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Contentious planning commission work session on proposed data center addresses noise, power line issues By Peter Cary
Piedmont Journalism Foundation
Warrenton planning commissioners hammered Amazon’s data-center agents on topics ranging from projected noise levels to jobs for residents to the likely visibility of the 57-foot-high building at a work session Tuesday, Oct. 25. At times, the tone at the work session on the proposed center was testy. Commissioner Gerald Johnston declared he was leaving Warrenton partly because, “We did not want to live beside a data center.” The work session was the last time Johnston acted as a planning commissioner.
He resigned after were amended giving notice to last year to allow “We did not want to the Warrenton them. live beside a data Town Council. “I unfortucenter.” The strongest nately feel that GERALD JOHNSTON words against this applicaWarrenton planning commissioner, the Amazon tion has been explaining one of the reasons he is data center came wrapped in seleaving Warrenton from Commiscrecy and halfsioner Ali Zaratruths, no truth bi, who will and misinformaleave the commission when his term tion from its genesis, and it’s pretty expires Dec. 31. He made it clear difficult for me to have confidence in he opposes the center because data the process,” he said. Data center opcenters are not part of the town’s ponents applauded him loudly. comprehensive plan and because he A third member of the commisis unhappy with how zoning laws sion, Chair Susan Rae Helander,
Habitat finds a key to affordable housing
School board likely to see first draft of policy on sexually explicit class materials at Nov. 14 meeting
By Christopher Connell
Piedmont Journalism Foundation
See HABITAT, page 8
See COMMISSION, page 4
Major Warner, deputy superintendent of the Fauquier County School Division
Nonprofit builds, sells homes while leasing the land
Linneka Greene struggled for years to find affordable housing in Warrenton despite having a steady job at a clinical lab testing company. When she and her son wound up homeless for an eight-month stretch, she followed a disciplined regimen to spare the 4-year-old the worst indignities of not having a roof over their heads.
also declined to seek reappointment when her term ends Dec. 31. That is half of the planning commission, which must have a quorum — at least five members — to make decisions at its regular monthly meetings. Helander was absent from the Oct. 25 meeting. Amazon had some surprises at the meeting. Its attorney – John Foote, of the law firm Walsh, Colluci, Lubely & Walsh – announced that Amazon would be willing to share the cost of burying electric distribution lines to its proposed building at Blackwell
By Colleen LaMay
Fauquier Times Staff Writer
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Jasmine Smith enjoys her Remington home’s backyard with sons Jeremiah, 8, and Matthew, 4. The trampoline was a “must have” for Jeremiah.
Families likely will see the first draft of a state-mandated policy on “sexually explicit” classroom materials at the Nov. 14 meeting of the Fauquier County School Board, Deputy Superintendent Major Warner said. “We’ll bring a draft to the board and to the community for first review at the Nov. 14 board meeting,” Warner told school board members at their Oct. 17 meeting. See SCHOOL BOARD, page 10
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Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8
In-person absentee voting available through Saturday, Nov. 5 Election Day for the 2022 general election is Tuesday, Nov. 8. In-person absentee voting is available at three sites in Fauquier County each day through Saturday, Nov. 5. Any voter registered by Oct. 17 may participate in the 2022 general election. Eligible residents not registered by Oct. 17 may register through Election Day but may only cast provisional ballots. Residents may visit vote.elections.virginia.gov or call the Fauquier County registrar’s office at 540-422-8290 with questions about voting. All Fauquier County voters may cast ballots in the 10th Congressional District race and the sheriff’s election. Scott District residents may cast ballots in a special election for school board. Residents of the towns of Warrenton, Remington and The Plains may cast ballots in town elections. Precinct polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Since redistricting takes effect this year, all voters should check to see if their precinct or polling place has changed. Eligible Fauquier County voters may cast absentee ballots in person through Saturday, Nov. 5. Voters do not need an “excuse” to cast an absentee ballot instead of voting on Election Day. Here are the locations: • The Fauquier County Office of the General Registrar is at 528 Waterloo Road, Suite 200, in Warrenton. It is open for in-person absentee balloting from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays through Friday, Nov. 4, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. • The Bealeton Depot at Bealeton Library is at 10877 Willow Drive North in Bealeton. It is open for in-person absentee balloting from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays through Friday, Nov. 4, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. • The Vint Hill Village Green Community Center is at 4235 Aiken Drive in Warrenton (Vint Hill). It is open for in-person absentee balloting from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays through Friday, Nov. 4, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5.
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Tentative graduation dates announced for public high schools The Fauquier County School Division has announced tentative graduation ceremony dates for the class of 2023. • Southeastern Alternative School seniors are scheduled to graduate Friday, May 12. The time has not yet been determined. • Fauquier High School will graduate its seniors at Falcon Field at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 16.
Old Town Warrenton street closures pause for winter The weekly closures of Warrenton’s Main Street to vehicle traffic have paused for the winter. Main Street will remain open to vehicle traffic at all times unless there is a permitted special event, like the Dec. 2 Warrenton Christmas Parade. Fifth Street will remain closed to vehicle traffic temporarily, however, “and serve as a pedestrian pathway and community gathering location,” according to a press release from the town government. There will also be
public seating on Fifth Street. Second Street will also remain closed to vehicle traffic for now. Town workers began removing the “parklets” on Main Street this week. “We look forward to working with Main Street merchants to plan for the 2023 edition of RollOutWarrenton! in the coming months,” the press release said. Follow @towarrenton on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for updates from the town government.
Clarification
The Oct. 26 story, “A Fauquier-specific guide to voting in the 2022 election,” was unclear about when the county’s three in-person absentee voting sites are open. The main registrar’s office in Warrenton, the Vint Hill Village Green Community Center and the Bealeton Depot at Bealeton Library are open for absentee voting each day through Saturday, Nov. 5. See story on page 2.
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Local groups rally opposition to Warrenton data center By Peter Cary
Piedmont Journalism Foundation
A teach-in hosted by local groups opposed to an Amazon data center in Warrenton drew more than 200 people Wednesday, Oct. 26 – twice as many as the groups’ previous town hall in August. Among the attendees at the Highland School’s arts auditorium were two county officials, three town council members and two candidates for town council. Armed with facts and opinions, speakers for Citizens for Fauquier County, the Piedmont Environmental Council and the Coalition to Protect Fauquier highlighted several themes: that one data center will only bring more, that Amazon’s application is seriously flawed and that too much of the approval process has been hidden from public view. (The Piedmont Journalism Foundation, which funded and produced this story, shares a board member, Mark Ohrstrom, with the PEC. The PJF also shares a board member, H arry Atherton, with CFFC.) “This is not just about this data center; it’s about all the data centers that are to come,” Citizens for Fauquier president Kevin Ramundo said. Pointing to the explosion of
data centers in Loudoun and Prince permitting data centers in industriWilliam counties, Ramundo argued al-zoned areas on a case-by-case bathat Fauquier would be next. “This sis. There are no areas in Warrenton is the most consequential land-use where data centers are allowed to be decision the town will make.” built without town council approval. Julie Bolthouse, director of landBolthouse pointed to a map showuse at the PEC, noted that landown- ing a cluster of data centers near er David Dobson of Rixeyville had Haymarket and argued that the already advertised two lots in War- grouping had been spawned by a sinrenton as suitable for eight data cen- gle 230 kilovolts transmission line to ter buildings. She power one Amasaid documents zon center there in obtained through 2021. She showed “Dominion [Energy] the Freedom of another slide from Information Act a Dominion Enand the data center showed that forergy earnings reindustry are in a selfmer town manager port that linked perpetuating cycle.” Brandie Schaeffer Dominion profits JULIE BOLTHOUSE told town officials and data center Land use director, Piedmont “more are expectgrowth. “DominEnvironmental Council ed in an eight- to ion and the data ten-year timecenter industry frame.” are in a self-perSchaeffer noted in another email petuating cycle,” she said. that Amazon originally was interestDominion has said for months ed in Dobson’s wire factory proper- that it would have to run 230 kiloty but rejected it because fiber-optic volts transmission lines to a new cables there were not optimal, but substation next to the Warrenton Bolthouse said once Warrenton be- data center. Lately, Dominion has comes a fiber-optic and electrical equivocated, while Amazon has said power node, other data centers will it could start up with local power and follow. has not made clear when it would Under the town’s current zoning need the 230 kilovolts feed. law, the town council may consider Still, the threat of power lines
crossing back yards spawned an opposition group, the Coalition to Protect Fauquier. Spencer Snakard, who lives in Prince William County near the Fauquier border and serves as Protect Fauquier’s president, told the audience that promises from Dominion should be met with skepticism since it is the State Corporation Commission that sets power line routes. She noted that a four-year dispute over lines to the Amazon site in Haymarket ended with the SCC choosing a route different from what Dominion wanted. She also said any hope transmission lines would be buried is a pipe dream. Virginia has 6,600 miles of lines, she said, and only 1% are underground; Dominion has said it costs four to 10 times more to bury lines than to run them overhead. Southern Fauquier County has been traversed by several major transmission line corridors for decades, and two natural gas power plants are located outside Remington. Of roughly 66 miles of overhead transmission line corridors in the county, 64 miles are south of Warrenton. The remaining two miles are just south of the Loudoun County border. See OPPOSITION, page 13
Contentious planning commission meeting on proposed data center addresses noise, power line issues COMMISSION, from page 1 Road and Lee Highway. He also said the company would abide by the toughest of Warrenton’s noise standards as its engineers worked to make the data center quieter. But critics of the proposal were wary of his promises and his phrasing. “Beware the silver tongue,” said Spencer Snakard, president of the citizens’ group Protect Fauquier, at a meeting the following day. Snakard lives near Vint Hill Road in one of the neighborhoods that could be affected by new power lines.
Balloon study
Tuesday’s session turned contentious early when Boyd Sipe, a manager at Wetland Studies and Solutions of Gainesville, showed photos he had taken during the balloon test Sept. 15 that was required for the application. Wetland Studies hoisted balloons to the height of the proposed data center on its site so residents could tell whether they would be able to see the building from spots around town. Sipes showed photos taken at seven locations selected by the town’s staff: The balloons were not visible in six. In one, near Walker Drive, the center would be quite visible. But Lawrence said he had taken pictures of the balloons from various locations, and it appeared to him that Sipes had not zoomed in to see balloons in the distance. “These are crappy pictures,” he said, which “really strains my confidence.” Foote pointed out that the locations were agreed on by the town staff. “And you could still take a crappy picture from an agreed-upon site,” Lawrence said.
Noise issues
Foote was also questioned closely about a noise study the company presented Sept. 9 in its application. The noise study had said the data center would exceed the town’s limits only in a zone stretching north across U.S. 17, where no people live. How-
ever, data center opponents have claimed that the study used a noise limit table for industrial zones instead of one designed for residential areas. Lawrence asked Foote if Amazon would use the stricter residential table, and Foote answered yes. But Foote said another provision in the ordinance – a penalty for a site that produces a “tone” – remains to be clarified. The ordinance defines a tone as a “hum or screech,” but Foote said those terms were subjective. Foote said meeting Warrenton’s noise ordinance —”probably the strictest that we’ve ever run across” — was requiring Amazon’s engineers to engage in a “substantial engineering exercise,” which was taking more time than anticipated. Despite all that, Foote said the company would meet the noise code. “They have to provide equipment which meets your ordinance, or they can’t get a site plan approval,” he said.
Jobs
Amazon has been saying for a year that the data center will host 52 jobs, though it is unclear how many will be high-tech positions. Lawrence pressed Foote on whether the company might hire only Warrenton residents or create a data center jobs training program in town. The question appeared to take Foote by surprise, but he said he believed Amazon would consider it. “I’ll take that as a ‘no,’” Lawrence said. When Foote objected, Lawrence said, “I’ll take it as a ‘no’ until you get back to me.”
Transmission lines
One other sensitive issue is electric power to the data center. Earlier plans had labeled eight acres west of the site on Blackwell Road for a “proposed substation.” But plans displayed Tuesday labeled the area “future use.” That’s because Amazon has been working with Dominion Energy to find an alternative location for a substation to send distribution lines to the data center, Foote said. The planned substation has encountered strong resistance from town and county residents be-
cause Dominion has proposed building 230 kilovolts transmission lines to feed the station. Because those lines, with their wide rights-of-way and 100-foot towers would cross numerous homesteads and neighborhoods, the project has birthed a “Stop the Power Towers” movement. If no substation were needed, or if an alternative location were chosen, residents might be mollified, but the power-feed plans are vague and, in the end, the routes would be determined by the State Corporation Commission in Richmond. Foote said Amazon was willing to share costs with Dominion to bury “distribution” lines, but he did not use the term “transmission lines,” which are what concerns neighbors. Opponents of the data center said at a teach-in Wednesday, Oct. 26, that the gesture was virtually meaningless. First, they noted, if the distribution lines come from a substation next door, they would be only 250 feet long. Second, said Snakard of Protect Fauquier, “I think they are responsible for that anyway. I had to pay to get power to my house.”
Where commissioners stand on the issue
In comments at the end of the meeting, the commissioners signaled – some more clearly than others – where they stood on the project. Zarabi was opposed. Ryan Stewart and James Lawrence appeared skeptical, but Steve Ainsworth seemed less so. Johnston, who lives closest to the proposed site, said the possibility of a nearby data center was one reason he was moving and therefore resigning from the planning commission; this was his last meeting. Chairwoman Susan Helander was absent. Unknown is whether there will be another work session like this one before the issue goes to a formal planning commission public hearing. While Amazon said it had more work to do on its application, vice-chair James Lawrence, who filled in for the absent Helander, said he needed legal advice on how to decide what meeting to hold next.
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Warrenton gets spooky Spidermen, angels, demons, Pennywise, robots, Transformers, Mandalorians, a Tyrannosaurus rex and even a lion that looked suspiciously like a golden retriever — they were all welcome at the Warrenton Halloween Parade on Saturday morning. Hundreds attended, and families trick-or-treated at Old Town businesses after marching down Main Street. The parade was the beginning of a day of family events organized by Warrenton’s parks and recreation department. A “trunk-or-treat” event was held Saturday afternoon at the Warrenton Aquatic and Recreation Facility, and the Warrenton Police Department helped with a “flashlight candy hunt” Saturday evening at Rady Park. See more photos at fauquier.com.
The Kerr family, of Warrenton, welcomes trick-ortreaters with skeletons, both human and Sasquatch. FAUQUIER TIMES STAFF PHOTO/ ROBIN EARL
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A young witch casts a spell on a Fauquier Times photographer during Saturday’s parade.
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Left: Ann Dial, of Ellie’s Place, hands out candy after the parade. Right: Robots Jaxton and Shane won a prize for their costumes.
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Snow White, Sadness from Inside Out and Darla from Finding Nemo participate in the parade.
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Lisa Jenkins, who became Quentin Quant for the poverty simulation, fills out paperwork in hopes of getting a bank loan to help tide the family over until the next paycheck. FAUQUIER TIMES STAFF PHOTO/ COLLEEN LAMAY
‘Bridging the Gap’ offers glimpse into lives of people stuck in cycle of poverty ‘We are in a country of plenty, and you have people eating out of trash cans’ By Colleen LaMay
Fauquier Times Staff Writer
Quentin Quant is a recently divorced father struggling to make ends meet on the $1,517 he takes home each month to support his family — son, Kirby, 9; daughter, Kayley, 20, a college student; and his 1-year-old granddaughter, Clarice. Although he works full time earning $10.75 an hour, and the family gets $190 a month in food stamps, Quant struggles every day to put food on the table, pay rent on a three-bedroom house and keep the heat and lights on. Unexpected expenses, such as $50 for glasses for Kirby, easily tip the family’s already fragile finances into catastrophe. “I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news,” a banker told Quant when he tried to get a loan using his 5-yearold car as collateral. “You have too much debt.” Defeated, Quant turned away. He had already tried to get benefits from the Department of Social Services, but the line was too long. The office closed before his turn came. He tried to pawn his family’s stereo but could get only $40 for it. The Quants are fictional, but their plight is anything but. Thirty to 40 people gathered Sunday, Oct. 16, at Warrenton United Methodist Church to walk in the shoes of people who work low-wage jobs that can make day-to-day life a never-ending struggle. “Bridging the Gap: A Faith Community Poverty Simulation” was sponsored by the Fauquier chapter of the NAACP and a coalition of area churches. Participants were divided into “family” groups, complete with names and a backstory. Each family had to find its way through a myriad of challenges, including how to put food on the table, pay for rent, day care, utilities and perhaps one of the biggest challenges in Fauquier County — finding reliable transportation in a small town without the ro-
bust public transportation of a larger city. Tables were set up and staffed to represent a bank, utility company, day-care center, pawn shop, payday loan store, social services, faithbased assistance and more. Family members visited the places they needed as they dealt with everyday problems and unexpected blows like a stolen purse. When it was over, Lisa Jenkins, who played Quentin Quant, said she learned a lot. “Who can live on $10.75 an hour?” Even though many low-wage jobs now pay $15 an hour, that’s still not enough, Jenkins said. “We need to do better,” she said. “We are in a country of plenty, and you have people eating out of trash cans.” Eva Pollard, who was daughter Kayley for the simulation, said it is easy for people who have enough money to pay their bills to assume the working poor just aren’t trying hard enough. “When people are already doing well their own selves, they don’t really care,” she said. The simulation focused on families that typify average low-income households and the problems such families face getting by, said Clare Lillard, extension agent for Virginia Cooperative Extension who ran the simulation. “You are going to struggle, but that is what this is all about,” she told the participants before the simulation began. The simulation was followed by a panel discussion on the problems people with low incomes face. “What we witnessed today was reality,” said Ellsworth Weaver, a panel member and president of the Fauquier chapter of the NAACP. “We cannot hide the fact that poverty exists. We cannot hide the fact that injustices exist. “The question is, what are we going to do about it?” Weaver asked. “We should look at what we can do to make a difference,” he said. “Here is a chance for us to see things from a different light and make a difference.” Reach Colleen LaMay at clamay@fauquier.com
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Habitat finds a key to affordable housing HABITAT, from page 1 “I had to come up with a plan,” said Greene, 39, who is now partnering with Fauquier Habitat for Humanity to build a new home on Haiti Street. She and her now two sons hope to move in next summer. But six years ago, she had to come up with a different plan. She found a babysitter with a home where her son, Ramad, would have a place to sleep at night. She got a storage unit for their belongings. She had a cell phone so the sitter could reach her – and a gym membership. “You’re probably wondering why I needed a gym membership,” Greene told a rapt audience of more than 100 at a breakfast event for supporters the local Habitat affiliate held Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Middleburg Community Center. That meant that after an overnight shift at the Quest facility in Chantilly and getting off work at 8 a.m., “I was able to have a place … to work out a little, shower, get dressed for the day and then pick up my son,” she said. “We’d go to a park and spend time together, doing fun stuff and then he would go back to the babysitter’s.” Meanwhile, Greene would drive to Chantilly “to find a quiet, dark place in the back of the parking lot [at work] and sleep until it was time for me to punch in at 11:30 at night. … The next day, I would get off at 8 o’clock and do the same thing all over again.” Her 1996 Suburban “was very comfortable to sleep in,” she said. But with money saved on rent during those eight months, she was able to buy a new car to replace it and move into subsidized housing in Warrenton. Greene has worked for Quest for 14 years but has had to turn down promotions and raises that would have disqualified her from living where she does now.
