Fauquier Times 12/08/2021

December 8, 2021

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Blazing the trail for future Scouts

By Aimée O’Grady

Special to the Fauquier Times

The evolution of girls BSA Troop 360G happened naturally, but as with all “firsts,” there were some obstacles. But thanks to the efforts of 10-year-old Charlotte Kiffney, of Warrenton, and her family, the first Scouts BSA troop for girls is coming to Fauquier County next month.

It all started when Charlotte Kiffney tagged along when her older brothers, Owen and Eli, joined Scouts BSA in 2017. After seeing the kinds of activities they participated in, she expressed an interest.

See KIFFNEY, page 11

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A bright start to the holiday season

Children react to the fireworks display in Old Town Warrenton Friday night at the conclusion of the Warrenton Christmas Parade. See pages 8 and 9 for more photos of the holiday parades held over the weekend in Warrenton, Marshall, Remington and Middleburg.

“... all three of my children are enjoying scouting and are working toward becoming Eagle Scouts. I am excited that Charlotte now has the opportunity ...”

JIM KIFFNEY

Warrenton residents still have questions about stormwater fees

By Peter Cary

Piedmont Journalism Foundation

One word came to Mark Nesfeder’s mind when he opened his Dec. 1 Town of Warrenton tax bill: “Unbelievable.”

Nesfeder was one of a group of Olde Gold Cup subdivision residents who had complained back in July that something was wrong with the $77.52 stormwater fees on their June tax bills.

Their objections resulted in town officials agreeing that the fees were $34.64 too high; they met with 12 other homeowners’ associations through the fall to explain the stormwater fees and correct still other errors.

Now Nesfeder had gotten the same wrong bill again. “The bottom line is, it’s irresponsible to send out bills that are not correct,” he said.

“The whole situation just flat makes me irate.”

CORINNA O’SABEN Vice president, Olde Gold Cup Homeowners’ Association

The Town of Warrenton is winding up a yearlong effort to impose a fee on residents to pay for stormwater runoff abatements. After two cycles of informational billing, the bills that went out in November – and are due Dec. 15 – were supposed to be correct.

See STORMWATER, page 6

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The Kiffney Scouts: Eli, Owen and Charlotte

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COVID-19 snapshot Tuesday, Dec. 7 New cases of coronavirus

Virginia: 2,242 Tuesday; 7-day average of 2,312 Fauquier: 33 Tuesday; 7-day average of 27; 7,704 cases to date Perspective: The seven-day average of cases in the county is 27. It has been climbing since Nov. 28, when it was just eight.

Seven-day positivity average (total PCR tests vs. positive tests)

Virginia: 7.4% Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District: 11.9%

In the school division

Positive cases since school opened on Aug. 11: 542; 399 in children, 143 in staff Quarantined: 133 students, one staff (as of Dec. 2) Perspective: There are currently 45 active cases of COVID-19, 35 students and 10 staffers. People stay on the active list for 10 days after first reporting an infection.

New hospitalizations

Virginia: 50 on Tuesday; 7-day average is 55 Fauquier: 4 on Tuesday; 25 in August; 37 in September; 29 in October; 15 in November; and 14 in December; 321 total Perspective: The Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association data for Dec. 7 states that 1,131 Virginians are hospitalized with COVID-19. The seven-day average number of hospitalizations (1,050) rose dramatically between July 11 and Sept. 9, began declining rapidly on Sept. 23 and has been rising again since Nov. 11 In the health district, eight children younger than 10 and eight between 10 and 19 years old have been hospitalized. In the state, 551 younger than 10 have been hospitalized; 619 between 10 and 19 years old have been hospitalized.

New deaths

Virginia: 27 Tuesday; 7-day average is 13 Fauquier: 89 to date Perspective: On Oct. 19, for the first time in the local health district, a child between 0 and 9 died from COVID-19. One person between the ages of 10 and 19 died in the RRHD earlier this year.

Vaccines

Virginia: 86.5% of the over 18 population has been vaccinated with at least 1 dose; 77% have been fully vaccinated; 21.4% have received a booster.

For Virginians between 5 and 17 years old, 45.7% have received at least 1 dose; 34.4 have been fully vaccinated; 0.1% have received a booster.

Fauquier: 78% of the over-18 population has been vaccinated with at least 1 dose; 70.5% have been fully vaccinated; 20.3% have received a booster.

For Fauquier residents between 5 and 17 years old, 39.1% have received at least one dose; 29.9 have been fully vaccinated; 0.1% have received a booster.

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Free COVID-19 testing options available this week Fauquier Public Library is partnering with the Virginia Department of Health to distribute COVID-19 antigen at-home test kits at no cost.

The free kits are now available for curbside pickup only.

Individuals can pick up an Abbott BinaxNow COVID-19 Antigen Card Home Test from the library, use it in the privacy of their home and receive digital test results in 15 minutes.

The program is designed to increase access to COVID-19 testing, especially among rural, remote, under-resourced communities and other vulnerable populations.

“We are pleased to work with public libraries to provide another testing option for our The Fauquier Public Library is distributing free atcommunity and to increase accessibility,” said home COVID-19 tests.

Dr. Laurie Forlano, DO MPH, deputy director, office of epidemiology. “Testing continues to The parking lot will open at 3 p.m. and the first be important to stop the spread of COVID-19, 300 individuals will be tested.

This one-day testing opportunity is open to particularly as we enter the holiday season when everyone at no cost and will happen rain or shine. people gather.”

Those attending do not have to be experiencing Users will need a mobile device or computer symptoms or have a referral to be tested. with a camera to create an account and to join This free testing site is offered through a a virtual testing session with an eMed assistant partnership between the Rappahannock-Rapidan who will guide users through the testing process.

Health District and Culpeper County.

A photo ID (driver’s license, passport, military Rappahannock-Rapidan Medical Reserve ID, school ID, etc.) will be requested by the eMed Corps volunteers will help staff the testing assistant. Once the test has been completed, site.

Visitors should be prepared to complete eMed will report the results to VDH. paperwork in their cars while they wait. The “The public library is trusted by the Fauquier RRHD suggests that anyone who is experiencing community, and we are pleased to support public symptoms should wear a mask in the car, health initiatives like this partnership with the especially if there are other passengers. PCR test Virginia Department of Health,” said library results take 2 to 5 days, on average. director Maria Del Rosso.

“We encourage anyone who wants to be tested, Additional information about how to request a especially those with symptoms consistent with test kit from Fauquier Public Library is available COVID-19, to come out Thursday, Dec. 9,” said at fauquierlibrary.org.

RRHD Director Dr. Colin Greene.

Drive-thru testing in Brandy Station For general questions about COVID-19, On Thursday, Dec. 9, there will be free drive- community members may call the RRHD through COVID-19 testing offered from 4 to 7 COVID-19 hotline at 540-308-6072 or email p.m. at Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department, AskRRHD@vdh.virginia.gov or visit www.vdh.

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Fauquier Health celebrated Stephanie Usrey, RN, as the DAISY Award winner for the third quarter The third DAISY Team award recipient for 2021 is Registered Nurse, Stephanie Usrey for the special care and attention she provided to an admitted patient over the age of 90. The patient’s daughter, who submitted the nomination, commented, “Stephanie took the time to speak with her and learn things about her, and realized they had friends in common. She saw all of my mom, and not just what her condition made her.”

The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses has been adopted by healthcare facilities around the world to celebrate nurses for their extraordinary care and compassion. Nursing teams may be nominated by patients, families, and colleagues.

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Elementary school to benefit from endowment fund Friends of Rectortown steps in again to help families in their community

By Robin Earl

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

The Friends of Rectortown, a nonprofit created in 2003, has created an endowment fund to benefit Claude Thompson Elementary School. Organization President Henry Lavine is spearheading the effort.

“The principal and teachers use personal funds to help with students’ emergencies,” he said. “Perhaps a child needs a warm coat. Dad has no gas in the car to take a child to the doctor … the list goes on and on.

Our teachers are underpaid, and this is a recurring hardship. The fund initially will provide the principal with a modest fund to deal with this.

As the fund grows, there will be other benefits for the school.”

Lavine has already collected $20,000 for the endowment fund, mostly through email requests. The goal for this year is to have $30,000 to $40,000 for this year; over the next few years Lavine would like to raise $100,000 or more. The principle would remain intact; the interest would be used for students’ needs.

Claude Thompson Principal Mary Pat Warter said she -- along with her team of administrators and the school’s guidance counselor -- will decide how best to utilize the funding. “Students and families have needs that don’t fit into a line in a budget … shoes, backpacks, gas for a trip to the dentist.” She said at least one teacher has driven to Front Royal to pay for and pick up a pair of eyeglasses for a student.

Warter insists, “It’s not just us. I think all teachers are superheroes.”

She said, “We keep track of the expenses, for accountability, but not to judge.” Warter said that a high number of her students come from families that may be economically disadvantaged. “Before COVID, more than 60% of our students were eligible for reduced lunches. I can’t imagine that it hasn’t gotten worse.”

The pandemic has caused chal-

lenges for her students in particular, she said. Last year was so difficult because “the technology is inconsistent. We are all learning new things every single day, but it’s like flying a plane and building it at the same time. There is an academic deficit, and we find ourselves trying to catch up,” she said.

Warter said that the school does some limited fundraising. “We don’t make much from fundraising.

Five hundred dollars from an event would be an amazing success. And we don’t like to ask more of our families.” she said.

Friends of Rectortown has contributed in myriad ways to the school, said Warter. “They have helped with weekend meal packs and with our food garden – they and some garden clubs helped us create that.

Warter remembered when Henry Lavine and his wife Ronda McCrea moved to Rectortown. “We got a phone call from this couple that had just moved to the area and wanted to help the school. We thought, ‘Oh, they’ll read to the kids,’ but he said, ‘Ah … no. We want to do more. We want to have people write checks.’”

Warter said, “Hank has a tremendous passion for community. He and his wife have made us a better school, helping us create strong partnerships with our community that have lasted for years.”

Warter has been principal at Claude Thompson for 20 years. “I feel better about everything now because of the community’s involvement.”

Donations to the endowment fund may be made out to Friends of Rectortown, Inc. with the notation: Claude Thompson Endowment Fund. They can be mailed to Friends of Rectortown, c/o Henry Lavine, P.O. Box 333, Rectortown, Virginia 20140.

Donors committed before the end of the year will be listed as “founding sponsors” on a plaque at the school.

No administrative fees will be incurred, said Lavine, “Every nickel will go to the endowment fund.”

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Warrenton man arrested on abduction, assault and firearm charges A Warrenton man was arrested Nov. 30 after allegedly assaulting a woman, abducting her at gunpoint and forcing her to drive him around.

Dezjon Hayes, 33, has been charged with felony abduction, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, domestic assault and brandishing, according to a criminal complaint filed with his arrest.

On Sunday, Nov. 28, a woman contacted the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office to report that Hayes had abducted her the day before, according to Lt. Steven Lewis. The woman told the deputy that on Saturday, Nov. 27, she texted Hayes, but he never responded to the message. Instead, he was waiting

for her when she got home, Once inside the car, said Lewis.

Hayes pulled a handgun, Lewis said that when and held the firearm to her the woman pulled up to side to force her to drive, her Meetze Road resiaccording to a search wardence, Hayes came out and rant affidavit. The woman began yelling at her about drove for approximately his vehicle. Hayes then two hours, at one point pushed her, Lewis continstopping to purchase gas. ued, “and then ordered her “While she was pumpDezjon Hayes to take him to his vehicle. ing gas into her vehicle,” As Hayes was yelling, the Haynes concealed his face victim attempted to talk, with a mask, the affidavit and Hayes struck her with a closed fist said. The woman told deputies that and told her to drive.” According to she “feared for her life.” the complaint, he also took away her Lewis added, “While the victim cell phone to prevent her from calling was driving and trying to talk with for help.

