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Citing fallout from criminal conduct, Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company requests full-time career staffing By Coy Ferrell
Times Staff Writer
Officials at Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company maintain that negative publicity stemming from revelations about a sexual misconduct incident and another criminal incident there has made it impossible to keep enough volunteers to adequately staff the station. Now, the organization is asking for the county to fill the gap — at a yearly cost of more than a million taxpayer dollars. It was first publicly reported this summer that a 16-year-old girl had been the victim of a criminal sexual incident at the station in 2018 and that she sued the organization last year, alleging that there was systemic indifference to sexual misconduct involving juveniles at the station. Hiring 12 new career firefighters to staff the Warrenton station 24 hours a day, seven days per week would cost the county $1.1 million per year, according to a budget office estimate. Supervisors expressed openness to the idea at an Oct. 14 work session, but nothing was decided. One supervisor suggested that structural changes to the county’s fire and rescue accountability structures might be necessary before See WVFC, page 6
More news from county supervisors • Taxable real estate values have risen by almost 26% in four years, according to recently released reassessment data. • Supervisors passed a 40-cent-per-pack tax on cigarettes. • An asphalt production plant was approved for industrial-zoned property in Midland. • Supervisors allocated federal stimulus funds to establish a crisis-intervention center in Warrenton to monitor people experiencing mental health crises. • A vote on a zoning amendment meant to bring the application process for large religious venues in line with that for non-religious facilities was again delayed. • Several people addressed supervisors about a recent traffic crash at U.S. 17 and Old Tavern Road and especially the intersection’s frequent use by young drivers. See full coverage of the board’s Oct. 14 meeting beginning on page 2.
Inmate at Fauquier jail suffers brain injury during fight By Robin Earl
according to the criminal Times Staff Writer complaint. “I watched a video of the incident, and it apAn inmate at the Faupears that [the victim] was quier County Adult Deunconscious while [Lewtention Center suffered is] was striking him in the a brain injury after behead,” the complaint said. ing beaten repeatedly in The alleged incident the head by another instemmed from a “vermate Oct. 14, according bal altercation that beto a criminal complaint Michael Anthony came physical inside their filed by a Fauquier decell block,” according to Lewis tective. The inmate who the criminal complaint. allegedly assaulted the victim has “During the altercation, [the victim] been charged with felony malicious advised that he was done and [Lewwounding. is] had won the fight. [Lewis] advised The victim, a 36-year-old man, was him that he was not done and construck in the head several times by tinued to strike [the victim] with a 25-year-old Michael Lewis, of Norfolk, closed fist in the head several times.”
Sgt. Steven Lewis (no relation to the accused) of the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office said that according to the video record, the altercation began at 11:47 a.m. and ended at 11:53 a.m. “At 12:05 p.m. [the victim] walked out of his cell and talked to a deputy in the cell block. The deputy noticed signs of physical injury,” Lewis said. He added that the victim was treated onsite before paramedics arrived and transported him to Fauquier Hospital. The criminal complaint said that the victim was later transferred to a Fairfax hospital and sedated because of a brain injury; he was released two days later, according to the sheriff’s See INMATE, page 15
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The Oct. 14 rally to boost Republican gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin was billed as a “parents matter” event.
Youngkin visits Warrenton By Robin Earl and Liam Bowman Times Staff Writers
Republican gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin visited Warrenton Oct. 14 to hold a campaign rally at Eva Walker Memorial Park. With polls showing a narrow race, Youngkin has been touring the commonwealth to drum up support. Taking the stage before a crowd of about 300 enthusiastic supporters, Youngkin stressed the differences between himself and his opponent, former governor Terry McAuliffe, decrying the Democratic candidate’s plans for “big government,” as well as the years of “liberal leadership” in Richmond. See YOUNGKIN, page 12
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Reassessment report projects 26% increase in taxable real estate values By Coy Ferrell
Times Staff Writer
Taxable real estate value in Fauquier County is projected to increase by nearly 26% next year, according to Fauquier County Revenue Commissioner Eric Maybach. The reassessment of real estate values has been taking place over the past 12 months. Under the county’s ordinance, reassessments take place every four years. Owners of real estate may visit r-reo.fauquiercounty.gov to see the preliminary taxable value of their property. Owners may dispute the reassessment values through Nov. 19, and a letter was mailed Monday to real estate holders with more information. Taxable value is projected to increase to $15.4 billion from $12.8 billion, an increase of 25.6%, Maybach told county supervisors at a work session Oct. 14. Tax relief programs for elderly and disabled property owners will most likely reduce the effective taxable value by about three percentage points, he explained. The current overall real estate tax rate is 99.4 cents per $100 of value. Real estate taxes are by far the largest source of local revenue for the county, accounting for $102 million of the $160 million local revenue in the current budget. The county’s budget totals $341 million this year — more than half is funded by state and federal dollars — including $165 million dedicated to the school division. County officials emphasized that an increase in real estate values won’t necessarily mean an equivalent increase in actual real estate tax paid. Tax rates for 2022 will be determined by supervisors during next March’s budget adoption process — which includes public hearings — and supervisors could choose to lower the tax rate to offset some or all of the increase in taxable value. “For most people, this is a revaluation from the valuation in 2018,
which was assessed in 2017,” said Deputy County Administer Erin Kozanecki. “Something for citizens to keep in mind: … tax rates won’t be determined until March 2022.” When 2018 reassessment values took effect, for instance, taxable value increased by 12.7%, according to Maybach. But county supervisors lowered the tax rate the following year from $1.039 to 98.2 cents, meaning the effective tax rate increased by about 7% — not by almost 13%. At least some increase to the effective tax rate is likely, however. The projected increase in real estate values — and therefore revenues — was cited as recently as Thursday’s supervisors meeting as a factor in funding raises for county employees outside the school division, for instance. With the Oct. 14 unanimous vote to fund a 2% pay increase for those employees on top of a 3% raise passed earlier this year, the county has committed an additional $2.6 million annually to pay for those raises. Earlier this year, supervisors also committed $2.7 million annually to the school division to help fund pay raises for school employees. Major capital projects included in the county’s five-year plan may also spur the need for revenue beyond what is currently collected. A $55 million courthouse consolidation project is the largest capital expenditure included in the current budget; other major capital projects include the renovation and expansion of Taylor Middle School and improvements to the Central Sports Complex. This year’s preliminary reassessment report found that the actual market value of all land and buildings in Fauquier County is $16.9 billion, with about $1.5 billion of that value deferred for tax purposes under the county’s conservation tax-credit programs that incentivize keeping large tracts of land undeveloped. Reach Coy Ferrell at cferrell@ fauquier.com
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Oak View National Bank announces chairman, vice chairman Oak View National Bank announces the election of Michael A. Ewing as chairman of the board and chief executive officer and Earl H. Douple, Jr. as vice chairman and lead outside director. Ewing has over 40 years of experience in the financial services field. Previously, Ewing served as president and CEO of Marshall National Bank and Trust Company. He earned a Bachelor of Science from Virginia Tech and is a graduate of the Virginia Bankers Association School of Bank Management and the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University. Douple has been a member of the
bank’s board of directors since the bank opened its doors in 2009, serving as its chairman for the last three years. He is retired from professional life. Douple is a graduate of Dickinson College. He holds a Master of Laws from Georgetown University and a Master of Business Administration from The Darden School at the University of Virginia. “We are privileged to have such an esteemed and connected group of individuals willing to serve on our oard,” commented Ewing. “Their knowledge, expertise, and deep commitment to the bank and the community has been instrumental to our success.”
COVID-19 snapshot Tuesday, Oct. 19 New cases of coronavirus
Virginia: 1,617 Tuesday; 7-day average of 1,983 Fauquier: 9 Tuesday; 7-day average of 18; 6,827 cases to date Perspective: The seven-day average of new cases in the state has been on the decline since Sept. 14.
Seven-day positivity average (total PCR tests vs. positive tests)
Virginia: 6.8% Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District: 10.1% Perspective: The positivity average in the state has been decreasing since Sept. 9
In the school division
Positive cases since school opened on Aug. 11: 415; 299 in children, 116 in staff Quarantined: 132 students, 4 staff (as of Oct. 14) Perspective: There are currently 25 active cases of COVID-19, 17 students and 8 staffers. People stay on the active list for 10 days after first reporting an infection. Superintendent of Schools David Jeck said Aug. 31 that the overwhelming majority of students (95%) who have quarantined have tested negative for COVID-19.
Hospitalizations
Virginia: 76 on Tuesday; 7-day average is 75 Fauquier: 285 total; 25 in August, 37 in September, 23 for October so far Perspective: The Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association data for Oct. 19 states that 1,386 Virginians are hospitalized with COVID-19. The sevenday average number of hospitalizations (1,454) rose dramatically between July 11 and Sept. 9 but is on the decline. In the health district, seven children younger than 10 and eight between 10 and 19 years old have been hospitalized. In the state, 534 younger than 10 have been hospitalized; 611 between 10 and 19 years old have been hospitalized.
Deaths
Virginia: 52 Tuesday; 7-day average is 46 Fauquier: 85 to date Perspective: Tuesday, for the first time in the local health district, a child between 0 and 9 died from COVID-19. One person between the ages of 10 and 19 has died in the RRHD earlier this year.
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School community asks for improvements to U.S. 17 intersection By Coy Ferrell
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After two teenagers suffered “life threatening” injuries in a Sept. 21 collision at the intersection of U.S. 17 and Old Tavern Road, several people asked county supervisors last week to do something to improve the safety of the intersection. Not including last month’s crash, there have been 21 crashes at the intersection since 2016, causing two fatalities and 14 injuries. Supervisors passed a resolution Oct. 14 asking the Virginia Department of Transportation to “seek public input to explore and develop both short-term and long-term solutions,” while acknowledging that safety issues at the intersection are “unlikely to be mitigated by any low-cost countermeasures.” The intersection is 66th on the list of priorities for potential safety improvements in the Culpeper District, the VDOT planning region that encompasses nine counties and one city. Supervisors indicated that they will pursue a state funding grant when the next application period for Smart Scale, a grant program for road projects prioritized by localities, opens next year. A recent VDOT study of the intersection — conducted at the request of Supervisor Holder Trumbo (Scott District) — found that eliminating left turns from Old Tavern Road onto U.S. 17 south and adding a U-turn farther north on the highway would be the most effective way to improve safety at the intersection. Josue Salamanca, 17, and Hannah Meixner, 16, were each airlifted to the NOVA Fairfax Hospital trauma center after the Sept. 21 crash; both attend Fauquier High School. Salamanca was attempting to turn left from Old Tavern Road onto U.S. 17 south when his vehicle — Meixner was the only passenger — was struck by a northbound station wagon on U.S. 17, according to the Virginia State
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Wakefield School student Abigail Christensen addresses county supervisors Oct. 14. Police. The driver of the station wagon sustained “minor” injuries. Salamanca, who bore the brunt of the impact, has required several surgeries and is still hospitalized, his parents said Monday. His rehabilitation treatments seem to be progressing well, however. “He’s definitely come very far in a few short weeks,” his mother said. Meixner was released from the hospital several days after the crash. She previously attended Wakefield School, located a few miles north of the intersection, and she and Salamanca were driving home after attending a volleyball game between Wakefield and Highland schools. “Everyone had marked their calendars for Sept. 21 because it was the long-awaited game,” Abigail
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Christensen, a volleyball player at Wakefield, told supervisors at their Oct. 14 meeting. Christensen said she has known Meixner well since elementary school and had invited her and Salamanca to the Sept. 21 rivalry game. “On my way home that night I drove by the same intersection,” said Christensen. “As a new driver. that intersection makes me even more nervous than it ever did before. … I ask you to prevent this story from becoming the story of another teenager.” The heads of both Wakefield and Highland schools also addressed supervisors. “Every day we think about what can happen to our kids,” said Highland Head of School Hank Berg. About twothirds of Wakefield students travel through the intersection on a typical school day, added Ashley Harper, Wakefield’s head of school. A statement from Meixner’s mother asked for “immediate changes” to the intersection, asking officials to restrict left turns from Old Tavern Road. She said that crossing the intersection onto U.S. 17 is like a real-life version of the video game “Frogger.” Trumbo said that he would do everything he could in his capacity to push for improvements but pointed out that the state transportation department has the primary responsibility — and funding — for road projects. He urged residents to lobby their representatives in the Virginia General Assembly. He also implored residents to drive more cautiously. “Yes, some of these spots are dangerous … but what I see so much of is just pitifully bad driving,” said Trumbo. “This is getting ridiculous. And I intend to approach the sheriff … to look to see if we can get more enforcement out on the roads.” Reach Coy Ferrell at cferrell@fauquier.com
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The speed limit has been lowered to 35 miles per hour for traffic approaching the Interstate 66 interchange from the south on U.S. 17.
Traffic pattern changes at U.S. 17, I-66 interchange
Traffic turning left onto Interstate 66 west from U.S. 17 north will now have the right-of-way at the Exit 28 interchange just outside Marshall. A stop sign has been installed to halt through traffic approaching the interchange from the north on Winchester Road; southbound drivers coming from Marshall may now turn right onto I-66 west using a dedicated turn lane. The new traffic pattern, which was implemented Monday, will “address a significant history of crashes at the interchange entrance ramps,” according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. The speed limit has also been lowered to 35 miles per
hour for drivers approaching the interchange from the south on U.S. 17. “This change in the traffic pattern is an incremental solution to the crashes at the interchange involving vehicles making left turns onto I-66 and traffic on 17,” said VDOT engineer Mark Nesbit in a press release. The interchange will be the subject of two major VDOT projects that are currently scheduled to break ground in 2029. Funded entirely by the state through the Smart Scale grant program, the combined $16.4 million improvements will include a roundabout on the north side of the interchange and restricting crossover traffic patterns on the south side.
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Flags in project The John D. Sudduth American Legion Post 72 is planning the Flags in project honoring U.S. Military Veterans buried in the Warrenton Cemetery on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 9 a.m. Volunteers will place U.S. flags on 920 graves of identified veterans. The flags will stay in place until Saturday, Nov. 20. Volunteers are needed to place and remove the flags and may contact Lulu Baer: Flagsin72@gmail.com or Post 72 at 540-347-7740.
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Citing revelations of criminal conduct, Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company requests full-time career staffing WVFC, from page 1 supervisors would agree to fund the request from the Warrenton volunteer station. Volunteer companies in the county, which are private nonprofits despite receiving much of their operating budgets from public tax dollars, currently have broad administrative autonomy.
‘Low morale and angst’
A July 31 “emergency staffing request” from Sam Myers, then the volunteer fire company’s acting fire chief, to Fauquier County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management officials said that the negative publicity surrounding the criminal incidents had caused volunteers to leave the organization. “The recent media coverage of the WVFC by the subpar newspaper known as the Fauquier Times has caused staffing shortages within our organization,” said the document’s opening sentence. “Members are concerned and worried about slander and what potential off-base ‘news’ story may be run next,” Myers said at another point in the document. “This has caused low morale and angst as those here now have done nothing wrong and only want to serve their community in time of need.” The July 31 staffing request document was obtained last week by the Fauquier Times. It does not mention the criminal sexual misconduct or the allegations contained in the lawsuit as a reason for the loss of volunteers and did not dispute any specific allegation made by the victim of the 2018 offense.
Details about the request
The Warrenton station is the busiest of all 10 fire and rescue stations in the county. It has never been staffed with firefighters employed by the county since its incorporation in 1924, although the town of Warrenton has funded two full-time firefighters to staff the station for about five decades; those two paid staffers report to the station’s volunteer fire chief, who is elected by the company’s volunteer members. A fully professional medic station, while technically part of the same company, is located down the road from the Warrenton fire station and operates under the county’s professional chain of command. In the July 31 request, Myers asked for two additional firefighters to be assigned to the station for 30 days, and for a professional medic unit to be moved from the professional station to the volunteer station as well. “This one-month timeframe will be used to evaluate the staffing model and allow time for our membership to feel confident again in helping the organization and community without fear from the outlandish tabloid called Fauquier Times,” said Myers. That 30-day trial period was extended, and the county has been providing professional staffers to the volunteer company on an overtime basis since the beginning of August, Fauquier County Fire Chief Darren Stevens explained to county supervisors at an Oct. 14 work session. A Sept. 20 letter from the Warrenton volunteer station asked the county to make the arrangement permanent and provide round-the-clock professional staffing. This letter, signed by current Warrenton Volunteer Fire Chief Kevin Swain, only alluded to the publicity of the criminal and civil cases, referencing a “bad spot in our history” and “the current situation” when discussing the causes of the volunteer shortage. “It is a critical need that we continue to support them,” Stevens told supervisors, especially because Warrenton has specialized equipment that is not available at other stations in the county. Tom Marble, president of the county’s volun-
teer fire association, said that keeping stations staffed with volunteers during the day had been a “struggle” even before this year. “So, it’s been an inevitable thing … that we need to at least talk about staffing … and then we took a harder hit a couple of months ago,” he said. “We’re attempting a recruitment drive, and, of course, it takes several months for the training aspect,” Swain told supervisors. He said that it takes a year and a half to get new volunteers fully trained. Marble and Stevens expressed optimism about recruiting new volunteers for stations around the county, explaining that the number of new recruits receiving training is up from five years ago. But, they said, the gap in volunteer staffing now — especially in Warrenton — requires help from the county.
Recruiting in public schools
Volunteer stations are also actively recruiting within the school system, said Stevens and Marble, with 11 students currently in the recruiting “pipeline.” Marble said that interest among high schoolers has gone “way up” during the pandemic. “These kids – it’s one of the things they can do to get out,” he speculated. The Fauquier County School Division offers a “fire science” course, according to Tara Helkowski, the division’s spokesperson. “Typically, most of the students who register for the course are already volunteer members of a fire department or rescue squad,” she said. “For those students who are not, we work with our liaison to determine where may be the best placement for a student to be assigned, which typically is the facility that is closest to their residence or school. Fire science instruction is provided by paid members of emergency services, and we meet with staff annually to review the guidelines and expectations of the program. Background checks are required for all paid employees and non-paid volunteers who come into our schools to work with and/or recruit students directly.” On behalf of volunteer fire companies in the county, Bobby Tarr of the Orlean Volunteer Fire
Department “is active in working with staff … to identify students who may be interested in volunteering with emergency services,” she said. Helkowski said that the school division “vets all agencies in the spring and summer before the start of each year.” No changes to policies regarding interactions between students and volunteer fire companies were made since details about the 2018 criminal incident became public, she said. The state education department requires school divisions “annually to review its safety guidelines which encompasses volunteer guidelines,” she added.
