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After 50 years, Johnny Ray Kerns is still fired up about firefighting

By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

When Johnny Ray Kerns talks about his fire and rescue experience, he talks in decades rather than years.

He’s 65 now, and it’s been half a century since he first climbed onto the back of a fire truck.

He remembers watching firefighters battle a fire at his school, Marshall Junior High School, in 1967. “It was before I got hooked [on firefighting] … They were able to save portions of the school. I saw their effort.

What they did was amazing.”

He was reminiscing recently at the Orlean Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department’s brand-new fire station, where he is the fire chief. Kerns said that his own career started with a Boy Scout merit badge in first aid when he was 14 years old. He joined the junior

Highland School to suspend inperson instruction temporarily

By Coy Ferrell

Times Staff Writer

Highland School will temporarily cease in-person instruction for all students after Thanksgiving break, a school representative confirmed Friday. The decision was made as a precautionary measure due to the increased risk of the spread of the novel coronavirus from holiday travel and gatherings. Highland has TIMES STAFF PHOTO/ROBIN EARL a total enrollment of 489 students.

“Because we know there will be Orlean Fire Chief Johnny Ray Kerns has been serving community fire an increase in travel and new indepartments for 50 years. teraction during the Thanksgiving break, we will return on Nov. 30 in a firefighter’s squad in Marshall, where ment, cleaning and maintenance.”

At 16, Kerns was able to “ride that distance learning format in all divihe grew up. “We’d work in crews of three, two seniors and a junior. We fire truck!” he said with the enthusiasm sions. Assuming conditions permit, we will return to in-person instruchelped with lifting, moving equipSee KERNS, page 10 tion on Dec. 9,” a statement from the school said. “This will allow us to return more safely and reduce anxiety. We will use what we learn from this experience to inform the specifics of our return from the winter

By Coy Ferrell break after the new year.”

Times Staff Writer As of the end of October, all grades at Highland had been operatDuring a Nov. 12 regular meeting, Fauquier County ing in-person five days per week. All supervisors unanimously approved a $1,000 bonus for students in pre-kindergarten through 751 county government employees. The move followed eighth grade will continue in-person an unexpected vote earlier in the week by the Fauquier County School Board to distribute a $1,000 bonus to See HIGHLAND, page 4 each permanent full-time and part-time school division employee.

Other COVID-related stories Supervisors and county administrators explained the • New statewide COVID-19 TIMES STAFF PHOTO/COY FERRELL bonuses are both to compensate for costs employees inrestrictions: page 2 curred if they needed to work from home during the pan• Snapshot of the pandemic: page 2 “I’m appalled at the position the school demic and a gesture of appreciation for county employ• New ‘blended’ school learning ees’ work on the front lines during the crisis, especially board has put this community in.” plan: page 3 in fields like fire and rescue and law enforcement.

CHRIS GRANGER (ABOVE) • Jury trials to resume: page 7 Center District Supervisor • All about contract tracing: page 7 See SUPERVISORS, page 12

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Northam issues updated restrictions on some gatherings, alcohol sales New statewide restrictions took effect Monday after Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) issued amendments to an executive order intended to stem the rising number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.

To date, however, none of the dozen COVID-related executive orders has been enforced with legal proceedings in the Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District, which includes Fauquier County.

“We have not taken any legal action against any business or issued any notices,” said Whitney Wright, an environmental health manager with the health district, on Nov. 16. The Virginia Department of Health is the primary agency tasked with enforcing COVID-related restrictions; law enforcement entities are excluded.

The latest executive order prohibits – with many exceptions – some gatherings of more than 25 people, down from the previous cap of 250. It also requires all bars and restaurants to close their indoor dining areas by midnight. Alcohol sales are now prohibited after 10 p.m. in restaurants,

COVID-19 snapshot Tuesday, Nov. 17

New cases of coronavirus

Virginia: 2,125 Tuesday; 206,762 to date Fauquier: 27 Tuesday; 1,291 cases to date Perspective: The 27 new cases recorded Tuesday represent the highest number recorded in the county in one day, except for two other instances when the data was skewed high because of a reporting lag. Virginia’s Tuesday tally was also a pandemic-high number. New case numbers topped 1,000 18 times

although alcohol may still be sold for delivery or takeout after that time.

Northam announced the new steps in a video and press release issued Friday afternoon. “COVID-19 is surging across the country, and while cases are not rising in Virginia as rapidly as in some other states, I do not intend to wait until they are. We are acting now to prevent this health crisis from getting worse,” Northam said in his statement.

The prohibition on gatherings of more than 25 people appears to be targeted at private social gatherings, as the executive order contains a litany of exemptions from the 25-person limit. “A ‘gathering’ includes, but is not limited to, parties, celebrations or other social events, whether they occur indoors or outdoors,” the executive order says.

Although there are other restrictions specific to some businesses – and the distinction between “essential” and “non-essential” businesses has been effectively erased in regard to potential enforcement -- the new ban on gatherings of 25 peo-

in October and 17 out of 17 days in November. In September the 1,000-case-per-day milestone was reached nine times. Since Oct. 31, the new case total has risen above 1,500 nine times and over 2,000 twice.

Seven-day positivity average (total PCR tests vs. positive tests) Virginia: 7.4% RRHD: 12.3% Perspective: In Virginia the percent positivity remained between 4.5% and 5.1% since Sept. 24 but since then has been rising. In the RRHD, the rate has been rising rapidly since Nov. 6.

It hasn’t been this high since the end

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ple or more does not apply to religious services, schools, offices, retail businesses, restaurants, farmers’ markets, indoor shooting ranges, racetracks, amusement parks, zoos, performance venues or gyms. In a few specific cases – like group booking for a restaurant or a group fitness class – the 25-person cap will be applicable. The new restrictions do not apply to participants in athletic activities, although the number of spectators is limited to 25 per field.

The latest executive order also keeps the existing requirement to wear face coverings in most indoor public places, and children 5 years old and older now fall under the requirement. (Previously, the minimum age was 10 years old.) However, the seven categories of exceptions to the mask mandate remain in place, including most broadly a provision stating, “Any person who declines to wear a face covering because of a medical condition shall not be required to produce or carry medical documentation verifying the stated See RESTRICTIONS, page 7

of May. April Achter, epidemiologist with the RRHD, said, The outbreak [in a correctional facility in Culpeper] is responsible for the majority of the increase, but not all. Like the rest of the U.S., we are seeing community spread as a direct result of people getting together in groups and not following the public health recommendations.”

Hospitalizations

Virginia: 13,608 Fauquier: 63 Perspective: In Fauquier, there were 11 hospitalizations each month in April and May, six in June, seven in July, three in August, 10 in September, 10 in October and six in November.

Deaths

Virginia: 3,835 Fauquier: 27 Perspective: Fauquier County lost 16 residents to COVID-19 in September.

Fifteen were from an outbreak at the Brookside Rehab and Nursing Center in Warrenton. The nursing home reported 95 positive cases, according to VDH data released Monday.

One of two Fauquier County deaths in October, reported Oct. 19, was also attributed to the Brookside outbreak. That outbreak is classified as “pending closure.”

Outbreaks

Virginia: 1,440 total (534 outbreaks

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in long-term care settings -- resulting in 13,907 cases and 1,857 deaths – 543 outbreaks in congregate care settings, 109 in health care settings and 79 in correctional facilities, 71 in childcare settings, 47 in colleges or universities and 57 in K-12 facilities).

RRHD: 19 total (seven in long-term care settings, two in K-12 setting, seven in congregate settings, two in a correctional setting and one in a health care setting); 655 cases have resulted from the 19 outbreaks.

Fauquier: At least one in a long-term care setting (95 cases and 16 deaths) and at least one, possibly two, in an educational setting.

Perspective: Between Oct. 18 and 24, Virginia reported 71 new COVID-19 outbreaks, the highest number of outbreaks in one week since the beginning of the pandemic.

Most of the new outbreaks (26) were in congregate settings, a broad category that includes any environment where a number of people reside, meet or gather in close proximity for either a limited or extended period of time. Examples of congregate settings include homeless shelters, group homes, churches and workplaces. For much of the pandemic, long-term care settings reported the highest number of outbreaks, but in recent weeks, congregate setting outbreaks have surpassed those in long-term care settings.

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School division prepares to amend hybrid learning model mid-January Adjusted plan would double instructional time

By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

Now that the Fauquier County school division has launched its hybrid learning model -- which brought two-thirds of students back into school buildings the week of Nov. 9 – the administration is moving forward with a plan to tweak the model further in order to provide more instructional hours per week. The school division is planning to begin the updated blended learning model in mid-January.

Currently, students receive two days of active (synchronous) instruction from their teachers and complete three days of independent remote learning. The goal of the new plan is to double the teacher-led instruction time to four days of synchronous learning.

Teachers would present new material Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and Friday, rather than Monday and Tuesday or Thursday and Friday, as they do now. Wednesdays would still be reserved for asynchronous learning.

Students whose parents have signed them up for in-person instruction would still be in classrooms only two days a week but would log in and learn new material via livestream video the other two days – the same way that students learning remotely full-time do now.

Some parents have been pushing for kids to be back in school five days a week, but as long as the state remains in Phase 3 of the Forward Virginia plan, the school division will maintain the hybrid model, said Tara Helkowski, spokeswoman for the school division. The governor’s restrictions (for Phase 3) do not apply to schools, however, and the instruction model for each school division is determined by the local school board, not the state education department or the governor.

Gov. Ralph Northam ordered more restrictions on some gatherings and on some businesses in reaction to a spike in coronavirus cases throughout the state, but schools are specifically exempted from these new rules. The new restrictions went into effect Sunday at midnight. (See story, page 2.)

Major Warner, deputy superinten-

dent of Fauquier schools, said that the expanded hybrid model “really isn’t a new model. Instead, this plan reconfigures the amount of synchronous and asynchronous learning, moving us closer to the amount of synchronous learning time that existed when we were 100% virtual.”

He acknowledged, “The shift to increased synchronous instructional time will require staff to adjust their pacing and planning. We are discussing this now so that teachers have time to plan and adjust.”

Warner added that principals are enthusiastic about the plan to step up the number of synchronous learning days.

The plan means that some children will be sitting in front of a computer all day four days a week, something that local teachers and parents have agreed is not ideal. And for students learning remotely whose internet service is spotty, there would be no chance to log in during the second two days of the week to “catch up.” If they miss a lesson because of poor connectivity, those lessons will not be repeated.

Even students who will be in the classroom two days a week will be tied to the computer for at least two days.

For children whose parents chose in-person learning because of a lack of internet connectivity, they will be more dependent on the internet than before the expanded learning plan.

