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Jury acquits Parker Webb on rape charge By Coy Ferrell
Fauquier Times Staff Writer
In the end, the jury believed Parker Webb. At 7:40 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, a court clerk read the verdict: not guilty. Those words came as vindication for Webb and his family a year and a half after a woman had come forward and accused him of raping her at a house party. The trial lasted three very full days. It culminated 19 months to the day after March 13, 2021, when a 20-year-old woman report-
ed to the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office that Webb, then 21, had raped her the night before, after a party at Webb’s parents’ house in New Baltimore. She, like several others at the gathering that night, had been drinking heavily; she fell asleep on a couch in the home’s living room, she told investigators. She regained consciousness to Webb raping her in his bedroom in the basement, she said. See WEBB, page 4
Sheriff’s office investigation of deputy’s brother replete with mistakes By Coy Ferrell
Fauquier Times Staff Writer
Parker Webb
Det. Kurt Schlichting, employed by the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office since the early 2000s, was assigned in March 2021 as the “lead detective” to investigate an alleged rape involving Parker Webb, the brother of a Fauquier County sheriff’s deputy. There is no evidence in
the public record that the suspect’s relation to a deputy directly influenced the investigation. But during Webb’s trial last week, Schlichting was forced to admit in front of a jury that the sheriff’s office should have never taken the case in the first place and should have asked the Virginia State Police to intervene. See SHERIFF, page 4
Warrenton Town Council delays apartment density decision
Alternate proposal could bring affordable housing units to Old Town By Colleen LaMay
Fauquier Times Staff Writer
The Warrenton Town Council at its regular Tuesday evening meeting Oct. 11 voted to table for 30 days a proposal that could create at least
60 and eventually as many as 136 affordable housing units in the core of Old Town. The apartments would go above shops in the central business district. Up to 1,108 units, See DENSITY, page 6
2 candidates run for 2 open seats on Warrenton Town Council
Both will win unless a write-in candidate gets more votes By Colleen LaMay
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At the Warrenton Wizard Walk on Oct. 15, Evie, 7, of Boyce, is delighted with Vick Gisin’s magic tricks. See more photos on page 6.
The Warrenton Town Council has two at-large seats up for grabs in the November general election and two candidates — David McGuire and Paul Mooney — seeking those seats. That means both will win unless a write-in candidate earns more votes. See CANDIDATES, page 8
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Fauquier High student’s singing talent lands her at Carnegie Hall By Colleen LaMay
Fauquier Times Staff Writer
When Kiersten Clark, 14, first learned she had been selected to join a group of young people singing at Carnegie Hall, she was not that impressed. She had never heard of the famous music venue in New York City. “At first, I was like, ‘I didn’t know it was such a big deal,’” Clark said. When she learned about the famous hall’s reputation, she was “really nervous.” But the nerves did not last long. “As more people started talking to me about it, and saying this is such a big deal, it got me more excited,” Clark said. Clark, a Fauquier High School freshman, along with about 71 peers from 39 states and Canada, sang June 18 as part of the Honors Performance Series by WorldStrides, its parent company. The series was established to provide talented students — in this case middle-school students — with a This story is part of an occasional series of stories about Fauquier County students who are achieving great things. Contact education reporter Colleen LaMay at clamay@fauquier.com about your student’s achievement.
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Kiersten Clark, 14, is a freshman at Fauquier High School. once-in-a-lifetime chance to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City. To get to Carnegie Hall, Clark, then an 8th-grader at Marshall Middle School, was first nominated by her choir teacher, Jennifer Ravis. Clark. Her voice coach, Dr. Angela Knight, helped her with an audition recording of the traditional English folk song “Greensleeves.” The rest is history for Clark. She and her fam-
Corrections
An Oct. 12 story titled “Davóne Tines finds his voice as an opera superstar” contained several errors. Davóne Tines’ grandfather is a retired naval officer and pianist at First Baptist Church in Warrenton. The family belongs to Providence Baptist Church in Orlean, where Tines sang in the choir throughout his childhood and adolescence. Also, Tines is 35 years old. An Oct. 12 story titled “Man who provided fatal drug dose to his wife sentenced to additional prison time” misidentified the prosecutor. Senior Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Amy Cassandra prosecuted the case.
What: Honors Performance Series by WorldStrides, 2022 Middle School Honors Performance Program Repertoire When: June 18 Where: Carnegie Hall, New York City Conductor: Jessica Napoles Songs: “Sing out my Soul,” by Marques Garrett; “Awake the Trumpet’s Lofty Sound,” by George F. Handel, arr. Patrick Liebergen; “In the Heart of the World,” by Bob Chilcott; “I Dream a World,” by Andre J. Thomas; “Son de Camaguey” - Cuban Folk Song, arr. Stephen Hatfield; “One Step,” by Jocelyn Hagen. ily flew to New York City for the concert. “It was nerve-wracking at first,” she said. “We rehearsed almost eight hours every day” for several days. “At night, I went to my room and met my roommates, and they were nice, and we became good friends,” Clark said. “We got to travel around New York. It was fun.” Clark went to Radio City Music Hall and saw where the Rockettes, a Radio City precision dance company, perform. Her family was there for the rehearsals and for the group’s six-song performance. “They didn’t sound like a group of middle school students,” Clark’s father, Sam, said. “They sounded like a group of adults who had been rehearsing for years,” he said. Father and daughter especially enjoyed “One Step,” a song accompanied by stomps and claps. The middle-schoolers wore black pants, white, button-up shirts, and black shoes during their performance, which lasted 35 to 40 minutes. Clark is taking a break from her voice lessons because she is busy with volleyball and soccer, among other things. She is not sure yet what she wants to be when she is an adult. “I want to be a lot of things when I’m older,” she said. That list includes a movie or TV actor, a singer, a teacher or president of the United States. Reach Colleen LaMay at clamay@fauquier.com
October’s Student Art was OUTSTANDING!
This month features Brumfield Elementary & Fauquier High School students. Maya Weck 12 grade Sahar Noori 10th grade
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Jury acquits Parker Webb on rape charge WEBB, from page 1 Less than 24 hours after the incident, she went to a hospital and submitted to an intimate medical exam, the results of which the prosecutor and defense attorney argued over in excruciating detail during last week’s trial. What exactly did the scratch on the woman’s genitals mean? Where exactly was the woman in her menstrual cycle? Which underwear was the woman actually wearing that night? The prosecutor and defense attorney argued over these questions at length. The woman repeated the same story on the witness stand in April, at a preliminary hearing, and last week during the jury trial. According to two people who were in a nearby room in Webb’s house that night, she told them the same details moments after the alleged rape. “She said, ‘I woke up and Parker was f-----me,’” testified one witness who spoke to the woman moments after she left Webb’s bedroom. “She was sobbing.” Webb was arrested more than 10 months after the woman had first gone to the sheriff’s office with the allegation. The detective assigned to the case was eviscerated by the prosecutor when he took the stand; in front of the jury, the detective admitted to a litany of shortcomings in his efforts to investigate the allegation. Despite visiting Webb’s home twice, for instance, Det. Kurt Schlichting did not attempt to get a search warrant for the alleged crime scene,
Sheriff’s office investigation of deputy’s brother replete with mistakes SHERIFF, from page 1 Webb’s brother, Zachary Webb, was first sworn in as a deputy in February 2019 and was assigned to the jail. He was serving in the patrol division as of February 2021, according to a Facebook post from the sheriff’s office. He was still employed as a deputy as of Jan. 26, according to public records. Even if the sheriff’s office had been the appropriate agency to investigate the allegation, Schlichting acknowledged to the jury that he was “out of [his] element;” had little to no training or experience in sexual assault cases; asked the alleged victim “inappropriate” questions; failed to report the existence of some evidence and submitted inaccurate reports about other evidence; failed to make any effort to investigate the alleged crime scene; and chose not to tell prosecutors about it until nine months after the incident. Schlichting is still employed as a detective in the criminal investigation division of the sheriff’s office. After a grueling three-day trial, a jury acquitted Webb. Jury deliberations are private, and the degree to which Schlichting’s mistakes and oversights played a role — if any — in the jury’s decision to find Webb not guilty can be answered only by the jurors themselves. What is clear is that Webb’s attorney repeatedly reminded the jury during the trial that the sheriff’s office did not arrest Webb until more than 10 months after the alleged victim came forward with the claim that Webb had raped her the night before.
and never asked to see it at all. In fact, he admitted, the sheriff’s office should have called in the Virginia State Police to investigate the case since Webb’s brother was a Fauquier County sheriff’s deputy. (See accompanying story.) Schlichting’s various — and admitted — missteps repeatedly proved fodder for Webb’s attorney during the trial. Webb never spoke to investigators about the incident, advised by his parents and lawyer in the days afterward that responding to “innuendo” could hurt his case. He told at least two people at the time that he had no memory of the night at all — he was too drunk, he said, to recall anything. In court he said that those were lies he told out of shame for cheating on his then-girlfriend. At 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, Webb took the witness stand. He said that the woman was not only conscious during the incident, but that she had insisted that Webb join her in his bedroom in the early morning hours of March 13, 2021. She initiated sexual contact, he said, though Webb denied that penetrative sex ever occurred. Then, Webb said, in the middle of the sexual encounter, the woman abruptly got up and left the room, explaining that she was going to the bathroom. According to Webb, she never came back. He went to sleep, waking up the next morning to accusations from several people in their shared friend group that he had raped her. Against the advice of his parents, he told one person in a text message that he didn’t remember anything from his encounter with the woman because he was too drunk. But, Webb added, he wouldn’t have raped the woman because “I literally have one dream in life, and I’m not stupid enough to ruin it.” Webb explained on the witness
stand that his “dream” was to become a firefighter. He lied about his memory of the incident, he testified, because “I was disappointed in myself.” Webb’s attorney, Justin Daniel, argued that the woman fabricated the entire story. There were no eyewitnesses to the sexual encounter itself, he pointed out, and since no physical evidence was collected from the scene, most of the case against Webb relied on witness testimony. The alleged victim probably felt guilty about helping Webb cheat on his ex-girlfriend, he argued, and lied about the incident as an “excuse” to make herself look better. Or, he argued, she was concerned that admitting to a consensual sexual encounter with Webb would hurt her chances to date another man in their friend group. Even, as some witnesses testified, she was upset after the encounter with Webb, Daniel continued, it was probably because she felt guilty for actions that she had consciously initiated. Senior Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Abigail Romero argued that Webb’s accuser had no incentive to fabricate the story. “She had to go through a humiliating process” and submit to a “pretty invasive procedure,” Romero said. She had to testify in public about “the worst time in her life.” The alleged victim’s story, “has never wavered, never changed,” Romero argued. “Is it reasonable to believe that [Webb’s accuser] would go through this whole ordeal for nothing?” Romero asked the jury in her closing statement. “You have every reason to believe her,” Romero told the jury. The seven men and five women on the jury deliberated for about two hours. They ultimately disagreed. Reach Coy Ferrell at cferrell@fauquier.com
Statement from the Fauquier County Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney
“First and foremost, we’re incredibly impressed with the victim’s bravery and fortitude. She did the right thing, and it was not an easy thing to do. Knowing how difficult this process was for her makes this verdict even more disappointing. “Non-stranger sexual assaults are some of the most difficult types of cases to prosecute. What the public is not aware of is that the vast majority of sexual assaults are committed by someone who is known to the victim. Many of those assaults occur away from the view of potential corroborating witnesses. Most victims of sexual assault don’t have visible injuries. The defense’s own expert stated that 96% of victims do not have injuries. Lastly, and contrary to public opinion, the rate of false reports of sexual assaults is less than 9%. “Sexual assault continues to be an incredibly under-reported crime. Victims don’t want to come forward. When they do report a sexual assault, they’re often met with police who lack the training to handle these cases. If their case is one of the few that actually makes it to trial, they’re often met by juries who simply don’t care. Because people tend to look at non-stranger sexual assaults as less serious, less violent forms of rape and that’s simply not true. Any sexual assault is a serious offense. Rape is always, by its very nature, violent. There is no such thing as a ‘non-violent’ rape. We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to educate and train our first responders on how to properly handle sexual assault investigations.” It was Senior Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Abigail Romero, the prosecutor for the Webb case, who questioned Schlichting most intensely during the trial, pressing him to admit a series of mistakes in the investigation he led. It was apparently an effort to emphasize to the jury that the investigation’s missteps were not because Webb’s accuser failed to report the incident quickly or accurately. She argued to the jury that the fact that the investigation “leaves something to be desired” was only a distraction from the woman’s allegations. The Fauquier Times contacted the sheriff’s office on Monday, Oct. 10 — before the trial began — with a detailed list of questions about the investigation and the agency’s internal policies. A spokesperson acknowledged receipt of the email, but no one from the sheriff’s office
responded to the questions by press time Tuesday, Oct. 18.
‘This delay is not at all attributable to the victim’
The reason for the “delay,” in arresting Webb is unclear, as Romero put in court documents and in statements in the courtroom. The delay “is not at all attributable to the victim,” Romero wrote in an Aug. 10 motion. “The victim in this case promptly reported this offense and was cooperative in every aspect of the investigation. Law enforcement could have obtained a[n arrest] warrant immediately following [the alleged victim’s March 13, 2021] report, but they did not and the commonwealth cannot speak to their reasons for not doing so.” In fact, Schlichting chose not to report the allegation to the commonwealth’s attorney’s office until
December 2021, nine months after Webb’s accuser came forward. In a court motion Romero filed this summer, she revealed that prosecutors do not have direct access to the sheriff’s office’s investigative files. “Unfortunately, the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney does not have access to the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office report management system, as many prosecutors in other counties do,” Romero wrote in the Aug. 10 motion, “so prosecutors in Fauquier rely on the assigned detectives, deputies and sheriff’s office administrative staff to send them copies of reports in a timely fashion.” (Prosecutors have full access to the Warrenton Police Department’s reporting system.) Absent a report from the sheriff’s office, prosecutors had no idea Webb had been accused of rape until nine months after the fact. Schlichting never said why he waited to tell prosecutors about the woman’s report, which ultimately proved credible enough on its own for a magistrate to issue a warrant for Webb, for a judge to certify the charge to a grand jury and for a grand jury to indict Webb — but not enough for a jury to convict him. Webb was arrested Jan. 27, 2022, more than 10 months after the woman first came forward with the allegation. He spent eight and a half months in jail awaiting trial. Webb’s arrest also came nine days after then-Fauquier County Sheriff Bob Mosier resigned to become the Virginia Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security, though there is no allegation made in any public document that these two events are connected. See SHERIFF, page 8
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Warrenton Wizard Walk attracts thousands to Main Street By Robin Earl
Fauquier Times Staff Writer
The second annual Warrenton Wizard Walk drew about 2,500 visitors to Main Street Warrenton on Saturday, Oct. 15. Most businesses up and down Main Street offered games or activities, and restaurants offered kid-friendly butterbeer and other magical-themed treats. The cool and breezy October weather was welcomed by the adults and children who chose to don wizards robes and other costumes. House ties and wands were on display as the children lined up to have pictures taken in front of the fire-red inflatable dragon that reached most of the way to the ceiling at town hall. Organizers were pleased with the turnout and the upbeat tone of the event. Cammie Fuller of The Open Book said her shop was busy all day, but when she had a chance to step outside, saw that everyone seemed to be in a wonderful mood. “Lots of smiles and happy energy.” Lee Owsley of Latitudes Fair Trade said she appreciated how all of the Old Town merchants came together to put on this free event for the community. Brandi Norell, owner of Studio Luxe and Little Luxe arranged for the house-themed balloons and essential inflatable dragons. She also put her legendary social media expertise to work to publicize the Wizard Walk. Lori Gibson of the Warrenton Hobby Shoppe provided remote control car Quidditch games, one of sev-
A young witch and wizard chase down the barrel train, where Warrenton police officer Lt. Alvaro Moran rides in the caboose.