Supervisor alludes to possible changes to accountability structure
Supervisors were generally open to the idea of providing professional staffing to the Warrenton station, although they came to no concrete conclusion. “Even adding the staff to overcome the challenges they are having now, long term, it’s going to benefit, be a county-wide resource,” said Board Chairman Chris Granger (Center District). But Granger, a professional firefighter in Prince William County, cautioned that if the county does provide permanent professional staffers at the Warrenton station, the accountability structure in the county may change. “At some point, an open dialogue is going to have to start about the structure of the fire and rescue system in Fauquier County,” he said. “There’s a lot of models to look at out there. I think that’s probably a conversation that has to start. … There’s a lot of mistakes around us on how it’s been done.” In response to an inquiry from the Fauquier Times this summer, Stevens said: “As separate legal entities, Fauquier County does not have any mechanism to reprimand these independent companies, their employees or their volunteers. Fauquier County only has policy and procedural controls over financial matters and the operational readiness of the companies. How and if Fauquier County’s policies can be adopted by the volunteer companies is something that is being explored.” See WVFC, page 7
Supervisors again delay vote on religious venue zoning amendment County supervisors have again put off voting on a proposed amendment to the county’s zoning ordinance that is intended to bring the approval process for large religious facilities in line with the process for non-religious buildings of the same scale. Supervisors agreed at their Oct. 14 meeting to amend the proposed language to clarify the county’s preference that large facilities of any type be built within service districts. Initially, the proposed amendment included a provision that religious buildings exceeding 10,000 square feet should be built on at least 10 acres. Currently, “places of worship” – regardless of scale — constructed in the county must obtain a special zoning permit, which is reviewed and either approved or denied by a vote of the Fauquier County Board of Zoning Appeals. Members of that board are appointed by a circuit court judge and are not accountable to any elected officials. The zoning board has little latitude to impose conditions on an application beyond what is specifically laid out in the county’s existing zoning laws or its comprehensive plan. The proposed zoning amendment would keep that approval process the same for “places of worship” applications of a smaller scale. But for religious venues exceeding 10,000 square feet or 300 seats, the amendment would require applicants to obtain a special exception
permit, which must undergo a review and vote by the Fauquier County Planning Commission (whose members are appointed by the board of supervisors) and county supervisors themselves. Although the minimum acreage requirement was “clearly waivable,” as one supervisor put it, during the special exception process, the updated proposed language eliminates the minimum acreage requirement entirely for religious facilities proposed in service districts. “If a group just sits down and reads and sees that 10 acres … they might immediately start looking for property in a rural area even if they might only need an acre in a service district,” said Board Chairman Chris Granger (Center District) last week. Rural areas would require a larger plot of land because there is no established infrastructure present – public water or parking, for instance -- outside of service districts. The minimum acreage requirement “certainly makes sense to me outside of service districts,” said Supervisor Holder Trumbo (Scott District), “but it doesn’t make sense to me in growth areas.” Because the language of the proposed ordinance has been changed, the county is legally required to conduct another public hearing on the matter; a hearing will be held Nov. 11 at the supervisors’ next meeting. — COY FERRELL
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WVFC, from page 6 Separately, the Warrenton Town Council held a closed session about the Warrenton station on Oct. 12, according to a letter sent the next day to the county government on behalf of the council. The letter indicated that the council had agreed in principle to stop paying for the two professional firefighters at the station, currently employed by the town. “While there was no formal action, they did express a unanimous desire to begin the process of transferring the two career staff members to the Fauquier County DFREM,” the letter read.
Background
A month before the July 31 emergency staffing request, the Fauquier Times first published information about a $2 million lawsuit filed in October 2020 against the fire company. The civil complaint describes a “culture of adult men pursuing minor female volunteers” that was allegedly pervasive at the fire company. The plaintiff in the lawsuit is a woman who, when she was 16 years old, was the victim of a criminal misconduct incident perpetrated by an adult volunteer Warrenton firefighter in 2018; the incident occurred at the station. That man eventually pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor sexual misconduct charge and was sentenced to 3 months in prison. The lawsuit alleges that the organization and its leaders did nothing to protect the victim, despite clear warnings that she was in danger of being sexually assaulted. Neither the criminal incident nor the lawsuit had been publicly reported before the first article was published June 30. The Fauquier Times’
Supervisors pass local tax on cigarettes Supervisors unanimously approved a tax of 40 cents per pack of cigarettes on Oct. 14. The tax will take effect Jan. 1 throughout the county and in the towns of Remington and The Plains but not in Warrenton, which already has a 20-cent tax on packs of cigarettes. For packs of less than 20, the tax will be 2 cents per cigarette. Although a public hearing was held before the vote, no member of the public chose to speak and the tax passed with a unanimous vote. The tax will not apply to cigars, pipe tobacco or to e-cigarette products. Earlier this year, County Administrator Paul McCulla recommended using revenue from the tax for “one-time needs or payas-you-go capital costs.” Tentative projections from the county budget office estimate that imposing the tax will create about $450,000 in net yearly tax revenue. — COY FERRELL
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reporting has relied on publicly available documents, and the fire company has not disputed the accuracy of the Times’ reporting in any detail and has repeatedly refused to comment about what, if anything, has been done since to prevent similar incidents in the future. Speaking to allegations that systemic sexual abuse of minors took place at the station, the lawsuit alleges that WVFC Lt. Chris Sager was in a sexual relationship with a second child volunteer at the time of the 2018 criminal offense. Sager was also the head of the “junior first responder program,” responsible for overseeing children volunteering at the station. Sager has not returned requests from the Fauquier Times to confirm or deny this allegation. The fire company argued in court that it couldn’t be sued because it operates as a charity and that the juvenile victim was receiving “charitable services” in the form of job training at the time of the sexual offense. Fire company attorneys also tried to have the lawsuit dismissed based on the legal doctrine of “sovereign immunity.” Those and other arguments failed after a judge rejected each of the fire company’s arguments and ruled July 21 that the lawsuit had an adequate legal basis to proceed to decide whether the allegations are true. The organization and the victim agreed last month to begin negotiations for an out-of-court settlement. The Fauquier Times also published a story July 28 with information about the organization’s current president, Brandon Phelps, and his criminal conviction last year for threatening to kill two fellow volunteer firefighters. The fire company did not dispute any of the information contained in police and court documents either before or after the story was published; the reports published in the Times relied entirely on police and court documents obtained under public records laws. When asked for comment by the Fauquier Times on Friday, Swain said that he had forwarded the questions to one of the fire company’s attorneys. The attorney said Monday that he had no comment on the questions. Fire company representatives have previously cited the ongoing litigation when refusing to comment in detail about allegations or efforts to prevent future sexual assaults at the station. Reach Coy Ferrell at cferrell@ fauquier.com
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Supervisors approve Midland asphalt plant By Liam Bowman
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The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors voted 3-1 Oct. 14 to approve a special exception permit for an asphalt plant in the Midland Service District. The applicant, Allan Myers, Inc., could begin construction within six to nine months, according to the Fauquier Department of Community Development. The plant will be constructed on roughly 18 acres of industrially zoned property near the Warrenton-Fauquier Airport. The company’s proposal, according to a community development report, includes a 1.5-acre plant complex and nearly 10 acres for the storage of raw materials. Once constructed, the report said, the plant could operate 24 hours per day and produce up to 300 tons of asphalt per hour at maximum capacity. During peak season, June through October, trucks from the plant would make an average of 414 daily trips, according to company estimates. Maximum capacity for the plant would be 720 daily trips. The plant has faced substantial resistance from area residents, primarily over traffic concerns. When the Allan Myers application went before the board of supervisors last month, county officials received hundreds of public comments opposing the plant. At that point, supervisors voted to defer the final vote, pending a review of the plant’s potential traffic impact. The application was subsequently amended to address the traffic issues. According to the final resolution passed by supervisors, traffic generated by the plant’s operation will be limited to 450 trips per day; the company will be required to conduct traffic assessments of the plant’s access roads after one year and three years of operation. After several supervisors spoke of the need to im-
“We’ve got a service district here … traffic is going to be an issue almost no matter what. We need to look for solutions to the traffic issue if we want to fill in this industrial zoning.” TIMES STAFF PHOTO/ROBIN EARL
A sign at the intersection of Catlett and Old Carolina roads protests the recently approved Midland asphalt plant. The plant has faced significant public resistance, mainly over traffic concerns. prove roads in the Midland area — particularly the intersection of Catlett Road (Va. 28) and Midland Road -- Allan Myers committed $500,000 toward funding area road improvements. The special exception permit will be valid for five years. “We’ve got a service district here … traffic is going to be an issue almost no matter what,” said Supervisor Holder Trumbo (Scott District). “We need to look for solutions to the traffic issue if we want to fill in this industrial zoning.” Several supervisors have suggested applying for Smart Scale funding through VDOT to make improvements to the intersection of Germantown Road and Catlett Road (Va. 28). Such improvements could cost as much as $8 million, according to community development, and would take at least eight years to complete. “[Route] 28 is not going to get better – it’s going to get worse,” said Supervisor Mary Leigh McDaniel (Marshall District). “We need to be thinking ahead … and the money is a good start.” At the Oct. 14 public hearing, Greg Ashwell,
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a local attorney representing Allan Myers, took issue with the five-year term limit of the special exception permit. Granting the permit on a temporary basis, he argued, adds a level of uncertainty that’s not ideal for such a large operation. “We’re talking about millions of dollars of investment that may be only good for five years,” said Ashwell. “A five-year window on a project like this makes financing essentially impossible … [the permit] vanishes like Cinderella at twelve o’clock.” But Trumbo said that the five-year term limit was a “level of comfort” that the supervisors needed to approve the application. The five-year “deadline,” Trumbo continued, would ensure that Allan Myers complies with all the county’s provisions. After the five-year term expires, Allan Myers would have to file an application for renewal that would go before the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors for approval, said county attorney Tracy Gallehr. Supervisor Chris Butler (Lee District) was the sole vote against the asphalt plant. Supervisor Rick Gerhardt (Cedar Run) recused himself from the vote; his employer, Smith-Midland, Corp., does business with Allan Myers. Reach Liam Bowman at lbowman@fauquier.com
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Ken Smith, owner of Cool Lawn Farm in Remington, was honored with the Kitty P. Smith Conservation Award by Citizens of Fauquier County.
Dairy farmer Ken Smith sees himself as a caretaker His family, his employees, his cows, the land: ‘They are my responsibility’ By Robin Earl
Times Staff Writer
During an interview and photo op last week, Ken Smith of Cool Lawn Farm in Remington answered a half dozen phone calls, sorted out an unexpected delivery, directed employees and gave a young Holstein a little extra attention. He did it all with the calm, understated competence that comes with a lifetime of experience. Because Smith was monitoring the grinding of corn during the “photo shoot,” he could only spare a few minutes to get his picture taken. The farm needs to grind 30,000 bushels of corn to feed the operation’s 2,000 dairy cows over the winter. It wasn’t that Smith was distracted. His answers were thoughtful; his attention was complete, until he needed to turn away to the next task; then his focus was all in on that task. Smith’s son Ben Smith said it was pretty typical of his dad. “Yes, that’s a good description of how he is. It’s a useful skill.” It’s one that Smith must have honed over 48 years as a dairy farmer in southern Fauquier County. Every day is different, he said. With 18 employees and 950 acres to oversee, it’s more than a fulltime job, and he wouldn’t have it any other way. “I have an attachment to the animals, an attachment to the sunrise and the sunset. It you have that, you don’t ever have a bad day. “Sometimes I get tired,” the 70-year-old admitted, “but the next day I’m just happy to be taking it on again.” Smith doesn’t see himself as an employer or a
The Kitty Smith Conservation Award
Citizens for Fauquier County’s Kitty P. Smith Conservation Award was created in 2015 to honor conservation efforts exemplified by Kitty Smith, who earned a doctorate in agricultural science and was chosen by the CFFC for devoting “her entire subsequent life to the preservation of her rural Fauquier heritage.” Smith worked for the Piedmont Environmental Council, was the chair of the CFFC’s Land Use Committee, and was an “effective opponent of the kind of exurban sprawl that has engulfed much of Loudoun and Prince William counties,” the CFFC has said. The award comes with $1,000, which the recipient can give to a local charity. Founded in 1968, CFFC is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to local land conservation efforts.
Winners of the Kitty P. Smith Conservation Award 2015: Dr. Kitty P. Smith 2016: George Thompson 2017: Jocelyn Sladen 2018: Georgia Herbert 2019: Robert Lee 2019: Hope Porter 2021: Ken Smith
boss; in his mind, he’s a caretaker. He takes care of his family, his workers, his animals and his land. “They depend on me to keep things going,” he said simply.
Day to day on the farm
“There’s so much going on here,” said Smith, “but I have to take care of my people first.” Smith’s herdsman has been with him for 20 years, since he was 17 years old. The staffer who looks
after the calves has been at Cool Lawn Farm for 15 years. The manure system manager has been doing that job for 10 years and has two cousins that work at Cool Lawn Farm as well. Smith considers all Cool Lawn Farm employees his family. Of Smith’s five children -- Ben Smith, Taylor Gough, Amy Smith, Jody Harris and Samantha Smith -- and six grandchildren, his son Ben Smith and son-in-law Kyle Gough work with him on the dairy farm. His daughter Taylor Gough is the production manager at Moo Thru, an agribusiness that uses milk from the Cool Lawn Farm dairy to make ice cream. The original Moo Thru, a popular stop for locals and for those driving south on U.S. 29 past Remington, has been joined by four franchise ice cream shops – in Charlottesville, Lake Anna, Hillsboro and the newest in Winchester. All locations serve ice cream made at Cool Lawn Farm in a building renovated for the purpose. Taylor Gough, 27, said that the ice cream operation started out in the Moo Thru shop, but it soon outgrew the space. She manages four employees – including her mother-in-law -- who create the frozen confections. “I oversee the production and create the recipes,” Gough said. Her father said with more than a little pride, “We have to throw out any ice cream batches that don’t meet Taylor’s high standards.” Ben Smith said, with a smile, that his only responsibility for Moo Thru is as an occasional ice cream taster. He said his role on the farm is “a little bit of everything.” He currently manages 850 acres of “cash crops,” in addition to his work on the dairy farm. See SMITH, page 11
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Dairy farmer Ken Smith sees himself as a caretaker SMITH, from page 10
Challenges of dairy farming
Cool Lawn Farm is the largest dairy farm of the 11 currently operating in Fauquier County; in 1970, there were 127 dairy farms here. “Sometimes, it’s just another day in Hollywood,” Smith smiled, but “whether it’s sunny or raining, I still have the same things to do.” At the same time, no two days are the same because each day presents unique challenges. For instance, when a crowd gate guiding the cows wasn’t functioning correctly, “it wouldn’t stop moving,” and threatened to hurt the animals, he said. The back window shattered on a brand-new tractor. And, Smith said, “When the air compressor doesn’t work, you can’t milk without it. And when there’s a problem with the well? Everything stops if the water’s not pumping. We have so many animals drinking.” There are a thousand problems, big and small that have to be dealt with, but Smith admitted that “the only down time I have is when I lose an animal. If she slips and falls, maybe I didn’t make sure the footing was safe; if she gets sick, maybe I didn’t give her the proper nutrition. It’s my responsibility.” Smith said, “Every single cow has a different personality,” Smith said. To keep track of all 2,000 cows, they have to be numbered because “computers don’t do well with names.” But there are some that stand out. “It’s always been the same. There are some that come right up to you. Those are the ones I just love.” He talks fondly of No. 5320, Silver Daughter, and – like with many of his cows – he can recall her lineage going back five generations. “Her mother was one of the top 10,000 cows in the country. She’s in the top 5,000.” Smith said he’s always focused on the intricacies of breeding. “That’s what’s made me more successful than most dairymen.” He said demand is high for his breeding stock. Ben Smith said that the dairy operation is 95% Holstein cattle. Looking ahead, Smith said he’d like to modernize the dairy operation. Currently, the farm milks 120 cows an hour, 32 at a time. Milking continues for three seven-hour shifts, with nine men working fulltime to supervise the process. A new milking facility with new, more efficient equipment would enable the farm to milk 250 cows an hour. The new milking facility is something Smith has been thinking about for a while. “We’ve had the same barn for 51 years. With 2,400 cows walking through that barn every day, all year round, it’s worn out.”
Kitty Smith Award
Smith was honored by Citizens for Fauquier County Monday night with the Kitty P. Smith Conservation Award, for his dedication to the preservation of agricultural land. Kevin Ramundo, president of CFFC, said, “What an honor to
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Dairy farmer Ken Smith has a soft spot for his Holsteins. recognize Kenny Smith, the first recipient of the Kitty P. Smith Conservation Award from the agricultural community! His comments in accepting the award about his and his father’s love of the land were truly heartfelt and inspirational. We were fortunate to have Kenny as this year’s recipient, and that so many members of Fauquier’s conservation community and his family and friends were there to celebrate this outstanding member of our community.” Asked why he thought CFFC chose him for its conservation award this year, Smith said, “I guess it’s because I care so much about keeping our open spaces. It’s real important to me.” When Smith’s father, Charles Smith, was a farmer in Maryland, his land was in conservation easement. The family moved to southern Fauquier County more than 50 years ago. “As soon as Fauquier County opened its conservation easement program, I signed up,” said Smith. Funded by real estate taxes, the county’s Purchase of Developmental Rights program pays the owners of active farmland to give up the right to develop the land in the future. This also gives the landowner a significant and ongoing reduction in real estate taxes, since the land is valued at a much lower level than it would be otherwise. Ben Smith is also enthusiastic about the conservation easement program. “I’m glad to have had the chance to participate in it.” He said it has allowed him to purchase the land he needed for his own farm. “We are lucky Fauquier has the program.” The land is an important part of Smith’s legacy. Just as his father passed Cool Lawn Farm to him, he said in another year or so he could start transitioning Cool Lawn Farm to the next generation. Smith said, “We’ve got to protect the land. It’s worth keeping for perpetuity, so my grandchildren can always come home to the farm.” And they do, apparently. Smith talks with pride of his 3-year-old grandson Karter. “If you leave a key in something, he’ll start it. And he knows all my employees by name.” Reach Robin Earl at rearl@fauquier.com
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“It’s no longer Republicans against Democrats,” Youngkin said of the upcoming election. “It’s Virginians standing up to this liberal, left-leaning agenda.” During a roughly 20-minute speech, Youngkin emphasized his “day one” plans for Virginia, including lowering taxes, supporting law enforcement and remaking the education system. “Day one we’re going to cut the cost of living by cutting everyone’s income tax,” said Youngkin, calling his proposed policy “the largest tax refund in Virginia’s history.” At the same time, he said, his plan would raise salaries for law enforcement officers and protect qualified immunity. Youngkin’s plan calls for several changes to school systems, most prominently, perhaps, the expansion of Virginia’s charter school system. Investing in charter schools, he said, would “give parents a choice” in how their child is educated. Youngkin also proposed banning “Critical Race Theory” from school curricula on day one, quoting Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous line about not judging others by the color of their skin. Critical Race Theory is a graduate-level legal theory developed in the 1970s that is not currently taught in Virginia schools. Most of Youngkin’s proposals, including cutting taxes and raising law
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Rally attendees took advantage of the chance to to talk with the candidate.
