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Zoning board rejects 31,000-square-foot ‘multi-use’ religious facility outside Warrenton

By Coy Ferrell

Times Staff Writer

A religious organization’s zoning application to build a two-story, 31,000 square-foot “multi-purpose worship center and gathering space” just outside Warrenton town limits has been denied.

After an hour of tense exchanges between members of the Fauquier County Board of Zoning Appeals and church group representatives Thursday afternoon, the board voted 3-2 not to grant the special permit required for the plan to move forward.

It was the second meeting concerning the application; board members decided to delay voting on the issue after a hearing last month.

The 300-seat facility was proposed for a portion of a tract of land owned by the Potomac Ministry Network, the regional governing See ZONING BOARD, page 4

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An aerial view shows the residential-zoned 10-acre parcel (in red) owned by the regional Assemblies of God governing body just outside Warrenton town limits.

A zoning application to build 31,000-square-foot “multi-use” religious facility on the property was rejected by the Fauquier County Board of Zoning Appeals; the facility would have been accessed from James Madison Highway at a point not shown on the map, toward Walmart.

Electric scooter rental program could be coming to Warrenton

By Coy Ferrell

Times Staff Writer

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An electric scooter rental company approached Warrenton officials this spring about starting a rental program in the town; the scooters would be rented using a smartphone app.

Most Warrenton Town Council members expressed openness Tuesday to the idea of pursuing an electric-scooter rental program in town.

The ventures have become popular in many Northern Virginia cities and towns in recent years, and a company approached Warrenton town officials this spring about implementing a program.

Bird, a California-based company that runs electric-scooter and bicycle rental programs in dozens of cities around the world, approached Warrenton town officials in April;

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an inter-departmental work group led by Warrenton Police Chief Mike Kochis has been studying the framework proposal since May. Bird already runs scooter rental programs in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax and Washington, D.C. The electric scooters would be rented using a smartphone app and dropped off at “parking corrals” around town, although there is no need to “dock” the scooters at a specific point, according to an explainer document published by the town’s work group. A company representative would be responsible for re-

Before Sunny Reynolds led her final coterie of tourists for 2021 off to Sicily a few weeks ago, she sat down briefly to talk about the last year and a half. Reynolds operates Biotrek Adventure Travels, with an office at 81 Main St. in Warrenton. She arranges and leads small groups of travelers to different countries for 10 days to three weeks at a time, depending on the destination.

“It’s been a horrific year for me,” she said, but added that the understanding and support of her clients has carried her through.

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Latest wave of Delta-fueled COVID-19 affecting greater proportion of children

By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

When Virginia – and the rest of the country – experienced a surge in COVID-19 cases that began in November 2020 and continued through the holidays, residents ages 20 to 39 exhibited the highest transmission rates, 0 to 19 the lowest rates. During the current surge (which now seems to be fading) there has been a shift.

According to Dr. Brandy Darby, epidemiologist with the Virginia Department of Health, newborns to those 19 years old are seeing transmission rates similar to those 20 to 39.

Darby, who has been involved with the pandemic response since early in 2020, said, “If you get more granular, the highest rates are in children 16 and 17 years old. There is a lower case rate in children 12 to 15, lower still in 5 to 10 years old, and children ages 0 to 4 have experienced the lowest rate of cases.”

Children older than 12 are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, yet according to the data, those children are experiencing among the highest rates of coronavirus. Darby sees multiple factors contributing to the trend. “The uptick started in July,” said Darby. “We were looking pretty good over the summer. Maybe families were traveling more than they had been. Then there was back to school, sports and other activities opening back up. The patterns of human interactions, plus the Delta variant – which is two times as transmissible – all came together.”

During the 2020-2021 school year, schools were a safe place for children when it came to COVID-19;

COVID-19 snapshot Tuesday, Oct. 12 New cases of coronavirus

Virginia: 2,012 Tuesday; 7-day average of 2,443 Fauquier: 13 Tuesday; 7-day average of 23; 6,699 cases to date Perspective: The seven-day average of new cases in the state has been on

infections were low relative to community spread. But cases began to increase with the start of school this fall. Fauquier County schools have seen almost 300 cases in students since school opened two months ago. For the 2020-2021 school year, there were fewer than 100. (Schools were not open five days a week during the 2020- 2021 school year, and many students were engaged in online learning rather than in-person classes.)

Darby said that although COVID-19 outbreaks are very difficult to tease out, because children have contacts out of school as well, outbreaks mirror the number of cases. “We have seen an uptick in K-12 settings. The schools that do best are those with layered mitigations in place – masks and social distancing, for instance,” she said.

In the beginning of January, the rate of COVID-19 infection ratios for people 19 years and younger were very low. The older the age group, the higher the rate ratio of hospitalizations. Recently, the rate ratio for people ages 0 to 9 and 10 to 19 has changed and it is now increasing. Young people are being hospitalized at a higher rate than they were earlier in the pandemic.

SOURCE: VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Darby said that that when children have COVID-19, they still generally experience less-severe consequences than adults.” She cautioned, though, “Because that statement is true, some people think kids are immune. But children can become severely ill with COVID. They can have high fever, shortness of breath. Those who do have to be hospitalized may be really ill.”

Darby also said that children can also experience what’s known as long-COVID. “They may see their symptoms linger, taking a long time to resolve, or they may develop new symptoms over time. Some of these can be mild, but some are significant. Some can affect the heart and lungs long-term.”

“This is still a new disease, and

we don’t understand all of the longterm ramifications.”

One example of a serious and longer-term effect of COVID-19 is multi-inflammatory syndrome in children, known as MIS-C. Darby describes the disease as a great wave of inflammation that affects different organs as it progresses. “Depending on what organs it affects, it can make someone very ill; it can take months to get back to normal,” she said.

In the United States, there have been 5,217 cases of MIS-C and 46 deaths as of Oct. 4. In Virginia, there have been 90 cases and no deaths.

The VDH provides these nationwide statistics on MIS-C through Oct. 4: • The median age of patients with MIS-C was 9 years. Half of children with MIS-C were between the ages of 5 and 13 years.

• 61% of the reported patients with race/ethnicity information available occurred in children who are Hispanic/Latino (1,444 patients) or Black, non-Hispanic (1,568 patients).

• 98% of patients had a positive test result for SARS CoV-2, the virus

the decline since Sept. 14.

In the school division

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

Positive cases since school opened on Aug. 11: 394; 282 in children, 112 in staff Quarantined: 202 students, 5 staff (as of Oct. 7) Hospitalizations Virginia: 53 on Tuesday; 7-day average is 74

Symptoms

Virginia: 7.8% Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District: 10.3% Perspective: The positivity average in the state has been decreasing since Sept. 9

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that causes COVID-19. The remaining 2% of patients had contact with someone with COVID-19.

• 60% of reported patients were male.

Vaccinations

Children under 12 years old are not eligible for vaccinations yet, and vaccination rates are low for those 12 to 18, acknowledged Darby. “We are making efforts to get that population vaccinated, but different parents approach that in different ways. When it was time for my daughter, who is 12, to be vaccinated, I was so excited to be able to protect her in that way.

But I can understand where other parents may not feel the way I do.

It’s one thing to do it for yourself, but parents want to be extra careful when it comes to protecting their kids.”

Darby emphasized that vaccines are very safe and effective, especially at preventing serious illness and death. “People want to know if vaccinated people can still get the virus, why get the vaccine? Breakthrough cases are very rare.”

According to data released Oct. 8 by See COVID, page 9 Fauquier: 272 total; 25 in August, 37 in September, 10 for October so far Perspective: The Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association data for Oct. 12 states that 1,585 Virginians are hospitalized with COVID-19. The seven-day average number of hospitalizations (1,646) rose dramatically between July 11 and Sept. 9 but is on the decline.

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Supervisors to consider local cigarette tax, pay raises for county employees

By Coy Ferrell

Times Staff Writer

The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will convene Thursday, Oct. 14 for its monthly work session and regular meeting at the Warren Green Building in Warrenton. The work session begins at 11 a.m., and the regular meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.

Members of the public may address the board at the evening meeting during citizen’s time or at one of the five public hearings scheduled for specific agenda items. The supervisors’ full agenda can be found at agenda.fauquiercounty.gov.

A grant the county received last month will enable 24/7 professional staffing at the Goldvein Volunteer Fire Department.

Cigarette tax

Last year, the Virginia General Assembly expanded counties’ ability to impose admission, meals and cigarette taxes. While cities and towns could implement these taxes previously through their governing bodies, counties previously were required to conduct a referendum.

On Thursday’s agenda is a resolution that, if approved by supervisors, will impose a local tax of 40 cents per pack on the sale of cigarettes in the county beginning Jan. 1, 2022. The tax would be 2 cents per cigarette for packs of less than 20.

Earlier this year, County Administrator Paul McCulla recommended using revenue from the tax for “one-time needs or pay-as-you-go capital costs.” Tentative projections from the county budget office estimate imposing the tax would create about $450,000 in net yearly tax revenue. A public hearing on the issue will be held Thursday evening.

Pay raises for county employees

This summer, supervisors approved a 5% pay raise for employees of the school division and a 3% raise for other county employees. At the time, supervisors promised to give those remaining county employees an additional 2% raise on Jan. 1, 2022. That second pay raise could now come more than two months early.

On Thursday’s agenda is a resolution to grant that additional 2% pay raises for non-school county employees as of Oct. 16. The raises would cost $717,000 during the current fiscal year and be funded completely with funds left over from last year’s budget.

The proposal comes as school division officials are confident that enrollment in public schools has rebounded significantly this year after its pandemic slump, according to a budget office report. The increased enrollment means that state funding for the school division, based in part on the number of students enrolled, will not suffer significantly this year compared to pre-pandemic levels. That, in turn, decreases the local burden on school funding, leaving more funds available to fund increased salaries for firefighters, EMTs, sheriff’s deputies and other county employees.

County wins federal fire and rescue grant

Last month, the Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded a $4.7 million grant to Fauquier

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County to hire 15 additional full-time fire and rescue technicians to staff the southern areas of the county.

The additional personnel will enable 24/7 professional staffing at the Goldvein Volunteer Fire Department, according to a memo from the county budget office.

For southern Fauquier as a whole, which is served primarily by the Goldvein, Lois, Remington and Catlett stations, the new personnel will increase daytime coverage from one professional firefighter per 23 square miles to one per 19 square miles. Nighttime coverage will be even more greatly increased, from one professional per 38 square miles to one per 23 square miles.

The federal grant will cover the salaries and most other expenses for the 15 new staffers for three years.

Beginning in fiscal year 2026, the new positions will come at a cost of $1.7 million per year to the county budget. A work session will be held Thursday to discuss in more detail current staffing needs and how the federal grant funds should be used.

Supervisors will also discuss a request from the Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company for the county to provide county-employed firefighters at the station. Warrenton currently has two firefighters employed by the town of Warrenton but is otherwise an all-volunteer company.

al was meant to “drive churches out of Fauquier County.” County officials said that the opposition was based on misunderstandings about the proposal’s intentions and vowed to reach out to local religious leaders before voting on the amendment.

Currently, “places of worship” – regardless of scale — constructed in the county must obtain a special zoning permit, which is reviewed and either approved or denied by a vote of the Fauquier County Board of Zoning Appeals. Members of that board are appointed by a circuit court judge and are not accountable to any elected officials. The zoning board has little latitude to impose conditions on an application beyond what is specifically laid out in the county’s existing zoning laws or its comprehensive plan.

The proposed zoning amendment would keep that approval process the same for “places of worship” applications of a smaller scale. But for religious venues exceeding 10,000 square feet or 300 seats, the amendment would require applicants to obtain a special exception permit, which must undergo a review and vote by the Fauquier County Planning Commission (whose members are appointed by the board of supervisors) and county supervisors themselves.

Zoning amendment for places of worship

Last month, supervisors also voted to defer a decision on a proposed asphalt plant on an industrial-zoned property in the Midland Service District next to the Warrenton-Fauquier Airport.

The proposed plant has faced growing opposition from area residents over concerns that such a development would negatively impact the environment, depress property values and produce dangerous levels of truck traffic.

Although the site is already zoned for industrial use, the proposal still requires a special exception permit from county supervisors because the plant would involve manufacturing. A public hearing will be held Thursday evening.

After delaying a vote on the matter last month, supervisors will again consider Thursday a proposed amendment to the county’s zoning ordinance addressing the approval process for “places of worship” of more than 10,000 square feet. Supervisors have said that the proposal is an effort to ensure the potential impacts of larger religious facilities on traffic, water and sewer resources, and neighboring properties are vetted in the same manner as non-religious facilities of the same scale.

Supervisors delayed voting last month after several Christian religious leaders spoke in opposition to the amendment, claiming the propos-

Asphalt plant in Midland

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Zoning board rejects 31,000-square-foot ‘multi-use’ religious facility outside Warrenton ZONING BOARD, from page 1 body of the Assemblies of God. Totaling 43 acres — the facility itself would have been built on a 10-acre lot at the top of a hill — the land is zoned residential and is accessed from U.S. 15/17/29 Business; the property is adjacent to the major highway interchange between Walmart and Lord Fairfax Community College.

According to church group officials Thursday, the “Potomac Ministry Center” would have served as the administrative and training center for the network’s 355 congregations. The second floor of the building would have included at least 6,000 square feet of offices and classrooms; the auditorium would seat 300 people and host religious services each Sunday, in addition to weddings and other special events.

A “Potomac Ministry Center” already exists in Gainesville, where the governing body is currently headquartered along with an online religious college. According to church officials, the organization has run out of space at the Gainesville facility and wanted room to expand their operations.

The new “Potomac Ministry Center” would have been located just 1 ½ miles from an existing Assemblies of God church; the 20,720-squarefoot Bridge Community Church was approved by the zoning board in 2015. But church officials said the two facilities would serve different purposes.

“Our congregation is not a competing congregation so there is no competition,” said the Potomac Ministry Network’s secretary and treasurer, Benjamin Rainey, at Thursday’s meeting. He did not specify the nature of the congregation that would attend services at the “Potomac Ministry Center.”

History of the project

In 2009, the zoning board approved a special permit for an 8,200-square-foot, 300-seat religious building on the site. That building would have been a new home to the Warrenton Assembly of God church, which was then located next to Taylor Middle School, but the new building was never built. That local congregation has since ceased to exist, and the 43 acres was deeded to the Potomac Ministry Network, its parent organization.

Last year, the Potomac Ministry Network announced plans to build an expanded “campus” at the Warrenton site, including a college for in-person learning, dormitories and regional administrative offices on the site.

That proposal, submitted to the county in December 2020 and withdrawn in July, included two academic and office buildings totaling more than 62,000 square feet to serve up to 500 students on campus, along with axillary buildings and residences to serve and house students, faculty and visiting missionaries.

The application never made it to the public-hearing stage.

of the Department of Fire, Rescue On Thursday, members of the and Emergency Management,” said board grilled civil engineer Jim Car- the report from planning staffers.

Drinking water, for instance, will son, who is representing the Potomac Ministry Network on land use need to be drawn from an on-site well. issues related to the current applica- “The proposed well will likely be categorized as a public drinking supply tion to build a “place of worship.”

They pressed him to outline more and will require a dedicated well lot,” details about plans for potable water, the staff report explained. “The special stormwater management, water for permit plat has no indication of the lofire suppression and access for fire and cation of a well lot and does not reflect rescue vehicle, echoing concerns ex- how this may affect the site’s ultimate pressed in detail by county planning design. Staff would also note that there staff. The scale of the project, they said, is no information provided regarding might be disproportionate to the avail- the demands of the proposed use or the well’s ability to adequately serve able water, sewer and other services.

The board members were careful the proposed use.”

In response to these concerns, to emphasize that the religious nature of the proposed use was irrel- Carson maintained that those issues evant to the land-use issues at hand, would be addressed as he worked although church officials continued with various county and state agento lean heavily on religious themes cies as planning for specific aspects of the facility progressed through throughout the back and forth.

“I don’t care what you do there,” various permitting requirements. said board member Lawrence Mc- “All those things are possible. … I asDade during one exchange. “But how sure you it can be done,” said Carson, many people are going to be there on who recounted his résumé and asked a regular basis?” he added, emphasiz- the board to trust his reputation as a ing the potential impact of any facil- civil engineer.

As he had done ity of that size on before, Carson roads, utilities and claimed, without surrounding prop“From what you evidence, that erties. described, a couple there is a conspirThe parties ofof choral practices, acy among counten appeared to ty officials — ina couple of Bible talk past each othcluding the board er, however, with studies, it seems that of supervisors, members of the a 32,000 square foot the department zoning board exfacility — it seems of community pressing detailed development and concerns about sort of disproportional the board of zondrinking water, to that.” ing appeals — to stormwater manLAWRENCE MCDADE stop the church agement, drainZoning board member group from buildfields and other ing anything at all land-use matters, at the site. while church offiBecause the county’s comprecials — and at times, Carson himself — emphasized the religious nature hensive plan suggests the land as a potential site for a park, Carson said of the building’s intended use.

Ultimately, Carson was unable to that county officials were conspiring satisfy the members’ concerns about to block any development on the site, land-use issues, which echoed those regardless of the merits of a particoutlined in the community develop- ular application. Supervisors and zoning board members have denied ment department’s staff report.

“From my standpoint, it is a lack these accusations.

Board members also pressed the of information that I have right now,” said board member McDade, who church group representatives about made the motion to deny the special why the planned facility was so permit, to explain his vote. “It is not large if so few people would use the a belief that this could not be done.” building on weekdays, as claimed in At its Oct. 14 meeting, the Fau- the application documents. Carson, quier County Board of Supervisors for instance, claimed that the facility will consider a zoning text amend- would have less impact on utilities ment that, if approved, would require than a single-family home on every “places of worship” exceeding 10,000 day except Sunday.

“It seems like the scope of this square feet to obtain a special exception, which must ultimately be re- project is grossly disproportional to viewed and approved by supervisors, the proposed uses,” said McDade. instead of a special permit, which “From what you described, a couple requires only zoning board approval. of choral practices, a couple of Bible If approved, that zoning amend- studies, it seems that a 32,000 square ment could affect any application for foot facility — it seems sort of disa large facility submitted by the Poto- proportional to that.”

Church group representatives said mac Ministry Network in the future.

“Based on the lack of information that they did not intend to utilize the provided by the applicant, staff has building’s office and education spacconcerns related to the adequacy of es, at least not initially. “You’re althe proposed well and drainfield, the lowed to have more room than you suitability of the proposed stormwa- need,” said Evan Newman, a pastor ter management area to meet run-off with the Potomac Ministry Network. and drainage needs and the ability to “You’re building the best building meet the access and fire flow needs you can afford to build,” he added at

Concerns about water, traffic

another point.

“We subscribe to the idea that you build all you can build,” said Rainey.

Carson added, “They’re hoping to need more space to manage their ministry.”

Background

These exchanges came against the backdrop of the staff report’s claim that the proposed administrative and educational uses of the “Potomac Ministry Center” in service of a regional organization — not just a local congregation — fall under zoning laws related to offices and educational buildings, not “places of worship” as the church group claims.

The staff report said that, even if the board included conditions in the special permit prohibiting the administration of a regional organization without the proper zoning approvals, those conditions would be almost impossible to enforce.

Church officials and an attorney representing them defended their definition of “places of worship,” claiming the administration of other congregations fell under the definition of “place of worship” and that additional zoning laws governing offices and educational facilities should not apply to them.

“We’re not trying to sneak something by you or say we’re something we’re not,” said Rainey. “I’m a minister of Jesus Christ and that’s what we’re trying to do.”

The definition of “places of worship” was the subject of even more heated controversy last month, when attorneys for the Potomac Ministry Network threatened to sue the county if a proposed zoning text amendment changing the review process for “places of worship” more than 10,000 square feet was applied to them.

Supervisors delayed action on the proposed amendment and told the church group their current application before the zoning board could go ahead unhindered. Zoning board members, who are appointed by the circuit court, have no authority to change the county’s zoning ordinances and are allowed legally only to apply current provisions in the county’s ordinances and comprehensive plan.

“I agree that the county has no business telling a church what it can and can’t do. That’s totally up to the church,” McDade told Carson.

“But from a land use standpoint, the amount of people who are going to be there on a regular basis is going to affect traffic, particularly on Route 29 coming up, which is so busy, the community college, Walmart, Home Depot there, the amount of water that would be used, … wastewater.

“All are a function of — not of what the people are doing there, that’s none of the county’s business — but the fact that they are there.

And that has an impact.”

Board member Benjamin Tissue pressed one of the church group’s attorneys, Justin Coleman, about the fact that if the special permit had been approved, the facility could host an See ZONING BOARD, page 6

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Additional in-person absentee voting sites open Monday As of Monday, Oct. 18, Fauquier County residents will have two additional places where they may cast an absentee ballot in person for the 2021 Virginia election: the Vint Hill Village Green Community Center and the Bealeton Depot at the Bealeton Library. The main registrar’s office in Warrenton has been open for early voting since Sept. 17 and remains open.

