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Haymarket commuter bus begins Dec. 17 By James Ivancic Times Staff Writer
Commuters who live in western Prince William and Fauquier counties can leave the driving to someone else come Dec. 17 when a new bus begins round-trip service from Haymarket to Arlington.
The Monday-through Friday service is meant to give workers an alternative to traveling by car. It’s the first commuter bus service from Haymarket. OmniRide – part of the Potomac Rappahannock Transportation Commission – runs commuter bus routes from the Cushing Road commuter lot, outside Gainesville, and from Linton Hall Road. But the service has never before
The “OmniRide Haymarket Express” will make four trips in the morning and four return trips in the afternoon and early evening. It will run along Interstate 66 between Haymarket and the Rosslyn Metro station. The trips will originate from the new park-and-ride lot on the northeast See COMMUTER, Page 4 corner of U.S. 15 and I-66.
Flying them home Fauquier SPCA staff members, from left, Sarah Farr and Devon Settle, hold a banner recognizing a rescue flight donor with pilot Jeff Locke, third from left, and Sarah Harvey, far right.
Local pilot helps rescued pets find new families in Fauquier By Leonard Shapiro Contributing Writer
Jeff Locke is a lifesaver, as hundreds of grateful dogs would eagerly confirm if only they could talk. “Jeff is an angel to everyone involved with the Fauquier SPCA,” said Executive Director Devon DenINSIDE Business.............................................11 Classified............................................35 Communities......................................29 Libraries.............................................27
nis Settle. “But even more so to so many dogs that are curled up right now, safe and loved in their forever homes.” Several times a month for the past year, Locke has loaded up four crates in the back of his Piper Cub Cherokee single-engine airplane parked at the Fauquier-Warrenton airport. Lifestyle..............................................21 Looking Back......................................19 LFCC..................................................22 News....................................................2 Opinion.................................................8
These days, he needs no map, no compass, no GPS to guide him on the hour-long flight to Johnson County Airport in Mountain City, Tennessee. He’s been there many times before. He knows the way. Once he lands, he’s met on the tarmac by someone from Mountain City Dog Rescue, a rare no-kill
shelter run by Melissa Gentry. In their van are dogs of all shapes and sizes—some puppies, an occasional purebred, lots of mixed-breeds, some weighing up to 80 pounds. Locke helps load the dogs into crates, and soon they’re all in the air, See PILOT, Page 4
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Sheriff Mosier to hold Remington town hall Dec. 6 Remington area residents and business owners are invited to participate in a town hall session on Thursday, Dec. 6, with Fauquier County Sheriff Bob Mosier. Mosier will provide updates on investigations, offer crime prevention tips, address traffic safety issues and respond to questions, according to a Fauquier Sheriff’s Office news release. The town hall will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Remington Volunteer Fire Department, 200 E. Marshall St., Remington.
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Bodies in Motion Race raises $55,000 for charities The Blue Ridge Orthopaedic & Spine Center, The Community Foundation of Blue Ridge Orthopaedics and Bodies in Motion 10K/5K/Fun Run has announced its event held recently at the Warrenton Aquatics and Recreation Center raised $55,000 for community nonprofits. All funds raised from the race go back to local communities. In six years, Blue Ridge Bodies in Motion races have raised $215,000 for local charities. “We need to do good deeds, and by doing so, we propel others forward to do the same,” said Jeff Hol-
lis, CEO of Blue Ridge Orthopaedic & Spine Center and treasurer of its foundation. Local nonprofits chosen to receive contributions from The Community Foundation of Blue Ridge Orthopaedics include 25 organizations that serve those in need or have a heart for helping others. Last year’s recipients include Haymarket Food Pantry, Sweet Julia Grace Foundation, Boys & Girls Club of Fauquier, Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center, Verdun Adventure Bound and other certified 501(c)(3) organizations that support citizens in local communities.
Children’s Coat Drive underway in The Plains A Little Heart Charity will hold a Children’s Winter Coat Drive. Simply drop off any new or gently used jackets and coats to The Plains Market/Gas Station at 6470 Main St., The Plains. All collected items will be deliv-
ered to Fauquier-area schools. School principals and counselors will distribute the items to those who are most in need. For more information, email info@alittleheartcharity.org.
VA, DOD launch ‘PTSD Coach’ app PTSD Coach is a new smartphone application created by the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Center for PTSD for post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms. PTSD Coach aims to help individuals who have post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms manage and better understand their symptoms. Because smartphones are used
by 68 percent of U.S adults, PTSD Coach is an accessible way for individuals to manage PTSD symptoms. The PTSD Coach app is free, compatible with all smartphones, and can be accessed through the App Store or Google Play Store. More information about PTSD Coach can be found at www.ptsd. va.gov/appvid/mobile/ptsdcoach_ app.asp.
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Warrenton Town Council to conduct public interviews of town manager candidates Thursday By James Ivancic Times Staff Writer
During a Thursday meeting open to the public, the Warrenton Town Council will interview three men with management experience in local government to serve as interim town manager. The candidates include Cole Hendrix, who previously served as interim town manager for Warrenton; Larry Hughes, a former manager for the City of Manassas and former interim manager of the Fauquier Water and Sanitation Authority; and John McCarthy, the Piedmont Environmental Council’s senior advisor and director of strategic partnerships who formerly served for 30 years as county administrator for Rappahannock County and as chairman of the PATH Foundation board. McCarthy remains on the PATH Foundation board and said Tuesday he would continue in his role at PEC if he were to get the job as interim
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town manager. All three will be interviewed during a 6:30 p.m. meeting Thursday, Nov. 29, at the Warren Green Building, 10 Hotel St., Warrenton. The meeting is being held at the county building rather than town hall because the Warrenton Architectural Review Board is scheduled to meet the same night. The town council is following the same open-meeting interviewing process as it did when it selected
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Hendrix three years ago, explained Mayor Carter Nevill. Council held closed sessions as allowed by law to interview candidates for the permanent town manager’s position, which led to Brannon Godfrey’s hiring. Hendrix served as interim manager in 2015 before Godfrey was hired as town manager. In a split 5-2 vote, town council decided in October to release Godfrey from his contract months before
it ended to “pursue a different direction in our executive leadership,” according to Nevill. The mayor said Monday the council hopes to have an interim town manager in place by Jan. 1. Council will need to appropriate funds to pay the appointee’s salary. “We want to ensure a smooth transition. An offer will be extended in December,” Nevill said. Edward “Bo” Tucker, the town’s public works and utilities director, is filling in as town manager until an interim manager is on board. There is a Nov. 30 deadline for executive search firms to present proposals to the town as it begins a search for the next permanent manager. Selecting the next town administrator “is not something we want to rush nor delay. We want to do it in the most expeditious way as possible,” Nevill said. Reach James Ivancic at jivancic@fauquier.com.
New ‘all-weather’ ice rink to open in Marshall By James Ivancic Times Staff Writer
A new synthetic ice-skating rink will be unveiled this Saturday, Dec. 1, at Northern Fauquier Community Park in Marshall. The “all-weather” rink will be open through March 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays and on public school holidays. The Fauquier County Parks and Recreation Department received a $24,689 grant from the PATH Foundation to buy the all-weather rink. It replaces one that required filling with water and a temperature cold enough for it to freeze. That rink opened during the winter of 2017. The grand opening of the new rink is scheduled for 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday. It will include an ice-skating demonstration and guest speakers. Refreshments will be available. There will be seven skate sessions per day. Each session will last 30 minutes. A $5 admission fee includes skate rental. Although the synthetic ice can be
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The new synthetic “all-weather” ice rink at Northern Fauquier Community Park in Marshall will open this Saturday, Dec. 1. used even in the warmer months, the plan is to close the rink in March, at least initially. The shelter is rented out for other uses from spring through fall, explained Laurie Crofford, park manager.
“There may be times that the park will have this available during the non-winter season as well. Or it could be used at another FCPRD facility. That is just an option at this point, but certainly doable,” Crof-
ford added. The rink is in the Farmstead Shelter in the middle of the park at 4155 Monroe Parkway. Reach James Ivancic at jivancic@fauquier.com
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A new way to get to work? COMMUTER, from Page 1 extended so far west. The Heathcote Commuter Lot is one of several being built as part of the ongoing “Tranform I-66” project, a $3.7 billion public-private partnership to add toll lanes and more commuter options on I-66 outside the beltway. The OmniRide service will leave the Heathcote lot at 5:33 a.m., 6:18 a.m., 7:03 a.m. and 8:10 a.m. Return service from Rosslyn to Haymarket will be offered at 3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5:15 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. Along the way, the bus will make stops along Heathcote Boulevard at Abberley Loop, Legend Drive and Trek Way. According to Del. Danica Roem, the new route is getting an early start due in part to new funding made available this year though state legislation that increased gastax collections for transit programs. The change placed a “floor” on the per-gallon price for the regional mo-
An aerial view of the new Heathcote Commuter Lot, along U.S. 15 between Interstate 66 and Heathcote Boulevard, which will be the starting point for OmniRide’s new “Haymarket Express” commuter bus. The new service begins Dec. 17. Photo: courtesy VDOT tor-fuels tax, which keeps receipts from plunging when gas prices fall. “I’m working with PRTC on getting three more stops: Two on the north side of Heathcote and one near
Heritage Hunt,” said Roem, D-13th. Ridership is expected to grow, and additional morning and afternoon/evening trips can be added then, said Christine Rodrigo, public
relations specialist for the PRTC. In Arlington, the bus will be going to five Metro stops: Ballston at N. Taylor Street, Virginia SquareGMU at N. Lincoln Street, Clarendon at N. Filmore Street, Courthouse Square at N. Wayne Street and Rosslyn at N. Kent Street. Riders will get a break on the fares while the I-66 improvements are under way. Tickets are half price until construction is complete. Effectively, that means passengers will enjoy a cut rate until 2022. “The Virginia Department of Transportation and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation want to encourage commuters to use transit while construction of the I-66 Express Lanes is under way, so all of OmniRide’s routes that travel along I-66 are halfprice until construction is complete,” Rodrigo said. The bus will cost $6.60 cash each way or $3.45 with a SmarTrip card. The Haymarket commuter parking lot will have 230 parking spaces for commuters. It will have shelters for passengers waiting for the bus. It’ll also be equipped with bicycle racks. Reach James Ivancic at jivancic@fauquier.com
Local pilot helps rescued pets find new families in Fauquier PILOT, from Page 1 heading for Warrenton. He knows the way home by heart, as well. When he touches down in Virginia, another vehicle is there to meet him. They unload the dogs, which are then transported to the nearby SPCA facility in Casanova. Once there, Locke says with well-deserved pride, “They’re adopted pretty quickly. All of them.” Locke, 66, is a retired furniture manufacturer’s representative who lives in The Plains with his wife, Danni, and daughter Madelyn, 10, the only girl on her youth flag-football team, and the starting quarterback, as well. A New England native, Locke’s been flying small planes for pleasure for most of the last four decades. Recently, he’s been flying with a purpose. He’s always loved dogs, and a few years ago, he did an occasional flight for Sweet Life Rescue in Purcellville. Danni Locke knew Settle and told her about her husband’s past rescue work. “We started talking to see if they might be interested,” Jeff Locke said. “I did a couple of flights to Raleigh, and then we hooked up with Mountain City, which has a huge rescue operation but not enough space. Fauquier does. So there was a need to move the dogs, and Devon had a need for adoptable dogs.” When he first started flying for Fauquier SPCA, Locke paid the associated expenses out of his own pocket. But the organization has started raising funds to defray the costs—between $400 and $500 in fuel per flight—and has found several generous individuals and local
Pilot Jeff Locke, left, of The Plains, loads his single-engine plane with empty dog crates before picking up his four-legged passengers from a Tennessee dog rescue. Fauquier SPCA staffer Sarah Farr, center, with a new rescue puppy. Fauquier SPCA Executive Director Devon Settle, right, welcomes a rescue puppy after it lands at the Fauquier-Warrenton airport.
“For me, it’s a whole lot better than just flying around, burning up gas,” he said. “I like to fly, and we’re doing something meaningful. I think we all wish we could save them all.” business happy to help. “It’s been a great thing,” Locke said. “Even if we didn’t have the money donated, I’d still do it. In Tennessee, Kentucky, South Carolina, North Carolina, a lot of places don’t spay or neuter. They let these dogs run, and there’s a terrible problem with litters of feral cats and dogs. A
lot of them get brought to shelters, and most of those are not no-kill. It just breaks your heart.” Locke said he’ll keep flying as long there are dogs to be rescued. “For me, it’s a whole lot better than just flying around, burning up gas,” he said. “I like to fly, and we’re doing something meaningful. I think
we all wish we could save them all.” The Lockes own two dogs, Oreo, a wire-haired Jack Russell, and a Dachshund mix they named Sinatra because he has blue eyes. They’re both rescues, of course. Settle said she often gets emotional watching his plane land with all those dogs aboard. “As we grab them off the plane, every time, someone says ‘welcome home, here’s your new chance at life,’” she said. “Jeff is those dogs’ angel, and it’s very fitting he has wings.” Reach Len Shapiro at badgerlen@aol.com
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2018 Lights for Life Celebration Will Honor Mr. Wilbur L. Heflin The Fauquier Hospital Auxiliary, Inc. event will take place
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Rob Pendleton of Woodbridge hands food to Doug Linton from Remington at the Stay Cheesy Food Truck at First Friday in Warrenton in August 2017.
Planning Commission moves to loosen rules on food trucks By James Ivancic Times Staff Writer
Warrenton officials are considering changing the rules for food trucks to allow them to operate in municipal parking lots and in any part of town open to restaurants and public parks. The change is included in a proposed amendment to the town’s zoning ordinance, which the Warrenton Planning Commission recommended for approval in a vote held Tuesday, Nov. 20. The Warrenton Town Council will have the final say on the proposed changes after conducting its own public hearing, the date for which has not yet been set. The aim is to make the town’s regulations “more economically focused” by providing more opportunities for vendors, said town Planning Director Brandie Schaeffer. No one applied for a permit in the year after mobile food vendors were first allowed in 2016, she said. Feedback from vendors said the rules governing where they could operate were too restrictive. The vendors said they should have at least a year to operate more openly to see if they can be successful. The proposed amendment allows mobile food vendors to operate in
any district that allows for restaurants and public parks. They can operate in municipal parking lots with approval from the town manager. Sales of alcoholic beverages would still be prohibited, and no more than 15 percent of the inventory can be items related to the business, such as hats, mugs, decals and the like. Balloons or windblown signs can’t be used to advertise the trucks. The food trucks can be in place for no more than four hours and can’t be left unattended. A section of the zoning code that barred tables and chairs for customers was removed, so they would be allowed under the change. Ice cream truck operators are classified as “itinerant merchants” under the amendment’s definition, meaning those operators would still need to obtain a special license from the town manager. Planning commission member Ali Zarabi asked about food truck parking in the historic district. Schaeffer said they can park in designated parking areas and lots but not on Main Street. No one spoke during a public hearing that preceded a vote. Reach James Ivancic at jivancic@fauquier.com.
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Upperville businessman, author, horseman Bruce Smart dies at 95 By Leonard Shapiro
1992 book, “Be- oughbred market because you could yond Compliance: easily quantify your success.” A New Industry Smart and his wife, a fine horseView of the Envi- woman herself and former master of ronment,” pointed the Fairfax Hunt, were regulars on the way for com- the local steeplechase racing scene. panies to adapt to They bred and raced a number of climate change. quality horses and were frequently Smart also wrote in the winner’s circle at many venStephen Bruce a trilogy of books ues over a number of years. Smart Jr. about the Virginia “His biggest joy was to have a Hunt Country he homebred we raised win a race, and called “A Community of the Horse.” particularly over fences,” VanSant A reviewer in The Chronicle of said. “He was in the barn a lot and inThe Horse wrote of the trilogy’s tensely interested in what we did from first volume: “Other equestrian-rich day one to make them into good yearcommunities should lings and productive for “His biggest joy be so lucky as to have their owners.” was to have a someone with the inIn Virginia, Smart homebred we terest and ability to reserved as a member of cord what makes them raised win a race, Loudoun County’s Zonspecial communities to ing Ordinance Working and particularly those of us who own Group and the county’s over fences,” and ride horses.” VanSant said. “He Tax Equity CommitSmart’s lifelong pastee. He was chairman was in the barn a and trustee emeritus of sion for competition, lot and intensely incubated on schoolMiddleburg Academy interested in what (formerly Notre Dame boy hockey teams and we did from day further developed by Academy), senior warsailboat racing, found one to make them den of Trinity Episcopal another outlet in stee- into good yearlings Church in Upperville and plechase racing. and productive for a member of the Virginia At Trappe Hill, he Governor’s Commission their owners.” began a thoroughbred on Climate Change. breeding operation that produced on Smart helped found the Middleburg average of about five yearlings a year. Forum, a lecture series that began 24 Wayne VanSant, who managed the years ago and brought in prominent horse operation at the farm, said Smart guest speakers on a wide variety of lo“was always fascinated by the thor- cal, national and international topics.
