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‘Virtual’ learning means extra challenges for some

By Coy Ferrell

Times Staff Writer

This story is the first in a series about how special education students and their families are coping with all-virtual instruction in Fauquier County Public Schools.

After much anticipation, late Monday night parents and students began finding out what their “typical” school day would look like during this very atypical school year, which begins Monday, Aug. 24. Instruction in Fauquier County Public Schools will be completely remote through at least December for all but a few students with severe disabilities.

For the remaining 11,000-or-so students in the school system, “going to school” will mean logging on to an online platform and receiving either live (The school division calls

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this “synchronous.”) or pre-prepared (“asynchronous”) instruction from their teachers, who will work in-person from their usual school buildings five days per week.

Elementary- and middle-school

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students will get live instruction from their teachers four days per week.

(Wednesdays will be reserved for planning and virtual office hours.)

High school students will be in “class” two days a week and be assigned work

By Coy Ferrell

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Barton and Vernine Some young wheaten terriers Gipstein of Midland were that were being cared for at the each sentenced Aug. 13 Fauquier SPCA learned to play in Fauquier County Cir- for the first time, said Executive cuit Court to 12 months Director Devon Settle. in prison for one felony count each of torturing an animal causing death; 11 months were suspended in each sentence. The charges were in connection with an alleged puppy mill they operated at their home.

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Riggleman mulls run for governor, denounces current state of politics Times Staff Writer

By Robin Earl

to complete the other three days.

This school year already comes with myriad challenges for families and students, especially for working parents and those families without access to high-speed internet at home. For students who already face extra barriers to learning in a classroom, a school year with only remote instruction brings with it an additional set of uncertainties.

Even in normal times, students who face learning barriers like dyslexia often require extra support to succeed at school. More than 1,500 students in the county’s public schools have an Individualized Education Program, a document that outlines exactly what additional support a student with some form of disability needs in order to receive a

Denver Riggleman is not impressed by partisan extremes. If he runs for governor next year, it will be because he believes most Virginians share that distaste.

Riggleman is a freshman Republican congressman representing the 5th District, which includes most of Fauquier County’s population; he is also a member of the congressional Freedom Caucus. However, he was unable to secure his party’s nomination for the seat after most delegates voted for challenger Bob Good at a drive-thru nominating convention in June.

“You have Marxists on one side and theocrats on the other,” he lamented Friday. “The fringes have kind of taken over.” The former military intelligence officer (he also owns

“You have Marxists on one side and theocrats on the other. The fringes have kind of taken over.”

DENVER RIGGLEMAN Congressman (R-5th)

a distillery in Nelson County) explained, “I think the backlash is going to be people saying we need something different. There is the ability for good governance. We can accept everybody the way they are.”

As he first announced in an interview last month with Bloomberg’s SoundOn podcast, Riggleman, is considering running for governor See RIGGLEMAN, page 6

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Nursing students get a lesson in public health Lord Fairfax Community College students help with contract tracing

Allison Smith waits to make a call inside the Barn, volunteering as a contact tracer for the Rappahannock Rapidan Health District.

By Angela Roberts

Special to the Fauquier Times

Teena Stevic, a second-year nursing student at Lord Fairfax Community College, was just days from her start date at the Fauquier Free Clinic when she received word it would not be accepting student volunteers for clinical rotations in light of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

But despite the initial disappoint-

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ment, Stevic still had the opportunity to promote the health and well-being of her neighbors this summer, while earning some of the clinical

Coleman Elementary employee tests positive for COVID-19 A Coleman Elementary School staff member has tested positive for COVID-19, a school division representative confirmed Monday. The staffer had returned to work at the school building last week with other school employees.

The Fauquier Times received a tip Saturday about the possible case at Coleman and asked the school division for confirmation. In response, Fauquier County Public Schools Public Information Officer Tara Helkowski said administrators had been alerted Thursday to the positive case.

Helkowski said the affected individual has been told to quarantine at home. However, she would not say whether other staff members had been in contact with the individual who tested positive or whether any other individuals had been told to stay home as a result of possible exposure.

As of noon Monday, the Virginia Department of Health had not reported a new outbreak in an educational setting in the Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District.

“Marathon Health is working closely with staff members who may have been in contact with the positive individual. Their guidance includes advising individuals about whether to return to work or quarantine,” Helkowski said.

Helkowski would not say whether the individual who tested positive for COVID-19 contracted the infection from another staff member. “[The Virginia Department of Health] was notified, and they are conducting the contact tracing.”

The case at Coleman comes less than two weeks after three staff members at Bradley Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19. In that situation, employees who work at that school were notified. At least one of the individuals who tested positive was hospitalized, according to the communication staff members received.

hours she needs to graduate next May. She did so from a phone bank inside the Barn at the community college’s Fauquier campus, rather

Fauquier reports 1st outbreak in long-term care setting

The Virginia Department of Health has reported a COVID-19 outbreak in progress at the Brookside Rehab & Nursing Center on Hastings Lane in Warrenton; eight cases are associated with that outbreak.

It is the first outbreak in a long-term care setting in Fauquier County, the sixth in the RappahannockRapidan Health District. There is also an “outbreak in progress” at the Countryside Assisted Living facility in Madison County; the number of cases there is between one and five. An outbreak at Culpeper Health and Rehab is reporting 25 cases (15 of these cases were reported between Aug. 12 and 14). No deaths have been reported from any of the recent outbreaks in long-term care settings.

The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District of the Virginia Department of Health reported its first outbreak of COVID-19 in an educational setting on Aug. 6. The outbreak designation came as a result of three confirmed cases of COVID-19 at Bradley Elementary School in Warrenton.

In the health district, there have also been five outbreaks in congregate care settings and one in a health care setting since the beginning of the pandemic. In total, 182 COVID-19 cases have been attributed to the 13 outbreaks in the RRHD. State-wide, there have been 357 outbreaks in long term care settings (resulting in 8,852 cases and 1,300 deaths), 250 outbreaks in congregate care settings, 51 in correctional facilities, 53 in health care settings, 40 in educational settings.

New cases of coronavirus

Virginia: 861 Tuesday; 108,282 to date Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District: 1,053 cases to date Fauquier: 5 Tuesday; 647 cases to date Perspective: Between June 8 and July 9, the state’s new case numbers were consistently below 700, but a surge in cases in Virginia began to appear July 10, when 943 new cases were

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than at a hospital or doctor’s office.

For nine weeks, Stevic and dozens of her Lord Fairfax classmates worked alongside nursing students at George Mason University to serve as contact tracers for the five counties included in the Rappahannock Rapidan Health District. They juggled calls to residents who had been exposed to people who had tested positive for the virus and provided them with guidance for keeping themselves and their families healthy.

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reported. New cases have topped 1,000 12 times since July 15. In Fauquier, in the month of July, 147 new cases were added, as compared to June, when the county added a total of 114 new cases.

So far in August, Fauquier has logged 76 new cases.

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

Virginia: 7.0% RRHD: 4.6% (the lowest it has been since Aug. 3) Perspective: In Virginia, on June 28, the rate was 5.8%; in the RRHD, the positivity rate was 1.7% on July 1.

Hospitalizations

Virginia: 8,767 RRHD: 139 (no change from last week) Fauquier: 35 (no change from last week) Perspective: Younger adults are becoming ill enough to require acute care. In the health district, 32 people from 50 to 59 have been hospitalized, the largest age group. Twenty-three residents between 40 and 49 were hospitalized, as well as 22 people from the 60- to 69-year-old group. Nineteen who are aged 30 to 39 were hospitalized. Eighteen residents older than 80 years old have been hospitalized.

In the state, 1,744 COVID-19 positive residents in the 60 to 69 age group were hospitalized and 1,630 of those aged 50 to 59 were hospitalized.

Those were the two age groups with the most hospitalizations.

Deaths

Virginia: 2,385 RRHD: 27 (no change from last week) Fauquier: 9 (no change from last week) Perspective: In the state, the majority of people who have died have been older than 80 (1,170), compared to 1,213 for all residents 79 and younger. Seventeen people older than 70 have died in the health district, while 10 under 70 have died.

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CARES Act provides additional $6.2 million

By Coy Ferrell

Times Staff Writer

Fauquier County will receive a second allotment of $5.27 million from the Coronavirus Relief Fund, which was created by Congress in March as part of the CARES Act; on July 28, Gov. Ralph Northam announced the new round of disbursements from the fund.

The county’s three incorporated towns will also receive distributions equal to the disbursements they received from the fund previously, bringing the total of the new disbursement to $6.21 million, identical to the first.

County staff members said they expect the new disbursement to be received Sept. 1. Supervisors are set to approve a spending plan for the new funds at their regular meeting Sept. 10, after a public hearing.

The first disbursement was received in June; of the total, $944,265 was allocated to the county’s three incorporated towns: Warrenton ($866,965), Remington ($56,884) and The Plains ($20,416) and will be again from the second disbursement.

Allowable uses of the relief money have not changed, acting budget director Mallory Stribling said Thursday during a board of supervisors work session. Potential uses of the funds, among other categories, include the purchase of personal protection equipment, the costs of implementing telework and distance learning programs and public safety and health costs incurred because of the pandemic.

The funds can only fund items that were not accounted for in the FY 2020 or FY 2021 county budgets.

Additionally, the money must be expended by Dec. 30, though localities across the country are lobbying Congress to extend this deadline.

Stribling told supervisors that $624,057 from the first disbursement of relief funds remains unallocated.

County staff members and supervi-

Plexiglass barriers separate front desk employees from customers at Warrenton Town Hall on Court Street.

Such barriers are an allowable use of CARES Act funding.

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sors discussed several possible uses of both these funds and the new round of disbursements.

The imminent beginning of the school year – public schools will begin all-virtual instruction Aug. 24 – and the challenges of students and parents accessing high-speed broadband were on many supervisors’ minds, with potential implications for the new CARES Act disbursement. From the first round of funding, supervisors have already allocated $1.25 million to expand broadband access and $1.68 million for the purchase of Chromebooks for the school division.

Supervisor Chris Granger (Center District) suggested allocating $100,000 to the Department of Social Services for means-tested grants to families to pay for academic tutoring.

County Administrator Paul McCulla responded that the social services department already has a means test in place - a mechanism to determine a family’s needs based on income and other factors - and that the money could be allocated from the remaining balance of the first disbursement of federal funds.

Deputy County Administrator Erin Kozanecki said she thought that use

Supervisors clear way for voting sites

By Coy Ferrell

Times Staff Writer

The establishment of two additional county registrar’s offices to facilitate in-person absentee voting can go ahead after Fauquier County supervisors voted unanimously Thursday to amend the county’s election ordinance. Currently, Fauquier County residents wishing to cast an absentee ballot in-person must do so at the central registrar’s office in Warrenton.

(Scott District Supervisor Holder Trumbo was absent from Thursday’s meeting.)

The two new offices, which will be located at Vint Hill Village Green Community Center and at the Bealeton Depot, were made possible by legislation passed this year by the Virginia General Assembly in an effort to expand access to the polls.

During the same session, the state legislature voted to allow any registered voter to request an absentee ballot and vote by mail or in-person at a registrar’s office up to 45 days before an election until the Saturday before Election Day. (This law was passed before the pandemic began to affect Virginia.) The Nov. 3 general election will be the first time no-excuse absentee balloting will be an option for Virginia voters.

Deputy County Administrator Erin Kozanecki estimated last week that the total cost of setting up the two new offices most likely will be between $250,000 and $300,000; the county is responsible for almost all the cost. The county budget for fiscal year 2021, which began July 1, allocated up to $100,000 to accommodate early voting; these funds would cover the initial costs, she said.

of funds would be allowable.

Granger also brought up the potential for setting up indoor spaces in public buildings as internet-equipped workspaces for teleworking adults and students learning remotely.

“Some people are going to be able to sit at home and doing teleworking and what have you,” he said. “Some people, frankly, are not going to be able to do it [from home].”

McCulla said county staff are already exploring at least five potential sites for this purpose, focusing especially on facilities that already have a connection to a fiber optic internet connection. Also, he said, the county’s three library buildings may reopen more fully soon, giving residents more options for free public Wi-Fi. Cedar Run District Supervisor Rick Gerhardt, who has usually taken the lead on broadband issues during his time in office, asked county staff members if using coronavirus relief money to lease temporary communications towers – these are generally mounted on a flatbed trailer - would be possible. A similar 150-foot mobile tower is being utilized currently

by Data Stream Technologies near Viewtree Mountain.

Kozanecki responded that purchasing temporary towers outright might give the county “more leeway” in the use of coronavirus relief funds; McCulla added that purchasing the towers would probably save money in the long run. Neither Gerhardt nor McCulla, however, could quote a price for the towers. McCulla said he will research the potential costs and present his findings at the Sept. 10 board meeting.

Later, on Monday, McCulla said that "generally [the temporary towers] will run about $130,000 for a 150-foot tower and trailer." Leasing, he said, is generally $13,000 per month; both numbers are just rough estimates, he added, and the county is currently soliciting bids. If towers are purchased or leased, "We will then need to establish one or more broadband carriers like Data Stream on the tower to provide services," he said.

Supervisor Chris Butler (Lee District) asked if the school division could return some money to the county government to help pay for expanded broadband efforts.

“Virtual learning is going to be pretty tough if we’re not able to push through these broadband initiatives, especially in rural areas,” he said.

One of the most significant unanswered questions, Kozanecki said, is how much CARES Act funding the school division will request as it provides instruction 100% remotely through at least December.

Not every potential use was related to schools and broadband.

Kozanecki said approximately $300,000 of the $500,000 originally allocated for the purchase of personal protective equipment has already been expended; more funding will be necessary, she said. She added that outfitting existing county facilities to store PPE and cleaning supplies might also be needed.

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A ‘virtual’ school year presents new challenges for children with learning disabilities SPECIAL ED, from page 1

al support, she feels that in the virtu- she explained, and staring at a com- years ago when they entered public al model Lucas will miss out on the puter screen can quickly become tir- school. Since she and one of her chil“free appropriate public education.” direct, one-on-one support he usual- ing. dren are immunocompromised, she It is part of a federal law that dates to ly receives as part of his IEP. “They Griese and her husband have had already planned to keep her kids the 1970s and legally entitles a stu- were really not able to looked into private home before the school board opted dent with an IEP to certain accom- do any of that direct "In a non-physical schools and home for 100% virtual instruction this semodations and support. schooling as alterna- mester. support,” she said, “so Lucas Griese will be a sev- it’s really going to fall environment it's tives to public school Speaking last week, Erdossy was enth-grader this year at Warrenton on to the parent to be really hard for them this year, but neither frustrated at the lack of information Middle School. He – like most stu- that educational assis- to offer reading was a good fit for before the beginning of classes. “I dents with an IEP – takes general Lucas. Most private am surprised - I am disappointed tant.” support." education classes. But he has been schools don’t offer that it is Aug. 12 and in 12 days these BETH GRIESE To make up the difdiagnosed with dyslexia, so reading support for special guys are going to be back in school ference, the Grieses and comprehending text is especialeducation students.

