

She was born August 24, 1938 in London, England to the late Ben and Jessie Pritchard North.

Barbara is preceded in death by her husband Bernie Gonzales, sister Jean Kelleher and brothers Colin, Michael and Brian North.

She is survived by her brother Steven North and family of Grafton, Australia, nieces Charlene Helean and family of Pryor, Oklahoma, Cindy Mayer and family of Virginia Beach, VA and her loving in laws, the Gonzales family.

Barbara loved hosting events with family and friends, making her special cards for every occasion, quilting, sewing and caring for her precious basset hound babies, Willie and Lowie.

The families would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Barbara’s friends and neighbors for the loving support and care they provided Barbara and to special care giver and friend, Lani P. A Celebration of Life was held on Tuesday, July 27th 2021 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at 2455 Arbor Oak Lane Bealeton, VA 22712.

Private inurnment will be held at a later date at Bright View Cemetery, 8265 Lunsford Road, Warrenton, VA where she will be laid to rest with her late beloved husband Bernie Gonzales.

Online condolences may be given at www.moserfuneralhome.com

COL Robert (Bob) McGuire COL Robert (Bob) Lynn McGuire, 80, of Warrenton, Virginia died Thursday, July 8th, 2021 at his home after a brave fight with cancer.

Surviving is his wife Mary Ellen McGuire of Warrenton, VA. His three daughters: Crystal (Tom) Wiley of Phelan, CA; Carrie (Rick) Allegretti of Westmont, IL; Heather (John) Minelli of Winfield, IL. Sons Lincoln Starbuck of Leesburg, GA and Derek McGuire of Warrenton, VA. Also surviving are grandchildren Rebecca and Samantha Wiley; James (Cassandra) Mendenhall, Gianna, Joseph, John, Paul and Liam Allegretti; and Katie Minelli; Johnathon, Anna and Katie Starbuck; sister Kathleen (Jim) Koch of Hudson, IA nephews Curt and Scott Koch, niece Deb (Brian) Weber; nephews Jason Rish, Delaware, OH and Matt (Keri) Rish, Holly Springs, NC. Robert was born September 2, 1940 in Scio, Ohio. Son of Robert H. and Frances Ball McGuire. Bob graduated from Dennison, OH High School in 1958 and from Iowa State in 1965 and received his master’s degree in education from Kent State University in 1984.

He married Mary Ellen (Rish) Starbuck on September 22, 1985. Bob and Mary relocated to Warrenton, VA after Bob received orders as Lieutenant Colonel for active duty in the Ohio Army National Guard and subsequently reassigned to the Pentagon as Chief of the Army National Guard Environmental Program. During his assignment at the Pentagon he was promoted to Colonel. He retired from the Army National Guard in 1996. After his military career Bob worked in information technology at Horne Engineering Services, Fairfax, VA and then taught AutoCAD at both Hylton High School, Woodbridge, VA and at Brentsville High School, Nokesville, VA. Bob was blessed with many talents. He was a gifted singer and guitarist, an amazing teacher and competitive bowler, wood worker and avid gardener. He loved serving his country in the Army. He loved to spend his time outdoors and would gladly identify any flora or fauna on our walks. He was in awe of God’s handiwork and enjoyed connecting with God in nature.

Celebration of life service will be held on Saturday July 24th at 11:00 a.m. at Park Valley Church, 4500 Waverly Farm Drive, Haymarket, VA 20169. Interment services at Arlington National Cemetery to be held at a later date.

It’s never too late to share your loved one’s story.

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OBITUARIES

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OBITUARIES Ronald Edward Smith

Buddy Mitchell Wines

Ronald Edward Smith passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021, after a year long battle with cancer. He was 59.

Ron was born on September 4th, 1961, in Hood River, Oregon. He attended university in Oregon and received a bachelor’s in marketing.

A beloved Husband, Father, and Friend who always did what he could to help the people around him. Ron loved baseball and watching the Oregon Ducks. He enjoyed spending time with his sons’ whether it be on the baseball field, golfing, or riding motorcycles.

He was very devoted to his wife, Jill Smith, and would go out of his way to put a smile on her face.

Working in the sales industry, Ron touched many people. He would willingly share his knowledge with his friends and associates. He was always sharing with his friends and family his many jokes to brighten the room.

Ron is survived by his loving wife, Jill Smith; his two son’s Jeremy Smith and his wife Jennie, and Ryan Smith; granddaughter Julie Smith; mother Mary Smith; and siblings Eric and Lana.

Buddy Mitchell Wines, 45, of Pensacola, Florida, left this world July 16, 2021.

He was born November 16, 1975, in Warrenton.

He was loved by everyone in his life he touched. His smiling face was one of pure joy you’d never forget. If you never met him, I apologize for what you’ve missed. Buddy was an animal lover who had dogs and cats throughout his lifetime but his favorite was his dog Tiger. Buddy often joked he wanted his ashes spread with Tiger. He had some tough times in his life, but he always tried to persevere.

He was preceded in death by his father, Herbie Wines; his paternal grandparents, Herbert Wines and Edna Wines; his maternal grandfather, John W. Teat; his cousin, Mike Guffey, and great-grandmother, Edith Evans.

He is survived by his mom, Patty Franklin of North Carolina; his much loved “MomMom” (grandmother), Pat Prince of Delaware; his children, Ashley of Delaware and Emily, Savannah, Natalie and Hunter of Florida; his brothers, Greg Wines, Michael Wines and Curt Neuf; his sister, Aubrey; three grandchildren; his great aunt Nancy and uncle John, who were always there for him.; many other aunts, uncles and cousins, and many many friends.

