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WARRENTON DATA CENTER PROPOSAL

As Amazon files noise study, Dominion rethinks new infrastructure

Jay Heroux expected to fill council seat

New transmission lines, substation may be unnecessary

By Coy Ferrell

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

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The Warrenton Substation, located southeast of town limits on Old Auburn Road, currently routes electricity to two U.S. government data centers at the Warrenton Training Center on Bear Wallow Road northwest of town.

Amazon study says its data center noise will meet town standards

By Peter Cary

Piedmont Journalism Foundation

With residents near Manassas complaining about noise from a cluster of nearby Amazon data centers, concerns are rising that the Amazon data center proposed for Warrenton could also be a noisy neighbor. A new study filed Friday by Amazon to support its application seeks to put that worry to rest, but at least one critic sees flaws in the study.

The skepticism mainly derives from Warrenton’s noise ordinance itself. Even John Foote, the land use attorney who represents Amazon for its application, has indicated that See AMAZON, page 4

For the first time, a Dominion Energy representative indicated that new transmission lines and a new substation in the town of Warrenton may not be necessary to supply electricity to a proposed Amazon data center. A substation already in operation outside of town may suffice if land can be found to expand that existing facility, Dominion spokesman Stephen Precker told county supervisors Sept. 8.

See DOMINION, page 6

New details on Amazon data center proposal

Jay Heroux The Warrenton Town Council was expected to appoint Jay Heroux Tuesday night to represent Ward 5 until a special election is held.

See page 23.

Auburn Middle School teacher, his wife found dead

By Colleen LaMay

Amazon Web Services’ latest filings to support its application to build a data center in Warrenton contain new and updated information: • A “balloon test” will be held Sept. 15, with rain dates of Sept. 19 and 20. A balloon or balloons will be released on the site to the height of the planned building. People who can see the balloons from their property will know they also will be able to see the top of the data center.

• The highest point on the building, including equipment on the roof, will be 56 feet, nine inches. Earlier filings said the roof would be 37 feet high with roof walls or parapets reaching between 41 and 45 feet.

• Office use will require 190 gallons of water a day and humidifiers another 190 gallons, for a total of 380 gallons a day or 138,700 a year. In addition, the data center’s cooling system will be filled one time with 19,000 gallons of water, a process expected to take several weeks. That water will thereafter be recycled. The filing did not mention water use for landscaping, which Amazon’s attorney had referenced earlier.

• All of the chillers, pumps and storage tanks for cooling the building’s equipment will be on the roof. Air cooled by the machinery will be sent downward from overhead ductwork inside the building to cool racks of servers, which create significant heat. The warmed air will then be recycled through the air-cooling system.

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

Auburn Middle School science teacher Daniel Garrison, 41, and his wife, Stacey, 40, were found dead in their Culpeper home Friday, Sept. 9, according to the Culpeper Police Department. Both had “suffered gunshot wounds” and the police are “not looking for any persons of interests.”

See TEACHER, page 10

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TedXWarrenton speakers Mike Acker A “communication enthusiast” from Alabama and author of books on leadership and public speaking.

Topic: It’s easy to blame Zoom fatigue on technology, but it’s our method, not the medium.

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Speakers and organizers of TEDxWarrenton gathered to prepare for the Sept.

24 event.

TEDxWarrenton speakers get a prep talk ahead of Sept. 24 event

By Robin Earl

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

Warrenton will have its very first TEDx event Saturday, Sept. 24.

Twelve speakers will share their messages around the theme “Believe” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Highland Center for the Arts at 597 Broadview Ave. Whether the subject is particle physics, climate change or the future of the workplace, TED Talks are an entertaining way to learn something new or explore a new perspective.

TED Talk presenters are known for making complicated topics accessible to everyone.

Attendees at a TEDxWarrenton prep session Saturday, Sept. 3, were reminded that speakers don’t just have a good idea and step on stage; there is a process that ensures the presentations meet TED’s high standards. Mike Schmidtmann, head of

speaker curation, hosted the Sept. 3 event and gave everyone an introduction to that process.

Schmidtmann said that 12 speakers and four alternates were chosen from 140 applications (two alternates have since dropped out). First, the committee curated the applications – reviewed without names or identifying markers — down to 40. After asking for two-minute videos from those potential speakers, the final 16 were chosen. Half of the final dozen are from Fauquier County.

In the several months since the speakers were selected, they have been revising their scripts and honing their PowerPoint slides; public speaking newbies may have also been trying to figure out what to do with their hands as they face a TEDx audience for the first time.

Louis McDonald and Tara Helkowski, TEDxWarrenton founders,

Cathleen Beachboard Fauquier County teacher, researcher and author of “The School of Hope: The Journey From Trauma and Anxiety to Achievement, Happiness, and Resilience.” Cathleen Beachboard and her husband have seven children; five were adopted out of extreme abuse and neglect.

Topic: Psychological hope; how it drives your potential, resiliency and success Christian Busch A professor at New York University and author of “The Serendipity Mindset: The Art & Science of Creating Good Luck.”

Topic: How to turn the unexpected from a threat to an opportunity – the science behind “serendipity.”

Shari Goodwin Fauquier County leadership coach and strategist.

Topic: Activate your invisible superpower (learned from horses and other animals).

David Jeck Superintendent of Fauquier County School Division, teacher and author Topic: Teaching is the greatest occupation in the world, but others have hijacked the narrative.

Willie and Dee Jolley Marriage and relationship experts from Washington, D.C. Authors of “Make Love, Make Money, Make it Last!”

Topic: How to have a great marriage and not argue.

said that TED Talks, even ones hosted independently like the Warrenton version, employ some rules that all speakers must adhere to.

On stage will be a 6-foot circular red carpet that speakers are bound by. They can explore those 6 feet, back and forth and around, but not beyond.

Each speech must be no longer than 18 minutes. McDonald said, “We are recommending that speakers stay between 10 and 12 minutes.

When you start to get up closer to 18 minutes, you start to lose people.”

There will be three sets of four speakers, with breaks in between.

Lunch will be served as well.

Charlotte Lorick Conservationist from Front Royal.

Topic: By supporting plants, we support the planet.

Josef Martens Corporate educator from Potomac, Maryland.

Topic: Life begins when you embrace chaos.

John McAuliff Warrenton entrepreneur; chairman of the board of Experience Old Town Warrenton Topic: Harnessing young entrepreneurial spirits to build small towns and rural prosperity.

Don Rheem CEO of E3 Solutions, from Oakton, author of “Thrive by Design: The Neuroscience that Drives HighPerformance Cultures.”

Topic: Emotional Velcro is the single most critical ingredient in highperformance workplace cultures.

Amelia Stansell “Freedom advocate;” current president of the Warrenton Rotary Club.

Topic: Everyone has the superpower to end slavery – all they need is a cape.

Louise Stowe-Johns Proponent for social justice from Fauquier County.

Topic: If we treat criminals as redeemable, we will save lives – ours and others.

Jeffrey Sapp (alternate speaker) Cancer survivor from Warrenton, driven by the rural experience.

Topic: 7 recommendations to help someone dealing with cancer.

Laurie Tarpey (alternate speaker) Executive coach and financial leader, of Marshall Topic: High emotional intelligence is essential for contributing more to society than to a company’s bottom line.

TED Talks are designed for small live audiences. The Highland Center for the Arts seats 300.

Several TEDxWarrenton speakers are practically TEDx professionals. Willie and Dee Jolley, speaking about how to maintain healthy relationships, and Josef Martens, speaking on the underappreciated value of chaos in our lives, have given TED Talks before and are eager to help those less experienced.

Martens is a fan of props and remembered using a bicycle wheel during one speech to get his point across: Keep on rolling.

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TEDx speaker coach Jan Fox and prep session host Mike Schmidtmann warm up the crowd.

Correction

The photographer was misidentified on a photo in the Sept. 7 issue in the Horse Sports section. Angie Pappas took the photo of Hilary Gerhardt and her horse Madison winning at the Warrenton Horse Show.

Clarification

One paragraph in a Sept. 7 article, “Warrenton Town Council to decide on stricter enforcement for upkeep of dilapidated homes in historic district,” should have read: “Other properties are in poor shape, according to Albertella. Those include a home at the corner of Diagonal and Winchester streets near the Warrenton branch of the Fauquier County Public Library, and 3 Hotel Street, across the street from the old Warren Green Hotel. Those properties also belong to MacDonald.

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Fauquier schools in initial stages of creating policy on ‘sexually explicit’ class materials Policy poses questions, including how it might bleed into other instructional and student services

By Colleen LaMay

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

The Fauquier County School Board might see as soon as next month a draft policy requiring teachers to notify parents if their children are assigned “sexually explicit materials” and allowing parents to request alternate assignments. A new state law mandates all school divisions have a policy in place by Jan. 1, 2023.

“The optimal timeline certainly would be to have this to you in October, giving ample time for discussion and community input,” Associate Superintendent Major Warner told the school board at its regular meeting Monday evening.

“We want folks to note that libraries are included in this model language, and we will unpack that as we go through the coming months,” Warner said. “We have to begin the process of determining how this change will bleed into other instructional and student services.”

The policy would not stop students from picking books off the shelves of their school library to read on their own, but it might impact schoolwide reading initiatives or book clubs, among other things, Warner said. School officials are seeking legal advice, he said.

The Virginia General Assembly, in largely party-line votes, approved a bill in February (Senate Bill 656) that will allow parents to review “sexually explicit material” well in advance of assignments. Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) made parental input a cornerstone of his 2021 political campaign.

School board meeting

The next Fauquier County School Board meeting will start at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, in the Falcon Room at Fauquier High School, 705 Waterloo Road.

The Fauquier County School Board — along with every other school board in Virginia — has until Jan. 1 to adopt a policy compatible with a model policy created by the Virginia Board of Education under Youngkin’s administration, or to produce a more comprehensive policy of its own.

The policy approved by the board must ensure that children are not exposed to any “sexually explicit content” without notifying parents beforehand.

The board’s packet for Monday’s regular meeting included a 10-page document from the Virginia Department of Education called, “Model Policies Concerning Instructional Materials with Sexually Explicit Content.”

“The process for developing these Model Policies in accordance with the Act included a review of similar policies in other states and prior work completed by the Board of Education on the rights of Virginia parents with respect to sexually explicit instructional materials,” the document says.

“The process is also the result of consultation and collaboration with the educational leaders within the Department and various stakeholders throughout the Commonwealth, including parents of children in

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Definitions of “sexually explicit content” in Virginia code

Virginia Code § 2.2-2827 “Sexually explicit content” means (i) any description of or (ii) any picture, photograph, drawing, motion picture film, digital image or similar visual representation depicting sexual bestiality, a lewd exhibition of nudity, as nudity is defined in § 18.2-390, sexual excitement, sexual conduct or sadomasochistic abuse, as also defined in § 18.2-390, coprophilia, urophilia, or fetishism. our public schools,” according to the document.

Details about the new policy

Under the new policy, parents will get at least 30 days’ advance notification of the use of any instructional materials with “sexually explicit content” and will be able to inspect and review the materials. In addition, parents will be able to request alternate assignments.

“Instructional materials” do not include school library books unless the books are used to complete assignments or are part of an academic or extracurricular program.

Principals will be required to keep a current list of instructional materials with sexually explicit content by grade and subject on the school’s public website, the model policy says. Schools shall also have available at the school for parent review all instructional materials that include sexually explicit content.

See EXPLICIT, page 4

Other resources

Other resources school board members saw at Monday’s meeting: Sept. 2 memo from Jillian Balow, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Virginia Department of Education: https://doe.virginia.gov/ administrators/superintendents_memos/2022/197-22.pdf Model Policies Concerning Instructional Materials with Sexually Explicit Content: https://doe.virginia.gov/ instruction/model-policies-concerning-instructional-materials-with-sexually-explicit-content.pdf

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Amazon study says its data center noise will meet town standards AMAZON, from page 1 meeting the town’s noise requirements will not be a cakewalk. “The town has some of the most stringent frequency and sound requirements that I have ever seen,” said Foote at a July 26 town planning commission meeting.

Still, in a letter to town officials that accompanied the noise study, he said it “demonstrates that the noise ordinance requirements for the site can be achieved in every location where there is anybody to hear.”

One engineer who has studied data center noise is not so sure. He says that if Amazon uses the same building design as in its other Northern Virginia centers – indeed, the same design used by most – it will have trouble meeting Warrenton’s stiff standards. “I think it’s going to be damn hard,” said John Lyver, a former NASA aerospace engineering manager who has been running models of data center noise.

He said Amazon plans to dampen the noise from its cluster of centers near Manassas, but that has not happened yet.

Apparently, the Warrenton facility will have a similar design as the Manassas facilities. The latest filing says “all of the chillers, pumps, tanks and accessories are located on the roof.”

Lyver is skeptical of Amazon’s latest claims about noise because Warrenton’s ordinance is unique. The

Maximum permissible sound pressure levels Frequency Along band residential CYCLES PER district SECOND boundaries 63 125 250 500 1,000 2,000 4,000 8,000

At any other point on the lot

boundary

DECIBELS

DECIBELS

64 60 54 48 42 38 34 30

72 70 65 59 55 51 47 44

SOURCE: WARRENTON ZONING ORDINANCE

All levels are measured using 0.0002 dyne per square centimeter as the reference. noise control ordinances of nearby jurisdictions – Loudoun, Prince William, Fairfax and Manassas – require that noise be measured according to a common international standard, known as the “dB(A)” scale. Essentially, that scale considers the full array of frequencies emanating from a noise source, weights them based on what the human ear is most sensitive to, and consolidates them into one decibel measurement – 60 dB(A), for instance. In effect, a dB(A) measurement says, “this is the level of noise your ear is hearing.”

Warrenton’s ordinance is different.

Sound level correction factors Condition

Correction DECIBELS

On a site contiguous to or across a street from the boundary of any residential district Minus 5 Operation between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.

Minus 5 Sound of impulsive character (e.g. hammering) Minus 5 Sound of periodic character (e.g. sawing) Minus 5 Tone (e.g. hum or screech) Minus 5 Sound source operated less than: • 20% in any one hour period Plus 5 • 5% in any one hour period Plus 10 • 1% in any one hour period Plus 15 SOURCE: WARRENTON ZONING ORDINANCE

All corrections are cumulative. Only one of the last three corrections may be applied at any given time.

It is found in the performance standards that apply to special use permits, which Amazon is seeking, and dates to at least 1976. It contains tables that list eight different frequency bands found in typical industrial noise and cites different limits for each frequen-

cy. The ordinance says the noise in question, when measured at the border of an adjoining property, cannot exceed the limits in any of the eight frequencies listed.

The problem facing Amazon is that Warrenton’s limits for some frequencies can be very strict. For instance, the limit for the 1,000 Hz frequency band, which is commonly heard in data center noise, is 42 decibels during the day and 37 at night “along residential district boundaries” according to one table. And if that frequency contains a continuous “hum” or “screech,” the limits drop five more points – to 37 in the day and 32 at night. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says 32 decibels is the level of a soft whisper.

The ordinance also contains a separate table of limits that are less strict – allowing between eight and 14 more decibels depending on the frequency. Those limits apparently apply to parts of the project lot line that are not adjacent to residential areas. Amazon’s submitted study chooses to use that table rather than the more stringent one.

Why Amazon chose to use that table is unclear. A Warrenton zoning map shows at least one and possibly two residential areas adjacent to the industrial-zoned Amazon site, but the site is also adjacent to commercial developments and public highways.

See AMAZON, page 6 EXPLICIT, from page 3

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Having confidence in parents and respecting their right to protect their children’s innocence is the guiding principle of the law, according to the VDOE. No parents or children can be punished for requesting alternate materials. And parents are not stuck with their decisions; they can change their minds by notifying the school.

The new policy is not censorship, VDOE says

The model policies now mandated by the state “shall not be construed to require or provide for” book censoring or designating instructional material as “sexually explicit” based only on the “sexual orientation of the characters,” according to the document.

Leaders at each school would establish a process for identifying “sexually explicit content,” considering students’ ages and maturity, according to the model policy provided by the VDOE. “Before the start of the academic year, schools shall identify the specific instructional materials that include sexually explicit content which may be used during upcoming school year,” the model policy says.

“When determining whether instructional materials contain sexually explicit content, teachers, principals, and division staff should consider student age and maturity, and whether a parent might reasonably consider the instructional content harmful to their child.”

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Company delays SCC application until early 2023

any other nearby parcel for expanded substation infrastructure.

Despite his earlier comments to supervisors that the Warrenton Substation could power the Amazon data center if its physical footprint was expanded, Precker later declined to confirm that a substation need not be located next to the Amazon data center. “Based on community feedback we’ve continued to learn throughout our process, we’re still evaluating all electrical options,” he wrote, while repeatedly refusing to answer questions in specific terms.

The two data centers located at the Warrenton Training Center are — in a straight line — approximately 4 miles from the Warrenton Substation from which they are powered, though the actual distribution line route is much longer since it circumvents the town of Warrenton. The proposed Amazon facility is closer, just 2.5 miles from the Warrenton Substation.