Hayes, the victim made all attempts

Warrenton man charged with assault and battery A Warrenton man was arrested Dec. lice, according to a criminal complaint 5 for allegedly assaulting a woman filed with Basham’s arrest. during an argument and smashing her Basham allegedly took the woman’s phone to prevent her making a 911 call. cellphone from her hand and “smashed James Basham, 34, has been charged it on his knee, causing the screen to shatwith assault and battery and unlawful ter, and threw it into the Christmas tree,” use of a telephone, according to Lt. the complaint said. He then “hit [the Steven Lewis of the Fauquier County woman] in the face and threw her across Sheriff’s Office. the living room twice,” the complaint On the afternoon of Dec. 5, FauJames Basham continued. The woman “ran outside for quier sheriff’s deputies responded to a help” according to the complaint. residence on Kelly Road in Warrenton Deputies ultimately took Basham into custody and spoke with a woman who had “visible signs and transported him to the Fauquier County Adult of injuries,” said Lewis. The woman told deputies that she and Basham had had a verbal argument, Detention Center, where he was released on a during which she told him she would call the po- $1,000 unsecured bond, said Lewis.

to try and locate a law enforcement officer. The victim later admitted herself to a local hospital for chest pains and was treated.”

After the woman reported the incident, law enforcement officers made “numerous attempts” to contact Haynes via phone on Nov. 28 and Nov. 29, but he refused to cooperate, according to the affidavit.

Warrants were eventually obtained for Haynes, and in the early morning hours of Nov. 30, detectives and patrol deputies located Haynes leaving a Meetze Road residence and arrested him, Lewis said. He remains in custody at the Fauquier County Adult Detention Center with no bond.

Marshall man arrested on multiple assault charges A Marshall man was arrested Dec. 6 after allegedly assaulting multiple people and obstructing law enforcement.

Cody Casey, 28, has been charged with assault, domestic assault Cody Casey and obstruction, according to Lt. Steven Lewis of the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office.

See ASSAULT, page 22

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Local counselor reopens office on Main Street, Warrenton

By Kelly O’Lone

Special to the Fauquier Times

Almost two years after the pandemic forced her to close the doors of her counseling business, Danah McGrath has reopened her office at 92 Main St. in Warrenton for in-person visits. McGrath has a master’s degree in counseling psychology and originally opened her Warrenton practice in 2012.

During the pandemic McGrath has been able to see patients via Zoom and said, “It worked well, but it will never take the place of eye-toeye contact.” She said she prefers the opportunity to study a person’s body language, which can lead to important insights. McGrath felt that using a remote model, she was not able to put a client in a “counseling mode.”

McGrath was thankful none of her clients were in a fragile state during the pandemic.

The most common issues presented by McGrath’s clients are depression, anxiety and substance abuse.

However, she also has experience helping people deal with grief, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia and dissociative identity disorder.

She said that after determining whether the issue is environmental or neurological, she helps develop a treatment plan. In some cases, treatment can include medication, although she is not licensed to prescribe medicine herself. “I do recommend medication and encourage them to make an appointment with their family doctor,” she said.

McGrath is a specialist in play therapy, a treatment method designed to help clients express their emotions through play. While play therapy is popular with children, the technique is often effective for adults as well. “It helps them to talk to me and express how they feel about things,” she said.

Children affected by the pandemic can use play therapy to learn and improve their emotional or behavioral security, McGrath said. Now that most children are back in school, therapy can provide an additional outlet for them to express their feelings.

McGrath uses a sand tray technique; clients can pick figurines from her collection to help articulate how

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Danah McGrath has reopened her counseling practice after seeing clients remotely during much of the pandemic. they feel. She said, “The sand tray is blue and represents the sky and ocean. Miniatures represent some facet of life.” Clients use the “unique therapeutic tool” to make a scene of anything they like and then describe what the scene depicts. Some clients prefer to express how they are feeling by painting a picture.

She tailors her clients’ treatments to their age, she said, explaining the difference between treating a young child and an older child: “An 11-year-old understands what I am saying, whereas a 3-year-old does not.” A younger child may communicate more easily through the sand tray and toys, she said.

With adults, she will use talk therapy to understand the client better and make suggestions about new ways to look at a problem. She said she applies cognitive behavior therapy into her sessions; CBT is about changing the way you think to change the way you feel about issues, she said.

In working with substance abuse clients, McGrath does not feel that “intervention” (pressure from friends or family) is an effective method. She said, “The client has to have their heart and soul into recovering from substance abuse in order for recovery to occur.”

Parents seeking assistance for their child will first meet with McGrath so she can get a feel for the family dynamics. Afterward, she’ll work closely with the child to pinpoint their specific needs and learn more about them. After the first few sessions, she will then create a treatment plan for the child.

Adult patients will be given a treatment plan after their initial visit.

McGrath accepts patients ages 3 and up. For more information or to schedule an appointment, those interested may call 843-384-9226.

Weekday and Saturday appointments are available.

Route 651 (Sumerduck Road) Fauquier County Citizen Information Meeting

Bridge Reconstruction Find out about the proposed plans to reconstruct two bridges on Route 651 (Sumerduck Road) to increase safety for vehicles crossing the structures. The first bridge is located 0.6 mile west of U.S. 17 crossing an unnamed stream; the second approximately 1.07 mile west of U.S. 17 crossing Rock Run. A presentation on the project will be made during the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors work session on December 9, 2021. The time of the work session will be published on or before December 2, 2021 at http://agenda.fauquiercounty.gov/ The meeting will be livestreamed at http://fauquierva.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1 The project will improve safety and operations for traffic crossing the bridges, which have a history of crashes into the bridge guardrails. The project will replace the bridge superstructure and widen the substructure to allow the deck to be widened.

Minor roadway improvements on each approach are also likely. Temporary construction easements will be required. It is possible permanent easements and a utility easement at the second structure will also be needed.

The work is expected to take approximately 12 weeks at each location with a full road closure during construction. The work will be done no earlier than the summer of 2022. For more information about this project, including graphics of the proposed work and the detour, visit Route 651 (Sumerduck Road), Fauquier County.

Questions about the project should be directed to Mr. Brian Arnold, VDOT Structure and Bridge, Culpeper District, (540) 717-8174, Brian.Arnold@VDOT.Virginia.gov; or Mr. Glen McAninch, (540) 270-1772, Glen.McAninch@VDOT.Virginia.gov VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact the project manager at the phone number listed above.

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Warrenton residents still have questions about stormwater fees STORMWATER, from page 1 But the town is running late with a promised spreadsheet to show residents how their fees were calculated. Deputy Public Works Director Paul Bernard had promised in an email last fall that it would be available before the December 2021 bills went out. Without it, residents cannot check if their fees are accurate. Meanwhile, some mortgage companies already have escrowed the fees billed in June that are now known to be wrong.

And while Nesfeder may be the only person who received an inaccurate December bill, it is impossible to know. The Fauquier Times reviewed the bills of three of his neighbors and found them to be accurate.

In an email, Bernard confirmed the Nesfeder error and said it would be rectified, but did not respond to a question about whether he knew of other errors.

As for the calculations spreadsheet, Bernard said it would be posted on the town’s website “before the end of the month.” The fees are based on overhead imagery of the impervious square footage – including rooftops, driveways, decks and patios – on each lot. Based on the measurement of impervious covering, each parcel is assigned to one of three tiers and assigned a six-month fee — $33.30, $41.64 or $104.22, depending on the tier.

Residents of HOAs, however, may see an additional charge if the HOA owns and maintains any streets or sidewalks. Because they are impervious, a total fee is calculated for that pavement and it is divided equally among the homeowners. The basis for the June error in Olde Gold Cup was that the town thought the HOA owned a major street when it did not; the town said it would recalculate the fee.

But that did not end the arguments. The home of Steve Butland, the Olde Gold Cup association’s board president, was placed in Tier 3, presumably due to a wooden deck, swimming pool and patio

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Mark Nesfeder is an Olde Gold Cup resident who has been having trouble getting an accurate tax bill from the town of Warrenton. in his back yard. But Butland argues that his deck and patio are permeable – that is, rainwater flows through them – and that he may be in the wrong tier. He has been waiting for the town to show him the measurements that justified his assignment to Tier 3. “I still haven’t seen it justified,” he said.

Complicating matters, some have already paid the erroneous June fee. Corinna O’Saben, the Olde Gold Cup board vice president, said when her June tax bill with the $77.52 stormwater fee was issued, her mortgage company sent her a notice saying they would have to raise her escrow amount to cover the new fee. So she paid the mortgage company even though she suspected the amount was wrong. In August, Bernard met with Olde Gold Cup residents and told them the fee on the June tax bill was wrong. “The whole situation just flat makes me irate,” O’Saben said.

The imposition of stormwater management fees starting with the December 2021 tax bill is the town’s way of raising roughly $800,000 a year to pay for the cost of implementing measures to

cut pollution from stormwater runoff. The state has ordered jurisdictions to reduce pollutants in runoff by 40% of targeted levels by 2023 and 100% by 2028 to clean up the Chesapeake Bay. Town and county officials have called this an “unfunded mandate,” and the town refers to the fee on its tax bills as a “state mandated stormwater fee.” However, state officials said in interviews last week that the state did not mandate stormwater fees for residents.

“Uh, no. That’s not how that works. The state, the [municipal storm sewer] program doesn’t mandate any utility fees for any program,” said Jeff Selengut, a Department of Environmental Quality official who oversees Warrenton’s stormwater permit. “The commonwealth, the DEQ — we don’t get involved in any of that, that’s strictly up to the localities.” He said the state does require the town pay a maintenance fee for its municipal sewer and stormwater program, but does not require that fees be paid by residents.

To pay for stormwater improvements, some localities tap their general fund or obtain state grants. Fauquier County charges property owners a flat fee of $13.64 annually. Others, like Warrenton, charge fees based on measuring some or all impervious cover on properties.

But that method, as Warrenton is finding out, is tricky. Trafford McRae, programs and budget manager for the City of Waynesboro, said when his city enacted a stormwater utility fee in 2015 it decided to count rooftops of houses and outbuildings, but not measure driveways and decks and patios.

“And we made that decision just because it was going to take a lot more staff time and resources to pull in what we didn’t feel like was going to change that much based on the tiers that we have,” he said. ”It’s made the implementation simpler on our side. It’s easy to explain to residents, and it seems equitable, you know.”

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CHRISTMAS IN FAUQUIER

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Local communities celebrate the holiday season with parades Santa and Mrs. Claus wave to the crowd assembled in Warrenton’s Courthouse Square from the top of a 1966 fire engine owned by the Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company.

The Clauses anchored Friday’s Warrenton Christmas Parade that featured more than 80 floats and drew hundreds of spectators.

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Hundreds of parade-goers follow Santa and Mrs. Claus down Main Street at the conclusion of the Warrenton Christmas Parade on Friday.

Wee Miss Fauquier County Fair waves to the crowd in Courthouse Square during Friday’s Warrenton Christmas Parade.

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Spectators gathered in Courthouse Square watch fireworks at the conclusion of the Warrenton Christmas Parade on Friday.

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These dancers representing Cortes Landscaping were part of Saturday’s Marshall Christmas Parade. The parade was organized by Marshall Moving Forward.

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After being apprehended by Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office deputies, the Grinch yells at spectators while being transported in a vintage patrol car during the Marshall Christmas Parade on Saturday.

