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Race for 10th District congressional seat draws a crowd A dozen candidates—so far— enter 2024 contest to replace U.S. Rep. Jennifer Wexton

By Jill Palermo

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

years and manages most of its 55 recycling and collection employees. “The previous director told me we’re one of a kind, and at one of my first conventions, I learned that was true. We recycle a lot that other places do not: textiles, plastic bags.”

Fauquier County has one of the few county-run facilities in the region. In 2023, the program earned $494,567 through sales of recovered materials, and it saved the county $205,195 in disposal fees, which are incurred when trash is shipped to a landfill in Richmond at a rate of $56 per ton.

“We pay Richmond to save space,” Evans said. “We have about 100 years left on our landfill, if we continue to recycle and limit what we put in there.”

Less than two months after Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D) announced she would not seek reelection in Virginia’s 10th Congressional District due to being diagnosed with a severe type of Parkinson’s Disease, a Atif Qarni dozen candidates have so far lined up to take her place in 2025.

The Northern Virginia district, which includes all of Fauquier, Loudoun and Rappahannock counties, the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park and parts Fairfax and Prince William counties, is one of only two Virginia congressional districts deemed “competitive” by the Virginia Public Access Project. The other is the 7th District, where eight candidates have so far thrown their hats in the ring.

The current slate of candidates for the 10th District includes nine Democrats and three Republicans.

On the Democratic side, the hopefuls include two Virginia state delegates—David Reid, of Loudoun County, and Dan Helmer, of Fairfax County— as well as two state senators: Jennifer Boysko, of Fairfax, and Suhas Subramanyam, of Loudoun.

Eileen Filler-Corn, the first female and Jewish speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates, is also vying for the job, as is Atif Qarni, a Prince William County teacher who former governor Ralph Northam hired out of Beville Middle School in 2017 to serve as Virginia’s secretary of education.

The Republican candidates include two candidates who previously ran for Congress—Mike Clancy, a lawyer from Loudoun County, and Manga Anantatmula, an immigrant from India who unsuccessfully challenged Rep. Gerald Connolly (D) in Virginia’s 11th District in 2020.

See RECYCLING, page 4

See 10TH DISTRICT, page 17

PHOTO BY BETH RASIN

Mountains of plastic bags are among the items processed by Fauquier County’s recycling facility at Corral Farm. They are baled and sent to a Trex collection site in Winchester.

‘We never throw it away’ Despite the myths, Fauquier really does recycle most of what residents toss in their bins

By Beth Rasin

Special to the Fauquier Times

For those who wonder if sorting cans and bottles from the rest of their trash is worth the effort— or if it all ends up in the landfill anyway— Fauquier County has an answer. It’s worth it if items are brought to the county facility.

That’s because Fauquier County does more actual recycling than many Virginia counties— but only of items handled by the county’s recycling collection sites. That includes items brought there by Fauquier County residents or delivered

by Fauquier County and the Town of Warrenton.

The Fauquier County-owned Landfill Management operates its own “materials recovery facility” just outside town at Corral Farm. Recycled items from county offices and public schools are also shipped there. Private trash haulers, however, may have different arrangements for where their trash goes and whether it gets recycled.

“We do things no other county around us does,” said Meredith Evans, who’s worked as Fauquier County’s recycling manager for seven

In 2023, Fauquier County’s recycling facility processed:

Glass: 524 tons, crushed on site and reused Cardboard: 734 tons/980 bales sold Mixed paper: 472 tons/697 bales sold Plastic bags: 14 tons sold Textiles: 52 tons sold Motor Oil and antifreeze: 89 tons Plastic (No. 1 PET): 91 tons/152 bales sold Propane tanks: 1,191 20-pound tanks

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Liberty High cheerleaders perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving parade

By Anya Sczerzenie

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

Cheerleaders from Liberty High School performed in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City over the holiday weekend, thanks to their coaches and about $60,000 in support raised by local businesses and organizations.

Liberty High School cheerleading coaches Alicia Schrank and Katie Waddle chose 15 members of the cheer team to perform in the parade. They were part of a group of about 550 other cheerleaders from schools around the country making up the parade’s “Spirit of America” cheer group.

“I think proud is an understatement,” Waddle said of the team. “We are always proud of them but to really see how they’ve represented our school—people always tell us that they’re so polite. It’s always great to hear from others how great our kids are and how they represent Liberty High School even though we’re so far away.”

The team, which recently took third place in statewide cheer competitions, was selected to perform in this year’s parade after Schrank applied last year.

The 15 performers chosen from the 46-member Liberty team are those who were on the team last year, when Schrank made and sent the audition tape. Waddle said the team was originally trying to get into last year’s parade but submitted the tape too late.

The team rehearsed after school daily for the entire month of November, according to Waddle, and has had rehearsals for three to four hours a day while in New York. Still, they have had time

COURTESY LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL CHEER TEAM

Liberty High School’s cheer team traveled to New York City to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. to see the sights, including the Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Times Square.

“We’re the only full high school from Virginia,” said Waddle, noting that there are other cheerleaders from Virginia in the Spirit of America group, but none are from high school teams.

“Two of our flyers are in two different stunt groups, so they should get some TV time,” she added.

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Fauquier schools outline ‘high-intensity’ tutoring plan

State-funded effort targets pandemic learning loss

By Anya Sczerzenie

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

Fauquier County schools will begin using about $1.6 million in new state funding in January to provide “high-intensity tutoring” to struggling students and to step up efforts to ensure students are not “chronically absent” due to transportation or mental health issues as part of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s “ALL In” initiative to combat post-pandemic learning loss.

The tutoring plan will target elementary and middle school students who failed their state “Standards of Learning” tests or are at risk of failing them. Fauquier schools will use $1.4 million of the dedicated funding to pay reading specialists, stipends to teachers who take on extra tutoring tasks and for online educational programs, such as “Dreambox,” according to deputy superintendent Meaghan Brill, who presented the plan during the Nov. 13 school board meeting.

According to the plan, teachers will tutor groups of no more than five to six students, focusing on “at risk and underperforming” students in the third through eighth grades.

Qualifying students are expected to receive three to five hours of tutoring per week, Brill said.

It’s not clear how many students will receive the extra tutoring, which will begin in January, according to Erica Yelland, a school division spokeswoman.

The school division will spend an additional $400,000 toward implementing the Virginia Literacy Act, which homes in on students reading below grade level, and about $201,000 on efforts toward reducing “chronic absenteeism,” which has also worsened since the pandemic.

A student is considered chronically absent if they miss more than 10% of the 180 days of school.

The school division plans to use

some of the money to establish a “short-term suspension center,” where students who are suspended from their regular schools can receive instruction and be counted present to reduce absenteeism. The idea is still in the planning stages, however, and likely won’t be up and running before the 2024-25 school year, Yelland said.

“The short-term suspension center would be focused on middle and high school, and we’d like to use this money to highlight that and see how it goes,” Brill said.

The school division also plans to find other ways to improve attendance, including providing rides to school and connecting parents and students with mental health support if necessary.

“We understand that unforeseen circumstances can lead to students missing the bus or having no means of transportation,” Yelland said. “In such cases, our staff will work to pick them up, if necessary, on a caseby-case basis.”

Schools offer resources to students who do not attend school due to mental health reasons, such as regular check-ins with staff and partnerships with community-based agencies, Yelland said.

The school division has not budgeted money to pay outside tutors, but Brill said she hopes volunteer tutors will partner with teachers on staff.

The money for tutoring is part of a total of $4 million in state funding the school division received in the final budget deal Youngkin (R) reached with state lawmakers earlier this year. The package included money for Youngkin’s proposed 2% teacher raises, but the Fauquier County School Board elected to use the money toward other needs, saying the school division is unable to afford the salary increases.

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Fauquier County high schools announce graduation dates Staff Reports Because May will be here before we know it, Fauquier County Public Schools on Monday announced graduation dates for the Class of 2024.

The school division anticipates that high school graduation dates will be: Friday, May 17: Southeastern Alternative School at 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, May 21: Fauquier High School, Falcon Field at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, May 22: Kettle Run High School, Cougar Stadium at 6 p.m.

Thursday, May 23: Liberty High School, at 7 p.m., location to be determined The dates and times may be subject to change due to calendar

PHOTO BY DOUG STROUD

Kettle Run celebrated its 309 graduates in the Class of 2023 on May 17.

revisions, facility availability or weather-related issues, the school division said in a news release.

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‘We never throw it away’ RECYCLING, from page 1 While the county doesn’t have its own recycling mandate, it is subject to a federal mandate based on population that requires 25% of waste be recycled, she said.

“We started with one conveyer belt with a few people working, and it’s grown by leaps and bounds,” Evans said.

It’s good for the enviornment and also financially smart, she said, citing a fee to transfer trash to a landfill in Richmond.

“Even if we bury it, there’s a fee,” Evans said.

“People don’t see the dollar sign that goes along with it; it’s not just the environmental impact.”

Sorting, dual stream keep items cleaner, ready for sale

At the county facility, employees sort and bale the materials, and Evans solicits bids for the items.

Paper and cardboard, which ship most often, are set up with annual bids, but aluminum, steel cans and plastics require bids each time a pickup is ready.

The market for those “goes up and down a lot,” Evans said. “We fill a tractor trailer and then bid it out.”

Fauquier County’s separate containers at the collection sites keep the materials from being contaminated with other items. Then the items are separated again and inspected three times at the facility before being processed into bales with only about a 2% contamination.

This “dual stream” keeps the paper cleaner, making it easier for the county to sell it. They also receive more money for plastics that are separated by color verses clear, so that sorting is done at the county facility as well.

“When other counties can’t move paper, we can,” Evans said.

Currently it’s going to Newman Paper Company in Philadelphia, which processes it into paperboard,

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What is recycled or accepted?

In addition to paper, plastic and glass, cardboard and newspaper, the county accepts items some might not realize can be recycled with the help of several community partners. Some cannot be recycled but are disposed of safely.

They include: • Empty aerosol cans • E-waste, including batteries, oil, antifreeze and printer cartridges • Styrofoam, which is used to ship e-waste or given to Warrenton’s UPS store.

• Glasses, hearing aids and unused contacts, which go to the Lions Club.

• Residential bricks, block and concrete and household hazardous waste • Lightbulbs and nonferrous metals, such as cables, which are shipped to Potomac Metal, where the coating is stripped and the metal inside is reprocessed.

• American flags are sent to the American Legion, which performs ceremonies to retire them.

