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Waiting for the other COVID shoe to drop By Christopher Connell

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This story is the first of a two-part series on how nonprofits are handling the latest phase of the pandemic. Part two will be published next week. Dread. But determination. As COVID-19 cases surge again, those thoughts are going through the minds of leaders of Fauquier County nonprofits and other organizations that address residents’ needs for food, for enlightenment, for the arts, for a roof over their heads and for spiritual guidance. Like everyone else, they follow the daily release of numbers that show the county’s high transmission rate as the Delta variant dashes hopes that the pandemic is behind us. They

wait anxiously for the latest guidance from Richmond and the CDC. But they also show grit and share a sense that having weathered the worst over the past 18 months, they can deal with what lies ahead. “We’re not scared,” said Piedmont Symphony Orchestra Music Director Glenn Quader. “Nothing can be worse than what we went through last year.” After “a year from hell,” Fauquier County Library Director Maria Del Rosso is eager to fill vacancies on her depleted staff so it can open on Sundays again and add weekday evening hours. She is also weighing whether it can safely restore in-person Story Hours for children and book discussion groups for adults. See COVID, page 4

Schools open, masks optional By Coy Ferrell and Robin Earl

See SCHOOLS, page 6

Neglected dogs find new homes Surrendered by their owners, dogs spent nearly 2 months recovering at FSPCA

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Fauquier County Public Schools will not require masks for students, staff members or visitors in any circumstances, according to a policy document presented at Monday evening’s school board meeting. More than a dozen citizens spoke during citizens’ time; most agreed with the school board’s decision. The fall semester begins Wednesday, with five days of in-person instruction per week offered for all students.

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Sharon Ames is the executive director of Fauquier Community Food Bank and Thrift Store in Warrenton.

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“… I am very comfortable letting parents decide what works for their children.” DONNA GROVE Fauquier County School Board

On the afternoon of May 2, just a few minutes before closing time, a man pulled up to the Fauquier SPCA with a pair of sickly, emaciated dogs in the back of his truck. The dogs, he said, were strays that had been going through his trash. Alex Vacek, the shelter manager, said she was horrified by what she saw. The two dogs, a hound and a boxer, were dangerously malnourished, she remembered, and covered in sarcoptic mange — a skin disease “caused by parasitic mites that burrow just beneath the surface of the skin.” Both dogs were so weak that they had to be carried into the building, Vacek said. The boxer’s condition was especially worrisome, said Vacek. In her career work-

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Brenda Hottle teaches eighth-grade math at Kelly Miller Middle School in Northeast D.C. She met Milo while volunteering at the Fauquier SPCA shelter and immediately felt drawn to him. ing with animals, she had never seen a dog so emaciated. “For dogs who look like that,” she said, “it’s all hands-on-deck.” The SPCA staff got to work documenting the dogs’ injuries and beginning treatments. See SPCA, page 13

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COVID-19 snapshot Tuesday, Aug. 10 Vaccines

Virginia: 61.5% of the population have received at least one dose; 54.7% are fully vaccinated. Fauquier: 57.6% of the county’s residents have received at least one dose; 51.3% are fully vaccinated. Perspective: An average 13,972 vaccine doses are being administered daily in the state. That number has been rising slightly over the past week and a half. New cases of coronavirus Virginia: 1,759 Tuesday; 711,078 to date Fauquier: 12 Tuesday; 5,074 cases to date Perspective: The seven-day average of new cases in the state is 1,677, the highest it has been since March 1. It has been steadily rising since June 20, when it was 129.

Cases in the Fauquier County School Division

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

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

Virginia: 7.5% Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District: 7.0% Perspective: The state’s percent positivity hasn’t been as high since Feb. 23.

Hospitalizations

Virginia: 72 on Tuesday; 31,849 total Fauquier: 212 total; 8 so far in August Perspective: Of the 520 people hospitalized in the RappahannockRapidan Health District, 96 have been older than 80 years old; 96 have been 70 to 79 years old; 97 have been between 60 and 69 years old; and 107 have been between 50 and 59. One hundred and sixteen have been 49 or younger.

Deaths

Virginia: 7 Tuesday; 11,578 to date Fauquier: 70 to date Perspective: of the 195 COVID-19 deaths reported in the RRHD so far, 89 have been in residents older than 80. There have been 52 deaths in those 70 to 79 years old; 22 deaths in those 60 to 69; and 23 deaths in those younger than 59.

Fauquier Health reinstates visitor restrictions, including mask-wearing in all facilities Staff Report Because of the increase in positive COVID-19 cases locally, Fauquier Health has revised its visitors policy, spokeswoman Sarah Cubbage announced in a press release Friday afternoon. Health system facilities – including Fauquier Hospital, the Fauquier Health Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, The Villa at Suffield Meadows and all the health system’s physician offices -- will once again require visitors to wear face masks/coverings and submit to health screenings and hand sanitization before entering. Visitors will receive an approved visitation sticker that must be worn where it can be seen at all times while they are in the facility. The front entrance of the hospital will be open Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Emergency Department entrance at the back of the hospital will be the only point of entrance for patients and visitors outside of regular visiting hours. No visitors under age 18 will be permitted unless they are at the hospital for their own medical appointment or outpatient visit. Complete information may be found at: https://www. fauquierhealth.org/coronavirus-covid-19-preparedness-information, but a summary is below.

Visiting the hospital

• COVID-19 negative patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit are permitted one visitor in the room at a time between the hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Patients may choose one care partner to stay with them overnight during their hospital stay if supervision is required. • COVID-19 negative patients admitted to the 2nd floor (2 South) or the 3rd floor (3 South/3 West) are permitted a maximum of two visitors in the room at one time between the hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Patients may choose one care partner to stay with them overnight during their hospital stay if supervision is required. • The nursing supervisor must be notified and approve the care partner’s overnight stay in the ICU or the 2nd or 3rd floor. • COVID-19 negative patients receiving end-of-life care may have two visitors any time of day. Additional family members must remain outside of the facility, but they can take turns. • Pediatric and Intermediate Care Nursery patients will be permitted two consistent visitors who may visit at the same time. • Family Birthing Center patients are permitted two adult visitors; siblings of the newborn are not permitted to visit at this time. • COVID-19 positive mothers may have one consistent visitor, coordinated by department. Visitors must wear appropriate personal protective equipment during the entire length of the visit. • COVID-19 positive patients, or patients under investigation, may not have any visitors. Exception:

Senior Supper Club canceled

The senior Supper Club, which was set to resume at the Bistro on the Hill at Fauquier Hospital on Aug. 19, has been canceled. COVID-19 positive patients receiving end-of-life care may be authorized one designated visitor, so long as appropriate PPE is worn during entire length of visit. • Additional means of technology may also be utilized for patient and visitor interactions when appropriate (including video-call applications on cell phones or tablets). • Visitors may access the Bistro for takeout meals or leave the facility to obtain takeout meals and return to the patient’s room. • Visitors who leave the facility must go through screening again upon return. • Visitation restrictions are subject to change at any time.

Outpatients

• Emergency Department patients will be allowed one designated visitor who must remain in the treatment room with the patient at all times. If the visitor leaves the patient’s treatment room, they will not be allowed re-entry. Additional visitors must wait outside of the building; they will not be allowed to remain in the ED waiting room or any other area inside of the hospital. • Emergency Department pediatric patients will be allowed two visitors. • Operating Room, Outpatient Special Procedures, Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology patients will be allowed one designated visitor to wait in the hospital from pre-procedure to discharge only in waiting room spaces. No visitors will be allowed in procedural areas – except when the patient is a minor or the patient requires assistance because of a cognitive or developmental disability.

Fauquier Health Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

• A maximum of three approved visitors and family members will be allowed to visit their loved ones face-to-face at one time, twice a week for 20-minute periods. Visits in resident rooms, except in special circumstances, are not permitted at this time. All visits will be in designated areas of the facility. • Visits will require a reservation to be made ahead of time. Visitors and family members can call to reserve their visit time 540-316-5500 or to inquire about the current visitation policy and details. Visit frequency will depend upon availability. • Approved outings from the building include those that are medically necessary and country drives with facility staff in the facility vehicle. Resident care plans may still be offered in a virtual manner. See FAUQUIER HEALTH, page 3

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Fauquier Health reinstates visitor restrictions FAUQUIER HEALTH, from page 2

The Villa at Suffield Meadows

• At this time, approved visitors and family members are allowed to visit their loved ones face-to-face. Visitation in apartments will be permitted, in addition to foyer and outdoor visits. • Visitors must call ahead 540-316-3800 to schedule a one-hour time slot for visitation. • About 99% of the Villa residents have been fully vaccinated. Both visitors and residents must remain masked during each visit. If the resident and/or the visitor is not fully vaccinated, they need to maintain social distancing during the visit. • Visitation is not permitted at this time in the common areas, during meals or during activities. • Outings from the building include medically necessary appointments and country drives with facility staff in the facility vehicle. Resident care plans may still be offered in a virtual manner.

Fauquier Health physician offices

• One visitor is allowed during patient visits in which the medical assistance of a caregiver is required, the patient is underage or the patient is scheduled for ultrasound visits at an obstetrical clinic. • Offices include: Family Practice at Bealeton; General Surgery at Culpeper; Infectious Disease; Interventional Radiology; Neurology; OB/GYN & Midwifery (Warrenton); OB/GYN & Midwifery at Lake Manassas; Piedmont Internal Medicine; Rheumatology; Urology

Denver Riggleman to advise Jan. 6 investigation By Ariana Figueroa The Virginia Mercury

WASHINGTON — Former Virginia Republican U.S. Rep. Denver Riggleman will serve as a nonpartisan senior staff member on a panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection on the U.S. Capitol. “Doing this might be one of the biggest things I’ve ever done in my life,” Riggleman said in a video he posted to Twitter. “We can’t worry about the colors of the jerseys anymore or whether we have an R or a D next to our name.” Riggleman has been a vocal critic of the GOP’s involvement with conspiracy groups such as QAnon. Many in the pro-Trump mob that attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6 were followers of QAnon. He’s a former intelligence officer for the U.S. Air Force and is the CEO of Riggleman Information and Intelligence Group, which supports technology development in the domestic counter-terrorism space. “It’s time for us to look in a fact-based way on what happened on Jan. 6, but to see if we can prevent this from ever happening again in the future,” he said. Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, chairman of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol, made the announcement Friday. “Jan. 6 was an attempt to overthrow the government and our democracy,” Thompson, (D-Miss.), said in a statement. “We need a comprehensive investigation into the attack, to find the facts and to prevent such an assault from ever again occurring.” Riggleman, a Republican who was running for a second term in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District, was pushed out by his own party after he officiated a same-sex wedding.

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Vice President Mike Pence campaigns with 5th Congressional district Republican Candidate Denver Riggleman, right, and U.S Rep. Dave Brat, R-7th, in 2018. He lost his primary to current U.S. Rep. Bob Good, (R-Va.), who ran on a platform of opposing same-sex marriage, making English the official U.S. language and ending birthright citizenship. Good is also a former official of Liberty University, a private, evangelical college. Riggleman had mulled over whether to run for governor of Virginia in 2021 and if he would run as a Republican or independent.

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Waiting for the other COVID shoe to drop COVID, from page 1 The Fauquier Community Theatre is rehearsing the production of the rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar,” originally scheduled for May 2020, although Debra Smyers, the executive director, doesn’t know if it will be indoors or shifted outdoors to an amphitheater. When the virus sent the country into hibernation, the Fauquier library, nonprofits, churches and other service organizations became masters of improvisation. Here’s how several pulled it off and how they are looking ahead.

“What’s coming down the pike? I’m not sure. I’ll follow what the governor tells us to do ... we might have to go back to where everybody has to wear a mask. To me, it’s about making decisions daily.” SHARON AMES Executive director Fauquier County Community Food Bank and Thrift Store

A sweet reward for librarians

New library cards are leading indicators for a library. And for the Fauquier Public Library, that metric looks good. “Yesterday we gave out 30 library cards, which is high for us,” said Del Rosso. At the end of July, the library counted 37,782 registered borrowers, more than half the county’s population. Other figures attest to how the main library in Warrenton and the branches in Marshall and Bealeton kept meeting readers’ needs when the doors were closed in parts of 2020 and early this year, and when they reopened for good in mid-March. While checkouts of physical books – both at the counter and for curbside pickup -- are down, online checkouts of e-books are up sharply. Book circulation is down 30% from July 2019 – from 1,261 items a day on average to 1,010 -- but use of e-resources is up by almost half. The library is buying more e-books, books on tape and other electronic resources these days. Still, that doesn’t replace the satisfaction of making serendipitous discoveries inside the library. “People were very grateful to have [online] access to the library during those long months when we were all staying close to home and the doors weren’t opened. But they were really glad when we reopened and they were able to browse the shelves themselves,” Del Rosso said. They’ve gotten thank you notes, cards and donations from grateful patrons, said Del Rosso; someone sent a Dunkin’ Donuts gift card. Currently, people can enter without masks if they are vaccinated; others must wear them. Del Rosso’s biggest concern is filling staff vacancies so the

three libraries can be open longer and later. Nine of the 49 full- and part-time positions are vacant, including half the circulation department in Warrenton. “We’re struggling to find clerks, pages and other people,” she said. As for the Delta variant, “I am watching that situation very carefully and staying in close contact with county administration,” said Del Rosso. “We’re reluctant to close” again, but whatever happens, she said she’ll put the safety of patrons and staff first.

Alleviating hunger and preserving choices

It was rough going for the Fauquier Community Food Bank and Thrift Store in Warrenton when the pandemic started, but “we never shut down, never closed our doors,” said Sharon Ames, the executive director. She cut down on volunteers, required masks, limited entry to the pantry to two at a time and put tape on the floor “to make sure we were social distancing,” she said. She also held fast to the pantry’s approach of letting families choose for themselves what to bring home. “We do not pack a box of food and give it to our clients. We let them choose which produce and meats they want to feed their families,” said Ames, who has run the food bank for 10 years. The food bank doesn’t cook food or provide hot meals. Instead, it stocks a full pantry each day with food stuffs purchased or donated that morning at grocery stores or donated by local farmers and others. All those eligible for the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP funds) – what used to be called Food Stamps – can get

40 years of fighting hunger throughout the Blue Ridge

The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank distributes commodities from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and its own sources to a network of 200 pantries and food banks throughout 18 counties along the Blue Ridge. Six are in Fauquier, served by the Blue Ridge warehouse in Winchester where Jacob Matz manages its Lord Fairfax Branch. “Demand in Fauquier started going up in March 2020 and peaked in the winter months. Since then, it’s dropped a bit but it’s still higher than before COVID,” he said. “Now everybody has the sense that the shoe is going to drop, and we are going to have more people to serve. The fear is that while it gets busier, that it will again be under a set of necessary safety precautions that just make the work more challenging,” he said. The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, in celebration of its 40th year, kicked off a week-long Unity in Community Drive last Saturday (Aug. 7) with a goal of collecting enough for 400,000 meals. People can drop off non-perishable donations Friday and Saturday (Aug. 13 to 14) at the Blue Ridge warehouses in Winchester, Verona, Charlottesville and Lynchburg as well as the Rockbridge Area Relief Association in Lexington, the Culpeper Food Closet and WMAR radio station in Harrisonburg.

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Fauquier County Library Director Maria Del Rosso is glad the library has been able to serve patrons throughout the pandemic. free groceries three times a month, but the pantry serves other Fauquier families, too, if they register and show need. “We can help many people who are hungry who don’t get SNAP,” she said. Non-citizens cannot get SNAP. “A family of four walks out of here with $120 to $160 worth of groceries every time they come. Today I have cucumbers, red cabbage, fresh cantaloupe, squash, zucchini, and they will have choices of ham, ground beef and chicken,” said Ames. “We have farmers who donate a whole cow or whole pig and have it ground up and done for us. They bring us their extra tomatoes, cucumbers and squash,” she said. The pantry even gets produce from residents “who bring us maybe 12 tomatoes at a time” from their gardens. “We are so fortunate. Fauquier is very, very good to us.” “The last two months we’ve been extremely busy;” seniors who’d been reluctant to venture out returned to the pantry, said Ames. The pantry fed 2,000 people in July and “as we move into fall, our numbers will change again because the landscapers will be out of work.” In addition to stocking up three times a month, people can come in every day for fresh vegetables, bread and pastries. For children deprived of free breakfasts and lunches at school, “at least we could offer them the bread for peanut butter sandwiches,” she said. Ames has a paid staff of five, but also relies heavily on volunteers. She had to limit their shifts to two hours each during the pandemic “so we could utilize everybody that wanted to help us.” Thrift Store sales of donated clothing, furnishings, books and other items

support the pantry. Clothing donations surged in the pandemic because “a lot of people were home, cleaning out their closets. I had to limit the amount of clothes we take to two bags a day” per person, Ames said. “What’s coming down the pike? I’m not sure. I’ll follow what the governor tells us to do,” Ames said. The unvaccinated must wear masks now in the pantry, “but we might have to go back to where everybody has to wear a mask. To me, it’s about making decisions daily.”

The Piedmont Symphony kept up the beat

Absent the pandemic, the Piedmont Symphony Orchestra had ambitious plans to celebrate its 25th anniversary throughout its 2020-21 season. Now, its conductor and players are on tenterhooks hoping they can pull it off this upcoming season. The symphony, which normally holds concerts at the Rice Theater in the Michael Hughes Center in Warrenton, managed to switch to smaller Buchanan Hall, an event venue in Upperville, where it performed and filmed several concerts without audiences and sent them out in DVDs to subscribers. They were mostly strings-only, since those musicians could easily stay masked. Then, with the advent of vaccines that knocked down spread of the virus, “we got to do a live performance at Buchanan in June as our finale,” said Glenn Quader, the music director. “We were pleasantly surprised that it was packed.” “We did everything we could to keep the momentum and keep in contact with our patrons. That was the most important thing. And it worked,” See COVID, page 30

“... we’re all kind of holding our breath but with a positive outlook. We’re not scared. Nothing can be worse than what we went through last year.” Glenn Quader, music director of the Piedmont Symphony Orchestra, conducts the orchestra in November of 2019.

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Schools open, masks optional SCHOOLS, from page 1 The document “strongly recommends” that students under 12 years old wear masks in school buildings and buses and “recommends” that all others wear masks in buildings and buses. Before citizens’ time, school board members Duke Bland (Marshall District) and Donna Grove (Cedar Run District) read lengthy statements explaining their positions on mask wearing in schools. Bland was the lone voice of dissension, using his time to emphasize that Fauquier County has a “high” rate of community transmission according to metrics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “We very rapidly moved from moderate to substantial to high,” he said. Bland also read statistics about how children may be experiencing more severe illness on average as a result of the Delta variant of the virus. “As of a week ago, 192 children with COVID-19 were admitted to hospitals each and every day,” said Bland about COVID in the U.S. He added, “46% had no preexisting conditions and 416 ages 0 to 18 have died.” Bland was one of the few people Monday night who mentioned the Delta variant of the coronavirus. “The Delta variant, more contagious than chicken pox, in just one week had an 84% increase in new COVID-19 cases among children. ... New Delta variant accounts for 93% of cases … ” Some in the audience of about 60 residents made their feelings known by shouting their disbelief from the seats of the Taylor Middle School auditorium. When Grove spoke, she focused her remarks specifically on the science of mask wearing. “ … many of you have reminded us that our duty is to protect the health and safety of our students and staff. I agree completely. However, I think some of you may disagree with me on what ‘safety’ means. I don’t believe it means just safe from the COVID-19 virus. I believe it encompasses a much broader definition. It is well documented that there are downsides to mask wearing – especially for young children. Young children need to see facial expressions; they need to see the teacher forming words; they need to see smiles.” This last sentence elicited the first of several waves of applause, shouts of approval and loud whistles from the audience. Grove went on to quote studies that concluded that mask-wearing offers little to no protection against viruses like the coronavirus. Her voice was unwavering as she listed scientific studies she learned about in the New England Journal of Medicine, The American Academy of Pediatrics, the Washington Post and other publications. She admitted that there may be studies that conclude the opposite. “Who is to say that this one is right and this one is wrong?” she asked.

Michael Manfro was one of 14 residents who spoke during citizens time at the Aug. 9 school board meeting.