‘Habitat is about wealth building’
A year ago, Greene qualified to enter the Habitat program leading to home ownership, taking financial literacy classes and putting in nearly 200 of the required 250 volunteer “sweat equity” hours at the ReStore and on construction sites that Habitat requires of those with whom it partners. Reinvigorating Haiti Street, a historically Black neighborhood, has been a focus for Habitat’s work going back to 2015. The nonprofit Christian housing charity – which doesn’t proselytize – has built three houses there, has two under construction and aims to build a dozen more units, including Greene’s. The groundbreaking will be in January; Greene hopes they will get the keys and move in by June with Ramad, now 11, and Douglas, 3. When she does, she will get a heavily subsidized mortgage and lease — not own — the land beneath the house. That’s thanks to the recently created nonprofit, Virginia Community Statewide Land Trust. Greene will gain equity in the home
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Left: Linneka Greene, who is partnering with Fauquier Habitat for Humanity to build a home on Haiti Street in Warrenton, and Fauquier Habitat Executive Director Darryl Neher. Right: Nigel Ogilvie is a volunteer advocate for Linneka Greene as she navigates Habitat for Humanity’s homebuying process. with every mortgage payment and, if she decides later to sell, reap a portion of the appreciation in value while Habitat and the Land Trust sell the house again far below appraised value to another buyer who qualifies for affordable housing. “Habitat is about wealth building, not winning the lottery,” said Darryl Neher, executive director of Fauquier Habitat since 2018. The Habitat movement began in 1976 as a housing ministry of communal Koinonia Farm in Americus, Georgia, near the Plains, Georgia, home of its most celebrated volunteers, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Today it has 1,200 affiliates working in local communities in 70 countries using the same three criteria to select the future homeowners it works with: applicants’ need, their willingness to volunteer and partner with Habitat, and their ability to repay the subsidized mortgage. That means those in abject poverty will not qualify. For those who do, Habitat pairs each with a volunteer “advocate” to guide them through the journey to home ownership. “We are preparing them not only on how to apply for a mortgage but also how to own and maintain their home,” said Nigel Ogilvie, a retired U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve civil servant who is Greene’s advocate. “We’re focused on learning and practicing budgeting and spending techniques, how to use a credit card wisely and how to improve their credit score by paying down debt.” Jasmine Smith, 28, of Remington took all those lessons to heart and last year became one of the first to buy a Habitat home with a 99-year lease on the land at a reduced price. Like Linneka Greene, Smith has a good, steady job; Smith works as a State Farm insurance agent in Warrenton. The single parent of two had to move repeatedly as property owners jacked up rents beyond what she could afford. She was introduced to Fauquier
Habitat by her boss, who encouraged her to volunteer on a home build. “I just wanted to be a part of helping somebody (else) get into a house. I had no intention at all of being in the program myself,” Smith said. “But as I read the qualifications and I was like, ‘Wait, hold on. I meet some of this stuff. Why not just try?’ So I submitted the application.”
‘You have to have the dirt’
Fauquier Habitat and its volunteers built 62 houses from 1992 to 2016 and made critical repairs to 54 others. It paused accepting applications in 2019 while reassessing its strategy for addressing the worsening shortage of affordable housing in Fauquier. COVID slowed operations but it now has completed three, has two in construction and three planned for 2023. It anticipates building 10 to 12 more homes on Haiti Street. When it calls for applications, it typically fields 90 calls from people who express an interest. They must meet the income limits of 30% to 60% of the median household income in Fauquier, which the Census Bureau reported was $105,665 in 2020. The pre-screening weeds out many; eventually, only 12 people wind up submitting applications. From that number, the organization selects three applicants each year to work with. It wants to undertake more, but Habitat is constrained both by how much money it raises and the difficulty of getting suitable land, either purchased or donated. The median sales price of homes in 2020 was $440,000 in Fauquier and has shot up since as families cooped up in the pandemic engaged in bidding wars to get places of their own. (Fauquier Habitat also works in Rappahannock County, where both incomes and home prices are lower.) “Land acquisition is a challenge,” said Susan Long, a Habitat board member with a background in development and investment. “You have
to have the dirt. The more dirt we have, the more people we are going to be able to serve.”
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In Jasmine Smith’s case, that dirt was in Remington. The county now assesses her property, which she owns with Habitat, at $334,700. That includes $85,000 for the land and $249,700 for the three-bedroom house built on it. Smith took out a mortgage of $180,000 to buy the home, with Habitat subsidizing the rest. Smith’s monthly mortgage payment is $880, less than the $1,200 she was paying in rent. She also still has $60,000 in student loans for college to pay off. Now, sons Jeremiah, 8, and Matthew, 4, have their own bedrooms, and Jeremiah has a five-minute walk to school. There’s a trampoline in the yard, which Jeremiah said was a must-have even before the house was built. “It’s important for kids to grow up in one place, a place you can call home,” said Smith, who was raised by her grandmother in a small apartment. That is also the motivation for Linneka Greene. “I’m excited,” she said. “I never thought I would meet (Habitat’s) requirements. I always thought it was just for low-income people, who made little to nothing, and I had a really good job. I just didn’t have everything set up where I knew what to do with the resources I had.” Her boys are excited, too. Although an old house that sits on the Haiti Street lot has yet to be torn down, they can already envision what will rise in its place. Ramad “has drawn a picture of our house probably 20 times,” she said. And Ramad, too, has one non-negotiable demand. “All he cares about is a dog. We can’t have a dog where we are at now. We’re going to have a dog the day we move into our house, apparently,” she said with a laugh.
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‘Protect Fauquier’ endorses Carlos for Warrenton mayor By Peter Cary
Piedmont Journalism Foundation
Warrenton Town Councilman Renard Carlos, who is challenging Warrenton Mayor Carter Nevill in the Nov. 8 election, gained support last week from Protect Fauquier, a coalition of county and town residents who oppose an Amazon data center proposed for Blackwell Road. The endorsement came even though Carlos, an at-large member of the town council since 2018, has not said he opposes the data center outright. That may be a moot point, however, since mayors do not vote unless there is a tie among the town council’s seven members. Both Carlos and Cindy Burbank, secretary of Protect Fauquier, held a press conference at the John Barton Payne community room in Warrenton on Monday, Oct. 24, to announce the endorsement. At the session, attended by a half-dozen Carlos allies, Burbank praised Carlos’ leadership, while Carlos criticized the town council’s lack of “transparency” and its process of managing its issues — from a boundary line adjustment that would enlarge the town’s land area by three-fifths to its handling of the Amazon proposal. But the main themes of his presentation were more overarching: that the council needs to listen to residents and respect their views, to make policies based on careful thought and research and to keep residents in the loop as it works through its decision-making. Residents should not have to spend “thousands of dollars” on Freedom of Information Act requests to learn what’s going on in
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As Protect Fauquier activist Cindy Burbank looks on, Warrenton mayoral candidate Renard Carlos records himself on his phone during an Oct. 24 press conference to announce an endorsement from the group. their town, Carlos said. Earlier this year, the Piedmont Environmental Council and the Piedmont Journalism Foundation, which owns the Fauquier Times, spent about $1,350 on FOIAs for town documents, and Citizens for Fauquier County spent additional money to learn the details behind a Warrenton zoning amendment allowing the town council to consider data centers. In August 2021, Carlos joined the other town council members in unanimously voting to approve the zoning amendment. But after seeing the FOIA’d documents, one council member, Bill Semple (Ward 2), said he wanted to retract his vote, and a planning commissioner called the whole process “disingenuous.” When questioned at the Oct. 24 press conference about his position on the Amazon data center, Carlos
stopped short of saying he opposes the data center but said he’s “skeptical it’s the right place, the right fit.” Carlos said, “The process that I’ve witnessed makes it very difficult for me to render a judgment. Because there are a lot of questions right now that I don’t know that I have the answers to.” Carlos, who is communications manager for the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation, contended that Nevill needs to listen to criticism and “not dodge questions.” He said that residents recently have expressed “outright rage over the lack of transparency.” However, some of the “transparency” problems seem to involve the council itself. Carlos took note of private meetings that town council and planning commission members had with Amazon representatives in July
2021. He attended one of them. It turned out that mid-level town employees had signed non-disclosure agreements with Amazon, which the town attorney later interpreted to cover the council and prevent them from discussing the data center with the press. Carlos said the town needs to write a policy on NDAs so everyone understands the rules. Carlos also complained that Nevill sent a letter July 11 to the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors on behalf of the town council asking that the town’s boundaries be extended. Carlos said the matter needs more research on its costs and benefits before starting negotiations with the county. He said he had asked Nevill for such a review and never received it. Asked if the council voted on the letter, he said they did not. “Was every single member of council in favor of moving that process forward? Well, I can tell you, no, because I know I certainly wasn’t.” On this subject, he said, “Many of [residents] feel that [they] have been left in the dark.” Nevill responded to Carlos’ criticisms on Wednesday, saying the town council’s processes have been proper and transparent. Protect Fauquier contributed $1,000 to Carlos’ campaign, Burbank said in an interview after the press conference. The organization has 920 members, according to its Facebook page. Its petition opposing the data center or requiring that corresponding transmission lines be buried has just under 2,000 signatures.
Nevill disputes claim that Warrenton government lacks transparency By Coy Ferrell
Nevill said beginning the formal negotiating process with the county ensured that any debate going forward is public and transparent. He noted that the council had as recently as 2018 identified expanding the town’s boundaries as a strategic priority and public discussions around many of the areas included in the current proposal date to the 1990s. The initial boundary proposal is a “recommendation” that can and should change through public negotiations, Nevill added. Town Councilman James Hartman (at-large), who also serves as the vice mayor, echoed Nevill’s comments. “Sending the letter to get the process started is exactly how the process works, and it’s not secret at all,” he said. “It’s been going on since the 1990s. There’s nothing secret about any of it.” Hartman acknowledged that the council held closed sessions about the boundary proposal but said those were cleared by the town attorney so that council members could be brought up to speed on the legal process and the history of previous negotiations.
Fauquier Times Staff Writer
Warrenton Mayor Carter Nevill pushed back Wednesday, Oct. 26 against claims from his opponent, Town Council Member Renard Carlos, that Nevill and the town council have failed to be transparent about recent policy issues. Carlos (at-large) is challenging Nevill in the Nov. 8 election. During a Monday, Oct. 24, campaign event, Carlos said some residents have expressed “outright rage” over the lack of transparency in town government. Carlos pointed specifically to the handling of two major issues: an application to build an Amazon data center on Blackwell Road and a proposal to expand the town’s boundaries. Nevill has not taken a firm position on the data center, saying his support or opposition will depend on the extent to which Amazon addresses residents’ and elected officials’ concerns. He said that he supports expanding the town’s boundaries but that the final details should be worked out through a public process. In both cases, he defended the town’s review procedures, which he said are rigorous and public.
Boundary line adjustment
During the Oct. 24 campaign event, during which Carlos was endorsed by Protect Fauquier, a group that opposes the data center, Carlos criticized Nevill for sending a formal notice to the Fauquier Board of County Supervisors to begin negotiating a boundary-line adjustment without
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Warrenton Mayor Carter Nevill addresses a Warrenton Police Department event in June. taking a public vote. Carlos said residents feel that they have been “left in the dark” about the issue. Nevill disputed that characterization, saying he sent the letter with the majority of the council’s support and with the approval of the town attorney. “My role as mayor is always to follow the will of the majority,” he said.
Amazon data center
Echoing claims made by anti-data-center activists, Carlos criticized the council and town staff over private meetings with Amazon representatives held before Amazon’s intentions to build a data center on an industrial-zoned parcel on Blackwell Road became public. Carlos also attended a non-public meeting with Amazon’s representatives. See NEVILL, page 29
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School board likely to see first draft of policy on sexually explicit class materials at Nov. 14 meeting SCHOOL BOARD, from page 1 Warner shared with the board a timeline for policy changes. The board will first adopt a version of the state’s model policy and then will look at changing the school division’s regulations — for selecting textbooks and library books and for handling complaints — to conform to the new policy. Under the new policy, parents will get at least 30 days’ advance notice of the use of instructional materials with “sexually explicit content” and will be able to inspect and review the materials. In addition, parents will be able to request alternate assignments. “Instructional materials” do not include school library books unless the books are used to complete assignments or are part of an academic or extracurricular program. However, the new policy will likely require some changes in the division’s current regulations regarding library book and textbook adoptions and its process for handling parents’ complaints about books, Warner said. “This is going to touch a number of different areas,” he said. Here is Warner’s timeline: • Nov. 14: First draft of policy will be discussed at school board meeting. • Nov. 30: The draft policy will be on the agenda at a school board summit. Board members also will learn details about a special committee, composed of stakeholders, that will investigate how to make division regulations conform to the new policy. • Dec. 12: Earliest date the School Board could vote on a new policy for “sexually explicit” materials. • Jan. 23, 2023: Deadline for passing policy, according to state law. • July or August 2023: Adoption of any changes in division regulations required to conform to law. He said that between January and May, the committee, which includes staff, will work on Fauquier-specific regulations specifying how “we’re going to communicate information about ‘sexually explicit’ materials that are in our schools,” he said. One idea for changes to the local policy is to create a rubric, or scoring guide,
New state-wide policy
The Virginia General Assembly, in largely party-line votes, approved a bill in February (Senate Bill 656) that allows parents to review “sexually explicit material” in advance of assignments. Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) made parental input a cornerstone of his 2021 political campaign. The Fauquier County School Board — along with every other school board in Virginia — has until Jan. 23 to adopt a policy compatible with the model policy, created by the Virginia Board of Education under Youngkin’s administration, or to produce a more comprehensive policy of its own. The policy approved by the board must ensure that children are not exposed to any “sexually explicit content” without notifying parents beforehand. Principals will be required to keep a current list of instructional materials with sexually explicit content by grade and subject on the school’s public website, the model policy says. Schools shall also have available at the school for parent review all instructional materials that include sexually explicit content. Having confidence in parents and respecting their right to protect their children’s innocence is the guiding principle of the law, according to the VDOE. No parents or children can be punished for requesting alternate materials. And parents are not stuck with their decisions. They can change their minds by notifying the school. that would help determine which books are selected for libraries, Warner said. School officials already are updating the school division’s Library and Medial Services web page to make it easier for students, families and staff to use. So far, it puts information about each school’s books, its librarians and its book-selection policies in one place, said David Kuzma, supervisor of library and media services. “I can speak to the collaboration our librarians do with instructional support curriculum, and as a parent of three, I can attest to their willingness to meet us halfway as parents,” Kuzma said.
School Board meeting
The next regular meeting of the Fauquier County School Board is to start at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at Fauquier High School.
Library and Media Services webpage
The updated library webpage at https://www.fcps1.org/Page/3621 provides the name and email for the librarian at each of the division’s schools. It also includes a tab for the current book selection process at Fauquier County Public Schools and allows parents to search each library’s catalog online. It also includes “Events in Our Libraries,” a section that lets librarians publicize events such as trips to the public library to encourage students to get library cards.
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School division receives results of tests for mold at Fauquier High School By Colleen LaMay
Fauquier Times Staff Writer
The Fauquier County School Division on Monday received results of mold tests at Fauquier High School. Division spokesperson Tara Helkowski said the division was examining the mold report and expected to release a statement this week. The Falconer, the Fauquier High School student newspaper, says Cladosporium, one of the most common types of indoor molds, is present inside the school. Cladosporium is rarely considered a health hazard, although some species can cause allergic reactions in people, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Student and staff safety is our top priority, so we take this serious-
ly,” Helkowski said in mid-October. “Once a substance like this is discovered, we work quickly to follow Cladosporium our safety protomold cols,” she said. “At this point, we have hired a company to test the substance,” Helkowski said. “If we learn that it is mold and remediation is recommended, we will follow through quickly with abatement.” Helkowski said it was too soon to answer questions, including confirming whether the substance is mold and if so, what kind. She did not say where on the sprawling FHS campus the substance being tested was locat-
ed, or whether it presented a potential health threat to students or staff. Students Catherine Arellano and David Achter wrote in the school’s newspaper that Cladosporium mold had been confirmed by microscope on the first floor of the main building. The student newspaper used a commercially available test to confirm the results. The total number of spores was not included in the test results. Cladosporium is one of the most common molds found indoors, the CDC says. It is seldom associated with infections in people, but it can cause allergic reactions, such as watery eyes and runny nose. More than 500 species of Cladosporium exist. The mold can be gray, green or black. The students’ mold swab, sent to a commercial lab, did not identify the
species of Cladosporium. Concerns of mold and the condition of the buildings have been an ongoing issue at Fauquier High School, according to “The Falconer.” The student newspaper’s staff in 2016 and 2019 raised concerns about mold in the school. No information was immediately available on whether the school division found mold or whether remediation — steps to eliminate the mold — was necessary at that time. According to the Healthline Web site, Cladosporium may occasionally cause asthma attacks. A 2015 study on Cladosporium published in the “Journal of Clinical Microbiology” was unable to document that any species of Cladosporium caused disease in animals or people.