Let us remember the kind loving soul he blessed us with.

Please, give in remembrance to The American Heart Association.

Edith Ann “Edie” Merchant Edith Ann”Edie” Merchant, 81 of Warrenton, VA formerly of Arlington went to be with the Lord on July 24, 2021.

She was born on December 15, 1939 in Casanova a daughter of the late Virgil and Charlotte Bragg. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her siblings, Evelyn Boserman, Iola Hibbs, Raymond, Floyd and Roy Bragg.

Edie worked as a bookkeeper for various companies and then was a unit secretary for Arlington Hospital. She was a member of the Jubilee Christian Center and participated in mission trips and serving meals at The Lamb Center.

She is survived by her husband of 29 years, William O. Merchant; daughters, Sherry (Daniel) Boone of Buchanan, VA, Terry (Perry) Payton of Nokesville, Barbara (D.) Daigle of Warrenton and Rebecca (Jason) Parker of Gaithersburg, MD. The family received friends on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 from 6-8 PM at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton, VA where funeral services will be Wednesday, July 28 at 2:00 PM by Rev. Bill Frasnelli of Jubilee Christian Center. Interment will be in Marshall Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Jubilee Christian Center, 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.

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Rebecca Desiree “Becky” Curtis Pennington Rebecca Desiree “Becky” Curtis Pennington, 67, passed away on July 21, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

She was born in Fairbanks, Alaska on August 7, 1953, to the late Walter and Jerry Sandifer Curtis.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jeffrey Curtis.

She worked as a fraud specialist at Bank of America for many years before retiring and serving in her most important “job” as Grammy. Becky enjoyed cooking for her family, and working in her flower garden. She loved all animals especially her cat Sid. Becky was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister.

Survivors include her children, Jason Pennington, Joshua (Mary) Pennington, and Desiree (Kevin) McLaughlin; her wonderful granddaughters whom she loved dearly, Rebekah Elizabeth and Mary Eleanor Pennington; brothers, Robert and Jerry Curtis.

The family received friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, July 24th at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Research Hospital, 2101 Rexford Rd #165W, Charlotte, NC 28211.

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OBITUARIES Robert “Bobby” Wheatley Robert “Bobby” Wheatley, 72, of Remington passed at his home July 15, 2021. He was Born March 27, 1949 Bobby was preceded in death by his wife and best friend Sandra; father Milford Wheatley, mother Jessie Jacobs and many other family and loved ones.

Bobby is survived by his daughter Heather Rector and grandson Kyle Rector both of Remington. Also by many cousins and their families.

Bobby enjoyed his tractors, animals, and farming. He loved being “Pop”. He lived life simple. Work hard, be honest, be fair, and family always comes first.

There will be a celebration of life at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to SPCA.

John Bentley Champion, Jr. John Bentley Champion, Jr, age 66, passed away July 14, 2021 at Capital Caring Alder Center after a long and tiresome battle with COPD. John is preceded in death by his parents John Bentley Champion, Sr., and Leona Elizabeth Bostian Champion.

He is survived by his daughters, Melinda Champion Hale of Springfield, VA and Amanda Champion, of Reston, VA, his former wife and caretaker, Susan (Kathy) Champion of Springfield, VA, sisters; Margret (Jo) Champion Teal of The Rock, GA, Gladys (Pat) Champion Holley of Perry, GA, Gayleen Champion Middleton of Macon, GA, and his brother Jeffery Champion of Perry, GA, two granddaughters Shelby and McKenna Hale, and two grandsons Braeden and Connor Hale, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Born in Macon, Georgia, April 10, 1955, John developed a love for tractors and farming at a young age. After moving to Northern Virginia with his wife and young daughter, his love for the country life lead him to move to Warrenton, Virginia in 1992. It was there he began to collect antique farm equipment, became a horse and mule owner, and participated in farming shows and demonstrations. If you knew John, you knew you could always find him in the garage, the barn, or around the property working on the never ending list of projects, and he was never without his trusty cup of coffee. John often enlisted his daughters to help in the fulfillment of his dream to be a farmer. They served as assistant hay bailers, fence post diggers, end even an occasional “mule” driving the tractor so John could learn how to use his antique horse drawn farm equipment.

As of late, his favorite pastime included a newfound love of tractor videos on “the you tube” (YouTube) and watching old westerns.

He loved being surrounded by his family and laughing, telling jokes, and old stories form his childhood. He will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the COPD Foundation (copdfoundation.org).

A private family celebration will be held in Georgia.

It’s never too late to share your loved one’s story.

Place a memoriam today. jcobert@fauquier.com 540-351-1664

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Margaret Lee (Kidwell) Benner 1934 – 2021 Margaret Lee Benner, age 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, 22 July 2021, at her Warrenton, Virginia, residence while in the loving care of her husband of 67 years, William R. “Bill” Benner.

Margaret Lee was born in Warrenton on 28 June 1934 to James W. and Katie Lee Kidwell.

She graduated from Warrenton High School in 1952 having excelled as a student and athlete.

While at WHS, she was a key member of the women’s basketball and softball teams, as well as a cheerleader during football season. Margaret Lee and Bill Benner married shortly after his graduation from Warrenton High School, having mapped out a successful plan for family life.

