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New tests show ‘forever chemicals’ in 3 more Fauquier water systems

By Hunter Savery

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

The latest round of testing for harmful “forever chemicals” in Virginia’s public drinking water indicates additional areas of Fauquier County may have levels that exceed proposed national standards.

In tests conducted between May and October by the Virginia Department of Health, three more Fauquier County water systems, serving a total of 1,544 homes and businesses, showed what could be concerning levels of PFAS and PFOA chemicals. That’s in addition to the known problem area

around the former Vint Hill military base, according to state results.

PFAS chemicals, an abbreviation for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are manmade and now found across the globe, from pole to pole and in an estimated 45% of public drinking water systems, according to a recent study. The chemicals are highly resistant to environmental degradation and can remain in soil indefinitely.

They also accumulate in the human body and persist for years and are tied to cancer and numerous other health problems.

See PFAS, page 4

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The water tower for the Bealeton water system, which showed high levels of “forever chemicals” in recent state tests. The system serves 1,502 homes and businesses in southerrn Fauquier.

Arrington development OK’d for up to 270 new homes

Members of the Orlean Community Trail System explore club trails on horseback or on foot.

By Peter Cary

Piedmont Journalism Foundation

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Building community, a step at a time The Orlean Community Trail System links residents via neighborly values

By Betsy Burke Parker

Special to the Fauquier Times

A community group in north central Fauquier County has been working a decade to build a sense of neighborhood and preserve shared values as it connects to protect — and expand — what its members collectively see as one of the most precious and binding resources of the area: trails.

The idea of the Orlean Community Trail System and its implementation are a literal grassroots effort to conserve relationships among neighbors who are, or who become, friends.

Club officials say the group takes cues partly from the ancient “it takes a village” model, modernized with a social media platform to share neighborhood news over a virtual picket fence to discuss everything from a lost dog to a fallen limb across a local road.

See OCTS, page 2

Fauquier County and Warrenton officials are breathing new life into a long-stalled development that could bring as many as 270 new homes and townhomes to 234 acres on the outskirts of town.

Eight years after the Arrington subdivision was first approved by the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors, the board OK’d key changes to the development last month, including removing its restriction to over-55 housing and allowing various options for its sewage-treatment needs — one of which could see the development join the Town of Warrenton.

Arrington is being planned by developer Van Metre to consist of between 211 and 270 townhouses and single-family homes in a variety of architectural styles. The pric-

es of the homes have not yet been decided, but they are likely to compare with those Van Metre recently built in Marshall, with townhomes starting in the low $500,000 range and single-family homes priced upward of $700,000.

Because the project will now add younger people to the county’s demographic mix, Van Metre has agreed to contribute hundreds of thousands of dollars to the county’s school system among other “proffers” meant to mitigate the impact of the new residents.

All this is the result of a flurry of activity in the last few months that capped two years of tweaking plans with county officials, said Roy Barnett, Van Metre’s president of acquisition, planning and development. Perhaps the biggest changes See ARRINGTON, page 20

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Building community, a step at a time

Trails are trending

OCTS, from page 1 What began as a way to keep local horse trails open to riders has expanded to include walkers and bicyclists. It blurs socioeconomic lines, members say, as a group with no body politic, only shared interest in turning a collection of private properties back into a patchwork utopia in a time where this kind of sharing-is-caring is under threat.

Club founders, officers and members believe the trail system fosters the perfect model to engage residents from all walks of life in and around this rural village northwest of Warrenton.

“Everyone who loves the land is welcome to attend,” Rob Banner, the group’s president, said of its events.

“The idea is to introduce like-minded people who can help us protect the future.”

The Orlean Community Trail System was established in 2004 by longtime Orlean residents Donn Smith and Jay Speer. Their original goal was to reconnect neighbors by a casual system of linked trails for horse riders and, later, hikers and bicyclists, whose options for exploring the countryside around their homes were becoming constrained as large properties were divided into small parcels.

Often, Smith said, new owners didn’t know about the unwritten rules of the country — everybody knows

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Horseback riding is one of the driving forces behind the Orlean Community Trail System. everybody and, with permission, everybody was OK with neighbors passing through each others’ properties.

While the group’s many annual events and fundraisers are open to the public, membership is limited to those living within 10 miles of the Orlean Post Office. Banner says the goal is “for neighbors to meet neighbors.” The hope is that the group will give people a reason to “share the beauty, but also help one another, if needed,” he said.

Ten years in, the Orlean system crosses more than 3,500 acres with an estimated 25 miles of trails, and there are more than 500 club members. The trail system’s Facebook page connects more than 1,500 followers.

The group’s website covers club history and activities. Its Facebook page provides real-time updates on everything — from daily morning hikes and weekly dinner meetings, lost and found animals, road and weather hazards and recommendations for local services. There

CREDIT: JINX FOX

Jinx Fox, of Orlean, won the group’s annual photography contest for this shot highlighting the undeveloped land around the village that club members work to protect. are crafts groups, book clubs, travel groups and field trips. An annual photo contest highlights the beauty of the region and celebrates community.

Groups within the organization have formed to provide community service as needed, Banner said. They have adopted a road south of Orlean, and a so-called “chainsaw posse” cuts and splits wood for area residents. The social committee established a popular annual barn dance and organized the yearly “Tramp Roast” held in a farm field near the village in early December. Fundraisers dotting the calendar benefit the club and also provide outreach and support for the Orlean Volunteer Fire Department and area churches.

The Orlean Community Trail System has a longstanding, cooperative relationship with another community group — the 100-year-old Old Dominion Hounds. The fox hunting club’s kennels are a half-mile from Orlean. Many of the trails maintained

by Old Dominion Hounds members who own land in the territory have become part of the Orlean trail system.

Banner said the relationship between

The community spirit of the Orlean Community Trail System is unique, but similar groups exist around the nation and around the world, often created for horse riders, but just as often for multiuse.

The Equestrian Land Conservation Resource reports hundreds of miles of protected trails in the U.S. Some, like Orlean, are 100% on private land, others link public and private trails, and still others are mostly — or wholly — on acreage owned by a foundation.

The Walthour-Moss Foundation in Southern Pines, North Carolina, for example, is 4,200 acres of nonprofit-owned land with hundreds of miles of horse trails open to the public year-round. As an incentive, landowners adjacent to the foundation get a tax break for allowing deeded access to the trail system.

Like Orlean, the Foothills Equestrian Trails Association in Tryon, North Carolina, is a system of horse trails that cross and skirt private properties. And, similar to Orlean’s trail system, it is open only to local residents and their guests, with some 125 miles of horse trails on 200 farms.

For details on Orlean Community Trail System, go to orleantrailsystem.org. For details on the Equestrian Land Conservation Resource, see elcr.org. the fox hunting club and the trail club is a natural, since both groups work toward the same goal of maintaining community.

He stressed that trail users never enter a property without explicit permission from the landowner, something that underlines a sense of shared responsibility and communal respect. As with hunt territory, trail system property owners set their own parameters for use.

“At its heart, OCTS is a loose association of neighbors who get together to better know one another and to encourage a cohesive and helpful environment with and for each other,” Banner said. “All of it is about fostering community.”

Reach Betsy Burke Parker at BetsyBurkeParker@gmail.com

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No officer needed: Speed cameras to issue tickets

Speeding in a school zone will soon bring an automatic fine

Staff Reports Speeding in a school zone soon could come with a fine even if there’s no law officer in sight as a new trend comes to Fauquier County: cameras and radar systems that automatically issue tickets.

Fauquier County Sheriff Jeremy Falls told the Fauquier County School Board Monday the cameras are coming to 12 school sites with installation starting in January 2024.

“The key takeaway is the fact that they are doing this to further protect our students,” Falls said. “It is important we ensure those roads are safe around the schools for our kids.”

The camera systems for speed enforcement in schools were approved by the Virginia General Assembly in 2020 and the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors in 2021. A study conducted in the county prior to the supervisors’ decision found hundreds of vehicles speeding near schools.

The cameras will be installed and managed by Blue Line Solutions, a Tennessee company that will earn 25% of each $100 fine paid for speeding. The remainder of the money will be paid to Fauquier County.

Randy Campbell, a retired Virginia State Police sergeant who is

now an adviser to the company, said county and school officials can expect some drivers to be unhappy.

“This can be, for whatever reason, an emotion-driven topic,” he said.

Critics have called the camera systems un-American, arguing they deny drivers their constitutional right to face their accusers. Unlike when a law officer issues a ticket, the driver cannot contest the tickets in court, and no witnesses can testify to seeing the crime.

Proponents say speeding near schools is so dangerous that innovative technologies are needed and that courts have supported their constitutionality.

Campbell said the system will only issue a speeding ticket for vehicles driving 11 miles per hour over the posted speed limit or faster.

The fine is a civil penalty that does not add points to a driver’s license or harm insurance rates. He argued speed cameras are a more realistic solution than expecting more officer enforcement. The cost of hiring more officers would be significantly higher, he said.

“You might say to the sheriff ‘Why don’t you hire more people?’” he said. “People are not lined up saying, ‘Hire me.’”

The cameras should all be installed by the end of the school year.

Reach Fauquier Times staff at news@fauquier.com

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A school zone speed limit sign flashes at the end of the school day in front of P.B. Smith Elementary School on Dumfries Road.

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Cameras that detect speeding vehicles and issue $100 tickets will be installed over the next six months at 12 Fauquier County school sites.

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New tests show ‘forever chemicals’ in 3 more Fauquier water systems PFAS, from page 1 All three systems — Bealeton, Botha and Drysdale — are located at the southern end of the county, far from the Vint Hill area, where PFAS have been previously detected. The results reveal a more widespread issue than previously understood.

Bealeton had results as high as 15 parts per trillion for PFOA, nearly four times the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed limit of 4 parts per trillion. For reference, one part per trillion is the equivalent of one drop of water in four Olympic-sized swimming pools.

In March, the EPA proposed new “maximum contaminant levels” for several PFAS substances. The agency proposed limiting PFOA and PFOS — two of the oldest and best understood forever chemicals — to just 4 parts per trillion. Previously, the EPA had assessed the healthy limit for PFOA and PFOS at 70 parts per trillion but as understanding of the chemicals evolved, the levels were dramatically lowered. An EPA spokesperson told the Fauquier Times in late October that the agency is committed to finalizing the new rule before the end of the year.

The new limit reflects a growing body of evidence showing negative health effects associated with exposure to PFAS compounds, including cancer, thyroid disease, weakened immune systems and reproductive health issues.

In late November, experts from the World Health Organization officially identified PFOA as a carcinogen. Numerous studies have tied the widespread chemical compounds to cancer and other maladies, but the scope of the problem has yet to be fully grasped. PFAS compounds are ubiquitous; they have been found in the bloodstreams of people and animals from Virginia to the South Pole.

Still, questions remain regarding the latest test results. For one thing, the source of contamination in southern Fauquier is unknown. At Vint Hill, a former U.S. Army base, the presence of PFAS in groundwater can be traced to a burn pit where military firefighters once extinguished flames with a highly toxic firefighting foam. The cause of contamination in other locations of Fauquier County is not yet known and could be more difficult to determine.

The results in southern Fauquier, while concerning, are not as high as results for private wells near Vint Hill, which have repeatedly tested above 50 parts per trillion for PFOA and PFOS, according to data from the Department of Defense.

The Buckland water system, which serves about 300 homes and businesses at Vint Hill, says the Vint Hill wells with the highest levels of forever chemicals are not connected to the drinking water system. But at least two wells used for drinking water have shown PFAS results that exceed the proposed EPA standard, according to tests conducted by

“The problem with PFAS is it’s widely believed that every living thing on the face of the Earth now contains PFAS in some way, shape or form.”

“Forever chemicals” found in more Fauquier water systems

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Buckland and provided to Vint Hill residents.

In its latest round of testing, the state health department did not test all the water systems in Fauquier County. The results are part of an ongoing testing effort that began in 2021 at the behest of the Virginia General Assembly, which passed a bill in 2020 requiring the health department to convene a working group to study the impact of six PFAS compounds.