Glenn Younkin spent time with constituents, hearing about their concerns. enforcement salaries, would require support from the General Assembly. “I loved every part of it,” Dave Norden, one of the rally’s attendees, said of Youngkin’s speech. The school systems, said Norden, were one of his primary concerns. “This whole new ‘Critical Race Theory’ is about dividing people by skin color,” he said. “I don’t know why we’re reversing course and making everything about skin color.” The rally was billed as a “Parents Matter rally,” and lots of families were on board with the idea that parents should have a bigger role in determining the curriculum in public schools. The crowd cheered loudly when the candidate talked about the importance of parents’ involvement in their children’s education. Bella Suddarth, 12, was at the rally with her mom, Macaria Suddarth. Bella said, “I feel like my family should have a say in what we learn, instead of them [the government] deciding what we should learn.” The Auburn Middle School student gave as a simple example the stickers that students are given to recognize good work or behavior. “There were stickers that said, ‘I love God,’ but we were told we couldn’t have those because they might be offensive to someone. But ‘Love is love’ stickers were allowed.’” She added that a video students were shown reflected a romance between two girls. “They allow some controversial topics, but not others,” she said. See YOUNGKIN, page 13
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Youngkin supporters Eric Maybach, commissioner of the revenue, Sheriff Robert Mosier, Commonwealth’s Attorney Scott Hook and Sen. Jill Vogel were on hand.
Youngkin holds campaign event in Warrenton YOUNGKIN, from page 12 Macaria Suddarth said she thought that anyone who cares about personal liberty and freedom would find Youngkin’s platform appealing. When asked whether she felt abortion was an example of a personal choice, she said “I don’t see abortion as a personal choice. It’s like saying it’s OK to kill your child. A life is a life.” She said that she does have some concerns about the death penalty. “I know that some innocent people have been killed. I value those lives, too.” Glenn Hourahan was at the rally with his wife Laurie Hourahan. “We are here to support the governor,” he said. When asked if he thought Youngkin would win the governor’s race, he said, “I hope so. If he doesn’t, we’ll have to move.” Hourahan said he is in favor of less government, more fiscal responsibility and added he appreciated Youngkin’s support of “personal freedom.” He listed restrictions on guns and vaccine mandates as examples of the infringement of government on personal freedoms. He added, “And parents should have a say in what gets taught in schools.” Carol Andrews of Warrenton admired Youngkin’s public speaking. “He’s an excellent speaker. What he’s saying sounds really good to me.”
When speaking with reporters, Youngkin distanced himself from a rally held in Richmond the previous day, Oct. 13, during which attendees pledged allegiance to a flag that had allegedly been flown at the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. “I wasn’t involved so I don’t know,” Youngkin said. “But if that was the case, then we shouldn’t pledge allegiance to that flag. There is no place for violence in America today” In a statement released later that afternoon, Youngkin said that it was “weird and wrong to pledge allegiance to a flag connected to Jan. 6.” Youngkin did not attend the Oct. 13 event in Richmond. Youngkin also disputed the claims of widespread fraud in the 2020 election made during the Richmond rally, which featured former president Donald Trump—who spoke over the phone—and his former advisor Stephen Bannon. “I’ve been very, very clear from the beginning that I don’t think there was massive fraud in Virginia and that Joe Biden was legitimately elected our president,” he said. Trump has endorsed Youngkin. But when asked whether he would like to have Trump come campaign in Virginia, Youngkin said, “The only chief surrogate for Glenn Youngkin is Glenn Youngkin.”
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At long last, expansion, renovation of Cedar Lee Middle School has begun By Robin Earl
Times Staff Writer
For much of the county, Oct. 15 was just another fall Friday. But for a small group of folks outside Cedar Lee Middle School, it was party time, complete with music, balloons, special guests and cookies. The groundbreaking was held to kick off a major expansion and renovation at the school. The day was a long time coming. School Board member Duke Bland (Marshall District) remembers discussing the expansion in 2005. Friday’s celebration was held about where 12 to 14 new classrooms will be built. The current structure, which includes the original 1973 building and two additions completed in 1998, houses 622 students and 89 staff members. The facilities at Cedar Lee consist of 51 classrooms, a cafeteria, gymnasium, library, a technology education center, an agriculture science laboratory and two computer labs. The building totals 105,062 square feet and is of single-story brick and block construction. The expansion will increase the current student capacity by 300 students and provide for a core capacity of 1,000 students. Additional components of the project include: • The addition of an auxiliary gymnasium to accommodate the increased student body. • An expansion of the cafeteria area to accommodate one full grade level and the cafeteria serving lines. • Additional parking and a redesign of the bus loop to accommodate additional staff, parent parking and bus capacity in the front of the school building. • Expansion of the main office to provide space for additional staff needed to support the larger student population. The office redesign will include a secured entry/access vestibule for the main school entrance. • The academic addition is designed to include 12 to 14 classrooms, along with additional teacher resource areas. • Adequate custodial/utility and teacher support areas will be included as well. The Stantec architectural and design firm de-
A temporary entrance has been set up at the side of the middle school while construction work begins in front.
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School board member Susan Pauling (Center District) and Cedar Lee Principal Leah Shorb donned hardhats for the occasion. signed the new additions; Taft Construction has already begun construction. The cost of the project is estimated to cost 13% more than originally expected. The most recent estimate is about $22 million. The school division has set aside about $4 million for this project and for renovating Taylor Middle School; the county has committed to providing almost $18 million for the purchase of bonds to pay for the project. The county will pay itself back when the bonds are sold. Celebrities present Friday included two current members of the faculty, English teacher Joann Nunn and the head of Cedar Lee’s physical education and health department, Sheila Jones. Nunn was recognized recently for 55 years of service to the school division. Jones attended Cedar Lee herself from 1973 to 1975, when the school first opened as a junior high.
Cedar Lee Principal Leah Shorb explained Oct. 18 that because of the construction, Cedar Lee’s main entrance has been moved to the side of the building and students will enter and exit through the cafeteria. All safety measures and video surveillance have been moved to the new entrance and the cafeteria will function normally throughout the school year. She said that the lobby has been closed and protected with a large safety wall. “Students have limited access to the front doors of the office but are having no problems adjusting to coming in the back of the office,” Shorb said. She added that “almost all of the work during the school year will be outside of the existing structure, once the lobby is secured. … All work that requires construction inside of the existing building is to be done over the summer and on breaks -- for example, the cafeteria and renovation of the office.” David Lee was also recognized. He served as assistant principal starting in 1994 – when Cedar Lee became a middle school -- before he became principal in 2015. He retired in the spring of 2021, when Shorb was named as his replacement. Shorb spent 10 years at Cedar Lee as a teacher and was Lee’s assistant principal before taking over last spring. All speakers who attended the ceremony Friday were enthusiastic, no one more so than Shorb. “There is no better place to work, no better community to serve,” she said. Reach Robin Earl at rearl@fauquier.com
County allocates funds to establish mental health crisis intervention center By Coy Ferrell
Times Staff Writer
County supervisors voted Oct. 14 to help fund a “crisis intervention team assessment center” in Warrenton intended to help free up police officers who otherwise need to supervise people who are undergoing a mental health crisis. The center, which will occupy a space in Fauquier Hospital, will be operated by Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services. The one-year pilot program, scheduled to begin Jan. 1, is intended to help ease the burden on local law enforcement agencies in the wake of the years-long crisis in the state’s mental health hospital system. The program will be funded with $268,000 of the county’s allocation of federal stimulus funds. The state’s eight mental health hospitals have experienced deteriorating conditions and “have struggled for years with understaffing combined with ‘dangerously’ high census levels,” according to report-
ing from the Virginia Mercury. The situation reached a crisis point this summer when five of the state hospitals temporarily ceased accepting new patients altogether, the Mercury reported. When there is not a bed available at a state hospital, people subject to temporary detention orders stemming from a mental health crisis are detained in a local emergency room instead, forcing local law enforcement agencies to commit an officer to supervise the patient. The pilot program will provide private security officers around the clock for that purpose, but only one person will be able to be detained in the space at any given time. “I think the essence of the program that we’re doing in Fauquier is for us to take custody and relieve that burden on law enforcement because of the hospital bed crisis,” said RRCS Executive Director Jim LaGraffe. After consulting with law enforcement and professionals from RRCS, a magistrate may issue an
emergency custody order for a person undergoing a severe mental health crisis in the county, allowing that person to be taken into custody for their safety and the community’s safety; that person is then assessed. If the situation is serious enough, the magistrate may issue a temporary detention order for the individual, which allows that person to be involuntarily detained for up to 72 hours. There was an average of 70 involuntary mental health assessments during each of the past three months in the Rappahannock-Rapidan region that includes Fauquier, with an average of 24 temporary detention orders issued each month. In theory, the individual subject to a temporary detention order would be sent immediately to a state mental health hospital, where professionals can evaluate the individual more thoroughly and determine what further treatment is necessary. But the acute shortage of available beds in state hospitals has disrupted this process, putting a burden
on local law enforcement agencies. “The problem is, when there’s no hospital, we end up sitting in the emergency room with this person and the person is not getting any help,” explained Warrenton Police Chief Mike Kochis. Not all temporary detention orders last for the full 72 hours, but many do, said Kochis. If one of his officers is required to sit in the emergency room for any amount of time with a person in a mental health crisis, that officer can’t be on the street performing other duties. “As a small department, it’s taxing, having that officer sit in the emergency room with a person who has had a mental health crisis for three days,” he said. His department typically deals with about three or four of these situations per month, he explained. “That’s a lot for us.” And, he added, the person experiencing the crisis doesn’t get the treatment they need if no bed is available at a state hospital. See INTERVENTION, page 15
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LFCC student comes to teacher’s aid during seizure By Liam Bowman
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On the morning of Oct. 4, Julia Waltman, a first-year nursing student at Lord Fairfax Community College, was about to leave her information technology class when she noticed something strange. As the classroom emptied, her professor, Jose Nieves, gripped the side of his desk and began bobbing his head. “I thought he was frustrated,” Waltman recalled. He had been having trouble using his computer during the lesson and had decided to stop class early, she explained. But when Nieves’ whole body started shaking, she realized that he was having a seizure. And as a trained EMT, Waltman knew she had to act. “I went up behind him, grabbed hold of him and started talking to him,” she said. “He was responding, at first.” There were four other students left in the room. Waltman yelled for one to call 911 and another to go get the school police officer. As Waltman struggled to keep Nieves on his feet, she recalled, Nieves was trying to talk to a dispatcher through an emergency pendant around his neck. But midway through the call, he lost consciousness. “He stopped seizing and collapsed,” said Waltman. “His knees buckled, so I grabbed him under the arms and eased him onto the floor.” By Waltman’s estimate, the seizure had only lasted around 30 seconds. At that point, Waltman remembered, the officer arrived. They both knelt by Nieves, unconscious on his back, and began checking his vital signs. “I told the [officer] to check his pulse and skin— to make sure it wasn’t getting cold and clammy,” Waltman said. She checked to make sure he was still breathing.
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Julia Waltman, 18, of Jeffersonton is a freshman at Lord Fairfax Community College. A certified EMT with the Little Fork Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company, she is studying nursing with the goal of becoming a flight paramedic. Nieves “was unconscious for about five minutes before we could get a response,” she said, and the teacher kept going in and out of consciousness after that. Throughout, Waltman was relaying updates to the student on the phone with the dispatcher. Then, about seven minutes after losing consciousness, a second seizure came. Nieves’ body started “violently moving,” Waltman said, and “me and the officer just tried to keep him from hitting himself.” He seized for about 15 seconds, she said, and again lost consciousness.
County allocates funds to establish mental health crisis intervention center INTERVENTION, from page 14 On that last point, the pilot program will only scratch the surface of the deeper issue, said Kochis. “It doesn’t solve the problem of folks ... getting to a mental health hospital, but it’s better than just sitting in the emergency room.” LaGraffe acknowledge that, while individuals detained in the program will be assessed several times per day by RRCS staffers, the program doesn’t mean there will be any additional treatment resources locally. Fauquier County Sheriff Bob
Mosier said that the pilot program in Warrenton is a good short-term solution but expressed hope that a more holistic approach could be put in place on the local level. Pointing out that about nine in 10 people who are sent to a state mental hospital are released within three days, he said that he hopes that more resources could be devoted locally to treating people where they live — not just detaining them. “There’s no reason we couldn’t be doing that right here,” Mosier said. Reach Coy Ferrell at cferrell@ fauquier.com
Inmate at Fauquier jail suffers brain injury during fight INMATE, from page 1 office. The alleged victim is now incarcerated at Northwest Regional Adult Detention Center. The alleged victim in the Oct. 14 incident had been relocated to another cell block last week after he allegedly assaulted another inmate, according to the sheriff’s office. He was charged with assault and battery for that incident, but he has not been charged in connection with the alleged fight that took place Oct. 14. Michael Lewis remains incarcerated with no bond. The sheriff’s office is in the process of completing an internal re-
view of the incident, said Sgt. Lewis. Officers in the ADC are required to complete two security checks every hour on the cell blocks. The last check before the alleged fight was at 11:41 a.m., Sgt. Lewis said. He explained that cameras are in place in the section of the jail where the alleged assault took place. Monitors are located in the control room, he said, but no one saw or heard the incident while it was taking place. Although other inmates were present during the alleged fight, no one alerted a deputy, he added. He added that nine sworn deputies were on duty at the jail Oct. 14, and 58 inmates were on the premises.
Waltman and the officer again tried to get Nieves to respond. He finally “started to come to right as the paramedics arrived,” said Waltman. “The first thing he asked was, ‘What happened?’” Waltman explained to the paramedics what had happened. By then, she said, Nieves was lucid enough to answer their questions. He was subsequently taken to Fauquier Hospital. According to the school police officer’s report, the entire event—from the initial seizure to the arrival of the paramedics—lasted roughly ten minutes. Despite the pressure and adrenaline, Waltman remembers feeling “very calm” during those chaotic ten minutes. “I knew what to look for, so I never panicked,” she said. It was “important that I knew how seizures worked and knew how to deal with them. I think that helped keep everyone else calm.” For almost a year, Waltman has worked as an EMT at the Little Fork Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company. It’s been an experience, she said, that has given her the confidence to act in a medical emergency. “All the students in the class were phenomenally helpful and calm,” said Christopher Coutts, provost of LFCC. “I’m just extremely grateful we had someone in the classroom who knew what to do.” Nieves has since been released from the hospital and is “doing much better,” according to Coutts. He will teach his class virtually as he recovers at home. In the moments after the paramedics left with Nieves, and the crowd that had formed around the ambulance dispersed, Waltman had a few minutes alone “to let the adrenaline settle.” She texted her mother and said she’d call her later. Then she rushed to catch her English lecture. Reach Liam Bowman at lbowman@fauquier.com
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Grace Church in The Plains hosts Piedmont Regional Art Show and Sale Oct. 22 to 24 Staff Reports Grace Episcopal Church in The Plains has announced the return of the Piedmont Regional Art Show and Sale, after the COVID-19 pandemic forced its cancellation in 2020. Normally a spring event, this year’s art show featuring 250 artworks will be held Oct. 22 to 24 in the church hall at Grace Episcopal Church, located at 6507 Main St. in The Plains. It will be the 73rd art show since it was first held in 1947. The show serves as a fundraiser for the church and as a showcase for area artists to exhibit
This painting, The Laird of the Manor Red Shouldered Hawk is by Patricia Rice.
their work, according to a press release from the church. This year’s show opens with a Friday night gala from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 22. Admission is $15 per person. The event is free to artists and sponsors. The show is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23 and from noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 24. Admission to the show is free. Proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or proof of a negative PCR test within 72 hours is required to attend the gala or show. Over the years the art show has featured the works of regional artists of all media, ages and levels of experience, including the work of established professionals. Awards are given to winners in the categories of oil or acrylic, watercolor, graphics, photography and other media. Art may be purchased by guests. Judging the entries in this year’s show will be local professional artists Debbie Cadenas, Lilla Ohrstrom and Patricia McMahon Rice. Cadenas studied art in college, but it wasn’t until she moved to Middleburg in 2004 that she began to paint
in earnest. She says that the scenic Virginia countryside and the sheep and horses in her pasture inspires her artwork. Cadenas has chaired the Middleburg Arts Council and was the founder of Foxes on the Fence, an art show in Middleburg. Ohrstrom resides in The Plains where she is the creative director of Youngblood Art Studio and is the primary art therapist. She studied at the Parsons School of Art, the Rhode Island School of Design and Skidmore College’s University Without Walls. She completed a master’s degree in art therapy and has an art therapy private practice in The Plains. Ohrstrom’s medium of choice is clay, but she experiments in metal, wire, plaster, paint and paper. Rice is an award-winning artist specializing in fine art oil paintings in the classical realist tradition. Rice is an active member of the Portrait Society of America, the International Guild of Realism and Oil Painters of America. More information about the art show and Grace Episcopal Church is available at www.piedmontartshow.