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Saul Funkhouser was one of the Fauquier 4-H Farm Tails members who brought their show animal to the Remington Christmas Market on Saturday.

Organized by the Remington Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, Remington’s Christmas parade Saturday night was the first one hosted in the town in recent memory.

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Led by members of the Middleburg Hunt, the Horse and Hound Review kicked off a day of Christmas events in Middleburg on Saturday.

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Christmas 2021 Dear Children, Isn’t Christmas a wonderful time? I hope that while you are busy planning surprises, going to parties, wrapping gifts, listening to beautiful music, and doing all the other things we all enjoy during this time of year, that you will remember that the real reason for all the celebrations is the birthday of Jesus. And isn’t it right that the biggest birthday party in the world should be for the Son of God who came into the world to show us how to live, how to love, and how to live forever in heaven with Him? Did you ever think about what a sparkling place heaven must be? Just think, no one is ever sad, or hurt, or angry, or sick, or hungry, or cold, or anything bad. Everyone is kind and happy and loving. And, best of all, Jesus is there and He loves you more than anyone else can.

Do you know that Jesus loves you so much that He chose to suffer on a cross and lay down His life to pay for your sins? If you are really sorry for the bad things you think and do — and ask Him to live in your heart, He will forgive you, and give you a brand new life of love.

And, when it is time for you to die, He will take you to heaven to live with Him forever.

When you think of the nicest gifts at Christmas time, remember the greatest gift of all is Jesus’ gift to you — you can read all about it in your Bible — John 3:16 - 17. Isn’t that Good News?

Lots of love,

Mrs. Donna Bloom Founder

Fresta Valley Christian School 6428 Wilson Road Marshall, Virginia 20115 Pre-school - 12th Grade from a Christian perspective The school campus is located on 25 acres of rolling countryside midway between Warrenton and Marshall 540.364.1929 www.frestavalley.org admissions@frestavalley.org

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Blazing the trail for future Scouts KIFFNEY, from page 1 Owen was in first grade at the time and Eli in second; Charlotte was still in pre-K. “When the boys started Scouting, Charlotte was still too young. Then when she started kindergarten, Girl Scouts was her only option, and we tried it for a little while, but it wasn’t a good fit for her,” said her mom, Amber Kiffney.

“We are a very outdoorsy family.

We enjoy hiking and camping and gravitate toward the activities offered by Scouts BSA,” she added.

In January 2018, Scouts BSA made national headlines with the launch of the Cub Scout Family Pack, permitting families to enroll their daughters along with their sons (in grades K through five) in Scouts BSA Cub Scout groups.

It was an easy decision for the Kiffneys. “Charlotte liked what the boys were doing and when it became available to her, it was convenient for our family to have all three kids in the same activity, since they share similar interests,” said Kiffney.

Kiffney became the family pack leader; a female must lead any Cub Scout troop that includes girls.

Since then, Charlotte has grown close to the members of her pack, who happen to all be boys. As a matter of fact, the pack made a pact; the boys told Charlotte that where she went, they would go, when they all aged out of Cub Scouts.

Now in fourth grade, Charlotte will be too old for the family pack in about a year, at the end of fifth grade.

“She doesn’t want to leave her friends who she has grown very close to over the years,” said Kiffney. Without a troop inclusive to girls available to her after fifth grade, Charlotte would have to leave Scouts BSA. This past fall, Kiffney and her daughter attended a recruitment campout where they met Kathy Kulick, the chartered organization representative for Scouts BSA. “When I met Charlotte and experienced her energy and passion toward becoming an Eagle Scout and saw that there were no options for her in the county, I knew we had to start a new Scouts BSA Troop for girls.”

The effort was met with mixed reactions.

Some Scout leaders felt that Scouts BSA should remain an opportunity only for boys. Kulick didn’t agree.

“Our son, who is now 25, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in 2011. A family friend wrote to Robert Gates, former U.S. Secretary of Defense, to request a letter of congratulations for him. Secretary Gates did indeed send a letter back. In it, he referred to all the awards and honors he’s received, but that none has meant more than being an Eagle Scout. He described arriving in Washington for the first time as a young man.

Everything he owned could fit his car; he didn’t know a soul, had no money and no connections.

“But he had one thing that gave him the confidence he could achieve

Eagle Scouts

Until recently restricted to boys, the rank of Eagle Scout is one of society’s most-recognized achievements.

Scouts can begin achieving the 21 merit badges required for Eagle Scout when they enter sixth grade. It can be done in as little as three years, but typically takes until their senior year of high school.

According to Scouts BSA, only 8% of scouts ever achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. The merit badges needed to become an Eagle Scout cover fitness, public speaking, first aid, citizenship, financial management and dozens of other subjects. The purpose of the rank is to equip young people to become well-rounded future leaders. It also gives a competitive advantage for college admissions, job applications and military service.

Source: Scouts BSA whatever he put his mind to: his Eagle Scout badge. And that ultimately led him to become the president of Texas A&M University, director of the CIA and secretary of defense for two presidents. Achieving the rank of Eagle Scout changed the course of that man’s life. Why shouldn’t it also be a life-changing opportunity for girls?” she asked.

The first week in December, she received the charter; in January 2022, Troop 360G will launch with Amber Kiffney in the role of troop leader. It will be the first Scouts BSA Troop for girls in the Piedmont District. Leaders have already received interest from local families about joining.

The formation of the first female Scouts BSA Troop in the Piedmont District comes just one year after Boy Scouts celebrated the first group of 1,000 female Eagle Scouts in February 2021.

Before meeting Kulick, the Kiffneys encountered troops that were less accepting of having a parallel troop for girls. “It is unfortunate to see segregation in the Scouting community. Jim [Charlotte’s father] and I hope that when our kids are grown, we can tell their children how Aunt Charlotte helped form one of the first girls’ troops in Scouts BSA. We hope their reaction is surprise that gender segregation was ever a thing in the Scouting community,” said Kiffney.

Charlotte's father agreed, "Achieving Eagle Scout demonstrates the ability to follow-through with difficult, long-duration tasks at a young age. Regardless of where she ends up, Charlotte will benefit from this opportunity to grow as a young lady and leader.”

Girls ages 11 and older with an interest in Scouts BSA are encouraged to attend a Scout meeting held every Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. at The Boys and Girls Club of Fauquier located at 169 Keith Street, Warrenton. Find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook. com/WarrentonBSATroopCrew360/ or visit the website: https:// w w w.t r o o p we b h o s t .o r g / Troop360Warrenton/

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE 12394 Marsh Road, Bealeton, VA 22712 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $600,000.00, dated January 4, 2016 and recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Fauquier County, Virginia, at Book 1504 and Page 2451, default having been made in the payment of the Note thereby secured and at the request of the holder of said Note, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the entrance to the Fauquier County Circuit Court on December 28, 2021 at 9:30 AM the property described in said deed, located at the above address and briefly described as: Address: Tax ID #:

12394 Marsh Road, Bealeton, VA 22712 7807-32-4635

ALL THAT certain or parcel of land, located in the Lee Magisterial District, Fauquier County, Virginia, containing 250.0507 acres more or less, and more particularly described by metes and bounds within the deed recorded in Deed Book 805, page 1609, in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Fauquier County, Virginia.

The property is sold “AS IS”, WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND SUBJECT TO conditions, restrictions, reservations, easements, rights of way, and all other matters of record taking priority over the Deed of Trust to be announced at the time of sale. The Noteholder reserves the right to bid at the sale.

TERMS OF SALE: Cash. A deposit of 10% of the sales price, cash or certified check will be required at the time of sale, with settlement within fourteen (14) days from the date of sale. Sale is subject to post sale confirmation that the borrower did not file for protection under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code prior to the sale, as well as to post-sale confirmation of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, the sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of his deposit without interest. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. Pursuant to the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, we advise you that this firm is a debt collector attempted to collect the indebtedness referred to herein and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

Gemini Trustees, LLC, Substitute Trustee. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Parker, Simon & Kokolis, LLC, 10400 Eaton Place, Fairfax, VA 22030, (301) 656-5775.

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HOLIDAY CALENDAR Christmas tree sales

What: Warrenton Boy Scouts Christmas tree sales When: Currently to Dec. 24; Monday to Friday 4 to 9 p.m.; Saturdays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sundays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Where: Rankins Hardware, 251 W. Lee Highway, Warrenton Cost: Trees range from 5 to 15 feet and cost $30 and up, cash or check only

Christmas at Maple Tree Farm

What: Enchanted ½-mile stroll around the farm with lights, music and holiday characters When: Open now; days and times will vary Where: Maple Tree Farm, 8275 Maple Tree Lane, Warrenton Cost: Timed tickets may be purchased through the farm’s website for $8 to $13 Info: mapletreefarmva.com or 540316-0206

Warrenton Chorale

What: A Christmas concert When: Thursday, Dec. 9 and Friday, Dec. 10, 7:30 pm; Saturday, Dec. 11, 3 p.m.

Where: Warrenton Presbyterian Church, 91 Main St. Cost: $15 for adults; children through 12th grade, $5 Tickets: At the door, or at Warrenton businesses: Great Harvest Bread; Deja Brew, Oak View National BankWarrenton, g. willikers, Warrenton Jewelers (Tickets will not be available until the third week of November.)

A Christmas concert

What: Christmas concert When: Thursday, Dec. 9 and Friday, Dec. 10, 7:30 pm; Saturday, Dec. 11, 3 p.m.

Where: Warrenton Presbyterian Church, 91 Main St. Cost: $15 for adults; children through 12th grade, $5 Tickets: At the door, or at Warrenton businesses: Great Harvest Bread; Deja Brew, Oak View National BankWarrenton, g. willikers, Warrenton Jewelers (Tickets will not be available until the third week of November.)

“Gift of the Magi - The Musical

What: Fauquier Community Theatre presents the holiday classic “Gift of the Magi - The Musical.”

When: Performances on Friday, Dec. 10 and Saturday, Dec. 11 are at 7:30 p.m.; the Sunday, Dec. 12 matinee is at 2 p.m.

Where: Vint Hill Theater on the Green, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton Cost: Tickets for reserved seating are $18 for students; $20 for seniors; and $22 for adults Tickets: www.FCTstage.org or call 540-349-8760

Ladies sip and shop

What: Special guest vendors for boutique and food items When: Friday, Dec. 10; 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Where: Your CBD Store, 2521 West Lee Highway, Warrenton Info: 540-216-7781

Make Marshall merry

What: Decorate home or business

with theme, “A country Christmas” When: Friday, Dec. 10; awards announced at end of day

Info: Children of all ages can take home a small prize for finding the hidden Elf on the Shelf

Marshall drive-by Christmas parade

Santa Claus

What: Drive-by wave parade format to include Main Street and Salem Avenue When: Saturday, Dec. 11; 11 a.m.; lineup at 10 a.m. at Hagerstown block Info: www.marshallva.org or 540364-3400

The First Christmas

What: A horse-powered reading session of Luke 2:8 to 20, for ages 5 and older When: Saturday, Dec. 11; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Ridge View Ranch, 10407 Eustace Road, Midland Details: Teams will lead a horse through reading comprehension activities to help participants understand the Bible’s Luke, Chapter 2 from the perspective of the shepherds; there will also be a live/ interactive Nativity, vendors and a food truck Cost: $15 for a 30-minute session; spaces are limited Contact: ridgeviewranchva@gmail.com

Everlasting Light

What: Gainesville Community Choir concert When: Saturday, Dec. 11; 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 12; 3 p.m.

