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School division, county supervisors at odds over funding bonuses for school employees

By Colleen LaMay

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

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School board member Stephanie Litter-Reber spoke at Thursday night’s board of supervisors meeting, asking that supervisors allocate carryover funding for school personnel bonuses.

The Fauquier County School Division and county supervisors are at odds over how to fund tax-free bonuses of $250 to $1,000 to teachers and all other school employees.

Many in the school division — the largest employer in Fauquier County — were expecting the bonuses in December, but that timeline looks increasingly out of reach.

The school board recommended the bonuses in October. That’s because the Virginia General Assembly in June approved the one-time windfall for some schoolteachers and aides in

every school division statewide. However, state funding for the bonuses fell far short — because it only covered some positions — leaving localities to make up the difference from local tax dollars or by re-allocating money in their existing budgets.

Supervisors said they can take no action on the county’s carryover funds until Dec. 21, when its annual audit is final, but they say the school division can act on its own before then if it chooses. The school board took no action on bonuses at its meeting Monday, Dec. 12.

See FUNDING, page 6

Town council will hold public hearing on data center in January unless Amazon requests delay

By Coy Ferrell

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

See HEARING, page 18

The Virginia General Assembly in its fiscal 2023 budget allocated $1.08 million to Fauquier County for school division bonuses, but the school board wants an additional $1.9 million to distribute to all employees, not just teaching and instructional aid positions the state considers “essential.”

The school board would like everyone to get a bonus. It also wants to pay the taxes on all the bonuses so that school employees don’t have to.

Bealeton man sentenced to 14 years for sexually abusing two children

By Robin Earl

Mayor Carter Nevill indicated Tuesday morning that the Warrenton Town Council will hold a public hearing next month on Amazon’s data center application unless Amazon asks for a postponement.

The town planning commission will hold its own public hearing Dec. 20 and could vote to recommend approval or denial of the application at that point. However, the town council has the final authority on zoning applications.

Typically, the planning commission makes a recommendation on a special use permit after a public hearing. After the commission votes, the town council takes up

Follow the money

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Naughty or nice?

During a drive-by Christmas parade at Fauquier Health Rehabilitation & Nursing Center on Dec. 8, Santa Claus of Just BeClaus LLC, asks a resident if she has been “good” this year.

A judge sentenced a 52-yearold Bealeton man to 14 years in prison for sexually abusing two Emilio Guevara children when Santos they were 5 and 8 years old. The defendant, Emilio Guevara Santos, had faced up to 20 years on each of two felony sexual battery convictions.

After a two-day trial last year, a jury convicted Guevara Santos on one of the charges. At a hearing Thursday, Dec. 8, he entered an Alford plea to a second charge - related to his abuse of a second child. An Alford plea means that he maintains his innocence while acknowledging there is enough evidence to convict him.

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Megan Nagel is having her cake and eating it too Aimée O’Grady

Special to the Fauquier Times

Like a cream puff that has inflated beyond its intended size, Haute Cakes has had to find a new home to contain its growing list of pastry items and services.

Baking since she was 5 years old, Megan Nagel’s Haute Cakes has been an Old Town Warrenton pastry shop for more than four years. Her customers’ favorites include Haute Cake’s wintery hot chocolate bombs and her assortment of macarons, available throughout the year.

The little pink shop was quaint at 590 square feet, located just off Main Street, and it will always be a part of Haute Cakes’ story. It was ideal for a budding baker, but not for one that has continued to grow. “We moved because we had to,” said Nagel. “We ran out of space. We used every inch of our bakery, but there was more we could offer with more space.”

Nagel was in the market for a new shop for some time but would move on only one condition. “I didn’t want to leave Old Town Warrenton -- it has become Haute Cakes’ home. We love being a part of this community for so many reasons,” she said.

Nagel, born and raised in Fauquier County, thinks that “Old Town has grown up a lot in the last decade.

It’s refreshing to see Old Town making changes that positively impact its

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Megan Nagel, owner of Haute Cakes in Old Town Warrenton, is making the most of her bigger space. local businesses to be,” she said.

Haute Cakes and local econOne of the bigWhere: 92 Main St., Warrenton omy, as well as Hours: Monday, closed; Tuesday, ger perks of the the people that noon to 6 p.m.; Wednesday to new location is live, shop and the large parking Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; work here. We Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. lot out back. have so much Website: hautecakespastryshop.com The new locato offer, and it’s tion also comes Facebook: facebook.com/ great to see us with lots of room hautecakespastry ‘on the map’ as a Instagram: @hautecakespastyshop to display colordestination.” ful seasonal conSo, Nagel fections. “The packed up but didn’t travel far. “We new bakery counter is over 35 feet are a half block away at 92 Main St., long -- and you better believe we are where Gloria’s Listening Room used filling that with more sprinkles than

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Currently available and perfect for the holiday season is the Macaron of the Month Club. “We offer gourmet macarons every month in flavors that aren’t offered in the store,” she said.

A list of baking workshops is also under way that are sure to include holiday cookie and cake classes.

Looking ahead to next summer, Haute Cakes will bring back its summer baking camps.

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Bealeton woman accused of beating her daughters may avoid conviction

By Coy Ferrell

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

A 34-year-old Bealeton woman may avoid a criminal conviction after allegedly beating two of her children with a power cord. A judge on Dec. 8 approved an agreement between the prosecutors and the defendant that would have one remaining criminal charge dismissed in two years if the defendant complies with terms of her probation.

As part of the deal, prosecutors agreed to drop two felony assault charges against Karen Aravia Ayala, who now faces a single count of misdemeanor assault. A three-page proffer of facts stated that Aravia Ayala beat her daughters, then 17 and 14, with a “power cord for an iron” late last year after they attended a high school basketball game without her permission. Aravia Ayala did not object to the allegations prosecutors submitted, and Circuit Judge James Plowman ruled the evidence is “sufficient for a finding of guilt.”

One of the girls’ backs bled from the beating, according to prosecutors. Aravia Ayala then allegedly “invited her Karen Aravia two sons to view ‘how [she] left their Ayala backs.’”

Several days later, Aravia Ayala allegedly told her daughter that “you deserved it, but I can’t use [a] cord anymore because [the girls’ stepfather] said I can’t hit you with [a] cord, [so] I’ll find something else to hit you with.”

Several people wrote letters to the court in support of Aravia Ayala. Her current husband called the actions “completely out of character,” and her pastor said that Aravia Ayala is “incredibly remorseful” for the incident.

As part of the agreement with prosecutors, Aravia Ayala is required to complete parenting and anger-management classes, not break the law and not beat her children.

Failure to comply could result in a conviction on the assault charge.

Warrenton man flees from sheriff’s deputy Just before midnight Dec. 9, a Warrenton man fled from police on foot after a brief car chase that ended with a crash. Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Marcus Williams 39, Warrenton.

Williams was charged with felony eluding police; driving with a revoked license; having no taillights on his vehicle; reckless driving; and failing to stop at a stop sign, according to a sheriff’s office spokesperson.

The incident began as a deputy was conducting traffic enforcement.

The deputy saw a white Chevrolet Tahoe southbound on the eastern bypass without taillights. The vehicle turned onto Meetze Road, where the deputy made a traffic stop.

The spokesperson said that as the deputy approached, the vehicle first lurched forward and then took off fast on Duhollow Road toward Warrenton Chase subdivision. The deputy followed the vehicle with the squad car’s lights and sirens activated.

The driver of the vehicle stayed on Duhollow Road at speeds exceeding 70 mph in a 35-mph zone. The vehicle Marcus Williams appeared to turn right on Frytown Road, but as the deputy slowed down to safely pass through the intersection, he lost sight of the vehicle.

The vehicle was found during a brief search of the area. The driver had been unable to make the turn and ran into a ditch and into the woods, the spokesperson said.

The driver was not in the vehicle and apparently fled the crash scene on foot.

Additional deputies and K9 units arrived. Williams was identified as the driver of the vehicle and arrested at his nearby home.

Williams is being held at the Adult Detention Center, according to the sheriff’s office spokesperson.

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Warrenton woman pleads guilty to selling fentanyl in connection with fatal overdose A 40-year-old Warrenton woman pleaded guilty last week to selling the drugs that caused the fatal overdose of Lydia McGarry last year. McGarry’s husband, Kenneth Olenslager, pleaded guilty earlier this year to manslaughter for providing the drugs to his wife.