From now through the end of the month, each of the three early voting sites will be open Monday through Saturday. (See box.) The last day to cast an absentee ballot in person is Saturday, Oct. 30.

Voters may alternatively cast a ballot at their regular precinct polling place on Election Day, Nov. 2.

During the 2020 presidential election, about one-third of all ballots cast in Fauquier County were cast on Election Day; remaining voters cast absentee ballots.

Registered voters may also request a ballot be mailed to them; the deadline to do this is Friday,

Official voting resources

• Virginia Department of Elections: vote.elections.virginia.gov • Fauquier County Office of the General Registrar: 540-422-8290 ZONING BOARD, from page 4 unlimited number of weddings. That could put an additional strain on utilities and roads during other days of the week besides Sunday, he said.

Coleman said that there were no plans to hold a large number of weddings.

“You don’t know that,” Tissue responded.

Coleman agreed, but again em-

Oct. 22. These ballots may either be returned to the registrar’s office by mail or dropped off in person at one of the early voting sites or at a regular precinct polling place on Election Day. More information is available at vote.elections.virginia.gov or by calling the Fauquier registrar’s office at 540-422-8290.

Casting more than one ballot in any election is both a state and federal felony.

Candidates for Virginia governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general are on the ballot, along with the House of Delegates candidates for the district in which a voter lives. As of this weekend, 3,022 Fauquier residents have cast absentee ballots, including 1,923 in person and 1,099 by mail. That number is about 43% of the 6,972 early votes cast by the same point in early voting during last year’s presidential election.

Turnout in Virginia gubernatorial elections, which always take place the year following a presidential election, is usually between 50% and 65% of the previous year’s turnout. Since a total of 43,661 Fauquier County residents cast a ballot in last year’s presidential election, that would put expected turnout in Fauquier this year between 22,000 and 28,000 ballots cast. There are 5.9 million registered voters in Virginia.

phasized the religious nature of the organization. “Weddings … are tied to their faith.”

While he commented little on the application on Thursday, board chairman John Meadows also expressed concern last month that the scale of the project would place too great a demand on available resources. “The magnitude of [the current proposal] might be a little overwhelming for this site,” he said.

Where to vote in person Office of the General Registrar • • • •

Open now to Oct. 30 528 Waterloo Road, Suite 200, Warrenton Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Vint Hill Village Green Community Center • • • •

Open Oct. 18 to Oct. 30 4235 Aiken Dr., Warrenton (Vint Hill) Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bealeton Depot at Bealeton Library • • • •

Open Oct. 18 to Oct. 30 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Regular precinct polling places • Open Election Day, Nov. 2 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Registered voters may find their polling place listed on their voter registration card or by visiting vote.elections.virginia.gov.

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While both this and last month’s meetings included the opportunity for members of the public to speak, no one chose to make any public comments in person.

The Piedmont Environmental Council, however, submitted a letter to the board stating that “Our primary concern is that the application does not appear to match the intended use.”

Another letter was submitted by a woman who lives near Bridge Com-

munity Church. That letter echoed concerns that the church group was not being “transparent” about its intended use of the proposed “Potomac Ministry Center.” And, she argued, the zoning board failed to mitigate the effects of the Bridge Church on the area’s “viewsheds.” She said she feared that would again be the case if the latest application was approved.

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Superintendent addresses TikTok trend that encourages school vandalism Some school bathrooms have been closed to prevent property damage

By Robin Earl

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The effects of a recent “challenge” circulating on the TikTok social media platform are being felt at some Fauquier County schools. School spokeswoman Tara Helkowski said Sept. 21 in response to a question about the trend, “We have reports of students damaging soap dispensers and paper towel dispensers, along with students locking bathroom stalls from the inside.”

She added that some bathrooms had been closed to prevent the vandalism. Helkowski explained that “the bathrooms that have been closed are in the more remote areas of the buildings, making them difficult to monitor. This is occurring at several schools.”

She added Oct. 8, “To allow for staff to monitor bathrooms, some schools have limited the number of open bathrooms. Bathroom vandalism in the form of graffiti has existed for decades. Unfortunately, the TikTok challenge has amplified the severity and frequency of the damage.”

The destructive trend originated on Sept. 1, after a TikTok user posted a video showing a box of disposable masks they claimed to have stolen from school, with the caption, “A month into school ... devious lick.”

As similar videos with the term “devious lick” flooded the platform, news organizations around the country have reported that students have been stealing or vandalizing items from restrooms, such as soap and paper towel dispensers.

Soon after, students allegedly began stealing or damaging other school property and posting videos about it.

The afternoon of Oct. 8, Fauquier County Public Schools sent a letter to parents that said, “As reported in the media, there is a TikTok challenge circulating called the ‘devious lick’ challenge. It involves stealing or vandalizing school property and posting videos about it. In recent weeks, students at many of our schools have participated in this challenge, stealing from and vandalizing our bathrooms.”

To further address the problem, Superintendent of Schools David Jeck released a two-minute video frankly stating the penalties that could result from the vandalism. He said, “In Virginia, any vandalism that results in damage of $1,000 or less is considered a class one misdemeanor, which is the highest form of a misdemeanor in the state of Virginia. And it carries with it up to a $2,500 fine and up to 12 months incarceration that can be in a juvenile facility or in an adult facility. So, my advice to you is, if you’ve done something like this, or are thinking about doing something like this, please think again.”

He emphasized, “You’re inconveniencing your fellow classmates, and you’re inconveniencing your teachers, administrators and parents. So don’t do it. It’s not smart. It’s going to create all kinds of problems for you that you just don’t want.”

Jeck said that the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office is being consulted about investigating the incidents, adding, “And we are more than willing to prosecute and file charges against those people who are responsible.”

The sheriff’s office reported that there had been no reports of damage or thefts involving school property, as of Oct. 12.

To close the video, Jeck appealed directly to parents, saying, “Please talk to your child/children about this challenge and about social media in general. While something like this may seem like an innocent prank on the surface, theft and vandalism are criminal activities and can easily cost our schools thousands of dollars a week to repair or replace items.

“Thank you for your support and understanding regarding the impact this trend has had on our schools and community. We appreciate your partnership in working to keep this trend out of Fauquier County Public Schools.”

Jeck also addressed another TikTok challenge that involves hitting or slapping a teacher.

He said, “The second thing I want to mention is there are rumors about a second TikTok challenge involving touching teachers inappropriately and, again, the same message, that’s stupid.

“Depending on where the teachers are touched, that could result in a sexual battery charge. And again, we are in contact with the Sheriff’s Office. If you’re thinking about doing something like that, please think again. It will create more problems for you than it’s worth.”

Jeck added, “And frankly, our teachers don’t deserve that. Our teachers have had to endure enough in the last two years. They don’t need this. I care about all of you. I want you all to be successful, but we can’t have this continue and disrupt our schools, and it’s got to stop.”

The Fauquier County School Board is set to address the TikTok challenge issue at its Oct. 12 board meeting. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. in the Fauquier High School cafeteria.

TikTok has removed videos featuring “devious lick;” the original video was removed on Sept. 13. The trend was banned by TikTok on Sept.

15 for violating TikTok’s community guidelines against illegal activities; by that time, the “devious” hashtag had already received more than 235 million views.

Currently, searching TikTok with the search term “devious lick” results in a message from TikTok, “No results found. This phrase may be associated with behavior or content that violates our guidelines.”

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Latest wave of Delta-fueled COVID-19 affecting greater proportion of children COVID, from page 2 VDH, between Jan. 1 and Oct. 2, there have been 34,691 cases of COVID-19 in vaccinated people (0.7% of all those fully vaccinated). There have been 1,287 breakthrough hospitalizations (0.025% of vaccinated people) and 381 deaths (0.007% of vaccinated people).

Darby believes the Pfizer vaccine for children 5 to 12 could be approved by the Food and Drug Administration between Halloween and Thanksgiving.

She knows that some people are concerned that the vaccine was developed too quickly to be safe, but she is confident. “I know it was developed more quickly than usual, but that’s because it’s been a more intense, all-hands-ondeck effort. These vaccines have undergone the most intense safety monitoring of any vaccine in history.

“If we weren’t in a pandemic, the process would have been slower because there would have been less urgency. I can assure parents that no steps were skipped; they have just been laser-focused on getting this out the door.”

Darby said it’s important to have pre-vaccination conversations about possible side effects, which can include pain at the injection site, headache, feeling tired, a fever or chills.

Reach Robin Earl at rearl@fauquier.com

When a child is hospitalized with COVID-19

The Centers for Disease Control reports that between Aug. 1 and Oct. 7, there were 5,742 COVID-related hospital admissions of patients 1 to 17 years old in Health Region 3, which includes Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.

Between Oct. 1 and Oct. 7, an average of 28 children a day were hospitalized in the region with COVID. Between Sept.

9 and Sept. 15, the seven-day average was 39.

Pediatrician Dr. Joshua Jakum of Piedmont Pediatrics in Warrenton and Dr. Suzanne Lavoie, infectious diseases specialist and professor of pediatrics and internal medicine at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University, answered questions about what parents can expect when a child is hospitalized with COVID-19. (Answers below are paraphrased.)

What are the symptoms that would trigger a hospitalization?

Dr. Jakum: Respiratory and cardiovascular symptoms and subsequent multi-system failure are the symptoms that result in hospitalization.

Dr. Lavoie: For those with COVID pneumonia, there might be shortness of breath, low oxygen, fever. For those who may have multi-inflammatory syndrome in children caused

by COVID, children might have diarrhea, fever, low blood pressure or elevated lab tests. For it to be diagnosed as MIS-C, there must be at least two organ systems involved.

What medical interventions may be given in the hospital?

Dr. Jakum: Fluid resuscitation, medications to help maintain blood pressure, as well as oxygen and respiratory supports such as ventilation.

Dr. Lavoie: Monoclonal antibodies can be used for children; it has emergency use authorization from the FDA for children who are at least 12 years or older and 88 pounds. This therapy is reserved for people who are at high risk for progressing to severe COVID-19 and/or hospitalization or who are immunocompromised. REGENCOV is authorized for those over 12 years old and who weigh at least 88 pounds, but it is not as widely available.

Can a parent be with the child during their stay?

Dr. Jakum: Only in the most extreme of circumstances are parents separated from children during hospitalization. It is always a goal of pediatricians and hospitalists to keep parents present and supportive in the care of ill children.

Dr. Lavoie: The policy at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU is to permit at up to two different adults during the day, only one at night. Adults must be gowned and masked.

What specialists would be attending the child?

Dr. Jakum: Pediatric hospitalization is coordinated by pediatric hospitalists with the inclusion of intensivists, pulmonologists, cardiologists, infectious disease specialists, nephrologists, neurologists and gastroenterologists, as well as pediatric nurses, critical care staff, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, phlebotomists and others -- all depending on the presentation and severity of symptoms.

How long do children typically have to stay in the hospital?

Dr. Lavoie: It varies. Children who have only mild oxygen requirements may be treated and discharged in two to five days. Those who require high oxygen levels, all the way up to intubation, could be in the hospital for much longer. The average length of time for a child with MIS-C is from one to two weeks.

What can parents do to protect their children from being hospitalized from COVID-19?

Dr. Lovoie: With every child that dies of an illness like this, it’s a tragedy. It’s not only another life lost. There’s an element of a loss of potential.

The best thing to do, of course, is to prevent kids from getting infected. That means anyone who can get vaccinated, should get vaccinated. For children younger than 12, who can’t be vaccinated, the adults around in their lives should be vaccinated. This creates a bubble of protection around the child. They are relatively protected by the herd immunity of those around them.

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UPCOMING FAUQUIER EVENTS OCT. 13 TO 20 Ongoing events Coat drop-off

What: Drop off clean coats (new or gently used) When: Collecting through Nov. 18 Where: Warrenton Bible Fellowship, 46 Winchester Street, Warrenton Info: Also taking hats, scarves, gloves, boots

Wednesday, Oct. 13 Country market

What: Hunt country market of Upperville When: Wednesday, Oct. 13; 4 to 8 p.m.

Where: Buchanan Hall, 8549 John S. Mosby Highway, Upperville

What: Bereavement support group focusing on the death of a loved one When: Thursday, Oct. 14; 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: 540-349-5814 to RSVP

Trivia night

What: Trivia hosted by Fauquier Trivia When: Thursday, Oct. 14; 7 to 9 p.m.

Where: Wort Hog Brewing Company, 41 Beckham St., Warrenton

Story time

What: Small team trivia When: Wednesday, Oct. 13; 6 to 8 p.m.

Where: Barking Rose Brewery, 9057 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton Cost: Free

What: Stories for young children and caregivers with finger plays and singalongs When: Thursday, Oct. 14; 10:30 to 10:45 a.m.

Where: Virtual; hosted by Warrenton Library Cost: Free Info: Required registration at https:// bit.ly/FPLstorytimefall

Live music

ESL

Trivia

What: Knotfest Roadshow-Slipknot, Killswitch Engage, Fever 333 and Code Orange When: Wednesday, Oct. 13; 5:30 p.m.

Where: Jiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow Cost: Tickets available at www. ticketmaster.com

What: English-as-a-second-language class presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education Programs When: Thursday, Oct. 14; 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Bealeton Depot, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton Info: 540-718-8243

When: Friday, Oct. 15; 7 to 10 p.m.

Where: Beer Hound Brewery, 201 Waters Place, Culpeper

Live music

What: Music featuring Andrew Renner When: Friday, Oct. 15; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Where: Barrel Oak Winery, 3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane

Saturday, Oct. 16 Cornhole Tournament

What: Outside event sponsored by Jefferson Ruritan club.

When: Saturday, Oct. 16; 2 to 5 p.m.

Where: Old Trade Brewery, 13270 Alanthus Road, Brandy Station Cost: $30 for each two-person team Info: Registration 540-522-6740.

Proceeds donated to Little Fork Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad and Culpeper Thrive Women’s Clinic

Haunted farm

What: Buckland haunted farm with food, bonfire Where: 4484 Lee Highway, Warrenton When: Saturday, Oct. 16; 7 to 11 p.m.

Info: 540-341-4739

Farm festival

Game night

What: Seven Oaks Lavendar Farm festival; family friendly event When: Saturday, Oct. 16; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Seven Oaks Lavender Farm, 8769 Old Dumfries Road, Catlett

What: Vote for favorite book in-house or online each Wednesday When: Wednesday, Oct. 13; all day Where: Warrenton Library, Bealeton Library, John Marshall Library

What: Thursday game night with Multiverse Comics When: Thursday, Oct. 14; 5:30 to 9 p.m.

Where: Beer Hound Brewery, 201 Waters Place, Culpeper

Book club

Live music

What: Music featuring Kohanna McCrary When: Saturday, Oct. 16; 6:30 to 10 p.m.

Where: Orlean Market, 6855 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall

Book madness

What: Marshall afternoon book club reading “The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett When: Wednesday, Oct. 13; 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Where: Virtual discussion Info: Email deborah.cosby@ fauquiercounty.gov or call 540-4228527

Newcomers

What: Warrenton Newcomers club meeting for women retired or relocated When: Wednesday, Oct. 13; 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Where: Hope Fellowship Christian Church, 4173 Bludau Drive, Warrenton Info: Debbie Mancini at dbmancini51@gmail.com

Thursday, Oct. 14 Youngkin rally

What: Glenn Youngkin rally; conversation; light lunch When: Thursday, Oct. 14; noon to 1:30 p.m.

Where: Eva Walker Park, 130 Haiti St., Warrenton Info: Public invited

Weekly meeting

Live music

What: Music featuring Jacob Paul Allen When: Thursday, Oct. 14; 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton

Live music

Friday, Oct. 15 Haunted farm

What: Family grief one-day camp for children ages 6 to 17, along with adult caregivers, who are grieving the death of a family member or friend; special activities; and supportive discussions When: Saturday, Oct. 16; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Info: 540-349-5814 to RSVP

What: Buckland haunted farm with food, bonfire When: Friday, Oct. 15; 7 to 11 p.m.

Info: 540-341-4739

Live music

What: Open mic live music When: Friday, Oct. 15; 7 to 10 p.m.

Where: Orlean Market, 6855 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall

Live music

What: Music featuring the Fountains Band When: Friday, Oct. 15; 6 p.m.

Where: Denim and Pearls, 29 Main St., Warrenton

Live music

What: Music featuring Joe Downer When: Friday, Oct. 15; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Where: Lost Barrel Brewing, 36138 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg

What: Rotary Club of Warrenton When: Thursday, Oct. 14; 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.

Where: The Gathering Place, 650 Alwington Place, Warrenton Info: 540-661-7841

Live music

Bereavement support

What: Friday night karaoke

What: Music featuring Ryan Jewel When: Friday, Oct. 15; 5 to 8 p.m.

Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton

Karaoke

What: Music featuring Adriel Genet When: Saturday, Oct. 16; 4 to 7 p.m.

Where: Barrel Oak Winery, 3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane

Family grief camp

Farmers market

What: Warrenton farmers market When: Saturday, Oct. 16; 8 a.m. to noon Where: Warrenton Farmers Market, 21 Main Street Parking Lot, Warrenton

Farmers market

What: Remington farmers market When: Saturday, Oct. 16; 4 to 8 p.m.

Where: Remington Farmers Market, 150B W. Bowen St., Remington Info: remingtongarden@gmail.com

Walk with a Naturalist

What: Walk with a naturalist for a trail walk for adults and children ages 12 and older accompanied by an adult When: Saturday, Oct. 16; 1 to 3 p.m.

Where: Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton Cost: Free

Register: 540-341-3651

Fall festival

When: Saturday, Oct. 16; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Messick’s Farm Market, 6025 Catlett Road, Bealeton Cost: Ages 4 and up, $12; ages 55 and up, $6; ages 3 and under free Info: 540-439-8900

Worship festival

What: Family worship fall festival with live music, games, food, vendors, obstacle course, rock wall, mechanical bull and more When: Saturday, Oct. 16; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Family Worship Center, 12077 Marsh Road, Bealeton Cost: Free Info: 540-439-2900

Live music

What: Music featuring Bart Harris When: Saturday, Oct. 16; 6 p.m.

Where: Denim and Pearls, 29 Main St., Warrenton

Live music

What: Music featuring Jules and the Agreeables When: Saturday, Oct. 16; 8 to 10:30 p.m.

Where: Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance, 92 Main St., Suite 104, Warrenton Cost: Tickets $20; children 12 and under admitted free with parent Info: 540-680-2296

Live music

What: Music featuring Brian Caperton When: Saturday, Oct. 16; 5 to 8 p.m.

Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company. 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton

Sunday, Oct. 17 Farmers market

What: Farmers market When: Sunday, Oct. 17; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Archwood Green Barns, 4557 Old Tavern Road, The Plains Info: 540-253-5289

Farm festival

What: Seven Oaks Lavendar Farm festival; family friendly event When: Sunday, Oct. 17; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Seven Oaks Lavender Farm, 8769 Old Dumfries Road, Catlett

Philharmonia concert

What: Paragon Philharmonia concert-a joyous beginning When: Sunday, Oct. 17; 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Where: Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains; following the concert there will be a reception in the parish hall.

Cost: For tickets, call 540-253-5177 Info: Upon arrival, all patrons must show proof of COVID vaccination, or a negative COVID test result produced within 72 hours of the event; all audience members must wear a mask inside

Separation support

What: Support group for those who are divorced or separated When: Sunday, Oct. 17; 6 to 7:30 p.m.

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CALENDAR, from page 10 Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Info: 540-349-5814 to RSVP

Spouse loss support

What: Support group discusses topics of interest to those whose spouse has died When: Sunday, Oct. 17; 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: 540-349-5814 to RSVP

Farmers market

What: Vint Hill craft winery farmers market with local vendors selling local produce, meats, flowers, spices and more When: Sunday, Oct. 17; noon to 4 p.m.

Where: Vint Hill Craft Winery, 7150 Lineweaver Road, Vint Hill

Live music

What: Music featuring Jules and Beppe Gambetta When: Sunday, Oct. 16, 8 to 10:30 p.m.

Where: Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance, 92 Main St., Suite 104, Warrenton Cost: Tickets $20; children 12 and under admitted free with parent Info: 540-680-2296

Live music

What: Music featuring Brian Caperton When: Sunday, Oct. 17; 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Where: Barrel Oak Winery, 3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane

Monday, Oct. 18 Bereavement support

What: Morning bereavement support group focusing on the death of a loved one When: Monday, Oct. 18; 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: 540-349-5814 to RSVP

Tuesday, Oct. 19 After school

What: Outside after school program for students in grades 3 to 8, drop-off only When: Tuesday, Oct. 19; 4 to 6 p.m.

