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Warrenton Mayor Carter Nevill re-elected by 11-vote margin Polk wins Remington mayoral race by 3 votes By Colleen LaMay and Coy Ferrell
Fauquier Times Staff Writers
Incumbent Warrenton Mayor Carter Nevill won a second term by just 11 votes, besting challenger Renard Carlos in a contentious elec-
“The people have spoken and we absolutely accept the results of this election.” RENARD CARLOS Candidate for Warrenton mayor
tion that saw more than 4,100 ballots cast. Carlos conceded the race Monday evening, saying he has no plans to ask for a recount. “Democracy works. The people have spoken, and we absolutely accept the results of this election,” Carlos said. “We have no plans at this time to ask for a recount.” Carlos said that he called Nevill to congratulate him. Nevill issued a statement on his victory Tuesday morning. “It is with relief and enthusiasm that I accept the certification and recognize the See ELECTION, page 8
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Warrenton Mayor Carter Nevill, elected last week to another four-year term, said that the town government’s goal should be to continue to deliver high levels of service while keeping taxes comparably low. Mayors in Warrenton do not vote unless there is a tie among council members.
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Russell Claar presents James Van Luven with a proclamation during a Nov. 11 Veterans Day ceremony at Fauquier Hospital.
Fauquier celebrates military veterans About 40 people, many of them military veterans, gathered in a Fauquier Hospital conference room Friday to participate in a Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Fauquier Veterans Council: American Legion Posts 72 (Warrenton), 247 (Remington) and 360 (Warrenton) along with Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts 7728 (Bealeton) and 9835 (Warrenton). Greg Schumacher, a retired U.S. Army major general and current chairman of the Fauquier County Republican Committee, gave a keynote address that focused on the service of U.S. armed forces during the “War on Terror” and the sacrifice military members – and their families – make when they decide to serve.
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ovate six vacant apartments over O’Brien’s Irish Pub, all on 4.8 acres along Broadview Avenue. Waterloo Junction is the largest development approved by the town in recent memory. Council Member Bill Semple (Ward 2) at first asked for more
In a victory for local activists, a Dominion Energy representative announced Thursday, Nov. 10, that the company has nixed all previously considered transmission line routes to power a proposed Amazon Web Services data center in Warrenton. Instead, the company now proposes building a substation at one of two sites near an existing Dominion substation southeast of Warrenton. The new substation would power the data center, if it is approved, via underground distribution lines routed along Falmouth Street and Walker Drive. “They are all off the table at this point,” Dominion’s Stephen Precker
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Warrenton council approves 47 townhomes, retail, park at Waterloo Junction ‘Attainable’ pricing may start in low $400,000s By Colleen LaMay
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The Warrenton Town Council on Nov. 9 unanimously approved a plan to build 47 townhomes, a building slated for retail and a small private park, as well as ren-
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Back from an annual choral pilgrimage, Piedmont Singers set for Dec. 3 concert By Constance Lyons
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“Those who sing, pray twice,” said St. Augustine. In September, the Piedmont Singers embarked on their sixth choral pilgrimage, singing at five of England’s magnificent cathedrals and abbeys, among them the imposing Durham Abbey (the site of several scenes from the Harry Potter movies). Wendy Oesterling created the Piedmont Singers in 1999. Formerly a chorus and orchestra director at Liberty High School, Osterling said, “We wanted to add a sacred concert to the festivities for Christmas in Middleburg, held yearly at the beginning of December. My idea was to give singers from all over the area an opportunity to sing sacred music that they might not otherwise have. And we got singers from as far away as Virginia Beach; people came from Frederick, Loudoun, Clarke, Winchester. Just all over. So we presented the Christmas portion of Handel’s ‘Messiah.’ We had 36 singers and a string quintet. The following year we performed three movements from Bach’s ‘Christmas Oratorio.’” Five years later Oesterling decided it was time to give the group a new name. “So, we changed from the Christmas Choir to the Piedmont Singers.” Today the singers are outreach partners with Grace Episcopal Church in The Plains and Grace Episcopal Church in Berryville. In 2005, Oesterling learned that the great cathedrals in England routinely used guest choirs during the summer when their own singers were on vacation. “So, we applied. I sent an audition
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The choir processes in for Choral Evensong at St. Lawrence Parish Church, York. CD of one of our performances to Wells Cathedral in southwest England, a church with a wonderful tradition of fabulous choral music since the 11th century. And they accepted us, and we went. It was a wonderful experience.” During the most recent trip, the singers presented Choral Evensong at Durham Cathedral (home of the relics of St. Cuthbert and the Venerable Bede) and at St. Lawrence Parish Church in York (largest ecclesiastical building in York after York Minster). They performed at a lunchtime concert at Beverley Minster, home of the relics of St. John of Beverley, once Archbishop of York who ordained the Venerable Bede. The local group also sang Choral Evensong at Ripon Cathedral and Holy Eucharist at Selby Abbey, with the Abbey Choir. Selby Abbey was the home of a Benedictine monastery until the Reformation; one of its glories is the “Washington window” which displays the coat of arms of George Washington’s family, who were local residents.
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Warrentonian Carol Cunningham said, “For me, the deeper meaning of the trip related to the honor of adding my voice to the echoes of the thousands of voices before mine that rang through those ancient cathedrals, abbeys and old churches. Monks from ancient times sat in those same choir spaces and worshiped God with song and reverence. The sacredness of that music and those voices seemed to me to be eternally present beneath those vaulted ceilings of old stone. It was humbling to think perhaps those human voices might still be heard down through the thousands of years if one could just listen closely enough. Perhaps the voices of the Piedmont Singers are now part of that eternal choir. I felt I was a very small part of something ancient and beautiful and sacred.” Cunningham’s daughter, Janet Lacaden of North Carolina, used her time off from singing to investigate and explore. “Scattered around the city of York are 28 ceramic/metal sculptures of cats. They’re perched on the roofs of commercial and residential buildings. Several of us went on a quest to find them on our free day in York. We found 10 or 12 of them, I believe. “ The cathedrals and other great churches of the Anglican Communion in the UK and Ireland maintain a strong choral tradition, of which the singing of Evensong on most days of the week is an important part; it’s a tradition of more than 10 centuries. “As is customary at Choral Evensong, much of the service is sung by the choir alone to special settings,” Oesterling said. “We have had the honor and privilege of making choral pilgrimages and serving as ‘visiting choir-in-residence,’ filling in for a week for the cathedral choir on holiday, at Wells Cathedral in 2007, Canterbury Cathedral in 2009, St. Patrick’s Cathedral (Dublin) in 2012, York Minster in 2015 and Christ Church Cathedral (Oxford) in 2018.” See SINGERS, page 15
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Number, type of jobs that would be created at proposed Amazon data center still unclear By Peter Cary
because you don’t repair these things anymore. You just pop it out and buy another one,” he said. Levi said he could not estimate numbers of different jobs in a 50-worker data center, because their operations differ widely, and they keep such information close. Amazon declined to specify job types and numbers in its data centers; the company did say it employed 8,800 people in corporate offices and data centers in Virginia.
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At a Town of Warrenton Planning Commission meeting Oct. 25, Vice Chair James Lawrence pressed Amazon representative John Foote firmly on whether jobs at the company’s proposed data center on Blackwell Road could go exclusively to Warrenton residents. Amazon had said the new center would have 52 employees. Three days later, Amazon filed a document promising that it would inform Warrenton residents of job openings and would work with Fauquier County schools and Laurel Ridge Community College to establish programs “for career pathways in data center construction and operations.” If the promises hold, area residents could land jobs. But for those expecting a windfall, a reality check is in order: Amazon has not said what the jobs are. Data centers employ a variety of workers, including guards, shipping staffers and cleaning crews. “These are not necessarily jobs that we imagine these projects bringing to communities — you know, high-tech, highly paid jobs,” said Kasia Tarczynska, a senior researcher at Good Jobs First, a Washington nonprofit that studies data center incentives. Two Northern Virginia residents with backgrounds in data centers and information technology outlined what they thought the likely positions would be at the 220,000-square-foot site, a modest size as data centers go. Their job lists differed somewhat, but they each estimated that two tech groups – equipment-maintenance people and information-technology specialists – would constitute no more than 40% of the workforce. Amazon has said the building would host a maximum of 32 workers at any one time. “Employees are comprised of engineering technicians, data center operators, security personnel and logistics personnel,” the company’s application for a special-use permit says. Josh Levi, president of the Data Center Coalition, an industry trade association, listed 10 types of data-center-specific jobs found in Northern Virginia. He said employment at data centers can vary widely and noted that he had visited one site run by a credit card company where as many as a dozen specialists were working just in the operations center. Amazon Web Services lists 165 technological job openings in Northern Virginia on Glassdoor.com, a jobs website, and 114 similar data center IT openings in Virginia on its own hiring website, amazon.jobs. Among the openings: data center technicians, a job paying $42,000
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This sampling of job listings from amazon.jobs lists several opportunities for data center operations managers. to $65,000, and HVAC and generator technicians, paying $42,000 to $64,000. Both need only a high school diploma. Engineering operations technicians, who do electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and maintenance, need a bachelor’s degree and can earn close to $100,000. Project managers with a bachelor’s in engineering and three years’ experience could earn $81,000 to $125,000, according to one ad.
Few employees necessary per square feet of building space
Two Prince William County reports bear out the idea that relative to the amount of space they take up, data centers don’t need many employees. A report produced in May by private consultants Camoin Associates of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., found one data center job per 5,958 square feet of building space. “While data centers house only a small share of ICT workers, they account for a large share of building area,” the report said. A Prince William staff report prepared for a Nov. 1 board of supervisors meeting calculates that data center floor space between 5,349 and 9,000 square feet will support one job. That math would predict a maximum of 42 jobs in a 220,000-square-foot data center like the one proposed in Warrenton. In mid-2021, Amazon had told Warrenton officials it would employ 38 people at its proposed project. However, in its April 13, submission for a permit, Amazon said the project would host approximately 52. That number would help the company qualify for the Virginia Data Center Retail Sales and Use Tax Exemption, which exempts taxes on purchased equipment or software. The program is open to data centers that create more than 50 new jobs that pay at least 150% of the prevailing average local wage and spend more than $150 million in its capital
investment. Amazon has said it intends to spend $500 million on the proposed Blackwell Road project. The two local veterans of the data center industry estimated how many and what types of jobs would be created at the Warrenton site. Fred Smith is a retired Fauquier resident with 40 years of IT infrastructure and management experience who recently worked for NTT America in Gainesville. Based on what Amazon has revealed so far, Smith said he sees this as a “bare bones” operation managed from outside. He guessed there would be 15 to 20 security guards, based on three shifts, seven days a week working inside and out. For logistics — receiving and shipping and moving equipment — he estimated three to four workers. And the site would need cleaning workers, perhaps two, he said. He envisioned three to five people qualified to maintain HVAC systems, generators, pumps, door alarms and key cards. Next would be perhaps five data center technicians — people who install and connect wiring, fiber optic cable, phone circuits, run diagnostics, understand software and networking. And the project would need one or two managers. The high end of Smith’s estimates totaled 38 people – coincidentally what Amazon first told Warrenton officials in summer 2021, when they proposed a smaller center. Dale Browne, who lives next to four Amazon data centers south of Manassas, ran a data center in Switzerland for a global telecom company. He, too, thought the Warrenton center would need about 20 security guards. He predicted up to 10 facilities workers, including HVAC people and electricians, and about 10 people to service servers, routers and computers. “But these aren’t really high paid or highly skilled people
In addition to the 52 jobs it promises, Amazon has told Warrenton officials that construction would involve 300 people. It’s unclear whether those would be new jobs or additional work for existing builders and contractors. Browne noted that creating more work for contractors is different from creating new construction jobs. Contractors may have to scale up, said Browne, “but I don’t think it’s right to be treating every job as a new job.” On their website, proponents of the Prince William Digital Gateway wrote that the plan “creates the opportunity” for “thousands of longterm trade and construction positions.” A year ago, two labor leaders told a reporter the Gateway could create construction and trade jobs in the thousands. Prince William’s deputy finance director, Tim Leclerc, is not so sure. “The reality of that, especially the skilled labor, is that it is already here, as they’ve been building for the last 15 to 20 years in Loudoun and in Prince William,” he said. He also said Compass, which may end up building half of the Digital Gateway, has its own construction crews. “They bring them up from Dallas [Texas], and they build their data center, and then they go on to build another one somewhere else,” he said. Compass declined to directly address that claim but said if it builds in Prince William County its workforce “would include a mix of contractors and subcontractors with experience in the local data center market, as has been our practice elsewhere.” In Warrenton, planning commissioner Lawrence is skeptically eyeing the workforce promises made by Amazon to recruit and train town residents. He said the recruiting part did not sound like much of a concession to him. “That sounds like a normal course of events — they’re going to advertise their jobs,” he said. As for Amazon’s promise to “ensure coordination” to help schools set up job training in data center construction and operations, he said: “It sounds like an early-stage concept. There’s not enough information to evaluate.”
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Fauquier County School Board gets first look at new policy on sexually explicit classroom materials By Colleen LaMay
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The Fauquier County School Board got its first look Nov. 14 at a state-mandated policy on the use of sexually explicit materials for classroom assignments. Members agreed to discuss the policy at a summit Nov. 30 and possibly approve it in December. Under the new policy, parents will get at least 30 days’ notice of the use of any instructional materials with “sexually explicit content” in their children’s assignments. Parents will be able to review the materials. In addition, parents can request alternate assignments. The deadline for approval is Jan. 23, 2023. “The policy would go into effect immediately upon your adoption, and we will begin working with principals to establish some very basic expectations,” Deputy Superintendent Major Warner said. The idea is to give teachers a basic framework for dealing with assignments that might brush up against the new policy. For example, a world history assignment might include some “pretty graphic content” that would require teachers to contact parents through Schoology, the division’s learning management system, email or some other method, Warner said.
