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TIMES STAFF PHOTO/JOHN TOLER During last week’s wind storm, two large pine trees in the front of Debbie Ogden’s home on Beverleys Mill Road in Broad Run came down. One glanced off the corner of the house, damaging the trim and siding, and taking down a satellite dish and her husband’s ham radio antennas. The other came down on her carport, demolishing the structure and crushing her vehicle. “We’ll have to get the rest of tree and the carport off my car before the insurance adjuster can come to see it,” she remarked.
Wind storm wreaks havoc across Fauquier
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13,000 lose power; first responders field nearly 2,000 calls for help By Hannah Dellinger and Leland Schwartz Times Staff Writers
Fields burned, trees fell onto roofs and power lines, a few people got stuck in elevators or trapped in collapsed buildings and more than 13,000 homes and businesses were left in the dark. All were among the effects of the wicked winds that blew into Fauquier County over the weekend with the arrival of a nor’easter Dominion Energy said ranks among the top five storms since 1999 in terms of overall customer impact. Only the derecho of 2012 and Hurricanes Isabel, Irene
and Floyd beat this storm in power outages, which continued to plague parts of Fauquier long after the 70 mph wind gusts subsided. As of Tuesday morning, more than 1,000 households across the county were still without electricity. The number was far reduced from the height of the storm Friday afternoon, when more than 13,000 Fauquier homes and businesses were without power. But progress was slow over the last few days as crews went about replacing nearly 200 individual power poles that had snapped in wind.
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Old Town Warrenton group regains accreditation, charts path forward By Leland Schwartz Times Staff Writer
The organization charged with reinvigorating Old Town Warrenton has won back the accreditation its predecessor lost and has plotted a strategy to up the voltage in the Main Street district. Experience Old Town Warrenton earned its accreditation this week from Virginia Main Street, which is part of a national program that links towns and their collective knowledge to reignite core community centers. INSIDE Calendar.............................................23 Classified............................................27 Communities......................................24 Farming..............................................10
Warrenton’s Old Town district encompasses at least 100 merchants and professional service providers. EOTW’s predecessor, Partnership for Warrenton, lost its accreditation two years ago when it fell victim to embezzlement. Its reinstatement means EOTW can apply for state and federal grants to help it fund and execute its proposed solutions. “I am thrilled our community regained our accreditation through the National Main Street Center,” EOTW Chairman Amelia Stansell said after getting the news. “This is a big deal for
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Old Town because we now have access to the vast resources the National and Virginia Main Street programs have to offer.” Stansell, who is vice president and community executive of Middleburg Bank, said those assets include access to email listservs to share information with other successful programs; opportunities to network with like-sized towns to learn what has worked with them; and access to grants for things such as financial feasibility studies and downtown investments.
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Manassas Ballet Theatre presents ‘Swan Lake’ Manassas Ballet Theatre starts the 2018 season with a superstar of classical ballets, “Swan Lake.” Join the international cast of dancers as they weave the tale of the Swan Queen Odette, her love, Prince Siegried, and the terrible curse cast by the evil sorcerer Von Rothbart. The company presents four shows at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas: Friday, March 9, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 10, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, March 11, 3 p.m. The Manassas Ballet Theatre Orchestra sets the mood with Tchaikovsky’s score, while the custom costumes and scenery, including a new lake backdrop, help the story
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‘It’s Time’: OTAC Iron Gym Opens to Community In December of last year, Old Town Athletic Club on Walker Drive was transformed into the Old Town Athletic Campus with the addition of The Hub, a brand new space delivering an improved fitness experience with boutique-style exercise spaces. Members of all fitness levels now have the ability to select memberships that cater to their specific goals. Options include OTAC Spark, or group exercise classes; OTAC Fury, or small group classes; OTAC Force, or semi-private training; and OTAC Focus, or one-on-one training. OTAC Breathe, a yoga and Pilates membership, and Parisi Speed School, an athletic conditioning membership, are available at the lower building. Now officially joining the lineup this March comes OTAC Iron, a utilitarian-style gym designed for the specific needs of independent exercisers, and OTAC’s most affordable option at $39 per month. Iron, operational since last December, has undergone extensive renovations to create an open floor plan that will house brand new cardio and weightlifting equipment. Cole Forsten, the visionary behind Iron, has spent the last year preparing for its debut. “Iron has always been a dream of mine,” he says. “People deserve a space to work out that is open, clean and welcoming with plenty of amenities. You’ll find that both at Iron and at OTAC as a whole. Whether you’re a student, single, married or retired, you can find a form of exercise here that you love.” One of Forsten’s main goals in creating Iron was to give members access to the best equipment at an affordable price point—without forfeiting quality. “It’s time that the independent exercising community has a place that allows them to work out the way they want,” says Forsten. “Our equipment will always be clean, operational, and upgraded on a regular basis. No one should have to forfeit amenities just because they like to work out independently.” Iron members can enjoy brand new treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, rowers, selectorized equipment, and wide variety of cable options. For avid lifters—dumbbells from five to 150 pounds, squat racks, bumper plates, standard and specialty bars, and an outdoor workout area with a squat rack, a sled and monkey bars are available. There are also dedicated areas for stretching, ab and body weight work, and accessories like bands, plyo boxes, TRX systems, pull-up bars and more. Additional amenities include a fully stocked juice bar, locker rooms with showers and a supplement and retail store. For members with young children, Kid Care is also offered as an option. There is just one more thing Forsten wants the community to know. “There is a common misconception about integrating health into your life,” he says. “People think they have to get in shape before joining a gym, and that’s just not the case. We are here to help people at any stage of their fitness journey. You don’t have to wait until you reach certain goals to come see us.” In the month of March, OTAC Iron is offering a 10% discount for new members, bringing the monthly price from $39 to $35. To learn more about becoming a member of OTAC Iron, Spark, Force, Fury, Focus, Breathe or Parisi, call (540) 349-2791. About Old Town Athletic Campus: OTAC was founded in 1996 by Warrenton locals Kim and Mike Forsten. This inclusive, family-friendly health club focuses on the whole person at any age and any fitness level. Since its inception, OTAC’s offerings have grown to include: personal, small group, and semi-private training; a studio for group fitness classes and a group cycling studio; yoga and Pilates studios; and youth programs like the Parisi Speed School and Divergent Baseball. Members also enjoy clean, comfortable locker rooms with showers and saunas, free kid care for parents, free Wi-Fi, an organic coffee bar, a juice bar with all natural recovery and performance shakes and massage therapy. To learn more about OTAC or to inquire about member rates, visit www.otacfitness. com or call (540) 349-2791.
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Sunday, March 11, at 3 p.m. Manassas Ballet Theatre is the resident ballet company of the Hylton Performing Arts Center on the Manassas campus of George Mason University. Tickets start at $25 and are available at hyltoncenter.org and 888-945-2468.
FAUQUIER FOCUS Let your skin shine Dr. Juan-Carlos Caballero is an advocate for healthy skin. He’s also an advocate for being pro-active and knowing the early signs that can lead to skin cancer. This year marks a major milestone for the Warrenton Dermatology and Skin Therapy Center. They will be celebrating a 20-year anniversary. Ten of those years has Caballero at the helm. The center was originally founded in 1998 by Dr. Lisa Sherman. Caballero’s coming to Warrenton was serendipitous as he met Sherman at a conference and learned that she was leaving and that he could be a good fit for the position in Virginia. That has proven very true as over the years his customer base and staff has grown. Whether your needs are medical or aesthetic, the center can help. Caballero is board-certified in general, surgical and cosmetic dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology. Soaking in the sunlight was once thought of as the way to get that rosy glow in our cheeks and bronzed, tanned body. We now know otherwise. It’s critically important to know your skin and be able to recognize changes — like the color or size of moles. Melanomas often develop from moles and may resemble them. The good news is that, if recognized and treated early, this type of cancer is almost always curable and that most insurances will cover an annual skin exam. With lifespans increasing, advances in cosmetic technology have now given qualified and experienced dermatologists a number of non-invasive products to
combat sagging skin, double chins and wrinkles. Caballero is an Expert Injector, by definition one who is board certified and administers only FDA-approved products and demonstrates extreme due diligence when it comes to patient safety and consumer education. There are more than 1.2 million doctors who are legally allowed to administer injectables in the United States. However, less than 3 percent are qualified to be an Expert Injector. While most of the center’s patients are coming for medical reasons, there is the visual component of wanting to look your best. While you won’t wear a fluffy white robe or be offered herbal teas, you can get a medical-grade facial for less than going to a spa with the added benefit that if the technician spots a problem there are doctors who can readily offer advice and guidance. You won’t just leave with a fresher feeling and brighten look but a gentle but firm reminder — sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen. And they will give you a list of over-the-counter ones that you can purchase that will do the job. With five young children of his own, Caballero’s mission is to educate early, stress preventative care and get those young teens and millennials to love and protect their skins. Warrenton Dermatology and Skin Care Therapy Center is at 28 Blackwell Park Lane, #302. Call 540-341-1900. — Compiled by Anita Sherman
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Fauquier deputies seize drugs during traffic stop
A Fauquier County sheriff’s office K-9 located cocaine and marijuana during a traffic stop in the Opal area the morning of March 1, the sheriff’s office said in a news release. Master Deputy Brian Colbert observed a 2015 Hyundai with “an equipment violation” and conducted a traffic stop at 1:36 a.m. in the 10000 block of James Madison Highway near Opal Road, Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. James Hartman said in a news release. The deputy “detected the odor of marijuana in the vehicle” and deployed his K-9, Hank, who located approximately 8 ounces of cocaine and more than one ounce of marijua-
na, Hartman said. The driver of the Hyundai, James Rufus Hordge, 23, of Washington D.C., was charged with possession with the intent to distribute cocaine, conspiracy to distribute cocaine and possession of marijuana. He was held in the Fauquier County Adult Detention Center on a $10,000 bond. A passenger, Anthony Earl Chiles, 32, of Washington D.C., was charged with possession with the intent to distribute cocaine, conspiracy to distribute cocaine, possession of marijuana and providing false information to law enforcement. He was held in the Fauquier County Adult Detention Center on a $16,000 bond.