• Bikes and furniture, which are transferred to some nonprofits like that used in board games. Glass containers are crushed and repurposed to build roads and berms.

Plastic bags are baled and sent to Trex in Winchester, where they’re turned into composite decking.

When the Richmond landfill started charging more for mattresses and box springs—$250 each— Fauquier started processing them as well, cutting the outer layer, removing the foam and recycling the metal. They also cut up foam mattresses.

The county is in the process of closing its older landfill, which was the last unlined landfill in the state. It was built before liners were required in 1988. The closing process costs millions, Evans said, and requires 30 years of gas and groundwater monitoring. So, the goal is to make the new landfill last as long as possible.

“We can always do better than what we’re doing,” Evans said. “All of this diverts from the landfill, so the more that is recycled, the better off (the county is) financially and environmentally.”

She said education is the biggest challenge.

“It takes a while to learn all the rules, and our process is different than (other) counties,” she said.

“And there are a lot of misconceptions. As technology changes, our rules change. For example, lids.

We used to say take them off plastic bottles, but with the new technology, you can leave the lids on, and that’s not what we were teaching 15 years ago.”

A quick walk through the sorting area reveals boxes of plastic, a syringe and cardboard in the paper pile. This, said Evans, is one of their biggest challenges: asking the public’s cooperation to sort responsibly. The county communicates via social media and by talking to people at convenience sites.

Evans said for residents who don’t recycle, even picking one commodity to focus on is a great start.

“Even if it’s just all your cardboard, it’s going to lessen your trash,” she said. “And if you do recycle, try to do so correctly, because the cleaner it comes in, in the right manner, the less time it takes the staff, if it’s (sorted) correctly the first time.”

As for the rumors that the materials are just thrown away, Evans admitted they hear these as well.

“We really do recycle, contrary to the myths,” she said.

She believes some of the rumors are rooted in the fact that single-stream recycling facilities, which are used by most commercial haulers, result in recyclable materials that are too contaminated to easily sell. For instance, if paper comes in too dirty, or other items are contaminated with plastic, they may need to be thrown out.

“We never throw it away,” she added. “We do tours, and anyone can come see the facility.”

Schools and county residents are welcome to set up tours of the facility by calling Elizabeth Renaud at 540-422-8840.

Reach Beth Rasin at news@fauquier.com

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Northside 29: A taste of Greece close to home

Chakalos family has been dishing up Mediterranean flavors for 49 years

By Alexandra Greeley

Special to the Fauquier Times

Get a craving for totally authentic Greek food, and you’re in luck: You don’t even have to leave Fauquier County.

After nearly 50 years at the same New Baltimore location along U.S. 29—and with three generations of expertise—Bill and Tracey Chakalos serve up a taste of the old country at Northside 29.

Bill Chakalos’ Greece-born father, Spiro, opened the Town and Country restaurant in 1974 and operated it for decades while opening the popular Spitony’s Pizza next door, too.

Spiro retired and sold Town and Country in 1988, but the family kept the tradition going with Spitony’s.

The family resumed operations of the Town and Country in 2011, changing its name to Northside 29 and expanding the Greek influence to every corner of the menu.

“We continue to pay homage to (our roots),” Tracey Chakalos said.

“We have an all-scratch kitchen, farm-fresh local eggs and our sausage comes from a local butcher. Our sausage has been made using our recipe as an integral part of (the) popular sausage gravy for the past 49 years.

Spiro forged business relationships with local suppliers that have lasted.”

The restaurant’s main dining room was recently renovated, and in warmer weather, there’s also outdoor seating.

The restaurant’s bar serves specialty cocktails. Kids eat free on Thursday evenings (one children’s meal with every adult meal purchased). Burgers are half price on Tuesday, and brunch is served on Sundays. There are fish specials on Fridays and discounted wings and whiskey on Wednesdays. The restaurant is closed on Mondays.

At Northside 29, traditional Greek fare is offered alongside a wide array of American favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Catering is also available for events.

The restaurant’s Moussaka is house-made, as are its hand-made stuffed grape leaves. Northside 29 makes its own tzatziki and marinates its own souvlaki.

Want to try something you ate at home? The restaurant publishes a recipe each month on its website: www.northside29.com.

Tracey Chakalos said one of their best sellers is the popular breakfast lasagna. Layers of pancakes and sausage are topped with maple-bacon bechamel sauce.

The recipe was inspired by TV chef Guy Fieri, she said, but it has become a Northside 29 signature dish.

“It’s all part of taking care of the

Northside 29’s bar makes specialty cocktails and offers drink specials during the week.

Moussaka

A recently featured “recipe of the month” on the Northside 29 website.

3 to 4 eggplants sliced ¼ inch thick 3 potatoes peeled and sliced ¼ inch thick

Meat sauce

3 cups diced onions 3 tablespoons olive oil 5 pounds ground beef 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon parsley 1 teaspoon oregano 4 cups tomato sauce 1½ teaspoons cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Bechamel sauce

2 cups whole milk 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 5 tablespoons flour

Salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste 3 egg yolks Sprinkle eggplant and potatoes with salt and olive oil. Bake on a baking sheet for 30 minutes at 425 degrees.

Saute onions in oil. Once they are translucent, add the spices and meat. Cook and drain off excess oil.

Assemble by layering like a lasagna —potatoes and eggplant—then spread the meat over the last layer of eggplant.

To make the bechemel—make a roux with butter and flour. Add the milk, heat and stir on low heat until the mixture thickens. Add salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste.

Add the egg yolks, one at a time, whisking well at each addition.

Pour the sauce over the top of the meat.

Cook for 35 to 45 minutes at 350 degrees.

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Northside 29’s main dining room was recently renovated. community that takes care of us,” she said.

Full-meal takeout options are a holdover from the pandemic and can be ordered through the “marketplace” section on Northside 29’s website. Family meal packs are available for curbside pick-up

on Tuesdays and Fridays. Options include turkey, meatloaf and honey-fried chicken dinners for four.

Sides and desserts, such as pies, cinnamon rolls and baklava, can also be ordered with the meal packs.

Reach Alexandra Greeley at news@fauquier.com

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Data centers must stay where Fauquier County intended them—and out of Catlett Last week’s Fauquier Times carried—as a full-page paid advertisement—a letter from Headwaters, a data center site-development company attempting win over residents as they seek Fauquier County’s approval to rezone 65 acres in Catlett for a large, multi-data center campus. The letter followed an Oct. 12 town hall meeting at Zoar Baptist Church where Headwaters presented its project. In that meeting, multiple speakers voiced their opposition, and nobody except the promoters spoke in favor.

Protect Catlett and our Fauquier coalition partners are not against all data centers. We certainly recognize this essential need in our

society. There are two locations in the county that are already appropriately zoned for data center development. Catlett is not one of them!

We are against Catlett being re-zoned (not “downzoned”) to “business park,” to allow for many large data centers. Catlett is simply not the right location.

The county’s existing comprehensive plan, approved with citizen input, already allows for data centers in Vint Hill and in the Remington Business Park. Once built out, data centers in these two locations will generate significant additional revenue for the county government, which we also understand is important.

Protect Catlett supports the comprehensive

Fauquier County’s failed experiment with subsidized internet is shameful I’d like to thank this newspaper for addressing the internet problems many of us face, along with the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors secret settlement with Data Stream. In two days, when Data Stream leaves this area, we’re back to drumbeat and smoke signals for wireless options.

Supervisor Rick Gerhardt, as chair of Fauquier County’s Broadband Authority, you should be ashamed of yourself. Many of us have a good idea of the hundreds of thousands of dollars of grant money spent to provide internet service to areas lacking. Why did the authority fail to have nothing in place when the county booted Data Stream?

And why, after almost TWO YEARS, is the cell tower on my property not live? I hear you’re blaming Data Stream—such a convenient scapegoat. Anything

they did wrong is really your fault for not doing your due diligence.

To add insult to injury, I received a tax bill for a $100,000 improvement for that idle cell tower, that the county knows full well I don’t own. I’d venture to say that the county should be paying me that money for the devaluation of my property.

It is shameful that here in this county the internet and cell service are worse than in the poorest nations. Most of us are 45 to 55 miles from the White House, and this is not only the fifth wealthiest county (of 95) in Virginia, it’s the 28th wealthiest in the country.

Shame on you and everyone who put their self-serving egos before the needs of their constituents.

JULIE REARDON Orlean

plan and strongly opposes the rezoning that Headwaters seeks in Catlett. Data Center developers seeking new sites in Fauquier County should stay within the locations currently approved and spare our village.

For readers interested in learning more about data centers and why Headwaters should look elsewhere, see our Facebook page or visit http:// protectcatlett.org.

CHRIS COLVIN president of Protect Catlett MEL COLVIN, DEB SKAHILL, JENNY SPAIN, MIKE STEVENS committee members Catlett

Advice from a former Republican I read with great gusto the oped penned by Fauquier County School Board member Stephanie Litter-Reber. And, as you probably already know, I’m a bed-wetting “librul” and as such felt bad when in the comments section noted a scrawl from Mr. Cameron Jones asking Ms. Litter-Reber if she was a member of the Fauquier County Republican Committee. Ms. Litter-Reber responded that she was, to which Mr. Jones said, “It sounds to me like you are not the principled conservative you see yourself as.”

I think it is super nice of Mr. Jones to weed-out “conserva-lite” folks like Ms. Litter-Reber. I guess having a differing opinion makes one conservative lite and unprincipled—and possibly a RINO! The sad commentary ended with the following exchange: From Ms. Litter-Reber: “Perhaps you were my target audience.”

Mr. Jones: “I’m not sure what

you mean by me being your target audience. I think your outrage at the party is just sour grapes. You lost because you didn’t represent the values of the majority of voters in your district in Fauquier County, period.”

Of course, Mr. Jones is feigning ignorance by saying he’s not sure what she means. The meaning was plain to me.

I say to people cast out by Mr. Jones as not being principled enough for the FCRC—and from one vet to another—come on over, the water is fine. We could always use another conservative voice in the Democratic ranks.

If that’s a bridge too far, becoming Independent ain’t that bad.

Democrats at least wouldn’t treat you as though you were a leper. I’m pretty sure independents wouldn’t either.

ANDREW HERSTEK Warrenton

More dialogue, fewer secret meetings, please A recent sampling of local politics shows the Fauquier citizenry could be better served by some of its government representatives. The Amazon data center, the Data Stream internet, school board policy and election and town council meetings are recent examples of local government conduct seemingly gone awry.