More than 7-feet-tall (with the help of some high-tech stilts), Rubeus Hagrid was played by Justin Grant.
eral entertainment offerings. A magic show, yo yo expert and stilt walker added to the spectacle, and the Warrenton Police Department gave children rides in their barrel train. The Fauquier Times produced The Warrenton Warbler — a wizarding newspaper with Fauquier-centric stories — in print and online versions. (The web version — with pictures that move! — can be found at https:// warrentonwarbler.webflow.io.) Hundreds of witches and wizards left town hall with a copy of the paper under one arm and a specially made magic coin in a pocket — the prize for visiting 16 different businesses for the day, delivered by the goblins of Gringotts.
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Old Town Open Book owner Cammie Fuller was one of the organizers of the Warrenton Wizard Walk.
Warrenton Town Council delays apartment density decision DENSITY, from page 1 averaging 500 square feet, but no smaller than 300 square feet, could be built. A property owner who built four or more units would be required to make 25% of those units affordable under HUD guidelines, which are based on tenants’ income and other factors. “I am very passionate about this issue, but I am concerned that without the details and specific numbers here, we may not be making an informed decision,” Councilman Jay Heroux, (Ward 5), said. The vote to delay a decision came after the Warrenton Planning Commission in August narrowly decided against recommending the town approve a plan to double the number of apartments permitted in the core of Old Town from 25 to 50 per acre. It would apply only to small parcels — less than half an acre. Parcels one-half acre or larger would still be limited to 25 apartments per acre. That proposed text amendment voted on by the planning commission did not include affordable housing. The Town Council at its September work session asked that an affordable-housing component be added to the proposal, which encompasses the central business district. Chris Mothersead, a former director of planning and development for the town, is the applicant for the zoning text amendment. He addressed the council Tuesday on behalf of downtown property owners, including Malcolm Alls of Alls Real Estate, who owns property near the post office on Main Street. “I’m the reason for this text amendment,” Alls told council members during a public hearing Tuesday night. An entire floor of offices became vacant during
In other council business Decision delayed on Harris Teeter gas station
Boundaries of central business district the COVID pandemic, when many businesses shifted from on-site to remote work, he said. “I’m at a point right now where I figured that the apartments would be a better fit to bring people into town.” Council members were enthusiastic about the proposal. Councilman Bill Semple (Ward 2) noted that although federal programs are in place to provide housing for people on limited incomes, the wait is long — three to five years in Warrenton. “So, it can be a very effective tool in providing a type of housing that we desperately need,” Semple said. Councilman Renard Carlos (at large) said, “Certainly, it helps to create opportunity where there was no opportunity. It’s a great start.” Council members were told rents in the central business district are currently $1,200 to $1,500, give or take, but Heather Sutphin (Ward 1), a real-estate agent, said she had seen no apartments at those prices. A small apartment across from City Hall is currently
The Warrenton Town Council on Tuesday, Oct. 11, put off a decision on a proposal for an eightpump gas station for Harris Teeter at the North Rock shopping Center on Fletcher Drive, near the intersection of Blackwell Road and the Lee Highway/ U.S. 29. The station would provide a discount for Harris Teeter customers, but anyone could use it. A public hearing held Tuesday night will remain open until the council’s November meeting. Nearby residents have protested for months that a gas station at North Rock will create noise, light pollution, traffic and other problems.
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Council members voted unanimously to approve a special-use permit for a two-lane drive-through for a future Oak View National Bank on a vacant parcel at the corner of Waterloo and Garrett streets. renting for $2,000 a month, beyond the reach of many teachers, nurses, police officers and others, she said. Despite their enthusiasm for affordable housing, council members worried about parking for new renters in Old Town. The proposed zoning text amendment would require property owners to demonstrate they can provide adequate parking on-site or to conduct a traffic study showing adequate parking is available within municipal lots. If they can’t, they would pay the town $3,650 per space to help fund future parking improvements. Councilman Sean Polster (at large) and Mayor Carter Nevill recused themselves from voting because they own property in Old Town.
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Warrenton Planning Commission to lose half its 6 members Commission must have at least five members to conduct business
How to apply for a seat on the Warrenton Planning Commission
• Submit application, cover letter and resume at https://www.warrentonva.gov/329/Applyto-Serve or mail to Warrenton Town Council, c/o Town Clerk, P.O. Box 341, Warrenton, VA 20188 • Applicants must live within the town limits.
By Colleen LaMay
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The Town of Warrenton is looking to fill half the seats on its six-member Planning Commission after two members declined to seek reappointments and a third gave notice that he is moving out of the town limits this fall and will be ineligible to serve. The Warrenton Planning Commission must have a quorum — at least five members — to make decisions at its monthly meetings. The role of the commission is to make recommendations to the town council on land-use applications, policies and plans, including the controversial proposal for an Amazon data center here. “Certainly, we have not seen a vacancy of three come all at once, so there is an urgency to this,” Mayor Carter Nevill said at the Oct. 11 morning work session for the town council. “I think that all of us know some people who probably want to get involved in the town, and the planning commission is one of the most important roles that can serve this town.” Neville said that council members will stand ready to interview candidates who apply for the open slots. The town council members would like to appoint replacements as soon as possible. Chair Susan Rae Helander and members Ali Zarabi and Gerald Johnston will not seek reappointment. Their terms end Dec. 31. Johnston notified Helander on Sept. 20 that he must vacate his seat because he is moving out of town. Johnston’s replacement will serve out the remainder of his
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Susan Rae Helander has served on the Warrenton Planning Commission for more than 20 years. term, which expires Dec. 31, 2025, Nevill said. Helander, first appointed in 2000, wrote in a letter to the Warrenton Town Council that she made her decision “with great sadness and some elation.” “As chair, we have accomplished a tremendous amount of significant work with the assistance of your dedicated staff,” Helander wrote to the town council. “The town is embarking on changes and redirection but there will always be those who do not understand the need for growth. “Without growth, there is no town,” she wrote. Zarabi, also appointed in 2000, wrote, “It has been an honor and a privilege to have had an opportunity to share and bring my experiences and voice to many discussions and deliberations. The bodies of government can and must change to accommodate new interests and citizens willing to step up and serve.” Perhaps the most controversial land-use recom-
mendation facing the planning commission is the proposed Amazon data center. The company has postponed two planning commission work sessions without giving a reason. When Amazon postponed its September appearance with the planning commission, the understanding was the company would address the commissioners on Oct. 25, instead. Hundreds of area residents have spoken up against the data center, citing concerns about noise, lighting, transmission lines and more. “We haven’t dealt with something on this scale that will directly impact Warrenton,” Zarabi said of the Amazon proposal. He said he has never spent as much time reading as he has since Amazon proposed coming to town. And, he said, “I generally don’t enjoy reading.” Zarabi said his job was to learn as much as possible about the Amazon proposal and listen to every citizen who wants to speak up before the planning commission makes a recommendation to the town council. The council has the option of approving or denying Amazon’s application, regardless of the planning commission’s recommendation. When a public hearing will be scheduled on the data center is uncertain. “I might get lucky and not have to vote on it,” Zarabi joked. Reach Colleen LaMay at clamay@fauquier.com
Sheriff’s office investigation of deputy’s brother replete with mistakes SHERIFF, from page 4
Failure to collect evidence
More pertinent to the alleged incident itself, Schlichting never made any effort to search the bedroom where the woman said she had been raped. He also made no attempt to gain a warrant for the bedsheets on which both prosecutors and Webb agreed some kind of sexual contact occurred. Webb’s accuser was menstruating at the time of the alleged incident, and Webb’s attorney argued that there should have been blood on the sheets if Webb had in fact raped the woman. But since neither Schlichting nor anyone else from the sheriff’s office ever collected the sheets as evidence, both the prosecutor and Webb’s attorney had to rely on two witnesses — Webb’s mother and Webb’s then-girlfriend — to testify about the state of the sheets. Both witnesses testified that they didn’t see any blood. Despite visiting Webb’s residence twice in the days after the alleged incident, Schlichting also failed to notice two cloud-connected security cameras that captured video of anyone entering or leaving the residence through the garage or front door. It was only after the sheriff’s office assigned additional detectives, Det. Dawn Arrington and Det. Candyce Shaw, to the case that the sheriff’s office obtained a search warrant for archived security camera footage, after Arrington noticed the security camera on the home’s front porch.
But that was in February 2022, nearly a year after Schlichting was first assigned to the case. By then, the footage had been deleted from the camera company’s servers, and the search warrant produced no video. It turns out that Webb’s father had kept a hard copy of the video files from the night of the alleged rape. But he testified during the trial that no one from the sheriff’s office ever asked him about it. Instead, Webb’s defense attorney asked the father for the footage, and it was played during the trial to establish a timeline of the goings and comings of the people at the house that night. Schlichting testified that he had no idea a copy of the video existed until last week’s trial.
Evidence handling
There were also problems surrounding the evidence that Schlichting did collect. Webb’s accuser went to Fauquier Hospital the evening of March 13, 2021, reporting that she had been raped less than 24 hours before. She was sent from there to Inova Fairfax Hospital, which, unlike Fauquier, has specially trained nurses on hand to perform forensic examinations for sexual assault investigations. Schlichting accompanied her there, and the forensic exam took place in Fairfax at about 1 a.m. Along with completing a Physical Evidence Recovery Kit, the nurse collected the clothes the woman was
wearing to submit for DNA testing, handing them over to Schlichting. When Webb’s accuser arrived home from the hospital, however, she realized that she had changed some of her clothes after the alleged incident and called Schlichting to tell him this, according to Schlichting’s and her testimony. At some point on March 14, 2021, Schlichting went to the woman’s house to collect the clothes she said she was wearing during the encounter with Webb. Though Schlichting included these clothes in a bag of evidence he submitted to the sheriff’s office’s evidence locker, he didn’t include in any written report that he had collected the clothing. Additionally, “I made a mistake and failed to include [the clothing] on the lab form,” Schlichting testified at the trial, meaning that the clothing was never sent to a lab for DNA testing. Schlichting sent the woman’s other clothing — the clothing she said had no connection to the incident — to a state lab, which found no evidence of male DNA. The clothing Webb’s accuser said she was wearing during the incident sat in an evidence locker for 17 months, unreported and untested. Webb’s trial was originally scheduled to begin Aug. 17, 2022. But less than two weeks before that trial date, Schlichting realized his mistake while reviewing evidence for the upcoming trial, according to his testimony last week. After Schlicht-
ing’s supervisor, who is not named in court documents, approved Schlichting’s updated evidence report, the sheriff’s office forwarded the report to prosecutors. It took a follow-up email from Romero to Schlichting to confirm that the clothing had never been sent to a lab for testing, according to a court document filed by Romero. By now, it was Aug. 9, eight days before the trial was set to begin. A judge agreed to postpone the trial to allow for DNA testing of the clothing, and lab tests concluded that there was more than a 99% chance that biological material found on the clothing was from Webb or a patrilineally-related male. Those test results were presented at least week’s trial, and both the prosecutor and defense attorney argued that it corroborated their client’s version of events. But the “discovery” of the evidence 17 months after the fact proved fodder for Webb’s attorney to cast doubt on how seriously the sheriff’s office took the complaining witness’ allegations. Even some of the evidence Schlichting did report had incorrect information attached to it, the detective testified during the trial. He blamed the inaccuracies on a software system used by the sheriff’s office that is “a little confusing” and “not a perfect system,” noting that details written on stickers attached to the evidence bags were correct.
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Two candidates run for two open seats on Warrenton Town Council CANDIDATES, from page 1 Mooney describes himself as a husband, father, U.S. Marine Corps reservist and small business owner. “My wife grew up here, and we would not want to live anywhere else,” Mooney said. “As a town councilman, I will be evaluating all decisions based on three main considerations: Does it maintain Warrenton as a small town? Is it family-friendly? And is it fiscally responsible? Those are my three pillars of decision-making,” he said. McGuire’s family has 100 years of law-enforcement service, and his mother was a schoolteacher. “They taught me the values of honor, love of country and to work hard for the common good,” he said of his family. “As a police officer with specialized military training, after 9/11, I was called to serve in combat during ‘The Global War on Terrorism,’” he said. “I believe that public service is noble and necessary when you can serve with integrity, faith and family. It is a way to give back to the community in which I live. The Fauquier Times asked both candidates to submit answers to questions via email. Some answers have been edited for length and clarity:
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Age: 36 Education: Bachelor of Science in business administration, Franciscan University of Steubenville (Ohio) Employment: Owner, John Paul Design Build, a local residential building firm; U.S. Marine Corps reservist Family: Married with four children
What are the most important issues facing the town?
McGuire: Warrenton is a unique place with charm and significant historic heritage. We need to defend our town against ever-encroaching urban sprawl from neighboring communities. To prevent lobbyists and special Interest groups from impacting town decisions, it is imperative that we continue to elect officials who believe in citizens’ voice in government. Mooney: Citizens must have faith in their government, and the government should behave in a manner that earns trust. Part of that is how thoughtful and transparent it is in making hard decisions, including about taxing and spending.
How specifically would you address these issues as a council member?
Mooney: When making decisions and voting, I will be guided
Make plans to vote
• The 2022 general election in Virginia is Tuesday, Nov. 8. U.S. citizens who live in the Warrenton town limits and are registered to vote by Oct. 17 may cast a ballot. • If you are already registered to vote with your current name and residence address, you do not need to re-apply for voter registration. • Only registered voters who live within the town’s corporate boundaries may vote in the Warrenton Town Council and mayoral elections. • In-person absentee balloting began Sept. 23 at the Fauquier County registrar’s office in Warrenton. • Eligible Warrenton residents may vote for one candidate for mayor and two candidates for town council. The town’s Election Day polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 8. • Residents may visit vote.elections.virginia.gov or call the Fauquier County registrar’s office at 540-422-8290 for more information.
Where to vote
Ward 1 — C.M. Bradley Elementary School, 674 Hastings Lane Ward 2 — W.C. Taylor Middle School, 350 E Shirley Ave. Ward 3 — Warrenton Community Center, 420 E Shirley Ave. Ward 4 — Warrenton Aquatic & Recreation Facility, 800 Waterloo Road Ward 5 — Town Public Safety Building, 333 Carriage House Lane
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Age: 56 Education: Master of Arts in history, Norwich University (Vermont) Current employment: Retired law enforcement/U.S. Army Family: Divorced each time by my three pillars, and with input from the citizens. Protect our unique small town, be fiscally responsible and family friendly and understand the community’s desires. McGuire: I will make every decision with the idea of keeping Warrenton a vibrant place to raise a family or to start a local business. I plan to listen and canvass public opinion on issues to gather all the facts before I decide.
What is your stand on the proposed Amazon data center?
McGuire: I’m still gathering the facts. I’ve been to the meetings and hearing the concerns of town residents. Mooney: I am aware of the review process and am following it closely. But given the size, location and nature of the building and its purpose, it is already clear that there are several unchangeable components that make me highly skeptical that the data center will be consistent with all my pillars of decision-making: Does it maintain Warrenton as a small town? Is it family-friendly? And is it fiscally responsible? I also believe that we may be deciding between zero and multiple data centers - not just one. That is not consistent with being a small town. Ashburn used to be a small town … something to think about. Plus, as my friend Jesse Straight (farmer and founder of Whiffletree Farm) said, “There is no need to build anything in Warrenton that is not beautiful and will make your children and grandchildren proud to come back.” Beautiful things lift us up, and ugly things bring us down.
What skills do you have that will help you as a council member?
Mooney: As a military officer, I have often had to work with teams of many different personalities and temperaments and get everyone together for one goal. I understand that the difference between good leadership, and bad leadership is the difference between succeeding and failing. As a husband and father, I see, hear and understand what families need and are looking for. As a business owner I see what businesspeople need, and I am always coordinating frugality with excellent outcomes. McGuire: As a retired law enforcement professional, I will work with the Warrenton Police Department’s strategic plan to ensure crime reduction and traffic safety. My military experience has taught me how to build teams for the common good.
What is your vision for the town?