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Stephen Bruce Smart Jr., a longtime business executive, government official, dedicated conservationist, prolific writer, and successful owner and breeder of thoroughbred racehorses, died on Thanksgiving Day at his home in Middleburg. He was 95. A New York native who moved to Upperville in 1987, Smart worked for Continental Group (formerly Continental Can Company) for more than 30 years, rising through various sales and management positions to become chairman and chief executive officer. In 1985, he was appointed Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade by President Ronald Reagan, a position he held until 1988. A lifelong outdoorsman and conservationist, he was vice chairman of the Nature Conservancy and went on to become a senior fellow and board member of the World Resources Institute and a member of the board of directors of the League of Conservation Voters. In 1987, he and his wife, Edith (Merrill) Smart, moved to Upperville, where he owned and managed Trappe Hill Farm, a 530-acre horse and cattle farm. He bred a number of thoroughbred horses with many going on to solid careers at the race track and in steeplechase competitions. He wrote extensively on business, ethics and the environment. His
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He also contributed regular columns, usually on environmental, conservation or preservation issues, to several local publications, including The Fauquier Times. Smart attended Milton Academy. He’s a graduate of Harvard College and earned a master’s degree in civil engineering from MIT. His academic career was interrupted during World War II, where he served in the U.S. Army medical department. He returned to service during the Korean War as a first lieutenant in the Army Corps of Engineers. Smart was born in New York City on Feb. 7, 1923, to Beatrice (Cobb) Smart and Stephen Bruce Smart, the former president and chairman of Fruit of the Loom, Inc. His family soon moved to Bedford, New York where he grew up. Besides Edith, his wife of 69 years, Smart is survived by his sister, Katharine Place; his four children, Edith Moore of Scottsdale, Arizona; William Smart of Bainbridge Island, Washington; Charlotte Rogan of Westport, Connecticut; and Priscilla Schwarzenbach of Marblehead, Massachusetts. He has 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 9108 John S. Mosby Highway in Upperville, on Saturday, Dec. 8, at 10 a.m. A reception will follow the service at Buchanan Hall, 8459 John S. Mosby Highway in Upperville.
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Warrenton considers new rules on signs By James Ivancic Times Staff Writer
A rewrite of regulations governing signs in Warrenton should make them more flexible, according to town officials. Town Council will schedule a public hearing on the proposed zoning text amendment that received the endorsement of the town planning commission on Nov. 20. The sign regulations are basically the same but would provide more flexibility, clarification and in some cases, more allowances, Warrenton Planning Director Brandie Schaeffer said in a report. “For example, there are slight increases in the amount of building signage and window signage in the commercial and industrial districts. There are now signage allocation incentives in the Historic District if people choose to present comprehensive sign plans or use sustainable, biodegradable materials.” The town’s architectural review board will still review proposed signs within the historic district. How someone uses the space allocated for a sign is up to the individual. The type of business isn’t a factor. Permanent and temporary signs in residential and business areas, window signs and “monument” freestanding signs are all addressed. A second monument sign would be al-
Sandwich-style sidewalk signs would still be allowed in Old Town Warrenton under the proposed changes. lowed under the revision if there is more than 100 feet of frontage. Balloon, air-activated and “feather” signs are barred. Banners, sidewalk and yard signs are allowed. Subdivision signs advertising businesses are allowed as well. The review and update were prompted by a U.S. Supreme Court decision in an Arizona case filed by a church over a local ordinance that
imposed stricter limitations on religious signs than other types of signs. The ruling in the church’s favor prompted communities like Warrenton to review its sign regulations to ensure they are “content neutral.” The planning commission held a work session with the International Sign Association and created a subcommittee to review sign ordinances elsewhere. It also hired a consultant who met with businesses, residents
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and town officials. Charity Furness, executive director of Experience Old Town Warrenton, an organization that promotes downtown commercial areas, said she would encourage the planning commission to work on “way-finding” signs to direct shoppers to businesses and attractions that could be located on side streets and therefore missed. Furness was the only speaker during the public hearing that preceded the vote. “I think you have all of our support,” said Planning Commission Chairperson Susan Helander. She noted that four members of the seven-member planning commission are business owners. Member Anna Maas was absent from the Nov. 20 meeting. The other six members voted in support of the sign amendment language. Tony Tedeschi, owner of Piedmont Press & Graphics, said the revisions by town officials are “really important. They are there to serve the public and they want the town to look nice.” He said that his company doesn’t produce the barred signs – balloon, air-activated or feather signs. Tedeschi was in the audience during the meeting but didn’t speak during the public hearing. Reach James Ivancic at jivancic@ fauquier.com
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Tunes over texting Everyone knows we shouldn’t text while driving. Many of us do it anyway – just a quick one at a stop light or as we enter a neighborhood where the traffic is light. The lure of a beeping phone is stronger than a Springsteen bass riff. Young drivers are the target of most anti-texting outreach. Everyone knows teenagers can’t keep their hands off their phones. But it has been my observation that it is the adults in the room – or car – who can’t resist sneaking a peek at that incoming text and firing back a well-worded response. In the early days of smartphones, whenever mine would buzz in the car, my young daughter would calmly take my hand. It took me a while to figure out that she was pre- GUEST VIEW venting me from reaching for my phone. When I became wise to the trick, she shrugged unapologetically. “Mom, texting while driving is so dangerous. Taking your eyes off the road means we could get into an accident. I’m just trying to keep us both safe.” Whoa. Anyone who has been in a long business meeting knows that adults are not immune from cellphone distraction. The beeping, buzzing and chirping notifications are irresistible; it takes an iron will of to leave it face down and silenced. It’s crucial for young, inexperienced drivers to give all their attention to the road when they are driving. Their phones should be off and out of reach. But those who are charged with setting an example need to follow the same rules. Because our cars are comfortable and familiar places, and driving is all but automatic, we may forget that driving is serious business. The statistics surrounding texting while driving are sobering. You may know: A study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute showed that manually texting and dialing cellphones caused a significant increase in crash risk. Texting was associated with the highest risk, 23 times greater than when not texting. Sending or reading a text message takes your eyes off the road for about 5 seconds, long enough to cover a football field while driving at 55 mph, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It takes only 3 seconds after a driver’s attention has been diverted from the road for a crash to occur. More than nine people in the U.S. are killed each day as a result of crashes involving a distracted driver, according to the U.S. Department of Motor Vehicles (2016 statistics). But did you also know: Research conducted by AT&T says that 49 percent of commuters admit to texting while driving; 43 percent of teenagers say they do. TeenSafe.com (a website devoted to online safety for teenagers) reports that 40 percent of teens say they’ve been in the car with a driver who used a cellphone in a way that put them in some kind of danger. Also from the TeenSafe website: “According to research conducted by AT&T, 77 percent of American teenagers report that adults close to them instruct them not to text and drive, yet they see those same adults text or email while they drive.” Some families require students to sign a no-texting agreement when they get their driver’s licenses. Let’s agree that all drivers – no matter their age – should sign on the dotted line, promising to postpone texting until they arrive safely at their destination. If necessary, crank up the oldies station to drown out your notifications. It’ll drive your teenagers crazy. Win-win. – By Robin Earl Robin Earl is a contributing writer and a former editor of the Fauquier Times.
FAUQUIER FLASHBACKS: FROM THE FAUQUIER TIMES Opening the season for the Ashland Bassets at Elway Hall in October 1978, Mrs. Harcourt Lees encourages several of the dogs to move on to the next covert, as whipper-in Harry Mills keeps track of the proceedings.
75 Years Ago Dec. 2, 1943 Commander Floyd F. Ferris, USN, son of Mrs. E. W. Winmill of Warrenton, has been awarded the Legion of Merit for outstanding and meritorious service in the South Pacific, and has been promoted to the rank of captain. An end run by Irving Hanback resulted in a touchdown and victory 6-0 for the Warrenton Pickups at the high school Sunday over the Signal Corps team. The game was played to help defray the medical and hospital expenses of Charles Garrett, high school athlete injured six weeks ago, and $100 was raised. A real estate transaction of importance was recently completed when Mrs. Josephine Cowne of Catlett sold her 750-acre farm to Dr. Melvin Hazen Colvin, wellknown Washington dentist. 50 Years Ago Dec. 5, 1968 Maj. W. J. Willoughby, son of Col. and Mrs. W. J. Willoughby of Broad Run, was injured Thanksgiving Day in fighting along the Cambodian border in Vietnam. He suffered a broken arm and was evacuated to a hospital near Tokyo. A program of dance featuring music from
the Nutcracker Suite directed by Mrs. Honey Lou Funkhouser will be presented Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. at Fauquier High School auditorium. Photographed having a good time at the Warrenton Hunt Ball at Fauquier Springs Country Club Saturday night were Mrs. Francis T. Greene, Hugh Spilman and former MFH William Wilbur. Others caught on camera were Mrs. D. H. Rumbough, Clifford Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. John C. Mackie of Lomar Farm, Warrenton, celebrated their Silver Anniversary on Sunday at a family party at their home. 25 Years Ago Dec. 1, 1993 Highland School raised approximately $50,000 at its annual auction Nov. 27, and was the most successful fundraiser in recent years, according to Gina Rice, one of the auction chairmen. Headmaster David Plank said last year’s auction raised $42,000. The proceeds will be used to buy 12 IBM compatible computers and printers. It took almost a week longer than expected, but now it can be told: the activity directors for the county’s two high schools next fall will be Jerry Carter (Liberty) and Allen Creasy (Fauquier). “I think we’ve got two very strong people in those positions and they’re going to do a super job, school Superintendent Tony Lease said Tuesday night. –Compiled by John T. Toler
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Mike King and Monica Fernandi on their wedding day, Sept. 20.
Thank you, Warrenton Dear Town of Warrenton, “Yes, Virginia, not only is there a ‘Santa Claus,’ but YOU, my dear, are so full of LOVE that you are a gift to ALL!” WOW Warrenton!...You Rock! With heartfelt words and sincere thanks, we wish to extend our gratitude here in this letter for the LOVE sign un-veiling/wedding on Sept. 20: To all vendors who generously gave goods and services to add to our special day! (Experience Old Town Warrenton, Ciao Bella, Déjà vu, Fauquier History Museum, Earth, Glaze and Fire, Latitudes, Haute Cakes & Pastries, The Chilton House, Village Flowers and Frame It Photo.) To all who witnessed in person as we collectively all connected ‘round
the LOVE! To those whose hearts were opened, smiles shared, gifts given! To all who read this now – as our lives get so “busy” yet taking time for this love letter For those who “…GOT MAIL!” and took those words to heart then paid them forward! Thank you, thank you, thank YOU! The Town of Warrenton is surely a place to feel inspired as the community continues to grow its tourism yet maintain its charm. Come visit and be sure to take a photo by the LOVE sign train! With love and gratitude,
The booming business of urgent care facilities has been a great competitor when it comes to healthcare choices. In 2016, the Centers for Disease Control stated only 51 percent of visits were actually to primary care offices. As a registered nurse working in a primary care setting, it’s easy to see why one would be attracted to the convenience of a walk-in healthcare service. But there are so many benefits to gain from a family medicine office. Nurses in primary care serve as navigators to guide you through the intricate web of the healthcare system. With the rising costs in health care services, using a primary care physician is a cost efficient and practical choice – with typically lower co-pays and a more patient centered visit. We work diligently with the public’s best interest at heart to
consult with pharmaceutical companies to endorse cheaper medication choices as we understand the burden pricey medications cause. As nurses, we are cheerleaders to encourage you on your journey to obtain optimal health. As a patient once told me in regard to primary care, “Here you know my medical history and answer my questions. You focus on my whole well-being not just my acute situation.” So while yes, urgent care can get you in and out quickly, family medicine aims to do more. Instead of just being a number in the assembly line of urgent care, family medicine builds a relationship and partnership with patients to achieve the common goal of a healthier community. Tara Czarnowsky Manassas
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THE GIFT OF GIVING:
Mental Health Association of Fauquier County Named 2018 ‘Nonprofit of the Year’
The Mental Health Association of Fauquier County, an affiliate of Mental Health America, has an improved and redesigned website listing a myriad of resources for those suffering.
By John Hagarty
Contributing Writer
On Nov. 3, the Mental Health Association of Fauquier County, an integral part of Fauquier County’s mental health system was recognized by the Fauquier Chamber of Commerce as Nonprofit of the Year. The award was presented to Executive Director Sallie Morgan at the Chamber’s 32nd Meeting & Awards Gala held at the Stoneridge Events Center. Morgan has headed the organization since 2011. “We were delighted to receive the award,” said Morgan. “I do think we do good work. What the award said to me is the community really values the whole struggle to improve mental wellness in the community. It’s an issue our community is embracing and engaging in.” Established in 1964, the organization is a grassroots nonprofit advocacy and action group working to increase awareness of mental health and substance abuse and decrease the stigma often associated with mental illness and addiction. In the early ’60s there were no mental health services in Fauquier County and few, if any, providers. “People came together and said we need to do something about it. They formed the association and then went on to obtain a grant from the state to start the very first mental health clinic in the community,” said Morgan. More than five decades later, both organizations are thriving and providing much needed comfort and cure for depression, addiction and a host of other mentally related illnesses. A few years after the clinic was created, the state established the Community Services Board and the clinic became part of the board, known today as the Fauquier Behavioral Health Clinic located on Hospital Hill. It is a separate organization from Morgan’s association but both entities work closely together. For many years, the association operated with no paid staff. In the early 2000s, a large private donation triggered the hiring of its first executive director who subsequently moved on in 2010. The vacancy created an opportunity for Morgan who had been working for the Community Services Board for more than 30 years. “I was looking to make a change. I had been involved in the direct delivery of services, so the Mental Health Association was a great op-
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John Waldeck, a behavioral health consultant for the Mental Health Association of Fauquier County, is shown here teaching a mental health first aid class. portunity to look at the system itself. Experience shows that many people That’s what drew me to work for the are fearful of seeking help or even association,” said Morgan. talking about their struggles. Until last February, Morgan was The average time from when a the only staff person. In a coordinat- person starts experiencing symped effort, a strategic planning pro- toms to actually getting treatment is cess was undertaken that culminated 10 years. in the decision to bring an additional “One of the main things we are person on board. “We hired a fabu- trying to accomplish is providing lous young woman, Brittany Dwyer, enough information and education as a community outreach coordina- to reduce the stigma of seeking treattor.” ment,” said Morgan. A third part-time “We’ve become “More than staff member, John much more involved Waldeck, is a behavhalf of us are in working with subioral health consultant. going to face stance abuse, which is Waldeck ran the clinic hard to separate from a mental for many years and is mental health issues. health issue deeply knowledgeable Often people start off about the challenges some time in self-medicating and it facing the community. exacerbates whatever our lives.” Much has been acmental issues they are – SALLIE MORGAN complished with these experiencing. One of executive director, three professionals the primary things we Mental Health guiding the association. do is provide informaAssociation Cutting to the heart of Fauquier County tion and refer people to of how Morgan views treatment for either conher role is her mantra: dition,” said Morgan. “There is no health without menJust one example of reaching tal health. You really can’t separate deeper into the community is the the two. If you can improve mental recent launch of its redesigned webhealth status, your physical health site. will improve. Even a cursory look at the site im“More than half of us are going to presses with its scope of help availface a mental health issue some time able to those in need. It provides inin our lives.” formation on programs, resources, publications and more. Accomplishments The pain and heartache of an One of the unique obstacles in delivering mental health services is emotionally suffering person is drawing out sufferers who are often highlighted in the list of resourcreluctant to discuss their problems. es available to treat a spectrum of
problems such as: anxiety, bullying, depression, bipolar disorders, eating disorders, PTSD, suicide, substance abuse and schizophrenia. One important group targeted for improving well-being is young people. Research shows about half of mental health issues emerge about the age of 14 and a full 75 percent present by 24 years of age. “You can make a huge difference with young people in building low self-esteem because mental health issues often develop from that. We put a lot of emphasis on working with our school system and other organizations that deal with young people. “We have about 25 organizations that come together, including law enforcement. We have a good system for identifying those children who are struggling.” Morgan sees three components to her organization’s success: a good prevention program, a process to identify those in need, and solid intervention strategies. One point of pride in executing this three-pronged effort was a survey of more than 1,400 middle and high school county students. A significant amount of information was gained about opioid and other forms of substance abuse among this vulnerable cohort. On a positive note, Morgan says the high rate of neonatal drug births and overdose deaths of just a few years ago appears to be easing. See NONPROFIT, Page 12
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Wait…what? Line of credit growth and reverse mortgage There it was again, the same question from a homeowner: “Should we do a reverse mortgage now, or should we wait until our investments are gone?” It’s a great question, and one that can seem more puzzling the more you think about it. But, turns out there is research on this – lots, in fact – some of which was sponsored by retirement groups and some by academic institutions. Regardless of the source, conclusions are consistent: homeowners who do a reverse mortgage early in retirement, while they still have healthy savings, benefit more than do those who wait until their finances are under stress. This is largely due to two factors. First is asset preservation during market downturns. Needless to say, the past few months have been a bumpy ride in the investment realm, and paper losses turn into real losses when you have to draw upon a 401(k) or other investments during a
US of Aging LAURIE MacNAUGHTON downtick. If you’re able to ride out a downturn you benefit financially in the long run. Second is on account of what may be the most under-reported aspect of a reverse mortgage line of credit, namely the growth added to the unused funds in a reverse mortgage line of credit. If this causes you to say, “Wait…what?” it should, as this is something that does not exist with other types of home loans. Here’s what this feature of an FHA-insured reverse mortgage means to you: each month a small amount gets added to the funds in your line of credit. This growth
compounds over time, and it’s there for you to use when you need it. The growth is not based upon home appreciation, but rather upon prevailing interest rates. It’s counterintuitive, but if rates go up the line of credit actually grows more quickly. What this tax-free growth may look like over time can be astounding. For illustration purposes let’s consider a husband and wife, both of whom are 68 years old, and whose paidoff home appraises for $400,000. If their line of credit at the time of closing contains about $168,000, in five years’ time it may have grown to more than $206,000 – assuming interest rates remain steady. Again, growth is pegged to prevailing interest rates, and the line of credit grows more quickly if rates go up. This line of credit can create a valuable hedge against having to sell investments in a down market. It can also create a safety net that forestalls the need to apply for Social Security before full retirement age.
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and children in need. To make a donation, visit any Weichert, Realtors sales office. To find your local office, go to www.weichert.com/offices.
