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Councilman-elect says he’ll curb data centers, boost transparency But stopping the Amazon project will prove difficult Hunter Savery

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

Nearly a year after the Warrenton Town Council voted to approve a special use permit for an Amazon data center, many residents remain opposed to that decision and expressed their frustration at the polls by electing Eric Gagnon in the town’s Nov. 7 special election. Gagnon, 65, a retired publisher and vociferous data center opponent, said he believes he tapped into a sense of collective grievance among Warrenton residents who felt sold out by the town council. Voter turnout in the race was just over 50%, which was higher than the countywide 48%. Only 32 votes separated Gagnon from his opponent Karen Lavarnway. But because only 733 ballots were cast

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Eric Gagnon won the special election for Warrenton town council. in the race, Gagnon won with about 52% of the vote compared to Lavarnway’s 48%. “Voters said that they like

living in Warrenton as a small town,” Gagnon told the Fauquier Times. “They want to see more trust and transparency from their government.” Gagnon had harsh words for the town’s handling of the Amazon data center decision, saying: “The town basically steamrolled over their citizens.” When Gagnon is sworn in early next month, he will join three other like-minded town councilmembers who voted against the Amazon permit, resulting in what could be a new 4-3 anti-data center majority on the council. But stopping the project may prove difficult. Gagnon acknowledged that it will likely take a win in court for the issue to return to the town council for a direct up and down vote. If that does happen, Gagnon says he will be an unequivocal “no” vote.

See TURKEYS, page 2

See BARRETT, page 4

At Mountainside Montessori, tending animals helps middleschoolers learn about business, life, serving the community

On a warm morning in early November, students in the Mountainside Montessori Adolescent Program are pulling out hoses, carrying bags of feed, filling troughs and checking on the pigs, chickens and turkeys COURTESY PHOTO

Silas Hibbard, a seventhgrade student at Mountainside Montessori in Marshall, with one of the student-raised turkeys.

By Cher Muzyk

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

on their Marshall campus. They talk to the turkeys as they clean and fill their water and pass feed over the fence to one another. “They’re goofy and hang out in a clump,” an eighth grader said of the turkeys. “You can yell at them, and they talk back.” The students have a favorite, the biggest tom, which they’ve named Squidward. “But we know he’s going to end up on a plate,” a seventh grader said.

Raising turkeys, learning lessons By Beth Raisin

46 dogs seized from Fauquier home put down A jury found Fauquier County dog breeder Irina Barrett guilty of 60 misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals on Friday after a week-long tri- Irina Barrett al in Fauquier County Circuit Court. Each conviction could result in a sentence of up to one year in jail for a maximum of 60 years behind bars. But the 12-member jury also found Barrett, 45, not guilty of three felony animal abuse charges tied to the dog breeding operation she ran out of her Broad Run home, where 75 dogs were seized from filthy conditions in January 2020. The difference between the misdemeanor and felony charges has to do with the element of intent. For the misdemeanors, the prosecution only had to prove that dogs were “ill-treated” in Barrett’s care or that Barrett deprived dogs “of necessary food, drink, shelter or emergency veterinary treatment.” To convict Barrett of the three felony counts, the jury had to agree that Barrett willfully inflicted inhumane injury on three dogs connected to those charges. Each of the three had to be put down because of health conditions. Based on its verdict, the jury did not find that Barrett intended to harm her dogs.

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Raising turkeys, learning lessons TURKEYS, from page 1 The turkeys, the eggs—and later, the pigs—are sold as part of the adolescents’ microeconomy, providing funds for activities and trips. Adolescent Director Theo Grayson said the program provides an opportunity to talk about where food comes from and its carbon footprint. “These turkeys have been within a 10-mile radius their whole life,” she said. “And they have a good life—on grass, in a large area.” Ayrshire Farm in Upperville donates the broad-breasted bronzes, a heritage breed that has a mixture of white and dark meat, and the birds return to Ayrshire for processing. The students provide all the care, including on weekends and school breaks. They help build the roost and fencing and learn to notice signs of injury or illness. They also learn related business skills, such as QuickBooks, which a ninth grader is running this year and will teach to other students, and they make decisions on when to spend money on new feeders or other items. Three of the 25 turkeys did not sell this year, so the group discussed what to do with the extras, ultimately deciding to offer them to the Fauquier Community Food Bank. “We talk about how you participate and support your community when you have privileges that others don’t,” Grayson said. “We try to instill, as humans, what should be your contribution to the world.” Parting with the turkeys they’ve raised for months is a lesson in itself, Grayson said. “It gives them an opportunity to be closer to death,” she said. “As a society, we’re socialized to fear that, but it’s a natural process, and we take the fear and unknown out of that.” The microeconomy includes other projects, such as sales of wreaths, holiday baskets, hot lunches and community breakfasts, and it funds

activities like a camping trip for bonding at the beginning of the year and an international trip taken each spring by the ninth graders to places like South Africa, Ecuador, Costa Rica or Peru. “The school classroom budget is $500, so the kids raise money for anything else,” Grayson said, adding that past funds have paid for a printer, a broom, a refrigerator, always with the students pricing and selecting the items. The group works with local businesses like Tri-County Feeds in Marshall, where it purchases its hog feed, and Tractor Supply, which gave them a deal on chicks. They also use equipment donated by members of the community and work together to modify or repair items as needed. “We instill that the partnership goes both ways,” Grayson said. “We write thank-you cards where they don’t just sign their name but say what they’re thankful for.” As part of its community involvement, the school partners each year with Field & Main restaurant in Marshall for a Seedlings dinner, with seats available for purchase to the public. Students prepare and serve the dinner with the Field & Main professional chefs using meat from the pigs they raised. For the students, active work on the farm, at the restaurant or as part of their Adopt-A-Highway commitment on Belvoir Road not only engages them with the community but fulfills many requirements of this age group, according to the Montessori model. Education pioneer Maria Montessori developed a new teaching method in the early 1900s Italy. Montessori placed an emphasis on the physical environment for learning and a belief that young children are capable of directing their own learning through their individual interests. Farm work, then and now, fits well with her approach. “It really meets the needs of their growing bodies, to lift heavy things and dig holes, big muscle work,” she said.

Intellectually, the work involves the kind of problem-solving Montessori hoped young students would encounter as they explored their own interests and those of their peers. “They are consistently resolving issues, compromising, figuring out what will work,” Grayson said. “It’s a ton of collaboration.” The goal, she said, isn’t necessarily to raise farmers but to learn responsibility for something beyond yourself. And they do learn about animals, food and life. “The new students learn not to attach as if these were pets; they learn they have a different purpose,” Grayson said. “It’s about being connected with your food, where it comes from and how it’s raised and learning how to support your community as a consumer when choosing food, shopping locally.” They also learn by trial and error. “They’re practicing how to be adults and making mistakes in a safe environment,” she said. “It helps them navigate this delicate stage of life.” For many students, especially those coming from places outside of Fauquier like Gainesville, Centreville or Haymarket, the experience is their first hands-on exposure to agriculture, and there can be a big learning curve. “Some kids are scared to even interact with the animals when they arrive, and they go from ‘I don’t do bugs and dirt’ to hanging out with the pigs,” Grayson said. “It’s wonderful to see the power of connection.” When the turkeys escape their enclosure— not uncommon—chasing them down becomes a highlight of the day. “There’s an art to getting them back in,” said one student. They also appreciate the opportunity to take a break, mental or physical, to visit the animals or work outside. “It’s nice to be able to be outside and hang out with the animals,” an eighth grader said, “and not always be in the classroom.”

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Fauquier school board shifts toward parents’ rights

After election surprises, some question what’s next for transgender students, book policies By Anya Sczerzenie

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

After two incumbent school board members were defeated in close races on Nov. 7, the Fauquier County School Board has a new majority with three candidates who have expressed support for “parent’s rights” policies, a shift that could mean a change of direction on issues like transgender student rights and restrictions on books some deem unsuitable for kids. The two newly elected members— Steve Lewis and Danielle Dean— were not officially endorsed by the conservative parents’ organization Moms for Liberty but have staked out some positions that the group supports. Nationally, Moms for Liberty is known for its efforts to challenge books its members deem offensive. The Fauquier County Moms for Liberty group has encouraged the school board to allow parents to restrict access to books for their own children, according to chairwoman Jamie Hinkle. One defeated incumbent, Stephanie Litter-Reber, who served as the board’s chair, has complained that she was unfairly targeted by conservative activists as a “Republican in name only” despite a record she believed was consistent with the party’s posi-

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tions, potentially tipping a close election against her and other incumbents. The race in the Marshall District was particularly close. Dean unseated longtime Marshall District School Board Representative Duke Bland by only 48 votes. Dean garnered 50.08% of the vote compared to Bland’s 49.28%. Turnout in Marshall, at more than 50%, may have been fueled by the highly competitive county supervisor race in which Republican Regan Washer defeated independent Mike Focazio. Washer, a strong supporter of former President Donald Trump, drove many conservative voters to the polls. In the Lee District, turnout was only about 34%. Lewis garnered about 52% of the votes cast compared to Litter-Reber’s 48%. Lewis won by 134 of the 3,486 votes cast. Turnout there was about 45%, according to official results from the Virginia Department of Elections. In the Scott District, incumbent Clay Campbell beat his challenger Larry Blocker with nearly 78% of the votes cast.

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In an interview after the election, Litter-Reber told the Fauquier Times she is worried about the newly elected school board members’ approach to polices on transgender students and access to sensitive library books. “I’m very nervous about the future of what’s going to happen with the books,” she said. “I have no problem with parents who are very conservative restricting their own children, but (the school board) should not make that decision for other families.” Litter-Reber also said she expects Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s model policies for transgender students to be the first thing the newly elected school board brings up for reconsideration in January. In August, the school board decided not to adopt the new policies, saying the school division already complied with the state laws underlying them. The decision gave school administrators the flexibility to deal with each transgender student and their family individually and according to their needs, Litter-Reber said. The board followed

the advice of school division attorneys when they decided not to adopt Youngkin’s model policies, she said. “I do feel that our new school board won’t be as willing to listen to legal counsel,” she said. It’s not yet clear if the new school board will revisit the policies. Lewis declined to comment on them, and neither Dean nor Campbell responded to a request for comment. Litter-Reber wrote a letter to the editor of the Fauquier Times after the election complained of “dishonesty and deceit” from opponents of her campaign who falsely claimed in a widely shared text that she was a Democrat. “The irony here is striking,” she wrote. “Fauquier County had a qualified and principled conservative candidate in place—someone who made well-informed decisions based on facts, laws, community input and the best interests of our children. Yet, this candidate was discarded.” The county Republican committee did not issue an endorsement in the Lee District race because both Litter-Reber and Lewis are Republicans, according to Greg Schumacher, chairman of the Fauquier County Republican Committee. The committee endorsed all the incoming school board members except Lewis. Schumacher said the party does not expect the board to revisit the model policies for transgender students. See SCHOOL POLICY, page 6

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Jury convicts dog breeder of animal abuse BARRETT, from page 1 In emotional court testimony last week, Fauquier SPCA Executive Director Devon Settle and veterinarian Dr. Elizabeth Krause recounted the putrid conditions inside Irina Barrett’s Broad Run home back on Jan. 28, 2020, when sheriff’s deputies seized 75 dogs suffering from neglect as well as 57 chickens, three turtles, two guinea pigs and a parakeet. Law-enforcement officers obtained a warrant to search Barrett’s home, located on Beverleys Mill Road, after Barrett brought a gravely ill dog named Yeva to a Maryland veterinarian for treatment. The dog later died, and the vet and his staff suspected abuse and neglect, according to court testimony.

Inhumane conditions, sick dogs

On the witness stand on Tuesday, Nov. 14, Settle recounted walking through Barrett’s home and seeing dozens of dogs, mostly Doberman pinschers and French bulldogs, crammed into old, rusting crates with little space to move. There was no dog food or water in any of the crates. The home was filthy, and the stench forced deputies to take breaks to go outside to get fresh air as the dogs were being removed. In the garage, deputies also found a box of dead puppies, “each wrapped in newspaper,” Settle tes-

tified. The puppies were “different breeds, different ages and different stages of decomposition,” she said. Krause testified about the condition of the dogs when they were first taken from Barrett’s home to the SCPA shelter and also after they had received intense medical intervention. On intake, several of the dogs were very sick due to prolonged neglect and the presence of untreated illnesses, Krause said. Many were dangerously underweight and lethargic due to lack of access to appropriate food, she said. Krause said dogs suffered from conditions including weeping abscesses; nasal discharge; respiratory infections, including coughing and pneumonia; broken and worn-down teeth; eye ulcers, discharge and scarring; ear infections; and hair loss. Many of the dogs suffered from genetic issues, as well, she said. During the three years since the raid, 46 of the 75 dogs removed from Barrett’s home have had to be euthanized due to various illnesses, Krause testified.

Defense: Conditions were unintended

Because the foul conditions in Barrett’s family home, in which her husband and children also resided, were for the most part uncontested. Barrett’s defense attorney, Trey Mayfield, presented evidence and arguments aimed at proving that Barrett did not willfully place her dogs in inhumane conditions. Barrett took the stand in her own defense on Thursday, Nov. 16, and tes-

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tified for a full day. Barrett said that she was born in Moscow, Russia, where she said she earned two master’s degrees before getting married and moving with her husband to Texas and later to Broad Run, Virginia, in 2009. “I’ve always loved dogs, especially Dobermans,” Barrett testified. Barrett said she was a dog walker as a child and convinced her parents to get her a Doberman puppy in 1995 when she was a teenager. She said she traveled Europe showing her dogs. After moving to the U.S., she bred her first litter of Doberman puppies in 2006. “Back then, we didn’t know anything about breeding,” she testified. “It was fun raising puppies.” Two years later in 2008, she began importing dogs from Russia and Ukraine to sell in the U.S. After buying a large home in Broad Run in 2009 on five acres with a barn, she began breeding there in 2011, she said. “It was lovely,” Barrett said. “But at some point, I realized that it wasn’t professional enough.” That’s when she said she bought land in West Virginia and built a kennel there to house her breeding operation. She said she transferred all the adult dogs to the new facility in 2013 and kept just their six family pets at their home in Warrenton. Over time, however, Barrett testified that she transferred more and more dogs back to her home in Warrenton. She said she would take any “special needs dogs” who needed extra care, as well as pregnant mothers who were soon to give birth. She would raise the puppies until they were ready to be sold at around 10 weeks old, she said. Barrett said she was also still importing dogs, so those dogs would stay in her home to be quarantined before joining the rest in West Virginia, she said. In the months leading up to the seizure, a series of illnesses befell the breeding facility in her home, starting during fall 2019 that included a massive hookworm outbreak and canine coronavirus brought via a shipment of four French bulldogs that arrived together, she said on the witness stand. Barrett testified at length that she sought advice from several vets and tried to get the intestinal illnesses under control by giving the dogs deworming medications, feeding the dogs probiotics and administering her own mix of herbal supplements in yogurt. But still, all the dogs got very sick. Most suffered from bloody diarrhea and some from vomiting and lack of appetite, she said. “This was a breeder’s worst nightmare,” Mayfield said during the defense’s closing arguments. “These dogs were crapping their insides out, so yeah, a lot of these dogs were thin because of the corona and hookworm.” “There is no market for sick dogs. There is no market for emaciated dogs,” Mayfield said. “She kept track of the dogs’ poop. Who does that? Somebody who really cares—a lot.” Regarding the three dogs that passed away from various illnesses, forming the basis for the three felony charges, Mayfield argued the prosecution hadn’t proved intent. “There wasn’t a shred of evidence

that Barrett willfully inflicted anything on Yeva,” Mayfield said. “She took the dog to the vet.”

