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Local data centers must use 'recycled water,' but what does that mean?

By Peter Cary

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First place Kettle Run silences Handley in showdown game

In a high stakes battle for first place in the Northwestern District, Kettle Run senior quarterback Beau Lang (above) threw four touchdown passes as the Cougars defeated Handley 47-34 last Friday. The Cougars improved to 8-1 and 5-0 in district play with one game remaining Nov. 5 at Sherando. See sports, page 31.

Density amendment could lead to new apartments in Old Town Warrenton

By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

A proposal by a local planning consultant on behalf of an Old Town Warrenton property owner would double the density of apartments allowed – from 25 per acre to 50 per acre -- on the second and third floors of Central Business District properties with a special use permit.

Old Town Warrenton and adjacent streets make up most of the CBD.

(Apartments are prohibited on the ground floor except by special use permit.)

Chris Mothersead, who is also a former director of planning and development for the town, addressed a Warrenton Planning Commission work session Oct. 19 on behalf of Malcolm Alls of Alls Real Estate, who owns property near the post office on Main Street. Mothersead said he had talked to seven Old Town property owners and they were all in

favor of the higher density.

“It would change the use of Main Street, not the look of it,” he said.

Rob Walton, current director of community development for the town, explained that the change in density would allow property owners to expand the number of apartments they could offer for rent. He cited as an example the space over Miller Carpets (the former Designs by Teresa) at the See AMENDMENT, page 2

It may be a Catch-22. At the least, it’s a head-scratcher.

Both Fauquier County and the Town of Warrenton require any data centers built in their jurisdictions to use recycled water for cooling. But neither Fauquier’s nor Warrenton’s wastewater treatment plants produce recycled water for data center use.

So how is this supposed to work?

The answers range from murky to problematic to too-soon-to-tell.

• Officials who run a data center in Vint Hill, approved in 2017, sent two answers to the Fauquier Times about what water they were using for cooling: first they said they used public water, though not a lot. Then they said they did not regularly draw from the groundwater. County officials have varying recollections of how the center planned to cool its servers, and the project’s plans don’t really address the issue.

See DATA CENTER, page 4

SOURCE: GOOGLE

These colorful pipes are responsible for carrying water in and out of Google’s data center in The Dalles, Oregon. The blue pipes supply cold water and the red pipes return the warm water back to be cooled.

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COVID-19 snapshot Tuesday, Oct. 26 New cases of coronavirus

Virginia: 1,299 Tuesday; 7-day average of 1,500 Fauquier: 17 Tuesday; 7-day average of 16; 6,939 cases to date Perspective: The seven-day average of new cases in the state has been on the decline since Sept. 14.

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Density amendment could lead to new apartments in Old Town Warrenton AMENDMENT, from page 1

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

Virginia: 6.2% Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District: 10.5% 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: 431; 310 in children, 121 in staff Quarantined: 108 students, 2 staff (as of Oct. 21) Perspective: There are currently 37 active cases of COVID-19, 28 students and 9 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: 69 on Tuesday; 7-day average is 61 Fauquier: 289 total; 25 in August, 37 in September, 25 for October so far Perspective: The Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association data for Oct. 26 states that 1,202 Virginians are hospitalized with COVID-19. The seven-day average number of hospitalizations (1,255) rose dramatically between July 11 and Sept. 9 but is on the decline since Sept. 23.

In the health district, seven children younger than 10 and eight between 10 and 19 years old have been hospitalized. In the state, 539 younger than 10 have been hospitalized; 624 between 10 and 19 years old have been hospitalized.

Deaths

Virginia: 48 Tuesday; 7-day average is 36 Fauquier: 85 to date Perspective: On Oct. 19, 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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Most buildings on Main Street in Warrenton have second (or third) floors that could house apartments.

corner of Main Street and Alexandria Pike. Right now, Walton said, there is room for two apartments, but the density only allows for one.

Walton said that there are already some illegal apartments over Old Town shops and the change would allow them to be rented legally. He said he didn’t know how many illegal apartments there were on Main Street or on side streets.

Mothersead said in his statement of justification presented to the planning commission that “The average lot size along Main Street and the adjacent areas is only 0.10 acre. … However, the density for residential use is limited to 25 dwellings per gross acre. As a result, the average lot can have no more than two dwelling units, which represents most of the downtown parcels. For most structures, this would not be an incentive for redevelopment of See AMENDMENT, page 5

Courthouse Square building on the market for $7.5 million

The former Fauquier Bank location at Courthouse Square in Warrenton is for sale with a price tag of $7.5 million. When The Fauquier Bank merged with Virginia National Bank in October 2020, bank officials indicated there no were no plans to close any former TFB locations and currently, the branch is still open.

Glenn Rust, president and CEO of Virginia Bankshares Corp., said, “TFB began gauging interest in the sale prior to the merger with VNB. As conversations have been good, a corporate decision has been made to continue our due diligence and list the property for sale at $7.5 million.

“Historic Old Town Warrenton has continued to grow over the past few years. ... As our headquarters is in Charlottesville, we believe the space [at Courthouse Square] may be better served for new growing businesses.”

Katie Wilcox, executive vice president for corporate communications at VNB, added, “We are uncertain of what the plans will be for the property at 10 Courthouse Square. If a buyer is interested, we may still have the option of leasing back the branch space.”

Abbie Ford, director of retail for VNB, said, “the possibilities for the current Old Town Warrenton location are endless, however, regardless of what the future holds for the building, our Old Town Warrenton valued associates will serve clients at other nearby branch locations.” The nearest location to Old Town is at 87 West Lee Highway, across from Applebee’s in Warrenton.

Wilcox emphasized that “ … if a branch closes, then we must notify clients 90 days in advance.

Based on that information, we cannot comment at

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The future of the Courthouse Square location

At the Oct. 29 Warrenton Planning Commission meeting, planning and development consultant Chris Mothersead asked the commissioners to consider changing the residential density in the Central Business District, which includes Old Town, from 25 to 50 apartments per acre with a special use permit.

The former Fauquier Bank location is 1.6 acres, according to Warrenton Director of Community Development Rob Walton. He explained that according to current densities, the property would be allowed 40 apartments above the first floor, which must remain a commercial space. If the density allowance were doubled, 80 units would be permitted.

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Local data centers must use ‘recycled water,’ but what does that mean?

DATA CENTER, from page 1

the electric grid, but the power also heats up servers that must be cooled.

“You know, at the end of the day, the county • Another data center is operating And water is a very efficient cooler. wrote these regulations so nobody would build a at the secretive Warrenton TrainData centers that use water for ing Center north of Warrenton. cooling can consume hundreds of data center. That’s what they wanted. They don’t Adam Shellenberger, the county’s thousands of gallons a day, and some actually want anything.” chief of planning, said because it use more than a million; that poses a CHUCK FLOYD is on federal property it was not threat to aquifers and reservoirs. So Civil engineer subject to local approval and the some communities have put limits county has no information on its on the amount of water the data cencooling system. ters can use, or require that they use application documents do not indicate said to data center developers, you • A third data center near Reming- recycled water. how it would do so. need to tell us how you’re going to ton, which has been approved but Rob Walton, then the county’s as- recycle this water. And we’ll tell you The Fauquier County Water and not yet built, had hoped to use coun- Sanitation Authority does produce sistant zoning chief who signed off whether it works or not,” said Floyd. ty-supplied recycled water from a recycled water. About 15 years ago on the site plans, said his recollecWhen Point One Developments pipeline near its location. But the it began piping it to an Old Domin- tion is that OVH used a geothermal Ltd. applied in 2018 for a re-zoning of water is fully contracted to a near- ion Electric Cooperative plant near cooling system when it started.

234 acres east of Remington to build a by power plant, and is not treated to Remington for cooling. But accordHeather Jenkins, now assistant six-building data center park, it faced data center standards anyway. The ing to Ben Shoemaker, the water dis- chief for zoning and development, a similar dilemma. Its plans said simcenter’s developer said the center trict’s executive director, the water said her understanding is that OVH ply: “Data Center using recycled wawill use air chillers instead. does not meet the standard for data had a closed loop cooling system that ter for cooling.” Colin Clish, a partner • All signs are that Amazon Web they initially filled up from water and COO of the company, said initially center cooling.

Services wants to build a data cenThat’s because in 2014 the state trucks, and could top it off the same they had hoped to tap into the recycled ter on property it just acquired in way. “I am not aware of any refilling water that Fauquier’s water authority the town of Warrenton. But it has Department of Environmental Qual- or replenishment of the cooling sys- was sending to the ODEC plant, but not yet begun the application pro- ity posted regulations for treatment tem from a Fauquier County water they learned that ODEC had contracted cess, and since Warrenton does not and uses of reclaimed wastewater. supply,” she wrote in an email. And for most of the water, 500,000 gallons a supply recycled water, it is unclear Lesser-treated water, known as Level OVH did not obtain a special excep- day. And, according to Shoemaker, the 2, can be used to irrigate sod farms, how it would cool its servers. tion to use anything other than recy- water’s quality is too low for data center The answers to some of these ques- wash streets, or water livestock, for use anyway. cled water. instance.

The tions may lay in the meaning of “recyPoint One decided to use air Francois Stermore intensely cled water.” Most often it is interpreted chillers, which use outside air to cool in, chief industry to mean effluent from water treatment treated Level 1 “This system is quite a closed loop of glycol – similar to a officer of OVHplants that is treated to a high level – water is to be efficient in the winter home’s central air-conditioning syscloud in France, though not so high as to be potable. used where there tem.

“This system is quite efficient in said in an email and less so in the Loudoun County, for instance, sends is potential for the winter and less so in the summer.

Oct. 13 that the summer. But the such recycled water to 35 data centers human contact, But the balance works out,” Clish data center was there. But memos from Fauquier and and that includes balance works out. said.

“Virtually no water is used.” “using water Warrenton officials suggest they may the air condifrom [the] Fau- Future data center in Warrenton Virtually no water is tioning systems also allow data centers to re-circulate quier County On Aug. 10, the Warrenton Town used.” their cooling water in an in-house in data centers, system.” He said Council passed a zoning amendShoemaker said. closed loop, though they would not COLIN CLISH the center used a ment that would allow Amazon, or Loudoun Waallow replenishment of these systems COO, Point One Developments Ltd. closed-loop cool- anyone else, to build a data center in ter was not thinkfrom public water. ing method that its industrial zone. The amendment Chuck Floyd, a former Fauquier ing of data centers used water “very stipulates that a center use “recycled assistant zoning administrator who when it opened its responsibly,” at about one-tenth the has researched data center cooling Broad Run wastewater treatment plant rate of the industry average. “We are water or air chillers, in conjunction as an engineering consultant said, in 2008, said Mark Peterson, the utili- always looking at ways to reduce our with using recycled water, for cool“You know, at the end of the day, ty’s general manager. Because its dis- environmental impact including wa- ing purposes.” The town’s water comes mainly from a reservoir. the county wrote these regulations charge flowed into the Potomac River, ter and will continue to look at ways Walton, who is now the town’s so nobody would build a data center. it required a high level of treatment. to reduce our water usage,” he wrote. community development director, That’s what they wanted. They don’t But as data centers proliferated there, The Times asked OVHcloud how said in an email that one option would they were allowed to tap into the Levactually want anything.” el 1 water for their massive cooling much water it was using and wheth- be that Amazon could build a pipeHow cooling works in Loudoun needs. “It was a way to save potable er it was using public water without a line to the town’s wastewater plant. and Prince William special exception. On Oct. 18, OVH But since the plant is not producing water,” said Peterson.

All this will become important as wrote that it had neither requested nor Level 1 reclaimed water, it is not clear the number of data centers expands Data centers in Fauquier County received a special exception “because how this would work. A June 6 staff In 2014, concerned over the poten- OVHcloud does not employ a cooling memo suggests another idea: a closed in Fauquier. The industry is booming in Loudoun, which sends recy- tial of data centers to drain its aqui- method that uses a regular or sustained loop of cooling water with replencled water to half its data centers, fer, Fauquier County officials decided draw from groundwater supplies for ishment of what evaporates. But the and in Prince William, which sup- to allow data centers in its industrial which an exception would be required.” zoning ordinance says “potable water plies no such water and does not re- zone but restricted them to using “reThe Times asked the water au- shall not be used for cooling.” quire its use. Fauquier’s data center cycled water for cooling” unless they thority for information on OVHJulie Bolthouse, the Piedmont Enindustry is in its infancy, but there obtained a special exception. Then, cloud’s use of water at Vint Hill, but vironmental Council’s Fauquier land are signs it will grow. Besides Am- as now, the county was not producing did not receive the information by use representative, said perhaps Warazon’s recent acquisition in Warren- Level 1 recycled water. press time. renton officials had just not thought it Three years later, the French comton, three Vint Hill parcels zoned for Meanwhile, Floyd had moved all through. “Are they just thinking, data center use were recently sold to pany OVH was approved to renovate from the county to an engineering ‘Oh, data center? Yeah, we’ll just use a Lynchburg company. an 80,000 square-foot building at Vint firm that represented another proper- recycled water,’ and haven’t really Data centers are huge consum- Hill and turn it into a data center. The ty at Vint Hill. In 2018 he wrote to thought about the level of treatment ers of electricity and water. Their site plan notes: “Data Center – Using county officials asking about alterna- to make that work?” she asked. power demands pose a problem for Recycled Water for Cooling.” But the tives to using recycled water. Jenkins Floyd said the town and county replied with a two-page letter stating should just forget the whole recycled that “recycled” meant re-circulating water requirement: “I don’t under“Are they just thinking, ‘Oh, data center? Yeah, water, either rainwater, stormwater, stand why the localities just don’t grey water, or other treated effluent, enact zoning provisions that say, we’ll just use recycled water,’ and haven’t really “or water employed in a closed-loop ‘You cannot use potable water for thought about the level of treatment to make that type of system that does not require cooling. You figure out how you’re work?” continual, regular, groundwater re- going to cool it.’” He said that in a placement.” She said other non-water world where technology was adJULIE BOLTHOUSE Piedmont Environmental Council vancing every minute, that would cooling methods also were possible.

“And so, the county has basically make the most sense.

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Density amendment could lead to new apartments in Old Town Warrenton AMENDMENT, from page 2

In Old Town Warrenton, the lower level of a property must be a commercial entity, but the upper floors could be offices or residences.

the upper floors of an older, historic building.”

Walton said that increasing the density to 50 units per acre would allow three additional units on a parcel that is 0.10 acre.

Mothersead said that because of the pandemic and the realization that employees can work from home productively, the demand for office space has plummeted while the demand for housing has increased.

He also thought that rent for a one-bedroom apartment would be between $1,200 and $1,600 per month, more than landlords could ask from office space tenants.

Planning commissioners had questions for Mothersead about utilities, traffic, parking and whether property owners would build up to take advantage of the added density.

Mothersead said that up to 195 additional units could be added under the new density limits, but he estimated that “realistically, about 105 new living units would be added for a range of 189 to 262 new” residents downtown. He said he didn’t believe property owners would choose to add to the height of Old Town buildings, but Walton said, “It could happen.” Buildings are permitted to be 45 feet high by right, 75 feet with a special use permit, he said.

Mothersead said that sewer and water needs could rise two or three-

fold, an increase of about 19,500 gallons per day, if space currently reserved for offices were converted to residences.

Walton said that if apartments are within 300 feet of a municipal lot, landlords do not have to provide parking. “The applicant should need to do a parking study,” he said.

Motheread said in his statement of justification that “there are numerous parking facilities existing in downtown that previous studies have demonstrated are adequate and possess excess spaces.” He also said that many residents would be going to work during the day, creating parking availability for visitors to

Old Town; they would only return in the evening after most Old Town shops are closed.

If the planning commission decides to move forward with the suggested zoning text amendment as written, the average size of apartments in a mixed-use building would be 500 square feet with a minimum of 300 livable square feet (exclusive of storage, mechanical and hallway areas). Any design or rehabilitation of a building to accommodate the new density must be compatible with the Historic District and its regulations.

Reach Robin Earl at rearl@fauquier.com

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Polls open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 2 Election Day for the 2021 Virginia general election is Tuesday, Nov. 2, and the county’s 20 polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. for registered voters who have not already cast an absentee ballot.

Fauquier residents may alternatively choose to cast an absentee ballot in person through Saturday, Oct. 30. Early voting sites are located at the main registrar’s office in Warrenton, Vint Hill Village

Green Community Center and the Bealeton Depot at Bealeton Library. (See box.) As of this weekend, 7,283 county residents had cast an absentee ballot, accounting for more than 13% of the county’s registered voters.

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‘Marshall Business Center II’ gets planning commission’s recommendation

By Coy Ferrell

Times Staff Writer

The Fauquier County Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval Thursday for a one-story, 130,000-square-foot industrial building on the Whiting Road corridor in the Marshall Service District.

County supervisors will take up the application after a public hearing Nov. 11.

Chantilly-based Pruitt Corporation built a 110,000 square foot building, called the Marshall Business Center, in 2019 on a lot at the edge of the 17/66 Business Park area of Whiting Road.

The company now wants to build an almost identical building, called the Marshall Business Center II, on an adjoining 12-acre lot.

Parts of the vacant lot are currently zoned for commercial and other non-industrial uses, but the lot must be rezoned for industrial use before a second structure can be built. The board of supervisors has control over the rezoning.

Pruitt plans to market space in the “warehouse/research and development facility” to companies that need to lease space in the Washington, D.C. metro area — and close to Interstate 66 — but that don’t necessarily have the capital to construct a large-scale industrial facility.

“This will enable such business concerns to have a turnkey facility ready for them to launch in the county and provide clean industry and enhance the tax base without the need for an inordinate amount of government services,” said Pruitt’s statement of justification. The proposed facility — like the existing building — would include loading docks for tractor trailers and smaller trucks.

“We’re building the building speculatively. We don’t necessarily know who is going to occupy it,” company representative Pete McCabe elaborated Friday. “We build our buildings to be as flexible as possible,” he explained, allowing tenants to modify the space to suit specific needs.

The existing Marshall Business Center currently serves as a distribution center for two companies, although McCabe emphasized that the new building could be used for a different purpose depending on who leases the space.

“Generally speaking, I think we know what we’ll be getting here because pretty much a mirror image of it already exists, and I think it’s appropriate for that business and industrial center,” said Commissioner Bob Lee (Marshall District) on Thursday, expressing optimism that the Whiting Road corridor is beginning to attract large-scale business and industrial uses. The other commissioners were also generally supportive of the application.

The only point of contention Thursday was a suggestion by Lee to require that the new building’s roof be outfitted with solar panels to generate electricity. “It seems to me that there is a wonderful opportunity for the applicant to amend their proffer … to put solar on that roof,” he said at a Thursday-morning work session to the general agreement of other commissioners.

But Greg Ashwell, an attorney representing Pruitt, said on Thursday evening that requiring solar panels would severely limit the type of tenants that could utilize the space, since various utilities may need to be installed on the roof depending on the exact operational needs of a company leasing space inside the building.

“We are not in a position to commit to this as a part of the application,” he said, although he emphasized that solar panels could still be a possibility depending on the actual ultimate uses of the building.

Reach Coy Ferrell at cferrell@ fauquier.com

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Fauquier’s student graduation rate improves to all-time high of 96.2% 100%

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Fauquier County Public Schools’ on-time graduation rate increased from 95.5% in 2020 to an all-time high of 96.2% in 2021, according to data released by the Virginia Department of Education. The school division released the results in a press release on Oct. 8.

FCPS continued to achieve high graduation rates in all subgroup categories while maintaining a low dropout rate of 1.94%, compared to the state average of 4.3%, the press release said.

The on-time rate refers to first-time ninth graders who entered high school in the fall of 2017 and graduated on time in 2021. VDOE started reporting the rates in 2008. According to the VDOE, the Virginia on-time graduation rate has been climbing, from 91.2% in 2017 to 93% in 2021.

FCPS also continued to achieve high graduation rates in four subgroup categories -- Black students (94.8%), Hispanic students (91.7%), students with disabilities (93.7%) and economically disadvantaged Students (92.5%). In 2021, FCPS made significant gains with English language learners, according to the press release, achieving a graduation rate of 84.4% in 2021; the rate in 2020 was 66.7%.

Superintendent of schools David Jeck credits teachers for not giving up on students. “Thank a teacher. That is what we should all be doing in regard to our graduation rates. They are, once again, outstanding across the board, and it’s because our teachers never gave up; they never lowered the bar; and they stayed connected with students,”

Jeck said, referring to the difficulties of teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic.

He added, “What is most interesting is the state dropout rate versus our dropout rate. It is roughly half of the state rate. We just endured a year where it would have been so easy to let some kids fall through the cracks, but our teachers and administrators would not allow it. We have been talking about providing equity for all kids for several years, and now we are seeing what happens when you provide all kids what they need in order to be successful,” he said.

Dr. Major Warner, FCPS deputy superintendent, added, “It is important to continually reiterate for our community that our on-time graduation rate is one of those data points that illustrates

the depth of our collective journey.

It is an academic outcome that is a true measure of that success, and best reflects the investment that our teachers make in each child from their first day and culminates in the receipt of their diploma each spring.

It is an unwavering belief and commitment by teachers to providing an equitable environment that fosters growth and provides meaningful experiences for all of our students.”

Warner too, addressed the county’s low dropout rate. “The reality is that we do a wonderful job of keeping our kids connected to and in their schools over the course of time with the types of services we provide and the emphasis we place on relationships.”

The 2021 FCPS on-time graduation rate ranks favorably in comparisons to school divisions of similar size throughout the state. According to the school division’s press release. Fauquier landed third among the 18 school divisions in the commonwealth with student enrollments ranging from 8,000 to 16,000.

‘Farm to School’ Week brings local meat and produce to school cafeterias From Oct. 4 to 8, Fauquier Reaches for Excellence in School Health partnered with the Fauquier County Public Schools nutrition program to host Farm to School Week, where children across the county had an opportunity to experience local meat and produce as part of a school meal.

A press release from FRESH program supervisor Kristen Mcauliffe explained that FRESH is a FCPS program with a mission to maximize opportunities for students to engage in active learning, active living and nutritional education.