To read the draft of Fauquier County Public Schools’ policy 6-5.6 “Instructional and Supplementary Materials” with a section 3 added for “Sexually Explicit Materials,” use this link: https://go.boarddocs.com/va/fcps/ Board.nsf/files/CKZRH36DD1CE/$file/6-5.6.pdf Or go to the Fauquier County Schools website and navigate to the School Board agenda for Nov. 14.
The definition of “sexually explicit” in the proposed policy
“Sexually explicit content” is defined in the Code of Virginia Section 2.2-2827 as: 3.2.1.1. any description of, or 3.2.1.2. any picture, photograph, drawing, motion picture film, digital image or similar visual representation depicting sexual bestiality, a lewd exhibition of nudity, as nudity is defined in Section 18.2-390, sexual excitement, sexual conduct or sadomasochistic abuse, as also defined in Section 18.2-390, coprophilia, urophilia or fetishism. Deputy Superintendent of Instruction Major Warner Warner was uncertain how often such situations might arise. “I will tell you having been a principal 10 years I don’t know of anyone who teaches with sexually explicit material,” Warner said. Board members said they were comfortable with the policy being placed on the consent agenda for the December meeting. The consent agenda is a tool to streamline meetings by grouping non-controversial items so they can be passed with a single motion and vote. “It doesn’t look like we’re outright banning anything,” Board Member
Stephanie Litter-Reber said. “We’re just making sure that parents are aware they have the opportunity to opt out.” Vincent Gallo, who is resigning his Scott District seat to make way for recent election winner Clay Campbell, said that since lesson plans are sometimes shared among teachers and schools, he wanted to ensure that if a lesson plan required parental notification at one school, other schools that teach the same lesson also would receive a heads up.
Library books
“Instructional materials” include library books if the books are used to complete assignments or are part
of an academic or extra-curricular education program, Warner said. Administrators met with librarians for several hours to discuss how the policy might work in libraries. “It’s not reasonable to expect the librarians (or assistants) to go through and read all these books,” Superintendent David Jeck said. “It’s just not possible, so they’re relying on reviews, typically.” That is why parental notification is so important, administrators said. One middle school is allowing parents to opt into notifications about the books their children check out. So far, fewer than 15 parents have signed up.
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should be underground instead, even if they are much shorter than originally proposed. DOMINION, from page 1 Precker responded that undergrounding the new transmission lines “is not a preftold county supervisors in reference to the erence from an electrical engineering perproposed overhead transmission line routes spective” because transition stations would that have sparked a well-organized resistance need to be constructed on both sides of the from New Baltimore residents and local underground portion. But under further lobbying groups. At a Warrenton Planning questioning from supervisors, Precker adCommission meeting earlier this month, Ammitted that Dominion has not explored that azon representatives said that Dominion is no possibility at all. “We have not considered longer considering building a new substation that because it’s not what our preferred on Blackwell Road next to the proposed data solution is,” Precker said. center. Precker confirmed this to supervisors. Precker assured supervisors that DoThe Fauquier Times in early September minion will conduct more public outreach, asked Precker whether Dominion had conincluding a public information session, besidered the possibility of building a new subfore finalizing its proposal for a new substation on one of the vacant industrial-zoned station. “This is our first proposal here. parcels near the existing transmission line, So, more discussions need to be had with but Precker vacillated repeatedly at the time you all, with the community, to see what is and refused to say whether Dominion had viable,” Precker said. The State Corporaexplored that possibility at all. tion Commission must sign off on Dominion’s final plans for transmission lines and New overhead transmission a substation for any plan to move ahead. lines still proposed The announcement that all previously Dominion is now seeking to build a proposed routes have been nixed is a victory new substation either on the industriMAP BY COY FERRELL/FAUQUIER TIMES for activists who have argued that building al-zoned former wire factory property on A map shows the location of two sites Dominion Energy is overhead transmission lines through New Falmouth Street, inside town limits, or on considering for a new substation near an existing substation on Baltimore would devastate the area, which a county-owned parcel behind an existing Old Auburn Road. The company’s preference, marked “1” on the is the county’s highest-income region. Dominion facility on Meetze Road. Either map, is to build the substation on an industrial-zoned parcel in the Activists still oppose the data center, location would mean a maximum of 2,000 town of Warrenton where the Sivaco wire factory used to operate. which is subject to Warrenton Town Counor 3,000 feet of new overhead transmission Another option, marked “2,” is the build the facility at the northeast lines connected to the existing 230 kilo- corner of the Stafford Farm property, which is owned by the county. cil approval, claiming the 220,000 squarefoot facility on an industrial-zoned parcel volts line that runs from Remington to Old Either option would require new transmission lines to connect the will generate excessive noise and impose an Auburn Road, Precker said. new substation to the existing 230kV line. unsightly blemish on one of the town’s gateBoard Chairman Rick Gerhardt (Cedar Run District) was skeptical of some of the details of sion line from Remington crosses the Greenway near ways. The Warrenton Planning Commission held a public hearing on the application Tuesday after press the new plan, which could mean new overhead trans- its southeastern terminus. “That’s gonna be a problem for us,” Gerhardt told time; the town council could begin considering the mission lines running for about ¼ of a mile along the Warrenton Branch Greenway. The existing transmis- Precker, arguing that the new transmission lines application as early as next month.
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Council votes against gas station Council also nixes proposal to increase housing density in the central business district By Colleen LaMay
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The Warrenton Town Council on Nov. 9 rejected Harris Teeter’s proposal for a gas station near the grocery chain’s store at the North Rock Shopping Center on Fletcher Drive after nearby residents raised concerns at a public hearing about everything from toxic fumes and dangerous traffic patterns to light and noise pollution. The shopping center is near the intersection of Blackwell Road and U.S. 29. The council voted 4-3 to deny Harris Teeter’s proposed revision to the North Rock Planned Unit Development Master Plan and its request for a special-use permit to allow for the construction of an eight-pump service station. The gas station would have been built at a shopping-center site originally intended for a bank with drive-through lanes. Several residents of the North Rock area spoke in opposition to the gas station Wednesday night. “I want you to know that North Rock is adamantly opposed to a gas station in the North Rock Shopping Center,” said Roy Francis, president of the North Rock Residential Association. “Please consider the safety and welfare of the residents of North Rock and the citizens of the town of Warrenton,” Francis said. “Because of the access issues, I caution you that should a major disastrous event take place at that location, I hesitate to say
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Warrenton Mayor Carter Nevill re-elected by 11-vote margin ELECTION, from page 1 results of the election,” Nevill said. “I am proud of the work I accomplished over the past four years and know that Warrenton is in a stronger position than it was when I began my term — to tackle the challenges ahead and deliver for its residents.” Nevill also thanked Carlos “for his dedication and service to our wonderful town,” adding, “His passion and commitment are deeply appreciated.” Nevill, who was first elected in 2018, garnered 2,072 votes to 2,061 for Carlos, whose term as an at-large member of the Warrenton Town Council will expire at the end of the year.
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Warrenton Town Councilmember Renard Carlos (at-large) conceded the race for mayor Monday evening. His term on the council ends Dec. 31. Since Sean Polster (at-large) also chose not to run for re-election to the council, incoming council members Paul Mooney and David McGuire will begin their terms on the council Jan. 1, replacing Carlos and Polster. Mooney and McGuire ran unopposed in last week’s election.
“I ran an honest and positive campaign, and I have been heartened by the support I have received across all walks of life,” Nevill said. After votes were tallied on election night, Nevill was ahead by 18 votes. But Virginia law dictates that provisional ballots and FAUQUIER TIMES STAFF PHOTOS/COY FERRELL mailed absentee ballots Left: Remington Mayor William Polk, who was first appointed to the role by the postmarked by Electown council in early 2021, was elected to his first full two-year term last week. tion Day and received Right: Devada Allison, a former Remington Town Council member, said that he by noon Monday, Nov. plans to stay engaged as a private citizen with issues facing the town despite his 14, may not be counted narrow loss in the mayoral race. until after the Nov. 14 deadline. Ultimately, said. Preserving the small-town charm continues those provisional and absentee ballots cut Nevill’s to be a priority, the statement said. lead but were not enough to change the outcome. Under state law, Carlos has until Nov. 25 to file The Fauquier County Electoral Board met a petition for a recount. Since the election was deMonday afternoon to review 54 provisional bal- cided by less than 1% of all ballots cast, the state lot applications, 43 of which the board approved. would cover the cost of the process. When the valid ballots were counted, they added Polk wins by three votes in Remington 24 votes to Carlos’ total and 19 to Nevill’s. Incumbent Remington Mayor William Polk Just nine absentee ballots arrived by mail be- was elected to his first full two-year term, besting fore Monday’s deadline: three for Nevill, five for challenger Devada Allison by 107 to 104 votes. Carlos and one write-in. The Remington Town Council appointed Polk as Nevill said Warrenton was in a strategic position the interim mayor last year after the death of longto continue to thrive, and he was looking forward time Mayor Gerald Billingsley. to working with his colleagues on council to pursue Polk did not respond by press time to a request policies that support economic and social prosper- for comment. ity. The goal is to continue to deliver high levels of service, coupled with comparably low taxes, Nevill See ELECTION, page 15
Warrenton Town Council approves 47 townhomes, retail, park at Waterloo Junction WATERLOO, from page 1 time to review the application, but that motion failed to gain traction with other council members. “We should understand that what we’re creating here is a form of precedent,” Semple said. “Once we approve this, we may be actually inviting or encouraging similar types of developments along Broadview in its entirety.” Semple emphasized that he had no problem with Waterloo Junction and considered it to be a much-needed way to help boost the inventory of attainable housing in Warrenton. However, he wanted to make sure other council members understood that. “This is going to be what I call the lead horse in a variety of potential development down the road.” They understood. “I think this project is exactly the kind of kickstart we need to bring some affordable housing and bring some additional ‘missing middle’ to our community,” Council Member Sean Polster (at large) said. The “missing middle’” refers to multiunit housing intended for young families or others who have been priced out of large, single-family detached homes. The owner of O’Brien’s is looking forward to the project, Polster said. “He’s excited that it’s expanding his outdoor seating,” he said. “He’s excited at the fact there’s going to be a park there, that there’s going to be improvements to the entrances and exits.” “It recreates the same sense of
community that you see in downtown, where you have people walking to residences, walking to restaurants, walking to shops,” Mayor Carter Nevill said. “And I think the more we are able to bring that closer to our neighborhoods, the better we create our environment to better serve the wellbeing of our residents.” “I’ve spoken to my neighbors about it (and) while there are always a few in disagreement, the majority like this project and would like to see something like this on that parcel, so I fully support it,” said Vice Mayor James Hartman (Ward 4), who lives near the site bounded by Broadview Avenue, Bear Wallow Road and Norfolk Drive. “Thank you to the owner for making the investment in our town,” Council Member Jay Heroux (Ward 5) said. “I think it’s a positive first step for Broadview. I understand there’s some traffic concerns,” he said. But, he added, “We had a good discussion today about traffic, and we know the Broadview project’s going to be kicking off soon.” A project to improve safety on Broadview Avenue could begin as soon as January 2024, according to a report from town staff.
When will the project move forward?
Passers-by may notice homes starting to go vertical by January or February 2024 at the earliest, said Keith Farrish, owner of Farrish Properties and Acquisitions, parent company of Broadview Holdings,
which owns the property. Units will have up to three bedrooms and run about 1,800 square feet, including a ground floor garage, Farrish said. Here is Farrish’s possible timeline for the project: Site-plan approval is expected to take up to eight months. That approval comes from town staff and does not require elected officials to vote again. Sitework, which includes water, sewer and stormwater management will happen next. Estimated time to complete is six months. Construction on townhomes could start as soon as January or February of 2024. “Elated” is how Farrish described his feelings after the council approved Waterloo Junction at its regular November meeting, delayed to Wednesday, Nov. 9, because of Election Day on Tuesday. Farrish said he might have given up on the application process if not for the town’s planning staff and especially Planning Manager Denise Harris. “If Denise Harris didn’t continually thank me for sticking it out, I‘m not sure I would have stuck it out,” Farrish said. The toughest part was getting an amendment to the town’s comprehensive plan to allow “mixed use” — retail and residential— at the site, Farrish said. The rest of the process went more smoothly. The entire project has been in the works for four years, he said. Warrenton has a reputation as a difficult
town in which to get building projects approved, he said. “They are notorious,” Farrish said of Warrenton officials. “They’ve had a notorious reputation for 30 years. As far as I’m concerned, that’s all gone.” Farrish hopes Waterloo Junction signals to other developers that the tide may be turning for the right projects. To move forward Wednesday, the town council had to approve three separate motions: a rezoning approval, a comprehensive plan amendment and a special use permit. All three motions passed unanimously.
About the townhomes
The townhomes will be 16 feet wide rather than 20 feet, as they are elsewhere in town. That is about the length of two surfboards laid end to end. The change was required to keep the price down, but it is not unusual for townhomes in densely populated areas, Farrish said.
