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Developers propose townhomes, retail space and park for vacant lot next to O’Brien’s pub By Robin Earl

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

The Warrenton Planning Commission on July 26 got a first look at a proposed development at the corner of Broadview Avenue and Bear Wallow Road on the 4.81-acre site that currently hosts O’Brien’s Irish Pub but is otherwise vacant. The developers’ plan, dubbed Waterloo Junction, includes 47 1,800-square-

foot townhomes with garages, a retail building and a small park. The restaurant building already has several apartments on the second floor. As part of the plan, these would be renovated as well. O’Brien’s would also benefit from landscape improvements and the addition of a larger outdoor seating area extending into what is now a parking lot.

See WATERLOO, page 4

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This map shows how a proposed development called Waterloo Junction could be laid out.

Fauquier County public school students return to class Aug. 10

Planning commissioners express concerns at 1st meeting on data center Amazon representative provides detailed look at project

Back to School fairs provide school supplies, haircuts and more

By Robin Earl

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

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Fauquier Times Staff Writer

Hundreds of children received free haircuts, school supplies, vaccinations and other back-to-school necessities in preparation for Aug. 10, the first day of classes for Fauquier County Public Schools. “It’s a really good turnout,” said Ta’Mia Carrier, a Fauquier County social worker helping to hand out bags full of paper, pencils, glue and other school supplies at Marsh Run Manufactured Home Community in Bealeton. Fewer than 45 minutes

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Nayeli, 10, a rising 5th-grader, gets a haircut at the Back-to-School fair at Marsh Run Manufactured Home Community in Bealeton. into the two-hour event, Carrier and other volunteers had handed out all 50 to 60 bags of school supplies. The supplies were donated by First Baptist Church in Warrenton. See BACK TO SCHOOL, page 10

A few dozen residents who are opposed to granting a special use permit to Amazon Web Services for a data center in Warrenton were not permitted to speak July 26 at a Warrenton Planning Commission meeting, but they made their presence known. Many wore red shirts emblazoned with the “Stop the Power Tow-

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Warrenton Planning Commissioner Ali Zarabi ers” slogan, and they gasped and applauded when planning commissioners posed pointed questions to the applicant. See AMAZON, page 4

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In Warrenton, Eva Walker Commemorative Garden opens, honoring community activist By Robin Earl

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

After years in the discussion and planning stages, the commemorative garden at Eva Walker Park in Warrenton honoring its namesake was constructed in about a week. A July 29 ribbon cutting for the garden honored the longtime activist and com-

munity builder. “Our public works department did an amazing job,” said acting town manager Tommy Cureton. The staff, with the help of Blue Ridge Property Services Management, went from groundbreaking July 22 to official opening on July 29. See EVA WALKER, page 12

Robyn Thompson cuts the ribbon to officially open the Eva Walker Park Commemorative Garden Friday.

Who was Eva Walker? In the fall of 2020, Warrenton’s Haiti Street residents had the opportunity to weigh on the future of Eva Walker Park, which borders their neighborhood. Some used the opportunity to remember the park’s namesake. Christine Lewis grew up on Haiti Street in the 1950s; Eva Walker and her husband, Robert, moved into the neighborhood when Christine was 6 years old. “She was like family,” said Lewis about Eva Walker. “She was an activist, a liaison between people in the community and the town. When things went wrong in the community, something racial for instance, she would do something about it.” Lewis said that her aunt, Callie Bumbray, and Eva Walker started the Majorettes club for girls; they marched in local parades. “We were segregated back then.”

Ashleigh Corrin Webb, Eva Walker’s granddaughter, designed the signs that anchor the garden. She is here with her daughter Eva. FAUQUIER TIMES STAFF PHOTOS/ ROBIN EARL

Eva Walker operated a beauty salon from her home. “She drew a lot of people from all over,” said Lewis. Mike Logan was about 8 or 9 years old when she passed away in 1982; she was only 48. “She used to watch us at the bus stop every day.” Logan also remembers being in the fashion shows that Walker held every year. A DJ now, he said he got his start in music in the Walkers’ basement. He remembered that every year, Eva Walker would organize a huge festival for the neighborhood, with carnival games and horses for the kids to ride. “Everyone would come together.” Logan described Eva Walker as a godparent to everyone. “When it came to make action happen, she stood for the community; she got folks organized. Fauquier wasn’t always a positive place for people like me. There were obstacles.”

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Brian Mayell, Kinloch Farm conservation manager, waters a live stake willow planting that will grow to be a part of the riparian buffer. On the farm, there are around 300 acres of riparian buffers that help protect the adjacent stream bank.

To clarify information presented in the July 27 Fauquier Times article, “Northern Fauquier farms open storefronts while promoting regenerative agriculture,” conservation has been a focus point for Kinloch Farm in The Plains for decades. In the 1980s, Andrea Currier, the second generation of the Kinloch Farm owners, worked with the Virginia Association of Biological Farmers to certify the farm as an organic farm. Another point of conservation focus is with Kevin Jennings, the farm manager, who has an 18-year history with the John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District. When Mike Peterson, farm conservation director, joined the team in the fall of 2021, he focused on bringing more attention to using Aberdeen Angus cattle for conservation efforts and unifying Kinloch Farm’s conservation and production goals.

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Developers propose townhomes, retail space and park for lot next to O’Brien’s pub WATERLOO, from page 1 To move forward, the project would require a rezoning approval, a comprehensive plan amendment and a special use permit — all of which are subject to public hearings and votes by the planning commission and the town council. The planning commission will hold a public hearing on the proposal Aug. 16. The townhomes would sell for between $400,000 and $500,000, but there also would be an affordable housing component to the development, said John Foote, a land use attorney representing owners Goal LC and Fog Holdings, LLC along with Farrish Properties & Acquisitions, LLC, the entity applying for town zoning approvals. Of the 47 townhomes, five would be designated “affordable dwelling units;” one of the six proposed apartments on the second floor of O’Brien’s would also be designated as an ADU. Foote began his presentation by saying, “Everyone in this room knows where this is. Every one of us has driven by there and hoped for something better. The site needs to find a new future.” The site’s only current building is O’Brien’s. The Cheswick Motel used to sit on the back part of the lot before it was demolished several years ago.

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Susan Helander, chair of the Warrenton Planning Commission.

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This is an example of what townhomes at Waterloo Junction could look like. The developers are asking for a rezoning and several waivers in order to proceed with the mixed-use plan. Rather than the required 20-footwide homes that current ordinances require, Foote said his client would like to build homes that are only 16 feet wide. In the statement of justification presented to the planning commission on Tuesday, July 26, the higher density permitted by the 16-foot units would “provide a lower attainable house base pricing for entry-level Waterloo home ownership.” The townhomes would be 45 feet tall. Other waivers include allowing the project to move forward on only 4.8 acres (the current minimum is 5 acres), landscaping and internal road width (24 feet instead of 22 feet). There would be 191 parking spaces for restaurant customers, residents and park visitors, including two for each townhome (one in the driveway and one in the garage). The town-required minimum for the project is 161 parking spaces. A preliminary vehicle study estimates that the townhomes would generate approximately 400 vehicle trips a day. There would be three exits/entrances to the development: two that feed onto Broadview and one

onto Bear Wallow Road. The Bear Wallow access would only allow a right turn out of the development. There would be no access to the property from Norfolk Drive, which runs along the back of the property. Foote said that no potential retail tenant or tenants have been identified for the retail space that fronts on Broadview Avenue. Planning commissioners had a few questions about whether the park would or be reserved for residents. That has yet to be decided, Foote said. It would depend on questions of potential liability insurance. Planning Commissioner Ali Zarabi expressed concern about upcoming construction on Broadview Avenue — unrelated to the Waterloo proposal — and how it might affect traffic congestion in the area. “I have a hard time seeing anything on that side [of Broadview] until we have a clear indication about traffic and congestion on that Broadview project.” If the planning commission sends the project to the town council, and the council approves it by the end of the year, construction could begin in 2024, estimated Foote.

Planning commissioners express concerns at 1st meeting on data center AMAZON, from page 1 Amazon, represented by land use attorney John Foote, would like to build its data center on 33.62 acres of a 41-acre lot located behind the Country Chevrolet dealership on Blackwell Road. Amazon purchased the land in September 2021 for almost $40 million. Foote began his overview of the project with a brief history of the location. “This property has been undeveloped for decades, and it’s been on the market for almost all that time. It has been zoned industrial for more than 30 years.” Known as the Weissberg property, it was considered as a location for a Target and for a Costco, but those projects never came to fruition, he said. The SUP application reads, “This data center will be a new development on vacant industrial land and will finally put the land to a productive use that has escaped every other potential purchaser that has evaluated it over the last three-plus decades.”

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Foote explained to those assembled and in the data center application that the single building would be a 220,200-square-foot, rectangular, 37-foot-tall single-story structure.

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This is a map of the data center’s planned layout; the inset provides examples of what the security gates could look like. Adding to the height of the building would be rooftop equipment that could extend the visible height up to 12 feet. Also in the plan is a pad site reservation for a future Dominion Power substation on 8.17 acres. The facility would require an 8-foot-high lighted

security fence and a security gate accessed from Blackwell Road that would be staffed around the clock. The data center would use approximately 1,500 gallons of water a day, about the same as four homes. “The water will be used for domes-

tic use, humidification and limited landscaping,” according to the SUP application. “Water is not used for cooling. Rather, the data center will use a closed loop system that effectively permits the use of air cooling.” See AMAZON, page 8

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Texas energy company proposes 70 MW solar installation near airport

Application has been temporarily withdrawn By Coy Ferrell

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

A Texas-based energy company is interested in constructing a 70-megawatt solar energy installation — enough to power about 10,000 homes — on three agricultural-zoned tracts totaling 832 acres just south of the Warrenton-Fauquier Airport in Midland. It is the latest in a series of so-far-unsuccessful attempts to obtain approval to build solar installations in southern Fauquier County, which is crossed by a series of high-voltage transmission lines. The application, submitted by Open Road Renewables via a subsidiary company called Alameda Solar I, has already stalled —at least temporarily. On July 19, the company

filed a detailed proposal comprising dozens of pages of data and technical analyses and a lengthy document justifying the project. But just 9 days later, on July 28, the company withdrew the application to provide “additional visual simulations” and “to conduct additional community outreach.” The company plans to re-file the application in late August, according to a letter submitted to the county. The proposal from Open Road is similar to others that have faced widespread opposition, and the application process itself could also be a hurdle. In 2020, county supervisors codified standards for reviewing solar proposals. Open Road itself called the review process “rigorous” in its application. See SOLAR, page 7

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Texas energy company proposes 70 MW solar installation near airport SOLAR, page 5 Ryan Gilchrist, an Open Road vice president of development and the company’s representative for the Fauquier project, declined the Fauquier Times’ request for a phone interview. But a written statement sent to the Times on Monday said, “We knew coming into Fauquier that the county is both supportive of clean energy and also takes agriculture very seriously, and we wanted to find a partner in pursuing some novel opportunities to do both ag and solar on the same ground.” The company is working with the Fauquier County Farm Bureau, which formally opposed the last major solar application, “to design a sheep grazing operation and collocated solar farm and are looking for a local member of the Fauquier County ag community to run the grazing operation long-term,” the statement said. The statement said that “the combination of capacity on the county’s transmission infrastructure combined with a landscape that would make it easy for us to screen the solar project from sight, minimizing any visual impact on neighbors or passers-by” makes Fauquier County an attractive place to build solar energy installations. “Transmission capacity, which means the available ‘headroom’ to inject power into the power grid, for projects like ours are scarce in Virginia, and it’s hard to find a relatively isolated site like ours that can be very effectively screened from sight,” the statement said. “In addition to what we hope will be the largest collocated solar and agricultural project in the state, we believe the scale of the financial investment the project represents for the county will compare favorably to other projects that have been proposed previously in the county,” the statement concluded. Supervisor Rick Gerhardt (Cedar Run District), whose district includes the Midland area, declined to comment on Open Road’s proposal, citing the applicant’s intention to revise its application.

Bristersburg proposal withdrawn

The last major solar proposal in Fauquier County, submitted by Charlottesville-based Torch Clean Energy in December 2021, envisioned an 80-megawatt facility on 485 acres just outside the village of Bristersburg in the southern end of the county. But in the face of near-universal opposition from area residents — and from the Fauquier County Farm Bureau — Torch withdrew its application in March. Like Open Road’s proposal, the Bristersburg project would have been located on land historically used for farming. “We want to make sure, if you’re going to put in solar, you’re not going to put it on farmland,” said Ben Cooper at a public hearing in January, where he spoke against the Torch project on behalf of the bureau. Other residents claimed at the time that, if a similar project was proposed in northern Fauquier County, the proposal would be

“Our interest [in Fauquier County] stemmed from the combination of capacity on the county’s transmission infrastructure combined with a landscape that would make it easy for us to screen the solar project from sight, minimizing any visual impact on neighbors or passers-by.” STATEMENT FROM OPEN ROAD RENEWABLES

dead on arrival. “We want to stop southern Fauquier from becoming a dumping ground for what other people don’t want in their backyards,” added Forest Morgan, who lives outside Bristersburg, in opposition to the Torch project. The county’s two-tiered review process first puts an application to a planning commission public hearing and vote —and then to supervisors —to decide whether the proposal is compatible with the county’s comprehensive plan. The second step in the approval process requires another application for a special exception permit, which is also subject to public hearings and votes before both the commission and the board. So far, no application has made it past the first tier of the process, and the planning commission has recommended denial of each of the two applications that have made it to a vote. (The 20-megawatt solar installation outside Remington was approved in 2015, before the new standards.) Elected officials and residents have cited concerns about the loss of farmland and the further industrialization of the southern part of the county, which is already home to two natural-gas power plants and traversed by a series of high-voltage transmission lines and gas pipelines.

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In the pending proposal from Open Road, 464 acres of the 832 acres would be enclosed by fencing, according to the applicant’s statement of justification. It is not clear exactly how many acres will be covered by panels; the company says that “about two thirds of the land inside the fenced area will be open space.” The installation would be in use for approximately 40 years, after which the company would be required to remove all of the equipment installed on the site. The project would be located exclusively on land zoned for rural-agricultural use. Of the total land area of affected parcels, 649 acres (78%) is “prime agricultural soils,” according to a study commissioned by the applicant. About 580 acres are currently used to produce row crops like corn, soybeans and winter wheat, according to the applicant. See SOLAR, page 11

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Planning commissioners express concerns at 1st meeting on data center AMAZON, from page 4 Foote briefly addressed the issue of noise from the data center. “The town of Warrenton has more stringent noise ordinances – for both decibels and frequency — than any jurisdiction I’ve worked with.” He said the data center will meet those requirements and added that the facility will be equipped with mufflers and any other necessary sound attenuating enclosures. Up to 50 people could be employed at the Warrenton data center, with a maximum of 20 employees on site at any given time. Foote acknowledged that although there would not be many employees, they would be highly paid professional positions. Although Amazon’s intention to build a data center at that location has been known since June 2021, the planning commission meeting was the first time the public was able to see the plan in any detail. Amazon submitted its special use application in April; it has already been revised a couple of times and will no doubt see more adjustments as it moves through the process. The Planning Commission will have to vote on the project before it goes to the Warrenton Town Council. Both boards will hold public hearings before making a final decision. Data center opponents have objected to the idea of constructing a data center building at a “gateway” to Warrenton. Foote responded, “The design includes a variety of architectural features and colors to avoid the appearance of a solid wall.” He added that there are plans for landscaping that would provide “four-season screening” of the center. Amazon’s SUP application states, “The design of the data center is … intended to have the least possible impact on those residential areas in the vicinity, with substantial screening and buffering areas as depicted on the landscape plan, and where the facility itself is situated on the property. Although a degree of that design must follow the requirements of form following function, the proposed architecture is intended to avoid previous designs of other data centers that were less architecturally appealing, and to satisfy the purpose and intent of the town zoning ordinance with respect to building façade.” A “balloon test” will be arranged, so that residents can get a sense of how tall the building will be and what they will be able to see from various vantage points. For the exercise, balloons are floated at the height that represents the top of the building and the top of the equipment positioned on the roof. When those tests are scheduled, that information will be shared with the public, said Planning Commission Chair Susan Rae Helander.