Taylor Middle student survives cardiac arrest during P.E. class By Coy Ferrell
Fauquier Times Staff Writer
A Taylor Middle School sixth grader went into cardiac arrest on the morning of Thursday, Oct. 27, during physical education class. Several people quickly revived the child, who was reported to be recovering later that day. The P.E. teacher “noticed a student in distress” on an athletic field on campus and called the school office; the school’s nurse, student resource officer and several administrators responded, according to an updated statement from the school division Friday. School division spokesperson Tara Helkowski did not respond to an email ask-
ing to identify the PE teacher and nurse. The SRO, Master Deputy Sheriff Joy Miller, performed CPR until Warrenton-based Fauquier County paramedics arrived, according to county officials. The child was then transported from the scene by helicopter. “Thank you to the quick action of the teacher who identified and notified staff,” the updated statement quoted Miller as saying. “The whole incident was a joint effort between the school nurse, staff and myself.” Fauquier County Assistant Fire Chief Michael Gillam called the response “another great example of Fauquier County fire and rescue system in action.” Eight Fauquier County Department of Fire,
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Local groups rally opposition to Warrenton data center OPPOSITION, from page 4 John Lyver, a retired NASA engineer with a doctorate in computational analysis, said his noise studies, based on the average noise from four Amazon centers, shows the Warrenton one would violate the town ordinance night and day at two frequencies, 500 and 1,000 hertz. Combined with road noise, the 24/7 sound would be intolerable, he argued. He said studies show that constant noise, especially at night, causes sleeplessness, headaches, anxiety and other maladies. The presenters said one of the biggest problems with the Amazon application is that it has been shrouded in secrecy. Documents obtained through FOIA by the PEC and the PJF show that the town’s staff was communicating with Amazon’s attorney John Foote as it designed a zoning change to allow data centers. Foote told the planning commission that he had worked with Warrenton’s director of community development, Rob Walton, to write the zoning amendment. Later, Walton and Zoning Administrator Kelly Machen signed nondisclosure agreements on behalf of the town government so town officials could meet one or two at a time
with Amazon officials. The meetings allowed town officials to learn more about the project and Amazon to gauge whether it would get town approval as it was under pressure to close on its $40 million land purchase. Later, the town’s attorney wrote an opinion that the NDAs could inhibit town officials from talking to the media about Amazon. “The NDAs cut the public out of the process,” said Bolthouse, of the PEC. “Openness is crucial, and this has to change going forward.” In answer to a question, John McCarthy, a senior adviser to the PEC and a former Rappahannock County administrator, pointed out that state law allows public officials to sign NDAs to facilitate economic development. The town planning commission considered Amazon’s application last week in a work session, and the next step is either another work session or a public hearing. The matter then would go before the town council. If the council does not consider the matter until next year, it will likely have two new members: David McGuire and Paul Mooney, both of whom attended Wednesday’s town hall. Before the meeting, Mooney said in a brief interview that Warrenton is a unique small town, family-friendly and fiscally responsible and that he does not believe the data center “will fit within those parameters.” McGuire could not be reached for comment.
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WE HEARTILY SUPPORT RENARD CARLOS FOR MAYOR
Please Vote For Renard Carlos If You Care About Transparency And Open Government -- And Oppose The Amazon Data Center We are residents of the Town of Warrenton and Fauquier County. We are average citizens. We believe the Town of Warrenton is a special place and Fauquier County is a place of rural beauty. We do not want the Town and County to be tarnished by the Amazon data center on Blackwell Road. We heartily support Renard Carlos for Mayor, because he is raising hard questions about the Amazon data center. We believe he will work to preserve the special character and beauty of the Town and County. We believe he is deeply committed to an open, transparent process. We believe he will listen to residents of the Town and County on important matters like the data center. Please do not vote for Carter Nevill as Mayor for another four years -- unless you want a Mayor who we believe will work behind the scenes to advance more data centers, who will continue to support nondisclosure agreements for Town employees, who will claim there is nothing wrong with the past Town Manager’s resignation in July only to take a job with Amazon two weeks later, and who will look stonily upon citizens when they stand up at Town Council meetings to speak from their heart about data centers. In a profile in the Fauquier Times, Carter Nevill cited his guiding philosophy, which reads in part: “When the Master governs, the people are hardly aware that he exists.... When his work is done, the people say ‘Amazing, we did it all by ourselves.” The Master? The implicit message that people are passive and so “The Master” must decide what is best and they will be amazed at his mastery? Renard Carlos has been listening to us. He has been respectful of us and has met with us to hear our concerns. He took the time to attend the Town Hall meeting last week on the Amazon data center -- as did fellow Council Members Sean Polster and Jay Heroux. They came, they stayed, and they listened intently. Carter Nevill didn’t attend. He was at a campaign event at a bar/restaurant whose property owner is seeking Town approval of a zoning exception. He has ignored our request for a meeting. If you want an Amazon data center on Blackwell Road, and if you want a Mayor who disdains citizen involvement in important decisions, by all means, vote for Carter Nevill.
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What: Holiday Bazaar When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Where: Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 14019 Glenkirk Road, Gainesville Cost: Vendor spaces available for $25 each Info: Food and baked goods Reservations for vendors: 703754-4685 ONGOING EVENTS Exhibition What: “Identity and Restraint” — Art of the Dog Collar Exhibition When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday to Sunday, Oct. 7 to March 26, 2023 Where: National Sporting Library and Museum, 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg Cost: $10 for adults; $8 for adults (age 13 to 18); $8 for seniors Info: Innovative traveling exhibition developed in partnership between the National Sporting Library and Museum and the American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog in New York Aging What: Old Age Ain’t for Sissies When: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, to Nov. 7 Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton RSVP: 540-349-5814 Bereavement What: Spiritual Care Support Ministries Bereavement Support Group When: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, to Dec. 7 Where: Chapel Springs Church, 11500 New Life Way, Bristow RSVP: 540-349-5814 Farmers market What: Warrenton Farmers High Season Market When: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, to Nov. 19 Where: 21 Main St., Old Town Warrenton Info: Indoor and outdoor spaces Food assistance What: Peas and Grace When: 8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays and 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturdays Where: Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains Info: Those in need of food assistance are welcome Spiritual Care Support Ministries What: Support groups/counseling and special events for those experiencing the death of a loved one, divorce and chronic illness When: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; Closed Sunday Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: 540-349-5814 or www.scsm.tv The S.E.E. Recovery Center What: Recovery-oriented groups, meetings and the opportunity to speak with someone about mental health or substance use recovery When: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday Where: The S.E.E. Recovery Center, 710 U.S. Ave., Culpeper Info: 540-825-3366 or email: SEERecovery@rrcsb.org Wednesday, Nov. 2
Tribute to ‘J.J.’ Jefferson planned for Nov. 4 Bird Bowl Family members, friends and coaches will remember Vashon A. “J.J.” Jefferson in a pregame ceremony at the Nov. 4 Bird Bowl at Fauquier High School. The ceremony will start at about 6:30 p.m. at the stadium. Jefferson, a Fauquier High alum who played football for the Falcons, was killed in the line of duty Feb. 1 while working as a Bridgewater College campus safety officer. He was 48. Bridgewater police officer John Painter, 55, was also killed in the shooting. A representative from the governor’s office will read a proclamation honoring Jefferson, according to family friend Greta Summerville, who is helping to organize the Nov. 4 tribute. Before joining Bridgewater’s security team in 2018, Jefferson worked as a security officer at Shenandoah University in Winchester. He received an award from Shenandoah in 2017 “in recognition of his initiatives to re-envision campus safety as focusing on student and community relationships.” Jefferson and Painter were the first officers to respond to a “suspicious person” on Bridgewater’s campus. After Jefferson and Painter spoke with the suspect for a few minutes, however, the gunman opened fire on the two Homework assistance What: Homework help for school-age children When: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, Tuesday, Nov. 8, and Wednesday, Nov. 9 Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow St., Bealeton Cost: Free; no registration required Info: Homework help for elementary and middle school children by Liberty High School National Honor Society members; students should bring in specific schoolwork Story time What: In-person story time When: 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, and Wednesday, Nov. 9 Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall and Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: For children up to age 5 and their families; bring a blanket or lawn chair ESL class What: English-as-a-second-language class presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education programs When: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, and Wednesday, Nov. 9 Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Cost: Free Info: 540-718-8243 Story time What: Raising Readers story time When: 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Nov. 2, and Wednesday, Nov. 9 Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Cost: Free Required registration: https:// fauquierlibrary.org/services/kids/childrensprograms Info: Longer stories, finger plays, and songs for 2-to-4-year-old children with a parent or caregiver Books What: Banned Books Book Club When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: The book club will meet every first
Vashon A. “J.J.” Jefferson officers and fled, according to the Virginia State Police. The alleged shooter, Alexander Campbell, was arrested the same day and charged with two counts of capital murder. Campbell is scheduled to appear before a Rockingham County grand jury Nov. 21. A Facebook group, “Honoring JJ Jefferson,” has been created for those wishing to share their memories of Jefferson.
Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.; this month’s pick is “Looking for Alaska,” by John Greene Homework What: Homework Study Hall When: 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road and Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: Students in grades 1 to 5 are invited to use dedicated space to study; no registration required; basic school supplies available upon request Story time What: “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” When: 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Info: Bright Star Touring Theatre presents a retelling of Washington Irving’s story, for grades 3 to 5 Trivia What: Trivia Night When: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, and Wednesday, Nov. 9 Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton Info: Hosted by Fauquier Trivia Trivia What: 2022 Trivia When: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, and Wednesday, Nov. 9 Where: Barking Rose Brewing Company, 9057 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton Thursday, Nov. 3 Senior Supper What: Senior Supper When: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, and Thursday, Nov. 10 Where: Bistro on the Hill, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton Cost: $7.50 Info: For seniors 55-plus; registration not required Coffee and conversation What: Fellowship, encouragement, hope through conversation with others When: 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 3, and Thursday, Nov. 10 Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free; coffee, tea, light refreshments
Info: 540-349-5814 Food pantry What: Fauquier FISH Food Pantry When: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3; 9:30 to noon Saturday, Nov. 5, and Tuesday, Nov. 8 Where: Fauquier FISH, 24 Pelham St., Warrenton Info: Ready-to-cook meals and additional food for residents of Fauquier County who need help; bring ID and proof of county residency ESL class What: English-as-a-second-language class presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education programs When: 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, and Thursday, Nov. 10 Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton Cost: Free Info: 540-718-8243 Art What: Art Cart When: All day Thursday, Nov. 3, and Thursday, Nov. 10 Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton Cost: Free; no registration required Info: Preschool and elementary school aged children drop by and use library art supplies Story time What: Family story time When: 10:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, and Thursday, Nov. 10 Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Info: For all ages with a caregiver Crafts What: Handmade holiday cards When: 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Info: For adults and students in elementary, middle and high school; create holiday greeting cards to share; art supplies provided; can make up to five cards as supplies last Memory loss What: Memory Cafe See CALENDAR, page 16
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CALENDAR, from page 15 When: 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Info: Engage with other adults experiencing memory loss; caregivers, friends and family are encouraged to attend; snacks and drinks; the activity will be Autumn-themed travel discussion and a craft Karaoke What: Karaoke When: 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, and Thursday, Nov. 10 Where: Craft and Crust Pizza Tavern, 204 E. Main St., Remington Reservation: 540-439-5157 Friday, Nov. 4 Story time What: Story Time for the Littles When: 11 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4, and Friday, Nov. 11 Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: Stories for ages 3 to 6; 540-8785358 Book Cellar What: Book Cellar with books, movies, and music for all ages, sponsored by the Friends of Fauquier Library When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, Saturday, Nov. 5, and Friday, Nov. 11 Where: John Barton Payne Building Basement, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton Volunteer: 540-341-3447 Pet clinic What: Pet Wellness Clinic When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, and Friday, Nov. 11 Where: Fauquier SPCA, 9350 Rogues Road, Midland Cost: Fee for various services Appointment: 540-788-9000 x208 Writing What: NaNoWriMo Write-In “Lunch Date” Write-Ins When: Noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, and Friday, Nov. 11 Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: Bring notebook or laptop for an hour of quiet writing time Theater auditions What: Auditions for “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder When: 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Where: Fauquier Enterprise Center, 4263 Aiken Drive, Warrenton Registration: Pre-registration required (no walk-in auditions); 540-349-8760 or www. FCTstage.org Live music What: Open Mic Live Music When: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, and Friday, Nov. 11 Where: Orlean Market, 6855 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall Info: Bring instrument Live music What: Featuring Tamara Mae and Friends When: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 Where: Old Trade Brewery, 13270 Alanthus Road, Brandy Station Saturday, Nov. 5 For those in need What: Toiletry distribution When: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 5 Where: Faith Christian Church and International Outreach Center, 6472 Duhollow Road, Warrenton Info: Hygiene and toiletry items for lowincome families History What: The Settle’s Kettle When: Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Where: Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane
Cost: $10 car parking fee Info: Learn how foods differed between the Settle family and their enslaved; get historic recipes to try at home Blacksmith What: Farmer’s Forge When: Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Where: Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane Cost: $10 car parking fee Info: Members of the Blacksmith Guild will show off skills; purchase handmade goods on site Coffee and cars What: Middleburg Coffee and Cars When: 7 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Where: Middleburg Common Grounds, 114 W. Washington St., Middleburg Info: 540-687-7065 Volunteer day What: Headstone cleaning When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Where: Culpeper National Cemetery, 305 U.S. Ave., Culpeper Info: Volunteers needed to clean headstones; bring bucket and brush; rain or shine Chess What: Middleburg Library Chess Club When: Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Info: No need to pre-register Story time What: Kids’ yoga story time When: 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: Yoga teacher from Main Street Wellness will read stories and lead a children’s yoga class; all ages welcome; no experience necessary Nature What: Nature journaling meetup and walk When: 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Where: The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton Cost: Free; registration required RSVP: info@cliftoninstitute.org or 540341-3651 Info: For adults and children accompanied by an adult; bring journal and art supplies Concert What: Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra, “Beauty in Tragedy and Hope” When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Where: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Cost: Tickets $20 adult; $15 senior (65+) and military (active and retired); free for youth (17 and under) Tickets: 703-993-7550 Chess What: Drop-In chess club When: 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Where: The teen room chess table, Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Info: All ages and abilities for a game or a match Art What: All Ages Art When: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Info: For elementary, middle school and high school students, drop-in and learn a different artistic element, the artists who mastered these elements and their process and body of work Fundraiser What: Ham and oyster feast When: 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Where: Orlean Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, 6838 Lees Manor Road, Orlean Cost: Adults, $38; children under 9, $8 for all you can eat Info: With unwrapped new toy, $5 off one See CALENDAR, page 17
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Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | November 2, 2022 CALENDAR, from page 16 adult dinner ticket; donations help support OVFRD Genealogy What: Genealogy workshop When: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Where: Warrenton Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 91 Main St., Warrenton Cost: Free to the public; lunch provided Info: Classes on internet research and courthouse records Register: 540-272-9369 Kids What: Kids Day When: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 5 Where: Warrenton Farmers Market, 21 Main St., Warrenton Info: Free games; books; activities for kids and their families Wine dinner What: Harvest dinner When: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Where: Arterra Winery, 1808 Lees Manor Road, Delaplane Cost: $48 per person Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ harvest-dinner-tickets-431622262807 Info: Arterra wines, Nomad Provisions, Village Cheeseworks and D.C. musicians Live music What: Featuring The Nighthawks When: 8 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Where: Drum and Strum, 102 Main St., Warrenton Cost: $25, children 12 or younger admitted free with parent Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ the-nighthawks-live-at-drum-strumtickets-4100426576277 Live music What: Featuring Rowdy Ace Band When: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5 Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton Live music What: Featuring Darryl Marini When: 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Where: Philip Carter Winery, 4366 Stillhouse Road, Hume Festival What: Harvest on the Halfshell -- wine, cider, mead and oysters When: 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, and Sunday, Nov. 6 Where: Philip Carter Winery, 4366 Stillhouse Road, Hume Cost: $15 per person in advance ($20 at the event) Tickets: www.shop.pcwinery.com/ product/HOTH Info: Ticket price includes four wines, three ciders, two meads and a souvenir glass; oysters and other seafood will be available from Blue Ridge Seafood; live music; firepits in the vineyard Live music What: Saturday Night Live with Jeremy Fox When: 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Where: Orlean Market, 6855 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall Live music What: Featuring Cracked Sky When: 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Where: Old Trade Brewery, 13270 Alanthus Road, Brandy Station Sunday, Nov. 6 Farmers market What: Archwood Green Barns Farmers Market When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6 Where: Archwood Green Barns, 4557 Old Tavern Road, The Plains Info: Vendors, crafters and more; 540253-5289 Walking What: Forest Bathing Walk When: 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 6 Where: Sky Meadows State Park, 11012
Edmonds Lane, Delaplane Cost: $50 per person (parking included) Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/ kim-strader-naturing-way-llc-30475773482 Info: For adults and children ages 12 and older; wear shoes or boots with good tread; bring water to drink and a camp stool or sitting pad Fundraiser What: Wine Glass Paint Class When: 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6 Where: Fauquier SPCA, 9350 Rogues Road, Midland Cost: $10 per painter Info: Join the Fauquier SPCA and Amy from Creative Crafts in painting pet paw prints and pet faces on a pair of wine glasses. All supplies included; each painter gets two glasses to paint; all proceeds to SPCA; register by Nov. 5, 540-216-2339 Fall festival What: Morais Vineyards Fall Festival When: Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6 Where: Morais Vineyards, 11409 Marsh Road, Bealeton Cost: Free entry includes unlimited access to the Fall Festival; food or wine sold separately Info: Indoor and outdoor tables are on a first come first served basis; bring lawn chairs; personal food/picnic OK; no outside alcohol allowed on premises Live music What: Featuring Shade Tree Collective When: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6 Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton Live music What: Featuring Robbie Limon When: 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6 Where: Philip Carter Winery, 4366 Stillhouse Road, Hume Live music What: Featuring Tamara Mae and Friends When: 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6 Where: Old Trade Brewery, 13270 Alanthus Road, Brandy Station Monday, Nov. 7 Ribbon cutting What: Ribbon Cutting at Laser Dental Arts with Fauquier Chamber of Commerce When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7 Where: Laser Dental Arts, 10 Rock Pointe Lane, Warrenton Art What: Art Cart When: All day Monday, Nov. 7 Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Cost: Free, no registration required Info: Preschool and elementary school aged children drop by and express creativity with the library’s art supplies Crafts What: Teen Be a Maker Cart When: All day Monday, Nov. 7, to Sunday, Nov. 13 Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall and Bealeton Branch Library, 10977 Willow Drive, Bealeton Cost: Free; drop-in; no registration required Info: Teens can learn, create and make a project using the library’s craft and maker supplies Cooking What: Teen Cuisine When: 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7 Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Info: Teens make their own custom trifle from a variety of provided ingredients Story time What: Musical Story Time When: 4 to 4:30 Monday, Nov. 7 Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg See CALENDAR, page 18
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Author visit What: Featuring author Jennifer Coburn, writer of “Cradles of the Reich” When: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8 Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: Meet author Jennifer Coburn, signing book copies
Crafts What: Adult Be a Maker Cart When: All day Tuesday, Nov. 8, to Sunday, Nov. 13 Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall and Bealeton Branch Library, 10977 Willow Drive, Bealeton Cost: Free; drop-in Info: Adults can make a project using the library’s craft and maker supplies
Mental illness What: Connections — mental health support group for individuals living with mental health challenges When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8 Where: Virtual Info: Hosted by National Alliance on Mental Illness Piedmont
Art What: Art Cart When: All day Tuesday, Nov. 8 Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester Drive, Warrenton Cost: Free; no registration required Info: Preschool and elementary school aged children use library’s art supplies
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Reading What: Paws to Read with K-9 Caring Angels When: 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8 Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow St., Bealeton Cost: Free Info: Children ages 5 to 10 read aloud to trained and certified therapy dogs; a caregiver must be present; signed permission slip required Middleburg Library What: Library will be closed for Election Day When: All day Tuesday, Nov. 8 Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Wednesday, Nov. 9 Networking What: Ignite Fauquier When: 8:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9
Where: Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance, 92 Main St., Warrenton Cost: Free Info: Specifically designed for businesses in Fauquier County to learn and network Workshop What: Farmscaping Workshop When: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9 Where: Fauquier County Extension Office, 24 Pelham St., Warrenton Cost: Free Info: Celia Vuocolo, private lands biologist, and Jim Hankins, executive director, will discuss ways to promote insect biodiversity on the farm Birds What: Bird walk When: 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9 Where: The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton See CALENDAR, page 29
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF A PETITION BY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC ANDOF POWER COMPANY NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC A PETITION BY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY FOR REVISION OF A RATE ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE, FOR REVISION OF A RATE ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE, DESIGNATED RIDER GT, UNDER § 56-585.1 A 6 DESIGNATED RIDER GT,OF UNDER § 56-585.1 A 6 OF THE CODE VIRGINIA OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA CASE CASE NO. NO. PUR-2022-00140 PUR-2022-00140 •Virginia Electric designated Rider Rider GT. GT. •Virginia Electricand andPower PowerCompany Company(“Company”) (“Company”)has hasfiled filedaaPetition Petitionto to update update the the rate rate adjustment clause, designated •Through Petition,the theCompany Companyseeks seekstotorecover recoverprojected projectedand andactual actualcosts costs related related to to electric electric distribution grid transformation •Through itsitsPetition, transformation projects projectsthat thatthe theCommission Commissionhas hasapproved approvedasaspart partofofthe theCompany’s Company’splan plan electric griddistribution distributiongrid gridtransformation transformationprojects. projects. forfor electric grid •The total revenue requirement requested for recovery in this Petition beginning June 1, 2023, is $15,502,000. •The total revenue requirement requested for recovery in this Petition beginning June 1, 2023, is $15,502,000.