A second place winner from 2019, Farm Market Treasures, was painted by Linda Wright. org and www.facebook.com/ artshowatgrace. Phone 540-253-5177, ext. 104. A gallery of the works of winners from the 2019 show can be viewed at https://www.gracetheplains. org/2019-art-show-winners-gallery/
UPCOMING FAUQUIER EVENTS OCT 20 - 26 Ongoing events Master Naturalist training
What: Old Rag chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalists is accepting applications for its spring training class through Nov. 15 Support ministries What: Support groups and special events for those experiencing the death of a loved one, divorce and chronic illness Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free
Foundation entry
What: Scrabble School Preservation Foundation, Inc. is in search of writers and performers of poetry, prose and spoken word entries for an upcoming event. Entries should focus on social justice and or civil and human rights, locally, nationally, or globally. When: No later than Nov. 8 Where: Submit entries to SSPF, c/o 15191 Montanus Drive #154, Culpeper, VA 22701, or email: contact@scrabbleschool.org Info: Performance of the entry should be no longer than 7 minutes
Wednesday, Oct. 20 Country market
What: Hunt country market of Upperville When: Wednesday, Oct, 20; 4 to 8 p.m. Where: Buchanan Hall, 8549 John S. Mosby Highway, Upperville
Chillin’ with chili
What: Poet’s Walk chillin’ with chili and fixings with vegetarian options When: Wednesday, Oct. 20; noon to 1 p.m. Where: Grab and go at Poet’s Walk Warrenton, 33 Woodlands Way,
Warrenton RSVP: 540-242-5236 or wconcierge@springhills.com
Cost: $35 per person, all suppplies included Register: www.creativecrafts.space
Climate change
Nature walk
What: Fauquier climate control meeting to include topics on county, state and federal levels When: Wednesday, Oct. 20; 7 p.m. Where: Virtual Email: sustainablewarrenton@gmail. com for connection instructions
Trivia
What: Small team trivia When: Wednesday, Oct. 20; 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Barking Rose Brewery, 9057 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton Cost: Free to play with prizes
Spirit night
What: Spirit night to benefit Allegro Community School of the Arts When: Wednesday, Oct. 20; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Where: Foster’s Grille, 20 Broadview Ave., Warrenton Info: 540-349-5088. How to donate: Pick up coupons from any of 3 Allegro studio locations and present when ordering; Allegro receives 20%
Book madness
When: Wednesday, Oct. 20; all day Where: Vote online or in-house at Warrenton Library, Bealeton Library, John Marshall Library Info: New ballots available each Wednesday
FUNdraiser
What: Paint event benefitting Allegro Community School of the Arts When: Wednesday, Oct. 20; 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Foster’s Grille, 20 Broadview Ave., Warrenton.
What: Nature walk to learn about local forest ecosystems; for adults and children ages 12 and up When: Wednesday, Oct. 20; 2 to 4 p.m. Where: Blandy Experimental Farm, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce Cost: FOSA members; $10, nonmember $15 Info: 540-837-1758
Thursday, Oct. 21 Town hall meeting
What: Town meeting with Sheriff Robert Mosier for business crime prevention tips, investigation updates, traffic safety and questions-andanswers When: Thursday, Oct. 21; 7:30 p.m. Where: Brookside, New Baltimore at the Lake Ashby Center, 1000 Clubhouse Way, Warrenton Info: 540-422-8726
Coffee and conversation
What: Fellowship, encouragement and hope through conversation with others When: Thursday, Oct. 21; 10 a.m. to noon Where: Spiritual Care Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free; light refreshments provided Info: 540-349-5814
Casting call
What: Casting call for Fauquier Community Theatre for “Shoah” When: Thursday, Oct. 21; 7 p.m. Where: Fauquier Enterprise Center, 4263 Aiken Drive, Warrenton Info: www.FCTstage.org or call 540-
349-8760 to register
Bereavement support
What: Support for those grieving the death of a loved one When: Thursday, Oct. 21; 2:30 to 4 p.m. Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free RSVP: 540-349-5814
Trivia night
What: Trivia hosted by Fauquier Trivia When: Thursday, Oct. 21; 7 to 9 p.m. Where: Wort Hog Brewing Company, 41 Beckham St., Warrenton
Game night
What: Game night with Multiverse Comics When: Thursday, Oct. 21; 5:30 to 9 p.m. Where: Beer Hound Brewery, 201 Waters Place, Culpeper
Sip and paint
What: Create a masterpiece; all supplies provided When: Thursday, Oct. 21; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Orlean Market, 6855 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall Cost: $35 per person Info: 540-364-2774 to register
Piedmont polliwogs
What: Outdoor story time and nature walk for children ages 2 to 5 with caregiver When: Thursday, Oct. 21; 10 to 11 a.m. Where: Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton Cost: Free Registration: 540-341-3651. See CALENDAR, page 17
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Pet clinic
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Story time
What: Stories by library staff for young children and caregivers with finger plays and sing-alongs When: Thursday, Oct. 21; 10:30 to 10:45 a.m. Where: Virtual Cost: Free Registration: https://bit.ly/ FPLstorytimefall
Book club
What: Mystery book club reading “The Searcher” by Tana French; sponsored by the Friends of the Fauquier Library When: Thursday, Oct. 21; noon to 1 p.m. Where: Virtual Email: pamela.lovera@ fauquiercounty.gov or call 540-4228500, ext. 3 to join virtual meeting
ESL class
What: English-as-a-second-language class for adults; presented by Piedmont Reginal Adult and Career Education Programs When: Thursday, Oct. 21; 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton Info: 540-718-8243
Friday, Oct. 22 Book Cellar
What: Book Cellar features books, movies and music; proceeds benefit the library When: Friday, Oct. 22; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: John Barton Payne Building Basement, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton To volunteer: 540-341-3447
What: Pet wellness clinic for testing and vaccinations When: Friday, Oct. 22; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Fauquier SPCA, 9350 Rogues Road, Midland Cost: Pricing varies Appointments: 540-788-9000 ext. 208
Haunted farm
What: Buckland haunted farm with food and a bonfire When: Friday, Oct. 22; 7 to 11 p.m. Where: Buckland Farm Market, 4484 Lee Highway, Warrenton
Movie night
When: Friday, Oct. 22; 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton
Live music
What: Music featuring Ken Wenzel When: Friday, Oct. 22; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Lost Barrel Brewing, 36138 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg
Live music
What: Music featuring Panhandle Dan When: Friday, Oct. 22; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Barrel Oak Winery, 3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane
Live music
Live music
What: Music featuring Karen Jonas When: Friday, Oct. 22; 8 to 10:30 p.m. Where: Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance, 92 Main St., Suite 104, Warrenton Cost: Tickets $20; children 12 and under admitted free with parent Info: 540-680-2296
Live music
What: Trivia When: Friday, Oct. 22; 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Beer Hound Brewery, 201 Waters Place, Culpeper
What: Featuring “The Addams Family” When: Friday, Oct. 22; 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton Cost: Free What: Open mic with live music When: Friday, Oct. 22; 7 to 10 p.m. Where: Orlean Market, 6855 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall What: Great music, food, friends and community When: Friday, Oct. 22; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St., Middleburg
Live music
What: Music featuring Will Baskin When: Friday, Oct. 22; 6 p.m. Where: Denim and Pearls, 29 Main St., Warrenton
Live music
What: Music featuring Steven Bruce and The Falling Stars
Night trivia
Saturday, Oct. 23 Book Cellar
What: Book Cellar features books, movies and music; proceeds benefit the library When: Saturday, Oct. 23; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: John Barton Payne building basement, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton Volunteer: 540-341-3447
Book signing
What: Local author JT Clark will sign
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his book, “In the Blink of an Eye: Forgiveness in Black and White” When: Saturday, Oct. 23; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Walk by Faith, 23 S. Third St., Suite 4, Warrenton Info: 540-680-2075
5K Zombie Run
What: Marshall Middle School 5K Zombie Run When: Saturday, Oct. 23; 9 a.m. Registration at 8 a.m. Where: Marshall Middle School, 4048 Zula Road, The Plains Cost: Proceeds benefit Marshall Middle School students Info: 540-422-7450
Take drugs back
What: Bring unused drugs or containers that need to be discarded safely When: Saturday, Oct. 23; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Drive thru event at Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office, 78 West Lee St., Warrenton Info: Hosted by Fauquier Health, Warrenton Police, Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office, Piedmont CRUSH, Mental Health Association of Fauquier County and Chick-fil-A
Hallow-Swing
What: Music by the Silver Tones Swing Band with dance lessons When: Saturday, Oct. 23; 7 to 9:30 p.m.; dance lessons at 7 p.m. Where: Vint Hill Community Center, 4235 Aiken Drive, Warrenton Cost: $20 at the door; $10 seniors (65-plus) and students See CALENDAR, page 18
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HOME SWEET HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Farmers market
What: Warrenton Farmers Market supporting local farms and producers When: Saturday, Oct. 23; 8 a.m. to noon Where: Warrenton Farmers Market, 21 Main Street Parking Lot, Courthouse Square
Cemetery tour
What: Walking tour of cemetery to learn about cemetery’s history, burial marker symbols, preservation methods When: Saturday, Oct. 23; 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Where: Warrenton Cemetery Cost: Free Registration: Millie Latack or 540-3471101, or planning@warrentonva.gov
Dog costume contest
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What: Spooktacular Halloween dogs costume contest with treats When: Saturday, Oct. 23; noon to 4 p.m. Where: Pawz Paradise Dog Daycare, 278 Broadview Ave., Warrenton Info: 540-680-2459
Halloween party
What: Family friendly costume contest with games and prizes When: Saturday, Oct. 23; 4 to 8 p.m. Where: Valley View Farm, 1550 Leeds Manor Road, Delaplane Info: Pets invited
Casting call
What: Casting call for Fauquier Community Theatre for “Shoah” When: Saturday, Oct. 23; 7 p.m. Where: Fauquier Enterprise Center, 4263 Aiken Drive, Warrenton Register: www.FCTstage.org; call 540-349-8760
Fall festival
What: Princess and friends fall festival When: Saturday, Oct. 23; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Messick’s Farm Market, 6025 Catlett Road, Bealeton Cost: Ages 4 and up, $12; ages 55 and up, $6; age 3 and under, free Info: 540-439-8900
Haunted farm
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What: Buckland haunted farm with food and a bonfire When: Saturday, Oct. 23; 7 to 11 p.m. Where: Buckland Farm Market, 4484 Lee Highway, Warrenton
Ghost walk tours
What: Warrenton ghost walk guided tours (not for children under 12) When: Saturday, Oct. 23; 7 p.m. Tours every 15 minutes; last tour is 8:30 p.m. Where: Old Jail, 10 Ashby St., Warrenton Cost: $15 per person; tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ warrenton-ghost-walk-tours-tickets169348147869?aff=erelpanelorg Info: Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Live music
What: Music featuring Laura Farrall When: Saturday, Oct. 23; 6 p.m. Where: Denim and Pearls, 29 Main St., Warrenton
Live music
What: Music featuring the Offstarr Band When: Saturday, Oct. 23; 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton
Live music
What: Music featuring Meisha Herron When: Saturday, Oct. 23; 7 p.m.
Where: Beer Hound Brewery, 201 Waters Place, Culpeper
Live music
What: Music featuring Palmyra the Band When: Saturday, Oct. 23; 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Lost Barrel Brewing, 36138 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg
Live music
What: Music featuring Jeremy Fox When: Saturday, Oct. 23; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Orlean Market, 6855 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall
Sunday, Oct. 24 Farmers market
What: Farmers market When: Sunday, Oct, 24; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Archwood Green Barns, 4557 Old Tavern Road, The Plains Info: 540-253-5289
Art show and sale
What: Piedmont Regional art show and sale When: Sunday, Oct. 24; noon to 4 p.m. Where: Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains
Live music
What: Music featuring Dixie Rhythm When: Sunday, Oct. 24; 3 p.m. Where: Parish house porch at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 105 E. Washington St., Middleburg Cost: $ 10 suggested donation; refreshments served Info: 540-687-6297 to reserve seat
Bikes, cars and coffee
What: Bikes, cars and coffee; family friendly event When: Sunday, Oct. 24; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Orlean Market, 6855 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall
Live music
What: Sunset in the field at Oak Spring Farm with bluegrass band, The Seldom Scene; barbeque from Shaffer’s BBQ When: Sunday, Oct. 24; 4 to 7 p.m. Where: Oak Spring Farm, 8551 Oak Spring Road, Upperville Cost: $65 per person, includes one BBQ ticket and two drink tickets Beer and wine available Info: 540-687-8441 for tickets. Bring lawn chairs and blankets; no coolers with outside beverages and no pets
Separation support
What: Support group for those who are divorced or separated When: Sunday, Oct. 24; 6 to 7:30 Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: 540-349-5814 to RSVP
Spouse loss support
What: Support group for those who are divorced or separated When: Sunday, Oct. 24; 2 :30 to 4 p.m. Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: 540-349-5814 to RSVP
Live music
What: Flatbeds and Tailfins concert series presents bluegrass at The Dell featuring Josh Grigsby and County Line See CALENDAR, page 19
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
3 thoughts on solar power generation in Fauquier County I fully support the approach outlined by Julie Bolthouse in your article “Rural counties wrestle with solar power demands from Northern Virginia” of Oct. 6. I would like to add three thoughts to the discussion. First, at some point the growth in “for profit” solar farms will drive VEPCO to increase the size or install new power transmission systems. This means some of our neighbors will have land taken for this infrastructure.
Second, as a county adjacent to a major metropolitan area it is very doubtful that developed land will return to traditional rural uses. Therefore, I wonder why we should enable a permanent change in our environment when the Microsofts and universities buying the power place little to no generation infrastructure on their own properties. I will be more agreeable to building solar farms in the county if Northern Virginia is covered by solar panels.
While building large solar farms on farm and rural land is the cheapest way to deploy solar power generation, the industry has developed standards (UL 1741, IEEE 1574, etc.) to enable thousands of small (home-sized) systems to sell to the grid. This means there are alternatives to large monolithic arrays of solar panels. FRED SMITH Broad Run
McAuliffe and Youngkin: We know what they are against, but what are they for? I have a question that perhaps your readers can help me with? To date, I have been unable to find an answer. If I limit my fact-gathering just to the current TV ads, I am in a serious quandary. There are currently two major party candidates running for governor of Virginia; Terry McAuliffe and Glenn Youngkin. I am pretty certain what they are against. Based on their commercials, they are against anything their opponent has ever done. I am good with that as
we expect a certain level of animosity in a campaign such as this. I run the commercials through a rough filter since I suspect that neither candidate actually did kick his grandmother out of the house into the snow nor did any candidate actually take the lunch money from the orphanage. Western civilization, as we know it, will probably ultimately survive either candidate, but based on what has been said so far, I realize that could be an iffy proposition. My question is fairly simple: I
know what they are against, but what are they for? I appreciate that each is trying to save me from the misdeeds of his opponent, but what are they going to do in my favor? Based on early commercials, I know that Youngkin is for playing basketball, but what else? No idea on what McAuliffe is for. I have heard one of the candidates promise to do something that a governor can’t actually do, which shows me this person really does not fully understand the role of the
governor in the Virginia government system, but beyond that, I really do not know where he wants to go. The same can be said for his opponent. Each candidate seems to want me to buy a pig in a poke. I am not real certain I am comfortable with that strategy since the results of the election will have an effect on my life for the next four years. Perhaps one of your readers can enlighten me. DON DESROSIERS Marshall
Repeal of right to work laws would level the playing field Last week a letter to the editor defended Virginia’s right to work law. (“Virginia should remain a right to work state,” Oct. 13) The law makes it illegal for an employer to require union membership or to require non-union workers to pay union dues as a condition of employment. I don’t know the writer personally, but I know of him, and from what I know, he was fair to and respectful of his employees. They returned the favor by opting not to unionize, all without the influence or assistance of the right to work law. So, does he even have a dog in this fight? And is right to work fair and just? It discourages union membership, which is the only thing giving workers influence that even approaches the influence of the vast wealth at the top. That is CALENDAR, from page 18 When: Sunday, Oct. 24; 4 p.m.; gates open at 3 p.m. Where: The Dell Amphitheatre, 4155 Monroe Parkway, Marshall Cost: Tickets $15 at the gate Info: www.flatbedsandtailfins.com
Wine dinner
What: Magnolia vineyards wine dinner When: Sunday, Oct. 24; 6 p.m. Where: Denim and Pearls, 29 Main St., Warrenton Info: 540-349-9339 fir reservations
Live music
What: Silver anniversary season opener-The Best of PSO When: Sunday, Oct. 24; 3 to 5 p.m. Where: Highland School, 597 Broadview Ave., Warrenton Cost: $35. Tickets: https://allevents.in/warrenton/ season-opening-concert-the-best-ofpso/200021708649352
the real and sole reason right to work laws exist, to weaken labor’s voice in the political arena. Let’s remember that a repeal of right to work, in itself, won’t force anything on anyone. Union workers can come to the table saying they have won good pay and benefits through hard work and sacrifice and that the non-union employees who are enjoying the fruits of the union’s efforts should help pay for them. The employer in turn, can say, “Hell, no!” Let the negotiations begin. If the union prevails, workers will be free to either pay dues or seek employment at companies like last week’s letter writer’s where things are so good that there is no need for unions and dues. Whatever the upshot is, it will have occurred between private parties without a govern-
Monday, Oct. 25 Bereavement support
What: Group features activities about grieving the death of a loved one When: Monday, Oct. 25; 10 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: 540-349-5814 to RSVP
Spooky Goodies
What: Children wear their Halloween costumes to visit the library this week and stop by the children’s area for a treat When: Monday, Oct. 25; all day Where: All library locations Cost: Free
Book club
What: Marshall evening book club reading “Hamnet: A Novel of the Plague” by Maggie O’Farrell When: Monday, Oct. 25; 7 to 8 p.m. Where: Virtual Cost: Free
ment thumb on the scales. Right-to-work laws are unfair because they weaken, however indirectly, only the party that favors labor. They don’t exact any concession from a party standing with management. Repealing them will allow both political parties to compete for contributions from labor and/or management on a level playing field. Terry McAuliffe supports repeal, Glenn Younkin does not. Vote Democratic this fall. No, really, vote Democratic. Vote early at the registrar’s office in Warrenton or on Nov. 2 in your precinct.
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Editor’s note
Because the Virginia election for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and local delegates is on Nov. 2, the Fauquier Times will not be accepting electionrelated letters to the editor the week before, for the issue of Oct. 27. Rebuttals to election-related letters printed on Oct. 20 may be considered for publication if they only address issues that were presented in the original letter.
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HIGHLAND VOLLEYBALL HAVING BREAKOUT YEAR
The Highland School volleyball team is undefeated in conference. Team members include captain Sydney Mitchell, Ella Salzman, Ellie Earnhardt, Angelina LoStracco, Bethany Rivera, Ainsley Colgan, Sophia Le, Kaelyn Lunglhofer and Landree Eller. The coach is Lynn Aiani.
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FIELD HOCKEY REPORT
‘I TOOK A SHOT AND IT ROLLED RIGHT IN’ Kolar’s goal leads Falcons into first entering last week By Fred Hodge
Special to the Fauquier Times
Who will win the Northwestern District’s regular-season field hockey title? Take your pick, it’s still tight as ever. After Fauquier’s 2-1 overtime win Monday over visiting Meridian, only two games remain, and three of the league’s four teams have a mathematical chance to finish on top. Fauquier and Meridian shared first after Monday’s fray, with Liberty close behind at 2-2. Liberty plays both of the leaders in a two-day span, hosting Meridian Wednesday and traveling to Falcon Field Thursday with multiple outcomes possible. The district tournament opens next Monday. Fauquier won Monday on senior Kennedy Kolar’ goal with three minutes, 25 seconds remaining in the 15-minute 7-on-7 sudden-victory period.