Planning commissioners follow up

When Foote finished his presentation, planning commissioners were invited to ask questions about the project. For this first meeting, Helander suggested that commissioners

Town of Warrenton zoning for industrial districts The 42-acre Blackwell Road property owned by Amazon is zoned for industrial development. These are the uses of the land that would be permitted without a special permit (by-right) — and with a special use permit, which must be approved by the Warrenton Town Council.

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• Accessory buildings • Active and passive recreation and recreational facilities • Banks and savings and loan offices • Broadcasting studios and offices • Business and office supply establishments • Cabinet, upholstery, and furniture shops • Cafeteria or snack bar for employees • Clinics, medical or dental • Commercial uses constituting up to 15% of permitted site or building area • Conference centers • Contractor’s office and warehouse without outdoor storage • Crematory • Dwellings for resident watchmen and caretakers employed on the premises • Employment service or agency • Flex office and industrial uses • Health and fitness facilities • Institutional buildings • Janitorial service establishment • Laboratories, research, experimental or testing, but not testing explosives, rockets or jet engines • Light manufacturing uses which do not create danger to health and safety in surrounding areas and which do not create offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, lint, odor, heat, glare or electrical impulse than that which is generally associated with light industries • Mobile food vendors • Monument sales establishments with incidental processing to order but not including shaping of headstones • Motion picture studio • Nurseries and greenhouses • Offices- business, professional or administrative • Off-street parking and loading • Open space • Printing, publishing and engraving establishment; photographic processing; blueprinting; photocopying; and similar uses • Private club, lodge, meeting hall, labor union or fraternal organization or sorority focus on aspects of the proposal that relate to the data center’s location at the entrance to Warrenton. In the SUP’s application documents, the “Statement of Justification” acknowledges this issue: “Given the site’s importance as a gateway into the town, the applicant intends to screen the site with substantial landscaping to shield views of the buildings from the east and the west.” Commission Vice Chair James Lawrence, who attended the meeting

• Rental service establishment • Retail or wholesale sales and service incidental to a permitted manufacturing, processing, storing or distributing use • Rug and carpet cleaning and storage with incidental sales of rugs and carpets • Security service office or station • Sign fabricating and painting • Studios • Transmission and receiving towers of height not exceeding 125 feet • Utilities related to and necessary for service within the town, including poles, wires, transformers, telephone booths and the like for electrical power distribution or communication service, and underground pipelines or conduits for local electrical, gas, sewer or water service, but not those facilities listed as requiring a special use permit • Wholesale establishment, storage warehouse or distribution center • Furniture moving

Allowed with special use permit

• Automobile body shop • Automobile and truck repair and service • Commercial kennels • Contractor’s storage yard • Data center • Farm equipment, motorcycle, boat and sport trailer sales and service • Fuel, coal, oil distribution storage yards • Lumber and building supply with undercover storage • Maintenance and equipment shops with screened outside storage • Outdoor storage of any kind • Plumbing and electrical supply with undercover storage • Restaurant or cafeteria, drive-thru or otherwise • Self-service mini-warehouse • Temporary fair and show grounds • Tire and battery sales and service, tire recapping and retreading • Transmission and receiving towers of height greater than 125 feet • Treatment plants, water storage tanks, major transmission lines or pipelines, pumping or regulator stations, communications towers, storage yards and substations and cable television facilities and accessory buildings Source: Town of Warrenton zoning ordinance (https://www.warrentonva. gov/DocumentCenter/View/225/ Article-3---Zoning-Districts-PDF) remotely, immediately asked the question that seemed to be on the minds of everyone in the audience: “Can we address the tower lines that would be marring the landscape into town?” Foote replied, “We cannot answer that.” He emphasized that the potential power lines were not part of Amazon’s proposal. “We are not involved. It is Dominion’s decision. Dominion answers not to me, but to the State Corporation Commission. The decision about the substation doesn’t lie with us.”

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Warrenton Planning Commissioner Ryan Stewart Foote said that the data center could open portions of the facility if the substation were not built. Lawrence replied, “That sounds like a fancy way of saying that Amazon will need the substation for the data center to be fully operational,” and Foote confirmed that was true. In the SUP application, energy needs are addressed this way: “The data center can operate initially on the distribution lines that will be available on the site. The data center’s operations are projected to ramp up, and when this occurs the power needs will increase beyond the capacity of those distribution lines.” Commissioner Ryan Stewart followed up by asking how coordination would work with Dominion, and Foote said that Dominion hoped to file a plan with the SCC this fall. Stewart also wanted to know if Amazon had planned any community outreach around the data center plan. Foote replied, “Not yet.” Zarabi began his time at the mic by emphasizing to Foote, “There is tremendous opposition to this project. It’s definitely different than what was envisioned in the comprehensive plan review, in meetings over many weeks and months. People of this town are concerned that the will of the people is being set aside.” He continued, “Other data centers are in areas that have already been planned for this use. Here in little Fauquier County, it seems we are the oddballs.” He paused, then smiled. “And that’s a good thing,” he said to loud applause. Zarabi also said he’d like to visit a data center that is similar to the one planned for Warrenton. Foote said he would work toward that with the town’s planning manager. Gerald Johnston, who lives in a townhouse across the street from the designated site, was the final planning commissioner to address Foote. Johnston pointed out that the data center property is on a higher elevation than Lee Highway or Blackwell Road, so will be easier to see from a distance. “I want to know the day and time of that balloon test so I can stand on my deck and see what I’ll be able to see” if the data center is built. “And I want to stand in my daughter’s room on the second floor so I can see what she can see.” A public hearing for the Amazon proposal has not been scheduled, but the planning commission will take See AMAZON, page 9

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AMAZON, from page 8 up the subject again at its Aug. 23 meeting. Helander explained that since the plan is complicated, it will require discussions at several work

3 local groups host ‘town hall’ meeting to organize against proposed Amazon data center

The local residents’ group Protect Fauquier and activist organizations Citizens for Fauquier County and The Piedmont Environmental Council will jointly host a town hall-style meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the PATH Foundation, 321 Walker Drive, Room 301, Warrenton, according to a press release. All three groups strenuously

sessions as well as a site visit before a public hearing is set. Public comments are being accepted in writing through the town’s website. (https://www.warrentonva. gov/296/Submit-a-Public-Comment) oppose the proposed Amazon data center being considered at the corner of Blackwell Road and U.S. 29 and the resulting Dominion Energy substation and transmission power lines. The press release invited “all community members concerned about the Amazon data center, substation and associated transmission lines to attend to learn more about the proposal and efforts they can take to stand against it.”

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A jug of wine, a loaf of bread and thou — a teacher Fauquier County Schools hopes ‘hiring mixer’ at winery helps fill 48 open teaching positions By Colleen LaMay

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

Fauquier County Public Schools held its first ever “destination” teacher recruitment event at Barrel Oak Winery in Delaplane July 27 to showcase one of the joys of living here — the wine trail. The school division has 48 open teaching positions for the 2022-23 school year, which starts Aug. 10. The school division started the 2021 school year short 40 teachers and 20 bus drivers. The “hiring mixer” was held after the winery closed to the public. “We typically do use a school location,” said Mary Wyckoff, assistant director of human resources for Fauquier County schools. “This is the first time that we’ve partnered with a business within the community to do this sort of recruitment,” Wyckoff said. The choice of a winery proved fruitful. Intended to foster discussions about teaching, the low-pressure evening mixer ended with 16 people expressing interest in applying for teaching jobs. Teachers with a variety of specialties are needed -- elementary-school teachers, as well as teachers for math, science, English and other subjects in the higher grades. The idea of the mixer was to provide a more relaxed atmosphere, not only for teachers interested in new opportunities or re-entering the profession after retirement, but also for people who have bachelor’s degrees or higher but lack a teaching license. School officials can help the right candidates kick start a teaching career through a provi-

sional, or temporary license. “We not only have teacher openings;” Wyckoff said, “we have a number of other classified openings, so people who may not have been looking (for employment) over the summer may be settling down and looking for that next opportunity.” Claire Lubowsky was at the mixer to meet school administrators and talk about teaching full time or part time. “I really want to do something that makes a difference in kids’ lives,” she said. Kimberly Toothman came to ask specifically about a job as a behavioral interventionist, a teacher who helps disruptive students make better choices. Toothman most recently taught at a juvenile detention center. She is working on a master’s degree. The winery was a nice choice for a hiring event, she said. “It’s beautiful,” she said. “Such a lovely venue, and the atmosphere is conducive to individuals talking.” Emily Fenner, lead instructional coach and teacher mentor coordinator, was at the winery to talk to prospective teachers, some of whom did not wish to be identified because they were considering leaving their jobs to start teaching careers. Fauquier County also provides mentoring for all first-year teachers. Fenner said that the number of vacant teacher positions is worrisome, but Fauquier County is better off than some neighboring counties. She said recent pay increases — averaging 13% — helped bring back some teachers who had left for jobs in higher-paying counties. “We have a really great small community that people come back to and feel part of the family,” she said. Reach Colleen LaMay at clamay@fauquier.com

Jessie Beard, far left, assistant principal at Mary Walter Elementary School, is with her son, Lyle, dressed as the school’s bobcat mascot.

Other back-to-school news Cedar Lee Middle School construction update

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Students return to class BACK TO SCHOOL, from page 1 Cars were parked in every nook and cranny of the manufactured-home community, and families streamed toward canopies set up at the edge of a sports field. Parents registered their kids for school, met teachers, learned about 4-H and Scouting opportunities and gathered tickets for a free meal from food trucks at the event. Spicy scents wafted over the canopies. “I see a lot of my students here,” said Jessie Beard, assistant principal of Mary Walter Elementary School. Despite the heat, her son Lyle was wearing a heavy bobcat costume to greet students. The bobcat is Mary Walter’s mascot. The Marsh Run fair was one of two Fauquier Public School fairs last week, according to Student, Family & Community Engagement Super-

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Mary Wyckoff, assistant director of human resources for the Fauquier County Schools, at the hiring mixer.

Some classes will be larger than last year

Some Fauquier County schools will see larger class sizes because of the teacher shortage. The county is short 48 teachers as schools get ready to open. “Schools are still working through the final details of their master schedules, but there will be impact,” said Tara Helkowski, director of communications and community engagement for Fauquier County Public Schools. visor Christina Yonkey and Saralyn Aylor, instructional supervisor for world language and ESL. The second fair was in Marshall. The evening fairs together attracted about 700 to 800 people. Stylists from local salons gave haircuts to about 100 children, and the school supplies were gone in a flash at both fairs. COVID and other school vac-

Even though motorists driving past the Bealeton middle school still see a major construction zone, school officials are working overtime to ensure all is as ready as possible when school starts in a week. The cafeteria serving line, where students line up, choose their meals and pay for them, is not quite ready, said Tom Edwards, director of facilities and construction for Fauquier schools. “This has been the shortest summer of all time,” he said. “They are running double shifts,” Edwards said of construction teams. “Materials are showing up every day, and they are trying to put it in as fast as they can.” School officials are prepared to bring students’ meals to Cedar Lee from an off-site location instead of cooking it at the school if needed, Edwards said. “We may have to, but we hope not for more than a week.” The new bus loop and parent dropoff and pickup zones are ready for students and their families, he said. The kitchen and cafeteria were remodeled as part of the expansion of Cedar Lee to accommodate 1,000 students, up from the current number of slightly more than 600. cinations were offered, too, but the number of students who received them was not available.

Twelve to 14 new classrooms will not be ready until fall 2023. Work on the school’s new auxiliary gymnasium has not begun.

Security vestibules

Work is still under way on controlled entryways at four schools. The entryways, intended to keep intruders out, should be finished by Christmas at the latest, Edwards said. Supply-chain issues are the problem, he said. “We do what we can as the parts come in.” He declined to say which schools still are awaiting vestibules.

Virginia’s Sales Tax Holiday for school supplies

Parents may buy school supplies and other back-to-school necessities without paying sales tax between Aug. 5 and Aug. 7. The holiday covers online and in-store purchases. The eligible items may be found here: https://www.tax.virginia.gov/ virginia-sales-tax-holiday

Families who are new to Fauquier County can register their students online. See attendance zones, online registration, parent portal accounts, vaccination requirements and more here: https://www.fcps1.org/site/ Default.aspx?PageID=1055 A smaller fair was held at Brumfield Elementary School to reach a daytime audience.

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Texas energy company proposes 70 MW solar installation near airport SOLAR, page 5 Construction of the project would affect 497 acres of land directly adjacent to the airport property that is bounded by Ebenezer Church Road in the northwest and Rogues Road in the southeast, according to a preliminary concept plan. A second project area, about one mile to the south, would disturb 157 acres. A third tract, accessed from Blackwell Town Road, totals 22 acres and would be used to house a new electric substation operated by Dominion Energy that would in turn connect the installation to an existing transmission line. The project would generate between $9 and $10 million over the installation’s lifespan, according to a study commissioned by the applicant. The current farming use would generate about $413,000 over the same time period, the analysis found. The construction of the project would generate 131 temporary jobs, the study found, along with seven permanent jobs once construction is complete. In documents submitted to the county last month, Open Road went to great lengths in a 16-page letter to argue that the project would help to preserve the land for agricultural use after the lifespan of the panel installation —and to further the county’s efforts to preserve its rural character.

“We knew coming into Fauquier that the county is both supportive of clean energy and also takes agriculture very seriously, and we wanted to find a partner in pursuing some novel opportunities to do both ag and solar on the same ground.” STATEMENT FROM OPEN ROAD RENEWABLES

The company has indicated, for instance, that it could place at least 300 acres in a permanent agricultural conservation easement, keep hundreds of sheep on the property while the panels are in use and establish “wildlife corridors” in the project area. “Applicant plans to plant throughout the project interior beneficial vegetation, prominently featuring native, non-invasive pollinator species, that will benefit area agriculture and ecology,” the document said. “Applicant also plans to develop a sheep grazing operation on site to provide the primary means of vegetation management,” it added. “Far from being out of character with its general location, the project will help preserve Fauquier’s rural character,” the company argued. Reach Coy Ferrell at cferrell@ fauquier.com

Warrenton woman accused of trying to kill ex-boyfriend Fauquier sheriff’s deputies arrested a Warrenton woman and charged her with attempted murder after she allegedly shot her ex-boyfriend in his Bealeton home Sunday night. Jeannie Dolores Whitt, 45, has been held without bond since early on Monday. She is charged with attempted second-degree murder, use of a firearm to commit a felony and shooting into an occupied building. She will be arraigned in Fauquier County General District Court on Wednesday. Whitt allegedly visited her ex-boyfriend’s home on Covingtons Corner Road Sunday when “an argument ensued,” according to a criminal complaint filed with her arrest. Witnesses told investigators that the ex-boyfriend, who is not charged with a crime, “forcibly removed Jeannie from the doorway of the residence, and she fell backwards onto the stairs,” the complaint said. “Witnesses stated that Jeannie then walked over to a vehicle and returned with a handgun. She then pointed the handgun at [the ex-boyfriend], who was standing behind the glass door of the residence and fired a bullet from the handgun through the storm door and into the residence, striking [the ex-boy-

Jeannie Whitt friend] in the left arm,” the complaint continued. Investigators recovered a 9mm shell casing and a bullet from the scene, according to a separate search inventory filed by a deputy. According to the complaint, Whitt then called 911 “and reported that she needed an ambulance because she had shot someone.” She also told a deputy, “I’m pretty sure I shot someone,” according to the complaint.