Where: Hope Christian Fellowship, Vint Hill

Carriage rides

What: Christmas carriage rides in Middleburg When: Saturday, Dec. 11 and Sunday, Dec. 12; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: The Pink Box, 12 N. Madison St., Middleburg Cost: $25 Info: Dress accordingly; no pets; no refunds Information and tickets: 540-6878888

Holiday festival

What: Second annual Verdun Holiday Fest and European Christmas Market When: Dec. 11 and 12; noon to 7 p.m.

Where: Vedun Adventure Bound, 17044 Adventure Bound Trail, Rixeyville Activities: Dueling zipline, climbing tower, bouldering wall, Santa’s workshop, Santa’s celebration of lights sleigh ride, pictures with Santa, pony rides, pet adoptions, live music, strolling carolers, wrapping station, traditional European Christmas market with craft vendors, food and adult beverages Cost: Free More information: www. verdunadventurebound.org

Christmas activity

What: Elf on the Shelf When: Saturday, Dec. 11 to Friday, Dec. 17; all day Where: Warrenton Library, Bealeton Branch Library, John Marshall Branch Library

What: Santa Comes to Sumerduck, a drive-up event for children of all ages When: Sunday, Dec. 12, 2 to 4 p.m.

Where: Sumerduck Ruritan Club, 5335 Sumerduck Road, Sumerduck Holiday crafts What: 12 ways to wrap and gift Christmas cookies with Dinah Corley When: Sunday, Dec. 12, 1 to 3 p.m.

Where: The Wellness Kitchen of Warrenton, 17 N. Fifth St., Warrenton Cost: $35 Register: warrentonwellnesskitchen. com/classes-1

Christmas Concert

What: Featuring the Shenandoah University Conservatory Choir When: Sunday, Dec. 12, 4 p.m.

Where: Middleburg United Methodist Church, 15 W. Washington St., Middleburg Cost: $30 per person, students and guests under 18 are free Info: Masks required Tickets and information: 540-6876492

Service of comfort and hope

What: Service for those who have lost loved one When: Sunday, Dec.12; 1 p.m.

Where: Warrenton Presbyterian Church, 91 Main St., Warrenton Info: 540-347-2213 or www.wpcva.org

Christmas concert

What: A Baroque Christmas When: Sunday, Dec. 12, 5 p.m.

Where: Grace Episcopal Church, 6506 Main St. in The Plains Details: Baroque orchestral music featuring the Grace Church Choir singing excerpts from Vivaldi’s Gloria; part of the Paragon Philharmonia series Info: Paragonphilharmonia.org

Concert

What: Piedmont Symphony Orchestra and Silver Tones When: Sunday, Dec. 12; 3 p.m.

Where: Highland School Arts Center

Christmas Concert

What: Featuring the Blue Ridge Singers When: Sunday, Dec. 12, 4 p.m.

Where: Trinity Episcopal Church, 9108 John Mosby Highway, Upperville Cost: Admission is free, a $10 donation is requested Info: Masks required

Community Christmas carol singalong

What: Community members will gather to sing Christmas carols; families welcome When: Saturday, Dec. 18; 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Where: Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 2932 Atoka Road, Rectortown Details: Music will be passed out to whomever would like to join the singing; the event will be outside; masks required; those attending may bring contributions for a “Blessing Box” for the families of Claude Thompson Elementary School: hats, gloves, socks, toiletries, canned goods or other non-perishables More information: Earsaline Anderson, 540-347-2572

A Christmas tale

When: Saturday, Dec. 18; 4 and 8 p.m.

Where: Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains Cost: Attendees are asked to make a donation; the 4 p.m. show is free to those with special needs; there is no cost to first responders, active military members or low-income individuals Tickets: shakespeareoperatheatre.com

Santa Claus is coming to town

What: Visit from Santa When: Saturday, Dec. 18; 11 a.m. to noon Where: The front porch of the John Page Turner Community House Details: Santa will give each child a gift, a snack and a craft to take home; parents are encouraged to take photos of their child with Santa

Elvis Christmas

What: Elvis Christmas with Randoll Rivers and Rivers Edge Band When: Saturday, Dec. 18; 6 p.m.

Where: Marshall Community Center

Holiday bird count

What: Annual holiday bird count When: Sunday, Dec. 19, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Where: Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton Details: Volunteers will spend the day surveying birds in a 15-mile-diameter count circle, which includes a variety of habitats. There is usually a variety of waterfowl and grassland birds. Staff will assign each person registered to a team led by an expert counter. Teams will drive from site to site, getting out at each to identify the birds together.

Register: https://cliftoninstitute.org/ event/christmas-bird-count/

Drive-thru Christmas

What: Vendors, crafters and more When: Sunday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Archwood Green Barns, 4557 Old Tavern Road, The Plains Info: 540-253-5289

What: Drive-thru Christmas story and light show When: Dec. 21 to 24; 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Where: Warrenton United Methodist Church, 341 Church St., Warrenton Details: Lights, music, luminaries, yule log, Santa and refreshments Cost: Free

Pet photos

Light up the night

Holiday Market

What: Pet photos with Santa When: Sunday, Dec. 12; 2 to 4 p.m.

Where: Fauquier SPCA, 9350 Rogues Road, Midland Cost: $15 per photo session Appointments: Events@ FauquierSPCA.com

What: In a 25-year town tradition, Farolitos (paper lanterns) will line the streets of The Plains, placed by volunteers When: Friday, Dec. 24; beginning at 4 p.m.

Details: All are welcome to join in

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UPCOMING FAUQUIER EVENTS DEC. 8 TO 17 Ongoing events Food drive

What: Food collection drive for Fauquier›s neediest families When: Wednesday, Dec. 8 to Friday, Dec. 17; noon to 5 p.m.

Where: Barrel Oak Winery, 3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane Info: Bring in four items for a complimentary tasting or flight

Spiritual Care Support Ministries

What: Support groups/counseling and special events for those experiencing the death of a loved one, divorce, and chronic illness.

Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: 540-349-5814 or www.scsm.tv

Wednesday, Dec. 8 ESL class

What: English-as-a-second-language class presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education programs When: Wednesday, Dec. 8; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Cost: Free Info: 540-718-8243

Marshall afternoon book club

What: The group will share their favorite books from the past year When: Wednesday, Dec. 8; 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Where: Virtual Cost: Free To join: Email deborah.cosby@fauquiercounty.gov or call 540-422-8527

Bird walks

What: For adults and children ages 12 and up, accompanied by an adult When: Wednesday, Dec. 8; 8 to 10 a.m.

Where: The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: RSVP to info@cliftoninstitute.org

Trivia

What: Trivia night with Fauquier Trivia When: Wednesday, Dec. 8; 6 to 8 p.m.

Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton

Trivia

What: Small team trivia When: Wednesday, Dec. 8; 6 to 8 p.m.

Where: Barking Rose Brewery, 9057 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton Cost: Free to play with prizes

Thursday, Dec. 9 Fundraiser

What: Spirit night fundraiser for P. B. Smith Elementary School When: Thursday, Dec. 9; 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: Chick-fil-A, 256 W. Lee Highway, Warrenton Info: A portion of all purchases will be donated to help raise money to improve technology at the school

Story time

What: Stories for young children and caregivers with finger plays and sing-alongs When: Thursday, Dec. 9; 10:30 to 10:45 a.m.

Where: Virtual Cost: Free Info: Required registration at https://bit. lyFPLstorytimefall

ESL class

What: English-as-a-second-language class presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education programs When: Thursday, Dec. 9; 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton Cost: Free Info: 540-718-8243

Piedmont polliwogs

What: For children ages 2 to 5, accompanied by a caregiver When: Thursday, Dec. 9; 10 to 11 a.m.

Where: The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton Cost: Free; masks required if event is moved indoors Register: 540-341-3651

Trivia

What: Trivia night hosted by Fauquier Trivia When: Thursday, Dec. 9; 7 to 9 p.m.

Where: Wort Hog Brewing Company, 41 Beckham St., Warrenton

Friday, Dec. 10 Pet clinic

What: Pet wellness clinic When: Friday, Dec. 10; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Fauquier SPCA, 9350 Rogues Road, Midland Cost: Fee for various services Appointments: 540-788-9000 ext. 208

Saturday, Dec. 11 Clothes exchange What: Clothes 4 Kids

See CALENDAR, page 22

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OPINION

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Working together to provide Fauquier-centric commentary The Fauquier Times tightened up its requirements for letters to the editor; they were published in the Sept. 15 edition.

• Letters must be fewer than about 500 words. (On rare occasions, the letter writer will be allowed a few more words to complete their thoughts – at the editor’s discretion.)

• Letters must be accurate and verifiable. (Links to corroborating materials are appreciated.)

• Letters may not attack another individual.

• Letters must be about a local issue.

This last requirement has been the trickiest for contributors – and for your editor too, apparently. I slipped up last week and allowed a nonFauquier-centric letter on the opinion page. My fault. I need to do better.

A decade ago, letters to the editor addressed a lack of street cleaning in Marshall or a disagreement with a decision by the board of supervisors. Kudos for a local teacher or business were common topics.

But immigration on the southern border or critical race theory allegedly being taught in Utah schools were not.

Welcome to the new normal.

Even while national and global politics dominate social discourse more and more, the Fauquier Times will not print letters on topics that do not directly relate to Fauquier County. Doing so does not further our mission as Fauquier County’s newspaper.

When we receive a letter that does not meet our requirements in some way, in most cases we contact the letter writer and let them know why we cannot print it in its current form. The letter writer will often choose to revise the letter accordingly.

Sometimes the piece will go back and forth several times until the letter meets the stated standard. It is meant to be a respectful dialogue between editor and writer, aimed at making the communication less rambling, more accurate and appropriate for our readers.

Frequently, the letter writer will express appreciation for the editor’s help in making the letter better targeted to its audience than when first submitted.

The process takes time and effort from both parties, but if it ends in a new understanding and a printable letter, it’s a win.

If not, the writer has other forums where they can share their views.

In recent years, it has become commonplace to attack a person’s character or background when there is a disagreement on principle. We see it every day during “citizen’s time” at school board, town and county meetings and on the pages of social media.

And we see it sometimes from letter writers who do not agree with the paper’s policies attack our character, intelligence or lack of “courage” to print what they perceive as “the truth.”

That’s OK, we can take it. But it doesn’t change our commitment to local news and commentary.

As we attempt to navigate the minefields of misinformation and provide accurate, relevant information to Fauquier County residents, we realize we are far from perfect – as proven on last week’s editorial page.

But still, the vast majority of readers appreciate our efforts and let us know through their continued support. We couldn’t be more grateful.

We welcome your letters to the editor.

Keep it concise, keep it accurate, keep it local.

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Include address and phone for verification (not to be published). Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length. Personal attacks will not be published. Long letters from those with special authority on a current issue may be treated as a guest column (with photo requested). All letters are appreciated. Letters must be received by 5 p.m. Monday to be considered for Wednesday publication.

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CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT WINS NCAA WOMEN’S SOCCER TITLE

Former Kettle Run girls soccer player Payton Fiel was a member of the Christopher Newport University women’s soccer team that defeated College of New Jersey 2-0 last Saturday to win the NCAA Division III championship. Former Battlefield star Hannah Karas and former Handley star Emma Ricci also are on the team, which finished 22-0-1.

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Fauquier Times | December 8, 2021

FAUQUIER BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW

FALCONS’ NEW COACH WANTS TO WEAR RIVALS OUT Lemus, Donner, Harris, McCauley lead new up-tempo attack

By Peter Brewington

Fauquier fast facts

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

A coaching change at Fauquier High is causing pandemonium.

William Hatchett, the Falcons’ new boys basketball coach, is integrating an up-tempo system with frequent substitutions designed to wear rival teams to exhaustion.

“The style we want to play is chaos,” says Hatchett, 53, proudly.