Thornton River Orchard in Sperryville delivered 14,000 Empire, Golden Delicious and Cameo apples to all 20 FCPS cafeterias – enough for every child to have at least one.

Whiffletree Farm of Warrenton delivered chicken drumsticks to Kettle Run, Fauquier and Liberty high schools. Fauquier High graduate and Whiffletree Farm owner Jesse Straight visited FHS the day

Jesse Straight, Fauquier High grad and owner of Whiffletree Farm, talks with students about the farm to school process. his chicken was served, to talk with teens about the farm to table process. Straight said in the press release, “It was a pleasure seeing our pasture-raised chicken drumsticks prepared so well and served to FHS students, my alma mater!

Just raised about 5 miles from the school, you can’t get much more local! Fauquier providing the best for Fauquier!”

Also in the release, FRESH chef

Chicken drumsticks from Whiffletree Farm were served to high school students.

Natalie Ortiz noted the importance of collaboration: “Ordering, receiving and preparing locally sourced food is extra work for our cafeteria managers and staff. We are thankful to have a strong partnership with the school nutrition program, who worked hard to make this process successful. The students definitely noticed how delicious these products were.”

Ortiz added, “Many students in

FRESH Moves hosts social media contest Fauquier Reaches for Excellence in School Health has facilitated the installation of “sensory paths” across all elementary and high schools in Fauquier County. Sensory Paths™ are colorful decals or painted stencils placed on the ground and/or wall that take children through a series of guided movements, such as hopping, skipping or doing push-ups.

According to FRESH Supervisor Kristen McAuliffe, the paths can be utilized during class changes or anytime a class or child needs a movement break. First introduced in 2018 by a special education teacher,

sensory paths were born out of the connection between movement and increased learning capacity.

To allow the community a peek into the many ways these paths are being used in schools and to give schools a chance to earn additional movement equipment, “FRESH Moves” is hosting a social media contest. Each Tuesday, three to four county schools will be featured on the FRESH social media accounts with videos showing how they use their sensory path to get moving.

See FRESH, page 10

A sensory path on a school hallway creates a guide to movement for children.

Fauquier County have farmers as neighbors, drive by farms on the way to school, or have family members who work on the farms. Yet logistical issues often prevent school cafeterias from purchasing locally.

We hope to overcome these challenges and further the partnerships between local farmers and school cafeterias.”

Director of School Nutrition SueAnn Fox said, “Our partnership with FRESH has helped us build relationships with our local farmers and overcome many of the things that have been barriers in the past … thank you to FRESH, Natalie Ortiz, Amanda Tackie and Jesse Straight, Thornton River Orchards, and a special thank you to our school nutrition teams for making this a healthy, fun meal for our Fauquier students …

We hope this year’s events further our goal to advance freshly prepared, locally grown food and food literacy.”

FRESH has established partnerships with a number of other local vendors, including Powers Farm, Abundant Acres Farm, and 4P foods (a food hub located in Fauquier County that aggregates produce from across Virginia and delivers it to local kitchens). These relationships ensure that Fauquier County students are benefitting from fresh, local produce as often as possible, increasing the nutritional impact of their school meals, said Mcauliffe.

Ortiz said, “FRESH strives to inspire healthy habits for life and increase food literacy by making students feel more of a connection to the food they eat each day. ‘Farm to School’ week was a wonderful opportunity to make that happen.”

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Fauquier schools recognized as ‘School Division of Innovation’ The Virginia Board of Education recognized Fauquier County Public Schools as a “School Division of Innovation” at its Sept. 23 meeting, according to a press release from the school division. FCPS was one of five Virginia school divisions to earn this distinction in 2021 (15 earned it in 2020), “for designing and implementing alternatives to traditional instructional practices and school structures to improve student learning and promote college and career readiness and good citizenship.”

Superintendent of Schools David Jeck explained in the press release, “We’ve known for some time what skills employers and colleges and universities want from our graduates. They typically have nothing to do with performance on standardized tests, for example. What they do want are people who can problem-solve, work with others, communicate effectively and in multiple ways and, well, innovate. Being selected as one of five school divisions to receive this distinction further demonstrates that we are committed to thinking and teaching differently.”

To earn the School Division of Innovation designation, FCPS centered its application around four goals: authentic learning opportunities for all students, successful pathways for all students, reduction in the gaps between learners and stronger preparation for postsecondary education and training.

Director of Instruction Amy Acors explained what this will mean in classrooms: “Shifting a focus from just knowledge to a combination of knowledge and skills … we want our students get more hands-on experiences, and share those ex-

periences with authentic audiences, like members of the community.”

She continued, “We would really like to expand our community partnerships: more guest speakers, more career shadowing, more internships – we have these things now, but we are looking to be able to match all of our student passions with authentic experiences that better prepare them for life post-graduation, whatever pathway they pursue. We’ve always had a great relationship with Lord Fairfax Community College, and we want to continue to deepen that, too.”

According to the press release, Fauquier County’s high schools are already implementing interdisciplinary and project-based learning, with the goal of fostering the acquisition of the skills and attributes known as the “Five Cs:” creativity, collaboration, communication, critical thinking and citizenship.

Students are often able to meet state graduation requirements earlier in their high school careers “and engage in authentic learning and career exploration during their junior and senior years.

Middle and elementary schools are connecting career exploration with their learners to help develop student passions,” said the press release.

Acors said, “Having more authentic learning experiences will give our students an opportunity to highlight not only what they know but also what they can do.”

Although there is no funding associated with the designation, it does provide the flexibility to replace some traditional end-of-course multiple-choice SOL testing with performance assessments. Acors said that the SOLs tests that could

be replaced include 4th grade Virginia studies, 7th grade civics and economics, 8th grade writing and high school history.

Because it had been chosen as a School of Innovation in November 2020, Liberty High School is already piloting the use of performance assessments in place of end-of-course SOL tests in world history. Acors said, “As far as we know, they are the only high school in the state doing this right now.”

Acors also highlighted another ongoing innovation: “We are piloting a course called ‘essential concepts in algebra and geometry.’ This two-credit math course provides a more cohesive development of the content, affording students an opportunity to see why this math is important in their lives, and therefore, hopefully, [to be] more engaged and ultimately successful. This success should equate to having more opportunities to take courses that align with the student’s future pathway or allow more time later in a student schedule to pursue an internship opportunity.

“In other words, what has happened sometimes to students is that they might have algebra in the fall of their freshmen year and then have geometry in the spring of their sophomore year, leaving a bit of a disconnect and gap in learning. We hope by scheduling these together, the students have greater understanding of the content.”

Bristol, Dinwiddie County, Fairfax County, Fauquier County and Frederick counties will retain the innovation designation for five years. The divisions are required to report annually to the Virginia Department of Education on progress toward meeting their plans’ goals and performance targets.

FRESH, from page 8 The first videos were due to go live on Oct. 26. FRESH Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts will host new videos each Tuesday. Likes, emojis and shares on the FRESH accounts will be considered votes to determine a weekly winner. The winning schools will be announced the week of Nov. 29.

One from each group of schools will win $250 to buy movement equipment.

• Group 1: Fauquier, Kettle Run and Liberty high schools • Group 2: Brumfield, Greenville, Miller and Pierce elementary schools • Group 3: Bradley, Coleman and Thompson elementary schools • Group 4: Mary Walter, Pearson, Ritchie and Smith elementary schools McAuliffe stated, “It has been inspiring to see everyone come together to make the installation of these sensory paths happen. From administrators, to teachers, to custodians, the teamwork involved across schools has been outstanding. We are so excited to give the public a glimpse into the impact these paths are having on kids in Fauquier. A few videos have already been submitted and they will absolutely bring a smile to your face!”

Fauquier FRESH is a program of Fauquier County Public Schools with a mission to maximize opportunities for students to engage in active learning, active living and nutritional education. FRESH has three pillars: FRESH Moves, FRESH Eats and FRESH Reads. More information on the FRESH Program may be found at www.fauquierfresh.org.

Students from C. Hunter Ritchie staged a special surprise to tell their bus driver Kortney Heflin how much they appreciate her.

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C. Hunter Ritchie students send some love to their bus driver

By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

Jen Peeler, mom of a kindergartener and a thirdgrade student who attend C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School, shared a photo of her children’s bus stop the morning of Oct. 20. In an effort to show appreciation for their bus driver, Kortney Heflin, the children made posters and drew pictures with chalk on the street to welcome her. The artists range from kindergarten to fifth grade.

Peeler said, “They adore their bus driver Kortney and wanted to remind her today how loved she is.”

She added, “The parents came together because we have been so grateful with how wonderful she’s been.

She has greeted our children with a big smile every single morning. If a child is having a rough morning, she knows exactly how to get them on the bus and make them happy.

“I’m sure for some bus drivers, this is a job, but for Kortney, you can tell that it’s a passion!

“Even though she is probably running ragged with the bus driver shortage, you’d never know. She eases

the minds and hearts of the parents and makes the students comfortable and excited for their bus ride every single day.”

Heflin said she was “completely overwhelmed” with the appreciation from the children that she drives from home to school and back again. “I had no idea bus driver appreciation day was a thing,” she laughed.

She sent the love right back to her students.

“I didn’t expect anything like that. I’m just doing my job, and I also get to hand out with these cool kids.”

Heflin, 31, is the mother of two and has been driving a school bus since August 2019. She said of COVID-19, “There have been challenges, but after being off for eight months, I’m so glad we are all back to doing what we love.”

The Warrenton resident who picks up students in the New Baltimore area and drives students to three different schools – one elementary, one middle school and one high school – said she has been able to develop a one-on-one relationship with many of her students. Heflin said, “It’s been nice getting to know their personalities. They are all so fun. They are doing more for me than I am doing for them.”

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As a James Bond era ends, a local author tells the real-life origin story of 007

By Coy Ferrell

Times Staff Writer

As the last James Bond film of the Daniel Craig era hits theaters, a local author has told the real-life origin story of the daring and debonair fictional spy created by Ian Fleming after World War II. In a new novel, Anthony Wells of The Plains, chronicles — with a fictionalized flair — the true events and real people that inspired Fleming’s famous cloak-and-dagger stories that went on to become a worldwide sensation in print and on screen.

A company in the United Kingdom has expressed interest in producing a television miniseries from the book, Wells explained, and he’s already received the first draft of the script.

Wells was uniquely positioned to write such a book. He is the only living person to have worked for British intelligence as a British citizen and for American intelligence as an American citizen, serving in both nations’ navies.

Wells never knew Fleming, who retired to his Jamaican estate after World War II to write novels based on his wartime espionage experiences. But he did know many in Fleming’s circle, as many of those wartime icons went on to mentor the next generations of intelligence officers, including Wells.

Wells’ new book, “Room 39 and the Lisbon Connection,” is his seventh to be published. It is set in the tumultuous years of 1940 and 1941, when Adolf Hitler’s armies had overrun most of western Europe, leaving the United Kingdom as the last free society in Europe standing up to the Nazi juggernaut.

Portugal was one of the few truly neutral countries remaining in Europe, but Nazi Germany was doing its best to change that, paying off its right-wing dictator in hopes of persuading the country to join the Axis fold. If that didn’t work, Germany could simply invade.

Either way, German control of the Iberian Peninsula would mean its U-boats would have the entire Atlantic coast from which to conduct anti-shipping operations that were already threatening to cripple Britain’s beleaguered war effort long before the United States entered the war.

“This is a time when France has fallen; the Nazis are controlling Europe; Spain is in Hitler’s pocket. …

[Portuguese dictator António] Salazar is caught in between the whole bit,” said Wells.

This is where the “spooky stuff,” as Wells calls spying and intelligence operations, comes in. Fleming was then a young, wealthy, brash and cultured personal assistant to Rear Admiral John Godfrey, the head of the United Kingdom’s Naval Intelligence Division. Fleming was “not the typical Navy man,” Wells explained, but that gave him the unique

Anthony Wells served first as an intelligence officer in the Royal Navy before becoming an American citizen and serving in the U.S. Navy in a similar role. Now retired, he has lived in The Plains since 1990.

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ability to infiltrate certain circles of European high society, thanks to his extensive pre-war travel.

Prime Minister Winston Churchill was dedicated to keeping the Iberian Peninsula out of German hands — the fall of the peninsula would cut off British access to the Mediterranean and North Africa — and gave naval intelligence the task of making sure that wouldn’t happen.

“It’s a good story because it’s such a dramatic time in the history of the world. Everything is on the edge,” said Wells. “A lot of this has never been explored before, let alone the operation in Portugal.”

Based in Room 39 of the Admiralty Building in London, British naval intelligence was in 1940 frantically decoding intercepted German communications about U-boat deployment to break the submarines’ stranglehold on Allied shipping.

That, in turn, was made possible by the British codebreaking efforts at Bletchley Park, a converted country manor house where figures including Alan Turing, the father of modern computing, broke the Germans’ Enigma communications code. (One of the key players at Bletchley Park, Harry Hinsley, was later Wells’ PhD supervisor.)

It was from this room that Fleming, Godfrey and other British naval intelligence officers launched a plan to embed agents in Lisbon, Portugal to stay one step ahead of the Germans. If Hitler did invade the peninsula, the British team would have an extensive sabotage network in place to prevent a quick takeover, giving them the chance to seize strategic military and political posts before the Germans could.

The plan, led by Fleming and called Operation Golden Eye — a name that would of course appear later in the Bond novels and films — took place against a backdrop of near-desperation as the British tried to gain any advantage they could at a time when they were outnumbered and outgunned.

In the ensuing months, British and German spies played a complex game of cat-and-mouse to claim the upper hand. Operating in a neutral country at such a volatile moment, one slip-up could throw the weight of world history one way or the other.

“They were on the ragged edge, the British. They were clinging to the ragged edge,” said Wells.

Wells said that he wanted to convey what it would have been like to be in the room as the plan was being hatched and executed. “I thought, you could write a boring little history piece. But I think it wouldn’t have the same impact as a novel,” said Wells about his decision to write a fictionalized piece based on real people and events. “You capture some of the essence of the characters.” The format also gives Wells a chance to use the slang and dry humor he accumulated from his own decades-long experience in the intelligence services.

Using fictional devices allowed Wells to bring Fleming, in particular, to life in a way that foreshadows the Bond character he would later create.

In Wells’ book, Fleming takes his martinis shaken, not stirred, of course. At one point, Fleming beats a German intelligence agent in a game of high-stakes poker. As he did in real life, the fictionalized Fleming reports ultimately to a mysterious top intelligence official known only as “C.” The fictionalized telling also allows Wells to portray what must have been the tortured minds of the real people whose actions helped to save the world from a Nazi victory.

For instance, Wells especially focuses on the head of German military intelligence, Admiral Wilhelm Canaris, who — unbeknownst to his compatriots — had turned against Hitler and was feeding information to the British.

Canaris was executed before the war ended for his association with a plot to assassinate Hitler, so he couldn’t tell his own story about his role in aiding the Allied cause. In his novel, Wells gives him a voice.

“If [Nazi SS Leader Hendrich Himmler] could have his way, [he would] conspire to have me found what you and I know in our heart of hearts that I am: a traitor,” a fretful Canaris says in the novel to his real-life co-conspirator, the Polish spy Halina Szymańska.

William Stephenson, the effectively orphaned Canadian spy of Scottish descent on whom Fleming himself claimed was the main inspi-

Room 39 and the Lisbon Connection

Published in June, Tony Wells’ latest book is available in hardcover and paperback from the publisher at Xlibris.com or from other booksellers, including the Old Town Open Book in Warrenton. An e-book version is also available. ration for the Bond character, makes an appearance in the closing paragraphs of the book.

Stephenson was instrumental in British efforts to bring the United States into the war against Hitler, eventually playing a key role in the two nations’ intelligence cooperation before and after 1945. (Fleming and Godfrey later assisted in writing the blueprint for the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency’s predecessor.)

By the novel’s end, the tide of the war is turning as the Americans enter the fray. “The writing’s on the wall,” Wells explained.

Anglo-American cooperation is especially important to Wells in drawing lasting lessons from the events that inspired Fleming. Wells was, after all, intimately involved with intelligence operations on both sides of the Atlantic during and after the Cold War. He hopes readers will appreciate how far that cooperation went to defeating Hitler — and by extension, how important cooperation among democracies is to opposing oppressive regimes around the world. “It wouldn’t have been possible to tell the same story [of the Nazi defeat] without Britain’s and the United States’ relationship,” Wells said.

In the end, it’s an inherently compelling story, Wells added. “Courage, determination against a lot of odds: this was one of the most dangerous times in history,” he said of the book’s subject. “People are waiting for the latest Bond movie to come out, right? But there is a direct lineal connection between the latest Bond movie and this book.”

Reach Coy Ferrell at cferrell@ fauquier.com

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF A PETITION BY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY FOR APPROVAL OF ITS MULTI-FAMILY SHARED SOLAR PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES, CASE NO. PUR-2020-00124 As required by Code § 56-585.1:12, the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) has established the Multi-Family Shared Solar Program (“Program”). This Program applies to eligible customers of Virginia Electric and Power Company (“Dominion” or “Company”) that live in multi-family dwellings (such as an apartment complex). The Program provides an opportunity for such customers to participate in shared solar projects. Generally speaking, a multi-family customer would purchase one or more subscriptions in a solar facility that qualifies as a “shared solar facility.”

In return, the customer would receive credit on their utility bill equal to the dollar value of the electricity, in kilowatt-hours (“kWh”), for the portion of that facility’s electricity generation represented by the subscription(s) the customer owns.

The Commission’s Rules Governing Multi-Family Shared Solar Program (“Shared Solar Rules”) require Dominion to file with the Commission any tariffs, agreements, or forms necessary to implement the Program. A utility participating in the Program is allowed to recover reasonable costs to administer the Program; under the Shared Solar Rules the Commission must deem any administrative charge necessary. This notice is to alert the public that Dominion has requested Program administrative charges to be included in its Program tariffs and to provide the opportunity for public input on these proposed charges.

Dominion’s proposed administrative charges are described in a Petition filed on September 1, 2021, with the Commission in Case No. PUR-2020-00124. There is one administrative charge applicable to shared solar facility subscribers, as set forth in Schedule Multi-Family Shared Solar (“Schedule MFSS”), and one administrative charge applicable to subscriber organizations that own or operate the shared solar facilities, as set forth in Schedule Subscriber Organization – Multi-Family Shared Solar (“Schedule SO-MSS”). These schedules are part of Dominion’s Petition. A description of these administrative charges follows: Schedule MFSS The proposed administrative charge for Schedule MFSS (the schedule applicable to subscribers) is the sum of four components: the Distribution Service Charge, Transmission Service Charge, Generation Balancing Service Charge, and Program Billing Charge. The proposed Program Billing Charge would be a flat monthly rate.

The other three components would vary by month and would be calculated by multiplying the subscriber’s portion of the electricity production for a particular month from the shared solar facility (in kWh).

Transmission and Distribution Service Charges. Using data from Dominion’s Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) Form 1, the Company proposes that the transmission and distribution components of the administrative charge be based on a cost per kWh that is determined by taking each component’s (transmission or distribution) total revenue for the residential class divided by the sales of the class. The proposed Transmission Service Charge is 1.993¢/kWh, and the proposed Distribution Service Charge is 2.722¢/kWh. Generation Balancing Service Charge. Dominion proposes to calculate the Generation Balancing Service Charge as the higher of (i) the sum of the Generation Service Charge and the Avoided Cost Credit (called the Net Generation Service Charge) and (ii) the sum of all the Company’s Non-bypassable Charges.

As to (i) above, using FERC Form 1 data the Company would base the Generation Service Charge on a cost per kWh that is derived by taking the generation service total revenue for the residential class divided by the sales of the class. Dominion represents that the Avoided Cost Credit would be the average value of the energy in the regional transmission market (PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.) for a typical shared solar facility for the same time period as the Generation Service Charge component. The Generation Service Charge and the Avoided Cost Credit would be added together to determine the Net Generation Service Charge.

Dominion’s Non-bypassable Charges are not specific to Schedule MFSS. Rather, they are charges that all customers of Dominion pay regardless of who supplies the customer’s generation service unless specifically exempted by statute. Currently, the Non-bypassable Charges for Dominion consist of Rider CE, Rider RPS and Rider PIPP, which were approved by the Commission in prior cases. These rider rates are subject to change on an annual basis, and Dominion may in the future receive Commission approval of other riders that are also Non-bypassable charges.

For the Generation Balancing Service Charge, Dominion would add all the Non-bypassable Charges together and then compare this sum to the Net Generation Service Charge. The higher number would be used to calculate the Administrative Charge.

Currently, Dominion’s proposed Generation Service Charge is 7.050¢/kWh, and the proposed Avoided Cost Credit is (4.337¢/kWh), which equates to a Net Generation Service Charge of 2.713ȼ/kWh. The sum of the applicable Commission-approved Non-bypassable Charges is 0.0399¢/kWh. Thus, at present, the Generation Balancing Service Charge would be 2.713¢/kWh, which is the higher of 2.713ȼ/kWh and 0.0399¢/kWh. Program Billing Charge. The fourth component of the Administrative Charge is the Program Billing Charge. This charge includes a variety of costs Dominion claims it expects to incur to administer the Program, including technology development, workforce expansion, and billing services, among others. Dominion states that other costs unknown at this time will be included in the future once they are known and determined to be incremental Program costs. Dominion states that it intends to use its forthcoming customer information platform to automate Program billing, but in the meantime, the Company has estimated the costs of doing the manual billing for customers who are Program subscribers. The Company proposes a flat rate for the Program Billing Charge of $13.40 per billing month.

Schedule MFSS Administrative Charge Summary. To summarize, Dominion requests that the Commission approve the following proposed components of the administrative charge for Schedule MFSS. Component

Cost

Transmission Service Charge

1.993ȼ/kWh

Distribution Service Charge

Generation Balancing Charge Program Billing Charge TOTAL Monthly Rate

2.722ȼ/kWh Higher of 2.713ȼ/kWh and 0.0399¢/kWh $13.40

7.428ȼ/kWh + $13.40

Under Schedule MFSS, the administrative charge would be offset by a monthly bill credit that the Commission already has determined to be 11.765ȼ/kWh. Schedule SO-MSS Dominion requests Commission approval of a proposed administrative charge in Schedule SO-MSS (applicable to subscriber organizations). Dominion states that Schedule SO-MSS is designed to be a companion schedule established under any nonresidential, non-lighting rate schedule (e.g., Schedule GS-1, Schedule GS-2, Schedule GS-3, Schedule GS-4).

