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As cats multiply in summer months, Piedmont area shelters struggle to keep up Fauquier County has advantages but still feels like it’s losing the battle By Kate Seltzer
Contributing Writer
It’s impossible to know how many free-roaming cats are in Fauquier County, but you can bet that it’s more than you’d guess. The number is certainly in the thousands. One report estimates Virginia has as many as 2.1 million free-roaming cats, about half of which are unowned, based on a model used by researchers at University of California-Davis. All those cats pose a significant threat to local wildlife and public health, and the problem is worsening. But the situation in Fauqui-
er County could be worse, said Devon Settle, executive director of the Fauquier SPCA. “Even though the cat population is at a crisis level, and it has been for quite a while, even though we are very overpopulated in Fauquier and surrounding counties, we actually have a lot more resources in Fauquier and Loudoun and Fairfax,” she said. “It’s worse the farther south you go because they don’t have the resources that we have to even attempt to deal with the problem.” The Fauquier SPCA, for instance, offers a low-cost spay and neuter program for cat owners who could not otherwise afford it and for homeless animals. It’s an important See CATS, page 4
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A volunteer plays with kittens at the Fauquier SPCA earlier this summer. Cat populations surge with the birth of kittens each spring and summer.
School libraries will alert a parent every time a child checks out an item By Meghan Mangrum Deputy Editor
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Town Council could vote Tuesday on Warrenton Village Center housing project The Warrenton Town Council held a public hearing Tuesday for a project that could radically rebuild the Warrenton Village Center as apartments, shops and public spaces. The proposal calls for nearly 400 apartments, townhomes and new commercial space off Broadview Avenue and Oak Springs Drive, with 54 of those housing units earmarked as affordable housing. Some argue the development could meet the growing need for more housing in the town. Others worry it is “too modern” or belongs in Northern Virginia — not in Fauquier County. Council members could vote whether to approve the project on Tuesday or defer the vote a month. Visit fauquier.com for updates from Tuesday’s meeting
All Fauquier County Public Schools parents will be alerted every time their child checks something out from the school library this school year. The move comes as some parents want greater control over what materials their children can access at school — and as educators balance increasing demands and responsibilities. Last school year, parents or caregivers were able to opt-in to be notified each time their student checked out an item. But school officials said the process for notifying parents — which required librarians to check if each student’s parents had opted in and then manually send an alert — was too arduous and time-consuming for educators. “We want to maximize the impact of our librarians,” David Kuzma, instructional supervisor for history and library and media services for the division, said at a June
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In recent years, many parents have wanted greater control over the materials their children have access to at school. school board meeting. “There’s a lot of procedure involved (in the process). A lot of mistakes and it takes up a lot of time, too, so eliminating that process will allow our librarians to spend more time assisting our students in research and in curriculum with teachers.” See LIBRARY, page 4
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What to know as Fauquier County students return to school By Meghan Mangrum Deputy Editor
Students walk toward Fauquier High School on the first day of the 2021-22 school year in Warrenton.
Wednesday is the first day of school for nearly 11,000 Fauquier County Public Schools students. In addition to new haircuts and bookbags, classrooms and teachers, some other changes are in store for the 2024-25 school year. Here’s what students, families and community members need to know.
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Start times + school schedules
The first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 14. Fauquier County’s 19 schools operate on three bell schedules for different grade levels. The standard school start and dismissal times are: • High schools: 7:30 a.m. to 2:35 p.m. • Middle schools: 7:30 a.m. to 2:25 p.m. • Elementary schools: 8:35 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. Marshall Middle School follows the elementary schedule. If you aren’t sure about your child’s school, you can find your school zone by looking up your address at https://www.fcps1.org/about-us/departments/transportation/for-parents/ school-boundary-zones.
Traffic impact and speed zones
Automated camera and radar systems will be live in 12 county school zones during morning drop-off and pickup this school year. Those caught speeding during a school zone period will be issued
a citation. In 2020, the Virginia General Assembly voted to give state and local law enforcement agencies the authority to install speed cameras in work and school zones. Only schools outside a town’s limits, such as schools within Warrenton’s town limits, will have photo enforcement equipment. Those schools are Auburn Middle, Claude Thompson Elementary, Coleman Elementary, Hunter Ritchie Elementary, Grace Miller Elementary, Greenville Elementary, HM Pearson Elementary, Kettle Run High, Liberty High, Marshall Middle, Mary Walter Elementary, P.B. Smith Elementary and Southeastern Alternative.
New cellphone policy
Classrooms will be cellphone-free this year under a new policy — and an executive order issued by Gov. Glenn Youngkin last month. Youngkin directed the Virginia Depart-
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ment of Education to develop guidance for school divisions on how to “implement cellphone-free education” and divisions are expected to update their policies by January. Fauquier County Public Schools announced that cellphones will be prohibited for students — and teachers — in the classroom and during instructional time. The division said it would release further guidance to families ahead of the first day of school, but it is unclear if it has done so at this time.
Library alerts
All parents will soon know what their children are checking out from the school library. Under new policy guidelines announced in 2022 that gave parents greater control over what their children can access in a school library, parents or caregivers were able to opt-in to be notified what their student was checking out. This year, however, due to the logistics of sending out notices only to certain students, all families will be automatically opted-in to receive these alerts, staff told school board members this summer. Parents can also search each school’s catalog online at fcps1library.follettdestiny.com.
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Four schools have new principals this school year. David Ferguson took the helm at Fauquier High in July. The former principal, Kraig Kelican, died as a result of a car accident last fall. Angela Castaldy is the new principal of Marshall Middle School; she had been an assistant principal at the school. Grace Miller Elementary School officially has a new principal — Mark Rendell, who was the interim principal last year.
Mountain Vista Governor’s School also has a new leader. Ladona Gorham was named interim director of the school in July.
School safety updates and upgrades
Every school’s entrance has finally been upgraded with advanced security features and completed security vestibules. The vestibules establish one secured point of entry for each school, complete with ballistic protection and security cameras. It also requires employees to use their badges to get into the school and others to call the front office for entry. The construction projects were part of a countywide push to increase safety at each school. This summer, school leaders also participated in an active shooter training scenario at Kettle Run High and Greenville Elementary School alongside law enforcement and emergency responders. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency conducted the exercise on June 27 in partnership with the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office, the Fauquier County Fire Rescue System and the school division to ensure various division employees are prepared for such a scenario.
New career courses
High school seniors can enroll in two new hands-on courses this year through a partnership with Laurel Ridge Community College. Beginning this semester, some high school seniors will be able to enroll in HVAC Level 1 and Plumbing Level 1 courses, providing comprehensive training in these trades and making use of Laurel Ridge’s new Fauquier Trades Center facility. The courses are available to students thanks to FastForward grant funding, which offsets a portion of tuition, and the school division pays the other portion for each student, according to a memorandum of understanding the school board approved this month, laying out the conditions of the division’s partnership with Laurel Ridge’s Skilled Trades Academy. Deputy editor Meghan Mangrum can be reached at mmangrum@fauquier.com.
