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Nonprofit takes ownership of Fauquier Times A little over three years ago, a group of local citizens led by George Thompson of Marshall purchased the Fauquier Times and Prince William Times, Publisher of the Fauquier Times, forming PiedCatherine M. Nelson mont Media. The idea was to preserve these local papers in a world where newspapers are in peril. These local citizens believe in the importance of local journalism to the residents of Fauquier and Prince William counties. They know that strong newspapers help people stay connected to one another in an increasingly disconnected world. And they know how important it is to have an informed citizenry -- and that democracy works better in the light. This week, after more than three years of hands-on experience publishing award-winning newspapers, the paper’s investors, under President Landon Butler’s leadership, have agreed to a major structural change that will better position us to weather the storms that continue to ravage community journalism. In brief, the newspaper’s owners have approved the transfer of ownership to the Piedmont Journalism Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization created last year to support community journalism in our area. This change is consistent with strategies being employed by publications both large and small all over the country, as they seek to strengthen their financial position and generate greater community See FAUQUIER TIMES, page 9 INSIDE Business.............................................11 Classified............................................35 Communities......................................28 Faith...................................................31

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The stubborn stigma of addiction By Randy Rieland

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It was a cry that captured a crisis. “I’m a heroin addict. Nobody cares. Nobody cares!” Maj. Amanda This is the Lambert watched fourth and final the slight young part of a series woman screamon the opioid ing in anger epidemic. and despair not far from where Lambert stood on the front steps of the Prince William-Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center. She couldn’t look away. “She was maybe 90 pounds soaking wet,” recalled Lambert, director of support services at the jail. “My heart melted for her. I don’t know why. I’d never seen her before.” The shouting continued after Lambert led the 23-year-old woman into a room at the jail. “I’m a heroin addict,” she raged. “You don’t care about me. No one gives a s---.” Her distress was so intense she was put in restraints to prevent her from hurting herself, Lambert said. Lambert spent two hours talking with the woman, then showed up in court the next day and sat next to her during her arraignment on a disor-

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Maj. Amanda Lambert is director of support services at the Prince WilliamManassas Regional Adult Detention Center. derly conduct charge. The judge released her, but Lambert managed to keep her at the jail until she could meet with Katrina King, one of the jail’s “peer navigators” who helps addicts get into treatment. See OPIOID, page 6

Opioid Ripples: What we’ve learned See the findings from this six-month project on page 7

Culpeper County set to create drug court ‘What we’re doing isn’t working’ Andrew Lawson runs down a list of Culpeper County statistics. “From 2016 to June 2019: 39 fatal overdoses, 199 heroin overdoses,” he says, then moves on to overdose revival efforts from 2015 to 2018. “240 units of Narcan administered by our paid EMS crews. And they spent more than 279 hours responding to overdoses.”

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Finally, he shares data from Culpeper Human Services: Of the 41 children placed in foster care this year, almost half were because their parents were substance abusers. It’s a grim record that strengthens his resolve to try something different when it comes to how opioid users are treated in the criminal justice system. “What we’re doing isn’t working,” he said. “We’re prosecuting a huge number of people because they have an addiction.” See DRUG COURT, page 6

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Two longtime conservationists honored with Kitty Smith Awards By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

Friends and supporters of the Citizens for Fauquier County got a two-fer Sunday evening. An event held at the home of Warrenton’s Hope Porter was billed as a reception to honor G. Robert Lee, planning commissioner (Marshall District) with the fifth annual Kitty P. Smith Conservation Award. But in a surprise move for the reception’s hostess, a second Kitty P. Smith Conservation Award was given to Porter, legendary Fauquier conservationist. In presenting the award to Porter, CFFC president Les Cheek said the group originally wanted to call the award the Hope Porter Award, but Porter rejected that idea. He added, “We wanted to give her the award before, but she always said, ‘absolutely not.’” The subterfuge was apparently the only way to get the job done. Porter was gracious and finally allowed herself to be honored. Founded in 1968, CFFC is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to local land conservation efforts.

Bob Lee

Cheek praised Bob Lee before awarding him a crystal vase and a $1,000 check, which Lee can donate to a conservation cause of his choice. “All of the great breakthroughs in Fauquier’s land use and zoning policies have Bob Lee’s name attached to them,” said Cheek. “Sliding scale density and non-common open space rules for large subdivisions; the purchase of development right program for southern Fauquier farmers; code of development standards for major housing projects; formbased zoning for Marshall’s historic district; and above all, the mighty permanent conservation easement, which Bob regards as the best tool in his enormous public policy kit …” Cheek said Lee has had “a 30-plus year career in Virginia local government administration – three years in Southhampton County, 14 years in Clarke County and 16 years here Fauquier.”

Bob Lee was honored to accept the 2019 Kitty Smith Award from the Citizens for Fauquier County.

Hope Porter

A section of the CFFC website describes Porter’s half a century of “accidental activism.” It states, “Porter grew up in Fauquier County, and eagerly reminisces about riding horses all over its countryside during her childhood. When the massive development at North Wales — one that would bring 31,000 new residents to the county — was proposed on top of the land she loved so much, Porter could not stay silent.  “For nearly 30 years, she fought to defend the 4,200 acres at North Wales (claiming victory in the end) … “Throughout the years, Porter has led the charge on everything from government transparency (It was Porter who began taping board of supervisor meetings.) to equine industry recognition.” The section concludes, “Named the Citizen of the Decade by the Fauquier Citizen-Democrat, Porter is one of the most powerful people in the county — yet has never held public office. That Fauquier County is dominated by agriculture and is still a sought-after destination for traffic-weary travelers is very much a credit to Porter’s legacy.” Porter personally protected 47 acres on the slopes of Wildcat Mountain early on, and later, a 200-acre farm near Marshall. The rolling farmland where she

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President of Citizens for Fauquier County Les Cheek presents Hope Porter with an unprecedented second 2019 Kitty Smith Award. currently lives — her childhood home near Warrenton — was protected by members of her family. “We were in a state of war until very recently,” Porter told the Fauquier Times, which published an editorial in 2017 with the headline “Celebrating 50 years of the county’s comprehensive plan.” When the plan was first published, after seven years of work, there were about 26,000 people in Fauquier, roughly a third of the current population. “That was the driving force,” she said of the plan that has guided development since. Cheek ended the presentation of Porter’s award by acknowledging the conservationist’s tireless work over the years and giving thanks for “the indomitable Hope Porter.” Four leaders of local veterans organization present the wreath to commemorate Veterans Day: Larry Washington, Commander  American Legion Post 360, Warrenton; Stephen McLeod, chaplain of the American Legion Post 72, Warrenton (standing in for Commander Claude Davenport); Joanne Smoot, Commander, American Legion Post 247, Remington, and Ron Roberts, Senior Vice Commander VFW Post 7728, Morrisville (standing in for Commander Russ Claar).

The Kitty Smith Conservation Award The Kitty Smith Conservation Award was created to honor conservation efforts exemplified by Dr. Kitty Smith, who earned a doctorate in agricultural science and was honored by the Citizens for Fauquier County for devoting “her entire subsequent life to the preservation of her rural Fauquier heritage.” Dr. Smith worked for the Piedmont Environmental Council, was the chair of the CFFC’s Land Use Committee, and was an “effective opponent of the kind of exurban sprawl that has engulfed much of Loudoun and Prince William counties,” according to the CFFC. Smith was the first recipient of the first award in 2015, just before her death.

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Fauquier County celebrates Veterans Day

Fauquier County’s annual Veterans Day ceremony was held on Monday morning on Hospital Hill in Warrenton. U.S. Navy veteran and Virginia State Delegate Mark L. Cole, (R, 88th) was the guest speaker and veterans from all branches of service attended. Kettle Run High School band, Liberty High’s JROTC presented the colors and a gun salute a salute to veterans, and local Girl Scouts led the pledge of allegiance.

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Sample ballot irregularities in tight school board race raise questions By James Ivancic Times Staff Writer

Sample ballots were distributed on Election Day in Scott District indicating Republican Party support for Suzanne Sloane, SUZANNE SLOANE though the party didn’t endorse her or any other school board candidate. The Sloane sample ballot that some people received outside precincts in the Scott District had the oval next to her name filled in, indicating she was the candidate to vote for. The official Republican Party sample ballot showed no school board candidacy endorsement. Fauquier Commonwealth’s Attorney Scott Hook said on Friday that his office was contacted about the matter late on Thursday. “Anybody with a complaint -- absolutely we’ll look into it. It has been brought to our attention,” Hook said. Beyond that he said he couldn’t comment. He said he couldn’t give a time frame for the conclusion of his office’s review. On Nov. 5, Sloane narrowly won a second term against two opponents, Shelly Norden and Michael Hammond. Sloane won with 1,866 votes

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to Hammond’s 1,825 and Norden’s 1,694, according to returns from the Virginia Department of Elections. School board candidates run without a party affiliation noted on the official ballot, but they can seek a political party endorsement. Hammond was endorsed by the Fauquier County Democratic Committee. Both Sloane and Norden sought the endorsement of the Fauquier County Republican Committee, but neither won it. In order to receive the endorsement, a candidate has to receive two-thirds vote of the voting membership. Neither reached that, said Fauquier County Republican Committee Chairman Greg Schumacher in a post on Facebook and the party’s website. “I strongly condemn any instance of the official Republican sample ballot bearing my name and approval being altered in any way and passed out to voters. This practice was not supported, backed or condoned by the FCRC. “While it appears that some of the modified Republican sample ballots

found their way into the hands of potential voters, there is no way to determine that number.” Schumacher said that the problem was discovered early on Election Day and “both campaigns eventually produced proper sample ballots of their own creation, but on the same green paper as the Republican sample ballot. “The FCRC bears no responsibility for the actions, past or present, of

either of the campaigns and hopes that the individuals concerned, and their supporters can find a way to move forward in a positive manner absent heated confrontations on social media.” Sloane couldn’t be reached for comment. In a text message reply, Norden referred to the statement issued by Schumacher. Reach James Ivancic at jivancic@fauquier.com

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Four arrested on drug charges after search at Remington home Four Remington residents were arrested early Friday morning on drug charges, after police executed a search warrant at a house on James Madison Street in Remington. Sgt. James Hartman of the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office reported that an investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine in the area by the Blue Ridge Narcotics and Gang Task Force led to the warrant. Hartman said that while police were executing the search warrant, one suspect jumped from a window of the home and fled on foot. That suspect, identified as Anthony Poole, was captured a short time later; he

was tracked using the sheriff’s office Unmanned Aerial Systems Unit and K-9 Hank.  Hartman said that four suspects were taken into custody on narcotic-related charges: Anthony Poole, 28, of Remington, is charged with possession of methamphetamine, and a third or subsequent offence of distribution of methamphetamine. Robert Logue, 33, of Remington, is charged with possession of heroin and possession of methamphetamine.  Rebecca Bishop, 39, of Remington, is charged with possession of methamphetamine.

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Kenneth Macafee, 29, of Remington, is charged with possession of methamphetamine. Poole is being held without bond; Bishop is being held on a $5,000 secured bond; Logue is being held on a $2,000 secured bond, and Macafee

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is being held on an $1,800 secured bond. Sheriff Bob Mosier “praised the efforts of the Blue Ridge Narcotics and Gang Task Force for their continued efforts to help combat narcotics distribution in Fauquier County.”

Alleged drug buy led to shooting at Walmart 6-hour manhunt leads to four arrests Two adults were injured in a shooting in the Walmart parking lot in Warrenton Tuesday evening, Nov. 5.  Two adults and two juveniles have been charged with multiple crimes in the shooting, according to Sgt. James Hartman of the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office.   The four suspects were taken into custody after a manhunt that lasted for several hours in the Midland-Elk Run area of Fauquier County.  While events unfolded Tuesday evening, news about the shooting and the search was updated several times through the county’s alert system and online. Residents in the vicinity of the search were asked to shelter in place and received updates throughout the evening. Wednesday morning, Hartman issued a press release that revealed new details about the crime and the investigation. He said law enforcement responded to the Home Depot parking lot in Warrenton about 5:15 p.m. Tuesday in response to a report of a shooting. Warrenton police officers and sheriff’s deputies found two victims in a red car on the north side of the Home Depot lot. It was quickly determined that the shooting occurred in the Walmart parking lot nearby, Hartman said.  The initial investigation determined the male and female victim were sitting in a red Scion in the Walmart parking lot when they became involved in a confrontation with another man standing near the vehicle, Hartman said. Further investigation determined that the man near the vehicle had come from Stafford to buy marijuana from the man in the red Scion. A confrontation ensued when the man tried to pay with counterfeit money, according to court records. The man,

who has since been identified as Deonte Tyrone Clayton-Warren, 18, of Stafford, produced a handgun and fired at least one shot into the vehicle. The gunshot struck two passengers. A third passenger was unharmed. The shooter left the parking lot in a small white sedan and the victims drove to the Home Depot parking lot to call 911. They were transported to Fauquier Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Hartman revealed that as the shooting investigation unfolded, law enforcement was notified of a traffic crash at 5:45 p.m. at the intersection of Elk Run Road and Ritchie Road in the Midland area. Witnesses described four men who were seen running from the crash scene. The initial crash investigation determined that a white Acura sedan was traveling on Ritchie Road, disregarded the stop sign at Elk Run Road and was stuck by a Buick traveling south on Elk Run Road, said Hartman. The four men involved in the crash -- and the white Acura they were driving -- matched the description of the suspects at the Walmart shooting, he said. Police initiated a search for the four suspects, who were suspected of being involved in the Walmart shooting, he explained. Law enforcement partners in neighboring jurisdictions helped with the search, which included K-9 teams, the Sheriff’s Office Unmanned Aerial Team, search teams and a helicopter from the Fairfax County Police Department.  The four suspects were seen from the helicopter about 7 p.m., Hartman said. They were laying in the woods south of the crash location.   As law enforcement approached the area, said Hartman, two suspects fled. Law

enforcement took one suspect into custody about 7:15 p.m. and another suspect was located and taken into custody a short time later.  The two remaining suspects were located just after midnight on Elk Run Road, north of the crash scene. The suspects were identified as two adults and two juveniles (under the age of 18).  Hartman said the investigation revealed that Clayton-Warren, 18, of Stafford, allegedly shot the victims in the Walmart parking lot with a gun that allegedly belonged to the other adult, Jordan McKinley Washington, 20, also of Stafford. It is further alleged Clayton-Warren, Washington and the two juveniles traveled from the Stafford/ Fredericksburg area to purchase narcotics, said Hartman. Clayton-Warren, Washington, a 16-year-old boy and a 17-year-old boy, both from Fredericksburg, are charged with four felonies each: two counts of felony malicious wounding; felony shooting into an occupied vehicle; and felony use of a firearm in commission of a felony, first offense.   Hartman said that Clayton-Warren and Washington are being held with no bond at the Fauquier County Adult Detention Center. The two juveniles are being held at a regional juvenile detention center. Hartman said that the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office would like to recognize and thank the citizens in and around the search area for their patience, cooperation and assistance.   Sheriff Bob Mosier also extended gratitude to the Warrenton Police Department, Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, Virginia State Police and the Fairfax County Police Department for the assistance provided during the search for these suspects and for helping to bring this to a safe resolution for all involved.