About the Warrenton Town Council race
Just two candidates — David McGuire and Paul Mooney — are running for two open seats on the Warrenton Town Council. They will win the election unless a write-in candidate earns more votes than they do. The two open seats are both at large, which means the winners will represent all of Warrenton, not just one ward. Sean Polster’s term as an at-large council member ends Dec. 31, and he is not seeking re-election. Renard Carlos’ term as an at-large councilman also ends Dec. 31, and he is vacating the seat to run for mayor of Warrenton.
McGuire: Warrenton is a unique and special place that has hometown charm and significant historic heritage. To ensure preservation of our town, I believe all comprehensive and improvement plans must include preserving our historical buildings and charm while ensuring we have the necessary infrastructure to support our existing citizens and businesses, as well as any future conservative growth. Mooney: Warrenton is a very special place. I would not want to live anywhere else, and the more people I talk to the more I hear it said, “I could do my job anywhere … but I chose to do it here in Warrenton.” Our town is in an amazing place between our nation’s capital and the beauty of the Shenandoah Valley. My vision is to keep Warrenton’s small-town feel, historical significance, charm and family-friendly atmosphere, all while supporting local businesses and the greater community with responsible, conservative growth.
Does Warrenton need to increase its stock of affordable/ attainable housing? Why or why not? If yes, how?
Mooney: I am very interested in creating workforce housing. That is very important. The officer walking our streets keeping everyone safe, the teacher just starting out and looking to make an impact in the community and others meeting the needs of Warrenton should be able to live in the community they serve. Their working and living nearby will create a more functional community. Initiatives like the one presently before council, on Main Street density, are a good start. McGuire: It is important that we have enough inventory to attract new families and young professionals while maintaining our hometown charm.
Do you have any initiatives in mind to attract businesses here?
Mooney: BPOL (Business, Professional, and Occupational License) tax reform. I think this is something we need to look at and review for fairness. McGuire: There must be a positive environment to support local business. See CANDIDATES, page 30
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A snapshot from the 2019 1000 Miglia Warm Up USA.
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1000 Miglia Warm Up USA takes place this week in Middleburg It has been called “the most beautiful race in the world,” and it takes place every year in May, across 1,000 miles in Italy. Now, the organizers of the 1000 Miglia will hold a qualifying event for the Italian 1000 Miglia in the U.S. – in and around Middleburg. The event will feature one full day of training, three days of racing, with more than 50-time trials. The event will finish on Italian soil at the Italian Embassy in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 22. The winner will be awarded the first Coppa USA; the eight best crews will qualify for the 1000 Miglia 2023 in Italy next May. At 8:15 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, competing cars will line up on North Madison Street in Middleburg and drive 200 miles in a southern loop. From 5 to 7 p.m. there will be cars
and cocktails at Creighton Farms (22050 Creighton Farms Drive, Aldie). VIPs may see the cars, meet the drivers and have cocktails. At 8:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21, cars start on North Madison and drive a loop through Middleburg and The Plains. From 3:30 to 5 p.m., cars will line up in Middleburg and compete in the Middleburg Cup. From 5 to 7 p.m., there will be a street festival with cars on display. This event is free to the public. Food trucks will be available with food for sale, along with merchandise. At 7:15 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22, cars will line up in Middleburg and depart for D.C. Visit www.1000miglia.it/warmupusa2022 or www.middleburgva.gov /1000miglia for more information.
The 2022 Official White House Christmas Ornament In 1969, First Lady Patricia Nixon started the tradition of an annual gingerbread on display at the White House. The 2022 White House Christmas Ornament features the White House adorned with candy canes, mints, gumdrops and swirled accents. The Official White House Christmas Ornament is hand-crafted in the United States from solid brass, screen printed with enamel inks, and packaged in a collectible box with a scented card outlining Patricia Nixon's gingerbread recipe.
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Hallowe’en fun for grownups with the Silvertone Swing band Hallowe’en fun need not be just for kids and teens. On Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Vint Hill Community Center, Warrenton’s perennially popular Silver Tones Swing Band will present its annual Hallowe’en dance. Costumes are encouraged but not required, although there will be a prize for the best. The Vint Hill Community Center features a spacious wooden dance floor with plenty of room to swing. The evening will start with a dance lesson with swing instructor Valerie Pyle, followed by two sets of big band swing. Pyle and her dancers will demonstrate the Michael Jackson “Thriller” routine at intermission. “The Silver Tones Swing Band is made up of professional musicians from the Northern Virginia area and is one of the most popular big bands around,” vocalist Wendy Marie said. Marie and trumpeter Dave Shuma lead the band. The band brings to the stage its Silver Belles Trio, who recreate the music of the Andrews Sisters from the 1940s. Solo vocalists Marie and Gene Bates also bring audiences the music of Natalie Cole, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Bette Midler, Ella Fitzgerald, Bobby Darin and Peggy Lee. Vint Hill Community Center is at
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A couple swings during last year’s Halloween dance with the Silver Tones. 4235 Aiken Drive in Warrenton. General admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Seniors 65 and older and students with ID pay $10 at the door. Kids 5 and younger get in free. A link for advance ticket purchase is available on the band’s website: www. silvertonesswingband.com.
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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING FAUQUIER EVENTS OCT. 19 TO 28 ONGOING EVENTS Exhibition What: Identity and Restraint -- Art of the Dog Collar exhibition When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Through March 26, 2023 (Thursday to Sunday) Where: National Sporting Library and Museum, 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg Cost: $10 for adults; $8 for adults (age 13-18); $8 for seniors Info: Exhibition is partnership between the National Sporting Library and Museum and the American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog in New York Farmers market What: Warrenton Farmers High Season Market When: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, through Nov. 19 Where: 21 Main St., Old Town Warrenton Info: Indoor and outdoor spaces Wednesday, Oct. 19 Farmers market What: Buchanan Hall Farmers Market When: 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 and Wednesday, Oct. 26 Where: Buchanan Hall, 8549 John S. Mosby Highway, Upperville Info: Farm fresh meats and produce; artisan goods; live music; food trucks Homework What: Homework Help for school-age children When: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 and Wednesday, Oct 26 Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow St., Bealeton Cost: Free; no registration required Info: Liberty High School National Honor Society members help elementary and middle school children with homework; students should bring in specific schoolwork they need help with Story time What: In-Person Story Time When: 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 and Wednesday Oct. 26 Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall and Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: For children up to age 5 and their families; bring a blanket or lawn chair ESL Class What: English-as-a-second-language class presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education programs When: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 and Wednesday, Oct. 26 Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Cost: Free Info: 540-718-8243 Homework What: Homework Study Hall When: 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road and Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: Students in grades 1 to 5 invited to use dedicated space to study; no registration required; basic school supplies available upon request Story time What: Raising Readers Story Time When: 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 19 and Wednesday, Oct. 26 Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Cost: Free Required registration: https:// fauquierlibrary.org/services/kids/ childrens-programs
CHURCH EVENTS Dinner What: Fish fry When: 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 Where: Amissville United Methodist Church, 14760 Lee Highway, Amissville Info: Hosted by the United Methodist Men in the church social hall, 540-937-4978 Family and friends What: Family and Friends Day When: 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 Where: Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 2932 Info: Longer stories; finger plays and songs for 2-to-4-year-old children with a parent or caregiver Book club What: Bealeton Book Club When: 2:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: Club members will discuss “When the Stars Go Dark” by Paula McLain; refreshments provided; no registration required To join: martika.jones@fauquiercounty. gov or call 540-422-8500, ext. 5 Memorial What: Candlelight memorial When: Wednesday, Oct. 19 Where: 6 p.m. Eva Walker Park, 130 Haiti St., Warrenton Info: Remembering those who have lost the battle with addiction; speakers; live music; live recovery graffiti artist; recovery resources; refreshments DIY class What: Make it Spin -- Learn how to install a ceiling fan When: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 Where: Fauquier Habitat ReStore, 617 Frost Ave., Warrenton Cost: $45, includes all materials needed Registration required: call 540-2163447 or sign up online at: https://bit.ly/ MakeItSpin Trivia What: Trivia night When: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 and Wednesday, Oct. 26 Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton Info: Hosted by Fauquier Trivia Trivia What: 2022 Trivia When: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 and Wednesday, Oct. 26 Where: Barking Rose Brewing Company, 9057 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton Thursday, Oct. 20 Senior Supper What: Senior Supper at the Bistro on the Hill When: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 and Thursday, Oct. 27 Where: Bistro on the Hill, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton Cost: $7.50 Info: For seniors 55-plus; registration not required Coffee and conversation What: Fellowship, encouragement, hope through conversation with others When: 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Oct. 20 and Thursday, Oct. 27 Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free; coffee, tea, light refreshments Info: 540-349-5814 Food pantry What: Fauquier FISH Food Pantry When: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct.
Atoka Road, Rectortown Info: Guest preacher is Chaplain Colonel Eddie Kinley, Jr. Revival What: Fall Revival When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26 to Friday, Oct. 28 Where: Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 2932 Atoka Road, Rectortown Info: Guest speaker is Rev. Dr. E. Pierson, Pastor-Teacher, Graceland Community Baptist Church, Cedar Hill, Texas 20, 9:30 to noon Saturday, Oct. 22 and Tuesday, Oct. 25 Where: Fauquier FISH, 24 Pelham St., Warrenton Info: Ready to cook meals and additional food for residents of Fauquier County who need help, bring ID and proof of county residency Story time What: Stories for young children and caregivers with finger plays and sing-alongs When: 10:30 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 and Thursday, Oct. 27 Where: Virtual Cost: Free Required registration: https://conta. cc/3mhbxvl ESL class What: English-as-a-second-language class presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education programs When: 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 and Thursday, Oct. 27 Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton Cost: Free Info: 540-718-8243 Art What: Art cart When: All day Thursday, Oct. 20 and Thursday, Oct. 27 Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton Cost: Free; no registration required Info: Preschool and elementary school aged children may drop by and use library’s art supplies Book club What: Mystery Book Club When: Noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 Where: John Barton Payne Community Hall, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: Members will discuss “The Man Who Died Twice” by Richard Osman To join meetings remotely, email pamela. lovera@fauquiercounty.gov or call 540422-8500, ext. 2 Karaoke What: Karaoke When: 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 and Thursday, Oct. 27 Where: Craft and Crust Pizza Tavern, 204 E. Main St., Remington Reservation: 540-439-5157 Friday, Oct. 21 Story time What: Story Time for the Littles When: 11 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21 and Friday, Oct. 28 Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: Stories for ages 3 to 6; 540-878-5358 Book Cellar What: Book Cellar with books, movies, and music for all ages, sponsored by the Friends of Fauquier Library When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, Saturday, Oct. 22 and Friday, Oct. 28 Where: John Barton Payne Building Basement, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton Volunteer: 540-341-3447
Pet clinic What: Pet Wellness Clinic When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21 Where: Fauquier SPCA, 9350 Rogues Road, Midland Cost: Fee for various services Appointment: 540-788-9000 x208 Blood drive What: American Red Cross Drive When: 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21 Where: Sycamore Room, Fauquier Health, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton Register: www.redcross.org or 1-800733-2767 COVID clinic What: COVID vaccination booster clinic When: 9 to 11 am. Friday, Oct. 21 Where: Marshall Community Center, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Cost: Free Register by Oct. 17: Bonnie, 571-5380725 Info: Hosted by Independence Empowerment Center; they can provide transportation, ASL interpreters and escorts; snacks, water and giveaways Open house What: Tour the Smith-Midland Plant and learn about precast concrete at Precast Day When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21 Where: Smith-Midland Corporation, 5119 Catlett Road, Midland Cost: Free Register: by calling 540-439-3266 or email: kgoll@smithmidland.com Info: Up close look at the precast manufacturing process; equipment demonstrations; learn about careers; food; gifts; plant tours Live music What: Featuring Lucas Mason When: 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 Where: Denim and Pearls, 29 Main St., Warrenton Saturday, Oct. 22 Story time What: Nature story time, leaf people When: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Cost: Free Info: All ages are welcome; meet Virginia Master Naturalist, Barbara Ermler and hear stories about falling leaves Festival What: The Great Fall Festival When: noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 and Sunday, Oct. 23 Where: Messick’s Farm Market, 6025 Catlett Road, Bealeton Cost: Ages 4 and up $15; ages 55 and up $8; ages 3 and under free Info: Pumpkins available for picking at an additional charge; hayrides; corn maze; bounce pillow; barrel train; candy cannon; kids tattoos; slides; zip line, crunchkin painting; food trucks Blacksmith What: Farmer’s Forge When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 and Sunday, Oct. 23 Where: Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane Cost: $10 car parking fee Info: Members of the Blacksmith Guild will demonstrate skills; purchase handmade goods on site Farmers market What: Remington Farmers Market When: 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 Where: Remington Farmers Market, 150 W. Bowen St., Remington See CALENDAR, page 13
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Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | October 19, 2022 HALLOWEEN EVENTS Movie What: Halloween movie night When: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21 Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: “Young Frankenstein,” movie will be shown outside taproom under the overhang. Popcorn Monkey and Salty Bottom Blue Oysters will be on site Wine party What: Wizards, Witches and Wine Party When: 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21 Where: Morais Vineyards, 11409 Marsh Road, Bealeton Cost: Free; reservations encouraged; 540-729-4823 Info: Ages 21-plus only; carnival style games; costume contest and prizes; Talk of the Mountain Seafood truck will be on site Hallo-Swing What: Hallo-Swing with the Silver Tones Swing Band When: 7 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 CALENDAR, from page 12 History What: Fall Farm Days-History of Sky Meadows When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 and Sunday, Oct. 23 Where: Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane Cost: $10 car parking fee Info: Tour Mount Bleak House; hearth cooking; blacksmith demonstrations; children’s play area; live music Crafts What: American Legion Auxiliary Unit 72 Fall Craft Show When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 Where: American Legion Post 72, 345 Legion Drive, Warrenton Cost: Vendor fees Info: Martha Ezzo, 252-619-0435 Car show What: Bug N’ Out Volkswagen show When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 Where: Fauquier County Fair Grounds, 6209 Auburn Road, Warrenton Info: Fundraiser for Bradley Elementary School; 540-771-7458 Ribbon cutting What: Ribbon cutting When: Noon to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 Where: The Rosemary, 8393 W. Main St., Marshall Info: Join the Fauquier Chamber of Commerce to welcome The Rosemary to the business community Festival What: “Better Together” community fall festival When: 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 Where: Boys and Girls Club of Fauquier, 169 Keith St., Warrenton Cost: Free Info: Bounce house dunk tank; face painting, crafts; kids’ activities and games; giveaways; photo booth; pumpkin carving; popcorn, cotton candy, apple cider, hot chocolate, cookies; free showing of “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” at sunset Pets What: Fauquier SPCA Mutt Strut When: 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 Where: Powers Farm Brewery, 9269 Redemption Way, Midland Cost: $10 per category to enter; pick up to three categories Register: events@fauquierspca.com Info: Family friendly event; enter a rescue dog in the competitions: categories are look alike, unique breed, most talented and best dressed Birds What: Bird Walk When: 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22
Where: Vint Hill Community Center, 4235 Aiken Drive, Warrenton Cost: $15 in advance; $20 at the door Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.copm/e/hallo-swingwith-the-silver-tones-tickets-415433712417 At the Graffiti House What: Spirits of the Graffiti House When: 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 Where: Graffiti House, 19484 Brandy Road, Brandy Station Cost: Free Info: Family friendly event; Culpeper Paranormal will display its paranormal investigation equipment and share findings Songs and stories What: Halloween songs and stories When: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 Where: Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 105 E. Washington St., Middleburg Cost: $5 suggested donation Info: Students from the Hill School and Middleburg