“We very rapidly moved from moderate to substantial to high” rate of COVID-19 transmission. DUKE BLAND Fauquier County School Board

She continued, “Some of you have said to me, ‘How will you feel when a child dies from this virus?’ I would feel horrible – just like I would feel if a child dies from suicide, which is a documented issue for some children who must wear masks. “ … I am very comfortable letting parents decide what works for their children,” she finished, to loud applause. Superintendent of Schools David Jeck pointed out that the policy regarding masks had been tweaked in the hours before the meeting. A slide had been added to the PowerPoint, stipulating that “Masks may be mandated for students, staff and visitors … if the rate of new positive cases of coronavirus is at or above 1% of the total student or staff population in a calendar (seven-day) week at a particular school, department, or across the school division.” (The Virginia Department of Health says that 1% percent and above is considered a high rate of new infections.) Masks may also be mandated if the number of absentees due to illness or quarantines is at or above 10% of the total population of students or staff at a particular school or department, the slide said. (10% is more than double the standard absentee rate of 5% or less.) Jeck also explained that parents may need to “opt out” of mask wearing for their children, so that teachers have a record of parents’ preferences. He said more information would be forthcoming on that. “It will be a one-click process,” he said, and said he thought it would be put in place within the next few weeks.

Citizens’ time

Fourteen residents spoke during citizens time after the school board members’ discussion about keeping mask-wearing optional in schools. Holly Burriss thanked the school board for their decision, but still seemed to object to contact tracing after a positive diagnosis. “What is the end game here? How long can parents expect that their children will have to quarantine because of a contact?” She said that “We are going to have to learn to live with the virus ... Unlike polio, this will never be irradicated.” Michael Manfro talked about the risks of mental health issues in children who are isolated and questioned the validity of coronavirus testing. He

The employment contract for Superintendent of Schools David Jeck was approved by the school board for three years.

Jeck gets contract extension Staff Report Superintendent of Schools David Jeck received a three-year contract extension and a 5% raise after the Fauquier County School Board voted unanimously Monday evening to approve the measure. Jeck has been the school division’s superintendent since 2012; he served in the same position in Greene County from 2008 to 2012. He holds doctorate and master’s degrees in education. Jeck’s new contract expires June 30, 2024 and includes an annual salary of $189,000 – plus a $1,000-per-month vehicle allowance. His new base salary marks a 5% raise from his previous compensation, in line with the pay increase approved earlier this year for all other school division employees. referred to the Delta variant with air quotes. U.S. Army veteran Jonathan Stewart said he learned about masks in the military. “Masks used correctly are great. Cloth masks are doing nothing for you.” To loud applause, Veronica Farr said, “We were not created to wear masks. We don’t live in fear. We live in faith. We are not afraid.” Brother and sister Maia and Colin MacMahon spoke in favor of mask-wearing. Maia, a junior at Liberty High School, told the audience that she is “high risk.” “I’m begging you to think about those with asthma or an autoimmune disease … it’s not too late to make the right decision.” Colin, an eighth grader, said that his family has been very careful to follow the rules to avoid spreading COVID. “I will be wearing a mask. But that person sitting next to you, you have no idea how careful they have been.” The siblings were the only mask-supporting speakers whom audience members did not try to drown out with shouting. Frank Escaloua said that if people wanted to know about the efficacy of masks, they need only talk to healthcare workers who depended on masks to keep them safe while they cared for patients. He was bombarded with dissenting voices from the audience until Grove asked for quiet. The school division’s decision not to require masks comes despite new guidance from the CDC, which recommends that everyone in school buildings and buses wear masks to mitigate the spread of the Delta variant of the novel coronavirus. In guidance updated last week, the CDC now recommends “universal indoor masking by all students (age 2 and older), staff, teachers and visitors to K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status,” among other mitigation measures. Chad Wellins was the final speaker Monday night. As someone “with legal training and as a taxpayer,” he cautioned the school board about veering from CDC guidance. “There is a potential for civil liability,” Wellins said. See SCHOOLS, page 14

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Supervisors consider re-establishing early voting sites for 2021 election By Coy Ferrell

Times Staff Writer

To make in-person absentee balloting more accessible during the 2020 general election, Fauquier supervisors established two “satellite” registrar’s offices in Bealeton and Vint Hill in addition to the main Warrenton office. They’re considering doing the same thing this year for the upcoming state elections. A public hearing will be held at the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors meeting this Thursday, and supervisors could then vote on the proposal to reopen the Bealeton and Vint Hill offices this year. If the proposal fails, in-person absentee voting will still be available in Warrenton to all registered voters in the county in the run-up to the November election. A public hearing and vote are necessary because the Warrenton office is the only “permanent” early voting site, Board Chairman Chris Granger (Center District) explained Monday. “The others have to have public comment to be approved,” he said. Funding for the satellite voting sites was included in the FY 2022 budget approved in March, he added. Early voting across Virginia begins Sept. 17 this year, and all county registered voters are eligible to cast a ballot in person at the main office in Warrenton. Like last year, the two satellite sites will likely open three weeks prior to Election Day (Nov. 2), Fauquier County Electoral Board Vice Chairman Bob Zwick said Monday. Saturday voting will be available at all three locations on Oct. 23 and Oct. 30, he added. The electoral board has the option of establishing Sunday voting as well, but Zwick said that he doesn’t anticipate Sunday voting this year. “We don’t have a whole lot of demand from locals for Sunday voting,” he explained. In January 2020 – before the pandemic – the Vir-

Early voting sites in Fauquier Office of the General Registrar

How Fauquier voters cast ballots in the 2020 presidential election

• 528 Waterloo Road, Suite 200, Warrenton • Opens for early voting Sept. 17

Mailed ballots voted*

Bealeton Depot at Bealeton Library

• 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton • Opens for early voting Oct. 12 (tentative)

Vint Hill Village Green Community Center • 4235 Aiken Drive, Warrenton (Vint Hill) • Opens for early voting Oct. 12 (tentative)

ginia legislature established a 45-day “no excuse” absentee voting period ahead of all elections in the state. Absentee voting proved popular with Fauquier County voters during the 2020 election. Almost twothirds of all county residents who cast a ballot in the presidential race last year voted before Election Day. “All comments received, from many people, were that they really liked being able to vote at the satellite locations and being able to vote early,” said a post-election report submitted in January by the three-member electoral board and Registrar Alex Ables. The only significant complaint from the public, the report added, was that there was no early voting site in the Marshall area. Of the total 43,661 ballots cast, 19,574 were cast in person at one of the three early voting sites. Another 8,680 were cast by mail. (Mailed ballots completed and returned to a voting site in-person are counted as “mailed.”) The remaining 15,407 ballots were cast at precinct polling places on Election Day. The main office in Warrenton saw the most traffic, with nearly 11,000 absentee ballots cast there from September to November. The Bealeton and Vint Hill sites, opened about a month after early voting began, each hosted more than 4,000

8,680 IN PERSON

*Includes mailed ballots returned in person

IN PERSON

Bealeton early voting

Election Day precincts

Total ballots cast

4,295

IN PERSON

Warrenton early voting

10,823

15,407

43,661

IN PERSON

Vint Hill early voting

4,456

SOURCES: VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS, FAUQUIER COUNTY REGISTRAR’S OFFICE

voters in the run-up to Election Day. The influx of early voters strained the election office’s resources and space, however, according to the January report. The main office in Warrenton “is an inadequate space for the scale of mailing operations and in-person voting, even with the voting equipment stored offsite,” the report said, making the office “an extremely noisy, difficult work environment.” The report recommended finding another location for the main registrar’s office – a location that is at least 1,900 square feet larger. Lack of parking was also a concern in Warrenton, the report said. Additionally, voters were forced to wait in line outside in Bealeton, meaning inclement weather could affect voters at busy times. Reach Coy Ferrell at cferrell@fauquier.com

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Fans of the America Ninja Warrior TV show – or those who have always wanted to try a physically challenging obstacle course – now have the opportunity to do so in a Prince William County park. After a year of planning, design and construction, work is complete on the new “Warrior Challenge Course” at Locust Shade Park, a Prince William facility located outside the Quantico Marine Corps base in Triangle. The park is next to the National Museum of the Marine Corps near the Joplin Road exit off Interstate 95. The $500,000 outdoor fitness facility, which opened to the public on July 21, includes a Ninja Warrior-style obstacle course, a “warped wall,” a timed 30-yard-dash sprinting track, an outdoor gym and a children’s playground. The Warrior Challenge Course is geared for use by Marines and their families, veterans and county residents of all skill levels and abilities. The course was funded in part by a $250,000 Department of Defense grant sought by the county about a year ago. “The DOD has a grant program to help communities around bases as far as amenities for soldiers and their families. So, we applied for a grant to put in a Warrior Challenge Course at Locust Shade because it’s right next door to the Marine base,” said Brendon Hanafin, chief of planning and capital projects for Prince William County’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. The county matched the grant funds with $250,000 of proffer funds earmarked for parks and rec-

reation in the Potomac District that mostly came from the Mallard Overlook development, according to Supervisor Andrea Bailey, D-Potomac. Proffers are voluntary contributions from residential developers to offset the impact of new residents on the county’s schools, parks, libraries and public safety resources. Bailey said that the course “was a … much-needed project for our veteran and military family community.” She said she is thrilled with the “terrific” course and “grateful for the continued partnership with our Marine Corps family.”

‘Pretty intense’

The obstacle course is designed for ages 13 and up and includes eight physically challenging obstacles: ninja steps, floating boards, u-turn ramp, agility trainer, sway steps, balance walk, traverse wall and a vault wall. Detailed signage explains how each obstacle should be approached and used for optimum results at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. The obstacles aim to improve users’ speed, agility, balance, flexibility and muscle fitness. Extreme athletes can challenge themselves on a warped wall and also on a timed sprinting track. The warped wall was added separately to the course and has enough space for an athlete to get a running start. The sprinting track has two lanes so two runners can compete against each other if they line up at the same time. A large electronic scoreboard will display the timed results from each of the two lanes. “It’s a pretty intense course,” Hanafin said. See WARRIOR, page 9

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Outdoor gym, ‘mini ninja’ course

Next to the obstacle course is an outdoor gym that features a variety of stations for those who want a more traditional gym workout. They will find a chest press, hand cycle, captain’s chair, balance board and an ADA parallel bar station that can be used from the seat of a mobility device like a wheelchair. Each station includes instructions for safe use. The fitness facility was also designed with families in mind. One of the goals of the project is for parents to be able to “co-recreate with their children,” Hanafin said. To achieve that goal, the park includes a new, accessible playground suitable for children as young as 2. The “mini ninja course” is similarly themed as its adult counterpart and includes lots of interesting play equipment for children to climb, balance on and run around. Ground level elements make the course accessible for those with disabilities, Hanafin said. The project also included accessibility improvements at the park, including the construction of two accessible parking spaces as well as a series of ADA ramps and low-slope trails (with a less than 5% incline) to serve the new course and children’s playground. The floor surfacing throughout the challenge course is going in last and will be artificial turf with a base layer of sand, which will be comfortable under foot and will soften hard landings. The entire course and chil-

dren’s area are fenced in and lined by mature trees.

Tennis courts repurposed

The brightly colored red, white, and blue fitness facility replaced three of six existing tennis courts at Locust Shade Park and measures approximately 20,000 square feet. Hanafin explained that because the county was able to repurpose the old tennis courts and fit all of the course amenities into an existing footprint, they were able to budget for top-notch course features rather than spending money on prepping a new area to house the course. The reuse of an existing space was also important from an environmental perspective because it meant not adding an additional impervious surface in the park or having to remove mature trees while avoiding stormwater issues. The fitness facility is free and will be open daily 12 months a year. Locust Shade Park manager Chris Kelly said he expects it to be very popular and hopes that when the fitness facility is busy everyone uses common sense taking turns as they navigate the course. “The comprehensive set of improvements [at Locust Shade Park] creates a new, all-inclusive experience for family outings within minutes of the [Marine] base,” Hanafin said, adding: “The course is a firstclass amenity for the area and fits into our overall effort to make this exit off I-95 a ‘must stop.’” Reach Cher Muzyk at cmuzyk@ gmail.com

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Community comes together to provide back-to-school blessings Grace Episcopal Church in The Plains will host a Back to School Free Market and Community Blessing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 14. The event will feature a free community lunch and bring together 33 organizations to distribute fresh and canned food, school supplies, clothes and cleaning and hygiene products. On Wednesday, Aug. 4, members of The First Baptist Church of The Plains and Grace Epsicopal of The Plains took breakfast to about 150 teachers and staff at Coleman Elementary and Marshall Middle School to celebrate their first official day of the 2021-2022 school year. On Aug. 10, those same two churches, along with Rectortown United Methodist Church and Friends of Rectortown provided breakfast for the teachers and staff at Claude Thompson Elementary. Organizations supporting the project on Aug. 14 include: Town of The Plains; The Plains Com-

munity League; Atlantic Union Bank; Moms Demand Action; A Little Heart; St. Marks United Methodist Church in The Plains; The Potter’s House Ministry at First Baptist Church in The Plains; Peas and Grace Food Pantry; Grace Montessori School; The Bee Project, Community Lunch Ministry and The Wood Ministry of

Grace Episcopal Church; Marshall branch of the Fauquier Public Library; Marshall United Methodist Church; Middleburg Humane Foundation; Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Delaplane; Leeds Episcopal Church in Markham; Seven Loaves Food Bank with Blue Ridge Area Food Bank and Oakspring Farm; Master Gardeners of Fauquier and Rappahannock counties; Fauquier Free Clinic; Mental Health Association of Fauquier; Fauquier Habitat for Humanity; Fauquier County Department of Social Services; Mars Foundation; nurses, counselors and administrators representing Coleman Elementary School, Marshall Middle School and Claude Thompson Elementary School; Young Men’s Service League; Wakefield School; SPARC Research; and Paragon Philharmonia. For more information, contact Hope Laingen at 540-305-0290

UPCOMING FAUQUIER EVENTS AUG. 11 TO AUG. 19 Ongoing event Naturalist training class

What: Applications for spring 2022 training class When: Aug. 1 through Nov. 15 Info: Apply at https://www. oldragmasternaturalists.org/join-us. html. Sponsored by Old Rag chapter of Virginia Master Naturalists.

Wednesday, Aug. 11 Country market

What: Hunt country market of Upperville When: Wednesday, Aug. 11; 4 to 8 p.m. Where: Buchanan Hall, 8549 John S. Mosby Highway, Upperville

Methodist women meeting

What: United Methodist women business meeting When: Wednesday, Aug. 11; 9:30 a.m. Where: Church social hall; Amissville United Methodist Church, 14760 Lee Highway, Amissville Info: 540-937-4978, the Rev. Maxinxe Crenshal or email: amissvilleumc@ gmail.com.

Soil and water conservation meeting

What: John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation district board meeting When: Wednesday, Aug. 11; 4 p.m. Where: John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District, 98 Alexandria Pike, 5th floor, Warrenton Info: 540-422-8490 or email: wendy. merwin@fauquiercounty.gov. Adhere to COVID protocols.

Open house

What: Tour Noble Senior Living; vacancies available. When: Wednesday, Aug. 11; 1 to 4 p.m. Where: Noble Senior Living at Warrenton, 239 Alexandria Pike, Warrenton Info: 540-335-7645

Book club

What: Marshall afternoon book club for adults. The group will discuss “The Lost Family: How DNA testing is upending who we are” by Libby Copeland. When: Wednesday, Aug. 11; 1 to 2:30 p.m. Where: Virtual Cost: Free Info: 540-422-8527 to join virtual meeting. Sponsored by John Marshall Library.

Firemen’s Fair

What: Annual Brandy Station volunteer fire department firemen’s fair with live music, rides, games, food When: Wednesday, Aug. 11; 6 to 10 p.m. Where: Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department Fair Grounds, 20057 Fleetwood Heights Road, Brandy Station

Newcomers meeting

What: Warrenton Newcomers club meeting for women who have retired or relocated. When: Wednesday, Aug. 11; 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Hope Fellowship Christian Church, 4173 Bludau Drive, Warrenton Info: Contact Debbie Mancini at dbmancini51@gmail.com.

Live music

What: Korn and Staind concert When: Wednesday, Aug. 11; 6:30 p.m. Where: Jiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow Info: Tickets available at www. ticketmaster.com.

Bird walk

What: Bird walk for adults and children ages 12 and up, accompanied by an adult. When: Wednesday, Aug. 11; 7 to 9 a.m. Where: The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: info@cliftoninstitute.org to RSVP. Dress for the weather; wear sturdy shoes; bring binoculars, hat, bottle of water, sunscreen, bug spray and camera.

Thursday, Aug. 12 Weekly meeting

What: Rotary club of Warrenton When: Thursday, Aug. 12; 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.; meets every Thursday. Where: The Gathering Place, 650 Alwington Place, Warrenton Info: 540-661-7841

Coffee and conversation

What: Fellowship, encouragement and hope through conversation with others. When: Thursday, Aug. 12; 10 a.m. to noon Where: Spiritual Care Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free. Light refreshments will be provided. Info: 540-349-5814

Story time

What: Stories for young children and caregivers with finger plays and singalongs When: Thursday, Aug. 12; 10:30 to 10:45 a.m. Where: Virtual Cost: Free Info: Required registration at https:// conta.cc/2P9P7iZ. Hosted by Warrenton Library.

Trivia night

What: Trivia When: Thursday, Aug. 12; 7 to 9 p.m. Where: Wort Hog Brewing Company, 41 Beckham St., Warrenton Info: Hosted by Fauquier Trivia.

Firemen’s Fair

What: Annual Brandy Station volunteer fire department firemen’s fair with live music, rides, games, food When: Thursday, Aug. 12; 6 to 10 p.m. Where: Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department Fair Grounds, 20057 Fleetwood Heights Road, Brandy Station Special features: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Artmobile exhibit “A View from Home-Landscapes of Virginia.” Quantico Marine band at 6:30 will participate in parade.

Music night

What: Live music featuring Daniel Carter; weather permitting. When: Thursday, Aug. 12; 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Patio at Claire’s at the Depot, 65 S. 3rd St., Warrenton Info: 540-351-1616 for reservations.

Friday, Aug. 13 Sunsets in the vineyards

What: Live music; weather permitting. When: Friday, Aug. 13; 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Philip Carter Winery, 4366 Stillhouse Road, Hume Cost: Fee for wines Info: No reservations required.

After hours

What: Food, live music, and a specialty wine cocktail When: Friday, Aug. 13; 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Molon Lave Vineyards, 10075 Lees Mill Road, Warrenton Cost: Fee for wines

Farmers market

What: Marshall farmers market and 2nd Friday celebration with local agricultural, craft and artisan producers

When: Friday, Aug. 13; 4 to 7 p.m. Where: H&H Auto Garage, 8382 W. Main St., Marshall Info: Main Street businesses stay open longer.

Pet clinic

What: Testing and vaccinations for pets; open to all. When: Friday, Aug. 13; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Fauquier SPCA, 9350 Rogues Road, Midland Cost: Pricing varies. Info: 540-788-9000, ext. 208 by appointment only. All dogs must be on leashes. All cats must be in carriers.

Storytime for the littles

What: Stories aimed at children ages 3 to 6 When: Friday, Aug. 13; 11 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Old Town Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Cost: Free Info: 540-878-5358. All children welcome regardless of age.

Firemen’s Fair

What: Annual Brandy Station volunteer fire department firemen’s fair with live music, rides, games, food When: Friday, Aug. 13; 6 to 10 p.m. Where: Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department Fair Grounds, 20057 Fleetwood Heights Road, Brandy Station Special feature: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Artmobile exhibit “A View from Home-Landscapes of Virginia.”

Live music

What: Music featuring The Duskwhales. When: Friday, Aug. 13; 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton

Live music

What: Music featuring Justin Suede When: Friday, Aug. 13; 6 p.m. Where: Denim and Pearls, 29 Main St., Warrenton

Live music

What: Live music featuring The Edgar Loudermilk Band When: Friday, Aug. 13; 8 to 10:30 p.m. Where: Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance, 92 Main St., Suite 104, Warrenton Cost: Tickets $25; children 12 and under admitted free with parent. See CALENDAR, page 11

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Live music

What: Music featuring Ken Wenzel When: Friday, Aug. 13; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Lost Barrel Brewing, 36138 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg

Saturday, Aug. 14 Freedom rally

What: Support the police rally with patriotic music When: Saturday, Aug. 14; 10 to 11 a.m. Where: Old Town, Courthouse Square, Warrenton

Firemen’s Fair

What: Annual Brandy Station volunteer fire department firemen’s fair with live music, rides, games, food When: Saturday, Aug. 14; 1 p.m. to midnight Where: Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department Fair Grounds, 20057 Fleetwood Heights Road, Brandy Station

Houseplant basics

What: Houseplant basics plus pest management covered along with mixing soil. Take home a 4-inch plant. When: Saturday, Aug. 14; 10 to 11 a.m. Where: Prissylily Co., 30 S. Third St., Warrenton Cost: $30 per person Info: 540-216-3826 to register.

