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Two teenagers severely injured in Sept. 21 traffic crash Trumbo: Intersection needs safety improvements By Coy Ferrell

Times Staff Writer

Two teenagers suffered “life threatening” injuries in a traffic crash Tuesday, Sept. 21, at the intersection of U.S. 17 and Old Tavern Road about 3 miles south of Marshall. Another person sustained “minor” injuries, according to the Virginia State Police. The two severely injured teenagers include 17-year-old Josue Salamanca, who was driving a 1995 Saturn sedan, and a 16-year-old girl who was a passenger in the same car. After stopping at the stop sign on Old Tavern Road, the sedan attempted to make a left onto U.S. 17 south, according to the state police. A northbound 2004 Volkswagen station wagon on U.S. 17 then collid-

ed with the Saturn, hitting the car’s driver’s side. One of the teenagers was trapped in the vehicle and had to be extricated, according to a synopsis of the incident provided by the Fauquier County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management. The other teenager had been removed from the car by bystanders before paramedics arrived. Both teenagers were transported to the trauma center at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. The driver of the Volkswagen, a 40-year-old man from Front Royal, sustained “minor” injuries and was transported to Haymarket Medical Center for treatment, according to the state police. See INJURY, page 4

Josue Salamanca and another Fauquier High School student were both seriously injured in a traffic crash Sept. 21.

‘We are down 25 to 30 drivers a day’ School board considers raises, bonuses for school bus drivers, aides and custodians

Cristina Madsen has been driving a school bus in Fauquier for two years.

By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

At Monday night’s school board work session, Executive Director of Administration and Planning David Graham told school board members that the transportation department is down “25 to 30 bus drivers every day.” He described the double runs that have to be accomplished in order to pick up and drop off the county’s children. “Kids are getting to school late; they are getting home late.” And, he added, “sometimes they’re sitting three to a seat.” He added, “I listen to the radio every morning and every afternoon. I can hear the stress in their [the drivers’] voices.” Graham said that some drivers pick up extra shifts every day to try to make up the difference, but it’s a losing proposition. He used the stark reality check to introduce a plan devised by the

Culpeper woman receives 2-year sentence for assaulting police officer Judge: Defendant must pay restitution to officer for medical bills By Liam Bowman

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school division’s human resources department to attract and retain new drivers. Wages for custodians, bus drivers and bus aides have fallen behind those in some other nearby school divisions, according to an HR department study. The study compared pay scales in Albemarle, Culpeper, Frederick, Loudoun, Prince William, Spotsylvania, Stafford and Warren counties.

A Culpeper woman was sentenced Sept. 27 to at least two years in prison for assaulting two law enforcement officers last year. While resisting arrest on April 19, 2020, Cherie Cotton, 35, assaulted a Warrenton police Cherie Cotton, officer, leaving the officer 35, of Culpeper with a broken wrist and a severe head injury, according to court documents. She also bit a Fauquier sheriff’s deputy. Cotton was ordered to pay restitution toward medical expenses for one of the officers.

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COVID-19 snapshot - Tuesday, Sept. 29 Vaccines

Virginia: 67.6% of the population have received at least one dose; 60.2% are fully vaccinated. Fauquier: 61.7% of the county’s residents have received at least one dose; 55.5% are fully vaccinated. Perspective: For Virginians older than 12 (which represents everyone in the state who is eligible to be vaccinated), 74.6% have received one dose; 66.4% are fully vaccinated. In Fauquier, 72.3% of the over12 population has received one dose; 65% are fully vaccinated.

New cases of coronavirus

Virginia: 2,641 Tuesday; 860,493 to date Fauquier: 17 Tuesday; 6,379 cases to date Perspective: The seven-day average of new cases in the state is 3,003.

Seven-day positivity average (total PCR tests vs. positive tests) Virginia: 9.1% Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District: 8.7% Perspective: The positivity average has been decreasing since Sept. 9

In the school division

Positive cases since school opened on Aug. 11: 331; 236 in children, 95 in staff Quarantined: 235 students, 7 staff (as of Sept. 23) Perspective: There are currently 46 active cases of COVID-19, 33 students and 13 staffers. People stay on the active list for 10 days after first reporting an infection. Superintendent of Schools David Jeck said Aug. 31 that the overwhelming majority of students (95%) who have quarantined have tested negative for COVID-19.

Hospitalizations

Virginia: 88 on Tuesday; 36,450 total Fauquier: 263 total; 25 in August, 36 so far in September Perspective: Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association data for Sept. 28 states that 2,111 Virginians are hospitalized with COVID-19. The sevenday average number of hospitalizations (2,112) had been rising between July 11 and Sept. 9 but appears to be plateauing. In the health district, six children younger than 10 and six between 10 and 19 years old have been hospitalized. In the state, 481 younger than 10 have been hospitalized; 567 between 10 and 19 years old have been hospitalized.

Deaths

Virginia: 55 Tuesday; 12,657 to date Fauquier: 80 to date Perspective: The seven-day average of COVID-19 deaths in the state is 40. That number has been rising since Sept. 7, when it was 18. In the RRHD, one person between the ages of 10 and 19 has died. In the state, four children younger than 10 years old have died of the virus; seven of those between 10 and 19 have died.

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Local health district offers Pfizer booster COVID-19 vaccines

In accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Food and Drug Administration, the Virginia Department of Health has authorized booster vaccines for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The booster vaccine can be obtained any time after six months from the date of the second Pfizer vaccine. Moderna and Johnson & Johnson are not authorized for booster doses at this time. Only those who have received two shots of Pfizer vaccine and meet the following criteria are eligible: • Those 65 years and older who are residents in long-term care settings, at least 6 months after receiving a Pfizer primary series. • Those aged 50 to 64 years old with underlying medical conditions, at least 6 months after receiving a Pfizer primary series. • Those aged 18 to 49 years old with underlying medical conditions, at least 6 months after receiving a Pfizer primary series, based on individual benefits and risks. • Those aged 18 to 64 years old who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting, at least 6 months after receiving a Pfizer primary series, based on individual benefits and risks. “The COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness may decrease slowly after six months, but people

still have strong protection against severe illness, hospitalization and death” said Dr. Colin Greene, acting director of RRHD. “The CDC recommends that the booster dose be given six months or more after the second shot, but individuals who have not yet received a booster will still be considered fully vaccinated.” RRHD will offer COVID-19 boosters (as well as first and second doses of Pfizer and Moderna) at the Reva Fire Department, Birmingham Road, Culpeper on the following days/times: • Wednesday, Sept. 29; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Monday, Oct. 4; 1 to 4 p.m. • Tuesday, Oct. 5; 1 to 4 p.m. Residents may sign up for appointments at www.rrhd.org. Walk-ins will not be accepted at the event. The clinic will provide Pfizer booster shots in addition to first and second doses of Pfizer and Moderna. A parent or guardian must accompany anyone under 18. COVID-19 vaccines will not be available at the local health department offices while the central site is operational. However, residents may receive flu vaccines at any local health department during immunization clinic hours; call 540-308-6072 for dates and times. Those who make appointments for the booster dose must wear a mask and bring a vaccine card to confirm the date and type of vaccine received in the second dose of the vaccine.

Amazon has purchased 42 acres in Warrenton for $39.7 million With special permit approval, data center could be built on the land By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

According to land transfers filed with Fauquier County last week, Amazon Web Services, Inc. has purchased 41.8 acres of land at Blackwell Road and U.S. 17 and Lee Highway in Warrenton. Although no application has been submitted to the town for a data center, Amazon has expressed interest in building one in Warrenton. The land, located behind Country Chevrolet, is zoned industrial and has been named one of only two tracts of land in Warrenton that could host a data center. The Warrenton Town Council on Aug. 10 passed a text amendment allowing data centers –with a special exception permit – in industrial areas. John Foote, an attorney representing Amazon Web Services, appeared before the Warrenton Planning Commission May 25 to say ““I have the authorization to put in an application” as soon as the town makes a decision on whether to allow data centers. See AMAZON, page 12

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In last week’s Fauquier Times story, “Despite ‘extraordinary efforts’ to clean up local waterways, streams remain polluted,” there were a couple of errors. The number of miles of streams in Fauquier was misstated. There are 1,700 miles of streams in Fauquier. The name of one stream was misstated. Implementation plans were put in place in the mid2000s to clean up three sets of Fauquier streams and their tributaries: One was for Carter, Thumb, Great and Deep runs. Another was for Marsh, Brown and Craig runs. A third covered Goose Creek and Little River.

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25th annual Fauquier Fall Farm Tour set for Oct. 9 By Liam Bowman

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Hayrides, corn mazes, pumpkin patches and plenty of hot apple cider are just a few of the fall staples that people can expect at the upcoming Fauquier Fall Farm Tour. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9, a selection of eight farms, wineries and breweries will open their doors to the public for tours, tastings and a variety of activities for children and adults. Stops on the farm tour will be clearly marked with signs and can be visited in any order. Some locations may charge fees. Visitors to Cool Lawn Farm, for example, can get a behind-the-scenes look at the dairy farm that supplies the legendary Moo Thru ice cream. Farm staff will be offering hourly hayrides around the property, and baby calves will be on hand for petting and photo opportunities. Moo Thru ice cream will, of course, be part of the experience. Messick’s Farm Market, along U.S. 28 outside Bealeton, will be hosting live music, food trucks, a corn maze and much more as part of its monthlong Fall Festival. A $12 fee is required. For the adults, Barking Rose Brewing Co. will have up to 20 beers on tap, as well as a special fall beer flight hand-picked by owner Matt Rose. Customers can take guided tours of the brewery facilities or simply enjoy the spectacle of apples and pumpkins being launched via Trebuchet. Locust Hill Farm, Three Fox Brewery & Winery, Hartland Farm, Highwater Farm and Hayfield Farm will also be offering a variety of activities and fresh produce as designated tour stops. The event, which is coordinated by the Fauquier Agricultural Development Department, will be held rain or shine. Pets will not be permitted at tour stops. Those interested can find the brochure at www.fauquierag.com

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• Three Fox Brewery & Winery

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Two teenagers severely injured in Sept. 21 traffic crash INJURY, from page 1 Salamanca, a junior at Fauquier High School and a sprinter for the track team, immediately underwent two surgeries following the crash and received a blood transfusion for severe internal bleeding, according to an online fundraiser started by his parents. He also suffered a hip fracture, a collapsed lung and brain swelling and was not able to breathe on his own in the days after the incident. By Monday, he had begun to show some signs of improvement and had begun to try to sit up and move around, according to his parents. He underwent a surgery on his hip late Monday. The identity of the 16-year-old girl and the 40-year-old man have not been released. The state police was investigating the incident after the crash, and an agency representative said Monday that there were no updates on the status of the investigation. No charges have been filed.

Renewed calls to improve intersection

Fauquier County Supervisor Holder Trumbo, whose magisterial district includes Old Tavern Road and borders U.S. 17, has expressed concern about the intersection for years, he said last week. Earlier this year, he asked the Virginia Department of Transportation to conduct a safety review of the intersection and the state agency published a study July 28. After the Sept. 21 crash, Trumbo brought up the intersection again with county and VDOT officials. “We just flew two more victims of this intersection out yesterday,” he said in an email Sept. 22. “Local residents cannot understand why more is not being done to address it. Can we please ask VDOT to take another look? I’m not at all convinced that tree trimming and maintenance are adequate solutions.” Still, he acknowledged to the Fauquier Times that VDOT has limited resources and has to prioritize using funds in a way that would help the most people. The U.S. 17/Old Tavern Road intersection is 66th on the list of priorities for potential safety improvements in the Culpeper District, the VDOT planning region that encompasses nine counties and one city. “They only have so many resources, but the public is getting impatient,” said Trumbo. The July 28 report recommended adding a “median U-turn,” which would force all traffic from Old Tavern Road to turn right onto U.S. 17 north; those who wished to travel south would have to make a U-turn further up the highway. Most of the serious traffic crashes at the intersection have resulted from a vehicle crossing the highway from Old Tavern Road to travel south on U.S. 17, much

Traffic crashes at U.S. 17 and Old Tavern Road, May 2016 to April 2021 Seven crashes occurred in the southbound lanes of U.S. 17, causing two injuries. Two of the crashes involved a vehicle turning left from Old Tavern Road, and one crash involved a vehicle turning left from U.S. 17 south. Other crashes include one road departure, two rear-end collisions and one side-swipe collision.

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like what happened Sept. 21. “The crash analysis revealed that the left-turning traffic from [Old Tavern Road] was involved in the majority of crashes of the intersection,” the report summarized. “However, the available intersection sight distance is more than the minimum required and these crashes are unlikely to be mitigated by any low-cost countermeasures such as signing and pavement markings.” The study also ruled out the need for a traffic signal. The study found that there were 21 traffic crashes at the intersection in a five-year period starting in 2016, including two that resulted in a fatality and six that resulted in at least one injury. Most of the crashes involved a vehicle crossing the highway from Old Tavern Road and colliding with a vehicle traveling north on U.S. 17 (11 crashes) or south on U.S. 17 (two crashes). There were no significant traffic crashes involving vehicles turning right from Old Tavern Road onto U.S. 17, nor were there any crashes involving vehicles turning in either direction from Enon Church Road, which is directly opposite the highway from Old Tavern Road. Roughly 21,000 vehicles use this stretch of U.S. 17 each day, with another 3,100 traveling on Old Tavern Road and 120 on Enon Church Road.

Trumbo said Sept. 23, that the most likely way to fund an improvement to the intersection would be through the state’s Smart Scale program, which allows counties and cities to submit a list of road improvement projects for potential funding. The next opportunity for localities to submit applications to the program is next summer. VDOT Resident Engineer for Warrenton, Daniel Nesbitt, agreed. “The long-term fix which would be an alternative intersection such as median U-turn or R-CUT (restricted crossing U-turn) would have to be funded by Smart Scale or some other funding source,” he said in an email to the Fauquier Times Sept. 23. Even if improvements to the Old Tavern Road/ U.S. 17 intersection were ultimately approved for funding through Smart Scale, however, it would be years before that money was actually allocated. Smart Scale operates on a six-year cycle, meaning that projects submitted next year for consideration would be started no earlier than the late 2020s if approved. In addition to adding a median U-turn, the report recommended trimming or removing some trees around the intersection to improve visibility and repairing a pothole in the median. Nesbit said those items should be completed this week.

Josue Salamanca is a sprinter for the Fauquier High School track team. His teammates tweeted this photo over the weekend.

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Ezra Ramirez is only 3 years old but was excited to hop onto a school bus Saturday and try it out. His mom, Joli Ramirez, is a human resources generalist with the school division.

Bus driver recruiting event may yield 9 new drivers By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

Driving a school bus can be intimidating enough for someone who has not driven any vehicle bigger than a pickup truck. Add to that the responsibility for safely delivering 60 or so children to school -- every day and on time – it’s a lot. Fauquier County Public Schools held an event Sept. 25 designed to make the job seem a little more approachable. Only six people pre-registered, but ten people showed up at Liberty High School to take a school bus for a spin – minus the kids – and nine decided to take the next step and fill out an application. If all nine make it past the application process, the four-day classroom training and 24-hour, behind-the-wheel training (half with kids, half without), that would make a dent in the 40 bus driver vacancies the school division is currently reporting. Brad Carter of Bealeton has been a bus aide for six years and, after his trial run, decided it’s time to take the plunge and become a bus driver. He said he decided to make the change largely because of the school division’s driver shortage. “Kids are getting to school late. It’s unnecessary,” he said. Carter is a recent winner of the school division’s Rising Tide award -- intended to “recognize those individuals who go the extra mile, demonstrate selflessness, recognize needs and take action. They do big and little things that are special and worthy of recognition from their peers,” according to Tara Helkowski, schools’ spokeswoman. See BUS DRIVERS, page 7

What it feels like -- behind the wheel

The most intimidating aspect of slipping behind the wheel of a school bus is that there are so many details that demand attention. A panel of buttons and switches sits at the driver’s elbow – controlling everything from turning on the warning lights to engaging chains on the wheels for driving in snow or ice. There’s a radio to communicate with the transportation department folks, a button to activate the fans (most buses don’t have air conditioning) and the familiar dials, lights and pedals typical in a car. The steering wheel is oversized, and the mirrors are numerous. That is perhaps the most difficult wrinkle for someone sitting behind the wheel for the first time. There is a big mirror to the left, one to the right, two concave mirrors at each front corner of the bus and one big mirror above that allows the driver to see each of those young faces with a glance. With so much machine to manage, it seems as though it’s necessary to keep an eye on them all at the same time. As a driver pulls out of the parking lot onto the high school’s service road, the bus’s excellent sight lines help, but they won’t allow the driver to see past a tree that’s in the way. The bus’s pickup speed is considerably less than a car and the air brakes are something else to get used to. A bus is big and more sluggish than a car or a pickup truck. Wider turns and more lead time before entering traffic are mandatory. And that turning radius? Takes some getting used to.