A woman devoted to her faith, family and friends, Margaret Lee worked for 40 years as a hairdresser and beautician, the majority of those years at the Vanity Beauty Shoppe in Warrenton, owned by her mother, Katie Lee. Margaret Lee was a faithful member of Warrenton Baptist Church for more than 70 years, serving as a Sunday School teacher, administering the Cradle Roll, and attending to nursery duties. She could be counted on for her make-up artistry for the annual Fauquier Hospital Follies Fund Raiser, she performed volunteer duties for the Red Cross, was an avid tennis player at Chestnut Forks, and enjoyed any beach and swimming pool time that came her way.

Margaret Lee was a tremendously devoted wife to Bill, and to her children, Steve, Don (Julianna), Jennifer East (Andy), and Amy Lou. She was loved and respected by her grandchildren Phillip Benner, Rachel East, John Benner (Samantha), Russell East (Holly), Madison Benner, Kaye Lee (Ethan), and Kendall Benner, as well as her four greatgrandchildren.

Margaret Lee avidly supported all her children’s academic and sporting activities, and 4-H events, as well as digging in where needed and with a generous spirit when it came to family farming activities and chores.

Margaret Lee was predeceased by her parents Jimmy and Katie Lee Kidwell, half-brother Barstow Stephens, who perished in a U.S. Navy training exercise off the coast of Virginia in 1949, and by her oldest son, Steve, who died unexpectedly in 2004.

She is survived by her husband Bill, her other children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Her loving spirit, humor, generosity, caring and faithful personality, and stoicism amid adversity and illness will be missed by those who knew and loved her, but never forgotten.

Visitation will be held on Friday evening, 30 July from 6-8pm at Moser’s Funeral Home, Warrenton, Virginia. Funeral services will be held at Warrenton Baptist Church, 123 Main Street on Saturday, 31 July at 1:00pm, with burial at Warrenton Cemetery immediately after the service.

The family would like to express thanks for the wonderful caregivers to include Marsha Berry, Angie Garnett, Vanessa Newman, Monica Newman, Tyra Minor and the hospice staff of Capital Caring, all of whom made Margaret Lee’s final days as comfortable and pleasurable as possible.

If so desired, friends may make memorial contributions to the Fauquier County SPCA and/or the Warrenton Volunteer Rescue Squad.

Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.

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OBITUARIES Clarence William Tompkins

Barbara Kirtley

Clarence William Tompkins left to be with the Lord on May 15, 2021 at Novant Health in Haymarket at the age of 87. Clarence was born in Crozet, Va. to the late Kathleen and Charles Tompkins.

The family moved to the Nokesville area during his youth. After graduating from Brentsville District High School, Clarence enlisted in the United States Air Force and served from 1955 to 1963. Upon his discharge he relocated to Richmond, Va. and earned a business degree from the Virginia Commonwealth University. He began his career in the field of sales and worked until his retirement in 1999.

In September of that year he married Joyce Anne Nicholson and relocated to Fauquier County.

Clarence was well known to the locals from his time spent helping at Joyce’s business “The Caprice Cafe” which was located in Old Town Warrenton. He was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Catlett and also helped with the Catlett History Day events.

Clarence enjoyed genealogy, classic cars, watching golf, and collecting (anything and everything!). He loved being outdoors either working in the yard or just taking a moment to watch the planes flying overhead.

He is survived by his wife Joyce, sons William “Gibby” Tompkins of Lynchburg, Va. and Gregory Tompkins of Memphis, Tn. Stepdaughters Jennifer Nicholson of Culpeper, Va., Suzan VanBuskirk (Dave) of Catlett, Va., and Rachel Williams (Michael) of Nokesville, Va., several grandchildren, great grandchildren and his beloved cat Dixie.

Burial will be private at a later date.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.moserfuneralhome. com.

Barbara passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at her home in Morrisville, Virginia. She was 85 years old.

Barbara was the daughter of Charles Carlin “CC” Edwards and Louise James Edwards.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years Ronkeith Kirtley; her brother, Charles Carlin “Charlie” Edwards, Jr. (Wanda); sisters-in-law, Edna Edwards and Yvonne Stallard (Jack); nephews, Richard Edwards, Tom Carberry (Sue), Michael Kirtley (Andrea); nieces Tracey Edwards Jenkins (Andy) and Tammy Patton.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Mena Carberry; brother, Alan Edwards; brother-in-law, Buford Kirtley and his wife Ramona Kirtley; nephew, Alan Kirtley; niece, Brenda Edwards; and her godson, Zachary Sisk.

She also leaves behind many family members and dear friends, as well as her wonderful caregivers.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 24 at 10:00 AM at the Morrisville United Methodist Church Cemetery. Reverend Beth Glass will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to the American Heart Association, Heartland Hospice, SPCA, or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Places of Worship Grace Episcopal Church • HOLY EUCHARIST: Sundays, 9 a.m.

• SUNDAY SCHOOL: Children & Adults 10 a.m.

5096 Grace Church Lane, Casanova (1 mile off Meetze Road) The Rev. James Cirillo, Priest • (540) 788-4419

www.gracechurchcasanova.org

St. John The Baptist Anglican Church

Anglo Catholic in worship and order Mass Schedule: Sunday 8AM & 10:30 AM Wednesday 10 AM Holy Days 6PM Father Jonathan Ostman, Rector

540-364-2554 Facebook: stjohnsmarshall “At the Stop Light in Marshall”

EULOGY VS TRIBUTE Both eulogy and tribute are words often used interchangeably with one another with regards to funeral services. Is there a difference between the two? The main difference is that a eulogy is a speech or a piece of writing generally honoring the deceased, while a tribute can be a speech, gift, award, or service honoring a living or dead person. Both show respect, admiration, and affection for people. Simply put, a eulogy is a type of tribute. When giving a tribute at a funeral, it can be delivered by family, friends, ministers, or a combination of various people. There is also a growing trend toward encouraging people attending the funeral to stand up and share a memory of the deceased.