Black lives matter

What: Vigil for action When: Saturday, Aug. 14; 10 to 10:45 a.m. Where: Old Town Warrenton, Courthouse Square Info: Email BLMVigilforAction@gmail. com.

Farmers market

What: Warrenton farmers market supporting local farms and producers When: Saturday, Aug. 14; 8 a.m. to noon Where: Warrenton Farmers Market, 21 Main Street Parking Lot, Warrenton

Second Saturday wine

What: Live music; rain or shine When: Saturday, Aug. 14; 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Arterra Wines, 1808 Leeds Manor Road, Delaplane Cost: Fee for wines

Live music

What: Music featuring Daniel Carter When: Saturday, Aug. 14; 6 p.m. Where: Denim and Pearls, 29 Main St., Warrenton

Live music

What: Music featuring Tanner Carlton When: Saturday, Aug. 14; 2 to 5 p.m. Where: Barking Rose Brewing Company, 9057 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton

Live music

What: Live music featuring Turtle Recall When: Saturday, Aug. 14; 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton

Live music

What: Live music featuring Chris Stapleton, Elle King and Kendell Marvel When: Saturday, Aug. 14; 7 p.m. Where: Jiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow Cost: Tickets available at www. ticketmaster.com

Live music

What: Music featuring Tommy Lepson and the Bad Dawgs When: Saturday, Aug. 14; 8 to 10:30 p.m. Where: Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance, 92 Main St., Suite 104, Warrenton Cost: Tickets $20; children 12 and under admitted free with parent.

What: Music featuring Half Step Down When: Saturday, Aug. 14; 5 to. 8 p.m. Where: Lost Barrel Brewing, 36138 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg

Sunday, Aug. 15 Country breakfast

What: Country breakfast all-you-caneat with blueberry and plain pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, grits, home fries, fruit, orange juice, coffee, tea When: Sunday, Aug. 15; 8 to 11 a.m. Where: Orlean Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, 6838 Leeds Manor Road, Orlean Cost: $10 adults; $4 for children under the age of 9. Donations will help fund the new fire engine.

Farmers market

What: Farmers market When: Sunday, Aug. 15; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Archwood Green Barns, 4557 Old Tavern Road, The Plains Info: 540-253-5289

Goat yoga

What: Beginner yoga classes When: Sunday, Aug. 15; 10 to 11 a.m. Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton Cost: Tickets available at: www. oldbusthead.com/products/goat-yogaold-bust-head.

Info: 540-347-4777

Beekeepers

What: Meet with local apiarists of the Beekeepers of Northern Shenandoah and learn about the art of beekeeping. When: Sunday, Aug. 15; 1 to 3 p.m. Where: Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane Cost: $10 car parking fee

Installation of officers

What: New officers of Unit 247 of the American Legion Auxillary will be installed by the state of Virginia department president. When: Sunday, Aug. 15; 1:30 p.m. Where: American Legion Post 247, 114420 James Madison Highway, Remington Cost: Potluck dinner Info: 540-270-4820, Jennifer Lowe

Farmers market

What: Local vendors selling local produce, meats, flowers, spices and more When: Sunday, Aug. 15; noon to 4 p.m. Where: Vint Hill Craft Winery, 7150 Lineweaver Road, Vint Hill

Luau

What: Swinging luau with the Silver Tones When: Sunday, Aug. 15; 2 p.m. Where: Vint Hill Community Center, 4235 Aiken Drive, Warrenton Cost: Tickets $15 in advance; $20 at the door; seniors (65 and older) and students (with ID) are $10 at the door. Children 5 and under are free. Light refreshments and water/soda will be for sale. Tickets available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ See CALENDAR, page 12

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Monday, August 16 Posture Perfect

What: Classes appropriate for adults of all ages and abilities. When: Monday, Aug. 16; 4 to 5 p.m. Where: Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St., Middleburg Cost: Eight-week package $120; dropin $20 per class. Info: 703-628-2880 to register.

Tomba

What: Tomba class (a version of Zumba)

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When: Monday, Aug. 16; 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Where: Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St., Middleburg Info: 540-687-6373

Tuesday, Aug. 17 Wednesday, Aug. 18 Country market

What: Hunt country market of Upperville When: Wednesday, Aug. 18; 4 to 8 p.m. Where: Buchanan Hall, 8549 John S. Mosby Highway, Upperville

Live music

What: Music featuring John Sweet When: Saturday, Aug. 18; 6 p.m. Where: Denim and Pearls, 29 Main St., Warrenton

Live music What: Music featuring Dead and Company When: Wednesday, Aug. 18; 7 p.m. Where: Jiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow Cost: Tickets available at www. ticketmaster.com.

Thursday, Aug. 19 Coffee and conversation What: Fellowship, encouragement, and hope through conversation with others. When: Thursday, Aug. 19; 10 a.m. to noon Where: Spiritual Care Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free. Light refreshments will be

provided. Info: 540-349-5814

Book club

What: Mystery book club for adults. The group will discuss “The Thursday Murder Club” by Richard Osman. When: Thursday, Aug.19; noon to 1 p.m. Where: Virtual Cost: Free Info: To join these virtual meetings, call 540-422-8500, ext. 3. Hosted by the Warrenton Library.

Trivia night

What: Trivia When: Thursday, Aug. 19; 7 to 9 p.m. Where: Wort Hog Brewing Company, 41 Beckham St., Warrenton Info: Hosted by Fauquier Trivia.

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Ongrounding June 8, 2021, Virginia Electric and Power Company (“Dominion” or “Company”) filed with the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) an annual update of the Company’s rate adjustment Program (“SUP”). clause, Rider U (“Application”) pursuant to § 56 -85.1 A 6 (“Subsection A 6”) of the Code of Virginia. Through its Application, the Company seeks to recover costs associated with its Strategic UnderThe Company asserts that Subsection A 6 provides that the replacement of any subset of a utility’s existing overhead distribution tap lines that have, in the aggregate, an average of nine or more total grounding Program (“SUP”).

unplanned outage events-per-mile over a preceding 10-year period with new underground facilities in order to improve electric service reliability is in the public interest. The Company further states that

Subsection 6 provides that these conversions arethat deemed to provide local and system-wide benefits and to be cost beneficial, thethat costs associated with such an new underground The CompanyAasserts that Subsection A 6 provides the replacement of any subset of a utility’s existing overhead distributionand tapthat lines have, in the aggregate, average of ninefacilities or more are totaldeemed to be reasonably and prudently incurred. Moreover, the Company asserts Subsection A 6 mandates that the Commission approve recovery of such costs so long as the aggregated costs associated with the unplanned outage events-per-mile overtap a preceding periodfacilities with newdounderground facilities order improveundergrounded electric serviceofreliability in the public interest. Thedirectly Company further that replacement of overhead distribution lines with10-year underground not exceed an averageincost pertocustomer $20,000, is including customers served by or downstates line of the Subsection A 6 provides that these conversions deemedcosts, to provide and cost system-wide benefits and to be cost beneficial, that the costs associated with such new underground facilities are deemed tap lines proposed for conversion, exclusive ofare financing and anlocal average per mile of $750,000, exclusive of financingand costs. to be reasonably and prudently incurred. Moreover, the Company asserts Subsection A 6 mandates that the Commission approve recovery of such costs so long as the aggregated costs associated with the In additionof to overhead an annualdistribution update associated with theunderground previously approved the SUP, the Company seeks cost recovery for phaseofsix (“Phaseincluding Six”) of the SUP, designed to convert replacement tap lines with facilitiesphases do not of exceed an average cost per customer undergrounded $20,000, customers served directly by an or additional down line 295 of the overheadfor tapconversion, lines to underground at financing a capital investment $173 million, with anexclusive average cost per mile of $586,326 and an average cost per customer undergrounded of $7,068. tapmiles linesofproposed exclusive of costs, and of an approximately average cost per mile of $750,000, of financing costs. Dominion states that its actual expenditures for Phase Six incurred through March 31, 2021, are $57.5 million, and projected expenditures for the period April 1, 2021, through March 31, 2022, are approxi-

$115.4 The Company is with requesting to recoverapproved the costsphases of Phase U forseeks only those projects that will besix completed prior of to April 1, 2022. In mately addition to an million. annual update associated the previously of Six the through SUP, theRider Company cost recovery for phase (“Phase Six”) the SUP, designed to convert an additional 295 miles of overhead tapDominion lines to underground at Commission a capital investment of approximately million, with anApril average cost and per mile of March $586,326 average cost per customer $7,068. In this proceeding, has asked the to approve Rider U for the$173 rate year beginning 1, 2022, ending 31, and 2023an(“2022 Rate Year”). The twoundergrounded components ofof the proposed Dominion states that its actual expenditures for Phase Six incurred through March 31, 2021, are $57.5 million, and projected expenditures for the period April 1, 2021, through March 31, 2022, are approxitotal revenue requirement for the 2022 Rate Year are the Projected Cost Recovery Factor and the Actual Cost True Up Factor. mately $115.4 million. The Company is requesting to recover the costs of Phase Six through Rider U for only those projects that will be completed prior to April 1, 2022. The Company states that the revenue requirement associated with the costs of the previously approved SUP phases totals $61.181 million, which includes a Projected Cost Recovery Factor of $59.637

and an Actual Cost True-up Factor of $1.545 million. The Rider Company also that beginning the Projected Cost requirement for Phase Six costsThe totals million. In total, the In million, this proceeding, Dominion has asked the Commission to approve U for thestates rate year April 1, Recovery 2022, andFactor endingrevenue March 31, 2023 (“2022 Rate Year”). two$34.698 components of the proposed Company approvalfor of the revised with associated requirement in the of $95.879 million for the 2022 Rate Year. total revenueseeks requirement 2022Rider Rate U Year areanthe Projectedrevenue Cost Recovery Factor andamount the Actual Cost True Up Factor. For purposes of calculating the revenue requirements in this case, Dominion utilized a rate of return on common equity of 9.2%, approved by the Commission in Case No. PUR-2019-00050. The Company states that the revenue requirement associated with the costs of the previously approved SUP phases totals $61.181 million, which includes a Projected Cost Recovery Factor of $59.637 million, and an Actual True-up Factor of $1.545 The Company also states that the Projected bills Costwould Recovery Factor revenue requirement for Phase costsAccording totals $34.698 million. impleIn total, the If the proposed RiderCost U revenue requirement for the million. 2022 Rate Year is approved, the impact on customer depend on the customer’s rate schedule andSix usage. to Dominion, Company seeks approval ofRider revised U with an associated revenue in the amount ofusing $95.879 million for the 2022 Rate Year.per month by approximately $0.39. Dominion indicates it has mentation of its proposed U Rider on April 1, 2022, would increase the requirement bill of a residential customer 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity calculated the proposed Rider U rates in accordance with the same methodology as used for rates approved by the Commission in the most recent Rider U proceeding, Case No. PUR-2020-00096.

For purposes of calculating the revenue requirements in this case, Dominion utilized a rate of return on common equity of 9.2%, approved by the Commission in Case No. PUR-2019-00050.

This Application is one of six filings Dominion made on or about June 8, 2021, for recovery of funds related to capital projects. If the revenue requirements in these filings are approved as proposed, the

impact be a monthly increase of approximately for a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hourson of the electricity per month. If cumulative the proposed Riderwould U revenue requirement for the 2022 Rate Year$0.41 is approved, the impact on customer bills would depend customer’s rate schedule and usage. According to Dominion, implementation ofpersons its proposed Rider U ontoApril 1, Dominion’s 2022, wouldApplication increase theand billsupporting of a residential customer using hours ofother electricity per month by approximately $0.39. Dominion indicates it has Interested are encouraged review documents in full for 1,000 detailskilowatt about these and proposals. calculated the proposed Rider U rates in accordance with the same methodology as used for rates approved by the Commission in the most recent Rider U proceeding, Case No. PUR-2020-00096.

TAKE NOTICE that the Commission may apportion revenues among customer classes and/or design rates in a manner differing from that shown in the Application and supporting documents and thus may

adopt rates that is differ appearing in made the Company’s Application and supporting documents. This Application one from of sixthose filings Dominion on or about June 8, 2021, for recovery of funds related to capital projects. If the revenue requirements in these filings are approved as proposed, the cumulative impact would be a monthly increase of approximately $0.41 for a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per month.

The Commission entered an Order for Notice and Hearing that, among other things, scheduled public hearings on Dominion’s Application. On January 19, 2022, at 10 a.m., a Hearing Examiner appointed

by the Commission will hold a telephonic for the purpose ofand receiving the testimony of in public witnesses, with no public present in the Commission’s courtroom. On or before January 14, Interested persons encouraged reviewhearing Dominion’s supporting fullyour for details about andwitness othernumber proposals. 2022, any personare desiring to offertotestimony as a publicApplication witness shall provide to the documents Commission (a) name, and (b)these the telephone that you wish the Commission to call during the hearing to

receive your testimony. This information may be provided to the Commission in three ways: (i) by filling out a form on the Commission’s website at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; (ii) by completing

TAKE NOTICEthe that theversion Commission revenues among customer classes and/or design rates in This a manner differing thatwill shown in the Application and supporting documents and thus may and emailing PDF of thismay formapportion to SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; or (iii) by calling (804) 371-9141. public witness from hearing be webcast at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting. adopt rates that differ from those appearing in the Company’s Application and supporting documents. On January 20, 2022, at 10 a.m., either in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or by electronic means, a Hearing

Examiner appointed by an theOrder Commission willand convene a hearing to receive and evidence offered by the any respondents,On and the Commission’s on the Company’s Application. The Commission entered for Notice Hearing that, among othertestimony things, scheduled public hearings on Company, Dominion’s Application. January 19, 2022, atStaff 10 a.m., a Hearing Examiner appointed details on will this hearing will be provided subsequent Commission Order or HearingofExaminer’s Ruling.with no public witness present in the Commission’s courtroom. On or before January 14, byFurther the Commission hold a telephonic hearingbyfor the purpose of receiving the testimony public witnesses, 2022, person desiring to offer testimony asthe a public witness provide to the related Commission (a) yourofname, and (b) theor telephone number thatdeclarations you wish theofCommission to callatduring thestate hearing The any Commission has taken judicial notice of ongoing publicshall health emergency to the spread the coronavirus, COVID-19, and the emergency issued both the and to receive your testimony. This information be provided to the Commission in three ways: (i)served by filling out matter a formshould on the be Commission’s website at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; (ii) by completing federal levels. In accordance therewith, may all pleadings, briefs, or other documents required to be in this submitted electronically to the extent authorized by 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and emailing the PDF version of this form to SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; or (iii) by calling (804) 371-9141. This public witness hearing will be webcast at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting. and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules of Practice”). Confidential and Extraordinarily Sensitive Information shall not be submitted electronically and should comply with 5 VAC 5-20-170, Confidential information, of the Rules of Practice. Any person seeking to hand deliver and physically file or submit any pleading or other document shall contact the Clerk’s Office

Control at (804) 371-9838 to arrange the second delivery. OnDocument January 20, 2022,Center at 10 a.m., either in the Commission’s floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or by electronic means, a Hearing Examiner appointed by the Commission will convene a hearing to receive testimony and evidence offered by the Company, any respondents, and the Commission’s Staff on the Company’s Application. Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, the Commission has directed that service on parties and the Commission’s Staff in this matter shall be accomplished Further details on this hearing will be provided by subsequent Commission Order or Hearing Examiner’s Ruling. by electronic means. Please refer to the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing for further instructions concerning Confidential or Extraordinarily Sensitive Information.

The has of taken notice of of the the Company’s ongoing public health emergency relatedby to submitting the spread aofwritten the coronavirus, COVID-19, the declarations of emergency issued at both the state AnCommission electronic copy the judicial public version Application may be obtained request to or counsel for the and Company, Lisa R. Crabtree, Esquire, McGuireWoods LLP, and Gatefederal levels.800 In East accordance therewith, all pleadings, oror other documents required to be served in this matter should be submitted electronically to the extent authorized by 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies way Plaza, Canal Street, Richmond, Virginiabriefs, 23219, lcrabtree@mcguirewoods.com. and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules of Practice”). Confidential and Extraordinarily Sensitive Information shall not be submitted electronically and should comply On5orVAC before JanuaryConfidential 19, 2022, any interested person on the Application the instructions on the website: or other document shall contact the Clerk’s Office with 5-20-170, information, of the may Rulesfile ofcomments Practice. Any person seekingbytofollowing hand deliver and physically file Commission’s or submit any pleading scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments or by filing such comments with the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia Document Control Center at (804) 371-9838 to arrange the delivery. 23218-2118. All comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2021-00110.

Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing service, of thewishing Commission’s RulesasofaPractice, theinCommission has directed that parties and the Commission’s Staffof inthe thisCommission matter shall atbethe accomplished On or before October 29, 2021, anyand person or entity to participate respondent this proceeding may do so byservice filing aon notice of participation with the Clerk address byabove electronic Please refer to the Commission’s for Notice andinclude Hearing further instructions Confidential Extraordinarily Sensitive Information. or at means. scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling. Such notice ofOrder participation shall thefor email addresses of suchconcerning parties or their counsel.orThe respondent simultaneously shall serve a copy of the notice of participation on counsel to the Company. Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement

Anofelectronic copy of the public version of the Company’s Application may betoobtained bythen submitting written request to counsel the for Company, LisaAny R. Crabtree, Esquire, McGuireWoods LLP, Gatethe interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought the extent known;aand (iii) the factual and legalfor basis the action. organization, corporation, or government body participating a respondent must be represented by counsel as lcrabtree@mcguirewoods.com. required by 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of the Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2021-00110. way Plaza, 800as East Canal Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or before December 8, 2021, respondent may filefile with the Clerkon ofthe theApplication Commission, the address or at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling, and serve on the Commission’s Staff, the Company, OnOn oror before January 19, 2022, anyeach interested person may comments byatfollowing theabove instructions on the Commission’s website: and all other respondents, any testimony and exhibits by which the respondent expects to establish its case, and each witness’s testimony shall include a summary not to exceed one page. In all filings, scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments by filingincluding such comments with the Clerk ofand the service, State Corporation c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Virginia respondents shall comply with the Commission’s Rules oforPractice, 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and 5 VACCommission 5-20-240, Prepared testimony and exhibits. All filings shallRichmond, refer to Case No. 23218-2118. All comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2021-00110. PUR-2021-00110. documents filed29, in 2021, paper form with the the Clerk of the Commission in this in docket may use both sides paper.a In all other respects, except Commission’s Order for OnAny or before October any person or Office entity of wishing to participate as a respondent this proceeding may do of so the by filing notice of participation with as themodified Clerk ofby thethe Commission at the address Notice and Hearing, all filings shall comply the requirements 5 VACthe 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the of Practice.simultaneously shall serve a copy of the notice of parabove or at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling. Such fully noticewith of participation shallofinclude email addresses of such parties orCommission’s their counsel. Rules The respondent ticipation on counsel to the Company. Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement public version of the Company’s Application andspecific other documents filed to in the thisextent case, the Rules Practice, thebasis Commission’s OrderAny for organization, Notice and Hearing may beorviewed at: of The the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the action sought thenCommission’s known; and (iii) theoffactual andand legal for the action. corporation, government body scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. participating as a respondent must be represented by counsel as required by 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of the Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2021-00110. VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY d/b/a DOMINION ENERGY VIRGINIA

On or before December 8, 2021, each respondent may file with the Clerk of the Commission, at the address above or at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling, and serve on the Commission’s Staff, the Company, and all other respondents, any testimony and exhibits by which the respondent expects to establish its case, and each witness’s testimony shall include a summary not to exceed one page. In all filings, respondents shall comply with the Commission’s Rules of Practice, including 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, and 5 VAC 5-20-240, Prepared testimony and exhibits. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2021-00110. Any documents filed in paper form with the Office of the Clerk of the Commission in this docket may use both sides of the paper. In all other respects, except as modified by the Commission’s Order for

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Neglected dogs find new homes SPCA, from page 1 When Devon Settle, executive director of the FSPCA, came into work the following morning and heard about the new arrivals, she began looking through veterinary records to find their original owners. She found out that the dogs, in fact, weren’t strays but belonged to Jamie Dovell of Bealeton; the same man who had dropped them off the previous day. Settle notified the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office of what she felt was a case of criminal neglect. When a Fauquier Sheriff’s deputy spoke with Dovell, he admitted that the dogs belonged to him and his girlfriend, Amber Cloninger. According to the criminal complaint, Dovell also admitted that “he did not take the dogs for vet care despite the dogs losing weight quickly and having almost no fur.” Both Dovell and Cloninger were subsequently charged with two counts of animal cruelty. To Vacek, it was clear that “they had just given up on these dogs.” Wanting to give them a symbolic fresh start, she changed the hound’s name from Razor to Raisin, and the boxer’s name from Taz to Paz. For the next two months, the dogs remained in FSPCA care while staff worked to rehabilitate them with steady meals and a range of medical treatments. “The process was slow,” said Vacek, but both dogs eventually showed signs of improvement. By the end of June, “the giant scabs on Paz’s shoulder blades and rump had fallen off and the skin beneath them was healing,” said Vacek. Both dogs had gained weight and were growing fresh coats of fur. They were able to run in the yard, where they had barely been able to stand just a few weeks before. Their health regained, Paz and Raisin were put up for adoption.