NONPROFIT, from Page 11 “A big difference came from working with the sheriff’s department and the town police. Also, the introduction of Narcan has seen the death rate go down,” added Morgan. Narcan is a drug often administered by first responders and works by rapidly reversing the effects of an opioid overdose by restoring normal breathing. The Mental Health Association of Fauquier County accomplishes a great deal on a modest annual budget of $250,000. Anyone wishing to help support its efforts will find a donation link on its website at www. fauquier-mha.org For more business and wine tales, visit Hagarty-on-wine.com
Optimally, a reverse mortgage provides just one part of a longrange financial plan for retirement because as life expectancies continue to increase, retirement is going to take more than your monthly Social Security check. It’s going to take more than a well-funded 401(k). In fact, it’s likely to take more than a pension, an annuity, an IRA, or a bank account – or a reverse mortgage – can provide. But when added together, these can combine to create a long-term means of maintaining financial wellbeing in retirement. If you would like to discuss how a reverse mortgage might help your retirement plans, give me a call. I always love hearing from you. A member of the 2017 President’s Club, Laurie MacNaughton is a reverse mortgage specialist and freelance writer. Reach her at www. MiddleburgReverseLady.com or 703-477-1183.
Peebles partners with Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots
Weichert, Realtors holds 40th Annual Toy Drive
Executive Director Sallie Morgan has decades of experience serving the community in an arena she is passionate about improving.
Weichert, Realtors has announced the start of its 40th Annual Weichert Toy Drive. Members of the community are invited to drop off new, unwrapped toys at the company’s sales offices through Friday, Dec. 14. The toys will be delivered throughout the holidays in conjunction with local charities that assist financially and physically disadvantaged children. “As part of our proud holiday tradition for 40 years, we invite the public to join Weichert’s efforts to bring the holiday spirit to families and children who are less fortunate,” said Jim Weichert, president, chairman and CEO of Weichert Companies. “At Weichert, we are passionate about the value of giving back to the communities in which we live and work. Each year during our toy drive what warms our hearts most is to see all of the donated gifts, knowing they will help to brighten the holidays for so many people.” Weichert employees at the company’s corporate headquarters as well as in other company locations throughout the United States will also participate in the yearly community service event. To date, the annual toy drive has yielded hundreds of thousands of items for underprivileged children in the communities Weichert serves. Last year, more than 13,700 new toys were distributed to charitable and service organizations for families
This holiday season Peebles, part of the Stage Stores family, is helping to give the gift of new toys to children in need by partnering with Marine Toys for Tots in its goal to bring holiday joy to children across the country. Peebles has pledged to donate $100,000 to Toys for Tots in addition to the $760,000 they have contributed to the organization since 2011. Additionally, Peebles is calling upon the community to join the effort in the form of an adorable teddy bear named Bo. Bo Hugglesworth is an FAO Schwarz-branded plush teddy bear and representative of Bears that Care. He has traveled across the country to spread holiday cheer and is available for purchase exclusively at Peebles. With the sale of each bear, $1 will be donated to Toys for Tots. Bo has shared his journey on social media, using the hashtag, #WhereDidBoGo? An additional $1 will be donated every time consumers use #WhereDidBoGo on social media, up to $25,000 – we encourage you to use it, too!
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Jeff Malmgren previews the Kettle Run and Fauquier boys basketball teams on pages 14 and 15. Peter Brewington will preview the Liberty boys in the Dec. 5 issue.
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DON’T MESS WITH FAUQUIER COUNTY IN WRESTLING
By Fred Hodge
Last February’s postseason was Exhibit A for the argument that Fauquier County had the best wrestling in the state per capita last season. Wrestlers from Fauquier, Kettle Run and Liberty racked up medal after medal at the district, region and state meets, including four golds at state. They also were highly successful on the team scale, with Fauquier placing second in the Class 4 standings and Liberty recording a school-history-best third. “It is a culture that, once established, is able to sustain itself,” says Fauquier coach Doug Fisher, largely talking about his program, which won state titles in 2015 and 2016 and has set the standard of excellence. More recently, Liberty has muscled its way into to the top tier of the state Class 4 schools, with Ricky Ryan (145) and Jordan Florence (170) striking gold last winter to go with Julian Sams’ 285-pound silver medal. Mason Barrett (106) and Daniel Sennott (113) took thirds. Kettle Run now has possibly its largest-ever turnout after Casen Chumley was second at 182 pounds and Zane O’Connor third at 120 last
– LIBERTY COACH WES HAWKINS
“It is a culture that, once established, is able to sustain itself.” – FAUQUIER COACH DOUG FISHER
From left, Casen Chumley’s second place finish at states was a high water mark for coach Mike Foy’s surging program. Fauquier High wrestlers have won 21 individual gold medals in state wrestling. Franco Camarca (left) and Sam Fisher added to that illustrious list last. Below, Liberty’s Justin Cannon anchors another hard-driving Eagle unit.
Fauquier, Liberty, Kettle Run expect more glory after raking in 16 state medals in 2018 Special to the Times
“If they (FHS/ KRHS) are getting better, that’s going to make us better.”
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Fauquier High wrestlers have won 11 gold medals in state wrestling in the last five years. They’ve come from Garrett Tingen (2014, 2015, 2016), Sam Fisher (2017, 2018), Daniel Ariola (2014, 2015), Matt Raines (2015), Franco Camarca (2017, 2018) and Kyle Budd (2016).
“The more we get it out there and show what the sport is about, the more people will try it.” – KETTLE RUN COACH MIKE FOY
winter. Youth programs are fueling the success, as is publicity. County wrestlers are winning state titles, getting offers from colleges, and getting good coverage in the paper. All that helps programs thrive, as does the intra-county competition. Fauquier has had a productive youth club for years, and Liberty’s team has grown steadily in size and
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MORE WRESTLING PAGE 16 results in recent years. Kettle Run’s nascent organization had its first youth program graduates reach the high school last season. “There are good kids out there if you get them out,” Liberty coach Wes Hawkins said. “That’s why we started the program here from the ground up, to make wrestling better at this end of the county. “If they (FHS/KRHS) are getting better, that’s going to make us better,” Hawkins said.
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KETTLE RUN BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW
Allen-led Cougars targeting a return to regions By Jeff Malmgren
Projected starting lineup
Times Staff Writer
The Kettle Run Cougars began this boys basketball season with their longest region-berth drought since entering the winter of 2011-12. But they also have one of their most experienced rosters in their 11year history. So Kettle Run coach Troy Washington hopes his team can qualify for the Class 4 Region C tournament as one of the Northwestern District’s top two teams. “I definitely feel that” is realistic, Washington said. “But the district is always going to be tough.” The Cougars went 9-12 and finished sixth in the seven-team district last season. After losing only three seniors, they’re hoping for their first region berth since 2015-16, when they qualified for the Class 4A West Region tournament despite a 12-11 final record. Last winter, Handley won the district championship over second-place Millbrook and finished as the Class 4 state runner-up with a double-overtime loss in the championship game. “I think Handley is the favorite because they have people returning from the state team, and Millbrook from where they finished,” Washington said. “But I think we’re good
PG Ben Heflin, Sr.* G Drew Tapscott, Jr.*^ G Garrett Trimble, Jr.^ F Braedan Allen, Sr.* F Drew Nolan, Sr. ^Position battle with R.J. Walker, Sr.*, Caden DeCroo, Sr., Casey Corcoran, Sr. *Returning starter
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Led by Braeden Allen, Coach Troy Washington is excited about his Cougar lineup, which he expects will be in the middle of the Northwestern District fight. The Liberty boys basketball preview appears next week. enough to be in the mix.” Kettle Run has four returning starters with a bevy of guards who also played significant minutes last season. In fact, the Cougars have eight seniors, similar to the nine seniors they used in 2016-17 to set a program record for wins with a 16-7
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record. “We seem more confident in things we’re doing now,” Washington said after playing last winter with only one returning starter. “You’re not doing so much teaching. “Last year we were kind of learning on the fly,” he said. “Now we’re working on being leaders for themselves on the floor.” Kettle Run lost only one starter to graduation in forward Tyler Trimble, their leading scorer and the lone Fauquier County player included on the all-region first team. The Cougars have a senior forward returning starter in Braedan Allen, who was their second-leading scorer last winter and a member of the all-district second team. “We expect him to be our most dominant post player,” Washington said. Senior forward Drew Nolan is new to the starting lineup, but senior point guard Ben Heflin and junior guard Drew Tapscott are returning starters. “Heflin’s the main cog for us,”
Washington said. “He’s the floor leader. We’ll be counting on him” for scoring and ball distribution. Tapscott is battling for one of the three guard spots in the starting lineup along with junior Garrett Trimble and seniors R.J. Walker, Caden DeCroo and Casey Corcoran. “It’s always a good thing to have that [uncertainty for the starting lineup] because all of our practices so far have been very competitive,” Washington said. “The key for us going forward is if the kids can buy in to what their roles are, either as starters or coming off the bench.” Walker often started for the Cougars last winter. “And he has gotten a lot better with his ability to shoot from the outside,” Washington said. During the preseason, Kettle Run beat Madison and lost to Patriot, by only seven points. So they fared well against a pair of teams that met in the quarterfinals of the Class 6 Region D tournament last season. “We competed very well against them, but we actually had double-digit turnovers,” Washington said of the Pioneers. “That’s what really caught us and got us in trouble.”
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EAGLES DROP OPENER, 59-38 Makenzie Willis and the Liberty girls basketball team fell to Patriot, 59-38, Monday in their season opener.
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FAUQUIER BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW
Meet the youngest team in the district, by far By Jeff Malmgren
Starting lineup*
Times Staff Writer
A vast turnover of talent effects most basketball coaches at some point during their careers. But Wayne Brizzi may face a unique situation this winter, even in his 25th season as Fauquier’s boys coach. A bunch of his senior players departed via graduation following last season and a pair of underclassmen starters left via transfer. So the Falcons will play without any returning starters and with their most experienced player averaging fewer than 3 points per game last winter. That leaves Fauquier with a steep learning curve if it hopes to replicate the 2017-18 season in which it missed qualifying for region play by only one spot. The Falcons went 9-12 in one of the state’s most challenging districts, taking third in the Class 4 Northwestern District behind the eventual state runner-up Handley Judges, who lost in double overtime in the state title game. The district appears formidable again this winter, but likely less so. That leaves the Falcons with some room for optimism. “It seems like they really want to
G Robby Brooks, Sr. F Jerreco Gaskins, Jr. G Devin Lewis, Jr. F Kyle Dargis, Jr. G Thurman Smith, So. *no returning starters
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With no starters back, Fauquier coach Wayne Brizzi may be facing the toughest challenge of his successful 25-year career. “Everyone’s going to have returning starters,” Brizzi said. “So everyone’s going to be tough for us.”
2017-18: 9-12 2016-17: 8-14 2015-16: 3-14 2014-15: 8-14 2013-14: 13-7 2012-13: 12-12^ 2011-12: 13-11* 2010-11: 8-15 2009-10: 8-10 2008-09: 20-3 *Last region appearance ^Last conference-level championship
progress,” Brizzi said of his inexperienced players. “They’re trying to listen. That’s a good characteristic to have. I’m hoping they can keep that.” Fauquier’s most painful departure from its 2017-18 team is the coach’s nephew, Angelo Brizzi, a point guard who earned a spot on the Class 4 all-Region C second team last season as only a freshman. For his sophomore season, Brizzi transferred to Highland School, a private school two miles away from Fauquier High.
Similarly, Caleb Furr, a versatile forward, transferred to Bishop Walsh School in Cumberland, Maryland for his junior season. “They’re both great kids,” Wayne Brizzi said. “We’ll miss them.” Fauquier lost three other starters to graduation following last season, including Frankie Strano, an all-district second team selection. “So we’re looking to gain experience as fast as we can,” Brizzi said. “We’re just trying to figure out what they can do and what they can’t do.” Fauquier’s new starting lineup is composed of guards Robby Brooks (senior), Devin Lewis (junior) and Thurman Smith (sophomore) with junior forwards Jerreco Gaskins and Kyle Dargis. Lewis has the most experience in
Fauquier’s program, but he averaged fewer than 3 points per game last winter off the bench. “It’s crazy,” Brizzi said of the Falcons’ vast inexperience. “But I feel good about them. They work pretty decent together. Like any young person, they’ve got some things we’ve got to work out, too.” The Falcons’ playing rotation also includes junior guard Sam Matthews and junior forward Marc Bonnairs. The Falcons suffered a lopsided loss to Charlottesville in their lone preseason scrimmage. “It was a little rough, but we’re young, so we’re hoping we can get over that hurdle,” Brizzi said. “We’re going to have to kind of [improve] everything.”
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FAUQUIER: Falcons planning another title run
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The Falcons are coming off a 2017-18 campaign that included the Class 4 Northwestern District championship and second place in the region and state tournaments. State champion Franco Camarca and two silver medalists are gone from that crew. “We lost a lot of points,” says coach Doug Fisher. True, but precious points are also back as coach’s son Sam Fisher headlines a unit that includes six returning state qualifiers. Plus, Fauquier’s reliable pipeline should churn out more new talent ready to win varsity matches. “We had a huge sophomore class last year. Now, they are juniors,” he continued. “You find, in general, kids make big turns between their sophomore and junior years. We are seeing that in lot of our juniors.” Returning talent includes twotime state champion and Virginia Tech commit Sam Fisher, who is slated to wrestle at 182. Ethan Jordon was the silver medalist at 126, while Gino Camarca and Kevin McEachin both were fifth in the state. Darryl Mayfield and Casey Burr also advanced to the state tournament a year ago.
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LIBERTY: Eagles are county’s 2nd state power After a high-water mark of third at states last year, Liberty graduated two state champions, a silver medalist and lots of upper weight talent, but firepower dwells in the lower weights. As a result, Liberty coach Wes Hawkins predicts his guys will continue their recent torrid rivalry with Fauquier. “We will be a little bit different team now,” says Hawkins. Mason Barrett, now a sophomore, returns at 106 pounds after winning the state’s bronze medal last season. He also was the district and regional crown winner. Justin Cannon, the region champion at 195, anchors the upper weights after advancing to the state meet. Bryan Contreras also was a state qualifier at 138. Hawkins also predicted returnees Austin Harris, Matt Sloan and Caleb Swinson will make sizable contributions. William Winegardner and Willie Phipps are moving into the lineup full time after being behind highly accomplished wrestlers last winter. “I’ve got freshmen and sophomores who wrestled in the high school program last year. We’ll have a full squad,” Hawkins said, noting that even his younger Eagles have club wrestling experience. “We have seven or eight good kids in the lineup. Then others are just young,” he said. “We’re going to be okay. You just wrestle the best you can.”
KETTLE RUN: Cougars have the numbers Coach Mike Foy has a problem. A really good problem. The Kettle Run Cougar wrestling program is enjoying the highest turnout in the county this winter. Nearly three dozen wrestlers will fill the room with football players now involved. A lot of teaching will be going on: Foy has “an even split between experienced wrestlers and guys who have never wrestled.” The top returnee is Zane O’Connor, who wrestled to third place at 120 pounds in the state meet. Gabe Chumley placed fifth at 170 pounds, and Matt McLaughlin was a state qualifier at 106 pounds. Foy also pointed to Logan Hall, A.J. Breeding and Alec Farwell as others who will be solid contributors. The Cougars also have picked up transfer Alex Smith from state Class 6 power Colonial Forge. Don’t expect Kettle Run to roar out of the gates. The lineup will take time to develop. “We won’t have our full-strength lineup for weeks yet,” Foy said, citing the late-arriving football players and stressing February’s postseason events are the focal points. “We’ll be a completely different team by that time. We’re not worried about that,” the coach said. “We know where everybody will be.”
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Rob Banner named to Horse Industry Board By Betsy Burke Parker
HORSE BRIEFS WINTER SHOWS Series events through March
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Robert Banner, an Orlean resident and longtime president of the Great Meadow Foundation in The Plains, was named to the 12-member Virginia Horse Industry Board last week by Gov. Ralph Northam. The industry group was established in 1994 to promote and develop Virginia’s horse industry. Comprised of leaders in all segments of the industry including association presidents, breeders, discipline groups, and commercial and professional service providers, the board operates through the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Focus is on marketing, supportive legislation, education and research, Banner said. “Sport horses make a significant impact on Virginia’s economy. This isn’t just a hobby; horses are a huge business,” said Banner, the president of the Great Meadow Foundation for 10 years. In total, Virginia’s horse industry has a $1.2 billion impact on the state’s economy according to the 2011 economic impact study conducted by the University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center. The board is financed by the Virginia Horse Industry Promotion and Development Fund generated by an assessment on each Equine Infectious Anemia Test and equine feed checkoff monies. Since 1995, the Board has awarded more than $2 million in grants promoting horses. “I’m honored to be asked to serve,” Banner said. “The responsibility is terribly important, …. geared to the overall scope of equestrianism.” Program director Heather Wheeler said the board is excited about Banner. “He is an experienced and acclaimed equine resource whose contributions go beyond Virginia across the nation and around the world,” she said. A lifelong horseman, Banner grew up in Tennessee, showing hunters and jumpers, foxhunting and riding in point-to-points. He graduated from Vanderbilt in 1980, and worked in publishing at the Horsemen’s Journal, Equus and for 18 years
Picturesque Farm near Warrenton hosts a winter hunter show series on Dec. 1, Jan. 19, Feb. 16, March 30 and April 6. Details are at picturesquefarm.com Elsewhere, Red Gate Farm in Bluemont has hunter shows Dec. 29, Feb. 3, March 3 and April 7, with jumper shows set Jan. 13 and March 17. Red Gate hosts combined tests March 17 and May 19. Visit redgatefarmva.com TWA shows at Frying Pan Park in Herndon include jumpers on Dec. 15 and 29, Jan. 19, Feb. 9 and March 16. Hunter shows are set Dec. 16 and 30, Jan. 20, Feb. 10 and March 17. Find TWA on Facebook to see prize lists. Frying Pan has a jumper series on Dec. 8, Jan. 12, Feb. 2, March 9 and April 6. Hunter shows are Dec. 22, Jan. 26, Feb. 16, March 30 and April 27, with dressage series shows Dec. 23, Jan. 27, Feb. 17, March 31 and April 28. Visit fryingpanequestrian.org
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Great Meadow Foundation president Rob Banner was named to the Virginia Horse Industry Board, which helps promote Virginia’s $1.2 billion horse industry. as publisher of the Chronicle of the Horse in Middleburg. A recent University of Virginia study found that horse owners spend $873 million in annual expenses. Some 1,200 equine events are held in Virginia each year, attracting nearly one million participants and spectators and generating $25 million in revenue. “It’s these kind of studies that drive the board,” Banner noted. “We have a responsibility to make sure Virginia’s leaders know what we bring to the economy.”