DOMINION, from page 1 The Warrenton Substation, located on Old Auburn Road outside of town limits, could be expanded to accommodate the data center’s energy demands if more land around the substation could be found, said Precker, which would make new transmission lines through New Baltimore or western Warrenton unnecessary. There is enough electrical current at the existing substation to serve the proposed Amazon data center, he said, but the substation has run out of space to connect the distribution lines necessary to power the data center.

Precker noted that two of the county’s three existing data centers, located at the federal Warrenton Training Center outside Warrenton, receive power through the Warrenton Substation. “There are no more spaces, essentially, in the Warrenton Substation to pull distribution from,” Precker said. The Wheeler Substation, in western Prince William County, is connected to the county’s third data center, located in Vint Hill.

In response to follow-up questions the Fauquier Times sent by email, Precker gave a series of sometimes contradictory statements and declined to confirm whether Dominion has taken any concrete steps to explore simply expanding the existing Warrenton Substation instead of building a new substation on Blackwell Road — along with the new transmission lines necessary to connect it to the existing grid.

For instance, he wrote that, “Given easements and other property constraints, purchasing land around the existing substation was considered but determined as not viable options” for supplying power to the Amazon data center.

Precker wrote at another point in

MAP BY COY FERRELL/FAUQUIER TIMES

Distribution lines powered from the Dominion Energy’s Warrenton Substation currently serve two data centers at the Warrenton Training Center on Bear Wallow Road northwest of town. the exchange, however, that “Hearing the discussion at today’s [board of supervisors] meeting, we are happy to talk with the county and other property owners to evaluate the possibility of future expansion” of the Warrenton Substation.

When pressed, Precker declined to say whether Dominion had contacted the owners of the land — much of it already zoned for industrial development — in the area immediately surrounding the Warrenton Substation to ask about acquiring land for a new or expanded substation to provide power to the Amazon facility.

For instance, a vacant 17-acre parcel zoned industrial is located along Meetze Road directly adjacent to the existing transmission line and next to a Dominion-owned complex, but Precker did not say whether Dominion had made any effort to consider that or

Amazon study says its data center noise will meet town standards AMAZON, from page 4 Lyver argued that Amazon appears to be using the wrong set of decibel levels, since the project site abuts or is close to residential areas. “They’re going by the wrong chart,” he said.

The noise study submitted by Amazon, completed by Polysonics Corporation of Warrenton, runs nearly 40 pages and contains several charts and dozens of projected noise maps. It says the data center will meet Warrenton’s noise requirements in nearly all places and frequencies, except at a spot northeast of the building that extends across the U.S. 17 spur, where no one lives.

But Lyver said that, if Amazon used the table designed to apply to industrial lots that border residential areas, the data center’s projected noise would violate town limits in several other frequencies and locations.

Lyver is also bothered by a voluminous chart that lists “measured” decibels in the study. It shows the proposed Amazon center would fall below the town’s limits in most frequencies and locations, and forms the basis for the study’s maps.

Background

Dominion representatives, including Precker, have indicated since the Amazon application became public that new transmission lines and a new substation located directly adjacent to the data center would be necessary if Amazon’s proposal is approved. One set of options developed by the company would connect the new substation to the Wheeler Substation; another would connect the Blackwell Road site to the Warrenton Substation. That plan has faced fierce and organized opposition from area residents and activist groups.

Citing that opposition, Precker also told supervisors that the company has decided to delay submitting routing options for the proposed transmission lines and substation to the State Corporation Commission, which has sole jurisdiction over utility infrastructure routing. Dominion had originally planned to file an SCC application this month but will instead wait until early next year, he said. The company will take the extra time to study the proposed routes further and to conduct additional public outreach, Precker added.

Transmission lines, typically

But it does not state how those noise levels were derived. “They never say how they got their numbers,” Lyver said, noting that the data center is not yet built. A Polysonics consultant was not available to discuss these issues by press time.

The plans for the Warrenton data center include 29 emergency generators, which would be tested once or twice a month. Some have concerns that these tests would produce even louder noise, but the Amazon noise study says they are muffled and would produce even less noise than the rooftop cooling equipment.

One problem with the study, of course, is it is just that – a study. Community Development Director Rob Walton told the town council last year — when it was discussing a zoning amendment to allow data centers in town on a case-by-case basis — that the noise ordinance provided safeguards.

“So if at the property line, the data center was exceeding what we have in place, they would have to do some type of treatments in order to knock down the decibel level before we would issue an occupancy [permit],” he said.

He said the town could ask an applicant to provide studies and data to assure the town that it would be in compliance with the noise ordinance.

The town’s zoning ordinance requires such studies, and in a letter on June 6, Community Devel-

strung from steel towers exceeding 100 feet, carry electric current from power stations to substations — or from one substation to another. After the electricity is routed through a substation, much smaller distribution lines — usually located on wooden poles or underground — carry the electricity to homes and businesses.

New overhead lines would reduce home values and have other negative impacts, some residents and activist groups say. Some residents and activist groups claim, among other objections, that new overhead lines would reduce home values in the area.

Supervisors passed a resolution this summer asking the Virginia General Assembly to require Dominion to bury any new transmission lines servicing the proposed Blackwell Road Substation. If the legislature does not pass a special law applying to the Warrenton/Fauquier County project, the SCC will determine not only what route the transmission lines take, but also it will also dictate whether the lines will be underground or overhead.

Southern Fauquier County has been traversed by several major transmission line corridors for decades, and two natural gas power plants — served by two natural gas pipelines that also cross the county — are located in the Remington area, the county’s lowest-income region, including some through neighborhoods. Of the roughly 66 miles of transmission line corridors located in the county, 64 miles traverse the southern part of the county. The remaining two miles are located just south of the Loudoun County border.

Next steps

The Warrenton Planning Commission is currently considering Amazon’s data center application and will meet later this month to further discuss the proposal. After a vote by the commission, which is not binding, the proposal will go to the Warrenton Town Council for final consideration.

Since the data center proposal is a town zoning matter, county supervisors have no say in whether Amazon’s application is approved.

opment Planning Manager Denise Harris asked Foote’s office for “a noise abatement study on surrounding neighborhoods.” The data provided to the town Friday appears to be that study.

Town Zoning Administrator Kelly Machen said in an email that the town council could place “conditions of approval” on a special use permit to ensure noise concerns are mitigated. She said the town’s staff could not remember a previous application when the noise ordinance came into play.

Planning commission member Gerald Johnston lives across Lee Highway (U.S. 15/29/211 Business), about 900 feet south of the proposed data center site and is concerned about noise from the data center. The facility would be on significantly higher ground than his home, making noise transmission easier, and Johnston said he can see the property on which the data center will be built from his back deck.

“What would you liken it to so that the people here would know how loud it would be, especially in the middle of the night at these houses?” Johnston asked Foote in the July planning commission meeting.

“We’ll get you that study,” Foote said.

Now that the town has the study, staff and the planning commission can review it. The Warrenton Town Council has the final say on Amazon’s application.

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‘Stair climb’ at Kettle Run High honors 9/11 victims

By Mandy Holmes

Special to the Fauquier Times

Kettle Run High School students and parents took part Friday in a “stair climb” tribute to the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Area first responders and members of the military joined them at the school’s stadium, bringing the total number of participants into the hundreds.

Jessica Murphy, a social-sciences teacher at the high school, organized the event to commemorate the 21st anniversary of the attacks. Murphy is a former Arlington County police officer and was among those who responded to the Pentagon when a hijacked plane crashed into the building, killing 189 people.

Murphy discovered the “stair climb” trend online last year and began showing videos to her students on the 20th anniversary of 9/11. After seeing that anniversary go by almost unnoticed at Kettle Run, she thought the stair climb was a meaningful memorial that she could make happen.

“My hope is to give [students] a chance to hear from people who lived through it, something that’s really impactful and eventful that happened in our culture and in our country,” Murphy said in an interview prior to the event.

Even today’s high school seniors were born several years after the

Local law enforcement officers and firefighters were among who participated in the 9/11 tribute at Kettle Run High School.

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attacks. “Our world’s changed dramatically since 9/11 and [today’s students] wouldn’t know that since [they’ve] only lived in this world. It’s a chance to have living history and share it with [the students] and give [them] an experience to take away from it.”

Moments of silence mark attacks

The event started at 8:14 a.m. with a moment of silence to remember the first plane that was hijacked – American Airlines Flight 11.

At 8:30 a.m. there was brief talk on the meaning of the climb, along with the playing of the National Anthem and Amazing Grace. At 8:46 a.m. — when American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City — all participants started climbing stadium stairs or walking the track. This continued until 10:28 a.m., which is when the North Tower collapsed, killing everyone on board the plane and thousands in the WTC. Throughout the climb, moments

of silence were held at specific times, along with a brief description of critical moments on 9/11. “I think it’s important to highlight those moments and just provide some recognition for people who were responding, who lost their lives. It’s a neat way to bring everyone together,” Kettle Run Principal Meaghan Brill said.

Among those joining students and parents were local firefighters, military recruiters and law enforcement officers from the Warrenton Police Department and the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office.

Several sheriff’s deputies are military veterans, including Sgt. William Kemper, Lt. David Lee, Dep. Christopher Sharon and Master Dep. Jordan White.

White recalled being a junior in high school during the attacks and said, “It was that point in time I knew I wanted to join the military.”

Warrenton Police Chief Michael Kochis thought the community support was “awesome” and added, “To see students here that weren’t even alive then and to know how important it is to come out here and support us, that’s huge.”

Murphy and Brill hope to make the climb a tradition for years to come.

Mandy Holmes is a student journalist at Kettle Run High School.

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TEDxWarrenton speakers get a prep talk ahead of Sept. 24 event TEDX, from page 2 The Jolleys spoke of the importance of telling stories that illustrate a message: “Make sure your story has a point, and every point you make has a story,” said Willie Jolley.

The headliner for the prep session was Jan Fox, a 20-year veteran news anchor for channel 9. She has coached more than 125 TEDx speakers.

She condensed 20 years of on-air experience down to five points: Be great right out of the gate. She let everyone in on a secret. “Those people who tell you not to worry, that people aren’t judging you, that it’s your words that matter. ... Those people are wrong. … Everyone is always judging you all the

time: your voice, your posture, your hair color. … In the first few seconds, they’ve made up their minds. It happens in a blink.” So don’t wait to get to your point, she said. Jump in.

It’s not only what you say, but how you say it. Your words are 7% effective, your voice, 38%.

Body language is 55% of likeability. Posture matters, she said. Movement matters. “Don’t stand in one place. Set yourself free.”

Hands help you talk. Use your hands to make your point. Raise them, lower them, be expressive.

Smile. Fox said research shows that people who smile are perceived to be smarter. When you smile, you exude confidence, she said.

Scripts kill charisma. Just talk to the audience, Fox said. Tell your stories. Make people feel something. She said that’s hard to do if you just memorize the speech. “The fastest way to change behavior is to tell a story from the heart. Remember, tell stories and use props. Forget data and

numbers. Your story can change someone’s life.”

One characteristic all the TEDxWarrenton speakers have in common is a passion for their subject. John McAuliffe, bed and breakfast owner and chairman of the board of Experience Old Town Warrenton, will speak on the importance of entrepreneurship in rural communities. It’s a subject he has been pouring his energy into for years.

Cathleen Beachboard, a Fauquier County educator and mom to seven children, will speak on the transformative effects of hope on the human brain. During a break in the prep session on Saturday, Beachboard gave a short sample of her upcoming TEDx Talk about the power of hope. She has done the research; she has the data, but she is eager to tell the stories of the difference she has seen in young people once hope is introduced.

Tickets to TEDxWarrenton are on sale now for $80. They may be purchased online at https:// www.tedxwarrenton.com/home/tickets/.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF THE APPLICATION OF VIRGINIA ELECTRIC NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AND POWER THE APPLICATION OF VIRGINIA AND POWER COMPANY FOR REVISION OF ELECTRIC RATE ADJUSTMENT COMPANY FOR REVISION OF RATE ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE: RIDER US-3, COLONIAL TRAIL WEST AND CLAUSE: RIDER US-3, COLONIAL TRAIL WEST AND SPRING GROVE 1 SOLAR PROJECTS, FOR THE RATE SPRING GROVE 1 SOLAR PROJECTS, FOR THE RATE YEAR 1, 2023 2023 YEAR COMMENCING COMMENCING JUNE JUNE 1, CASE CASE NO. NO. PUR-2022-00120 PUR-2022-00120 •Virginia Electric and Power Company(“Dominion”) (“Dominion”)has hasapplied appliedfor forapproval approvalto torevise revise its its rate rate adjustment adjustment clause, Rider US-3.

•Virginia Electric and Power Company US-3. case, Dominion has askedthe theState StateCorporation CorporationCommission Commission(“Commission”) (“Commission”) to to approve approve Rider Rider US-3 US-3 for for the •In•In thisthis case, Dominion has asked the rate rate year year beginning beginningJune June1,1,2023, 2023,and andending endingMay May31, 31,2024 2024(“2023 (“2023Rate RateYear”) Year”) •For the 2023 Rate Year, Dominion requests a revenue requirement of $40,414,839, which would decrease the bill of a typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per month by •For the 2023 Rate Year, Dominion requests a revenue requirement of $40,414,839, which would decrease the bill of a typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per month by $0.21. $0.21.

•A Hearing Examiner appointed by the Commission will hold a telephonic hearing in this case on February 22, 2023, at 10 a.m., for the receipt of public witness testimony.

•A Hearing Examiner appointed by the Commission will hold a telephonic hearing in this case on February 22, 2023, at 10 a.m., for the receipt of public witness testimony.

•An evidentiary hearing will be held on February 23, 2023, at 10 a.m., in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, to

receive the testimony of the Company, any respondents, and Staff.

•An evidentiary hearingand willevidence be held on February 23, 2023, at 10 a.m., in thethe Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, to receive the information testimony and evidence of is theavailable Company, respondents, andscc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. the Staff.

•Further about this case on any the SCC website at:

•Further information thisElectric case is and available the SCC(“Dominion” website at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information.

On August 2, 2022,about Virginia Poweron Company or “Company”) filed with the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) an application (“Application”) for approval of its

annual update filing with respect to Rider US-3 (“2022 Annual Update”) for the Colonial Trail West Solar Facility (“Colonial Trail West”), an approximately 142 megawatt (“MW”) solar generating facility

Onlocated Augustin2,Surry 2022,County, Virginia Electricand andthe Power Company “Company”) with the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) an application (“Application”) forSolar approval of its or Virginia, Spring Grove 1(“Dominion” Solar Facilityor (“Spring Grove filed 1”), an approximately 98 MW solar facility located in Surry County, Virginia (collectively, “US-3 Projects” “Projects”). annual update filing with respect to Rider US-3 (“2022 Annual Update”) for the Colonial Trail West Solar Facility (“Colonial Trail West”), an approximately 142 megawatt (“MW”) solar generating facility located in Surry County, Virginia, and the Spring Grove 1 Solar Facility (“Spring Grove 1”), an approximately 98 MW solar facility located in Surry County, Virginia (collectively, “US-3 Solar Projects” or On January 24, 2019, the Commission approved Dominion’s construction and operation of the US-3 Solar Projects. On April 15, 2019, Dominion also received approval of a rate adjustment clause, “Projects”). designated Rider US-3, for the Company to recover costs associated with the construction of the Projects. The Commission’s approval was subject to certain conditions and requirements, including a performance guarantee for the Projects, which were accepted by the Company.

On January 24, 2019, the Commission approved Dominion’s construction and operation of the US-3 Solar Projects. On April 15, 2019, Dominion also received approval of a rate adjustment clause, designated Rider US-3, for the Company to recover costs the construction the Company Projects. states The Commission’s approval subject to certain conditions requirements, including a According to the Application, the US-3 Solar Projects areassociated generally with proceeding on budget.ofThe that Colonial Trail Westwas began commercial operations on and December 26, 2019.

Spring Grove 1 was placed into service on November 30, 2020. total forecasted cost for the combined US-3 Solar Projects remains at $409.9 million (excluding financing costs), or $1,708 per kilowatt at the 240 performance guarantee for the Projects, which were The accepted by the Company.

MW (nominal AC) rating, with cost variances from the original estimates, both upward and downward and within specific cost categories and subcategories. The updated budget forecast included in the

Application reflects actual capital expenditures through 2021, and expenditures May 31, 2024, with monthly projections of capital used to determine According to the Application, the US-3 Solar Projects areDecember generally 31, proceeding onprojected budget. capital The Company statesthrough that Colonial Trail West began commercial operations onexpenditures December 26, 2019.

Spring Grove the revenue requirement forNovember the 2022 Annual Update. total The forecasted Company states thatthe as part of thisUS-3 2022Solar Annual Update, it is requesting the Commission approve the updated expenditures for theatProjects, 1 was placed into servicetrue-ups, on 30, 2020. cost for Projects remains at $409.9that million (excluding financing costs), or $1,708 per kilowatt the 240 subject to subsequent and find that such The expenditures are reasonable and combined prudent.