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Video footage of a police operation in Remington shows officers surrounding the perimeter of a house, and a suspect running from the scene. People show up as bright white in the picture.

Unmanned Aerial System puts eyes in the sky for sheriff’s office The Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office’s Unmanned Aerial System was put to work tracking down suspects in two investigations this week – a manhunt in Midland Tuesday, Oct. 5 after two people were shot in the Walmart parking lot, and the execution of a search warrant Friday, Oct. 8 at a Remington home. In an interview Friday, Sheriff Bob Mosier and staff members displayed an example of what operators see when the UAS is in the air. While UAS experts can set the equipment to see what looks like a Google map aerial image, another view is a black and white image that shows “warm” objects – like people or animals – in bright white. Someone walking or running is clearly visible. Depending on how thick the foliage, the person might be seen under trees or bushes. In video of the Remington operation, a suspect could be clearly seen jumping out a rear window of the house and running away while police were working to secure the perimeter of the home. The UAS was able to follow the fleeing suspect as he fought through a tree line and came out the other side. The footage looks like it could have been taken from a 20-year-old video game but provides important information in real time about the location of a suspect who might have otherwise gotten away. Lt. Sean Healy said that the UAS is often used to locate missing persons, but was invaluable during several recent criminal investigations, including the Walmart shooting and the drug arrests in Remington. The UAS has been used 35 times in the last 18 months.

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Veterans Day speaker sparks controversy at Fauquier High By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

On Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, Fauquier High School students attended an assembly that many of them believed was a Veterans Day recognition. Instead, they heard a speech by Angela Marie “Bay” Buchanan, a conservative political commentator who served as Treasurer of the United States under President Ronald Reagan. She is the sister of conservative political commentator Pat Buchanan. Parents say their children told them that Buchanan touched on conservative talking points, including second amendment rights and abortion, which surprised and disturbed some students. At least one student told her mother she wanted to leave mid-speech but was not permitted to do so. School division public information officer Tara Helkowski responded to questions about the assembly, “Fauquier High School’s Young Americans for Freedom Club sponsored this event. Students from the club had heard the speaker previously and believed their peers would benefit from hearing her also. It was not intended to be a Veterans Day memorial; instead, it focused on leadership development.”

Parents speak out

Amanda, a parent of a Fauquier High student (she requested that her last name not be used, to protect her child’s identity), said her daughter texted her during the assembly. Amanda wrote in an email to Fauquier High School Principal Kraig Kelican, “My daughter called me in tears because she attempted to leave the assembly and was not permitted. [Another girl] … was extremely upset by the discussion topics and was forced to stay and listen to implications that her personal trauma is irrelevant. My daughter called me in anger because she was forced to hear a speaker say that it didn't matter that a teenage girl was raped or abused, she should still be glad to bring the baby of her abuser into the world. “What right or business do the school or Ms. Buchanan have telling my daughter or any other student that their trauma doesn't matter? Is that the message you intend to send to your female students? That their bodies do not matter, and their school does not support a person's right to bodily autonomy?” She added, “I find it deeply disturbing that students, including my daughter, were made a captive audience to the outdated, unsettling rhetoric of Bay Buchanan today. I find it particularly problematic that this propaganda-rich assembly was scheduled for Veteran's Day, a sacred day for many of our community members. Not only do our students deserve better, our veterans in the community deserve better.” Amanda managed to find a positive about the assembly. She wrote to Kelican, “In one assembly today, you and your outrageous guest speaker managed to spark a political interest and passion that we hadn't yet seen in our

daughter. She came home outraged that, in 2019, people in power are still trying to indoctrinate students with these backwards beliefs… Our daughter is motivated to do everything in her power to make sure people like Ms. Buchanan never hold positions of power in this community.” Kelican did not respond to a request for comment. FHS parent Kate Sprague said “Personal politics aside, this assembly was intended to honor veterans per my conversations with Dr. [David] Jeck's  [superintendent of schools] office and with Fauquier High School's office. That message was lost on many students.” She concluded, “Please, in the future, reach out to VFW posts, Hero's Bridge, Serving our Wounded Warriors, and Habitat for Humanity for future Veterans Day assemblies.” Most parents that contacted the Fauquier Times emphasized that they felt a political speaker was inappropriate on Veterans Day. Ethan Morris, who has a junior and a sophomore at FHS, “I don’t care if it was left-wing or right wing, this was not the forum for this. On Veterans Day, let’s focus on respecting the people who fought for our country.” Warrenton resident Jeff Davis wrote: “… The intent [of the assembly] was for Ms. Buchanan to speak about leadership, sacrifice, honor and all the non-partisan things we should contemplate on a day set aside to honor our fellow Americans in the armed forces. What happened instead was Ms. Buchanan spouted off far-right talking points: incriminating feminism, female sexual assault survivors, and went so far as to say a 14-year-old girl who was impregnated via rape should still have the baby. … She also extolled the virtues of Reaganomics. … Teachers, students and parents were all livid. “Parents are saying their kids were not allowed to opt-out, and no one was made aware Ms. Buchanan would be speaking,” said Davis. He continued, “I wasn't there, but I was made aware of this by screenshots students sent to their parents. All of us are members of a Facebook group meant to organize and build community for progressives in Fauquier…. “My kids go to Prince William County schools, but I live in Warrenton. My tax dollars go into Fauquier County schools. I interact with the kids in this community. Our entire community is impacted by the quality of schools and the messages leadership sends the students.” Parent of two students at FHS, Tony Tedeschi wrote on Facebook, “Both of my children thought they were headed to a Veteran's Day assembly at school. Instead, they were subjected to a right wing political diatribe by Bay Buchanan… Both of my children were very upset by her positions on issues like the failures of feminism and immigration, how pregnant women should keep their babies no matter what (even if they were raped)… I would like to hear from the leadership …  that didn't stop it when it became inappropriate.”

A student’s perspective

Amanda Arellano, sports editor of FHS’s student newspaper, the Falconer, provided her take on the event: “The whole student body was required to attend the assembly. We had all originally walked into the gym thinking we’d meet veterans and thank them for their service since it was Veterans Day. “Mrs. Bay Buchanan … stated she was a politician and spoke about leadership, she used her opinion on pro-life as an example of a topic she was very passionate about. This caused students to think she was trying to persuade us into believing her opinion. I personally don’t believe she was trying to convince us of anything.” Arellano added, “If anything, she did say inappropriate comments throughout her speech. At one point she said, ‘I get called racist so many times that I now respond to it.’ This is the main thing that triggered students. After the assembly many students posted about that one specific comment on their social media, specifically Snapchat. “Another thing that she heavily promoted was controversy and debate. She told us that arguing with people and knowing their opposing viewpoint on certain topics would make us a successful leader. This was confusing because the school really promotes teamwork and working with each other, after she said that it went against everything we learned. “Students were mostly against the fact that the school had brought in a

politician to speak to us, some even tweeted about it and a student wrote an essay and had students sign it. I don’t think the assembly was appropriate for the date. It was Veterans Day and we should’ve been honoring our veterans instead of listening to a politician. “The Falconer will be writing a review on the assembly. When asked, School Board member Donna Grove (Cedar Run), said she did not know enough about the situation, and Brian Gorg (Center District) said, “I think the school board needs more information about this event to evaluate if policies of the division were followed. I expect we would have what we need by the next school board meeting.” A letter about the assembly was sent to Fauquier High School families and staff at about 6:15 p.m. Tuesday. It is excerpted here: On behalf of the Fauquier County School Board, the superintendent of schools, and the principal of Fauquier High School we offer the following response to some of the concerns expressed about the recent assembly at Fauquier High School. … the invited speaker, Bay Buchanan, former secretary of the Treasury, made several highly partisan and politically controversial comments to students and staff. Although Ms. Buchanan was requested to speak on the many aspects of leadership and civic responsibility, she chose to go See SPEAKER, page 9

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Culpeper librarian Dee Fleming’s son Joe overdosed on cocaine and fentanyl. Since his death, Fleming has taken up the cause of getting local businesses to include the anti-overdose drug Narcan in their first-aid kits.

Culpeper County set to create drug court DRUG COURT, from page 1 Lawson, director of the county’s Department of Criminal Justice Services, has become an advocate of establishing a drug treatment court. He has been joined by Paul Walther, Culpeper’s commonwealth’s attorney. “I’ve seen drug courts come and go,” he said. “But after Andrew and I talked about it, I came to the conclusion that we had to do something.” Last summer, the Culpeper Board of Supervisors voted to allow them to explore a drug court option, and last month, the Virginia Supreme Court gave them the go-ahead. Drug courts give nonviolent offenders the opportunity to avoid jail by entering into a court-supervised program that includes treatment, but also frequent testing and sanctions if a person doesn’t comply with requirements. Proponents point out that this approach costs less than incarcerating someone, reduces jail overcrowding and provides closely monitored treatment. They also say it lowers recidivism. A national meta-analysis of relevant studies found that recidivism rates were 8 to 14 percent lower for drug court participants than for offenders who didn’t go through a program. But evaluating the true effectiveness of drug courts is complicated, says Lauren Cummings, executive director of the Northern Shenandoah Valley Substance Abuse Coalition. She played a lead role in establishing the Northwestern Regional Adult Treatment Court three years ago. It serves the city of Winchester and Frederick and Clarke counties. “Some people just think someone will go to drug court and they’ll be fixed,” she said. “But it’s not that easy. People in drug court … their normal is not our normal.” A healthy percentage don’t make it all the way through. Of the 61 NRATC participants, 31 are still in the program and another 11 have successfully completed it. But 17 have been sent to jail for failing to

meet sobriety and participation requirements, such as weekly court appearances and meetings with a probation officer. Two more died, one from an overdose. Cummings doesn’t view ejection from the program as a failure. Many drug court participants have never received treatment, she said, and more of those who relapse reach out for help now. There’s no one pathway to recovery, she says, and it’s important to focus on specific accomplishments, such as whether a person has been able to find housing or stay employed or get their kids back from foster care. “For some of our clients, drug court is the first program they have ever successfully completed,” she said, “and therefore celebrating successes is so important.” Completing the program, which includes four phases of supervision and treatment, can take a year or longer. According to Cummings, the average cost per person is $36 a day, compared to $81 a day for someone incarcerated in the Rappahannock Shenandoah Warren Regional Jail in Front Royal. “The reality is we can’t afford not to treat them,” she said. But a drug court in Culpeper County is still probably two years away. Walther said the next step is training at the National Drug Court Institute next year, which will help shape how county officials decide to structure the program. “You can make it very strict. You can design it so people are drugtested every day if you want,” he said. “Or you can design it where you give people more chances.” For Lawson, a key to a drug court’s effectiveness is a clear understanding of the power of addiction. “For someone to just stop using is extremely difficult. People are still going to have issues,” he said. “You have to expect failures to a certain extent. If the attitude is that a person is going to come in and they’re never going to use again, that’s not going to work.”

– Randy Rieland

Within a day, the woman was on her way to a treatment center in Florida. Lambert said she has now been clean for about a year and has recently returned to the area. “It’s one of our favorite success stories,” Lambert said. “There’s no doubt in my mind that if we hadn’t intervened, she would have gone back out and overdosed and died.” It’s a feel-good story, but one that also lays bare a dark corner of the opioid crisis: the stigma of addiction. In this case, it’s reflected in the shame and hopelessness of a woman who sees herself as a social pariah with no expectation of finding help to regain control of her life. But stigma also plays out in community resistance to recovery housing, doctors’ reluctance to take on patients needing substance abuse treatment and the persistence of the notion that helping addicts is indulging them. “There’s definitely still a stigma,” said Judge Melissa Cupp, who handles foster care and custody cases in Fauquier and Rappahannock counties. “People conjure up the image of a drug addict, but that’s often not who it is. If you met them at the library, you would have no idea of what had happened to them.” The perception of substance abuse as a moral failing, rather than a medical issue, remains a stubborn stereotype. Research this year by Pew Charitable Trusts found that 58 percent of those surveyed believed opioid addiction was something people brought on themselves. But the National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that 50 to 60 percent of addiction is due to genetics. In fact, the children of addicts are eight times more likely to develop an addiction. Also, factors like a chaotic home environment or early childhood trauma can play a role. “The idea is so ingrained in our culture that a person makes a choice to become addicted,” said Jim LaGraffe, executive director of Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services. “But the research being done on brain development is showing how far that ‘choice’ someone makes when they’re 20 may have been predetermined by something that happened when they were 3 or 4 years old.” Moreover, the seeds of the opioid epidemic were planted when doctors nationwide began increasing painkiller prescriptions in the ’90s, while pharmaceutical companies underestimated how addictive they are. The companies aggressively marketed opioids even as overdoses and deaths rose dramatically after 1999. Eighty percent of heroin users started on painkillers, according to research at Washington University in St. Louis. Many used opioid medications recreationally, but for some, the first exposure came through drugs prescribed for an injury. “How do you change the stigma? It’s not easy,” LaGraffe said. “We had ‘Just say no’ and the ‘War on drugs.’ It’s been treated as a crim-

“What makes me optimistic is that I know recovery is possible.”

JAN BROWN SpiritWorks

inal, and not a medical issue. And it’s seen as personal failure, not that there may have been a lot of other things that led you to this point.”

‘You grieve alone’

So, addiction is still largely a private struggle; it’s one reason such a small percentage of addicts seek treatment — estimated as low as 10 percent. Getting treatment would require going public and risking the potential consequences of losing a job, being spurned and facing judgment from a doctor. “Stigma is prevalent not only on a personal level from family and friends, but also on a professional level, and that hinders people from seeking treatment because they feel they will be shamed,” said Carol Levine, a researcher for the nonprofit United Hospital Fund, who with Suzanne Brundage co-authored a report titled “The Ripple Effect: The Impact of the Opioid Epidemic on Children and Families.” “What happens is that people internalize it, so it’s not just what others think about you. It’s what you start to think about yourself. Everyone is telling you that this is your fault. “Then there’s the impact on the kids,” she added. “They often don’t want to tell other adults about what’s going on in their family. They’re afraid they’ll be taken away from their parents or separated from their siblings.” The stigma casts a wide shadow, extending beyond users to their families. And it can persist even after the person fighting addiction has died. After Culpeper librarian Dee Fleming’s son Joe overdosed on cocaine and fentanyl, a man whose daughter had died in a car accident stopped by the library to offer condolences. At one point, he said, “Doing drugs is a pretty stupid thing to do. I think this is nature’s way of weeding out the weak ones.” Fleming was stunned. “I read comments like that online all the time,” she said. “But when I heard it to my face, I thought, ‘This is what parents like me hear.’ We don’t get the casseroles brought to your door or the cards. You suffer alone. You grieve alone.”