Warner responded, “We recognize there are challenges to work through, especially for students with connectivity issues. We are committed to ensuring all students have the devices, and we will continue to provide options for connectivity. This mirrors what our kids were doing prior to Nov. 9 under the 100% virtual model in terms of screen time expectations. We believe the move from two to four synchronous learning days is the best decision for our students.”

School division Technology Services Director Louis McDonald said that he has received confirmation that 600 Chromebooks (out of a total of 7,400) that have been ordered will be arriving. That leaves 6,800 still on order that have not been confirmed.

Although the goal is to provide all students with devices, the supply

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chain has been disrupted for months because of increased demand from school districts all around the country. Warner said, “Similarly to the 100% virtual learning model, we will continue to provide students with the devices they need. The arrival of the new Chromebooks will allow us to rely less on families to use their own devices for learning.”

As far as teachers being able to connect with more students virtually, Warner said, “We are always monitoring bandwidth, and we will make adjustments as needed.”

In December, students will be able to switch their preference from hybrid to remote learning or from remote learning to hybrid.

Reaction from teachers and parents group

A least one group of parents is

glad that students will be receiving more teacher-led instruction. Mike Hammond of the group FCPS1 Equity said, “This is a plan that we and the teachers and parents in our group had recommended several weeks back, after the switch to hybrid was announced, and again at the town hall.

It's similar to what other counties did when returning to in-person learning.

We appreciate that it creates more instruction time and more structure for students so that they are not left on their own for three days a week.”

He added, though, “Many of the teachers have concerns about being able to conduct any physically interactive activities. For example, if there's a lab that students in class can participate in, those at home will not be able to and the teacher will have See LEARNING, page 4

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Highland School to suspend in-person instruction

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HIGHLAND, from page 1 instruction through Nov. 20.

However, Highland’s Upper School (high school) ceased in-person instruction for its 223 students after Oct. 30 following an outbreak among students. (Students will return for in-person instruction four days next week, the final week before Thanksgiving break.) The decision to move to remote instruction after Thanksgiving was not affected directly by the outbreak, a school representative said.

The outbreak that caused the temporary move to remote instruction was the result of a social gathering among students in late October held outside of school hours and not sponsored by the school, according to statements from the school and health department officials. A total of 14 Highland students have tested positive for the novel coronavirus; the last case was reported Nov. 10.

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More than 7,000 public school students in Fauquier County returned to school buildings beginning Nov. 9 as part of the school division’s “hybrid” model. Students whose parents opted for in-person instruction are divided into two groups at each school, with each group attending classes in person two days per week.

(Staff members have been reporting to school buildings every work day since August, and some students had been receiving at least some in-person instruction before this week.)

Five people within the school division had tested positive for the novel coronavirus during the first week of “hybrid” instruction, including four staff members and one student. Two cases were reported at Fauquier High School; Mary Walter Elementary School, Thompson Elementary School and Liberty High School each reported one case.

The notification emails sent to

parents and staff members at Fauquier High and Mary Walter Elementary were almost identical. Each email contained the phrase, “While this incident appears to be isolated, we must remain vigilant in washing our hands, social distancing and wearing masks. All students and staff must complete a self-health assessment daily before reporting to school.”

A sixth person, a student at Cedar Lee Middle School, was reported to have tested positive in an email to parents and staff members dated Monday, Nov. 16. “[N]o close contacts have been identified at Cedar Lee,” the email said.

Epidemiologist: Schools not a major driver of transmission

Area students attending classes in person have not been a significant factor during the recent spike of cases in the health district, said April Achter, a Virginia Department of Health epidemiologist with the Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District, on Friday. “For the most part, we’re doing really well,” she said of mitigation efforts in educational settings, and most cases in schools have been isolated quickly.

A large share of recent cases in the health district has come from a single outbreak in a correctional facility, she said, emphasizing the spread of the virus among the general public has also accelerated. “We had a big spike after Halloween because so many people had Halloween parties,” she said.

Achter cautioned that private gatherings among colleagues or classmates held outside the work day or school day can be a major contributing factor in spreading the virus, even if workplaces and schools themselves haven’t been a major driver of new cases recently. And, with the Thanksgiving holiday coming up soon, she asked the public to consider avoiding large gatherings that could contribute to the virus’ spread at the same time as cases are already increasing.

Adjusted plan would double instructional time LEARNING, from page 3 to repeat the lab for the next cohort later in the week or abandon the lab all together. There's still an issue with all-virtual kids getting the attention they need, and this will now shift the balance yet again. With two-thirds of a class at home on any given day … teachers will have to give more attention to at-home students and less to in-class students.”

Commenting on specific groups of students who require special attention, Hammond said, “Special education will still be an issue as there's no real structural change to teachers’ ability to accommodate them. Other concerns have been voiced about hands-on career and technical education classes and if they will be able to keep their fourdays-in-class status.

“We still feel that until there are dedicated virtual and in-class instructors there will continue to be an

unequal balance between the virtual and face-to-face students. This plan just shifts that balance from the few attending class to the larger group that will now be logging in. And of course, there's still the issue of connectivity and devices.”

He repeated an objection his group has had since the beginning of hybrid instruction: “This also does not lessen the burden on teachers having to teach both virtual and in-person students at the same time. I continue to hear that this mode is proving unsustainable for teachers. Those I've spoken with say that moving to a new model, again, with four days of new content is just a shift to new work and will not relieve their current workload.

“I think this is a step in the right direction as far as instruction goes, but it does little to solve many of the issues that are still outstanding regarding students’ equitable access to learning. It also does almost nothing to lessen the workload for teachers.”

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After being destroyed about six times since Labor Day, the sign erected by a Warrenton couple remained intact in November. “I think word got around about the cameras,” one of the victims said.

Prosecutions of politically motivated vandalism linger after contentious presidential election

By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

The grainy, black and white video shows a camouflage-shaded jeep without doors or windows ramming a political sign. The driver, a young man, backs up out of the frame and then returns to drive his vehicle into the sign again. After several violent crashes, the sign falls and the driver disappears.

Information captured with the video said that the incident occurred at 1:30 a.m. on Sept. 6.

The sign was on the side of a road in Warrenton. It entreated passersby to vote for Democrats Joe Biden and Kamala Harris; it also said “Black Lives Matter” and “Stop killing Black people.” The couple who put up the sign positioned a trail camera near the sign to record any potential vandalism.

[The Fauquier Times does not typically identify victims of a crime.]

The couple said that vandals several times stole or defaced the Black Lives Matter part of the sign in particular. When a nighttime visitor cut the word “Black” out of the “Black Lives Matter” part of the sign, the couple nicknamed it the “box cutter incident.”

The owners of the sign said that their sign was damaged about six times between Labor Day and Election Day. Each time the sign was defaced or destroyed, the owners let it stay that way for a few days before repairing it. “We wanted to let the neighbors see it smashed. There is symbolism there,” one of the victims said.

Each time the sign was repaired, the cost was about $700 in materiSee SIGNS, page 6

Damage to political signage ‘about evenly split’ between parties

Fauquier County Sheriff Robert Mosier said that there were 51 incidents reported to the FCSO this election season related to political signs -- 30 for thefts and 21 for property damage.

Nineteen of the incidents occurred in Scott District, 11 in Cedar Run, and seven each in Center, Lee and Marshall districts. He said he believes that the reported damage was split about evenly between supporters of Republican and Democratic candidates.

Mosier said that the 2020 presidential election may have spurred more of these incidents than usual. “There has been more activity this year. During my campaign (fall 2019), we had signs stolen, but I don’t remember it being like this.”

He said that he encourages citizens to make a report. “I think that in 2016 and again this year, there was underreporting.”

He added, “If a citizen calls, we are going to take a report.

We deliver fair and impartial law enforcement. People need to know that if they make a report, the person responsible will be held accountable.”

As far as when residents must remove political signs, Cpl. A.T. Vescovi of the FCSO said that according to the Fauquier County zoning regulations, “Signs are allowed if erected no more than 90 days before nomination/election and removed within 15 days of announced results.“

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Prosecutions of politically motivated vandalism linger after contentious presidential election SIGNS, from page 5 als. “Once we would fix the sign, it would happen again,” said one of the victims. “We thought, ‘Wow, this is a problem …’ When people see something they don’t like, they feel free to trample on our rights.”

She said, “We believe that there is ignorance in our community when it comes to race. … It’s time to reckon with our past and accept accountability for the way our country is.”

In one incident, the couple’s footage showed a man in a striped shirt pulling the sign down; then a person who looked like the same man came back two hours later to look around the area more closely. The victims thought he seemed to be looking for a camera.

On Oct. 4, video showed three young men – one without a shirt or shoes – pulled down the sign again.

One of the victims said that he saw a phone fall out of one of the men’s pockets during the incident. He found it in the mud the next day, in front of the destroyed sign. The screen was broken, the victim said, but he took a guess at the passcode and the phone opened to reveal its alleged owner.

After reinforcing the sign to withstand more abuse and installing better quality cameras, the victims’ video captured six teenagers in two cars again attempting to destroy the sign on Oct. 11. The video shows what appears to be one participant recording the incident with a phone camera.

One of the victims heard noise out by the sign that night and thought, “Oh, we got hit again.”

“That sign is like a lightning rod. It brings hate right here,” said one of the victims. He asked, “How do we know that that video isn’t being used to radicalize people? … We think the Black Lives Matter on the sign sets them off.”

In court

Connor Martin Rowe appeared in court Oct. 19 and was told by General District Court Judge Greg Ashwell to return Nov. 2 for an adjudicatory hearing regarding the Sept. 6 incident.

After the Oct. 19 hearing, Rowe ap-

proached the couple whose property he allegedly destroyed to ask them if something could be worked out and the case could be dropped. He expressed remorse and said he would pay for the damages. He added that the incident happened in the early morning hours on Labor Day weekend and that he had been intoxicated.

The victims were open to a discussion and contacted the commonwealth’s attorney about it, but did not receive a response before the Nov. 2 hearing. They were more interested in education than punishment, they said.

But Rowe did not show up for his Nov. 2 hearing and a warrant was issued for his arrest. He turned himself in on Nov. 4. He was held on a $1,000 bond and has since been released, said Chad Brubaker of the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, Nov. 12. Rowe is scheduled to appear in court again on Dec. 12.

Two 19-year-olds have been charged with destruction of property for the Oct. 4 crime; the third has not been identified. One of the three, Wiley Steven Seville, has an adjudication hearing on the matter scheduled for Nov. 23 in General District Court.

Perspective

The couple said that their experiences have led them to research Fauquier’s past; they are learning about the lives of Black people here and how inequality has manifested itself. “Did you know that at one point, 40% of Fauquier’s population were slaves?” she asked.