How does it ever make sense for local government officials to conduct secret negotiations to approve a data center within town limits?

Wouldn’t a responsible official want to be fully transparent with town citizens about this possible venture? The pushback should be no surprise to anyone given the lack of important information available to citizens.

How does it ever make sense for local government officials to conduct secret negotiations with a private internet provider to terminate a contract that failed to deliver on promises by both the government and the provider? As taxpayers, we have no idea how many millions of dollars of our money was used to fund this disaster.

How does it ever make sense to blame a “voting population reduced to uninformed voters who lack awareness” as responsible for your election defeat when your own words and actions betrayed the position you thought you represented? Your decisions to allow multiple school staff to receive superintendent-level salaries and to allow school libraries to harbor adult material

demonstrated fiscal and policy irresponsibility.

And how does it ever make sense for a town citizen to attend her first town council meeting and leave feeling bullied and quieted? This says so much about the regretful attitude and conduct of some government officials.

A thought for our local government officials going forward—stop with the secret negotiations and false accusations and adopt a more transparent and respectful tone to your constituents. Let’s see if we can get to a better place for dialogue and engagement.

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CALENDAR

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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING FAUQUIER EVENTS NOV. 29 TO DEC. 5 HOLIDAY EVENTS Holiday bazaar What: Middleburg Garden Club’s Annual Greens Show and Holiday Bazaar When: 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 Where: Emmanuel Parish House, 105 E. Washington St., Middleburg Parade What: The Warrenton Christmas Parade When: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 Where: Downtown, Main Street, Warrenton Book signing What: Local Author Christmas Book Signing When: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: Meet local authors Nichole Brown, Katherine Eppley, Norma Thatcher and James Brown before the start of the Warrenton Christmas Parade Concert What: Blue Ridge Chorale Christmas Concert When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 Where: Lake of the Woods Church, 1 Church Lane, Locust Grove Cost: Free; donations are welcome Info: The Blue Ridge Chorale is a community choir which serves Culpeper, Fauquier, Rappahannock and other surrounding counties Christmas What: Gumdrop Square 2023 When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 2, 9 and 16, and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17 Where: John Barton Payne Building, 2 Courthouse Square Info: Come meet Santa and Mrs. Claus

Celebration What: Morning Christmas Celebration with Friends When: 10:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec. 2 Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 6416 Airlie Road, Warrenton Registration: 540-349-5814 Info: Bring a dish to share Concert What: G. F. Handel’s Messiah, Part 1 When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 Where: Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains Cost: Donations gratefully accepted Info: The Piedmont Singers is a musical outreach of the Grace Episcopal Church’s in The Plains and Berryville and will celebrate their 25th anniversary; they will be joined by the Main Street Chamber Orchestra Ballet What: Nutcracker 2023 When: 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, and Sunday, Dec. 3 Where: Fauquier High School, 705 Waterloo Road, Warrenton Cost: $30, $35 Tickets: https://www. etix.com/ticket/o/9056/ centreperformingartscompany Info: Presented by The Centre Performing Arts Company Santa What: All Ages Santa at the Caboose When: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 Where: Warrenton Branch Greenway WBG Caboose, 4th St., Warrenton Info: Santa will be there; enjoy a warm beverage and cookies; drop off a letter for Santa at the Santa Mailbox; bring a camera Concert What: Big Band Holiday Celebration

Horner Street Mural

When: 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 Where: Hope Church Theater, 4173 Bludau Drive, Warrenton Cost: $20 in advance, $25 at the door Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/5n6t22z3 Info: Special appearance by the Mint Condition Barbershop Quartet and The Harmonaires Christmas Party What: Kid’s Christmas Party When: 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec, 2 Where: Liberty Station Shopping Center, 11083 Marsh Road, Bealeton Info: Hosted by the Jerry L. Sullivan Fraternal Order of Eagles; meet Santa; make a Christmas tree ornament; hot cocoa and sweet treats; games; Christmas story time Community What: Holiday Swing Dance with the Silver Tones Swing Band When: 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 Where: Hope Christian Fellowship, 4173 Bludau Drive, Warrenton Cost: $20 in advance, $25 at the door, admission includes a holiday dessert reception and coffee at the band break Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/5n7c24ss Info: Beginner swing dance lesson at 7:15 with dance instructor Valerie Pyle Carriage rides What: Christmas in Middleburg-Horse Drawn Carriage Rides When: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 Where: The Middleburg Museum, 8 N. Madison St., Middleburg Cost: $40 Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/mshxu7w8 Holiday Remembrance What: Lights for the Fauquier SPCA When: 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 Where: Fauquier SPCA, 9350 Rogues Road,

Midland Cost: A suggested donation of $5 per light is greatly appreciated; 540-788-9000 Info: Purchase a Christmas Light for the Fauquier SPCA Christmas Tree in honor or memory of your loved one—both people and pet; youth volunteers have been making ornaments to adorn the Christmas Tree to be added to the Christmas Tree on Sunday Dec. 3 Pageant What: Foxcroft’s Annual Christmas Pageant When: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 Where: Foxcroft School, 22407 Foxhound Lane, Middleburg Registration: 540-687-4510 Info: Live animals; Chorale; visit from Santa Claus Holiday workshop What: Holiday and Winter Wreaths When: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 Where: Wollam Gardens, 5167 Jeffersonton Road, Jeffersonton Cost: $75 per person Registration: https://tinyurl.com/3j2z7nt4 Info: Learn to make an evergreen wreath and get tips from the experts; dress warmly; heated pavilion; hot drinks and cookies provided Elves What: Elf on the Shelf for all ages When: All day, Monday, Dec. 4 to Sunday, Dec. 10 Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton; John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall; and Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: Children may take home a small prize in return for finding the hidden Elf on the Shelf

ONGOING EVENTS

Market When: 9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, Dec. 2, Dec. 9 and Dec. 16 Where: Inside 18 Court St. and On Court and Hotel streets in Old Town Warrenton Info: Vendors plus a curated selection of artists, artisans, and food makers Crafts What: Teen Be a Maker Cart When: All day Monday, Dec. 4, to Sunday, Dec. 10 Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall; Bealeton Branch Library, 10977 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: Learn, create and make a project using the library’s craft and maker supplies Recovery What: Stepping Into Recovery AlAnon Family Group When: Every Monday at 7 p.m.

Where: Warrenton United Methodist Church, 2nd Floor-C25, 341 Church St., Warrenton Info: Help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics; https://www. al-anon.org or 1-888-425-2666 Support What: Parkinsons Piedmont Support Group When: 12:15 to 2 p.m., fourth Wednesday of each month Where: Cornerstone Community Church, 40 Rockpoint Lane, Warrenton (directly behind Blaser Physical Therapy Bldg.)

Info: Kendal Blaser, 540-222-6000 or Blaserx4@aol.com

Christmas trees What: Warrenton Boy Scouts Christmas Tree Sales - Nov. 24 to Dec. 24 When: 9 a.m. to. 9 p.m. Saturdays; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays; 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. weeknights Where: Costello’s Ace Hardware, 251 W. Lee Highway, Warrenton Cost: Cash or check only Info: Help support the Boy Scouts of America Farmers market What: Archwood Green Barns Holiday Market When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 26, to Dec. 17 Where: Archwood Green Barns Farmers Market, 4557 Old Tavern Road, The Plains Info: Fruits; vegetables; baked goods; coffee; tea; holiday gifts; new artisans and crafters Theater What: Fauquier Community Theatre presents “Miracle on 34th Street, the Play” When: Friday, Dec. 1, to Sunday, Dec. 17 Where: Vint Hill Theater on the Green, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton Cost: Tickets $16 to $18 Tickets: www.FCTstage.org Reservations: 540-349-8760 Info: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday performances, Dec. 1, Dec. 2, Dec. 8, Dec. 9, Dec. 15, Dec. 16; 2 p.m.

Sunday matinees, Dec. 3, Dec. 10 Dec. 17 Farmers Market What: Warrenton Farmers Holiday

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LIFESTYLE

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LIFESTYLES

PHOTO BY COY FERRELL

Santa and Mrs. Claus wave from a decorated fire truck during the Warrenton Christmas Parade.

Weekend happenings: Christmas parades, holiday events

By Sondra Anzalone

Special to the Fauquier Times

Set aside the shopping and decorating for a minute and make time for some holiday fun this week. Gather with friends and family while saluting the season with a parade. Several options will be proceeding down the streets, including the Warrenton Christmas Parade and the 77th Annual Manassas Christmas Parade—a not-to-miss tradition whose theme this year is “Christmas in Toyland.” Be on the lookout for high flying balloons and festive floats.

Sweet sounds will fill the air at the Blue Ridge Chorale Christmas Concert at Culpepper United Methodist Church. The free concert, which features choir members from multiple counties, hopes to fill you with cheer.

Want a chorus and a parade?

Come to Foxcroft’s Annual Christmas Pageant and get both—plus live animals and a visit from Santa.

Speaking of Santa, the big man will be coming to Manassas and Woodbridge on Friday to spark the Christmas spirit. Both events (Santa Lights Manassas and Stonebridge Tree Lighting) include tree lightings and jolly good time activities for all.

Looking for some winter-themed fun, without a holiday stamp? Come to the 2023 Winter Wonderland Train Show or the Pre-Solstice Party at Leopold’s Preserve where the happenings are sure to please the whole family, no matter what celebrations await.

The Warrenton Christmas Parade: Downtown, Main Street, Warrenton. Friday, Dec. 1, 6 to 8 p.m. The parade features more than 100 local businesses and nonprofit organizations with floats, decorated vehicles, pets and marchers.

7th Annual Greater Manassas Christmas Parade: Downtown Manassas. Saturday, Dec. 2 starting at 10 a.m. The parade begins at Mathis Avenue and winds down Sudley Road to Main Street, ending near the Harris Pavilion. This year’s theme is “Christmas in Toyland.”

More than 100 units are expected, including marching bands, floats

and high-flying balloons.

Blue Ridge Chorale Christmas Concert: Culpeper United Methodist Church, 1233 Oaklawn Drive, Culpeper. Sunday, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m.

The Blue Ridge Chorale is a community choir that serves Culpeper, Fauquier, Rappahannock and other surrounding counties. Free; donations are welcome.

Foxcroft’s Annual Christmas Pageant: Culpeper United Methodist Church, 1233 Oaklawn Drive, Culpeper. Sunday, Dec. 3, 2 to 4 p.m.