Prosecution: Abuse was ‘systemic’

Michelle Welch, a senior assistant attorney general who was assigned as a special prosecutor for the Fauquier County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office, stressed the filthy conditions inside the home, highlighting the presence of feces-encrusted crates and diarrhea-covered floors, which she said created unhealthy conditions that both sickened the dogs and kept them from recovering. She also argued that Barrett’s failure to provide a clean and sanitary environment as well as access to fresh water, food and proper veterinary care resulted in repeated, uncontrollable intestinal illnesses—and that Barrett knew what she was doing. “What you don’t do for animals is willful when it becomes systemic,” Welch said during the prosecution’s closing argument. To drive home her theory of the case, Welch reminded the jury of one of the most jaw-dropping pieces of evidence in the trial—that Barrett’s son had discovered dog vomit on his bed that contained half-digested, partially cremated puppy remains. Barrett testified at trial that her husband made large bonfires to cremate puppy remains, which she says is an appropriate way to dispose of dogs that die as part of the breeding operation. The vomiting dog apparently had gotten into the remains. The jury deliberated for less than four hours before reaching its verdict. Barrett showed no emotion when the verdict was read. She will be back in court on March 7, 2024, for sentencing before Judge James E. Plowman, Jr., who presided over the case. Barrett faces from one day to 12 months in jail for each of the 60 misdemeanor convictions. The time could be served concurrently, depending on the judge’s discretion. In an interview after the trial, Settle said she is glad justice was done after a long three years and 11 months. “Sixty counts of animal cruelty are a lot. I can understand the jury having sympathy, and I think that’s why they didn’t (convict her of) the felonies, even though I think the felonies were warranted,” Settle said. Krause said that while she was happy with the outcome of the misdemeanors she was “disappointed in the verdicts on the felony counts.” “We have been dealing with the suffering for the last four years,” Krause said. Settle said that the surviving dogs are all in foster homes but remain in legal limbo. Their fate will be decided in a separate legal proceeding. A seizure hearing is set for March 7, 2024, the same date as Barrett’s criminal sentencing. “We still take care of all their medical expenses,” Settle said, noting that costs are already at least $1.5 million. “They still come to our clinic for anything they need. We’re still paying for them.” Reach Cher Muzyk at cmuzyk@ fauquier.com

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Councilman-elect says he’ll curb data centers, boost transparency GAGNON, from page 1 The activist group Citizens for Fauquier County, along with 10 residents, filed a lawsuit in March challenging the town council’s approval of the Amazon data center. The suit claims the council violated the town’s zoning code and comprehensive plan by approving the permit. If the lawsuit fails, there are seemingly few avenues to directly block the data center’s construction. One hurdle Amazon may need to clear is the question of whether or not the data center will require an electrical substation or switching station at its Blackwell Road site. The permit does not allow for a substation on the 40-acre property, and Amazon could have to seek an amendment from the town council to install one. Whether an amendment would be needed for a smaller switching station has not yet been determined, town staff said Friday. The town is waiting for Amazon to clarify whether it will need one in the company’s next site plan filing. If additional approval is required from the town council, Gagnon said he would vote no on that, too, to try to block the project. Looking beyond Amazon, Gagnon said he would like to secure a ban on future data center development through the town’s zoning code. He said data centers should be

limited to a small number of “appropriately zoned sites” that will preserve the county’s rural character. “My main goal in everything I do is to safeguard (Warrenton residents’) health, safety and welfare,” Gagnon said. Gagnon puts great importance on keeping his neighbors informed. As part of his campaign, he began publishing “Warrenton Ward 5 Street News,” a newsletter in which he raises questions and concerns he has heard from his neighbors. Drawing on his experience as a publisher, Gagnon designs and authors the newsletters himself. The newsletters have sparked public debate on issues ranging from the proposed Hero’s Bridge Village, a plan to build 41 affordable duplex units on land owned by Warrenton United Methodist Church, to the future of Warrenton Middle School. Though the content in the newsletters is sometimes speculation about what may happen rather than straight facts, Gagnon said he thinks the newsletter is an important way to keep his neighbors informed. He said he plans to keep publishing it. Newsletters, in fact, maybe have been the key to his victory, he said. “Everyone really likes them, and they like learning about issues in our neighborhood and town,” he said. The newsletters are part of Gagnon’s push for greater transparency on the town council. He wants to be open and available to his constituents and for them to know exactly what he is doing on the council.

Ahead of the December town council meeting, Gagnon plans to publish an “agenda of action items” that he believes will receive support from other council members. He declined to offer specifics but said he expects to roll out the plan very soon. One issue likely to return to the town council is the decision to purchase the Warrenton horse show grounds with funding with the American Rescue Plan Act. The deal has foundered in recent weeks, and some community leaders, like former council member and mayoral candidate Renard Carlos, have encouraged the town to use the money in other ways. Gagnon is no fan of the proposed deal and believes town residents are not either. “There is basically no support for the horse show ground deal among our neighbors,” Gagnon said, adding he would rather use the money to address other issues. Gagnon questioned the social benefit of the town spending $1.6 million on the horse show grounds in the face of needed repairs of the town’s wastewater treatment plant and its lack of affordable housing. “If water and sewer repairs are so pressing, and I believe they are, why not use the money for that?” He also praised Habitat for Humanity’s efforts to provide affordable housing on Haiti Street in Warrenton. “Either Habitat or water and sewer repairs would have a far greater social benefit for the town,” he said. The special election came about when former Ward 5 council member

Kevin Carter was appointed to the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors after former Center District supervisor Chris Granger resigned due to conflict-of-interest concerns. Granger is married to former Warrenton town manager Brandie Schaefer, who resigned to take a job with Amazon. Town Councilman John B. “Jay” Heroux III was appointed to replace Carter and was running for re-election until August, when he bowed out saying he was frustrated by what he considered a lack of civil discourse during the campaign. Heroux’s vote to approve the Amazon special use permit made him a lightning rod for anti-data center activists. One week after the election, Mayor Carter Nevill offered a Thanksgiving message asking for the town to come together in the wake of “a very divisive election.” “Our triumphs far outweigh the obstacles that people will throw in our faces, and it’s time to start putting that which unites us first and work together because our problems are tiny compared with what we see out in the world,” Nevill said at the Town Council’s November meeting. The post-election calm will not last long. In 2024, town council seats representing all five wards will be up for re-election. Only the mayor and two at-large council members will keep their seats until 2026. Lavarnway told the Fauquier Times Friday that she is already working on a 2024 bid for the Ward 5 seat. “We’re just getting started,” she said. Reach Hunter Savery at hsavery@fauquier.com

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stories to tell in Fauquier County. We are a source of critical information, and most of the time we are simply doing the important work of helping inform the decisions that readers like you make to navigate your lives. But sometimes we can provide a lightning bolt of inspiration for our readers. As the new publisher of this storied newspaper, I came to Fauquier County for two big reasons—the community support for local journalism and the quality of the Times’ work. What happened here is extraordinary. A group of local people came together to create a plan to sustain quality journalism in this community. They facilitated the creation of a nonprofit organization—the Piedmont Journalism Foundation— and the purchase of the newspaper, then invested in modernizing it and building a path to keep it viable. This was incredibly forward thinking. A Northwestern University study just showed that since 2019, an average of two local newspapers per week closed, continuing a yearslong long trend. A third of all newspapers in the U.S. will have

Fauquier school board shifts toward parents’ rights SCHOOL POLICY, from page 3 “As School Board Chairman Litter-Reber stated previously, the board did not vote to adopt Governor Youngkin’s model policies as they determined we were already complying with the model policy’s state codes, and we only needed to update a couple of practices regarding bathroom signage and student records,” Schumacher said. The Youngkin administration’s model policies mandate that schools inform parents if their children seek counseling for gender identity issues and prohibit schools from allowing students to use different names and pronouns without their parents’ permission. Advocates for LBGTQ students say the policies could hurt students if they are “outed” to unsupportive parents. Other parts of the model policies—such as requiring students to use the bathroom facilities that match their gender at birth—run counter to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in the Gavin Grimm case, which established that students have a legal right to use facilities that correspond with their gender identity. Schumacher also said the local Republican

closed by 2025. Communities like ours are losing their local information sources. Some of these news organizations have been serving their communities for more than 200 years like the Fauquier Times. But there’s another side to the story. The best days for local news may be ahead of us, not behind us. That’s because a lot of very smart people have been working very hard to invent new, nonprofit models of local news. And some of the new approaches they are pioneering are leading to news reporting that is more connected to local communities and more reflective of them and their needs and interests. We can learn from them and learn new ways to succeed in local news. Today, our news organization is sustained by a combination of community support from online and print subscriptions, advertising by local businesses and governments and generous gifts from donors. That support has kept the quality of the journalism produced by our small team unusually strong for a news organization of its size. The Fauquier Times earlier this year was named the best newspaper of its size in Virginia for the sixth consecutive year. Our deeply committed team consistently wins awards for its reporting, writing, photography and graphic design. Over the last year, our journalists have brought key issues to light to inform important debates and critical decisions for both community leaders and local citizens. And there’s much to look forward to in 2024.

“While some parents oppose support for LGBTQ students, others want to encourage our LGBTQ youth to feel safe and valued in our schools and to grow into whoever they’re meant to be.” ANDREA MARTENS FUSE member, parent

committee is pleased with the current school board’s approach to sexually explicit library books and classroom materials and defended the local Moms for Liberty group, which he said “championed the dialogue” and “simply want to control what materials their children have access to.” “Groups that oppose such controls label the advocates for these policies to be ‘book banners,’” he said. “No one I know of wants to ban any books.” Dean said she would largely follow the school board’s existing policy on explicit materials but said she remains concerned about “pornographic” materials in schools. “I intend to continue to press for parameters regarding adult content books in our schools to include books that contain pornographic pictures and language,” Dean said. “It is my intention to

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include parents in discussions and ensure they have a voice in the education of their students.” Hinkle, the local Moms for Liberty chair, said she hopes the new board will continue to work on the library book policy. “There’s always room for improvement,” Hinkle said. “There has been a lot of conversation about book-rating systems (and) a weeding-out policy for explicit books that are not being checked out. With limited funds, what kind of materials are our librarians investing in?” Fauquier United to Support Education, or FUSE, a nonpartisan group of parents and teachers who advocate for more state and local funding for public schools, is calling for the new board to approach these issues with sensitivity. “I hope that when they speak of parent’s rights, they remember that we have a diverse group of parents in Fauquier County,” FUSE member Andrea Martens, told the school board after the election. “Many parents believe in diversifying the curriculum in order to broaden their children’s worldview and help them build empathy. While some parents oppose support for LGBTQ students, others want to encourage our LGBTQ youth to feel safe and valued in our schools and to grow into whoever they’re meant to be.” Jill Palermo contributed to this report. Reach Anya Sczerzenie at asczerzenie@fauquier.com

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PHOTOS BY AIMEE O’GRADY

Left: Swedish artist Bruno Liljefors is among the “Big Four” 19th century painters featured in the National Sporting Library & Museum’s “Survival of the Fittest” exhibit. Right: Wilhelm Kuhnert’s “Guinea Fowl” is among the wildlife paintings on display at the National Sporting Library & Museum in Middleburg.

‘Big 4’ wildlife artists at Nat’l Sporting Museum ‘Survival of the Fittest’ on display until Jan. 14 By Aimee O’Grady

Special to the Fauquier Times

Amicable coexistence with nature has been a cultural goal for generations worldwide. A new exhibit at the National Sporting Library & Museum in Middleburg features stunning wildlife images by 19th-century artists who wanted to amplify that conversation. The exhibit, “Survival of the Fittest,” is made possible by Mary W. and Manuel H. Johnson, Jacqueline B. Mars and Susan and John Mullin. It will be on display at the National Sporting Library & Museum in Middleburg through Jan. 14. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Half of these paintings come from the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and the other half are on loan from the Rijksmuseum Twenthe in The Netherlands. These are the only two collections in the world to hold examples of all four of the artists known as the Big Four. It is a striking and meticulously curated exhibition with each artwork being a captivating masterwork,” said Claudia Pfeiffer, the deputy director and head curator. The exhibit features 45 works by a group of legendary painters considered pioneers of artistic images of wildlife and nature. The “Big Four,” all classically trained painters from Europe and America, emerged in the post-Darwin era and helped to establish a fresh vision of wildlife and nature. They are German Richard Friese (1854-1918), Swede Bruno Liljefors (1860-1939), German Wil-

helm Kuhnert (1865-1926) and German American Carol Rungius (1869-1959). Paintings by all four are rarely on display together outside of Europe. Museum Executive Director Elizabeth von Hassell said moving the paintings was a logistical challenge. Some works are very large. “We had to take the doors of the museum,” she said. All of the Big Four were inspired by Charles Darwin’s 1835 visit to the Galápagos Islands to study plants and animals in their natural habitat, research that led to his theory of evolution. This inspiration combined with the availability of oil paint in tubes encouraged artists to take their craft into the field. Colonial expansion in mid-1800 Europe led to a budding conservation effort with wealthy hunters to protect wildlife. The work of the Big Four promoted land and animals as inseparable entities worth saving. They traveled to distant places and brought back images of wildlife in ways that people had not yet seen, often depicting animals in moments of prey versus predator surrounded by wildlife undisturbed by man. “All four of the artists represented in Survival of the Fittest painted sporting subjects and were hunters themselves, observing and painting remote locations like historic German East Africa (now Tanzania) and Banff, Canada for the first time,” Pfeiffer said. “Today, their artwork has come to embody the need for conservation and preservation of open space.” The artists’ impressionistic style used broad brush strokes and bold colors, inextricably connecting animals with their habitat. The art of the Big Four speaks to societal con-

cerns about climate change, endangered species, habitat loss and humanity’s relationships with animals. So, although the works are three-quarters of a century old, they address current conversations. Posing the question, can art help save the planet? The exhibit suggests that beautiful images have the power to change people’s minds. The National Sporting Library & Museum is dedicated to preserving, promoting and sharing the literature, art and culture of equestrian, angling and field sports. The exhibit is a collaboration between the National Sporting Library & Museum and the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Teton County, Wyoming. “The museum is just the second venue for the exhibit,” said Pfeiffer. “The traveling exhibition was organized by the NMWA, and we are excited to have it in Virginia,” she said. “Our institutions’ missions are wonderful complements to one another, and we are honored to have it.” Adam Duncan Harris, curator for the National Museum of Wildlife Art, began thinking about this exhibition in 2003 when he visited the Rijksmuseum Twenthe for the first time. He spent several years securing loans and developing the exhibition and accompanying catalog. It premiered in Wyoming in May. The exhibit will travel to four other museums from here. The next museum exhibit will be a focus gallery, The Big Race by Clarice Smith, with a loan of a 6-ft-long painting on loan from the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The museum is located at 102 The Plains Road in Middleburg. Visit them online at https://nationalsporting.org/. Reach Aimee O’Grady at news@fauquier.com

