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PROPERTY TAXES

Changes coming to property tax bills Commissioner of Revenue Eric Maybach says Fauquier County will reassess property values every two years starting in 2028.

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NEWS

Family remembers paraglider, 77 State police are investigating after a 77-year-old paraglider was killed in a crash at Dominion Energy plant. PAGE 7

SPORTS

• Fauquier High football fell short by one score in a muddy battle with Warren County.

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BUSINESS

FEEDING THE COMMANDERS

Our writer followed along as chickens raised at Living Pastures Farm in Marshall were prepared and served up to Washington Commanders players at their training center.

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NEWS ENERGY

Power crunch could slow data center growth megawatts or those for which Dominion is routing or delivering power.

Ruby declined to discuss any individual projects, saying his company was evaluating their needs on a case-by-case basis. NOVEC spokesperson Lisa Hooker said her company would not discuss particular cases, either.

by P eter C ary Contributing Writer

Some big data centers in Virginia will have to wait up to three years longer than anticipated to get power from Dominion Energy — a situation that could stretch the planning, evaluation and electricity delivery process to as much as seven years.

That’s according to a letter the Virginia power company sent last month to its distributors, including the Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC), which serves much of Prince William County and parts of Fauquier. The delays are caused by a rapid increase in power requests accompanied by new efforts to organize power delivery, said company spokesman Aaron Ruby.

“We’re now in an unprecedented era of growing power demand,” Ruby said.

“In Virginia, we’re seeing 5% or more annual growth in power demand, which is like about five times greater than we’ve seen over the last couple of decades.”

Five years ago, a data center might request 30 megawatts of power for full operation. More recently, requests for 100 megawatts have become common, he said. That’s enough to power 25,000 homes.

“And today, we’re seeing data centers in the early stages of development of 1,000 megawatts or more,” he said.

It’s not yet clear how the power crunch will affect the timelines for some high-profile data center projects, including the Prince William Digital Gateway

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Transmission lines near Manassas National Battlefield Park were an impetus for the Prince William Digital Gateway. or the Devlin Technology Park. The letter indicates that projects in their earliest stages will face delays, while those whose power delivery is underway likely will not.

There are about 50 data center projects in some form of development in Prince William County and nine more in Fauquier.

To get a handle on the rapidly rising number of data center applications and the increasing power demands in each one, Dominion wants to deliver power to groups of data centers rather than to individual sites. The delays could also affect the tax revenue from data centers to local governments. The bulk of data center tax revenue comes from the computer equipment installed in the buildings. But operators may not buy their equipment until they are close to getting power, which could push revenue collections back several years.

Ruby said the current timeline to deliver power to a new data center usually takes three to four years, so the new timetable extends the clock to four to seven years. That timeline begins with developers discussing power needs with a utility at the same time they are planning and building the project with the goal of assuring that power arrives when the building is ready.

However, some data centers in Loudoun County’s data center alley are only getting partial power upon completion. That’s due to power line and substation deficiencies in the Ashburn area, which Dominion is scrambling to correct as early as next year.

The newly announced delays, however, will not affect all projects. That’s because the new timelines do not apply to data centers requesting less than 100

Key local projects In Fauquier County, the Amazon data center planned for Warrenton would likely escape the delays because it is projected to need less than 100 megawatts of power. The Remington Technology Park had its substation approved in 2018 and is sited next to a transmission line. CyrusOne on Vint Hill has submitted site plans, but other proposals in Vint Hill and near Remington are in earlier stages and could be on the new timeline.

The power crunch is not unique to Northern Virginia. According to the financial analysts at the investment bank TD Cowen, the wait time for data center power permits in Dallas is more than two years. In Atlanta, it’s up to six years.

“What’s going on in Virginia is not unique to Virginia,” Ruby said. “We are the largest data center market in the world, so maybe it’s particularly acute in Virginia, but I mean, all across the United States, utilities are dealing with the same challenges.”

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Future physicians credit Highland School for superior preparation

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This fall four Highland School graduates began the next phase of their daunting journey to becoming physicians.

These young women credit Highland for preparing them for the challenges of this demanding field and for clearing the many hurdles to achieving this level of success.

The new medical students agree on key elements of the Highland School program that inspired their journey toward medicine, and gave them an edge in the highly competitive process: • The demanding academic program — where excellence was expected, and support always provided — that prepared them for the rigor of college and medical school.

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NEWS

Feeding the Commanders Fauquier County chickens fuel NFL players

by M eredith O gilvie -T hompson

Contributing Writer

As the Washington Commanders were getting ready for another NFL season, the team’s executive chef, Connor McGuire, was busy behind the scenes designing menus to fuel peak athletic performance.

One key ingredient is heritage-type chickens from Fauquier County known as Freedom Rangers. They are a team fave that McGuire personally selected from Living Pastures Farm in Marshall.

Combining culinary expertise and cutting-edge nutrition science with the focus of a battlefield general — think combos of lean proteins, complex carbohydrates and energy-packed superfoods at almost unimaginable scale — McGuire’s offerings are as critical to game day success as the weight room.

“I’ve got chickens, split in half, which we brined overnight and let rest,” McGuire said. “Are you ready to get to work?”

I rolled up my sleeves, donned an apron and followed the young chef (at age 36, McGuire is one of the younger chefs in the NFL) into a refrigerated room.

McGuire tugged at a tall metal rack and explained how brining helps ensure salt gets into the muscles of the meat to lock in moisture. Everyone should brine their chickens overnight, he said.

I helped push the rack to two enormous sinks, where we unloaded the birds.

McGuire had made a marinade — orange juice, apple cider vinegar, avocado oil, Dijon mustard, paprika, onion, garlic and chili powders, cayenne pepper and a custom-ordered spice blend kept in a pantry of even an amateur chef’s dreams — that smelled so delicious I quickly stopped thinking about how the icy cold chickens were numbing my hands and how tiring it was mixing the marinade into several hundred pounds of flesh and bone.

“Jonathan (Elliott, Living Pastures’ founder) sets aside 50 chickens a month for The Commanders,” McGuire said. “He also sells us bone-in thighs and breasts.”

At about 4 pounds each, Living Pastures chickens are on the small side, which means they have lots of flavor and

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Washington Commanders Chef Connor McGuire prepares chickens from Marshall’s Living Pastures Farm as he prepares dinner for the players. cook quicker, according to McGuire. But they don’t last very long among the D-line.

McGuire, part chemist, part zoologist and part mathematician, is nothing if not precise. After a demo on how to position the chickens on the baking trays so they cook thoroughly and brown evenly, I was left arranging legs and wings and breasts at right angles under the watchful eyes of a recent high school graduate who is genuinely thrilled to be on his feet for 14plus hours a day training with the chef.

Though the season is only 18 weeks, McGuire works year-round. At its busiest, his kitchen caters to some 270 people — players, trainers, coaches and other key support staff — providing breakfast, lunch and an assortment of snacks, from performance-enhancing smoothies to old fashioned favorites like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and chocolate chip cookies, which align with the bodily demands of the team’s high-performance athletes.

“I plan the menu around the level of intensity on any particular day,” McGuire said. “If the players need a quick recovery, then the meals will be denser in calories.”

Raised in the Washington, D.C. area, McGuire — the middle son of three boys — grew up cooking alongside his mother, who he describes as a “great cook.”

At 23, he followed his mentor, Jon Mathieson, from Michel restaurant in McLean (where Jon was executive chef) to The Commanders’ kitchen. When Mathieson left five years later, McGuire took over. He was 29.

“When I started with the Commanders in 2013, they were getting grocery store chickens,” McGuire said. “Dining in the NFL has come a long way since then.

For a long time, it was an afterthought.”

