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Fauquier Habitat for Humanity Former drama teacher indicted hands the keys to new homeowners By Robin Earl for child sex abuse Another alleged victim identified By Liam Bowman
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Kevin Mettinger, a former Fauquier High School drama teacher arrested earlier this year on child sex abuse charges, was indicted at a Nov. 22 grand jury hearing on multiple felony counts. The indictments include three new felony charges Kevin Mettinger involving incidents with another alleged victim between 2004 and 2005. Mettinger, 51, of Warrenton was charged this summer after allegedly sexually abusing an adolescent child on four separate occasions. He now faces three felony counts of indecent liberties with a child while in supervisory role, two felony counts of carnal knowledge of a child and one felony count of forcible sodomy. See METTINGER, page 9
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Eva Walker Park in Warrenton was the backdrop as a set of keys was passed from one Fauquier Habitat for Humanity volunteer to another, each wishing new Haiti Street homeowners Ivett and Ernesto Mejita Bustos well with a few well-chosen words. “Love,” “A wonderful future” and so on down the line, until Elizabeth Rose, director of Habitat’s partner programming, shouted “laughter,” and handed the keys to a smiling Ivett Mejia Bustos. When she, her husband and 5-year-old daughter Emma at last opened the door to their new home, the delicious smells of a celebratory feast welcomed them inside. The Nov. 20 celebration was the culmination of four years of work. Ivett, 25, and Ernesto Mejita Bustos, 36, each contributed 250 hours of “sweat equity.” Habitat volunteers supported them by providing education on everything from to mortgages to home maintenance and of course, helping to build their four-bedroom home. See HABITAT, page 4
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Ivett and Ernesto Mejita Bustos and their daughter Emma get ready to enter their new home on Haiti Street in Warrenton.
Violin makers continue their life’s work in Fauquier By Coy Ferrell
Fauquier Times Staff Writer
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Wendy Moes
Peter and Wendy Moes are two of a handful of people in the world who have intimate knowledge — and strong opinions — about timber harvesting in 18th-century Alpine Italy. “It’s a very exact thing; you have to wait for exactly the right moment” to cut down a tree, said Wendy Moes. Alpine homebuilders for hundreds of years picked the moment in late winter when spruce trees had the least sap to cut timber. It’s very stable wood, the Moeses said, that is resistant to warping and even to burning. That wood, some of it preserved for hundreds of years in the mountain air, now resonates from Moes-made instruments in orchestral halls around the globe. See MOES, page 10
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COVID-19 snapshot Monday, Nov. 22 Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Fauquier Times went to press one day earlier this week. Data presented here is as of Monday morning, Nov. 22. It should be noted that some of the numbers are lower on Mondays because of a lack of reporting on Sundays. New cases of coronavirus Virginia: 1,097 Monday; 7-day average of 1,271 Fauquier: 9 Monday; 7-day average of 19; 7,365 cases to date Perspective: The seven-day average of new cases in the state has been on the decline since Sept. 14.
Seven-day positivity average (total PCR tests vs. positive tests) Virginia: 5.9% Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District: 9%
In the school division
Positive cases since school opened on Aug. 11: 499; 365 in children, 134 in staff Quarantined: 155 students (as of Nov. 18), one staff (as of Nov. 18) Perspective: There are currently 50 active cases of COVID-19, 43 students and 7 staffers. People stay on the active list for 10 days after first reporting an infection.
New hospitalizations
Virginia: 25 on Monday; 7-day average is 37 Fauquier: 300 total; 25 in August; 37 in September; 29 in October; 8 in November Perspective: The Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association data for Nov. 22 states that 846 Virginians are hospitalized with COVID-19. The seven-day average number of hospitalizations (855) rose dramatically between July 11 and Sept. 9, began declining rapidly on Sept. 23 and has plateaued since Nov. 11. In the health district, seven children younger than 10 and eight between 10 and 19 years old have been hospitalized. In the state, 560 younger than 10 have been hospitalized; 649 between 10 and 19 years old have been hospitalized.
New deaths
Virginia: 5 Monday; 7-day average is 22 Fauquier: 88 to date Perspective: On Oct. 19, for the first time in the local health district, a child between 0 and 9 died from COVID-19. One person between the ages of 10 and 19 died in the RRHD earlier this year.
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Churches donate Thanksgiving meals to first responders Several local churches came together in the Warrenton Walmart parking lot Thursday to hand out turkeys and other traditional Thanksgiving food items to local sheriff’s deputies and police officers. More meals will be distributed to firefighters before the holiday. “You who are officers in this community: You deserve this and more,” said the Rev. Tyrone Green, the pastor of Hearts Delight Baptist Church in Catlett and the chaplain of the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office. “The sole purpose of [of this event is] to say, ‘thank you.’” Fauquier County Sheriff Bob Mosier called the annual effort, which began in 2017, “a show of Christ’s love for our first responders.” Heart’s Delight sponsored the effort along with three other Catlett congregations: Mount Horab United Methodist Church, Oak Shade Baptist Church and Zoar Baptist Church. Volunteers were joined Thursday by the Bridge Community Church Canteen Unit and employees from Walmart, which sells the food items at a reduced rate for the annual effort. Additional donations came from: Catlett Assembly of God; Grace Episcopal Church in Casanova; Liberty United Methodist Church in Bealeton; Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Midland; Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Calverton; Mount Holly Baptist
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With help from Caroline and Ronald Coles of Heart’s Delight Baptist Church, Warrenton Police Lt. Alvaro Moran loads turkeys for him and his fellow officers into a patrol vehicle Nov. 18. Church in Remington; Remington Baptist Church; St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Catlett; the Midland United Methodist Church men’s club; Country Chevrolet, and Discovery Publications.
Food bank distributes hundreds of turkey dinners ahead of Thanksgiving By Coy Ferrell
Fauquier Times Staff Writer
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Paul Porohnavi and Cindi Carter greet a client Monday morning at the Fauquier Community Food Bank in Warrenton.
Vehicles lined up starting at 7 a.m. Monday for a special drive-thru distribution of Thanksgiving turkeys at the Fauquier Community Food Bank in Warrenton. Altogether, the food bank planned to hand out about 650 turkeys Thursday. And thanks to a community-wide food drive, the food bank didn’t need to spend any money out of its regular budget for the special meals. Sharon Ames, the food bank’s executive director, and manager Cindi Carter were on hand with other food bank employees and volunteers to See FOOD BANK, page 31
Clarification
An article in the Nov. 17 issue of the Fauquier Times, “NFL Hall of Famer Sam Huff dies at 87,” used an extract from Sam Huff’s autobiography but did not mention the title. “Tough Stuff: The Man in the Middle,” published in 1988, was co-written by Huff and former Washington Post sports journalist Leonard Shapiro.
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Fauquier Habitat for Humanity
Fauquier Habitat for Humanity partners with low- to moderate-income families in need of safe, decent and affordable housing.
Habitat has three programs:
Affordable homeownership. Through an affordable homeownership program, future homeownerships undergo financial literacy and homeownership education classes that prepare them to purchase a Habitat home with an affordable mortgage. Home repair. Home repair programs – which include critical home repair, home preservation and aging in place – help ensure low-income homeowners are able to remain safely in their homes. Neighborhood revitalization. Through a neighborhood revitalization program, Habitat empowers residents to create transformational change that will lead to a better quality of life in their neighborhood.
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Standing alongside his fellow Fauquier Habitat volunteers, Craig Andrews passes along the keys to the Mejia Bustos home, along with a wish for their happiness and prosperity.
Fauquier Habitat for Humanity hands over the keys to new homeowners HABITAT, from page 1 Women Build volunteer Kelp Armstrong was a little teary-eyed as she remembered lifting the first walls of the home into place. “It was before COVID,” she said. There was food and music and laughter then, as well. Armstong said she was very proud of her work on the house. She said she knew first-hand that the home was well-built. “There is nothing shoddy about this construction,” she said. Fauquier Habitat Chief Executive Officer Daryl Neher agreed, pointing out that the house was energy-efficient and solid. The roof is metal and made to last 60 or 70 years, so that its occupants can focus more on raising a family and less on home maintenance. Up until Saturday, the Mejia Bustoses had been living in his sister’s basement in Warrenton. The basement is small, lacks natural light and is cold during the colder months. Taylor Rivera-Stone, Habitat’s associate director of engagement and development, explained that Ernesto Mejia Hernandez emigrated from Mexico to the United States to pursue “las oportunidades del otro lado” or “opportunities on the other side.” It was a time of excitement when he joined his sister’s family in Virginia to study to
Elizabeth Rose, director of Habitat’s partner programming, wishes Ivett and Ernesto Mejita Bustos “laughter” in their new home as she gets ready to pass the keys to Ivett Mejia Bustos.
A demonstrated need for housing. Families who apply to the program may be experiencing overcrowded or unsafe living conditions or unaffordable rent. The ability to pay back an affordable no profit mortgage. Families buy Habitat homes and pay a mortgage set at 30% of their household income. A willingness to partner. Each adult per household completes 250 hours of sweat equity, building their own homes and their neighbors’ homes and volunteering at the Fauquier Habitat office and the ReStore.
How to help:
Donate. Donations of money, real estate or construction materials help Fauquier Habitat in its mission. Volunteer. Fauquier Habitat offers multiple ways to donate time and expertise. Contact Fauquier Habitat for Humanity at its administrative offices at 98 Alexandria Pike Suite 43, Warrenton; by calling 540-341-4952 or emailing info@fauquier habitat.org. The organization’s website is at www.FauquierHabitat. org; the Facebook page is at www.facebook.com/ FauquierHabitat. Carolina Salgado Gomez, sponsor for the Mejia Bustos family’s Habitat journey and herself a Habitat for Humanity homeowner, said that Ivett and Ernesto Mejia Bustos have shown “love and positivity” in everything they have done throughout the process. become a United States citizen and search for a job. “It was a very difficult process, and the language was a challenge,” he said. To make ends meet, he worked long hours at his job with a tree service company in Alexandria, yet his salary wasn’t enough to support an entire family. He was separated for a year and a half from his wife and daughter, who were still living in Mexico. He said, “That was the most difficult thing in my entire life.” Rivera-Stone said that Ernesto Mejia Bustos is most proud of becoming a citizen of the United States and bringing his family to Virginia. He told Rivera-Stone, “I want to give my family a better place to live. This is my chance.” They were overjoyed when they were accepted into Fauquier Habitat’s homeownership program four years ago. Carolina Salgado Gomez, sponsor for the Mejia Bustos family’s Habitat journey and herself a Habitat for Humanity homeowner, said that Ivett and Ernesto Mejia Bustos have shown “love and positivity” in everything they have done through-
“I want to give my family a better place to live. This is my chance.” ERNESTO MEJIA BUSTOS
“We thank you, O God, for opening our eyes to the things that need to be done in the world and to the ways in which we can take action.” THE REV. PIERRE-HENRY BUISSON Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Delaplane
out the process. The Rev. Pierre-Henry Buisson of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Delaplane closed the ceremony Saturday with a blessing: “We thank you, O God, for opening our eyes to the things that need to be done in the world and to the ways in which we can take action. We thank you for guiding this entire process; we know that you were present and guiding us from the original floor plans to the framing to the final decorative touches. “Bless all who will enter its doors, be within its walls and sleep under its roof. May it be a place of refuge and serenity; a place of fellowship and community; a place where love wins, where laughter prevails and where hope endures.” Standing in a sunny bedroom of his new home, Ernesto Mejia Bustos was asked what he is most grateful for. He said he is thankful that his daughter Emma will have room to play in her very own yard. She’ll also have the chance to explore Eva Walker Park — just on the other side of their back picket fence — with her new little brother, who is due in January. Reach Robin Earl at rearl@fauquier.com
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For the love of Fauquier: Staying quiet to fit in By Nichelle Calhoun
Special to the Fauquier Times
Freelance writer Nichelle Calhoun sat down recently for an interview with Carlos Leon Vegas, a Fauquier-based cardiopulmonary technician. Leon told a layered tale of his immigrant history, the complex realities of being Hispanic in Fauquier and his deep love for the Piedmont. “There is diversity here, but it is hidden,” Carlos Leon said as he sat down to share his perspective on what he says is the often-marginalized voice of the Hispanic community in Fauquier County. Leon lives in Warrenton with his wife Cristal and his two boys, Mikey, 22, and Brandon, 13. While Leon acknowledges that the visibility of Hispanic people in Fauquier has increased in recent years, he wanted to share the complex experience he and others confront. According to Leon, their experiences straddle the love of their new home and the difficulties of confronting structural and interpersonal racism and xenophobia. Despite Leon’s deep love for the rural, he was not born in the rolling countryside of the Virginia Piedmont; he was born in the densely urban capital of Guatemala in the early 1970s. His father, Carlos Leon, Sr., came to the United States in the 1980s in search of better opportunities, bringing his son with him when he was just 13. The elder Carlos Leon referred affectionately to his namesake as “Junior” so that he could fit in with the other American children in Prince William County, where they first lived upon arrival in the U.S. In the late 1980s, father and son resided in a studio behind a barn after a visa sponsorship fell through. While the father was working long hours, his son was attending school; after classes, Junior was home alone. Leon remembered, “Imagine, I was 13 years old; my mother was still in Guatemala; my father was working hard to support us and my
family back home. I was always by myself — no one cooking for me or nurturing me in those moments of solitude. “But even being alone, I took to farm life, which was so different from where I was from. I would sneak to pet the horses, although I knew I was not supposed to touch them. I really connected to rural life, to the horses, to the quiet, to the farm.” One afternoon, the owner of the farm spotted the teenager petting the horses. It was the beginning of a familial relationship that would last decades. That day standing at the door to the studio, farm owners Perry and Betty Andrew told Leon to wash up, change clothes and come up for dinner. He did, and the dinners and nurturing continued. The Andrews were already in their 60s, but the three became so close that Leon still refers to them as Grandpa and Grandma. At Thanksgiving each year, it is Grandma’s macaroni and cheese that is a must on the table. In those early years in the United States, Carlos Leon, Sr. worked relentlessly, doing all that he could to provide for his family, which was split between Virginia and Guatemala. He worked construction while also attending a union-sponsored school for foremen in Maryland. His son developed friendships, prioritized school and navigated xenophobia and racism in school. In the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, Leon recalls being the only Hispanic student in class. He was bullied, despite trying to find community with the football team at Stonewall Jackson High School. He eventually left that school after ninth grade. He then attended Osbourn High School, where he recalls developing camaraderie and friendship across ethnic lines. His friendships were diverse: white, Black and Asian. According to Leon, things were much less politicized and divisive there. He went on to graduate from Osbourn. See LEON, page 6
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For the love of Fauquier: Staying quiet to fit in LEON, from page 5 But before graduation in 1990, during his junior year, there was a turning point at home. His father, Carlos Leon, Sr. received a job opportunity in Los Angeles, a city where the Leons had relatives and extended family. The move to Los Angeles would have undoubtedly interrupted the younger Leon’s education, so Grandma and Grandpa put forth a difficult proposal. They offered to keep Junior until he graduated from high school. The proposal was accepted, and young Leon stayed, reuniting with his father in Los Angeles once his education was completed in 1992. Although Leon was happy to be reunited with his father, he missed the Virginia Piedmont way of life, so he returned to the Piedmont. Leon began working in the healthcare industry, at first as a security guard. But just as his father had, he continued to move up; eventually, he became a cardiopulmonary technician. Not only had he returned to the way of life that felt most like home, he was in a profession where he was actively making a difference in the way he wanted. However, societal challenges remained. These were disenfranchising challenges that marked his family as different. In 2006, he moved back to Fauquier and enrolled his children in the public school system, but despite being born and raised in the United States and primarily English-speaking, his son was immediately put into English as a Second Language classes. Leon had to fight to remove his children from those kinds of remedial classes. On the first day of school, Leon was told by another student on the bus that his parents believed Leon’s son didn’t belong there. Leon was angry that his son had been hurt by this comment, but his inner circle of family and friends told him to
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Carlos Leon, “Junior’s” father. let it go. He did. Societal obstacles continued. Leon specifically cited the Prince William law, 287(g), promoted by the former Board of County Supervisors Chairman Corey Stewart (R), which permitted police officials to check the immigration status of those arrested and release them to federal immigration officials. Leon said it was a distinctive turning
point in the Hispanic community. “Latino people were afraid to even send their children to school when the law went into effect — there were massive absences across Prince William County.” The easier relationships across cultural and racial lines he recalled from his Osbourn days in the early 1990s were gone, said Leon, “Hispanics are tolerated, not wanted.” Leon said Hispanics in Fauquier County value working hard and providing for their families. Sometimes that means when injustice occurs, Hispanic families might not be as visible with their dissent. In his view, his community is largely invisible because they are often living on farms, working hard to provide for families, both locally and back home. Many don’t speak or read English well and may not know their full rights or are afraid of repercussions. “Living here as a Latino is like playing the lottery; one day you might have a great day, the next day you are told in the supermarket that you don’t belong here.” He said he notices this most when he is conversing with his wife in Spanish in public. “That is when you receive the uninvited looks, stares and comments. However, if someone is speaking French, or Russian, and not identified as Latino, people have a different reaction. It is more of a welcoming curiosity and people might even ask where the person is from.” See LEON, page 7
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For the love of Fauquier: Staying quiet to fit in LEON, from page 6 Leon remembered that in the early 2000s, most Latinos lived in the complexes in apartments near Walgreens. “Many worked on farms, in construction, landscaping and the majority of the Hispanic population was Mexican, Salvadoran, Honduran and Guatemalan.” He said that while the previous generation mostly focused on working and keeping to themselves, the younger generation is making a wave, aspiring to more civil rights, visibility and opportunities. Seeing this changing visibility makes Leon proud, he said. “Many who worked for others originally have gone on to be business owners, own their own landscaping businesses and construction companies; some of us have advanced in business and healthcare.” During the pandemic, Leon has been on the front lines as a cardiopulmonary technician. He calls it “one of the hardest things he has ever done.” One of his old high school friends became ill with COVID-19 and was in Leon’s care. Leon recalled how his friend in his final days wanted to speak about those good old times they had at Osbourn in the early 1990s. These memories dominated some of his last conversations. “Fauquier is very beautiful countryside. Fauquier County grows on you, and you start to love it -- the history and the way we live -- makes you appreciate it. Living here as a farm boy shaped who I am today. And what I want others to understand is that this is home -- that this country, county, as everyone else loves it, we love it, too. “This is home.”