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Bus driver recruiting event may yield 9 new drivers Here comes the bus app alerts parents

Because of a school divisionwide school bus driver shortage, some drivers take on “double runs,” where they pick up one set of kids, drop them at school, and head out to pick up a second set of children. Vacancies can vary from day to day and parents sometimes don’t know exactly when the bus will be arriving. Darlene Waggoner, assistant to bus driver training supervisor Stephanie Butler, said though, that “parents have been great. They know there is a driver shortage and are very understanding. They’ll call us and find out their child’s bus will be late and say, ‘I’ll go ahead and take my child today.’ “If they find a bus driver is out sick, they’ll say, ‘I’ll drive my child to school this week.’ Parents have been very understanding. Waggoner said that one tool parents can use to get up-to-the minute information about bus pickups is “Here comes the bus,” an app that send alerts to parents when the school bus is within a certain distance of their house. Notifications are sent by text or email. Waggoner said that parents enter their child’s student ID to receive the updates. “There can be glitches and not everyone can get service,” but it can help, she said.

BUS DRIVERS, from page 6 Carter said he enjoys working with children as an aide and is looking forward to serving them in an expanded role as a driver. His enthusiasm showed as he pulled away from the curb Saturday, coming a little fast out of the gate. But he pulled it in, smooth as silk. Joy (she preferred not to share her last name), another potential driver, was considerably more nervous about taking a test spin. She said she’d wanted to become a bus driver for a long time but was unsure about driving the big bus. She took a turn Saturday morning around 9:30, then another, then sat and watched while one of the trainers went around again. By 10:30 a.m., her reservations had vanished. She said, “I’m definitely going to apply. This has been a great experience.” She has driven a U-Haul truck before. “It was good to feel those air brakes again.” She said she was looking forward to working with students. Cristina Madsen, in her second year as a school bus driver, was on hand Saturday to answer questions and offer support. She remembers the training for her commercial driver’s license and said, “The trainers make it “super fun.” Madsen, 33, remembers feeling intimidated at first, but after only 15 minutes, she felt comfortable. She remembers one of the first exercises the trainer asked her to do was turn around

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Brad Carter is very enthusiastic about the idea of becoming a bus driver. in a cul-de-sac. “Once you learn the turning radius, it’s easy. Then, they take you on different kinds of roads to make sure you are comfortable.” Now, she said, “I can parallel park a bus better than my car.” Madsen picks up children and delivers them to Warrenton Middle School, Marshall Middle School and Coleman Elementary. She also takes on some sports team runs when she can. “I appreciate the flexibility” the job offers. “I can be home to cook dinner for my boys (her son, 14, and her boyfriend).” She has been impressed with the support drivers get from the transportation office, Madsen said. “The ladies in the office are angels. If I get lost in Marshall or Linden, they’ll talk me through it.”

Madsen said that establishing a relationship with her charges has been gratifying. “I call them by their name when they get on and when they get off. I tell them to have a good day and they always say it back to me. They tell me what sports they play and about their girlfriends. I think they behave better when you have a relationship with them.” A Fauquier High School graduate, Madsen lives in Culpeper. “I never considered working as a bus driver in Culpeper. I feel comfortable here.” What’s the toughest part of being a bus driver? Madsen had her answer ready: trash days. “There are trash cans everywhere!” Reach Robin Earl at rearl@fauquier.com

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‘We are down 25 to 30 drivers a day’ DRIVERS, from page 1 Compared to the eight other counties in the study, Fauquier pays its employees 81% of the regional average for bus drivers, 79% for bus aides and 84% for custodians. The study recommended giving all current bus drivers and bus aides a $3-per-hour raise, along with increasing their minimum pay and providing the opportunity for bus drivers to earn weekly attendance bonuses of up to $50. Graham explained that this would address an absenteeism problem among the bus drivers; absenteeism is at about 10% among drivers. “If a driver shows up every day of the week, for both of their shifts, they would get an extra $50,” he said. Graham said he had spoken to drivers about the plan and they agreed it would help. In the compensation plan discussed Monday, the minimum pay

“It is such a relief for parents when their kids walk through the door in the afternoon. Our drivers are doing a tremendous job.” -- DUKE BLAND School board member

for custodians would also be increased, impacting 23 custodian positions. Altogether, implementing the recommended changes would cost the school division $600,000 per year. Superintendent David Jeck said that the school division could afford the bump this year, because of carryover funds resulting from CARES Act funding. “But we have to understand that we’d be voting for a raise for this year and next year.” He explained that he didn’t believe it was risky. “Our enrollments are going up, and that means more state funding,” he said. Fauquier especially lags behind the region’s averages as employees move up on the pay scale, the compensation study found. A bus driver’s starting pay in Fauquier is currently $16.98 per hour, for instance, a little less than the $18.43 regional average. But Fauquier’s pay scale for drivers is limited to a maximum $26.13 an hour, well under the $33.55 regional average maximum. Bus drivers in neighboring Warren County can make up to $45.88 per hour or $45.06 in Prince William. The study recommended implementing a $20 minimum hourly wage for bus drivers, which would put Fauquier’s starting pay higher than all but three of the region’s school divisions. Bus aides would start at $15 an hour, up from $11.60 currently.

“When custodians don’t show up, the work still gets done, not as perfectly maybe, but it gets done, just like with cafeteria workers. The people that are there make sure everything gets done. But when drivers don’t show up, you see it, you feel it.” -- DAVID GRAHAM Executive Director of Administration and Planning, Fauquier schools

Pay for custodians in Fauquier falls off even more quickly relative to other counties. Hourly compensation starts at $11.60 in Fauquier, compared to the $13.09 regional average. The pay scale caps out at $17.86 an hour, however, which is less even than the average regional pay scale midpoint, $18.02, and far less than the region’s average maximum pay of $24.17. Custodians can make up to $31.63 an hour in Prince William County. While the changes recommended in the study would bring all current custodians’ pay up to a minimum of $15 an hour, they would not increase the wages of employees currently making more than that. School board members had a problem with that part of the plan, expressing the importance of rewarding current employees who already earn more than $15 an hour. “We need to do something for them, too,” said Stephanie Litter Rieber (Lee District). Janelle Downes, director of HR, said she would work with Denise Sandlin, assistant superintendent for business and planning, to come up with an alternative payment structure

that would also compensate those on the custodial staff who are already at or above the minimum pay. Graham pointed out the importance of custodial services, particularly during the pandemic, but also said, “When custodians don’t show up, the work still gets done, not as perfectly maybe, but it gets done, just like with cafeteria workers. The people that are there make sure everything gets done. But when drivers don’t show up, you see it, you feel it.” Board member Susan Pauling (Center District) said, “As a parent who drove three kids to three different schools every day last year, I can tell you, I love the bus.” Duke Bland (Marshall District) added his thanks to the schools’ bus drivers too. “It is such a relief for parents when their kids walk through the door in the afternoon. Our drivers are doing a tremendous job.” The school board could vote on the compensation plan at the next regular board meeting on Oct. 12; it starts at 6 p.m. Reach Robin Earl at rearl@fauquier.com

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Robert Brandon Ashley-Wynn, of Falls Church, was indicted on one felony count of eluding law enforcement. He was arrested May 31 and was released from custody on bail. Cynthia Joy Carter, of Remington, was indicted on one felony count of possessing a schedule I or II drug. She was arrested May 28 and remains in custody. Moses Davon Childs was indicted on one felony count of grand larceny, one count of identity theft and one count of using a vehicle without permission. He was arrested May 3 and remains in custody. Damien Clark, of Warrenton, was indicted on two felony counts of reproducing child pornography and one count of possessing child pornography. He was arrested March 23 and remains in custody. Anthony Tyrone Coachman II, of Warrenton, was indicted on one felony count of possessing a schedule I or II drug. He was arrested May 24 and remains in custody. Jason Lavarr Cohen, of Sumerduck, was indicted on one felony count of failing to register as a sex offender. He was arrested July 16 and was released from custody on bail. Julia Renee Crowne Greene, of Warrenton, was indicted on one felony count of embezzlement. She was arrested June 27, 2020, and was released from custody on bail. Darren Nathaniel Davis, of Manassas, was indicted on one felony count of first-degree murder, two counts of entering a house to commit armed larceny and one count of using a firearm while committing a felony. He was arrested April 29 and remains in custody. Brandon T. Doyle, of Bristow, was indicted on one count of assaulting a police officer. He was arrested Dec. 13, 2020, and was released from custody on bail. Patrick Foreman, of Manassas, was indicted on one felony count of eluding police. He was arrested June 2 and remains in custody. Tyler Scott Gillow, of Warrenton, was indicted on one felony count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance. He was directly indicted on Sept. 27. He remains a fugitive. William Michael Grebos, of Bealeton, was indicted on one felony count of driving while intoxicated. He was arrested March 19 and was released from custody on bail. Jury Beatrice Guerra, of Woodbridge, was indicted on one felony count of first-degree murder and one count of entering a house to commit armed larceny. She was arrested April 25 and remains in custody. Timothy Paul Harrell, of Marshall, was indicted on one felony count of possessing a schedule I or II

drug. He was arrested March 31 and remains in custody. Neil Kelly Hicks, of Bealeton, was indicted on one felony count of selling a schedule I or II drug. He was arrested Aug. 26 and remains in custody. Tammy Renee Hicks, of Bealeton, was indicted on one felony count of selling a schedule I or II drug. She was arrested Aug. 26 and remains in custody. Anastasia Nikita Mahangoo, of Warrenton, was indicted on one felony count of wounding by strangulation. She was arrested June 21 and was released from custody on bail. Martin A. Martinez, of Manassas, was indicted on one felony count of first-degree murder, two counts of entering a house to commit armed larceny and one count of using a firearm while committing a felony. He was arrested April 29 and remains in custody. Amber Lauren McLean, of Amissville, was indicted on one felony count of larceny. She was arrested Jan. 20 and was released from custody on bail. Gregory Shane Noel Sr., of Chantilly, was indicted on one felony count of maiming as a result of driving while intoxicated. He was arrested March 7 and was released from custody on bail. José Vidal Pereira, of Manassas, was indicted on one felony count of first-degree murder, two counts of entering a house to commit armed larceny and one count of using a firearm while committing a felony. He was arrested April 28 and remains in custody. Michael Lucian Smoot, of Warrenton, was indicted on one felony count of entering a structure to commit assault and battery. He was arrested June 17 and remains in custody. Aaron Joshua Stonestreet, of Hughesville, Maryland, was indicted on one felony count of driving while intoxicated. He was arrested July 14 and was released from custody on bail. Larry Shane Taylor, Jr., of Catlett, was indicted on one felony count of possessing a schedule I or II drug. He was arrested May 28 and was released from custody on bail. Kevin Enrique Valle, of Oxon Hill, Maryland, was indicted on three felony counts of entering a structure to commit assault and battery. He was arrested May 25 and remains in custody. Lorenzo Trayvonne Valle, of Stephens City, was indicted on one felony count of entering a structure to commit assault and battery and one count of possessing burglary tools. He was arrested April 25 and was released from custody on bail.

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Conductor Miriam Burns brings new chamber orchestra to Grace Church in The Plains Growing The Plains as a regional center for music and the arts, conductor Miriam Burns is bringing the new Paragon Philharmonia chamber orchestra to Grace Episcopal Church. The first concert, “A Joyous Beginning,” will be held on Sunday, Oct. 17 at 5 p.m., with the chamber orchestra performing the Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 4, a Mendelssohn String Symphony and Mozart’s Symphony No. 29. Paragon Philharmonia joins the acclaimed two-decade-old Grace Church Concert Series, which will start its season on Sunday, Oct. 3 with “Music from the Heart: A Celebration of Connection in Aria and Song” with sopranos Camille Zamora and Monica Yunus and pianist Josephine Riggs. A resident of New York City, Burns serves as visiting professor and director of orchestral studies at Ohio State University and is principal guest conductor of the Youngstown Symphony. Recent past music directorships include the former Tysons McLean Orchestra of Northern Virginia, the Tallahassee Symphony, Kenosha Symphony, Lawton Philharmonic, and she has guest con-

and Grace Church the Rev. Weston Mathews. “No matter who you are or where you come from you are welcome to participate in everything Grace Church offers,” Mathews said, adding that “music is one of the universal languages that helps knit us all together.” “I agree,” said Lundh. “Music can of course be just entertaining, but also serious, helping in healing and uniting us in times of sorrow and divisiveness. “Now, 20 years after 9/11, we remember how people in New York came together in the aftermath of the horrific tragedy, singing “We Shall Overcome” PHOTO BY LELAND SCHWARTZ and “America the Beautiful” Weston Mathews, rector of Grace while orchestras around the Episcopal Church in The Plains world presented the requiems of talks with Lena Scott Lundh, Brahms and Mozart. chair emeritus of the church’s The Grace Church Concert concert series. Series, created 22 years ago, is ducted numerous orchestras in funded in part through a donation from Jacqueline Mars in the U.S. and abroad. Burns was also on staff with memory of her mother, Forrest the New York Philharmonic as Mars, who was devoted to muone of the cover conductors for sic and loved Grace Church. Paragon concert tickets can eight years, serving under music be purchased here: https://www. directors Kurt Masur and Loren paragonphilharmonia.org/ Maazel. Grace Concert Tickets: Paragon comes to Grace through the efforts of Lena https://w w w.gracetheplains. Scott Lundh, the former chair org/the-grace-church-concertof Washington Performing Arts series/

Chamber concert series Sunday, Oct. 3 (Grace Church Concert Series) Music from the Heart: A Celebration of Connection in Aria and Song Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021 (Paragon Philharmonia) A Joyous Beginning -- Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 4, Mendelssohn String Symphony No. 10 and Mozart’s Symphony No. 29 Sunday, Nov. 14 (Grace Church Concert Series) Carl Reinecke, Sonata Undine, Op. 167; Sergei Prokofiev, Sonata in D Major; Anthony Trionfo, flute; Albert Cano Smit, piano Sunday, Nov. 21 (Paragon Philharmonia) Fall Fanfare -- Brass quintet with a special guest appearance by Grace Church organist Jason Farri; music by Albinoni, Scheidt, Bernstein, Widor, Ellington and others Sunday, Dec. 12 (Paragon Philharmonia) A Baroque Christmas -- Baroque orchestral music; Corelli, Bach, Telemann and others, featuring a collaboration with the Grace Church Choir in excerpts from Vivaldi’s “Gloria” Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022 (Paragon Philharmonia) Ringing in the Year -- An afternoon of chamber music, featuring Schubert’s “Cello Quintet,” and works by Chevalier de Saint-Georges and others. Sunday, February 27, 2022 (Grace Church Concert Series) From Darkness -- Thomas Tallis, “If ye love me; J. S. Bach, “Ein feste Burg;” Stacey V. Gibbs, “This Little Light of Mine,” The King’s Singers Sunday, March 20, 2022 (Paragon Philharmonia) Spring Celebration -- Boyce Symphony No. 1, “Piazzolla Primavera Porteña,” Walker Lyric for Strings and Copland “Appalachian Spring” Sunday, April 24, 2022 (Grace Church Concert Series) Johannes Brahms, Andante from Symphony No. 3 Robert Schumann, Cello Concerto in A Minor, op. 129, Henry Mancini, theme from “The Pink Panther,” Amit Peled Cello Gang, Amit Peled, conductor

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Culpeper woman receives 2-year sentence for assaulting police officer ASSAULT, from page 1 On the night of the altercation, Warrenton police officers were called to the Red Roof Inn on Broadview Avenue to investigate a “domestic disturbance,” according to court documents, and spoke with a man who had come to the hotel to collect his children, who were with Cotton. The man told officers that Cotton, who was staying at the hotel, had “consumed narcotics” and assaulted the children, according to a criminal complaint filed with the arrest. Cotton had also assaulted him when he tried to enter her room, he said. When officers arrived at the hotel, Cotton became “extremely combative,” the complaint said. Former Warrenton Police Officer Emily Henderson testified at the Sept. 27 sentencing hearing that she and Cotton began grappling in the parking lot. “I was trying to stop her from leaving in her car,” Henderson said. But Cotton “was hysterical,” she said, and started screaming and resisting. In the ensuing melee, Henderson testified, Cotton knocked her down and broke her hand.