Today, it is anything but. With less than two hours to go before a flood of ravenous athletes file in, trays in hand, McGuire’s team was hard at work. Brandon

Laurent, McGuire’s chef de cuisine, was busy cooking kale in a tilt server, the commercial kitchen equivalent of an aircraft carrier deck being rocked by high seas. He deftly tended to the kale while simultaneously removing loaves and loaves of freshly baked focaccia and his signature sourdough bread from industrial sized ovens.

“Everything is fine-tuned,” McGuire said. “The team is a family; the kitchen is a family.”

And everything is also about marinade and sauce — from the hundreds of steaks, quick-seared to lock in flavor, and trays of salmon filets, farmed organic from the Faroe Islands off Denmark, to Fauquier’s Living Pastures chickens.

“I had the chicken today,” said Commanders’ running back Austin Ekeler.

“Chicken is one of those things that can be very plain, but I give credit to our people in the kitchen. There’s always some type of spice, some type of sauce, that makes our food distinguishable from other teams I’ve trained with.”

Ekeler said he considers what he eats and its effect on his performance.

“For me, it’s always been about how I can continue to fuel my body with something that puts me in a position, so I feel good at practice,” he said, “so, I try and hit my macros, really make sure I eat a balance of proteins, carbs and fats.”

McGuire credits his time in professional kitchens for much of his knowledge, as well as his LinkedIn account, which he said is constantly buzzing with messages from companies all over the world.

“Sourcing the best food is key,” he said.

It certainly is the case with Living Pastures, McGuire said.

“We get the chickens whole. Jonathan’s chicken is much more difficult to butcher but completely worth it,” he said. “It’s healthier and more nutritionally fed. When I went out to [Marshall] to look at the chickens, I could see how healthy they are — is night and day from industrial chicken, both when they’re alive and when they’re butchered.”

Ekeler isn’t the only player who appreciates the local product “The chicken is my favorite,” said defensive end Efe Obada.

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NEWS PROPERTY TAXES

County to begin reviewing values every 2 years

by S olomon G ustavo

Contributing Writer

Fauquier County will move from assessing the value of real estate for tax purposes every four years to every two years starting in 2028.

Eric Maybach, Fauquier County commissioner of revenue, said he’s hired county residents to serve as in-house assessors, replacing outside contract workers, and the goal of both moves is to save the county money and give property owners more up-to-date information about their property values.

The shorter timeline should reduce surprises for property owners because there should be fewer big swings in property values, and thus fewer big swings in tax bills.

“A lot can happen to a particular neighborhood or area of a county in four years,” Maybach said.

He also promised better service with the new process. When property owners reach out with questions, they can expect his team will “not be rude, unhelpful or negligent,” Maybach said.

Shrinking the reassessment window brings Fauquier County more in line with the reassessment schedule of neighboring counties. Stafford, Culpeper and Warren counties all have twoyear reassessments. Prince William, Fairfax and Loudoun counties each have one-year reassessments.

The changes also should save Fauquier County more than $250,000 a year, according to Maybach.

The new in-house assessment team is in place, but the process has not yet begun. The first two-year reassessment will be done in 2028, with work beginning once property values are finalized for 2026. Property assessment notices also will be moved from October to late

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January or early February.

“The assessment team is busy verifying sales and ensuring that the underlying data for the parcels in the county is up to date and accurate,”

Maybach said.

Having in-house assessors should improve both the review and appeal process, he said. Residents with questions or concerns will have direct access to the assessors.

Each county assessor is assigned a neighborhood and works closely with county staff who manage issues related to land use, as well as property splits and mergers. Maybach said he hopes in-house assessors will form relationships with other Fauquier County de-

partments, particularly the community development team.

Assessors who live in, and work for, the county should be more attuned to day-to-day business in Fauquier County than independent contractors and should produce more consistent property valuations, Maybach said.

“They know the county,” he said. “Inhouse assessors have ownership of their work.”

If a taxpayer has a question, for example, Maybach said county assessment staff assigned to that neighborhood will be familiar with the property in question.

“The assessment team will be keeping up with every sale, not just perusing year, or two-year, summaries when it’s time for reassessment,” he said.

If a resident has an urgent matter, Maybach said that person can contact him directly on his cellphone at 540229-5440.

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NEWS RETAIL

The Fig Leaf offers free clothes to kids in Rectortown Nonprofit collects donated clothes for familes in need

by A imee O’G rady

Contributing Writer

The Fig Leaf Clothing Closet will host a “kids shop without a wallet” event on Oct. 12, inviting students to “shop” for up to three items each.

The Fig Leaf, located in Rectortown, offers free new and gently used clothing to individuals and families in need. Its mission is to ensure that everyone in the community has access to appropriate clothing, regardless of their financial situation.

The Clothing Closet was established in October 2023 under the Rectortown United Methodist Church and became an independent nonprofit organization in January. The fig leaf represents a connection with God. Managed by 10 volunteers, the Fig Leaf draws customers from Fauquier, Prince William, Clark and other nearby counties.

The store was founded by church members Ben and Tara Wegdam, who said they recognized a local need for clothing.

Donations come from church and community members, and Ben Wegdam also secures new items through retail connections.

“I worked for a large Dutch food retailer after college,” he said, who’s originally from Amsterdam.

The store is organized like a traditional retail shop, with styled mannequins and categorized items. However, all clothing is free.

“We display merchandise so that it is attractive to our customers,” Wegdam said. “All the items are free, and while we have a limit on the number of new items a customer can take, there is no limit on the number of donated items someone can take.”

The Fig Leaflet, a monthly newsletter, is sent to donors with updates for needed items. This month’s focus is on kids’ and teen fall clothing. Volunteers are always needed, and donations can be made at two locations in Marshall and Middleburg.

CRIME

Warrenton man faces murder charge in drugstore attack

by T ate H ewitt

Staff Writer

A Warrenton man has been indicted on a charge of second-degree murder.

Sonny Ray Sauceda, 40, was formally indicted Sept. 23 by a grand jury in Fauquier County Circuit Court, and now faces a single count of second-degree murder in connection with an assault Aug. 13.

Sauceda allegedly attacked Malcolm McIntyre, 79, with a brick in the parking lot at the Warrenton CVS store. McIntyre was flown by helicopter to Inova Fairfax hospital for treatment of head injuries, but succumbed to those injuries on Aug. 20.

Sauceda had already been charged with aggravated malicious wounding stemming from the assault at CVS and

with three felony counts of destruction of property on Aug. 8 — allegedly using a hammer to smash windows in eight of his neighbors’ vehicles on Driftwood Court and the front window of a neighbor’s home. He was released on Aug. 9 to await trial. Five days later, he allegedly attacked McIntyre.

Sauceda is being held in police custody, awaiting a status hearing Nov. 25 in Fauquier County Circuit Court.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact Warrenton Police Detective Richard Kniatt by emailing rkniatt@warrentonva.gov or calling 540-347-1107.

Staff writer Tate Hewitt can be reached at thewitt@fauquier.com.

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NEWS REMINGTON

Loved ones remember paraglider killed in crash Virginia State Police investigating incident at power station

by T ate H ewitt

Staff Writer

A paraglider was killed in a crash on Sept. 20 at Dominion Energy’s Remington power station.

Virginia State Police, which is investigating the crash, said Robert N. Eaheart Jr., 77, of Springfield, Virginia, died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.

Eaheart tried to fly directly over a power plant smokestack and then lost control of his glider and crashed to the ground between two stacks at 6:36 p.m., according to state police.

Dominion Energy declined to comment on the incident, but said the company is coordinating with the investigation. Eaheart’s body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Manassas for an autopsy.

Eaheart took off at about 6 p.m. on Sept. 20 from Horsefeathers, a property in Midland, with his gliding partner Chong Ku Chong.