Northwestern District field hockey standings 1, Fauquier 1, Meridian 3, Liberty 4, Kettle Run
3-2 3-2 2-2 2-4
“We had a breakaway,” Kolar began, describing Jessica Summers’ upfield pass to a breaking Zofeya Maldonado. Kolar trailed Maldonado as they broke into the circle and found with only one defender beside the goalkeeper. “I was there for a back pass. The defense came up on her, so I told her to dish it back to me,” Kolar said. “I saw the left corner, and I took a shot, and it rolled right in,” she said with a beaming smile of her first career game-winning goal. “It was pretty exciting. I really pushed it at the end. I knew I was going to do something, so I was able to make it happen.” Fauquier coach Brooke Settle was happy to see her squad avenge a 3-0 loss to Meridian. “Absolutely, 100 percent,” Settle
TIMES STAFF PHOTO/COY FERRELL
That’s Falcon Lauren Lasher (No. 7) and Jackie Timberlake (No. 22) celebrating last week’s 1-0 win over Liberty that served to tighten the intense Northwestern District field hockey race. said of the improvement. “It was a good hard finish.”
Lillard tallies lone goal
Fauquier beat Liberty 1-0 last week as neither team dominated action, with each forcing the opposing goalkeeper to make difficult stops. The game’s lone score came with 9:41 to play in the third period when Marissa Camarca sent an entry pass into the circle from the right wing to Emory Lillard.
“It was a beautiful pass,” Lillard said. She received the ball with a defender on her back. Lillard spun past the Liberty player and found only the goalie and one other defender guarding the cage. When the goalie moved to meet the threat, Lillard made a move on the remaining Eagle. “I moved the ball around her stick into the goal. It was all a blur,” Lillard admitted.
VOLLEYBALL REPORT
Psyched-up Falcons overpower Kettle Run, rise to fourth By Fred Hodge
11 kills, with Scott adding nine kills and Towle eight. Meredith Wayland collected eight digs, and Marcela Lawhorn (16) and Stephanie Clark (10) were the assist leaders. Cougar libero Heflin had a busy night with 22 digs. She also was the team leader with nine service points to seven for Zoe Lilly, six by Haley Galgavy and five each for Mia Jones and Madison Perino. Lilly (nine) topped the kill list ahead of Falsone and Megan May, both with five.
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Never underestimate home court advantage . Behind the emotion of Senior Night and the support of a raucous home crowd, the Falcons moved into sole possession of fourth place in the Northwestern District standings with a 25-22, 2517, 25-21 victory over Kettle Run. “They had the hunger and want to win. Our defense stepped up and we were aggressive on offense,” said Fauquier coach Jen Linthicum, whose team has had health issues. “It was important to the girls to get back to our game and leave everything on the court, and they did just that,” said Linthicum, whose squad also beat Liberty last week, but lost to second place James Wood Monday 25-20, 28-26, 16-25, 25-19. “I knew that they would be amped up because it was their Senior Night,” said Kettle Run coach Mike Howard. “I told my girls that we would have to weather the storm in the first set.” Earlier this fall, Kettle Run took a four-set win over visiting Fauquier. This time in Warrenton, the Falcons launched a first-set surge after a 6-6 tie to lead 21-13. The Cougars fought back to trail 24-22 before Falcon Meredith Scott nailed a kill for set point. The Cougars held an 8-7 second-set advantage before strong net play by Scott and Skyler Furr enabled Mikayla Gilmore to run off six points for a 13-9 Falcon lead. Kettle Run never drew closer. Caroline Towle served the final three points, with Scott adding two more kills including her second set point for a 25-17 win.
Fauquier also downs Liberty TIMES STAFF PHOTO/COY FERRELL
Falcons pictured include Meredith Scott (No. 7), Skyler Furr (No. 10) and Caroline Towle (No. 1).
Much of the third set was a seesaw affair before Kettle Run’s Mattie Heflin notched three service points behind a block and a kill for middle hitter Tessa Falsone for an 11-6 lead. The Falcons pulled even at 14-all on kills by Furr and Towle on Gilmore’s serve. With the score 20-20, the Cougars’ Heflin notched a point, but a net serve again left the teams deadlocked. Fauquier’s Gilmore then served out the match. “We really took the time to talk about what went wrong last time and what changes we could make as a team,” Linthicum said. Howard said his team’s hitting was not as crisp as usual, yet he stressed the Cougars made strides in several other areas. Gilmore finished with a match-high 16 services points to six for Scott and five by Alison Hardy. Furr was the match leader with seven blocks and
The Falcons snapped a four-match losing streak by downing Liberty 25-7, 25-23, 25-16. Server Marcela Lawhorn ran off eight unanswered points, aided by two Emma Edwards kills and one by Emma Zewatsky for a 9-0 lead as Fauquier steadily pulled away. See VOLLEYBALL, page 22
Gray places 17th in state golf By Peter Brewington Times Staff Writer
Kettle Run senior Ben Gray turned in the best performance ever by a Cougar golfer at the state golf tournament. The senior shot 5-over-par 77 for a five-way tie for 17th out of 60 golfers at last week’s Class 4 meet at Glenrochie Country Club in Abingdon. Previous Cougar golfers to make states were Jeremy Cates and Chase Rathbone. Cougar senior Gabby Finan played in the girls state golf tournament as a freshman.
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With district games left with James Wood (2-1), Sherando (2-2) and Liberty (0-3), Fauquier (1-2) still has a path to make the playoffs, but it won’t be easy. TIMES STAFF PHOTO/ COY FERRELL
FOOTBALL REPORT
It’s Kettle Run-Handley Week, and Liberty could get first win By Peter Brewington Times Staff Writer
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Week Eight of the high school football season saw the status quo maintained. Kettle Run (7-1, 4-0) won again ahead of this Friday’s first place showdown with Handley (7-0, 3-0), while Liberty (0-6) and Fauquier (26) continued their rocky journeys. James Wood (5-2, 3-1) beat Liberty 42-24- to end a seven-game losing streak to the Eagles and beat them for the first time since 2002. Fauquier (2-6, 1-2)) fell to visiting Class 5 Glen Allen 41-0. The Falcons hung with the Richmond area power for much of the first quarter before Glen Allen’s size, skill and offensive diversity became too much to overcome. Elsewhere, Kettle Run’s 47-16 win over Millbrook (0-7, 0-4) was swift and methodical. Kettle Run took a 40-3 halftime lead by scoring six touchdowns in the first half, highlighted by a 54-yard interception return TD by Sam Rodgers. Running back Andrew Strickland got the party started with TD runs of 5 and 2 yards, then receivers Jordan Tapscott and Jacob Robinson made their usual impacts. Robinson threw a 31-yard TD pass to Tapscott as the Cougars closed out the first
THIS WEEK’S GAMES
LIBERTY (0-6): Thursday HOME vs. Millbrook (0-7), 7 p.m. KETTLE RUN (7-1): Friday HOME vs. Handley (7-0), 7 p.m. FAUQUIER (2-6): Friday at James Wood (5-2), 7 p.m.
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quarter with a 20-0 lead. After Rodgers’ pick six TD made it 26-0, Robinson caught a 33-yard TD pass from Beau Lang and a 28-yarder from Lang to make it 40-3 at the break. Kettle Run’s final TD came on Logan Branham’s 2-yard third quarter run. Lang completed 13-of-17 passes for 209 yards and two TDs and ran for 41 yards on five carries. Strickland ran nine times for 51 yards and two TDs, while Branham added 33 yards on four carries and the TD. Robinson caught three passes for 88 yards and two TDs, while Tapscott caught eight for 82 yards and a TD. Sophomore Colin Fay caught two passes for 39 yards.
Big game weekend
Kettle Run (4-0) hosts Handley (3-0) Friday in a battle of district unbeatens, while Liberty (0-6) hosts Millbrook (0-7) in a duel of teams hungry for their first wins. Liberty’s game was moved to Thursday due to a situation with officials. Elsewhere, Fauquier (1-2 district) remains alive for a playoff spot, but faces a tough test at third place James Wood (3-1) Friday.
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Liberty bolted into an 11-7 and 15-8 second set leads thanks to six consecutive points by Kendall Turner. Gilmore and Lawhorn recorded back-to-back four-point services to narrow the gap to 17-16. There were four ties leading to a 23-23 count. A side out gave Fauquier the upper hand at 24-23 before Gilmore produced set point. The Falcons held a 10-8 third-set lead before Falcon Towle delivered the decisive blow. She ran off eight consecutive points, including two aces, and a kill by Leah Kelso for an 18-8 margin. Gilmore added three points on the team’s next service to expand the score to 21-11.
Northwestern District volleyball standings 1, Millbrook 11-0 2, James Wood 8-2 3, Sherando 7-3 4, FAUQUIER 4-7 5, KETTLE RUN 3-7 6, Handley 2-8 7, LIBERTY 1-9
“They played together and picked each other up when they needed to,” Linthicum said of her team. Furr again was the leader in kills with nine and blocks with five. The lengthy list of kills also included Edwards (eight), Zewatsky (seven), Towle (seven) and Wayland (five). Lawhorn handed out 16 assists and tallied 17 points.
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RUNNING INTO THE POSTSEASON
Northwestern District cross country meet is Saturday in Winchester By Fred Hodge
Special to the Fauquier Times
Postseason cross country action commences Saturday with the Northwestern District championships at the Third Battle of Winchester course at Kernstown Battlefield near Winchester. The girls race starts at 10 a.m., followed 30 minutes later by the boys. The top four team finishers in each race advance to the Region 4C race, plus the top 15 individuals not part of the team qualifiers, Fauquier hosts the regional race Nov. 2 at Great Meadow with teams from the Dulles District joining the Northwestern squads. The girls will run at 10 a.m, and the boys 10:30. The top three teams and top five individuals earn state meet berths. Injuries always are potential land mines, but Fauquier coach Quentin Jones noted the early arrival of cold and flu season already is affecting athletes, with the specter of COVID-19 hovering over every sport. “You’ve got to put forth the best effort and see where everything falls,” Jones said. “Because you never know who’s going to get sick. A couple of ours already have been sick. That can make a big difference. This respiratory thing going around has been knocking the socks off
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Cassidy Scott and the Falcons next race Saturday morning in the district meet. some of these kids.” Fauquier’s girls are the most successful local team this fall and have regional aspirations as a team. “I think if our girls are healthy and are rolling, they should have a top four,” Jones said. ‘It’s going to be tough on both sides.’
Tuneup meet
The county’s three district members had their final regular season meet last Saturday in the Third Battle of Winchester Invitational held on the same course as the district meet.
The meet featured 39 teams in the boys and girls divisions including a healthy dose of Class 5 and Class 6 schools. Fauquier’s girls again led the way for local entries, scoring 391 points for 11th behind a fifth-place run by Falcon sophomore Cassidy Scott, who completed the 5,000 meters in 18 minutes, 14.8 seconds in a field of 261 entries. Scott’s time established a new school record, surpassing the former mark of 18:22 by all-American Sarah Bowman Brown. Loudoun Valley’s Eva Gordon captured the gold medal in 17:34.5. W.T. Woodson was the team champion with 150 points to 165 by Loudoun Valley and 182 for Tuscarora. Kettle Run was 31st with 765 points. Liberty had four runners, one short of the required five for a team score. W.T. Woodson also added the boys title, 116-137, over Loudoun Valley. James Wood was third at 187. Loudon Valley’s Graham Mussmon was the winner at 15:21.9, besting 266 other runners. Fauquier placed 30th with 788 points ahead of Liberty (31st, 813) and Kettle Run (34th, 887). Joining Scott for the Falcon girls were Kiki Wine (43rd, 20:16.6), Mackenzie Hodul (77th, 20:48.9), Meme Merchant (135th, 21:51.1),
Eva Del Gallo (136th, 21:51.9), Julia Crowther (214th, 23:10.0) and Natalie Phillips (233rd, 23:39.7). Liberty’s entries were Maya Turner (45th, 20:17.4), Kayla Lopez (79th, 20:51.5), Alaina Marek (167th, 22:26.3) and Natalie Taylor (218th, 23:7.3). Kettle Run runners included Kendall Schlueter (89th, 20:55.9), Maria Gaytan (109th, 21:20.9), Emily Dever (166th, 22:25.0), Sarah Martin (201st, 22:54.6), Kaiya Stone (212th, 23:07.4), Alyssa Julaton (217th, 23:17.1) and Mauren Rhoton (252nd, 24:43.1). Fauquier’s boys were Jonas Reutzel (17:13.7), Nick Warren (154th, 18:01.5), Connor Molberg (156th, 18:02.0), Evan Hunter (197th, 18:32.8), Joe Frisk (216th, 18:52.3) and Julian Major (218th, 18:53.6). Cole Hoffman (90th, 17:25.5) led Liberty, followed by Aidan Neidich (134th, 17:50.8), James Lacey (159th, 18:04.6), Peter Rummel (204th, 18:43.2), Lincoln Taylor (232nd, 19:11.3) and Owen Rogers (255th, 19:53.3). Competing for Kettle Run were Owen Mullins (91st, 117:26.2), Noah Lenkey (133rd, 17:50.5), Tyler Young (200th, 18:34.7), Lyle Beard (230th, 19:10.4), Aiden Hill (240th, 19:19.4), Ethan Martin (256th, 19:53.3) and Noah Krieg (260th, 20:09.6).
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INTERNATIONAL GOLD CUP
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Can he do it again? Dolly Fisher’s Schoodic returns to Great Meadow for try at third-straight timber win It might give Schoodic the advantage. And he might need it. Schoodic knows his way around In Saturday’s headline feature, Great Meadow: He’s logged more Schoodic tangles with four of the miles around the racecourse in The division’s best, inPlains in the past five cluding one that’s years than most steeInternational Gold Cup been nipping at his plechasers run in a When: Saturday, Oct. 23; heels all year. Leipers lifetime. 12 p.m. first post Fork Steeplechase’s Dolly Fisher’s Where: Great Meadow, Tomgarrow (Tom veteran goes for his The Plains Garner listed to ride) third-straight Gold What: Eight races, timber was second to Scand hurdles Cup win at this Sathoodic in the Virginurday’s International Ticket information: ia Gold Cup in May vagoldcup.com Gold Cup. Schoodic and again second a won the 2019 Internamonth ago at Shawan tional Gold Cup and Downs. Trainer Leslie Young, who the 2021 Virginia Gold Cup – 7 ½ saddled Andi A’mu to be second to miles in front over the championship Schoodic in the 2019 International course, plus he ran in the Semmes Gold Cup, says she’s got Tomgarrow and Ferguson handicap hurdle stakes ready to meet the formidable Schoodfive times between 2016 and 2018 ic in the $75,000 classic. for a total of 18 1/8 miles around the See FISHER, page 28 left-handed oval. By Betsy Burke Parker
Special to the Fauquier Times
PHOTO BY BETSY BURKE PARKER
Schoodic, no. 4, jumps to win the 2019 International Gold Cup. He goes for his second win in the timber classic Saturday.
Rich in prizes, rich in history: International Gold Cup past The waist-high International Gold Cup trophy took a winding route to its present home in The Plains. The first time the ornate King of Spain cup was offered as a prize was at 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 riders 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 PHOTO BY BETSY BURKE PARKER course in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. The 1931 winner of The valuable, historic International Gold Cup the cup at Grasslands, Gen- trophy dates back to the King of Spain and a eral Richard King Mellon, 1930 race in Tennessee. had developed the Rolling Rock course, and so he just kept the very first meet held at the thenthe trophy and designed a champi- new course on Oct. 20, 1984. In keeping with the Great Meadonship race for it when he heard of ow focus on championship timber Grasslands’ closure. racing, the International Gold Cup Mellon was a cousin of the late Upbecame a timber race. Great Meadperville philanthropist Paul Mellon. ow had been built in 1983 as the new The trophy shifted again when home to the Virginia Gold Cup timRolling Rock shuttered in 1983, moving to Great Meadow to anchor ber classic.
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PLAYING BY THE RULES
If nothing goes wrong, you barely even know that this troika of race officials exists
Stewards: Critical to the safety and success for participants, horse and human Saturday’s International Gold Cup races will have three of steeplechasing’s most trusted stewards in the stand. Learn the role these eyes and ears of the sport play. By Betsy Burke Parker
Special to the Fauquier Times
They don’t wear zebra-striped uniforms or wear whistles, but they’re referees just the same. Racing referees. Stewards enforce the rules of racing. That’s their job, pure and simple, though a steward’s job is anything but easy. An accredited steward since 1995 and Piedmont Foxhounds joint-master since 2001, Tad Zimmerman has worked as a state steward the past three years at Colonial Downs near Richmond. At Saturday’s International Gold Cup races, the Upperville-based horseman will serve as presiding steward, joined on the distinctive Great Meadow stewards’ stand by Gus Brown and Jack Houghton. Stirling Young will act as safety steward. There are certain qualities that lead to becoming a good steward, Zimmerman says – a sense of fairness, a willingness to listen, sharp observational skills and a thorough understanding of the actual rules of racing. But, more than anything, “it takes a thick skin. Whatever a ruling is, whenever a question is asked, you’re going to be on somebody’s wrong side,” he said. “You’ve got a twohorse situation; you may be wrong as far as somebody’s concerned. See STEWARDS, page 28
Steward’s timeline
• Day before, or early Saturday morning: Walk the course – at Great Meadow there are three different ones. “In a perfect world,” said NSA director of racing Bill Gallo, “all three stewards walk (them) together, since they work as a team on race day.” Stewards double check every knot on every rope on every hurdle, and every notch in every timber jump. They check beacons, confirm starting points and address any issues like road crossings and spectator access points. • Day of: Stewards meet with Gallo – who will act as race day steward’s secretary – to go through past performance form for the day – race by race, horse by horse, to familiarize themselves with the participants. • About an hour before the first race: Stewards call an officials’ meeting with patrol judges and other race-day officers. • After that: They call a jockeys’ meeting to discuss beacons and any course changes or peculiarities. • During the races: The stewards watch every stride of every horse, from before the start until after the finish to make sure everything is fair and there is no interference. • After each race: Stewards, plus Gallo, watch the video replay.
• If there’s a problem? If stewards see an incident, it is called a stewards’ inquiry; if a rider objects, it is called a claim of foul. In either event, stewards review the video and interview the riders as well as the patrol judges. They make a series of decisions – if there was interference; if the interference affected the outcome of the race; and if the order of finish will be changed. This must be done quickly, Zimmerman says, because of the parimutuel wagering. A hearing will be held later that day with the riders involved to determine the cause of the interference. If the interference is found to be accidental, the question is whether it was careless or reckless. “Careless” riding assumes no ill intent but instead insufficient effort to avoid interference. A finding of careless riding results in a fine. If the incident is caused by “reckless” riding, whether deemed intentional or not, it results in a large fine and possible suspension, depending on the severity of the interference and danger posed to other horses and riders. • At the end of the day: The stewards and the safety steward meet to go over the day’s events. • A few days later: Zimmerman will write up a detailed stewards’ report that goes on the NSA website.