Rain or shine except in the case of extreme weather Where: Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton Cost: $10; for Friends of the Clifton Institute, $8 Info: Required registration at 540341-3651

Story time

What: Stories for young children and caregivers with finger plays and singalongs When: Tuesday, Oct. 19; 10:30 to 10:45 a.m.

Where: Virtual, hosted by Warrenton Library Cost: Free Info: Required registration at https:// bit.ly/FPLstorytimefall

ESL

What: English-as-a-second-language

class presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education Programs When: Tuesday, Oct. 19; 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Bealeton Depot, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton Info: 540-718-8243

Wednesday, Oct. 20 Country market

What: Hunt country market of Upperville When: Wednesday, Oct. 20; 4 to 8 p.m.

Where: Buchanan Hall, 8549 John S. Mosby Highway, Upperville

Trivia

What: Small team trivia When: Wednesday, Oct. 20; 6 to 8 p.m.

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

Spirit night

What: Spirit night at Foster’s Grill for Allegro which will receive 20% of order When: Wednesday, Oct. 20; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: Foster’s Grille, 20 Broadview Ave., Warrenton Info: 540-349-5088; pick up coupons from the desk at all Allegro studio locations

Book madness

What: Vote for favorite book in-house or online each Wednesday When: Wednesday, Oct. 20; all day Where: Warrenton Library, Bealeton Library, John Marshall Library

FUNdraiser

What: Allegro School for the Arts FUNdraiser paint night with all supplies included When: Wednesday, Oct. 20; 6 to 8 p.m.

Where: Foster’s Grille, 20 Broadview Ave., Warrenton Cost: $35 per person; Allegro gets $15 per painter Info: Register at www.creativecrafts. space; if having dinner at Foster’s, mention Allegro

Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free

Trivia night

What: Trivia hosted by Fauquier Trivia When: Thursday, Oct. 21; 7 to 9 p.m.

Where: Wort Hog Brewing Company, 41 Beckham St., Warrenton

Game night

What: Thursday game night with Multiverse Comics When: Thursday, Oct. 21; 5:30 to 9 p.m.

Where: Beer Hound Brewery, 201 Waters Place, Culpeper

Live music

What: Music featuring Andrew Washington When: Thursday, Oct. 21; 5 to 8 p.m.

Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton

Sip and paint

What: Create a masterpiece; all supplies included When: Thursday, Oct. 21; 6:30 to 8:30 Where: Orlean Market, 6855 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall Cost: $35 per person; food and wine will be available to purchase Info: 540-364-2774 to register

Piedmont polliwogs

What: Outdoor story time and short nature walk for children ages 2 to 5 accompanied by a caregiver When: Thursday, Oct. 21; 10 to 11 a.m.

Where: Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton Cost: Free

Register: 540-341-3651

Story time

What: Stories for young children and caregivers with finger plays and singalongs When: Thursday, Oct. 21; 10:30 to 10:45 a.m.

Where: Virtual, hosted by Warrenton Library Cost: Free

Book club

What: Mystery book club to discuss “The Search” by Tana French, sponsored by the Friends of the Fauquier Library When: Thursday, Oct. 21; noon to 1 p.m.

Where: Virtual Info: 540-422-8500, ext. 3 or pamela.lovera@fauquiercounty.gov

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Thursday, Oct. 21 Coffee and conversation

What: Fellowship, encouragement, and hope through conversation with others When: Thursday, Oct. 21; 10 a.m. to noon Where: Spiritual Care Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free; light refreshments provided Info: 540-349-5814

Weekly meeting

What: Rotary Club of Warrenton When: Thursday, Oct. 21; 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.

Where: The Gathering Place, 650 Alwington Place, Warrenton Info: 540-661-7841

Casting call

What: Casting call for Fauquier Community Theatre’s production of Claude Lanzmann’s “Shoah” When: Thursday, Oct. 21; 7 p.m.

Where: Fauquier Enterprise Center, 4263 Aiken Drive, Warrenton Info: 540-349-8760 or www.

FCTstage.org to register

Bereavement support

What: Bereavement support group focusing on the death of a loved one When: Thursday, Oct. 21; 2:30 to 4 p.m.

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The Virginia American Rescue Plan budget includes an 8% salary increase (plus a one time bonus) for state police officers.

It also includes a 5% increase for teachers (which is still significantly below the national average).

MICHAEL WEBERT VOTED AGAINST IT

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HAPPENING

in Delaplane

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With a boost from mom, Simon, 4, of Alexandria, picks apples at Hollin Farms on Saturday.

Pick-your-own options abound at Delaplane and Markham farms

By Coy Ferrell

Times Staff Writer

In northwest Fauquier County, the hills around Crooked Run Valley — bounded by Goose Creek to the south and the Blue Ridge Mountains to the north and west — have for centuries been dotted with orchards and fields of fruit. Each fall, several farms in the Delaplane and Markham areas wel-

come visitors from near and far to pick their own apples, pumpkins, gourds and more.

Most farms welcome dogs and children, making a visit to this picturesque corner of Fauquier County a perfect family outing. Pick-your-own season generally lasts through the end of October, though it is usually best to contact farms before visiting to confirm availability and hours.

Encompassed by the Middleburg American Viticulture Area, the Crooked Run Valley is also home to the largest concentration of wineries in the county. During October, which is officially designated Virginia Wine Month by the state tourism board, wineries often have special offerings and extended hours. More information is available at virginiawine.org.

Pick-your-own farms Hollin Farms Located at 1524 Snowden Road in Delaplane, near Sky Meadows State Park, Hollin Farms is generally open Wednesday through Sunday. Visitors can choose from several apple varietals, pumpkins, gourds and winter squash, along with an assortment of greens and even potatoes, peanuts and sunflowers. There’s also a corn maze. Call 540-623-8854 for up-to-date hours and crop availability.

Adrina, 2, of Falls Church, carries the pumpkin she picked out at Hollin Farms on Saturday.

Valley View Farm Visitors can pick their own pumpkins, apples and pears at Valley View Farm, located at 1550 Leeds Manor Road in Delaplane. Locally produced ciders, wines and meads are also available for tasting and purchase on site, along with guided hayrides and honey tastings. For more information, call 540-592-1021.

Hartland Orchard/Green Truck Farm Owned by the same extended family, Hartland Orchard and Green Truck Farm are located just off Exit 18 on Interstate 66; Hartland is located at 3064 Hartland Lane in Markham and Green Truck is next door at 3015 Hartland Lane. Visitors can pick their own apples at Hartland and choose from pumpkins, winter squash and raspberries at Green Truck. Visitors are asked to call ahead for hours and fruit availability: 540-364-2316 for Hartland and 540-316-7715 for Green Truck.

Stribling Orchard On the opposite side of Exit 18 is Stribling Orchard, open Tuesday through Sunday and located at 11587 Poverty Hollow Lane, Markham. There are several apple varietals to choose from along with pumpkins. Fresh cider is also available at this time of year, along with baked goods. The orchard can be reached at 540-364-3040.

Wineries

Cobbler Mountain Cellars

Arterra Wines 1808 Leeds Manor Road, Delaplane

Delaplane Cellars

Aspen Dale Winery at the Barn

5909 Long Fall Lane, Delaplane 2187 Winchester Road, Delaplane

11083 John Marshall Highway, Delaplane

Leeds Manor Vineyard

Barrel Oak Winery and Farm Taphouse 3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane

Naked Mountain Winery

Blue Valley Vineyard and Winery

2550 Delaplane Grade Road, Delaplane

5535 Blue Valley Way, Delaplane

Chateau O’Brien

3238 Railstop Road, Markham

3984 Leeds Manor Road, Markham 2747 Leeds Manor Road, Markham

RdV Vineyards Three Fox Vineyards and Farm Brewery 10100 Three Fox Lane, Delaplane

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Calendar of upcoming events in Delaplane Ongoing

Saturday, Nov. 6 and Sunday, Nov. 7 Civil War encampment

Pop Up Market

What: Church-sponsored market Where: Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 9670 Maidstone Road, Delaplane When: The fourth Saturday of each month (April to November); noon to 4 p.m.

Details: A family friendly market to support local artisans; food vendors on site

Saturday, Oct. 16 Contemplative walk

What: Walk through the sensory explorer’s trail Where: Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane When: Saturday, Oct. 16; 10 to 11 a.m.

Cost: $10 parking fee

Saturday, Oct. 16 and Sunday, Oct. 17 Fall farm days rejuvenation weekend

What: The 10th Virginia Infantry, Valley Guards present a Civil War encampment Where: Historic area of Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane When: Saturday, Nov. 6 and Sunday, Nov. 7; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cost: $10 parking fee More info: dcr.virginia.gov/state parks/events Past Dog Jogs have raised money for the Washington Area Animal Adoption Group. This year’s event is happening Oct. 31.

Register: arterrawines.com/events-experiences/

Sunday, Oct. 31 Fundraiser

What: A variety of guided and self-guided programs to reconnect with nature Where: Historic area of Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane When: Saturday, Oct. 16; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 17; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cost: $10 parking fee More info: dcr.virginia.gov/state parks/events

What: The Washington Area Animal Adoption Group’s Fall Dog Jog animal-rescue fundraiser Where: Barrel Oak Winery and Taphouse, 3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane When: Sunday, Oct. 31; 10 a.m.

Details: A 5K run and 1-mile walk Cost: $35; kids under 8 (and dogs) are free Register: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/ Delaplane/WAAAGDogJog

Saturday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Nov. 6 Harvest dinner

Saturday, Nov. 6 Earth connections series

What: Harvest dinner celebration Where: Arterra Wines 1808 Leeds Manor Road, Delaplane When: Saturdays, Oct. 30 and Nov. 6; 6 to 8 p.m.

Details: Limited seating for dinner provided by Nomad Provisions; music, food, wine Cost: Starts at $55

What: Learn about fall wild edible plants Where: Carriage barn in the historic area of Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane When: Saturday, Nov. 6; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cost: $10 parking fee More info: dcr.virginia.gov/state parks/events

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Saturday, Nov. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 4 Astronomy for everyone

What: An astronomy outing for adults and children Where: Historic area of Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane When: Saturday, Nov. 6; 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 4; 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $10 parking fee More info: dcr.virginia.gov/state parks/events

Saturday, Nov. 13 Cooking workshop

What: Hands-on hearth cooking workshop Where: Log cabin in the historic area of Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane When: Saturday, Nov. 13; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cost: $10 parking fee More info: dcr.virginia.gov/state parks/events

Saturday, Nov. 27 Botany workshop

What: Winter tree identification workshop Where: Carriage barn in the historic area of Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane When: Saturday, Nov. 27; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cost: $10 parking fee More info: dcr.virginia.gov/state parks/events

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FROM PAGE 1

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From Costa Rica to Tanzania, 30 years of globe-trotting

By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

Warrenton businessman Tony Tedeschi traveled with Sunny Reynolds on Biotrek Adventure’s first trip to Costa Rica 25 years ago. When a small group of travelers left for Sicily a few weeks ago, Tedeschi and his wife were on board. He’s one of many repeat customers.

Reynolds said that Tedeschi wanted to visit a small town where his grandfather was from. “We’re going to make that happen,” she said.

It’s one of the advantages of traveling with small groups (usually 10 to 12 people). “We can tweak the itinerary. If someone is interested in weaving, I’ll see if I can find a weaving demonstration.”

Food – and wine -- are integral to any trip, said Reynolds. “We’ll search out fusion restaurants; we’ll find a cooking class.”

Susan Payne of Casanova wanted to take her 9-year-old son Brandon to Costa Rica, but Biotrek Adventures does not usually include children. Reynolds said, “I asked her to come by and she brought Brandon.

He knew all the Latin names of the animals of the rainforest, so Brandon came with us. He’s 34 now.”

Payne said the trip was the beginning of a love affair with travel for her son. He’s since been all over the world, including a working trip to Guatemala with Reynolds.

Martha and David Marshall of Haymarket were seasoned travelers, but their trip to Tanzania with Biotrek in 2019 was unique. Martha Marshall said, “If you want to do something different, to have a sequence of incredible, curated experiences, that’s what Sunny is best at. … Your travel time is precious.

She’s already maximized how you are going to get to particular places that offer the best experience.” She added of their safari, “We were in the vans by 7 a.m. and the whole day was choreographed.”

David Marshall agreed, “We were hopping the whole time.”

The Marshalls described watching the great migration -- a herd of wildebeests crossing a river, zebras accompanying them, watching for crocodiles. Martha Marshall remembered, “There were thousands of them, it’s something you can’t imagine the scale of it. And you’re so close, you are right there seeing it all.”

David Marshall said he was amazed at how close they were able to get to wild animals. “We saw a pair of lions from about 100 yards away and the guides asked if we wanted to get closer. … We drove right up beside the two lions, within 5 feet of them. It was quite a thrill for us.”

David Marshall said it happened repeatedly; they saw elephants,

PHOTO COURTESY OF BIOTREK ADVENTURES

Sunny Reynolds, owner of Biotrek Adventures of Warrenton, with two of her guides

COVID-19 continues to complicate overseas travel REYNOLDS, from page 1 PHOTO COURTESY OF BIOTREK ADVENTURES

Martha Marshall, during a stop in a village in Tanzania cheetahs, baboons traveling with their babies on their backs.

The group visited the Hadzabe tribe, a nomadic tribe in northern Tanzania. “They were very hospitable to us; they communicate through a series of clicking noises, so we needed a special translator,” said David Marshall.

The guides were amazing, he said. “They were very wellschooled in the environment; they knew where the animals like to hang out and where all the best watering holes are.”

Martha Marshall said that even though they were out in the middle of nowhere, their “camp” met all their requirements – “a shower, cozy bed, our own toilet and a restaurant in the next tent. … When it was time to go to the restaurant tent, we’d have to call a guard over because they didn’t want you walking on your own at night.”

Reynolds said a slightly greater proportion of her clients are women, but she has lots of couples too.

“Women who travel on their own want to do it safely.” Biotrek Adventures provides a good option.

Tours range from $3,500 per person for some destinations, to $8,800 for the safari trip to Tanzania.

As a professional photographer, Reynolds can help clients who want to capture their trips digitally.

She has thousands of photographs from her travels, some taken with her Nikon, others with her always-handy iPhone.

The Marshalls and Susan Payne agreed that one of the best parts of their trips was the people they met and the friendships they formed.

Martha Marshall said she and her husband have had Zoom calls during the pandemic with people they traveled to Tanzania with.

And sometimes, magic happens.

On one trip to Chile, the travelers bonded so completely that they wanted to travel together again.

The group filled up Reynolds’ January 2022 trip to Namibia.

A trip to Argentina in January of 2020 went fine, Reynolds said, but while trying to get herself and her group home from a trip in March, she hit her first COVID snag. “We were in India when they announced that [because of the COVID-19 pandemic] U.S. citizens could not enter the country [from abroad]. Two days later, they admitted that was a mistake, and that Europeans could not come to the U.S., but citizens could come home.”

In 2020, six trips – to Moracco, Tanzania, Portugal, Chile, Guatemala and the Galapagos Islands – all had to be postponed. Reynolds said that her clients, who had already paid for the tours, said, “’Don’t worry. Keep the money and we’ll do it next year. We trust you.’ They were all willing to get new dates.”

While grounded, Reynolds applied for and received two PPP loans. “I don’t know what I would have done without them,” she said.

Biotrek has only one other fulltime employee but uses contract workers for marketing and other tasks.

Finally, in June of this year, Reynolds was able to take a fully vaccinated group to Morocco. It wasn’t easy. She said, “The logistics were worse than they would have been last year. Very little has improved.”

She said “We had scheduled it for March, but it got postponed again. In June, Morocco opened to visitors. I scheduled a non-stop flight through Royal Air Morac.” The Biotrek itinerary included a trip to the second-largest mosque in the world, “but when

A Frigate bird with her chicks in the Galapagos Islands

PHOTOS BY SUNNY REYNOLDS

A Biotrek client makes a friend in Peru we got there, it was closed.”

Reynolds said when she talked to the guards, they were so happy to see tourists again that they let them hop over the barriers. “This was a place that could accommodate 25,000 visitors, but there were no tourists anywhere. Everywhere we went, we were the only visitors.”

She took a group to Tanzania in July. “There were Europeans, but no Americans.” She said she’s been going to Tanzania for 11 or 12 years and has never seen so few people.

Travel arrangements, always complicated, have gotten much more so.

Reynolds said it is her responsibility to get her group to their destination, fulfil their itinerary and get everyone home safely. Clients don’t see any of the behind-the-scenes machinations, but there are hundreds of details to manage.

Each country has its own COVID protocols, including mandatory PCR testing. Reynolds found a lab in Centreville that guarantees a 24-hour COVID results turnaround, a must since airlines require a test within 72 hours of takeoff, and the timing for getting results can vary.

And tests have to be taken before flying home, too. She said, “I had to find a lab in CasaBlanca [in Morocco] and one near the Serengeti [in Tanzania].”

Reynolds makes sure that the staff in hotels they stay at have been vaccinated, as well as the guides and See REYNOLDS, page 23

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Virginia should remain a right to work state In 1969, I matriculated (no, it has nothing to do with eating) at the School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University. I was assured (by Cornell) it was the most prestigious college of its kind in all of the United States and probably the world. I studied the history of unions—The American Federation of Labor, The Congress of Industrial Organizations, The “Wobblies,” The Teamsters, The United Auto Workers, The National Education Association (now by far the largest with over 3,000,000 members).

I read Robert Kennedy’s classic “The Enemy Within.” I studied labor economics, collective bargaining, mediation and arbitration, public sector unions, labor law and right to work legislation. I tell you all of this to qualify myself as at least somewhat able to have an opinion on the merits of unionism and specifically the need to protect our “right to work” laws in Virginia.

Right to work laws provide that we are to always have a choice to join or not join a union. We can never be compelled to join. Union membership may never be a condition of employment. Also, we can never be compelled to pay union dues. Without these protections, unions can withhold employment from those who do not join the union and compel all workers (members or not) to pay union dues.

Those dues are used to support politicians and causes that further enable unions to control labor.

After completing my degree, I wandered a bit through public education (yes, a member of the NEA) and then ended up owning a 60-employee company. A union approached some of my workers, and there was a possibility they might choose to join. The important word there was choose. They did not choose the union, especially after they saw how they were kept employed full time at my company and saw their unionized counterparts often only working part time. And there were no union dues to pay.

Historically, Democrats like unions and like compulsion and the flow of political contributions from union dues. Terry McAuliffe certainly does. Glenn Younkin, Winsome Sears and Jason Miyares want to keep the right to work in Virginia.

Vote Republican this fall. No, really, vote Republican. Vote early at the registrar’s office in Warrenton now, or on Nov. 2 in your precinct.

MIKE STRAIGHT Warrenton

Youngkin and his economic advisor are wrong for Virginia Why should anyone in Fauquier care about Stephen Moore? Because he is Glenn Youngkin’s top economic advisor and wants to apply the same failed economic policies in Virginia that he brought to Kansas.

Stephen Moore, as economic advisor to former Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback, helped to drive Kansas into an economic ditch from which it has not fully recovered, more than a decade later. His disastrous economic theories ruined regular people’s lives. Kansans lost their jobs, Kansas’ bond ratings were downgraded multiple times, and sales taxes were raised to the second highest in the nation. Retirees and services for the elderly were cut. Revenue fell $700 million the first year of his policy and never recovered, forcing the state to drain reserves and operating budgets just to keep the lights on.

Job growth lagged 5% below the national rate during this disastrous, economic experiment.

Moore is infamous for promoting policies that resulted in numerous school closures and stimulated a

four-day school week, after firing school nurses, support staff, bus drivers and teachers statewide during these massive revenue shortfalls. Turns out when you drastically cut revenue you can’t keep paying the folks who work for you.

This economist’s policies resulted in taking funds meant for early education, public education, highways, even a tobacco settlement, and had to pour them into the $800 million supply-side economics, budget shortfall that his huge tax cuts created. Moore’s nomination to the Federal Reserve Board failed after strong, bipartisan opposition.

Tax cuts always sound wonderful until you think about how your commonwealth is going to pay for things like highways and teachers.

Massive deficits, massive domestic program cuts, massive upheaval, massive negative impact on Virginia’s bond rating, economy and ability to attract new businesses. That’s the Youngkin plan.

Fauquier deserves better. Fauquier families deserve a governor who

Build on success by voting Democrat on Nov. 2 Readers of these pages in recent months have seen letters presenting the accomplishments of the Democratic majorities in the Virginia House and Senate, and Democratic leadership in the governor’s office. As summarized in the concise, well-researched letter by Nancy Treusch in last week’s Fauquier Times [“Democratic leadership has been good for Virginia families,” Oct. 6], these include a strong Virginia economy; improved conditions for workers including a phased increase in the minimum wage (the first since 2009); protection of rights for voting; women and child safety; expanded access to healthcare; and lighter state taxation by removing the limitation on the federal $10,000 deduction cap.