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Eva Walker Commemorative Garden opens, honoring community activist EVA WALKER, from page 2 The garden concept was conceived through close collaboration with Eva Walker’s family and friends including: Ashleigh Corrin Webb (Eva Walker’s granddaughter), Robyn Thompson (Eva Walker’s daughter), Sherrie Carter (Eva Walker’s daughter) and Christine Lewis, a family friend and local historian with the Afro-American Historical Association of Fauquier County. Webb designed the standing signs that explain Walker’s legacy. Walker is remembered for supporting her African American community and her leadership in transforming Horner field into a safe park where the community children could gather to play, and families could enjoy

one another’s company. The garden materials and construction costs were paid for by an AARP Community Challenge Grant and a grant from the PATH Foundation. The garden was the first phase in the Eva Walker Park Master Plan, and the only part of the plan that has been funded. The master plan, approved by the Warrenton Town Council in February of 2021, includes a second basketball court; five entrances to the park (two on Haiti Street, one on Horner Street, one on North Street and one on Alexandria Pike); two new parking areas; a natural amphitheater; improved walking trails; and a multi-use pavilion. Reach Robin Earl at rearl@fauquier.com

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Warrenton Mayor Carter Nevill speaks to those attending the ceremony, with the Eva Walker Commemorative Garden at his back.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AN APPLICATION BY NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AN APPLICATION BY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY D/B/A DOMINION ENERGY VIRGINIA D/B/A DOMINION ENERGY VIRGINIA FOR ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE: FORAPPROVAL APPROVAL OF OF A A RATE RATE OF ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE: RIDER THE ALTAVISTA, ALTAVISTA, HOPEWELL, RIDERB, B,BIOMASS BIOMASS CONVERSIONS CONVERSIONS OF THE AND POWER STATIONS STATIONS HOPEWELL, AND SOUTHAMPTON SOUTHAMPTON POWER CASE CASE NO. NO. PUR-2022-00088 PUR-2022-00088 •Virginia Electric and Power Companyd/b/a d/b/aDominion DominionEnergy EnergyVirginia Virginia(“Dominion”) (“Dominion”) has applied B.B. •Virginia Electric and Power Company applied for for approval approvaltotorevise reviseits itsrate rateadjustment adjustmentclause, clause,Rider Rider case, Dominion has asked theState StateCorporation CorporationCommission Commission(“Commission”) (“Commission”) to to approve approve Rider 31,31, 2024, forfor Rate Year 1, 1, •In•In thisthis case, Dominion has asked the Rider BB for forthe therate rateyears yearsApril April1,1,2023, 2023,through throughMarch March 2024, Rate Year April 2024, through March 31,2025, 2025, forRate RateYear Year2.2. andand April 1, 1, 2024, through March 31, for •For Rate Year 1, Dominion requests a revenue requirement of $33,655,668, which would increase the monthly bill of a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity

•For Year Dominion requests a revenue requirement of $33,655,668, which would increase the monthly bill of a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity perRate month by1,$0.33. per month by $0.33. •For Rate Year 2, Dominion requests a revenue requirement of $33,667,579, which will result in no bill impact change from Rate Year 1.

•For Rate Year 2, Dominion requests a revenue requirement of $33,667,579, which will result in no bill impact change from Rate Year 1. •A Hearing Examiner appointed by the Commission will hold a telephonic hearing in this case on November 16, 2022, at 10 a.m., for the receipt of public witness testimony.

•A •An Hearing Examiner appointed theon Commission will2022, hold at a telephonic in this casesecond on November 16, 2022, at 10 in a.m., for theBuilding, receipt of public testimony. evidentiary hearing will beby held November 17, 10 a.m., in hearing the Commission’s floor courtroom located the Tyler 1300 Eastwitness Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, to receive the testimony and evidence of the Company, any respondents, and the Staff.

•An evidentiary hearing will be held on November 17, 2022, at 10 a.m., in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, •Further information about case is available on the website at:any scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. Virginia 23219, to receive thethis testimony and evidence ofSCC the Company, respondents, and the Staff. •Further information about this case is available on the SCC website at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. On June 13, 2022, Virginia Electric and Power Company (“Dominion” or “Company”) filed with the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) its biennial update filing of the

Company’s rate adjustment clause, Rider B (“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 major unit conversions of the Altavista, Hopewell, and Southampton Power Stations from coal-burning generation facilities into renewable biomass genera-

Ontion Junefacilities 13, 2022, Virginia Electric and Power Company (“Dominion” or “Company”) filed with the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) its biennial update filing of the (collectively, the “Biomass Conversion Projects” or “Conversions”). Company’s rate adjustment clause, Rider B (“Application”) pursuant to § 56-585.1 A 6 of the Code of Virginia (“Code”). Through its Application, the Company seeks to recover In Case No. PUE-2011-00073, the conversions Commissionof approved the proposed Conversions as major unit modifications under Code § 56-585.1 A 6 and reissued amended certificates costs associated with the major unit the Altavista, Hopewell, and Southampton Power Stations from coal-burning generation facilities into renewable biomassofgeneraconvenience and necessity for theConversion Altavista, Hopewell, Southampton Power Stations (the “CPCN Order”). The CPCN Order also authorized Dominion to recover costs tionpublic facilities (collectively, the “Biomass Projects” and or “Conversions”). associated with the construction of the Biomass Conversion Projects. All three Biomass Conversion Projects became operational in 2013.

In Case PUE-2011-00073, approved the proposed Conversions as major unit modifications under Code § 56-585.1 A 6 and amended certificates of In thisNo. proceeding, Dominionthe hasCommission the Commission to approve Rider B for the two rate years beginning April 1, 2023, ending March 31, reissued 2024 (“Rate Year 1”), and public convenience necessity forasked the Altavista, Hopewell, and 2”). Southampton Power Stations (the “CPCNrevenue Order”). The and CPCN Dominion to Recovery recover costs beginning April 1,and 2024, and ending March 31, 2025 (“Rate Year The two components of the proposed requirement forOrder Rate also Year authorized 1 are the Projected Cost associated with construction of theFactor. Biomass Conversion Projects.requirement All three Biomass Conversion Projectsonly became in 2013. Factor and thethe Actual Cost True-Up The proposed revenue for Rate Year 2 is comprised of theoperational Projected Cost Recovery Factor. The Company is requesting Projected Cost Recovery Factors of $23,072,581 for Rate Year 1 and $33,667,579 for Rate Year 2 and an Actual True-up Factor for Rate Year 1 of $10,583,087. Thus, the Company

is requesting a total revenue has requirement $33,655,668,tofor Rate Year 1 and $33,667,579 foryears Ratebeginning Year 2. April 1, 2023, and ending March 31, 2024 (“Rate Year 1”), and In this proceeding, Dominion asked theofCommission approve Rider B for the two rate beginning April 1, 2024, and ending March 31, 2025 (“Rate Year 2”). The two components of the proposed revenue requirement for Rate Year 1 are the Projected Cost Recovery For purposes of calculating the revenue requirement, Dominion utilized a rate of return on common equity of only 9.35%, withCost the Commission’s FinalThe Order in CaseisNo. Factor and the Actual(“Triennial Cost True-Up Factor. The revenue requirement Rate Year Final 2 is comprised of consistent the Projected Recovery Factor. Company requesting PUR-2021-00058 Final Order”), forproposed the Rate time Year period after the date offor the Triennial Order. The Company utilized a ROE of 9.2%, approved by the Commission in Projected Cost Recovery Factors of $23,072,581 for 1 and $33,667,579 for Rate Year 2 and an Actual True-up Factor for Rate Year 1 of $10,583,087. Thus, the Company Case No. PUR-2019-00050 for the time period prior to the Triennial Final Order. is requesting a total revenue requirement of $33,655,668, for Rate Year 1 and $33,667,579 for Rate Year 2. If the proposed Rider B for Rate Year 1 is approved, the impact on customer bills would depend on the customer’s rate schedule and usage. According to Dominion, implementation

Forofpurposes of calculating revenue requirement, Dominion utilizedbill a rate return oncustomer commonusing equity of 9.35%, consistent theby Commission’s Order in Case No. its proposed Rider B onthe April 1, 2023, would increase the monthly of a of residential 1,000 kilowatt hours perwith month approximatelyFinal $0.33. Implementation of Rider B for Rate Year 2 will result in no bill impact to Rate Year 1. The Company indicates it has calculated proposed Riderapproved B rates inby accordance with thein PUR-2021-00058 (“Triennial Final Order”), for the timechange periodcompared after the date of the Triennial Final Order. The Company utilizedthe a ROE of 9.2%, the Commission same as usedfor forthe rates approved by thetoCommission the most recent Rider B proceeding, Case No. PUR-2021-00111. Case No.methodology PUR-2019-00050 time period prior the TriennialinFinal Order. Interested persons encouraged Dominion’s Application and supporting documents details about and and otherusage. proposals. If the proposed Riderare B for Rate Yearto1review is approved, the impact on customer bills would depend in onfull thefor customer’s rate these schedule According to Dominion, implementation of its proposed Rider Bthe on Commission April 1, 2023,may would increase the monthly of a residential customer using kilowattdiffering hours per month by approximately $0.33. and Implementation TAKE NOTICE that apportion revenues amongbill customer classes and/or design rates1,000 in a manner from that shown in the Application supporting of Rider B forand Rate Year 2 will result no differ bill impact change compared to Rate Year 1.Application The Company indicates itdocuments. has calculated the proposed Rider B rates in accordance with the documents thus may adopt ratesinthat from those appearing in the Company’s and supporting same methodology as used for rates approved by the Commission in the most recent Rider B proceeding, Case No. PUR-2021-00111. The Commission entered an Order for Notice and Hearing that, among other things, scheduled public hearings on Dominion’s Application. On November 16, 2022, at 10 a.m., a

Hearingpersons Examiner by the Commission will hold a telephonic for the purpose of the testimony of public witnesses, with no public witness present in the Interested areappointed encouraged to review Dominion’s Application andhearing supporting documents inreceiving full for details about these and other proposals. Commission’s courtroom. On or before November 10, 2022, any person desiring to offer testimony as a public witness shall provide to the Commission (a) your name, and (b) the

telephone number that you wish the Commission to revenues call duringamong the hearing to receive testimony. This information may be provided to the Commission in three ways: (i) by TAKE NOTICE thaton the may apportion customer classesyour and/or design rates a manner from of that shown the Application and supporting filling out a form theCommission Commission’s website at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; (ii) by completing andinemailing thediffering PDF version this form in to SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; or documents and thus may adopt rates that differwitness from those appearing in the Company’s Application and supporting documents. (iii) by calling (804) 371-9141. This public hearing will be webcast at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting. at 10entered a.m. onan November 2022,and the Hearing Commission telephone sequentially each public person hearings who has signed up to testify as provided TheBeginning Commission Order for16, Notice that, will among other things, scheduled on Dominion’s Application. Onabove. November 16, 2022, at 10 a.m., a Hearing Examiner appointed 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 On November 17, 2022, at 10ora.m., in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located intestimony the Tyler as Building, 1300 Eastshall Mainprovide Street, Richmond, Virginia (a) 23219, Hearing ExaminCommission’s courtroom. On before November 10, 2022, any person desiring to offer a public witness to the Commission youra name, and (b) the er appointed by the convene a hearing to receive testimony evidence offered by the Company, respondents, and the Staff on Commission the Application. telephone number thatCommission you wish thewill Commission to call during the hearing to and receive your testimony. This information may be provided to the in three ways: (i) by filling a form onhas thetaken Commission’s website at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; (ii)the byspread completing emailingortheCOVID PDF version ofCommission this form to has SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; Theout Commission judicial notice of the ongoing public health issues related to of the and coronavirus, 19. The taken certain actions, and or (iii)may by calling (804) 371-9141. Thisforward, public witness hearing will webcast at take additional actions going that could impact thebe procedures in scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting. this proceeding. Consistent with these actions, in regard to the terms of the procedural framework established below, the Commission will, among other things, direct the electronic filing of testimony and pleadings unless they contain confidential information, and require

electronic to this16, proceeding. Beginning at service 10 a.m.on onparties November 2022, the Commission will telephone sequentially each person who has signed up to testify as provided above.

to 517, VAC 5-20-140, Filing service, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, the Commission has directed that Main service on parties and theVirginia Commission’s in this ExaminOnPursuant November 2022, at 10 a.m., in and the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Street, Richmond, 23219,Staff a Hearing matter shall accomplished electronic Please refer to testimony the Commission’s Order offered for Notice andCompany, Hearing forrespondents, further instructions er appointed bybethe Commissionbywill convenemeans. a hearing to receive and evidence by the and the concerning Staff on theConfidential Application.or Extraordinarily Sensitive Information.

TheAnCommission has taken notice of of the the Company’s ongoing public health issues related to the of the coronavirus, TheCompany, Commission taken certain actions, and electronic copy of the judicial public version Application may be obtained by spread submitting a written requestortoCOVID counsel 19. for the Lisahas R. Crabtree, Esquire, may take additional forward, that Street, could impact the procedures in this Consistent with these actions, in regard to the terms of the procedural framework Dominion Energy actions Service,going Inc., 120 Tredegar Richmond, Virginia 23219, or proceeding. lisa.r.crabtree@dominionenergy.com. established below, the Commission will, among other things, direct the electronic filing of testimony and pleadings unless they contain confidential information, and require On or before November 16,to2022, any interested person may file comments on the Application by following the instructions on the Commission’s website: electronic service on parties this proceeding. scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments. Those unable, as a practical matter, to submit comments electronically may file such comments with the Clerk of the State

Corporation Commission Document ControlofCenter, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. has All directed comments shall refer on to Case No. PUR-2022-00088. Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-140,c/oFiling and service, the Commission’s Rules of Practice, the Commission that service parties and the Commission’s Staff in this matter shall be accomplished by electronic means. Please refer to toparticipate the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing forso further instructions concerning Confidential or Extraordinarily On or before September 9, 2022, any person or entity wishing as a respondent in this proceeding may do by filing a notice of participation at Sensitive Information. scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling. Those unable, as a practical matter, to file a notice of participation electronically may file such notice by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission at the address above. Such notice of participation shall include the email addresses of such parties or their counsel. The respondent simultaneously shall serve a copy of the notice of

on counsel to the Company. Pursuant to RuleApplication 5 VAC 5-20-80 as a respondent, of the Commission’s of Practice, any notice of participation shall Anparticipation electronic copy of the public version of the Company’s may B, beParticipation obtained by submitting a written request to counselRules for the Company, Lisa R. Crabtree, Esquire, set forth:Energy (i) a precise statement of Tredegar the interest of theRichmond, respondent;Virginia (ii) a statement of lisa.r.crabtree@dominionenergy.com. the specific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the Dominion Service, Inc., 120 Street, 23219, or action. Any organization, corporation, or government body participating as a respondent must be represented by counsel as required by Rule 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of the Rules

All filings16, shall referany to Case No. PUR-2022-00088. OnoforPractice. before November 2022, interested person may file comments on the Application by following the instructions on the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments. Those unable, practical matter, to submit comments electronically may and file exhibits such comments Clerk of the State On or before October 5, 2022, each respondent may file with the Clerk of as theaCommission, at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling, any testimony by whichwith the the respondent Corporation c/o Document Control Center, Box 2118, Richmond, Virginiaand 23218-2118. All comments referby to U.S. Casemail No. to PUR-2022-00088. expects to Commission establish its case. Any respondent unable, as P.O. a practical matter, to file testimony exhibits electronically mayshall file such the Clerk of the Commission at the address listed above. Each witness’s testimony shall include a summary not to exceed one page. All testimony and exhibits shall be served on the Staff, the Company, and all

respondents simultaneously with its filing. In all filings,torespondents comply withinthe Commission’s Rules 5-20-140,atFiling and service; and Onother or before September 9, 2022, any person or entity wishing participateshall as a respondent this proceeding may doofsoPractice, by filingincluding a notice 5ofVAC participation 5 VAC 5-20-240, PreparedThose testimony and as exhibits. All filings refer to Case PUR-2022-00088. scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling. unable, a practical matter,shall to file a notice of No. participation electronically may file such notice by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission at theAny address above. filed Suchinnotice of participation shallofinclude the of email addresses of in such their The simultaneously shallexcept serve as a copy of the documents form with the Office the Clerk the Commission thisparties docketor may usecounsel. both sides of respondent the paper. In all other respects, modified bynotice the of participation on counsel topaper the Company. Pursuant to Rule 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a of respondent, of the Commission’s Rules Practice, any notice of of participation Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing, all filings shall comply fully with the requirements 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, ofofthe Commission’s Rules Practice. 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, or government as ainrespondent must be represented by of counsel as required by Rule 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, the Rules The public version of thecorporation, Company’s Application andbody otherparticipating documents filed this case, the Commission’s Rules Practice, and the Commission’s Order for Notice and of Hearing may be viewed on theshall Commission’s website at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. of Practice. All filings refer to Case No. PUR-2022-00088. VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY d/b/a DOMINION ENERGY On or before October 5, 2022, each respondent may file with the Clerk of the Commission, at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling, anyVIRGINIA testimony and exhibits by which the respondent expects to establish its case. Any respondent unable, as a practical matter, to file testimony and exhibits electronically may file such by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission at the address listed above. Each witness’s testimony shall include a summary not to exceed one page. All testimony and exhibits shall be served on the Staff, the Company, and all other respondents simultaneously with its filing. In all filings, respondents shall comply with the Commission’s Rules of Practice, including 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service; and 5 VAC 5-20-240, Prepared testimony and exhibits. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2022-00088.

