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What’s with the water?

Opal subdivision sees rainbow of colors coming from tap

By James Ivancic Times Staff Writer

Pink, green and brown. The water from the taps in Mindy Gray’s Opal house was all of those colors at different times last week.

She wasn’t alone. Her neighbors in the Green Meadows subdivision were seeing colored rather than clear

water. Off-putting for sure, though safe to use and drink, according to the Fauquier Water and Sanitation Authority.

The WSA shut off the filtering system in the community’s water system and is filling the storage tank serving the 92-home Green Meadows community daily with water

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brought in by tanker from Bealeton while it works to replace the faulty equipment.

WSA: Not a health risk

Soon after discovering the strangely-colored tap water last week, Gray and her neighbors called the WSA and checked its website for

answers they felt were slow in coming. The first complaint was called in on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 18 at 9:30 p.m. The WSA office was closed for the holiday and an answering service took the call. The volume of calls to the WSA picked up on Tuesday, Feb. 19.

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Fauquier parks and rec begin first long-range plan in 26 years

By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

Fauquier County’s Parks and Recreation Department is supposed to complete a long-range comprehensive plan every five years, but it hasn’t happened since 1993.

Parks and Rec Director Larry Miller said the department has been completing projects and renovations but hasn’t had funding to focus on a strategic plan for the future — until now.

In March 2018, the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors allocated $75,000 to develop a “Parks, Recreation and Open Space Comprehensive Plan.”

It will provide guidance for the capital-improvement projects staff submit each year to the county board for funding.

Funds to develop the comprehensive plan, dubbed “comp plan,” will be available in fiscal 2020, which begins July 1. The plan will articulate recreational needs for fiscal 2020 to 2024, but Gary Rzepecki, assistant director of the department, said the planning document takes into account population and needs projections for the next 20 to 30 years.

The county’s procurement department is currently reviewing the “request for proposals” document that will be used to solicit bids from qualified firms to update the plan. Rzepecki said that he hopes the RFP will be advertised in March or April.

Proposals will be evaluated to decide which company is best suited to do the work, Rzepecki said.

One-wheel wonders The Unistars Unicycling Showtroupe demonstrated their feats of skill and balance Saturday during a demonstration at the Vint Hill gym. Riders, ages 10 to 18, navigated ramps and dazzled the crowd with their choreographed formations. The event was held in conjunction with Fauquier County Parks and Recreation. Above, Caroline Lawrence, Ryan Granche, Virginia Lawrence, and Noah Stubbs perform the flying turn. Left, Jackson Turner is helped by Michelle Carrico and Ellie Evans after the show when anyone was able to try a unicycle.

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Podcast explores black experience with Fauquier County roots

By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

National Public Radio’s WAMU is promoting five new podcasts produced by broadcast novices. One of these is “Perpetual Blackness,” which tells the story of how one world traveler discovered “home” in Fauquier County.

Nichelle Calhoun, 38, was born in Washington, D.C. and was living in Miami, Florida. Master’s degree work in Latin American and Caribbean studies allowed her to travel to Costa Rica and Nicaragua. She was deep into research on the African diaspora (how Africans spread out because of the slave trade). Through it all, she was looking for a connection, PHOTO BY ROBIN EARL she was looking for “home.”

Calhoun published a book in 2017 Nichelle Calhoun has produced a podcast called “Perpetual Blackness” that titled, “Songs of Yemaya,” about a talks about her Fauquier County ancestry. black goddess. She said, “I put toIn the fall of 2017, Calhoun moved Calhoun was speaking with gether 24 black women’s voices from AAHA collections manager Norma to Maryland, where she teaches Enaround the world.” glish language learners at Mount HeLogan.

“I had explored the black ex“Norma said, ‘Lawson, that’s my bron High School in Ellicott City. She perience all over the world. I was line.’ She started texting me pictures. continued her genealogical research surrounded by friends who were I’m sitting in Miami, looking at my from the closer vantage point. She proactive in explaining the black ex- phone, seeing photos of my second said, “I was talking to my friends perience,” she said. “But I didn’t see great-grandmother.” about the book idea and they said, myself reflected in history. I had a Logan confirmed: “My ‘That’s a podcast.’” lack of clarity about how the black ex- great-grandmother, Mary Frances Calhoun was listening to WAMU perience informed Lawson, is her last July 4 when she heard about their American culture.” great-great grand- “Pod Shop.”

As she prepared “When society tells “They were advertising for mother.” to write a second you your story doesn’t After beginning D.C.-area residents to apply for a probook, something belong, that’s when genealogical re- gram that would train podcasters and changed her focus. search through the produce a pilot episode. The applica“I saw a photo on you realize you have a AAHA, Calhoun tion was due July 5,” she said. my mother’s dress- story to tell.”

Calhoun spent seven hours on the thought she might er. She had retrieved write her second application. A week later, she was NICHELLE CALHOUN book on her ances- called for an interview. Five podcastit from my grandmother’s nursing ers were chosen from 540 applicants. tors. home,” she said.

AAHA received a grant from the “I was very cuThe 1921 photo was of her grand- rious about the black women who PATH Foundation for $65,765 to fund mother’s parents, who were from the came before me. What did their lives the podcast as well as an oral history Waterloo section of Fauquier (near look like? I wanted to draw a bigger project called “Listen the CommuniOrlean). “It was something I’d never picture from those individual lives. ty Speaks.” see before. It showed me ‘home.’”

About $42,800 is designated for I wanted to do something through In a quest to learn more, Calhoun AAHA and was going to look for the podcast. Christy Connolly, presicalled the Fauquier County Historical grants to support the project. dent and CEO of PATH, said, “Every Society and was directed to the Af“When I called Karen [White, community can benefit as history is ro-American Historical Association AAHA’s executive director and told through the eyes of its earliest in The Plains. co-founder], I felt like I was calling residents. This in-depth understand“I called there and a sing-song Beyoncé. What she and the others at ing of the local history of our rural voice answered and asked me what AAHA have created, it’s amazing. African-American community will my family line was. I told her that my Karen was totally supportive. I met encourage education and open diagrandmother used to say, ‘my mother with Karen, met with the board. I logue, important aspects for a vibrant was a Bailey,’ and that I am also part wanted to be a part of this ship,” she community.”

At the twice-a-week Pod Shop said. of the Smoot and Lawson lines.”

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Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | February 27, 2019

Fauquier Hospital opens new cardiac lab

By Karen Chaffraix

gan, and for 28 years ran, the cardiology catheterization lab at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, about 75 miles east of Fauquier Health has opened a cardiac-catheter- Pittsburgh.

“The stars lined up, and my wife and I were able ization laboratory that will enable local patients to receive diagnostic and low-risk cardiological pro- to move here, close to our children and grandchilcedures that previously were not available in the dren,” Stenberg said on Monday.

“Right now, we are just doing diagnostic procecounty. dures, but using a step process,” Stenberg said. “We’ll “We’ve been sending patients to Fairfax, Prince be adding procedures such as coronary angioplasty William, Winchester and University of Virginia and stent placement, intravascular ultrafor these kinds of services,” hospital CEO sound, pressure wire measurement of arteChad Melton said Friday. rial blood flow and eventually intra-aortic The “cath lab,” a $2.1 million investballoon pump insertion.” A balloon pump ment funded by Lifepoint Health, owner of stabilizes the critically ill patient who will Fauquier Hospital as well as 89 hospitals in then be sent to centers equipped to treat 30 states, opened Monday at 550 Hospital high-risk cardiac cases and perform openDrive in Warrenton. Staffed by its director heart surgery, which the lab does not do. and six employees, it has a treatment caAs both Fauquier hospital and the Fairpacity of 300 patients, Melton said. fax Heart and Vascular center are Inova “We are actively recruiting another genfacilities, the lab’s default recommendation eral cardiologist and in time will be adding for high-risk procedures such as bypass a vascular surgeon,” Melton said.

DR. ROBERT and other “open heart” surgery will be reCardiac catheterization is used to diSTENBERG ferred to the Fairfax center, Stenberg said. agnose congestive heart failure, coronary “It’s not customary for small-town hosheart failure, coronary artery disease, dispitals to do open-heart surgery,” Melton had said ease in the valves of the heart and certain congenital earlier. “Those always get referred to cardiac speheart conditions such as atherosclerosis, cardiomy- cialty centers.” opathy and atrial and ventricular septal defect.

Melton said surveys of the community and local The lab’s medical director, Dr. Robert Stenberg, physicians have long shown a local cardiac diagnosis an Inova employee. Inova partnered with Fauquier tic facility to be “number one” on their list of wishhospital to guide the lab’s development, Melton said. es. A behavioral health facility was number two.

“They have been part of the relationship since The hospital is building a new cancer care center, day one, helping us with recruitment, streamlining scheduled to open by November, Melton said, and a processes, learning best practices, giving us depth behavioral health center is in the evaluation stage, a in that service line, our consultants,” Melton added. couple of years down the road at best.

Stenberg is a cardio vascular physician who be“Thirteen years ago the hospital was looking at Times Staff Writer

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starting a cardiac cath lab and it never got any traction,” Melton said. “This latest effort has been underway for the last two years. We applied for a certificate of public need in 2017 and got approval from the state in January 2018.”

Construction on the cath lab’s 600-square-foot area, built within the physician offices building next to the main hospital, was finished in December 2018.

“Cardiology has been offered here [in Fauquier] for a long time via the Carient [Heart and Vascular] group and through Prince William cardiology, but we’ve never had a real program ourselves,” Melton said. “This lab will allow us to provide higher acuity care. We’ll be be able to do diagnostic and interventional procedures in the lab, any open procedures in one of the hospital’s eight operating rooms.”

Fauquier hospital has always been “chest-pain-certified,” Melton said. “That’s how we take care of emergency room patients. We will be applying for chest-pain certification with PCI, percutaneous coronary interventions,” formally known as angioplasty with stent. “That will take two years. Right now, depending on the acuity of the heart attack, we have to fly them out.”

“The lab is a great thing for continuity of care for our patients,” Melton added. “We can save them money and inconvenience by treating them here locally. And Dr. Stenberg, being part of Inova Heart and Vascular [in Fairfax] – they’ll have continuity of care. Their records will be there, and they’ll have transportation.”

The cardiac catheterization lab and Dr. Stenberg are located at 550 Hospital Drive. Appointments may be made by calling 540-316-DOCS (3627).

Reach Karen Chaffraix at kchaffraix@fauquier. com.

Second data center proposed for Remington

By James Ivancic Times Staff Writer

Remington could soon be home to another data center complex if a request for a 139-acre development from McLean-based Convergent VA LLC goes forward.

The Convergent Technology Park, as it would be called, is the second such application for the Remington area. Fauquier County supervisors in March 2018 approved zoning changes for Remington Technology Park, a data center project of Point One Holdings, on 234 acres between Lucky Hill and Remington roads.

Convergent Technology Park would be on vacant land south of the intersection of U.S. 29/15 and James Madison Street.

Like Remington Technology Park, a phased construction of several data center buildings is anticipated over five to seven years.

Convergent Technology Park represents a $1 billion investment. Its data center buildings could employ 110 workers.

“I was elected to bring tax base to the county and reduce the burden on taxpayers. If approved, this project accomplishes that,” said Fauquier County Board of Supervisors Chairman Chris Butler, who represents the Lee District, which includes Remington.

He is seeking re-election in November.

“Here is an application within the service district that eliminates 190

roof tops and [puts] hardly any strain on services,” Butler continued. “Buses won’t be stopping there, and school seats and other services won’t be needed.”

The proposed Convergent site is on land previously approved for a 198unit housing development.

The applicant’s statement of justification notes the Remington Service District has the infrastructure needed to support data centers. There are existing and planned fiber routes.

High-voltage lines already bisect the property overhead. The data center will have back-up natural gas and electrical power systems as well. An electrical substation will be built onsite.

There will be a water-storage tank for fire suppression. Water service from the town of Remington would be needed but won’t be used to cool the data center operations.

Sewer service is in place. The data center would use an existing gravity sewer system along U.S. Business 15.

Sewage flow would go to the Tin Pot pump station and then to the Remington Wastewater Treatment Plant.

The applicant said existing stands of mature trees will screen the eastern and western property frontages. Additional landscaping and earthen berms will provide more screening.

The Lees Glen subdivision borders the east side of the property and single-family homes on Fifth Street sit along the southern property line.

The applicant needs an amendment to the county’s comprehensive plan as well as a rezoning of 104 acres to the business park classification and 35 acres to R-2 residential. The latter will be used for passive recreation.

The applicant also needs a special exception to place a 500,000-gallon water tank on the property for fire suppression.

The Fauquier County Planning Commission is expected to review the application in April meeting, according to Holly Meade, director of community development.

The commission will schedule a public hearing and vote on a recommendation to the board of supervisors,

which will also hold a public hearing before voting.

As of last November, Point One of Alberta in Canada, was working on detailed designs and securing necessary permits for the other data center project, Remington Technology Park.

The county supervisors approved a special exception in December for a temporary aboveground water-treatment and storage facility needed for the first phase of on-site work.

Colin Clish, Point One’s vice president for development, said a site plan and a request for a permit for construction of the first phase is forthcoming.

Reach James Ivancic at jivancic@ fauquier.com.

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Opal subdivision sees rainbow of colors coming from tap WATER, from Page 1 “We immediately went over, shut the removal system off, and began flushing the discolored water from the system,” WSA Director Benjamin Shoemaker said. That was the morning of Feb. 19. “While not a health risk, it’s unappealing, and flushing the discolored water from the water distribution system is time consuming due to the limited water supply in a small system like Green Meadows.”

Shoemaker said a valve malfunctioned on an automated iron-and-manganese-removal system on one of three filters in a small building next to the community’s water storage tank, which is located along a service road behind houses at Green Meadows.

The automated system uses potassium permanganate in the iron and manganese removal process, which turns water pink. Permanganate is one of the most common removal chemicals in the water industry because it’s considered safe, Shoemaker said.

Clear water comes out of the tap when the filters are working as they should. But because of the malfunction, pink water emerged.

The green and brown water some residents found coming from taps was caused by iron and manganese in the water, Shoemaker said.

WSA contacted Virginia Water Service, which handles preventive maintenance on its 16 groundwater systems. In January, the company performed annual maintenance on Green Meadows’ two wells and its 20,000-gallon holding tank and filtering system. A WSA crew also did its daily check of the system on the afternoon of Monday, Feb. 18.

While Virginia Water System said the existing 18-year-old system installed by the subdivision’s developer could be repaired, it couldn’t assure WSA it would stay fixed. Now Shoemaker is looking for a new valve. He is also considering whether a “more manual approach” to add chemicals, rather than an automated system, would work better.

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The WSA was also doing damage control on another front. Shoemaker said a letter would be mailed out this week to residents that will explain what caused the discolored water and what’s being done.

For Gray, the colored water “was the last straw.”

“We’re paying top dollar for water that we shouldn’t even be drinking,” Gray said, noting her monthly water and sewer bills total $160 or more in Fauquier — much higher than the $120 she paid quarterly in Fairfax County.

Gray said she wants a credit on her bill for the discolored water. Her family, which includes two boys and a German shepherd,

COURTESY PHOTO Mindy Gray of Clarkes Meadow Road found pink water coming out of a water faucet in her Green Meadows subdivision home last week. have lived at Green Meadows since 2014. This is the first time they’ve had a colored water problem.

She said she also doesn’t like the “hard” water that comes from the tap and thus drinks bottled water.

Some of their neighbors use a water purifier, but the Grays don’t.

Shoemaker acknowledged Fauquier customers pay more due the “economies of scale” that allow water and sewer systems in more populated areas to spread the cost among more customers. The average user in Fauquier pays $55.98 for water and $75.20 per month for sewer — roughly $135 per month.

There are 6,000 water connections in Fauquier.

The WSA board approved a rate increase over five years, starting July 1, 2016, with higher increases the first two years and 3-percent increases in each of the final three years. Every WSA customer pays the same rate no matter where they live.

A community meeting is also planned to hear other concerns about water hardness as well as water and sewer bills.

“We want to see how we can do a better job,” Shoemaker in response to the complaints.

Fauquier County Supervisor Rick Gerhardt (Cedar Run) and Ray Graham, the district’s representative on the WSA board, were in agreement that a community meeting is in order.

Shoemaker said he has talked to the homeowners association representative for Green Meadows about setting up the community meeting, which will likely be held in March. The date and place will be announced after arrangements are made.

Reach James Ivancic at jivancic@fauquier.com.

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Former church youth leader pleads guilty to more charges of sexual abuse

By Amanda Heincer Times Staff Writer

A former youth leader at a megachurch with a Manassas campus pleaded guilty Monday to additional charges of sexual abuse against a minor, this time stemming from encounters with a 16-year-old girl at the church dating back to 2014.

Jordan David Baird, 27, of Warrenton, pleaded guilty in Prince William Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 25, to two counts of taking indecent liberties with a minor.

Baird was a youth leader at The Life Church, which has campuses in Manassas, Warrenton and Winchester. Baird was also a music teacher at the affiliated Life Music Academy, located in the Manassas church, prosecutors said in court documents.

Baird is the son of Life Church Pastor David Baird and the brother of Joshua Baird, who is also a pastor of the church.

Monday’s convictions are the second for Jordan Baird, who was convicted in 2018 of five counts of taking indecent liberties with a minor for sexual activity and suggestive electronic messages he sent to another teen girl in 2015.

He was sentenced to serve eight months in jail in that case and was released last summer.

In Monday’s hearing, Fredericksburg Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney Kevin Gross said Jordan Baird had inappropriate contact with a girl during a music lesson at the church in 2014 when JORDAN DAVID she was 16 and he was 23.

BAIRD The inappropriate contact began when the girl was Jordan Baird’s music student, prosecutors said. During one lesson, he said “something to the effect of that he would marry her if he was not with his wife,” prosecutors said in court documents. Jordan Baird also told the girl “she was pretty and beautiful,” Gross said in court.

Gross said Jordan Baird also sent the girl suggestive messages on an anonymous online messaging application and then asked her to come to a make-up music lesson at the church.

Gross said the two began the lesson while Jordan Baird’s wife was there and then, after his wife had left, he and the girl went to another room, where he asked her to perform sexual acts with him.

The girl repeatedly refused. When she left the lesson, she told her mother she did not want to go back.

According to court records, prosecutors were prepared to present evidence about Jordan Baird’s previous convictions and allegations from two other girls who accused him of similar sexual conduct with them. At least two of the other alleged victims were set to testify at his trial in this case, according to court records.

Jordan Baird faces up to five years in prison on each charge when he is sentenced on May 20. Judge John E. Wetsel Jr. ruled that he can remain free on bail until his sentencing hearing. A $10,000 secured bond was previously set in the case.

Reach Amanda Heincer at aheincer@fauquier.com

Sheriff to hold town hall meeting in Bealeton Fauquier County Sheriff Bob Mosier will hold a town hall meeting at the Bealeton Public Library Wednesday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m.

Mosier’s town hall meetings are intended to be interactive, open forums with lots of discussion and time for questions and answers, according to Sgt. James Hartman, spokesman for the county sheriff’s office. Attendees will learn about traffic and area crime data as well as programs and initiatives the sheriff’s office has established or is working on, Hartman said.

The library is located at 10877 Willow Drive in Bealeton. The meeting will be held in the library’s “depot” meeting room.

Sheriff: Two arrested on heroin, cocaine charges in Warrenton traffic stops Traffic stops in Warrenton this week led to two arrests for possession of heroin, cocaine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia, according to the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office.

The stops took place on Wednesday, Feb. 20, and Thursday, Feb. 21.

K-9 Bane assisted deputies in locating the drugs in each stop, according to Sgt. James Hartman, spokesman for the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office.

Brandy Noel Stirewalt-Smith, 28, of Elkwood, Virginia, was arrested and charged with possession of heroin after her vehicle was stopped about 6:40 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20 in the area of U.S. 29 and Dumfries Road in Warrenton.

K-9 Bane detected the smell of narcotics, leading police to find heroin and paraphernalia. Stirewalt-Smith was being held at the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office on a $5,000 bond at the time of her arrest, Hartman said in a news release.

On Thursday, Feb. 21, Andre Lamar Washington, 43, of Fredericksburg, was charged with possession of cocaine and marijuana, and intent to distribute cocaine, after the car he was riding in was stopped at John E. Mann and Robinson streets in Warrenton about 7:34 p.m.

About 44 grams of crack cocaine, 15 grams of powder cocaine and 13 grams of marijuana were seized, Hartman wrote.

Washington was held with no bond at the Fauquier County Adult Detention Center at the time of arrest.

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Two charged after report of unconscious person in Marshall Two women are facing identity theft charges after Fauquier County deputies responded to a report of an unconscious woman in a vehicle in Marshall Sunday morning.

Deputies arrived at the 4000 block of Rectortown Road about 9 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, Sgt. James Hartman, Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office spokesman, said in a news release.

They found woman being treated by EMS workers. The other woman, who had been driving the vehicle, said they MARY were traveling west on Interstate 66 to West Virginia when the ELIZABETH woman became ill, Hartman said.

MULLINS The driver pulled off the interstate and stopped at the McDonald’s restaurant in Marshall, Hartman said.

The driver then “allegedly returned to the car with food and found the passenger unconscious and asked a passerby for directions to the hospital,” Hartman said. The women were later located in their vehicle on Rectortown Road.

Deputies investigated and determined that both women provided with false information. Deputies also located drug paraphernalia in the vehicle.

Deputies determined that one of the women was wanted out of Tazewell County, Virginia, and the other was wanted out of Arkansas.

Deputies searched the vehicle and located “several Social RONEE LEA Security cards and credit cards belonging to other individuals JONES and a badge from a correctional institution in West Virginia,” Hartman said.