A funeral is an experience of value and when properly planned can provide lasting satisfaction and comfort to the survivors.

At MOSER FUNERAL HOME, we can assist you in planning and coordinating all of the details and will explain all of the available options. To learn more about our funeral services, please call (540) 347-3431.

We welcome you to stop by our tastefully appointed facility at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, and be sure to ask about our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY, located just outside of Warrenton.

“The purpose of life is a life of purpose.”

- Robert Byrne

Donald Lee Nuckles, Sr Donald Lee Nuckles, Sr, 82, beloved father, grandfather and greatgrandfather, died peacefully at UVA Hospital in Charlottesville, VA on Friday, July 16, 2021, after a long illness.

“Don” was born in Bishop, VA on July 10, 1939, to Howard E. Nuckles and Hazel Owens Nuckles and spent his youth in the southwestern region of this state. As a young adult, he was among a large number of rural Virginians who settled in the Washington, DC, Metropolitan area, seeking economic opportunity in the growing region. Don eventually made a career as a meat cutter and Meat Department manager for Safeway Stores for 35 years.

In 1962, he married the former Corina Elswick, who preceded him in death.

Don relished his leisure time and often spent it with family, relaxing on his back porch swing where he could be counted upon for colorful stories that he would swear were true. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, vintage cars, and watching NASCAR racing, among other hobbies.

Don leaves behind a son, Donald Lee Nuckles, Jr (Liz Monseur), and a daughter, Regina (Tony) Frazier, four grandchildren, Donald Lee Nuckles III, Jon Paul Nuckles, Shannon Grabato, their spouses, and Anthony (AJ) Frazier. He was “Papa” to six great-grandchildren, as well. He is also survived by his brother, Danny Nuckles, and wife Virginia, of Russell County, VA. A private graveside service for family will be held in August; a Celebration of Life will be scheduled for a later date.

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571-344-4300 JOHN DEERE 115 42inch lawn tractor New battery/belt. Trailer incl. $500 firm. Call Dale, 540-850-3824.

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239 Dover Rd, Warrenton, 8am-2pm, July 31. Lots of wonderful things. Must see.

Invite 20,000 people your yard sale by running your ad in the Fauquier Times for as little as $7 (5 lines) for the Wednesday paper and online!! Deadline Monday, 3pm.

540-878-2491 or email j c o b e r t @ f a u q u i e r. com Nokesville, 7631 Kennedy Rd. 7/31, 8a-2p.

Furn, toys, holiday deco, much more.

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5pc BR set, Sorrento Chris Madden Collection. dresser, mirror, 2-nightstands, chest.

571-344-4300 Smith Corona blue portable typewriter.

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This Could Be YOUR AD! Call Today to Place an AD! 347-4222 or Fax 349-8676

Livestock

36 Black and black white face bred cows. 5-8 month bred. 3-5 yr old.

5 calves on ground. $ 1 1 7 5 e a c h 512.567.4064 or 254.223.4610

256 Rentals — Rooms

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45 RPM record collection original 50’s, 60’s app 2500 various prices 571-344-4300.

AIR COMPRESSOR NAPA 10HP, 3 phase, Use only 6 months Excellent condition P l e a s e c a l l 540.219.4428 Don´t limit your advertising to only the Internet!! $7 (items under $200 Free) will get your merchandise for sale items in print Classifieds and O n l i n e ! C a l l 540-878-2491, email to: jcobert@fauquier. com Deadline is Monday at 3 pm. Private party only.

ENZO Italian electric bicycle. White w/ luggage rack-20” wheels-like new $975-240-405-8602 JFK, Sinatra books/ magazines, M Jordan championship mini BB (set of 7) COA 571-344-4300 J. Gibbs 1991 football card as coach, racing book both autographed 571-344-4300.

Man on the moon 7/69 magazine,books records (album, 45’s) 571-344-4300 Raisinettes Tony the Tiger key chains Peanuts uncut card sets Redskins yearbooks game day books 571-344-4300 Ringling Bros programs 1971-2005 castaways wreck bar shaker cans 1 9 7 0 ’ s ( 5 ) 571-344-4300 SI magazines also swimsuit issues 1970present M Jackson mag (3), 78 RPM records 571-344-4300

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Adorable Pomsky puppies ready for their new family. Please call or text 434 566 6641 Located in Madison

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FAUQUIER SPCA 540-788-9000 www. fauquierspca.com e-mail fspca@ fauquierspca.com SIBERIAN HUSKY PUPPIES Blue eyed, Purebred Black & White, Gray & White.

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Precious & wonderful addition to a good family! 804-572-1738 S PA N I E L P O I N T E R PUPS 8-week-old turkey puppies. Best in Va. Parents owned by man that has been hunting/training them for 80 yrs. If interested: 540-895-5498; 732-616-8037

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G R AV E L : A L L PROJECTS. Topsoil; fill dirt; mulch. No job too small.540-8254150; 540-219-7200

Hagan Build & Design. Specializing in basements but we do it all!

540-522-1056.

Free estimates, licensed and insured.

JBS Excavation & Clearing, Free estimates, tree removal, horse arena, d r i v e w a y s & landscaping. No job too big or too small.