Where: The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: For adults and children ages 12 and up, accompanied by an adult; registration required RSVP: info@cliftoninstitute.org or call 540-341-3651; bring a mask Plants What: Volunteer day, invasive removal When: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 22 Where: The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: Adults only and children ages 12 and up, accompanied by an adult Register: 540-341-3651 Plants and animals What: Riverside plant walk at Riverside Preserve When: 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 Where: Riverside Preserve, 8150 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall Cost: $12 per person Register: https://bit.ly/ fauquierparkscatalog Info: Adults and children ages 12 and up, accompanied by an adult Science What: Microscopes, take a closer look When: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 Where: John Barton Payne Community Hall, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton Cost: Free Registration required: https:// fauquierlibrary.org/services/kids/ Info: For teens and tweens age 10 and up; a chemical engineering doctoral student will instruct class; participants will take home a CD of the microscope pictures they take Crafts What: Fall Craft Show When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 Where: American Legion Post 72, 345 Legion Drive, Warrenton Info: Hosted by the American Legion Ladies Auxillary Live music What: Featuring Joe Downer When: 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 Where: Denim and Pearls, 29 Main St., Warrenton Live music What: Featuring Troll Tribe When: 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton Live music What: Saturday Night with Brook Yoder and Bryan Smith When: 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 Where: Orlean Market, 6855 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall
Community Charter School will offer songs and stories; wear costume; treats for all Trivia What: Halloween trivia night When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26 Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton Info: Wear costumes; bring knowledge of ghosts and ghouls Pumpkin carving What: Pumpkin carving and spooky stories When: 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 Where: Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St., Middleburg Cost: $10 RSVP: info@middleburgcommunitycenter.com Info: Family event; carve pumpkins with Amy Potter. Author visit: J. R. Potter will read from his debut young adult novel, “Thomas Creeper and the Gloombury Secret.” Signed copies available for purchase; hot cider and seasonal treats; dress for outdoors
RSVP: For dinner reservations, 540-3642774 Sunday, Oct. 23 Farmers market What: Archwood Green Barns Farmers Market When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 Where: Archwood Green Barns, 4557 Old Tavern Road, The Plains Info: Vendors, crafters and more; 540253-5289 Fundraiser What: Stuff the Truck for the Fauquier SPCA When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 Where: Petco, 251 W. Lee Highway, Warrenton Info: Boy Scout Troop 2020 will collect donations for the Fauquier SPCA Items needed: canned cat food, scoopable litter, rabbit bedding, rabbit/ guinea food, heavy duty dog toys, kitten replacement milk, contractor trash bags (33 gal), bleach, laundry pods, paper towels, powdered laundry soap, liquid dish soap, canned dog food, etc. Genealogy What: Sunday with the Library -Genealogy in the 21st century When: 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 Where: John Barton Payne Community Hall, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton Cost: Free; no registration Info: Learn how DNA testing fits into genealogy research Concert What: Bohemian Rhapsody, the music of Queen and friends When: 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 Where: Highland School, 597 Broadview Ave., Warrenton Cost: $35 Tickets: www.insidenovatix.com/events/ bohemian-rhapsody-the-music-of-queenand-friends-10-23-2022 Info: The Piedmont Symphony Orchestra and The Reston Chorale are reuniting with the PSO Rock Band for this concert Murder mystery What: Fall ‘80s themed murder mystery dinner When: 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 Where: Denim and Pearls, 29 Main St., Warrenton Cost: Deposit required Live music What: Featuring Robbie Limon When: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 Where: Philip Carter Winery, 4366 Stillhouse Road, Hume Monday, Oct. 24 Art What: Art Cart When: All day Monday, Oct. 24 Where: John Marshall Branch Library,
4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Cost: Free, no registration required Info: Preschool and elementary school aged children are invited to us the library’s art supplies Story time What: Tiny Tots Story Time When: 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to noon Monday, Oct. 24 Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Cost: Free Registration required: https:// fauquierlibrary.org/services/kids/ childrens-programs Info: Indoor; songs; rhymes and simple stories for infant to 2-year-old children with a parent or caregiver Mental illness What: Connections, a mental health support group for individuals living with a mental health challenge When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24 Where: Virtual Info: Hosted by National Alliance on Mental Illness Piedmont Registration required for online meetings: 540-347-9104 Tuesday, Oct. 25 Town hall What: Town Hall meeting with Sheriff Jeremy Falls When: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct.25 Where: Remington Fire Department, 200 E. Marshall St., Remington Info: Crime prevention, traffic safety, investigation updates Art What: Art Cart When: All day Tuesday, Oct. 25 Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester Drive, Warrenton Cost: Free, no registration required Info: Preschool and elementary school aged children are invited to use the library’s art supplies Mental illness What: Mental Health support group for family members of individuals living with a mental illness When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 Where: Virtual Info: Hosted by National Alliance on Mental Illness Piedmont Registration required for online meetings: 540-347-9104 Wednesday, Oct. 26 Composting workshop What: Composting workshop When: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26 Where: Fauquier County Extension Office, 24 Pelham St., Warrenton Info: Ashley Goodwin, ashleyg9@vt.edu
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Awareness of proposed data center is growing, and so is opposition In recent months, the Fauquier Times has provided outstanding coverage of issues that swirl around the proposed Amazon Data Center on Blackwell Road. Articles have shed much-needed light on the 2021 zoning amendment process; the resignation of the Warrenton town manager and associated conflict of interest questions; parallels with Haymarket’s citizen revolt over a transmission line; citizen protests in Prince William County and criticisms of Amazon’s recent noise report to the town. It is an impressive body of work, on an issue with enormous implications for the future of the town and the county. While the Fauquier Times has been reporting on these issues, a dozen residents from Citizens for Fauquier County and “Protect Fauquier” have been out canvassing at local events and in neighborhoods. We have been distributing information about the data center, electric substation and transmission lines, answering questions and asking residents to sign our petition. When we started canvassing at September’s
“First Friday,” on Main Street in Warrenton, we found two things. First, those who were aware of the proposed data center on Blackwell Road were overwhelmingly opposed. Second, many people were not yet aware of the potential data center, the eight-acre electric substation and the threat of overhead transmission lines in the county and the town. As we continued to canvass the Warrenton Farmers Market, Fall Festival and in Warrenton neighborhoods in September and October, we found awareness of the issue increased dramatically – and so has the opposition to the data center and the excessive power infrastructure that Dominion and Amazon have proposed. I estimate that at least 80% of the individuals that we approach are opposed, about 15% are indifferent and no more than 3% to 5% percent are supportive. I base these estimates on my own experience canvassing and the feedback from my fellow volunteers. It is remarkable to have such a one-sided response to a significant issue. The opposition to the data center runs throughout the town and the county. It crosses all the political lines. And
it is deep-seated, rooted in a vow to preserve the specialness that marks this town and county; that differentiates us from Loudoun and Prince William counties, and all of northern Virginia. Those who are signing our petition live in all neighborhoods – Northrock, Oak Springs, Haiti Street, Marshall, Whites Mill, Woods at Warrenton, New Baltimore, Snow Hill, Warrenton Chase, Warrenton Lakes, Whippoorwill, Millwood. … We will continue to canvass. I believe that the opposition will continue to increase. We hope the town council is listening to us, and we hope they are reading Fauquier Times articles, too. One more important point: We are not anti-growth, and we are not blind to the need for a stronger tax base – but there are better ways to grow and strengthen the tax base than acceding to the demands of Amazon and Dominion – and to the proliferation of data centers and transmission lines that will forever change the town and county that we treasure. CINDY BURBANK Warrenton, member of Protect Fauquier
Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services celebrates 50 years The board of directors and staff of Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services wish to thank the 600plus guests who attended our 50th anniversary celebration at Rock Hill Farm on Sept. 29. This golden anniversary of RRCS commemorates 50 years of serving the five-county community of Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock by providing comprehensive mental health, substance use, developmental disability, housing, children’s and aging services. We work
hard to embrace collaboration, accountability, innovation and the areas of diversity in response to ever-changing needs of our community and were overwhelmed by the turnout! Testimonial speakers, elected officials, members of local government, former and current staff, board members, community partners, food providers of various cuisines, entertainers, vendors and supporters contributed to this free event recognizing the more than 80 programs and services that serve
our friends, families and neighbors. Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services, a part of our community for 50 years, is one of the largest employers of our area, yet at times, our identity and mission are unfamiliar to those who need us most. We are working hard to change this, through increased community engagement and education about who we are and why we exist. If you don’t have a reason to contact us, chances are you know someone who does.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: 540-825-3100; www.rrcsb. org; facebook.com/rrcsb. EVE BROOKS Chair, board of directors, RCSB DR. J. NORMAN REID Secretary SHEL BOLYARD-DOUGLAS AND ROBERT WEIGEL Board members representing Fauquier County JIM LAGRAFFE Executive director
Secrecy around proposed Amazon data center continues The Fauquier Times Oct. 5 front-page article (“Data centers’ secrecy often keep residents in the dark”) disclosed the secrecy surrounding Amazon’s involvement in instigating changes to the Town of Warrenton’s plans for future growth. Amazon’s data center plans hinged on approval of the zoning text amendment, and after Amazon’s attorneys coordinated with staff as staff wrote the amendment, several Amazon employees traveled to Warrenton to meet with the members of the planning commission, town council members and Mayor Carter Nevill to “ensure their support” for the text amendment. Amazon requested meeting with no more than two officials at a time – more than that would have triggered a public notice requirement. Amazon informed the officials they were in the due diligence study phase of the purchase of the Weissberg property and were “seeking some assurances” prior to closing. They provided preliminary details of the data center planned for the property. Town Council unanimously approved the data center text amendment on Aug. 10, 2021, and Amazon closed on the property on Sept. 20, 2021, but Amazon still needs Town Council’s approval of a special use permit application (SUP) for its data center. Secrecy has also surrounded the process for Amazon’s SUP. In response to public inquiries
during the pre-application stage, town staff misrepresented the advancement of Amazon’s impending data center application. For example, on March 30, 2022, Piedmont Environmental Council submitted a third request for an update on Amazon’s application, asking Rob Walton, director of Community Development, whether an application had been filed and “Have there been any pre-application meetings yet?” Walton replied, “We have not received a pre-application meeting request nor a SUP submission at this point.” However, by this time, the town and Amazon had held two formal pre-application meetings: the first on Nov. 10, 2021, with 19 representatives from the town, Amazon, and Amazon’s attorneys and consultants on the zoom invite; and the second on March 2. A pre-application meeting precedes an official application and requires submission of completed paperwork. Amazon filed the official incomplete application just two weeks after Walton denied even having received a pre-application meeting request. With so much at stake for the town and county, one would expect the town’s leadership to be concerned when matters such as the lack of transparency and irregularities in the Amazon data center process are brought to their attention, including the appearance of a conflict of interest when Town Manager Brandie Schaeffer accepted
employment with Amazon. Instead, when citizens raised these concerns during town council’s Aug. 9 citizens time, Mayor Nevill admonished the citizens for twisting facts to “unfairly malign” staff and Schaeffer. However, the citizens’ concerns are legitimate, not only about the Amazon data center application process, but also about what it means for the future of Warrenton and Fauquier County. We want and need to be able to work with the town on these matters. AMY TROTTO Broad Run
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Scott District school board seat on the ballot this November I write to remind all who live in the Scott District in the midst of everything else that will be happening on Nov. 8, we will have the opportunity to cast a vote in an election for our school board. There is considerable difference between the organizations backing each candidate. For example, The Fauquier County Republican Party did indeed recently endorse Clay Campbell in this election. In contrast, Josh Erdossy happens to be the husband of the vice-president of the local chapter of a group that calls itself “Moms for Liberty.” The national Moms for Liber-
ty organization has an agenda on book censorship as well as other issues that could affect students and teachers. The local chapter of M4L already proposed removing 17 books from Fauquier school libraries [although the request has since been rescinded]. Mr. Erdossy has claimed that his relationship will have no bearing on how he conducts himself should he be elected to the school board. Please forgive my skepticism. Now, I am sure, based on my review of Mr. Campbell’s statements, that he and I probably disagree on many important issues that our
society is confronting. However, I greatly appreciate his stated focus on supporting our teachers and school administrators in these difficult times. Let’s be very clear: Establishing “parental rights” in school systems is a new concept that seeks to disregard and undercut the many devoted years of training and preparation that our underpaid and under-appreciated teachers have gone through in order to gain the expertise required to provide the quality of education necessary in our world today. Instead of criticizing them and telling them how they should do their jobs, we should honor and
thank them whenever possible. Yes, I also pay my taxes. But that does not make me their employer. Based on what I have read, Mr. Campbell seems to be the candidate prepared to work with our teachers, administrators and students in a collaborative and collegial manner. I applaud that and will support him on Nov. 8. Friends and neighbors, make no mistake about this. School board elections matter. I encourage you to exercise your right to vote. MIRIAM ANVER Rectortown
Support candidate Hung Cao for the 10th District I think most of us would agree that our country has been heading in the wrong direction for decades. I’m almost getting tired of hearing that so often. Most of us also would agree that Congress is a mess. The last poll I saw had public approval of Congress in the single digits. We probably all have said at one point or another that we should clean house but somehow our own representatives, wherever we live, seem to frequently end up back on the Hill. We need people in Congress that can reverse this dangerous course. That’s why we should support Hung Cao for Congress. He is the epitome of the perfect congressman. First, he’s brilliant, having attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Fairfax, maybe the best high school in the country, and then on to the Naval Academy, among other major universities. He served our
country in the United States Navy and rose to the rank of captain. You have to be an outstanding leader to rise to that rank. So, what more could we ask: Proven leadership, brilliant, energic, young and a strong desire to serve our country. We don’t get many chances to send a candidate like this to Congress. I’ve voted both sides of the aisle in the past. I try to vote for the candidate that is best qualified to lead our country, not because of party affiliation. We are now so dependent on foreign countries for almost everything. Just look at what you buy at Home Depot, Walgreens, Amazon, etc. ... We are so vulnerable. I recently heard Sen. Joni Ernst say that “we have seen our defense stockpiles of critical minerals decrease by 99% since the end of WWII.” ®
Over the past year or so, our strategic petroleum reserve, according to Reuters, has suffered the largest depletion ever. Did someone google the SPR and miss the word “emergency” in the first sentence? So much of what’s been going on is really a matter of national security in these scary times. Folks who quote “national security” are no longer considered alarmists. We are a competitive nation and rightly so. We want to win, whether it’s football or an election. We have to get beyond that and choose the best candidate for our children and grandchildren regardless of the party. I humbly urge you to help send Captain Hung Cao to Congress. JOE ALLEN, JR. Warrenton
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2022 International Gold Cup PHOTOS BY BETSY BURKE PARKER
Andi’amu, at right leading the pack on the way to winning the May Virginia Gold Cup, returns as favorite for the International Gold Cup Saturday.
Cracker Factory won over timber at the Old Dominion Hounds Point-to-Point in April.
CLASH OF THE TITANS
Storm Team, no. 1, won the Shawan timber stake in September as his final Gold Cup prep.
Take your pick – headliner features a trio of Great Meadow veterans (and a three-pack of outsiders bent on upending the $75k classic) By Betsy Burke Parker
Special to the Fauquier Times
Andi’amu has logged more miles around Great Meadow - 18.5 - than any horse since course specialist Saluter in the 1990s. The Pennsylvania veteran returns to The Plains for a sixth time this week, aiming to add a fall Gold Cup to the one he claimed this spring. Andi’amu is morning-line favorite in the six-horse International Gold Cup. The headliner is carded sixth — of eight — races at the Oct. 22 meet. A bay French-bred import, Andi’amu won the 4-mile Virginia Gold Cup in May, a repeat of his 2019 Virginia cup win. He’d finished second in the 2019 International Gold Cup, 3 ½ miles over the same Great MeadWhat: 39th International Gold Cup Races When: Saturday, Oct. 22. 12 p.m. first post (of eight races) Where: Great Meadow, The Plains Who: Nation’s top timber and hurdle steeplechasers Remember: Tickets all require advance purchase Details: vagoldcup.com
ow course. Andi’amu had won the first time he ran at Great Meadow, taking the cross-country steeplethon here in 2018. “He loves the course, loves the (longer) distances,” trainer Leslie Young said, noting that Andi’amu was in good form this season after having “a bit” of a summer break. Ballybristol’s colorbearer won his most recent start, the Genesee Hunt Cup in New York two weeks ago. It sets him up right for the Gold Cup, Young said. English amateur Freddie Procter gets the mount. Listed on the morning line set by National Steeplechase Association racing secretary Bill Gallo at 2-1, Andi’amu tangles with five of the division’s best, including Storm Team. Sheila Williams’ Storm Team was favored in the International Gold Cup last year but went off course after two miles when two jockeys jumped the wrong fence starting the second loop of the Great Meadow oval. Storm Team was easy winner of the Shawan timber stake in Maryland in September, but he got beat Oct. 8 in the stake at Glenwood Park. See GOLD CUP, page 24
Fat Chance Farm’s Flaming Sword finished third in the Virginia Gold Cup this May, and last May. Richard Valentine trains the Irish import.