This legislation and more, enacted over the past two years, has clearly bettered the lives of all Virginians, but there is still more to be accomplished. Support our hardworking incumbents and new candidates by voting Democrat on Nov. 2 to build on that progress.

Vote now. The best and safest way to vote is in-person at: • The Fauquier Registrar’s Office, 528 Waterloo Road, Suite 200, Warrenton (540-422-8290), now open through Oct. 30.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• The satellite voting offices when they open on Oct. 18 and continuing through Oct. 30: at the Bealeton Depot at the Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton, or at the Vint Hill Village Green Community Center, 4235 Aiken Drive, Warrenton. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

If you get delayed, all three offices are also open Saturdays on Oct. 23 and Oct. 30. But go vote now! You will encounter no crowds or lines by voting early. You can be sure your ballot is counted when you insert it to the voting machine.

If you have requested an absentee ballot but not yet returned it, you can bring it, with your identification, to these offices and exchange it for an in-person ballot, which you can then mark and put through the voting machine. Done. Simple.

Your active participation in this election will be supporting our cherished democracy.

KIM GIBSON Warrenton

will invest in full time education for all our students, who won’t hide behind vague “day one” assurances that, this time, the economic fall-out from Stephen Moore’s massive tax cuts will be different. This time we won’t fire teachers. This time we won’t lose our bond rating.

Virginia is so close to the end of the pandemic downturn. Businesses are seeing rising demand. People are confident and out shopping and dining. But you can’t win the race by changing horses so close to the end. Virginia needs a steady hand, not a catastrophic economic reversal at the whim of a frustrated economist who’s been wrong too many times, and a political newcomer who could have hired any other economist but somehow chose the disgraced Stephen Moore.

For the sake of our Fauquier community and the Commonwealth, vote for Terry McAuliffe. Let’s continue our economic growth and prosperity, not usher in deficits and ruin.

JENNIFER COATES Casanova

Megawatts per acre?

Or acres per megawatt?

In your Oct. 6 article “Rural counties wrestle with solar power demands from Northern Virginia”, you make the nonsensical statement “For comparison, using a 100watt light bulb as a yardstick, a single megawatt equals a million watts.” I am happy to inform you that a single megawatt equals a million watts, even if you use a stack of dead fish as a yardstick.

A more useful comparison can be made by comparing the acreage required to produce a megawatt from natural gas compared to the acreage required for solar. Dominion Energy has both a natural gas facility and a solar facility on Lucky Hill Road in Remington.

Using Google Maps, we can easily see that each facility occupies about 70 acres, not including reserved space for maintenance and expansion. The natural gas facility produces 604 megawatts (~9 mW per acre), while the solar facility produces a scant 20 megawatts (~0.3 mW per acre) from the same acreage.

Solar requires an astounding 30 times the acreage of natural gas facilities. Gov. Ralph Northam’s ambitious plan of producing 16.7 gigawatts of solar power will require 58,450 acres of solar panels, or about the same area as Washington D.C. and Arlington County.

Or Richmond, Charlottesville and Fairfax City. All of which are great candidates for paving over with solar panels.

Fauquier County is already doing way more than its fair share of producing electricity.

Dominion’s Remington natural gas facility can power 150,000 homes. Their solar facility can power 5,000 homes. A little ways down Lucky Hill Road is Old Dominion Electric See HENNESSEY, page 22

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WARRENTON AIR RIFLE TEAM WINS

The Warrenton Rifles edged out South Panola Air Force Junior ROTC 1102.4-1095.2 last week in the National Air Rifle League for top high school shooters. Seth Carver’s 288.2 led Warrenton with Julia Austin, Alexis Jerde and Hunter Brown contributing.

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‘THEY’VE GOT TWO DYNAMITE RECEIVERS AND WE COULDN’T HANDLE THEM’ Kettle Run football silences Fauquier 41-0 behind Robinson, Tapscott TDs from Lang

By Peter Brewington Times Staff Writer

Friday’s second Fauquier County rivalry football game in two weeks started out with some key questions.

Could up-and-coming Fauquier hang with district-leading Kettle Run (6-1), and for how long?

Liberty (0-5) showed fight in its 35-9 loss to the Cougars on Oct. 1.

Now it was the Falcons’ turn as solid underdogs.

Falcon quarterback Ben Noland feels heat from Josh Witte.

Northwestern District standings KETTLE RUN 3-0 6-1 Handley 2-0 6-0 Sherando 2-1 4-3 James Wood 1-1 4-2 FAUQUIER 1-2 2-5 LIBERTY 0-2 0-5 Millbrook 0-3 0-6

Fauquier (2-5) moved the ball well on their opening drives, but when those two efforts fizzled, it was up to the capable Falcon defense, which ultimately proved overmatched.

Using a lethal combination of running and passing, Kettle Run scored touchdowns on its first three drives to build a 20-0 halftime lead and coast to a 41-0 victory before a large home crowd on Pink-Out Night.

Kettle Run now leads the series 10-5.

“We didn’t compete as much as we needed to. The end result is what it is,” said Fauquier coach Karl Buckwalter. “We’ll go back to basics and continue on our path.”

It was the Cougars’ second largest victory against FHS; Kettle Run won

TIMES STAFF PHOTOS/COY FERRELL

Andrew Strickland (No. 11) ran eight times for 102 yards and Kettle Run’s final touchdown of the night in a 41-0 win over Fauquier that moved the Cougars to 3-0, just ahead of 2-0 Handley. Kettle Run now leads the rivalry 10-5.

42-0 in a 2011 playoff game.

The back-to-back wins over the Eagles and Falcons gave Kettle Run the unofficial county title for the second season in a row, but more importantly they’ve virtually clinched one of the four postseason berths out of the Northwestern District.

Kettle Run may have played its finest game of the season as quarterback Beau Lang’s passes looked exceptionally sharp, and a combination

of running backs and receivers gave the Cougars’ offense balance.

“I think as a whole, all together, it was our best game probably,” said Kettle Run coach Charler Porterfield. “Some mistakes were still made. The thing I’m proud of is that following the short season, there’s not been any lull. The guys and girls keep coming out to work.”

See FOOTBALL, page 20

FIELD HOCKEY REPORT

LIBERTY POWERS INTO FIRST Falcons sit in second, Kettle Run fourth, but race is too close to call

By Fred Hodge

Special to the Fauquier Times

Liberty is in first by a slender margin.

Could Fauquier still win? Of course.

And Kettle Run’s should be a big factor too.

The next two weeks will be crunch time in the Northwestern District field hockey race.

With only four teams, all tightly packed, the final six games each carry substantial weight in determining seedings for the upcoming district tournament.Two teaml advance to the Region 4C playoffs, with one berth going to the regular-season champion and the second determined by the tournament.

Liberty beat Kettle Run 3-2 and moved into the top spot last week.

“It is an awesome feeling being in first place in the district,” said Liberty co-coach Erin Burton.

“The girls have been working so hard this season, and have improved with each day.”

It was a classic case of turnabout is fair play as a late fourth-quarter goal decided the winner for the second time. The first time, Kettle Run scored with one minute, 23 seconds left in regulation for a 3-2 decision in Bealeton.

This time, visiting Liberty went ahead 3-1 with 2:27 remaining in the fourth quarter and prevailed 3-2.

The first half ended with a 0-0 deadlock. Time of possession was fairly even, but Liberty had more

legitimate scoring chances despite Kettle Run’s 5-4 edge in penalty corners.

Rather than lament Liberty 2-1 missed opportunities, the Fauquier 1-1 Eagles remained focused Meridian 1-1 on rapid ball movement.

Kettle Run 2-3 “The girls just treated it like it was a brand new game and implemented what we had practiced. Our main point of emphasis was to get the ball down the field to score. We really focused on getting some shots off early in the circle this week,” Burton said.

The strategy paid dividends early in the third quarter when Liberty forced a corner. Senior Summer Butler inserted the ball off the left endline to classmate Nicole Cabanban just outside the circle.

Cabanban stepped up and sent a low liner inside the far post for a 1-0 lead with 11:17 on the clock.

Kettle Run quickly countered by tying the game less than two minutes on a corner of its own. Kiersten Johanessen converted a Charlotte Bloom assist at the 9:21 mark.

The tie remained for more than 16 minutes despite threats by both schools. Liberty ended the dry spell with 8:01 left in the fourth period. Emma Costanzo finished a flurry in front of the cage for a 2-1 margin off a Lise Eanes assist.

The Eagles maintained the attack, resulting in another corner. The ball went to Cabanban, who again found the far side of the cage for a 3-1 advantage with 2:27 to play. Liberty would need that padding.

Northwestern District field hockey standings

TIMES STAFF PHOTO/COY FERRELL

Happy Liberty moved into first place last week, but the Eagles’ lead is razor thin. “[Corners] can make the difference in a close game,” Cabanban said later. “It’s an opportunity to turn a score around.

“It’s a guaranteed shot,” she added with a smile.

The second blast was the third time this season she has scored from that spot on a corner opportunity.

The Cougars then unleashed their most intense surge of the night, gaining a penalty stroke with 52 seconds left. Kaitlyn Nakamura sent her shot inside the left post to narrow the gap to one, but the hosts did not get within shooting range again.

“In the final seconds of the game, the thoughts running through my head were of how proud I was of the positioning, skills, and communication during this game,” said Burton.

See FIELD HOCKEY, page 20

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AN APPLICATION BY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY D/B/A TO DOMINION ENERGY VIRGINIABY NOTICE THE PUBLIC OF A PETITION FORVIRGINIA APPROVAL OF A RATE ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE: ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY RIDER B, BIOMASS CONVERSIONS OF THE ALTAVISTA, HOPEWELL, FOR APPROVAL OF ITSFOR THE RATE YEAR AND SOUTHAMPTON POWER STATIONS COMMENCING APRIL 1, 2022 MULTI-FAMILY SHARED SOLAR PROGRAM

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•In this proceeding, Dominion has asked the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) to approve Rider B for the rate year beginning April 1, 2022, and ending March 31, As required

by Code 56-585.1:12, the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) has established the Multi-Family Shared Solar Program (“Program”). This Program applies to eligible customers of Virginia Electric 2023 (“2022 Rate§Year”).

and Power Company (“Dominion” or “Company”) that live in multi-family dwellings (such as an apartment complex). The Program provides an opportunity for such customers to participate in shared solar projects. Generally

•For the a2022 Rate Year, Dominion requests revenue requirement $15.5that million, would bill the of customer a typicalwould residential customer 1,000 hours speaking, multi-family customer would purchase one ora more subscriptions in a solaroffacility qualifieswhich as a “shared solardecrease facility.” Inthe return, receive credit on theirusing utility bill equalkilowatt to the dollar valueofof electricity month by $0.15. the electricity,per in kilowatt-hours (“kWh”), for the portion of that facility’s electricity generation represented by the subscription(s) the customer owns.

TheHearing Commission’s Rules Governing Multi-Family Shared Solar Program (“Shared Solar Rules”) require Dominion to file the Commission any tariffs, agreements, forms necessary to implement the Program.

A utility •A Examiner appointed by the Commission will hold a telephonic hearing in this case onwith November 17, 2021, at 10 a.m., fororthe receipt of public witness testimony.

participating in the Program is allowed to recover reasonable costs to administer the Program; under the Shared Solar Rules the Commission must deem any administrative charge necessary. This notice is to alert the public that

Dominion has requested Program to be included in its at Program tariffseither and toin provide the opportunity forsecond public input these proposed charges.in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, •An evidentiary hearing willadministrative be held oncharges November 18, 2021, 10 a.m., the Commission’s flooroncourtroom located Richmond, Virginia 23219, orcharges by electronic means.

Further on this hearing be provided

by No. subsequent Commission Order or Hearing Examiner’s Dominion’s proposed administrative are described in a Petition fileddetails on September 1, 2021, with will the Commission in Case PUR-2020-00124.

There is one administrative charge applicable toRuling. shared solar facility subscribers, as set forth in Schedule Multi-Family Shared Solar (“Schedule MFSS”), and one administrative charge applicable to subscriber organizations that own or operate the shared solar facilities, as set forth in Schedule

•Further this case is Solar available on the SCC website at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information.

Subscriberinformation Organization – about Multi-Family Shared (“Schedule SO-MSS”).

These schedules are part of Dominion’s Petition. A description of these administrative charges follows:

Schedule On JuneMFSS 8, 2021, Virginia Electric and Power Company (“Dominion” or “Company”) filed with the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) an annual update of the Company’s rate adjustment B (“Application”) tosubscribers) § 56-585.1 A 6sum of of the Code of Virginia (“Code”).

Through Application, theCharge, Company seeks to recover costs The proposed administrative clause, charge forRider Schedule MFSS (the schedulepursuant applicable to is the four components: the Distribution Service Charge,its Transmission Service Generation Balancing Service associated with the major unit conversions of the Altavista, Hopewell, and Southampton Power Stations from coal-burning generation facilities into renewable biomass generation Charge, and Program Billing Charge.

The proposed Program Billing Charge would be a flat monthly rate.

The other three components would vary by month and would be calculated by multiplying the subscriber’s portion of the facilities (collectively, the “Biomass Conversion Projects” or “Conversions”). electricity production for a particular month from the shared solar facility (in kWh).

In Case No.and PUE-2011-00073, the Commission approved the Federal proposed Conversions as major (“FERC”) unit modifications under Code § 56-585.1 A 6 and and reissued amended certificates Transmission Distribution Service Charges.

Using data from Dominion’s Energy Regulatory Commission Form 1, the Company proposes that the transmission distribution components of the of public convenience thethat Altavista, Hopewell, Southampton Power Stations (the total “CPCN Order”).

The CPCN Orderby also Dominion to recover costs administrative charge be and basednecessity on a cost perfor kWh is determined by taking and each component’s (transmission or distribution) revenue for the residential class divided the authorizes sales of the class.

The proposed Transmission associated with the construction of the Biomass Conversion Projects. All three Biomass Conversion Projects became operational in 2013.

Service Charge is 1.993¢/kWh, and the proposed Distribution Service Charge is 2.722¢/kWh.

In this proceeding, Dominion askedproposes the Commission to Generation approve Rider B for theCharge rate year and ending March (“2022 The Generation Balancing Service Charge.has Dominion to calculate the Balancing Service as thebeginning higher of (i)April the sum1,of2022, the Generation Service Charge31, and 2023 the Avoided CostRate CreditYear”). (called the Nettwo components of the proposed revenue for the 2022 Rate Year are the Projected Cost Recovery Factor and the Actual Cost True-Up Factor. The Company is reGeneration Service Charge) and (ii) total the sum of all therequirement Company’s Non-bypassable Charges. questing a combined Projected Cost Recovery Factor revenue requirement of $18,965,000 and a combined Actual Cost True Up Factor revenue requirement of ($3,466,000). Thus, As toCompany (i) above, using FERC Forma1 total data the Companyrequirement would base theofGeneration Servicefor Charge on a cost per kWhduring that is derived by taking generation service total revenue for the residential class divided by the sales of the is requesting revenue $15,500,000 service rendered the 2022 Ratethe Year. the class. Dominion represents that the Avoided Cost Credit would be the average value of the energy in the regional transmission market (PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.) for a typical shared solar facility for the same time period

For calculating the revenue in this case, utilized rate of returntogether on common equity of Generation 9.2%, approved by the Commission in Case No. PURas thepurposes GenerationofService Charge component.

The requirement Generation Service Charge and Dominion the Avoided Cost Creditawould be added to determine the Net Service Charge.

2019-00050.

Dominion’s Non-bypassable Charges are not specific to Schedule MFSS. Rather, they are charges that all customers of Dominion pay regardless of who supplies the customer’s generation service unless specifically exempted by

Currently, the Non-bypassable for Dominion of Rider and Rider which were the Commission in prior cases. rate Theseschedule rider rates are to change on an annual basis, and Dominion Ifstatute. the proposed Rider B for the Charges 2022 Rate Year isconsist approved, theCEimpact onRPS, customer billsapproved wouldbydepend on the customer’s andsubject usage.

According to Dominion, implemay in the future receive Commission of other1,riders thatwould are alsodecrease Non-bypassable charges. mentation of its proposed Riderapproval B on April 2022, the bill of a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per month by approximately $0.15.

The Company it has calculated the proposed Rider B rates in accordance withand thethen same methodology asNet used for rates approved Commission inbethe most recentthe For the Generationindicates Balancing Service Charge, Dominion would add all the Non-bypassable Charges together compare this sum to the Generation Service Charge.by Thethe higher number would used to calculate Rider B proceeding, Administrative Charge. Case No. PUR-2020-00099.

Currently, Dominion’sisproposed Charge made is 7.050¢/kWh, and theJune proposed Avoided Credit is of (4.257¢/kWh), whichtoequates to aprojects.

Net Generation Service Charge of 2.793¢/kWh.inThe sum filings of the applicable This Application one of Generation six filingsService Dominion on or about 8, 2021, forCost recovery funds related capital If the revenue requirements these are approved as proposed, the cumulative would Thus, be a atmonthly increase of approximately $0.41 would for a be residential customer using kilowattand hours of electricity per month.

Commission-approved Non-bypassable Charges impact is 0.7088¢/kWh. present, the Generation Balancing Service Charge 2.793¢/kWh, which is the higher1,000 of 2.793¢/kWh 0.7088¢/kWh. Program Billing Charge.are Theencouraged fourth component of the Administrative is the Program Billing Charge.documents This charge includes variety of costs Dominion it expects to incur to administer the Program, including Interested persons to review Dominion’sCharge Application and supporting in full afor details about these claims and other proposals.

technology development, workforce expansion, and billing services, among others. Dominion states that other costs unknown at this time will be included in the future once they are known and determined to be incremental

ProgramNOTICE costs. Dominion that it intends tomay use itsapportion forthcomingrevenues customer information platform toclasses automate Program billing,rates but inin theameantime, Companyfrom has estimated the costs of doing the manualand billing for TAKE that states the Commission among customer and/or design manner the differing that shown in the Application supporting documents thus may adopt rates that differ fromathose in the Company’s Application supporting documents. customers whoand are Program subscribers.

The Company proposes flat rateappearing for the Program Billing Charge of $13.40 per billingand month.

Schedule MFSS Administrative Charge Summary.

To summarize, Dominion requests that the Commission approve the following proposed components of the administrative charge Schedule MFSS. The Commission entered an Order for Notice and Hearing that, among other things, scheduled public hearings on Dominion’s Application.

OnforNovember 17, 2021, at 10 a.m., a Hearing Examiner appointed by the Commission will hold a telephonic hearing for the purpose of receiving the testimony of public witnesses, with no public witness present in the Component Cost Commission’s courtroom. On or before November 12, 2021, any person desiring to offer testimony as a public witness shall provide to the Commission (a) your name, and (b) the telephone number that you wish the Commission to call during the hearing to receive your testimony. This information may be provided to the Commission in three ways: (i) by Distribution 2.722¢/kWh filling out aService formCharge on the Commission’s website at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; (ii) by completing and emailing the PDF version of this form to SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; orTransmission (iii) by calling (804) 371-9141. This public witness hearing will be webcast at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting.

Service Charge 1.993¢/kWh

On November 18, Charge 2021, at 10 a.m., either inHigher the Commission’s floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or by Generation Balancing of 2.793¢/kWh andsecond 0.788¢/kWh electronic means, a Hearing Examiner appointed by the Commission will convene a hearing to receive testimony and evidence offered by the Company, any respondents, and the Commission’s Staff on the Company’s Application.

Further details on this hearing will be provided by subsequent Commission Order or Hearing Examiner’s Ruling.

Program Billing Charge $13.40 The Commission the ongoing public health emergency related to the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, and the declarations of emergency issued TOTAL Monthly Ratehas taken judicial notice of7.508¢/kWh + $13.40 at both the state and federal levels. In accordance therewith, all pleadings, briefs, or other documents required to be served in this matter should be submitted electronically to the extent authorized bythe5 administrative VAC 5-20-150, format, of thebillCommission’s Rules ofalready Practice and Procedure (“Rules of Practice”). Confidential and Extraordinarily Sensitive Under Schedule MFSS, chargeCopies would beand offset by a monthly credit that the Commission has determined to be 11.765¢/kWh. Information shall not be submitted electronically and should comply with 5 VAC 5-20-170, Confidential information, of the Rules of Practice. Any person seeking to hand deliver Schedule SO-MSS and physically file or submit any pleading or other document shall contact the Clerk’s Office Document Control Center at (804) 371-9838 to arrange the delivery.