Hatchett wants his players competing at a frantic pace, giving all they can while on the court, then he’ll replace them a minute or so later.

It’s a style that was popularized by Grinnell (Iowa) College and Marymount University in the 1990s. It relies on 3-point field goals, constant pressure, a full-court press and lots of players in and out.

“Even if you’re in top shape to run the way we do, anything after a minute the body tries to conserve itself. We want them to go out and play as hard as they can and get a breather. Our tempo is to play as fast as possible for as long as possible,” Hatchett said.

Given the amped-up pace, Hatchett is pleased

-Coach: William Hatchett (first year) -Key returnees: Luke Harris, Sr.; Kevin Chienku, Sr.; Oscar Lemus, Sr.; Zach Potucek, Jr.; Dylan Taylor, Sr.; Chris McCauley, Sr.; Chris Chirasello, Sr. -Upcoming games: Dec. 10 HOME vs Brentsville; Dec. 13 HOME vs. Culpeper; Dec. 14 at Eastern View; Dec. 17 at Kettle Run to have an abundance of ballhandlers to call on.

They include senior Oscar Lemus, junior Rey Ruiz, sophomore Damari Williams and freshman Dylan Donner. Seniors Kevin Chienku and Luke Harris are also key players.

“Lemus is our energy leader. As Oscar goes, we go. If you had a pack of dogs he’s the lead guy, the alpha,” said Hatchett.

As for Donner, the freshman is a 6-foot point guard averaging 14 points. “He’s gonna be a special basketball player. He’s more mature than his grade and age say he is,” said Hatchett who describes him as “one of our biggest vocal leaders.”

See FALCONS, page 21

FAUQUIER TIMES STAFF PHOTO/COY FERRELL

“As Oscar goes, we go. If you had a pack of dogs, he’s the lead guy, the alpha,” said Fauquier coach William Hatchett about senior point guard Oscar Lemus (above).

LIBERTY BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW

Balanced Eagles to rely on Shepard, Lindsay, Fowler, Bailey

By Peter Brewington

Liberty fast facts

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

There’s a new dean of boys basketball coaches in Fauquier County.

The retirement of Fauquier High legend Wayne Brizzi has left Liberty’s Pat Frazer as the county’s revered long-term mentor. How many years is it now, Pat? “It’s Year 18 for me. I’m the new old guy,” quips the likable Frazer, who was Fauquier’s former JV coach under Brizzi back in the day.

After a rough 2020-21 season marred by COVID-19 problems that caused Liberty to not play in the Northwestern District tournament, the Eagles return an experienced team that has shown a flair for the dramatic, playing three tight games and winning two last week.

Liberty (2-2) downed Culpeper, 68-67, on senior Dakota Lindsay’s last second shot, and Stafford, 61-53, before falling to Madison County 61-60 in overtime.

“One of the biggest things I can say is that we’ve had three close games and a different leading scorer every game. That’s huge,” said Frazer.

The Eagles have seen their senior core of Coy Shepard, James Fowler, Zach Bailey and Lindsay all score at least 17 points in a game.

Shepard is the team’s floor general and will be a difference-maker many nights. He scored 23 against Culpeper. “Coy is such a leader. He’s been a great point guard so far and he’s scoring, too. We want him to shoot the ball,” Frazer said.

Fowler, who came off the bench last year, “is a big-time guard for us.

-Coach: Pat Frazer (second year) -Key returnees: James Fowler, Sr.; Coy Shepard, Sr.; Dakota Lindsay, Sr.; Trey Richards, Sr.; Connor Mahek, Sr. -Early games: Dec. 6 at King George; Dec. 7 HOME vs.

Brentsville; Dec. 10 at Kettle Run; Dec. 14 at Brentsville eraging about 10 rebounds a game.

“I think we have an emerging star in Zach Bailey. He’s really worked on his game,” said Frazer.

Also starting is Chris Richards, a 6-3 forward who scored 12 against Culpeper. Senior guard Landon Medley will back up Fowler and Shepard, as will senior Luke McCaslin.

Koty Hodgson is a lanky wing forward who can shoot.

Senior center Conner Mahek is dealing with an ankle injury, and should get significant minutes when he’s healthy.

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Senior guard Coy Shepard is Liberty’s starting point guard and team leader. The Eagles are 2-2 after two straight one-point losses and have also won two tight games.

I call him ‘The Deflection King’ because he gets his hands on so many basketballs. He rebounds well and he’s shooting well and taking it to the hole,” Frazer said.

Lindsay is a 6-3 inside-outside threat whose clutch shot tbeat Culpeper. “Monday he hit some threes and he can take it inside, too,” said Frazer. “I’ve coached two of his

brothers, his sister won a state championship here. He’s the fourth one, and is having a good year.”

Shepard, Lindsay and Fowler are team captains.

There’s also a fourth mainstay in Zach Bailey, a 6-foot-7 senior who played limited minutes last season, but is blossoming. He’s scored 16, 10 and 17 points, respectively, and is av-

The Eagles edged visiting Culpeper 68-67 in their opener as Dakota Lindsay scored with .6 seconds left. Zach Eckerd’s 3-pointer with eight seconds left gave the Blue Devils a 67-66 lead, but Coy Shepard beat Culpeper’s press and fed Lindsay on the wing and he drove inside for the winning bucket.

“We did a good job of getting the ball out fast and Coy made a nice pass and I just took it to the hoop,” said Lindsay, who led the Eagles with 17 points.

See EAGLES page 19

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Makayla Foddrell and the Falcons plan to sustain the momentum from a historic breakout year that saw them win the Northwestern District crown.

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By Fred Hodge

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The Northwestern District has a different landscape for girls basketball this winter.

Only five of eight member schools competed last season after the Frederick County school board opted to play outside of the Virginia High School League’s COVID-adjusted timeline. Sherando, Millbrook and James Wood are back in the fold, but Culpeper went down to Class 3, joining the Battlefield District, to

leave a seven-team draw.

Locally, there are interesting story lines to follow.

-First, can Fauquier follow up with its second-consecutive district title after ending a 49-year drought last season with a championship.

The Falcons return many of the key components from that squad.

-Kettle Run also has many veterans from the district’s runner-up unit.

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-Coach: Brian Foddrell fourth year) -Last season: 10-2, Northwestern District champions -Returning varsity players: Makayla Foddrell (Sr.), Skyler Furr (Sr.), Bhavika Regiti (Sr.), Shannon Seilers (Jr.), April Belcher (Soph.), Brooke Belcher (Soph.), Felicity Awunganyi (Soph.). Newcomers: Skye Corum (Sr.), Carly McMurphy (Sr.), Gabby Garrison (Sr., transfer), Tamia Thorpe (Jr., transfer), Taylor Knighting (Jr.), Hayley Ponn (Jr.), Kenza Chienku (Fr.) -Early games: Beat Culpeper 48-16; lost to Rappahannock 54-47; Dec. 10 at Brentsville; Dec. 13 at Culpeper; Dec. 14 HOME vs. Eastern View.

-What’s new? Fauquier is coming off its first district championship season since 1972. Can coach Brian Foddrell and the Falcons repeat with the added pressure of being the hunted?

“We realize that we are a marked target being champions,” Fodrell said. “But I strongly feel that we are more than capable to step up and meet the challenge.”

The coach is basing his expectations on a veteran-laden squad, which includes Shippensburg University signee Makayla Foddrell and Skyler Furr, the district’s shotblocking leader.

Fauquier returns four starters and

has seven returnees from the title team and has two more with multiple years of experience back after a oneyear hiatus. The unit also picked up two seasoned transfers.

“We have six seniors who have a lot of experience,” coach Foddrell said. “They have been really working hard getting our younger players to play with confidence.

“I also think that you will see a much improved offense from us this year now that we have a few players able to knock down shots from the perimeter,” said Foddrell, knowing zone defenses might be employed to take away Fauquier’s inside advantages.

“I feel that we have two of the most dominant players in our district with Makayla Foddrell (the coach’s daughter) and Skyler Furr,” Fodrell said. “Both will continue to be a force to reckon with on both ends of the floor.”

Foddrell says feisty defense is a team trademark. “I feel that our aggressiveness in our defense will really stand out this year,” he said.

After overwhelming Culpeper, 48-16, to open the season, Fauquier received a punch to the face with a 54-47 defeat at Rappahannock County to begin this week.

See GIRLS BASKETBALL, page 19

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GIRLS BASKETBALL, from page 18

EAGLES, from page 17

KETTLE RUN -Coach: David Noonan (second year) -Last season’s record: 6-5 -Returning varsity players: Ashley Hume (Sr.), Emma Humphries (Sr.), Madison Canterbury (Sr.), Erin Porter (Soph.), Jada Flemmings (Sr.), Kate Bloom (Jr.), Charlotte Bloom (Jr.), Bethany Norman (Jr.). Newcomers: Emory Shorts (Sr.), Reagan Patrick (Jr.), Paige Bagwell (Soph.), Caroline DeJesus (Soph.), Carys Goldman (Soph.), Ava Prysock (Fr.).

-Early games: Lost to Brentsville ; Beat Manassas Park; Dec. 8 HOME vs. Eastern View; Dec. 10 at Liberty; Dec. 14 at Park View -What’s new? Kettle Run girls basketball seems analogous to the current University of Virginia men’s program. Excellent defenders, unselfish, tough rebounders and scrappy, but not always able to score easily.

The Cougars experienced struggles shooting in many games last season, but toughness carried them down the stretch. Kettle Run won five consecutive games to advance to the Northwestern District tournament championship game versus Fauquier and gain a regional semifinal berth.

Second-year coach David Noonan has eight returnees from that group to provide talent, leadership and energy.

“We’ve looked good so far in practice and in our two games,” the coach said of an opening loss to Brentsville and a win over Manassas Park.

“The girls are giving everything that they’ve got every time we step on the court.”

Improvement is needed, especially in offensive consistency and building basketball IQ among the younger players. “As long as we improve week to week, we can get to where we want,” Noonan said. “Improve...and battle for playoff spots.”

Zach Bailey came off the bench to score 16 points. “It was time for me to step up. We were in foul trouble and we needed help. I went out and played every minute as hard as I could for the team,” said Bailey.

The Eagles won their second game in as many nights, beating Stafford 61-53.

Tied 53-53, James Fowler’s steal and layup began an 8-0 run in the final two minutes to close out the Indians, who had dominated the Eagles in a scrimmage at LHS two weeks earlier. Stafford

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entered the fourth quarter leading 47-42.

“Tonight’s win was so important because we felt like we took back our own court,“ said Fowler.

Shepard led Liberty with 23 points, including 13 in the second half.

“I was able to score by playing smart by finding openings through their defense then attack the basket for a layup or dish out to an open teammate,” said Shepard.

Madison County beat Liberty 61-60 in OT to close the week. Liberty led 20-9 after the first quarter.

LIBERTY -Coach: Marc Costanzo (first year) -Last season’s record: 0-8 -Returning varsity players: Ally Corvin (Sr.), Emma Costanzo (Sr.), Robin Morton (Sr.), Brianna Gutierrez (Jr.), Lauren Leatherman (Jr.), Salem Sifford (Sr.), Mary Rodman (Soph.), Asya Thomas (Soph.), Kaylen Ulloa (Soph.). Newcomers: Jasmine Amini (Soph.), Laila Spottedcrow (Sr.) -Early games: Beat Orange 47-44 in OT: lost to Orange 48-35; Dec. 7 at Brentsville; Dec. 9 at Park View; Dec. 10 HOME vs. Kettle Run. -What’s new? Marc Costanzo moves in as the new head coach, taking over for Quynh Nguyen, who resigned in the spring to become the coach at Osbourn High, her alma mater.