Harm reduction

Both the use of Narcan and clean-needle exchange programs are components of what are known as “harm reduction.” It’s a public health strategy that acknowledges drug use, but focuses on minimizing its harmful effects. Critics say it implicitly condones substance abuse; they feel more comfortable with treatment based on abstinence. Stigma, not surprisingly, is at the See OPIOID, page 7

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OPIOID, from page 6 heart of that debate, too. Harm-reduction proponents point out that it wasn’t that long ago that government and law enforcement officials generally opposed increasing the availability of Narcan because they objected to the costs -- financial and social — of saving drug users who would likely use opioids again. But as the opioid death rate rose, opposition has waned. In fact, Narcan has become a standard tool carried by many police officers and sheriff’s deputies in Virginia’s Piedmont. REVIVE!, a free training program on proper use of Narcan, is now offered to the public. A similar shift in attitude is occurring with medication-assisted treatment, in which medications that reduce cravings -- along with behavioral therapy -- are used to treat opioid addiction. In a field where the treatment model has long been built around abstinence, MAT has been disparaged as essentially replacing one drug with another. But a 2016 report from the U.S. surgeon general’s office described it as a “highly effective treatment option.” That aligns with the belief that addiction is more a medical than a moral condition. “With opioid use, the brain is bathed in a high level of dopamine and things are not the same anymore,” said Alta DaRoo, a board-certified addiction physician in the SaVida Health office in Culpeper. “That’s very similar to when somebody makes horrible diet choices and they become obese, or they develop hypertension or diabetes. We give them medication because we recognize those as medical conditions. I hope we can convince people in the general public that addiction is a disease process.” Reducing cravings “keeps them alive and allows them to function,” said Ryan Banks, clinical services director of Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services. “I’d like people to understand that we shouldn’t be judging people because they’re staying on Suboxone or methadone if that’s what is going to allow them to be successful in their lives.” One place where MAT is making inroads is in prisons and jails, which have become the front line in the opioid crisis. Research has found that users who have been incarcerated are at their highest risk of suffering a fatal overdose in the weeks after their release. More jails, including the Fauquier County Adult Detention Center, have set up programs where recovering users can be treated with medication, particularly Vivitrol, which is generally prescribed when an inmate is leaving jail because it prevents them from getting high if they use an opioid. Since this summer, recently released inmates in Prince William County have been able to access MAT in a mobile unit that parks near the county health department in Manassas every Wednesday. They’re tested and provided with Suboxone, but also are given help to get into long-term treatment and therapy See OPIOID, page 8

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Moira Satre lost her son to addiction in 2015. She subsequently launched Come as You Are, a nonprofit coalition that has compiled a comprehensive list of resources, treatment options and support groups.

The damage of addiction stigma For all the progress made in raising awareness of the ripple effects of the opioid epidemic, the stigma of addiction remains a hurdle. According to a 2018 Associated Press/NORC (National Opinion Research Center) survey:

73%

58%

would not be too willing or at all willing to allow a person with an opioid addiction to marry into their family

55%

wouldn’t want to work closely on a job with a person with an opioid addiction

wouldn’t want to live next door to a person with an opioid addiction

10 effects of stigma They avoid seeing health professionals, resulting in other mental and physical conditions going untreated

An estimated 90 percent of addicted people do not get treatment

90%

The support of family and friends, key to recovery, is lost

REJECTION

Courts can be more likely to take away custody of children Communities often resist residential housing for recovering addicts

Many doctors remain reluctant to ask patients about opioid use or to accept patients in need of addiction treatment

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“Harm reduction” programs, such as medication-assisted treatment and clean-needle exchanges, run into resistance

Many employers are reluctant to hire them

They often fear losing their jobs if they tell employers they need treatment

A perception that addicts are moral failures heightens their isolation and hopelessness

BY LAURA STANTON AND RANDY RIELAND

Opioid Ripples has been a sixmonth look into Piedmont Virginia’s opioid crisis. Here are key findings in the series: • Overdose deaths are dropping in the Piedmont, but police say it’s due more to the availability of Narcan than a drop in addiction. The epidemic is not over, and even if it were, its effects will be felt for generations. • Research has found that 50 to 60 percent of addiction is due to genetic factors. Children of addicts are eight times more likely to develop a substance addiction. • The Piedmont needs more doctors trained and certified to offer medication-assisted treatment and therapy to addicts. The trend is away from abstinence-based programs because some studies indicate they’re less effective. • The Piedmont desperately needs foster families to take in children of addicted parents. At one point last year, Rappahannock County had only one foster family. • The number of Virginia babies born with neonatal abstinence syndrome -- addicted to opioids —has risen steadily this decade, peaking in 2017. Culpeper, Fauquier and Orange counties had rates well above the state average of eight NAS babies per 1,000 births. The cost to hospitals of caring for NAS babies is three to four times higher than the cost of a normal birth. • The Piedmont has few treatment facilities, limited public transportation and next to no residential options for recovering addicts. In fact, the Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District has only one acute addiction treatment facility and still no “sober houses.” • The number of people between 18 and 30 diagnosed with hepatitis C each year has more than doubled in Virginia since 2011, largely attributable to a spike in heroin use. In recent years, the rate in Culpeper County has been at least three times higher than the state’s. • Some “harm reduction” programs, such as greater access to Narcan, have gained wide acceptance. But others, particularly efforts to set up clean-needle exchange programs, have made little progress. • Prevention needs to begin at early ages, experts say. In a 2017 survey in Culpeper, 12 percent of high school seniors said they had tried pain medications without prescriptions. Some local schools are now teaching coping skills and proper use of medicines beginning with elementary pupils. • Safe disposal of unused opioids is needed. Nationally, 60 percent of those who said they misused opioids didn’t have a prescription; half got the drugs from friends or relatives. The Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office, Culpeper Police Department, Orange Police Department and Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office now allow people to drop off unused drugs anytime. – Randy Rieland

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The stubborn stigma of addiction OPIOID, from page 7 programs. Yet some who have taken advantage of the service admit that they’re wary about doing so. “They feel there’s a stigma with them going into that van,” said Lambert. “They’re afraid police officers and parole officers are going to see them. The staff in the unit has had to work very hard to convince them that the stigma is going away and everyone is on board with this.”

Few yeses to needle exchange

Fleming said she has also become a believer in clean-needle exchange programs, as many pill takers switch to using syringes. “I never thought I’d say that,” she conceded. But then a friend of her son’s stopped by her house. He said he was dating a woman who was an active addict, and she had learned she was positive for hepatitis C. He said he wasn’t injecting drugs, but had contracted hepatitis C from her. “Hearing that story about how it was affecting people who aren’t even using changed my mind,” Fleming said. Clean-needle exchange programs haven’t made much progress in the Piedmont, or in most of the state, for that matter. In 2017, the Virginia General Assembly passed a law permitting cities and counties to set up programs where people could trade in used syringes for clean ones. The impetus was a dramatic spike in new hepatitis C cases, especially among 18 to 30 year olds. The number was two and a half times higher in 2017 than it had been in 2011, a direct result of drug users sharing needles. The shift to needle use is reflected in overdose deaths. Prescription opioids were the leading cause of overdose deaths in Virginia until 2015, when deaths from both heroin and synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl, went ahead, according to state health officials. The state Department of Health authorized needle exchanges in 55 communities where the rise in hepatitis C cases has been particularly alarming, including three in this region — Fauquier, Culpeper and Orange counties. Overall, the rate of hepatitis C in the Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District (Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock) jumped 330 percent for that age group between 2013 and 2017. So far, however, only three communities in the state have functioning needle exchange programs — the city of Richmond, and Wise and Smyth counties in southwest Virginia. Roanoke is about to launch one. The reason for the slow response is that the legislation requires local governments and law enforcement agencies to sign off on opening a needle exchange, and they’ve largely resisted. April Achter, population health coordinator for the Rappahan-

gnant perspective. “The minute it face in providing critical services, touches you, it changes everything,” from mental health care to treatment Satre is a former registered nurse facilities and sober housing to public nock-Rapidan Health District, has whose son, Bobby, died of a heroin transportation. spent months making the case for overdose in 2015 at 31. She subse“What makes me optimistic is needle exchanges to local officials. quently launched Come as You Are, a that I know recovery is possible,” She cited research showing that nonprofit coalition that has compiled a said SpiritWorks Brown. “People are providing clean needles doesn’t in- comprehensive list of resources, treat- getting better and staying well and crease drug use and studies conclud- ment options and support groups. being productive citizens. If we can ing that people who use exchanges When you ask her about stigma, bring the same resources to everyare more likely to eventually seek Satre brings up a Warrenton Town one in a community, everyone can treatment. She shared the estimated Council meeting last year when a have the same results.” cost of treating hepatitis C — about proposal by the McShin Foundation Others point to the promise of a $200,000 per patient — and noted to open a residential sobriety facility new, more open-minded generation that outbreaks are often followed in the central business district was of doctors, nurses, psychologists by an upsurge in HIV cases. Achter discussed. Several recovering ad- and social workers. “These kids are also pointed out dicts and parents ready to tackle this, they’re prepared that exchanges “I’d like people to of adult children to integrate it into primary care, and reduce the risk of understand that we who died of drug they’re not shy about talking about the public’s expo- shouldn’t be judging overdoses spoke stigma and fear in the way that older sure to discarded in support of the generations are,” said Jodi Manz, the people because they’re dirty needles. plan. But oppo- state’s assistant secretary of health She acknowl- staying on Suboxone or nents argued that and human services. edged that it can methadone if that’s what having recoverSmall but meaningful breakbe a hard sell. is going to allow them throughs are occurring. At Fauquier ing addicts in the “When it comes to be successful in their County’s jail, staff members now join neighborhood to programs like would drive down in celebrating inmates’ sobriety milelives.” needle exchange, RYAN BANKS property values. stones. At the Prince William Adult the stigma puts Clinical services director of The plan was re- Detention Center, peer navigators -a higher burden some who themselves were once inRappahannock-Rapidan Community jected. on us to provide Services “The things carcerated there -- now play a pivotal more education,” people said were role in getting inmates into treatment. she said. “We’re looking at it from a really hurtful,” Satre said. “I felt “We didn’t know how the staff was medical perspective. My role is not very bad for the addicts sitting in going to respond to working alongside one of judgment, my role is one of that room, having to listen to what former inmates,” conceded Lambert. protecting the public health.” people thought of them. It brought “I mean, they’ve been told they can’t Achter’s lobbying was unsuccess- tears to my eyes.” have relationships with these people. ful. In August, the Blue Ridge NarIt was at that same meeting that They’re bad people, right? It was a cotics and Gang Task Force, com- former Warrenton mayor Powell difficult culture change. posed of Piedmont law enforcement Duggan spoke publicly for the first “But I’ve found that using peer officers, rejected a needle exchange. time about the death of his son, Dan, navigators is the key. That’s the But several members say the reason who overdosed at 38 in 2015. Dug- missing link in connecting with peois legal, not moral. Under state law, gan remembers it as something of a ple brought in here.” possessing a syringe containing nar- watershed moment because it moBut Lambert doesn’t delude hercotics residue is illegal. self about how much work needs to tivated people to become more en“They’re asking law enforcement gaged in responding to the epidemic. be done, how hard it is to change a to turn their heads because of what “Dan, he didn’t want others to mindset about addiction that’s so they feel is a greater cause,” said know about his addiction,” he said. deeply embedded. Culpeper Police Chief Chris Jen- “He kept it private. I wanted to re“We’ve made great strides. But we kins. “Absolutely, we’re in favor of spect that. That’s why it took until don’t want to be setting people up for reducing hepatitis C and HIV. But that meeting for me to say something. failure,” she said. “We want to be able dirty needles are against the law in But I thought the time had come to to say, ‘Here’s your services. Here’s Virginia. Law enforcement is saying your treatment. Here’s your driver’s see if other people could be helped.” it’s not our role to turn our heads.” license back to help you get a job and Fauquier County Sheriff Bob Mosi- Finding hope support your family.’ Unless we wrap It’s that kind of gesture that that all up, nothing will change. er agreed. “I understand that this is part of the mission of the Department makes those tackling the opioid ep“We’ve taken on a 1,000-piece of Health. But if we observe a violation idemic more hopeful, despite the puzzle. Slowly, we’re putting it toof the law, we need to take appropri- challenges most rural communities gether. ate action. The state legislature needs to be involved. If they can change the law, it wouldn’t put law enforcement in an awkward position.” The project Opioid Ripples is an ongoing series produced jointly by four organi‘It’s hard to hate up close’ zations: two independent, nonprofit civic news organizations, Piedmont Recovery is a slow and tortuous Journalism Foundation and Foothills Forum; and two media companies: process, whether it’s for a person Piedmont Media and Rappahannock Media. The nonprofits provide the climbing the biggest hill of their lives research and reporting; the media companies decide when and what to or a shaken community trying to find publish in their newspapers and on their websites. a way forward. There is no magic Piedmont Journalism Foundation focuses on Fauquier and surrounding remedy, no straight-line cure. And counties. For more information, see piedmontjournalism.org. stigma, a tenacious toxin, lingers. Foothills Forum, founded in 2014, and Piedmont Journalism FoundaBut it matters that many of the tion, founded in 2018, were created to increase in-depth news coverage and public discussion of issues in their communities. victims of addiction are familiar, Foothills Forum focuses on Rappahannock County. For more informarather than faceless stereotypes tion, see www.foothills-forum.org. from a distant, different place. As Community support of the nonprofits makes this and other projects Jan Brown, founder and co-director possible. Funding for this series comes in part from the PATH Foundation, of SpiritWorks in Williamsburg, put which provides grants to improve health and vitality in Fauquier, Rappahit, “It’s hard to hate up close.” annock and Culpeper counties. Moira Satre offered a more poi-

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Gene Cunningham was photographed in November 1962 at his home near Warrenton with his horse, Cap and Gown, which had recently won top honors at the National Horse Show in New York and the Washington International Horse Show.