703-582-0439

JENKINS EXCAVATING & LOGGING Free Estimates, Class A Contractor, Excavation, Demolition, Land Clearing, Logging, P o n d s , Driveways.

540-661-0116

Miller´s Tree Servic, complete tree service. Renoval, mulching, storm damage, bucket truck, firewood.

540-222-2089 North´s Custom MaBusiness sonry. Retaining walls, 350 Services stone work, patios, repoint ing brick, chimneys, driveways.

ADAMS CUSTOM SER540-533-8092 VICES, LLC. Siding, Windows, Roofing. North´s Tree Service & Visit us online at Landscaping. Comadamscustomserviceplete tree service. All s.com. or call phases of landscaping.

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Class A. Lic & insured. GMC Enterprises of VA, LLC. 540-222-3385 LOST? FOUND? GIVING SOMETHING AWAY? Run it for Free! in the Fauquier &/or Prince William Times! 540-878-2491

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DODSON TREE CARE & LANDSCAPING. Trimming, toping, spraying, removal, stump grinding, mulching, pruning, cabling, planting, grading. Power Washing, Grading, Retaining Walls, Patios, Walkways.

540-987-8531; 540-214-8407 GORMANS TREE AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES. Seasonal Clean up. Snow removal, grinding, mowing, take downs.

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540-222-4107; 540-825-1000 Total Lawn Care, home services. Cranium Services giving you peace of mind. Call Glenn 571-839-8495; glenn@ craniumservices. com; cranium. services.com

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1989 FORD LTD Station Wagon (Harry & the Hendersons) 2nd owner. New Inspec. & tires. Like new Int & Ext. Runs Great! $3500/OBO Call 804.633.1333 or 540.205.7505 Chevrolet 1979 Corvette. 2 Door Coupe.

Restored frame, original engine ,113k miles, runs great but has not been rebuilt.

New paint, New interior, glass T-tops and all underneath. Beautiful car. Garage kept and covered. Excellent cond. $14,500.

540-752-9144

605 Automobiles - Domestic 1994 NISSAN SENTRA XE CV joints, many new parts, all OEM fuel inj., brakes & calibers, AC, heat, AT/OD, insp., stereo. Needs paint. Best offer. Call 540-548-2887.

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605 Automobiles - Domestic 2006 Scion TC Very low miles - only 71,000 Extra clean. Black w/int. like new. Garage-kept. $6750. Call now.

540-840-1090 Blue Ford van- 2003 Van E350, 264,564 miles. White Ford van2004 Van E350, 219,511 miles. White Dodge van- 1994 Ram Van, 131,003 miles.

Bus- 1992 Chevrolet Van body, 121,951 miles Diesel fuel. Contact Pete Gorfida at 540-548-8748 M-Th, 9-1pm for details.

FORD 2008 V6, 2WD Only 78k miles Extra cab, black w/gray leather seats, Bed cover, 20“ wheels, Very good condition.

Rare find for only $ 8 9 0 0 . C a l l 540.786.9177 or 540.710.3274 VW 2007 Beetle Convertible - RED. One owner. Garage kept. Leather interior.

Heated seats. A/C. Automatic. AM/FM/CD player. New tires. Very good condition $7,700 540-287-0411 Sport Utility

Announcements

Kettle Run Football 1st Annual Cougar 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Sept 4th; 9:00 AM Kettle Run High School, Nokesville To register online, visit http://www.

1stannualcougar5k.racewire.com More information or Questions, email krfootballmoms@gmail.com

FOOD PANTRY 2nd & 4th Sundays

3124 Beulah Rd, at Beulah Baptist Church, Markham VA will have a food pantry on 1:30pm-3pm Please contact Cecelia Williams at 540.364.2428. Church number 540.364.2626.

Fauquier Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser at Moe’s Southwest Grill August 4th; 5 - 8 pm, to support our newest critical home repair program, A Brush with Kindness!

A Brush With Kindness (ABWK) serves low income families who struggle to maintain the exterior of their homes.

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540-439-9071 GMC 2005 Yukon XL Runs but has been sitting, needs some work.

Lots of brand new parts, practically new tires. 360k miles on it. I have invoices with all new parts added.

Clean title. $2,500 OBO call or txt 804-363-4066 TOYOTA 2000 TUNDRA LIMITED 4x4 Mechanically sound work truck. Runs great.

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Legal Notices NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 12, 2021, in the Warren Green Building at 10 Hotel Street in Warrenton, Virginia, and will hold a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the same location.

1. PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES – A public hearing on the proposed issuance of general obligation school bonds of Fauquier County in the estimated maximum principal amount of $19,000,000. The purpose of the proposed bonds is primarily to finance costs to renovate and expand the Cedar Lee Middle School and, secondarily, to the extent of any excess proceeds, to finance additional capital projects for public school purposes. The public hearing will be conducted as part of the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors scheduled to commence at 6:30 p.m. in the Warren Green Building meeting room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia. Interested persons may appear at such time and place and present their views. (Terrilyn Pete, Staff) 2. ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE III, SECTION 13-43 OF THE FAUQUIER COUNTY CODE (PARKING) – A public hearing to consider proposed amendments to change the technical requirements for font size and printing requirements associated with mailing of delinquent parking citations.