An armed man authorities say barricaded himself in his Bealeton home after confronting deputies and firing shots early Friday morning faces five counts of attempted capital murder. Deputies were called to Bearbug Lane off Elk Run Road early Friday, where they encountered an “armed individual on the property,” Fauquier County sheriff’s Sgt. James Hartman said. The original police call was for a trespassing complaint between neigh-
bors, Hartman said. Once deputies arrived, the man barricaded himself inside and “refused to cooperate.” The man was eventually taken into custody. Deputies charged Jeremiah David Gibson, 42, of Bealeton, with five counts of attempted capital murder, one count of discharging a firearm within an occupied dwelling and one count of destruction of property. Gibson is being held without bond at the Fauquier County Adult Detention Center.
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Library discussed in Fauquier County budget talks By Jonathan Hunley Contributing Writer
Construction of a new Warrenton library continues to be a subject in talks about Fauquier County’s budget plans for the next fiscal year. More than $9 million had been budgeted to be spent on the library in the fiscal year that begins July 1, but capital plans the county announced recently have that expenditure, for design work, being put off for at least five years. That’s frustrated library enthusiasts, and it prompted the county library board of trustees and at least one Warrenton Town Council member to discuss soliciting support for the project from library users and the Fauquier Chamber of Commerce. Fauquier Supervisor Chris Granger (R-Center), who represents Warrenton, also brought up the matter Friday at a county board of supervisors meeting, asking what the impact would be if library spending was again planned for the coming fiscal year or the one after that. Granger asked Budget Director
Erin Kozanecki to determine the implication of spending $7.5 million to $8 million in that timeframe. That figure would represent about half of the new library’s $15 million price tag. The idea has been that the county would spend $10 million on the project and a public fundraising effort would kick in $5 million. That campaign, which has generated about $2.5 million, has been suspended, however. But Granger said more money could be coming from private donors if they see the county government is on board with building the library on Waterloo Street sooner rather than later. “They want a firm commitment from the county,” Granger said after Friday’s meeting. The question is whether a majority of the supervisors will want to fund library work earlier. County Administrator Paul McCulla said he recommended delaying spending on the library after a majority of the supervisors weren’t prepared to move forward with issuing bonds for the project.
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Wind storm wreaks havoc across Fauquier WIND from page 1
The storm made for a busy few days for Fauquier County’s first responders, who collectively fielded 1,977 calls for service over the four-day period from Thursday, March 1 through Sunday, March 4, according to Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. James Hartman. The storm killed at least nine people along the East Coast, including a 6-year-old boy in Chester, who died when a tree fell on his family’s mobile home. There were no serious injuries reported in Fauquier County, however, despite the 41 brush fires, six structure fires, seven building collapses and numerous traffic hazards, mostly caused by trees and power lines that fell along area roadways. “There was a steady hum in the center for over 24 hours with breaks few and far between,” Hartman said. The sheriff’s office alone responded to 642 incidents over the course of the storm, Hartman said. They included 216 traffic hazards, 16 downed power lines and snapped trees left blocking area streets. The Warrenton Police Department responded to 190 incidents over three days’ time, including 18 traffic hazards, four utility calls, six electrical hazards and 16 alarms, Hartman said. Fire and rescue crews responded to a combined total of 288 incidents, including two cardiac arrests, two chimney fires, seven building collapses, six structure fires and 41 outdoor fires, Hartman said. The building-collapse calls were mostly residential and generally involved trees that fell on buildings or wind damage that left portions of roofs missing, said Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company Chief Jason Golden. Police and fire and rescue crews freed a War-
TIMES STAFF PHOTO/CINDY GOFF Crews clean up storm damage on Grays Mill Road in Warrenton. renton man trapped inside a detached garage by a downed tree on Hillside Drive. No injuries were reported. None of the calls were full building collapses, Golden said. Most of the outdoor fires were sparked by fallen power lines that energized trees set brush ablaze, Golden said. Several buildings and multiple acres caught on fire on Marsh Road in the Lois area Friday morning. Catlett Volunteer Fire and Rescue crews eventually got the blaze under control. Warrenton volunteer firefighters responded to three elevator rescues due to power outages. One was at Fauquier Hospital, one at a medical office building and the third occurred inside a commercial building, Golden said. Golden said the wind storm was one of the worst weather events he recalls facing in his career. “This one rates number one right now as the worst that I can remember,” he said, comparing the storm to the June 2012 derecho and the
“Snowpocalypse” of 2009. Golden said the response of all the emergency personnel and fire and rescue volunteers in the county was a “job well-done.” The chief also thanked the citizens who brought the firefighters food throughout the day. Schools, restaurants and businesses also fell victim to varying degrees depending on whether they had generators or were otherwise able to make do. Fauquier County closed all its schools on Friday and called for a two-hour delay on Monday morning. The Fauquier County Water and Sanitation Authority lost power, but water service was never interrupted thanks to backup generators at all WSA sites, according to interim General Manager Larry Hughes. “Our guys were busy refueling the generators all weekend,” he said. Marshall’s Field & Main restaurant lost its electricity but locked its refrigerator and was able to save its food. Nick’s Deli in Marshall lost power Friday but stayed open because it had running water and lots of flashlights. On the other end of Marshall’s Main Street, Gentle Harvest didn’t miss a beat because its generator kicked in. Red Truck, however, had to close part of the day when the power went out. The Ashby Inn in Paris was lights out from Friday morning until Sunday night. Nearby in Upperville, Hunter’s Head stayed open as it too has a backup generator. The Front Porch restaurant in The Plains lost its power Friday and Saturday and had to turn area guests away who came for something to eat and to warm up. The situation was the same for a time for the Rail Stop, across the street. Reach Hannah Dellinger and Leland Schwartz at news@fauquier.com
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Old Town Warrenton group regains accreditation, charts path forward Strategy: EOTW will guide well-executed, revenue-positive events that invest back into the town by bringing shoppers, not just foot traffic.
GROUP from page 1 EOTW, started just a year ago, received $20,000 from the Town of Warrenton in 2018 and has asked the town council to double that amount in its forthcoming 2019 budget. “Getting the town’s accreditation back will help us with our case to show our integrity, and that they can trust us to invest it in our community wisely,” Stansell said. The group has about $80,000 to work with, which includes funds from events such as Gumdrop Square and First Fridays, as well as corporate sponsorships and personal contributions. Stansell says being a 501(c)3 nonprofit has helped raised donations, as contributions are tax-deductible for supporters. She said another $100,000 would make a material difference in the group’s ability to solve Old Town’s issues. Those issues — all related to why Old Town has had difficulty attracting businesses and keeping its storefronts lit — have been identified by EOTW in its first strategic plan. To help complete the plan and formulate ways to attack the problems EOTW has defined, the group has begun searching for a new executive director. The director will work for EOTW’s board members, who represent various community stakeholder groups, including property owners, merchants, government, nonprofits, residents and investors. They met three times in the fall to complete a three-year plan, which was formally adopted in December. Some of the problems identified and their proposed cures include: Problem: Some key property owners are disengaged or absent. Strategy: EOTW will engage property owners in the success of Old Town Warrenton. Problem: There are too many vacant store fronts. Strategy: EOTW will recruit and support “pop-up” shops to decrease empty store spaces while adding variety to the business mix. Problem: There is a need to attract the right types of businesses in a coordinated and targeted effort. Strategy: EOTW will coordinate with the Town of Warrenton
Problem: There isn’t enough open green space to enjoy Old Town. Strategy: EOTW will identify potential open spaces and work with public and private owners to identify potential partnerships aimed at utilizing them. Problem: There aren’t enough outdoor opportunities to sit and enjoy Old Town. Strategy: Outdoor seating will be provided in open spaces to encourage a sense of place. Problem: New dog park may be underutilized. Strategy: EOTW will promote the dog park and leverage it as an opportunity to bring traffic to Old Town through pet-friendly events.
“I am thrilled our community regained our accreditation through the National Main Street Center. This is a big deal for Old Town because we now have access to the vast resources the National and Virginia Main Street programs have to offer.”
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and Fauquier County departments of economic development. Problem: No one is sure what properties are available and what the owners would like to see in them. Strategy: EOTW will improve relationships with commercial property managers and realtors to open lines of communication, assess properties and determine current and future inventory and uses. Problem: Old Town’s branding and messaging is inconsistent. The district lacks wayfinding, directional and directory signs in appropriate locations. Strategy: EOTW will work toward fixing that with the help of town and county officials. Problem: Most people don’t know what is happening in town. Strategy: A new community calendar will allow organizers to
submit their events, which will be distributed in a monthly e-newsletter to more than 1,500 subscribers. Newsletters will be targeted for merchants and property owners. Updated merchant contact information will be maintained. Problem: Merchants don’t have a way to advertise in a cost-effective way. Strategy: EOTW will provide a quarterly co-op advertising opportunity for merchants to participate in at a shared rate. Problem: There isn’t enough art in public spaces. Strategy: EOTW will facilitate more public art, including a new LOVE sign, murals and sculptures. Problem: There are too many street closures for events that are often not revenue-positive for Old Town merchants.