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Behind the scenes of a police investigation Midland residents were on high alert last Tuesday night as they sheltered in place waiting for police to capture four men involved in a shooting at the Walmart in Warrenton. It was a six-hour manhunt, but citizens paid heed to the cautions that the county alert system sent out. Sheriff Bob Mosier said in an interview Friday that he was grateful that residents were so patient. “One woman called us to say she wanted to bring us hot coffee, but she didn’t want to come out of her house.” It was a tense situation, but training and resources came together the way they were supposed to. During the search, K-9s were utilized – a tracking bloodhound and a patrol dog from the Fauquier’s Sheriff’s Office and four K-9s from the Virginia State Police. The Sheriff’s Office’s Unmanned Aerial Systems Team, search teams and a helicopter from Fairfax County were also involved. Mosier said when off-duty officers heard the alert on the radio, they just automatically went to assist. Deputies “in the civil process department or court security knew we’d need help.” “The search lasted such a long time,” said Mosier, “the helicopter had to refuel.” He added that they were considering bringing in another shift because officers were getting tired and cold. (This seems like a good place for a shout-out to the Bridge Community Church Emergency Services Canteen Unit, which provided food and drinks during the operation.) There’s a lesson for residents in how much is going on behind the scenes during an event like this. From the dispatcher who took the first call, to the officers -- on the ground and with eyes in the sky – to the staff duty officer making decisions, to special services. It was all-handson-deck, from Fauquier as well as

from surrounding jurisdictions -- the Warrenton Police Department, Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, Virginia State Police and the Fairfax County Police Department. Another frequent partner is the Blue Ridge Narcotics and Gang Taskforce. Dozens of people – law enforcement and civilians – were working together. Not every police investigation is so expansive, but even everyday patrols require careful planning, consistent training and lots and lots of coordination.

So, what can you do to help?

Citizens can help our sheriff’s office by registering their home security cameras with the sheriff’s office. The program lets police know where cameras are located in case there is a crime in the area. It does not give police access to your camera but gives them a heads up that there might be video evidence of a crime. Investigators could then ask for permission to access the footage. It allows residents to contribute proactively to community policing. The most important help citizens can offer, though, is to be alert to your surroundings and speak up if you see something wrong. Mosier said, “Please tell people that if they see something suspicious, call us.” He said that after the shooting at Walmart, when the suspects’ car crashed in Midland, a driver called police because he almost hit someone running across the street. “That call helped us to put two and two together.” Sgt. James Hartman chipped in, “Whether you know it or not, you know your neighborhood better than we do. You know every tree, every house. If something feels off, let us know.” Mosier said, “In the end, it’s about people working together.”

75 Years Ago Nov. 16, 1944 A call for books for American merchant seamen was issued this week, and Fauquier County citizens who have books to donate were asked to contact Mrs. Hubert B. Phipps, at Warrenton 57 or Upperville 70-J for the address to which books should be sent. Books may also be brought to the Democrat office to be forwarded. Mrs. Nell P. McMullin has been appointed acting postmaster at The Plains, succeeding Thomas B. Cochran, and will take office at once. Mrs. McMullin has been assistant postmaster at the office since 1931. First Lt. W. W. Sanders Jr., 22-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Sanders of Warrenton, has been awarded the air medal for meritorious achievement in aerial flight, and has been made a flight commander. A graduate of Warrenton High School, he is a pilot with the Swoose Group of heavy bombers stationed in Italy. 50 Years Ago Nov. 13, 1969 Under a high November sky, veterans of American wars met in the Warrenton Cemetery Tuesday to pray for peace. Sgt. Fred A. Hufnagel of the Virginia Army National Guard and a past commander of the American Legion said, “Patriotism is not a function of slogans, speeches, marching feet or the explosion of fireworks… it would be the highest patriotism if we could overcome those barriers of misunderstanding,

distrust and physical difference that separate us from true brotherhood.” The U.S. Administrator of National Banks has approved the application of Marshall National Bank and Trust Co. for a branch in Warrenton. The new bank will be located on the southeast corner of Branch Drive north of U.S. 29/Va. 211. It was moving time this weekend for the 900 students of P. B. Smith Elementary School who had formerly attended classes at Warrenton primary and elementary schools. 25 Years Ago Nov. 16, 1994 County supervisors have agreed in principle to support sewer and water systems for the Catlett, Midland and Calverton areas with a combination of county tax money and proceeds from a 3 cent real estate tax on service district residents. The tax will not be placed on residents of Warrenton and Remington, which already have utilities in place. To the delight of Vint Hill planners, the federal government has revised base closure regulations that had allowed the military to sell bases out from under communities to the highest bidder. The weather was cold, the emotions sometimes ran hot, but when all was said and done, Fauquier High took home a 27-0 victory in the first football meeting between the Falcons and the Liberty Eagles Friday night. Fauquier’s R. P. Sweeney and Liberty’s Mike Hayes were the Times-Democrat’s Players of the Game. –Compiled by John T. Toler

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An opinion on the Sanctuary at Barrel Oak: Bad project, bad road I have lived in Fauquier County for 58 years and have a farm near Delaplane that has been in my family for three generations. My farm is very close to Grove Lane, and I can tell you from personal experience that the last thing we need is another “agritourism” business on this dangerous local road. I was glad that the Fauquier County Planning Commission decided at its October meeting against the “sanctuary” project. The alarming traffic accident information for Grove Lane shared at the meeting confirmed what I, and many others, already know. Grove Lane is dangerous. In less than three years since 2017, there have been 14 accidents involving two fatalities, 12 injuries, and four instances of alcohol use.  This data for the 1.5 mile-stretch of Grove

Lane was pulled directly from the state of Virginia’s accident data base. I believe the two wineries on this road, Barrel Oak and Blue Valley, are a contributing factor to this high number of serious accidents. I travel on this road frequently, and I know the road is heavily traveled, especially when the two wineries are open. This same road would also serve the proposed “sanctuary” project. From press reports, I understand that a total of 22 people spoke at the public hearing. All but two of them, the applicant and one of his employees, spoke against the project. A good number of them, like myself, live near the proposed project and spoke based on personal concerns, not as part of a coordinated effort by the preservation organizations. They spoke about traffic, noise and

Give me that old-time … truth I was recently visiting with a friend, and we were discussing truth; not in the theoretical, but rather as a practical means of assessment in today’s world. Specifically, what do we currently mean by it and how do we ascertain it? For, bluntly put, truth today seems to be more of a commodity than a staple, and it might need some clarification. We are assaulted by wordsmithing provocateurs, who coin new phrases that offer customized interpretations to fit the moment. Their creative inventions include: “Truth isn’t truth,” “My truth isn’t your truth” and “alternative facts.” They are meant to be misleading and represent a departure from traditional thinking. We used to say, “truth is truth” and “you’re not entitled to your own facts.” Now, as the merchants of doubt ply their trade, we seem to waver a bit in our convictions. Misinformation, Photoshop mischief, half-truths, quotes out of context and downright lies rule our times. How is one to stand up against such an unrelenting bombardment? Not too long ago, truth was straightforward and practicable. We knew something was true because it worked, or it was measurable. We knew that the Pythagorean Theorem in geometry was correct, because it worked … every time. We knew that at sea level, water would boil at 100 degrees centigrade, because it always did … every time. They were provable by empirical data. You relied upon these facts. And, facts were … simply facts. You pretty much believed in them as they rarely changed. And it made you feel secure because you had something solid to hold onto. Regrettably, few things in today’s world are so pure and simple. In the absence of objective evidence, we tend to accept cultural norms, authoritative sources and social/religious/political affiliations as a guide. If we are wise, we look at these influences in a questioning and dispassionate manner. We note that many times these influ-

ences conveniently coincide with self-serving agendas. Sometimes people use equivocal language with the intent to deceive, but in most instances they are merely presenting the truth as they see it. They seek to persuade us to their point of view. This is not unusual, as we often develop our beliefs by adopting someone else’s truth. When Supreme Court Justice Stewart described his threshold test for obscenity, he said he might not be able to define it, but, “… I know it, when I see it.” That was his truth. It is not always the same for the rest of us; but probably comes pretty close. In the end, we realize that beyond the scientific there are very few absolutes. And we come to look at truth from a personal vantage point. If we are honest with ourselves, we realize that optics can change due to our learning experiences, personal biases and self-interests. This is normal, as we decide truth based upon whom we are. In 1973 while knee-deep in Watergate, President Nixon infamously said, “I am not a crook.” My mother, who heard this through her paradigm as a devout Catholic, replied in all sincerity, “Poor man, he’s going straight to hell.” Now I don’t know whether or not Nixon went to hell, but I do know that my mother prayed for him. It was her truth. Maybe the quest for truth should start with personal self-awareness and be grounded in beliefs and ideals learned over time from those whose character and honesty we can attest to. Maybe the most reliable measure of veracity in the formation of our beliefs is what our grandparents and parents referred to as old-time common sense? And maybe Samuel Coleridge had it right when he said, “Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.” I share his view and believe that a little more common sense, judiciously applied, can go a long way in making America wise again. DON BACHMANN Marshall

other negative impacts from the existing wineries and how the new project would add to the problems.   I am a strong believer in the county’s comprehensive plan and the recently approved rural lands plan, which stipulates that commercial uses should not be allowed in rural areas, and that tourism-related businesses should not detract from the rural qualities where they are located. Clearly that is already the case with the two wineries on Grove Lane, and

the “sanctuary” project would make matters even worse. I hope the board of supervisors will vote decisively against the Sanctuary at Barrel Oak project when it comes before them. This project does not belong in an area zoned rural/agricultural, and is a threat to public health and safety as the state’s traffic data convincingly points out.

ELISABETH PLASKITT Delaplane

Accountability for Rep. Denver Riggleman, of Virginia’s 5th District. By Douglas Macgregor An elected representative who believes sincerely that his primary duty is to carry out the will of the voters should not be surprised when voters disagree with him when they believe he is in error. These points help to explain why the Republican Committee of Rappahannock County censured Denver Riggleman, representative of Virginia’s 5th District. The final approved censure resolution asserted that “Denver Riggleman has failed to represent the will of the constituents of Rappahannock County and has reneged on the promises and representations he made at the time of his nomination and election.” For the citizens in Virginia’s 5th District, the wide discrepancy between Riggleman’s stated commitments to the people who elected him and the policies he currently supports cannot be tolerated. The first complaint highlighted Riggleman’s votes for massive increases in the number of visas for the admission of foreign workers from the developing world to the United States, actions that reduce job opportunities for U.S. citizens and depress their wages. The second involves Riggleman’s votes to support the war between Saudi Arabia, one of the world’s richest nations, against Yemen, one of the world’s poorest. The war has created a humanitarian crisis of gargantuan dimensions; 10 million people in Yemen confront starvation and disease. Why is Mr. Riggleman acting against the wishes of the voters who elected him? Part of the explanation is Mr. Riggleman’s service on the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, also known as the House Banking Committee. It’s the committee that oversees the entire financial services industry, including the securities, insurance, banking and housing industries. The Financial Services Committee also oversees the work of the Federal Reserve, the Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Predictably, the financial, real estate and insurance industries contribute tens of millions of dollars to members of the Financial Services Committee.

In the November 2018 general election, Denver Riggleman defeated Democratic nominee Leslie Cockburn, receiving 53 percent of the vote to Cockburn's 47 percent. At the time, no one in Virginia’s 5th District expected Mr. Riggleman to crusade against all the “pay-for-play” scams that are far too common inside the Washington D.C. beltway or to end all the nine illegal conflicts currently underway around the world. However, voters did not expect Riggleman to increase the numbers of foreign workers entering the country or to further entangle the American people in another Middle Eastern conflict that is both morally repugnant and destructive to U.S. strategic interests. Americans are sick of conflict overseas. They are tired of committing American soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines to open-ended conflicts in the Middle East, Afghanistan and Africa without any tangible, concrete connection to American national interest. Surely, Mr. Riggleman is acutely aware of this widely held opinion in the 5th District. Working to end support for the Saudi war in Yemen, as well as the ongoing commitment of U.S. Forces in Syria and Afghanistan should be part of the positive work Mr. Riggleman can do to help his constituents in Virginia’s 5th District. To this point, Mr. Riggleman’s story is a familiar narrative of contemporary American politics, an avocation based on the sale and promotion of promising ideas that the electorate will eagerly embrace, only to discover that they’ve been duped yet again. To this point, Mr. Riggleman has found it more rewarding to ignore the pledges he made in 2018. Now it seems there is a challenger who has announced he will run against Mr. Riggleman for the Republican nomination. Is anyone surprised? When elected officials forget their constituents, this is what happens. Retired U.S. Army Col. Douglas Macgregor is a decorated combat veteran, a Ph.D. and the author of five books. His latest is “Margin of Victory" (Naval Institute Press 2016).

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Regional housing market sees largest gain in nearly two years Home prices continue to climb in Fauquier; inventory lags Staff Reports The third quarter Fauquier County Housing Market and Regional Trends Analysis compiled by Greater Piedmont Realtors is in and the news is good. 2019 continues to be a strong year for the Greater Piedmont Region housing market overall. Sales activity in the region surged 18% in the third quarter compared to last year, the strongest sales growth in more than three years. Three out of the four local jurisdictions in the region had more sales transactions than a year ago, which reflects broad market expansion in the region. Home prices are climbing throughout the GPR footprint, a multi-year trend that is largely being driven by continued buyer demand in the local housing markets and the tight inventory of active listings. The median sales price in the region rose by more than $10,000 in the third quarter compared to last year. Indicators in the region’s economy continue to show signs of growth. While job gains have slowed down in recent months, the region continues to add jobs in a variety of sectors led by Health Care and Social Assistance, which is the area’s largest job sector. The unemployment rate in the GPR footprint is very low and continues to trend below the state and national level. Interest rates continue to drop to historically low levels and are projected to remain low or decline even further in the coming months, which should provide good financing options for qualified buyers who are interested in entering the housing market. All of these factors, both the recent housing market trends and regional economic indicators, point to continued moderate growth in the near-term for the GPR housing market.