Affordable housing units
Farrish said that, depending on market conditions, 42 of the townhomes could be priced in the low $400,000s. Five would be designated “affordable dwelling units.” One of the six proposed rental apartments on the second floor of O’Brien’s would also be designated as an affordable unit. How the price for those units will be calculated was not immediately clear. No residents spoke for or against the large development at the public hearing held Wednesday night.
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Council votes against gas station STATION, from page 7
Increased housing density in central business district rejected
The Warrenton Town Council rejected a proposal that would have created at least 60 and eventually as many as 136 affordable housing units in the core of Old Town and the rest of its small central business district. The apartments would have gone above shops in the central business district. Up to 1,108 units, averaging 500 square feet, but no smaller than 300 square feet, could be built. A property owner who built four or more units have been required to make 25% of those units affordable under HUD guide-
lines, which are based on tenants’ income and other factors. Understanding the true impact of the proposal on parking and trash pickup in Old Town is very difficult, Heroux said prior to voting. “There is some goodness in this, and I see that,” Heroux said. But too many questions remain unanswered, he said. “What I’m trying to understand is the true impact.” Despite their enthusiasm for affordable housing, council members continued to worry about parking for new renters in Old Town, where parking already is sometimes difficult to find. The proposed zoning text amendment would have required property owners to demonstrate they could provide adequate parking on-site or conduct a traffic study showing adequate parking was available within municipal lots. If they couldn’t, they would have paid the town $3,650 per space to help fund future parking improvements.
Hamby said he shared many of Heroux’s concerns. “I don’t think we ever answered parking,” he said. “I don’t think that we ever answered trash. There’s a lot of questions with this. “I’m not going to support this the way it is, but I think there’s some stuff in here that we should work on, that we can use as an opportunity,” Hamby said. Councilman Renard Carlos supported the plan and suggested tabling the proposal to allow time for more study of potential problems. He said he hopes to put together an affordable housing committee. There had been an attempt to form an affordable housing committee before, but Carlos said that it did not come together. Councilman Sean Polster (at large) and Mayor Carter Nevill recused themselves from voting because they own property in Old Town. (Nevill would only have voted in the case of a tie.) Reach Colleen LaMay at clamay@fauquier.com
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF A PETITION BY NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC A PETITION BY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND OF POWER COMPANY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY FOR REVISION OF RATE ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE FOR REVISIONRIDER OF RATE ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE DESIGNATED SNA UNDER §§ 56-585.1 DESIGNATED RIDER SNA UNDER 56-585.1 A A 66 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA CASE CASE NO. NO. PUR-2022-00162 PUR-2022-00162 •Virginia Electric Electric and and Power Power Company Company (“Dominion”) (“Dominion”) has has applied applied for for approval approval to to revise revise its its rate rate adjustment adjustment clause, clause, designated designated Rider Rider SNA. SNA. •Virginia •In this this case, case, Dominion Dominion has has asked asked the the State State Corporation Corporation Commission Commission (“Commission”) (“Commission”) to to approve approve Rider Rider SNA SNA for for the the rate rate year year September September 1, 1, 2023, 2023, through through August August 31, 31, 2024. 2024. •In •Dominion requests requests aa revenue revenue requirement requirement of of $49,797,391, $49,797,391, which which would would decrease decrease the the monthly monthly bill bill of of aa residential residential customer customer using using 1,000 1,000 kilowatt kilowatt hours hours of of electricity electricity by by $1.14 $1.14 per per •Dominion month. month. •A Hearing Examiner appointed by the Commission will hold a telephonic hearing in this case on April 25, 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 April 25, 2023, at 10 a.m., for the receipt of public witness testimony.
•A hearing on the Petition shall be convened at 10 a.m. on April 26, 2023, in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Rich-
mond, Virginia 23219, to receive testimony anda.m. evidence of 26, the Company, respondents,second and thefloor Staff. •A hearing on the Petition shall bethe convened at 10 on April 2023, in theany Commission’s courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, to receive the testimony and evidence of the Company, any respondents, and the Staff. •Further information about this case is available on the Commission website at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/CaseInformation.
•Further information thisElectric case is and available the Commission website at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/CaseInformation. On October 6, 2022, about Virginia Poweron Company (“Dominion” or “Company”) filed a petition (“Petition”) with the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) for
revision of a rate adjustment clause (“RAC”), Rider SNA, for the costs associated with the preparation of the applications for Subsequent License Renewal (“SLR”) to the Nuclear
On October Commission 6, 2022, Virginia Electric Powerlicenses Company (“Dominion” or “Company”) a petition (“Petition”) with the State Corporation forto Regulatory to extend theand operating (the “SLR Component”), and thefiled projects reasonably appropriate to upgrade or replaceCommission systems and (“Commission”) equipment deemed revision of a rate adjustment (“RAC”), Rider SNA, for the costs associated withAnna the preparation of2the applications Subsequent License the Nuclear be necessary to operate safelyclause and reliably, Dominion’s Surry Units 1 and 2 and North Units 1 and in the extendedfor period of operation (theRenewal “Capital (“SLR”) Upgrade to Component”) (collectively, the SLR Component andoperating the Capital Upgrade comprise the Lifereasonably Extension appropriate Program” ortothe “Program”). Regulatory Commission to extend the licenses (theComponent “SLR Component”), and“Nuclear the projects upgrade or replace systems and equipment deemed to be necessary to operate safely and reliably, Dominion’s Surry Units 1 and 2 and North Anna Units 1 and 2 in the extended period of operation (the “Capital Upgrade Component”) The Petition explains in Case No. Commission approved I of Life the Program, subsequent license renewal applications (collectively, the SLR that Component and PUR-2021-00229, the Capital UpgradetheComponent comprise thePhase “Nuclear Extensionconsisting Program”oforthe theCompany’s “Program”).
and 33 Capital Upgrade Component projects. The total estimated costs for Phase I are approximately $1.2 billion. The Company filed its Petition as the first annual update to: (1)
inform the Commission status the Program; and the (2) Commission update Rider approved SNA for the recovery associated with the Program. The Petition explains thatofinthe Case No.ofPUR-2021-00229, Phase I of thecosts Program, consisting of the Company’s subsequent license renewal applications and Capital Dominion Upgrade Component projects. Theis total estimated for Phase I are and approximately $1.2 billion. Thelicense Company filed its as Units the first In its33Petition, states that the Program proceeding on costs time and on budget, that the Company received renewals forPetition the Surry onannual May 4,update 2021. to: The(1) inform the states Commission of the status the Program; and (2) update Rider SNA for the recovery costs associated with 28, the 2022, Program. Company that it submitted the of North Anna site-specific supplemental environmental information on September and believes it will receive the subsequent license renewals for the North Anna Units.
In its Petition, Dominion states that the Program is proceeding on time and on budget, and that the Company received license renewals for the Surry Units on May 4, 2021. The The Company has continued to implement the Capital Upgrade Component projects consistentonwith the scheduled station outage events both stations. In Company statesasserts that it itsubmitted the North Anna site-specific supplemental environmental information September 28, 2022, and outages believesand it will receive theatsubsequent license 2022, thefor Company began implementing seven Capital Upgrade Component projects – four at Surry and three at North Anna. renewals the North Anna Units. In itsCompany Petition, asserts the Company presentedto a new projectthe forCapital Phase IUpgrade of the Capital Upgrade Component projects: the Cathodic Protection Project at Surry Units 1 and 2. The Company The it has continued asserts the Cathodic Protection Project isimplement necessary to obtain the SLR. Component projects consistent with the scheduled station outages and outage events at both stations. In 2022, the Company began implementing seven Capital Upgrade Component projects – four at Surry and three at North Anna. In this proceeding, Dominion has asked the Commission to approve Rider SNA from September 1, 2023 through August 21, 2024 (“Rate Year”). The two key components of the
In its Petition, the Company presented newProjected project for Phase I of theFactor Capital Upgrade Component projects: the Cathodic Protection at Surry 1 and The Company revenue requirement for Rider SNA area the Cost Recovery and the Actual Cost True-Up Factor. The Projected Cost Project Recovery FactorUnits consists of 2. projected net plant balances as of the month-end immediately preceding thethe Rate Year (i.e., as of August 31, 2023) in determination of the rate base and the calculation of financing costs on rate asserts the Cathodic Protection Project is necessary to obtain SLR. base. Dominion has included no Actual Cost True-up Factor in its filing and anticipates that any true-up for calendar year 2022 will be included in a 2023 update filing. The total
revenue requirement requestedhas forasked recovery for the Rate Year through Rider SNA is $49,797,391. asserts that it has(“Rate allocated costsThe to the Virginia jurisdiction In this proceeding, Dominion the Commission to approve Rider SNA from September 1,The 2023Company through August 21, 2024 Year”). two key components ofand the customerrequirement classes using its 2021SNA Production Demand Allocation Factor, consistent with the way production plant costs for the Surry and North Anna facilities are allocated innet the revenue for Rider are the Projected Cost Recovery Factor and the Actual Cost True-Up Factor. The Projected Cost Recovery Factor consists of projected cost of service. plant balances as of the month-end immediately preceding the Rate Year (i.e., as of August 31, 2023) in determination of the rate base and the calculation of financing costs on rate base. DominionRider has included no Actualas Cost True-upitFactor its filing anddecrease anticipates any true-up for calendar yearbill, 2022 willon be1,000 included inper a 2023 update filing.compared The totalto If the proposed SNA is approved proposed, wouldin incrementally thethat residential customer’s monthly based kWh month, by $1.14 revenue requirement requested for recovery for the Rate Year through Rider SNA is $49,797,391. The Company asserts that it has allocated costs to the Virginia jurisdiction and the current Rider SNA. customer classes using its 2021 Production Demand Allocation Factor, consistent with the way production plant costs for the Surry and North Anna facilities are allocated in the Interested persons are encouraged to review the Petition and supporting documents for the details of these and other proposals. cost of service. TAKE NOTICERider that the Commission apportionitrevenues among customer classes design rates in a monthly manner differing from that shown Petition supporting If the proposed SNA is approvedmay as proposed, would incrementally decrease theand/or residential customer’s bill, based on 1,000 kWh in perthe month, by and $1.14 compared to documents and thus may adopt rates that differ from those appearing in the Company’s Petition and supporting documents. the current Rider SNA. On April 25, 2023, at 10 a.m., the Hearing Examiner appointed to this case will hold a telephonic hearing, with no witness present in the Commission’s courtroom, for the purpose Interested persons are encouraged to witnesses. review the On Petition and supporting documents for the detailsto ofoffer thesetestimony and otheras proposals. of receiving the testimony of public or before April 19, 2023, any person desiring a public witness shall provide to the Commission (a) your name, and (b) the telephone number that you wish the Commission to call during the hearing to receive your testimony. This information may be provided to the Commission in
TAKE NOTICE that the Commission revenues among customer classes and/or design rates a manner differing from thatthe shown the Petition supporting three ways: (i) by filling out a form onmay the apportion Commission’s website at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; (ii)inby completing and emailing PDF in version of thisand form to SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; or by calling (804)from 371-9141. This publicinwitness hearing will be webcast at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting. documents and thus may adopt rates that differ those appearing the Company’s Petition and supporting documents.
On April April 25, 26, 2023, 2023, at at 10 10 a.m., a.m., the in the Commission’s floortocourtroom located Tyler Building, Main Street, Virginia 23219, the Hearing On Hearing Examinersecond appointed this case will holdina the telephonic hearing,1300 with East no witness presentRichmond, in the Commission’s courtroom, for theExaminer purpose will convenethe a hearing to receive testimony andOn evidence related the2023, Petition thedesiring Company, any respondents, the Commission’s Staff. to the Commission (a) your of receiving testimony of public witnesses. or before Aprilto19, anyfrom person to offer testimony asand a public witness shall provide name, and (b) the telephone number that you wish the Commission to call during the hearing to receive your testimony. This information may be provided to the Commission in The Commission takes judicial notice of the ongoing public health issues related to the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID 19. The Commission has taken certain actions, and three ways: (i) by filling outgoing a formforward, on the Commission’s website at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; (ii) with by completing and in emailing thethe PDF version this form to may take additional actions that could impact the procedures in this proceeding. Consistent these actions, regard to terms of theofprocedural framework SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; or by calling (804) 371-9141. Thisdirect public hearing be webcastand at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting. established below, the Commission will, among other things, thewitness electronic filingwill of testimony pleadings unless they contain confidential information, and require electronic service on parties to this proceeding.
On April 26, 2023, at 10 a.m., in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, the Hearing Examiner An electronic of the Company’s Petition be obtained written to counsel for the Company, D. Patterson, will convene acopy hearing to receive testimony andmay evidence relatedbytosubmitting the Petitiona from therequest Company, any respondents, and theTimothy Commission’s Staff. Esq., McGuireWoods LLP. 800 East Canal Street, Richmond Virginia, 23219, tpatterson@mcguirewoods.com.