Strategic plans are a lot of work to create, “But the real work is once they are adopted and the implementation begins. We have a system in place to check the status of our agreed-upon deliverables, so this plan doesn’t become dusty and obsolete,” Stansell said. EOTW is made up of its 14-member board of directors and volunteers. In addition to Stansell, other EOTW board members are: Gary Shook of Middleburg Bank; Marc Bogan of Fauquier Bank; Hank Day of the Law Office of Henry Day; Paula Combs of Piedmont Environmental Council; Carter Nevill of Carter & Spence; Tom Wisemiller, economic development director for the Town of Warrenton; Warrenton Vice Mayor Sunny Reynolds of BioTrek Adventures; Maggie Lovitt of Chapman-Beverley Mill Foundation; Lachelle Yoder of Allegro; Jennifer Puffenbarger of Puffenbarger Insurance and Financial Services; Lucia Coffey of HP Business Enterprises; Pastor Bob Grant, Jr., of Cleansing Water; and Brannon Godfrey, Warrenton town manager. Reach Leland Schwartz at lschwartz@fauquier.com
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Neighbors, conservation groups still skeptical about plans for Blackthorne Inn By Leonard Shapiro and Leland Schwartz The developer of the Blackthorne Inn in Upperville met for two and a half hours Feb. 26 with a dozen property owners from the neighboring Greystone community and representatives of four local conservation and preservation groups to address their concerns about a proposed 67-acre resort. Dean Porter Andrews, founder and CEO of the Easton Porter Group based in Charlottesville, came to the Warrenton headquarters of the Piedmont Environmental Council for the session. When it ended, several attendees said they were still skeptical about his plans to develop the property as a boutique resort. On Feb. 23, Andrews resubmitted his latest proposal to the Fauquier County Department of Community Development. It’s now being reviewed by various county and state agencies. The county’s planning commission will hold a public hearing on the company’s proposal and make its recommendation to the board of supervisors, which has the final say. The Blackthorne project has raised objections from neighbors and groups like the PEC, Goose Creek Association, Mosby Heritage Foundation and Citizens for Fauquier County. Their main concern: The land is zoned as rural agriculture and the resort would fly in the face of the spirit of that use. Marshall Supervisor Mary Leigh McDaniel, who represents the area that contains the Blackthorne property, did not attend the Feb. 26 meeting but is closely following the situation. “When they (Easton Porter) first expressed interest in that property a few years ago, we met with them,” she said. “We were very clear it was a rural agriculture area and they needed to get the neighborhood to buy in. We’ve been trying hard to keep commercial and industrial development in our service districts. These rural agricultural areas are not for that use.” One issue has been the impact on the water supply and the aquifer in the area. Andrews said he’s agreed to do an extended draw-down test on the wells and add an ultra violet system to the water treatment so the water would be essentially potable after its use. He said the system was “signed off” on by the county’s health department. “My fond hope,” Andrews said, “is they will recognize that we have spent the time and money on a plan that in the end will produce a state-of-the-art resort that will be part of a larger collection of upscale properties.” He also said he has reduced the number of planned Class C (more than 125 attendees) events by 20 percent from his original proposal to 52 per year. Traffic, he said, would not impact Upperville because it would mostly be coming from Interstate 66, up U.S. 17 to U.S. 50 in Paris, a short distance
from the planned resort. He said the Virginia Department of Transportation agrees with his assessments. “PEC is still studying the impacts of the proposal,” a spokesperson said in an email, “but remains concerned about the impacts on the hard-won traffic calming improvements on Route 50, which has done so much to better the quality of life and efficient flow of traffic. “Likewise, the use of Fauquier County’s adaptive re-use special permit provisions to allow for an effective 30 percent increase in size of the existing approved use is of concern on this site and as a precedent for intensive developments throughout the rural areas of the county.” Andrews indicated he’s also aware there is some objection to a restaurant on the property because it’s a rural agriculture area. “It’s the only argument I want to give thought to,” Andrews said, adding that the restaurant is critical to making the business work. He said the new resort will have about 40 regular employees and another 30 for bigger events. Andrews said he hopes the county will balance any objections with the nearly $3 million he said it will pay to the county in taxes over the next four years and $1 million it will spend locally in salaries, purchases and services. If infrastructure work can begin this summer, he said the resort could open in October 2019. “If they (the supervisors) take a position that this is not an appropriate use,” he said, “I’m not going to win that argument.” Andrews was asked during the PEC meeting about a “Plan B” if the project is not approved by the supervisors. “He said the answer is ‘there is no Plan B,’” according to Kevin Ramundo, a Greystone resident in attendance. “It follows that he’s intent on building this commercial operation on the scale he’s indicated….I would say that after two and a half hours, the fundamental issues still remain. This is out of scale and has no place in a rural agriculture area.” Ramundo said he and others still have significant concerns about the number of events, including those with 70 or fewer guests. U.S. 50 traffic also remains an issue, as does the adaptive re-use of the historic main building housing the resort’s dining facilities. “Everyone came to the meeting trying to understand more about their proposal,” he added. “What made it frustrating is we couldn’t get clarity on the number of events, on Route 50 and the adaptive re-use of a historic property. The scale they’re proposing is two or three times bigger than what the board has previously approved. That is inappropriate. “The four conservation groups have opposed this before and there’s no indication their position has changed, and the landowners are the same.”
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Democrat Ryan Sawyers drops bid for Congress By Jill Palermo
Times Staff Writer
Prince William County School Board Chairman Ryan Sawyers suspended his candidacy for U.S. Congress last week. Sawyers cited “personal and professional” reasons for dropping out of the race to unseat U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman, a Republican who has Ryan Sawyers held the seat since 2008. Sawyers, a Democrat, thanked his volunteers, supporters, family and friends in a press release
issued Feb. 27. “I want to thank all of the people who supported my candidacy; including the Democratic Committees and progressive activist groups who hosted candidate forums and shared meals with our team,” Sawyers wrote. “I want to thank the people of Virginia’s 1st Congressional District for being so hospitable to my family and I during our long road trips,” he added. “Finally, I want to thank my friends and family for being by my side during every step of this journey. Unfortunately, due to personal and professional reasons I have decided to suspend my campaign for Congress.” Sawyers was one of five Democrats initially vying for their party’s nomination in
the upcoming June 12 primary. He was the only elected official among the field of candidates and the second of the five to drop out of the race. Sawyers received a high-profile endorsement from former gubernatorial candidate Tom Perriello last year. Sawyers’ departure leaves Edwin Santana, a former U.S. Marine officer from Stafford County, remaining in the race alongside businessman John Suddarth, a Prince William County native and West Point graduate, and Vangie Williams, a government contractor from King George County. Tom Hicks, a former U.S. Navy officer and engineer, was the first to drop out of the running, a decision he announced earlier this year.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AN APPLICATION BY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY FOR APPROVAL TO ESTABLISH A VIRGINIA COMMUNITY SOLAR PILOT PROGRAM PURSUANT TO § 56-585.1:3 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA CASE NO. PUR-2018-00009 On January 19, 2018, Virginia Electric and Power Company d/b/a Dominion Energy Virginia (“Dominion” or “Company”) filed an application (“Application”) with the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) pursuant to § 56-585.1:3 of the Code of Virginia (“Code”) and Rule 80 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules of Practice”) for approval to establish a Virginia Community Solar Pilot Program (“Pilot Program”), including a new voluntary companion tariff, designated Rider VCS – Virginia Community Solar Pilot Program (“Rider VCS”). Code § 56-585.1:3 requires, among other things, each investor-owned utility, including Dominion, to design a community solar pilot program, and to make subscriptions for participation in its pilot program available to retail customers on a voluntary basis within six months of receiving Commission approval. The Application states that pursuant to such a community solar pilot program, “participating retail customers may voluntarily elect to purchase the ‘net electrical output’ of new solar generating facilities located in communities throughout the Company’s Virginia service territory…under Rider VCS.” Code § 56-585.1:3 provides, in part, that the Commission shall approve the recovery of the Pilot Program costs that the Commission deems to be reasonable and prudent. This Code section also requires Commission approval of the Pilot Program design, the voluntary companion rate schedule (i.e., Rider VCS), and the portfolio of participating generating facilities (referred to herein as the “Community Solar Portfolio” or “Portfolio”), pursuant to specific requirements in Code § 56-585.1:3 regarding the Request for Proposal (“RFP”) criteria and selection process, the minimum and maximum generating capacities of the Community Solar Portfolio, and the Pilot Program duration. Dominion states in the Application that, using the RFP process prescribed by Code § 56-585.1:3, “the Company solicited power purchase agreements (‘PPAs’) to be executed with eligible solar generating facilities that provide the Company the exclusive right to 100 percent of the net electrical output that these facilities dedicate to the Pilot Program.” The Company selected five winning proposals and four alternate proposals from facilities that qualify as “eligible generation facilities,” as defined in Code § 56 585.1:3 A, and which total ten megawatts of new solar photovoltaic capacity, consistent with Code § 56 585.1:3. Dominion states that the selected PPA projects, which would constitute the Company’s Community Solar Portfolio, are located within the Company’s service territory and will be interconnected to the Company’s distribution system. Dominion further states that it expects to execute final PPAs with these developers in the near future. On January 19, 2018, the Company issued a second RFP tailored specifically to seek small projects less than 500 kilowatts in size. The Company states that based on the responses, which are due February 22, 2018, the Company may select one or more projects that qualify as small eligible generating facilities for inclusion in its Community Solar Portfolio, which the Commission is being asked to approve. According to the Application, the proposed pricing for the three-year subscription-based Pilot Program is designed “to be attractive to qualifying customers looking for voluntary options to promote, support, and purchase community solar.” The Pilot Program would be available to all retail customers, net metering customers, as well as Special Contracts approved by the Commission pursuant to Code § 56-235.2, in two subscription options. Participants may subscribe by purchasing 100 kilowatt-hour (“kWh”) blocks (each constituting one “VCS Block”) of community solar on a monthly (or billing period) basis, for an annually-updated fixed price. Alternatively, participants, with the exception of “Large Non-residential Customers,” may subscribe by purchasing community solar to match 100% of their monthly (or billing period) usage in kWh for an annually-updated fixed price per kWh. The Company proposes, to allow for broader community participation in the Pilot Program, the following maximum subscription allotments for eligible customers who subscribe by purchasing VCS blocks: (1) residential customers would be limited to five whole VCS Blocks per billing cycle, and (2) non-residential customers would be limited to ten whole VCS Blocks per billing cycle. If the 100% match option is not selected, participating customers must subscribe to a minimum of one whole VCS Block per billing cycle. Under the Company’s proposal, customers may change their subscription level once per year, subject to availability. The Company states that it would make every effort to ensure the subscribed amount of community solar does not exceed the projected output of the Portfolio. If the Portfolio’s net electrical output is not sufficient to meet participating customers’ subscriptions on an annual basis, the Company would supplement the Portfolio with solar Renewable Energy Certificates. There would be no application fee to subscribe to Rider VCS. The Company states that because Rider VCS is designed as a voluntary companion tariff to the participating customer’s Principal Tariff (i.e. the rate schedule on which the customer takes service from the Company), the customer’s billing statement would be largely unchanged, with the exception of a new line item – the “VCS Net Rate.” The proposed VCS Net Rate (in cents per kWh) would be calculated based on the participating customer’s actual billed usage during each billing period, capped at the customer’s subscription level. A participating customer’s energy usage that exceeds the amount subscribed under Rider VCS would be billed under the Principal Tariff for the customer’s account. The Company believes the VCS Net Rate would be approximately 1.55¢ per kWh in the first year of the Pilot Program. The Company would make Rider VCS subscriptions available within six