They had flown together for five years, ever since Chong saw Eaheart’s paragliding equipment, and Eaheart stopped to share everything he knew.

“He was so kind,” Chong said, “He wasn’t in a hurry or anything.”

After they passed over Route 17 and Liberty High School on their final flight, Chong lost sight of Eaheart.

They were flying toward the Flying Circus in Midland, which is used as a base for a group of paragliders called the Air Dogs — of which both Eaheart

and Chong were members.

When Chong returned to Horsefeathers, he saw that Eaheart’s car was still there. He waited as the sun set to see if Eaheart was stranded on the ground and needed to be picked up.

When his phone rang, it was another Air Dog, who put him in contact with a police officer. The Virginia State Police had found a crash victim, and they wanted to know the color of Eaheart’s parachute.

Unfortunately, the colors matched.

Chong said Eaheart was “old school” — he didn’t take risks in the air, would not fly above 500 feet and always flew to the left of the Remington power plant as well as a nearby quarry — never over them.

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Merical said her brother, who went by Bobby, played softball, hiked the Appalachian Trail, ran marathons and audited college courses to feed his curiosity.

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Before he retired, Eaheart was in the U.S. Army for 10 years, where he rose to the rank of captain, then worked for the Marine Corps as a civilian. He also served in the U.S. Army Reserve, rising to lieutenant colonel.

“Everybody loved him,” Chong said.

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NEWS BUSINESS

Crossfit Warrenton reborn after expansion

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Warrenton Functional Fitness, formerly known as CrossFit Warrenton, has opened a new 4,000-square-foot facility, significantly expanding both its size and services.

The new facility at 35 North Hill Drive aims to offer a broader range of fitness opportunities beyond traditional CrossFit. “We remain the proud home of CrossFit Warrenton and now offer diverse classes and programs to cater to a variety of fitness needs,” said Crystal Willis, who co-owns the facility with her husband, Justin.

Warrenton Functional Fitness offers bariatric fitness, geriatric fitness, overtime athletes youth training, functional pump, PITAIYO (a blend of Pilates, Yoga, and Tai Chi), midday boost, along with CrossFit. More programs are planned.

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The new building, featuring a burnished slate metal exterior, is equipped with rigs, ropes, air bikes, rowing machines, skiing machines and other gym essentials such as barbells, weights and

dumbbells. It also includes amenities such as three large garage doors for fresh air circulation, lockers, showers, astroturf and gym mats. The facility offers 24/7 access.

“When we started out, owning our own facility seemed like a distant dream,” she said. “But now, making that dream a reality is a significant — and yes, somewhat daunting — investment in ourselves and our community. Having our own space allows us to continue expanding our offerings, customizing our environment and fostering personal connections that make our community so strong.”

She said the expansion isn’t just about growing the business.

“It’s about deepening our commitment to every person who walks through our doors and ensuring they have the best possible experience on their fitness journey,” she said.

The gym operates with eight coaches, all of whom are Level 1 Certified Trainers, some holding additional certifications.

The programming is tailored to individual athletes, with a focus on addressing strengths, weaknesses and any injuries or limitations. The personalized approach is a cornerstone of the gym’s philosophy.

The facility has 130 athletes, she said. About 30% have been members for more than 10 years.

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Fauquier Times publishes first redesign issue We’re making changes to the Fauquier Times this week This week’s Fauquier Times has a new look.

The newspaper has undergone its first significant redesign since it shifted from its traditional broadsheet format to a tabloid style format in 2017. We’ve kept the tabloid style but shortened the page, reimagined the front cover and built what we hope is a newspaper that is simpler to navigate, more visually appealing and easier to read.

This was a big project that took more than six months of work, and some elements are still a work in progress.

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Scott Elliott is the publisher of the Fauquier Times and the Prince William Times.

We hope readers will enjoy and appreciate the changes we made with you in mind. But we also understand that one of the unavoidable truths

of the science known today as “user experience” is that the first reaction of many to a new design is often that they don’t like the changes.

That’s understandable. But the research also shows product users usually do come to like the new design better once they get used to it. So, we hope you will give the new design a chance even if you find it disorienting at first.

Here are some of the things we hoped you would enjoy: A new front page: Our prior front page usually only had room for three stories. The new paper will feature more stories on the front page in summary form. It will give you a quick roundup of the big stories of the week and tell you where you can read the full story inside.

Less page turning to read a story: Most of our stories will now be contained to one page. If a story continues on another page, it will be the facing page. So, you won’t have to hunt for the rest of a story on another page.

More visual elements: The design is intended to be a bit more modern, with easier-to-read typefaces, a bit more space between elements. We’re working on some new elements for both news stories and advertisements that we hope will make them more appealing to look at.

If you have questions or concerns, please let us know by emailing news@ fauquier.com or by reaching out to me directly at selliott@fauquier.com.

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It’s October! Kick off the month with the 45th annual Warrenton Fall Festival or by visiting Fauquier County farms.

Another October tradition: Celebrate St. Francis and your critters large and small with the Blessing of the Animals. No pet companion, no problem — teddy bears welcome, too.

Details: 45th annual Old Town Warrenton Fall Festival: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. Arts, music, crafters, strolling entertainment and festival food. Rain or shine. Main Street, Warrenton.

Fauquier County Fall Farm Tour: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. The 28th annual event offers a

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Dozens pack Old Town Warrenton for the town’s annual fall festival. unique opportunity to explore Fauquier County’s rich farming tradition and diverse farms and discover the agricultural practices that sustain this community. Visit 11 participating farms and locations. For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/3N60z9v.

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and Walk with Joe Lapp: 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. For adults and children accompanied by an adult.

Learn about the strange and endearing real-life spider-verse that surrounds us. Registration is required; call 540341-3651. The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton. $15 adults

($10 for Friends of Clifton), children 18 and under free.

Blessing of the Animals: 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6. Blessing of the animals with the Rev. Benjamin Maas of St. James’ Episcopal Church of Warrenton; all animals must be on a leash or in a carrier and current on rabies vaccinations. Fauquier SPCA, 9350 Rogues Road, Midland.

Blessing of the Animals: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6. Dogs, cats, gerbils, fish, horses, livestock, hounds, teddy bears, and all creatures great and small are welcome. Gather your beloved pet companions on the National Sporting and Library Museum campus for a service and blessing by the ministers from faith communities in the Middleburg area.

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Fauquier County Citizens

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Teen Be a Maker Cart: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall and Bealeton Branch Library, 10977 Willow Drive, Bealeton. All day, Monday, Oct. 7, to Sunday, Oct. 13. Teens can learn, create and make their own project using the library’s BAM cart stocked with craft and maker supplies. No registration required. Free.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers: Cornerstone Baptist Church, 40 Rock Pointe Lane, Suite 202, Warrenton. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Thursdays, Oct. 10 to Nov. 14. Do you know someone who is struggling to provide ongoing care for a senior adult with a chronic illness? If so, this six-week training course may be just the thing they need to help them reduce stress, build confidence, find balance, improve communication skills and find resources. For more information or questions, call 540349-0880. Registration required; go to www. cornerstoneva.org and click on Events.

Veterans Coffee Social: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton. 10 to 11:30 a.m. every Third Wednesday. Make connections and find hope with those who understand the losses experienced. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain insights, find camaraderie and access assistance. Registration required; call 540-3495814.

Ladies Inspirational Study: Address will be provided to those that register. Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton. 10 a.m. to noon. Fridays, Sept. 20 to Nov. 22 (no group Oct. 4). Come to Chaplain Liz’s home for a transformative study on the Book of Job. Discover the value of patience, perseverance and God’s unwavering faithfulness and restorative power. Registration required; call 540-349-5814.