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Fauquier climate meeting brings warnings – and some practical ideas By Peter Cary
Piedmont Journalism Foundation
A cross section of Fauquier County leaders met Wednesday, Nov. 17 to consider ways the county could adapt to climate change and mitigate its causes. Spurred by warnings of heat waves, droughts, floods and invasive species, the group shared and debated ideas for addressing climate threats and agreed to continue the process. The meeting was sponsored by the Fauquier Climate Change Group, a collection of concerned residents and local leaders and the Piedmont Environment Council, dedicated to promoting and protecting the Piedmont’s natural resources. It was attended by 13 representatives from government agencies, conservation groups and the Fauquier Chamber of Commerce. “We saw a problem coming and decided we wanted to do something about it,” said Kevin O’Neill, the climate group’s director. Cindy Burbank, a member who led the meeting, said the climate group was not focused on the global issues but on “what could be done locally.” To that end, the first half of the meeting was taken up with a review of climate change predictions and possible responses that the PEC had recently prepared as a resource for Albemarle County. The review, a 60-page paper, included examples of climate initiatives in six other rural localities across the nation. They ranged from the small and personal to the broad and ambitious. Some localities started with government initiatives, such as greener public buildings and then moved on to community and private efforts. Others went the opposite route, starting
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The Warrenton Police Department is one of the few buildings in the town with rooftop solar panels. with community approaches like education, local food, zero waste or reduced energy use. Blacksburg, Virginia, for instance, encourages residents to wash clothes in only cold water and to make their homes more energy efficient. The city is also considering housing policies that reduce auto commuting. Summit County, Colorado focuses on the value of and threats to its forests. Nearby Fort Collins has added more bike routes and emphasizes preserving its natural beauty and outdoor lifestyle. The city of Everett, Washington, lists its initiatives and scores them in various categories, like impact, equity, feasibility and co-benefits to make sure they result in action. While the paper was prepared for Albemarle, the thinking was that the climate effects that Albemarle faces will be seen in Fauquier too. And its responses could be considered by Fauquier as well. See CLIMATE, page 11
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Plea agreement reached in Norwood murder case Plea hearing scheduled for Nov. 30 By Coy Ferrell
Fauquier Times Staff Writer
Levi Norwood, accused of killing his mother and brother last year, has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors, Commonwealth Attorney Scott Hook told a judge Monday. The details of the agreement will be announced at a Nov. 30 hearing. The parties have “reached a resolution in this case,” Hook told Circuit Judge Craig Johnston without elaborating. Both Hook and Norwood’s attorney, Ryan Ruzic, declined to comment further when contacted by the Fauquier Times after the hearing. The parties have been working to reach an agreement since this summer, when Norwood was again found mentally competent to stand trial; he had been found to be competent after a separate evaluation late last year. Another examination to determine whether Norwood was “sane” at the time of the alleged offenses was also conducted last year. The results of that evaluation are known only to Norwood and Ruzic, who declined to comment at the time. Norwood, now 18, allegedly shot and killed Jennifer Norwood, 34, and Wyatt Norwood, 6, at the family’s Midland home on Feb. 14, 2020, fleeing in a stolen car to North Carolina before
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his arrest the next day. Norwood’s father, Joshua Norwood, subsequently claimed in online postings that someone shot at him when he arrived home after the shootings. Joshua Norwood killed himself two months later. Soon after he was arrested, Norwood allegedly admitted to the shootings, according to a search warrant affidavit filed by a Fauquier detective in the weeks after the incident. “[Norwood] has made post-Miranda statements admitting to both of the murders,” the document claimed, referencing the 1966 U.S. Supreme Court case that requires police officers to inform arrested individuals of their constitutional right to silence. Norwood has remained in custody since his arrest. He faces up to life in prison on each of two counts of first-degree murder. Reach Coy Ferrell at cferrell@fauquier.com
Calverton man arrested in connection with Bealeton car break-ins A Calverton man was arrested Nov. 17 after allegedly breaking into several cars in the Bealeton area and stealing credit cards, a firearm and other belongings. Juwan Todd, 23, has been charged with four counts of entering a vehicle to commit a crime, six counts of credit card theft, credit card fraud, larceny of a firearm, petit larceny and two counts of possessing stolen goods, according to Lt. Steven Lewis of the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office. In the early morning hours of Tuesday, Nov. 16, several residents of the Edgewood and Ashley Glenn subdivisions in Bealeton notified the sheriff’s office that their cars had been broken into overnight and items had been stolen, said Lewis. The reportedly stolen items included six credit cards, a handheld power drill and a pistol, according to a criminal complaint filed with Todd’s arrest. A Fauquier sheriff’s deputy viewed video surveillance footage of the incidents and found that “Juwan Todd matched the description of the individual in those videos,” the complaint said. The same day, Todd allegedly tried to use one of the stolen credit cards at the Food Lion in Bealeton. Deputies obtained security camera footage that allegedly shows Todd leaving the Food Lion and getting into a car, according to a search warrant affidavit. On Wednesday, Nov. 17, deputies pulled over a car in Warrenton that allegedly matched the one identified in the security camera footage and identified the driver as Todd, the complaint said. Two of the allegedly stolen credit cards were in his possession. Todd was taken to the Fauquier County Adult Detention Center, where he remains in custody without bond, said Lewis.
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Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | November 23, 2021
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Former drama teacher indicted for child sex abuse
METTINGER, from page 1
Mettinger was arrested on the initial charges on June 29 but was released shortly after on a $300,000 secured bond. At Monday’s hearing, prosecutors did not seek to revoke the existing bond in light of the new charges. Charging documents related to the alleged incidents this summer claim that on June 10, June 15, June 22 and June 24, Mettinger picked up the alleged victim, from their home, and took the child to his house, where “they had arranged for [the child] to get paid to assist Mettinger with household chores.” On June 10, while on a break from working, the alleged victim and Mettinger were sitting on a couch in the living room when Mettinger began “fondling” the victim, the victim alleged in a criminal complaint. Mettinger allegedly had sexual relations with the victim on June 15 and June 22, the complaint continued. When the two were working together on June 24, Mettinger told the victim that “he was ‘mentoring’ them and that they should not tell anyone what they had done, especially not his parents,” the complaint said. Two days later, on June 26, the victim reported a “sexual assault” to the Warrenton Police Department, according to charging documents.
Warrenton police detectives began investigating the allegations and on June 29, interviewed Mettinger. According to the complaint, Mettinger told detectives that the victim would come over to assist with chores. But he “would not advise as to whether anything of a sexual nature occurred between himself and [the child]. Mettinger advised that nothing was ever forced or that he never paid for sex with [the child].” During the investigation, the child reported that, while on a private tutoring session with Mettinger via Zoom in December 2020, “Mettinger shared his screen with [the child] and presented … [them] with a pornographic image of males with exposed genitals,” according to a search warrant affidavit. The child said that they and Mettinger communicated over text, Discord (an instant messaging platform) and Zoom. Warrenton police officers seized several computers, cellphones and other belongings from Mettinger’s residence in connection with this alleged communication but have not filed related charges. As of press time Monday, charging documents were not available for the additional charges related to the alleged incidents in 2004 and 2005. A 1988 graduate of Fauquier High School, Mettinger was active for years in the local theater scene and
directed several plays in the area. He also has been active with the Warrenton Chorale. Mettinger worked as a drama teacher at Fauquier High School from 2001 to 2012. He left the school in May 2012, handing over the direction of the spring play mid-production, school division spokeswoman Tara Helkowski confirmed after his arrest. “He is not eligible for rehire,” Helkowski added. From 1998 to 2008, Mettinger worked as an adjunct professor at the Fauquier campus of Lord Fairfax Community College, teaching public speaking and acting, a college spokesperson said. Mettinger took a job with Huntington Learning Center, a private tutoring service, in 2013, according to court documents. He left the company in 2016 and has since worked
as a freelance tutor for middle and high school students. Mettinger was also briefly employed by Allegro Community School of the Arts in Warrenton. In a statement released July 1, the organization said: “Allegro hired Kevin Mettinger several years ago to direct two of our musicals. As with all our teachers, he was required to complete a background check before beginning work, which was returned to us showing no issues. Although quite talented, we didn’t feel he was a good fit for Allegro and we ended our engagement together after the second production. Due to the nature of the shows and the casting, Mr. Mettinger was never alone with minor children; adults were always present.” Reach Liam Bowman at lbowman@fauquier.com
The Plains man dies in single-vehicle crash A 40-year-old man was killed Friday in a single-vehicle traffic crash on Va. Route 55, according to a Virginia State Police press release. The crash occurred at 1:55 p.m. near the intersection with O’Bannon Road. John V. Barr, of The Plains, was driving a 2019 Jeep Cherokee west when he “failed to maneuver a curve, ran off the right side of the roadway and collided with a tree,” the press release said. The vehicle caught fire after the collusion. Barr, who was wearing a seat belt, died at the scene. An investigation was ongoing as of last week, according to the state police.
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Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | November 23, 2021
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Wendy Moes displays a child-sized violin available to rent.
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A nearly complete violin
Violin makers continue their life’s work in Fauquier MOES, from page 1 Their obsessions don’t stop with centuries-old timber, of course. Every part of their instruments — and even the well-worn hand tools that fill their workshop — are the result of endless tinkering and refinement. “We experiment a lot,” said Peter Moes — an understated way of describing days upon days spent at a workbench meticulously perfecting each aspect of an instrument. Now in their 70s, the couple moved to New Baltimore early this year to be closer to their daughters. Their work making world-class violins, cellos and violas has taken them from Germany, to California, to London, to New York, back to Germany and now to Fauquier County. Peter Moes was born in Bavaria, Wendy Moes in Boston. They met in the Alpine German city of Mittenwald when they both attended the violin-making school there in the 1970s and founded Moes & Moes Violin Makers in New York in 1981. They plan to carry on their life’s work in their home workshop “as long as people still want us.” Yo-Yo Ma purchased one of their cellos in the 1990s and still uses it on tour. Hilary Hahn, winner of three Grammy awards, owns one of their violins. Most of the instruments they’ve made over the years are still with their original owners, they said. “It’s important to have a good relationship with a musician and have them give you a
straight opinion,” said Peter Moes. Like any good artists, the Moeses are never quite satisfied — an instrument can always be improved here, tinkered there. Some version of the word “fascinated” comes up often as the Moeses talk about their work. They spend weeks or months on a single instrument; they’ve never made more than six in a single year. “We’ve always followed the route of something that interests us, that fascinates us,” said Peter Moes. “It’s our driving force.” His first fascination was repairing instruments seemingly beyond repair — situations where, as he put it, “it’s impossible, but doable,” quoting the 1999 Sean Connery film “Entrapment.” Repairing instruments is still a big part of what they do — from restoring violins to renting to local families to bringing professionals’ instruments back to life. “He gets really interested if something’s broken,” added Wendy Moes. “I’m really interested in the sound.” “Every part of these instruments affects everything else and is affected by everything else,” she said. She emphasized that “there is a huge range of sound that is considered ‘excellent,’” explaining that they try to build and restore instruments to meet the preferences of their clients. “Nowadays, makers are just copying antique makers’ work,” she said. “But there’s room in there for lots of different fine sounds.” She contin-
In addition to building and restoring instruments for professionals, the Moeses also have violins and violas in a range of sizes for students to rent; cellos are available on special request. The couple’s faces light up as they show off their collection of small violins made for young children. “We select instruments that we can modify if need be to get a very good sound and easy response,” explains their website. “Every instrument gets a professional set-up from us personally. That means doing the fingerboard and nut, cutting a bridge and adjusting the sound post.” Students can trade up to a larger-sized instrument as they grow. Call 540-340-4275, email moes@ moesandmoes.com or visit moesandmoes.com for more information. ued, “It’s nice to know you can make something that makes someone happy … make them get to where they want to be.” The couple takes special pride in making each instrument unique based on their own incessant tinkering and refinement; great instruments, they insisted, should never be a mere copy. “They teach you in school how to make something that looks like an instrument,” said Wendy Moes. Creating worldclass instruments is something different, she continued: “You have to figure that out on your own.” Their website puts it bluntly: “Copies of instruments, or anything else, never have and never will have any lasting intrinsic value.” There are “zillions” of instrument makers now, Peter Moes said, especially in Europe, where trade schools have multiplied in the decades since the Moeses started out. Setting themselves apart, he said, takes a high degree of creativity — more art than assembly line. “We are the kind of people who don’t like to follow directions or copy other people’s work,” he said. Reach Coy Ferrell at cferrell@fauquier.com
In addition to making instruments, like this cello in progress (left), for professional musicians, Peter and Wendy Moes maintain a collection of violins and violas (right) to rent to local students.