Live animals, Chorale and a visit from Santa Claus. Admission is free; seating is limited; register by calling 540-687-4510. Foxcroft School, 22407 Foxhound Lane, Middleburg.

Santa Lights Manassas: Historic Downtown Manassas, 9201 Center St., Manassas. Friday, Dec. 1, 5:15 to 7 p.m. Santa arrives on the VRE train to light the Old Town Manassas Christmas tree. Free wagon rides, Harris Pavilion Ice Rink will be open, visit downtown shops, restaurants and Echoes, the Manassas Museum store. For more information, call 703-928-3993.

Stonebridge Tree Lighting Event: Stonebridge Town Center, 15001 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge. Friday, Dec. 1., 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Family friendly. Live entertainment; Santa Claus, balloon art and face-painting; holiday ornament crafts and letters to Santa; ice carving demonstration; Holiday Food Drive benefitting ACTS; and more. First come, first serve, while supplies last.

2023 Winter Wonderland Train Show: Martin K. Alloy Boys and Girls Club, 9501 Dean Park Lane, Manassas. Wednesday, Dec. 6., 5 to 8 p.m. Presented by the Capital Trackers. Train display and holiday themed activities.

Pre-Solstice Party at Leopold’s Preserve: Leopold’s Preserve, 16290 Thoroughfare Road, Broad Run. Sunday, Dec. 3, 2 to 4 p.m. Family friendly. Bonfire; nature-themed children’s stories; interactive booths; crafts; activities; and more. Registration required; go to: https://www.leopoldspreserve.com/ events-1/pre-solstice-party/form.

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When: Meeting days and times vary Where: The Warrenton Meeting Place, 26 S. Third St., Warrenton Info: Do you, a family member or loved one have a problem with substance abuse, alcohol, drugs, other addictive behaviors? There are various types of 12-Step recovery programs that meet at The Warrenton Meeting Place that can offer a solution; www.TWMP.org Food assistance What: Peas and Grace for those in need When: 8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays and 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturdays Where: Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains Spiritual Care Support Ministries What: Support groups/counseling and special events for those experiencing the death of a loved one, divorce and chronic illness When: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday; closed on Sunday Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Info: 540-349-5814 or www.scsm.tv The S.E.E. Recovery Center What: Recovery-oriented groups, meetings, and the opportunity to speak with someone about mental health or substance use recovery When: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday; 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday Where: The S.E.E. Recovery Center, 710 U.S. Ave., Culpeper Info: 540-825-3366 or SEERecovery@rrcsb.org Wednesday, Nov. 29 Health What: Total Joint Replacement Class When: 5 p.m.

Where: Fauquier Health, 500 Hospital Drive, Chestnut Room, Warrenton Info: Learn about joint replacement surgery and rehabilitation Registration: 540-316-5000 Nature What: The Naturalist Is In When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Info: A Master Naturalist will be site to answer questions about nature and the environment Story time What: In-Person Story Time for children up to age 5 and their families When: 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall and Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: Caregivers must remain in the children’s areas Story time What: Raising Readers Story Time for 2-to-4-year-old children with a caregiver

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When: 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Registration: https://fauquierlibrary. org/services/kids/childrens-programs Info: Longer stories, finger plays and songs ESL class What: English-as-a-second-language class presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education programs When: 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: 540-718-8243 Thursday, Nov. 30 Crafts What: Crafternoons When: 4:30 to 5:30 Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: Bring portable supplies to craft; 540-878-5358 Writing What: NaNoWriMo Write-In When: 5 to 7 p.m.

Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: Bring a notebook or laptop Art What: Art Cart for preschool and elementary children When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: Express creativity with the library’s art supplies ESL class What: English-as-a-second-language class presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education programs When: 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton Info: 540-718-8243 Meet the author What: Meet the Author, Naomi Alderman, for adults When: 3 to 4 p.m.

Where: Virtual Registration: https://bit.ly/fplauthor Info: Discussion on “The Future” Senior supper What: Senior Supper for 55-plus When: 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Where: Bistro on the Hill, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton Cost: $7.50 Coffee and conversation What: Fellowship, encouragement, hope through conversation with others When: 10 a.m. to noon Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Info: 540-349-5814 Prayer What: Open Prayer Gathering When: Noon to 12:30 p.m.

Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Info: Personal prayer or for others; requests 540-349-5814 or https:// www.scsm.tv/contactus Exercise What: Tomba When: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Also on Saturday, Dec. 2

Where: Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St., Middleburg Info: Tom Sweitzer’s version of Zumba; 540-687-6373 Friday, Dec. 1 Story time What: Story Time When: 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: Stories, songs and coloring time in the children’s area; 540-878-5358 Skills What: Holiday I Spy Challenge When: All day Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton; John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall; and Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: Children and families are invited to test their I Spy skills with a December holiday themed collage of images; prompts for items to find will change weekly Book Cellar What: Books, movies and music for all ages; sponsored by the Friends of Fauquier Library When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also on Saturday, Dec. 2 Where: John Barton Payne Building Basement, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton Volunteer: 540-341-3447 Community What: First Friday Warrenton When: 5:30 to 9 p.m.

Where: Main Street. Warrenton between Court and Fifth streets Info: Beer/wine garden; vendors; food trucks; kid and adult activities; Fauquier bands Concert What: Handel’s Messiah When: 1 p.m.

Where: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Cost: Tickets $20 adult, $15 senior (65-plus), free for youth (17 years and younger) Info: Presented by the Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra and the Gainesville Community Choir Reservations: 703-993-7550 Musical What: An Evening of Gilbert and Sullivan When: 8 p.m. Also at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 Where: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Cost: Tickets $20 general public, $15 senior, $5 student Info: Performed by the Dewberry School of Music’s Mason Opera Reservations: 703-993-7550 Saturday, Dec. 2 Trees What: A Tree-mendous Hike When: 10 to 11 a.m.

Where: Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane Cost: $10 car parking fee Info: Explore the natural history of trees guided by a Virginia Master Naturalist

Concert What: Nature’s Rhythms for families When: 3:30 p.m.

Where: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Cost: Tickets $30 adult, free for college students and youth (18 and younger) Reservations: 703-993-7550 Info: Manassas Symphony Orchestra featuring soloist Kyle Ryu For those in need What: Toiletry Distribution for lowincome families When: 9 a.m. to noon Where: Faith Christian Church and International Outreach Center, 6472 Duhollow Road, Warrenton Sunday, Dec. 3 Concert What: The Legendary Ingramettes for all ages When: 3 p.m.

Where: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Cost: Tickets $48, $41, $29, halfprice for youth through grade 12 Reservations: 703-993-7550 Monday, Dec. 4 Art What: Art Cart for preschool and elementary children When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Info: Express creativity with the library’s art supplies Story time What: Tiny Tots Story Time for infant to 2-year-old children with a caregiver When: 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: Songs, rhymes and simple stories Story time What: Pajama Story Time When: 6 to 6:30 p.m.

Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Info: Stories, songs and activities; PJs are welcome Reading What: Great Books Discussion Group When: 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Where: Virtual Info: Discussion on “Philosophy and Knowledge,” by Bertrand Russell Join meetings: jeanne.day@ fauquiercounty.gov or 540-422-8500, ext. 2 Tuesday, Dec. 5 Art What: Art Cart for preschool and elementary children When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester Drive, Warrenton Info: Express creativity with the library’s art supplies Meet the author What: Meet the Author, Victoria Aveyard, for adults When: 7 to 8 p.m.

Where: Virtual Registration: https://bit.ly/fplauthor Info: Discussion on YA fantasy fiction, on body of work

CORUM HAS 22 TDS

University of Michigan running back Blake Corum (Marshall, Va.) rushed for 88 yards and two touchdowns in last week’s 30-24 win over Ohio State to set a school season record with 22 rushing TDs. He is the only player in the FBS to score in each game this season.

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NO MORE 1-AND-1 FREE THROWS

High school basketball has eliminated the oneand-one free throw situation. Teams will shoot two free throws on all fouls after opposing teams have committed five fouls in each quarter.

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FAUQUIER WRESTLING PREVIEW

Reloaded Falcons return standouts Bland, Lovell, Link, McAndrew, Mpengo

By Matthew Proctor

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

With 18 individual state champions over the last 50 years, the Fauquier High wrestling squad has a rich history of dominating the mat.

The most recent champion is Kingsley Menifee, a 2023 Fauquier graduate who won state titles at 182 pounds in 2022 and 190 in 2023. With Menifee now wrestling at Morgan State University (Baltimore, Md.), who’s next in the Falcons’ parade of all-stars?

Fourth year coach Chad Hoffman can name at least five ready to take center stage.

“I think we’re in the best position we’ve been in in a while since I took over,” said Hoffman.

“We’ve really tried to get as many young kids in the room as much as we can, eighth graders, ninth graders, pulling kids from the football team.”

“I really feel like we’re set up for more than just a year. Last year we had 17 kids on our roster and now we have 31,” he added.

Sophomore heavyweight Brian Bland is the only returning state wrestler from a Falcons’ squad that took 10th place. He finished fourth at the Class 4 Region C meet to qualify for states as a freshman last year and looks even stronger now.

Senior 215-pounder Charlie Lovell is another strong returnee who Hoffman expects to take a massive leap. Narrowly missing the state meet after taking fifth at the region meet last year, Lovell skipped football to focus on wrestling and is a true 215-pounder now. “(Lovell) was about 190 pounds wrestling 215 last year. The dude was 235 pounds about three weeks ago. Just lifted, ate and worked really hard.

He’s a force, he’s figured it out,” said Hoffman.

Another standout is Kobe Link, a 175-pound senior who just finished playing Falcon football.

Link took third at the region meet as a freshman but didn’t wrestle as a sophomore or junior to focus on lacrosse. 138-pound junior Cole McAndrew, who missed the postseason with an injury wrestling at 120 last year, and seniors Bryan Mpengo (150 pounds) and Damian Russo (157 pounds) are also expected to be among Fauquier’s top grapplers.

Link, Lovell, McAndrew and Mpengo are Fauquier’s captains and are likely to wrestle in the Beast of the East tournament, one of the top tournaments in the country, on Dec. 16-17 at the University of Delaware. Along with Bland’s experience, the Falcons have several cornerstone wrestlers.

“They’ve all worked extremely hard to be in the situation they’re in,” said Hoffman, who has a host of wrestlers in each weight class to fill out the lineup.