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

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UPCOMING FAUQUIER EVENTS AUG. 3 TO 12 ONGOING EVENTS Farmers market What: Warrenton farmers high season market When: Saturdays, through Nov. 19; 8 a.m. to noon Where: 21 Main St., Old Town Warrenton Info: Indoor and outdoor spaces Food assistance What: Peas and Grace When: Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Where: Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains Info: Those in need of food assistance are welcome Spiritual Care Support Ministries What: Support groups/counseling and special events for those experiencing the death of a loved one, divorce, and chronic illness Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: 540-349-5814 or www.scsm.tv The S.E.E. Recovery Center What: Recovery-oriented groups, meetings, and the opportunity to speak with someone about mental health or substance use recovery. A staff member available from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday to Friday Where: The S.E.E. Recovery Center, 710 U.S. Ave., Culpeper Info: 540-825-3366 or email: SEERecovery@rrcsb.org Wednesday, Aug. 3 Conservation What: Special meeting notice - John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District technical committee meeting When: Wednesday, Aug. 3; 9 p.m. Where: 98 Alexandria Pike, Fifth Floor, Suite 33 To attend: Call 540-422-8490 or email wendy.merwin@fauquiercounty.gov Farmers market What: Buchanan Hall Farmers Market When: Wednesday, Aug. 3 and Wednesday, Aug. 10; 4 to 8 p.m. Where: Buchanan Hall, 8549 John S. Mosby Highway, Upperville Info: Farm fresh meats and produce; artisan goods; live music; food trucks Yoga What: Yoga Tools for Teens When: Wednesday, Aug. 3 and Wednesday, Aug. 10; 1 to 2:30 p.m. Where: Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St., Middleburg Tickets: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/tools-for-teens-asummer-workshop-seriestickets-340539852867 Info: Teens will learn strategies to manage stress and unleash creativity; participants have access to the pool after each session Yoga What: Sunset Yoga with Brittany When: Wednesday, Aug. 3 and Wednesday, Aug. 10; 6:30 p.m. Where: Wollam Gardens, 5167 Jeffersonton Road, Jeffersonton Cost: $15 Tickets: www.wollam-gardens. squarespace.com/yoga Info: Bring own mat

CHURCH EVENTS Homecoming

What: First Baptist Church Homecoming 2022 When: Sunday, Aug. 7; 11 am. Where: First Baptist Church, 687 Main St., Washington Info: Morning worship followed by lunch and fellowship RSVP: Gail Blaker, jamesblaker1@gmail.com

Celebration

What: Zoar Baptist Church Bicentennial Celebration When: Sunday, Aug. 7; 11 a.m. Where: Zoar Baptist Church, 11036 Elk Run Road, Catlett Info: Celebrating 200 years of ministry, under the leadership of Pastor Delbert Roberts and Deacon Chairman Dale Grove Yoga What: Adult yoga, seated When: Wednesday, Aug. 3 and Wednesday, Aug. 10; 2 to 3 p.m. Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Info: Use chairs for support in this easy yoga class; wear movement friendly clothing; 540-687-5730 Skill building What: Pre-K skill builders When: Wednesday, Aug. 3; 10 a.m. to noon Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Info: For ages 3 to 5 with caregiver; activities and crafts Trivia What: Trivia night When: Wednesday, Aug. 3 and Wednesday, Aug. 10; 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton Info: Hosted by Fauquier Trivia Trivia What: Trivia When: Wednesday, Aug. 3 and Wednesday, Aug. 10; 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Barking Rose Brewing Company, 9057 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton Thursday, Aug. 4 Senior Supper What: Senior Supper at the Bistro on the Hill When: Thursday, Aug. 4 and Thursday, Aug. 11; 4:30 to 6 p.m. Where: Bistro on the Hill, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton Cost: $7.50 Info: For seniors 55-plus; registration not required Food pantry What: Fauquier FISH Food Pantry When: Thursday, Aug. 4; 6 to 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 6 and Tuesday, Aug. 9; 9:30 to noon Where: Fauquier FISH, 24 Pelham St., Warrenton Info: Ready-to-cook meals and additional food for residents of Fauquier County who need help; bring ID and proof of county residency ESL class What: English-as-a-second-language class presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education programs When: Thursday, Aug. 4, Tuesday, Aug. 9, and Thursday, Aug. 11; 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton Cost: Free Info: 540-718-8243 Farming session What: Wonders of Watermelons When: Thursday, Aug. 5; 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Fauquier Education Farm, 8428

Meetze Road, Warrenton Info: Learn about growing different types of watermelons Exercise What: Tomba When: Thursday, Aug. 4, Saturday, Aug. 6, Tuesday, Aug. 9 and Thursday, Aug. 11; 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Where: Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St., Middleburg Info: Tom Sweitzer’s version of Zumba; 540-687-6373 Story time What: Beatrix Potter with Loudoun Ballet When: Thursday, Aug. 4; 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Info: Loudoun Ballet presents “Tales from Beatrix Potter” Live music What: Featuring Bailey Hayes When: Thursday, Aug. 4; 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton Karaoke What: Open mic/karaoke When: Thursday, Aug. 4; 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Old Trade Brewery, 13270 Alanthus Road, Brandy Station Friday, Aug. 5 Story time What: Story time for the Littles When: Friday, Aug. 5 and Friday, Aug. 12; 11 to 11:30 a.m. Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: Stories for ages 3 to 6; 540-8785358 Book Cellar What: Book Cellar with books, movies, and music for all ages, sponsored by the Friends of Fauquier Library When: Friday, Aug. 5, Saturday, Aug. 6 and Friday, Aug. 12; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: John Barton Payne Building basement, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton Volunteer: 540-341-3447 First Friday What: First Friday in Warrenton When: Friday, Aug. 5; 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Old Town Warrenton, Main St., Warrenton Info: Crafts, games and activities for the kids; beer and wine garden for adults Pet clinic What: Pet wellness clinic When: Friday, Aug. 5 and Friday, Aug. 12; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Fauquier SPCA, 9350 Rogues Road, Midland Cost: Fee for various services Appointment: 540-788-9000, ext. 208

Yoga What: Adult Water Yoga When: Friday, Aug. 5 and Friday, Aug. 12; 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Where: Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St., Middleburg Pre-registration required: http:// www.eventbrite.com/e/adult-wateryoga-tickets-348838434147 Live music What: Wine until 9 When: Friday, August 5; 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Arterra Wines, 1808 Leeds Manor Road, Delaplane Cost: No admission fees Info: Live music; bring picnics, family and friends Live music What: Featuring Mark Dunn When: Friday, Aug. 5; 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton Karaoke What: Friday night karaoke When: Friday, Aug. 5; 7 to 10 p.m. Where: Beer Hound Brewery, 201 Waters Place, Culpeper Live music What: Sunset in the Vineyards When: Friday, Aug. 5 and Friday, Aug. 12; 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Philip Carter Winery, 4366 Stillhouse Road, Hume Info: Live music from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; drink specials; firepits; no reservations required Saturday, Aug. 6 Waldo What: Waldo Party When: Saturday, Aug. 6; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: Waldo costume contest; games; crafts; prize raffle History What: The Settle’s Kettle When: Saturday, Aug. 6; noon to 3 p.m. Where: Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane Cost: $10 parking fee Info: Learn how foods differed between the Settle family and their enslaved; get historic recipes to try at home Blacksmith What: Farmer’s Forge When: Saturday, Aug. 6; noon to 3 p.m. Where: Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane Cost: $10 parking fee Info: Members of the Blacksmith Guild will show off their skills; purchase handmade goods on site Farmers market What: Remington Farmers Market When: Saturday, Aug. 6; 2 to 6 p.m. Where: Remington Farmers Market, 150 W. Bowen St., Remington Coffee and cars What: Middleburg Coffee and Cars When: Saturday, Aug. 6; 7 to 9:30 a.m. Where: Middleburg Common Grounds, 114 W. Washington St., Middleburg Info: 540-687-7065 For those in need What: Toiletry distribution When: Saturday, Aug. 6; 9 a.m. to noon Where: Faith Christian Church and International Outreach Center, 6472 Duhollow Road, Warrenton See CALENDAR, page 14

14 CALENDAR CALENDAR, from page 12 Info: Hygiene and toiletry items for lowincome families Kids What: Kids Day When: Saturday, Aug. 6; 8 a.m. to noon Where: Warrenton Farmers Market, 21 Main St., Warrenton Info: Free games; books; activities for kids and their families Critters camp What: Curious Critters Camp When: Saturday, Aug. 6 and Sunday, Aug. 7; 10 a.m. to noon Where: Blandy Experimental Farm, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce Cost: FOSA members $40 for first camper; non-members $55 for first camper Info: For ages 4 to 6; campers must be accompanied by an adult Walking tour What: Vineyard and Historic Walking Tours at Magnolia When: Saturday, Aug. 6; 1 to 2 p.m. Where: Magnolia Vineyards and Winery, 200 Viewtown Road, Amissville Cost: $30 per person Advance reservations/tickets: https:// www.my-site-107062-104692.square. site Info: Walking tour takes about one hour and includes samples of three wines and a goodie bag Concert What: Jimmy Buffett When: Saturday, Aug. 6; 8 p.m. Where: Jiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com

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Live music What: Featuring Power Trio When: Saturday, Aug. 6; noon to 4 p.m. Where: Blue Valley Vineyard and Winery, 5535 Blue Valley Way, Delaplane Live music What: SummerFest 2022 When: Saturday, Aug. 6; noon Where: Far Gohn Brewing Company, 301 S. East St., Culpeper Live music What: Featuring Sam C. Jones When: Saturday, Aug. 6; 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton Live music What: Featuring Jeremy Fox When: Saturday, Aug. 6; 7 to 10 p.m. Where: Beer Hound Brewery, 201 Waters Place, Culpeper Live music What: Featuring Maddie Peters and Will Reid When: Saturday, Aug. 6; 12:30 to 8 p.m. Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton Info: Maddie Peters (12:30 to 3:30 p.m.) and Will Reid (5 to 8 p.m.) Live music What: Special Performance by Thru W/ Therapy When: Saturday, Aug. 6; 7 to 11 p.m. Where: Orlean Market, 6855 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall Sunday, Aug. 7 Farmers market What: Archwood Green Barns Farmers Market

When: Sunday, Aug. 7; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Archwood Green Barns, 4557 Old Tavern Road, The Plains Info: Vendors, crafters; 540-253-5289 Live music What: Featuring Virginia Rain Bluegrass Band When: Sunday, Aug. 7; 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton Yoga What: Bend and Brew When: Sunday, Aug. 7; 11 to 11:50 a.m. Where: Barking Rose Brewery, 9057 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton Cost: $20, includes a 50-minute yoga class and a flight of beers Info: Any fitness level; bring a yoga mat and bottle of water Monday, Aug. 8 Mental illness seminar What: Connections-Mental Health support group for individuals living with a mental health challenge When: Monday, Aug. 8; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Virtual Info: Hosted by National Alliance on Mental Illness Piedmont Registration required: 540-347-9104 Tuesday, Aug. 9 ESL class What: ESOL-English language conversation group When: Tuesday, Aug. 9; 7 to 8 p.m. Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Cost: Free Info: Practice English through

conversation and games in small group setting; for all levels; 540-687-5730 Mental illness seminar What: Mental Health support group for family members of individuals living with a mental illness When: Tuesday, Aug. 9; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Virtual Info: Hosted by National Alliance on Mental Illness Piedmont Registration required: 540-347-9104 Yoga What: Mommy and Me Summer Yoga When: Tuesday, Aug. 9; 10 to 11 a.m. Where: Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St., Middleburg Cost: $20 Tickets: https://www.mommy-yogamcc.eventbrite.com Info: For adults and children, newborn to pre-k; bring a yoga mat; free pool usage after the class Storytelling What: Storytelling under the stars and a night hike for all ages When: Tuesday, Aug. 9 and Wednesday, Aug. 10; 8 to 9 p.m. Where: Blandy Experimental Farm, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce Cost: FOSA members $10 per person; non-members $15 per person Info: All ages; bring a flashlight; wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather Wednesday, Aug. 10 Firemen’s Fair What: Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department Firemen’s Fair When: Wednesday, Aug. 10 and See CALENDAR, page 15

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CALENDAR, from page 14 Thursday, Aug. 11; 6 to 10 p.m., Friday, Aug. 12; 6 to 11 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 13; 1 p.m. to midnight Where: Brandy Station Fire Department Fair Grounds, 20057 Fleetwood Heights Road, Brandy Station Cost: No charge to enter the fairgrounds and free parking Info: Live music; face painting; mechanical bull; dunking booth; parade, games; food; prizes Bird watching What: Bird Walk When: Wednesday, Aug. 10; 7 to 9 a.m. Where: The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: For adults and children ages 12 and up, accompanied by an adult; bring a mask Registration required: info@ cliftoninstitute.org or 540-341-3651 For newcomers What: Warrenton Newcomers club meeting When: Wednesday, Aug. 10; 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Hope Fellowship Christian Church, 4173 Bludau Drive, Warrenton Info: Debbie Mancini, dbmancini51@ gmail.com Open house What: Chamber open house celebrating National Wellness Month When: Wednesday, Aug. 10; 4 to 6 p.m. Where: PATH Foundation, 321 Walker Drive, Warrenton Cost: $15 ($5 member discount) Tickets:

Two celebrations on Aug. 7

On Sunday, Aug. 7 from 3 to 4:30 p.m., there will be a Red Truck Bakery Book Party at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Orlean Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, 6838 Leeds Manor Road, Orlean. Brian Noyes, owner of the Red Truck Bakery, will be on hand to sign his new cookbook, Red Truck Bakery Farmhouse Cookbook, published by Penguin Random House. The cookbook features photos of Orlean and other locations in Fauquier County. At this two-celebration occasion, there will be samples of cakes and items from the cookbook, which will be available for purchase. All proceeds from the sale of cookbooks at this event will be donated to the fire department to help fund a new fire engine. https://ww.fauquierchamberva. chambermaster.com/eventregistration/ register/14685 Info: Members and non-members; light refreshments Book club What: Marshall Afternoon Book Club will discuss “The Personal Librarian” by Marie Benedict When: Wednesday, Aug. 10; 1 to 2:30 p.m. Where: Virtual Cost: Free To join: deborah.cosby@ fauquiercounty.gov or 540-422-8527 For older adults What: OWLS (Older, Wiser Learners) When: Wednesday, Aug. 10; 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Where: Bealeton branch library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton Cost: Free Info: For active, older adults who would like to get out and about, make new friends, learn new things, and share knowledge; refreshments provided

Thursday, Aug. 11 Painting What: Oil Painting with Nancy Brittle When: Thursday, Aug. 11; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Weston, 4476 Weston Road, Casanova Cost: $75, to register and make payment, contact Mary Ashton at 540229-0114 Info: Workshop conducted by Artist Nancy Brittle; participants are limited Community market What: Second Thursday Community Market at Airlie When: Thursday, Aug. 11; 4 to 7 p.m. Where: Airlie, 6809 Airlie Road, Warrenton Cost: Free and open to the public Info: Vendors; live music featuring local singer/songwriter Bailey Hayes Live music What: Featuring Danny Kensy When: Thursday, Aug. 11; 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton

Friday, Aug. 12 What: Marshall Farmers Market When: Friday, Aug. 12; 4 to 7 p.m. Where: H&H Auto Garage (parking lot), 8382 W. Main St., Marshall Info: Local farmers/growers, food producers, artisans and community Dinner and movie What: Family dinner and drive-in movie When: Friday, Aug. 12; 6 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St., Middleburg Cost: Free; donations appreciated Registration required: https://www. eventbrite.com/e/family-dinner-dive-inmovie-tickets-216379927187 Info: Free pizza dinner; moon bounces; movie “Sing 2” Concert What: REO Speedwagon and Styx with Loverboy Live and UnZoomed When: Saturday, Aug. 12; 6:45 p.m. Where: Jiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com Live music What: Featuring Danny Kensy When: Thursday, Aug. 11; 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton Live music What: Featuring Daniel Carter When: Thursday, Aug. 12; 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton Trivia What: Trivia night When: Friday, Aug. 12; 7 to 9 p.m. Where: Beer Hound Brewery, 201 Waters Place, Culpeper

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Rural character of Fauquier could be ‘Slip Sliding Away’ “Slip Sliding Away.” This popular Art Garfunkel tune might be a very good way to describe how Fauquier County’s successful tradition of preserving its countryside is at more risk than ever. For decades, the county has preserved its strong rural traditions with the help of organizations like Citizens for Fauquier County. But now there are development threats driven by social-economic forces, more powerful than ever, and companies with billions of dollars in financial resources. Pardon the rhetoric, but these forces really could change the county forever. It was only a matter of time before data centers that make bigbox stores look like 7-11s came to Fauquier. There are over 140 data centers in Loudoun County, and a growing number in Prince William County. In the next two months, the town of Warrenton could decide

about a proposed Amazon data center, which if approved, would bring electric transmission lines across rural parts of the county and into Warrenton along roads that now pass mostly through open land and woods. It is possible that a portion of the transmission lines might be underground. With new sources of power and relatively inexpensive land, this Amazon facility could be followed by others. There is also the prospect of losing valuable farmland and forests to so-called solar “farms.” Each of these facilities can consume hundreds, if not thousands, of acres, and adversely impact agriculture, which is the largest sector of Fauquier’s economy. Yes, more green energy is desirable, given global warming concerns, but not at the cost of farms and forests. There are other serious develop-

ment threats. The Rural Crescent in Prince William, created to be a buffer against development, is under attack, and Clevengers Village on our border with Culpeper County will put 1,700 acres of homes and commercial development at our doorstep. And there’s the town of Warrenton’s plan to annex 1,744 acres of county land, some of it rural, in part for “economic development.” Despite the significance of all these threats, Fauquier County should and can remain a unique place where agriculture, open space and quality of life don’t have to give way to these powerful economic interests and the appeal of attractive tax revenues. In the past, our citizens have elected conservation-minded leaders, and these leaders have paid close attention to community needs and desires while carefully managing growth.