UPCOMING FAUQUIER EVENTS NOV. 22 TO 28 ONGOING EVENTS Refuse Collection

What: Thanksgiving Holiday Refuse Schedule When: Monday, Nov. 20, regular recycling collection; Tuesday, Nov. 21, regular recycling collection; Wednesday, Nov. 22, regular recycling collection, TOWN OFFICES CLOSE AT NOON;

Thursday, Nov. 23, HOLIDAY-NO REFUSE COLLECTION; Friday, Nov. 24, HOLIDAY-NO REFUSE COLLECTION Where: Town of Warrenton

Christmas Trees

What: Warrenton Boy Scouts Christmas Tree Sales - Nov. 24 to Dec. 24 When: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24; Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 9

p.m.; Sundays, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Weeknights, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Where: Costello’s Ace Hardware, 251 W. Lee Highway, Warrenton Cost: Cash or check only Info: Help support the Boy Scouts of America by purchasing a Christmas tree

Recovery

What: Stepping Into Recovery Al-

Anon Family Group When: Every Monday at 7 p.m. Where: Warrenton United Methodist Church, 2nd Floor-C25, 341 Church St., Warrenton Info: Help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics; https://www. al-anon.org or 1-888-425-2666 See CALENDAR, page 9

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Support

What: Parkinsons Piedmont Support Group When: 12:15 to 2 p.m., fourth Wednesday of each month Where: Cornerstone Community Church, 40 Rockpoint Lane, Warrenton (directly behind Blaser Physical Therapy Bldg.) Info: Kendal Blaser, 540-222-6000 or Blaserx4@aol.com

Recovery

What: 12-Step Recovery Programs, i.e., Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Narcotics Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, etc. When: Meeting days and times vary Where: The Warrenton Meeting Place, 26 S. Third St., Warrenton Info: Do you, a family member or loved one have a problem with substance abuse, alcohol, drugs, other addictive behaviors? There are various types of 12-Step recovery programs that meet at The Warrenton Meeting Place that can offer a solution; www.TWMP.org

Food assistance

What: Peas and Grace for those in need When: 8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, and 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturdays Where: Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains

Spiritual Care Support Ministries

What: Support groups/counseling and special events for those experiencing the death of a loved one, divorce and chronic illness When: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; closed on Sunday Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Info: 540-349-5814 or www.scsm.tv

The S.E.E. Recovery Center

What: Recovery-oriented groups, meetings and the opportunity to speak with someone about mental health or substance use recovery When: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday; and 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday Where: The S.E.E. Recovery Center, 710 U.S. Ave., Culpeper Info: 540-825-3366 or SEERecovery@rrcsb.org

Farmers Market

What: Archwood Green Barns Holiday Market When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 26 to Dec. 17 Where: Archwood Green Barns Farmers Market, 4557 Old Tavern Road, The Plains Info: Fruits; vegetables; baked goods; coffee; tea; holiday gifts; new artisans; and crafters

Wednesday, Nov. 22 Fauquier County Public Libraries

What: All public libraries will be closing at noon today in observance of Thanksgiving When: Noon, Nov. 11 Where: Warrenton Library, Bealeton

Branch Library, John Marshall Branch Library

Story time

What: In-Person Story Time for children up to age 5 and their families When: 10:30 to 11 a.m. Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall and Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: Caregivers must remain in the children’s areas

Story time

What: Raising Readers Story Time for 2-to-4-year-old children with a caregiver When: 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 11 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Registration: https://fauquierlibrary. org/services/kids/childrens-programs Info: Longer stories, finger plays and songs

Yoga

What: Sunset Yoga When: 6:30 p.m. Where: Wollam Gardens, 5167 Jeffersonton Road, Jeffersonton Cost: $20 Registration: https://www. wollamgardens.com/yoga Info: Bring a mat

Thursday, Nov. 23 Fauquier County Public Libraries

What: All public libraries will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day When: All day Thursday, Nov. 23, and Friday, Nov. 24 Where: Warrenton Library, Bealeton Branch Library, John Marshall Branch Library

Where: Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St., Middleburg Info: Tom Sweitzer’s version of Zumba; 540-687-6373

11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: Read aloud to trained and certified therapy dogs; a caregiver must be present; a signed permission slip is required

Friday, Nov. 24 Story time

Sketching

Blood drive

Concert

What: Story Time When: 11 to 11:30 a.m. Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: Stories, songs and coloring time in the children’s area; 540-878-5358 What: American Red Cross Drive When: 10 a.m. Where: Sycamore Room, Fauquier Health, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton Registration: www.redcross.org or 1-800-733-2767

Ballet

What: Virginia National Ballet-The Nutcracker When: 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Also at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25 Where: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Cost: Tickets $45, $40, $35, $30, $25, $20 Reservations: 703-993-7550

Saturday, Nov. 25 Book signing

Prayer

What: Open Prayer Gathering When: Noon to 12:30 p.m. Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Info: Personal prayer or for others, requests by calling 540-349-5814 or https://www.scsm.tv/contactus

Exercise

What: Tomba at Middleburg Community Center When: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Also on Saturday, Nov. 25

What: Art Cart for preschool and elementary children When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Info: Express creativity with the library’s art supplies

Story time

Book club

Story time

What: Fellowship, encouragement, hope through conversation with others When: 10 a.m. to noon Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Info: 540-349-5814

Monday, Nov. 27 Art

Book Cellar

Senior supper

Coffee and conversation

What: A Canadian Brass Christmas for all ages When: 4 p.m. Where: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Cost: Tickets $60, $51, $36, halfprice for youth through grade 12 Reservations: 703-993-7550

What: Tiny Tots Story Time for infant to 2-year-old children with a caregiver When: 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 11 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: Songs, rhymes and simple stories

What: Crafternoons When: 4:30 to 5:30 Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: Bring portable supplies to craft; 540-878-5358 What: Senior Supper for 55-plus When: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Where: Bistro on the Hill, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton Cost: $7.50

What: Sunday Sketch for the public When: 2:30 to 4 p.m. Where: National Sporting Library and Museum, 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg Cost: All materials are provided Info: 540-687-6542, extension 25

What: New “Horse Tales” Book Release When: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: Meet Lori Bakewell and hear readings from “I Am Lola” and “I Am Danny” What: Books, movies and music for all ages; sponsored by the Friends of Fauquier Library When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: John Barton Payne Building Basement, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton Volunteer: 540-341-3447

Crafts

What: Marshall Evening Book Club When: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Where: John Marshall Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Join meetings: deborah.cosby@ fauquiercounty.gov or 540-422-8527 Info: Discussion on “Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times,” by Jane Goodall

What: Fox Tales Story Time with NSLM and Middleburg Library for all ages When: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Where: National Sporting Library and Museum, 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg Info: Partnership with the Middleburg Public Library

Tuesday, Nov. 28 Writing

Carriage Rides

What: Award Winning Documentary “The Beaver Believers” When: 7:30 p.m. Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Cost: $10 donation per person Info: Fundraiser for the HumanBeaver Coexistence Fund, a local nonprofit that helps landowners manage beaver problems with nonlethal solutions

What: Christmas in MiddleburgHorse Drawn Carriage Rides through town When: 10 a.m. Also at 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 26 Where: The Middleburg Museum, 8 N. Madison St., Middleburg Cost: $40 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/christmas-in-middleburghorse-drawn-carriage-ridestickets-753401442997

Sunday, Nov. 26 Reading

What: Paws to Read with K-9 Caring Angels for children ages 5 to 10 When: 2 to 3 p.m. Where: Warrenton Central Library,

What: NaNoWriMo Write-In When: 5 to 7 p.m. Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: Bring notebook or laptop for a quiet writing session

Fundraiser

Art

What: Art Cart for preschool and elementary children When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester Drive, Warrenton Info: Express creativity with the library’s art supplies

SPORTS

QUAKER NAMED DISTRICT OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF YEAR

Kettle Run running back/defensive back Colton Quaker was Northwestern District Class 3 Offensive Player of the Year. Other Cougar first team picks were offensive linemen Caleb Rapp and Trentin Shipe, receiver Sam Rodgers, tight end Tate Leverett, kicker Kelsi Navin, defensive linemen Justin Rogers, Jayden Booth and Mason Hodges, linebacker Logan Eldredge and Jake Mulhern (all-purpose offense).

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Tigers end Cougars’ season, 28-7

Brentsville defense dominates again in Class 3 Region B semifinal showdown By Matthew Proctor

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

Kettle Run quarterback Jake Mulhern found himself in the eye of a dark storm. Everywhere he looked, every play the Cougars tried to run was met by men in black, the Brentsville Tigers, who used a night of overwhelming defense and big plays on offense to score a decisive 28-7 home victory over the Cougars in Friday’s Class 3 Region B semifinals. The Tigers (11-1) moved onto Friday’s region title game against Armstrong (9-3) by duplicating their 31-13 win over Kettle Run on Nov. 3. In that one, Brentsville trailed 13-0 then scored the game’s final 31 points. On Friday, it was 7-7 before the Tigers scored the last 21. “Brentsville was the better team tonight. We couldn’t make enough plays down the stretch and they were able to get a lead and then keep the lead,” said Kettle Run coach Charlie Porterfield. After last season’s historic run to the Class 4 championship game, Kettle Run nurtured dreams of more postseason heroics moving down to Class 3. The Cougars opened 9-0, only to lose twice to the powerful Tigers in the last three weeks and finish 10-2. Coming up short left some Cougars dejected with others weeping Friday. “A lot of ups and downs,” Mulhern said of the Cougars’ season, which included a 47-7 playoff win over Skyline. “Season was fun. Season was eventful. There’s lots to look up to.” Brentsville was dominant, building a 21-7 second quarter lead, then shutting out Kettle Run the second half while playing without star quarterback Caleb Alexander, whose knee injury before halftime kept him out the rest of the game. Receiver Trent Hayes moved to QB and threw a touchdown pass for the only second half points. “Caleb going to the ground right before half hit our guys a little bit, but to come out second half when the leader goes down, you got to be resilient,” said Brentsville coach Loren White. “Trent doesn’t get a lot of reps, but he’s always ready to go. He’s pretty much a janitor. He cleans up anything.” Prior to exiting, Alexander was 5-of-9 for 111 yards and a TD while rushing for 50 yards and two TDs on five carries. As backup QB, Hayes was 2-of-6 for 66 yards and a TD. White was optimistic about Alexander returning for this Friday’s region final. The No. 2 seeded Tigers host No. 4 Armstrong (9-3). Kettle Run’s highlight was an impressive opening drive to tie it at 7-7, but once they fell behind life

PHOTOS BY RANDY LITZINGER

Above, Colin Fay and the Kettle Run Cougars fell to Brentsville 28-7 in last Friday’s Class 3 Region B semifinals. Below, quarterback Jake Mulhern and the Cougars finished 10-2.

‘Brentsville was the better team tonight.” - CHARLIE PORTERFIELD Kettle Run coach

became difficult against an aggressive Tigers’ defense that constantly blew up the Cougars’ plays and pressured Mulhern. Mulhern was sacked four times. Often, he was running for his life backwards, once scrambling some 20 yards behind the line of scrimmage and getting sacked. The Cougars’ ground game led by Haydynn Bell was also shackled. “Props to their pressure, they were giving pressure all night,” Mul-

hern said. “Their defense is good, their safeties are good, their corners are good. All around they’re good, the linebackers especially.” Playing without star tailback Colton Quaker for the second week in a row, the Cougars struggled to establish a run game and protect Mulhern, while the Tigers moved up and down the field at will, leading 21-7 at the half. With Alexander at full strength the Tigers roared to a quick lead. On the

third play, Alexander faked a handoff to running back Nico Orlando, made a defender miss in the hole, bounced to the left, weaved past a defensive back and jogged into the end zone from 38 yards out to give the Tigers a 7-0 lead after the extra point kick. The Cougars put together an impressive long drive to even it up. Mulhern rolled to his right and hit Zach Roth in the flat, with Roth turning upfield for a 22-yard touchdown. Kelsi Navin’s lick made it 7-7 with 5:29 Left in the first quarter. But the Tigers’ offense had more big plays to come as Alexander hit Hayes for 36 yards on third-and-11. That set up Alexander’s 3-yard rushing TD to put the Tigers ahead 14-7 with 1:59 left in the first quarter. After a Kettle Run three-and-out, Alexander hit tight end Wyatt Vonderhaar on a delayed release in the back of the end zone for a 4-yard touchdown and a 21-7 lead. Needing to score to keep pace with the Tigers, Kettle Run drove into Brentsville territory before Blake Fletcher intercepted a Mulhern pass intended for Sam Rodgers at the 32-yard line. Mulhern finished 16-of-33 for 175 yards with a TD and two INTs. See FOOTBALL, page 25

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The popularity of esports has never been higher with college scholarships on the line. The Virginia High School League offers an esports league with Liberty’s team ranked No. 5 in the state. Kettle Run’s players are also pictured in this photo.