Key highlights from the housing and economic data this month include:

• The largest increase in sales transactions in more than three years in the GPR region occurred in the third quarter. • The sales growth, coupled with rising home prices throughout the GPR footprint, led to a $56 million increase to the total sold volume this quarter, the largest sold volume influx in more than four years for the area. • After expanding for the past few quarters, the inventory of active listings in Fauquier County dropped 7% in the third quarter compared to last year, a decline of 28 active listings. Greater Piedmont Realtors President Dave Wills remains optimistic that the trend will continue into the new year. “While the local economy and job growth numbers remain favorable, inventory challenges continue to be the central theme impacting the real estate market throughout the Greater Piedmont region,” said Wills. “The number of transactions

saw a double digit increase from the third quarter of 2018 as compared to the third quarter of 2019.  The median sales price saw a more modest increase, while the days on market remained relatively stable,” added Wills remarking that the notable takeaway is the fact that active inventory is down anywhere from 7% to 20% throughout the footprint with a median differential of 12% fewer active listings at the end of the third quarter than one year ago. “Housing demand remains strong as the Greater Piedmont area offers so many attractive features,” said Wills adding, “we’ve seen tremendous growth in the agritourism industries, quality of living surveys, and more flex work opportunities being afforded to an ever-changing work force.  These factors make housing in our region more appealing than it’s ever been.  We anticipate these trends to continue through the duration of 2019 and into 2020.”

Local market snapshot for Fauquier County

Sales: Sales activity continues to grow in Fauquier County compared to last year. There were 345 sales in the third quarter in the county, 56 more sales transactions than a year ago, a

19% surge in sales. This is the largest sales gain for the county in nearly 2 years. Home prices: At $419,000, the third quarter median sales price in Fauquier County is $30,000 higher than it was last year, an 8% gain. This is the largest price gain within the GPR footprint this quarter and the sharpest median price increase for the county since the spring of 2017. The median sales price is the county is now $69,000 higher than it was at this time four years ago. Active listings: After stabilizing and expanding for much of the past year, the supply of active listings in Fauquier County has started to shrink again. There were 386 active listings on the market at the end of the third quarter in the county, 28 fewer active listings than last year, representing a 7% decline. Days on market: At 49 days, the average days on market in Fauquier County is down by two days compared to the third quarter of last year. This metric had been trending up over the past year prior to this modest drop. Greater Piedmont Realtors is a trade association representing about 700 Realtors in Fauquier, Culpeper, Rappahannock, and Madison counties.

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TRAXyl is top winner Staff Reports TRAXyl, a client at the Mason Enterprise Center-Fauquier, recently received the top award of $150,000 at the 2019 MassChallenge Texas Awards Ceremony held in Austin. MassChallenge is a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators. MassChallenge provides startups the access they need to achieve their goals. Seventy-four early-stage startups from around the world were invited to receive expert mentorship, specialized curriculum and a sixmonth complimentary community

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The Hawks’ fall sports season ended recently with a pair of losses in the VISAA Division II state quarterfinals. Their girls tennis team (11-3 record) fell to Norfolk Christian 5-1 and their boys soccer team (12-3-1) lost to Trinity Christian 1-0. But those Highland teams previously won their respective Delaney Athletic Conference regular season championships.

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Liberty earns 1st field hockey state bid since 2002 By Fred Hodge

Special to the Times

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Liberty’s Skyler Hadler scored the winning goal in the Region 4D semifinals.

Few of Liberty’s current field hockey players were born the last time the Eagles advanced to the state field hockey tournament. That 17-year drought ended Nov. 5 when Liberty’s 2019 crew joined the elite club with a 1-0 home victory versus Broad Run in the Region 4D semifinals that guaranteed a Class 4 state berth. Skyler Hadler scored the winning goal late in the second half. “Think my heart stopped,” she said. “I pumped my fist and said, ‘We’re going to states.’” Liberty’s first and only previous trip to the state playoffs came in 2002 under coach Stacy Irvin. That unit won a first-round game and advanced

to the state Group AA semifinals before finishing with a 10-5-1 record. The Eagles’ 2019 team has an 18-1 record after losing in the region championship game Thursday, but by earlier beating Broad Run they won their 18th consecutive game. “That was our best game of the season,” Liberty coach Katie Norman. The atmosphere was different two nights later when the Eagles lost to Heritage, which scored twice in the opening 12 minutes and held on for a 2-1 decision to win the region championship in Bealeton. That ended Liberty’s program-record winning streak. Norman said the Heritage title game felt different than the semifinals, a door-die affair for the combatants because

the loser had its season end. A steady rain fell during the entire fray Thursday, dampening more than the field. “As far as atmosphere, it felt like it was a regular-season game, not the regional championship,” Norman said. “The crowd was kind of dead. We were dead. “There wasn’t as much on the line,” she said. “Tuesday night, we knew we needed to win that game to go to states. … They didn’t want the season to end.” In that game crucial game against Broad Run, Hadler scored the lone goal off a penalty corner on an assist from classmate Gretchen Thomas with 9 minutes, 55 seconds remaining in regulation time. Liberty then withSee EAGLES, page 18

SERIAL BOWL WINNERS Eagles beat Fauquier 42-12 to extend Bird streak to 17 consecutive victories By Jeff Malmgren Times Staff Writer

Justin Lawson was a nine-month-old infant when the Fauquier Falcons won the 2002 Fauquier Times Bird Bowl over Liberty’s football team. So as a 17-year-old Liberty senior on Friday, he wasn’t about to let the Falcons win that esteemed rivalry game for the second time in his lifetime. Lawson blocked a Fauquier punt less than three minutes into the first quarter, and on the very next play the Eagles scored with a 3-yard touchdown run that gave them the lead for good en route to a 42-12 victory on the road in Warrenton. So Liberty has 17 consecutive victories in the Bird Bowl since the Falcons won on Nov. 8, 2002. “It means a lot,” Lawson said of continuing the streak. Even after all these years. “It’s just something special,” Eagles senior Jordan Hicks said. “Just the atmosphere and loving” the rivalry. So Liberty – playoff bound with a 10-0 record – now has a 22-4 record in Bird Bowl history for an overall 28-7 all-time record against Fauquier, including a 14-game winning streak. In 35 overall games, the Eagles have scored more than twice as

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John Kuhler (57), Dylan Bailey (5), Bryan Barnes (89) and Jordan Hicks celebrate with the Bird Bowl trophy Friday in Warrenton.

Liberty carries undefeated record into Region 4C quarterfinals

An undefeated regular season and a state semifinal appearance have never coincided in one football season for the Liberty Eagles. Perhaps 2019 will be the year. Liberty (10-0) needs only three victories in the Region 4C playoffs to advance to the Class 4 state semifinals. But the Eagles have reached that level of the playoffs only four times in history, losing in the state semifinals during 2014, 2011, 2001 and 1998. “We just keep talking about states, states, states,” Liberty senior Justin Lawson said. “It would be great if we go to the state championship and win it all." The Eagles’ previous long undefeated runs ended prior to state thanks to region losses in 2004 (10-1), 2003 (11-1) and 2001 (11-1). So Liberty will try to avoid an early region loss Friday during a quarterfinal game at home against Loudoun County (6-4). The Eagles are effectively the No. 2 seed after winning the Class 4 Northwestern District championship, while the Raiders are effectively No. 8 after winning the Dulles District. “The Dulles District’s going to have some fits,” Fauquier High coach Karl Buckwalter said of facing the Eagles. "They’re going to be a tough out." many points as Fauquier, 1,029-503. The Falcons – whose season ended Friday with 4-6 record – last beat the Eagles in the 2007 season opener before losing the Bird Bowl in the regular season finale, 33-27. In fact, since Liberty High opened in 1994, only one Falcons football coach has won the Bird Bowl with Tom Ferrell last doing so in 2002. Many of Liberty’s players Friday didn’t even

exist when that happened, such as sophomore Austin Jacobs, who began this season at age 14. “The kids don’t even understand the meaning of it,” Eagles coach Travis Buzzo said. But few people can appreciate the Bird Bowl like Buzzo. The 26-year-old first-year head coach has been a part of the rivalry since he served as Liberty’s water boy in 1996. See BOWL, page 17

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Liberty, Fauquier go 2-for-2 in region boys cross country Rodman, Bolles qualify for state as county’s lone runners

“My goal for the state meet is to run a personal record, maybe even breaking 16 minutes.”

By Fred Hodge

Special to the Times

Fauquier County will have two representatives Saturday in the Class 4 cross country state meet at Great Meadow, one making his debut and the other making a third appearance. Liberty’s Sam Rodman and Fauquier’s Brian Bolles each earned a berth Thursday during the Region 4C meet at the Kernstown Battlefield course near Winchester. Rodman placed sixth in a 60-runner field with a time of 16 minutes, 28.7 seconds, while Bolles was ninth at 16:48.7. The top three boys and girls teams qualified for state along with the five highest place-winners not on those teams. The competition for the at-large slots was fierce. “The five kids who moved on all were in the top 10. That’s how competitive it was,” Fauquier coach Quentin Jones said. Rodman had previously won the Class 4 Northwestern District’s individual gold medal Oct. 29, but he knew a regional spot was not guaranteed. “I was sick last year at regionals and did not run a good race, so I was very nervous going in,” Rodman said.

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Liberty’s Sam Rodman ran a 16:28.7 at the Region 4C meet. When he reached the final stretch Thursday, his mental calculations told him he would advance to his first state meet. “I was very relieved,” Rodman said. “I was also surprised to see that I had run a decent time because the course was very hilly and I ran conservatively.” Bolles knew he had to perform better than his district run, which left him in ninth. He had been a member of Fauquier’s 2018 and 2017 state-qualifying boys teams, but he

had to fight for a solo spot Thursday. “I didn’t run a great race at districts, and I knew who my competition was going into the regional meet,” Bolles said. “I didn’t want my senior season to end … That was my big drive throughout the race.” Jones credited assistant coach Mark Scott for crafting the strategy that proved successful. In several races this fall, Bolles had gone out hard at the starting gun, leaving him without a powerful kick later. This race was different. “The keyword was patience,” Bolles said. The plan was to settle in after a solid start before picking off runners one at a time. “He did a wonderful job,” Jones said. “He reeled himself in and did what coach Scott told him to. He had a strong finish.” As expected, Loudoun Valle’s boys destroyed the other teams to win the 16 points, one shy of a perfect score thanks to the top four individual spots. James

Wood (104) and Millbrook (111) finished second and third to also qualify for state. Neither Liberty nor Fauquier were eligible for the team scoring with fewer than five qualified runners. The Fauquier girls placed seventh after finishing fourth in the district race for the league’s final region-qualifying berth. Loudoun Valley also won the girls region championship by a wide margin, 32-74 over James Wood with Millbrook (99) third. Abby Gray was the top Fauquier runner in the 61-girl race. She placed 26th with a time of 20:51.5, while McKenzie Hurley took 30th at 21:14.7. Kiki Wine finished 35th at 21:35.9 and Shelby Rosenberger was 37th (21:39.6). Eva Del Gallo (47th, 22:08.4), Annie Del Gallo (50th, 22:18.6) and Mikhaela Ulewicz (52nd, 22:35.3) were the other entries. So Rodman and Bolles will be Fauquier County’s lone representatives at Class 4 championships. “My goal for the state meet is to run a personal record, maybe even breaking 16 minutes,” Rodman said. “That would be a huge accomplishment and a great way to end the season.” Bolles, a senior, said, “I am excited for the state meet because it will be my last cross country race, and I want to end it well. I’m going to run my race similar to how I did at regionals, and I think it will again go really well for me.”

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Lawson selected as Liberty’s Bird Bowl MVP BOWL, from page 15 Buzzo’s father, Tommy, coached Liberty back then. In fact, the Eagles last finished a regular season undefeated when Tommy Buzzo was head coach, doing so in 2004, 2003 and 2001. Then Travis Buzzo joined Liberty’s football program as a player in 2009. “It’s a lot of history I can talk about,” Buzzo said. “And what it means to the community to continue the streak. ... It’s just Liberty’s tradition.” The Eagles particularly dominated on defense. They amassed nine tackles-for-loss, three sacks and two interceptions to hold Fauquier to only 191 yards of total offense, 73 of which came on one Evan Jackson run late in the fourth quarter with the Eagles delving deeper into their defensive roster. So the Falcons failed to score 15 points for 15th time in the 26-year history of the Bird Bowl. Liberty ensured that by consistently flushing Fauquier quarterback J.T. Diehl out of the pocket with a strong push by defensive linemen Jordan Woodson, Colby Lewis and Wyheem Vessels, as well as linebackers such as Hicks. Diehl finished 5-for-14 with 91 yards and two interceptions. The Eagles also held running back Deandre Chavis – Fauquier’s Bird Bowl MVP – to only 15 yards on 15 carries.

Hicks led the Eagles with three tackles-for-loss, including a sack. Saud Ismael added two tackles-forloss, with one sack each from Keegan Shipe and Freddie Harris. In the secondary, Tre’Von White had two interceptions while Lawson knocked down a pair of passes and had that pivotal blocked punt about 2:15 into the first quarter. He curved around the right end of Fauquier’s punt protection and leaped to knock the ball backward about five yards. “I wasn’t expecting to block it … but I was right there on him,” Lawson said. “I knew I had to get one this year.” The Eagles hadn’t blocked any punts in their previous nine games. “That was huge. It hurts,” Falcons coach Karl Buckwalter said. “The kids were getting excited with what we’re doing, and then we give up a blocked punt and give them the short field.” Six different Liberty players scored touchdowns Friday – Sam Marouse, then White, then Hicks, then Lawson, then Markkel Newman, then Mason Gay. Lawson – Liberty’s Bird Bowl MVP – led the Eagles with 79 yards on four receptions, helping Bailey go 12-for-18 with 217 yards and three touchdowns (one interception). Wyatt Hicks added 72 yards on two catches, Newmann had 75 yards on six carries and Jordan Hicks 33 yards and a touchdown on three catches.

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final 10 minutes to ignite a wild celebration. Broad Run (13-7) entered the semifinals after winning the Dulles District tournament championship as the No. 3 seed. The Spartans defeated No. 2 Dominion and No. 1 Heritage en route to that title after the Pride opened region play Nov. 5 with a 2-0 home win over Kettle Run. So both Heritage and Liberty were scheduled to play Tuesday in the state quarterfinals (after Fauquier Times deadlines). Liberty traveled to Chancellor, the defending Class 4 state champion and this fall’s Region C winner, 4-1, over Eastern View. Heritage hosted Eastern view. In Broad Run’s game against Liberty, the Eagles scored after making a defensive stop. A defender sent a clearing pass to the right flank to Thomas. The speedy wing rushed downfield deep into the Spartans’ territory before veering inwardly and sending a pass into the circle. A Broad Run foul led to the fateful corner. “Any break away we’ve had this year has resulted in something good,” Norman said. On the corner, the ball came to the top of the circle, but a defender knocked it lose and cleared it from the scoring arc. Thomas tracked down the ball and passed it toward the right side of the goal with a one-

to Hadler. “I always hit that back post, and she was there,” Thomas said of the assist. The drive cracked off the back board, evoking emotional responses from both players even though 10 minutes remained in the game. “I had so much confidence in my team,” Hadler said. Broad Run pressured the Liberty defense for the remaining minutes, forcing six penalty corners the final 5:28, four in the last 81 seconds. Liberty had to defend one player short for the final two minutes after drawing a card for rough play. But goalkeeper Keely Crane and company were able to increase the team’s school-record total of shutouts to 11 despite the Spartans’ significant edge in time of possession, a first by the opposition this season, Norman said. “Skill-wise, they had us, but I thought we had very athletic girls out here,” Norman said. “Our girls don’t pick up a stick up until ninth grade, so we try to find girls who are athletic and we can teach the fundamentals.” The Eagles were scheduled to face a very difficult assignment Tuesday at Chancellor (15-4) in the state semifinals. The Chargers have the 2018 Class 4 state Player of the Year and three other first-team all-state players. “I think we are ready to do that; give it our best go,” Norman said. “We have nothing to lose.”