Virginia’s Premier Women’s Empowerment Experience October: Warrenton. The Women’s Empowerment Experience, Virginia’s leading event dedicated to elevating and empowering women, is scheduled for Oct. 12-13. With engaging discussions, inspiring speakers and interactive workshops, attendees will find a nurturing environment where they can champion each other’s successes and aspirations. For more information nd to secure a spot, visit https://bit.ly/ WomensEmpowermentExperience.

Jack Boul-Timeless Landscapes: National Sporting and Library Museum, 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg. All day Saturdays, to Jan. 12, 2025. This exhibit highlights the artist’s impressionistic subjects which include cows and domesticated and wild fowl. A video featured in the exhibition offers intriguing firstperson insight into his work and process.

FARMERS MARKETS

Rappahannock Farmers Market: The Schoolhouse/Black Twig Lawn, Sperryville. 9 a.m. to noon. To Nov. 23.

The Marketplace Sperryville: 3 River Lane, Sperryville. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday to Saturday; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A unique

indoor dining and shopping venue. Local restaurants, vendors, artists and food purveyors. A place that supports the local small business community and provides a space for creatives to showcase their talents.

Archwood Green Barns Regular Farmers Market: 4557 Old Tavern Road, The Plains.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays to Nov. 24. Fruits, vegetables, baked goods, goat cheese, meats and seafood (fresh and frozen).

Warrenton Farmers Market Peak Season 2024: 8 a.m. to noon. Saturdays to Nov. 23.

Court and Hotel streets and inside the building at 18 Court St., Warrenton.

Marshall Farmers Market: 8374 W. Main St., Marshall. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Second Saturdays to Oct. 12.

September 1st-October 25th, 2024

(All applications must be received or postmarked by October 25, 2024) Fauquier County Ordinance Section 8-10 (b) has been amended to allow for revalidation every 3 years. There is no longer a requirement to revalidate every year.

Proof of sales receipts for each year are still required (receipts will be needed for 2022-2024). New applicants are required, under Fauquier County Ordinance Section 8-10, to apply for acceptance into the Land Use program. *** SAFETY IS OUR #1 GOAL- SUBMIT “CONTACTLESS” FORMS *** For your convenience, we encourage the use of these contactless options when submitting forms:

Middleburg Farmers Market: 10 W. Marshall St., Middleburg. 9 a.m. to noon. Saturdays to Oct. 26.

Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market: 318 S. West St., Culpeper. 7:30 a.m. to noon.

Saturdays to Oct. 26.

Remington Farmers Market: 105 E. Main St., Remington. 3 to 7 p.m. 1st and 3rd Thursdays to Oct. 24.

SUPPORT GROUPS

12-Step Recovery Programs, i.e., Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Narcotics Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, etc.: The Warrenton Meeting Place, 26 S. Third St., Warrenton.

Meeting days and times vary; go to www.

TWMP.org to find out more, including meeting days and times.

Al-Anon for Family and Friends of Alcoholics: Warrenton Presbyterian Church, 91 Main St., Warrenton. Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. Help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics. For more information, go to https://www.al-anon.org or call 540-219-5054.

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PERSONAL PROPERTY ~ Declaration forms are no longer mailed and are available upon request ~ THE FOLLOWING IS STILL REQUIRED TO BE FILED ONLINE, VIA PHONE OR IN PERSON:

Bereavement Support Group: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, to Dec. 10. Discovering comfort through shared stories. Together, we walk the path of loss, healing and hope. Never be alone in the journey through grief. Registration required; call 540-349-5814.

1) PERSONAL PROPERTY UPDATES, CHANGES (to include names, addresses, situs-location) 2) BOATS/BOAT MOTORS 3) MOBILE / MANUFACTURED HOMES

Men’s Bereavement Group: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 3 to Oct. 24. Join for a safe space to navigate the journey of loss. The men’s bereavement support group delves into the unique ways men experience grief, offering insights and understanding from a male perspective.

Registration required; call 540-349-5814.

For inquiries, contact the Personal Property division via: ONLINE: www.fauquiercounty.gov/cor PHONE: 540-422-8150 EMAIL: ppt@fauquiercounty.gov

Parkinsons Piedmont Support Group: Cornerstone Community Church, 40 Rockpoint Lane, Warrenton (directly behind Blaser Physical Therapy Building). 12:15 to 2 p.m., fourth Wednesday of each month. For more information, contact Kendal Blaser at 540-222-6000.

** A FEW REASSESSMENT FACTS **

GEARING UP FOR REASSESSMENT 2026 Fauquier County reassessments are done every four years. The last assessment was done in 2022. The process carries though 20205 with new assessed values taking effect in 2026.

Planning and preparation is currently underway.

FULL LIST OF EVENTS Visit Fauquier.com for a full list of upcoming events in and near Fauquier County from Oct. 2 to Oct. 8

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There will be hound and working dog presentations and demonstrations from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with shopping, food trucks and canine activities all day. The event is hosted by the Middleburg-based Masters of Foxhounds Association. Exhibitors include local groups Middleburg Hunt, Detection K9, Ridgeside K9 and Hunt Country K9, plus Canine Companions for Independence, Raptor Hill Falconry, the Virginia Search and Rescue Dog Association, Hill and Hollow Bassets, Herd Ewe Sheepdogs, Becca Phizmont Terriers, the Virginia State Police Bloodhounds and more. Children are invited to participate in a pet costume competition, a best frisbee catch and stick pony races. There will also be a fly-casting demo. The world’s largest foxhound benchshow is Sunday at Morven Park Dog Daze event scheduled Saturday. The inaugural Dog Daze working dog event is Saturday, May 28 at Glenwood Park in Middleburg.

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OCTOBER 2, 2024

SPORTS FOOTBALL

Falcons slip-slide to a muddy defeat Fauquier falls to Warren County 14-7 on Homecoming

by M atthew P roctor

Sports Editor

The decision to not postpone Fauquier High’s Homecoming football game with Warren County was confirmed around noon on Friday.

Despite a week of persistent rain that left Kelican Field a mucky mess, it was all systems go Friday night, and boy, did both teams get dirty. The Fauquier Falcons’ all-red and the Warren Wildcats’ all-white uniforms were brown by the end of Warren County’s 14-7 win.

On the slick, waterlogged field that was churned into a mud pit near midfield, the Wildcats prevailed thanks to a late fourth-quarter touchdown by Blaise Skube, who went 60 yards to break a 7-7 deadlock and disappoint a festive Falcon crowd that braved intermittent showers on an otherwise warm night.

“It felt really wet, slippery, so it was hard to get our plays in. Everybody was slipping,” said Fauquier multi-purpose star Bo Green.

Three weeks after beating Liberty 3514 in the Bird Bowl, Fauquier dropped its third straight game to fall to 1-3, while Warren County improved to 1-3.

“Neither team was really able to throw the ball,” said Fauquier coach Donnie Downs, who had his team practice in the rain with a muddy ball. “We want our identity on offense to be able to run the ball and be able to move people, and we just didn’t do it well enough.”

The two teams combined for just five pass completions on 14 attempts for only 10 yards. With both squads dependent on the run game, the Wildcats slightly outgained the Falcons, who were without senior running back Aaron Lewis.

Senior Eli Bynaker led the Falcons with 129 yards on 22 carries while Warren County’s Skube tallied 146 yards

PHOTO BY COY FERRELL

Eli Bynaker (No. 10) and the Falcons lost to Warren County 14-7 on Homecoming. Elsewhere, Kettle Run overwhelmed Skyline 62-0 to improve to 4-0 and Liberty dropped to 0-5 after a 58-7 loss to Sherando.