MW (nominal AC) rating, with cost variances from the original estimates, both upward and downward and within specific cost categories and subcategories. The updated budget forecast included in the Application reflects actual capital expenditures through December 31, 2021, and projected capital expenditures through May 31, 2024, with monthly projections of capital expenditures used to determine The Company states that the collective capacity factor of the US-3 Solar Projects for calendar year 2021 was 23.1%, which represents a weighted average and does not include any force majeure events as thedefined revenue for the Annual Update.

The Company states that as part of this 2022 Update, it is requesting that the updated expenditures for the Projects, byrequirement the Commission for2022 purposes of the performance guarantee.

Dominion further notes thatAnnual the 23.1% collective capacity factor forCommission calendar yearapprove 2021 is the below the 25% target capacity factor under the performance guarantee forand the find Projects.

Employing the same used in Case No. PUR-2021-00118 to calculate the applicable performance guarantee credits, the Company states that the subject to subsequent true-ups, that such expenditures are methodology reasonable and prudent. total lost renewable energy certificate revenues for calendar year 2021 for the Projects are $233,927 and the total replacement power costs are $1,640,635, both of which represent the system-level amounts.

The Company indicated that it adjusted for the factor financial impacts curtailments these calculations.

The Company states that the collective capacity of the US-3ofSolar Projects within for calendar year 2021 was 23.1%, which represents a weighted average and does not include any force majeure events as defined the Commission for purposes performance Dominion notes the 23.1% capacity factor year Rate 2021Year”). is belowThe thetwo 25% target capacity In thisby proceeding, Dominion has askedof thethe Commission to guarantee. approve Rider US-3 forfurther the rate yearthat beginning Junecollective 1, 2023, and ending Mayfor 31,calendar 2024 (“2023 components of thefactor pro- under theposed performance guarantee for the Projects.

Employing the same methodology used in Case No. PUR-2021-00118 calculate the applicable performance guarantee credits,Cost the Recovery CompanyFactor states that the total revenue requirement for the 2023 Rate Year are the Projected Cost Recovery Factor and the Actual Costto True-Up Factor.

The Company is requesting a Projected revenue total lost renewable energy certificate revenues yearTrue-Up 2021 forFactor the Projects $233,927 and the total replacement power costs are $1,640,635, of which represent system-level amounts. requirement of approximately $33,226,388 andfor ancalendar Actual Cost revenueare requirement of $7,188,451.

Thus, the Company is requesting a totalboth revenue requirement of the $40,414,839 for the The Company indicated that it adjusted for the financial impacts of curtailments within these calculations.

2023 Rate Year. of calculating requirement, Dominion utilized rate offor return on common equity (“ROE”) of 9.35%, consistent Commission’s Order Case No. PUR-2021-00058 In For this purposes proceeding, Dominion the hasrevenue asked the Commission to approve Ridera US-3 the rate year beginning June 1, 2023, and ending Maywith 31, the 2024 (“2023 Rate Final Year”).

Theintwo components of the pro(“Triennial Final Order”), for the periodRate afterYear the date of the Triennial Final Order. Factor The Company utilizedCost an ROE of 9.2%, approved by the Commission in Case No. PUR-2019-00050 the time posed total revenue requirement fortime the 2023 are the Projected Cost Recovery and the Actual True-Up Factor.

The Company is requesting a Projected Cost Recovery for Factor revenue period prior to the Triennial Final Order. requirement of approximately $33,226,388 and an Actual Cost True-Up Factor revenue requirement of $7,188,451. Thus, the Company is requesting a total revenue requirement of $40,414,839 for the 2023 Rate Year. Rider US-3 for the 2023 Rate Year is approved, the impact on customer bills would depend on the customer’s rate schedule and usage. According to Dominion, implementation of its If the proposed proposed Rider US-3 on June 1, 2023, would decrease the bill of a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours per month by approximately $0.21. The Company indicates that it has calculated the

Forproposed purposesRider of calculating revenue requirement, Dominion utilizedasa used rate of on common equity (“ROE”) of 9.35%, consistent theRider Commission’s Final Order Case No. PUR-2021-00058 US-3 ratesthe in accordance with the same methodology forreturn rates previously approved by the Commission in the mostwith recent US-3 proceeding, CaseinNo. PUR-2021-00118. (“Triennial Final Order”), for the time period after the date of the Triennial Final Order. The Company utilized an ROE of 9.2%, approved by the Commission in Case No. PUR-2019-00050 for the time Interested persons are encouraged to review Dominion’s Application and supporting documents in full for details about these and other proposals. period prior to the Triennial Final Order.

TAKE NOTICE that the Commission may apportion revenues among customer classes and/or design rates in a manner differing from that shown in the Application and supporting documents and thus may If the proposed Rider US-3 the appearing 2023 Ratein Year approved,Application the impact on bills would depend on the customer’s rate schedule and usage. According to Dominion, implementation of its adopt rates that differ fromfor those the is Company’s andcustomer supporting documents. proposed Rider US-3 on June 1, 2023, would decrease the bill of a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours per month by approximately $0.21. The Company indicates that it has calculated the proposed Rider US-3 rates in accordance with the same methodology as used for rates previously approved by the CommissionApplication. in the most On recent Rider 22, US-3 proceeding, Case No. PUR-2021-00118.

The Commission entered an Order for Notice and Hearing that, among other things, scheduled public hearings on Dominion’s February 2023, at 10 a.m., a Hearing Examiner appointed by the Commission will hold a telephonic hearing for the purpose of receiving the testimony of public witnesses, with no public witness present in the Commission’s courtroom. On or before February 16,

2023, any personare desiring to offertotestimony as a public Application witness shalland provide to the Commission your (b) these the telephone that you wish the Commission to call during the hearing to Interested persons encouraged review Dominion’s supporting documents in(a) full for name, detailsand about and othernumber proposals.

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

and emailing PDF of thismay formapportion to SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; or (iii)classes by calling (804) 371-9141. publicdiffering witness hearing will be webcast at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting.

TAKE NOTICEthe that the version Commission revenues among customer and/or design rates inThis a manner from that shown in the Application and supporting documents and thus may adopt rates that differ those appearing inthe theHearing Company’s Application and supporting documents.

Beginning at 10 a.m.from on February 22, 2023, Examiner will telephone sequentially each person who has signed up to testify as provided above.

The an10 Order Notice and Hearing that, among other things, scheduled public hearings1300 on Dominion’s Application.

On February 22, 2023, at 10 a.m., a Hearing Examiner OnCommission February 23,entered 2023, at a.m.,for in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, a Hearing Examiner appointed by theappointed Comwill convene hearing to receivehearing testimony evidenceofoffered by the and the Staff Application. bymission the Commission willahold a telephonic for and the purpose receiving theCompany, testimonyrespondents, of public witnesses, withon nothe public witness present in the Commission’s courtroom. On or before February 16, 2023, any person desiring to offer testimony as a public witness shall provide to the Commission (a) your name, and (b) the telephone number that you wish the Commission to call during the hearing to The Commission has taken notice of the ongoing public issues related the spread the coronavirus, or COVID 19. The Commission has taken certain actions, and may take receive your testimony.

This judicial information may be provided to the health Commission in threetoways: (i) byoffilling out a form on the Commission’s website at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; (ii) additional by completing going forward, that could impact procedures in this proceeding.

Consistent with(804) these371-9141. actions, in This regard to thewitness terms of the procedural frameworkscc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting. established below, the Commission will, among andactions emailing PDFthe version of this formofthe totestimony SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; (iii) by calling public hearing will be other things,the direct electronic filing and pleadings unlessor they contain confidential information, and require electronic service on webcast parties toatthis proceeding.

Beginning a.m. 5-20-140, on February 22, 2023, the Hearing will Rules telephone sequentially each person who of hasPractice”), signed upthe to Commission testify as provided above.that service on parties and the Commission’s Pursuantat to10 5 VAC Filing and service, of the Examiner Commission’s of Practice and Procedure (“Rules has directed

Staff in this matter shall be accomplished by electronic means. Please refer to the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing for further instructions concerning Confidential or Extraordinarily Sensitive

OnInformation.

February 23, 2023, at 10 a.m., in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, a Hearing Examiner appointed by the Commission will convene a hearing to receive testimony and evidence offered by the Company, respondents, and the Staff on the Application.

An electronic copy of the public version of the Company’s Application may be obtained by submitting a written request to counsel for the Company, Elaine S. Ryan, Esquire, McGuireWoods LLP, Gateway

Plaza, 800 East has Canal Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219,public or eryan@mcguirewoods.com.

The Commission taken judicial notice of the ongoing health issues related to the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID 19. The Commission has taken certain actions, and may take additional actions that the procedures in this Consistent with these actions, in to the terms the procedural framework established below, the Commission will, among On orgoing beforeforward, February 15,could 2023,impact any interested person may fileproceeding. comments on the Application by following theregard instructions on theof Commission’s website: other things, direct the electronic filing of testimony and pleadings confidential information, and electronically require electronic parties towith this the proceeding. scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments. Those unless unable,they as acontain practical matter, to submit comments may service file suchoncomments Clerk of the State Corporation Commission c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. All comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2022-00120.

Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules of Practice”), the Commission has directed that service on parties and the Commission’s Onin orthis before November 2022, any person or entitymeans. wishingPlease to participate respondent in this proceeding may doHearing so by filing a noticeinstructions of participation with theConfidential Clerk of theor Commission at scc.virginia.

Staff matter shall be18, accomplished by electronic refer to as thea Commission’s Order for Notice and for further concerning Extraordinarily Sensitive gov/clk/efiling. Those unable, as a practical matter, to file a notice of participation electronically may file such notice by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission at the address above. Such notice of Information. participation shall include the email addresses of such parties or their counsel. The respondent simultaneously shall serve a copy of the notice of participation on counsel to the Company. Pursuant to Rule 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of

Anthe electronic copy ofsought the public of the Company’s Application obtained bythe submitting a written request to counsel fororthe Company,body Elaine S. Ryan, Esquire, McGuireWoods LLP, Gateway specific action to theversion extent then known; and (iii) the factualmay and be legal basis for action. Any organization, corporation, government participating as a respondent must be represented Plaza, 800 East Street, Richmond, Virginia Counsel, 23219, oroferyan@mcguirewoods.com. by counsel as Canal required

by Rule 5 VAC 5-20-30, the Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2022-00120. before December 2022, respondent may filefile with the Clerkon of the theApplication Commission, scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling, and exhibits OnOn or or before February 15,16, 2023, anyeach interested person may comments byatfollowing the instructions onany thetestimony Commission’s website:by which the respondent expects to establish its case. Any respondent unable, as a practical matter, to file testimony and exhibits electronically may file such

by U.S.electronically mail to the Clerk thesuch Commission the address listed above. witness’sCommisscc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments.

Those unable, as a practical matter, to submit comments mayoffile commentsatwith the Clerk of the StateEach Corporation testimony shall include a summaryP.O. not Box to exceed page. All testimony and exhibits shall be served on refer the Staff, the No. Company, and all other respondents simultaneously with its filing. In all filings, sion c/o Document 2118, one Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118.

AllCommission’s comments shall Case respondents shall Control comply Center, with the Commission’s Rules of Practice, as modified by the Order fortoNotice and PUR-2022-00120.

Hearing, including 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service; and 5 VAC 5-20-240, Prepared testimony and exhibits. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2022-00120.

On or before November 18, 2022, any person or entity wishing to participate as a respondent in this proceeding may do so by filing a notice of participation with the Clerk of the Commission at scc.virginia. gov/clk/efiling.

Those a practical notice U.S. mailIntoall theother Clerk of the Commission at the address above. Such Order notice for of Any documents filed unable, in paperas form with thematter, Office to of file the aClerk of of theparticipation Commissionelectronically in this docket may may file use such both notice sides ofbythe paper. respects, except as modified by the Commission’s Notice and shall Hearing, all filings shalladdresses comply fully withparties the requirements of 5 VAC Copies and format,shall of the Commission’s Rules of Practice. participation include the email of such or their counsel.

The5-20-150, respondent simultaneously serve a copy of the notice of participation on counsel to the Company. Pursuant to Rule 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of publicaction version of thetoCompany’s Application documents filedlegal in this case, Rules of Practice, and the Commission’s Notice andasHearing may bemust viewed on the theThe specific sought the extent then known;and andother (iii) the factual and basis forthe theCommission’s action. Any organization, corporation, or governmentOrder body for participating a respondent be represented website scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. byCommission’s counsel as required byat: Rule 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of the Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2022-00120.

VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY d/b/a DOMINION ENERGY VIRGINIA

On or before December 16, 2022, each respondent may file with the Clerk of the Commission, at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling, any testimony and exhibits by which the respondent expects to establish its case. Any respondent unable, as a practical matter, to file testimony and exhibits electronically may file such by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission at the address listed above. Each witness’s testimony shall include a summary not to exceed one page. All testimony and exhibits shall be served on the Staff, the Company, and all other respondents simultaneously with its filing. In all filings, respondents shall comply with the Commission’s Rules of Practice, as modified by the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing, including 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service; and 5 VAC 5-20-240, Prepared testimony and exhibits. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2022-00120.

Any documents filed in paper form with the Office of the Clerk of the Commission in this docket may use both sides of the paper. In all other respects, except as modified by the Commission’s Order for

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‘The audience will have a joyous time’

Fauquier Community Theatre presents ‘Mamma Mia!’

By Bonnie Hobbs

Special to the Fauquier Times

Bursting with all the joy, love and heart audiences loved in the movie, Fauquier Community Theatre will present “Mamma Mia!” through Oct. 9 at the Vint Hill Theater on the Green, 4225 Aiken Drive in Vint Hill.

With help from two old friends, taverna owner Donna is preparing for her daughter Sophie’s wedding in Greece. Meanwhile, Sophie – who has always wanted to learn who her father is – secretly invites three of her mom’s past lovers to attend so her dad can walk her down the aisle. What could possibly go wrong?

“Mamma Mia!” is directed by Scott Olson and produced by Maggie Swan, along with a dynamic production team that includes music director Katherine Hawkins and choreographer Christie Dubnansky. Swan said, “There’s great chemistry among all the actors. When the cast is having a good time, it shows onstage and the audience will enjoy themselves, too.”

The set – and some cleverly placed projections -- will help the audience feel they are in Greece.

Swan said, “Most people know all the songs, and this show has such a good spirit and is so entertaining. We’ll even invite the audience to sing along on a song or two – and dance at their seats at the end. They’ll have a joyous time.”

As Sophie, Jennifer Ayers is a triple talent – a singer, dancer and actor. She describes her character as “hopeful, spirited and optimistic.” She is someone who “wants to help her mother, now that

PHOTO BY BONNIE HOBBS

Jennifer Ayers plays Sophie in Fauquier Community Theatre’s production of “Mamma Mia!” Her husband, Will, plays her fiance in the musical. she’s the same age her mom was when she had her, with no support system,” said Ayers.

“I can’t believe I get to do this show – it’s so much fun and the music is intoxicating. Best of all, though, “My husband, Will, plays my fiancé in this show.”

The cast is 33 strong. Portraying possible dad Bill Austin is Jason Damaso. “He’s a writer and

adventurer, living out of a backpack all over the world,” said Damaso. “He’s happy with his solitary life until he comes to Greece and learns Sophie could be his daughter. Then he realizes what he missed.”

Scott Pierce plays possible dad Harry Bright.

“He’s an uptight, conservative, buttoned-down banker – the antithesis of spontaneity,” said Pierce.

“But once on the island, he discovers his youthful joie de vivre. He really cares about Donna and Sophie and remembers his time with Donna fondly.

She was the first and last girl he ever loved.”

“It’s fun speaking in a posh, British accent for this role,” added Pierce. “And my wife, Hilary, plays Tanya, a friend Donna sang with in a 1970s disco group, Donna and the Dynamos. The chemistry between the members, including Esther Wells as Rosie, is compelling and a joy to watch.”

Portraying Donna is Danica Shook. “She’s bold and a hard worker, loves the Greek lifestyle and has a big heart,” said Shook. “There’s so much going on inside Donna as she questions why her three, old lovers arrive the day before her daughter’s wedding. You get to see Donna as a friend and a mom. She is happy about Sophie’s marriage, but also sad to lose her. The show’s excitement will leave the audience energized, and they will have fun participating at the end.”

Fauquier Communty Theatre’s production of “Mamma Mia!” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. The show is sponsored by Brookside Neighbors – Best Version Media. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays are at 2 p.m. The venue is the Vint Hill Theater on the Green located at 4225 Aiken Drive in Vint Hill. All tickets are for reserved seating via www.FCTstage.org or by calling 540-349-8760.

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Auburn Middle School teacher, his wife found dead Friday in their Culpeper home TEACHER, from page 1 The CPD emphasized in their initial press release that “there is no evidence of any threat to the safety of the community.” The deaths had not been ruled as homicides or suicides as of Tuesday afternoon.

Daniel Garrison has taught at Auburn since 2016. The school notified its staff and families early Saturday morning, and school officials made plans to support students and staff Monday. “The well-being of our students and staff is our top priority,” Auburn Principal Matt Yonkey said. “We will do everything we can to help them through this experience.”

Yonkey and Auburn Assistant Principal Kim

Holcomb invited Auburn staff to assemble at the school Saturday evening “to lean on one another and learn plans to support students and staff.” Approximately 40 staff members attended in person and virtually.