The administrative charge for this tariff includes three components: a one-time set-up charge as well as monthly charges related to meter reading and processing and Program administration.

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

Cost

Meter reading and processing:

$5.25 to $96.88/month, depending on type of meter

One-time set-up fee

Program Administration Charge TOTAL

$700/facility

$95 flat rate/month/facility

$700 once plus $100.25 to $191.88/ month

Further details about the Schedule MFSS and Schedule SOMSS administrative charges are included in the Company’s September 1, 2021 Petition. Interested persons are strongly encouraged to review the Petition for further details on the administrative charges. TAKE NOTICE that the Commission may design the administrative charges in a manner differing from that shown in the Petition and thus may adopt administrative charges that differ from those appearing in the Company’s Petition.

The Commission has taken judicial notice of the ongoing public health issues related to the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19. In accordance therewith, all pleadings, briefs, or other documents required to be served in this matter shall be submitted electronically to the extent authorized by 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules of Practice”).

Confidential and Extraordinarily Sensitive Information shall not be submitted electronically and should comply with 5 VAC 5-20-170, Confidential information, of the Rules of Practice. Any person seeking to hand deliver and physically file or submit any pleading or other document shall contact the Clerk’s Office Document Control Center at (804) 371-9828 to arrange the delivery.

Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, of the Rules of Practice, the Commission has directed that service on parties and the Commission’s Staff in this matter shall be accomplished by electronic means. Please refer to the Commission’s Order for Notice and Comment for further instructions concerning Confidential or Extraordinarily Sensitive Information.

Electronic copies of the Petition may be obtained by submitting a written request to counsel for the Company, Timothy D. Patterson, Esquire, McGuireWoods LLP, Gateway Plaza, 800 East Canal Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or tpatterson@ mcguirewoods.com.

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

On or before December 1, 2021, any person or entity wishing to participate as a respondent in this proceeding may do so by filing a notice of participation with the Clerk of the Commission at: scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling. Those unable, as a practical matter, to file a notice of participation electronically may file such notice by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission at the address listed above. Such notice of participation shall include the email addresses of such parties or their counsel, if available.

A copy of the notice of participation as a respondent also must be sent to counsel for the Company. Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Rules of Practice, any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. Any organization, corporation, or government body participating as a respondent must be represented by counsel as required by 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of the Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2020-00124.

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

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

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

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Community conversation about sex trafficking will be held Oct. 28 Fauquier Anti-Sex Trafficking Alliance will hold a “community conversation” about sex trafficking on Thursday, Oct. 28. The main presentation will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Warrenton Middle School. There will be an opportunity for audience members to ask questions after the presentation.

Speakers from the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office, including Sheriff Rober Mosier, will provide a local perspective; representatives of the Federal Bureau of Investigations and Department of Homeland Security will present a more regional

look at the problem.

Kay Duffield, executive director of the Christian advocacy group Reset180, will share the signs of sex trafficking that might go unnoticed, and what to do if a person sees warning signs. She will also address what resources and support are available in our area for victims, survivors and their families as they recover.

Duffield will unveil a new survivor resource coming to Fauquier County and invite the audience to partner with Reset180 to bring it to fruition. She will suggest ways to volunteer to prevent sex trafficking in the region.

Attendees of the community conversation can enter the school at 244 Waterloo Road from the parking lot at the back of the building at 6:30 p.m. to visit informational booths.

Some of those booths will be representing the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fauquier, Mental Health Association of Fauquier County, Department

of Social Services, Reset180, Anti Trafficking International, Piedmont Dispute Resolution Center and the Rotary Club of Warrenton.

The Fauquier Anti-Sex Trafficking Alliance -- a group of community organizations and individuals -- recently changed its name from Fauquier County Human Trafficking Prevention Project to the Fauquier Anti Sex Trafficking Alliance to better reflect its mission of preventing sex trafficking in Fauquier and supporting victims and their families.

FASTA was founded by the Warrenton Rotary Club.

UPCOMING FAUQUIER EVENTS OCT. 27 TO NOV. 3 Ongoing events Master Naturalist training

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

Spiritual Care Support Ministries What: Support groups/counseling 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 Info: 540-349-5814 or www.scsm.tv

Scrabble School Preservation Foundation

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.

Where: Submit your entries to SSPF, c/o 15191 Montanus Drive #154, Culpeper, VA 22701, or email: contact@scrabbleschool.org no later than Nov. 8 Info: Performance of the entry should be no longer than 7 minutes

Wednesday, Oct. 27 Country market

What: Hunt country market of Upperville When: Wednesday, Oct. 27; 4 to 8 p.m.

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

Book Madness

What: Read selections for book madness event and vote for favorite titles When: Wednesday, Oct. 27; all day Where: Vote online or in-house at Warrenton Library, Bealeton Library, John Marshall Library

Trivia

What: Small team trivia When: Wednesday, Oct. 27; 6 to 8 p.m.

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

Halloween trivia night

What: Trivia about ghosts and ghouls When: Wednesday, Oct. 27; 7 to 9 p.m.

Where: Outdoors, Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton Info: Wear costumes; seating limited

Charitable planning

What: Continuing education for CPAs, attorneys, certified financial planners, bank trust officers and insurance agents and presented by Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region, the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation and Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. When: Wednesday, Oct. 27; 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Info: 540-349-0631. Register at: https:// masoncompanies.com/credits/cfrrr/

Thursday, Oct. 28 Bereavement support

What: Bereavement support group focusing on grief losing a loved one When: Thursday, Oct. 28; 2:30 to 4 p.m.

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

Coffee and conversation

What: Fellowship, encouragement, and hope through conversation with others When: Thursday, Oct. 28; 10 a.m. to noon Where: Spiritual Care Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free; light refreshments provided Info: 540-349-5814

Weekly meetings

What: Rotary Club of Warrenton When: Thursday, Oct. 28; 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.

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

Ghost tour

What: Culpeper ghost tour with tales of past lives, both famous and infamous with Culpeper Paranormal Investigations When: Thursday, Oct. 28; 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Where: Culpeper Train Depot, 111 S. Commerce St., Culpeper Cost: $15 Info: 540-727-0611

Story time

What: Stories for young children and caretakers with finger plays and singalongs When: Thursday, Oct. 28; 10:30 to 10:45 a.m.

Where: Virtual Cost: Free Info: Required registration at https:// bit.ly/FPLstorytimefall

Trustees meeting

What: Library Board Trustees meeting When: Thursday, Oct. 28; 4 to 5 p.m.

Where: PATH Foundation, 321 Walker Drive, Warrenton Info: 540-422-8500

ESL class

What: English-as-a-second-language class presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education Programs When: Thursday, Oct. 28; 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton Cost: Free Info: 540-718-8243

Game night

What: Thursday game night with Multiverse Comics When: Thursday, Oct. 28; 5:30 to 9 p.m.

Where: Beer Hound Brewery, 201 Waters Place, Culpeper

Trivia night

What: Trivia hosted by Fauquier Trivia When: Thursday, Oct. 28; 7 to 9 p.m.

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

Live music

What: Music featuring Blake Esse When: Thursday, Oct. 28; 5 to 8 p.m.

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

Friday, Oct. 29 Book cellar

What: New selections weekly featuring books, movies and music for all ages and sponsored by the Friends of the Fauquier Library When: Friday, Oct. 29; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: John Barton Payne Building Basement, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton Info: 540-341-3447 to volunteer

Haunted farm

What: Buckland haunted farm with food and a bonfire When: Friday, Oct. 29; 7 to 11 p.m.

Where: Buckland Farm Market, 4484 Lee Highway, Warrenton Info: 341-4739

Haunted trail

What: Culpeper FFA haunted trail When: Friday, Oct. 29; 5 to 9 p.m.

Where: Cross country trail behind the softball and baseball fields.at Culpeper County High School, 14240 Achievement Drive, Culpeper Cost: $5 Info: May not be suitable for all ages

Trick or Treat

What: Pre-trick or treating swag bag available from Premium Home Services while supplies last When: Friday, Oct. 29; 4 to 5 p.m.

Where: Premium Home Services, 5 Broadview Ave., Warrenton Cost: Free Info: 540-642-0696

Tree planting

What: Volunteers needed for tree planting in two shifts; family friendly event; volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult When: Friday, Oct. 29; 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m.

Where: Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane Cost: Free entry into park for the day; tools, extra water and snacks will be provided (lunch will not be provided) Info: 540-347-2334 ext. 7067

Live music

What: Open mic When: Friday, Oct. 29; 7 to 10 p.m.

Where: 7 to 10 p.m. Orlean Market, 6855 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall

Live music

What: Music featuring Joe Downer When: Friday, Oct. 29; 6 p.m.

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

Live music

What: Music featuring Get Down Jack When: Friday, Oct. 29; 5:30 to 8 p.m.

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

Live music

What: Music featuring The Unsuitables When: Friday, Oct. 29; 5 to 8 p.m.

Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton See CALENDAR, page 15

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Trivia

What: Friday night trivia When: Friday, Oct. 29; 5 to 8 p.m.

Where: Beer Hound Brewery, 201 Waters Place, Culpeper Live music What: Music featuring Chris Bone When: Friday, Oct. 29; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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

Saturday, Oct. 30 Book cellar

What: New selections weekly featuring books, movies and music for all ages and sponsored by the Friends of the Fauquier Library When: Saturday, Oct. 30; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: John Barton Payne Building Basement, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton Info: 540-341-3447 to volunteer

Rummage sale

What: Highland School Enkijape rummage sale to support sister school in Kenya When: Saturday, Oct. 30; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Highland School, 597 Broadview Ave., Warrenton Info: 540-878-2700

Meet the author

What: Meet local author Norma Thatcher at book signing of “Scooter Takes a Walk” When: Saturday, Oct. 30; 11 a.m.

Where: Old Town Open Book, 104

Main St., Warrenton Info: 540-878-5358. Bring your dog in costume for early Halloween treats

Trick-or-treating

What: Free trick-or treating When: Saturday, Oct. 30; 3 to 5 p.m.

Where: Warrenton Village Center, 251 W. Lee Highway, Warrenton

School supplies

What: Supplies for grades K-12; goodie bags for teachers When: Saturday, Oct. 30; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Drive-thru at Alexandria Pike (across from Eva Walker Park and next to the DMV), Warrenton Cost: Free while supplies last Info: Sponsored by the First Baptist Church, Warrenton with partners Piedmont Dispute Resolution Center and Warrenton Police Department

Tree planting

What: Volunteers needed for tree planting in two shifts; family friendly event; volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult When: Saturday, Oct. 30; 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m.

Where: Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane Cost: Free entry into park for the day. Tools, extra water and snacks will be provided (lunch will not be provided) Info: 540-347-2334 ext. 7067

5 K run/walk

What: 3rd annual 5K benefitting Boys and Girls Clubs of Fauquier for family friendly run/walk When: Saturday, Oct. 30; 8 to 10 a.m.

Where: Courthouse, Main St., Warrenton Cost: Adults, $30; children 12 and under $15; small children in strollers free Info: bgcf5k.com to register; 540272-1514

Craft Show

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Coffee and cars

What: Middleburg coffee and cars When: Saturday, Oct. 30; 7 to 9:30 a.m.

Where: Middleburg Common Grounds, 114 W. Washington St., Middleburg Info: 540-687-7065

What: Craft’s Meow in Culpeper with local artisan crafts, vendors, food, raffles and more When: Saturday, Oct. 30; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Culpeper Christian School, 810 Old Rixeyville Road, Culpeper Cost: Free Info: Proceeds to benefit the kitties of Forgotten Felines of Culpeper

Fall Festival

Farmers market

What: Faith Christian Church fall festival with food, games and fellowship When: Saturday, Oct. 30; 2 to 5 p.m.

Where: Faith Christian Church, 6472 Duhollow Road, Warrenton Info: 540-349-0178

What: Warrenton farmers market supporting local farms and producers When: Saturday, Oct. 30; 8 a.m. to noon Where: Warrenton Farmers Market, 21 Main Street Parking Lot, Courthouse Square, Warrenton

BLM

What: Black Lives Matter vigil for action When: Saturday, Oct. 30; 10 to 10:45 a.m.

Where: Old Town Warrenton, Courthouse Square, Warrenton Info: BLMVigilforAction@gmail.com

Freedom

What: Polical rally When: Saturday, Oct. 30; 10 to 11 a.m.

Where: Old Town, Courthouse Square, Warrenton

What: Princess and friends fall festival When: Saturday, Oct. 30; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Messick’s Farm Market, 6025 Catlett Road, Bealeton Cost: Ages 4 and up, $12.00; ages 55 and up, $6.00; ages 3 and under free

Fall festival

Car show

What: Fall festival car show to benefits the Alzheimer’s Association with trunk or treat, trophies, door prizes, kids costume contest, 50/50 raffle, vendors, chili, hot dogs and hamburgers When: Saturday, Oct. 30; 8 a.m.

Where: American Legion Post 72 and White Springs Senior Living Center, 345 Legion Drive, Warrenton Cost: $20 entry fee Info: 540-216-0526 See CALENDAR, page 16

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Haunted farm

What: Buckland haunted farm with food and a bonfire When: Saturday, Oct. 30; 7 to 11 p.m.

Where: Buckland Farm Market, 4484 Lee Highway, Warrenton Info: 341-4739

Fall festival

What: Games and activities for the whole family, hayrides, farm animals, pony rides, local shop vendors, inflatable bounce houses, food, and live music sponsored by Warrenton Baptist Church When: Saturday, Oct. 30; noon to 5 p.m.

Where: The Gathering Place, 650 Alwington Blvd., Warrenton Cost: Free

Ghost walk tours

What: Warrenton ghost walk tours from the Old Jail in Warrenton throughout the town, where interpreters will tell true tales of the spirits who haunt the buildings and byways When: Saturday, Oct. 30; 7 p.m.; tours leaving every 15 minutes; last tour at 8:30 p.m.

Where: Old Jail, 10 Ashby St., Warrenton Cost: Tickets are $15 per person and available at https://www. eventbrite.com/e/warrentonghost-walk-tours-tickets169348147869?aff=erelpanelorg Info: Not suitable for children under 12, and all children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

5K benefit

What: 8th annual benefit 5K (run,

walk, stroll) to support Finley’s Green Leap Forward When: Saturday, Oct. 30; 10 a.m.

Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton Cost: Tickets available at: racewire. com/register.php

Cars and coffee

What: Bring cars and motorcycles. All makes and models welcome When: Saturday, Oct. 30; 9 to 11 a.m.

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

Haunted farm

What: Buckland haunted farm with food and a bonfire When: Saturday, Oct. 30; 7 to 11 p.m.

Where: Buckland Farm Market, 4484 Lee Highway, Warrenton Info: 540-341-4739

Halloween party

What: Fundraiser for Greg Hammond with live music by AP-Project from 7-10 p.m., costume contest, 50/50 raffle, fun fortune telling, BBQ dinner available with a suggested donation When: Saturday, Oct. 30; 7 to 10 p.m.

Where: Beer Hound Brewery, 201 Waters Place, Culpeper Info: 540-317-5327

Live music

What: Music featuring Britton James When: Saturday, Oct. 30; 6 p.m.

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

Live music

What: Music featuring Pictrola Live When: Saturday, Oct. 30; 8 to 10:30 p.m.

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

Live music

What: Music featuring Form of Expression When: Saturday, Oct. 30; 5 to 8 p.m.

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

Live music

What: Music featuring Derek Kretzer Trio When: Saturday, Oct. 30; 5 to 8 p.m.

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

Sunday, Oct. 31 Farmers market

What: Farmers market When: Sunday, Oct. 31; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

Dog jog

What: WAAAG fall dog Jjg 5K and 1 mile run/walk fundraiser to help give homes and loving care to dogs and cats in need When: Sunday, Oct. 31; 10 a.m.

Where: Barrel Oak Winery, 3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane Cost: $35 per entrant; kids under 8 and all dogs are free Info: www.waaag.org; register at https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/ Delaplane/WAAAGDogJog

Sunday sketch

What: Special Halloween sketch; open to all ages and skill levels; supplies are provided When: Sunday, Oct. 31; 2 to 4 p.m.

Where: National Sporting Library and Museum, 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg Cost: Free Info: 540-687-6542. Drop in or RSVP to vpeacock@nationalsporting.org

Hot dog Halloween

What: Outside hot dog dinner; town parade, trick or treat; raffle; kid goodie bags When: Sunday, Oct. 31; 5 to 7 p.m.

Where: Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St., Middleburg Cost: Free Info: 540-687-6373. Register at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/hot-dog-its-halloweentickets-183027037797

Yappy Hour

What: Halloween yappy hour fundraiser for Fauquier SPCA. Bring furry friends for giveaways, pup cups, raffle prizes, spooky cocktails and more When: Sunday, Oct.31; 5:30 p.m.

Where: Denim and Pearls, 29 Main St., Warrenton Info: 540-349-9339. Prizes awarded to the best pet costume

Trunk or treat

What: Free pizza party complimentary of Orlean Market from 6 to 6:30 p.m.

When: Sunday, Oct. 31; 5 to 6:30 p.m.

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Judge affirms jury’s recommendation, sentences Daniel Farmer to 43 years for 2019 murder

By Coy Ferrell

were a victim in this case.”

Fisher said he could not legally extend outright a sentence imposed Affirming a jury’s recommenby a jury, but he added 12 years of dation, a judge formally sentenced post-release suspended prison time Daniel Farmer to 43 years in prison and 10 years of active supervised on Monday for his role in the 2019 murder of Lincoln Williams Jr. near probation to Farmer’s sentence. As a result, Farmer could spend an adWarrenton.

Farmer, 25, of Nokesville, was ditional 12 years in prison if he viofound guilty of first-degree murder lates the terms of his probation withand other felonies this summer. An- in a decade of release.

Fisher said, there is an “eternal other man, Myison Ellis, a 39-yearsense of profound loss on behalf old housemate of Farmer, was conof the family members” of the vicvicted last year of firing the single tim. He cited Farmer’s shot to the head that criminal history as he killed Williams, who imposed as much punwas 18 years old. Ellis ishment as allowed unwas sentenced to 51 der the law. years in prison, but he Farmer’s attorney, has since appealed his Robert Bryan, had conviction. asked the judge for as During the jury trimuch leniency as the al, Farmer admitted to law permitted, referhatching a plan to rob encing Farmer’s “very, Williams of drugs after very rough childhood.”

Williams had sold him Quoting the substandard cocaine, Farmer testified. But Daniel Martin Farmer II pre-sentence report, Bryan said that FarmFarmer claimed under er had first begun using alcohol and oath that he had tried to back out of the plot while he and Ellis were driv- marijuana when he was 8 years old ing to Williams’ home, with Ellis in- and that he was subject to mental and physical abuse throughout his sisting on carrying out the plan.

The jury ultimately rejected those childhood. He was first jailed in a juclaims, but Farmer repeated them venile detention center when he was during the sentencing hearing Mon- 12 years old, Bryan said.

At age 15, Farmer took part in an day. “I wasn’t the one who killed Lincoln Williams,” Farmer told Judge armed robbery in Fredericksburg as James Fisher. “I’m a victim myself. I part of a gang and was not released tried to stop this from happening … from juvenile detention until he turned 21 years old. He was a free but it just went the wrong way.”

In turn, Fisher rebuked Farmer, man for less than two years before echoing the arguments of prosecu- taking part in the incident that led to tor Abigail Owens. “You set these Williams’ death.

Reach Coy Ferrell at cferrell@ things in motion, sir,” Fisher told the defendant. “I reject the fact that you fauquier.com Times Staff Writer

Kettle Run student charged with brandishing BB gun on school property

By Liam Bowman

ing to the criminal complaint, two Times Staff Writer witnesses had seen a tan Nissan on A Kettle Run High School student the premises; the occupants were allegedly “passing a gun was arrested Oct. 22 for around inside the truck.” allegedly brandishing a Both witnesses said gun while sitting in a car that the driver of the Nisparked outside the school san, later identified as in the senior parking lot.

Bender, then “held the Morgan Bender, 18, of gun out the window and Catlett, has been charged pointed the gun at their with possession of a firevehicle,” the complaint arm on school property continued. and two counts of branDeputies subsequently dishing, according to a Morgan Bender located Bender at Liberty criminal complaint filed High School in Bealeton with the arrest. and took him into custody without The gun involved in the alleged incident, said Lewis. Bender is a stuincident was later determined to be dent at Kettle Run, but also attends a “CO2 BB Gun,” according to Sgt. classes at Liberty, according to FauSteven Lewis of the Fauquier Coun- quier County Public Schools spokesty Sheriff’s Office. woman Tara Helkowski.

On the afternoon of Oct. 22, Bender was taken to the Fauquier deputies with the Fauquier County Adult Detention Center and released Sheriff’s Office were called to the on a $10,000 unsecured bond, said New Baltimore high school. Accord- Lewis.

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Superintendent of Schools asks, ‘Which rules should our kids follow?’

The following opinion piece was posted on the blog site maintained

by David Jeck, the superintendent of Fauquier County schools. It is printed here with his permission.

These days, nothing truly surprises me ... but today is different. I just read this story in the Fauquier Times, and I can hardly believe what I read. [“Rep. Good encourages Rappahannock students to shed masks at school and rise up in opposition to mandates,” Fauquier. com, Oct. 20] If I understand what has been reported, Congressman [Bob] Good is encouraging students to ignore the mask mandate, as prescribed by the state health commissioner, because he does not believe masks prevent the spread of COVID. He indicates that there is “no evidence” that demonstrates their effectiveness. In other words, he is telling students to ignore the rules established in our schools because of the state mask mandate, which is enforced by our elected school boards, because he doesn’t agree with the mandate.

He is apparently assuming that the students he spoke with agree with him and, presumably, their parents, also. Moreover, Rep. Good called Gov. [Ralph] Northam a “liar” as he spoke to these students

DAVID JECK

because the governor has advocated for the use of masks and has vouched for their effectiveness.