Amanda Ros met Olenslager at the Warrenton Wawa and sold him what he believed was heroin, according to a document submitted by prosecutors outlining the evidence in the case. The substance was later tested and revealed to be fentanyl — not heroin — but prosecutors have not indicated whether they believe Ros knew this. There is no indication where Ros obtained the

Bealeton man sentenced to 14 years for sexually abusing 2 children SANTOS, from page 1 Guevara Santos sexually abused one of the children in 2019 when they were 8 years old, according to prosecutors. The child reported the abuse to a school guidance counselor after attending a school-sponsored “Hugs and Kisses” assembly, which educates elementary school children about appropriate and inappropriate touching. The victim told the guidance counselor that the accused had abused them repeatedly over the course of at least a year and that they hadn’t told their mother because they were afraid she would yell at them.

The second victim came forward to investigators soon after. They reported that the accused had sexually abused them “multiple times” in 2010 and 2011, when they were 5 years old. They said they didn’t tell anyone about the abuse because they were young and “didn’t really understand,” according to investigators.

Abigail Owens, who prosecuted the case with Roshni Dhillon, asked Circuit Judge James Plowman to sentence Guevara Santos to a combined 40-year active prison sentence — the maximum allowed under the law. She cited Guevara Santos’ “disordered thinking,” his “predatory behavior” and his continued denials that he did anything wrong.

He’s called the victims and their mothers liars, she said, noting he had referred to one of the child’s clothing as “provocative” and called one of their mothers “promiscuous” — and, therefore, untrustworthy.

Guevara Santos “is constantly sexualizing females — adult females and minor females,” Owens said.

Plowman agreed that the state sentencing guidelines — which based on a pre-sentence report called for a maximum prison term of 6 1/2 years — were not “sufficient” because of the seriousness of the offenses and his refusal to accept guilt. “There is language [in the psychosexual report] where you are minimizing the contact that was alleged to have occurred,” Plowman told Guevara Santos.

drugs, which she sold to Olenslager for $250.

After using some of the substance at the Wawa, Olenslager Amanda Ros returned to the Red Roof Inn, where the couple lived, and gave it to his wife. McGarry used it and died from an overdose about three hours later, according to investigators.

Olenslager was sentenced to two years in prison — plus a suspended sentence of three years — for his role in McGarry’s death.

Ros will be sentenced by a judge in March.

Hotline for sexual assault victims

The Fauquier County Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy Program maintains a 24hour hotline for victims of sexual assault or domestic violence and provides on-site crisis services and long-term case management.

Victims of sexual assault — and those who have witnessed it — are encouraged to call 540-4228460. All services are voluntary, confidential and available regardless of age, ethnicity, race, religion or gender identity.

More resources are available through the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance at vsdvalliance.org or by calling 800-838-8238. Hablan español.

But Plowman, who presided over last year’s jury trial, also acknowledged that by pleading to the charge he spared “one of these victims the trauma of going to trial.”

Plowman added a 26-year suspended prison term to the sentence and ordered Guevara Santos to spend 13 years on supervised probation after his release. A judge could send Guevara Santos back to prison for up to the entire suspended term if he violates his probation.

Guevara Santos’ defense attorney, Bradley Chase, asked Plowman for a sentence within the guidelines, arguing that Guevara Santos “has been an extraordinary citizen … in every other aspect of his life.” Chase repeatedly emphasized his client’s involvement in church as a “born again Pentecostal Christian,” calling him a “pillar of that community.”

While acknowledging that his client “hasn’t taken tremendous strides … since he was arrested for this offense,” Chase argued that the Alford plea is “a start” to taking responsibility. Chase added that Guevara Santos had worked hard his entire adult life to support his children and their mothers. Several members of his family were in the gallery to support him at the sentencing hearing.

Guevara Santos declined to speak on his own behalf when the judge gave him an opportunity.

Reach Coy Ferrell at cferrell@ fauquier.com

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Supervisors approve Columbia Gas POD site The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 last week to approve a zoning application from Columbia Gas to build a new natural gas point of delivery facility on Riley Road east of Warrenton.

A similar facility has been located about 1,000 feet away for more than five decades, but neighbors argued that Columbia couldn’t be trusted to build a new facility to safe standards.

Supervisors Holder Trumbo (Scott District) and Rick Gerhardt

(Cedar Run District) opposed the resolution.

Columbia serves more than 1,600 homes, businesses and other institutions — including two public schools — from the existing facility but says that the existing POD’s age means that its safety and reliability could begin to deteriorate in the coming years. The TransCanada natural gas pipeline runs along Riley Road and provides the gas for Columbia customers.

Remington Town Council to consider eliminating town vehicle decals The town of Remington will hold a public hearing Monday, Dec. 19, on whether to eliminate the requirement that town residents buy town decals and display them on their vehicles. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. at Remington Town Hall, 105 East Main St. Currently, residents must buy town decals for each of their vehicles every year. The decals — which cost $25 for a regular vehicle, $1 for an antique vehicle, $15 for a motorcycle and $12.50 for vehicle owners who are senior citizens — are used to confirm that only town

residents use town dumpsters. Carol Stalter, Remington Town treasurer, said that the decal was also a way for police to determine if residents had their vehicle(s) garaged in the correct jurisdiction with the Department of Motor Vehicles.

The money collected for the decals was deposited in the town’s general fund.

Town council members are considering removing the requirement.

The funding lost, if the stickers were discontinued, would be about $5,500 annually.

School division, county supervisors at odds over funding bonuses for school employees FUNDING, from page 1 Supervisors said at a work session Dec. 8 that they had received numerous emails from teachers blaming supervisors for holding up their $1,000 bonuses, “It’s just disheartening to think that a few months ago when we did raises, we were the greatest,” said Chris Butler, Lee District supervisor. “And then, here we are a few months later ... and now we’re a bunch of hypocrites, and we don’t support education,” he said.

The emails to county supervisors began arriving after Superintendent of Schools David Jeck sent a memo to all staff Tuesday, Dec. 6, that said, in part, that Fauquier was the only school division among 20 in the region that had yet to get permission from its board of supervisors to award bonuses to school employees.

“I am sharing this information with you because many have assumed that we reneged on our promise,” school administrators said in the Dec. 6 memo. “We have not. The school board maintains support for the bonuses, but they do not have the authority to encumber the funds unless and until the BOS (board of supervisors) approves the request.”

Supervisors said no one is preventing the school board from distributing the state-funded bonuses. It would cover $1,000 bonuses to most teachers and other instructional staff — or smaller across-the-board bonuses for all staff. Awarding that bonus money requires no action from supervisors, they said at Thursday’s meeting.

The school board also can approve, with no action from supervi-

Proposed bonuses for County school employees • Full-time, permanent employees $1,000 • Current temporary, full-time employees and long-term substitutes - $500 • Current part-time, permanent employees - $250 • Additional funding to pay taxes on the bonuses.

Source: Schools employee bonus recommendation from School Board meeting in October.

sors, bonuses for employees by realBonuses for other county staff locating money in this year’s school County budget director Lisa Henty presented an option to supervisors budget, supervisors said. That is that would put $2.1 million toward awarding year-end bonuses to non-school what some nearby school divisions county staffers — like firefighters and sheriff’s deputies — but supervisors did, said Lisa Henty, director of the expressed little appetite for approving such a measure. Instead, supervisors county Office of Management and said that most of the $8.9 million available from last year’s budget should Budget. be directed to the county’s capital reserve fund to shield against future tax The school board doesn’t want increases at a time when construction costs continue to rise. to do that. It wants to use carryover “Right now, we just have to put some money in the bank and sit on it,” funds — funds allocated last year by Supervisor Chris Butler (Lee District) told the Fauquier Times last week, supervisors from local tax revenue citing rising capital costs and the prospect of an economic recession. but not spent by the school division.

“I cannot speak for the board, but we over its original budget. Any bonusGov. Glenn Youngkin (R) signed have carryover [funding] because we es for school employees should come a bill in June to approve funding for have been very responsible with our from the school division’s existing a 10% raise for some teachers over budget,” Jeck said. “We can provide operating budget, they said, not from two years, and a $1,000 bonus for this bonus with carryover funds,” he leftover funds that they said would some teachers to be delivered the said. “We shouldn’t use current year be more responsibly used elsewhere. first year, “which is now,” Litter-Refunds because they are already budber said. The amount the state pro‘All teachers are exhausted’ geted.”