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Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | November 23, 2021
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Fauquier climate meeting brings warnings – and some practical ideas CLIMATE, from page 7 According to Kat Imhoff, the PEC’s senior conservation fellow based in Charlottesville, Albemarle adopted phase one of a climate action plan in October 2020, and is now working on a climate vulnerability and risk assessment. Charlottesville is developing a climate action plan this year. Whether such broad climate change policies could come from the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors is unclear. Supervisor Mary Leigh McDaniel, who attended the meeting, said, “Unfortunately, climate change has become somewhat politicized and that makes it more difficult.” But the attendees also agreed that the supervisors are responsive to specific measures that address local climate effects – like flooding or solar panels on rooftops, for instance. To set the stage for discussion, the PEC authors of the Albemarle study warned of climate effects likely to be seen in Fauquier. “It is fairly clear that we are going to see large increases in temperature by the end of the century,” said Joshua Press-Williams, a PEC research fellow who helped prepare the paper. He said temperatures could be 9 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit hotter in summer and 5 to 6 degrees warmer in winter by that time. He said other effects include: Precipitation increasing at a rate of 0.26 inches every decade; a mosquito
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Residents of Remington have for decades been dealing with flooding after hard rains. Much of the rainwater in Fauquier evaporates before it has a chance to sink into the ground and benefit the water table. season that is already 20 days longer than in the past; new species of insects harmful to trees and agriculture and more invasive plant species. The Albemarle PEC presenters also raised the issue of rainfall and its effect on water levels. They noted increased precipitation does not necessarily translate into more groundwater, as rain from storms runs off the ground quickly and does not soak in. Mike Focazio, vice-chair of the Fauquier County Water and Sanitation Authority, said that of the 42 inches of rainfall that Fauquier sees annually, two-thirds or more of it is lost in evaporation, and in the end only about two inches of the rainfall makes its way into the groundwater.
Julie Bolthouse, the PEC’s Fauquier land-use coordinator, ticked off other local concerns: drought, flooding, shifting plant and animal species, and the need to move toward renewable energy. Discussion also included placement of solar utilities in Fauquier. Ken Alm, a board member of Citizens for Fauquier County, said the county had a good, though restrictive, solar ordinance. He warned against the county becoming too solar-resistant, because, he felt, if the county does not allow solar facilities, “the state might force us to.” He suggested that their group might do a study to identify the best locations for solar installations in the county.
Others suggested opening discussions with builders of flat-topped buildings to encourage them to lease their roof space to solar developers. Fauquier Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Alec Burnett said it would help to get developers involved in climate discussions. Some talked of solar facilities where the panels are placed high enough to accommodate farming or of placing solar panels on the cleared land beneath transmission lines. There was talk of getting funding for climate-related initiatives, and Burbank said she had begun studying the just-enacted 2,000-page Biden infrastructure bill for funds that Fauquier could tap. She said the bill “has a lot of money for charging stations, including money that local governments can directly access,” plus funding for planting pollinators in transportation corridors and fighting invasive species. As the meeting ended, all agreed that they were just beginning a productive conversation and vowed to meet again. Burbank said she would invite more leaders and later asked all attendees to make a list of ideas – big and small – that could become part of the next session. She said the point of the meeting was to invite key leaders and “encourage them; make them aware that climate change is happening; and that we ought to be figuring out how it’s affecting the county and what we can do to protect all the things that are special here in Fauquier County.”
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Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | November 23, 2021
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The popular Transformers’ character “Bumblebee” that captivates audiences on the big screen is now wowing motorists along U.S. 29 in Warrenton, thanks to a talented delivery truck driver. Meadows Farms Nursery has an annual fall festival, and part of the celebration is a “giant scarecrow” competition among its multiple Northern Virginia locations. Rick Clark, 60, created Bumblebee at his Warrenton farm as this year’s entry for Meadows Farms’ Warrenton location on Lee Highway. Bumblebee won. At 15 feet tall with a 10-foot arm span, Bumblebee towers above U.S. 29 and beckons passersby to stop and take a look. A closer inspection reveals that Bumblebee is in fact made of nothing but junk. Clark had a vision for these scraps and leftovers and turned them into a magnificent spectacle. “When I was assembling the body parts in front of the store, a little boy’s eyes got big when he recognized it as Bumblebee. I knew I had it,” Clark said. Clark is a longtime employee of Meadows Farms Nursery in Warrenton. He said that his mother and brother were both talented at drawing, but he wasn’t. He was interested in sculpture and putting pieces together to form new things. Clark has used his talents to win Meadows Farms fall festival giant scarecrow competition five times. In previous years, he created gigantic versions of Popeye, Charlie Brown, Winnie the Pooh and Ryder from Paw Patrol. “I used different materials to create those other figures, mostly foam, caulk and latex,” he said. “This year was different, I used scrap parts and stuff I found around my farm and screwed it together to make Bumblebee.” Clark said he had been thinking about creating Bumblebee for years because a child had once asked him: “Why didn’t you make a Transformer?” Clark decided this year would be the year he would take on the challenge. So, when the Warrenton location staff voted on what character to create this year, he was able to influence them to choose Bumblebee because he was already thinking about how he could create it. Clark got to work in late summer and spent every spare minute he had for more than five weeks to create Bumblebee. The project was on Clark’s mind constantly. “I was thinking about it all the time,” he said, explaining that it took plenty of mental focus to figure out just how to place the scrap parts and recycled materials he had sitting around his property to make Bumblebee come to life. Working four to five hours each weeknight and then 10 hours over the weekends, Clark managed to complete Bumblebee and beat the contest’s Oct. 1 deadline by more than two weeks.
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Meadows Farm delivery truck driver Rick Clark, of Warrenton, created this 15-foot Bumblebee Transformer for the nursery’s annual “giant scarecrow” competition. Bumblebee won. Clark used plastic jugs, storage tubs and lids, tires, gears, belts, PVC and corrugated pipes, and even plastic lawn chairs in his creation. Bumblebee’s fingers are old clamps Clark had used for lumber, and the chest piece is from a rubber car bumper. “I picked up the bumper from a median in the road three years ago. I kept driving by it thinking I should pick it up because I knew eventually, I would use it for something,” he said. “One day I grabbed it and threw it in my truck. It turned out to be the perfect chest piece for Bumblebee.” The only supplies Clark purchased were the yellow paint, clear tubing and the screws he used to put it all together. When he was done creating Bumblebee’s abdomen and appendages, he transported them from his farm to the nursery in a dump truck. Clark said the pieces themselves are not that heavy because they are mostly made of plastic but probably weigh about 200 pounds or so collectively. Clark said his final step was to put all the pieces together and affix everything to a telephone poll to display it near the nursery’s entrance. Katrina Whitten, a sales clerk at Meadows Farms in Warrenton, said since Bumblebee was erected in the store’s pumpkin patch near the roadside, “People drive by, and they do a double-take.” See BUMBLEBEE, page 31
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Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | November 24, 2021
HOLIDAY EVENTS “Gift of the Magi - The Musical”
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What: Fauquier Community Theatre presents the holiday classic “Gift of the Magi - The Musical.” When: Friday, Nov. 26 to Sunday, Dec.12; Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Where: Vint Hill Theater on the Green, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton Cost: Tickets for reserved seating are $18 for students; $20 for seniors; and $22 for adults Tickets: www.FCTstage.org or call 540-349-8760
Christmas tree sales
What: Warrenton Boy Scouts Christmas tree sales When: Nov. 26 to Dec. 24; Monday to Friday 4 to 9 p.m.; Saturdays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sundays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Rankins Hardware, 251 W. Lee Highway, Warrenton Cost: Trees range from 5 to 15 feet and cost $30 and up, cash or check only
Christmas at Maple Tree Farm
What: Enchanted ½-mile stroll around the farm with lights, music and holiday characters When: Opening Friday, Nov. 26; days and times will vary Where: Maple Tree Farm, 8275 Maple Tree Lane, Warrenton
Holiday kick-off
What: Live music and cork Christmas display When: Friday, Nov. 26, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Gray Ghost Vineyards, 14706 Lee Highway, Amissville
Holiday season
What: A Holiday Through the Centuries, hear stories of holidays past, treats and music When: Saturday, Nov. 27, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane PHOTO BY STEPHEN RUMMEL PHOTOGRAPHY Cost: $10 car parking fee Fauquier Community Theatre presents “Gift of the Info: 540-592-3556 Magi - The Musical” on Fridays and Saturdays and Holiday market Sundays, Nov. 26 to Dec 12. What: Local crafters, artists, meet Santa and Cost: Timed tickets may be purchased through the more, food truck onsite farm’s website for $8 to $13 When: Saturday, Nov. 27, noon to 4 p.m. Info: mapletreefarmva.com or 540-316-0206 Where: Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 9668 Maidstone Road, Delaplane “The Nutcracker” Info: 540-364-2772 What: Virginia National Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” Toys for tots When: Friday, Nov. 26; 2 and 6:30 p.m. What: Santa Run-Toys for Tots Toy Pick Up Parade Where: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 (Hosted by Warrenton Police Dept. and Warrenton George Mason Circle, Manassas Volunteer Fire Dept.) Cost: $63 to $68 Tickets: https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/virginiaSee HOLIDAY EVENTS, page 15
UPCOMING FAUQUIER EVENTS NOV. 24 TO DEC. 3 Ongoing events Food drive
What: Food collection drive for Fauquier’s neediest families When: Wednesday, Nov. 24 to Friday, Dec. 3; noon to 5 p.m. Where: Barrel Oak Winery, 3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane Info: Bring in four items for a complimentary tasting or flight
Wednesday, Nov. 24 Food fest
What: 6th annual Orlean oyster fest When: Wednesday, Nov. 24, 3 to 10 p.m. Where: Orlean Market, 6855 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall Info: Reservations recommended, 540-364-2774
Live music
What: Thanksgiving Reunion with CJ the DJ When: Wednesday, Nov. 24, 9 p.m. Where: O›Brien›s Irish Pub, 380 Broadview Ave., Warrenton
Trivia
What: Small team trivia When: Wednesday, Nov. 24, 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Barking Rose Brewery, 9057 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton Cost: Free to play with prizes
Live music
What: Featuring the Musical Suspects When: Wednesday, Nov. 24, 7 to 11 p.m. Where: Orlean Market, 6855 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall
Trivia
What: Trivia night with Fauquier Trivia When: Wednesday, Nov. 24, 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton
Thursday, Nov. 25 Coffee and conversation
What: Fellowship, encouragement, and hope through conversation with others
When: Thursday, Nov. 25, 10 a.m. to noon Where: Spiritual Care Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free; light refreshments provided Info: 540-349-5814
Trivia
What: Trivia night When: Thursday, Nov. 25, 7 to 9 p.m. Where: Wort Hog Brewing Company, 41 Beckham St., Warrenton
Friday, Nov. 26 Blood drive
What: American Red Cross Drive When: Friday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Fauquier Health, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton Info: Register at www.redcross.org or call 1-800-733-2767. Enter main hospital entrance for screening then go to Sycamore Room
Book cellar
What: Book cellar with books, movies, and music for all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of the Fauquier Library to support programs When: Friday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: John Barton Payne Building Basement, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton Info: Call 540-341-3447 to volunteer
Live music
What: Featuring Shane Gamble When: Friday, Nov. 26, 4 to 8 p.m. Where: Lost Barrel Brewing, 36138 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg
Live music
What: Featuring Diego Retana Band When: Friday, Nov. 26, 1 to 5 p.m. Where: Blue Valley Vineyard and Winery, 5535 Blue Valley Way, Delaplane
Live music
What: Featuring Uncle Drew and the Scoundrels When: Friday, Nov. 26, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton
Live music
What: Featuring Matt Holloman When: Saturday, Nov. 27, 7. p.m. Where: Beer Hound Brewery, 201 Waters Place, Culpeper
Saturday, Nov. 27 Book cellar
What: Book cellar with books, movies, and music for all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of the Fauquier Library to support programs When: Friday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: John Barton Payne building basement, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton Info: Call 540-341-3447 to volunteer
Epilepsy fundraiser
What: Raise awareness for epilepsy. Proceeds will go towards Epilepsy Foundation in memory of Colton Powers When: Saturday, Nov. 27; 1 to 3 p.m. Where: Warrenton Community Center, 430 E. Shirley Ave., Warrenton Cost: $10 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/204797473757
Star gazing
What: Star gazing with the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. When: Saturday, Nov. 27, 5 to 11 p.m. Where: Great Meadow Foundation, 5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains Cost: Free Info: Masks required; no pets
Live music
What: Live music by Chris Bone When: Saturday, Nov. 27, 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Lost Barrel Brewing, 36138 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg
Live music
What: Live music with Fork in the Road When: Saturday, Nov. 27, 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton
Monday, Nov. 29 Book club
What: Marshall evening book club reading “The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett When: Monday, Nov. 29, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Virtual Info: Join virtual meetings, contact deborah.cosby@fauquiercounty.gov or call 540-422-8527
Tuesday, Nov. 30 Story time
What: Stories for young children and caregivers with finger plays and singalongs When: Tuesday, Nov. 30, 10:30 to 10:45 a.m. Where: Virtual Cost: Free Info: Required registration at https:// bit.ly/FPLstorytimefall
ESL class
What: English-as-a-second-language class presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education programs When: Tuesday, Nov. 30, 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton Cost: Free Info: 540-718-8243
Wednesday, Dec. 1 ESL class
What: English-as-a-second-language class presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education programs When: Wednesday, Dec. 1, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Cost: Free Info: 540-718-8243 See CALENDAR, page 16
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HOLIDAY EVENTS, from page 14 When: Sunday, Nov. 28 to Wednesday, Dec. 1; 3 to 8 p.m. Where: Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company, 167 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton Info: All toys must be new and unwrapped; monetary donations of $25 to purchase bike helmets to go along with the bikes collected by Remington VFD’s Toys for Tots Drive Updates: Follow the Facebook page for further information