Around the same time, Brenda Hottle, a Warrenton native who now lives in Washington, D.C., decided to spend a day volunteering at the FSPCA shelter. Raisin immediately caught her eye, and she adopted him on June 22. “I’d been wanting a dog for a while,” said Hottle, who changed his name (again) to Milo. “When I met him, he was truly the perfect dog for me. He’s the perfect city dog: relatively mild, loud noises don’t bother him.” Hottle said that Milo has continued to gain weight and that his health issues have largely disappeared. “I’m so shocked how trusting he is around people,” she added. “He’s truly so well-behaved for all the trauma they’ve been through.” Paz, whose condition had been more serious, required a bit more time to recover. But he was eventually adopted by James and Carolina of Centreville on July 3. (The couple has requested that only their first names be used in this article). They renamed him (again) Vesemir. “We’ve only had [Vesemir] for a month, and it’s been amazing seeing his personality come out, like he wants to experience everything,” said James. “It’s like he finally gets a life.” Vesemir continues to struggle with hip dysplasia. It was caused, according to his current vet, by a past leg injury that went untreated. “It makes his legs stiff now,” said Carolina, “so we have a harness to get him up the stairs.” Like Hottle, James and Carolina were shocked that their dog was so trusting of humans, “considering his background.” “The rescuers did a great job of loving on this dog,” added James. On July 19, Dovell and Cloninger stood trial at the Fauquier County General District Court. Each was eventually found guilty of one count of animal cruelty: generally, according to court doc-

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Vesemir was adopted by James and Carolina of Centreville. “He has such a good temperament,” said Carolina. “I’ve always loved boxers.” uments. Each received a sentence of 30 days in jail, suspended. Regarding the animal cruelty charge, Ann Thayer, Dovell’s defense lawyer, later said, “My client Jamie Dovell and his [girlfriend] were trying home remedies for chiggers for the dogs. They thought that was what the dogs had … In my opinion, it is sad he was charged when they were experiencing hardship due to COVID, had no intent to harm the dogs or have them suffer, and they did the right thing in surrendering them.” Marie Washington, Cloninger’s defense lawyer, did not respond to a request for comment.

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Schools open, masks optional

SCHOOLS, from page 6

At a press conference last week, Gov. Ralph Northam (D) implied that school divisions may be legally required to implement a universal mask mandate, citing a state law passed earlier this year that directs school divisions to implement “any currently applicable mitigation strategies” recommended by the CDC “to the maximum extent practicable.” (The same law, passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, also requires all school divisions to offer five days of in-person instruction per week to all students.) But in response to reporters’ questions, Northam refused to say last week how – or if – the state government would enforce Northam’s interpretation of the law if school divisions opted not to re-

quire masks, a path many rural localities have already taken. No state agency has so far issued a rule explicitly requiring school divisions to adopt a policy requiring masks. Lord Fairfax Community College, a public institution based in Middletown with campuses in Warrenton, Vint Hill and Luray, now requires all students and staff members to wear masks in its buildings. The policy began Monday in accordance with a blanket requirement issued by the Virginia Community College System. “People who are alone in their office/workspace can take them off,” said a college spokesperson. Some private primary and secondary schools have yet to decide. St. James’ Episcopal School in Warrenton had

not yet determined its mask policy as of Monday; classes begin Aug. 18. Highland School, in Warrenton, had yet to determine its mask policy, either, ahead of the first day of classes there on Sept. 7. Wakefield School in The Plains begins classes Aug. 25 and has not implemented a mask policy. “Wakefield is currently monitoring VDH’s recommendations for the coming school year. Our focus will be to open the school in a safe and healthy environment like we did last year,” a statement from the school said Monday. St. John the Evangelist Catholic School in Warrenton will not require masks for students or staff members when the fall semester begins, a school representative said Monday. Covenant Christian Academy, in Vint Hill, did not respond to an inquiry about its mask policy. Reach Coy Ferrell at cferrell@fauquier.com Reach Robin Earl at rearl@fauquier.com

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AN APPLICATION BY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AN APPLICATION BY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY D/B/A DOMINION ENERGY VIRGINIA D/B/A DOMINION ENERGY VIRGINIA FOR APPROVAL OF A RATE ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE: FOR APPROVAL A RATEGENERATING ADJUSTMENTSTATION CLAUSE: RIDER R, BEAROF GARDEN RIDER R, BEAR GARDEN GENERATING STATION CASE NO. PUR-2021-00113 CASE NO. PUR-2021-00113 •Virginia to revise revise its its rate rate adjustment adjustment clause, clause, Rider Rider R. R. •Virginia Electric Electric and and Power Power Company Company d/b/a d/b/a Dominion Dominion Energy Energy Virginia Virginia (“Dominion”) (“Dominion”) has has applied applied for for approval approval to •In this this case, case, Dominion Dominion has has asked asked the the State State Corporation Corporation Commission (“Commission”) to approve a biennial update procedure for Rider R with two •In two consecutive consecutive rate rate years. years. The The proposed proposed rate rate years years for for this this proceeding are areApril April 1, 1, 2022, 2022, through through March March 31, 31, 2023 2023 (“Rate (“Rate Year Year 1”), 1”), and and April April 1, 1, 2023, 2023, through through March March 31, proceeding 31, 2024 2024 (“Rate (“Rate Year Year 2”). 2”). •For Rate RateYear Year 1, 1, Dominion Dominion requests requests aa revenue revenue requirement requirement of of $59,159,000, $59,159,000, which which would would increase increase the the bill bill of •For of aa typical typical residential residential customer customer using using 1,000 1,000 kilowatt kilowatt hours hours of of electricity electricity per per month month by by $0.07. $0.07. •For Rate Year 2, Dominion requests a revenue requirement of $54,940,000, which would decrease the bill of a typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per month by $0.07 as

•For Rate Year 2, Dominion compared to Rate Year 1. requests a revenue requirement of $54,940,000, which would decrease the bill of a typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per month by $0.07 as compared to Rate Year 1. •A Hearing Examiner appointed by the Commission will hold a telephonic hearing in this case on January 26, 2022, at 10 a.m., for the receipt of public witness testimony.

•A Hearing Examiner appointed by the Commission will hold a telephonic hearing in this case on January 26, 2022, at 10 a.m., for the receipt of public witness testimony.

•An evidentiary hearing will be held on January 27, 2022, at 10 a.m., either in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or

by electronic means. Further on January this hearing will beatprovided by subsequent Commission second Order or Hearing Examiner’s •An evidentiary hearing will bedetails held on 27, 2022, 10 a.m., either in the Commission’s floor courtroom locatedRuling. in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or by electronic means. Further details on this hearing will be provided by subsequent Commission Order or Hearing Examiner’s Ruling. •Further information about this case is available on the SCC website at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information.

•Further aboutElectric this caseand is available on the SCC website at:orscc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. On June information 8, 2021, Virginia Power Company (“Dominion” “Company”) filed with the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) a biennial update of the Company’s rate adjustment

clause, Rider R (“Application”) pursuant to § 56 585.1 A 6 of the Code of Virginia. Through its Application, the Company seeks to recover costs associated with the Bear Garden Generating Station (“Bear

Garden” “Project”), a natural gasoil-fired combined cycle electric generating facility andthe associated transmission interconnection facilities located in Buckingham County, Virginia. On June 8,or2021, Virginia Electric andand Power Company (“Dominion” or “Company”) filed with State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) a biennial update of the Company’s rate adjustment clause, Rider R (“Application”) pursuant to § 56 585.1 A 6 of the Code of Virginia. Through its Application, the Company seeks to recover costs associated with the Bear Garden Generating Station (“Bear In Case No. PUE-2008-00014, the Commission approved Dominion’s construction and operation of Bear Garden. In Case No. PUE-2009-00017, the Commission approved a rate adjustment Garden” or “Project”), a natural gas- and oil-fired combined cycle electric generating facility and associated transmission interconnection facilities located in Buckingham County, Virginia. clause, designated Rider R, for Dominion to recover costs associated with the development of the Project. Bear Garden became fully operational in 2011.

In No. PUE-2008-00014, theasked Commission approvedtoDominion’s construction andprocedure operationfor of Rider Bear Garden. In Case No. PUE-2009-00017, the Commission approved rate adjustment clause, desigIn Case this proceeding, Dominion has the Commission approve a biennial update R with two consecutive rate years. The proposed rate years for thisaproceeding are April 1, 2022, nated Rider R, for to recover costs withthrough the development the Project. Bear Garden fully operational in 2011.total revenue requirement for Rate Year 1 are the Projected Cost through March 31,Dominion 2023 (“Rate Year 1”), and associated April 1, 2023, March 31,of 2024 (“Rate Year 2”). The became two components of the proposed

Recovery Factor and the Actual Cost True-Up Factor. For Rate Year 1, the Company is requesting a Projected Cost Recovery Factor revenue requirement of $54,374,000 and an Actual Cost True-Up Factor

revenue requirement of $4,785,000. Thus, Company to is requesting a total revenue $59,159,000 for service rendered Year 1. The 2 is In this proceeding, Dominion has asked the the Commission approve a biennial update requirement procedure forofRider R with two consecutive rate during years. Rate The proposed ratetotal yearsrevenue for thisrequirement proceeding for are Rate AprilYear 1, 2022, comprised only31, of a2023 Projected Factor. For Rate Year 2, Dominion seeks approval a total requirement of $54,940,000. through March (“RateCost YearRecovery 1”), and April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024 (“Rate Year of 2”). Therevenue two components of the proposed total revenue requirement for Rate Year 1 are the Projected Cost Recovery Factor and the Actual Cost True-Up Factor. For Rate Year 1, the Company is requesting a Projected Cost Recovery Factor revenue requirement of $54,374,000 and an Actual Cost True-Up Factor For purposes of calculating the revenue requirements in this case, Dominion used a rate of return on common equity (“ROE”) of 9.2%. This ROE was approved by the Commission in Case No. PUR 2019revenue 00050. requirement of $4,785,000. Thus, the Company is requesting a total revenue requirement of $59,159,000 for service rendered during Rate Year 1. The total revenue requirement for Rate Year 2 is comprised only of a Projected Cost Recovery Factor. For Rate Year 2, Dominion seeks approval of a total revenue requirement of $54,940,000. If the proposed Rider R revenue requirements for Rate Year 1 and Rate Year 2 are approved, the impact on customer bills would depend on the customer’s rate schedule and usage. According to Dominion,

for Rate Yearof 1, calculating implementation of its proposed Riderin R this on April 2022, would bill on of acommon residential customer using hours electricity by approximately The For purposes the revenue requirements case, 1, Dominion usedincrease a rate ofthe return equity (“ROE”) of 1,000 9.2%.kilowatt This ROE wasofapproved byper themonth Commission in Case No.$0.07. PUR 2019Company states that, for Rate Year 2, implementation of its proposed Rider R on April 1, 2023, would decrease the bill of a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per month by 00050. approximately $0.07 as compared to Rate Year 1. Dominion indicates it has calculated the proposed Rider R rates in accordance with the same methodology as used for rates approved by the Commission

theproposed most recent Rider R proceeding, Case No. Ifinthe Rider R revenue requirements forPUR-2020-00101. Rate Year 1 and Rate Year 2 are approved, the impact on customer bills would depend on the customer’s rate schedule and usage. According to Dominion, for Rate Year 1, implementation of itsDominion proposed made Rider on R on 2022, wouldfor increase theofbill of a related residential customer using If1,000 kilowattrequirements hours of electricity month approximately $0.07.the The This Application is one of six filings or April about 1, June 8, 2021, recovery funds to capital projects. the revenue in theseper filings areby approved as proposed, Company states that, for Rate Year 2, implementation of its proposed Rider on April 1,customer 2023, would decrease the bill of a residential customer usingfor 1,000 kilowatt hours electricity month cumulative impact would be a monthly increase of approximately $0.41 for R a residential using 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per month the period April 1, of 2022, throughper March 31,by 2023. approximately $0.07 as compared to Rate Year 1. Dominion indicates it has calculated the proposed Rider R rates in accordance with the same methodology as used for rates approved by the Commission Interested are encouraged to review Dominion’s Application and supporting documents in full for details about these and other proposals. in the mostpersons recent Rider R proceeding, Case No. PUR-2020-00101. TAKE NOTICE that theofCommission may apportion among classes and/or rates into a manner differing from shown in the Application supporting documents and thusthe may This Application is one six filings Dominion made revenues on or about Junecustomer 8, 2021, for recovery ofdesign funds related capital projects. If the that revenue requirements in theseand filings are approved as proposed, adopt rates impact that differ from appearing in the Application supportingcustomer documents. cumulative would bethose a monthly increase ofCompany’s approximately $0.41 forand a residential using 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per month for the period April 1, 2022, through March 31, 2023. The Commission entered an Order for Notice and Hearing that, among other things, scheduled public hearings on Dominion’s Application. On January 26, 2022, at 10 a.m., a Hearing Examiner appointed

Interested persons are encouraged to reviewhearing Dominion’s and supporting documents in full witnesses, for details with aboutnothese andwitness other proposals. by the Commission will hold a telephonic for theApplication purpose of receiving the testimony of public public present in the Commission’s courtroom. On or before January 21, 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 call during the hearing to

receiveNOTICE your testimony. This information be provided to the Commission three ways: by filling form ondiffering the Commission’s website (ii) byand completing TAKE that the Commission maymay apportion revenues among customerinclasses and/or (i) design rates out in aamanner from that shown inatthescc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; Application and supporting documents thus may and emailing PDFfrom version of appearing this form to by callingdocuments. (804) 371-9141. This public witness hearing will be webcast at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting. adopt rates thatthediffer those inSCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; the Company’s Application or and(iii) supporting On January 27, 2022, at 10 in the and Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or a.m., by electronic means, a Hearing The Commission entered ana.m., Ordereither for Notice Hearing that, among other things, scheduled public hearings on Dominion’s Application. On January 26, 2022, at 10 a Hearing Examiner appointed Examiner appointed by the Commission will convene a hearing to receive testimony and evidence offered by the Company, any respondents, and the Commission’s Staff on the Company’s Application. by the Commission will hold a telephonic hearing for the purpose of receiving the testimony of public witnesses, with no public witness present in the Commission’s courtroom. On or before January 21, Further details on this hearing will be provided by subsequent Commission Order or Hearing Examiner’s Ruling. 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 call during the hearing to receive your testimony. Thisjudicial information beongoing providedpublic to thehealth Commission in three ways: (i)spread by filling outcoronavirus, a form on theorCommission’s website at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; completing The Commission has taken noticemay of the emergency related to the of the COVID-19, and the declarations of emergency issued at both(ii) theby state and and emailing version therewith, of this form SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; or (iii) by callingto(804) 371-9141. public witness hearing will be webcasttoatthe scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting. federal levels.theInPDF accordance alltopleadings, briefs, or other documents required be served in thisThis matter should be submitted electronically extent authorized by 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules of Practice”). Confidential and Extraordinarily Sensitive Information shall not be submitted electronically and should comply

with 5 VAC27, 5-20-170, information, of the Rulessecond of Practice. Any person seeking deliver and physically file orStreet, submitRichmond, any pleading or other document contact the Clerk’s Office On January 2022, atConfidential 10 a.m., either in the Commission’s floor courtroom located in to thehand Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Virginia 23219, or by shall electronic means, a Hearing Documentappointed Control Center (804) 371-9838 to arrange the delivery. Examiner by theatCommission will convene a hearing to receive testimony and evidence offered by the Company, any respondents, and the Commission’s Staff on the Company’s Application. Further details on this hearing Filing will beand provided byofsubsequent Commission or Hearing Examiner’s Ruling. Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-140, service, the Commission’s RulesOrder of Practice, the Commission has directed that service on parties and the Commission’s Staff in this matter shall be accomplished by electronic means. Please refer to the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing for further instructions concerning Confidential or Extraordinarily Sensitive Information.

The Commission has taken judicial notice of the ongoing public health emergency related to the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, and the declarations of emergency issued at both the state and federal levels. copy In accordance therewith, briefs, or other documents requiredbytosubmitting be served in this matter should be submitted to R. theCrabtree, extent authorized by 5 VAC 5-20-150, An electronic of the public versionall of pleadings, the Company’s Application may be obtained a written request to counsel for theelectronically Company, Lisa Esquire, McGuireWoods LLP, Copies Gatewayformat, Plaza, 800 East Canal Street,Rules Richmond, Virginia or lcrabtree@mcguirewoods.com. and of the Commission’s of Practice and23219, Procedure (“Rules of Practice”). Confidential and Extraordinarily Sensitive Information shall not be submitted electronically and should comply with 5 VAC 5-20-170, Confidential information, of the Rules of Practice. Any person seeking to hand deliver and physically file or submit any pleading or other document shall contact the Clerk’s Office On or before January 26, 2022, any371-9838 interestedtoperson may comments on the Application by following the instructions on the Commission’s website: Document Control Center at (804) arrange thefile delivery.

scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments or by filing such comments with the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. All comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2021-00113.

Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, the Commission has directed that service on parties and the Commission’s Staff in this matter shall be accomplished by Please refer any to the Commission’s Order for Notice andas Hearing for further instructions concerning or Extraordinarily Sensitive Onelectronic or before means. November 3, 2021, person or entity wishing to participate a respondent in this proceeding may do soConfidential by filing a notice of participation with theInformation. Clerk of the Commission at the address above or at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling. Such notice of participation shall include the email addresses of such parties or their counsel. The respondent simultaneously shall serve a copy of the notice of par-

ticipation on counsel Company. to 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of athe Commission’s of Practice, any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement An electronic copy of to thethe public versionPursuant of the Company’s Application may be obtained by submitting written request toRules counsel for the Company, Lisa R. Crabtree, Esquire, McGuireWoods LLP, Gateof the interest the Canal respondent; a statement of the23219, specificoraction sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. Any organization, corporation, or government body way Plaza, 800ofEast Street,(ii) Richmond, Virginia lcrabtree@mcguirewoods.com. participating as a respondent must be represented by counsel as required by 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of the Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2021-00113.

On 26,23, 2022, anyeach interested person may file comments onofthe by at following the above instructions on the Commission’s website: On or or before before January November 2021, respondent may file with the Clerk theApplication Commission, the address or at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling, and serve on the Commission’s Staff, the Company, scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments or bythe filing such comments the Clerk the and Stateeach Corporation c/oinclude Document Control not Center, P.O. Box Virginia and all other respondents, any testimony and exhibits by which respondent expectswith to establish itsof case, witness’s Commission testimony shall a summary to exceed one 2118, page. Richmond, In all filings, 23218-2118. All comments shall to Case No.Rules PUR-2021-00113. respondents shall comply with therefer Commission’s 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-2021-00113.