Costanzo, Liberty’s former LHS JV coach, praised Nguyen for establishing a more solid foundation and discipline.

He hopes to build on those positives as Liberty comes off a COVID-abbreviated 0-8 season, the least successful in program history.

Offense output was a constant issue. “We are running a completely different offense and scheme this year,” Costanzo said, pointing out Liberty has no player taller than 5-foot-8. “We will pick

up our defense intensity, utilize our quickness and athleticism in hopes to score more with high percentage shots in transition.

“We will utilize the 3-point line when we can, and we will be moving constantly on offense to get open high percentage shots.”

Costanzo saw flashes of potential with last week’s 47-44 overtime win at Orange to open the season.

Liberty got a 3-point basket at the buzzer to send the contest into OT, then trailed by eight with 75 seconds left, yet clawed back for the victory.

“I think it was a perfect start to show these girls that with hard work and a never-give-up attitude that anything is possible,” Costanzo said. “We played sloppy for three quarters. but I was proud how we cleaned it up, picked up the intensity and didn’t give up.

“It was a good start to what is hopefully a very surprising season.”

More consistency is the goal.

“We need to get to the point where we are doing things at the same speed and aggression from the first through the fourth quarter. We cannot wait until the fourth quarter to show a sense of urgency and try to turn things on,” Costanzo said

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FALCONS, from page 17 Harris is an ace shooter and talented enough to play college basketball, Hatchett said. “He’s a guy if we need a bucket, I’d look to him,” said the coach.

Hatchett describes seniors Chris Chirasello and Christian McCauley and juniors Zachary Potucek and Ethan Brown as the four forwards.

“McCauley is the heartbeat of our basketball team. This kid has one motor. He’s a do-everything-youask kid who goes 100 percent 100 percent of the time,’ Hatchett said.

The rest of the squad includes seniors Jackson Kelso, Collin Anderson and Kaden Fox and junior Craig Riddle.

Hatchett says Fauquier has no set starters. He’s designed a shift chart, which is a rough scheme on who gets inserted every minute from one through 32. “We sub often, I want to sub every one minute,” Hatchett said. “The game of basketball has transitioned into so many different styles of play. I did research and found one that works for us.”

In his first season since replacing the retired Wayne Brizzi, Hatchett, who was an assistant under Brizzi in 2014, is embracing the job with gusto, holding several team-building events, including Falcon Madness, involving three nearby middle schools.

“I spent 25 years in the Navy. Everyone can’t be a leader. I embrace it and try to lead in a positive manner,” said Hatchett, a former head coach at Heritage High in Leesburg.

Hatchett still works in the defense industry from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., he said, and holds practices from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

During Falcon Madness, the Falcon varsity, JV and freshman players and coaches spent the night in the gym. There were skill competitions and a “trust’ exercise where players and coaches fell off a concrete wall into the arms of teammates.

He scheduled a potluck Thanksgiving meal in the cafeteria during which every player had to say what they were thankful for. There will be an ugly sweater contest.

The players wear school-funded blazers with a Falcon logo on the left side and ties all day in school when they have a road game. “It’s a business trip, they have to look professional,” said Hatchett.

But the biggest impact is his coaching style, which has been an adjustment.

“I will say it’s not been as challenging as I thought it would be buying into a new system after 27 years,” said Hatchett. “Because it is new, it’s not gonna click until a couple more weeks.”

It clicked last week as Fauquier beat Culpeper 90-58 for the first win in the “Hatchett Era.” “I came in the locker room and the lights were off. Then I got water bottles soaking me from head to toe,” Hatchett said. “It’s significant when you realize it’s the first win from another coach besides coach Brizzi in 27 years. But it’s not so much for me, it’s for the kids.”

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What: English-as-a-second-language class presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education programs When: Wednesday, Dec. 15; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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What: Adult DIY kits When: Monday, Dec. 13; all day Where: Warrenton Library, Bealeton Branch Library, John Marshall Branch Library Info: Surprise ornament to paint for a holiday decoration, while supplies last

What: Trivia night with Fauquier Trivia When: Wednesday, Dec. 15; 6 to 8 p.m.

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In the early morning hours of Dec. 6, witnesses on Colston Road in Marshall saw a man, later identified as Casey, “arguing and fighting” with a woman in the street outside his residence, said Lewis.

During the altercation, Casey was allegedly holding the woman on the ground. A neighbor intervened to pull Casey away, according to a criminal complaint filed with Casey’s arrest. Casey then “assaulted [the neighbor] several times by shoving him,” the complaint said.

By the time Fauquier sheriff’s deputies arrived and spoke with witnesses, Casey had gone back inside his residence, the complaint said. Deputies

announced their presence at the front door and entered the home, said Lewis. They eventually found Casey hiding under a bed on the second floor, the complaint said.

While deputies attempted to arrest Casey, the deputy “detected a strong odor of alcoholic beverage coming from his person and that he was unsteady on his feet. He also had slurred speech,” the complaint said.

“After [Casey] was brought outside and put into a cruiser,” the complaint continued, “he began to resist by kicking the doors open.”

Casey was taken to the Fauquier County Adult Detention Center, where he remains in custody with no bond, said Lewis.

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Cedar Run District Conrad J. Stronko to Richard Hoffman, 70.0751 acres on Dumfries Road (Partly in Prince William County). $600,000 Home Based Investments LLC to Rafael Ernesto Torres, 2 acres at 4984 Midland Road nr. Midland. $120,000 Douglas S. Brown to Rose Peter, 2.0190 acres at 3324 Courtney School Road nr. Midland. $539,000 Nicholas J. Napolitano to Richard P. Colombo, 7442 Coblentz Avenue, Warrenton. $735,000 Lee District Matthew Charles Corrigan to Ruth A. Hensley, 5009 Godwin’s Landing Drive, Remington. $365,000 Antiwane S. Lewis to Jose Delcid, 0.5235 acre at 6658 Forbes Place East, Bealeton. $365,000 Marcus Starich to Michael D. Davis,

1.6395 acres at 14084 Silver Hill Road, Sumerduck. $359,000 Giuseppe Russo to JIR LLC, 0.

6379 acre at 11139 Marsh Road and 0.2077 acre on Marsh Road, Bealeton. $950,000 Truth Baptist Church Inc. to Kimberly Wieland, 2.7798 acres at 13347 Silver Hill Road, Sumerduck. $400,000 Charles B. Heimann to Patricia A. Johnson, 0.2580 acre at 11736 Battle Ridge Drive, Remington. $384,900 Mark Fraser to Claudia O. Flores, 10804 Lord Chancellor Lane nr.

Bealeton. $295,000 Thomas Randell Peters to Stephanie Umbel, 6819 Crescent Ridge Court, Bealeton. $311,000 Center District Kristen Meadows Tschetter to Joshua Wayne Glasgow, 0.3558 acre at 679 Gold Cup Drive, Warrenton. $662,500

Samuel Franklin Myers to Brandon Reed Lloyd, 202 Garden Street, Warrenton. $400,000 K&R Dauphin LLC to Carla Cooksey, 751-C Cedar Crest Drive, Warrenton. $240,000 Tinh Van Nguyen to Stephanie Rush, 780 Semington Road, Warrenton. $610,000 Scott District Lori Eve Keen to Daniel Lee Robey, 1 acre at 7203 Auburn Mill Road nr.

Warrenton. $669,900 Michael Owings to Adil A. Osman, 5574 Jamison’s Farm Drive nr.

Warrenton. $750,000 Boxwood Cottage LLC to Catherine Parris Kerkam, 0.8716 acre at 6577 John Marshall Hwy. nr. The Plains. $1,275,000 Kathleen B. Slusser to Paul A. Russo, Unit 20 at 6674 Stream View Lane nr.

Warrenton. $529,900

Halle R. Collier to Stacey Venette, 1.106 acre at 5502 Dumfries Road nr.

Warrenton. $433,000 Jeanne Greulich to Daniel Joseph Steinberg, 2 acres at 5171 Sandy Stone Lane, Broad Run. $562,465 Charles C. Hogge to Stephen Romano Jr., 6587 Tidewater Drive nr.

Warrenton. $875,000 Marshall District David Allen Pierce to James Edward Corum IV, 1.8500 acres at 6497 Watery Mountain Road nr. Warrenton. $280,000 Cynthia L. Wines to Sarah Dustin Wees, 0.4632 acre at 8495 West Main Street, Marshall. $466,000 Lucas C. Martin to Ramon Antonio Guzman, 8611 Colston Court, Marshall. $225,000 Lakeside Homes LLC to Trevor Watts, 8068 Blue Hills Drive, Warrenton. $988,013

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OBITUARIES Gail Ann Winter Gail Ann Winter, 68, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, passed away November 19, 2021, in Westerville, Ohio.

Born December 29, 1952, Gail was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Ruth Winter (Roney).

Gail leaves behind a deeply grieving family – son Joshua Winter (Eva-Marie), daughters Victoria Winter, Katerina Winter, and Julia Winter Trutt (William), her father Reverend John Richard Winter, eight beloved grandchildren, four siblings, and countless family and friends.

Persons wishing to donate in her memory may consider the following charities selected

by Gail: Doctors Without Borders, Fauquier FISH (For Immediate Sympathetic Help), Culpeper Food Closet, or WARM (Westerville Area Resource Ministry).

A memorial service is planned for March 12, 2022 at the Warrenton Presbyterian Church.

Mildred Gulick Riddell 1924 - 2021 Mildred Gulick Riddell died on December 4th at the age of 97. She was born in 1924 at the Columbia Hospital for Women in Washington D.C. and lived most of her life at Redwood in Casanova, the farm bought for her mother as a wedding gift by her grandfather, James Lewis Strother of Carrington in Delaplane. Her father, William Walter Gulick, served on the Fauquier School Board during the 1940s. Her mother, Mildred Childs Strother, graduated from the Powhatan College for Young Women in Charles Town WV during the early 1900s. Mildred was the youngest daughter of six children. She was predeceased by her husband, Colonel Robert Riddell, in 2007.

After graduating from the Warrenton High School in 1941 and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she played varsity basketball, Mildred became a physical education teacher, first teaching horseback riding at a girls school in Vicksburg, Mississippi and then expanding into other areas of phys ed at the Quantico Marine Corp Base High School, and various public and private schools in Fauquier County.

After the death of her parents in the 1950s, Mildred inherited Redwood and began her lifelong love affair taking care of its farmland, woodlands, streams and the many native and domesticated animals that lived there.

A student of local and family histories, Mildred documented the history of Casanova and the early land grants that define the area’s features and farms to this day. Mildred served on the Advisory Board to the Warrenton Antiquarian Society and assisted in the documentation and preservation of its 19th and 20th century farmstead, Weston, located in Casanova.

During the 70s, Mildred assisted her dear friend Judy Gilman in leading a southern Fauquier Pony Club whose goal was to “promote sportsmanship, stewardship and leadership through horsemandship.”

Mildred subscribed to this same goal well into her 60s as she served as Master of Fox Hounds with the Old Dominion Hunt from 1981 to 1992, and into her 80s and 90s as she participated in numerous equestrian competitions by rooting for her Cleveland Bay/Thoroughbred eventing horse, Jamieson, and attending and supporting local steeplechase races and The Warrenton Horse Show.