In Fauquier County, seven water systems were tested: Bealeton Regional, Botha subdivision, Auburn Crossing, Baldwin Ridge, Paris, Whitewood Forest and Drysdale Subdivision. Warrenton’s public drinking water was tested in a previous round and found not to have significant PFAS concentrations.

The test results showed that samples from the Bealeton water system peaked at 15 parts per trillion for PFOA; Botha at 11 parts per trillion for PFOA; and Drysdale at 7 parts per trillion for PFOS. The Bealeton water system serves about 1,502 homes and businesses, while Botha has 17 connections and Drysdale 25, according to the Fauquier County Water and Sanitation Authority.

The other water systems only had marginal amounts of the forever chemicals: Paris, Auburn Crossing, Baldwin Ridge and Whitewood Forest were not found to have detectable levels of PFAS. Not all of the systems tested fall under the authority of the Fauquier County Water and Sanitation Authority. Some are privately owned by homeowners’ associations.

“The problem with PFAS is it’s widely believed that every living thing on the face of the Earth now contains PFAS in some way shape or form,” said Ben Shoemaker, executive director of the Fauquier County Water and Sanitation Authority.

Testing challenges

The widespread prevalence of PFAS not only makes tracing contamination difficult but can cause problems for testing itself. PFAS is prevalent in waterproof clothing, food wrappers and even cosmetics — all of which can invalidate a test.

“If the sampler were wearing the wrong mascara, it could get into the test and create a false reading,” said Robert Edelman, director of technical services for the Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Drinking Water, who conducted the tests.

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In the latest round of state testing, three of seven systems sampled found PFAS chemicals above the proposed new limits considered safe for consumption: Drysdale, Bealeton and Botha. Collectively, the three serve 1,544 homes and businesses. Separate tests have shown high levels of PFAS in drinking water wells at Vint Hill.

Shoemaker said he believes a larger sample size with more data points is needed to better understand the problem and answer questions about variability. Groundwater, which is where Fauquier County draws its water from, is typically stable.

“We need to really sample each water source and learn over time whether they do go up or down,” said Shoemaker. “One of the remarkable aspects of groundwater, and the reason it’s used the way it is, is that it is usually extraordinarily stable. A river is subject to whatever somebody spilled or threw in there, but in order to be a groundwater source, it really has to have no connection to the surface.”

The desire for more results is why Shoemaker isn’t waiting for the EPA rule to take effect. He has ordered about 20 new tests, which will be conducted across the county in December and January 2024. Shoemaker said he expects results from those tests to be available by March 2024.

The state conducted its first major round of PFAS testing in public water supplies in 2021. The latest tests had a goal of testing 400 drinking

water entry points for PFAS, subject to constraints on budget and resources, according to Edelman.

The cost of PFAS testing remains a significant hurdle. Each test costs between $500 and $1,000, according to Shoemaker.

The accuracy, cost and availability of the tests are expected to improve in the not-so-distant future.

“The thing to be aware of is that the laboratories are getting better and better,” said Edelman.

In tandem with the health department’s testing efforts, the results that will be obtained by Fauquier County’s public water authority’s planned tests will provide a more holistic picture of PFAS contamination. In the meantime, residents concerned about PFAS contamination can purchase filters that mostly remove forever chemicals from their drinking water.

The Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit environmental research and advocacy group, maintains a list of effective at-home filters, with prices starting as low as $19.

Reach Hunter Savery at hsavery@fauquier.com

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Celebrating Christmas the island way Puerto Rico Cafe in Manassas prepares more than 1,200 traditional pasteles for the holidays

By Sondra Anzalone

Special to the Fauquier Times

Nothing says “Feliz Navidad” like pasteles.

A gift of Puerto Rican culinary culture from the Puerto Rico Cafe in Manassas could be a new holiday treat to discover. Co-owners Jamary and Jesus “Ariel” Rosa aim to treat their customers like family, especially during the holidays — which to them means pasteles.

“November through January is our pasteles season,” said Jamary Rosa.

Pasteles (pronounced pahs-telles) are a main course similar to tamales: a dough (called masa) are stuffed with meat and encased inside a banana leaf, which is discarded before eating. Pasteles are served hot, typically with arroz con gandules (rice with pigeon peas) for the holidays.

Pasteles are a labor of love, requiring the slow stewing of meat and hand-grating of various vegetables to form the masa before they’re wrapped and tied with string.

The Rosas use a filling of pork, olives and roasted red peppers in their pasteles. Their masa is a mixture of various starchy root vegetables, green bananas (not to be confused with unripened bananas) and calabaza (a type of pumpkin). While many traditional pastel recipes also include platanos (plantains), Puerto Rico Cafe omits them because “it makes them hard,” said Jamary Rosa. Pasteles should be soft and tender.

The iconic Puerto Rican delicacy reflects the complex heritage of Puerto Rico itself, whose people — U.S. citizens living on U.S. soil — share a mixture of Indigenous, African and Spanish roots. And celebrating their Puerto Rican roots is what it’s all about, say the Rosas, who opened their Puerto Rico Cafe takeout restaurant in 2022 to share their culture with local residents.

Puerto Rico Cafe owners Ariel and Jamary Rosa with a few bundles of the more than 1,200 pasteles they’ve made for the holidays in their Manassas takeout restaurant on Cockrell Road.

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Ariel Rosa, 43, and his wife, Jamary, 49, have been together for 22 years and live in Manassas. Their recipes come from their families, said Ariel Rosa.

“That’s where the love comes from,” he said.

He meant it quite literally, as their breads and morcilla — blood sausage, which is especially popular during Christmas — are made in his aunt’s restaurant, El Coqui, in Philadelphia. He travels there frequently and brings her items back frozen to prepare at Puerto Rico Cafe’s commercial kitchen.

When people come to Puerto Rico Cafe, the Rosas say, they want them to “take a journey down memory lane” to enjoy their childhood favorites.

Jamary Rosa wants to evoke her grandmother’s cooking so visitors will feel the same way she did “when I was a little girl in my abuelita’s kitchen,” she said.

Their grandmothers were from a different time, she said, recalling how

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Customers wait in line at Puerto Rico Cafe, a Manassas takeout restaurant that’s open only on the weekends.

they spent their days in the kitchen, “cooking for the whole neighborhood.”

This sentiment — of caring for others — is deeply engrained in the couple, as evidenced by their most recent community contribution: cooking free Thanksgiving dinners for 550 people in need from eight different schools in Manassas Park.

Ariel Rosa said he was reluctant to publicize anything about the event but was urged by his daughter to say something online.

“I don’t need the credit … We’re doing it from the bottom of our hearts,” he said.

But promoting the event on their Facebook page turned out to be beneficial, as more volunteers eagerly gave their time and donations to support the cause.

“We delivered some of the meals to homes without transportation,” said Jamary Rosa.

Ariel Rosa is a full-time government employee who also earned his culinary degree from William J. Dean Technical High School in Massachusetts, where both he and Jamary grew up. The two operate Puerto Rico Cafe on the weekends, mostly out of a “love of cooking,” Ariel Rosa said.

He said he does, however, enjoy “bragging rights” for winning the People’s Choice and Judges’ Award in the D.C. area’s first “Serenata Coquito Wars” in 2021. The Bacardi-sponsored event showcased the island’s favorite Christmas concoction — coquito, an eggnog-like libation made with coconut and rum.

Ariel Rosa is also a former member of the boy band OnQ, which was managed by Maurice Starr, the legendary songwriter and producer who formed New Kids on the Block.

Puerto Rico Cafe opened its online orders for pasteles on Oct. 24 and had

to stop after just 24 hours due to high demand. The four-person operation made more than 1,200 by Thanksgiving and will continue making more as time allows throughout the season.

If you missed out, the couple recommends checking their Facebook page for updates or asking if any are available when it’s your turn at the Puerto Rico Cafe window.

Puerto Rico Cafe’s menu fluctuates, depending on the chef’s inspirations, but always features pernil: a roasted pork dish commonly served for special occasions.

When they took it off the menu one week, “we learned our lesson,” said Ariel Rosa.

The entree is so popular that they go through 750 pounds every month. The main dish is served with two sides, including choices such as arroz con gandules, red beans, yucca and more.

During the restaurant’s soft opening in May 2022, “people came out in droves,” said Jamary Rosa.

There was a line around the block — despite cold temperatures and pouring rain — to order Puerto Rican food.

“It was like Christmas for them,” she said of their customers, when they finally reached the window.

The restaurant will be offering Christmas meal packages, serving eight to 10 people, that include two meats, two side dishes, sweet bread and dessert. The deadline to order is Wednesday, Dec. 20.

Reach Sondra Anzalone at news@ fauquier.com.

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Giving hope, free toys for the holidays Hope Heals to hold its 4th toy giveaway

By Sondra Anzalone

Special to the Fauquier Times

For many families struggling with financial difficulties, the stress of playing Santa can feel overwhelming: How to put presents under the tree when it’s difficult to put meals on the table?

Hope Heals, a community freestore in Warrenton, will host its fourth annual toy giveaway Saturday to help ease families’ burdens and brighten kids’ holidays. This year’s giveaway will be held at The Gathering Place, 650 Alwington Blvd. in Warrenton, a facility owned by Warrenton Baptist Church. The church is gifting the use of its space for two days, to allow ample time for setup the day before the event.

Lindsey Henderson, the founder of Hope Heals, estimates that 180 to 200 families were served at last year’s giveaway and is expecting more this year.

“I have a lot of testimonials that basically say the same thing: If it wasn’t for this, my kids wouldn’t have had a Christmas,” Henderson said.

The mission of Hope Heals is to create a “dignified space” where everyone is treated “with honor and respect, no matter what they’re going through,” Henderson said.

The shop, located in Warrenton at 606 Falmouth St., typically accepts only donated clothes, shoes, accessories and baby gear — all of which is given away for free.

The annual holiday toy giveaway was prompted by people’s desire to donate used toys throughout the year. Because space is limited, “doing it once a year felt manageable. It was a win-win to do it for Christmas,” Henderson said.

Donations of new toys or clean, gently used toys are being accepted for the giveaway at Hope Heals freestore through Friday, Dec. 15. Donors are asked to ensure all the donated toys’ pieces and parts are included, along with batteries if possible.

The toys, games and stuffed animals are being stored in a truck trailer that was donated for the month of December by 3 Daves Moving. The

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Nearly 200 families received free toys during Hope Heals’ giveaway last year. trailer is a huge help and allows Hope Heals freestore to continue to operate during its normal business hours and not be overtaken with toys while the collection is under way.

About 75 volunteers from various organizations are working to ensure the toy giveaway is a success, but more are needed on Friday and Saturday to help unload the trailer and organize the toys inside the Gathering Place, Henderson said.

“Come with hand trucks and muscles,” she said.

The event strives to keep barriers low for participating. Unlike other toy giveaways, no pre-registration or special criteria are required to qualify, and any guardian can get toys for their child. There will be new processes in place to help keep things moving and ensure as many families as possible can benefit, Henderson said.

“It’s first come, first served,” she said, noting that participants should anticipate a wait since only 30 adults will be admitted at a time.

For more on how to help at the giveaway or throughout the year, visit www.hopehealsfreestore.org.

Reach Sondra Anzalone at news@fauquier.com.

Hope Heals 4th Annual Toy Giveaway

What: A chance for families who are struggling financially to ensure their children get gifts this holiday season.

When: Saturday, Dec. 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: The Gathering Place, 650 Alwington Blvd., Warrenton How it works: • No pre-registration is required.

• One adult from each family will be allowed to shop for their child(ren). Unlike Toys for Tots or other programs, any adult caregiver can shop for a child.

• Babies and children of any age will not be allowed inside.

• Up to three items can be chosen per child, and one large gift (such as a dollhouse or bike) is allowed per family.

• Unlimited stocking stuffers, books and puzzles will be available, while supplies last.

• Donations of new or clean, gently used toys (with all their pieces) are welcome through Friday, Dec. 15, at Hope Heals, 606 Falmouth St. in Warrenton.