Several people testified at a board vides for the bonuses is based on a Freeing up carryover funds takes of supervisors meeting last week. formula that uses the bare minimum time, according to county staff. One was Lee District school board staffing requirements, she said. That Appropriations member Steph- amount is not enough to pay bonuses related to the ananie Litter-Re- to all the instructional staff, let alone nual carryover ber. She asked other school staff, such as bus driv“While we understand cannot be actthat supervisors ers, Litter-Reber said. and empathize with ed on until the “The school board and our finanprioritize supannual audit is the position you are cial staff did everything possible to port for public presented to the rack and stack our school budget in in with regards to schools. She told board of superviorder to provide those raises in spite supervisors that the budget – the fact sors, Henty said. of multiple years of a flat-funded teachers have a remains that our The external aucounty budget,” she said. “While we job that includes ditor will presbudget allotment has understand and empathize with the everything ent comments position you are in with regards to from breaking been flat for the last to the board of the budget – the fact remains that up fights, dealthree years in spite supervisors at its our budget allotment has been flat ing with disreof escalating costs Dec. 21 meeting. for the last three years in spite of esspect from chilTo comply with in every facet of our dren and adults, calating costs in every facet of our the board’s fund teaching life environment.” environment.” balance manSeveral other people came forskills and ensurSCHOOL BOARD MEMBER agement policy, ward at Thursday’s meeting, ining students pass STEPHANIE LITTER-REBER actions related to their standard- cluding Maggie Todd, a teacher at carryover fundWarrenton Middle School. Teachers ized tests. ing must come “That is what routinely go above and beyond their after receipt of the annual audit, our society and our government ex- required duties, and the work is difHenty said. pect from our teachers, our admin- ficult. “I am exhausted,” said Todd.

The carryover funds, even once istrators, our IAs (instructional as- “All teachers are exhausted. Please they are available, could wind up sistants), even our bus drivers on a bear that in mind as you read our being used for needs other than the daily basis,” Litter-Reber said. “And emails. bonuses, depending on what super- everybody has an opinion about how “I personally believe a bonus is visors decide. our staff should be doing this – and something that should be given … as County supervisors emphasized are only too happy to point out what a thank you for working above and their view that the $4.5 million the they are doing wrong,” she said. beyond the call of duty on a regular school division received from coun“This is what is driving our staff, basis,” she said. “I am not saying this ty tax revenue last year — but did as a whole, to leave the field of ed- to be a martyr or to paint a picture of not spend — should be put toward ucation in record numbers,” Lit- teachers as saints,” Todd said. “This critical maintenance in school build- ter-Reber said. “Impossible expec- is just par for the course in educaings and toward the ballooning cost tations, waning respect and pay that tion.” of the Taylor Middle School reno- doesn’t come close to matching the Reach Colleen LaMay at clavation project, which is $17 million private sector.” may@fauquier.com

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Older adults What: OWLS (Older, Wiser Learners) When: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14 Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton Cost: Free Info: For active, older adults

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Homework help What: Homework help for school-age children When: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14 Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow St., Bealeton Cost: Free; no registration required Info: Help for elementary and middle school children provided by Liberty High School National Honor Society members; bring specific schoolwork

Story time What: In-person story time for children up to age 5 and families When: 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14 Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall and Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: 540-422-8500 Story time What: Raising Readers story time When: 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Dec. 14 Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Cost: Free Registration required: https:// fauquierlibrary.org/services/kids/childrensprograms Info: Longer stories, finger plays, and songs for 2-to-4-year-old children with parent/ caregiver Book club What: Marshall Afternoon Book Club When: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14 Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Cost: Free Info: Annual holiday meeting To join: deborah.cosby@fauquiercounty.gov or 540-422-8527 Book club What: Bealeton Book Club When: 2:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14 Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: Joint holiday party with OWLs Join meetings: martika.jones@

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. Wednesday, Dec. 14, and Wednesday, Dec. 21 Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Cost: Free Info: 540-718-8243 Conservation What: John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District board of directors meeting When: 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14 Where: Warren Green Building, 10 Hotel St., 2nd Floor Conference Room, Warrenton To attend: Call 24 hours in advance of meeting, 540-347-3120, ext. 4 Trivia What: 2022 Trivia When: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, and Wednesday, Dec. 21 Where: Barking Rose Brewing Company, 9057 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton Thursday, Dec. 15 Senior supper What: Senior Supper at the Bistro on the Hill When: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, and Thursday, Dec. 22 Where: Bistro on the Hill, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton Cost: $7.50 Info: For seniors 55-plus

Coffee and Conversation What: Fellowship, encouragement, hope through conversation with others When: 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Dec. 15, and Thursday, Dec. 22 Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free; coffee, tea, light refreshments Info: 540-349-5814 Food pantry What: Fauquier FISH Food Pantry When: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15; 9:30 to noon Saturday, Dec. 17, and Tuesday, Dec. 20 Where: Fauquier FISH, 24 Pelham St., Warrenton Info: Ready-to-cook meals and additional food for residents of Fauquier County who need help; bring ID and proof of county residency Art What: Art Cart When: All day Thursday, Dec. 15, and Thursday, Dec. 22 Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: Preschool and elementary school aged children express creativity with the library’s art supplies Story time What: Stories for young children and caregivers with finger plays and sing-alongs When: 10:30 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 Where: Virtual Cost: Free Required registration: https://conta. cc/3QvMCBR Book club What: Mystery Book Club When: Noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Cost: Free Info: “Year in Review and Book Chat” Join virtual meetings: pamela.lovera@ fauquiercounty.gov or 540-422-8500, ext. 2 ESL class What: English-as-a-second-language class presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education programs When: 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, and Thursday, Dec. 22 Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton Cost: Free

Info: 540-718-8243 Friday, Dec. 16 Story time What: Story Time for the Littles When: 11 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16, and Friday, Dec. 23 Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: Stories for ages 3 to 6; 540-878-5358 Book Cellar What: Book Cellar with books, movies and music for all ages; sponsored by the Friends of Fauquier Library When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, Saturday, Dec. 17, and Friday, Dec. 23 Where: John Barton Payne Building Basement, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton Volunteer: 540-341-3447 Live music What: Featuring Kimberly Burke When: 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 Where: Barrel Oak Winery, 3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane Saturday, Dec. 17 Nature workshop What: Beginner Lichen Identification workshop When: 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 Where: The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton Cost: $10; $8 Friends of Clifton Institute Info: All ages welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult; proof of vaccination against COVID-19 required Registration required: 540-341-3651 Live music What: Featuring The Chute and Wilson Duo When: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 Where: Barrel Oak Winery, 3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane Live music What: Featuring Mike Henry When: 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 Where: Barking Rose Brewing Company, 9057 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton Sunday, Dec. 18 Breakfast What: Country Breakfast When: 8 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 Where: Orlean Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, 6838 Leeds Manor Road, Orlean

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HOLIDAY EVENTS Musical What: Fauquier Community Theatre presents “Holiday Inn” When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 and Dec. 17; 2 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 18 Where: Vint Hill Theater on the Green, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton Reservations; www.FCTstage.org or 540-349-8760 An evening with St. Nicholas What: Parents night out When: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, December 16 Where: Christ Church Anglican, 95 Green St., Warrenton Info: Dinner, songs, games, crafts, visit from St. Nick; free Register: www.christchurchofwarrenton.com; (540)3477634 Christmas dinner and concert What: Dinner and concert co-hosted by Warrenton and Remington Lions Club When: Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; dinner at 6 p.m. and concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 Where: 11326 James Madison Highway, Bealeton Info: Door prizes, raffle, concert by The Crestmen; menu is fried chicken and mashed potatoes Cost: Adults, $30 for adults (advance sales only); Children under 12, $10.

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Festival What: Dickens of a Christmas festival When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 Where: South Madison Street (closed for event), Middleburg Info: Local vendors; carriage rides; carolers; street performers Cookies What: Holiday cookie party for children When: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 Where: Marshall Community Center, 4133-A Rectortown Road, Marshall Cost: $33 per person Info: For ages 5 to 12; bake and decorate healthy holiday cookies Celebration What: Winter solstice celebration When: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 Where: Arterra Winery and Vineyard, 1808 Leeds Manor Road, Delaplane Cost: Free Info: Live music; cookie table; mulled apple wine; donations for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank appreciated Christmas party What: Pickhead Christmas Party

When: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 Where: Old Trade Brewery, 13270 Altanthus Road, Brandy Station Info: Wear ugly Christmas sweaters Christmas party What: Sweater Saturday with Spencer Hatcher When: 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton Info: Wear best Christmas sweater Breakfast with Santa What: Breakfast with Santa When: 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 Where: Airlie, 6809 Airlie Road, Warrenton Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breakfast-with-santa-tickets-406256753887 Info: Breakfast and visit with Santa Race What: 9th annual Jingle Bell 5K Run and Walk in Little Washington When: 7:45 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 Where: The Washington School, 567 Mt. Salem Ave., Washington

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Info: Annual holiday meeting Tuesday, Dec. 20 Coffee and conservation What: Conversation with members of Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office When: 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20 Where: Starbucks, 11830 Hall St., Bealeton Info: 540-422-8795 Art What: Art Cart When: All day Tuesday, Dec. 20 Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester Drive, Warrenton Cost: Free; no registration required Info: Preschool and elementary school-aged children use the library’s art supplies Reading What: Paws to Read with K-9 Caring Angels When: 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20 Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Cost: Free; signed permission slip is required Info: Children ages 5 to 10 read aloud to trained and certified therapy dogs; caregiver must be present Wednesday, Dec. 21 Homework space What: Homework Study Hall When: 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21 Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road and Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: Students in grades 1 to 5 use dedicated space to study; no registration required; basic school supplies available upon request Friday, Dec. 23 Blood drive What: American Red Cross blood drive When: 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23 Where: Sycamore Room, Fauquier Health, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton Registration: www.redcross.org or 1-800733-2767

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

The necessity of data centers All of us want to have electricity to heat and cool our homes, pull up info on YouTube and fuel up our cars.