months of Commission approval of the Pilot Program; however, the Company states that participating customer subscriptions would not become effective until one or more Community Solar Portfolio sites begin to generate renewable energy. Subscribing customers would be subject to a minimum one-year term. After the initial one-year term, Rider VCS customers may terminate service under Rider VCS with 30 days’ notice to the Company. Dominion asserts that its Community Solar Pilot Program, including Rider VCS, is in the public interest. The Company further asserts that proposed Rider VCS and its cost recovery method are reasonable and prudent. Interested persons are encouraged to review the Application and supporting documents for further details of the Company’s proposals. The Company’s Application, as well as the Order for Notice and Comment that the Commission entered in this case, are available for public inspection during regular business hours at each of the Company’s business offices in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Copies also may be obtained by submitting a written request to counsel for the Company, Lisa S. Booth, Esquire, Dominion Energy Services, Inc., 120 Tredegar Street, Riverside 2, Richmond, Virginia 23219. If acceptable to the requesting party, the Company may provide the documents by electronic means. Copies of the Application and the public version of all documents filed in this case also are available for interested persons to review in the Commission’s Document Control Center located on the first floor of the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Interested persons also may download unofficial copies from the Commission’s website: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. On or before April 30, 2018, any interested person wishing to comment on the Company’s Application shall file written comments on the Application with Joel H. Peck, Clerk, State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. Any interested person desiring to file comments electronically may do so on or before April 30, 2018, by following the instructions on the Commission’s website: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. Compact discs or any other form of electronic storage medium may not be filed with the comments. All such comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2018-00009. On or before April 30, 2018, any person or entity wishing to participate as a respondent in this proceeding may do so by filing a notice of participation. If not filed electronically, an original and fifteen (15) copies of the notice of participation shall be submitted to the Clerk of the Commission at the address above. A copy of the notice of participation as a respondent also must be sent to counsel for the Company at the address set forth above. Pursuant to Rule 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2018-00009. For additional information about participation as a respondent, any person or entity should obtain a copy of the Commission’s Order for Notice and Comment. On or before April 30, 2018, any interested person may file a written request for a hearing. If not filed electronically, an original and fifteen (15) copies of the hearing request shall be submitted to the Clerk of the Commission at the address above, and the interested person simultaneously shall serve a copy of the hearing request on counsel to the Company at the address set forth above. All requests for a hearing shall refer to Case No. PUR-2018-00009. All documents filed with the Office of the Clerk of the Commission in this docket may use both sides of the paper. In all other respects, all filings shall comply fully with the requirements of 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice. The Commission’s Rules of Practice may be viewed at http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. A printed copy of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and an official copy of the Commission’s Order for Notice and Comment in this proceeding may be obtained from the Clerk of the Commission at the address above. VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY
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Ports in the storm A tractor-trailer truck tipped on its side in the middle of U.S. 17; hundreds of trees crashed to the ground; and power poles snapped in two, leaving thousands in the dark and sparking more than 40 brush fires that threatened homes and outbuildings. That was the scene across Fauquier County on Friday, when a fierce, late-winter nor’easter pummeled the East Coast, ushering in March on winds more powerful than a single lion and more like a loud, simultaneously-roaring pride. Faced with such a storm, most of us did the sensible thing and huddled safely inside, thanking our lucky stars if we still had electricity to power the Keurig and keep the cell phones charged. That was hardly the case, however, for the county’s first-responders – both paid and volunteers – who dutifully remained at the ready for four long days as the calls for help rushed in. And rush in they did: In all, the county’s emergency management center logged nearly 2,000 911 calls OUR VIEW from Thursday, March 1 through Sunday, March 4. According to an official tally, they included all flavors of weather-related chaos, including 41 brush fires, dozens of downed trees and power lines, hundreds of traffic hazards and even seven “building collapses.” Thankfully, though, there were no serious injuries. Anyone who happened to listen to the police scanners on Friday got a sense of the near-constant rush of activity needed to keep up with the various emergencies unfolding across the county. Fauquier’s volunteer firefighters, in particular, deserve kudos for preventing injuries and even greater property losses with their valiant efforts to beat back numerous brush fires despite the 40- to 70-mph winds. Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company Chief Jason Golden said dealing with the storm would have been a “much taller order” if it weren’t for the many volunteers who jumped to help. In general, Golden called the response a “job well-done” and thanked community members who showed their support by toting food to the fire departments throughout the weekend. We’re thankful, too, for thoughtful neighbors, businesses and organizations who reached out to those in need of a warm refuge and a hot meal in the aftermath of the storm. St. John’s Church in Warrenton filled that bill by opening its doors to those without heat to spend the night or just drop in to charge their cell phones and commiserate. “You can bring pillows and blankets, charge your devices, use your CPAP if necessary, and get in out of the cold,” the church posted on its Facebook page. “You may be awakened by the 6:30 a.m. Mass but listening to that won’t do you any harm. Every one of every faith or none is welcome. St John’s will continue to be open 24-7 until everyone’s service is restored.” So far, no one’s taken the church up on the offer, Pastor James Gould said Tuesday. But they’re promising to leave the lights on and the doors open until everyone in the county has power, he said. Fortunate is the community that is blessed with competent first responders – and compassionate neighbors – who provide ports in the storm.
FAUQUIER FLASHBACKS: FROM THE FAUQUIER TIMES Young, chief observer, to a small room connected to the Rectortown school house. 50 Years Ago March 14, 1968
In March 1970, members of the Fauquier Welfare Rights Organization opened a thrift store for low income families at the Midland Community Center. Photographed unloading merchandise for the store were Mrs. Virginia Oliver and Mrs. Julia Tyler. Rev. David Greer of St. James’ Episcopal Church in Warrenton came up with the idea for the store. 75 Years Ago March 11, 1943 The Remington Volunteer Fire Department, organized last year under the Warrenton Fire Department, celebrated its first anniversary on Wednesday, March 3, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Andes on Franklin Street, Remington. Three sons of H.F. O’Brien of Warrenton are all serving their country in the armed forces. John is an apprentice seaman in training at Morehead, Ky., Randolph a sergeant in the coast artillery at Seattle, Wash., and Gordon an infantry private at Ft. Jackson, S.C. Their younger brother Paul tried to enlist in the Navy but was rejected. He is 11 years old. The Aircraft Warning Station at Rectortown has been moved from the home of Mrs. Robert
Armistead F. Wine, Marshall electrical contractor with an office at Bell Meade, on Monday was appointed to the school board to succeed James R. Green Sr., of Markham, who died last month. Miss Anna Evelyn Adams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold M. Adams of The Plains, and Robert Lee Sinclair, son of Mr. and Mrs. George B. Sinclair of Hopewell, were married March 2 at the Paris Methodist Church by Rev. Linwood Daniel of Marshall. A Partridge School Crafts and Gift Shop is to open soon at 49 Culpeper Street in Warrenton. The shop will offer hand-loomed material by the yard and gift items. A thrift shop will be located in another part of the building. Specialist 4 Charles R. Coney of Warrenton, who is stationed at Pleiku, Vietnam, was named soldier of the month for February. He is the son of Mrs. Betty Couzzo of Warrenton. 25 Years Ago March 10, 1993 For the second time this winter, torrential rains swelled quiet creeks last week, sending them over their banks and closing roads around the county. The water came perilously close to several businesses in downtown Remington before cresting 23 feet above flood stage. Secretary of Defense Les Aspin is scheduled to unveil the mother of all base closures list on Friday, but it appears that Vint Hill Farms Station has been spared the axe again. Congressman Frank Wolf, R-10th, visiting constituents in Fauquier on Monday, told the Times-Democrat that to his knowledge, the base was not on the list. “Virginia gets by pretty much unscathed,” said Wolf. Fauquier High School senior Kendra Wallace was named girls basketball most valuable player in coaches’ voting for the inaugural All-Cardinal District team.
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Supervisors and voters face equally consequential fiscal and political challenges For the Fauquier County supervisors in 2018, the fiscal challenge will be reconciling their farsighted and enlightened promises with revenue sources constrained by profound socioeconomic changes and the unwelcome effects of outdated and/or ill-advised state laws. For the voters, the political challenge will be the biennial membership canvass of the Fauquier County Republican Committee (FCRC), which will pit supporters of the county’s 50-year-old slow-growth, agriculture-oriented public policy tradition against a Tea Party-dominated insurgency advocating election of supervisors who pledge to eliminate all local limitations on the use of private property, particularly the zoning restrictions essential to Fauquier’s rural tranquility. While continuing to finance ongoing county functions, the supervisors will have to find the means to fund a variety of worthwhile but costly new initiatives, including high-speed broadband internet service; one or more new fire stations; sewage treatment facilities for Catlett and Calverton; Midland airport improvements; location, protection and conservation of drinking water supplies; and continued planning for middle school renovations. The board will have to deal with these costs in the teeth of several unfavorable fiscal developments. State support of school funding will drop by 2.8 percent this year, thanks to the significant increase in local property values re-
sulting from last year’s reassessment process. Changing consumer spending patterns have devastated receipts at non-service-related retail establishments, assuring a smaller county share of state sales tax revenues. And a 2017 state law threatening localities with crippling legal liability for errors in negotiating “proffers” from developers has brought major residential construction to a standstill, reducing the flow of builder payments to the heavily fee-dependent Department of Community Development. Even with “equalization” of the impact of the recent reassessment on the base real estate tax rate, the board should be able to address at least some of its spending initiatives. Fauquier currently boasts the third-lowest rate in the eight-county suburban/exurban fringe of the Greater Washington Metropolitan area, and, with a stable public school population, does not have the daunting fiscal burden neighboring jurisdictions face in building, staffing and maintaining multiple new schools. The political challenge in the April FCRC canvass is equally fraught. As we have seen in the unfortunate development history of Loudoun County, it takes but a single local election to irreversibly alter the character of a major political jurisdiction. In fits and starts over the past 50 years, Fauquier’s voters have elected supervisors who knit together the fabric of a zoning ordinance that has proven remarkably effective in ful-
filling the citizenry’s inchoate wish to keep Fauquier looking more or less like it did 150 years ago. Fortunately for an overwhelmingly Republican county, this enduring popular consensus has long been reinforced by the FCRC, whose leaders have consistently identified and endorsed supervisor candidates committed to the continuation of Fauquier’s political tradition. In recent years, a Tea Party-dominated faction in the FCRC membership has repeatedly attempted to reverse the committee’s historical support for rules-based public policy. While these insurgents were handily defeated in the 2014 canvass, they came within 13 votes (out of nearly 1,400 cast) of taking over the FCRC in the 2016 canvass. In my opinion, the FCRC canvass will be Fauquier’s most significant 2018 political event, one that will require the participation of all registered voters who care about the rule of law in this thus-far blessed county. While the canvass is nominally a Republican exercise, Virginia does not register voters by party affiliation, and all registered voters are eligible to participate. Given the potential impact of its outcome on the future of our county, I urge all concerned citizens to vote in the FCRC canvass. Les Cheek Warrenton
Reversing trend of gun violence Will Webert act on gun safety? I’ll admit it. I’m rapidly turning state level. This means our elected calls for complex response officials have to support common into a one-issue voter. My issue?