Along with the school’s counselors, a support team was at Auburn Monday, including school social workers and central office staff. Auburn’s therapy dogs — Gus, Dude and Cleo — were also at the school to comfort students.

Grief counselors from Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services will also be on hand to support AMS staff. Two additional deputies from the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office will be at the school to provide daily school security, allowing the school’s school resource officer to be available

to students and staff.

Parents are encouraged to call the school at 540-422-7410 if they think their child needs special assistance or has difficulty coping. Those who request help will be put in touch with the counseling staff at AMS, said a school spokesperson.

Culpeper police asked anyone with information on the case to call Lt. Det. Andrew Terrill at 540-829-5521 or email tips@culpeperva.gov.

“Our detectives are still actively investigating,” according to news release Tuesday. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can submit tips by calling Culpeper Crime Solvers at 540-727- 0300 or submitting a tip at culpeperpd.org.

Reach Colleen LaMay at clamay@fauquier.com

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AN APPLICATION BY COLUMBIA GAS OF INC., NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OFVIRGINIA, AN APPLICATION BY FOR APPROVAL TO IMPLEMENT A 2023INC., SAVE RIDER COLUMBIA GAS OF VIRGINIA, ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION OF ITS FORIN APPROVAL TO IMPLEMENT A 202320 SAVE RIDER GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 20 OF ITS CASETERMS NO. PUR-2022-00126 GENERAL AND CONDITIONS CASE NO. PUR-2022-00126 On August 15, 2022, Columbia Gas of Virginia, Inc. (“CVA” or the “Company”), filed an application (“Application”) in accordance with Section 20 of its General Terms and Conditions, in the November 2011 Order Approving to Advance Virginia’s Energy Plan (“SAVE”) Act SAVE Plan and Rider in and Case No. On August as 15,contemplated 2022, Columbia GasCommission’s of Virginia, Inc. (“CVA” 28, or the “Company”), filed anSteps application (“Application”) in accordance with Section 20 of its General Terms PUE-2011-00049 and as mostinrecently modified inNovember Case No. PUR-2021-00145, for approval a SAVE Rider forPlan calendar year 2023.

Conditions, as contemplated the Commission’s 28, 2011 Order Approving Stepstotoimplement Advance Virginia’s Energy (“SAVE”) Act SAVE Plan and Rider in Case No. PUE-2011-00049 and as most recently modified in Case No. PUR-2021-00145, for approval to implement a SAVE Rider for calendar year 2023.

In its Application, CVA states that its SAVE Plan is a program designed to accelerate the replacement of certain components of its gas distribution system infrastructure to enhance In its Application, CVA statesCVA that has its SAVE Planais2021 a program designed replacement of certain components of its gas system infrastructure to enhance of system safety and reliability. proposed True-Up Factor to of accelerate ($452,523)the and a 2023 Projected Factor of $5,067,295, for distribution a total proposed SAVE revenue requirement system safety reliability.

CVA has proposed a 2021decrease True-Upresidential Factor of ($452,523) 2023 Projected Factorforofa$5,067,295, for monthly a total proposed SAVErate revenue requirement of $4,614,772.

Asand proposed, the 2023 SAVE Rider would customers’and billsa by $2.62 per month, total proposed SAVE Rider of $1.09. $4,614,772. As proposed, the 2023 SAVE Rider would decrease residential customers’ bills by $2.62 per month, for a total proposed monthly SAVE Rider rate of $1.09.

The Company asserts that in its pending base rate filing (Case No. PUR-2022-00036) (“2022 Rate Case”), CVA requested Commission authorization to implement its proposed rates asserts thatbasis, in its for pending base rate filing (Case No.the PUR-2022-00036) (“2022 Rate2022.

Case”), CVA requested Commission to implement inThe thatCompany case, on an interim service rendered on and after first billing unit of October According to the Company, theauthorization rates and charges proposedits in proposed the 2022 rates Rate in that case, on anrecovery interim basis, forassociated service rendered and after the first billing unit of October 2022. 30, According to the Company, the ratesSAVE-related and charges proposed in the 2022 Rate Case will include of costs with allon SAVE in-service plant made through September 2022, and excludes anticipated expenditures from October include recovery 30, of costs with all the SAVE in-service plantRate made through 30, 2022, and in excludes anticipated from October 1,Case 2022will through September 2023.associated Consistent with Company’s 2022 Case filing,September CVA requests recovery this proceeding of SAVE-related expenditures costs post September 30, 1, 2022 throughSAVE-related September 30,investment; 2023. Consistent with the Company’s 2022 Rate Case filing, in this revenue proceeding of SAVE-related costs post September 2022, including the SAVE-related CWIP balance at September 30, CVA 2022;requests and anyrecovery SAVE related requirement not recovered in base rates in30, the 2022, Rider including SAVE-related investment; thebilling SAVE-related CWIP balance at September 30, 2022; SAVE revenue not recovered in base the SAVE proposed to be effective the first unit of January 2023. The Projected Factor willand be any set to zero related concurrent withrequirement the implementation of CVA’s raterates case in interim SAVE Rider proposed to bebilling effective billing unit of January 2023. The Projected Factor will be set to zero concurrent with the implementation of CVA’s rate case interim base rates effective the first unitthe of first October 2022. base rates effective the first billing unit of October 2022.

The details of these and other proposals are set forth in the Company’s Application. Interested persons are encouraged to review the Company’s Application and supporting exhibits The other proposals are set forth in the Company’s Application. Interested persons are encouraged to review the Company’s Application and supporting exhibits for thedetails detailsofofthese theseand proposals. for the details of these proposals.

TAKE NOTICE that the Commission may adopt rates that differ from those appearing in the Company’s Application and supporting documents and may apportion revenues among TAKE NOTICE that thedesign Commission adoptdiffering rates thatfrom differthat from thoseinappearing in the Company’s Application and supporting documents and may apportion revenues among customer classes and/or rates inmay a manner shown the Application and supporting documents. customer classes and/or design rates in a manner differing from that shown in the Application and supporting documents.

The Commission entered an Order for Notice and Comment that, among other things, directed the Company to provide notice to the public and provides interested persons an opporThe Commission an Order forApplication.

Notice and Comment that, among other things, directed the Company to provide notice to the public and provides interested persons an opportunity to comment entered on the Company’s tunity to comment on the Company’s Application.

The Commission has taken judicial notice of the ongoing public health issues related to the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19. In accordance therewith, all pleadings, briefs, Commission taken judicial noticeinofthis thematter ongoing public issues related to thetospread of theauthorized coronavirus, COVID-19.

InCopies accordance therewith, all pleadings, briefs, orThe other documentshas required to be served should behealth submitted electronically the extent by 5orVAC 5-20-150, and format, of the Commission’s or other documents to be servedofinPractice”). this matter Confidential should be submitted electronicallySensitive to the extent authorized bynot 5 VAC 5-20-150,electronically Copies and format, of thecomply Commission’s Rules of Practice andrequired Procedure (“Rules and Extraordinarily Information shall be submitted and should with 5 VAC Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules Practice”).

Confidential and Extraordinarily Information shall be submitted electronically should comply with 5the VAC 5-20-170, Confidential information, of theofRules of Practice.

Any person seeking to handSensitive deliver and physically filenot or submit any pleading or otherand document shall contact 5-20-170, Confidential of the of Practice.to Any person Clerk’s Office Documentinformation, Control Center at Rules (804) 371-9838 arrange the seeking delivery.to hand deliver and physically file or submit any pleading or other document shall contact the Clerk’s Office Document Control Center at (804) 371-9838 to arrange the delivery.

Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, of the Rules of Practice, the Commission has directed that service on parties and the Commission’s Staff in this matter shall be Pursuant to 5 by VAC 5-20-140, FilingPlease and service, theCommission’s Rules of Practice, thefor Commission directedfor that service on parties concerning and the Commission’s in this matter shall be accomplished electronic means. refer toofthe Order Notice and has Comment further instructions ConfidentialStaff or Extraordinarily Sensitive accomplished by electronic means.

Please refer to the Commission’s Order for Notice and Comment for further instructions concerning Confidential or Extraordinarily Sensitive Information.

Information.

An electronic copy of the Application may be viewed on the Commission’s website or obtained, at no charge, by submitting a written request to counsel for the Company: T. Borden An electronic of the Application may be viewed on the Commission’s website or obtained,Services at no charge, by submitting a written to Virginia, counsel for the Company: T. Borden Ellis, Assistant copy General Counsel, and Katherine C. Creef, Senior Counsel, NiSource Corporate Company, 1809 Coyote Driverequest Chester, 23836, or Ellis, Assistant General and Katherine C. Creef, Senior Counsel, NiSource Corporate Services Company, 1809 Coyote Drive Chester, Virginia, 23836, or tbellis@nisource.com andCounsel, kcreef@nisource.com. tbellis@nisource.com and kcreef@nisource.com.

On or before October 4, 2022, any interested person wishing to comment on the Company’s Application may file comments with the Clerk of the Commission by following the On or before October 4, 2022, any interested person wishing to comment on the Company’s Application may file comments with the Clerk of the Commission by following the instructions on the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments. Those unable, as a practical matter, to file comments electronically may file instructions on the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments. Those unable, as a practical matter, to file comments electronically may file such comments by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. All such comments such comments by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. All such comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2022-00126. shall refer to Case No. PUR-2022-00126.

On by filing filing aa notice notice of of participation participationwith withthe theClerk Clerkof ofthe theCommission Commissionat: at: Onororbefore beforeOctober October4,4,2022, 2022,any anyperson personor orentity entity may may participate participate as as aa respondent respondent in in this this proceeding proceeding by scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling/.

Those unable, as a practical matter, to file a notice of participation electronically may file such notice by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling/. Those unable, as a practical matter, to file a notice of participation electronically may file such notice by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission atat the parties or or their their counsel, counsel, ifif available. available. Pursuant Pursuantto to55VAC VAC5-20-80 5-20-80B, B,Participation Participationasas theaddress addresslisted listedabove. above. Such Suchnotice noticeof ofparticipation participation shall shall include include the the email email addresses addresses of of such such parties aarespondent, of the Rules of Practice, any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific actionsought sought respondent, of the Rules of Practice, any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action totothe corporation, or or government government body body participating participatingas asaarespondent respondentmust mustbe berepresented representedby by theextent extentthen thenknown; known;and and(iii) (iii)the thefactual factualand and legal legal basis basis for for the the action. action. Any Any organization, organization, corporation, counsel to Case Case No. No. PUR-2022-00126.

PUR-2022-00126. counselasasrequired requiredby by55VAC VAC5-20-30, 5-20-30,Counsel, Counsel, of of the the Rules Rules of of Practice.

Practice. All All filings filings shall shall refer refer to On hearing with with the the Clerk Clerk of of the the Commission Commissionatatthe theaddress addressabove aboveororatat Onororbefore beforeOctober October4,4,2022, 2022,any anyinterested interestedperson person or or entity entity may may file file aa written written request request for for aa hearing scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling, and the interested person simultaneously shall serve a copy of the hearing request on counsel to the Company.

Requests for hearingshall shallinclude: include: (i) (i) scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling, and the interested person simultaneously shall serve a copy of the hearing request on counsel to the Company. Requests for aahearing aaprecise action sought sought to to the the extent extent then then known; known;(iii) (iii)aastatement statementof ofthe thelegal legalbasis basisfor forsuch such precisestatement statementofofthe thefiling filingparty’s party’sinterest interestin in the the proceeding; proceeding; (ii) (ii) aa statement statement of of the the specific specific action action; for aa hearing hearing shall shall refer refer to to Case Case No. No. PUR-2022-00126.

PUR-2022-00126. action;and and(iv) (iv)aaprecise precisestatement statementwhy whyaahearing hearing should should be be conducted conducted in in this this matter. matter. All All requests requests for Any may use use both both sides sides of of the the paper. paper. In In all allother otherrespects, respects,except exceptasasmodified modifiedby bythe the Anydocuments documentsfiled filedininpaper paperform formwith withthe theOffice Office of of the the Clerk Clerk of of the the Commission Commission in in this this docket docket may Commission’s Order for Notice and Comment, all filings shall comply fully with the requirements of 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Rules of Practice.

Commission’s Order for Notice and Comment, all filings shall comply fully with the requirements of 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Rules of Practice.

The for Notice Notice and and Comment Comment may may be be viewed viewedat: at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information.

TheCompany’s Company’sApplication, Application,the theCommission’s Commission’sRules Rules of of Practice, Practice, and and the the Commission’s Commission’s Order Order for COLUMBIA VIRGINIA, INC. INC. COLUMBIA GAS GAS OF OF VIRGINIA,

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Beer & Wine A special section from the Fauquier Times

Craft beers enjoy a welcome renaissance

By John Daum

Special to the Fauquier Times

Back in the early 1500s, Florence was a bustling merchant city with a thriving trade in textiles and a banking monopoly that made it the envy of Europe. Florence during this time was also the epicenter of a new art awakening -- The Renaissance.

Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, were all plying their trade around the same time.

What if you lived in New York City and missed the 1980s music Renaissance? What if you never went to CBGB to see the Talking Heads, Ramones or Blondie? Never noticed Run-D.M.C blasting out of every car speaker or saw a club show by the Beastie Boys?

No matter what you may have missed through the ages, do not despair, because craft beer is here. More specifically -- the craft beer Renaissance. If you are reading this article, it probably means you are already a full-fledged participant -- with the beer stickers on your laptop and beer festival merch to prove it. Now, no one is saying that your local brewer is working on the same level as Michelangelo, but it’s a nice argument to have over a few pints, and it has some merits.

The art of brewing beer goes way back to the very dawn of civilization, along the banks of the Tigris and Euphrates, and at no time in history has the quality and scope of that ancient art been more impressive than it is right now. We are liv-

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ing in a Golden Age of brewing.

The pandemic was a huge body blow to the beer industry, but it did not put a dent in the amazing creativity of local brewers. Traditional styles like lagers have come back into vogue with new twists on their recipes. They share space with recent darlings like New England IPAs, sours and barrel-aged stouts. Hops and yeasts we never heard of 10 years ago are being paired with new ingredients that are locally sourced, creating unique flavor profiles with far more variety than you get from blended spirits or wines.

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beer at Old Bust Head Brewery (7134 Farm Station Rd, Vint Hill Farms) just outside of Warrenton. A few years ago, it would have been hard to find a sour beer outside of The Bruery in Southern California or one of the great regional breweries in Belgium. But here we are in Fauquier County, ordering up not just a sour beer but an Imperial sour, which bumps up the alcohol by volume from a typical 5% all the way up to 8%.

Creamy and bursting with fruit flavor, this is a great reinterpretation of the style.

Equally impressive is the Downton Abbey Ale at Barking Rose Brewery at 9057 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton. This Belgian Abbey style Dubbel recently won a silver medal at the Virginia Craft Beer Cup, and one sip tells you why. Rich in caramel and malty flavors up front, it finishes with hints of candied sugar and plums and pairs nicely with roasted meats, stews and cheese.

Another great local option would be a visit to Altered Suds at 36A Main St. in Old Town Warrenton to enjoy Thoughts of the Mad Schwarzbier. This is a great representation of a traditional German dark lager with delicious roasted character and a refreshing aftertaste you would perhaps not expect from a darker beer.

If you want something more on the IPA side of the tracks, enjoy the juicy Assemblage Point, which is full of fruit effervescence, and a perfect beer to drink in the side alley as you watch the beer Renaissance unfold, sip by sip.

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UPCOMING FAUQUIER EVENTS SEPT. 14 TO 23 ONGOING EVENTS Books What: Library Book Hunt (All Library locations) When: Monday, Sept. 19 to Monday, Sept. 26; all day Where: Warrenton Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton; Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton; John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Info: Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month; children can pick up an answer sheet at the desk and turn it back in to receive a book from the prize cart; for children of all ages Aging What: Old Age Ain’t for Sissies When: Mondays through Nov. 7, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton RSVP: 540-349-5814 Divorce support What: Divorce support When: Mondays through Oct. 31; 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton RSVP: 540-349-5814 Farmers market What: Warrenton Farmers High Season Market When: Saturdays, through Nov. 19; 8 a.m. to noon Where: 21 Main St., Old Town Warrenton Food assistance What: Peas and Grace When: Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Where: Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains Info: For those in need of food assistance Wednesday, Sept. 14 Farmers market What: Buchanan Hall Farmers Market When: Wednesday, Sept. 14 and Wednesday, Sept. 21; 4 to 8 p.m.

Where: Buchanan Hall, 8549 John S. Mosby Highway, Upperville Story time What: In-person story time When: Wednesday, Sept. 14 and Wednesday, Sept. 21; 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall and Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: For children up to age 5 and their families; bring a blanket or lawn chair ESL class What: English-as-a-second-language class presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education programs When: Wednesday, Sept. 14 and Wednesday, Sept. 21; 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Cost: Free Info: 540-718-8243 Networking What: Ignite Fauquier When: Wednesday, Sept. 14; 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Where: Warrenton Town Hall, 21 Main St., Warrenton Cost: Free event for Fauquier business owners Conservation What: John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District board of directors meeting When: Wednesday, Sept. 14; 2 p.m.