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Fauquier Chamber to host discussion on economic development Panel will include Warrenton Town Manager Frank Cassidy, County Administrator Janelle Downs, others
Staff Report The Fauquier Chamber of Commerce is hosting a discussion on economic development in Warrenton and Fauquier County next week. The event, “The Value of Economic Development for the Community,” will feature eight guests who will discuss job creation and increasing property values as well as how to support local businesses and improve public services in the community. Panelists include local business and town leaders and several county officials. They include: • Fauquier County Supervisor Kevin Carter, who represents the Center District • Christine Kriz, director Laurel Ridge Small Business Development Center • Frank Cassidy, Warrenton town manager • Doug Parsons, director of Fauquier County Economic Development • Janelle Downs, Fauquier County administrator • Mallory Stribling, deputy Fauquier County administrator • Eric Maybach, Fauquier County commissioner of revenue • Holly Meade, director of Fauquier Community Development The discussion will be moderated by Fauquier Times Publisher Scott Elliot. Residents and attendees will also have the chance to get an “insider’s look” at the Fauquier County budget and how it impacts the community’s growth. Local business leaders can also learn how they can contribute to the future success of Fauquier County. The event is from 8 to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday,
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The Culpeper Street entrance to the Fauquier County Circuit Court building in Warrenton. Aug. 20 in the Sycamore Room of Fauquier Health at 500 Hospital Dr. in Warrenton Registration is $15 for chamber members and $25 for non-members. A breakfast buffet will be served. Find more information and register online
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School libraries will alert a parent every time a child checks out an item LIBRARY, from page 1 While most school officials applauded the move to relieve the additional burden on librarians, some still worry about students’ privacy rights and the message that children could receive about monitoring what they read. Katie Lang, a parent and member of the advocacy group Fauquier United to Support Education, or FUSE, said if she wants to know what her children are reading, she just asks them. “I can see how a parent in good faith would opt in to be able to say, ‘I see you’re reading this book,’” Lang said. “We definitely don’t want to send the message that books themselves are dangerous, especially books in our schools.” The policy — allowing parents to sign up to be notified each time their child checked out an item — stemmed from parent concerns about the possibility that there might be sexually explicit or otherwise inappropriate materials in school libraries. As in many communities across the country, some Fauquier County parents began demanding more control over their child’s education — and challenging books and materials their children had access to — following the pandemic. In 2022, the local chapter of Moms for Liber-
ty challenged more than a dozen books and criticized the school division’s process for reviewing library materials Nearly 400 books were targeted for bans in Virginia libraries last year — among the most in the nation — according to the American Library Association. Fauquier County Public Schools established an advisory committee and updated its process for how books are reviewed in response to a challenge following the 2022 controversy. “Though there were some requests for review, no complaints of books or reading materials have been fully pursued within FCPS during the 202223 or 2023-24 school years,” spokesperson Erica Yelland said in an email to the Fauquier Times. “No books have been removed or restricted for all students except for ensuring appropriate placement by grade level, but FCPS parents have the authority and ability to restrict library materials for their own children,” she added. Kuzma said that communication seems to have improved over the past few years as the division has updated its policies. “We want to have that partnership in the library like we do in the classroom with our teach-
ers,” he said. Lang participated in the committee of administrators, parents and teachers that helped guide the division’s new policies and procedures. She said it seemed that many parents didn’t opt in to receiving library alerts — many parents already receive dozens of messages from their child’s school. But she isn’t critical of the change this year, especially after hearing school staff describe the logistical burden on educators. “I appreciate that this is being done in an effort to streamline the process logistically,” she said. “It’s compelling when you think about the idea that when you have a class of 25 students and each are checking out two books as they leave the library, that is burdensome.” Fauquier County Public School parents can also review each school’s catalog at fcps1library. follettdestiny.com and notify school librarians of items they want to restrict for their children. Deputy editor Meghan Mangrum can be reached at mmangrum@fauquier.com Want to stay up to date on the best stories about Life in the Piedmont? Sign up for the Fauquier Times’ daily newsletter, The LIP, online at www. fauquier.com/newsletters.
As cats multiply in summer months, Piedmont area shelters struggle to keep up CATS, from page 1 resource for a practice called “trap, neuter and return,” or TNR, because free-roaming cats would otherwise breed at an exponential rate. Free-roaming, unspayed cats can have two litters a year, with an average of three to six kittens at a time. Those numbers add up fast. “Vint Hill is big in our program with a feral cat population,” Settle said. “A lot of the grocery stores in the different towns have populations of feral cats. Some are managed. Some can be on people’s private residences or farms, and they just don’t control the breeding, and then they end up with hundreds of cats that they can’t handle.” Organizations such as the Fauquier SPCA are stepping in to fill the gap in services, but it’s not always clear who is responsible for cat problems. Though county code prohibits dogs from running at large, no such ordinance exists for cats. Fauquier Animal Control doesn’t step in unless a cat is sick, injured or dead. But the effort to trap, neuter and return is an uphill battle. During kitten season, generally from April to October, the Fauquier SPCA averages 10 to 15 sterilizations a day, just of cats brought in by good Samaritans or the Fauquier County Animal Control unit. Settle says it comes out to between 800 and 1,000 cats a year. To stabilize cat populations, experts say, 70% of a cat colony has to be sterilized — every year. Some advocates say neutering efforts aren’t enough by themselves to create meaningful change. And in the meantime, the effects can be devastating.
Threat to wildlife
Cats kill 2.1 billion birds every year in the U.S. by some estimates. While it’s not clear how many birds
Cat Rescues Of the dozens of organizations that participated in this year’s annual Give Local Piedmont community fundraiser, more than $76,000 raised went to local cat rescue organizations.
Organizations in the area that rescue or care for cats include: • Rapp Cats • Madison Community Cats (MadCats) • For the Cat’s Sake • Forgotten Felines of Culpeper
Other animal rescues in the area include: PHOTO BY FLORENCE SHEN
A volunteer rubs a cat at the Fauquier SPCA. Many feral cats cannot be rehomed. are killed at the county level, Tom Blackburn, advocacy chair of the Audubon Society of Northern Virginia, said the impact goes beyond direct killing of birds. “It’s tough to be a little bird,” Blackburn said. “I can tell you that, for instance, for a chickadee pair that raises one brood of chickadees, over 15 days, they need about 9,000 caterpillars in order to raise their babies to the point where they can first leave the nest. If there are cats in the area, those birds are going to fly farther away to avoid the cats in order to find their caterpillars to feed their young, which puts more stress on the adults and also makes it less likely that they’re going to find enough food to feed those babies until they can grow.” Though neutering can eventually reduce cat reproduction rates, the “return” part of the process does not make birds and other wildlife, such as lizards and small mammals, safer for the duration of the cat’s life. “Every wildlife center in Virginia gets a huge number of mostly birds, but also reptiles and mammals, caught by cats,” said Sharon Quillen Adams, chair of the Virginia Alliance for Animal Shelters. “By and large, they die because of the way
• Fauquier SPCA • Culpeper Humane Society • Middleburg Humane Foundation • Paws for Seniors • Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL) the cat preys. Retractable claws and teeth result in a situation where the infection that the cats carry is already sort of stuck into the animal. It’s very difficult to save them.” Adams says the life of an outdoor cat can also be deeply traumatic. There’s a multitude of ways a little cat can die in the wild — flea anemia, fights with each other or other animals, cars, BB guns.