Becoming a prudent environmentalist in the 1970s, Mildred was a proponent of preserving stream buffers to decrease farm runoff into the Chesapeake Bay and served on the Citizens for Fauquier County’s Board of Directors and the Piedmont Environmental Council. Her farm’s almost 200 acres is protected as a conservation district by the Virginia Outdoor Foundation Mildred was a life-long member of Grace Church Casanova where she served as member of the vestry for many years. She is survived by numerous nephews, nieces and cousins including John B. Ashton of Ketchum, Idaho; Edwin F. Gulick of Catlett; William W. Gulick of Warrenton; Mary S. Ashton of Casanova; Robin C. Gulick of Warrenton; Jonathan F. Gulick of Midland; Katherine L. Strother and Mary S. Mulligan of Texas Farm, The Plains; and Louie S. Dobson of Middleburg.

Memorable contributions can be made to Grace Church, Casanova; The Piedmont Foundation; and the Warrenton Antiquarian Society on behalf of Weston.

Her funeral will be held at Grace Church Casanova on Saturday, December 11 at 11 a.m.

Dennis L. Ray December 9, 1975 June 16, 1993 “Love you forever and ever.”

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Robert Bruce Aylor Robert Bruce Aylor, age 82, of Haymarket, Virginia, passed peacefully on December 4, 2021, after a brief stay at INOVA Fairfax Hospital in Fairfax, VA. Bruce served the William A. Hazel company for 31 years, retiring as President of the company in 2004. Bruce worked on many projects in the Northern Virginia area, with the philosophy that “If you treat people fairly, and treat your customers fairly, you’ll be successful”. Bruce also took special pride in William A. Hazel’s contributions to the Joe Gibbs Youth For Tomorrow youth home, Habitat for Humanity, and Flint Hill School.

Bruce was fortunate to be able to spend the last days of life with family and friends, celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday at his farm, Jump Mountain Farm, located in Rockbridge Baths, Virginia. This desire was important to Bruce, and the family is thankful for this blessing.

Son of the late Ruth May Berry and Russell Bryant Aylor, Bruce was born on December 12, 1938, in Madison County, Virginia. At age 18, Bruce began his career with the Department of Highways as a surveyor and chief inspector, followed by employment with the Sam Finely Asphalt Company as an estimator and branch manager.

In 1959, he married Joyce Kelly Crane, the mother of his children, Steven B. Aylor, Angela A. Galyean, and Mark A. Aylor. Working full-time and raising five children, including his brother-in-law, Stuart A. Crane, Jr. (Chipper), and sister-in-law, the late Sue Crane Pennington, Bruce continued his education by attending surveying and engineering courses at Virginia Polytechnic Institute (VPI) and numerous night courses at a local community college.

In 1983, Bruce married the late Joan Lovejoy Seeley, expanding his family to include two more daughters, Lisa Seeley and April Seeley Dodson.

In retirement, Bruce enjoyed RV-ing, traveling, hunting and fishing, and spending time outdoors with his family, friends, and his five pet donkeys at his farm. In 2010, Bruce was fortunate to marry Rebecca H. Irvin, enjoying 11 years together.

Preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Floyd I. Aylor of Oregon.

Bruce is survived by his wife, Rebecca, and her children, Monte, and his wife Pat, Keith and his wife Jenny, and their children; his first wife, Joyce Aylor Waugh, and their three children, Steve Aylor and his wife, Cara, Angela Galyean and her husband, Rob, and Mark Aylor and his wife, Pam, and their children; the children of his late wife, Joan Lovejoy Seeley Aylor, Lisa Seeley, April Seeley Dodson and her husband Darren, and their children. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, J.R. and Barbara Aylor of Warrenton, VA, and their children; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ann and Dan Jenkins of Reva, VA; eleven grandchildren, Parker Aylor, Hannah Aylor, Hilton Galyean and his wife, Sarah, Josh Galyean, Kelsey Aylor, Daisy and Josie Dodson, Sarah and Travis Irvin, Skylar and Seth Irvin, and nieces and nephews.

Bruce’s character set an example for loved ones, friends and family. He was kind, earnest, and dedicated. Other than his family, Bruce’s greatest love was for William A. Hazel, the Hazel family, and his dedicated Hazel men and women. He will be missed dearly.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Moser’s Funeral Home in Warrenton, Virginia.

The family will receive visitors from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Interment will be private at Little Georgetown Cemetery, Broad Run, Virginia.

Contributions may be made to the Oak Dale Church of Vint Hill in Nokesville, Virginia, at https://www.oakdalebaptistchurch.org/.

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OBITUARIES Virginia Campbell Manese

Mitchel “Mitch” T. Coffey

Virginia Campbell Manese, age 97, of Remington, VA passed peacefully on Saturday, November 27th, 2021 at Culpeper Health & Rehabilitation center. She was born in Fauquier County, Virginia on September 29th, 1924, daughter of the late, Arthur & Lilly Blanch Campbell.

She is survived by her two children, Bobby Gene Thompson, Sr. of Rochelle, VA & Debbie Ward of Remington, VA; three grandchildren, Krista Chambers & her husband, Allan of Hawley, PA, Bobby Thompson, Jr. & his wife, Grace of Madison Co., VA & Wayne Thompson & his wife, Amanda of Culpeper Co., VA; three great grandchildren and numerous great great grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Manese; two sisters, Mildred & Margaret; and a brother, James.

Service and interment private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www. moserfuneralhome.com

Mitchel “Mitch” T. Coffey, 83, passed away on November 29, 2021. Mitch was preceded in death by his son Gregory and is survived by his wife of 63 years, Doris McLean Coffey, for whom his undying love and devotion was a shining example to us all; daughter, Darlene (John); grandchildren, James (Angela) and Tiffany; and great-granddaughter, Virginia Louise.

As an only child from the rural mountains of North Carolina, Mitch married his childhood sweetheart and took a job with AT&T, where he worked his way up to make a career spanning more than three decades. They had two children, Darlene Michele and Gregory Scott, and moved to Virginia where Mitch commuted to work in the District of Columbia until his retirement in Warrenton, Virginia.

Mitch enjoyed “loafing” about the country with Doris in their RV, purchased for touring his own mother and mother-in-law around this great country. He was one of the founding members of the Association of Snowmobile Softies (A.S.S.). This group, spanning multiple generations and decades, shared a passion for snowmobiling, but more importantly a passion for mentorship and comradery that is incredibly rare. Both Darlene and Greg were avid water skiers, and the family enjoyed many summers out on Lake Anna and the lakes in Canada with family and friends.

A graveside service is scheduled for 11:00AM on December 18, 2021, at Little Georgetown Cemetery in Broad Run, Virginia, immediately followed by a Celebration of Life at the Inn at Vint Hill in Warrenton, Virginia, from 12:00-4:00PM. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Blue Ridge Hospice, the Fauquier Food Bank, or the Fauquier SPCA.

Arie Marie Scott Born 10/14/1932 - Died 11/29/2021 Arie Marie Scott of Remington, Virginia passed away 11/29/2021 at White Springs Senior Living in Warrenton, VA. Arie was born on October 14, 1932, in Charlotte County, VA to the late Joseph Lane Scott & Mildred Henry Scott.

Arie attended public school in Charlotte County, VA. After graduation from the Public School System, she attended VA Union University in Richmond, VA. Upon completion of college in the 1950’s she accepted a teaching position at the then segregated Blackwelltown School in Fauquier County, VA. She resided with the Hopkins family in Midland, VA during her teaching career and became an “adopted” family member over the years. She moved to Remington, VA in early 2000.

Arie taught in the Fauquier County Public School System for many years before accepting a position in the Prince William County School System. She taught at Stonewall Jackson High School in Manassas, VA until her retirement. She continued to substitute until the Covid pandemic occurred.

During her time of teaching, she continued her education and received her Masters degree. She was very focused on education and encouraged and assisted her students and family members to seek higher education.

In her spare time, Arie volunteered as a mediator at the Piedmont Dispute Resolution Center in Warrenton, VA. She also worked at Crockett Park in Midland for over 30 years.

Arie wrote a book and had it published about Youth Violence. She participated and attended many seminars at several Colleges and Universities. Arie was well known throughout Fauquier County and was recognized by past students through the years everywhere she went. She was an active member of Trinity Baptist Church in Warrenton, VA. Arie is predeceased by her parents, Joseph Lane Scott & Mildred Henry Scott, her sister Mary Scott, & her brother Claude Scott.

She is survived by a number of cousins, friends, and extended family, including her cousins Elaine Yuille of Culpeper, VA, Sylvia Yuille of Rustburg, VA, Patricia Walker (Adolphus) of Stone Mountain, GA, & Alexander Yuille of Arlington, VA. She is also survived by her “adopted” family in Fauquier County, VA. The White family, Jolley Family, and Addison Family. Although Arie was never married nor had any children of her own she had a very special person that was like a son to her, Duane White of Remington, VA and his wife Cassandra Argabright-White, their girls whom she called her “babies” Makayla, and Marissa White. A special thank you to Queen Addison White and Cassandra Argabright-White for all the devoted time, care, and love throughout the years until her passing.

There will be a graveside service on December 10, 2021, in Aries hometown of Charlotte County, Virginia.

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OBITUARIES Richard Douglas Baker

Benjamin Franklin Tanner, Jr.

Richard Douglas Baker, 76, of Warrenton died November 18, 2021 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton.

He was born October 1, 1945 in Washington, PA to the late Charles W. Baker and Alice Elizabeth Cushnie Baker.

He is survived by his wife Barbara Hackbarth Baker, son Steven Baker, daughter Karyn Stone; in addition to grandchildren Ashton Parkhurst, Michael Creggar, Rudolph Woodward, Abygail Baker, and Emma Baker; three great- grandchildren SJ, Harper and Dax Parkhurst.

A memorial service will be held after the holidays, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 6194 Dumfries Road, Warrenton, VA, 20187.

He was active in his church, Boy Scouts, Lions Club and the American Legion A memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 6194 Dumfries Road, Warrenton, VA, 20187.

Online condolences may be given at www.moserfuneralhome.com

Benjamin Franklin Tanner, Jr., 80 of Warrenton, VA passed away on Dec. 4, 2021 at his home.

He was born on Sept. 7, 1941 in Fauquier County, VA a son of the late Benjamin Franklin Tanner, Sr. and Estelle Cephas Tanner.

Mr. Tanner served in the U. S. Army during the time of the Vietnam War and was discharged in January 1966 as a Specialist-4. He was a retired machine worker and carpenter.

He is survived by his brother, Joseph L. Tanner (Delores “Pie”); nephew, Joseph James Davis (Lisa); niece, Tammy Tanner Webster (Quentin); three great nieces and one nephew, Shamica, Josh, Alexia and Amiya; and a host of great great nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, Dec. 9 from 9:30 AM until the funeral service begins at 10:00 AM at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton. Interment will follow at Culpeper National Cemetery (new section). Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome. com.

Gwendolyn Willoughby McDonnell

Sheldon Guy Strickland

January 23, 1935 – November 30, 2021 Gwen McDonnell, 86, passed away peacefully at White Springs Senior Living in Warrenton, Virginia on Tuesday, November 30th, 2021.

Gwen was born on January 23, 1935, in Portsmouth, Virginia to George Oscar and Mary Ellen O’Brien Willoughby. Gwen attended St. Paul’s Catholic School in Portsmouth where she was a cheerleader. She lived in Warrenton, Virginia for more than 50 years, and was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church.

Throughout her life, she was a dedicated homemaker, a community volunteer, a business owner, and a passionate tennis player. She raised four children, volunteered at her children’s schools through the years, and was a Pink Lady at Fauquier Hospital. She also enjoyed being part owner of a Hallmark Store for several years. As an avid tennis player, Gwen enjoyed many years playing at Chestnut Forks and traveling on the USTA circuit. She will be remembered as a devoted mother, good friend, and for her style and grace.