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Music center stage as holidays begin The arts have a way of making holiday time extra special. Musicals, concerts, and even street music enhance festivities and celebrations. November is a great time to recognize and be thankful for community arts. Here are some exciting events to enjoy between now and Thanksgiving Day.

“The Music Man”

Allegro Community School for the Arts is pleased to present six performances of the musical “The Music Man” in November at Fauquier High School auditorium. “This year’s musical will, for the first time in Allegro’s theatrical history, feature a live orchestra,” said director Lachelle Yoder. The audience is certain to enjoy all the pageantry onstage including a marching band, as well as the fast-paced music and lyrics from all-time favorites such as "76 Trombones," "Shipoopi” and the barbershop favorite "Lida Allegro Community School for the Arts presents “The Music Man” for six performances in November at Fauquier High School. PHOTO COURTESY OF HMN PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMS

Rose." Allegro is pleased to be performing on the large stage at Fauquier High School, 705 Waterloo Road, Warrenton. The performance dates and times of “The Music Man” are Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Nov. 17 at 4 p.m.; Nov. 22 and 23 at 7 p.m.; and Nov. 24 at 4 p.m. Ticket prices range from $10 to $15. To purchase tickets in advance, visit www.allegrocsa.org. For more information call 540-349-5088.

“Music on Main”

Due to popular demand, music returns to Main Street on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local musicians will be performing acoustic (non-amplified) music in “street busking” style. Shopping, dining, and running errands in Old Town Warrenton becomes even more fun with the festive music of these talented musicians.

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“Swing into the Holidays” with Silver Tones Swing Band on Nov. 23 at Highland Center for Arts in Warrenton. Vocalists pictured: Larke Pain, Wendy Marie, Amy Hewes, and Gene Bates. “Music on Main” was well-liked by the community this past summer and some of the same musicians will return. Drum & Strum Music Center and Allegro Community School of the Arts contribute to the roster of performing artists. There is always room for additional musicians; those interested in performing should contact Chuck Shepherd in advance at chuck@drumnstrum.com for details.

“Swing into the Holidays”

Get into the holiday spirit with the Silver Tones Swing Band on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m. at the Highland Center for the Arts in Warrenton. Enjoy the music of a 17-piece swing band and five vocalists in this variety show along with a dessert reception at intermission when the audience gets the chance to mingle with the performers.

Singer Wendy Marie enthusiastically describes the concert as a, “show-stopping big band with holiday classics by the Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby, Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald, and a performance by the Holiday Brass during the reception.” In addition to Marie, featured vocalists are Gene Bates and Aaron Talley on solo vocals as well as Larke Pain and Amy Hewes that make up the Silver Belles vocal trio with her. Silver Tones will have you “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” and Santa is certain to make an appearance at this entertaining event for all ages to enjoy. Seating is general admission and tickets are $15 online at www.SilverTonesSwingBand.com or $20 at the door. Tickets are $5 for children 12 and under. Highland Center for the Arts is located at 597 Broadview Ave. in Warrenton. “The Arts Lady” highlights local arts events. Smyers teaches in the Arts Management Program at George Mason University and is co-executive director at Fauquier Community Theatre. Reach her at 800-754-4507 or debra@artsconsultinginternational.com.

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FAITH NOTES Submit your religious news events to asherman@fauquier.com at least a week in advance for publication. Please include address and contact information for your event.

Thursday, Nov. 14

Pumpkin Delight: 9:30 a.m., 91 Main St. Warrenton. All welcome to a “Pumpkin Delight” brunch held in the Fellowship Hall at Warrenton Presbyterian Church. Guest speaker is Carol Dobosy of Stokesdale, North Carolina. Her topic is “First Impressions and False Assumptions.” Featured music is by Dolly Jones, owner/instructor at Dolly Jones Music Studios in Delaplane and Marshall. $10 inclusive. For reservations/free childcare, call Linda at 703-4024385. RSVP by Sunday, Nov. 10.

Saturday, Nov. 16

Breakfast: Amissville United Methodist Men will serve breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m., in the Fellowship Hall of the church, 14760 Lee Highway, Amissville. Donations are accepted and all proceeds are used in service to others. Questions concerning this activity should be directed to Reg at 540-987-9001. Harvest Service: The Mount Nebo Baptist Church (4679 Free Sate

Road, Marshall) Missionary Ministry will be hosting a Harvest Service on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 3 p.m. The Mount Morris Hume Choir and the Peterson family will be the musical guests for the afternoon. For more information, contact 540-222-4408.

Wednesday, Nov. 20

U.S. Army Holiday Concert: Get into the holiday spirit with the U.S. Army Christmas Concert at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, Dec. 7.  This event is sponsored by Warrenton Baptist Church and is open to the community. Make reservations by calling Amy Simpson at the church office, 347-3509, and paying $25 to cover the cost of chartered bus by Nov. 20. The bus will leave the church at 1 p.m. and return at 6 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 23

Coat drive: Donate coats for Warrenton Bible Fellowship's annual "Warmth for the Soul" coat drive. Drop off in the bin on WBF's front porch, 46 Winchester St., or at Chick-fil-A, Warrenton. Coats will be given away to the community on Saturday, Nov. 23, (from 8 a.m. to noon) and any remaining coats will be

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Sunday, Nov. 24

Ongoing…

Celebrating St. Andrew at Christ Church: The community is invited to celebrate Scotland’s patron saint, St. Andrew at Christ Church. After the 10 a.m. service, a bagpiper and drummer will fill the church with music reminiscent of the highlands. The table will be laid with Scottish fare, including haggis, neeps, salmon and shortbread. So put on your kilt and sash and gather at Christ Church for this annual celebration. Christ Church is in Old Town Warrenton at 95 Green St. For more information, call the church at 540-347-7634 or visit www. christchurchofwarrenton.com.

Thursday, Nov. 28

Thanksgiving dinner: The annual Thanksgiving Day feast is set for Thursday, Nov. 28, from noon to 2 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, 6807 Main St., The Plains. Ham and turkey with all the fixings will be served, along with desserts galore. Last year, about 250 folks attended. Church members supply the food. The meal is free but a goodwill offering will be accepted. Volunteers are also sought to help out. Contact Sue

Food pantry: The Beulah Baptist Church Food Pantry, at Beulah Baptist Church, 3124 Beulah Road, Markham, is open the second and fourth Sundays of the month from 1:30 to 3 p.m. For more information, contact the church at 540-364-2626 or Cecelia Williams at 540-364-2428. Warrenton Women’s Prayer Alliance: 9 to 10 a.m., 276 Cleveland St. Warrenton. Join us every second and fourth Wednesday of the month for prayer, fellowship and short devotional at Trinity Lutheran Church. Everyone is welcome. Contact wwpaattic@gmail.com.  Single Moms Support Group meets every second and fourth Tuesday, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., 341 Church St., Warrenton. If you are divorced, in the midst of a divorce or separation, navigating the difficult road of single parenting for the first time or have lived it for years and need support, visit the Single Moms Support Group. Meets at the Warrenton United Methodist Church for understanding, support and connections. Free childcare is provided. All welcome. Contact: 540-347-1367.

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Allegro Community Players presents ‘The Music Man Nov. 16-24 The Warrenton central library (11 Winchester St.) will provide “School-age Sensory Fun” for children ages 7 to 10 with special needs on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 3 to 4 p.m. The program will include structured and adaptive activities. Registration is required and children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Saturday, Nov. 16, at Gloria’s (92 Main St.) will be a night of three rock bands featuring John Schreiner (8 p.m.) along with Into the Willows (9 p.m.) and Chris Cassaday (10 p.m.). Tickets are $15. Advance ticket pur-

Fauquier SPCA offers free cat adoptions in November Here are some events in our area that you might like to attend. One of the most important events for our community is a new class, “Until Help Arrives,” taught by Fauquier County Fire and Rescue on Nov. 17 at 1 p.m. at Fauquier Hospital Conference Center, Sycamore Room B. Fauquier County Fire and Rescue is teaching this free class to the public. “Until Help Arrives” teaches how to recognize violent activities, respond safely, provide immediate rescue tactics to the injured and report to 911. The skills you will learn can be used in many situations in-

Save a life: Marshall Baptist Church hosts blood drive Monday, Nov. 18 So, has everyone gotten all rested up, since we were able to sleep an extra hour each day since Sunday? I sure do like the daylight in the morning, but I’m pretty bummed to come home in the dark at 5:30 p.m. But the good news is that it’s just for a few months and then we spring forward! Our community is saddened to hear the news of the passing of Duane Budd and Brenda Diggs. The community sends its condolences to both families. Congratulations to all of the election winners. Our community is thankful for your service. Got blood? Giving blood is one of the

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Saturday, Nov. 23 (7 p.m.), and Sunday, Nov. 24 (4 p.m.). The popular musical with familiar lyrics will feature a live orchestra accompanying a marching band. The performances will be at Fauquier High School auditorium (705 Waterloo Road). Tickets for adults are $15; Seniors 65+ are $10; children ages 5-10 are $10; and children under 4 are free. To purchase tickets, visit https://www. allegrocsa.org/theatre-performances. For more information, call 540349-5088. One of the biggest shopping events of the holiday season is the Shopping Bazaar at Highland School (597 Broadview Ave.) on Saturday, Nov. 16, and Sunday, Nov. 17. There will be more than 50 merchants and

food trucks on hand. Admission is free each day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s a great way to shop local. Proceeds will go to Highland School, Fauquier Family Shelter and Fauquier Free Clinic. Visit www.facebook. com/HighlandForthe Holidays. On Monday, Nov. 18, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., the new book club, Truth and Tales, will discuss “Run, Don’t Walk: The Curious and Chaotic Life Inside Walter Reed Army Medical Center,” by Adele Levine. The book club meets at Warrenton central Library (11 Winchester St.) and features history, biographies, memoirs and historical fiction selections for discussions.

On Saturday, Nov. 16, Northside 29 Restaurant and Spitony’s Pizza is participating in Community Spirit Day, supporting the Fauquier Family Shelter. Come dine anytime on Nov. 16 and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to help support the Fauquier Family Shelter. For information, call Northside 29 at 540-3473704 or Spitony’s at 540-347-9666. The Francis Fauquier Garden Club is raffling tickets to win holiday decorating for your home or office. This event helps raise money for the club’s scholarship fund. Tickets are available at The Town Duck, Tolson Appliance Center, Rankins Hardware, Marta Dettingen’s Shop, The Open Book and Sherry’s Stuff, or by contacting CC at usmcguy@

comcast.net. The drawing is Nov. 19. Fauquier Community Theatre is hosting a casting call on Friday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 16, at 9:30 a.m. for FCT’s thriller, “Night Must Fall.” For information, call 540-349-8760 or go to www. FCTstage.org. The Fauquier SPCA is offering free cat adoptions until Thanksgiving. They have many nice kitties that need loving forever homes. On Friday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. there is a Rabies and Microchip Clinic. Rabies vaccines are $15; microchips are $25. For information, call 540-788-9000. Please send news for our area so we can help get the word out. Thank you.

or to schedule an appointment. Visit www.redcrossblood.org. The Plains Community League is hosting a painting class once a month for the next three months. No experience or talent necessary. Come, have fun and then leave with your work of art. The first class is Nov. 13. Visit https://creativecrafts.space for more information and registration. It’s not too long before we will be watching the awesome (if I do say so myself) Marshall Christmas Parade. If you haven’t gotten your entry form sent in yet, make sure you do. Email marshallchristmasparade@gmail.com. And don’t forget about Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 7 as well. Starting at 7:30 a.m., you can enjoy a scrumptious breakfast, have a chat with Santa and

then grab your seat on Main Street for the parade. It’s going to be a great day for a parade. Now let’s show some birthday love to: Sarah Henry, Russell Brown and Hazel Sisson on Nov. 13; Patty Ryan, Dakota Santee and Dustin Tapp on Nov. 15; Ashleigh Hitt and Avery Tapp on Nov. 16; Lorene Head on Nov. 17, and Chris Sager and Kenny Embrey on Nov. 19. Happy anniversary to Todd and Becky Embrey, celebrating 29 years on Nov. 17. I hope that everyone has a great week and please remember to always be thankful and grateful and smile at a stranger – you never know what they may be going through and your smile will brighten their day!

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Celebrate dinosaurs at the library Monday, Nov. 18 Belated birthday wishes go out to Barbara Kislowski; she celebrated her special day on Nov. 6. Hope it was wonderful, Barbara! Attention OWLs (Older Wiser Learners): there is a meeting for you at the Bealeton Library tomorrow, Nov. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. You are invited to the Bealeton Depot for coffee, conversation and games. The theme this month is “Remember when.” Owls are asked to share memories of veterans they would like to honor and holiday traditions they celebrate. Cedar Lee Middle School is hosting a Holiday Craft Bazaar this Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Leeds Episcopal Church holds St. Nicholas Day holiday sale Dec. 7 We’re back. South Dakota was cold; temps were in the single digits plus nasty wind and some snow. Comment from residents: “This is January in October.” Our mission to do the Christmas shopping for the children, elders and vets of the Pine Ridge Reservation was accomplished with the help of our friend, Lydia Bear Killer, and her 8-year-old grandson. It was great to visit with old friends and to see the results of some of our past projects. The extreme poverty still exists

Messick’s Farm Market hosts craft fair Nov. 16; Santa visits Nov. 23-24 Get out your winter coats and boots. As I’m writing this, they are calling for bitter cold weather and possibly that “s” word we all love to hear: snow! For me, it’s gotten a little too cold too fast so let’s hope this week will warm up and the forecasters are wrong. Darlene McGee contacted me with some news from her family. Her grandson, Dalton McGee will be celebrating his 15th birthday on Nov. 15. Happy birthday, Dalton!