Where: 98 Alexandria Pike, Suite 53, Warrenton Info: Due to the COVID-19 virus, if one would like to attend the meeting, call 24 hours in advance of the meeting (540-347-3120, ext. 4) Newcomers What: Warrenton Newcomers Club meeting When: Wednesday, Sept. 14; 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Where: Hope Fellowship Christian Church, 4173 Bludau Drive, Warrenton Info: Debbie Mancini, dbmancini51@gmail.com Book club What: Marshall Afternoon Book Club will discuss “Independent People” by Halldar Laxness When: Wednesday, Sept. 14; 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Where: Virtual Info: Join virtual meetings, email deborah.cosby@ fauquiercounty.gov or 540-422-8527

Where: Bistro on the Hill, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton Cost: $7.50 Info: For seniors 55-plus; registration not required

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NAACP, Oak View Bank sponsor workshop for potential homeowners Oak View National Bank and the Fauquier NAACP will present a “Homeownership 101” workshop at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26 at the PATH Foundation, 321 Walker Drive, Suite 101, Warrenton.

The event will be a roundtable discussion about homeownership and will be offered in-person, but attendees also may participate remotely.

Featured speakers will include: • Tiffany Campbell: Financial counselor, credit repair specialist, founder and executive director of Comprehensive Community Solutions, Inc. She will discuss how those interested in homeownership can prepare their credit for the process.

• Troy Price: Realtor with Century 21 New Millennium. He will discuss the real estate process.

• Kevin Lee: President and chief credit officer, Oak View National Bank. He will discuss the application and loan process.

Those wishing to attend the free workshop may register at naacpfauquiercounty.org. Questions can be directed to naacpfauquierco.housing@gmail.com Older adults What: OWLS (Older, Wiser Learners) When: Wednesday, Sept. 14; 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton Cost: Free Info: For active, older adults who would like to make new friends, share knowledge; refreshments provided Birds What: Bird walk When: Wednesday, Sept. 14; 7 to 9 a.m.

Where: The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: For adults and children ages 12 and up, accompanied by an adult; registration required RSVP: info@cliftoninstitute.org or 540-341-3651; bring a mask Health What: Total joint replacement class When: Wednesday, Sept. 14; 6 to 7 p.m.

Where: Fauquier Health, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton Tickets: https://www.fauquierhealth.org/events Info: Learn about joint replacement surgery and rehabilitation; 540-316-5000 Trivia What: Trivia Night When: Wednesday, Sept. 14 and Wednesday, Sept. 21; 6 to 8 p.m.

Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton Info: Hosted by Fauquier Trivia Trivia What: Trivia When: Wednesday, Sept. 14 and Wednesday, Sept. 21; 6 to 8 p.m.

Where: Barking Rose Brewing Company, 9057 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton Thursday, Sept. 15 Senior Supper What: Senior Supper at the Bistro on the Hill When: Thursday, Sept. 15 and Thursday, Sept. 22; 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Coffee and conversation What: Fellowship, hope through conversation with others When: Thursday, Sept. 15 and Thursday, Sept. 22; 10 a.m. to noon Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Info: 540-349-5814 Food pantry What: Fauquier FISH Food Pantry When: Thursday, Sept. 15; 6 to 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 17 and Tuesday, Sept. 20; 9:30 to noon Where: Fauquier FISH, 24 Pelham St., Warrenton Info: Ready to cook meals and additional food for residents of Fauquier County who need help; bring ID and proof of county residency ESL class What: English-as-a-second-language class presented

by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education programs When: Thursday, Sept. 15 and Tuesday, Sept. 20; 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton Cost: Free Info: 540-718-8243 Story time What: Stories for young children and caregivers with finger plays and sing-alongs When: Thursday, Sept. 15 and Thursday, Sept. 22; 10:30 to 10:45 a.m.

Where: Virtual Required registration: https://conta.cc/3mhbxvl Writing What: Book Club for Writers When: Thursday, Sept. 15; 5:30 to 7 p.m. (Sept. 29, Oct. 13 and Oct. 27; same times) Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Cost: $10 participation fee Register: 540-878-5358 Info: Five-session book club for writers Book club What: Mystery Book Club will discuss “21 Immortals: Inspector Mislan and the Yee Sang Murders” by Rozian Mohd Noor When: Thursday, Sept. 15; noon to 1 p.m.

Where: John Barton Payne Community Hall, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton To join virtual meetings: email pamela.lovera@ fauquiercounty.gov or 540-422-8500, ext. 2 Lecture What: “Almost Free” book lecture by author Eva Sheppard Wolf When: Thursday, Sept. 15; 7 p.m.

Where: Virtual Cost: Free RSVP: www.eventbrite.com or 540-347-5525 or 540253-7488 Info: Virtual talk with Dr. Wolf and a Q and A period will follow the talk; sponsored by the Fauquier Historical Society and the African American Historical Association Networking What: Fauquier Chamber Young Professionals After 5 Networking When: Thursday, Sept. 15; 5 to 7 p.m.

Where: Altered Suds Beer Company, 36A Main St., Warrenton Info: 540-878-1087 Karaoke What: Karaoke When: Thursday, Sept. 15 and Thursday, Sept. 22; 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Craft and Crust Pizza Tavern, 204 E. Main St., Remington Reservation: 540-439-5157 Friday, Sept. 16 Story time What: Story time for the Littles When: Friday, Sept. 16 and Friday, Sept. 23; 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: Stories geared for ages 3 to 6; 540-878-5358 See CALENDAR, page 13

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Program will show landowners how to slow grassland bird decline The Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative will hold a program and pasture walk at 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at Glenmore Farm, 8254 Glenmore Farm, Marshall.

The VGBI works with residents to “stem the tide of grassland bird decline, improve the resiliency of working landscapes and positively impact the livelihoods that depend on those landscapes,” said a press release. The program will discuss how summer stockpiling – excluding grazing from pasture acres

during spring and summer – increases “stored” forage for late summer and early fall.

Speakers include: • October Greenfield: Wildlife habitat restoration coordinator for the Piedmont Environmental Council.

• John Fike: State forage specialist for the Virginia Cooperative Extension at Virginia Tech University.

• Michael Carter, Sr.: Virginia State University’s Small Farm Outreach program.

• Melissa Allen: John Marshall Sewer and Water Conservation District.

Dinner will be served. Those wishing to attend are asked to RSVP by calling the JMSWCD at 540-422-8490 or by emailing johnmarshall.swcd@vaswcd.org.

The program is being sponsored

by Virginia Working Landscapes, the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, the Piedmont Environmental Council, the American Farmland Trust and Quail Forever, the JMWSCD, Virginia Cooperative Extension at Virginia Tech University and Virginia State University.

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Book Cellar What: Book Cellar with books, movies and music for all ages, sponsored by the Friends of Fauquier Library When: Friday, Sept. 16, Saturday, Sept.

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Where: Remington Community Garden, 160 W. Bowen St., Remington Details: Food, music, games and crafts Orlean anniversary What: 50th anniversary of the Orlean Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department and commissioning of new fire engine When: Saturday, Sept. 17; 9 a.m.

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Yoga What: Bend and Brew When: Sunday, Sept. 18; 11 to 11:50 a.m.

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The Oak Spring Garden Foundation will be open for public tours two days this September. Visitors will explore Bunny Mellon’s landscape and walled garden in their early autumn glory, and they will also get to visit the adjacent Rokeby Farm property to see the Biocultural Conservation Farm (BCCF).

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Where: Oak Spring Garden Foundation, 1776 Loughborough Lane, Upperville Cost: $125 per person Tickets: www.osgf.org Info: Visitors can explore Bunny Mellon’s landscape and walled garden and see the Biocultural Conservation Farm and Wildlife Garden Friday, Sept. 23 Farmers market What: Marshall Farmers Market When: Friday, Sept. 23; 4 to 7 p.m.

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Moms for Liberty aims to empower parents I have always said that parents have a fundamental duty to be involved in their children’s education, and when I read Ms. Barbara Amster’s letter last week (“Local Moms for Liberty group following national organization’s playbook”), the last line stood out: “Please don’t let them wedge their way into Fauquier schools.”

Before I started the Fauquier County chapter of Moms for Liberty, I spent two years watching as leftwing political activists advocated for closing schools for “safety” reasons.

I watched them lobby for virtual school, continuous masking for our children and vaccine mandates.

Together with other parents from both sides of the aisle, I went to meetings, wrote emails and asked for transparency in communication from Fauquier County Public Schools personnel. And I saw that so many people in our community were shocked, disheartened and angry that politicians, health agencies and teachers unions were making what proved to be disastrous choices for

the well-being of our children.

When mask mandates finally ended, I and other parents in the community began working to bridge the gap between school staff and educators and parents that had been created by two years of damaging policies.

I started a Moms for Liberty chapter to empower the parents in this community to combat this situation. We invest our time and energy into our schools through volunteering in schools and for school events, serving as Watch Dog Dads, serving on school committees, performing (free) landscaping maintenance, and a host of other things that there is not enough space in this letter to list.

The divisiveness in this community is not coming from Moms for Liberty or the parents who want safe schools for their children, it is coming from Ms. Amster and her political supporters spread lies and harass us.

JAMIE HINKLE Warrenton

Fauquier doesn’t need more data centers There is an article in the Sept. 11, Washington Post (“A neighborhood’s cryptocurrency mine: ‘Like a jet that never leaves’”) every Fauquier resident should read. The article discusses crypto mines, data centers, their electricity needs and the noise they produce. All of the information below is taken from that article.

While it doesn’t appear crypto mining is imminent here, companies that mine crypto target rural communities like Fauquier. Crypto mining requires serious computing power. Creating a single bitcoin requires 1,556 kilowatt hours of electricity, according to Digiconomist, which monitors crypto consumption. This is about the same amount used to power an average house for 53 days.

As for noise, one resident quoted in the article who lives near a crypto mine describes it “like a jet that never leaves.” If such a mine could stay below Fauquier’s current maximum decibel level, which is doubtful, there is still no way to avoid its electric needs.

Let’s not wait for crypto companies to attempt mining in Fauquier by making sure requirements are in place to ensure nobody ever considers it.

The Fauquier Times has made us aware in recent weeks of the increase in electricity needs if the Amazon data center is approved in Warrenton as well as the fact the data center could be noisy. Why does this matter?

According to the Post article: • Humans have a finite amount of attention. When we pay too much attention to noise we have less cognitive ability for other things.

• It’s even worse for wildlife. Noise can mask important sounds such as wildlife listening for predators or mates. Masking these sounds can be the difference in life and death for wildlife.

• Continual exposure to noise can cause elevated blood pressure, which can increase the risk of stroke and heart attack.

• Introducing a continuous source of unwanted man-made noise can be very detrimental to those suffering from PTSD, as these noises can sometimes trigger unpleasant memories of trauma.

• Introducing noise into an environment can affect a person’s sense of control over their life, leading to long-term anxiety as well as other psychological and physiological effects.

It’s hard to imagine a data center could lower its decibel level to the county-accepted level of 65, but if they could, imagine yourself, your family, pet(s) and our wildlife enduring even 65 decibels of unwanted sound 24/7. If the data center can’t meet Fauquier requirements and a compromise is reached to allow them to reach a higher threshold, the Washington Post article states that even a 5-decibel increase can be dramatic.

If the Amazon data center is approved in Warrenton we should expect more requests to build additional centers in our county. An argument can be made that the effect will be minimal to Fauquier residents at its proposed location but what about when Amazon or another company wants to build future data centers near homes, schools or wildlife habitats?

Unless we want to see our county inundated with noisy, electricity-guzzling data centers in the future, the smartest thing we can do is stop this proposal, which would allow construction of the county’s fourth data center. Say “no” to the Amazon data center.

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Former Kettle Run High baseball star Brenton Doyle has reached an unusual plateau for the Class AA Hartford Yard Goats by recording 20 home runs and 23 stolen bases. Drafted in 2019, the Colorado Rockies prospect has three triples, 20 doubles, 69 RBIs and 61 runs. He has hit nearly .400 for the past two weeks to raise his batting average to .242.

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FAUQUIER FOOTBALL

‘IT’S TOUGH ON THE KIDS… COACHES… COMMUNITY’ Leading 19-7, Falcons stumble in second half, lose to Culpeper, 20-19

Northwestern District football standings

Sherando KETTLE RUN Handley Millbrook FAUQUIER LIBERTY James Wood

By Peter Brewington

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

Fauquier High’s football season needed a warm ray of sunshine.

Instead, it got a cold dose of reality in Friday’s 20-19 home loss to Culpeper County.

In a battle of 0-2 teams, Fauquier watched its healthy 19-7 halftime lead disappear as Culpeper dominated the second half, getting just enough offense to edge the Falcons by one frustrating point at Falcon Field.

“We let them back in the game, but they beat us, and rightfully so,” said interim FHS coach Chad Hoffman, who filled in for coach Karl Buckwalter, absent due to a family matter.

“It’s tough on the kids, it’s tough on the coaches, it’s tough on the community. It’s a game we had as a ‘W.’ We expected to come out on top. You’ve got to look forward, that’s life. Now it depends on how you respond,” said Hoffman.

The Falcons (0-3) have lost eight straight and look to regroup at home Friday against Warren County (0-3) in their Homecoming game.

Fueled by first half touchdowns from Eli Bynaker, Mason Hamilton and Aaron Lewis, the Falcons appeared headed to victory on a 74-degree night at Falcon Field. However, Culpeper’s defense was in complete charge in the third and fourth quarters.

Of Fauquier’s four second half possessions, the first three were three-andouts, the final one an interception.

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David Mayfield and the Falcons hope to break into the win column against Warren County Friday. It’s Homecoming with a parade through Warrenton first.

While praising what Culpeper (1-2) did well, the Falcons take responsibility for their performance, which included massive amounts of penalties.

“They controlled the clock. That was the most important factor, but we had too many unnecessary penalties. Three unsportsmanlike conduct penalties that all led to touchdowns, and we’ve got to eliminate the holding penalties,” said Hoffman.

“I think we got complacent; I really do. We don’t know how to win yet.

We’ll look at film and see what happened on all the flags. All those penalties gave them multiple first downs.”

The first half was a success as the Falcons produced three TDs on a series of electrifying plays.

Cornerback Bynaker stepped in front of Culpeper quarterback Bennett

Sutherland’s pass in the right flat and went 50 yards for a TD. The ball floated towards the sophomore, who snatched in and raced up the Fauquier sideline free as a bird. Kobe Link’s kick made it 7-0 with 6:41 left in the first quarter.

After Culpeper tied it on a 43-yard TD run by Devon Polleri, Fauquier responded with two more big plays.

Sophomore David Mayfield ran 69 yards off a double reverse, reaching the Culpeper 2-yard line. On the next play Mason Hamilton powered in to complete a two-play, 71-yard drive and make the score 13-7 after a failed extra point kick.

Late in the half, sophomore Aaron

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Lewis raced through a hole on the right side, hit the sideline then beat Culpeper’s safety for a 63-yard TD gallop. A two-point pass failed as the Falcons took a 19-7 lead into the locker room.

Culpeper closed to 19-14 on their second possession of the third quarter, driving 58 yards as Sutherland hit Benjamin Roman on a 12-yard TD pass near the right side. It looked like a Falcon defender had the ball before Roman took it away. Roman also had the extra point kick.

Sutherland scored the winning points on a 4-yard TD run with 8:40 left. Sutherland faked a handoff, then bolted around the right end and extended with the football to graze the pylon as he dove. A two-point pass attempt failed, but the damage had been done as Culpeper nosed ahead 20-19.

With 2:18 left, Fauquier took over at their own 45-yard line hoping to drive for the winning field goal or TD, but quarterback Ben Noland threw an interception on third down on a deep route.

With winless Warren County next, “Friday is a must-win. Our backs are against the wall,” Hoffman said.

FAUQUIER’S NEXT GAME: Friday at HOME vs. Warren County (0-3) LIBERTY’S NEXT GAME: Friday at Culpeper County (1-2)

FIELD HOCKEY REPORT

Falcons break out of scoring rut; Kettle Run triumphs on Nakamura penalty stroke, 1-0; Eagles flirt with first victory

By Fred Hodge

Special to the Fauquier Times

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Freshman Sasha Jermacans and the Eagles visit Brentsville Wednesday.

All three county field hockey teams experienced a combination of highs last week.

Fauquier High had its best scoring output of the season with a 5-0 road shutout over the Lightridge Bolts on Sept. 6 The outcome, said Falcon coach Brooke Settle, was the result of recent emphasis on moving to the ball more quickly and strongly.

“We practiced driving onto the circle, taking good shots from the top, not messing around and being aggressive,” Settle said, explaining she has felt her squad had squandered significant advantages in time of possession and trips into the offensive arc. A lack of aggression in the finishing stages has been an issue, with penalty corner situations not proving productive, Settle said. At a recent practice, she directed the team to design five corner plays in a 30-minute period.

The result versus Lightridge was three goals from those situations. “Our corner plays were

hot,” Settle said, appreciative of this unit’s willFAUQUIER 1-0 ingness to adapt Meridian 1-0 in all aspects.