Recently, I met with leaders of a company anxious to build a very large solar facility in Fauquier. They were asked to meet with CFFC and other community groups by one of Fauquier’s supervisors who wanted to make sure that the interests of the citizens were understood. We had a very good exchange, and the developer was open and transparent. I wish I could say the same about the Amazon project. Amazon has not reached out to the community; Dominion Power has been unwilling to provide basic information. And Warrenton officials have been talking with both companies for months, but last week’s town planning commission meeting was the first time Amazon’s special use permit application was discussed in a public meeting. It’s about time! KEVIN RAMUNDO President, Citizens for Fauquier County

An open letter to the town council and residents of Warrenton There has been a good deal of discussion and upset recently concerning the proposal to allow Amazon to build a data center in the town of Warrenton along with the power line dedicated to its operation. Everyone has facts and figures and opinions to support their views, all of which give different aspects of the issue. For me, I like to view it from the point of view of what I call the parable of the good neighbor. Spoiler alert: Please read to the end. The parable goes like this. My wife and I had just bought our house in November 1989, and I was driving down Broadview Avenue across from what is now O’Brien’s looking to get some supplies that we needed to settle into our new home. In front of me was a truck, stopped in my lane. I came to a stop and saw the driver speaking with someone on the sidewalk, apparently just passing the time of day. The two finished

talking, and the truck drove on. I was irked at the delay. However, given time to think about it, it occurred to me that it symbolized the reason for living in Fauquier County, even though I had to commute 50 miles to work. The two gentlemen were being good neighbors who took the time to say hello to each other. I decided that was the reason for living in Fauquier County – to be part of a community of good neighbors. One of life’s very few constants is that things are going to change. Warrenton, and the county in general, can’t stop development and the changes it will bring. Using the parable of the good neighbor, I believe that we need to stay true to our basic nature and try to be good neighbors. It also means seeking development using the same rule for the businesses allowed to come here. For a business to be a good neighbor, it must work with the county, not just Warrenton, in order to fit our lifestyle.

I have worked in data centers. Because of the international consortium employing me at the time, I know that it is possible for a data center to fit into a community – being open and transparent -- building in an area that will not detract from the local character, establishing a reasonable plan to handle the heat generated, using existing infrastructure with upgrades paid for by the data center for the massive power needed. In other words, being a good neighbor who wants to be part of the community and make the best decisions for it. For me, it all comes down to whether Amazon wants to be a good neighbor. So far, I haven’t seen them making the effort. Maybe it’s time to require them to do so, or for the town and county to find businesses who want to be good neighbors. KEVIN T. O’NEILL Director, Fauquier Climate Change Group

Writer asks for conversation about what’s appropriate literature in schools My name is Josh Erdossy, and I’m running for school board in Scott District of Fauquier County. There’s been a lot of noise recently about “book banning” and “trusting teachers,” and I wanted to share a few thoughts as a parent of four and avid defender of freedom of speech. First of all, no one wants to ban books. If parents want to buy or borrow them, they should be able to. What is at question here is what is appropriate in schools, given their code of conduct. Second, I’ve spoken to a lot of parents and cannot think of anyone who doesn’t support their teachers. The hard work and long hours they put in should be commended and compensated accordingly. I assume everyone wants what’s best for our kids, but we can also disagree on is-

sues and find forums to discuss and collaborate on a way forward — not shut down discussion or dismiss legitimate concerns. All parents should feel empowered to voice their concerns to the school board or to educators and play an active role in developing our community. Most of the debate at recent school board meetings largely talks past each other. One side wants to question whether or not a particular book is appropriate for school. The other side is adamant that removing any material at all robs children of their window to a broader world and experiences beyond those available to them here in Fauquier. What’s clear is the message is lost in the middle. Here are some basic facts as I understand them. The code of con-

duct says possession of pornographic material, defined as written or photographic images, is a Level 3 offense with possible suspension of ten days. Shouldn’t the school be held to the same standard? We can disagree on what is considered “pornography,” but the state has defined it already, and some of the passages in question would likely be censored if I were to read them aloud at a school board meeting. This isn’t about re-writing history to erase our country’s darker days of slavery or ignore racist movements or avoid discussing the struggle for civil rights or find new ways to discriminate against sexual orientation. This is about parents wanting to ask an honest question: Where does literature belong if it has sexually explicit scenes or

graphic depictions of rape? What the real issue appears to be is whether or not we, as a county, want parents to have any say in how our children are educated and what they are exposed to in school. The parents of Fauquier County deserve the opportunity to freely discuss what is appropriate for their kids and what kind of norms we accept. To say otherwise is arrogant and denies a basic tenet of democracy that we can debate ideas. I am confident that when we put politics aside, we can have a more honest conversation and work together as a community to advance education while protecting inclusion and diversity. JOSH ERDOSSY Warrenton

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Standards for content available in TV shows, movies and video games should be applied to schools too The opinions published in the Fauquier Times of Max Hall, Steve Kadilak and Nancy Treusch appear to be based on a total lack of understanding of the requests of the Moms For Liberty. Our society has a long record of providing access and consumption guidance for films, TV shows, video games and even movie theaters and some entertainment venues. This group simply wants the same treatment applied to all materials on our K-12 school campuses. While Moms for Liberty has not expressed their views in this context, what they have said is a book with a detailed graphic description of a teenage boy raping a teenage girl should not be in

the library at the school. Here is a way to frame this that Hall, Kadilak and Treusch might understand; if the scene described was acted out and part of a movie, it could get the movie an “R” rating (Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian).A pretty clear indication this visual or mental imagery should not be on K-12 campuses. If a book describing sexual touching by or between pre-teen children, which, if videoed as described, might result in the individual possessing it being charged with possession of child pornography and their being sent to prison; it seems

safe to say that if materials of this nature were made into a video or graphic, and likely become a criminal to possess, these materials should not be on K-12 campuses either. It is true, “no censorship” is critical to free speech. And it is also true that in a civil society, developing, publishing and promoting parental guidance for information consumption by children based on community standards is important to maintain the moral standards and quality of behavior of emerging future adults. CHUCK MEDVITZ New Baltimore

Group that wants to restrict access to certain books should not attempt to speak for all parents I read Amie Bowman’s July 27 letter to the editor [“Moms for Liberty representative explains group’s perspective,” July 27] looking for answers, and it left me with more questions. She does not comment on Fauquier County Public School’s long-held and proven procedure for parents to opt their children out of reading material they find objectionable. How has this option failed parents? Many families have used this option without a need for a district-wide ban on books. Ms. Bowman also doesn’t talk about the national organization the local group is a chapter of, nor does

she direct the reader to their website, momsforliberty.org. M4L is based in Florida. Its annual summit was held recently in Tampa and featured right-wing conservatives with national profiles, like Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Betsy Devos and Dr. Ben Carson. None of this feels very grass roots to me. How does a national group based in another state know what books FCPS students should be reading? One can cherry pick a few paragraphs from a book without context and make the argument that the whole book is obscene. With that idea, I can definitely call the Bible or Chaucer’s “Canterbury Tales”

obscene. Somehow, I’ve read both as a young person and turned out OK. It’s pretentious for Ms. Bowman and her group to assume that they

know what’s best for all students in the county. JENNIFER COATES Casanova

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Battlefield High has been named the Class 6 winner of the National Guard Cup for outstanding Virginia High School League sports excellence in 2021-22. The Class 5 winner was Deep Run, with Western Albemarle taking Class 4. Other winners were Maggie Walker (Class 3), Glenvar (Class 2) and Auburn (Class 1).

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CHRISTENSEN IS 2022 FAUQUIER TIMES WAKEFIELD GIRLS ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Just call her captain: Abby led Owls’ volleyball, basketball, soccer squads By Abby Zimmardi

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Every coach in every sport enters a season looking for a mature, well-respected, experienced player to name as team captain or co-captain. In almost every case, it’s a senior. At Wakefield School in 2018 a youthful Abby Christensen made a statement as a freshman fixture who exemplified leadership qualities, as well as talent. In what might be an unofficial school record, Christensen became the Fighting Owls’ team captain four times in volleyball, and once each in basketball and soccer. That’s six times as captain. The 5-foot-6 Christensen was also first team all-conference in all three sports as a senior and is the 2022 Fauquier Times Wakefield School Girls Athlete of the Year. “I think the reason why she’s such a good leader, and all the girls really respect her, is because she’s very encouraging,” said athletic director Tee Summers, who also coached her in basketball. “Rather than putting the players down and say what they don’t do well, she compliments them on the things that they do well and continues to encourage them to keep doing better on those things.”

THE CHRISTENSEN FILE

-Family: Mom Clara is the vice president of a small private software company called Distributed Solutions. Dad John is a contractor for the Koffman Group. They live in Jeffersonton. -Nickname: Abs. -Favorite food: Watermelon. -Favorite TV show: “Gilmore Girls.” -Favorite movie: “10 Things I Hate About You.” -Favorite music: Phoebe Bridgers and Rex Orange County. -Hobbies: Photography and lifeguarding. -Sports jersey numbers: “No. 17 for volleyball and soccer and No. 25 for basketball.” -Pregame rituals: “Listening to music on the bus or in the locker room and my handshakes with my teammates.” -Favorite teams: Golden State Warriors for basketball, the USA women’s team for soccer and Wisconsin’s volleyball team. “I just love that they have such a versatile team, and I love their libero on their team. She’s just such a good player.”

Natural leader

Although Wakefield is a small school, naming Christensen as volleyball captain as a freshman was a supreme compliment. “Her relationship with the kids that are freshmen, sophomores and juniors on her team was always really strong,” Mom Clara said. See CHRISTENSEN, page 21

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A team captain in volleyball, basketball and soccer, Abigail Christensen is 2022 Fauquier Times Wakefield School Girls Athlete of the Year. There is no Wakefield Boys Athlete this year.

FAUQUIER, KETTLE RUN SPORTS MOVING DOWN TO CLASS 3 Changes to take effect for 2023-24; Liberty will remain in Class 4 By Fred Hodge

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Fauquier and Kettle Run will be reclassified to Class 3 starting in 2023 and continuing through 2027. It could help in many sports. Kettle Run made the Class 3 football semifinals twice before moving up to Class 4.

The changes will not take effect until the 2023-24 school year, but a seismic shift is on the horizon for athletics at Fauquier, Liberty and Kettle Run High Schools. The Virginia High School League Reclassification and Redistricting Committee voted July 25 to reclassify Fauquier and Kettle Run from their current Class 4 status to Class 3 level, while Liberty would remain in the larger Class 4. All three schools would remain members of the Northwestern District, but at different levels. Fauquier and Kettle Run will join Brentsville, Manassas Park, Warren County, Skyline, Meridian and Wiliam Monroe at the Class 3 level. In Class 4, Liberty will square off against James Wood, Millbrook and Handley, and likely Sherando, which has been reclassified to Class 5, but will appeal to remain in Class 4. Liberty will continue to play Kettle Run and Fauquier due to rivalries and proximity. The shift to Class 3 will send Kettle Run and Fauquier against new opponents in their quest to win a state championship, as the Cougars and Falcons will now avoid the Class 4

Proposed Region 3B ranked by ADM*

1, Culpeper, 893. 2, FAUQUIER, 864. 3, KETTLE RUN, 851. 4, Manassas Park, 827. 5, James Monroe, 760. 6, Thomas Jefferson (Richmond), 735. 7, William Monroe, 699. 8, Brentsville District, 686. 9, Skyline, 670. 10, Goochland, 642. 11, Meridian, 630. 12, Armstrong, 630. 13, Warren County, 628. *Stands for Average Daily Membership

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1, Sherando, 1,215. 2, Millbrook, 1,132. 3, Orange County, 1,105. 4, George Washington, 1,103. 5, James Wood, 1,079. 6, Halifax County 1,065. 7, Blacksburg 1,024. 8, Handley 1,020. 9, E.C. Glass, 1,020, 10, LIBERTY, 987. 11, Salem, 960. 12, Jefferson Forest, 952. 13, Charlottesville, 933. 14, Amherst, 931. 15, Monticello, 909. *Stands for Average Daily Membership Loudoun County powers that have proved formidable in the postseason in football, volleyball, softball, track, basketball and lacrosse. Average Daily Membership (ADM) as of March 31, 2022 is the prime factor in determining the VHSL’s new membership assessment proposals, which come every four years. See CHANGES, page 20

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Class 3 Northwestern District 2022-23: Manassas Park, Brentsville, William Monroe, Skyline, Warren County, Meridian Class 3 Northwestern District 202327: Fauquier, Kettle Run, Manassas Park, Brentsville, Skyline, Meridian, Warren County, William Monroe Class 4 Northwestern District 2022-23: Sherando, Millbrook, James Wood, Fauquier, Liberty, Kettle Run, Handley Class 4 Northwestern District 2023-2027: Sherando*, Millbrook, Handley, Liberty, James Wood *Sherando has been reclassified to Class 5 but will appeal to remain Class 4

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FHS, KRHS moving down to Class 3 CHANGES, from page 19 For the first time, the VHSL limited its deliberations only to enrollment for grades 9-11. Formerly, grades 9-12 were used, but that criterion led to inequities at times, said Paul Frye, a member of the state’s 29-member R&R Committee and director of student activities at Kettle Run, with Loudoun County being a nearby example. “This is the first year [the VHSL] did [grades] nine through 11. The reason they did that was the new schools in the Loudoun area might have a senior class of 10 kids, but their freshman class was 400,” he said. Those schools would surge in population en route to becoming larger programs, but would still compete as Class 4 schools, presenting an unfair advantage. “Using grades 9-11 does away with a school opening as a [Class] 3 and then blowing up and being a 5 or 6 the next year,” he added, meaning the new school might have a true enrollment of 30-50% greater than its opponents for at least two years. The new numbers show Liberty, with the highest ADM for county schools at 987 students, missing the cutoff for Class 3 and becoming the smallest of the Northwestern District’s Class 4 members, having 39 fewer students than Handley. Loudoun Valley is the smallest Class 4 school at 900. Meanwhile, Fauquier, with an

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Although it’s the largest school in Fauquier County, Liberty becomes the smallest Class 4 Northwestern District school in 2023.