Remington Fire and Rescue raises money to purchase 100 bikes for Toys for Tots effort Remington Fire & Rescue has met a challenge from Fauquier Lee District Supervisor Chris Butler, to get enough donations to purchase 100 bicycles for this year’s annual Toys for Tots drive. The bikes cost about $70 each and the challenge goal was reached. There will be more information and a presentation at an upcoming Remington Fire & Rescue pancake breakfast in early December. Messick’s annual Farm Market and Crafts Fair will be on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also pictures with Santa will take place on Nov. 23 and 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The location is 6025 Catlett Road, Bealeton.

PAM VAN SCOY GOLDVEIN 540-379-2026 pamvs2000@yahoo.com There will be homemade crafts and lots of vendors including Pineapple Rose Boutique, Scentsy and Mary Kay. Please come out and support your local school. Verdun Adventure Bound is having a Comedy Night on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 8 p.m. It will be held at the Eagle’s Nest Conference Center

ANNE DAVIS MARKHAM HUME ORLEAN 540-364-1828 hlfmhouse@aol.com with many residents in need of fuel and utility assistance. Hot meals are always available at the Elderly Meals Center in Allen; this is for some the only hot food that they have all day. The food was good there and nicely

AMANDA ARMSTRONG WOODWARD CALVERTON CATLETT CASANOVA 540-295-4925 woodwardamanda1@aol.com Doug Martin has returned home to Martin Hill after being hospitalized for several months. We are glad he is home and doing well. Thanks, Darlene, for the news.

in Rixeyville. Tickets are $10. Refreshments will be available for purchase as well as wine from Magnolia Vineyard. Proceeds will support Verdun’s mission. Does your child love dinosaurs? Celebrate “Dinovember” by visiting the library on Monday, Nov. 18. Kids can go on a dinosaur picture hunt by asking for an answer sheet at the librarians’ desk then find the dinosaur pictures. Sounds like fun. The Remington FCE Homemakers Club will be meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 10 a.m. The club meets in the Parish Hall of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Remington. This month, they will be talking about women veterans and thanking them for their service to our country. All local homemakers are invited to

join them; a potluck luncheon will follow the meeting. Bingo lovers, the Liberty High School Boosters is planning a Bingo fundraiser for Nov. 23. The fun begins at 7:30 p.m. and there will be prizes, games, a silent auction and more. The cost is $1 a game and this will be fun for all ages! Get your tickets soon for “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical.” It will be playing at the Fauquier Community Theatre weekends Nov. 29 through Dec. 15. To purchase tickets, visit fctstage.org. I was remiss last week and did not mention Veterans Day. I am so grateful for your service and thank each and every one of you for keeping our country free. Have a lovely week.

prepared. Several of our elders are permanent residents at the Bennett County Nursing Facility. They are looking forward to their holiday gifts. We still have a little more “Santa shopping” for these folks. A huge vote of thanks to everyone who has donated to make this celebration happen. Here at home, our lives are busy with preparations for the upcoming holidays. The Orlean Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department was host to a large number of youngsters who attended the Halloween party and magic show. The rain did not stop them! The annual St. Nicholas Day Sale

at Leeds Episcopal Church will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Here is your chance to purchase all of your holiday gifts from local crafters in one place. This sale has been going on for more than 30 years and we welcome your support. The OVFRD is happy to welcome Terry Gilbert as a new support member. We will be keeping her busy. Birthday wishes to Barbara Kislawaski, Jan Nelson, Rob Moore, Maisie Shaw (who is also on the honor roll at Coleman School), Masashi Takahashi, Emma Lowden and Frances Anderson. Have fun and enjoy. Keep the news coming.

The Catlett History Committee has been busy making plans for its holiday event scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14. We would like to honor our local veterans living in the area. If you are a veteran or know a local veteran, please contact Clarence Tompkins at 703-754-4752. The club is also planning to have a gingerbread house contest. Bring your completed gingerbread house for judging. The gingerbread house should measure approximately 12 inches by 12 inches. If you would like to register to enter the contest, please contact me. My information is listed above. Pre-registration is

not required but will help with planning. Messick’s Farm Market will be hosting a craft show on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The following weekend, Nov. 23 and 24, they will be offering pictures with Santa from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Messick’s is located at 6025 Catlett Road, Bealeton. Let me know what is happening in your area. I look forward to hearing from you. Please be sure to share your holiday church services, fundraiser events and other holiday plans. Have a wonderful week!

Visit Fauquier.com JOE KORPSAK REMINGTON BEALETON OPAL 540-497-1413 joe.korpsak@yahoo.com Be sure to get in shape and mark your calendar for the annual Remington 5K Turkey Trot on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to noon. The run begins at M.M. Pierce Elementary School (12074 James Madison St., Remington). Prizes will be turkeys, pumpkin pies and poinsettias. On-site registration is $30 and begins at 8:45 a.m. Call 540422-8874 for added information.

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Leapfrog gives Fauquier Hospital “A” for patient safety Staff Reports

marks. Readmissions refers to patients who return to the hospital Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton within 30 days of being discharged, has earned an “A” safety rating from even if their return trip is for a difThe Leapfrog group, an organization ferent medical issue. that assigns safety grades twice a COO Donna Staton said that reyear to hospitals around the country. admissions is a difficult data point In its previous two evaluations, to improve, so the better scores were Fauquier Health earned a “B” rating.  particularly gratifying. Fauquier Hospital CEO Chad Virginia is ranked third overall Melton said that the Leapfrog re- in the nation based on the Fall 2019 quirements are rigorous and data Hospital Safety Grade Scores from driven. the Leapfrog Group. He pointed out that site infections “Virginia hospitals and health have improved 16 percent and read- systems are committed to the work missions for this most recent data of making the Commonwealth the collection period exceeded bench- healthiest state in the nation,” said

Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association President and CEO Sean T. Connaughton in a news release. “Many steps have been taken as part of the ongoing efforts to achieve this goal. That includes hospitals’ financial investment in covering state costs associated with Medicaid expansion, a growing focus on addressing population health and the social factors that impact community wellness, and a continuing emphasis on enhancing health care quality, safety, service, value and experience. The latest Leapfrog scores, as well as other accolades earned by Virginia hospitals, demonstrate that

work is having a positive impact in the commonwealth.” Other area hospitals receiving an A rating in this round of evaluations include Novant Health facilities in Haymarket and Prince William, the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, and Inova hospitals in Alexandria, Fair Oaks, Fairfax, Loudoun and Mount Vernon. Detailed information about infection rates, surgery complications, practices in place to prevent errors and safety problems, as well data about doctors, nurses and hospital staff can be found at https://www. hospitalsafetygrade.org/.

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PROPERTY TRANSFERS

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These property transfers, filed October 31-November 6, 2019 were provided by the Clerk of the Court in 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: $1,300,000 in Center District

Cedar Run District Argent Development LLC to Daniel Allen Barrett, 3 acres at 7699 Kennedy Road, Nokesville. $449,900 FFC Properties LLC to Donald J. Kiefer, 5.786 acres at 4165 Christopher Way, Nokesville. $560,000 James R. Vansplunder to Michael W. Beach, 1.5 acres at 12562 Bristersburg Road, Midland. $425,000 Kenneth C. Malamphy to Stuart R. Seal, 5.0722 acres at 126776 Marsh Road. $399,900 Windy Oak Investments LLC to James Frank, 8.0128 acres at 12721 Bristersburg Road nr. Midland. $460,000

Jason M. Pabon Tancara to Robert Stanley, 11381 Falling Creek Drive, Bealeton. $420,000

Anthony J. Tedeschi to Matthew Shoaf, 810 Rayquick Court, Warrenton. $469,900

Howard D. Pond to James D. Morris, 11235 Torrie Way, Bealeton. $140,500

David P. Maida to Craig L. Andrews, 165 Lapis Court, Warrenton. $350,000

Nicholas A. Hanzivasilis to Aaron Brown, 11238 Torrie Way, Bealeton. $145,000

Renee A. Davis to Jessica Joan Asaro, 13 Kingsbridge Court, Warrenton. $235,000

Eva Morgan to Juanita Cunningham, 2 acres at 13184 South River Road, Sumerduck. $410,000

Stewart Vernon Nell to David Edwin Daubert, 727 Arbor Court, Warrenton. $306,000

Brian S. Murphy to Marlenis Rubio, 0.9200 acre at 10742 James Madison Hwy., Bealeton. $287,000

Laurice Maher to Ida Michelle Hackett, 110 Dorset Lane, Warrenton. $309,000

Carter David Layne to Courtney Romesberg, 6899 Maplewood Drive, Bealeton. $310,000

Mara Desmedt to Shaun Richard McNamara, 5099 Rock Springs Road nr. Warrenton. $389,000

Center District

Scott District

Eva C. Harris to Fauquier Habitat for Humanity, 84-86-88 Haiti Street; 130-132-134 Haiti Street; 0.2133 acre at 97 Horner Street; 107 Haiti Street; 0.0883 acre on Haiti Street; 0.0883 acre on Haiti Street. $778,600

Danny MacArthur Loftin Tr. to Christopher Kirk Perkins, 1.9333 acres at 6405 View Court, Broad Run. $490,000

Lee District

Darin A. Anderson to Steven D. Ainsworth, 160 Ruby Court, Warrenton. $364,000

Richard R. Tolbert to James S. Walsh Tr., 5952 Whippoorwill Drive nr. Warrenton. $530,000

Joshua C. Bott to Oscar Donis Munoza, 0.2773 acre at 12250 Short Street, Remington. $251,250

Teresa A. Bowles to 7 Main Street LLC, 3393 sq. ft. at 7 Main Street, Warrenton. $1,300,000

Jesus Tellado-Nieves to Jason Charles Foote, 10.9620 acres at 4435 Redturn Lane nr.

Rockwood Homes Inc. to Justin M. Peery, 6.8104 acres at 7273 Rockwood Road nr. Midland. $574,921 Benjamin M. Houser to Laurice Maher, 1.5734 acres at 8770 Low Pond Court. $400,000

Carl J. Rafter to Christopher Chow, 7225 John Marshall Hwy., The Plains. $339,500

Warrenton. $625,000 Jason C. Foote to Erik Kersteter, 3129 Lake Wesley Court nr. Warrenton. $540,000 Richard K. Wingo to John M. Kasel Tr., 4490 Corral Road nr. Warrenton. $605,000 Marshall District Imperial Holdings of Virginia LLC to Chase R. Ryan, 7463 Silver Cup Drive, Warrenton. $552,500 Conrad Holtstag to Lorens Omar Gregorio, 0.8194 acre at 9031 Turnbull Road, Warrenton. $192,000 John W. Lindquist Tr. to Alexandra Woodson, 1.1082 acres at 9276 Tournament Drive, nr Warrenton. $535,000 Mitchell Berliner to Caroline W. HarrellCramer, 25 acres at 770 Putnam’s Mill Road, nr. Orlean/Hume. $190,000 Robert Carl Thomson Tr. to Anthony J. Tedeschi, 7.3190 acres at 9147 Hyde Lane nr. Warrenton. $677,750 Carole Edwards to Jessica Rose Thomas, 1.3990 acres at 7019 Woodley Heights Drive nr. Warrenton. $310,000

OBITUARIES

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OBITUARIES Klaus Dieter Neumann Klaus Dieter Neumann, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at the Capital Caring Adler Center in Aldie, VA. He was born on April 3, 1930 in Germany to the late Kurt Neumann and Wally Orfert. Klaus began working at IBM in 1961 at the Federal Systems Division in Gaithersburg, MD. He was transferred to Manassas, VA in 1972 and managed the Calibration Lab until his retirement in 1991. He is survived by his beloved wife, Gisela Naumann. Family and friends will gather for a time of visitation on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 from 11:00AM until 1:00PM at Pierce Funeral Home & Cremation Services located at 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA.

Angela Tarese Grasso-Beckman Angela Tarese Grasso-Beckman, 49, of North Myrtle Beach, SC (originally from Northern Virginia) passed away on Tuesday, October 01, 2019 at her residence. She was born February 10, 1970 in Washington, DC daughter of the late Anthony T. Grasso Jr. and Sue Horton Grasso. Survivors include her loving husband of twenty-one years, Thomas Beckman of North Myrtle Beach; her brother, Dean Grasso of Fairfax, Virginia and her beloved cat, Sam. Angela enjoyed being on the beach and watching the pelicans fly by from her balcony. The funeral will be Saturday Nov. 16,2019 4-7 PM, Bethel Lutheran Church - Meeting Hall. 8712 Plantation Ln, Manassas, VA 20110 Dress is casual - No formal attire please

Josephine M. Settle Josephine May (Somers) Settle, 99, of Culpeper, VA passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019. Josephine, aka Josie, was born in Catalpa, VA on March 28, 1920. Josephine May Somers married Ashton Keith Barron of Warrenton, in Brandy Station, Culpeper County on April 8, 1939. As newlyweds, they settled on View Tree Mountain outside of Warrenton, where Josie quickly became a farmer’s housewife, and eventually gave birth to two sons, Douglas Keith Barron and Bobby Ashton Barron. Josie and Ashton were married for 36 years until Ashton’s death in 1975. Ten years later, Josephine married Carlton Smith Settle, a retired WWII veteran, and they resettled in Culpeper. Carlton passed away on January 1, 2009. Josie was a devoted wife and mother with a zest for life- she was always happy and full of smiles and laughter. As the youngest of her siblings, Josie loved talking about her ancestors from the Valley (Shenandoah) and about cooking, which seemed to be the tie that bound her large immediate family for over a century. During her later life, Josie loved working puzzles, and most of all she loved her coffee. Josephine was preceded in death by her parents, Dorsey Somers and Sallie Miller of Page County, VA, as well as all nine of her brothers and sisters, Cletus Homer Somers (Frances Tutwiler), Lena Elsie (Alfred Welsh), Jollie Elizabeth (Bowers), Jessie Susie (John Grimsley), Hester, John Tucker, Rena (Carlton Settle), Evangeline (Clifford Tutwiler), and Pearly, who died at childbirth. Surviving family members include both sons, Douglas Keith Barron and wife Linda M. Barron of Culpeper, and Bobby Ashton Barron and husband, Frederick E. Blanton, Jr. of Staunton; granddaughter, Erika Soule and husband, Chris Soule of Strasburg; great granddaughter, Ava Soule; and great grandson, Christian Soule. Josie is also survived by Carlton’s stepdaughter, Mozelia Carrol; and step grandchildren, Perry Jones, Brenda Brown and Marenda Kay Johnson. A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 15, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Hillcrest Memory Gardens, 4160 Rixeyville Rd., Jeffersonton, VA. Our family’s gratitude goes to the staff at Culpeper Hospital and Culpeper Health and Rehabilitation Center, who were all very supportive in keeping Josephine comfortable in her final weeks. An online guestbook and tribute wall are available at www. foundandsons.com Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is serving the family.