They researched online and I have no idea what that’s will be paying – at a cost of about ly difficult for him. home schooling options, but many of His IEP specifies several support $100 per week - a dyslexia specialist the curricula weren’t accredited and going to look like.”

When schools closed in March, mechanisms. He has a tablet and spe- and a math specialist to help Lucas “we didn’t see anything that would with his schoolwork.

“It’s at a sacshe was happy at first with the teachcial software issued by the school, suit his needs.” K12, an online learn- ers at Greenville Elementary School rifice to our family,” she said, “not for instance, so that he can access ing platform that public school stu- and how proactively they reached audio versions of his textbooks. Be- that it’s the school’s fault in any way. dents can apply for, “told us they out to her kids. “It seemed very In a non-physical environment it’s fore the pandemic, he received about probably wouldn’t accept a student teacher-directed. I was pleased with really hard for them to offer reading two hours of one-on-one support for with a specific IEP,” she added. support.” it.” Then, she felt, the plan the school each subject each week in addition For his part, Lucas Griese wishes division implemented for the rest of She was happy to find out Monto his regular time in class. he could be in the classroom in per- the semester constrained teachers.

Lucas’ mother, Beth Griese, stays day night that Lucas’ school will opson. “I’d rather be in school,” he said “We were just left floundering” after erate on an A/B schedule, meaning at home full-time with her four outside his home last week. he will receive instruction in onethat, she said, and she used her old school-aged children; a fifth is in Lucas’s younger sister, Lily, home schooling curriculum with her half of his classes two days a week college. She is also the president of Warrenton Middle’s parent-teacher and instruction for his other classes will enter fourth grade this year at kids instead of the minimal review organization. As a semester of 100% the other two days. “I think it’s a Ritchie Elementary School. She has work the schools assigned.

She emphasized she had only remote instruction approaches, “I great plan,” she said Tuesday morn- an IEP too because she needs to see am very blessed that I am home,” she ing. “He will be able to focus on a a speech therapist regularly, but she good experiences with her children’s said, “because if I was not – you’re few subjects each day, [which] won’t doesn’t need any academic support; teachers, and that her frustration she’s in gifted-and-talented classes was with school division leadership going to have a lot of kids with IEPs be overwhelming.” and her mom is less worried about for what she saw as a lack of planThe need to rely more on comwho are going to be left behind.” her going into the school year. “It ning. “I’m really proud of our teachputer screens for instruction is even While she had nothing but good will be more of a social impact than ers, and I’m shocked that they have harder on kids with dyslexia, she things to say about the public academic,” Beth Griese said. said.

“They’re working twice as schools in Fauquier and their supstayed in this county to teach,” she Lily didn’t seem too concerned, said. hard” to comprehend information, port for children who need additioneither. “I think I will learn either Last week, she was especially way,” she said, adding gleefully, concerned about the effect of pro“We can eat whenever we want!” longed virtual class times on Arden Still, she’d rather be in school. “I and Shelby. “A two-hour block of don’t like speaking through Zoom. language arts instruction, for a dysIt’s a little weird,” she said. lexic kid, is a nightmare.”

Her school has arranged for her On Tuesday morning, after she to see a speech therapist in-person received Greenville’s daily class at her school every Wednesday; she schedule that included 90 minutes can wear a clear mask so the therof live literacy instruction four days apist can see her per week, Erdossy mouth move during "I'm really proud of was a bit more optiWe are here to help. the sessions. “It’s our teachers, and I'm mistic. “For Shelby going to be a little and Tilly [Erdossy’s shocked that they awkward going in, In times of trouble, we may all need a little extra help. If you younger daughter, but it will be fine,” have stayed in this who also attends find you are struggling during the COVID pandemic, there are she smiled. “It will county to teach."

Greenville but does resources available.

- NATALIE ERDOSSY be good to have that not have an IEP] that one day a week facelanguage arts block to-face.” in the morning looks daunting, but Whether you need support for your child, a mental health Beth Griese said she was espeI am hopeful that it’ll be chopped up concern, a substance use disorder, senior care or cially concerned about families she into a number of activities to keep knows whose children have behavtransportation, we can help. them engaged and on task.” ioral challenges on top of academShe said she will see how it goes. ic ones. Often those IEPs focus on “If this is too overwhelming for my behavioral goals like looking others You can contact us by calling 540.825.3100 children or too much screen time, in the eye while speaking to them.

I guess we can fall back on home With virtual instruction, “there’s no schooling,” she said. “Not everyway at all to do behavioral goals.”

Natalie Erdossy, a New Baltimore body has that option, unfortunately.”

Or visit us online at: mother of four, home-schooled her She’s still not sure, she said, what www.rrcsb.org www.facebook.com/rrcsb children for six years. Two of her chil- kind of support – legally required dren – Arden, a rising sixth-grader under their IEPs – Arden and Shelly RRCS’ mission is to improve the quality of life in Culpeper, at Auburn Middle School, and Shel- can expect.

The family can’t afford to send by, a rising fourth-grader at GreenFauquier, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock Counties by the kids to private school, and tuville Elementary School – have been providing comprehensive behavioral health, developmental tors who specialize in dyslexia “are diagnosed with dyslexia and have crazy expensive,” she said. “I am so disability, substance use disorder, and aging services.

IEPs. willing to be surprised, I really hope Through homeschooling, she the county pulls out a win.” said, “I learned a lot in that process.

Reach Coy Ferrell at cferrell@ I kind of knew the questions to ask” fauquier.com when forming her kids’ IEPs two

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Learning hub concept generates interest Locations around county could provide safe places for local families to access internet

By Robin Earl and Coy Ferrell Times Staff Writers

It started with an idea suggested by Warrenton Town Councilman Sean Polster. What if, he suggested, the town was able to transform its former town hall on Court Street into an “education hub?” Students who do not have reliable internet could use the Wi-Fi service already in place in the soon-to-be empty town hall building. Parents who need to work remotely could also make use of the available connection.

Polster broached the idea at Tuesday’s town council meeting, encouraging his fellow councilmen to get on board. Most seemed to feel it was an idea that should be explored.

Town Manager Brandi Schaeffer pointed out that town staff’s move to the new town hall on Main Street would not be complete until after school opened on Aug. 24. And she added, there were other considerations: the crescent wall and cubicle partitions would have to come down and asbestos abatement could be a concern.

Councilman Bill Semple wondered about insurance liability, but Schaeffer said that since the building has always been open to the public, that shouldn’t be a problem.

Semple also wondered about demand for such a project. “How many children would use it?” he asked.

Polster, in a conversation later, emphasized the need to “lead with a sense of urgency” during challenging times. He said he has spoken to leaders across the country and many are achieving creative innovations for their constituents. “Everybody is trying to stay inside this box of ideas. We need to think outside the box to be able to get things done quickly. The mayor of San Francisco is opening parks and rec and community centers ... A town in Colorado is using commercial space in an old Sears building.”

Whether or not the old town hall proves a viable option, the concept of learning hubs is circulating in the

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Warrenton’s old town hall on Court Street could be one of the locations considered for an “education hub.” county.

Polster has been polling other local community leaders. He said, “Chief [Mike Kochis] said that his training room could be used,” for instance.

And a conversation with Fauquier County School Board member Susan Pauling was productive, he said.

Pauling was enthusiastic. “… Sean started talking about how other cities are dealing with 100% virtual learning. He spoke about learning hubs and how we could come together and start one in Warrenton. The idea would be to create a proof of concept, establish a process, and then replicate the learning hubs in other locations throughout our county.

“I absolutely support out-of-thebox thinking when approaching education this semester. There are already several parent resource pages for learning hubs popping up on Facebook. Allegro, Progressions and Warrenton United Methodist churches are also offering options for working families.

“The Warrenton Town Council has already proven they are very capable in providing creative ways of handling COVID-19 with their outdoor space use for businesses. I am thankful to know leaders like Sean and the Warrenton Town Council are willing to be a part of the solution to the crisis we are facing today.”

LEGAL NOTICES ANNOUNCING NEW WARRENTON TOWN HALL ADDRESS! Town of Warrenton is excited to announce that Town Hall offices previously located at 18 Court Street will be opening at 21 Main Street on Thursday, August 20, 2020. This includes the Town Manager’s office, Finance Department, Utility Billing, and Community Development. Warrenton-Fauquier Visitor Center will also transfer to the new location.

Please plan to visit us between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

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Polster also caught the ear of Fauquier County Supervisor Chris Granger, who raised the subject at Thursday afternoon's work session. Supervisors and county staff members discussed the potential for setting up indoor spaces in public buildings as internet-equipped workspaces for teleworking adults and students learning remotely.

“Some people are going to be able to sit at home and doing teleworking and what have you,” said Supervisor Chris Granger (Center District).

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“Some people, frankly, are not going to be able to do it [from home].”

County Administrator Paul McCulla responded that county staff have already begun seeking out potential buildings for this use. He mentioned the Marshall Community Center, the Central Complex, of which the Warrenton Community Center is part, and the Remington Lions Club building as possible sites. The Remington Volunteer Fire Department building, along with the old volunteer fire building in Catlett, were also listed.

McCulla said that any potential site would ideally have a fiber optic internet connection already in place.

Supervisor Chris Butler (Lee District) asked why school cafeterias couldn’t be used as workspaces.

Supervisor Rick Gerhardt (Cedar Run District) chimed in that, with a couple exceptions, school buildings in the county “don’t have the bandwidth” to support it. He added that the fire hall in Remington is equipped with this type of connection, making it a better candidate.

Regardless, there was no indication from supervisors or staff that internet-enabled workspaces would be established immediately.

“I don’t know if it’s going to be something that’s needed, but it’s something we should explore,” Granger concluded.

“These are all optional ideas at this point, and nothing has been discussed with any of these groups at this time,” said Deputy County Administrator Erin Kozanecki after the meeting.

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Riggleman mulls run for governor, denounces current state of politics RIGGLEMAN, from page 1 in 2021; he said Friday he will have a firm answer by September or October. (“A firm ‘yes’ or ‘no,’” he emphasized, “not a ‘well maybe, we’ll see.’”

He denied any involvement with the creation of draft Facebook pages promoting his candidacy.)

He is still deciding whether he would COURTESY PHOTO seek the Republican Party’s nomination or run as an independent; in 2017 Cong. Denver Riggleman (R-5th) is he announced he was seeking the Re- considering a run for governor. publican nomination for governor but ported by both Riggleman and Preshe withdrew before the primary.

Good announced his candidacy to ident Donald Trump.)

The progressive PAC Justice challenge for the 5th District nomDemocrats “equals Marxism.” He ination after Riggleman officiated a criticized the left-wing of the Demwedding between two men who had ocratic Party and their “idiocy on worked for Riggleman’s campaign, sparking an uproar among some Marxism,” calling out as especialreligious conservatives in the par- ly troublesome members of “The ty. Riggleman justified his support Squad,” the informal name for the for the right for same-sex couples group of progressive congressional to marry, claiming, “individual lib- congresswomen that included Alexerties are at the forefront of what it andria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Ayanna Pressmeans to be a conservative.”

Good, a former Liberty Univer- ley (D-Mass.) and Rashida Tlaib sity fundraising director and Camp- (D-Mich.).

Neither is Riggleman shy about bell County supervisor, describes his disdain for the QAnon conspiracy himself as a “biblical conservative” theorists, people who hold an increasand in April dismissed the wedding as a “political statement” that ingly widespread, somewhat fluid set “demonstrated how out of step Den- of beliefs from the right-wing fringe that usually include the idea there is a ver is with the Republican Party.”

The two men’s ideological dif- secret “deep state” plot to undermine ferences go beyond their views on Trump and that many world leaders marriage equality, however. Good and celebrities are part of a secret inalso represents the ideological right ternational child sex trafficking ring. wing of his party on several issues, (QAnon adherents have co-opted the including immigration and birth- hashtag #saveourchildren as a referright citizenship, the latter of which ence to their belief that politicians and celebrities are coordinating the abduche opposes outright.

Riggleman said he will not en- tion of children for a massive sex trafdorse Good under any circumstanc- ficking operation.) That secret cabal is es, no will he support Cameron often also depicted a satanic cult. The Webb, the democratic nominee for FBI recently warned that QAnon is a potential domestic terrorism threat. the 5th District seat.

“I’m not a conspiracy theorist, “The Republican Party has got to get away from saying it’s all or because of my military background nothing,” Riggleman said Friday. In and I have an IQ above moron,” Righis view, the party needs to focus on gleman said. “I think most people promoting “individual liberty” and who believe in QAnon need mental help,” adding for good measure, “It’s loosened business restrictions.

The party should, he said, also for mouth breathers.”

QAnon proponent Marjorie Taylor do away with nominating conventions, which he said give outsized Greene recently won a Republican influence to ideological hardliners, primary in a heavily conservative and instead use primaries to choose congressional district in Georgia, all candidates. (In 2018, Riggleman was but assuring she will be elected to chosen at the last minute as the Re- Congress this year. “If the Republican Party goes publican nominee conspiracy theorist for the 5th District “I’m not a conspiracy seat by delegates theorist, because of my on us, we’re done, we’re absolutely at a convention military background done,” mused Rigafter incumbent Rep. Tom Garrett and I have an IQ above gleman.

These ideological dropped out.) moron.” extremes present a Riggleman does DENVER RIGGLEMAN potential window not hold back when Congressman (R-5th) for a gubernatorial talking about what run, he said. “You he sees as partisan have people like Omar on the left and extremists on both sides of the aisle.

Numbers USA, an organization Greene on the right getting elected. that advocates for reducing immi- People scratch their heads and say, gration to the United States, is com- ‘Are you insane?’” He claimed “norposed of “maybe the dumbest people mal people” have left the Republican on earth,” Riggleman claimed. (Rig- Party because of what he sees as exgleman later clarified that he didn’t treme views and there is a similar dewant to characterize every member sire among some democratic voters of the organization, and his earlier for a more restrained brand of politics.

Among politicians, he said, “I think statement was in reference to the organization’s opposition to a specific everybody immediately wants to go to merit-based immigration policy sup- one side or another. I think it’s some-

where in the middle.” He added that Riggleman emphasized that he frustration with partisanship might has no personal quarrel with Chase, lead to the breakdown of the two-par- but their experiences and outlooks ty system in the next decade. are substantially different. “I think If he runs for governor, he said, I’m going to differ from Amanda he would court those “normal peo- really from the utilization of governple” in the middle of the political ment,” he said. “I think you just need spectrum: as he put it, “sober-mind- a sober look at government.” Comed Republicans and Denver-crats.” pared to Chase, he said, “I certainly (The latter is his tongue-in-check name for people who voted for him don’t yell as much.”