FRIDAY’S GAMES Liberty (0-5) home vs. Brentsville (2-3), 7 p.m.; Fauquier (1-3) home vs. Skyline (1-3), 7 p.m.; Kettle Run (4-0) at Millbrook (2-2), 7 p.m.

and a touchdown on 18 attempts. The Wildcats finished with 199 rushing yards to Fauquier’s 183.

Despite trailing 7-0 at half, the Falcons rallied to tie it 7-7 on a dramatic 29-yard run by Bo Green, who scored on fourth-and-9 at the start of the fourth quarter. Hector Villatoro added the extra point to tie the game at 7-7.

Green had taken a direct snap in the shotgun formation, burst through the left side of the line and glided down the sideline untouched.

“I saw an open hole, I just hit it, got outside and got there,” Green said.

Defensively, the Falcons did well against the run between the tackles but struggled to slow down the Wildcats on perimeter runs.

On Warren County’s first touchdown halfway through the second quarter, quarterback Bryce Bergmann lugged the ball around right end on an option play on fourth-and-goal from the 7-yard line, got to the edge and went untouched into the end zone, despite stumbling in the mud.

The Wildcats’ game-winning touchdown halfway through the fourth quarter came on a similar play to the left side.

On third-and-7, Bergmann pitched the ball to Skube on the edge, who sprinted down the sideline and scored a 60-yard TD, cutting back inside around the Fauquier 30 to avoid a defender.

“I was thinking in my head, ‘If I don’t get this, we’d probably turn it over and they’d probably score on us and we’d

probably lose,’” Skube said. “I was just really hoping to get the first down.”

Said Downs, “They showed some formations that we hadn’t seen on film.

They gave us unbalanced and they were giving us like a bunch quads formation.

Both formations they were using to try to get on the edge on us.”

“On the big run, we had two guys play the quarterback, so one guy played the pitch and didn’t set the edge. That was kind of what led to their first touchdown also,” the first-year coach added.

Fauquier tries to get back into the win column next Friday against Skyline (1-3) at home.

“We’ve still yet to play four quarters of good football,” Downs said. “If we can find a way to start practicing Monday through Thursday better, then Fridays are going to start taking care of themselves.”

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Kettle Run wins district title with school record

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QUESTION

by P eter B rewington

Sports Editor Emeritus

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Wargo’s 66 surpassed the previous mark of 69 by current Shenandoah University junior Ben Gray in 2022.

Kettle Run shot a school-record 292 to win the 12-team event. Second place went to Meridian (301), followed by James Wood (304).

“Jack shooting 66 was phenomenal.

We were waiting for him to do that,” said Kettle Run coach Chris Ferrell.

Kettle Run’s second-best scorer was Jack’s younger brother, junior Luke Wargo, who shot 71, followed by Case Roeber (76) and Wyatt Carver (79). Roman Drake (79) and Nate Fortune (82) also logged solid scores.

“This is the lowest in-season score we’ve had by far,” said Ferrell, talking about his team’s 292 performance at the district meet.

“We love our six,” Ferrell said about his lineup, which next competes in the Class 3 Region B meet Monday, Oct. 7 at Shenandoah Valley.

Despite his school record 66, Jack Wargo didn’t win the district individual title, as Meridian’s Noah Peng shot 65.

Peng and Wargo were paired together in a foursome of No. 1 players and engaged in a remarkable duel.

“It stung a little for Jack to not win with a round like that,” Ferrell said. “It was his best high school round ever. But what the heck, he played great, and we won.”

Trailing Peng by one stroke going into the last hole, Wargo reached the par 5 green in two shots and two-putted to record his sixth birdie of the round.

Peng reached the green in regulation

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Kettle Run senior Jack Wargo shot a school record 66 at the Class 3 Northwestern District tournament last week.

and made an 8-foot putt for his birdie, Ferrell said, to hold off Wargo and claim medalist honors.

Had they tied, there would have been a playoff. “They’ve played VSGA (Virginia State Golf Association) events together and have a comfort level,” Ferrell said. “They were just going back and forth. They fed off each other.”

Next up for Kettle Run is the fourteam Class 3 Region B meet, where the Cougars hope to qualify for states as a team for the first time in school history.

The Cougars are competing with Meridian, Culpeper and Goochland for two spots at the Class 3 state meet Oct. 15 at Heritage Oaks Golf Course in Harrisonburg.

Ferrell doesn’t want his players to be overconfident but hopes they have the edge. He noted that Culpeper and Goochland shot 315 and 320, respectively, at their recent district meet at Greene Hills Country Club in Stanardsville — scores that the Cougars topped by 23 and 28 strokes last week.

Plus, the region meet is at Shenandoah Valley, a course that Kettle Run plays frequently.

“We’ve played at Shenandoah Valley four or five times. The kids know the course. If we play to our potential, we should be all right,” said Ferrell, whose team missed states by two strokes last year.

The region meet was moved from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7 due to rain forecasts this week.

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REAL ESTATE FROM A BROKER

How to be a great client whether buying or selling a home

by T yler R oss

Tyler Ross Real Estate

Navigating the real estate market can be an exciting, yet challenging experience, whether you’re buying your first home or selling a cherished property.

Having a strong partnership with your real estate agent is key to achieving the best outcome. Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, an ideal client prepares for the market, trusts their agent’s expertise and maintains open, transparent communication throughout the process.

Here’s how to be a stellar BUYER client: Prepare for the Market: Get your finances in order. Interview multiple loan officers to explore the products available. Secure your mortgage pre-approval and know your budget. Research the neighborhoods you’re interested in and

identify your must-haves.

Be Transparent: Share your expectations, concerns and non-negotiables with your agent upfront.

Be Mentally Prepared: The buying process can be emotionally taxing, especially in a competitive market. Be prepared for potential bidding wars, setbacks or delays.

Trust Your Agent: Trust their knowledge of market trends, pricing and negotiations. Your agent likely has local insights and experience you won’t find online.

How to be a Great SELLER client: Prepare for the Market: Before listing, ensure your home is in top shape. Clean, declutter and make any necessary repairs. Before you take on any substantial projects, ensure the “bang” is worth the “buck.”

Be Mentally Prepared to Sell: Selling can be an emotional journey.

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Trust Your Agent’s Expertise: Your agent will provide a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to determine a competitive price based on local sales.

While you may have an emotional attachment to your home, it’s essential to trust your agent’s pricing strategy.

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These property transfers, filed Sept. 16-22, 2024, were provided by Clerk of the Court of Fauquier County. (Please note that to conserve space, only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed. The kind of instrument is a deed unless stated otherwise.)

Top dollar sale: $2,000,000 in Scott District Cedar Run District Cynthia Jo Stroud to Melvin Adali Ferrufino, 10.3618 acres at 2250 Cromwell Road near Catlett. $560,000 Diane M. Fredrickson to Angela M. Mulder, 40 acres at 1128 Out of the Woods Lane near Midland. $905,000 Christina Marie Leonard to Blakely McClintock, 1.2245 acres at 7312 Terranova Drive, Warrenton. $625,000 Karin Grace Higgins to Travis Williams, 3249 Daffan Drive near Catlett. $605,000 Mary Catherine Anderson as Spl. Comm.