Weekend happenings: Breakfast with Santa, drive-thru nativity

By Sondra Anzalone

Special to the Fauquier Times

Before you venture to a holiday concert or theater performance this week (there are many), have breakfast with Santa.

After you’ve loaded your sleigh with gifts from the Art and Crafts Christmas Market in Manassas, go over the river and through the woods to the 24th annual Christmas Bird Count or flock to an Interactive Farm Experience, where you can hold a baby chick and bottle feed a baby goat.

Continue your animal adventure with a Drive Through Living Nativity and then end the week with an Ugly Sweater Party and white elephant gift exchange.

Breakfasts with Santa:

• Sunday, Dec. 17 from 8 to 11 a.m. at Orlean Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, 6838 Leeds Manor Road, Orlean. All-you-can-eat breakfast with a visit from Santa.

All donations fund the new fire engine. Cost: $12 donation adults, $5 donation children under 9.

• Saturday, Dec. 16. from 9 to 11 a.m. at Manassas Park Community Center, 99 Adams St., Manas-

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All Saints Church in Woodbridge offers its free drive-thru nativity Friday, Dec. 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. sas Park. Children of all ages are welcome to come have breakfast with Santa, play games, crafts and more. Children under the age of 2 are included in the parent’s registration. $7 per person.

Old Town Manassas Arts and Crafts Christmas Market: 10 a.m.

to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16. Manassas Museum Lane, 9101 Prince William St., Manassas. Family friendly.

Free admission.

24th annual The Plains/Airlie Christmas Bird Count: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17. The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton. All ages welcome; chil-

dren must be accompanied by an adult. Bring binoculars if available to survey the birds and their habitats. Free; registration required call 540-341-3651.

Farm Experience Interactive Tour: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17. Silver Key Ranch, 11311 Barnes Road, Catlett. Meet the chickens, goats, cows and the guardian livestock, bottle feed a baby goat, hold a chicken, collect eggs and sample farm products. Cost: $20, tickets available at http://tinyurl.com/33bkvz3z.

Free Drive Through Living Nativity: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15. All Saints’ Church, 14851 Gideon Drive, Woodbridge. For all ages.

The community is invited to contribute a canned/boxed good upon arrival for the church community food pantry.

TCBC’s Ugly Sweater Christmas Party: 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16. Tin Cannon Brewing Company, 7679 Limestone Drive, Gainesville. Wear your ugly sweater; enjoy live music; prizes for the best sweater; white elephant gift exchange (bring a wrapped gift valued at $20 max). Food truck on site.

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UPCOMING FAUQUIER EVENTS DEC. 13 TO 19 HOLIDAY EVENTS Ballet What: The Nutcracker When: 7:30 Thursday, Dec. 14; 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15; 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16; 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17; and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19 Where: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Cost: Tickets $75, $65, $55, $45, $35 Reservations: 703-993-7550 Info: Presented by the Manassas Ballet Theatre Holiday story time What: Santa Story Time When: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14 Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Info: Holiday stories, crafts and a visit from Santa History What: 10th VA Infantry Valley Guards-A Holiday Encampment When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, and Sunday, Dec. 17 Where: Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane Cost: $10 car parking fee Info: Experience an encampment during the holidays

ONGOING EVENTS

Fauquier County Public Libraries - All Story Times will be on break from Monday, Dec. 18, through Friday, Jan. 5, 2024 Christmas trees What: Warrenton Boy Scouts Christmas Tree Sales - Nov. 24 to Dec. 24 When: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sundays; 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. weeknights Where: Costello’s Ace Hardware, 251 W. Lee Highway, Warrenton Info: Help support the Boy Scouts of America

Christmas What: Gumdrop Square for the community When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, and 1 to 4 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 17 Where: John Barton Payne Building, 2 Courthouse Square Info: Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus; bring a camera Carriage rides What: Christmas in Middleburg-Horse Drawn Carriage Rides When: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, and Sunday, Dec. 17 Where: The Middleburg Museum, 8 N. Madison St., Middleburg Cost: $40 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christmasin-middleburg-horse-drawn-carriage-ridestickets-753400219337 Fundraiser What: Breakfast with Santa When: 8 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 17 Where: Orlean Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, 6838 Leeds Manor Road, Orlena Cost: $12 donation adults; $5 donation children under 9 Info: All-you-can-eat breakfast with a visit from Santa; all donations fund the new fire engine Holiday concert What: Celtic Christmas Concert

Farmers market What: Archwood Green Barns Holiday Market When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 26 to Dec. 17 Where: Archwood Green Barns Farmers Market, 4557 Old Tavern Road, The Plains Info: Fruits; vegetables; baked goods; coffee; tea; holiday gifts; new artisans; and crafters Theater What: Fauquier Community Theatre presents “Miracle on 34th Street, the Play” When: Friday, Dec. 1, to Sunday, Dec. 17 Where: Vint Hill Theater on the Green, 4225

When: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17 Where: Emmanuel Parish House, 105 E. Washington St., Middleburg Cost: $20 suggested donation Reservations: 540-687-6297 Holiday concert What: Christmas Musical “I Heard the Bells” for the public When: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17 Where: Trinity Baptist Church, 8803 James Madison Highway, Warrenton Info: Refreshments will be served Holiday concert: What: Holiday Celebration with the Fauquier Community Band for the public When: 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18 Where: Fauquier High School, 705 Waterloo St., Warrenton Info: Audience sing-along and dessert reception Community What: Free Community Christmas Dinner When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19 Where: Jeffersonton Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 18498 Springs Road, Jeffersonton Registration: 540-937-5119 Info: Hosted by the Jefferson Ruritan Club; new members are welcome to join

Aiken Drive, Warrenton Cost: Tickets $16 to $18 Info: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday performances, Dec. 1, Dec. 2, Dec. 8, Dec. 9, Dec. 15, Dec. 16; 2 p.m. Sunday matinees, Dec. 3, Dec. 10, Dec. 17 Reservations: 540-349-8760 Tickets: www.FCTstage.org Farmers market What: Warrenton Farmers Holiday Market When: 9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, Dec. 2, Dec. 9 and Dec. 16 Where: Inside 18 Court St. and on Court and Hotel streets in Old Town Warrenton

Info: Vendors plus a curated selection of artists, artisans and food makers Crafts What: Adult Be a Maker Cart When: All day Monday, Dec. 11, to Sunday, Dec. 17 Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall and Bealeton Branch Library, 10977 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: Learn, create and make projects using the library’s BAM cart stocked with an See CALENDAR, page 10

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assortment of craft and maker supplies Recovery What: Stepping Into Recovery Al-Anon Family Group When: Every Monday at 7 p.m.

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

Info: Kendal Blaser at 540-222-6000 or Blaserx4@aol.com Recovery What: 12-Step Recovery Programs, i.e., Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Narcotics Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, etc.

When: Meeting days and times vary Where: The Warrenton Meeting Place, 26 S. Third St., Warrenton Info: Various types of 12-Step recovery programs that meet at The Warrenton Meeting Place that can offer a solution; www.

TWMP.org Food assistance What: Peas and Grace for those in need When: 8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, and 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturdays Where: Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains Spiritual Care Support Ministries What: Support groups/counseling and special events for those experiencing the death of a loved one, divorce and chronic illness When: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; closed on Sunday Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Info: 540-349-5814 or www.scsm.tv The S.E.E. Recovery Center What: Recovery-oriented groups, meetings, and the opportunity to speak with someone about mental health or substance use recovery When: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday; 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday Where: The S.E.E. Recovery Center, 710 U.S. Ave., Culpeper Info: 540-825-3366 or SEERecovery@rrcsb. org

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Networking What: Ignite Fauquier for Fauquier County businesses When: 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Where: Warrenton Town Hall, 21 Main St., Warrenton Info: Networking begins at 8:30 a.m.; presentation begins at 9 a.m. featuring Culpeper Hemp Company Health What: Total Joint Replacement Class When: 11 a.m.

Where: Fauquier Health, 500 Hospital Drive, Chestnut Room, Warrenton Registration: 540-316-5000 Info: Learn about joint replacement surgery and rehabilitation Health What: Stroke Support Group When: Noon Where: Fauquier Health, 500 Hospital Drive, Chestnut Room, Warrenton Info: Informational and supportive conversations about stroke recovery Story time What: In-Person Story Time for children up to age 5 and their families When: 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133

Rectortown Road, Marshall and Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: Caregivers must remain in the children’s areas Story time What: Raising Readers Story Time for 2-to-4year-old children with a caregiver When: 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: Longer stories, finger plays and songs Book club What: Marshall Afternoon Book Club When: 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Info: Holiday meeting Join meetings: deborah.cosby@ fauquiercounty.gov or 540-422-8527 Older adults What: OWLS (Older Wiser Learners) When: 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: Combined Holiday Party with members of the Bealeton Book Club Book club What: Bealeton Book Club When: 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: Combined Holiday Party with the OWLs Join meetings: martika.jones@ fauquiercounty.gov or 540-422-8500, ext. 5 ESL class What: English-as-a-second-language class presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education programs When: 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: 540-718-8243

Thursday, Dec. 14 Networking What: Fauquier Young Professionals Networking After Work When: 5 to 7 p.m.

Where: Three Fox Vineyard and Brewery, 10100 Three Fox Lane, Delaplane Registration: https://www. fauquierchamberva.chambermaster.com/ eventregistration/register/15348 Art What: Art Cart for preschool and elementary children When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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

Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton Info: 540-718-8243 Story time What: Pajama Story Time When: 6:30 to 7 p.m.

Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: Stories, songs and activities; PJs are welcome Seniors What: Senior Supper for 55-plus When: 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Where: Bistro on the Hill, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton Cost: $7.50 Coffee and conversation What: Fellowship, encouragement, hope through conversation with others When: 10 a.m. to noon Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton See CALENDAR, page 21

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Traveling to the University of Virginia in Charlottesville on Saturday, Freedom knocked off Highland Springs 42-34 to win their second consecutive Class 6 football championship. Star junior tailback Jeff Overton Jr. led the Eagles with 264 yards and two touchdowns on 31 carries and added a 53-yard passing touchdown to Clemson-bound wide receiver Carleton Preston.

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Life in the fast Lane Eagles hope to start running and winning under former star Ashley

By Matthew Proctor

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

If you swing by Liberty High to check out a girls basketball game, don’t be surprised if a track meet breaks out.

In the first season under new coach Ashley Lane, the Eagles want to play fast, using their speed to wear down opponents.

“We always say that we want to run the other team off the court,” Former Liberty star player Ashley said Lane, who is planning to turn Lane, 26 — who has a master’s around a program that won the Class degree in social work and works in 4 state title in 2011 but has finished Culpeper — is the Eagles’ new coach. with a sub-.500 record for each of Once I did, I just fell in love with the the past five years. coaching side.”

The Eagles’ last winning season Returning to coach in the same came in 2018 when they were led gymnasium where she was once a by the program’s legendary all-time star, Lane is thrilled. “The fact that leading scorer, Makaela Kestner, who it worked out like that, it was meant went on to play at the University of to be,” she said.

South Florida and Liberty University.

Through four games, the Eagles Lane is another Liberty hoops are 1-3 and trending upwards. They icon and prolific scoropened the season with er. The 2016 LHS tough losses to Western graduate was an athStarting lineup Albemarle 40-23 on letic point guard who PG: Kayden Ulloa, Sr. Nov. 30 and Kettle Run scored most points for G: Carleigh Cameron, Jr. 46-16 on Dec. 1 but fifth place in school G: Ivy Cavins, Fr. played Warren County history.

F: Kahmari Adams, Jr. tight, falling 40-39 on “We’re going to be F: Merrit Rodman, Sr. Dec. 6. before beating very up-tempo,” Lane Dominion 37-23 for said. “We just try to their first win Monday. move as fast as we can, give 100 “We have seen so much growth percent of ourselves. Then when we in the girls since we’ve started at need a sub, we get somebody in so the beginning of tryouts to now, and we can keep running.” they’ve started to notice that too,” After graduating, Lane played at Lane said. “I think we really turned Capital University (Bexley, Ohio) a corner (against Warren County) as a freshman before transferring to and I’m very excited to see what Westfield State University (Mass.) for happens moving forward.” her sophomore and junior seasons.