Dominion requests Commission approval of a proposed administrative charge in Schedule SO-MSS (applicable to subscriber organizations). Dominion states that Schedule SO-MSS is designed to be a companion schedule

Pursuant 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, of (e.g., the Commission’s Rules GS-2, of Practice, Commission has directed that service on parties and the Commission’s Staff in this established to under any non-residential, non-lighting rate schedule Schedule GS-1, Schedule Schedulethe GS-3, Schedule GS-4). matter shall be accomplished by electronic means. Please refer to the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing for further instructions concerning Confidential or ExtraordinariTheSensitive administrative charge for this tariff includes three components: a one-time set-up charge as well as monthly charges related to meter reading and processing and Program administration. ly Information.

To summarize, Dominion requests that the Commission approve the following proposed components of the administrative charge for Schedule SO-MSS:

An electronic copy of the public version of the Company’s Application may be obtained by submitting a written request to counsel for the Company, Lisa R. Crabtree, Esquire, McGuireWoods LLP, Gateway Plaza, 800 East Component CostCanal Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or lcrabtree@mcguirewoods.com.

On or before 17, 2021, any interested person may file comments on the Application by following the instructions on the Commission’s website: One-time set-upNovember fee $700/facility scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments or by filing such comments with the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Virginia 23218-2118. All comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2021-00111.

Meter Richmond, reading and processing: $5.25 to $96.88/month, depending on type of meter Program Administration Charge10, 2021, any person $95orflatentity rate/month/facility On or before September wishing to participate as a respondent in this proceeding may do so by filing a notice of participation with the Clerk of the Commission at the address above or at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling. Such notice of participation shall include the email addresses of such parties or their counsel. The respondent TOTAL $700of once plus $100.25 toon $191.88/month simultaneously shall serve a copy of the notice participation counsel to the Company. Pursuant to 5 VAC 5 20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then Further details the Schedule and Schedule SOMSS administrative are included in the Company’s September 1, 2021 Interestedas persons are stronglymust encouraged to review theby Petition for further known; and about (iii) the factual MFSS and legal basis for the action.

Any charges organization, corporation, or government bodyPetition. participating a respondent be represented counsel as required byadministrative 5 VAC 5-20-30, of thethat Rules of Practice. filings shall refercharges to Case PUR-2021-00111. details on the charges.Counsel, TAKE NOTICE the Commission mayAll design the administrative in aNo. manner differing from that shown in the Petition and thus may adopt administrative charges that differ from

those appearing in the Company’s Petition.

On or before October 6, 2021, each respondent may file with the Clerk of the Commission, at the address above or at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling, and serve on the Commission’s The Commission has taken judicial notice respondents, of the ongoing public health issues and related to the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19.

In accordance therewith, all pleadings, or othertestimony documents required to be served Staff, the Company, and all other any testimony exhibits by which the respondent expects to establish its case, and eachbriefs, witness’s shall include a in this matter shall not be submitted electronically to the authorized by 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rulesof of Practice andincluding Procedure (“Rules Practice”). Confidential andservice, Extraordinarily summary to exceed one page.

Inextent all filings, respondents shall comply with the Commission’s Rules Practice, 5 VACof5-20-140, Filing and and 5Sensitive VAC 5-20-240, Prepared testimony and exhibits.

All filings shall5 VAC refer5-20-170, to CaseConfidential No. PURinformation, 2021-00111.

Information shall not be submitted electronically and should comply with of the Rules of Practice. Any person seeking to hand deliver and physically file or submit any pleading or other document shall contact the Clerk’s Office Document Control Center at (804) 371-9838 to arrange the delivery.

Any documents filed in paper form with the Office of the Clerk of the Commission in this docket may use both sides of the paper. In all other respects, except as modified by the Pursuant to 5 VACOrder 5-20-140, and and service, of the Rules of Practice, the comply Commission has with directed service on parties the Commission’s in this matter shall beofaccomplished by electronic means. refer to Commission’s forFiling Notice Hearing, all filings shall fully thethatrequirements of and 5 VAC 5-20-150, Staff Copies and format, the Commission’s Rules ofPlease Practice. the Commission’s Order for Notice and Comment for further instructions concerning Confidential or Extraordinarily Sensitive Information.

The public version the Company’s Application otherrequest documents in Company, this case,Timothy the Commission’s RulesMcGuireWoods of Practice,LLP, andGateway the Commission’s for Notice andVirginia Hearing Electronic copies of the of Petition may be obtained by submittingand a written to counselfiled for the D. Patterson, Esquire, Plaza, 800 EastOrder Canal Street, Richmond, may at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information.

23219,beorviewed tpatterson@mcguirewoods.com.

On or before December 1, 2021, any interested personVIRGINIA may submit comments on the AND proposed administrative charges electronically by following the instructionsVIRGINIA on the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/ ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY D/B/A DOMINION ENERGY Submit-Public-Comments. Those unable, as a practical matter, to submit comments electronically may file such comments by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. All comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2020-00124.

On or before December 1, 2021, any person or entity wishing to participate as a respondent in this proceeding may do so by filing a notice of participation with the Clerk of the Commission at: scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling.

Those unable, as a practical matter, to file a notice of participation electronically may file such notice by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission at the address listed above. Such notice of participation shall include the email addresses of such parties or their counsel, if available. A copy of the notice of participation as a respondent also must be sent to counsel for the Company. Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Rules of Practice, any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. Any organization, corporation, or government body participating as a respondent must be represented by counsel as required by 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of the Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR2020-00124.

On or before December 1, 2021, any interested person may file a written request for a hearing on the proposed administrative charges with the Clerk of the Commission at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling. Those unable, as a practical matter, to file a request for hearing electronically may file such notice by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission at the address listed above. Such request for hearing shall include the email addresses of such parties or their counsel, if available. A copy of the notice of participation as a respondent also must be sent to counsel for the Company. Requests for a hearing shall include: (i) a precise statement of the filing party’s interest in the proceeding; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; (iii) a statement of the legal basis for such action; and (iv) a precise statement why a hearing should be conducted in this matter. All requests for a hearing shall refer to Case No. PUR-2020-00124.

Any documents filed in paper form with the Office of the Clerk of the Commission in this docket may use both sides of the paper. In all other respects, except as modified by the Commission’s Order for Notice and Comment, all filings shall comply fully with the requirements of 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Rules of Practice.

The Company’s Petition containing information on the proposed administrative charges, the Commission’s Rules of Practice, and the Commission’s Order for Notice and Comment may be viewed at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information.

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MILLBROOK WINS CHEER MEET, FALCONS SECOND

Millbrook locked up a berth in the Class 4 Region C tournament by winning a Northwestern District regular season meet last Wednesday at Fauquier.

Millbrook scored 238.5 points, followed by Fauquier (229), Sherando (222.5), Kettle Run (209), Liberty (208), James Wood (182.5) and Handley (159). Fauquier went sixth and was 20 points in the lead with only Millbrook to go. The second region spot will be decided at the district tournament Wednesday, Oct. 20 at James Wood.

Volleyball race currently favors Winchester

By Fred Hodge

Mattie Heflin and Zoe Lilly led Cougars with nine points apiece, Fauquier County's three North- with Haley Balgavy and Madison western District volleyball squads Perino both adding eight. Perino did not fare well last week against also had five aces. Ashley Wise posted nine kills, and Tessa Falsone reWinchester area foes.

The lone breakthrough was Lib- corded six kills and six blocks.

League leader Millbrook beat erty's 25-15, 25-10, 27-25 home decision versus Handley for the Eagles’ Kettle Run 25-11, 25-21, 25-18 road first district win of the fall. Playing win last Thursday.

"Once we settled down, we starttheir third match in the days, Liberty ed playing with them," Howard said, came out strongly after dropping 3-0 noting fewer mistakes in many areas matches to Millbrook and Sherando. of the game.

Stull, Winchester was the big winHoward noted changes in his ner as Kettle Run, Fauquier and Liberty dropped two matches each to fall serve/receive alignment. He also into the lower tier of the district race. has taken responsibility for calling service placement to After reviewing foes from anticvideo, Kettle Run Northwestern District keep ipating placement. coach Mike Howvolleyball standings Heflin (eight ard stressed his crew Millbrook 9-0 points) and Mia Jones needs to force first-set James Wood 6-1 (six) led Cougar servaction. Coming out Sherando 6-2 ers. Falsone registered flat and falling behind KETTLE RUN 3-6 eight kills and 4.5 quickly, particularly FAUQUIER 2-6 blocks, and Lilly also on the road, places a Handley 2-6 had eight kills. stiff challenge on a LIBERTY 1-8 "Our goal now is to young team, he said. try and close out the "I have noticed that season on a strong note with a win we still have to break a few habits and we have to get over the fear of against Fauquier, Sherando and Libmaking a mistake. We are still hes- erty," Howard said. itant about making some plays,” said Falcons show improvement Howard. ”No matter how many times Fauquier coach Jen Linthicum had we go over things in practice, we still been disappointed with the recent Falhave a long way to go for things to con play despite all the team's health become a natural response to what is issues. She observed an upward trend happening on the court." despite last week's two losses.

In the 25-19, 27-25, 23--25, 25-17 "The girls played very well. Best loss at Handley on Oct. 5, Howard felt since all the stuff that has gone spotty execution kept Kettle Run from down. We only missed three serves posting a season sweep of the Judges. the whole match," the first-year His crew committed 24 hitting errors, coach. "So many improvements. We 28 defensive errors and missed 13 just need to be on our toes instead of serves to nullify the good Cougar plays. our heels.

"That will always add up to a loss," he said.

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Gray advances to state golf tourney, but Kettle Run misses by one stroke

By Peter Brewington Times Staff Writer

One lousy stroke. Again.

The Kettle Run High golf team finished third at last week’s Class 4 Region C tournament, missing out on a coveted state berth by one stroke for the second time in three years.

Although top golfer Ben Gray advanced to states by finishing in fourth place individually with a 75, the Cougars shot 319 to place behind Rock Ridge (318) and Loudoun County (303), which both advanced as the top two teams.

“We were a little disappointed. It had kind of been the goal,”

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Ben Gray played in the Class 4 state tournament Tuesday at Abington. said coach Chris Ferrell. “To be that close, it hurts. We got Ben in. We’ll have someone representing us. It would have been

ideal to have the team make it.”

The state tournament was Tuesday at Glenrochie Country Club in Abingdon.

Besides Gray’s 75, Kettle Run’s other scoring rounds at Winchester Country Club included a 77 by Evan Gentry, 82 by Colin Doyle and 85 by Brian Slaughter.

Ferrell said had Kettle Run and Rock Ridge tied for the second region slot, there would have been a one-hole playoff involving four golfers from each school. If they tied, they would have gone to a second hole.

“That would have been fun,” said Ferrell.

Fauquier’s Tayte Mills shot 77.

Falcons, Eagles, Cougars hope to get hot in final weeks VOLLEYBALL, from page 19 "I told them anything is possible given recent events with other teams," she said. "Hopefully we can peak at the right time this week and ride this out to the end."

Linthicum pointed out her group missed only three serves in last Thursday's 25-23, 26-24, 25-17 loss at second-pace James Wood, but she stressed her unit's defense continued to be the leading problem as it was two nights earlier in a 21-14, 2515, 27-25, 25-17 home loss to Sherando.

Cougars are county champs FOOTBALL, from page 17 With 475 total yards, Kettle Run’s offensive stats popped. Quarterback Beau Lang completed 13 of 18 passes for 191 yards and three touchdowns. Jordan Tapscott caught five passes for 87 yards and a TD, while Jacob Robinson caught five for 68 yards and two TDs. Colton Quaker ran 11 times for 119 yards and a TD, while Andrew Strickland ran eight times for 102 yards and a TD. On a 71-degree night with scores of students dressed in pink to support breast cancer awareness, the scene was lively. The game was so crowded, late-arriving fans found no parking spots and needed to turn around and go back to the faculty lot near the front of school.

Fauquier started well, gaining a first down on its opening possession and moving into Kettle Run territory, but quarterback Ben Noland was sacked and the Falcons punted.

Kettle Run then drove 69 yards to make it 6-0 as Lang hit Jacob Robinson for a 16-yard TD on a post route to the left side.

Bidding to respond, Fauquier again moved into scoring position on a 29-yard gain up the right sideline by Craig Allison off a Noland pass, but Cougar Sam Rodgers ended that threat with an interception.

Kettle Run went 70 yards in two pass plays as Lang hit Robinson for 18 yards, then threw a short pass to Jordan Tapscott, who ran over a defender en route to his 52-yard TD. Ella Slevin’s extra point kick made it 13-0 with 1:20 left in the first quarter.

“They have two kids that are dynamite receivers and we couldn’t handle them,” said Buckwalter of Robinson and Tapscott. “Their quarterback is good, too. They have two weapons on each side.

They are a good team. They do not make mistakes and they make you make some.They do a nice job.”

Fauquier’s Noland connected with Wesley Heflin for a 34-yard gain on the ensuing possession, but again the drive faltered as Noland was sacked at

Against James Wood, Furr posted 11 kills to go with seven blocks, while Mikayla Gilmore totaled 12 service points. Lawhorn scored 10 points to nine each for Emma Edwards, Scott and Towle.

Liberty did not respond to a request for comment and statistics on its win.

Rivalries renewed

Liberty played at Fauquier Tuesday, and Kettle Run visits Fauquier Thursday. Kettle Run travels to Bealeton Oct. 21 for the regular-season finale for both schools.

The Cougars wore pink socks and played before a huge crowd on Kettle Run’s breast cancer awareness night.

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the KR 32 and a fourth down run was short.

Kettle Run kept the pressure as Lang hit Robinson on a crossing route for a 21-yard TD as the lead increased to 20-0.

Fauquier reached the Kettle Run 21 on its next drive, but it ended with a fake field goal attempt incomplete pass by backup QB/holder Banks Massey into the end zone.

Kettle Run took the second half kickoff and scored again as Colton Quaker ran 64 yards for a TD. Quaker showed power and speed as he burst up the middle, then got to the sideline, helping the lead jump to 27-0 with 9:59 left in the third.

Kettle Run added another third quarter TD on Lang’s 10-yard run, and its last TD early in the fourth on a 1-yard run by Andrew Strickland with Kelsi Navin adding the extra point for the 41-0 final.

Fauquier got no first downs in the second half.

The mercy rule kicked in for the final xx minutes.

The Falcons played without key players John Bynaker and Grayson Kramer.

“As a coach you have to wrap your head around what happened and figure it out and go back to basics. You re-teach everything and get better,” said Buckwalter.

Buckwalter says the Falcons have a lot to play for. Fauquier has a great chance to beat Liberty in the Nov. 6 Bird Bowl. And the top four in the district make the playoffs.

“We have the opportunity to be third or fourth and get an 11th game. We have James Wood, Sherando and Liberty left. Someone’s got to be third or fourth,” he said.

Falcons try new lineups FIELD HOCKEY, from page 17 For Kettle Run coach Julie Kuhlberg, the explanation was simple.

“Liberty played a good game and wanted the win more,” she said, lamenting dropping a game to a rival.

“This wasn’t our best game but not our worst. Sometimes the ball just doesn’t go in the cage. That is always hard, but we are working on shot accuracy.”

Fauquier readies its push

The Falcons used two non-league games to experiment with finding a potent lineup for the final weeks.

They beat Foxcroft 4-0 and tied Woodbridge 0-0 when lightning hit midway through the third quarter.

Fauquier captured the rematch with Woodbridge, 3-0, Monday night at Falcon Field. Maldonado tallied a second-quarter score, with Jessica Summers adding a pair of fourth-quarter goals in a span of 126 seconds.

“We played a lot of different lineups,” coach Brooke Settle said. “I had four set ones.

The first one I was not happy with, and it was the third one I thought prevailed the best, so we are going to try that and see what happens.

“The point was to see what would work best for us,” Settle said.

Against Foxcroft, Marissa Camarca opened the scoring with 4:12 remaining in the first quarter, the lone goal of the first half.

Emory Lillard scored the second goal six minutes into the third off a Camarca assist.

Zofeya Maldonado capped the scoring by striking with 3:30 to play in the third quarter and again with 11 minutes left in the game.

Falcons face Glen Allen on Friday; Eagles fall to 0-5

By Peter Brewington Times Staff Writer

Remember when Fauquier postponed its first football game on Aug. 27 due to a variety of issues, including lack of practice time?

Although a forfeit has gone on the Falcons’ record, the school found a replacement opponent for Friday. Glen Allen (2-3), located north of Richmond, fills an opening in both teams’ schedules.

“They’re a Class 5 school from a tough, tough district,” said Fauquier coach Karl Buckwalter. “They fly around from what we’ve seen. But we’re glad we get to have four home games now and the kids get 10 games.”

As for the forfeit on the Falcons’ record?

“It really doesn’t matter. If they want to leave it as a forfeit, who cares?” Buckwalter said.

Eagles fall to 0-5

Despite generating 323 yards in offense, Liberty lost to Sherando 23-8 last week to fall to 0-5, 0-2. The Eagles scored on Landon Triplett’s 13-yard TD pass to Chase Oliver.

Dom Coles caught a two-point conversion pass from Triplett.

THIS WEEK’S GAMES

KETTLE RUN (6-1): Friday at Millbrook (06), 7 p.m.

FAUQUIER (2-5): Friday HOME vs. Glen Allen (2-3), 7 p.m.

LIBERTY (0-5): Friday at James Wood (4-2), 7 p.m.

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Fauquier Times | October 13, 2021

Virginia trainer Neil Morris makes a move for the year-end title race

By Betsy Burke Parker

Special to the Fauquier Times

All three National Steeplechase Association title races tightened over the weekend, with year-end honors for champion owner, trainer and rider on the line after a power-packed program at Saturday’s 67th annual Virginia Fall Races.

Horse-to-horse contact between steeplethon winner New Member (Graham Watters, right) and runner-up Bodes Well (Tom Garner) drew a claim of foul, but a panel of stewards let the result stand when they determined that the racing close quarters in the homestretch did not change the result of the race.

Middleburg’s Glenwood Park hosted an enormous crowd on hand to watch Storm Team (Graham Watters up) fly to victory in the featured National Sporting Library timber stakes, five lengths better than Tomgarrow (Tom Garner up.) Thirteen-time leading trainer Jack Fisher trains the winner.

It locks Watters and Garner in a tie for the jockey crown – 15 wins each, with four weeks to go in the season.

“Tom and I are great friends who travel to the races together most days – including Saturday,” Watters said. “Today put us back level in the jocks’ championship.”

Garner drew ahead by one win with maiden hurdle victory aboard Drewscourt, but Watters pulled even with his cross-country race score aboard New Member.

Garner actually threw the steeplethon result into question with a claim of foul against Watters and winner New Member – for interference entering the stretch, Garner said. But after lengthy review of the tapes and interviews of patrol judges and both riders, the stewards let the result stand, and the friends ended the day in a statistical tie.

“There was a small bit of contact,” Garner explained, adding that

National Sporting Library timber stakes winner Storm Team (Graham Watters up, on the right) jumps to take the lead from Tomgarrow (Tom Garner) at Saturday’s Virginia Fall Races.

It put the friends in a statistical tie for year-end champion jockey honors, which will be decided over the next four weeks of racing.

PHOTOS BY BETSY BURKE PARKER

the owners of his mount, Bodes Well, believed they saw New Member press into Bodes Well as the pair rounded the final bend, and asked that Garner lodge a complaint.

It was fair and reasonable to question the result, Garner admitted, but he knew any contact was incidental and didn’t change the result.

“I had to file a complaint because it was for the best interests of the connections” of his mount, Garner said. ‘But in the end, the bend there is very tight, (and) we both (were on) a true racing line.”

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Middleburg’s Neil Morris drew even with leader Leslie Young – 12 wins each – in the trainers’ race with a huge day, saddling three winners – Animal Kingston in the ratings handicap (Richie Condon), Knockholt in the allowance (Gerard Galligan) and Argentic (Parker Hendriks) in the maiden.

Trainer Doug Fout of The Plains – Glenwood clerk of the course – saddled maiden timber winner First Friday (Barry Foley.) Complete results and more photos at at nationalsteeplechase.com.

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FROM PAGE 1/OPINION

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | October 13, 2021

Electric scooter rental program could be coming to Warrenton SCOOTER, from page 1 charging the scooters. Under state law, rental scooters may not have a top speed over 20 miles per hour.

The issue at hand is not whether to allow electric scooters in town; the town has no authority under state law to ban electric-assisted scooters or bicycles outright, and their use is permitted by state law on streets with speed limits of 25 miles per hour or less by anyone 14 years or older.

Beyond those constraints, the town has some latitude to regulate the use of electric scooters in general. Currently, town of Warrenton ordinances don’t prohibit riding electric scooters on sidewalks, for instance, but the town council could restrict using electric scooters on some or all sidewalks. Electric-powered vehicles — including scooters and bicycles — are already prohibited on the county-owned Warrenton Branch Greenway.

An agreement with a rental company like Bird could come with specific restrictions on its devices.