Return or remove
In 2021, the then-chair of the Virginia House Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee called for local stakeholders to form a workgroup to come up with legislation to curb free-roaming cat populations. Both Adams and Blackburn participated. The group produced a report, signed by most but not all of its members, that advocated for a trap-and-remove strategy, better public education efforts about the importance of keeping cats indoors and ensuring they are spayed or neutered and adopting a Virginia-wide cat-management policy. The report did not specify how cats should be removed, instead leaving that strategy up to individual government agencies. It does say that
many, but not all, free-roaming cats, especially kittens, can be rehomed. Earlier this year, Virginia House Del. Bobby Orrock, R-Spotsylvania, introduced a bill to establish minimum standards for a model free-roaming cat plan. The legislation died in committee earlier this year after heavy opposition from groups such as the Virginia Federation of Humane Societies and the Richmond SPCA. As it stands, shelters in some Virginia municipalities are not required to take in free-roaming cats. No-kill shelters are incentivized not to take in stray cats because they’re already overburdened and could be forced to euthanize animals if populations surged. Fauquier SPCA’s Settle says to keep pet cats inside and make sure they’re spayed and neutered. She’s not sure if the cat colonies will ever be under control. “I definitely feel like (it) is a losing battle,” Settle said. “But if we stop, it’s only going to get worse.” Reach Kate Seltzer at kseltzer@ fauquier.com. Want to stay up to date on the best stories about Life in the Piedmont? Sign up for the Fauquier Times’ daily newsletter, The LIP, online at www.fauquier.com/newsletters.
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At the Open Box a little hunting can yield a lot of savings Two friends launch a new ‘bin’ store in Warrenton
Shopper scour the bins of overstocked and returned products from large retailers, looking for bargains, at Open Box in Warrenton.
By Megan Rudacille Contributing Writer
For bargain hunters, Warrenton’s new “bin” store, The Open Box, offers a boxful of discounts and deals to shoppers who are willing to dig. Friends Brittany Davis and Brandy Edwards founded The Open Box, which opened June 28 in the Warrenton Towne Center. The shop features overstock, returned and outof-season merchandise from major retailers, all at deeply discounted prices. These products are piled into large wooden bins across the shop floor for shoppers to hunt through. “It’s kind of like a fun little treasure hunt,” Edwards said. The Open Box’s bins offer home goods and decor, tools, outdoor supplies, electronics, toys, clothing and more. Retail suppliers include Amazon, Target, Home Depot and Lowe’s. The store is open six days a week, closing on Thursdays to restock with new products. All items in the store sell for a flat price depending on the day of the week, dropping from $15 on Fridays to $1 on Wednesdays, when remaining stock from the past week is sold off. The shop features light wood and white faux brick accents, and displays a sage green logo designed by Edwards herself across its walls. “Test station” tables are set up along
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the sides of the store for shoppers to examine products out of their boxes. Customer Cathy Pierce has become a frequent shopper at The Open Box since the store’s opening, making purchases ranging from pool floats to cleaning supplies to toys for her grandchildren. She showed off a backpack she purchased at the store for $5. “At Walmart, they were $25, and they weren’t as nice,” Pierce said. Another shopper expressed her excitement at finding curtains originally priced at $60 for $5, Monday’s set price. Pierce applauded the high quality of The Open Box’s products despite their lowered cost. “I think they’re very nice, and it’s been clean,” Pierce said. “When I took things out to [test them], it worked.” On its Facebook page, the Open Box aims to create a shopping experience for “everyday people.” With
both owners having their own big families to support, Edwards emphasized the importance of cost-effective products while nationally prices have risen with inflation. “It’s hard. Groceries have gone up, so you can’t always go out and buy something for yourself, or sometimes, it’s a necessity,” Edwards said. “In here, we have things that maybe you want or need, and you can afford it.” With one of her six children accompanying her at the store, Edwards described founding and running The Open Box as a family affair. “My husband and [Davis’] built the bins from scratch, built the wall, built everything,” Edwards said. “[The store was] just something that we could do and build for our families and for ourselves.” Management and shoppers alike described seeing large crowds at
The Open Box so far. Edwards specifically noted Fridays, featuring all new stock, and Wednesdays, with the lowest prices, as the busiest, with lines out the door. “People are getting the word out, and we’ve had a great turnout for a new business,” Edwards said. Edwards said she was pleased by the promising start for the store. Even those with just a few extra dollars might find something they need, she said. “That may not be a lot to somebody, but you can come here and use that, and say, ‘Hey, I found something for $5,’ and it’s made their week,” Edwards said. Want to stay up to date on the best stories about Life in the Piedmont? Sign up for the Fauquier Times’ daily newsletter, The LIP, online at www.fauquier.com/newsletters.
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Weekend happenings: Watermelon festival, cornhole contest By Sondra Anzalone Contributing Writer
The Olympic games are over, but you can still go for the gold at the Watermelon Festival and 5K and Fun Run. When you cross the finish line, celebrate the sweet taste of victory with free watermelon samples, games and more at this farm fundraiser. Or compete in a Cornhole Tournament and raise a glass to charitable causes at Old Trade Brewery. Feel like a crab-cracking champion at the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s annual Crab Festival. Be sure to buy your ticket before the event; various packages are available depending on your hunger level. All proceeds will benefit scholarships and public service programs in Prince William County. Finally, not all heroes wear capes. When you go out to Save the Monarchs, don your long pants and sunscreen. And bring some water so you can keep yourself hydrated while you gather milkweed and caterpillars to raise in the Sky Meadows Park visitor center. Watermelon Festival and 5K and Fun Run: 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. This family-friendly fundraiser benefits the Fauquier Education Farm.
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Fauquier Education Farm volunteers pass a newly harvested watermelon at the farm during last year’s summer season. Vendors, games, activities, free watermelon samples and more. Tickets available at https://www. fauquiereducationfarm.org. Fauquier Education Farm, 8428 Meetze Road, Warrenton. Ticket prices vary for the festival and the 5K and Fun Run. Jefferson Ruritan Club Fundraiser Cornhole Tournament: 3 p.m. (practice begins at 2 p.m.) on Saturday, Aug. 17. Outside event; food and refreshments can be purchased from the brew-
ery. All proceeds go to local charitable causes and public service organizations in the community. Old Trade Brewery, 13270 Alanthus Road, Brandy Station. $30 registration for each two-person team. To register, call 540-825-4192. PWCAC-DST Annual Crab Festival 2024: From 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17. Steamed crabs, food trucks, vendors, live music, dancing and more. Hosted by the Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. All proceeds will benefit scholarships and public service programs in Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park. Tickets are available online at Eventbrite. No onsite ticket sales. The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm, 15850 Sunshine Ridge Lane, Gainesville. Save the Monarchs: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18. Join park rangers and Virginia Master Naturalists as they set out to collect milkweed and gather Monarch caterpillars to raise in the park’s visitor center. Long pants and closed-toe shoes are highly encouraged. Water, sunscreen and bug spray are also recommended. Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane. $10 car parking fee.
UPCOMING FAUQUIER EVENTS AUG. 15 TO 20 ONGOING EVENTS Find a full list of ongoing events online at www.fauquier.com
Farmers Markets Archwood Green Barns Regular Farmers Market: 4557 Old Tavern Road, The Plains. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays to Nov. 24. Fruits, vegetables, baked goods, goat cheese,
meats and seafood (fresh and frozen). Warrenton Farmers Market Peak Season: Court and Hotel streets and inside the building at 18 Court St., Warrenton. 8 a.m. to noon. Saturdays to Nov. 23. Marshall Farmers Market: 8374 W. Main St., Marshall. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2nd Saturdays to Oct. 12. Middleburg Farmers Market: 10 W.