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PHOTOS BY BETSY BURKE PARKER
The three-mile cross-country steeplethon is a real crowd favorite, run over a varied course of fences including hurdles, timber jumps, living hedges, this red-plank vertical and a wide water splash obstacle. That’s two-time race winner Bodes Well leading to win the spring steeplethon.
International Gold Cup: Sure bet to be a crowd pleaser
Limited ticket packages on sale for the 83rd running The 83rd running for the International Gold Cup – the 39th run at Great Meadow near The Plains -- is scheduled this Saturday, Oct. 22. Gates open at 10 a.m.; post time for the first – of eight – races is noon. There are no general admission tickets again this year, with all tickets being sold only with
packages and tailgates. Box seating and tents are also available. “The International Gold Cup has become the premier fall event in the state,” said Dr. Will Allison, co-chair of the event with Dr. Al Griffin. “It is just breathtaking to be there in person where you can hear the hoofbeats and see the horses and jockeys as well as the spectacular fall foliage around the area.” Meet sponsors include Brown Advisory, the Virginia Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, the Virginia Thoroughbred Association, Virgin-
ia Equine Alliance and the Virginia Breeders Fund. In addition to action on the racecourse, there are contests between races, including a hat contest with multiple divisions, a tailgating contest, Jack Russell Terrier races and more. There is pari-mutuel wagering at teller kiosks located around the course, as well as at self-serve terminals on site. There are several internet wagering sites that can be preset for online betting. Ticket information, a betting guide, more photos and more details are at vagoldcup.com.
PHOTOS BY BETSY BURKE PARKER
The trainer-rider partnership of Kate and Bernie Dalton team with Ferguson starter Down Royal.
Trainer Doug Fout, center, and rider Barry Foley team with Four Virginia Gents’ Nathaniel Hawthorne in the steeplethon.
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Winner of last spring’s steeplethon, Duc de Meran, right, won his Oct. 8 prep race.
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Rich in lore, this Cup takes the prize International Gold Cup trophy followed a surprising path to end up at Great Meadow The knee-high International Gold Cup trophy took a long and winding route to its present home in The Plains. The first time the ornate King of Spain cup was offered as a prize was a 1930 race at the old Grasslands Downs in Brentwood, Tennessee. The ’chase was run over a 4¼ mile course of natural brush hedges similar to England’s Grand National at Aintree. Spain’s King Alfonso XIII, then one of the world’s most gallant rid-
ers and sportsmen, placed the spectacularly beautiful pedestal bowl in competition for the 1930 event. After the Tennessee meet folded in 1932, the trophy moved to the Rolling Rock course in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. The 1931 winner of the cup at Grasslands, General Richard King Mellon, had developed the Rolling Rock course, and so he just kept the trophy and designed a championship race for it when he heard of Grasslands’ closure.
Mellon was a cousin of the late Upperville philanthropist Paul Mellon. The trophy shifted again when Rolling Rock shuttered in 1983, moving to Great Meadow to anchor the very first meet held at the thennew course on Oct. 20, 1984. In keeping with the Great Meadow focus on championship timber racing, the International Gold Cup became a timber race. Great Meadow had been built in 1983 as new home to the Virginia Gold Cup timber classic.
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Who was he?
Hurdle stake namesake Zeke Ferguson was one of Fauquier’s best-known horsemen in the 1960s
The name David L. “Zeke” Ferguson is inscribed on a handsome sculpture and a clutch of silver trophies awarded to the winner of the hurdle stake bearing his name, but few active horsemen and steeplechase fans remember who Ferguson was. Ferguson was born in 1922 in Richmond. The longtime Fauquier businessman, horseman and sportsman became an equestrian and business standout in a number of different disciplines and industries. Ferguson attended Hampden-Sydney College and served in the Army Air Forces during World War II. After the war, he moved to Fauquier County and worked as a homebuilder and developer in the Washington, D.C. area from 1950 to 1980. His projects in Northern Virginia included the Potomac Hills subdivision in McLean and a development in Great Falls. Later, he was owner of the Marshall Water Works, supplier of water to Marshall, for 20 years. Ferguson was also a skilled polo player and served as circuit governor of the U.S. Polo Association. In steeplechasing, he’s best remembered for his horse, Leeds Don, the first horse in history to win three consecutive Virginia Gold Cups – 1965, 1966 and 1967. The steeplechaser also won the national steeplechase timber title in 1965. Leeds Don was conceived at the original Old Dominion Hounds kennels near Flint Hill and born at breeder Michael Hudoba’s Leeds Manor Farm in Hume.
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Longtime Virginia and International Gold Cup co-chair Dr. Will Allison, left, visits with memorial race namesake Zeke Ferguson at a 1982 Virginia point-to-point. Allison was joint-master of the Warrenton Hunt; Ferguson was joint-master of the Old Dominion Hounds, two of three hunts kenneled in Fauquier. Breeder Hudoba and his wife died in a boating accident on the Potomac River in 1984. Hudoba was a journalist, columnist for Sports Afield magazine and wrote an outdoors column for the Washington Daily News. He was president of the National Press Club in 1970. Ferguson was an avid foxhunter, serving as
joint-master of the Old Dominion Hounds 1980-1984. He died of cancer in 1994 at age 71. Widow Isabel Ferguson has awarded the Ferguson memorial trophy for the grade 2 hurdle stakes run since 1998. The trophy is a classic steeplechase sculpture created by the late Eve Fout, commissioned by the Ferguson family in 2007.
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Bet on it: Our Gold Cup picks GOLD CUP, from page 17 Cracker Factory, who won the timber stake in a huge effort two weeks ago at Glenwood Park, was fourth in the Great Meadow steeplethon last October. Trainer Mark Beecher knows what it takes to bring a horse up for the Gold Cup, having ridden the 2011, 2012, 2014 and 2015 International winners. Fat Chance Farm’s Flaming Sword finished third behind Andi’amu in the May Virginia cup and third in the International last October. Barry Foley gets the call on the Richard Valentine runner. South Branch Equine homebred Master Seville stretches out to 3 ½ miles for the first time Saturday, but trainer Beecher said the Pennsylvania-bred impressed winning at New York’s Genesee meet in September, and he feels like the added distance won’t be an issue. Rounding out the field is another timber novice, Withoutmoreado, representing owner Irv
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Friends as well as racecourse rivals, Tom Garner, left, and Graham Watters will tangle in seven of the eight races at Gold Cup Saturday. Naylor and trainer Kathy Neilson. The International Gold Cup runs as the sixth, of eight, races. Post time for the feature is 2:55 p.m. Co-feature on the program is the $75,000 Ferguson memorial hurdle stake. Complete entries are at nationalsteeplechase.com. Past performance and form are online at equibase.com.
• Saturday marks the 83rd running for the valuable International Gold Cup. The ornate golden trophy was originally used in a race south of Nashville, Tennessee, then moved to the Rolling Rock Races in southeast Pennsylvania. The International Gold Cup moved to the then-new Great Meadow racecourse in 1983 when the Rolling Rock course was lost to development. • Run over timber since it was moved to The Plains, the International Gold Cup meet celebrates its 39th running this week. • The $75,000 purse makes the International Gold Cup the richest fall timber stake on the U.S. circuit; only the $100,000 Virginia Gold Cup and Maryland Hunt Cup in the spring were worth more.
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FIELD HOCKEY REPORT
FAVORED FALCONS HUNGRY TO WIN DISTRICT TOURNEY FAUQUIER TIMES STAFF PHOTO/COY FERRELL
Kettle Run’s Lexi Smith and Fauquier’s Lindsey Cree eye a loose ball. The district tournament championship is Thursday.
No. 1 Fauquier and No. 2 Meridian expected to meet in final By Fred Hodge
Special to the Fauquier Times
Coaches sometimes like a stiff test heading into the postseason. Fauquier’s field hockey team traveled to Broad Run last Thursday to complete their non-district slate. They already had completed a perfect 8-0 Northwestern District campaign and were looking to sharpen their talons before this week’s district playoffs. The Falcons squandered a 3-2 lead when the Spartans scored in the final minute of regulation time for a 3-all count. That score led to a
seven-versus-seven overtime session where senior Marissa Camarca scored the game winner off a penalty corner for a 4-3 Falcon victory in Ashburn. Camarca was the inserter for the decisive corner, sending a pass to Lauren Lasher approximately 17 yards out. Lasher sent a sharp return toward the left post where Camarca had set up. She made a move to take the ball to the front of the cage, but the goalkeeper unwisely left the post open when she tried to cut off the angle. Camarca recognized the opening and fired the ball for the winning goal.
With its eighth straight win, Fauquier improved to 11-4. The Northwestern District tournament began Monday with No. 4 Liberty blanking No. 5 Brentsville 6-0 on two goals apiece by Caroline Laster and Carolyn Maines and one each from Madelyn Lopez and Denali Daymude. The Eagles advanced to meet top seed Fauquier Tuesday in the semifinals. The other bracket has No. 2 Meridian hosting No. 3 Kettle Run. with the title game set for Thursday at the higher remaining seed. See FIELD HOCKEY, page 28
KETTLE RUN FOOTBALL
Mehaffey, Tapscott each score 3 TDs as Cougars bury Millbrook, 52-32 Kettle Run roars to 8-0 with Handley next Saturday By Matthew Proctor
Special to the Fauquier Times
Millbrook came into Nokesville eager to shake up the Northwestern District football standings and test themselves after upsetting Handley 26-0 and blowing out Fauquier 4823 in the last two games. If the Pioneers could shock Kettle Run, it could put the district standings in a near four-way tie. Nah, the Cougars weren’t buying that scenario. It was a reality check for the visiting Pioneers as the two-time defending district champs built a 35-12 halftime cushion and won 52-32 last Friday at home. First-place Kettle Run (8-0) is 4-0 with two games left and holds a one-game lead over Sherando (3-1). FAUQUIER’S NEXT GAME: Friday HOME vs. James Wood (1-6) KETTLE RUN’S NEXT GAME: Saturday at Handley (5-2)
District standings KETTLE RUN Sherando LIBERTY Millbrook Handley FAUQUIER James Wood
4-0 3-1 2-1 2-2 1-2 0-3 0-3
8-0 5-3 3-4 3-5 5-2 0-7 1-6
Fourth-place Millbrook fell to 2-2 and 3-5 overall. “We were able to establish the run game pretty early. That was the message all week,” said coach Charlie Porterfield. “Up front they did a great job. Peyton Mehaffey blocking at fullback and Tate Leverett at tight end did a great job blocking today.” The Cougars’ two-headed backfield of senior Mehaffey and sophomore Colton Quaker were instrumental. Quaker amassed 138 total yards, with 75 on the ground to go along with 63 through the air. In the red zone, Mehaffey closed three drives for the Cougars, tallying two rushing touchdowns and one receiving. “Offensively, the O-line stepped up a lot, we were just gashing them downhill,” Mehaffey said. “If we
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Kettle Run’s undefeated season will be put to the test Saturday at 1 p.m. at Handley (5-2)/ Above are Cougars Jordan Tapscott, Abram Chumley, Caleb Rapp and Peyton Mehaffey. can gash them in the run game, it’ll open up the pass, and having Tap out there and Abram (Chumley) throwing, it’s just easy.” Jordan Tapscott continued to produce fireworks and touchdowns. The region’s leading receiver finished with five receptions for 84 yards and
two scores to go along with a 65yard punt return touchdown. “I was going to let it go at first, but I was like, ‘You know what, I’m going to grab it,’” Tapscott said of the play. “I saw the hole up the See KETTLE RUN, page 30
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LIBERTY FOOTBALL
THE AUSTIN MAWYER FAN CLUB
Eagles sophomore QB leads state in total offense, has 5 TDs vs. James Wood
LIBERTY’S NEXT GAME: Friday at Millbrook (3-5)
By Peter Brewington
Fauquier Times Staff Writer
Just like that Liberty football is back in the conversation as a Northwestern District football power. Coming off their thrilling comefrom-behind win over Sherando on Oct. 7, the Eagles got a win they sorely needed, burying James Wood 49-20 last Friday in Bealeton. At 2-1 with games already completed against firstplace Kettle Run and second-place Sherando, the Eagles (3-4 overall) have a legitimate shot to run the table and finish 5-1 in district play, which would place them no worse than second and perhaps in a tie for first place. Riding the golden arm of star quarterback Austin Mawyer, Liberty built a 28-0 lead and coasted. Mawyer had four more touchdown passes and ran for a fifth. While Kettle Run’s dominating receiver Jordan Tapscott appears to be the leading choice as Northwestern District Offensive Player of the Year, Liberty football coach Travis Buzzo says wait a minute. Mawyer now leads the state in total offense with 2,131 yards — 1,693 yards passing and 438 rushing, according to Buzzo. The 6-foot-1 soph-
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Andrew Ryman’s 20-yard touchdown catch was one of four quick Liberty TDs in Friday’s 49-20 home win over James Wood. omore has thrown 18 touchdown passes and run for five TDs. “I’m always loyal to my guys and think Austin has a real good case in that category over the other one,” said Buzzo, when asked if Mawyer could be the district’s Offensive Player of the Year over Kettle Run’s Tapscott. Against James Wood, Mawyer completed 14 of 18 passes for 323 yards and four TDs and ran for an-
other score. His first came on the opening play from scrimmage on a 69-yard pass to Tyler Caporaletti off play action. “I was worried we would get complacent after a big victory (over Sherando last week),” said Buzzo, who told the team he felt they would score on the first play. “We scored on the first plauy and all the kids were laughing. It was the confidence
At left, the Nest enjoys a night of Liberty football. At right, Eagle quarterback Austin Mawyer continues to gobble up yards with his arms and his legs.
booster we needed.” Mawyer followed with TD strikes of 45 yards to Joey Triplett, 20 yards to Andrew Ryman and 31 yards to Triplett to make it 28-0. Liberty has its first “pick six” TD of the year off an interception return by Jayden Ulloa. Other TDs came on Mawyer’s one-yard TD run and a three-yard TD run by Noah Hall. Mawyer has been the centerpiece of Liberty’s turnaround from a 0-3 start to district contender. Credit also goes to the cast of star receivers and a capable running game around him. For example, the 6-4 Caporaletti and 6-3 Triplett are also putting up huge numbers. Caporaletti has 555 yards receiving and Triplett has 551. “Tyler is ninth in the state and Joey is 11th,” said Buzzo. “We’ve got two receivers that deserve to be first team all-district.” “If the defense decides to take away Tyler, they can’t take away Joey,” said Buzzo. “We split them up. We don’t always put the two tall ones on the same side. That way they can’t double them both.” Averaging 43 points a game in its last four games, Liberty’s triple threat offense includes a run game anchored by Noah Hall, Jayden Ulloa and Dre Booth, the pass game and the third element of Mawyer’s running. “It’s pick your poison with what we’re doing right now,” said Buzzo. By avoiding a letdown against the now 1-6 Colonels, Liberty thrust themselves into the upper echelon of the Northwestern District standings with an easy win. Next up is a road game at Millbrook (2-2) Friday. “There is no picnic in our district,” said Buzzo, whose Eagles host Handley (5-2) on Oct. 28. “Then we’ve got the Bird Bowl, that’s a wild game every year,” he said about the Nov. 4 season finale.