He said his business experience in 2018 despite voting for Democratwould also make his candidacy dific candidates in other races.) ferent from Chase’s. He mentioned a Even if center-right and center-left voters might disagree on some points recent incident in which a Harrison– he mentioned differences on how burg business owner claimed Chase to fund government programs and became irate and threatened to sue the degree to which firearms should because the business owner required be regulated - he added, “[Voters] her to wear a mask inside the shop.

“I would never have done that,” want someone to tell them the truth and be transparent.”

Riggleman said of Chase’s alleged acHe denounced special interest lob- tions. If he were the business owner, “I bying organizations would have done the as contributing to “Let’s recognize that same thing,” claiming hyper-partisanship there’s racism, that that he understands that does not reflect the issues businesses we can say ‘Black the views of the genface in a way Chase eral populace. “You lives matter’ [while does not. “I think my have all these specif- still denouncing background gives me ic one-issue special Marxism]. It’s not a the clarification” to interest groups that understand how govfalse choice.

Black will threaten you ernment affects busiif you don’t vote a lives absolutely ness, he added. certain way on one matter.”

Chase has been issue,” he said.

DENVER RIGGLEMAN a harsh critic of the What is the soluCongressman (R-5th) actions taken by tion? “I think you Gov. Ralph Northam have to have people like me,” he argued. “You have to during the pandemic.

Riggleman’s assessment was nuhave normal people get in, give the political middle finger to people try- anced, though typically colorful. ing to tell you what to do. I think I Were some restrictions on businessjust have to continue to be the person es and public gatherings necessary?

I am.”

“Of course,” he responded. “But they He brought up the issue of racial needed to be targeted locally, targetjustice. While denouncing the Black ed using data,” likening Northam’s Lives Matter organization as a spe- actions to “kill[ing] a mosquito with cial-interest group that has “weap- a sledgehammer.” onized” a legitimate movement and Now, he said, “We have to get furthered “Marxist tenants,” Rig- businesses back open at full capacigleman argued that the Republican ty: not 25% or 50%.” But at the same Party has drifted from its status as a “big tent” party where people of all time, “We need to respect others with mask wearing.” backgrounds feel welcome.

Riggleman said he is weighing “Let’s recognize that there’s racism, that we can say ‘Black lives mat- personal considerations with his ter’ [while still denouncing Marxism]. desire to bring his brand of politics It’s not a false choice. Black lives abso- to Richmond. He recently became a lutely matter,” he said. “Those are two grandfather, and his distillery busidifferent things and I think we can dis- ness is doing well. “It’s hard to make that decision right now.” tinguish between them.”

He is also focused on his work in Similarly, on immigration Riggleman presented what he argued was a Congress; he is a member of the Chimore nuanced view. He does not sup- na Task Force, for instance, a group port repealing birthright citizenship, of congressional Republicans where which is enshrined in the 14th Amend- “we’re looking at things the Unitment. “America is for everybody,” he ed States needs to do to ensure that said. “We’re a nation of immigrants.” we’re not encircled by China.” He He cited especially the need to com- also cited his current efforts to shape bat foreign cartels while strengthening the next National Defense Authoriguest-worker programs like H-2A and zation Act and promote the growth H-2B. “We need very strong anti-illeof the industrial hemp industry. gal-immigration laws while streamHe called his nearly two years in lining legal immigration.”

Congress the “worst job I’ve ever had Four Democrats have already an[and] the best thing I’ve ever done.” nounced their candidacy for their Ultimately, he said, “It’s hard for party’s nomination for the 2021 Virme not to fight bullies, man.” He talkginia gubernatorial race, and several ed about his military career. “I’ve sacothers have indicated they might run. rificed for this country.

I’ve done my State Sen. Amanda Chase (R-Chespart,” he said.

“But seeing the people terfield), an outspoken right-wing running right now it’s hard not to [conpopulist, is the only Republican who sider running for governor].” has officially entered the race.

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VDOT grant could provide funding for three new roundabouts in Warrenton Safety improvements on Broadview Avenue would be extension of already planned renovations

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At Tuesday night’s Warrenton Town Council meeting, Town Manager Brandie Schaeffer checked in with council members to re-introduce them to a Virginia Department of Transportation Smart Scale funding application process for transportation improvements on and near Broadview Avenue.

The rough layout of the plan shown to council members Tuesday night shows three roundabouts: one at Roebling Street and Broadview Avenue, one at Roebling and Bear Wallow Road and one at Winchester Street and Broadview. The proposal, if funded, is intended to move traffic more smoothly through a busy part of town and remove one traffic light.

Schaeffer said, “the goal is to slow people down and reduce the number of accidents.”

If the $16 million project wins VDOT approval, construction on the project would not begin until 2026, after the currently planned Broadview Avenue project is completed. (Construction on that project is scheduled to begin in 2022.) Schaeffer described the project as “the next step in improving traffic flow through the area. It would be an extension of what we are working toward with the Broadview Avenue renovation.”

Smart Scale projects are typically fully covered by the state, with minimal local contribution, to make improvements that will meet regional and statewide transportation and safety improvement objectives, Schaeffer explained.

Council members voted to continue with the application process, the first step of which is due Aug. 17. A final version of the application is due at the end of October.

Schaeffer reminded council members that the Smart Scale application is very long and involved. “It’s a long-term commitment,” she said.

Paul Bernard, deputy director of public works for the town, emphasized that the drawings of potential roundabouts are not the final designs, just a place to start.

Move to 21 Main St.

It was also revealed at the meeting that Town of Warrenton employees began moving to the new town hall at 21 Main St. last week. Many staffers are already working from the new building; Town Manager Brandie Schaeffer said that 95% of staff will be moved to the Main Street space soon. Three staff members will remain at the old town hall on Court Street until the public is acclimated to the change of address, she said.

She expects the move to be complete by Labor Day, Sept 7.

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Eva Walker Park master plan

The PATH Foundation has provided a grant of $22,000 for the town to create a master plan for Eva Walker Park. This is in addition to matching funds from the town.

Schaeffer said that an advisory committee will seek input from the community, in particular, from stakeholders who live near the park. She said a plan could be ready by December.

Frozen funds released

When the Town of Warrenton passed its budget earlier this year, certain funds were allocated but frozen for later consideration. The idea was to be cautious about spending until more could be learned about the effect COVID-19 was having on town coffers.

Stephanie Miller, director of finances and human resources for the town, reported that although revenue has been lower than in a normal year, the loss of revenue has not been as drastic as was feared, and expenditures have been under budget. For instance, meals tax revenues are down by about 10%, less than expected. Lodging taxes have been depressed, but sales tax revenue is higher than in 2018 or 2019.

As a result of the positive news, the town council agreed to release some funds that had been allocated in the budget but had not been spent. Two IT positions will be added to the town staff.

Utility fees

Council members also addressed their decision to waive late fees for utility customers who have been unable to pay their bills the last few months. Town utility customers who have been late with their payments during the COVID-19 pandemic have not seen their services cut off or been charged late fees.

Council members suggested that town staff could begin reaching out to customers to set up payment plans so residents could start paying down their bills. Council members agreed that since balances continue to accrue even if no late fee is assessed, some of the bills are adding up. Miller said that about 195 accounts are delinquent to some degree.

“This has to be handled with sensitivity,” said Renard Carlos (at large) and other council members agreed.

Schaeffer said she can make sure that residents’ special circumstances are taken into account.

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Judge sentences puppy mill owners to 12 months in prison, suspends 11 PUPPY MILL, from page 1 Attorney Robin Gulick represented Barton Gipstein, 75. T. Brooke Howard represented Vernine Gipstein, 69.

The sentencing decision was handed down by Judge Lon Farris.

The Gipsteins were arrested on Sept. 11, 2019, after an anonymous tip prompted Fauquier County Animal Control deputies to investigate conditions at a site on Folly Court near the Stafford County line. There deputies seized 80 dogs that were in poor condition and that needed medical care and grooming. Some of the dogs were wheaten terriers, but many were mixed breed.

The dogs were placed in the care of the Fauquier SPCA and soon after, the Gipsteins voluntarily turned over ownership of the dogs to the county. Devon Settle, executive director of the SPCA, said that all of the seized dogs were adopted out months ago. Settle said about the sentencing hearing, “It’s some justice for those dogs.”

The Gipsteins pleaded no contest to the charges in Fauquier County Circuit Court on Jan. 14.

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BRIEFS Two women charged after being found in stolen car Two women, one from Bealeton and one from Prince William County, were charged with possession of a stolen vehicle after police were alerted to a "suspicious incident."

At about 4:40 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13, a passerby reported to the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office that the driver of a car on Old Tavern Road appeared to be impaired.

A small sports utility vehicle was parked on the side of the road when a deputy arrived, according to Sgt. Steven Lewis of the FCSO. The two women in the car were identified as Brittany Baldwin, 23, of Bealeton and Tishanna McColgan, 27, of Manassas. McColgan told the deputy that their vehicle had ran out of gas and asked to use a phone.

The deputy discovered that the 2006 Subaru Forester was reported stolen from Prince William County, said Lewis, and that Baldwin was wanted by the Culpeper Police Department for failing to appear for a hearing in Culpeper General District Court.

Lewis said that during the deputy’s roadside interview, the women were asked “about the stolen vehicle and their stories were different and [were] not consistent.”

McColgan was charged with a felony warrant for possession of a stolen vehicle and misdemeanor warrant for driving revoked, DUI related. After

her arrest she was held at the Fauquier County Adult Detention Center on a secured bond, said Lewis.

He said that Baldwin was charged with a felony warrant for possession of a stolen vehicle and public intoxication.

Baldwin was also held at the Fauquier County Adult Detention Center on an unsecured bond after being arrested.

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The plea agreement said that the Gipsteins agreed to plead guilty to felony animal cruelty, give up their animals, never own animals in the future, and serve 30 days in jail, said Rogers.

Both were free on unsecured bonds until today. They were taken into custody after the sentencing, said Rogers.

Rogers said that the Gipsteins could appeal to the judge for home custody for health reasons, but the commonwealth did not agree to that request.

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Lord Fairfax Community College students help with contract tracing CONTACT TRACE, from page 2 the hype, you’re just really scared. In the beginning, it was almost kind of a death sentence, and it’s really not.”

Planning efforts for the contact tracing operation started back in April, when a George Mason faculty member reached out to Amanda Brooks, the clinical coordinator at Lord Fairfax’s Fauquier campus, and connected her with the state’s health department. The health department hoped to have its own contact tracing system up and running

by August, Brooks said, but needed help in the meantime as the state re-opened.

Besides giving the department time to get organized, the local contact tracing operation also gave nursing students the chance to participate in a crucial public health effort, Brooks said.

“When you take care of somebody in the hospital, you may or may not know anybody who has ever had whatever kind of disease it is,” Brooks said. “Where coronavirus, it’s affected everybody in one way or another.”

To volunteer as a contact tracer, students had to sign up for the Medical Reserve Corps of Virginia — a squadron of volunteers who respond to public health emergencies — and complete several training modules. They were also provided with detailed scripts, walking them through whether to tell a person to isolate or to quarantine.

Volunteers worked for a maximum of three days between June 1 and July 31; they earned up to 24 hours toward their total of 500 hours required to graduate.

Student volunteers also helped connect residents with county resources, should they need help with childcare or getting groceries if they had been told they should quarantine.

Although Stevic has heard stories of contract tracers being yelled at by people skeptical about

the virus or suspicious of their intentions, she said she never experienced anything but kindness during the three days she worked as a volunteer in June. “I had really intelligent conversations with people asking me really good questions,” she said.

She especially enjoyed sharing advice with people about ways to care for themselves during quarantine — self-care tips like getting eight hours of sleep and drinking enough water. And, she said, the same tactics she uses to get her seven children to pick up the phone worked well with those who didn’t want to answer an unknown phone number.

“I did a trick that I employ as a parent: I call, and you don’t answer. I call back, let it ring twice, hang up, call back, and — oh my goodness, you pick up!” she said, with a laugh.

Jennifer Humphries, another second-year nursing student, expressed gratitude for having a role in fighting the pandemic.

“Being able to provide care to individuals who were directly impacted by the coronavirus was a very humbling experience,” she said, especially since being a contact tracer allowed her to help Fauquier residents beyond ensuring that they were in compliance with the national mandates.

Over the three days Stevic spent volunteering at The Barn, she estimates she made 30 or more calls. But the work came in waves, she said: “You sit there, and then boom, you’re really busy and you’re thinking, ‘Oh my gosh, I’m never gonna get all this done.’ And then, you sit and you wait.”

During those slower periods, Brooks said she and an epidemiologist who was stationed at The Barn gave mini-lectures and handed out worksheets reviewing concepts they’d have to know as their studies continued the next semester.

Brooks said she also tried to tell the students each day about how important their efforts were to suppress the spread of the virus. Each call may stop

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“People don’t realize that it’s not about them.

Yeah, if you catch it, you’re probably going to be fine,” she said. “It’s not you so much we’re worried about — it’s the people you might spend time with, that you don’t realize are immunocompromised . . . It’s time to slow the spread down and hopefully prevent people from getting sick.”

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Last chance to see this pretty tree "I think that I shall never see, A poem as lovely as a tree…”

This unfortunate tree needs to come down. I contacted the Virginia Department of Transportation on July 20 and received a response on July 28 that it will be addressed in 30 to 45 days, so I wanted to show off his beauty to you before it is to be removed.

However, with all the rain and suspected storms, I fear that it will come down on someone's car before it is removed. It is located on Waterloo Road, about 3 miles west past the WARF on the right-hand side, just before Oakwood Drive, in case you would want to see this remarkable tree.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Ballot harvesting, as in Nevada law, is unconstitutional In 2018, Republican candidates were leading in 10 Congressional races in California when all votes were counted on election night.

Within weeks, all these races were certified for the Democrats. What had happened? Ballot harvesting.

There is a fundamental difference between mail-in ballots for every registered voter and absentee voting. Absentee voting has been a proud tradition since 1864. Mail-in ballots and ballot harvesting are a relatively new phenomenon. Ballot harvesting occurs when a political operative visits a home and volunteers to help a voter make the “right choice” and then they mail in the ballot.

On Sunday, Aug. 2, the Nevada Demo-

crat-controlled legislature passed, and its Democrat governor signed Assembly Bill 4. This historically undemocratic measure not only guarantees a mail-in ballot to every registered Nevada voter, but there is no requirement for a postmark; it allows any voter over the age of 65 to request assistance to vote for them, sign the ballot for them, and mail it for them.

The new law stipulates that votes can be cast and will be counted up to three days after Election Day. In addition, without a postmark, election officials could be counting ballots in Nevada for weeks.

What this means is that if Nevada Democrats, who control the process, do not like the outcome on Election Night, then they can simply har-

U.S. Postal Service must be restored Here’s a quote that is recognizable to all: “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.”