LIBERTY 0-0 The Falcons KETTLE RUN 0-1 took control with Brentsville 0-1 three first-quarter scores, beginning with a Marissa Camarca goal off a corner. Jackie Timberlake was the next to find the cage after dribbling through two defenders on the left side and sending a shot into the right corner. As the period ended, Marjorie Davenport converted a corner opportunity at the left post.

Camarca and Sophie Bell tallied second-quarter goals.

“I told them if they follow through and keep changing their games the way they have, I have no doubt we can take our district,” Settle stressed.

“They just need to continue to work.”

Northwestern District standings as of Sept. 12

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KETTLE RUN’S NEXT GAME: Friday at HOME vs. Riverside (1-2)

‘WE’RE ECSTATIC’ Tapscott adds two more TDs, Chumley scores a pair as Kettle Run moves to 3-0

By Peter Brewington

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

Getting two more touchdowns from the seemingly unstoppable Jordan Tapscott and two rushing TDs from quarterback Abram Chumley, Kettle Run posted a 38-7 win over Brentsville in their home opener last Friday.

Tapscott caught a 14-yard pass from Chumley for the Cougars’ first points and added the final TD on an interception return. He caught eight passes for 143 yards and now has six TDs this year, five on TD catches.

“Jordan’s pick six blew the game open. We’re ecstatic about how the guys played. It’s good to win our first home game,” said coach Charlie Porterfield, whose potent squad is outscoring opponents 123-30.

The game against a hungry local rival was close for a while. The Cougars (3-0) broke away from a 7-7 second quarter tie with a touchdown and field goal to lead 17-7 at halftime, then outscored the Tigers 21-0 after intermission.

“Once we were up and had taken that lead, we felt we could keep it,” said Porterfield about the unofficial “Battle of Nokesville.”

Tigers’ dual threat quarterback Caleb Alexander and running back Nico Orlando had run at will in home wins over Liberty and Fauquier but found fewer lanes against the two-time defending Northwestern District champion Cougars.

Alexander broke free for a 54-yard TD run to help tie the game in the second quarter but was mostly bottled-up. “They had 114 yards rushing.

They had one big run and the rest we forced them

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Jordan Tapscott’s fifth touchdown catch of the year came on this first half fade route as the Cougars downed Brentsville 38-7. to grind it out,” said Porterfield, whose defense limited the Tigers to 16 yards passing.

As the Cougars’ ace receiver, Tapscott is getting ®

more touches on offense this year as the passing game builds around his strength and athleticism.

He scored Friday on a fade pattern, with screens and short routes added to his plate this year. “Honestly, he is playing fantastic,” said Porterfield.

As the new QB, Chumley is showing his firm understanding of the offense. Chumley completed 13-of-19 for 148 yards and the TD to Tapscott and ran nine times for 49 yards and two TDs. Porterfield plans to use Chumley as a running weapon, targeting him for around eight to 10 carries a game.

Chumley’s first TD was a designated quarterback run, with the second one improvised. “He was going to take a deep shot off play action, but everyone was covered, and the rush opened up.

He’s a talented athlete, a big body and he has that mentality to take on defenders,” the coach said.

Peyton Mehaffey ran 11 times for 48 yards and a TD, and Colton Quaker ran nine times for 53 yards. Andrew Curry also nailed a field goal for the second game in a row, converting from 34 yards after Brentsville had tied it at 7-7.

Asked if he thinks his team is on cruise control, Porterfield was cautious, noting there are things to improve on. But he’s pleased with Kettle Run’s defense against ground-based offenses of Heritage, Meridan and Brentsville.

He said Friday’s opponent Riverside (1-2) prefers to throw.

“Riverside will give us stuff we haven’t seen.

They will stretch us vertically and horizontally in the pass game. It’s good for the guys to see that because Liberty, Sherando and Handley will do the same to us once we get into district,” Porterfield said.

The Tigers handled Liberty 40-28 and Fauquier 41-13 in the first two weeks, so the Cougars prevented Brentsville from sweeping Fauquier County’s three Class 4 schools.

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VOLLEYBALL REPORT

THAT BALL’S NOT COMING BACK With service from Balgavy, Kettle Run hitters May, Chumley, Carlson overpower Liberty

By Fred Hodge

Special to the Fauquier Times

The Kettle Run High volleyball team has benefitted from a varied attack due to its stable of hitters. One night, the middle hitters dominate.

Other nights excellence comes from another area.

Last Thursday, Kettle Run loaded the cannons of the outside hitters on the left side of the net at intra-county rival Liberty. Hard-swinging Meagan May, Grace Chumley and Hannah Carlson consistently were able to thump the Eagle defense with kills in the 25-13, 25-7, 25-20 Cougar victory in the Northwestern District battle.

The decision-making acumen of senior setter Haley Balgavy was also vital.

“Haley is awesome and a true setter. She sees the floor and is the FAUQUIER TIMES STAFF PHOTO/COY FERRELL crossing guard for our side of the Kendall Turner and the Eagles host net,” said Kettle Run coach Rod Handley Thursday.

Crooks. “We all have been working hard to attack better and with more Kettle Run held an 18-10 third-set consistency. She is the captain of lead before Liberty had its best run the ship.” of the night behind a Kendall TurnKettle Run committed few pass- er service that narrowed the gap to ing errors to keep its attack in 21-19 before Crooks called time out. rhythm and service flowed well.

Cougar Tori Chamberlain served the “We work every day on passing final two points, with middle hitter as I’m sure many teams do. We had Tessa Falsone accounting for match a great passing night against Liber- point when she smashed an overpass ty and hope to keep getting better,” to the floor.

Crooks continued, pleased with Kettle Run also took the freshthe overall consistency rather than man and junior varsity bouts by 2-0 enduring up-and-down moments counts. during the match.

Both teams were coming off lossLiberty began solidly in the openes two days earlier in their first dising set, tied at 7-7 before a rally point trict matches. Libergave the Cougars an ty lost to Sherando, 8-7 edge. Then came Northwestern District 3-1, while Kettle the crucial juncture, standings as of Sept. 12 Run fell at co-leader as Kettle Run’s Mia James Wood 2-0 James Wood 25-12, Jones registered Millbrook 2-0 25-27, 25-9, 25-19. five consecutive KETTLE RUN 1-1 “Hopefully, we service points for a Sherando 1-1 learned to never 13-7 lead. The score FAUQUIER 0-1 quit, and the set is stood at 14-9 when Handley 0-1 over at 25 and not May toed the service LIBERTY 0-2 earlier.

We had to stripe, and she delivcome from behind ered a seven-point and again consisstring to enlarge the bulge to 21-10. tency is starting to take hold of this Balgavy later notched the final two team little by little,” Crooks said. points of the set.

As for Liberty’s Marek, she said Liberty coach Carrie Marek said the experience should pay dividends. a spate of miscues led to Kettle “The games that we had played Run’s surge. up to that point did not have the “We had several unforced errors that were definitely not normal for same power on [the foes’] offense, so us, and too many missed serves,” speeding up our defense was key,” Marek stated. “Kettle Run did a she said, looking forward to the regreat job with the speed of their hits turn battle. and varying the directions of those Falcons split two matches hits which makes adjusting our deFauquier dropped its Sept. 6 disfense harder.” trict premier at perennial power Marek also said the Eagles were Millbrook by a 25-11, 20-25, 25-20, missing No. 2 middle hitter Abby 24-26, 15-10 count.

Vass which made matchups at the “We played very well. I think we net more difficult. took Millbrook by surprise,” FauThe victors kept the momentum quier coach Jen Linthicum said of in the second set, opening with four the lengthy battle. “Best showing points from Balgavy en route to a against them in years.

16-7 margin. Balgavy then ran off the final nine points of the set.

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Scott, Warren lead Falcons HOME SWEET HOME in Mechanicsville races

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Fauquier junior Cassidy Scott placed fourth out of 165 runners Saturday in the Pole Green Cross Country Classic in Mechanicsville.

She navigated the 5,000-meter course in 18 minutes, 43.3 seconds.

Reese Dalton of Charlottesville’s The Covenant School was the titlist in 17:59.7. Scott’s finish helped lead the Falcons to eighth in the team standings in the 20-school field.

Fauquier finished with 257 points, one behind Brentsville. Lynchburg’s Pacers Homeschool and Deep Run both had 97 points, but Pacers won based on the better finish by its No. 6 runner.

Kiki Wine was the second Fauquier finisher at 29th in 20:53.4, with Mackensie Hodul (61st, 21:42.3), Meme Merchant (97th, 22:46.7), Kayana Frisk (107th, 23:06.4), Nora Waide (136th, 224:03.1) and Josie Strickland (139th, 24:11.8) were among the Falcons’ top seven entries.

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“Impressed some people by far, Lots of [positive] comments after.”

Audrey Hall posted six blocks and three kills, while Stephanie Clark added four blocks and handed out 13 assists. Caroline Towle had another solid all-around night with 16 kills, 16 digs, two assists and two aces. Leah Kelso notched nine kills, with Emma Zewatsky adding seven more. Katie Hardy and Jacqueline Janecek finished with 12 and nine digs, respectively.

The Falcons then went to Brentsville last Thursday and posted a comfortable 25-12, 25-19, 25-15 vicFIELD HOCKEY, from page 17 Fauquier then fell to 2021 state semifinalist Loudoun County, 3-0, last Thursday, but Settle still saw positives in the pressure applied and the defense frustrating the Captains for much of the game.

Eagles lose 3-2

The Liberty Eagles continue to draw nearer to their first win.

The Eagles battled visiting Heritage last Thursday and recorded a blistering start.

Liberty needed only one minute to draw first blood off a penalty corner, coach Megan Neher said, as Katie Kotulla scored thanks to an assist

by Carolyn Maines. Mary Rodman later scored the team’s second goal off a Carleigh Cameron feed.

The two goals did not stand up, as Heritage forced a 2-2 tie after regulation expired and won, 3-2, on a goal late in the first 10-minute sudden-victory overtime period.

“It was a great game of hockey,”

Liberty Eagle Kayla Lopez ran to the 43rd position in 21:18.4. She was the lone Liberty entry in the race.

On the boys side, Fauquier’s boys placed 21st out of 29 squads with 457 points to Liberty’s 25th at 612.

Clover Hill was the easy winner 116190, over Grassfield.

Falcon Nick Warren was the first county boy, taking 53rd in 17:47.7, while Cole Hoffman was the top Liberty entry in 17:58.6 for 61st. Eagle teammate Aidan Neidich took 70th at 18:06.4). Mills Godwin’s Berkley Nance won the 225-member boys race in 15:41.3.

Other Falcons were Josh Burke (84th, 18:17.9), Sam Paccassi (104th, 18:39.5). James Lawrence (118th, 118:51.0), Colin Ashby (105th, 18:51), Joe Frisk (123rd, 18:53.8) and Andrew Mosman (135th, 19:09.9).

Liberty’s top seven also included Joseph Weirsky (166th, 19:34.0), Peter Rummel (186th, 20:10.1), Ayden Demko (202nd, 21:14.1), Josh Shumate (210th, 21:29.3) and Jackson Arnold (218th, 22:38.9).

Hannah Carlson and the Cougars host Millbrook Thursday.

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tory. Marcela Lawhorn handed out a match-high 17 assists, with Towle having 14 kills with Kelso next at nine. Therese Heisler and Hall both had three kills. Towle also finished with five aces.

Neher said, excited by the squad’s recent improvement. “The team as a whole played awesome,” she continued, pointing to increased passing and communication and using the entire width of the field.

“We had more opportunities to score, but they went a little bit wide of the goal. We are going to practice getting our shots more precise and on target,” Neher said.

Kettle Run edges Dominion 1-0

Kettle Run’s Kaitlyn Nakamura scored on a first-quarter penalty stroke Sept. 8 against visiting Dominion. The goal held up for a 1-0 non-district win. The officials awarded the stroke because the goalkeeper was lying on the ball, preventing access.

Cougar coach Julie Kuhlberg said the communication continues to improve as the individual players have grown accustomed to their positions.

“Players are finding their spots that work best for them on the field,” she said.

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When a loved one dies, there is grief that needs to be shared. Expressions of sympathy and the offering of yourself to help others following the funeral are welcomed. Your local funeral director can help family and friends locate available resources and grief recovery programs in your area. If you would like to learn more about the services MOSER FUNERAL HOME offers, please call (540) 3473431. We invite you to tour our facility at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. Ask us about our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY, just outside of Warrenton.

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Jay Heroux expected to fill Warrenton Town Council seat

By Colleen LaMay

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

The Warrenton Town Council at its evening meeting, after press time on Tuesday, Sept. 13, was expected to appoint Jay Heroux as the newest member of the council. A longtime resident with an equally long history of community engagement, he would represent Ward 5 until a special election is held next year.

“I am humbled and honored,” said Heroux, 58, who said that very much wanted the job. “We owe this town a lot,” Heroux told the Fauquier Times after the council’s morning work session Sept. 13. “A lot of good things happen here. It is an opportunity to give something back, and service is very important to me.”

The council seat was vacated by Kevin Carter last week when he was appointed to represent the Center District on the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors. Longtime Center District representative Chris Granger resigned from the county board last month after his spouse, former Warrenton Town Manager Brandie Schaeffer, was hired in July by Amazon Web Services to a high-ranking position in the cloud-computing company’s economic development division.

Mayor Carter Nevill and council members Brett Hamby (Ward 3) and Sean Polster (At-large) said at the council’s work session Tuesday morning they had spent sever-

“I am humbled and honored. We owe this town a lot. A lot of good things happen here. It is an opportunity to give something back, and service is very important to me.”

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al hours speaking with Heroux and were impressed with his knowledge of town business. “He will be a great asset to the community,” Nevill said.

“He will participate with full confidence very quickly.”

A longtime resident of Warrenton’s Ward 5, Heroux moved to Warrenton in 1994. He and his wife, Jill, raised their three sons in Warrenton. They live near Warrenton Middle School.

Data centers

Heroux may be uniquely positioned to help Warrenton decide whether to allow data centers within the town borders. He has the background of a techie; one of his proudest achievements was the chance in 2015 to work with a team starting to smooth out problems with the yearold HealthCare.gov website, where millions of uninsured Americans

were trying to purchase health insurance through marketplaces created by the federal Affordable Care Act. “We brought the website to stability,” he said. “Signing up for health insurance should not be on the national news every night,” he said.

Heroux is a vice president at Definitive Logic, a business consulting firm based in Arlington. He is responsible for developing and executing clients’ digital transformation technology projects. He also has worked for Hewlett Packard and Hewlett Packard Enterprise, multinational technology companies.

“I think the thing I have learned in technology is how to deal with complexity and nuances of everything,” Heroux said. “Tech is a very complex industry, and it moves very fast,” he said. “What’s state of the art today is not 18 months from now.”

He has been following the controversy over Amazon’s purchase of land behind Country Chevrolet with the intention of building a data center there. The town planning commission has yet to vote on the proposal; after that vote, the town council will have the final say.

“I have done a lot of work in data centers,” he said. “The planning commission is going through their steps right now, and I look forward to seeing what their findings are and go from there,” he said. “I will look at both sides and make a decision that is right for Warrenton.”

Comprehensive plan 2040

Heroux also is interested in how the town’s Comprehensive Plan 2040, passed last year after five years of development, will help shape Warrenton’s future. “We are going to have to continue to work through that and make those right decisions for our future,” Heroux said.

Helping all residents succeed

Giving back to the community is especially important to Heroux.

He currently is a member of the PATH Foundation Community Action Committee, a volunteer at the Fauquier Free Clinic, and community deacon at Warrenton Baptist Church. He is a founder of Warrenton Baptist’s Rooted Ministry, which helps people living in area motels.

He is passionate about affordable housing and other initiatives to create prosperity. “How do we create the right conditions for everyone’s prosperity?” he asked. “It brings a lot of stability to lives. I look forward to listening to every and all ideas on that,” he said. “There has to be an answer there.” Attainable housing is a problem nationwide, and Warrenton is no exception, Heroux said.

Heroux has a bachelor’s degree in public administration from Stonehill College in North Easton, Massachusetts.

Reach Colleen LaMay at clamay@fauquier.com

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RFI WC LC to NVR Inc., Lots 109, 110 and 111, Warrenton Chase Phase 2. Stanley Homer Bates to 7250 Remington LLC, two parcels totaling 0.57 $696,000 acre at 7250 Second Street, Remington.

Ollie J. Grimsley III to Wyatt Jankus- $300,000 kas, 1 acre at 8519 Meetze Road SE of Thomas Cheatham Properties LLC to Warrenton. $405,000 Eric Daniel Dawson, 0.6908 acre at B. G. Beck to Matthew Shawn No11546 James Madison Street, Reminglan, 2/3 interest in 31.5450 acres at ton. $407,900 8130 Walnut Branch Lane, Catlett.

Center District $518,866.66 Douglas Ansel Crowe to Lori Gauld, Patricia L. Beavers to Steven Fisher, 136 Mosby Circle, Warrenton.