Deputies charged Mary Elizabeth Mullins, 34, of Adelphi, Maryland, with identity theft to avoid arrest, providing false identification to law enforcement, obstruction of justice, possession of a controlled substance and possession of contraband by an inmate in connection with the incident. She was also served with a capias for failure to appear in court in Tazewell County.

Ronee Lea Jones, 36, of Mt. Lookout, West Virginia, was charged with two counts of identity theft to avoid arrest, two counts of providing false identification to law enforcement and obstruction of justice in connection with the incident.

Both were being held without bond in the Fauquier County Adult Detention Center at the time of arrest, Hartman said.

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Fauquier parks and rec to conduct first long-range plan in 26 years Parks and rec priorities

The Fauquier County Parks and Recreation Department accepted this list of priorities at a Feb. 6 meeting of its board of directors.

Specifics could change as the department’s new comprehensive plan takes shape.

• Northern Fauquier outdoor swimming pool • Vint Hill Community Center and Vint Hill Theatre renovations • Playgrounds/fields/trails • Rappahannock Station Park (phase 1 and 2) • Marshall Community Center annex • Major trails initiative • Senior center at Vint Hill • Southern community center • Southern sport complex (phase 1 and 2) • Upperville Park (phase 2) • Community parks • Southern swimming pool

PARKS, from Page 1 “They will be evaluated on qualifications, not cost,” he said.

Once the bids are in, the procurement department will negotiate the price. After those details are settled, the plan will take about a year to complete.

“We have already completed a community needs assessment, so we have an idea of what people would like to see,” Rzepecki said.

The assessment, completed in 2017, resulted in a statistically relevant 1,208 survey responses, which residents submitted in print, online and via phone. Focus groups were also a part of that process. Contractor ETC Institute reported the results in March 2017. (See box.)

Miller said he believes residents would like to see more walking and jogging trails but would appreciate

PHOTO BY ROBIN EARL Fauquier County Parks and Recreation Department staff will celebrate its new nature-based playground at Upperville Community Park during a grand opening ceremony April 27 from 10 a.m. to noon. indoor spaces to walk as well.

“People would like more opportunities for fitness while still maintaining Fauquier’s rural character,” he said.

Miller noted the new playground at Upperville Community Park is an example of a trend toward more natural design. With climbing structures that resemble rock formations and other nature-based features, the playground cost $321,000 to build.

The needed funds were donated by residents Barbara and David Roux. A grand opening ceremony will be held April 27 from 10 a.m. to noon at the northern Fauquier park.

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Parks and Rec priorities have for years included community pools.

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A Fauquier County Parks and Recreation Department community needs assessment, completed in March 2017, revealed residents’ preferences. The top priorities included: • Greenway trails for walking, biking and hiking • River access for boating, kayaking and swimming • Indoor walking/jogging tracks • Shooting ranges for guns and archery • Indoor aquatic/swimming facilities

The Larry Weeks Community Pool at Vint Hill and the WARF complex fill that need in central and eastern Fauquier. Now the county is looking for other unserved areas.

“We are in the process of trying to identify a space in the northern part of the county for a pool,” Miller said.

He explained that because competitive swimming is not as popular as in years past, many communities are installing leisure pools with play equipment — “lazy rivers and slides,” for instance. He said the comp plan will take these kinds of trends into account.

Another consideration will be what recreation facilities other simi-

lar counties are providing.

Public hearings will be an important part of the planning process, Miller said.

The hearings, to be conducted in each of the county’s service districts, will help decide priorities in each region. Miller admitted Fauquier’s large geographic area is one of the department’s challenges.

“Different parts of the county may have very different needs. There is a real diversity. It’s one of the most difficult things to reconcile… The hearings will help us to see where are now and where we would like to go.”

Reach Robin Earl at rearl@fauquier.com

Supervisors approve new cell tower for Hume Improved cellular, broadband service expected this fall

By James Ivancic Times Staff Writer

Construction of a 145-foot telecommunications tower in Hume should be finished this summer with improved cellular phone and internet service available in the fall.

No one spoke during a Feb. 14 public hearing that preceded a unanimous vote by the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors in support of a special exception permit for the tower on land owned by Charles P. Fuller at 5060 Leeds Manor Road.

The county planning commission previously considered the application and recommended approval last month.

A special exception permit was

needed because the proposed height exceeds 80 feet.

Calvert Crossland will erect the tower and a 60-by-60-foot. equipment compound. Omnipoint Technology, a broadband service provider, will have an antenna on the tower. Verizon will also provide cell phone service on the tower.

“I’ve been waiting for this since I was elected,” said Supervisor Mary Leigh McDaniel (Marshall), who was elected in November 2015. “It’s been a long hard road.”

“I thank Calvert Crossland and the citizens for making this a reality,” added Supervisor Rick Gerhardt (Cedar Run) who has championed the extension of broadband service in the county.

A special exception granted in 2013 for a 155-foot tower 600 feet away from the current site didn’t result in a tower being put up.

Reach James Ivancic at jivancic@fauquier.com.

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State budget a bright spot amid a stormy legislative session Lawmakers dropped the gavel Saturday on the ugliest legislation session in recent memory.

And it’s really not over — at least not for Gov. Ralph Northam, Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, Attorney General Mark Herring and other Democratic legislators — who now must navigate an election year against a backdrop of sexual assault allegations and past dalliances with blackface. Should make for an interesting campaign season.

Despite the chaos, the $117 billion state budget, cobbled together in the session’s final hours, is among the few bright spots to emerge from Richmond’s dark skies.

The spending plan delivers on raises for teachers and public employees, boosts funding for K-12 education, offers colleges and universities $57.7 million to hold the line on tuition increases, provides about $15 million in financial aid for economically disadvantaged students and includes money to help people find affordable housing or not lose it due to eviction.

It also makes good on state promises to high-tech job creators that could transform the economic landscape of Northern Virginia. In an effort to better prepare young Virginians for those jobs, the plan includes $105 million to Virginia Commonwealth University for a new STEM building; $168 million toward the new “Innovation Campus” Virginia Tech will open in Alexandria to expand graduate education in computer science; and extra funding for other Virginia colleges and universities that agree to expand undergraduate degrees in computer science and related fields.

That money is part of the state’s commitment to Amazon in exchange for establishing its new headquarters in Arlington, which is expected to create 25,000 high-paying jobs.

Also tucked into the budget is a $70 million package for Micron Technologies for the $3 billion expansion of its semiconductor plant in Manassas. Micron says it will create 1,100 jobs with an average wage of at least $92,000.

Collectively, that’s a lot of taxpayer money dedicated to boosting the future success of two private companies. Some say too much. Del. Lee Carter, D-50th, whose district includes Micron, was among those who cried foul.

In an op-ed in the left-leaning “Jacobin,” Carter explained why he thinks state money pledged to Micron will benefit the already wealthy — those with the training to land those jobs — at the expense of the rest of Manassas, where housing costs are already high as a result of existing growth.

Carter has yet to convince his fellow Democrats of his way of thinking. In fact, his opposition to the Micron deal inspired a primary challenge from Manassas City Councilman Mark Wolfe (D).

Still, Carter isn’t entirely wrong. Micron’s expansion — bigger than even Amazon’s in shear dollar amount — could indeed strain Manassas and the wider Interstate 66 corridor.

Amazon will likely do the same to the Interstate 95 corridor. Will it be worth it in the long run? Only time will tell.

But even if the state budget reflects shades of what some might call “crony capitalism,” the fact the money is being spent on education — both K-12 and higher ed — should even out the return on investment. If all goes according to plan, tax money spent to educate young Virginians should empower the state’s high-tech workers of the future to demand higher wages from the same companies benefitting from Virginia’s largesse.

Also, the budget’s other priorities — including better pay for teachers and state workers, and more money for Medicaid and badly needed Medicaid waivers for the severely disabled — make the big-ticket economic development investments more palatable.

There will never be enough money to cover all the needs of the commonwealth. But overall, the Richmond crowd delivered an admirable state budget despite the chaos of tumultuous short session. For that they deserve our thanks.

FAUQUIER FLASHBACKS: FROM THE FAUQUIER TIMES In an article about the 40th anniversary of Weekday Religious Education in Fauquier published in November 1978, teacher Natalie Zierk was photographed leading fourth-graders in song in a bus parked at Southeastern Elementary School.

75 Years Ago March 2, 1944 Teachers and pupils of Upperville High School are proud of the large and useful library which has been made possible through the generosity of Mrs. Paul Mellon. It is ideal for boys and girls of all ages to enjoy the 500 beautifully illustrated volumes Mrs. Mellon presented to the school.

L. Lake Triplett, Fauquier County’s delegate to the General Assembly, was this week named to the Virginia Democratic State Central Committee to succeed the late R. S. Cochran of The Plains.

Mrs. Currell Elgin Tiffany announces the engagement of her daughter, Wallace Adair, to Sgt. William Wallace Brown III of Warrenton.

On March 6 and 7, 145 county men will leave Warrenton for their pre-induction physicals, before being placed in Army and Navy pools subject to call for active service.

50 Years Ago March 6, 1969 Specialist Four James M. Kirby, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willard F. Kirby, Warrenton, completed an audio specialist course Feb. 7 at the Army Signal School, Ft. Monmouth, N.J. Bruce Hutchison is leaving Friday with a group of other travel agents for two weeks in South America. They will

visit Peru, Chile, Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay.

Down with one tug, the old house at the corner of Fifth and Horner streets came down, one of seven buildings demolished recently in Warrenton. It was occupied until recently before being razed by its owner, while others have been condemned by the town.

Stanley Mettinger Jr. was selected as the Cub Scout of the Year for Pack 175, Warrenton.

25 Years Ago March 2, 1994 Representatives of the Disney Company will meet with the Warrenton Town Council at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3, at Town Hall. The meeting is open to the public, but it is not a public hearing.

County officials are pinning their hopes on Treasurer Bitsy Lineweaver’s ability to collect nearly half of Fauquier’s delinquent taxes. “My goal is to collect $4 million,” said Miss Lineweaver. “It isn’t going to be easy.”

Friday night’s loss to Gar-Field was more than an end to a basketball season. It was the end of a coaching career.

Allen Creasy, who had been at the helm as the Fauquier Falcons basketball coach for 11seasons, stepped down to assume duties as Activities Director at Fauquier High School, beginning July 1.

— Compiled by John T. Toler

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Why abolish or amend the Electoral College? Popular vote would lead to one-party rule On Feb. 17, John Moliere wrote a letter to the editor (“Let’s not be so hasty in abolishing the Electoral College”), arguing in favor of the Electoral College.

However, the reasons he gave for upholding it are precisely those that support its abolition or amendment.

Because Virginia played such an important role in the establishment of the Electoral College, Virginians should lead the fight to abolish or amend it.

As Mr. Moliere correctly pointed out, one of the primary reasons the founding fathers established this method for electing the president—rather than by direct popular vote—was to give proportionately greater weight to states with smaller populations to eliminate “the tyranny of the majority rule democracy,” as he put it. In those days, these states were primarily in the South.

And why were the Southern states so intent on getting a greater say in the election of the president?

Because they feared the abolition of slavery if the Northern states had their way.

Indeed, as historian Akhil Reed Amar of Yale University pointed out, when the framers of the Constitution gathered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvanian James Wilson proposed the direct election of the president. But James Madison of Virginia argued that this would not be acceptable to the South. Instead, he proposed what later became the Electoral College, in which not only were states with smaller populations granted a mathematically greater say in elections, but the Southern states were able to count their slaves in determining their population — albeit on a 3/5th

basis.

It was primarily because of this bias that for 32 of the country’s first 36 years the presidents came from Virginia. (See A. Amar, “The Troubling Reason the Electoral College Exists,” TIME, Nov. 26, 2018) Indeed, without this bias, Thomas Jefferson may well have lost the election in 1800 to John Adams.

Today, the issue of slavery no longer divides the nation and our political divisions are not big vs. small states but rather Northern vs.

Southern states, coastal vs. interior states, and “Blue” vs. “Red” states.

And whose interests does the Electoral College now serve? The Southern or interior Republican states. It is no wonder that Republicans argue in favor of the Electoral College. Indeed, in two recent elections — that of George W. Bush and Donald Trump — Republican candidates who did not receive a majority of the popular vote were elected.

Mr. Moliere should not fear that electing our president through popular vote would result in the infringement of the legitimate rights of the minority. The Constitution and Bill of Rights were created to ensure that this does not happen.

Electing a President according to the will of the majority does not foment “tyranny.” Rather, tyranny stems from biasing an election system against the will of the majority.

It is time we amended the Electoral College to reflect the will of the people — or abolish it once and for all.

I read the plea for approval of the National Popular Vote in the Virginia state legislature by L. Fillmore in the Opinion section of the Feb. 6 paper with astonishment.

This legislation’s sole purpose is to ensure that only Democratic candidates are elected president of the United States leading to single-party rule of the country.

The NPV concepts are designed to usurp the checks and balances built into the constitution of this republic and are based on the loss of the flawed Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton. She won only 13 states while Donald Trump took 37 and the Electoral College majority while she narrowly won the popular vote.

It would be helpful for people to look at a map of results by county across the U.S., and it is plain that President Trump prevailed in a great majority of counties and in fact if a few counties consisting of a few 100 square miles are removed the balance of the popular vote changes to President Trump’s favor.

The Electoral College along with each state having two Senators are part of the checks and

More homes, not cows, drive county spending

We read Mr. John Green’s letter of Feb. 13 in the Fauquier Times with interest. Specifically, we take exception to Mr. Green’s assertion: “If we want higher teacher pay and updated schools, we need more money. The money comes from property taxes. This is hard to do when more than 25 percent of all Katlyn Thomas property is in land-use programs Warrenton with reduced taxes.”

This is a seductive but fallacious argument because it only looks at one, relatively small aspect of where the county’s tax monies are derived. the president of the United States The real story as to why the county signed into law the National never seems to have enough money Emergencies Act—PL 94-412. is where the tax monies are spent, This law plus other laws give the and the biggest driver of the counpresident of the United States the ty’s spending is residential developauthority to issue a declaration of national emergency. Of course, the ment.

Based upon the 2015 Weldon president and Congress must work Cooper study of the county’s intogether on this. come and spending, for every $1 of One could say that there are tax money received from residential interesting times ahead. development, the county spent $1.17 Robert H. Wright Jr. on services, such as schools, roads, Warrenton police and fire and rescue. Commercial development, on the other hand,

What is a national emergency?

In response to the recent southern immigration issue, the president of the United States has been toying with the ideas of declaring a national emergency. What is a national emergency? How can it be called?

A national emergency is defined as something that threatens the security of the United States. The first president to issue an emergency proclamation was President Woodrow Wilson in 1917.

In 1976, Congress passed, and

Address climate change now As a nation, we face several domestic and foreign issues. One of those issues is climate change.

Climate change is not a hoax. Climate change is real. If we ignore this issue, we will face severe consequences in the future.

How can we solve this problem?

There are a number of ways. One way is to encourage the conversion from fossil fuel (oil, coal, gas) to

balances that are describe in the Federalist papers. These documents and the Constitution were studied in civics classes when I was in high school. These checks were designed by our founders to minimize the chance of dictatorship of the majority and specifically used New York as an example where one state could dominate others in a pure democracy.

Unfortunately, this populist push for National Popular Vote is a move to eliminate checks and balances in the constitution protecting subjection of peoples’ rights in smaller areas. Now only a few large population areas will determine presidential elections ensuring tyranny of the many over rights of the few, very much like “The Hunger Games.”

A review of the Federalist Papers and an excellent book by F.A. Hayek, “The Road to Serfdom,” would open people’s eyes to the insidious folly of a National Popular Vote. We do not need to bypass the constitution because of a single flawed candidate or their pursuit of power.

John Maxwell Warrenton

resulted in only $0.26 in service costs for every $1 in taxes. Agricultural development was even better: $0.22 in service costs for every $1 collected, a large $0.78 surplus.

(Note: Cows don’t call 911!) Thus, residential development, on average, drains the county’s coffers, whereas both commercial and agricultural developments result in a significant surplus of funds compared to their costs to the county.

So, if Mr. Green wants more monies for almost any purpose in Fauquier County, he would be best served by promoting both commercial and, especially, agricultural developments, something we support.

Changing land-use programs, particularly farm use, would only serve to drive agricultural development out of the county to the detriment of all county taxpayers. We at Fauquier Taxpayers Association believe that would be a bad idea!

Thomas H. Valk, M.D. chairman, Fauquier Taxpayers Association

Letters to the Editor

renewal fuel (solar, wind). This will require a lot of time and a lot of capital investment.

We need to start solving the problem of climate change now; or else we have a big problem in the future.

Robert H. Wright Jr. Warrenton

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** NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ** PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020, TAX RATES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019, AND THE PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2024 FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 7:00 P.M. Fauquier High School - Auditorium 705 Waterloo Road, Warrenton, VA 20186 A Public Hearing on the proposed FY 2020 County Budget, proposed Capital Improvement Program, and Tax Year 2019 tax rates will be held by the Board of Supervisors at the time and place noted above. This hearing is for expenditures and revenues for all County Departments, the Ambulance Revenue Fund, the Capital Improvement Fund, the Conservation Easement Service District Levy Fund, the County Asset Replacement Fund, the Debt Service Fund, the Environmental Services - Landfill Fund, Airport Fund, the Fire and Rescue Tax Levy Fund, Internal Service Funds, and the School Division Funds for the period of July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.

Calendar Year 2019 tax rates proposed would be effective upon adoption with real estate taxes due June 5th and December 5th, and personal property taxes due October 5th of each year, with any due date that falls on a weekend moved to the next business day.

The proposed FY 2020 budget includes an advertised overall real estate tax rate of $0.994 which would fund all FY 2020 proposed budget requests.

The proposed FY 2020 budget, in summary form below, is for informative and fiscal planning purposes only. The proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) plan totals $64.45 million over the five-year planning period. Of this amount, $0.60 million would be allocated for public safety and fire and rescue projects, $4.50 million for a Sheriff’s Office Building, $2.95 million for parks and recreational projects, $966,000 for environmental services projects, $14.50 million for utility projects, $134,845 for Airport projects, and $40.80 million for school division projects. Copies of the complete proposed budget and CIP are available at the Fauquier County Public Library, the Office of Management and Budget, the County Administrator’s Office, and online at http://www.fauquiercounty.gov/government/departments-h-z/management-and-budget. The inclusion of any item in the proposed budget does not represent a commitment by (or obligation of) the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors to appropriate funds for any item or purpose listed. The Board of Supervisors may adjust any or all figures after the public hearing. In accordance with the Code of Virginia, the local tax rates can only be adjusted downward from the advertised rates, unless additional notice is given and a public hearing held on any proposed increase.

ALL COUNTY RESIDENTS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THIS PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, AND TAX RATES. Any person not able to attend may submit written comments to the County Administrator’s Office, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186.

Paul S. McCulla, County Administrator FURTHER INFORMATION : If there are questions, or if additional information is desired prior to the public hearing, please contact: Office of Management and Budget (540) 422-8360 County Administrator’s Office (540) 422-8001 Fauquier County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities.

Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request.

LOCAL TAX RATES

FY 2020 PROPOSED BUDGET

FY 2020 Proposed General Fund Revenue Use of Money and Property Fines & Forfeitures 0.4% 0.3% Intergovernmental Transfers 0.3% Use of Fund Balance 0.5% Miscellaneous Revenue and Recovered Costs 0.3% Charges for Services 0.5% Permits, Fees, and Licenses 0.8% Federal Revenue 1.4%

General Property Tax 72.0%

Other Local Taxes 9.0% State Revenue 14.6%

REVENUES REVENUES

FY2019 FY 2019 FY 2020FY 2020 ADOPTED ADOPTED PROJECTED PROJECTED

Source Source GENERAL FUND Real Property Taxes GENERAL FUND Personal Property Real Property TaxesTaxes Personal Property Taxes Other Local Revenue Other Revenue Local Revenue State State Revenue Federal Revenue Federal Revenue Intergovernmental Revenue Intergovernmental Revenue Use of Prior Years’ Fund Balance Use of Prior Years' Fund Balance TOTAL, GENERAL FUND TOTAL, GENERAL FUND

$98,974,472 $100,968,991 24,980,000$98,974,472 26,080,000 $100,968,991 26,080,000 28,783,519 24,980,000 29,257,765 29,257,765 27,308,269 28,783,519 27,401,176 27,401,176 2,580,272 27,308,269 2,587,225 2,587,225 478,137 2,580,272 480,526 478,137 480,526 987,697 987,697 987,696987,696 $184,092,366$184,092,366$187,763,379 $187,763,379

OTHER FUNDS Ambulance Revenue Recovery Fund Capital Improvement Fund Conservation Easement Service District Fund County Asset Replacement Fund Debt Service Fund Environmental Services - Landfill Fund Fire and Rescue Levy Fund Fleet Maintenance Fund Health Insurance Fund Warrenton-Fauquier Airport Fund School Division Operating Fund School Nutrition Fund School Textbook Fund School Asset Replacement Fund Regional Governor’s School Fund TOTAL, OTHER FUNDS

$1,456,617 19,878,158 845,325 3,366,858 12,728,609 6,093,239 17,991,518 3,506,492 34,173,313 732,851 140,771,345 5,645,825 1,115,796 4,450,286 1,561,050 $254,317,282

$1,480,191 6,968,000 857,221 1,904,492 13,688,172 6,200,619 18,411,985 3,517,988 35,898,229 732,851 142,946,368 5,744,696 1,116,884 4,981,326 1,596,550 $246,045,572

($107,495,641)

($108,532,665)

$330,914,007

$325,276,286

Less Local Support TOTAL REVENUE, ALL FUNDS

Levy1 REAL ESTATE General Real Estate Special District Levy (Countywide) Fire and Rescue Conservation Easement Stormwater Management Fee2 Special District Levy (District only) Marshall Electric Light & Business Improvement District

ADOPTED TAX YEAR 2018

PROPOSED TAX YEAR 2019

ADVERTISED TAX YEAR 2019

$0.855

$0.855

$0.855

$0.121 $0.006 $13.64

$0.133 $0.006 $13.64

$0.133 $0.006 $13.64

$0.005

$0.005

$0.005

$4.65

$4.65

$4.65

$2.30 $2.30 $1.50

$2.30 $2.30 $1.50

$2.30 $2.30 $1.50

$1.00 $0.25 $0.05 $0.001 $0.982

$1.00 $0.25 $0.05 $0.001 $0.994

$1.00 $0.25 $0.05 $0.001 $0.994

PERSONAL PROPERTY Tangible Personal Property Business Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment Machinery and Tools Motor Home/Campers/Boats Motor Vehicle Carriers (30 + passengers) Fire & Rescue Volunteer Vehicle Handicap Equipped Vehicles Aircraft3 Mobile Homes

1 FY 2020 FY 2020Rate per $100 of assessed value.

2 PROPOSED PROPOSEDThe Stormwater Management Fee is a countywide special assessment, on a per parcel basis.

3 Aircraft stored at the Warrenton-Fauquier Airport are subject to a special maintenance fee assessment. $101,062,553 26,469,000 $101,062,553 FY 2020 Proposed General Fund Expenditures 26,469,000 29,687,077 Other Funds County Asset 29,687,077 27,640,351 0.7% Replacement Replacement…

27,640,351 0.9% 2,715,789 School Division Non-Departmental 2,715,789 477,522 Operating Fund 1.8% 477,522 49.2% Capital Improvement 987,697 987,697 Program $189,039,989 1.1% $189,039,989 1

Judicial Administration 2.2%

$1,482,055 Community Development 10,122,725 3.4% 871,758 Culture 1,875,092 3.6% 13,116,310 Public Works 4.4% 6,250,625 Debt Service 18,994,355 6.4% 3,517,988 Health & Welfare 6.8% 35,545,564 Public Safety General Government 732,851 11.3% 8.2% 147,430,591 5,714,034 1 Does not include $8.26 million in Consolidated Services shared support.