Let’s forget for a second that there are differences of opinion (a major understatement) regarding the effectiveness of mask-wearing. I, for one, have been blinded by the science related to their effectiveness.

I don’t know who to believe, which study to subscribe to, or where the correct answers can be found. I’ve read scores of medical/scientific information about masks, and I am more confused than ever.

If I were biased one way or the other, it would be much easier to take a position ... but I am not biased, so it is difficult to land on one spot. There is a mountain of “evidence” on both sides of this issue, most of which contains at least some merit. The fact is, the people who publish refereed analysis with corresponding conclusions are a lot

smarter than I am ... which makes it even more difficult to decide.

Let’s also forget for a moment that, according to Cong. Good, if you believe differently than he believes (believe a different science), and advocate for the use of masks as a result of those beliefs, you must be a liar. He is free to believe what he wants. He is also free to stump on behalf of those beliefs on the campaign trail, at rallies, on his website, etc. He can do as he likes.

This is a free country, but this is not what concerns me.

Rep. Good just told a bunch of kids that it is okay to break the rules if they don’t agree with them. He is apparently saying that the “rule of law,” at least as it pertains to local school boards (typically comprised of parents), can simply be ignored.

Forget taking the time to appeal to the local LEA, the VDH, the state health commissioner, etc., and instead go to the kids, and tell them to break the rules they don’t like. And while you’re at it, feel free to call anyone who disagrees with you or them a liar.

None of this is helping, congressman. Where does it end? Which rules should and should not be followed? Tardiness? Dress code?

Weapons in schools? Truancy?

Bullying? Disrespect of staff? Who gets to decide which rules should be followed? You? Personally, I’d rather rely on local school boards. You know, the elected officials who are charged with governing schools.

My kids are out of school, but I can tell you with great conviction that if any elected official came to my child’s school and encouraged my child to break the rules, any rule, because he or she didn’t agree with them, I would be at their doorstep, face-to-face, requesting an explanation. This has not one thing to do with party affiliation. It is about respecting parents, school leaders, teachers and the moral fabric that we should be weaving for our kids.

Please refrain from encouraging students to ignore rules they don’t like while branding public officials liars because you don’t agree with them. We are supposed to be encouraging students to follow the rules so other don’t potentially get hurt, sick or quarantined, which results in a loss of precious instructional time, because someone encouraged them not to wear a mask.

Please stop.

DAVID JECK Superintendent, Fauquier County Schools

Correction to the published history of the North Wales development In your otherwise excellent article in the fall edition of “InFauquier,” under the heading 1968, you state: “CFFC began as the Mid Fauquier Association, which was formed to oppose a residential development of 3,500 homes on the 4,200acre North Wales estate near Warrenton.”

The correct figure was 10,500 homes for 31,500 people — and this in a county whose population was 26,000. John Eisenhard, the editor of the Fauquier Democrat and an ardent ally of the developers, used a potential population figure of only 11,400 -- a figure he pulled out of his hat.

Had your figure of 3,500 homes been the cor-

rect one, I doubt if we, in Center District, would have had the invaluable support of our neighbors to the north in Scott and Marshall districts.

Bill Backer, founder of the Upper Fauquier Association, understanding the political implications of having all five county supervisors elected from the North Wales development, joined Francis Greene and Prentice Porter in what became known as The Fauquier Protective Association in the long and ultimately successful endeavor to save Fauquier County from the Arkansas developers.

Sometime before the North Wales rezoning,

Changes to U.S. 17 intersection would be welcome I am writing this response to the article titled “School community asks for improvements to U.S. 17 intersection” published in your newspaper on Oct. 19. This traffic change is a long-awaited addition to our community.

I have seen a few of those accidents over my time living in Fauquier, and it is good to see the community come together to implement a useful change that will benefit everybody that drives in our county. The ability for people to come together and enact change should be valued by any community as it avoids

oppression from persons in power.

However, it is sad that Supervisor [Holder] Trumbo believes that these accidents at the U.S. 17 and I-66 intersection are because of “pitifully bad driving” when the intersection itself is a mess of roads without sufficient lines to guide traffic. Trumbo’s statement is somewhat reasonable in that the intersection has many new drivers that must cross over I-66 to drive to their high school, but that is an even better reason to improve our roadways.

GERALD BEJGER Warrenton

Bill Backer had formed the Upper Fauquier Association. Then, with the North Wales controversy came Mid-Fauquier, and some years later, the Southern Fauquier Association under the able direction of Janice Traver of Bealeton.

North Wales remained in the developer’s hands for 30 years. During that time pieces of the property were sold. By the time North Wales was bought by Mike and Patricia Prentiss, it was whittled down to 1,500 acres on which the Prentiss’s put a no division conservation easement.

HOPE PORTER Warrenton

Problems in Marshall – from construction to taxes – deserve immediate attention Given last week’s notice of an astronomical increase in county real estate property values via the countywide 26% increase in assessments, we appeal to our board of supervisors to decrease the tax rate so that property owners will see no real increase to their real estate taxes next year. Such measures can be done and have been done before by jurisdictions facing huge jumps in their real estate assessments.

Our county has received and will be receiving generous assistance from federal and state government avenues (example: May 11 Fauquier Times article, “Fauquier County government to receive $13.8 million in federal funds”) from COVID funding, while most county residents and businesses are struggling.

Adding insult to injury to the taxpayers in Marshall’s Special See WILKERSON, page 19

OPINION

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At the Oct. 21 Warrenton Rotary meeting, (top photo) Frank Ramey, foundation chair of the Rotary Club, recognizes Jim Rankin, Tyronne Champion, Lisa Chiccehitto, George Schuelen, Jack Mallam and Rotary President Catherine Nelson for their contributions to Rotary’s international foundation. Nelson was welcomed into the Paul Harris Society after 22 years of service to the Rotary Club (bottom photo). The Paul Harris Fellow program recognizes individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 annually to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. The honor was established in 1957. Attending for the special presentation were (above) Michael Arietti, District 7610 Paul Harris Society chair, Nelson and Frank Ramey.

WILKERSON, from page 18 Tax District, residents and businesses will have a 400% tax rate increase on that special tax, which is based on property value. The supervisors created that resolution on Feb. 14, 2013, to begin the January after the project construction begins. Taxpayers will have to pay for a project that, in my opinion, most have opposed, but which is strongly supported by our county, area real estate agents, developers and those invested in this project, which could result in more available properties to purchase if our businesses that survived COVID are unable to survive this optional project.

Based on our extensive polling and going door-to-door, our community does not want Main Street narrowed by two feet nor do they want this $6.9 million project.

Another important question about the blockage on our Main Street: Are our farmers still able to get their equipment through our Main Street to take care of their usual agricultural business?

We have already seen the project’s very destructive impact on our community, safety issues endangering citizens of all ages,

and disturbance to our equestrian traffic. Since Aug. 30, two lanes of parking have been eliminated in front of stores even though no work has been occurring for the majority of the one-block project area.

As the original grant applicant for the Main Street project, the MBRA respectfully requests that Supervisor Mary Leigh McDaniel please resume attending our monthly public meetings as she did until 2019. We believe that the people of Marshall feel that they are kept in the dark. In addition to project concerns, we have received many complaints about the sudden appearance of a one-way stop sign at U.S. 17 and Interstate 66 a week ago.

The radical development changes in Marshall are huge and unprecedented, and the people of Marshall need to be informed, heard and no longer ignored. We look forward to seeing Supervisor McDaniel at the Marshall Community Center at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16 at our next community meeting or any meeting date this year that works for her.

MARY WILKERSON MBRA president BILL HINES MBRA vice president/treasurer

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The Flying Circus in Bealeton features aeronautic acrobatics reminiscent of the barnstorming airshows popular after World War I. The last show of the year is Sunday, Oct. 30.

The Flying Circus concludes its 51st year of shows on Sunday

By Coy Ferrell

Times Staff Writer

Each week from spring through fall, a “circus” plays out in the skies above southern Fauquier County. The Flying Circus, now in its 51st year, will put on its last show of the season this Sunday.

The family-friendly afternoon of aeronautical acrobatics even includes a chance for attendees to catch a ride with one of the organization’s expert pilots.

Gates open and open cockpit biplane rides begin at 11 a.m. Sunday, with the approximately 1 ½-hour airshow beginning at 2:30 p.m. (See box.)

A dozen-or-so aircraft — mostly biplanes — take to the skies during the show, performing acrobatics reminiscent of the barnstorming shows that were popular in the years following World War I. Most of the planes are privately owned.

Another highlight of the show is wing walking, a daredevil performance act that is almost as old as aviation itself; Charles Lindbergh, for instance, got his start in aviation performing wing walking at Midwest barnstorming shows in the early 1920s.

A century later, Elizabeth Sommer, of Warrenton, is carrying on the wing-walking tradition.

She’s one of four wing walkers active with the

The Flying Circus

What: Final airshow and biplane rides of 2021 When: Sunday, Oct. 31; gates open at 11 a.m., show starts at 2:30 p.m.

Where: 5114 Ritchie Road, Bealeton Tickets: Adults, $16; military members, $14; children 5 to 12, $8; children under 5, free.

Tickets are available only at the gate Contact: 540-439-8661

Joe Bender performs a wing walking routine on a 1943 Stearman 450 piloted by Chuck Tippett. Both men are fully qualified aerobatic and formation pilots as well as wing walkers.

Flying Circus, with a couple more in training.

“For me, it’s an incredibly joyful — overwhelming sense of joy and awe and gratitude and beauty,” she said. Sommer has volunteered with the Flying Circus since 1986 and has been a private pilot since the 1990s. She currently works as an airline flight attendant, but she only began wing walking about three years ago.

“Many, many years ago I wanted to wing walk,” she said, when she was 23 years old. “My mom did not think that was a good idea,” she laughed.

“And lo, these many years later, at the ripe old age of 50, I decided I could do it.”

It’s an especially personal exercise for her. Her brother, Mike Sommer, was an avionics technician in the U.S. Marine Corps and was in the process of getting his private pilot’s license in 2000 when his plane crashed on takeoff, killing him at the age of 35.

“There’s a sense of empowerment, the knowledge that fears can be overcome and that joy follows fear,” she said. “I feel like if God is letting [my brother] peak down, then he’s proud of me.”

Recapturing — and sharing — that wide-eyed, youthful awe for aeronautics is especially important for Sommer. “As much as I love the wing walking, I love talking to the kids and adults who come up after the shows,” she said. After each show, the pilots and performers invite attendees to come up to check out the planes and chat.

“I get varying responses, from: ‘Oh my gosh, I’d love to do that! to: ‘You couldn’t pay me to do that!’” She hopes that among each crowd is the next generation of aviators.

“We’ve fostered a lot of aviation love over the years,” noting that many Flying Circus pilots have gone on to fly for the military or for commercial airlines. “As a young person I looked up and said: ‘That’s appealing to me,’” she recounted about her own journey into the aviation world.

“All because big brother dragged me out to the Flying Circus in 1986.”

Keith Furmin and Brian Rosenstein fly their Stearman biplanes in echelon formation during a Flying Circus balloon festival.

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Remington-based musician Maddi Mae owns and operates Sound House at 107 E Main St., Remington.

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Tattoo artists Jen and Joe Poteet opened Black Sheep Studios in 2017.

As Remington’s only custom tattoo shop, the studio draws customers from all over the region, according to Jen Poteet.

The studio operates by appointment only and the designs are often customized by each customer. With tattoos, said Poteet, “everyone has a different story to tell.”

For Poteet, who trained for a time as an artist, tattoos are “an extension of fine art and a way to make money as an artist.”

With the pandemic, Poteet added, working by appointment has helped to keep business steady, since some clients aren’t comfortable being around a lot of people.

“The town and residents have been very welcoming of us” since the studio opened, said Poteet, who is originally from Maryland. “The community definitely supports each other, and the town looks out for us.”

The Garden Gate

Opened in June 2020, The Garden Gate sells a variety of houseplants.

The store also offers potted plant design and installation for homes and businesses.

Pam Perkins, the store’s owner, has worked in gardening businesses for more than 30 years. More than just selling plants, she said, a big part of her job is teaching customers the intricacies of plant care.

Many people, especially in the younger generations, “seem intimidated by gardening,” said Perkins, “but they’re very eager to learn.”

The relative simplicity of container gardening, she added, makes it a

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The Garden Gate may be found at 225 East Main St., Remington.

The Black Sheep tattoo studio is located at 301 East Main St., Suite 101, Remington good option for those who don’t have much time on their hands.

Perkins hopes to hold gardening workshops in the future but said that her small store space is not ideal for social distancing.

Earlier this year, at the request of town management, The Garden Gate installed and maintained flower assortments in barrels along Main Street. For Perkins, further “town beautification” efforts could have a positive effect on Remington.

“We need to encourage more businesses to come to our town,” she said, “and one way is through horticulture.”

Perkins continued, “I think our town could be a place for people to come and spend the day.” Remington is a “friendly town with a lot of potential for growth.”

Maddi Mae’s Sound House

Local musician Maddi Mae worked as a music instructor at private schools and studios for over a decade before opening her own studio in January 2021.

At Sound House, Mae offers lessons in guitar, bass, vocals, ukulele and songwriting. And one of the best parts of the job, she said, is watching her students grow as musicians. “I’m genuinely happy to just spend time sharing music with them because I understand firsthand how music can be a safe space for big personal growth,” said Mae. “Whether a student is exercising their brain and body by learning a new instrument … or just trying to make more space for peace and joy in their life, I take pride in offering Sound House as a safe place for that growth.”

In addition to teaching, Mae is a songwriter and frequently performs live in the area. In 2020, she released her debut album Quiet Corners.

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EVENTS IN SOUTHERN FAUQUIER THIS FALL Gold panning demonstrations

What: a 15-minute gold panning demonstration When: Tuesdays to Saturdays through Saturday, Nov. 20; 2 to 2:15 p.m. (also at 10 a.m. Saturdays) Where: Monroe Park, 14421 Gold Dust Parkway, Goldvein

For seniors only

What: Fauquier County Parks and Recreation program, Seniors Enjoying the Outdoors; each month, those 55 and older get together to play a game, walk the trails at Crockett Park Where: Crockett Park Hollyview Shelter, 10066 Rogues Road, Midland When: Wednesday, Oct. 27, Wednesday, Nov. 17; 9 a.m. to noon Cost: $10 program fee includes 30-minute rental of paddle boat, kayak or canoe

ESL class

What: English-as-a-second-language class presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education Programs When: Thursday, Oct. 28; 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton Cost: Free Info: 540-718-8243

Princess and Friends Fall Festival What: Children’s activities, food trucks, princess story time, corn maze, live music When: Saturday, Oct. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 31; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Messick’s Farm Market, 6025 Catlett Road (Va. 28) Bealeton Cost: Ages 4 and up, $12.00; ages 55 and up, $6.00; ages 3 and under free Info: 540-439-8900

Halloween dance

What: Costume contest and dance When: Oct. 30; 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Where: Remington Lions Club, 11326 James Madison Highway, Bealeton Cost: $15 per person (21 and older); tickets sold at the door

Dinner theater

What: “Bright Star,” a bluegrasstinged musical When: Through Sunday, Oct. 31 Where: Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, 95 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg

Tickets: 540-370-4300; https:// www.riversidedt.com/

Community Yard Sale

What: Yard sale When: Saturday, Nov. 6; 8 a.m. to noon.

Where: Lois Volunteer Fire Department, 12067 Marsh Road, Bealeton Info: 540-439-0028

Astronomy session

What: Astronomy session with the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club When: Saturdays, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4; 7 to 11 p.m.

Where: Crockett Park, 10066 Rogues Road, Midland Cost: Free Info: Bring a telescope or use one that will be provided

Dinner theater

What: “Meet Me in St. Louis” When: Wednesday, Nov. 10 to Friday, Dec. 31 Where: Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, 95 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg Tickets: 540-370-4300; https:// www.riversidedt.com/

Fall festival

What: Craft fair, food trucks, live music When: Sunday, Nov. 14; 12 to 6 p.m.

Where: Morais Vineyards, 11409 Marsh Road, Bealeton

Food and wine pairing

What: British Isles Wine and Food Pairing When: Sunday, Nov. 21; 2 to 4 p.m.

Where: Morais Vineyards and Winery, 11409 Marsh Road, Bealeton Tickets: $60 (must be over 21 years old) Info: wine@moraisvineyards.com

Christmas parade

What: Christmas parade through the town of Remington, hosted

by Remington Volunteer Fire Department When: Saturday, Dec. 4; 6 p.m. (line up at 5 p.m. at M.M. Pierce Elementary School) Where: Starts at M.M. Pierce Elementary School, continues down Church Street and down Main Street; ends at Remington Fire Department Info: 540-439-6870; parade@rvfrd. com

CALENDAR, from page 16 Where: Back parking lot, Orlean Market, 6855 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall

Trick-or-Treat

What: Culpeper downtown trick-ortreat When: Sunday, Oct. 31; 5 to 6 p.m.

Where: Safe trick or treat experience on East Davis Street in downtown Culpeper

Dog costume contest

What: Halloween dog costume contest and Halloween party with Refined K9 Designs and Belly Rubs Biscuits When: Sunday, Oct. 31; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with live DJ from 2-5 p.m. Dog costume contest starts at 3 p.m.

Where: Lost Barrel Brewing, 36138 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg Cost: Free to enter/attend; prizes Info: 540-326-4631

Separation support

What: Support group for those who are divorced or separated When: Sunday, Oct. 31; 6 to 7:30 p.m.

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

Spouse loss support

What: Support group discusses topics of interest to those whose spouse has died When: Sunday, Oct. 31; 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: Music featuring Hazel River Bridge When: Sunday, Oct. 31; 1 to 4 p.m.

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

Monday, Nov. 1 Bereavement support

What: Morning bereavement support group for people who are grieving the death of a loved one When: Monday, Nov. 1; 10 to 11:30 a.m.

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

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Cost: Free Info: 540-349-5814 to RSVP

Scouting for girls

What: Learn how girls can experience all that Scouting has to offer When: Monday, Nov. 1; 7 p.m.

Where: Boys and Girls Clubs of Fauquier, 169 Keith St., Warrenton

Tuesday, Nov. 2 Story time

What: Stories for young children and caretakers with finger plays and sing-alongs When: Tuesday, Nov. 2; 10:30 to 10:45 a.m.

Where: Virtual Cost: Free Info: Required registration at https://bit.ly/FPLstorytimefall

Food drive

What: Annual food collection drive for Fauquier’s neediest families When: Tuesday, Nov. 2; noon to 5 p.m.

Where: Barrel Oak Winery, 3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane Info: Bring in 4 items for a complimentary tasting or flight

Wednesday, Nov. 3 County market

What: Hunt country market of Upperville When: Wednesday, Nov. 3; 4 to 8 p.m.

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

Book Madness

What: Read selections for book madness event and vote for favorite titles When: Wednesday, Nov. 3; all day Where: Vote online or in-house at Warrenton Library, Bealeton Library, John Marshall Library

Food drive

What: Annual food collection drive for Fauquier’s neediest families When: Wednesday, Nov. 3; noon to 5 p.m.

Where: Barrel Oak Winery, 3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane Info: Bring in 4 items for a complimentary tasting or flight

Trivia

What: Small team trivia When: Wednesday, Nov. 3; 6 to 8 p.m.

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

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NOTICE LEGALLEGALNOTICES

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF RENEWABLE PORTFOLIO STANDARD (RPS) FILING BY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY D/B/A DOMINION ENERGY VIRGINIA CASE NO. PUR-2021-00146

• Virginia Electric and Power Company d/b/a Dominion Energy Virginia (“Dominion”) has submitted its 2021 Renewable Portfolio Standard (“RPS”) Filing. The Filing includes Dominion’s RPS Development Plan and requests for approval to construct 13 new utility-scale projects and to enter into 24 new power purchase agreements.

• Dominion requests approval of revised Rider CE with a revenue requirement of $71,025,000 over the rate year beginning May 1, 2022, and concluding April 30, 2023. According to Dominion, this amount would increase a typical residential customer’s bill using 1,000 kilowatt hours per month by $1.13.

• The State Corporation Commission will hold a telephonic hearing in this case on December 13, 2021, at 1 p.m., for the receipt of public witness testimony.

• An evidentiary hearing will be held on December 14, 2021, at 9 a.m., either in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or by electronic means. Further details on this hearing will be provided by subsequent Commission Order.

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

During its 2020 Session, the Virginia General Assembly enacted Chapters 1193 (HB 1526) and 1194 (SB 851) of the 2020 Virginia Acts of Assembly.

These duplicate Acts of Assembly, known as the Virginia Clean Economy Act (“VCEA”), became effective on July 1, 2020. The VCEA, inter alia, establishes a mandatory renewable energy portfolio standard (“RPS”) for Virginia Electric and Power Company (“Dominion” or “Company”) in new § 56-585.5 of the Code of Virginia (“Code”). Subdivision D 4 of Code § 56-585.5 requires Dominion to submit annually to the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) plans and petitions for approval of new solar and onshore wind generation capacity (“RPS Filing”). The Commission must determine whether the RPS Filing is reasonable and prudent, giving due consideration to the following factors: (i) the RPS and carbon dioxide reduction requirements in Code § 56-585.5, (ii) the promotion of new renewable generation and energy storage resources within the Commonwealth, and associated economic development, and (iii) fuel savings projected to be achieved by the plan. The Commission’s final order regarding any RPS Filing is required by Code § 56-585.5 D 4 to be entered by the Commission not more than six months after the date of such filing.