The couple said that the experience hasn’t been all negative. They said that after one incident, people driving by stopped to drag the heavy sign out of the road and prop it up against the hill.

Another time, a neighbor told one of the victims, “I want to let you know, I’m conservative, but I think I’ll vote for Biden. This is wrong.”

The victim shook his head and said, “People who are rational see how crazy this is.”

Reach Robin Earl at rearl@fauquier.com

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Plan approved to resume jury trials in Fauquier County Circuit Court Staff Reports Jury trials can now take place in Fauquier County Circuit Court; the Supreme Court of Virginia has approved the county’s plan to mitigate risks for participants contracting COVID-19. Although Fauquier County courts have mostly been functioning normally since the summer, jury trials have been an exception. Jury trials have been suspended since March due to the pandemic, At least two ongoing cases in the county are likely to be decided by a jury.

Irina Barrett, a Broad Run woman accused of multiple counts of animal cruelty, said at a court hearing last month she intends to ask for a jury trial; her next court hearing is Nov. 23, during which a jury will likely be scheduled.

Levi Norwood, the 17-year-old from Midland accused of killing his mother and brother earlier this year, is also likely to go before a jury. Norwood’s next scheduled court hearing will take place Jan. 7; Norwood’s attorney said at a court hearing earlier this month that he intends to ask for a jury trial.

To resume jury trials, each local

Epidemiologist explains contact tracing and quarantine protocols April Achter, MPH, population health coordinator from the Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District provides an explanation of quarantine procedures and how contract tracing works.

“If you test positive for SARSCoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, the health department will be notified of your results.

Health care providers have 24 hours to report your lab result, so please allow time for us to receive the result

and assign it to a case investigator.

“In the meantime, your employer may choose to quarantine (separate well but exposed staff) a few individuals, pending the result of the health department investigation. If the health department does not identify you as a close contact, you will be released and may resume normal activities and return to work.

“Our primary goal is to remove the person diagnosed with COVID-19 from work or school to

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condition nor shall the person be required to identify the precise underlying medical condition.”

Although not specifically mentioned in the executive order, protests protected by the 1st Amendment haven’t been affected by limits on large gatherings during the pandemic. In May, for instance, about 130 people gathered in Warrenton to protest, among other things, the restrictions on public gatherings, which were then limited to 10 people. Far from interfering, Warrenton police officers blocked off two streets so that the protest could proceed. Subsequent demonstrations for racial justice drew hundreds of people to Warrenton, and police officers were on hand to protect protestors – not to interfere with the gatherings. skysthelimitdmv20@gmail.com

As with previous restrictions implemented by Northam during the pandemic, enforcement of the latest executive order rests mainly with the Virginia Department of Health; other state agencies with regulatory authority over specific types businesses may also, in theory, take enforcement actions. “Willful violation or refusal, failure or neglect to comply” with the order could be a class 1 misdemeanor, or, under a new law passed last month by the General Assembly, a civil violation with a maximum fine of $500.

Still, law enforcement agencies are not listed in this or any COVID-related executive order as entities tasked with enforcing the restrictions, and enforcement of executive orders issued in Virginia during the pandemic has been extremely rare.

building will be outfitted with plexiglass barriers intended to reduce the risk of transmitting airborne viruses.

During jury trials, the other courtroom in the circuit court building will be used for sequestration, court recesses and jury deliberations.

Because both courtrooms will be utilized during jury trials, the John Barton Payne Building in Warrenton has been outfitted for court hearings that do not require a jury. Because of this, previously scheduled non-jury hearings will not be delayed even if a jury trial is scheduled for the same day.

prevent spread to others.

“If you receive a rapid test [and test positive], you will have an immediate answer. Please follow your doctor’s advice regarding treatment and go home and isolate (separate from others while sick) for 10 days from the day you first felt ill. If you do not have symptoms, stay home for 10 days from the date of your test.

“The health department aims to reach all patients diagnosed with COVID-19 within 24 hours. While on isolation, you should not leave your home unless you need additional medical care. If you receive a PCR test, go home and isolate until you receive results. If negative, talk to your doctor. If positive, follow the instructions above.

“To be considered a close contact to a person with COVID-19, you need to be within 6 feet of that

person for at least 15 minutes (with or without a mask), live in the same household, or have direct contact with respiratory secretions. If identified as a close contact, you will be placed on quarantine for 14 days.

“While on quarantine, we ask that you distance yourself from other family members, use a separate bathroom if possible and only leave home for medical appointments.

“Essential personnel are permitted to work while under quarantine, as long as they remain symptom free and wear a mask 100% of the time.

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court had to submit a plan detailing precautions for mitigating the spread of the novel coronavirus. The Nov. 12 letter from Virginia’s highest court approved the plan for Fauquier County, which was developed by a range of stakeholders including local attorneys, the commonwealth’s attorney, county administrators and the sheriff’s office.

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AN APPLICATION BY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY FOR APPROVAL AND CERTIFICATION OF ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION FACILITIES: PARTIAL LINE #2010 230 KV SINGLE CIRCUIT TRANSMISSION LINE UNDERGROUND PILOT PROJECT (TYSONS-FUTURE SPRING HILL SUBSTATION) CASE NO. PUR-2020-00198

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On September 29, 2020, Virginia Electric and Power Company d/b/a Dominion Energy Virginia ("Dominion" or "Company") filed with the State Corporation Commission ("Commission") an application for approval and certification of electric transmission facilities ("Application") in Fairfax County, Virginia.

Dominion filed its Application pursuant to ยง 56-585.1:5 and ยง 56-46.1 of the Code of Virginia ("Code") and the Utility Facilities Act, Code ยง 56-265.1 et seq.

Through its Application, the Company proposes: (1) to remove an approximate 0.56 mile segment of its existing overhead 230 kilovolt ("kV") Reston-Tysons Line #2010 from the Tysons Substation to just south of the site for the future Spring Hill Substation and to relocate and replace the line underground; (2) to complete work at the Tysons Substation to allow this segment of Line #2010 to be relocated underground; and (3) to construct a transition pole just south of the future Spring Hill Substation to transition Line #2010 from an underground line to an overhead line (collectively, "Project").

Dominion states that the Project is necessary to support economic development priorities of the Commonwealth, including the economic development priorities and the Comprehensive Plan of Fairfax County, Virginia. The Company requests that the Project be approved by the Commission as a project that qualifies as a line to be placed underground, in part, because the Project meets all of the statutory requirements set forth in Code ยง 56-585.1:5 D for the Underground Pilot Program. Dominion represents that pursuant to Code ยง 56-585.1:5 D, Fairfax County has adopted a resolution in support of the Project and requested that the Company relocate and convert a portion of Transmission Line #2010 between the Tysons Substation and the future Spring Hill Substation from overhead to underground to facilitate the construction of a large planned mixeduse development, named "The View," that supports the economic development priorities and Comprehensive Plan of Fairfax County.

approximately $0.70 million for overhead transmission line-related work, and approximately $7.10 million for substation-related work.

The Proposed Route consists of approximately 0.58 mile of variable width right-of-way along existing Line #2010 between Tysons Substation and just south of the future Spring Hill Substation site. It largely will be on existing Company owned right-of-way and deviates for approximately 0.10 mile to accommodate the future site of The View development. The Line will exit the existing Tysons Substation across Tyco Road via VDOT permit and continue southwest for approximately 0.20 mile on existing 42-foot right-of-way. Temporary construction easements will be needed along this segment as will a VDOT permit. At this point, The Company states that the desired in-service date for this project is December the Line will depart from the existing right-of-way and turn south within a private 31, 2025. The Company represents that the estimated conceptual cost of service road for approximately 0.05 mile on a newly acquired 30-foot easement the Project (in 2020 dollars) is approximately $30.4 million, which includes until it reaches Spring Hill Road (Route 684). Temporary construction easement approximately $22.6 million for underground transmission line-related work, will be required along this segment. At Spring Hill Road, the Line will turn west

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within Spring Hill Road for approximately 0.05 mile via a VDOT permit until it reaches Leesburg Pike (Route 7). These two 0.05 mile sections of the Line are being relocated outside of the existing right-of-way to accommodate The View, a future development. At Leesburg Pike, the Line turns southwest crossing under the elevated Metro Train Line and crossing Leesburg Pike via a VDOT permit for approximately 0.05 mile and then continues on existing 42-foot right-of-way for approximately 0.14 mile where it turns southeast and goes around the east side of the future Spring Hill Substation site within existing easement and the future Substation parcel. Temporary construction easements will be required along this segment. Just south of the future Spring Hill Substation parcel, the Line continues on existing 42-foot right-of-way to terminate at a Transition Pole.

For purposes of this Project, the Company intends to build a Transition Pole just south of the location where the Company plans to construct the future Spring Hill Substation. The Transition Pole will be approximately 140 feet tall, subject to final engineering. The Company also intends to replace the existing Structure #2010/12 located south of the future Spring Hill Substation and the Transition Pole. The existing approximately 61-foot Structure #2010/12 will be replaced with an approximately 90-foot structure, subject to final engineering.

Virginia 23219, or by electronic means, the Commission will convene a hearing to receive testimony and evidence related to the Application from the Company, any respondents, and the Commission's Staff. Further details on this hearing will be provided by subsequent Commission Order or Hearing Examiner's Ruling.

Electronic copies of the Application and other supporting materials, including a video depiction of the route, may be inspected at: http://www. dominionenergy.com/springhill. An electronic copy of the Company's Application also may be obtained by submitting a written request to counsel for the Company, David J. DePippo, Esquire, Dominion Energy Services, Inc., 120 Tredegar Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or david.j.depippo@dominionenergy.com.

Any person or entity may participate as a respondent in this proceeding by filing, on or before December 29, 2020, a notice of participation. Notices of participation shall include the email addresses of the party or its counsel.

The respondent simultaneously shall serve a copy of the notice of participation on counsel to the Company. Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure ("Rules of All distances, heights, and directions are approximate. A sketch map of the Practice"), any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of proposal accompanies this notice. A more detailed map may be viewed on the the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to Commission's website: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Transmission-Line-Projects. the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. Any organization, corporation, or government body participating as a respondent The Commission may consider a route not significantly different from the must be represented by counsel as required by 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of the Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2020-00198. routes described in this notice without additional notice to the public.

For additional information about participation as a respondent, any person or A more complete description of the Project may be found in the Company's entity should obtain a copy of the Commission's Order for Notice and Hearing.

Application.