Breakfast with Santa and Christmas craft show
What: Breakfast; baked goods and crafts When: Sunday, Nov 28; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Remington Lions Community Center, 11326 James Madison Highway, Bealeton Cost: 12 years and older, $8; 6 to 11 year olds, $6; 5 years old and under, free
Holiday market
What: Vendors, crafters and more When: Sunday, Nov. 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Archwood Green Barns, 4557 Old Tavern Road, The Plains Info: 540-253-5289
Warrenton Christmas Parade
What: Christmas parade hosted by First Responders Mutual Aid, a non-profit organization When: Friday, Dec. 3; 6 p.m. Where: On Main Street in Warrenton, from Fifth Street to Courthouse Square Register: Through Warrenton Christmas Parade Facebook page Cost: $50 for businesses that are not already sponsors; free to non-profits Details: First Responders Mutual Aid is working with the town of Warrenton and the Virginia Department of Health to address and COVID concerns Extra: There will be a fireworks display at the end of the parade; Mr. and Mrs. Claus will make their first appearance of the season
Gum Drop Square
What: Visit with Santa When: Friday, Dec. 3, 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Gum Drop Square, 92 Main St., Warrenton Info: 540-349-86068
Marshall Christmas Parade
What: Community holiday celebration cosponsored by Marshall Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department and Marshall Moving Forward When: Saturday, Dec. 4; 11 a.m. (lineup is at 10 a.m.) Where: Marshall’s Main Street Info: https://www.mightycause.com/organization/ Marshall-Moving-Forward
Remington Christmas Parade
What: Christmas parade through the town of Remington, hosted by Remington Volunteer Fire Department When: Saturday, Dec. 4; 6 p.m. (lineup at 5 p.m. at M.M. Pierce Elementary School) Where: Starts at M.M. Pierce Elementary School, continues down Church Street and down Main Street; ends at Remington Fire Department Info: 540-439-6870; parade@rvfrd.com
Christmas in Middleburg
What: Community event featuring activities all day When: Saturday, Dec. 4, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Christmas parade begins at 2 p.m. Where: Washington Street, Middleburg and nearby Details: A breakfast with Santa at 8 a.m. at the Middleburg Community Charter School; a parade with 150 horses at 11 a.m.; a craft fair at the Middleburg Community Center; an animal-friendly Christmas Parade beginning at 2 p.m.; the Spirit of Middleburg celebrating food and wine from 3 to 6 p.m.; and a Christmas tree lighting begins with caroling at 5 p.m. Cost: Parking passes available for $30 to $50 per vehicle Info: www.christmasinmiddleburg.org
Christmas market
What: Music, crafts, vendors, a live nativity and a visit from Santa When: Saturday, Dec. 4; 2 to 6 p.m. Where: The Remington Community Garden, 150 West Bowen St., Remington
“The Nutcracker”
What: The Centre Performing Arts Company presents “The Nutcracker” When: Saturday, Dec. 4 and Sunday, Dec. 5; 4 p.m. Where: Fauquier High School, 705 Waterloo Road, Warrenton Cost: $25; $20 for 12 and under; and free for children under 2 Tickets: Centrecompany.org
Screening of “Elf”
12; 3 p.m. Where: Hope Christian Fellowship, Vint Hill
Holiday festival
What: Second annual Verdun Holiday Fest and European Christmas Market When: Dec. 11 and 12; noon to 7 p.m. Where: Vedun Adventure Bound, 17044 Adventure Bound Trail, Rixeyville Activities: Dueling zipline, climbing tower, bouldering wall, Santa’s workshop, Santa’s celebration of lights sleigh ride, pictures with Santa, pony rides, pet adoptions, live music, strolling carolers, wrapping station, traditional European Christmas market with craft vendors, food and adult beverages Cost: Free More information: www.verdunadventurebound.org
What: Movie at the Meadow presenting “Elf” When: Saturday, Dec. 4 (snow date is Saturday, Dec. 11); gates open at 5 p.m. and the movie starts at 6 p.m. Where: Great Meadow Equestrian Center, 5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains Details: The audio will be transmitted via car radios; food trucks will sell refreshments Cost: Free
Christmas concert
Craft fair
Concert
What: Grace Miller PTO craft fair When: Saturday, Dec. 4 Where: Grace Miller Elementary School, 6248 Catlett Road, Bealeton Details: Masks required to shop Contact: Vendors interested in participating may email PTO.gracemiller@gmail.com
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What: A Baroque Christmas When: Sunday, Dec. 12, 5 p.m. Where: Grace Episcopal Church, 6506 Main St. in The Plains, Details: Baroque orchestral music featuring the Grace Church Choir singing excerpts from Vivaldi’s Gloria; part of the Paragon Philharmonia series Info: Paragonphilharmonia.org What: Piedmont Symphony Orchestra and Silver Tones When: Sunday, Dec. 12; 3 p.m. Where: Highland School Arts Center
A Christmas tale
What: Holiday market When: Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon: Dec. 4; Dec. 11; Dec: 18 Where: Behind 21 Main St., Old Town Warrenton
When: Saturday, Dec. 18; 4 and 8 p.m. Where: Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains Cost: Attendees are asked to make a donation; the 4 p.m. show is free to those with special needs; there is no cost to first responders, active military members or low-income individuals Tickets: shakespeareoperatheatre.com
Swing dance
Santa Claus is coming to town
Holiday market
What: Silver Tones and swing dance When: Saturday, Dec. 4; 7 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Vint Hill Community Center Cost: Advance sales, $15; at door, $20; seniors 65-plus and students, $10
Breakfast with Santa
What: Children are invited to share breakfast with Santa When: Sunday, Dec. 5; 8 a.m. to noon Where: The Remington Volunteer Fire Department, 200 East Marshall St., Remington Cost: Bring a toy and eat for free, or pay $9/plate
Warrenton Chorale
What: A Christmas concert When: Thursday, Dec. 9 and Friday, Dec. 10, 7:30 pm; Saturday, Dec. 11, 3 p.m. Where: Warrenton Presbyterian Church, 91 Main St. Cost: $15 for adults; children through 12th grade, $5 Tickets: At the door, or at Warrenton businesses: Great Harvest Bread; Deja Brew, Oak View National Bank-Warrenton, g. willikers, Warrenton Jewelers (Tickets will not be available until the third week of November.)
The First Christmas
What: A horse-powered reading session of Luke 2:8 to 20, for ages 5 and older When: Saturday, Dec. 11; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Ridge View Ranch, 10407 Eustace Road, Midland Details: Teams will lead a horse through reading comprehension activities to help participants understand the Bible’s Luke, Chapter 2 from the perspective of the shepherds; there will also be a live/interactive Nativity, vendors and a food truck Cost: $15 for a 30-minute session; spaces are limited Contact: ridgeviewranchva@gmail.com
Everlasting Light
What: Gainesville Community Choir concert When: Saturday, Dec. 11; 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec.
What: Visit from Santa When: Saturday, Dec. 18; 11 a.m. to noon Where: The front porch of the John Page Turner Community House Details: Santa will give each child a gift, a snack and a craft to take home; parents are encouraged to take photos of their child with Santa
Elvis Christmas
What: Elvis Christmas with Randoll Rivers and Rivers Edge Band When: Saturday, Dec. 18; 6 p.m. Where: Marshall Community Center
Holiday bird count
What: Annual holiday bird count When: Sunday, Dec. 19, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton Details: Volunteers will spend the day surveying birds in a 15-mile-diameter count circle, which includes a variety of habitats. There is usually a variety of waterfowl and grassland birds. Staff will assign each person registered to a team led by an expert counter. Teams will drive from site to site, getting out at each to identify the birds together. Register: https://cliftoninstitute.org/event/ christmas-bird-count/
Drive-thru Christmas
What: Drive-thru Christmas story and light show When: Dec. 21 to 24; 5:30 to 7 p.m. Where: Warrenton United Methodist Church, 341 Church St., Warrenton Details: Lights, music, luminaries, yule log, Santa and refreshments Cost: Free
Light up the night
What: In a 25-year town tradition, Farolitos (paper lanterns) will line the streets of The Plains, placed by volunteers When: Friday, Dec. 24; beginning at 4 p.m. Details: All are welcome to join in
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Best friends celebrate annual ‘cookie night’ for over two decades By Kelly O’Lone
Special to the Fauquier Times
Ann Dean and Ashley Faaborg met when they were students at Woodson High School in Fairfax County. It didn’t take long for them to strike up a friendship and start what would become their annual cookie night. Faaborg, who now calls Warrenton home, said, “Our first cookie night was Christmas cutout cookies with icing.” As teenagers, the baking event always included a sleepover and staying up late. While the years have passed, they haven’t changed their cookie recipe too much – keeping it simple with chocolate chip and sugar cookies. They have experimented with biscotti and gingerbread houses, but always go back to the basics; the resulting treats are gifted to friends and family. As the women got older and started their own families, the tradition grew stronger than ever. Faaborg said, “There have been challenges in life, but we always made it work every year. It’s nice that there is a tradition you know is going to happen.” The women’s husbands and children are now part of the annual tradition; husbands are the official taste testers. The husbands even have their own mini tradition now -- a stop at a local brewery during the baking process. But they are always on stand-by to pick up forgotten ingredients. Between the two friends, they have five children who have a decorating station set up for cookie night. The women said the kids get very into it and have fun with the icing and sprinkles. Christmas movies are also a must-have for the annual event; favorites include “Home Alone” and “The Muppets.” Faaborg’s 7-year-old daughter has her thoughts on cookie night. “I like that I give them to other people, and they are really yummy. We get lots of types of sprinkles,” she said. Over the years, the evolution of their cookie hasn’t changed much, and Faaborg joked, “it’s the same old, same old cookie.” She said they are less spontaneous than when they were younger and always have to plan the official date. They also have tried pre-made dough to make things easier, but it didn’t quite work. It’s not lost on the two women that the tradition they started in high school has turned into an important message for their children. “What started out as two girls doing cookies together has morphed into two very connected families with this important tradition. I think that’s really neat,” Dean said. “I hope my kids take away that it is important to put in the time and effort to maintain long-term relationships and traditions because it is very meaningful, especially after time.” Faaborg has similar sentiments for her children. “I hope they remember the feeling of being together around Christmastime. Your family is, of course, your biological family, but it’s also the people you make part of your life.” Dec. 4 will mark 23 years of the annual tradition. CALENDAR, from page 14
Trivia
What: Small team trivia When: Wednesday, Nov. 24; 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Barking Rose Brewery, 9057 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton Cost: Free to play with prizes
Trivia
What: Trivia night with Fauquier Trivia When: Wednesday, Dec. 1, 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Old Bust Head Brewing
Best friends Ann Dean and Ashley Faaborg have celebrated “cookie night” together for nearly 23 years. COURTESY PHOTOS
The friends’ children get their own decorating station full of icing and sprinkles.
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Thursday, Dec. 2 Story time What: Stories for young children and caregivers with finger plays and singalongs When: Thursday, Dec. 2, 10:30 to 10:45 a.m. Where: Virtual Cost: Free Info: Required registration at https:// bit.lyFPLstorytimefall
Trivia
What: Trivia night hosted by Fauquier Trivia When: Thursday, Dec. 2, 7 to 9 p.m. Where: Wort Hog Brewing Company, 41 Beckham St., Warrenton
Friday, Nov. Dec. 3 Book cellar
What: Book cellar with books, movies, and music for all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of Fauquier Library to support programs When: Friday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m. To 5 p.m.
Where: John Barton Payne Building Basement, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton Info: Call 540-341-3447 to volunteer
Pet clinic
What: Pet Wellness Clinic When: Friday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Fauquier SPCA, 9350 Rogues Road, Midland Cost: Fee for various services Info: By appointment only; open to all; 540-788-9000 x208. All dogs must be on leashes, all cats must be in carriers
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A personal story: Childhood memories become sweet Christmas traditions By Denise Oorbeek
Special to the Fauquier Times
One of my most cherished toys as a child was a miniature tea set in a wicker carrying case with a gold clasp. My grandma gave it to me when I was 5 years old. Every time I was at her house we would play afternoon tea, filling the pot and cups with water so we actually had something to sip. This tea set was the beginning of my life-long love of the “art” of tea. Around the same age, I started “helping” my grandma and mom bake. Both of them baked throughout the year, but Christmas was an all-out extravaganza. I would venture to guess that between the two of them they churned out a couple thousand Christmas cookies each holiday season. Sparkly sugar cut-outs, powdered sugar-covered chocolate crinkles, nutty Mexican wedding cakes, gingerbread and so many more. These cookies
Josie Oorbeek and her best friend Grace Costanzo, both 4, bake in Josie’s mom’s kitchen. The girls are now 12.
This light delicious treats are quick and easy to make. Denise Oorbeek
Guiltless coconut macaroons
would be shared with dozens of families and friends, carefully laid out on plastic dime-store trays for parties and packed in beautiful tins as gifts. Of course, we saved some for Santa, too. As an adult, I cultivated my passion for afternoon-tea and baking. Even as a single woman both were a big part of my holiday celebrations with friends. When I became a wife and mother, afternoon teas and baking were instant family Christmas traditions. My first daughter, Josie, was 3 when I started including her in my Christmas baking. When she was 6, I hosted my first Christmas Tea for her and about 15 of her friends and classmates. See TRADITIONS, page 30
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2 cups unsweetened coconut 2 egg whites 1/4 cup light honey Pinch of sea salt Recommended: 1 tsp. extract of your choice (vanilla, almond, lemon or orange) Preheat oven to 375 degrees Whip egg whites into stiff peaks and then add honey and salt Fold coconut into egg mixture Drop tablespoon-sized mounds onto parchmentlined baking sheet Bake approximately 8 minutes turning once for even browning. (Watch carefully -- ovens vary.) Let cool Optional: Drizzle melted dark chocolate over macaroons or dip them into the chocolate
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A personal story: Childhood memories become sweet Christmas traditions TRADITIONS, from page 17
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Despite their young age, I put out my best china and silver—a treasured mix of my mother’s and grandma’s china and silver and my own wedding pattern. I served the girls tiered platters of the cookies I had learned to bake as a girl as well as ones that I have baked as an adult. I poured them fruity herbal teas so they could have the same thrill I had while sipping with my grandma decades before. Josie and her friends loved what would become our annual Christmas tea. Even my husband was a part of it. He would put on a tuxedo and serve our precious guests. We hosted five Christmas teas in a row. Some years we assigned a theme to our tea. Christmas in France, Nutcracker and American Girl Doll were some of them. Unfortunately, COVID halted our tradition for 2020, but this year we reinstate our tradition! My older daughter and I decided that this year we would “pass the torch” to my younger daughter, Addie, who is 6. This year, her friends will be invited over. I will bring out the same china, serve our homebaked cookies and scones and Daddy will chivalrously serve the girls. I hope she and her friends will enjoy our Christmas tradition. We sure do.