(M.C. Anderson, Staff) 3. ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS - A public hearing to consider establishment of early voting locations for the November 2021 general election at the Vint Hill Village Green Community Center, 4235 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA, and Bealeton Library Branch (Depot), 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton, VA. (Tracy A. Gallehr, Staff) 4. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT TEXT-21-015527 – A public hearing to consider a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Articles 3 and 5 to review regulations of dealers in companion animals. (Amy Rogers, Staff) 5. SPECIAL EXCEPTION SPEX-21-015267, MARSHALL CORNER, LLC (OWNER) / CHRISTOPHER CALLAWAY (APPLICANT) – CALLAWAY CLASSICS SIGNAGE – A public hearing to consider an application for a Special Exception to increase the allowed signage. The property is located at 8323 West Main Street, Marshall District. (PIN 6969-69-6006-000) (Kara Krantz, Staff) Copies of the above files are available for review by contacting the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors’ office Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by calling (540) 422-8020. Interested parties wishing to be heard on any of the above are encouraged to send written correspondence in advance of the meeting to 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, VA 20186, or by e-mail to BOS@fauquiercounty.gov prior to August 12, 2021.

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

Citizens desiring to participate in the meeting remotely are required to register in advance. Instructions are available on the County website www.fauquiercounty. gov/government/board-of-supervisors/electronic-meeting-protocol. Citizens wishing to appear in person should arrive prior to the start time of the meeting.

Comments will be limited to three minutes.

Fauquier County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request. Citizens requiring reasonable accommodation for disabilities or requiring any other assistance related to the meeting should contact Ms. Renée Culbertson, Deputy Municipal Clerk, at (540) 422-8020.

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TOWN OF WARRENTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Warrenton will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 6:30 PM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 21 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia, on the following item(s): Special Use Permit (SUP 2021-123) for an entertainment use in the Warrenton Village Shopping Center. The applicant, Stars and Strikes, is requesting approval per Article 3-4.10.3 of the Zoning Ordinance. The subject parcel, owned by Warrenton Center, LLC, is approximately 25,000 square feet of a 22.59 acre parcel located at 251 W. Lee Street, Suite 320 (GPIN: 6984-29-6753-000). The property is zoned Commercial (C) and the Future Land Use Map designates it New Town District.

Zoning Map Amendment (ZMA 2021-95) for one parcel from R-15 Residential Zoning District to Public-SemiPublic Institutional District (PSP). Per Article 11-3.9 of the Zoning Ordinance, the applicant, Gordon Jacobs, is requesting a rezoning that would allow for the conversion of the property, located at 555 Hospital Drive, to allow an office use from the currently approved medical use. The parcel, owned by Alice and Norman Mauroner, Jr, is approximately 1.38 acres (GPIN: 6984-02-2554-000) and is designated in the Health and Wellness District on the Future Land Use Map. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (ZOTA 2019-04) for the inclusion of additional Mixed-Use provisions within the Commercial Zoning District (C). The proposal is to amend Zoning Ordinance Articles 3-4.10 and 9 to allow for home occupations and additional mixed-use structures by right, and home businesses and residential dwellings as part of a mixed-use development with a with a Special Use Permit within the Commercial Zoning District. The text amendment includes supplemental regulations to allow for mixed-use development projects to reduce lot size, increased density, and request modifications from the ordinance with a Special Use Permit. The proposed amendment relates to all properties within the Commercial Zoning District within the Town.

Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (ZNG 2021-0321) for the inclusion of data centers within the Industrial Zoning District (I). The proposal is to amend Zoning Ordinance Articles 3-4.12, 7-7, and 12 and to create Article 9-26 (data center) to allow for data centers within the Industrial Zoning District with a Special Use Permit. The text amendment includes a definition for a data center and development standards for setbacks, height, parking, facades, screening, fencing, and utilities. The proposed amendment relates to all properties within the Industrial Zoning District within the Town.

People having an interest in the above are invited to attend the hearing and state their opinion regarding the above issues. The public may also choose to submit written comments through the Town’s website (https://www. warrentonva.gov/government/town_council/ submit_comment.php) during a public comment period to be closed at noon the day of the public hearing on August 10.

Copies of all applications and full versions of the proposed text amendment changes are available for review in the Department of Community Development located at 21 Main Street, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Town of Warrenton does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Town Hall meeting facilities are fully accessible. Any special accommodations can be made upon request 48 hours prior to the meeting.

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Notice of Shareholders’ Meeting to Vote on Reorganization Oak View National Bank Shareholders’ Meeting Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to call of its directors, a special meeting of the shareholders of Oak View National Bank will be held at the Fauquier Springs Country Club, 9236 Tournament Drive, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., Eastern Time, to consider and determine by vote whether the proposed reorganization of Oak View National Bank into a holding company form of ownership under the terms of a Reorganization Agreement and Plan of Share Exchange pursuant to which Oak View National Bank will become a whollyowned subsidiary of Oak View Bankshares, Inc. shall be ratified and confirmed, and to vote upon any other matters incidental to the proposed reorganization. A copy of the Reorganization Agreement and Plan of Share Exchange, unanimously approved by the directors of Oak View National Bank and Oak View Bankshares, Inc., providing for the reorganization, is on file at the main office of Oak View National Bank and may be inspected during business hours.

Michael A. Ewing Chief Executive Officer

Public Notices

V I R G I N I A: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FAUQUIER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF MADDOX JOSEPH NIV (Birth Certificate Registration ADOPTION NO: CA21-1 Number 145-11-049270 registered in the Commonwealth of Virginia)

by CAITLIN MARIE FANNING and WILLIAM LEE FANNING, II ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of the above captioned matter is the adoption of MADDOX JOSEPH NIV by the Petitioners, CAITLIN MARIE FANNING and WILLIAM LEE FANNING, II. It appearing by affidavit that the last known address of the Respondent, ANTHONY JOSEPH NIV, is 1725 N. 21st Street, Richmond, Virginia 23223, the Respondent’s present whereabouts are unknown, and diligence has been used by or on behalf of the Petitioners to ascertain in what county or city the Respondent is without effect, it is ORDERED that the Respondent appear on or before the 3rd day of September, 2021 before this Court and protect his interests herein.