Liberty High sophomore Riley Hogan won the Virginia Horse Shows Association and U.S. Equestrian Federation “Medal” equitation classics at the weekend’s Mid-Atlantic Equitation Festival show, taking second in the ASPCA Maclay and winning the Ronnie Mutch scholarship. The 15-year-old Warrenton resident rode Danny Mahon’s Ronaldo.
FAUQUIER GIRLS BASKETBALL PREVIEW
You’re promoted: Snider takes over for Sanders as FHS girls coach By Fred Hodge
Special to the Times
They will be young and short-handed, but they’ll persevere. Rocked by the departure of their head coach a week ago, the Fauquier High girls basketball team sets sail under new management this week, with three-year assistant coach Steve Snider taking over. Snider, whose team opened Tuesday vs. Briar Woods, guides an eight-player squad, led by returning juniors Tiana Minor and Sierra Jones and six freshmen. The school’s administration elevated Snider to head coach after Maurice Sanders issued a resignation statement on Nov. 17. Sanders said he’s moving soon and could not dedicate the necessary coaching time for a second year. Snider and assistant Brian Foddrell are not planning on making appreciable changes. “We are going to keep running the same things we’ve been working here,” Snider said. “We’re trying to instill quick, easy basketball; keep the girls functioning and moving.”
Tiana Minor is back from last winter’s 3-19 team. Six freshmen complete the roster. PHOTO BY RANDY LITZINGER
Sanders was a staunch advocate of pressure defenses, which remains in the game plan. “We want to put the press on,” Snider said, with limited depth meaning it must be used strategically. Snider expects teams will also press the Falcons, who have committed frequent turnovers for many years. The proverbial cupboard is not well stocked, neither is it bare. Minor and Jones are capable veterans in the group, having experience within the system and providing athleticism.
“They’ve been with us since the ninth grade. We are expecting good things out of them including their leadership,” Snider said expectedly. Sanders long had predicted the incoming freshmen would have early impact, and Snider agrees. The Falcons now must place a heavy reliance on them, with a class that includes Skyler Furr, Makyala Foddrell, Skye Corum, Payton Swart, Carly McMurphy and Madeleine Lewis. Bhavika Regetti is another freshman who will sit out the season due to knee surgery.
“They are very aggressive, strong players,” the coach said. “They will help us a lot. It’s shame they did not get to play any JV basketball and have to go straight to varsity.” The schedule appears to be another positive element. With no junior varsity team, many of this season’s games will be played as part of a varsity doubleheader with the Falcon boys. One of the benefits will be a greater number of fans who will watch games. Snider hopes younger athletes will be inspired to continue the sport at the high school level. “I think it will be better for the girls. Get them more excited,” Snider offered. “There’s people in the stands,” he added, noting attendance of fewer than 20 spectators in recent years for some home games. “That’s a big deal for the girls.” The Falcon girls also will receive more support from the student body, whose attendance is much greater for boys games. The squad will have to wait until Dec. 6 before it plays in front of a home crowd, as the three season-opening games are on the road.
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Recalling a Warrentonian’s life well-lived Martin Joseph O’Connell lit the town’s first Christmas tree By John Toler
Associate Editor
It’s doubtful if anyone could be more closely identified with Warrenton in the 20th century than Martin Joseph O’Connell (1884-1987), whose various careers in business, education and public service touched many lives. Born in Oil City, Pennsylvania, O’Connell came to Warrenton in 1911 with his new bride, Blanche Marlowe O’Connell (1885-1976), and moved into the pre-Civil War home at present-day 116 Winchester St. Devout Catholics, they named their property “Derrynane,” after the ancestral home of Catholic Emancipator Daniel L. O’Connell in County Kerry, Ireland. Derrynane remained his “home base” for the rest of Mr. O’Connell’s life, and it is where their children, Virginia (1912-1990), Sister Mary Olive (b. 1913), Martin Jr. (19151982), and C. Blanche (1918-2001) were born. Also, in 1911, O’Connell bought the Warrenton Electric Light and Ice Co. from T. N. and Albert Fletcher. In business since the early 1900s, the business operated 27 street lights and had 50 customers. O’Connell soon expanded the service in and
In May 1984, Martin J. O’Connell, then 100 years old and the oldest member of St. John’s Parish, was assisted by Father Salvatore Ciullo with the burning of the church’s paid-up mortgage. around the town, and later extended the lines to Remington, The Plains and Marshall. He later added the electric plants in Culpeper and Orange to his growing corporation. A sideline of the business was using electrical refrigeration units to produce cakes of ice, which were sold by enterprising peddlers doorto-door. In 1916, Warrenton’s first Community Christmas Tree – a project of the ladies of the Presbyterian and Baptist churches – was illuminated by O’Connell’s electric company.
Interestingly, after the Warrenton Fire Company was organized in 1924, a steam whistle attached to one of the boilers at the electric plant was used to summon the volunteers: a short blast meant the fire was in town, while a long blast meant it was out in the county. For several years, O’Connell operated Warrenton’s first movie theater in the new Town Hall, built on Courthouse Square after the 1909 fire and commonly known as “The Opera House.” Admission was 25 cents for a reserved seat or 15 cents
The Warrenton Electric Light and Ice Company It wasn’t until the late 19th century that smaller towns like Warrenton got electrical service. By then, the major engineering problems had been worked out by competitors Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse, and local entrepreneurs began building generation plants and stringing power lines. Brothers Albert (1841-1917) and Thaddeus N. Fletcher (1843-1920) brought the first electrical utility to Warrenton about 1900, when they built the Warrenton Electric Light and Ice Company on present-day Franklin Street below the Warrenton depot. It was a good location, with easy access to the Warrenton Branch Railway, where they could receive deliveries of heavy electrical equipment and supplies, and the coal burned at the plant. Like many of the smaller electric companies of the day, excess electricity was used to power on-site refrigeration units to produce ice. The business grew, and by 1911, when the Fletcher brothers sold the business to Martin J. O’Connell, the plant was supplying the electricity for 27 street lamps in the town and about 50 customers. According to Deed Book 105, pages
Martin J. O’Connell In 1930. for general seating. O’Connell often gave benefit shows for charities. These were “silent” films, accompanied by a piano player, which included local boys Hunter Bowman or Sam Appleton. When the Warrenton Rotary Club was founded in 1927, O’Connell was one of the charter members. O’Connell’s success in the electric power business did not go unnoticed. In 1930, his electricity plants were merged with the Virginia Public Service Co., and he was made executive vice president and general manager of the corporation’s Eastern Shore Public Service Co. Over the next three decades, he was on the boards of several other electric companies, as well as serving as a director of regional pulp and milling companies. He was elected president of the Virginia Ice Manufacturers Association and vice president of the Virginia Public Utilities Association. See O’CONNELL, Page 20
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Recalling a Warrentonian’s life well-lived O’CONNELL, from Page 19 Like her husband, Blanche O’Connell was also active in the community. She chaired the Fauquier Chapter of the American Red Cross from 1940-1955 and served as honorary chairman until 1976. She was the organist at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church for more than 50 years and one of the founders and first presidents of the Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company Ladies’ Auxiliary. Martin J. O’Connell commenced a new career in education, teaching mathematics at Bealeton High School in the late 1950s and later was the assistant principal at Warrenton High School. He was a substitute teacher at Fauquier High School after it opened in 1963, and also tutored struggling students in math and algebra at Derrynane. Completing his teaching career, in 1967, O’Connell was recognized as the oldest member of the Fauquier Retired Teachers Association. Still ready to accept a challenge, in 1968, Martin J. O’Connell was appointed to the fledgling Fauquier County Water and Sanitation Authority, serving as its chairman until 1976. Upon retiring from the board, he was presented with a resolution from the WSA, noting that he had “guided the authority from its formative years,” and expressing “… gratitude and appreciation for his devotion to the citizens of Fauquier County throughout his long and valuable career.” Other civic activities included serving as a director, president and national counselor of the Warrenton Chamber of Commerce. In 1984, he was presented a 55-year service pin by the American Red Cross, includ-
This building at 12 Culpeper St., left, was acquired by M.J. O’Connell in 1918, and served as offices for several businesses, including the local telephone and electric service companies over the years. This is how the building appeared when he sold it to Maj. Roy Duhart in 1944. Derrynane, a pre-Civil War residence on Winchester Street, right, was the M.J. O’Connell family home for many years. ing 25 years as treasurer of the Fauquier Chapter. When Mr. O’Connell celebrated his 95th birthday in 1979, it was noted in an editorial in The Fauquier Democrat, “As much as any other resident, the life of M. J. O’Connell has represented the growth and change of Warrenton and Fauquier County for three-quarters of a century. He has contributed as much as any other person to that change, and to the well-being and economic health of the community.” After a long life of service to his community that took many forms, Martin J. O’Connell died on Nov. 4, 1987, at Derrynane at the age of 103. Contact John Toler at jtoler@ fauquier.com
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No longer ‘Negro Run,’ Culpeper stream gets a new name By Anita L. Sherman Community Editor
The research started last spring, prompted by Craig Anderson, president of ERM and Associates. The result, several months later, is a change that renames a nearly 4-mile long stream near Jeffersonton in Culpeper County from “Negro Run” to “Fishback Run,” a moniker that reflects the waterway’s original owner, Frederick Fishback. Anderson was notified in October that the U.S. Board on Geographic Names, at its Oct. 11 meeting, had approved the name change. The new name has been made official in the Geographic Names Information System, the nation’s geographic names repository, searchable online at www. geonames.usgs.gov. ERM & Associates, which has an office in Warrenton, is a full-service land and easement acquisition company that has been acquiring property rights for customers since 1973. Its customers include municipalities, utility providers, airport authorities, green energy providers and private developers. Anderson noted the stream’s name on maps of land being developed nearby. He initiated the name change by bringing it to the attention of Culpeper County Supervisor Brad Rosenberger (Jefferson District) for suggestions. Rosenberger, in turn, recommended Perry Cabot, a local historian who has lived 25 years in Culpeper and has a reputation for his detailed research on a number of topics. Cabot, a history buff and 28year Army veteran, gladly took on the task. Delving into property
surveys dating back to the 1700s, Cabot determined the property the stream traverses was originally assigned to Frederick Fishback and his heirs. Cabot’s research, coupled with Anderson’s willingness to navigate the bureaucratic process with the U.S. Board on Geographic Names, brought about the name change, a result that pleases both. “Personally, for a variety of reasons, I could not have been happier to do this work,” said Cabot. “My northern background and Army career both instilled in me a respect for humanity to which certain terms common in early U.S. history do not comport.” There is also a stream named “Negro Run” in Fauquier County near Somerville, but there’s no geographic connection between it and what is now Fishback Run in Culpeper County. According to Cabot, Fishback Run flows from Western Culpeper almost due east, terminating in the Rappahannock River at the South Wales Golf Course. The Negro Run in Fauquier, located north of Somerville, flows north into Town Run and then into Cedar Run. Historically, “Negro” was a common term applied long ago, even in Great Britain, for any creek with very dark water. With his research complete and the name of the Culpeper stream now changed, Cabot said he sees an opportunity for Fauquier historians and supervisors to take on the task of researching the stream to find a new name “to both rectify a sociological wrong and to provide a historical reference.” To read Cabot’s full report, go to fauquier.com
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Middleburg couple creates candles in creamers By Vicky Moon
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I’ll admit to being a bit sappy when it comes to memories and gifts. Feeling more nostalgic this year, I decided to do some upcycling, turning a cherished item such as a teacup into a better use. After all, when was the last time I used good china to serve tea? In 30-plus years, never! I prefer espresso in demitasse cups. While strolling through the Archwood Green Barns farmers market in The Plains recently, I met Dave and Christine Jennings. Their business, called Rural Squirrel Candle, displayed a table full of hand-made candles in old china creamers and teacups. Ding, ding, ding went my brain. “If I bring you my teacups can you fill them for me?” Of course, they offered. I also learned they’re neighbors just down the road, though in 30-plus years, we had never met. That’s all changed now. I gave them some of my “wedding china” – Spode Consul cobalt teacups and a footed cup and saucer “Heritage” by Noritake. I was so excited, I told my dear friend Lynne Donovan, a fabulous artist who lives in Middleburg, all about it. We’ll get back to her in a moment, but first a bit about the Jenningses. They met in 1974 while at Virginia Tech. Dave was a 1972 graduate with a bachelor’s degree in science education. Christine was on the cusp of earning a bachelor’s in English, with a minor in art. They entered the job force working together for a small firm in the mid1970s. It “allowed us to travel throughout the country doing systems analysis work,” Dave said. After three months in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, they made an important decision to “move where we wanted to live rather than just a place convenient to work.” They fell in love with the Middleburg area. So much so, that in addition to their work, they opened the Plant Store on Washington Street in 1977. They had great help and worked the shop on weekends. It was, Dave recalled, “a wonderful opportunity to become a part of the
Benefits of essential oils The essential oils used by Rural Squirrel are the product of steam-distillation, the same process used to make brandy and other liquors. It takes huge amounts of the base plants, like lavender, to produce very small amounts of essential oils. All are natural plant-based candles, no dyes or synthetic chemicals. There are eight fragrances that reflect rural living: The Jennings’ descriptions: • Fresh Lavender – 100 percent pure lavender essential oil is a favorite. Our home herb garden always includes some lavender. • Virginia Cedarwood – This is the only
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AcustomorderfromRuralSquirrelCandleofmother’sfootedcupandsaucerset“Heritage,”byNoritake,isnowascentedcandleforafriend. Middleburg community.” Three years ago, Dave, 68, and Christine, 67, retired. “A highlight of our careers was managing and supporting the development and implementation of Virginia’s Child Support Enforcement system in 1994, which is still in production,” Dave said, adding that North Carolina and Wisconsin now also use it. And now, back to the candles. Kate, their youngest daughter, has an online (shopnanin.com) and brickand-mortar fashion business (Na Nin, in Richmond). Each time they visited, she put them to work making candles. “We found candle-making to be both challenging and creative,” Dave said. A year ago, they launched Rural Squirrel Candle on the web and at local markets in Middleburg, Ber-
ryville in Clarke County, Charlottesville, Manassas and The Village Market at the Inn at Little Washington. Their commute from home to the Green Barns is three miles. “We both have had demanding careers,” Dave said, “and we’re now enjoying working at our own pace on products that express our own creativity.” They also enjoy the direct contact with customers at the markets. And their eight fragrances remind people of scents they’ve encountered in their past lives and travels – fresh lavender, Virginia cedarwood and balsam fir needle. The kitchen in their mother-inlaw apartment serves as their workshop. The expanding inventory has taken over the dining room and storage room equal to 500 square feet dedicated to candles. They begin with soy wax, which burns cleaner and longer than both
cedarwood tree that provides aromatherapeutic benefits. Native to the mid-Atlantic we have several growing on our fence lines. • Balsam Fir Needle – This essential oil comes from distillation of pine needles and gives off a pure pine aroma that reminds us of a balled and burlapped Christmas tree that was in our living room in the late 1980s. We planted that tree in the yard and it is now 50 feet tall! • Cooks Garden – Combines equal amounts of lavender and rosemary essential oils for a fragrance that makes us want to cook some comfort food. • Lemon Tonic – This blend of lemon
and eucalyptus essential oils cleans the air and opens up your air passages. Reminds us of spiked lemonade on a summer evening. • Winter’s Breath – A lavender and eucalyptus blend that helps you to relax and breathe. • Springhouse Mint – Spring mowing near our springhouse fills the air with the smell of mint. This combination of spearmint and orange essential oils re-creates that memory. • Sunday Morning – A blend of cinnamon and orange pays homage to our favorite Sunday breakfast of cinnamon toast with orange juice.
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HUMBLE BEGINNINGS When it first opened 30 years ago, the Fauquier Campus of Lord Fairfax Community College in Warrenton consisted of a couple acres and an alfalfa barn converted into two small classrooms, a computer lab, a miniscule office and a library that had previously served as a corncrib. The land and barn had been donated by Bob Sowder, a real-estate agent and farmer. In those first few years, any resources the physical facilities may have lacked were made up for by the resourcefulness and flexibility of the faculty and staff. English professor Kim Lewis fondly recalls those days. “Weirdly, as much as I’m sure I griped, I have really fond memories of being there during that time,” she recalls. Lewis and the math adjunct shared a very thin wall, which had a white board on either side. “When I would be writing on the white board – which was actually the wall – and he would be writing on his white board, we would get into these funny white board/dry erase wars,” she says. “The classrooms were really small. If the classroom was completely full, we couldn’t shut the door.” This year’s Distinguished
Alumni Award recipient Renée Culbertson, who graduated with an associate of applied science degree in management in 2000, says it was vital to arrive early to class. “Latecomers were often relegated to the back and had to peer around support columns to see the instructor,” she says. “Windows and doors tended to be drafty, so I would dress in layers to keep warm. I often recognized the adjunct professors as community leaders, and fellow students as coworkers and neighbors.” Now the president of Allegany College of Maryland, former LFCC administrator Cindy Bambara thinks that although a cramped converted barn was not an ideal setting for a college, it was a unique place to carry out the important mission of LFCC. “Transforming lives is at the heart of the community college mission,” says Bambara. “Even a musty old barn door is worth opening if hope is waiting for you on the other side.” In those first years, it would have been hard to forget the campus’s former life as a farm. Not only was a career certificate in beef cattle production offered, sometimes cows from a neighboring pasture wandered onto campus. LFCC alumnus Jack Mallam recalls taking his now-wife to
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Eight years after LFCC opened, work began on the 62,000-square-foot Paul and Sheila Wolk Hall. The new building, which included the Bob G. Sowder Library and the Rose Loeb Student Center, was officially dedicated in October 1999.