•The Company states that the implementation of the proposed Rider GT on June 1, 2023, will incrementally decrease the typical residential customer’s monthly bill, based on 1,000 kilowatt-hours (“kWh”)
•The the implementation the GT. proposed Rider GT on June 1, 2023, will incrementally decrease the typical residential customer’s monthly bill, based on 1,000 kilowatt-hours (“kWh”) per Company month, by states $0.86 that compared to the current of Rider per month, by $0.86 compared to the current Rider GT. •A Hearing Examiner appointed by the Commission will hold a telephonic hearing in this case on March 21, 2023, at 10 a.m., for the receipt of public witness testimony.
•A Hearing Examiner appointed by the Commission will hold a telephonic hearing in this case on March 21, 2023, at 10 a.m., for the receipt of public witness testimony.
•An evidentiary hearing will be held on March 22, 2023, at 10 a.m., in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
•An evidentiary hearingabout will this be held 22,on2023, at 10 a.m., inwebsite the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219. •Further information caseon is March available the Commission at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. •Further information this Electric case is available onCompany the Commission website scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. On August 16, 2022,about Virginia and Power (“Dominion” or at: “Company”) filed with the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) a petition (“Petition”) to update the rate adjustment
clause (“RAC”), designated Rider GT, pursuant to § 56-585.1 A 6 of the Code of Virginia (“Code”), the Commission’s Rules Governing Utility Rate Case Applications and Annual Informational Filings of
OnInvestor-Owned August 16, 2022, Virginia Electric and Case Power Company or “Company”) filed with the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) petition (“Petition”) to update the rate adjustment Electric Utilities (“Rate Rules”), and (“Dominion” the directive contained in Ordering Paragraph (3) of the Final Order issued by the Commissiona on May 13, 2022, in Case No. PUR-2021-00083 (the “2021 RACdesignated Order”). Through itspursuant Petition,to the§ Company seeks projected actual costs related to certain electric distribution grid transformation projects that the Commission has Filings approved clause (“RAC”), Rider GT, 56-585.1 A 6 of to therecover Code of Virginiaand (“Code”), the Commission’s Rules Governing Utility Rate Case Applications and Annual Informational of as part of the Company’s plan for electric distribution grid transformation projects (“GT Plan”). Pursuant to Code § 56-585.1 A 7, the Commission must issue a final order regarding the Petition within nine Investor-Owned Electric Utilities (“Rate Case Rules”), and the directive contained in Ordering Paragraph (3) of the Final Order issued by the Commission on May 13, 2022, in Case No. PUR-2021-00083 months of filing. (the “2021 RAC Order”). Through its Petition, the Company seeks to recover projected and actual costs related to certain electric distribution grid transformation projects that the Commission has approved asThe partPetition of the Company’s plan for electric distribution grid transformation projects the (“GT Plan”). Pursuant to Dominion’s Code § 56-585.1 A 7, therelated Commission must a final order regarding the Petition within nine explains that in Case Nos. PUR-2018-00100 and PUR-2019-00154, Commission approved investments to eleven GTissue Plan projects in years 2019, 2020, and 2021 months of I”). filing. (“Phase In the 2021 RAC Order, the Commission authorized the Company to recover projected and actual costs for ten of the Phase I projects through Rider GT. The projects include: (1) mainfeeder hardening, (2) targeted corridor improvement, (3) voltage island mitigation, (4) hosting capacity analysis, (5) the Locks Campus Microgrid, (6) physical security, (7) the Smart Charging Infrastructure Pilot
The Petition(8) explains that in Case Nos. PUR-2018-00100 and PUR-2019-00154, theThe Commission approved investments related additional to eleven GT Plandistribution projects in years 2019, 2020, and 2021 for Program, telecommunications, (9) cyber security, and (10) customer education. Petition states furtherDominion’s that the Commission approved electric grid transformation projects the years and2021 2023RAC (“Phase II”)the in Case No. PUR-2021-00127. However, to therecover Company states that is notcosts requesting costs associated with Phase projects throughinclude: Rider GT(1) at this time. (“Phase I”).2022 In the Order, Commission authorized the Company projected and itactual for tentoofrecover the Phase I projects through Rider II GT. The projects mainfeeder hardening, (2) targeted corridor improvement, (3) voltage island mitigation, (4) hosting capacity analysis, (5) the Locks Campus Microgrid, (6) physical security, (7) the Smart Charging Infrastructure Pilot The Company states that the Commission I projects up education. to the maximum amount states of investment previously deemed reasonable prudentelectric by the distribution Commissiongrid (“cost caps”). The Company Program, (8) telecommunications, (9) cyberapproved security, Phase and (10) customer The Petition further that the Commission approved and additional transformation projects for that, should costs exceed such caps, the Commission directed that those coststhat wouldisbenot incurred at thetoCompany’s risk; and it would be the Company’s burden toRider demonstrate rea-time. thefurther years represents 2022and andprudence 2023 (“Phase II”) in Case No. cost PUR-2021-00127. the Company requesting recover costs associated with II projects at this sonableness for any such incremental investment. The However, Petition states that in thestates 2021 RACitOrder, the Commission approved incremental costsPhase over the cost capsthrough related to twoGT projects - the Locks Campus Microgrid and physical security - finding that the Company had proven that the projects remain reasonable and prudent with the addition of the incremental costs in excess of the cost caps.
The Company Commission I projects up to as theestablishing maximum amount investment deemed reasonable and prudent by the Commission (“cost caps”). The Company The Companystates statesthat thatthe it interprets this approved portion ofPhase the 2021 RAC Order new costofcaps for thosepreviously two projects. further represents that, should costs exceed such cost caps, the Commission directed that those costs would be incurred at the Company’s risk; and it would be the Company’s burden to demonstrate reaDominion reports that seven of the tenincremental Phase I projects authorized byPetition the Commission recovery the 2021 Order are progressing in line with theover overall plan within theprojects cost caps. sonableness and prudence for any such investment. The states thatfor in cost the 2021 RACinOrder, theRAC Commission approved incremental costs the budgetary cost caps related to two - the The Company asserts thatand these costs are reasonable, prudent, and consistent with the Commission’s prior determinations. Company reports that threeofofthe theincremental ten projectscosts - targeted corridor improveLocks Campus Microgrid physical security - finding that the Company had proven that the projects remain reasonable The and prudent with the addition in excess of the cost caps. ment, hosting capacity analysis, and physical security have projected costs that exceed the cost caps. The Company asserts that these three projects are still reasonable to pursue, and requests the CommisThe Company states that it interprets this portion of the 2021 RAC Order as establishing new cost caps for those two projects. sion find the incremental costs of these projects are reasonable and prudent.
Dominion reports thatDominion seven of has the asked ten Phase I projects authorized byRider the Commission for cost the 2021 RAC areMay progressing line with overallThe budgetary planRAC within the cost caps. In this proceeding, the Commission to approve GT for the rate year recovery beginninginJune 1, 2023, andOrder ending 31, 2024in (“2023 Ratethe Year”). Company’s revenue requireThe Company that these costs are reasonable, prudent, and consistent the Commission’s prior Factor determinations. Theoperating Companyincome reportsnecessary that threefor ofrecovery the ten projects - targeted corridor ment includesasserts the Projected Cost Recovery Factor. The Company states that with the Projected Cost Recovery results in the of projected financing costsimprovebased on ment, hosting capacity analysis, andasphysical costs that exceedand themaintenance cost caps. The Company that these three projects are stillisreasonable pursue, and requests the Commisthe expected investment balances of June security 1, 2023, -ashave wellprojected as recovery of operations costs and plantasserts depreciation expense. The Company requestingto a Projected Cost Recovery Factor sion find the incremental of these projects are reasonable and prudent. revenue requirement of costs approximately $15,502,000. theproceeding, proposed Rider GT forhas the asked 2023 Rate Year is approved, the impact customer billsyear would depend on the1,customer’s schedule and2024 usage. The Company states that the implementation of therequireInIfthis Dominion the Commission to approve Rideron GT for the rate beginning June 2023, and rate ending May 31, (“2023 Rate Year”). The Company’s RAC revenue proposed Rider on JuneCost 1, 2023, will incrementally decrease the typical customer’s monthlyFactor bill, based onin1,000 kilowatt-hours pernecessary month, byfor $0.86 compared to the current Rider GT.based The on ment includes theGT Projected Recovery Factor. The Company states that residential the Projected Cost Recovery results the operating income recovery of projected financing costs Company proposes that the costs associated with Rider GT be allocated consistent with the methodology approved by the Commission in the 2021 RAC Order. The Company represents that it has calculattheedexpected investment balances asaccordance of June 1, 2023, as same well as recovery ofused operations andrates maintenance and plant depreciation expense. The Company is requesting a Projected Cost Recovery Factor the proposed Rider GT rates in with the methodology for those previouslycosts approved by the Commission. revenue requirement of approximately $15,502,000. Interested persons are encouraged to review Dominion’s Petition and supporting documents in full for details about these and other proposals.
If the proposed Rider GT for the 2023 Rate Year is approved, the impact on customer bills would depend on the customer’s rate schedule and usage. The Company states that the implementation of the TAKE NOTICE may apportion revenues customer classescustomer’s and/or design rates in a manner differing from that shown in month, the Petition and supporting documents andRider thus GT. may The proposed Rider GTthat on the JuneCommission 1, 2023, will incrementally decreaseamong the typical residential monthly bill, based on 1,000 kilowatt-hours per by $0.86 compared to the current adopt rates that differ thoseassociated appearing with in theRider Company’s Petition and supporting Company proposes thatfrom the costs GT be allocated consistent withdocuments. the methodology approved by the Commission in the 2021 RAC Order. The Company represents that it has calculated the proposed Rider GT rates in accordance with the same methodology used for those rates previously approved by the Commission. The Commission entered an Order for Notice and Hearing that, among other things, scheduled public hearings on Dominion’s Petition. On March 21, 2023, at 10 a.m., a Hearing Examiner appointed by the
Commission will hold a telephonic hearing for the purpose of receiving the testimony of public witnesses, with no public witness present in the Commission’s courtroom. On or before March 15, 2023, any Interested personstoare encouraged Dominion’s Petition andtosupporting documents in full for and details these and other that proposals. person desiring offer testimonytoasreview a public witness shall provide the Commission (a) your name, (b) about the telephone number you wish the Commission to call during the hearing to receive your testimony. This information may be provided to the Commission in three ways: (i) by filling out a form on the Commission’s website at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; (ii) by completing and emailing
TAKE NOTICE the Commission may apportion revenuesoramong classes and/or design rates in a manner differing from that shown in the Petition and supporting documents and thus may the PDF versionthat of this form to SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; (iii) bycustomer calling (804) 371-9141. This public witness hearing will be webcast at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting. adopt rates that differ from those appearing in the Company’s Petition and supporting documents.
On March 22, 2023, at 10 a.m., in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, a Hearing Examiner appointed by the Commis-
sion will convene a hearing to receive testimony evidence thethings, Company, any respondents, and the Staff on the Petition. The Commission entered an Order for Notice and and Hearing that, offered among by other scheduled public hearings onCommission’s Dominion’s Petition. On Company’s March 21, 2023, at 10 a.m., a Hearing Examiner appointed by the Commission will hold ataken telephonic hearing for theongoing purposepublic of receiving the testimony ofthe public witnesses, with no public witness present in the Commission’s courtroom. On or before March 15, 2023, any The Commission has judicial notice of the health issues related to spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19. In accordance therewith, all pleadings, briefs,the orhearing other documents person desiring to offer testimony as a public witness shall provide to the Commission (a) your name, and (b) the telephone number that you wish the Commission call during to receive your required to be served in this matter should be submitted electronically to the extent authorized by 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules oftoPractice and Procedure (“Rules of Practestimony. This information may be provided to theInformation Commission in three (i) byelectronically filling out a form on thecomply Commission’s website at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; byof completing and emailing tice”). Confidential and Extraordinarily Sensitive shall not beways: submitted and should with 5 VAC 5-20-170, Confidential information, of the (ii) Rules Practice. Any person theseeking PDF version this form SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; or (iii) or byother calling (804) 371-9141. Thisthepublic witness willControl be webcast at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting. to handofdeliver and to physically file or submit any pleading document shall contact Clerk’s Officehearing Document Center at (804) 371 9838 to arrange the delivery. Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, the Commission has directed that service on parties and the Commission’s Staff in this matter shall be accomplished
electronic means. Please to the Commission’s Order for courtroom Notice and located Hearinginfor concerning Confidential or Extraordinarily Sensitive Information. OnbyMarch 22, 2023, at 10 a.m.,refer in the Commission’s second floor thefurther Tyler instructions Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, a Hearing Examiner appointed by the Commission will convene a hearing to receive testimony and evidence offered by the Company, any respondents, and the Commission’s Staff on the Company’s Petition. An electronic copy of the public version of the Company’s Petition may be obtained by submitting a written request to counsel for the Company, Jontille D. Ray, Esquire, McGuireWoods LLP, Gateway
Plaza, 800 East Canal Street, Richmond, 23219, public or jray@mcguirewoods.com. The Commission has taken judicial notice Virginia of the ongoing health issues related to the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19. In accordance therewith, all pleadings, briefs, or other documents required to be served matter be submitted electronically to on thethe extent authorized by 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of website: the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules of PracOn or before March in 15,this 2023, anyshould interested person may file comments Petition by following the instructions on the Commission’s scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit Public-Comtice”). Confidential and Extraordinarily Sensitive Information shall not be submitted electronically should comply with 5ofVAC 5-20-170, Confidential information, of the Rules of Practice. Any Box person ments. Those unable, as a practical matter, to file comments electronically may file such comments and by U.S. mail to the Clerk the State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. seeking to hand deliver and 23218-2118. physically fileAll or comments submit anyshall pleading or Case otherNo. document shall contact the Clerk’s Office Document Control Center at (804) 371 9838 to arrange the delivery. 2118, Richmond, Virginia refer to PUR-2022-00140. Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, the Commission has directed that service on parties and the Commission’s Staff in this matter shall be accomplished or beforemeans. JanuaryPlease 3, 2023, any or entity wishing participate as aHearing respondent in this proceeding do so byConfidential filing a notice participation atSensitive scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling. Those unable, as a byOn electronic refer toperson the Commission’s Ordertofor Notice and for further instructionsmay concerning orof Extraordinarily Information. practical matter, to file a notice of participation electronically may file such notice by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission at the address listed above. Such notice of participation shall include the
addresses ofofsuch or their counsel, if available. The respondent simultaneously shall serve a copy of thetonotice of participation on counsel to D. theRay, Company. to 5 VACLLP, 5-20-80 B, Anemail electronic copy the parties publicof version of the Company’s Petition may be obtained by submitting a written request counsel for the Company, Jontille Esquire,Pursuant McGuireWoods Gateway Participation as a respondent, the Commission’s Rules of Practice, any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action Plaza, 800 Canal Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, jray@mcguirewoods.com. sought toEast the extent then known; and (iii) the factual andor legal basis for the action. Any organization, corporation, or government body participating as a respondent must be represented by counsel as required by 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of the Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2022-00140.