County teams tune up for Saturday’s district cross county meet By Fred Hodge
Special to the Fauquier Times
Last Saturday was the final major tune up for local cross country teams. With the Northwestern District championship meet now just days away in Winchester, Liberty headed south to the Miestat.com Invitational in Mechanicsville, while Kettle Run and Fauquier headed in the other direction to the Third Battle of Winchester Invitational. The girls district title race is Saturday at 10 a.m., followed by the boys event at 10:30. Cole Hoffman was the top Liberty runner for the day with his 20th-place effort in the field of 223 runners for the boys large school division. He finished in 17 minutes, 42 seconds. Darryl Hawkins of Landstown was the gold medalist in 16:20. Liberty ran in a group of 28 teams and finished 12th with 356 points. Alexandria City and Centreville were first and second with 57 and 68
points, respectively. Kayla Lopez, in the girls large school field, was the lone Eagle girl in her race, where she ran to 30th out of 143 competitors in 21:47. Joining Hoffman were Owen Rogers (48th, 18:26), Aiden Neidich (72nd, 18:49), Peter Rummel )87th, 19:04), Joseph Weirsky (20:26), Avden Demko (164th, 20:59) and Josh Shumate (175th, 21:29). In Winchester, Fauquier had the top local finishers in both varsity races. Peter Paccassi placed 11th in a field of more than 700 runners to finish at 16:05.5. South County’s Isaac Garcia took first in 15:24.9. In the team competition of 45 scoring schools, W.T. Woodson topped the list with 97 points. The Falcons were 15th with 487 points, while Kettle Run was 31st at 760. Rounding out the Falcon top seven were Nick Warren (70th, 17:18), Josh Burke (117th, 17:53), Sam Paccassi (138th, 18:05.9), Colin Ashby (142nd, 18:07.6), Josh Savoie (167th, 18:22.4) and
Andrew Mossman (175th, 18:25.3). Owen Mullins (27th, 16:27.9) paced the Kettle Run boys ahead of Brady Leitenberger (54th, 17:03.6), Tyler Young (192nd, 18:42.7), Sebastian Gaytan (224th, 19:05.5), Owen Wheatley (227th, 19:10.4), Carson Bowen (228th, 19:11.7) and Aidan Hill (232nd, 19:17.1). Falcon Cassidy Scott was the top county girl at 16th among 223 runners. Her time was 18:50.2. Herndon’s Gillian Bushee won in 17:19.4. Other Falcons were Kiki Wine (75th, 20:59.2), Mackensie Hodul (91st, 21:15.40, Meme Merchant (118th, 21:42.0), Josie Strickland (142nd, 22:08.4) and Kavanna Frisk (158th, 22:26.0). Kettle Run’s top girl was Maria Gaytan (66th, 20:49.7), followed by Suzanna Mancini (21:34.2), Sarah Martin (154th, 22:19.2), Chloe Thiriot (22:36.5) and Ellen Busby (25:17.5). West Springfield edged W.T. Woodson, 8588, for the team crown. Fauquier was 14th of 34 teams at 410 to 621 for the 24th-place Cougars.
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Falcon Katie Hardy bumps the ball back. That’s teammate Caroline Towle at left. FAUQUIER TIMES STAFF PHOTO/COY FERRELL
VOLLEYBALL REPORT
FALCONS CLAW OUT WIN VS. SHERANDO TO GRAB THIRD PLACE Regular season ends this week, district semis commence Monday By Fred Hodge
Special to the Fauquier Times
Fauquier survived another key test last Thursday in its drive to capture the Northwestern District ’s No. 3 postseason tournament seed. The final week of regular season play is rivalry week, as Fauquier traveled to Liberty Tuesday and goes to Kettle Run Thursday for Senior Night activities at both sites. The district quarterfinals are next Monday, with the semifinals the next night. Championship play is set for Oct. 27.
Falcons come up clutch vs. Warriors
Sherando came to Warrenton tied with the Falcons for the third slot, both with 4-5 records. Knowing they would fall to fifth place with a loss and lose any hope of another home game, Fauquier launched a determined first-set attack, with Leah Kelso’s seven-point service resulting in a 17-7 lead. The two combatants then went toe to toe for the remainder of the match before Fauquier registered a 25-14, 26-24, 23-25, 25-21 victory to claim sole possession of third with two matches remaining. “What a night. The girls stuck together even when down in rallies,” Falcon coach Jen Linthicum praised. Winning the first set was important, but the largest key may have been rallying from a 20-13 deficit in the second set to place Sherando in a 2-0 hole. Katie Hardy ran off five consecutive points to narrow the chasm to 21-18. Fauquier immediately forced a side out to send Jacqueline Janecek to the line. She tied the score at 22-22. There also were ties at 2323 and 24-24 before a rally point on a Therese Heisler spike gave the hosts a 25-24 edge. Emma Edwards served match point off an Emma Zewatsky kill.
The Warriors led by one to three points for most of the third set before Fauquier tied it briefly at 22-22. Sherando scored three of the final four points to win the set 25-23. In the fourth set, a thunderous Edwards spike snapped an 11-11 tie, and she combined with Zewatsky for a block to give the winners a 13-11 margin. The lead grew to 20-15 as the Falcons won 25-21 to close out a huge performance. Audrey Hall had seven blocks, while Zewatsky, Edwards and Kelso each produced six kills. Two nights earlier, Fauquier hosted district leading James Wood (18-0) and lost 24-20, 25-19, 25-20. It was Fauquier’s Pink Night to raise funds for breast cancer research, and the program raised more than $1,100 dollars. Linthicum said her girls played much better than an earlier lackluster loss in Winchester. “I think the girls came out of it confident and with goals of improvement in serve receive and defense,” she said, pointing to longer rallies in particular. Hall had eight blocks with Caroline Towle and Edwards both having four kills. Towle also served five aces.
Cougars sweep Handley
Kettle Run split its two district matches, ending the week on the upside with a 25-15, 25-14, 25-17 victory over Handley. The coaching staff knew the Judges had upset Fauquier recently and warned the players. Hannah Carlson broke open the opening set with a five-point service for a 19-12 lead. Tessa Falsone had a strong service outing in the second set. Gracie Chumley posted eight kills, Megan May and Falsone had seven and Elizabeth Gordon five. Carlson finished with 20 points behind seven aces, with Falsone adding 12 on five aces. Second-place Millbrook was a 3-1 winner over the Cougars on Oct. 11 in Winchester despite Kettle Run’s strong hitting night. Ashley Wise and Falsone both had 10 kills, Carlson six and Evelyn Ankomah and Gordon each added five.
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District final set for Thursday FIELD HOCKEY, from page 25 The Broad Run result was important for potential regional seeding, but Falcon coach Brooke Settle knows her team can play better. “That was not our best game,” she said in the postgame huddle, noting areas requiring attention for playoff time. Broad Run led 1-0 after one quarter and looked to carry that margin into halftime before Addi Gorg scored off a corner as time expired. The third quarter was scoreless, but the scoring pace intensified in the fourth period. Fauquier took its first lead when McKenna Locke outfought two defenders along the right sideline before a crossing pass to Lindsey Cree in the center of the circle. Cree sent the ball goalward to Marjorie Davenport all alone at the left post for a 2-1 lead. Broad Run then scored when the Falcon defense failed to clear the ball from the circle on a corner, resulting in a mass of bodies in the crease and a Spartan score. Locke, Gorg and Cree later strung together passes to find Davenport again unguarded at the post for her second goal and a 3-2 Falcon lead. The Spartans took advantage of sloppy stick work in the circle for its very late goal to force overtime. Fauquier concluded district play Oct. 11 with an easy 11-1 home win over Brentsville. Kirsten Settle led the way with three goals, and Davenport added two more. Single scores came from Ava Napolitano, Sophie Bell, Lauren Lasher, Gorg, Cree and Brooklyn Maldonado. Camarca (two), Gorg, Locke, Bell, Charleigh Read and Erin Irvin recorded assists. The Falcon junior varsity was a 7-0 winner over Brentsville behind scores from Allie Strickland, Sophia Nascimento, Claire Scaring, Lily Retana-Rodriguez, McKenna Cupka, Lauren Lowenbach and Aubrey Norseworthy.
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Fauquier’s McKenna Locke maneuvers upfield against Brentsville.
Kettle Run preps for Meridian
Kettle Run is set to face Meridian in the district semis. In the two regular-season clashes, Meridian won, 3-1, at home, with the Cougars falling 2-1 at home, 2-1. Julie Kuhlberg, Kettle Run coach, said the Mustangs’ strong point is the midfield line. She said her unit must be successful against that challenge to reach the finals. “I know they can get past Meridian’s midfield line. We just have to do it,” Kuhlberg said Monday, believing the Cougars can present a strong
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KETTLE RUN, from page 25 middle was clear, so I just took off, saw green grass, broke a couple of tackles, and scored.” Tapscott now has 50 catches for 1,164 yards and 15 touchdowns as he continues to improve upon his school records. The Cougars struck first on the opening possession on Tapscott’s 20-yard catch and run. Quarterback Chumley hit Tapscott with a shovel pass and Tapscott broke a tackle and scored. On their next possession, Kettle Run pounded the ball down the field, finishing with a Mehaffey’s 2-yard TD ran up the middle to double the lead at 14-0. After recovering a Millbrook
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Peyton Mehaffey battles for yards against Liberty’s Noah Hall. fumble, Kettle Run started the second quarter again on the ground, this time with Chumley running it in on a QB draw from 5-yard TD out
Two candidates run for two open seats on Warrenton Town Council CANDIDATES, from page 10
Are there any Parks and Rec projects you would like to see?
Mooney: We need to see more projects for our families and youth. I think the new bowling center is a wonderful start, but I also think an amphitheater at Eva Walker Park and maybe a splash pad somewhere in town would be very good additions for family events. McGuire: We need to expand more activities for our youth. Galaxy Strikes Bowling Center is
behind a strong push by the offensive line. Millbrook made it 21-6 with 10:12 remaining in the half on a 2-yard TD run by Cohen Creswell. Tapscott set up the offense’s next touchdown up with a 33-yard catch in double coverage inside the 5, where Chumley rolled out to his right to find Mehaffey for the score. “I went up for a 50-50 ball and he caught the ball, but I was just stronger and snatched it out of his hands and came down with a tough catch,” Tapscott said of the highlight play. The Cougars weren’t finished as Tapscott returned a punt 65 yards to the house, breaking several tackles, increasing the lead to 35-6 with 4:48 remaining. Millbrook quarterback Detric
Brown’s 2-yard TD on the final play of the half left the Cougars ahead 3512 at the break. On Kettle Run’s first possession of the second half, Andrew Curry drilled a 25-yard field goal to increase the lead to 38-12. After Millbrook fumbled on the ensuing kickoff, Mehaffey lowered his shoulder and powered his way in for his third touchdown of the day, this one a 4-yarder. The Pioneers and Cougars traded touchdowns into the fourth quarter, with Tapscott making the score 5218 with 10:16 remaining on a 25yard catch and run over the middle. The Cougars visit dangerous Handley (5-2) Saturday. The Judges have lost two straight district games after a 5-0 start and are 1-2 in league play.
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ing spent that is not necessary and/or responsible.
How should the town increase its revenue streams? Or should the town instead be looking at ways to decrease spending?
How well is the 2040 Comprehensive Plan working to guide decision making? Explain.
McGuire: I’m a fiscal conservative and do not believe in waste. We need to look at all aspects of spending and revenue. There must be a balance that maintains services while fostering business growth. Mooney: Step one – do no harm: Keep Warrenton beautiful. It is our greatest asset. For all the reasons we like living in Warrenton; new businesses should want to be here, and we need to do a better job of telling our story so we can attract more businesses, fill vacancies, and in turn, increase revenue. But from my review of the budget, I can also see that there is money be-
Mooney: It is too early to know for sure, but it is hard to ignore that the application for a data center on the hill off Blackwell Road is not consistent with the Comp Plan. That is very troubling for a range of reasons. There was no mention of data centers in the comp plan. The administration, after passing the comp plan, then approved a zoning text amendment to permit data centers. It would seem that through the years’ long process, data centers were intentionally left out as they would be greatly unpopular. McGuire: All comprehensive plans and improvements must include preserving Warrenton’s hometown charm and heritage.
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These property transfers, filed Oct. 1-11, 2022 were provided by Clerk of the Court of Fauquier County. (Please note that to conserve space, only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed. The kind of instrument is a deed unless stated otherwise.) Top Dollar Deal: $950,000 in Marshall District Cedar Run District Samantha Lynne Wilkins to Andrew Farms, 9717 Logan Jay Drive nr. Bealeton. $450,000 Pauline Moore to Antelmo Herrera Garcia, 4.86 acres at 5476 Turkey Run Road, Warrenton. $289,000 Lee District Wynn Yarborough as Executor to Nichlaus J. Burkett, 10.327 acres at 14673 Curtis Road, Sumerduck. $425,000 Adam Truesdale to Cynthia Hanger, 0.2330 acre at 11020 Blake Lane, Bealeton. $390,000 Terry Bohuslov to Emily D. Hornung, 9035 Randolph Circle, Bealeton. $569,900 Rebecca Beverly to James Edward Brooks, 11150 Winston Drive, Bealeton. $385,000 Shana L. Marshall to Concepcion Membreno Bonilla, 0.5051 acre at 7053 Justin Court, Remington. $297,000 Center District Temple W. MacDonald to Timothy Alan Rook Jr., 188 Onyx Way, Warrenton. $470,000 William Leroy Carter Jr. to Katherine Grady,
Townhouse 17-C at 103-C Leeds Court East, Warrenton. $282,000 Thomas M. Morris to Thomas R. Fugee, Unit 33 at 284 Amber Circle, Warrenton. $469,900 Barry K. Stearman to Temple W. MacDonald, 432 Singleton Circle, Warrenton. $705,000 Jane C. Strader Tr. to Harvey D. Bradshaw Jr., 0.582 acre at 205 Jefferson Street, Warrenton. $365,000 Scott District Ramona Sue Fitzgerald to Louise Prescott Chapman, 0.7391 acre at 4338 Fauquier Avenue, Warrenton. $550,000 Willa Mae Shorts to Stephen William Waide, 2.5223 acres at 7320 Pathway Lane W. of The Plains. $75,000 George T. Wiser Jr. Tr. to David Repass, 0.9255 acre at 6041 Pilgrims Rest Road, Broad Run. $315,000 Robert C. Boothe Jr. Tr. to Michael Shane Farrens II, 5.4996 acres at 6277 Snowfox Lane nr. Broad Run. $655,000 Barbara Quarles to Nasser Maramkhah, 6920 Emma Court nr. Warrenton. $925,000
Robert Charles Taylor to Rosario Gutierrez, 0.5638 acre at 6064 Old Bust Head Road nr. New Baltimore/Broad Run. $400,000 Charles Graves to Vivian Sidrak Edmonds, 4612 Gates Road nr. Warrenton. $849,000 Marshall District Evan Heggestad to Philip Kaufmann, 5.1200 acres at 4136 Cherry Hill Road, Linden. $405,000 Sandra Hurst O’Hara Estate by Sub. Tr. to U. S. Bank Nat’l. Assn., Trustee Deed of Foreclosure, 2.0791 acres at 9817 Crest Hill Road, Marshall. $162,334.27 Marcia F. Stewart to George Bockhart, 1.0708 acres & easement to Crofton Lane and John Mosby Hwy., Upperville. $217,000 MSH Construction Inc. to Justin F. Bancroft, 1 acre at 7456-A Keith Road nr. Warrenton. $499,000 Cabin Branch Homes Inc. to Andrew T. LaPrade, 3.0139 acres at 3205 Fortune Mountain Road nr. Marshall. $600,000 Karen J. Ward to Andrea E. Kling, 7966 Wellington Drive, Warrenton. $950,000
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OBITUARIES Loretta Webb-Wade
James Rodney Whitesell
Loretta Webb-Wade, age 80 passed away on October 15, 2022 in Bealeton, VA surrounded by her family. She was a retired Assistant Manager for 7-11. Loretta was preceded in death by her stepdaughters, Belinda Faye Wade and Dawn Michelle, seven sisters and four brothers. Survived by her husband, John Wade of Bealeton, VA; a son, Richard Webb, Jr. and his wife, Charlotte of Remington, VA, a daughter, Robin Powers and her husband, Dwight of Midland, VA, a daughter, Lori Miller of Monroe, VA; step-son, Timothy Wade and his wife, Sherri of Bealeton, VA; a sister, Ruth Mosley and her husband, Ralph of Myrtlewood, AL; six grandchildren, Anna Mari, Amanda Rhodes, Bruce Ritchie, Brandon Ritchie, Brittany Sandgren, and Micayla Vance; and eight greatgrandchildren. The family received friends on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, VA at 1:00 PM. A funeral service was held at 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel. Interment followed at Mount Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery, Midland, VA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.moserfuneralhome. com.