In his Feb. 28 letter, (“Blaming the firearm is missing the real cause of school-shooting attacks”) John Hearsey claims that firearms are inanimate objects that should not be blamed for the deaths of victims of shooters. Therefore, the focus should not be on the guns, but instead on shooters, all of whom are men who have suffered loss, alienation or trauma. I agree that mental health awareness and treatment must be included in our response to the 30,000 gun deaths per year in this country. But addressing only the shooters will not make enough of a difference. Mr. Hearsey writes that society has changed. He is right: Sadly, society has changed. Therefore, our laws and attitudes must change too, if we want to reverse the trend of gun violence. Such a complex problem as gun violence in the U. S. calls for a complex response. In
addition to mental health treatment and awareness, we need to improve our background check system, end gun show and private transfer loopholes, ban sales of weapons of war and high capacity magazines, and implement a government buyout. No one would be required to give up a weapon, but the number of weapons in circulation would begin to fall, and subsequently the amount of gun violence. The U.S. effectively reduced automobile and smoking-related deaths not just by focusing on individual drivers and smokers. These actions were multi-pronged, targeting behaviors, laws, corporations, attitudes and merchandise. We can also reduce gun violence if we broaden our response to it. Our public health and safety are at stake.
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Gun violence perpetrated by individuals who obtain assault-style weapons. I don’t know about you, but I’m sick of innocents dying because of the “right” of individuals to own those weapons. I come from a family of veterans going back many, many generations. My grandfather fought in WWI, my father in WWII, my brother was a Marine in peacetime, my nephew and niece served in Afghanistan and Iraq, respectively. They all owned guns at one time or another. Some of them still do and, in fact, are collectors. I have no problem with folks owning handguns, hunting rifles (not repeaters), and even, shotguns. I know they can be lethal, too. However, they don’t have the destructive capacity to kill a multitude of victims in the course of a few seconds. We must have sensible gun safety laws and it starts at the
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sense gun laws. Will they? Not if they are accepting what I think of as “blood money” from the NRA. Anyone who gives you money owns a piece of you, rely on it. This brings me to our local representative for District 18, Del. Michael Webert. He has received $1,500 from the NRA — not a bucket of cash, but enough. He has a 100 percent, A+ rating from the NRA. He has helped to send the following proposals into the legislative graveyard: banning “bumpstocks,” instituting universal background checks, banning high capacity magazines in excess of three magazines per registrant, requiring that guns be locked up in day-care centers (really?!), and forbidding the carrying of a semi-automatic weapon with more than 10 rounds in a public place. Is he representing what you believe is right and sensible? If not, let him know. I will… over and over and over again until he exercises reason and common sense. If not, I’ll be part of the movement to vote him out of office next time around. You can count on me, Del. Webert, one way or another.
Kathryn Kadilak The Plains
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Mike and Molly: The farmers, not the sitcom couple By Vicky Moon
Contributing Writer
Mike and Molly Peterson grew up in rural Illinois and were fast friends in high school. Their first names are also the same as the title characters in the CBS sitcom “Mike and Molly,” set in Chicago. But any similarities end there. And they also have a third member of their family, the ginger-haired toddler Alden. Mike grew up near Rockford and recalls being raised with plentiful fresh milk, apples, strawberries and pumpkins on the table. “My family had a dairy,” he said. “I was exposed to farming but didn’t think of it as a career.” Molly was surrounded by animals as she grew up not far from Mike. She had Ritzy, the goat, and a turkey named George. She vividly recalls asking Mike to the homecoming dance almost 18 years ago. They struck out on life’s path first in Colorado, where he was a chef at a private club. He then took a job as a butcher and a cook at the wellknown Inn at Little Washington and moved to Rappahannock County in 2008. “My passion for cooking ended there,” he said, mostly because he wanted to return to his roots as a farmer. Molly first worked as a photographer’s assistant and is now a highly accomplished professional, specializing in weddings and other events as well as helping on the Heritage Hallow Farms near Washington. Her gorgeous photographs document their love of the land in one of the most breathtaking rural areas around. At Heritage Hollow Farms, the Petersons’ largest endeavor on the 400 acres they rent is breeding and raising black and red Angus. They also raise belted Galloway and red Devon heifers as well as the heritage breed of Scottish Highland cattle. Vis-
PHOTOS BY VICKY MOON The Peterson family: Mike, Alden and Molly. Below, Mike Peterson shares a moment with one of their Highland cows with his son Alden itors are welcome by appointment. And, to reach their main facility, one travels along Battle Run and across four bridges through a magical area. According to the Livestock Conservancy in Pittsboro, North Carolina, “The shaggy-haired, longhorned Highland is a useful and productive cattle breed. The breed is best known for its survival qualities, hardiness, maternal abilities, reproductive efficiency, and longevity. Highland cattle thrive on rough forage and in cold, wet climates. The breed is known for the quality of its beef. The average weights are: cows: 900-1,300 pounds/ bulls: 1,500-2,000 pounds. “Underneath this dramatic appearance lies a useful and productive cattle breed. The Highland descends from the native cattle of Scotland and is named for the Highland region. The breed was shaped primarily by natural selection, and as a result it is best known for its survival qualities hardiness, maternal abilities, reproductive efficiency, and longevity. Highland cat-
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tle thrive on rough forage and in cold, wet climates.” In addition to cattle, Mike and Molly also raise the current porcine rage of Mangalitsa pigs. Additionally, they have both purebred and a cross of Tamworth, Berkshire and large black pigs and eventually finish them. All are put out to pasture on grass as well as fed in the forest and orchard. Heritage Hollow Farms lambs are from Katahdin Ewes, Texel and Texel/Suffolk cross and are also raised on grass. Mike started out farming at Cliff Miller III’s Mount Vernon Grassfed in nearby Sperryville. About four years ago, the Petersons became fulltime farmers on part of the Miller farm. Their agreement to lease the land accomplished a goal for both parties. The Petersons wanted to farm full-time and the Miller family, now eight generations in Rappahannock, wanted to bring along a younger generation into the agricultural fold. Mike and Molly are raising local beef, pork and lamb with care and reliability in a quiet and peaceful corner of Virginia. And who knows, maybe little Alden will follow in their footsteps. Vicky Moon can be reached at vickyannmoon@ aol.com.
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Workshop to help cattleman control harmful toxin Virginia is home to more than 1.5 million head of beef cattle, and those animals are in danger of ingesting grass infected with a harmful toxin. Cattle graze on grass year-round, and there’s a growing concern about them eating grass infected with a toxic fungus. This can cause multiple health issues, including loss of livestock. The toxin stems from a fungus that grows inside tall fescue, a grass which covers most of the state’s pastureland, noted Dr. Gabriel Pent, ruminant livestock system specialist for Virginia Tech’s Southern Piedmont Agricultural Research Station. “The fungus that helps the grass survive season after season is the same fungus that produces certain chemicals that cause animals to become heat stressed.” A workshop for Virginia producers hosted by
Virginia Tech, in conjunction with the Alliance for Grassland Renewal, to learn details is scheduled for March 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Raphine Volunteer Fire Company in Rockbridge County. Topics will include: fescue toxicosis: symptoms and causes, economics of pasture renewal, establishment and first-year management, microscope view of endophyte in tall fescue, seed drill calibration, seed and endophyte quality and testing, transition from toxic to non-toxic fescue, tour of field plots, on-farm economics, products available from seed companies, cost-share financial incentives and producer panel discussions. When cattle are heat stressed, they experience weight loss and decreases in milk production and fertility rates, Pent explained. In addition to beef
cattle, the state’s sheep, goat and horses that forage on grassland could be affected, he said. Researchers at Clemson University have estimated that revenue losses from fescue toxicosis can reach $1 billion annually in the U.S. This seminar/workshop has been formulated to inform farmers how to replace tall fescue with a non-toxic variety. The workshops also will cover topics such as establishment of tall fescue varieties, seed testing, long-term pasture management and innovative products. As many as 60 farmers are expected to attend the workshop, and Pent said they hope to offer more sessions in the future. For details go to: grasslandrenewal.org/education.htm or contact Margaret Kenny at 434-3219272 or Makenny@vt.edu.