This unofficial motto of the U.S. Postal Service, which dates from 1914, encapsulates the agency’s actual mission statement (as codified in Section 101(a) of Title 39 of the U.S. Code) – “The Postal Service shall have as its basic function the obligation to provide postal services to bind the nation together through the personal, educational, literary, and business correspondence of the people. It shall provide prompt, reliable, and efficient services to patrons in all areas and shall render postal services to all communities.”

Given that background, what in the world is happening to the USPS as we know it today? Apparently, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is unfamiliar with the above information. The latest headlines surrounding the USPS – lack of needed additional funding, delivery slowdowns, no overtime authorized, unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud, etc. must have Benjamin Franklin

(the first postmaster general – July 1775) spinning in his grave!

For the current administration to allow one of the oldest and (in my opinion) most efficient U.S. government agencies to become a political ping-pong ball is wrong on every front. Every American uses the post office and relies on the services it provides day in and day out; something we all take for granted.

If you’ve ever used postal services abroad, you would know that the USPS is more affordable and accessible than in most other countries.

The idea of not having this agency’s services which we all are accustomed to unimaginable. That said, Trump ally and fundraiser, DeJoy, who has no experience with USPS operation, appears to be leading us down that path.

I sincerely hope that people will see what a real problem it is not having the USPS operate as we expect it to and demand that USPS receive the necessary funding to operate during this unprecedented time.

KRISTEN KING Warrenton

vest enough votes to overturn the outcome. In short, they have made it virtually impossible for [President] Donald Trump to win Nevada. No political party should have the power to change an election.

Fair-minded people will recognize that this process is patently unfair, undemocratic, and it destroys the fabric of our electoral system. I am sure the dictators in China, Cuba, and Russia would be proud of Nevada Assembly Bill 4 because this is exactly how they stay in power.

Let us hope our federal courts will rule that Assembly Bill 4 and other similar state laws are unconstitutional and an assault on our constitution.

HARRY F. BURROUGHS Warrenton

A matter of life and death The Virginia Legislature began meeting Aug. 18 for a special session to consider criminal justice reform, COVID-19 relief and budget issues. Hopefully we will see an engaged legislature this year, unlike last summer’s special session on gun violence, when nothing happened. I would like to address two of the areas for this special session.

First, we have all witnessed the ongoing violence against our Black citizens and communities. While we are fortunate here in Fauquier County to have Sheriff [Robert] Mosier and Chief [Mike] Kochis, the rest of Virginia is not so lucky. That must change. We need police reform and accountability across the state. As the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus says, “we must eliminate law enforce-

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ment abuse, prevent and punish racist behavior, weed out institutional racism and increase accountability at all levels of law enforcement.”

Second, we need to address public health funding for COVID relief in Black communities, along with other communities of color. We know that COVID rates are three to five times higher in those areas why would we not aid our citizens who are most vulnerable?

Sen. Jill Vogel, and Del. Elizabeth Guzman, Del. Michael Webert and Del. Mark Cole -- we are looking to you to do your jobs and take care of all of the citizens of the commonwealth. It’s literally a matter of life and death.

MAX N. HALL Marshall

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Remington will choose from 3 designs for new town seal

By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

Remington’s Town Council meeting Monday night featured five submissions for a new town seal. Council members narrowed the choices down to three that town residents and business owners will vote on.

A little less than one month after Mississippi’s governor signed off on a bill removing a Confederate battle emblem from the state’s flag, the Remington Town Council did the same — voting unanimously on July 20 to change the town seal, which for decades featured a small depiction of the battle flag used during the Civil War by the Army of Northern Virginia, which fought for the Confederacy.

Vice Mayor Devada Allison said at the coun-

cil’s July meeting that in light of the national reckoning over institutionalized racism and the “healing process” happening in the country, he said council members recognized it was time for the seal to change.

“We are moving forward as a community,” he said.

“We definitely want Remington to be represented as welcoming to everybody, because that’s what it is.”

Allison said Monday night that he was disheartened by some of the Facebook comments about the council’s decision to change the seal. “It was disgusting, the way people attacked each other. It is a keyboard warrior mentality, where there is no retribution for anything you say.”

He added, “We are just going to move forward.

We made the right decision.”

The final three choices will be presented to

town residents and business owners; they will be asked to pick their favorite by Sept. 20. If the town is able to host the Remington Fall Festival in October, the winner will be announced at that event.

If the COVID-19 pandemic prevents the festival, the choice will be shared another way.

The seal submissions attempt to represent Remington’s history, including images that represent the Rappahannock River that runs alongside Remington and the image of a steam engine, which is prominent in Remington’s past. Tom Reese Jr., who designed Remington’s current seal, was asked to submit a design, said Allison, but he declined.

Miles Friedman steps down as county's economic development director Miles Friedman, Fauquier’s director of economic development since 2013, is stepping down from his position. He will continue to work for the county as a consultant during a six-month transition period, according to a press release Aug. 10 from County Administrator Paul McCulla.

“Friedman was hired in March 2013 to strengthen the climate for business and economic development

and to grow the county’s tax base,” the press release said.

McCulla added, “Miles Friedman had certainly accomplished both objectives, and built a stronger base for economic and tourism development to flourish. Miles was also instrumental in building a stronger relationship between the county and the commonwealth’s Economic Development Partnership.”

The press release lists several

accomplishments from Friedman’s tenure, including his work bringing the first data center companies to the county; successfully advocating for the construction of a Virginia Department of Veterans Services care center in Vint Hill and working to establish a “unique workforce development partnership between Fauquier County and Lord Fairfax Community College.

Friedman said Monday eve-

ning that his decision to step down came after he and "county leaders" disagreed over the direction of the county's economic development efforts, but he emphasized there were no hard feelings.

"Economic development programs evolve over time. That's something I've been preaching for years," he said. "It was all very amicable. We're just headed in different directions."

He said he looks forward to continuing to serve the county as a consultant through the transition period.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Why did Fauquier County schools ‘cave’ and decide to go virtual?

Four schools without a nurse; 20 bus routes without a driver (and resignations were still coming in); more than 200 fewer substitute teachers than we had last year (Currently we have 130, last year we had 354 -- and that still wasn’t enough.

Teachers taught sick last year because there weren’t any available subs to cover their classrooms.), and numerous Family and Medical Leave Act and leave of absence vacancies (both protected by law) that needed to be filled from that small pool of subs. Insurmountable staff shortages -- this was the true catalyst behind our “cave.”

The initial survey the school division sent to parents indicated that about 500 students intended to sign up for the virtual track -- but when the registrations started coming in -- the actual number was closer to 3,000 (And there are still more than 2,000 students that haven’t signed up for anything. We have no idea what their plans are. They might be switching to home-school, they might be switching to private school -- or they might show up at the bus stop expecting to go to school on the morning of Aug. 24).

Thirty-seven teachers were approved for the virtual track -which required vetting and medical documentation -- but that pool of teachers (five) didn’t contain enough special education teachers to handle the number of students requiring services (395). That pool of teachers didn’t contain any ESL teachers, but there were 136 ESL students that

signed up for virtual education.

And that pool did not allow for any classes outside of the core classes. In essence, the kids that chose virtual were getting the absolute bare minimum (and, in many cases, less than that). Why couldn’t we just pull them from the in-person pool of teachers? Because we had significant gaps there too -- pulling teachers from in-person teaching (5,600 students) and putting them into the gaps in virtual would have left the classrooms over-crowded and unable to accomplish the social distancing that we promised to both parents and staff (and were mandated by the state to implement).

We went into this pandemic with staffing gaps. Those gaps didn’t get better -- they got magnified. The sub pool varies between degreed and non-degreed personnel -- that also presents a problem. Not every position is plug and play. Taking a sub that either isn’t degreed or has a degree in English (for example) and plugging them into a long-term sub position teaching middle or high school math (for example) does not equal a good outcome for anybody.

Teachers (and subs) are not simply warm bodies that occupy a necessary space. Putting a non- degreed sub into a longer-term position (more than a day or two) when a teacher gets quarantined will also not benefit anybody. We approved an increase in sub pay during the last board meeting in an attempt to bring us more in range with our neighboring counties and to try to

attract more subs, but the numbers didn’t change.

Our human resources team has been reaching out farther and farther in their recruitment efforts -- we do not have a line of people beating down our door wanting to enter the world of education. Our staff did everything they possibly could to make both tracks work -but as the balance beam continued to tilt away from our goal, all we would have ended up doing if we had continued down the road we were on is doing both models badly, and most likely having to shut down and go virtual within a month.

Some of the ideas on how to make this situation work that I have heard are good ideas -- and we are working with Sean Polster from the Town of Warrenton Town Council and members of the Board of Supervisors to try to implement learning pods throughout the county to accommodate the kids of essential workers, the kids without Internet and the at-risk kids.

The Boys and Girls Club has been instrumental in Sean’s pilot -- which, once the bugs are worked out and a process is defined, can be implemented across the county as long as we can establish those partnerships with other entities. But this isn’t something the school division can take on by itself, given the state and federal rules and regulations we have to abide by -- we can’t just go and bring people in off the street (no matter how well-meaning those people are) and put them in a

classroom.

We (school board members) can work with other local government entities, civic and church organizations, to leverage space (allowing for the recommended social distancing) and their vetting process to ensure anybody that is trusted with our children is a safe person.

The last thing any of us wants is to subject our kids to an unscrupulous person that uses a chaotic situation to slip in, undetected, and cause harm.

There is no rat, there is no conspiracy -- there is a chronically under-funded education system (not by the local government -- but by the state and federal government) that finally could not meet all of the requirements, unfunded mandates and handling of the gaping holes in our social services system that have been constantly piled onto it with no additional funds or resources.

This situation has also identified gaping holes in our public infrastructure, broadband -- the schools didn’t create this hole. This hole has existed for years -- the closing of schools just highlighted how epically bad the hole is. The real story here is that the virtualization of ours schools has highlighted just how many things the schools and its teachers have become responsible for that fall far, far beyond the confines of “education.”

STEPHANIE LITTER-REBER Lee District Fauquier County School Board

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COLGAN, SIRIANNI ARE HIGHLAND ATHLETES OF YEAR Colgan rode horses, then saddled up for lacrosse and soccer at Highland

By Peter Brewington Times Staff Writer

Who knew all those years riding horses were setting Sterling Colgan up for greatness in soccer and lacrosse?

Competing in equestrian events and foxhunting was perfect cross-training for Colgan’s high school sports career, which closed with the Orlean 18-year-old earning honors as the Fauquier Times 2020 Highland School Boys Athlete of the Year.

He attributes riding horses for building powerful leg muscles.

“That’s why I can kick it so far,” he says about the 55-yard free kicks he’d unleash in soccer.

Colgan earned Delaney Athletic Conference honors in both soccer and lacrosse. He played laPHOTO BY DAWN COLGAN crosse as a sophomore and junior, Born into an equestrian family in Orlean, missing out his senior year due to recent Highland School graduate Sterling the pandemic, and shined in soccer Colgan will play lacrosse at University all three years he was at Highland. of Mary Washington and study to be a He’ll play lacrosse at the University veterinarian. of Mary Washington.

Although Colgan only rides for THE COLGAN FILE fun now, he can’t escape his roots.

Colgan grew up on his family’s Family: Father Timothy is a federal farm in Orlean. His grandfather Ed- acquisition consultant. Mother win was a thoroughbred horse own- Dawn is a federal contracting er, mother Dawn was a steeplechase officer. Sister Ainsley will be a jockey, and dad Tim has been around freshman at Highland this fall and is horses all his life. His sister Ainsley, an accomplished equestrian rider.

Best sports memory: “Scoring 14, is an avid eventer and three-sport 55 yards out in a soccer game was athlete at Highland. pretty cool.”

The discipline of competing in Number: “I wear the No. 17, equestrian events, plus the unprebecause 18 was taken on my first dictable aspect of jumping gave him lacrosse team.” a perspective that also translated to a Favorite food: Pineapple. rugged sport like lacrosse. “I enjoy Favorite movie: “Star Wars.” being physical. I’ve been thrown off Favorite actor: Will Ferrell. horses my entire life,” said Colgan.

Favorite restaurant: Orlean Market.

His equestrian résumé includes Possible career: Veterinarian. foxhunting with Old Dominion Hounds, and participation in eventcrosse and life,” Colgan said. ing, dressage and polocrosse.

Highland won the DAC title in “Riding a horse mainly involves Colgan’s first year at Highland in using your legs. It may not look like it, 2018. “I played quite a bit, especially but most of the commands and direc- as the new kid,” he said. tion come from the legs. Your hands As a midfielder, he’d bring the are used just to steer. Your legs give ball into the forward zone and try the commands, and the non-verbal to set up other teammates. That role commands,” he said. “Your calves, expanded as a junior when he took quads, all of it get used.” more responsibility, often holding Although soccer was his first the ball longer as he surveyed the sport, Colgan embraced lacrosse field and taking it deeper into the while attending Wakefield Coun- offensive end, where he added more try Day School near Flint Hill. He goals and assists. played varsity in eighth grade, but He was set to do even more as Wakefield Country Day did not field a senior. Highland played just one lacrosse his freshman year, lead- game before the COVID outbreak, ing him to transfer to Highland as downing Tandem Friends 16-0. Cola sophomore to play for coach Rich gan scored twice in that game and Klares, who coached Colgan in had numerous assists and ground youth lacrosse and more recently on balls, even while sporting an injured the Battle Lax travel club program. shoulder.

“Coach Klares is one of my closest coaches. He’s guided me in la- See COLGAN, page 14

Captain Cristina: Sirianni was epitome of leadership and positivity

By Fred Hodge

Special to the Times

Coaches often point to “glue” players who are major ingredients in providing behind-the-scenes labor or leadership essential to a team’s championship run.

Cristina Sirianni was one of those lynchpin athletes for Highland School’s highly competitive field hockey and girls lacrosse teams. A member of both teams for four years, Sirianni earned glowing reviews for her leadership, work ethic and positivity in both sports.

Coupled with her skills on the field, she is Fauquier Times 2020 Highland School Girls Athlete of the Year.

“Cristina is the epitome of Highland girls athletics,” said Kristen Conques, coach of the Hawks’ girls lacrosse and field PHOTO BY OLIVIA SIRIANNI hockey squads. “I can’t say Cristina Sirianni played on three state enough about Cristina’s leader- champion lacrosse teams for Highland ship and the impact she has had and will study psychology at Bucknell on both programs.”

University.

She is the last in a line of essential Siriannis to shine for THE SIRIANNI FILE Highland. Her three older sisters Isabella, 25; Sophia, 23; and Olivia, 21, Family: Father Tony is CEO of a financial advisor website. Mother all basked in the limelight as Hawk Jennifer is a stay-at-home mom lacrosse stars. who was captain of the Skidmore Cristina, 19, benefited from being able to work out with her older College women’s lacrosse team. sisters. “As the ‘baby,’ she wasn’t Sisters Isabella, a software saleswoman; Sophia, a digital given many breaks and was expectanalyst; and Olivia, a rising junior at ed to keep up if she wanted to play,” Elon University. said father Tony Sirianni.