On or before March 26, 2021, any interested person may file comments The Commission entered an Order for Notice and Hearing in this proceeding on the Application by following the instructions found on the Commission's that, among other things, scheduled public hearings on Dominion's Application. website: scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments. All such On March 31, 2021, at 10 a.m., the Commission will hold a telephonic hearing, comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2020-00198. with no witness present in the Commission's courtroom, for the purpose of receiving the testimony of public witnesses. On March 29, 2021, any person Any documents filed in paper form with the Office of the Clerk of the desiring to offer testimony as a public witness shall provide to the Commission Commission in this docket may use both sides of the paper. In all other (a) your name, and (b) the telephone number that you wish the Commission respects, except as modified by the Commission's Order for Notice and to call during the hearing to receive your testimony. This information may Hearing, all filings shall comply fully with the requirements of 5 VAC 5-20-150, be provided to the Commission in three ways: (i) by filling out a form on the Copies and format, of the Commission's Rules of Practice.

Commission's website at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; (ii) by completing and emailing the PDF version of this form to SCCInfo@scc.

The Company's Application, the Commission's Rules of Practice, the virginia.gov; or (iii) by calling (804) 371-9141. This public witness hearing will Commission's Order for Notice and Hearing, and other documents filed in the be webcast at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting. case may be viewed at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information.

On April 1, 2021, at 10 a.m., either in the Commission's second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond,

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After 50 years, Johnny Ray Kerns is still enthusiastic about fighting fires KERNS, from page 1 of a teenager. He described how he felt, riding on the rear step of the truck on the way to a fire. “It was the excitement of putting a fire out. Going in and coming out without getting hurt.”

Kerns remembers some of the big fires in the county because he was there -- the fire at the Fauquier County Livestock Exchange in the 1970s, for instance. “When we got there, it was fully involved.”

Kerns’ wife Irene remembered it, too. “It was such a meeting place, such a social building. To lose it was heartbreaking.”

Kerns said the biggest difference between fighting fires then and now is the equipment. “Back then, we only had two air packs (self-contained breathing masks) on a truck.

Now we have six. Our gear is much better, it’s more protective.”

Kerns pointed to the swift water unit for water rescues in the corner of the firehouse, remembering a few successful water rescues. “One of the times we used it was after a heavy rain.

A man was sitting on top of his mom’s station wagon, in 4 feet of water.”

For another similar rescue, he didn’t wait for the boat. “There was

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Johnny Ray Kerns’ firefighting equipment is ready for him to step into at any minute. a woman and child in a stalled car in 2 ½ feet of water on Old Sage Road in Markham. I drove the chief’s car in and put them in it. I probably shouldn’t have gone in, but the water wasn’t moving very fast.”

The modern equipment the firefighters use is cared for differently than it was years ago, he said. When

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firefighters return to the firehouse after an incident, they come into a foyer where they shed their uniforms. The gear is decontaminated, to protect personnel from potentially cancer-causing chemicals and fumes.

Kerns spent 20 years as a volunteer with the Marshall Volunteer Fire Department, three years in Warrenton and 27 years with Orlean.

Longtime friend Rodney Woodward, who still volunteers with the Warrenton Volunteer Fire Department, said “Johnny Ray has always been laid back and easy going. I think I saw him mad only three or four times in my life. We always got along great.

Johnny Ray was always on top of his game.”

Woodward said that he, Harold Sisson, Mike Adams and Kerns worked many a fire together. “At every fire, it was always the four of us.”

Marshall Volunteer firefighter Buddy Lane remembered, “I joined the Marshall fire department in 1974, when I was 13. Johnny Ray was always a hard worker. He has dedicated a lot of years to fighting fires.”

In 1987, the Kerns family moved to Hume, where – in addition to a

Orlean Fire Chief Johnny Ray Kerns stands on the back of an old Marshall fire truck – just like he did when he first joined the Marshall squad at the age of 16. full-time job as a firefighter and chief duties at Orlean -- Kerns helps take care of the family farm.

There is lots of work to do, but Johnny Ray Kerns finds time every day to visit with Abbey and Whezzy, two tiny donkeys out behind the house. “When I have a bad day, I go down and feed the donkeys.”

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KERNS, from page 10 Irene Kerns describes the animals as her husband’s therapy donkeys.

The farmhouse looks out on rolling hills that stretch green and lush for acres. The foyer is dedicated to firefighter memorabilia. Kerns’ helmets hang above the entryway, many of them burned and battered.

But not everything is the room is a memory. Kerns’ firefighting uniform and boots wait here, too, ready for him to step into when the alarm goes off. His chief’s car behind the house is a reminder that response speed can save property, and lives. Kerns said he is often the first one at the scene, so he is able to assess

the situation and plan before the heavy-duty fire equipment begins to arrive.

Kerns said the hardest part of his service has always been “when I had to work on someone I know. I’ve been here a long time; I know a lot of people here.”

Kerns may be a little hard of hearing these days – he blames the sirens – but he still retains the enthusiasm of a newbie when the alarm goes off. The only difference he says, is “instead of running to the chief’s car, I may walk.”

As he recalled again the excitement of riding fire trucks when he was younger, he said, “I hope when some young boy or girl reads this, they hop on with us.”

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Desert Rose Ranch & Winery pulls the final cork Hume family winery closed when the wine ran out

By John Hagarty

Special to the Fauquier Times

It’s a bittersweet moment for Bob and Linda Claymier. After a decade behind the tasting bar of their ranch-inspired winery, the energetic owners have begun the next, albeit quieter, chapter of their lives. A photo on posted Nov. 8 to the Desert Rose Winery Facebook page features the smiling couple with the words, “Bob and Linda have officially retired!”

A legion of customers, who are known as “family,” visited the winery in the weeks leading up to the last bottle sale to bid farewell to the Claymiers. The process of winding down was a well-planned and -executed exit from their fermented grape business.

But if the past is prologue, resting on their laurels is not a likely scenario for the wine lovers. The success of Desert Rose was preordained, given the successful lives the proprietors led previously.

Bob Claymier’s story began in eastern Oregon 80 years ago. He grew up in the high desert country on a big cattle ranch. As a young lad, he was introduced to winemaking. “My mother was the winemaker in the family and she made absolutely awful stuff,” recalled Claymier, laughing.

“I followed in her footsteps and made wine out of oak leaves, dandelions and whatever. Later in life,

I went on to use better ingredients.”

From high school, he joined the U.S. Navy. “They asked what I wanted to study. I couldn’t spell electronics, so that’s what I chose.” With an honorable discharge tucked under his arm, the future winery owner scored a degree in electrical engineering, which led to a foreign service career.

He worked as a covert operative for 31 years. In testimony to his career, one of his more popular red wines is called Covert Cab. Another is labeled R.E.D. Chambourcin, for Retired and Extremely Dangerous.

His energic and humorous personality belies a career of stealth.

He rose through the ranks to become a senior executive with responsibilities for Africa, then Asia and other global assignments. “It was a dream job beyond reality,” said Claymier. “For a rancher’s son to circle the globe multiple times and bear witness to historic events was incredible.” His wife, Linda, worked for the same organization.

Upon his first retirement, he was drawn back to his love of horses.

While training one of them, the horse went volcanic and threw Claymier skyward, resulting in a major hip injury. As a result, he rethought his horse training philosophy.

Within a few years of purchasing property off Hume Road in western Fauquier County and stocking it

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Bob and Linda Claymier celebrate a decade of the Desert Rose Ranch and Winery. with purebred Arabian horses, Claymier had become a nationally known horse trainer. He collaborated extensively with the renowned “Horse Whisperer” Frank Bell and produced his own horse training video.

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After years of a second successful career as an equine trainer, Claymier could not shake his winemaking interest. It was time to go professional. “I planted a half-acre of grapes.

Then I planted another half-acre.

And then it got out of hand,” said Claymier. He produced about 24,000 bottles last year.

It was a small operation compared

Supervisors approve bonuses for county employees SUPERVISORS, from page 1 The $785,000 measure approved by supervisors Nov. 12 was part of a broader resolution to allocate funds, including $4.9 million in the general fund, leftover from the previous fiscal year. (Fiscal year 2021 began July 1.) Although citizens had the opportunity to weigh in during a public hearing preceding the vote, no one did. The resolution passed unanimously.

At the Nov. 12 afternoon work session, however, supervisors were furious they were not told of the decision to distribute bonuses to school employees ahead of school board’s vote earlier in the week. Supervisors took turns criticizing the school board’s actions.

Because they were not informed of the plan before the school board’s vote, supervisors said, the school board’s unexpected decision discounted the contribution of non-school-division county employee. Supervisors said they felt they were essentially forced to follow suit by approving a similar bonus regardless of whether they consider it a wise fiscal decision.

Supervisor Chris Granger (Center District) sounded off about the school board’s decision. He claimed that, because the current economic recession, it was irresponsible for the school board to approve the $2.8 million measure when so much was still uncertain about the amount of state funding the school division will receive next year.

By approving the bonuses for school employees without telling supervisors, school board members were implicitly indicating school employees were worth more than other county workers, like fire and rescue personnel, Granger claimed. He said that because of the lack of communication, school board members could not have known if supervisors were in a position to approve similar

to the Napa big boys, but it perfectly fit the Claymier’s philosophy. The ebullient covert guy and his wife sought a family-friendly, fun environment that was both ranch and winery.

Unlike many businesses that close after many years, Desert Rose is not for sale. The Claymier’s property is 100 acres and is home to his two daughters, a son-in-law and grandson. Over the years, their children moved onto the property, making selling the winery untenable. Blood is thicker than wine.

And the vines won’t go to waste, either. Larry and Kelly Carr, who own Aspen Dale Winery, will harvest the grapes for years to come for their own bottlings.

When word spread that the winery was closing, “the interest in scoring the last bottles just exploded,” said Claymier last month. “We’ve had some single days recently where we sold more wine than our largest monthly sales.

As he looks back on their winery career, Claymier underscored that their customers have been the “most gratifying part of the business. They have become part of our family. Not seeing them regularly is going to be hard.

“Our final two bottlings are a Chardonnay-Viognier blend called Unhitched. It has a graphic of a broken heart on the label. The red is a Cabernet Franc called 10-80 for the number of years the winery has been opened and my age.” Both are certain to be collector’s items.

county residents. There are more than 85,000 vehicles currently subject to the fee, which is $25 per year for motor vehicles and $15 for motorcycles.

Maybach said Thursday that the tax revenue lost because of the repeal will be made up by a change in how vehicle values are assessed for personal property tax purposes. “It moves it to a more fair evaluation method,” Maybach said, adding that he estimates 83% of county residents will actually pay less even though the valuation of their vehicles is likely to increase.

Because the current annual fee is the same no matter the value of the vehicle, county residents pay the same license registration fee sector folks whether their vehicle is worth $1,000 or $80,000, for instance.

bonuses for other county employees.