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163 Fauquier County residents graduated from LFCC in May 2018, including 20 high school students earning dual enrollment 736 high school students in Fauquier County taking college classes in 2017-18 thanks to dual enrollment 86 Fauquier County residents employed by LFCC 48 scholarships given to Fauquier County residents in 2017-2018 $805,000 in total aid without loans provided to Fauquier County residents.
see his college in “the Barn” on her first visit to Warrenton. She thought the building’s title was simply a colloquialism, and was shocked to see that it indeed was a farm building. “I said, ‘No, it’s a barn; there were dairy cows in here 10 years ago,’” laughs Mallam, who is vice president of sales and service operations at Puffinbarger Insurance and a former board member of the LFCC Educational Foundation. “LFCC is such an asset to the community,” adds Mallam, a U.S. Navy veteran who earned his bachelor’s degree from George Mason University. “Lord Fairfax is the difference between having the chance to go on to higher education and not having that chance. It has a real impact.” CAMPUS GROWTH AND SUCCESS “Even though the facility was horrible, there was very much esprit de corps,” Professor Kim Lewis says. “While we would laugh about the walls being wobbly, the whole endeavor never felt amusing. It felt like we were building something.” Lord Fairfax was indeed building something in Fauquier County – and hasn’t stopped. Its presence grew by 50 acres in 1993 when the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors bought more of Sowder’s land to create a landfill and to expand the campus footprint. Eleven years after the creation of the Fauquier Campus, the 62,000-squarefoot Paul and Sheila Wolk Hall opened in 1999. Besides adding classrooms, more computer labs and the Bob G. Sowder Library, Wolk Hall also included a student center on the lower level, named the Rose Loeb Center. During the 25th anniversary celebration of the Fauquier Campus in 2013, the family of
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the late William A. Hazel, Sr., announced a $1 million gift to support a new building. The LFCC Educational Foundation received $3 million in private donations from businesses and individuals, including a $1 million gift from the PATH Foundation. The General Assembly approved $17 million in construction funds in 2016. When Eleanor C. and William A. Hazel Hall opens in 2020, the campus will have a new 40,000-squarefoot academic building for science, health professions, and engineering. Its conference center will provide much-needed space for large campus and community events. In the meantime, the original Barn remains a vital space on campus. Thanks to a recent renovation, the building has an improved HVAC system, a kitchenette, expanded storage, new windows, and a large covered “back porch” with cheerful red barn doors.. A BRIGHT FUTURE It’s fair to say Lord Fairfax has become an integral member of the Fauquier County community – providing its citizens with a high-quality, yet affordable, education and helping to meet the economic needs of the area. What started as an endeavor with just 17 students has grown to include more than 3,000 students enrolled in credit and Workforce Solutions programs. In 2015, LFCC created a new leadership position for the growing Fauquier Campus, and Chris Coutts became the first campus provost. That same year, LFCC opened another site in Fauquier County, this one at Vint Hill, offering a variety of in-demand programs, such as surgical technology, cybersecurity, and the new heavy equipment operator program. LFCC
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Warrenton Chorale performs ‘Christmas in Music’ concert this weekend By Alice Felts
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Lift your hearts with music this holiday season by attending the “Christmas in Music” performance of the Warrenton Chorale. Accompanied with the BRAVA Handbell Ensemble and the P.B. Smith Honor Choir, the Chorale will perform Thursday, Nov. 29, and Friday, Nov. 30, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 1, at 3 p.m. All performances will be at the Warrenton United Methodist Church, 341 Church St., in Warrenton. The Chorale is celebrating its 65th anniversary and will be featuring a world premiere choral work by composer Ralph Manuel, composed exclusively for the Chorale’s anniversary. John Maerhofer will be the artistic director, performing in his last concert with the Chorale. Very experienced and knowledgeable, Maerhofer has been with the Chorale since 2012, preceding former director Steve Aiello. Dick March had originally started the group and Barbara Stinson took over for the following 33
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The Warrenton Chorale numbers more than 75 members. years. A new director following Maerhofer will be announced after the first of the year. There will also be familiar pieces by the handbells, conducted by Bob Schoenike. Schoenike, certified by the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers, has directed the handbell choir since 2003. The elementary school children’s choir of nearly 30 members and directed by Kim Payne will also sing
various favorite selections for the audience to enjoy. The Warrenton Chorale is a community, nonprofit organization established in 1953. A non-auditioning choral group, the Chorale was first started by local choir members from area churches and has grown to more than 75 members who perform in both the Christmas programs, as well as in an annual spring concert. Chorale members are known to enjoy their involvement in the productions. Longtime member Joan Broughton has sung in the Chorale for 52 years, and a half dozen other members have sung for three decades. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children (kindergarten through 12th grade). While tickets will be available at the door, it would be advisable to purchase them ahead at one of the following stores: G. Whillikers Toys, Great Harvest Bread, Deja Brew, Oak View National Bank and New Baltimore Animal Hospital. For more information, contact the church office at 540-347-1367
Teacups, mugs and memories: Middleburg couple creates candles in creamers CANDLES, from Page 21 Hello! I can’t wait to give my teacup Christmas gifts. And now, back to my friend Lynne. In 1982, she made an impulse purchase of Christmas mugs for her three children, then aged 4, 7 and 12. “They were decorated with adorable animals bearing colorfully-wrapped presents,” she said. “In my mind, they caught the childish anticipation of Christmas. “We used those mugs a week or so before and after Christmas for hot chocolate (and eventually cof-
fee) until the last child left home and they were relegated to the highest shelf in a cupboard I never opened.” While unpacking from a recent move, she found the mugs and remembered the childish joy in the tradition of their arrival every year to greet the season. How could she throw them away? Lynne recently ran into Dave at the Middleburg Market while he was packing up. She asked him to wait while she sprinted home to retrieve the cherished mugs. “The children’s minds are going to
be blown when they receive the mugs as stocking stuffers this year, now filled with balsam scented candles,” she said. “I can’t wait to see their faces and hear those memories come spilling out.” Vicky Moon can be reached at vickyannmoon@aol.com
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‘Celtic Christmas Concert’ set for Dec. 2
Celtic musicians Linn Barnes and Allison Hampton perform their annual ‘Celtic Christmas Consort,’ a selection of ancient and traditional Christmas music, at the Castleton Theatre House on Sunday, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m. Pictured, left to right: Steve Bloom, Linn Barnes, Allison Hampton, Joseph Cunliffe, all members of the Celtic Consort.
Celtic musicians Linn Barnes and Allison Hampton will be joined by WETA radio and television personality Robert Aubry Davis as they perform their annual “Celtic Christmas Concert” Sunday, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m., at Castleton. The Castleton in Performance concert series welcomes back the local Celtic favorite, which has been described by The Washington Post as “a Washington institution” for their memorable Christmas concerts. This year’s concert was moved to 6 p.m. to accommodate Christmas in Little Washington, which includes a parade, local food vendors, and an artisan market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The parade begins at 1:30 p.m. “The whole town will be buzzing with the spirit of the holidays,” said Castleton CEO and Artistic Director Dietlinde Turban Maazel. “This year, we moved our concert back so people could enjoy
the parade, and then join us for warming cider and the sounds of the season.” This year’s Celtic Christmas Concert program includes ancient and traditional Western European works, as well as more familiar treats, including “Silent Night” and “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.” During the concert, Davis will read from holiday selections by contemporary poets, including Langston Hughes and Dylan Thomas. Ticket prices for this CiP concert are $15 to $35, and the concert will be held in the Theatre House at Castleton (663 Castleton View Road, Castleton). Call Connie Payne at 540-937-3454 for more information and visit www.CastletonFestival.org to purchase tickets. “We are so pleased this Christmas concert has become a yearly tradition,” said Hampton. “We love to play for our friends and neighbors in the Rappahannock County community.”
St. James’ Adult Choir performs Handel’s ‘Messiah’
The adult choir at St. James’ Episcopal Church in Warrenton has been rehearsing for months. Under the tutelage of organist and music director Jesse Ratcliffe, they will perform Handel’s “Messiah” on Sunday, Dec. 9, at 4 p.m. at the church, 73 Culpeper St. in Warrenton. Handel’s most recognized work is undoubtedly his three-part oratorio (a sacred, non-staged opera) “The Messiah.” He composed this work, at age 61, in less than a month – between Aug. 22 and Sept. 14, 1741. The biblical texts were compiled by Charles Jennens, a member of the English aristocracy, a devout and studied Christian, as well as a significant patron of the arts. The entire work premiered in Dublin, Ireland, at The Great Music Hall on April 13, 1742, at the invitation of the Duke of Devonshire as a benefit concert aiding three major charities. The first part of the oratorio narrates the telling of
St. James music director Jesse Ratcliffe will conduct the adult choir and 8-piece ensemble for their performance of The Messiah
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Christ’s birth to the heralding of good news to the shepherds and closes with the comfort of the peaceable kingdom Christ brought to earth. As a closer, the “Hallelujah Chorus” will be added to part one. The St. James’ Choir and section leaders, who will double as soloists, and an eight-piece chamber ensemble will present this thrilling piece of music fit for the season. The event is free, and all are welcome.
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UPCOMING EVENTS Send your events to asherman@fauquier. com at least a week in advance. Entries need to include address and contact number. Visit www.fauquier.com for more events. Thursday, Nov. 29 Christmas in Music, Warrenton Chorale: 7:30 p.m. Warrenton United Methodist Church, 341 Church St., Warrenton. Warrenton Chorale celebrating its 65th anniversary featuring BRAVA Handbell Ensemble and P.B. Smith Honor Choir. Repeats Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 1 at 3 p.m. Tickets $15 adults, $5 children K-12. Tickets available at several local retailers. Visit www.WarrentonChorale.org St. James’ Episcopal School Preview Days: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 73 Culpeper St. Warrenton. Admissions start in January for the 20192020 school year for preschool (age 2) through fifth grade. Small classes, Christian environment with focus on academics, service learning, and character development. See the school in action. RSVP appreciated but not required. Come visit Nov. 28-30. Visit www.saintjamesepiscopalschool.org or phone 540-347-3855 Benefit for Kevin Whitener: 5 p.m. 4197-A1 Winchester Road, Marshall. Old Salem Café is hosting a benefit for Kevin Whitener, longtime Fauquier County cook who is unable to work due to health issues. Medical bills are mounting. There will be raffles, music and a portion of sales directed to his expenses. Visit www. oldsalemcafe.com or phone 540-364-8150 Friday, Nov. 30 “She Loves Me”: 7:30 p.m. 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton. Fauquier Community Theatre presents the holiday musical “She Loves Me” from Nov. 30-Dec. 16. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets are for reserved seating and are available online at: www.FCTstage.org or by calling 540-349-8760. Prices are $18 for students and senior citizens and $20 for adults. The Christmas Story: 6 p.m. 130 Haiti St., Warrenton. Warrenton Gospel Partnership hosts, “Stories in the Park: The Christmas Story.” You can walk through a shadow nativity at Eva Walker Park. Wear a costume and have
Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | November 28, 2018 your picture taken in a live nativity scene. Enjoy hot cocoa, cookies and Christmas carols. Repeats Saturday, Dec.1, at 8:30 p.m. Free. Visit www.warrentongospelpartnership.net Christmas Parade, opening of GumDrop Square: 6 p.m. Santa travels down Main Street in his horse-drawn carriage. Children are invited to turn on battery-powered candle or flashlight to illuminate Old Town. Lighting of the town Christmas tree and opening of GumDrop Square. Visit www.oldtownwarrenton.org Fauquier SPCA Rabies and Microchip Clinic: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 9350 Rogues Road, Midland. $15/rabies and $25/microchip. Please have dogs on leashes and cats in carriers. Cash and money orders preferred. Visit fspca@ fauquierSPCA.com or contact 540-788-9000 Saturday, Dec. 1 GumDrop Square: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Santa’s Secret Shop is open for photos and shopping with the elves. Held at John Barton Payne Building in Warrenton. Visit www.oldtownwarrenton.org Donkey Kicking Cancer event: 4:30-9 p.m. Remington Lions Club. Fundraiser dinner to help the Gallagher Family. Chris is battling Stage 4 lung cancer. He and family have been active in the community for more than 14 years. Big ticket raffle, dance, silent auction and more. Pre-buy tickets at Team-Gallagher.com and get five extra door prize entries. Tickets are $20/ single, $35/couple. Six tickets for $100. To learn more or buy tickets, contact Heather Mullins at 540-439-2602 or info@team-gallagher.com Piedmont Singers 20th Anniversary Concert – Handel’s “Messiah”: Saturday performance at 5 p.m., Sunday performance at 3 p.m. 105 East Washington St., Middleburg. Piedmont Singers, a musical outreach of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Middleburg celebrates its 20th anniversary by performing the Christmas portion of Handel’s beloved oratorio “Messiah,” conducted by Wendy Oesterling and accompanied by a small chamber orchestra. Tickets are not required. A free-will donation of $15 is recommended. Contact: 540-687-6297 Grace Miller Annual Craft Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sixty vendors and crafters. Pictures with Santa. For vendor information, email pto. gracemiller@gmail.com “The Nutcracker”: 4 p.m. 705 Waterloo Road, Warrenton. Centre Company features
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Cory Stearns in “Nutcracker” performances held at Fauquier High School. Teresa Carlson, 15, from Kettle Run High School will perform with a host of the Lasley dancers including her 17-year-old sister, Julia. Tickets are $25/ adults and $20/children. Repeats Dec. 2, 8, and 9. To purchase tickets, visit centrenutcracker.com or phone 540-905-8311 Holiday Entertainment in Bealeton: 1 p.m. Christmas Parade between Rite Aid and Food Lion. After the parade, enjoy first post-parade festival featuring free refreshments, live entertainment, children’s activities, craft stations and merchant discounts. Visit www.Bealeton.info Holiday Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 8695 Old Dumfries Road. Come to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Catlett for the now-famous Sweet Shop with lots of cookies, candies and cakes. Vendors will also be there with crafts, gifts and decorations. Lunch will be available. Contact Connie a cmgager@yahoo.com Santa at the Caboose: 5-7 p.m. Warrenton Branch Greenway. Visit with Santa Claus in Warrenton’s vintage railroad caboose. Sponsored by Fauquier County Parks and Rec. Come for cookies, hot chocolate, carolers, roasted marshmallows and music. Breakfast with Santa: 9 a.m.-noon. 6809 Airlie Road, Warrenton. Airlie Center puts on a bountiful breakfast, oodles of activities for the kids in Santa’s workshop, including cookie decorating. $45/adults, $15/children 5-12, free for those under 5. Visit www.airlie.com Sunday, Dec. 2 Sunday Sketch: 2-4 p.m. 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg. Free drawing session in the National Sporting Museum galleries led by local artists. All ages and artistic abilities welcome. Materials provided. Register with ABarnes@NationalSporting.org. For more details, visit NationalSporting.org Woodbridge Flute Choir: 3 p.m. 15305 Vint Hill Road. Greenwich Presbyterian Church. Free-will offerings benefit Farthest Corners, a nonprofit organization providing help to displaced Burmese citizens. Visit www.woodbridgeflutechoir.org Santa Brunch Buffet: 10:15 a.m.-2 p.m. 380 Broadview Ave. Warrenton. Fabulous brunch offerings at McMahon’s. Children can visit with Santa, receive a small gift while you get their photo.