Favorite foods: Pasta, pineapple.

In turn, they came to watch her Plus, she admits to having a major play and saw her win three state league sweet tooth. “I like chocolate lacrosse titles during Hawk run. ice cream. I like Oreos,” which she Highland’s quest for its fifth state likes to dunk in milk. title in a row this past spring was Favorite TV shows: “Peaky ended by the pandemic.

Blinders,” “Game of Thrones,” “The Noted Tony, “Cristina’s older sisters Office.” played on very talented teams that nevFavorite movies: “The Other Guys,” er got to the state championship, suf“Seabiscuit.” fering tough losses in the playoffs and Favorite musician: Post Malone. finals. Cristina’s teams had statewide Future profession: Psychiatry. success early and she always dedicated her championship games to her sisters Sports at Highland seemed who had never won a state final.” preordained for Cristina. Mom Sirianni captained the field hock- Jennifer excelled in lacrosse at ey team as a junior and senior and Skidmore College in Saratoga was lacrosse captain as a senior. Springs, N.Y., and all four of Sirianni recalled several older play- her daughters wielded sticks at ers taking her under their wings and Highland. Sisters Isabella and wanted to repay that kindness by be- Sophia played field hockey and coming a mentor.

Olivia tennis in the fall.

“You’re not just looking out for “I was so excited to go there and yourself, you’re also looking out play the sports they did,” said Sirianfor your teammates,” Sirianni ex- ni, who began organized athletics in plained. “It’s not just a sport to me. fourth grade at Hill School in MidIt’s a group of girls that I lean on and dleburg. they lean on me. I honestly feel comSirianni favored field hockey fortable talking to any of them. My over lacrosse, noting the late sumteammates are just great people.” mer start appealed because it was a “She created a team culture of chance to reunite with friends. positivity and inclusion, trust, and encouragement,” Conques said.

See SIRIANNI, page 14

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COLGAN, from page 13

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The Sirianni sisters left a legacy of lacrosse success at Highland. From left are Sophia (2016 Highland grad), Olivia (2018), Cristina (2020) and Isabella (2014).

SIRIANNI, from page 13 Siriannni tallied 20 goals and added five assists in field hockey. She earned the team MVP last fall and the Coaches’ Award in 2018. She also won the Sportsmanship Award and a student athlete award.

“She was the heart of our team. She made it her mission this season to stay positive and encouraging. Cristina clearly loves field hockey and it shows every time she steps on the field. Her voice was the loudest cheering and praising them every practice and game,” said Conques.

Sirianni already has begun classes at Bucknell University. She hopes to major in psychology with a long-term goal of entering the field of psychiatry.

“I enjoy helping my friends learn about their problems and try to help them,” Sirianni explained, noting her grandfather is a psychiatrist.

was one of the team captains and received the Coach’s Award his senior year.

“He was getting open that easy as a senior,” Although Colgan was a center back holding the said Klares, who says Colgan progressed into a defense together, he was also an offensive instigamajor impact player. “He’s developed into a guy tor thanks to his howitzer of a right leg. “It was sort on offense that would have been an absolute terror of a semi line drive so teammates can read where to try to guard. You had to gameplan for him.” it’s going. On long free kicks I’m pretty accurate: Colgan never posted big I can put it at someone’s feet or scoring stats, but was more of chest,” he said. the setup man.

The crowning confirmation “A lot of things Sterling of this skill was his 55-yard goal does, few guys do. He scoops against Trinity Christian to tie up ground balls, makes the exthe score and send the game into tra pass by dodging a double penalty kicks in the 2019 DAC team,” said Klares. championship game. Colgan Klares said that unlike in said the goalie came out, anticice hockey, extra assists aren’t ipating a shot 10 yards shorter, awarded in lacrosse for a player allowing the ball to soar into the making a pass that sets up the upper part of the goal for a specpass that leads to a goal. “He tacular strike. It was the third was the hockey assist guy dolong distance goal of his career ing all the grunt work, knowing from mid-field, something unit had to get done. He embraced common for defenders. that role.”

Colgan’s current focus is preColgan said he was crushed paring for lacrosse and his studby the loss of his senior year, ies at Mary Washington. He’s but also kept it in perspective. been lifting weights and says “In the wider aspect, I was he’s 6-foot-2, 185 pounds, up PHOTO BY DAVE HENRICKSON happy we didn’t play. I’d rather from 5-10, 160 as a sophomore. have everyone be safe,” he said. “He’s one of those young men you He wants to be a veterinarian, His soccer career dates back love being around all the time,” a pursuit that traces to his farm to second grade, when he be- said Highland lacrosse coach Rich upbringing. “I grew up around a gan playing for the Warrenton Klares of Sterling Colgan, shown lot of vets. To be a vet you need Youth Soccer Club (WYSC). here playing soccer. social skills, I’m looking forward He played varsity soccer at to having a lot of fun with it.”

Wakefield Country Day in eighth and ninth He’ll likely study biology, then attack four grades, then all three years at Highland. years of vet school, which includes a year-long reAfter an early season concussion in his first quired internship. “The schooling is tough. Getseason at Highland, he returned to play the last ting into vet school is insanely hard,” he said.

He hasn’t decided whether he wants to work half of his sophomore year, then excelled as a junior and senior. He was a first team all-DAC as a with large or small animals, but we know what senior and second team all-DAC as a junior. He 1,000-pound animals he knows a lot about.

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By Betsy Burke Parker Special to the Times

Every major horse trials and threeday event has been canceled since March. Because of the lack of qualifying competitions for upper level horses and riders, a local event is in the spotlight because in The Plains this weekend, all systems are “go.”

The Great Meadow International, Aug. 20 to 23 attracted nearly 250 of the sport’s top-rated horse-and-rider pairs. Seventy-five are entered in the elite CCI4*-short format division, 49 in the CCI3*-short format, 12 in the new CCI3*-long format, 58 in the CCI2*-short format and 41 in two preliminary divisions.

GMI officials navigated the tricky Phase 3 requirements for spectators to design socially distanced terrace boxes for widely spaced tailgate spaces with a view of the main Fleming Farm arena – to watch dressage and show jumping. Boxholders can also see several cross-country jumps from there spaces.

There is no general admission this year, explained GMI official Kira Topeka. Organizers and horsemen are playing strictly by the ever-changing rules – temperature checks, masks at all times for everyone other than mounted riders, staying in marked spaces, no vendors’ row shopping.

Because of the restrictions, the event will be live-streamed on Horse and Country TV Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with live coverage and on-demand on the subscription channel. The cost is $9.99 per

The show must go on This year, Great Meadow International takes on even more importance

PHOTO BY BETSY BURKE PARKER

Olympic champion Phillip Dutton will compete four horses at this weekend’s Great Meadow International near The Plains. The Fleming Farm hillside, empty last year because spectators were crowded into a shaded grandstand at the west end of the arena, will feature socially distanced tailgate spaces set up according to Phase 3 regulations. month, with thousands of hours of on-demand video archives of the world’s top international events, clinics, educational materials and more available to make the most of buying the one-month trial subscription to watch GMI. Expert livestream commentary will be provided by Olympic medalist Karen O’Connor, who lives just a

few miles from Great Meadow, and upper level rider Sinead Halpin.

Among top-rated entries are fivetime Olympian Phillip Dutton, 2018 GMI winner Will Coleman and Virginia-based Olympians Hannah Sue Burnett and Lynn Symansky.

“This year has been challenging for everyone, and we’re excited to be able to offer a new three-star long for-

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mat division to provide an opportunity to earn qualifications for the fall season,” said Olympic champion and event co-chair David O’Connor. David and Karen O’Connor are the only married couple in history to partner for two Olympic team medals.

“We’re grateful to the team at Great Meadow for stepping up to add (the long format) to their existing competition,” echoed U.S. Equestrian Federation eventing director Jenni Autry. “Following cancellations due to COVID-19, this will be the first CCI3*-L that runs in North America in 2020.

“From a high-performance standpoint, it is critical for our younger, up-and-coming horses to have the opportunity to gain qualifications at the level.”

The long format includes roads and tracks and steeplechase phases prior to the cross-country jumping test on day two of competition. The short format, adopted over the last 20 years for all elite event levels, has only cross-country. The short format requires less land, proponents explain, but detractors argue that removing the speed and endurance portion of what’s considered the classic test of an equine athlete – and his or her human partner, devolved the modern three-day event into a dressage-plus-show jumping showcase.

Established in 2015, the Great Meadow International is sponsored by the Mars candy company.

Complete entry information and livestream log in is at greatmeadowinternational.com.

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A NEW HOME CONCEPT I AM PUTTING TOGETHER A TEAM TO BUILD THREE NEW COTTAGES IN THE HISTORIC DISTRICT OF WARRENTON. THERE ARE ONLY THREE SMALL LOTS AVAILABLE, SO EACH NEW HOME WILL BE SITUATION ON A 10,000(+-) SQ FOOT LOT. LARGE ENOUGH FOR A SMALL GARDEN AND LAWN AREA, AND STILL AFFORD PRIVACY. THESE NEW HOMES WILL BE CUSTOM BUILT FOR THE BUYER, BUT ALL THE WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIALS WILL BE VERY HIGH END. HIGH CEILINGS, MAIN LEVEL MASTER, GARAGE OPTION, AND OPTIONS FOR ALL MATERIALS. THE BUYERS, I BELIEVE, WILL BE OWNERS OF FARMS AND ESTATES WHO WANT SOMETHING SMALLER, BUT OF HIGH QUALITY. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: CHARLIE EBBETS LONG AND FOSTER WARRENTON 540-229-7808.

RICHARD GARGAGLIANO 540-272-6524 RICHARD.GARGAGLIANO@LONG&FOSTER.COM

Left to right: Richard Gargagliano, Charlie Ebbets, Listing agents, Warren Watkins, Builder, Suzi Watkins, Interior designer, Barb Teach, Architect, Kendra Fairbanks, Design Assistant

EXAMPLE OF COTTAGE SouthStar Construction builder is a turn key service construction company from design to permitting to final construction. SouthStar construction LLC’s principals have over 70 years in the construction, development and design industry. SouthStar Construction provides residential general contracting services of varying levels including construction, additions and renovations. Our roots originate in high quality aesthetic and functional design ranging from large award winning communities to smaller infill projects. Warren Watkins has been involved in construction and development since 1987 and manages a variety of aspects of the business.

Suzy Watkins is our Interior designer and a Principal with Sterling Design and SouthStar Construction. She has an exemplary eye for style and is able to work with clients to meet their vision. She has been a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers since 1988 with several degrees of Interior Design.

Our in-house Architect, Barb Teach, has an architecture degree from the University of Virginia.

Barb works with clients throughout the design a and construction process to meet their needs. Our permit plans are detailed and finely tuned to your vision. All permitting and submittal are overseen

by Barb.

With a permit in hand, Greg Killmeyer oversees daily construction activities coordinating work and final occupancy.

The Fisher Lane neighborhood in Warrenton is conveniently located within walking distance of Old Town, which hosts some of the finest restaurants and shops in Fauquier County, not to mention a thriving culture and social life. Located next to the St. James Episcopal Church Old Rectory House, Barb has come up with traditional design elevations that blend in seamlessly with the historic setting of Culpeper Street while still maintaining a modern touch. The cottage design provides a first floor master bedroom, office, living area, gas fireplace, kitchen, along with a second level that occupies two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. Design modifications are easily handled by barb.

All finishes can be custom selected by buyer with the assistance of our Interior Designer. Unlike other firms that leave selections up to their clients, we guide our clients every step of the way helping them make the myriad decisions that go into a construction project. One of the trends we are seeing is smaller homes with higher end finishes, as opposed to larger structures that don’t feel warm and inviting. This translates into less square footage to heat, clean and maintain, but more desirable materials such as stone countertops, hardwood floors, custom built-ins and high end appliances and plumbing fixtures.

Warrenton is a beautiful town, steeped in history with many large majestic homes and a wonderful downtown featuring local shops and businesses that seems to appeal to everyone. But... if you have just sold your 4 bedroom home and are now considering “downsizing options” and looking for a smaller detached home with all of the high end finishes you have grown accustomed to - there is nothing available to satisfy your need within the Warrenton historic area. What you do find are townhouse and larger home developments and the occasional large renovated historic home for sale.

But that’s not what everyone is necessarily looking for. That is why I am excited about this project.

We are offering a different choice. Just imagine a “cottage style” detached home with tall ceilings and all of the high end finishes you have grown accustomed to located within walking distance to downtown-but on a cozy sized lot - and all within walking distance to downtown- but on a cozy sized lot - and all within a smaller house size footprint. In our option this is the “perfect solution” for buyers.

Up until now, nobody has provided a product for this segment of the real estate market. Imagine, instead of the time and expense of maintaining a large home and yard, you now have additional time to explore and enjoy everything that historic Warrenton has to offer.

For these and other well priced properties, contact:

CHARLIE EBBETS

LONG AND FOSTER, WARRENTON | 492 Blackwell Rd, Warrenton, VA 20186 540.341.3547 | 540.229.7808 | charles.ebbets@lnf.com | www.longandfoster.com

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Exceptional opportunity in northern Fauquier The original owners have lovingly maintained and improved this residence in the countryside of sought-after northern Fauquier County.

Escape the everyday hectic pace to your own private sanctuary, where you will have space to relax and enjoy life's simplest treasures.

This fantastic home has been tastefully renovated and offers a timeless elegance. Upgrades include new granite counters, kitchen flooring, five-year-old two-zone heat pump, with a well drilled in 2008.

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With clean and fresh paint and gleaming hardwood floors, you will cherish this special place as your new address.

The brick fireplace with hearth and woodstove add warmth and comfort. The wonderful deck and screened porch will enhance your backyard fun. All this, with great internet access as well.

Emily Henry Long and Foster 540-341-3528 www.emily-henry.com

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We encourage and support advertising and marketing programs in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, age, familial status, or national origin.

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

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Clean lines and simple elegance surround you in this just like new Craftsman Rambler. Perfectly located on cul de sac street with convenience to Route 3 and beyond. You will find attention to details enhance your everyday living and relaxation. Impressive kitchen with 5 burner gas stove, quartz counter tops, GE stainless appliances, expansive island with bar seating and deep sink basin complete with goose neck faucet/sprayer with tons of cabinets. Living room offers ample seating area with gas fireplace with mantle and marble surround and hearth. First bedroom has spacious walk in closet and bath suite include over sized walk in shower with seat, double sinks with high counter tops. Expansive recreational room with full bath in basement offers great space for playtime or rest. There are three additional rooms ready for finishing including a 4th bedroom, media/exercise room, and a storage/craft room for future use. Lovely back yard offers large Trex deck for space to enjoy outside times with fenced back yard area. Large extended garage fits most vehicles with room to spare. Complete with Comcast Xfinity for terrific internet access.