It’s Liberty vs. Kettle Run … in video games? Esports programs like Liberty’s are making waves as a new VHSL sport By Jack Parry

Special to the Fauquier Times

It’s 4 p.m. at Liberty High School on a Thursday. A few students trickle out of the glass-paned front doors, but the hallways remain quiet, with the occasional janitor and a floor cleaner spotted roaming throughout the school. But tucked away inside coach Cody Sealey’s classroom on the first floor, Liberty’s esports team — ranked No. 5 in the state — is about to make some noise. Three students take their place in front of TVs and large screens ready to race in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe against another school online. Elsewhere, other members of the team look on while practicing on their own devices. An esports match doesn’t have the athleticism or crowd passion of a football game, but there is a palpable tension that builds as skilled gamers match wits and reflexes. “It can get pretty noisy in the room,” says Sealey. “Everyone can get pretty excited, but things can be tense and sometimes it’s pins and needles silent. In games like Splatoon where communication is essential, the back-and-forth can be pretty crazy.” Welcome to the new frontier of high school sports: video games against rival programs. There are 106 active teams in the Virginia High School League’s esports program this fall. Kettle Run also has a team, although Fauquier doesn’t. “It’s very different to know that you are headto-head with a living, breathing, and strategic human. How they approach and react to this is what makes great esports players. Those that understand this and lean into that challenge are the ones that enjoy the most success,” said Sealey, a former LHS student who teaches English at the school. Having kids meet in a team setting in a competitive environment has won over some parents wary of video game culture. The kids enjoy showing off and improving their gaming skills in an afterschool setting with their peers. “I’m here every day even though I’m not really needed, but I’m just here rather to just joke around, mostly talk to people, to socialize,” said Carlos Rivera-Arias. “These kids bond in a way that is unique from other sports,” Sealey said. “These are teammate relationships that extend way past their time with me.”

At left, senior Emmanuel Thomas is a Liberty esports standout who may be talented enough to get a college esports scholarship. At right, first year LHS coach Cody Sealey inherited the program from Jayson Cody.

‘Hand-eye coordination and reflexes are pretty essential for button input.’ - CODY SEALEY Liberty esports coach

How’s it work?

Liberty’s match is part of a fall season that consists of different teams, games, and tournaments. Events are organized by PlayVS, a platform that organizes varsity high school esports in America. PlayVS sets a schedule for Liberty before the season begins. These schedules consist of about seven regular season matches, followed by playoffs. Games that each team participates in are completely up to the school. This season Liberty is competing in three different games: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Splatoon 3, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is Liberty’s focus, with most of the team playing it. Scoring for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is complex, but basically it’s a best-of-five sets where players alternate and compete solo against the other team’s players in a set. Matches for Splatoon can be as short as 15-20 minutes where Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Mario Kart can take upwards of an hour and a half.

Liberty has some star players

Liberty’s top esports players are the equivalent of an all-district football, basketball or baseball star. Emmanuel Thomas, Ryan Chloros, Kai Marcano-Hunter and Elijah Henley fill out the roster for the Stardust Crusaders, which is Liberty’s most experienced team and will compete in the playoffs. Liberty has close to 15 players, up from eight or so last year. “Kids like Emmanuel, Ryan, and Caleb Farnsworth have a killer instinct,” said Sealey. “They have fun, don’t get me wrong, but they have a lot more fun when they dispatch their opponent and they take it personally when they aren’t the one on top. This type of motivation turns gamers into competitors.” Thomas is described as the Eagles’ top player. The senior excels at Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and sets the tone for excellence. “Emmanuel is scary, he’s like top 10 in the state,” said Henley. “He has gone toe-to-toe with some of the best players,” said sophomore Caleb Farnsworth. The popularity of esports has never been higher with college scholarships on the line and top players able to make careers in esports. Thomas is drawing interest from college esports teams about a scholarship. A November article in the Athletic reported that at least 550 institutions now offer scholarships to gamers. See ESPORTS, page 22

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF A PETITION BY NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF A PETITION BY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY, FOR APPROVAL VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY, FOR APPROVAL OF NEW BROADBAND CAPACITY PROJECTS OF NEW BROADBAND CAPACITY PROJECTS PURSUANT TO § 56-585.1:9 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA AND PURSUANT TO § 56-585.1:9 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA AND FOR REVISION OF RATE ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE: FOR REVISION OF RATE ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE: RIDER RBB, FOR THE RATE YEAR RIDER RBB, FOR THE RATE YEAR COMMENCING MAY 1, 2024 COMMENCING MAY 1, 2024 CASE CASE NO. NO. PUR-2023-00184 PUR-2023-00184

· Virginia has projects and and for for revision revisionof ofits itsrate rateadjustment adjustmentclause clauseRider RiderRBB, RBB,which whichrecovers recoversthe thecosts costs VirginiaElectric Electricand andPower PowerCompany Company(“Dominion”) (“Dominion”) hasapplied appliedfor forapproval approval of of new new broadband broadband capacity capacity projects of·ofproviding providingbroadband broadbandcapacity capacityrelated relatedtotorural ruralbroadband broadbandprojects. projects. · Dominion requests approval a arevenue $17.535 for the the rate rate year commencing May 1, 2024, through April 30, 2025. According to Dominion, · Dominion requests approvalofof revenuerequirement requirementof ofapproximately approximately $17.535 million million for for Rider Rider RBB RBB for this month by $0.25. $0.25.year commencing May 1, 2024, through April 30, 2025. According to Dominion, thisamount amountwould wouldincrease increasethe themonthly monthlybill billofofaaresidential residentialcustomer customerusing using 1,000 1,000 kilowatt kilowatt hours hours per per month by ·A 21, 2024, 2024, at at 10 10 a.m., a.m., for forthe thereceipt receiptofofpublic publicwitness witnesstestimony. testimony. · AHearing HearingExaminer Examinerappointed appointedby bythe theCommission Commissionwill willhold holdaatelephonic telephonic hearing hearing in in this this case case on on February February 21, · An public witness witness portion portion of of the thehearing, hearing,whichever whicheverisislater, later,ininthe theCommission’s Commission’ssecond secondfloor floorcourtcourt· Anevidentiary evidentiaryhearing hearingwill willalso alsobebeheld heldon onFebruary February21, 21,2024, 2024,atat10 10a.m., a.m., or or at at the the conclusion conclusion of of the the public room testimony and and evidence evidence of of Dominion, Dominion,any anyrespondents, respondents,and andCommission CommissionStaff. Staff. roomlocated locatedininthe theTyler TylerBuilding, Building,1300 1300East EastMain MainStreet, Street,Richmond, Richmond, Virginia Virginia 23219, 23219, to to receive receive the the testimony · Further · Furtherinformation informationabout aboutthis thiscase caseisisavailable availableon onthe theSCC SCCwebsite websiteat: at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. On (“Petition”) with with the the State StateCorporation CorporationCommission Commission(“Commission”) (“Commission”)pursuant pursuanttotoCode Code§ § OnOctober October10, 10,2023, 2023,Virginia VirginiaElectric Electricand andPower PowerCompany Company(“Dominion” (“Dominion” or or “Company”) “Company”) filed filed aa petition petition (“Petition”) 56-585.1:9 capacity in in unserved unserved areas areas in: in:(i) (i)Albemarle, Albemarle,Buckingham, Buckingham,Cumberland, Cumberland,Fluvanna, Fluvanna,Goochland, Goochland, 56-585.1:9and andCode Code§ §56-585.1 56-585.1AA6.6.The TheCompany Companyseeks seeksapproval approvalto toinstall install middle-mile middle-mile broadband broadband capacity Nelson, and Powhatan Counties (“Thomas Jefferson Planning District Project”); (ii) Augusta, Clarke, Fauquier, and Rockingham Counties (“Northern Shenandoah Nelson, and Powhatan Counties (“Thomas Jefferson Planning District Project”); (ii) Augusta, Clarke, Fauquier, and Rockingham Counties (“Northern Shenandoah Valley Project”); and and (iv) (iv) Sussex, Sussex, Culpeper, Culpeper,Hanover, Hanover,Loudoun, Loudoun,and andMiddlesex MiddlesexCounties Counties(“Other (“OtherNew New ValleyProject”); Project”);(iii) (iii)Brunswick, Brunswick,Halifax, Halifax,and andMecklenburg MecklenburgCounties Counties(“Southside (“Southside Planning Planning District District Project”); Projects”) clause Rider Rider RBB, RBB,for forthe therate rateyear yearcommencing commencingMay May1,1,2024, 2024,through throughApril April30, 30,2025 2025 Projects”)(collectively, (collectively,“Proposed “ProposedNew NewProjects”). Projects”).The TheCompany Companyalso also seeks seeks approval approval to revise rate adjustment clause (“Rate (“Previously Approved ApprovedProjects”). Projects”). (“RateYear”). Year”).Further, Further,ininitsitsPetition PetitionDominion Dominionprovided providedupdates updatesfor forpreviously previously approved approved Rider RBB projects (“Previously Thomas ThomasJefferson JeffersonPlanning PlanningDistrict DistrictProject Project Dominion, into an an agreement agreementwhereby, whereby,inineach eachcounty countyininthe theproposed proposedThomas ThomasJefferson JeffersonPlanning Planning Dominion,Firefly FireflyFiber FiberBroadband Broadband(“Firefly”), (“Firefly”),and andRappahannock RappahannockElectric Electric Cooperative Cooperative (“REC”) have entered into District provider (“ISP”) (“ISP”) for forDominion Dominionand andREC RECcustomers; customers;and and(iii) (iii)beberesponsible responsiblefor forbuilding building DistrictProject, Project,Firefly Fireflywill: will:(i)(i)lease leasemiddle-mile middle-miledark darkfiber fiberfrom fromDominion; Dominion; (ii) (ii) serve serve as the internet service provider the approximately 508-mile 508-mileproject projectover overthe thetwo twoyears yearsfollowing followingCommission Commissionapproval. approval.The Thetotal total thelast-mile last-milefiber fiberfor forDominion Dominionand andREC RECcustomers. customers.The TheCompany Companyplans plans to to complete complete construction of the approximately estimated the Company Company seeking seekingrecovery recoveryof ofapproximately approximately$55 $55million millionininthis thisproceeding, proceeding,which which estimatedcapital capitalcost costfor forthe theThomas ThomasJefferson JeffersonPlanning PlanningDistrict DistrictProject Project isis approximately approximately $69.7 million, with the represents representsthe theproject’s project’srural ruralbroadband broadbandincremental incrementalcosts. costs. Northern NorthernShenandoah ShenandoahValley ValleyProject Project Dominionand andAll AllPoints PointsBroadband Broadband(“All (“AllPoints”) Points”)have haveentered enteredinto intoan an agreement agreement whereby, whereby, in each county in the Dominion the proposed proposed Northern NorthernShenandoah ShenandoahValley ValleyProject, Project,All AllPoints Pointswill: will:(i)(i)lease leasemiddle-mile middle-mile darkfiber fiberfrom fromDominion; Dominion;(ii) (ii)serve serveasasthe theISP ISPfor forDominion Dominioncustomers; customers; and and (iii) (iii) be be responsible responsible for building the last-mile dark last-mile fiber fiber for forDominion Dominioncustomers. customers.Additionally, Additionally,All AllPoints Pointswill willserve serveasasthe theISP ISP andbeberesponsible responsiblefor forbuilding buildingthe thelast-mile last-milefiber fiberininAugusta Augustaand andRockingham Rockingham County County for Shenandoah Valley Electric and Electric Cooperative Cooperativemembers. members.The TheCompany Companyasserts assertsitithas hasstarted startedthe thedesign designphase phase theNorthern NorthernShenandoah ShenandoahValley ValleyProject’s Project’sapproximately approximately543 543miles miles and and plans plans to to complete complete construction over the forforthe the two two years years following followingCommission Commissionapproval. approval.The Thetotal totalestimated estimatedcapital capitalcost costforfor theNorthern NorthernShenandoah ShenandoahValley ValleyProject Projectisisapproximately approximately$74.1 $74.1million, million, with with the the Company Company seeking recovery of approximately the approximately $56.3 $56.3million millionininthis thisproceeding, proceeding,which whichrepresents representsthe theproject’s project’srural rural broadbandincremental incrementalcosts. costs. broadband SouthsidePlanning PlanningDistrict DistrictProject Project Southside Dominionand andEMPOWER EMPOWERBroadband, Broadband,Inc. Inc.(“EMPOWER”) (“EMPOWER”)have haveentered entered into into an an agreement agreement whereby, in each county Dominion county in in the the proposed proposedSouthside SouthsidePlanning PlanningDistrict DistrictProject, Project,EMPOWER EMPOWERwill: will:(i)(i)lease lease middle-miledark darkfiber fiberfrom fromDominion; Dominion;(ii) (ii)serve serveasasthe theISP ISPfor forboth bothDominion Dominion customers customers and Mecklenburg Electric middle-mile Electric Cooperative Cooperative(“MEC”) (“MEC”)members; members;and and(iii) (iii)be beresponsible responsiblefor forbuilding buildingthe thelast-mile last-mile fiber for Dominion customers and MEC members. The Company asserts it has started both the design and construction phases for the Southside Planning District Project’s approximately 393 miles fiber for Dominion customers and MEC members. The Company asserts it has started both construction phases for the Southside Planning District Project’s approximately 393 miles andplans planstotocomplete completeconstruction constructionover overthe thenext nextcouple coupleof ofyears yearsfollowing following Commission Commission approval. The total estimated and estimated capital capital cost costfor forthe theSouthside SouthsidePlanning PlanningDistrict DistrictProject Projectisisapproximately approximately$44.9 $44.9 million,with withthe theCompany Companyseeking seekingrecovery recoveryofofapproximately approximately$36.0 $36.0million million in in this this proceeding proceeding for for the the project’s million, project’s rural rural broadband broadband incremental incrementalcosts. costs. OtherNew NewProjects Projects Other Dominionstates statesit itwill willpartner partnerwith withAll AllPoints Pointswhereby, whereby,in inCulpeper, Culpeper,Hanover, Hanover, Loudoun, Loudoun, and and Middlesex Middlesex Counties, Dominion Counties, All All Points Points will: will:(i) (i)lease leasemiddle-mile middle-miledark darkfiber fiberfrom fromDominion; Dominion;(ii) (ii)serve serveasasthe the ISP;and and(iii) (iii)beberesponsible responsiblefor forbuilding buildingthe thelast-mile last-milefiber. fiber.For Forthe theOther Other New New Projects Projects in in Sussex Sussex County, County, Dominion ISP; Dominion and and PGEC PGEC Enterprises, Enterprises,LLC LLCd/b/a d/b/aRURALBAND RURALBAND(“RURALBAND”) (“RURALBAND”)have have entered into an agreement whereby, in Sussex County, RURALBAND will: (i) lease middle-mile dark fiber from the Company; (ii) serve as the ISP for both Dominion customers and Prince George entered into an agreement whereby, in Sussex County, RURALBAND will: (i) lease middle-mile dark fiber from the Company; (ii) serve as the ISP for both Dominion customers and Prince George ElectricCooperative Cooperative(“PGEC”) (“PGEC”)members; members;and and(iii) (iii)be beresponsible responsiblefor forbuilding building the the last-mile last-mile fiber fiber for for Dominion Electric Dominion customers customers and and PGEC PGECmembers. members. Dominion asserts that as of the date its Petition was filed, approximately 13 percent of the estimated 466 miles for the Other New Projects Dominion asserts that as of the date its Petition was filed, approximately 13 percent of the estimated 466 miles for the Other New Projectsare areininsome somephase phaseofofthe theconstruction constructionprocess, process,with withthe the currentconstruction constructionactivities activitieslocated locatedininLoudoun Loudounand andCulpeper CulpeperCounties. Counties. The The Company Company states states that that it current it is is finalizing finalizing design-related design-relatedsteps stepsfor forthe theremaining remainingmiles milessosothose thoseprojects projectscan canalso alsobebereleased released to the construction process. Based on the progress to date and the remaining mileage, the Company states it expects that the majority of the counties will be complete by the end of 2025, barring to the construction process. Based on the progress to date and the remaining mileage, the Company states it expects that the majority of the counties will be complete by the end of 2025, barringany any unforeseendelays. delays.The Thetotal totalestimated estimatedcapital capitalcost costfor forthe theOther OtherNew NewProjects Projects is is approximately approximately $63 $63 million, unforeseen million, with with the the Company Company seeking seekingrecovery recoveryofofapproximately approximately$49.5 $49.5million millionininthis thisproceeding proceedingforfor theproject’s project’srural ruralbroadband broadbandincremental incrementalcosts. costs. the ProposedNew NewProjects Projects Proposed total,the theestimated estimatedcapital capitalcosts costsfor forthe theProposed ProposedNew NewProjects Projectsare areapproximately approximately $251.9 $251.9 million, million, with InIntotal, with rural rural broadband broadband incremental incrementalcosts costsof ofapproximately approximately$196.9 $196.9million. million.