On September 15, 2021, Dominion submitted its annual RPS Filing to the Commission (“2021 RPS Filing” or “Petition”). The 2021 RPS Filing requests the Commission: ((i) Approve the Company’s annual plan for the development of new solar, onshore wind, and energy storage resources (“RPS Development Plan”) in connection with the new mandatory RPS program (“RPS Program”) pursuant to Code § 56-585.5 D 4; (ii) Grant certificates of public convenience and necessity (“CPCNs”) and approval to construct and operate 13 utilityscale projects totaling

approximately 661 megawatts (“MW”) of solar and 70 MW of energy storage (“CE-2 Projects”) pursuant to Code § 56-580 D and the Commission’s Filing Requirements in Support of Applications for Authority to Construct and Operate an Electric Generating Facility; (iii) Approve to recover through the Rider CE rate adjustment clause (“RAC”) the costs of (a) the CE-2 Projects and related distribution and transmission interconnection facilities and (b) two small-scale solar projects totaling approximately 4 MW and related interconnection facilities (“CE-2 Distributed Solar Projects”) pursuant to Code § 56-585.1 A 6 (“Subsection A 6”) and the Commission’s Rules Governing Utility Rate Applications and Annual Informational Filings of Investor Owned Electric Utilities; (iv) Approve an update to Rider CE for recovery of costs associated with the CE-1 Solar Projects and related interconnection facilities as approved by the Commission in Case No. PUR-2020-00134; and (v) Make a prudence determination for the Company to enter into 24 power purchase agreements (“PPAs”) for 32 separate solar and energy storage resources totaling approximately 253 MW of solar and 33 MW of energy storage (“CE-2 PPAs”) pursuant to Code § 56-585.1:4.

RPS Development Plan Dominion states that its RPS Development Plan reports on the Company’s progress toward meeting the solar, onshore wind, and energy storage development targets outlined in the VCEA and presents the Company’s development plan for solar, onshore wind and energy storage facilities through 2035. The 2021 RPS Filing shows that Dominion has a total of 1,958.1 MW of solar and onshore wind as of August 31, 2021, from facilities that are in operation, under construction, purchased, or proposed for approval, including the proposed CE-2 Projects, the CE-2 Distributed Solar Projects, and the CE-2 PPAs. For energy storage, the 2021 RPS Filing shows the Company has 103 MW of energy storage resources in operation, under construction, purchased, or proposed for approval, including the relevant proposed CE-2 Projects and CE-2 PPAs. The Company’s RPS Development Plan calls for additional investment in solar, onshore wind, and energy storage through 2035. For example, by 2035, Dominion projects it will have 13,765.1 MW of utility-scale solar and onshore wind resources in operation. Dominion also projects it will have 2,700 MW of energy storage resources in operation by 2035.

The Company states that it plans to use the renewable energy certificates (“RECs”) produced by the projects and PPAs shown in its RPS Development Plan towards its annual RPS Program requirements. Dominion states that it is uncertain at this time whether sufficient RECs will be available for the 2021 compliance year to meet this requirement and that the Company may be subject to the $75 per megawatt-hour deficiency payment described in Code § 56-585.5 D 5.

The Company also provided a consolidated bill analysis calculating the projected monthly bill through 2035 for residential, small general service, and large general service customers for each alternative plan presented in the Company’s 2021 Integrated Resource Plan Update. For Alternative Plan B, which the Company states is consistent with the 2021 RPS Development Plan, for example, the Company projects the monthly bill of a Virginia residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours (“kWh”) per month to be $197.57 by 2035, an increase of $81.39 over the May 1, 2020 level of $116.18, using the methodology approved by the Commission in Case No. PUR-2020-00134.

The Company’s bill projections are not final and all customer rates are subject to regulatory approval.

CE-2 Projects The Company seeks CPCNs and approval to construct and operate the

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CE-2 Projects, which consist of 11 utility-scale solar generating facilities totaling approximately 561 MW (“CE-2 Solar Projects”), one solar generating facility paired with energy storage totaling approximately 100 MW of solar and 50 MW of storage (“CE-2 Solar and Storage Project”), and one standalone energy storage resource totaling approximately 20 MW (“CE-2 Storage Project”). The name, size, locality, interconnection and projected commercial operation date (“COD”) for each of the CE-2 Projects is provided below: Project Name

Size (MW)

Locality

Interconnection COD

CE-2 Solar Projects Camellia

20

Gloucester

Distribution

2023

Fountain Creek

80

Greensville

Transmission

2023

Otter Creek

60

Mecklenburg

Transmission

2023

Piney Creek

80

Halifax

Transmission

2023

Quillwort

18

Powhatan

Distribution

2023

Sebera

18

Prince George

Distribution

2023

Solidago

20

Isle of Wight

Distribution

2023

Sweet Sue

75

King William

Transmission

2023

Walnut

150

King & Queen

Transmission

2023

Winterberry

20

Gloucester

Distribution

2023

Winterpock

20

Chesterfield

Distribution

2023

CE-2 Solar and Storage Project Dulles

100 (solar) + 50 (storage)

Loudoun

Transmission

2023

Distribution

2022

CE-2 Storage Project Dry Bridge

20

Chesterfield

The Company asserts that the CE-2 Projects are needed to comply with the VCEA, to serve customers’ capacity and energy needs, and to comply with carbon regulations. According to the Company, the total estimated costs for the CE-2 Solar Projects are approximately $1.1045 billion, excluding financing costs, or approximately $1,969 per kilowatt (“kW”) at the total 561 MW (nominal AC) rating. Dominion further states that the total estimated costs for the CE-2 Solar and Storage Project and related transmission facilities is approximately $279.7 million, excluding financing costs, or approximately $1,864 per kW at the total 150 MW (nominal AC) rating. For the CE-2 Storage Project and related distribution facilities, the Company states that the total estimated costs are $41.2 million, excluding financing costs, or approximately $2,059 per kW at the total 20 MW (nominal AC) rating.

The Company states that the CE-2 Projects include projects identified both through a 2020 RFP and Company-sourced projects. For the CE-2 Projects, the Company states that it completed full environmental justice assessments for each project and will complete community outreach as needed based on the project. Maps for the proposed CE-2 Projects accompany this notice.

Rider CE Dominion asks the Commission to approve revised Rider CE for the rate

year beginning May 1, 2022, and ending April 30, 2023 (“Rate Year”). The Company states it is proposing to adjust the rate year to align with an annual cadence for the petitions required by Code § 56-585.5 D 4, such that Rider CE rates approved by the Commission in this proceeding become effective for usage on and after May 1, 2022, in place of the Rider CE rates previously approved through May 31, 2022.

Pursuant to Subsection A 6, the Company seeks approval for its accrual of allowance for funds used during construction (“AFUDC”) of the CE-2 Projects and CE-2 Distributed Solar Projects and to recover the costs of the CE-2 Projects and CE-2 Distributed Solar Projects and the related distribution and transmission interconnection facilities through Rider CE. Additionally, the Company seeks approval for the recovery of costs associated with the CE-1 Solar Projects and related interconnection facilities approved by the Commission in Case No. PUR-2020-00134 through Rider CE. In the future, the Company anticipates seeking cost recovery of additional solar or onshore wind generating facilities and energy storage resources through Rider CE. Pursuant to Code § 56-585.5 F, the Company proposes Rider CE to be applicable to all of the Company’s Virginia retail customers as a nonbypassable charge, irrespective of whether a customer purchases electric supply service from a competitive service provider (“CSP”), subject to two exceptions. The Company proposes to exempt: (1) any customer meeting the accelerated renewable energy buyer requirements pursuant to Code § 56-585.5 G, and (2) any customer with a peak demand in calendar year 2019 that exceeded 100 MW and that elected to purchase electric supply service from a CSP prior to April 1, 2019, pursuant to Code § 56-577 A 3.

The Company is requesting a total revenue requirement of $71,025,000 in Rider CE for service rendered during the Rate Year.

For purposes of calculating the revenue requirement in this case, Dominion utilized a rate of return on common equity (“ROE”) of 9.2%. This ROE was approved by the Commission in Case No. PUR-2019-00050.

If the proposed Rider CE for the Rate Year is approved, the impact on customer bills would depend on the customer’s rate schedule and usage.

According to Dominion, implementation of its revised Rider CE on May 1, 2022, would increase the bill of a residential customer using 1,000 kWh per month by approximately $1.13.

CE-2 PPAs Prudence Determination In its 2021 RPS Filing, Dominion also seeks only a prudence determination for the CE-2 PPAs pursuant to Code § 56-585.1:4 H. The CE-2 PPAs consist of (i) six PPAs for utility-scale solar generating facilities totaling approximately 185 MW (“CE-2 Solar PPAs”), (ii) two PPAs for utility-scale solar generating facilities paired with energy storage totaling approximately 26 MW of solar and 13 MW of storage (“CE-2 Solar and Storage PPAs”), (iii) one PPA for a stand-alone energy storage resource totaling approximately 20 MW (“CE-2 Storage PPA”), and (iv) 15 PPAs for 23 small-scale solar generating facilities totaling approximately 42 MW (“CE-2 Distributed Solar PPAs”).

The Company states that it intends to recover the costs of the CE-2 PPAs through future Rider PPA, which is one of the rate recovery mechanisms in the overarching cost recovery framework that was approved by the Commission for non-bypassable RPS Program-related costs and benefits in Case No. PUR-2020-00134.

With respect to environmental justice impacts of the CE-2 PPAs, the Company states it evaluated such impacts at a high level based on the Company’s lack of control over the projects. In particular, the Company states that it conducts high level demographic screening, reviews the spatial distribution of the portfolio of projects and encourages developers to address

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environmental justice concerns up front.

On or before November 9, 2021, any person or entity wishing to participate as a respondent in this proceeding may do so by filing a notice of participation The foregoing is not an exhaustive list of all the proposals contained in the Company’s Petition. Interested persons are encouraged to review the with the Clerk of the Commission at: scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling. Those unable, as a practical matter, to submit a notice of participation electronically may Company’s Petition and supporting documents for the details of these LEGAL and NOTICE submit such notice by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission at the address other proposals. listed above. Such notice of participation shall include the email addresses of TAKE NOTICE that the Commission may apportion revenues among such or November their counsel, if available.

A copyorofentity the notice environmental justice concerns up front.

On parties or before 9, 2021, any person wishingoftoparticipation participate customer classes and/or design rates in a manner differing from that shown as a respondent in thismust proceeding do so by a notice ofPursuant participation also be sent may to counsel for filing the Company. to 5 The foregoing is not an exhaustive list of all the proposals contained in in the Petition and supporting documents and thus may adopt rates that differ with the Clerk of the Commission at: scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling.

Those unable, VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission’s Rules of the Company’s Petition. Interested persons are encouraged to review the as a practical matter, to submit a notice of participation electronically may from those appearing in the Company’s Petition and supporting documents.

Company’s Petition and supporting documents for the details of these and Practice, any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of submit such notice by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission at the address other proposals. the interest the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought of to The Commission has taken judicial notice of the ongoing public health listed above.ofSuch notice of participation shall include the email addresses TAKE NOTICE that the Commission may apportion revenues among the extent then known; and (iii)if available. the factualAand basis for the action. Any issues related to the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19. In accordance such parties or their counsel, copylegal of the notice of participation customer classes and/or design rates in a manner differing from that shown as a respondent also must be sent to counsel for the Company.

Pursuant to 5 therewith, all pleadings, briefs or other documents required to be served in organization, corporation or government body participating as a respondent in the Petition and supporting documents and thus may adopt rates that differ B, Participation as aasrespondent, Rules of of must 5-20-80 be represented by counsel required byof5the VACCommission’s 5-20-30, Counsel, this matter be submitted electronically to theand extent authorized by 5 VAC VAC from those shall appearing in the Company’s Petition supporting documents.

Practice, any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest Rules ofofPractice.

All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2021-00146.

5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and the the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to The Commission has taken judicial notice of the ongoing public health Procedure (“Rules Practice”).

Extraordinarily Sensitive theOnextent then known; and16, (iii)2021, the factual legal basis action. Any issues related to theofspread of theConfidential coronavirus,and or COVID-19.

In accordance or before November each and respondent mayforfiletheelectronically Informationallshall not bebriefs submitted electronically should comply with organization, corporation or government body participating as a respondent therewith, pleadings, or other documents and required to be served in with the Clerk of the Commission at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling any testimony be represented by counsel as required by 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of this matter shall be Confidential submitted electronically extent authorized by 5 VAC 5 VAC 5-20-170, information,toofthethe Rules of Practice.

Any must andRules exhibits by which the respondent expects to establish its case, and each the of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2021-00146.

5-20-150, Copies and format, Commission’s Rules of person seeking to hand deliver ofandthephysically file or submit anyPractice pleadingand or witness’s testimony shall include a summary not to exceed one page. Any Procedure (“Rules of Practice”). Confidential and Extraordinarily Sensitive On or before November 16, 2021, each respondent may file electronically other document shall contact the Clerk’s Office Document Control Center at respondent unable, as a practical matter, to submit testimony and exhibits Information shall not be submitted electronically and should comply with with the Clerk of the Commission at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling any testimony (804) 371-9838 to arrange the delivery. electronically submit such by U.S.expects mail totothe Clerk ofitsthe Commission 5 VAC 5-20-170, Confidential information, of the Rules of Practice. Any and exhibits bymay which the respondent establish case, and each person seeking to hand deliver and physically file or submit any pleading or at the address listed shall above.include All testimony and exhibits shall beone served onAny the Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, of the Commission’s Rules witness’s testimony a summary not to exceed page. other document shall contact the Clerk’s Office Document Control Center at respondent unable, as a practical matter, to submit testimony and exhibits of Practice, the Commission has directed that service on parties and the Commission’s Staff, the Company, and all other respondents simultaneous (804) 371-9838 to arrange the delivery.

by U.S. mail the Clerk Commission with its filing. may In allsubmit filings,such respondents shalltocomply withofthetheCommission’s Commission’s Staff in this matter shall be accomplished by electronic means. electronically at the address listed above. All testimony and exhibits shall be served on the Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, of the Commission’s Rules Rules of Practice, as modified by the Commission’s Order for Notice and Please refer to the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing for further Commission’s Staff, the Company, and all other respondents simultaneous of Practice, the Commission has directed that service on parties and the Hearing, including, but notrespondents limited to: 5shall VACcomply 5-20-140, and service, instructions concerning Confidential orbe Extraordinarily Information. with its filing.

In all filings, withFiling the Commission’s Commission’s Staff in this matter shall accomplishedSensitive by electronic means. and 5 VAC 5-20-240,asPrepared and exhibits. All filings referand to of Practice, modifiedtestimony by the Commission’s Order forshall Notice Please refer to the Commission’s Order Notice Hearingthat, for among further Rules The Commission entered an Order forforNotice andandHearing Hearing, including, but not limited to: 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, instructions concerning Confidential or Extraordinarily Sensitive Information.

Case No. PUR-2021-00146. other things, scheduled public hearings on Dominion’s Petition. On December and 5 VAC 5-20-240, Prepared testimony and exhibits. All filings shall refer to Commission an Orderwill forhold Notice and Hearing that, with among Any documents filed in paper form with the Office of the Clerk of the 13,The 2021, at 1 p.m., entered the Commission a telephonic hearing, no other things, scheduled public hearings on Dominion’s Petition. On December Case No. PUR-2021-00146.

Commission in thisfiled docket may use of theofpaper.

In allofother witness in thetheCommission’s the purpose of receiving Any documents in paper formboth withsides the Office the Clerk the 13, 2021,present at 1 p.m., Commission courtroom, will hold a for telephonic hearing, with no respects, except as docket modifiedmayby use the both Commission’s Order for In Notice and the testimony of public On orcourtroom, before December 8, 2021,ofany person Commission in this sides of the paper. all other witness present in the witnesses.

Commission’s for the purpose receiving Hearing, allexcept filings as shallmodified comply fully withCommission’s the requirements of 5for VACNotice 5-20-150, respects, by the Order and desiring to offerof testimony as a public witness provide8,to2021, the Commission the testimony public witnesses.

On or beforeshall December any person Hearing, all filings shall comply fully with the requirements of 5 VAC 5-20-150, desiring to offer testimony as a public witness shall provide to the Commission Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice. (a) your name, and (b) the telephone number that you wish the Commission and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice. (a) yourduring name,the andhearing (b) the to telephone that you This wish information the Commission to call receive number your testimony. may Copies The Commission’s Rules of Practice, the Commission’s Order for Notice and to call during the hearing to receive your testimony. This information may The Commission’s Rules of Practice, the Commission’s Order for Notice and be provided to the Commission in three ways: (i) by filling out a form on the Hearing, and the public version of of other other documents documents filed filed in in this this case case may may be be be provided to the Commission in three ways: (i) by filling out a form on the Hearing, and the public version Commission’s website at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; (ii) by completing Commission’s website at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; (ii) by completing viewed on on the the Commission’s Commission’s website website at: at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/CaseInformation. scc.virginia.gov/pages/CaseInformation. viewed and emailing emailing the the PDF PDF version version of of this this form form to to SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; or or and (iii) (iii) by by calling calling (804) (804) 371-9141.

371-9141. This This public public witness witness hearing hearing will will be be webcast webcast at at VIRGINIA VIRGINIA ELECTRIC ELECTRIC AND AND POWER POWER COMPANY COMPANY scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting. scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting.

On December 14, 2021, at 9 a.m., either in the Commission’s second floor On December 14,in2021, at 9 a.m., either1300 in the Commission’s floor courtroom located the Tyler Building, East Main Street,second Richmond, courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or by electronic means, a hearing will be convened to receive the Company, Virginia testimony 23219, orand by evidence electronicfrom means, a hearing any will respondents, be convenedand to the Commission’s Staff.

Further details on this hearing will be provided by receive testimony and evidence from the Company, any respondents, and subsequent Commission order. details on this hearing will be provided by the Commission’s Staff. Further Electronic Commission copies of theorder. public version of the Petition may be obtained by subsequent submitting a written request to counsel for the Company, Elaine S. Ryan, Electronic copies of the public version ofPlaza, the Petition obtained by Esquire, McGuireWoods LLP, Gateway 800 may East be Canal Street, Richmond, 23219,to orcounsel eryan@mcguirewoods.com. submitting a Virginia written request for the Company, ElaineInterested S. Ryan, persons also may download unofficial copies from the Commission’s Esquire, McGuireWoods LLP, Gateway Plaza, 800 East Canal Street, website: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information.

Richmond, Virginia 23219, or eryan@mcguirewoods.com. Interested On or before 13, 2021, any interested may Commission’s file comments persons also December may download unofficial copies person from the on the Petition electronically by following the instructions on the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. website: scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments. Those unable, a practical matter, submit may file such On or as before December 13,to2021, anycomments interestedelectronically person may file comments comments by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission, c/o on the Petition electronically by following the instructions on the Commission’s Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. All website: scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments. Those comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2021-00146.

Camellia unable, as a practical matter, to submit comments electronically may file such comments by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. All comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2021-00146.

Camellia

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Fountain Creek

Otter Creek

Piney Creek

Quillwort

Sebera

Solidago

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Sweet Sue

Walnut

Winterberry

Winterpock

Dulles

Dry Bridge

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THE BLAKE CORUM SHOW

Fauquier County product Blake Corum continued his stellar play for the No. 6-ranked Michigan football team (7-0). The sophomore running back ran 19 times for 119 yards and two touchdowns in a 33-7 win over Northwestern.

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TOO MANY COUGAR HEROES TO COUNT Lang, Robinson, feisty defense lead Kettle Run over Handley 47-34

By Peter Brewington Times Staff Writer

With its ground-and-pound attack, the Handley offense can wear grass fields to the nub.

The Judges have a titanic 250-pound back in Stephen Daley to bludgeon and overrun defenders. And complementary backs in Deonte Trammel and Emerson Fusco to gash defenses with slashing runs, often off effective misdirection. Plus, quarterback Davion Butler can hurt you with his arm.

“This is the best Handley team I’ve seen in my six years here,” said Kettle Run coach Charlie Porterfield, whose Cougars (8-1, 5-0 district) posted a season-defining 47-34 win over the Judges last Friday.

Handley (7-1, 3-1) came in undefeated and allowing 9.1 points per game, but the Cougars slowed the Handley running game and more than matched it with a dynamic run-pass attack that saw standout quarterback Beau Lang throw for 215 yards and four touchdowns and run for 115 yards. Lang had lots of help from teammates Colton Quaker, Jacob Robinson, Jordan Tapscott, Peyton Mehaffey and Abram Chumley.

“It was a great night. It was Senior Night. It was the two best teams. I was telling them you do not get to play in situations like that very often,” said Porterfield.

Kettle Run cemented first place in the Northwestern District with one game left against Sherando (4-4, 2-2) on Nov. 5. “We’re all excited. This was a stepping stone to winning the outright district title, hosting a home playoff game and competing for a regional championship,” said Porterfield.

See COUGARS, page 30

PHOTO BY RANDY LITZINGER

In a showdown game anticipated for almost a month, Kettle Run continued their mastery of Handley with an electrifying 47-34 win on Senior Night. That’s Nick Hunt (left) and Abram Chumley jumping for joy. Kettle Run amassed 504 total yards of offense in improving to 5-0 in district play.

EAGLES SUFFER HEARTBREAKING OVERTIME LOSS Bidding for first win, Liberty falls 39-38 after leading most of game

By Peter Brewington Times Staff Writer

TIMES STAFF PHOTO/COY FERRELL

Freshman quarterback Austin Mawyer (No. 9) had a strong game, but Liberty fell to 0-7 with a 39-38 overtime loss to Millbrook. The Eagles visit against Handley (7-1) Saturday and host Fauquier (2-7) on Nov. 5 in the Bird Bowl.

You can replay the game a million times in your head and the final painful result will never change for Liberty.

Heart-breaking, frustrating, depressing, regrettable all describe how Millbrook continued the Eagles’ winless season with a 39-38 overtime victory Thursday in Bealeton.

“I mean, we let them hang around too long. They made one more play then we did,” said Liberty coach Travis Buzzo, whose team fell to 0-7 and 0-4 in the Northwestern District with two games left.

Liberty is having perhaps its least successful season since the school opened in 1994.

“Am I happy at this moment? No, there is so much more they can achieve.

Right now they don’t know where their talent can take them,” said Buzzo.

“Five plays in the last four games

THIS WEEK’S GAMES

KETTLE RUN (8-1): Bye LIBERTY (0-7): Saturday at Handley (7-1) FAUQUIER (2-7): Friday HOME vs.