And it is further ORDERED that the above paragraphs be published once a week for four successive weeks in The Fauquier Times, a newspaper of general circulation in the County of Fauquier. The Clerk of this Court shall post this Order at the front door of the courthouse, and shall mail a copy of this Order to the Respondent at the address, if any, given in the affidavit of the Plaintiff filed herein.

Entered this 13th day of July, 2021.

Gail H. Barb, Clerk Haley N. Gray; Deputy ClerkClerk of the Circuit Court of Fauquier County I ASK FOR THIS: KRISTEN M. YURKOWSKI WIGHT, ESQ. Virginia State Bar No. 86973 THE REED LAW FIRM, P.L.L.C. 9200 Church Street, Suite 200 Manassas, Virginia 20110 (p) 703-530-8810; (f) 703-530-8815 kyurkowski@reedlawva.com Counsel for Petitioners

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ABC Licenses

NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIVING PROOF OF DEBTS AND DEMANDS PURSUANT TO VIRGINIA CODE § 64.2-550

Full name(s) of owner(s): SAYAN ENTERPRISES LLC Trading as: 29 EXPRESS 9486 James Madison Highway, Warrenton, Fauquier, Virginia 20186-7818 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Wine & Beer off premises, & Mixed Beverage Restaurant license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.

Mukta Poudel, Member

Having been requested by J. Gregory Ashwell, Counsel to the Executors for the Estate of Christopher Massey Collins, deceased (Fiduciary #CWF2017-282), to appoint a time and place for receiving proof of debts and demands, Gary M. Pearson, Commissioner of Accounts for the Circuit Court of Fauquier County, hereby notifies all interested persons that I have fixed August 17, 2021 at 10:30 A.M., as the time and my office at 9 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 as the place, for receiving proof of debts and demands against said decedent or said decedent’s estate pursuant to Virginia Code Section 64.2-550.

On this 26th day of July, 2021, I have caused this notice (1) posted on the public government website for the Circuit Court of Fauquier County, Virginia, and (2) to be delivered to The Fauquier Times, Warrenton, Virginia, for publication once in that newspaper’s issue on July 28, 2021, both of which last-mentioned dates are more than ten days before the date stated above for receiving proof of debts and demands.

Gary M. Pearson, Commissioner of Accounts

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

Public Notices

STATE WATER CONTROL BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE An enforcement action has been proposed for Middle Mile Infrastructure, LLC for violations of the State Water Control Law at in-line amplifier sites along the MMI Atlantic Coast Long Haul Fiber Optic Installation Project in Campbell County, Carroll County, Fauquier County, Floyd County, Franklin County, Giles County, Madison County and Nelson County, Virginia. A description of the proposed action is available at the office named below or online at www.deq.virginia. gov. Kristen Sadtler will accept comments by email (kristen.sadtler@deq. virginia.gov) or postal mail (DEQ, Central Office, 1111 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219) from August 2, 2021 through September 1, 2021.

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Employment Full Time Employment NEWSPAPER CARRIER

Manassas, Gainesville, & Haymarket areas. Opportunity to earn extra money (salary based on papers served). Must be dependable with reliable transportation, early morning delivery req´d. PT- 7/days/ week. Contact Thomas @ 703-408-0230

DELIVERY DRIVERS & FT/PT WAREHOUSE ASSISTANTS

Tri-County Feeds, Marshall VA, no CDL required. Must be avail weekends,able to lift 50-100 lbs. Room for growth. Apply on FB, in person or email resume to Mike: msutphin@tricountyfeeds.com

FT Retail Sales Associate

Tri-County Feeds, Marshall, VA. Professional, team player, knowledge of equestrian products preferred. Must be able to work weekends. Apply in person, on FB, or email resume to Jessie jwade@tricountyfeeds.com

SEEKING A LIVE-IN CAREGIVER FOR OUR MOTHER

Compassionate, personable & caring. Assist w/ medication, baths, meal prep, feeding, cleaning, transportation appointments, etc. Warrenton. Call 229.300.1497

Small Engine Mechanic

Now Hiring School Bus Drivers!

Starting pay $21.34. Great Benefits!

Apply today at www.pwcs.edu

This is technical work in the service and repair of small engine tools, materials & equipment. This position is considered essential personnel and will be required to report during snow and other weatherrelated emergencies.

Please email: Elizabeth Blancke, blanckme@pwcs.edu for information

PARALEGAL Warrenton based woman-owned firm has an immediate FT position for contracting/admin position. Excellent communication, grammar, writing skills required with good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Candidate that has first-hand legal experience in commercial real estate experience a plus.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS, LABORERS,

Join our General Excavation Company with over 30 years of expereince completing the highest quality work in our area.

Experienced with farm equipment??

We train!! Benefits include medical, dental, vacation, retirement.

Call 540-222-6846

Also looking to hire an administrative assistant. Excellent communication, grammar, writing skills required with good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Will train.