Bird Bowl could be earlier in 2023 By Fred Hodge

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Kettle Run and Fauquier’s move to Class 3 will bring pronounced differences in scheduling. The traditional season-ending Fauquier-Liberty Bird Bowl will likely be moved to within the first three or four games of the season since Northwestern District schools have an agreement to schedule all district football games at the end of the year. Also for Liberty, a reduced fiveteam Class 4 Northwestern District leaves the Eagles with only four district football games and searching for six non-district outings. By contrast, by moving down to Class 3, Fauquier and Kettle Run could play as many as six or seven district football games. Class 3 member Manassas Park probably will play 8-on-8 football for the next two seasons, potentially ruling them out as a district game in 2023.

Region travel increases

Kettle Run AD Paul Frye said Liberty may be switched from Class 4 Region C to Region D. In Region D, they’d leave the Loudoun County schools to join a far-flung grouping that ranges from the Charlottesville area to Lynchburg to Danville and westward to Halifax, Blacksburg and Roanoke. Frye said if the Northwestern District’s Class 4 members stayed in Region C, it would be 15 or 16 schools, with Region D having only 10. “You just try to balance the regions while keeping transportation in mind,” Frye said, noting the district structure must come first and factors other than distance are involved. Fauquier and Kettle Run will compete in a more centrally-located 13-school Region 3B. Along with their six Northwestern District foes, they’d now frequently compete with Culpeper, Goochland, James Monroe and Thomas Jefferson (Richmond) for region titles. 864 ADM, and Kettle Run at 851, become the first and second largest Class 3 schools in the district. Culpeper, with an ADM of 893, is ahead of FHS and the largest school in the region. Fauquier will be the seventh largest Class 3 school in the state, Kettle Run the ninth. Heritage of Newport News is the state’s largest Class 3 member with an ADM of 894. Schools have until Aug. 8 to file an appeal, which will be heard by a five-person committee Aug. 23 after anyone against the appeal has a chance to comment. The committee will forward its recommendation to the VHSL’s Executive Committee, and any appellant has until Sept. 6 to file a challenge to that vision. The Executive Committee will finalize its final alignment plan Sept. 21. Liberty does not meet the criteria to file an appeal to change its placement.

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Jumper shows follow successful ‘Twilight’ model

Abby Christensen had a 3.7 GPA and was allconference in volleyball, basketball and soccer as a senior. “She was always committed to Wakefield athletics, and that to me is what we’re looking for in all of our athletes,” said athletic director Tee Summers.

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Upbeat Christensen was ‘a coach’s dream’ CHRISTENSEN, from page 19 “She never missed the school game,” Summer said. “She was always committed to Wakefield athletics, and that to me is what we’re looking for in all of our athletes.” Showing her school spirit, Christensen willingly shared study habits with her teammates. “She cared about her other teammates and tried to help them out wherever she could,” said her father John, a former high school football coach. “Abby was a coach’s dream in terms of always staying positive, always trying her best to have her team do the best,” Summers said.

Volleyball nirvana

With Christensen as a first-team all-conference setter, Wakefield’s dream was to win the Greater Piedmont Athletic Conference volleyball championship last season, which they did. “That was the highlight of my senior year,” Christensen said. “It was so fun. The whole school surrounded it and our student section was able to storm the court, and it was just so exciting. And it’s like everything that we had worked for kind of showed.” Christensen said that Owls’ volleyball coach, Dave Jontz, turned a team, which included many new players, into a tight-knit group that morphed into GPAC champions. As a basketball shooting guard, Christensen worked hard to get better, evolving her skills since she began playing in Wakefield’s lower school around 10 years ago. “Her fundamental skills are just absolutely phenomenal, and she does just what she needs to do to be the best,” Summers said. “She’s not a flashy player. She’s very fundamental, and gets the job done at a high level.” Mom Clara said Christensen can look at the whole court or field, and see where everyone is, where they are supposed to be, and she can anticipate the next moves. Clara calls this Christensen’s gift.

The COVID pandemic deprived her of her sophomore soccer season and junior seasons in volleyball and basketball.

Sports as a safe space

Christensen was a setter in volleyball, shooting guard in basketball and center back in soccer. Despite constantly playing and practicing, sports was never a burden, even as she maintained a high GPA. Sports was an outlet that also helped her socialize and bond. “If I was ever stressed about school, I could take it out doing sports and getting that exercise and just that energy out. For me personally, it made schoolwork easier,” she said. Christensen said she never felt pressured to stick with all her sports teams. “My mom always told me, ‘It’s your decision. You tell us what you want to do, and we’ll help you do that.’ “Sports, for me, have been kind of a safe space,” she said. “They allowed me to make friends who I’ve stayed in touch with for a really long time, and they’ve just kind of been an outlet if I ever wanted to just do something fun.”

Headed to ECU

Since she was six weeks old, Christensen had been attending East Carolina University football games with her family. Her mom Clara attended ECU and they’re proud season ticket holders. Christensen wasn’t planning on going there, but after applying on a whim and touring the school, she fell in love and will become a Pirate. She plans on majoring in sports studies to either one day work in a sports management position or an athletic training position. Her parents said they could see Christensen becoming a coach one day, but ultimately want her to be happy. “We want her to enjoy life, live her dream, whatever that dream is. If it involves sports, I think that’ll be good for her,” Clara said.

Lights. Camera. Action. At Twilight Jumpers, it’s about the dress rehearsal. In its ninth year — founded in 2011 but not held in 2020 and 2021 — the popular show jumping fixture renews this Friday, Aug. 5, filling a crushing need for local horsemen, say organizers. By setting evening classes – a children’s-adult classic and a professional 1.30 meter mini prix – under the lights in Great Meadow’s enclosed polo arena, the popular event plugs a gap top horsemen have long recognized in the show world. “More classes like this would make us all ride better,” said Jason Berry, a Charlottesville-area pro who has won several Twilight headliners. “It takes a horse out of his element to show at night, to show under the lights, to have a big crowd, cameras everywhere … so much action. “Grand prix horses get to show under those (circumstances) fairly often. But for a horse you’re trying to bring along to that level, there’s just very few places you can show.” Rock music is played through the PA system before and after each round, elevating the atmosphere, and

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Action returns for Friday’s Twilight Jumper show near The Plains. Classes begin at 7 p.m. an enthusiastic announcer encourages “cheer your favorite!” between riders. It brings the show to the level of a big-city indoor grand prix without having to leave rural Fauquier. “(We) came up with the idea of Twilight Jumpers six years ago,” said Alden Moylan, who created the beneficiary, High Performance Equestrian Foundation. Non-profit HPEF provides financial assistance to qualifying riders who apply to the program, scholarships funding competition fees, farrier and vet expenses, travel and ongoing lessons to get to the upper levels. Twilight Jumpers dates are Aug. 5 and Sept. 9. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., with the $500 children’s-adult classic at 7 p.m., and the $5,000 mini prix starting around 8 p.m. There is a DJ, with dancing in the pavilion after the show. Visit the Twilight Jumpers Facebook page for more details and to reserve a railside parking space.

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Remembering Elizabeth Coffin: Fellow wordsmith, unassuming mentor, true friend “I had the thoughts; you had the words.” Elizabeth Coffin said this to me on June 25. She was referring to “Life with David,” a memoir she wrote in 2012, for which she asked me to serve as editor. Shaking my head, I replied, “You had the words. I just tweaked them.” This grand dame passed away four days later at age 98, after an incredibly full and fascinating life; I was blessed to learn many of the details through our one-on-one editing sessions and general conversations. Knowing Mrs. Coffin for 17 years, I learned a lot, both about and from her, but there was one thing that always stood out: She had a way with words, both written and spoken. She revered her mother, Gertrude Sheffield Gring, who had a privileged upbringing, and despite not being prepared to deal with the Great Depression, learned lessons that molded her into a survivor. Mrs. Coffin shared with me (and no doubt with many others) myriad stories about her mother’s extraordinary qualities, which impacted her both personally and professionally. When the Great Recession hit, she realized it was time to share the stories about her mother with the world. She self-published “Life with Mother” in 2010 at the age of 86. “In an economic situation that is so dire, this is a good story to tell,” Mrs. Coffin said at the time she published the memoir. “I hope it will serve as an inspiration that people can survive these situations.” Growing up during the Great Depression taught her hard work and frugality, yet she was an eternal optimist. Bound to become as educated as her mother, Mrs. Coffin — then Elizabeth Gring — had her sights set on college when her life path took a hairpin turn. In March 1944, shortly before she turned 20, she met David Cof-

Elizabeth Coffin was best known for operating The Boxwood School in Warrenton. fin. He asked her to marry him just two weeks later, the day after her birthday. “I don’t want to get married,” she said. “I want to go to college. I want to do a ‘great work,’ like my father did, so I need an excellent education!” The work she referred to was that of her scholarly father, Ambrose Gring, who while serving as a missionary in Japan in the 1880s, authored an eclectic Chinese-Japanese- English dictionary — which is still in print and used today. But David Coffin wasn’t dissuaded. “Marry me, and I will send you to college,” he said, hum-

bly adding, “You’ll learn to love me!” (Yes, he sent her to college, and yes, she quickly learned to love him!) They wed on June 4, 1944, and their adventures began. David was a U.S. Army officer and later a foreign service officer with the State Department, which kept the couple on the move for 14 years. They had five children, David Jr., Katherine (“Kit”), Winthrop (“Didi”), Ann and Sarah. In 1965 they moved to Warrenton, where they purchased a 100-year- old stone house with sprawling grounds, majestic mature trees and a boxwood-lined driveway on Winchester Street. Having attended a Montessori pre-school, Mrs. Coffin leaned on Montessori principles as she and her husband raised their family, and by 1972, she launched her next quest — starting a Montessori school at their home. So began the Boxwood School, which benefited hundreds of local children, including my three youngest, for well over four decades. In addition to traveling and raising her family with David over the years, Mrs. Coffin stayed busy in various pursuits, all of which were “practical” — a favorite term that she tied to the Montessori approach because she wanted to be useful and have others feel useful too. She perfected the art of baking bread. She weeded Boxwood’s many gardens and green niches. She read voraciously. She corresponded faithfully. She talked (a lot) but listened too. Former Boxwood families and others whose lives were touched by Elizabeth Coffin are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, Aug. 13 at 11 a.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains. NANCY GRIFFIN-BONNAIRE Warrenton

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These property transfers, filed July 20-26, 2022 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: $1,400,000 in Marshall District

Cedar Run District

RFI WC LC to NVR Inc., 0.6200 acre on Travers Place, Warrenton. $222,000 D&V Capital Inv. LLC to Jose Pleitez, 8.713 acres & RW to Back Off Road nr. Midland. $99,999 William Warner Torbert III to Justin P. Hienz, 5.2666 acres at 4009 Elk Court nr. Midland. $405,000 NVR Inc. to Martin Walker, 0.7206 acre at 6576 Bob White Drive, Warrenton. $833,245 Tien Cotter Real Estate LLC to Matthew Walker Stitt, 1.8464 acres at 7636 Greenwich Road, Nokesville. $639,900 Nathaniel Nestor to Maria C. Callejas Mendoza, 1 acre at 12988 Elk Run Road, Bealeton. $430,000 NVR Inc. to William Odea Keksz, 0.5891 acre at 2704 Travers Place, Warrenton. $732,295 NVR Inc. to Neil Robert Eloise, 0.6347 acre at 2707 Travers Place, Warrenton. $720,725 Joseph W. Delsignore to Eric W. Pulver, 1.259 acres at 8134 Poplar Grove Drive, Warrenton. $540,000

Lee District

Straight Line Builders Inc. to Ricky Dean Cook, 1 acre at 7294 Opal Road, Warrenton. $147,575.35 Elaine Ltd. To Helen Kenna, 1.8784 acres at 5329 Savannah Branch Road, Bealeton. $460,000 Nicholas J. Lessen to Blake Andrew Lacole, 11111 Southcoate Village Drive, Bealeton. $485,000 Kasey Leann Cash to Jordan D. Green, 0.4591 acre at 6615 Belfrys Court, Bealeton. $400,000

Cecelia Mary Bonner to Carlos A. Sanguinetti, 1.4715 acres at 7265 Hunton Street, Warrenton. $505,000 Mary Alice Cross Tr. to Dawn R. Marseilles, 660 Foxcroft Road, Warrenton. $635,000 Juan Pozo-Olano to Equity Trust Co. as Custodian FBO, Townhouse 210 at 210 Leeds Court, Warrenton. $285,000

Scott District

Nancy Kay Lewis to Costa Enterprises LLC, 5 acres at4554 Broad Run Church Road, New Baltimore/Warrenton. $720,000 Center District Margaret Nadine Gore to Yurii Pretium at Vint Hill LLC to Alpine Hurtovenko, Unit 48-C at 214-C Schuiling T. Inc., Unit 206 at 6801 Fernwood Place, Warrenton. $255,000 Kennedy Road nr. Warrenton. $538,262 Neil E. Payne to Margaret Nadine Jennifer Lyn Palmer Riggleman Tr. Gore, 425 Denning Court, Warrenton. to Michael Stewart Feinberg, 3566 $305,000 Sutherland Court nr. Warrenton. $610,000 Peter Nichas to Anne H. Steubner, 48 Morton Ridge, Warrenton. $375,000 Philip S. Lawrence Tr. to William C. Crane III Trust, 2.010 acres at 2031 Marc S. McDonald to Sarah Lynn Zulla Road, Middleburg. $440,000 Ragan, 7301 Westmoreland Drive, Warrenton. $440,000 Stephanie H. Price to Christopher Clair Katherine M. Gabany to Ryan J. Dutton, 1.1136 acre at 5224 High Court Stewart, 196 Preston Drive, Warrenton. and 0.2917 well lot on High Court. $640,000 $545,000

Donald Clayton to Michele Leffler, 1.1505 acres at 7260 Beauregard Court and 0.0472 acre on Beauregard Court nr. Warrenton. $590,000 David J. Dickens to Emily Louise Paton Torres, 6722 Eckert Court nr. Warrenton. $729,000 Mark E. Merrell to Nancy Tuomey, 1.0239 acre on Rock Hill Mill Road nr. The Plains. $15,000

Marshall District

Paul M. Bruna to Michael J. Wykowski, 1.7464 acres at 8134 Springs Road nr. Warrenton. $1,400,000 Jefferson Holdings LLC to Timothy H. Surabian, 8615 Colston Court, Marshall. $259,900 Jeffrey Harmon Gable to Irwin Paul Ellman, 31.0229 acres at 3897 Leeds Manor Road, Markham. $860,000 Stuart Milen Dempster to Stephanie Gonzales, 7.50 acres at 9118 Crest Hill Road, Marshall. $525,000 Chenin Tipple to Rosa Elena Mancilla, 5.0001 acres at 7157 Pine Ridge Road, Marshall. $895,000

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OBITUARIES Tiffany Nicole Johnson Emily C. Champ

Tiffany Nicole Johnson, 44, of Warrenton, VA, passed July 26, 2022. Funeral services will be held on Emily C. Champ, 76, of Orlean, VA, Tuesday, August 9, 2022, 12:00 pm, at passed July 30, 2022. Funeral arrangements are in- Faith Christian Church, 6472 Duhollow Road, Warrenton, VA, 20187. complete at this time. Online condolences can be given at Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com www.joynesfuneralhome.com