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102+ acres $4,600,000 Boyce – This exquisite Country Estate is surrounded by some of the finest estates in Clarke Co. and enjoys stunning Blue Ridge Mountain views. Designed for elegant living and grand entertaining. Protected by a VOF Easement.
400+ acres $4,125,000 Warrenton – Historic farm with 6 BR / 3 BA main house. Panoramic mountain views, Great Run creek flows the length of farm and there are two ponds. Conservation Easement with The Virginia Outdoors Foundation gives permission to divide.
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Meet the Gold Cup field FISHER, from page 25
PHOTO BY DOUGLAS LEES
International Gold Cup chairs Dr. Will Allison, left, and Dr. Al Griffin, say they’re thrilled to have the big community event returning this Saturday.
Stewards: The racing referees STEWARDS, from page 26 “These horsemen have got skin in the game. The riders have their health at stake. The trainers have their horses, and their careers, at
stake. The owners have a lot of money and time invested.” “We depend on a core group of individuals” to work as accredited stewards, explained Bill Gallo. “They’re very good at what they do.”
Others to watch include Storm Team, who won his Gold Cup prep two weeks ago at Glenwood Park (Tomgarrow was second there, too) and won the super-competitive Houghland memorial at Nashville in June (Tomgarrow, second.) PHOTO BY BETSY BURKE PARKER Kiplin Hall’s Rene- Storm Team, no. 1, and Tomgarrow tangled gade River (Parker Hen- in the National Sporting Library Cup Oct. 9 at driks) finished a neck Glenwood Park. They meet again in Saturday’s in front of Schoodic Gold Cup. at Willowdale May 8, forward to Saturday. The forecast is but many believe the 5 pounds Renegade River got from great, the entries are strong and the Schoodic in the weights made the course is in perfect condition.” Virginia Steeplechase Associwinning difference in the 3 ½-mile ation president Don Yovanovich Pennsylvania race. In the International Gold Cup – inspected the course on behalf of also 3 ½ miles, all five runners carry the NSA on Sunday, reporting that level weights – 165. Amateur rider the track has a lush turf cover from Connor Hankin has the mount on careful tending after the spring Schoodic, certain to be morning-line meet and good rain this summer. Other races on the card infavorite at the pari-mutuel meet. clude the $75,000 grade II FerguPost time is 12 p.m. for the first of eight races on the $300,000-plus son hurdle handicap, the $30,000 program. Event co-chair Al Griffin cross-country steeplethon and five says betting is available through other hurdle races. Tickets are still available – log live tellers or at self-serve wagering kiosks around the racecourse. “This onto vagoldcup.com for purchase year, we’re keeping the pandem- information. Complete entries are ic safety spacing, with separation at nationalsteeplechase.com. Find between railside parking spots,” handicapping past performance deGriffin said. “We’re really looking tails at centralentryoffice.com.
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PATH Foundation announces new board chair
The PATH Foundation announced Betsy Dietel will fill the position of board chair, succeeding Raymond C. Knott, market president for Atlantic Union Bank, in the position. Dietel is a senior partner with Dietel and Partners, a philanthropic advising firm and a Rappahannock County Left: Ray Knott served as board chair of the PATH resident. The board will also gain Foundation. Center: Betsy Dietel will be board Sallie Morgan as a new member. chair of the PATH Foundation. Right: Sallie Morgan “We are truly thankful for Knott’s has joined the board of directors of the PATH leadership over the last three years Foundation. of service to the PATH Foundation,” said Dietel. “With his guidance, the Clinic’s telehealth therapy and dental PATH Foundation has increased its investclinic programs. ment in the community and his work has At the end of Knott’s tenure as chairbeen invaluable to the foundation’s growth man, PATH had invested a total of more and work toward its mission to increase than $48 million in the community through community health and vitality.” grants programs to local organizations. During Knott’s tenure, the PATH Foun“It has been a privilege to work with the dation: PATH Foundation over the last few years,” • Helped provide funding in support of Knott said. “I’m grateful for a chance to affordable housing projects; directly impact my community and would • Provided continuing financial support for the FRESH program in Fauquier like to thank my peers on the board for County and Commit to Be Fit in Rappa- their diligent work in ensuring that Fauquier, Culpeper and Rappahannock counties hannock County; • Invested in Herren Wellness at Twin remain healthy and vibrant communities.” The newest board member added to the Oaks, the first residential recovery cenboard of trustees is Sallie Morgan, Rappater in Warrenton; hannock County resident who previously • Helped establish the Virginia Funder’s served as executive director of the Mental Network, a nonprofit association of nearly 100 grant-making organizations Health Association of Fauquier County that are dedicated to collaborating and and director of Community Support Services at Rappahannock-Rapidan Commulearning together; and • Continued funding for the Fauquier Free nity Services.
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NEWS BRIEF AP scholars lauded At the end of school year 2020-2021, 24 Fauquier County Public School students were named AP Scholars with Distinction. These students earned an average of 3.5 on all AP exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. Thirteen FCPS students were named AP Scholars with Honor because they received an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. Receiving scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams, 61 FCPS students were designated AP Scholars. These three groups included high school students from Fauquier, Kettle Run and Liberty high schools. First introduced nationally in 2016 and locally in 2018, AP Capstone has become one of AP’s fastest-growing programs. AP Capstone Diplomas were granted in FCPS to two juniors and two seniors who earned scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on 4 additional AP exams: Emma K. Chesley from Fauquier High School; Eva M. Pastor, Emma L. Smith and Peter J. Tessier from Kettle Run High School. In addition, 22 AP Seminar and Research Certificates were awarded to Fauquier High School and Kettle Run High School students who earned scores of 3 or higher in both AP Seminar and AP Research. Advanced studies and fine arts supervisor for FCPS, Ladona Gorham noted, “Considering the challenges presented by the global pandemic, our students showed up for AP honors, as usual.” Steve Payne, Secondary English Supervisor, added, “Students in the AP Seminar and Research sequence continue to excel on their assessments. The research, collaboration and presentation skills developed by these new courses help make students future-ready.” AP exam scores are reported on a 5-point scale, rating a student’s qualifications to receive college credit or advanced placement: 5=Extremely Well Qualified; 4=Well Qualified; 3=Qualified; 2=Possibly Qualified; 1=No Recommendation.
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These property transfers, filed Oct. 6-13, 2021 were provided by Clerk of the Court of Fauquier County. (Please note that to conserve space, only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed. The kind of instrument is a deed unless stated otherwise.) Top Dollar Deal: $12,000,000 in Scott District
Cedar Run District NVR Inc. to Evelyn Omohundro, 0.5940 acre at 3944 Saddle Ridge Court, Warrenton. $839,070 NVR Inc. to Neil Adrian Brandt, 0.5898 acre at 7730 Warrenton Chase Drive, Warrenton. $804,455 Marinos Kalmoutis to Mary Small, 30.473 acres at 4386 Catlett Road, Midland. $1,300,000
Debra T. Helm to DDH Real Estate LLC, Unit G at 11228 Torrie Way, Bealeton. $166,000 Cranes Corner LLC to Mathai Manassas Holdings LLC, 2.1432 acres at 6225 Patrick Henry Blvd., Bealeton. $90,000 Francisco Lazo to Debra M. Taylor, 2242 Sedgwick Drive, Remington. $375,000 Sierra Desirae Surface to Martin Griffin, 6635 Schoolhouse Road, Bealeton. $315,000 Eun Hae Lim to Jesus E. Morales Lucas, 2.35 acres at 11149 James Madison Hwy., Bealeton. $335,000
Plum, 7334 Cedar Run Drive, Warrenton. $489,000 Cheriton Properties LLC to Rock Investments LLC, 75-77-79 Horner Street and 45 North Fourth Street, Warrenton. $270,000
Maximilian B. Steiner to Jetti Paul Pifer, 7295 Forrest Road nr. Warrenton. $368,000
Marshall District Stephen E. Miller to Robert Davis, 8474 Emerald Lane, Marshall. Jesse Drew Kopach to James P. $200,000 Gannon, Townhouse 14-A at 94-A Gail Skelton Keys Tr. to Anne Leeds Court, Warrenton. $203,717 Elizabeth Diello, 40.9996 acres Muwafaq Mohammed Ali to at 5742 Keyser Road nr. Hume. Brandon R. Kahnell, 7317 $1,519,962 Lee District Hazelwood Court, Warrenton. Wayne G. Carson Tr. to Michael Adam R. Beard to Manuela De $535,000 Winning, 10.0270 acres on Red Fox Jesus Lainez, 11726 Fort Lee Drive, Lane nr. Warrenton. $249,000 Remington. $430,000 Scott District Melissa R. Shaver to Donald Citro, Gunjan Vatas to Angela Rene Kent, Steven G. Lamb to Haocia Wen, 0.5697 acre at 6476 Corbin Lane, 11139 Eagle Court, Bealeton. Ardarra Farm, 236.1239 acres Center District Warrenton. $350,000 $475,000 at 2337 Zulla Road south of Robert M. Southworth Tr. to Felix Bruce H. Andrews Jr. to Jeremias A. Beverly J. Wynn to Matthew J. Cain, Middleburg. $12,000,000 Unit 211 at 211 Fairfield Drive, Beltran Jr., 6.1542 acres at 8054 Escobar Aguinada, 1.0005 acres at Wanda Pritekel to Gregory Alan Willboyd Court, Marshall. $780,000 5206 Sumerduck Road, Sumerduck. Warrenton. $250,000 Hanweck, 6890 Emma Court nr. $365,000 Julie Elizabeth Hopkins to Joseph Warrenton. $981,100 Laura Thompson McClure to Pelczar, 196 Autumn Wind Court, Gale A. Johnson, 3.4927 acres at Katelynn A. Garman to Steve B. F. Stephens Inc. to Eric Moore, Warrenton. $650,000 11166 Kilkenny Road nr. Marshall. Digby, Unit J at 11238 Torrie Way, 1.5000 acres at 6746 Chestnut Oak $600,000 Miguel Urzua Cadiz to Kyle D. Bealeton. $163,500 Lane nr. Warrenton. $572,000 Graham, 0.3021 acres at 129 Brenda Larry Moses Williams to Moonlight Donna Lynn Fulcher to Jose Luis Edgar Allen Lunsford to Tanner Court, Warrenton. $655,000 Richard Dudley, 1.577 acres at 7341 Woods LLC, 0.977 acre at 8276 Opal Martinez Rosas, 6716 Huntland Bunker Hill Road. $270,000 Road nr. Warrenton. $125,000 James E. Mitchell to Ronald E. Drive, Bealeton. $407,000
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OBITUARIES David Lee Brewer David Lee Brewer, 62, of Culpeper, died Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Culpeper Health and Rehab. He was born October 20, 1958 in Margaretville, NY to Donald Harry Brewer and the late Jacqueline Annette Brewer. David owned and operated DLB Sports Cards, established in 1990. He enjoyed basketball, bowling, and golf. He was the #1 fan of drag racer Devin Yankey and he loved the Miami Dolphins #13. David is survived by two children, Amanda Helton (Adam) and David Brewer, Jr. (Leslie); six grandchildren, Dylan Tunnell, Jayson Tunnell, Hayden Helton, Rylan Brewer, Rayna Brewer, and Rhett Brewer; two great grandchildren, Jaylyn and Ava; three sisters, Linda Lowery, Lisa Wolfe (Robert), and Tina Garrison (Jerry); the love of his life and fiancé, Patricia Brewer; and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by one grandson, Jayrin Xavier Lee Tunnell. A funeral service will be held Friday, October 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper with Pastor Mike Evans officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Hopewell United Methodist Church Cemetery, 23557 Lignum Road, Lignum, VA. An online tribute wall and guestbook are available at www. foundandsons.com Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is serving the family.
Paul Frederick Bromm Paul Frederick Bromm passed away on 10/7/21 at the UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville, Virginia after complications from cancer surgery. Paul was born on 4/13/59 in Gulfport, Mississippi, the son of Lt. Col. Robert F. Bromm, USAF, and Alice Gene Bromm. He is preceded in death by both parents and by former wife, Delores Myers Bromm, stepson, Steven Brown, and stepdaughter, Amber Brown. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Heermans Bromm, his sister, Alea (Eric) Sullivan of Phoenix, Arizona, Monica Brown and Dan Wells of Worthington, Ohio, and a wonderful extended family who loved him: William Heermans of Phoenix, Arizona, Kevin and Lisa Heermans of Huber Heights, Ohio, Jeff Heermans of Culpeper, Virginia, John (Niki) Stapleton of Winter Springs, Florida, Elizabeth (Anthony) Gehin of Winter Springs, Florida, Mandy and Scott Gregg, of Culpeper, Virginia, Freddy and Mandy Stapleton of Culpeper, Virginia, grandchildren: Tyler and Nevaeh Manning of Fairborn, Ohio, Adam Gregg, Aaron Gregg, Jacob Gregg, and Derick Stapleton of Culpeper, Virginia, and Penny Gehin, Ava Gehin, Cece Gehin, Eloise Stapleton, and Ezra Stapleton, of Winter Springs, Florida. Paul dabbled in several careers in his early years: driving a concrete mixer, sales, long-haul trucking, and was a licensed private pilot. He ultimately found his professional niche in the transportation/logistics management field for Prestige Delivery Systems. In more recent years, Paul spent as much time as weather permitted on his motorcycle, and also loved to lock himself in his man-cave to play one of his guitars. Paul and Patricia together shared a love of good food, good drink and live bands, and saw 38 Special more than one couple should see any band! They also spent several vacations in their favorite spot: Siesta Key, Florida. Paul was a die-hard Patriot, and held deep respect for our Country’s founding fathers. Those who knew him remember his strong opinions, and that he loved nothing more than sitting down with friends and family for a satisfying political conversation, drink in hand. His playful side was evident in his interactions with the grandchildren he loved so deeply. There was much joyful noise in the home and he was often found chasing kids or throwing them over the “candy bridge.” Paul fully embraced life to the very end and he would want his loved ones to celebrate that life. Family, friends, and neighbors will gather at Paul and Patricia’s home on Saturday, 10/16/21 from 1-5 pm to raise a glass to Paul. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Authentic Church in Orlando, Florida, a newly established church that is near and dear to their hearts. See link below: https://myauthenticchurch. churchcenter.com/giving Online condolences may be expressed at www.moserfuneralhome. com.
T.J. (Tim) Mullins, Jr. 10/26/89 - 10/23/10 11 years is hard to believe. It sure seems like just yesterday that we saw that beautiful smile of yours. Not a day goes by that you are not talked about or thought of. You are still in our conversations and that will never change. Our memories is what keeps up going. Keep giving us that strength that we need to continue this life without you. Wishing you a Happy 32st Birthday in Heaven! Until we meet again, rest easy!
Love you always, Dad, Mom & Tyler
June M. Penn June M. Penn passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 at home surrounded by her daughters. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter H. Penn and her parents Zeff and Alice Porter. June was born December 12, 1934 in Fauquier County and built a wonderful life in the county. June was a devoted member of Poplar Fork Baptist Church and participated regularly until her illness. June loved working with and teaching children. She retired from the Fauquier County Public School System with 40 years of service. Most of those years were at Bradley Elementary School working with Mary Stright as a Teacher’s Assistant. They taught kindergarteners who were always full of energy and questions. Many of June’s previous students would see her in town or at a football game and she became the “Rock Star” as they came up to her with hugs. June also worked many years for the Stephenson family--Mr. Samuel Stephenson, then his son, Edward L., and then his son, Edward L. III. June’s grandchildren named her “MeeMaw” and that name stuck with her because her grandchildren’s friends and many nieces and nephews knew her as that. June loved to drive and give rides to anyone that needed to get somewhere. Her beige Classic Cadillac almost floated thru the air when June was behind the wheel. There are so many wonderful and funny stories we could share...and all of them have the same message “June loved people and people loved her.” June is survived by her daughters, Towanna and Pamela both of Warrenton; her sister, Alice P. Lightfoot of Haymarket; her brother, Conway M. Porter (Miriam) of Warrenton; three grandchildren, Tia Webb of New York City, NY, Derrick Webb and Robert Waters of Warrenton; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and very good friends. A graveside service with a small gathering of family and friends will be held on October 16, 2021 at Bright View Cemetery, 8265 Lunsford Road, Warrenton, starting at 12:00 noon. Because of COVID-19, the family is not having a reception afterwards. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund, 493 Blackwell Road, Suite 319, Warrenton, VA, 20186, in memory of June Penn or to the Boys and Girls Club of America.
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OBITUARIES Thomas J. “Tom” “Jack” Place Thomas J. “Tom” “Jack” Place, 85 of Winchester, VA passed away Monday, October 18, 2021 at Heritage Hall Care Facility in Front Royal. He was born in 1935 the son of the late Michael and Esther (Croson) Place. He was a member of Sunnyside Presbyterian Church and was retired after 37 years of service at Shenck Foods as Night Supervisor. He married Shirley Jean Palmer on June 20, 1959 in Hancock, MD. She preceded him in death on January 14, 1994. Tom is survived by a son Kirby B. Place and his wife Pat of Stephens City, VA; brother, Harold S. Place of Alexandria, VA; grandson, Dusty W. Taylor of Strasburg, VA and numerous nieces and nephews. Tom is preceded in death by his wife, parents and brother Roger L. Place. Jack was a car buff, NASCAR fan and Washington Football Team fan. In the early 1970’s he built his own house and could do just about anything carpentry wise. After retirement he helped his son with classic car restoration and they were very successful. Family will receive friends on Thursday, October 21, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm with a memorial service, Friday, October 22, 2021 at 1pm all held at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel. Interment will follow in Shenandoah Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Jason Place, Chris Place, Mike Leighty, Ernie Affleck, Willard Boyce and Denny Herring. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Tom’s memory may be made to: Round Hill Community Fire & Rescue, 141 Spinning Wheel Lane, Winchester, VA 22603.