Marshall St., Middleburg. 9 a.m. to noon. Saturdays to Oct. 26. Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market: 318 S. West St., Culpeper. 7:30 a.m. to noon. Saturdays to Oct. 26. Buchanan Hall Farmer’s Market: 8549 John S. Mosby Highway, Upperville. 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays to Oct. Remington Farmers Market: 105 E. Main St., Remington. 3 to 7 p.m. 1st and 3rd Thursdays to Oct.
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Seventy Years of Marital Bliss Mary Angeline Compton and Albert Conway Thorp, pictured near the pulpit at the Warrenton Baptist Church where they were “joined together in holy matrimony.” Lifelong attendees of the Baptist Church, the Thorps celebrate their 70th anniversary of marriage entered into on August 14, 1954. Although their courtship began in high school, their loving relationship has grown stronger through the years, continually nurtured by their church family. Mr. Thorp was formerly a Minister of Music and an elementary school principal. Mrs. Thorp worked for a local CPA. “We are so blessed to have had the support of our church through our many years together.”
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The Fauquier County Social Collective Coffee and Conversation: Heroic Axe, 6781 Kennedy Road, Suite 6, Warrenton. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Come for coffee and conversation. Bring business cards. Upon arrival, make sure to follow the “axe throwing” flags to the back of the complex business buildings. There is plenty of parking at the front entrance. Free. English-as-a-second-language class: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton. 6 to 9 p.m. Registration required prior to attending; call 540-3170505 or contact Ali Vivas at gededu22@ gmail.com. Free. Art Cart: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. For preschool and elementary school aged children. No registration required. Free. Mystery Book Club: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton. Noon to 1 p.m. The group will discuss “The Last Devil to Die,” by Richard Osman. New members welcome; no registration. To join these meetings, email pamela.lovera@ fauquiercounty.gov or call 540-422-8500, ext. 2. Free; no registration required. Tech Time at the Library: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton. 10 a.m. to noon. Additional dates: Tuesday, Aug. 20; same times. Get some help with devices (smart phone, tablet or laptop); teaching and troubleshooting only; no device repair. Appointments recommended; call 540-422-8500 ext. 2. Walk-ins will be accepted as time permits. Free. Meet the Author, Irena Smith: Virtual. 2 to 3 p.m. Join for this must-watch talk by Irena Smith, Ph.D. Hear about constructive and healthy ways to approach the college application process, preserve a relationship
with a teen and help them define success on their terms instead of chasing the elusive “golden ticket.” Irena’s memoir, “The Golden Ticket: A Life in College Admissions Essays,” which candidly explores her personal as well as professional life. Registration is required; go to https://bit.ly/fplauthor. Senior Supper: Bistro on the Hill, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton. 4:30 to 6 p.m. For seniors 55-plus. Cost $7.65. Coffee and Conversation: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton. 10 a.m. to noon. Come for a cup of coffee, tea, light refreshments and a place to chat. Info 540-349-5814. Free. Open Prayer Gathering: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton. Noon to 12:30 p.m. Come for personal prayer or to pray for others. Requests can be made by calling 540349-5814 or go to https://www.scsm.tv/ contactus.
Friday, Aug. 16 Family Movie Night at Erin’s Elderberries: Erin’s Elderberries, 4257 Aiken Drive, Warrenton. 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Family friendly dance party with music, lights and glowsticks. The movie starts at dusk. Snacks and drinks available for purchase. Free. Old Town After Hours: Old Town Warrenton, 21 Main St., Warrenton. 5 to 9 p.m. Bring the family for food, live music and more. Live music starts at 6 p.m. Book Cellar: John Barton Payne Building Basement, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Additional date: Saturday, Aug. 17; same times. Call 540-341-3447 to volunteer.
Saturday, Aug. 17 Pet Adoption Event: Tractor Supply, 41 W. Lee Highway, Warrenton. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Open to the public and friendly, leashed pets. The event will include pet photos and a pet treat tasting. For more information, call 540-347-3134. Biodiversity Walk: The Pavilion, 8622 Mill Reef Road, Upperville. 9 a.m.to noon. Join the Biodiversity Conservation Team for a biodiversity walk across the forests and meadows at OSGF. Participants should arrive with proper footwear, sufficient water and dress appropriately for the See CALENDAR, page 11
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FOOTBALL SCRIMMAGES BEGIN THIS WEEK The Fauquier High football team under new coach Donnie Downs debuts Friday in a scrimmage at Madison County. Elsewhere, Kettle Run scrimmages at Heritage (Leesburg) Thursday and Liberty hosts Massaponax Friday.
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“I’m extremely excited. It’s an amazing opportunity,” said LPGA pro Lauren Coughlin, who will play in the Solheim Cup next month against Europe at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville. The event is Sept. 13-15. The U.S. has lost the last three Solheim Cups but still leads the series 10-8. Photos courtesy of Ladies Professional Golf Association.
USA’s best golfers host Europe at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club Sept. 13-15 By Matthew Proctor
2024 Solheim Cup
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Nestled along the northeastern shore of Lake Manassas lies one of golf’s quiet, gleaming masterpieces: Robert Trent Jones Golf Club. Built in 1991 by legendary golf course designer Robert Trent Jones Sr., the scenic yet secluded member-owned private club in Gainesville is often only viewable by the public from across the lake, but in September, it will open its gates as the center of the golf world. From Sept. 10 to 15, world No. 1 Nelly Korda and other top American pros visit Prince William County to compete against Europe’s best in the Solheim Cup, a biennial women’s match play tournament similar to the men’s Ryder Cup. While the 12-player U.S. roster isn’t finalized, former University of Virginia and current LPGA star Lauren Coughlin is likely to make the team. A Hickory High (Chesapeake, Va.) alum, Coughlin, 31, has recently played four practice rounds at RTJ to prepare. “It’s a big ballpark. It’s a beautiful property, but it’s really big. It’s going to be awesome for match play,” Coughlin said. Tournament director Lindsay Allen says RTJ is a big-time venue that is perfect for a huge golfing spectacle like the Solheim Cup. “This course has a great history with the (men’s) Presidents Cup. It sets up well for match play and will be great for spectators,” said Allen. “The region is full of golf fans and being so close to the nation’s capital will certainly create a great patriotic atmosphere,” she added. The Solheim Cup is the first professional golf tournament at RTJ since the Quicken Loans National in 2015. The club hosted the Presidents Cup in 1994, 1996, 2000 and 2005.