While being restrained, Cotton scratched, kicked and “attempted to bite” Henderson and other officers, the complaint said. And once inside the police cruiser, “she tore down the weather stripping from the door and broke the door handle off.” Cotton was subsequently taken to the Fauquier County Adult Detention Center, where she continued to resist. As Henderson was assisting jailers in restraining Cotton, Cotton “kicked Henderson in the chest and knocked [her] to the floor,” court documents said. Henderson hit her head in the fall and suffered a “serious concussion.” While at the jail, Cotton also “bit a deputy [Jacob Boone] hard enough to break the skin,” according to the complaint. Following the assault, Cotton was arraigned on multiple counts of assaulting a law enforcement officer and released on a $5,000 secured bond on April 27, 2020. She was taken back into custody, however, after a July 8, 2020, probation violation, said Warrenton Police Chief Mike Kochis. Henderson, whose injuries required extensive

treatment and rehabilitation, called the incident “life-changing.” After recuperating for several months, she briefly returned to the police department full time but ultimately decided to leave the job. She now works for a federal contractor. On May 24, 2021, after more than a year of legal proceedings, Cotton pleaded guilty to two counts of assaulting a law enforcement officer. At the Sept. 27 sentencing, Cotton received a five-year prison sentence -- with all but 18 months suspended -- for the first count. She received a 12-month prison sentence — with six months suspended — for the second. Upon her release, Cotton will serve 10 years of probation, during which she must pay more than $31,000 in restitution for Henderson’s medical expenses. At the time of the April 2020 assault, Cotton was already serving probation for multiple Culpeper-based charges, including unlawful wounding and attempted robbery. Cotton will stand trial Oct. 10 in the Culpeper Circuit Court for violating that probation, which could bring an additional sentence. Reach Liam Bowman at lbowman@fauquier.com

Amazon has purchased 42 acres in Warrenton for $39.7 million AMAZON, from page 2 Denise Harris, planning manager of the Town of Warrenton’s Department of Community Development, said Tuesday that the town has not received any data center applications as yet. With the purchase finalized last week, Amazon Data Services maintains 100% interest in the property, paying Wilson LLC $32,159,714 and MFW Holdings LLC $7,543,636. According to Fauquier County GIS, the 41.70 acres is assessed at $3,336,800. At the Aug. 10 town council meeting, David Dobson of Rixeyville told the council members that

he had a 21.7-acre parcel in Warrenton just across U.S. 17 from the potential AWS site. He asked the council to reduce its minimum data center lot size from 25 acres to 20 acres to allow his site to be linked to Amazon’s or to serve the federal government. The council approved the text amendment, clearing the way for an application from Amazon and allowing for data centers on 20 acres. Town council members emphasized at the Aug. 10 meeting that any specific data center application would be looked at carefully to make sure it would not negatively impact residents’ quality of life. The special use permit process al-

lows the council to put further restrictions on any potential data center proposal. Fauquier already has two data centers, with others either stalled or on hold. One, owned and operated by the French OVH Groupe SAS, was constructed in Vint Hill in 2019. A nearby 80-acre parcel in Vint Hill was re-zoned in November 2018, to allow for construction of a data center, but none has yet been built. Another is located at the Warrenton Training Center, northwest of town. Reportedly run by Vadata, an Amazon subsidiary, it generated county tax revenue of $2.1 million on its equipment in 2020.

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FCT’s Jesus Christ Superstar extends run to include Oct. 1 and 2 By Jeff Walker

Special to the Fauquier Times

Due to popular demand and sold-out performances, Fauquier Community Theatre has extended its September run of “Jesus Christ Superstar” to include Oct. 1 and 2. The musical is being presented at the Theater on the Green in Vint Hill where there have been standing ovations for all five performances so far. Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s theatrical masterpiece began on Broadway 50 years ago. Loosely based on the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, Superstar follows the last week of Jesus Christ’s life. The story, told entirely through song, explores the personal relationships and struggles among Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, his disciples, his followers and the Roman Empire. Matt Moore, director of FCT’s production and his team had begun their work in early 2020. The cast was learning the score, filled

with such emotional pieces as “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” and “Gethsemane.” Then the pandemic hit, and the world stopped. Moore recounted how he felt when they were able to reassemble to rehearse. “There was one moment that struck me - our first all cast rehearsal after our hiatus was a very emotional moment. I had a hard time walking into the room, and I’m not ashamed to admit that my eyes teared up, seeing us all together again.” The director and his company of performers, musicians and crew members have experienced the excitement of opening night, full audiences and an extension of the production into the first weekend of October. The live orchestra ensemble adds much to the show, along with the experienced singers’ voices. Matt Moore has a simple hope for the audiences who share Jesus Christ Superstar with the enthusiastic cast and crew: “My personal hope is that

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John Downes plays Jesus Christ in Fauquier Community Theatre’s production of “Jesus Christ, Superstar.” you connect with the story and allow it to wash over you as you enjoy the performance. I can’t wait for audiences to experience it as I have.” Moore’s artistic team includes vocal director Katy Benko Miner, orchestra director Catherine Drummond and choreographer Josie Corrado. The production is sponsored by Brookside Neighbors and presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. Jesus Christ Superstar continues at the Vint Hill Theater on the Green located at 4225 Aiken Drive in Warrenton on October 1 and 2 at 7:30 pm.

Tickets are $18 for students, $20 for seniors, and $22 for adults, and are available online at www.FCTstage.org or by calling 540-349-8760. FCT requests that audience members wear masks to prevent COVID-19 spread. Also in place are social distancing seats. FCT is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, Virginia Commission for the Arts, and locally by the PATH Foundation, Jesse and Rose Loeb Foundation, Claude Moore Charitable Foundation and the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation.

UPCOMING FAUQUIER EVENTS SEPT. 29 TO OCT. 8 Ongoing events Master Naturalist training class

What: Old Rag chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalists is accepting applications for its spring 2022 training class When: Through Nov. 15 Info: https://www. oldragmasternaturalists.org/join-us.html

Support groups

What: Support groups for those experiencing the death of a loved one, divorce and chronic illness. Where: Spiritual care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: 540-349-5814; www.scsm.tv

The Scrabble School Preservation Foundation

What: Scrabble School Preservation Foundation, Inc. is in search of writers and performers of poetry, prose and spoken word entries; entries should focus on social justice and or civil and human rights, locally, nationally or globally When: Submissions until Monday, Nov. 8 Where: SSPF, c/o 15191 Montanus Drive #154, Culpeper, VA 22701 or email: contact@scrabbleschool.org for submissions Info: The performance of the entry should be no longer than 7 minutes

Wednesday, Sept. 29 Country market

What: Hunt country market of Upperville When: Wednesday, Sept. 29; 4 to 8 p.m. Where: Buchanan Hall, 8549 John S. Mosby Highway, Upperville

Trivia

What: Small team trivia When: Wednesday, Sept. 29; 6 to 8 p.m.

Where: Barking Rose Brewery, 9057 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton Cost: Free to play with prizes

Bereavement support group

What: Bereavement support group to share personal experiences and watch video When: Wednesday, Sept. 29; 2:30 to 4 p.m. Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Info: 540-349-5814 to RSVP

Thursday, Sept. 30 Coffee and conversation

What: Fellowship, encouragement and hope through conversation with others When: Thursday, Sept. 30; 10 a.m. to noon Where: Spiritual Care Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free; light refreshments will be provided Info: 540-349-5814

Weekly meetings

What: Rotary Club of Warrenton When: Thursday, Sept. 30; 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Where: The Gathering Place, 650 Alwington Place, Warrenton Info: 540-661-7841

Trivia night

What: Trivia hosted by Fauquier Trivia When: Thursday, Sept. 30; 7 to 9 p.m. Where: Wort Hog Brewing Company, 41 Beckham St., Warrenton

Live music

What: Music featuring Maddie Peters When: Thursday, Sept. 30; 4:40 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton

Networking event

What: Fauquier Young Professionals networking event to grow business opportunities When: Thursday, Sept. 30; 5 to 7 p.m. Where: Powers Farm and Brewery, 9269 Redemption Way, Midland

After hours

What: After hours social with karaoke, networking, snacks hosted by the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce When: Thursday, Sept. 30; 4:30 to 6 p.m. Where: Beer Hound Brewery, 201 Waters Place, Culpeper

Friday, Oct. 1 Book cellar

What: Book Cellar with new selections added weekly When: Friday, Oct. 1; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: John Barton Payne Building Basement, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton Info: 540-341-3447 to volunteer

Live music

What: Music featuring Tejas Singh When: Friday, Oct. 1; 6 p.m. Where: Denim and Pearls, 29 Main St., Warrenton

Live music

What: Music featuring Joe Downer When: Friday, Oct. 1; 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Lost Barrel Brewing, 36138 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg

Live music

What: Music featuring Kristen Gibbs When: Friday, Oct. 1; 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Where: Barrel Oak Winery, 3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane

First Friday wine

What: First Friday wine offering live

music, wine, and picnic dinner option When: Friday, Oct. 1; 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Arterra Wines, 1808 Leeds Manor Road, Delaplane

Pet clinic

What: Pet wellness clinic with testing and vaccinations When: Friday, Oct. 1; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Fauquier SPCA, 9350 Rogues Road, Midland Cost: Pricing varies Info: 540-788-9000 ext. 208 for appointment.

Theatrical production

What: “Jesus Christ Superstar” presented by the Fauquier Community Theatre When: Friday, Oct. 1; 7:30 p.m. Where: Vint Hill Theatre on the Green, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton Cost: Tickets for reserved seating are $18 for students; $20 for seniors; and $22 for adults. Info: For reservations, call 540-3498760 or online at www.FCTstage.org

Saturday, Oct. 2 Bicycling event

What: Culpeper Cycling Century, a 30or 60- or 100-mile bike ride through Culpeper, Madison and Fauquier counties sponsored by the Culpeper Recreation Foundation When: Saturday, Oct. 2; 100 milers check in from 7 a.m. to 7:50 a.m.; 60 milers from 8 a.m. to 8:50 a.m., and 30 milers from 9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. Where: Eastern View High School, 16332 Cyclone Way, Culpeper Info: See details at www. CulpeperCyclingCentury.com. COVID-19 protocols will be followed with participants wearing masks See CALENDAR, page 15

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Book cellar

What: Book Cellar with new selections added weekly When: Saturday, Oct. 2; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: John Barton Payne Building Basement, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton Info: 540-341-3447 to volunteer

Farmers market

What: Warrenton farmers market When: Saturday, Oct. 2; 8 a.m. to noon Where: Warrenton Farmers Market, 21 Main Street Parking Lot, Warrenton

Farmers market

What: Remington farmers market When: Saturday, Oct. 2; 4 to 8 p.m. Where: Remington Farmers Market, 150B W. Bowen St., Remington Info:remingtongarden@gmail.com

Coffee and cars

What: Middleburg coffee and cars When: Saturday, Oct. 2; 7 to 9:30 a.m. Where: Middleburg Common Grounds, 114 W. Washington St., Middleburg Info: 540-687-7065

Fall festival

What: Princess and Friends Fall Festival When: Saturday, Oct. 2; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Messick’s Farm Market, 6025 Catlett Road, Bealeton Cost: Ages 4 and up $12.00; ages 55 and up $6.00; ages 3 and under free Info: 540-439-8900

Freedom rally

What: Political rally When: Saturday, Oct. 2; 10 to 11 a.m. Where: Old Town Warrenton, Courthouse Square

Black lives matter

What: Vigil for action When: Saturday, Oct. 2; 10 to 10:45 a.m. Where: Old Town Warrenton, Courthouse Square Info: Email BLMVigilforAction@gmail. com

Live music

What: WMZQ Fest with Garth Brooks and Dunn REBOOT 2021 Tour When: Saturday, Oct. 2; 7 p.m. Where: Jiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow Cost: Tickets available at www. ticketmaster.com

Stargazing

What: NOVAC volunteers provide telescopes; event is weather dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation. When: Saturday, Oct. 2; 5 to 11 p.m. Where: Great Meadow, 5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains Info: 540-253-5000

Live music

What: Music featuring Brian Chafin When: Saturday, Oct. 2; 6 p.m. Where: Denim and Pearls, 29 Main St., Warrenton

Live music

What: Music featuring Bobby G and the Heavies When: Saturday, Oct. 2; 5:30 p.m. Where: Beer Hound Brewery, 201 Waters Place, Culpeper

Live music

What: Music featuring Acoustic Ayre When: Saturday, Oct. 2; 4 to 7 p.m. Where: Barrel Oak Winery, 3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane

Live music

What: Music featuring Anthony Semiao When: Saturday, Oct. 2; 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Lost Barrel Brewing, 36138 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg

Llve music

What: Music featuring Lonesome Crossroads Bluegrass When: Saturday, Oct. 2; 2 to 3:30 p.m. Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton

Harvest dinner

What: Pearmund Cellars harvest dinner When: Saturday, Oct. 2; 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Pearmund Winery, 6190 Georgetown Road, Broad Run Cost: $89 per person. Tickets available at: www.exploretock.com/ pearmundcellars/event/294809/ harvest-dinner-in-the-vineyard Info: 540-347-3475

Theatrical production

What: “Jesus Christ Superstar” presented by Fauquier Community Theatre When: Saturday, Oct. 2; 7:30 p.m. Where: Vint Hill Theatre on the Green, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton Cost: Tickets for reserved seating are $18 for students; $20 for seniors; and $22 for adults Info: For reservations, call 540-3498760 or online at www.FCTstage.org.

Revival

What: Family revival, fully staffed prayer tents, children’s activities When: Saturday, Oct.2; 10 a.m. Where: Warrenton Horse Show Grounds, 60 E. Shirley Ave., Warrenton Info: 540-680-2006, Derrick Rawlings

Sunday, Oct. 3 Farmers market

What: Farmers market When: Sunday, Oct.3; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Archwood Green Barns, 4557 Old Tavern Road, The Plains Info: 540-253-5289

Blessings of animals

What: Interfaith blessing of the animals in which ministers, priests, and rabbis of several denominations from local congregations will be on hand to bless animals. When: Sunday, Oct.3; 2 to 3 p.m. Where: National Sporting Library and Museum, 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg Info: 540-687-6542

Fall festival

What: Princess and Friends Fall Festival When: Sunday, Oct. 3; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Messick’s Farm Market, 6025 Catlett Road, Bealeton Cost: Ages 4 and up $12.00; ages 55 and up $6.00; ages 3 and under free Info: 540-439-8900

Separation support

What: A support group for those who

are divorced or separated When: Sunday, Oct.3; 6 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Info: 540-349-5814 to RSVP

Spouse loss support

What: This support group discusses topics of interest to those whose spouse has died. When: Sunday, Oct.3; 2:30 to 4 p.m. Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Info: 540-349-5814 to RSVP

Revival

Church concert

What: Music from the Heart -- A Celebration of Connection in Aria and Song When: Sunday, Oct.3; 4 p.m. Where: Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains Cost: Tickets available at: www. eventbrite.com/e/music-from-theheart-a-celebration-of-connection-inaria-and-song-tickets-166530004727 Info: 540-253-5177

Live music

What: Music featuring Paul Bell and Bill Baker When: Sunday, Oct.3; 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Where: Barrel Oak Winery, 3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane

Monday, Oct. 4 Books discussion

What: Great books discussion on “Eichman in Jerusalem” by Hannah Arendt When: Monday, Sept. 4; 7 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Virtual hosted by Fauquier Public Library Cost: Free Info: 540-422- 8500, ext. 3 on joining virtually

Tuesday, Oct. 5 SPCA Fundraiser

What: Fauqueir SPCA fundraiser at Moe’s When: Tuesday, Oct. 5; 3 to 7 p.m. Where: Moe’s Southwest Grill, 95 Broadview Ave., Warrenton

Story time

What: Story time for young children and caregivers with finger plays and sing-alongs When: Tuesday, Oct. 5; 10:30 to 10:45 a.m. Where: Virtual Cost: Free Info: Required registration at https:// bit.ly/FPLstorytimefall and hosted by Fauquier Public Library

ESL class

What: English-as-a-second- language class presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education programs When: Tuesday, Oct. 5; 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Bealeton Depot, 10877 Willow Drive North Cost: Free Info: 540-718-8243

Wednesday, Oct. 6 Country market

What: Hunt country market of Upperville When: Wednesday, Oct. 6; 4 to 8 p.m. Where: Buchanan Hall, 8549 John S. Mosby Highway, Upperville

Trivia

What: Small team trivia When: Wednesday, Oct. 6; 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Barking Rose Brewery, 9057 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton Cost: Free to play with prizes

Community read

What: Steven Johnson will discuss “How We Got to Now: Six Innovations That Made the Modern World” When: Wednesday, Oct. 6; 7 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Virtual; sponsored by Fauquier Public Library Cost: Free Info: 540-422-8532 to register

Thursday, Oct. 7 Coffee and conversation

What: Fellowship, encouragement and hope through conversation with others When: Thursday, Oct. 7; 10 a.m. to noon Where: Spiritual Care Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free; light refreshments will be provided Info: 540-349-5814

Weekly meetings

What: Rotary Club of Warrenton When: Thursday, Oct. 7; 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Where: The Gathering Place, 650 Alwington Place, Warrenton Info: 540-661-7841

Porch music ministry

What: Join Chaplain Bobby and listen to a variety of music When: Thursday, Oct. 7; 1 to 2 p.m. Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: 540-349-5814

Trivia night

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

Game night

What: Multiverse will bring the games When: Thursday, Oct. 7; 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Beer Hound Brewery, 201 Waters Place, Culpeper

Live music

What: Music featuring Bailey Hayes When: Thursday, Oct. 7; 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton

History alfresco

What: Museum of Culpeper History’s fall fundraiser with live music by Bryan Jacobs and Remington Steel, with cocktails, dinner buffet, trivia contest, silent auction and a presentation by historian Eugene Scheel. When: Thursday, Oct. 7; 5 to 9 p.m. Where: Mountain Run Winery, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Road, Culpeper Cost: $75 per person; for tickets and information, call 540-829-5954

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Superintendent of schools: ‘Who would want to be a teacher right now?’ Fauquier County is down 40 teachers; few candidates applying

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By David Jeck

Superintendent, Fauquier County Schools

Today, we find ourselves in a national teacher shortage that we have been able to avoid over the past few years. Old educators like me were warned about it many years ago, the lens being inevitable baby-boomer retirements. Moreover, the number of college students choosing to teach for a career continues to dwindle while the demand for teachers continues to grow. The shortage is real and is now impacting us significantly. As of today, we are down over 40 teachers, and there are very, very few candidates available to interview. Our human resources professionals attend over 40 recruitment fairs both in person and virtually, including our own hiring fair held every March. Still, the number of prospective candidates continues to decline each year. Unless we act decisively and creatively, the impact of the shortage will only get worse. The people

Superintendent of Schools David Jeck who will suffer as a result of this shortage are, of course, our kids. The long-term effects could be catastrophic for our communities in general. When we search for solutions, the most obvious answer doesn’t seem so obvious anymore. Increasing pay is an important factor in attracting and retaining our teachers, but it is no panacea, as we see even the highest-paying school divisions in our state deal with the same shortages. I’ve been fortunate enough to work with a large group of superintendents tasked with generating potential solutions. Here are some of the proposed strategies:

College loan forgiveness Tax breaks Housing assistance Signing and loyalty bonuses Limit what we expect from teachers to teaching and teaching only Most of these strategies are expensive, potentially very expensive, but the instructional alternatives associated with not having enough teachers are sparse. Widespread virtual instructional models still have a long way to go. Even the most robust and user-friendly models still have limitations that must be addressed, not the least of which is that virtual learning is never going to replace the effectiveness of in-person, face-to-face instruction for most students. But, there is another solution, one that gets very little attention but has the potential to have a monumental impact. ... I was able to speak with the current state secretary of education earlier this summer. We talked about teacher shortages, and he was kind enough to ask me what I thought the cause was. I asked a somewhat rhetorical question: “Who would want to be a teacher right now? Have you seen how teachers are being treated?”