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These property transfers, filed Aug. 6-Aug. 12, 2020 were provided by Clerk of the Court of Fauquier County.

(Please note that to conserve space, only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed. The kind of instrument is a deed unless stated otherwise.)

Top Dollar Deal: $3,700,000 in Marshall District Center District Cheryle Renaye B. Schaeffer to William A. Lionhood, 7182 Cedar Run District Hunt Country Investors LP to Steeplechase Manor LLC, Lots 81, Heron Place nr. Warrenton. $800,000 Bobby J. Dotson to Andrew William Krizaj, 2.6774 acres at 82, 83, 84 and 85, Stuyvesant Acres, Warrenton. $3,090,000 13288 Blackwell’s Mill Road, Goldvein. $450,000 Todd M. Reigel to Brian Crump, 7339 Lake Willow Court nr Mary L. Caledonia to Seneida Arely Sosa De La O, 3288 Daffan Antonia C. Spaith to Mark Ousley, 287 Amber Circle, Warrenton. Warrenton. $550,000 $400,000 Drive, Catlett. $385,000 John Walter Mountjoy to Matthew Hopkins, 10.0330 acres north Elliot Robinson by Spl. Comrs. to Jesse A. Ramirez, 2.9649 acres Christopher J. Branchetti to Linda M. Pommer Tr., Unit 105, 194 of Auburn. $210,000 Moonstone Drive, Warrenton. $404,000 on Midland Road. $55,000 Aran Capital Partners LLC to Rosemary Anne Shelton, 1.2500 Winchester Chase Development LLC to NVR Inc., Lot 12 John Davenport Jr. to Amanda Corvetto, 3.2457 acres at 5132 acres at 5676 O’Bannon Road, The Plains. $440,000 (0.1705 acre) and Lot 11 (0.1523 acre), off Winchester Street, Park Lane Drive, Midland. $435,000 Eric J. Riddleberger to Pamela Imburgia Gwaltney Tr., 17 acres at Warrenton. $330,000 Matthew B. Hopkins to Darren Rhoton, 1.8502 acres at 4024 3074 Rectortown Road, Rectortown. $2,000,000 Rebecca Adaku Kirk to Cody A. Thompson, 429 Ridge Court.

Langley Lane, Nokesville. $649,000 Marshall District Warrenton. $282,000 CWRS LLC to CLL Opal Investments LLC, 2.1114 acres off James R. Samuels to Karen E. Nalls, 2.0120 acres at 13353 John Jayson Douglas Markham to Joseph E. Miller, 7148 Chesterfield Marshall Hwy., Linden. $445,000 James Madison Hwy., Opal. $160,000 Woodward Land Holdings LLC to RMH Builders LLC, 1.8160 Drive, Warrenton. $470,000 Helene P. Mann by AIF to Billy Steven Childress, 11.320 acres Caitlin A. Clarke to Elena Ryan Ventura, 7215 Marr Drive, acres on Bristersburg Road nr. Midland. $85,000 off Rt. 732 nr. Marshall. $210,000 Warrenton. $390,000 Lee District Jimmi R. Cutsail to Benedicto Vasquez Vanegas, 7454 Silver Cup NVR Inc. to William Jeffrey Cook, 11823 Hall Street, Bealeton. Fox Den 131 Winchester LLC to Michael Dean, 0.3917 acres at Drive, Warrenton. $574,900 131 Winchester Street, Warrenton. $564,000 $287,450 Gregory C. Forde to Jacob Winn, 0.5275 acre at 10282 John Donald Sauer III to Louis A. Magdon, 406 Denning Court, Brittany L. McCauley to Terri L. Hundley, 6184 Newton Lane, Marshall Hwy. nr. Delaplane. $307,000 Warrenton. $259,900 Bealeton. $275,000 Karen F. Thompson to Phyllis Anne Snipes, 619 Gold Cup Drive, Whiting Industrial LLC to Elite Power & Energy Corp., Land NVR Inc. to Patrick Tyler McClaugherty, 11821 Hall Street, Unit 2-H, 7587 Capitol Way, Marshall. $341,334 Warrenton. $532,500 Bealeton. $281,345 Donald Sanders to Eland LLC, 1.4322 acres at 5825 Sumerduck Prakasarao V. Velagapudi to Staurynee Diana Harris, 207 Preston Harry F. McNaught Jr. to Clovelly Farm LLC, 124.4127 acres at 8669 Springs Road nr. Warrenton. $3,700,000 Drive, Warrenton. $405,000 road, Sumerduck. $140,000 Mina Dargahi Ghassabeh to Ali Eshgh, 27.0792 acres at 9583 Ralph S. DeSimone Tr. to Edward J. Labombard III, 82 North Yvonne Seay-Sanders to Blake Meadow LLC, 10753 Blake Possum Hollow Drive, Delaplane/Upperville. $1,025,000 View Circle, Warrenton. $512,000 Lane, Bealeton. $$260,000 William C. Edwards to Noor Abu-Laban, 11.2320 acres at 8020 Kevin T. Roop to Stephen Fedore, 0.40877 acre at 50 Warrenton 17/66 LLC to Marshall Lot 8 LLC, 7.1883 acres on Whiting Road, Marshall. $1,268,145.51 Blvd., Warrenton. $421,000 Botha Road nr. Warrenton. $597,000 Shirley Poe Bradshaw to Randolph Kelly Poe, 2/3 interest in 2.56 Scott District NVR Inc. to Kimberley Anne Pumphrey, 11819 Hall Street, acres at 8643 Wales Road nr. Warrenton. $150,000 Edward D. Rodemsky to Perry M. Meade Tr., 7116 Baldwin Bealeton. $275,430 Johnathan Deal to Johnathan Deal & Kylie Christensen, ½ Andrew R. Burnell to Patrick J. Boisvert, 12187 Riverton Court, Ridge Road nr. Warrenton. $775,000 interest in 5.572 acres at 11784 Crest Hill Road nr. Hume.

Charles Hamilton East to April Parr, 5674 Linden Court nr.

Bealeton. $362,000 $180,000 Warrenton. $312,000 NVR Inc. to Taylor Berkey, 11817 Hall Street, Bealeton.

Bryan E. Sutton to Daniel F. Carr, 1.0070 acre at 6983 Wayland Terence Dantzler Sr. to Marlon Philpott, 4515 Fieldstone Court, $300,930 Marshall. $206,000 NVR Inc. to Vester Akomah Appiah, 11827 Hall Street, Bealeton. Drive nr. Warrenton. $535,000 Robin Windsor Shaver to New Free State LLC, Deed of Kit Landon Rudd to Carolyn Perry Robbins, 3698 Dockside $276,000 Drive nr. Warrenton. $560,000 Quitclaim, 92 acres in Marshall District. $30,000

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OBITUARIES Wanda Jane Creel Wanda Jane Creel, 62 of Marshall, VA passed away on August 8, 2020 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital.

Wanda was the daughter of the late James F. and Virginia Kyhl Creel, born May 13, 1958 in Warrenton. She was a graduate of Fauquier High School and received an Associate’s Degree in Forestry from Lord Fairfax Community College. After graduation, she worked for a time with the U. S. Park Service and then worked for the State Farm Insurance Agency in Marshall for 22 years. She loved animals especially dogs and cats.

She is survived by two aunts, Marlene Olinger and Peggy Jeffries; two uncles, Amos Kyhl and Ashby Kyhl; several cousins and other family members.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 11;00 AM at the Orlean Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.

Dwight Hall “Hap” Rollins (1926 – 2020) Dwight Rollins, of Winchester VA, died peacefully in his sleep on August 13, 2020 at age 93.

Born August 25, 1926 to Carle and Dorothy Rollins in Flushing, New York, he was raised in Manhasset, where he graduated from Manhasset High School in 1944. He earned the name “Hap”, derived from “Happy” in high school due to his sunny disposition, which carried through his life. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a BS in Business in 1951.

He enlisted in the Army Air Corp in 1944 where he trained in Arizona as a bombardier before WWII ended in 1945. He received an Honorable Discharge in1946. Dad was a member of The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.

He met his beautiful wife Virginia DiGregorio during Virginia’s first few years of teaching at Manhasset High School. At the time, Dwight was a salesman for American Viscose Corporation working out of Baltimore.

They were married in 1954 in Poughkeepsie, New York, and had four children: David, Carla, Patricia and Michael.

Dad faithfully served his community for over twenty years, first as Finance Director and then Comptroller for the Town of North Hempstead in Nassau County on Long Island. During that time the family lived in Manhasset; first on Webster Avenue, then later on Plandome Road in the Village of Plandome Heights.

Over the years, Dad gave himself wholeheartedly to local volunteer organizations. He was Past Commander of American Legion Post 304; Commissioner, Manhasset Park District; Planning Board member, Village of Plandome Heights;; coach or assistant coach for local PBC or CYO teams; Cub Scout leader, and he participated in numerous other civic projects and organizations.

Dad and Mom were always faithful communicants at the local Catholic Church in whatever community they lived.

After retirement from the Town of North Hempstead in 1991, Dad and Mom built a retirement home and relocated to the Governor’s Land at Two Rivers, Williamsburg, VA. Several years later, they moved to Haymarket, VA, and finally to Westminster Canterbury Independent Living facility in Winchester, VA, where he lived happily with Mom until his death.

Dad and Mom loved to travel, visiting Europe several times. His favorite participatory sport in high school was lacrosse, and later as an adult he was an avid golfer. Dad loved his family, work, golf, skiing and sailing in his younger years, Lionel trains, woodworking, photography, pottery, card and board games, jigsaw puzzles, reading, and a Perfect Manhattan on special occasions, but most of all he loved to be with Mom. Dad was known for his dry sense of humor, his clichés, his card-playing ability (especially Bridge, Cribbage, Gin Rummy, and Five-card Poker), the great way he would share the higher mysteries of how things work and how to do things right! He was a wonderful husband and father and will be so dearly missed.

Dwight is survived by his wife Virginia, son David of Keller TX, daughters Carla of Winchester VA, and Patricia of Fairfax VA, son Michael of Charleston SC, 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service was held at Westminster Canterbury. There will be a family burial at St. Mary’s Church in Wappinger Falls, New York at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Shenandoah Valley Westminster Canterbury Memory Support Fund, 300 Westminster Canterbury Dr., Winchester, VA 22603 (or on-line at svwc.org/donate-now/ (indicate Memory Support fund: Dwight Rollins) would be greatly appreciated.

Please view obituaries and tribute wall at www.ompsfuneralhome.com

Robert “Bob” Carter Fallows In the evening hours of Sunday August 16th, 2020 Robert “Bob” Carter Fallows passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family in his hometown of Warrenton Virginia. Bob was born in Amsterdam New York on December 26th, 1941 to Gladys Filkins and Gerald Fallows. On 02/08/66 he had his first son Chris Fallows followed by Beth on 06/20/67, Tim on 06/15/1969, Matt on 07/29/1985, and Nick on 03/30/1999. He married his wife Kitty Fallows on December 12th, 1998.

Bob was a quick-witted man who showed love and kindness to all people. Although he enjoyed many things his favorites were golfing with his boys, wife and friends as well as a nice glass of Zinfandel while he played cards.

Survivors include: His wife Kitty Fallows of Warrenton ; 4 son Chris Fallows of Chicago, Tim Fallows of Plymouth, Matt Fallows of San Diego, and Nick Fallows of Warrenton ; 2 daughter Beth Fallows of Plymouth and Crystall Sucher of Columbia; 8 grandchildren Hailey Amos, Taylor Bingham, Madison Bingham, Hayden Sucher, Reid Fallows, Gage Fallows, Katie Fallows, and Logan Fallows; as well as many other relatives and friends.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, grandparents, and daughter Beth Fallows.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a celebration of life will be announced when accommodations can be made to support a large gathering.

In leu of any flowers, the family is requesting that any contributions can be donated to the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Association in his name.

Sharon Annette Marlow Sharon Annette Marlow, 57, of Stephens City died Saturday, August 15, 2020 in her residence.

She was born July 8, 1963 in Fauquier County the daughter of Henry, Sr., and Shirley Dodge Gillespie.

She married William “Billy” Marlow in June 1988. They shared 32 amazing years together.

Professionally, she was an in home daycare provider for over 25 years. She lived and breathed for her daycare family. She served many families throughout the years but she especially loved serving multiple generations of the same family. She was a “second mom” to many. She would work sun up to sun down for her daycare family, and even in her last months she spent it with them. The daycare meant the world to her and was especially proud her daughter, Sam now manages the daycare. Sharon was a very devoted wife, mom, sister, and most importantly, friend. If you were ever blessed with the chance of meeting her you knew right away you’d forever have a great friend. Sharon was a giver, she loved to help others. She’d give her last of anything just so someone else was taken care of. She was especially known for giving away food and her “snack bags” she would always pack snack bags for anyone going out of town, on a trip, or just to celebrate an accomplishment! Sharon loved Halloween and Christmas the most, always hosting delightful parties. She couldn’t wait for holidays so she could spend them with her family and friends.

Just like her love for children she also had a love for animals, especially cats. She was known by everyone for her cats! She fought hard during her battle with cancer. She always told everyone “I won’t ever give up until I have to!” and that she did! Many people envied her strength and how she carried it so well. No one would have ever known her pain because she was worried about everyone else and how they were doing. She was the most kind, caring, selfless, giving person. She had a servant like soul and will be greatly missed.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter Stephanie ’Sam“ Marlow and granddaughter, Amiyah Harmon, and a sister Cindy Cole.

Her brother, Hank Gillespie Jr. preceded her in death.

A funeral will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday in Riding Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery 1635 Salem Church Rd. Stephens City officiated by Pastor Daniel Cleg.

Casket Bearers will be Aaron Pyne, Carl Smith, Chase Taylor, James Harmon III, Mike Wood, and Tom McCullough.

A luncheon will follow the service in Stephens City Fire Hall.

Arrangements are by Phelps Funeral & Cremation Service. www.phelpsfunerals.com

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OBITUARIES Frances Anne Shaffer Frances Anne Shaffer, age 69, of Culpeper, VA passed peacefully on Friday, August 14th, 2020 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. She was born in Atoka, Virginia on March 16th, 1951, daughter of the late, George & Frances Embrey.

She worked as a Cafeteria Manager at Tyler Elementary School in Haymarket, VA for over 30 years. She also worked part time at Battlefield Baptist Church for the last 7 years where she was a faithful member for over 30 years.

Frances is survived by her two children, Tracy L. Pearson & her husband, Chris of Culpeper, VA and Fred ‘Chip’ Shaffer, III of Remington, VA; five siblings, Bobby Embrey & his wife Belva of Strasburg, VA, Toby Embrey & his wife, Karen of Marshall, VA, Cindy Arbogast & her husband, Kenny of The Plains, VA, and Debbie & Johnnie Embrey, both of Warrenton; and two grandchildren, Mikayla & Caleb Pearson.

In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Fred Shaffer, Jr., and a brother, Rocky Embrey.