James Rodney Whitesell, 83, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away at home on September 27, 2022. He was born on September 7, 1939 in Bealeton, Virginia, to Nadine F. Whitesell and Rodney G. Whitesell. He graduated from Cedar-Lee High School in Bealeton. He served in the United States Army for 20 years, notably as part of the 46th Engineers Battalion in Vietnam, and was stationed multiple times with the 7th Army in Germany. Among other decorations, his service was recognized with a Bronze Star medal and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. After his final tour in Grafenwöehr, Germany as a Facilities Engineer, he retired as a Sergeant Major and went on to run a hobby farm in Remington, Virginia with his wife and stepson. In his retirement, he continued to be an active part of the veteran community, serving as Post Commander for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7728 in Remington, Va., and as a lifetime member of the Alley-White American Legion Post 52 in Mountain Home, Ark. He worked for the Prince William County School Board. He was a lifetime member of Disabled American Veterans’ Twin Lakes Chapter 30 and Daughters of the American Revolution through his mother’s membership, was a mentor to the Baxter County Master Gardeners, and was a member of the Baxter County Republican Men’s Club, the Northwest Arkansas Audubon Society, and other nonprofit organizations. He was a member of East Side Baptist Church in Mountain Home. He enjoyed farming, gardening, caring for animals, reading, and listening to country, bluegrass, blues and gospel music. He was a caring and generous husband, stepfather, grandfather, and friend. He is survived by his stepson, Jesse Brown, III of Mountain Home, Ark. and his granddaughter, Alexandra Brown, of Atlanta, Ga. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Bertha Nell Whitesell, and his mother and father. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 12, 2022, from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mountain Home, Ark. A Funeral Service will follow at 2:00 pm at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Scott Speer officiating. Burial will be in Kirby’s Tucker Memorial Cemetery, in Mountain Home, Ark. Military Honors will be provided by the Alley-White American Legion Post #52 and the United States Army Honor Guards. If you wish to make a memorial donation in lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to your favorite nonprofit organization.
Joan Dorothy Gannon Joan Dorothy Gannon, mother of seven children and grandmother to 12, died Monday, Oct. 10 in Warrenton, ending a 25-year struggle with Parkinson’s disease. She was 83. She passed away peacefully with her husband of 61 years, James Gannon of Warrenton, at her side. For the past year, she had been cared for at Noble Senior Living of Warrenton, where she was known for her constant smile, gentle disposition and cheerful courage in the face of adversity. Born Joan Ring in Farmington, Minnesota on March 29, 1939, she was the oldest of eight children. She grew up in Hopkins, a suburb of Minneapolis, before entering college at Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI, in 1957. There she met her Jim, a journalism student, whom she married in 1961. Joan graduated with an education degree and taught second grade in a Catholic school in Elmhurst, Illinois. Their first child Julia, was born in 1962, beginning Joan’s life-long vocation as a mother grandmotherand homemaker. The family lived in the Chicago area, Pittsburgh, PA, the Washington DC suburbs and Des Moines, Iowa, as her husband’s job as reporter and editor for The Wall Street Journal, The Des Moines register and other papers prompted moves. A devout Catholic, Joan was active in church groups and helped sponsor a Vietnamese family of refugees as they resettled in Des Moines. During her husband’s years as a political reporter in Washington, Joan attended many political events and on one memorable occasion, she danced with President Jimmy Carter at a State Dinner at the White House. But her real devotion was to her work as wife and mother. A humble person with a winning smile and deep sense of compassion, she always put her family’s interests before her own. Her success in life is measured in a loving marriage and the accomplishments of her six surviving children and dozen grandchildren. Her faithhelped her survive the tragic death of the couple’s young son, Patrick, who died in 1972 before his third birthday. Joan was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 1996, shortly after the couple retired to a country home in Rappahannock County,VA. Despite the illness, she enjoyed working on the land, gardening, and entertaining weekend guests, and joined Jim in opening a bookshop in an old church in Sperryville. In addition to her husband, Joan is survived by her children—Julia Shoop (Tom) of Annandale, VA; Michael Gannon (Becky) of Sylvania, OH; Elizabeth Weier (Tony) and Virginia Barazia (Matt) of Vienna, VA; Christopher Gannon of Johnston, IA; and Marcella Gannon of Centennial, CO. She is survived also by six brothers and one sister, as well as her 12 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, October 17, 2022, at 11:00 AM at St. John the Evangelist Catholic church in Warrenton, with burial following at St. Peter’s Catholic cemetery in Rappahannock County, near Washington, VA. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to The Parkinson’s Foundation. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www. moserfuneralhome.com.
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OBITUARIES Francis Jack Weeks Francis Jack Weeks, age 76, of Boston, Virginia passed away at his home October 12, 2022. Jack was born on September 22, 1946 in The Plains, Virginia to Anderson R. Weeks and Paige Elizabeth Anderson Weeks. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps for 23 years and was a Vietnam Veteran. Jack was a member of the American Legion Post 157, Madison, Virginia, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 752, Culpeper, Virginia and the Randy Carter Chapter of the Float Fishermen of Virginia, Remington, Virginia. Surviving Jack is his wife of 43 years, Greta Yvonne Teets Weeks of Boston, Virginia; his two sons, Clinton Weeks (Christa), Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Anderson “Andy” Weeks (Carla), Culpeper, Virginia and his daughter, Kristie Ward (Brandon), Purcellville, Virginia. He is also survived by two granddaughters, Arya Ward and Ella Weeks, one step-granddaughter, Kathleen Weeks, two brothers, William Weeks and Delbert Weeks and one sister Dianna Gregg. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Robert Weeks and Allen Weeks, and one sister, Elizabeth Leckey. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Clore-English Funeral Home, 11190 James Monroe Hwy., Culpeper, Virginia with Pastor Jeff Light officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time and are invited to the reception following the funeral service. Interment will be held Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 11:30 a.m.in the Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road, Triangle, Virginia with military honors provided by the United States Marine Corps Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack’s memory to Novum Baptist Church, 1629 Novum Church Road, Reva, Virginia 22735. Fond memories of Jack and condolences may be offered to the Weeks family through Clore-English.com. The Weeks family has entrusted Clore-English Funeral Home with these arrangements.
Cynthia Ann Schrettenbrunner Cynthia Ann Schrettenbrunner, age 84, passed from this world on Oct. 12, 2022. She was born in Buffalo, NY and lived in Lockport, NY until 1960. Cindy was a military wife who traveled the United States and the world until settling in Warrenton, VA in Oct. 1979. Her last years were spent in Sumerduck, VA and The Culpeper in Culpeper, VA. She was known at The Culpeper as the “Bingo Lady”, as she won every time she played, and she was an avid bridge player winning many tournaments in Fauquier County. In addition to being a homemaker, she worked in a postal shop in Warrenton and, as an Air Force wife, served on many committees including functioning as Sec. of Sodality, volunteering at the thrift shop, writing columns for the Air Force newsletter and magazine, and helping with Red Cross training. When she was younger, she was employed in the nursing field at Lockport Memorial Hospital. Many who met her described her as having a kind, listening heart always willing to help people through life’s challenges. She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Warrenton, VA. She is survived by four children: Theresa Schrettenbrunner (Kevin Dear), Cumming, IA; Cheryl Schrettenbrunner, Culpeper, VA; Lori Sprouse (Joe Sprouse), Sumerduck, VA; and Mike Schrettenbrunner (McKinzie Schrettenbrunner), Geneva, IL. They have given her 6 grandchildren: Michael Pollock, Kaleb Pollock, Joey Sprouse, Justine Sprouse, Leni Schrettenbrunner and Libby Schrettenbrunner; and eight great-grandchildren: Brooklyn Kernats, Steven Sprouse, Cade Pollock, Myles Pollock, Harleigh Sprouse, Mason Sparks, Benjamin Pollock, and Madison Sprouse. She is survived by three sisters: Rosalie Moore and Laura Watier of Lockport, NY, and June Smith of Ithaca, NY. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Kurt Schrettenbrunner who passed on March 18, 2003; her great grandson, Jaxon Michael Sprouse; as well as her father and mother, Frank Edward Watier and Jeanette Eliza Kimberley of Lockport, NY. Two of her sisters have also passed: Bonnie Skutt and Susan Burke of Tampa, FL. Cindy made a difference in many lives. Her family loves her deeply. She will be missed by all.
Walter Edward Smith, Jr. “ED” Walter Edward Smith, Jr. “ED”, 55 of Bealeton, passed away Friday October 14, 2022 at his home. Ed enjoyed farming, NASCAR and football. He is preceded in death by his father, Walter E. Smith, Sr. Ed is survived by his mother, Judy A. Smith of Bealeton; his sister, Lisa Smith of Richmond; two brothers, John Smith and wife Kat of Stafford and Kevin Smith of Unionville, VA; a niece, Camilla Rose Smith of Midland; a nephew, James Allen Parker and wife Rebekah of Fayetteville, NC; and a great-nephew, Conall James Parker also of Fayetteville, NC. The family will receive friends Friday October 21, 2022 at Morrisville United Methodist Church, 4432 Morrisville Rd., Morrisville, VA 22712 from 10:00 a.m. until 12 Noon when the funeral service will begin, officiated by Pastor Beth Glass. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed to Walter’s (Ed’s) family at www.moserfuneralhome.com
Maria Simonis Dominguez Maria Simonis Dominguez, age 85, a resident of Warrenton, VA passed away on October 8, 2022. She was a clerk for many years at Prince William Hospital. Preceded in death by her husband, Louis G. Dominguez in 2017. Survived by her daughter, Susanne Dominguez (Hugh Riddle) of Culpeper, VA; two sons, David Dominguez of Juneau, AK and Marc Dominguez (Ruth) of Front Royal, VA; five siblings, Anton, Joseph, and Anna Simonis, Liesel Wolf and Hedwig Schubert; five grandchildren, Gabrielle, Benjamin, Alexandra, Rachel, Nick, Bryce and Matthew; four greatgrandchildren, Carter, Leia, Eli and Ada. A visitation is Thursday, October 20, 2022 from 6-8pm at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton, VA. A Private Service at Culpeper National Cemetery 501 East Chandler St. Culpeper, VA is planned for Friday, October 21, 2022.
Frank Brady, Lt Col USMC Ret. March 11, 1930 - October 6, 2022 Bridgewater — Frank Donald Brady, Lt Col USMC Ret. passed away on October 6, at the age of 92. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 54 years, Shirley Jean (Alexander) Brady and his daughter Lee Ann Brady. Mr.Brady was born in Evansville, Indiana. He served in the Marine Corps for 13 years as enlisted and 15 years as an officer. He proudly served in Korea and two tours of duty in Vietnam. He was a life member of the Marine Corp Association, The Marine Corp League in Dumfries, Virginia and the VFW Post 1503 in Dale City, VA. Mr. Brady is survived by his daughter Lynn Marie Lindsey and her husband Edward W. Lindsey Sr. of Bridgewater MA, his grandsons Garett K. May and his wife Lisa of Norton, MA, and Aaron F. May and his wife Annette of Waynesville, Ohio. He is survived by two great grandchildren Brady A. May of Norton, MA and Cadence E. May of Waynesville, Ohio. Visitation will be from 10am- 11am on October 25th at the Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home in Dale City, Virginia, followed immediately by a funeral service from 11am - 12pm. Burial will be at 12:30pm in Quantico National Cemetery.
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OBITUARIES William Magee Ramey
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William Magee Ramey, 91 of Warrenton, VA passed away on October 11, 2022 at his home. He was born on June 3, 1931 in Washington, DC. He was named for the physician who delivered him at Sibley Hospital, Dr. George Magee, a family friend who enjoyed hunting on family property in Fauquier County. Magee’s early work life included working as a fingerprint analyst at the FBI, then serving in the US Navy with the Seabees, followed by VEPCO and Atlantic Research. For many years he was a self-employed building contractor from which he retired. He was a member of Warrenton United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Lee Ramey; his children, Steve W. Ramey, Gary (Sandy) Ramey and Cathy Ramey (Mike) Miller; four grandchildren, Sherry (Chandler) Patterson, David (Rica) Ramey, Camy (Donald) Aufforth and Erin (Joe) Burton; and four great grandchildren, Camdon Aufforth, Victoria Patterson, Cameron Patterson and Landon Ramey. The family received friends on Monday, October 17, 2022 from 10:00 AM until the funeral service began at 11:00 AM at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton. A reception followed at the Remington Lions Club Building. Interment was private at Culpeper National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Warrenton United Methodist Church, 341 Church St., Warrenton, VA 20186 or Heartland Hospice, 493 Blackwell Road, Warrenton, VA 20186. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.
Cindy Wilsey, age 65, of Fredericksburg, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Cindy was born August 1, 1957. Cindy loved the outdoors and the beauty of nature, and when springtime rolled around each year, she loved spending time outside gardening and enjoying the warmer weather. She also enjoyed birdwatching and loved identifying all sorts of different birds as they visited her feeders. Cindy especially loved spending time with her family and friends, and enjoyed playing board games, watching movies, going antiquing, and doting on her four grandkids. She recently retired from a teaching position at Head Start where she employed her kindness and patience to help teach young children. She is survived by her daughters, Heidi DeGroat and Holly Wilsey; sisters, Rebecca Kelly, Michele Taylor, and Jill D’Angelo; mother, Janet Taylor; and four grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eric Wilsey; and father, Richard Taylor. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mullinsthompsonfredericksburg.com for the Wilsey family.
Helen Dorothy Steensma Helen Dorothy Steensma, 88, of Weems, Virginia went to be with our Lord October 16, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Stuart Steensma; four sons, George Steensma (Mary), Russell Steensma (Barbara) , Stuart Steensma, Jr. (Michele); son-in-law, Inge Boen and Richard Steensma (Christy); 14 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; one niece and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Boen and her brother, Russell Larson. She was a very devoted wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She had an abiding faith in God and instilled in her children the importance of having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and to always love and encourage one another. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a. m. Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Grace Episcopal Church, Kilmarnock, Va. Interment will follow the service in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Ships, P. O. Box 2020, Garden Valley, TX 75771 or Wesley Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 70 Faith Circle, Weems, VA 22576.
Barbara Ann Penwell Barbara Ann Penwell went to be with the Lord on October 8, 2022. She was 83 years old. She lived in the of The Plains her whole life. She loved everything about the town and had so many friends that became family. She is survived by a daughter Terri Jeffries and two sons Michael Jeffries and daughter-in-law Maria and youngest son Jeff which has always been with her. She is also survived by three brothers Roger Leach, David Leach, and Russell Leach; sister Judy Simpson; four granddaughters Tracie Barnes, Adrienne Owens, Patricia Barley, Kimberly Lunsford; two grandsons Robbie Lunsford, Christopher Jeffries; nine great grandchildren Mikey James, Jordan, Lexi, Tanner, Aidyn, Sydney, Will, Demitri, David, Lillie, Rosaylyn; eight nephews, five nieces and numerous cousins as well. She is preceded in death by her husband William Penwell; daughter Barbara June Jeffries; mother Mary Ann Leach; her father Douglas Welby Leach; and a brother Sammy Leach. When she was feeling well, she loved to cook and go on Sunday Rides. She was very faithful to the Lord and loved going to her Baptist Church when she could. She will always be missed and loved. Go rest high on that mountain mama. You are now at peace with the Lord no more suffering. Services will be private. Please visit www.roystonfh.com
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OBITUARIES Earl Frank Brown
Patsy L. Gartner Patsy L. Gartner, 82, entered into God’s Kingdom on October 6, 2022. Patsy was born at the Columbia Hospital for Women in Washington, DC on June 19, 1940 to James and Francis Curtis. Patsy is survived by her loving husband Wayne Gartner, stepsons Brad Gartner, his wife Olivia and William Gartner, his wife Rebecca, Granddaughter Lindsey Gartner, Great Grandson Caiden Gartner, special cousins Jane Scott (Scottie), her husband Author, and Curt Weed, his wife Mary, and special friends Pam Minter, Pat and Bill Layman. Patsy was known by all to be a devoted wife, hard worker, and lover of all dogs, especially beagles. She leaves behind her beloved beagle, Puddin. The family will receive friends Wednesday October 19, 2022 at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA from 5-7pm. A funeral service will be held Thursday October 20, 2022 in the funeral home chapel starting at 11a.m. Interment will follow in the Sudley United Methodist Church Cemetery, 5308 Sudley Rd., Manassas, VA. In lieu of flowers, Patsy requests that donations be made to the Fauquier County SPCA at http://www.fauquierspca.com.