-What: USA vs. Europe women’s international golf competition -When: Sept. 13, 14, 15 with practice rounds Sept. 10, 11, 12 -Where: Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, Gainesville -Ticket info: Visit www.solheimcupusa. com/tickets -Parking: General spectator parking is at Jiffy Lube Live with shuttle service. -Past results: Europe has won the last three Solheim Cups, winning in 2019, 2021 and 2023. The U.S. leads the series 10-8. “Things are looking great,” said Allen. “The course has done great with the diverse weather conditions, and all players who have been out to practice have loved the course and hospitality. The build started right after the 4th of July and is coming along nicely.” The United States leads Europe 10-8 all-time, but Europe has won the last three cups and five of the last seven. The event began in 1990. The match-play tournament begins Sept. 13 with eight matches. Golfers will play two-ontwo in either a foursome – where only one ball is played per team with teammates alternating shots – or a fourball – where each golfer plays their own ball with teams keeping the better of the two scores on each hole. The format is the same on the second day while the final day features 12 singles matches. There are 28 matches total. The last Solheim Cup finished 14-14 in 2023 in Spain, but Europe retained the Cup as previous champion. Team USA is captained by 13-
time LPGA winner Stacy Lewis. Three members of Team USA have already been confirmed: world No. 1 Korda, No. 2 Lilia Vu and No. 14 Ally Ewing. “We have the two best players in the world, but our team as a whole is very strong and deep,” Coughlin said. Seven of the 12 players will be selected via a points system based on two-year results, along with three captain’s picks and two other selections based on world rankings. Coughlin is currently fourth in points after winning the CPKC Women’s Open on July 25, her first career LPGA Tour victory. “It’s probably some of the best golf I’ve ever played in my life,” said Coughlin, whose ball striking is her strength. “I’m very straight off the tee. I’m not super long, but I’m long enough. My iron play is one of the best as well. And I’ve become a pretty good putter this year, and I think that’s a big reason why I’ve started playing so good.” Coughlin, who can hit her driver
260 yards and 7-iron 155 yards, believes the 6,900-yard course will suit her game as the narrow fairways and large, undulate greens require precise tee and approach shots. “There’s some doglegs and some bunkers, so they can be very tight at certain spots,” she said. “And the greens are very big, they’re quadrated and they have a lot of slopes on them, so you’re going to have to miss in the right spots, or you’re going to have a really hard time making par.” The par 72 course features four par 5s with holes 12 and 14 reachable in two shots. Lake Manassas comes into play from holes 9 to 16, with par 3s on 9 and 11 presenting tricky downhill tee shots. There are also lots of bunkers flanking the fairways and greens. “I already have a good view of how I want to play the holes,” she said, noting members are playing off mats to not take divots on the tees and fairways. Coughlin still has three tournaments before the Solheim Cup, but the energy is building. “I’m extremely excited. It’s an amazing opportunity and I can’t wait to see the fans. I’ve been as a spectator and it was awesome, so I can’t wait to be on the other side,” Coughlin said.
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A vicious slap in the face: Catlett’s Hamlett excels at new combat sport By Matthew Proctor
Rules of Power Slap
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What is Power Slap? The newest professional fighting organization founded by Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White is taking the country by storm, and Catlett’s Delvin “Kuntry Hoodlum” Hamlett is the next challenger. In Power Slap, opponents battle in a turn-based slapping competition where contestants are defenseless as they alternate slaps to the face. Since the debut season of “Power Slap: Road to the Title” in January 2023, the organization has gained over 4.7 million followers on Instagram and 2.9 million subscribers on YouTube. Hamlett, who has experience as an MMA fighter and boxer, says standing and delivering a powerful open-palm blow to a helpless foe and receiving one makes Power Slap more raw and brutal. “I ain’t never been hit that hard. Right before they hit you, you just close your eyes and bite down as hard as you can,” said Hamlett. “Power Slap: Road to the Title” is a pre-recorded show that debuted on TBS in early 2023 and ended with the top contenders from each weight class competing for the championship at Power Slap 1, their first live event, in Las Vegas, Nev., followed by four more live events. Hamlett got involved last year as the second season began in November. Competing in the heavyweight
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Competing in the heavyweight division, 2013 Liberty High graduate Delvin Hamlett (right) of Catlett is making a name for himself in the new sport of Power Slap. division, Hamlett went 1-1, winning his first fight with a knockout before losing the second via decision. Season 2 concluded with Power Slap 6 on Feb. 9 at the Durango Casino in Spring Valley, Nev., where Hamlett was knocked out.
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A Remington native, Hamlett enjoyed roughhousing with family and friends growing up. A 2013 Liberty High graduate, he played football for the Eagles as a freshman and rugby in a local youth league as a senior. Hamlett, 30, works in landscaping and security and began his fighting career in 2017 in Streetbeefs, an organization in Harrisonburg that aims to settle disputes in the ring
to avoid gun violence. “I never had beef with anyone, I just wanted to do it for fun,” he said. After winning all 10 of his MMAstyle fights, the 5-foot-11, 225-pound right-hander began boxing in 2020 in Rough N’ Rowdy, a boxing series run by Barstool Sports in West Virginia, where he went 5-1. Hamlett has also played rugby for the DC Cavalry, a professional rugby team based in Leesburg, for three years. His success in Streetbeefs and Rough N’ Rowdy grabbed the attention of “Power Slap: Road to the Title” producers, which landed him a spot on the second season. He said the sport is different because there is nothing you can do defensively.
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Matches are three or five rounds. Participants wear a mouthguard and ear plugs, and chalk on their hand to leave a mark of where a strike lands. Defenders must leave both hands behind their back while getting slapped. After a few declared windups, participants swing for the “Permitted Target Area,” defined on the Power Slap website as “the vertical plane on the side of the defender’s face, starting above the point of the chin and ending at the eye-line.” Participants can win via a knockout, where a defender is knocked to the ground and unable to return to their feet in 10 seconds, or a decision by judges. “You can dodge and weave in Streetbeefs. In Power Slap, it has me walking backwards a little bit,” he said. Since his last fight, Hamlett has been cutting weight to drop from heavyweight (206-265 pounds) to light heavyweight (186-205 pounds), which he believes will result in more success. “I think I’m big when I go out there, and they’re like 250 plus. They’re a lot bigger than me,” he said. In the meantime, Hamlett was sent 400 trading cards to sign for Power Slap superfans. He also won’t rule out a return to Streetbeefs. “I still go out there and watch events here and there. I want to get back into it just to get more content out there,” he said.
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The myth of timing the real estate market Why waiting for the perfect moment to buy — or sell — is impractical By Tyler Ross In the world of real estate, or the economy in general, there’s a persistent belief that one can perfectly time the market to buy low and sell high. However, much like in the stock market, trying to time the market is often an impractical strategy fraught with risks and uncertainties. Really, it’s a fool’s errand. Here’s why waiting for the “perfect” moment to buy or sell a house might not be as beneficial as you think. Given the timing, we’ll discuss this in the context of a presidential election.
Market conditions are unpredictable
Real estate markets are influenced by a multitude of factors, including interest rates, economic indicators, employment rates and even geopolitical events. Predicting how these elements will interact to influence home prices at a specific future point is nearly impossible. For example, the housing market crash of 2008 caught many experts and homeowners by surprise, drastically altering market conditions overnight. Practical advice: Rather than trying to predict market peaks and troughs, focus on your personal readiness. Evaluate your financial stability, job security and long-term plans to decide the best time for you to buy or sell.
The cost of waiting
Waiting for the market to hit a perceived low or high can lead to missed opportunities. For buyers, home prices and mortgage rates can rise unexpectedly, making homes less affordable. For sellers, holding out for peak prices can result in longer periods of paying for a property you intend to sell, which can be costly. These days, with the velocity of information and impact of unfore-
seen circumstances, we’re only a moment away from “on a dime” type transitions. Practical advice: Evaluate the current market conditions but don’t let them be the sole determinant of your decision. If you find a home that meets your needs and budget, it’s often better to act sooner rather than later. A home is generally your ultimate investment vehicle, and unless you are planning an extremely short timeline horizon of owning the home, holding out for a better rate or better price can prove costly.