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Fauquier Times | November 23, 2021
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Critical race theory and social engineering: Exactly who is being engineered? I read an opinion piece by conservative luminary Marc Thiessen in The Washington Post (https:// www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/11/ danger-critical-race-theory/), who quotes the conservative think tank American Enterprise Institute’s new study on CRT (critical race theory). Thiessen strings together a lot of scary, slippery-slope, crack-pot theories, but that’s his right. I followed his screed by reading the AEI’s research on CRT (https://www.aei.org/research-products/report/medias-misleading-portrayal-of-the-fight-over-critical-race-theory/). That’s a lot of reading, and being intellectually lazy, I hate to read. I’m sorry to say I did not do any research using Facebook, Twitter, or any of my friend’s blogs. You know what I didn’t find in the AEI study? The names of the public schools or public school districts in which CRT is actually being taught. Sure, they talk about legislation, but not one public school in one public school district that teaches CRT. Why? I’m a curious fellow, and although I’d like to know why the AEI did not do this research, folks around here might not be so inclined. I get it — I guess that makes me one of those “Sheeple.” I would like to know which public schools are teaching CRT, and how it is affecting the students in those public schools. Where are these pub-
lic schools? Does the Fauquier County School Division teach CRT? In David Jeck’s opinion piece (https://www.fauquiernow.com/fauquier_news/entry/fauquier-social-engineering-letter-full-of-old-inaccuracies-2021), he says plainly and clearly, ”Moreover, FCPS does not advocate for, endorse, support, or include CRT in any part of our curriculum.” Isn’t anyone curious to know if the superintendent of our schools is lying or misleading us, or are you OK with just pointing the finger because you read a blog or saw someone’s post? I saw a comment on a previous letter to the editor regarding CRT (https://www.fauquier.com/ opinion/letter-thoughts-on-critical-race-theory/ article_e6b46852-4198-11ec-915b-5f3ef2d5a90a. html), ”Saying critical race theory isn’t being taught is extremely misleading.” Using vox populi as an argument booster did not win me over. Why does the poster think that the letter to the editor is misleading? Isn’t anyone curious? Maybe it’s just me being a lib, getting owned. Maybe, just maybe, someone is lying to or misleading me (and the poster I quoted above). I don’t know about you, but if someone is lying to me (let alone about CRT), I want to know. Don’t you? It should be the job of a newspaper to help correct
the record. I pose the following questions to the Fauquier Times: 1. Is CRT being taught in public schools in the U.S.A.? 2. Is CRT being taught in Fauquier public schools? If so, did David Jeck lie to or mislead us? 3. If CRT is not being taught in public schools, who in fact is lying to or misleading us? 4. CRT was part of governor-elect Glenn Youngkin’s campaign. If CRT is in fact not being taught, did he mislead us? Has Gov. Ralph Northam been lying to us about CRT? 5. Could it be possible, courses on CRT in U.S. colleges and universities are being conflated with public elementary and secondary school education in order to scare people into believing something that is not true? Why would someone do this? Now I might not have the critical thinking skills some of the posters that responded to my last letter to the editor do, but I’ll try and be better. Facts are facts, but truth is usually a nuanced thing. ANDREW HERSTEK Warrenton
Food bank distributes hundreds of turkey dinners ahead of Thanksgiving FOOD BANK, from page 2
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Tom Baccei, president of the Fauquier Community Food Bank’s board of directors, unloads turkeys from a refrigerated truck Monday morning.
greet each client with broad smiles. They know many of their clients well, sharing laughs and a cheery “Happy Thanksgiving!” with each of them. The food bank would be open Tuesday morning, they emphasized to each client, in case they needed anything else like an extra box of stuffing or another can of green beans. The food bank meets the basic food needs of hundreds of low-income individuals and families each month. For special food drives like Thanksgiving, the food bank relies on extra help from the community, said Ames. The community, she said, came through this year. Fire stations, police departments and schools competed to collect
the most donations. “I did not buy one turkey this year,” Ames smiled. “Every turkey was donated.” Many of the Thanksgiving-specific donations came through the annual “Stuff the Bus” food drive. Originally confined to the schools, Karen Embrey of the school division’s transportation department had the idea last year to park school buses in various places around the county. This year, community members filled the buses with nearly 16,000 pounds of food. And, Ames emphasized, some of the Thanksgiving meals were donated one at a time. “There were people who came with one turkey, and it was so nice. They would say, ‘Sharon, I just went to Walmart and bought you a turkey.’ I like that part too.” The expanded “Stuff the Bus”
program also meant that the list of requested donations could be adjusted to help sustain the food bank’s services through the winter, said Ames, since donations usually drop sharply after the holidays. Thanks to the community food drive, the food bank received much-needed items like boxed meals — Hamburger Helper is a favorite — and bottled water, essential to people without access to clean drinking water. Those donations to meet ongoing needs “were so instrumental,” said Ames. The Fauquier Community Food Bank serves Fauquier County residents based on income; households do not need to receive public assistance to be eligible for food bank services. More information is available at 540359-6053 or at fauquierfoodbank.org.
From trash to Transformer BUMBLEBEE, from page 12 “You can see them from their cars thinking, ‘There’s a Transformer on the side of the road!’” Whitten said Bumblebee won the Meadows Farms scarecrow contest “by a long shot,” adding: “As soon as it was posted, everybody said, ‘OK, let’s call it a contest now because nobody’s getting better than that.’” Whitten said the store gave the $200 in prize money from the contest directly to Clark. As word about Bumblebee has spread, people have called the nursery to ask if they can come visit and take pictures; they are welcomed by Meadows Farms. Whitten said one family came “all decked out in Transformers costumes” and
took pictures with Bumblebee because their kids were “obsessed with Bumblebee.” Clark said he is glad Bumblebee has made people happy and plans to take the Transformer back to his farm and set it up there when the nursery closes for winter. “I am a delivery truck driver, so I see people looking at Bumblebee sometimes as I drive in and out,” he said. “Sitting back and watching people enjoy it is my reward.” To see Bumblebee in person, visit Meadows Farms in Warrenton at 5074 Lee Highway. He’ll be standing guard over the nursery through the end of the year. Reach Cher Muzyk at cmuzyk@gmail.com
Rick Clark, of Warrenton, used scrap parts and “stuff around the farm” to build the giant Bumblebee Transformer on display in front of Meadows Farms nursery on U.S. 29.
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The Liberty boys and girls basketball teams open Monday against Culpeper. The boys are home and girls away, both at 7 p.m.
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STORY: ‘I KNOW DEEP DOWN THE CHANGE WAS GOOD FOR ME’ Decision to take assistant principal job was emotional for legendary Fauquier volleyball coach By Fred Hodge
Special to the Fauquier Times
It was time for a change, even if it came suddenly. About four months ago, Diana Story, Fauquier High’s highly successful volleyball coach, stepped down after 25 years atop the program to become an FHS assistant principal. Story, whose 456-156 record ranks fifth in VHSL history, had hoped to also keep coaching if she took the administrative post, but that wasn’t an option. “It was such a short window for the opportunity,” Story said. “I said, ‘I’m going to go for it.’ I can’t let this opportunity go by.” Story recalls a chaotic two-week span in late July and early August as she departed from a coaching job that was her lifeblood. The volleyball season at Fauquier was poised to begin with the team returning from its annual July trip to the Liberty University summer camp, after missing its 2020 trip due to the pandemic. Tryouts were set to com-
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After a 28-year coaching career Diana Story joined a recent tide of highly successful county coaches, like Fauquier boys basketball coach Wayne Brizzi, who retired or changed roles. Story’s 456-156 mark is fifth best in state volleyball history. mence Aug. 2 for the 2021 campaign. “We had a wonderful camp, and I enjoyed the time there with the girls,” Story said last week in an often emotional interview. “I was excited for a new season to begin. I never knew this was going to happen.” Fauquier was coming off a
Northwestern District championship in the spring’s relocated season. The Falcons were unbeaten versus Northwestern District foes, with another run at the district title planned. A series of behind-the-scenes events began unfolding, altering the
program’s structure. Word circulated that Fauquier assistant principal Danielle Tapscott left that post in the middle of July to move laterally to Kettle Run, taking many by surprise, including Story. See STORY, page 37
It’s a Falcon signing spree! Eight Fauquier High athletes pick colleges By Fred Hodge
Special to the Fauquier Times
The future looks for bright for these eight Fauquier High softball, volleyball, field hockey, basketball and baseball stars, who were honored at a signing ceremony last week.
MEREDITH WAYLAND/Softball -School: Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs, N.C. (NCAA Division I in Big South Conference) -Why Gardner-Webb? As the end of summer approached, Meredith Wayland was concerned. The Fauquier Falcon all-district center fielder dreamed of playing Division I softball since she was a seventh grader, but had no offers. Then Gardner-Webb, which was making the rounds with a new coaching staff, contacted Wayland’s travel team coach about prospects in this area. “They really came out of nowhere,” Wayland said. “My coach said ‘Hey, here’s a school with a new coaching staff,’” Wayland said. “I went down there for a camp and just fell in love.” Wayland said Gardner-Webb coaches liked her arm strength, athletic build and potential, and that she was open to a new program. “Strictly outfield,” Wayland replied quickly when asked about positions. “Nothing too specific yet, but I’m hoping to continue playing centerfield.” Her D-III choices were national champion Virginia Wesleyan, Christopher Newport and Bridgewater. The area’s ambience in western North Carolina also lured her. The Falcon will enter the Gardner-Webb sports management curriculum with several possible long-term paths in mind. “My goal is to be a sports agent,” she said. “Sports management is a great way to get me involved with the business side. I can stay involved in sports and it gives me other opportunities if the sports agent thing doesn’t work out.”
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Fauquier High college signees include, from left, Zofeya Maldonado (Eastern Mennonite, field hockey), Makayla Foddrell (Shippensburg, basketball), Skye Corum (Virginia State, softball), Blaine Smith (Hood, baseball). Garrett Hoffman Cockerille (Virginia Wesleyan, baseball), Payton Swart (Elon, softball), Meredith Wayland (Gardner-Webb, softball) and Meredith Scott (San Jose State, beach volleyball).
ZOFEYA MALDONADO/Field Hockey -School: Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg. (NCAA D-III in Old Dominion Athletic Conference). -Why Eastern Mennonite? Was Zofeya Maldonado going to play college field hockey? After what she considered to be a subpar junior year, Maldonado had an explosive senior year this fall and now will be joining older sister Ashley on the Eastern Mennonite University roster. “It’s been off and on,” she said of the internal dialogue on playing in college. “Last year was not a great season for me, so I was not sure I wanted to play in college. But this
year was one of my best seasons.” She was Falcon MVP, starring for the 11-7-1 unit that tied for first in the regular-season Northwestern District standings and advanced to the Region 4D semifinals. She tallied a career-high 11 goals to go with five assists. “I was feeling the energy,” she smiled, but Maldonado also stressed she had another powerful incentive to attend EMU, “Going to my sister’s games and seeing a full season of college play gave me inspiration.” Maldonado will seek a Bachelor of Science degree for Nursing. She’s interested in pediatric care, with medical school on her mind. See FALCONS, page 34
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SKYE CORUM/Softball
FALCONS, from page 33
PAYTON SWART/Softball -School: Elon (N.C.) University (NCAA Division I in the Colonial Athletic Association) -Why Elon? Fauquier infielder Payton Swart began sending emails to the softball coach at Elon University since she was a sophomore. The interest was not reciprocated at first. “Not a lot of communication at all,” said Swart with a laugh. “Eventually, they started viewing a couple of my videos on a sports recruiting platform, and we got a connection. This summer is when I first met them and they saw me play.” She spoke with an Elon coach at a camp, then attended an Elon camp in early August, hoping for a concrete offer. She said financial aid also would be a factor in a decision. No offer came at the camp, but she received an invitation to return several weeks later for an unofficial visit. “They offered me then, and I accepted three days later. It didn’t take long,” she giggled. Swart wanted a smaller D-I school. Elon, with 6,000 students, satisfied that. It has Division I football on top of a well-regarded communications department and small class sizes. “I get the college experience plus the softball,” she said. Swart also had offers from four in-state Division III programs Roanoke, Bridgewater, RandolphMacon and Christopher Newport. CNU was her second choice. Swart is projected as a middle infielder by the Elon staff, who appreciate her ability to read hitters and know where to go with the ball. Then, there is her non-stop communication. “I never stop talking on the field. Some people get annoyed, but that was one thing that helped me get recruited,” Swart said with a smile. She was the Falcon shortstop last spring and has extensive experience at third base. Second base, however, may be her first stop due to Elon’s returning experience on the left side of the infield. Swart hopes for an eventual return to short. Swart said she saw the newsroom the school’s communication department uses to train students for possible on-air television futures on her tour. “Elon has a great communications program,” she said of her dream job in television. “It was thrilling to see the people actually talking in the studio.” Swart said she is also considering sports psychology.
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By often calling Skye Corum on a daily basis, Virginia State won the services of the Falcons’ senior pitcher and slugger.
-School: Virginia State University in Ettrick, Va. (NCAA Division II in Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association) -Why Virginia State? There is one primary reason softball and baseball players attend showcase events. One never knows who is watching. Fauquier’s Skye Corum was playing with her softball travel team last year when a Virginia State coach approached her following a game. “It was actually an accident,” Corum recalled. “They wanted our other pitcher but saw me and talked to me after the game.” The Trojans began consistent contact. “They were some of the first coaches who began calling me on a daily basis,” Corum said. “I went on a visit, and truly loved it. “I’ll be pitching there and be one of their strong hitters as well as have an opportunity to be at third when I am not pitching,” Corum said of the plan. Designated player also is possible because of her power element. Corum established a new Fauquier school record last spring with eight home runs for the season. Bowie State and Georgia State also were in the picture but were not not true contenders. Corum hopes to pursue a physical therapy career after graduation, noting she’d need 18 months of additional classes to obtain her certification.
MAKAYLA FODDRELL/Basketball -School: Shippensburg (Pa.0 University in Shippensburg, Pa. (NCAA D-II in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference) -Why Shippensburg? Makayla Foddrell values loyalty. When she was a freshman playing against powerful Millbrook, the lead recruiter for Shippensburg University was in the stands. He was there to watch a Millbrook player, yet something about Foddrell’s play drew his attention. Over the ensuing years, he kept in contact, and now Foddrell is a member of the Raider squad. “I chose Shippensburg because of the family atmosphere,” Foddrell said
before last week’s national letter of intent signing ceremony. “But most of all because of the coaching staff. They have been looking out for me since I was a freshman. “I think it was a tough game, and [assistant coach Dave Smith] saw how I was able to push through and keep going throughout the game even though we were down in my freshman season. “For him to see me as a freshman and for him to keep coming back, I took that as a sign.” A four-year Fauquier starter, Foddrell said the Raider coaches appreciate her versatility and envision her as a swing player. She
GARRETT HOFFMAN COCKERILLE/Baseball -School: Virginia Wesleyan University in Norfolk, VA. (NCAA D-III Old Dominion Athletic Conference) -Why Virginia Wesleyan? During the pandemic, Garrett Hoffman Cockerille was among those discovering programs like “Criminal Minds.” He now would like to become a profiler for the FBI or a similar agency. “That’s my main interest. I want to work on the behavior analysis unit,” the Fauquier baseball player said last week. “To me, that’s really interesting. I started watching the show over quarantine two years ago. I just fell in love with it.” He plans to major in political science at Virginia Wesleyan University with a minor in either psychology or sociology to obtain a background for government employment. He only picked Virginia Wesleyan recently.