Liberty is a young and inexperiLane didn’t play as a senior, enced team with just three seniors choosing to focus on finishing her and one returning starter in junior degree instead. She graduated from Carleigh Cameron on the 12-person Westfield State in 2020 with a de- roster. Getting the Eagles up to the gree in social work, later completing speed of the varsity game has been her master’s at Fordham University the focus, but Lane recognizes that (New York, N.Y.) in May. the potential is there.

Lane, 26, works as a Regulatory “It’s been a lot of conditioning, a lot Services Project Coordinator at As- of working on moving with the ball, sociation of Social Work Boards in learning how to move the floor, runCulpeper, researching the regulation ning the lanes wide and teaching basof social work. ketball concepts,” said Lane. “They do She began her coaching career at have skills, but it’s just the confidence Warrenton Middle last year. Former I would say that we’re more lacking, Liberty coach and LHS assistant so getting them to see that, despite principal Lauren Milburn encour- what’s happened in seasons prior, they aged Lane to apply for the opening at are good basketball players. We need Liberty over the summer. After two to identify their skills and then give rounds of interviews, Lane learned them a platform to funnel those skills she got the job in late July. in the correct way.”

In getting into coaching, Lane Lane doesn’t have a set starting said, “I was just ready to get back lineup but typically relies on a trio into the game… I found the oppor- of point guards in senior Kayden tunity at Warrenton Middle and Ulloa, junior Carleigh Cameron and thought I’d give it a go and see if I freshman Ivy Cavins with senior was ready to have it back in my life. Merrit Rodman and junior Kahmari

Above: Azaria Martin (No. 2) and the Liberty Eagles have started 0-3 but are trending in the right direction. Left: Jimena Cardenas Gonzalez (No. 21) and the Eagles fell to Kettle Run 4616 on Dec. 1.

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Adams as the main forwards.

Ulloa, also a standout cheerleader, is acclaimed for her elite athleticism while Cameron “has an amazing shot.

She also has a really unique ability to create opportunities for herself and also for her teammates,” according to Lane.

Adams, who is only a junior but will be graduating early this school year, is a strong and physical forward who is at her best when posting up.

Rodman is a three-sport athlete who will play lacrosse and field hockey at prestigious Oberlin College (Ohio).

She is long and agile in the paint.

Juniors Azaria Martin and Dominique Quinn are Lane’s top options off the bench. Senior Asya Thomas, juniors Madison Goldizen and Madelyn Lopez, sophomore Jimena Cardenas Gonzalez and freshman Aubrey Marshall round out the lineup. “(Martin’s) athleticism is unmatched. She is very fast and is just now starting to understand how to move the floor. She will be somebody that the other teams are going to have to be looking out for,” Lane said.

Lane is proud of the progress the Eagles have made and knows they are starting to turn the corner.

“Our defense has been very strong. We’ve been moving the floor fast on offense, but now we just need

to score. We’re at the point where we need to figure out how to finish our layups and make our jump shots and capitalize on the opportunities that we create,” Lane said. “We create amazing shots, but we just haven’t quite figured out how to finish them.”

Ryman’s scoring leads Eagles to two wins After a tough 53-49 loss to Kettle Run on Dec. 1, the Liberty boys basketball team has bounced back with two wins, both on the road.

The Eagles improved to 2-2 by downing Osbourn Park 66-58 on Dec. 5, then blowing out Warren County 58-34 on Dec. 6. In both games, senior Andrew Ryman led the way, scoring 26 against OP and 16 against Warren County.

The Eagles took a 39-21 halftime lead against Osbourn Park as Tyrek Smith added 14 points, with Ka’von O’Bannion and Mike Cobb each contributing six.

One night later in Front Royal, C.W. Burke added 15 points, including three 3-pointers, with Dylan Richards and Corbin Shepard each scoring 10.

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FAUQUIER BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW

Donner, Brock, Edwards propel new and improved Falcons

By Matthew Proctor

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

For Fauquier High boys basketball coach Jordan Orndorff, year one did not go according to plan.

Dropping their first five games, the Falcons struggled out of the gate last season and couldn’t find their rhythm, finishing 7-16 with a firstround exit in the Northwestern District tournament.

But the Falcons look revitalized in year two, winning two of their first five games with an overhauled lineup that is much deeper than it was a year ago.

“We’ve been really proud of the guys’ effort, execution and mental toughness,” Orndorff said. “Going into year two, we got a little bit more confidence and we’re starting to understand what we want to do offensively and defensively… We’re making strides in the right direction.”

“We got a lot of new pieces, young pieces, and so it’s one day at a time but we’re really proud of where we are,” the coach added.

The Falcons opened the season on Nov. 28 with a 78-63 loss to Handley, the defending Class 4 Northwestern District champs, then picked up road victories over Culpeper County 5339 on Nov. 30 and James Wood 7066 in overtime on Dec. 1.

Now in Class 3, they lost their first two district games to Skyline 64-60 on Dec. 5 and Kettle Run 50-44 on Dec. 6. Skyline is the reigning Class 3 Region B champs, so Orndorff said the close loss was a positive sign. “(Skyline is a) great basketball program, and we were right there with them, down two with 40 seconds left in the game. We were right there battling,” Orndorff said. “We’re proud to be in those big moments. Now it’s just learning how we can overcome them and fight through it, a lot like we did at James Wood.”

Against Kettle Run, the Falcons trailed 16-6 in the first quarter but fought back to get within two in the fourth quarter behind timely shooting and clutch free throws by senior Travis Brock and juniors Dylan Donner and Nate Edwards. Donner led Fauquier with 18 points, with Brock scoring 10 and Edwards seven.

Said Orndorff, “We’re really excited for Dylan, he’s able to handle the rock well.”

PHOTOS BY DOUG STROUD

Left: Travis Brock is a key returning starter on a Fauquier team that looks reenergized and hungry. Right: Only a junior, Dylan Donner is back for his third year as a starter. He projects as the Falcons’ leading scorer again.

Brock, Donner and Edwards have “Kettle Run, they got a big group. started all five games, along with A lot of big bodies, a lot of size, a senior Nic Rhodes and junior How- lot of weight, a lot of muscle, so we ard Burnett. Also in the rotation are wanted to take it at them. I thought freshman Maad Kulang and Trey we did a good job with that,” OrnThompson, two rising stars in the dorff said. “A lot of it is depending backcourt, and juniors Joe Jacques on how we’re hitting (jump shots). If and Cas Rizzo. you can start off hot and then make Rounding out the bench are se- some shots, then we can get it going. niors Rashad Russell, Gregory Tyma But when it ain’t your night, you got and juniors Mito be able to find chael McAuliffe, other ways to conEli Bynaker and Starting lineup tribute. Get to the Nick Peach. free throw line.”

PG: Dylan Donner, Jr.* “We’ve been pretRhodes is anothG: Travis Brock, Sr.* ty solid getting eight, er guard that can G: Nic Rhodes, Sr.^ nine, 10 guys in evhandle the ball and F: Howard Burnett, Jr. ery night, so we got F: Nate Edwards, Jr. run the offense. He depth. And as much started the season *Returning starter as we’re trying to ^Started but was hurt last year opener last year but win, we’re trying to suffered a concusbuild and grow and sion and struggled get these guys quality minutes for the to regain his footing. Orndorff is future, when it matters more in January excited to have him healthy again. and February,” said Orndorff.

“Nick brings a great energy for our At guard, Donner and Brock team,” the coach said. started every game for the Falcons At forward, Edwards is new to last season. They look more ag- the squad this year and brings great gressive this year, fearlessly driv- length while Burnett, a thick, physiing towards the rim and frequently cal player who came on strong in the drawing fouls. Against Kettle Run, second half of last season, has startthe pair relentlessly attacked the bas- ed the year well. ket, putting the Cougars in early foul “We’re really excited to have (Edtrouble and earning a combined 18 wards) be a part of our program. free throw attempts.

Good shooter, nice length. He has

some bounce in his steps… we think the world of him,” said Orndorff.

“Howard had 18 points, eight rebounds up at James Wood, so he’s coming along well. He’s a big presence for us inside.”

On the bench, Kulang and Thompson are talented freshmen with tremendous potential according to Orndorff, while Jacques and Rizzo are two of the Falcons’ top shooters. “(Kulang and Thompson) are going to be big time names here in the coming years. We’re excited for those freshmen. They can definitely play,” Orndorff said. “We got some very skilled shooters… We don’t necessarily have anybody that’s an absolute specialist, but everybody’s capable and able to knock it down.”

While the Falcons are still coming together, Orndorff believes they’ll be able to compete with anyone once they figure it all out.

“We’re going to continue to keep building, continue to grow, continue to put our head down, continue to keep working. That’s all we can do.

The rest will take care of itself,” Orndorff said.

“When we figure that out, and it’s clicking at moments, but when we truly figure that out, we’ll be dangerous and we’ll be right there in the thick of it with anybody.”

Kettle Run boys hoops outlasts Fauquier, 50-44

By Matthew Proctor

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

PHOTO BY DOUG STROUD

Conor Madigan (No. 0) scored 13 points to lead the Cougars past Nate Edwards and the Falcons.

The Kettle Run boys basketball squad picked up their first Northwestern District win of the season last week, knocking off Fauquier 50-44 at home on Dec. 6.

The Cougars (2-3) jumped out to a 16-6 first quarter lead they never surrendered, although the Falcons (2-3) got as close as 39-37 with about three minutes remaining in the fourth.

“Rivalry games are always fun. These are the games the kids will remember the rest of their lives,” Cougars’ coach Demond Tapscott said.

Kettle Run senior forwards Conor Madigan

and Aaron Sullivan scored 13 and 12 points, respectively, as the Cougars consistently knocked down jump shots and hit 3-pointers.

Fauquier was effective attacking the basket and drawing fouls, which kept them close. Dylan Donner led FHS with 18 points, sinking 7-of-10 free throw attempts. Travis Brock added 10, Nate Edwards seven and Howard Burnett six.

“They made a run in the second half but we were able to knock down some clutch shots down the stretch,” said Tapscott.

Kettle Run iced the win thanks to a clutch three

by Jake Mulhern (nine points), a layup by Sullivan and six consecutive free throws by Madigan.

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PHOTOS BY COY FERRELL

Senior Felicity Awunganyi (left) is a skilled post player with a variety of moves. Junior Kenza Chienku (middle) is the Falcons’ hard-driving point guard. Sophomore Mia Marcus (right) has moved into the starting lineup and has emerged as a deadly 3-point shooter.

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honorable mention. At about 5-foot-8, Awunganyi is an undersized post player who can score under The parts of the puzzle are still coming togeth- the basket and plays with toughness and talent.

“Felicity has been with me all four years. She er, but coach Brian Foddrell’s Fauquier High girls was part of the championship team when she was basketball team has everything a coach could want. in ninth grade. She is a strong, powerful player.

He has inside scoring in veteran senior post player Felicity Awunganyi and a classic point Most teams have to prepare for her. She has inside guard in junior Kenza Chienku. There is superb moves and a strong dribble drive,” said Foddrell, outside shooting from sophomore newcomer Mia adding, “We just need keep her out of foul trouble.

“She is easily a 20-point a game player when Marcus and veteran leadership and talent in twin she’s right.” sisters April and Brooke Belcher.

Awunganyi has already gone on scoring runs in The Falcons are also getting quality contribugames this year. “Against Culpeper, tions from athletic backup swing we were down in the fourth quarter, guard Malay Rector and sophoand she put up 11 by herself,” said more Sage Chestnut, who is startStarting lineup Foddrell. Awunganyi led the Faling in her first year. Plus, there are PG: Kenza Chienku, Sr.* cons with 11 points in a recent loss other options on the 14-girl roster.