Francis Effingham Laimbeer III 1929-2022 On Thursday, July 28 2022, at 2:20 PM, Francis Effingham Laimbeer III (“Frank”) passed away peacefully in his bed, with his harmonica in his breast pocket and loving family members by his side. Frank was born on May 13, 1929 in Mineola, Long Island, New York, the son of Francis Effingham Laimbeer, Jr, and Eleanor Hains Laimbeer. Frank received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and his Masters Degree in Education from The State University of New York in Geneseo, New York. Frank was a United States Army veteran, serving as a Sergeant during the time of The Korean War. Throughout his 93 years Frank lived in many locations, but he always considered Geneseo, New York and Warrenton, Virginia his true homes. A skilled horseman in many disciplines of equestrian sports, Frank had countless wins steeplechasing on his favorite horse Rusty Charlie. While attending Cornell University Frank played on their collegiate polo team, winning a national championship in his sophomore year. A successful three day event rider and an avid foxhunter, Frank passed along his passion for horse sports to all of his children and grandchildren. Frank was a proud member of the Genesee Valley Hunt of Geneseo, New York for over twenty years and then spent the remainder of his foxhunting career as a member of The Warrenton Hunt in Warrenton, Virginia, serving as Joint Master from 1986 to 1996. Frank spent his life teaching Mathematics, but when asked what he taught, he would always reply, with an impish smile on his face, “I teach kids”! Passionate about teaching, Frank was always willing to help a struggling student improve and advanced students excel. He was an effective teacher, finding ways to make difficult concepts clear and understandable, but his true magic was his ability to connect with his students on a personal level. Frank taught at The Harley School in Rochester, New York from 1959 to 1981, The Wakefield School in Flint Hill, Virginia from 1981 to 1990 and continued tutoring students in Mathematics well into his 80’s. Frank was a devoted family man, both to his wife Rosemary, to whom he was married for over fifty years, and to his four children and six grandchildren. Outgoing, honest, funny, and personable, Frank was happiest when he was helping others. Respected as a father, a family patriarch, a loyal friend to many, and a sensitive and caring man with a hearty and infectious laugh, it was almost impossible to be unhappy when in his presence. Frank lost his cherished wife Rosemary to cancer in 2005. Frank is survived by his half brother Richard Fownes; and his children, William Hains Laimbeer, Richard Howard Laimbeer, Sara Laimbeer Hogan, and Daphrie Laimbeer van der Woude as well as his grandchildren, Francis Parker Effingham Laimbeer, Margot Emeline Laimbeer, Eliza van der Woude, Edward Gerard Joseph Hogan, Riley Elizabeth Hogan and Alexandra (“Lexi”) Mae van der Woude. He is also survived by son in law Mathew van der Woude and Brian Hogan and his daughter-in laws Gaylene Schilb Laimbeer and Alice Cutting Laimbeer. Frank requested that all memorial donations go to Little Fork Church. To honor Frank’s life and his love of God and Music, the family has pledged to replace the failing organ with a pipe organ at Little Fork Church. In lieu of flowers, the family request that people donate to “Laimbeer Organ Fund”, If by mail: Little Fork Church, P.O. Box 367, Rixeyville, VA 22737 or at https://littleforkchurch.breezechms.com/give/ online?fund_id=1652146 . The funeral service and burial will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at 11:00 am at Little Fork Church, 6461 Oak Shade Road, Rixeyville, VA 22737. After the service, guests are invited to the home of Rick and Alice at 501 Richmond Road, Castleton, VA. for a celebration of Frank’s life. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.

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Louis Folk Fletcher, Jr. Louis Folk Fletcher, Jr., 67, of Warrenton, VA died at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville on July 25, 2022. He was born in Virginia on December 19, 1954 to the late Louis F. Fletcher, Sr., and Eleanor Hudson Fletcher. A native of Warrenton, Louis was a graduate of Fauquier County High School. He was a well known contractor of over 35 years with L. F, Fletcher & Son of Warrenton and relationships gained from that tenure. He enjoyed travel, car shows, cooking, truck pulls, loved being on the water, boating, and possessed a keen sense of humor. Louis is survived by his sons Chris and Brant Fletcher; sisters Elizabeth Clegg and Carolyn Payne; in addition to his extended family Tiffany Mallory, Carla Childress and Tommy Grohs. Also his Scottsville family of 13 years his beloved fiancee’ Sharon Moore and sons Chris and Kevin, in addition to Sharon’s mother Anne Moore, her sisters and their spouses Linda Taafe (Bill), Barbara, Denise Spradlin (Earl), her brothers Ray Moore (Vickie), and Gary Moore (Brenda). He had numerous nieces and nephews he thought of as his own. Finally his granddaughter Kaelie Moore with whom he shared a special bond that will never be broken as well as her two boys Bentley and Grayson. In conclusion The Moore family, Taafe family, Spradlin family, and Harris family. Fly high ‘’aka’ Chevrolet Man, Grandpa, Hun, and Housemate. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at 2pm at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, VA, 20186. Interment will be private. Donations may be made in his name to the American Heart Association and the Amissville Fire Department. Online condolences may be given at www.moserfuneralhome.com

Barbara Jean “Bobbie” Hume Barbara Jean “Bobbie” Hume went home on July 24, 2022. We take comfort knowing she was greeted by her family who had been waiting for her. Bobbie was born on September 6, 1940 to the late Mary Hiner Hume and Douglas Hume, Sr. She was a proud fifth-generation lifelong resident of Fauquier County and was a lifelong member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. She was employed by Lerner’s Department Store while still in high school and continued to work there after graduating from Warrenton High School. She then went to work for Vint Hill Federal Credit Union until her retirement. After retirement, she worked part-time for a doctor and for the Aldie Peddler for two of her very favorite people, Wally and Terry. She continued working until her health forced her into full retirement. Bobbie loved antiquing, yard sales, foxes, decorating her homes and shopping-especially QVC! Along her journey she made many lifelong friends, many from elementary school. She is survived by her brother, Pete (Sherry) Hume; sister-in-law, Diane Hume; her nieces and nephews who she loved like her own children- Lisa West, Mark Hume, Shannon Hume, Mary Beth Costello and Garrett Hume; her uncle, Harold Hiner and many Hume and Hiner cousins. She was pre-deceased by her parents; her sister, Peggy Jeffries and her brother, Don Hume. The family wishes to thank the following for their kindness during the care of our sweet Bobbie: our Wesley Chapel Church family; Dr. Anita Maybach and staff; Heritage Village Assisted Living and staff; and Heartland Hospice. You all provided us with unlimited comfort and support on this journey. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, August 9 at 11:00 AM at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, 10023 Wesley Chapel Road, Marshall, VA 20115. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, c/o Sandra Henley, Treasurer, 9448 Old Waterloo Road, Warrenton, VA 20186. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.

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OBITUARIES Catherine Bailey Cox Catherine Bailey Cox of Warrenton, VA went home to be with Lord on July 23,2022. She was pre-deceased by her husband Bill, her son Gary, her sister Barbara Hurst, and her brother Charles Ernest Bailey. Catherine was born on September 14, 1931, in Fairfax, Va. She is survived by her children; Karen M. Tallant (John), Andrea L. Brooks (Paul), William G. Cox III (Tyna). She is also survived by her sisters; Shirley B. Price and Joyce A. Smith and a brother Howard W. Bailey. She was the very proud grandmother of 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. They brought her much laughter, joy, and comfort through the years. Catherine was an active member of Warrenton Presbyterian church. The Church honored her by establishing a scholarship fund in her name for the Warrenton Presbyterian School. The family received visitors at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA from 6 to 8 pm on Thursday, July 28th, 2022. A funeral service was held at Warrenton Presbyterian church, 91 Main St., Warrenton, VA at 11 am on Friday, July 29th, 2022, followed by a reception in the church fellowship hall. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Warrenton Presbyterian School, Catherine Cox Scholarship Fund. Online condolences may be expressed at www.moserfuneralhome. com.

Lawrence L. Ramsburg, Sr. Lawrence L. Ramsburg, Sr., 88, died July 29, 2022, with his family by his side at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredricksburg, VA. Larry was born on July 9, 1934, in Herndon, Va. to Edith and Luther Ramsburg. He worked on a farm from a very young age, then served in the Army for four years and afterwards as a diesel mechanic for 48 years. He married Shirley Leiter on June 3, 1960. They raised seven children together in their longtime home in Fauquier County, Va. They made a move to Pool, WV three years ago. Larry was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on January 17, 1970. He was a member of the Warrenton Congregation for more than 45 years and more recently in the Mount Lookout Congregation in West Virginia. Larry was kind, humble, and cared deeply about people. He was a farmer at heart and loved gardening. He loved his family and worked hard to care for them physically and spiritually throughout his life. He also loved his very large spiritual family. He was preceded in death by three siblings John, Morris, and Ruth; daughter Tomasina Ream of Orange Va, son Bart Ramsburg of Port Charlotte FL, and grandchildren Waylon Ramsburg and Jonathan Fasick, and his wife of 61 years, Shirley. He is survived by one brother: Frank Ramsburg of Culpeper Va. three sisters: Margaret Andrews of Springfield Va., Shirley Prather of Tyler TX and Edith Lotz of Jacksonville FL; and five children: Roberta Fasick of Lewistown Pa, Larry Ramsburg Jr. of Locust Grove Va., Roy Ramsburg of Pool WV, Paul Ramsburg of Cummins GA, Jared Ramsburg of Cincinnati OH, and 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and 5 great, great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held virtually, Saturday, August 13 at 1:00PM

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Herbert William Day, Jr. Herbert William Day, Jr., 79, was born on August 13, 1942 and went to his Heavenly home on July 31, 2022. He was at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born and raised in Catlett, Virginia. Affectionately known as Herb, Herbie, Daddy and Granddaddy, he was preceded in death by his parents, Katharine Weaver Day and Herbert William Day Sr. Herb is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Fitzwilliam Day and his children Kimberly Hancock (Robbie), Jennifer Hovest (Doug), Thomas Day (Melissa) and nine grandchildren; Brynn, Tyler, Kate, Autumn, Shannon, TJ, Landon, Trent and Madison. He is also survived by his loving, devoted brother and lifelong best friend, John S. Day. Herb spent many years and retired twice from Prince William County Schools supervising the maintenance department and building of schools. He was a Reservist in the National Guard. He was a loving and dedicated husband, brother, father, and grandfather. He loved being outdoors; riding four wheelers, cutting down trees, mowing grass and helping out his neighbors. Everyone could always count on him and was considered a friend. Grandaddy loved nothing more than being with his grandchildren, dancing in the kitchen or at a family wedding, and telling stories of the good ole’ days. He enjoyed writing poetry, watching John Wayne classics and listening to old country radio. We will always remember his calm presence, incredible hugs, and patient and loving influence. Anyone that knew him truly loved him and was a blessing to him. He will be terribly missed. Funeral arrangements were not complete at presstime. Please call Moser Funeral Home (540)347-3431 for further information.

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OBITUARIES Places of Worship Grace Episcopal Church WHY WE WEAR BLACK

Although Queen Victoria is often seen as the person who started this modern tradition, it probably began in ancient Roman times when people would show they were in mourning by wearing a dark colored toga. As the Roman influence spread across Europe, so did the practice of wearing darker colors while in mourning. During the Middle Ages, black mourning clothes became a symbol of wealth. Famously, after her husband Prince Albert died in 1861, Queen Victoria wore only black for the rest of her life, sealing the tradition of black clothing as a symbol of mourning in the western world. Although not required in modern times, many people still choose to wear black at a funeral or while in mourning. Memorial services and funerals give us the chance to honor the life of the person who has died and to say goodbye and offer an opportunity for friends and family to gather together to start the journey through the grieving process. If you are interested in learning more about the services MOSER FUNERAL HOME offers, please call (540) 347-3431. We invite you to tour our facility at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. Ask us about our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY, just outside of Warrenton.

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

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St. John The 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

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“I did not know the work of mourning/ Is a labor in the dark/ We carry inside ourselves.”

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Michael Lawrence Weappa Michael Lawrence Weappa, 51, of Warrenton passed away suddenly on July 28,2022. He was born May 28,1971 in Baltimore, MD to Larry and Barbara (Meyer) Weappa. Mike was a devoted husband and father to his family and an incredible friend to all that knew him, all of whom are heartbroken at his sudden loss. He is survived by his wife April (Jenkins) Weappa; children Brittney Rossi, Nicholas Weappa, Rachel Rossi, Lauren Weappa, Kathleen (Katie) Weappa, and Michael (Alex) Weappa; siblings Cathlene Spencer, William Weappa and Jonathan Weappa. In addition to three grandchildren Logan Rossi, Landon and Levi Casey. If you were lucky enough to know Mike you are aware he was fun loving and down to earth, so please come as you are, no need to dress up. Please come with a story of Mike that will help make his memory live on as a happy one as we struggle through this difficult time. The family will receive friends at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, VA, 20186 on Wednesday, August 3,2022 from 6 to 8pm. Online condolences may be given at www.moserfuneralhome.com

Libby H. Ackerman Libby H. Ackerman, 94, of Warrenton, and previously of Blacksburg and Newport, Virginia, passed on the 25th of July, 2022. The eldest of five children of Vladimir and Marie Hala, she was born on September 23, 1927 in Mineola, Texas. There, she grew up on her family’s farm with her brothers, Leo and Charles, and her sisters. Mary Ann and Helen. As a young woman, she held her Commercial Driver’s License so that she could drive her father’s trucks. Later in life, she regaled her grandchildren with wild tales of driving tractor trailers across Texas hauling everything from watermelons to lumber. She was the valedictorian of her high school class and attended the University of Texas before obtaining her master’s degree in library science from the University of Illinois. Because she had her CDL, she drove the Book Mobile for the Topeka, Kansas, and Houston, Texas, public libraries, spreading her love of books in those communities. She married Clemens Ackerman in 1955, and the couple moved to Blacksburg where he was employed as a professor at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and she worked at the VPI Library. Together they adopted three children, Toni (Doug Flory) of Culpeper, VA, Marlena (Mike Maloney) of Warrenton, VA, and John Ackerman(Rhonda) of Blacksburg, VA, who bore them six grandchildren, Will and Wyatt Flory, Brandon and Carter Ackerman, and Caitlyn and Meagan Maloney. Her grandchildren fondly remember holidays spent at Greenbriar Trout Farm in Newport, where she and Clem retired to run a well-loved local trout fishing pond and became firmly entrenched in the community of Newport. She leaves a love of books and a library to treasure to her family, who remember her hilarious stories of moving to Illinois from Texas without a coat (her classmates had to explain what a “winter coat” was), meeting Clem roller skating, and the adventures of growing up on a farm in Texas during the Great Depression. These memories and stories will continue to live on with her children and grandchildren who loved her very much. She was predeceased by her Husband Clem, brother Charles Hala, sister Mary Ann Dodd and grandson Wyatt Flory. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

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FREON WANTED: Certified buyer looking to pay CA$H for R11, R12, R500 & more! Clarissa at 312-535-8384

Garage/Yard Sales HUGE MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE! 11245 Craig Lane, Bealeton August 6; 7a-2p; Something for ALL. MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE! Wade Court, Warrenton August 6; 8a-12p; HH, office/school supplies, furn, much more. August 6 & 7, 10a~4p; 9247 Ramey Road, Marshall. Tag sale in the barn.

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4168 Winchester Rd & Renalds Ave, Marshall, VA Sat, 8/6 & Sun, 8/7; 8A-1p both days Cash Sales. Furn, toys, Boetsch Victrola, clths, jewelry, & HH. Wheelbarrow & some yard items

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376 Improvement Addison´s Building & Remodeling. Additions, basements, b a t h r o o m s , sundecks, repairs. Licensed Insured. 540-244-2869 Remodels; New Homes; Windows; Painting; Garages; B a t h r o o m s ; Kitchens; Decks;. Class A. Lic & insured. GMC Enterprises of VA, LLC. 540-222-3385

Business

350 Services

Furniture/

228 Appliances

F R E E F I S H ! ! 540-497-2185

256 For Sale

Classified ADS Work!

Black & lawn weed Good 4300

273 Pets

For all your heating and cooling needs. Rc´s AC Service and Repair, 540-349-7832 or 540-428-9151 GO WITH THE BEST!!! Brian´s Tree Service. LICENSED, INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES. Tree removal, trimming, deadwooding, stump removal, lot clearing. Senior discounts 540-937-4742 or 540-222-5606 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 Miller´s Tree Servic, complete tree service. Renoval, mulching, storm damage, bucket truck, firewood. 540-222-2089 North´s Custom Masonry. Retaining walls, stone work, patios, repoint ing brick, chimneys, driveways. 540-533-8092 North´s Tree Service & Landscaping. Complete tree service. All phases of landscaping. 540-533-8092

NUTTERS PAINTING & SERVICES Call Erik 540-522-3289 375

Home Healthcare

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for your loved one. Exp´d. Social work degree. R e f s / i n f o 703-314-9493

Get the Buyers You Want When You Advertise Your Yard Sale

385 Lawn/Garden GORMANS TREE AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES. Seasonal Clean up. Snow removal, grinding, mowing, take downs. Free estimates. 540-222-4107; 540-825-1000

B R I A N ’ S LANDSCAPING AND TREE SERVICE.“I have

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Ford F-150 Tuning & Performance Upgrades

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Auto & Motorcycle Tech Specialists

Visit our website: www.tltechpro.com & our ecommerce shop: shop.tltechpro.com

Announcements Hygiene, toiletries, new clothes, shoes, mentoring/training classes for families in need.