“Actually, that happened about a week ago,” Hoffman said. “I went there for a prospect camp. I had a really good camp, so the coach wanted to talk to me.” A Zoom call ensued several days later, and he was sold on the school. “I chose Wesleyan because the coaching staff is very personable, and the area is 15 minutes away from Virginia Beach. You can’t beat that,” he said with a beach lover’s smile. Coaches liked his physicality and his attitude. “I just love the game of baseball,” Hoffman said, expecting to be slotted at third base or shortstop. The outfield also is a possibility. I’ll play anywhere they want,” Hoffman stated. “College baseball is a big accomplishment. I’m proud of myself.”
can play down on the blocks or step out to the perimeter. “I can face the basket and score from there or step out to the three and score,” she said. “I think that’s what they were looking for.” She said D-III Randolph-Macon was also a finalist. Foddrell will pursue a degree in criminal justice and aspires to work in a technical aspect of law enforcement. “I want to study criminal justice...a forensic-type thing,” she said, laughing at the mention of ”CSI” and “Criminal Minds” on TV. “That’s what I’m into.”
BLAINE SMITH/Baseball -School: Hood College in Frederick, Md. (NCAA D-III in Middle Atlantic Conference Commonwealth) -Why Hood? Fauquier baseball player Blaine Smith viewed some of the Hood College facilities during an earlier showcase event played on the Blazers’ field. “At the end of the game, the coach came over and we talked. We stayed in contact,” Smith said. “I went for an overnight visit, and I really just fell in love with the campus and the team. I just felt like it was home.” Smith also was interested in Roanoke and Bridgewater. Smith is a pitcher and corner infielder at Fauquier, and third base and pitching are his expected duties at Hood. He noted the coaches appreciate his versatility. The seed for Smith’s college baseball pursuit was planted at an abnormally young age of four when he watched his brother, four years older, play. “I’m studying business administration,” Smith said of the academic side. He may become licensed as an electrician and start his own business. Smith’s father also is an electrician “When he does some side jobs, I’ll go with him,” he said. See FALCONS, page 35
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Season Opener Longtime Warrenton Hunt huntsman Matt Vanderwoude prepares to move to first covert at the local pack’s opening formal meet Nov. 13 off Springs Road. PHOTO BY DOUGLAS LEES
FALCONS, from page 34
MEREDITH SCOTT/Beach Volleyball -School: San Jose State University. (NCAA D-I in Mountain West Conference) -Why San Jose State? Considerable sweat and mental wear and tear went into Meredith Scott’s journey to become a D-I beach volleyball player. She decided several years ago she wanted sand rather than the hardwood in college. “I knew if I wanted to be good, I would have to catch up to the girls on the West Coast,” Scott said. “I was already starting late compared to them because they started when they were six years old.” She played in California at nationals with little expectation. “It was almost a joke. I went and fell in love with it while I was there,” she said and switched from travel programs from indoor to sand. Scott was a Fauquier varsity player as a freshman and sophomore. The pandemic postponed her junior year to the spring and she opted out of high school play to help her recruiting, then returned to play as a senior. “I went to six schools for tours. Every single one I went to was not the location I wanted, the academics weren’t there, the team was not as good as I wanted it to be,” she lamented. She felt she hit the jackpot on a visit to San Jose State. “I was ‘Oh my God, this is what
I want. This is my place,’” she said. “Nothing else felt the same.” She still visited other schools on her list, but was euphoric about San Jose State, where coach Trent Kersten was waiting for her to check back in. Kersten later requested video of Scott’s play on the summer circuit, then reached out again. “He texted me and said we need to get on the phone,” Scott said, admitting her Spider sense was tingling. She wondered if someone had taken her slot. “I was so scared. ‘Oh my God, what happened?’” Kersten asked if she had made her choice and was elated when she informed him she wanted to be a Spartan. “I think he was happier than I was,” Scott said of his reaction. Kersten also explained his about face on calling. “He said ‘When you sent the film, I decided nobody else could have you on their team,” Scott said. “It was the best experience ever,” Scott said of the call. Tulane, North Florida, Loyola Marymount (Calif.), Santa Clara, Alabama-Birmingham and Oregon were among a long list of suitors. Scott will major in chemistry with a potential minor in women’s studies. She hopes to attend medical school and pursue a career in obstetrics and gynecology.
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‘I had to tell them that I wouldn’t be their coach anymore. They were in shock.’ STORY, from page 33
Historic numbers and memories
Story was a member of the county’s pool for prospective administrators. The 1987 Fauquier graduate had obtained her administrative degree 15 years earlier. Her original long-term plan was to become an athletic administrator at the high school or collegiate level, but those desires ebbed over the years. She learned of the assistant principal opening on July 21 and had to make a quick decision. “I loved every aspect of my job,” Story said, but she also knew such opportunities can be rare. “I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do because I was entering the latter stages of my career. I was ‘What do I want to think about?’”
Second thoughts
Fauquier principal Kraig Kelican offered her the position, but Story did not have an automatic response. There were second thoughts, she admitted. She hoped she could become an assistant principal while still coaching her beloved volleyball girls. “Ultimately, I was told that I couldn’t. That’s when it became real,” she said of not coaching. “I built Fauquier volleyball to what it is today along with those who have helped me. “The one constant has been me,” the long-time coach said. “That was the hardest part when I walked away knowing it was no longer mine.” She knew the job was hers for a week before she could tell anyone, in case an unexpected snag arose at the School Board meeting. “I couldn’t even tell my family,” Story said, adding she had to close the door to her classroom while she surreptitiously packed to move to her new office. She also recalled avoiding walks down the hall because of constant questions from staff whether she was the new assistant principal. If cornered, she would mumble something about not knowing yet,
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Twenty-five years as FHS head coach left Diana Story with cherished memories of her hundreds of players and great teams. “I literally had to do that for a week. I felt like crap because I was lying to people,” she admitted. The School Board meeting date coincided with the first day of volleyball tryouts. Story and assistants Jen Linthicum, Kim Crowe and Melanie Jacobs all arrived early as usual, but the annual process went off script. Story told them she had applied for the job and might not remain as the head coach. Story said the quality of her staff was a major factor in relinquishing coaching, knowing the program could still thrive. Linthicum took over as head coach. “I would never have done it if I had not known [they] were not there to take it over,” Story stressed. “I would never have been able to walk away if I did not have the quality I had in my staff. I would never have done that to those girls.” The School Board meeting went without a hitch, leaving Story with possibly her toughest assignment of the entire two weeks the next day. “Tuesday at practice, I had to tell them that I wouldn’t be their coach anymore. They were in shock,” Story said. “I kept it together as much as I could. When I turned to walk away, I just lost it.”
Story departs the volleyball job after amassing a 456-156 record to make her the winningest coach in Fauquier County history in any sport. The victory total also is the fifth highest in state volleyball history, according to the Virginia High School League’s record book. Her teams qualified for regional play in 21 of her 25 years as head coach and won eight district crowns during the span. The Falcons also garnered multiple state tournament berths. The Falcons first trip to a state tournament came in 2000 when the team reached the Group AAA Final Four. “That was the first major highlight of my career,” Story said proudly. When volleyball was a winter sport at the Group AA level, her 2002-2003 Fauquier unit became the first Falcon team ever to reach a state championship game, finishing as the runner-up to Cave Spring after beating Loudoun Valley in the semifinals. Her teams won 20 or more matches in six seasons, recording 19 wins four times, 18 once and 17 twice. The 2016 and 2017 squads are co-school record holders with 22 victories. The 22 wins is the second most in any Falcon sport in a season, only trailing the 23 won by the 1986-87 Allen Creasy-coached boys basketball team. The accomplishments feel great, said Story, with the relationships she formed being the most important. “There are many individuals from throughout the years that I still see or hear about,” Story said in her office with walls covered by volleyball photos and other mementos. “There are many who hold a place in my heart whether it be individually or as a team.” She attended all the team’s home matches and those at Kettle Run and Liberty this season. “I miss it. Don’t get me wrong,” Story said. “But I know deep down in my heart, the change was good for me.”
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Lee District Judith A. Charboneau to Gary Michael Cornish to Douglas D. Cox, 3.1530 acres at 4338 Catlett Anthony Woodson to Ngozi Okolo, 2989 Revere Street, Bealeton. Road, Midland. $465,000 $515,000 Dawn Doheny to Christina Marie Beverly J. Flanagan to Rona Leonard, 1.2245 acres at 7312 Delaney, 30.3067 acres at 13511 Terranova Drive, Warrenton. Silver Hill Road, Sumerduck. $499,999 $450,000 Steve Yoder Tr. to Gloria Schrock, 5.9957 acres at 9019 Charity Lane, Robert B. Owens to Nicholas J. U. Poole, 0.5739 acre at 6625 Catlett. $475,000 Schoolhouse Road, Bealeton. Jeffrey A. Leonard to Smith$365,000 Midland Corp., 1.5140 acres at Christopher Joseph Giannico to 5225 Catlett Road nr. Midland. Darlena M. Brill, 6418 Beale’s $525,000 Court, Bealeton. $360,000 Al-Mara Farm Inc. to SmithMidland Corp., 28.28233 acres on Center District Virginia B. Hodgson as Executor Catlett Road. $2,775,000 to Alison Zartman, Unit 217 at Floyd R. Hitt Jr. to Elizabeth 217 Fairfield Drive, Warrenton. Suzanne Naehle, 4.3921 acres $310,000 on Midland Road nr. Midland. $120,000 LRW Investments & Property Management LLC to Ethan Dwayne L. Riley as Executor to Bertschinger, 0.5363 acre at 7314 Robert E. Faylor, 5.1295 acres at Westmoreland Drive, Warrenton. 8161 Greenwich Road, Catlett. $555,000 $200,000 Cedar Run District
Scott Bowley to Michael Flournoy, 6573 Wellspring Court nr. Warrenton. $855,000 Larry Caruthers Sr. to Jarod Carroll Rehmann, 9.5982 acres at 7105 Beaconsfield Lane, Warrenton. $803,000 Scott District Marshall District Kenneth Justice to James F. Michael R. Wilson Successor Tr. Reed, 4564 Mackenzie Court nr. to Ramin Shirazi, 20.0593 acres Warrenton. $750,000 Michael McGinn to Cara Mason, at 5727 Keyser Road, Hume. 0.9971 acre at 4305 South Starcrest $450,000 Roger L. Merica to William S. Drive nr. Warrenton/Vint Hill. Smith, 5.0724 acres on Rt. 738 nr. $520,000 Marshall. $250,000 Elizabeth M. Simon to House Blue Hills Estates LLC to Lakeside Buyers of America Inc., 5218 Homes LLC, Lots 3 and 4 (each Beverly Court nr. Warrenton. 0.9183 acre) on Blue Hills Drive, $380,000 Warrenton. $480,000 Kitty Dennis Hrs. by Spl. Comr. Mary Catherine Anderson as Spl. to CC Total Home Solutions LLC, 2 acres at 2940 Atoka Road, Comr. to Norman Akbar, 12.25 acres of Rt. 688 nr. Orlean. $52,000 Marshall. $122,000 George V. Biondi to House Buyers Mary Catherine Anderson as Spl. Comr. to Jennifer M. Elliot, of America Inc., 3.685 acres at 0.8827 acre on Dovetail Lane nr. 12135 McDonalds Lane, Hume. Warrenton. $80,000 $323,000 Heather Teschke to Min S. Huang, Unit 261 at 261 Fairfield Drive, Warrenton. $300,000 Fauquier Habitat for Humanity Inc. to Delmy Valdez, 122 Flikeid Lane, Warrenton. $300,000
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OBITUARIES Kathryn Trudeau Kitti Trudeau was born August 22, 1950 in Rapid City South Dakota, the daughter of Jane E. and Vincent J. Trudeau. She was the fourth of seven children, with an idyllic childhood growing up in Cleghorn Canyon of the Black Hills on the outskirts of Rapid City. She reveled in family camping adventures and misadventures, along with endless tyranny over the local boys. Kitti’s favorite pastime was caring for and riding one of the family horses, particularly the one she claimed, Sheba. Kitti attended public schools in Rapid City, graduating in 1968. Her energy and determination was exemplified as a cheerleader and being the first person to finish a 26 mile walk/race from Rapid City to Mount Rushmore. While attending the University of South Dakota, she met and married Les McFarling. Her strong will certainly helped her while working and attending college as a student, during which time, she gave birth to her first son, Mark in 1970 and then Ryan in 1974. She was determined to stay on class schedule with her second pregnancy, missing class on Thursday but surprising classmates by being back in class on Monday. Soon thereafter, the young family moved to San Antonio, Texas where Kitti enrolled at The University of Texas, and changed her major from psychology to accounting. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1978 to launch her accounting career -- following the footsteps of her Grandfather and mother. In 1978 the family moved again to Sterling, Virginia, and finally settled in Warrenton, VA. Focused and determined, Kitti quickly passed the CPA exam while working for the Manassas office of a Richmond based accounting firm. Once in Warrenton, Kitti began her private accounting practice in 1983. In 1986, the family jumped into renovating the old house at 48 North Sixth Street—the house on the hill, where she kept her practice until her untimely demise. Kitti was preceded in death by her mother (Jane) and father (Vince), and her oldest brother Dennis and sister-in-law, Susan. Her survivors include her ex-husband Les McFarling, siblings: Guy, Jane (William) Larson, William, Mary and John (Nipasiri); her son Mark, her son Ryan and daughter-in-law Julia, nine nieces and nephews, and a host of friends, clients and Warrenton acquaintances—and her pets. Strong willed and resolute, she called it the way she saw it and didn’t mince words. It might be said that Kitti liked the company of people, but loved her animals. She was a woman of character and grit. She will be missed. A memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 271 Winchester Street, Warrenton starting at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Fauquier County SPCA, P.O. Box 733, Warrenton, VA 20188-0733. Online condolences may be expressed to Kitti’s family at www. moserfuneralhome.com
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Senie Devlin Gibson Senie Devlin Gibson of Bristow, Virginia passed away at her home on Friday, September 24, 2021. Born on November 5, 1932 to the late John Paul Devlin and Mildred Beach Devlin , of Manassas, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Leslie D Gibson, her daughter, Sharon Payne of Fredericksburg, Virginia, and her sister, Pauline Henry of Browntown, Virginia Senie is survived by her son, Garnett, and wife Doreen of Livingstone, Texas; her sisters, Betty Rosemond of Glen Burie, Maryland; June Gough of Brandy Station, Virginia and Ellen Baily Elliston of Virginia. Senie spent her formative years in St. Joseph’s, an orphanage school in Richmond, Va. where she was allowed to have a pony. During her stay she honed her love of animals, something she carried with her throughout her life. Her collection included a pet skunk named Beau, a Schnauzer named Joshua, and Emmy, her horse. Her continuing commitment to animals was demonstrated by volunteering her time and donations to a variety of animal rescues throughout Virginia. Senie’s sense of order, love of carrots, and filet mignon, as well as a genuine interest in her country’s political scene could be appreciated on any given day. She was quick to give an opinion, with absolutely no doubt and an unpredictable level of energy. Memorial contributions can be made to one of the many animal rescues in need in the state of Virginia.