1,102,757 EXPENDITURES EXPENDITURES 3,709,535 FY2019 FY 2020 FY 2020 1,683,866 Expenditures Summary ADOPTED PROPOSEDFY 2020 FY PROJECTED 2019 FY 2020 $252,150,106 Expenditures GENERALSummary FUND ADOPTED PROJECTED PROPOSED ($109,939,713) GENERAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL FUND Board of Supervisors $292,097 $292,043 $293,621 $331,250,382 Commissioner of the Revenue 1,622,557 1,636,989 1,666,013 GENERAL GOVERNMENT County Administration 966,619 972,167 986,538 Board of Supervisors $292,097 $292,043 $293,621 County Attorney 754,625 1,622,557 758,5611,636,989 817,1831,666,013 Commissioner of the Revenue Finance 1,499,971 County Administration 966,619 1,514,763 972,167 1,540,694 986,538 Geographic 356,560 366,019 817,183 County AttorneyInformation Systems 754,625 359,184 758,561 Human Resources 2,938,092 1,499,971 3,001,7861,514,763 3,014,0781,540,694 Finance Independent AuditorSystems 186,105 210,895 366,019 Geographic Information 356,560 187,685 359,184 Information Technology 3,962,744 2,938,092 4,000,7273,001,786 4,178,6793,014,078 Human Resources Independent Auditor 186,105 574,439 187,685 Management and Budget 573,937 593,307 210,895 Information Registrar Technology 467,087 3,962,744 477,4544,000,727 483,0474,178,679 Management 573,937 1,364,234 574,439 1,386,926 593,307 Treasurer and Budget 1,353,038 Registrar 467,087 SUBTOTAL, GENERAL GOVERNMENT $14,973,432 $15,140,032 477,454$15,537,000 483,047 Treasurer SUBTOTAL, GENERAL GOVERNMENT

1,353,038 $14,973,432

1,364,234 $15,140,032

1,386,926 $15,537,000

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FY 2020 PROJECTED

FY 2020 PROPOSED

$979,707 138,644 1,270,046 15,600 1,521,159 32,700 17,726 87,773 $4,063,355

$987,643 139,300 1,326,643 15,600 1,532,065 32,700 17,726 87,773 $4,139,450

$1,027,856 140,382 1,302,257 15,600 1,611,787 32,700 17,726 87,773 $4,236,081

$309,532 20,902,586 $21,212,118

$309,532 21,238,662 $21,548,194

$309,532 21,126,612 $21,436,144

PUBLIC WORKS Environmental Services - Convenience Sites General Services SUBTOTAL, PUBLIC WORKS

$2,698,081 5,360,648 $8,058,729

$2,756,853 5,401,074 $8,157,927

$2,780,204 5,510,630 $8,290,834

HEALTH AND WELFARE Community Services Board Public Health Social Services/CSA SUBTOTAL, HEALTH AND WELFARE

$475,225 607,877 11,225,132 $12,308,234

$489,482 616,995 11,351,753 $12,458,230

$489,482 616,995 11,778,393 $12,884,870

CULTURE Library Lord Fairfax Community College Parks and Recreation SUBTOTAL, CULTURE

$2,508,152 70,425 4,056,952 $6,635,529

$2,518,157 70,425 4,152,240 $6,740,822

$2,555,601 75,197 4,250,567 $6,881,365

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Agriculture Development Community Development Contributions Cooperative Extension Economic Development John Marshall SWCD Planning Commission /BZA/ARB SUBTOTAL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

$68,119 3,712,746 1,068,439 156,211 811,965 159,186 151,631 $6,128,297

$68,335 3,739,960 1,085,729 161,388 910,994 160,348 151,631 $6,278,385

$71,647 3,796,807 1,095,202 162,418 917,728 162,346 151,631 $6,357,779

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$3,117,031 $3,117,031

$4,667,674 $4,667,674

$3,376,203 $3,376,203

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$3,423,198 1,587,532 12,139,521 1,074,039 89,255,351 100,000 16,000 $107,595,641

$1,218,000 1,637,532 13,095,284 1,181,419 91,384,430 100,000 16,000 $108,632,665

$2,122,725 1,637,532 12,190,559 1,181,419 92,791,478 100,000 16,000 $110,039,713

TOTAL, GENERAL FUND

$184,092,366

$187,763,379

$189,039,989

$1,456,617 19,878,158 845,325 3,366,858 12,728,609 6,093,239 17,991,518 3,506,492 34,173,313 732,851 140,771,345 5,645,825 1,115,796 4,450,286 1,561,050 $254,317,282

$1,480,191 6,968,000 857,221 1,904,492 13,688,172 6,200,619 18,411,985 3,517,988 35,898,229 732,851 142,946,368 5,744,696 1,116,884 4,981,326 1,596,550 $246,045,572

$1,482,055 10,122,725 871,758 1,875,092 13,116,310 6,250,625 18,994,355 3,517,988 35,545,564 732,851 147,430,591 5,714,034 1,102,757 3,709,535 1,683,866 $252,150,106

($107,495,641)

($108,532,665)

($109,939,713)

TOTAL, OTHER FUNDS

$146,821,641

$137,512,907

$142,210,393

TOTAL EXPENDITURES, ALL FUNDS

$330,914,007

$325,276,286

$331,250,382

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Ambulance Revenue Recovery Fund Capital Improvement Fund Conservation Easement Service District Fund County Asset Replacement Fund Debt Service Fund Environmental Services - Landfill Fund Fire and Rescue Levy Fund Fleet Maintenance Fund Health Insurance Fund Warrenton-Fauquier Airport Fund School Division Operating Fund School Nutrition Fund School Textbook Fund School Asset Replacement Fund Regional Governor’s School Fund SUBTOTAL, OTHER FUNDS Less Local Support

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Reviving an old pastime The art of crocheting and knitting is alive and well at Yarnia of Old Town

By Debra H. Smyers Contributing Writer

Just hearing the words crocheting and knitting may take you on a walk down memory lane, to a time when your grandmother or great-aunt made an heirloom tablecloth, sweater or slippers.

Many people remember their relatives actually creating the items during quiet time in the afternoon. Oftentimes it was during a child’s “nap time” as the child would play with toys, read a book, or best of all be given potholder loops or string to play with.

These children witnessed the process of creativity firsthand. The creating of something knitted or crocheted can be even more inspiring than receiving a finished project as a gift.

When you step into Yarnia of Old Town in Warrenton, these warm memories seem to vividly come back to life. The store is located in the historic district of Warrenton.

There is a cozy nook where people knit, crochet and visit. The space is very reminiscent of the comfort of a grandparent’s home in the parlor room, one of the areas where much knitting and crocheting was done.

Richard and Marylou Embrey are the owners of Yarnia of Old Town and were very much influenced by their family. The husband and wife team both developed a love for knitting and crocheting. Marylou’s mother taught her how to crochet at about the age of 10, then knitting followed. Her mom made large hook rugs for rooms, at least 12 squarefeet in size.

“It all came back to me when I picked up needles and hooks to make projects,” Marylou said with a smile.

She is currently working on five projects at a time: a green hat, two shells/tank tops, and two shawls: one green and gray and the other purple and teal.

For Richard, his grandmother and mother both knitted. Although he did not knit at an early age, he always wanted to open a shop. First, in 2015 he and Marylou opened The Red Thread on South Fifth Street.

Then when they moved to Main Street, the shop was renamed to Yarnia of Old Town. As soon as the yarn shop opened and was running well, it inspired him to learn to knit. He now creates beautiful trendy shawls.

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A kaleidoscope of colorful hats and yarn greet customers at the front of the store.

In addition to knitting, he also crochets, and does tatting. Look for his lovely shawls in soft hues of greens and purples, to name a few colors, at Yarnia.

Knitting is thought to have started in the 11th century as a necessity - a means to make warm clothing without the need of large looms or equipment. This was also true of the depression era, when knitting groups were formed for the war effort. Crocheting was seen in Europe in the 1800s at a time when elegance was a part of the era. Knitting and crocheting have been cyclical over the years. The two art forms are now back in vogue, viewed as trendy and as a way to show individuality.

Many of Yarnia’s customers hail from Alexandria, Fairfax, Gainesville, Culpeper and Fredericksburg.

They travel for the yarn’s high quality, variety of selections, and advice.

Local Warrentonian, Gina Clatterbuck says, “I have been shopping at Yarnia for a long time. They are

always so nice. Although I have not been to any of their classes, I would love to. They have a wonderful variety of yarns and supplies. You really can get just about anything related to knitting and crocheting. I’ve sold many items that I have made.”

In addition to its collections of yarn, Yarnia also has unique notions like buttons made of coconut. The store is expanding its line to include more package project items that will

be on display, including tote bag projects. With the recent closing of Kelly Ann’s Quilting, people have stopped by the now-vacant shop, and remarked that they have also been customers at Yarnia of Old Town and will be there even more now.

A whole new look to Yarnia will include more items and more classes for all levels, including a learn-toknit class. On March 6, 13, and 20 from 6 - 8 p.m., Yarnia will offer a class on making a pair of socks for beginners done by a one-magic-loop method. Another class planned is learning how to embroider a wool project bag which will take place on March 16 and 23 from 9 – 11 a.m.

“We are here to assist our customers. It helps to know about yarns and fibers prior to starting a specific project,” said Marylou Embrey. The Embreys advise on repairs and have had people bring in heirloom pieces.

Marylou also has a passion for watercolors and acrylics and new items will include notecards that can be added to homemade gifts.

Yarnia is in Suite 101 at 92 Main St. in Warrenton. Register for classes by phone at 540-878-2039. Visit www.yarniaofoldtown.com to see class details.

Visiting Yarnia is inspirational. Like yarn, the arts connect us to creativity. ​ Debra Smyers is an actress, arts consultant, arts management professor at George Mason, and co-executive director of Fauquier Community Theatre. Reach her at debra@ artsconsultinginternational.com or 800-754-4507.

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Fake Tech Support: Why you should just hang up WHAT’S UP DOK? KLAUS FUECHSEL

Don’t fall for fake tech support!

Variations on this scheme have lurked in the wild world of the web for years. They’re out to steal your money in such a sneaky way that you might not even know you’ve been scammed.

One Sunday afternoon, a very worried client called me because she let a supposed tech-support person into her computer, and now he’s showing her a screen with lots of numbers, including her Social Security number.

Understandably, she was scared.

I told her, “They’re probably fishing for personal numbers from your system, and of course this makes you nervous because you recognize some of them.”

When she tried to end the call, saying she would need to call her own tech guy, the person replied, “I will call back in 30 minutes!”

So, I said, “Turn off the computer right now!”

But there is a risk. When scammers think they won’t get money

from you, they can put a nasty password on your Windows registry, which would be impossible to remove without special tools.

She turned her computer off, and when the person called back, she told the scammer her “tech guy” told her not to pay. The scammer replied, “Are you by any chance over 60 years old? If so, I can offer you our senior discount, for only $500 instead of the usual $1,500?”

Wow. They’ll offer anything to rope you into their scheme.

One thing I’ve noticed is that the cost has gone up. Years ago, it was generally $200 to $300; now it’s $500-$1,500. Here are some of their go-to tactics: A phone call purporting to be from one of the big companies like Microsoft, Apple, Norton or McAffee. The person on the line claims something like your system is sending malicious emails or is being hacked.

A pop-up screams that viruses have been found! Call this number to get help! Now! If your computer has a webcam, you might see a screen with your face on it, warning that you’ve been caught downloading copyrighted material or pornography. Yikes!

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their foot is in the door. Then they bombard you with technical terms, work through their script to get your trust, push you against a corner until you give them remote access and then offer you a “super solution” for your “problems.” For a “reasonable fee.”

Once you pay, they can manipulate your system remotely to make it easier to access in the future. And they might steal valuable personal information, including passwords.

So, please, if someone calls you out of the blue and claims that you have problems with your computer, hang up. If you see a pop-up claiming issues, try to reboot the computer. With luck, it might go away. If not, you need professional help from someone you know and trust. Face

to face.

If you think you got scammed, get the system checked out thoroughly.

If you gave them your credit card, get it canceled. If you gave them bank information, talk to your bank right away. Changing passwords is a good thing, too. But try not to use that computer until you’re sure it is safe and secure again.

Klaus Fuechsel founded Warrenton’s Dok Klaus Computer Care in 2002 and is known for his German-American humor and computer house calls. He and his award-winning tech team work hard to save data and solve their clients’ computer cases. Any questions? Ask the Dok at 540-428-2376 or go to www. dokklaus.com

I see construction: What’s going on?

A cancer center coming soon

Fauquier Health’s two-story, 25,650-square-foot Cancer Center is being built at the corner of Shirley Avenue and Carriage House Road, just down the hill from Fauquier Hospital. It is scheduled to be finished late in 2019, depending on weather conditions.

Look for additional assisted living units

The S.W. Rodgers site development and contracting company has begun work on what will be a 90-unit assisted living facility on a 5-acre property adjacent to the John D. Sudduth American Legion Post 72 building in Warrenton, at 345 Legion Drive. The facility is scheduled to be finished in 2020.

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Demolition crews are busy inside the former Sears building in the Warrenton Village Shopping Center. While it won’t take the entire 100,000-squarefoot space, Home Goods, a discount home furnishing store, will occupy roughly 23,000 square feet. Currently, the nearest HomeGoods store is in Gainesville.

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Oftentimes projects get approved and eventually shovels hit the ground but it’s nice to know what’s happening. Let me know if you’d like us to scoop up the dirt on what’s going on. Email Anita Sherman at asherman@fauquier. com or phone at 540-351-1635.

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KETTLE RUN BOYS FINISH 15-11

The Kettle Run boys basketball team lost to Loudoun Valley 49-46 in the Class 4 Region D semifinals on Feb. 19, ending their season at 15-11.

LIBERTY SIGNING CEREMONY

Liberty basketball player Maggie Williams will be honored in a signing ceremony on March 8 at 3 p.m. She’ll play at Davis & Elkins (W.Va.) College.

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HAWKS ENJOY LOFTY 2ND HALF

PHOTOS BY DAVE HENRICKSON Coach Brian Hooker thinks his DAC champion Hawks are ready for state tournament excellence. “We want to make a long run,” Hooker said.

Highland boys explode past Wakefield in DAC final, 73-58

By Josh Dorsey

Special to the Times

The Highland Hawks entered Saturday with the challenge of playing their first game without Cameron Timmons, an injured 6-foot-10 senior center.

But it didn’t show.

Despite his absence, they put forth a dazzling defensive effort to win the Delaney Athletic Conference tournament championship by beating Wakefield 73-58 at home in Warrenton. In fact, Highland kept the Owls from scoring 59 points for only the third time this boys basketball season.

“For all of them to step up without big Cam on the floor is the ultimate credit,” Wakefield head coach Al Ford said. “They played like men.

They asserted themselves.”

Senior guard Darret Justice led Highland’s defense by locking down the Owls’ leading scorer, Kaleb Torrence. The Wakefield junior guard finished with only two points.

“An incredible feat,” Hooker said of Justice. “He has to defend the best player on the other team pretty much every night.”

With the help of Justice’s defense, Highland (24-5) limited the Owls (19-7) to 24 points in the second half after leading only 35-34 at halftime.

After winning the DAC regular season title, the Hawks have a 54-1 record in DAC play over four seasons.

“As soon as we started getting the first rebound [of the second half] we were able to pull away,” Justice said.

“I told my guys I was going to guard

State tourney begins

Highland is seeded No. 6 for the VISAA Division II state tournament and hosted Norfolk Collegiate on Tuesday in the first round. Win, and the Hawks travel to face No. 3 Miller School in Wednesday’s quarterfinals. The state semifinals are Friday at 5:15 p.m. and the championship is Saturday at 2 p.m., both at Virginia State University in Petersburg.

Kaleb Torrence full court even if we are in half court” defensive sets.

Luke Rodgers, meanwhile, defended against another potent Wakefield offensive weapons in Marcel White, who finished with only 14 points. And Josiah Baines performed marvelously while filling in at center for Timmons.

“Rodgers did a fantastic job,” Hawks coach Brian Hooker said.

“Baines didn’t get a ton of playing time during the year. He came through tonight. That is a credit to him.”

In the first half, true to form in the rivalry, the Hawks and the Owls created a torrid pace that included 18 ties or lead changes. But Highland began the second half on a 6-0 run to begin their surge.

Highland’s defense fueled a 22-9 run in the third quarter, giving the Hawks a 57-43 lead entering the fourth.

“We needed to come out and make a run,” said Hooker, “We didn’t come out and [defend] as well as we thought we could in the first

Sophomore Angelo Brizzi contorted his way to 18 points against Wakefield. half,” he said. “We also didn’t get out in transition as best we could, but it is hard to get out in transition when they are making baskets.”

No. 6-seeded Highland hosted Norfolk Collegiate Tuesday in the first round of the VISAA Division II state tournament.

“We want to make a long run in the state tournament,” Hooker said.

“This is the year I think we can make that run happen.”

Sophomore Angelo Brizzi, who led the Hawks with 18 points, agreed.

“We want four more wins and a state title,” he said. “That is the goal.”

“Angelo is a terrific scorer,” Hooker said. “He has seen a lot of full [ball] denials from a lot of teams this year. He handles it well. He has a lot of skill offensively and he showed it tonight.”

Brizzi had 11 points in the first half to help offset timely 3-pointers by the Owls.

“My teammates got me the ball and I tried to get to the free-throw line,” Brizzi said. “We had to adjust

to not playing with our big man. …

Some shots started to fall and that was big.”

Justice added 17 points, including a 3-pointer created by a rousing move that put the nail in the coffin during the waning moments.

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PRETTY SWELL, MR. ATWELL Falcon wins 500 meters in state-record time, earns two golds; Pavlock takes silver in shot

By Fred Hodge

Special to the Times

Fauquier senior Patrick Atwell produced a new state-meet record in winning the 500-meter dash at Saturday’s Class 4 indoor track and field championships at Roanoke College.

Atwell won by nearly two seconds in 1:04.34, surpassing the 1:05.02 by Fauquier’s Tyler Benson in 2016. Benson is now running at George Mason University.

For a brief time, Atwell had the fastest time in the country until a runner from Bethel clocked 1:04.13 at the Virginia Class 5 state meet. His time is now No. 2.

“Patrick had an outstanding race.

He was strong in the entire meet,” said Fauquier coach Quentin Jones.

Atwell was part of Fauquier’s second gold medal in the two-day meet, joining Josh Moylan, John Paccassi and Nick Matthews to capture the meet-ending 1,600 relay in 3:28.91 to defeat runner-up Churchland by 2.3 seconds.

Atwell, Moylan, Paccassi and Matthews placed second in the meet-opening 3,200 relay Friday at 8:10.99.

Atwell also placed seventh Friday with his triple jump of 42 feet, 2.5 inches.

So Fauquier’s boys team finished

PHOTO BY KRIS GASTLEY Patrick Atwell delivered a massive performance at the Class 4 indoor track meet, winning gold in the 500 and 1,600 relay with teammates Josh Moylan, John Paccassi and Nick Matthews. with 32 points and fourth place out of 38 scoring schools. Loudoun Valley (97) rolled to the title, with Blacksburg (36) second and Churchland (32.5) third.

The Falcon girls were eighth of 34 with 25 points. Blacksburg (71.5), Midlothian (54) and Hanover 45) were the top three.

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“I’m just ecstatic about both teams.

We had two very good days,” Jones said warmly, crediting numerous athletes who produced personal bests.

Jones underscored how close the field was behind the state champion Loudoun Valley.