At 106, sophomore Ian Durgin projects as the starter with junior Antonio Guzman factoring in as well. Freshman Brendan Gorg, who wrestled on the JV team last year as an eighth grader, looks to be the starter at 113.

Sophomore Zachary Marshall is another contender at 113 and can also wrestle at 120 alongside freshman Sam Blevins, who’s also in the mix at 126. “(Blevins) is a stud… he has a little jiu jitsu background,” Hoffman said.

Freshman Evan Solada, who also wrestled JV as an eighth grader last season, is in line to start at 132, while Naima Rodriguez, one of two girls on the team, is a contender at 126 and 132.

Above: Sophomore heavyweight Brian Bland is the Falcons’ only returning state qualifier.

Below: Senior 150-pounder Bryan Mpengo is one of Fauquier’s four captains.

PHOTOS BY COY FERRELL

At 144, sophomore Sal Sorrentino is projected to start over junior Josh Savoie. Sorrentino took fifth at the region meet at 113 last year as a freshman and makes a big jump to 144, which brings a big learning curve according to Hoffman.

“Sal is a football player, so he’s put on some strength,” said Hoffman. “He might take some tough lumps here and there, but getting adjusted to it, he’ll be okay.”

Sophomore Masyn McMickle and junior Hector Arrellano are listed behind Mpengo and Russo at 150 and 157, and all four are in the mix for the 165-pound spot along with freshman Sam Ludwig. Junior Jonathan Thompson is the only 190-pounder.

With a 30-man roster featuring seven freshmen, the Falcons have a bright future. There are four eighth graders on JV in Tyler Grinoch (144), Isaac Loope (106), Chase Ramsey (106) and Piper Childress (106). Childress is one of two girls on the team, joining Rodriguez.

The Falcons kick off the season on Dec. 2 at Washington High in West Virginia.

“I think we can take all of our seniors to the state

FHS starting lineup

106: Ian Durgin, Soph.

113: Brenden Gorg, Fr. 120: Zachary Marshall, Soph.

126: Sam Blevins, Fr. 132: Evan Solada, Fr. 138: Cole McAndrew, Jr. 144: Sal Sorrentino, Soph.

150: Bryan Mpengo, Sr. 157: Damian Russo, Sr. 165: Masyn McMickle, Soph./Hector Arrellano, Jr./Sam Ludwig, Fr. 175: Kobe Link, Sr. 190: Jonathan Thompson, Jr. 215: Charlie Lovell, Sr. 285: Brian Bland, Soph. tournament this year and that would be just an awesome feat. I would really love to send our seniors off as state qualifiers,” Hoffman said. “We have team goals, win the district, win the region and then obviously get as far as we can in the state, but for right now, we’re just going to take it one step at a time.”

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Liberty welcomes a trio of starting senior guards in Tyrek Smith (far left), Jayden Curtis (center) and Andrew Ryman. The Eagles host Kettle Run Friday at 7:30 p.m.

LIBERTY BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW

Returnees Smith, Curtis, Ryman give Eagles punch and playmaking

By Peter Brewington

LHS starting lineup

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

The Liberty High boys basketball team welcomes three returning starters in Tyrek Smith, Andrew Ryman and Jayden Curtis, providing coach Pat Frazer with a veteran nucleus as the Eagles prepare for a new alignment in Class 4 Region D. Liberty went 6-17 last year, slipping back in the pack in the competitive Northwestern District, which saw Handley, Millbrook and Kettle

PG: Jayden Curtis, Sr.* G: Andew Ryman, Sr.* G-F: Tyrek Smith, Sr.* F: C.W. Burke, Jr. Post: Dylan Richards, Sr. 6th man: Toby James, Jr. *Returning starter

Run all shine.

Frazer enjoyed coaching his 202223 team and, with three starters back, including four seniors, he’s confident

the Eagles will win their fair share of games. Frazer calls Ryman and Smith two of the best returning scorers in the district, noting each averaged around 11 points a game last year.

“Tyrek and Drew are interchangeable at shooting guard and small forward. Tyrek is more of a slasher and his shot is getting better. Drew has looked good early. Both of them can do a little bit of everything,” Frazer said.

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LHS schedule

Nov. 29 HOME vs. Millbrook, 7 p.m.

Dec. 1 HOME vs. Kettle Run, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 5 at Osbourn Park, 7:45 p.m.

Dec. 6 at Warren County, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 11 HOME vs. Dominion, 7 p.m.

Dec. 21 at James Wood, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 3 HOME vs. Fauquier, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 5 HOME vs. Warren County, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 9 HOME vs. James Wood, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 16 at Brentsville, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 23 at Meridian, 7:15 p.m.

Jan. 26 at Manassas Park, 7:15 p.m.

Jan. 30 at Millbrook, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 2 HOME vs. Skyline, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 6 at Kettle Run, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 9 at Fauquier, 7:30 p.m.

KETTLE RUN WRESTLING PREVIEW

Hardesty returns to fuel up-and-coming Cougars

By Matthew Proctor

KRHS starting lineup

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

In the first season under new coach Jacob Foy, the Kettle Run wrestling team took a solid 17th place at the Class 4 state meet last season.

The son of former Kettle Run coach Mike Foy, who coached the Cougars for a decade, Foy looks to reload in year two with a young squad that features just one returning state wrestler.

“Having a young team, we’re going to take our lumps, I know that. But the main goal is to peak in February, to keep wrestling hard, be tough, go out every match, give it everything we have,” Foy said.

The Cougars’ top wrestler is Nathaniel Hardesty, a senior who took third at the Class 4 Region C meet at 113 pounds last year to make the state tournament. Hardesty has put on some weight and will wrestle between 120 and 126 pounds this year.

“He put in tons of work throughout the offseason. He’s been dedicated with his diet and how he’s eating and how he worked out all offseason.

And when he gets into practice, he’s motivating.

He helps the young guys out. He is one of the hardest working ones in the room,” Foy said.

Foy is excited to get 132-pound senior Myles McCarthy back in the lineup after he missed the postseason last year with broken fingers and says 138-pound sophomore Rhett Strickland should

106: Michael Alipio, Jr. 113: Elaine Cayton, Jr. 120: Nathaniel Hardesty, Sr. 126: Julian Perry, Jr. 132: Myles McCarthy, Jr. 138: Rhett Strickland, Soph.

144: Joseph Spytek, Soph.

150: Josh Young, Sr. 157: Jonathan Nicolai, Soph./Jon Olsen, Jr./ Jackson McLaughlin, Soph.

165: Talan Morse, Soph.

175: Ryland Barbour, Soph.

190: Logan Overhulser, Sr. 215: Noah Richards, Soph.

285: D.J. Jordan, Soph.

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165-pound sophomore Talan Morse had a strong freshman campaign, taking fifth at the Northwestern District meet.

explode onto the scene. “(McCarthy) wrestled all offseason, loves the sport. It really looks like in the practice room that it’s starting to click for him with his movement and his footwork and his toughness,” Foy said. “(Strickland) wrestled on our youth program when he was real little, and he has some of the most natural talent I’ve seen in the sport. He’s been tearing it up in the wrestling room, and he’s got that competitive edge that a coach wants.”

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senior Jayden Ulloa (foot) Smith, Curtis, Ryman andWith junior Luke Wilson (back) curout with injuries, Shepard provide 1-2-3 punch rently “will be a big part of the lineup and EAGLES, from page 12

“I think they are two of the best offensive players in the district.”

Ryman is just getting back to basketball after shining as an all-district first team receiver and is looking better every day.

Frazer said Curtis is a natural point guard. “Jayden can score but his job as the point guard is to control everything and set the pace and control the offense,” Frazer said.

Liberty also welcomes back post player Dylan Richards. The 6-foot3, 236-pound football lineman took off last year after playing hoops as a freshman and sophomore. Richards was an all-district honorable mention in football this past season.

“Dylan is classic big guy. He’s glad he came back, we’re glad he came out. We’re excited,” Frazer said.

The fifth member of the starting lineup is 6-3 junior C.W. Burke, who got minutes off the bench last year and has worked hard to become a starter. Frazer describes him as an accurate outside shooter.

“As a sophomore he played a lot last year. We need something down low. He’s worked hard on his low post game. He can shoot lights out, people will see,” Frazer said.

Freshman Corbin Shepard will be the backup point guard. The younger brother of former Eagle guard Coy Shepard, who graduated in 2022, Corbin is still getting his feet wet at the varsity level and is showing confidence despite his youth and size. “He can handle the ball, he can shoot the ball and he’s aggressive,” said Frazer.

Rebuilding Cougars have lots of talent WRESTLING, from page 12 Dropping down to Class 3, Kettle Run will still wrestle teams from all classifications as well as teams from out-of-state in the regular season, which Foy thinks will help in the postseason. “I think if you can place at regionals in 3A, especially where we’re located, then I think you have a high chance of placing at states,” he said.

There is an in-season Northwestern District tournament on Jan. 6 at Fauquier, but there is no district tournament in the playoffs in Class 3. Postseason play opens with the regional tournament on Feb. 10 at Brentsville. The state tournament is Feb. 16-17 in Salem.

As for the rest of the lineup, juniors Michael Alipio and Elaine Cayton will flip-flop between 106 and 113 with Hardesty and junior Julian Perry doing the same at 120 and 126. McCarthy will wrestle at either 126 or 132 while Strickland will contend at 132, 138 and 144.

Foy has high expectations for Hardesty. “Nathaniel has a knack for the sport. He’s a natural out on the mat. He’s got some crazy hips, so on the right day, he can beat anybody on this planet,” Foy said.

At 144, junior Zach Beachner and

he’s doing a great job. We need a backup point guard,” said Frazer.

Junior Toby James will also help on the inside. “He’s 6-3 and can shoot the ball,” Frazer said.

Juniors Parker Kelly and Mike Cobb and senior Ka’von O’Bannion contribute off the bench.

To fill out the squad for now, Frazer has been using three JV standouts in freshman Sam Ryman and sophomores Sadion Smith and Chimanga Mubanga.

Frazer notes the team is not big or deep with only 10 players, but the Eagles should be poised, experienced and have scorers. It’s an older team with chemistry.

The postseason format is new this year. There is no longer a district tournament. Instead, the top four in a seven-team northern region make the playoffs. Liberty is competing with Handley, James Wood, Sherando Millbrook, Charlottesville and Orange.

Frazer, whose squad opens with Millbrook Wednesday and hosts Kettle Run Friday, isn’t thinking about the postseason yet.