Small-grains experts urge farmers to use ‘realistic optimism’ When planning for the sale of their crops, grain farmers should use “realistic optimism.” That was the message delivered in late February by Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Grain Division Manager Robert Harper during the 2018 Virginia Grains and Soybean Annual Conference. Harper told attendees there are many factors that affect grain marketing, but farmers should start by “looking in the rearview mirror” to 2017. Last year corn production was 176.6 bushels per acre nationwide, the highest corn yield in history, Harper remarked. And by Aug. 31 of this year, 2.4 billion bushels of
corn are expected to be left unsold, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “We need to get that number down by increasing exports and using the corn,” Harper said. Soybean production in 2017 was 49.1 bushels per acre, and the USDA estimates 530 million bushels of beans will be left unsold by Aug. 31. “We’ve got to get that number down, too,” Harper exclaimed. He recommended that farmers market their crops strategically by sticking with a simple, written plan. “Nearly every marketing year offers one opportunity to lock in a profit with an average yield
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achieved. If you’re marketing strategically, you’ll be ready when that opportunity comes.” Harper noted that farmers who have grains left from 2017 determine a break-even price for them, set target sales prices and decision dates and offer “wish orders” to buyers. The highest grain selling prices occurred July 11 last year, “and that is when y’all are too busy to bother with crop contracts.” Harper suggested they lock in orders now. There are several resources that can help farmers market their grain. The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission distributes a report every Friday. “You
need to get your hands on that,” Harper said. Additionally, the USDA publishes a weekly export supply and demand report on Mondays and an export sales summary on Thursdays. It also offers a prospective plantings report on March 29 and a planted acreage report on June 29. Despite pre-planning for grain marketing sales, Harper reminded farmers there are many “wild cards” affecting contracts. Weather, NAFTA negotiations, relations with China and the 2018 Farm Bill can all have an impact on commodity trading. Harper’s last piece of advice? “Price early, and price often.”
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Judge grants Warrenton Vice Mayor Sunny Reynolds protective order against council opponent By Jill Palermo
Times Staff Writer
Warrenton Vice Mayor Sunny Reynolds received a protective order from a Fauquier General District Court judge Monday against a local real-estate developer who has filed to run against her in the upcoming May 1 election. Judge J. Gregory Ashwell granted Reynolds’ petition for a one-year protective order against Keith Macdonald after a court hearing Monday, March 5, during which Reynolds said Macdonald threatened her safety during a Feb. 15 encounter at an Old Town Warrenton restaurant. Reynolds testified she was eating dinner with a friend at Claire’s at the Depot when Macdonald approached her table to discuss the new library proposed for Old Town Warrenton. Reynolds said Macdonald appeared to be “very angry,” pointed his finger at her during the discussion and invaded her personal space, preventing her from leaving the table. Macdonald, a Warrenton real-estate investor, has publicly proposed a plan to build the new library on land along Diagonal and Winchester streets as part of a proposed “mixed-use development” that would include both residential and retail spaces. The library is currently on hold, given the Fauquier Board of Supervisors reluctance to include the project in the county’s capital-improvement plan. Macdonald has filed paperwork to run for one of the two at-large seats up for re-election on the Warrenton Town Council in the upcoming May 1 contest. Reynolds, who currently serves as an at-large town councilmember, is seeking re-election, as is incumbent At-Large Councilman Sean Polster. Macdonald’s recent entrance into the race
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brings the total number of candidates for the two seats to four: Reynolds, Polster, Macdonald and political newcomer Renard Carlos. Macdonald, who was representing himself during the March 5 hearing, disagreed with Reynolds’ description of the Feb. 15 encounter, calling it “a gross exaggeration and misrepresentation of what happened.” Macdonald said he joined friends at the bar that night and acknowledged approaching Reynolds’ table to discuss the library but said he was “not confrontational, not loud and not rude.” “At no point in time, did I do anything to arise our being here” in court, he added. Macdonald was accompanied at the restaurant by August McCarthy and his wife. McCarthy testified at the hearing that he witnessed Macdonald speak with Reynolds but did not hear raised voices or see anything about their exchange that caused him alarm. Reynolds brought two witnesses: her dinner companion, Crystal McKinsey, and Kate Sprague, an advertising representative for the Fauquier Times. McKinsey testified that she could tell Reynolds “felt very threatened by the situation and was very fearful” after Macdonald approached their table two times during their dinner. Sprague testified that she overheard a conversation between Macdonald and a colleague at the newspaper’s office earlier that day, during which Macdonald and the colleague discussed Reynolds, and that Macdonald might be able to find Reynolds at the restaurant or another local establishment. Macdonald objected to the testimony, saying he had “zero recollection of it,” and said any suggestion that his encounter with Reynolds was premeditated is “absurd.”
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Reynolds’ attorney, Scott Hook, argued Macdonald’s behavior during the exchange was “not acceptable” and said the protective order would be “appropriate” to “allow Mr. Macdonald to cool off and Ms. Reynolds to be safe.” Ashwell decided in favor of Reynolds’ petition, saying a he believed Reynolds’ testimony and that of her dinner companion met the legal requirement to issue a protective order. Ashwell said it was clearly an “awkward interaction,” adding that elected officials “can expect to go out in a public setting and not expect to be harangued” about political matters. Macdonald has 10 days to appeal Ashwell’s decision to the Fauquier County Circuit Court. As he left the courtroom, Macdonald said he planned to file an appeal. In an interview after the hearing, Reynolds said she asked the judge to restrain Macdonald from approaching her at her home or place of business. It’s not clear if the final order, which will be issued by the court, will also bar Macdonald from town council meetings or town hall. Reynolds called the protective order process “very difficult, both timewise and emotionally” and said she “could not imagine someone [enduring it] if they didn’t have a legitimate complaint.” Reynolds also said she felt taken advantage of as the only female member of the Warrenton Town Council and said she decided to report the incident to police to have an official record of the exchange. Reynolds said she first reported the incident on Feb. 16 and received a preliminary protective order on Feb. 20. “To me, I wanted it on the record,” she said. “That’s why I originally reported it to the police department. To be on the record.” Reach Jill Palermo at jpalermo@fauquier.com
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Giant Confederate flag along I-95 survives zoning fight By Jill Palermo
Times Staff Writer
Patricia Joshi calls the giant Confederate flag flying 80 feet above Interstate 95 in southern Stafford County “a welcome mat to white supremacists and intimidation [in] my community.” Joshi, an attorney, drives up and down I-95 daily and says the controversial flag causes her anger, anxiety and stress. The reaction is similar for Thomas Jones, who also commutes along I-95, and “has an almost visceral” reaction to the flag, according to the pair’s attorney H. Clark Leming. But Joshi’s and Jones’ effort to fight the 600-square-foot “stars and bars” with Stafford County’s zoning ordinance was struck a blow Feb. 26 when the Board of Zoning Appeals refused to hear their appeal of a December county staff decision that declared the flag exempt from Stafford’s zoning rules because it represents a “geopolitical entity.” Leming attempted to argue that decision on its merits, telling members of the BZA the flag should be considered a “sign” under Stafford’s zoning regulations because it meets the ordinance’s definition: It’s visible from a public right-of-way (in this case, I-95) and is designed to attract attention to a business or organization: in this case, the Virginia Flaggers, LLC. The flag is one of 26 around the state the Virginia Flaggers have erected on land rented from private property owners. Organized in 2011, the group’s mission is to promote the Confederate flag “in a peaceful, yet forceful manner” and protest “those who have attacked us, our flags, our ancestors, or our heritage,” according to the group’s website. Leming argued the Confederacy is not a geopolitical entity because it was never recognized as a state “and ceased to be a political entity long ago.” The flag is also not the official flag of the Confederacy “but rather that of Army of the Potomac,” and it’s meaning has evolved and disintegrated over time, Leming said.
PHOTO BY DELIA ENGSTROM Opponents of the confederate flag gather on February 27th prior to a meeting with the Stafford County Board of Zoning Appeals. “This is not a historical flag we’re looking at,” he added. “This is a flag that has come to mean many different things and, in fact, poses a threat, an actual threat to safety, as we’ve seen in this state.” Joshi and Jones were two of nearly 200 residents who filed zoning complaints against the flag in the wake of the Charlottesville protests last year. The flag has flown on the property since 2014. According to the Stafford zoning ordinance, signs can’t be more than 8 feet tall and 50 square feet in size. The flag at issue is 10 times taller, flying at 80 feet, and 12 times larger, at 600 square feet. But the BZA declined to consider those arguments, focusing instead on whether Joshi or Jones had standing to bring the appeal forward. The board’s attorney, Andrew McRoberts, said previous Virginia court cases defined standing as owning property in direct proximity and being particularly “aggrieved” by the issue at hand. Leming contested McRoberts’ interpretation, saying the Stafford zoning ordinance allows “any person” to file a complaint, so it should follow that “any person” should also be able to appeal a staff determination to the BZA. Leming further argued his clients are particularly sensitive to the Confederate symbol because Jones is black, and Joshi’s husband is of southwest Asian descent.