“We easily could have been second,” said Jones. “We were half a point out of third and four points from second. We missed a point or two here and there that could have made the difference. We see where we need to improve for outdoor [season].”

Fauquier also collected a pair of eighth-place finishes from Isaiah Brothers (55 hurdles, 8.33) and Matthews (1,000, 2:36.89).

Liberty’s Sam Rodman was fifth in the 1,000 in 2:35.34.

Evan Torpy accounted for Kettle Run’s point when he tied his own school record by clearing 12 feet for eighth in the pole vault.

Pavlock leads Falcon girls

Kayla Pavlock recorded the highest finish for the Falcon girls with her shot put silver medal. She recorded her top throw of 37-4 on her second of six attempts.

“I’ve told her ‘All it takes is one

PHOTO BY SHERRY HAYES Madeleine Hayes was fourth in the 500. throw. It doesn’t matter when it is,’” Jones said.

Madeleine Hayes was fourth in the 500 in 1:21.24, while Kelsey Gastley placed eighth in the 1,000 in 3:07.89.

Both were season-best times for the two seniors.

Gastley and Hayes combined with Shelby Rosenberger and Annie Del Gallo for fifth in the 3,200 relay in 10:01.99.

In the 1,600 relay, Camryn Bland, Hayes, Gastley and Ryan McDaniel-Neff ran out of a slower section for fifth at 4:11.26, more than seven seconds better than their seeding time.

Jones emphasized the foursome won its section by almost four seconds, but a strong time was essential to earn a medal because six schools with faster times awaited.

“Ryan McDaniel-Neff was so far ahead when she got the baton [on the anchor leg], but we kept yelling ‘Time, time’ because we knew who was coming later,” Jones recalled. “She did a great job. They all did.”

Fauquier’s other point came in the 300 meters where Sydney Trussell was eighth in 43.05 seconds.

Wakefield boys seeded No. 5 in D-III tourney The Wakefield School boys basketball team is seeded No. 5 in this week’s VISAA D-III state tournament.

The Owls hosted Holy Cross Regional Catholic Tuesday in the first round.

Win, and Wakefield would travel to face No. 4 Christ Chapel in Wednesday’s quarterfinals.

The state semifinals are Friday at noon at Virginia State in Petersburg.

The final is Saturday at noon at Virginia State.

Wakefield opened state tournament play Tuesday.

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Third base isn’t for sissies

Liberty’s Anna Marie Hockman to play softball at Lebanon Valley

By Fred Hodge

Special to the Times

The hot corner is baseball’s nickname for third base.

In softball, the temperature gets turned up a notch since the bag is only 60 feet from home plate (compared to 90 feet in baseball), making the “sizzling” corner a more accurate moniker.

“Softball in general is a quick, fast sport,” said Liberty senior third baseman Anna Marie Hockman, admitting she’s breathed a sigh of relief after catching a rocketed ball.

“I just like playing there. It’s click, click, click,” said Hockman, who was honored in a Feb. 15 school ceremony celebrating her decision to play at NCAA Division III Lebanon Valley College in Annville, Pennsylvania.

Preparing for her fourth year as starting third baseman, Hockman earned first-team all-Northwestern District and Region 4C honors last spring.

She began playing when she was “big enough to swing a bat. Probably when I was five or six.”

Hockman enjoys mathematics and chose Lebanon Valley for its actuarial science program, which she plans to major in.

She is planning to become an actuary, a profession that applies statistical methods to assess risk in insurance, finance and other industries. “One hundred percent of their juniors and some sophomores have paid internships. Their college is No. 1 for placement in the entire country,” she said.

After seeing a career path for herself in actuarial science, Hockman investigated the Dutchmen soft-

Liberty star third baseman Anna Marie Hockman was joined on signing day by her brother Rock, mother Rana and father Danny.

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ball program, looked at the roster and contacted the coach. She attended an overnight clinic in the fall, got to meet the current team and coaches and looked at the surrounding area.

“I didn’t want a big school. It’s a small area, and I liked the homey feel,” the Eagle senior said. Lebanon Valley is in Annville, located about 15 minutes from Hershey. The Division III school competes in the Middle Atlantic Conference. They finished 2016 last spring under coach Scot Adams.

Hockman does not recall how she became entrenched at third, but she enjoys the pace. At Lebanon she could be moved.

“I’d like to stay at third, but I’ll play wherever they want me,” Hockman said.

During her commitment ceremony she was asked about moving to the outfield, and indicated that would be an adjustment.

“Have you ever seen me run?” she chuckled, drawing loud laughter from the crowd.

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Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | February 27, 2019

Soltys has a Steph Curry-like night Senior drills nine 3-pointers, nets 39 points in DAC championship win over Seton

By Josh Dorsey

Special to the Times

Kayla Soltys and Destiny Ramcharan entered the DAC tournament final Saturday as seniors who have each scored more than 1,100 points in their Highland careers.

And, fittingly, then they both set new single-game scoring marks as the Hawks won the tournament title for the second consecutive season with a dominant 77-39 victory over Seton at home in Warrenton.

The Hawks exploded offensively behind an electric performance

by Soltys, who finished with an astounding 39 points and nine 3-pointers.

“I have never made that many,” Soltys said. “Once it left my hands I knew they were going in.”

She made 64 percent of her 3-point attempts (9-of-14) to finish 15-for-23 overall on field goals (65 percent).

“Kayla has been shooting very well in practice this week,” Hawks girls basketball coach Diana Martinez said. “Once she saw the first one fall it was over from there. All I could do was pace up and down the sidelines.

“We have never put together a complete game of basketball, so

PHOTO BY DAVE HENRICKSON All smiles after beating Seton in the DAC final, the Highland girls basketball team enters Wednesday’s VISAA Division II state quarterfinal as the No. 1 seed. If all goes well, they’ll play either No. 2 Miller or No. 3 Seton on Saturday in the state finals at 1 p.m. at The Steward School in Richmond. it is great to do it on the night of a championship game,” Martinez said.

“They played their hearts out.”

Soltys increased her career total to 1,785 points and was named DAC Player of the Year after also helping Highland (18-7) win the regular season championship. Ramcharan added a career-high 24 points to boost

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“It’s pretty easy when I can just pass it to Kayla [Soltys] and I know it is going to go in,” Ramcharan said.

Ramcharan also finished with eight rebounds and two blocks, while Abby Soltys had 11 assists, six rebounds and three steals. Alyssa Austin added seven assists and two steals.

The Hawks took a 33-13 lead into halftime with Soltys and Ramcharan each scoring 15 points in the first half, combining for 91 percent of Highland’s scoring. And the Hawks didn’t let up in the third quarter, extending their lead to 57-26 headed into the final frame.

“We usually struggle in the third quarter and that is when teams jump on us,” Soltys said. “We came out strong today in the third.

“We know that we can play like this now, so we have to come out with that kind of energy every game and every quarter,” she said. “This is proof that we can beat our rivals by like 40.”

Highland takes a 13-game winning streak into this week’s VISAA Division II state tournament.

The No. 1-seeded Hawks host a Wednesday quarterfinal against the winner of a first-round game

her all-time total to 1,162.

“Destiny is a great player,” Martinez said. “She is able to catch the ball in spots that you don’t think we would throw a pass to. Her ability to catch and finish in traffic is second to none in this conference.”

But that wasn’t her only option See HAWKS, Page 19 against Seton.

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HORSE BRIEFS DOGS BENEFIT National Sporting Library event set for Feb. 27

The National Sporting Library and Museum in Middleburg hosts a special event tonight, Feb. 27. “For the Love of Dogs” begins at 6 p.m., with poetry, readings and learning dedicated to working, service and pet dogs. RSVP to apaquette@nationalsporting.org.

In March, two Sunday Sketch events are planned at the facility. Join artist Gail Guirreri Maslyk for an oil and pastel sketch session on March 3 from 2-4 p.m.

On March 10, artist Anthony Barham will lead a drawing clinic 1-5 p.m. in the museum’s sidesaddle exhibition and with live, liveried sidesaddle competitor and model Bernadette Boland. Visit nationalsporting.org.

Martin Douzant’s unique techniques help horses learn to jump

MEETING Clifton Horse hosts Sunday event

The Clifton Horse Society has its annual meeting Sunday, March 3 at the Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program. The free event begins at 5 p.m., with guest speakers to discuss the therapeutic program hoof care and wild mustang adoption.

Call 703-989-8396 to RSVP.

DRESSAGE Spencer, Mitchell host March shows

Spencer Sport Horses in Hume hosts an indoor dressage schooling show March 9. See spencersporthorsesva.com to sign up.

Elsewhere, Mitchell Dressage has a schooling dressage show March 10 at Vintage Valley Sporthorses in Catlett.

See mitchellds.com to register. On March 31, Frying Pan Park in Herndon has a dressage show. More is at fryingpanequestrian.org.

LECTURES March 10 class in Purcellville

Dr. Maureen Kelleher of Leesburg’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center will conduct a clinic March 10 at Another Turn Tack in Purcellville.

From 1-3 p.m., Kelleher will discuss warm-up, cool-down and stretching of the equine athlete. The UC Davis grad is also a certified veterinary acupuncturist. Sign up on the EMC’s Facebook page.

Elsewhere, a Tuesday Talk is March 12 at the EMC’s Leesburg facility. The topic is conformation and athleticism.

Sign up at speart@vt.edu.

By Betsy Burke Parker Special to the Times

Almost every horse can jump, says French-born professional Martin Douzant, but without structured training and progressive conditioning, they can’t do it with the form, technique and adjustability required to win in the modern show ring.

Douzant has developed a freejump training program, or jumping without a rider, to teach young horses an athletic skillset that translates to a variety of disciplines.

Douzant uses a chute corridor approximately 30 meters long. It helps balance the horse to execute the jumping exercises he sets up within.

“We get a lot of information from a young horse how they behave in the jumping chute,” says Douzant, 34. “We don’t need to do it too much, maybe five times, max, to teach a horse to use his body. Jumping free, in the chute, is a great way for a horse to learn.”

Douzant grew up in France’s Rhone Valley, riding pony jumpers as a child, competing to the two-star level as a teen and schooling with the French team while at university. He earned his instructor’s certification in France, then moved to Scotland to work with Olympic eventer Ian

PHOTOS BY BETSY BURKE PARKER Frenchman Martin Douzant teaches rider-less jumping clinics using a chute. He and wife Ashley run a business is called The Frame Sports Horses in Marshall. Visit theframesporthorses.com for more information on his ongoing jumping clinics.

Stark.

There he met and married his wife, Ashley, an American. The couple moved to Virginia in 2014 and set up their business, The Frame Sporthorses, in The Plains.

This spring, they’ll be based at historic Hickory Tree Farm south of Middleburg.

Douzant says rider-less jumping allows for an assessment of horses.

“You can judge a horse’s gaits and ability when they are at liberty,” he says. “The horse learns to use his bascule, and shoulder, when jumping without a rider. Even a talented professional changes a horse’s way of going.”

Having a long arena allows the horse to have what Douzant calls “some breathing room,” to relax between exercises. Three or four assis-

tants on the ground help move the horse around the two-sided chute; once the horse learns what’s expected, Douzant says, they sometimes “do the exercise all on their own.

They like it.”

Jumps can be small and the program can be individualized to help a horse learn to shorten, or lengthen, his stride, or to develop the adjustability required from technical questions at the upper levels.

“The most important aspect is that horses gain confidence,” Douzant says. “We let them do it by themselves, and it’s interesting to watch them learn. The lessons in the chute translate to jumping under saddle.”

Douzant also teaches riding clinics as well as the ongoing jumpchute series. A full calendar is listed at theframesporthorses.com.

Hawks open states as team to beat HAWKS, from Page 18

between No. 8 Isle of Wight and No. 9 Fredericksburg Christian.

Seton also earned a first-round bye as the No. 3 seed, so the Conquistadors could theoretically face Highland again in the state final.

The Hawks would enter that game with a sixgame winning streak against Seton thanks to their 38-point win Saturday.

“This gives us confidence going into states,” Ramcharan said.

Hawks host Wednesday quarterfinal

No. 1 seed Highland will host either No. 8 Isle of Wight or No. 9 Fredericksburg Christian Wednesday at 5 p.m. in the quarterfinals of the VISAA Division II state tournament. The semifinals are Friday at noon at The Steward School in Richmond. The final is Saturday at 1 p.m. at Steward.

Destiny Ramcharan (left) and Kayla Soltys (left, right) hope their glorious senior seasons end with a title.

PHOTOS BY DAVE HENRICKSON

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Fauquier Times | February 27, 2019

Seeking sound sleep Can weighted blankets overcome insomnia?

By John Hagarty

Contributing Writer

One of the silent health issues today is sleeplessness -- silent in that it occurs in the depth of night as the afflicted stare at walls and ceilings waiting for the sleep fairy to arrive.

Often, she fails to show or does so reluctantly in the early-morning hours.

As a result, the next day’s work is a slog as the underpowered labor through their ongoing chronic energy loss.

Just less than 50 percent of Americans claim they are not getting a good night’s sleep. Some 164 million citizens struggle with the curse at least once a week.

Coming to the rescue---and profit--are prescription drugs and over-thecounter sleep aids. Americans spend an estimated $41 billion annually on such remedies. The number is anticipated to swell to $52 billion by 2020.

A 2016 Consumer Reports investigation found, on average, popular sleeping drugs like Ambien and Lunesta only helped the afflicted get eight to 20 minutes extra sleep a night.

Even science seems flummoxed on how to treat the misery.

Given the extent of the problem, troubled sleepers will try almost anything to get some shut-eye. In addition to sleep medications, numerous devices are pedaled as the secret to sawing wood in peace.

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Hugs and snugs. Some studies suggest that weighted blankets can contribute to a child’s good night’s sleep. ted by tablets and smartphones are said to help counter the loss of melatonin, a hormone that induces sleep. Whitenoise machines that block distracting noise; special sleep-inducing masks; “smart” mattresses; calm-inducing smartphone apps and much more are also marshaled to solve the problem.

Perhaps one untried strategy is to simply cruise the internet looking for the best drug, device or secret to a good night’s rest. With more than 33 million results popping up on the search word “sleeplessness,” an extended Google hunt might simply bore a person to sleep.

Segmented sleep?

Before we jump to the conclusion that not getting eight hours of uninterrupted sleep is a calamity, let’s consider a pattern that has been around for centuries: segmented sleep.

Segmented sleep, or “polyphasic sleep,” is sleep that is divided into two or more sessions. Someone who comfortably coexists with this pattern may go to bed at 9 p.m. and wake at 1 a.m., read or work---in or out of the bed for one or two hours---then retire for a second time.

It’s not insomnia, and anyone who thinks it’s unhealthy will be surprised to learn many of our ancestors slept this way until the 19th century.

Historians believe humans naturally evolved to sleep in blocks of time -- not a straight eight hours. There are written descriptions dating back 3,000 years of this behavior; polyphasic sleep is even referred to in Homer’s “Odyssey.”

The “in between” time was considered sacred. People would use it for purposes as diverse as praying, visiting neighbors or enjoying a romantic interlude with their loved one.

Physicians in the 16th century even advised patients that the time between sleeping was ideal for conception, going as far as telling couples they, “would have more enjoyment” and “do it better” than other times of the day.

Today, one should carefully consider waking a mate at 1 a.m. with a whispered suggestion it was time to get “chummy.” But, if they proceed anyway, they might simply be displaying evolutionary behavior’s sleepy face.

Suffice it to say, waking up in the middle of the night is not all that unnatural. If it works for you, enjoy. But given today’s work schedules, a more modern approach to beddy-bye may be in order.

Weighted blankets?

Into this battle for dreamland comes riding yet another claim for achieving sleep nirvana: weighted gravity blankets. Never heard of them? They’ve actually been around for a while but mostly used by therapists and psychiatry clinics.

Today the blankets are going mainstream and are increasingly catching the attention of a sleepy workforce.

“It can help promote sleep by reducing anxiety, improving cognitive function, overcoming sensitivity to touch and pacifying obsessive-compulsive behavior. The blanket can help with sensory disorders, sleep insomnia, ADD/ADHD Spectrum Disorders, Asperger’s and autism spectrum disorders.”

Think of curling up in your mother’s loving arms as an infant. Huggly snuggly.

Some studies have shown the blankets do reduce anxiety, creating a safe and more comfortable feeling while sleeping. One study even demonstrated a drop in heart rate for dental patients having wisdom teeth removed.

And yet, as with the snake oil salesmen of yesteryear, one must be cautious when a single product claims to relieve multiple ailments.

But if the blankets work, they appear to achieve startling results without the use of drugs. Even some clinicians find the blankets have more up-value than many conventional sleep aids.

Proof in the snoozing?

PHOTO BY JOHN HAGARTY

Weighted blankets resemble comforters but claim to carry extra benefits.

Whether their benefits ultimately collapse in a heap as a passing fad or settle into an accepted and proven sleep solution, time will tell.

But for many current users, the jury is in and the verdict is, “These things work.”

In clinical settings, the blankets’ history revolves around their use in an occupational therapy called sensory integration. The treatment is employed to help deal with autism and similar disorders by focusing on sensory experiences.

Let’s listen in as one manufacturer describes its blanket: “The weighted gravity blanket is filled with hypo-allergenic, non-toxic, odorless glass beads engineered to be around 10 to 15 percent of your body weight. The deep pressure from the weight causes the body to produce serotine and endorphins, improving mood and promoting restful sleep.

A quick review of Amazon’s verified customer reviews shows four to five-star ratings on most of the blankets for sale. Typical comments include observations such as: “Feels really great on. I got the 20 lb. blanket and I weigh about 165. I love it.”

“After about a week of use, I feel like the blanket works incredibly well.

I’ve been sleeping 8-9 hours a night, falling asleep faster and tossing and turning less.”

“I’m not a fan of being held too tight or being restrained but I must admit I love!”

Lullabyland does not come cheap.

Be ready to bruise your credit card for $70 to $150, depending on the size and quality of the blanket purchased. But you may recover from sticker shock after a couple weeks of solid rest.

And if you do pull the trigger and are unhappy with your purchase, return policies for most in-store and online sales are accommodating. Nothing ventured nothing gained. Except a good night’s rest.

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To make your vacation dream come true, follow the steps What are your vacation goals for 2019? As a travel agent, I have an ongoing list of places I would like to explore: a country I have never visited, a view I have not yet seen, more long weekend road trips or simply standing under a tranquil waterfall surrounded by the beauty of nature.

Stop and let yourself imagine where it you’d like to go.

There’s a famous quote that says, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Well, it’s time to take some steps toward your vacation goals this year.

It’s not as simple as waking up one day and saying, “Oh, I think I’ll go to Europe next week!” No, you have to plan for it, and you have to take steps in the direction of your dream.

There will always be a list of reasons and excuses holding you back, such as cost, time off work, waiting until the kids are older, etc., but I like to encourage people to begin walking toward their dreams.

Here’s some steps for making your dream vacation a reality: Step one: Pick a destination. For some, this is easy. If your family heritage originated in Scotland, you might like to check it out. Or maybe you have always dreamed of taking a cruise down the Danube River. It could be Disney, Alaska, a cruise to the Caribbean, deep-sea fishing in Florida or travelling the Swiss Alps.

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This makes planning and paying for the vacation a bit easier. Some clients have already booked into 2020, and some are even looking into 2021 with this type of plan.

Step three: Make a plan to start saving. Get a price quote and gather all your facts so you know what your dream vacation will cost. Saving money can be fun! For instance, the 52-week money challenge is simple, and by the end of the year, you will have saved $1,378. That may or may not be enough for your dream, but it’s at least a start! Here’s how it works. There are countless versions of the challenge, but generally, you should match each week’s savings amount with the number of the week in your challenge. In other words, you’ll save $1 the first week, $2 the second week, $3 the third week, and

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Step four: Put legs to your dream.

Book it, talk about it, research it and know you are making it happen!

Step five: Do the necessary things to get ready for your journey, such as obtaining a passport or renewing it.

A passport is good for 10 years, but it must not expire within six months

after your date of travel.

Step six: Take that trip! You are worth it, and you will look back and be so glad you did!

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Vows renewed on Valentine’s Day Memory care seniors embraced Valentine’s Day this year when they renewed their vows under a beautiful gazebo at Poet’s Walk Warrenton. During the wedding ceremony, the couples were serenaded by beautiful violin music played by Apollo Music. Pastor Dennis DiMauro from Trinity Lutheran Church officiated.

At the celebration, 15 students from Taylor Middle School entertained the residents by dancing to the live performance by the Davis Bradley

Duo, singing and dancing to the song Baby Shark, playing the saxophone and reciting poetry to everyone. They also enjoyed chocolate covered strawberries, heart cookies, cheese and crackers and more.

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Fauquier Times | February 27, 2019

Hear that lonesome bugle blow Upcoming fundraiser to aid restoration of North American elk

By John Hagarty

Contributing Writer

In 1855, a hunter took careful aim at a lone elk in southwest Virginia.

Resting his sights carefully on the 700-pound bull, he slowly squeezed off a shot and unknowingly dropped the last elk in the commonwealth.

Thus ended centuries of the regal animal’s existence in the Old Dominion.

The exact nature of the last elk’s demise here is conjecture but for certain it was a combination of hunting pressure and loss of habitat that saw the noble Cervus elaphus fade from our mountains and valleys.

Much like the buffalo that would be brought close to extermination in the late 1880s by professional buffalo hunters who slaughtered up to 250 animals a day, elk had the unfortunate luck to thrive and die in an era when killing wild game was dictated by hunger…or greed.

But there is a Warrenton resident who has spent 29 years tirelessly working to reestablish elk throughout the U.S., with an emphasis on Kentucky, North Carolina and especially Virginia.

It’s a success story that many are only vaguely aware of and positions both wildlife enthusiasts and hunters for unique outdoor experiences for generations to come.