12.9668 acres at 12038 Bristersburg $445,000 Road, Midland. $612,000 Ross D. S. Fuller to William D. Steven Fisher to Jesse Thomas Burk, Ashwell, 0.9597 acre at 139 Culpeper 12.9668 acres at 12038 Bristersburg Street, Warrenton. $1,450,000 Road, Midland. $900,000 Michael T. Brown as Successor Tr. to Lee District David Bromley, 1 acre at 320 Church Jennifer Rehbein to Eric N. McFarland, Street, Warrenton. $485,000 1.1219 acres at 7018 Covington’s Cor- Nicola S. Bruno Jr. to Joaquin I. ner Road, Bealeton. $429,000 Betance, 759 Cherry Tree Lane, WarWilliam Ray Young Tr. to David Sand- renton. $371,000 ers, 32.8875 acres at 10235 Lee’s Mill Scott District Road nr. Warrenton. $725,000 Steven David Rappe to Steven Roff, Erastus Ruga to Sherwood K. Jones, 3.50 acres at 4190 Jackson Glen Drive, 11144 Eagle Court, Bealeton. $550,000 The Plains. $675,000 Joseph Chilbert to Misas Invest LLC,

Lesia A. Thompson to Main Street

Heritage LLC, 0.8545 acre at 7294 Mill Court, Warrenton. $857,395 Run Drive nr. Warrenton. $250,000 Marshall District FS Development LLC to NVR Inc., Lots 30, 32, 33 and 34 in Broad Run Estates. $1,230,000

Kristin Haecker McGraw to Joseph Maibach, 6237 Mint Springs Drive nr.

Warrenton. $775,000

Heather K. Taylor Tr. to Christopher R. Derrickson, 113.70 acres at 12115 John Marshall Hwy., Markham. $625,350 Jonathan Hardin to Austin David Murray, 6.2945 acres at 4521 Lakeside Court, Marshall. $915,000

Bernard J. E. VanGils to Salvador Paper Street Soap Co. LLC to MaronRodriguez Bernal, 1.6144 acres at 5100 da Homes of Virginia LLC, 2.2130 Brydon Court nr. Warrenton. $467,000 acres on Enon School Road, Marshall.

Sabrina Ann Thompson to Eileen M. $125,000 Patchett, Unit 63 at 6664 Suffield Lane, Aran Capital Partners LLC to ChrisWarrenton. $485,000 topher Langley, 1 acre at 5478 James Barry M. Borst to Elina Sverdlova, 4650 Spring Run Road nr. Warrenton. $950,000 William Quimby to Charles Graves, 4612 Gates Road nr. Warrenton. $855,000 NVR Inc. to Ryan Lamb, 0.5950 acre at 7901 Spotted Saddle Court, New Baltimore/Warrenton. $838,910

Madison Hwy. nr. The Plains. $464,900 Jan H. Pearce Successor Tr. to Ezequiel Silva Garcia, 2.1349 acres on U.S. 17 & Rt. 699 nr. The Plains. $200,000 Renat Renewal LLC to Benjamin Charles Thompson, 4524 Appledale Court, Marshall. $254,600

Gladys D. Jackson to Brian John O’Connell, 2 acres at 11411 John MarNicholas Gilbert Edwin Page to Simon shall Hwy., Markham. $295,000 A. Williams Jr., 1.0183 acres at 5218 Hollywood Producers LLC to Red Hillside Drive nr. Warrenton. $513,000 Hawk Holdings LLC, 5.4216 acres NVR Inc. to Randy Christopher Combs, off Carter’s Run Road nr. Marshall.

0.6889 acre at 7890 Spotted Saddle $137,750

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OBITUARIES Reverend Lemuel Adolphus Montgomery

Allen “Sis” Dunnington Ohrstrom

Reverend Lemuel Adolphus Montgomery passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022. He was 81 years old. We’ve lost a powerful, fun-loving spirit who was dedicated to the Lord, family, and community.

Reverend Montgomery was born on September 15, 1940, in Winston-Salem, NC. As a child he enjoyed music and play writing for his siblings, Chico, Clara, Shasha, and Jimmy. His passion for learning led him to attend Winston Salem State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Education. Ever the scholar, he received a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Virginia.

Reverend Montgomery met his wife, Joan Armstrong Montgomery, in 1960 at Winston Salem State. They were college sweethearts and married on June 22, 1963. Shortly thereafter, they moved from Winston Salem to Warrenton, Virginia. Reverend Montgomery quickly became an active member in his community as an educator, choir director, musician, and friend. Both Reverend Montgomery and Joan found their church home at Mt Zion Baptist Church, where they were dedicated to the music ministry. In their new hometown of Warrenton, Reverend Montgomery and Joan raised their only daughter, Phaedra Montgomery Paraison.

Reverend Montgomery was a passionate educator and school administrator. As leaders in the Fauquier community, both Reverend Montgomery and Joan paved the way as Black educators during public school integration. Reverend Montgomery legally challenged the unequal compensation of Black teachers by the school board and won.

Reverend Montgomery taught physical education and 6th grade education. He moved on to become Vice Principal of C.M. Bradley Elementary School where he taught and served for over 20 years.

After 33 years of marriage and the passing of his first wife, Joan Montgomery, in 1996, Reverend Montgomery remarried to Madelyn Jenkins Montgomery in 2005. Together, they led Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in fellowship and teaching of the Lord’s Word. Reverend Montgomery faithfully performed his duties as head pastor of Mt. Moriah Church from 2006 up until his recent passing.

In addition to his dedication to the church and teaching of the word, Reverend Montgomery continued his passion for the arts and was lead play writ for the Afro-American History Association. He produced several plays and musicals as a fundraiser for this organization that was near and dear to his heart.

Even as a head pastor, Reverend Montgomery continued his role in education as an adjunct professor at Longwood University. He was also a prominent member of the Catoctin Association, the central Atlantic conference of pastors who are called to work towards God’s mission here on earth. Reverend Montgomery also maintained an active role as music director at Mt. Zion Baptist Church and reaffirmed this dedication until his passing.

Reverend Montgomery is survived by his daughter, Phaedra Montgomery Paraison (Herman); two step-daughters: Tammy and Tensi Jenkins; two step-sons: William and Gregory Jenkins; grandchildren: (Alex and Lauren Paraison); siblings: Reverend Clara Montgomery Goode [Edward], Shasha Coleman, and Reverend Jimmy Lewis Montgomery [Lacheryl]).

He was preceded in death by his parents: John James and Annie Belle Lee Montgomery; brother, Chico Montgomery; his first wife, Joan Armstrong Montgomery and second wife, Madelyn Jenkins Montgomery.

His impact on the community through education and church leadership will last for generations.

The memorial service will be Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 11:00 am, at Faith Christian Church and International Outreach Center, 6472 Duhollow Road, Warrenton, VA, 20187.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to the following organizations: Afro-American History Society in Plains, Virginia, NAACP, American Cancer Society and Feed the Children.

Allen “Sis” Dunnington Ohrstrom of The Plains, Virginia, died peacefully at home on August 7, 2022. She was born November 1, 1929, in New York, NY, the daughter of the late Walter Grey Dunnington, Sr., and Allen Gray Dunnington. Although born in New York, she was first and foremost a Virginian, with a deep abiding love for her ancestral home, Montebello, in Orange, Virginia.

Sis was a graduate of Chatham Hall in Chatham, VA, and Barnard College in New York where she earned a BA in Fine Arts. After college she moved to Washington, DC, where she met and married Robert Morton Rosse.

They lived in the Philippines from 1954 to 1958, and in England from late 1958 to 1966.

In 1967, Sis moved with her three children to Washington, DC. The following year, she launched Architectural Art, an art gallery in Georgetown with the vision of bringing artists and sculptors together with builders and architects to make art “the soul of a building.” In subsequent years, she worked for Sotheby Parke Bernet International Realty and for Ronald Reagan’s reelection campaign.

In 1985, Sis married Ricard R. Ohrstrom and moved to The Plains, Virginia. They had known each for years through Ric’s sister Maggie, a close friend from Chatham Hall. They were kindred spirits with a shared loved of foxhunting, steeplechasing, politics, and an insatiable wanderlust. Before Ric’s death in 1995, Ric and Sis travelled the world together; their annual travel itineraries were legendary.

Sis was a gifted artist in her own right who leaves behind an extensive collection of sketches and paintings from her years living abroad, her travels with Ric, and scenes from daily life. While living in London, she made several winning entries in the well-known Chelsea Art Show. She was a particularly accomplished watercolorist and some of her fondest, most relaxed times were spent taking watercolor classes in Sun Valley, Idaho, where she and Ric enjoyed summers together.

She was a spirited, vibrant, determined and generous soul whose motto “carpe diem” represented her zest for living and an always optimistic view of life. Her groaning bookshelves attest to her wideranging interests from art, architecture and antiques, to interior design, equestrian sports, holistic medicine, spirituality, mysticism, politics, Virginia history, land conservation and more.

Her pride and joy were her children and grandchildren, whose needs she always put first.

She is survived by her son Colin Rosse and wife, Andrea, of the The Plains; her son Gray Rosse and wife, Caroline, of Charlottesville; her daughter Lesley Rosse Foster and husband, Dennis, of Charlottesville; her grandchildren: Robert Rosse and wife, Lauren; Emma Rosse and partner, Harry Snyder; India Rosse; DeLacy Rosse and fiancée, Matthew Evans; Elle Rosse; Jansen Foster and husband, Tofique Sikder; and Meg Foster; as wells as one great grandchild, Robert Benjamin Rosse, who poignantly celebrated his first birthday on the day of Sis’s passing.

Sis was buried in a private graveside service at Montebello in the family cemetery on August 22, where she was laid alongside her brother, Walter G. Dunnington, Jr., and the generations of family who preceded them. A memorial service will be held on September 22, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Orange, Virginia, at 11am, followed by a reception at Montebello.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Boys & Girls Club of Orange at PO Box 707, Charlottesville, VA 22902, or the Piedmont Environmental Council at 410 Water St E, Charlottesville, VA 22902.

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Jane Alice Maxfield Jane Alice Maxfield, age 77, a resident of Warrenton passed away on September 4, 2022 at Lake Manassas Health and Rehab in Gainesville, VA. All her life Jane involved herself in music.

She touched many lives sharing God’s love through singing in church choirs and her commitment to her beautiful card ministry at Bethel UMC. Predeceased by her husband, David H. Maxfield.

Survived by her four children, Phyllis Cordova and her husband, Bill of Warrenton, VA, Phillip Maxfield and his wife, Lynette of Shreveport, LA, Pamela Clarkson of Ft. Wayne, IN and Peter Maxfield and his wife, Henny of Lititz, PA; a brother, James Kistler of Grundy, VA; ten grandchildren, Shane, Ashley, Cameron, Kari, Tyler, Hannah, Haley, Deyanna, Jon and Nick; two great-grandchildren, Emma and Addie.

A Celebration of Life is planned at Bethel United Methodist Church, Warrenton, VA on Friday, September 16 at 7:00 PM. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Bethel United Methodist Church’s Mission Fund.

Online condolences can be made at:moserfuneralhome.com

Jean H. Lowe Jean H. Lowe died peacefully at her home in Warrenton, VA, on August 24, 2022, at the age of 81. She was a devoted family member, a caring friend, and a community contributor who made a difference in this world.

Jean was born in Highland Park, Illinois, on January 1, 1941, reportedly the first baby in the nation born that year. After graduating from the University of California at Berkeley with a degree in anthropology in 1962, she was employed as a social worker and in related areas while moving several times in support of her husband’s academic career. After settling with her family in Fairfax County, Virginia, in 1974, she began working in adult education in Fairfax County Public Schools. She served there as coordinator of Adult Basic Education until 1986, when she left to become assistant director of the GED Testing Service of the American Council of Education, where she later served as director in the 1990’s.

During her years in Fairfax County, Jean was heavily involved in civic activities. At different times, she served as president of the local chapters of both the American Civil Liberties Union and the Mental Health Association, her interest in the latter group motivated by her own lifelong battle with depression. She also served as president of the Virginia Association for Adult and Continuing Education. During this period, she earned her master’s degree in Social Foundations of Education from the University of Virginia.

Later, in her retirement years in Fauquier County, Jean served as board president of the Fauquier Community Food Bank and Thrift Store, where she also volunteered, as chairperson of the Partnership for Community Resources, and as a board member of the local Mental Health Association, the Fauquier Community Coalition, VOLTRAN, and the local NAACP which recently honored her with its Distinguished Citizen Service Award. She also co-authored the 2020 Fauquier County poverty report.

Jean was a bright and wonderful woman whose life was spent making the world a better place. Beyond her impressive resume’, the impact of her life had as much to do with what she did outside of public view. In addition to her biological daughter, she adopted three children and served as a foster parent for a number of others including a middle schooler when she was in her mid-sixties. Earlier in her career, when she worked in the Fairfax County jail, she housed several young men in her home because they had nowhere to go after their release from incarceration. At different times in her late 70’s, she housed four food bank recipients in her spare bedroom for periods of few months to more than a year. She voluntarily tutored undereducated adults in basic literacy skills and often called legislators and others in authority to request their assistance for those she considered disadvantaged. She absolutely walked the talk.

Jean was predeceased by her parents, Jean Bullard Holmes and John Russell Holmes. Her marriage to Pardee Lowe, Jr., ended in divorce. She is survived by her four children: Alice Weaver, Andrew Lowe, Edward Lowe, and Carol Brooke; her grandchildren – Jonathan Weaver (and wife Stephanie Weaver), Steven Lowe, Margaret Lowe, Amanda Lowe, Thomas Lowe, Nathaniel Trotter, Benjamin Brooke, and Samantha Lowe; her great grandson, Wyatt Weaver; and her siblings – John R. Holmes, Jr., Judith Wiles and Ann Smith.

The family requests that any donations be made to the Fauquier County NAACP or to other organizations that further her work toward a better world for all.

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OBITUARIES Carroll Edward Gregg Carroll Edward Gregg, Sr. 87 of Marshall, VA passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on September 10, 2022.

He was born on June 23, 1935 in The Plains, VA. He was the oldest child of the late Carroll and Mary Edwards Gregg.

Mr. Gregg had a varied working career, beginning as owner/operator of a Sinclair Gas Station in Warrenton where he was also a master mechanic. He then transitioned to construction and worked for 17 years with Wills & Van Metre as a project superintendent. 1976, he began his own construction companies to include Colonial Drywall and Builders, Colonial Plumbing and Gregg Construction where he designed, built and remodeled many homes in Fauquier and other surrounding counties. He made a final transition in the 90s and worked as a farm manager at Chestnut Oak Farm and Valhalla Farm in Hume, Va and Vernon Mills Farm in Marshall, Va. He took such pride in his work.

He also served for nine years with the Virginia National Guard.

Mr. Gregg was an avid trout fisherman. He enjoyed many family vacations to Montana, Wyoming and Idaho fishing the Galitan, Yellowstone and Madison rivers. He was the hardest working man and loved his family beyond belief. He never met a stranger and if you were lucky enough to know him, you always had a friend!!

Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Doris J. Gregg; his children, Carroll E. “Tootie” Gregg, Jr., James A. “Jimbo” (Dana) Gregg, Sr., Robin (Larry) Wilds and Timothy W. “Gimpy” (Terri) Gregg; a sister, Joan (Jimmy) Edwards and a brother Richard (Nancy) Gregg; twelve grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister Eleanor T. Campbell, and two brothers Thomas B. Gregg and Harland H. Gregg.

The family will receive friends on Friday, Sept. 16 from 7-9 PM at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton where funeral services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 11:00 AM. Interment will be at Orlean Cemetery. A reception will follow the burial at the Orlean Fire House.

Anna L Johnson Anna L Johnson, 88, went peacefully home to be with her Lord on September 2, 2022.

She is survived by her three children Chris Johnson (Kim) of Nokesville, Caren Johnson (Brian) of Northern Neck, and Craig Johnson (Wendy) of Warrenton; five grandchildren, Amanda Brown (Daniel) of Reston, Bethany Seal (Bradley) of Orange, Casey Johnson (Tara) of Catlett, Candice Rakauskas (Brian) of Murrells Inlet, SC, and Clint Johnson of Bealton; seven great-grandchildren, Jesse Brown, Aaron Locke, Delaney and Marshall Seal, Violet Johnson, and Kennedy and Lincoln Rakauskas; two sisters, Lois (Pip) Cole, and JoAnn Johnson of Akron, Ohio, one brother Eddie Lough of Akron, Ohio, and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband Charles (Chris) Johnson, her parents James and Letha Lough, a sister Mary Louise (Lou) Reed, brother Harold (Bud) Lough.

Ann was born on March 29, 1934 in Camden on the Gully, West Virginia. Upon graduating high school, Ann became a stewardess for Alleghany Airlines and then took a job in DC as a secretary for the United States Army Corps of Engineers, where she met her husband. While raising her family, she also worked as a sales consultant before starting a construction company, C.C. Johnson Company, with her husband and son, Chris. Upon her husband’s passing, she took over the role of president of the company. Ann and her son, Chris, grew the company.

Specializing in land clearing, their work included residential, commercial, highway and airport projects.

Family meant everything to Ann. She was very talented and creative, often decorating beautiful birthday cakes and making complicated costumes for her grandchildren. She loved to host parties at her home and especially loved having all her family together for specials occasions.