Sherando (4-4) have changed games. If we could change four plays we’d have three wins,” said Buzzo, referring to winnable games against Culpeper, Sherando and Millbrook.

The Eagles were also competitive for much of the game in losses to Mountain View, Kettle Run and James Wood.

Facing the previously winless Pioneers, now 1-7, Liberty had the upper hand most of the game, building an early 24-10 lead, but several regrettable mistakes helped Millbrook recover as the game turned into an exciting dogfight in the second half.

After Liberty took a 38-31 lead in overtime, the Pioneers scored on a 10-yard touchdown run by Joaquin Canada on first down, then boldly went for a two-point conversion.

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Gang-tackling by an active Cougar defense prevented Handley’s Stephen Daley from ruining Kettle Run’s Senior Night.

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Kettle Run dominated the second half with four touchdowns. They controlled the ball over long periods of time with lengthy drives in building a 20-point lead.

With Handley leading 20-19 at halftime, the game turned on the opening play of the third quarter on a huge defensive hit and fumble caused by blitzing cornerback/linebacker Jacob Robinson.

Robinson flew in on Handley’s Butler, jolted him in the back with linebacker Peyton Mehaffey recovering at the Handley 10-yard line.

“It was a great call by (defensive coach Delmar) Christian. Jacob has a knack for blitzing and timing the snap count. He is so long and fast,” said Porterfield.

On first down, Mehaffey ran into a hole on the right side, and looked stopped at the 4-yard line before getting swept into the end zone by a pack. He completed his 10-yard run standing up, with Ella Slevin’s kick giving the Cougars a 26-20 lead.

Although the entire second half remained, it was a huge momentum swing.

After stopping Handley’s next series, Kettle Run went 67 yards in five plays as Colton Quaker bounced outside after being hit on the line, and scored on a 40-yard run to increase the lead to 33-20.

After Handley closed to 33-27 on a 72-yard pass from Butler to Jacob Duffy, Kettle Run went 65 yards in 10 plays to make it 40-27. The drive was mostly pass as Lang completed four passes for 66 yards, including a 28-yard TD strike to Abram Chumley, who crossed the field, then hit the sideline to score.

“It was a route we had set up. It’s a slower developing play but Beau stood in the pocket with Handley’s rush, which is the best we’ve seen this year,” said Porterfield.

Kettle Run’s lead reached 47-27 when Quaker scored on a 5-yard TD run with 6:03 left in the game.

Handley quickly made it 47-34 on a 50-yard TD pass with 5:43 left, then stopped Kettle Run’s next drive.

Taking over with 3:13 left from its own 11, Handley’s drive was ended by a Robinson interception and the Cougars ran out the final 2:12 to celebrate a signature victory.

So many heroes

Kettle Run’s defense limited Handley’s deadly run game by gang-tackling Kent State-bound star

Kettle Run-Handley football year-by-year 2009: Handley 31-0 2010: Handley 37-7 2011: Kettle Run 34-0 2012: Kettle Run 34-0 2013: Kettle Run 17-3 2014: Kettle Run 27-13 2015: No game 2016: No game 2017: Kettle Run 37-6 2018: Kettle Run 28-21 2019: Handley 27-22 2020: KR 48-14, KR 39-21* 2021: Kettle Run 47-34 *Played in 2021 Kettle Run leads 9-3 Daley, who is also a terror at defensive end.

Kettle Run became the first team to hold him without a TD. While Daley gained 96 yards and hurt the Cougars in the first half, the second half was different.

“They have a lot of big, thick athletes, guys you cannot tackle individually. You have to be gang-tackling. It takes three or four guys to get Daley down,” said Porterfield.

“Our linebackers Mehaffey and Quaker were there to be the extra guy and Ethan Tabit played lights out until he tweaked his knee. Josh Witte went in there and got us out of that game at a high level.”

Offensively, the Cougars had too many heroes to count, led by Lang, who completed 19 of 24 passes for 210 yards and four TDs. “We had so many multiple people contributing. We had four different guys carry the ball and four different receivers catch balls. Everybody contributed. We made huge catches on third down to continue drives,” said Porterfield.

A Brentsville High transfer, Lang played “a tremendous game, his best yet,” said Porterfield. “Beau played big-time ball. He’s gotten better each week. His dad is a coach, his brother’s a coach and his other brother played. He always has a calm, posed demeanor. No situation is ever too big for him,” he added.

Robinson caught eight passes for 82 yards, including a clutch 13-yard TD on fourth down from Lang with 42 seconds left in the first half. Robinson also had a 17-yard TD run in the first quarter, an interception and the game-altering forced fumble.

Quaker, Tapscott, Chumley, Mehaffey and Andrew Strickland all had monster contributions, too.

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‘WE ARE VERY EXCITED’

Kettle Run cheer wins district title, Liberty also makes regionals

By Peter Brewington Times Staff Writer

The Kettle Run competition cheer squad has gotten red-hot at the right time.

The Cougars won their last three competitions over a seven-day period, including last week’s Northwestern District title at James Wood.

The squad, along with Liberty, hope to keep clicking at Wednesday’s Class 4 Region C meet at Park View High. “We are VERY excited for our shot at going to the state championship this year,” said Kettle Run coach Katrianna Tapscott.

The Cougars won the district title with a season-best 226 points with zero deductions to finish ahead of James Wood (204) and Liberty (199.5), which both also qualified for the Class 4 Region B tournament. Sherando (199), Millbrook (194.5), Handley (191) and Fauquier (172) were next.

The top two teams at regions move on the Class 4 state meet Nov. 6 in Richmond, so Liberty and Kettle Run could both make it.

Tapscott said her Cougars’ squad is one of the most athletic in school history, performing several challenging routines.

Led by high-flying sisters Rinna and Raeden Hoskins, Kettle Run has 10 out of 15 cheerleaders tumbling.

“It’s the highest number of total tumblers since I became the head coach in 2016,” Tapscott said.

“We have three roundoff back handspring full-twisting layouts and a standing double back handspring full- twisting layout, which are the most elite tumbling skills that can legally be done in high school,” said Tapscott.

Kettle Run’s surge has come at the right time.

“Our first couple of competitions were not our best performances and we have turned that completely around,” said Tapscott, citing wins in The Hawk Challenge at Skyline, where the Cougars won their division and the entire competition. Kettle Run also won the Falcon invitational recently.

Coach Tapscott said this season is a welcome one after a frustrating, pandemic-marred 2020 season, which was held earlier this year.

Kettle Run overcame injuries to place second to champion Liberty at the 2020 district meet, held in the spring, then took second at regionals, but did not make it to states due

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Wednesday is a big night for the Kettle Run and Liberty cheer squads as they compete at the region meet trying to secure one of the two spots at the Nov. 6 state meet. The Cougars won last week’s district meet with Liberty third, just ahead of Sherando. to the tighter playoff fields that only included the region champion.

Kettle Run’s squad includes seniors Raeden Hoskins, Kellie Wright, Mykayla Brown, Emma Hopkins, Amanda Martin and Julia Garcia and junior Kaley Frazier.

The sophomores are Rinna

Hoskins, Rebecca Zaslow, Noelle Hopkins, Amaya Holmes and Maddie Patton. Also on the team are freshmen Dayton Quinn, Heidi Kling, Alexis Rappach and alternates Carlee Spagnolo (junior) and Camden Snider (freshman).

IT’S CASSIDY IN RUNAWAY Fauquier’s Scott wins district girls cross country title by wide margin

By Fred Hodge

Special to the Times

Go out hard early and take command.

That was the strategy Fauquier harrier Cassidy Scott planned to use Saturday in the Northwestern District cross country championship meet.

Her script worked to near perfection, as the Falcon sophomore blitzed the 60-girl field to capture the individual gold medal by a 37-second margin over Millbrook’s Madison Murphy, the defending district champion. Scott won in 18 minutes, 7.2 seconds.

“She told her dad (assistant coach Mark Scott) she was thinking she wanted to get out and go after it,” Falcon head coach Quentin Jones said.

Fauquier had run on the same Kernstown Battlefield course near Winchester one week earlier, but was seven seconds faster this time. “She looked so much stronger in this race. She took control,” said Jones.

Scott’s dad was stationed in a wooded section of the 5,000-meter course and provided an additional stimulus. “He told her ‘You’ve got to roll now,’ and she got away (from everyone). She did a great job,” Jones said.

Scott and her Falcon teammates also earned a Region 4C team berth by placing third. The Liberty boys were fourth and also made regions as a team. James Wood won both the girls and boys

COURTESY PHOTO

Led by champion Cassidy Scott, Kiki Wine, Mackenzie Hodul, Eva Del Gallo and Meme Merchant, the Fauquier girls cross country team took third at last Saturday’s district meet. team crowns. Millbrook’s Nicholas Hayden won the 67-runner boys race in 15:51.

The top four teams and first 15 individual finishers next race in the Class 4 Region C meet on Monday, Nov. 2 at Great Meadow. The girls compete at 10 a.m. and boys at 10:30.

The Class 4 state meet is Nov. 13 at Great Meadow with the top three region teams and top five individuals not on the three advancing squads making it.

Also qualifying individually for regionals are Fauquier’s Peter Paccassi (6th, 16:22) and Kettle

Run’s Owen Mullins (13th, 16:46). On the girls side, Liberty’s Kayla Lopez (11th, 20:15) and Maya Turner (12th, 20:17) and Kettle Run’s Kendall Schlueter (15th, 20:25) also made it.

Girls team champion James Wood recorded a 39-54 margin over runner-up Millbrook, followed

by Fauquier (68), Sherando (78), Handley (133) and Kettle Run (138).

Liberty had only four girls running, one fewer than the required five for a team score.

James Wood needed to win a tiebreaker for the boys title. The Colonels and Handley both had 40 points, so the scorers had to factor in the sixth-place finishers. James Wood’s No. 6 runner placed 21st to 32nd for Handley’s.

Third place Millbrook (68) and fourth place Liberty (115) were the other team qualifiers, followed by Fauquier (133), Kettle Run (148) and Sherando (172).

Kiki Wine (9th, 20:06) was Fauquier’s No. 2 girl after Scott, followed by Mackenzie Hodul (16th, 20:32), Eva Del Gallo (21st, 20:54), Meme Merchant (29th, 21:43), Julia Crowther (46th, 22:46) and Natalie Phillips (52nd, 23:27).

Owen Rogers (16th, 16:59) and Cole Hoffman (18th, 17:15) paced Liberty’s run to their regional berth. The LHS pack of James Lacey (25th, 17:44), Aidan Neidich (26th, 17:46) and Peter Rummel (30th, 17:59) enabled them past Fauquier for the final team slot.

See CROSS COUNTRY, page 32

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Home court, tactical moves help Kettle Run volleyball end Fauquier’s season

By Fred Hodge

Special to the Times

FINAL DISTRICT STANDINGS

That luck of the draw may 1. Millbrook 12-0 have been the single most 2. James Wood 10-2 important factor in Monday 3. Sherando 7-5 night’s Northwestern Dis4. Kettle Run 5-7 4. Fauquier 5-7 trict quarterfinal volleyball 2-10 encounter between Kettle 6. Handley 7. Liberty 1-11 Run and Fauquier.

Although the teams split home games and tied for fourth place in the regular season, the Cougars hosted on the basis of a preseason pill selection.

Kettle Run (9-9) won Monday, eliminating the Falcons, 25-17, 21-25, 25-20, 25-23, to move into Tuesday’s semifinal round at regular-season champion Millbrook, which had a bye.

The Falcons had leads in the final three sets but could not hold on in the third and fourth frames.

In other action, No. 2 James Wood delivered a 2515, 25-16, 25-15 blow to No. 7 Liberty, which finished 5-12 overall. No. 3 Sherando quickly dispatched No. 6 Handley, 25-12, 25-19, 25-15. Those winners will meet in the other semifinal bracket.

“After our practices on Friday and Saturday, I felt that we were as ready as we were ever going to be tonight,” Cougar coach Mike Howard said.

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

Monday’s quarterfinals: No. 1 Millbrook, bye; No. 4 Kettle Run d. No. 5 Fauquier 3-1; No. 2 James Wood d.

No. 7 Liberty 3-0l No. 3 Sherando d. No. 6 Handley 3-0 Tuesday’s semifinals: No. 4 Kettle Run at No. 1 Millbrook; No. 3 Sherando at No. 2 James Wood Thursday’s championship at higher remaining seed

TIMES STAFF PHOTO/COY FERRELL

Jubilant Kettle Run beat Fauquier Monday in the district quarterfinals, setting up a showdown at No. 1 Millbrook.

Kettle Run made tactical changes, sending two blockers to slow potent Falcon middle hitter Skyler Furr.

Another was to use decoys to draw the attention of the Falcon blockers away from the intended Cougar hitter.

“This is something Fauquier had not seen from us.”

Howard said.

In the opening set, Cougar Haley Balgavy’s sixpoint service broke a 10-10 tie for a 16-11 lead, Teammate Madison Perino added three more points on the team’s next service for a 20-12 bulge en route to the 25-17 win.

Fauquier led 5-1 early in the second set before Kettle Run took a 10-9 edge. Fauquier then pulled away to win 25-21.

The Falcons built an 8-2 third-set advantage, but Kettle Run’s Mia Jones forced a tie at 8-8 with five unanswered points. Cougar Mattie Heflin later placed her team into the lead for good at 15-11 with her five-point service run, and the Cougars won 25-20.

Fauquier again failed to hold a lead in the fourth set, See VOLLEYBALL, page 33

Liberty’s boys earn ticket to cross county regions CROSS COUNTRY, from page 31 Lincoln Taylor (43rd, 19:12) and Jacob Phelps (6 0 t h ,19:53) rounded out the top seven.

COURTESY PHOTO Beside Paccas- By taking an si, Fauquier’s top aggressive seven boys in- strategy, Cassidy Scott won the cluded Nick Wardistrict meet by ren (27th, 17:47), 37 seconds.

Jonas Reutzel 29th, 17:59), Joe Frisk (36th, 18:13), Evan Hunter (37th, 18:22), Julian Major (38th, 18:33) and Josh Burke (41st, 18:47).

Joining Schlueter for the Kettle Run girls were Maria Gaytan (24th, 21:01), Sarah Martin (35th, 22:25), Emily Dever (45th, 22:43), Alyssa Julatron (48th, 22:50), Madison Schitttig (53rd, 23:54) and Kaiya Stone (54th, 23:56).

Beside Mullins, other Kettle Run boys included Noah Lenkey (22nd, 17:29), Tyler Young (33rd, 18:05), Sean Kersey (40th, 18:40), Kyle Beard (42nd, 18:54), Ethan Martin (43rd, 18:59) and Aiden Hill (51st, 19:17).

The other two Liberty girls were Natalie Taylor (31st, 22:07) and Alaina Marek (40th, 22:33).

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‘We left it all on the floor’ VOLLEYBALL, from page 32 as the hosts rallied from an 18-16 deficit with Jones’ five points for a 21-19 margin. Kettle Run forced a side out to break a 22-22 tie before Heflin tallied the final two points for a 25-23 closing set victory.

“It was hard fought,” Fauquier coach Jen Linthicum said of the season-ending loss. “We left it all on the floor.”

Linthicum said the loud home crowd and momentum shifts were just a bit too much to overcome in the teams’ third encounter this season. The Falcons finished 9-12.

Perhaps the most disheartening

element for her was the inevitable flood of Falcon tears shed after the final point of a season rocked with COVID-19 and other health issues that led to a parade of lineup changes that hurt consistency.

Kettle Run took a large step toward gaining the No. 4 seed with its 25-19, 25-14, 25-23 upset of visiting third-place Sherando Oct. 19 behind a withering service attack.

The Cougars then knocked off host Liberty 3-1 two days later to ensure the home playoff match.

Fauquier was hoping it had clinched the No. 4 seed with its 25-22, 19-25, 25-23, 25-21 win at scrappy Handley the same night.

Liberty loses on 2-point conversion in OT LIBERTY, from page 29 Millbrook quarterback Detric Brown got flushed out of the pocket looking to pass, rolled out to his right, and surged into the end zone for the winning points and Millbrook’s first lead of the night.

On the plus side offensively, freshman quarterback Austin Mawyer continued to develop as a run-pass threat to complement Cody Owens’ dynamic running.Tyler Caporaletti, Chase Oliver and Joey Triplett are a solid receiving unit.

Defensively, the Eagles slowed down the Millbrook running game and harassed Brown into a difficult statistical night.

“We’re getting better every day on offense. It’s shown the last two weeks,” said Buzzo, who has noticed his young team progressing. “We are light years better than we were in the Culpeper game (on Sept. 17).”

In freshman Mawyer, Buzzo feels Liberty is developing a field general: “He is coming along great. He’s taken that job.”

The Eagles dominated the early going, taking a 7-0 lead just 44 seconds into the game. Noah Hall set up the Eagles at the Millbrook 40 with a big kickoff return. Mawyer hit Caporaletti for 16 yards, then ran 20 yards to the 4. Owens ran up the middle through a big hole for four yards for the TD. The Eagles’ defense stepped up, forcing two straight Millbrook three-and-outs, before the Pioneers scored on a 21-yard field goal by Patrick Sigler to make it 7-3.

Liberty drove 65 yards on its next possession to take a 14-3 lead on Joey Triplett’s sensational catch in the back end of the end zone, then drove deep into Millbrook territory again.

But, in one of the game’s key turning points, the drive ended with an interception on the Millbrook 25, and on first down Millbrook’s Braden George took a short pass, eluded some Eagle tacklers and went 75 yards up the left sideline to make it 14-10.

Liberty answered with a 32-yard field goal by Nick Paratore, followed by an interception by Jaden Ulloa,

which led to a 2-yard run by Noah Chinault for a 24-10 lead with 2:43 left in the first half.

Millbrook closed to 24-17 at halftime as quarterback Brown scrambled and found Cohen Creswell for an 18-yard TD with 31 seconds left.

Liberty stopped two straight Millbrook drives in Liberty territory to open the third, but a costly Liberty turnover soon followed as Mawyer threw a pass to the right sideline to Millbrook cornerback Canada, who took the pass with no one nearby and sailed 15 yards into the end zone with the pick six to make it 24-24 with 5:38 left in the third.

“That one is on me. That was not a good play call at that yard-line,” said Buzzo.

On its next possession, Liberty regained the lead at 31-24 when Mawyer hit Caporaletti on a 38-yard TD strike with 3:34 left in the third. The freshman rolled out, planted and found the junior a yard into the end zone.

Liberty recovered a Millbrook fumble at the Pioneers’ 29 on the next sequence, but a fourth down conversion at the 25 failed. The Pioneers went 75 yards in nine plays to make it 31-31 on Brown’s 32-yard TD pass to Chris Standen with 10:04 left in the fourth.

Liberty had three subsequent possessions, but could not score. They reached the Millbrook 26 on their final drive, but went backwards due to penalties.

Taking the ball first in OT, Liberty gained six yards on a Mawyer run, then reached the 3-yard line on a surge by Royce Hall. On third down, Mawyer rolled left and threw across his body to Caporaletti right at the goal-line for the TD. Paratore’s extra point made it 3831 as the Liberty band struck a triumphant tune.

But Millbrook’s quick TD, followed by a timeout to consider the two-point conversion, soon brought defeat as Brown rolled out and scored.

Leaving the game, several students were heard expressing their fears that Liberty could lose the Bird Bowl this year.

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Club of Warrenton The Rotary Club of Warrenton presents the Second Annual Community Baby Shower in conjunction with the Fauquier Community Food Bank & Thrift Store.

Back for a second year and building on the success of the 2020 Baby shower, There remains a distinct need for baby items. Social workers have experienced firsthand stories of struggling families forced to stretch their baby supplies by thinning formula and leaving their children in a wet or dirty diaper a little longer than they want. These choices of course have both short term and long term consequences There is a definite need for non-expired baby formula as formula shelf lives are short and they have to keep their clients safe. Another big need is for baby food since many families start their children on adult food too early because they simply cannot afford baby food, which is formulated with extra vitamins and nutrients that babies need at such a young age.

In response to the great need, Rotary is holding a community “Baby Shower” drive on November 4th from 11:00am to 2:00pm. While all of the typical food bank items will be accepted, the Baby Shower is specifically focused on items such as non-expired baby food and formula, diapers of all sizes and brands, baby wipes, diaper cream and baby hygiene items which may be brought to The Gathering Place, 650 Alwington Blvd, Warrenton, VA 20186 (just past James G. Brumfield Elementary School).

In the spirit of 2021 and the surge of online shopping, there is also an Amazon Baby Registry where community members who would be more comfortable shopping online and having it dropshipped directly to the Food Bank may do that too.

Search Amazon registries for “Warrenton Rotary” under “baby registries” to find the registry and complete your transaction. The registry was designed for any budget, so community members could buy entire items, or contribute funds toward one.

Thank you for your Support!

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Falcons earn top seed for district field hockey tournament Championship set for Wednesday

By Fred Hodge

Special to the Times

The semifinal round of the Northwestern District field hockey tournament never got off the ground Monday.

Lightning and heavy rains forced the postponements of both contests until Tuesday.

Fauquier (10-5-1) and Meridian tied for the top FINAL DISTRICT ton to see if they would spot in the final regushare first place or hold STANDINGS lar-season standings, sole possession.

1. Fauquier 4-2 with the Falcons gainFauquier needed a win 1. Meridian 4-2 ing No. 1 by a predeterto tie Meridian, and the 3. Liberty 2-4 mined tiebreaker. The 3. Kettle Run 2-4 Falcons rose to the chalsame procedure gave lenge with a 2-1 Senior Kettle Run (8-6) the Night victory. third seed over No. 4 Liberty (3-11).

Falcon Jackie Timberlake opened The championship tilt is Wednes- the scoring with 2:19 remaining in the day at the higher remaining seed. second quarter off a penalty corner.

Meridian claimed at least a share of Zofeya Maldonado inserted the ball to the top spot Oct. 20 with a 3-0 road vic- Timberlake atop the arc, and she sent tory over Liberty. After a 0-0 first half, a low, hard drive into the right side of the Mustangs controlled the ball for al- the cage.

Fauquier opened a 2-0 lead with most 13 of the third quarter’s 15 minutes and scored twice in a four-minute 6:24 to go in the third period off anspan late in the period, then added an other corner opportunity.