Earl Frank Brown, 81, of Sebastian, FL, passed October 8, 2022. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, 12:00 pm, at Joynes Funeral Home, Inc., 29 N. Third St., Warrenton, VA, 20186. Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com
Mary Noland Mary Noland, 91 of Warrenton, VA passed away on Oct. 15, 2022. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at presstime. Please contact Moser Funeral Home (540)347-3431 for further information.
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Rentals — Apartments
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Livestock
Firewood
FALL your new home While There Are Vacancies At One of Our Properties!
540-349-4297 l TDD 711
Steeplechase Manor
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Coming Soon, Amissville, 1BR, ideal for retired, LR, Kit, Storage, 1K/mo, utils incl, possible reduced rent for yard work. 540-937-3439 Efficiency, furnished, utilities incl (not internet), Amissville, $725/ mo. Available only through mid Feb. 540-937-9832
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Charming 3/4BR, 3BA, W/D, CAC, deck, detached 2 car garg w/ workshop on 3 acs 5 mls to Warrenton. $1,950/mo. Ref & dep. 540.408.2915
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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 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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Rentals — Houses
3BR, 1BA house, Rappahannock Co. nice yard, outbuilding. 15 min to Warrenton. 1500/mo 540-937-5160
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Firewood
Firewood & Fire Pit Wood seasoned hdwd, $280/cord + del. over 15 mls from Nokesville. 703-577-1979 Firewood for sale $325 a truck load of oak and cherry delivery included. (540) 762-1817
FIREWOOD
MIXED $125; OAK $145, BY THE LOAD + del. 540-878-9735; 540-364-2682 Classified Ads Work Call 540.270.4931
Rentals — Houses
Furniture/ Appliances
5pc BR set, Sorrento Chris Madden Collection. dresser, mirror, 2-nightstands, chest. 571-344-4300 Looney Toons Bugs Bunny animatied, telemania, talking phone, excel, 6 answers 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 Tom Seely cherry oak, modern traditional DR set, table, 6 chairs, china. 703-369-2029
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Lawn/Garden Equipment
John Deere 750 Tractor, 4WD, 940 hrs. w/ tire chains, John Deere 6’ Snow Blade, 3pt Woods 6500 Backhoe, new starter, new water pump. Year 1989. $10K OBO. Motivated to Sell. (586) 744-3053
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Miscellaneous For Sale
11 piece stainless steel grill set. New. 571-344-4300 45 RPM record collection original 50’s, 60’s app 2500 various prices 571-344-4300. 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. 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 Samsung, Blueray Disc Player, BD-P3600 sireless,1080HD, new in box. 571-344-4300 SI magazines also swimsuit issues 1970present M Jackson mag (3), 78 RPM records 571-344-4300 Place your ad today 888-351-1660 540.270.4931
ALPACAS
Herd for Sale 12 Boys & 12 Girls
Clover Meadows Farm Alpacas 15618 Vint Hill Rd, Gainesville, VA 20155 703-231-8241 Miscellaneous
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YA N K E E M E M O R A BILIA - Mantle, Jeter, Dimaggio, Yearbooks (70’s - 80’s), Figurines, Plates, Books, Magazines, Cards, Miscellanious Items 571-344-4300 Miscellaneous
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FREON WANTED:
Certified buyer looking to buy R11, R12, R500 & more! Call Clarissa: 312-535-8384
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Pets
LOST & FOUND ADOPTIONS TOO!
FAUQUIER SPCA 540-788-9000 www. fauquierspca.com e-mail fspca@ fauquierspca.com Business
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For all your heating and cooling needs. Rc´s AC Service and Repair, 540-349-7832 or 540-428-9151 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 ADS Work 540.270.4931
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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
Miscellaneous For Sale
Lawn/Garden
BUSINESS LIQUIDATION
CLEAN-UP; FENCE REPAIRS; LAWN CARE; TREE & STUMP REMOVAL; SCRAP REMOVAL; SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS. CALL KURT JENKINS, HONEST AND RELIABLE. 540-717-2614 SNOW REMOVAL TOO!!
SATURDAY, October 22nd, SUNDAY, October 23rd 10 am to 5 pm 14273 Goldvein Road Goldvein, VA 22720 Atti-cat Insulation blow-in machine, wet tile saw, drills, generators, saws, wood doors, 30lb air hammers, power wash machine w/2 wands, sunk - pump, portable A/C units, shampoo/steamer, fans, wheel barrels, ladders, hand tools and more! CASH ONLY richarddavis703@gmail.com 703.420.9002
Announcements Hygiene, toiletries, new clothes, shoes, mentoring/training classes for families in need.
The 1st Saturday of every month. 9am-11:30am. CDR Resource Center will be at Faith Christian Church & International Outreach Center, 6472 Duhollow Rd., Warrenton
NUTTERS PAINTING & SERVICES Call Erik 540-522-3289 Home
376 Improvement Addison´s Building & Remodeling. Additions, basements, b a t h r o o m s , sundecks, repairs. Licensed Insured. 540-244-2869 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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Lawn/Garden
GORMANS TREE AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES. Seasonal Clean up. Snow removal, grinding, mowing, take downs. Free estimates. 540-222-4107; 540-825-1000
YARD CLEAN UP
TREE WORK 540-878-9735; 540-364-2682 Sport Utility
665 Vehicles
2000 JEEP CJ, 125K miles, 4 cyl., 5 speed. AC 540-812-4920
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Legal Notices ABC Licenses
Garage/Yard Sales
Holiday Bazaar
Saturday November 5, 2022 10 am to 3 pm Food and Bake Goods Vender Spaces available for $25.00each 14019 Glenkirk Road, Gainesville, Va. 20155 contact Mount Pleasant Baptist Church at 703-754-4685 to reserve Garage/Yard Sales
Holiday Craft Show, Bazaar and Bake Sale Sat. Nov. 5, 2022; 8am-2pm Dumfries UMC; 3890 Cameron St; Dumfries, VA. 22026 info: 703-221-7440
Garage/
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Bealeton, 6402 Beales Ct. 22712. 11/5; 10a to 4p Furn, toys, clths, wheel chairs too much to list.
540.270.4931
Garage/Yard Sales 4521 Cantor Lane, Warrenton. Saturday October 22nd, from 9a-3p. Moving out sale: cookware, cosmetics, jewelry, books, movies, goat milk products, China, new clothes, purses (new and used), and furniture.
Call Jeanne Cobert 540-270-4931 fauquier.com
Legal Notices
TOWN OF WARRENTON
ATTENTION CRAFTERS & WOOD WORKERS!!!
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Halloween, Xmas, all seasons shadow boxes, wood working, shirts, mugs, tools, purses, paint, glues & guns, bells, plates, books, vinyl, mail boxes. Too much to list. Call for appt. 540-878-6594
Garage/Yard Sales St. Stephen’s Episcopal ECW
650 Alwington Blvd. Warrenton, 20186 $50 per supports Warrenton Baptist Church Children´s Ministry.
Date notice posted at establishment: 10/11/2022 Note: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.
Garage/Yard Sales
Garage/Yard Sales
FALL FESTIVAL CALLING ALL VENDORS Oct. 29; Rain 11/5; 10a-3p
Full name(s) of owner(s): The Spanish Wine Importers, LLC Trading as: Well Crafted Wine & Beverage Co. 6781 Kennedy Road, Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia, 20187 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Wine Importer and Wine Wholesaler´s license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Travis Vernon, Owner
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PIG ROAST & SILENT AUCTION
October 29, 2022 -5pm-8pm 8695 OLD DUMFRIES ROAD, CATLETT, VA For info: 540-788-4619
Laurie5436@msn.com
Garage/Yard Sales
HARVEST FESTIVAL & YARD SALE 10/22 - 8a-3p Sonshine Bible Church
2161 Colvin Road, Amissville, VA 20106 Breakfast (8am) - Biscuits & Gravy Lunch: 10:30am - Catfish Basket & Chili Hotdogs & BBQ Live Bluegrass Music, Hayrides, free pumpkins for kids. Shopping for everyone!! Info Call or Text Beverly, 540-522-2366
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Notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Town of Warrenton will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 5:00 PM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 21 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia, on the following item(s): BZA # 2022-3 – Application for an Appeal pursuant Article 11-3.12 of the Town of Warrenton 2006 Zoning Ordinance, to a Zoning Determination made by the Zoning Administrator rendered on August 9, 2022, as to the official zoning district for 61 Winchester Street. The Zoning Determination noted the zoning district for the subject parcel as Residential (R-6) and the applicant contends the zoning district is Central Business District (CBD) or split zoned CBD/R-6. The Comprehensive Plan identifies the property as Old Town Mixed Use/Old Town District. The applicant is Keith Macdonald. The property owner is 61 Winchester Street LLC. GPIN: 6984-34-7492-000. People having an interest in the above are invited to participate in the hearing and state their opinion regarding the above issues. Copies of all applications and full versions of the proposed Appeal are available for review in the Department of Community Development located at 21 Main Street, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Town of Warrenton desires to make its programs, services, facilities and activities accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need accommodations or auxiliary services, please contact the Town as far in advance as possible.
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Employment Full Time
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545 Employment
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545 Employment
PT/FT Warehouse/Delivery Assistant
for Tri-County Feeds in Marshall, VA. We seek reliable & personable individuals to assist the warehouse/delivery depts. We offer paid vaca & sick leave, bonus incentives, training, employee discounts, more. Must be 18 or older with reliable transportation, able to lift 50-100 lbs repeatedly, & be part of a team. Contact jason@ tricountyfeeds.com.
Local 602) will accept applications for Applications will be taken online ONLY starting Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. and closing on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. Please visit to apply • Minimum Age 18 by August 15, 2023 • High School Graduate by June 30, 2023 • Or GED All Documents must be uploaded to the application website: 1. Valid driver’s license or state issued Picture 2. 3. 4. DD214 (for veterans of military service only) 5. Transcript of High School Grades OR High school seniors must present a letter on verifying graduation before June 30, 2023 with Transcript of High School Grades OR will be accepted. Visit www.acenet.edu for further information) Any and all foreign documents must be accompanied by a translation of that document and a letter from your embassy stating its authenticity. If the document is a diploma and/or transcript, the letter must also document the equivalency of said diploma and/or transcript. You may apply only once during the application period. acceptance may be contingent on ability to pass drug and background screening. Please visit our website for more details at https://602training.org/application-process against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title
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LEAD TEACHERS & ASSISTANT TEACHERS Full or Part Time
Walnut Grove Child Care 540-347-0116 or 540-349-9656
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Full Time Employment
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Heavy Equipment Operators & Laborers Join our General Excavation Company with over 30 years of experience completing the highest quality work in our area. Benefits include medical, dental, vacation, retirement. Call Monomoy Services, 540-364-0441 Our work is all local. E.O.E.
FT Delivery Driver
for Tri-County Feeds in Marshall. We seek dedicated professionals, exp´d in driving 24’ box trucks. No CDL necessary. We offer paid vaca & sick leave, bonus incentives, training, employee discounts, more. Must be 18 or older, clean driving record, able to lift 50-100 lbs repeatedly, & be team player. Contact jason@tricountyfeeds. com.
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NOTICE Seeking Applicants for Fauquier County Board of Zoning Appeals Notice is hereby given that the 20th Judicial Circuit Court of Virginia will make an appointment to fill two positions on the Fauquier County Board of Zoning Appeals. Any interested persons desiring to apply for these positions shall, no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, the 21st day of October, 2022, file in writing their résumé with the Fauquier County Attorney’s Office, Attention: Mary Catherine Anderson, 10 Hotel Street, 2nd Floor, Warrenton, VA 20186. Alternatively, they may file their résumé electronically with Alejandra Rueda, Chief of Staff, Loudoun County Circuit Court, at the following email address: alejandra.rueda@ loudoun.gov. Questions about the Board of Zoning Appeals and its function may be directed to Adam Shellenberger, Chief of Planning in the Fauquier County Department of Community Development Office, at (540) 422-8210.
Digital Editor Responsibilities include but not limited to digital content of The Fauquier Times and The Prince William Times. As the newsroom staff member responsible for digital strategy and for day-to-day management of all digital content including web and email products, the digital editor curates, edits and writes social media posts. They also produce interactive features, galleries and video – that are timely, compelling and drive audience engagement. The job requires solid news judgment, strong editing and headline-writing skills and familiarity with SEO and site analytics. Strong candidates will have the ability to join the highest standards for content with ambitious traffic and engagement and revenue objectives. You will also manage main social media feeds (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok) with goal of extending the Times newspapers’ brand and building audience engagement. We require: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 2-3 years experience in online news operation and use of content management systems,and in the analysis of audience metrics and proven ability to maximize audience. Must also have expertise in social media platforms, headline writing, copyediting,familiarity with AP Style, SEO and video production experience. We offer flexible office/remote work environment. Contact: rearl@fauquier.com Robin Earl, managing editor, Fauquier Times Equal Opportunity Employer
Groundman ♦Start Now♦
Must have 5 years exp operating a c h i p p e r & chainsaw. Top pay, benefits, 5 day work week.
540-687-6796 703-571-4064
Full Time Employment
General yard work $15.00/hr (Marshall). Contact Tom 703-282-0071 Groundman ♦Start Now♦
Must have 5 years exp operating a c h i p p e r & chainsaw. Top pay, benefits, 5 day work week.
540-687-6796 703-571-4064
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for Midas of Warrenton Appy in person: 241 Broadview Ave. Warrenton, VA 20186 No phone calls please.
EXP. CLASS A CDL DRIVER for Excavating company. Duties include: hauling stone/dirt, moving equipment and operating a dump truck with trailer. Call: Monomoy Services, 540-364-0441.
Bookkeeper - Accounting
Warrenton, VA national commercial land services firm has an immediate part time (30 +/- hours/week) opening for a bookkeeper, detail oriented, ability to multi-task, MS Office knowledge , Excel and Quickbooks a must. Industry related training will be provided. Send resume & salary expectations to: MKA at: info@mkassociates.com
INSTALLERS for Ceramic and Carpet. OFFICE ASSISTANT Early’s Carpet, Inc. Amissville, VA Call Donna: 540-937-5500
Seeking Creative Individuals
Northern VA. Furniture Restoration and Millwork Finishing firm, seeking creative individuals with the desire to use your wood working skills, furniture repair, color matching and finishing skills as well. English speaking or bilingual preferred, along with good social skills and clean driving record a must. Energetic male or female with the ability to embrace growing opportunities that come with our impeccable reputation.This is the perfect opportunity to learn and grow with other artisans in the industry. Send Resume to: info@aqualityfinish.com
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BUSINESS SERVICE DIRECTORY Heating and Air Conditioning For all your
Heating and Cooling needs, call on
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Additional Services Jenkins Services Owner: Kurt Jenkins FREE ESTIMATES 540-717-2614 LIMB & TREE CLEAN UP, FENCE REPAIRS, LAWN CARE, TREE & STUMP REMOVAL, DECK REPAIRS, SCRAP REMOVAL, YARD CLEAN UP, SMALL ENGINE REPAIR, EXCAVATION WORK AVAILABLE
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