SG: Mia Marcus, Soph. to county rival Kettle Run. The problem so far is that FauG-F: Brooke Belcher, Sr. The Falcons have another signaquier is off to a slow start, openG-F: Sage Chestnut, Soph. ture player in Chienku, a dynamic ing 1-4 with losses to Handley, Post: Felicity Awunganyi, Sr.* point guard known for her drives James Wood, Skyline and Kettle *Returning starter through the heart of rival defenses.

Run and a win over Culpeper.

“Kenza is small but mighty. She can “We have the pieces. We just have to manipulate where they fit, where they bring it,” Foddrell said of the 5-foot-3 floor leader.

The team’s third all-district returnee is April go. It’s been tough on us with tryouts starting a week late, then we’re right into scrimmages and Belcher, a dynamic player who has yet to appear due to mononucleosis. Belcher, who averaged 10 games,” said Foddrell.

The fifth-year coach, who guided the Falcons points a game last year, has been cleared for condito the Northwestern District regular season and tioning and should play soon, providing the Falcons tournament titles in 2022, sees his team reaching with one of their most important weapons. Her sister Brooke Belcher also has talent and has been starting. .500 before the end of the year.

Of the Belcher twins, Foddrell says April is the “People think we’re a lot older than we are because we have three seniors, but most of our girls more advanced with a keen basketball IQ and solare sophomores with some juniors. We’re still id leadership. putting it all together,” Foddrell said.

“April can penetrate, April can shoot, April Awunganyi was an all-district selection last can pull up and recognize what is going on, and year, with Chienku and April Belcher earning see traps,” he said of the tri-captain who will play Fauquier Times Staff Writer

softball at Davis and Elkins (W.Va.).

One fresh standout is sharpshooting Mia Marcus, a first-year Falcon who can impact a game with her long-range shot, poise and growing self-confidence. “Mia is becoming a huge part of this team. She will be a monster,” said Foddrell.

The Falcons have other intriguing pieces like junior Malay Rector, a quick, speedy talent who makes eye-catching plays. “Let me tell you, she has been a jewel. Malay is the most physical girl I have on the team. When she goes at it, she goes at it,” said Foddrell. “She is new to the game but she is going to be something special.”

Sophomore Sage Chestnut has also been starting as a guard-forward. “She’s starting to figure it out and we’re giving her more playing time,” said Foddrell.

“She’s a combo player. She has a little height so she can play forward and she can handle the ball well.”

The Falcons also have sophomore Jordyn Serey, who is one of the first subs off the bench; Maria La Rotta, a 6-foot-1 junior forward; junior Medipkew Kulang, who gives the Falcons aggressiveness off the bench; and junior Jaliya Hileman, who can spell Chienku at point guard.

Foddrell is also pleased with junior Zoe Corby, who gives the Falcons’ another shooter on the floor; junior Kate Coonce, a soccer player who can play forward; and junior Rueaa Ebrahim, who is a defensive specialist.

With 14 players and its recent history of success as 2022 district champs, Foddrell sees the program ascending. “When I first got here we had six players.

And they all stuck with me, then we grew to eight.

Now we’ve got a JV and we’ve got almost 30 players.

“We are at the beginning of the season and can still finish strong. It’s not how you start. It’s how you finish,” he said

Prysock’s 21 points lead Kettle Run girls over Fauquier, 46-30

By Peter Brewington

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

The sight of Ava Prysock’s high-arching 3-pointers swishing through the nets against Fauquier was a feast to the eyes if you were a Kettle Run girls basketball fan.

Some of Prysock’s shots flirted with touching the guide wire extending from the back of the backboard to the ceiling at Fauquier High.

PHOTO BY DOUG STROUD

Ava Prysock and the Cougars are 3-1.

“She’s always had that arc. She consistently has shot it that way and it consistently goes in,” said coach David Noonan.

The junior guard landed four triples in eight attempts en route to a career-high 21-point game as the Cougars exploded in the second half to beat Fauquier 46-30 on Dec. 6. Senior guard Erin Porter also had a huge game, scoring 15 points in the second half to finish with 18 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists and six blocks.

The night before beating the Falcons, the Cougars scored an historic first-ever win over longtime Northwestern District power Millbrook 46-32.

Asked if his girls were pleased with their 3-1 start, Noonan said, “Yes, yes, yes. Winning our county games is goal No. 1 and it sets the tone for the season.”

Against Millbrook, Porter had 16 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks.

Prysock had 15 points, six rebounds and five steals.

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HORSE BRIEFS RACE DATES GRANTED FOR COLONIAL, SHENANDOAH DOWNS The Virginia Racing Commission has approved 2024 spring harness dates for Shenandoah Downs. The Woodstock oval’s seven-week season runs April 6 to May 19, Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.

The fall meet is Sept. 14 to Oct. 27.

The four-day Shenandoah County Fair meet is Aug. 28 to 31.

The track offered spring racing for the first time in 2023. Betting will be available at the track for the Kentucky Derby on May 4 and the Preakness Stakes on May 18, along with other simulcast races.

Shenandoah Downs’ simulcast

signal goes out on Twinspires, TVG, Xpressbet and NYRAbets and at tracks and off-track parlors around the nation.

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It runs July 11 to Sept. 7, with racing every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

The grade 1 Arlington Million is set Aug. 10, with the grade 3 Virginia Derby anchoring the closing day card Sept. 7.

More than $700,000 in purses will pay daily. Steeplechases will be carded each week.

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• Pros and cons: While a lower sales price, potential for resale profit and a sense of personal satisfaction are certainly possible, there can also be a lot of unseen costs associated with buying a home that needs repair.

• Patience is required: Depending on the size of the renovation, a fixer-upper can take anywhere from a month to more than a year to

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ARRINGTON, from page 1 approved by the supervisors during their meeting Nov. 9 were agreements by the developer to trim about 100 homes from the project, to add a commercial district and to remove the age-restricted requirement.

“We’ve worked for the last couple of years with Fauquier County on the planning proposals,” Barnett told the Fauquier Times. As a result, he said, this project is “one of the best ‘coded’ developments that that could be put together for projects in Fauquier County.”

A development code contains the rules by which a project is to be built, applying to streets, lots, setbacks, building designs, parking, architectural styles, landscaping and more. The development will be a mix of craftsman, farmhouse and colonial styles.

To compensate for removing the age restrictions, the developer agreed that 25% of the homes will be built for wheelchair accessibility and with one bedroom and full bath on the main floor — attractive features for the elderly. If the development is absorbed by the town, 16 of the dwellings will be affordable housing, and a 25-acre portion of the 234-acre property will be set aside for commercial use.

At its Tuesday morning work session, the town council considered a resolution that described the project’s key elements and pledged that the town would help the developer gather information for a petition to join the town. The resolution also stated that there was “compelling justification” for the town to annex the property.

But the proposed resolution ran into resistance from council members who worried that its passage would cut out the town’s planning commission. Mayor Carter Nevill assured them that it would not, but newly elected Councilman Eric Gagnon (Ward 5) said he was concerned that the resolution would remove citizens from the pro-

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The Arrington development plans up to 270 new single-family and townhouses on about 234 acres on the outskirts of Warrenton. cess and influence the planning commission.

“It basically sends a wink and a nod to the planning commission that we approve this,” Gagnon said.

In response, the council members asked the town’s staff to add language to the resolution to clarify that the council merely approved of the process moving forward. The council was to take

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69 S. Fourth Street, Warrenton. $269,000

Hazegrov Farm Lane, Linden. $875,000

Bryant & Sons Inc. to Norfolk Southern Railway Co., 10.811 acres at 9249 Elk Run Road. $55,000

RFI CM LC to NVR Inc., 1.2478 acres on Forestdale Drive, Warrenton. $272,000

Carolyn Turner Austin Ashby to Brian K. Settler, 2 acres at 6539 Carter’s Run Road near Marshall. $50,000

Cliff Bruneau to Joseph Washington, 10 acres at 2144 Beaver Dam Road, Midland. $710,000

Jeremy Leff to Jessica Bridges, 7152 Westmoreland Drive, Warrenton. $640,000

Hannah S. Nilles to Julia Thierot, 5.2869 acres at 6675 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall/Orlean. $910,000

Surrey House LLC to Greenwich Homes LLC, Lots 1 and 2 off Greenwich Road and Lot 3 on Shadewell Court. $550,000 Al-Mara Farm Inc. to K2 Towers III LLC, 0.3186 acre at 5175 Germantown Road, Midland. $70,000 Guy Anthony Hinkler to William A. Stewart IV, 46.0432 acres at 12465 Elk Run Road, Midland. $860,000

Lee District

Angela Lynn McGinnis to Colin Schaefer, 9026 Randolph Circle, Bealeton. $387,000 Peggy A. Daniels to Sydney Christa Cooper, 0.7715 acre at 12251 Davis Road, Remington. $469,900

Center District

Scott District

NVR Inc. to Justyna Poweska, 0.6060 acre at 9895 Thoroughbred Road, Warrenton/New Baltimore. $1,055,970 Rose Haldeman to Marylou Feehan, Unit 112 at 6704 Holly Farm Lane, Warrenton. $380,000

FFC Properties LLC to Stephen Barkley, 4517 Appledale Court, Marshall. $305,000 Paul Mayon to Kristen Marie Luzier, 5.5664 acres at 5542 John Barton Payne Road, Marshall. $837,000

Joseph David Wheatley to Adalberto Cardoza Villanueva, 6905 Mill Valley Drive near Warrenton. $900,000

Marshall District

Clearview Farm Estates LLC to Maronda Homes of Virginia LLC, 1.4581 acres and 1.5420 acres on Piney Mountain Road, and 1.6063 acres on Wilson Road, Marshall District. $600,000

Upperville Properties LLC to Leah M. Masters, 89,237 sq. ft. at 9233 Patrick Street, Paris. $495,000

Mark Eugene Clarke to William B. Fletcher, 5.1963 acres at 8022 Riverside Farm Road, Marshall. $975,000

17/66 LLC to Broad Run LLC, 3.1120 acres in 17/66 Business Park, Marshall. $650,000

Robert B. Fake to 207-B Fernwood LLC, Unit 53-B at 207 Fernwood Place, Warrenton. $296,000

Elmeda M. Kitzmiller to Ethan J. Knapik, 0.1948 acre at 4256 Bishop Lane, Marshall. $380,000

David Dwight Pruiksma to Dalton C. O’Rourke, 0.4936 acre at 7131 Northampton Street, Warrenton. $405,000

Verne L. Bowers to Adrienne Elizabeth Rowles, 8.9765 acres at 6490 Fargo Lane, Warrenton. $665,000

Dorothea L. Cropp to Christopher Lee Putnam, 0.0574 acre at

Suzanne Meskell to Derek Wilson, 13.1030 acres at 13216

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Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | December 13, 2023 CALENDAR, from page 10 Info: 540-349-5814 Prayer What: Open Prayer Gathering When: Noon to 12:30 p.m.

Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Info: Personal prayer or for others; requests 540-349-5814 or https://www.scsm.tv/ contactus Exercise What: Tomba When: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Also on Saturday, Dec. 16 Where: Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St., Middleburg Info: Tom Sweitzer’s version of Zumba; 540687-6373

Friday, Dec. 15 Book Cellar What: Books, movies and music for all ages, sponsored by the Friends of Fauquier Library When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also on Saturday, Dec. 16 Where: John Barton Payne Building Basement, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton Volunteer: 540-341-3447

Saturday, Dec. 16 Star gazing What: C.M. Crockett Park Public Night for all ages When: 4 p.m.

Where: C.M. Crockett Park, 10066 Rogues Road, Midland Info: View the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers; dress warmly; don’t have to be a member of the club to attend; no pets allowed

Sunday, Dec. 17 Birds What: 24th annual The Plains/Airlie Christmas Bird Count for all ages When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton Registration: 540-341-3651 Info: Children must be accompanied by an adult; bring binoculars if available; survey the birds and their habitats Concert What: Piedmont Youth Symphony When: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Where: Liberty High School, 6300 Independence Ave., Bealeton Cost: $10 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/

FIXER-UPPER, from page 19

Financing

The Federal Housing Administration offers a 203k loan that allows borrowers to purchase a property while also financing the cost of rehabilitation.