Meet Danny Smedley, a retired senior manager for an electronic funds transfer company who ignited his passion for elk and elk hunting 29 years ago when he picked up a magazine called Bugle, published by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, headquartered in Missoula, Montana.

“I was out in Yellowstone on a family vacation after my first child was born. I looked through that magazine and was very impressed and joined the foundation,” Smedley said.

“About six months later, a gentleman who had been a former chair of the national organization invited me to a meeting in D.C. He said they were thinking about starting a Warrenton chapter of RMEF. “I attended that meeting and for 29 years have been involved with both the foundation and organizing the local fundraiser that supports our cause.”

In the beginning

The RMEF was founded in 1984

by four guys sitting around a west- throughout the area. Last year, we ern elk hunting camp opining that had 350 people visit the area and pay unless action was taken both elk $30 each to see the elk and listen to habitat and the species itself would them bugle,” Smedley said.

The positive economic impact disappear. Its success is measured today by the 500 active chapters and on these rural areas cannot be unthriving herds around the country. derstated. Moreover, as is often the More than 1 million elk roam the case in re-establishing one species, it serves to boost the advantages for western states.

The organization’s template was a variety of other wildlife. taken from the pages of Ducks UnHunting is conversation limited, which has worked tirelessly This is the slogan of the RMEF since 1937 to successfully preserve and underpins why the hunt is an wetlands and associated upland habintegral part in saving a threatened itats for waterfowl, other wildlife species. and people.

Smedley says he is often asked Today, RMEF has brought more about the dichotomy between hunting than 7 million acres under conservaand recovering threatened wildlife. tion easement and provided critical Actually, the two survival habitat go hand-in-hand.

“Down in Grundy for the America He cites as an exElk. While the emthey’ve got little ample the tale phasis has been cabins, a visitor center of two birds: the on western land American wood and viewing stations preservation, indiduck and the whiteviduals like Smedthroughout the area. billed woodpecker. ley and a cadre of Last year, we had 350 The former other dedicated thrives as both a sportsmen have people visit the area… game duck and achieved simi- to see the elk and listen successful survilar success in the to them bugle.” vor because Ducks eastern U.S. DANNY SMEDLEY Unlimited became There are now its “sponsor,” resome 13,000 elk in covering wetlands Kentucky, 200 in and building hundreds of thousands North Carolina’s Great Smoky Mounof duck boxes. Today it is one of the tains National Park, 200 near Grundy, most numerous ducks in the country Virginia, 1,000 fittingly thriving in for the mutual enjoyment for both Elk County, Pennsylvania, and 100 in birders and hunters. the Monongahela National Forest in Conversely, the latter had no West Virginia. sponsor and today the white-billed By any measure, the success of the woodpecker is extinct. “A species relocation of these herds represents dican lose out if it does not have a puramonds on an elk’s

rack.

Moreover, some of the herds have been relocated on reclaimed strip-mining land, often in some of the poorest sections of the country.

“Down in Grundy they’ve got little cabins, a visitor center and viewing stations

pose and a sponsor,” said Smedley.

Fundraiser

This year, the RMEF’s local fundraiser will be hosted at the Fauquier County Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 9, from 3:30 to 9:30 p.m.

In addition to speakers updating attendees on the success of elk restoration nationwide, there will be

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Recent tagging and collaring of elk in Virginia by Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries with help from RMEF volunteers. games, live and silent auctions with prizes as exotic as a premier elk hunt in Wyoming, an Illinois whitetail hunt; a 10-day African safari valued at $16,000; and a two-night cabin Virginia elk tour.

High-end hunting rifles, numerous pieces of art, jewelry and a host of related items will also the gifted to the lucky assembled. A catered big game banquet will round out the evening.

Join some 200 other sportsmen and wildlife enthusiasts and learn more about the valued work of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.

Tickets are $85 each, $135 for couples and support the goal of elk revival throughout the United States. Tickets can be purchased by contacting John Overend at 703-930-7594. For information on the foundation itself or on making a donation, reach out to Danny Smedley at 540222-4994.

Tickets can also be ordered online at https://events.rmef.org/ shop/bullrun. A digital tour of the world of elk recovery can be taken at www.rmef.org/default.aspx.

Finally, consider visiting any of the East Coast elk recovery areas and be riveted by the sound of the haunting bugle call of this stately king of the forest.

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‘I Got Rhythm’

Fauquier Community Band plays the ‘Music of George Gershwin’ in free concert The Arts Lady DEBRA ALESIA SMYERS HOUSE Mark your calendars for Monday, March 4 at 7 p.m. for what promises to be one of the best concerts of the year! Fauquier Community Band will present “The Music of George Gershwin” at Fauquier High School.

Known as one of the great American composers of the early 20th century, Gershwin composed music in multiple genres including jazz, blues, popular and classical.

Fauquier Community Band is expected to play Gershwin’s music with much zeal and zest. The concert will open to the exciting jazz standard, “I Got Rhythm.” Next will be a “Porgy and Bess” medley including the wellknown favorite “Summertime.” Katrina Bryant, assistant conductor of the band, will direct the entire concert and chose the popular repertoire.

Music includes: “An American in Paris,” “Strike Up the Band,” and, of course, the ever popular “Rhapsody

‘All the world’s a stage’ The Fauquier Community Theatre opens March with ‘As You Like It’ Staff Reports Fauquier Community Theatre opens March with one of Shakespeare’s best-known and best-loved comedies, “As You Like It,” which will feature a cast of funny characters who break away from the rigid court and find contentment in nature. Director Maggie Mumford has put together a highly talented group of FCT veterans and newcomers who will entertain you with Shakespearean humor, disguises, music, and most importantly – love.

The cast of 14 brings to life each of their characters in a whimsical and fun way and carry the play to excellence.

“Though the play is remembered for Rosalind’s disguise as a man, ‘As You Like It’ features a whole cast of “motley” characters who each get their moment to be funny or profound. This cast of actors is hardworking and hilarious, and each of them understands how to bring the text alive onto the stage. They are all working together to make this a true ensemble piece about finding the joy in life,” says Mumford.

“As You Like It” is a story of love and an adventurous journey towards new beginnings. Duke Senior (played

by Carolyn Cameron) had been banished to the Forest of Arden by his

in Blue.”

“I grew up in a classical music home and always wanted to be a conductor.

My mother was a pianist. It was actually the ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ piece that inspired me to choose an all Gershwin concert, as everyone loves his music,” says Bryant.

Some of the concert’s musical selections will include vocalists. Rod Lowery will sing “Embraceable You.” Vocalist and French horn player Wendy Marie is singing the jazzy “They Can’t Take That Away from Me.” Marie is enthusiastic saying, “Gershwin’s music is timeless and familiar to most audiences.” How even truer her words will be when she sings “Someone to Watch Over Me” at the end of the concert.

The event is family-friendly and there is something for everyone to enjoy about the music.

“The program is appropriate for all ages—a great family outing, a delightful date night or just an escape from the ordinary,” says Sandra Ludes, secretary for the band. Fauquier Community Band presents this free concert and complimentary refreshments as a gift to the community. No tickets are needed for the concert. There is plenty of parking. brother Duke Frederick (also played

by Carolyn Cameron). Frederick then banishes his niece Rosalind (played

by Georgia Cerisano) who has grown close with his daughter, Celia (played

by Mickalei Lindquist) and is enamored with Orlando (played by Peter Mumford).

Set up to be killed by hateful older brother Oliver (played by Gregory Leggott) in a wrestling match, Orlando unexpectedly turns the tables on wrestling professional Charles (played by Kevin Stokker).

Orlando then flees to the forest, where he meets up with the exiled duke and other forest wanderers, including Rosalind and her cousin Celia who were now taking on the male personas Ganymede and Aliena.

Performances will be at the Theatre at Vint Hill, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, on Fridays and Saturdays, March 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays, March 10, 17 and 24 at 2 p.m. The show is being produced

by Don Richardson. Tickets available at www.FCTstage.org or by phoning

Photo courtesy of Stephen Rummel Photography

“Swear by your beards that I am a knave!” Rosalind is played by Georgia Cerisano and Touchstone by local dermatologist Larry Finkel.

The Gershwin concert takes place in the Fauquier High School auditorium. The entrance is at door D10 on the east side of the building (the right side when facing the front door). Raffle tickets are available as an option to purchase for $1 each or six for $5 and to help cover the band’s expenses. The prizes to raffle winners include gift certificates to popular local businesses.

A reception follows the concert offering the opportunity to meet the musicians and visit with others in the community. The arts bring people together and build communities. Bryant talks about the value of music education, emphasizing that music education begins at home and in the community. She has four children and the three oldest play the piano. Bryant teaches piano lessons at Allegro Communi-

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ty School for the Arts and also in her home. As part of her music education, Bryant has learned to play most all instruments; she is most proficient on piano, flute, saxophone, trumpet, clarinet and French horn.

Fauquier Community Band, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization and an affiliate of Fauquier County Parks and Recreation. Consisting of more than 60 musicians, the band performs concerts throughout the year directed by conductor Paul Hicks and/or assistant conductor Katrina Bryant who joined the band in 2015. For information about future concerts and events, as well as information to join the band, visit: www.FauquierCommunityBand. org. Performances are always presented free of charge and there is no fee to join the band.

If you go

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Katrina Byrant, assistant conductor Fauquier Community Band

“The Music of George Gershwin” Fauquier Community Band Fauquier High School 705 Waterloo Road, Warrenton 7 p.m.

Free and open to the public.

Plenty of parking.

This is the debut column of “The Arts Lady” written by Debra Smyers, an actress, arts consultant, arts manager, professor at George Mason, and co-executive director of Fauquier Community Theatre. It will appear monthly and highlight local arts. She can be reached at debra@ artsconsultinginternational.com or 800-754-4507.

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UPCOMING EVENTS Send your events to asherman@fauquier. com at least a week in advance. Entries need to include address and contact number. Visit www.fauquier.com for more events

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Gallery Talk: 2 p.m. 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg. Each week attendees receive a personalized sneak peek at traveling exhibitions, permanent collections, and the fascinating stories behind the works at the National Sporting and Library Museum’s art collections. No two tours are alike. Reservations not required, and admission is free. Gallery Talks are every Wednesday at 2 p.m. Contact: 540-6876542 For the love of dogs: 6-7:30 p.m. 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg. Stories, poems, and songs to celebrate mankind’s relationship with working dogs, service dogs and beloved pets. $10 suggested donation. RSVP to Anne Marie Paquette, APaquette@NationalSporting.org, 540 687-6542, ext.25.

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“Jekyll and Hyde”: 6 p.m. 4439 Old Tavern Road, The Plains. Wakefield School Theatre presents the classic story of a man with two personalities. Directed by Ray Karns.

Plays again March 1 at 7 p.m. and March 2 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $11. Cast includes high school students, parents, faculty and community members. Visit www.facebook. com/WakfieldOwls

March 1

Romancing Rappahannock: Greenfield Inn Bed & Breakfast in Washington, Virginia, in collaboration with Katy Regnery, New York Times and USA Today

best-selling author, created a fun-filled, two-day fan immersion weekend with nine best-selling romance authors.

Events include: A one-of-a-kind author panel, welcome cocktails at Copper Fox Distillery, pizza and wine at Quievremont Winery, author-led scavenger hunts, lunch at Gadino Cellars, dinner at Tula’s, and optional chocolate tastings. For more information, please contact Audrey Regnery, Innkeeper at Greenfield Inn Bed & Breakfast, at 540-675-1114 or AudreyRegnery@greenfieldinnva.com.

March 2

National Red Cross Month: 11 a.m.

– 1 p.m. 10 Ashby St. Warrenton. The Fauquier Historical Society celebrates the opening of its newest exhibit highlighting Fauquier’s role in the Red Cross with a free family day. During the festivities, the Society will open its newest temporary exhibit “Everywhere for Everyone: Fauquier’s Red Cross.” The event is hosted in partnership with the Winchester and Charlottesville Chapters of the Red Cross, and will include children’s crafts, period uniforms, and a Clara Barton impersonator. Visit www. fauquierhistory.org or contact 540-3475525.

Downtown Culpeper Carnival – allday Mardi Gras celebration: Fun for the entire family including: live music, performing artists, wagon rides, New Orleans inspired food, crafts for children, strolling costumed performers and face painting. Enjoy the traditions of Mardi Gras with beads and masks for all. Wes Iseli magic shows at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. at The Culpeper Center for free. The merriment continues with Services to Abused Families, Inc.’s inaugural Mardi

Gras Masquerade Ball taking place from 7-11 p.m. Tickets for the Masquerade Ball are available through eventbrite and ticket holders will enjoy an evening of costumes, music, wonderful food from some of the best area chefs, a silent auction and much conviviality. Visit www.culpeperdowntown. com or contact 540-825-4416.

March 3

Sunday Sketch: 2-4 p.m. 102 The Plains Road, The Plains. Join professional artist Gail Guirreri-Maslyk for a free sketching session at the National Sporting Library and Museum. All ages welcome, supplies are provided. RSVP with Anne Marie Paquette at APaquette@NationalSporting. org to reserve your space.

The Cold War in Outer Space: The Soviet/American Space Race: 1 p.m.

7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton.

The Cold War Museum, in cooperation with Old Bust Head Brewing Company, presents Gene Eisman, the Museum’s expert on Soviet and American aviation during the Cold War and Chris Sturdevant, historian and chairman of the Midwest Chapter of the Cold War Museum. $25 in advance, $35 at the door. Visit www.eventbrite.com or contact 703-283-4124.

Celebrating Black History: 3 p.m. 39 Alexandria Pike, Warrenton. First Baptist presents “Our Strength, Our Roots.” The audience will participate in reflections about strong folk and strong traditions in the black community. There will be brief stops at Matt’s Barbershop and Ms.B’s Beauty Shop and will conclude at the House on the Right Hill with a good word from the Right Rev. Kathy Urby. Contact: 856-889-0112 or 540-347-5467

Hagedorn fundraiser: 1-6 p.m. 380 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. Beloved area musician Steve Hagedorn has recently been diagnosed with cancer.

Steve’s friends and fellow musicians are joining together for one day of music and community to show support and help raise money for his fight against cancer. Please join us at McMahon’s Irish Pub and Restaurant to celebrate Steve. All proceeds will go to Steve and his family for his medical bills. The event will feature live music all day, including performances by Steve and other artists such as the Elizabeth Lawrence Band, Josh Lowe and the Dubious Brothers, Clare Cho and many more. Tickets are $5 at the door and include access to the day’s live music as well as food from McMahon’s, discounted drink specials, door prizes and raffles. Attendees will also have access to a silent auction featuring exclusive items such as jewelry, dinners at local restaurants, artwork and overnight excursions. Steve Hagerdorn has been giving our community the gift of music for more than 30 years. Let’s come together on March 3 to show him our appreciation and support him in his fight against cancer. For more information, contact Elizabeth Lawrence at 540-272-0390

March 4

Twinkle Toes Ballet:3:45 -4:15 p.m. 376 Waterloo St., Warrenton. Progressions Dance School offers a ballet-based class for the tiniest ballerinas. Every Monday through April 1. Music, song, dancing and props are used in this first class for dancers ages 2 to 3 1/2. Register online at www.progressionsdanceschool. com. Contact: 571-274-0527

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Live Music & Entertainment Email event info to asherman@fauquier.com

March 1

Pictrola Live at Gloria’s: 8 p.m. 92 Main St., Warrenton. The Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance is proud to welcome Pictrola. The band strives to incorporate modern themes into traditional bluegrass, bringing elements from blues, swing, jazz, and rock into unique covers and originals. Tickets $10.

Children under 12 free with adult. Seating limited. Advance tickets recommended.

Visit www.centerofwarrenton.org.

Contact: 540-347-7484

Gershwin and his contemporaries. Tickets $46, $39, $28. Visit www.hyltoncenter. org/tickets. Contact: 703-257-1811

March 2

Patty Reese Band Live at Gloria’s: 8 p.m. 92 Main St., Warrenton. The Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance is proud to welcome the Patty Reese Band featuring: David Chappell, Sonny Petrosky and Deren J Blessman.Tickets $20. Children under 12 free with adult. Seating limited.

Advance tickets recommended. Visit www.centerofwarrenton.org. Contact: 540-347-7484 Take the Cake Live on the Taproom Stage: 5-8 p.m. Old Bust Head Brewery, 7134 Farm Station Road, Vint Hill. Take the Cake is a DMV area band that covers a broad spectrum of music, from classic oldies to modern songs on the radio. Menu

by Blue City. Contact: 540-347-4777

PICTROLA – MARCH 1 Daron Tapscott Live at McMahon’s Irish Pub: 8 p.m. 380 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. Great music, good times.

Contact: 540-347-7200 Celebrating Gershwin: A Stroll Down Tin Pan Alley: 8 p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas.

Virtuoso clarinetist Julian Bliss leads his band on “A Stroll Down Tin Pan Alley,” which explores the treasured sounds of

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with one toe-tappin’ foot in traditional bluegrass and blazing musicianship that pushes boundaries. Tickets $20. Children under 12 free with adult. Seating limited.

Advance tickets recommended. Visit www.centerofwarrenton.org. Contact: 540-347-7484

Live Irish Music: 5-8 p.m., 380 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. Come enjoy live Irish music and a relaxed dining atmosphere every Sunday. Wonderful free event perfect for family and friends. Roast beef special. Visit www. mcmahonsirishpub.com Contact: 540347-7203

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March 4

The Fauquier Community Band: 7 p.m. Fauquier High School., 705 Waterloo Road, Warrenton. The Fauquier Community Band presents music by George Gershwin. Vocal and instrumental solos by members of the band, with Katrina Bryant conducting. Free. Raffle to benefit the band.

Josh Lowe at Wort Hog Brewing Company: 5-7 p.m. 41 Beckham St., Warrenton. Traditional American roots music. Contact: 540-300-2739 Crossthreaded: 7 p.m. Live music at Orlean Market, 6855 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall. Local Hume band plays bluegrass, country and oldies. RSVP for dinner. Contact: 540-364-2774 Live entertainment at Inn at Kelly’s Ford: 7-10 p.m. 16589 Edwards Shop Road, Remington. Contact: 540-399-1779

The Danny Knicely Quartet Live at Gloria’s: 8 p.m. 92 Main St., Warrenton.

The Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance is proud to welcome multi-instrumentalist Danny Knicely, a pioneer in jazz mandolin along with pianist Larry Willis, bassist John Previti and vocalist Aimee Curl. Tickets $25.

Children under 12 free with adult. Seating limited. Advance tickets recommended.

Visit www.centerofwarrenton.org. Contact: 540-347-7484

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Circa Blue: 8 p.m. 291 Gay St., Washington. Little Washington Theatre presents Circa Blue, a contemporary bluegrass band based in Martinsburg, West Virginia. $25/Adults, $10/under 18.

Visit www.littlewashingtontheatre.com.

Contact: 540-675-1253

The Dirty Grass Players Live at Gloria’s: 8 p.m. 92 Main St., Warrenton.

The Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance is proud to welcome The Dirty Grass Players who have established themselves

Patsy and the Country Classics: 7 p.m. 300 East Main St., Remington.

Flatbeds and Tailfins presents a tribute to real country music. Doors open at 6 p.m. Starts at 7 p.m. General admission is $15. Kids under 5 are free. Visit www.flatbedsandtailfins.com for ticket information. Also available at the store in Remington or by phone at 540-422-2507.

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FAITH NOTES Submit your religious news events to asherman@fauquier.com at least a week in advance for publication.

Please include address/contact information for your event.

Friday, March 1

First Friday Followers: 6-8 p.m Amissville United Methodist Church, at 14760 Lee Highway, Amissville, sponsors First Friday Followers, beginning in the sanctuary of the church. This is a program of fellowship and activities for children and youth. It meets the first Friday of each month. For questions or more information, call Missy at 540-9373590.

Saturday, March 2

Food Pantry: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Redeemed Church of Jesus Christ, 9552 James Madison Highway, Warrenton, will host a grand opening for its Food Pantry Saturday, March 2 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.” The food pantry will operate Saturdays, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and Thursdays, from 6-7:30 p.m.

For more information, visit www. redeemedchurchva.org or more call 540-935-2956.

Human Trafficking Awareness:9-11:30 a.m. Do you know human trafficking is happening in your community? Come learn more at “New Insights in Human Trafficking Awareness,” March 2 at

Greenwich Presbyterian Church, 15305 Vint Hill Road, Nokesville.

Speakers include a survivor of human trafficking, detectives and more. Free.

To register, visit https://form.jotform. com/90104676619157.

Sunday, March 3

Black History celebration: 3 p.m. First Baptist Church of Warrenton , 39 Alexandria Pike, Warrenton presents a “Black History Experience--Our Roots, Our Strength!” The audience will participate in reflections about strong folk and strong traditions in the black community. There will be a brief stop at Matt’s Barbershop and Ms. B’s Beauty Shop and will conclude at the House on the Hill with a good word from the Rev. Kathy Urby. We aim for a Black History experience that will be informative, interactive and fun for all!

Contact: Charlene at 856-889-0112.

Tuesday, March 5

Pancake supper: 5:30-7 p.m. A community pancake supper will be held in the parish hall at Grace Episcopal, 6507 Main St., The Plains.

Blueberry, traditional and chocolate chip pancakes will be cooked and served by the men of the parish.

Coffee, orange juice and mixed fruit will also be available. Fried apples and maple syrup will be available to top your flapjacks. Come and enjoy! The event is free, but a good-will offering will be accepted. For more details,

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

• SUNDAY SCHOOL: Children & Adults 10 a.m.