The Commission judicial notice of theperson ongoing public health issues to thebyspread of thethe coronavirus, orfound COVID 19. Commission’s The Commission has taken certain actions, and On or before Apriltakes 14, 2023, any interested may file comments on related the Petition following instructions on the website: may take additional actions going forward, that could impact the procedures this proceeding. with electronically these actions, in regard to the terms of by theU.S. procedural scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit Public-Comments. Those unable, as ainpractical matter, toConsistent file comments may file such comments mail toframework the Clerk of established below, the Commission, Commission will, among other things, directP.O. the electronic of testimony and pleadings unless they contain information, and require electhe State Corporation c/o Document Control Center, Box 2118,filing Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. All comments shallconfidential refer to Case No. PUR-2022-00162. tronic service on parties to this proceeding. On or before January 6, 2023, any person or entity wishing to participate as a respondent in this proceeding may do so by filing a notice of participation at
scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling. Those unable, as amay practical matter,by tosubmitting file a noticea of participation electronically mayCompany, file such notice by D. U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission at An electronic copy of the Company’s Petition be obtained written request to counsel for the Timothy Patterson, Esq., McGuireWoods LLP. 800 the address listed above. Such notice of participation shall include the email addresses of such parties or their counsel. The respondent simultaneously shall serve a copy of the East Canal Street, Richmond Virginia, 23219, tpatterson@mcguirewoods.com.
notice of participation on counsel to the Company. Pursuant to Rule 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, any notice of partic-
ipation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of themay interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of thethe specific actionfound soughtontothe theCommission’s extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal On or for before April 14, 2023, any interested person file comments on participating the Petition by following instructions website: basis the action. Any organization, corporation, or government body a respondent must be represented by counsel required by Rule 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit Public-Comments. unable, as a practicalas matter, to file comments electronically may fileas such comments by U.S. mail to the Clerk of of the Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. Those PUR-2022-00162. the State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. All comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2022-00162. On or before February 17, 2023, each respondent may file with the Clerk of the Commission, at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efillng, any testimony and exhibits by which the respondent
On or before Januaryits6,case. 2023,Any any respondent person or entity wishing to participate respondent in and this exhibits proceeding may do so by filing a notice of participation expects to establish unable, as a practical matter,astoa file testimony electronically may file such by U.S. mail to the at Clerk of the Commission at the address listed above. Each witness’s testimony shall include a summary notof toparticipation exceed one page. All testimony and such exhibits shall served Staff, the Comscc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling. Those unable, as a practical matter, to file a notice electronically may file notice bybe U.S. mailon to the Commission’s Clerk of the Commission at pany, and all otherabove. respondents simultaneous with its filing. In all filings, respondents comply with Commission’s of Practice, including 5 VAC 5-20-140, the address listed Such notice of participation shall include the email addressesshall of such parties orthe their counsel. TheRules respondent simultaneously shall serve a copyFiling of the and service, 5 VAC 5-20-240, Prepared testimony and exhibits. All filings referB, toParticipation Case No. PUR-2022-00162. notice ofand participation on counsel to the Company. Pursuant to Rule 5 VACshall 5-20-80 as a respondent, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, any notice of participation shall set forth: a precise of theof interest of the (ii) a in statement of the specific action to the extent then known; andexcept (iii) the andbylegal Any documents filed in(i) paper form statement withcorporation, the Office Clerk of respondent; the Commission thisa docket may use both sidessought of theby paper. In all respects, as factual modified the basis for the action. organization, orthe government body participating as respondent must be represented counsel as other required by Rule 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, Commission’s OrderAny for Notice and Hearing, all filings shall comply fully with the requirements of 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and formal, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice of the Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2022-00162. The public version of the Company’s Petition and other documents filed in this case, the Commission’s Rules of Practice, and the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing may
On or before 17, 2023, each respondent may file with the Clerk of the Commission, at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efillng, any testimony and exhibits by which the respondent be viewed at:February scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. 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 ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY the address listed above. Each witness’s testimony shall include aVIRGINIA summary not to exceedAND 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, including 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-2022-00162. 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 formal, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS County supervisors delay Rock Springs POD vote
County supervisors decided to delay until next month action on an application from Columbia Gas to build a new natural gas point of delivery facility on Riley Road northeast of Warrenton. The new facility would replace a 52-year-old existing POD located less than 1,000 feet away, on Dumfries Road, from the new site. Columbia serves more than 1,600 homes and businesses from the existing facility but says that the existing POD’s age means that its safety and reliability could begin to deteriorate in the coming years. If it is unable to gain approval to build a new POD in the area, Columbia says that eventually it may have to restrict access to natural gas for the customers serviced by the facility. Columbia first began efforts in 2019 to find an agreeable site for a new facility. The current site is not large enough to build a modern facility to current safety standards, according to the company. Many neighbors of the existing and proposed facility have vehemently opposed construction of a new POD because, they say, Columbia can’t be trusted to build it to safe standards. Several spoke to that effect at a public hearing last week. Supervisor Holder Trumbo (Scott District), who represents the area, has been critical of Columbia’s public-outreach efforts. He argued that
Columbia Gas’ Rock Springs point of delivery facility routes natural gas from the TransCanada Pipeline, which runs along Riley Road, to more than 1,600 homes and businesses northeast of Warrenton. It is one of three PODs in Fauquier County. BASE MAP: COLUMBIA GAS
Board meetings
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors convened Thursday, Nov. 10, for its regular monthly work sessions, meeting and public hearings. The next board meeting is Dec. 8. Find more information at fauquiercounty.gov/ government/agendas. the company hasn’t done enough to inform residents of the Rock Springs and Marstella Estates about the potential impacts to their properties in the event of a system failure. “I haven’t heard from anybody who is in support,” Trumbo said last week. A motion to deny the application outright failed on a 2-2 vote at the board’s Nov. 10 meeting, with supervisors Trumbo and Rick Gerhardt (Cedar Run District) voting to nix Columbia’s proposal. Supervisors then voted 3-1 to delay a decision
until next month’s board meeting, which will take place Dec. 8.
More details about Warrenton BLA impacts
After the Warrenton Town Council this summer sent a formal notice of its proposed boundary line adjustment to the county, county staff delivered a report to supervisors detailing some of the proposal’s potential impact. Supervisors took no concrete steps following a work session last week except to ask county staff to identify outside experts that
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may help the county navigate negotiations with the town. If the 1,615 acres included in the proposal were adjusted into town limits, the county could lose about $1.23 million in annual tax revenue, according to the staff report. Most of this loss would come from the “panhandle” included in the BLA proposal, which includes the strip of vehicle dealerships, chain restaurants and other commercial properties on the south side of U.S. 15/29, northeast of existing town limits. The county’s 6% meals tax, which was implemented for the first time this summer, is alone expected to generate $613,000 annually from food-service businesses in the panhandle. See SUPERVISORS, page 12
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Remembering local heroes
The Rotary Club of Warrenton honored 150 community heroes this past weekend at Laurel Ridge Community College. Each flag had a medallion indicating the hero and who honored them.
The Fauquier Times will arrive on Tuesday of Thanksgiving week Since Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 24, the Fauquier Times has moved its deadlines by one day to accommodate the federal holiday. Next week’s print edition will be printed Monday, Nov. 21 and delivered to subscribers on Tuesday, Nov. 22 — one day earlier than normal. The deadline for advertisements, letters to the editor and editorial content is Friday, Nov. 18. SUPERVISORS, from page 11
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Additionally, people living in areas adjusted into town limits would have to pay town taxes. For 216 people, that would mean an average annual increase of $228 per year in personal property taxes, according to the staff report. The owners of 168 properties would also pay an average of $210 in town real estate taxes in addition to county property taxes under current town tax rates. Those residents would be entitled to trash pickup and other services available to town residents. County Administrator Paul McCulla emphasized that a BLA agreement, which must be approved by a three-judge panel to take effect, can include a broad range of negotiated provisions, including revenue-sharing agreements and even joint zoning jurisdiction. “There are wideopen possibilities to address issues and concerns that the board may have,” McCulla said. Supervisors were eager to explore hiring outside experts to help them understand the proposal’s ramifications. McCulla said he will report back to the board with a list of potential consultants. The county’s full 29-page report on the BLA proposal can be found at fauquiercounty.gov.
Changes to real estate reassessment
Fauquier County Commissioner of the Revenue Eric Maybach pitched supervisors on the idea of changing how the county reassesses the value of real estate for tax purposes. Currently, the county hires an outside
company to conduct reassessments every four years. Maybach proposed having county employees conduct reassessments instead — and moving from a four-year to a two-year cycle. Maybach said that moving to an in-house reassessment model would save money, establish more consistency in the process, enable more accurate budget projections and make the process more transparent for county landowners. The most important benefit, he said, would make the process more accountable and responsive to complaints. “Our residents will have accountability with myself and my staff to make sure they can interact with someone that’s here,” he said. Dedicated county staff would be available yearround to answer questions. A budget office analysis found that enacting Maybach’s proposals would save $356,000 during the 2026 cycle and $786,000 per cycle going forward. (There are some onetime equipment costs that would reduce the cost-savings in the first cycle, according to budget director Lisa Henty.) Supervisors don’t need to decide whether to move to a two-year reassessment cycle until tax year 2026.
Tax-exempt properties
Supervisors unanimously approved an ordinance to require organizations exempt from property taxes to re-apply for tax-exempt status every three years. Currently, there is no requirement to verify compliance after supervisors first grant an organization an exemption from paying property taxes.
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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING FAUQUIER EVENTS NOV. 16 TO 25 CHURCH EVENTS Breakfast
What: Country breakfast When: 8 to 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 19 Where: Amissville United Methodist Church, 14760 Lee Highway, Amissville, in the church social hall Cost: Free will donations Info: Hosted by the United Methodist Men
Concert
What: Chamber concert with The St. George Voices When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20 Where: St. George’s Episcopal Church, 905 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg Cost: Donations accepted Info: Masks recommended, 540373-4133
Wednesday, Nov. 16 Homework
What: Homework help for school-age children When: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16 and Monday, Nov. 22 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 for help
Story time
What: In-person story time When: 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16 and Wednesday, Nov. 23 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. 16 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. 16 and Wednesday, Nov. 23 Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Cost: Free Registration required: https:// fauquierlibrary.org/services/kids/ childrens-programs Info: Longer stories, finger plays, and songs for 2-to-4-year-old children with a parent or caregiver
Homework
What: Homework study hall When: 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16 Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road and Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St.,
THANKSGIVING EVENTS Service and Pie Fest
What: Thanksgiving service and Pie Fest When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22 Where: Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 6194 Dumfries Road, Warrenton Details: Sweet pie for dessert with coffee, other beverages Info: 540-347-3224
Race
What: 8 th annual 5K Race Gobble Gobble Run or Wobble for all ages When: 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 Where: Courthouse, Main St., Warrenton Warrenton Info: Students in grades 1 to 5 invited to use dedicated space to study; no registration required; basic school supplies available upon request
Trivia
What: Trivia Night When: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16 and Wednesday, Nov. 23 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. 16 and Wednesday, Nov. 23 Where: Barking Rose Brewing Company, 9057 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton
Thursday, Nov. 17 Senior Supper
What: Senior Supper When: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 and Thursday, Nov. 24 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. 17 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. 17; 9:30 to noon Saturday, Nov. 19 and Tuesday, Nov. 22 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
Story time
What: Stories for young children and caregivers with finger plays and singalongs When: 10:30 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 and Thursday, Nov. 24 Where: Virtual Cost: Free Required registration: https://conta. cc/3mhbxvl
Cost: 5K Run/Walk Gobble Gobble $35; Kids Dash $15 sign up: https://www.runsignup.com/Race/VA/Warrenton/ GobbleGobbleRunorWobble Info: Benefits preschool children of at-risk families in Fauquier County
Concert
What: Thanksgiving concert at FCCIOC When: 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 Where: Faith Christian Church and International Outreach Center, 6472 Duhollow Road, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: YouTube Live: https://youtube.com/channel/ UCZMr8ScxtAz82Emp5wbzuMQ or Web Stream: https:// www.gotfaithnow.org/watch-live
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. 17 and Thursday, Nov. 24 Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton Cost: Free Info: 540-718-8243
Art
What: Art Cart When: All day Thursday, Nov. 17 and Thursday, Nov. 24 Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton Cost: Free; no registration required Info: Preschool and elementary school aged children express creativity with the library’s art supplies
Networking
What: After 5 networking event When: 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 Where: Lifestyle Physicians, 147 Alexandria Pike, Suite 104, Warrenton Info: Free for members and nonmembers Registration required: Alec Burnett, alec@fauquierchamber.org
Karaoke
What: Karaoke When: 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 Where: Craft and Crust Pizza Tavern, 204 E. Main St., Remington Reservation: 540-439-5157
Friday, Nov. 18 Story time
What: Story Time for the Littles When: 11 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 18 and Friday, Nov. 25 Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: Stories for ages 3 to 6; 540878-5358
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. 18, Saturday, Nov. 19 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. 18 Where: Fauquier SPCA, 9350 Rogues Road, Midland Cost: Fee for various services Appointment: 540-788-9000, ext. 208
Writing
What: NaNoWriMo Write-In ‘Lunch Date’ Write-Ins When: Noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18 Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: Bring notebook or laptop for hour of quiet writing time
Ribbon cutting
What: Ribbon cutting When: Noon to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18 Where: Benchmark Physical Therapy, 526 Fletcher Drive, Warrenton Info: Fauquier Chamber of Commerce welcomes Benchmark Physical Therapy
Anniversary
What: “Iceman Awakens” anniversary celebration When: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18 Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: Local author Sharon Krasny will read and share upcoming sequel; Iceman-themed treats, bubbly and book giveaway; teacher’s workbook free with book purchase
Saturday, Nov. 19 Trees
What: Winter tree identification workshop, Botany and Bloom series When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 Where: Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane Cost: $10 car parking fee Info: Bring water and lunch; dress in layers and wear sturdy shoes
Holiday craft fair
What: 38th annual Santa’s Village Arts and Craft Fair When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 Where: Fauquier High School Cafeteria, 705 Waterloo St., Warrenton Cost: Free admission Info: Marsha Melkonian, 540-2705434
Fundraiser
What: 2nd annual Dancing with Epilepsy When: 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 Where: Warrenton Community Center, 430 E. Shirley Ave., Warrenton Tickets: In person or at: https://www. eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-dancingfor-epilepsy-tickets-419337468657 Info: All donations to the Epilepsy Foundation in memory of the late Colton Lee Powers See EVENTS, page 14
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Feast of St. Andrew
Networking
What: Fauquier Young Professional’sNetworking and Paint When: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 Where: Earth Glaze and Fire, 80 Main St., Warrenton Cost: $15 to $30, depending on the piece of pottery painted Info: For members and non-members with no cost but registration is required Registration: Alec Burnett, alec@ fauquierchamber.org
Christ Anglican Church invites you to celebrate your Scottish roots on
Sunday, November 20th 10:00 am service
Tour
What: Trades of Historic Warrenton Walking Tour When: Noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 Where: Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail, 10 Ashby St., Warrenton Cost: $10 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/trades-of-historic-warrentonwalking-tour-tickets-445152492087
with Scottish ritual, bag pipe music followed by traditional Scottish fare at the Fellowship hour.