On or before November 3, 2021, any person or entity wishing to participate as a respondent in this proceeding may do so by filing a notice of participation with the Clerk of the Commission at the address Any documents filed in paper form withSuch the Office Clerk of theshall Commission in email this docket may of usesuch bothparties sides of In all other respects,simultaneously except as modified the Commission’s Orderof forparabove or at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling. noticeofofthe participation include the addresses or the theirpaper. counsel. The respondent shallby serve a copy of the notice Notice and filings shall comply fullytowith the 5-20-80 requirements of 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice. ticipation onHearing, counsel all to the Company. Pursuant 5 VAC B, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of thepublic interest of theofrespondent; (ii) a Application statement ofand the other specific action sought tothis the case, extentthe then known; and Rules (iii) theoffactual andand legal for the action. corporation, government body The version the Company’s documents filed in Commission’s Practice, thebasis Commission’s OrderAny for organization, Notice and Hearing may beorviewed at: participating as a respondent must be represented by counsel as required by 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of the Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2021-00113. scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY D/B/A DOMINION ENERGY VIRGINIA

On or before November 23, 2021, each respondent may file with the Clerk of the Commission, at the address above or at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling, and serve on the Commission’s Staff, the Company, and all other respondents, any testimony and exhibits by which the respondent expects to establish its case, and each witness’s testimony shall include a summary not to exceed one page. In all filings, respondents shall comply with the Commission’s Rules of Practice, including 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, and 5 VAC 5-20-240, Prepared testimony and exhibits. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2021-00113. Any documents filed in paper form with the Office of the Clerk of the Commission in this docket may use both sides of the paper. In all other respects, except as modified by the Commission’s Order for

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Attention Nancy Pelosi: It is not your House of Representatives Article 1, Section 2 of the United States Constitution established the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives. On Jan. 3, the dean of the House of Representatives, Don Young of Alaska, stated, “Madam Speaker (Nancy Pelosi) I say this with all sincerity. You will be the speaker of the House, not of a party.” For nearly 40 years, it was my honor to serve as a staffer in the people’s House of Representatives. During my tenure, there were eight different speakers of the House. There were four Democrats and four Republicans. It is my belief that the most controversial, feared and dictatorial speaker is Nancy Pelosi of San Francisco, California; her members capitulate to her views because they are deathly afraid she will deny them funds they need for their re-elections. Speaker Pelosi has utter contempt for House Republicans and those Americans who voted for them. She has zero interest in seeking bipartisan solutions on major issues and the term “working across the aisle” has become a joke. Here are just a few of her dictatorial policies: • On July 30, 2020, Speaker Pelosi established a universal COVID mask policy for members, staff, employees and visitors. For those refusing to comply, including full-vaccinated members, heavy fines are assessed. • On July 28, Speaker Pelosi directed the Capitol Police to arrest congressional staff and visitors for failure to comply with her policy. The mask mandate has never existed in the

United States Senate. • On May 29, 2020, Speaker Pelosi allowed, for the first time in our history, proxy voting in the House of Representatives. This allows any member of Congress to decide not to travel to Washington D.C. to perform their duties without an excuse or doctor’s orders. It also gives tremendous power to the speaker to determine the outcome of every House vote. Those Democratic members who vote for an absent colleague almost always comply with the speaker’s views. This authority does not exist in the U.S. Senate. This is despite the fact that overwhelmingly, the majority of the House members are fully vaccinated. • In addition, for the past two years, House committees have conducted dozens of virtual hearings, denying Republicans any meaningful role in this process. As someone who was responsible for scheduling hundreds of Congressional hearings, my subcommittee chairmen always allowed the Democrats to invite multiple witnesses, to have real input into the subject of the hearing and unlimited time for their members to ask questions. None of these things are happening in today’s House of Representatives. • Despite the fact that the FBI is thoroughly investigating what happened at the Capitol on Jan. 6, the speaker decided to create her own special committee. When presented with Republican members to serve on this commit-

tee, she categorically denied the participation of duly elected Congressmen Jim Banks of Indiana and Jim Jordan of Ohio. This unprecedented decision will cause irreparable harm to the House of Representatives. She gets to name her members, but not those representing the Republican Party. • As of Aug. 1, the House of Representatives has been in session for a whooping 63 days. It is far past time for members to get back to work, to end proxy voting, to curtain virtual hearings and to return sanity to the people’s House of Representatives. I am writing this op-ed because I, like most citizens of Fauquier County, care deeply about what happens in the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation this institution considers affects our freedoms, livelihood and how we live our daily lives. Sadly, the compliant corporate media will never write about these subjects because they apparently do not believe the people of Fauquier County have a right to be informed. The U.S. House of Representatives does not belong to Nancy Pelosi or any member of Congress. It belongs to the American people, including the 70,000 residents of Fauquier County. It is time for Speaker Pelosi to represent the people’s House, to stop denigrating her opponents and to end her egregious abuses of power. HARRY F. BURROUGHS Warrenton, Virginia

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3 essential steps for active aging By Monica Fernandi

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When it comes to aches and pains that seem to accompany each new birthday, there are ways to prevent and cope. These steps are your way to be proactive on your wellness path so that your everyday lifestyle flows a bit more easily. Whatever biological age you are right now, if you wake up each day sore, tight or not able to move with ease, keep reading to take action and turn it around -- starting right now. The greatest wisdom from one of my 97-year-old personal training clients is “Move it or lose it.” From the time you open your eyes daily to the moment you hit your pillow again at the end of that day, here are three easy steps you can implement now to make your tomorrow a bit more comfortable.

1 -- Stretch

Before your feet hit the ground running each day, you can move all your joints right there in the bed. Toes, fingers, arms and legs can extend as you are still horizontal. One limb at a time, one breath at a time, this will awaken your bones and muscles as you move slowly (known as active or dynamic stretching) or hold a stretch (known as static stretching). There is also myofascial release (applying gentle, sustained pressure into muscles to eliminate pain and restore motion), which can target overused or under strengthened muscles so that you have more mobility where stiffness often lingers.

In short, keeping your muscular system healthy by stretching and strengthening provides necessary balance that can help Monica Fernandi prevent injuries. If there is an injury already, take your medical professional’s advice and heal accordingly so that you can bounce back stronger. Poor posture and improper movement all stems from muscle imbalance and can lead to injury if you are not careful, aware and regularly stretching. Remember, you don’t have to be flexible to stretch. Seeking out the help of a personal trainer may help keep you accountable along the way.

2 -- Breathe

The power of conscious breathwork can provide you with more energy, more peace and stronger abdominal wall muscles the more you practice diaphragmatic breathing. Most people are shallow breathers, but the deeper you utilize the full capacity of the lungs, the healthier you become. There are three parts to the breath: low, below the navel; mid, around the entire rib cage; upper, into the collar bone. In the last year and a half of COVID-19, the attack on the respiratory system has limited this. The best way to rebuild your lungs is to breathe a breath of fresh air into the three parts

of your torso as much as possible. Yoga breathing techniques have proven to keep blood pressure down, reduce anxieties and help with depression. The simple practice of breathing with awareness can lead you toward a brighter future in so many ways. Not only will your energy increase and your body strengthen, but it will help with your balance as well. The breath is often what I call your “free medicine.” If you want to know more about how to strengthen your breathing techniques, you can begin by taking a yoga class that caters to your level of fitness.

3 -- Balance work

When working with my clients, I lead with breath work, then add footwork, as this is where balance awareness begins. From the moment you stand up to start your day, your feet ground you; if you feel unstable it can be disconcerting. The ability to stand on one leg to put your pants on can be daunting unless you have a chair to hold on to for support. Stability starts here and if you feel wobbly then strengthening the feet is one of three things to work on. We all take our feet for granted. The other tools for balance are focus and breath. Once the fear of falling enters the mind, all the balance tools can go out the window and falls can happen. So practice the following simple exercises while at the kitchen sink or while brushing your teeth and you will build confidence as you stand strong on your own two feet.

1: Rock on to your toes and then shift to your heels, moving your body weight slightly from front to back. Hold a chair or the sink for support. 2: Lift all the toes and spread them out then scrunch them in. Do both these exercises 5 to 10 times. 3: Lift one heel as you bend the knee, then the other. Walk in place to wake up the ankle mobility. 4: Then shift your whole body left and right while holding on. This should feel “zombie-like” as you include the soles of the feet to the crown of your head. When you feel comfortable enough, lift a leg for a few breaths, then switch. Gradually let go of the hand support when ready, use the breath and focus straight ahead to keep yourself safe.. Be kind and be patient with yourself. Balance takes practice but can be improved as you go. Think of your feet as the roots of a tree, the breath as the breeze that flows from roots to limbs and then stretch your imagination and soar to a whole new level of wellness. We are all aging while adapting to a new way of living after the pandemic pause. Less socializing and more virtual connections may have us feeling tight in our necks, back or hips -- but more resilient in our hearts because of all we have endured. The good news is we are still here! Monica Fernandi is a wellness coach, personal trainer and a yoga coach. For more info reach out to her on monicafernandi.com.

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Want a safe and comfortable home? Use ‘universal design’ By Stephanie Kennedy

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Many of us have heard the terms “ADA compliant” or “universal design.” The National Association of Home Builders prefers the term “aging in place.” Millions of Americans are living longer and more active lives. Because they are embracing newly found changing lifestyles, they need to revitalize their home environment. When it comes to aging Americans, NAHB has been training its members to create “livable homes,” whether it is new construction or remodeling an existing residence. Young or older, everyone can use universal design. Because of universal design, people who are very different can all enjoy the same home. And that home will be there for all its inhabitants, even when their needs change. The idea of designing new or remodeling your home and considering all A shower without a lip to step over and a showerhead with a flexible hose can make showering easier for someone with limited mobility.

Aging in place means living in your home safely, independently and comfortably. JOEL BARKMAN Golden Rule Builders

the changes that need to be made can be daunting. Remember that the most important goal is to create a safer, barrier-free home. The checklist below contains features to consider for new construction or a remodeling project. Changes in the kitchen typically include: • Upper wall cabinetry 3 inches lower than conventional height • Base cabinet with roll out trays and lazy Susans • Open shelving for easy access for frequently used items • Side-by-side refrigerator/freezer • Raised dishwasher with push-button controls • Lower side opening oven Changes in the bathrooms (the number one place for accidents) include: • Tub and shower controls moved closer to entry point • Lever handles and faucets • Slip-resistant flooring • Adjustable/ handheld showerheads, 6-foot hose • Curbless shower – nothing

A wider door opening allows for the easy use of a wheelchair if necessary. to step over and can be rolled into if a wheelchair be comes necessary later. • Higher toilets 2 1/2 inches higher than standard Other changes in other parts of the house include: • Multi-level work areas to accommodate cooks of different heights • Open under-counter seated work areas • Placement of task lighting in appropriate work areas • In multi-story homes, laundry chute or laundry facilities in master bedroom An overall floor plan would include: • Main living on a single story, including a full bath • No steps between rooms/areas on the same level • Wider doors that accommodate

wheelchairs and walkers Virtually all rooms of a house can be improved, even closets and garages. Many who benefit from universal design features are either aging or are concerned about a parent who is aging. But the ideas behind the universal design concept cater to people of all ages – children and adults alike. Stephanie Kennedy is the marketing manager for Golden Rule Builders in Catlett.

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“It’s hard for us to imagine what it’s like to wake up every morning and think, ‘I don’t belong here,’” said Kristine Theurer, a longtime expert in senior care. As a music therapist (and later a recreation director) for a nursing home in British Columbia, she noticed the calendar was filled with bowling, movie nights and day trips — what Theurer described as “a relentless diet of entertainment and distraction.” Almost none of the activities, though, were designed to help residents connect with each other. That realization drove her to create the Java Music Club, a peer-support group soon to be unrolled in 30 longterm care facilities across the commonwealth. LeadingAge Virginia, an association of nonprofit aging services, is offering the program to members — along with two additional services developed by Theurer — with help from a grant from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. “Nursing homes will receive training and all the materials for the programs, along with additional support throughout the year,” said vice president and legislative counsel Dana Parsons. The two-year project will include the Java Music Club and Java Memory Care — a similar program adapted for patients with late-stage dementia — in addition to a peer-to-peer mentorship program for particularly isolated residents. More than a year and a half into the pandemic, the grant is a much-needed boost for many Virginia nursing homes, where residents spent months confined amid often-deadly outbreaks. In-person visitation was closed for nearly a year, and many facilities are still phasing in group activities — often while struggling to fill major workforce shortages. When those programs are running, they typically attract the same 70% of residents, according to Theurer. “Those are the social butterflies — the people who would come to everything anyway,” she said. But many facilities struggle to engage the other 30% of people living in their communities, who often say they have difficulty connecting with other residents without support. Much of that traces back to the reality of living in a nursing home, where most residents eat and sleep under the same roof without really knowing one another, said Geneva Bagby, the activities director for Birmingham Green in Manassas. The facility has been running the Java Music Club for near-

ly five years — excluding much of the pandemic — since Bagby attended one of Theurer’s sessions at a professional conference. “I just really fell in love with the program,” Bagby said. Typically, eight to 10 people meet once a week for the group, which deliberately includes more social residents and those who are struggling to engage. The program does include music, but most of the activity is centered around conversation on a specific topic. “There’s a talking stick that goes around, and everyone gets a chance to speak,” Bagby said. At the end of the discussion, the residents recite an affirmation together, and then get a chance to continue chatting over coffee and snacks. “It’s giving them a chance to develop relationships and something to talk about when they see each other outside the program,” she added. “Like, ‘Hey, how’s your daughter-in-law?’ or ‘How is your son doing with his new job?’ Something personal that helps them connect in a meaningful way.” Multiple facilities have studied the program and found that it reduces symptoms of loneliness and depression among participants. Theurer said she was inspired to start the group after her own experiences with grief support therapy, which she avoided for years after her older brother died by suicide. “I thought, ‘So I’m going to sit around the table with a bunch of other sad people and we’re going to be sad together— how could that possibly help me?’” she said. But sharing her experience, Theurer found, helped her process her own grief. She’s witnessed the same effect among residents, including one patient with dementia who was assumed to be nonverbal by most staff at the facility where she was living. The first time Theurer heard the woman speak, it was to comfort another resident mourning the loss of her husband. The LeadingAge funding will also sponsor the Java Mentorship program, which teams up residents and volunteers to visit more socially isolated patients. The goal, Theurer said, is to encourage those residents to engage and participate in other activities. Birmingham Green is currently in the process of launching the program, though it paid for the materials and training through a different grant program. “I think it’s going to really help the people who don’t want to leave their rooms,” Bagby said. “It’s almost like a welcoming committee for them.”

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Pickleball is the latest sports trend that anyone can play The founding fathers of the phenomenon of pickleball are probably senior citizens. It’s catching on across all demographic fields, but seniors are on the cutting edge of this hybrid racket sport that combines elements of tennis, table tennis and badminton. Harvard Medical School has studied the benefits of the sport.

The setting

Pickleball is played on a small court similar to a badminton; it looks like the top of a table tennis table. Many communities adapt a tennis court to fit the 20 foot by 40 foot pickleball court dimensions. The net is a tad shorter than a net on a tennis court. The ball is like a Whiffle ball, with holes. Paddles are a bit bigger than those used for table tennis. (Equipment is avail- Pickleball is catching on. The pickleball court is smaller, requiring players to cover less ground during play. able online, or at a local sporting “Social networking and the number and quality of Pickleball in Fauquier County goods store. social connections are emerging as huge determiners Pickleball courts are available at: of health and longevity, said Dr. Aaron Baggish, diBenefits • The Village Green Community Center -- 540-422- Pickleball doesn’t require the exertion of tennis, rector of the Cardiovascular Performance Program at 8890 making it easier on all the joints. It’s fast-paced and Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital. • Pickleball Farm, a non-profit entity -- pickleballfarm. good for hand-eye coordination and challenges play- “Particularly for older people who might tend to be com/ ers to think on their feet. Quick lateral movement isolated, this is a great way to get out into the commu• Chestnut Forks Athletic Club -- chestnutforks.com; boosts balance. The game demands use of leg, core, nity and enjoy the camaraderie of a fun sport.” 540-347-0823 arm and shoulder muscles, and it’s a weight-bearing • Academy Hill Park in Warrenton -- 164 Sterling A caveat activity, which is good for your bones. Court, Warrenton Pickleball isn’t an adequate aerobic workout. It • Auburn Middle School – 7270 Riley Road, Social advantages Warrenton (available when school is not in session) won’t provide the same cardiovascular benefits as 30 A doubles pickleball game doubles as a social To contact the Fauquier Pickleball group, event. Plus, the court is small, keeping all the players minutes of jogging, Baggish said. Pickleball is best email fcpa@gmail.com. Their website is at (you can play singles or doubles) in close proximity used as a complement to a well-rounded exercise reg fauquierpickleball.org. — close enough to chat. imen.

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Tai Chi, a gentle way to exercise your body and your brain Tai chi is a form of meditative exercise consisting of a series of 19 movements and one pose. It’s a godsend for many seniors, who employ its circular, slow-moving forms as an aid to the mind and body.

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In a study conducted by Harvard Medical School, tai chi was found to offer a number of

benefits. In addition to preventing falls and reducing the effects of arthritis, tai chi has been shown to be helpful for a number of medical conditions, including low bone density, heart disease, hypertension, Parkinson’s disease, sleep disorders and stroke. It doesn’t end there, however. Tai chi has also shown to be helpful in increasing strength, improving mobility, bettering flexibility, boosting the immune system and losing weight (by getting

in touch with hunger cues).

Origins

Tai chi is thought to have been developed in the 13th century by a monk named Zhang Sanfeng. He was inspired to create the discipline after watching a fight between a crane and a snake. That’s right; it began as a martial art also known as tai chi chuan. “Tai chi” translates to “supreme ultimate” and “chuan” means “fist.” Today, it’s used more for mindfulness and gentle exercise than as a form a self-defense.

The basics

Tai Chi can be performed almost anywhere and requires no special equipment.

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There are a number of styles of tai chi, but all involve a choreographed series of movements (also known as postures) called a form or a set. Each set has a certain number of postures. The movements are slow and deliberate. Many say it can feel a bit like dancing. Tai chi movements involve shifting your weight from one foot to another. All of the movements are designed to create an awareness of how your feet are connected to the earth. Throughout a set, you are often slightly crouched with your knees flexed. This posture helps to strengthen your glutes and leg muscles, which are important muscles for balance. It’s also important to keep your back as straight as possible. Over time, this postural awareness can help improve your posture in everyday life.

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Sun protection and skin care Seniors can be especially vulnerable to skin damage from the sun. Too much sun exposure can increase the likelihood of older adults developing skin cancer or melanoma. It’s an issue that is gathering more importance for seniors who are living longer than ever.

What to buy

Make sure you’re using the right stuff. That is, a sun protection cream or salve that offers protection from UVA and UVB rays with a sun protection factor of 30 or above. Apply sunscreen about half an hour before exposure and reapply throughout the day.

Dress for it

Dermatologists recommend sunscreen, of course, but also emphasize covering up as much exposed skin as possible. Light-colored and lightweight fabrics allow seniors to cover up their skin while staying cool and comfortable. A wide-brimmed hat is more than useful, too, protecting the scalp and shading the face.

Don’t forget the eyes

The National Institutes of Health estimates that 20% of cataracts cases are caused by extended UV exposure. Deploy dark-colored sunglasses for the job.

Use common sense

Always look for shade to stay out of the sun and alleviate the risks of heat stress and overexertion. If you’re on the golf course and have to wait for the group in front of you, find a tree to sit or stand

Too much sun can age skin prematurely and lead to skin cancer. under. Every little bit helps. symptoms should be treated with immediate medEarlier is better, too. The sun’s rays are typi- ical attention. cally most severe between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The Reduce cancer risk most common symptoms of heat stress include faPeople who reach the age of 65 can expect to tigue, dizziness, nausea, cramps and headaches. live, on average, two more decades. This means More severe symptoms include mental confusion, that efforts to improve the use of sun protection flushed skin and a high heart rate. The National and reduce sunburn among older adults could Institutes of Health recommends that these latter help to reduce skin cancer risk in later on.