Gwen is survived by her three daughters, Mary Sue Pierce (Rodney), Lee Ann Pender (David), Ellen Tolton (James), and her son, Robert McDonnell. Gwen was lovingly called Goggi by her seven grandchildren, Morgan Pierce (Megan), Lindsay Boughton (Steven), David Pender, Katie Brandau (Zachary), George Tolton (fiancé Erica), Ben Tolton (Gail), and Gus Tolton; and seven great-grandchildren, Dylan, Gavyn, Sloane, Brandon, Winnie, Summer and Jane.

Gwen is also survived by Robert (Bob) McDonnell, her former husband, good friend, and father of her children.

The family will receive friends from 10 am -12 noon on Wednesday, December 29th at Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 2 pm on Wednesday, December 29th at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 271 Winchester St., Warrenton, Virginia.

Burial will be private.

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

The family would like to thank the staff at White Springs Senior Living and Capital Caring Hospice for their compassionate care of Gwen during the past two months.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Capital Caring Health Philanthropy, 3180 Fairview Park Drive, Headquarters/Suite 500, Falls Church, VA 22042.

The family kindly asks that face masks be worn.

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Sheldon Guy Strickland, commonly known as “Bo”, age 84, of Vienna, VA passed peacefully on Tuesday, November 30th, 2021 at Poet’s Walk in Warrenton. He was born on August 30th, 1937 in Anderson, South Carolina - son of the late John Guy & Lila Strickland.

Bo Strickland earned his Bachelors degree from Clemson University, and his Masters degree in Civil Engineering from Georgia Tech.

He worked his entire professional career as a Civil Engineer for the Federal Department of Transportation. He retired from the Senior Executive Service, and began consulting for various private sector transportation consulting firms. However, his most impressive positions were as a husband, a father, and a grandfather. He was a little league baseball coach. The Dad who all the kids in the neighborhood wanted to come out to play a whiffle ball game with. The one who took his horse crazy daughter on trail rides across the US. The granddaddy every little kid wants to play in the pool or fish in the lake with. A fine example of a human being - kind, hilarious, intelligent, and gentle. He will be missed dearly.

Sheldon is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lillian Strickland; two children, Stacy Strickland Lensis of Manassas, VA and Robert Strickland of Warrenton, VA; and six grandchildren, Colin, Morgan, Daniel, Allie, Josie and Owen.

In addition to his parents, Sheldon is preceded in death by four siblings, Wendell, Ruth, Wanda & Jeanette.

The family received visitors at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA on Tuesday, December 7th, 2021 from 4 to 6 pm.

Interment private.

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

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OBITUARIES Edith Harris Age 90

April 6, 1931 December 1, 2021 Edith (Lolly) Harris, died surrounded by family on Wednesday December 1, 2021.

Born in Maryland Park, Lolly lived in Capitol Heights Maryland, moved to Augusta West Virginia in 1980, to Lady Lake Florida in 1988 and here to Warrenton in 2017.

Lolly married Theodore (Ted) Harris September 8, 1950. Ted served in the US Marine Corps from September 1951 to December 1953. Ted died at age 81 in June 2010.

Lolly worked for the Federal Government, Department of Labor from 1949 to 1971 and was a life-long active church member.

Lolly was one of nine children of William and Viola McCormac of Capitol Heights Maryland; she is the last of the 9 to pass on to our Lord. The McCormac children are Palmer McCormac; Willee Mae Lindee; Christine Henn; William McCormac, Jr.; Sharon Henn; Edith (Lolly) Harris; Allen McCormac; Leroy McCormac and Barbara Ann Bauserman.

Lolly will be deeply missed by her only child Tom Harris who has lived here in Warrenton with his wife Elaine since 1984.

Lolly will be missed by the Harris grandsons... Thomas (Skip) and Charles (Chuck) of Fredericksburg Virginia and Mark and Kyle of Warrenton Virginia. Also, the Harris granddaughters-in-law Courtney, Beth and Heidi.

The Harris great-grandchildren are Thomas, Caroline, Charlotte, Annabelle, Lauren, Kayleb and Zayden. Also, and always in our hearts, beloved Carter Harris, forever 6 who died in 2009. They’ll miss great-grammy.

Lolly is survived by many nieces and nephews. Lee Anne Phillips of Laurel Maryland was her favorite niece and Carole Miller of Accident Maryland was very special to Lolly.

Lolly will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband Ted in the National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to remember the life of her great grandson Carter Harris and support families dealing with pediatric cancer to Fairy Godmother Project 600 Lafayette Blvd., Suite 101, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 https://www.fairygodmotherproject.org/ We’ll say goodbye to Lolly on Monday December 13 3:00 PM Visitation 4:00 PM Service 5:00 PM Dinner at a nearby restaurant Moser Funeral Home 233 Broadview Ave Warrenton Virginia 20186 https://www.moserfuneralhome.com/

Carol Virginia Chalmers Carol Virginia Chalmers, 82, of Nokesville, VA, passed November 29, 2021.

Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com

Patricia Simmons Basquin Patricia Simmons Basquin, 74, of Warrenton, VA, passed November 25, 2021.

Funeral services were held on Friday, December 3, 2021, 1:00 pm, at St. James’ Episcopal Church, 73 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, VA, 20186.

Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com

Places of Worship Grace Episcopal Church • HOLY EUCHARIST: Sundays, 9 a.m.

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5096 Grace Church Lane, Casanova (1 mile off Meetze Road) The Rev. James Cirillo, Priest • (540) 788-4419

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HOSPICE CARE AT HOME Home hospice care can be challenging, but it has its rewards. Some families may feel suspicious of strangers taking care of their loved ones in their homes. However, it’s important to note that the hospice team, usually consisting of a physician, nurse, hospice aide, social worker, chaplain, volunteer, and bereavement manager, is there to take care of the ill person and not take over their life. The patient and the family are at the center of the hospice team. The team will develop a personalized care plan with input from all parties, including the patient.

The team will be on a schedule of the family’s choosing. The plan is an ever-evolving process as the medical situation changes.

Because hospice exists to make the transition to death easier, it’s quite common for organizations to offer support and resources for funeral planning. The better prepared you are for the aftermath of death— including the social, emotional, spiritual, and financial ramifications—the easier it is to say your goodbyes while you still have time. To learn about our services, please call MOSER FUNERAL HOME at (540) 347-3431. We are conveniently located at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. We’ll also tell you about our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY, just outside of Warrenton.

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FOOD PANTRY 2nd & 4th Sundays

3124 Beulah Rd, at Beulah Baptist Church, Markham VA will have a food pantry on 1:30pm-3pm Please contact Cecelia Williams at 540.364.2428. Church number 540.364.2626.

Salvation Army needs seasonal bell ringers at The Salvation Army of the Virginia Piedmont Serving Fauquier, Culpeper, and Orange Counties In just a few weeks, the familiar sound of the Salvation Army’s Red Kettlebells will be heard as the Christmas Kettle season gets underway. Most of those ringing the bells are volunteers from around the community, but with hundreds of shifts to fill between Monday, Nov. 15 and Thursday, Dec. 23, the Salvation Army does need the help of some seasonal part-time paid workers in Fauquier, Culpeper and Orange counties to ensure the kettles stay manned. Pick up an application at the Salvation Army Family Store at 62 Waterloo Street in Warrenton and 133 E. Culpeper St. in Culpeper. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and bring a driver’s license and social security cards in order to have those applications processed. For more information, contact Yina Heflin at 540-349-8076 or email yina.heflin@ uss.salvationarmy.org

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TOWN OF WARRENTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Warrenton will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at 6:30 PM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 21 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia, on the following item(s): Ordinance to Move Town Elections from May to NovemberThis ordinance moves Town elections from May to November and extends current terms another six months pursuant to Virginia Code Section 24.2-222.1 and 15.2-1400 (E).

People having an interest in the above are invited to attend the hearing and state their opinion regarding the issue. 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 14, 2021.

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

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 16, 2021 The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a work session beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 16, 2021 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia.

The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the following item at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 16, 2021 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia: SPECIAL EXCEPTION – SPEX-21-016258 – GREAT MARSH PLACE, LLC (OWNER/APPLICANT) – GREAT MARSH ESTATE – An application for a Category 9 Special Exception to host Class C events and a Category 3 Special Permit to operate a Tourist Home. The property is located at 6105 Great Marsh Place, Lee District. (PIN 6990-50-4480-000) (Kara Krantz, Staff) The application materials can be found on the Land Development Online Portal at: https://commdevpay.fauquiercounty.gov/Energov_Prod/SelfService#/home.

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

Members of the public who would like to provide comments at a regular public meeting of the Planning Commission are encouraged to do so remotely in keeping with the County’s efforts to mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus and protect the health, safety and welfare of the community. Advance written comments may be mailed to Ms. Meredith Meixner, Planning Associate II, Fauquier County Department of Community Development, 10 Hotel Street, Suite 305, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 or emailed to meredith.meixner@fauquiercounty.gov. The meeting may be viewed on Fauquier County Government Channel 23 and can be livestreamed at http://fauquier-va.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1.

Limited seating will be available to those desiring to speak during a scheduled public hearing. Citizens wishing to appear in person should arrive prior to the start time of the meeting. Upon arrival at the Warren Green Building, you will be receive additional direction. No face covering is required if fully vaccinated. All nonvaccinated citizens are asked to wear facial coverings and abide by other CDC guidelines. Comments will be limited to three minutes.

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

ABC Licenses Full name(s) of owner(s): 7 ELEVEN INC AND BERC LLC Trading as: 7 Eleven 39206A, 4245 Winchester Road, Marshall, Fauquier, VIRGINIA, 20115-2923 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a WINE AND BEER OFF PREMISES/ DELIVERY PERMIT license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.

Emily Simpson, Managing Member

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Note: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.

Public Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for the Owner 689 Industrial Road Warrenton VA 20186 and 411 Holiday Ct. Warrenton VA 20186 to satisfy a lien for rental on December 14, 2021 at approx. 3:00 PM at www. storagetreasures.com.

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Public Notices STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE FAMILY COURT COUNTY OF BEAUFORT Case No. 2021-DR-07-1095 JOHN DOE and JOHN ROE Petitioners vs.

JUAN REYNAGA Respondent; IN RE: Baby Boy Keffer, an infant under one year of age TO RESPONDENT JUAN REYNAGA NOTICE OF PENDING ADOPTION ACTION YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. That an action for the adoption of Baby Boy Keffer born on October 21, 2021, in Winchester, Virginia, has been initiated in the Beaufort County Family Court, P.O. Box 1124, Beaufort, South Carolina 29902-1124; and 2. Within thirty (30) days of receiving this notice you must respond in writing by filing with the Court in which the adoption is pending notice and reasons to contest, intervene or otherwise respond; and 3. The Court must be informed of your current address and of any changes in your address during the adoption proceeding; and 4. Failure to file a response within thirty (30) days of receiving notice constitutes consent to adoption of the child and forfeiture of all your rights and obligations with respect to the child.

SUMMONS YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and notified that an action has been filed against you in this court. Thirty (30) days after the day you receive this Summons, you must respond in writing to the Petition for Adoption by filing an Answer to the Petition upon the petitioners or petitioners’ attorney at the address shown below. If you fail to answer the Petition, judgment by default could be rendered against you for the relief requested in the Petition for Adoption.

Frederick M. Corley Attorneys for Petitioners 1214 King Street; Beaufort, SC 29902 843-524-3232 11/29/21

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Job Duties: Provide compliant, cost-effective land-base management and value-added environmental services which include: land sourcing and permitting; technical support for operational compliance and product use; regulatory monitoring and reporting. We offer great benefits, and 401K match! If interested, contact Wayne at 804-205-2348 or apply at synagro.com.

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