However, no one wants a power plant, data center or refinery in their town.

We all want our cake and also eat it.

KARL HERTAG Warrenton

Thank you, and a job well done We would like to thank the Fauquier County Electoral Board and all of our citizens who worked as election officers this election cycle.

We know that election officers worked from around 4:30 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. or later at our polling places around the county on Nov. 8. They also worked at our voting locations during early voting.

Their dedication, hard work, honesty and patriotism ensured fair elections were held here in Fauquier County. Our timely results and reports from poll watchers confirm this. We are truly blessed to have

this competent and dedicated team serving us.

Likewise, we commend the Fauquier County Electoral Board for their dedication and oversight of the election process before, during and after the election.

Because of their efforts, we have complete faith in our elections here in Fauquier County.

Thanks to all, and God Bless America.

MAX N. HALL Chair, Fauquier County Democratic Committee GREGORY A. SCHUMACHER Chairman, Fauquier County Republican Committee

County supervisors honor Citizens of the Year

By Coy Ferrell

Marie Moore, Center District

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

Supervisor Kevin Carter named Marie Moore, who died in March at the age of 90, as the Center District Citizen of the Year. Moore, who retired to Warrenton in 1995 and held a master’s degree in counseling, spent her career as a mental health professional, including as a coordinator for specialized services for the elderly at Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services. “Every one of her interests revolved around serving this community and other communities,” Carter said.

Each of the five members of the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors honored their district’s “citizen of the year” last week, an annual tradition that takes place at the final regular meeting of the year.

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Dona and Kurt Rodgers, Cedar Run District

Supervisor Rick Gerhardt named Dona and Kurt Rodgers, of Warrenton, as the Cedar Run District Citizens of the Year. The couple founded Morgan’s Message to address the stigma of mental illness in the athletic community in memory of their daughter. Morgan Rodgers killed herself in 2019 after an injury derailed her college lacrosse career. “It is absolutely incredible what they have been able to accomplish locally, nationally and internationally,” Gerhardt said.

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The Clifton Institute, Scott District

Supervisor Holder Trumbo named The Clifton Institute, an environmental education nonprofit near Bethel, as the Scott District Citizen of the Year.

Trumbo said that efforts to preserve the county’s rural landscape “will not last without education — we need to educate future generations about what is so good in Fauquier County.” About 2,000 children and 900 adults participated in Clifton programs this year, said Managing Director Eleanor Harris, who with board members Robert Lee and Anne Atherton, accepted the honor on behalf of the organization. “It continues to amaze me how many people want to come and learn about nature with us,” Harris said.

Stan and Jeanne Heaney, Lee District

Supervisor Chris Butler named Stan and Jeanne Heaney, owners of the Corner Deli in Remington, as the Lee District Citizens of the Year. The couple was joined at the ceremony by their son, Stan Heaney Jr. and his wife, Abby.

“The Heaney family has made it their priority to stop what they are doing to take food to mourning families, to fire and rescue personnel … and to support every fundraiser the fire department has had since they’ve been in town,” Butler said. Heaney Sr. has also served on the Remington Town Council for 12 years.

Robert Rankin, Marshall District

Supervisor Mary Leigh McDaniel named Bob Rankin, an audio-visual specialist for the county government, as the Marshall District Citizen of the Year. McDaniel praised Rankin’s efforts to make government meeting videos and other information accessible online during the pandemic, when many physical offices were closed. Rankin, who lives in Marshall, is a Vietnam War veteran who spent most of his career at Bell Atlantic.

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LIBERTY BOYS HOOPS FALLS TO TIGERS

Joe Minor had 18 points and 10 rebounds and Tyreke Smith added 17 points in Liberty’s 58-54 boys basketball loss to Brentsville. The Eagles are 1-3 after a competitive 67-47 loss to Class 6 Gainesville (7-0). The Eagles host Kettle Run Friday.

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‘THE JOY THAT THIS TEAM PROVIDED’

Dynamic Dinwiddie ends Kettle Run’s historic football season, winning state championship, 65-20

By Peter Brewington and Matthew Proctor

Fauquier Times Staff Writers

The atmosphere at Liberty University’s 25,000-seat Williams Stadium in Lynchburg was thrilling, electric, big-time.

The Kettle Run Cougars were about to become the first Fauquier County football team to play in a state championship – facing an opponent that was also big-time, electric and unstoppable.

Featuring sensational 190-pound sophomore quarterback Harry Dalton, the Dinwiddie High Generals downed Kettle Run 65-20 in Saturday’s high-scoring state final. The teams combined for 12 touchdowns, with Dinwiddie scoring nine TDs and a field goal.

“I think that’s probably the fastest team we’ve seen all year,” said Cougars’ coach Charlie Porterfield. “We couldn’t get it adjusted and we didn’t do a good job as coaches. It got out of hand and we just couldn’t catch back up.”

Dinwiddie’s Dalton was the primary instrument of destruction, running 17 times for 157 yards and three TDs and completing 10 of 13 passes for 245 yards and three TDs. Raphael Tucker ran 22 times for 137 yards and three TDs. Supported by their energetic fans, Kettle Run had its highlights with senior QB Abram Chumley throwing TD passes to fellow senior standouts Jordan Tapscott and Peyton Mehaffey and junior Sam Rodgers.

But the Generals (15-0) proved to be the best team, winning their second state title and leaving the Cougars (14-1) as state runner-up after a remarkable historic run.

“The joy that this team provided to the community over the last three weeks is irreplaceable. So I’m lucky I got to coach a special group of guys,” said Porterfield.

Dinwiddie coach Billy Mills praised Kettle Run. “They’re able to put points up in a hurry, they’ve done it all year. So we respected that and we knew that was coming. Their quarterback’s a warrior and they got some receivers that are playmakers and we’ve been seeing that on film.”

Kettle Run fell behind 21-0 earKettle Run fans happily made the 130mile drive to Lynchburg to occupy a healthy portion of the lower stands and cheer on their Cougars.

The temperature in the low 40s was mild for early December.

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A ferocious Dinwiddie defense held Peyton Mehaffey and the Cougars’ run game in check, but Kettle Run still moved the ball well at times in Saturday’s 65-20 loss to Dinwiddie High in the Class 4 state championship. ly in the second quarter and were chasing the Generals all night. They trailed 38-13 at the half and never mounted a comeback.

Kettle Run had a chance to draw first blood. After stopping the Generals and taking over with great opening field position at the Dinwiddie 47, the Cougars were pushed backwards on an incomplete pass, and two losses on runs by Colton Quaker and Tapscott.

It was the beginning of five straight empty possessions as Kettle Run was held to just 38 total rushing yards on 26 carries. “They had a good game plan as far as taking the run away and making us go to some third and fourth options that we haven’t necessarily had to gone to all year,” Porterfield said.

Dinwiddie began a devastating string of TDs on four straight possessions. Taking over at their own 9-yard line, the Generals went 81 yards in less than two minutes to lead 7-0 on Dalton’s 9-yard TD run.

See KETTLE RUN, page 15

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Peyton Mahaffey (left) and Mason Hodges at Liberty University’s Williams Stadium in the aftermath of Saturday’s 65-20 loss.

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LED BY DONNER AND CREW, FALCONS GET FIRST WIN

New Falcon coach Jordan Orndorff, 27, is a 2013 Eastern View High grad with a passion for coaching.

New coach Orndorff comes in from Rappahannock County

By Matthew Proctor

Special to the Fauquier Times

After a difficult start, Monday night was a step in the right direction for new Fauquier High boys basketball coach Jordan Orndorff.