Baked goodies will be distributed by Christmas elf that they can decorate while you enjoy your meal. Adults and children over 12 – $31.95, Children 6-12 – $12.95. Children 5 years and under eat free. Phone 540-347-7200 to make a reservation or visit www.mcmahonsirishpub.com Wednesday, Dec. 5 Lights for Life: 7 p.m. 9236 Tournament Drive, Warrenton. The Lights for Life Celebration continues to grow over the years. This year’s event will be held at the Fauquier Springs Country Club. Contact Darlene with the Fauquier Hospital Auxiliary at 540-303-1290. Thursday, Dec. 6 Sheriff’s Town Hall: 7:30 p.m. 200 E. Marshall St. Remington. Fauquier County Sheriff Bob Mosier will conduct a “town hall” meeting at the volunteer fire/rescue station. Held regularly, the sheriff will share investigation updates, crime prevention tips, traffic safety as well as address citizen questions. For more information, contact Sgt. James Hartman at 540-422-8660. Saturday, Dec. 8 Breakfast with Santa: 8-11 a.m. 5073 Jeffersonton Road, Jeffersonton. The Jeffersonton Community Center will hold its monthly allyou-can-eat breakfast. Santa will join the fun from 8:15-10 a.m. Bring the children for a visit with Santa and country breakfast featuring eggs, bacon, sausage gravy, biscuits, fried apples, crepes, pancakes, pastries, orange juice and coffee. $8/adults, $5/children 6-12, under 6 is free. All welcome. Contact: 540-937-9979 Catlett Community Christmas Dinner: 5-8 p.m. 3558 Catlett Road, Catlett. Join us for a Christmas celebration with friends and neighbors. Bring your favorite dish to share. Lighting of the tree is at 5 p.m. with carol singing. Santa arrives at 6:30 p.m. Silent auction, door prizes, gifts from Santa’s bag. Memorial Roll Ceremony is at 7:30 p.m. Music by Ashby Kyle. Come share Catlett’s rich culture. Meet with new and old friends. Sunday, Dec. 9 Handel’s “Messiah”: 4 p.m. 73 Culpeper St., Warrenton. The adult choir at St. James’ Episcopal Church, under the leadership of music director and organist Jesse Ratcliffe, will perform Part 1 of Handel’s “Messiah,” accompanied by strings, organ, harpsichord and trumpet. Halleluiah! Free. Contact: 540-347-4342
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New to our shelves; destined for your table Following Pinterest boards and Instagram feeds may have replaced the old recipe box crammed with magazine clippings, but if the holds for our new and upcoming cookbooks are any indication, print cookbooks are here to stay. If you’re looking for some inspiration in the kitchen, try out some recipes from these new and forthcoming books at Fauquier County Public Library. I had a feeling that “All-Time Best Dinners for Two” (from Cook’s Illustrated) would be a big hit, and I was right! If you’re an empty nester, a couple without children, or living with college roommates, recipes that serve four to six people can result in wasted food or improperly prepared food (or an over-reliance on microwave meals/prepared foods), not to mention leftover fatigue. Not only does this practical book include recipes, but it also gives smart advice on how to shop for a small household. “Homefront Cooking: Recipes, Wit, and Wisdom From American Veterans and Their Loved Ones” by Tracey Enerson Wood is filled with family stories, recipes and military traditions from the Civil War to present-day conflicts. The organization of the recipes makes browsing easy and fun with categories like “Things That Can be Made in a Hurry,” “Healthy Choices,”
“Dishes Meant to be Shared,” and “What Gets Us Through Difficult Times,” among others. One of the most eagerly anticipated cookbooks by our patrons and library staff alike is the new “Red Truck Bakery Cookbook: Gold-Standard Recipes from America’s Favorite Rural Bakery” by Brian Noyes with Nevin Martell. This beautifully designed book includes recipes from the bakery’s most popular treats (as well as some of Noyes’ favorite recipes from home) and short introductions for each recipe. While he does make some very specific recommendations for ingredients that might require some hunting, substitutions and easily attainable ingredients for most recipes (and helpful hints) are also provided. Thanks to Noyes, who donated several copies of his popular book, the library can keep pace with patron demand. If museum cafes are known for anything, they’re mostly known for serving overpriced food that’s “OK” at best. The cafes at the Museum of the American Indian and the National Museum of African-American History and Culture are the exception and have becomes destination dining in their own right. Reflecting the cultures celebrated in their museums, the cafes were designed to serve authen-
tically inspired dishes using locally-sourced food. “Sweet Home Cafe Cookbook: A Celebration of African-American Cooking” by Albert Lukas and Jessica B. Harris includes recipes from the NMAAHC’s cafe and showcases the variety of African-American cuisine. Most people are comfortable offering vegetarian options, especially with the semi-vegetarian/“Meatless Monday” trends that have been popular for years, but trying to accommodate vegan guests can be intimidating. “Vegan Christmas” by Gaz Oakley to the rescue. Recipes for Christmas morning and full vegan Christmas meal plans, including dessert, are included. For a more complete list of cookbooks recently added to the library’s collection, check out my recent blog, “Tasty Titles: New Cookbooks for the Holidays.” There’s still time to add a few cookbooks to your shelves by stopping by The Book Cellar, the used bookstore in Warrenton operated by Friends of the Fauquier Library. All cookbooks are halfprice; sale proceeds benefit Fauquier County Public Library. Bon appétit! – Jennifer Schultz Angoli, Collection Services Development Librarian, Fauquier County Public Library.
Calendar: Nov. 28-Dec. 4
Wednesday, Nov. 28 Half Pints Story Time 10:30-11 a.m. (B) 2’s & 3’s Together Story Time 10:30-11:15 a.m. (W) Bealeton Adult Writing Group Session 3:30-6 p.m. (B) Homework Help for school-age children 5-7 p.m. (B) English-as-a-second-language class, 6-8 p.m. (W) 6:30-8 p.m. (JM) Thursday, Nov. 29 Preschool Story Time 10:30-11 a.m. (B) (W) GED classes 5:30-8 p.m. (B) * Friday, Nov. 30 Book Cellar open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (JBP) Preschool Story Time 10:30-11 a.m. (JM) Saturday, Dec. 1 Book Cellar open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (JBP) Bealeton Library Holiday Open House 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (B) Piedmont Railroaders Train Exposition 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (B-Depot) Sunday, Dec. 2 Piedmont Railroaders Train Exposition 1-5 p.m. (B-Depot) Monday, Dec. 3 Baby Steps 10:30-11 a.m. (W) Scrabble for Adults 6-8 p.m. (JM) Great Books discussion group 7-8:30 p.m. (W) Tuesday, Dec. 4 Half Pints Story Time 10:30-11 a.m. (W) Marshall Adult Writing Group 1-3 p.m. (JM) Santa Visits and Annual Holiday Program 5-8 p.m. (B) Piedmont Railroaders Train Exposition 5-8 p.m. (B-Depot) Pajama Story Time 6-7 p.m. (W) * Registration is required B – Bealeton branch library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton JM – John Marshall branch library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall W – Warrenton central library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton JBP – John Barton Payne Building, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton For full program descriptions, visit fauquierlibrary. org or pick up a calendar of events from any library location.
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30th annual St. Nicholas Day sale is Saturday Thanksgiving Day was super nice! We were fortunate to share the day with our “adopted family” who are so kind and helpful to us. We can choose our friends as family but not everyone is so lucky. The 30th annual St. Nicholas Day sale will be held at Leeds Episcopal Church Parish Hall on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Please visit and make some great purchases from the vendors. There will be a great variety of items and baked goodies to choose from. Proceeds will benefit the scholarship fund for youngsters who wish to attend camps at Shrinemont (that lovely diocesan conference center near Mt. Jackson) during the summer.
ANNE DAVIS MARKHAM HUME ORLEAN 540-364-1828 hlfmhouse@aol.com The Orlean Community Trail System will sponsor the annual Tramp Roast and evening festivities on Saturday, Dec. 1, starting at 2 pm. in the field across from the Orlean Cemetery on John Barton Payne Road. The stew is comprised of all sorts of goodies which are prepared in a large pot. Those attending are asked to bring a salad or side dish to
Enjoy the Marshall Christmas Parade Saturday I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoyed their time with lots of family, friends and good food! Eddie and I spent our holiday in Williamsburg. While it was extremely cold, we enjoyed the warm atmosphere of the Williamsburg charm, plus a little shopping, so the weekend was great! It’s NOT too late to send me your entry for the Annual Marshall Christmas Parade on Dec. 1. Begin your day with a hearty Breakfast with Santa at 7:30 a.m. at the fire station and then find your seat on Main Street for the parade at 11 a.m. For info, contact marshallchristmasparade@gmail.com. And a great finish to the day on Dec. 1 will be “Swinging into the Holidays” at Marshall Community Center with the Silver Tones! The concert will be from 7 to 9:30 p.m. For more info, visit www.silvertonesswingband.com. Enjoy some music at the Warrenton Chorale Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 2 at 3 p.m. at the Warrenton United Meth-
BRENDA PAYNE MARSHALL THE PLAINS 540-270-1795 marshallvanews@gmail.com odist Church. For more, visit www. warrentonchorale.org. Begin or finish your shopping at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church’s Annual Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 30, from noon to 6 p.m. and on Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church is at 6451 Main St., The Plains. And while you are out shopping, please keep A Little Heart Charity in The Plains in mind. They are hosting a Children’s Winter Coat Drive for the children in our county that need some warmth this year. Drop off any new or gently used jacket/coat to The Plains Market Gas Station at 6470 Main St. in The Plains. Help keep these children warm this winter. I’m sure that I’ve missed birthdays and anniversaries this week,
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accompany the stew. Here’s how the group will help those in need during the holiday season: those who come are asked to bring canned goods or other staples which will be donated to the Fauquier Food Bank. Well behaved pets are welcome, on leash, for a Blessing of the Animals at 2:30 p.m. Bundle up! It could be quite chilly as the evening progresses. The Village Green will have the annual Christmas Open House on Thursday, Dec. 6, from 6-9 p.m. Sandy’s special greeter, Charlie, will be on hand for extra petting plus there are all sorts of wonderful gift items available to help make your holiday special. Celebrate a Country Christmas On Saturday, Dec. 8, at Trough Hill Baptist Church, 12283 Crest Hill Road. Music will be provided by
Gospel Dynamics and Ministry of Encouragement groups of Reston. Refreshments and other goodies will be served in the church dining room following the program. More information: 540-878-8922. The Orlean Market will sponsor the Community Christmas Tree Lighting on the market patio on Saturday, Dec. 15, at 5 p.m. Everyone is invited to join in singing the familiar Christmas carols and to enjoy hot chocolate and Christmas goodies afterwards. The dinner menu will be also available for those wishing to share a family meal with appropriate beverages. A quick reminder for our readers: information for this column needs to be submitted at least two weeks before the event to meet the printing deadline.
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Hope Center offers help for the homeless I hope everyone had an amazing Thanksgiving spending time with their family and friends. There are many community activities happening in our area with the holiday season upon us. The Fauquier SPCA will be having a Rabies and Microchip clinic on Friday, Nov. 30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $15 for rabies vaccine and $25 for microchip. The Warrenton Christmas Parade is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 30, in Old Town Warrenton. Saturday, Dec. 1 will be the Bealeton Day parade at 1 p.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church on Old Dumfries Road, in Catlett, will be hosting its Holiday Fair on Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring its sweet shop with wonderful home-
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AMANDA ARMSTRONG WOODWARD CALVERTON CATLETT CASANOVA 540-295-4925 woodwardamanda1@aol.com made cookies and cakes. There will be vendors with crafts, decorations and gifts. Lunch will be available. Also on Saturday, Dec. 1, Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church will have a craft day starting at 10 a.m. The crafts offered are a kindness jar, Advent wreath and Advent journal. Come and enjoy a morning of friendship while making arts and craft projects. The Hope Center of Fauquier
We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Virginia’s policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the Commonwealth. We encourage and support advertising and marketing programs in which there are no barriers to obtainig housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, age, familial status, or national origin. All real estate advertised herein is subject t othe Virginia and federal fair housing laws, which make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin or elderliness, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowlingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. For more information or to file a housing complaint, call the Virginia Fair Housing office at 804-367-8530 or toll-free at 888-551-3247. For the hearing impaired, call 804-367-9753. EMAIL: fairhousing@dpor.virginia.gov WEBSITE: dpor.virginia.gov/fairhousing
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Warming Station opened on Nov. 1 at Hearts Delight Church in Catlett. The center is open to serve the homeless in our communities by offering a warm place to stay on these cold winter nights. It is operated by support of local churches, citizens and Fauquier County Social Services. If you or your organization are interested in helping prepare meals or give financial support to this group, please contact Jay VanGelder at 540788-4403.
Meet Santa at the Caboose Saturday For those who have missed Your Hat Lady, the shop is opening up Dec. 1 at a new location (33 Beckham St.) The store hours will be Thursdays from 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Fridays from 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; and Saturdays from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Take advantage of the creative millinery you always find at Your Hat Lady. If you want to celebrate with Santa at the Caboose, visit him from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Warrenton Branch Greenway. At this event sponsored by the Fauquier County Parks and Recreation you can eat cookies and drink hot chocolate while listening to carolers and music. If you are trying to look at product reviews and comparisons before you spend big bucks during the holidays, visit the Fauquier Library to view the latest editions of Consumer Reports. You can search online ratings of products and services by going to fauquierlibrary.org; click on the research tab; and browse the alphabetical listing of databases for Consumer Reports Online. Or you can do it the old-fashioned way and pop over to the library to see the
Carson Edwards, formerly of Catlett and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, passed away on Oct. 31 in Leesburg, Florida. Many residents will remember Carson for his love for cars and his 1962 Ford Galaxy. Carson is survived by his daughter Teresa Edwards and her mom Helen Dove, both of Catlett. We offer sympathy to the Edwards family during this difficult time. Keep the news coming!
ALICE FELTS WARRENTON 540-349-0037 warrenton.news@gmail.com print edition of the magazine. The Gabe Stillman Band will perform in the Listening Room at Drum and Strum (102 Main St.) on Dec. 1 from 8 to 10:30 p.m. The trio is rooted in American blues but draws from the influences of soul, R&B, funk and New Orleans jazz. Tickets are $20 and seating is limited. For more information, call 540-347-7484. The Fauquier Hospital Auxiliary invites the community to join the Lights for Life celebration on Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Fauquier Springs County Club (9236 Tournament Drive). This year’s theme is “Always in Our Hearts” and the goal is to raise $30,000 in support of volunteer services and health-related needs of the community. You may donate online at fauquierhospitalauxiliary. org-lights-for-life or contact Darlene Kelly at 540-303-1290.
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Mark your calendar for upcoming holiday events The Bealeton Christmas Parade will be on Saturday, Dec. 1, starting at 1 p.m. The parade kicks off and assembles between Bealeton’s Rite Aid and Food Lion parking lots. Each year, this parade has increased in size and is very popular locally. Last year’s parade hosted more than 54 different businesses, organizations, and local schools. Last year the parade lasted for more than an hour with many floats and marching exhibits. The Bealeton Post-Parade Festival will be at the Bealeton Library Holiday Open House complete with free
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This weekend promises to be a busy one! The Bealeton Library is having a Community Open House from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 1. There will be warm cider, cookies and crafts for the kids. Step next door to visit the Piedmont Railroaders model train exhibit at the Depot. The Sumerduck Ruritan Club will be hosting a Senior Citizen Lunch on Saturday, Dec. 1 at noon. All local seniors are invited! Call the event line at 540-441-1714 for more information. A Stand Up Comedy Night to ben-
GOLDVEIN 540-379-2026 pamvs2000@yahoo.com efit Verdun Adventure Bound is also on Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the gate. There will be several comedians and a magician performing. Refreshments will be sale as well as a cash bar. Call 540-905-9132 for more details. Last but certainly not least: The Remington Lions Club is
5-8 p.m. at the Bealeton Depot, across from the Bealeton Library, check out the Piedmont Railroaders’ Train Exposition. Enjoy the nostalgia of model trains and layouts. On Tuesday, Dec. 4, from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Bealeton Library, children can visit and have photos taken with Santa and receive a free book. The lighting of the community Christmas tree and caroling will take place at 6 p.m., followed by stories, crafts, and more time to visit with Santa. American Legion Post 247 will have a food auction from noon-5 p.m. Further information is available by telephone 540-222-7626. There will be a fundraiser dinner, live band and 25 raffle prizes at the
“Donkey Kicking Cancer” event to benefit Chris Gallagher and family. This event will be on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 4:30-9 p.m. at the Remington Lions Club. Tickets are about $20 each. At the last advertised Remington Town Council meeting, Mayor Billingsley was presented a check for $1,800 from the Remington Fall Festival Committee. Matthew Smith, committee chairman, indicated that the funds are for planting trees and purchasing trash cans. The annual Remington Fall Festival is considered as one of the best in sales for vendors who participate, due to the great turnout of local attendees.
hosting a benefit for the Gallagher family on Saturday, Dec. 1. This event is from 4:30-9 p.m. and will include a buffet dinner, live music, door prize drawings, auctions and more. Tickets are $20 per person or $35 per couple. There will be a cash bar. All proceeds will go to help the family of Chris Gallagher, was diagnosed with lung cancer in March. For more information, please call Heather Mullins at 540-439-2602 or email info@team-gallagher.com. The Warrenton Chorale concerts are also this weekend! On Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 2 at 3 p.m. The Warrenton Chorale is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year and will have the P.B. Smith Honor Choir joining them as
well as the BRAVA Handbell Choir. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children and may be purchased at g. whillikers and Great Harvest. Go to www.warrentonchorale.org for more information. As if that weren’t enough, The Fauquier Community Theatre will be performing “She Loves Me” weekends beginning Nov. 30! Visit fctstage.org to order tickets. Mark your calendars for Friday, Dec. 7. Santa Claus is coming to town then – or at least to the Sumerduck Ruritan Club! Bring the kids at 7 p.m. This is a free event for the children of the community. Each child will get a chance to visit Santa (bring your camera) and a treat. Have a wonderful week!