On or before March 15, 2023, any interested person may file comments on the Petition by following the instructions on the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit Public-Comments. a practical matter, to file may comments electronically file such comments by U.S. mail to the Clerk the Stateand Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center,itsP.O. Box On or Those beforeunable, Januaryas 24, 2023, each respondent file with the Clerk of may the Commission, at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling, anyoftestimony exhibits by which the respondent expects to establish case. AnyRichmond, respondent Virginia unable, as a practical matter, to file testimony and electronically may file such by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission at the address listed above. Each witness’s testimony 2118, 23218-2118. All comments shall refer toexhibits Case No. PUR-2022-00140. shall include a summary not to exceed one page. All testimony and exhibits shall be served on the Commission’s Staff, the Company, and all other respondents simultaneous with its filing. In all filings,
shall comply with theperson Commission’s of Practice, as modified herein, including, but not limited to:so5 by VAC 5-20-140, and service,atand 5 VAC 5-20-240, Prepared testimony andas a Onrespondents or before January 3, 2023, any or entity Rules wishing to participate as a respondent in this proceeding may do filing a noticeFiling of participation scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling. Those unable, exhibits.matter, All filings referof to participation Case No. PUR-2022-00140. practical to fileshall a notice electronically may file such notice by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission at the address listed above. Such notice of participation shall include the email suchinparties or their counsel, if available. Theofrespondent simultaneously shallmay serve a copy of theofnotice of participation counselexcept to theas Company. Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Anyaddresses documentsoffiled paper form with the Office of the Clerk the Commission in this docket use both sides the paper. In all otheron respects, modified by the Commission’s Order for Participation as a respondent, the Commission’s Rules Practice, any participation shall forth: of(i)the a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action Notice and Hearing, all filingsofshall comply fully with theof requirements of notice 5 VACof5-20-150, Copies andset format, Commission’s Rules of Practice. sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. Any organization, corporation, or government body participating as a respondent must be represented by counsel as The public of the Company’s andof other documents filed in thisrefer case,to the Commission’s Rules of Practice, and the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing may be viewed at: required by 5version VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, ofPetition the Rules Practice. All filings shall Case No. PUR-2022-00140. scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information.
On or before January 24, 2023, each respondent may file with the Clerk of the Commission, at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling, any testimony and exhibits by which the respondent expects to establish its case. Any respondent unable, as a practical matter, to file testimony and exhibits electronically may file such by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission at the address listed above. Each witness’s testimony VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY shall include a summary not to exceed one page. All testimony and exhibits shall be served on the Commission’s Staff, the Company, and all other respondents simultaneous with its filing. In all filings, respondents shall comply with the Commission’s Rules of Practice, as modified herein, including, but not limited to: 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, and 5 VAC 5-20-240, Prepared testimony and exhibits. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2022-00140. Any documents filed in paper form with the Office of the Clerk of the Commission in this docket may use both sides of the paper. In all other respects, except as modified by the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing, all filings shall comply fully with the requirements of 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice.
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Same-day voter registration now available The midterm elections are happening now. Early voting continues until 5 p.m. on Nov. 5 and Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8, with the polls open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on that day. If you want to vote in the current election but are not registered to vote—or if you have moved or changed your name—you can still vote. For the first time, election workers can assist you with “same day voter registration.” How does that work? 1. You can register or update your information during the absentee (also called early voting) period or on Election Day. 2. During the early voting period, you can register and vote at the Office of the General Registrar or at the Bealeton Depot at Bealeton Library or Vint Hill Village Green Community Center. 3. You can register on Election Day but only at your precinct polling place. You can check the precinct location by calling the registrar’s office at 540-422-8290. 4. When you register, complete your
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ballot at the same time. You must vote the same day that you register. 5. You will return your completed ballot to the election officer who has assisted you. The election officer will place it in a special envelope for what are known as “provisional” ballots. Your ballot is provisional until your registration is verified. 6. Once your registration is verified, your ballot will be counted. 7 Please note that if you try to register online or at the DMV or other location, your registration (or change of information) will not be effective until the next election. Same day registration is only available at a physical location where you can vote. This same day voter registration information supplements the excellent, comprehensive voter guide the Fauquier Times published on Oct. 26. LISA KOTEEN GERCHICK Delaplane
As a longtime resident of Fauquier County, I have been following the debate about the proposed Amazon data center in Warrenton and the related series of articles in the Fauquier Times with keen interest. I recall decades of frustration by Fauquier officials at the difficulty of attracting business development to balance the county tax base. The county zoned the property behind Country Chevrolet for industrial development decades ago and has been trying to attract business development to the site ever since. With the site now hemmed in awkwardly between a four-lane highway and the car dealership, the property is tailor-made for industrial development, but not good for much else. Now the data center boom has spilled over into Fauquier County. Fauquier—after decades of trying—has finally attracted the ideal investor for the site. While the Fauquier Times article notes that the prospective tax revenues are more variable than other county tax revenue streams, there is no question the development would bring
When it comes to the proposed data center, caring for one another is more important than money My letter to the editor in September referred to the question — what is our underlying value here in the town of Warrenton? Are our decisions driven by love or money? And how does this value system then play out in practical matters? Most everyone now knows that the proposed Amazon data center would be the first thing that people encounter as they enter our town from the east, along with a possible large Dominion Energy transmission line. We all know what these huge, ugly towers look like now. Is this what we stand for and welcome people with? What people don’t know, unless they’ve attended the information meetings around the data center, is the potential ramifications it could have on health, both physical and emotional. The sound issues alone are known to cause a variety of issues, from ongoing anxiety to depression to headaches and more. One person in an Oct. 26 meeting spoke of his current issues from the existing data centers on Bear Wallow Road – even though he lives a mile away, and with dense forest in-between. We read of similar issues from other people near existing data centers. It’s the general consensus that this decision to make the data center even possible here was motivated by money. Money is important, for sure. It’s necessary to run a town, provide services. But isn’t our love and caring for each other more important? Most of us are in this area because we love nature. Protecting the unique nature of what we have here is key. So, is there an alternative that
will protect the nature of what we have here and still provide the money that is necessary to run the town, pay the bills, support the small businesses, etc.? I’d like to suggest that Warrenton can begin to be known for demonstrating what’s possible in today’s changing times – for its love for nature and its emphasis/protection of it. Both Fauquier County and Warrenton are official “Bee Cities.” The children from St. James’ Episcopal Church School have put in a pollinator garden and will be inviting children from other churches and schools to do the same. I’ve recently facilitated a workshop there relating to “eco grief” and moving through the freeze that happens when grief or trauma is encountered – in this case, the grief of thinking there’s no answer to climate change. Communities of Peace is now engaging a whole new international level of people and engagement to help Mother Earth. We’re already engaging some diplomats and moving toward initiating some meetings at Airlie but also encouraging people to come to Warrenton, experience what’s happening here and bring ideas and solutions back to their own towns and cities. I suspect that it could be a great example of former Warrenton Mayor George Fitch’s desire to have people “come in, spend money and leave!” GERRY EITNER President, Communities of Peace Warrenton
a windfall to the county and to the town. We should all be celebrating as decades of planning to diversify the tax base finally pays dividends. Of course, that is not true, as I am reminded every day as I drive past inane “stop the power tower” signs posted by households that rely every day on the power grid. I drove past several of these signs the day I received notice from my mortgage company that my mortgage payment was going up by over $350 per month because of Fauquier County’s exorbitant real estate tax increases. I also drove past several of those signs the day I received an almost $1,600 personal property tax bill for my beat-up, high-mileage family car. Fauquier needs to choose whether we want to be a high-tax, low-growth jurisdiction that is unaffordable to families or a dynamic community with balanced residential and business development. I vote for the latter. THOMAS P. GRIFFIN Broad Run
Appreciation for the work of Warrenton planning commissioners We have lived on Winchester Street for almost 40 years and would like to take this opportunity to offer special thanks to Susan Helander and Ali Zarabi for their gift of time and devotion to our town by serving on the planning commission. Both have avoided politics, offered unbiased advice, been available to their constituents and listened to questions and suggestions. — remarkable qualities in these times. The debt we owe you is huge. Thank you! BOB AND BLAIR LAWRENCE Warrenton
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The super-successful Liberty High cheer team won its 10th district title in school history last month, then took second at regionals to qualify for this Saturday’s Class 4 meet for the fifth time in the last 10 years.
Eagles’ competition cheer team qualifies for Class 4 meet — again By Peter Brewington
Fauquier Times Staff Writer
The Liberty High competition cheer team keeps putting the “C” in clean routines. One of Fauquier County’s longest running sports dynasties, the Eagles are headed back to the Class 4 state meet this Saturday in Richmond’s Siegel Center after taking second at
last week’s region meet. Liberty won the Northwestern District meet on Oct. 12 in Bealeton, then worked incredibly hard to be even better at the Oct. 26 region meet at Kettle Run, where they were one of two teams to advance, taking the second spot behind region champ Loudoun County. “This is another year where our team won because of clean execution. I tell my kids all the time, it is not what you do, but how you do it, and no one cheers better than Liberty,” said co-coach Katie Waddle To reach their peak at regions,
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1, Liberty, 240.5. 2, James Wood, 216. 3, Sherando, 201. 4, Kettle Run, 195. 5, Millbrook, 194.5. 6, Fauquier, 163. 7, Handley, 158. Region cheer scores at KRHS FINAL: 1, Loudoun County, 226.5. 2, Liberty, 216. 3, Broad Run, 214. 4, Heritage 211. 5, James Wood, 197. 6, Kettle Run, 189.5. 7, Park View 173. 8, Sherando 170.5. After first round: 1, Liberty, 212. 2, Heritage, 211. 3, Loudoun County, 209. 4, Broad Run, 208. 5, James Wood, 197. 6, Kettle Run, 189.5. 7, Park View, 173. 8, Sherando, 170.5. Waddle said the squad practiced running two routines all-out within 20 minutes of each other, “which is really hard to do. Our athletes defi-
nitely understood that we had to be better than we were at districts, and they were.” See CHEER, page 25
Warrenton’s Fischer helps U.S. take silver in roller hockey games in Argentina By Matthew Proctor
Special to the Fauquier Times
Matthew Fischer has always terrorized opponents locally in lacrosse, inline hockey and ice hockey. Now he’s doing it at the highest level as a member of Team USA’s junior men’s inline hockey team. Fischer, a 2022 Fauquier High graduate and former Falcon lacrosse star, was a starting defenseman who helped the U.S. earn a silver medal last weekend at the World Skate Games in Argentina, an event that includes a range of skate sports. “I was super excited,” said Fischer. “This is something that I’ve been wanting to be a part of for a while.” The Americans had quite a run in Buenos Aires. After taking fourth in Group B, they upset undefeated France 3-0 in the quarterfinals, then knocked off Namibia 5-4 in the semifinals after trailing 3-0 at the break. They fell to Chinese Taipei 6-3 in the gold medal game. Fischer played well, leading Team USA’s defense, and tallying two assists in seven games. Now a freshman at West Virginia University, Fischer was a standout lacrosse player for the Falcons, spending four years as a varsity midfielder and earning first-team all-region honors as a senior in 2022.
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Warrenton’s Mattthew Fischer (above, No. 9) was a fixture on defense for the U.S. Junior Inline Skating Team, which took silver at last week’s World Skate Games in Argentina. Above, parents Christina and Karl Fischer also watched Matthew as a first team allregion midfield star for the powerful Fauquier High lacrosse team last year as a senior. He also played ice hockey and roller hockey (also known as inline skating). “I find roller hockey to be the most fun thing in the world,” Fischer said. “I totally relax when I play, it keeps my mind off of everything, I just love the game so much.” Growing up in Warrenton, he started out as a goaltender because he didn’t know how to skate. He honed his skating skills at the WARF (Warrenton Aquatic and Recreation Facility). By the time he got to high school, Fischer had given up ice hockey, choosing to focus on his inline hockey, while also sticking with lacrosse.
He’s been traveling out-of-state since middle school, playing inline hockey for the New York Tour Roadrunners and the Pennsylvania Inferno. Fischer was persuaded by Anthony “Vio” Violante, Team USA assistant coach and coach of the Tour Roadrunners, to apply for the U.S. team. “That had a lot of influence,” Fischer said about making the team. “I think they kind of ended up selecting the team through resumes and who they know.” He was one of only six defensemen selected.
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LIBERTY FOOTBALL FALLS TO HANDLEY 46-43
‘I TOLD THEM HOW PROUD I WAS’ Leading 35-24, Liberty loses on Senior Night, making playoff berth unlikely By Peter Brewington
Fauquier Times Staff Writer
It was a high stakes showdown that offered Liberty the chance for glory and celebration. If the Eagles could beat Handley last Friday in Bealeton on Senior Night, they’d earn one of the four playoff spots in the seven-team Northwestern District. Wearing spiffy never-worn-before khaki camouflage uniforms representing the Army National Guard, Liberty seemed on the way to a playoff-clinching victory. But it was not to be. After leading by 11 in the second half, the Eagles lost 46-43, meaning they’ll likely miss the playoffs for the third straight year. “We’ve got to move past this and get ready for Fauquier. I told them how proud I was of them in a losing effort. We were right there,” said coach Travis Buzzo. Even if they beat Fauquier (0-9) in Friday’s Bird Bowl, Liberty (2-3 district, 3-6 overall) needs sixth-place James Wood (1-4) to shock Handley (2-3, 6-3) Saturday to make the playoffs. The high-scoring Eagles looked playoff-bound after a huge win over Sherando on Oct. 7, but have dropped crucial games to Millbrook and Handley, as well as a competitive loss to Kettle Run. “We’re 3-6 but if you change a play or two in each game we’re 7-2 and we’re in the driver’s seat in this district,” said Buzzo. “We are not mathematically out, we need some help,” said Buzzo. The back-and-forth game saw Liberty surge ahead late in the second quarter and go ahead 3524 early in the third quarter.
From there, the Judges ripped off 22 unanswered KETTLE RUN 5-0 9-0 points to lead 46Sherando 4-1 6-3 35 with 9:28 left in Millbrook 4-2 5-5 the fourth quarter. Handley 2-3 6-3 Liberty still had LIBERTY 2-3 3-6 its chances. Star James Wood 1-4 2-7 junior quarterback FAUQUIER 0-5 0-9 Austin Mawyer’s 8-yard TD pass to Joey Triplett and two-point conversion pass to Triplett to cut the Handley lead to 46-43 with 4:21 left. Mawyer ended up with five TD passes. But Handley mercilessly ran out the clock, as star running back Emerson Fusco took the ball seven straight times from the Handley 33, earning three first downs providing the Judges with a victory that likely put them in the playoffs. Fusco, who powered for 173 yards and three TDs, was the Judges’ main instrument of destruction. He also hurt Liberty with a fourth down run that led to an eventual TD. “He’s a phenomenal football player. The gameplan was to try to get him to go side to side and not vertical. I thought we did a decent job,” Buzzo said. “If you look at the total numbers, we gained over 500 yards and outgained them by 100.” After trailing Handley 7-0 and 14-7, Liberty picked up steam, scoring on two straight possessions to lead 21-14 on Mawyer’s 1-yard pass to Tyler Caporaletti and a 28-yard Mawyer TD throw to Jayden Ulloa. After Handley tied it at 21-21, Noah Hall ran 14 yards for a TD as Eagles burst in front 28-21. With a chance to score before halftime, Mawyer threw an interception, leading to a 33-yard field goal by Bryce Pollak, leaving the Eagles ahead
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BIRD BOWL PREVIEW
‘We need to bring our ‘A’ game,’ says Liberty’s Buzzo as Eagles prepare to defend Bird Bowl title vs. Fauquier By Peter Brewington
Fauquier Times Staff Writer
As usual each coach is saying positive things about their rival. Deep down though, they’re probably losing sleep at night hoping their team will win the traditional Fauquier-Liberty Bird Bowl game between the county’s flagship high schools. Traditional favorite Liberty (3-6) has won 18 Bird Bowls in a row and faces a winless Fauquier (0-9) squad that has lost 14 straight games overall, but that doesn’t make Liberty coach Travis Buzzo feel comfortable. The 28th Bird Bowl is Friday at 7 p.m. at Falcon Field. “If you look at film you wouldn’t think that’s an 0-9 football team. They have some talent and have not fully put it together. They have good running backs, good speed, they’ve impressed me on film,” said Buzzo. Despite its long frustrations against Liberty, Fauquier won recently in a non-Bird Bowl meeting, beating Liberty 21-14 in the pandemic-affected 2020 season last spring. The last three FHS-LHS games have been close, with Liberty winning 24-20 last year in a thrilling affair that Fauquier could easily have won. Liberty leads the Bird Bowl Series 23-4. They won the 27th Bird Bowl 22-0 in April, 2021.