“I’m not going to defend the school board,” Granger said. “I’m appalled at the position the school board has put this community in.” He explained that, in his view, the school board’s decision forced supervisors to determine “who is worth what” -- a situation that could have been avoided, he added, if the school board had worked with supervisors on the issue.

Granger emphasized his support and appreciation of county employees’ work during the pandemic – “No one is discounting the work [county employees] are doing” -- “The private but said “there are a lot of people aren’t getting more. They in our community hurting.” He are getting less.”

Aspen Village proposal has concerns about using taxHOLDER TRUMBO to be revised payer money for this purpose, he As expected, the proposal to Scott District Supervisor said, when so many county resbuild 48 rent-controlled apartidents have been affected by the ments adjacent to the existing Aspen Village comeconomic downturn during the pandemic. plex in Bealeton will be revised and revisited in Supervisor Rick Gerhardt (Cedar Run District) the upcoming months. Last month, planning comused similar language. “It’s appalling the school missioners voted 3 to 1 to recommend denying the board took the action they did in the way they did it,” application in its current form, and on Thursday, he said, but added that he will support the bonuses supervisors approved the developer’s request to be for county employees as he sees no other equitable granted up to 90 days to revise the application. option in light of the school board’s decision.

The developer’s representative, Chuck Floyd of Scott District Supervisor Holder Trumbo said he Piedmont Land Consulting, said Nov. 12 before would vote for the bonuses – the school board’s ac- the meeting he expects to work with county oftions “mean we can’t say we’re not going to do it for ficials before resubmitting the proposal. “We exour folks,” he said – but added that people working pect to make some revisions to the application in for private companies have struggled far more than the next couple weeks to add more usable open public employees. “The private sector folks aren’t space with amenities to the proposed open space,” getting more. They are getting less,” he said. he said. “We plan to review the proffer statement and update/revise it accordingly to address any Vehicle license registration fee repealed impacts that may be generated on the greater At the request of Fauquier County CommissionBealeton community. At this time, we have not er of the Revenue Eric Maybach, supervisors unanoutlined any other specific changes that may be imously to repeal the annual vehicle license fee for made.”

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Warrenton’s water supply is vulnerable Earth is being moved west of Warrenton. The water in Towser’s Branch where it flows into the Warrenton reservoir is a dark reddish brown. Towser’s Branch rises on View Tree Mountain on the edge of Warrenton and is one of the three streams that feed the town’s reservoir.

Cedar Run, the major stream, rises on Wild Cat Mountain and flows close to and downstream of 150 septic tanks on half-acre lots a short distance above the reservoir.

A tributary of Cedar Run flows

alongside U.S. 17 for a considerable distance and would be vulnerable to toxic spills.

Warrenton’s watershed is hemmed in and limited by the nearby mountains that surround the town to the northwest. The mud that we see in Towser’s Branch is evidence of the vulnerability of the town’s water supply and is one of the reasons I question the wisdom of artificially stimulating Warrenton’s population.

Voting is a right -- it must be made available to all, with the least burden possible

Last week, a letter to the editor (from a local Republican committee official) lamented that requiring voters to present photo ID should be reinstated. [Fauquier Times, “Is this national mess where we want Virginia to go?”]

“It inconveniences few …” it said.

Spoken like someone who isn’t inconvenienced at all, I would venture.

Spoken like someone who isn’t a single parent working at a minimum HOPE PORTER wage job who needs to take public Warrenton transportation across town with kids in tow to apply, spending hours of pay to make it happen, I would say.

Voting is a right. As such, it must be afforded equally to all with uneven burden on none. If a photo ID is deemed essential, take the picture that creates harmony among the idea of social distancing and safety at the time of registration and make it part of the registration data base. precautions, but also the concept Pretty hard to fake that. of celebration to avoid dispute and If counterfeit mail-in ballots are ensure that everyone is able to ring feared, place encrypted identifying in the Christmas spirit by attending information on the ballot. this event.

If it’s believed that people will vote I feel as though this is a great twice (a felony that President Donald way to begin a feeling of normalTrump actually encouraged his supity by the jollification of spending porters to commit), implement a cross some imperative time with family check database of voters. and friends, but also continuing Instead of requiring people to delivthe safety among everyone in our er ballots in person, use signature vercommunity. Altogether, I am eager ification or two-factor authentication. to participate in this lively event There are always solutions that don’t and am considerably appreciative burden the voter if you care to look.

Mind you, I don’t think any of of this habitual opportunity that I these measures are necessary. The believe will be beneficial to everycurrent election “mess,” as the letter one’s lucidity.

MADISON HOLLINGSWORTH writer put it, is not due to fraud Warrenton or even ineptitude. It’s due, for

Warrenton’s holiday plans a good mix of celebration and COVID safety I am writing in response to the article titled “Town Council considers holding Warrenton Christmas events,” published in your newspaper on Nov. 11. I am completely thrilled, as I believe that many others of the Warrenton community are as well, to hear that our small town is continuing to spread Christmas cheer this holiday season amid the current pandemic.

While many individuals are worried about the possible spread of COVID-19 during these festivities, I believe that this situation is being handled quite graciously as there are multiple courses of action that have been suggested.

As for these propositions, I believe that the preeminent option is one

example, to Republicans outlawing absentee vote tallying before Election Day, and then crying foul when the massive influx of ballots due to COVID couldn’t be counted immediately.

It’s due to Trump and his enablers shouting massive fraud where none exists. Their charges of misconduct are proving embarrassingly baseless when they arrive in court with no evidence to support the cases they've filed.

In reality, the Democrats need only to get out the vote to win elections legally, and Republicans rely on selective voter suppression, which is also legal, albeit unethical.

I see the latter as the real threat to fair elections.

For example, look at the Republican-imposed Texas photo ID requirement (Texas Board of Elections website): Concealed carry photo ID? Valid. Student photo ID? Sorry, not on the list.

It also happens that gun owners tend to be conservative. Students tend to be liberal.

Likewise, the fraud prevention measures mentioned in last week’s letter to the editor selectively and unnecessarily burden the disadvantaged who also happen to lean Democratic. One wonders if the Republicans would be so sanguine about fraud prevention if the law required that their prevention measures be non-discriminatory.

KEITH SELBO Warrenton

Baby shower for the community Kudos to Fauquier County’s Office of the Registrar and electoral board on a smooth election process raises $15,000 for families On behalf of the Rotary Club of Warrenton, I want to thank The Fauquier Times for partnering with us to throw a Baby Shower for The Fauquier Community Food Bank & Thrift Store. We were overwhelmed with the response from your readers and community members and estimate nearly $15,000 of items and cash donations were donated to help families with young children in our community. It is truly humbling to see our community rally when there is a need this great.

Just as important as the items donated, your support and coverage helped the community become aware of the specific needs for babies and young children at the food bank and other organizations that support young families and we know that this awareness will help fill the gap in the future.

If community members still want to donate, The Amazon Baby Registry is still live and will remain open; they just need to search the Amazon Baby Registries for Warrenton Rotary or Fauquier Community Food Bank and buy from there – items can be shipped directly to the Food Bank on Shirley Avenue to save the drive.

Again, we deeply appreciate The Times’ and our community’s support of this project! We honestly couldn’t have made this big of an impact without it!

THE REV. WES SHORTRIDGE, President, Rotary Club of Warrenton

Fauquier residents can take both reassurance and pride in our Office of the General Registrar, which administered and oversaw the recent election in our county.

I volunteered to observed the final vote tally in The Plains precinct, and also observe the verification and validation of more than 200 provisional ballots on the Friday following the election.

Approximate estimates of voter participation in Fauquier County during this election exceed 43,500 or 80% of those registered, a remarkably high participation rate, made easier by the extraordinary efforts our registrar’s office made to receive early ballots at the headquarters, plus open satellite voting offices in Vint Hill and Bealeton.

Of the total votes cast, it is estimated that more than 28,000 or nearly 65% were cast by early ballot.

Mr. Alex Ables, the general registrar, and his staff worked long, long hours during the approach to the election, on Election Day, and afterward, to ensure the process went smoothly. The Electoral Board – Ms. Jane Hurst and

Messrs. David Wiedenfeld and Robert Zwick – worked harmoniously in performance of their duties, an outstanding example of cooperation and comity in our civic affairs.

As a Democrat, I am disappointed my candidates lost in Fauquier, but I take great comfort that our county’s election process was free and fair. Praise to our Office of the General Registrar.

NIGEL OGILVIE The Plains

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Fauquier County high schools hope to allow each athlete’s family the chance to buy one or two tickets for home basketball games or wrestling matches. Tightened new state restrictions limit spectator sizes to 25. Gymnasiums would be cleared after JV games, then varsity spectators let in.

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Chad Hoffman named Fauquier High wrestling coach Falcons hire youthful assistant coach to replace successful Fisher

By Fred Hodge

Hoffman lauded Fisher’s approach to the sport and his wrestlers. “I was Chad Hoffman has big beyond impressed with shoes to fill. how coach Fisher ran his The 28-year-old Fauprogram,” pointing to quier High School special multiple facets. “What reeducation teacher has been ally stood out to me about tabbed as the Falcons’ new Coach was his ability to head wrestling coach. The reach the kids and get the announcement came at best out of them. the Nov. 9 Fauquier CounHoffman also praised ty School Board meeting Fisher’s knowledge of the when the 2020 Fauquier sport, belief in a strict wrestling team was hondiet plan and having a viored for winning the Class sion prior to each match: 4 state title in February.

“Also, he always harped Hoffman replaces about how important it is Doug Fisher, who won to have a great staff. We three state titles in his 10 believe we have the best years and spent 12 total staff in the state.” years on the FHS wresHoffman said knowing tling staff. Fisher guided the returning wrestlers and the Falcons to state titles having his fellow coachin 2020, 2015 and 2016 es return is an immense and was state runnerup COURTESY PHOTO factor in continuing the in 2014, 2017 and 2018.

New Fauquier High wrestling coach Chad Falcons’ run.

Fisher will Fisher went 150-70 in dual Hoffman was a football and wrestling star at remain in the program. meet competition and “No one likes to lose helped numerous Falcons Hazelton (Pa.) Area High. He was recruited to win individual district, Fauquier High by football coach Karl Buckwalter. and if you do you are in the wrong sport,” Hoffregion and state titles. His 150 wins stands in second place in school history man said. “The kids will be challenged. I want begin the 192 posted by Bryan Hurst (1999-2009). this team to continue to be competitive, mentally This will be just Hoffman’s second year on the tough, and disciplined. If we demonstrate these staff and at the school. He came to FHS in 2019 traits consistently throughout the upcoming seafrom his native Pennsylvania to become an assis- son, the winning and losing aspect will take care of itself. The future is bright.” tant football and wrestling coach.