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ABBY SOLTYS AND ANGELO BRIZZI NAMED 2021 FAUQUIER TIMES HIGHLAND SCHOOL ATHLETES OF THE YEAR Abby won four state titles, was Hawks’ heart and soul

Whoa, Angelo: Most recruited boys hoops star in county history goes from NoVa to Nova By Jason S. Rufner Special to the Times

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Lacrosse and basketball captain, eighttime all-state selection, four-time state champion, class president, college recruit, volunteer for a teen mental health organization and excellent student. Is there anything Abby Soltys can’t do? Soltys excelled on the lacrosse field and on the basketball court, earning her COURTESY PHOTO honors as 2021 Fau- A formidable sports fixture at Highland School quier Times Highland since eighth grade, Abby Soltys helped the Hawks School Girls Athlete win three state titles in girls lacrosse and one in of the Year. basketball. She’ll play Division I women’s lacrosse Soltys was a five- at Mercer University and is 2021 Fauquier Times year starter in basket- Highland Girls Athlete of the Year. ball and lacrosse, a cause you don’t expect them to have rarity made possible by Highland’s the confidence. But halfway through policy of allowing eighth-gradthe season I realized I was wasting ers to play on varsity teams. And her because she belonged there, she Soltys didn’t just make the ros- was that good and that confident,” ter, which as an eighth-grader Highland girls lacrosse coach Kriswould’ve been impressive enough. ten Conques said. She thrived. Soltys made her impression on the As the starting point guard on lacrosse team early in the year. At Highland’s varsity team, Soltys was the first team practice, Conques put entrusted to call plays and run the Soltys one-on-one in a ground ball offense. While most middle school- drill against one of the team’s toughers would’ve been terrified of such a est senior defenders. Soltys won, and responsibility, Soltys excelled. while the senior was frustrated to be “She has a complete natural confi- bested by Soltys, Conques remembers dence in her abilities. She knows what the girl pulling her aside after practice. she can do and is absolutely never “She said, ‘I love this girl… I want to afraid to show it,” Highland basket- work with her,’’’ Conques said. ball coach Diana Martinez said. In the 2017 girls lacrosse state Soltys found similar success on final against Cape Henry, Conques the lacrosse field, where she started was deliberating how to stop their in her eighth-grade season. opponent’s star forward. “I usually have a rule that I don’t put an eighth-grader in midfield be- See SOLTYS, page 26

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-Family: Mother Lesley is the Director of Financial Operations at Carfax. My dad George is the VP of Sales for Skillsoft. Sister Kayla, 19, was a Highland two-sport star and plays lacrosse at Mercer University. Younger sister Emma, 14, plays lacrosse as well. -Favorite food: “Anything sweet, especially chocolate! I also love buffalo chicken dip.” -Favorite restaurant: “I love Cafe Torino in Warrenton! Best Italian food ever!“ -Number: “I wear number 4 for everything. I’ve always loved that

number and I have a really cool aunt who wore it too.” -Sports superstition: “I wear the same sports bra for every game each season. I’ll go out before the first game of the season and buy a cool colored one and I can’t play without it on.” -Favorite athlete: Grayson Allen, Milwaukee Bucks, formerly of Duke. -Did you know? Abby is an ambassador for Morgan’s Message, a non-profit named after former Kettle Run lacrosse star Morgan Rodgers that supports mental health awareness in schools and athletics.

When scholarship offers from the biggest names in men’s college basketball started to roll his way, Angelo Brizzi was as surprised as anyone. “When I was a freshman, my goal was to play at a really smart D3 school, like Carnegie Mellon or MIT, someplace like that,” said Brizzi, the 2021 Fauquier Times Highland School Boys Athlete of the Year. Brizzi, a 6-foot-4 PHOTO BY DAVE HENRICKSON left-handed point guard Raised in a diehard basketball family, Angelo Brizzi’s with a deadly outside path led him to unprecedented success at Fauquier shot, eventually made High, Highland School and the AAU circuit, making Villanova University him Fauquier County’s most heralded boys hoops his selection. He racked recruit ever. The 6-foot-4 point guard will play at up perhaps the most imVillanova and is the 2021 Fauquier Times Highland pressive collegiate offer Boys Athlete of the Year. list of any boys hoopster that full-time, I think I would’ve in Fauquier County history, and turned down offers from been a monster.” Brizzi also enjoyed playing socMichigan, Virginia, Arizona and a cer, baseball, and football as a kid. host of other top-tier programs. Brizzi has lived in Fauquier since But he’s had the most success on the third grade, when his family relo- hardwood. “Basketball was just the cated to Warrenton from Gaines- most fun for me. I was pretty good at ville. He’s been a dedicated athlete it and I enjoyed working at it,” Brizzi his entire young life, playing soc- said. “It was something I could see cer, football, and baseball, and even myself going forward with.” swimming for the Warrenton-based Hoops dreams Brookside Hurricanes of the Prince A miniature hoop stood in the William Swim League until he was sunroom of the Brizzi home, invita high school sophomore. ing a toddling Angelo to learn the “Swimming is my best natu- basics. And he did. ral sport,” said Brizzi, whose best He kept learning as he entered the stroke was the butterfly. His mother youth Gainesville Basketball AssoCarolyn was a high school swimmer, ciation, then the Warrenton Youth and sister Camilla swam in college. Sports Club after the Brizzis moved. “I think swimming is great for your body,” he said. “If I had done See BRIZZI, page 27

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-Family: Father Pat is a retired teacher and former head basketball coach at then-Stonewall Jackson High School. Mother Carolyn is a human resources director for Northrup Grumman and was a high school swimmer. Sister Camilla, 25, swam for West Virginia Wesleyan. Sister Carissa, 23, played softball for the University of Connecticut. -Hoops stats at Highland: 60 career games; 1,336 career points, 369 career assists. -Nicknames: AB and Gelo. -Favorite hoopsters: Steve Nash, Rajon Rondo, Jason Williams.

-Uniform numbers: 1 and 14. -Favorite movie: “Saving Private Ryan.” -Favorite basketball movie: “Glory Road.” -Favorite vacation spot: Corolla, Outer Banks. -Favorite sports drink flavor: Grape. -Favorite video game: “Call of Duty.” -Education: Hasn’t declared a major at Villanova, but is strong in math and sciences. Said he’s interested in environmental sciences and graphic design. Brizzi had a 4.3 GPA at Highland and scored 1,410 on his SAT.

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CULPEPER DEPARTS NORTHWESTERN DISTRICT Departure leaves 7-team league short-handed for opponents in field hockey By Fred Hodge

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After being one of the smallest schools in Class 4 for the last two years, Culpeper County High is departing the eight-team Class 4 Northwestern District to return to its former home in the Class 3 Battlefield District. With the Blue Devils moving in, the Class 3 Battlefield District will consist of Culpeper, Eastern View, Courtland, Chancellor, King George, Spotsylvania, James Monroe and Caroline. Culpeper’s departure leaves the Northwestern District with seven Class 4 members in Fauquier, Kettle Run, Liberty, James Wood, Handley, Sherando and Millbrook. The Northwestern District schools now need to find two additional non-district games for most sports, with many still planning to play the Blue Devils. But overall, the realignment will not affect the Fauquier County schools dramatically. “Not at all,” was the response from Kettle Run activities director Paul Frye. However, Frye said the field hockey schedule became more tricky, since Culpeper was an important member. “In field hockey we only have four teams now,” Frye said. Kettle Run, Fauquier, Liberty and Meridian (formerly George Mason) are the district’s only Class 4 field hockey programs. With only six

league games now, it’s requiring 10 non-district contests to fill the 16-game schedule. Fauquier and Kettle Run, in particular, had to scramble to find field hockey opponents this fall. Fauquier’s Mark Ott said he will strive to schedule Culpeper in as many sports as possible because of the two schools’ proximity and existing relationships. The same will be true for Liberty, said Eagle AD Dean Spahr. “We’ll continue to play them and Brentsville,” Spahr said of Liberty’s closest non-district schools. The odd numbers also mean the Northwestern District regular-season champion will earn a firstround bye in a league post-season tournament since there aren’t enough teams for a full quarterfinal bracket. In addition, the regular-season champion gains an automatic Region 4C playoff berth.

Behind Culpeper’s move

Beginning in 2019, Culpeper moved up to become one of the state’s smallest Class 4 schools. Culpeper had formerly been a member of the Northwestern District as a Class 3 school, with Brentsville, Manassas Park, Skyline, Warren County, Central (Woodstock) and Meridian. The Blue Devils also played Liberty, Fauquier and Kettle Run regularly in games that did not count toward district standings. The jump to Class 4 also meant Culpeper went from being the largest school in its league to the

smallest, with the Blue Devils often overpowered by the seven larger Northwestern District schools for district championships and regional slots. Culpeper applied for a waiver in early 2020 after only two years as a Class 4 school, citing the latenight weekday returns from the distant Winchester area schools that was affecting their athletes. Culpeper also requested to return to the Battlefield District by citing shorter travel times and traditional rivalries. The Blue Devils’ program also would benefit by shorter commutes for fans from Battlefield schools, hoping for more paying customers. The Battlefield principals unanimously voted to welcome Culpeper into their fold. The VHSL committee on reclassification and realignment was heavily split on the application to drop to Class 3 at its March, 2020 meeting. The committee narrowly voted 12-11 to approve the application. Frye recalled many committee members had an issue with some of Culpeper’s reasoning. “[Culpeper] said they had kids in their building that should not be counted,” Frye said but could not remember the exact details of the discussion. “There were people who thought if a kid was in the building they should be counted.” The committee also voted 14-8 to permit Culpeper to depart the Northwestern District for the Battlefield effective this school year. “They were going to the Battlefield whether they stayed Class 4 or went to Class 3,” Frye said of the Blue Devils’ landing spot.

Savvy Soltys was sooo good in lacrosse, hoops SOLTYS, from page 25 “We’d been struggling against her for years; she would score five, six, seven on us,” Conques recalls. “But we put Abby on her and she stayed with her the whole game. She held her to two goals. She knocked her to the ground on a great defensive play. And she just didn’t care this girl was a senior or a junior and Abby was in eighth grade. She was going to go out there and compete,” said Conques.

Robust stats

Soltys’ lacrosse statistics largely speak for themselves: 143 goals, 105 assists, 177 draw controls, 191 ground balls, 13 interceptions, and 56 forced turnovers in her five years as a starter. And she received accolades to come with. She was second-team all-conference and all-state her sophomore year, and first team in both her freshman, sophomore, and senior years, with junior canceled due to COVID. Highland won the state championship in Soltys’ eighth grade, freshman and sophomore years. The season was canceled her junior year, and in her final year as a senior, they lost in the state semifinal. Paving the way for the younger Soltys was her older sister Kayla. Also a star in basketball and lacrosse, Kayla was 2019 Fauquier Times Highland Girls Athlete of the Year. They were a dynamic duo on both the basketball court and lacrosse field. “They complement each other well. Kelly was always an attacker at

Abby Soltys (right) helped Highland win VISAA Division II girls lacrosse titles in 2017, 2018 and 2019 and a girls basketball state championship in 2019. She scored 145 goals in lacrosse and had staggering totals of 1,067 points, 654 rebounds, 304 steals and 583 assists in basketball.

heart; she loves to score goals. Abby is a better defender, and she makes that transition play. They really just play different roles, while both are totally complete players,” coach Conques said.

Joining Kayla at Mercer

Abby will join Kayla next year at Mercer University in Macon, Ga., where the two will play lacrosse together again. “I didn’t originally plan to go to school with my sister again, but during the recruiting process I ended up talking to the coaches there and it just fit together,” said Kayla. “I’m really lucky. Very few people get the chance to play sports at this level with their sibling. It’s going to be fun.” The two Soltys’ played together for three years, finding great success in both hoops and lacrosse. Kayla was usually the main scorer, while Abby was the point guard and ran the offense. But in the 2019 state semifinal, Kayla was cold. So coach Martinez said she turned to Abby and told her, “I need you to carry the offense today. You can get past your defender every time, you just have to be selfish.” Martinez laughed: “Abby was always a pass-first player, to the point where you’d have to beg her to score more. But she would always say, ‘I just like to pass!’” Highland won that game and went on to win the state championship that year. In her junior and senior years, Soltys truly blossomed on the hardwood. Her coaches described her in-

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creased confidence and a new swagger that she could do anything and guard anyone. Soltys finished with 1,067 points, 654 rebounds, 304 steals and 583 assists. Her leadership skills were also exceptional. “Abby has never been afraid to make herself heard, she’ll organize the team and let them know where they need to be and what they need to do,” said Martinez. “I joke that she’s part of our coaching staff because she’s so trusted with the decisions.”

Leader off the court, too

Soltys was chosen class president and is also a committed ambassador for Morgan’s Message, a group committed to helping end the stigma

around mental health especially for young athletes. The organization was founded in the memory of Morgan Rodgers, a former lacrosse player at Kettle Run and Duke University who took her life in 2019. “Abby would always be quick to tell her teammates that should they need anything, they can always go to her. Help with homework, trouble in school, just need a friend to vent to, she is always there,” said Martinez. “She has such a good eye for people that some days she would go up to me before practice and say ‘So-and-so wasn’t looking great at school today, Coach’ without even being told anything. “She is always looking out for people,” Martinez said.

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HORSE BRIEFS OLYMPIC SILVER FOR UPPERVILLE’S ST. BRIDE’S FARM David and Barbara Roux’s Baloutinue was part of the silver-medal-winning show jumping squad last week in Tokyo. Rider Laura Kraut was joined by teammates Jessica Springsteen and McLain Ward for the narrow loss in a jump-off for gold with Sweden. The Roux’s St. Bride’s Farm in Upperville has owned Baloutinue, an 11-year-old Hanoverian gelding by Balou de Rouet out of Landor S, since April. Middleburg rider Adam Prudent started Baloutinue’s international career in 2019; the pair logging consistent results at the FEI 2- and 3-star levels, moving up to 5-star earlier this year. Kraut, who won Olympic gold in 2008 at Beijing, took over the ride when the gelding was sold to St. Bride’s this spring. At 55, Kraut became the oldest American woman to win an Olympic medal in history. HUNT TRAIL RIDES LISTED Many local hunts are planning August open trail rides and training events in preparation for the season that opens in September. The Bull Run Hunt has a moonlight ride Aug. 21 at 6 p.m. from Highlands in Culpeper. bullrunhunt.com Warrenton Hunt hosts two August rides – Aug. 15 is from Winfall Farm in Catlett, Aug. 29 from Elmwood in Catlett. Both rides begin at 8 a.m. with refreshments to follow. warrentonhunt.com Old Dominion Hounds has two open schooling days at their hunter trial field in Orlean. Riders can practice over hunt fences from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., with a hunt professional on the grounds for assistance, if needed. Text master Debbie Welch for details: (540) 631-8607. The Piedmont Foxhounds are hosting an open trail ride Aug. 14 from Peace and Plenty in Upperville. The guided, two-hour ride starts at 8 a.m. SAVE THE DATE The 122nd anniversary Warrenton Horse Show is Sept. 1 to 5 at the historic showgrounds on Shirley Avenue near old town Warrenton. Classes run all day, every day of the show, with night sessions on Thursday – a new jumper classic, Saturday – the Miller Toyota Hunter Classic, and Sunday – “hunt night.” Details are at warrentonhorseshow.com.

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McLain Ward and Contagious were part of the U.S. show jumping team that won team silver at the Tokyo Olympics last week. Here, Ward and Contagious jump to victory at the 2019 Upperville Horse Show. THOROUGHBRED YEARLING SHOW AT WARRENTON SHOWGROUNDS SEPT. 8 Virginia-sired or certified yearlings will compete for $35,000 in prizes at the 20th annual Virginia Breeders Fund yearling futurity Sept. 8 at the Warrenton Horse Show grounds. Admission is free. Find out more at vabred.org. HORSE COURSES AT EMORY AND HENRY COLLEGE Emory and Henry College in southwest Virginia will offer a new bachelor of arts degree in Equine Assisted Therapy, starting this fall. The therapy blends psychology and equine studies courses, designed to train students in human psychology and psychopathology and how horses may be used in order to improve mental health. “This interdisciplinary program blends the college’s expertise in equine studies and psychology to create an opportunity for students who are interested in utilizing their knowledge and love of horses in order to offer therapeutic services to children and adults,” said Jessica Denniston,

assistant professor. “This major provides an excellent path for students interested in receiving graduate training in various mental health fields as well as allied fields such as occupational therapy.” The program will be based on the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association model, recognized as the standard-setting organization in this field. Visit www.ehc.edu/equinetherapy for details. RECORD SEASON, SO FAR, AT COLONIAL DOWNS Colonial Downs kicked off its 2021 racing season last week with a record opening day handle of $2.66 million, spurred by a four-pack of $100,000 Virginia turf stakes and the return of fans to the New Kent track now in its third year under ownership of the Colonial Downs Group. The season continues every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday through Sept. 1. More is at colonialdowns.com. HOUND PERFORMANCE TRIALS SET THIS FALL The Bull Run Hunt will host a foxhound performance trials Oct. 23, with Blue Ridge Hunt hosting on Oct. 24. Details are at bullrunhunt.com.

Brizzi never thought playing hoops at a D-1 school like Villanova was possible BRIZZI, from page 25 Angelo had a good live-in teacher. Dad Pat was the head coach at then-Stonewall Jackson High School in Manassas for an 18-season run ending in 1998. “He’s been the biggest influence along the way,” said Brizzi of his father. “My dad was big on making sure I had the skills to dribble and pass and shoot.” Brizzi noted all the road trips to distant tournaments that he and his father made together over the years. “I owe almost everything to him,” he continued. Brizzi advanced to middle school, where another family member helped his development even more. His uncle Wayne was the longtime head coach at Fauquier High School, concluding a 27-year tenure after last season. “He let me practice with the high school team when I was in seventh grade,” Brizzi said. “That was the

“If I can cause one kid in the area to take up basketball, that’s enough. It’d be great to inspire some of the kids in the area.” -- ANGELO BRIZZI

first time I went up against older guys, bigger bodies. There were days they’d kick my butt, but I had to find a way to hang. That was really important to me.” By his freshman season, he was ready for high school ball. Brizzi, a natural left-hander, ran point for the Falcons, scoring nearly 500 points and dishing nearly 100 assists to earn second-team all-region honors in 2018.

Highland bound

For both academic and athletic reasons, Brizzi transferred two miles

away to private Highland for his sophomore year. The move became a boon for player and team both. Over the next three seasons, Brizzi averaged 19.1 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.6 rebounds per game, while nailing 155 3-pointers. He finished with 1,336 career points. “One of his most impressive accomplishments that shows his all-around game,” said Highland head coach Brian Hooker, “was the fact that he was our second-leading rebounder all three years while being a point guard.” Those stats helped the Hawks achieve new heights in the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association. Highland went 64-11 over Brizzi’s three seasons, making it to the state tournament’s semifinals twice, and reaching the No. 2 ranking in both 2020 and 2021. “Angelo was an extremely skilled high school basketball player,” Hooker said. “He is a scoring point guard who has tremendous shooting range

but also has great court vision.” Brizzi’s junior year was a record-setting one for the Hawks. Despite just two returners on the roster, Highland went 28-3 and made the state semis for the first time ever. Brizzi rang up 20.3 points and 6.6 assists per contest, earning Most Valuable Player honors for the Delaney Athletic Conference. “We should have won that game,” said Brizzi of that semifinal in 2020. “We lost it in the end [to Norfolk Collegiate}, but we should have had a state title that year. But it was a great year, for both me and the team.” Brizzi said it’s a point of pride that he helped Highland go further than it had ever gone before. “I stayed at Highland because I wanted to take us to a final four and to a championship,” he said. “I didn’t get the ring, but doing something we’d never done before is a great memory.” See BRIZZI, page 28

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BRIZZI, from page 27 His senior season was diminished by the pandemic, limiting Highland to just 11 games, winning 10. Brizzi played in nine, scoring 21.6 points and 7.1 assists per game, repeating as league MVP and collecting his second VISAA first-team all-state pick. Again the Hawks made states and advanced to the semis, but a positive COVID test forced Highland to forfeit and bow out of the tournament, leaving their final record at 10-2.