The family accepted visitors at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA on Tuesday, August 18th, 2020 from 6 to 8 pm. A funeral service will be held at Battlefield Baptist church, 4361 Lee Hwy., Warrenton, VA 20187, at 11 am on Wednesday, August 19th, 2020.

Interment at Hillcrest Memory Gardens in Jeffersonton, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Battlefield Baptist church.

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

Don Stanislaus Benson Don Stanislaus Benson, 78 of Bealeton, passed away on August 13, 2020. He was born November 17, 1941, the fifth of five children, to Genevieve Selby Benson and Edward Leroy Benson.

He attended St. Martin’s Catholic school, often telling stories of his days as an altar server. Graduating from Gaithersburg High School in 1959, he played on his high school football team and he enjoyed reminiscing about his football days. After high school, Don spent four years serving his country in the United States Army. After his service, Don attended Benjamin Franklin University and soon began his career as a Certified Public Accountant in the private sector, eventually finishing his career with the Federal Government and retiring from the U.S. Department of the Treasury in Washington DC. Don is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Sandra Dansberger Benson, whom he adored every day of his life. He is also survived by his daughters Donna Benson May and DeAnna Longerbeam Benson. He is also survived by two of his sisters Rita Mohacsi and Lavonne Simmons.

He was predeceased by his other siblings Ann Moneymaker and Gordon Benson. Don was blessed with 10 grandchildren; LeAnna Longerbeam Tyler, Tyler Longerbeam, Trevor Longerbeam, Trae Longerbeam, Layla Benson, DeLilah Benson, Kenneth May, Cody May, Casey May, Christina May, and 6 great grandchildren DeAndre’ Longerbeam, DeVaughnte’ Tyler, Dre’Don Tyler, Lorryn Tyler, Katrina May, and Dylan Longerbeam Vasquez who he adored. Don was completely dedicated to loving his family.

The family will welcome friends for visitation on Friday, August 21st from 6-8:00 pm at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA. A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Warrenton, Virginia on Saturday, August 22nd at 2pm.

Don always put his family’s needs before his own and he will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Online condolences may be expressed at moserfuneralhome.com.

Odessa Susan (Dee) Lambert Odessa Susan (Dee) Lambert, age 63, passed away on August 9, 2020, in Daytona Beach, FL. Dee was born on January 9, 1957 in Warrenton, VA and resided in Virginia most of her life having relocated to the Daytona Beach area in 2011.

Dee is survived by one brother, Larry R, Price (Peggy), of Panama City, FL; sisters-in-law, Janie Lambert Cowger (Ivan), Daytona Beach, FL and Sharon Lambert Goodhue (Michael), Palm Coast, FL; her beloved puppy, Tyson, as well as several nieces and nephews, Dee was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth D. Lambert, her parents Robert M. and Velma F. Edwards, one brother Robert (Mark) Edwards.

Dee is fondly remembered as a friendly and kind hearted person who loved family and friends.

Due to COVID-19 concerns no memorial is planned at this time.

Freddie Timothy Cotton (“Tim”) Freddie Timothy Cotton passed on April 5, 2020.

A memorial service will be: Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 10:00 am National Church of God 6700 Bock Road Ft Washington, MD 20744

The service will also be streamed live at this link: www.ncglive.com However, if you choose to attend in person, there will be proper protocols in place at the church to ensure everyone’s health safety. Please wear a mask, and seating will be restricted to 4 individuals per pew. However whole families who live in the same household will be allowed to sit together, without distancing.

There can be no congregating in the lobby. Social distancing should be observed. Please call the church if you have any questions at 301-567-9500.

You may also call me (Cynthia) if you prefer. My cell is 202-255-7802.

I’m happy to speak with you if you have any questions or concerns.

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

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OBITUARIES James Howard Walker James Howard Walker, age 79, of South Mills, NC passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Born on October 18, 1940 in Elba, AL to the late Howard Dixon Walker and Lema Estelle Rice Walker, he was the widower of Sheila Allison Henzey Walker.

His upbringing in Alabama was always a warm memory of his. He learned a work ethic and strength on the family farm that remained with him the rest of his life.

After graduating from Auburn University, he served his country honorably in the U.S. Army.

He then worked as an electrical engineer for the Department of Defense and travelled the world with the U.S. Navy. He always seemed to enjoy his work.

He raised five children and lived a prolific family life in Fauquier County. He enjoyed coaching youth sports, teaching sunday school, and woodworking. He volunteered often, and his enthusiasm for investing in the younger generation was palpable.

He and his family attended St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church.

His character was stoic and strong. His disposition was always cheerful and bravely optimistic.

He is survived by three daughters, Nicole Mariani of Virginia Beach, VA, Katherine Gladwell (Vaughn) of South Mills, NC, and Christine Hopkin (Luke) of Ruffs Dale, PA; two sons, James Walker (Kathryn) of Durham, NC and Matthew Walker (Susanna) of Warrenton, VA; four sisters, Fay Arrington, Florence Gilmore, Katherine Fernandez, and Karen Lindstrom; four brothers, John Walker, Harold Walker, Richard Walker, and Charles Walker; and eleven grandchildren, Kaylee Mariani, Rylee Mariani, Caleb Mariani, Joceline Walker, James Leo Walker, Molly Gladwell, Gavin Gladwell, Braeden Gladwell, Brenna Gladwell, Oscar Walker, and Megan Walker.

He was predeceased by his sister, June Hardy, and his brother, David Walker.

His family received visitors at Moser Funeral Home on Friday, August 14 from 4:00 - 6:00pm. A graveside service with military honors was held at Little Georgetown Cemetery on Saturday, August 15 at 2:00pm and was followed by an outdoor reception in the Lakeview pavilion in Northern Fauquier Community Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in lieu of flowers.

Jim Walker Memorial Donation Link: https://bit.ly/BigJimDonationToPanCAN

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CELEBRATING LIFE When it comes to planning their own funeral, people seem to be leaning more toward celebrations of life as opposed to the somber occasions that usually come to mind when thinking about death and mourning. Elements that celebrate the life of the deceased, such as photo displays, slide shows, and home movies, are now included regularly during wakes, funerals, and memorial services. Friends and family are frequently asked to share humorous and delightful stories of their deceased loved one, and musicians are often invited to play favorite songs after the ceremony. More and more, the sorrow of loss is taking a backseat to the joys of remembrances shared by family and friends.

Every family is different, and not every family wants the same type of funeral service. Funeral practices are influenced by religious and cultural traditions, costs, and personal preferences. These factors help determine whether the funeral will be elaborate or simple, public or private, religious or secular. To learn about our services, please call MOSER FUNERAL HOME at (540) 347-3431. We invite you to tour our facility, conveniently located at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. We’ll also tell you about our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY, just outside of Warrenton.

“That it will never come again is what makes life so sweet” - Emily Dickinson

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

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

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

www.gracechurchcasanova.org

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Rentals — Apartments

1br, 1ba apt, equestrian estate, Marshall, 2 mls to 66. $1295/mo inclds utils. ref´s req´d.

540-270-2165 Warrenton,1BR, 2 lvl, W/D, trash serv, $1500 incld util. Consider reduction w/ mowing & outdoor help.

703-508-3056 text/call.

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Marshall, 2BR, 1BA, private estate, CAC, granite counters, lg deck, views. $1595/ mo. 540-270-2165

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Furniture/ Appliances

Contemporary Sofa 250.00 Call or text 540 812-5261 Vintage kitchen table with 4 rolling chairs 300.00 Call or text 540-812-5261 White Wicker Rocking Chair 150.00 Call or text 540-812-5261

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Black CD tower holds 65 CDs, light with dimmer 40.00 Call or text 540-812-5261

Rainforest Fisher-Price bouncing baby chair; $15 & Fisher-Price Foldaway baby activity jumping chair; $15.

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Pets

Dog crates and exercise pens. Folding wire crates, airline crates and exercise pens for sale. Various sizes patwhitemagic@ comcast.net

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FAUQUIER SPCA 540-788-9000 www. fauquierspca.com e-mail fspca@ fauquierspca.com

“maggiegirl”

PET SITTING/ WALKING Lic & Ins Call Suzy 540-347-1870 Or Text 540-219-2247

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For all your heating and cooling needs. Rc´s AC Service and Repair, 540-349-7832 or 540-428-9151

GAINESVILLE TOP SOIL, Topsoil and Exc a v a t i o n .

703-754-4523

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

540-222-2089 NAPPER POWER WASHING Driveways, fences, decks, and cars.

540-287-9944 North´s Custom Masonry. Retaining walls, stone work, patios, repoint ing brick, chimneys, driveways.

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

540-533-8092

N U T T E R S PA I N T I N G & SERVICES Call Erik, 540-522-3289 POTOMAC WINDOW CLEANING. Inside & out, By hand. Power W a s h i n g .

703-777-3296 Licensed, insured, bonded

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

703-582-0439 JENKINS EXCAVATING & LOGGING. Free Estimates, Class A Contractor, Commercial, Residential. Demolition, land clearing, site prep, roads, drives. 540-661-0116

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LOST COCKATIEL

Please let me know if you find him, in the trailer park in Bealeton. hannahjoyhunter.eh@gmail.com (571) 269-1311

Business Services

Home Improvement

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.

540-937-7476 Design/build services.

New, renovations, additions for residential. Commercial renovations & tenant uplifting. Licensed & i n s u r e d .

540-428-3050 www. s o u t h s t a r construction.com Power Washing, Go from Green to Clean!!540-642-2349, 703-987-5096. Licensed & Insured!

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

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GORMANS TREE AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES. Seasonal Clean up. Snow removal, grinding, mowing, take downs.

Free estimates.

540-222-4107; 540-825-1000

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540-349-4297 l TDD 711 Hunt Country Manor Apts.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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

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Lawn/Garden

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

Announcements

FOOD PANTRY 2nd & 4th Sundays

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

Announcements Good news if you are exploring your family tree or doing genealogy research – from home access to ProQuest’s Ancestry Library Edition has been extended through June 30.

Users will be prompted for their 10digit Fauquier County Library card from the library’s website. Previously, this powerful database which provides access to censuses, vital, immigration, military records, family histories and legal documents, was only available for in-library use.

Don’t have a library card? Apply for one online to get access to the library’s digital resources 24/7!

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1986 V8 Olds Cutlas Supreme Brougham $1500 OBO. 138K showing on odometer.

Water pump needs replacing. Restoration possible, additional photos or info, email robertmchamp@ yahoo.com

605 Automobiles - Domestic 1990, Mazda Mx-5 Miata Raoadster Convertible, White, 5sp. Runs great! I Brand new engine installed in August of 2015! Clean open title. Ready to roll!

703-298-2221 2008 Smart car, red, built in roll-bar, heated seats, 77,873 miles, 1 owner, garaged, runs great. $2,750. Laura, 540-347-1278 H or 540-222-0407 C.

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Campers/RVs

2017 Forest River Toy Hauler, XLR Nitro 29 KW excellent condition/loaded Asking $38,000. Call Ken @ 540-402-6291 leave message

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Parts/ Accessories

Towing mirrors for 2014 F-150 but will fit other model years. No longer need. $40. 540-878-8722 (text only please)

Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222

Automobiles

2013 BMW M-sport package. 87k miles.

All service records. $12k. Serious inquires only. Call 540-439-9071

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605 Automobiles - Domestic

1994 Chevy Camaro, red, low mls, runs great, new tires, AC, good cond. $6K. 540-878-9044

2006 Maroon Crown Vic,new paint, 71,183 mls, $6,500. Call Michelle at 540-359-6954 .

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Equipment

Kubota L3901 HST 4X4 - 92 hours, like new, quick connect front loaded, BH77 Backhoe With Thumb Grapple, LA525 front loader hydraulic grapple attached. Articulating snow blade avail. at extra cost.

2 1/2 years old $29,500. Email: peggyscho@gmail. com.

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MOBILE DETAILING

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Satisfied Details 540-272-8500 Call Today 888-351-1660

2016 ZX10R Kawasaki ABS 2300 miles 11800.00. (540) 364-0340 White Kenmore Elite bottom freezer refrigerator $400 obo, White Kenmore 1000 watt over the range microwave $50 obo, regulation size folding ping pong table $50 obo. Call or text 703-919-9682.

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Legal Notices NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 The Fauquier County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2020 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia to consider the following items: 1. SPECIAL PERMIT – #SPPT-20-012954 – RANDY L. & JANET S. WEESE (OWNERS/APPLICANTS) – WEESE PASO FINO FARM, LLC – An application for a Category 15 Special Permit to allow for commercial storage and processing of bulk agricultural products, PIN 6879-48-7867-000, located at 10635 Fox Plantation Lane, Lee District, Bealeton, Virginia. (Lauren Runyan, Staff) 2. SPECIAL PERMIT – #SPPT-20-013021 – LINDA H. KIGHT (OWNER/ APPLICANT) – KIGHT PROPERTY – An application for a Special Permit to allow the keeping of an animal on a residential lot 40,000 square feet or greater in size, PIN 6060-60-0479-000), located at 4102 Rectortown Road, Marshall District, Marshall, Virginia. (Kara Krantz, Staff) 3. SPECIAL PERMIT – #SPPT-20-013098 – GLOBAL WAY, LLC (OWNER)/ LITTLE FALLS RUN, LC (APPLICANT) – LOCK-IT-UP SELF STORAGE – An application for a Category 15 Special Permit to allow a self-storage facility, PIN 6990-71-0007-000, located at 10526 Global Way, Lee District, Bealeton, Virginia. (Kara Krantz, Staff) 4. SPECIAL PERMIT – #SPPT-20-013124 – DAY SPRING MENNONITE CHURCH TRUSTEES a/k/a DAYSPRING MENNONITE CHURCH TRUSTEES (OWNER/APPLICANT) – DAYSPRING MENNONITE CHURCH– An application to amend a previously approved Category 6 Special Permit for a place of worship to allow the use to occur on recently acquired land, PIN 7900-02-9270-000, located at 5522 Catlett Road, Cedar Run District, Midland, Virginia. (Lauren Runyan, Staff) 5. SPECIAL PERMIT - #SPPT-20-013288 – JUDITH M. SMILEY (OWNER/ APPLICANT) – HEFLIN CPA, P.C. – An application to renew and amend a previously approved Category 13 Special Permit for a business or professional office with six or less employees, PIN 6974-89-2198-000, located at 7353 Iron Bit Drive, Marshall District, Warrenton, Virginia. (Josh Frederick, 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.

Due to the threat to public health and safety of the residents of Fauquier County from exposure to COVID-19, and pursuant to the County’s emergency continuity of government ordinance adopted April 9, 2020, citizens are encouraged to participate virtually in this process. The meeting may be viewed on Fauquier County Government Channel 23 and livestreamed at http://fauquier-va.granicus.com/ ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1.