“I need to figure out my team and what we need to do. If we’re good, we’ll get in,” the veteran coach said.

Lindsay, Banks coach JV

Recent Liberty basketball players Dakota Lindsay and Xavier Banks are coaching Liberty’s JV boys basketball team. “Dakota is now working and Xavier is taking classes. They’re good with the guys and it’s good to have young blood,” Frazer said.

Frazer notes he’s starting his 20th year and assistant Eric McCaslin is another veteran coach. sophomore Joseph Spytek are contending to start while senior Josh Young, junior Jon Olson and sophomores Jackson McLaughlin and Jonathan Nicolai are all in the mix at 150 and 157.

Any of those four could jump up to 165 as well, but sophomore Talan Morse projects as the starter when he returns from injury. As a freshman, Morse took fifth at the district meet.

Sophomore Ryland Barbour can also wrestle 165 but will start at 175 over senior Carson Hawkins, while senior first-year wrestler Logan Overhulser starts at 190.

“You always have one guy on the team that’s just full of energy, not afraid to yell, not afraid to motivate, and that’s definitely Logan,” said Foy. “I’m excited for him. He’s got to make weight first, but he’s one that just with his heart alone will win off of that.”

Junior Jackson Whitmer is currently the starter at 215, but Foy said he expects a few football players to come out. Sophomore Noah Richards wrestled some at 285 last year but hopes to get down to 215, leaving sophomore D.J. Jordan as the starting heavyweight.

“As a team, you can place high if you have your heavier guys winning matches for you, and they both work hard. Noah Richards is very athletic for the size that he is, so I’m very excited for him,” Foy said.

The Cougars open the season with a tri-meet at Kettle Run on Wednesday.

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Race for 10th District congressional seat draws a crowd 10TH DISTRICT, from page 1 Qarni, 45, of Manassas Park, said he’s running to establish universal pre-K, to make college more affordable, to expand affordable federal housing initiatives and reform U.S. immigration policies.

Qarni immigrated from Pakistan with his family when he was just 10 years old and believes he would be Virginia’s first foreign-born U.S. Representative if elected in 2024. Qarni said he would work to reduce cost barriers to allow more eligible visa holders to become U.S. citizens and to reframe the discussion around border security to focus instead on what he calls “border prosperity.” He said the U.S. should learn from European countries that allow free travel across borders for both tourism and business. Qarni said the cost of becoming a citizen kept him from applying until he was in his early 20s.

Qarni enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps after graduating from high school in Maryland, rising to the rank of sergeant in the reserves and deploying to Iraq in 2003. Qarni holds bachelor’s degrees in sociology and history from George Washington University and a master’s degree in history from George Mason University.

Since leaving Northam’s administration in 2021, Qarni was a director at the Hope Center at Temple University in Philadelphia, where he did research on college equity issues.

In a recent interview, Qarni said he is proud of the work the Northam administration did to expand the Virginia Preschool Initiative, a pre-K program for children from low-income families; to launch the first tuition-free community college programs in high-demand fields; to add funding to hire more school counselors; and to raise teacher pay. But he said more needs to be done on education and other issues.

“I’ve been all across Virginia, and there are serious needs that we need to have serious conver-

sations about,” Qarni said. “Childcare costs are out of control. College debt is out of control and housing costs are out of control.”

Other Democratic candidates include: Jennifer Boysko, 57, of Herndon, has been a Virginia state senator since 2020. Boysko served as a state delegate prior to being elected to the state Senate. On her website, she describes herself as a community organizer who worked on behalf of parent-teacher associations and local nonprofits.

Eileen Filler-Corn, 59, of Fairfax County, was the first female and Jewish speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates, where she served her Fairfax County constituents from 2010 to 2023.

Filler-Corn lost her party leadership post in 2021 after Republicans won control of the House of Delegates.

Brandon Garay, 35, of Leesburg, is a former U.S. Army officer who served with the public health command in Europe, according to his LinkedIn page. He is a native of Prince William County, graduate of Virginia Tech and has worked as a defense contractor, a senior legislative analyst, a military affairs liaison for former Rep. Gabby Giffords (D) and a committee clerk for the Hawaii House of Representatives, according to Ballotopedia.

Dan Helmer, 42, of Fairfax, has served in the Virginia House of Delegates since 2020 and was recently chosen the Democratic caucus’s campaigns chairman, a key role in helping Democrats win back the majority. Helmer is also a West Point graduate and a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve.

Helmer earned his master’s degree at Wolfson College in Oxford, England on a Rhodes Scholarship.

He is the co-owner of a business strategy firm.

Krystle Kaul, of Ashburn, served as a director of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency at the Department of Defense, the director of strategic communications for the U.S. Air Force and as an “intelligence political-military expert” at U.S. Central Command. Kaul speaks eight languages and has a Ph.D. in political science from Brown

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Mark Leighton, 50, of Manassas, is a law librarian and on the administrative faculty at George Mason University, according to his website.

David Reid, 56, of Ashburn, has been a Virginia state delegate since 2018 and was re-elected on Nov. 7 to represent the 32nd District in the House of Delegates. He also served 23 years in the U.S. Naval Reserve as an intelligence officer and was deployed to South Korea and Iceland. He founded Rockbridge Consulting, according to his website.

Suhas Subramanyam, 37, of Ashburn, was elected on Nov. 7 to the 32nd District seat in the Virginia state Senate after serving two prior terms in the Virginia House of Delegates. Subramanyam was the first Indian American, South Asian and Hindu to be sworn into the Virginia General Assembly. Subramanyam has a law degree from Northwestern University and served as a White House policy advisor to President Barack Obama.

Republican candidates include: Manga Anantatmula immigrated to the U.S. from India with her husband and young son so her husband could attend graduate school. Anantatmula has worked with the Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, according to her website.

Mike Clancy, of Loudoun County, describes himself as a senior business executive and lawyer for a global information technology company.

Clancy was among 11 candidates competing in 2022 for the Republican nomination for the 10th District seat and came in fourth place.

Brooke Taylor, of Loudoun County, has a background in nuclear security and is the founder and CEO of Defending our Country LLC. She’s also a single mother and has taught classes in defense and strategic studies at Regent, Liberty and Missouri State universities.

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Top dollar sale: $4,530,000 in Scott District Cedar Run District Margaret Lyon Fulwiler to Kenneth D. McCauley, 3.5 acres at 7660 Greenwich Road, Nokesville. $762,000 NVR Inc. to Stephen McLeod Bailey, 0.5914 acre at 9425 Blue Jay Court, Warrenton. $786,360 Christina Hung to ARV Holdings LLC, 2.53 acres at 10700 Henrietta Lane near Catlett. $358,100 Henry A. Neimeier to Henry Peter Neimeier, interest in 136.8636 acres southeast of Catlett Road; interest in 92.1376 acres at 3743 Catlett Road; and interest in 99.0147 acres at 3833 Catlett Road near Catlett. $1,070,060

Jonathan Graham to Robert Spinks, 8000 Tackett Lane, Bealeton. $520,000 Paul J. Hebert to Reflections Farm LLC, 30.058 acres at 4210 Mount Ephraim Road near Sumerduck. $950,000 Michelle L. Weaver to Dylan Jamieson, 10015 Stubenhofer Street, Bealeton. $515,000 Linda L. Layne to Kevin Dickey, 13.5139 acres at 5151 Teaberry Lane, Sumerduck. $325,000 Eunice K. Parker Successor Tr. to Marvin Yovani Murillo Gomez, 7682 Wankoma Drive, Remington. $305,000 Jeffrey Gardner to Brian Greene, 6947 Maplewood Drive, Bealeton. $445,000

Matthew Bell to John Wesley Huppenthal, 2.3517 acres at 8008 Kettle Run Court, Catlett. $525,000

Dennis J. Kamph to Sara Veech, 7806 Piccadilly Drive, Warrenton. $720,000

Lee District Ford G. Tayne to Catherine Stribling, Unit 103 at6161 Willow Place, Bealeton. $225,000

Center District Susan Schmidt to June Arbuckle, 7638 Movern Lane, Warrenton. $802,500

Misty Mullins to Shaun Williams, 10878 Rugby Lane, Bealeton. $450,000 Sherry Ullmann Tr. to Gary W. Weaver Tr., 50% interest in 10.7056 acres on Rt. 28 near Bealeton. $125,000 John Bruton to Mauro Gonzalez Veliz, 10924 Blake Lane, Bealeton. $380,000

NVR Inc. to Bigyan Chalise, 1.1756 acres at 3063 Forestdale Drive, Warrenton. $1,004,450 Andrea L. Garrison to Joyce A. Leach Brown, 701 Arbor Court, Warrenton. $395,000 Bryan Lowe to Hailey Smith, Unit 211 at 635 Waterloo Street, Warrenton. $203,100 Kati Lee N. Finch to Stefan Palmer, 713 Arbor

Court, Warrenton. $384,900 Wayne C. Drake to Emilia Anne Cox, 422 Forest Court, Warrenton. $350,000 Judy Zurek Thorne to Joyce Sheppard Day, 272 Fox Chase Street, Warrenton. $600,000 Robert J. Reddington to Michael Carlson, 6457 White’s Mill Lane, Warrenton. $777,500 Scott District Romeo A. Funes to Ryan Andrew Daleo, 1.4416 acres at 6115 Pilgrims Rest Road, Broad Run. $565,000 Jane A. Engvall as Co-Executor to Stable of Grace LLC, 6 acres at 7135 Bunker Hill Road and 2 acres on Rt. 763 near The Plains. $730,000 MRT 2020 LLC to Henry Knox Watson IV, 53.6988 acres on Bull Run Mountain Road, and 37.2542 acres at 2792 Bull Run Mountain Road near The Plains. $4,530,000 Jason Couchoud to Abdullah Wahdat, 4094 Cray Drive near Warrenton. N. $720,000

Marshall District RMH Builders LLC to Dennis Jon Kamph, 4 acres at 8214 Lee Hwy., Warrenton. $730,000 Richard A. Elliott to John Barry Franks, 1.0504 acres and 1.1973 acres on John Marshall Hwy., Linden. $268,000 Quatre Chiens LLC to Promotory Development LLC, 1.8425 acres on Rokeby Road, Upperville. $425,000 Belden H. Bell to Michael Shilling, 7.5517 acres at 6403 Enon School Road, Marshall. $638,000 Aasim F. Syed to Karla C. Bautista Martinez Jimenez, 9043 Stone Crest Drive, Warrenton. $750,000 Old Salem Community Development LLC to Demi Nearhoof, 3586 Stephenson’s Lane, Marshall. $549,420 John A. Tyres Jr. to Katherine L. Jennings, 6.2710 acres at 8039 Willboyd Court, Marshall. $775,000

Barbara Cross Trenum to Rolando A. Castillo Flores, 0.9135 acre at 6552 Vint Hill Road near Warrenton. $493,000

Markham Rock LLC to Peter B. Belleville Tr., 175 acres at 3284 Sage Road; 10 acres at 11352 Sassafras Ridge; and 13.1321 acres & easement from Sage Road, Markham. $1,520,000

Jack W. Osburn III to Cornelius Stanley Jr., 1 acre at 6533 Kelly Road, Warrenton. $455,000

Caliber Homebuilder Inc. to Andrew B. Carbaugh, 2.2531 acres at 6262 Enon School Road, Marshall. $410,000

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CAROLYN COWDIN POMPONIO January 2, 1934 – November 19, 2023

Carolyn Cowdin Pomponio (89) passed away peacefully on November 19, 2023, at her home. Beloved wife of the late Peter Paul Pomponio, Sr. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on January 2, 1934, and moved to Washington DC in 1953.