To Maten Shafik, 11.25 acres near Somerville. $80,000 Robert Browning to Thomas Smith, 14.3984 acres at 12340 Elk Run Road, Midland. $1,150,000 Maronda Homes of Virginia LLC to Sean Patrick Slaney, 7815 Millfield Drive, Warrenton. $758,508

Lee District Anne M. Garcia to Megan Gagliardo, Unit L, 11242 Torrie Way, Bealeton. $220,000 Paul Dressler to Fauquier County Water and Sanitation Authority, 0.7417 acre, 0.8980 acre and 9.9463 acres. $294,500 Donna L. Fink to Edgar Salvatierra Cazorla, 11087 Crest Lane near Bealeton. $325,000 Blair Eugene Lacy to Laura Katherine Grimes, 10.433 acres at 8487 Botha Road, Warrenton. $599,000 Michelle Rydell Farris to Charles Pendergraph, 10.3691 acres and R/W for access to Rt. 687. $145,000

Center District Sara Swan to Tyler Blair, 220 West Ridge Court, Warrenton. $550,000 Nichole B. Goltry to Patricia S. Brown, 0.2520 acres at 21 Fishback Court, Warrenton. $525,000 Levi T. Byrd to Atkins Homes LLC, 0.2097 acre on Madison Street, Warrenton. $125,000

David R. Beattie Jr. to Fauquier 1991 LLC, 138 Piedmont Street, Warrenton. $476,000 Renovation Coordination LLC to Maria G. Avalos Bazan, 11120 Cedar Lane near Bealeton. $385,000 Sean Michael Mueller to Cyrus Scott, Townhouse 3-A at 60-A Leeds Court, Warrenton. $320,000

Scott District Tu Tu Aung-Hillman to Philip J. Sanders, 6719 Maxwell Avenue near Warrenton. $550,000 Anthony Wells to Donald J. Mackenzie, 14.59 acres south of Halfway on Halfway Road/Landmark Road, 7.23 acres on Halfway Road, and 5.030 acres at 3819 Landmark Road, The Plains. $2,000,000 Salomon N. DeLacruz to Brian Lawler, 7307 Lake Willow Court near Warrenton. $761,000 LRW Investments & Property Management LLC to Edwin Giron Abrego, 1.0109 acres at 5170 Dovetail Lane near Warrenton. $420,000

Roman Kubas to Felix Efrain Coronado, 1.5379 acres at 5431 Old Alexandria Turnpike near Warrenton. $1,000,000 Karen B. Laible to Nicholas Reichley, 6572 Tidewater Lane near Warrenton. $942,000

Marshall District Bart C. Beasley Tr. to Mark Pilegaard, 50.5052 acres at 5636 Keyser Road and 5.7032 acres on Keyser Road, Hume. $910,000 Marlene Dee Stidham, Successor Tr. to Jordan Branch LLC, 11.6577 acres near Opal and 22 acres at 9391 Paradise Road, Warrenton. $700,000 John C. Holland by Spl. Comm. To CC Total Home Solutions LLC, 0.6892 acre on Atoka Road. $160,000 Old Salem Community Development LLC to Gabrielle Ongiers, 0.1862 acre at Carter’s Crossing, Marshall. $840,989 Cleo Elize Rose-Innes to Cynthia L. Brill, 5.147 acres at 12366 Moss Hollow Road, Markham. $655,000

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Frances Burke-Urr, who belongs to God, returned to Him on September 20, 2024, when her valiant and courageous battle against cancer ended.

Frances ("Frannie") was born in Newark, NJ on May 7, 1955. Her family moved to Perth Amboy NJ, where she graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1973. She graduated from Seton Hall University majoring in Art History and Classical Studies, with a Summa Cum Laude, in 1977. She later earned a Master's degree in Library/Information Science from Rutgers University. Her first library jobs were in NJ. She started her career at the Edison Public Library, and later moved onto Piscataway Pubic Library, and became Assistant Director and Manager at a library branch.

She and Clifford Urr married on April 7, 1984, at the Seton Hall Miraculous Medal Chapel. They lived two years in the Clara Barton section of Edison.

After moving to Virginia, Fran took a position with the Fauquier County Public Library from 1990-2018. Fran and Cliff lived in Warrenton, VA for 28 years. After reaching retirement, they moved to Connelly Springs, NC into a house built by Fran's grandfather in 1939.

Frances especially loved reading murder mysteries and biographies/memoirs. After moving to NC, Fran discovered the writings of Gladys Taber, whose themes of nature, animals, life and timeless things deeply resonated with Fran's experience during the final years and chapters of her life at her home in the NC foothills. Francis was a great cook, gardener and talented writer, having written a weekly Art Review column for the Evening News in Perth Amboy.

Most important to Frances was her Christian faith, loving Jesus and his mother Mary, with all of her big heart. As a Roman Catholic, she was deeply devout and prayerful, attending church every single Sunday, plus all holy days. During her years in Fauquier County, Fran served as a hard-working volunteer in several Catholic charitable groups.

Fran leaves behind or is rather patiently awaiting to join her, in Heaven, the arrival of her beloved husband, Clifford Urr, and her beloved brother, Father Herbert Burke, plus many in-laws, cousins and other relatives from the Burke and especially Propst clan in NC who are too numerous to mention. Frances is preceded in death by her father, Herbert Burke, mother Patsy Burke (Propst), brother Tom Burke, Aunt Frances Megargle, her dad's sister.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:30 on Monday, September 30, 2024, at the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, celebrated by The Very Reverend Fr. Herbert Burke, V.F. with interment to follow in Burke Memorial Park, Morganton, North Carolina. The family will hold a wake from 4 until 6 o'clock on Sunday at The Padgett and King Mortuary, Forest City.

Recitation of the Holy Rosary will follow at 6 o'clock in the funeral home chapel.

Memorials may be made to Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 1024 West Main Street, Forest City, North Carolina 28043.

The Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements and an online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com

Margaret (Peggy) Glenna Doyle took her last breath and flew into her blue horizon on Saturday September 14, 2024. She was at her home in Warrenton, Virginia and had been surrounded by husband, children, extended family and loving friends in the days before her death.

She was predeceased by her parents Ruth and Harrison Doyle as well as her older sister Patricia Doyle.

Peggy was born in Erie, PA on July 3, 1939, to Ruth and Harrison. She was bread and buttered, as the Irish say, in Arlington, Virginia, attended Trinity High School in Washington DC and went on to Miami of Ohio and then George Mason University where she earned her bachelor degree in nursing. Peggy later earned her master's degree in psychiatric nursing from Catholic University. Later she went on to earn her pilots/instructor licenses and was an avid aviator. In addition to flying, she was an active member of, and then leader, in the Ninety Nines Women's flyer Organization in the Old Dominion Chapter. Among other efforts to assist others, she also flew with Compassion Airlift which provided free transportation for people requiring specialized medical care as well as Mercy Flight.

Peggy is survived by her husband Richard Koehnke, her three children, Jerry Whitehouse II and his wife Tammy, Brian Whitehouse and his wife Krystal, Beth Whitehouse and her husband Chris Siebert. She also has six grandchildren: Jerry III, Russell, Ben, Colleen, Patrick and Richard. Four great grandchildren: Bridget, Elliot, Lilah and Jerry IV as well as her sister Karen Doyle and brother Dick Doyle.

Peggy was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and sister. She was immersed in the lives of her family and friends up until her illness. She surrounded them with her boundless love and support.

Peggy is a great loss to many more than her family. She was a dear friend to dozens and considered a best friend to dozens more.

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Nancy Tates Baker, 79 of Alexandria, VA passed away on Sept. 26, 2024 at Spotsylvania Medical Center.

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Theodore Michael Gabor of Bealeton, Virginia passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on September 13th, 2024 in Manassas, Virginia.

He was 86 years old.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, he is the first son of Anna Teresa Gabor (Langowski) and Theodore Kasmir Gabor and is survived by his loving spouse of 40 years, Charlotte Gabor. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and grandfather and will be so deeply missed by all.

His greatest love was for his family his beloved wife, his daughter Lisa Gabor, his step-son Devon Suter, and grandchildren Adrian Caleel and Indigo Caleel. His extended family of brothers, sister, nieces, nephews and cousins were all dear to his heart.