The Falcons, at 0-5 and coming off a heartbreaking 54-53 last-second loss to Culpeper County in their previous game, picked up their first win — and their young coach’s first — in a 50-32 wire-to-wire home victory over Brentsville.

Loud thumping music emanated from the FHS locker room afterwards.

“I couldn’t ask for more as a coach,” said a happy Orndorff. “We started out in a press tonight just to try to get some offensive spark, which I though gave us a good boost in the first quarter.”

The Falcons raced out to a 9-0 lead and led 26-17 at halftime. Talented sophomore Dylan Donner led a balanced attack with 10 points.

Two years after the legendary Wayne Brizzi stepped down after the 2020-21 season, the Falcons are on their second new coach in two years as the 27-year-old Orndorff replaces William Hatchett, who left after the 2022 season to become the new girls basketball coach at John Champe High.

“It’s always been my passion,” said Orndorff, who comes from a family of hoopsters and coaches.

“It’s pretty much what we were born to do.”

During the day, the Falcons’ youthful coach works for Hagan’s Build and Design in Rixeyville, a remodeling company that builds houses, decks and fences.

Orndorff is quite experienced for his age, having served as a student assistant and manager at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland. He later spent a year as Randolph-Macon Academy and four years at Rappahannock County High as head JV

FHS starting lineup PG: Rey Ruiz, Sr. G: Dylan Donner, Soph.

G: Damari Williams. Jr. G: Joe Jacques, Soph.

F: Travis Brock, Jr.

coach and varsity assistant.

His time as an assistant at Randolph-Macon was invaluable for FAUQUIER TIMES STAFF PHOTOS/COY FERRELL Orndorff, as he witnessed “a lot of Standout sophomore guard Dylan Donner is Fauquier’s on-court leader and top high-quality basketball, I learned a scorer at about 15 points per game. lot from that.” against Brentsville.

As a player at Eastern View High, Millbrook on Nov. 29.

“I think just going out there and “We’re not really looking for guys Orndorff was an undersized yet showing that I can score the ball, to be in the 20s and 30s. If we can physical center, taking charges and brings defense having to stop me get four or five guys around 10 or 15, getting rebounds and putbacks, and and then I can just kick it out to guys you’re hard to guard when you have he wants his team to play a similar that can knock down shots,” said multiple weapons. We’re excited that brand of basketball.

Donner. everybody has the capability to go “That’s the same mentality we’re A Falcon leader in the locker off any given night,” Orndorff said. trying to bring here,” Orndorff said. room, Donner played with a fracFauquier rebounded well in the “We want to attack, get down low, tured finger in the season-opening Millbrook loss. Seget to the free Brentsville win. nior Zach Potucek and junior Owen throw line.”

“That just tells you Thorpe, the Falcons’ two big men, ‘We’re gonna let Watching him the heart and the are both physical players who box on the sidelines, them know that hustle about that out well and are solid presences deOrndorff comes whether you win or kid, that he wants fensively. across as young to be out there for Against Brentsville, the Falcons lose you’re gonna and relatable, a his guys,” Ornshared the scoring load evenly, with be in a battle.” good communicadorff said. four players scoring at least nine tor. He looks ded-JORDAN ORNDORFF Fauquier’s start- points. Donner had 10, with Thorpe, icated and stern FHS boys coach ing guards include Jacques and Potucek each with nine. when he needs to senior Rey Ruiz, Other Falcons on the 13-man rosbe. He aspires to who looks like the ter include sophomores Rashad Rusmake FHS basketball a winner like team’s best 3-point shooter, and junior sell, Nic Rhodes, Gregory Tyma and Brizzi did.

Damari Williams, who is a good ball Michael McAuliffe, and freshman “[When you play Fauquier] you’re handler and the team’s most athletic Desmond Brown. gonna have to fight for everything player and primary defender.

Brizzi, 66, produced consistent you want. Nothing’s gonna be given “Damari has been tasked to lock winners in his long tenure, winning to you, you’re gonna have to earn it,” down some better offensive players 350 games. He went 6-3 in his final he says. and he’s done a great job with that,” season in 2021. Now it’s Orndorff’s The Falcons’ centerpiece is soph- Orndorff said. turn to build his program. omore swingman Dylan Donner, a Junior Travis Brock is anoth“Back in my day when I played versatile all-purpose athlete who can er emerging Falcon. He’s a mobile at Eastern View and you knew you handle the ball, shoot jumpers and forward with decent size and touch were playing at Fauquier you knew score in the lane and driving to the around the basket. He scored 14 it was ‘Aw man, we gotta play Faubasket. against Eastern View. quier,’” Orndorff said. “We’re gonna Donner led the Falcons with 21 Sophomore Joe Jacques is anoth- slowly change that back and when points in the season-opening 96-72 er capable shooter as he’s hit multi- people come here, we’re gonna let loss at Eastern View on Nov. 28 and ple 3-pointers in the last two games, them know that whether you win or added 13 in their 56-34 home loss to including three in the first quarter lose you’re gonna be in battle.”

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‘It got out of hand, we couldn’t catch up’ KETTLE RUN, from page 13 The Cougars went three-and-out, leading to another rapid TD drive by the Generals as Dalton scored from four yards to make it 14-0.

Kettle Run started to move on their third possession, but a penalty killed the drive. Dinwiddie soon made it 21-0 as Raphael Tucker scored on a 5-yard run up the middle.

The Generals were hitting gaps, working the edges of the field, breaking tackles and doing it with potent, swift runners. It was a tidal wave of running power, also done at warp speed as the Generals often broke the huddle and rushed to the line of scrimmage and snapped the ball quickly.

“We put that in last week,” Mills said of his team’s huddle-breaking pace.

Needing to respond, the Cougars again punted as Dinwiddie went 50 yards in three plays to lead 28-0. The Cougars failed to make a first down on their fifth possession, but, after a Dinwiddie punt, got on the board.

Kettle Run drove 60 yards, using two big Chumley-to-Tapscott connections, the first a 37-yarder across the middle, and the second 22-yard TD pass to the back left of the end zone as the Cougars closed to 28-6 after the extra point kick missed.

“That’s one of my favorite routes to run in the post corner,” said Tapscott. “I knew when I hit him with the post and he bit, he opened his hips and I knew I was going to make a touchdown on that play.”

Down 35-6, Kettle Run’s second TD came shortly before halftime as Chumley fired a precision 10-yard dart to a cutting Rodgers in front of the end zone to make it 35-13 with 34 seconds left. Dinwiddie’s 32-yard field goal as time expired gave the Generals a 38-13 halftime cushion.

The Generals stopped Kettle Run to open the third, then scored again on a 50-yard pass from Dalton to Frank Wells to increase the lead to 45-13.

Kettle Run soon added its third TD, moving 72 yards thanks to five Chumley completions, including a 3-yard TD toss to Mehaffey on a rollout, making it 45-20 with 4:03 left in the third.

The Generals added three more TDs in the fourth quarter.

Although moving the ball had been difficult, in the end Kettle Run’s stars shined. Tapscott ended up with eight receptions for 120 yards and a TD; Chumley completed 19 of 31 passes for 237 yards and three TDs and ran 13 times for a team-high 40 yards. Rodgers caught three passes for 34 yards and a 10-yard TD. Mehaffey caught a 3-yard TD pass.

In the immediate aftermath Tapscott kneeled on the field in a private moment at the 35-yard line as Kettle Run trainer came over to say something. Soon each Kettle Run player’s name was announced and they received an award, which most looked at as they walked across the field.

After accepting the state runnerup trophy, Porterfield turned to the Kettle Run crowd and blew a kiss.

“Going to where we did this year, I couldn’t believe it. It was crazy,” Chumley said about the near-perfect season.

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Elite receiver Jordan Tapscott shone on the brightest stage last Saturday, catching eight passes for 120 yards, including this 22-yard TD.

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DHS: Tucker 2-yard run (Van Meter kick), 10:18 DHS: Tucker 1-yard run (Van Meter kick), 7:56 KR: Tapscott 22-yard pass from Chumley (kick failed), 2:25 DHS: Drumgoole 42-yard pass from Dalton (Van Meter kick), 1:29 KR: Rodgers 3-yard pass from Chumley (Curry kick), :34 DHS: Van Meter 32-yard field goal, 0:00

3RD QUARTER

DHS: Wells 50-yard pass from Dalton (Van Meter kick), 8:20 KR: Mehaffey 3-yard pass from Chumley (Curry kick), 4:03

4TH QUARTER

DHS: Tucker 2-yard run (Van Meter kick), 11:55 DHS: Wiggins 28-yard pass from Dalton (Van Meter kick), 10:57 DHS: Dalton 1-yard run (Van Meter kick), 7:23 KRHS DHS First downs 15 21 Rushing 26-38 43-396 Passing 19-31-1 10-13-1 Passing yards 237 245 Kickoff returns 10-141 4-86 Punts 6-29.5 avg. 2-26.0 avg.