RiderRBB RBB Rider TheCompany Companyseeks seeks approvalofoftwo two requestsrelated relatedtotoRider RiderRBB: RBB:(i) (i) to to update update Rider Rider RBB RBB for for the the recovery of costs associated with Approved Projects, and totorecover Rider The recovery coststhe associated withPreviously Previously Projects, and(ii) (ii) recoverthrough through Rider RBB the costs of theapproval Proposed New requests Projects. The Company states that it will use the lease revenues it receivesoffrom ISPs to offset the costs of Approved the previously approved rural broadband projects and RBB the costs of theProjects. Proposed New Projects. The Company states that it will use the lease revenues it receives from the ISPs to offset the costs of the previously approved rural broadband projects and the Proposed New the Proposed New Projects. For the Rate Year, Dominion is requesting recovery of a total revenue requirement of approximately $17.535 million. According to the Company, the implementation of the proposed Rider RBB on For the1,Rate Year, requesting recovery monthly of a totalbill, revenue of approximately $17.535bymillion. According to the Company, thecalculated implementation of RBB the proposed Rider RBBwith on May 2024, willDominion increase aisresidential customer’s basedrequirement on 1,000 kilowatt-hours per month, $0.25. The Company states that it has the Rider rates in accordance May 2024, will increase a residential customer’s monthly based onwith 1,000 kilowatt-hours month, by $0.25. The RBB, Company that it has calculated RBB rates into accordance the 1, same methodology used for those rates approved by the bill, Commission respect to the mostper recent revision to Rider Casestates No. PUR-2022-00062, withthe oneRider exception related a change inwith the same methodology used for those rates approved by the Commission with respect to the most recent revision to Rider RBB, Case No. PUR-2022-00062, with one exception related to a change in the demand billing determinant for Rate Schedules GS-2 and GS-2T. the demand billing determinant for Rate Schedules GS-2 and GS-2T. Dominion indicates that in this proceeding it is utilizing an updated lead/lag study based primarily on calendar year 2021 data, with a revenue lag based on 2022 data, in certain cash working capital Dominion indicates that inThe thisCompany proceeding it is utilizing updated lead/lag based primarily data,Rider with aGV revenue lag based 2022 data, in certain cash working capital calculations in its filing. requests that anyan issues related to thestudy updated lead/lag studyon becalendar litigated year in the2021 pending proceeding, CaseonNo. PUR-2023-00094. calculations in its filing. The Company requests that any issues related to the updated lead/lag study be litigated in the pending Rider GV proceeding, Case No. PUR-2023-00094. Interested persons are encouraged to review Dominion’s Petition and supporting documents in full for details about these and other proposals. Interested persons are encouraged to review Dominion’s Petition and supporting documents in full for details about these and other proposals. TAKE NOTICE that the Commission may apportion revenues among customer classes and/or design rates in a manner differing from that shown in the Petition and supporting documents and thus TAKE NOTICE Commission apportion revenues among customer classes and/or design rates in a manner differing from that shown in the Petition and supporting documents and thus may adopt ratesthat thatthe differ from thosemay appearing in the Company’s Petition and supporting documents. may adopt rates that differ from those appearing in the Company’s Petition and supporting documents. The Commission entered an Order for Notice and Hearing in this proceeding that, among other things, scheduled public hearings on Dominion’s Petition. A hearing for the receipt of testimony The Commission enteredonanthe Order for Notice and Hearing in this proceeding that, among other scheduled on Dominion’s Petition. A hearing fortothe receipt of testimony from public witnesses Company’s Petition shall be convened telephonically at 10 a.m. on things, February 21, 2024.public On orhearings before February 14, 2024, any person desiring offer testimony as a public from public witnesses Company’s Petition beand convened at 10 a.m. February 21, 2024. On or before 14, 2024, any your person desiring This to offer testimonymay as abe public witness shall provideon to the Commission (a) yourshall name, (b) the telephonically telephone number that youonwish the Commission to call duringFebruary the hearing to receive testimony. information witness shall to the Commission (a) your the telephone number thatwebsite you wish the Commission to call during the hearing to receive and youremailing testimony. may be to provided to provide the Commission in three ways: (i) byname, fillingand out (b) a form on the Commission’s at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; (ii) by completing the This PDF information version of this form provided to the Commission inorthree ways: (i) by filling out a form the Commission’s scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; (ii) by completing and emailing the PDF version of this form to SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; (iii) by calling (804) 371-9141. This on public witness hearingwebsite will beatwebcast at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting. SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; or (iii) by calling (804) 371-9141. This public witness hearing will be webcast at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting. Beginning at 10 a.m. on February 21, 2024, the Hearing Examiner will telephone sequentially each person who has signed up to testify as provided above. Beginning at 10 a.m. on February 21, 2024, the Hearing Examiner will telephone sequentially each person who has signed up to testify as provided above. On February 21, 2024, at 10 a.m., or at the conclusion of the public witness portion of the hearing, whichever is later, in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 On February 21, 2024, at 10 a.m., or at the conclusion of theExaminer public witness portionaofhearing the hearing, whichever is later, in the Commission’s floor courtroom located the Tyler Building, East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, the Hearing will convene to receive testimony and evidence related to thesecond Petition from the Company, anyinrespondents, and the 1300 Commission Staff. East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, the Hearing Examiner will convene a hearing to receive testimony and evidence related to the Petition from the Company, any respondents, and the Commission Staff. To promote administrative efficiency and timely service of filings upon participants, the Commission has directed the electronic filing of testimony and pleadings, unless they contain confidential and requiredefficiency electronicand service on service parties to proceeding. Toinformation, promote administrative timely of this filings upon participants, the Commission has directed the electronic filing of testimony and pleadings, unless they contain confidential information, and required electronic service on parties to this proceeding. An electronic copy of the public version of the Company’s Petition may be obtained by submitting a written request to counsel for the Company: Jontille D. Ray, Esquire, McGuireWoods LLP, Gateway Plaza, 800 Canal version Street, Richmond, VirginiaPetition 23219, may or jray@mcguirewoods.com. Interested may download unofficial copies theRay, public version of the Petition and An electronic copy of East the public of the Company’s be obtained by submitting a writtenpersons requestalso to counsel for the Company: JontilleofD. Esquire, McGuireWoods LLP,other documents filed in East this case from the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. Gateway Plaza, 800 Canal Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or jray@mcguirewoods.com. Interested persons also may download unofficial copies of the public version of the Petition and other documents filed in this case from the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. On or before February 14, 2024, any interested person may submit comments on the Petition by following the instructions found on the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments. Those unable, as aon practical matter, submit comments electronically may such comments by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the State CorOn or before February 14, 2024, any interested person may submit comments the Petition byto following the instructions found on thefile Commission’s website: poration Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. All comments such comments shall refermay to Case No. PUR-2023-00184. scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments. Those unable, as a practical matter, to submit electronically file such comments by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. All such comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2023-00184. On or before December 21, 2023, any person or entity wishing to participate as a respondent in this proceeding may do so by filing a notice of participation at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling. Those unable, as aDecember practical matter, to file notice of electronically may such notice theproceeding address listed notice of participation shall include the email addresses of such parties On or before 21, 2023, anya person or participation entity wishing to participate as afile respondent in at this mayabove. do so Such by filing a notice of participation at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling. Those or theirascounsel, if available. shall serve a may copyfile of the notice of at participation counsel to the Company. to 5 VAC as aof respondent, unable, a practical matter, toThe filerespondent a notice of simultaneously participation electronically such notice the addresson listed above. Such notice ofPursuant participation shall5-20-80 include B, theParticipation email addresses such parties the counsel, Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rulesshall of Practice”), anyofnotice of participation shall set (i)to a precise statement of the interest of 5-20-80 the respondent; (ii) a statement of the speoroftheir if available. The respondent simultaneously serve a copy the notice of participation on forth: counsel the Company. Pursuant to 5 VAC B, Participation as a respondent, action sought to the extent then known; and (iii)(“Rules the factual and legal basis for the of action. Any organization, corporation, or government body a respondent(ii) must be represented ofcific the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure of Practice”), any notice participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the participating interest of theasrespondent; a statement of the speby counsel as required by 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of the Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2023-00184. For additional information about participation as a respondent, any cific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. Any organization, corporation, or government body participating as a respondent must be represented person or entity should obtain a copy of the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing. by counsel as required by 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of the Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2023-00184. For additional information about participation as a respondent, any person or entity should obtain a copy of the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing. On or before January 24, 2024, each respondent may file with the Clerk of the Commission, at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling, any testimony and exhibits by which the respondent expects to establish its case. Any respondent unable, a practical matter, filewith testimony andofexhibits electronically may file such by U.S. mail to thetestimony Clerk of the at the address listed above. Each On or before January 24, 2024, as each respondent maytofile the Clerk the Commission, at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling, any andCommission exhibits by which the respondent expects to witness’s establish its testimony shall include a summary not to exceed page. All testimony and exhibits shall be served the Staff, themail Company, and allofother respondents at simultaneous filing.Each In allwitness’s filings, case. Any respondent unable, as a practical matter,one to file testimony and exhibits electronically may fileonsuch by U.S. to the Clerk the Commission the addresswith listeditsabove. respondents shall comply with the not Rules of Practice, as modified herein, including, butshall not limited to: 5onVAC 5-20-140, Filing andand service, and 5respondents VAC 5-20-240, Prepared with testimony and In exhibits. All testimony shall include a summary to exceed one page. All testimony and exhibits be served the Staff, the Company, all other simultaneous its filing. all filings, filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2023-00184. respondents shall comply with the Rules of Practice, as modified herein, including, but not limited to: 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, and 5 VAC 5-20-240, Prepared testimony and exhibits. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2023-00184. Any documents filed in paper form with the Office of the Clerk of the Commission in this docket may use both sides of the paper. In all other respects, except as modified by the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing, all filings comply fully withClerk the requirements of 5 VAC 5-20-150, andboth format, ofIn Practice. Any documents filed in paper form shall with the Office of the of the Commission in this docketCopies may use sidesofofthe theRules paper. all other respects, except as modified by the Commission’s Order forThe Notice and Hearing, allCompany’s filings shallPetition, comply the fully with the requirements of 5 VAC CopiesOrder and format, of the of Practice. public version of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, the5-20-150, Commission’s for Notice andRules Hearing, and other documents filed in the case may be viewed at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. The public version of the Company’s Petition, the Commission’s Rules of Practice, the ELECTRIC Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing, and other documents filed in the case may be viewed at: VIRGINIA AND POWER COMPANY scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY

Holidays Around the Piedmont Fauquier.com

November 21, 2023

A special holiday section from the Fauquier Times

’Tis the season: Ready or not, holiday events are here By Sondra Anzalone Contributing Writer

And just like that, the holiday season is upon us. Thanksgiving is around the corner and Christmas is coming fast. Whether you’re still savoring pumpkin-spice fall or already decking your halls, here’s an early compilation of affordable, local events and festivities for everyone this holiday season.

Santa and Mrs. Claus wave to the crowd during the 2022 Warrenton Christmas Parade.

Poppin’ lights

Nothing says wonder and merriment like bright lights. From outdoor wonderlands to climatecontrolled car rides, there’s a way for everyone to soak in the magic.

PHOTOS BY COY FERRELL

Middleburg Tree lighting

The Middleburg Business and Professional Association and the Middleburg Museum will host a Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Friday, Dec. 1. Caroling begins at 5 p.m. behind The Woolley Fox at 12 North Madison St. Refreshments will also be served. Mayor Bridge Littleton will lead the countdown to the tree lighting. The town’s Christmas tree features over 1,000 lights. Call the Middleburg Museum at 540-687-8888 for additional information.

Rocking Around the Boardwalk

Holiday Walk of Lights at Neabsco Regional Park Walk down a magical path of hand-crafted light displays along the 0.6-mile boardwalk at Neabsco Regional Park, 15125 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge. The event is free, and no registration is required. Opens Friday, Dec. 1 and runs through Dec. 23, on various dates from 5:30 to 9 p.m. A sensory-friendly night is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 12 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Visit https://www.pwcva.gov/events/holiday-walklights-opening-night for more information.

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Fauquier County kicks off the holiday season with the annual Warrenton Christmas parade, which brings thousands of residents from the region to Warrenton. The parade features more than 100 local businesses and nonprofit organizations with floats, decorated vehicles, pets and marchers. The parade will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1 and will proceed on the same route as years past. A portion of the parade proceeds will support Hero’s Bridge and its six programs that help to improve the quality of life for aging veterans in the five-county region of Fauquier, Culpeper, Rappahannock, Madison and Orange counties.

Christmas in Middleburg: Middleburg Hunt Review, Christmas Parade

The well-loved annual event offers 2.5 miles of festive lights at Bull Run Regional Park, 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville. The hours are Mondays through Thursdays from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 5:30 to 10 p.m. After the light show, stop by the Holiday Village for bonfires, s’mores and holiday merchandise. A carnival is also available, with tickets from $1.75 each to $27 for a wristband offering unlimited rides. The light show is happening now and runs daily through Jan. 7; tickets are $30 per vehicle.

The historic Town of Middleburg will host “Christmas in Middleburg” on Saturday, Dec. 2. The Middleburg Hunt Review takes to the streets at 11 a.m., creating a spectacular sight as about 150 horses, riders in hunting attire and dozens of hounds come through town. The Middleburg Christmas Parade begins at 2 p.m. Spectators line the sidewalks along Washington Street (U.S. 50) to watch as a unique assortment of floats, troops and musical groups

ZooLights Walk-Thru Experience

Looking for unique gift ideas? Venture to a holiday craft show or fair. It’s a great way to support small businesses and local artisans while giving your loved ones something special.