Live music
Wearing of the KILT is encouraged
What: Featuring Blues City Shakedown When: 5 pm. Saturday, Nov. 19 Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton
Sunday, Nov. 20 Farmers market
Christ Anglican Church 95 Green Street Warrenton, VA 20186 &
What: Archwood Green Barns Farmers Market When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20 Where: Archwood Green Barns, 4557 Old Tavern Road, The Plains Info: Vendors, crafters and more; 540-253-5289
present
Cold War events
Manassas Ballet theatre Nutcracker in the
Manassas Ballet Theatre Orchestra
with the
Monday, Nov. 21 Art
December
What: Art Cart When: All day Monday, Nov. 21 Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Cost: Free, no registration required Info: Preschool and elementary school aged children express creativity with the library’s art supplies
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Melophoto LLC
at the 10960 George Mason Circle Manassas, VA
Tickets starting at $35 www.hyltoncenter.org 703-993-7759
What: The End of the Cold War and the Euro Missiles When: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20 Where: Virtual Cost: $20 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/the-end-of-the-cold-wr-and-theeuro-missiles-412480298677 Info: Presentation by Dewey Browder; hosted by the Cold War Museum
Also Streaming Starting 12/24 at 7:30 pm EST https://vimeo.com/ondemand/mbtnutcracker
For more info or discount codes: manassasballet.org
info@manassasballet.org • (703) 257-1811 Manassas Ballet Theatre is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, Prince William County, and the City of Manassas
@manassasballettheatre
Story time
What: Tiny Tots Story Time When: 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to noon Monday, Nov. 21 Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Cost: Free Registration required: https:// fauquierlibrary.org/services/kids/ childrens-programs Info: Indoor; songs, rhymes and simple stories for infant to 2-year-old children with a parent or caregiver
Tuesday, Nov. 22 Mental illness
What: Mental Health Support Group for family members of individuals living with a mental illness
When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22 Where: Virtual Info: Hosted by National Alliance on Mental Illness Piedmont Registration required: 540-347-9104
Art
What: Art Cart When: All day Tuesday, Nov. 22 Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester Drive, Warrenton Cost: Free; no registration required Info: Preschool and elementary school aged children express creativity with the library’s art supplies
Wednesday, Nov. 23 Alzheimer’s seminar
What: Alzheimer’s and dementiarelated illnesses seminar When: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23 Where: Virtual Cost: Free Info: Presented by the Villa at Suffield Meadows Register: Sophia Cameron, 540-3163800 Fauquier County Public Libraries What: All public libraries will close at noon When: 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, Nov. 23 Where: Warrenton Library, Bealeton Branch Library, John Marshall Branch Library
Middleburg Library
What: Library will close at noon When: 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, Nov. 23 Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg
Festival
What: 7th annual Orlean Oyster Fest When: 3 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23 (seating times are 3, 5, 7 and 9 p.m. Where: Orlean Market, 6855 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall Reservations recommended: At 540-364-2774
Thursday, Nov. 24 Fauquier County Public Libraries What: All public libraries will be closed for Thanksgiving When: All day Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 Where: Warrenton Library, Bealeton Branch Library, John Marshall Branch Library
Friday, Nov. 25 Blood drive
What: American Red Cross Drive When: 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 25 Where: Sycamore Room, Fauquier Health, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton Register: www.redcross.org or 1-800733-2767
Live music
What: Featuring Five By Five Band When: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25 Where: O’Brien’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 380 Broadview Ave., Warrenton
Live music
What: Saturday Night with Brook Yoder and Bryan Smith When: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25 Where: Orlean Market, 6855 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall
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Sheriff sworn in
Flanked by his wife, Crystal, Fauquier County Sheriff Jeremy Falls was sworn in Nov. 9 by Clerk of the Circuit Court Gail Barb. Falls was unopposed in a special election Nov. 8 to serve out the remaining term of former Sheriff Bob Mosier, who resigned in January to take up a state cabinet position. Falls had served in an interim role since Mosier’s resignation and has now been elected to serve through 2023. A regular election will be held next November to elect a sheriff to a four-year term.
Warrenton Mayor Carter Nevill re-elected by 11-vote margin ELECTION, from page 8 Allison told the Fauquier Times Monday evening that he plans to continue to be an active participant as a private citizen in discussions about the future of the town. “As long as I am a member of this community, I will continue to be active. … It hasn’t swayed me from wanting to see what’s best for Remington.” Allison argued that the close result indicates that “there’s a division on the direction [of the town]” and that Polk does not have a clear mandate to push through his policy initiatives without significant input from the council and from town residents. “I think they need to do a better job of listening to the entire public and not a minority,” Allison said of Polk and his allies. “We all want to see Remington thrive, but I think it needs to be done in the right way.” And, he said, “ I hope that you guys in the press take more inter-
est in Remington and … hold those members [of council] accountable for things that don’t make sense. I know we’re a small town but the people who live here, we love this town.” All six town council seats were also on the ballot. Incumbents Stan Heaney Sr., Richard Heflin Jr., Van Loving and Susan Tiffany won re-election along with newcomers Morgan Butler Lewis and Veronica Meadows. With 141 votes, Loving received the most votes of any town council candidate. Council terms are two years. Heflin and Tiffany have frequently criticized Polk during his 1 1/2 years as mayor, arguing that he has left the council in the dark on important policy discussions. Polk endorsed Heaney, Loving, Lewis and Meadows during the campaign. Candidates Luann Myatt and Richard Moxley, whom Polk also endorsed, finished outside the top six and were not elected.
Back from an annual choral pilgrimage, Piedmont Singers set for Dec. 3 concert SINGERS, from page 2 The choir for the 2022 Choral Pilgrimage included 19 singers from 11 churches and 12 communities, including singers from Kentucky and Colorado. Todd Grivetti, music director at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, Herndon, acted as organist for the most recent trip. Melody Harmon, music director at First United Methodist Church, Winchester, and Georgiann Toole, former music director at Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church, served as conductors. Oesterling and the Rev. Justin Ivatts, rector of Grace Episcopal Church, Berryville, were co-leaders. The pilgrimage coincided with the period of mourning and thanks-
giving for the life of the late Queen Elizabeth II. “We all felt it was a great honor to participate in worship and events with Anglican church communities during this historic time,” said Oesterling. “Several of our pilgrims signed books of condolence for the queen, available in the cathedrals where we sang.” Looking ahead, The Piedmont Singers will present Christmas concerts featuring the exquisite music for the season by Ralph Vaughan Williams and other English composers of the 20th century. The concerts are scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m. at Grace Church, The Plains, and Sunday, Dec. 4, 4 p.m. at Grace Church, Berryville.
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The 2022 Official White House Christmas Ornament In 1969, First Lady Patricia Nixon started the tradition of an annual gingerbread on display at the White House. The 2022 White House Christmas Ornament features the White House adorned with candy canes, mints, gumdrops and swirled accents. The Official White House Christmas Ornament is hand-crafted in the United States from solid brass, screen printed with enamel inks, and packaged in a collectible box with a scented card outlining Patricia Nixon's gingerbread recipe.
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LEGAL N NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF RENEWABLE PORTFOLIO STANDARD (RPS) FILING BY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY D/B/A DOMINION ENERGY VIRGINIA CASE NO. PUR-2022-00124 • Virginia Electric and Power Company d/b/a Dominion Energy Virginia (“Dominion”) has submitted its 2022 Renewable Portfolio Standard (“RPS”) filing (“2022 RPS Filing”). The 2022 RPS Filing includes Dominion’s RPS Development Plan and requests for approval to construct eight new utility-scale projects and to enter into 13 new power purchase agreements. • Dominion requests approval of revised Rider CE with a revenue requirement of $89,154,000 over the rate year beginning May 1, 2023, and concluding April 30, 2024. According to Dominion, this amount would increase a typical residential customer’s bill using 1,000 kilowatt hours per month by $0.38. • The State Corporation Commission will hold a telephonic hearing in this case on January 30, 2023, at 10 a.m., for the receipt of public witness testimony. • The Commission will hold an evidentiary hearing in this case on January 31, 2023, at 10 a.m. • Further information about this case is available on the SCC website at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. During its 2020 Session, the Virginia General Assembly enacted Chapters 1193 (HB 1526) and 1194 (SB 851) of the 2020 Virginia Acts of Assembly. These duplicate Acts of Assembly, known as the Virginia Clean Economy Act (“VCEA”), became effective on July 1, 2020. The VCEA, inter alia, establishes a mandatory renewable energy portfolio standard (“RPS”) program (“RPS Program”) for Virginia Electric and Power Company (“Dominion” or “Company”) in § 56-585.5 of the Code of Virginia (“Code”). Subdivision D 4 of Code § 56-585.5 requires Dominion to submit annually to the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) plans and petitions for approval of new solar and onshore wind generation capacity (“RPS Filing”). The Commission must determine whether the RPS Filing is reasonable and prudent, giving due consideration to the following factors: (i) the RPS and carbon dioxide reduction requirements in Code § 56-585.5, (ii) the promotion of new renewable generation and energy storage resources within the Commonwealth, and associated economic development, and (iii) fuel savings projected to be achieved by the plan. On October 14, 2022, Dominion submitted its annual RPS Filing to the Commission (“2022 RPS Filing” or “Petition”). The 2022 RPS Filing requests the Commission: (i) Approve the Company’s annual plan for the development of new solar, onshore wind, and energy storage resources (“RPS Development Plan”) in connection with the mandatory RPS Program pursuant to Code § 56-585.5 D 4;
(ii) Grant certificates of public convenience and necessity (“CPCNs”) and approval to construct and operate 8 utility-scale projects totaling approximately 474 megawatts (“MW”) of solar and 15.7 MW of energy storage (“CE-3 Projects”) pursuant to Code § 56-580 D; (iii) Approve to recover through the Rider CE rate adjustment clause (“RAC”) the costs of (a) the CE-3 Projects and related interconnection facilities and (b) two distributed solar projects, representing four distributed solar facilities, totaling approximately 6 MW, and related interconnection facilities (“CE-3 Distributed Solar Projects”) pursuant to Code § 56-585.1 A 6; (iv) Approve an update to Rider CE for recovery of costs associated with solar projects and related interconnection facilities as approved by the Commission in prior RPS Filing proceedings; and (v) Make a prudence determination for the Company to enter into 13 power purchase agreements (“PPAs”) for solar and energy storage resources totaling approximately 270 MW of solar and 49 MW of energy storage (“CE-3 PPAs”) pursuant to Code § 56-585.1:4. RPS Development Plan Dominion states that its RPS Development Plan reports on the Company’s progress toward meeting the solar, onshore wind, and energy storage development targets outlined in the VCEA and presents the Company’s development plan for solar, onshore wind, and energy storage facilities through 2035. The 2022 RPS Filing shows that Dominion has a total of 2,616.0 MW of solar and onshore wind as of August 31, 2022 from facilities that are in operation, under construction, or proposed for approval, including the proposed CE-3 Projects, the CE-3 Distributed Solar Projects, and the CE-3 PPAs. For energy storage, the 2022 RPS Filing shows the Company has 167.7 MW of energy storage resources in operation, under construction, or proposed for approval, including the relevant proposed CE-3 Projects and CE-3 PPAs. The Company’s RPS Development Plan calls for additional investment in solar, onshore wind, and energy storage through 2035. For example, by 2035, Dominion projects it will have 13,698.6 MW of utility-scale solar and onshore wind resources in operation. Dominion also projects it will have 2,700 MW of energy storage resources in operation by 2035. The Company states that it plans to use the renewable energy certificates produced by the projects and PPAs shown in its RPS Development Plan towards its annual RPS Program requirements. The Company also provided a consolidated bill analysis calculating the projected monthly bill through 2035 for residential, small general service, and large general service customers for each alternative plan presented in the Company’s 2022 Integrated Resource Plan Update. For Alternative Plan B, for example, the Company projects the monthly bill of a Virginia residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours (“kWh”) per month to be $213.36 by 2035, an increase of $97.18 over the May 1, 2020 level of $116.18, using the methodology approved by the Commission in Case No. PUR-2020-00134. The Company’s bill projections are not final and all customer rates are subject to regulatory approval. The Company also presents its 2021 RPS Program Compliance Report in the Petition, certifying compliance with the RPS Program for compliance year 2021. CE-3 Projects The Company seeks CPCNs and approval to construct and operate the CE-3 Projects, which consist of seven utility-scale solar generating facilities totaling approximately 474 MW (“CE-3 Solar Projects”), and one stand-alone energy storage resource totaling approximately 15.7 MW (“CE-3 Storage Project”). The name, size, locality, interconnection and projected commercial operation date (“COD”) for each of the CE-3 Projects is provided below: Project Bridleton Cerulean Courthouse Kings Creek Moon Corner North Ridge Southern Virginia Shands
Size (MWac) 20.0 62.0 167.0 20.0 60.0 20.0 125.0 15.7
Locality
Interconnection
COD
Utility-Scale Solar Henrico County Richmond County Charlotte County York County Richmond County Powhatan County Pittsylvania County
Distribution Transmission Transmission Distribution Transmission Distribution Transmission
2025 2025 2025 2025 2025 2025 2024
Sussex County
Distribution
2025
Utility-Scale Storage
The Company asserts that the CE-3 Projects are needed to comply with the VCEA and to serve customers’ capacity and energy needs. According to the Company, the total estimated costs for the CE-3 Solar Projects are approximately $1.187 billion, excluding financing costs, or approximately $2,505 per kilowatt (“kW”) at the total 474 MW (nominal AC) rating. Dominion further states that the total estimated cost for the CE-3 Storage Project is approximately $57.6 million, excluding financing costs, or approximately $3,669 per kW. The Company further states that the federal Inflation Reduction Act, which was effective August 16, 2022, includes various climate and energy provisions expected to have a positive economic impact on the CE-3 Projects and the CE-3 Distributed Solar Projects in the form of federal tax credits. The Company states it “is actively reviewing the provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act and will provide additional information as this case proceeds when appropriate.” Rider CE Dominion asks the Commission to approve revised Rider CE for the rate year beginning May 1, 2023, and ending April 30, 2024 (“Rate Year”). Pursuant to Code § 56-585.1 A 6, the Company seeks approval to recover through Rider CE the costs of the CE-3 Projects and C-E3 Distributed Solar Projects and the related distribution and transmission interconnection facilities, as well as costs associated with solar projects and related interconnection facilities that were previously approved by the Commission in prior RPS Filings. As to the CE-3 Distributed Solar Projects, these projects consist of two distributed solar projects, representing four distributed solar facilities, totaling approximately 6 MW, and related interconnection facilities. The Company asserts that the CE-3 Distributed Solar Projects are needed to comply with the VCEA and to serve customers’ capacity and energy needs. According to the Company, the total estimated costs for the CE-3 Distributed Solar Projects are approximately $28.7 million, excluding financing costs, or approximately $4,775 per kW at the total 6 MW (nominal AC) rating. The Company is requesting a total revenue requirement of $89,154,000 in Rider CE for service rendered during the Rate Year. If the proposed total revenue requirement for the Rate Year is approved, the impact on customer bills would depend on the customer’s rate schedule and usage. According to Dominion, implementation of its revised Rider CE on May 1, 2023, would increase the bill of a residential customer using 1,000 kWh per month by approximately $0.38.