John Joseph McGahan John Joseph McGahan, Jr., age 31, passed away on October 31, 2019 in Bealeton, VA. He was a highly skilled carpenter and electrician and will be sorely missed by family and friends. He is survived by his daughter, Jordan Elizabeth McGahan; parents John J. McGahan (Anne) of Remington, VA and Sandra Lynn McGahan (Marton) of Bealeton, VA, Three brothers, James Cobb (sons Michael and Chance) of Warrenton, Timothy McGahan of Bealeton, Garrett McGahan (Son Julian) of Bealeton, VA and uncles, aunts, and cousins. A Memorial Service is planned for Saturday, November 16th, 4-6pm at Bethel United Methodist Church, Warrenton, VA. Arrangements by Moser Funeral Home 233 Broadview Ave. Warrenton, VA 20186, 540-347-3431. Online condolences can be made at: moserfuneralhome.com Margie Lee Key (Beavers) of Haymarket, VA, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019 following a decline in health over the past year. Margie was a kind hearted, giving person who was loved and adored by all who were fortunate enough to know her. Margie was born at home on October 29, 1944, near Occoquan, VA to Madeline F. and Joseph A. Beavers. She attended Osbourn City High School in Manassas, VA and grew up in the Lake Jackson/Independent Hill area. While working at the Park Shops Drive Up in Yorkshire, she met her husband, George E. Key. Together they enjoyed a life rich with family, friends, and more people we could never count. The saying “They never met a stranger” describes them perfectly. Margie was preceded in death by her husband George, daughters Patricia L. Beavers Blackwell and Pamela A. Key Townsend. Her parents, brothers George F., Julian R. and Joseph M. Beavers, and sister Sylvia M. Knight also predeceased her. She has been reunited with missed family and we are comforted knowing she is with them again. Margie is survived by her children and their spouses, Tyrone W. Key (Pam), Travis W. Key (Tracy), Audrey J. Ratcliff (Timmy) and Tammy L Adgate (Mike). She leaves 15 Grandchildren, and 9 Great Grandchildren, all of who will miss their “Mamaw” and the best pancakes this side of heaven, hot off the cast iron griddle. Her sister Senie D. Thompson, and brother Edwin L. Beavers, also  for many years. Margie loved having her home busy with family, friends, neighbors and more. It was open to anyone who needed a place to stay. She was an excellent cook, and passed down her recipes for future generations. Nothing is written down though! Comfort foods were her specialty. If you went hungry “it was your own fault”. Margie prepared many pots of chicken & dumplings, platters of fried chicken, fried green tomatoes, sausage gravy  the Washington Redskins, and Bingo. The only thing she ever disliked was oatmeal and dried beans. Though our hearts are broken, she has left us with a lifetime of memories. Rest well Mom, we got this from here. Arrangements were handled by Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas VA 20110. A viewing was held on Friday November 8, 2019. Services were Saturday November 9, 2019, with burial at Stonewall Memory Gardens in Manassas, VA.   which is used for those in need of food, utility expenses, rent funds and other unmet needs in the local community. We would like to thank Heartland Hospice, Colleen and Christine, for their  from Heartland Hospice, as well as Shirley Ratcliff, and Cindy Ratcliff for their exceptional care of our Mom this past year.

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OBITUARIES Duane Daniel Budd Duane passed away on November 3, 2019 after a battle of cancer. Duane was born to the late Walter and Jo Ann Budd on February 20, 1960. Duane leaves to cherish his memory three brother Ricky Budd (Liz), Eric Budd, Dale Budd (Rita), three nieces and 8 nephews, and several Aunt and cousins. He also leaves to cherish his fur babies Earl and Socks whom he loved dearly. Duane was a former employee of Fairfax County Government and was working at Prince William County Government until the time of his illness. Funeral services will be November 16, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Royston Funeral home in Marshall VA.

Clara Jeanette Owens Clara Jeanette Owens of Delaplane, VA died November 9, 2019. Born in Michigan on November 27, 1941, she was the daughter of the late William and Charlotte Landrum. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, William Franklin Owens, Jr. She is survived by her daughter Carol Ahmad; sons William Owens, III; Charles Owens and seven grandchildren, one great grandchild. Funeral services will be on Friday, November 15, 2019, 1:00 p.m. at Leeds Cemetery, Hume, Virginia. Please visit www.roystonfh.com to express online condolences to the family. Arrangements by Royston Funeral Home.

Ethel S�over V�n N�ss 1895 - 1919

Ethel Stover Van Ness left this life 100 years ago on November 23, 1919. She was born at Broad Run, VA, in 1895. She was raised at her family home at Little Georgetown; the home still stands today, near the site of the Stover Mill. She was one of the youngest members of the large Stover family. She grew up and went off to war as a civilian administrative worker in Washington, D.C., due to the increase of business activity caused by the First World War. There she met her husband, Harper Elliott Van Ness, a U.S. Army Sergeant from Missouri. They were married in Washington on October 14, 1918. Sgt. Van Ness was reassigned to Kansas at the conclusion of the war. They moved to Kansas, and their son H.E. Van Ness Jr. was born on July 2, 1919. As the couple and newborn son seemed about to begin life as a family, tragedy struck. Ethel became ill four months after the birth of their child. In ten swift days she was gone at the age of 24. She lies buried in the hometown of her husband, Mexico, Missouri. Her son would grow up to have a successful career in the U.S Navy. He married Sue Anderson and they raised their own family. Two of Ethel’s grandsons live in the Piedmont today. She is not forgotten by her descendants. We wish we could have known her. Her photographs and comments of those who knew her make us believe she was an engaging and kind person. She gave us life and her memory lives on with us. May she rest in peace.

Sharon Lindsay Fleetwood Sharon Lindsay Fleetwood died on November 4, 2019. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on April 30, 1947 to her parents Katherine and Stephen Watchek. Sharon is survived by her husband Donald; her sister and brother-inlaw, Janet and Frank Karasinski; her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Demetri Ballas; her son and daughter-in-law Alan and Erin Fleetwood; and three grandchildren: Alexander, Nathan, and Lindsay. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to Capital Caring’s Adler Center in Aldie, VA

Brenda Ann Diggs

DEATH AWAY FROM HOME Death can seem even more overwhelming when it happens away from home. Once the local authorities have been notified, those traveling with the deceased are urged to stay with the body in order to help the local police department and medical examiner’s office. It is also extremely helpful to place a call to the funeral director at home, who can coordinate with a funeral director in the travelers’ locale to arrange to cremate or embalm and transport the body back home. If a person has died without family or a traveling companion present, survivors should not fly out to the place of death. Instead, the hometown funeral director should be designated as point person, who can make the necessary arrangements. When funeral arrangements must unexpectedly be made away from home, MOSER FUNERAL HOME will assist you in any way that we can. If a family member dies while traveling outside the United States, the U.S. embassy will come to your assistance. Call us immediately when a death occurs abroad. We are well versed in the procedures for returning the deceased to the United States. To learn more about our funeral services, please call (540) 347-3431. Please stop by our tastefully appointed facility at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, and be sure to ask about our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY, located just outside of Warrenton. “Death often weights heavier on us by its weight on others and pains us by their pain almost as much by our own, and sometimes even more.” Montaigne

Brenda Ann Diggs, 58, of Winchester, Virginia, passed November 5, 2019. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2019, 11 am, at Beulah Baptist Church, 3124 Beulah Road, Markham, Virginia, 22643. Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com

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In execution of a Deed of Trust dated May 6, 2005, recorded in the Clerk’s Office, Circuit Court, Fauquier County, in Deed Book 1155, at page number 1820, the undersigned will offer for sale at public auction the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, being known and designated as: ALL THAT certain lot or parcel of land containing 11.2296 acres, more or less, situate near Waterloo, Marshall Magisterial District, formerly Center Magisterial District, Fauquier County, Virginia, described as Lot 8, by Plat of James G. Butler, Jr., C.L.S., dated July 15, 1972, and recorded in Deed Book 287 at page 47 among the land records of Fauquier County, Virginia. Sale shall take place on November 19, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at the front entrance of the Circuit Court building, Fauquier County, Virginia. Sale shall be subject to all matters of record lawfully affecting the title to the property. The property will be sold “as is” without any guaranty or representation as to condition or title and will be subject to such other terms and conditions as may be announced at the sale. The successful bidder may be required to deposit 10% of the sale price in cash or by cashiers or certified check at the time his bid is accepted. Settlement in full shall take place within 10 days of sale and shall be in cash or by cashiers or certified check. M. RICHARD EPPS, P.C., Substitute Trustee FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: M. Richard Epps, P.C., Substitute Trustee 605 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 100 Virginia Beach, VA 23452 757-498-9600

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Public Notices V I R G I N I A: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FAUQUIER COUNTY Trustees of Walnut Grove Baptist ChurchPlaintiff, v. CIVIL NO. CL19-469 Henry Baker Heirs Patricia Allen, William S. Lawson Jr., MaryAnn Lawson, Carlos Lawson, Edward Lawson, Addresses Unknown All heirs, devisees and successors of Henry Baker, his children Nelson Baker, William Henry Baker, Sarah Baker Chichester, and Mary V. Baker; Sarah Baker Marshall and children; Mary Madeline Marshall and children; and any and all persons who might have an inerest in 10 1/2 acres deeded to Henry Baker now titled in Plaintiff: PIN#6992-88-8892-000 and PIN#6992-898311-000, 8909 Meetze Road, Warrenton, Virginia who are all made parties hereto as Parties Unknown Defendants. ORDER OF PUBLICATION The objects of this cause are to quiet title to the property in Walnut Grove Baptist Church; to partition the property by allotment to Walnut Grove Baptist Church as to any outstanding interests, resolving all questions of law, and terminating the interests of all others; and for such other and further relief as this cause in equity may require. It is therefore, ORDERED that this Order be published once a week for four successive weeks in the Fauquier Times and that the above-named persons and those made defendants by the general description of “Parties Unknown”, appear on or before the 23rd day of December, 2019, in the Clerk´s Office of this Court and do what is necessary to protect their interests herein. ENTERED this 28th day of October, 2019 Jeffrey W. Parker, Judge I ASK FOR THIS: Robert deT. Lawrence, IV VSB#03779 Hanna L. Rodriguez VSB#48719 Walker Jones, P.C. 31 Winchester Street Warrenton, VA 20186-2896 540-347-9223 Counsel for Plaintiff

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NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES PUBLIC HEARING The Library Board will hold a public hearing on November 19, 2019 at 4:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at 11 Winchester Street, Warrenton, Virginia, on the following: 1. Increase ILL postage fee to $3 2. Increase lost/damaged DVD/CD case fee to $3 3. Increase lost/damaged (DVD/CD w/book well) case fee to $15 4. Decrease microfilm per copy fee to $.15 5. Decrease lost/damaged DVD/CD (multiple DVDs/CDs) case fee to $5 6. Decrease replacement fee for Box of Books book to $1 7. Decrease replacement fee for Box of Books to $50 8. Decrease security deposit fee at Bealeton Depot to $75 9. Increase Business/Individual rental fee for John Barton Payne Hall to $300 Copies of the proposed changes available at the Warrenton library, 11 Winchester Street; the Bealeton library, 10877 Willow Drive North; or the John Marshall Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall, during normal library hours. Interested parties are requested to be present at the public hearing or send written comments prior to November 15, 2019, to the Library Director’s office.

PUBLIC NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 21, 2019 The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a work session beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 21, 2019 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia. The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 21, 2019 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia. There will be no public hearing items. 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 Fran Williams, Administrative Manager, at (540) 422-8210.

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Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | November 13, 2019

GAINESVILLE 8078 Crescent Park Drive #205 | 703.753.7910

WARRENTON 85 Garrett Street | 540.349.1221

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FOR SALE

Gainesville | $314,900

Pristine updated and convenient Madison Crescent Condo in the heart of Gainesville, Open floor plan features 3 BR, 2.5 BA with large eat-in-kitchen island, crown molding, many upgrades, bigger HVAC upgrade 5 years old, fully finished garage, deck off main level, pool, tot lot. *Seller to pay first quarter condo fees!

Call Cathy Kane | 703.868.1976

FOR SALE

Culpeper | $315,000 Catlett | $699,900 Warrenton | $365,000 Almost New Colonial in sought after NEW CONSTRUCTION! 6 BR, 4.5 BA cape cod with Colonial home on a 1 acre lot with 3 BR, 2.5 BA Homeplace/Pelhams Reach! 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 3 levels 3 car garage, wood floors, wood burning with over 3000 finished sf. Bright and Airy Sunroom On private cul de sac just minutes from 29 for a fireplace, granite, huge front deck, 5 acres, 4 easy commute. Great house, great price! off Kitchen, Large Master w/huge walk in closet. stall barn and fencing Call Alex Wood | 540.222.7700 MUST SEE! OPEN HOUSE NOVEMBER 17TH 1-3PM Call Tammy Roop | 540.270.9409 Call Alex Wood | 540.222.7700

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Amissville | $280,000 Just 15 minutes from Warrenton, 2+ private acres, 3BR, 2 BA, wood floors, granite countertops, stainless appliances, 24x24 garage, deck, and circular driveway Call Tammy Roop | 540.270.9409

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Remington | $250,000 Charming 3BR, 1BA home. With new roof, HVAC, siding, and water heater. Wonderful screened in porch. Call Tammy Roop | 540.270.9409

FOR SALE

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Midland | $349,900 Brick rambler on over 3 acres, 4 BR, 3 BA has hardwood floors under carpet, COMCAST, 4th BR possible in basement, Up to 4 lot possibility! Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659

Luray | $229,900 New Construction, Custom built Colonial, 3 BR, 2.5 BA Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659

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JUST FORLISTED SALE

Linden | $75,000-$85,000 Bealeton | $349,900 (2) Beautiful wooded lots in Fauquier Co. Spacious rambler on 2.4 acres, 4BR, 3BA, above (1) 4.27 ac (1) 8.84 ac, Approved for 4 BR ground pool, and large rec room conventional septic system, wineries and 6 miles Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659 to I-66, Build your dream home here! Call Tammy Roop | 540.270.9409

UNDER CONTRACT

Centreville | $1,435,500 Gorgeous colonial home with 8BR, 5.5 BA, heated pool and hottub. Plenty of room for guests and completely renovated gourmet kitchen!Â Call Alex Wood | 540.222.7700

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Considering a Career in Real Estate? Call Herb Lisjak, Principal Broker | 703.753.7910