Ann spent the last three years of her life at Poet’s Walk, Assisted Living, dedicated memory care in Warrenton VA. The family thanks the staff and Heartland Hospice for their dedication, care, and love for our Mom. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Heartland Hospice (Warrenton VA) Visitation was on September 12, 2022 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center St. Manassas, VA 20110, (703) 257-6028.

The funeral service was September 13, 2022, from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (ET) at Triumph Baptist Church, 4267 Sigler Road, Vint Hill Farms, VA 20187.

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OBITUARIES Evelyn Lydia Poland Spindle

John Urban Perry

Evelyn Lydia Poland Spindle, 92 passed away on September 8, 2022 at Commonwealth Senior Living in Kilmarnock, Virginia where she had been a resident since March of this year.

Lydia was born on March 7, 1930 in Loudoun County, Virginia.

She married the love of her life, Robert Lewis Spindle on June 23, 1949 at Pleasant Valley Methodist Parsonage in Chantilly, Virginia.

They shared over 71 years together until Bob’s passing on January 29, 2021.

Lydia was also preceded in death by her Son Robert Bruce Spindle in April of this year.

She leaves behind a daughter, Claudia Milligan and her husband Roger of Dillwyn, VA and her grandsons James Mason of Richmond, VA and Todd Spindle of Columbia, VA. A graveside service will be handled by Currie’s Funeral Home of Kilmarnock, VA and held on Friday, September 16 at 1:00 at Fairfields United Methodist Church Cemetery. It’s located on the corner of Folly Road Rte 646 and Hull Neck Road Rte 640 in Burgess, VA. Cards can be sent to Spindle Family, 670 Lancelot Dr, Reedville, VA 22539 In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Friends of the Northumberland County Animal Shelter at address: FNCAS, In Memory of Lydia Spindle, P.O. Box 603, Burgess, VA 22432

John Urban Perry, age 94, a former resident of Warrenton, Virginia passed away on September 8, 2022 in Pomona, CA and had moved to be with his daughter. A member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Warrenton, Virginia.

John was born in Providence, RI where he lived and worked until his retirement when he relocated to Virginia. John was the youngest of ten children born to John and Catherine Perry.

John was predeceased by his wife in 2021.

Beverly Ann Perry and a grandson, Adam Perry.

Survived by his two sons, John Andrew Perry of Rhode Island and James Michael Perry of Haymarket, VA; his daughter, Michelle Marie Sohns of Chino Hills, CA; a sister, Irene Gelardi; Grandchildren, Christopher Perry, San Antonio, TX, Alyssa Perry, Cranston, RI, Kirsten Hapsas, Corona, CA, Charissa West of Gainesville, VA and Robert Perry of Haymarket, VA; thirteen great-grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass will be on Monday, September 19, 2022 at 11:00am at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 271 Winchester St. Warrenton, VA. A burial will follow at Little Georgetown Cemetery, Broad Run, VA. Arrangements by Moser Funeral Home 233 Broadview Ave. Warrenton, VA. Online condolences can be made at: moserfuneralhome.com

Ronald Jack Meadows

Dorothy Ryder Sisson, 105, from Sumerduck, VA peacefully entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday September 5, 2022. Dorothy was a faithful Christian who loved the Lord, her family, church, and community. Her passions included sewing, Scrabble, puzzles, and senior luncheons.

Dorothy is survived by her two children, Evelyn (Lynn) Moffitt and William Clayton Sisson Jr., two grandchildren, Julie Bagshaw and her husband David and Rebecca Wilson and husband Rico, and 6 great grandchildren: Brayden, Brooke, and Bradley Bagshaw and Adriana, Zachary, and Nathaniel Wilson, a sister Margaret Pence, and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Sisson, her son-in-law Don Moffitt, her grandson Brian Moffitt and two sisters Eleanor Elliott and Jeanne Whitesell.

The family received friends on Thursday September 8th from 6pm to 8pm at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave, Warrenton, VA 20186.

The funeral took place on Friday September 9th at 11am at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 12714 Elk Run Road, Midland, VA 22728.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to her beloved Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.

Ronald Jack Meadows, 85 of Warrenton, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on September 5, 2022. He was born and raised in Erlanger, Kentucky by Garnet and Jack Meadows.

In high school, he excelled in basketball, football, and track. After high school, he worked his way through college and earned a degree in business from the University of Kentucky in 1962. After college, he joined the Naval Officer’s Candidate School in Pensacola, Florida.

He received his commission in the U.S. Navy and was transferred to Washington, D.C. He worked there for four years, serving in the intelligence agency of the Navy. After his naval career, he attended stockbroker’s school in New York and worked in that field in Washington, D.C. For forty years.

Ron had two children whom he loved dearly.

His son, Chris Meadows lives in Atlanta, Georgia. His daughter, Cindy Meadows, lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is also survived by his brother, Buck and sister, Judy.

In 2004, Ron married Joy Meadows and they shared many happy times together during their retirement years.

Ron was an avid golfer and enjoyed being a member of Westwood Country Club for many years and later Fauquier Springs Country Club.

After his retirement, Ron enjoyed substitute teaching at Wakefield School and Highland School in the Warrenton area. He also enjoyed teaching golf to middle school boys at Wakefield School.

Ron had a gentle spirit, and he loved the Lord. He was a wonderful husband, father, and friend. Ron will be greatly missed, but we look forward to seeing him again in our heavenly home. Heaven has gained another beautiful soul.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 17 at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, VA at 2:00 PM with Rev. Doug Harris officiating. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service.

A reception will follow at the Meadows home. Inurnment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC, 28607, www. samaritanspurse.org.

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Richard W. Stoutamyer Richard W. Stoutamyer, age 63, passed away from a long illness on September 3, 2022.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Kimberly Stoutamyer, a daughter, Kelsie Stoutamyer, a sister, Chris Ann Stoutamyer, and his parents, Raymond and Louise Stoutamyer.

Rick lived life to the fullest and loved learning new things. This resulted in a variety of careers, including 5 years in the automotive electronics and nuclear power industries, 14 years working as a defense contractor for the National Department of Defense Intelligence Communities, 12 years as a successful retail business owner and proprietor in the antiquarian and rare book trade, and 4 years in library and museum management.

Rick loved spending time with his family, meeting new people, reading good books, traveling to different places, listening to music, and attending equestrian sporting events.

A celebration of Rick’s life was held in the chapel of First United Methodist Church in Myrtle Beach on Sunday September 11, 2022 at 2:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rick’s memory to the Lewy Body Dementia Association at lbda.org

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Auxiliary #4552 meetings: When: 7pm 1st & 3rd Mondays (Thursdays in June) Where: Warrenton Police Department (training room) 333 Carriage House Lane Warrenton, VA 20186 AND...

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

TOWN OF WARRENTON NOTICE OF TOWN COUNCIL RETREAT Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Warrenton will hold its annual Council Retreat on Saturday, September 24, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The retreat will be held at the Warrenton Police Department Community Room.

The purpose of the retreat is to set goals and priorities. There will be no formal action taken at the meeting.

Please feel free to contact the Town Clerk should you have any questions/ concerns at 540-347-1101.

The Town of Warrenton desires to make its programs, services, facilities, and activities accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need accommodations or auxiliary services, please contact the Town as far in advance as possible.”

Run dates: September 15, 2022, and September 22, 2022.

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TOWN OF WARRENTON ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ018719-01-00 FAUQUIER COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re MUNGUIA LOPEZ, DEYSI ARELY The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY OF THE MINOR CHILD It is ORDERED that the defendant Salvador Munguia Martinez appear at the above-name Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/04/2022 8:30 AM Ashley B. Settle, Clerk

Legal Notices ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ017162-02-00 & JJ017163-0200 FAUQUIER COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re MULVANEY, MAKAYLA MARIE and CHRISTOPHER MULVANEY The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY OF STAR AND MAKAYLA MARIE MULVANEY, It is ORDERED that the defendant CHRISTOPHER MULVANEY appear at the above-name Court and protect his or her interests on or before 10/25/2022 8:30 AM C. Bawkey, Deputy Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the Town of Warrenton will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 7:00 PM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 21 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia, on the following item(s): Zoning Map Amendment (ZMA) 2021-01/Special Use Permit (SUP) 2021-01 Harris Teeter Fuel Station – the applicant, Harris Teeter, and owner, North Rock LLC, seek to amend the North Rock Planned Unit Development zoning district (ZMA 1998-02) and obtain a SUP to allow an eight (8) pump fuel station. Under the existing PUD, the site must be developed per the Master Development Plan, which does not include a fuel station. ZMA 1998-02 ties all permitted/permissible uses to those listed under the 1991 Zoning Ordinance PUD District, which allows fuel stations with a SUP. The subject parcel (GPIN 6984-38-9605) is located at 530 Fletcher Drive, zoned PUD, and is approximately 11.68 acres.

Special Use Permit (SUP) 2022-04 Oak View Bank Drive-Thru – the applicant, DHR Engineers PLC, and owner, Oak View National Bank, are requesting, per Article 3-4.10.3 Permissible Uses by Special Use Permit, to allow for a two-lane drive-thru for a by-right bank. The property is zoned Commercial, and the Comprehensive Plan identified the property as Health and Wellness Mixed-Use on the Future Land Use Map. The subject parcel (GPIN 6984-04-7890-000) is a vacant parcel located on the corner of Waterloo Street and Garrett Street and is approximately +/- 1.2378 acres.

People having an interest in the above are invited to attend the hearing and state their opinion regarding the issue. The public may also choose to submit written comments through the Town’s website or by emailing citizencomment@ warrentonva.gov during the public comment period which will end at noon the day of the public hearing. Information is available for viewing on the Town website www.warrentonva.gov. If there are any questions, please call 540-347-1101 or visit Town Hall located at 21 Main Street, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Town of Warrenton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to its programs and activities. Town Hall meeting facilities are fully accessible. Any special accommodations can be made upon request 48 hours prior to the meeting.

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Heritage Hunt Community Yard Sale, Saturday-Sunday, October 1-2, 8am-2pm. Gainesville - Heathcote Blvd to Heritage Hunt Drive.

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RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY! BLUE DEVILS YARD SALE AND SMALL BUSINESS EXPO SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 8AM UNTIL 2PM Set up starts at 7am. Rain Date TBD. No Selling of Alcohol, Tobacco or Firearms $30 for 2 Parking Spots Mail or Deliver Payment to: Culpeper County High School 14240 Achievement Drive, Culpeper, VA 22701 In the MEMO Write: CHEER A Receipt will be provided.

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Community Yard Sale, Villages of Piedmont, Haymarket; Market Ridge Blvd & Route 15. Saturday 9/24/22 8a-2p. Yard sale map link: bit.ly/VOPSaleMap

Garage/ Yard Sales

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Warrenton, 20187; Garage Sale DISCOUNTS & GIVE AWAYS 7119 Academy Rd, 9/17 & 18; 9a-3p. HH, tools, & more. Rain/shine

SHED & YARD SALE! 10/1; 9a-4p.

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Fall Bazaar Oct. 1, 2022 VENDORS WANTED! For more information: churchofthemessiahva. org/fall-bazaar 540-786-3100

FALL FESTIVAL CALLING ALL VENDORS Oct. 29; Rain 11/5; 10a-3p

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CRAFTERS & VENDORS Outside Show, Front Royal Sat. 9/24 - 9a-3p

$25 per large space and a donation of what you are selling of a $25 value. This item will be used as a fundraiser auction. Rain or shine.

FOR CATS´ SAKE forthecatssake@gmail.com Garage/Yard Sales Free Snowcones & Cotton Candy!!

BIG Yard & Bake Sale

Sept. 24; 8a-3p Morrisville United Methodist Church 4432 Morrisville Road, Bealeton, 22712 Across from M & P Pizza Bikes, scooters, jewelry, too much to list!!

Proceeds to Youth & Scholarship Funds

HARVEST FESTIVAL & YARD SALE 10/1 - 8a-3p Sonshine Bible Church

2161 Colvin Road, Amissville, VA 20106 Breakfast (8am) - Biscuits & Gravy Lunch: 10:30am - Catfish Basket & Chili Hotdogs & BBQ Live Bluegrass Music, Hayrides, free pumpkins for kids.

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GAINESVILLE 8074 Crescent Park Drive | 703.753.7910

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Hillsboro | $499,900 Midland | $425,000 Hillsboro | $3,597,000 LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! NO HOA and 3.5 OPEN HOUSE SAT SEPT 17th 12-2 Scenic vistas abound on this established, 80-acre acres. Located in the heart of wine country and just This house is ADORABLE! You can feel the love the winery estate located in affluent Loudoun County minutes from Hillsboro, Purcellville, Leesburg, and minute you walk in to this home with 4 Sizeable Virginia. Pour yourself a glass of award-winning Harper's Ferry Adventure Center....This adorable Bedrooms and 2 full Baths and NO HOA! Don't miss the wine, grown and blended, literally in your own bungalow with an in-ground swimming pool, detached chance to be in the best Fauquier Co School district, backyard as you overlook four stocked ponds, 30 Kettle Run HS, Auburn Middle & HM Pearson Elem! Easy 2 car garage and 2 stall barn can be yours. This all brick acres of rolling vines and dynamic views of the home with hardwood flooring throughout main and access to all commuter routes. Tons of parking out front Blue Ridge Mountains. upper levels is just waiting for your special touches. and an area for turning around.

Call Heather Dibble | 703.628.2200 Call Alex Wood | 540.222.7700 Call Alex Wood | 540.222.7700

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Amissville | $599,000 Amissville | $599,000 New home with exceptional workmanship! 4 Bd Colonial on a 2 New Constructions have started on these 4 Bd 3.5Ba Full Basement w/ Style & Craftmanship you will only find w/ a with a Full Basement. Entering the Main Level through the Foyer to an Open Concept Kitchen, Dining, Family Custom Builder. Enjoy a Large Great Room, Eat In Kitchen, & Room, and a private Office to work from home. Double Dining Room on Main level. The Covered Front Porch offers the perfect place for morning Coffee or the Rear deck for the Car Garage entrance through a Welcome center adjacent to the Mud Room for easy play and organization! This private hideaway. Upgrades throughout! All tucked away on 2 home has it all! Completion due December. acres. Completion due October.

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FOR SALE Luray | $289,000 Custom built colonial on corner of Antioch and Fairview Road. 1 car garage. front porch, 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. living room, dining room and kitchen.

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Culpeper | $415,000 OPEN HOUSE SUN SEPT 18th 2-4 Stylish Rambler with Open Layout searching for its new family! Enjoy the conveniency of a country rural setting close to Town in the White Shop area. Perfectly situated on over 4 acres offering an open space yard surround by the bordering trees.

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FOR SALE Broad Run | $469,000 Lovely cape cod originally built in 1904 as a 2 room schoolhouse. This adorable home is located on the DC side of Warrenton with no HOA and ready to move in. Home has been painted and ready for new owners. Large yard with sun porch. Stone walls in basement give character to this great home. Call today for a showing.

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Warrenton | $849,000 Lovely cape cod originally built in 1904 as a 2 room schoolhouse. This adorable home is located on the DC side of Warrenton with no HOA and ready to move in. Home has been painted and ready for new owners. Large yard with sun porch. Stone walls in basement give character to this great home.

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Strasburg | $598,000 5 beds/3 baths on 3.1 acres 30x60 Pole Barn with Electric Apt above HEATED 4 car Detached Garage Amazing Mountain Views!

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FOR SALE Bealeton | $550,000 Motivated Sellers! Meticulously maintained home sitting on 5 acres with numerous upgrades. Brick front offers hardwood floors, first floor primary bedroom. Whole house dehumidifier..

Easy commute to Warrenton, Culpeper and Fredericksburg.

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FOR SALE Remington | $499,000 16 acres of land zoned R1. Possibility of 12 lots.

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Property consists of 2 tax maps.

Existing house needs to be torn down.

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JUST LISTED Culpeper | $825,000 SIMPLY STUNNING, START WITH ME! The living is easy in this impressive, generously proportioned custom-built cape home built by Graystone Homes. Enjoy time on the large deck or screened-in deck overlooking the canopy of trees! This home and outdoor space are large enough for the biggest celebration or family gathering! The floor plan encompasses a main level primary bedroom with an attached ensuite, an additional main level bedroom, and a full bathroom as well as a formal dining room, and a two-story family room off the spacious kitchen. The kitchen has a large bar area plus table space for meals to be shared with guests, family, and friends! Enjoy cooking on the gas cooktop or baking in the double oven! The deck and screened-in decking area are right off the kitchen for easy access to grab what you need for outdoor cooking.

Upstairs you will find two additional bedrooms that have their own private bathrooms attached. The main level bedroom could also be used as a home office. In the basement, you will find a fifth bedroom with fullsize windows, a recreation room, a kitchenette with a full-size refrigerator, a wine cooler, an ice machine, and a sink. There is also a home gym and two sizeable storage areas! Welcome Home! Roof is brand new, driveway just expanded and paved! Detached 3-car garage is 32x42. Attached 3-car garage is 24x38. There is a half bath in the detached garage. The septic is a 5 bedroom septic.

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