Penalties 9-70 4-44 Possession 27:58 20:02 Third down 3-for-11 7-for-9 Fourth down 1-for-3 0-for-0 Red zone 2-for-3 7-for-7

KETTLE RUN STATS

Passing: Abram Chumley 19-31-1, 237 yards, 3 TDs. Rushing: Chumley 13-40, Colton Quaker 9-18, Peyton Mehaffey 3-11.

Receiving: Tapscott 8-120 (TD), Sam Rodgers 3-34 (TD), Quaker 3-9, Connor Adair 2-38, Mehaffey 2-22, Trey Western 1-14.

DINWIDDIE STATS

Passing: Harry Dalton 10-13-0, 245 yards, 3 TDs. Rushing: Dalton 17-157 (3 TDs), Raphael Tucker 22-137 (3 TDs), Zalen Wiggins 2-5.

Receiving: Christian Drumgoole 5-147 (TD), Wiggins 3-44 (TD), Frank Wells 1-50 (TD), Daniel Smith 1-4.

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An arched entryway leads into the living room with a brick faux fireplace and a wall of built-ins.

There is a separate dining room entry that leads to a lovely three-season breezeway/patio room.

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7281 Mosby Drive, Warrenton, VA 20187 $549,900 Kathleen Modolo 703-944-6437 Kathleen.modolo@c21nm.com Whiney Petrilli 540-878-1730 Whitney.petrilli@c21nm.com

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All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Virginia and federal fair housing laws, which make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, or elderliness, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.”

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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HOLIDAY EVENTS, from page 7

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Cost: $20, $25, tickets available at: https:// runsignup.com/Race/VA/Washington/JingleBell5RunWalkRUNYOURBELLSOFF Info: Hosted by the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s office, benefits the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Children’s Foundation “Shop with a Deputy” program

Holiday market What: Archwood Green Barns holiday market When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 Where: Archwood Green Barns, 4559 Old Tavern Road, The Plains Info: Holiday shopping

Gumdrop Square What: Children are welcome to visit with Santa and shop for family gifts When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17; 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 Details: Children can shop for friends and family at Santa’s Secret Shop Tickets: $2 each (cash and credit/debit card) will be collected; individual wrapped gifts each cost one ticket Details: Check in with an elf at the front entrance to the John Barton Payne building and receive an estimated wait time; elves will text when it’s your turn.

Bird count What: Annual Christmas bird count When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 Where: The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton Cost: Free Registration required: 540-341-3651 Info: Survey the birds and their habitats

Christmas Cantata What: Christmas Cantata, “Love, Light and Life” When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 Where: Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, 10023 Wesley Chapel Road, Marshall Info: Light refreshments and distribution of old-fashioned Christmas candy and oranges (a Wesley Chapel tradition) will follow Tea What: Victorian Christmas Tea When: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 and Wednesday, Dec. 21 Where: Crest Hill Antiques, 6488 Main St., The Plains Cost: $59 a person, includes food, taxes, $5 gratuity and entertainment Reservations required: www.cresthillan-

Ruritan Club What: Jefferson Ruritan Club Community Christmas dinner and program When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20 Where: Jeffersonton Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 18498 Springs Road, Jeffersonton RSVP: 540-937-5119; dinner will be followed by a Christmas sing-along Blue Christmas service What: Helping people through the “longest night” When: 7 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 21 Where: Midland Church of the Brethren, 10434 Old Carolina Road, Midland Info: Those who are having a difficult Christmas season due to grief, illness, fractured relationships, etc. are welcome Children’s event What: Santa’s Workshop When: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21 Where: Environment Services Office, 6438 College St., Warrenton Info: Stories; make ornament; visit from Santa

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These property transfers, filed Nov. 30 - Dec. 6, 2022 were provided by Clerk of the Court of Fauquier County. (Please note that to conserve space, only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed. The kind of instrument is a deed unless stated otherwise.)

Top dollar sale: $1,450,000 in Marshall District Cedar Run District E. Clinton Williams Jr. to JMR Properties LLC, 49 acres at 13093 Marsh Road and 50 acres on Marsh Road SE of Morrisville. $693,400 Michael J. Ryan to Elizabeth P. Olson, 2.3363 acres at 7481 Porch Road, Warrenton. $615,000 Marumsco Equipment Corp. to 10116 Meetze LLC, 2.4214 acres at 10116 Meetze Road nr.

The intersection of Meetze and Catlett roads. $400,000 Jahangir P. Raja to Mian Ajmal Shah, 31.1291 acres at 4115 Dumfries Road, Catlett. $626,000 Doris Bitler Davis to James E. Corum, 2.843 acres at 11120 Elk Run Road, Catlett. $160,000 Gregory D. Gray to Jazmin Marin Balbuena, 1 acre at 9404 Elk Run Road nr. Catlett. $420,000 Lee District Jay Perez to Bilial Devonte Williams, Unit 38 at 6201 Willow Place, Bealeton. $325,000 George E. Volz to Paola Catin, Townhouse at 6196 Newton Lane, Bealeton. $335,000

Gina M. S. Campagnini to Stephen Shaeffer, 5137 Penn Street, Bealeton. $348,500 Jason Potter to Ehsanullah Faqeerzai, Unit 8 at 8633 Bud Court, Bealeton. $415,000 Steven M. Walker to Peter Princi Jr., 7609 Hancock Street, Bealeton. $610,000 Sean F. Broderick to April Susan Komar, 5.4873 acres at 9623 Lee’s Mill Road, Warrenton. $612,500 Center District Diana Henderson O’Donnell to Joshua J. DeMarr, 204 Norfolk Drive, Warrenton. $525,000 Stephanie G. Parr as Executor to Catherine Tansey, 736 Constantine Court, Warrenton. $636,000 Sara Jessica Swan to Manoel Amado, 42 Sire Way, Warrenton. $390,000 David J. Niland to Sara Swan, 220 West Ridge Court, Warrenton. $500,000 Scott District Robert D. Newman to Griffin Keypashine,

0.7374 acre at 6743 Chestnut Oak Lane and 0.7620 acre on Chestnut Oak Lane, New Baltimore/Warrenton. $575,000 Marshall District Jacquelyn A. Krese Successor Tr. to Sean Michael Montgomery, 8.0870 acres at 6487 Enon School Road, Marshall. $835,000 Andrea J. Baer to Parable Vineyards LLC, 39.1921 acres at 13400 Crimson Lane, Linden. $1,450,000 Jacqueline L. Ohrstrom Tr. to William F. Rust, 4.998 acres at 3655 Zulla Road nr. The Plains. $870,000 Joanne G. Dye to Carl J. Hieronymus, 1.653 acres & R/W to Leeds Manor Road nr.

Marshall. $50,000 Ted R. Weir Tr. to Aleta Kennedy, 1.0785 acres at 7510 Foxview Drive, Warrenton. $790,000 DC Partners LLC to Robert Saunders, 6.6046 acres and 2.2341 acres off Cliff Mills Road, and 1.0173 acres on John Barton Payne and Cliff Mills roads, Marshall/Orlean. $1,100,000 Carla J. Johnson to William Zirkle, 7863 Trafalgar Place, Warrenton. $1,100,000

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Water treatment system manufacturer to expand in Catlett

OBITUARIES

By Coy Ferrell

Michael Evan Graves Irene Putnam Cox

Michael Evan Graves, born in Warrenton, Virginia on October 28, 1961 Irene Putnam Cox of Warrenton, passed away on November 26, 2022.

VA. Died 12/10/2022.

You are missed Visitation will beDecember 14, 2022 from 6-8 p.m. at Royston FuRemember your neral Home. loved ones Service will be on December 15, 540-347-4222 2022 at 11:00 a.m.

Burial will take place in Orlean Cemetery.

Royston Funeral Home, Marshall, VA.

Eldon Foster Grant, Jr. Eldon Foster Grant, Jr., 80, of Fairfax, VA, passed December 5, 2022. He was born on November 25, 1942.

Eldon is survived by his wife, Freda A. Grant of Fairfax, VA; two daughters: Pamela F. Smith of Ponte Vedra, FL, Leslie C. (Garrett) Washington of Bedford, PA; Two sisters: Earsaline V. (Richard) Anderson of Warrenton, VA, Shirley M. Brown of Gainesville, VA; three brothers: Garry L. Grant of Leesburg, VA, F. Michael (Delores) Grant of Bowie, MD, and Jeffrey L. (Linda) Grant of Gainesville, VA; and1 grandchild, Dr. Morgan A. Smith.