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Still, the board decided in a 6-to-1 vote that neither Joshi nor Jones have standing, as neither live or own property in the immediate vicinity of the flag. Joshi lives about six miles away, while Jones’ residence is nine miles away in Spotsylvania County. The lone vote against the motion came from BZA member Ernest Ackermann. The audience, which numbered more than 70 and were mostly African American, stood in their seats and booed, yelling “Shame on you!” and “Vote them out!” after the board dismissed the challenge before allowing any public comment. The BZA, a quasi-judicial board appointed by the Stafford County Circuit Court, can refuse to hear challenges to staff zoning decisions based on standing, according to Jeff Harvey, Stafford County’s planning director. But the move is unusual. Leming said it was the first time he’s seen a BZA decline to hold a public hearing in the 30 years he’s been involved in such cases. Now, Leming said, his clients must decide whether to appeal the BZA decision to the Stafford County Circuit Court. Another option is to file a new complaint on behalf of a like-minded property owner who lives near or adjacent to the flag, which is erected on property owned by Hubert and Debra Cash near the corner of Beagle and Truslow roads, just north of I-95 and U.S. 17. The Cashes could not be reached for comment Wednesday. In an interview after the vote, Joshi said she will weigh an appeal but will
also encourage a neighbor to the Cash property to file a new complaint. Joshi said she was disappointed the BZA skipped the public hearing, noting, “The public would have been more satisfied with what happened here today if they would have had the opportunity to speak.” The flag opponents’ efforts were supported by state Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy, a Democrat whose 2nd District includes part of Stafford, and Edwin Santana, a Democrat vying to for his party’s endorsement to unseat U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman, R-1st, in November. Santana attended the hearing and planned to speak had the BZA allowed public comments. In a statement, Foy said the flag “tells people of color that they are not welcome here.” Santana echoed Foy’s statement, saying the flag “represents hate” and is detrimental to Stafford’s image and economic future. Santana likened the situation to the NRA and corporations’ recent efforts to break ties with the organization, saying Stafford is likely losing residents and businesses because the flag makes the community look intolerant. “How many businesses want to come into a community like this? It doesn’t look good for Stafford County. Anybody who drives by that [flag] might think that’s a county-endorsed flag,” Santana said. “In my opinion, with the decision they made today, it absolutely is a county-endorsed flag.” Reach Jill Palermo at jpalermo@ fauquier.com
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Legal assistant announces run for Warrenton mayor By Leland Schwartz Times Staff Writer
Nineteen-year-old Grace Rigby, who wants to be a criminal lawyer, recently announced her candidacy for mayor. Rigby works for a Warrenton law firm and is a student at Lord Fairfax Community College. She says she is running to get the town’s youth involved in the community. “Warrenton’s young people want to be involved and they can handle the responsibility,” she said. Grace Rigby Rigby said she has read about other young people who have been elected to office. “It’s very inspiring to know people my age can do this,” she said. “I know a lot of people might be worried about my age and lack of experience, and while I don’t have real political experience, I have real expe-
rience in Warrenton.” A legal assistant at Howard, Clark & Howard, Rigby said she hopes to get her law degree from George Mason University. Rigby says a lot of people describe the mayor as merely a figurehead who can only vote to break a tie. “But the most important part of the job,” she says, “is the weight it carries and how it can help the public make decisions. “It’s about listening and hearing what people have to say.” Rigby joins Warrenton businessman Carter Nevill as the only other announced candidate to take Mayor Powell Duggan’s place in the May 1 election. She took a shot at Nevill for saying he thought it would help his Main Street business, Carter & Spence, if he were to be the mayor. “I was shocked he said that,” Rigby said. “To me, a government position is about public service, not what it can do for you personally or for your business.” As for invigorating Main Street and the town in general, Rigby said Warrenton needs to make it easier
to start a business here. She said one restaurant owner in Middleburg told her recently he had explored locating in Warrenton, but found the process daunting. “We need to get businesses to come here,” she said. “The most important thing is that Warrenton needs to be accepting of growth, but in a way that preserves our small town feel. Right now, Warrenton is being small-minded.” Rigby is about to start collecting the 125 necessary signatures, the other requirement to run other than being at least 18 years old and a registered voter. She just opened a campaign account at the Fauquier Bank with $50. Warrenton has never had a female mayor, and Rigby said, “If I were to break that barrier, it would mean a lot to me.” Rigby has lived in Warrenton nearly all her life and never thinks about living elsewhere “because I see so much opportunity in this town I never saw a reason to leave.” Reach Leland Schwartz at lschwartz@fauquier. com
Renard Carlos running for at-large Warrenton Town Council seat By Leland Schwartz Times Staff Writer
The Warrenton Town Council needs new members who can relate and reach out to Warrenton’s younger population, Renard Carlos, 29, said in announcing his candidacy for one of two at-large seats up for election May 1. If the town doesn’t figure out how to attract the right entertainment and shopping venues, young people, Carlos argues, will go to Gainesville to shop, and while they’re there, eat, and then, worse, think about moving there.
“We see a lot of younger families and they’re looking for the town and the councilmen to be able to relate to them,” Carlos says. “We need to be using social media.” Indeed, the lifelong Warrenton resident made his announcement in a Renard Carlos video shot at the Frost Diner and posted online. He
says was viewed by more than 4,000 people within days. It is the lack of entertainment that Carlos thinks is a vexing root challenge for Warrenton. Referring to himself and his fiancee, Lea, he said if “it’s date night,” and they want to go to the movies, ”we have to go down to Gainesville.” “OK, since we’re down there, let’s get a bite to eat,” he said. “So now we (Warrenton) lost for a movie, lost for entertainment, we lost for restaurants. The worst case we can imagine is that they say, ‘Well we’re
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Join Charlotte Lorick, outreach coordinator for Virginia Working Landscapes, and Fauquier County Public Library for Sunday with the Library: Virginia Working Landscapes. Lorick will discuss best-practices for native plant and wildlife conservation to promote sustainable land use. Sunday, March 11 2-3:30 p.m. Marshall Community Center Marshall, VA
Virginia Working Landscapes (VWL) is a Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) program, located in Front Royal, Virginia and is the umbrella for the Smithsonian’s global effort to conserve species and train future generations of conservationists. VWL’s work is in three main areas: • Research, focused on the impact of biodiversity on wildlife and how biodiversity benefits working landscapes;
• Engagement, working closely with the community to conduct biodiversity surveys on private and public lands and create an information sharing network to promote best practices for conservation; and • Education, including lectures, seminars, workshops and courses on a wide range of conservation topics. Lorick, the outreach coordinator for VWL since 2015, she works with landowners, citizen scientists and the public to share VWL’s research and inspire conservation action in our region.
Read. Shop. Buy smart. There is no denying the benefits and joys of a good night’s sleep. Which mattress will deliver the best slumber? The March 2018 issue of Consumer Reports, now available at your local Fauquier County Public Library, reviews foam, innerspring and adjustable air mattresses, as well as “beds-in-a-box.” “Planning for a Secure Retirement” provides tips on how to save for and ease into retirement. Strategies are also included if an unexpected job loss or health issue result in an earlier-than-planned retirement. Instant Pot – the multifunction countertop appliance that promises to do a wide variety of cooking tasks– has become a popular kitchen tool. Consumer Reports identifies the top four features that Instant Pot executes as well or better than single use appliances. The library has copies of Consumer Reports dating back to 2013. Consumer Reports has been published since 1936 by Consumers Union, conducts unbiased product testing, research, public education and advocacy.
She has worked in Zambia as a quality control supervisor on the 2012 Rural Agricultural Livelihoods Survey, apprenticed on an organic vegetable farm, and worked on a rotational grazing farm in Flint Hill. Promoting sustainable regenerative practices, particularly on working lands, is one of her long-term interests. This is a free program; no reservation required. Sunday with the Library is part of a monthly series sponsored by the Friends of the Fauquier Library. Upcoming Sunday with the Library topics include: April 8: Working Dogs in Our Community May 6: Unlikely but Exciting: The Writing and Film Adventures of Mystery Author Suzi Weinert June 10: Flower Arranging Unless otherwise noted, Sunday with the Library programs are held at 2 p.m. in the John Barton Payne Bldg, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton.
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Half Pints story time 10:30 – 11 a.m. (B) Toddler story time 10:30 – 11:15 A.M. (W) John Marshall Paws to Read 4 – 5 p.m. (JM) Homework Help for school-age children 5 – 7 p.m. (B) English as a Second Language Class 6 – 8 p.m. (W) and 6:30 – 8 p.m. (JM) Thursday, Mar. 8 Preschool story time 10:30 – 11 a.m. (W) (B) Calling all Older Wiser Learners (OWLs) 2 – 4 p.m. (B) GED classes 5:30 – 8 p.m. (B) * Friday, Mar. 9 Book Cellar open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (JBP) Preschool story time 10:30 – 11 a.m. (JM) Saturday, Mar.10 Book Cellar open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (JBP) DIY for Adults 10 a.m. – noon (W) Sunday, Mar. 11 Sunday with the Library: Virginia Working Landscapes – Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute 2 – 4 p.m. (JM) Monday, Mar. 12 Baby Steps 10:30 – 11 a.m. (W) Scrabble for Adults 6 – 8 p.m. (JM) Tuesday, Mar. 13 Half Pints story time 10:30 – 11 a.m. (W) Books and Stitchers 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. (JM) Teen Advisory Group (TAG) meeting 4 – 5 p.m. (B) Homework Help for school-age children 5 - 7 p.m. (B) GED Classes 5:30 – 8 p.m. (B) * Socrates Café 7 - 9 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 Building, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton For full program descriptions, visit fauquierlibrary.org or pick up a calendar of events at any library location.
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Fauquier Habitat for Humanity Women Build holds Trivia Night Women Build of Fauquier Habitat for Humanity is excited to announce their 15th Trivia Night to be held Friday, March 23, at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 6194 Dumfries Road, in Warrenton. The event offers dinner, trivia, a silent auction, and a live auction during intermission. The goal is to raise funds to support their Critical Home Repair program. Dinner is catered by Northside 29 and is served at 6 p.m. Dinner costs $10 per person. Trivia begins at 7 p.m. and costs $10 per person to play. Something for everyone and all ages. Ten rounds of eight questions to teams of eight or fewer players. For reservations or more information, contact Linda at 540-8780908 or Fauquierwbtrivia@yahoo. com
Ebenezer Baptist Church invites all to Sunday School Annual Day The Ebenezer Baptist Church family, 23144 Maddens Tavern, Lignum, invites you to its Sunday School Annual Day on Sunday, March 11, at 2:30 p.m. The guests are Pastor Kenneth Pitts, choir and congregation from Beulah Baptist Church in Rixeyville. Dinner will be served immediately following morning service. Come and make a joyful noise unto the Lord. Contact the church: 540-399-1315.