Maldonado again sent the ball to insurance goal with 5:02 left.

Liberty did not have a shot on Timberlake and moved to the penalgoal for the first 23-plus minutes of ty stroke line. Timberlake delivered a return pass to Maldonado, who the second half.

The Mustangs, however, had to turned to her right and advanced toawait the result of the next day’s Fau- ward the goal. That move drew the quier-Liberty encounter in Warren- goalkeeper to her, and Maldonado

Liberty and Fauquier were rained out Monday and set for a pivotal Northwestern District semifinal on Tuesday, TIMES STAFF PHOTO/COY FERRELL

slid a pass to Marjorie Davenport, stationed at the left post. She stuffed the ball in for the second and eventual winning goal.

The two-goal margin was nice, yet Brooke Settle, coach of the 10-51 Falcons, was not satisfied.

“I didn’t think we came out as aggressive as I wanted us to,” Settle said. “Even though we got the goals, there were a lot of mistakes we made. They weren’t playing Fauquier field hockey.

“The major thing we need to do is make smart decisions. We have to use our space offensively,” Settle said. “I think we had a little tunnel vision.”

Liberty, now 3-11 overall, controlled more than 75 percent of second-half possession time, and the Eagles immediately resumed their pressure following Davenport’s tally.

They forced three penalty corners, but came up empty handed.

The urgency paid off when Sum-

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Semifinals: No. 4 Liberty at No. 1 Fauquier, ppd. to 10/26; No. 3 Kettle Run at No. 2 Meridian, ppd. to 10/26.

Championship: Wednesday, Oct. 27 at higher seed. A consolation game may be needed to determine the second regional berth since Meridian is a Class 3 school. mer Butler controlled the ball in the center of the circle, eluding a double team with a move to her right. Butler fired a reverse stick shot into the right side to narrow the gap to to 2-1 with 2:08 on the clock.

“I am pleased with how far we have come, and the strides that have been made by each and every team member,” Liberty co-coach Erin Burton said.

She is ready to see her team rise up in the tournament. “The desire to win districts is strong among the team, because they know they have a fair shot at earning and winning the district title,” Burton said..

“This will be our third matchup with Fauquier,” she said of Tuesday’s showdown in the district semis. “We will use what we have learned from the past two games to build on those areas where improvements can be made.”

Kettle Run did not have a district game last week, but it finished its regular-season slate with a 5-3 win at Foxcroft to stand at 8-6.

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Drama-riddled International ends with first stakes win for Leipers Fork syndicate and their stable star, Tomgarrow

By Betsy Burke Parker

for a recheck a short time later, but further testing confirmed an uneven Saturday’s International Gold Cup gait, and the horse was scratched.

This left confirmed front-runners headline feature went from a powStorm Team (Graham Watters up for er-packed field of the nation’s top Fisher) and Renegade River (Parker timber stars to a lopsided match race Hendriks) free to tangle for the early and a lonely, 50-length victory for fractions without the expected presTomgarrow and Tom Garner. sure from the famously strong-paced How it happened is quite a story.

Schoodic.

The International Gold Cup an“They were going a good pace, chored a rich day of racing Oct. 23 strong and steady,” said Tomgarnear The Plains. Thousands were row’s jockey Tom Garner. Garner on hand to watch the eight-race said he’d wanted to keep Tomgarrow program at the popular pari-mutuel “handy,” just off the pace, and he meet. Race co-chair Al Griffin said was sitting just where he wanted to “everything about the day is perfect” be in the first mile.

Stand Down (Edbefore the races started, signaling a die Keating) ranged a few lengths return to near-normal for the events behind Tomgarrow. center, the race circuit and the strong As the field rounded the bend and fan base. “We’ve been looking forentered the homestretch on the first ward to this.” of three circuits, Storm Team met The 84th contest to capture the the fifth fence perfectly, jumping priceless King of Spain trophy prom- boldly and gaining two lengths on ised to be one for the record books, Renegade River. Watters steadied Griffin said. and straightened the chestnut geldAnd it was. For many reasons. ing, angling slightly to the right for Timber racing’s current darling, the approach to the timber jump in Schoodic had pummeled the field in front of the stewards’ stand. Keatthe Virginia Gold Cup five months ing tapped Renegade River on the ago over the same Great Meadow shoulder to reengage the battle and course, won the 2019 International followed him to it.

Gold Cup and been nearly perfect The problem with their strategy? over timber since. Schoodic was the They were headed toward the wrong one to beat. fence.

Renegade River came into Gold Lying third with a clear view of Cup with cred, having beat Schood- what was happening, Tom Garner ic by a neck at Willowdale in ear- recognized the mistake. He tugged ly May. And then there was Storm urgently on Tomgarrow’s left rein Team, third, behind Schoodic, four so his horse didn’t follow the leaders weeks ago at Shawan, but Storm off course.

Team won the stake at Virginia Fall “I knew what they’d done as soon two weeks ago in what many con- as I saw it,” Garner explained later, sidered the perfect set-up for the 3 saying he’d walked the course and ½-mile race. studied the map to confirm that the Tomgarrow has been chasing correct sixth fence was actually a them – and nearly catching them few dozen yards to the left of the – since making the hurdle-timber jump Storm Team was headed to. switch last November. Four times “My lad, he did everything right. He he’s been second this term, includ- wanted to follow them, no doubt, but ing to Schoodic in the May 29 Vir- he stayed honest, and he was pretty ginia Gold Cup. bold once we had to step it up and Stand Down, outrun in the 2018 (take the) lead” when Storm Team International and unplaced in 30 and Renegade River were pulled up, months, was outsider in the elite field. disqualified for going off course.

But stranger things have hapTomgarrow led, Garner said, with pened on the racecourse, so nobody increasing confidence, putting aldiscounted even the out-of-form most a fence between him and Stand Stand Down.

Down by the time he stopped the Drama was promised on the race- clock at 7:34 1/5. course, but it started early in the day “My heart sank for (the connecwhen Virginia Racing Commission tions of) Storm Team and Renegade veterinarians gauged morning-line River” when she saw the riders’ confavorite Schoodic slightly lame fusion at the sixth jump, said trainduring their mandated pre-race er Leslie Young. “You know, that’s health check. He was re-presented horse racing. You do everything to the panel by trainer Jack Fisher right and a mistake like that changSpecial to the Times

PHOTO BY BETSY BURKE PARKER

Tom Garner and Tomgarrow, no relation, draw off for a 50-length score in the featured International Gold Cup. It was Garner’s third win on the card, putting him at the top of the riders’ table with three weeks to go in the season. es it all. You know, the same thing happened to us with Andi’amu.” Andi’amu had veered off course, to the wrong jump, in the 2020 Virginia Gold Cup, followed closely by Storm Team. Both were disqualified.

Watters was unwilling to comment on the incident after the race, saying he “has to talk to the stewards” in an official debriefing, along with Keating, at the end of the day.

“Simple, we were off course,” he allowed, without elaborating on what caused the confusion.

Garner said he thought it could have been the bright sun that came out from behind the persistent cloud cover that marked the rest of the day as the feature got underway.

The homestretch is oriented to the west-southwest, so the afternoon sun shines straight down the straightaway.

“You hate it that’s the way it happened, but we’ll take it,” said Mark McMillan, part of the Leipers Fork Steeplechase syndicate that owns the winner. “I mean, who doesn’t want to win a Gold Cup. That’s been on my bucket list for years.”

McMillan and syndicate partner Mark George are both from Nashville, Tennessee, and they said they’re tickled by the Tennessee link to the King of Spain trophy. The solid gold King of Spain trophy was first offered at the old Grasslands Downs just south of Nashville, Tennessee in 1930. “We’re bringing it back home,” joked George. “Yeah, that was a crazy race. All I knew was that two horses were right, and two horses were wrong” when they split up after the fifth jump.

“I hoped Tomgarrow was right.”

It was the first stakes win for Leipers Fork Steeplechase, named for the small village south of Franklin where several other syndicate members live.

The rest of the card

Irv Naylor’s highly regarded Bedrock, an eight-time winner in Europe, delivered a powerful 7 3/4-length victory in the grade 2 $75,000 Ferguson memorial hurdle handicap.

Rider Gerard Galligan handled the 8-year-old for trainer Cyril Murphy and his Maryland connections.

Bedrock rated off the early pace set

by Iranistan, rallying in the top of the stretch to draw off for Galligan’s second win on the day.

Silverton Hill’s Bodes Well (Garner) gave a jumping-clinic performance over the varied course for the win in just his second steeplethon start. Trainer Leslie Young said she prepared the Irish import for the different jumps he’d find in the specialty division by schooling him over big grids and sending him to Olympic three-day event champion Boyd Martin’s farm, near hers in Unionville, Pennsylvania, to practice jumping up and down an earthen bank and to learn to gallop into, through and out of knee-deep water.

“He’d never done any of that,” Young said. “He was running over hurdles in mid-September, and he made the switch three weeks later, just beat at Virginia Fall (in a cross-country race.)

“He’s a real clever horse, just wasn’t the stakes-level over hurdles.

I didn’t want to be ‘filling races’ and running for place money. He’s brave and smart, and made the conversion super easy.”

The win, one of two for Young on the day, gave her the lead heading into the last three weeks on the National Steeplechase Association season. Garner won three to take command in the riders’ race. Complete results and more photos are at nationalsteeplechase.com.

Steeplechasing returns to Virginia at the Nov. 6 Montpelier Races in Orange County.

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PROPERTY TRANSFERS

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These property transfers, filed Oct. 14-20, 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: $9,000,000 in Marshall District Tiffany Court, Warrenton. $419,900 1.8014 acres at 5839 Windsor Retreat nr. James Alley Conway Tr. to James Robert Cedar Run District Quarantillo, 1.660 acres and easement to 175 Aran Capital Partners LLC to Paul Sean P. Lynch to Kevin James Pitterle, 230 Warrenton. $782,500 Robert W. Carver Tr. to Kelly Martin Lane, Winesap Lane. $350,000 Wickstrom, 1.6826 acres at 8149 Applewood Breezewood Drive, Warrenton. $495,000 Louis Arguello Tr. to Erik T. Koons, 10.0100 Lane, Warrenton. $597,500 Dawn L. Holdsworth Tr. to Danielle Kathryn 7187 Evan Court nr. Warrenton. $760,000 Lakeside Homes LLC to William C. Whildin, acres at 3718 Rolling Hills Drive, Delaplane.

RFI WC LC to NVR Inc. Lot 63 on Redwinged Kerr, 327 Dover Road, Warrenton. $454,900 $925,000 Blackbird Drive, Warrenton Chase. $222.000 Darren Snow to Gabriel Alexander 7143 Lake Drive nr. Warrenton. $687,500 Michael J. Henke Tr. to Christopher Sommers Thomas B. Sharp to Bryan McMullen, 5879 Jason W. Stillwell to Matthew Furtado, 5 Hernandez, Unit 233 at 635 Waterloo Road, Stern, 35.686 acres at 11308 Silo Road, Newbury Street nr. Warrenton. $645,000 acres at 3305 Deepview Court nr. Goldvein. Warrenton. $182,000 Marshall. $1,400,000 $477,000 Richard G. Cockrell to Lissa M. Eckert, Benjamin M. Jester to Michael R. Sabatini, Libero Investments LLC to Carlos M. 0.3051 acre at 8273 Lucy Avenue, Warrenton. 0.7620 acre on Maxwell Avenue; 0.7374 acre at Jackson Creek LLC to James Robert 6729 Chestnut Oak Lane; and 0.7620 acre on McCauley, 7.3868 acres and well easement, Sarmento, 11.0712 acres at 11398 Yeats Drive $645,000 8728 Wales Road nr. Warrenton. $615,000 nr. Catlett. $570,000 Christopher G. Parrish to Owen D. Paun, 786 Maxwell Avenue, Warrenton/New Baltimore.

Carol Ann Aubry to Renee Kuenster Mark S. Houser Tr. to Costa Apostolakis, General Wallace Court, Warrenton. $410,000 $469,000 1.51530 acres at 5633 Creekside Crossing nr. Donna Lee Harris to Erik Moore, 7376 Cedar Douglas P. Sloan to Michael Kimmel, ½ of Lot O’Connell, 5.0002 acres at 10691 Crest Hill 9-B (0.3455 acre) and Lot 10-A (0.6919 acre) Road, Marshall. $650,000 Warrenton. $850,000 Run Drive, Warrenton. $471,000 at 5081 Rock Springs Road nr. Warrenton. Lawrence M. Silva to Katrina Peller, 7 acres at Lee District Cherie Poll to Calvert Avenue LLC, 212 North $498,000 10199 Dead End Road, Delaplane. $405,000 Caliber Homebuilder Inc. to Edward McPhee, View Circle, Warrenton. $408,000 James Manahan to Robert C. Kelly, 6851 Moreman LLC to Fleetwood West LLC, 11.5754 acres at 7165 Wotton Road south of Scott District Averbach Court nr. Warrenton. $612,200 2.4864 acres, 3.6000 acres, 4.4000 acres, Opal. $645,087 Jonathan R. Winglass to Dennis J. Sandala, Anne Foos Whitelaw Tr. to Dominic Frank 24.1500 acres, 4.45000 acres, 4.9000 acres, Cindi L. Hitt to Donna L. Fulcher, Lot 48 2.9788 acres at 5540 Oliver Lane nr. Broad Puchalla, 10.3101 acres at 6015 Georgetown 4.4000 acres, 4.6000 acres, 1.2100 acres, (7258 Third Street) and Lot 47-R (0.5748 acre Run. $549,000 497.3000 acres, 632.4000 acres, 4.2900 acres, Road, Broad Run. $825,000 on Third Street), Remington. $239,000 13.000 acres, 10.000 acres, 52.9825 acres (Lot Tyler P. Martin to Katherine Fitzgerald, Marshall District A), and 52.9825 acres (Lot B) on Winchester Jonathan N. Burton to David L. Kirkham, 11.7202 acres at 8616 Woodward Road, Patricia Dixon Thomas, Successor Tr. to Road and Leeds Manor Road. $9,000,000 4.0891 acres at 13672 Robert J. Drive nr. Marshall. $801,000 Ramsay Metcalf, 1.076 acres at 687 Federal Morrisville/Bealeton. $490,000 Blue Hills Estates LLC to Lakeside Homes Nathan L. Keen to Kevin L. Moffatt, 9.9908 Street, Paris. $490,000 LLC, 0.9183 acres on Blue Hills Drive nr.

Elizabeth Barclay to Juliana Cortes, Unit 50 at acres at 5553 Beverleys Mill Road, Broad Nancy E. House to Timothy J. Krawczel, 5 Warrenton. $240,000 6220 Willow Place, Bealeton. $310,000 Run. $1,610,000 acres on Wilson Road approx. 7 miles NW of Sharon C. Dorman to Stephen L. Clark, ½ Center District Steven Hill to Carlos David Palacios Cubias, Warrenton. $200,000 George A. Bulfon to Zachary P. Karl, 7160 1.0191 acres at 5189 Dovetail Lane, Warrenton. Barry E. Kramer to Cliff Mills VA Holdings interest in 12.0536 acres at 9527 Springs Road King William Street, Warrenton. $460,000 $305,000 LLC, 118.5863 acres at 9253 Cliff Mills Road nr. Warrenton. $317,500 Regina L. Martin to Jared W. Newcomer, 532 Todd Hisao Okuma to Jaysyn James Carson, nr. Warrenton. $2,100,000

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OBITUARIES Gertrude “Gertie” Marshall Gertrude “Gertie” Marshall, our dearly beloved mother and grandmother, was called home on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. Gertrude was born on March 27, 1945, in Warrenton, Virginia to the late Albert Champ and Margaret Davis.

Gertrude attended Fauquier County Schools and in her early years she was employed by the Town of Warrenton as a school crossing guard, ITC Solar, and the Warrenton Training Center.

Gertrude married Douglas Marshall, Jr. on August 6, 1960, and from that union four children were born: Brenda, Evelyn, Douglas III, and Dale.

She leaves behind her husband of 60 years, Douglas, to mourn her.

Gertrude is survived by three daughters, Brenda and Evelyn of Warrenton and Dale of District Heights, Maryland; one son, Douglas III (Anne) of Marshall, Virginia; her sister, Pamela Davis of Brandy Station, Virginia; and her brother-in-law, Lenard Marshall of Orange, Virginia. She also leaves behind nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren who were her pride and joy.

In addition to her parents, Gertrude is preceded in death by her brother, Robert Starks.

Gertie was a loving person. She looked forward to holidays, where she would prepare large meals and spend time with family and friends.

God has touched her, and she is at rest, no more pain, no more worries, just in peace now.

The family received friends on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton. A funeral service followed at 12:00 noon at the funeral home with Reverend James Brown presiding, followed by interment at Bright View Cemetery. A repass will not follow afterwards because of Covid -19.

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

Joyce Anne Tompkins Joyce Anne Tompkins went peacefully to be with the Lord on October 20, 2021 at the age of 83. She was born in Charlottesville, Va. on May 9, 1938 to James and Mary Spencer. She grew up in Lovingston, Va. and moved with her family to Catlett, Va. during her teenage years.

After graduating from Warrenton High School in 1957, she worked for an insurance company in Washington, DC. Later that year on October 19, she married Benjamin Nicholson. They made their home in Nokesville, Va. and raised 3 daughters.

In 1977 Joyce became a bus driver for Fauquier County Public Schools. She loved and cared for her passengers on bus #27 for 11 years. Joyce also worked at The Country Store on Dumfries Road in Catlett for many years. There she made lasting friendships with many members of the community. She often had daily visits from her loyal customers during which they discussed anything from the weather to religion. One particular customer often returned on nights she closed to keep her company and help with her tasks. She was loved and respected by all.

In 1996 she left the store to manage and eventually purchase The Caprice Cafe in Warrenton. She and her regulars quickly became family there as well, spending breakfast and/or lunch together daily. It was during this time she became reacquainted with her high school sweetheart, Clarence Tompkins. They were married on September 18, 1999. Along with some of her family members, he helped run the cafe until it closed in 2006. Joyce treasured the relationships she had with her customers and kept in touch with many after the cafe closed. She later became a cook at the Blue Ridge Christian Home in Bealeton until her retirement in 2016.

Joyce was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Catlett for most of her adult life. She enjoyed gardening, reading, cooking, and spending time with her family. She was funny, kind, selfless, and full of love for everyone. If she was in your life, if only for a moment, you were blessed. She will be missed immensely.

Joyce is survived by her daughters Jennifer Nicholson of Culpeper, Va., Suzan VanBuskirk (Dave) of Catlett, Va., and Rachel Williams (Michael) of Nokesville, Va., nine grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Bud Spencer, great granddaughter Raegan VanBuskirk, and her husband Clarence Tompkins.

Funeral services be held at 4:00 PM at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, VA on Saturday, November 6th, 2021.

Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.moserfuneralhome.com.

Thomas Francis Lyons Jr. Thomas Francis Lyons Jr. of Broad Run died from complications of Covid on October 16 at The Adler Center For Caring Inpatient Center hospice in Aldie, Virginia. He was 88 years old, Tom, a son of Thomas F. Lyons and Ruth Mattison Lyons, was born in Boston, Massachusetts, a city he loved all his life and frequently revisited. In his early years he was a member of historic Trinity Episcopal Church, where he sang in the children’s choir and served as an altar boy. His love of the outdoors and all of nature stemmed from his membership in the Boy Scouts, where he reveled in the camping trips and nature hikes. He swam frequently at the YMCA, where his talent was spotted and encouraged by one of his instructors; he began swimming competitively, excelling in breast stroke and butterfly, and his success led to a full scholarship to the University of Massachusetts, where he was east coast champion in the two events. He continued swimming competitively as a Masters’ swimmer until his 85th year.

During his childhood he spent summers and weekends at a small farm owned by his grandparents, Finnish immigrants Matthew and Amanda Mattison. His grandfather was a charismatic family patriarch with many gifts: an enthusiastic gardener and accomplished violinist and painter in both watercolors and oils, and a self- taught designer and builder of houses, including his own. The growing boy adored him, and eventually followed in his footsteps.

In 1957 Tom married Constance Smith, a native of New York City. The following year he graduated from college and served two years in the Air Force. Upon his discharge the couple moved to New York City, where he went to work for West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company. Two years later he took the first of several jobs in the construction industry, recruited by Techbuilt Homes to spearhead an innovative line of steel houses in partnership with Armco Steel. He eventually moved his family to Virginia, where he worked for Research Homes, First Colony Homes, and Northern Counties Construction.

Then he decided to strike out on his own, and Handcrafted Homes was founded. In the course of a forty-year career he built over 600 homes, designing most of them. As he discussed with aspiring clients the home they envisioned, he would draw an image of their dream house, and they were astounded at how accurately he had turned their fond hopes into a pictorial reality.

And like his grandfather, he built his own family home, hands on and from the ground up, with the enthusiastic help of his four children, Far more ambitious than his grandfather, who built a modest two bedroom cottage, he constructed a five bedroom three bath house with a cathedral ceilinged great room, massive stone fireplace, library, family room and sunroom on eleven mountain acres. For twenty years he was a member of St. James’ Episcopal Church, where he served on the Vestry, remodeled the Sacristy, and participated in the church’s work with Habitat for Humanity.

Tom is survived by his wife of 64 years, Constance Smith Lyons; four children: Alison Cynthia Lyons (Karen); Thomas Francis Lyons 3rd; Melissa Avril Lyons; and Bayard Eric Lyons (Deniz); and seven grandchildren: Ash, Eoin and Lily Fidler; Charles and Alexandra Lyons; and Kayra and Dalya Lyons. He left two surviving siblings: Richard Matthew Lyons of Seattle, Washington and Judith Lyons Barron of Chester, Maryland. A third sibling, Janet Lyons Fawcett, preceded him in death.

A memorial service will be held at St. James’ Episcopal Church in Warrenton, Virginia on Saturday, November 27 at 11:00 AM.