The 1st Saturday of every month. 9am-11:30am. CDR Resource Center will be at Faith Christian Church & International Outreach Center, 6472 Duhollow Rd., Warrenton

Enjoy knitting? Want to meet other knitters? We’d love to welcome you at Prince William Purlers! Check us out the first Tuesday of each month, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at 8730 Sudley Road in Manassas. Our needles are clicking in Room 8 at Manassas Baptist Church. Attendance by Zoom is also available. All knitters invited! For more information, find us on Ravelry and Facebook, or email PrinceWilliamPurlersGuild@gmail.com. Oil Painting Workshop conducted by, Ms. Nancy Brittle Hosted by the Warrenton Antiquarian Society

Date: Thursday, August 11, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Fee is $75 To register please call: 540.229.0114 For more details visit: www. historicwestonva.org/upcoming-events

If your ad isn’t here, you are giving your business to someone else.

Fraternal Order of Eagles for Warrenton

Auxiliary #4552 meetings: When: 7pm 1st & 3rd Mondays (Thursdays in June) Where: Warrenton Police Department (training room) 333 Carriage House Lane Warrenton, VA 20186 AND... Aerie #4552 meetings: When: 7pm 2nd & 4th Tuesdays Where: The Path Foundation 321 Walker Dr, Warrenton, Va. 20186 Looking for new members!

Call Jeanne Cobert 540-270-4931 fauquier.com

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TOWN OF WARRENTON Arcola Towers is proposing to construct a 154 ft monopole telecommunications tower facility located near 10110 Elk Run Road, Catlett, Fauquier County, VA 20119. Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do so by sending comments to: Project 6122003544 – Whitney Mahl, EBI Consulting, 6876 Susquehanna Trail South, York, PA 17403, or at (985) 630-2375.

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE 8.01-316 FAUQUIER COUNTY JUVENILE & DOMESTIC RELATIONS DISTRICT COURT Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Acosta Nunez, Seylin Case No. JJ018569-01-00 The object of the above named suit is to OBTAIN SOLE LEGAL AND PHYSICAL CUSTODY OF THE MINOR CHILD SEYLIN ACOSTA NUNEZ. It is ORDERED that the defendant Suyapa Nunez, Dina appear at the above named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 09/06/2022; 9:00AM. C. Bawkey, Deputy Clerk

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TOWN OF WARRENTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the Town of Warrenton will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 7:00 PM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 21 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia, on the following item(s): Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (ZOTA) 2022 – 1 to amend Articles 3, 7 and 9 as they relate to the Central Business District (CBD) permitted apartment density. In addition, a revision to the existing fee schedule is proposed. The proposal is to amend Zoning Ordinance Article 3 Zoning Districts and Map, subsection 3-4.11.6 Use Limitations within the CBD, Article 7 Off-Street Parking and Loading and Article 9-4, Apartment Buildings Special Regulations. The proposed amendment to Article 3 would allow for an increased apartment density up to 50 dwelling units per acre within the CBD on parcels less than one-half acre. The CBD currently allows for up to 25 apartment units per acre by right. Possible changes to Article 7 include requirements for on-site parking and fees in lieu of parking. The proposed amendment to Article 9 would require that any rehabilitation of a building for apartment density within the CBD would have an exterior design that is compatible with the Historic District. The amendment would apply to all parcels within the CBD. Applicant is Malcolm Alls. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (ZOTA) 2022 – 2 to amend Article 3 as it relates to property maintenance enforcement within the Historic District. The proposal is to amend Zoning Ordinance Article 3 Zoning Districts and Map, subsections 3-5.3.4.9 Offer for Sale, 3-5.3.4.10 Hazardous Buildings or Structures, and 3-5.3.4.11 Demolition by Neglect. The proposed amendment to Article 3 clarifies the approval process for demolition of buildings, listing specific items that are considered demolition by neglect, and procedures for abatement of violations. The amendment would apply to all parcels within the Historic Overlay District. This text amendment was initiated by the Warrenton Town Council. Zoning Map Amendment/Comprehensive Plan Amendment/Special Use Permit 2022-01 Waterloo Junction the Applicant, Farrish Properties & Acquisitions, LLC, is seeking to rezone three (3) properties identified as GPIN 6984-18-3915, 6984-18-2709, 6984-18-2905 from R-15 to Commercial as well as seek a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Future Land Use Map to redesignate from residential to commercial in the Broadview Character District. Concurrently with the rezoning application, the applicant will also be requesting a Special Use Permit to allow residential units within the commercial district as § 9-25 Mixed-Use Development Option of the Zoning Ordinance for parcels GPINs 6984-18-3915, 6984-18-2709, 6984-18-2905, 6984-18-6837, 6984-18-5649, 6984-18-3854 to allow for 47 townhouse garage lots, 6 apartments, of which there will be 5 affordable housing units, a 3,600 square foot retail building, improvements to the existing 7,600 square foot restaurant, parking, and a centrally located park with amenities. The applicant is seeking waivers and modifications to reduce the five (5) acre SUP requirement, increase density, reduce front yard setback for future retail, and reduce minimum lot area and width of town homes. Zoning Map Amendment (ZMA) 2021-01/Special Use Permit (SUP) 2021-01 Harris Teeter Fuel Station – Public Hearing held open from the July 19, 2022 meeting. Applicant requested it to be postponed until the September 20, 2022 meeting. People having an interest in the above are invited to attend the hearing and state their opinion regarding the issue. The public may also choose to submit written comments through the Town’s website or by emailing citizencomment@ warrentonva.gov during the public comment period which will end at noon the day of the public hearing. Information is available for viewing on the Town website www.warrentonva.gov. If there are any questions, please call 540-347-1101 or visit Town Hall 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 disability 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.

NOTICE OF TOWN COUNCIL MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Warrenton will hold their Regular Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at 6:30 PM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 21 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia. Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on the following items: Ordinance 2022-12 Lot C North Rock Easement Vacation The proposal is to vacate the current Easement on Tax Map # 6984-47-9750-000. During the preparation for the site plan submission, it was determined that the original placement of the Town’s Utility Easement would be under the building footprint and thus needs to be adjusted. People having an interest in the above are invited to participate in the hearing and state their opinion regarding the above issues. The public may also choose to submit written comments through the Town’s website or by emailing citizencomment@warrentonva.gov during the public comment period, which will end at noon the day of the Public Hearing, August 9, 2022. Copies of the ordinance, application, plat and deed are available for review at Town Hall located at 21 Main Street, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Town of Warrenton 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.

NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 18, 2022 The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a work session beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 18, 2022 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia. The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the following items at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 18, 2022 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia: 1. SPECIAL EXCEPTION – SPEX-22-017664 – JUAN & MARIA PINEDA — (OWNERS/APPLICANTS) – PINEDA FLOODPLAIN – An application for a Category 23 Special Exception to allow a previously constructed outbuilding and an addition to a stable to remain in a floodplain. The property is located at 6262 Black Horseman Lane, Cedar Run District, Midland, Virginia. (PIN 6991-22-4607-000) (Rebecca Acland, Staff) 2. SPECIAL EXCEPTION – SPEX-22-017751 – FLETCHERVILLE ESTATES, LLC (OWNER)/FOOTHILLS HOUSING CORPORATION (APPLICANT) – BEN & MARY’S APARTMENTS – An application for a Category 7 Special Exception to allow the adaptive use of a former restaurant for affordable housing. The property is located at 6806 James Madison Highway, Marshall District, Warrenton, Virginia. (PIN 6975-87-0686-000) (Wendy Wheatcraft, Staff) 3. SPECIAL PERMIT – SPPT-22-017860 – JEREMY HARRIDATH & ANDREA PUENTES (OWNERS/APPLICANTS) – LA CASA ROJA – An application for a Category 3 Special Permit to operate a Tourist Home. The property is located at 5610 Selone Trail, Marshall District, Marshall, Virginia. (PIN 6947-95-6762-000) (Rebecca Acland, Staff) The application materials can be found on the Land Development Online Portal at: https://commdevpay.fauquiercounty.gov/Energov_Prod/SelfService#/home. Approximately one week prior to the public hearing, staff reports for all items will be available online at: www.fauquiercounty.gov/meetingagendas. To arrange a time to review files in person, please contact the Department of Community Development’s Planning Office at (540) 422-8210, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Members of the public who would like to provide comments at a regular public meeting of the Planning Commission are encouraged to send advance written comments to Fauquier County Department of Community Development, 10 Hotel Street, Suite 305, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 or email to meredith. meixner@fauquiercounty.gov. Citizens wishing to appear in person should arrive prior to the start time of the meeting. Comments are limited to three minutes. The meeting may be viewed on Fauquier County Government Channel 23 and is livestreamed at http://fauquier-va.granicus.com/ ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1. Fauquier County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request. Citizens requiring reasonable accommodation for disabilities should contact Ms. Meredith Meixner, Planning Associate II, at (540) 422-8210.

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Legal Notices ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ017192-01-01 FAUQUIER COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re BROWN, BROOKLYNN MORGAN The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY It is ORDERED that the defendant BRENDAN BROWN appear at the abovename Court and protect his or her interests on or before 10/18/2022 10:00 AM C. Bawkey, Deputy Clerk

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NOTICE OF FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 11, 2022, in the Warren Green Building at 10 Hotel Street in Warrenton, Virginia, and will hold a regular meeting and public hearings at 6:30 p.m. in the same location on the following: 1. AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 8-37 OF THE FAUQUIER COUNTY CODE – A public hearing to consider an amendment of Chapter 8-37 to provide for a civil fee of $2.00 to be imposed on all civil cases filed in the District and Circuit Courts of Fauquier County. (Paul S. McCulla, Staff) 2. SPECIAL EXCEPTION SPEX-22-017569, ELITE POWER & ENERGY CORPORATION (OWNER / APPLICANT) – ELITE POWER & ENERGY PROPANE DISTRIBUTION SITE – An application to amend a previously approved Category 15 Special Exception (SPEX-20-014233) to allow for bulk storage of petroleum products. The property is located at 7587 Capitol Way, Marshall District, Marshall, Virginia. (PIN 6979-28-9770-000) (Kara Marshall, 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 11, 2022. Citizens wishing to appear in person should arrive prior to the start time of the meeting. Comments are limited to three minutes. The meeting can be viewed remotely on Fauquier County Government Channel 23 and is livestreamed at http://fauquier-va.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1.

All aspects of growing Herbs and Natives. Prefer some experience but will consider the “Quick-Study” person. PT/Seasonal March-December. Some weekends. Rappahannock County. VA Email: blueridgeherbs@gmail.com

Warrenton Baptist Tiny Tots

Established Christian Pre School 38 Years Fauquier County. Limited staff openings FT/PT. HS Diploma or GED required Strong Christian Faith. August 4th Start Day Hours M–Fri. 7a5:30p. Send Resume to: Stephanie@wbtiny tots .com Call 540 347-7084

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Walnut Grove Child Care 540-347-0116 or 540-349-9656 Warrenton Baptist Tiny Tots

Well Established Christian Pre -School has limited FT positions for late 3 & early 4 year olds. Serving Fauquier County for 38 Years! Formal Pre School setting from 8:30-12:00. Extended Day w/planned activities in the afternoon. Hours of Operation 7a-5:30p; M-F. Come Join Our Family!!

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Administrative Assistant Warrenton, VA commercial real estate firm has an immediate FT opening for an admin assistant. Detail oriented, ability to multi-task, and MS Office knowledge a must. Industry related training will be provided. Send resume & salary expectations to MKA at: info@mkassociates.com

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Alger Sheds is a family owned business based out of Manassas and is seeking to hire experienced carpenters and carpenter’s helpers in building sheds. Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record. Full time positions open immediately. Competitive Salary. Send qualifications, work experience and contact number to Tony@algersheds.com.

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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GAINESVILLE 8074 Crescent Park Drive | 703.753.7910

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FOR SALE Warrenton | 849,000 New home to be built on 4+ acres 4 Bedrooms Unfinished Basement Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659

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Culpeper | $485,000 Bealeton | $275,000 Beautiful house with main floor master, and This property is build ready! All that is left for you to do spacious basement. This home boast two offices, is to get your home plans and build! Enjoy serene 19+ perfect for those who work from home. Minutes acres with woods, and meadow, small stream on the from downtown Culpeper or Warrenton shopping property as well. Don't miss out. and dining, this home is prefect for entertaining Call Stanley Heaney | 540.812.5533 with plenty of room to have your summer cookouts. Call Stanley Heaney | 540.812.5533

COMING SOON Remington, VA Townhouse Coming Soon! Contact me for more details. Call Stanley Heaney | 540.812.5533

FOR SALE Boston | $315,000 Great Solid Custom Built One Level Living! 3 bedrooms 1 bath on main level with nice family room, kitchen, dining room, and the perfect Florida room. Mountain and Pastural Views can be seen from 2 bedrooms and the oversized bay window in the living room. Call Mandy Brown | 540.718.2459

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Hillsboro | $3,597,000 Warrenton | $879,000 Marshall | $825,000 This home has it all. Freshly painted interior with all Scenic vistas abound on this established, 80-acre You will be swept away by this lovely home on 6.55 new floors on main level. 6000 square feet of living winery estate located in affluent Loudoun County acres in Marshall. This home offers over 4000 sq ft space to enjoy and entertain. This home is clean as Virginia. Pour yourself a glass of award-winning wine, with 3 finished levels. There is also a bonus room a whistle and ready to move in. over the garage to make whatever your heart grown and blended, literally in your own backyard as desires. you overlook four stocked ponds, 30 acres of rolling Make your appointment today. Call Beth Kramer | 571.220.2662 vines and dynamic views of the Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659 Blue Ridge Mountains. Call Heather Dibble | 703.628.2200

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Boyce, VA 3 bedrooms /2 baths 5.19 acres Gated Community Call Stanley Heaney | 540.812.5533

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Remington | $279,000 Amazing home in the heart of Remington, looking for its new owner to put their style on this blank canvas. This home boasts plenty of natural light and front and back porches, with plenty of external storage. This home is located on a quiet street, a short walk from the Remington Community Garden, and plenty of shopping and dining, Call Stanley Heaney | 540.812.5533

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Nokesville | $649,000 Jeffersonton | $595,000 Culpeper | $465,000 If you want rural living yet a commuters dream Charming early 1900's home conveniently located in the MOVE IN READY home in sought after South Wales you've found it here with this private, secluded 3.24 town of Culpeper within a short stroll to the park, Community in beautiful Culpeper Co. This home acre lot just minutes from Gainesville and Rt 66! The downtown shopping and restaurants. So much personality sits on a 1.31 acre lot at the end of a cul-de-sac. Traditional layout with kitchen-family room combo home is a custom built, stately brick colonial with a and character in this home including original blown glass gorgeous brick surround gas fireplace in the family windows, skeleton key interior doors, transom windows, with vaulted family room ceiling and fireplace. detailed moulding and hardwood floors on both levels. room off the kitchen and a wood stove in the Lovely deck off the kitchen that overlooks the Beautifully landscaped lot with fenced backyard. Freshly basement with a return that can heat the whole private, wooded, fenced backyard. painted exterior ready for new owners! house. Call Kathy Holster | 703.930.0453 Call Mary Ann Dubell | 540.212.1100 Call Kathy Holster | 703.930.0453

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NEW PRICE Bealeton | $599,995 Meticulously maintained home sitting on 5 acres with numerous upgrades. Brick front offers hardwood floors, first floor primary bedroom. Whole house dehumidifier.. Easy commute to Warrenton, Culpeper and Fredericksburg. Call Nancy Richards | 540.229.9983

Rixeyville | $560,500 Represented the SELLER! 3 acres no HOA Call Alex Wood | 540.222.7700

UNDER CONTRACT Nokesville | $1,450,000 CEDAR CREEK FARMS 10 acres Represented the BUYER! Call Alex Wood | 540.222.7700

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