Bird’s software, for instance, can make its rental scooters inoperable in certain parts of town.

Alexandria entered into agreements with several scooter-rental companies, including Bird, beginning in 2019. The next year, the city banned the use of electric scooters on all sidewalks. Similarly, the city of Fairfax bans the use of electric-assisted vehicles on all sidewalks and trails. Alexandria also worked with the companies to make rental scooters inoperable in particularly congested areas.

“We’re already beginning to see these scooters on our streets,” said Mayor Carter Nevill on Tuesday.

“I think we need to be having this discussion about how we are going to address — and be welcoming to — [electric scooters].”

MAYOR CARTER NEVILL

“We are beginning to see private ownership; they are becoming more affordable.” Even if the town doesn’t ultimately pursue an agreement with Bird for a large-scale rental program, he added, “I think we need to be having this discussion about how we are going to address — and be welcoming to — [electric scooters].”

Most town council members ultimately agreed Tuesday morning to explore further an agreement with Bird and to look at regulations about electric scooters more broadly. “This is not a commitment to fulfilling this agreement [with Bird] or bringing these scooters to town,” said Nevill.

The next step is to have Bird representatives present more details about what a rental program could look like, he said, and explore legal issues like liability.

“This is a reality we have to address,” said Nevill. He pointed out that a business like the Bike Stop, for instance, could rent electric scooters or bicycles without any approvals needed from the town, emphasizing again that many people own electric scooters already.

“We’re going to have to do it one way or another, whether it’s Bird or private individuals,” said Town Attorney Whit Robinson of exploring a regulatory framework for electric scooters in general. He said he needs to speak with attorneys from other localities that have already implemented a scooter-rental program like the one proposed by Bird.

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If the town does pursue an agreement with Bird, Robinson said, the company would most likely need to use public spaces for its “corral parking” areas, giving the town leverage to negotiate specific details of the rental scooters’ use.

Police chief answers questions

Chief Kochis answered questions from council members Tuesday morning. Having worked for the Alexandria Police Department before coming to Warrenton, he has direct experience with a scooter rental program like the one proposed by Bird.

Kochis said that at first, Alexandria and other cities had many complaints about scooters being left in random places.

But companies like Bird have since addressed this issue, he said, with the use of designated drop-off points and by hiring “fleet managers” to be the company’s point of contact to address any issues with scooters being dropped off at inappropriate locations. (According to Bird’s website, the company’s app has a built-in feature to “submit complaints directly to our team and … address any issues that arise right away.”)

“This new program — I’ve spoken to Manassas city, Fairfax city; I’ve spoken to the chief in Alexandria — I think that’s changed with this new fleet management program,” said Kochis. “I think that model seems to work much better than the one they used to have.”

Kochis also addressed safety issues. In response to a question from Councilman Bill Semple (Ward 2), who said that his friends in Washington, D.C. say that electric scooters are a “disaster” and dangerous for pedestrians, Kochis said that his discussions with police chiefs in the area do not indicate a high level of crashes involving the scooters.

“They have not seen a lot of [crashes],” said Kochis. “The numbers don’t stand out.”

Because large-scale electric scooter rental programs are relatively new, there is little long-term research on the issue. A 2018 study commissioned by the Austin, Texas health department found that 14.3 crashes per 100,000 trips occurred involving rental electric scooters, though the study’s authors said that it “likely underestimates the prevalence of e-scooter related injuries.”

Kochis did say that allowing the scooters on sidewalks would most likely be problematic, pointing to a 2017 “walkability audit” that found that many town sidewalks were too narrow. That study found that many sidewalks “barely [meet] accessibility standards, which makes using a stroller or wheelchair difficult, if not impossible.”

Educating the community on the allowable uses and best practices of the scooters would be key, said Kochis. “When you look at the [electric scooter] programs that are out there and have really been successful, they did a really robust education campaign.”

The town work group report recommended “an education and communication campaign be initiated to include familiarity with the devices” if the council decides to pursue an agreement with Bird, including opportunities for members of the public to try the scooters for themselves.

“This will also serve as a way to receive feedback from the community on the program,” said the work group’s report.

Council members generally supportive

“We are either a community that continues to say ‘no’ to everything, or we are a community that lives up to our comp plan,” said Vice Mayor Sean Polster (at-large), referencing the comprehensive plan’s emphasis on promoting transportation options beyond motor vehicles in town. “I’m 100% on board.”

Polster said that he explored the possibility of a rental scooter program several years ago but was told that Warrenton was too small to sustain that model. “I think that [Bird] reached out to us is beneficial. … I think there are opportunities here.”

Councilwoman Heather Sutphin (Ward 1) agreed. “These things I think would be a really good option for folks who have a hard time getting around,” she said, referencing her husband’s mobility issues.

Both Sutphin and Polster said that having rental scooters readily available would capitalize on already-successful events like the weekly farmers market, encouraging people to explore the town and businesses. Polster said he would like to look into allowing golf carts on roads in the town in the future.

Councilman Bill Semple (Ward 2) was the only member to express outright opposition to the idea. “We get these gadgets — it’s another silly way to do something,” he said, expressing concern that teenagers would be some of the primary users of the scooters, that the scooters would interfere with pedestrians and that people would use the scooters on the Warrenton Branch Greenway despite the prohibitions on electric-assisted vehicles there.

Polster later addressed Semple’s concern about teenagers. “I have no doubt that this will be one of the most popular modes of transportation that will both benefit them and our community. … At the end of the day, they are the next generation,” Polster said. He suggested that the town could do specific outreach to students at Fauquier High School if the council ultimately decides to move forward with the Bird program.

Reach Coy Ferrell at cferrell@ fauquier.com

NEWS

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PHOTOS BY SUNNY REYNOLDS

Left: Biotrek clients travel in the Sahara Desert in Morocco. Right: A Portugal river front

COVID-19 continues to complicate overseas travel REYNOLDS, from page 14 drivers. In situations when her clients are around other people, masks go on and distances between people are increased whenever possible.

The Biotrek contract includes a place for clients to check that they’ve been vaccinated. “I’m not going to let anyone who is unvaccinated on a trip. It’s not safe. We all travel in the same vehicles. The trip to the Galapagos is on a boat. It’s a big boat, but it’s close quarters. … No one has tested positive yet.”

With the surge of COVID cases caused by the Delta variant, arrangements could get even more difficult. Reynolds said that before finalizing plans for the Sicily trip, she had to get in writing that if Italy shut down and her group couldn’t get in, that they’d get a refund. Italy currently has a Level 3 (“high”)

rating from the Centers for Disease Control.

Reynolds canceled an October trip to Portugal; the country has been labeled a level 4 country by the CDC because of a “very high” incidence of the virus. The CDC says: “Because of the current situation in Portugal, even fully vaccinated travelers may be at risk for getting and spreading COVID-19 variants.”

Reynolds recommends to all her clients that they obtain travel insurance. She said that she has only had one couple cancel – because of a nonCOVID related health issue – but having travel insurance provides peace of mind, just in case.

Reynolds admitted she was relieved when she had to postpone the Portugal trip. “I’m worn out,” she said. “Everything is 100% more difficult than

before. It’s a good thing I love what I do!”

Namibia is the first of eight trips planned for 2022 and is already full. Reynolds and her group leave Jan. 2, if all goes well.

Reynolds said, “There was a great moment of optimism. But now, because of what’s happening in the U.S., the numbers are going back up. … Some countries could ban U.S. citizens.”

Other destinations planned for 2022: Morocco (March), Argentina (April), the Galapagos Islands (June), Tanzania (July), Guatemala (August), Portugal (September) and Chile (November/December).

Looking further ahead, Reynolds is planning trips to India and to the Arctic in 2023. She said, “I want to see a polar bear.”

Reach Robin Earl at rearl@fauquier.com

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Cedar Run District 96 Meeker LLC to Alejandro Vargas, 5 acres at 2102 Sowego Road nr. Catlett. $650,000 Trenis Inc. to Troy D. Marshall, 2.0284 acres and 0.7083 acre on Catlett Road nr. Catlett. $350,000 NVR Inc. to Taylor McMahon, 0.5877 acre at 7722 Warrenton Chase Drive, Warrenton. $737,705 Hector A. Garcia to Pete Robinson, 7467 Suncrest Drive nr. Warrenton. $450,000 Alden Edward Cassell to RMH Builders LLC, 2.2931 acres on Ensor’s Shop Road nr. Midland. $120,000 Charles Conan Evans Jr. to Caroline Flint, 1.3403 acres at 4214 Breezy Knoll Court, Nokesville. $705,000 Kim E. Shelly to David Mast Tr., 19 acres at 6393 Stoney Road nr.

Midland. $400,000 Michael B. Manuel to Matthew Johnson, 49.0300 acres at 3179 Thompson’s Mill Road and 4.71 acres on Rt. 615, Goldvein. $1,250,000 Lee District Patricia L. Reyes to Juan Palacios Guevara, 10853 Krystal Court, Bealeton. $320,000 Michael G. Snell to Faustino Castro Viera, 6645 Forbes Place East, Bealeton. $340,000

Sandra J. Slaughter to Glen Jenkins, 0.50 acre at 12307 Piney Lane, Remington. $50,000 Patrick S. Richardson to Alexander Biondi, 10849 Depot Drive, Remington. $323,000 Sean S. Dascher to Josue Edgardo Campos Molina, 6624 Oak Shade Road, Bealeton. $385,000 Deborah J. Thrower to Glen Jenkins, 0.5900 acre nr. Remington. $10,000 Kenneth Charles Gardner to Isabella Ramirez Castrano, 11216 Meadfield Drive, Bealeton. $348,200

Mutawy, 0.2395 acre at 4858 Point Road nr. Warrenton. $898,300 Paul G. Edmondson to Stacy Lynn Johnson, 5 acres at 3037 Halfway Road, The Plains. $1,050,000 Ella R. Schmidt to Bruce Christian Black, 3668 Osborne Drive nr.

Warrenton. $551,000 Allan Andrew James to David A. Maddox, 0.7454 acre at 6511 Briggs Road, Warrenton/New Baltimore. $300,000 Joseph L. Krofcheck to Xuan Vu, 2.0001 ACRES AT 4535 Den Haag Road nr. Warrenton. $860,000 Center District T. Wood by AIF to Charles B. Roger K. St. Clair to Dustin S. Budd, Rye Cornwell Jr., 3.5402 acres at 6653 0.2456 acre at 386 Cannon Way, Riley Road and 11 acres on Riley Warrenton. $595,000 Road nr. New Baltimore. $790,000 Ali Manwar to Kimberly Lumpkin, Lawrence E. Gorman to AK Realty 232 Fox Chase Street, Warrenton.

Investments LLC, 4.44505 acres at $615,000 5344 Baldwin Street nr. Warrenton.

Jackie Ann Lewis to Christopher $400,000 Dalziel, Unit 118 at 183 Amber Circle, Matthew C. Cox to Heaven L. Green, Warrenton. $440,000 2.18585 acres at 6589 Gray’s Mill Timothy Livings to Vernon Galando, Road nr. Warrenton. $660,000 370 Singleton Circle, Warrenton.

RBRE Inc. to Patrick Steven Dodds, $550,000 7320 Knightsbridge Lane nr.

LRW Investments &Property Warrenton. $445,000 Management LLC to Robert T. Seise, Dawning Gail Morton to Lacy 5.0031 acres at 6284 Blackwell Road, Pauline Nelson, 1.0745 acres at Warrenton. $744,500 5238 Graystone Road nr. Warrenton. $490,000 Scott District Ashton Robert Snouffer to Sohrab Lakeside Homes LLC to Ziyad

Hamzehpour, 1.613 acres at 6946 Blantyre Road nr. Bethel/Warrenton. $311,000

Marshall District Jennifer E. Fournier to Paul Serzan, 1.9715 acres at 9260 Belle Haven Lane, Marshall. $650,000 Karen DeYoung Tr. to Commonwealth of Virginia Dept. of Transportation, four small lots on Crest Hill Road. $500 Wayne Alvin Sharon to Commonwealth of Virginia Dept. of Transportation, three small lots on Crest Hill Road. $500 Blue Hills Estates LLC to Lakeside Homes LLC, 40,000 sq. ft. on Blue Hills Drive, Warrenton. $240,000 Patricia Ann Fletcher to Jayson K. Knapps, 5 acres at 8580 Wales Road, Warrenton. $475,000 Joseph D. Lechwar to Bettina Mahany, 1.0034 acres at 8477 Lee’s Ridge Road, Warrenton. $415,000 Richard W. Early to MSH Construction Inc. 1.347 acres on Enon School Road, Marshall. $85,000 John T. Deering to Margaret MacMahon Carroll, 8592 Clifton Street, Marshall. $299,000 Peggy A. Pfeiff to Ricky L. Brown, 2.60459 acres off Lee Hwy. nr.

Warrenton. $200,000

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OBITUARIES

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OBITUARIES Harry Benjamin Hueston

George E. Coppage Jr.

7/28/1997 – 9/17/2021

George E. Coppage Jr., 79 of Midland, passed away at his home on Tuesday September 28, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

George, also known as “Buddy” by his family, was born and initially raised in Washington, VA until they moved to the Warrenton area where he would eventually meet the love of his life and live out his remaining years.

He served in the Army National Guard during his early adulthood. He was an avid history buff and loved to share his knowledge. He was a highly skilled and successful tradesman, learning the plumbing trade in his twenties, becoming a master plumber and eventually owning his own business, George’s Plumbing, for more than 40 years. He took great pride in his work and customer satisfaction. When not working, he enjoyed time with his family, friends and grandpups, long drives through the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, metal detecting and vacations in the Outer Banks.

George was preceded in death by his parents; George E. Coppage, Sr., and Ada Mae Coppage, sisters; Elva Roberts and Beatrice Anderson.

He is survived by his wife of over 59 years, Georgia L. Coppage; two children, son Glenn E. Coppage and his wife Teri of Culpeper; daughter, Sandra Frazier and her husband Michael of Bluffton, SC; sister, Doris Gregg and her husband Carroll of Warrenton and brother, Gary Coppage and his wife Diane of Luray; two grandchildren, Tara Coppage of Charleston, SC, and Glenn “Chris” Coppage of Kingsport, TN, along with many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be planned for a future date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations in his name to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142 or Fauquier SPCA, P.O. Box 733 Warrenton, VA 20188-0733. Online condolences may be expressed at www.moserfuneralhome.com.

Harry Benjamin “Ben” Hueston, age 24, of Kernersville, NC passed away on September 17, 2021. Ben was born in Gallatin, Tennessee, to Diane Ennis Hueston and the late Harry Boyd Hueston.

Ben attended Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools and graduated from R J Reynolds High School in 2015. Ben enrolled at Oklahoma State University, the college his grandfather attended, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Management Concentration in 2018. During his freshman year Ben participated in the “paddle people” and the O’Colly newspaper. Ben worked for athletics facilities during the remainder of his time in Stillwater. After graduation, Ben worked for Hornets Sports and Entertainment in Charlotte, NC as Coordinator of Guest Experience. In January 2021, Ben reenrolled at Oklahoma State University majoring in accounting. Ben was on track to graduate in December.

Ben was a good friend to many people of all ages. He was well respected by his coworkers and fellow students. His interests included golf and other sports and spending time with his friends.

A graveside service will be held at the Warrenton Cemetery on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 3:33 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the OSU Foundation and designated to the Memorial Fund (20-03700).

Checks should be made payable to the OSU Foundation and mailed to PO Box 1749, Stillwater, OK 74076-1749. Memorial donations can also be made online at www.OSUgiving.com. In comments, please note in memory of Ben Hueston.

Staff Sergeant Craig Aaron Pruden Staff Sergeant Craig Aaron Pruden, lost his battle to PTSD on September 15th, 2021, at the age of 33 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army. For those who knew Craig, they knew him to be a man of passion. Born on September 16th, 1988, in Woodbridge, Virginia, he led a life full of courage and accomplishment. At the age of 18 he enlisted in the United States Army and went on to boldly serve two deployments in Afghanistan and one in Iraq. Through strength and determination, he earned the Sapper tab, distinguishing himself among the many. While deployed he received the Bronze Star with “V” device for heroism and valor in the face of danger. He was wounded in battle in Afghanistan and was awarded the Purple Heart.

Army Awards include: De Fleury Medal, Meritorious Service Medal Army Commendation Medal, 7xs Army Achievement Medal, 4xs Army Good Conduct Medal, 4xs National Defense Service Medal Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/Bronze service Star, 2xs Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Iraq Campaign Medal w/Bronze Service Star Overseas Service Bar, 3xs Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal Army Service Ribbon Overseas Service Ribbon, Sapper Tab, NATO Medal Combat Action Badge, United States Army Recruiter Identification Badge, Gold Air Assault Badge Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon, 3xs Combat and Special Skill Badge Basic Marksmanship Qual Badge. Craig also earned the Edelweiss.

As highly decorated as he was, he was as selfless and true a man one could ever find. He humbly dedicated himself to the service and support of others and empowered each one of us to pursue our goals relentlessly.

He was highly intelligent, incredibly motivated, and loved with a reckless abandon. He left us with these words, “you have what it takes to be a better version of yourself.” Craig Pruden was the best of us. He lived a life that was more than heroic - it bordered on legendary.

He is survived by his wife Mariah, and two sons, Trey and Tristin; his father Rickie and his wife Ellen Pruden, his mother Elizabeth and husband Richard Youngblood; grandparents Lois and the late MGYSGT Arnold Pruden United States Marine, Bill and Joanne Barbee; Aunts Jennifer (Moongia) Jenkins and Kim Pruden; siblings Devon Pruden wife Carli, Cady Pruden, Rebekah Youngblood, Specialist Thomas Youngblood, United States Army Ranger and his wife Shayna, and Eoin Youngblood; in addition to a lifelong friend and brother Anthony Gaston.

And his special girls Ni’Vita and Vatani.

The Family is asking all brothers and sisters current or prior service to reach out to https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ if they’re in need of help in honor of Craigs Memory.

He will be missed by so many friends and loved ones. There was so much joy, love, and inspiration that he brought to all our lives. We could not be prouder of the man he became and the legacy he left behind. Til Valhalla “Where Heros Live On Forever.”

June M. Mayhugh June M. Mayhugh, 92, passed away peacefully at Blue Ridge Christian Home in Bealeton, Virginia on October 3, 2021.

She was born on June 17, 1929 in Washington, D.C. to John Robert and Elizabeth Estelle Williams Manuel. She was married to John W. Mayhugh on June 27, 1953 and they enjoyed 62 years together until his passing in 2015.

She is survived by son, Doug Mayhugh and wife, Janice, of Culpeper, VA and daughter, Lisa A. Gargiulo and husband, Nicolas, of Warrenton, VA; Seven grandchildren: Rebecca L. M. Delaney, husband, Michael; Diane M. Coles, Husband, Stewart; Kelly M. Owen, husband, Scotty; Stacy E. Bowser, husband, David; Caspar A. Velasco; Eva E. Velasco and Marcus J. Velasco; two stepgrandchildren, Nicolas and Julia Gargiulo, and four great-grandchildren, Claire E. Delaney, Catherine J. Delaney, Maya J. Coles, and Natalie Owen.

She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

June grew up in Washington, DC. Her family moved to Nokesville, VA in 1943. She graduated from Brentsville District High School in 1947. She enrolled in Madison College (now JMU) and graduated in 1952 with a B. A. in Elementary Education and a Minor in Music. She began teaching at Nokesville Elementary School and later taught in Arlington County while her husband was stationed at Fort Belvoir. June and John moved to Warrenton in 1956 where she began her role as a homemaker for her growing family. She enjoyed playing the piano and was an accomplished seamstress who made all the costumes for Lisa’s ballet performances.

She was a reading specialist for Fauquier County Schools and did substitute teaching on occasion. She was secretary for M & M Consulting, Inc., the family business for many years.

June was a member of the Greenwich Presbyterian Church where she sang in the choir. She participated in a women’s bible study with the Warrenton Presbyterian Church. She was a member of the Warrenton United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir until her failing health issues prevented her from doing so. She sang with the Warrenton Chorale for many years.

She was predeceased by her parents, her husband John, and her brother Robert Wayne Manuel.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 17 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Greenwich Presbyterian Church (old chapel), Nokesville, VA with funeral services beginning at 3:00 PM. Interment at Greenwich Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Greenwich Presbyterian Church, 15305 Vint Hill Road, Nokesville, VA 20181. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.

The family would like to thank Sandra Northam and her staff for June’s care at home and the staff at Blue Ridge Christian Home for their compassionate care of June during the past two years.

OBITUARIES

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Sandra Lynn Gaskins Sandra Lynn Gaskins, 70, of Front Royal, VA, passed October 2, 2021.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021, 12:30 pm, at Faith Christian Church, 6472 Duhollow Road, Warrenton, VA, 20187.

Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com

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OBITUARIES Places of Worship Grace Episcopal Church

Janice S. Henson Janice S. Henson, 77, wife of the late Joseph Richard Henson and a resident of Staunton, VA, formerly of Mt. Nebo, Onancock, VA, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, in Maryland.

Born November 12, 1943, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Rose Louise Cox Sewell and Col. Joseph Norville Sewell, U.S. Army, Retired.

Jan was a retired IRS Agent, enjoyed her family, reading and watching mysteries, and crossword puzzles. She will also be remembered as a talented and generous embroiderer and quilter.

Survivors include her two children; Dr. Richard A. Love and his wife Dr. Maryann Love of Tracy’s Landing, MD, and Dr. Catherine Love Turlington and her husband Mr. Peter Turlington of Melfa, VA; three step-sons and their wives, Mr. Joseph “Rusty” Henson, Jr. and Mrs. Gay Henson of Marshall, VA, Dr. Kenneth Henson and Mrs. Laura Henson of Warrenton, VA, and Mr. Rob Henson and Mrs. Jane Henson of Alexander, NC; twelve grandchildren: Maria, Ricky and Ava Love; Molly and Trevor Turlington; and Sam, Ben, Timothy, Joseph, Nicholas, Philip, and Matthew Henson; a sister, Cass Sewell Johnson of Elverson, PA; and two nephews, Franklyn Johnson and Stephen Johnson and their families.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by two brothers, Joseph N. Sewell and Joseph Norville Sewell.

A private celebration of her life will be held at her home at a later date.

Memory tributes may be shared with her family at www. williamsfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements by the Williams-Onancock Funeral Home.

Frank Talmadge Marks Frank Talmadge Marks went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 3, 2021.

He was born in Hoke County, North Carolina, and grew up working the family farm with is seven siblings.

Frank was always a worker – while still in high school, he drove the school bus that would transport his siblings to and from school.

After graduating high school, he honorably served his country by joining the United States Air Force where he made liquid oxygen for pilots. Following his term in the USAF, he worked as a diesel mechanic for a number years before joining his brothers in the family flooring business, where he worked until his retirement in 2005.

When not working, Frank always kept himself busy by playing the part of “Mr. Gardener” or “Mr. Fix-it” – there wasn’t anything he couldn’t grow and/or wouldn’t fix. He also had a genuine love for hunting and fishing and was always up for another fishing trip. Much of his time was spent with immediate and extended family members at the family’s “river house” where he enjoyed boating, scuba diving, catching croaker, striped bass (rockfish), and Spanish mackerel, just to name a few.

In December 1966, Frank married Linda Meadows and they remained married until his passing. Frank and Linda lived in Manassas Park, VA, for nearly 20 years before moving to Midland, VA in 1988.

His enormous love for his family – for his girls – was always obvious.

He is survived by his wife, Linda and their three daughters: Robin Burgess and husband Ronald; Tracey Marks; and Jamie Dyson and husband Jason, all of Culpeper, VA. He has four grandchildren: Harleigh Childress and husband Cody, Travis Burgess and fiancé Brittany Rininger, Emily Dyson, and Tyler Dyson; and two great-grandchildren – Reagan Burgess and Easton Childress. He also has one sister, Judy Lucas; two brothers Lee Marks and Gary Marks, and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased in death by his parents, James Laster and Betty Riggsbee Marks; one sister, Sarah Gilchrist; and three brothers, Thomas Marks, John “Chip” Marks, and Robert Marks.

The family will receive friends at Moser Funeral Home from 6 to 8 PM on Monday, October 11, 2021, where a funeral service will take place at 11 AM on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Interment will follow at at Culpeper National Cemetery, 305 U.S. Avenue, Culpeper, VA at 1 PM, with military honors provided by VFW Post 2524.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Autism Society of America in honor of Easton Childress.

Online condolences may be given at www.moserfuneralhome.com

PRE-PAID FUNERAL PLANS Pre-paid funeral plans provide a way for people to pay for their funeral arrangements before they pass away.

Loved ones are thus spared from having to make difficult decisions and experiencing financial stress while grieving. Pre-paid funerals can be customized to include any chosen goods and services, such as the casket, flowers, transportation, cemetery plot, and more. Some people even want to use a specific funeral home. Plans can be paid for up front or via a payment plan, and there are usually administration and yearly maintenance fees. Make sure it is a guaranteed plan which will lock the agreedupon price in place, so even if prices go up, family members won’t have to pay more.

Prepayment generally means that you save money by being protected from inflation and price changes. MOSER FUNERAL HOME will deposit all prepayments into a trust fund where it remains until needed. If you move, we keep a record of your preplanned arrangements and any prepayments, and they’re easily transferable to any funeral home in the United States. To learn more about our services, please call MOSER FUNERAL HOME at (540) 347-3431. We invite you to tour our facility at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. Ask us about our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY, just outside of Warrenton.

“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.”

Thomas Cambell

• HOLY EUCHARIST: Sundays, 9 a.m.

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

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

www.gracechurchcasanova.org

St. John The Baptist Anglican Church

Anglo Catholic in worship and order Mass Schedule: Sunday 8AM & 10:30 AM Wednesday 10 AM Holy Days 6PM Father Jonathan Ostman, Rector

540-364-2554 Facebook: stjohnsmarshall “At the Stop Light in Marshall”

Margaret P. Clarke 23rd of July 1932 - 30th of September 2021 Margaret emigrated to America from England with her family in the late 70’s and moved to Warrenton to be closer to her daughter in 2000.

Margaret has been passionate about volunteering all of her life as well as being active in her local communities. After moving to Warrenton, Margaret dedicated her years of retirement to serving the community and was involved in many organizations. Her love of animals spilled into her community work as she volunteered at Fauquier Hospital for many years with comfort dogs, hoping to bring a smile to recuperating patients. Margaret was a core member of the Women Build group of Fauquier Habitat for Humanity, holding the role of treasurer for many years. She worked tirelessly on fundraisers to support the work of Women’s Build and could also be found on the Women’s Build sponsored job sites building and assisting in the project.

Margaret was key in making the dream of a Fauquier Habitat ReStore come true. She visited other ReStores to educate herself on how the store ran and was a member of the committee that searched and eventually found the location of the Warrenton store. She worked many long hours alongside other volunteers, to not only get it opened, but make it the success it is for the organization. She won an award for Volunteer of the Year for her dedication and commitment to the organization and selected to accept the Non-Profit of the Year award for Fauquier Habitat for Humanity by the Chamber. As an advocate of Fauquier Habitat for Humanity with the Chamber of Commerce, Margaret became well known throughout the business community. Never one too shy away, if there was good to be done, she was there.

Margaret’s other interests and passions included her daughter, walking her grandchildren... namely two Labradors, enjoying classical music, opera, reading, cooking, watching golf and tennis and beating anyone who dared to play her at cards or scrabble.

She is survived by her daughter, Susan.

A memorial gathering will be held at The ReStore (617 Frost Avenue, Warrenton, Va) on Thursday 21st of October from 6:30pm - 8:30pm.

In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Fauquier Habitat for Humanity in Margaret’s name and mailed to 98 Alexandria Pike, Warrenton, Va 20186, or to the WWF at www.worldwildlife.org.

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OBITUARIES Virginia Morgan Geris Virginia Morgan Geris, age 87, of Manassas, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2021, at her residence.

Virginia was born on May 31, 1934 in Emporia, Virginia to the late Willie Thomas Morgan, Jr. and Estelle Conwell Morgan.

Virginia is survived by her husband Robert Geris of 65 years; her children: Kathy McLaughlin (Steve), Mary Gentry (Ron), Theresa Fisher (Greg) and Tony Geris (Bonny); Grandchildren: Jon McLaughlin, Mike McLaughlin, Bethany Doan, Maggie Gentry, Molly Gentry, Bobby Atkinson, Megan Roper, Joey Fisher, Billy Geris and Allie Capogreco; and five great-grandchildren: Olivia, Adeline, Morgan, Emma and Isaiah. She is also survived by her sister, Mary M. Wolfe and brother-in-law, Alvin R. Williams.

A family funeral Mass will be held on Friday, October 15, 2021, at 1:00 PM in the chapel at All Saints Catholic Church 9300 Stonewall Road, Manassas, Virginia 20110.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Benedictine Sisters of Virginia, 9535 Linton Hall Rd., Bristow, VA 20136.

Colton Lee Powers Colton Lee Powers, age 2 of Warrenton VA passed away at Inova Fairfax, Falls Church, VA on October 5, 2021.

He will be sorely missed by all who had the opportunity of knowing him.

Colton loved watching football, Mickey Mouse, and movies with his mom and dad. He was a happy and strong boy that had to fight his entire life. He loved people and would flirt every chance he got.

He is survived by his parents, Justin Keith Powers and Rebekah Lee Regeness Powers of Warrenton, VA; his grandparents, Diane and William Regeness of Warrenton, VA and Harvey and Nancy Powers of Culpeper, VA; his loving aunts and uncles and cousins.

A visitation was on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 from 6-8pm at Moser Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held at Moser Funeral Home Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 11:00am. Burial will follow at Bright View Cemetery Warrenton, VA. Arrangements by Moser Funeral Home 233 Broadview Ave. Warrenton, VA 20186, 540-347-3431, online condolences can be made at moserfuneralhome.com

Arthur W. Palmer, Jr. Arthur W. Palmer, Jr., age 87, passed away peacefully at home in Warrenton on October 3, 2021. He was born on January 2, 1934 in Washington, D.C. to Arthur Wheatley and Charlotte Palmer.

He is survived by his dear wife of 66 years, Martha Palmer, an older sister, Mary Lee Maples, four children with their spouses (Virginia Palmer-Fuechsel and Klaus Fuechsel, Tom and Lisa Palmer, Pamela and David Pinney, Ira and Cindy Palmer), twelve grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

From early childhood on, music was Art’s passion. Following his service in the U.S. Army Signal Corps, he earned his Bachelor of Music at the University of Redlands, CA, followed by the Master of Music at Indiana University School of Music. When the family eventually moved back to the DC area, he worked with Riviere Securities as an investment counselor and broker. Art became well known in the Warrenton community from 1976-2005 as a real estate broker (founder of Virginia Piedmont Realty), land developer in Fauquier and surrounding counties, singer (including the Warrenton Chorale), and choir director (most notably the Culpeper Piedmont Choral Society from 1993-2003). After a serious accident that necessitated his retirement, he spent twelve years in Ohio before returning to Warrenton to be closer to the family.

Family and friends are invited to remember Arthur’s life on Saturday, November 6 at 10 AM in the Moser Funeral Home 233 Broadview Ave. Warrenton, VA 20186, 540-347-3431.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Warrenton Chorale.

Online condolences can be made at moserfuneralhome.com.

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David Leon Marshall David Leon Marshall, 68, of Fairfax, VA, passed October 4, 2021. He was born on May 28, 1953.

David is survived by his wife, Betty Smith Marshall of Centreville, VA; a daughter, Cassie Adele Lamar-Marshall of Stafford, VA; his father, Elder George Marshall, two sisters: Greer Marshall of Falls Church, VA, and Cynthia Marshall-Stewart of Falls Church, VA; two brothers: Kent Marshall of Dumfries, VA, and Gourth Marshall of Burke, VA. He also leaves to cherish his memory his beloved “other” family which consists of his mother-in-law, Mary E. Smith; brother-in-law, Larry Smith; and two sisters-in-law: Barbara Smith and Regina Smith. In addition, he leaves his “sister from another mother” whom he referred to as “dear heart”, Carolyn Smith.

David was preceded in death by his mother, Adele Marshall and a brother, Jeremiah Marshall.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 15, 2021, at 11 am, at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA, 22042.

Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com

Shirley Jean Miller Ryder Shirley Jean Miller Ryder, 80, of Midland, died Friday, Oct 1st, 2021 at her daughter’s home.

She was born on August 14, 1941 in Washington, DC, daughter of the late Waller and Gladys Miller. They moved to Elk Run, VA when she was 5 years old and she has been a long time resident of Midland.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Thomas Ryder of Midland and her grandson, John T. Cleveland of Columbia, MD. She is survived by her six children: Kevin Ryder of Midland, Lynn Fletcher (Kenny) of Hartwood, Jackie Cleveland (Bernie) of Sumerduck, Scott Ryder of Midland, Michael Ryder (Shelley) of Madison and Miracle Jean Ryder of Manassas; eight grandchildren, Kert Ryder of King George, Jennifer Fletcher of Blacksburg, Tracey Demers (Andrew) of Austin, TX, Megan Fletcher of Arlington, Rachel Cleveland (granddaughter- in -law) of Manassas, Joshua Cleveland (Emalee) of Mocksville, NC, Justin Cleveland (Kayleigh) of Troy, NC, Davis Ryder and Katelyn Ryder of Madison; 4 great grandchildren, Gavin Cleveland of Manassas, Carlee Cleveland and Jonathan Cleveland of Mocksville, NC and Ryder Cleveland of Troy, NC, as well as many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the Celebration of Life service at 11 am on Friday, Oct 15, at Grace United Methodist Church of Fredericksburg, VA near Hartwood. Rev Larry Jent will officiate.

Interment will be in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 13056 Elk Ridge Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22406.

Carrie Lynne Dombroff May 1, 1979 – October 5, 2021 Carrie went to join those of the family who have preceded her in heaven on October 5, 2021 following a courageous decade-long battle against cancer.

Born at Fairfax Hospital on May 1st, 1979, she joined her family in their move to Warrenton in January 1990. Carrie attended Liberty High School in Bealeton, graduating in 1998 as part of the first class to go through the school from 9th through 12th grades. While there she lettered in three sports (softball, field hockey and soccer).

She attended East Carolina University, earning a BA in Commercial Interior Design and spent her working career helping to design new office spaces for numerous firms and oversee relocations of companies from one building to another.

She resided in Chantilly for more than ten years before finally returning to Warrenton along with her son Gabriel and beloved dog Zeus.

In addition to her son, she leaves behind -- to mourn but also to celebrate a life well-lived -- her parents Jeff and Susan, her brother Brian (Tiffani) of Culpeper and scores of other family members and friends.

A celebration of Carrie’s life will be held on Saturday, November 6th from 11am to 2pm at the Molon Lave Vineyards – 10075 Lees Mill Road, Warrenton, Virginia. Donations in Carrie’s memory may be made to the Adler Center, 24419 Millstream Drive, Aldie, VA 20105

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CL A SSIFIEDS ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Business Directory: Thursday at noon, All other Classified ads: Monday at 3 p.m.

To place your ad, Call: 540-351-1664, Toll Free: 888-351-1660, Fax: 540-349-8676, Email: classifieds@fauquier.com Rentals — Apartments

Come Home for the Holidays “Stay for the Year!”

Steeplechase Manor 540-349-4297 l TDD 711

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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Roosters for free to a good home or farm 4 pure Road Island Reds, 4 Easter eggers, call for more info 571-246-6981

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1BR near Warrenton, 1 person, $625/mo, 1 mo dep, W/D, no pets/ smkg, utils & cable includ. 540-347-7281

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Large unique home Orlean 2BR, on 60 acs, beautiful views.

Utils included. $2000/mo 540-229-9328 South of Warrenton, 3BR, 2BA , rambler in country, views, $1950/ mo. 540-270-0367; pinebark4@gmail.com Rentals —

055 Rooms

Share home. Private ent, Lg BR, full BA, LR, kitchenette, patio. $1250/mo, inclds cable, water, elect 703-878-9476.

Warrenton, convenient to shops, $700/mo. inclds utils. Kit & laundry privgs. Female that can help with child care earns rent reduction.

540-878-6594 Rentals —

080 Office

Approx 1000 SF flexible office space, 568 Old Waterloo Rd, Warrenton. $1450/mo.

Mark @ 703 369 6535.

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Antiques & Collectibles

45 RPM records. (Lots of 50) .50-1.00 ea. Comics $2 + ea. Snoopy mdse. Beanies, 571-344-4300 Baseball cards many complete sets, not old but excellent condition 571-344-4300 Baseball research national pastime journals, BB history, (app 12 books) 571-344-4300 Beatles memorabilia picture B&W (60’s), alb u m s , 4 5 ’ s , m a g a z i n e s , 571-344-4300 Blotters, local and international, approx. 300.

Excellent condition.

571-344-4300 Elvis collage 26x33 wood frame one of a kind - poster, album, cards 571-344-4300

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

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Elvis memorabilia, Yankee memorabilia, Celtics merch. Hot wheels/ Matchbox cars 571-344-4300 Olympic magazines./ programs, Olympic m d s e ( 1 9 8 0 ) 571-344-4300 World tour books - Eagles, P Collins, N Diamond, McCartney, Cal Ripkin magazines 571-344-4300

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Firewood

Firewood & Fire Pit Wood seasoned hdwd, $235/cord + del. over 15 mls from Nokesville.

703-577-1979

FIREWOOD

Seasoned, split from oak, ash, maple, apple & cherry. $220-cord, $115-1/2 cord, $60-1/4 cord, $30-1/8 cord. plus delivery from Marshall 540-364-4154

WEEKLY SPECIAL!!

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Furniture/ Appliances

5pc BR set, Sorrento Chris Madden Collection. dresser, mirror, 2-nightstands, chest.

571-344-4300 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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Lawn/Garden Equipment

Black & Decker electric lawn mower, good c o n d . $ 8 5 .

571-344-4300 Classified ADS Work!

Livestock

Miscellaneous For Sale

45 RPM record collection original 50’s, 60’s app 2500 various prices 571-344-4300.

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 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 Ringling Bros programs 1971-2005 castaways wreck bar shaker cans 1 9 7 0 ’ s ( 5 ) 571-344-4300 SI magazines also swimsuit issues 1970present M Jackson mag (3), 78 RPM records 571-344-4300

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Musical Instruments

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.

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DOBERMAN Pups AKC, M/F S & W vet checked, black & reds $ 1 4 0 0 R u b y : 540.645.1962 Credit cards accepted GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES. Purebred AKC registered.

Available now! Dewormed, 1st shots given and vet checked. Call 540-273-9336.

Announcements

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FREE - FREE FREE Do you have stuff???

We w a n t t o clean you out!!

Reach 75,000 readers through the Fauquier Times & Prince William Times ALSO online!

Run an item for a cost of $200 or less in the merchandise for sale section and your 5 line ad will be free!!!

Over $200 the cost is only $7.

Over 5 lines will be priced at $1 per line. (18 characters per line) To place an ad call 540-351-1664, email to: classifieds@ fauquier.com or online at: F a u q u i e r. c o m .

Deadline is Friday, 3pm.

Private party only.

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LOST & FOUND ADOPTIONS TOO!

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

Business Services

GO WITH THE BEST!!!

Brian´s Tree Service.

LICENSED, INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES. Tree removal, trimming, deadwooding, stump removal, lot clearing.

Senior discounts 540-937-4742 or 540-222-5606 GO WITH THE BEST!!!

Brian´s Tree Service.

LICENSED, INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES. Tree removal, trimming, deadwooding, stump removal, lot clearing.

Senior discounts 540-937-4742 or 540-222-5606 G R AV E L : A L L PROJECTS. Topsoil; fill dirt; mulch. No job too small.540-8254150; 540-219-7200

Hagan Build & Design. Specializing in basements but we do it all!

540-522-1056.

Free estimates, licensed and insured.

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

703-582-0439 Miller´s Tree Servic, complete tree service. Renoval, mulching, storm damage, bucket truck, firewood.

540-222-2089

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Business Services

ADAMS CUSTOM SERVICES, LLC. Siding, Windows, Roofing.

Visit us online at adamscustomservices.com. or call 540-349-8125. Free estimates For all your heating and cooling needs. Rc´s AC Service and Repair, 540-349-7832 or 540-428-9151 Place an Ad Today!

Invite 20,000 people your yard sale by running your ad in the Fauquier Times for as little as $7 (5 lines) for the Wednesday paper and online!! Deadline Monday, 3pm.

540-878-2491 or email j c o b e r t @ f a u q u i e r. com Place an Ad Today!

FOOD PANTRY

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DODSON TREE CARE & LANDSCAPING. Trimming, toping, spraying, removal, stump grinding, mulching, pruning, cabling, planting, grading. Power Washing, Grading, Retaining Walls, Patios, Walkways.

540-987-8531; 540-214-8407 This Could be Your Ad! Call 888-351-1660

Warrenton, 20187; 7119 Academy Rd, 10/16 & 17, 8a-2p. HH, tools, garden items, holiday & much more.

Warrenton, 7402 Huntsmans Dr. 20186.

10/16, 8a-? Cleaning storage unit & basement-antiques, linens, small collectables. All priced to sell.

Garage/Yard Sales

2nd & 4th Sundays

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

Huge Garage Sale Fundraiser RESCHEDULED Sat. 10/16, 8a-2p Clothing, HH, furn, tools, baby/kids items, & tons more! All must go!