Don’t over-improve

Consider how adjacent houses have been finished. If most have lower-end finishings, it’s probably not best to spend your money on granite countertops, copper bathroom fixtures and marble floors. Your fixer-upper should be in line with — or just slightly above — the standards of homes in your neighborhood.

Purchasing a home is probably one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. And while it may seem overwhelming, a fixer-upper can be a great way to get good value for your money. Do your homework; talk to professionals you trust; and make smart, informed decisions.

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december-concert-tickets-732803423767 Farming What: Farm Experience Interactive Tour When: 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Where: Silver Key Ranch, 11311 Barnes Road, Catlett Cost: $20 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ farm-experience-interactive-tourtickets-265673174617 Info: Meet the chickens, goats, cows and the guardian livestock; bottle feed a baby goat; hold a chicken; collect eggs and sample farm products Reading What: Paws to Read with K-9 Caring Angels for children ages 5 to 10 When: 2 to 3 p.m.

Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Info: Read aloud to trained and certified therapy dogs; a caregiver must be present; signed permission slip is required

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Monday, Dec. 18 Suicide What: Survivors for Life-Suicide Support Meeting When: 7 to 8 p.m.

Where: Encompass Community Supports, 15361 Bradford Road, Culpeper Info: Support group for those affected with loss of a loved one to suicide; Alan, 434-8258913 or arasmussen@rrcsb.org Art What: Art Cart for preschool and elementary children When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Info: Express creativity with the library’s art supplies Book club What: Marshall Evening Book Club When: 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Where: John Marshall Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Join meetings: deborah.cosby@ fauquiercounty.gov or 540-422-8527 Info: Holiday meeting

Tuesday, Dec. 19 Art What: Art Cart for preschool and elementary children When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester Drive, Warrenton Info: Express creativity with the library’s art supplies

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Obituaries

Sandy Byrd

Sandy B

Sandra Sandra (Sandy) Mims Byrd, age 81, passed away(Sandy) M peacefully on October 15, 2023 in Roanoke,peacefully Virginia on Octob a valiant fig after a valiant fight against Alzheimer's after disease. was born a Sandy was born a member of the OsageSandy Indian Nation on December 11, 1941 in Dallas, Nation Texas toon Decemb Thomas and Fayaline Mims (née Haynie) Thomas and was and Fayal the oldest the oldest of three girls. The family moved to of thre northern Virginia, where Sandy attendednorthern school, Virginia, graduating from Lee High School in Fairfax.graduating from Le OnM. November, 1 On November, 19 1960, she married Charles a recent Ai Byrd, a recent Air Force enlistee whom Byrd, she met when they were jus when they were just 15. Shortly after, they relocated Goldsboro, N to Goldsboro, North Carolina on Airto Force deployment where deployment where in 1962 Sandra gave birth to a daughter, daughter, Cindy. Eight years later after moving back Cindy. E northern shelater gaveanother birth to a son B to northern Virginia she gave birth to a sontoBobby, andVirginia two years son, Baxter, came bouncing along by surprise. son, Baxter, came bouncing along by surprise. wasmore a devoted mother She was a devoted wife and mother who wasShe never happywife thanand when she who was waswith caring for her Sheand ruled was caring for her family. She ruled the house a firm but family. fair hand, herthe house of motherly "I m oft-repeated words of motherly caution: "I oft-repeated may not findwords out today, I may caution: not outtotomorrow, I WILL find out," pro find out tomorrow, but I WILL find out," find proved be true onbut more occasions than the children (hertoown andHer the grandchi than the children (her own and the grandchildren) would care admit. and steady hand on th unwavering guidance and steady hand onunwavering the family'sguidance tiller ensured smooth in musician, rough seas.She loved piano music, was a lif sailing in rough seas.She loved music, was asailing lifelong and played organ for Beulah BaptistBaptist Church in Fai and organ for Beulah Baptist Church in and Fairfax as well as Marshall Church.

Noa matter where on shewhich lived there was Church. No matter where she lived there was always piano nearby she filled some The of her favorite she filled the house with some of her favorite songs the likehouse Clairewith de Lune, Sting, or any number of hymns.

Sting, or any number of hymns.

Hershe career centered around bookkeeping, an Her career centered around bookkeeping, and eventually became cafeteria manager Warrenton Jr. the High School from t manager at Warrenton Jr. High School from the midat1970s through 1980s, sheforwas faculty, staff, and stu where she was known by faculty, staff, and where students herknown ready by smile, humor, and infectious Therethat sheshe formed man and infectious laugh. There she formed many life-long laugh. friendships enjoyed for the rest of her life. enjoyed for the rest of her life.

At retirement, she and Charlie moved to No At retirement, she and Charlie moved to North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina just down the40road from where her mother re - just down the road from where her mother- retired some years earlier.

There welcomed andsurrounded friends alike, she tak they welcomed family and friends alike, she they taking great joyfamily in being by those she loved. by those she loved.

Sandy is survived by her husband of 62 yea Sandy is survived by her husband of 62 years, Charles M. Byrd of Roanoke, Virginia, son Bobbyand andtheir his wife Virginia, her son Bobby and his wife Abi (Sachs) alsoher of Roanoke, four Abi (Sach daughters Annabelle, Callie, Sophie and daughters Ellie; her Annabelle, son Baxter Callie, and hisSophie wife and Ell Chandra (Baker) and theiranddaughter Dessa Chandra (Baker) and their daughter Dessa of Meridian, Idaho; her grandsons Ryan Stewart and wife Alexandra, a grandsons Ryan Stewart and wife Alexandra, and Aiden Stewart of Charleston, South Carolina.

South Carolina.

Sandy wasStewart preceded in death Sandy was preceded in death by her daughter Cindy in 2013 andby herher daughte sisters Joan Britt in 2016 and Elaine Byrd insisters 2021. Joan Britt in 2016 and Elaine Byrd in 20 Obituaries

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Thomas RichardThomas BeaversRichar

Thomas Thomas Richard Beavers, 86 of The Plains, VA Richard passed away on Dec. 8, 2023 at his home. passed away on Dec HeVA wasa born on J He was born on June 12, 1937 in Warrenton, the late Ben son of the late Benjamin Franklin Beavers son andofLena Owens Beavers. In Owens Beavers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded preceded in death by his wife, Judith Peters Beaversin death b and his brother, Geo and his brother, George L. Beavers.

Beavers wa Mr. Beavers was a graduate of MarshallMr. High School and attended VMI for one year. He School workedand in attended the parts the parts department for the former Tom Frost Forddepartmen of for Warrenton and a of Warrenton and also served as a chauffeur Mr. Frost. He Frost. He then worked at Atlantic Research in then w Gainesville Gainesville until he moved to Texas working for until h different ch thirteen different chemical companies until thirteen retiring in as in a maintenan 1999 as a maintenance engineer with Total.1999 While he obtained a Bachelor's Degree in En Texas, he obtained a Bachelor's Degree inTexas, Environmental Science from Lamar University in Beaumont, TX in August 1972.

University in Beaumont, TX in August 1972. wassign an KD5CMI. amateur radio Tom was an amateur radio operator with Tom the call He operator was a with t member of of the Marshall Church member of Marshall Baptist Church and a member formerBaptist auxiliary of Theand a mem Plains Vol. Fire Department.

Plains Vol. Fire Department.

He isLynn survived by his daughters, Kar He is survived by his three daughters, Karen Beavers, of three The Plains, ReneBeavers Beavers, Lincoln, Tammy Rene Beavers, of Lincoln, NE, and Tammy Terri Robin ofof The Plains.NE, and Ter visitation heldaon Friday, Dec. 15 A visitation will be held on Friday, Dec. 15Afrom 10:00will AMbeuntil memorial service beginsMarshall, at 11:00 VA. AM at Marshall Baptist service begins at 11:00 AM at Marshall Baptist Church, lieubeofmade flowers, memorialBaptist contributions m In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions In may to Marshall Church or to The Plains Vol. Fire Department.

Church or to The Plains Vol. Fire Department.

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

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David Robert Wilcox

Ronald Irvin Shaffer

David Robert Wilcox, 82, of Warrenton, VA, died December 6, 2023, at UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center, Haymarket, VA. He was born on January 26, 1941, in Peoria, IL, to Robert Morton Wilcox and Alma Sherwood Wilcox of Minonk, IL. He was preceded in death by both parents and a son, Sean David Wilcox.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Eleanor Porter Wilcox, two sons, Robert (Tanya) Wilcox, Warrenton, VA, and Tony (Robin) Wilcox, Jamestown, TN., four grandchildren, Devyn Wilcox, Vienna, VA, Jessica (Jake) Roth, Richmond, VA, William Wilcox, Oakland, CA, and Elizabeth Wilcox, Fredericksburg, VA, and sisters Martha (Bob) Peyer, IL and Peggy Bullard, OK. He was a veteran of the US Army. He worked in sales his entire career with many companies, the last being Tactical & Survival Specialties in Harrisonburg, VA, where he retired at age 74. He was a former Boy Scout Leader with Troop 1471 of Warrenton, VA, where both sons became Eagle Scouts. He went to Philmont Scout Ranch with Scouts three times. He was a former member of the Remington Lions Club and went to the International Lions Club Convention in Hawaii in 1976, which became his and Eleanor's favorite vacation place. He went several times, going with his entire family for their 50th anniversary. After retirement, he became a Mason with Haymarket Lodge 313, Haymarket, VA. He was a member of the Warrenton Methodist Church and became active in Bethel United Methodist Church in the last several years.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA from 10 am to noon. The funeral services will start at noon. He will be laid to rest at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery next to his son Sean.

On Friday, December 8, 2023, Ronald Irvin Shaffer, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at the age of 82. Ron was born on May 27, 1941, Johnstown, PA to Howard and Elmira Shaffer. He graduated from Johnstown High School in 1959. After graduation, Ron worked for Bethlehem Steel at their mill in Johnstown. In 1961, Ron moved to Alexandria, VA to begin his career in the Federal Government. He worked for several agencies in the Federal Government for his entire career and retired from the Department of Energy in 1996.

On October 27, 1962, Ron married his high school sweetheart, Joyce Helen Cale, who preceded him in death. Ron and Joyce were married for 59 years. Ron and Joyce raised their children, Scott and Ronda, in Manassas, VA. Both Ron and Joyce were very active in the Greater Manassas Baseball League, where both of their children played baseball. Ron helped with the construction of the E.G. Smith Baseball Complex, which is still in use today.

Ron's passions were fishing, hunting, and golf. He spent most weekends in the woods, on a stream or on a golf course laughing with friends. From the late 1960's through 2017, he was a regular in the checkout line at Quantico Marine Corp Base where he did most of his deer hunting. He also enjoyed watching his grandsons, Tyler and Nathan, at their sporting events. He and Joyce were fixtures behind the backstop at Kettle Run High school watching Tyler play for the Cougars, and in the bleachers, watching Nathan play lacrosse. Both Ron and Joyce traveled all over the east coast to watch their grandsons play on their travel teams as well as visiting their daughter Ronda in Richmond, VA and Charlotte, NC where they loved going to races, concerts, and sporting events.

Ron is preceded in death by his parents Howard and Elmira Shaffer.

Ron is survived by his older brother Terry Shaffer of Johnsotwn, Pa. and children, Scott and Ronda, daughter-in-law Tammy and two grandsons Tyler and Nathan Shaffer.

A funeral service will be held at the Found and Sons Chapel at 850 Sperryville Pike in Culpeper, VA on Thursday, December 14th at 7 PM. The family will receive family and friends for one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wildlife Foundation of Virginia (https://www.vawildlife.org/donate). The "Additional Information" section on the donation form can be used to donate in Ron's name.

An online guestbook and tribute wall are available at www.foundandsons.com Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is serving the family.

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Grace Episcopal Church HOLY EUCHARIST SUNDAY SCHOOL Sundays 9 a.m.

Children & Adults 10 a.m.