Teachers have had to endure revolting public comments at school board meetings, floggings via social media and even being called “losers” by national leaders. This kind of treatment needs to end immediately. Teachers are indispensable to our society, but sadly, they are not treated as such. We have to not only defend our teachers but praise them and elevate them to a level commensurate with the value they add to our communities. I recognize that the vast majority of folks in our community agree, and they do respect, appreciate and recognize the value they provide to our community. Teaching is hard work. Unless you have done it yourself, you may not be able to relate entirely. I am not, by the way, pitting teaching against any other profession. I wouldn’t attempt to draw those comparisons unless I had actually walked in those shoes. And yet, some will do just that even if they’ve not spent a single day teaching in a classroom. Let’s change the conversation and consider all strategies to attract more good people to this amazing profession. It is not too late to fix this problem.

Sincere thanks to underappreciated nurses from ‘a healthy 97-year-old’ Having recently spent time in recovery mode in our local community hospital, I promised my ever-attentive nurses I would send an open letter of sincere thanks to the local paper for their many kindnesses. My intent was to broadcast their modesty in doing their jobs … raise awareness! Unexpectedly, I learned that these noble souls receive rare compliments from their employers, sometimes even from thoughtless doctors. Surely

patients are never remiss in this basic courtesy. Isn’t any response to civility almost instinctive throughout life? Generosity, taught in childhood, becomes almost habitual. We naturally expect to give and receive it. Thus, as an admirer of the overall performance of the many employees who keep our hospital functioning well, I am happy to pen my personal note of gratitude to you all. Find it in the Fauquier Times.

Thank you sincerely for the work ethic that keeps you all on your toes, working in a spirit of congeniality when you are at your best. Fauquier County citizens are fortunate to have you in our midst. Keep up the outstanding work. Know you are much appreciated. P.S. I am a healthy 97-year-old. Beat that! ELIZABETH G. COFFIN Former owner, Boxwood School

Hala Ayala’s experience makes her a good choice for lieutenant governor As chief deputy whip in the [Virginia] House of Delegates, Hala Ayala has shown she knows how to get things done. Virginians are fortunate she has stepped up to run for lieutenant governor, where she will play a central role in enacting legislation that impacts all Virginians. Experience counts. We have a chance to elect a woman whose prior leadership positions have earned her the respect of colleagues on both sides of the aisle. Ayala acted as chief co-sponsor on major bills improving the foster care system, veterans’ benefits and access to school breakfasts and lunch programs. Additionally, she led the effort for Virginia to become the 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, which if ratified nationally would include women’s equality in the Constitution in a

way that state laws will not be able to roll back. Ayala’s 18 years as an information specialist for the Coast Guard and her work for the Department of Homeland Security are a strong background in cyber security. In Richmond, she has focused on issues such as increasing security for the networked devices we all have in our homes and increasing protections for minors online. Born and raised in Virginia, Ayala is the daughter of a Salvadorian and North African immigrant father and an Irish and Lebanese mother. Her life story reflects the growing diversity of Virginia. She lost her birth father at the age of 2 to gun violence, and she will prioritize investments to prevent community violence, including the epidemic of gun suicide among

our Veterans, first responders and medical staff. She is a proud single mom who completed her college degree online while working full time. She sticks by her traditional “pizza Fridays” tradition for her family and staff, making a commitment to patronize small businesses around the Commonwealth while campaigning and bringing that knowledge and empathy to her lawmaking work. In 2003 – almost two decades ago – Ayala’s opponent, Republican candidate Winsome Sears, walked away from public service after a grand total of two years as delegate; it’s hard not to wonder what other problems she will walk away from. Last year, Sears was the national chair of Black Americans to Re-elect the President, and, as we all know, not only was he not re-elected, he lost Virginia voters by 10 percentage points.

If we want a Virginia that won’t run straight into the ditch, we need proven, effective leadership that will keep our economic expansion going, make our communities safer from gun violence, prioritize our cybersecurity defenses and ensure our children’s schools have the funding they need for safe education to be in-person. Hala Ayala will continue to help us build our economy to be resilient in the face of a climate crisis that threatens our military bases, livelihood and health, and that her opponent rarely mentions. The candidates couldn’t be more different. Please choose Hala Ayala for lieutenant governor. Early voting started Sept. 17; vote up until Election Day, Nov. 2. KIRSTEN KING Warrenton

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Plea from local public health team: Help protect the community by getting vaccinated By April Achter

Population health coordinator of the R appahannock-R apidan Health District.

I moved to Culpeper County in 2006 and delivered my son a few months later. My sweet neighbors took me under their wing. A retired U.S. Army drill sergeant and his wife opened their home and their hearts to my little family. She was the first COVID-19 death in our community and he quickly followed. Another good friend lost both of his parents within 30 days of each other. His mom had her vaccination scheduled for the Tuesday after she died. My uncle died of congestive heart failure – a remote doctor’s visit didn’t reveal his badly swollen ankles and he did not mention them. Your small but mighty local public health team has been working nonstop since February 2020. We have tried to slow the spread, through isolation and quarantine and then vaccination, so that our healthcare providers can manage sick patients within the existing system. We are tired. Your healthcare workers are tired. We were all seeing a light at the end of the tunnel during the summer months ... and Delta changed the landscape. It is more contagious than earlier strains and means that we need layered mitigation again, such as wearing masks indoors. Our schools and businesses are open. This is fantastic news, but as long as people gather, viruses have the

Over the last 19 months, one in 500 Americans have died of COVID-19. But numbers, especially big ones, are cold and distant. These numbers are people – mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers, husbands and wives. APRIL ACTER Population health coordinator, RRHD

April Achter opportunity to spread from person to person. Last week, the external review board for the FDA (Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee) met to review the data on booster doses (Pfizer). The board voted ‘yes’ for a booster shot for aged 65-plus, persons at high risk for serious illness and suggested that the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices consider a booster dose for those with occupational exposures. The FDA authorized Pfizer booster shots based on these recommendations. ACIP will meet this week to issue guidance on vaccine policy for clinicians and public health officials and we will keep you posted. The bottom line, though, is that boosters will not defeat COVID-19. The risk of getting COVID-19 after vaccination is small, and the risk of getting severely sick is even smaller. From a population perspective, a

booster dose may be helpful, but not nearly as effective as immunizing unvaccinated people. The reason we sacrificed with school closings, masks and distancing was because people were dying. We were all susceptible. We did not have treatments or vaccines. Over the last 19 months, one in 500 Americans have died of COVID-19. But numbers, especially big ones, are cold and distant. These numbers are people – mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers, husbands and wives. Public health promotes and protects the health of the people and the communities where they live. We try to prevent disease from occurring or control the spread of an existing one. The work is invisible -- until you stop doing it or something goes wrong. A strong public health system is not exciting at all, because when it works, nothing happens. You drink the water from your tap, enjoy a meal at a local restaurant and pet your vaccinated animals. If we prevent an outbreak, no one

knows. Our public health interventions have somehow become political statements, and they do not need to be. It is causing many people to remain unprotected. Vaccination drastically reduces the chance of getting sick, and deaths are overwhelmingly among the unvaccinated. For those vaccinated, COVID-19 mostly resembles a cold. If you are vaccinated, the next step is help your friends, family and neighbors decide to get vaccinated themselves. Your voice will carry much more weight than mine. Help us protect our community and provide some much-needed relief to our healthcare workers by encouraging those that are vaccine hesitant to get the shot. While we work to vaccinate the susceptible, and hopefully soon our children, continue to wear your mask indoors; wait to go back to work/ school if you are sick; watch your distance; and wash your hands. We are learning to live with COVID-19, and, for now, need to use all the tools we have available.

Tulip poplar comes down after 234 years; what has she seen? It is with deep regret we had to say goodbye to the oldest resident of Buckland Oaks. She was a beautiful and mighty Liriodendron tulipifera, commonly referred to as a tulip poplar. She was not as tall as she used to be, since her main stem fell many, many years before Buckland Oaks ever existed. Regardless, she stood more than 70 feet high and had a spread of more than 60 feet. The circumference of her trunk was 204 inches (17 feet). Her estimated age is 234 years old. A quick calculation gives her birth year as early as 1787. Our country was officially founded in 1776. The Town of Warrenton grew from a settlement that sprawled from the crossroads of Falmouth-Winchester and Alexandria-Culpeper roads, where a trading post called the Red Store was located. Part of that road, Old Alexandria Turnpike, is just around the corner from Buckland Oaks. The first Fauquier courthouse was built in 1764. The seventh courthouse stands today with a bell added in 1815, just after the Town of Warrenton was incorporated on Jan. 5, 1810. Maybe Richard Henry Lee and John Marshall strolled by on their horses and admired the tulip poplar’s beauty. Perhaps Thom-

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After more than two centuries, this grand old tulip poplar had to be taken down because of rot in her trunk. as Lee, who owned 4,200 acres in Fauquier County and who was part of the powerful Lee family of Virginia, saw her in the distance as he traveled down the road. His son, Richard Henry Lee, who signed the Declaration of Independence, donated part of this land to establish Warrenton.

One other notable resident of the time, Presley Neville O’Bannon, known as the “Hero of Derne,” was born in Fauquier County in 1776. In 1805, he was a U.S. Marine and answered the call of General William Eaton for 100 Marines to take the fight to Derne, the inland stronghold of the enemy and chief fortress at Tripoli. O’Bannon, in turn, recruited seven Marines to rescue U.S. prisoners at Derne in eastern Libya. The Mameluke sword worn by U.S. Marine Corps officers commemorates this heroic event; in appreciation for services rendered on “the shores of Tripoli” is forever commemorated in the second line of the Marines’ Hymn. Its namesake, O’Bannon Road, is also close to Buckland Oaks. As time marched on into 1861, this tulip poplar heard and felt the battles of the Thoroughfare Gap and Second Manassas, in and around our Broad Run Post Office. Before the Thoroughfare battle, the Confederate soldiers, in an effort to keep the Union soldiers from exploiting Chapman’s Mill (affectionately known as Beverly’s Mill) burned the mill. The tree may have witnessed the bellowing smoke rise over the hills. At the same time, she may have harbored soldiers on both

sides, who either camped beneath her canopy or climbed her limbs to gleam the valley to the left and the right. She also may have witnessed the second bellowing plumes of smoke in 1998 when arson claimed the historic mill. President Teddy Roosevelt, on a wager in 1907, rode his horse from Washington D.C. to the Warren Green Hotel and back, to set a standard for the U.S. Army. From those days, to the periodic circling of the International Space Station today, the tree has survived. From the meager beginnings of our country to the marvels of modern innovations and technology, she has stood with dignity and grace as a silent sentinel, recording history in the rings of her tree. We were blessed to be her caretakers for over 25 years. We are going to miss the fluttering whisper of the leaves as the wind waved her branches through the breezy, lazy days and those of remnants of hurricanes. We hope and pray her legacy continues with the many Tulip Poplar trees that dot our Buckland Oaks community and surrounding area. Rest in Peace, Tulip. CHERYL KOREN Broad Run

WINE GUIDE

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How to aerate wine

Some wines need to be aerated — exposed to oxygen to break down tannins and sulfur compounds, softening the flavor of the wine. This is especially true of young, strong wines such as Malbec, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux and Burgundy. Simply opening the bottle and letting it sit won’t do the trick. It’s important to expose as much surface area as possible to oxygen. You can aerate in two ways — decanting or using an aerating tool.

Decanting: An old standard

Wine has been decanted for thousands of years, dating back to Ancient Rome. The original purpose was to separate liquid from sediment in the container in which the wine was made. Decanting also serves to aerate wine. Though several exotic decanter designs have come on the market in the past several years, a classic, simple glass wine decanter will do. Wine Spectator offers the following steps for properly decanting a wine: 1. Set the bottle upright for 24 hours or more before drinking, so the sediment can slide to the bottom of the bottle. 2. Remove the capsule and cork; wipe the bottle neck clean. 3. Hold a light under the neck of the bottle; a candle or flashlight works well. 4. Pour the wine into the decanter slowly and steadily, without stopping; when you get to the bottom half of the bottle, pour even more slowly. 5. Stop as soon as you see the sediment reach

Some wines require the extra step of aeration. Use an aerating tool or pour it yourself – slowly – in a decanter. the neck of the bottle. Sediment isn’t always chunky and obvious; stop if the wine’s color becomes cloudy or if you see what looks like specks of dust in the neck. 6. Serve the wine and discard the remaining ounce or two of sediment-filled liquid in the bottle.

Aerating tools

A variety of aerating tools are available. Prices range from $15 for a simple handheld aerator to $99 for a battery-operated aerator that pumps wine from the bottle and serves it through a tap, and up to $449 for an app-controlled smart wine aerator that uses a scan of a bottle’s label to de-

cant it just right in seconds while you pour. While a simple handheld aerator will do, the aficionado who enjoys a glass of wine frequently might opt for more high-end gadgets.

DIY

If you need to aerate a bottle of wine quickly without an aerator, there are a couple of doit-yourself methods that will work in a pinch. Cook’s Illustrated reports great results from pouring wine between two pitchers 15 times. It also reported that putting the wine in a blender on high provided a better taste than skipping the decanting altogether.

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Wine trends to look for Wine trends to look for

Trends in wine this year are reshaping ideas about classic wines and growing regions. This year on the shelves of your local winery, you’ll see rose — from conventional to complex, flat to sparkling. In wine shops you may find Portuguese wines that vary from light whites to bold reds, and a variety of flavored wine seltzers.

Rose

Rose is all the rage. According to WinePair.com, the sweet pink wine saw a 19% increase in reader interest between 2019 and 2020. While you may associate rose with a cool sip on a hot day, it’s more than just a light summer wine. In fact, VinePair.com says the 2019 Adelaida Rose drinks like a red wine. Roses with more complex, intense flavors are better suited for colder weather and should not be chilled but served at a temperature of 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Sparkling roses — also increasing in popularity — should be chilled. In late 2020, Italy’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry approved the production of Prosecco Rose, made from Glera and Pinot Noir grapes, and it was expected to hit wine store shelves in early 2021.

Portuguese Wine

Known worldwide for its port wine, Portugal is enjoying a moment in the spotlight of wine trends. Wine Enthusiast recommends Portuguese wines for

their easy drinkability and great value. The Douro Valley region, known for turning out port, is on the wine lover’s map this year for its unfortified dry reds, as well. Meanwhile, the northern Vinho Verde and Minho regions are known for crisp, light white wines. In addition to native grape varieties, the area also grows Chardonnay and Riesling.

Wine seltzers

WineIntelligence.com predicts that the hard seltzer trend will give way to the wine seltzer trend. With lower alcohol content and more sweeteners than a typical wine spritzer, wine seltzer has a “lighter and crisper” taste, according to MintLounge.com. Winemakers Barefoot and Del Mar introduced wine seltzers in 2020 and more producers are expected to follow. Barefoot’s flavors include rose, Sangria and Moscato, and while most flavors are canned, some are available in bottles. Del Mar’s canned flavors include blackberry, grapefruit, watermelon and white peach.

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Aldo and Claudia Sessarego of Llamazing Blessed Homestead LLC greet customers at the Marshall Farmers Market.