On the AAU circuit

In sixth grade, Brizzi joined the local Amateur Athletic Union program, the Fauquier Xplosion. He dominated the local kids for two years, then challenged himself by joining Team Loaded, a bigger AAU program based in Richmond. “I thought I was pretty good, but that experience humbled me,” he said. “It was really bad at first. I got my butt kicked by kids my age. But I slowly figured things out and got better.” As he got better, it began to dawn on Brizzi that college basketball might be possible. But he didn’t yet see himself at the highest level. At the same time he transferred to Highland, Brizzi also switched AAU programs, landing with the Baltimore Basketball Club. For two summers, he traveled to Boston, Dallas, and other cities to compete against some of the best high school-age competition in the country. Usually, he was on the winning side. “Those were probably my two most important summers where I developed the most. Two most fun summers as well,” he said. “Our team was really good both years. We just counted the losses. No idea how many wins we had.” The Baltimore program folded, so Brizzi was invited to join Charlotte-based Team Curry, a program sponsored by NBA all-star Stephen Curry, for the summer of 2020. Despite being limited by the COVID-19 pandemic, he played in tournaments in South Carolina and Georgia.

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Besides his 1,336 points in three seasons at Highland, Angelo Brizzi carried a 4.3 GPA. “That was still a good summer,” he said.

Pick of colleges

It was his first summer in Baltimore when Brizzi realized his sights could be set higher. “George Washington University reached out to me and had me visit a couple of times,” he said. “That’s when I thought Division 1 might be possible. But I didn’t know I was Villanova-good until they offered me.” Offers from Davidson, Northwestern, Dartmouth, Virginia Tech, Yale, Wake Forest, and doz-

ens of others came streaming in, 33 in total. Villanova, Brizzi said, was “the first big one to offer.” That came in April of 2020. He committed to the Wildcats that July, and is now a full-fledged member of Jay Wright’s program. “I had a bunch of low- and mid-major offers and I was more than happy with those, so everything else was just icing on the cake. I couldn’t have asked for more.” Currently, Brizzi is getting used to being a college athlete. After spending June and July on campus for workouts and classes, one difference stands out. “I knew the physicality was going to be tough, but it still caught me off guard,” he said. “Every day is a battle, bodies banging against each other. Everybody’s strong and knows how to be physical. That’s a big jump. I’m still adjusting to it. But I’d say I’m integrated to the point where I’m just learning the specifics of Villanova basketball.” Brizzi’s goals for his freshman season is to get physically stronger and to continue to learn finer points. “We already have some really good guards, and I’m a nobody compared to them, so it’s about learning as much as possible. Be a sponge,” he said. “I just want to be part of a great team and contribute however I can.”

Representing Fauquier

Given the availability of major college basketball on TV, Brizzi could be seen frequently and bring glory to Warrenton. “It definitely means something, because nobody else [from Fauquier] has been in this position since Jerrelle Benimon, and that was 12 years ago,” Brizzi said. Benimon graduated from Fauquier in 2009 and played at Georgetown and Towson (making the NBA briefly) before playing professionally overseas. “But if I can cause one kid in the area to take up basketball, that’s enough,” Brizzi said. “It’d be great to inspire some of the kids in the area.”

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POLICE BRIEFS Bealeton woman charged with murder after allegedly striking, killing man with vehicle

A man struck by a vehicle on Sunday night in Bealeton succumbed to his injuries the following day, according to the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office. A woman has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with his death. Brian Bowles, 46, of Bealeton died Monday at INOVA Fairfax Hospital, where he was airlifted Sunday night. The woman who allegedly struck him with her vehicle is now charged with second-degree murder in addition to initial charges of malicious wounding and driving while intoxicated. The suspect, Kimberly Dragich, 55, of Bealeton, is being held at the Fauquier County Adult Detention Center with no bond. She is scheduled to be arraigned in Fauquier County General District Court on Wednesday. Deputies had responded Sunday to the 3000 block of Revere Street in Bealeton and found a man lying in the roadway. During their investiga-

tion, sheriff’s deputies learned that the victim was struck by a motor vehicle, said Sgt. Steven Lewis, spokesman for the FCSO. At the scene, Dragich told deputies that she had been drinking, admitted to driving the vehicle that struck the man and she agreed to submit to Kimberly Dragich a preliminary breath test, according to the criminal complaint filed with her arrest. Dragich’s blood-alcohol content was measured at 0.1%, the complaint said; it was later measured at 0.08%, which is the threshold in Virginia for driving while intoxicated. Dragich was arrested shortly after the incident. The investigation remains active.

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An Amissville man was arrested Thursday after allegedly threatening the driver of a vehicle with a gun near the intersection of James Madison Highway (U.S. 15/17/29) and Avenel Drive in Opal. Mark Hensley, 20, was subsequently arrested by Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office deputies several miles north, on Warrenton’s Eastern Bypass, after deputies received a description of Hensley’s vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. A firearm was recovered

from the vehicle and Hensley was charged with brandishing a firearm, a class I misdemeanor. The driver whom Hensley allegedly threatened told deputies that “Hensley was yelling at the victim and made threat[en] ing remarks toward him” from another vehicle, according to a press release from the sheriff’s office. “The victim then told deputies Hensley displayed a firearm and pointed [it] at him.” As of Friday afternoon, Hensley was being held at the Fauquier County Adult Detention Center without bond.

Waiting for the other COVID shoe to drop COVID, from page 4 said Quader, who has led the symphony since 2005. Now, with COVID cases and fear rising again, “we’re all kind of holding our breath but with a positive outlook. We’re not scared. Nothing can be worse than what we went through last year,” he said. “If it turns out that we have to shift back to a similar operation like this year, it’s a well-oiled machine for us now. We’re confident we can keep it rolling,” said Quader, whose 50- to 65-member orchestra mixes paid professional musicians with talented amateurs and plays not only classical music but swing, rock and other popular genres. “We don’t consider ourselves a straight-up classical orchestra by any stretch.” That does not mean the symphony doesn’t play at a high level. It books soloists and draws moonlighting musicians from the U.S. military service bands. It hopes to perform again this year with the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets. “There’s a lot of cross-pollination with other regional orchestras in Northern Virginia,” he said. And it draws concert-goers not just from Fauquier but surrounding counties. The symphony typically holds five to seven rehearsals before each concert. It’s a part-time gig for Quader, also the interim conductor for the University of Mary Washington Philharmonic Orchestra, an American Youth Philharmonic Orchestra conductor and music director of the Frederick (Maryland) Symphony Orchestra in his hometown. “The tenacity of our board and players is pretty high,” said Quadar. If COVID plays further havoc with live concerts, “it’s not going to be great for us financially, but at the very minimum the train is still chugging along.”

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Cedar Run District Michael J. Soule to Erik A. Myrvold, 6.76 acres at 9700 Meetze Road nr. Midland. $550,000 Kevin Rodney to Christine Kim Yu, 6087 Ball’s Mill Road, Midland. $660,000 Jonathan D. Oxley to Richard Asbell, 1.0886 acres at 7363 Kathryn Lane nr. Warrenton. $639,000 Rogelio Murillo to Gabriela Lozano Rendon, 3.1455 acres at 10018 Meetze Road, Midland. $395,000 NVR Inc. to Vinod Kantheti, 0.6978 acre at 6404 Redwinged Blackbird Drive, Warrenton. $828,290 Millfield V LLC to Robert G. Prior II, 8195 Major Watters Court, Warrenton. $563,895 Daniel Scott Brunton to Keith M. Mauck Sr., 1.3589 acres at 5832 Ridgecrest Avenue, Warrenton. $715,000 Millfield IV LLC to Susanne Green, 8197 Major Watters Court, Warrenton. $565,517 Lee District John Wallace Pecaut to Christopher T. Reid, 0.5160 acre at 6562 Belfrys Court, Bealeton. $300,000 Michael Lee Watts to Eduardo Avila Bravo, 0.4630 acre at 6816 Crescent Place, Bealeton. $360,000

Wintergreen Court 7040 LLC to David Ross Shaffer, 3.30686 acres at 7040 Wintergreen Court LLC nr. Warrenton. $400,000 Bust Head Land LLC to Brian Thomas, 82.6922 acres on Bust Head Road nr. The Plains. $950,000 Beverly Richard Corum HR to Virginia Outdoors Foundation, 9.58855 acres on Bull Run Mountain nr. Hopewell Road (partly in Prince William County). $113,894.63 Marshall District Center District Karen Kozlowski Smith to Michele Shane Benitez to David T. Zyla, 6460 Charpentier Noel, 9.3890 acres on Pine Nordix Drive, Warrenton. $408,000 Ridge Road off Wilson Road. $207,050 Devin Saunders Cooper to Michael Leslie A. Ziegler to Warren Scott Giering, Loxtercamp, 770 Cherry Tree Lane, 35.9425 acres at 9781 Conde Road, Warrenton. $330,000 Marshall. $815,000 Catherine Zimmer to Carrie Ellen Berlin, Scott District John l. Oliphant to Jason Hamacher, 355 Gay Road, Warrenton. $430,000 Diana Helen Dalessandro to Sullivan 5.000 acres in Appalachian Lookout. Schabel, 1.1306 acres at 6755 Breezy Brian M. Sandifer to Olusanmi $106,000 Fawehinmi, 393 Gale Court, Warrenton. Drive nr. Warrenton. $635,000 $510,000 Flinstone LLC to St. Michael’s Academy Andrew Michael Yeager to Brian Craig Margaret R. Marco to Carolyn Jo Kaye, Inc., 2.159 acres at 6848 Johnson Drive Smith, 10.2706 acres on Ramey Road, Marshall. $255,000 nr. Warrenton. $1,232,000 230 West Ridge Court, Warrenton. $520,000 Yoko Shioya to Benjamin Mitchell, Austin Wilcox Hunt to Joshua Ryan 11.59481 acres at 8362 Meadows Road Hargrove, 1.0713 acres at 6659 Kelly Kenneth C. Bradley to Joseph P. Heale, nr. Warrenton. $840,000 Road nr. Warrenton. $660,000 6443 Mull Court, Warrenton. $775,000 Gardiner S. Mulford to Daniel M. Leslie Marie Petit to George Steven U. S. Bank Nat’l. Assoc. Tr. to Charles Wagner, 6.84 acres at 10657 Pleasant Goley, 6.2472 acres at 7553 Autumn Leonhardt, 6289 Ghadban Court, Vale Road nr. Delaplane. $700,000 Warrenton. $400,000 Woods Lane nr. Warrenton. $999,999

Jared Ray Zeigler to Jaleel James, 183 Wankoma Drive, Remington. $225,000 Alan L. George to Wilmer Mejia Rodriguez, 6730 Huntland Drive, Bealeton. $360,000 Adam T. Ward to Lisa Johnson, 1112 Crest Drive, Bealeton. $400,000 Bryan J. Simpson to Matthew Hambric, 6107 Waverly Way, Bealeton. $459,000 Donnie Faass to Raena Carlson, 7.3812 acres at 11278 St. Paul’s Road, about 3 miles NW of Remington. $530,000

Donna K. Plummer to Kenneth D. Iverson, 306 Hidden Creek Lane, Warrenton. $560,000 Luis D. Cruz-Villeda to Aaron Stenman, 108 Moffett Avenue, Warrenton. $365,000 Keith M. Mauck Sr. to Richard C. Byrd, 507 Colony Court, Warrenton. $490,000 Eric J. Maybach II to Todd Gwennap, 245 Roebling Street, Warrenton. $550,000 AGB Management Inc. to M&Z Real Estate Group LLC, 0.2000 acre at 225 East Shirley Hwy., Warrenton. $261,450 AGB Warranty Services LLC to M&Z Real Estate Group LLC, 0.4435 acre at 241 East Shirley Hwy. and 0.1830 acre at 233 East Shirley Hwy., Warrenton. $438,550

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OBITUARIES Anne Harrington Gay August 1, 1926 – August 6, 2021 Anne Marie Harrington Gay, who spent the last eight years of her life in Warrenton, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2021, at the Lake Manassas Health and Rehabilitation Center in Gainesville, surrounded by her family. She died five days after her 95th birthday. She grew up in Warren, Pennsylvania, as the fourth of five children. Anne was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Edward Harrington (1952) and Anna Munson Harrington (1967), her siblings, William Harrington (1945), Ella Harrington Cashman (2009), Alice Harrington Johnsen (2002), Dr. John L. Harrington (2021), her grandson, Patrick Ryan Gay (2007), her daughter-in-law, Pamela Jane Kettis Gay (2019), and her former husband, John Robert Gay (1984). Anne is survived by her three children, Elizabeth A. Gay of Warrenton, Timothy M. Gay (spouse Elizabeth Oualline Gay) of Vienna, VA, and Thomas J. Gay of Warrenton, as well as five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, including two great-grandsons born this spring, which delighted her. A medical technician by training, she received a degree from the Thomas Jefferson Medical Center in Philadelphia, having previously studied at the Norfolk campus of William & Mary University/VPI. She worked in the lab at the Warren Medical Center from 1963-1970 and at Warren General Hospital from 1970 until her retirement in 1990. After her graduation from Warren High School in 1943 at age 16, she lived with the family of her sister, Ella Harrington Cashman, and her husband, Dr. William M. Cashman, while he served as a surgeon at the Norfolk Naval Hospital during World War II. Upon returning to Warren, she pursued her career as a medical technologist at Warren General and became active in the Warren Players’ Club. After moving to Lansing, Michigan, with her husband, she moved to northern New Jersey with her young family in 1954, returning to Warren nine years later. For many years, she was a faithful member of Warren’s St. Joseph’s Catholic parish, serving as an usher. In 2013, she moved to Warrenton to be closer to her children and grandchildren. She loved old movies, dime store novels, the Great American Songbook, and the music of Tony Bennett, whose date of birth, she was always proud to point out, came just two days after her own. She also loved playing cards with her grandchildren, especially 500 Rummy, where she gave no quarter. A memorial service in Warren, PA, will be planned for later this year. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Warren County (PA) Historical Society (https://www.wchsmuseum.org/) or the Patrick Ryan Gay Scholarship Fund (https://www.patsq.com/).

Charles Carter Mackall “Carter” Charles Carter Mackall, “Carter,” 52 of The Plains, VA, died August 5, 2021, at home on his beloved family farm Selby of complications from colorectal cancer. Carter was born December 20, 1968 in Washington, D.C. He grew up in Alexandria, VA, where he attended St. Stevens School, and then graduated from the University of Montana. Carter had a lifelong interest in nature and conservation and was an avid metal detector and student of history and historical artifacts. For a time, he lived on Rock Creek in western Montana and in Alaska’s wilderness in a self-built log cabin. He loved and lived for the adventure promised in the wild untamed spaces of America. He is survived by his parents, Charlie and Mimi Mackall of The Plains, VA, and his brother John Mackall, sister-in-law Karen Mackall, nephew David and niece Katherine of Arlington, VA, as well as by his devoted dog “Trouble.” The graveside service will be private. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. A donation may be made in Carter’s name to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance (ccall5iance.org) or to The Clifton Institute in Warrenton (cliftoninstitute.org).

Dr. Ritchie Scott Knight Miss Virginia State College On August 1, 2021 Dr. Ritchie Scott Knight peacefully departed this life at the Fauquier Health and Rehabilitation Nursing Center in Warrenton, Virginia. Ritchie was born on October 12, 1934 in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Leolia Madison Scott Brown and granddaughter of the late Alfred Lee and Rebecca Madison. She attended public school in Washington D.C. and Fauquier County. She graduated at the age of 16 from Rosenwald High School in Warrenton, Virginia. Upon graduation, Ritchie furthered her education by matriculating at Virginia State College in Petersburg, Virginia where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education. Upon graduation she moved to Long Island, New York where she earned her Master´s Degree from New York University. She taught a number of years in Long Island, New York, Mount Vernon, New York and at Hart J. High School in Washington D.C. While teaching at Virginia State College she earned her Ph.D., Degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. She was a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. She was baptized at an early age at First Baptist Church, Warrenton, Virginia. After the passing of her mother she returned to her roots in Warrenton on Madison Street and she rejoined the Madison Town in Crowd. Also, she renewed her membership at First Baptist Church where she joined the Library Club, the Usher Board, the Pastor´s Aide Club and she became Vice President of the Missionary Circle. She also was a frequent visitor at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Warrenton, Virginia. When asked about her life story she replied when I get old I don´t want people saying what a sweet little old lady. I want them saying O Crap! What is she up to now? Ritchie is survived by her cousins: Alfreda (Haywood) Sharp, Lawrence (Teresa) Cook, Kevin (Sharon) Sharp, Darrin (Cassandra) Sharp, Dionne (Zuelaka) Sharp and a long list of friends.

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OBITUARIES Charlotte Ann Heath

Bessie Ann Baltimore

On Wednesday, August 4, 2021, Charlotte Ann Heath, Loving mother, sister, and grandmother went to be with the Lord. She passed peacefully at the age of 79 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center in Wilmington, NC Ann was born on January 21, 1942 in Hillsville, Virginia. She is the only daughter of five children, having four brothers, Doyal, James, Dannie, and Melvin. She worked the major of her life in the telephone business. She had two children a daughter Johanna and a son William. Ann had an amazing heart and kind soul. She loved to travel, shop, and talk to everyone. She didn’t know what a stranger was. She enjoyed flowers and had a compassion for all animals but was better known as The Cat Lady. Ann was preceded in death by her father Vinson Roy, her mother Bertie Nester, two brothers Doyal and Melvin, and her son Billy. She is survived by two brothers James (Kathy) and Dannie (CC) Her daughter Johanna (Wayne). Four grandchildren, Kim, John-Vinson, Cassie ( AJ) and Bobby (Marie) as well as 8 great grandchildren. Visitation is Monday, August 9, 2021 from 3-5pm at Moser Funeral Home 233 Broadview Ave. Warrenton, VA 20186, online condolences can be made at: moserfuneralhome.com

Bessie Ann Baltimore, 92, of Linden, VA, passed August 2, 2021. She was born on March 18, 1929. Bessie is survived by two daughters: Barbara Ann Richmond and Claudia Grant both of Linden, VA; and two grandsons, Oscar D. Grant, III of Bowie, MD; and Christopher Grant, Sr. of York, PA; Family will receive friends on Thursday, August 12, 2021, 11 am until 12 pm, with funeral services starting at 12 pm at Faith Christian Church, 6472 Duhollow Road, Warrenton, VA, 20187. Rev. Dr. Donald Reid will deliver the eulogy. Interment will be in Mt. Morris Community Cemetery, Hume, VA. Services will be streamed live at 12. Please click in the link provided at www.joynesfuneralhome.com where on line condolences may also be posted.

PEARL “MARIE” MINDER Pearl “Marie” Minder, age 90, of Warrenton, Virginia passed away peacefully at her daughters home in Cranberry Twp, PA on Sunday, July 11, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Marie was born in Warrenton, VA on December 25, 1930 to Walter and Pearl Mountjoy. She graduated from Warrenton High School and married the love of her life, Benjamin Minder shortly thereafter. Marie worked as a sales associate at the Vint Hill Farms Station PX and Four Seasons from where she retired. She then volunteered at the Fauquier Hospital for many years in the gift shop. Marie was a long time member of the Warrenton Baptist Church. Marie enjoyed walking and would light up when she saw an ice cream cone. She was a great cook and enjoyed cooking for the whole family. Marie made the best fried chicken, potato salad and lemon meringue pie you’ve ever tasted. We never once heard her complain about cooking dinner for her family. She also enjoyed keeping her home neat and tidy. Marie is survived by her three children, Ronnie, Ginger and Sandra, her brother David Mountjoy and wife Jean, sisters-in-laws Barbara and Nancy Mountjoy, eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and by many loving nieces, nephews, family and friends. Marie was preceded in death by her husband Benjamin, and seven siblings and spouses; Walter Mountjoy and wife Marilyn, Sumpter Ditta and husband James, Samuel Mountjoy and wife Donna, Marguerite Maletesta and husband William, John Mountjoy and wife Dolores, Vernon Mountjoy and Luther Mountjoy. A graveside service will be held at the Warrenton Cemetery on August 28th at 10:30 am.