Ted had an incredible love of life that was evidenced in his endless hobbies which he would thoroughly and whole-heartedly pursue. His interests included photography, cooking, fly-fishing and music. Ted played bass guitar throughout his life and, in the early 60s, played in legendary venues such as the Peppermint Lounge in Manhattan. Around this time he co-founded and played in a band called "The Manhattans" with his brother Richard and opened a bar in Philadelphia called "Teddy's". He loved playing and listening to his vinyl record and reel-to-reel tape collection and played bass up until the very last months of his life.

Ted served in the United States Army and was stationed in Paris from 1963-1965. This was a very influential time for Ted, and he carried his love for French culture for his entire life. That same passion eventually led him to a deep appreciation for the writings of Ernest Hemingway, whose books he read and reread voraciously in recent years.

His station abroad also awakened a love for travel that he indulged every chance he could. Not only returning to France later in life, he visited Portugal, Italy, Canada, Mexico and other exotic and not so exotic locales to feed his seemingly bottomless curiosity.

For Ted, summer was defined by Chesapeake Bay blue crabs. He was never more happy than when he was cracking shells, cracking jokes, and cracking a few cold beers with friends and family.

His humor, wit, charm, strong opinions, sensitivity and laughter were undeniable and he lived a full life pursuing his many talents and joys. There are no words to describe the indelible mark he made on the hearts that loved him.

There will be a Funeral Mass for Ted at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Warrenton on Nov. 23rd at 1 PM. He will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery and there will be a Celebration of Life in his hometown of Philadelphia, dates of which to be announced later.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donations in memory of Theodore M. Gabor at Tunnel to Towers Foundation at t2t.org

Rosalie E. "Rose" Bogart, 74 of Bealeton, VA passed away on September 25, 2024 at Fauquier Hospital.

She was born on October 17, 1949 in Winchester, VA a daughter of the late Floyd L. Earl and Sylvia Carper Earl.

Rose grew up in Winchester VA and graduated from Nursing School at James Madison University. She was employed as a Registered Nurse for over 30 years at Fauquier Hospital. Upon retirement, she continued using her nursing skills as a School Nurse in Fauquier County Public Schools filling in at various schools where needed.

She was a member of the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church serving in many ways including Secretary of the Administrative Council and as a member of the Wesley Chapel Women.

She is survived by her daughter, Rachel Byrd; one son, Elijah "Eli" Byrd, II; a sister, Joan Corder; a brother Douglas (Carol) Earl; her grandchildren, Micheal Collins, Emily Byrd and Elijah "E. J." Byrd, III; her longtime friend for whom she was his devoted caregiver, Harold Hiner; and many nieces and nephews.

The family received friends on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 from 5:00 7:00 PM at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton where funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 2 at 1:30 PM. Interment in Warrenton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fauquier SPCA, PO Box 733, Warrenton, VA 20188, Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, c/o Sandra Henley, 9448 Old Waterloo Road, Warrenton, VA 20186 or to any organization in support of U. S. military veterans.

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

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Keith Arnold Swanson, 64, of Oldsmar, FL, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, September, 17th 2024, at his residence.

Keith was born on April 24th, 1960 in Oil City, PA, he was the son of the late Walter Arnold Swanson and Patricia Harner Swanson.

Keith is survived by his wife Kimberly Swanson and their two daughters Angela Swanson of Sterling, VA and Austine Swanson of Mechanicsville, VA. Keith is also survived by his two grandchildren, Aidan Swanson and Laurelin McDonald.

Keith is preceded in death by his parents Walter and Patricia along with his sister Leslie Swanson.

Keith attended high school in Norwalk, Connecticut. Following high school, he attended college at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas, where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science.

Keith retired from his long-term career in IT Management in May of 2023 and moved to Florida. Following retirement, he pursued a variety of hobbies and passions, including his love for boating. He was a die-hard Led Zeppelin fan, and he loved Peter Frapton (especially his wedding song: Baby, I Love Your Way).

Keith was a loving husband and father, he was a fiercely loyal friend, he was an amazing conversationalist, and had a wonderful sense of humor, but most of all he cared deeply for those close to him.

The family is still determining the details for a Celebration of Life to be held in the coming months.

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When someone we care for is hurting, it’s a natural response to try to ease their pain. Remember, though, that, as much as you want to help, grief can’t be “fixed.”

Offer your support and ask how they would like to be supported. You can ask the person what they need or want, or simply tell them you care and want to help in any way you’re able. Many bereaved individuals need a listening ear more than physical acts of kindness. Others prefer to sit in silence with the presence of a supportive loved one.

Any expression of love and encouragement makes a difference to someone who may not know what they need or how to ask for help.

At MOSER FUNERAL HOME our goal is to help people complete the relationship with the one who has died and to provide a climate that encourages each person to give and receive emotional support. During the funeral service, family and friends have the opportunity to relate to each other at the deepest levels and find mutual strength. To learn about our funeral services, please call (540) 347-3431. We invite you to tour our facility, conveniently located at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. We’ll also tell you about our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY, just outside of Warrenton.

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION The purpose of this cause is to establish and quiet title in Plaintiff Prime Land Developers LLC, to terminate the interests of all others, and remove all clouds on title.

It is therefore ORDERED that this Order be published in the Fauquier Times for four consecutive weeks and that the above-named persons and those made defendants by the general description of Parties Unknown, appear on or before the 8th day of November, 2024 in the Clerk's Office of this Court and do what is necessary to protect their respective interests herein.

Entered this 23rd day of September, 2024. Stephen E. Sincavage, Judge WE ASK FOR THIS: Robert deT. Lawrence, IV, VSB #03779 Bennett T. W. Eastham, Esq. VSB#93484 Walker Jones, P.C.; 31 Winchester Street, Warrenton, VA 20186-2896 T: 540-347-9223, F: 540-349-1715; rlawrence@walkerjoneslaw.com Counsel for Plaintiff Lost deed to Moreland Memorial Park Cemetery Section 4, Lot 106A, Graves 1, 2, 3, 4 Section 4, Lot 106, Graves 1, 2

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People having an interest in the above are invited to attend the hearing and state their opinion regarding the issue. The public may also choose to submit written comments through the Town's website or by emailing citizencomment @warrentonva.gov during the public comment period which will end at noon the day of the public hearing. The Planning Commission may make a recommendation to the Town Council, which will hold a public hearing at a later date. Information is available for viewing on the Town website www.warrentonva .gov. If there are any questions, please call 540-347-1101 or visit Town Hall located at 21 Main Street, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Town of Warrenton desires to make its programs, services, facilities, and activities accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need accommodations or auxiliary services, please contact the Town as far in advance as possible.

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LEGAL NOTICES PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 17, 2024

NOTICE OF 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 10, 2024, in the Warrenton Town Hall at 21 Main 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. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT TEXT-24-022830 - A Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Section 2-308.1 related to Boundary Line Adjustments on property under a Non-Common Open Space easement. (Amy Rogers, Staff) 2. SPECIAL PERMIT SPPT-24-022631, WILLIAM F. SIGMON AND PAMELA S. VAUGHAN (OWNERS)/WILLIAM F. SIGMON (APPLICANT) - ELK RUN AUTOMOTIVE - An application for a Category 2 Special Permit to allow an Auto Repair Garage as a Major Home Occupation. The property is located at 12346 Elk Run Road, Midland, Cedar Run District. (PIN 7818-73-7283-000) (Cristin Wise, Staff) 3. SPECIAL PERMIT SPPT-24-022829, JERRY HARRIS AND SANDRA HARRIS (OWNER/APPLICANT) - HARRIS HOME IMPROVEMENTS - An application for a Category 2 Special Permit to allow a Small Contracting Business as a Major Home Occupation. The property is located at 6103 Miles Lane, Warrenton, Cedar Run District. (PIN 6993-40-6368-000) (Cristin Wise, Staff) 4. A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE PERIODIC REVALIDATION FEE FOR PARCELS CURRENTLY PARTICIPATING IN THE LAND USE PROGRAM - A Resolution for the Special Assessment for Land Preservation Program, known as the "Land Use" program, per Virginia Code Section 58.1-3234 authorizes localities that have adopted the Land Use Ordinance, to provide for the imposition of a revalidation fee every sixth year. The fee schedule remains unchanged, set at $90.00 per parcel plus .90 per acre. (Eric Maybach, Commissioner, Staff) Copies of the above files are available for review by contacting 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 prior to October 10, 2024, addressed to the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, VA 20186, or by e-mail to BOS@fauquiercounty.gov.