Marshall’s popular 2 Friday and Farmers Market will hold final event Oct. 8 nd

By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

The Marshall community’s 2nd Friday and Farmers Market started with a bang in May and has been building steam ever since. The final event of the season will be Friday, Oct. 8, from 4 to 7 p.m. Realtor® Anne Michael Greene said that the idea for the market was to develop something similar to First Fridays in Warrenton. She said that the farmers market portion of 2nd Friday evolved in response to an inquiry from local resident Wanda Butler. Greene said that Butler initially posted in one of the local Facebook community groups

Marshall resident Ursula Baxley and Brian Noyes of The Red Truck

and reached out to Marshall Moving Forward through its website. “Marshall needs more community events like farmers markets,” Butler wrote. An initial meeting was set up with Butler of the Kitchen Door, Bobby Doane of Field & Main, Realtor Brenda Payne, John Rowe and Terri Hill of Marshall United Methodist Church, Samantha Walker of Trickle Creek Farm and Nichole Stinson and Marilyn Brown of Moonshine Mountain Farm. Doane recruited additional vendors for the market with help from the first three vendors who expressed interest and Natalie Ortiz, organizer of the Warrenton Farmers Market. The organizers settled on a day that wouldn’t interfere with other farmers markets in Upperville, The Plains or Warrenton. Doane is the president of Marshall Moving Forward, a non-profit started earlier this year “to support and promote businesses and the greater Marshall community and contribute to a high quality of life for locals and visitors alike, through advocacy, promotion, fundraising and organization.” Greene is the vice president; Field & Main owner Neil Wavra is secretary; and Paul Lawrence, a longtime local businessman, is trea-

surer. Greene said that the group is creating its bylaws now and is looking to add board members. Greene said, “We sent a message to merchants suggesting they stay open late or offer a special those nights. The month of May was great. We had 20 vendors right out of the gate.” Doane said that month to month, about 25 vendors show up consistently; there are 34 on the roster. Marshall Moving Forward raised money to pay for portable bathrooms, signage and musicians, who bring a festival feel to the area around the market. Vendors set up in the parking lot of H&H Auto Garage, and the musician plays at a little pavilion near Johnny Monarch’s double-decker bus restaurant, at the corner of Main Street and Frost Street. Picnic tables encourage visitors to grab some food, catch up with neighbors and let the kids play in the park-like setting. “Everybody just loves it,” said Greene. “It’s a great opportunity for a ‘meet and greet’ in the center of town.” It’s been good for the vendors, she said. “The Fauquier Heritage Society set up a table and discovered that lots of people hadn’t known they existed. They were really pleased” to reach a new audience.

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The Fauquier Heritage & Preservation Foundation shares its message at a recent farmers market. It’s been positive for Marshall businesses too. Doane said that Marshall Curated, The Whole Ox; Booth & Nadler Studio; The Rooms Up There; Middleburg Humane Resale Boutique; Designer Finds; Joe’s Pizza & Subs; Field & Main; and Red Truck Bakery have all been consistent participants. In June, Bears Soft Serve hosted a special fundraiser to support Middleburg Humane Foundation on the evening of 2nd Friday. On the same night, Marshall United Methodist Church hosted a hot dog fundraiser. “It has been really great to see all of Main Street becoming involved in the event,” said Doane. See MARKET, page 22

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A robin leaves the nest and a squirrel moves in at Marshall Curated By Aimée O’Grady

Special to the Fauquier Times

Entering Marshall Curated’s spacious and well-lit showroom feels like walking into a well-organized barn. The first section of the store holds consignment items from different decades. The 5,000-square-foot main floor showroom offers antiques from 17 retail vendors; the second floor carries vintage rental items. The store will celebrate two years on Main Street, Marshall this November. Beyond the consignment pieces are vendor display sections that include floral pieces, vintage kitchenware, glassware, furniture items and complimentary décor with continually refreshed inventory. Vendors sign a three month-lease, but many remain indefinitely. A child’s plush bear sells for $6; a hand-carved vintage wooden horse sells for $1,500. Occupying the corner of Frost and Main streets in Marshall, the shop offers two display windows to draw in customers. The Frost Street window has a back-to-school theme right now, with classroom items and a nod to Mother Goose nursery rhymes for younger kids. The Main Street window contains some of owner Rosanna Smith’s favorite pieces -- vintage globes. “I’ve been collecting globes for nearly 15 years,” she said. The globes, which are ubiquitously popular, symbolize the message to repurpose and shop vintage to help save the world.” While collecting and designing with antiques has become a passion for Smith, her salvaging ways are also an effort to promote her “reduce, reuse and recycle” philosophy. In the center of the Marshall Curated showroom is a large wooden countertop, original to the building when it was a hardware store. Behind the countertop is unique shelving -originally the glass cutting station at the back of the store. Smith, with a keen eye to repurpose items, simply tipped the structure with vertical cubbies on its side to make shelves. Accessible from a Frost Street entrance is the rental arm of Marshall Curated, Bella Villa Antiques and Vintage Rentals. Upon ascending a steep staircase, clients will find a 5,000-square-foot storage space that holds elegant, high-end antique fur-

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Marshall Curated has hundreds of unique treasures on display from a host of vendors. niture, tableware and accents. What began as a collection of items Smith simply couldn’t part with has become a rental business for wedding, event and photography clients. By appointment, clients peruse luxurious furniture that harkens back to elegant events featuring formal attire and sumptuous meus. Pieces are made of velvet, leather or damask materials, with tufted fabric and distressed wood. Complimentary pouf footrests and child-size seating and cribs are also available. Every piece has been given a unique name by Smith: Lucy Orange Mohair Chair, Pequena Cioccolata, Ruby/Regina Chair, Green Greta Damask Sofa, to name a few. With a generous selection, Smith meets with clients to determine likes and dislikes before helping them choose items suitable for their wedding or event. Once chosen, Smith hires professional movers to carefully move items to the rental location.

About the Owner

Smith is a first-generation American who grew up enjoying idyllic summers on the small island of Ischia off the coast of Naples, Italy, where both her parents were born. Although surrounded by antiquities for three months every year of her youth, it wasn’t until she was a young adult -- and met an East Coast American -- that her passion for antiques awakened. “My father emigrated moved to New York City from Ischia, Italy in 1967 and worked enough to marry my mom in 1971. They were lured to the West Coast because the weather

reminded them of home,” said Smith. It was her husband’s family that introduced her to antiques. “The Smith name historically describes people who made things,” she said of their serendipitous union. “He grew up with antiques, as his mother and grandmother had been collecting for years. They introduced me to decorating with antiques and inspired my appreciation for them,” said Smith. Kevin Smith was raised in an early 20th century 800-square-foot farmhouse in Gainesville on 200 acres that has been owned by his family for generations. “His family didn’t have a lot,” said Smith. “They often repurposed found things for their own use. At the time, it wasn’t as trendy as it has become to salvage. Back then, it was done out of necessity.” Smith and her husband lived in the farmhouse for 14 years before moving and transitioning the farmhouse to an AirBnB. “The fixer-upper we bought turned out to be a fixer-aller,” said Smith. “Always with a mentality toward salvaging, we didn’t want to trash the old metal roof, so we put it on a pavilion at the farmhouse.” The couple enjoys repurposing and salvaging items and struggles to dispose of anything with life let in it.

Launching a business

Smith opened the original Bella Villa, a retail antique shop, in Aldie after the couple settled on the East Coast. “I had always wanted to own my own business; I didn’t know what kind, so it was just an experiment,” she said of the business that has become a passion.

When one customer came in to buy dinnerware for her wedding, Smith asked what she would do with the items after the wedding. “It was with this customer that I began renting a few wedding items, in addition to selling retail items.” When the management of both retail and rental became overwhelming, Smith closed the retail side of the business. “Meanwhile, I had squirreled away all these items that I just wanted to keep. In my 800-squarefoot farmhouse, there was nowhere to store things.” Throughout this time, Smith had made connections in the local antiques market and met a woman named Robin Converse, who owned the Robin’s Nest in Marshall. “She had 10,000 square feet of space on two floors. She leased the second floor to me to store all the items that I had squirreled away. Everything was working out until Robin told me she was selling the building.” Faced with a decision to either relocate again or buy the building, Smith wrote a business plan and worked with Summit Bank to purchase all 10,000 square feet. “I created a sign that read, ‘A Robin Leaves the Nest and a Squirrel Moves In.’” Smith took the image of the squirrel as the Marshall Curated logo and, in November 2019, relaunched her business with vendors occupying the first floor on the retail side and her squirreled-away items available for rent on the second floor. Visit Marshall Curated at 8371 Main St., Marshall, from Thursday through Monday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the website is www.marshallcurated.com. Anyone interested is asked to watch social media for updates on their two-year anniversary celebration www.facebook.com/ marshallcurated and www.instagram.com/marshallcurated. (Due to scheduled road improvements in Marshall, Smith provides directions to access the Marshall Curated parking lot. Customers travelling north on U.S. 17 from Warrenton may turn left at Ashby Avenue, prior to the Main Street light. This road will snake and become Warren Street and Anderson Avenue, before becoming Frost Street. There, customers may turn right to access the rear Marshall Curated parking lot.)

Marshall’s popular 2nd Friday and Farmers Market will hold final event Oct. 8 MARKET, from page 21

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Next to Johnny Monarch’s double-decker restaurant is a grassy area with picnic tables.

Greene said that June “got rained out a little bit, July was hot but we still had 30 vendors.” It rained in August too, and it was set to rain on the rain date, too. “Within a day, though, we pivoted and reserved a spot in the Marshall Ruritan Club,” said Greene. September featured a kids’ day with games and activities. “We had great attendance in September. The weather was great,” she said. Greene said she appreciates seeing people from all different backgrounds, longtime residents she hasn’t seen in a while and newcomers too.

Doane said depending on the weather, about 200 or so show up to the monthly markets. County supervisor for Marshall Mary Leigh McDaniel is enthusiastic: “The 2nd Friday Farmers Market … has been a great addition to the Marshall community. It is a wonderful example of farmers and artesian vendors working together to showcase their products, and other Main Street businesses have joined in by staying open later hours and holding events the same evening. Kudos to Bobby Doane for spearheading the effort and to [fellow supervisor] Holder Trumbo (Scott District) for donating his parking lot.” Reach Robin Earl at rearl@fauquier.com

HAPPENING IN MARSHALL

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Calendar of events for Marshall ONE SATURDAY A MONTH ‘A relaxed car show’

What: Cars and Coffee, hosted by Callaway Classics When: Every second Saturday of the month; 8 to 11 a.m. Where: Callaway Classics, 8323 W. Main St., Marshall Details: Classic cars of any make welcome; SoBo food truck will be selling breakfast and coffee; children must be accompanied by adult Info: info@callawayclassics.com

TUESDAY, OCT. 5 TO SUNDAY, OCT. 10 2021 National Finals Sheepdog Trial

What: Annual competition to award champion sheepdogs When: Tuesday, Oct. 5 to Saturday, Oct. 9, gates open at 7:30; Sunday, Oct. 10, gates open at 7 a.m. Where: Belle Grove Plantation, Middletown, Virginia Details: Including 150 handlers from the United States and Canada who have qualified to participate in the finals; food sold by vendors Cost: Adults $14 per day, $36 for a three-day pass or $60 for a six-day pass; youth 7 to 16 and seniors 65 and older, $7 per day, $18 for a three-day pass or $30 for a six-day pass; youth 6 and younger, no charge Info: Anne Davis, 540-364-1828 or https://www. sheepdogfinalseast.com/

SATURDAY, OCT. 9 Orlean Day Festival

What: 206th anniversary of Orlean, Virginia

When: Saturday, Oct. 9, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Where: Orlean Market and Pub, 6855 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall Details: Live music, children’s activities, vendors selling seafood, BBQ, wine and beer Cost: Free ($20 per car for parking – proceeds go to Orlean Volunteer Fire Department)

SATURDAY, OCT. 16 Farm equipment auction

What: Fall farm equipment auction When: Saturday, Oct. 16; 9 a.m. Where: Fauquier Livestock Exchange, 7404 John Marshall Highway, Marshall Info: 540-364-1566

SATURDAY, OCT. 30 Pig-n-Jig

What: A pig roast, parade and family-friendly activities When: Thursday, Oct. 30; noon to 5 p.m. Where: Generation Grace Church, 4423 Grove Lane, Marshall Details: Featuring the Five of a Kind bluegrass band, a Halloween costume parade for children, rides and a pig roast Cost: Free

SATURDAY, NOV. 13 Auction

What: Poultry and small animal auction When: Saturday, Nov. 13; 9 a.m.

LIVE MUSIC Who: The Country Gentlemen Tribute Band When: Saturday, Oct. 2, 6 p.m. Where: Marshall Community Center Who: D.C. Strings October 2021 benefit concert When: Saturday, Oct. 9, 5 p.m. Where: Pemberly on Pond, 5063 Hideaway Hill Lane, Marshall Who: Paul Gilly and the Gunslingers When: Saturday, Oct. 23, 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Johnny Monarch’s, 8374 W. Main St., Marshall Who: Frayed Knots When: Saturday, Oct. 30, 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Johnny Monarch’s, 8374 W. Main St., Marshall Who: PC415 When: Sunday, Oct. 31, 3 to 6 p.m. Where: Johnny Monarch’s, 8374 W. Main St., Marshall Where: Fauquier Livestock Exchange, 7404 John Marshall Highway, Marshall Info: 540-364-1566

SATURDAY, DEC. 4 Marshall Christmas Parade

What: Community holiday celebration co-sponsored by Marshall Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department and Marshall Moving Forward When: Dec. 4; 11 a.m. (lineup is at 10 a.m.) Where: Marshall’s Main Street Info: https://www.mightycause.com/organization/ Marshall-Moving-Forward

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COLTON QUAKER TO THE RESCUE Freshman’s late TD helps Kettle Run football hold off James Wood, 42-28

Freshman Colton Quaker (No. 22) had a big game, making three tackles and running in the clinching touchdown. Other Cougar stars were Beau Lang, who completed 11-of15 for 193 yards and two TDs, Jacob Robinson (six catches, 117 yards, TD) and Peyton Mehaffey (76 rushing yards). Lang was named Homecoming King at halftime.

By Peter Brewington Times Staff Writer

The start of the Northwestern District schedule brought urgency to Kettle Run’s showdown against previously undefeated James Wood last Friday. Played before a pumped-up Homecoming crowd, the Cougars began their playoff push with a needed win, building a big lead and holding on to beat the talented Colonels 42-28. In a game that had plenty of thrills, Kettle Run (4-1) used an 80yard pick six interception return by Kamran Dinicolantonio to take a 7-0 lead and never trailed, building solid leads of 21-7, 28-7, and 35-14. But James Wood (3-1) made life nervous for Cougar faithful, fighting back to make it 35-28 late in the third quarter. “We made it a point to reiterate that we were still ahead, and not to let the wheels fall completely off,” said Kettle Run coach Charlie Porterfield. “Knowing how good James Wood’s staff is, we did not expect

Kettle Run-James Wood year-by-year 2021: Kettle Run 42-28 2019: James Wood 36-21 2018: Kettle Run 41-14 2017: Kettle Run 47-26

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them to let up. We knew they still had stuff in their playbook they wanted to get out.” Coming in for injured running back Peyton Mehaffey with the game on the line, freshman Colton Quaker rescued the Cougars with four huge runs in a game-clinching drive. Quaker’s 11-yard touchdown run with 8:11 left accounted for the game’s final points. “That was a great spark from a young kid. He was the next fullback in. We thought he was our next best guy,” said Porterfield of Quaker, who also starts at linebacker.

Kamran’s moment

stride. I don’t think a THIS WEEK’S GAMES After stopping cornerback could be KETTLE RUN (4-1): Friday Kettle Run’s opening at Liberty, 7 p.m. in a much better setdrive, James Wood up (for a pick six),” LIBERTY (0-3): Friday drove deep into CouHOME vs. Kettle Run, 7 p.m. said Porterfield. gar territory. Upon James Wood reFAUQUIER (1-4): Friday at reaching the red zone, sponded less than 15 Mlllbrook, 7 p.m. Colonels quarterback seconds later when Jared Neal saw his Wes Brondos raced swing pass pop off the hands of receiv- 34 yards for a TD to make it 7-7 with er Jaden Ashby right to Dinicolantonio 7:17 left in the quarter. near the right flat, and he raced unThe Cougars scored three straight touched for 80 yards to the end zone to TDs in trying to turn the game into make it 7-0 after Ella Slevin’s kick. a rout. “Kam jumped the play and read it and it tipped into his hands in full See FOOTBALL, page 26

Dominant Gray takes medalist honors as Kettle Run wins district golf title, regions next By Peter Brewington Times Staff Writer

Kettle Run won their sixth consecutive Class 4 Northwestern District tournament Monday, shooting 326 at Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club. Kettle Run senior Ben Gray won the individual title by two shots with a 3-over 75, followed by Handley senior Jack Thome and James Wood senior Caden Ganczak, who each shot 77. Gray was consistent, shooting 37 on the front nine and 38 on the back. He took the lead for good when he parred the 12th hole. “Ben’s doing what he’s been doing all year. In my mind he’s the best player in the conference hands down. It was not even his best day and still won,” said Kettle Run coach Chris Ferrell.