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Liberty’s Andrew Ryman (left) and Fauquier’s Carter Halsey (right) are excited to close the regular season with the alwaysintense Bird Bowl Friday at Falcon Field. The Eagles lead the Bird Bowl series 23-4 and have won 18 Bird Bowls in a row. “We’ll go in believing we can win,” says Fauquier coach Karl Buckwalter. “The key is turnovers. We’ve got to get pressure on the quarterback and make him make some mistakes. He makes plays, and he can make plays with his legs as well. He’s gonna be a tough one to contain,” Buckwalter said. Last fall, due to unique circumstances involving Fauquier’s overscheduling, the matchup was not contested as a Bird Bowl. Liberty won on the field but it went down as a 1-0 Liberty forfeit victory because it was Fauquier’s 11th game. VHSL offi-
cials allowed the game to be played, knowing its value to the community. This year, the iconic Bird Bowl trophy, sponsored by the Fauquier Times, will be brought out for some team to hoist. “At the end of the day it’s a rivalry game. I’m impressed with Fauquier
on film. They give you everything they’ve got. We’ve got to come with our ‘A’ game. We can’t have our ‘B’ or ‘C’ game and expect to win,” said Buzzo. “If we don’t bring our ‘A’ game we won’t be the happy ones at the end of the night,” he said.
Kettle Run hosts Sherando in showdown
Despite its stellar run through the Northwestern District, the 9-0 Kettle Run Cougars haven’t clinched their third straight district title. At 5-0, the Cougars still must beat second-place Sherando (4-1) Friday on Senior Night in Nokesville. Lose and the teams would both be 5-1, with Sherando winning the title and No. 1 playoff seeding due to the head-to-head win.
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FALCONS, EAGLES SIT ONE WIN AWAY FROM STATES Fauquier, Liberty faced Dulles District foes in Tuesday’s regionals By Fred Hodge
Special to the Fauquier Times
The Class 4 Region D field hockey playoffs opened this week with Fauquier and Liberty each needing just one victory to earn berths for the Virginia High School League’s state Class 4 tournament. Regional play began Tuesday night, with Fauquier, the Northwestern District’s top representative, hosting Loudoun County, the No. 2 squad from the Dulles District. Loudoun Valley, the top Dulles unit, hosted Liberty, No. 2 from the Northwestern The semifinal winners will play Thursday, and both regional finalists move onto the Nov. 8 state quarterfinal round. Fauquier enters regional play carrying a 10-game winning streak and a 13-4 overall record. The Falcons met Loudoun County Sept. 8 at Stone Bridge, dropping a 3-0 decision on artificial turf. Fauquier coach Brooke Settle believes the Captains will see a very different group of Falcons in the rematch. Settle says Fauquier has demonstrated improvement in all facets of the sport since the earlier encounter. She has lauded her team’s continued ability to absorb new skills and sharpen existing ones through dedication to practice. “We are a totally different team,” Settle said Friday. “They have not seen us where we are. I think that will be an advantage for us. “They will be coming in thinking [the game] will be an easy one, but we aren’t even a comparable team from then to where we are now.” The slower grass surface of Falcon Field will provide Loudoun County with an added challenge, Settle said, because all the games in that county are played on artificial turf. Fauquier captured the Northwestern District’s regular-season title with an 8-0 mark. The team then won the postseason tournament with a 3-1 win over Liberty and a 2-1 decision
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against second seed Meridian (5-2). Loudoun County, 14-5 overall, was the No. 3 seed in the nine-team Dulles tournament with a 6-2 record. The Captains knocked off No. 2 Dominion (7-1), 2-1, in the Oct. 24 semifinals, advancing the championship and falling last Thursday to top seed Loudoun Valley (8-0), 1-0.
Liberty gains second berth
The Liberty Eagles experienced a late season scoring drought in scoring only one goal in lopsided shutout losses to Kettle Run and Fauquier and falling to Meridian, 8-1. But the team’s mindset changed for the postseason, resulting in a region playoff berth. Coach Megan Neher credited the players for regrouping and not just playing out the string. “They started supporting each other more, not giving up and setting the same goals,” Neher said of the resurrection of the confidence that had led to a 4-4 streak after beginning the season 1-4. “The girls communicated more as a team and worked through their inconsistencies,” she added. Liberty pounced on Brentsville, 7-0, to begin the tournament and played well for a long stretch in a 3-1 semifinal defeat at Fauquier. Due to Meridian being a Class 3 team, a consolation game determined the second regional berth. The Eagles and Kettle Run battled to a 1-1 draw after regulation and sudden-victory overtime. Liberty outscored Kettle Run 2-0 in the shootout session to earn the regional spot. Neher said her girls expressed a strong desire for revenge because Kettle Run had ended the Liberty season in 2021. The Eagles played a Loudoun Valley unit that had captured 13 consecutive wins for a 15-2 overall record. Valley was a 6-0 winner when the two schools opened their seasons Aug. 23.
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FAUQUIER FOOTBALL FALLS TO 0-9
‘If they want me to come back, I’m ready,’ Buckwalter says By Peter Brewington
Fauquier Times Staff Writer
Since Fauquier High opened in 1963, there have been just two 0-10 football seasons in school history: 1980 and 2018. With the season-finale Friday, the 0-9 Falcons have one last chance to avoid a third. Coach Karl Buckwalter, who has worked diligently to foster team spirit as he bids to rebuild the program, says it’s still been a memorable campaign despite the adversity. “I’ve enjoyed this year,” said Buckwalter. “This is a different group of guys that keep going out and competing. That’s the way it’s been. It’s been enjoyable no matter
what. Whether we’re 9-0 or 0-9. It’s a super bunch of kids.“ Some close losses, injuries and youth have stymied the program’s progress in Buckwalter’s fourth year since replacing Joe Prince. Buckwalter won Dulles District titles in 2016 and 2017 in his previous job at Dominion and a region championship at McLean High. Fauquier is dropping down to Class 3 next year, making success more likely, but Buckwalter realizes he may not be the coach. “Whatever happens, if they want me to come back, I’m ready to come back. If not, it’s someone else’s turn,” he said. The Falcons got off to a prom-
Ben Noland and the Falcons (0-9) played well against Liberty (3-6) last year and know a season-ending win over their archrival Friday at Falcon Field would be a sweet ending to a tough year.
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Fauquier High coach Karl Buckwalter wonders if he’ll be returning, noting he is on a year-to-year contract as a football coach. ising start in last Thursday’s 55-16 loss at powerful Sherando, leading 9-6 before the Warriors exploded for seven more touchdowns. The Falcons opened with an interception by David Mayfield on a deep pass. After the Warriors scored on their second possession, Fauquier responded with a safety to make it 6-2. After the safety, Fauquier drove
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Local horsewoman inducted into Horse Show Hall of Fame Betty Oare recognized for lifetime achievements By Betsy Burke Parker
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Warrenton horsewoman Betty Oare was inducted into the Pennsylvania National Horse Show Hall of Fame in a ceremony held during the
76th annual show in Harrisburg last week. The late Sallie Busch Wheeler and Kenneth Wheeler Sr., who lived and trained for decades out of Crozet, were also inducted. Oare, 81, is still active on the national show circuit. She lives with husband, Ernie, at EMO Stables near
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Top: Huntsman Josh Bentley, in red, and first whip Casey Poe head out with the Old Dominion Hounds at Saturday’s formal “opening day” meet from High Meadow Manor near Flint Hill. More than 100 mounted followers were in attendance. Right: The Rev. Elizabeth Keeler from Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington, Va., gave a formal blessing of the hounds at Saturday’s Old Dominion Hounds meet. One of the hounds took her benediction very seriously on the steps of the historic manor house.
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Betty Oare was placed in the Pennsylvania National Horse Show Hall of Fame at a ceremony last week. in the VHSA Hall of Fame in 1993, recognized with the American Horse Shows Association Lifetime Achievement Award in 1999 and inducted into the Washington International Horse Show Hall of Fame in 2000. Other Virginians in the PNHS Hall of Fame include long-time Orange County-based professional Rodney Jenkins (2015), Upperville-based Joe Fargis (2017) and Jenkins’ best-known mount, threetime national champion show jumper Idle Dice (2019.) A complete history of the show and photos are at panational.org.
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HORSE BRIEF THE NUMBERS ARE IN: RECORD YEAR FOR COLONIAL DOWNS RACECOURSE, AND EXPANSION PLANNED FOR 2023 With a record race season in the books, management of Virginia’s Colonial Downs has set their sights on an even bigger 2023. Colonial’s daily handle topped $6 million on each of the final two days of the meeting, Virginia Derby day and closing day. Total handle for the summer and fall meet was $74,940,840, a 59.9% jump from 2021 and a 52.2% jump from the previous record of $49,313,881 set in 2006. Average daily purses of $612,000 was also a new record. “The 2022 Colonial Downs race meet was such a great success on all levels thanks to the support of so many,” Colonial’s Jill Byrne said. “We are grateful to all the horsemen, patrons, fans and industry stakeholders for being a part of this fabulous (meet) in Virginia.”
Old Town. Oare has developed and competed champion horses such as Cap and Gown, Navy Commander, Estrella and others. She was previously honored with the American Hunter Jumper Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award (2003), U.S. Equestrian Federation Pegasus Medal of Honor (2005), Virginia Horse Shows Association Horseperson of the Year (2005), National Show Hunter Hall of Fame (2008), VHSA Hall of Fame (2009; Ernie Oare was inducted in 2010), U.S. Hunter Jumper Association Lifetime Achievement Award (2013) and the Sallie Busch Wheeler Sportsmanship Award (along with Ernie Oare, 2021.) Oare continues to give back to the sport by serving on numerous boards, task forces and committees. She was chair of the USEF hunter breeding committee for many years, the group instrumental in creating the Sallie Wheeler National Hunter Breeding Championship. The Wheelers were both placed
The next time Colonial races will likely come under the Churchill Downs Inc. banner. Earlier this year, the Louisville-based racetrack and casino company announced its intent to purchase Colonial from Peninsula Pacific Entertainment. The Virginia Racing Commission has approved the sale that should close by the end of 2022. “Virginia has burst on the scene as one of the best racing states,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin in a release. “It’s so exciting to watch Colonial grow.” Industry insiders believe the Churchill Downs connection will bring more live racing to the New Kent County course, more stakes races, and – potentially – the former “Arlington” Million, a grade 1 stake that became homeless when the Churchill-owned Arlington Park in Chicago closed in 2021. There’s talk of a Kentucky Derby prep race carded at Colonial as well. Find more at colonialdowns.com.
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Brick four-bedroom in Snow Hill This four-bedroom, five-bath home is in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the area, with large lots, mature landscaping, quiet deadend streets and natural privacy buffers. This ideal location is in the heart of Snow Hill with no traffic noise. The home is on a corner lot but set well back from the road for privacy. The home is listed as “Phase 2,” which means substantial all-brick construction. Many custom upgrades include a designer kitchen, crown molding, arched doorways and very recently top-of-the-line primary bath and custom closet organizers. The quality is evident throughout, with beams, trim and custom built-ins in most rooms. The main floor full bath gives the option to convert the gorgeous office to a main floor bedroom if needed. The kitchen, with a large island, opens to an eat-in area to a cozy
family room with a fireplace, beams and a wall of built-ins. The mostly finished lower level with a full bath provides even more opportunity for a work-from-home space, guest room, rec room or whatever one might need. Multiple levels of outdoor space include a huge composite deck, a raised stone terrace with a hot tub and a ground level patio overlooking the ample back yard. Addition items include a new roof (2014), a generator, cable internet, a gas connection for an outdoor grill and more. There are two community tennis courts (which are also lined for pickle ball) and a charming little pavilion for fellowship around the cooler after a big match! $949,000 Exclusively listed by Tray Allen with Allen Real Estate 540-222-3838
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Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | November 2, 2022 CALENDAR, from page 18 Cost: Free Info: For adults and children ages 12 and up, accompanied by an adult; registration required RSVP: info@ cliftoninstitute.org or 540-341-3651; bring mask Health What: Total joint replacement class When: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9 Where: Fauquier Health, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton Tickets: https://www.fauquierhealth. org/events Info: Learn about joint replacement surgery and rehabilitation; 540-3165000 Older adults What: OWLS (Older, Wiser Learners) When: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9 Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton Cost: Free Info: For active, older adults who would like to make new friends, learn new things; no registration required; refreshments provided Newcomers What: Warrenton Newcomers Club meeting When: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9 Where: Hope Fellowship Christian Church, 4173 Bludau Drive, Warrenton Info: Debbie Mancini, dbmancini51@ gmail.com Thursday, Nov. 10 Polliwogs What: Piedmont Polliwogs When: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov.
10 Where: The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton Cost: $75, $90 Tickets: Call 540-341-3651 Info: For pre-K children; monthly topic; story time; short nature walk Concert What: United States Army Band Pershing’s Own When: 7:30 Thursday, Nov. 10 Where: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Cost: Free Tickets: 703-993-7550 Info: Appropriate for all ages Fine arts What: Heritage Hunt Fine Arts and Crafts Show When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10 Where: Heritage Hunt Club House, 6901 Arthur Hills Drive, Gainesville Cost: Free entry, raffles and parking Info: Unique and one-of-a-kind creations by Heritage Hunt artists and crafters Reading What: Rambling Readers When: 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Cost: Free Info: For adults; talk about books and recommendations Live music What: Featuring Blake Esse When: 4:30 Thursday, Nov. 10 Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton Friday, Nov. 11 Middleburg Library What: Library will be closed for Veterans
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Day When: All day Friday, Nov. 11 Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Fauquier County Public Libraries What: All public libraries closed in observance of Veterans Day When: All day Friday, Nov. 11 Where: Warrenton Library, Bealeton Branch Library, John Marshall Branch Library Veterans Day What: Veterans Day ceremony When: 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11 Where: Veterans Memorial, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton Info: Hosted by the Fauquier Veterans Council, veterans and supporters of all branches of the armed forces invited to attend Wine dinner What: Veterans Day wine dinner When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11 Where: Vinit Hill Craft Winery, 7150 Lineweaver Road, Warrenton Cost: $98 per person Tickets: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/veterans-day-wine-dinnertickets-433020956337 Info: Four-course dinner; each course paired with Vint Hill wines Live music What: Featuring Daniel Carter When: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11 Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton Live music What: Featuring Frank Solivan and Jillian Lea When: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11 Where: Old Trade Brewery, 13270 Alanthus Road, Brandy Station
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Nevill disputes claim that Warrenton government lacks transparency NEVILL, from page 9 Nevill countered that Amazon was treated like any other major business, such as grocery store chains or department stores, considering a new facility in Warrenton. Meeting with potential applicants before the formal application stage has been “standard practice of council for quite some time,” Nevill said, and ensures that the council is “properly and thoroughly informed” about major proposals. Nevill pointed out that public efforts to amend the town zoning ordinance to allow the council to consider data center applications date to at least 2017. If Amazon — or any other special use applicant — can’t meet the town’s zoning standards or address concerns, “then it’s not the right project,” Nevill said. “Every application deserves to be fairly reviewed — and scrutinized,” Nevill said. He pointed to the Walmart and Home Depot in town as successes of the special use permitting process. But he emphasized that in the case of the Amazon data center, “there are a lot of bars that this project needs to cross in order to be appropriate for this town.” Hartman said that if Carlos had concerns about town council, he could have addressed them as a member of the council. “The things he thinks are not going right. … He’s been a part of that,” Hartman said. Reach Coy Ferrell at cferrell@fauquier.com
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These property transfers, filed Oct. 19-25, 2022 were provided by Clerk of the Court of Fauquier County. (Please note that to conserve space, only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed. The kind of instrument is a deed unless stated otherwise.)