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Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Loafester Lamark, please contact attorney David Tubbs at Tubbs Law (225)344-0220

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for the Owner 689 Industrial Road Warrenton VA 20186 to satisfy a lien for rental on August 24, 2020 at approx.

6:00 PM at www.storagetreasures. com

PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Manassas Public Works department, in accordance with National Flood Insurance Program regulation 65.7(b)(1), hereby gives notice of the City of Manassas’s intent to revise the 1% annual chance (100year) floodway, generally located between Rolling Road and Peabody Street. Specifically, the floodway shall be revised from a point immediately upstream (east) of Rolling Road to a point just downstream of Peabody Street. As a result of the LOMR, the floodway shall be both narrowed and widened within the area of revision.

The LOMR will also result in increases and decreases in the 1% annual chance water-surface elevations and widening and narrowing of the 1% annual chance floodplain for a portion of Tributary No.1 to Flat Branch Tributary C. No insurable structures are impacted by these revisions.

Maps and detailed analysis of the flood hazard revisions can be reviewed at the City of Manassas Public Works building at 8500 Public Works Drive Manassas, VA 20110. If you have any questions or concerns about the project or its effect on your property, you may contact Lance Kilby, P.E., of the City of Manassas Public Works Engineering Department at 703-257-8251 from 8am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday.

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/BZAVirtualMeeting.

Comments will be limited to three minutes. Participants will be required to wear a face covering and maintain strict social distancing measures that may involve waiting in line outside of the building.

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.

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Public Notices VIRGINIA: IN THE JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS DISTRICT C O U RT F O R T H E C O U N T Y O F FAUQUIER IN RE: MALE CHILD BORN APRIL 4, 2003 to MARGOTH ALEJANDRINA GOMEZHERRERA CASE NO. JJ017761-02-00 ORDER FOR PUBLICATION Parties to be Served: EULALIO ALBERTO GONZALES GRANADOS, and/or MELSAR ANTONIO GALICIA, and/or UNKNOWN FATHER of Gustavo Gonzales Gomez, The object of this suit is to review the foster care plan for the male child born on April 4, 2003 to Margoth Alejandrina Gomez-Herrera, and to consider arrangements for his care and custody.

Based on an affidavit filed herein, the Court finds that there exist sufficient grounds for causing service of process by publication.

E U L A L I O A L B E RT O G O N Z A L E S GRANADOS, and/or MELSAR ANTONIO GALICIA, and or UNKNOWN FATHER of the the male child born on April 4, 2003 to Margoth Alejandrina Gomez-Herrera, are hereby notified that their failure to appear on the hereinafter noticed date and at the time may result in the entry of an order affecting their parental rights, if any, with respect to said child.

This notice by order of publication is being provided pursuant to Section 16.1-263(A), Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended.

It is ordered that EULALIO ALBERTO GONZALES GRANADOS, and/or MELSAR ANTONIO GALICIA, and or UNKNOWN FATHER of the the male child born on April 4, 2003 to Margoth Alejandrina GomezHerrera, appear at the above-named Court to protect their interests on or before the 8th day of September, 2020 at 9:30 a.m.

Public Notices

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS LINDSAY HOLDINGS, LLC Lindsay Holdings, LLC, (“Lindsay”) is proposing to donate the former Kline’s Freeze building and associated fixtures (“Kline’s”), located at 8200 Centreville Road, Manassas, Virginia, to a qualified individual(s) or firm(s) (the “Donee”). The Donee must remove and relocate Kline’s to a place of the Donee’s choosing, at Donee’s expense. Lindsay is soliciting Requests for Proposals (RFP) for this project.

Proposals should be submitted to the attention of John Overend at Lindsay Auto, 22455 Cedar Green Road, Sterling, VA 20166.

For questions, please send email to john.overend@lindsaycars.com Proposals must be submitted by noon on October 27, 2020

Legal Notices

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ABANDON A PORTION OF FAIRFAX STREET IN VILLAGE OF PARIS Pursuant to Code of Virginia § 33.2-916 the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors hereby gives notice of its intention to abandon the portion of Fairfax Street in village of Paris that bisects a parcel of property owned by the Phillip Swing Thomas Trust identified as PIN 6035-70-9266-000, Marshall Magisterial District of Fauquier County, Virginia. Said road is no longer utilized for any traffic.

A public hearing will be held on September 10, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the Warren Green Meeting Room at 10 Hotel St., Warrenton, VA 20186. Copies of the proposed plans, applications, ordinances or amendments may be examined in the Fauquier County Attorney’s Office, 10 Hotel Street, 2nd Floor, Warrenton, VA 20186, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Petitions for additional public hearings must be filed at this address by 4:30 p.m. on September 11, 2020.

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Employment Full Time Employment LeaseWeb USA, Inc. seeks Data Center (“DC”) Operations Manager to oversee overall perf/results of DC Ops team to deliver/maintain DC infrastructure & manage 15 subs. 5% travel reqd to co’s DCs around U.S. REQ: 2-yr degree in IT Sys Admin, Biz Info Sys, or clsly related, or foreign equiv, & 2 yrs exp as Process Coordinator, Provisioning Engineer, or clsly related in IT hosting industry w/ 2 yrs concurrent exp initiating & leading projects for data migrations at global DCs; creating, reviewing, refining, & implementing processes & changes for DC migrations; leading teams of engineers in server expansions & DC & infrastructure setups; & exp w/ Jira, Microsoft Excel, Lean, Linux Professional Institute, IT Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, DC Infrastructure Management, & power, cooling, & network infrastructures. LOC: Manassas, VA. Send cover ltr, CV, slry req & refs to: M. Riat, Sr. HR BP, 9301 Innovation Dr, Ste 100, Manassas, VA 20110.

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Barn Help

FT, Muck, feed & turnout, horse skills req´d, English speaking.

(540)364-3099

CDL Class A

drivers needed ASAP. 540-272-9772

CNA/LPN

for private duty care (703)346-1808

GROOMER/FT

Pet groomer, experienced only need apply. Skilled in all breeds. Hand scissoring a must.

(540)349-1537

Full Time Employment

CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATES

for This n’ That Amish Outlet a family-owned business specializing in Amish-built outdoor structures, furniture, animal shelters, and more. Our customer service associates are trained to design and sell custom outdoor structures, including creating basic drawings and educating customers on our products and services. Training provided. We are a retail establishment, so ability to work weekends is a must!

CDL CLASS A DRIVER

Hours are Monday- Friday with an occasional Saturday. Home Every Night! Hourly pay rate between $21.00-$30.00 for the right candidate with experience and positive CDL license.

Requirements: *Must be able to maneuver mid-sized truck with trailer with up to 50ft long wide loads. *Drive a specialty fork lift. *Pass drug test. *Must have good communication skills and work in a team environment.

BENEFITS:

*Health & dental pkg. *401K. *Paid vacation & sick leave. *Bonuses.

Stop by either location to fill out an application 5451 Old Alexandria Turnpike, Warrenton, VA 20187.

1348 E. Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176 Email resume to: marketing@spayneco.com TNT is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V

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CUSTOMER SERVICE Immediate part-time positions are available at our Morrisville and Warrenton locations for qualified, dependable individuals seeking an opportunity to work with an established retail operation.

Previous retail experience and merchandising is a plus. Must have good computer, organizational and customer service skills. Knowledge in areas of farming, agriculture, animal care, and gardening a plus.

Must be able to work Saturdays. Store hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Apply in person or email resume to employment@cfcfarmhome.com.

CFC FARM & HOME CENTER 12375 Harpers Run Rd. Morrisville, VA 143 Washington St. Warrenton, VA No phone calls.

Full Time Employment

SECRETARY

for Marine Corps League Auxiliary This is a highly responsible position as the National Secretary for the Marine Corps League Auxiliary (MCLA) headquarters located in Stafford, VA. Secretary must be able to work independently, along with taking direction from the National MCLA President.

Preferred experience: o Quick books o Access o Publisher o Excel o Outlook o Telephone skills required o Organizational skills o Square experience is a plus Duties include but not exclusive: o Being able to work with many different types of personalities o Tracking membership and dues o Pay expenditures and make deposits on a timely manner o Manage merchandising sales / Inventory control o Compose emails to the National President and Board of Trustees o Answer and respond to phone calls and emails in a timely manner Part time position of 24 hour per week.

Hourly salary based on experience.

Send resume’ and references to: NationalPres@nationalmcla.org

took 6 YEARS ADVERTISEMENT FOR SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT SERVICES WITH OPERATOR SIGNUP The Virginia Department of Transportation invites light and heavy equipment owners to sign up for the rental of their equipment with operators for SNOW & ICE REMOVAL purposes in Culpeper District which includes the counties of Albemarle, Culpeper, Fauquier, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock and during the winter of 2020-2021. Price per hour shall include operators, fuel, tire chains, supplies and required insurance. VDOT will need various pieces of equipment equipped for night work and in good mechanical condition to ensure a safe and dependable 24/7 operation. VDOT reserves the right to determine acceptability of equipment size and condition for the task.

Contractors submitting prices meeting the requirements of the Agreement may be contracted with.

Contractors must submit their applications on the electronic M7B bidding site at https://plow4va.com/. All new and returning Contractors must be active in the Virginia eProcurement Portal (eVA) in order to do business with the Commonwealth of Virginia (http:// eva.state.va.us ).

Applications received by 11:59 PM on September 1, 2020 may be eligible for a full sign on incentive. See the EVA posting for additional information, including contract requirements.

Questions can be directed to the Culpeper District Infrastructure Manager via email at travis.estes@vdot.virginia. gov or by telephone (7:00AM to 4:00PM, weekdays) at 540-829-7417.

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Full Time Employment CASHIER

FT or PT must have flex schedule.

540-788-4110 or stop by 4662 Catlett Road Midland, VA

CASHIER

FT or PT must have flex schedule.

540-788-4110 or stop by 4662 Catlett Road, Midland, VA

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HORTICULTURAL APPRENTICE/ ESTATE WORKER

KITCHEN HELP & DELIVERY FT/PT Apply in person: JOE & VINNIE´S PIZZA Waterloo Shop Cntr, 540-347-0022

Marshall area. 30+ hours per week.

Contact Ward 540-222-4445

Full Time Employment

Full Time Employment

Full Time Employment

PAINTERS CLASS “A” CDL DRIVERS

Experienced

Dedicated lines Central & East Coast. 2015 & newer equipment. No touch freight, drop & hook, power only. Start immediately.

Clean Class “A” CDL & 2 years experience.

Call Chris 540-272-1107

Email: flagslogistics@gmail.com or call: (540) 834-3436

Full Time Employment

School Nurses Needed!

Multiple openings! Must have active RN License. Submit your application today. jobs.fauquiercounty.gov or call 540-422-8300 for more information.

FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE AND SALES

PT for Fire Protection Co. 4 days/week, Fauquier area. Retires Welcome. We will train in sales & service of fire extinguishers. Co. vehicle provided, good driving record req.d. Contact Henry @ 800 892-1012

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CHILDREN MINISTRY DIRECTOR

Full Time Employment

Septic O & M Professional

Local growing company searching for septic professional, license preferred, but not required, with working knowledge of:

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Real Estate Inspections Annual O&M Inspections Well Inspections Septic repairs Water sampling ● Able to perform physical labor includ-

ing, but not limited to; lifting +/- 50 lbs. locating septic tanks, minor repairs. Comfortable with electrical components a plus.

Probing for drainfield and drainfield components. Excellent customer service skills.

Please email mark.smith@soils-inc.com, Carla.adgate@soils-inc.com, and aimee. oneil@soils-inc.com to apply.

Full Time Employment

PT, Must be U.S. citizen, Chrstian, able to work with clergy & plan functions, know theory & techniques required to manage the ministry & be a member of a local church. Reply to: johnrowe@vaumc.org

Full Time Employment

LEGAL ASSISTANT/ PARALEGAL

Family law experience is ideal and legal experience preferred. Must be able to work independently, be detail-oriented, organized, able to interact with clients, and have computer skills.

Mail resume and salary requirements to Walker Jones, PC, Attn: Lora Goff, 31 Winchester Street, Warrenton, VA 20186 or email lgoff@walkerjoneslaw.com.

Full Time Employment

Fauquier Community Action Committee, Head Start program is now accepting applications for: · Teachers with an Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education · Bus Drivers that possess a CDL/PS permit · Bus Monitors · Full time meal transporter · Floater Teacher Assistant with high school diploma or CDA If interested please send your resume to tcollins@cwcap.org. or call 540-347-7000.

CDL DRIVER - F/T

for Stuart A. Stanley Co. in Warrenton. This position also includes other specific duties & seasonal work (snow). Must be reliable, hardworking, willing to work overtime, safety conscious and have a valid DOT physical/medical card or ablity to get one.

Transportation to & from shop with valid license & clean driving record is required.

We are an exavation contractor specializing in grade & drainage work. Starting pay $20 plus OT & benefits. Current DMV driving record needed at interview.

540-347-0160 for interview and/or send resume with contact info to sasco.info@ comcast.net

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LABORER - F/T

Flaggers Full time, to provide traffic control & safety around construction sites. A valid driver license & clean driving record a must.

Starting $13/hr & scheduled raises.

Company-paid medical & dental premiums.

Please fill out an application at careers.trafficplan.com or come to our office Tuesdays or Thursdays (8am-10am).7855 Progress Ct., Suite 103; Gainesville, VA

for Stuart A. Stanley Company in Warrenton. Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions be safety conscious, reliable, hardworking and willing to work overtime. Able to lift 50 lb. or more.

Transportation to and from shop with valid license and clean driving record is required.

We are an excavation contractor specializing in grade and drainage work. Starting pay $12-$14 plus OT and benefits, pay based on exp. Current DMV driving record will be needed at interview.

540-347-0160 for interview and/or send resume with contact info to sasco.info@comcast.net

Full Time Employment Full Time Employment Micron Technology, Inc. has openings for Real-Time Defect Analysis (RDA) Process Engineer in Manassas, VA. Responsible for all aspects of assigned process module including subset of processing steps within the product manufacturing line pertaining to defect detection, reduction, and analysis. Mail resume to Nate Burt, 4000 N Flash Drive, MS 2-702, Lehi, Utah 84043. Please reference Job #10878.2416.

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BUSINESS SERVICE DIRECTORY Heating and Air Conditioning

For all your Heating and Cooling needs, call on

RC’S A/C SERVICE & REPAIR (540) 349-7832 or (540) 428-9151

Excavation

Cleaning

JA &

Lawn

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Landscaping

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Masonry

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BUSINESS SERVICE DIRECTORY Masonry

Power Washing

Remodeling

Tree Service/Firewood CHARLES’ TREE SERVICES

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• LOT CLEARING • TOPPING • TRIMMING • EDGING • FERTILIZING • TREE REMOVAL • SPRAYING

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Moving/Storage

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INSURED - BONDED - LICENSED

Power Washing

Windows Cleaning

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Roofing Tree Service/Firewood

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Family Owned & Operated for Over 30 yrs.

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