The Cougars advanced to the Region 4C tournament on Oct. 5 at Winchester Country Club, along with Handley (334) and James Wood (336). Kettle Run previously clinched a region berth by winning the regular season title, so Ferrell looked at Monday as a tuneup to their stated goal of making the state tournament, which requires a top two placing at regionals. “I’m happy with the win, but we’ve got a long way to go to states. I told them that on the way home,” said Ferrell. Despite dominating their district Kettle Run has never made states. “This team has all the intangibles. They’ve shot 298 before. I want to focus on that this week leading to regionals,” Ferrell said. Ferrell said Monday’s score was adequate, but would likely not be good enough to outscore rivals from

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Kettle Run’s victorious Northwestern District tournament championship team includes from left Hayes Talomie, coach Chris Ferrell, Evan Gentry, Ben Gray, Colin Doyle, Brian Slaughter and Jack Wargo. The Cougars next play Oct. 5 at the region meet at Winchester Country Club with the top two making the Oct. 12 state meet. Loudoun County at regions. “To be competitive we need 310,” said Ferrell, who wants to see his guys improve by 16 strokes. Other Kettle Run scores Monday included Evan Gentry, whose 78 was good for fifth place, followed by Colin Doyle at 86 and Jack Wargo at 87.

The Class 4 meet is Oct. 12 at Glenrochie Country Club in Abingdon. If Kettle Run does not make it as a team, Ferrell expects Gray, and perhaps another Cougar, to make it as individuals. “I’m not worried about Ben at all. He’s a gamer,” Ferrell said.

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Kettle Run’s Contessa Falsone (left) goes head-to-head with Falcon Skyler Furr.

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Balgavy, Perino lead Kettle Run volleyball past Falcons in four close sets By Fred Hodge

Special to the Fauquier Times

Last Thursday was a seminal moment for the Kettle Run Cougar volleyball team. The young squad has struggled at times this fall in Northwestern District contests and held a 1-3 league record entering a battle against Fauquier. Their breakthrough moment arrived with a Homecoming week victory over the arch-rival Falcons, 2522, 26-24, 21-25, 25-18. The Cougars are now 6-5 and 2-3 in district. “After the match, I told the team that this is the statement that I wanted them to make,” said Kettle Run coach Mike Howard. “We still have a lot of work to do in cutting down on mistakes. We are getting better with each match.” Howard’s chief aim was to improve first-set performance. Often sluggish to open matches, Kettle Run sometimes played from behind and had to spend considerable energy to stay in contention. Fauquier bolted to a quick 7-2 lead behind three service points by Marcela Lawhorn and a pair of Cougar service errors. But the tide began to swing to the Cougars as the Falcon service game broke down with four straight service gaffes. Three Haley Balgavy service points pushed the hosts ahead i14-11 lead, which they never relinquished. “We did what we needed to do by taking the first set. For a lot of my players, this was the first time playing in a rivalry with an atmosphere like this,” Howard said.

THIS WEEK’S MATCHES

FAUQUIER: Thursday at Millbrook; Oct. 5 HOME vs. Sherando KETTLE RUN: Thursday at James Wood; Oct. 5 at Handley LIBERTY: Oct. 4 HOME vs. Sherando; Oct. 5 at Millbrook Fauquier was down one starter with another coming off illness, but coach Jen Linthicum said the result boiled down to a nuts-and-bolts issue. “I was still confident, and the girls talked as they were too,” said Linthicum. “Service reception and defense were the name of the game, and we just couldn’t string it together.” The second set was a classic nail biter, with nine ties. A five-point run by Lawhorn led to a 21-15 Falcon edge before the sideout. Balgavy responded with four important points off three kills to narrow the gap to 22-20. Then Fauquier did not score off its final five services as the Cougars won the set 26-24. Cougar Ashley Wise provided set point with a kill from the right side. What happened to the Falcons? “No idea, best I can say is nerves,” Linthicum responded. “We haven’t played with a crowd like that in over a year.” Howard was elated at his team’s play. “When we got the side out and Haley made the run to get us closer... she gives us a spark when needed,” he said. See VOLLEYBALL, page 26

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A UNIQUE CROSS COUNTRY RELAY RACE Falcon girls place 13th, FHS boys 21st, LHS boys 30th at Mechanicsville By Fred Hodge

Special to the Fauquier Times

The usual cross country competition features a pack of competitors running a prescribed course, running separately. The squads from Fauquier and Liberty used a totally different format last Saturday in the annual RVA Relays event at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville. Each school could enter teams of five runners for A, B and C level races. The quintets formed relay teams, with each competitor running one 2,500-meter leg instead of the usual 5,000-meter race. Their combined efforts determined a squad’s placement . In addition to the different format, the true highlights of the meet come with the boys and girls A races, which are run after sunset over hill and dale. The course is lit by using banks of lights, and sections of the course are outlined by strings of light to provide a holiday atmosphere. Fauquier’s top girls unit of Eva DelGallo, Mackenzie Hodul, Meme Merchant, Cassidy Scott and Kiki Wine ran to 13th out of 42 teams over the 12,500 meters. No times were included in the posted results. Deep Run won the race. In the boys A race, Fauquier placed 21st of 48 squads using the team of Colin Ashby, Hans Burch, Peter Paccassi, Jonas Reutzel and Nick Warren. Liberty’s Owen Rogers. Aidan Neidich, James Lacey, Jacob Phelps and Cole Hoffman finished 30th. Grafton was that champion. Liberty’s girls could not compete in the relay with only four runners. Those Eagles ran instead in the girls extras field of 168 entries. Maya Turner and Kayla Lopez took third and fourth, respectively, with Natalie Taylor 14th and Alaina Marek 23rd. In the combined boys B and C race of 65 schools, Falcons Reese Brown, Josh Burke, Joe Frisk, Evan Hunter and Connor Mollberg comprised the B unit and took 17th. Taking 43rd as the C relay were James Lawrence, Julian Major, Andrew Mossman, Quaid Teachy and Edison Wright.

Close match goes Kettle Run’s way VOLLEYBALL, from page 25 The third set went to Fauquier, as a seven-point Leah Kelso service widened a 9-8 lead to 16-8, and Kettle Run did not recover. Meredith Scott served set point off a Caroline Towle kill down the left side. The Falcons retained the momentum into the fourth set by creating a 12-8 gap. The hosts fought back for a 14-14 tie before Fauquier regained the edge at 16-15. The roof then fell onto the Falcons. Cougar Mia Jones notched five points for a 19-17 lead. Zoe Lilly then scored the match’s final points, While Kettle Run was basking in the win, Fauquier was left to search for answers. Linthicun believes that loss will lead to improvement. “I have some sad girls,” she said. “This team cares so much. I had at least three girls after the game text me asking what they could have done better and sorry they played so badly.” Balgavy and Madison Perino were the Cougars’ top servers with

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Kettle Run’s Madison Perino (No. 2), Zoe Lilly (No. 6) and Haley Balgavy (No. 14) and Mattie Heflin (in green) enjoyed beating Fauquier last week. 18 and 11 points, respectively, with both recording five aces. Jones and Lilly both had 10 points. Tessa Falsone had a strong night patrolling the net to finish with 12 kills out of her middle blocker slot. Lilly also posted 11 kills. For Fauquier, Lawhorn (13), Towle (12) and Emma Edwards (nine) lead the service crew, Skyler Furr, Towle and Scott all posted six kills. Fauquier won the raucous junior varsity match, 20-25, 25-18, 15-10.

Falcons down Handley

Before playing Kettle Run, Fauquier shook off rust from a nine-day COVID hiatus to down visiting Handley, 25-21, 25-13, 25-18. Kettle Run had dropped a 25-22, 25-17, 25-19 decision at Sherando. Linthicum said she expected a slow start after being completely idle for more than a week. The team hit top gear midway through the second set and sped away. The night’s highlight was a 10-point Towle service for a 13-3 third-set lead.

‘No one ever panicked. We were still in control.’ FOOTBALL, from page 24 Abram Chumley looked like a baseball outfielder as he twisted to catch a 50-yard TD pass over his shoulder from Beau Lang in the middle of the field, then ran up the right sideline to make it 14-7. Lang made it 21-7 on a 15-yard TD run, then later connected with dangerous Jacob Robinson on a 25-yard TD strike across the middle of the end zone as the Cougars bolted ahead 28-7 early in the second quarter. James Wood blocked a punt at the KRHS 6-yard line and soon scored on Jaden Ashby’s 7-yard run to make it 28-14. Kettle Run tried to put the Colonels away in the third quarter as Jordan Tapscott scored on a 19-yard reverse to complete an 11-play, 69yard drive and make it 35-14 with just 1:23 left in the third. Surely, the Colonels were done, right? Not so fast. Kettle Run kicked deep to the speedy Ashby, which proved a mistake, as he went 79 yards through the Kettle Run defense to make it 35-21. Lang threw an interception on Kettle Run’s next series, and James Wood soon made it 35-28 when Neal hit a wide-open Zack Rose on first down for a 37-yard TD to make it 3528 with 28 seconds left in the third.

Field hockey update

The Fauquier-Liberty field hockey game at Liberty was postponed on Sept. 22. Elsewhere, Kettle Run dropped a Northwestern District game at Meridian 1-0 on Sept. 21 and Sept. 20 home contest vs. burgeoning Loudoun County power Independence 9-0. FHS fell 2-0 at North Stafford on Sept. 20. This week, Fauquier was at Kettle Run on Sept. 28, with Meridian at Liberty the same day. On Thursday, Highland visits Kettle Run.

Senior placekicker Ella Slevin continued her superb season on Homecoming, going 6-for6 on extra points. Jack Pechin is the holder. PHOTO BY RANDY LITZINGER

But the Cougars had a response. Taking over on their own 30, they went 70 yards in four minutes to rebuild the lead. Peyton Mehaffey had two huge runs of 23 and eight yards before leaving with a leg injury. In came Quaker, who had four straight runs of nine, seven, five and 11 yards for a TD to give his team a huge lift. “I’m proud he handled it so well,” said Porterfield of Quaker. “No one ever panicked. We were still up and felt in control,” said Porterfield of the dwindling lead. Still, he admitted kicking deep to James Wood’s Ashby was a mistake, as were the interception and subsequent TD pass that tightened it. “We would have been happier if we had made stops on those two plays. But the defense settled down, and the offense got it back for a drive and eating up the clock one more time late in the game,” he said.

Liberty-Kettle Run next

After dropping their season opener to Heritage, Kettle Run has won four in

a row. Now the Cougars are 1-0 in district heading into Friday’s game at Liberty (0-3), which is coming off a bye. “People are trying to discredit them but we’re not doing that over here. They’re a good team and when they figure it out they’re going to be hard to stop,” Porterfield said.

Handley beats Fauquier 28-14

Fauquier (1-4) had no answer for Handley’s Stephen Daly, who ran 20 times for 328 yards and two touchdowns in Friday’s 28-14 win at Falcon Field. Playing in its district opener, Fauquier took a 7-0 lead on Andrew Olney’s 1-yard touchdown run, but the Judges forged ahead 14-7 by halftime on Emerson Fusco’s 20-yard TD run and Daly’s 95-yard TD run. Handley (5-0) made it 21-7 on an 85-yard TD pass from Davion Butler to Jacob Duffy. Daly had a 2-yard TD run to make it 28-7 with 4:53 left in the third quarter Kaden Fox added the Falcons’ second TD on a 3-yard run.

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Stone Hill Farm offers eye-catching views This New England-style Cape Cod home is situated on 18 acres with pleasant mountain and pastoral views. It features oak floors throughout, with solid pine doors and two wood-burning fireplaces. The premier bedroom, with updated bath and large walk-in closet, is located on the first floor. Upstairs, there are

two bedrooms, a full bath and a sitting room. The kitchen is complete with stainless appliances and a passthrough to the dining room. Off the family room, there is a 28-foot covered porch and a greenhouse with skylights. The lower level offers a walkout in-law suite with a kitchen,

one bedroom, a sitting room and an updated bath. Along with a two-car garage, a large stone patio is bordered by large azalea and holly bushes and lots of shade trees on the lawn. Additionally, there is a five-stall stable with an 11-foot-wide center aisle and tack room.

This listing is exclusively held with Allen Real Estate, Tray Allen 540-222-3838 or Joe Allen 540229-1770. The property is listed for $850,000. Allen Real Estate Co. Ltd. O: 540-347-3838 info@allenrealestate.com

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These property transfers, filed Sept. 16-22, 2021 were provided by Clerk of the Court of Fauquier County. (Please note that to conserve space, only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed. The kind of instrument is a deed unless stated otherwise.) Top Dollar Deals: $32,159,714 and $7,543,636 in Center District Cedar Run District Todd A. Tucker to Matthew David Speidel, 7566 Bald Eagle Drive, Warrenton. $720,000 Michelle S. Anthony to Matthew Frederick Schafer, 6622 Clarkes Meadow Drive nr. Bealeton. $415,000 Erika Mahaney to Marcia Jane Soule Tr., 7337 Atlee Road nr. Warrenton. $629,000 Sean W. Whitacre to Russell J. Fragar, 4 acres at 9289 James Madison Hwy. S. of Warrenton. $461,000 NVR Inc. to Christopher Lee Putnam, 0.5889 acre at 7716 Warrenton Chase Drive, Warrenton. $786,495 Patrick E. Hartzell Jr. to Joshua Falcon Sr., 2.4162 acres at 10393 Messick Road nr. Midland. $460,000 Timothy J. Coster to Dennis G. SalamancaRomero, 0.6725 acre at 7774 Millfield Drive, Warrenton. $574,900 Peter James Lee to Joseph William Thuillier, 0.5739 acre at 7490 Suncrest Drive nr. Warrenton. $375,000 Kevin R. Burnette to David Gailey, 7437 Coblentz Avenue, Warrenton. $755,000 Jamie R. Gammon to Gary C. Hill, 0.5745 acre at 6426 Bob White Drive, Warrenton. $688,000

Jackson Glen Drive nr. The Plains. $485,000 Ashley Gibalbi to Rachel Bowman, 1.0778 acres at 6197 Edwards Drive, Broad Run. $532,500 Rockford Westfall to Ayma Khan, 10 acres at 5563 Carletan’s Lane nr. The Plains. $789,900 Jane Carter Bishop Tr. to John M. Orsmond, 50 acres at 5369 O’Bannon Road S. of The Plains. $995,000 Charles D. Scofield to Chandru A. Malkani, Unit 204 at 6696 Club House Lane nr. Warrenton. Center District Martin Chris Petersen Tr. to Jonathan Shae Marley, $395,000 Nirav Jivraj Avaiya to Edwin Sontay Perez, 1.3355 7102 Westmoreland Drive, Warrenton. $575,000 acres at 5366 Lee Hwy., New Baltimore. $400,000 Brandon M. Lillard to Lydia H. Conover, 771 Jonathan S. Ressler to Travis N. Barber. 5.5537 General Wallace Court, Warrenton. $365,000 acres at 6183 Cooper Lane nr. Broad Run. David G. Rawlings to Cyd Marie Diaz Ruiz, 720 $640,000 Lancrel Road, Warrenton. $627,100 Ruby B. Viers to Teddy S. Williams, ¾ acre and Eduardo Jose Rosa III by AIF to Moroni Verlan 0.106 acre at 5265 Old Alexandria Turnpike, New Redd, 1.725 acres at 7300 Blackwell Road, Baltimore. $25,000 Warrenton. $720,000 Leigh Ann Doss to Jeremy Christian Staudt, 4042 Richard Martin Sauer Tr. to Gary E. Miller, 7160 Wilkes Court nr. Warrenton. $670,000 Manor House Drive, Warrenton. $602,000 Rodney Hasler to Kelly King, 2.7440 acres at 7217 Still Waters Farm LLC to Baldwin Street LLC, 25 acres at 5441 Baldwin Street, Warrenton. $900,000 Blackwell Road, Warrenton. $801,000 Jonathan Robert Stone to Christopher Alan Wells, Steven D. Church Tr. to Amy S. Ressler, 267 6037 Whippoorwill Drive nr. Warrenton. $649,900 Fairfield Drive, Warrenton. $295,000 William Henry Scott V to Walter F. Keating III Wilson Land LLC to Amazon Data Services Inc., 81% interest in 41.80464 acres on Blackwell Road Tr., 5 acres at 3309 Rectortown Road, Marshall. and U.S. Rt. 17 Bypass and Lee Hwy., Warrenton. $851,000 Lee District $32,159,714 North Forty Aspen LLC to Aspen Club LLC, Marshall District MFW Holdings LLC to Amazon Data Services 10.1540 acres on Village Center Drive, Bealeton. Inc., 19% interest in 41.80464 acres on Blackwell William L. Beach to Gladys Baumbach, 3.0832 $18,249,000 Road and U.S. Rt. 17 Bypass and Lee Hwy., acres at 4154 Fiery Run Road nr. Linden. North Forty Aspen LLC to Aspen Club LLC, Warrenton. $7,543,636 $510,000 9.9823 acres off Willow Drive & Station Drive, Mark S. Letosky to David DiGiorgio, 6614 Rising Phoenix Investments LLC to Bit Properties Bealeton. $5,451,000 Lancaster Drive, Warrenton. $511,000 LLC, 0.73-4 acre at 5090 Old Tavern Road nr. Roberto Jose Melendez-Morales to Wayne S. The Plains. $625,000 Scott District Conklin, 2 acres at 7228 Covington’s Corner Road, Bealeton. $329,900 John Lee to Nathan Hensley, 2 acres at 4175 Upton H. Richards Estate by Executors to Stanley L. Heaney Jr. to Alec S. Kestner, 305 N. Duey Road, Remington. $275,000 Nicole F. Eckley to Anne M. Garcia, Unit L at 11242 Torrie Way, Bealeton. $169,000 Richard C. Boyd Jr. to Joseph Philip Galindo, 6586 America Way, Bealeton. $435,000 PRP II Pals LLC to Kara Lynn Jackson, Lots 1-32 of Boyd M. Smith Subdivision Block B on Tin Pot Run Lane, Remington. $210,000