Top Dollar Deal: $1,953,000 in Marshall District Cedar Run District James Thomas Bunnell Jr. to David Cox, 0.65 acre at 9568 Meetze Road, Midland. $395,000 Linda L. Saunders to Thomas J. Itchkawich, 10 acres at 3081 Eagle Nest Drive, Catlett. $675,000 Dionicio Villaviencio to Elizabeth Quinn Cragg, 2.3385 acres at 5272 Germantown Road nr. Midland. $550,000
F. Alan Wilson to Justin Scott Springhetti, 0.5007 acre at 6571 Belfrys Court East, Bealeton. $294,000
Warrenton. $300,000 Judy D. Luna to Constance Mack, 0.4591 acre at 6488 Briggs Road, Warrenton. $190,000 Thomas M. Baughn to Michael Doering, 3.1605 acres at 5672 Beverley’s Mill Road, Broad Run. $620,000
Miller & Miller LLC to Ralph’s Enterprise LLC, 1.1574 acres at 10266 Marsh Road, Bealeton. $995,000 Donna McNickle to John Scott, 0.3974 acre at 7268 Fifth Street, Remington. $349,900 Ashley Hannaman to Donna McNickle, Unit 104 at 6185 Willow Place, Bealeton. $200,000 Mark Albert Cruz to Tivon Maurice Arik, 11282 Falling Creek Drive, Bealeton. $423,800 Barbara W. Parker to Gale W. Smith, 2/3 interest in a lot on West Bowen Street, Remington. $155,466.66 Barry Stultz to Carol S. Moses, 11239 Falling Creek Drive, Bealeton. $415,000
Cheryl Mainville to Marianne Hanger, 54 Quarterpole Court, Warrenton. $340,000 Andrew James Leary to Stanley Wood, 719 Arbor Court, Warrenton. $369,000
Katherine J. Wilson to Kelly Pedroni, Lot 23 at 1157 Delaplane Grade Road, and Lot 24 on Delaplane Grade Road, Upperville. $399,000 Fleetwood West LLC to Todd R. Steggerda, 144.9081 acres, 3.8772 acres, 1.1911 acres, 11.3019 acres, p.1054 acres, 4.007 acres and 12.6097 acres on Leeds Manor Road nr. Markham. $1,953,000 Valerie P. Woo to Jacklyn C. Woo, 0.2300 acre and 0.2348 acre at 8623 Anderson Avenue, Marshall. $320,000 Rene H. DeBellaistre to Jasmine M. Herbstritt, 5.0633 acres at 8055 Leeds Manor road, Marshall. $590,000
5065850 Center District Mandle Reserve LLC to Marie Finelli, Unit LONG & FOSTER/ANNE HALL 27 at 743-C Cedar Crest Drive, Warrenton. Marshall District $252,500 Catherine A. Elstob to Donald Edwin Lewis, Celestine Land I. Johnson toTransfer Bertha A. Gray, 5/9 Hawkins Dvsn., 4.77419 acres & egress to Rt. interest in 0.500 acre at 345 Curtis Street, 55. $175,000 Lee District Warrenton. $105,555.55 4 x 6.75 MSB Front Royal LLC to Don Edward Groves Miklos G. Takacs Jr. to Jessica Milano Gerald R. Johnston to Samet Degismen, Jr., 2.2935 acres at 9208 Mount Joy Road, Ossakow, 3 acres at 7029 Chippendale Lane, townhouse at 122 Dorset Lane, Warrenton. Full Color Marshall. $538,000 Bealeton. $565,000 $375,000 Scott District Master Builders LLC to Noel Smith, 2.1382 acres at 6423 Foster’s Fork Road, Warrenton. $780,040 Cecelia V. Hassett to Alexis Tropea, 0.9938 acre at 5972 Whippoorwill Drive, Warrenton. $659,900 FS Development LLC to NVR Inc., 0.6241 acre on Thoroughbred Road, New Baltimore/
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OBITUARIES Annie Duke McKenzie Annie Duke McKenzie, age 73, passed peacefully on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022 at her home in Castleton, VA. She was born in Washington DC on April 16th, 1949, daughter of the late, Angelo & Anne Eagon. She was a retired school teacher in Fauquier School System for 34 years, split her time between Warrenton Jr High and Liberty HS, loved to teach and loved her students, that will be her Legacy. Spent her last 44 years living in Rappahannock Co up on Aaron Mt, Laurel Mills store was one of her favorite places along with Griffin Tavern and of course her mountains! Annie is survived by her beloved husband of 42 years, Scott McKenzie and many extended family and friends. Service and interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Claude L. Price, Jr. Claude L. Price, Jr., age 83, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. He was born in Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, VA on December 1, 1938 to Claude L. Price, Sr. and Mattie Pearl Shanholtz Price. He is survived by Betty P. Brown, his fiancée and best friend since first grade, sons, Dale A. (Dawn) Price, Dennis L. (Nadine) Price, Kevin R. (Bunny) Price, and daughter, Kimberly A. (Bob) Midgette; seven grandchildren, David A. (Brenda) Price, Devon M. (Tucker) Barnes, Dennis L. (Nancy) Price, Jr., Catherine Z. Price, Jennifer L. (Kevin) Brower, Julie A. (Brian, fiancé) Price and Monica A. Tash Kraus; nine great grandchildren, Tyler, Austin, Owen, Harper, Leo, Waylon, Bennett, Cooper and Everly; nephew, Gregory G. Price, niece, Deborah L. Price, as well as a number of cousins and dear friends. He was predeceased by his parents and brother, Gene G. Price and great grandchild, Kennedy Frances Price. He was a lifelong member of the Morrisville United Methodist Church, where in recent years he served on the Cemetery committee. He enjoyed hunting and fishing of all types. When he had a boat, he especially enjoyed taking family and friends on the Chesapeake Bay to fish. He was a member of the Lions club. Claude was a native of the Morrisville and Remington areas. His high school senior class, in 1957, was the first to graduate from the recently renamed Cedar Lee, formerly Bealeton High School. He played both baseball and football in high school until time constraints of work on the farm limited his time. He was an active 4-H and Future Farmers of America member, as well as completing courses of instruction given by the Virginia Forest Service. He joined the National Guard while a senior in high school. After graduating, and marrying Zoraida Anns, he received six months of Army basic training at Fort Knox, KY, then served with the Warrenton Unit of the Virginia National Guard, US Army Reserve until March 1965. When he came home from basic training, he worked for a couple of years at Blackwell Engineering in DC, as well as in Norther VA. With a growing family and long hours spent commuting, he went to work for Ritchie Millwork and Lumber in Remington, VA. While there he learned the trade of a quality customer carpenter. He worked there about ten years, building houses as well as doing mill work. In his off hours, he would pick up extra jobs to help care for his enlarging family. When he left to go out on his own, as a home contractor, his excellent reputation as a quality and respected craftsman preceded him. He became a well-known builder in Fauquier and surrounding counties, building many private custom homes. Claude, his brother, Gene, and friend, Richard Barb, opened their own successful business “Custom Homes “ in the early 1980’s in which they sold building materials, custom cabinets and countertops. After retiring from carpentry, he followed his dream as a full-time farmer (his true love). In addition to farming his family farm, he leased hundreds of acres, sometimes as far away as western Stafford County, and as far north as Botha and Opal. He was an excellent farmer, and was helped immensely by his son. A memorial service was held at 1:00 pm on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at Morrisville United Methodist Church, with Pastor Beth Glass officiating. A time of fellowship followed. A mask is recommended, but not required. Interment will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Morrisville United Methodist Church, 4432 Morrisville Road, Bealeton, VA 22712.
Vivian Moulden Jacobs Vivian Moulden Jacobs, 96 of Bristow, passed away Wednesday October 26, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Hume, VA to the late William Lyle Moulden and Kate Hitt Moulden. Vivian attended and graduated from Osbourn High School in Manassas VA and went to work for C&P Telephone company and then the Hibbs & Giddings Department Store on Main Street before getting married and raising a family. Vivian was preceded in death by her husband George S. Jacobs. She is survived by her four children; George “Smokey” Jacobs, Jr. (Lil) of The Plains VA, Donna Lee Jacobs of Spotsylvania VA, Janet Jacobs Fairfax (Carl) of Bealeton VA and William “Billy” Jacobs of Catlett VA; four grandsons, six great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter. A graveside service was held Monday October 31, 2022 in the Orlean Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed to Vivian’s family at www. moserfuneralhome.com
John David South II John David South II, 52, of Locust Grove, Virginia, unexpectedly passed away on October 22, 2022. John and his wife were traveling to his late sisters’ funeral in Florida when they were involved in a tragic car accident. John was predeceased by his son Tyler South, father John South Sr., sister Kelli Jo Carpenter and his grandparents Donald and Alice Trenum. John was survived by his wife Donna South, children Carly South (Kyle), Nathanael South (Haley), Cheyenne Fowler, Zachary Fowler (Kristen), grandchildren Westin, Willow, Maleigha, Messiah, Myles, Paige and Jase. His mother Sylvia Trenum, bonus mother Kathleen South, sisters Kristina Adams (David), Crystal Charles (Winston), Alicia Johnson (Samuel), Leah South, brother Mike South (Holly), 15 nieces and nephews, 5 great nieces and nephews, and many aunt, uncles, and cousins. John was born in Middletown Ohio on December 13, 1969 to John South Sr. and Sylvia Trenum. As John’s parents divorced, each remarried, and his family expanded greatly. He became the big brother to 6 siblings, he loved all his family deeply and equally. John lived in Virginia, Florida, Texas, and Ohio throughout his life, sharing his time with all of his family. John attended High School in Ohio where he married and became the father to his three beautiful children. In addition to his role as a father, husband, and provider he continued onto college receiving his Bachelor’s Degree. John soon moved to Virginia permanently where began his 25 year career as the IT Manager for S W Rodgers Co Inc. John married his second wife Donna in 2010. Donna was the love of John’s life and a true partner. They both had loving relationships with each others’ children and families, they loved each as their own. Their relationship is a beautiful example of Godly marriage. To say John was talented is an understatement. John was blessed with many gifts and talents; he could do anything he set his mind to. John enjoyed singing, playing his guitar, playing drums, tinkering with cars or motors and photography. He was highly successful and relied upon in his IT career. However, his greatest gift was the ability to make everyone laugh. Even though he never wanted to be the center of attention, his comedic personality would light up the room. Anyone who knew John couldn’t help but to be charmed by him. He always had a smile and joke, which he usually couldn’t finish before laughing himself. When he wasn’t cracking jokes John could be found outdoors. Whether it was trail-riding, taking photos or hunting down Bigfoot, basking in nature was his favorite place to be. John was a loving father, husband, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, and more. He avoided confrontation but would always stand up for what he believed was right. He did not know a stranger and when he spoke to you he never made you feel less than the most important person in the room. John will be greatly missed by all who knew him. John’s services will be held at Moser Funeral Home located at 233 Broadview Ave, Warrenton Va 20186 on November 5th, 2022. Visitation will be from 3:00pm to 5:00pm, service to follow. There will not be a graveside service as John wished to be cremated after his viewing. John was an outdoorsman and loved nature therefore, in lieu of flowers please send live plants. Other donations or gifts are appreciated and should be forwarded directly to John’s wife, Donna South.
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OBITUARIES Andrew Lawrence Dearing
Eugene Ferguson
Andrew Lawrence Dearing, a fitness manager at Gold’s Gym in Reston, VA, passed away October 25th, 2022, at the age of 27. He was a loving husband, son, grandson, brother, cousin, nephew, and uncle who was a bright, friendly, and positive person. He treated all people with respect and kindness and although he was talented and strong, he was humble and always giving of himself. He was known for his smile and overall good nature. Andrew is survived by his wife, Martyna Dearing; mother, Andrea Brubaker; father, Corey Dearing; stepfather, Benjamin Brubaker; mother-in-law, Kamila Nowacka; brothers, Corey Dearing II and Lucas Brubaker; sister, Julia Chappell; brother-in-law, Michal Nowacki; nephew, King Chappell; grandparents, Barbara Thacker, Haywood and Vanessa Grant, Sharon Brubaker, and Jim Brubaker; uncles, Aldo Falla, Brian Thacker, Paul Ludolph, Stephen Grant, Wesley Dearing, and Stephen Brubaker; aunts Lisa Thacker-Falla, Pam Thacker, Kerry Ludolph, and Melissa Brubaker; dogs, Mila and Morty Dearing; cats, Chuck Brubaker and Luna and Emmie Dearing; multiple cousins and his best friends. He was predeceased by his grandmother, Mary Dearing, and his grandfather, Bill Thacker. Andrew was born November 29, 1994, in Warrenton, VA. He was a graduate of Culpeper County High School and later continued his studies at Laurel Ridge Community College and Foothill College. He had certifications with NCSF as a Certified Personal Trainer, NASM as a Certified Nutrition Coach and as a Youth Exercise Specialist as well as ACE Certification as a Sports Performance Specialist. He previously worked as a coach for F45 in Fairfax, VA, as a sales representative at Clawes Carpets, Inc. in Alexandria, VA, and as an Account Executive at Triple ‘S’ Termite and Pest Control in Manassas, VA. He also worked independently as a personal trainer and fitness instructor. It was one of Andrew’s passions to help people meet their fitness goals. In Andrew’s free time he enjoyed basketball, playing guitar, hiking, traveling, skateboarding, and good food. He provided guitar and fitness tutorials on YouTube and had many friends in those communities. Andrew and his wife Martyna were together for four years and have enjoyed many adventures and travels during that time. They also had a shared passion for fostering pets in need. Andrew will be celebrated as an honorary co-captain for the Washington Wizards on October 28th at 7:30 pm during the game at the Capital One Arena. Friends and family will be in section 207. 27 balloons will be released in his name on Saturday, October 29th at F45 Training after both classes in Fairfax, VA. A viewing for family and friends was held November 1st from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton, VA. Funeral services were held on November 2nd at 2:00 pm at the same location. Following the services, friends and family gathered at Death Ridge Brewery in Jeffersonton, VA from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm for a celebration of Andrew’s life. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the development of a charity in Andrew’s name to support youth basketball and music programs at https://www.gofundme.com/give-for-andrew-dearing. Online condolences may be expressed at www.moserfuneralhome. com.
Eugene Ferguson, 85, of Hume, VA, passed October 24, 2022. He was born on July 24, 1937. Eugene is survived by two daughters: Lydia D. Ferguson of Hume, VA, Debra F. DeFreitas of Front Royal, VA; a sister, Ethel Dial of Washington, DC; and 2 grandchildren. Family will receive friends on Thursday, November 3, 2022, from 10 am until 11 am with funeral services starting at 11 am at Joynes Funeral Home, Inc., 29 N. Third St., Warrenton, VA. 20186. Pastor Lloyd Garrett will deliver the eulogy. Interment will be in Mt. Morris Community Cemetery, Hume, VA. Online condolences can be given at www. joynesfuneralhome.com
Mary Louise Harnsberger Trimble Mary Louise Harnsberger Trimble passed away peacefully on Saturday October 29th at her home in Warrenton, surrounded by her loving family. Marylou was born in Waynesboro Virginia to William Whitmore and Louise Ellis Harnsberger. After graduating from Wilson Memorial High School, she attended Peace College in Raleigh NC, and then finished her education at Madison College (now James Madison University) in Harrisonburg VA., with a degree in education. Marylou began her teaching career in Fauquier County as a high school Physical Education teacher, eventually teaching elementary school for more than 30 years. Her passion for positively impacting and educating the younger generation was something she stayed committed to throughout her career, and beyond. After retiring from FCPS, she found her stride in a life of service. She served as President of the Virginia Retired Teachers Association, Director of the John Marshall District Soil and Water Conservation, and served as both a Deacon and Elder for the Warrenton Presbyterian Church. Her love for helping others and giving of herself was felt by all who knew her. Her children and grandchildren were her greatest love, as was her unwavering faith in her Lord and Savior. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert McCoy Trimble, and her parents. She is survived by her children Randy Trimble (Julieanne), Whit Trimble (Christine), Patricia Trimble (John), her grandchildren, Whitney Talsma (Jon), Chase McAleese (Lea), Robert Trimble, Katherine Trimble, Tyler Trimble, Garrett Trimble and two great grandchildren. To celebrate Marylou and her life well lived, a private graveside service will be held at the Riverview Cemetery in Waynesboro, Virginia on Friday November 4th at 10 AM. Online condolences may be expressed at www.moserfuneralhome. com.
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OBITUARIES Daniel William Morgan Daniel William Morgan, 71, formerly of Catlett, Virginia, passed away October 16, 2022 in Rushville, Illinois. Born July 28th, 1951, Dan was the son of Frances William and Ann Marie Hall Morgan. Dan grew up in Falls Church, Virginia with 10 siblings. Dan is survived by beloved spouse Diana Faubion Morgan and children Melissa Morgan (David), Jesse (Casey) Morgan, grandson Liam Morgan, 8 siblings and numerous adored nieces and nephews, all of whom brought him brought much joy. During his career as a Master Automotive Technician, Dan mentored many mechanics and earned multiple awards and certifications while working for many automotive groups including the Koons and Country Chevrolet organizations and Fauquier County Fleet Maintenance. He retired in 2018. With great care, he and family renovated a pre-civil war era log house on a small farm near Bristersburg, Virginia, in which they lived for over 40 years. In 2020, Dan and his wife moved to Illinois so they could be closer to their grandson, whose parents operate Osmer’s Towing in Beardstown. Danny had a passion for helping others in any way he could. He would go the extra mile to make sure others had what they needed. Dan had a playful demeanor bringing many laughs and smiles to all he met. He delighted in sharing his love of the outdoors and led many walks across the fields in an activity called by all the family, “Looking at Stuff with Danny Morgan.” Most of all being “Grandpa” was his favorite past time and thought his grandson was the best thing since sliced bread. His family will always cherish the time they had with him. A celebration of life will he held at a later date. Colwell Memorial Home in Beardstown, IL is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please consider honoring Danny by planting a tree through his tribute wall on his obituary page at Colwell Memorial Home, or by donating to the family for the education of Grandson Liam, checks payable to Diana Morgan, c/o Colwell Memorial Home, 515 S. State Street, Beardstown, IL 62618. Condolences may be left online at www. colwellmemorialhome.com or on Facebook at Colwell Memorial Home.
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Frances Keys Duckett Frances Keys Duckett passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at the age of 97 at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. She was the eldest of four daughters born to James Miflin Keys, Jr., and Mamie Atlee Counts Keys. She is survived by her youngest sister, Nancy Shely, and predeceased by sisters Jean Dunn and Joyce Smith. She is survived by her two children, Ellen Fox (Jim Fox) and Thomas Duckett; two grandchildren, Jamie Fox (Dr. Heather Fox) and Amanda Fox Parker (Michael Parker, PE); and three great-grandchildren, Marshall Fox, Brendan Fox, and Violet Fox. She is also survived by her beloved nieces and nephews, cousins, and other relatives. Frances attended the Historic Brentsville One Room School House and graduated from Osbourn High School in Manassas. Frances was known as a bookworm, and she loved learning. She went to work for the Navy as a civilian in Washington, D.C. until the birth of her first child, Ellen. She was devoted to her family, and she was particularly close to her grandchildren, sisters, and nieces and nephews. Frances was diagnosed with non-smokers lung cancer and then colon cancer at the age of 80 (2005), and thanks to excellent doctors, new medical techniques, and probably good genes, she was cured of both diseases. When she started having other health problems in 2021 and survived those as well, her doctor said, “Mrs. Duckett has nine lives!” Frances was so pleased that she had been given the opportunity to live such a long life, passing away at the age of 97. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022, from 10 AM to 12 Noon at the Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, Virginia. The Memorial Service will follow at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, November 5, 2022, at the Pierce Funeral Home Chapel, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, Virginia. Interment will follow at Stonewall Memory Gardens Cemetery, 12004 Lee Highway, Manassas, Virginia. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to Brentsville Presbyterian Church, 12305 Bristow Rd., Bristow, VA 20136.