Carolyn is survived by her children Peter ( Jane) Pomponio Jr., Susan (William) Callery, Carol Pomponio, and Sharon Pomponio; her grandchildren Eric (Anjelica) Eitel, C.Tyler Pomponio, Jenna (Brian O’Neill) Pomponio, Colleen Callery, Bridget (Matt) Palmer, Daisy Pomponio, Jeremy Patterson, and Jonathan (Lisa) Patterson; and her great grandchildren Jennifer and Sean Eitel, and Carson Palmer. She is also survived by her brother Hugh (Cathy) Cowdin Sr. and sister-in-law Ellen Cowdin, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by brothers C. Thomas Cowdin, Jr. and Timothy Cowdin.

A memorial reception will be held at the Washington Printmakers Gallery, 1675 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington DC 20007, on Dec 5th from 1:00–4:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Washington Print Foundation at https://www.washingtonprintfoundation.org/take-action.

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Morris Franklin Riley Morris Franklin Riley, 83, of Front Royal, VA, passed away on November 25, 2023.

He was born on January 12, 1940, in Warrenton, Virginia, to the late Morris F Riley Sr and Nellie Clatterbuck Riley.

Morris is survived by his daughter, Susan Paige Riley, and his son, Travis Patrick Riley. He will also be missed by his granddaughter, Kayla Paige Thompson, and his grandson, Grayson Ford Riley.

Morris is also survived by his sister, Sandra Teasley.

He was preceded in death by his father, Morris F Riley Sr, his mother, Nellie Clatterbuck Riley, his sisters, Barbara Greene and Jean Yingling, and his brother, Thomas Riley.

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Reverend Barbara J. Chomas Minter Reverend Barbara J. Chomas Minter age 88, of Erie and formerly Virginia, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Elizabeth, PA on August 27, 1935, a daughter of the late Reverend Joseph and Bertha Kadar Chomas.

Barbara graduated from the University Of Pittsburgh School Of Pharmacy and was one of only 7 women in the graduating class. She began working in Erie, and was one of the few female Pharmacists in the area at that time.

After twenty five years as a Pharmacist, she began a new career. Following in her father's footsteps, she went into Ministry. Barbara graduated as one of the oldest members of the class from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC. She was then placed by the Virginia Conference as the Minister of several churches. During seminary she served as Associate Pastor at Front Royal United Methodist Church.

After graduation from seminary, she served the Linden, Markham, Hume, Orlean and Wesley Chapel United Methodist Churches. After retirement she was called to pastor St. Mark's United Methodist Church in The Plains, VA. It was in Virginia that she met and married Walter B. "Dick" Minter. While in Virginia, she was a proud member of the Kairos Prison Ministry who visited with the female inmates.

She loved to travel. She traveled through Europe, the Caribbean, Greece, Acapulco, Hawaii and Brazil. She was an avid reader, enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers, Penn State and Washington Commanders fan. She loved her cameras and always seemed to have a new one every other year.

Barbara attended Lakewood United Methodist Church after moving back to Erie from Virginia.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter B. "Dick" Minter; a son, David C. Alloway; daughter-in-law, Lucy Minter; three brothers, Robert, William and Richard Chomas and a sister-in-law, Ruth Ann Chomas.

She is survived by a daughter, Carol Lynn Alloway; a son Thomas Alloway (Anita); two grandchildren, David R. Alloway and Jessica M. Alloway (Richard Bretz); a brother, James Chomas; two sisters-in-law, Phyllis Chomas and Beverly Chomas; stepchildren Lyle W. (Nancy) Minter, Randy (Robin) Minter and Ellen M. (Wally) Digges; step grandchildren, Mary Lib and Tucker Minter and Stuart Digges; and several great grandchildren.

Friends may call at the Burton Quinn Scott Cremation and Funeral Services, West Ridge 3801 W. 26th Street on Friday, From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday, at the Lake Wood United Methodist Church 3856 W. 10th Street from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Service at 11:00 a.m.

Memorials may be made to the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Send condolences at www.BurtonQuinnScott.com Obituaries

Gerald B. Moore Gerald B. Moore "Gig", 70 of Warrenton, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 25, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Gig worked for L.J. Foley Plumbing and Heating for over 40 years before going into business for himself. He enjoyed golfing, gambling and the Dallas Cowboys.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Foster Moore and Dorothy Shrader and his brother, Foster Moore, Jr. "Randy".

Gig is survived by his wife of 40 years, Charlene Moore; son Robert Sheffler and wife Angela of Bealeton; daughters, Wanda Prince and husband Jason of Denver Colorado, Crystal Gallagher and husband Chris of Remington, VA; one special grandson and best friend Brian Sheffler; two step sisters, Celia Faulk of Amissville, VA and Emily Yurgatus of Virgina; nine grandchildren, Haylee, Nathan, Natalie, Jason, Tyson, Brady, Declan, Molly and Devin.

A memorial service will be held Friday, December 1, 2023 at Moser funeral home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA starting at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the start of the service.

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Helen W. Young Helen W. Young of Chapel Hill, NC, made her transition from this life to her heavenly home on November 4th, 2023 to meet her husband, Frank B. Young, her only child, Laura L. D. Thomas, her sister, Mary Frances Mays-Davis and her many beloved dogs. She was born to the late Perry Francis and Naomi Simmons Wright of Covington, VA. Helen moved to Chapel Hill from Warrenton, VA after serving as Clerk of District Court, Fauquier County, Warrenton, VA. Helen showed us how to face life's struggles with courage and determination with her many medical problems. She had a wonderful sense of humor and always left you smiling. "Life is not waiting for the storm to pass, it is about learning to dance in the rain."

She is survived by her sister, Ella "Blackie" Scott of Atlanta, GA, niece Suzanne Holley (John) of Lawrenceville, GA, three great nieces Jamalyn Yates (David) of Suwanee, GA, Emily Zardo (Cody) of Lawrenceville, GA, Jacqueline Wilson (Chris) of Roswell, GA, two beloved great-great nieces Susanna Leigh Yates of Suwannee, GA, and Ella Rose Zardo of Lawrenceville, GA. As well as by many faithful friends, Fitzgerald, Nyeka, Judy, June, Donna, Morgan, Cora, and Jasmine.

Helen's family also appreciates the services of Wisdom Senior Care in Helen's last months with us.

Her memorial service will be held on December 9 at 2pm at Walker's Funeral Home 120 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC. In Lieu of flowers her greatest desire was for donations to be made to the Laura L. D. Thomas Endowment, UNC., P.O. Box 309, Chapel Hill, NC 27514-0309.

This endowment was established in honor of her daughter, Laura, for scholarships to assist those with disabilities at the University of North Carolina.

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Valdis 'Val' Ozolins Valdis 'Val' Ozolins, age 82, of Warrenton, VA passed peacefully at Fauquier Hospital on Tuesday, November 14th, 2023. He was born on June 14th, 1941, in Riga, Latvia, son of the late, Alfreds & Elma Ozolins. Val came to the States with his family in 1950, settling in Baltimore. He and Joann were married in 1962. Following five years in the US Coast Guard, Val joined IBM and worked there for 30 years. He and Joann enjoyed traveling. After retirement, they went to Alaska, England and on several Viking cruises. Val and Joann treasured their time at Ocean City, MD. Ocean City was Val's happy place. Whether fishing at dawn, metal detecting at sunset or enjoying crab feasts, it was a place of great family memories.

Val is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Joann F. Ozolins of Warrenton, VA; three children, Donna Miller & her husband, Michael of Milwaukee, WI, Jeffrey Ozolins & his wife, Leann of Ashburn, VA and Kendra Bittle & her husband, Mike of Raleigh, NC; sister, Maija Wentworth & her husband, Michael of Fallston, MD; brother, Alex Ozolins of Myrtle Beach, SC; and seven grandchildren, Annie & Lou Miller, Madeline Cooke & her husband, Marty, Gracelyn & Lillian Ozolins and Lindsey & Morgan Bittle.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. with a visitation to follow from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Moser Funeral Home.

Interment private.

Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Christian Homes 7034 Catlett Rd, Bealeton, VA 22712 Obituaries

Della Chapman Embrey Della Chapman Embrey, 84, of Heathsville, VA passed away on November 19, 2023 at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, VA. She was born on June 14, 1939 in Virginia to Fred William and Clara Bell Weaver Chapman.

Della was a caring and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She resided in Remington, VA for many years before moving to Reedville in 1985. Della was a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church in Reedville. In her spare time, Della enjoyed volunteering at the hospital secondhand store.

In addition to her parents, Della was preceded in death by her brother, Tommy Chapman, and her step-son, Jeff Embrey.

Della leaves to cherish her memory: her husband of 37 years, William Embrey of Reedville, VA, her sons, Sam Frazier of Remington, VA and Ricky Frazier (Charlene) of Sumerduck, VA, and his step-son, Todd Embrey (Becky) of Catlett, VA. She will also be missed by her grandchildren: Jordan Frazier, Tiffany Rodriguez, Lindsey Jones, Natalie Frazier, Jeffrey Embrey, John Embrey, Sarah Embrey, B.J. Watson and Amelia McEwen; and ten great- grandchildren.

Della was exceedingly generous and giving to everyone she knew. She will be missed by so many and loved forever.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Midland Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Midland, VA. In lieu of flowers, donations in Della's memory may be made to Bethany United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 77, Reedville, VA 22539.