Donald William “Percy” Stewart Donald William “Percy” Stewart, 101, of Winchester, Virginia, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021, at his residence at Shenandoah Valley Westminster Canterbury, Winchester. Mr. Stewart was born on June 7, 1920, in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of the late Harry Clifton and Louella Haymaker Stewart. Upon the death of his mother at age 4, he and his brother came to Winchester and were raised by their aunt and uncle, Cora (Haymaker) and Percy D. Miller. Mr. Stewart graduated from John Handley High School in 1939. He earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech in 1943. Upon graduation, he entered the US Army as a 2nd Lieutenant and served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. After the war, Mr. Stewart returned home and joined the family business, Miller and Anderson, where he worked until his retirement. He married Madeline Ann Heatwole on June 23, 1951, in Mt. Clinton, Virginia. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, where he served as a Deacon and Elder. Mr. Stewart was also a member of the Rotary Club of Winchester for 70 years. Among other awards as a Rotarian, he received the Distinguished Service Award and was a Skelton Fellow. Don held perfect attendance for his entire career with the club, 63 years as a full active member, a record that will likely never be repeated. Don was a member of the Winchester Country Club since 1947 and was an avid golfer who achieved 4 Holes-in-One. He was instrumental in promoting participation in senior golf events at the club. In 1995, he was inducted into the Hunter Maddox Hall of Fame for his accomplishments in track at Handley, including a long-held school record in the half-mile. He was an enthusiastic reader and student of history. After retiring, he and Madeline enjoyed their travels around the world, covering five continents. He also enjoyed volunteering at the local food bank and with annual tax preparation assistance. Mr. Stewart is survived by his daughters, Ann Stewart Smallwood (Donald) of Eatonton Georgia, Donna Stewart Crawford (Bill) of Isle of Palms, South Carolina, and Margaret Stewart Hannon of Winchester, Virginia. He is also survived by four grandsons, Tripp Smallwood (Alicia) of Marietta, Georgia, Stewart Smallwood (Lauren) of Hartselle, Alabama, Byron Hannon (Haley) of Salem, Virginia, and Trevor Hannon of Nashville, Tennessee, and seven great grandchildren. Preceding Mr. Stewart in death are his wife, Madeline, sister, Helen Lee Stewart Lotz, and brother, Harry C. Stewart, Jr. A gathering of friends and family will be held on Thursday, October 21st from 6:00 -8:00 pm at Omps Funeral Home Amherst Chapel. A Celebration of Life will be conducted on Friday, October 22nd at 2:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Dr. Dan McCoig officiating. A reception will follow at Fellowship Hall. Inurnment will be private in Mt. Hebron Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Rotary Foundation, Winchester Rotary, PO Box 2686, Winchester, Virginia 22604 or The First Presbyterian Church, 116 South Loudoun St, Winchester, Virginia 22601.
Katherine Maria Vogler August 12, 1975-October 17,2021 Katherine Maria Vogler (“Katie”) 46, passed away peacefully at her home in Warrenton, VA on October 17, 2021, with her family at her side, after an eight-year battle with cancer. Katie was born on August 12, 1975, in Washington, D.C. and grew up in Warrenton. She graduated from Fauquier High School in 1993, where she participated in the Model United Nations Program. She received her B.A. from James Madison University in 1997 , majoring in political science, with a minor in Russian studies. Fluent in Russian, she was attracted to further study of Russian politics and culture during the post-Soviet years and went on to earn a master’s degree in International Affairs at the European University at St. Petersburg, Russia. Katie worked as an international affairs specialist with the U.S. Department of Energy. She served as Director of the D.O.E. Office concentrating in nuclear security, at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, where she and her family resided for five years. Katie was a multi-talented, positive, and caring person, who touched many lives. Katie is survived by her husband, Earl Frederick Vogler III; her daughters Carolina, Elena, and Stella, of Warrenton; four sisters, Elizabeth Downey, Clare Knauss (William), and Bridget Downey of Warrenton; Laura Downey (Pietro Princi) of Valetta, Malta; a brother, Brendan Downey (Hai) of Shanghai, China; twelve nieces and nephews; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and her parents, James and Patricia Downey of Warrenton. The family will receive visitors at Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton, on Thursday, October 21 between 5 and 8 p.m., with a Rosary at 7:30. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Warrenton, on Friday, October 22, at 1:00 p.m., with internment at Bright View Cemetery.
Harold Royer Weybright Harold Royer Weybright, age 89 of Nokesville, VA died on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Blue Ridge Christian Homes. Mr. Weybright was born in Thurmont, MD on February 11, 1932, son of the late Daniel Sayler Weybright and Anna Royer Weybright.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Mary Ruth Weybright Marcum, his brother Daniel Sayler Weybright, Jr. and by an infant grandson Benjamin Robert Wildermann. Harold graduated from Bridgewater College. He married Mary Hooker, and they settled in Nokesville, VA where they raised their four children. Harold served his country in the navy for two years. Soon after, he returned home and started an insurance company with his business partner. He had many successful years before he finally sold the business and retired. Harold had a kind and gentle manner. He loved spending time outdoors at his home and could often be found walking in the woods on his property. He was a favorite with the children and youth in his family and in his church as he always enjoyed playing and acting silly. He was active in his community and spent many hours in service to various organizations including his church, AA, and the Nokesville Volunteer Fire Department. The family gratefully acknowledges the staff of the Blue Ridge Christian Home for their care and support over the last few years. He is survived by his wife Mary H. Weybright; children Steven Daniel Weybright and wife Carol Lynne, Rebecca Elizabeth Weybright, David Hooker Weybright and wife Susan, Anne Carol Weybright and husband Jay Wildermann; step-grandchildren Marie Wildermann Pace and husband Mitchell, and Daniel Wildermann; grandchildren Molly Noel Weybright, Samuel Thomson Weybright, Claire Rebecca Wildermann, and Jacob Paul Wildermann; great grandchildren Molly Grace Pace, Sophia Marie Pace and Benjamin Jackson Pace and by treasured nephews, nieces, grand nephews, grand nieces, extended family members, friends and business associates.” Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 10:00 Am in Nokesville Church of the Brethren with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the service, Interment Valley View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family ask that memorial donations be made to either Nokesville Church of the Brethren, 13002 Fitzwater Drive, Nokesville, VA 20181 http://nokesvillecob.org; Bridgewater College 402 East College St. Bridgewater, VA 22812 https://www.bridgewater.edu. or Nokesville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, 9405 Devlins Grove Place Bristow, VA 20136 Nokesville VFDRS.
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OBITUARIES Sara Elizabeth Collette
Jean H. Payne
Sara Elizabeth Collette, age 86, passed peacefully at her home in Casanova, VA on Monday, October 11th, 2021 from complications from Parkinson’s. She was born in New Haven, Oswego County, New York on March 1st, 1935, daughter of the late Frederick & Margaret Foster. The Collettes moved to Casanova in 1977 and purchased a small farm called Pageland so that Sara could have her horses at home. She joined the Casanova Hunt and earned her colors after a few years. The Collettes expanded their farm by adding three more parcels of the original Pageland. Sara then purchased a mare in foal named Flower Bow. She developed a breeding program and started entering her horses in local point-to-point races. Names of horses must be unique to avoid rejection by the Jockey Club, so she usually used fish names for her horses since her husband was an ichthyologist (studied fishes). Her breeding program produced many winners including two that won the Gold Cup, Salmo in 2007 and 2009 and Zanclus in 2018. Sara is survived by her husband of 66 years, Bruce B. Collette; three daughters, Karen Cali Collette of Ellijay, GA; Sheila Bell of Gibsonville, NC; and Claire Shaw & her husband, Michael of Roswell, GA; six grandchildren, Shaun, Crystyle, Heather, Alex, Samantha & Thomas; and five great grandchildren, Hayley, Brandon, Gabrielle, Trinity & Henry. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Virginia Point-to-Point Foundation, P.O. Box 1877, Middleburg, VA 20118 (a 501(c)(3) public charity). Online condolences may be made at www. moserfuneralhome.com.
Jeannette (Jean) Woolf (Heflin) Payne died peacefully in her sleep at her home on October 12, 2021. at the age of almost 98. She was born in Gainesville, VA November 10, 1923 and was married for almost 72 years to the love of her life, Hunter F. Payne, who predeceased her. Mrs. Payne is survived by two daughters, Paula Constantini (Stanley) and Patsy Stonestreet (Jim), Grandchildren, Michael Pearson (Sierra), Shelly Clegg (Jeff), Suzi Borg (Darren), Paul Pearson, Joy White (Dave), Jeffrey Pearson (Lisa) and John Stonestreet (Sarah ). She was blessed with 19 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Payne worked for a number of years for the Marshall Water Company, taught elementary school, and organized Vacation Bible Schools thru out the area. She was active in a number of churches as a leader and a teacher. She was known for her wedding cakes and delicious food when she owned Sunshine Catering. Among her customers were politicians, doctors, ambassadors and Willard Scott. She also attended clown school and played the role of “Sunny,” the clown at many community activities. Mrs. Payne’s life was full and giving and as long as she was able, her mantra was to do for others. Visitation was Saturday, October 16 from 5 to 7 pm at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton. Graveside services were Sunday, October 17 at 5:00 PM at Leeds Cemetery in Hume, VA. Memorials may be made to Rectortown Methodist Church or a favorite charity. The family wishes to thank those who cared for her during the last few months of her life. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com
Mary Kendrick Griffith Mary Elizabeth Kindrick Griffith, 95, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday October 14, 2021. She was born in Clinchco, Virginia on November 17, 1925, and came to Manassas with her family, leaving southwest Virginia, during the Great Depression. Mary remained in and around Manassas for most of her life. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Early C. Griffith Jr, as well as her father and mother Stuart and Susie Kindrick, and her four sisters and two brothers. She is survived by two children-Betty Dickerson (& her husband Doug) and Donald Griffith (& his wife Pamela), as well as Donald’s children/grandchildren—Robert Griffith (& his wife Margi & their children—Chloe, John, Carter, and Jackson) and Andrew Griffith (& his wife Ashley & their children—Peyton & Cole). Mary especially enjoyed her 6 great-grandchildren— Chloe, Peyton, John, Cole, Carter, & Jackson. Mary is also survived by a couple dozen nieces/nephews and their families. Mary’s niece Bonnie (with her husband Tommy Pearson) and her nephew Frank (with his wife Mary Moore) took care of Mary during the latter years of her life in Manassas, allowing Mary to live independently. She went to live with her son and daughterin-law, Donald and Pamela in January 2020, where they took care of her in their home in Luray, VA. Mary worked at the U.S. Navy Torpedo Station factory in Alexandria, VA during World War II. In later years she was the Cafeteria Manager at Marstellar Junior High School in Manassas, and a switchboard/console operator when Fairfax Hospital began. Mary was a regular participating member of Haymarket Baptist Church for over 70 years and belonged to quilting clubs at two other churches. Early & Mary Griffith belonged to the Veterans’ Farm Club, sponsor of the Prince William County FAIR since its inception. Mary enjoyed several social and artistic group activities during her retirement. At the Senior Citizen Center, Mary belonged to the knitting club. Always ready to learn, Mary was an avid reader of historical fiction and participated in Memories of the Past. She belonged to the Farm Bureau Women’s Committee, as well as the Homemakers Club (Family/ Community/Education). She also enjoyed walking daily with her friends each morning at the Manassas Mall, well into her 90s. Family will receive visitors on Wednesday October 20, 2021, from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM at Haymarket Baptist Church, followed by her Funeral at 1:00 PM at the church. A Graveside Service will follow the Funeral at Stonewall Memorial Gardens in Manassas, VA.
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OBITUARIES Dorothy J. Childress
Joyce Cathleen Murphy
Dorothy J. Childress, age 91, a resident of Warrenton, VA passed away on October 12, 2021 surrounded by her devoted family. She was predeceased by her husband, of 68 years, Reves F. Childress and her grandson, Alan Spencer. She is survived by her children Reves Childress (Vera) of Escondido, CA., Reba Stanley (Carson-deceased) of Coeburn, Va., Jean Alt (Pete) of Warrenton, Va., and Barbara Childress of Spring Hill, Fl. She was a homemaker who showed her love for her family in many ways, especially through her homemade cooking and stitched quilts. She was active in her church and her hobbies included gardening, traveling, quilting and baking cookies for everyone. First and foremost she was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. She spent the last years of her life in the loving care of her daughter Jean and husband, Pete Alt. She made an impact on all their lives and she will be forever remembered and loved. The family wants to give a very special thank you to Heartland Hospice for their wonderful care. A visitation was on Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 6 to 8 pm at Moser Funeral Home. A funeral service was on Friday, October 15, 2021 at 10am at Moser Funeral Home 233 Broadview Ave. Warrenton, VA. A burial followed at Stonewall Memory Gardens, Manassas, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements by Moser Funeral Home, online condolences can be made at: www.moserfuneralhome.com
Grace Episcopal Church
The Rev. James Cirillo, Priest • (540) 788-4419
www.gracechurchcasanova.org
St. John The Baptist Anglican Church
Anglo Catholic in worship and order Mass Schedule: Sunday 8AM & 10:30 AM Wednesday 10 AM Holy Days 6PM Father Jonathan Ostman, Rector
540-364-2554 Facebook: stjohnsmarshall “At the Stop Light in Marshall”
Lloyd Allen Hughes Lloyd Allen Hughes, Jr., 65, of Marshall, VA, passed October 9, 2021. He was born on April 1, 1956. Lloyd is survived by two sisters: Karen A. White of Midland, VA and Angela Hughes Davidson of Marshall, VA; two brothers: Aaron Hughes of Front Royal, VA, and Timothy Hughes of Front Royal, VA. A viewing was held on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, from 10 am until 12 pm, at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, 4679 Free State Road, Marshall, VA, 20115. Funeral services will be private. Interment will be in Mt. Nebo Baptist Church Cemetery, Marshall, VA. Online condolences can be given at www. joynesfuneralhome.com
Charles David “Popeye” Lunceford
Places of Worship • HOLY EUCHARIST: Sundays, 9 a.m. • SUNDAY SCHOOL: Children & Adults 10 a.m. 5096 Grace Church Lane, Casanova (1 mile off Meetze Road)
Joyce Cathleen Murphy of Manassas, VA passed away on Oct. 9, 2021. Born on May 30, 1950 in Virginia, she was the daughter of the late James and Thelma Alderton. Joyce is survived by her son Michael Bryce Murphy and wife Melissa of Marshall, VA. Services will be private. Arrangements by Royston Funeral Home, Marshall, VA.
THE SOCIAL SECURITY DEATH BENEFITS When a loved one passes away, there are many arrangements to be made and actions taken. One crucial task involves reporting the death to the Social Security Administration. In most cases, the reporting is done by the funeral home and requires the deceased’s Social Security number. One essential reason for this is that survivors qualify for certain death benefits. One benefit is the death payout that the Social Security Administration can pay to a surviving spouse, children, or other family members in a one-time lump sum payment of $255. Eligible family members may also receive survivors benefits for the month in which the deceased passed away. Benefit amounts depend on how much the individual earned during his or her lifetime. Surviving spouses and dependents are eligible for monthly payments if you meet certain criteria. This includes former spouses who are divorced from a person at the time of their death. If you have your own work record, you must choose between survivor income or yours. You cannot receive both at the same time. For more information, please call MOSER FUNERAL HOME at (540) 347-3431, or tour our facility, conveniently located at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. We’ll also tell you about our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY, just outside of Warrenton. “If you suppress grief too much, it can well redouble.” Moliere
Charles David “Popeye” Lunceford, age 64 of Marshall, VA went to be with the Lord on September 22, 2021. Visitation was held on October 9 from 12 to 1. Service followed at Royston Funeral Home, Marshall VA. Arrangements by Royston Funeral Home, Marshall, VA.
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Large unique home Orlean 2BR, on 60 acs, beautiful views. Utils included. $2000/mo 540-229-9328 South of Warrenton, 3BR, 2BA , rambler in country, views, $1950/ mo. 540-270-0367; pinebark4@gmail.com
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Share home. Private ent, Lg BR, full BA, LR, kitchenette, patio. $1250/mo, inclds cable, water, elect 703-878-9476. Warrenton, convenient to shops, $700/mo. inclds utils. Kit & laundry privgs. Female that can help with child care earns rent reduction. 540-878-6594 Antiques &
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Firewood & Fire Pit Wood seasoned hdwd, $235/cord + del. over 15 mls from Nokesville. 703-577-1979
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Seasoned, split from oak, ash, maple, apple & cherry. $220-cord, $115-1/2 cord, $60-1/4 cord, $30-1/8 cord. plus delivery from Marshall 540-364-4154
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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 Your Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222
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Black & Decker electric lawn mower, good c o n d . $ 8 5 . 571-344-4300
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Roosters for free to a good home or farm 4 pure Road Island Reds, 4 Easter eggers, call for more info 571-246-6981
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Warrenton, 20187; 7119 Academy Rd, 10/23 & 24, 9a-3p. HH, tools, garden items, holiday & much more.
INSIDE MOVING SALE 5224 HIGH CT., WARRENTON, VA. 20187 10/23, (One Day Only) ✬ 9A–3P Pickup Date: 10/24, 10A-2P Parking: cul-de-sac & adjacent owner property. Antique/Vintage: Clore drop front desk, spool display cabinet, pedal sewing machine, barrister book case, armoire 1900’s, Martha Washington sewing stand, crank phonograph w rolls, desk w turned legs & flora motif, needlework tool kits, framed angel picture, 1900’s, Victorian women prints, 1900’s beaded needlework, mid 1800’s-German prayer & more. Amish quilt-king, wedding ring patterns, straight edge blades, lots of green depression glassware, Wade- old story book characters, & more. Contemporary: 2 new lift recliners w/heat & massage, several advanced needlework w/acid free matting, Lenox Irish Cottage pieces, new in wrapping Irish cottage dinnerware, misc. Fostoria, candlewick pcs., glass sided curio cabinet, matching armoireslge, 1 smaller, Harley Davidson die cast models in boxes, HD bank new in box, collection of cars in case, watches, mugs, apparel. Also, Snap On items, other car models, red saddle bags & more. 5 piece Ethan Allen BR set, DR set inc. table, 4 chairs, buffet & several kitchen appliances. Other: 52” TV working, deer mounts, ship model, hunting/ camping gear & apparel, lighted standing magnifier, vertical fans, old glass & milk bottles, metal animal crates, tons of Christmas inc. a lighted tree, two nice notions cabinets, fold up bed, tons of needle working books & notions, & bookcases. ALSO boxes/stacks of all sorts of items!!! · Masks requested to be worn. · Only 10 customers in the house at a time. · Owner not responsible for any injuries. · Cash & local check to Jackie Sellers only. · Some photos @ EstateSales.net on 10/22. Jackie Sellers, owner’s sales agent jackiesellers@starpower.net
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Miscellaneous For Sale
END ROLLS. We have newspaper end rolls. Very limited. Located at Fauquier Times, 540-347-4222. You must call to make pick up arrangements. Due to COVID. $5 each. Generator - Champion 4000/3500 watt electric start with remote; very lightly used but run every 2 months to keep it in excellent working order. $250. 540364-1044 Man on the moon 7/69 magazine,books records (album, 45’s) 571-344-4300 Ringling Bros programs 1971-2005 castaways wreck bar shaker cans 1 9 7 0 ’ s ( 5 ) 571-344-4300
262 45 RPM record collection original 50’s, 60’s app 2500 various prices 571-344-4300.