Edward “Ed” Joseph Gannon Edward “Ed” Joseph Gannon, age 62, of Haymarket, VA, passed away unexpectedly November 17, 2021, at Novant UVA Prince William Medical Center in Manassas, VA. He was born August 21, 1959, in Lowell Massachusetts, the son of Richard G Gannon and Agnes (Stevenson) Gannon. Ed graduated from Lowell Vocational School, class of 1977. Following graduation, he served with the United States Air Force in Germany until 1982. Shortly after leaving the Air Force, he stumbled into what would become his dream career, becoming an air traffic controller for the Federal Aviation Administration. This is where he met his wife, Mary Stewart, at the New York Tracon in Long Island, where they both worked. Ed and Mary celebrated 33 years of marriage in June. Prior to retirement, Ed worked his way up to the FAA Command Center in Warrenton, VA. Here Ed earned many accomplishments, his proudest one was when his picture was in The Washington Post. Ed went on to work for JMA, a government contractor with the FAA, because he was not ready to completely retire his love of air traffic control after his retirement from the FAA. In his spare time, Ed had a passion for coaching little league for his grandson and best bud, Oliver “Ollie.” Ed’s other passions included fishing, biking, golfing, and building things around the house. Ed was predeceased by his parents. Ed is survived by his wife Mary S. Gannon, his son Edward “Eddie” S. Gannon, his daughter Ashley (Gannon) Knight and her husband Gabe, and his grandson Oliver S. Knight. He is also survived by his sister, Katherine Gannon, brother Richard Gannon and wife Charlotte, brother Hugh Gannon and wife Brenda, brother Patrick Gannon, and brother Thomas Gannon. A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 27, 2021, from 2:00-4:00 PM at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street Manassas, VA. A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 20, 2021, at 12:00 PM at Pierce Funeral Home.
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OBITUARIES Melba Ellen Woods
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When Melba Ellen Woods was born on January 27, 1942, in Salt Lake City, Utah, her father, Robert, was 21, and her mother, Hazel, was 23. She married Henry Yang on December 10, 1965. They had three children during their marriage: Robert, Arthur, and Helen. She died on November 15, 2021, in Manassas, Virginia at the age of 79. She is survived by her three children and her grandchildren: Max and Hana Terpstra - of Beaverton, Oregon and Mia and Brandon Yang - of San Francisco. She was an avid gardener, had a strong Christian faith, had an innate creative talent, and was a lover of nature. Having been raised on a farm - she adored everything about country living. She marched in support of the Equal Rights Amendment and was passionate about women’s rights in the 1970s. The body will be cremated, with a service and ashes scattered at a later date. She will be missed. Rest in Peace.
Raymond A. Pepalis, 89, of Canvas, W.Va., died on Nov. 13, 2021, at his daughter’s home in Virginia after a long illness. He was born in Chicago and was the son of Alphonse and Anna Pepalis of Cook County, Ill. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary Margaret (Gorivan) Pepalis; his parents; his sisters, Eleanor Lyons, Marian Jefferies and Barbara Schultz; and his infant brother, Valentine Pepalis. He worked in manufacturing for most of his life, including in management at the former Bright of America manufacturing plant in Summersville, Flambeau Plastics in Baraboo, Wisc., and Monroe, Ga., Playskool in Chicago and Taylor Forge in Cicero, Ill. He was a military veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a lay reader at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church and had performed with the Summersville Off Main Street Players. He was an amateur guitar player and had won a West Virginia Indoor Pistol Championships Sharpshooter class. He is survived by his sons, Steve Pepalis of Colorado Springs, Colo., Philip Pepalis of Denver, and Robert Pepalis of Alpharetta, Ga., daughter, Laura (Greg) Letiecq of Manassas, Virginia, granddaughters, Lillian and Marian Letiecq; and his brother, David Pepalis of Downers Grove, Ill. A memorial service is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Dec. 4 at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manassas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the faith-based charity or church of your choice.
Robert Macdonald “Sandy” Young and Claudia Saffer Young Robert Macdonald “Sandy”Young and Claudia Saffer Young A service in celebration of the lives of long-time Fauquier County residents Sandy and Claudia Young will be held Saturday, November 27 at 2 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church in Upperville, with a reception to follow at the Middleburg Community Center. Sandy Young, 85, died peacefully in his sleep at their home in The Plains October 30, 2021. Claudia Young, 84, his wife of 59 years, also passed away peacefully in her sleep on Nov. 14, 2021. The couple, who met in elementary school at The Hill School in Middleburg, had lived at Denton Farm since 1965. In accordance with their wishes, the family encourages you to reach out to friends and family and to celebrate life. Donations in their memory can be made to The Hill School in Middleburg or the Middleburg Community Center.
Jennie Thelma Jeffries Allison Jennie Thelma Jeffries Allison, 94, of Warrenton died November 20, 2021 at Fauquier Hospital. She was born January 16, 1927 in Marshall, VA to the late Lewis Milton Jeffries and Judith ’’Fannie’’ Jeffries. She is survived by her children Pam Becker (Thom), Kay Beazley (David), Roxy Mitchell (Scott) and a step-son, David Mackintosh (Rae), a sister Frances Cornell; eight grandchildren, Jennifer McMillen, Rebecca Beazley, Andrew Beazley, Katie Huber, Erica Yingling, Sharon Bischof, Nick Potts, and James Potts. Also surviving are ten greatgrandchildren. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband of 58 years Lee Nicholas “Nick” Allison as well as siblings George Jeffries, Richard Townsend Jeffries, and Mary Estelle Brown. A Funeral service will take place at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, VA, 20186 at 2pm on Saturday November 27, 2021. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Little Georgetown Cemetery, 5100 Trapp Branch Road, Broad Run, VA, 20137. Online condolences may be given at www.moserfuneralhome.com
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OBITUARIES Ms. Harnetha Loretta Hooker Ms. Harnetha Loretta Hooker passed away peacefully on November 15, 2021 at the Prince William Medical Center in Manassas, VA. She was born August 25, 1954 in Burlington, NC to the late Herbert Hooker and Lillie Louise (Nee Wade) Buckholts. Harnetha was a retired Fairfax County School Bus driver. She is survived by three children: John Cody, LaShemma Simmons and Christina Franklin. Two brothers Herbert Hooker and Craig Hooker. 9 grandchildren: Nyeshia Benson, Jayla Cody, Eddie C.Simmons, Essence Cody, Alayna Cody, Jalayah Shorts, John G. Cody, Morgan Cody, John Cody Jr., Nieces and nephews: Herbert Hooker, Philana Thomas, Brittany and Hakeem Hooker. Great nieces Raven, Jonyece, Kali, & Khloe.
Charles “Ted” DeSimio Mary DeSimio Charles “Ted” DeSimio, 87, and his wife, Mary DeSimio, 86, of Winchester, VA, died peacefully in October (October 1 and October 29, respectively). While living in Catlett, Ted worked for IBM for more than 25 years and Mary was the school librarian at Fauquier High School. They are survived by their son, Charles, and daughter, Laura. Masses are being said at Sacred Heart in Winchester and services will be held in Ohio.
Joan Poland Miller Joan Poland Miller, 85 of Bealeton, VA passed away on Nov. 16, 2021 at Our Father’s House, Culpeper. She was born on Jan. 21, 1936 a daughter of the late Russell R. Poland and Vivian Pearson Poland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Miller; her sister, Rosalind Turner and her brother, Tom Poland. Mrs. Miller retired from the Warrenton Training Center. She is survived by her children, Jeff (Melanie) Miller of Bealeton and Julie (Dwayne) Higdon, Rixeyville, VA; two brothers, Dwight Poland of Montross, VA and Frank Poland of Bealeton; and four grandchildren, Sallie Melcher, Jeffrey Miller, Tucker Higdon and Garrett Higdon. The family received friends on Sunday, Nov. 21 from 3-5 PM at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton where funeral services were held on Monday, Nov. 22 at 10:30 AM. Interment followed at Midland Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.
Robert Wesley Waddell, Jr Robert Wesley Waddell, Jr, 83 of Pensacola, FL passed away on November 7,2021 at home with his family with him. Bob retired from the D.C. Department of Corrections as Director of Facilities at Lorton in 2003, after being diagnosed with Parkinsons. He was a determined fighter of the disease for 20 years. He was an active participant and strong proponent of the Rock Steady Boxing Program for those with Parkinsons. He was preceded death by his parents Lucy Catherine and Robert W Waddell, Sr. and daughter, Sheryl Denise Ingman. Bob is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ginger Gaile Waddell. Sons: Rob Waddell and David Waddell and daughters, Pamela Katz and Linda Ayres. 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life for family and friends will be at a later date at The Outer Banks, NC. Those who wish to give remembrance can join in the fight against Parkinson by making a donation to the Parkinson Foundation or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson Research. Funeral Home: Trahan Family Funeral Home, Pensacola, FL. 32503. 850-438-6235
Patrick Michael Markham Patrick Michael Markham (Poppy, Pops, Birdman), age 69, unexpectedly passed on November 5, 2021, at Prince William Hospital surrounded by family and love. Pat was born on July 31, 1952, in Washington, D.C. to the late Thomas and Joan Markham. He grew up in Fairfax City amongst the Fairview Gang. He was the second oldest of their seven children together. Pat was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather who enjoyed every day of his life that involved his family. He was self-employed as the President of an Interior Architectural Design Company. In his free time, he touched the lives of many through his love of music and playing his guitar. Although, he could play any instrument you put in front of him. As a lifelong native of the Northern Virginia area, his work and personal life had an impact on many communities in development. He loved to fish and teach others how to enhance their skills in the sport. Pat married Sandra Lee Markham on September 23, 1978, in Falls Church forever in love and celebrated 43 anniversaries together. Through their love, he will be forever remembered in the hearts of his daughter, Jillian Leigh West, her husband, Damien Robert West and his grandchildren Trenton Patrick, Kayli Nicole, Damien Tyler, and Avari Rose. Pat will be fondly remembered by his son Shannon Dee Williams, his wife Lizzie Ware Williams, his grandchildren Victoria BreAnne, Veronica Danielle, Valerie Brooke, Ethan Taylor, Gabrielle Grace, Savannah Caroline, and his great grandchildren Jameson, Carson, Bradlee, and Paisley. He is survived by his siblings Kathleen Marion Kearns, Eileen Heather Johnson, John Henry Markham, Maureen Gay Raymond, Bonnie Gail Ernest, Colleen Marie Dick, Jane Marie Talbot, Michael Patrick Markham, and Duang Cannon. He is also survived by his Aunt Marianne Parker, Uncle John Dalton, and Uncle Stafford, who were always there for him through love and support. They were always in his heart. Family and friends were invited to the memorial service at 11 am on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Pierce Funeral Home located at 9609 Center Street, Manassas, Virginia 20110. A small reception followed.
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OBITUARIES Henry Patteson Nash Henry Patteson Nash, 91, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, passed away on November 19, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to parents Martha (nee Mohler) and Samuel A. Nash on July 12, 1930 in Richmond, Virginia and graduated from Central High School in Washington, D.C. in 1948. During his lifetime, Henry married three times: to Carolyn (nee Tolar), 1948; to Frances (nee Murphy) 1963; to Betty (nee Spicer) 2001, all now deceased. In 1951, Henry was hired by All American Airways as a flight agent, serving as a cabin attendant and very soon after, began taking flying lessons. In 1954, he was hired as a copilot in Washington, D.C. and became a captain in 1957. During his 40-year aviation career, Henry instructed new copilots and captains, was a designated check airman and retired as Chief Pilot (DCA) in 1990. All American Airways became Allegheny Airlines, then USAir, before he retired from the company he served with pride, during which the industry changed from piston airliners to the modern age of jet travel. Known for his generosity and kind spirit, Henry was a mentor to many aviators and nothing pleased him more than spending time with his family, many friends and beloved pets. Henry is survived by his six children: Lynda Silverstrand, Janice Litt, Nancy Eubank, Marta Burklin, Matthew Nash and Melissa Nash-Long and 13 of 14 grand children and seven great grandchildren. Memorial services to be announced.
Gay Semler Estin Gay Semler Estin, 92, of Woodcrest Village in New London, NH passed away on November 5, 2021. Gay was born in New York City on March 7, 1929, to Grace Parker Semler and George Herbert Semler. She attended Brearley School in New York City, and Garrison Forest School in Maryland. Her summers were spent in Wainscott and East Hampton Long Island. Gay went to Vassar College, class of 1951 and the University of Geneva in Switzerland. In 1957, Gay married Hans Howard Estin and moved to the North Shore of Boston. They had two daughters Hilary and Alex. She designed a beautiful home, cooked gourmet meals, chaired multiple symphony and museum galas, studied photography, and spent her weekends skiing in Sugarbush, Vermont. In 1972, she moved to Aspen, Colorado where she created and ran two restaurants and renewed her love for riding horses. This led her to return to the East Coast and settle in Middleburg, Virginia, where she rode with three different Hunt Clubs and became a competitive award-winning equestrian. Her partner of 25 years was George Beavers III. Aside from horses, Gay’s greatest passion was designing houses and gardens. Throughout her adult life she created 17 magnificent homes. Each time she completed one, she became excited and inspired to begin a new creative design project. Gay lived her final years near her daughter Alex in New Hampshire enjoying the beauty and birdlife of the area. She was pre-deceased by her parents, her brother, George Herbert Semler Jr., her sister Joan Achelis Hamilton, her brother Peter Semler, her grandparents Horatio and Anna Parker, her former husband Hans, and her partner George. Gay is survived by her two daughters, Hilary Estin Hood (John Hood) of Mill Valley, California and Alexandra Howard Estin of Andover, New Hampshire and three Granddaughters Whitney Parker Rosso, Siena Alexandra Hood and Lila Estin Hood, and Great Grandson Miles John Rosso. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Loon Preservation Committee, PO Box 604, Moultonborough, NH 03253 or on the website www.loon.org.
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CDR Resource Center is hosting a Redistribution Event for those families that need hygiene and toiletry items, clothes, shoes and other household items on Saturday, December 4th from 10am to 1pm at Faith Christian Church and International Outreach Center; 6472 DuHollow Road, Warrenton VA. 20187. For families that need.