St. Patrick Orthodox Church, 6580 Balls Mill Rd, Bealeton, VA 22712

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JENKINS EXCAVATING & LOGGING Free Estimates, Class A Contractor, Excavation, Demolition, Land Clearing, Logging, P o n d s , Driveways.

540-661-0116 North´s Custom Masonry. Retaining walls, stone work, patios, repoint ing brick, chimneys, driveways.

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

540-533-8092

NUTTERS PAINTING & SERVICES Call Erik 540-522-3289 376

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FALL CLEANUP; FENCE REPA I R S ; L AW N CARE; TREE & STUMP REMOVAL; SCRAP R E M O VA L ; SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS. CALL KURT JENKINS, HONEST AND RELIABLE. 540-717-2614 SNOW REMOVAL TOO!!

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

Free estimates.

540-222-4107; 540-825-1000

605 Automobiles - Domestic 2010 - Mercury Mariner Premier 4WD, 82K miles. Great shape. $8500. 540-272-0224

This could be your Ad! Call 347-4222

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HONDA METROP O L I TA N 2 0 1 7 Scooter 380 miles. Excellent condition, college bound. Color: Red. Garage kept. Single Owner. $1,700 c a s h .

C a l l 540.604.4950

Off-Road/

645 Unlicensed HONDA 2003 Shadow 750 Exc. cond. Red. Garage-kept With windshield. $2500 Call 540-371-4856.

YAMAHA ATV’s 2019 YFZ 50 - LOW HOURS 2ea. Yamaha YFZ 50 4-wheelers like new condition. Some factory warranty left.

Excellent/like new. $2200.00 each.

804-761-2878

Sport Utility

665 Vehicles Addison´s Building & Remodeling. Additions, basements, b a t h r o o m s , sundecks, repairs. Licensed Insured.

540-244-2869 Affordable Roofing with Terry´s Handyman Services, LLC. Licensed & Insured.

Commercial & residential. Senior discounts.

540-270-7938 Power Washing, Go from Green to Clean!!540-642-2349, 703-987-5096. Licensed & Insured!

Remodels; New Homes; Windows; Painting; Garages; B a t h r o o m s ; Kitchens; Decks;.

Class A. Lic & insured. GMC Enterprises of VA, LLC. 540-222-3385

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Coachmen Leprechaun 2015 319DS - 25,000 Class C with 50th Anniversary package, fireplace, outdoor kitchen, all weather vent fans, satellite radio, new tires 2020, new generator 2021.

540-645-0993 Itasca 2007 Navion 23ft. sleep 5, 2 A/C, 2.7L diesel engine with 20710 miles, $15500 sale price. Contact: jobell@mailrub.net or 540-399-3287

1 9 9 9 J E E P CHEROKEE, 108K miles, with off road accessories. . Needs some work. $1500.

540-439-9071

680 Vans/Buses F O R D 1 9 9 0 ECONOLINE Completely handicappedequipped; 80k mi.

Wheelchair lift operated inside/out. Driving hand contols. $3800. Great shape.

Call 540-841-8656.

Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222

ADS Work 888-351-1660

Announcements

Salvation Army needs seasonal bell ringers at The Salvation Army of the Virginia Piedmont Serving Fauquier, Culpeper, and Orange Counties In just a few weeks, the familiar sound of the Salvation Army’s Red Kettlebells will be heard as the Christmas Kettle season gets underway. Most of those ringing the bells are volunteers from around the community, but with hundreds of shifts to fill between Monday, Nov. 15 and Thursday, Dec. 23, the Salvation Army does need the help of some seasonal part-time paid workers in Fauquier, Culpeper and Orange counties to ensure the kettles stay manned. Pick up an application at the Salvation Army Family Store at 62 Waterloo Street in Warrenton and 133 E. Culpeper St. in Culpeper. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and bring a driver’s license and social security cards in order to have those applications processed. For more information, contact Yina Heflin at 540-349-8076 or email yina.heflin@ uss.salvationarmy.org

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Legal Notices VIRGINIA: IN THE JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS DISTRICT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF FAUQUIER IN RE: FEMALE CHILD BORN TO LILLIAN RODRIGUEZ ON 8/14/ 2016 Case No. JJ017858-05-00 ORDER FOR PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to fully and completely terminate all residual parental rights of Javonte Smith to the female child born to Lillian Rodriguez on August 14, 2016. Based on an affidavit filed herein, the Court finds that there exist sufficient grounds for causing service of process by publication. Said JAVONTE SMITH, 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 JAVONTE SMITH appear at the above-named Court to protect his interests on or before the 14th day of December, 2021 at 9:00 am.

M. Cupp; Judge: C. Bawkey; Deputy Clerk

Foreclosure It took 6 YEARS to graduate.

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Legal Notices NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Pursuant decrees of sale entered by the Fauquier County Circuit Court in the below referenced causes (identified by case number starting with CL), the undersigned offers for sale by private offer until October 27, 2021 at 10 a.m. the following five properties located in Fauquier County for payment of delinquent taxes pursuant to § 58.1-3965 et seq. of the Code of VA: 1) 2 acres +/-, 2940 Atoka Road, Marshall, Owner: Kitty Dennis, et al., PIN 6061-68-3968-000, CL17-426; 2) 0.8827 acres +/-, unimproved, north side of Dovetail Lane, Warrenton, Owner: Charles Dowdy, et al., PIN 7905-50-5606-000, CL19-451; 3) 3.00 acres +/-, unimproved, east side of Rt. 17 and Old Zion Road, Warrenton, Owner: Vincent Lacy, et al., PIN 6976-56-9424-000, CL19564; 4) 4.89 acres +/-, unimproved, north side of Kilkenny Road, Marshall, Owner: Peyton Slade Mosko, PIN 6935-45-7029-000, CL20-59; 5) 12.25 acres +/-, unimproved, landlocked parcel, west of Leeds Manor Road, Marshall, Owner: Reuben Roy, et al., PIN 6944-07-6090-000, CL17-433.

Properties 1) through 5) identified above that do not bring private offers of at least 100% of appraised value by October 27, 2021 at 10 a.m. will be auctioned on October 29, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Fauquier Circuit Court, 40 Culpeper St., Warrenton, VA as will the following described parcels: four unimproved parcels owned by the Heirs of Paul Charity, totaling 2.95 acres +/-, located at the southeast corner of Rt. 50 and Patrick Street, Upperville, (Lot 1, 2.14 acres +/-, PIN 6054-65-5690-000; Lot 2, 0.25 acres +/-, PIN 6054-65-7937-000; Lot 3, 0.07 acres+/-, PIN 6054-65-6966-000; Lot 4, 0.49 acres +/-, PIN 6054-65-6869-000), CL19-425. Parcels owned by the Heirs of Paul Charity will be sold together, no exceptions. For information, visit: www.fauquiercounty.gov/taxsale.

Sale Terms: Funds must be paid by cashier’s check.

Cash will not be accepted. Sales require Court approval. A deposit of $1,000.00 or 10% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, must accompany all private offers and highest bids. Offers and highest bids submitted without deposits are void and will be rejected. Checks must be made payable to Virginia National Bank, General Receiver, and be delivered with written offer of purchase forms to M.C. Anderson. Balances are due within 45 days of Court approval. Properties are offered for sale as-is with all faults, without any warranties, expressed or implied, are conveyed

by Deed with Special Warranty of Title, and are sold free of all liens. Special Comm. of Sale makes no representations or guarantees as to the accuracy of the acreages. Properties are available for inspection at interested parties’ risk and expense. Inspection costs are non-refundable. Purchasers bear costs of title search, recording costs, and grantor’s tax.

Mary Catherine Anderson, VSB No. 68654; Deputy Co. Atty. & Spec. Comm. of Sale 10 Hotel Street, 2nd Floor, Warrenton, VA 20186; (540) 422-8010; mc.anderson@fauquiercounty.gov.

I, Gail H. Barb, Clerk, Fauquier Co. Circuit Court, certify that the Court directed that all payments be deposited to the credit of the Court with Virginia National Bank, General Receiver, and that no bond shall be required therefore of the Special Comm. of Sale pursuant to Code of VA § 8.01-99.

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TRUSTEE’S SALE 7476 Stoney Hill Lane; The Plains, VA 20198 THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO A 120 DAY RIGHT OF REDEMPTION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. In execution of the Deed of Trust dated December 1, 2006, and recorded in Book 1244 at Page 1260 as modified by unrecorded loan modification executed on 12/16/2013, of the Fauquier County land records the undersigned Substitute Trustees, will offer for sale at public auction on October 19, 2021 at 11:30 AM on the front steps of the Fauquier County Courthouse located at 40 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia, the following property: ALL THAT certain tract or parcel of land containing 50.0000 acres more or less, located on the north side of Virginia State Route 55, in Scott Magisterial District, Fauquier County, Virginia and being more particularly described by plat and survey by Richard H. Vogel, CLS, of VH&D, Inc., dated August 29, 1986, revised on October 2, 1986 and attached to and recorded with the deed in Deed Book 539, Page 868, among the land records of Fauquier County, Virginia, described by metes and bounds as follows: Parcel B-1: “Beginning at (A) an iron pipe in the line of the Fauquier County School Board Property and corner to the 40.9234 acre parcel; thence with said parcel, N 41 degrees 50’ 47” W 1839.69 feet to (B) a fence post with an iron pipe set at its base, corner to Butler; thence N 39 degrees 55’ 16” W 92.58 feet to (C) an iron pipe set corner to Quigley; thence with Quigley, N 51 degrees 57’ 26” E 700.00 feet to (D) an iron pipe set; thence N 51 degrees 33’ 50” E 1239.37 feet to (E) a set stone found corner to Parcel B-2; thence with said parcel, S 11 degrees 11’ 02” E 822.08 feet to (F) an iron pipe to be set corner to Maidstone Limited Partnership 1, thence S 11 degrees 59’ 28” W 280.70 feet to (N) an iron pipe corner to Fauquier County School Board Property; thence with said property S 12 degrees 17’ 06” W 891.21 feet to (A) the point of beginning, the said Parcel B-1 containing 50.0000 acres, more or less.”

TOGETHER WITH an easement for ingress and egress to Virginia Route 709, fifty feet in width, as the same is shown and described on plat entitled “Portion of the Parcel B, 50’ wide R.O.W.” prepared by VH&D, Inc. under date of September 3, 1985, attached to and recorded with deed in Deed Book 500, Page 492, among the land records of Fauquier County, Virginia.

AND BEING the same property conveyed to PJF Limited Partnership, a Virginia Limited Partnership, by Deed from Christopher Drennan Fetner, as Trustee, and Philip Jay Fetner, as Trustee under Trust Indenture dated July 9, 1993, as amended and as reformed wherein William W. Fetner was Settlor and Trustee, dated May 31, 2003, recorded June 9, 2003 in Deed Book 1035 at Page 1395, among the land records of Fauquier County, Virginia.

Tax No.: 6070-53-7442-000 The property and improvements will be sold in “as is” physical condition without warranty of any kind.

TERMS OF SALE: A non-refundable bidder’s deposit in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the successful bid payable by cashier’s/certified check required at time of sale except for the party secured by the Deed of Trust. Risk of loss on purchaser from date and time of auction. Balance of the purchase price must be paid by cashier’s check within 14 days from sale date. Except for Virginia Grantor tax, all settlement costs and expenses are purchaser’s responsibility. Real estate taxes will be pro-rated to the date of sale.

Purchaser is responsible for obtaining possession of the property. If purchaser defaults, deposit will be forfeited and property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser who shall be liable for any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs, expenses and attorney’s fees of both sales. If Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of deposit without interest.

This sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan secured by the Deed of Trust including, but not limited to, determining whether prior to sale a bankruptcy was filed; a forbearance, repayment or other agreement was entered into; or the loan was reinstated or paid off. In any such event this sale shall be null and void and purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of deposit without interest. This communication is from a debt collector.

Old Dominion Trustees, Inc., Substitute Trustees FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: BUONASSISSI, HENNING & LASH, P.C. 12355 Sunrise Valley Dr,Suite 500; Reston, Virginia 20191 (703) 796-1341 x 144 File No. 8207.81996

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF FAUQUIER IN RE: The Estate of MICHAEL G. FLENIKEN Estate No. CWF 2016-141 SHOW CAUSE ORDER It appearing that the Final Account of Kimberly Levy Constanzo, Executor of the Estate of Michael G. Fleriken, deceased has been filed, and that the debts and demands against the estate has been filed in the Clerk’s Office, and that six (6) months have elapsed since the qualification, on the motion of Kimberly Levy Constanzo, Executor, IT IS ORDERED that the creditors of, and all others interested in, the Estate do show cause, if any they can, on the 12th day of November 2021, at 8:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, before this Court at its courtroom, against the payment and delivery of the Estate of Michael G. Fleniken, deceased, to the residuary beneficiaries without requiring a refunding bond.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Show Cause Order be published once a week for two successive weeks in the Fauquier Times, a newspaper of general circulation in the County of Fauquier, Virginia.

ENTER: 10/06/2021 James P. Fisher,Judge David Shane Smith, Esq. Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP 1021 E. Cary Street, Suite 1700 Richmond, Virginia 23219 Direct dial: (804) 762-6860 Facsimile: (804) 977-3296

V I R G I N I A: IN THE JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT OF FAUQUIER COUNTY; STEPHANIE LEE, Petitioner, Case No. JJ018200-01-00, -0200 vs. RAINSONG RYAN, Respondent.

IN RE: Tanner Ryan D.O.B. 08/31/2015; ORDER The object of the underlying Petitions for Custody/Visitation and Support is for there to be a determination of custody/visitation and support regarding minor child Tanner Ryan, filed by Petitioner Stephanie Lee against Respondent/Birth Mother Rainsong Ryan, And, it appearing that the parties hereto have reached an agreement on Custody/Visitation and Child Support, which has been entered by this Court into an Order on September 7, 2021, And, it appearing by Affidavit filed according to law that due diligence has been used by Movant herein Guardian ad Litem Azadeh A. Malek, Esq. to determine in what city or county Natural Father Nicholas Prisco is located without success, It is therefore ORDERED that this Order and other necessary information be published once a week for four (4) successive weeks in The Fauquier Times, a newspaper of general circulation in the County of Fauquier, that a copy of this Order be posted at the front door of the courthouse wherein this Court is held, and that it be required that the biological father – Natural Father Nicholas Prisco – appear and protect his interests on or before November 12, 2021 at 11:30 am. ENTERED this 7th day of September, 2021.

Christa Bawkey; Clerk of the Juvenile & Domestic Relation District Court WE ASK FOR THIS: CARLUZZO ROCHKIND & SMITH, P.C. By: Azadeh A. Malek, Esq. (VSB #90123) 9300 West Courthouse Road, Suite 203 Manassas, Virginia 20110 Tel: (703) 361-0776; Fax: (703) 361-9531 amalek@crslegal.net; Guardian ad Litem

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 21, 2021 The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a work session beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 21, 2021 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia.

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The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the following items at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 21, 2021 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia: 1. SPECIAL EXCEPTION – SPEX-21-015507 – RALPH & ELEANOR MANAKER AND SPRINGBROOK FARM, LLC (OWNERS/APPLICANTS)– MANAKER PROPERTY – A Category 26 Special Exception application to reduce the Non-Common Open Space requirement.The properties are located at 2532 Atoka Road and the intersection of Atoka Road and Old Carters Mill Road, Scott District. (PIN 6072-23-4617-000 and 6072-34-5259-000) (Adam Shellenberger, Staff) 2. REZONING – REZN-21-015506 – 17/66, LLC & MARSHALL BUSINESS CENTER, LLC (OWNERS)/THE PRUITT CORPORATION (APPLICANT) – MARSHALL BUSINESS CENTER II – An Application to rezone approximately 1.49 acres of Industrial Park (I-1), 0.19 acres of Industrial Park (I-1) with proffers, 6.88 acres of Commercial Highway (C-2), and 3.45 acres of Marshall-Gateway (M-G) to Industrial Park (I-1) with proffers, and to rezone 0.198 acres of Commercial Highway (C-2) to Industrial Park (I-1). The properties are Lot 2R and a portion of Lot 3R within the 17/66 Business Park on Whiting Road west of Brampton Court and at 4491 Whiting Road, Marshall District. (PIN 6969-97-7180-000 and 6979-06-3994-000) (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.

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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Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | October 13, 2021

GAINESVILLE 8074 Crescent Park Drive | 703.753.7910

WARRENTON

67 West Lee Highway | 540.349.1221

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COMING SOON

COMING SOON

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

Warrenton | $479,000 Warrenton | $329,000 Marshall | $259,000 Aldie | $3,500,000 This home is located in the Kettle Run school Wonderful 55+ community on the DC side of 9.37 acre lot near historic Village or Orlean.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY for commercial district on a large corner lot in quiet neighborhood Warrenton. This condo is light, bright and spacious. Beautiful, park-like setting with mature hardwoods development! Four acres in 2 parcels at the and great commuter location, north side of Step inside the entry and see this open floor plan and privacy just minutes from Warrenton. corner of John Mosby Highway and Lenah Farm Warrenton. New roof, windows, siding, doors. with large living and dining areas.

Call Patti Brown | 703.401.5798 Road.

Call Patti Brown | 703.401.5798 Call Patti Brown | 703.401.5798 Call Patti Brown | 703.401.5798

FOR SALE

Catlett | $324,900 Amazing updated rambler on 2.5 acre lot. Great location on Catlett with close proximity to Stafford and Manassas. Updated kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite counters.

Call Cathy Kane | 703.868.1976

FOR SALE

COMING SOON

FOR SALE

Alexandria | $859,000 Timeless 3 level townhome in the heart of Old town Alexandria. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout, spacious kitchen with granite counters and living room with fireplace & built-ins.

Call Cathy Kane | 703.868.1976

FOR SALE

Springfield | $449,900 Alexandria | $379,000 Welcome home to this amazing three level townhome in convenient Springfield Location. This home Fantastic 3 bedroom home in convenient Alexandria location. updated bathrooms as well has been meticulously maintained and has numerous updates. Main level features hardwood floors throughout as well as updated kitchen with high end cabinetry, granite and stainless steel as newer carpet and flooring make this move in appliances. ready.

Call Cathy Kane | 703.868.1976 Call Cathy Kane | 703.868.1976

Centreville | $195,000 WHY RENT, WHEN YOU CAN OWN? Looking to shorten your commute? This condo provides convenience for everyday living! No lawn to maintain, close to major commuter routes.

Call Julia Foard Lynch | 540.270.4274

JUST LISTED

Lake Anna | $289,900 This home is located in BOTH WATERS SUBDIVISION and it means just that with access to both the private and the public side of Lake Anna! This community is located on the private side but has access to the public side by using the common area, within the community which features a lovely wooded, grassy area with a Pavilion and beach area on the private side as well as your very own boat slip (#9).

Call Julia Foard Lynch | 540.270.4274 FOR SALE

JUST LISTED

South Wales | $574,500 Situated at the End of a Cul de Sac on an Oversized 1.4 Acre Lot in Sought after South Wales Neighborhood. Three Finished Levels with Nearly 3500 Finished Square Feet. Meticulously Maintained and Updated Through Out , Inviting 2 Story Foyer with Hardwood Floors, Beautifully Renovated Kitchen, Family Room with Gas Fireplace with Doors Leading to an Amazing Covered Deck Area.

Call Mary Ann | 540.212.1100

Berryville | $674,900 53 plus acre farm in Clarke County. Currently used as beef farm. Call agent for any details.

Appointment only showings.

Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659

PRICE REDUCTION

PRICE REDUCTION $1,600,000

Midland | $1,600,000 Country Living at it's best. This Custom Ranch features Vaulted ceilings, 6 large Bedrooms and baths on 65.9 mostly wooded acres with numerous trails. Open floor plan, with large kitchen Granite counter tops, with plenty of cabinetry. Main level is hardwood throughout, you'll feel like a master in every bedroom.

Sound Bat between every room. This 10,500 Sq Ft approx. completely customized Ranch has much to offer and is also a Multi Family home which features a fully equipped in law suite.

Call Judy Rose | 540.359.5366

COMING SOON

Warrenton | $525,000 Catlett | $225,000 Great find in the heart of Catlett in Fauquier Beautiful, well maintained home on a quiet cul-desac, within walking distance to downtown County! Charming farmhouse on .34 acre, hardwood floors downstairs, needs work. Just Warrenton. Huge primary suite on the second floor but also a main level bedroom with en suite full off Rt 28 for an easy commute. bath for one level living if needed. Gorgeous, Call Kathy Holster | 703.930.0453 private outdoor patio and fenced backyard.

Call Kathy Holster | 703.930.0453

Considering a Career in Real Estate?

Call Herb Lisjak, Principal Broker | 703.753.7910