Gwynanne Rogers, 5.5327 acres at 3302 Cool Springs Lane, Delaplane. $179,900 Kendra M. Yount to Yesica Berumen Arellano, 0.3380 acre at 4136 Melody Lane, Marshall. $350,000 R. Snowden Clarke to Jessica Linehan Tr., 0.9180 acre at 9216 Patrick Street, Upperville. $400,000 Maillim Dianne Empie to Jorge Posada Morris, 1.009 acres at 9192 James Madison Hwy., 4 miles S. of Warrenton. $302,000 Sarah McClain to Ryan Bratt, 10.500 acres at 8420 Red Fox Lane nr. Warrenton. $13,000 Patricia Ellen Gerbracht to Nicholas Jason Morisi, 17.0634 acres at 6934 Hilltop Lane nr. Marshall. $900,000 Alex S. Borowsky Successor Tr. to Maura J. Fisher, 10.1513 acres at 6615 Timothy Lane nr. Warrenton. $807,000 Deanna H. Yoxthimer to Timothy Ward, 4056 Roberts Circle, Marshall. $549,000 Bonnie Barr-Briggs to Joseph Michael Garvey III, 34.9507 acres at 6009 Lake Sunset Lane, Hume. $1,100,989 David C. Garner to Jonathan Ressler, 10 acres at 10210 Cliff Mills Road, Marshall. $540,000 Robert B. Semple Jr. to Tyrus Hunter Berry, 96.1303 acres on Carrington Lane nr. Delaplane. $769,000 Sharon Kay Successor Tr. to Samuel Lynn Rogers, 5.5474 acres at 5847 Wilson Road, Marshall. $420,000 Matthew Todd Tuten to Jonathan C. Foster, 4.7031 acres at 5065 Leeds Manor Road, Hume. $800,000 Whiting Industrial LLC to Hunter Court LLC, Lots 2-A and 2-B on Hunter Court and Capitol Way, Marshall. $594,220

OBITUARIES

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | September 29, 2021

OBITUARIES Elizabeth “Betty Ann” Riley Noland Elizabeth “Betty Ann” Riley Noland, 82, of Catlett, VA passed away on September 25th at Prince William Hospital, Manassas, VA. She was born on August 16, 1939 in Fauquier County, VA, a daughter of the late Lewis Hamilton Riley and Mattie Armstrong Riley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George R. Noland, as well as her brother, Vernon L. Riley. She was a legal secretary for 43 years for Tiffany & Tiffany, Warrenton, VA. She was also proud to be a farmer and the matriarch of Nolandia Farm, and a part of the agriculture industry. She was a long time member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Catlett, VA, where she was director of the Altar Guild for many years. She is survived by her daughter and her husband, Lisa N. and Kalvyn Smith; one grandson, Kraig Smith (Heather Shinn), one nephew, Dwayne Riley (Vicki); two great-nephews, Kyle L. Riley(Alyssa), Kolby H. Riley(Shannon Black) and one great-niece Kelci Riley Thomas (Christopher), along with many special family and friends. Graveside Services will be held on Friday, October 1, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Catlett Cemetery, Catlett, VA 20119. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Catlett Volunteer Fire And Rescue, P.O. Box 280, Catlett, VA 20119 or to VITAS Community Connection Hospice, P.O. Box 645352, Cincinnati, OH 45264-5352 Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.

Ronald Farra Born: New York City, 11-17-34 - Died: Bristow, VA, 9-7-21 Ron was born in New York City, the son of Veronica Sweeney and Thomas Farra and grew up with four siblings. He attended Seton Hall and Center Moriches High School on Long Island and earned a master’s degree in school administration from SUNY Potsdam. He served as elementary principal in Saratoga Springs City School District for many years. His life was filled with music, dance, art, reading, travel, photography and sports. Ron and wife Joanna were avid skiers which led them to open Saratoga Mountain Cross Country Ski Touring Center at Saratoga Spa State Park in Saratoga Springs, New York. Ron and Joanna relocated from Saratoga Springs to Virginia in 2011 to be closer to family in Chantilly and Bridgewater. They were active Dunbarton community members often heard telling stories, playing bocce and pickleball with family and friends. Ron prided himself on being a life-long learner and participated in many adult education classes. His love of journalism and the outdoors led to authoring of numerous outdoor magazine articles and publication of several books. He and Joanna were active parishioners at Benedictine Monastery in Bristow, VA where Ron volunteered in The Place of Peace Gardens. He was pre-deceased by his loving wife Joanna, married 64 years and they are survived by daughters Kathleen Palermo of Chantilly, Virginia, Eileen Gallant of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, Christine Kiracofe of Bridgewater, Virginia and sons Michael Farra of Hollywood, Florida and John Farra of Heber City, Utah, ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Joseph Allen Kerns Joseph Allen Kerns, age 64, passed away peacefully at home on September 19, 2021. Son of the late Joseph Andrew and Bette (Moore) Kerns, he is survived by his wife of 39 years, Patricia (Pappano) Kerns; his children Philip Kerns (Meghan), Jennifer Gusmer (Matthew); grandchildren Ryder, Adalyn and Knox Kerns; sisters Jeanne Layne and Agatha JoAnne King. Joe dedicated 30 years of service to the Prince William County Police Department. A mass was held Monday September 27, 2021 at Saint Francis De Sales Catholic Church in Purcellville, VA.

Georgene Judith Clark Georgene Judith Clark, age 84, a resident of Warrenton, VA passed away on September 23, 2021. Georgene was born in Chicago, Illinois to William and Helen Davis as one of 10 children. She was an Archives Clerk for The Catholic Diocese of Arlington, Virginia for many years and always an active member of her parish. Georgene was affectionately known as “Lalaka” to her grandchildren. Georgene was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Curtis Clark; daughter-in-law, Betsy Clark; niece Clare Anderson; and seven siblings. She is survived by her three children, Curtis Clark, Jr. and wife, Cherry of Shenandoah, VA David Clark of Luray, VA and Catherine Riley (Clark) and her husband, Jeff of Warrenton, VA; two sisters, Isabelle Baldwin of Chicago, IL and Yvonne Davis of Chicago, IL. Twelve grandchildren, Megan Laures and husband, Blayne, Haley Riley, Mary Lee Ferrell and husband, Daniel, John Riley, Katy Clark, Molly Riley, Douglas Riley, Michael Clark, Mason Riley, Catherine Lamarre, Anna Joynt and husband, Jonathan and Luc Lamarre and wife, Kayla. Three great-grandchildren, Madeline Laures, Caileigh and Keagan Joynt. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 271 Winchester St., Warrenton, VA on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 11:00am. A future inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. Arrangements by Moser Funeral Home 233 Broadview Ave. Warrenton, VA 20186, 540-347-3431, online condolences can be made at moserfuneralhome.com

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OBITUARIES

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OBITUARIES Karen W. Richardson Karen W. Richardson, 69 of Warrenton, passed away at her home on Saturday September 25, 2021. The family will receive friends Wednesday September 29, 2021 at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave, Warrenton, VA from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with prayers beginning at 7:30. A funeral Mass will be offered Thursday September 30, 2021 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 271 Winchester St., Warrenton, VA. starting at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Bright View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations in Karen’s name to: www. warrentonpregnancycenter.org For a more detailed obituary and to leave online condolences, please visit www.moserfuneralhome.com.

Geneva “Jean” Randolph Geneva “Jean” Randolph, age 78, a resident of Amissville, VA, graduated to glory on September 25, 2021 at Fauquier Hospital, Warrenton, VA. She worked for Fauquier County for many years as a driver, working with challenged teens. She was a long-time member of Trinity Baptist Church in Warrenton, VA & faithfully served her Lord as the Nursery Directory for 25 years. Predeceased by her loving husband of 41 years, Thomas Lee Randolph; Survived by three children, Tina LaSasso (Burrell Brock III) of Raleigh, NC, Tammy Hockensmith (Mark) of Amissville, VA and Toni Randolph of Fairfax, VA; two grandchildren, Jeremy LaSasso (Marie) Warrenton, VA and Matt LaSasso of Raleigh, NC; great-grandchildren, Kailee LaSasso, Levi Herrington and Leia LaSasso. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Bright View Cemetery, 8265 Lunsford Road, Warrenton, VA 20187. (Masks will be required). In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Trinity Baptist Church (Missions Fund). Arrangements by Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA 20186, 540-347-3431. Online condolences can be made at moserfuneralhome.com

John H. “Jack” Bartenstein Elizabeth D. “Lib” Bartenstein A memorial service to honor the lives of Jack and Lib Bartenstein will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Little Fork Episcopal Church, 16461 Oak Shade Road, Rixeyville, Virginia. Interment will follow at the Little Fork Burying Grounds.

Thomas Downey Thomas Downey, 44 years old of Culpeper, VA and formerly Nokesville, VA passed away suddenly on September 19 at Fairfax Hospital. Tom is survived by his parents John and Virginia Downey, a brother Christopher, his sister Theresa, nephews Ethan Jenkins, Gavin Jenkins, Jackson Helbert, and his beagle Milton. It is important to note that everyone was Tom’s friend and are therefore considered extended family. A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM, Saturday, October 2 at the Pierce Funeral Home 9609 Center Street Manassas Va. 20110. In lieu of flowers friends are asked to send contributions to The American Red Cross www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html

Donny “Kirk” Copeland Donnie “Kirk” Copeland born April 7, 1962 in Rayville, La. Passed away on September 23, 2021. Kirk is preceded in death by his parents Buddy and Judy Copeland. Survived by his wife Carmen, son Kory Dane, his wife Lynnsey and this three grandchildren, Kade Grayson, Coralie Annette and Kenna Lynn, sister Kandi Kai Grimes, nephew Kage Grimes and niece Karah Grimes, stepson Austin and his wife Kassidy. As well as many aunts, uncles, cousin and friends. He was welcomed into his heavenly home by his parents. Kirk had a bachelor’s degree in Architecture from La Tech, loved cooking his gumbos or just cooking in general, loved playing his guitars, was the best POP POP around, loved laughter, being with family, he loved reminiscing with ole friends and stories of the past, was just and overall great guy. A memorial service will be held on October 8, 2021 at the Mountcastle Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Blvd., Dale City, Va. 22193 from 6pm – 8pm. Please join us in the celebration of Kirk’s life. There will also be a Memorial in Louisiana, to be determined at a later date.

OBITUARIES

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | September 29, 2021

OBITUARIES Candace Lee Strother 12/26/1954 – 9/18/2021 Candace Lee Strother, of Gainesville, VA passed away on Saturday, September 18. Born in Royal Oak, MI in 1954, she was predeceased by her loving parents Everette and Yvonne (Gardner) Strother of Rochester, MI. She was the cherished sister of Eric Strother of Glen Allen, VA and Cortney Strother of Berkley, MI. Candace graduated from Clawson High School in Clawson, MI in 1973, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hillsdale College. She later went on to earn a master’s degree in social work from Virginia Commonwealth University and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Candace had a rich and varied career, holding various positions in radio and television broadcasting, the federal government, and for the last 17 years, she served as an emergency services social worker for Prince William County, providing emergency mental health and substance abuse assessments and providing crisis intervention. During this time, Candace also maintained a private counseling practice. Her greatest passion was her devotion to God and her involvement in the Church of Christ. Candace founded a prison ministry program for women, taught classes in the local congregation and was an active teacher and speaker at various Ladies Day events. Service Information: The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 1 at the Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center St, Manassas, VA 20110. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 2 at the Fairfax Church of Christ, 3901 Rugby Rd, Fairfax, VA 22033. Interment will follow at a later date at Hanover Memorial Park Cemetery, Mechanicsville, VA.

Malcolm Dale Tolliver Malcolm Dale Tolliver, age 75, of Catlett, VA, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Fauquier Hospital, after a battle with lung cancer. His wife and daughter were by his side. Malcolm was born in Harlan, KY, on July 18, 1946, to the late Clarence and Phyllis (White) Tolliver, and grew up in Annapolis, MD. His many passions included cooking, discovering new foods and restaurants, music, gardening, exploring Virginia, and visiting with friends and neighbors. Malcolm served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, and worked for many years in transportation. Malcolm lived his final years in Fauquier County, where he and his wife of 51 years, Nancey Jo, enjoyed the peace and beauty of the countryside. In addition to his wife, Nancey Jo, Malcolm is survived by a daughter, Jessica Tolliver Shaw and her husband Nate, of Brooklyn, NY; two granddaughters, Josie and Pearl; a brother, Roger Tolliver (Kathie) of Chester, MD; two sisters, Sheila Rowles (Ed) of Asheville, NC, and Debbie Woolford (Tommy), of Hendersonville, NC, as well as several nieces and nephews. The family is holding a private service. Online condolences may be given at www.moserfuneralhome.com

Cora Rogers Born November 21, 1932, Mrs. Cora Rogers worked for the Fauquier County Public School System for more than 30 years as a primary grade school teacher. She retired in the mid 90’s. Mrs. Rogers passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2021. She is loved by a daughter, Paula Cotmand of Fairfax, Viriginia, a son-in-law Greg Cotman, a granddaughter Chelsea Cotman and Cora’s son Rodney Rogers of Warrenton, Virginia, a daughter-in-law Jatoris Rogers, granddaughters Natasha and Nia, and one grandson Rodney Rogers II. Mom, Rest in Peace and Joy.

Places of Worship FUNERAL VS. A WAKE Funerals and wakes are both types of ceremonies used to honor the dead and allow survivors to mourn and remember their loved ones. There are some significant differences between the two, although they can have a similar feel. In many instances, the wake is held the night before the funeral. Although the body isn’t always present, a wake gives those in attendance the chance to spend time with the deceased, reflect, tell stories, and spend time with family in a more casual atmosphere. Funeral traditions vary from religion to religion, but they tend to have more structure. A funeral service is typically led by a clergy member or other important community member. They may invite family and friends to speak. A funeral can and should be as unique as the life that is being celebrated. MOSER FUNERAL HOME wants to help you make the arrangements you want. Personalizing a funeral or memorial service can be therapeutic--it gives you and your family something to concentrate on as you relive memories. To learn more, please call (540) 347-3431 or see us at our 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton facility. We accommodate all families, treating each one as if they were our own. We strongly believe that a funeral service should be tailored to represent the life of the deceased. Our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY is located just outside of Warrenton. “If you would have me weep, you must first of all feel grief yourself.” Horace

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228 Appliances 5pc BR set, Sorrento Chris Madden Collection. dresser, mirror, 2-nightstands, chest. 571-344-4300 Free Brown China Cabinet, Lighted, 3 glass shelves, 3 doors shelves on the bottom. Very good condition. Contact cyndi@ pineridgegroup.com Smith Corona blue portable typewriter. Sterling model with c a s e . Ve r y g o o d cond. 571-344-4300

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45 RPM record collection original 50’s, 60’s app 2500 various prices 571-344-4300. Don´t limit your advertising to only the Internet!! $7 (items under $200 Free) will get your merchandise for sale items in print Classifieds and O n l i n e ! C a l l 540-878-2491, email to: jcobert@fauquier. com Deadline is Monday at 3 pm. Private party only. END ROLLS. We have newspaper end rolls. Very limited. Located at Fauquier Times, 540-347-4222. You must call to make pick up arrangements. Due to COVID. $5 each. JFK, Sinatra books/ magazines, M Jordan championship mini BB (set of 7) COA 571-344-4300 J. Gibbs 1991 football card as coach, racing book both autographed 571-344-4300. Lionel Trains, 1950´s Berkshire locomotive #284, cattle, caboose, crane cars, ect. Accessories also. 571-344-4300 L I T T L E B O Y S CLOTHES, shoes, sizes 5/6 to 7/8, excellent condition; $25 per large bag 540-740-3052 Winchester Area Man on the moon 7/69 magazine,books records (album, 45’s) 571-344-4300 Raisinettes Tony the Tiger key chains Peanuts uncut card sets Redskins yearbooks game day books 571-344-4300 SI magazines also swimsuit issues 1970present M Jackson mag (3), 78 RPM records 571-344-4300 Teeter Power 10 indoor rower, 2 way magnetic resistance, eliptical motion, bluetooth. $950. New cond. Possible trade for t r e a d m i l l . 540-270-0448 This Could be Your Ad! Call 888-351-1660

Garage/Yard Sales Moving/ Yard Sale: 10/2; 8a-? 11736 Battle Ridge Dr, Remington, 22734. Hand & power tools, Werner adjustable ladder, extension ladder, air compressor, 5550 watt generator w/ cords, gas trimmer, Husqvarna 42“ riding mower, push mower, wheelbarrow, yard tools, 2 power washers, furniture, DVD’s CD’s, plants, household goods, etc. Classified Ads Work Call 888-351-1660

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1922 Mason & Hamlin 5’8” baby grand piano, Warrenton, VA. Reconditioned in late ‘90s. Recently tuned. $17K, OBO Serious inquiries only. Contact 540-272-0082 or bodensjl@gmail.com.