5096 Grace Church Lane, Casanova (1 mile off Meetze Road) The Rev. Michael B. Guy, Priest (540) 788-4419 www.gracechurchcasanova.org

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Keith Morris Byergo, 94, of Warrenton, VA, passed away on November 22, 2023. He was born in Barnard, Missouri. Keith was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, as well as a loyal friend to many. He was full of both wisdom and joy. An accomplished agronomist Keith had a deep connection to the land and the people who tend it. He owned and managed his own farms from 1963 until his passing. He worked as an agronomist for the United States Agency for International Development from 1961 to 1980 serving in Iran, Bangladesh, Turkey and Vietnam. At USAID, he was honored for his leadership, concern for the rural poor, and his commitment to the small farmers of the world.

In addition to his career, Keith proudly served in the United States Air Force from September 1951, to

August 1954.

Keith was adventurous, curious and always optimistic. He loved dancing and music. He was a great traveler who connected with people from all walks of life.

An avid horseman, in retirement he enjoyed fox hunting and endurance racing.

Keith and his wife, Mary Margaret, were members and supporters of the American Endurance Ride Conference.

Keith was a faithful member of Grace Episcopal Church in The Plains, Virginia. His strong faith was an integral art pf his life.

Keith is survived by his three daughters and their families: Elaine M. Byergo, husband John Burghardt, children Nora Burghardt and Keith Burghardt; M. Barbara White, husband David White, children Megan White and Christopher White; Laura G. Byergo, husband Mark Willis.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 70 years, Mary Margaret Felton Byergo, who passed away on October 9, 2020.

A memorial service for Keith was held at Grace Episcopal Church, The Plains, Virginia, Saturday, December 2, 2023. Online condolences may be expressed at moserfuneralhome.com

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Laura K. Gouldthorpe

Delilah M. Sinclair

Laura Virginia Kline Gouldthorpe, 84 of Bealeton, VA passed away on Dec. 9, 2023 at Fauquier Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on October 24, 1939 a daughter of the late John Berlin Kline and Madeline Coffman Kline. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Kemper Gouldthorpe and her daughter, Debbie Gouldthorpe.

Laura was a beautician for 60 years working for Ruth's Hairstyling until its closing and then retired from Warrenton Plaza Hair Designs.

She is survived by her son, John Gouldthorpe; her brother, Raymond "Sonny" Kline; her sister, Ann (Jesse) Jenkins; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 2:00 PM at Liberty Community Church, Bealeton, VA. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Bealeton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lois Volunteer Fire Department.

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

Delilah M. Sinclair, 83, of Warrenton passed from this life into the arms of the Lord on December 4, 2023 at Blue Ridge Christian Home. She was born September 25, 1940, in Flint, Michigan, to the late Francis and Irene Phillips.

Delilah was a member of Warrenton Baptist Church and was church pianist and organist, and worked as a church secretary. In addition to music, she enjoyed participating in Christian Women's Club and Precept Bible Studies. She loved her many friends and extended family. Life priorities were family and her deep abiding faith in Christ.

She is survived by son Richard Charles Cottrell, Jr. and his wife Karen of Warrenton, and a grandson, Richard Charles Cottrell, III. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband Leslie G. Sinclair, Sr., former husband Richard Cottrell, Sr., son Gregory Alan Cottrell, grandson Andrew Cottrell, and brother Francis Phillips.

The family received friends on Sunday, December 10, 2023 from 3-5:00 p.m. at Moser Funeral Home of Warrenton, where the funeral service was held the next day, Monday, December 11, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Bright View Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the music department of Warrenton Baptist Church, 123 Main Street, Warrenton, VA 20186.

Online condolences may be expressed at moserfuneralhome.com.

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Patricia Anne Heywood Patricia Anne Heywood, 88, of Warrenton passed away on December 9, 2023 at Fauquier Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born April 28, 1935 in Warrenton to the late Timothy and Myrtle Freeman Conroy.

She is survived by her son, Peter Heywood, and a sister, Barbara Peyton in addition to her nephews, Tim Clatterbuck, Karl Clatterbuck, and niece, Kathy Clatterbuck Russo, as well as by her cousin, Warren Rollins.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Katherine Kalmbach.

The family will receive friends on Monday, December 18, 2023, from 6-8:00 p.m. at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton, VA. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 271 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186 on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

Interment will follow at Warrenton Cemetery.

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

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Kris Kehoe Southwick In loving memory of Kris Kehoe Southwick, 47, of Warrenton, Virginia, who passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Fauquier Hospital.

Born on January 31, 1976, in Little Rock, Arkansas, Kris was the beloved son of Curtis and Karlyn Kehoe Southwick.

Survived by his devoted wife of 19 years, Alicia Southwick, and their children Clay (16), Emory (14), and Cyrus (7), Kris is also remembered by his mother, Karlyn, brother Zach of Stafford, Virginia, and Aunt Renee of Ashfield, Massachusetts. He leaves behind a large and loving family in Arkansas.

Kris earned his bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Radford University in 1998. A dedicated patriot, he served as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps, completing tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Kris continued his service for over 18 years, working as a Federal Agent with the State Department and Homeland Security.

Beyond his professional achievements, Kris showcased exceptional tenacity in athletics, completing 19 United States Marine Corps Marathons and various triathlons, including an Iron Man. He passionately shared his love for sports by mentoring and coaching youth in Fauquier County.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Eastwood, 6195 Eastwood Drive, Warrenton, Virginia. Military honors will accompany his final resting place at Quantico National Cemetery at 1 pm on December 19, 2023.

The depth of Kris's impact, the lives he touched, and the positive change he inspired are a testament to a life well-lived—a legacy that will endure in the hearts and minds of all who were fortunate enough to know him. May he rest in eternal peace.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests contributions to the Pat Tillman Foundation in Kris's memory, honoring his dedication to service and education.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.moserfuneralhome.com

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Catherine Elaine Bohi Catherine Elaine Bohi, age 84, a resident of Warrenton, Virginia passed away at Prince William Hospital, Manassas on December 4, 2023.

She devoted her life around her husband and children as she was a loving homemaker for many years. She had a heart for volunteering at Holy Family Catholic Church and the Red Cross, just to name a few.

Catherine was a well known antique dealer in Northern Virginia with her late husband, Robert Thomas Bohi.

She was predeceased by her husband, Robert, her parents, Francis C. Faunce and Catherine E. Fitchett; two brothers, Martin and Morris Fitchett and many cousins.

She is survived by her children, Mary Riley and her husband, Jim of Warrenton, VA, Robert D. Bohi and his wife, Sally of Apex, NC and Kathy Bohi and Lil Cooper of Myrtle Beach, SC, along with many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by one brother, Michael Fitchett of Perry, MI. A private funeral mass and burial will be held by the family.

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Richard Allen Wormcke Richard Allen Wormcke, age 94 of Gainesville, VA passed away peacefully at his home on December 6, 2023. He was born on February 22, 1929 in Washington, D.C. to the late John Henry Wormcke and Isabelle Broaddus Wormcke.

Richard was an avid hobbyist with a wide range of talents, some of which included Civil War relics, hunting, and recently took up coloring. He was honored to serve his country in the United States Air Force for four years, before beginning a career as an Engraver for the Geological Survey. He ended up working there for 39 years. Richard truly enjoyed and lived his retirement to the fullest.

In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his children: Bryan Wormcke (Maureen) and Melissa Hyatt (Marvin); grandchildren, Bryan Wormcke, Reva Hyatt and Lee Ann Hyatt; and great grandchildren: Marley Grace Wormcke and Riley Wormcke; and his precious feline companion, Joy. Richard will be laid to rest in Culpeper National Cemetery privately.

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Gwendolyn Elayne Churchill

Lewis

Gwendolyn Elayne Lewis Churchill, 77, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2023.

She was raised in Warrenton, Virginia, daughter of the late William H. Lewis, Sr. and Clara Washington Lewis. A 1967 graduate of Virginia State College (now University), she married Ellington E. Churchill on August 19, 1967. From this union, they bore and raised three beautiful children, Ellington Jr. (EC), Michele, and John, and both worked as educators in the Anne Arundel County Public School System.

Gwendolyn is survived by her husband of 56 years, Ellington, their children, Ellington Jr. (Shareese), Michele, and John (Angela); their grandchildren, Jina, Malik, Jonathan, Alana, Aiden, Isabella, and Avery; her siblings, A. Lorraine Jones, Linda Lewis, William Lewis, Jr., sister-in-law Shirley Churchill Wood, as well as a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and loved ones.

She is preceded in death by her beloved sister, Julia Lewis-Wai. During her decades as an elementary school teacher, she was a mentor to many, even volunteering in the classroom after retirement. She loved her church family and spent many hours volunteering in her home church, Metropolitan United Methodist Church, in Severn, MD. In her spare time, she loved all things related to nature, gazing at the stars, and spending time with friends and family. She will be dearly and deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, December 16, 2023, from 10 am until 11 am service time at First Baptist Church, 39 Alexandria Pike, Warrenton, VA, 20186. Rev. Dr. Dwayne Brown will officiate and Rev. Vinicent Holland will deliver the eulogy.

Interment will be in Warrenton Cemetery.

Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com

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THE MEANING OF COINS ON GRAVES

ATTORNEY AT LAW

Coins are placed on the graves of military servicemembers to show their family that someone stopped to pay their respects. This practice began during the Roman Empire, when inserting a coin in the mouth of a fallen solider was believed to ensure their crossing into the afterlife.

A similar idea was popularized during the Vietnam war to show a service member’s family you had visited their grave without having to contact them directly, to avoid engaging in divergent politics surrounding the war. Each coin has a different meaning.

A penny means you visited. A nickel means you trained together in boot camp. A dime means you served together. And a quarter signifies you were there when they died.

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

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Dr. Robert FitzSimons Stickley Dr. Robert FitzSimons Stickley (Dr. Bob), loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on December 2nd, 2023, at his home in Christiansburg, Virginia. Born on January 29th, 1951, in Asheville, North Carolina, he dedicated his life to his family, and to bettering the human condition.

Fortunate to have lived numerous places in his early years while his father was in the Army, his fondest childhood memories were those he made in Greece. Joining the Boy Scouts at this time provided him with many of the moral attributes he carried throughout his life.

Upon returning to the United States in 1967, his family took up roots in Winchester, Virginia where he attended James Wood High School. He then went on to study at the University of Virginia for both undergraduate and medical school. During this time, he met the love of his life and wife of 51 years, Sharon, as well as many lifelong friends. After medical school, he completed his residency at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital at the University of Michigan.

Dr. Stickley returned to Virginia, practicing pediatrics in Warrenton with the business he established, Child Health Associates, and then again in Radford with New River Valley Pediatrics. He devoted his life to medicine and was proud to serve the small communities which he chose to call home. He cherished working alongside the myriad doctors, nurses, and medical professionals, all of whom he respected so much, during his rewarding career. Philanthropic by nature, he took it upon himself to mentor UVA nurse practitioners and sponsor medical initiatives in Africa.

With fine woodworking as a passion, he was always eager to design furniture in the Craftsman style for family and friends. As a lifelong British car enthusiast, he often spent long nights in his garage working on his beloved Austin-Healey. When he wasn’t busy as a physician, he loved to take his friends and family traveling to beautiful natural places around the globe.

Dr. Robert FitzSimons Stickley is survived by his wife Sharon Smallridge Stickley, his daughter Anna Stickley Harrison (husband Matthew) of Charlottesville, his son Robert Smallridge Stickley of Richmond, and his son Dr. Samuel FitzSimons Stickley (wife Emily) of Urbana, IL. He shared a special connection with his granddaughter, Emma Lillian Harrison. He is preceded in death by his mother Anne Sabina FitzSimons, for whom he cared deeply. He is survived by his father, Dr. William Sproul Stickley (wife Betty) who instilled in him an industrious mindset and a value for education. He is predeceased by his brother, Edward Lee Stickley. He held his maternal uncle, William Huger FitzSimons, in a highest regard, as he did his cousin Jennifer FitzSimons.

He also had a special affinity for his in-laws, the Koonce and Smallridge families of Winchester, Virginia, who provided a loving family for him.