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Your personal circumstances should play a crucial role in your decision-making process. Factors like job relocation, family needs and lifestyle changes are often more important than market conditions. Life events such as marriage, the birth of a child or retirement can necessitate a move regardless of what the market is doing. Practical advice: Prioritize your personal and family needs. A home purchase or sale should align with your life goals and current situation rather than the unpredictable swings of the market.
Long-term investment perspective
Real estate is generally a longterm investment. Over time, home values tend to appreciate, even if there are short-term fluctuations. Trying to time the market can lead to missed long-term gains and the benefits of homeownership. Even if you buy during a peak, holding the property for several years typically results in the positive. Practical advice: Adopt a longterm perspective. If you plan to stay in your home for several years, the timing of your purchase or sale will matter less in the long run.
Emotional and psychological factors
The stress and anxiety associated
with trying to time the market can be overwhelming. Constantly monitoring market trends and second-guessing decisions can lead to indecision and regret. And missed opportunities. For example, many people who attempted to time the market during the 2008 financial crisis faced significant stress and often made poor decisions out of panic or impatience. Similarly, the Federal Reserve’s surprise decision in 2013 to taper its bond-buying program earlier than expected caused significant market anxiety, affecting real estate decisions. Practical advice: Focus on making informed, rational decisions based on your personal situation and financial readiness rather than the fluctuating market conditions.
The impact of the presidential election
During a presidential election, uncertainty can heighten, affecting the real estate market. For instance, the 2016 election saw market fluctuations as investors reacted to potential changes. The uncertainty surrounding election outcomes can make both buyers and sellers more cautious, slowing down transactions and affecting prices. For example, leading up to the 2020 presidential election, many buyers and sellers were hesitant to
make moves due to potential policy changes. This wait-and-see approach can cause market stagnation, followed by a post-election surge, as uncertainty diminishes. Practical advice: Stay informed about the potential impacts of election outcomes, but don’t let it paralyze your decision-making. If you’re ready financially and personally, proceed with your plans while being prepared to adjust as necessary. While it’s natural to want to maximize your investment by buying low and selling high, the reality is that trying to time the real estate market is often impractical and risky. Instead, focus on your personal circumstances, financial readiness and long-term goals. By prioritizing these factors over the unpredictable market, you can make more confident and beneficial real estate decisions. Tyler Ross is a principal at Ross Real Estate in Warrenton, Virginia. Tyler Ross Broker, listing specialist and accredited land consultant Ross Real Estate, Warrenton Office: 540-351-0922 Mobile: 540-270-4819 www.rossva.com/tyler-ross www.greaterpiedmontland.com/
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Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | August 14, 2024 CALENDAR, from page 6 weather. Binoculars and digital cameras are encouraged. Tickets available at https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/biodiversity-walktickets-932518687497. Tickets: $15. Habitat Detectives: Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane. 10 to 11 a.m. Recommended for ages 7 to 11, with parents. Use the five senses to find clues along the way. $10 car parking fee. National Honeybee Day: Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn about beekeeping, honeybees and the art of apiculture; local honey will be available for purchase. $10 car parking fee. Volunteer Day-Native Plant Propagation: The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton. 9 a.m. to noon. For adults and children ages 12 and up, accompanied by an adult. Bring gardening gloves if desired. Registration is required; call 540-341-3651. Free. Walk With a Naturalist: The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton. 1 to 3 p.m. For adults and children ages 12 and up, accompanied by an adult. Registration required; call 540-341-3651. Free. Bookstore Romance Day: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join for a day filled with love, laughter and fantastic books. Visiting authors; party favors; and special discounts on favorite romance novels. Summertime Tea: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton. 1 to 3 p.m. Take time to relax and sip tea from a favorite china cup in the company of friends. Bring a special china cup willing to give away. Registration is required by Aug. 14; call 540-349-5814. Cost $35. Honey Fest: Valley View Farm, 1550 Leeds Manor Road, Delaplane. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Come out and enjoy all things honey. 10% off all Noble Hive Honey Products. Live music by Jim’ O Ferrel, and food by USA BBQ. RC Racing Nights at Erin’s Elderberries: Erin’s Elderberries, 4257 Aiken Drive, Warrenton. 5 p.m. For all ages. Bring hobbygrade RC cars or non-hobby-grade RC cars out for fun racing. Registration required; call 540-216-7258. Free. Hootie and the Blowfish-Summer Camp with Trucks Tour: Jiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow. 7 p.m. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com.
Sunday, Aug. 18 OVFRD August Country Breakfast: Orlean Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, 6838 Leeds Manor Road, Orlean. 8 to 11 a.m. All-you-can-eat breakfast. All donations fund the new fire engine. $12 adults, $5 children under the age of 9. Open Late Concert Series at NSLM: National Sporting Library and Museum, 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg. 3 to 5 p.m. Featuring Martin and Kelly. Bring chairs or blankets; picnics welcome; no glass containers or outside alcohol; concessions available; free parking; pets must be leashed. For more information, call 540-687-6542 x26. Free. Paws to Read with K-9 Caring Angels: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall. 2 to 3 p.m. Children ages 5 to 10 are invited to read aloud to trained and certified therapy dogs. A caregiver must be present, and a signed permission slip is required. Free.
Monday, Aug. 19 Exclusive Wine Tasting with the Pa Winery owner Haysley MacDonald: Cast Iron Craft House, 11 S. Second St., Warrenton. 7 to 9 p.m. Special guest all the way from New Zealand that will be on a journey through wine and food. Complimentary heavy
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Tuesday, Aug. 20 The Value of Economic Development for the Community: Fauquier Health, Sycamore Room, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton. 8 to 10:30 a.m. This event is an excellent opportunity for residents and businesses to connect; gain valuable knowledge and contribute to discussions that will determine the future success of Fauquier County. Registration is required; go to https://www. fauquierchamberva.chambermaster.com/ eventregistration/register/18939. $15 members, $25 non-members; cost includes breakfast buffet. Jefferson Ruritan Club Monthly Dinner, Special Program and Meeting: Jeffersonton Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 18498 Springs Road, Jeffersonton. 7 p.m. Dinner followed by program speaker Brad Rosenberger, the Jefferson District Representative on the Culpeper County Board of Supervisors, who will give an update on the state of affairs of the Jefferson District and Culpeper County and answer questions from constituents. For more information, call 540-937-5119. No cost to attend; anyone is invited.