5096 Grace Church Lane, Casanova (1 mile off Meetze Road)

contact the church at 540-253-5177 or visit www.gracetheplains.org.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper: 5-8 p.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 8695 Old Dumfries Road, Catlett, will hold a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. Unlimited pancakes, apple sauce and homemade syrups will be available. Free-will offering.

There will be a children’s corner with a special setup for pancakes, fun and games. For more information, call 540-788-4619 Saturday, March 9: 5-6:30 p.m. p.m. Remington United Methodist Church, 150 West Bowen St., Remington, will host a Lenten lecture titled, “The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ: Lessons Learned from recent research. The guest lecturer for this event will be the Rev. Jeffery Schroeder. Besides holding B.S., M.A.R., and M.Div. degrees, Schroeder’s qualifications include the Yale S.T.M. degree in New Testament.

He studied at the Universities of Toronto and Oxford, and has been ordained for over 32 years. Schroeder invites the community to join him as he explores the central message of the Christian faith. The program is free, though a free-will offering will be accepted. A free meal of Lenten soup will be provided in the Fellowship Hall immediately after the lecture.

For more information, contact Rev. Schroeder at therevjcs@gmail.com or the church pastor, the Rev. Walter Westbrook, at cntmpl852@gmail. com.

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Black History Service: 3 p.m. Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 33 South Third St., Warrenton, will hold a Black History Service. Lunch will be served after the morning worship service. Special presentations to include “Bringing Harriet Tubman to Life” as portrayed by Sister Taryn A. Weaver and “Gospel Spotlight on: Thomas Dorsey.”

Ongoing…

Rectortown United Methodist Church prepares for 125th anniversary: To celebrate its 125th anniversary this year, Rectortown United Methodist Church is in search of pictures of RUMC events, activities, or family celebrations (baptism, confirmation, weddings, etc.) to be used in a presentation at the church’s homecoming celebration in May. They are asking for anyone who has photos to email them to rectortownsecretary@gmail. com, or mail them to RUMC, P.O. Box 301, Rectortown VA, 20140.

Please identify those in the photos if possible. Hard copy photos will be scanned and returned.

Single Moms Support Group meets every second and fourth Tuesday from 6:30 – 8 p.m. 341 Church St. Warrenton. If you are divorced, in the midst of a divorce or separation, navigating the difficult road of single parenting for the first time or have lived it for years…and need support, the Single Moms Support Group is here for you. Meets at the Warrenton United Methodist Church for understanding, support and connections. Free childcare is provided. All welcome. Contact: 540347-1367 Fauquier Jewish Congregation Religious School classes resume: Fauquier Jewish Congregation Religious School classes, serving kindergarten through sixth grade, meet on Sunday mornings at the Highland School in Warrenton. The school’s focus is to teach Jewish content and values while building a nurturing and supportive community. New students are welcome to join our continuing students; membership in the congregation is not required. For further information, please contact Rabbi Bill Rudolph at rabbiwdr@ gmail.com.

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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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OWLs to hold coffeehouse meeting Thursday March is on its way! I am always glad to see it arrive and for the promise of spring.

The OWLs will hold an additional coffeehouse meeting tomorrow, Feb. 28. Come out to the Bealeton Depot between 2 and 4 p.m. for conversation, games and to meet new friends.

On Saturday, March 2, “Read Across America Day” will be celebrated at the Bealeton Library. Kids can come to the library between 10:30 and noon to meet The Cat in

Celebrate ‘Read Across America’ at the library On Friday, March 1, you can hear Daron Tapscott Live at McMahon’s Irish Pub (380 Broadview Ave.) at 8 p.m. for great music and good times.

Call 540-347-7200 for more information.

On Saturday, March 2, the Warrenton central library (11 Winchester St.) will celebrate “Read Across America Day” from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Patrons can listen to stories, create a craft, and meet the Cat in the Hat. For more information about the event sponsored by the Friends of Fauquier Library and Fauquier Education Association, call 540422-8500.

Also on Saturday, March 2 from 5 to 7 p.m., there will be traditional American roots music with Josh Lowe at the Wort Hog Brewing

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The Fauquier Community Theatre will be performing “As You

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On Monday, March 4, the Great Books Discussion Group will meet at the Warrenton central library from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to discuss “Self-Reliance” by Ralph Waldo Emerson. New members are welcome and there is no registration required.

Beginning March 4, the Town of Warrenton will begin a cleanup of the town cemetery. All faded, dead,

Like It” weekends beginning March 8. For tickets and information, visit www.fctstage.org.

The Relay for Life/Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is having a fund-raiser on March 9, from 4-7 p.m. at The Bistro at Fauquier Hospital. Tickets for the annual spaghetti dinner are $8 for adults, $7 for senior citizens, $4 for children ages 4-12 and free for kids ages 3 and under. Advance tickets are discounted but must be purchased by March 6.

For more information or to purchase advance tickets, call 540-316-2550.

The Remington FCE Homemakor dried winter and holiday floral arrangements will be removed. If you have any arrangements or containers that need attention, please do so prior to that date. For more information, call Public Works, 540-347-1858.

In preparation for an early free Saint Patrick’s Day celebration, come see the talented performers of the Southern Academy of Irish Dance on Wednesday, March 6, at the John Barton Payne Building (2 Courthouse Square) from 4 to 5 p.m.

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High winds and snow loads can cause breakage of large buttress roots or cause the tree to partially up-root. This damage may be difficult to detect, but arborists know to look for changes in lean of the stem and soil mounding near the root flare. If there is evidence of root failure, pruning to reduce crown size may be necessary or tree removal if the root damage is severe. Storms can also cause cracks to develop in branches and stems.

This is particularly a concern if decay is also present. New growth that develops in spring places greater loads on these defective branches and stems that can lead to failure.

Removing cracked and damaged branches or pruning and installing supplemental support cables are possible treatments for storm damaged branches and stems. Broken hanging branches also are common following a severe winter. These branches are generally easy to detect and removal through normal pruning operations is the obvious solution.

Inspection now by a certified arborist not only allows detection and correction of storm damage concerns, but plant health can also be assessed. If trees have leafed out slowly, foliage is small, sparse or off-color; the cause of the health concern can be assessed and a treatment program developed to promote better plant health.

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Any Liberty seniors who plan to attend Virginia Tech should be aware of this: The Fauquier Chapter of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association has a scholarship opportunity for you! Visit www.fauquierhokies. com for more information. Applications must be submitted by April 8.

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Grace Episcopal to hold pancake supper March 5 I hope everyone survived last week’s winter snowstorm. I have to say snow is so pretty, but it can really be ugly driving in it. I say, bring on spring!

Attention all residents of the Town of The Plains: the treasurer of The Plains will be collecting real estate and personal property taxes and issuing town decals at The Plains Community House on March 6, March 9, March 13, and March 15, from 9 a.m. to noon.

A community pancake supper will be Tuesday, March 5, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the parish hall at Grace Episcopal in The Plains. Blueberry, traditional and chocolate chip pancakes will be cooked and served by the men of the parish. Coffee, orange juice and mixed fruit will also be available.

Fried apples and maple syrup will be available to “top” your flapjacks.

Come and enjoy! The event is free but a goodwill offering will be accepted.

For more details, contact the church at 540-253-5177 or visit www.gracetheplains.org Congratulations to Kateland and Zach Flinn on the birth of their handsome son, Brooks Leland Flinn born on Feb. 18. Proud grandparents are Brenda and Roy Rich. Welcome to the world, Brooks!

The Read Across America Day celebration will be held at all the public library locations on Saturday, March 2, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Call 540422-8500 for details for each location.

Happiest of birthdays to: Stephanie Sidote and Betty Grigsby on Feb. 28; Tommy Wyne on Feb. 29 (so do you only get older every four years?); Melanie Glascock Curtis on March 2; Lynne Pullen Clegg on March 3; and Kathy Brown, Emily Donohue and Valerie Kuznear on March 6.

Happy 51st anniversary to Bob and Anna Sinclair on March 2.

Stay tuned next week for a busy March with lots of upcoming events.

Have a great week, stay safe, stay warm and, above all, be happy!

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CPR training, safety, rescue and survival I recently participated in a group training seminar in CPR lasting five hours, conducted by Debra Sherbeyn in Bealeton.

This training session focused on Adult CPR, Child CPR, and Infant CPR with AED use.

CPR techniques for adult, child and infant are different relative to use of hands and fingers, chest compressions, head and chin positioning, as well as use and location of AED

Leeds Episcopal to hold Ash Wednesday service The robins are here in large flocks even with snow to make their footing dangerous. Soon it will be spring so we can relax to enjoy our beautiful community without danger of breaking our necks. The seed catalogs have piqued our interest with heirloom blossom explanations to tempt us for our gardening plans.

Birthday greetings to Rick Paulson, Logan Williams, John Urbanski, Brian Noyes and Victor McLawhorn. We hope that each one of you had an extra-special day with some wonderful goodies.

Leeds Episcopal Church (Markham) will have one service at noon on Ash Wednesday, March 6, with traditional prayers and the Imposition of Ashes. Community members as well as the Leeds congregation are invited to attend this service, which marks the beginning of the Lenten season.

Kudos to our friend and neighbor, Cynthia Brockman, who organized the Breakfast and Books sale held on Feb. 23 to benefit the new Orlean Volunteer Fire and Rescue facility.

Thanks also to the Orlean Market which provided the venue. This is truly neighbors helping neighbors!

The new Orlean Volunteer Fire and Rescue station will soon be occupied. We are grateful for the support of our community and the

JOE KORPSAK REMINGTON BEALETON OPAL 540-497-1413 joe.korpsak@yahoo.com pads.

It was a very instructive experience and well worth the knowledge gained and procedures learned, in

case of sudden cardiac arrest and no heartbeat.

CPR combines external chest compressions with rescue breaths to provide oxygen to the lungs and brain to keep alive the person in need.

First Aid situations and remedies were also addressed at this training and practical seminar. It was well worth the knowledge gained and the up-to-date refresher course in emergency care.

For a definitive source of emergency medical care, safety training, and valued information, go online

Calverton Baptist Church seeks pianist

ANNE DAVIS MARKHAM HUME ORLEAN 540-364-1828 hlfmhouse@aol.com Fauquier County Board of Supervisors for its help. We also remember the efforts of those who began the “dream” of establishing a fire department for the Orlean area in 1972 and the work of those folks who constructed the building, purchased the equipment and ran the calls.

Here is a little reminder for those of us who are getting older: We’ve reached an age where our train of thought often leaves the station without us!

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Calverton Baptist Church is seeking a pianist for its Sunday morning church services. If you are interested or know of someone who may be interested call the church at 540-788-4519.

There will be a Relay for Life/Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Fundraiser on March 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. at The Bistro at Fauquier Hospital.

Congratulations to Joel Barkman of Golden Rule Builders on being named Virginia’s Best Custom Home Builder. Golden Rule constructs luxury homes and is known for French country homes with stone-enclosed entryways and rustic homes featuring wood-vaulted tray ceilings. He contributes his success in following the biblical rule of treating others as he wants to be treated. Joel is also very community-orientated and is a

to www.emssafety.com or telephone 800-215-9555.

To track Fauquier school bus locations and times, Fauquier County Public Schools has a new mobile app. The app is available for online downloading at fcps1.org/hctb.

Students and parents may not need to ask again “When does the school bus arrive?” The app promises to take the stress out of parents’ mornings and keep students protected from harsh weather-related situations by knowing when the school bus will arrive at its designated stop.

AMANDA ARMSTRONG WOODWARD CALVERTON CATLETT CASANOVA 540-295-4925 woodwardamanda1@aol.com faithful supporter of Fauquier County 4-H programs and the Fauquier County Show and Sale.

Best of luck to the Fauquier County livestock-judging teams that will be competing at Virginia Tech this weekend. Fauquier has several teams attending from 4-H and Liberty High School Future Farmers of America. I look forward to writing about their success at the competitions.

Have a great week everyone!

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Mark your calendar: Folk music at the library Join us as we kick of the 2019 Sunday with the Library series with Folk Duo Andy and Judy Daigle, March 10, 1 – 2:30 p.m. at the John Barton Payne Bldg., Warrenton. This free concert will feature folk, country, swing and gospel music. Andy and Judy Daigle are a Boston-area folk duo who perform original, lyric-driven songs. Their songwriting style has its roots in traditional and folk music, with influences of country, gospel, blues and bluegrass. Their albums have received numerous accolades and consistently rank high on the folk DJ charts. Sunday with the Library is a free monthly program sponsored

by Fauquier County Public Library and Friends of the Fauquier Library.

Upcoming Sunday with the Library programs include: • April 7: Fauquier Community Read, John Barton Payne Building (watch for program details) • May 19: Celebrate America at the Library, a performance by the Silver Tones and their Andrews Sisters vocal trio, John Barton Payne Bldg.

If you enjoy folk music or would like to learn more about the genre and its performers, check out these CDs, books and movies, all available at your local Fauquier County Public Library.

• “The Ballad of Bob Dylan: A Portrait” by Daniel Mark Epstein • “Blue” by Joni Mitchell (CD) • “Carry it On” by Kate Wolf (CD)

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THE LATEST NEWS FROM AND ABOUT THE FAUQUIER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

• “Gord’s Gold” by Gordon Lightfoot (CD) • “The Mayor of MacDougal Street: A Memoir” by Dave Van Ronk with Elijah Wald • “Mountain Born: The Jean Ritchie Story” (DVD) • “Positively 4th Street: The Lives and Times of Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, Mimi Baez Fariña, and Richard Fariña” by David Hajdu • “Transatlantic Sessions. The Best of Folk, Volume 1” (DVD) • “And a Voice to Sing With: A Memoir” by Joan Baez • “Woody Guthrie: The Asch Recordings, Volumes 1-4” (CD) Selections for Children • “Animal Folk Songs for Children” sung and played by Mike, Peggy, Barbara and Penny Seeger • “Big Rock Candy Mountain”

by John Kirk & Trish Miller (CD) • “Catch That Train!” with Dan Zanes and Friends (CD) • “Gonna Sing my Head Off!: American Folk Songs for Children” collected and arranged by Kathleen Krull • “Woody Guthrie, Poet of the People” by Bonnie Christensen –Lisa Pavlock, Public Information Coordinator, Fauquier County Public Library

Calendar: February 27 – March 5, Wednesday, Feb. 27 Half Pints Story Time 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. (B) 2’s & 3’s Together Story Time 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. (W) Bealeton Adult Writing Group 3:30 – 6 p.m. (B) Homework Help for school-age children 5 – 7 p.m. (B) English-as-a-second-language class, 6 – 8 p.m. (W) 6:30 – 8 p.m. (JM) Thursday, Feb. 28 Preschool Story Time 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. (B) (W) Older Wiser Learners (OWLs) Coffeehouse 2 – 4 p.m. (B) Library Board of Trustees 4 – 5:30 p.m.

GED classes 5:30 – 8 p.m. (B) * Friday, March 1 Book Cellar open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (JBP) Preschool Story Time 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. (JM) Saturday, March 2 Book Cellar open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (JBP) Read Across America Day Celebration 10:30 a.m. – Noon (B) (JM) (W) Monday, March 4 Baby Steps 10:30 – 11 a.m. (W) Scrabble for Adults 6 – 8 p.m. (JM) Great Books Discussion Group 7 – 8:30 p.m. (W) Tuesday, March 5 Half Pints Story Time 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. (W) Marshall Adult Writing Group 1 – 3 p.m. (JM) Homework Help for school-age children 5 – 7 p.m. (B) GED Classes 5:30 – 8 p.m. (B) * Pajama Story Time 6 – 7 p.m. (W) * Registration is required B – Bealeton branch library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton JM – John Marshall branch library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall W – Warrenton central library, 11 Winchester Street, Warrenton JBP – John Barton Payne bldg., 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton For full program descriptions, visit fauquierlibrary.org or pick up a calendar of events from any library location.

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Top dollar deal: $1,175,000 in Marshall District

Argent Development LLC to Ernest Hostetler, 2.0028 acres at 7788 Greenwich Road, Catlett. $291,300

Lee District Anthony J. Spagnoletti to Yair Andres Zapata, 10982 Southcoate Village Drive, Bealeton. $396,000 Scott District Martin P. Paradise Tr. to David K. Schweizer, 6527 Stoneridge Court nr. Warrenton. $825,000

Richard C. Cundiff to Richard Sean Martin, 7413 Whisperwood Drive, nr. Warrenton. $549,900

Aaron Christopher Beaudway to Joshua Michael Petersen, 1.5000 acres at 6517 Gray’s Mill Road, nr. Warrenton. $305,000

Cedar Run District Mary B. Fletcher to Carl J. Pumphrey, 3.567 acres at 2575 Courtney School Road, Midland. $225,000

Paradigm Farm LLC to Atkins Construction Group LLC, 2.1278 acres on Green Road, Warrenton. $100,000

Marshall District John Samuel Clarke Tr. to Vanessa Keal, 11546 Hereford Road, Hume. $721,800 Richard O. Faulk to Joseph E. Kent, 20.4674 acres at 11723 Crest Hill Road, Hume. $1,175,000 Pauline D. Wade to Kyle E. Miller, 11.4860 acres at 7343 Wilson Road, Warrenton. $510,000

Master Builders LLC to Therese L. Simpson, 1.4142 acres at 7556 Foxview Drive, Warrenton. $569,000 Center District William D. Cannon Jr. Tr. to The Woodward Group Inc., Lota A, B, 4 and 5, Alexandria Heights Subdivision, Warrenton. $140,000 SCG Properties C LLC to N&P Renovations LLC, 147 Piedmont Street, Warrenton. $185,000

Elizabeth W. Hale to Phillip J. Duke, 48.680 acres at 2268 Bull Run Mountain Road, nr.

Middleburg. $935,000

Mary Bridget McDonald to Timothy C. Farley, 1.9822 acres at 5811 Windsor Retreat, nr. Warrenton. $495,000 Robert I. Kennedy Jr. to George S. Amland, 1.1060 acres at 5121 Broad Run Church Road, Warrenton/New Baltimore. $345,000 Atkins Construction Group LLC to David William Lang, 1.0804 acres at 6083 Kirkland Drive, nr. Warrenton. $590,000 Claire Gardner Burke to James Revere Burke, 6 acres on Maidstone Road. $700,000 Trigon Homes LLC to Samantha J. Green, 2.241 acres at 5370 Old Alexandria Turnpike nr.

Warrenton. $474,599 Lakeside Homes LLC to Jonathan A. Golec, 3629 Dockside Drive, nr. Warrenton. $620,255

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OBITUARIES Beatrice King Turner Beatrice King Turner, 91, of Markham, Virginia, passed February 20, 2019, at her residence. She was born on July 13, 1927, and was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Henry Turner, Sr..

Beatrice is survived by two daughters: Gladys (John) Jackson of Temple Hills, MD, Henrietta A. Gibson of Temple Hills, MD; two sons: Richard H. Turner, Jr. of Markham, VA, Dale R. (Connie) Turner of Manassas, VA; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and four foster daughters: Lisa, Doris, Gloria, and Dianne.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, February 28, 2019, from 10 am until 11 am with services starting at 11 am at Beulah Baptist Church, 3124 Beulah Road, Markham, Virginia, 22643. Rev. Douglas Gore will deliver the eulogy.

Interment will be in Mt. Morris Community Cemetery, Hume, Virginia.

Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com

Judith Frances Falkenrath Judith Frances Falkenrath, 78, a citizen of the world who dedicated her life to helping children and loved both music and the church, passed away in Warrenton, Va. on February 24, 2019, surrounded by family members. She was 78.

Born September 11, 1940 in Morgantown, West Virginia to Maj. Gen. Charles C. Case and Mary Frances Case, Judy’s life experiences as a U.S. Army daughter and later an Army wife took her around the world, including Canada, France, Germany, Japan, and Korea.

After graduating from Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, Virginia, she attended William & Mary, earning a degree in History in 1962, and a place in the Delta Delta Delta sorority along the way.

She then began a career serving others, primarily the children of her community. Her passion for child care/education began with an assistant child care job at Shady Grove Nursery School in Arlington—her first of several roles at numerous preschools.

In 1986, she joined the Fairfax County Office for Children, serving as Early Childhood Specialist for Community Education as well as Education Coordinator for Fairfax County Head Start.

In 1998, Judy joined Christian Community for Action (ACCA) in Annandale, Virginia, serving as Director. Upon her retirement in 2010, long-time U.S. Representative Gerald Connolly (D-Va., 11th District) recognized Judy on the House of Representatives floor, citing her “leadership and dedication in providing quality preschool education and in furthering the goals of ACCA in reaching out to the poor and disadvantaged in our community.”

After leaving ACCA, she continued to serve children as a member of Fairfax County’s Child Care Advisory Council.

A lifelong devotee of learning, she returned to university studies to earn a Master of Education—Elementary Education from the University of Hawaii in 1983, and a Doctor of Philosophy—Education with a focus on Early Childhood Education from the University of Virginia in 1991.

Judy also was deeply involved in music, dating back to her days in the William & Mary choir. The choir both traveled regularly and was a fixture at the famous Chowning’s Tavern in Colonial Williamsburg.

A devout Episcopalian, Judy always lent her voice to her church’s choir, with her most recent participation being at St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church in Annandale.

If Judy had a greater passion than serving others, music, and church, it was her grandchildren. Paul James Winner, Brisan Matthew Winner, Jamisan Leigh Winner, Marie Finnell Falkenrath, and Case Finnell Falkenrath shared space in Judy’s heart as the most important people in her life from the moment each were born.

Judy was a member of the League of Fairfax Women Voters, serving in several key roles, including chair of the Justice Committee.

Judy is survived by brother Charles “Skip” Case III and Sister In Law Susan Wilson Case, daughter Michelle Falkenrath Winner and her partner Matthew David Moser, son Michael James Falkenrath and his wife Jennifer Leigh Finnell, and grandchildren Paul James, Jamisan, Marie, and Case.