Dr. Stickley lived a full, peaceful life and, in every of his endeavors, strove to make the world a better place than he found it. Gracious, loyal, kind, and gentle, he will be missed by all of those who knew him.

A visitation for the local community is scheduled for Tuesday, December 12th, 2023, from 4:00 – 7:00 pm, at Mullins Funeral Home in Radford, Virginia. A celebration of life for friends and family will be held at his home in the summer of 2024. In lieu of flowers, his family kindly asks that you consider donating to the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

The Stickley family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Virginia. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com.

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Andrew Harrison Champ, Jr.70, of Sumerduck, VA, passed December 7, 2023.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 18, 2023, 11:00 am, at Silver Hill Baptist Church, 13323 Silver Hill Road, Bealeton, VA, 22712.

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Reginald Douglas Yates, 68, of Remington, VA, passed December 1, 2023.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 15, 2023, 12:00 pm, at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 4487 Ebenezer Church Road, Midland, VA, 22728.

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E d/KE >>z Z K'E/ Ͳ t Z t/EE/E' h d/KE Z^ ^/E ϭϵϳϮ Public Notices VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FAUQUIER COUNTY IN RE: MIA JULISSA CABRERA ESLAVA, DOB: 02/20/2007 MARCO ANTONIO CABRERA ESLAVA, DOB: 05/07/2014 MARIANA ESLAVA GAMBOA, Petitioner, vs.

MARCO ANTONIO CABRERA CARMONA, Respondent.

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

It is further ORDERED that the foregoing portion of this Order be published once a week for four consecutive weeks in Fauquier Times, a newspaper having general circulation in Fauquier County, Virginia.

ENTERED the 16th day of November, 2023.

James E. Plowman, Clerk/Judge I ask for this: William D. Ashwell, Esq. VSB: 83131 Ashwell & Ashwell, PLLC; 21 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, VA 20186 Phone: 540-991-9100; Facsimile 571-762-1310; wda@ashwell.law Counsel for Petitioner

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NOTICE OF FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2023, in the Warren Green Building at 10 Hotel Street in Warrenton, Virginia, and will hold a regular meeting and public hearings at 6:30 p.m. in the same location on the following: 1. DESIGNATION OF HERO’S BRIDGE AS A TAX-EXEMPT ENTITY - A public hearing to consider a personal property tax exemption request for Herro’s Bridge, beginning January 1, 2024. (Janelle Downes, :[HɈ 2. DESIGNATION OF THE CORTONA FOUNDATION AS A TAX-EXEMPT ENTITY - A public hearing to consider a real estate tax exemption request for The Cortona Foundation, beginning January 1, 2024. ,YPJ 4H`IHJO *VTTPZZPVULY VM [OL 9L]LU\L 3. DESIGNATION OF THE PATH FOUNDATION AS A TAX-EXEMPT ENTITY - A public hearing to consider a real estate tax exemption request for The Path Foundation, beginning January 1, 2024. (Eric 4H`IHJO *VTTPZZPVULY VM [OL 9L]LU\L 4. SPECIAL PERMIT SPPT-23-020532, JERRY AND KIM COOPER (OWNERS) / JERRY COOPER (APPLICANT) - COOPER TOURIST HOME – An application for a Category 3 Special Permit to operate a Tourist Home. The property is located at 12581 Hume Road, Hume, 4HYZOHSS +PZ[YPJ[ 705 (KHT :OLSSLUILYNLY :[HɈ 5. SPECIAL EXCEPTION SPEX-23-020712, JACK WAYNE CARROLL, JR. AND SHERRIE SCHAFER CARROLL (OWNERS) / JACK WAYNE CARROLL, JR. (APPLICANT) - 5115 BRYDON COURT – An application for a Category 20 Special Exception to allow HU HS[LYUH[P]L KPZJOHYNL Z`Z[LT [V YLWSHJL HU L_PZ[PUN MHPSLK KYHPUÄLSK The property is located at 5115 Brydon Court, Warrenton, Scott Dis[YPJ[ 705 2HP[S`U >VYSL` :[HɈ 6. A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FY 2024 ADOPTED BUDGET - During the December 14, 2023 work sessions, county and school Z[HɈ ^PSS WYLZLU[ HU V]LY]PL^ VU [OL /LHS[O 0UZ\YHUJL -\UK HUK HKKPtional state school funding. The Code of Virginia, §15.2-2507, requires a public hearing when amendments to the budget exceed 1% of total expenditures, which for FY 2024 totals $4,197,395, and presented reX\LZ[Z ^PSS L_JLLK [OPZ HTV\U[ 4HSSVY` :[YPISPUN :[HɈ 7. A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FY 2024 ADOPTED BUDGET BASED ON FY 2023 CARRYOVER - During the December 14, 2023 ^VYR ZLZZPVUZ Z[HɈ ^PSS WYLZLU[ HU V]LY]PL^ VM -@ `LHY LUK with recommendations for appropriations and transfers of undedicated funds to the FY 2024 budget. The Code of Virginia, §15.2-2507, requires a public hearing when amendments to the budget exceed 1% of total expenditures, which for FY 2024 totals $4,197,395, and WYLZLU[LK YLX\LZ[Z ^PSS L_JLLK [OPZ HTV\U[ 4HSSVY` :[YPISPUN :[HɈ *VWPLZ VM [OL HIV]L ÄSLZ HYL H]HPSHISL MVY YL]PL^ I` JVU[HJ[PUN [OL )VHYK VM :\WLY]PZVYZ» VɉJL 4VUKH` [OYV\NO -YPKH` ! H T [V ! W T I` JHSSPUN Interested parties wishing to be heard on any of the above are encouraged to send written correspondence in advance of the meeting to 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, VA 20186, or by e-mail to BOS@fauquiercounty.gov prior to December 14, 2023. Citizens wishing to appear in person should arrive prior to the start time of the meeting. Comments are limited to three minutes. The meeting is also livestreamed at http://fauquier-va.granicus. com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1.

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Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | December 13, 2023

LEGAL NOTICES TOWN OF WARRENTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the Town of Warrenton will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 21 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia, on the following item(s): 1. Special Use Permit 2023-03 226 E. Lee Street Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) - The Owner/Applicant, James and Nell Lawrence, are seeking a Special Use Permit to construct an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) by converting an existing barn into a residence of approximately 985 – 1049 square feet. The 1.3 acre property is zoned R6 (Residential) and is located within the Historic District. The Future Land Use Map designates the property in the Old Town Character District as Medium Density. GPIN 6984-524022-000 2. ZOTA 2023-01 Reduce the Setback Requirement for Telecommunication Towers in the PSP (Public Semi Public) – The Applicant, Arcola Towers Inc, is requesting a Zoning Text Amendment (ZOTA) for Zoning Ordinance Section 9-18.10 Setbacks be revised so that the setback requirement is reduced for telecommunication towers located in the Public-Semi-Public (PSP) District, so as to require less than 100 percent of the height of the tower to the property boundary. The proposed text amendment to Section 9-18.10 would apply to all properties located within the PSP District.

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. Information is available for viewing on the Town website www.warrentonva.gov. If there are any questions, please call 540-347-1101 or visit Town Hall located at 21 Main Street, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Town of Warrenton does not discriminate on the basis of disability 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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VIRGINIA: IN THE GENERAL DISTRICT COURT OF FAUQUIER COUNTY IN RE: TWO LARGE CALVES: ONE WHITE FACE BLACK BODY ANGUS AND ONE WHITE FACE RED BODY HEREFORD

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The owner of the two large calves further described herein shall take notice that on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 1:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the case may be heard, the Fauquier County General District Court, located at 6 Court Street, Warrenton, Virginia, will conduct a hearing.

The purpose of the hearing is to consider the petition of the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors, ex rel. Fauquier County Sheriff's Office, Animal Control Division ("Petitioner"), filed pursuant to Code of Virginia § 3.2-6569 to determine whether two calves, further described herein, were abandoned. The Court will further decide whether Petitioner shall have the authority to dispose of the two calves pursuant to subsection D of § 3.2-6546 of the Code of Virginia. The two calves were located by Petitioner on November 30, 2023 at 9:53 a.m. at 2035 Aquia Road in Midland, Fauquier County, Virginia. One is a white face black body Angus and the other one is a white face red body Hereford, approximately 1 year old and in good condition. Petitioner seized the two large calves with the consent of the State Veterinarian and impounded them at the property where they were found. The owner of the two large calves is hereby notified of the hearing and of the need to appear at the hearing to protect their interests. For inquiries, call Petitioner at (540) 347-3300. Ask for Deputy Barker. Published by Petitioner pursuant to the authority in Code of Virginia §§ 3.2-6555 and 3.2-6569.

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TRUSTEE'S SALE 10319 MICHAEL RYAN RD BEALETON, VA 22712 In execution of the Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $382,475.00, dated January 9, 2006, and recorded in Deed Book 1198, Page 1888 in Fauquier County land records, the appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the entrance to the Circuit Court for Fauquier County, Virginia, 29 Ashby Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186-3202 on January 10, 2024 at 12:15 pm, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and more particularly described as follows: RESIDUE OF PARCEL 1, CONSISTING OF 7.0000 ACRES, AS SHWON ON THAT CERTIAN PLAT OF H.C. MORTON, LAND SURVEYOR (LICENSE NO. 1568), DATED JANUARY 28, 2005, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AND MADE PART OF DEED RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 1181 AT PAGE 63 AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA. TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO USE 50' RIGHT-OF-WAY MICHAEL RAYN DRIVE AS SHOWN ON PLAT RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 1092 AT PAGE 1421. AND BEING THE SAME PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY DEED DATED AUGUST 25, 2005 AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 1181 AT PAGES 63-72.

The property and improvements will be sold in "as is" physical condition without warranty of any kind.

TERMS OF SALE: A non-refundable bidder's deposit of 10% of the sale price or 10% of the original principal amount of the subject Deed of Trust, whichever is lower, by cashier's or certified check required at time of sale except for the party secured by the Deed of Trust. Risk of loss on purchaser from date and time of auction. Balance of the purchase price must be paid by cashier's check within 15 days from sale date. Except for Virginia Grantor tax, all settlement costs and expenses are purchaser's responsibility. Taxes are pro-rated to the date of sale.

Purchaser is responsible for obtaining possession of the property. If purchaser defaults, deposit may be forfeited and property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser who shall be liable for any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs, expenses and attorney's fees of both sales. If Trustee does not convey title for any reason, purchaser's sole remedy is return of deposit without interest. This sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan secured by the Deed of Trust including but not limited to determining whether prior to sale a bankruptcy was filed, a forbearance, repayment or other agreement was entered into or the loan was reinstated or paid off; in any such event this sale shall be null and void and purchaser's sole remedy shall be return of deposit without interest. This communication is from a debt collector and is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE: RAS Trustee Services, LLC, 4012 Raintree Road, Suite 100A, Chesapeake, Virginia 23321 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: RAS Trustee Services, LLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 11350 McCormick Road, Executive Plaza I, Suite 302 Hunt Valley, Maryland 21031 (844) 442-2150 (470) 321- 7112

NOTICE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS OPENING Notice is hereby given that the 20th Judicial Circuit Court of Virginia will make an appointment to fill an opening on the Fauquier County Board of Zoning Appeals.

BZA members serve five-year terms and are responsible for hearing and deciding applications for variances, appeals of the Zoning Administrator's determinations, and applications for interpretation of the zoning map when uncertainty exists about a zoning district boundary location, as set forth in the Zoning Ordinance.

The BZA meets once a month, as needed.

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Interested residents desiring to apply for this appointment shall, no later than 4:00 p.m. on December 21, 2023, send their résumé to Chief Judge Douglas L. Fleming, Jr., Fauquier County Circuit Court; 29 Ashby Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186; or by email entitled "BZA Application" to alejandra.rueda@loudoun.gov.

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The Court will contact those residents submitting résumés for an interview at a later time, if necessary. Questions about the Board of Zoning Appeals and its function may be directed to the Fauquier County Department of Community Development, Planning Office at (540) 422-8210, or visit the BZA webpage.

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