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NOTICE CE-3 PPAs Prudence Determination In its 2022 RPS Filing, Dominion also seeks a prudence determination for the CE-3 PPAs pursuant to Code § 56-585.1:4 H. The CE-3 PPAs consist of: (i) five PPAs for utility-scale solar generating facilities totaling approximately 254 MW; (ii) two PPAs for stand-alone energy storage resources totaling approximately 49 MW, and (iii) six PPAs for distributed solar generating facilities totaling approximately 16 MW. Dominion asserts that the CE-3 PPAs are needed to comply with the VCEA and to serve customers’ capacity and energy needs. The Company states that it intends to recover the costs of the CE-3 PPAs through Rider PPA, which is one of the rate recovery mechanisms included in the overarching cost recovery framework that was approved by the Commission in Case No. PUR-2020-00134. Interested persons are encouraged to review the Company’s Petition and supporting documents for the details about these and other proposals. TAKE NOTICE that the Commission may apportion revenues among customer classes and/or design rates in a manner differing from that shown in the Petition and supporting documents and thus may adopt rates that differ from those appearing in the Company’s Petition and supporting documents. The Commission has taken judicial notice of the ongoing public health issues related to the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19. In accordance therewith, all pleadings, briefs or other documents required to be served in this matter shall be submitted electronically to the extent authorized by 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules of Practice”). Confidential and Extraordinarily Sensitive Information shall not be submitted electronically and should comply with 5 VAC 5-20-170, Confidential information, of the Rules of Practice. Any person seeking to hand deliver and physically file or submit any pleading or other document shall contact the Clerk’s Office Document Control Center at (804) 371-9838 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 by electronic means. Please refer to the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing for further instructions concerning Confidential or Extraordinarily Sensitive Information. The Commission entered an Order for Notice and Hearing that, among other things, scheduled public hearings on Dominion’s Petition. On January 30, 2023, at 10 a.m., the Commission will hold a telephonic hearing, with no witness present in the Commission’s courtroom, for the purpose of receiving the testimony of public witnesses. On or before January 24, 2023, any 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 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 the PDF version of this form to SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; or (iii) by calling (804) 371-9141. This public witness hearing will be webcast at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting. On January 31, 2023, at 10 a.m., in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, the Commission will convene a hearing to receive testimony and evidence related to the 2022 RPS Filing from the Company, any respondents, and the Commission’s Staff. Electronic copies of the public version of the Petition may be obtained by submitting a written request to counsel for the Company, Elaine S. Ryan, Esquire, McGuireWoods LLP, Gateway Plaza, 800 East Canal Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or eryan@mcguirewoods.com. On or before January 18, 2023, any interested person may file comments on the Petition electronically by following the instructions on the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments. Those unable, as a practical matter, to
submit comments electronically may file such comments by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 232182118. All comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2022-00124. On or before December 7, 2022, any person or entity wishing to participate as a respondent in this proceeding may do so by filing a notice of participation with the Clerk of the Commission at: scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling. Those unable, as a practical matter, to file a notice of participation electronically may file such notice by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission at the address listed above. Such notice of participation shall include the email addresses of such parties or their counsel, if available. A copy of the notice of participation as a respondent also must be sent to counsel for the Company. Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the 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 sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. Any organization, corporation or government body participating as a respondent must be represented by counsel as required by 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of the Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2022-00124. On or before December 21, 2022, each respondent may file electronically 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, and each witness’s testimony shall include a summary not to exceed one page. 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. 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 by the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing, 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-2022-00124. Any documents filed in paper form with the Office of the Clerk of the Commission in this docket may use both sides of the paper. In all other respects, except as modified by the Commission’s Order for Notice and 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. The Commission’s Rules of Practice, the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing, and the public version of the Petition other documents filed in this case may be viewed on the Commission’s website at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/ CaseInformation.
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Former Liberty High field hockey star Daphne Daymude, now a sophomore at Bridgewater College, was named second-team all-Old Dominion Athletic Conference. She started all 16 games with a team-high nine goals and four game-winning goals. Bridgewater teammate Meredyth Rankin, a former Fauquier standout, also made all-ODAC second team as a defender. She had three goals.
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KETTLE RUN FOOTBALL WINS PLAYOFF OPENER
BIG PLAYS BY TAPSCOTT, CHUMLEY, RODGERS, WITTE LIFT COUGARS PAST HERITAGE, 38-7 By Peter Brewington and Matthew Proctor
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Simply put, the Kettle NEXT GAME: Run football program needFriday HOME vs. ed a playoff victory and Millbrook (6-5) in Dulles District foe Heritage Class 3 Region C was in the way. semifinals, 7 p.m. After bowing out in disappointing fashion a year ago at home in their first postseason game, the top-seeded Cougars did not let it happen again, surging past the visiting Pride with ease, 38-7, in Thursday’s Class 4 Region C quarterfinal. “We have been great in the conference but the minute we hit a Dulles team the wheels fell off, season’s over. So again, watching the kids respond to a challenge, I can’t be more pleased as a coach,” said coach Charlie Porterfield, whose Cougars have won the last three Northwestern District titles. “Oh, I’m so happy, so excited to, like, finally go to the second game of the playoffs and not just be a first round on a blowout,” said senior quarterback Abram Chumley, whose team hosts Millbrook (6-5) Friday in the region semis. Kettle Run’s frustrations with Dulles teams have been well-documented. Tuscarora buried them 45-12 last year in Nokesville in the region playoff opener. The year before, Broad Run beat them 53-28 in the pandemic-shortened season in the region semifinals, also held at Kettle Run. In this playoff win, Kettle Run delivered big plays so frequently it felt like water gushing from an open fire hydrant. Chumley fired four TD pass-
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Kettle Run (11-0) won its first playoff game since 2017 last Friday, overwhelming Heritage 38-7, to set up Friday’s Class 4 Region C semifinal at home against Millbrook (6-5). es and ran for a fifth. Sam Rodgers caught two long TDs, blocked a punt and had a strip sack. Jordan Tapscott set the tone early with a long TD catch and a sensational interception. Lineman Josh Witte ripped a ball from a Heritage running back early on when the game was tight. “We gave them a lot of momentum they continued to build off of,” said Heritage coach Travis
Huff, whose squad finished 4-7. Kettle Run opened the scoring late in the first quarter after Rodgers roared in and blocked a Heritage punt. Soon senior Andrew Curry’s 26yard field goal made it 3-0. Witte then produced an eye-opening turnover, emerging from a scrum with the ball and racing See KETTLE RUN, page 25
FAUQUIER’S SCOTT TAKES SECOND AT STATE CROSS COUNTRY MEET Falcon Paccassi is 14th in boys race and also medals By Fred Hodge
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Fauquier harrier Cassidy Scott is used to winning. This time second place was also prestigious. The Falcon junior was runner-up at Saturday’s Class 4 state meet at the 5,000-meter Oatlands Plantation course near Leesburg. Jefferson Park junior Zoie Lamanna won the title by 22 seconds over Scott, who took the silver medal in 19 minutes, six seconds. Fauquier senior Peter Paccassi finished 14th among the 100 entries to earn an all-state medal. He finished in 16 minutes, 58 seconds. Both he and Scott were the lone county qualifiers in their respective races. “Those two young people did an outstanding job,” Fauquier coach Quentin Jones praised. “It was a great day.” Scott, who was seventh at states both as a freshman and sophomore, came in at the No. 3 seed after winning the Northwestern District and Region 4C meets. Scott was toward the rear of the first group of 10 runners in the 102-girls field, but she began
passing people and took the lead with six or seven girls in close pursuit. “A lot of girls started out the first mile really fast, and I knew of the hills that were to come in the second half of the race,” Scott said. “So, I had to be patient. “Once we crossed one mile, the pace slowed down, and I let gravity take me down one of the hills,” she said of her move to the front. “I just saw my opportunity to get in the front and took it.” The Falcon held first place for 600-plus meters before Jefferson Forest’s Lamanna pulled even and assumed leadership by several strides. Lamanna then made a strong move approximately 2,800 meters in, but Scott and others did not follow. By the time Lamanna hit the 3,200-meter line, she had opened an appreciable gap and kept accelerating. Scott anticipated a Lamanna surge near the two-mile point, but the Jefferson Forest runner went earlier. “I knew Zoie was going to start to push hard the last mile, but it still surprised me when she made that move. I tried to stay with her but she was really strong,” Scott said. Lamanna won in 18:44 seconds for her first state cross country title. See CROSS COUNTRY, page 25
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Falcons Peter Paccassi and Cassidy Scott took 14th and 2nd in their respective races Saturday at the Class 4 meet at Oatlands.
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‘I KNOW IT’S TOUGH’ Falcons’ fall to Courtland 7-0 in field hockey quarterfinals, ending memorable run By Fred Hodge
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Making its first Class 4 state tournament appearance since 2016, the Fauquier High field hockey team was greeted with a flood of early goals by host Courtland, which went on to win 7-0 in the Nov. 8 state quarterfinal. “I know it’s tough,” Fauquier coach Brooke Settle told her disappointed squad in her post-game comments. “But I want you to know I am proud of each and every one of you.” Fauquier’s final 14-6 overall record is believed to be the second-most victories in a season. The school record of 16 was achieved by the 1994 squad. The Falcons registered an 11game winning streak and captured the Northwestern District’s regular-season and postseason tournament crowns. Fauquier posted a 10-0 mark versus its league foes. The team then finished as the Region 4D runner-up to Loudoun Valley. Star senior Jackie Timberlake was the unanimous selection as Northwestern District Player of the Year. Settle was Coach of the Year. Courtland won its state semifi-
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McKenna Locke and the Falcons lost in last week’s Class 4 quarterfinals to Courtland 7-0 but it was still a year to remember as Fauquier went 14-6 and made its first state berth since 2016. nal over Atlee, 2-0, with two-time defending state champion Great Bridge edging Loudoun Valley 1-0 in a shootout after battling to a 1-1
standoff through regulation and two overtimes. In Sunday’s championship bout, Great Bridge claimed its third
straight trophy with a 2-0 win over Courtland. Against Fauquier, Courtland scored three times in the opening eight minutes and added two more scores before the end of the period to take a massive 5-0 lead. The Cougars added a second-quarter score and one more in the third period. Fauquier had scored in 12 straight games before, showing resolve in facing early defeats to win several times. But Courtland’s early gut punch knocked the wind out of the Falcons’ sails. The team appeared a bit hesitant, and defensive errors and weak clearing attempts led to the Cougars’ ability to launch shots without pressure. The Fredericksburg area is one of Virginia’s biggest field hockey hotbeds along with the Tidewater region, so Settle told her team they were a special group. “I remind the girls that many of these teams have been playing since they were five and six [years old] with the youth programs that we don’t have here,” Settle said after a regional win versus Loudoun County and the loss to Loudoun Valley. “The majority of my team picked up a stick for the first time ever in the ninth grade. To get this far is something to be proud of,” she praised. Fauquier generated some substantial scoring chances in the second and third quarters. Several resulted in penalty corners, but Courtland’s defense nullified any Falcon shot attempts.