Online condolences may be expressed at moserfuneralhome.com.

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Evelyn Delois Smith, 79, of Nokesville, Virginia, passed November 19, 2023.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 4, 2023, 12:00 pm, at Little Zion Baptist Church, 7600 Greenville Road, Nokesville, Virginia, 20181.

Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com

Ernestine Lee Cook

Ernestine Lee Cook, 83, of Manassas Park, Virginia, passed November 18, 2023.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023, 1:00 pm, at Shiloh Baptist Church, 15055 Stevensburg Road, Brandy Station, Virginia, 22714.

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William Wesley Russell, Jr. On November 20, 2023, at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton Virginia, William Wesley Russell, Jr., departed this life to be with the Lord.

William Russell was born to Rebecca Thomas and William Wesley Russell on January 22, 1935.

He was in the Class of 1954 and graduated from Douglass High School in Leesburg, Virginia. On January 6, 1958, Josephine Nickens and William Russell decided to get married two days before he left for Army boot camp. Josephine's grandfather, Reverend Rubin Nickens in Frederick, Maryland married them. On that date, they decided they were committed to staying together through sickness and in health. The day she married the love of her life became one of Josephine's favorite days.

He was a man with many accomplishments in his life. William was stationed in Germany while serving our country in the US Army. He retired from the federal government after 40 years of working at the Warrenton Training Center as a Security Officer. He joined Faith Christian Church and International Outreach Center as a Deacon. Later, he became an ordained Elder and served on the Financial Board. He served as an Elder for thirty plus years.

William Wesley Russell, Jr. was a devoted, kind, and loving husband to Josephine Russell for 65 years. He was a father to Briane Russell (Denise), Addell Russell, and Milton Russell (deceased). He was a grandfather to Eric Russell, Derek Russell (Whitney), Stephanie Good, Dylane Good (Kaithlyn) and Destine Washington. A great grandfather to Mila Good, Tatum Good and Theodore Russell. He is also survived by several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at 11am, at Faith Christian Church, 6472 Duhollow Road, Warrenton, VA, 20187. Dr. Decker H. Tapscott, Sr. delivered the eulogy.

Interment with military honors was at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Hamilton, VA. Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com

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A veteran who received an honorable discharge or who died while on active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty for training may be eligible for burial in a national cemetery and related benefits. A veteran’s spouse and dependents may also be eligible for the same benefits. To receive benefits, the burial must take place in a VA national cemetery with available space.

Benefits include the opening and closing of the grave, perpetual care, a government headstone or marker, a burial flag, and a Presidential Memorial Certificate. These benefits come at no cost to the family, and some veterans may be eligible for a burial allowance. The family should still make funeral or cremation arrangements with a funeral provider.

At MOSER FUNERAL HOME, we are proud to do our part in honoring our country’s veterans. Our duty is to provide you and your family with professional and dignified assistance during your time of need, and we promise to support you in honoring your loved one for their dedication and selfless service. To learn more, please call (540) 347-3431. We welcome you to stop by our tastefully appointed facility at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton.

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Andrew Lee Robinson, Sr. We are saddened to announce the transition of Andrew Lee Robinson, Sr. of Midland, Virginia.

Andrew transitioned this life on November 20, 2023, at the age of 90 surrounded by his devoted wife, Rosa Pinkard Robinson and family.

The Home Going Celebration will be on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 11:00 am at Faith Christian Church and International Outreach Center, 6472 Duhollow Road Warrenton, Virginia 20187.

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Wilfredo M. Lozano Wilfredo M. Lozano, born in the Philippines, age 86 of Warrenton VA, passed away on November 19, 2023. He died peacefully surrounded by his big family. He was predeceased by his parents, Eufemiano Lozano and Margarita Montoya and his brother Angel, and sisters Basiliza, Imelda & Erlinda.

Survived by his wife, Purita and children - Imelda, Arles & Alice, Edmund & Jasmine, Dodjie, Filochi & Francis, Barbara & Denis, Julius & Weenalyn, Rowell & Yehlen and Jennifer, and his sister, Sylvia Luzsanyi.

Grandchildren - Dodren, Arlee, Julianne, Aliah, Eah, Elaine, Alexis, Dominic, Johanna, Irene, Bryan, Jerome and Joshua.

He is a loving husband, a devoted father and a thoughtful grandfather.

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Visitation was Friday, November 24th from 2-4 and 6-8pm at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton. A Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 2pm, St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church 271 Winchester St. Warrenton, VA. Arrangements by Moser Funeral Home 233 Broadview Ave. Warrenton, VA, 540-347-3431, online condolences can be made at:moserfuneralhome.com Obituaries

Peggy Ann Jones Peggy Ann Jones, 83, of Amissville died on November 26, 2023 at her home.

She was born May 24, 1940 in Culpeper County to the late Walter Ney and Elizabeth Wines Ney. She is survived by her children Glenn A. Jones; Robin A. Lintz, and Linda s.

Jones; one brother Walter B. Ney Jr, and two grandchildren Elizabeth Jones and Kaitlyn Lintz.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Glenn Jones.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 30,2023 from 6 to 8pm at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, VA 20186.

A Funeral will follow on Friday, December 1 , 2023 at 11:30 am at Moser.

Interment will follow at Culpeper National Cemetery, 500 Chandler Street, Culpeper, VA, 22701 Online condolences may be expressed at www.moserfuneralhome.com Death Notice

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Teresa Louise Heflin, 69 of Marshall, VA passed away on Nov. 6, 2023 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. The family will receive friends on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton. Memorial contributions may be made to Moser Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

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10825 Marina Way Bealeton, VA 22712 In execution of the Deed of Trust dated August 26, 2005 and recorded on October 4, 2005 in Book 1183 at Page 261 of Fauquier County land records, Trustee Services of Virginia, LLC, the appointed Substitute Trustee, will offer for sale at public auction on the front steps of the Fauquier County Courthouse located at 40 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia on December 28, 2023 at 02:00 PM the property more particularly described in the aforementioned Deed of Trust, located at the property address listed below and briefly identified as follows: ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND TOGETHER WITH IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN FAUQUIER COUNTY, IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 100, PHASE 4, BEALETON STATION, AS THE SAME APPEARS DULY DEDICATED, PLATTED AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 1038 AT PAGE 2343 ON PLAT RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 1038 AT PAGE 2354 AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA. THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE EXPRESSLY SUBJECT TO THE EASEMENTS CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS, AND RIGHTS OF WAY OF RECORD CONTAINED IN THE DEEDS FORMING THE CHAIN OF TITLE TO SAID PROPERTY. Tax No.: 6899-55-0124-000 Property address: 10825 Marina Way, Bealeton, VA 22712 The property will be sold "AS IS," WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND SUBJECT TO conditions, covenants, restrictions, reservations, easements, rights of way, and all other matters of record taking priority over the Deed of Trust, if any, as might be listed in this notice or may be announced at the sale.

TERMS OF SALE: A non-refundable bidder's deposit of $29,500.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is less, by cashier's or certified check required at time of sale, except for the party secured by the Deed of Trust. Risk of loss is on the purchaser from date and time of auction. Balance of the purchase price must be paid by cashier's check within 14 days from sale date. Except for Virginia Grantor tax, all settlement costs and expenses are purchaser's responsibility. Taxes are pro-rated to the date of sale. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining possession of the property. If purchaser defaults, deposit may be forfeited and property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser who shall be liable for any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs, expenses, and attorney's fees of both sales. If Trustee does not convey title for any reason, purchaser's sole remedy is return of deposit without interest. This sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan secured by the Deed of Trust including but not limited to determining whether prior to sale a forbearance, repayment, or other agreement was entered into, the loan was reinstated or paid off, or whether the property became subject to an automatic stay under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code prior to the sale; in any such event this sale shall be null and void and purchaser's sole remedy shall be return of deposit without interest. Pursuant to the Federal Fair Debt Collections Practices Act, this law firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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TOWN OF WARRENTON NOTICE OF TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Warrenton will hold their Regular Monthly Meeting Work Session on Tuesday, December 12th, 2023, at 9:00 AM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 21 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia.

Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Warrenton will hold their Regular Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, December 12th, 2023, at 6:30 PM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 21 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia. Council will hold a Public Hearing on the following items: 1) Special Use Permit (SUP) 2023-01 St.John the Evangelist Catholic Church – the Applicant, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, and the Owner, the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, seeks to amend a June 3, 1986 SUP approval to allow for the demolition of an existing building HUK [OL JVUZ[Y\J[PVU VM H UL^ ZX\HYL MVV[ VɉJL I\PSKPUN ;OL subject parcel is located in the Residential (R-10) District of the Town of Warrenton Zoning Ordinance and is designated as Live/Work on the Future Land Use Map. The subject parcel (GPIN 6984-36-7135-000) is located at 271 Winchester Street on approximately 11.0664 acres.

People having an interest in the above are invited to participate in the hearing and state their opinion regarding the above issues. The public may also choose to submit written comments through the Town’s website or by emailing citizencomment@warrentonva.gov during the public comment period, which will end at noon the day of the Public Hearing, December 12th, 2023. Copies of the Special Use Permit will be available online and are available for review at Town Hall located at 21 Main Street, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Town of Warrenton desires to make its programs, services, facilities, and activities accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need accommodations or auxiliary services, please contact the Town as far in advance as possible.

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In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $172,000.00, with an annual interest rate of 4.625% dated August 12, 2013, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for the County of Fauquier as Deed Book 1441, Page 227, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction all that property located in the County of Fauquier, on the courthouse steps at the front of the Circuit Court building for the County of Fauquier located at 40 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia on January 25, 2024 at 1:00 PM, the property with improvements to wit: AC 3.6000 Tax Map No. 6879-16-6512-000 THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder's deposit of 10% of the sale price, will be required in cash, certified or cashier's check. Settlement within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustees may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to be announced at sale. Loan type: Conventional. Reference Number 23-295414.

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SERVE: Marco Antonio Cabrera Carmona, Address Unknown ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of the above styled matter is a Step-Parent Adoption. It appearing from an Affidavit of Plaintiff, that the Respondent's whereabouts are unknown and that diligence has been used by or on behalf of the Petitioner to ascertain in what county or city the Respondent appear before this Court on or before January 26, 2024 at 8:30 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 Fauquier Times, a newspaper having general circulation in Fauquier County, Virginia.

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