Send resume and salary requirements to: info@mkassociates.com

Full Time Employment

RETAIL SALES PLUS

SEASONAL GARDENER

Full-time Seasonal Gardener needed to support garden team on private estate in The Plains, VA. Duties include maintenance of flower & vegetable gardens and greenhouse. Applicant must be able to perform physical labor in all weather conditions, work independently and maintain valid driver’s license with clean record.

Background check req’d. Please send resume to openclassified@yahoo.com.

Mechanical Contractor Project Manager

Applicant will facilitate the planning and implementation of multiple projects. Will oversee multiple field crews. Minimum of 15 years experience is required. Must be knowledgeable with DOT Operator Qualifications. Salary commensurate based on experience.

Call: 301-953-2337 or send resume and cover letter to: Wsmech@aol.com

Full Time Employment

Full Time Employment

Class B, Immediate opening , must be able to drive manual transmission. Year round everyday work in Metro area. Top pay.

Please call or text 703-674-8040

Full Time Employment

CONSTRUCTION HELP

PT, for local contractor. Duties include but not limited to: help carpenters, run errands, some mowing & weed eating, learn a trade as you making a pay check. Valid driver´s license & good work ethic. Pay based on exp. Call Mike at 540-222-3385.

Full Time Employment

Underground Utility Locator

TEMPORARY POSITION $15/hour PWCS has an immediate need for an underground utility locator.

Experience preferred but not required. Please email: Elizabeth Blancke, blanckme@pwcs.edu

Full Time Employment

LEAD TEACHERS & ASSISTANT TEACHERS Full or Part Time

Walnut Grove Child Care 540-347-0116 or 540-349-9656 Carpenter

Our work is all local. E.O.E.

Prefer retail, inventory control & store display exp. An enthusiastic self- starter, cheerful with excellent people & basic computer skills. Up to 35/hrs/wk includes Saturdays. Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. & go up and down stairs. Equestrian knowledge/ skills helpful. In person interview during business hours. Horse Country, 60 Alexandria Pike, Warrenton, VA 20186. No appointment necessary.

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Dump Truck Driver

STRONG ADMIN POSITION Full Time Employment

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Full Time Employment

Full Time Flagger Traffic Plan seeks FT Flaggers to set up and control traffic around construction sites. A valid drivers license is a must, good pay, & benefits.

If interested please fill out an application at 7855 Progress Court Suite 103 Gainesville, VA on Wednesdays from 9am to 12pm or online at www.trafficplan.com

FT CLASS B CDL DRIVER

for the delivery of precast concrete septic & pump tanks · Must have current Class B CDL license and medical card · No tank delivery driving exp req´d, we will train · Good driving record · Class B driving experience · Must be able to climb and lift up to 100 lbs. several times daily · Willing to work overtime/extended hrs in all weather conditions · Must have professional & friendly attitude · Collect/return payments from customers · Maintain safe & clean truck inside/out. · Follow company policies & procedures, also state/federal rules/regulations.

Medical and dental ins, after 90 day probation. Paid leave after 1 year.

Respond to: sheryl_loflin@aol.com with contact information - INCLUDING A CURRENT CONTACT PHONE NUMBER as well as employment history and a copy of current driving record.

Remodeling Experienced Pro wanted for FT employment.

Must be self motivated & take pride in their workmanship. Great future offered in our small but long established company.

Text 540-359-1265

FT

Swimming

Pool Tech 703-369-0713 Server

18 or older Osaka Japanese Steak House 540-349-5050 139 W Lee Hwy Warrenton

SUB MAKER & DELIVERY D AY S & EVENINGS

Apply in person: JOE & VINNIE´S PIZZA

Waterloo Shop Cntr, 540-347-0022

Stand out from the crowd.

Advertise with the Fauquier Times.

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Cleaning

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Small Engine Special Free Pickup and Delivery for the month of February

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Additional Services

Jenkins Services Owner: Kurt Jenkins

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BUSINESS SERVICE DIRECTORY Painting/Wallpaper

Painting/Wallpaper

Moving/Storage

Roofing

Tree Service/Firewood

Tile

Tree Service/Firewood

DAVE THE MOVER LLC HONEST & CAPABLE WE PUT OUR HEART INTO EVERY MOVE!

www.DaveTheMover.com 540.229.9999/Mobile 540.439.4000 Local

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Moving/Storage

Tree Service/Firewood Roofing

WARRENTON SELF STORAGE Across from Fauquier County Courthouse • 17 to 455 square feet • Constant Temperature • Wooden Floors • 1st floor access • Month to Month • No hidden fees

Family Owned & Operated for Over 30 yrs.

Quality Work Guaranteed CALL ABOUT - COMPLETE TREE SERVICE OUR

- ALL PHASES OF LANDSCAPING 25% OFF

- All phases of Masonry - Gravel & Grading Driveways - Fencing Honest and Dependable

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Painting & Decorating, LLC

• Home painting & carpentry repairs • 30 years of hands on experience • Small company with personal service Free Consultations & Estimates.

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Welcome to the new legacy!

Still your bank.

On April 1, 2021, The Fauquier Bank merged with Virginia National Bank. The combined bank will cover the counties of Fauquier, Prince William, Frederick, and Albemarle, and the cities of Richmond and Charlottesville. Bringing together over 140 years of combined banking experience to our community. The transition of the combined bank will take some time, but we expect to serve all clients at all locations

by August 2021. Welcome to the new legacy!

As we continue to grow, we will never lose sight of the critical ingredients to our continued success. Exceptional service begins and ends with people.

That’s why we say, “It’s all about people . . . and always will be.”

Visit TFB.bank/about-us for more information!