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TOP DOLLAR DEAL: $865,000 in Center District Cedar Run District South Run Properties LLC by Sub. Tr. to MVB Bank Inc., 2.4080 acres at 8745 James Madison Hwy. at Rt. 616, Warrenton. $413,665.97 Gene C. Brown to Atlantic Builders Ltd., 6.7146 acres on Sillamon Road, Goldvein. $100,000 Carolyn M. Hensley to Arturo Mayorga, 4.02 acres at 9252 Old Dumfries Road, Catlett. $175,000 Rockwood homes Inc. to Ryan McKinley, 7.9543 acres at 7250 Rockwood Road, Midland. $592,768 Terry Warren Reeves Estate by Executor to Catherine Lynn Simbala, 4.0 acres at 2497 Carriage Ford Road, Catlett. $505,000 Center District Brendan Galvan to THIJS LLC, 469 Denning Court, Warrenton. $235,000 Franconia Real Estate Inc. to Brendan Galvan, 303 Preston Drive, Warrenton. $507,500 Robert B. Rust to Casey Ward, 1.055 acres at 25 N. Chestnut Street, Warrenton. $865,000
Alan A. Poe Sr. Estate by Executor to Thomas V. Pizzurro, 178 Piedmont Street, Warrenton. $317,000 Lee District BBAC Investments LLC to Hunter Makowski, 7955 Cooks Court, near Warrenton. $379,900 NVR Inc. to Bequer D. Abrego, 7622 Hancock Street, Bealeton. $410,543 William T. Thomas to Joel Brian Scheifele, 10013 Stubenhofer Street, Bealeton. $369,500 Caroline T. Woods to Sonny Madsen, 4.0349 acres at 10160 Avatar Way, nr. Opal. $275,000 Marshall District Bonnie Barr Gilliom Tr. to Catherine McCullough, 30.6483 acres off Rt. 735 nr. Orlean/Hume. $354,000 Charlotte Shull to Martha M. Makosky, 14.7386 acres at 4454 Scott’s Road, Marshall. $350,000 Shannon M. Mishey to Seth Atterholt, 10.3405 acres at 8121 Belmont Court, Marshall. $615,000 Richard M. Macheske to John Wesley
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Bel, 8615 Harrison court, Marshall. $185,900 Scott District Frank Marinello to David M. Jones, 4061 Von Neuman Circle, nr. Warrenton. $500,000 NVR Inc. to Kyle Aaron Aldhizer, 7424 Lake Willow Court, nr. Warrenton. $540,425 Fauquier Lakes Limited Partnership to NVR Inc., Phase 11-C, Brookside nr. Warrenton. $215,019 NVR Inc. to Phashant Shrestha, 3991 Lake Ashby Court, nr. Warrenton. $550,765 David W. Tincher to Joseph Gormley Jr., 3949 Lake Ashby Court, nr. Warrenton. $515,000 Vint Hill Village LLC to Triumph Baptist Church, 3.3233 acres, Land Bay V-3, Lot 1 at Vint Hill. $500,000 Triumph Baptist Church to Vint Hill Village LLC, 5.532 acres on Brookside Parkway/Aiken Drive. $550,000 Ingens LLC to Brett A. Martin, 7369 Tucan Court, nr. Warrenton. $594,800
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Heavy, wet snows, wind, ice and rain. That’s winter. It’s not uncommon to see a lot of limbs down on properties after serious winter storms. Cleanup takes care of the debris, but an arborist should make a careful inspection of the trees and shrubs on your property to ensure that the damage they have sustained during the harsh weather will not cause problems later. Heavy snows may have injured the trunks and branches of trees. Splits may occur in multi-stemmed plants that may need cabling and bracing or pruning to eliminate the weakened branches. Leaning trees, trees that are subject to high wind loading (top heavy) or trees on sloping ground are susceptible to root failure. The buttress roots should be inspected carefully. It’s worthwhile to protect your investment in your landscape with inspections to avoid expensive tree and shrub replacements later on. A program of managed health care for trees and shrubs involves regular inspections throughout the year by a professional arborist – to identify and correct conditions before they reach the “crisis” stage. Visit our website at www.bartlett.com to find out about all of the services we offer, or call us to schedule an appointment for a complimentary consultation at (540)-3642401. If you have any questions from this article or would like to schedule a property inspection, please contact me at cherrell@bartlett.com, (540)-364-2401. or 1-877-BARTLET
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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/ contact information for your event.
Wednesday, Nov. 28 Annual Music Ministry Workshop and Concert: Join the Voices of Harmony at First Baptist Church, 39 Alexandria Pike, Warrenton, for the Annual Music Ministry Workshop and Concert. The workshop will be held Wednesday, Nov. 28, Thursday, Nov. 29, and Friday, Nov. 30, starting at 6:30 p.m. each day and will feature clinicians the Rev. Isaac Howard, of Howard Ministries in Fairfax, Minister Patricia Lespoir, of Heart’s Delight in Catlett and Faithe Smith of Mount Olive in Rectortown. A concert will be held on Sunday, Dec. 2, at 6:30 p.m. A free-will donation will be collected. For more information or questions, contact Charlene at 856-889-0112.
Thursday, Nov. 29 Bible study focuses on women of the Bible: Bible Study is held on Thursdays at 6:45 p.m. in the library of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 8695 Old Dumfries Road in Catlett, examining the women of the Bible. If you missed the last meeting, you missed Miriam leading quite a song and dance over the death countless Egyptian soldiers (and their horses) followed many years later by a nasty case of leprosy. Don’t mess with karma! You also missed the sly prostitute Rahab and her crimson cord. If you make plans to join us the Bible study this week, on Nov. 29, you’ll be treated to the adventures of Deborah and Barak, including Jael and her bloody tent stake. The studygroup probably won’t get to meet Naomi and Ruth until December.
Saturday, Dec. 1 Holiday Fair at St. Stephens: This Holiday Fair at St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Catlett is on Dec. 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be the now-famous Sweet Shop with lots of cookies, candies, and cakes. There will also be vendors with crafts, gifts and decorations. It’s a one-stop shop to get your holiday preparations jump started. The church is at 8695 Old Dumfries Road. Lunch will be available.
30th Annual St. Nicholas Day Sale at Leeds: Leeds Church, 4332 Leeds Manor Road, Markham, invites the community to the 30th Annual St. Nicholas Day Sale at Leeds on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Find unique gifts for the holiday season! The sale features fine arts, woodwork, ceramics, textiles, gifts, jewelry, baked goods and holiday greenery from local artisans. Proceeds from the sale will support youth scholarships for Shrine Mont Camps. The church is pleased to welcome the following vendors this year: Orlean Artist Collective, Jean’s Oil Paintings, Mary Mayo Designs, Haile Watercolors, The Woodpotter’s Shoppe, Elly’s Gourds, CDC Stoneware, Cornwell’s Creations, Dream Keeper Farm, Giant Cricket Farm, Slyghtly Askew, Jody West Vintage Ornaments, Echo Hill Nursery, R.J. Quinn Designs and Pottery and ECW Bake Sale & Gift Baskets. Prayer, dinner and discussion offered: Are you called to pray for our nation, our community, our families and our neighbors? If so, please join us at Christ Church Anglican, 95 Green St., Warrenton, Saturday evenings. First for dinner/discussion from 6-7 p.m., followed by prayer and worship from 7-8 p.m. Ask and receive answers to your questions. RSVP by text to Chaplain Jim Craft at 703300-3479 or email to Chaplainjimcraft@ outlook.com by noon on Saturdays.
Sunday, Dec. 2 Advent Choral Evensong at Leeds: Join Leeds Church, 4332 Leeds Manor Road, Markham, as it marks the beginning of Advent with a Choral Evensong on Sunday, Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. Soloists from Shenandoah University Conservatory will join organist Fred Clyne, and the Leeds Church Choir to perform the music of J.S. Bach, Johann Walther, and Tallis along with Advent hymns. The service will be followed by a complimentary wine and cheese reception. Admission is free and all are welcome. Missionary Day Service at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church: Pastor Philip C. Lewis and the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church family invites the community to its annual Missionary Day Service on Sunday, Dec. 2, at 3 p.m. The guest will be Pastor Leroy Stewart and the Sa-
lem Baptist Church of Marshall. Lunch will be served following morning worship. Mt. Pisgah is at 1175 Delaplane Road, Upperville. Trinity Lutheran Church holds services: Trinity Lutheran Church, 276 Cleveland St., Warrenton, is now holding services at 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Located next to Taylor Middle School and across from the Food Bank. The Right Rev. Dennis Di Mauro invites all to attend. Visit www.trinitylutheranva.org
Friday, Dec. 7 Christmas Shoppe at Cool Spring UMC: Cool Spring United Methodist Church, 3322 Cobbler Mountain Road in Delaplane, will hold its Christmas Shoppe Friday and Saturday, Dec.7-8, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., selling Christmas items, collectibles, gift items, kitchenwares and small kitchen appliances, glassware, toys, books, clothing and more.
Saturday, Dec. 8 18th Annual Bethlehem Walk celebrates birth of Jesus Christ Dec. 8-9: Stroll among streets filled with costumed-reenactor citizens of ancient Bethlehem. Step aside as imposing Roman soldiers patrol. Marvel at skilled craft makers, haggle with shopkeepers, and sidestep demanding tax collectors during the 18th annual celebration of Jesus Christ’s birth. Hosted by Parkwood Baptist Church, 8726 Braddock Road, Annandale, this well-received yearly event is presented at no charge as a holiday gift to the Washington metro community Dec. 8 and 9, 3 to 7 p.m. Features include a live nativity scene, including animals, continuous musical performances, crafts and activities for children and refreshments for all. Due to Bethlehem Walk’s popularity, visitors are encouraged to reserve timed tour tickets in advance, online at www. parkwood.org. Details are available by calling 703-978-8160.
Sunday, Dec. 9 Christmas favorites with Celtic flair and classical verve: On Dec. 9 at 3 p.m., the “At the Parish House” series presents a celebration of Christmas music featuring
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HOW CHILDREN CONFRONT LOSS
• HOLY EUCHARIST: Sundays, 9 a.m. • SUNDAY SCHOOL: Children & Adults 10 a.m. 5096 Grace Church Lane, Casanova (1 mile off Meetze Road)
While the loss of a parent may seem like an insurmountable obstacle for a young child to overcome, children are generally able to move on with their lives as long as they receive adequate support and assistance. Even very young children grieve, although their grieving may bear little resemblance to that of an adult’s. Like adults, each child grieves in his or her own personal way in accordance with particular circumstances, which include the emotional responses and parenting abilities of the surviving parent. With this in mind, adults should listen to grieving children and respond to their individual needs. Shielding children from the truth only serves to deprive them of the ability to grieve and grow
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Helping children grieve can be challenging because how they show their grief depends on their level of maturity and the relationship they had with the person who died. They may express what they are feeling with humor, behavioral issues, or sleep problems. To learn more about handling grief, please call MOSER FUNERAL HOME at (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.
“Time is a created thing. To say ‘I don’t have time’ is like saying, ‘I don’t want to.” – Lao Tzu
the duo of Spencer & Beane at Emmanuel Church Middleburg. Accomplished musicians Matthew Spencer and Mei-Li Garcia Beane sing and play violin, guitar, tin whistle, low whistle, viola and the Irish bodhran drum. Their Christmas repertoire includes “Carol of the Bells,” “What Child is This,” “I Saw Three Ships,” and many other Christmas favorites. To hear a sample, go to www.spencerandbeane.com/music. The concert is Sunday, Dec. 9, at 3 p.m. at Emmanuel Church’s Parish House, 105 East Washington St. in Middleburg. Reservations are recommended but not required (call 540-687-6297). A donation of $10 is suggested but not required; no one will be turned away. Handel’s “Messiah”: 4 p.m. 73 Culpeper St., Warrenton. The adult choir at St. James’ Episcopal Church, under the leadership of music director and organist Jesse Ratcliffe, will perform Part 1 of Handel’s “Messiah,” accompanied by strings, organ, harpsichord and trumpet. Halleluiah! Free. Contact: 540347-4342
Ongoing… Rectortown United Methodist Church Advent events: Rectortown United Methodist Church, 3049 Rectortown Road, Rectortown, invites the community to several events this Advent season. On the first Sunday of Advent, Dec. 2, from 5-7:30 p.m, decorate the sanctuary Christmas tree and enjoy a meal. Everyone is invited to the outdoor community tree lighting at 7:15 p.m. On Monday, Dec. 3, at 6:30 p.m., everyone is invited to the Menorah Service and Lighting, an interfaith celebration by Rabbi Rose Jacob and Pastor Steve Weedling. On the second Sunday of Advent, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m., enjoy Hymn Sing with Joice and sing Christmas Carols in the Worship Hall. On the third Sunday of Advent, Dec. 16, from 5-7 p.m., enjoy a craft night. On Monday, Dec. 24, at 5:30 p.m., all are invited to the Christmas Eve candlelight service. And on Monday, Dec. 31, starting at 6 p.m., the church will host a New Year’s Eve dinner, movie and more! This will be a family-focused event, and of course there will be food. Please RSVP by Dec. 24 to ljscheuble@aol.com. Contact Debbie Hall, Linda Daniels, Judy or Larry Scheuble for more information at ljscheuble@aol.com. Mount Zion Baptist Church prepares for 2019 Vacation Bible School: Mount Zion Baptist Church, 33 South Third St. in Warrenton, is busy planning for its Vacation Bible School for next year. Please join the church from June 18 - 21, 2019, for a four-day excursion to the Creation Museum in Petersburg, Kentucky, and The Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Kentucky, (the Underground Railroad Museum is optional). Total cost is $550 per person and includes: two nights at the Tru by Hilton Hotel (free hot breakfast); travel by deluxe motor coach, entrance to The Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum. Seats are limited and are first come, first served. A non-refundable down payment of $150 is required to reserve a seat. Final payment is due by March 15, 2019. Payment plans are available. Contact: Gwen Gaines, 540-3473084 (leave message) or delgain@msn.com. Fauquier Jewish Congregation Religious School classes resume: Fauquier Jewish Congregation Religious School classes, serving kindergarten through sixth grade, meet on Sunday mornings at the Highland School in Warrenton. The school’s focus is to teach Jewish content and values while building a nurturing and supportive community. New students are welcome to join our continuing students; membership in the congregation is not required. For further information, please contact Rabbi Bill Rudolph at rabbiwdr@ gmail.com. Walnut Grove Baptist Church Mid-Day Bible Study: Walnut Grove Baptist Church, 8909 Meetze Road, Warrenton, “Seniors with a Purpose” cordially invites the public to its Mid-Day Bible Study, every Thursday from noon-1 p.m. Open to all. Study will focus on the book “Great Characters of the Bible” by Dr. Alan B. Stringfellow. Contact Louise Gauthier at 571-217-8987 Grace Episcopal Church hosts community lunch: All are invited to attend the community lunches of 2018 held at Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains. Held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mark your calendars for the last community lunch to be held this year, on Dec. 15.
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OBITUARIES Margaret Lewis Mason Margaret Lewis Mason of Marshall, VA died November 14, 2018. She was born January 21, 1927 to the late James and Martha Lewis. Margaret is survived by her significant other Robert Furr; two brothers Benny Lewis and Clarence Lewis; and several nieces and nephews. The family will received friends on Friday November 23rd at Royston Funeral Home of Marshall, VA. A funeral service was held at the funeral home on Saturday November 24th at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be given to your local animal shelter.
Dorothy Thompson Dorothy Thompson, 76, of Vernon, Connecticut, formerly of Fauquier County, passed November 20, 2018. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018, 11am, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 2932 Atoka Road, Rectortown, Virginia, 20140. Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com
Loretta Fields Loretta Fields, 66, of Westover, West Virginia, passed November 15, 2018. Funeral services were held on Friday, November 23, 2018, 11 am, at Mt. Morris Baptist Church, 5342 Leeds Manor Road, Hume, Virginia, 22639. Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com
Peggy D. Mott Robinson Carie Ann Polizzi Carie Ann Polizzi, age 39, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 11, 2018, at her home in Haymarket, Virginia. She was born November 23, 1978, in Fairfax, to John Wesley Rainey, Jr. and Darlene (Murrah) Rainey. She was a 1997 graduate of Falls Church High School. She married Michael Polizzi on April 10, 2008, in Fauquier, Virginia. She worked in child care and as an administrative assistant until 2013, at which time she became a full time Mom to twin girls. She loved to travel to various places with her family and enjoyed time at the beach in North Carolina. She is survived by her husband, Michael, her daughters Giliian and Gianna, her mother, Darlene, her father, John, her step-mother, Debbie, her brother Dawson; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Family, friends and others whose lives Carie touched are invited to a Celebration of Life, at The Inn at Vint Hill, 4200 Aiken Dr, Warrenton, VA, on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at 2:00 pm to reminisce, grieve, and to support each other. In lieu of flowers the family requests that you make a donation to the ASPCA.
(Age 80) of Washington, DC, formerly of Middleburg, VA. Surrounded by her family and friends, Peggy transitioned peacefully at her home in Washington, DC on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. Peggy is survived by her daughter Reneé Mott, brother Alvin Dodson, Sr., aunt, Judy Williams, and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Christopher Robinson, Sr. Visitation and viewing was held on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Middleburg United Methodist Church, 15 West Washington Street, Middleburg, VA 20117. Visitation and Funeral will be held on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11 a.m. at Metropolitan Baptist Church, 1200 Mercantile Lane, Largo, MD 20774. Interment at Shumate Cemetery, Marshall, VA on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. Arrangements by Lyles Funeral Service, serving Northern Virginia and surrounding areas, Eric S. Lyles, Director, Lic. MD, VA, DC 1800-388-1913.
Richard M. Rabkin Of Ashburn, VA, long-time resident of Westfield, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on November 11, 2018. He was the devoted husband of the late Natalie Rabkin and beloved father of Paula Rabkin, Warrenton, VA, and Judith (Greg) Magavero, Monteagle, TN. Dick was born on February 21, 1928, in the Bronx, New York, the son of the late Louis and Lena (Gordon) Rabkin. He was predeceased by his sister Grace Schreibman, of Eatontown, New Jersey. He was a graduate of DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx. He received his undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University and his Juris Doctor degree from George Washington University. Dick began working as a very young boy in his family’s penny arcade business at the Jersey shore. He began his professional career as a plant engineer, working in an industrial plant that made huge shell casings for use in the Korean War. After attending law school full time at night while working full time during the day, he worked as a patent attorney for RCA in Washington, DC, Sylvania in upstate New York, and Federal Pacific Electric in Newark, New Jersey. Then he got his dream job as patent attorney for Ideal Toy Corporation in Hollis, New York, and, after they were purchased by CBS, in Secaucus, New Jersey. His favorite hobbies included gardening, woodworking, stamp collecting, listening to classical music on the radio, and playing bridge with his wife and friends. When they were younger, he and Natalie loved to go hear jazz and do square dancing. He charmed many people with his great sense of humor and keen intelligence, including most recently his many friends and acquaintances at Ashby Ponds Retirement Community. He was a warm and loving father to his daughters and sent them off to college with their very own hand tools and the skills to use them. Graveside services were held at Beth Israel Cemetery, Woodbridge, NJ, on Wednesday, November 14. Arrangements were handled by the Menorah Chapels at Millburn, Vauxhall, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dick’s memory may be made to the American Red Cross or Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Henry L. Baxley, Junior Henry L. Baxley, Junior, age 88 passed away on November 26, 2018, at Meadow Grove in Marshall, Virginia. He was the son of Henry Little Baxley and Mamie Yates Baxley of Hume, VA. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ursula Beverley Baxley, to whom he was devoted. He is also survived by a son John Hirst Baxley and his wife Ruth Philipp Baxley, a daughter Ruth Baxley Prideaux and her husband Paul Mitchell Prideaux. He leaves three adored grandchildren, Ann Beverley Prideaux, Jack Philipp Baxley, and William Hirst Baxley. He graduated from Hume Elementary School, Warrenton High School and Virginia Military Institute class of 1951 where he majored in Civil Engineering and Land Surveying. After serving in the US Army in Korea, he worked for Standard Oil of California in Mississippi designing oil derricks in the Gulf of Mexico for two years. Then he returned to Virginia to practice engineering, surveying and computer programming for Patton, Harris, Rust and Associates in Fairfax for the remainder of his professional career. He was a lifelong member of Leeds Church, and served as the treasurer of Leeds for 27 years, as well as head of the cemetery for 36 years. He was the corresponding secretary of the Fauquier Historical and Preservation Foundation. He also held a private pilot’s license and enjoyed the thrill of flight. He loved theater and made many friends in his work on and off stage for Fauquier Community Theater. He had small roles in 12 shows, all of which he made his own. A celebration of life will be at Leeds Church, 4332 Leeds Manor Road, Sunday, December 2, 2018 at 2pm. A reception will follow at Meadow Grove, 4406 Winchester Road, Marshall, Virginia. In lieu of flowers please consider making a contribution in his memory to Fauquier Community Theater, P. O. Box 3046, Warrenton, VA 20188.