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Musical Instruments
1922 Mason & Hamlin 5’8” baby grand piano, Warrenton, VA. Reconditioned in late ‘90s. Recently tuned. $17K, OBO Serious inquiries only. Contact 540-272-0082 or bodensjl@gmail.com.
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GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES. Purebred AKC registered. Available now! Dewormed, 1st shots given and vet checked. Call 540-273-9336.
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JFK, Sinatra books/ magazines, M Jordan championship mini BB (set of 7) COA 571-344-4300 J. Gibbs 1991 football card as coach, racing book both autographed 571-344-4300. Lionel Trains, 1950´s Berkshire locomotive #284, cattle, caboose, crane cars, ect. Accessories also. 571-344-4300 Raisinettes Tony the Tiger key chains Peanuts uncut card sets Redskins yearbooks game day books 571-344-4300
273 Pets DOBERMAN Pups AKC, M/F S & W vet checked, black & reds $ 1 4 0 0 R u b y : 540.645.1962 Credit cards accepted
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ADAMS CUSTOM SER- Addison´s Building & VICES, LLC. Siding, Remodeling. AddiWhere: Fauquier SPCA Windows, Roofing. tions, basements, Cost: $10.00 Visit us online at b a t h r o o m s , 9350 Rogues Road Midland, VA 22728 adamscustomservicesundecks, repairs. LiWhen: Sun, 10/24; 12:30pm-2pm s.com. or call censed Insured. All supplies Provided 540-349-8125. Free 540-244-2869 estimates Register by Friday, October 22nd at events@fauquierspca.com For all your heating and Power Washing, Go from Green to Or Call 540-788-9000 ext 211 cooling needs. Rc´s Clean!!540-642-2349, Children under the age of 13 must be accomAC Service and Re703-987-5096. Lipanied by an adult pair, 540-349-7832 or censed & Insured! 540-428-9151 GO WITH THE BEST!!! Brian´s Tree Service. Announcements LICENSED, INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES. Tree reSalvation Army needs seasonal bell moval, trimming, deadwooding, stump ringers at The Salvation Army of the removal, lot clearing. Virginia Piedmont Serving Fauquier, Senior discounts 540-937-4742 or Culpeper, and Orange Counties 540-222-5606 GO WITH THE BEST!!! In just a few weeks, the familiar sound of the Salvation Army’s Brian´s Tree Service. Red Kettlebells will be heard as the Christmas Kettle season gets LICENSED, INunderway. Most of those ringing the bells are volunteers from SURED, FREE ESaround the community, but with hundreds of shifts to fill between TIMATES. Tree reMonday, Nov. 15 and Thursday, Dec. 23, the Salvation Army does moval, trimming, need the help of some seasonal part-time paid workers in deadwooding, stump removal, lot clearing. Fauquier, Culpeper and Orange counties to ensure the kettles Senior discounts stay manned. Pick up an application at the Salvation Army 540-937-4742 or Family Store at 62 Waterloo Street in Warrenton and 133 E. 540-222-5606 Culpeper St. in Culpeper. Applicants must be at least 18 years of G R AV E L : A L L age and bring a driver’s license and social security cards in PROJECTS. Topsoil; order to have those applications processed. For more informafill dirt; mulch. No job tion, contact Yina Heflin at 540-349-8076 or email yina.heflin@ too small.540-825uss.salvationarmy.org 4150; 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
JENKINS EXCAVATING & LOGGING Free Estimates, Class A Contractor, Excavation, Demolition, Land Clearing, Logging, P o n d s , Driveways. 540-661-0116 Miller´s Tree Servic, complete tree service. Renoval, mulching, storm damage, bucket truck, firewood. 540-222-2089 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
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Affordable Roofing with Terry´s Handyman Services, LLC. Licensed & Insured. Commercial & residential. Senior discounts. 540-270-7938 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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FOOD PANTRY 2nd & 4th Sundays
3124 Beulah Rd, at Beulah Baptist Church, Markham VA will have a food pantry on 1:30pm-3pm Please contact Cecelia Williams at 540.364.2428. Church number 540.364.2626.
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Lawn/Garden
FALL CLEANUP; FENCE REPA I R S ; L AW N CARE; TREE & STUMP REMOVAL; SCRAP R E M O VA L ; SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS. CALL KURT JENKINS, HONEST AND RELIABLE. 540-717-2614 SNOW REMOVAL TOO!! GORMANS TREE AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES. Seasonal Clean up. Snow removal, grinding, mowing, take downs. Free estimates. 540-222-4107; 540-825-1000
605 Automobiles - Domestic 2010 - Mercury Mariner Premier 4WD, 82K miles. Great shape. $8500. 540-272-0224
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Itasca 2007 Navion 23ft. sleep 5, 2 A/C, 2.7L diesel engine with 20710 miles, $15500 sale price. Contact: jobell@mailrub.net or 540-399-3287
640 Motorcycles HONDA METROP O L I TA N 2 0 1 7 Scooter 380 miles. Excellent condition, college bound. Color: Red. Garage kept. Single Owner. $1,700 c a s h . C a l l 540.604.4950
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HONDA 2003 Shadow 750 Exc. cond. Red. Garage-kept With windshield. $2500 Call 540-371-4856. YAMAHA ATV’s 2019 YFZ 50 - LOW HOURS 2ea. Yamaha YFZ 50 4-wheelers like new condition. Some factory warranty left. Excellent/like new. $2200.00 each. 804-761-2878 This Could be Your Ad! Call 888-351-1660
1 9 9 9 J E E P CHEROKEE, 108K miles, with off road accessories. . Needs some work. $1500. 540-439-9071
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FAUQUIER COUNTY GENERAL REAL ESTATE REASSESSMENT INFORMATION Fauquier County Reassessment Office 98 Alexandria Pike, Suite 25; Warrenton, VA 20186 Phone: (540) 422-8880 / Email: Reassessment@fauquiercounty.gov Website: http://reassessment.fauquiercounty.gov The NOTICE OF 2022 REAL ESTATE REASSESSMENT, effective January 1, 2022, for real property located in Fauquier County, will be mailed to all property owners. Using the best available information, Wampler & Eanes Appraisal Group LTD, has determined the fair market value of real property in Fauquier County. If you believe that your assessment does not reflect the present fair market value of your property, you may appeal your reassessment by requesting an informal hearing with an assessor using one of the following methods: 1) submit an on-line request to schedule a hearing; 2) email a request to schedule a hearing; 4) mail a request to schedule a hearing; or 4) call the Reassessment Office. Hearings are public meetings and will be held in the Reassessment Office. The deadline to request a hearing to appeal a reassessment is Before 4:30 PM on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2021. 2022 Reassessment hearings begin on Monday, November 1, 2021 and are by scheduled appointment. Scheduling begins Monday, October 18, 2021. Hearings are held Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9 AM to 4 PM; Fridays 9 AM to 4 PM; and Tuesdays 11 AM to 4 PM and 6 PM to 8 PM. It is the property owner’s responsibility to provide the documentation to support their appeal. Hearing results will be mailed at the end of December 2021. Further information on the hearing process, scheduling, and the complete hearing schedule is available on the reassessment website. Property owners also have the right to appeal their assessments to the Board of Equalization (BOE). The BOE is expected to convene after March 1, 2022, and set its schedule at the first BOE meeting. Further information on the BOE hearing process and scheduling will be available on the reassessment website after the BOE convenes. THE TAX RATE APPLICABLE TO THE 2022 REASSESSMENT WILL BE ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IN MARCH 2022 DURING THE FISCAL 2023 BUDGET PROCESS AFTER PUBLIC HEARING. TAX RELIEF PROGRAMS FOR THE ELDERLY AND FOR 100% PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED VETERANS. Fauquier County has a program for eligible residents that provides real estate tax relief. You may qualify if you are 65 years or over OR permanently and totally disabled (multiple doctor certifications required) and you own and occupy the property and the combined income of the owner-applicant, including relatives living on the property does not exceed $58,000, excluding the first $10,000 of income of each relative living on the property and the combined net worth (excluding the house and up to five acres) does not exceed $440,000. The filing deadline for new applicants to request enrollment is June 30, 2022. Disabled veterans who have been declared 100% permanently and totally disabled as determined by the Veteran’s Administration may also qualify for real estate tax relief. Application to these programs is made to the Commissioner of the Revenue. LAND USE PROGRAM. Properties meeting qualifying standards may be eligible for tax deferral. Applications for the Land Use program may be made within thirty (30) days of the Notice mailing by filing an application with the Commissioner of Revenue Office. Detailed information on these programs can be found at the Commissioner of the Revenue website at www.fauquiercounty.gov, or by contacting the Commissioner of the Revenue at (540) 422-8140.
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Public Notices VIRGINIA: IN THE JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS DISTRICT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF FAUQUIER IN RE: FEMALE CHILD BORN TO LILLIAN RODRIGUEZ ON 8/14/ 2016 Case No. JJ017858-05-00 ORDER FOR PUBLICATION
The object of this suit is to fully and completely terminate all residual parental rights of Javonte Smith to the female child born to Lillian Rodriguez on August 14, 2016. Based on an affidavit filed herein, the Court finds that there exist sufficient grounds for causing service of process by publication. Said JAVONTE SMITH, the father, is hereby notified that his failure to appear on the hereinafter noticed date and at the time may result in entry of an order terminating his residual parental rights with respect to said child. The father is hereby notified that if his residual parental rights with respect to said child are terminated, he will no longer have any legal rights with respect to said child, including, but not limited to, the right to visit with said child or have any authority with respect to the care and supervision of said child. Further, the father will have no legal and/or financial obligations with respect to said child. Further, as a result of the termination of the father’s residual parental rights, the Department of Social Services of Fauquier County, Virginia, may be granted the authority to place said child for adoption and consent to the adoption of said child. This notice by order of publication is being provided pursuant to Section 16.1-263(A), Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. It is ordered that JAVONTE SMITH appear at the above-named Court to protect his interests on or before the 14th day of December, 2021 at 9:00 am. M. Cupp; Judge: C. Bawkey; Deputy Clerk
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Legal Notices NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Pursuant decrees of sale entered by the Fauquier County Circuit Court in the below referenced causes (identified by case number starting with CL), the undersigned offers for sale by private offer until October 27, 2021 at 10 a.m. the following five properties located in Fauquier County for payment of delinquent taxes pursuant to § 58.1-3965 et seq. of the Code of VA: 1) 2 acres +/-, 2940 Atoka Road, Marshall, Owner: Kitty Dennis, et al., PIN 6061-68-3968-000, CL17-426; 2) 0.8827 acres +/-, unimproved, north side of Dovetail Lane, Warrenton, Owner: Charles Dowdy, et al., PIN 7905-50-5606-000, CL19-451; 3) 3.00 acres +/-, unimproved, east side of Rt. 17 and Old Zion Road, Warrenton, Owner: Vincent Lacy, et al., PIN 6976-56-9424-000, CL19564; 4) 4.89 acres +/-, unimproved, north side of Kilkenny Road, Marshall, Owner: Peyton Slade Mosko, PIN 6935-45-7029-000, CL20-59; 5) 12.25 acres +/-, unimproved, landlocked parcel, west of Leeds Manor Road, Marshall, Owner: Reuben Roy, et al., PIN 6944-07-6090-000, CL17-433. Properties 1) through 5) identified above that do not bring private offers of at least 100% of appraised value by October 27, 2021 at 10 a.m. will be auctioned on October 29, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Fauquier Circuit Court, 40 Culpeper St., Warrenton, VA as will the following described parcels: four unimproved parcels owned by the Heirs of Paul Charity, totaling 2.95 acres +/-, located at the southeast corner of Rt. 50 and Patrick Street, Upperville, (Lot 1, 2.14 acres +/-, PIN 6054-65-5690-000; Lot 2, 0.25 acres +/-, PIN 6054-65-7937-000; Lot 3, 0.07 acres+/-, PIN 6054-65-6966-000; Lot 4, 0.49 acres +/-, PIN 6054-65-6869-000), CL19-425. Parcels owned by the Heirs of Paul Charity will be sold together, no exceptions. For information, visit: www.fauquiercounty.gov/taxsale. Sale Terms: Funds must be paid by cashier’s check. Cash will not be accepted. Sales require Court approval. A deposit of $1,000.00 or 10% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, must accompany all private offers and highest bids. Offers and highest bids submitted without deposits are void and will be rejected. Checks must be made payable to Virginia National Bank, General Receiver, and be delivered with written offer of purchase forms to M.C. Anderson. Balances are due within 45 days of Court approval. Properties are offered for sale as-is with all faults, without any warranties, expressed or implied, are conveyed by Deed with Special Warranty of Title, and are sold free of all liens. Special Comm. of Sale makes no representations or guarantees as to the accuracy of the acreages. Properties are available for inspection at interested parties’ risk and expense. Inspection costs are non-refundable. Purchasers bear costs of title search, recording costs, and grantor’s tax. Mary Catherine Anderson, VSB No. 68654; Deputy Co. Atty. & Spec. Comm. of Sale 10 Hotel Street, 2nd Floor, Warrenton, VA 20186; (540) 422-8010; mc.anderson@fauquiercounty.gov. I, Gail H. Barb, Clerk, Fauquier Co. Circuit Court, certify that the Court directed that all payments be deposited to the credit of the Court with Virginia National Bank, General Receiver, and that no bond shall be required therefore of the Special Comm. of Sale pursuant to Code of VA § 8.01-99.
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NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NOVEMBER 4, 2021 The Fauquier County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 4, 2021 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia to consider the following items: 1. SPECIAL PERMIT – SPPT-21-016125 – ARON LEE TANNER (OWNER)/ ARON LEE & KATHERINE JO ANNA TANNER (APPLICANTS) – TANNER DOG DAYCARE AND KENNEL – An application for a Category 13 Special Permit to allow a minor kennel offering boarding, training and grooming. The property is located at 12330 Crest Hill Road, Marshall District, Hume, Virginia. (PIN 6926-02-7176-000) (Kara Krantz, Staff) 2. SPECIAL PERMIT – SPPT-21-016194 – JOHN W. & SHANNON L. CHIERICHELLA (OWNERS)/STEPHANIE DAVIS (APPLICANT) –- VIRGINIA EQUINE REHABILITATION AND PERFORMANCE CENTER – An application for a Category 13 Special Permit to allow an equine veterinary clinic. The property is located at 8520 Cannonball Gate Road, Marshall District, Warrenton, Virginia. (PIN 6965-34-7554-000) (Rebecca Acland, Staff) The application materials can be found on the Land Development Online Portal at: https://commdevpay.fauquiercounty.gov/Energov_Prod/SelfService#/home. Approximately one week prior to the public hearing, staff reports for all items will be available online at: http://agenda.fauquiercounty.gov/. To arrange a time to review files in person, please contact the Department of Community Development’s Planning Office at (540) 422-8210, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Members of the public who would like to provide comments at a regular public meeting of the Planning Commission are encouraged to do so remotely in keeping with the County’s efforts to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus and protect the health, safety and welfare of the community. The meeting may be viewed on Fauquier County Government Channel 23 and can be livestreamed at http:// fauquier-va.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1. Citizens desiring to participate in the meeting remotely are required to register in advance. Instructions are available on the County website at www.fauquiercounty.gov/PCVirtualMeeting. Citizens wishing to appear in person should arrive prior to the start time of the meeting. No face covering is required if fully vaccinated. We ask that all persons in the room or building who are not fully vaccinated wear masks or face coverings. Comments will be limited to three minutes. Fauquier County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request. Citizens requiring reasonable accommodation for disabilities should contact Meredith Meixner, Planning Associate, at (540) 422-8210.
Public Notices V I R G I N I A: IN THE JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT OF FAUQUIER COUNTY; STEPHANIE LEE, Petitioner, Case No. JJ018200-01-00, -0200 vs. RAINSONG RYAN, Respondent. IN RE: Tanner Ryan D.O.B. 08/31/2015; ORDER The object of the underlying Petitions for Custody/Visitation and Support is for there to be a determination of custody/visitation and support regarding minor child Tanner Ryan, filed by Petitioner Stephanie Lee against Respondent/Birth Mother Rainsong Ryan, And, it appearing that the parties hereto have reached an agreement on Custody/Visitation and Child Support, which has been entered by this Court into an Order on September 7, 2021, And, it appearing by Affidavit filed according to law that due diligence has been used by Movant herein Guardian ad Litem Azadeh A. Malek, Esq. to determine in what city or county Natural Father Nicholas Prisco is located without success, It is therefore ORDERED that this Order and other necessary information be published once a week for four (4) successive weeks in The Fauquier Times, a newspaper of general circulation in the County of Fauquier, that a copy of this Order be posted at the front door of the courthouse wherein this Court is held, and that it be required that the biological father – Natural Father Nicholas Prisco – appear and protect his interests on or before November 12, 2021 at 11:30 am. ENTERED this 7th day of September, 2021. Christa Bawkey; Clerk of the Juvenile & Domestic Relation District Court WE ASK FOR THIS: CARLUZZO ROCHKIND & SMITH, P.C. By: Azadeh A. Malek, Esq. (VSB #90123) 9300 West Courthouse Road, Suite 203 Manassas, Virginia 20110 Tel: (703) 361-0776; Fax: (703) 361-9531 amalek@crslegal.net; Guardian ad Litem
Public Notices VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF FAUQUIER IN RE: The Estate of MICHAEL G. FLENIKEN Estate No. CWF 2016-141 SHOW CAUSE ORDER It appearing that the Final Account of Kimberly Levy Constanzo, Executor of the Estate of Michael G. Fleriken, deceased has been filed, and that the debts and demands against the estate has been filed in the Clerk’s Office, and that six (6) months have elapsed since the qualification, on the motion of Kimberly Levy Constanzo, Executor, IT IS ORDERED that the creditors of, and all others interested in, the Estate do show cause, if any they can, on the 12th day of November 2021, at 8:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, before this Court at its courtroom, against the payment and delivery of the Estate of Michael G. Fleniken, deceased, to the residuary beneficiaries without requiring a refunding bond. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Show Cause Order be published once a week for two successive weeks in the Fauquier Times, a newspaper of general circulation in the County of Fauquier, Virginia. ENTER: 10/06/2021 James P. Fisher,Judge David Shane Smith, Esq. Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP 1021 E. Cary Street, Suite 1700 Richmond, Virginia 23219 Direct dial: (804) 762-6860 Facsimile: (804) 977-3296
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