Judy was predeceased by Charles and Mary Frances Case and Brisan Winner.

The family will be hosting a public visitation for Judy on Friday, March 1 from 3:30pm-5pm at Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton, Va. A public service for Judy will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 4pm at Saint James’ Episcopal Church in Warrenton, followed by a Celebration of Life at Black Horse Inn. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Judy’s name can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at http://act.alz.org/site/TR/Events/ Tributes-AlzheimersChampions?pxfid=535043&fr_id=1060&pg=fund

Alice Fox Leonard Alice Fox Leonard 71 of Luray Va. died February 19, 2019 in Midland Va. surrounded by her family.

She was born April 16, 1947 in Alexandria Va, to the late Meredith Lee Fox and Lillian Stoneberger Fox. Beautician for many years she drove a bus for Fauquier County Public Schools and served as administrator for Blue Ridge Orthopedics.

After retiring to the family farm in Luray she worked as the Site Manager for the Massanutten Valley Apartments.

She is survived by her sons Robert Leonard of Warrenton Va. and Douglas Leonard of Midland Va. Sister Joan Buckley of Luray and five grandchildren: Kean Leonard, Steven Leonard, Jennette Leonard, Wyatt Leonard and Dylan Leonard whom she loved and touched deeply.

Alice had a love and passion for cooking especially for family and friends. Her special desserts for her grandchildren where her French Apple & Pumpkin Pie. Alice enjoyed the spring and summertime with planting her flower gardens and fresh vegetables. She also really enjoyed mowing the lawn and other areas of the farm and especially riding her grandkids around on her awesome golf cart. She was a true treasure and will be forever missed!

Memorial Service at a Later Date.

An online guestbook and tribute wall are available at moserfuneralhome.com

Dennis K Osborn (1934-2019) Warrenton VaDennis K Osborn, 84, died peacefully in Fredericksburg, VA on Sunday February 24, 2019.

Dennis is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ellen, his sons David and Michael Osborn (wife Loie) and grandchildren Elizabeth and John Osborn.

Dennis was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on October 8, 1934, to missionary parents in the Episcopal Church, one of five children (all deceased). He came to the US at age 16 to attend the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. At school he met wife Ellen during their sophomore year. After graduation (with a Bachelor’s Degree in English), they married, and he began service in the US Navy for 7 years, ending his tours in Northern Virginia in 1962.

That year he began teaching in Fairfax County at the high school level in Math, a career that lasted 29 years until retirement. In 1971 the family moved to Warrenton because he and Ellen thought a small town was a better environment in which to raise their children. While in Warrenton Dennis was active in the Episcopal Church at St. James, and in more recent years in the Anglican Churches of St. Paul’s, Haymarket and St. Michael’s. He served on Vestries, sang in the choirs, and fully participated in church life. Dennis was active in the Cursillo Movement in Northern Virginia in the 80’s and 90’s and went to 2 mission trips to his birth country, Brazil. He was an active volunteer for a number of charitable causes and helped start more than one.

This included annual CROP walks which raised funds for the needy in Africa for many years. In 1992 he helped found the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity. He headed the Fauquier Family Resource Network which was responsible for establishing the Circuit Rider system that provides van service to those in need of transportation in Warrenton.

In recognition of his volunteer efforts, The Fauquier Citizen newspaper named him one of “5 Who Made a Difference” in 1998. He was described as “having a wonderful way with people and getting them to feel they are part of the process. Everyone loves him.” He enjoyed giving back to the community and making good things happen. Ending the article he was quoted: “There’s not only the outward satisfaction of seeing something happen- a home for someone who needs it- but the inward pleasure of knowing that down the road that home is going to make a difference in the lives of children, especially who need a home. It’s a good, lasting feeling for everyone.”

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 9 at 11:00 AM at St. Michael’s Anglican Church, which is meeting at Greenwich Presbyterian Church Chapel, 15305 Vint Hill Rd., Nokesville, VA 20181. Interment will be in Warrenton Cemetery.

The family asks for any memorial donations be made to Fauquier Habitat for Humanity, 98 Alexandria Pike, #43, Warrenton, VA 20186 or St. Michael’s Anglican Church, and mailed to 14540 John Marshall Hwy., Suite 101, Gainesville, VA 20155.

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

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OBITUARIES Cynthia Lynn Buchanan Cynthia Lynn Buchanan, age 66, a resident of Bealeton, VA passed away on February 23, 2019.

She was a retired elementary school teacher for Prince William School district for Triangle Elementary School.

Cynthia was predeceased by her husband, David Murray Buchanan in 2015 and her sister, Beatrice Bradley.

She is survived by her four sons, James Walter Buchanan, Remington, VA, David Irving Buchanan, Charles Wilson Buchanan and Andrew Frederick Buchanan of Bealeton, VA; a sister, Emily Dickard of Jacksonville, NC and a brother, Alan Batten of Charlotte and a sister, Debbie Tyndale of Jacksonville, NC; five grandchildren, Robert, Samuel, Chance, Haley and Logan.

A visitation will be Friday, March 1, 2019 from 6-8pm at Moser Funeral Home Warrenton, VA. A Funeral Service will follow on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 2:00pm at Moser Funeral Home. A graveside will follow the service at Warrenton Cemetery, Warrenton, VA. Arrangements by Moser Funeral Home 233 Broadview Ave. Warrenton, VA 20186, 540-347-3431.

Online condolences can be made at:moserfuneralhome.com

Elizabeth (Betty) Catherine Moyer Leach Elizabeth (Betty) Catherine Moyer Leach, age 90, died on February 21, 2019 at the Adler Center in Aldie, VA. She had remained at her home of 59 years in Middleburg, VA, until a few days before her death.

Betty was born on March 17th, 1928, just outside of Middleburg to Rosalie and Samuel Moyer. She was a graduate of Aldie High School, and she earned a degree in business from Madison College in Harrisonburg, VA. Betty married the love of her life, Billy Leach, on June 22, 1952. They were married for 56 years until his death in December of 2008.

Betty and Billy owned and managed Middleburg Hardware together for over 30 years. They traveled all over the world, but home was always Betty’s favorite place. Betty was an avid gardener and had quite a green thumb. At one time, her back yard was filled with tulips and daffodils which had grown from the hundreds of bulbs she bought on a trip to Holland.

Betty was baptized and became a member of her beloved Middleburg Baptist Church on November 14, 1943. Over the years she had several roles at the church, including many years as treasurer, Sunday School teacher and deacon. Betty and Billy were the first couple to both serve as deacons in the church.

For many years, Betty and other Loudoun ladies gathered each week and baked cookies that were sold at Nancy’s Cookies in Leesburg. The funds raised played a major part in building a senior center for the county.

Betty’s favorite role was being Billy’s wife, but being a very kind and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was also at the top of her list.

Betty is survived by her daughters Nancy Olson and her husband Dan, and Carol McGhee and her husband Doug, all of Middleburg. She was the very proud grandmother of Katie Leach-Kemon (husband Mark Johnson), Sarah Caras (husband Jeff Caras), Erin Leach-Kemon (husband Matt Logalbo), and Becky Olson. The biggest joys in her later years were her great-grandchildren Hayley Caras, Riley Olson, and Mateo and Neah Johnson. She also leaves her sisters Mary Lee Phelps and Rosalie Schwarz (husband Gene), along with many nieces and nephews and other dear family members.

She was predeceased by her parents, Rosalie and Samuel Moyer, her sister Jane Marshall, and her sister Peggy Anne Moyer, who died in infancy.

Betty also leaves behind Theodora Annoh, her beloved and dedicated caregiver for over three years.

She was preceded in death by her dearest friend, Helen Kirk.

Family and friends will be received on Friday, March 1st from 6-8 pm at the Royston Funeral Home, 106 East Washington Street, Middleburg.

Funeral services will be held at Middleburg Baptist Church, 209 East Federal Street, Middleburg at 11 a.m on Saturday, March 2nd.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to The Capital Caring Adler Center, 24419 Millstream Drive, Aldie, VA 20105.

J. Brooks Semple J. Brooks Semple, 92, of Warrenton, VA passed away on December 8 , 2018 at Poet’s Walk Assisted Living.

He was born on June 11,1926 in Philadelphia, PA a son of the late Frank J. Semple and Kathryn Brooks Semple.

Mr. Semple held a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Engineering. As a young man he obtained his private pilot’s license and was a certified scuba diver.

He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Navy.His career included many ventures but his passion was fire protection engineering, where his expertise lead to national recognition.“ He was an active farmer in Pennsylvania when he and his wife, Joan S. Semple came to their farm, Suffield, at Warrenton in 1976. At Suffield they grew many varieties of holly trees and specialized in that business.

Their trees adorn the grounds of The White House, Arlington National Cemetery, The National Museum of the American Indian and many other federal and state government grounds, as well as many homes and estates.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Joan Semple. He is survived by his children Charles Brooks Semple and his wife Carol of Boulder, CO, Barry Scott Semple and his wife Lynn of Boise, ID, Andrew Dudley Semple and his wife Shannon of New Bern, NC, and Stephen Hamilton Semple of Warrenton, VA; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday March 2 , 2019 at 9:30 am at Christ Church, 95 Green Street, Warrenton. Inurnment will be private at Media Cemetery , Media, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Church, 95 Green Street, Warrenton, VA, 20186.

An online guestbook and tribute wall are available at moserfuneralhome.com

Martha Marie Kovalenko Martha Marie Kovalenko, age 78, of Warrenton, VA passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, VA. She was born September 7, 1940 in Moorhead, Minnesota, daughter of the late Robert & Eunice Robideau.

Martha is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 60 years, Gerald E. Kovalenko; three children, Teresa L. Kovalenko-Sinclair & her husband, Steve Sinclair of Warrenton, VA, Robert J. Kovalenko also of Warrenton and Jean M. Prater & her husband, Scott Prater of Leesburg, VA; three grandchildren, Daniel A. Davila & his wife, Rosa of Alexandria, VA, Amanda M. Prater-Howe & her husband, Jesse Howe of Purcellville, VA and Zachary A. Prater & his wife, Emily also of Purcellville; and great grandson, Daniel A. Davila, Jr. of Alexandria, VA. In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by her brother Mike Robideau.

Martha was raised in Minnesota and married Gerald in 1959 initially living in Fargo, ND. They moved to Ridgecrest, CA in 1962 where they lived for 17 years. In 1978, the family moved to Virginia where she worked for the Dept. of Navy as a Manager of International Programs until retiring in 1996. In retirement she lived in Warrenton, VA for over 20 years with her husband Gerald.

Martha enjoyed artistic endeavors such as crafting, sewing and drawing. She especially enjoyed singing in the Warrenton Chorale participating for many years in their seasonal concerts. In more recent years, she took to bird watching and growing a wide array of flowers at home.

The family will receive visitors at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA from 6 to 8 pm on Friday, February 22nd, 2019.

A funeral service was held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, February 23rd, at 2 pm, followed by a reception at Warrenton Baptist Church. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Friends of Fort Liberte (www.haitifriends.com/system/causes/give/230) , St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital (www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude) or the Fauquier SPCA (www.fauquierspca.com/how-to-help/donate-2/).

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

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OBITUARIES Michael J. Banikas

Richard N. Lambert Richard N. Lambert age 61 of Martinsburg, West Virginia formerly of The Plains, Virginia.

He departed this life peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019 at his home.

Those left to cherish Bubbie’s memory, sister Theresa Anne Griffin (Ricky) Marshall, VA; niece Stacy Lewis (Daniel) Aldie, VA; a great nephew Solomon Lewis and a great niece Rachel Lewis both of Aldie, VA. He also leaves to mourn a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Services will be held on Sat. March. 2, 2019 Visitation from 10:00 a.m. until time of service 11:00 a.m. at the Providence Baptist Church, 7111 Leeds Manor Road, Orlean, Virginia.

Interment : Mt. Morris Baptist Church Cemetery, Hume, Virginia Arrangements by LYLES FUNERAL SERVICE, Serving N. Virginia and surrounding areas. Eric S. Lyles, Director. Lic. VA/MD/ DC. 800-388-1913

It’s never too late to share your loved one’s story.

Place a memoriam today.

Michael J. Banikas, 88, of Warrenton Virginia passed away on January 31st, 2019.

Memorial will be held March 30th from 2-4 pm. For details refer to: https:// directcremationservicesofvirginia. com/tribute/details/177/MichaelBanikas/obituary.html#tribute-start

Kelvin Andre Foutz Kelvin Andre Foutz, 54, of Warrenton, Virginia, passed February 19, 2019.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, 12:00 pm, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 33 S. Third St, Warrenton, Virginia, 20186.

Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com

David Ferguson David Ferguson, 74, of Capitol Heights, MD, formerly of Culpeper County, passed February 24, 2019.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 1, 2019, 12:00 pm, at Joynes Funeral Home, 29 N. Third St., Warrenton, Virginia, 20186.

Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com

jcobert@fauquier.com | 540-351-1664

Nancy Anne Pauley Nancy Anne Pauley, age 47, of Mineral, Va formerly of Warrenton, VA entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. She was born in Rockland, Maine on March 14, 1971, daughter of C. Paul Dubrachek and Janet A. Johnston.

Nancy grew up the daughter of a Marine which gave her the opportunity to live many places within the US. Her favorite place she lived was Colorado. She was an accomplished flutist and was in the Concert Band and Marching Band at Fauquier High. Nancy also loved to train and show Australian Shepherds, in which she received many awards. She enjoyed her career as a Social Worker and loved volunteering which lead her to become a certified EMT. Nancy loved to be with her family whether at cookouts, going to concerts or at home cheering for her favorite team, the New England Patriots.

Nancy is survived by her husband and high school sweetheart of 30 years, Scott D. Pauley; five children, Ashleigh Pauley, Kathryn Pauley, Andrew Pauley, Nathan Pauley & his wife Chasity and Jacob Pauley; her parents; one sibling, Amy Furr & husband Shawn and their sons; six grandchildren, Kierstyn, Elijah, Hayleigh, Brayden, Kelly and Brystol.

The family will accept visitors at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave. Warrenton Va. on Friday March 1st from 6 to 8 p.m. A service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday March 2nd at 11:30 a.m. followed by interment in Ivy Hill Cemetery, Upperville, VA.

LASTING IMAGES At a time when we can take a picture of anyone, anywhere, at any time, it’s interesting to note that our 19th-century forebears were just beginning to discover photography.

The earliest form of photography was the “daguerreotype,” which required subjects to sit perfectly still for 60 to 90 seconds while their images formed on a highly polished silver surface. This process was time-consuming and also quite expensive. However, for families with a deceased member, it was the only way to capture a permanent image of their loved one. Post-mortem photography involved propping up the formally dressed deceased in a chair surrounded by his or her loving family.

While the technology has changed, the sentiment has not.

A funeral is a time of sharing good memories and experiences with family and friends. It is a time when respect, concern, and appreciation for a life that has been lived can be expressed in a sincere manner. If you are interested in learning more about the services MOSER FUNERAL HOME offers, please call (540) 347-3431. We invite you to tour our facility at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. Ask us about our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY, just outside of Warrenton.

“God gave us memory so that we might have roses in December.”

– James M. Barrie

Charles Bert Wright Charles Bert Wright, age 94 of Nokesville, VA died at his residence on February 21, 2019.

Charles was born on October 17, 1924 in Carroll County, VA to the late Charlie Henry Wright and Eva Bessie Gardner Wright. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings Elizabeth Dodson, Mabel Webb, Peggy Jean Summers, Gladys Eva Griffin, Dewey C. Wright, SR and Roy Wright.

He is survived by one sister Emma Elizabeth Kania; his nieces and nephews Samuel Webb, David Dodson, Joyce Jarrett, Michael Kania, Janette Manwiller, Dewey Wright, JR, Steve Wright, Ernie Wright, Ronald Griffin, Linda Hagen, Shelley Oliver, Toni Shannon, Garrett Griffin and Robert Summers. He is also survived by numerous great nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at Pierce Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 from 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 11:00 AM AT Greenwich Presbyterian Church, 15305 Vint Hill Road, Nokesville, VA. Interment in the church cemetery.

It’s not the length of life, but the depth of life – Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Antiques & Collectibles

Stereo- Antique. Large dark brown/cherry cabinet. Magnavox radio/record player (they do not work). $50- cash only. You pick up- Manassas, VA a r e a . C a l l 703-791-3689

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Furniture/ Appliances

Chests/Bed platformLight brown. Handmade. Sturdy and solid. Excellent condition. Lift lid to open for storage. Can put mattress/box spring on top or use chest by itself for storage.

Have three- different sizes. Can buy individually or as whole set ($100 for all three). Cash only.

You pick up- Manassas, VA area. Call 703-791-3689

Contemporary Sofa 250.00 540 937-4513

Dresser- Five drawers.

Medium brown/gold handles. Excellent condition. $140. Cash only. You pick upManassas, VA area.

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Glass Top Kitchen table with 4 chairs 200.00 540 937-4513

Metal Lawn Chairs 6 @ 10.00 each 540 937-4513

Computer Desk 45.00 540 937-4513

Auctions

PUBLIC AUCTION Warrenton Mini Storage Thursday, March 7, 2019 @ 11:00a.m.

Location: 6437 Old Meetze Rd. Warrenton, VA 20187 540-347-1166 Directions: East 1 mile on Meetze Rd. Turn right on Old Meetze Rd. 2/10 of a mile on left Virginia Self Storage Act 55-416 Thru 55-423 May Sell contents of unit No. A 115 B 18 A 141 B 77 A 204 A 246 A 253 Note: All units sold complete Terms: CASH ONLY

Shumate Auctions, LLC 540-229-7063 Member Va. Auctioneers Assoc.

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Furniture/ Appliances

Dressers- Four drawers. Medium brown/ gold handles. Excellent condition.

Have three dressers all the same. Can buy individually or as whole set. $125 each (will give discount if you buy more than one). Cash only. You pick up- Manassas, VA a r e a . C a l l 703-791-3689 Rug pad 10×12 20.00 571-364-1642 minimal wear and tear Victorian Camel Sofa 250.00 540 937-4513 White Wicker Rocking Chair 150.00 540 937-4513 Miscellaneous

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22”, 5 HP electric start Craftsman snow blower. Lightly used.

Only problem is a broken control cable requires repair.

Free to the first person to come load it up. Call 540-216-3660.

45 RPM record collection, orginial 50´s/ 60´s. Approx 3000.

Va r i o u s p r i c e s .

571-344-4300 45 RPM records (lots of 50) 0.50-$1.00 ea, comics $2+ ea, beanies $2+ ea, pez $1+ ea, 571-344-4300 Beatles memorbiliapicture, black & white (60´s), albums, 45´s & magazines.571-3444300 Bowflex Treadclimber Very goodcond, lightly used $150. Email: kimbech83@gmail. com or text/call 540-272-5805.

Console Game Table Play 6 Casino Games 50.00 540 937-4513 Elvis memorabilia, Yankee memorabilia, Celtics Merch, Hot Wheels/Matchbox cars 571-344-4300 Frank Sinatra, JFK, MIchael Jackson, Redskins, & sports books & mags. Michael Jordon mini chanpionship basketballs + magazines.

571-344-4300 FREE Baby highchair.

Good condition.

540-272-0221 Lava antenna 4k HD (2) 50.00 one with j pole DVR (2) with remote 25.00 571-364-1642 M Farmall, $1,450; 5 ft Ford scraper blade, $250; 20-1 inch rebars, approx 20 ft long, m a k e o f f e r .

540-364-1251 Olympic merch $2+ ea, Sports cards $3+, playing cards $3+ ea, Disney Merch $3+ ea, 571-344-4300 Pittsburgh Hydraulic Table Cart 60730 Brand New. Never used. 500 lb. capacity, manual included. $150 E-mail; aquamarie19@ gmail.com Record albums $5+ ea, Sports Illustrated mags incld swimsuit $5+ ea, Old books $7+ ea, Snoppy merch $1+ ea, 571-344-4300

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Stereo- vintage (1970’s). Large brown cabinet. Magnavox radio/record player (they do not work). $50- cash only. You pick up- Manassas, VA a r e a . C a l l 703-791-3689 Tower room heater with remote 35.00. Microwave Panasonic 25.00 571-364-1642 Woodstove Fireplace insert, flat black, new electric blower, good condition. $500.

540-341-4377

273 Pets LOST & FOUND ADOPTIONS TOO!

FAUQUIER SPCA 540-788-9000 www. fauquierspca.com e-mail fspca@ fauquierspca.com

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PET SITTING/ WALKING Lic & Ins Call Suzy 540-347-1870 Or Text 540-219-2247 Business

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BROCATO MASONARY & HOME REPAIR Walks, walls, patios stoops, steps, stucco. sone work, landxcaping, gutter cleaning. restoration.

Senior discount.

Insured 540-270-9309 G R AV E L : A L L PROJECTS. Topsoil; fill dirt; mulch. No job too small.540-8254150; 540-219-7200 GUTTERS, FREE ESTIMATES.Jack´s Seamless Gutters.

703-339-6676 or 540-373-6644. We keep our minds in the gutter.

JBS Excavation & Clearing, Free estimates, tree removal, horse arena, d r i v e w a y s & landscaping. No job too big or too small.

703-582-0439 JENKINS EXCAVATING & LOGGING. Free Estimates, Class A Contractor, Commercial, Residential. Demolition, land clearing, site prep, roads, drives. 540-661-0116 NO SWETT CARPENTRY & REMODELING. FOR ALL YOUR HOME REPAIR AND REMODELING NEEDS. 540-522-5577

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Woodbridge Community Chess Club meets weekly for friendly games at the Woodbridge Wegmans upstairs cafe from 6-10 PM. Experienced and beginners welcome.