Now in its 15th year, ZooLights will take thousands of visitors through a winter wonderland lit by more than half a million environmentally friendly LED displays showcasing rainforests, oceans and polar exhibits throughout the zoo. Live music, food and shopping are also available. It runs from Friday, Nov. 24 through Saturday, Dec. 30 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. Admission to ZooLights is $6 per person; there is a flat-rate parking fee of $30. For more info, visit: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/events/zoolights.

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Santa’s Workshop at Gum Drop Square

Experience the magic of Santa at Gumdrop Square in the magical setting of the historic John Barton Payne Building, 2 Courthouse Square, in downtown Warrenton. Santa will meet with children of all ages. Once the children feel comfortable with Santa, they will have the opportunity to take photos with him and tell him what they would like for Christmas. Parents are welcome to take as many photos as they’d like. As in years past, children will be able to shop for their friends and family at Santa’s Secret Shop. Tickets are $2 each upon entering the building. Individual gifts each cost 1 ticket and will be wrapped and ready to give. This event is first come, first served, so be sure to dress warmly and bring some hot cocoa to chase away the chill. Saturdays, Dec. 2, 9 and 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sundays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17 from 1 to 4 p.m.

march by. The parade includes horses, ponies and a variety of dog breeds. Santa brings up the rear riding on a beautiful horse drawn coach. Visitors should arrive early to avoid traffic delays and to find a perfect spot along the parade route or in the grandstand seating area located on North Madison Street. Visit christmasinmiddleburg. org to purchase parking passes. Shuttle service will be provided. Throughout the day there will be choir performances, shopping, dining at local restaurants and food trucks.

77th Annual Greater Manassas Christmas Parade

The Greater Manassas Christmas Parade has been a fixture in the community for 76 years and is one of the largest holiday parades in Northern Virginia with more than 100 units, including marching bands, floats and high-flying balloons. The theme of this year’s parade is “Christmas in Toyland.” The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2 and is expected to last around two hours as it winds from Mathis Avenue, down Sudley to Main Street.

Nokesville Community Christmas Parade On Saturday, Dec. 9, from 4 to 5 p.m., the parade runs along Fitzwater Drive in Nokesville. This year’s grand marshal is Dr. Lauren Simon, owner of Nokesville Family Dentistry.

Old Town Manassas Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Show

More than 60 artisans, crafters and local small businesses will showcase their products such as arts and crafts, jewelry, body care products, baked goods and more. The show takes place on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Manassas Museum, 9601 Prince William St., Manassas.

Holiday Artisan Market at Occoquan Historic District

Occoquan’s annual Holiday Artisan promises to be a magical holiday shopping experience at 407 Mill St, Occoquan Historic District. Visit Saturday, Dec. 2 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Artisans will offer handmade products like candles, gourmet foods, home décor, fine art, jewelry and more. Live concerts will be held both days at 2 p.m., and a gingerbread house contest will be onsite. Free shuttle service into town is available all weekend. For more information on this event and other Holiday Fest activities starting Nov. 18, visit www. visitoccoquanva.com/holiday. See EVENTS, page 19

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For more than 25 years, Santa Lights Manassas, also known as the Manassas tree-lighting, has taken place the first Friday night in December. Listen to live music while waiting for Santa to arrive on the Manassas VRE at 6 p.m. After Santa lights the tree, he’ll greet children at the Harris Pavilion gazebo. Free. Friday, Dec. 2, from 5:15 to 7 p.m. in downtown Manassas at 9431 West St. in

Outdoor ice-skating rinks

Nothing says winter like busting your bottom on a sheet of ice. You can pay for that kind of fun in Manassas and Woodbridge, starting this month (weather permitting). Both alfresco rinks strongly suggest buying tickets online in advance. The Harris Pavilion Skating Rink in downtown Manassas opens Nov. 17 and will be open seven days a week until January (thereafter, it’s closed Monday and Tuesday). Admission is $10 for adults and $9 for children; skate rental is available for $6. Post holiday discount rates begin after Jan. 4. Skate hosts are available for assistance. Find it near the train station at 9201 Center St. For more info, visit: https:// harrispavilionice.ticketsocket.com/

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Santa’s coming to town—by boat, via the Occoquan River. Meet at the Town Dock, behind Mamie Davis Park, on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 10:45 a.m. to see him port. He’ll make his way to the west end of town, singing songs and meeting kids until 1 p.m. Santa’s arrival down the Occoquan River will kick off the Artisan Market on Saturday. He’ll be back Sunday for more merriment from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Town of Occoquan, 306 Mill St., Occoquan.

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Enjoy holiday festivities such as a free horse-drawn wagon ride, strolling holiday characters and pictures with Santa by the fountain area. Come to Virginia Gateway at 14017 Promenade Commons St., Gainesville, on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Historic holidays Experience old world charm and learn a little local history through these holiday events, hosted by the Prince William County’s Office of Historic Preservation.

Civil War Christmas at Ben Lomond Christmas 1861 brought many questions to the free and enslaved citizens of Prince William County and the soldiers who huddled around warm fires in their winter camps. Explore how the war impacted the Pringle family at Ben Lomond and their Christmas traditions, as well as those of the local enslaved population. Experience a Civil War Christmas at Ben Lomond Historic Site at 10321 Sudley Manor Drive in Manassas on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person; kids under 6 are free. For more information and tickets, visit www.pwcva.gov/events/civil-war-christmas-ben-lomond.

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Historic Holidays & Christmas Concerts at Brentsville Courthouse Each of Brentsville’s historic buildings is decorated for the holidays. Enjoy the décor and learn how historic locals celebrated and survived the weather through crafts and activities. Get your picture taken with Santa and have some hot cider as you enjoy a musical performance by the Brentsville District High School Choir inside the courthouse on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre,12229 Bristow Road, Bristow. Due to limited seating, concert tickets are required. For more information, visit: www.pwcva.gov/events/historic-holidayschristmas-concert-brentsville-courthouse.

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Four Highland baseball pitchers sign with D-I schools Peck picks Maryland, Card signs with William & Mary, Winters to Gardner-Webb, Hamilton chooses Elon By Matthew Proctor

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Four days before Braedy Peck was set to make his Highland School baseball debut in 2022, the hard throwing sophomore righthander heard three words a pitcher doesn’t want to hear: Tommy John surgery. But pitchers recover from ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) repair and have prospering careers. Peck is an example of that. Throwing over 90 mph, the lanky Fauquier High transfer returned last summer for the Richmond Braves, a travel team, and quickly convinced college scouts from Power 5 programs of the pop in his 6-foot-3, 200-pound frame. In September, the senior committed to pitch at the University of Maryland — sharing the spotlight with three other Highland seniors who signed with NCAA Division I baseball programs in a ceremony Nov. 9 at Highland. “Maryland is one of the best academic schools and one of the best baseball teams in the nation. It’s

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From left to right, Highland pitchers Braedy Peck, Dean Winters, Brennen Card and Kehler Hamilton all signed to play NCAA Division I baseball in a ceremony at Highland School on Nov. 9. been a dream… If you get the opportunity to make that dream come true, you have to take it,” said Peck, who becomes the first local athlete in recent memory to become an ath-

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In the first year of a new era of Fauquier volleyball, the Falcons have set a steep bar. They reached the state semifinals for the first time since 2003, falling to Grafton 25-18, 26-24, 25-18 in the Class 3 semifinals on Nov. 14. The Falcons finished 17-8 after winning the Region B title, making it their most successful season in 20 years and setting the foundation for first-year coach Kiki Scott. “This season has been both monumental and historical for the Fauquier volleyball program,” said Scott, who was named the Class 3 Region B Coach of the Year. “I was handed a huge role from (former coach) Diana (Story). Having her run this program for 20 something years and having that passed down to me as a (former) player, it was a really big honor and I wanted to make sure that I upheld her memory but also made it my own, and I think I executed that very well.” “For this set of seniors, they’ve had three coaches in four years, so for them to push through their senior year and show that they’re a strong group of girls that (has) played together for years I think laid out really big footsteps for the younger girls to follow. They led them and showed what hard work can really do,” said Scott. Coming off their 22-25, 25-13, 25-12, 25-23 win over New Kent in the quarterfinals, the Falcons came out flat against Grafton, giving the Clippers the first set without much of a fight. Fauquier looked inspired to start the second set, building a 17-10 lead, but couldn’t close it out to fall into a two-set hole which was too deep. Grafton star Alexis Keeter recorded 25 kills and

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Leah Kelso was one of five Falcons to earn all-region honors following Fauquier’s run to the state semifinals. was too dominant a force. “(Keeter) was really amazing, and I think defensively, that wasn’t a challenge we had come across yet,” Scott said. “I’ll give her all the props, she jumped through the roof and we just weren’t ready for that level quite yet. But when we were able to get the ball back and defensively put that ball up, we were able to put balls down like we typically do.”

On Nov. 18, Grafton (24-5) fell to Hidden Valley (33-1) 25-19, 25-22, 25-27, 25-19 in the Class 3 title game. Six vital seniors concluded their careers in Audrey Hall, Jacqueline Janecek, Marcela Lawhorn, Leah Kelso, Caroline Towle and Stephanie Clark. Scott praised the legacy they’ll leave as one of the greatest classes in Fauquier volleyball history. “Next year will be a clean slate for everybody,” Scott said, noting juniors Neema Kamunya and Sydney West as their top returning hitters and naming sophomore Brooke Shifflett the future libero. “I’m going to have a lot of young players, so confidence is the one thing that I hope that my older girls can give them. You’re going to make mistakes, it’s a game of errors, but as long as you learn and become a better athlete, that’s our goal.” “In the offseason we’re going to work a lot of open gyms. I’m losing a lot of height, so I’m going to work really hard on trying to get those verticals up, making sure we’re working on a lot of agilities,” she added. The departing seniors will live on through the banner hanging in the gym and the record books. Towle led the Falcons in kills (308), digs (268) and aces (66) and was named to the all-region first team. Hall (55 blocks, 48 aces) and Kelso (230 kills, 49 aces) also had strong years and earned first team honors. Lawhorn led the Falcons with 675 assists and reached the 1,000 assist milestone at the beginning of the season in-route to becoming a first team setter. Janecek earned a spot on the second team and will continue her volleyball career as a libero at William Peace University (Raleigh, N.C.) next year. Scott said the seniors’ chemistry will be missed. “They worked seamlessly on the court,” she said.

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Happy day for four baseball Hawks BASEBALL, from page 21 With four D I recruits, Highland coach Micah Higgins knows this senior class can do big things. Highland won its first VISAA Division II state title in 2022 and lost in the state semifinals in 2023. “These are four legitimate high level, Division I arms,” Higgins said. “They all do something a little different. We got two lefties, two righties, so it’s a very versatile class, especially on the mound. That’s going to leave a mark, that’s already left a mark, but then their senior year, we’re hoping to do some big things this year as well.” “They’re well-rounded young men that do well in the classroom as well as on the field, and they’re high character individuals, which we love here. It’s been great and I’m excited for them,” Higgins said. Once Maryland came knocking, Peck said it was a no-brainer to commit, especially after he came back throwing gas. “I went in throwing 91, 92 (MPH), so the hardest I’d ever thrown. Luckily, they were there to see me. It (happened) pretty quick. They saw me pitch, talked for about a month, saw me pitch in-game. That’s what they really wanted to see before they decided they wanted me. Threw two days later, visited and then committed,” said Peck, who visited the campus and soon committed.

Card to William & Mary

Sophomore lefties Brennen Card and Dean Winters transferred to Highland from Patriot the same year as Peck and were fundamental pitchers on a Hawks’ squad that went on to win the VISAA Division II state title. Card, who committed to William & Mary in 2021, had a 1.20 ERA and a 9-0 record in his first season in 2022. He started and won the state final, allowing two runs with five strikeouts in five innings, as the Hawks (29-2) beat Greenbriar Christian Academy 10-7 to win their first state title. “The state championship my sophomore year, that was awesome. Playing with that group of guys was great,” Card said. Higgins knows the Hawks couldn’t

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From right, Brennen Card inked with William & Mary, Braedy Peck with Maryland, Dean Winters with Gardner-Webb and Kehler Hamilton with Elon. have won the title without him. “He was first team all-state that year, so he was obviously really important to our rotation,” the coach said. Card, who was born in Hawaii to a military family before moving to Bristow, started pitching around age 10 and quickly discovered he was adept at hitting the strike zone, which pushed him to become a pitcher. “I was always the softer throwing lefty,” Card said. “Throughout my career, hitting my spots has been my thing since I was young.” Throwing fastballs, sliders and change ups, Card said he used to pitch opposing batters away, but after adding weight in recent years, the 6-foot-3, 190-pounder has seen an increase in velocity, allowing him to pitch more aggressively. “I was probably about 6-2, 180 pounds, and I was throwing way too slow for that frame. I only put on about 10 to 15 pounds, and I throw a lot harder now. Now I’m able to command higher spin, higher up,” Card said. Card was an extremely early commitment to William & Mary, choosing the Tribe in 2022 after being recruited by Tribe coach Mike McRae. He committed a few months after arriving at Highland and without throwing a single pitch for the Hawks. Said Card, “I was able to get on campus and see the stuff I wanted to see, and then I was notified that an opportunity to commit verbally (came up) and I was ecstatic. I was happy.”

He’ll study sociology at William & Mary. “The William & Mary pitching staff is doing very well, they develop guys very well, so I immediately liked that. And then obviously the academics, that’s the end all be all. If I’m going to college, I would go to a good academic school overall and William & Mary has that, so that was a big piece to me,” he said.