Do-everything Jackie Timberlake named district Player of the Year By Fred Hodge
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League champion and state quarterfinalist Fauquier dominated the balloting last week for 2022 Northwestern District field hockey all-star teams. The Falcons had nine first and second team selections and captured both major awards, as senior midfielder Jackie Timberlake was Player of the Year and Brooke Settle was Coach of the Year. Settle is ecstatic with Timberlake’s selection, citing her versatility as an offensive force and the Falcons’ on-field engine who was also a defensive stopper. “There was no doubt. She definitely deserves it,” said Settle. “In fact, she got a perfect score. She was the No. 1 player on our field.” Timberlake was the Falcons’ second-highest scorer with nine goals and led the district with 12 assists. “That shows the strength of her dynamics. In every sense, she has been a big part,” said Settle, who noted the four-year letterman also posted seven defensive saves. “Which shows she was just everywhere,” according to Settle. “It is nice to know all my hard work over the years has paid off. I was really happy when I heard,” Timberlake said. Joining Timberlake on the first team are fellow Falcons Marissa Camarca (eight goals, three assists, two defensive saves), Kirsten Settle (eight goals, two assists), Brooklyn Maldonado (nine saves, two goals) and McKenna Locke (one goal, three assists). Kettle Run’s had five first-team players, led by forward Kaitlyn Nakamara, whose 16 goals made her the county’s highest scorer for the second consecutive season. She also handed out seven assists. Other first team Cougars are goalkeeper Katie Bloom (119 saves), Charlotte Bloom (six goals,
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PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Jackie Timberlake, Fauquier COACH OF THE YEAR: Brooke Settle, Fauquier FORWARDS: Kaitlyn Nakamura, Kettle Run, Sr.; McKenna Locke, Fauquier, Soph.; Kirsten Settle, Fauquier, Fr.; Cassie Dubois, Meridian MIDFIELDERS: Jackie Timberlake, Fauquier, Sr.; Mia Mayer, Meridian; Marissa Camarca, Fauquier, Sr.; Jessica Lalwani, Kettle Run, Sr. DEFENDERS: Adelaid Langford, Meridian; Alexa Smith, Kettle Run, Sr.; Brooklyn Maldonado, Fauquier, Jr.; Denali Daymude, Liberty, Sr. AT LARGE: Hanna Hall, Meridian; Charlotte Bloom, Kettle Run, Sr., Mary Rodman, Liberty, Jr. GOALKEEPER: Katie Bloom, Kettle Run, Sr.
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Falcon senior midfielder Jackie Timberlake had a stat-stuffing year with nine goals, 12 assists and seven defensive saves and was the unanimous pick as Northwestern District Player of the Year. two assists), Jessica Lalwani (one goal, one assist) and Alexis Smith (four defensive saves). At-large first team choice Mary Rodman led Liberty in scoring with seven goals to go with one assist. Defender Denali Daymude (three goals) joins her on the top unit. Second-team choices for Fauquier included Marjorie Davenport (10 goals, three assists), Lauren Lasher (two goals, four assists, nine defensive
FORWARDS: Grace Cunningham, Kettle Run, Sr.; Carolyn Maines, Liberty, Sr.; Katie Kotulla, Liberty, Sr.; Majorie Davenport, Fauquier, Sr. MIDFIELDERS: Ava Napolitano, Fauquier, Sr.; Samantha Diaz, Brentsville; Caroline Carmody, Meridian; Lucy Hladi, Meridian DEFENDERS: Chloe Calabrese, Meridian; Lauren Lasher, Fauquier, Sr.; Caitlyn Chaney, Liberty, Jr.; Mollie Felder, Brentsville AT LARGE: Janelle Toast, Brentsville GOALKEEPER: Erin Irvin, Fauquier, Sr. saves), Ava Napolitano (two all, one assist) and goalie Erin Irvin (85 saves). Kettle Run’s Grace Cunningham (five goals, one assist) was second team along with Liberty’s Carolyn Maines (six goals, seven assists), Katie Kotulla (five goals, two assists) and defender Caitlyn Chaney.
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Led by Fauquier’s hard-hitting Towle, 11 county athletes make all-district volleyball squad By Fred Hodge
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The Northwestern District volleyball coaches recently voted eleven Fauquier County players to positions on the league’s 2022 all-district teams. Fauquier led the way with five total players including one first team nod in junior Caroline Towle, who was the lone county athlete to garner first-team honors. An outside hitter, Towle finished as Fauquier’s leader with 177 kills and 55 service aces to go with her 179 digs. Towle was also the only county girl to earn all-region honors, making second team. Fauquier also had two second team selections in senior libero Mikayla Gilmore and junior setter Marcela Lawhorn. Gilmore accounted for a team-leading 217 digs and notched 18 service aces. Lawhorn handed out 419 assists and picked up 133. Digs. The two Falcons making honorable mention were outside hitter Leah Kelso, who posted 112 kills, 71 digs and 25 aces, and middle hitter Audrey Hall, who had 3 solo blocks, 43 assisted blocks, 96 kills and 27 aces. Kettle Run had three second-team players and one on the honorable mention. Cougar senior setter Haley Balgavy was a second team selection after recording team-high totals with 341 assists and 203 service points. She also had 45 aces and 90 digs as a second-team choice. Joining her as second teamers are junior libero Tori Chamberlain and junior middle hitter Tessa Falsone. Chamberlain accounted for a Cougar high of 248 digs , adding 103 points including 27 aces. Falsone topped the squad with 54 aces en route to 170 service points. She also
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Junior Caroline Towle led the Falcons with 177 kills. The outside hitter was the only local player to make first team all-district, and also earned second team all-region acclaim. led with 180 kills, 18 solo blocks and 28 assisted blocks. Kettle Run senior Hannah Carlson was honorable mention as an outside hitter and defensive specialist. Carlson was second highest with 134 kills and 169 digs. Carlson also contributed 144 service points and 45 aces. Liberty senior outside hitter Kendall Turner repeated her second-team status from 2021, while classmate Taylor Gorham gained a slot on the honorable mention list. Liberty provided career statistics which showed Turner with 381 kills, 13.5 blocks, 51 aces and 203 digs. Gorham finished with 442 digs and 103 aces.
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Libero: Carsyn Vincent, James Wood Defensive specialist: Gigi Norris, Millbrook Middle hitter: Ashley Roberts, Millbrook Outside hitters: Kennedy Spaid, James Wood; CAROLINE TOWLE, Fauquier, Jr.; Gracie Behneke, Millbrook Outside hitter/defensive specialist: Brenna Corbin, James Wood Setters: Madison Koeller, Millbrook; Paige Ahakuelo, James Wood Setter/Outside hitter: Lindsay Pifer, Handley PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Madison Koeller, Millbrook COACH OF THE YEAR: Adrienne Patrick, James Wood
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KETTLE RUN, from page 21 free for 15 yards after stripping a Heritage running back. “I went to finish up the tackle and my hand was just right in place where the ball was, so I just ripped it and kind of, like, scooped it midair and then just turned around and started running,” said the senior lineman. Soon Tapscott was reaching high for a pass on a crossing route for a 31-yard strike from Chumley. Tapscott said he felt the TD vibe before the snap. “When they called the play, I kind of looked on the field and mapped it out. I went inside, ran a route, and I was too quick enough for them to catch me,” Tapscott said. Tapscott then had acrobatic interception moments later. “I knew they were going to take a shot. The dude ran a fade and I read it perfectly. I was over top of the route, but we both went up and I went up better,” he said. Kettle Run drove 82 yards, using six runs by Colton Quaker before Chumley’s 3-yard TD rumble around the right side, with Curry’s kick making it 17-0. CROSS COUNTRY, from page 21 Scott said she fell into a “no man’s land” scenario of having no one close enough to chase and no one to run with or to push her. “When Zoie got out of reach, I knew there was a girl not far behind me. My dad (assistant coach Mark Scott) was yelling that the girl was coming,” Scott said. Knowing second place was in doubt, Scott kept pushing, “It was tough to keep the pace, but I also only had about 800 meters left. I knew I was almost done and just had to finish.” Coach Jones also joined in the
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Sam Rodgers sacked Heritage quarterback Jackson Kipp and recovered Kipp’s fumble as the Cougars lowered the boom in the third quarter. The Cougars failed on a 41-yard field goal attempt to close the first half but resumed their brisk scoring pace with three third quarter TDs.
chorus warning Scott of the runner approaching from behind. “I didn’t want her to get complacent. That girl was gaining on her,” Jones said, adding sometimes focus wanes when the runner in front has broken contact. Scott was the silver medalist at 19:06, and was seven seconds faster than bronze medalist Kylie Brooks of Jamestown (19:13).
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top 20 runners by the time Jones saw him for the first time less than one and one-half miles into the run. Paccassi was 18th at the time, and the coach continued to monitor the race via binoculars. Jones eventually lost sight but when the Falcon reappeared, Paccassi was up to 14th. “He had picked off several guys and looked strong before he ran out of real estate. He had a really nice run. He put himself up there with the top guys and held that position,” Jones said. Paccassi’s time was 16:58. The boys individual winner was Conner Rutherford from Blacks-
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burg, who won in 15:46 over Connor Rutherford of Jefferson Forest, who was 10 seconds back. Blacksburg won the boys and girls crowns. Blacksburg’s boys scored 64 points to edge Handley’s 1, with Western Albemarle a close third at 75. Atlee (84) and Jefferson Forest (112) rounded out the top five. The Blacksburg girls won by a narrow 101-105 margin over Atlee, with Tuscarora in dogged pursuit at 110. Others in the top five were Jamestown (123) and Western Albemarle (135).
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Three minutes into the second half, Chumley hit Rodgers for a 34-yard connection on a delayed crossing route. Rodgers was wide open in the middle and raced across to the left sideline to make it 24-0. “I saw the defender slip. When that happened, I knew I could make the edge and beat him on that,” said Rodgers. Moments later, Rodgers raced in and stripped quarterback Jackson Kipp and recovered the ball himself at the Heritage 9-yard line. That led to Chumley’s 8-yard TD pass to Connor Adair on a rollout, making it 31-0. Chumley’s fourth TD pass of the night was a 41-yard heave to Rodgers, making it 38-0 after Kelsi Navin’s extra point kick. With Heritage unable to move the ball through the air, there seemed little chance of a comeback after Kettle Run had gone ahead by three scores. Kettle Run won its first playoff game since beating Loudoun Valley 35-9 in 2017 and needs two more wins to make the Class 4 state semifinals. The Cougars made back-to-back state Class 3 semifinal appearances in 2011 and 2012, losing to James Monroe both years.
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These property transfers, filed Nov. 1-7, 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: $899,900 in Scott District Cedar Run District George C. Christophersen III to Patrick B. Zazzara II, 10 acres at 2483 Kenner Lane, Midland. $744,000 Joshua Delbert Clifton Jones to Liquid Property Group LLC, 5.19 acres on Casanova Road nr. Casanova. $75,000 Liquid Property Group LLC to Rony A. Alvarez Escalante, 5.19 acres on Casanova Road nr. Casanova. $115,000 Renovation Coordination LLC to Melissa Lynn Hoover, 3.906 acres at 13318 Elk Run Road, Bealeton. $415,000 Lee District James T. Dod to Shaan Enterprises LLC, 3.5883 acres at 9490 James Madison Hwy. nr. Warrenton. $445,000 David R. Kane to David Edward Howe, 19.0956 acres & R/W to Rt. 662, Bealeton. $320,000 Thomas Harrelson III by Sub. Tr. to Three Oranges LLC, Trustee Deed of Foreclosure. 3.1035 acres at 4463 Courtney’s Corner Road, Bealeton. $249,678.49 John M. Smith to Virginia Sell Now LLC, 1308 sq.