A funeral service was held on Monday, December 12, 2022, at 11 am, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 2932 Atoka Road, Rectortown, VA, 20140. Rev. Reginald E. Bryant will officiate and Rev. Henry G. Hall will deliver the eulogy.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Mount Olive Baptist Church Media Ministry, P.O. Box C, Rectortown, VA 20140.

Interment will be private.

Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

A manufacturer of residential and commercial wastewater treatment systems has announced plans to expand its operations in Catlett, with plans for a new 33,000-square-foot building and 16 new engineering and manufacturing jobs.

E-Z Treat has operated since 2018 in a 20,000-square-foot former millwork building on the same property, which borders Gaskins Lane, the Norfolk Southern Railroad and the Catlett fire station property. The site was zoned for commercial use until supervisors rezoned the site for industrial use at E-Z Treat’s request.

The new building does not need any special approvals from supervisors.

The company is headquartered in Haymarket and currently splits its manufacturing operations between the Catlett facility and another facility in Ohio, company president Carl Perry told the Fauquier Times. The new building in Catlett, which is scheduled to break ground by spring or summer, will allow the company to move a larger share of manufacturing to Virginia, he explained, creating new engineering and machine

operator positions that will start at $24 or $25 per hour.

“We’ve just outgrown it, and we need more room,” Perry said. Currently, about 15 people work at the facility, he said. The Catlett expansion will require a $3.5 million investment.

Board of Supervisors Chairman Supervisor Rick Gerhardt (Cedar Run District), who represents Catlett, said in a press release, “We appreciate [E-Z Treat’s] continued investment as they add more jobs with good wages for our community. We also appreciate the collaboration with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership on this Virginia Jobs Investment Program grant to assist E-Z Treat with workforce recruiting and training.”

E-Z Treat was founded in 2000 and “designs and manufactures efficient and affordable onsite re-circulating sand filter wastewater treatment systems,” according to the company, which says its primary customers are educational institutions and residential developers. The effluent produced from the treatment system can be used for non-potable applications like irrigation, toilet flushing, laundry and bathing.

Town council will hold public hearing on data center in January unless Amazon requests delay HEARING, from page 1 the request. However, on Nov. 22, the planning commission declined to vote. The planning commission members agreed that they would wait to decide until after Amazon’s application was amended because they considered Amazon’s application to be incomplete and deficient.

But that would have left Amazon without a decision within a “reasonable” time, according to a written opinion from town attorney Martin Crim.

He said that the decision to delay was outside the authority of the planning commission. Virginia law defines “reasonable” as within 100 days for zoning amendments, which Crim has said are similar to SUPs. He shared that opinion with the planning commission before Commissioner James Lawrence made a motion to delay the decision “indefinitely,” and his fellow planning commissioners agreed unanimously.

After the planning commission declined to vote on Amazon’s SUP, Crim reiterated his legal guidance and stated the commission acted outside its authority and said the town council could take up the application without a planning commission recommendation.

Regretting the decision to delay indefinitely, Planning Commission Chair Susan Helander then scheduled a continuation of the commission’s Nov. 15 public hearing for Dec. 20. Commissioners will discuss the application — and possibly vote on it. Regardless of how the commission votes, the application will move to the town council in January.

If the planning commission defers a vote – which according to Crim could only be done if the applicant requests it – a public hearing in front of the town council would be delayed until at least February.

Mayor Carter Nevill explained after the morning meeting Dec. 13 that, if the planning commis-

“What’s not reasonable is for us as a council to decide what is reasonable for them [the planning commission]. ... I think the planning commission acted reasonably and should be allowed to complete their work.”

- WARRENTON TOWN COUNCILMAN BILL SEMPLE

sion deferred a vote despite the applicant’s wishes, the application would next go to the town council.

Town Council Member Bill Semple (Ward 2) made it clear that he disagrees with Crim’s legal assessment about what is a “reasonable” period for the planning commission to consider the Amazon application, despite the deadline of 100 days.

He said, “What’s ‘reasonable’ can also mean the planning commission can act also reasonably, that is, not arbitrarily or capriciously. … What’s not reasonable is for us as a council to decide what is reasonable for them [the planning commission].”

Semple argued that the commission “delayed a decision until it had more information. They should be able to complete their review.” He added that since information on noise mitigation and certain elevations were still outstanding, the plan-

ning commission had a right to delay its decision until those elements were provided. “I think the planning commission acted reasonably and should be allowed to complete their work,” he said.

Semple said that the Amazon application is one of the most significant the town has ever faced, and the planning commission should have the time it needs to receive and process all the information.

Planning Manager Denise Harris confirmed that the planning commission has requested more information on the noise and elevations – as well as other details — but has not received them. “I can’t speak to what the applicant will provide by Dec. 20,” she said.

Semple also said Amazon has delayed consideration of its application at least twice, which should have reset the 100-day clock, but Crim answered that the delay was “within the framework” of the 100 days.

When Amazon submitted more information Oct. 28 — “what in many ways was a new application,” said Semple — why “doesn’t the clock start then?”

Since the applicant did not ask for the timeline to be reset, Crim said, it would stand.

Crim said if the SUP process did not move forward, “there would be the potential of a lawsuit against the town by the applicant.”

“If the planning commission holds a public hearing and doesn’t make a decision, it has gone outside its authority,” he said. “If you think the planning commission should have more time, the downside of that is you get a potential lawsuit against the town for denial of due process, and so on, so forth, unconstitutional taking, whatever the claims might be,” Crim said.

“So, the cautious approach is to go ahead and say the planning commission needs to act at its Dec. 20 meeting, and that the council will then act thereafter, unless, of course, the applicant asked for additional time from the planning commission.”

Reach Robin Earl at rearl@fauquier.com

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540-347-4222, Vivian or Nancy Goebel Hummels with boxes and Swarovski crystal collectibles for sale.

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J. Gibbs 1991 football card as coach, racing book both autographed 571-344-4300.

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ018122-01-01;-02-01 FAUQUIER COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re HORTON, KURYN The object of this suit is to: AMEND CUSTODY FOR HORTON, KURYN It is ORDERED that the defendant JENNA MAY appear at the above-name Court and protect his or her interests on or before 02/01/2023 8:30 AM K. Jones Deputy Clerk

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ017375-03-00-04-00 FAUQUIER COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re KIRBYWRIGHT, VIENNA The object of this suit is to: ESTABLISH CUSTODY AND VISITATION OF THE MINOR CHILD KIRBY-WRIGHT, VIENNA It is ORDERED that the defendant SUSAN WRIGHT; JASON KIRBY appear at the above-name Court and protect his or her interests on or before 01/06/2023 8:30 AM K. Jones Deputy Clerk

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NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIVING PROOF OF DEBTS AND DEMANDS PURSUANT TO VIRGINIA CODE § 64.2-550

ADVERTISEMENT OF PUBLIC AUCTION/DISPOSAL DATE: January 2, 2023; TIME: All day; PLACE: Ray’s Auction House (online) 9221 Elk Run Road, Catlett, VA 20119 GOODS ON ACCOUNT OF THE FOLLOWING PERSONS WILL BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION. ITEMS NOT AUCTIONABLE WILL BE DISPOSED OF TERMS: CASH OR PRE-APPROVED CREDIT. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: CONTACT Ray’s Auction House (540)-300-2750 or Bayshore Moving & Storage (302)-781-3450 Ophelia Dearing: plastic cabinet, folding table, bedframe, mattress, microwave, ironing board, snow shovel, trash can, vacuum, oriental table, jewelry cabinet, and other personal/household items

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Having been requested by Hanna Lee Rodriquez, Counsel for the Administratorfor the Estate of Gordon C. Funkhouser, deceased (Fiduciary #CWF2020-43), to appoint a time and place for receiving proof of debts and demands, Gary M. Pearson, Commissioner of Accounts for the Circuit Court of Fauquier County, hereby notifies all interested persons that I have fixed January 10, 2023 at 10:30 A.M., as the time and my office at 9 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 as the place, for receiving proof of debts and demands against said decedent or said decedent’s estate pursuant to Virginia Code Section 64.2-550.