Citizens wishing to appear in person should arrive before the start time of the meeting to sign in. Comments are limited to three minutes. The meeting is also livestreamed at http://fauquier-va.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id =1. Fauquier County does not discriminate based on handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodation will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request. Citizens requiring reasonable accommodation for disabilities should call (540) 422-8020 NOTICE OF RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE, LLC HEARING ON OPERATION OF DEALERSHIP BY MANUFACTURER The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), under the Code of Virginia 46.2-1572(4) and 46.2-1573, is conducting a formal evidentiary hearing at the request of Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian), a Commonwealth-licensed manufacturer of electric vehicles. Rivian seeks an eligibility determination to be both a manufacturer and a dealer of motor vehicles in Fauquier County, Virginia. According to Va. Code 46.2-1572(4), Rivian must establish that there is no dealer independent of the manufacturer available in the above-mentioned community or trade area to own and operate the franchise in a manner consistent with the public interest. The formal evidentiary hearing will take place on October 17, 2024, at 9 a.m. EDT at DMV Headquarters located at 2300 W. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23269.

Any party interested in this matter is invited to attend the hearing and provide relevant information. Please send an email to DMV at diane.adams-strickland @dmv.virginia.gov requesting the information to attend. If you have documentation you would like the hearing officer and Rivian to review, please submit it to DMV at diane.adams-strickland@dmv.virginia.gov by 5 p.m. EDT on October 10, 2024.

The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a work session beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2024, in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia.

The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the following items at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2024, in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia: 1. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT TEXT-24-023116 - A Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Article 4, Section 4-1000 - Marshall Code Related to Temporary Uses. (Cristin Wise, Staff) 2. SPECIAL PERMIT SPPT-24-022967, CORNERSTONE FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH TEES (OWNER/APPLICANT) - CORNERSTONE FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH - An application for a Category 6 Special Permit to allow a Minor Place of Worship. The property is located at 9263 Old Dumfries Road, Catlett, Cedar Run District. (PIN 7922-73-9642-000) (Kara Marshall, Staff) 3. SPECIAL EXCEPTION SPEX-24-022672 AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMPLIANCE REVIEW COMR-24-022934, GGFS/GREENWICH MEADOWS LLC (OWNER/APPLICANT) - GREENWICH MEADOWS - An application for a Category 20 Special Exception to allow for an Aboveground Water Storage Facility and Aboveground Water Treatment Facility and an application for a Comprehensive Plan Compliance Review, in accord with Code of Virginia Section 15.2-2232, as to whether the proposed location of the facilities is substantially in accord with the Comprehensive Plan. The property is located at 3517 Nicholson Lane, Nokesville, Cedar Run District. (PIN 7924-34-0017-000 and 7924-14-7596-000) (Kara Marshall, Staff).

The application materials can be found on the Land Development Online Portal at: h ttps://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: https://www.fauquiercounty.gov/government/agendas. To arrange a time to review files in person, please contact the Department of Community Development's Planning Office at (540) 422-8210, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Members of the public who would like to provide comments at a regular public meeting of the Planning Commission are encouraged to send advance written comments to Fauquier County Department of Community Development, 16 Courthouse Square, Suite 100, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 or email to meredith.meixner@fauquiercounty.gov.

Citizens wishing to appear in person should arrive prior to the start time of the meeting.

Comments are limited to three minutes. The meeting is also live streamed at: http://fauquier-va.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1.

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 Ms. Meredith Meixner, Deputy Clerk of the Planning Commission, at (540) 422-8210.

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LEGAL NOTICES TOWN OF WARRENTON NOTICE OF TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Warrenton will hold their Regular Monthly Meeting Work Session on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024, at 9:00 AM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 21 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia.

Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Warrenton will hold their Regular Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024, at 6:30 PM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 21 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia. The Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on the following items: 1. ZOTA-24-2 - Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Remove Articles 4 and 5 to Address Changes to the Erosion and Stormwater Control Ordinance. On June 11, 2024, the Town Council adopted a new, combined Erosion and Stormwater Management Ordinance that outside the Zoning Ordinance. As a part of the creation of the new, stand-alone Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance must be revised to remove the out of date erosion and stormwater management regulations found in Article 4 and Article 5, as well as update several sections of the Zoning Ordinance that currently refer to Articles 4 and 5. This is a Town-initiated text amendment so as to remain in conformance with the requirements of the Code of Virginia, Section § 62.1-44.15:51 Stormwater Management Act and Section §62.1-44.15:24 Erosion and Sediment Control Law, which became effective on July 1, 2024.

2. A Town Code Amendment to Revise Sections 4-1, 4-33, and 4-62 Property Maintenance Virginia Code § 36-106 allows the Town Of Warrenton to impose civil penalties for Uniform Statewide Building Code violations; and Virginia Code § 15.2-1115 empowers the Town of Warrenton to "compel…the razing or repair of all unsafe, dangerous or unsanitary public or private buildings, walls or structures which constitute a menace to the health and safety of the occupants thereof or the public," to abate the nuisance itself if the responsible party fails to do so after reasonable notice, and to "collect the cost thereof from the owner or owners, occupant or occupants of the property affected in any manner provided by law for the collection of state or local taxes." Staff has worked with the Town Attorney's firm to update the Town Code's Building Code and nuisance enforcement provisions to permit all methods of enforcement provided for by the State Code.

People having an interest in the above are invited to participate in the hearing and state their opinion regarding the above issues. The public may also choose to submit written comments through the Town's website or by emailing citizencomment@warrentonva.gov during the public comment period, which will end at noon the day of the Public Hearing, October 8th, 2024. Copies of the ZOTA and Town Code Text Amendment are available online and are available for review at Town Hall located at 21 Main Street, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Town of Warrenton desires to make its programs, services, facilities, and activities accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need accommodations or auxiliary services, please contact the Town as far in advance as possible.

TRUSTEE'S SALE OF 9541 GREEN ROAD, MIDLAND, VA 22728 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $585,000.00, with an annual interest rate of 0.073100% dated April 8, 2021, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for the County of Fauquier as Deed Book 1681, Page 669, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction all that property located in the County of Fauquier, on the courthouse steps at the front of the Circuit Court building for the County of Fauquier located at 40 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia on October 29, 2024 at 12:00 PM, the property with improvements to wit: 1.1229 ACRES Tax Map No. 6991376180000

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Case No. JJ019291-06-00 Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-31 Fauquier County [X] Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court [X] Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Sophie Leigh Prochaska The object of this suit is to: conduct a hearing regarding the petitions to terminate the parental rights concerning the minor child, Sophie Leigh Prochaska (d/o/b 03/07/2014). And, it appearing by Affidavit filed according to law that the biological mother of Sophie Leigh Prochaska, cannot be found and that diligence has been used without effect to ascertain the location of the party to be served, and it is therefore ORDERED that the said Megan Leigh Prochaska appear in Court on November 12, 2024 at 09:15 AM in the Fauquier County Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court to do what is necessary to protect her interests.

Kimberly A. Chadwick, Counsel for Fauquier County DSS

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