Winters to pitch at Gardner-Webb

Like Card, Winters helped the Hawks win the state title in 2022 after transferring from Patriot as a sophomore. In six games, Winters recorded a 3.32 ERA with one win and one save. Growing up in the same Bristow neighborhood as Card, the fellow lefties have known each other since they were six years old. While Card learned to pitch early on, Winters only started pitching in 2020. He became a full-time pitcher in 2021 after “throwing gas” for the Snyder Bucks, a travel team coached by Higgins. He saw a big jump in velocity in his final year at Patriot in 2021, and after working with Higgins in travel ball, he transferred to Highland. “I wasn’t one of those kids that was naturally gifted, I would say, because a lot of kids can just wake out of bed and throw 90, but I think in my case, I really had to put in a lot of work,” Winters said. “The process of learning to pitch is tough because it’s completely foreign to you, once you’re an outfielder and you get on the mound,

‘Esports is so new’ to high school ESPORTS, from page 11 “There is a pretty big difference between your casual gamer and a competitive esports player,” says Sealey. “Hand-eye-coordination and reflexes are pretty essential for button-input and actually making the controller do what they need it to do.” Farnsworth practices at school and at home four days a week. “Usually that’s two and a half [hours] here and then I go home and play for another hour or so,” he said. Henley has been impressed by the change he’s seen from the sophomores like Farnsworth and Kai Marcano-Hunter. “I am very proud of them, because I’ve seen them go from young freshmen going ‘These games are for fun’ to like, ‘I need to win this’,” he said. “Esports is so new to the high school demographic and landscape that people are still trying

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it feels like it’s a new game. But at the end of the day, it’s the same game because it’s just throwing.” Winters appeared on Gardner-Webb’s radar in the summer of 2022 while pitching for the Richmond Braves. With a sinker, splitter and slider combo, the Runnin’ Bulldogs were impressed by the 6-1, 195-pounder, offering him a spot at the start of last season. “It was a very quick process. They reached out to me through a coach in January, went on my visit in February and committed the first week of March,” he said. “They wanted to see me throw in game and they were planning to come see me in the summer if needed, but I told them, ‘I’m going to be on the bump like early March. I’m feeling good, stuff’s looking good if you want to come out.’ They tuned into the live stream of the game and that was one of my best games of the year,” Winters added. “They said that’s all we needed to see and they gave me the offer.”

Hamilton to pitch and hit at Elon

Kehler Hamilton transferred from Battlefield as a junior and committed to play at Elon in October of 2022, months before his first season with the Hawks in 2023. Elon saw him play in a tournament in North Carolina in the summer of 2022, liking him as a righthanded pitcher and hitter. “I pitched very good. I also hit bomb in that game. And the day after that, they told me to come down (for a visit). And from there on out, they’re like, ‘Hey, we like you’ and offered me,” Hamilton said. Although he committed before playing an inning for the Hawks, he said coming to Warrenton was still the best decision for his future. “I wanted to come here for baseball because with the way we play, we actually run off almost like a college schedule,” Hamilton said. “We’re scheduled for 35 (games) and knowing that we have to leave school early to go play a game, you got to stay on top of your work. Well, that’s a great place for me to start now and then going into Elon, I’m now prepared.” In his first season with the Hawks earlier this year, the 6-foot-2, 215-pounder hit .329 with four home runs and 26 RBI while leading the Hawks with a 0.33 ERA and seven saves in 21 innings pitched.

the rise. “Personally I didn’t think people would care that much, cause it’s Fauquier County, they care about football and farming,” he said. Liberty has a YouTube channel which posts all of their matches, and Sealey and former LHS coach Jayson Cody are trying to create a presence on social media through Twitter/X and Facebook. Liberty is trying to post 30 wins this season in honor of Liberty High School’s 30th anniversary. “We’re doing that as a way to kind of bring more attention to the esports,” said senior Diego Blanco. The Eagles have 17 wins. These recent performances aren’t the only good news, as PlayVS announced on Nov. 14 that it will be removing all enrollment fees starting with the Spring 2024 season. This would allow all students to compete in high school esports for free starting next year. “We’re doing really well. I think maybe they realize that this is a new thing, it’s going to get big eventually,” said Marcano-Hunter.

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HORSE BRIEFS MUSEUM ON THE MOVE The Museum of Hounds and Hunting has been located at Morven Park in Leesburg since 1985, but now the collection is expanding to a new space in Middleburg. Last week, the Middleburg Town Council approved a special use permit to allow the museum to operate in the Duffy House at 11 West Washington St. The brick building was built in 1820 and was home to the National Sporting Library 1954-1969. It was subsequently an art gallery and, most recently, a real estate agency. With the additional gallery space, the museum’s sizable collection can be on complete display for the first time. It will make it possible to showcase more foxhunting themed paintings and bronzes, some available for sale. There will be a small retail shop at the new location. The official opening is planned in 2024, but the new headquarters will have a presence at the Christmas in Middleburg parade on Saturday, December 2. Find more about the 501(c)3 non-profit organization at mhhna.org. PICTURESQUE WINTER SHOW SERIES STARTS DEC. 2 Picturesque Farm near Opal hosts a winter schooling show series beginning Dec. 2. There are four shows— Dec. 2, Jan. 20, Feb. 10 and March 2. Classes begin at 11 a.m. Full details and class information are at picturesquefarm.com. WARRENTON HUNT COMMUNITY DAY The Warrenton Hunt hosts an open “community meet” on Saturday, Dec. 9. To encourage community members to come out to watch the festivities and to encourage riders to participate, Warrenton Hunt will offer reduced capping fees that day and offer a stirrup cup and a hunt breakfast that afternoon at the historic hunt kennel stable at Elway Farm. Find details at warrentonhunt.com. JUMPER SHOW DEC. 17 IN MIDLAND A schooling jumper show is slated for Dec. 17 at Southern Heritage Farm in Midland. Casual attire is allowed, with holiday themed decorations encouraged. Find division details and entry information at southernheritagefarm.com.

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Properties can contain easements that preserve land for protection and access for everything from utility lines to beautiful mountain views.

Easements 101: What they are, how they affect your property By Mason L. Dalman RGS Title

When thinking about your home, it may have the following items: a gas line, an electric pole, a cable box or even a shared driveway. What do these items have in common? They are all examples of an easement that can affect your property. An easement is the right to use someone else’s land for a specified purpose. For example, the gas line running from the street to your home is a gas easement where the gas company has the right to monitor, maintain and install the gas line on your property. A utility easement like this will be limited to the purpose of a gas line and may state specific boundaries or even define a designated area the gas company may use for its purpose. Utility easements are the most common and are often the most beneficial to the homeowner because, without them, the utility companies would not be able to properly serve the home. Uncommon easements are often the most intriguing. Think about a home with a beautiful mountain view. If the homeowner decides to sell the acreage below their home, it would be a smart idea to have the new buyer sign a sight easement, which can limit the buyer’s ability to build taller

than a certain height or even plant certain trees so that the incredible view of the mountain home is protected. Towns and cities may also use sight easements to stop homeowners from planting trees on the edge of their properties that block the ability of a car to see around an intersection. Tree preservation or conservation easements are also examples of restrictions that can be placed on properties to limit the removal of vegetation and prohibit the industrialization of the property. It’s important to note that most easements will automatically pass with the property’s transfer, unless otherwise noted, so that the benefitted party will not simply lose their right to use and access the property because the landowner has changed. All encumbrances, such as easements, are public record and have been recorded in the land records at the courthouse so that anyone may see what is attached to a specific property. This recording requirement allows future buyers to inspect the property’s encumbrances before purchasing. Often, this means a survey is done on the property to identify the recorded easements and mark where they begin and end. This can be a vital part of the homebuying process as some of the new homebuyer’s plans may not be possible depending on the property’s restrictions.

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Tigers move on to region final FOOTBALL, from page 10 Similar to their first matchup in the regular season finale, the Cougars scored on the opening drive, then Brentsville’s defense locked in. “Second series, we calmed down, went a lot more basic from that point and just got after it,” White said. With Alexander going down with less than 30 seconds remaining in the second quarter, the Tigers turned to Hayes, who has been Alexander’s backup for the last three years. Hayes used the 15-minute halftime period to warm up and mentally prepare. “Any of my boys go down and I need to fill in, I’m going to fill in. I’m going to give 100 percent of my potential,” Hayes said. “Just working on our meshes with the running backs, making sure I knew all the reads, all my keys, everything like that.” Neither team scored in the third to keep the Cougars’ chances alive, but a 65-yard strike from Hayes to Tyler Owens down the left side made it 28-7 with 8:52 left in the fourth. “Every (second half) drive we were saying if we score right here, dagger. Game over,” Hayes said. Despite disappointment, Porterfield emphasized the positive. “When you’re in a spot where you’re upset about winning 10 games… I think the program is in a good spot,” he said. “Not the outcome we wanted, but I’m super proud of what we were able to accomplish this year. Being able to beat all the 4A teams, being able to win 10 games is nothing to scoff at,” Porterfield said. White also praised Kettle Run. “We went against a tough team. From the beginning, this team’s been tough. I know they’re missing a couple of hands, but it’s a well-coached team,” White said. “Hard to play a team of that potential once, but to see them twice within two weeks, that’s a strong thing to do,

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Brentsville hauled in an interception on this long pass. The Tigers (11-1) are one win from their third straight trip to the Class 3 semifinals. so I was happy the way we got up early.” Now it’s Brentsville with a chance at more glory. Playing at home on Nov. 24, the No. 2-seeded Tigers will be favored in the Region B title game over No. 4 seed Armstrong (9-3), which upset region top seed Thomas Jefferson (Richmond) 28-0 in the other region semi. Brentsville lost in the Class 3 semifinals the last two years to Phoebus, 58-14 in 2022 and 43-0 in 2021. Phoebus has been reclassified to Class 4, leaving Liberty Christian Academy (11-0) as Class 3’s top team at No. 5 in the MaxPreps over-

all state rankings. Should the Tigers beat Armstrong and make the state semifinals, they’d face the winner of Region A, which pits Heritage (7-5) at Lafayette (102) this Saturday. Liberty Christian Academy hosts Turner Ashby (11-1) in the Region C title game with the winner meeting Class D champion No. 1 Magna Vista (13-0) or No. 2 William Byrd (11-1) in the other state semi. The state championship is Dec. 9 at Liberty University at 5 p.m.

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PROPERTY TRANSFERS These property transfers, filed November 6-12, 2023 were provided by Clerk of the Court of Fauquier County. (Please note that to conserve space, only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed. The kind of instrument is a deed unless stated otherwise.)

Top dollar sale: $4,500,000 in Cedar Run District

Cedar Run District Zachary S. Willis to Aleta Deans, 1 acre at 7785 Rogues Road near Nokesville. $412,000 Kevin S. Troyano to Titus E. Helmuth, 5 acres at 2062 Cottontail Lane, Catlett. $590,000 Edgar W. Messick Jr. Tr. Deceased to Dwight W. Ryan, 14.99 acres off Rts. 648 & 602 near Midland. $50,000 Martlet Holdings LLC to Black Horse Manor Inc., 20.2968 acres at 8393 Meetze Road, Warrenton. $4,500,000 Lee District Tereasa Guth to Ashley Sandloin, 0.2580 acres at 314 North Rappahannock Street, Remington. $370,000 Dwight S. Poland Tr. to Frank C. Poland Inc., 3.0597 acres at 7324 Oak Shade Road. $225,000 Teresa L. Harp to Bilal Mughal, 11174 Ashlee Brook Drive near B Bealeton. $500,000 Kevin M. Cahill to Bryan A. Meridieth, 11162 Eagle

Court, Bealeton. $585,000 Center District RFI CM LC to NVR Inc., 1.0669 acres on Forestdale Drive, Warrenton. $272,000 Theodore B. Stengel Estate by Executor to Ivory Lauren Lira, 57 Pepper Tree Court, Warrenton. $375,000 Scott District NVR Inc. to Zaheer Chand, 0.5915 acre at 6748 Highlander Court, Warrenton/New Baltimore. $946,615 NVR Inc. to Wesley A. Parquette, 0.8927 acre at 9886 Thoroughbred Road, Warrenton/New Baltimore. $1,039,965 NVR Inc. to Justin Hunter, 0.6041 acre at 9901 Thoroughbred Road, Warrenton/New Baltimore. $861,425 Vincent Erich Gallo to George Edward Davis III, 1.5609 acres at 5860 University Court near Warrenton. $859,900

NVR Inc. to Stefan Strautnieks, 0.7742 acre on Thoroughbred Road, Warrenton/New Baltimore. $970,310 Marshall District Old Salem Community Development LLC to John McGuinn, 3578 Stephen’s Hill Lane, Marshall. $569,475 Glenn Evans V as Co-Executor to Pedro German Diaz Reyes, 1.8942 acres on Mountjoy Road, Marshall. $105,000 Cynthia Payne Hardy to Noah Phipps, 4513 Fieldstone Court, Marshall. $271,513 Old Salem Community Development LLC to Austin Watkins, 0.1429 acre at 5105 Carter’s Crossing Avenue, Marshall. $814,910 To see more property sales, scan the QR code or visit fauquier.com/ news/land_transfer/

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DR. FRANCIS D. “BUD” ANDRES Dr. Francis D. “Bud” Andres of Warrenton, Virginia passed away peacefully in his home with his five children by his side on November 17, 2023 after a brief illness. On the Wednesday preceding his death he celebrated the Holy Mass with those same children at his bedside. He is predeceased by his loving wife of 56 years, Katherine Duncan Andres and sister Ginny Orlikowski (Buffalo, New York). He is survived by his brother Joel Andres (Gainesville, Florida), Maureen Hughes (Chapel Hill, North Carolina) and Marcia Adams (Portville, New York). He was a devoted father and model of Faith to his children: Kimberly (David) Livaudais of Herndon; Kristin (Nik) Brisbin of Manassas; Kara (Kevin) Carroll of Charlotte, North Carolina; Andy (Sharon) Andres of Atlanta, Georgia; and Christopher Andres of Midlothian, Virginia. With all of his other numerous brothers-, sister-, sons- and daughter-in law, nieces and nephews, and his 20 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, “Papa Bud” (“Uncle Bud”) will always be remembered as a man of deep devotion and intellect, with a loving and playful spirit. Bud was born in Olean, New York, January 13, 1935. His father was the late Dr. Francis A. Andres, who died suddenly when Bud was a young teen. Bud then took on additional family responsibilities as the oldest son while his mother Gladys continued work as a nurse at their nearby and beloved St. Bonaventure University. He and all of his siblings followed in the medical path of their parents. He attended St. Bonaventure as an undergraduate and attended Georgetown University Medical School as his father had, graduating in 1960. It was there he met his bride Kathie and they married in 1959. For 34 years, their family home was on Chanel Road in Annandale, where they welcomed relatives, neighbors, colleagues and friends. Many will remember time spent in front of the beautiful brick fireplace in their warm kitchen. Dr. Andres chose to specialize in the field of psychiatry and established himself as a devoted physician who faithfully served countless patients. After a long career in private practice, Bud elected to keep pressing forward, even well into his 70s. He continued to practice medicine in Culpeper and Fauquier counties, and at a Fairfax Hospital clinic before retiring at the age of 86! He was a pioneer in the re-establishment of the Catholic Medical Association of Virginia, was supportive of the Georgetown Medical Society, Catholic Charities of Arlington, The Catholic Diocese of Arlington, The Poor Clare Sisters, Divine Mercy Care, among many others. He touched the hearts and souls, as well as minds, of many people across the Virginia landscape and beyond. As one friend said, Bud “was a true Gentleman of our Lord”. After moving from Annandale to Warrenton, Bud and Kathie lived adjacent to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. He spent many hours there for prayer and daily Mass. After his wife’s passing, their Winchester Street home was sold, and in 2019 Bud was instrumental in the purchase of the original St. John church building located on Lee Street. He hoped that the church would once again become a sacred space for prayer and be restored and dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe, with whom he had deep devotion. Relatives and friends may call at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton Virginia, November 24 from 5-7 pm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 271 Winchester Street, Warrenton at 12 noon on Saturday, November 25. A reception will be held immediately after in the parish hall. Interment will be held privately on a later date. Memorial donations in Bud’s honor may be made to Divine Mercy Care, divinemercycare.org or the Poor Clare Monastery of Mary, Mother of the Church, 2505 Stonehedge Drive, Alexandria, Virginia, 22306.