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OBITUARIES James William Poles James William Poles, 91, of Hume, Virginia, passed November 21, 2018, at his residence. He was born on January 18, 1927. James was an U.S. Army veteran and was Chairman of the Deacon Board at Beulah Baptist Church in Markham, VA. James is survived by his wife, Flora B. Poles of Hume, VA; one daughter, Cynthia A. PolesSuite of New Carrollton, MD; three sons: Darnell and French Poles both of Hume, VA, Robert Poles of Dallas, TX; 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A daughter, Barbara Jean Townley, and a granddaughter, Andria Poles preceded him in death Family will receive friends on Friday, November 30, 2018, from 11am until 12pm with funeral services starting at 12 pm at Beulah Baptist Church, 3124 Beulah Road, Markham, Virginia. Rev. Douglas Gore will deliver the eulogy. Interment with military honors will be in Mt. Morris Community Cemetery, Hume, Virginia. Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com
Steven Walter Shifflett Steven Walter Shifflett, 58, passed away on October 9, 2018 at his home in Rileyville, Virginia. Steve was born on December 11, 1959 in Alexandria, Virginia. Steve was an electrician by trade, expertly trained from a young age by his father, Emory, owner of E.W. Shifflett Electric in Alexandria. In 1995, Steve moved to Delaplane, Virginia with his wife, Laurel and their three children. Steve loved being a father and working to restore their home that dated back to 1789, originally the Delaplane Post Office and later Smith’s Store. Steve also loved working with wood and crafted many things for his family. Steve leaves many who knew and loved him with cherished memories. Steve is survived by his daughter Stephanie Elizabeth Shifflett, son Steven Emory Shifflett, mother Margaret Elizabeth Shifflett, brother Larry Keith Shifflett, his children’s mother and former wife Laurel Lee Luckey as well as a niece, great-nieces and a great-nephew. Steve was predeceased by his son William Luckey Shifflett (“Billy”) and his father Emory Walter Shifflett. An evergreen tree was planted in his honor at Leeds Cemetery in Hume, Virginia right next to his son Billy’s gravesite.
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Large room inside Spa in Town of Washington for a quiet professional. Call 540-675-1031 Farm
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2004 LeSabre Buick, excl cond. 87K miles. Recent inspection, runs good. $3500. 540-359-6116 LR set, sofa, love seat, chair, ottoman. Green & green floral. $350. DR oval barrel table 6 chairs & matching china cab. $400. 949-422-1594
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ESTATE SALE-4 DAYS 11/28 to 12/1; 9A-3P. 6741 Blackwell Rd. (Rt.672) Warrenton, 20187. Downsizing Sale!!! Complete Household! Garage Sale - 12/1 & 2, 9A-1P, 7552 Pilcher St, Warrenton 20186. X m a s , j e w e l r y, collectibles, furn
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P I N K L E AT H E R CHAPS! New custom made, never worn, medium, upper thigh 23. No fring. $100 OBO (540)905-9037 SPANISH LEATHER BOOTS. Caster made by Eric Michael. Dark brown, size 39 Euro; size 8 USA. Never worn. $150 OBO OXBLOOD DESIGNER LEATHER BLAZER. Etienne Aigner. Size 12, New. $150 OBO. Both pieces in perfect condition. (540)905-9037
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OFFICE SPACE IN THE HEART OF OLD TOWN WARRENTON 39 Culpeper Street Warrenton, VA 20186 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY ● Up to 7,000 Rentable SF ● Will Subdivide to Suit ● Short Term Leases Considered ● Brokers Welcome and Protected ● Central Business District ● Aggressive Market Rates Available ● ● Conveniently located in the heart of Old Town Warrenton at the intersection of Culpeper & Lee Sts. ● ● Next door to Piedmont Media LLC (Fauquier Times Newspaper) & Allen Real Estate. Close proximity to the Fauquier Government Center, Historic Courthouse Building and numerous local restaurants & retail stores.
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2010 zip r scooter. Like new. Used very little. Red w/ charger & basket. Asking $300. Ruth @ 540-522-7261. END ROLLS. We have newspaper end rolls. Very limited. Located at Fauquier Times, 540-878-2491 P I N K L E AT H E R CHAPS! New custom made, never worn, medium, upper thigh 23. No fringe. $100 OBO (540)905-9037
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AKC reg, German Shepherd pups. 10 weeks. Black & tan. $400. 540*879*2051
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English Lab puppies, AKC chocloate, 1 male, 1 female. 540-261-2445
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Free Ornament Painting at Earth Glaze and Fire on December 1 from 1 to 3 pm for ages 7 and up. This workshop is being offered to help cope with the holidays blues due to the loss of a loved one in the last year. C a l l 703-986-7125 to register.
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Woodbridge Community Chess Club meets weekly for friendly games at the Woodbridge Wegmans upstairs cafe from 6-10 PM. Experienced and beginners welcome. Https://darbycox237. wixsite.com/ woodbridgechessclub
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Liberty High School 6300 Independence Ave. Bealeton VA 22712 Liberty Cheer will be wrapping gifts. Bring your gifts & we provide the rest- wrapping paper, ribbons & tags! Donations only. This is a community service event to raise money to create a “Snow Day Pack” which is a package of healthy foods for local families in our community through the Fauquier FISH Program. Last year we were able to donate over 100 “Snow Day Packs”.
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1970 Chevy corvett Stingray convertible 350. Black, black interior. Runs great. Good tires $25,500. 703-217-6568
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TOWN OF WARRENTON Real Estate (2nd Half) and Personal Property Tax Bills are due December 17th
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The Fauquier Freeze Baseball and Softball Organization is hosting a Bat Demo Night
Thursday December, 13 at 7:00pm The event will be held at “The Freezer” indoor baseball and softball practice facility, 4258 Burrough Dr., Warrenton, VA. The newest baseball and softball bats will be available for athletes to test out before purchasing! Take some swings with the newest models. Try different lengths and weights of bats available before making a purchase. Rankins of Warrenton will be providing the bats for athletes to test out. Bats available could include: Easton, Louisville Slugger, and Demarini. As an effort to give back to our local Fauquier Community, we will have a Food Drive present. All non perishable food donations will be greatly accepted. The food bank is currently in need of: snacks, soups, cereal, and bottled water. All items will be donated to the Fauquier County Food Bank www. fauquierfoodbank.org.
Sign up to ring the bell at a Salvation Army red kettle this Christmas, and you will help raise funds for our initiatives all year long. Our Red Kettle Campaign begins November 15th and goes through December 24th. There are hundreds of available options from Monday-Saturday from 10 am-8 pm, so that you can volunteer at a time that will be convenient for you. You can bell ring in Culpeper, Fauquier and Orange counties. You could volunteer for two-hour slot on your own or gather a group of friends to adopt a kettle spot for a full day. A group of ten people can ring with two people at a time for two hours shifts and cover a full ten hours. Please contact me at Melissa.Dargis@uss. salvationarmy.org to schedule a time to volunteer.
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NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS DECEMBER 6, 2018 The Fauquier County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public meeting at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 6, 2018, at the parking lot on the corner of Lee Street and John Marshall Street, Warrenton, Virginia, to attend a site visit at The Bridge Community Assembly of God Church, 8776 James Madison Highway, Warrenton, Virginia. The Fauquier County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a work session at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday December 6, 2018 in the Warren Green Building, Second Floor Conference Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia to review the agenda. A Closed Session pursuant to Code of Virginia Section 2.2-3711(A)(8) to consult with legal counsel employed or retained by a public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 6, 2018, in the Warren Green Building, Second Floor Conference Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia. The following will be on the agenda for the Fauquier County Board of Zoning Appeals meeting to be held on Thursday, December 6, 2018, beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia: APPEAL #AZAD-18-010081, THOMAS & JODY A. SCHOTTLER (OWNERS)/ R.C. HAWKINS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. (APPLICANT) – SCHOTTLER PROPERTY/PAIGE LEIGH ANNE WAY – An appeal of a Zoning Administrator’s determination related to the storage or disposal of nonagricultural fill material in excess of the amount limited by Zoning Ordinance Section 5-1816.2 without approval of a Special Exception and the expansion of a non-conforming use without approval of a Special Exception, PIN 7847-88-1968-000, located on Paige Leigh Anne Way, Cedar Run District, Midland, Virginia. (Heather Jenkins, Staff) Note: This is a public meeting, not a public hearing. SPECIAL PERMIT #SPPT-18-010212, KELLY D. TIDWELL & STEPHANIE S. TIDWELL, CO-TRUSTEES OF THE TIDWELL LIVING TRUST (OWNERS)/ ELITE POWER AND ENERGY CORPORATION (APPLICANT) – ELITE POWER AND ENERGY CORPORATION – An application for a Category 2 Special Permit to operate a small contracting business as a major home occupation, PIN 6031-15-0269-000, located at 11420 Pleasant Vale Road, Marshall District, Delaplane, Virginia. (Ben Holt, Staff) SPECIAL PERMIT #SPPT-18-010223, LAURAS FARM LLC (OWNER)/BILLY COOPER (APPLICANT) – O. COOPER ASPHALT PAVING, LLC – An application for a Category 2 Special Permit to operate a small contracting business as a major home occupation, PIN 7824-84-7887-000, located at 14453 Warrenton Road, Cedar Run District, Falmouth, Virginia. (Kara Krantz, Staff) SPECIAL PERMIT #SPPT-18-010224, THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH (OWNER/APPLICANT) – THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH – An application to amend a previously approved Category 6 Special Permit (SPPT-18-009422) to allow a place of worship, PIN 6982-38-9358-000, 6982-37-6989-000, 6982-47-3844-000, and 6982-47-2625-000, located at 8774, 8776, 8816 and 8826 James Madison Highway, Marshall District, Warrenton, Virginia. (Adam Shellenberger, Staff) Copies of the Zoning Appeals and Variance applications may be examined in the Department of Community Development’s Zoning Office at 29 Ashby Street, Suite 310, Warrenton, Virginia between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. To review files on all other items, please visit the Department of Community Development’s Planning Office at 10 Hotel Street, Suite 305, Warrenton, Virginia between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 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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PUBLIC UTILITIES SUPERINTENDENT TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION The Town of Warrenton is seeking qualified applicants to perform difficult technical and responsible administrative work planning, scheduling and overseeing the maintenance, repair and construction of water distribution and sanitary sewer collection systems. Performs related work as required, including maintaining records and preparing reports. Candidates must be able to determine the best method and/or approach to completing maintenance and repair work, investigate water and sewer line breakage, stoppages and other failures to determine remedial action necessary. Applicants must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, consultants, contractors and the general public. Any combination of high school education and extensive experience (10 years experience a plus) including considerable supervisory experience is required. A valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license is required; CDL license preferred. Hiring range $62,815 - $81,659 DOQ; excellent benefits. A Town of Warrenton application is required and may be obtained on the web at www.warrentonva.gov. Send completed applications to Human Resources, PO Box 341, Warrenton, VA 20188. Open until filled. EOE
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NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 13, 2018, in the Warren Green Meeting Room at 10 Hotel Street in Warrenton, Virginia, and will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the same location, to be followed by a public hearing on the following items: 1. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE IV OF THE FAUQUIER COUNTY CODE TO SET VEHICLE LICENSE REGISTRATION FEE FOR AUTOCYCLES - Code of Virginia § 46.2-752 authorizes the Board of Supervisors to levy and assess vehicle license fees on motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers annually. Autocycles, which are three-wheeled vehicles manufactured to comply with the safety requirements set for motorcycles, were added to the Virginia Code in 2014. Currently, Fauquier County Code § 13-52 imposes a $15 vehicle license fee on motorcycles and similar two wheel vehicles. It imposes a $25 vehicle license fee on all other motor vehicles. Prior to amending the County Code to set the vehicle license fee for autocycles, it is necessary to conduct a public hearing. (Mary Catherine Anderson, Staff) 2. A PUBLIC HEARING TO OBTAIN CITIZEN INPUT ON AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE DROUGHT MANAGEMENT AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN – A public hearing to amend the Fauquier County Comprehensive Drought Management and Emergency Preparedness Plan to bring it into compliance with Virginia State Codes and Regulations (Tracy A. Gallehr, Staff) 3. A PUBLIC HEARING TO OBTAIN CITIZEN INPUT ON AN AMENDMENT TO FAUQUIER COUNTY CODE SECTION 19-16 – A public hearing to amend Fauquier County Code Section 19-16 to update allowable materials to be used in grouting of wells and specifically permit the use of bentonite grout (Tracy A. Gallehr, Staff) 4. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER VACATION OF AN UNIMPROVED ALLEYWAY IN MARSHALL – A public hearing pursuant to Section 15.2-2272 of the Code of Virginia to consider whether to vacate an unimproved alleyway off of Anderson Avenue in Marshall between parcels #6969-57-5854 and 6969-57-6817. A garage and a portion of a shed are located on the alleyway. (Kevin J. Burke, Staff) 5. SPECIAL EXCEPTION – SPEX-18-009985 – REMINGTON TECHNOLOGY PARK, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (OWNER/APPLICANT) – REMINGTON TECHNOLOGY PARK – An application for a Category 20 Special Exception to allow a temporary aboveground water treatment and storage facility. The property is located at 6980 Helm Drive, Lee District. (PIN 6888-60-2817-000) (Adam Shellenberger, Staff) Copies of the above files (except as noted) are available for review in the County Administrator’s Office, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Any interested parties wishing to be heard on any of the above are requested to be present at the public hearing or send written comments prior to December 13, 2018, to the County Administrator’s Office. 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 Renée Culbertson, Deputy Municipal Clerk, at (540) 422-8020.
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for busy Import Shop in Warrenton. Exp. preferred but willing to train. *Duties include exceptional customer service skills to: answer calls, check-in customers promptly, schedule service appts, order parts, generate work orders, cashier duties & other duties as requested. *Mon-Fri; 7:15a-5:00p. Benefits include paid vaca, health ins, IRA. Send resume to: cindy@warrentonforeigncar.com Call or e-mail Cindy McGhee, Business Manager or Scott Mesick, Service Manager for further information. Warrenton Foreign Car, Inc. 76 Broadview Ave; Warrenton, VA 20186 (540) 347-3470
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MANAGER OF HR ADMINISTRATION Administer payroll, benefits, accounting and treasury functions for 60-employee mfg. firm in Calverton. Bachelor’s degree and 5 years experience preferred. CHEMetrics, Inc. (540) 788-9026 brampy@chemetrics.com E.O.E. & Min./Fem./Disab./Vet.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Warrenton will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 7:00 PM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 18 Court Street, Warrenton, Virginia, on the following item(s): Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 2018-01 to amend Articles 3, 9, and 12 as related to Mobile Food Vendors. The proposal is for the Zoning Ordinance Article 3 to amend allowable zoning districts to include any district that allows restaurant uses and public parks, Article 9 to amend the operational requirements, and Article 12 to amend the definitions related to Mobile Food Cart, Mobile Food Vehicle, Mobile Food Vendor, Cafeteria Truck, and Ice Cream Truck. Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 2018-02 to amend Articles 2, 3, 6, 9, 11, and 12 as related to Signage. The proposal is for the Zoning Ordinance Article 2 to amend the obstruction of vision provision; Article 3 to amend the Historic District Certificate of Appropriateness provisions; Article 6 to amend the signage chapter in whole to address recent federal laws to ensure compliance; Article 9 to amend Supplemental Regulations for Home Businesses, Lighting, and Temporary Uses provisions; Article 11 Administration, Procedures and Enforcement provisions; and Article 12 Definitions all as they relate to signage in the Town of Warrenton. Ordinance 2018-08, An Ordinance Updating and Amending Chapter 17, “Water and Sewers”, Article II, “Meters and Service Rates” Section 17-49 Sewer Service Charge for Property with Private Water Supply of the Code of the Town of Warrenton to Incorporate Changes set forth by the Town Council effective December 11, 2018. The Town of Warrenton does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Town Hall meeting facilities are fully accessible. Any special accommodations can be made upon request 48 hours prior to the meeting. A copy of the ordinance is available for review at the Town’s Administrative Offices, 18 Court Street, and can be examined by those interested Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Elizabeth A. Gillie Interim Town Recorder
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