Spinning Yarns Knit and Crochet Club: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Bring needles and hooks every first and third Tuesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for an informal, drop-in knitting and crocheting club. Attendees aged 18 and up can learn from each other and socialize. There are no skills or requirements for membership. Middleburg Books Fiction Book Club: Middleburg Books, 17 S. Madison St., Middleburg. 6 to 7 p.m. The group will be discussing “The God of the Woods,” by Liz Moore. Registration is required; go to https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ middleburgbooks1/1311196. Tickets: $10, $30. Kids Movie Night Upstairs: Cast Iron Craft House, 11 S. Second St., Warrenton. 6 to 9 p.m. Bring the kids for a movie on the big screen while the parents enjoy dinner and drinks. Free popcorn for the kids. For more information, call 540-216-3777. Art and Nature for Children: The parTEA Cafe!: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Children ages 6 to 11 are invited to take iced tea and lemonade game up to the next level with herbs and edible flowers. Presentation and supplies provided by Oak Spring Garden Foundation. Registration is required; go to https://bit.ly/45Z9X7v. Art and Nature for Teens: The par-TEA Cafe!: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Teens ages 12 to 18 are invited to take iced tea and lemonade game up to the next level with herbs and edible flowers. Presentation and supplies provided by Oak Spring Garden Foundation. Registration is required; go to https://bit.ly/45Z9X7v. Chair Yoga for Adults: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg. 2 to 3 p.m. Use a chair for support in this easy yoga class. Wear movement-friendly clothing.
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These property transfers, filed July 29-Aug. 4, 2024 were provided by Clerk of the Court of Fauquier County. (Please note that to conserve space, only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed. The kind of instrument is a deed unless stated otherwise.) Top dollar sales: $2,250,000 in each Scott and Marshall districts Cedar Run District
Catherine Woodward to Sonia Arely Lucero, 1.0896 acres at 5044 Albrecht Lane near Warrenton. $570,000 Edward R. Moore III to Meredith Jones, 8.000 acres at 5133 Dumfries Road near Warrenton. $1,725,000 C. David Lee to Asif Ikram Virk, 29.7835 acres at 11582 Bristersburg Road, Catlett. $1,295,000 Terri Ann Hallett to Kelsey Heller, 4.3548 acres at 4629 Casanova Road near Warrenton. $650,000 Austin Scott W. Roger to David Michael Shade, 2.76 acres at 8168 Frytown Road and 1.53 acres off Frytown Road, Warrenton. $495,000 Roque Cruz Caceres to Samy Wadea Aziz Saad, 6718 Clarke’s Meadow Drive near Bealeton. $595,000 Jimmy E. Defnall to Jennifer J, Scrivener, 15 acres at 11377 Eskridge’s Lane, Catlett. $735,000 Daniel A. Elliott to Cory Nicastro, 2.7445 acres at 4440 Dumfries Road, Catlett. $475,000
Lee District
Kirk Allen Jewell to Andrew Kaumans, 4/9 interest in 13.955 acres at 5094 Nugget Court, Sumerduck. $250,200 Revathi Rathinasamy to Schoolhouse Road LLC, 91.5630 acres on Rts. 661 and 656. $1,400,000 MDH Management LLC to Alelina Morina, 120 Wankoma Drive, Remington. $322,000 James E. Smith to Wilbur Alexander Castellon, 11206 Wolfe Court, Bealeton. $425,000 Carol Page to Jonathan Lee Osborne, 1.1000 acres at 10059 Kimberly Court near Warrenton. $555,230
Rebecca Thompson Rentals LLC to Dennis E. Sheppard, 222 Wankoma Drive, Remington. $235,000 Jefferson Holdings LLC to Jeffrey Allan Hylbert, 10,170 sq. ft. at 6735 Huntland Drive, Bealeton. $455,000 David Cody Prochaska to Raheem Yar Khan, Deed of Quitclaim, 50%interest in 1 acre at 11810 Freeman’s Ford Road and 50% interest in 0.3100 acre on Freeman’s Ford Road west of Remington. $19,124.31 Fabco Holdings LLC to Tyera D. Hoban, Unit 103 at 6185 Willow Place, Bealeton. $255,000
Center District
Neal D. Morris to Shannon Harris, 7235 Mecklenburg Drive, Warrenton. $550,000 Sara E. Trivette to Adam Faraz Khan, 73 Alexandria Pike (53 ft. x 123 ft. lot). $315,000
Scott District
Robert A. Fasce Jr. to Nicholas Carmel, 3925 Lake Ashby Court near Warrenton. $885,000 Darrell L. Friend to Joshua Kim, 3.3848 acres at 7123 Meadow Lane near Warrenton. $689,900 James Sherwood to Heather Benjamin, 7463 Lake Willow Court near Warrenton. $1,125,000 Allen J. Schuldt to Blaine Fairchild, 1.5024 acres at 7208 Silver Beech Lane and 1.3091 acres on Silver Beech Lane near Warrenton. $376,000 DRB Group Mid-Atlantic LLC to Sreejana Shrestha, 1.1394 acres at 8783 Falcon Ridge Court, Warrenton/New Baltimore. $1,099,990 Rebecca E. Snyder to John R. Poague, 58.1549 acres at 6659 Blackwell Road, Warrenton. $2,250,000 Christopher Rowan Eck to John Poague, 1.0055 acres at 6358 Georgetown
Road, Broad Run. $660,000 Roger A. Champ Jr. to Emily Gustafson, 2.0205 acres at 7192 Ridgemont Lane near The Plains. $640,000 Tiffany Strickland to Joseph Leon Welch Jr., 1.0840 acres at 5383 Orchid Lane near Warrenton. $699,000 David E. Condit Tr. to Blaise Surprenant Tr., 7347 Forrest Road near Warrenton. $515,000 Jerome J. Houston Jr. to Mark A. Schumann, 7483 Lake Willow Court near Warrenton. $975,000 Daniel F. Geldermann Tr. to Matthew Edward Pullen, 6.4091 acres at 6221 Squirrel Nest Lane near Warrenton. $790,000
Marshall District
Sky King LLC to Elizabeth Dakin, 3.685 acres at 12135 McDonald’s Lane, Hume. $535,000 Mark A. Wright to Christopher J. Bane, 0.8894 acre at 1177 Parker Street, Upperville. $865,000 Jennie E. Carter to Cima K. Joulfaian Tr., 0.31 acre at 7395 Filly Lane, Warrenton. $287,500 Robert Harold Speck Jr. to Dominic James Martin, 15.0054 acres at 9351 Crest Hill Road, Marshall. $999,000 Cliff Mills VA Holdings LLC to Hanok Estate LLC, 118.5863 acres at 9253 Cliff Mills Road near Warrenton. $2,250,000 Benny Family Partnership RLLLP to Ethan Patrick Gould, 10.608 acres on Silo Road. $290,000 Gertrude Virginia Lee Stewart to Sean Michael Hudson Marchesani, 0.912 acre at 10418 Ada Road, Marshall. $415,000 Old Salem Community Development LLC to Robert Ward, Lot 42, 0.0826 acre. $658,610
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Geneva Corine Hatfield, of Marshall, VA died August 7, 2024 at Blue Ridge Hospice. Born on June 19, 1939 in Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Mitchell and Agnes Skees. Mrs. Hatfield enjoyed playing bingo, painting, and yard sales. She also loved planting flowers, watching her birds, and talking with her sisters on the phone. She is survived by her two sons Ricky Hatfield (Pam) of Kannapolis, NC; James Hatfield (Amanda) of Culpeper, VA; three daughters Mary Cross (Harold) of Marshall, VA; Beverly Yarborough of Manassas Park, VA; Cathy Scott of Front Royal, VA; brother Calvin Skees of Cecilia, KY; three sisters Mary Anna Goodman of Elizabethtown, KY; Martha Mullins of Elizabethtown, KY; Violet Stith of White Mills, KY; thirteen grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Walter Hatfield, brother Mitchell Skees, Jr., and two sisters Agnes Mae Horton and Christine Higgs. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 18, 2024 from 6-8 p.m. at Royston Funeral Home, Marshall, VA. A funeral mass will be held at St. Stephens the Martyr, Middleburg, VA, 11:00 a.m. August 19, 2024. Please visit www.roystonfh.com to express online condolences to the family. Arrangements by Royston Funeral Home, Marshall, VA. Obituaries
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Lucy Foutz
Lucy Foutz, 83, of Culpeper, VA, passed July 30, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, 11:00 am, at Joynes Funeral Home, 29 N. Third St., Warrenton, VA, 20186.