William “Bill” Jack Benton, Sr. William “Bill” Jack Benton, Sr., of Bealeton, VA, passed away peacefully, Sunday, October 23, 2022, at Fauquier Hospital, surrounded by his family. Bill was born on May 22, 1935 in Washington, D.C. As a boy he lived on a dairy farm in Great Falls, VA, and managed this farm until he started driving a tanker for Citgo, where he retired after 30+ years. In 1956 he married the love of his life, Helen. They lived together, almost inseparable for 59 years. He was a strong patriarch of his family, a good friend to all, a man who would give his shirt for a friend. He is preceded in death by his wife, Helen Benton, best friend of 80+ years, Burtner Oliver, Brothers, Bobby, Harold Jr. and Jack, Sisters, Vera, Betty and Louise, Great Grandchildren, Tabitha, Nathaniel, Jonathan and Chance. He is survived by his children, Dianna Lewis (Steve), Bealeton, VA, Gail Brown (Charles), Warrenton,VA, and William Benton, Jr., Shenandoah, VA, 10 grandchildren, 23 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great-Great Grandchild. He was an amazing father and grandfather who always took care of his family and did the best he could to teach and guide them. The family received friends on Friday, October 28, 2022 from 6-8pm at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton, VA where a funeral service was held on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 10:30am. A reception followed immediately after the service at The Moser House. Interment was in Mt. Comfort Cemetery, Alexandria, VA following the reception. Memorial contributions may be made to Capital Caring, Attn; Philanthropy Office, 2900 Telestar Court, Falls Church, VA 22042. Bill was a strong, proud and great man who will be missed by all. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www. moserfuneralhome.com
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Eugene Hamilton Cook
Eugene Hamilton Cook, 97, of Amissville, VA, passed October 26, 2022. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, 12 pm, at Macedonia Baptist Church, 574 Zachary Taylor Highway, Flint Hill, VA, 22627. Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com
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Refa Messick Ryan Refa Messick Ryan, 104 of Warrenton, VA passed away on October 24, 2022 at Fauquier Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on September 28, 1918 at Elk Run, VA a daughter of the late Edgar Walter Messick and Myrtie Lindamood Messick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Pearline Nicklin, Margie Smith, Ralph Wilson Messick, John David Messick, Mary Jordan and Julia Walters. Mrs. Ryan was acknowledged for the exceptional hours of volunteer service that she provided at The Shadow Lawn Senior Center. She had been a member of the Ladies Auxiliary at the Rocks Gap VFW Post. She is survived by her sons, Richard Wayne Ryan and his wife Bonnie, Harrisonburg, VA and Dwight Wesley Ryan of Warrenton; a sister, Cula Mae Adams of New Oxford, PA and Edgar W. Messick, Jr. of Midland; three grandchildren, JoEllen Furtner and husband Tom, Shannon Ryan Weisbrodt and her husband Bill, and Brandon Ryan and his wife Stephanie; eleven great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. The family received friends on Thursday, Oct. 27 from 6-8 PM at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton. Graveside services were held on Friday, Oct. 28 at 1:00 PM at Midland Church of the Brethren Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Warrenton Volunteer Fire & Rescue, 167 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton, VA 20186 or to Fauquier Senior Center, 430 E. Shirley Ave., Suite 21, Warrenton, VA 20186 (rrcsb.org/ donate- please specify to Fauquier Senior Center). Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.
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Major Andrew Vuillemot
Major Andrew “Drew” Vuillemot, USMC (ret.) passed away at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda late on July 7, 2022, after a prolonged battle with cancer. Despite leaving us earlier than expected, Drew lived a full life and was many things to those around him - a friend, a Marine, a father and husband. He always had time for friends and family and had a sharp wit and loud laugh at the ready. He always lived life to the fullest and was stubborn to the end. Drew was born in Hammond, Indiana and moved to Michigan where he graduated from Saugatuck High School. From there, he attended the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He graduated 1987 with a Bachelor of Science in History. He was in the 6th Battalion and was in two companies - first in 33rd Company as a Plebe and then in 36th company for the remainder of his tenure. While at Navy, Drew never missed a chance to sing or hum “Hail to the Victors” loudly in the vicinity of his classmates that were from Ohio or were Ohio State Buckeye fans. He always loved the tradition of the Army/Navy rivalry and supported Navy Athletics every chance he had. Never one to mince words, he would want to let everyone know, “Go Navy! Beat Army!” Drew was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps upon graduating from Navy on May 20, 1987. He attended The Basic School at Marine Corps Base Quantico and Field Artillery Officer training at Ft. Sill Oklahoma. He was then stationed at Camp Pendleton as an artillery officer with Delta Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. Like many of his peers, he answered the call to go to war and deployed to Kuwait and Iraq for Operation Desert Storm. His next assignment was at Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., “The Oldest Post in The Corps” where he served as an artillery course writer for the Marine Corps Institute (MCI). His subsequent assignments included attending the Amphibious Warfare School at Quantico; staff officer with the 10th Marine Regiment at Camp Lejeune; Commanding Officer of Battery C in 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment; Inspector-Instructor with 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment in Aurora, CO; Battalion Executive Officer for the Combined Arms Training Center in Camp Fuji, Japan. He also attended the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterrey, California, where he earned a Master of Science in Information Technology Management. His military awards include: The Meritorious Service Medal with Gold Star, the Navy and Marine Commendation Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal; the Navy Combat Action Ribbon; the Navy Unit Commendation Medal with Bronze Star; the Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal; the National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star; the Southwest Asia Service Medal; the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; The Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon; the Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon; the Kuwait Liberation Medal presented by the Saudi Arabian government; the Kuwait Liberation Medal presented by the government of Kuwait; and the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara by the United States Field Artillery Association. He retired from active duty on May 31, 2007, after serving in Headquarters Service Battalion at Marine Corps Base Quantico. After retirement he continued is his service to the country as a government contractor for VMWare in the information technology arena where he was a Client Solutions Director. He deeply adored his wife Julie and children, James and Jeannine and they shared countless adventures together. Drew and his family loved trips to Colorado to ski, Nashville for country music and any trip that involved hockey, baseball or Navy Football. Drew was always first to jump at the chance to travel and became the “travel agent“ planning trips and adventures for friends and family. To Drew, holidays were meant for fun, and he rarely missed the chance to enjoy celebrating with friends and family; including an annual St. Patrick’s Day tradition which began with breakfast and ended late in the evening. He also liked to cook his “family gumbo recipe” and hosted many Mardi Gras celebrations. Drew was an avid sports fan, especially Navy football - and was an active member of the USNA ’87 Tailgate Volunteer crew. He enjoyed spending his Saturdays during college football season setting up, cooking and spending time with his fellow Naval Academy classmates. Drew was also a participant and fan of anything to do with baseball, hockey, and skiing. He coached youth hockey (even a few times when his children were NOT on his team) and was the team captain for the Hotdogs of the adult beer hockey league for many years. His passion for sports never wavered. Despite his declining health, he continued to attend Capitals hockey games, Nationals, Orioles and Rockies baseball games and even managed to attend Game 2 of the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals in Colorado in June cheering his favorite team, the Colorado Avalanche, to victory. Drew is survived by his wife, Julie, adult children James and Jeannine, sisters Liz Wilson of Saugatuck, MI and Annie Vuillemot of South Lyon, MI, his mother Sandra Vuillemot and his stepmother Nancy Vuillemot both of Milford, MI. His father, George Vuillemot preceded him in death. The family requests those who wish to express sympathy consider donating to Hockey Fights Cancer, the USNA Foundation, or a charity of your choice in Drew’s name. Drew will be buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery Friday, December 2, 2022 Reception to follow at Army/Navy Country Club, Arlington. Those planning to attend, please RSVP by November 10 to vuillemot.julie@gmail.com for additional information and Ft. Myer access information.
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NOTICE OF FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 10, 2022, in the Warren Green Building at 10 Hotel Street in Warrenton, Virginia, and will hold a regular meeting and public hearings at 6:30 p.m. in the same location on the following: 1. POSTPONED: A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FY 2023 ADOPTED BUDGET BASED ON FY 2022 CARRYOVER 2. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND FAUQUIER COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE XVI, SECTION 8-71 TO REQUIRE TRIENNIAL APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION – A public hearing to consider an amendment requiring owners of real and/or personal property that is tax exempt to file an application for exemption with the Commissioner of the Revenue every three years as a requirement for retention of tax-exempt status of the property. (Eric Maybach, Staff) 3. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND FAUQUIER COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE XIX (BUSINESS ZONES – TAX INCENTIVES) – A public hearing to consider amendments to clarify the application process and incentives available for qualifying businesses located within business zones. (Eric Maybach, Staff) 4. SPECIAL PERMIT SPPT-22-018092, WARRENTON ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY (OWNER/APPLICANT) – WESTON FARMSTEAD MUSEUM – An application for a Category 11 Special Permit to allow a museum. The property is located at 4476 Weston Road, Cedar Run District, Catlett, VA. (PIN 7912-15-6542-000) (Wendy Wheatcraft, Staff) 5. SPECIAL PERMIT SPPT-22-018346, REMINGTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (OWNER/APPLICANT) – REMINGTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH DAYCARE – An application for a Category 6 Special Permit to operate a daycare center. The property is located at 150 West Bowen Street, Lee District, Remington, VA. (PIN 6887-09-8770-000) (Rebecca Acland, Staff) 6. SPECIAL EXCEPTION SPEX-22-017902, COLUMBIA GAS OF VIRGINIA, INC. (EASEMENT HOLDER/APPLICANT) – ROCK SPRINGS POINT OF DELIVERY FACILITY – An application for a Category 20 Special Exception to allow the construction of a new Point of Delivery (POD) facility. The property is located at the intersection of Riley Road and Dumfries Road, Scott District, Warrenton, VA. (PIN 7905-50-7381-000) (Adam Shellenberger, Staff) 7. WAIVER WAIV-22-018191, STILL WATERS FARM, LLC (OWNER) / ARCOLA TOWERS & T-MOBILE (APPLICANTS) – STILL WATERS TOWER – An application for a Waiver to construct a 152-foot monopole tower and equipment compound. The property is located at 10110 Elk Run Road, Cedar Run District, Catlett, VA. (PIN 7930-78-1806-000) (Wendy Wheatcraft, Staff) Copies of the above files are available for review by contacting the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors’ office Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by calling (540) 422-8020. Interested parties wishing to be heard on any of the above are encouraged to send written correspondence in advance of the meeting to 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, VA 20186, or by e-mail to BOS@fauquiercounty.gov prior to November 10, 2022. Citizens wishing to appear in person should arrive prior to the start time of the meeting. Comments are limited to three minutes. The meeting is also livestreamed at http://fauquier-va.granicus.com/ViewPublisher. php?view_id=1. Fauquier County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request. Citizens requiring reasonable accommodation for disabilities or requiring any other assistance related to the meeting should contact Ms. Renée Culbertson, Deputy Municipal Clerk, at (540) 422-8020.
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TOWN OF WARRENTON NOTICE OF TOWN COUNCIL MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Warrenton will hold their Regular Monthly Meeting on Wednesday, November 9th, 2022, at 6:30 PM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 21 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia. Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on the following items: Zoning Map Amendment (ZMA) 2021-01/Special Use Permit (SUP) 2021-01 Harris Teeter Fuel Station – the applicant, Harris Teeter, and owner, North Rock LLC, seeks to amend the North Rock Planned Unit Development zoning district (ZMA 1998-02) and SUP approval for an eight (8) pump fuel station. The existing PUD was granted in 1999 and proffered that the site would be developed per the Master Development Plan and ties all permitted/permissible uses to those listed under the 1991 Zoning Ordinance PUD District. The 1991 Zoning Ordinance allowed all uses in the Commercial Limited (CL) District within the PUD District upon issuance of a Special Use Permit, which includes fuel stations. The subject parcel (GPIN 6984-38-9605) is located at 530 Fletcher Drive, zoned PUD, and is approximately 11.68 acres. Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) 2022-01/Zoning Map Amendment (ZMA) 2022- 01/Special Use Permit (SUP) 2022-01 Waterloo Junction – the applicant, Broadview Holdings LLC, and owners, Broadview Holdings, LLC and Fog Holdings LLC, seek a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Re-Planned Commercial and a Rezoning from R-15 to Commercial for three parcels identified as GPINs 6984-18-3915, 6984-18-2709, and 6984-18-2905. Concurrently, the applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to allow 47 townhouses and six apartments, of which five townhomes and one apartment would be designated as affordable, an existing restaurant, and an additional 3,600 square foot retail building within the commercial district as a § 9-25 of the Zoning Ordinance as a Mixed-Use Development for parcels identified as GPINs 6984-18- 3915, 6984-18-2709, 6984-18-2905, 6984-18-6837, 6984-18-5649, and 6984-18-3854. The applicant requests the following modifications as part of the Special Use Permit: mixeduse development in less than 5 acres (4.81 acres); increase in residential density; reduction in front yard setback for future retail; front-loaded style townhouses along Bear Wallow Road; request to modify the setbacks per the Townhouse Lot Development Standards shown on Sheet 5 of the Special Use Permit Plan; and waiver of the Article 8-8.5 landscape buffer requirement between the single-family homes located on Norfolk Drive and the proposed townhouses, and between the townhouses and commercial buildings. The subject parcels are bounded by Broadview Avenue, Bear Wallow Road, and Norfolk Drive. People having an interest in the above are invited to participate in the hearing and state their opinion regarding the above issues. The public may also choose to submit written comments through the Town’s website or by emailing citizencomment@warrentonva.gov during the public comment period, which will end at noon the day of the Public Hearing, November 9th, 2022. Copies of the ordinance, the zoning text amendment application, the zoning map amendment application, the comprehensive plan amendment, and the special use permit applications are available for review at Town Hall located at 21 Main Street, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Town of Warrenton desires to make its programs, services, facilities, and activities accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need accommodations or auxiliary services, please contact the Town as far in advance as possible.
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Legal Notices TOWN OF WARRENTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the Town of Warrenton will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 7:00 PM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 21 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia, on the following item(s): Special Use Permit (SUP) 2022-03 Amazon Data Center – the owner/applicant Amazon Data Services, Inc., seeks a Special Use Permit under Article 3-4.12.3 of the Zoning Ordinance for an approximately 220,000 square foot data center on Industrial zoned parcel consisting of approximately 41.793 acre parcel identified as GPIN 6984-69-2419-000. Designated in the New Town Character District on the Future Land Use Map located off Blackwell Road and Lee Highway. The owner/applicant is requesting modifications for building height allowance and fence height allowance as part of the Special Use Permit. The Planning Commission may keep open the public hearing to a later date if the applicant requests it. People having an interest in the above are invited to participate in the hearing and state their opinion regarding the above issues. The public may also choose to submit written comments through the Town’s website or by emailing citizencomment@warrentonva.gov during the public comment period, which will end at noon the day of the Public Hearing, November 15, 2022. Copies of the Special Use Permit application is available for review at Town Hall located at 21 Main Street, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Town of Warrenton desires to make its programs, services, facilities, and activities accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need accommodations or auxiliary services, please contact the Town as far in advance as possible. Run dates:November 2 and 9, 2022
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 17, 2022 The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a work session beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2022 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia. The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the following item at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2022 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia: SPECIAL PERMIT – SPPT-22-018521 – ELIZABETH A. BARTON-PULLEN (OWNER/APPLICANT) – BARTON-PULLEN TOURIST HOME – An application for a Category 3 Special Permit to operate a Tourist Home. The property is located at 6717 Woodlake Court, Scott District, Warrenton, Virginia. (PIN 7916-31-1629-000) (Rebecca Acland, Staff)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Please take notice that on Monday, November 21, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., the Remington Town Council will conduct public hearings at the Remington Town Hall at 105 East Main Street, Remington, Virginia to receive public comment on the following:
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ORDINANCE NO.05-22 ELIMINATES THE REQUIREMENT THAT RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN PURCHASE AND DISPLAY A TOWN DECAL ON MOTOR VEHICLES
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ORDINANCE NO. 06-22 ORDINANCE 06-22 AMENDS SECTION 20-1, “BAD CHECK FEES” OF THE REMINGTON TOWN CODE AND PROVIDES FOR AN INCREASE IN THE FEE FROM $35 TO $50 FOR THE UTTERING, PUBLISHING OR PASSING OF ANY CHECK OR DRAFT FOR PAYMENT OF TAXES OR ANY OTHER SUMS DUE TO THE TOWN OF REMINGTON WHICH IS SUBSEQUENTLY RETURNED FOR INSUFFICIENT FUNDS OR BECAUSE THERE IS NO ACCOUNT OR THE ACCOUNT HAS BEEN CLOSED. ORDINANCE NO. 06-22 ALSO REQUIRES THAT ALL FUTURE PAYMENTS BE MADE IN CASH. ORDINANCE 06-22 IS CONSIDERED PURSUANT TO THE GRANT OF AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN VIRGINIA CODE SECTION 15.2-106.
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ORDINANCE NO. 07-22 LEVY OF CIGARETTE TAX UPON THE SALE OR USE OF CIGARETTES AT A RATE OF $0.02 PER CIGARETTE SOLD OR $0.40 PER PACK EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2022; ADOPT AMENDMENT TO THE REMINGTON TOWN CODE TO RELATING TO CIGARETTE TAX; APPROVE TOWN’S PARTICIPATION AND AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA CIGARETTE TAX BOARD; DELEGATE TO THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA CIGARETTE TAX BOARD THE ADMINISTRATION, COLLECTION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE CIGARETTE TAX ORDINANCE; APPOINT CLERK OF THE TOWN OF REMINGTON, OR DESIGNEE, AS TOWN’S NORTHERN VIRGINIA CIGARETTE TAX BOARD REPRESENTATIVE. A complete copy of Ordinance Nos. 05-22, 06-22 and 07-22 may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at (540) 439-3220, 105 East Main Street, Remington, Virginia 22734. Following the public hearing, the Remington Town Council may take action to approve Ordinance Nos. 05-22, 06-22 and 07-22. Any person with a disability seeking assistance is asked to contact Town Hall in advance of the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made in advance.
The application materials can be found on the Land Development Online Portal at: https://commdevpay.fauquiercounty.gov/Energov_Prod/SelfService#/home. Approximately one week prior to the public hearing, staff reports for all items will be available online at: www.fauquiercounty.gov/meetingagendas. To arrange a time to review files in person, please contact the Department of Community Development’s Planning Office at (540) 422-8210, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Members of the public who would like to provide comments at a regular public meeting of the Planning Commission are encouraged to send advance written comments to Fauquier County Department of Community Development, 10 Hotel Street, Suite 305, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 or email to meredith. meixner@fauquiercounty.gov. Citizens wishing to appear in person should arrive prior to the start time of the meeting. Comments are limited to three minutes. The meeting may be viewed on Fauquier County Government Channel 23 and is livestreamed at http://fauquier-va.granicus.com/ ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1. 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 Ms. Meredith Meixner, Planning Associate II, at (540) 422-8210.
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