Hoffman played football and wrestled at HaThe Falcons graduated a large senior class, yet zleton Area High School in Pennsylvania, which Hoffman is not cowed by the responsibility.

“Pressure is always good to have, in my opin- is 97 miles northwest of Philadelphia. He received ion,” Hoffman said. “I don’t feel pressure, but a football scholarship at Bloomsburg University. when you take over a successful program like He was a quarterback to start before transitioning to wide receiver for his final three seasons. He Fauquier, you know what the expectations are.

“You will do what it takes to continue where wrestled at 190 pounds in high school, garnering you left off. Fortunately, I have great support as all-region and all-state honors twice. He joined everyone on our staff is coming back,” he added. the Bloomsburg wrestling program briefly before Special to the Times

Liberty wins 7-on-7 football title over Fauquier

By Peter Brewington Times Staff Writer

Liberty won the “A” division title in an AAU-sponsored fall 7-on-7 football passing league, downing Fauquier in the championship game on Nov. 6 in Bealeton. Liberty’s “A” team finished 9-1-1, losing to Kettle Run in the second game, and later tying Skyline.

While pleased to win the no-contact league, Eagle coach Travis Buzzo is looking forward to the start of the rescheduled football season in February.

“I’m not doing cartwheels, we want to be successful with pads on,” said Buzzo. “At the end of the day the goal is a trophy in the real season, not 7-on-7.”

Liberty also won the “B” title over Fauquier, with Fauquier winning the “C” crown over Culpeper.

“Our Falcon teams were all in the finals,” said FHS coach Karl Buckwalter. “Everyone had a blast as it was a great way to work on our schematics and compete. We are looking forward to making it an annual event.”

Buzzo, like all coaches statewide, has been nervously eying the pandemic’s national worsening trend. Despite increased state regulations from the governor last week, the resumption of high school sports competition is still on target for next month, although spectator sizes will be reduced to 25.

Buzzo praised the county school system for such steps as the eventual installation of air purifiers in the locker rooms and enforcing standards as Fauquier County kids return to partial in-person classes. “The ones I see in school I see a huge difference in attitude. They’re happier,” he said.

Buzzo is counting the days until the football season starts: “80 days,” he said Monday.

Liberty should have a strong team led by quarterback Dylan Bailey and receiver Wyatt Hicks, who emerged as a star in the 7-on-7 season. Defensively, A.J. Johnson, Jordan Woodson and Keegan Shipe are returning blue chippers.

Buzzo notes holes have to be filled on the offensive line and at linebacker.

deciding to concentrate on the gridiron.

After graduating in 2017 with a degree in communication studies and a minor in management, he coached for two years at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa. He was on a recruiting trip to Dominion High School in Loudoun County where current Falcon football coach Karl Buckwalter was the head coach. Buckwalter, who was preparing to leave for Fauquier, offered Hoffman a job at Fauquier.

Hoffman said he was very interested in coming to Virginia, but there was risk involved because he did not have a teaching job. Buckwalter told him of a special education position. Hoffman interviewed and was hired as a provisional teacher.

He’s taking in a master’s degree program to earn full accreditation.

Hoffman will continue his football duties as the Falcon co-offensive coordinator and quarterback coach. “I’ve been coaching my entire life. I credit Coach Buckwalter for getting me out here to Virginia,” Hoffman said, adding. “Coach Fisher played a huge role in me coaching wrestling with him and the staff.

“The rest is history.”

Highland backcourt stars Brizzi, Salih sign

By Peter Brewington Times Staff Writer

Following up on their promises, Highland School boys basketball senior guards Angelo Brizzi and Yusef Salih signed national letters of intent with Villanova and the University of Idaho, respectively, last week.

Said Villanova coach Jay Wright about Brizzi, a 6-foot-3 sharpshooting point guard who became the target of an intense national recruiting push: “He is an excellent shooter who is capable of playing either guard position. We believe Angelo has all the ingredients needed to become a complete Villanova guard. We’re thrilled to welcome Angelo and his great family to Villanova.”

Brizzi was Delaney Athletic Conference MVP in 2019 and 2020. He also earned firstteam VISAA all-state honors last winter after averaging 20.3 points, 6.6 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 3.2 steals.

The 6-2 Salih is an all-around guard with an excellent jump shot, court vision and passing ability. He averaged 14.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists.

Said Idaho coach Zac Claus: “We are thrilled to welcome Yusef to our program. He is a terrific young man with a wonderful maturity. Yusef is incredibly driven and we are confident that he will have a meaningful impact here at Idaho.”

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Carolyn Long to James A. Mitchell, 1.5705 acres

Dorothy Soloway to Academy Street LLC, 2.4928 at 7163 Opal Road (Route 687) near Warrenton. acres at 11891 Marsh Road (U.S. 17) Bealeton.

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Randolph Bush II to Delores A. Slemp, 5038

Alan L. Stevas Successor TR to M. L.

Godwins Landing Drive, Remington. $365,000

Construction LLC, 5 acres near Weaversville. $100,000

Center District

108 Aviary St., Warrenton. $275,000

Kelly Road, Warrenton. $420,000

Marian H. Whitcomb TR to Liam N. McGhee,

Marshall District

7241 Mecklenburg Drive, Warrenton. $480,000

Robert Carlos Beller to Scott David Shafer, 7417

Scott District

Lost Creek Court, Marshall. $725,000

2 Aces Inc. to Nicolas Alberto Rodriguez, 6666

Louis Joseph Zambotti to Halbert Corey Harlow,

Kelly Road, near Warrenton. $480,000

7717 Churchill Court, Marshall. $400,000

Marie H. Finelli to Nery Larazzabal, 243 Carriage Lakeside Homes LLC to Samuel Joseph Bricker,

Robert M. Gordon Successor TR to James R.

Chase Circle, Warrenton. $550,000

3637 Dockside Drive, Warrenton. $589,900

Stokes TR, Sunnyside Farm, 18.7768 acres

Keith R. Kraus to Valerie A. Nieters, 727 Pine

Maria Spitz to Daniel Scott Loveridge, 6923

Tree Court, Warrenton. $318,500

Tulip Hill Drive. $800,000

Ellen Dee Brown to Ian Sellers, 95 Menlough

Charles Allan Zelsman to Virginia Carroll, 55570

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Cattail Court, near Warrenton. $577,500

Paul Arthur Marshall to Walter Ernesto Davila,

Jay B. Keyser Successor TR to Jean B. Hazel TR,

345 Horseshoe Lane, Warrenton. $505,000

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Andrew S. Wood to Elena Alexandra Oraseanu,

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6180 Newton Lane, Bealeton. $307,000

Garry Burnham to Chad W Wilcox, 3132 Lake

John N. Andrews to Katherine Julia Riordan, 183

Wesley Court, near Warrenton. $577,000

Marylu Zurbuchen to Jennifer Lopez, 7688

Norfolk Drive, Warrenton. $370,000

Wilson E. Buckingham to Auner N. Contreras

(Route 721), Marshall. $630,000

Wankoma Drive, Remington. $234,000

Pamela M. Nelson TR to Steven C. Spitz, 253

Lopez, 6776 Chestnut Oak Lane, near Warrenton.

Mark Peterson to Scott L. Quartucciom 9.7230

Ximena Cardenas to Andrew C. Thomas, 10860

Garnet Court, Warrenton. $405,000

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Elizabeth Ann Holmes to Kevin William Hand Jr., Kaleigh Henderson to Joshua Ray Clark, 7026

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on John S. Mosby Highway, in Upperville. $1,925,000 Charles T. Akre Jr.to Louis J. MarotaTR, 100.463 acres at 12473 Crest Hill Road, Hume. $3,750,000 Raymond S. Voorhees to Care Perfections Health Services LLC, 1.4662 acres at 7442 Foxview Drive, Warrenton. $844,500 Dennis Michael Harvey to Christopher L. Campbell, 10.6159 acres at 5276 Free State Road

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OBITUARIES Lieutenant General Anthony Lukeman, USMC (Ret) Lieutenant General Anthony Lukeman, USMC (Ret), 87, of Gainesville, VA died November 11, 2020. He was born March 24,1933 in Jamaica, NY to the late Gerald Lukeman and Marjorie Rice Lukeman.

He received a B.A. from Dartmouth College in 1954, and a Master’s degree from The George Washington University. He served on active duty in the Marine Corps for 35 years, and as the Executive Director of the Marine Corps Association for 10 years. He served his country with honor and distinction, including two tours in Vietnam, as a proud Marine. At the end of April of 1975 he helped organize and direct the evacuation of U.S. and Vietnamese citizens from Saigon.

Tony was a long time member of the Warrenton Presbyterian Church, where he taught High School Sunday School, and sang in the choir. He also enjoyed singing with the Warrenton Chorale. He loved the outdoors, golfing and orienteering in his younger years. A highlight of his life was playing a round of golf on the Old Course at St. Andrew’s, Scotland.

Tony is survived by his wife Mary Louise Burnett Lukeman, a son James Lukeman (Frances), daughters Carrie Wilcox (Jay) and Amy Honeycutt, a brother Alex Lukeman, 6 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. He was beloved by all who knew him, and highly respected for his strength of character, and selfless, giving nature.

A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 1pm at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, VA 20186.

Inurnment will follow at 2:30 pm at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road, Triangle, VA 22172 with military honors provided by the United States Marine Corps. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given at alz.org. A tribute wall is available at www.moserfuneralhome. com

Paul Alan Morrison Paul Alan Morrison passed away peacefully on November 3, 2020, at Prince William Hospital in Manassas, Virginia.

Born on June 11, 1958, Paul is survived by the love of his life of 24 years, Mary Beth. He is preceded in death by his father Dr. John Coulter Morrison of Jackson, Mississippi. He is survived by his mother, Rita Dickey Morrison, his brother Cody Morrison (Katie) of Oxford, Mississippi and his sister Hollidae Morrison, also of Jackson.

Paul was the founding and managing partner at Morrison, Ross and Whelan Attorneys at Law. Paul was a Neutral Case Evaluator, appointed by the Fauquier Circuit Court for over 15 years. Paul focused on solving problems and simplifying issues earning him the respect of his peers and the loyalty of his clients.

Paul received his Bachelor of Science degree with Honors from the University of Southern Mississippi and his law degree from Washington & Lee University as a Head Burke Scholar. Prior to establishing his present firm, Paul practiced law in Leesburg, Virginia where he was a member of the Board of Directors for the Loudoun County Bar Association. He was a member of the American Association for Justice and the Virginia Trial Lawyer’s Association and was admitted to practice before all Federal Courts in Virginia as well as the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.