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NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Pursuant to decrees of sale entered by the Fauquier County Circuit Court in the below referenced causes (identified by case number starting with "CL"), the undersigned offers for sale pursuant to VA Code § 58.1-3965, et seq. by private offer until August 21, 2024 at noon the following properties located in Fauquier County to satisfy delinquent taxes owed thereon: 1) 155.0343 +/- acre unimproved parcel with access to and from Aquia Road via a private ingress/egress easement in Cedar Run District and owned by Macon Sims, Jr. (PIN 7848-21-2983; CL24-258; 2) unimproved, landlocked parcel of 11 acres and 1 rood +/- near Somerville in Cedar Run District owned by the Heirs at Law of Malinda Jackson (PIN 7827-38-2325; CL24-122). Properties that do not bring private offers of at least 100% of appraised value by August 21, 2024 at noon will be auctioned on Thursday August 22, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Fauquier Circuit Court, 40 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, VA 20186. For information, visit: www.fauquiercounty.gov/taxsale. Sale terms: All funds must be paid by cashier's check. Cash will not be accepted. Sales require Court approval. A deposit of $1,000.00 or 10% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, must accompany all private offers and highest bids. Offers and highest bids submitted without deposits via cashier's check will be rejected. Checks shall be made payable to "General Receiver, Fauquier Circuit Court" and be delivered to Special Commissioner with a completed offer of purchase form. Sale proceeds balances are due within 30 days of Court approval. Properties are offered for sale as-is with all faults, without any warranties, express or implied, are conveyed by deed with special warranty of title, and are sold free of all liens. Special Commissioner of Sale makes no representations or guarantees as to the accuracy of the acreages or fitness for any particular use. Properties are available for inspection at interested parties' risk and expense. Inspection costs are nonrefundable. Purchasers bear costs of title search, recording costs, and grantor's tax. Mary Catherine Anderson, VSB No. 68654, Treasurer's Counsel & Special Comm. of Sale, 29 Ashby St., 2nd Fl., Warrenton, VA 20186; (540) 422-8180; mc.anderson.tr@fauquiercounty.gov I, Gail H. Barb, Clerk of the Fauquier County Circuit Court, certify that the Court directed that all payments be deposited to the credit of the Court with the General Receiver and that no bond shall be required therefore of Special Commissioner of Sale pursuant to VA Code § 8.01-99. Gail H. Barb, Clerk, Fauquier County Circuit Court
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TRUSTEE'S SALE 9315 Lees Ridge Rd Warrenton, VA 20186 In execution of the Deed of Trust dated February 28, 2022 and recorded on April 13, 2022 in Book 1723 at Page 1948 of Fauquier County land records, Trustee Services of Virginia, LLC, the appointed Substitute Trustee, will offer for sale at public auction on the front steps of the Fauquier County Courthouse located at 40 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia on October 3, 2024 at 01:00 PM the property more particularly described in the aforementioned Deed of Trust, located at the property address listed below and briefly identified as follows: SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF FAUQUIER, STATE OF VIRGINIA: ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OF LAND SITUATE IN MARSHALL MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT, FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA, FRONTING ON ROUTE 684 AND DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. 2 AND DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS DESCRIPTION ON A PLAT ENTITLED, "WALTER A. ROBINSON PROP.", MADE BY FRED BARTENSTEIN DATED JUNE 4, 1965, AND RECORDED IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE OF THE FAUQUIER COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT AT DEED BOOK 235, PAGE 269, SAID METES AND BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT POINT A CORNER TO LOT 1; THENCE N 63 DEGREES 04' 00" E 413.02 FEET TO B THE DIVISION LINE BETWEEN LOT 1 AND LOT 2; THENCE N 43 DEGREES 42' 45" W 208.00 FEET TO C CORNER TO LOT 3; THENCE WITH LOT 3 S 61 DEGREES 54' 50" W 390.97 FEET TO D A POINT IN VIRGINIA ROUTE #684; THENCE WITH VIRGINIA ROUTE #684 S 38 DEGREES 10' 00" E 194.85 FEET TO A THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING 1,806 ACRES. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED BY DEED RECORDED IN BOOK 1712, PAGE 500 OF THE FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA RECORDS. SUBJECT TO ALL EASEMENTS, COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESERVATIONS, LEASES AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, ALL LEGAL HIGHWAYS, ALL RIGHTS OF WAY, ALL ZONING, BUILDING AND OTHER LAWS, ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS, ALL RIGHTS OF TENANTS IN POSSESSION, AND ALL REAL ESTATE TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS NOT YET DUE AND PAYABLE. Tax No.: 6982-12-7587-000 Property address: 9315 Lees Ridge Rd, Warrenton, VA 20186 The property will be sold "AS IS," WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND SUBJECT TO conditions, covenants, restrictions, reservations, easements, rights of way, and all other matters of record taking priority over the Deed of Trust, if any. Pursuant to Code of Virginia § 55.1-321(A2), if the property is being sold subject to another priority security instrument(s), purchaser must certify that purchaser shall pay off any priority security instrument(s) no later than 90 days from the date the trustee's deed conveying the property being sold is recorded in the land records. TERMS OF SALE: A non-refundable bidder's deposit of $32,500.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is less, by cashier's or certified check required at time of sale, except for the party secured by the Deed of Trust. Risk of loss is on the purchaser from date and time of auction. Balance of the purchase price must be paid by cashier's check within 14 days from sale date. Except for Virginia Grantor tax, all settlement costs and expenses are purchaser's responsibility. Taxes are pro-rated to the date of sale. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining possession of the property. If purchaser defaults, deposit may be forfeited and property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser who shall be liable for any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs, expenses, and attorney's fees of both sales. If Trustee does not convey title for any reason, purchaser's sole remedy is return of deposit without interest. This sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan secured by the Deed of Trust including but not limited to determining whether prior to sale a forbearance, repayment, or other agreement was entered into, the loan was reinstated or paid off, or whether the property became subject to an automatic stay under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code prior to the sale; in any such event this sale shall be null and void and purchaser's sole remedy shall be return of deposit without interest. Pursuant to the Federal Fair Debt Collections Practices Act, this law firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (24-17340) FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: BROCK & SCOTT, PLLC; (Attorney for TRUSTEE SERVICES OF VIRGINIA, LLC) 484 Viking Drive, Suite 203 Virginia Beach, VA 23452; (757)213-2959
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People having an interest in the above are invited to participate in the hearing and state their opinion regarding the above issues. Copies of all applications and full versions of the proposed Variance are available for review in the Department of Community Development located at 21 Main Street, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Town of Warrenton desires to make its programs, services, facilities, and activities accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need accommodations or auxiliary services, please contact the Town as far in advance as possible.
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