ft. lot at 105 N. Franklin Street and 1308 sq. ft. lot at 201 N. Franklin Street, Remington. $285,000 Eland LLC to David Franklin, 224 Wankoma Drive, Remington. $238,000 Center District Jeffrey A. Barthelman to Mary F. Paterno, 200 North View Circle, Warrenton. $420,400 Michael C. Strong to Anya Dornak, 0.4780 acre at 7218 Airlie Road, Warrenton. $435,000 Samuel LLC to Britches Clothing Group LLC, 1886 sq. ft. at 20 Main Street, Warrenton. $712,860 Deepthi Gadde to Steven D. Payne, 0.5633 acre at 310 Waterloo Street, Warrenton. $650,000 Sally A. Markell to Justin A. White, 8294 Lucy Avenue, Warrenton. $714,000 Mark R. Grant to George William Keidel, 7607 Movern Lane, Warrenton. $679,000 John Taylor Boswell Tr. to Seck Eng Tan, 20 Quarterpole Court, Warrenton. $395,000 Scott District FS Development LLC to NVR Inc., 0.6762 acre on Thoroughbred Road, New Baltimore/Warrenton. $320,000
Kevin P. Handford to Rory D. Poynter, 2.9263 acres at 5451 Rosehaven Court nr. Warrenton. $899,900 Hossein Rokhvand to Rockwood Homes Inc., 1.4166 acres at 7425 Auburn Mill Road nr. Warrenton. $75,000 Kathleen Ann Zimmerman to Steven Vincent Myers, 4094 Von Neuman Circle nr. Warrenton. $775,000 Michelle M. Roper to Ryan McEwen, 0.9439 acre at 5228 Swain Drive nr. Warrenton. $735,000 Marshall District Crystal Loraine Meyer to Piper Enterprises Ltd., 1.2192 acres at 4147 Ambrosia Lane, Marshall. $485,000 Gilbert Allen Edwards to Jefferson Holdings LLC, Lots 5, 6 and 7 off Mosby Street, Marshall. $200,000 Duncan H. Clark to Jamie Hylton Tr., 7 acres at 10267 Stillhouse Road, Delaplane. $875,000 Bellevue Falcon Glen LLC to Red Hawk Holdings LLC, 12.4449 acres on Carter’s Run Road, Marshall. $200,000
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OBITUARIES Bernard “Bernie ” Leroy McCauley Bernard Leroy McCauley left this world on Friday, November 4, 2022. Born in Washington, D.C., he was raised in Falls Church, VA. He resided there until 1988, when he found his hideaway in the woods in Sumerduck, VA. Bernie was preceded in death by his parents, Edna Mae & Bernard Leroy McCauley; a sisterin-law, Emily Beauge; and his father-in-law, who was Dad in every sense, Clinton Smiley Raines. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ruth McCauley, with whom he just celebrated 46 years of marriage, love and companionship seldom known. Bernie is also survived by his brother-in-law, Clinton Randy Raines; brother and sister-in-law, Nic & Teresa Davison; his nieces, Nicole Leonard and husband Richard, Kimberly Cooper and husband Bobby, and Moriah Rose Davison; his nephews, Brandon Beauge, Clinton Davison and wife Amanda, Peyton Davison, and Nicholas Davison; great nieces, Fiona Leonard and Cambria Beauge; great nephews, Liam Cooper, Christian Cooper, Aiden Cooper, Ian Leonard, and his latest joy, great nephew Axel Davison. Bernie was an honest, loving, caring, and hard-working man. His loss will be felt by his family as well as the very large group of friends he made over his 45-year career in construction work throughout northern Virginia. A visitation will be on Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 1-2pm and a memorial service will follow afterwards at 2:00pm at Moser Funeral Home Warrenton, VA. Memorial donations may be made to the Fauquier Community Food Bank or the Fauquier SPCA. Online condolences may be expressed at moserfuneralhome.com.
Jon Anthony Olinger Jon Anthony Olinger, age 77, of Warrenton, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 11, 2022 at his home. He had a lengthy battle with a rare blood cancer, which recently transitioned into a rare leukemia. He was born on December 20, 1944 in Warrenton, VA. He spent most of his life living in Fauquier County, beginning with growing up on his dad’s dairy farm in Bealeton. He graduated from Cedar Lee High School, served in the Army Reserves, graduated from HVAC trade school, and retired as a civil servant at Ft. Belovir. Jon was preceded in death by his parents, Charles W. Olinger, Sr. and Caroline Johnson Olinger. Survived by his beloved wife, Miriam, of 52 years; his son Paul (Wendy) and their children Nathan and Luke; daughter Lynn; brother Charles W. “Skip” Olinger Jr. (Marge Ann) and their children Steve, Jeff, and Darrell; brother Larry Olinger (Evelyn) and their children Kimberly and Tiffany; brother-in-law Edward “Eddie” Noll (Dee) and their children Patti, Robby, and David. He is also survived by other nieces, nephews, and cousins. Jon was a caring, helpful, and supportive man to family and friends. He was always willing to lend a helping hand for others, whether fixing cars, installing or repairing HVAC units, or as a general handyman. He enjoyed reading about politics, Civil War history, ancestory information, and Christian materials, and watching football games. He attended classic car shows, and he marvelled about the beauty of restored cars and trucks from the ’50s and ’60s. His home church was Triumph Baptist Church. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 19 at 11:00 a.m. at Triumph Baptist Church, 4267 Sigler Rd., Vint Hill, VA 20187. Visitation will precede the service at 10:30 a.m. Reception to follow at church. Internment at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Bealeton. Flower deliveries can be sent directly to Moser Funeral Home, or memorial contributions can be made to MPN Research Foundation, Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation, or Triumph Baptist Church in honor of Jon Olinger. Online condolences may be expressed at www.moserfuneralhome.com
Bradley Eugene Litten Bradley Eugene Litten, born September 5, 1946 in New Market, VA to the late Floyd and Florence Litten of The Plains, VA. Bradley is survived by his sister Brenda Bailey of Haymarket, VA and a brother Anthony (Tony) Litten of Front Royal, VA; along with an adored niece, nephews and cousins. Bradley graduated Fauquier High School on June 5, 1967. Upon graduation he immediately was called up for duty with the U.S. Army during height of Vietnam War. He was severely wounded with shrapnel and earned a Purple Heart, along with multiple other service awards. He was always incredibly proud to have been of service to our country. A graveside service was held on November 5, 2022 at the Ivy Hill Cemetery. Please visit www.roystonfh.com to express online condolences to the family. Arrangements by Royston Funeral Home, Marshall, VA
Gaynor Payne Falls Gaynor Payne Falls of Fauquier County passed away peacefully on Monday, October 31st at home, following a brave struggle with cancer. She was born December 2, 1949, in Fauquier County to the late Francis H Payne and Garnet Brady Payne. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Eugene Falls; daughter, Tamatha “Tammy” Falls; and brother, Francis “Frank” Payne. She is survived by her son, Jeremy Falls and wife Crystal; daughter, Cheryl Falls; 5 grandchildren; and her brothers, David Payne and Henry Payne. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 19, 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Midland, Virginia. Internment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 12714 Elk Run Road, Midland, Virginia. 22728 or to Fauquier Cops For Children, 78 West Lee Street, Warrenton, Virginia, 20186. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www. moserfuneralhome.com.
Edward B. Kuranda Edward B. Kuranda, 87, of Gainesville, VA, died November 9, 2022, after a brief illness. Born in Dickson City, PA, Edward was the son of Edward & Jean Kuranda. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Nancy, sons Kurt Gary (Sue) of Rogers, Arkansas, James Edward (Kim) of Clifton, VA, and daughter, Nancy Massey (John), of Blacksburg, VA, and his beloved grandchildren, Max Kuranda and Jenna Massey. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Judy, and his siblings, Carol, Thomas, and Kathy. Ed was known as Kurt by all who knew and loved him. Ever the patriot, he joined the National Guard at age fourteen. Upon activation during the Korean War, his true age was discovered and he was honorably discharged and invited to return to service when he was older. Upon graduation from Dickson City High School, he joined the USMC, excelling in all challenges and was offered an appointment to OCS, which he declined. For 37 years, Kurt served in a variety of capacities for the Federal Service, traveling throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America. After retiring from the Federal Service, he became a consultant for the Smith Corporation. Upon full retirement, Kurt was an accomplished golfer, hunter, fisher, and woodworker. He was a former Scoutmaster, past president of the Jeffersonton Ruritan Club, a member of the American Legion, and a frequent volunteer at community events. He and Nancy moved to Heritage Hunt, Gainesville, VA in 2016 where they enjoyed an active social life, including bocce ball and pinochle. He will be remembered as a fine husband and father, and a doting grandfather. Services are private. Arrangements by Moser Funeral Home Warrenton, VA. Online condolences can be made at:moserfuneralhome.com
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Legal Notices Foreclosure TRUSTEE’S SALE 12270 PINEY LN REMINGTON, VA 22734 In execution of the Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $138,450.00, dated August 15, 2012, and recorded in Deed Book 1404, Page 1843 in Fauquier County land records, the appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the entrance to the Circuit Court for Fauquier County, Virginia, 29 Ashby Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186-3202 on December 22, 2022 at 11:30AM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and more particularly described as follows: ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE IN LEE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT, FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TOWIT: LOT NO. NINE (9), CONTAINING 0.4651 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, PINEY FOREST AS SHOWN ON PLAT AND SURVEY OF JAMES G. BUTLER, JR. AND ASSOCIATES, P.C. DATED MAY 4, 1981, AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 431, AT PAGE 144, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COURT OF FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA. TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO USE IN COMMON WITH OTHERS THAT CERTAIN THIRTY (30) FOOT INGRESS AND EGRESS ROAD DESIGNATED AS “PINEY LANE”, LEADING TO VIRGINIA ROUTE 655, AS SHOWN ON THE AFORESAID PLAT AND SURVEY. PARCEL ID: 6887-46-5507-000 The property and improvements will be sold in “as is” physical condition without warranty of any kind. TERMS OF SALE: A non-refundable bidder’s deposit of 10% of the sale price or 10% of the original principal amount of the subject Deed of Trust, whichever is lower, by cashier’s or certified check required at time of sale except for the party secured by the Deed of Trust. Risk of loss on purchaser from date and time of auction. Balance of the purchase price must be paid by cashier’s check within 15 days from sale date. Except for Virginia Grantor tax, all settlement costs and expenses are purchaser’s responsibility. Taxes are pro-rated to the date of sale. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining possession of the property. If purchaser defaults, deposit may be forfeited and property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser who shall be liable for any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs, expenses and attorney’s fees of both sales. If Trustee does not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of deposit without interest. This sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan secured by the Deed of Trust including but not limited to determining whether prior to sale a bankruptcy was filed, a forbearance, repayment or other agreement was entered into or the loan was reinstated or paid off; in any such event this sale shall be null and void and purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of deposit without interest. This communication is from a debt collector and is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE: RAS Trustee Services, LLC, 4012 Raintree Road, Suite 100A, Chesapeake, Virginia 23321 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: RAS Trustee Services, LLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 11900 Parklawn Drive, Suite 310 Rockville, Maryland 20852 (844) 442-2150 (470) 321- 7112
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Full name(s) of owner(s): BLUEWATER KITCHEN LLC Trading as: THE MARKET at BLUEWATER KITCHEN 9036 John S. Mosby Highway, Upperville, Fauquier County Virginia 20184 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a ON AND OFF PREMISES license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Michael Kuzich and Christina Kazmierski, Member Date notice posted at establishment: 10/25/2022
Note: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.
Public Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF; File No. 22-CP-2616 Division PR-A; JERRY DEE FALLER, Deceased. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION; (Intestate) The administration of the estate of JERRY DEE FALLER, deceased, is pending in the Circuit Court for Duval County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 501 W. Adams St., Jacksonville, FL 32202. The file number for the estate is 22-CP-2616. The estate is intestate. The names and addresses of the Petitioner and the Petitioner’s attorney are set forth below. The fiduciary lawyer – client privilege in Section 90.5021, Florida Statutes, applies with respect to the Petitioner and any attorney employed by the Petitioner. Any interested person on whom a copy of the notice of administration is served must file with the court, on or before the date that is 3 months after the date of service of a copy of the Notice of Administration on that person, any objection that challenges the validity of the will or any codicils, venue, or jurisdiction of the court. The 3 month time period may only be extended for estoppel based upon a misstatement by the personal representative regarding the time period within which an objection must be filed. The time period may not be extended for any other reason, including affirmative representation, failure to disclose information, or misconduct by the personal representative or any other person. Unless sooner barred by section 733.212(3), Florida Statutes, all objections to venue or the jurisdiction of the court must be filed no later than the earlier of the entry of an Order of Summary Administration or 1 year after service of the notice of administration. Under certain circumstances and by failing to contest the will, the recipient of this notice of administration may be waiving his or her right to contest the validity of a trust or other writing incorporated by reference into the will. Matthew T. Harrod, Esq. Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 41134 Harrod Law, PLLC; 145 Hilden Rd., Suite 105; Ponte Vedra, FL 32081 Telephone: (904) 373-6665 Email: mharrod@mattharrod.com Ryan Sal; Petitioner 3050 N. Palm Aire Dr., #702 Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Public Notices ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE 8.01-316 FAUQUIER COUNTY JUVENILE & DOMESTIC RELATIONS DISTRICT COURT Commonwealth of Virginia, in re CRUZSORTO,RUBENEZEQUIEL Case No. JJ018796-01-00 The object of the above named suit is to establish custody of Ruben Ezequiel Cruz Sorto. It is ORDERED that the defendant Jose Ruben Cruz Marquez appear at the above named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 01/03/2023; 8:30AM. M. Cupp, Judge
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Public Notices ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE 8.01-316 FAUQUIER COUNTY JUVENILE & DOMESTIC RELATIONS DISTRICT COURT Commonwealth of Virginia, in re CRUZSORTO,TOMASALEJANDRO Case No. JJ018797-01-00 The object of the above named suit is to establish custody of Ruben Ezequiel Cruz Sorto. It is ORDERED that the defendant Jose Ruben Cruz Marquez appear at the above named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 01/03/2023; 8:30AM. M. Cupp, Judge
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Public Notices Notification of closure of The Village Veterinary Clinic of Warrenton and the retirement of Dr. Suzanne Cliver as of December 31st, 2022. The practice will function normally until min-Decemer and, then, on a slightly reduced level until 12/31/2022. You are encouraged to pick up your records or request their transfer to your new veterinarian of choice. If you are not able to do this prior to closing, you may request them by mail to the current clinic address. The requests will be forwarded to a P.O. Box where they will be retrieved and promptly addressed by Dr. Cliver and helper.
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