Mildred Burgess Hanback Mildred Burgess Hanback, 92 of Warrenton, VA passed away on August 3, 2021 at Fauquier Hospital. She was born on Nov. 6, 1928 at Auburn in Fauquier County, a daughter of the late Dewitt T. Burgess and Geneva Fletcher Burgess. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce T. Hanback; her son, Stephen B. Hanback; and a granddaughter, Susan Hanback. Mrs. Hanback graduated as the valedictorian of her class at Calverton High School. She worked at the Department of Defense for a short period of time until she married and became a homemaker and secretary for the family company, Hanback Construction. Athletic and competitive in spirit, she enjoyed bowling, tennis and golfing where she was the Ladies Club Champion in 1977 at Fauquier Springs Country Club. She is survived by her daughter and her husband, Cheryl Ann and Charles Shepherd of Warrenton; her brother, Dewitt Burgess, niece, Karen (Michael) Cosner, Danville, VA and several other nieces and nephews. The family expresses thanks to the Blue Ridge Christian Home Bealeton, for the wonderful care of Mrs. Hanback. A private graveside service will be held at Warrenton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Fauquier SPCA, PO Box 733, Warrenton, VA 20188. Online condolences may be made at www. moserfuneralhome.com.

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OBITUARIES

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OBITUARIES Charles Alexander Bay, Jr.

Julie Sebastian Gray

Charles Alexander Bay, Jr., known as Alex Bay, died suddenly on July 31, 2021 at his home near Marshall, from natural causes. Bay was born in Seville, Spain, October 31, 1937. After service as an officer in the US Navy, he had a long career with Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC ). Bay was a life-long artist, naturalist, animal lover and supporter of human rights. He was a friend to many, known for his great sense of humor. His sculptures, videos, painting, and writing explored the pain of beauty of life. They surely will continue to fill many people with the incredible joy and love he felt for life. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles Alexander Bay, Sr. and Opal Bay. Alex is survived by his wife of 25 years, artist Welles Grey Bay of Marshall, daughter Sarah Bay Wiley of Falls Church, three granddaughters (Daisy, Cecelia, and Sally Wiley) and a sister, Cecelia Otto, of Union, Connecticut. In accordance with Bay’s wishes, there will be no public funeral or memorial service. In lieu of flowers or other tributes, please remember him when you feel joy outside in nature and by helping support human rights, the arts, and the welfare of animals. The family requests privacy at this time of mourning. “Long live the beauty that comes down and through and onto all of us.” Online condolences can be made at:moserfuneralhome.com

Julie Sebastian Gray, 44, died Sunday, August 1, 2021 at her home in Culpeper, Virginia. She was born August 11, 1976 in North Carolina to James Sebastian and Sharon Miksit. Julie is survived by two sons, Mason Gray and Logan Gray and the Father of her children, Kenneth Gray; Julie’s Father, James Sebastian; her Mother and step father, Sharon and Robert Miksit; one sister, Jennifer Shaw and husband, Eric; and a host of additional family members in Virginia and North Carolina. Julie loved Jesus, reciting and memorizing prayers like the Apostles Creed, art, music, writing, books, a heated philosophical debate, and a good glass of wine. Family meant everything to Julie. She left behind her definition of Home. “A gathering place for family to join together in laughter. The one place you will always be surrounded by those who love you. A place or feeling of belonging.” A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Culpeper United Methodist Church, 1233 Oaklawn Drive, Culpeper, Virginia with Pastor John Hemming officiating. An online guestbook and tribute wall are available at www.foundandsons.com. Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is serving the family. Please send all flowers and cards to the funeral home.

Carroll M. Kirk Tahra Sadrolashrafi Tahra Sadrolashrafi, 16 of Warrenton, VA passed away on August 8, 2021 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. Affectionately known as “T-Cup”, “T” or “Tat-i-ly”, she was born on Feb. 7, 2005 in Warrenton. She attended Warrenton Baptist Tiny Tots, Brumfield Elementary School and had completed ninth-grade at Auburn Middle School. She is survived by her parents, Farhad “Fred” and Michelle Coro-Sadrolashrafi; her brother, Lawrence Coro; her maternal grandmother, Nancy Fletcher and many other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 13, 2021 from 10:00 AM until her funeral service begins at 11:00 AM at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton. Interment will follow at Bright View Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Children’s National Medical Center, 111 Michigan Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20010. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.

Mr. Carroll M. Kirk, 76 of Fredericksburg, passed away on Thursday July 29, 2021 at Johnston-Willis Medical Center, Richmond surrounded by his loving family. Carroll was preceded in death by his parents, Turner and Lucille Kirk. He served in the United States Air Force for several years and later worked as a store Manager for Roberts Oxygen company. He was a member of the American Legion Post #72 and the Moose Lodge #1695 both of Warrenton. Carroll is survived by his wife of 39 years, Cindy; three children, Jenna Vito (Robert) of Midlothian, Matthew Kirk of Fredericksburg and Sonya Jacobs (Lee) of Remington; a brother, Franklin “Cotton” Kirk (Carla) of Front Royal; a sister, Grace Kirk Huffman of Greenville, VA; three granddaughters, Clara, Kennedy and Brittany and numerous nieces, nephew and extended family. Services will be private at a later date. Online condolences may be expressed to Mr. Kirk’s family at www. moserfuneralhome.com

It’s not the length of life, but the depth of life – Ralph Waldo Emerson

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OBITUARIES Jonathan Mayhew Rowley (“Jon”) Jonathan Mayhew Rowley (“Jon”) passed away on August 4th, 2021, at the age of 79, in Warrenton, Virginia. His battle with many serious health conditions over the past several years is evidence that he was stronger than most, as he faced them all head-on with a smile, and puzzled every doctor along the way. Jon was a loving father, friend, partner, and soon-to-be grandfather. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to a family with roots back to the Mayflower. But he spent most of his life in the Northern Virginia area where he built a family and a career. He graduated from Fairfax High School as a star football player, and from American University magna cum laude. Jon remained deeply loyal to the friends of his youth throughout his entire life. He loved to teach tennis, ski out West, and play golf, but his true love was working on anything with an engine. Jon had the “gift of gab” which afforded him a great career as a leading salesman. He was the life of every party. He is survived by his two children, Lauren and Cole; his three siblings, Susannah, Belinha, and Josh; and his partner, Jackie. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and anyone who was lucky enough to have a conversation with him over the past 79 years. A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS, 66675, http:// woundedwarriorproject.org. Online condolences may be expressed at www.moserfuneralhome. com.

Places of Worship

Beverly Reusser Beverly Reusser, 73, of Manassas, Virginia passed away on July 1, 2021. There will be a memorial service at Bull Run Unitarian Universalists, 9350 Main Street, Manassas, VA at 1pm on Saturday 8/14/2021. Join Zoom Meeting: h t t p s : / / z o o m . u s / j / 8487866672?pwd=VXU4TCtIOEY4VE4wOURIL0p5QVlQQT09

Henry Ruford Washington, Jr. Henry Ruford Washington, Jr., 50, of Midland, VA, passed August 3, 2021. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, 11:00 am, at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery, 4487 Ebenezer Church Road, Midland, VA, 22728. Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com

Simple and Complex Estates

Fallon, Myers & Marshall, llP 110 Main Street Warrenton, VA 20186

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Robert Lee James Robert Lee James, 84, of Warrenton, VA, passed August 2, 2021. Graveside services will be held on Friday, August 13, 2021, 12:00 pm, at Hollywood Cemetery, Kings Hill Road, Bealeton, VA, 22712. Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com

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

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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

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

DELAYED GRIEF Grief is unpredictable and takes many forms. For some, it can take a while to truly settle in, and this is known as delayed grief. It can occur months to years after losing a loved one and can often take people by surprise. Changes in behavior, as well as emotional reactions, can occur. Delayed grief happens for many reasons and is the brain’s way of insulating someone from a painful experience so temporary functioning can continue. People can’t always process loss right after it happens. Delayed grief is common for those with a lot on their plate during the time of the loss, which creates a need to carry on without taking much time to process what has happened. When someone we cherish dies, there is grief that needs to be shared. Expressions of sympathy and the offering of yourself to help others following the funeral are welcomed. Your local funeral director can help family and friends locate available resources and grief recovery programs in your area. If you would like to learn 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. “Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” George Bernard Shaw

Doris Jeanne Ranno Doris Jeanne Ranno from Warrenton, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at the home she and her late husband Richard Anthony (Dick) Ranno built together. She was 93 years old. Born in Canton, Ohio, daughter of the late David Harshbarger and Kathrine Faith Confer, sister of the late Donald Harshbarger, she resided in Sea Cliff, New York until moving to Nokesville, Virginia in 1973, then to Warrenton in 1985. Jeanne devoted her talents and energies to raising four children while also devoting herself to volunteer work with a number of organizations including the I.O.O.F whose purpose is giving aid to those in need and to pursuing projects for the benefit of all mankind. She also held a series of fulfilling positions in the hospitality industry. Later in her life she began a chapter of domestic and international travel. She is survived by her three sons, Richard, Russell, and Glen; her daughter Kathryn and her husband, Ron Nelsen, and her Grandson Gary. A memorial service for Jeanne will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA 20186 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Charles C. Smith officiating. Burial will be private at a later date. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to Capital Caring Hospice, 24419 Millstream Drive, Aldie, Virginia 20105, or Fauquier County Fire and Rescue, 30 John Marshall Street, Warrenton, VA 20186.

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45 RPM record collection original 50’s, 60’s app 2500 various prices 571-344-4300. Don´t limit your advertising to only the Internet!! $7 (items under $200 Free) will get your merchandise for sale items in print Classifieds and O n l i n e ! C a l l 540-878-2491, email to: jcobert@fauquier. com Deadline is Monday at 3 pm. Private party only. END ROLLS. We have newspaper end rolls. Very limited. Located at Fauquier Times, 540-347-4222. You must call to make pick up arrangements. Due to COVID. $5 each. ENZO Italian electric bicycle. White w/ luggage rack-20” wheels-like new $975-240-405-8602 FOR SALE: Theodore Haviland Rosalinde New York China. 6 Dinner Plates, 5 cups & 7 saucers, 2 salad bowls w/plates, & 1 platter. $100 for all. If interested call 540-270-0599.

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ADAMS CUSTOM SERVICES, LLC. Siding, Windows, Roofing. Visit us online at adamscustomservices.com. or call 540-349-8125. Free estimates 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 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

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North´s Tree Service & Landscaping. Complete tree service. All phases of landscaping. 540-533-8092

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Chevrolet 1979 Corvette. 2 Door Coupe. Restored frame, original engine ,113k miles, runs great but has not been rebuilt. New paint, New interior, glass T-tops and all underneath. Beautiful car. Garage kept and covered. Excellent cond. $14,500. 540-752-9144

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Addison´s Building & Remodeling. Additions, basements, b a t h r o o m s , sundecks, repairs. Licensed Insured. 540-244-2869 Affordable Roofing with Terry´s Handyman Services, LLC. Licensed & Insured. Commercial & residential. Senior discounts. 540-270-7938 Power Washing, Go from Green to Clean!!540-642-2349, 703-987-5096. Licensed & Insured! Remodeling & custom homes, Certified aging in place specialist. jprimeco@aol. com 540-439-1673. Class A, GC, LEED AP, CAPS. 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

2006 Scion TC Very low miles - only 71,000 Extra clean. Black w/int. like new. Garage-kept. $6750. Call now. 540-840-1090 FORD 2008 V6, 2WD Only 78k miles Extra cab, black w/gray leather seats, Bed cover, 20“ wheels, Very good condition. Rare find for only $ 8 9 0 0 . C a l l 540.786.9177 or 540.710.3274 VW 2007 Beetle Convertible - RED. One owner. Garage kept. Leather interior. Heated seats. A/C. Automatic. AM/FM/CD player. New tires. Very good condition $7,700 540-287-0411

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Kettle Run Football 1st Annual Cougar 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Sept 4th; 9:00 AM Kettle Run High School, Nokesville To register online, visit http://www. 1stannualcougar5k.racewire.com More information or Questions, email krfootballmoms@gmail.com

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3124 Beulah Rd, at Beulah Baptist Church, Markham VA will have a food pantry on 1:30pm-3pm Please contact Cecelia Williams at 540.364.2428. Church number 540.364.2626. Walnut Grove Baptist Church Community Outreach & Gospel Concert

Sat, August 28th, - 11a-6p A day of fellowship and fun! We have games and prizes for children and adults alike. Deacon Tony Bailey is our event coordinator. He can be reached at 540-347-0954 for more info. Rain date:September 18, 2021.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 19, 2021 The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a work session beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 19, 2021 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 19, 2021 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia: 1. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT – TEXT-21-015463 – A Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Articles 3, 5 and 15 to review the approval process for Places of Worship. (Kara Krantz, Staff) 2. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMPLIANCE REVIEW – COMR-21-015322 – WENXIAN JI & DEYU WANG (OWNERS)/BORREGO SOLAR (APPLICANT) – MEETZE ROAD SOLAR 1, LLC – An application for a Comprehensive Plan Compliance Review, in accord with Code of Virginia Section 15.2-2232, as to whether the proposed location of a utility scale solar project is substantially in accord with the Comprehensive Plan. The property is located at 8515 Meetze Road, Cedar Run District. (PIN 6993-24-9129-000) (Adam Shellenberger, Staff) 3. SPECIAL EXCEPTION – SPEX-21-015491 – KARLA M. SORENSEN, TRUSTEE; MIDLAND ASQUIP, LLC; STUART LOGAN AURRE FOR ELIZABETH W. WINELAND, TRUSTEE; LAURA W. WINELAND; LAURA W. WINELAND, CUSTODIAN; RICHARD H. & ELIZABETH W. WINELAND JOINT TRUST; RICHARD H. WINELAND, TRUSTEE; AND ROBERT CARTER WINELAND (OWNERS)/ALLAN MYERS VA, INC. (APPLICANT) – ALLAN MYERS VA, INC. – An application for a Category 17 Special Exception to establish an asphalt mixing plant. The property is located at 5003 Midland Road, Cedar Run District. (PIN 7809-97-8983-000, 7819-07-3954-000 and 7819-07-4501-000) (Kara Krantz, 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: http://agenda.fauquiercounty.gov/. 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 do so remotely in keeping with the County’s efforts to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus and protect the health, safety and welfare of the community. The meeting may be viewed on Fauquier County Government Channel 23 and can be livestreamed at http:// fauquier-va.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1. Citizens desiring to participate in the meeting remotely are required to register in advance. Instructions are available on the County website at www.fauquiercounty.gov/ PCVirtualMeeting. Citizens wishing to appear in person should arrive prior to the start time of the meeting. No face covering is required if fully vaccinated. We ask that all persons in the room or building who are not fully vaccinated wear masks or face coverings. Comments will be limited to three minutes. Fauquier County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request. Citizens requiring reasonable accommodation for disabilities should contact Meredith Meixner, Planning Associate, at (540) 422-8210.

Public Notices V I R G I N I A: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FAUQUIER COUNTY Charles J. Chavis; Plaintiff v. CIVIL NO. CL21-270 Unknown Heirs of Joseph Vesson, Rose Vesson, and Ella Taylor All interested persons including heirs, devisees and successors (and their spouses and creditors) of Joseph Vesson (sometime Vessel), his wife Rose Vesson, their children John Vesson, Ida Lomax, Ella Taylor, Ella’s daughter Catherine Taylor Holmes, her husband Ivan Holmes / James Holmes, in those three tracts of land near Old Dumfries Road (Route 667), Catlett, Cedar Run Magisterial District, Fauquier County, Virginia, assessed as Tax Map Pin # 7922-74-6806-000 (2.8677 acres), Tax Map Pin # 7922-75-5253-000 (2.0081 acres) and Tax Map Pin # 7922-74-8818-000 (1/8 acres), described by plat in Deed Book 1620, page 994, who are all made parties hereto as PARTIES UNKNOWN. Patrick J. Taylor; Sadie Louise Taylor, his wife; Maurice N. Taylor; William M. Taylor; Rose E. Taylor, his wife Addresses Unknown S. Howard Sheppard; Bell L. Sheppard, his wife; 7304 Lighthouse Court; Burke, VA 22015 Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this Cause is to quiet title to the property in Charles J. Chavis, terminating the interests of all defendants and any other persons; to remove any clouds on title; and for such other relief as equity may require. And the Bill of Complaint stating that there are or may be persons, whose names are unknown, interested in the subject to be disposed of, and briefly describes the nature of such interest, which persons have been made defendants by the general description of “PARTIES UNKNOWN” It is therefore ORDERED that this Order be published once a week for four successive weeks in the Fauquier Times and that the said parties do appear on or before the 27 day of August, 2021 in the Clerk’s Office of this Court and do what is necessary to protect their respective interests herein. ENTER this the 30 day of June 2021. Stephen E. Sincavage,Judge I ASK FOR THIS: Robert deT. Lawrence, IV, Esq. VSB#03779 Antonio R. Benedi, Esq. VSB#86977 Walker Jones, P.C. 31 Winchester Street Warrenton, VA 2018-2896 540-347-9223 Counsel for Plaintiff

PUBLIC INFORMATION HEARING The Virginia Department of Historic Resources will conduct a public information hearing of the Vint Hill Farms Station Historic District on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm and will be a virtual meeting. Details may be found on our website at https://www.dhr. virginia.gov/boards/forthcomingpublic-meetings/. Public comment regarding the proposal will be taken at the time of the hearing or can be sent to: Director Julie Langan, Dept of Historic Resources, 2801 Kensington Ave, Richmond, VA 23221.This proposal has been recommended eligible for the Virginia Landmarks and National Registers. This proposal will be presented to the State Review Board and the Board of Historic Resources on September 23, 2021, at James Madison’s Montpelier. For a copy of the proposal and/or a boundary map contact Aubrey VonLindern at Aubrey.VonLindern@dhr. virginia.gov or (540) 868-7029.

V I R G I N I A: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FAUQUIER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF MADDOX JOSEPH NIV (Birth Certificate Registration ADOPTION NO: CA21-1 Number 145-11-049270 registered in the Commonwealth of Virginia) by CAITLIN MARIE FANNING and WILLIAM LEE FANNING, II ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of the above captioned matter is the adoption of MADDOX JOSEPH NIV by the Petitioners, CAITLIN MARIE FANNING and WILLIAM LEE FANNING, II. It appearing by affidavit that the last known address of the Respondent, ANTHONY JOSEPH NIV, is 1725 N. 21st Street, Richmond, Virginia 23223, the Respondent’s present whereabouts are unknown, and diligence has been used by or on behalf of the Petitioners to ascertain in what county or city the Respondent is without effect, it is ORDERED that the Respondent appear on or before the 3rd day of September, 2021 before this Court and protect his interests herein. And it is further ORDERED that the above paragraphs be published once a week for four successive weeks in The Fauquier Times, a newspaper of general circulation in the County of Fauquier. The Clerk of this Court shall post this Order at the front door of the courthouse, and shall mail a copy of this Order to the Respondent at the address, if any, given in the affidavit of the Plaintiff filed herein. Entered this 13th day of July, 2021. Gail H. Barb, Clerk Haley N. Gray; Deputy ClerkClerk of the Circuit Court of Fauquier County I ASK FOR THIS: KRISTEN M. YURKOWSKI WIGHT, ESQ. Virginia State Bar No. 86973 THE REED LAW FIRM, P.L.L.C. 9200 Church Street, Suite 200 Manassas, Virginia 20110 (p) 703-530-8810; (f) 703-530-8815 kyurkowski@reedlawva.com Counsel for Petitioners

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St. John the Evangelist Church & School in Warrenton, Virginia seeks a Business Manager/Accountant to over the finances of the parish church and school. The successful candidate will be responsible for payroll, accounts payable and receivable, financial reporting, internal controls, cash management, and maintenance of Chart of Accounts. This position is also responsible for Human Resource for the church and school in coordination with the Diocesan HR Office. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, preferably a background in human resources, and at least two years related experience. Proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel and good communication and organization skills are required. The ideal candidate is a practicing Catholic with experience in school and/or nonprofit accounting. This is a part-time position (30 hours per week) Please send resumes with references to Fr. Smith at frsmith@sje1.org. Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222

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Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | August 11, 2021

Welcome to the new legacy! Still your bank. On April 1, 2021, The Fauquier Bank merged with Virginia National Bank. The combined bank will cover the counties of Fauquier, Prince William, Frederick, and Albemarle, and the cities of Richmond and Charlottesville. Bringing together over 140 years of combined banking experience to our community. The transition of the combined bank will take some time, but we expect to serve all clients at all locations by August 2021. Welcome to the new legacy! As we continue to grow, we will never lose sight of the critical ingredients to our continued success. Exceptional service begins and ends with people. That’s why we say, “It’s all about people . . . and always will be.” Visit TFB.bank/about-us for more information!