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Erlinda Artuz Vinluan Erlinda Artuz Vinluan, age 80 of Warrenton, VA passed away on November 10, 2023 at Brookside Health and Rehab Warrenton. Born in Manilla, Philippines on September 17, 1943. She was a retired Doctor of Pediatrics who practiced in Arizona. She is predeceased by her parents, Patrocinio Artuz and Josefa Patriarca Artuz. Survived by her husband, Eduardo Vinluan; one son, Gary Artuz Vinluan and his wife, Jennifer and Edlin Artuz Nuss and her husband, Christopher; three sisters and two brothers; six grandchildren. Service and burial will be held in the Philippines at a later date. Arrangements by Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton, VA. Online condolences at moserfuneralhome.com

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Dale Alton Lindsay, 84, passed away peacefully on October 30 with his wife, Ingrid, at his side. Dale was born on June 4, 1939, in Erie, Pennsylvania, the son of Dale Alton Lindsay, Sr. and Margaret Julia Frail. Dale and his sister Meg grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut, where at an early age, Dale showed prodigious musical talent. He also excelled at academics and athletics, especially golf. He spent much of his summers at Round Hill Club, where as a teenager he was scoring in the 70s. At 18, Dale became a member of Pine Valley Golf Club, the world's perennially top-ranked golf course, and he played rounds there for the rest of his life. Dale attended Phillips Academy Andover and later Yale University, graduating in 1961 with a major in American Studies. At Yale, Dale sang with The Baker's Dozen and later The Whiffenpoofs, the country's oldest and best-known collegiate a cappella singing group. Dale was admired for his perfect pitch, and the clarity, empathy and compassion of his voice. His special solos would regularly bring the house down. In his senior year, he was elected to Skull and Bones. After college, Dale served in the Army National Guard at Fort Dix, New Jersey, and later began a long career in the investment business. He worked at Laird, Drexel Burnham Lambert, and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette. He was known for his indomitable work ethic and the close bonds he formed with his clients, many of whom went on to become lifelong friends. While working full-time, Dale went to school at nights at New York University, where he received an MBA. Despite long hours at work, Dale found time for his passions: piano, skiing and golf. He loved jazz, especially his favorite Bill Evans, and he was just as content playing piano for friends and family as he was spending hours practicing on his own to hone his skills. Dale was a beautiful skier, carving turns with grace and precision, whether in powder or moguls. He was even more accomplished as a golfer. He won two club championships at Round Hill Club and long boasted a near scratch handicap. Dale was a dedicated, loving and supportive father, and he maintained a close and nurturing relationship with both his children throughout the years. In 2008, Dale married the love of his life, Ingrid Hinckley of Orlean, Virginia. After moving to Orlean, Dale played golf at Fauquier Springs Country Club, was active on the music committee at the Metropolitan Club in Washington, D.C., and attended the weekly gatherings of the Fauquier Club. In recent years, he found great joy in playing piano on a volunteer basis at the Fauquier Health Hospital and at a local nursing home. Dale was passionate about protecting the area's environment and became an active supporter of the conservation efforts of the Piedmont Environmental Council. He formed a large group of new friends in the area, and he embraced Ingrid's family, including his new role as a grandfather. Dale never stopped pursuing his passions. At the age of 63, he was the runner-up of the club championship at The Rockaway Hunting Club, where he was a member for nearly four decades. He continued pursuing perfection in golf, skiing with family in Vail, Colorado, and playing piano every day. Even when his health was not at its best, Dale's upbeat demeanor did not change, nor did his concern for and support of his family, friends and everyone around him. Dale is survived by his wife Ingrid Hinckley Lindsay of Orlean, Virginia; son Reed Lindsay of Ketchum, Idaho; daughter Ava Lindsay of New York, New York; sister Margaret Lindsay (husband Gary Fey) of Northampton, Massachusetts; stepdaughter Katherine Hinckley Jenkins (husband Mckay) of Baltimore, Maryland, and their children Steedman and Annalisa; stepdaughter Annalisa Hinckley Savin (husband Adam) of Vail, Colorado, and their children George and Ingrid; stepson Steedman Hinckley (wife Lisa) of Truro, Massachusetts, and their children Freddy and Marley. A memorial service will take place at The Episcopal Church of Leeds Parish, 4332 Leeds Manor Rd, Markham, VA 22643 on December 9 at 11 a.m. For those who cannot attend, the service will be livestreamed at https://www.facebo ok.com/leedschurch. For those who would like to give a gift in Dale's memory, Dale's family requests that you consider donating to the Piedmont Environmental Council. Checks can be sent to Piedmont Environmental Council, P.O. Box 460, Warrenton VA 20188 ("in memory of Dale Lindsay" in the memo line), or payments can be made online at https://www.pecva.org/donate/.

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Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the Town of Warrenton will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Old Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 18 Court Street, Warrenton, Virginia, on the following item(s): SUP 2023-02 Walmart Amendment - The Applicant, Wal-Mart, is requesting a Special Use Permit (SUP) Amendment to SUP #10-04 to allow for upgrades to the existing store by implementing the following improvements: 1) expanding the store by approximately 6,151 square feet to accommodate a merchandise pick-up staging area, which will require the relocation of an existing outdoor storage area, 2) re-striping portions of the parking area in order to provide spaces for customers picking up pre-ordered merchandise, and 3) modifying the exterior Store elevations to include an addition and new colors. The subject properties located at 700 James Madison Highway (GPIN 6983-577857 and 6983-58-5289) are zoned Commercial and designated in the Greenway and Makers District on the Future Land Use Map.

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We are also committed to working with Dominion Energy to Dear Neighbor, Dear Neighbor, powerline solution and are committing to this requirement in I’ve met many of youI’ve overmet the many past 18of months regarding our proposed dataregarding center project Catlett, but I wanted take a in you over the past 18 months ourin proposed data centertoproject moment to introduce myself but to the broader Fauquier community so we myself can continue foster a relationship built on Catlett, I wanted to take been aCounty moment to introduce to thetobroader Fauquierthe County Additionally, we have working closely with County’s transparency and responsiveness. community so we can continue to foster a relationship built on transparency and I grew up in a small responsiveness. town in suburban Pennsylvania – not that dissimilar to Warrenton. My family owned a retail furniture address questions concerns andforhave updated our plans store, and I learned the value of honesty andand integrity at a young age. While working my grandfather, he taught me that a handshake was more important than any contract. I grew up in a small town mitigate in suburban Pennsylvania – not that dissimilar to Warrenton. My or hist environmental road potential Fast forwardimprovements, to several years ago – I founded Headwaters Site Development to address challenges in the dataintegrity center industry at a young family owned a retail furniture store, and I learned the value of honesty and and established our business to become a liaison between landowners, communities, and the data center industry. specifiage. While working for my grandfather, he taught me that a handshake was more We’re important than additional certainty on future development. cally designed to balance community needs with industry requirements. any contract. In our approach, we value responsibility and collaboration, always listening to the concerns of the community and working diligently to find solutions. We are implementing that ago approach for our proposed Catlett Project here in Fauquier County. We Fast forward to several years – I founded Headwaters Site Development to address have been working hard to mitigate concerns and hope to unlock the long-lasting benefits a data center project can bringbetween to challenges in the data center industry and established our business to become a liaison Fauquier County, including high-quality jobs, tremendous tax revenue, and strong community engagement programs. landowners, communities, and the data center industry. We’re specifically designed to balance We hear you... and wecommunity empathize. needs with industry requirements. Yes, I’m a data center developer, but I too have seen the challenges and mishaps of our industry in Northern Virginia. To be clear – this market isIn unique. AOL was launched in the 90’s and we’ve seen insatiablealways demandlistening from Cloud service provid-of our approach, we valuehere responsibility and collaboration, to the concerns ers and other data center operators to “cluster” in close proximity. With that has come seemingly uncontrollable demand for for the community and working diligently to find solutions. We are implementing that approach land and power, andour quiteproposed frankly – many data center companies have put profits over community impacts and some officials Catlett Project here in Fauquier County. We have been working hard to mitigate have made poor decisions that led to unintended consequences. concerns and hope to unlock the long-lasting benefits a data center project can bring to Fauquier The concerns I’ve heard from including the Fauquier County community are legitimate. around Manassas the other day and there County, high-quality jobs, tremendous taxI drove revenue, and strong community are new substations,engagement overhead power lines on steel towers, and temporary medium voltage circuits on quickly erected wooden programs. poles everywhere. My colleague and I also visited a residential community that abuts a new data center building, and the backyards were less than 150-feet from a row of poorly buffered air-cooled chillers. This is an example of irresponsible site selection We hear you… and we empathize. and careless planning and zoning regulations. We don’t agree with this type of development. I also understand why Fauquier County doesn’t want to become the next Loudoun or Prince William County. Fauquier is a Yes, I’m a data center developer, but I too have seen the challenges and mishaps of our industry beautiful place with scenic rolling hills and quaint villages with residents who value a calmer way of life. At a town hall meeting in Northern Virginia. To be clear thisabout market is unique. AOL was launched in theThis 90’s and this past spring, I was touched by one of the speakers who –sang all the little things that make this placehere so special. insatiable demandthe from Cloud service providers and other data center operators to we’ve sentiment of admiration forseen the town carries through Catlett Project. “cluster” in close proximity. With that has come seemingly uncontrollable demand for land and Limited and responsible development power, and quite frankly – many data center companies have put profits over community With appropriate planning andand decision-making, Fauquier County can decisions allow a limited data center campuses in responimpacts some officials have made poor thatnumber led to of unintended consequences. sible locations, without being overrun by the data center industry and the infrastructure that comes with it. We believe that our Catlett Project is aligned with this responsible development approach but welcome the opportunity to work with County staff and community legitimate. drove around The concerns I’ve heard from elected officials on additional planning to provide claritythe andFauquier certainty toCounty both residents and theare industry movingI forward. Manassas the other day and there are new substations, overhead power lines on steel towers, The Headwaters team hastemporary been working hard over the past 18 months to createerected an appropriate planpoles for the site we’re helping and medium voltage circuits on quickly wooden everywhere. My to develop, in partnership with local landowners, in the Catlett Service District. We have listened to the community concerns colleague I also visited a residential community that abuts a landscape new databuffers, centerand building, and about noise, visual impacts, andand power infrastructure, and are self-imposing visual screenings, architecThis is the backyards were less than 150-feet from a row of poorly buffered air-cooled chillers. tural guidelines to ensure that the site fits in with the rural character of the community as much as possible. an example of irresponsible site selection and careless planning and zoning regulations. We We are also committed to working with Dominion Energy to design and fund an underground powerline solution and are comdon’t agree with this type of development. mitting to this requirement in our rezoning application. Additionally, we have been working closely with the County’s Community Development staff to address questions and concerns and have updated our plans three times to address access and road I also understand why Fauquier County doesn’t want additional to become the next or Prince improvements, mitigate potential environmental or historical impacts, and provide certainty on Loudoun future development. William County. Fauquier is a beautiful place with scenic rolling hills and quaint villages with No site is perfect, but in the world of data center development, the Catlett Project is a good, clean site. It’s located within a Service I was touched residents who value calmer way ofland. life. IfAtwea are town meetingthe this past spring, District, and most importantly, it’s located on a industrially zoned ablehall to downzone property from Industrial to by one the speakers whouse, sang all the little this placeon solocal special. Business Park, unlocking dataof centers as an allowable theabout site would result in a things fraction that of themake negative impacts roadsThis sentiment ofcurrently admiration for the carriessome through the uses, Catlett and public services relative to other allowable uses.town Additionally, industrial suchProject. as manufacturing or cold storage, could require improvements to power lines without the restrictions imposed by the current data center ordinance. Finally, a data center project would produce times the taxdevelopment revenue of currently allowable uses, which can be invested in county roads, emerLimitedover and10responsible gency services, pay increases for teachers, or other valuable community services, as determined by your Board of Supervisors. appropriate and decision-making, Fauquier CountyCounty, can allow a limited number We understand thereWith are concerns about planning data centers in the region and specifically in Fauquier and we will do our best of to provide as much certainty as possible during rezoning process. We look forward to continuing to collaborate with the data center campuses inthe responsible locations, without being overrun by the data center community, Countyindustry staff, and and elected We hope to findcomes a balance that thethat positive benefits Project a data center theofficials. infrastructure that with it.will Weunlock believe our Catlett is aligned project can bring, while mitigating any unintended consequences. withresponsibly this responsible development approach but welcome the opportunity to work with County Please reach out if you haveand any questions or additional concerns we planning can addressto – we’re committed collaboration staff elected officials on additional provide claritytoand certaintyand topartnership. both

No site is perfect, but in the world of data center developmen site. It’s located within a Service District, and most important land. If we are able to downzone the property from Industria centers as an allowable use, the site would result in a fraction roads and public services relative to other currently allowabl industrial uses, such as manufacturing or cold storage, could lines without the restrictions imposed by the current data ce center project would produce over 10 times the tax revenue can be invested in county roads, emergency services, pay inc valuable community services, as determined by your Board o

We understand there are concerns about data centers in the County, and we will do our best to provide as much certainty process. We look forward to continuing to collaborate with th elected officials. We hope to find a balance that will unlock th project can bring, while responsibly mitigating any unintend

Please reach out if you have any questions or additional conc committed to collaboration and partnership.

Thank you,and the industry moving forward. residents Thank you,

Mike Lebow

The Headwaters team has been working hard over the past 18 months to create an appropriate plan for the site we’re helping to develop, in partnership with local landowners, in the Catlett Service District. We have listened to the community concerns about noise, visual impacts, and power infrastructure, and are self-imposing visual screenings, landscape buffers, and architectural guidelines to ensure that the site fits in with the rural character of the community Co-Founder & Partner - Headwaters Site Development Co-Founder & Partner Headwaters Site Development as much as possible. catlettprojectinfo@hwsitedev.com

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We are also committed to working with Dominion Energy to design and fund an underground PAID ADVERTISEMENT powerline solution and are committing to this requirement in our rezoning application. Additionally, we have been working closely with the County’s Community Development staff to address questions and concerns and have updated our plans three times to address access and