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OBITUARIES Richard Louis Vernaci Richard Louis Vernaci, 68, of Warrenton, Va., died Oct. 18, 2021 in the Haymarket Medical Center of complications from COVID. Born Oct. 10, 1953 in St. Louis, Mo., he drew joy from fatherhood, family, writing, travel, cooking (especially braciole), and making people laugh themselves breathless.

After pursuing his intellectual curiosities at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kan., he graduated with a degree in ancient Greek, Hebrew, and Latin. His circuitous career path began with a brief stint in a Kansas restaurant and a job as a traveling Rexall Drug representative in rural Texas.

In search of his next move, he went through the Yellow Pages, and in the “N” section found a life-defining option: newspapers.

Over the next 25 years, the news business took him from the Baytown Sun to the Associated Press in Washington, D.C., with stops in Bismarck, Detroit, and Pontiac, Mich.

He reveled in getting paid to learn from experts and found it energizing to hang out with people who were brilliant and funny.

He chafed at gratuitous malice and intellectual laziness. Newsrooms provided all the above. Combining his love of language and a pursuit of justice, this was a perfect fit.

He saw the Northern Lights from the top of the world, swam in a volcano-warmed stream in Africa (during a short gig teaching journalism in Ethiopia), stood on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, and in Vatican City enjoyed being saluted by the Swiss Guards so much that he turned around and came back through the restricted entrance again just to make the guys in striped knickers salute one more time.

In addition to covering the installation of Pope John Paul II, he camped in the Arctic Circle for what became a canceled papal visit to the First Nations. His favorite quote from that assignment: “You’re from Detroit? It must be warm down there.”

Early in his career Rick was a strikebreaker hired to cross a picket line for the Oakland Press. Later, he was a Wire Service Guild shop steward known for cagy creativity.

When a respected reporter was pulled off his beat to give someone else a chance, Rick staged a conversation about age discrimination. There was no lawsuit planned, but that seasoned colleague fortuitously was reassigned to the White House. Rick was less subtle on behalf of a receptionist denied bathroom breaks and a copyboy who lost an eye after using all his sick leave for the year.

To make extra income, he pulled together the life story of the original Social Security actuary in the book “Within the System.” Stuck at home after shattering his ankle on an icy driveway, he took a stab at fiction and was entertained when “Mama’s Boy” earned a couple bucks in Amazon royalties.

For a few years, he tried his hand at entrepreneurship. Some of Broad Run Consulting’s clients required travel to the Middle East, though the foreign trips Rick talked about the most were to Stonehenge with Andy; to Ireland with Beth, to Rome with Joe, and to Calabria with Bob. “The kids are a hoot,” he wrote to a friend. “I don’t know how I ever lived without them.”

He dropped out of physical therapy after his first brain surgery, declaring that he could do better himself. He ran three times a week and for awhile recovered enough concentration to read books, hold a part-time job as a congressional column-writer, and drive a manual-transmission Fiat through the Scilla Mountains.

By the time he needed more surgeries, Rick had run more than 3,000 miles.

He called the post-brain hemorrhage years “the bonus round,” and appreciated the friends who stuck with him as he became less able to keep up his end of the conversation.

“My family is charming and healthy, and I’m the most content I’ve ever been,” he wrote in 2013.

Rick is survived by his wife, Katherine Rizzo; their son Robert Vernaci of Fredericksburg, Va.; his children with former spouse Cecilia Vernaci: Andrew Vernaci of Lacey, Wash. and Elizabeth Vernaci of Falls Church, Va.; his siblings Jolene (Rick) Klinger of Pacific, Mo., Joseph (Charlotte) Vernaci of Washington, Mo., Antonio (Kathi) Vernaci of Rochester, Mich., and Gina (Bill Hillyard) Vernaci of Lakewood, Ohio, along with nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Michael Vernaci II; parents Joseph Vernaci and Edith Iona Walton; niece Tiffany Klinger; and great-niece Jessica Klinger.

Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, Va. We hope guests will be safe and masked. Requiem Mass 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, Warrenton.

In his honor, you could: · Donate to the Fauquier County Public Library or your local library; · Attend a minor-league baseball game; · Listen to Vivaldi, Andrea Bocelli, Zydeco and the Beatles on the same afternoon; · Patronize any business on Main Street in Warrenton, Va.; · Vacation on Nantucket; · Climb the Aventine Hill in Rome to look through the keyhole of the Knights of Malta; · Read about antiquity; · Eat bistecca in Florence; · Watch the stars come out over the Blue Ridge Mountains on a summer night.

Rick had been vaccinated against coronavirus. If you’re still reluctant, please think about him. Don’t be the reason someone else gets sick.

It’s not the length of life, but the depth of life – Ralph Waldo Emerson

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OBITUARIES BOBBY GENE SMITH DECEMBER 4, 1949 - OCTOBER 15, 2021 Bobby Gene Smith, 71, of Midland, VA, passed away on October 15, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was predeceased by his loving wife, Lois M. Smith, and is survived by his sons, Robert Smith (Michelle) and Randy Smith (Shannon), his daughters, Cindy Protogiannis and Bonnie Maldonado (Clinton), four grandchildren, Michael Riehl (Kelly), Devon Newman (Dawn), Kimberly Riehl, and Kaylin Santos (Eder), 13 great-grandchildren, his sister, Pat Harbour (Dave), and many close family members and friends. Bobby was man of faith who lived his life well; he was deeply loved, and he will be missed.

A private graveside service was held on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, in National Memorial Park in Falls Church, VA. Donations may be made in his memory to Heartland Hospice in Warrenton, Virginia.

Online condolences may be expressed at moserfuneralhome.com.

Places of Worship Grace Episcopal Church • HOLY EUCHARIST: Sundays, 9 a.m.

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

5096 Grace Church Lane, Casanova (1 mile off Meetze Road)

James Linwood Grant, 58, formerly of Warrenton, VA, passed October 12, 2021.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 29, 2021, 12:00 pm, at Faith Christian Church, 6472 Duhollow Road, Warrenton, VA, 20187.

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The Rev. James Cirillo, Priest • (540) 788-4419

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St. John The Baptist Anglican Church

Katherine Pabis Suto Katherine Pabis Suto, age 81, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 20th, 2021 at her home in Warrenton, Virginia. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on April 21st, 1940, daughter of the late George & Mary Simon.

Katherine is survived by her five children, Julia P. Sarr (David) of Manassas, VA, John ‘Jack’ Pabis (Melissa Atherholt) of Frederick, MD, George Pabis (Trish) of Lynchburg, VA, Joe Pabis of Reston, VA and Kate Warner (Ned) of Alexandria, VA; three siblings, Albert Simon (Elizabeth) of Ellicott City, MD, George Simon (Mary) of Baltimore, MD and Rita McMullin (Denny) of Timonium, MD; and nine grandchildren, John, Sasha, Maya, Cy, Jake, Scott, Zachary, Benjamin & Katherine.

In addition to her parents, Katherine was preceded in death by her first husband, John R. Pabis and her second husband, Peter L. Suto.

Wherever Katherine went and got involved, she made lifelong friends.

She was always thinking of ways to help family, friends, and even strangers.

A memorial service will be held on October 30, 2021. There will be a private interment at Warrenton cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Smile Train at smiletrain.org or the charity of your choice.

James Linwood Grant

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

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COMPLICATED GRIEF Grief is a person’s natural response to losing a loved one. It is accompanied by feelings of hurt, loss, and sadness.

Complicated grief, also known as complicated bereavement disorder, is a condition that can occur in some people who have just lost a loved one or are experiencing grief for another reason. While the intensity of grief fades with time for most people, these feelings do not improve for people with complicated grief; they experience it more persistently. Sometimes seriously affecting a person’s quality of life, symptoms can manifest themselves physically, such as appetite loss, insomnia, and a weakened immune system. It is sometimes misidentified as depression, and some people might be more at risk of developing the condition.

Complicated grief occurs more often in females and with older age. It is like being in an ongoing, heightened state of mourning that keeps you from healing. Contact your doctor or a mental health professional if you have intense grief and problems functioning that don’t improve at least one year after the passing of your loved one. MOSER FUNERAL HOME accommodates all families, treating each one as if they were our own. To learn more, please call (540) 347-3431 or see us at our 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton facility. We Our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY is located just outside of Warrenton.

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

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

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

Steeplechase Manor 540-349-4297 l TDD 711

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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Rentals — Apartments

7 mls to Warrenton, Like new, quiet, 1br, BA, eat-in kit, LR, W/D, patio. $1100/mo, utils inc.

540-229-7475 Town of Warrenton, 1BR, 1 BA, LR & Kit, laundry access. $700/ mo 540-270-1267

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Rentals — Houses

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

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

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

Antiques &

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

Excellent condition.

571-344-4300 Elvis collage 26x33 wood frame one of a kind - poster, album, cards 571-344-4300 Elvis memorabilia, Yankee memorabilia, Celtics merch. Hot wheels/ Matchbox cars 571-344-4300 Olympic magazines./ programs, Olympic m d s e ( 1 9 8 0 ) 571-344-4300 World tour books - Eagles, P Collins, N Diamond, McCartney, Cal Ripkin magazines 571-344-4300

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Lawn/Garden Equipment

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

571-344-4300 Place an Ad Today!

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Firewood

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

703-577-1979

FIREWOOD

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

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

571-344-4300 Smith Corona blue portable typewriter.

Sterling model with c a s e . Ve r y g o o d cond. 571-344-4300

252 Livestock 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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Miscellaneous For Sale

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

END ROLLS. We have newspaper end rolls.

Very limited. Located at Fauquier Times, 540-347-4222. You must call to make pick up arrangements. Due to COVID. $5 each.

FREE - FREE FREE Do you have stuff???

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

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

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

Over $200 the cost is only $7.

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

Deadline is Friday, 3pm.

Private party only.

The Illustrated Encyclopedia Crimes & Punishment Vol. 1-28 published 1994. Hard cover & in excellent condition. $80. Call 540-270-0599 if interested.

This Could be Your Ad! Call 888-351-1660

Garage/Yard Sales Oct. 30 & 31, 10a~4p; 9247 Ramey Road, Marshall. Tag sale in the barn.

Primitive, Country & industrial. Ample parking. Halloween treets.

Estate Tag Sale, 217 Fairfield Dr. Warrenton, Oct 30; 8a-4p.

Sofa, tables, exercise equip, art, frames, china, crystal, silver, rugs, kitchen & DR tbls. More.

Warrenton, 20187; 7119 Academy Rd, 10/27 & 28, 9a-3p. HH, tools, garden items, holiday & more. Rain or shine

Two day estate sale 10/30 & 31, 2021, 8a-1p. HH, dishs, glass, cooking equip, furn, lamps, home decor, garage/yard supplies, etc. Sale taking place in home garage and bsmt, rain/ shine.

Miscellaneous For Sale

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

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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 JFK, Sinatra books/ magazines, M Jordan championship mini BB (set of 7) COA 571-344-4300 Man on the moon 7/69 magazine,books records (album, 45’s) 571-344-4300

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Miscellaneous For Sale

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

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Miscellaneous For Sale

J. Gibbs 1991 football card as coach, racing book both autographed 571-344-4300.

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

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Musical Instruments

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

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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 GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES. Purebred AKC registered.

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

LOST & FOUND ADOPTIONS TOO!

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

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GO WITH THE BEST!!!

Brian´s Tree Service.

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

Senior discounts 540-937-4742 or 540-222-5606

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

540-522-1056.

Free estimates, licensed and insured.

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

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

540-222-2089 North´s Custom Masonry. Retaining walls, stone work, patios, repoint ing brick, chimneys, driveways.

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

540-533-8092

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

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Business Services

Home Improvement

Business Services

Addison´s Building & Remodeling. Additions, basements, ADAMS CUSTOM SERb a t h r o o m s , VICES, LLC. Siding, sundecks, repairs. LiWindows, Roofing. censed Insured.

Visit us online at 540-244-2869 adamscustomservices . c o m . o r c a l l Affordable Roofing with 540-349-8125. Free Terry´s Handyman estimates Services, LLC. Licensed & Insured.

For all your heating and Commercial & residencooling needs. Rc´s tial. Senior discounts.

AC Service and Re540-270-7938 pair, 540-349-7832 or 540-428-9151 Remodels; New Homes; Windows; GO WITH THE BEST!!!

Painting; Garages; Brian´s Tree Service.

B a t h r o o m s ; LICENSED, INKitchens; Decks;.

SURED, FREE ESClass A. Lic & inTIMATES. Tree resured. GMC Entermoval, trimming, prises of VA, LLC. deadwooding, stump 540-222-3385 removal, lot clearing.

Senior discounts 540-937-4742 or 385 Lawn/Garden 540-222-5606 G R AV E L : A L L PROJECTS. Topsoil; fill dirt; mulch. No job GORMANS TREE AND LANDSCAPING SERtoo small.540-825VICES. Seasonal 4150; 540-219-7200 Clean up. Snow reJENKINS moval, grinding, EXCAVATING mowing, take downs. & LOGGING Free estimates.

540-222-4107; Free Estimates, 540-825-1000 Class A Contrac-

tor, Excavation, Demolition, Land Clearing, Logging, P o n d s , Driveways.

540-661-0116 Call Today 888-351-1660

IF YOUR AD ISN’T HERE. YOU GIVE YOUR BUISNESS TO SOMEONE ELSE

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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!!

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Off-Road/ Unlicensed

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

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Sport Utility Vehicles

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

540-439-9071

Your Ad Could Be Here!

Call or Fax Your Ad Today!

347-4222 OR 349-8676 FAX

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

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

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

Pay for your home over 30 YEARS. Find it in about 30 MINUTES Times Classified 347-4222 or FAX 349-8676

Holiday Craft Show, Bazaar and Bake Sale Sat. Nov. 6, 2021; 8am-2pm Dumfries UMC; 3890 Cameron St; Dumfries, VA. 22026 info: 703-221-7440 Announcements

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.

Announcements The Fauquier Veterans Council will host the:

Annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Hospital Hill Thurs., Nov. 11, 2021; 11 am

Join Veterans, the LHS Band, LHS JROTC and more as we honor all those who have served our great nation. As our host, the hospital respectfully requests that masks be worn by all in attendance.

ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222

Your Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222

Announcements

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

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Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | October 27, 2021

Legal Notices NOTICE OF FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, in the Warren Green Building at 10 Hotel Street in Warrenton, Virginia, and will hold a regular meeting and public hearings at 6:30 p.m. in the same location on the following: 1. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 17 OF THE FAUQUIER COUNTY CODE SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL - An ordinance amendment to update and amend provisions pertaining to pretreatment of wastewater (Christopher N. Granger, Sponsor; Tracy A. Gallehr, Staff) 2. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 12 (LICENSES), ARTICLE I, SECTIONS 12-2 AND 12-7 OF THE FAUQUIER COUNTY CODE An ordinance amendment to change the filing deadline for business license applications from March 1 to April 15 to coincide with federal income tax filing deadlines and to correct a typographical error in the definition of contractor.

(Mary Leigh McDaniel, Marshall District Supervisor, Sponsor; M.C. Anderson, Deputy County Attorney, Staff) 3. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 8 (FINANCE AND TAXATION), ARTICLE I, SECTION 8-1 OF THE FAUQUIER COUNTY CODE An ordinance amendment to change the personal property return filing deadline from March 15 to April 15 to coincide with federal income tax filing deadlines and to correct typographical errors in Section 8-1(b). (Mary Leigh McDaniel, Marshall District Supervisor, Sponsor; M.C. Anderson, Deputy County Attorney, Staff) 4. A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FY 2022 ADOPTED BUDGET BASED ON FY 2021 CARRYOVER - A public hearing to consider a resolution to amend the FY 2022 Adopted Budget and approve the FY 2021 carryover package. During the November 10, 2021 work session, staff will present an overview of FY 2021 year-end, with recommendations for appropriations and transfers of undedicated funds to the FY 2022 budget. The Code of Virginia, § 15.2-2507, requires a public hearing when amendments to the budget exceed 1% of total expenditures, which for FY 2022 totals $3,405,911, and presented requests for appropriation will exceed this amount. (Lisa M. Henty, Director) 5. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT TEXT-21-015463 – A Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Articles 3, 5 and 15 to review the approval process for Places of Worship. (The public hearing, which was closed on September 9, 2021, will be reopened.) (Kara Krantz, Staff) 6. SPECIAL EXCEPTION SPEX-21-015507, RALPH & ELEANOR MANAKER AND SPRINGBROOK FARM, LLC (OWNERS/APPLICANTS) – MANAKER PROPERTY – A Category 26 Special Exception application to reduce the Non-Common Open Space requirement. The properties are located at 2532 Atoka Road and the intersection of Atoka Road and Old Carters Mill Road, Scott District. (PIN 6072-23-4617-000 and 6072-34-5259-000) (Adam Shellenberger, Staff) 7. REZONING REZN-21-015506, 17/66, LLC & MARSHALL BUSINESS CENTER, LLC (OWNERS) / THE PRUITT CORPORATION (APPLICANT) – MARSHALL BUSINESS CENTER II – An Application to rezone approximately 1.49 acres of Industrial Park (I-1), 0.19 acres of Industrial Park (I-1) with proffers, 6.88 acres of Commercial Highway (C-2), and 3.45 acres of Marshall-Gateway (M-G) to Industrial Park (I-1) with proffers, and to rezone 0.198 acres of Commercial Highway (C-2) to Industrial Park (I-1). The properties are Lot 2R and a portion of Lot 3R within the 17/66 Business Park on Whiting Road west of Brampton Court and at 4491 Whiting Road, Marshall District. (PIN 6969-97-7180-000 and 6979-06-3994-000) (Adam Shellenberger, Staff) 8. REZONING AMENDMENT REZN-21-016224, MINTBROOK DEVELOPERS, LLC (OWNER / APPLICANT) – MINTBROOK PROFFER AMENDMENT – An application to amend previously approved proffers which do not affect use or density. The property is located at 10647 Hall Street, Lee District, Bealeton, Virginia. (Various PINs) (Adam Shellenberger, Staff) Copies of the above files are available for review by contacting the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors’ office Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by calling (540) 422-8020. Interested parties wishing to be heard on any of the above are encouraged to send written correspondence in advance of the meeting to 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, VA 20186, or by e-mail to BOS@fauquiercounty.gov prior to November 10, 2021.

The meeting may be viewed on Fauquier County Government Channel 23 and livestreamed at http://fauquier-va.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1.

Citizens desiring to participate in the meeting remotely are required to register in advance. Instructions are available on the County website www.fauquiercounty. gov/government/board-of-supervisors/electronic-meeting-protocol. Citizens wishing to appear in person should arrive prior to the start time of the meeting.

Comments will be limited to three minutes.

Fauquier County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request. Citizens requiring reasonable accommodation for disabilities or requiring any other assistance related to the meeting should contact Ms. Renée Culbertson, Deputy Municipal Clerk, at (540) 422-8020.

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PUBLIC ONLINE AUCTION Calverton Self Storage 4133 Old Calverton Rd. (Rt. 642) Catlett, VA 20119 (540) 788-3213

ADS WORK! Call

via www.StorageTreasures.com October 28, 2021

Your

Calverton Self Storage will sell at public online auction via www.StorageTreasures.com, the contents of occupants’ self storage units listed below to satisfy rental fees and other expenses. Online bidding will end on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at approximately 3:00 p.m. Units to be auctioned off are: Brenda Beach -- Unit 502; Lola J. Bostic – Unit 3304; Keith Allen Carkin -- Unit 3211; April Caton – Unit 2912; Kelly Dutton – Unit 1908; Kip Hull -- Unit 1421; Jessica Leach – Unit 3518; Doug W. Stein -- Units 812 & 3407; Lanthel Taylor – Unit 2836; and Donald Paul Wyman, Jr. – Unit 1313.

Sold by unit via www.StorageTreasures.com.

Terms: Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover), Money Order and Cash.

Rep TODAY! 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676

Legal Notices

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.

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Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | October 27, 2021

Legal 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

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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TOWN OF WARRENTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Warrenton will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 6:30 PM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 21 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia, on the following item(s): Special Use Permit (SUP 2021-124) for drive-through for a proposed building located on vacant land adjacent to the Warrenton Professional Center. The applicant and owner, Warrenton Professional Center LLC and Dr. Steven von Elten, are requesting approval per Article 3-4.10.3 of the Zoning Ordinance. The subject parcel, located at the corner of Walker Drive and Blackwell Road, is approximately 0.6852 acre parcel (GPIN: 6984-57-5604-000).

The property is zoned Commercial (C) and the Future Land Use Map designates it Commercial District.

VDOT Revenue Sharing Grant Applications - The Town of Warrenton applications for VDOT Revenue Sharing Funding is held open from the October Town Council Public Hearing. Council will determine which of the projects, focusing on previously funded Main Street Improvement and Walker Drive/E. Lee Roundabout, to forward for consideration this round of grants. If selected for award by the Commonwealth Transportation Board during calendar year 2022, one or more of these projects will go into the VDOT 6-year plan for funding in FY2027-2028.

Ordinance for payment of administrative fees, attorney’s fees, and collection agency’s fees to cover the costs associated with the collection of delinquent taxes – This ordinance will provide that any person liable for local taxes or other local accounts, who fails to pay the amount due within 30 days after notice of the delinquency has been sent, may pay a fee to cover the administrative costs associated with the collection.

Town Council will hold a Public Meeting, postponed from the October Town Council meeting, on: Architectural Review Board Appeal – COA 2021-114. The Town Council will consider an appeal to a decision of the Architectural Review Board for a partial privacy fence on the property at 92 Winchester Street (GPIN 6984-34-4510). The property is zoned Residential (R-6) and is owned by Etsuko K. and Michael Keith MacDonald.

People having an interest in the above are invited to attend the hearing and state their opinion regarding the above issues; no public comment is taken on the Public Meeting. However, the public is able to speak during Citizen Time. More information is available in the Department of Community Development located at 21 Main Street, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Town of Warrenton does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Town Hall meeting facilities are fully accessible. Any special accommodations can be made upon request 48 hours prior to the meeting.

ABC Licenses Full name(s) of owner(s): Euro Trading Post LLC Trading as: Vintage 4238 Frost Street, Marshall, Fauquier, Virginia 20115-3759 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Wine & Beer Off Premises, license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.

Julien Lacaze Note: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.

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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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