273 Pets LOST & FOUND ADOPTIONS TOO!

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298 Lost PLEASE HELP us find missing 14-year old dog! Leia is a small, hard of hearing, scruffy terrier girl, black and brown with lots of gray. She was lost in Bear Wallow/View Tree, Warrenton area on Wednesday. Reward offered please call 202-213-2825.

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FOOD PANTRY 2nd & 4th Sundays

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Legal Notices NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 14, 2021, in the Warren Green Building at 10 Hotel Street in Warrenton, Virginia, and will hold a regular meeting and public hearings at 6:30 p.m. in the same location on the following: 1. ISSUANCE OF 2021 VRA SOLID WASTE REVENUE BONDS A public hearing on the proposed issuance of revenue bonds of Fauquier County (the “County”) in the estimated maximum principal amount of $15,000,000 (the “Bonds”). The purpose of the Bonds is to finance various capital projects related to the County’s solid waste system (the “System”), including (without limitation) (a) installing an evaporation unit with associated piping, pump stations and electrical infrastructure, (b) re-lining two leachate ponds and (c) closing landfill PN149 (including grading the landfill, installing a geotextile fabric layer followed by a soil layer, covering the landfill with a membrane cap and constructing storm water convenience channels, storm water ponds and a road system). The Bonds will be secured by a pledge of revenues of the System. The public hearing will be conducted as part of the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors scheduled to commence at 6:30 p.m. in the Warren Green Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia. Interested persons may appear at such time and place and present their views. (Terrilyn Pete, Staff)

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Legal Notices NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS OCTOBER 7, 2021 The Fauquier County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet for a site visit at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at the proposed Potomac Ministry Center located at 8437 James Madison Highway, Warrenton, Virginia. The Fauquier County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 7, 2021 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia to consider the following items: 1. SPECIAL PERMIT – SPPT-21-015369 – ASSEMBLIES OF GOD, INC. OF THE POTOMAC DISTRICT COUNCIL (OWNER/APPLICANT) – POTOMACMINISTRY CENTER – An application for a Category 6 Special Permit to allow a place of worship, PIN 6983-65-3190-000 and 6983-66-3096-000, located at 8437 and 8385 James Madison Highway, Cedar Run District, Warrenton, Virginia. (Kara Krantz, Staff) (The public hearing, which was closed on September 2, 2021, will be reopened.)

2. SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT TEXT-21-015901 – A public hearing to consider a Subdivision Ordinance Text Amendment to update Section 7-17 to amend curb, gutter and sidewalk requirements and the approval authority for Waivers. (Amy Rogers, Staff)

2. VARIANCE – VARI-21-015761 – PETER D. & LINDA D. RICH (OWNERS/ APPLICANTS) – RICH PROPERTY – An application for a variance of Zoning Ordinance Section 3-404 to reduce the minimum required front yard setback, PIN 6091-80-3984-000, located at 3381 Halfway Road, Scott District, The Plains, Virginia. (Amy Rogers, Staff)

3. SPECIAL EXCEPTION SPEX-21-015608, RFI WC, LC (OWNER / APPLICANT) – WARRENTON CHASE – A public hearing to consider an application to amend conditions of a previously approved Category 20 Special Exception (SE03-C-20) related to the development’s water storage facility. The property is described as Warrenton Chase and is located at the intersection of Duhollow Road and Frytown Road, Cedar Run District. (Various PINs) (Adam Shellenberger, Staff)

The application materials can be found on the Land Development Online Portal at: https://commdevpay.fauquiercounty.gov/Energov_Prod/SelfService#/home. Approximately one week prior to the public hearing, staff reports for all items will be available online at: http://agenda.fauquiercounty.gov/. To arrange a time to review files in person, please contact the Department of Community Development’s Planning Office at (540) 422-8210, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

SPECIAL EXCEPTION SPEX-21-015491, KARLA M. SORENSEN, TRUSTEE; MIDLAND ASQUIP, LLC; STUART LOGAN AURRE FOR ELIZABETH W. WINELAND, TRUSTEE; LAURA W. WINELAND; LAURA W. WINELAND, CUSTODIAN; RICHARD H. & ELIZABETH W. WINELAND JOINT TRUST; RICHARD H. WINELAND, TRUSTEE; AND ROBERT CARTER WINELAND (OWNERS) / ALLAN MYERS VA, INC. (APPLICANT) – ALLAN MYERS VA, INC. – A public hearing to consider an application for a Category 17 Special Exception to establish an asphaltmixing plant. The property is located at 5003 Midland Road, Cedar Run District. (PIN 7809-97-8983-000, 7819-07-3954-000 and 7819-07-4501-000) (continued from September 9, 2021) (Kara Krantz, Staff)

5. ORDINANCE TO ADMINISTER AND ENFORCE LOCAL TAXES ON SALE OR USE OF CIGARETTES – A public hearing to consider an ordinance pursuant to the authority of Code of Virginia §58.1-3830 to levy upon every person who sells or uses cigarettes within the County a tax of $0.40 per 20-cigarette package or $0.02 per cigarette for packs containing less than 20 cigarettes sold within the County on or after January 1, 2022. The Northern Virginia Cigarette Tax Board (“NVCTB”) is designated to promulgate resolutions, administer and enforce the cigarette tax. The NVCTB is authorized to assess and collect taxes, regardless of the due date, deemed in jeopardy. Persons liable for the tax must affix stamps to unstamped cigarette packages beginning within one hour of receiving them, collect and pay the tax, report to the NVCTB all information required by the NVCTB, pay taxes on lost or stolen cigarettes, and submit to audits and inspections. Certain persons liable for the tax must be approved by the NVCTB, pay a yearly registration fee, and post surety bond. Cigarette vending machines are governed by the ordinance. The ordinance prohibits cigarette sales to the public except from properly registered and licensed retail stores. All money collected as cigarette taxes under the ordinance are held in trust by the dealer until remitted to the NVCTB. Under the ordinance, any violation is a Class 1 misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $2,500.00 or imprisonment for up to twelve (12) months or by both, none of which relieves the person from the payment of any tax, penalty or interest. The ordinance also authorizes seizure or confiscation of cigarettes, packages, and vending machines, and sealing of vending machines. (Tracy Gallehr, Staff) Copies of the above files are available for review by contacting the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors’ office Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by calling (540) 422-8020. Interested parties wishing to be heard on any of the above are encouraged to send written correspondence in advance of the meeting to 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, VA 20186, or by e-mail to BOS@fauquiercounty.gov prior to October 14, 2021. The meeting may be viewed on Fauquier County Government Channel 23 and livestreamed at http://fauquier-va.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1. Citizens desiring to participate in the meeting remotely are required to register in advance. Instructions are available on the County website www.fauquiercounty. gov/government/board-of-supervisors/electronic-meeting-protocol. Citizens wishing to appear in person should arrive prior to the start time of the meeting. Comments will be limited to three minutes. Fauquier County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request. Citizens requiring reasonable accommodation for disabilities or requiring any other assistance related to the meeting should contact Ms. Renée Culbertson, Deputy Municipal Clerk, at (540) 422-8020.

Members of the public who would like to provide comments at a regular public meeting of the Planning Commission are encouraged to do so remotely in keeping with the County’s efforts to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus and protect the health, safety and welfare of the community. The meeting may be viewed on Fauquier County Government Channel 23 and can be livestreamed at http:// fauquier-va.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1. Citizens desiring to participate in the meeting remotely are required to register in advance. Instructions are available on the County website at www.fauquiercounty.gov/PCVirtualMeeting. Citizens wishing to appear in person should arrive prior to the start time of the meeting. No face covering is required if fully vaccinated. We ask that all persons in the room or building who are not fully vaccinated wear masks or face coverings. Comments will be limited to three minutes. Fauquier County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request. Citizens requiring reasonable accommodation for disabilities should contact Meredith Meixner, Planning Associate, at (540) 422-8210.

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VIRGINIA: IN THE JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS DISTRICT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF FAUQUIER IN RE: MALE CHILD BORN TO Danielle VanEeckhout on 8/29/2020 Case No. JJ017940-05-00 CONSOLIDATED ORDER FOR PUBLICATION The object of these suits is to fully and completely terminate all residual parental rights of the Unknown Father of the male child born to Danielle VanEeckhout on August 29, 2020, to the child. Based on an affidavit filed herein, the Court finds that there exist sufficient grounds for causing service of process by publication. Said Unknown Father of the male child born to Danielle VanEeckhout on August 29, 2020, the father, is hereby notified that his failure to appear on the hereinafter noticed date and at the time may result in entry of an order terminating his residual parental rights with respect to said child. The father is hereby notified that if his residual parental rights with respect to said child are terminated, he will no longer have any legal rights with respect to said child, including, but not limited to, the right to visit with said child or have any authority with respect to the care and supervision of said child. Further, the father will have no legal and/or financial obligations with respect to said child. Further, as a result of the termination of the father’s residual parental rights, the Department of Social Services of Fauquier County, Virginia, may be granted the authority to place said child for adoption and consent to the adoption of said child. This notice by order of publication is being provided pursuant to Section 16.1-263(A), Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. It is ordered that Unknown Father of the male child born to Danielle VanEeckhout on August 29, 2020, appear at the above-named Court to protect his/their interests on or before the 12th day of October, 2021 at 1:00 pm. Date: August 21, 2021. Melissa Cupp, JUDGE

Full name(s) of owner(s): Tate Armstrong Donaldson Trading as: VINT HILL RUM CO. 4200 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, Fauquier, Virginia 20187 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Distillery, license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Tate Armstrong Donaldson President/CEO Note: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.

Legal Notices OFFICIAL NOTICE VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE NOVEMBER 2, 2021 GENERAL ELECTION Registration Deadline October 12, 2021 at 5:00PM Voter Registration Location Office of the General Registrar 528 Waterloo Road, Suite 200 Warrenton, VA 20186-3011 Tel. (540) 422-8290

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TOWN OF WARRENTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING/MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Warrenton meet on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 6:30 PM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 21 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia. A Public Hearing will be held on the following item: VDOT Revenue Sharing Grant Applications - The Town of Warrenton applications for VDOT Revenue Sharing Funding for four separate projects contained in the adopted Capital Improvements Plan, including Main Street Improvements, Walker Drive/E. Lee Roundabout, Falmouth/E. Lee Roundabout, and Bear Wallow Road/Broadview Roundabout. Council will be introducing the projects to the public for comment. If selected for award by the Commonwealth Transportation Board during calendar year 2022, one or more of these projects will go into the VDOT 6-year plan for funding in FY2027-2028. Town Council will hold a Public Meeting on: Architectural Review Board Appeal – COA 2021-114. The Town Council will consider an appeal to a decision of the Architectural Review Board for a partial privacy fence on the property at 92 Winchester Street (GPIN 6984-34-4510). The property is zoned Residential (R-6) and is owned by Etsuko K. and Michael Keith MacDonald. People having an interest in the above are invited to attend the hearing and state their opinion regarding the above issues; no public comment is taken on the Public Meeting. However, the public is able to speak during Citizen Time. More information is available in the Department of Community Development located at 21 Main Street, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Town of Warrenton does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Town Hall meeting facilities are fully accessible. Any special accommodations can be made upon request 48 hours prior to the meeting.

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Warehouse Associates – must be willing to learn multiple jobs in the warehouse. Must be able to pull inventory accurately, safely, help load/ unload trucks. Customer Service Associates – positions avail for qualified, dependable individuals to work in an established retail operation. Previous retail exp & merchandising a plus. Must have good computer, organizational, & customer service skills. Knowledge in areas of farming, agriculture, animal care, & gardening a plus. Receiving Clerk – positions avail for qualified individuals to assist with receiving/inventory management. Must have good organizational ability, along with merchandising, computer, & customer service skills. Store hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All full-time positions offer health and dental insurance, 401k, vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay. Apply in person to any of the locations below: CFC FARM & HOME CENTER 15172 Brandy Road, Culpeper; 143 Washington, St., Warrenton; 12375 Harpers Run Rd., Bealeton Or send resume to: employment@cfcfarmhome.com No phone calls.

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BUSINESS SERVICE DIRECTORY Heating and Air Conditioning

For all your Heating and Cooling needs, call on

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BUSINESS SERVICE DIRECTORY Painting/Wallpaper

Painting/Wallpaper

Tree Service/Firewood

Roofing

Moving/Storage Painting/Wallpaper

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FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE Catlett | $250,000 Jeffersonton | $549,000 Front Royal | $412,500 Spacious Colonial in Popular South Wales This little gem is tucked away, privately situated Great find in the heart of Catlett in Fauquier Community, Features include a 2 Story Entry with on a large 5 are lot. From the road you cannot see County! Charming farmhouse on .34 acre, 9" Ceilings, Huge Office with Crown Molding, the front of the home, giving the feeling of hardwood floors downstairs, needs a little TLC. seclusion. A uniquely built colonial with a Dining Room with Detailed Molding & Plenty of Just off Rt 28 for an easy commute. New septic welcoming front porch, and balcony off the Room for Entertaining, Light Filled Kitchen with tank and pump installed in 2017. High speed owner's suite, quietly tucked in the trees, this Island and New Stainless Refrigerator & Comcast internet. Dishwasher. feels just like home. Call Kathy Holster | 703.930.0453 Call Mary Ann Dubell | 540.212.1100 Call Amber Castles | 703.399.5923

FOR SALE Amissville | $375,000 Totally Renovated on Over 3 Acres 3 bedroom, 2 Bath Rambler with unfinished walk-out basement. Open Floor Plan with Luxury Vinyl Flooring, Quartz Island and Counters, Stainless Appliances. Call Mary Ann Dubell | 540.212.1100

SOLD Culpeper | $400,000 SOLD! Above List Price! Let me do the same for you! Call Alex Wood | 540.222.7700

FOR SALE FOR SALE SOLD Remington | $499,000 Sumerduck | $249,000 Rixeyville | $355,000 16 acres of land zoned R1. Great wooded lot near end of Snake Lovely rambler sits on 1+ Acre country lot with farm on 2 Possible division available. The existing home needs Castle Road that gives lots of sides and mountain views. The home offers 3 bedrooms, to be torn down. 2 full baths, shed, full finished basement, inviting front privacy. Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659 porch and rear deck. Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659 Call Nancy Richards | 540.229.9983

COMING SOON PRICE REDUCTION PRICE REDUCTION $1,600,000 Broad Run | $541,000 Warrenton | $310,000 Midland | $1,600,000 Rare opportunity to own one of the historic homes Walk into this beautiful three level spacious Country Living at it's best. This Custom Ranch features Vaulted ceilings, 6 large Bedrooms and in the Village of New Baltimore, VA. This charming 4 townhome which backs to the WARRENTON baths on 65.9 mostly wooded acres with numerous trails. Open floor plan, with large kitchen bedroom, 3.5 bath 2-story Colonial, on 2 acres, Granite counter tops, with plenty of cabinetry. Main level is hardwood throughout, you'll feel like a GREENWAY(path) which leads to the dog park. Enjoy master in every bedroom. Sound Bat between every room. This 10,500 Sq Ft approx. completely offers a great location for commuters (just 10 the privacy the trees provide when you sit on your customized Ranch has much to offer and is also a Multi Family home which features a fully minutes from I-66), as well as a wonderful space for deck and sip your wine. equipped in law suite. teleworking. Call Diane Quigley | 703.732.5952 Call Judy Rose | 540.359.5366 Call Noel Schweitzer | 434.962.9455

FOR SALE Warrenton | $259,000 & $239,000 Two Lots Looking for privacy but want to be close to town?! Build your dream home on this beautiful 8 acre lot! Wooded and secluded. Enjoy the campfire set up on the lot. Access road installed a few years ago to the lots. Expired conventional perc site for both lots. Call Kateland Rich-Flinn | 540.270.8558

FOR SALE The Plains | $225,000 & $125,000 TWO LOTS 6 acre lot and 1.6 acre lot Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659

UNDER CONTRACT Goldvein | $475,000 Nothing says "Home Sweet Home" quite like a Cape Cod, and this house simply overflows with charm! A pretty gated walkway and wrap-around porch invite you in to a stylish interior with neutral decor and trendy interior design. Call Robin Garbe | 703.307.5092

Considering a Career in Real Estate? Call Herb Lisjak, Principal Broker | 703.753.7910