Paul had a love for life, golf, music and was strong in his faith. He is remembered by family, friends, clients and colleagues for his generous spirit, quick whit and bright blue eyes. He will be missed by many.

A celebration of life will be scheduled for a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: American Cancer Society online at: https://secure.acsevents.org/site/ TR/Events/MosaicofHope?pxfid=2569284&fr_id=9910&pg=fund -- by mail: American Cancer Society, P.O Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital online at: https://www.stjude. org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html -- by phone at: 1-800-805-5856 or by mail at: 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 ASPCA: online at: https://secure.aspca.org/donate/donate or by phone at: 1-800-628-0028

Michael K. Tilford Michael Kristensen Tilford, of Warrenton, Virginia, died Tuesday, November 10, at his home in Warrenton.

Mike was born, July 22, 1958, in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. Surviving are his wife of 37 years, Jo Anne (Newman) Tilford; three sons, J.D. Humphreys (Dr. Jason Cottrell), Daniel Tilford, and Alexander Tilford (Jill); one sister, Linda Postigo (Fedor); two brothers, Mark Tilford and David Tilford; sister-in-laws, Judy Nooner and Pauline Press; and his nieces and nephews.

Mike was preceded in death by his father Thomas Tilford, mother Tove (Kristensen) Tilford, brother-in-law Ronnie Newman, mother-in-law Elizabeth Newman and father-in-law John Newman.

A funeral service will be held Sunday, November 22 at 1pm, at Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton (face masks required). Due to the pandemic, a recording will be made for those who request it.

Condolences may be expressed at www.moserfuneralhome.com.

Arlene Bee Tucker Arlene Bee Tucker passed away on November 13, 2020. She was born on October 22, 1940, in Ponca City, Oklahoma to James J. and Maude McLendon.

Arlene Bee McLendon was born into a very close, loving family. She was born, along with her two, now late brothers, Arthur Lee and Arlin Dee to parents who already had three older children. There was public pride in this part of Oklahoma for the McLendon triples as they grew up together and remained a common point of conversation, even until Arlene’s final days.

Arlene, Arthur and Arlin graduated from Ponca City High School in 1958. Arlene went on to graduate from Northern Oklahoma Junior College. Arlene met the love of her life when her sister invited her to attend a Bible class with her. The class for young married couples at the local Church of Christ was taught by an unmarried, John M. Tucker, Jr. Soon after, John and Arlene began dating and were married on October 8, 1960. John’s Army career meant they would have to move. While at Ft. Sill, OK, they had two children, one year apart, Bill and Teresa. They moved to Albuquerque, NM for a year where they had another daughter, Deborah. John and Arlene’s family later moved to Virginia.

Virginia was home to the Tucker family for the remainder of John and Arlene’s lives. After rental homes in Springfield, the family purchased a home in Manassas in 1970. The last three years of her active life, Arlene was a resident at the Oaks of Wellington. Over the years John was a deacon, then a trustee and elder at the Manassas Church of Christ, while Arlene until recently, worked for the India missions, the Manassas Church of Christ Preschool and the “Serving-by-Sewing” ministry at the church. Arlene’s family has always shared a love for music, singing in particular. She often sang in groups for events at the church and even enjoyed singing for a time in the Manassas Community Chorale. Arlene volunteered her time and talents to support Manassas City Schools during the many events and fundraisers for over 21 years, while six of her grandchildren were students.

In 1977, Arlene began her career with the Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce. In the beginning she was the only employee other than the Director. She proudly gave the Chamber 30 years of service in the business community as Office Manager. Even after retirement, she continued to support the office during their many public events.

Arlene was preceded in death by her loving husband John Melvin Tucker, Jr.; parents, James J. and Maude McLendon; siblings, J.R. McLendon (Lois), Jettie Scott (Clyde), Arthur McLendon and Arlin McLendon. Arlene is survived by one brother, James D. McLendon (Barbara) of Texas. Arlene is also survived by her children: William Tucker (Becky) of Oklahoma, Teresa Bryson (Barry) of Manassas, Deborah Binkley (David) also of Manassas; Grandchildren, Hannah Wagnon (Ross), Johnathan Tucker, Jessica Leasure (Heath), Julia Winegeart (Jonathan), Jillian Bryson, Andrew Binkley (Shelly), Benjamin Binkley (Kelly), Nathan Binkley (Joanna); Great grandchildren, Finnick Wagnon, Noelle Leasure, Zoe Leasure, and Jemma Winegeart and many loving nieces and nephews.

Arlene’s family invites friends and family to join them via the Manassas Church of Christ website for a live stream of the funeral service which will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at 10:00 AM at the Manassas Church of Christ at 8110 Signal Hill Road, Manassas, Virginia 20111. Interment will follow at Stonewall Memory Gardens.

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OBITUARIES Mark Anthony Dalton Mark Anthony Dalton, age 47, died on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 in Haymarket, VA. He was born on October 17, 1973 to Clyde Dalton and Olive Jean Day. He was a career Police Officer for over 25 years and currently employed with the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Mark was the proud recipient of the Eagle Scout award in his youth.

Mark is survived by his loving wife of 20 years: Dina Dalton; his Son: Michael Brother: Noah and a half-sister Annesa.

Family and friends will gather for a visitation on Saturday, November 21, 2020 from 10:00 A.M.- 11:00 A.M. at Pierce Funeral Home, located at 9609 Center Street. in Manassas, VA. Where a funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Burial will immediately follow the services at Brightview Cemetery, in Warrenton, Virginia.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the D.C. Fraternal Order of Police Condolences may be sent to www.Piercefh.com

Harold Ellis House Harold Ellis House, age 62, died Friday, November 13, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

Harold was born January 31, 1958 in Warrenton, Virginia to the late Ewing Michael House and Wilma Lee Wood House. He lived in Nokesville for most of his life and treasured his family, farm and community.

Growing up on his family’s dairy, Dutchland Farms, Harold cultivated a life long love of agriculture. As a member of the Prince William 4-H Dairy Club, he showed Holstein dairy cows at local and regional fairs. While a member of the Nokesville FFA club at Brentsville District High School, he was awarded the American Farmer Degree and was part of the dairy judging team that won the state contest in 1974; individually he placed 8th at the National Contest the same year. He continued his education at Virginia Tech graduating in 1980 with a BS in Dairy Science.

During his time there he was an active member of the Dairy Club and member of the Alpha Zeta Honor Fraternity.

Following graduation, Harold’s profession centered on dairy cattle genetics, working as District Sales Manager for Manco Genetics in Southwest Virginia. He was promoted to Sales Director, helping dairy farmers in the Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina area. In 1987, he returned to the family farm where he dedicated his life to developing the family dairy herd.

He also served the greater agriculture community as president of the Prince William/Fauquier Holstein Association, director of the Virginia Holstein Association, and Chairman of the Northern Virginia Farm Service Agency. He was currently serving on the board of directors for Genex Cooperative (URUS), a global company, affording him the opportunity to help shape the direction of animal agriculture genetics for years to come.

Additionally his service gave him opportunities to travel and meet farmers from around the world. He found this service with Genex to be especially meaningful and fulfilling.

Harold was raised in Greenwich Presbyterian Church, where he once served as a deacon, and also was an attendee at the Manassas Church of the Brethren.

Harold is survived by his High School sweetheart and wife of 42 years Donna Kline. They had three children, Daniel House and wife Rebecca (Weyers Cave, VA), Lora Vasquez and husband Javier (Manassas Park, VA), and Brian House and wife Laura (Union Bridge, MD) and 6 grandchildren, Bethany, Leo, Sasha, Hailey, Emma, Kathleen, and an additional grandson due in February. Harold’s grandchildren held a special place in his heart, Grandad could always make them laugh and smile. He had two brothers Paul House and wife Mary (Nokesville, VA) and Dale House and wife Lisa (Nokesville, VA). Harold is predeceased by his parents, his Sister Julia (Judy) Mayhugh, her husband William (Billy), and Sister-in-law, Flora House.

A Private Family Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, Nov, 18th at1:30 pm followed by interment at Valley View Cemetery. A live stream of the service will be available at www. greenwichpres.org/livestream and the family would be honored if you could join them virtually. Due to current limitations on gatherings, the family invites you to share memories of Harold via e-mail to Lora at Flutist625@gmail.com. Condolences may also be shared at www.piercefh.com In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to one of the following causes: Dairy Science Scholarship Endowment at Virginia Tech. Checks can be made out to the Virginia Tech Foundation, mailed to Virginia Tech Foundation 902 Prices Fork Road, Suite 4500, Blacksburg, VA 24061 with “Dairy Science Scholarship” written on the memo line.

Farthest Corners. Checks can be made out to Farthest Corners, mailed to Farthest Corners 15305 Vint Hill RD, Nokesville, VA 20181 with “Memorial Harold House” written on the memo line.

Douglas William Orye Douglas William Orye, 60, of Culpeper, Virginia died November 13, 2020, in his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Doug was born February 7, 1960 in Arlington, Virginia to Charles and Sandra Orye.

In 1979, Doug married his high school sweetheart Cheryl. He was a loving and caring husband. Together they have three children Amy, Steven, and Kevin. Doug was a proud father and loved spending time with his five grandkids.

Doug was a man of his word and valued hard work. In 1981 Doug started his electrical business, Apex Electrical. His hard work and dedication to his job brought him happiness and success over the past 39 years in business. His interests included civil war history, fishing, and collecting guns.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 41 years, Cheryl; his parents, Charles and Sandra Orye; his two sisters, Kim Metz and Karen Keyser; his three children Amy and John Wood, Steven and Sarah Orye, and Kevin Orye; and his five grandchildren John and Jacob Wood, and Thomas, Carter, and Ruby Orye.

A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 16095 Brandy View Lane, Culpeper, Virginia.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Culpeper and Brandy Station Emergency Services.

Judith Ann Bourgeois Judith Ann Bourgeois, age 79, passed away on (date) at her home in Haymarket, Virginia.

Judy was born on June 9, 1941 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Chester Peter and Imelda Rose (Kaminski) Skibinski.

As a twenty-year, Judy was the editor of a mid-sized town newspaper; she excelled at this position. As a military spouse, she held the family together during husband, Paul’s, frequent and lengthy absences. As President of the Officer’s Wives Club at Altus Air Force Base, she organized its charitable enterprises and became an accomplished speaker. In Northern Virginia, Judy managed the office and payroll for Allied Striping and the Benefits program for Systems Research Applications (SRA).

Survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Paul John Bourgeois; three children: Suzanne Bourgeois Foust and husband Thomas L Foust, Charles Paul Bourgeois and wife Darlene D. Couch, and Douglas John Bourgeois and wife Carol Loeffler; grandchildren: James Paul Bourgeois, Jeffrey Michael Worrell, Allyssa Marie Worrell, Justin Paul Bourgeois, Christopher Nicholas Bourgeois, Thomas Alan Bourgeois, Sarah Michelle Bourgeois and Joseph Anthony Bourgeois. Judy’s surviving siblings are: Susan Hyland and husband Patrick, Joseph Skibinski and wife Pamela, Mary Byrd and husband Randy, Jayne Parrish and husband David, Theodore Skibinski and wife, Lucy, and Kathy Merriweather.

The family received friends on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA, where a prayer service was held at 11:00 AM. Inurnment will be held at Place of Peace at a later date. *Due to the COVID-19, only family and close friends will be in attendance* Expressions of sympathy may take the form of flowers or you may donate to Jill’s House, 9011 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182 or Jillshouse.org https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/ show/NRTCMFGDXMNFKS62 Condolences may be sent to: www.piercefh.com

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Robert Jackson Fahy Robert Jackson Fahy, 78, of Locust Grove, Va., passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at his residence. Born on April 25, 1942 in Gouverneur, N.Y., he was the son of the late Frederick J. and Millicent Coleman Fahy. He was also preceded in death by his son David John Fahy.

Robert married Judith A. Appleby on July 10, 1965 in Norwich, N.Y. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Judith; daughter and her family, Michele Daniel-Shenk and husband, Kenny of Warrenton, Va., granddaughter Emily Shenk Debord and husband, Andrew of Linville, Va. and grandsons, Nathan Daniel of Naples, Fla. and Hunter Shenk of Warrenton, Va.; and daughter and her family, Susie Hammer and husband, Sean of Columbia, Md. and granddaughter Winter Hammer of Columbia, Md. A graduate of Colgate University, Robert received his Master’s Degree from Florida Tech. He worked for the Department of Defense in the Department of the Army as a Quality Assurance Specialist for 35 years.

He was a volunteer for the National Park Service at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville visitor centers and a life member of the Knights of Columbus.

A private funeral will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity or to the Alzheimer’s Association or MDS Foundation.

Online guestbook is available at johnsoncares.com.

Fred Martyr Banta III Fred Martyr Banta III passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 8, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimers. He was born May 21, 1953 in Weehawken, New Jersey.

He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Janeen of Manassas, Va. Three daughters Melissa Rector and husband Trey of Warrenton, VA., Mariann Lansdowne and husband Jermaine of Bristow, VA. and Jill Melvin and husband Steve of Manassas VA. Fred was also the cherished “Pop Pop” of TJ Rector and wife Shayna, Jared Rector, Kelsey Sivels, Christopher Lansdowne and Michael Melvin as well as great grandchildren Hampton and Leo. He is also survived by his sister Patti Montalvo and two brothers Kevin and Michael Banta.

Fred was preceded in death by his son, Joshua Banta, his parents Fred and Ruth Banta and his brother Thomas Banta and sister Susan Banta.

Before his long battle with Alzheimer’s you would find Fred working back in his workshop or spending time with family and friends. He loved camping and bonfires with family and friends.

Fred leaves a legacy which celebrated the simple pleasures in life and would shine when surrounded by those closest to him.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA 20110. A memorial service be held for family and friends at 4:00 pm with Rev. Dr. Billy G. Tatum officiating.

The family asks in lieu of flowers to please make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association at act.alz.org

DEATH TAKES NO HOLIDAYS One common and unfortunate miscalculation that people make with regard to funeral preplanning is that they are either too young or too healthy to begin thinking about making advance arrangements. It is a fact of life that death does not necessarily observe a timetable and can occur at any time. When it does, all individuals should have clearly defined plans in place that make their desires known. Otherwise, the burden falls on their family members to discern their intentions without them.

Decisions such as these are best not made during the emotionally charged period immediately following the death of a loved one. Nor is it enough to mention funeral decisions in a will, which is usually read after the funeral.

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There are no rules about what takes place at a living funeral..You can include features which are often part of a traditional funeral, such as a eulogy. Make the event personal – read their favorite poems, serve their favorite foods, play their favorite music. To learn about our services, please call MOSER FUNERAL HOME at (540) 347-3431. We invite you to tour our facility, conveniently located at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. We’ll also tell you about our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY, just outside of Warrenton.

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SUMMONS STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF AIKEN IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO. 2020-CP-02-01226 Kathryn Rhoad, as Attorney In Fact for Patricia Chelberg, Plaintiff, VS. David Cianni a/k/a David Martinez a/k/a David Cianni Martinez a/k/a David Cianni Aragon and Sol Cianni a/k/a Miriam Cianni a/k/a Miriam Guzman, Cardine Studios, LLC, Defendant(s).

TO: THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE NAMED: AND THE , PERSONS KNOWN TO HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE DEFENDANT PROPERTY: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the said Complaint on the Plaintiff(s) or his/her attorney(s), Ness & Jett LLC, at their office at 2878 Main Highway, P.O. Box 909, Bamberg, South Carolina, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and, if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original Complaint in this action was filed in the Office of the Aiken County, South Carolina, Clerk of Court on 6/30/2020. Plaintiff seeks to void Defendant David Cianni Aragon’s interest in real property, thereby clearing the title of Defendant Cardine Studio, LLC’s, judgment lien from the same.

Adam C. Ness P.O. Box 909; Bamberg, SC 29003 T (803) 245-5178 ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF

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TOWN OF WARRENTON NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Warrenton will hold their Regular Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 6:30 PM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 21 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia. There are no scheduled Public Hearings.

The Town of Warrenton does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Town Hall meeting facilities are fully accessible. Any special accommodations can be made upon request 48 hours prior to the meeting.

A copy of the ordinance is available for review at the Town’s Administrative Offices, 21 Main Street, and can be examined by those interested Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

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Having been requested by J. William Gray, Jr., Counsel to the Executor for the Estate of Michael G. Fleniken, deceased (Fiduciary#CWF2016-141), to appoint a time and place for receiving proof of debts and demands, Gary M. Pearson, Commissioner of Accounts for the Circuit Court of Fauquier County, hereby notifies all interested persons that I have fixed December 3, 2020 at 10:30 A.M., as the time and my office at 9 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 as the place, for receiving proof of debts and demands against said decedent or said decedent’s estate pursuant to Virginia Code Section 64.2-550.

On this 5th day of November, 2020, I have caused this notice (1) to be posted at the front door of the Courthouse of Fauquier County, Virginia, and (2) to be delivered to The Fauquier TimesDemocrat, Warrenton, Virginia, for publication once in that newspaper’s issue on November 18, 2020, both of which lastmentioned dates are more than ten days before the date stated above for receiving proof of debts and demands.

Public Notices V I R G I N I A: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FAUQUIER COUNTY Terry L. Mudd and others Plaintiffs CIVIL NO. 20-480 v.

Unknown Heirs of Sterling Welcome and Catherine Gertrude Welcome All of the heirs, devisees and successors (and their spouses and creditors) of Sterling Welcome and Catherine Welcome, deceased; who are all believed to be dead; and any and all persons who have or claim to have, or who might have, any interest in two tracts of land near Cobbler Mountain Road (Route 731) near Delaplane, Marshall Magisterial District, Fauquier County, Virginia, one tract of 5 acres deeded to Sterling Welcome in Deed Book 93, page 487 (Tax Map Pin #6040-37-8503-000), and an adjoining tract of 0.46 acres, deeded to Catherine Gertrude Welcome in Deed Book 177, page 139 (Tax Map Pin #6040-37-9815-000), who are all made parties hereto as PARTIES UNKNOWN. Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The objects of this Cause are to quiet title to the property, terminating the interests of all other persons; to remove any clouds on title; and for such other relief as equity may require. And the Complaint stating that there are or may be persons, whose names are unknown, interested in the subject to be disposed of, and briefly describes the nature of such interest, which persons have been made defendants by the general description of “PARTIES UNKNOWN”. It is therefore ORDERED that this Order be published once a week for four successive weeks in the Fauquier Times and that the said parties do appear on or before the 13th day of December, 2020 in the Clerk’s Office of this Court and do what is necessary to protect their respective interests herein.

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Brandy B. Bartholomew, Deputy Clerk WE ASK FOR THIS: Robert deT. Lawrence, IV VSB#03779 Antonio R. Benedi VSB#86977 Walker Jones, P.C. 31 Winchester St. Warrenton, VA 20186-2896 540-347-9223 Counsel for Plaintiffs

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The Fauquier County Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on November 24, 2020 at 4 P.M., in the Warren Green Bldg., 1st Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, VA, on the following proposed fines and fees for checkout of computer laptop devices: 1) Overdue fines: $5/hour, not to exceed $25; and 2) $5 processing fee for lost or damaged item.

Copies of the proposed fines and fees are available during business hours at: Warrenton Library, 11 Winchester Street, Warrenton, VA; the Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton, VA; and the John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Rd., Marshall, VA. Anyone wishing to be heard on the above are requested to be present at the public hearing.

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NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS DECEMBER 3, 2020 The Fauquier County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2020 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia to consider the following item: SPECIAL PERMIT – #SPPT-20-013977 – SAMUEL L. & CONNIE I. ROGERS (OWNERS/APPLICANTS) – GENERATION GRACE CHURCH – An application for a Category 6 Special Permit to allow a place of worship, PIN 6969-18-1857-000, located at 4385 Grove Lane, Marshall District, Marshall, Virginia. (Kara Krantz, Staff) The application materials can be found on the Land Development Online Portal at: https://commdevpay. fauquiercounty.gov/Energov_Prod/SelfService#/home.

Approximately one week prior to the public hearing, staff reports for all items will be available online at: http://agenda. fauquiercounty.gov/. To arrange a time to review files in person, please contact the Department of Community Development’s Planning Office at (540) 422-8210, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Due to the threat to public health and safety of the residents of Fauquier County from exposure to COVID-19, and pursuant to the County’s emergency continuity of government ordinance adopted April 9, 2020, citizens are encouraged to participate virtually in this process. The meeting may be viewed on Fauquier County Government Channel 23 and livestreamed at http://fauquier-va.granicus.com/ ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1.

Citizens desiring to participate in the meeting remotely are required to register in advance. Instructions are available on the County website at: www.fauquiercounty.gov/ BZAVirtualMeeting.

Comments will be limited to three minutes. Participants will be required to wear a face covering and maintain strict social distancing measures that may involve waiting in line outside of the building.

Fauquier County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request. Citizens requiring reasonable accommodation for disabilities should contact Meredith Meixner, Planning Associate, at (540) 422-8210.

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