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Salvation Army needs seasonal bell ringers at The Salvation Army of the Virginia Piedmont Serving Fauquier, Culpeper, and Orange Counties In just a few weeks, the familiar sound of the Salvation Army’s Red Kettlebells will be heard as the Christmas Kettle season gets underway. Most of those ringing the bells are volunteers from around the community, but with hundreds of shifts to fill between Monday, Nov. 15 and Thursday, Dec. 23, the Salvation Army does need the help of some seasonal part-time paid workers in Fauquier, Culpeper and Orange counties to ensure the kettles stay manned. Pick up an application at the Salvation Army Family Store at 62 Waterloo Street in Warrenton and 133 E. Culpeper St. in Culpeper. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and bring a driver’s license and social security cards in order to have those applications processed. For more information, contact Yina Heflin at 540-349-8076 or email yina.heflin@ uss.salvationarmy.org
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Full name(s) of owner(s): FIESTA AZTECA OF WARRENTON, INC Trading as: FRIESTA AZTECA BAR AND GRILL 7323 Comfort Inn Drive, Warrenton, Fauquier, Virginia 20187 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Wine & Beer on premises, Mixed Beverages on premises license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Ruben Munoz, President/Owner
Full name(s) of owner(s): POUDEL LLC Trading as: POUDEL 9486 James Madison Highway, Warrenton, Fauquier, Virginia 20186-7818 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Wine & Beer off premises, license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Sabitri Ghimire, Member
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TOWN OF THE PLAINS PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing by the Town Council of the Town of The Plains, VA will be held on 7 December 2021 at 7:00 P.M. at the Afro-American Historical Association 4243 Loudoun Avenue, The Plains, VA 20198 regarding a change to the Town of The Plains Charter,1972, c.251; Chapter 3,Section3.1-Composition of council; election, qualification and term of office of councilmen and mayor. The proposed change would move the current election date for the Mayor and Council from the first Tuesday in May, every four years from their election date to the first Tuesday in November. This change would bring the Town of The Plains Charter into compliance with legislation passed by the Virginia General Assembly in February, 2021. Nancy E. Brady, Clerk
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NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS DECEMBER 2, 2021 The Fauquier County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 2, 2021 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia to consider the following items: 1. SPECIAL PERMIT – SPPT-21-016194 – JOHN W. & SHANNON L. CHIERICHELLA (OWNERS)/STEPHANIE DAVIS (APPLICANT) – VIRGINIA EQUINE REHABILITATION AND PERFORMANCE CENTER – An application for a Category 13 Special Permit to allow an equine veterinary clinic. The property is located at 8520 Cannonball Gate Road, Marshall District, Warrenton, Virginia. (PIN 6965-34-7554-000) (Rebecca Acland, Staff) (Note: Public hearing was left open on November 4, 2021.) 2. SPECIAL PERMIT – SPPT-21-016360 – MORRISVILLE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH TRUSTEES/MORRISVILLE METHODIST CHURCH TRUSTEES (OWNERS)/EDWARD L. FOX, JR., TRUSTEE & ASHLEIGH A. HART, TRUSTEE (APPLICANTS) – MORRISVILLE PAVILION – An application for a Category 6 Special Permit to allow the construction of a picnic pavilion at an existing place of worship. The property is located at 4432 Morrisville Road, Lee District, Bealeton, Virginia. (PIN 7816-36-1500-000) (Rebecca Acland, Staff) The application materials can be found on the Land Development Online Portal at: https://commdevpay.fauquiercounty.gov/Energov_Prod/SelfService#/home. Approximately one week prior to the public hearing, staff reports for all items will be available online at: http://agenda.fauquiercounty.gov/. To arrange a time to review files in person, please contact the Department of Community Development’s Planning Office at (540) 422-8210, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Members of the public who would like to provide comments at a regular public meeting of the Planning Commission are encouraged to do so remotely in keeping with the County’s efforts to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus and protect the health, safety and welfare of the community. The meeting may be viewed on Fauquier County Government Channel 23 and can be livestreamed at http:// fauquier-va.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1. Citizens desiring to participate in the meeting remotely are required to register in advance. Instructions are available on the County website at www.fauquiercounty.gov/PCVirtualMeeting. Citizens wishing to appear in person should arrive prior to the start time of the meeting. No face covering is required if fully vaccinated. We ask that all persons in the room or building who are not fully vaccinated wear masks or face coverings. Comments will be limited to three minutes. Fauquier County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request. Citizens requiring reasonable accommodation for disabilities should contact Meredith Meixner, Planning Associate, at (540) 422-8210.
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Virginia: In the Circuit Court of Fauquier County Frances L. Payne Plaintiff vs. Case No: CL21-432 Keith L. Payne, Defendant Order of Publication The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce a vinculo matrimonii. It appearing from an Affidavit of Plaintiff, that the Defendant’s whereabouts are unknown and that diligence has been used by or on behalf of the Plaintiff to ascertain in what county or city the Defendant is, without effect; it is, therefore, ordered that the Defendant appear before this Court on or before December 10, 2021, at 10:30 am to protect his interest herein. It is further ordered that the foregoing portion of this Order be published once a week for four consecutive weeks in The Fauquier Times, a newspaper having general circulation in Fauquier County, Virginia. Entered the 26th day of October 2021. James E. Plowman, JUDGE I ask for this: William D. Ashwell, VSB: 83131 Counsel for Plaintiff Ashwell & Ashwell, PLLC 21 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, VA 20186 Phone (540) 991-9100; Facsimile (571) 762-1310 wda@ashwell.law
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NOTICE OF FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 9, 2021, in the Warren Green Building at 10 Hotel Street in Warrenton, Virginia, and will hold a regular meeting and public hearings at 6:30 p.m. in the same location on the following: 1. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING BOARD OF EQUALIZATION DEADLINES AND PROCEDURES – A public hearing to consider an ordinance as authorized by Code of Virginia § 58.1-3378 to establish a submission deadline for property owners’ and lessees’ applications to the Board of Equalization and to require the Board of Assessors to complete its work and deliberations by a date certain. (Marianne N. Primeau, Staff) 2. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A LEASE OF A SMALL PORTION OF THE CENTRAL SPORTS COMPLEX PROPERTY (5405 RODGERS DRIVE, PIN 6993-16-9798-000) TO SPIRE TOWERS LLC FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER. (Tracy A. Gallehr, Staff) 3. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE GRANTING OF VARIOUS EASEMENTS ACROSS COUNTY OWNED LAND AT VINT HILL (PIN 7915-64-1532-000 AND 7915-64-9304-000. (Holly Meade, Staff) 4. SPECIAL EXCEPTION SPEX-21-015507, RALPH & ELEANOR MANAKER AND SPRINGBROOK FARM, LLC (OWNERS/APPLICANTS) – MANAKER PROPERTY – A Category 26 Special Exception application to reduce the Non-Common Open Space requirement. The properties are located at 2532 Atoka Road and the intersection of Atoka Road and Old Carters Mill Road, Scott District (PIN 6072-23-4617-000 and 6072-34-5259-000). (Adam Shellenberger, Staff) Copies of the above files are available for review by contacting the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors’ office Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by calling (540) 422-8020. Interested parties wishing to be heard on any of the above are encouraged to send written correspondence in advance of the meeting to 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, VA 20186, or by e-mail to BOS@fauquiercounty.gov prior to December 9, 2021. Citizens wishing to appear in person should arrive prior to the start time of the meeting. Comments are limited to three minutes. The meeting can be viewed remotely on Fauquier County Government Channel 23 and is livestreamed at http://fauquier-va.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1. Fauquier County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request. Citizens requiring reasonable accommodation for disabilities or requiring any other assistance related to the meeting should contact Ms. Renée Culbertson, Deputy Municipal Clerk, at (540) 422-8020. This Could be Your Ad! Call 888-351-1660
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V I R G I N I A: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FAUQUIER COUNTY CHARLES W. BROWN, Plaintiff, v. CASE No. CL21-449 UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GEORGE HEDGMAN AKA GEORGE HEDGEMAN UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EMILY HEDGMAN AKA EMELY HEDGMAN UNKNOWN HEIRS OF PRISCILLA HEDGMAN UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MARY QUARLES BUMBREY UNKNOWN HEIRS OF WILLIAM HEDGEMAN AKA WILLIAM HEDGEMAN BUMBREY UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GEORGE E. HEDGMAN UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EDWARD JAMES HEDGEMAN AKA JAMES W. HEDGEMAN UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ELVIRIA E. HEDGEMAN UNKNOWN HEIRS OF DORA WANZER UNKNOWN HEIRS OF LYDIA HENRY UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GEORGE WANZER UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EMILY WANZER PARTIES UNKNOWN Defendants. ORDER FOR PUBLICATION In this suit, Plaintiff Charles W. Brown is asking the court to order that he, through his predecessors-in-title, is the sole heir of Eliza Hedgman Bumbrey; and that he acquired title to the property described below for the reasons set forth in the Complaint to Quiet Title filed in this case. The subject property is located in Fauquier County, Virginia, and is more particularly described as follows: “All that certain lot or parcel of land lying near Bristersburg in the County of Fauquier, adjoining the land of K. E. Combs, deceased: Beginning at (1) indicated by plat and bounded as follows; thence from (1) a stone in Dr. Smoot’s field south side of a small brand N 7 E 46 poles to (2) a stone; thence N 55 E 40 poles to (3) a stone in Combs line near the Dumfries road; thence with said line S 26 E 76 poles to (4) a stone; thence S 80 deg. 41’ W 62.72 poles to the beginning, containing 20 acres, more or less, and being shown on a plat of survey by Wm. C. Read dated October 26, 1895 and recorded in Deed Book 87 at page 454; being the property conveyed to George Hedgman, Priscilla Hedgman and Emily Hedgman by Deed from Horace Smoot and Virginia Smoot, his wife, dated September 23, 1896 and recorded December 24, 1896 in Deed Book 87 at page 454; and All that certain tract & parcel of land lying in the county of Fauquier, in the state of Virginia, adjoining the land of K.E. Combs, deceased, Mason & Louisa Raymond, and Virginia Smoot, being a part of the land allotted to the said Virginia in the division of the real estate of her father and the land Bernard George deceased known as the Smith tract and bounded as follows: At (1) a stone corner to said Hedgman, thence through Dr. Smoot’s field S 7 W 22.32 poles to (2) a stone; thence N 84 1⁄4 E 77.20 poles to (3) a red oak in Combs’ line; thence with Combs’ line N 26 W 26.20 poles to (4) a stone corner to said Hedgman’s lot; thence with said lot to the beginning, containing ten acres and twenty-eight poles (10 a. 28 sqr. Pos.). Tax map no. 7849-47-5072-000 It appearing that an affidavit has been made stating that there are or may be persons interested in the subject matter of this suit whose names are unknown, namely the widows, widowers, heirs, devisees and successors in title of GEORGE HEDGMAN, GEORGE HEDGEMAN, EMILY HEDGMAN, EMELY HEDGMAN, PRISCILLA HEDGMAN, MARY QUARLES BUMBREY, WILLIAM HEDGEMAN, WILLIAM HEDGEMAN BUMBREY, GEORGE E. HEDGMAN, EDWARD JAMES HEDGEMAN, JAMES W. HEDGEMAN, ELIVIRIA E. HEDGEMAN, DORA WANZER, LYDIA HENRY, GEORGE WANZER, EMILY WANZER; and making said persons defendants by the general description of ” PARTIES UNKNOWN “; and an affidavit being made and filed stating that they are unknown; it is, therefore, ORDERED that the said Defendants, namely GEORGE HEDGMAN, GEORGE HEDGEMAN, EMILY HEDGMAN, EMELY HEDGMAN, PRISCILLA HEDGMAN, MARY QUARLES BUMBREY, WILLIAM HEDGEMAN, WILLIAM HEDGEMAN BUMBREY, GEORGE E. HEDGMAN, EDWARD JAMES HEDGEMAN, JAMES W. HEDGEMAN, ELIVIRIA E. HEDGEMAN, DORA WANZER, LYDIA HENRY, GEORGE WANZER, EMILY WANZER and any persons made defendants by the general description ”PARTIES UNKNOWN“ do appear before , December 15, 2021, and do what is necessary to protect their interests; IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the foregoing portion of this order may be published once a week for four successive weeks in the Fauquier Times, a weekly newspaper published in Fauquier County, Virginia. ORDERED this 4th day of November 2021. James P. Fisher,Judge I ASK FOR THIS: Ann M. Callaway, Counsel for Charles W. Brown ANN M. CALLAWAY, P.C. VSB No 29014 15 Garrett Street; Warrenton, Virginia 20186 (540) 349-4100; (540) 347-1086 fax; acallaway@anncallawaylaw.com
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SOLD Warrenton | $650,000 Representing the Buyer Lovely 4 bed/ 2.5 bath Colonial on 1.5 acres Let me help you find your next Home Sweet Home! Call Alex Wood | 540.222.7700
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UNDER CONTRACT Fredericksburg | $450,000 -No HOA, Convenient to shopping & commuter routes -1.07 acre lot offers tons of privacy! -4 Beds, 2.5 baths -New HVAC, Carpet, Deck, Baths & more Call Alex Wood | 540.222.7700
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Remington | $369,000 Remington | $234,900 Cute as a button describes this great home. Wood floors thru out. New kitchen floor. New hot water heater. Cute as a button describes this completely updated 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath. Laundry room off kitchen. Large kitchen with room for table. Windows have rambler. New kitchen with all new appliances, floor, cabinets and granite counters. New baths, been replaced. Why rent when you can own this little charmer hardwood floors redone. Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659 Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659
PRICE REDUCTION $1,523,370 Midland | $1,523,370 Country Living at it's best. This Custom Ranch features Vaulted ceilings, 6 large Bedrooms and baths on 65.9 mostly wooded acres with numerous trails. Open floor plan, with large kitchen Granite counter tops, with plenty of cabinetry. Main level is hardwood throughout, you'll feel like a master in every bedroom. Sound Bat between every room. This 10,500 Sq Ft approx. completely customized Ranch has much to offer and is also a Multi Family home which features a fully equipped in law suite. Call Judy Rose | 540.359.5366
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UNDER CONTRACT Catlett | $334,000 UNDER CONTRACT Representing Buyer Catlett 3 Bed/1.5 Bath rambler 2.5 Acres Call Alex Wood | 540.222.7700
FOR SALE The Plains | $225,000 & $125,000 TWO LOTS 1.6 acre lot and 6 acre lot on bunker Hill Rd in The Plains. Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659
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Bealeton | $750,000 Culpeper | $315,000 Historic Farm House on 90 acres ready to turn into New roof installed in September with a 10 year warranty included, all new carpeting and vinyl your retreat bring your horses, cattle or turn into a flooring, freshly painted, new HVAC system getting winery so much you can do with this property. installed in December. Survey marker are cannon balls from the civil war Call Heather Sutphin | 540.272.4967 where solders crossed this land. Call Nancy Richards | 540.229.9983
UNDER CONTRACT SOLD FOR SALE FOR SALE Nokesville | $385,000 Warrenton | $545,000 Warrenton | $549,000 Amissville | $150,000 ea. FANTASTIC INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY OR Beautiful, well maintained home in quiet cul-de- Everything in one Package - Location, Convenience, Beautiful Wooded lots ready to build on or save for HANDYMAN SPECIAL!!! Property located at the sac within walking distance to downtown your future. Properties have recently been study Extra Yard to play, Unrestricted, Shop Garage, end of a long rural road with plenty of privacy. Warrenton. Huge Primary Suite on the second Exceptional Home with lots of space, High speed and subdivided. Approved for 4bd conventional Perfect property to renovate for resale or to floor but also a main level bedroom with a private system and surveyed. Property Corners are Cable internet together all make this a dream make into your own private oasis! Large full bath for one level living if needed. marked. property! Heated pool and a HUGE dreamy unfinished apartment above the shop/detached Call Kathy Holster | 703.930.0453 Call Mandy Brown | 540.718.2459 mechanic work garage! garage has unlimited potential. Call Mandy Brown | 540.718.2459 Call Kathy Holster | 703.930.0453
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