On this 2nd day of December 2022, I have caused this notice (1) posted on the public government website for the Circuit Court of Fauquier County, Virginia, and (2) to be delivered to The Fauquier Times, Warrenton, Virginia, for publication once in that newspaper’s issue on December 14, 2022, both of which last-mentioned dates are more than ten days before the date stated above for receiving proof of debts and demands. Gary M. Pearson, Commissioner of Accounts

ADVERTISEMENT OF PUBLIC AUCTION/DISPOSAL DATE: January 2, 2023; TIME: All day; PLACE: Ray’s Auction House (online) 9221 Elk Run Road, Catlett, VA 20119 GOODS ON ACCOUNT OF THE FOLLOWING PERSONS WILL BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION. ITEMS NOT AUCTIONABLE WILL BE DISPOSED OF TERMS: CASH OR PRE-APPROVED CREDIT. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: CONTACT Ray’s Auction House (540)-300-2750 or Bayshore Moving & Storage (302)-781-3450 Kay Fulnecky: Chairs, rugs, portable bar, bar stool, dining table, dishware, ironing board, vacuum cleaner, ottoman, 3 cushion sofa, TV flat-screen, mirrors, desk, coffee tables, outdoor table, gas/electric heater, ladder, entertainment center, queen size bed, chest, queen size mattress, and other household items

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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 20, 2022, 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): Special Use Permit (SUP) 2022-03 Amazon Data Center – the owner/applicant Amazon Data Services, Inc., seeks a Special Use Permit under Article 3-4.12.3 of the Zoning Ordinance for an approximately 220,000 square foot data center on Industrial zoned parcel consisting of approximately 41.793 acre parcel identified as GPIN 6984-69-2419-000. Designated in the New Town Character District on the Future Land Use Map located off Blackwell Road and Lee Highway. The owner/applicant is requesting modifications for building height allowance and fence height allowance as part of the Special Use Permit.

This Public Hearing is a continuation of the November 15, 2022, Public Hearing which was continued to November 22, 2022, and then continued indefinitely. The Planning Commission may keep open the public hearing to a later date if the applicant requests it.

People having an interest in the above are invited to participate in the hearing and state their opinion regarding the above issues. The public may also choose to submit written comments through the Town’s website or by emailing citizencomment@warrentonva.gov during the public comment period, which will end at noon the day of the Public Hearing, December 20, 2022. Copies of the Special Use Permit application is available for review at Town Hall located at 21 Main Street, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Meeting materials are posted approximately one week in advance of a public meeting on the Town website at: www.warrentonva.gov/295/Meetings-Agendas-Minutes-Recordings.

The Town of Warrenton desires to make its programs, services, facilities, and activities accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need accommodations or auxiliary services, please contact the Town as far in advance as possible.

PURPOSE OF NOTICE: To seek public comment on a draft permit from the Department of Environmental Quality that will allow the release of treated wastewater and treated industrial process wastewater and industrial stormwater into a water body in Fauquier County, Virginia.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: December 8, 2022 to January 6, 2023 PERMIT NAME: Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit – Wastewater issued by DEQ pursuant to applicable water laws and regulations.

APPLICANT NAME, ADDRESS AND PERMIT NUMBER: Smith-Midland Corporation, P.O. Box 300, Midland, VA 22728, VA0084298 FACILITY NAME AND LOCATION: Smith-Midland Corporation, 5119 Catlett Road, Midland, VA 22728 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Smith-Midland Corporation has applied for reissuance of a permit for the private SmithMidland Corporation facility. The applicant proposes to release treated sewage wastewaters from this facility at a rate of 0.0015 million gallons per day and treated industrial process wastewater at a rate of 0.004 million gallons per day into a water body. Sludge from the treatment process will be transported to the Remington Wastewater Treatment Plant for dewatering and ultimate land application. Solids generated by the industrial process are removed from the facility and disposed of at a local quarry. The facility proposes to release the treated sewage water and treated industrial process wastewater into Licking Run in Fauquier County in the Potomac River watershed. A watershed is the land area drained by a river and its incoming streams. The permit will limit the following pollutants to amounts that protect water quality: bacteria, inorganics, physical and chemical properties, solids, and thermal.

HOW TO COMMENT AND/OR REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING: DEQ accepts comments and requests for public hearing on the draft permit by hand-delivery, e-mail, fax or postal mail. All comments and requests must be in writing and be received by DEQ during the comment period. DEQ must receive hand-delivery and postal mail by close of business and email and fax comments by 11:59 p.m. on the last day of the comment period. Submittals must include the names, mailing addresses and telephone numbers of the commenter/requester and of all persons represented by the commenter/requester. A request for public hearing must also include: 1) The reason why a public hearing is requested. 2) A brief, informal statement regarding the nature and extent of the interest of the requester or of those represented by the requestor, including how and to what extent such interest would be directly and adversely affected by the permit. 3) Specific references, where possible, to terms and conditions of the permit with suggested revisions. A public hearing may be held, including another comment period, if public response is significant, based on individual requests for a public hearing, and there are substantial, disputed issues relevant to the permit.

CONTACT FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS, DOCUMENT REQUESTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The public may review the draft permit and application at the DEQNorthern Regional Office by appointment or may request copies of the documents from the contact person listed above.

Name: Susan Mackert; Address: DEQ-Northern Regional Office, 13901 Crown Court, Woodbridge, VA 22193; Phone: (571) 866 – 6514; Fax: (804) 698 – 4178; E-Mail: susan.mackert@deq.virginia.gov

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Feeds, Fashions, Finds

Delivery Driver

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for Tri-County Feeds in Marshall. We seek friendly, reliable professionals who enjoy a team environment. Equine/pet & feed/ tack store exp, computer exp a plus. We offer competitive pay, bonuses, training, discounts, more. Rotating weekends. Must be 18 or older, able to stand, use stairs, lift inventory. Excellent customer service a must!

Contact heather@tricountyfeeds.com.

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Digital Editor Responsibilities include but not limited to digital content of The Fauquier Times and The Prince William Times.

As the newsroom staff member responsible for digital strategy and for day-to-day management of all digital content including web and email products, the digital editor curates, edits and writes social media posts. They also produce interactive features, galleries and video – that are timely, compelling and drive audience engagement.

The job requires solid news judgment, strong editing and headline-writing skills and familiarity with SEO and site analytics. Strong candidates will have the ability to join the highest standards for content with ambitious traffic and engagement and revenue objectives. You will also manage main social media feeds (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok) with goal of extending the Times newspapers’ brand and building audience engagement.

We require: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 2-3 years experience in online news operation and use of content management systems,and in the analysis of audience metrics and proven ability to maximize audience. Must also have expertise in social media platforms, headline writing, copyediting,familiarity with AP Style, SEO and video production experience.

We offer flexible office/remote work environment.

Contact: rearl@fauquier.com Robin Earl, managing editor, Fauquier Times Equal Opportunity Employer

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PT to possible FT. Must have a clean driving record, CDL not necessary, Great Pay and Benefits Email resumes or questions to: alexiscribbs@vernsplumbing.com

RADIOLOGIC TECHNICIAN

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for Tri-County Feeds in Marshall. We seek dedicated professionals, exp´d in driving 24’ box trucks. No CDL necessary. We offer paid vaca & sick leave, bonus incentives, training, employee discounts, more.

Must be 18 or older, clean driving record, able to lift 50-100 lbs repeatedly, & be team player. Starting pay $18.50/hr. Contact jason@tricountyfeeds.com.

Bookkeeper - Accounting

Warrenton, VA national commercial land services firm has an immediate part time (30 +/- hours/week) opening for a bookkeeper, detail oriented, ability to multi-task, MS Office knowledge , Excel and Quickbooks a must. Industry related training will be provided.

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We offer:401(k),401(k) matching, health, dental & life insurance.

Paid time off, Referral program.

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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR DRIVERS/APPLICATORS Full-time, Part-time, and Seasonal Positions available to apply fertilizer and crop protection materials to on-farm locations. CDL required. Agricultural background helpful. Must have a valid driver’s license and provide current DMV driving record.

All full-time positions offer health and dental insurance, 401k, vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay.

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VETERAN SURVIVOR BENEFITS As the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran or the child of a deceased wartime veteran, you may qualify for a VA Survivor’s Pension, which provides monthly payments if you meet certain federal net worth and income limits.

As a spouse, you may be eligible for a survivor’s benefit if the deceased veteran did not receive a dishonorable discharge and you have not remarried. As a child of a deceased wartime veteran, you may qualify if you are under age 18, under age 23 while attending a VA-approved school, or over age 18 and living with a disability incurred before age 18. You can apply for this benefit online, by mail, or in person at a regional VA office.

MOSER FUNERAL HOME is proud to do our part in honoring 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. For more information, please call (540) 347-3431. We welcome you to tour our facility, which is conveniently located at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. We’ll also tell you about our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY, just outside of Warrenton.

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—Franklin D. Roosevelt

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