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376 Improvement Addison´s Building & Remodeling. Additions, basements, b a t h r o o m s , sundecks, repairs. Licensed Insured.

540-244-2869 Addison´s Building & Remodeling. Additions, basements, b a t h r o o m s , sundecks, repairs. Licensed Insured.

540-244-2869 Design/build services.

New, renovations, additions for residential. Commercial renovations & tenant uplifting. Licensed & i n s u r e d .

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Hagan´s Build and Design.

Specializing in BASEMENTS! All interior & exterior needs!

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540-522-1056 NUTTERS PAINTING & SERVICES Call Erik, 540-522-3289 Power Washing, Go from Green to Clean!!540-642-2349, 703-987-5096. Licensed & Insured!

Remodeling & custom homes, Certified aging in place specialist. jprimeco@aol. com 540-439-1673.

Class A, GC, LEED AP, CAPS. Remodels; New Homes; Windows; Painting; Garages; B a t h r o o m s ; Kitchens; Decks;.

Class A. Lic & insured. GMC Enterprises of VA, LLC. 540-937-3471

385 Lawn/Garden GORMANS TREE AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES. Seasonal Clean up. Snow removal, grinding, mowing, take downs.

Free estimates.

540-222-4107; 540-825-1000

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Antiques & Classics

1960 Chevy Impala Convertible, frame-off restoration in 2011.

348-CID W-Series Turbo Thrust Tri-power V8 engine (335 HP).

Two-speed Powerglide AT. New white vinyl top. 66k original miles 573-738-0193 text first

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Gainesville Health and Rehab is having a community event April 27th 11:00 4:00pm. Rental space is $10.00!Info &/or reserve space contact: Patricia Ennis @ 571-248-6100 or email patriciaennis@gainesville-rehab.com.

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SPAGHETTI DINNER

Saturday, March 9; 4PM TO 7PM Fauquier Hospital Bistro 500 Hospital Dr. Warrenton, VA ● $8 per adult at door; $7 advance by 3/6/19 ● $7 per senior (60+); $6 advance by 3/6/19 ● $4 per child under 12 ● Kids under 3 eat free with adult ● ● Advance tickets or questions call 540-316-2550

TOWN OF WARRENTON CEMETERY CLEAN-UP NOTICE

Starting March 4. We will be removing all winter / Christmas flowers. All arrangements, decorations or flowers that are dead, dried up, faded or falling apart. All items that were not attached to headstones, like vases, saddles, baskets, etc., will be disposed of after that date by Town crews. Then the Town will be doing a pre-check / cleaning prior to Mother’s Day and again prior to Memorial Day, so if you have any items, arrangements or containers that may have fallen off or needing attention, please take care of prior to those days.

Depending on the weather, we try to schedule these cleanups around those time frames yearly. The Town appreciates your cooperation and if you have any questions or concerns, please call Public Works at 347-1858.

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BIDS & PROPOSALS

FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS

Fauquier County Govt. & Public Schools has the following solicitation available on their website at www. fauquiercounty.gov :

The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2019, in the Warren Green Meeting Room at 10 Hotel Street in Warrenton, Virginia, and will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the same location, to be followed by a public hearing on the following items:

RFP 50-19sm, A/E Professional Services, Construction, Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Services for Salem Avenue Revenue Share Project.

Optional Pre-Proposal Conference 3/6/19 at 10:30 a.m.

Sealed proposals due by 2:30 p.m.

3/27/19. Contact: susan.monaco@ fauquiercounty.gov

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

ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT TEXT-18-008783 – A Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Articles 3, 5, 7 and 15 related to sewer and water provisions. (Heather Jenkins, Staff)

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SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT TEXT-18-008784 – A Subdivision Ordinance Text Amendment to Sections 2 and 4 related to sewer and water provisions. (Heather Jenkins, Staff)

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ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT TEXT-18-010196 – A Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Article 11 related to Wireless Telecommunications Facilities. (Andrew Hopewell, Staff)

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REZONING REZN-18-009938, CATLETT INVESTMENT, LLC (OWNER / APPLICANT) – GASKINS LANE REZONING – An application to rezone approximately 10.89 acres with proffers from Commercial Neighborhood (C-1) to Industrial Park (I-1). The property is located at 3131 Gaskins Lane, Cedar Run District. (PIN 7922-93-8736-000) (Josh Frederick, Staff)

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SPECIAL EXCEPTION SPEX-18-009986, THE CLIFTON INSTITUTE, INC. (OWNER / APPLICANT) – THE CLIFTON INSTITUTE – An application for two Category 5 Special Exceptions to allow the operation of an indoor/ outdoor technical school and a Category 13 Special Exception to allow a business or professional office with six or less employees. The properties are located at 6500 Blantyre Road and 6712 Blantyre Road, Scott District. (PIN 6986-18-3518-000, 6976-98-5890-000, 6987-22-2330-000, 6986-28-5760-000, 6986-38-1571-000, 6986-48-5451-000, and 6987-40-8953-000) (Kara Krantz, Staff)

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SPECIAL EXCEPTION SPEX-19-010483, MARK S. & ANGELA S. SMITH (OWNERS)/FAUQUIER HEALTH FOUNDATION d/b/a PATH FOUNDATION (APPLICANT) – WELLNESS RETREAT AT TWIN OAKS SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITY – An application for a Category 20 Special Exception to allow a belowground sewage treatment facility. The property is located at 6791 James Madison Highway, Center District. (PIN 6975-99-1300-000) (Josh Frederick, Staff)

Full name(s) of owner(s): Aama LLC Trading as: CALVERTON MARKET 4133 Catlett Road, Catlett Fauquier, Virginia 20119-2163 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) for a WINE & BEER OFF PREMISES license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.

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

Public Notices MEB GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC. is soliciting Bid Proposals from subcontractors and suppliers that are MBE/WBE/SBE businesses for the following project: Water Treatment Plant Chemical Building and System Upgrade, Warrenton, VA. Bid Date: March 13, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. For additional information contact Angie Duffer in our Estimating Department at (757) 487-5858 or fax (757) 487-5089. MEB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.

AMENDMENT TO FEE SCHEDULE – A public hearing to consider a resolution revising the Department of Community Development’s fee schedule related to telecommunications facilities (Andrew Hopewell, Staff)

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ABC Licenses Full name(s) of owner(s): EARTH GLAZE & FIRE LLC Trading as: Earth, Glaze & Fire 80 Main Street, Warrenton, Fauquier, Virginia 20186-3332 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Art Instruction Studio license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.

Katherine Schwarz, Member

FAUQUIER COUNTY CODE AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE XVI - A public hearing to obtain citizen input on the adoption of an ordinance within Article XVI of Chapter 8 of the Fauquier County Code to create a tax exemption for the entire amount of real estate tax attributable to the existence of certain solar energy equipment, facilities or devices installed on such real estate for a period of five years. (Tracy A. Gallehr, Deputy County Attorney, Staff)

Copies of the above files (except as noted) are available for review in the County Administrator’s Office, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Any interested parties wishing to be heard on any of the above are requested to be present at the public hearing or send written comments prior to March 14, 2019, to the County Administrator’s Office. Fauquier County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request. Citizens requiring reasonable accommodation for disabilities should contact Renée Culbertson, Deputy Municipal Clerk, at (540) 422-8020.

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Notice to Creditors Estate of James E. Thomas, deceased Notice is hereby given by James E Thomas Jr, Executor of the last will and testament of James E Thomas, of Nokesville, VA, deceased, to the Creditors of and all persons having claims against the deceased, to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers, within 90 days after the first publication of this notice. To James E Thomas Jr; 101 Mary Ann Dr. Lynchburg, VA 24502.

Legal Notices

TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 6282 Balls Mill Road Midland, VA 22728

In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $304,000.00, dated May 25, 2006, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for Fauquier County on May 26, 2006, as Instrument Number 2006-0000826, in Deed Book 1217, at Page 2070-2085, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction, at the main entrance of the courthouse for the Circuit Court of Fauquier County, 40 Culpeper St, Warrenton, VA on March 22, 2019 at 1:00 PM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and briefly described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE CENTERLINE OF VIRGINIA ROUTE 663, CORNER TO WILLIAM EMBREY, THENCE WITH THE CENTER OF VIRGINIA ROUTE 663 AS FOLLOWS S 89 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 45 SECONDS W 200.00 FEET TO A PONIT, N 85 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 15 SECONDS W 200.00 FEET TO A POINT AND S 83 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 40 SECONDS W 111.60 FEET TO A POINT CORNER TO RESIDUE TO SMITH, THENCE WITH THE RESIDUE OF SMITH N 15 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 20 SECONDS W 135.20 FEET TO AN IRON ROD IN THE LINE OF HUMPHRE, THENCE WITH HUMPHREY N 65 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 05 SECONDS E 412.50 FEET TO AN IRON ROD CORNER TO WILLIAM EMBREY, THENCE WITH EMBREY, S 28 DEGREES 33 MINUTES 50 SECONDS E 356.70 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING 2.01 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. Tax ID: 6990-26-5847-000.

TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $12,000.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. Cash will not be accepted as a deposit. Settlement within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustee may forfeit deposit.

Additional terms to be announced at sale. This is a communication from a debt collector. This notice is an attempt to collect on a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

(Trustee # 534133) Substitute Trustee: ALG Trustee, LLC, C/O Orlans PC PO Box 2548, Leesburg, VA 20177, (703) 777-7101, website: http://www.orlans.com Towne #: 5000.2071

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LEGALS CLASSIFIEDS@FAUQUIER.COM NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents will be sold for cash by CubeSmart to satisfy a lien for rental on 3/6/2019 at approx. 12:00PM at www. storagetreasures.com For the following location: 689 Industrial Rd. Warrenton, VA 20186

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE A Public Hearing will be held by the Town of The Plains, Virginia Town Council on March 18, 2019 at 7:00 P.M. in the second floor meeting room of The Plains Fire Department, 4260 Loudoun Avenue, The Plains, VA to consider the revocation of the Special Use Permit for: KENNETH SHERMAN/PEYTON SLADE SPECIAL USE PERMIT (SUP) ACCESSORY APARTMENTS; 6484 Main Street, The Plains, Virginia 20198; Tax Map ID Number: 6989-97-6915-000; Special Use Permit (SUP) accessory apartments in the existing buildings located on the property.

The property is listed in the Fauquier County, Virginia Real Estate on-line records as: SHERMAN SLADE, LLC 6484 Main Street, The Plains, Virginia 20198, Tax Map ID #6989-97-6915-000.

A copy of information regarding this matter is available for review during the regular business hours at the Fauquier County Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall, VA or by contacting the Town of The Plains, PO Box 104, The Plains, VA 20198, Phone/Fax (540-364-4945).

The Town of The Plains does not discriminate on basis of handicapped status in an issue of access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request.

Nancy E. Brady, Clerk/Treasurer

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TOWN OF WARRENTON

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Warrenton will hold its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 7:00 PM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 18 Court Street, Warrenton, Virginia. There are no scheduled Public Hearings.

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

A copy of the ordinance is available for review at the Town’s Administrative Offices, 18 Court Street, and can be examined by those interested Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Elizabeth A. Gillie Town Clerk

TRUSTEE’S SALE 7134 Kenthurst Lane The Plains, VA 20198 In execution of the Deed of Trust dated November 30, 2006 and recorded on December 12, 2006 in Book 1245 at Page 259 of Fauquier County land records, Trustee Services of Virginia, LLC, the appointed Substitute Trustee, will offer for sale at public auction on the front steps of the Fauquier County Courthouse located at 40 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia on March 26, 2019 at 3:00 PM the property more particularly described in the aforementioned Deed of Trust, located at the property address listed below and briefly identified as follows: ALL that certain lot or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Scott Magisterial District, Fauquier County, Virginia. designated as Lot 8, KENTHURST SUBDIVISION, as duly platted and recorded in Deed Book 902 at page 650, in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Fauquier County, Virginia.

Tax No.: 6987285860000 Property address: 7134 Kenthurst Lane, The Plains, VA 20198

NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MARCH 7, 2019 The Fauquier County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a work session at 1:45 p.m. on Thursday March 7, 2019 in the John Barton Payne Building, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton, Virginia to review the agenda.

The following will be on the agenda for the Fauquier County Board of Zoning Appeals meeting to be held on Thursday, March 7, 2019, beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the John Barton Payne Building, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton, Virginia: 1.

SPECIAL PERMIT – #SPPT-19-010636 – PHILLIP CUSTEAD AND KRISTEN ANDERSON (OWNERS) KRISTEN ANDERSON (APPLICANT) – BLACK DOG FARM INN AT MT. WELBY – An application for a Category 3 Special Permit to allow a Tourist Home, PIN 6909-89-1347-000, located at 4249 Fiery Run Road, Marshall District, Linden, Virginia. (Ben Holt, Staff)

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SPECIAL PERMIT – #SPPT-19-010639 – UPPERVILLE BUSINESS PARK, LLC (OWNER/APPLICANT) – UPPERVILLE BUSINESS PARK/ SOUTHERN STATES – An application for a Category 13 Special Permit to allow a Farm Supply Establishment, PIN 6054-75-1855-000, 6054-75-1744-000, 6054-75-0680-000, 6054-75-1399-000, 6054-75-0404-000, and 6054-65-8611-000, located at 9183, 9185, 9187, and 9193 John S Mosby Highway, Marshall District, Upperville, Virginia.

(Kara Krantz, Staff)

Copies of the Zoning Appeals and Variance applications may be examined in the Department of Community Developmentʼs Zoning Office at 29 Ashby Street, Suite 310, Warrenton, Virginia between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

To review files on all other items, please visit the Department of Community Developmentʼs Planning Office at 10 Hotel Street, Suite 305, Warrenton, Virginia between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

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

The property will be sold “AS IS,” WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND SUBJECT TO conditions, covenants, restrictions, reservations, easements, rights of way, and all other matters of record taking priority over the Deed of Trust, if any, as might be listed in this notice or may be announced at the sale.

The property is further sold subject to a deed of trust dated 12/06/2006 and recorded 12/07/2006 in Deed Book 1244, at Page 1515 among the said county/city land records and to all other prior liens and encumbrances of record.

TERMS OF SALE: A non-refundable bidder’s deposit of $19,500.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is less, by cashier’s or certified check required at time of sale, except for the party secured by the Deed of Trust. Risk of loss is on the purchaser from date and time of auction. Balance of the purchase price must be paid by cashier’s check within 14 days from sale date. Except for Virginia Grantor tax, all settlement costs and expenses are purchaser’s responsibility. Taxes are pro-rated to the date of sale. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining possession of the property. If purchaser defaults, deposit may be forfeited and property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser who shall be liable for any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs, expenses, and attorney’s fees of both sales. If Trustee does not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of deposit without interest. This sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan secured by the Deed of Trust including but not limited to determining whether prior to sale a forbearance, repayment, or other agreement was entered into, the loan was reinstated or paid off, or whether the property became subject to an automatic stay under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code prior to the sale; in any such event this sale shall be null and void and purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of deposit without interest. Pursuant to the Federal Fair Debt Collections Practices Act, this law firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

(19-01561) FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: BROCK & SCOTT, PLLC (Attorney for TRUSTEE SERVICES OF VIRGINIA, LLC) 484 Viking Drive, Suite 203 Virginia Beach, VA 23452 (757)213-2959

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CARRIERS Lord Fairfax Community College invites applicants for the following position: Trades Tech I- Fauquier Campus Please visit the “Employment” page at lfcc.edu for more information and to apply.

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High School Diploma or GED (General Equivalency Diploma) required. Additional electrical courses desired. NRECA courses in supervision preferred. Previous experience in construction and operation of equipment is desirable. Must be able to understand REC’s system maps, staking sheets, and other work order procedures required of this job. Must learn REC’s safety rules. Must gain an effective knowledge of REC construction specifications and National Electrical Safety Code requirements pertaining to line construction, both electrical and fiber. Must keep informed of all REC operating policies. Must possess basic computer skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including, but not limited to: Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint desired as required by job responsibilities. Must work in all types of weather conditions when necessary and wear protective equipment as required. Be willing to work overtime as required, sometimes during extremely long hours with little rest. Must be able to perform hard physical labor when necessary including lifting and carrying up to 150 pounds. Must live within 30 minutes of work location, or move to within 30 minutes of work location, in no more than 6 months after hire date.

Must be willing and able to: · Learn to climb effectively and perform assigned duties. · Operate two-way radio equipment effectively. · Learn to patrol lines and rights of way and accurately report findings. · Demonstrate ability to perform first aid. · Obtain a valid Virginia Commercial Driver’s license within 6 months. · Comprehend both verbal and written instructions. · Perform other duties as assigned.

Candidates interested in applying for this position should submit their cover letter with salary requirements and resume by 03/15/2019 to: Job Code# 14CU02122019 - REC - Human Resources, P.O. Box 7388, Fredericksburg, VA 22404 or e-mail to rechr@myrec.coop or fax to 540-891-5990.

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PUBLIC NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MARCH 4, 2019 6:30 P.M. WARREN GREEN BUILDING, SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, 10 HOTEL STREET, WARRENTON, VIRGINIA Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Code of Virginia §15.2-4311 et seq., the Fauquier County Agricultural and Forestal District Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss the renewal of the following Agricultural and Forestal Districts: District Name Expiration Date Springs Valley June 30, 2019 Upperville June 30, 2019 In addition, pursuant to Code of Virginia §15.2-4300 et seq., the Agricultural and Forestal District Advisory Committee will consider the following applications to have land added as noted below: District Name Parcel I.D. # Acreange Addition to Marshall/Warrenton Christine A. Fox 6966-66-4380-000 25.0000 (AGFO-18-010355)

FT, ordained Baptist minister with strong leadership, organizational skills, delivers Bible-based sermons, teaches sound doctrine, directs Christian growth and development, committed to continuing Christian education, development and increase in community outreach, missions, and follow the by-laws governing this church.

A letter of interest; copies of ministerial license & ordination certificate; resume summarizing relevant ministry, professional & educational experience; letters of recommendations 2 clergy, 1 personal; copies of degree(s) & official transcripts Submit package by mail to: Bethel Baptist Church Search Committee, Attn: Deaconess Ethel Williams - Secretary, PO Box 415, Amissville, VA 20106-0415.

Addition to Marshall/Warrenton (AGFO-19-010649)

White Dog Farm, LLC

6966-95-7817-000

25.5972

Newspaper Carriers Wanted

Addition to Southern Fauquier (AGFO-19-010546)

Frederick & Sherrie Koch

7901-56-2496-000

26.8340

Addition to Southern Fauquier (AGFO-19-010576

Michael W. & Sandra L. Cole

7921-90-0877-000

41.3800

The Fauquier Times is currently looking for home delivery carriers in Fauquier County.

Great earning potential for one day work. No collections.

Addition to Southern Fauquier (AGFO-19-010617)

Joel H. & Wanda H. Morgan

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The Fauquier County Agricultural and Forestal District Advisory Committee will review and make recommendations to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors concerning the above additions.  Department of Community Development, Planning Division, 10 Hotel Street, Suite 305, Warrenton, Virginia.

Fauquier County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities.

Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request. Citizens requiring reasonable accommodation for disabilities should contact Fran Williams, Administrative Manager, at (540) 422-8210.

Requirements are a valid driver´s license, must be available all day on Wednesday, have reliable transportation, and speak good English.

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Interested applicants please call our Circulation Department at 540-347-4222 or e-mail us at nkeyser@fauquier.com or apply in person to 41 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186

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Saddlebrook, Culpeper, VA

ALL Tammy Roop 540-270-9409 *10+ Acre Lot & 5 Acre Lot Mountain/Pastoral views Conventional perc, Amissville, VA $144,900—$97,900

JUST LISTED CALL Amber Castles 703-399-5923

3 Bd, 3 Ba, single family home, Maintained and Updated Fenced yard, Warranty Gainesville, VA-$419,999

NEW PRICE CALL Don Robertson 540-229-3825

* One acre just miles from Warrenton/Culpeper Value in land, house has no power/septic Warrenton, VA $165,000

CALL Tammy Roop 540-270-9409 *Gorgeous Colonial, 4 Bd, 2 1/2 Ba Large kitchen, formal dining, large living room w/gas fireplace Deck , Wrap-around Porch Remington, VA—$315,000

Call Tammy Roop 540-270-9409 *Private setting on almost 2 Acres, Gardens, covered stone patio

Open floor plan w/2 story ceiling in family room, stone fireplace Wood floors, Granite, SS appliances, Butlers Pantry, Master w/3 closets, Jetted tub, Basement for exercising or den, Sprint Hotspot

The Plains, VA—$559,900

CALL Brenda Rich 540-270-1659 Beautiful home on 17 pastured acres, large open floor plan, Main level master, study, great room, sitting area, formal dining/living, Hardwood floors, gas fireplace, Gourmet kitchen Catlett, VA—$899,000

CALL Brenda Rich 540-270-1659

*Brick rambler, 7+ Acres Hardwood floors, full bsmnt, open floor plan Midland, VA -$479,000

WE FEATURE THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND SPACES THAT MAKE OUR COMMUNITY OUR COMMUNITY!

The Fauquier Community Food Bank and Thrift Store, Inc.

CALL Brenda Rich 540-270-1659 *Split foyer in cul de sac *Fenced yard, deck, porch Large driveway, room to expand

Bealeton, VA—$289,900

Our food pantry serves 30 to 60 food insecure families per day 5 days per week. With generous donations from local grocery stores, churches, organizations and citizens our families receive a full cart of groceries twice per month. We love our donations and with every $1 we receive or profit at our thrift store we can purchase $4 worth of food. All donations of food and household items are welcome. With much gratitude and thanks to our community we would not be able to help our neighbors in need.

All donations can be dropped off at: 249 East Shirley Ave, Warrenton, VA 20186