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Women of Warrenton plan to meet
Mount Zion Baptist Church, 33 South Third St., Warrenton, will celebrate the 58 th Pre-Anniversary of the Mighty Spiritual Lights of Alexandria, featuring Christian Davis and Joy Praise, the Rev. R. Bernardo Snipes, Brother David Logan (final anniversary and retirement for Brother Logan), Old Gospel Dynamics at 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 10. On Saturday, March 17, at 3 p.m. there will be a District No. 2 Ushers’ Ministry 16th Tag/Founders Day Service. Pastor Keith McCullough will deliver the Word and The Unity Choir from Little Washington is the guest choir. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. Ushers are asked to be in uniform. Free admission and all are welcome to worship. For more information, contact the church office at 540347-3735
Salem Baptist Church plans Missionary Day Salem Baptist Church, 4172 Rosstown Road in Marshall, invites all to its Missionary Day, Sunday, March 11, at 3 p.m. Guest preacher is the Rev. Lemuel A. Montgomery, choir and congregation of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Amissville. Lunch will be served after 11
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Walnut Grove Baptist Church holds Mid-Day Bible Study Seniors with a Purpose, of Walnut Grove Baptist Church, 8909 Meetze Road, Warrenton, cordially invites you to a Noon Day Bible Study. Starting Thursday, March 1, from 12-1 p.m., and every Thursday after that, we will be studying the book “Great Characters of the Bible” by Dr. Alan B. Stringfellow. This Bible study is open to all. For more information, call 540-
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Adult women are invited to enjoy delicious refreshments, lots of laughter and the opportunity to build friendships on March 10 from 4-6 p.m. at Warrenton United Methodist Church, 341 Church St. The Rev Katie Cason Webster will share a message on John 16:33. For fun, bring your favorite purse or bag to show. For more information, contact Peg Carson 540-3479172.
Grace Church Concert Series features acclaimed pianist Grace Church Concert Series in The Plains features renowned pianist Tanya Gabrielian this Sunday, March 11, at 5 p.m., performing Schumann, Haydn, Gershwin and Rachmaninoff in a program titled “Romantic Relations.” A catered reception will follow the performance. Tickets are $25, $15 or students and free for youth under 18 accompanied by an adult. Season subscriptions are available. For additional information and tickets, please visit www.gracetheplains. org, or call 540-253-5177, ext. 107. Grace Episcopal Church is at 6507 Main St. in The Plains.
Community dinner planned in March Liberty United Methodist Church, 10513 Old Marsh Road, will hold a Community Dinner featuring ham and corn beef cabbage on Friday, March 16, from 5-7 p.m. “The Story of Ruth” (a sight and sound movie) will be played after dinner. Free-will donation helps the building fund. Contact Pastor Barbara at 540-9879144.
St. James’ Episcopal sponsors blood drive St. James’ Episcopal Church, 73 Culpeper St. in Warrenton, is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive in the parish hall on Thursday, March 8. Timeslots are available from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Each donation takes about an hour. It’s a simple and meaningful to help others. Contact: 540-347-4342. Sign up online at saintjameswarrenton.org/ blooddrive2018
What luck! Turkey and oyster dinner on St. Patrick’s Day Nokesville United Methodist Church, 12550 Aden Road in Nokesville, invites all to their 73 rd Turkey and Oyster dinner on Saturday, March 17, from 4-7 p.m. $22 for adults, $8 for children ages 6-10, free for children under 5. Mu-
Places of Worship COFFINS AND CASKETS
While the terms “caskets” and “coffins” are often used interchangeably, they are not the same. The term “coffin,” derived from the Old French word “coffin,” describes a narrow, hexagonal (six-sided) container that largely conforms to the shape of the body. With their narrow headspace, wide shoulder design, and tapering shape down to the feet, coffins are less popular in North America than in the rest of the world. The word “casket” was adopted in the late 19th century by the North American funeral industry as a synonym for the word coffin. It has four sides, a rectangular shape, and a split lid. Both caskets and coffins can be customized in a variety of ways. Many people regard the coffin or casket as an important tribute to the deceased and they are selected with care. Your funeral director can show you photographs of a range of coffins and caskets. However, we recommend that you also make a visit to see the items at the funeral home. To learn more about the funeral and memorial services we offer, please call MOSER FUNERAL HOME at (540) 347-3431. Please tour our facility, conveniently located at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. We’ll also tell you about our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY, just outside of Warrenton.
“Whoever is not in his coffin and the dark grave, let him know he has enough.” – Walt Whitman
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) The Rev. James Cirillo, Priest • (540) 788-4419
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ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH 271 Winchester St., Warrenton, VA 20186
540-347-2922 MASS SCHEDULE Weekday: 6:30am & 8:30am Saturday: 8:30am, 5pm & 7pm (Spanish) Sunday: 7:30am, 9am, 10:45am, 12:30pm & 5:30pm For Holiday Masses, please visit
www.stjohntheevangelist.org St. John the Evangelist Parish is a Catholic faith community committed to living God's message as given to us by Jesus Christ. We strive to encourage Christian love, faith & peace.
Father James R. Gould, Pastor
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sical entertainment begins at 4:45 p.m. featuring The Naked Mountain Boys. Contact the church office at 703-594-2141.
PALS offers weekly services of prayer PALS Church in Bealeton, 6415 Schoolhouse Road, welcomes everyone to join for weekly services of prayer during the season of Lent. These quiet half-hour gatherings begin at 7:30 p.m. each Thursday through March 22. PALS is a congregation of Presbyterians and Lutherans united for worship, fellowship, and service. PALS is currently seeking a part-time musician to provide piano/organ accompaniment for worship and to direct the small choir. Call 703-943-9944 for information. Like us on Facebook at PALS Church.
Odd Fellows Cemetery under new leadership The Odd Fellows Cemetery located on Fortune Mountain Road in Marshall (Rectortown) is now under the leadership of Mount Olive Baptist Church also in Marshall. All who have relatives/friends buried there are asked to contact the Rev. Bill Grant Sr. at 540-270-1832.
‘Clothing for our Community’ planned for April Grace Bible Church in Marshall is having its annual “Clothing for our Community” event on Saturday, April 14. If you have gently used clothing that you would like to donate, please stop by the church between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
on April 9-12. If you are in need of some clothes or other accessories, stop by the church on April 14 from 9 a.m. — 1 p.m. There are clothes for adults, children and babies. 4387 Free State Road. Please contact the church office at 540-3643832 for more information.
Grace Episcopal Church hosts community lunch All are invited to attend the community lunches of 2018 held at Grace Episcopal Church located at 6507 Main St. in The Plains. Held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. mark your calendars for future community lunches this year to be held March 24, April 28, May 26, June, July 28, Aug. 25, Sept. 22, Oct. 27, Nov. 22 (Thanksgiving) and Dec. 15. Contact Sue Smith at sue@paulandsuesmith.net or 540-270-0410.
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School division confirms graduation dates Fauquier school officials on Tuesday announced formal graduation dates for the county’s high schools. Dates, times and locations for the Class of 2018 ceremonies are: Southeastern Alternative School — 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 21, at Southeastern Alternative School Fauquier High School — 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, at Falcon Field Liberty High School — 7 p.m. Thursday, May 24, at Jiffy Lube Live Kettle Run High School — 6 p.m. Friday, May 25, at Cougar Stadium
OBITUARIES Dr. Andrew Clayton Emery Dr. Andrew Clayton Emery, 34 of Marshall, VA died on March 2, 2018. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at press time. Please call Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton (540)347-3431 for information.
Alice T. Edwards Alice T. Edwards, age 98, died at the Adler Center for Caring in Aldie, VA on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. The cause of death was complications from pneumonia. Born May 7, 1919 in Bluemont, VA. to Robert Dillon (died 1929) and Virgie Trenary, Alice was the sole surviving sibling of 11 children. She attended schools in Philomont and Aldie, VA and graduated from High School in Washington, DC. In September 1940, Alice married Charles Wesley Edwards Sr. from Middleburg and they began married life in Arlington. When Wesley entered the Army in 1942 Alice traveled with him while he was stationed in the U.S. and they lived in Texas, Oklahoma, Spokane and other cities in California until Wesley left for the Pacific Theater. Alice returned to Middleburg and lived there until the war ended and her husband returned. Wesley became a B and A Grocery partner in 1948 and sole proprietor in 1959. When he died in 1961 (age 44) Alice took over the daily operations of the B and A and thus began a 37-year career until the store closed in 1998. Known as Alice, Miss Alice, Mama, Mrs. Edwards and Big Alice (she ruled with a velvet fist) Alice knew and served most of the Virginia Hunt Country’s wealthy, famous, middle class working and poor families treating all with respect and kindness. Two of her most notable customers were Jackie Kennedy and Liz Taylor. Children whom Alice waited on and talked to on a daily and weekly basis grew up, married and had children of their own and many of these children became the second generation of B and A customers.
Marilyn Wilson Foley Marilyn Wilson Foley, age 64, of Warrenton, VA passed on Sunday, February 25th, 2018 at Fauquier Hospital. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on June 25th, 1953, daughter of the late Virgle & Pauline Wilson. Marilyn was an avid Antique collector and a skilled home decorator. She was general manager for Battery Heights Condominiums and Service First Management Company for 18 years. Marilyn is survived by her beloved husband of 39 years, Gary Foley; loving daughter, MaryElizabeth Roesch & her husband, Steven of Gainesville, VA; brother Daniel Wilson & his wife, Marion; two cherished grandchildren, Annemarie & Ryan Roesch; and two nieces & a nephew. The family will have a celebration of Marilyn’s life on Saturday March 10th, 2018 at Sudley United Methodist Church, 5308 Sudley Rd., Manassas, VA (just outside Manassas battlefield) at 11 am. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to WETA PBS, Colonial Williamsburg and/or Waterford foundations. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.
Rose Anne Marie LaBounty Rose Anne Marie LaBounty, 78, of Brandy Station, VA died Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Novant Health UVA Health System Culpeper Medical Center. She was born July 16, 1939 in Newport, VT to the late Armand and Lillian Champigny Brien. Mrs. LaBounty was very active in her parish and choir at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in White River Junction, VT and was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church in Culpeper, VA. She loved gardening, reading and spending time with her grandchildren.
Alice attended church in both Middleburg and Aldie and was an active member of the entire Western Loudoun community. She will be especially remembered for serving the community as Middleburg transformed form a sleepy little country town into a world known location.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Philip Henry LaBounty; three children, Gary LaBounty of White Oak, NC, Dana LaBounty (Diane) of Sumter, SC, and Lee Anne LaBounty Tapp (Kenneth) of Brandy Station, VA; six siblings, Anita Roy, George Brien, Judy Palmerine, Angela Bonin, Doris Bonin, and Richard Brien; and four grandchildren, Dustin Maskell, Nicholas LaBounty, Hailey LaBounty and Travis Tapp.
Survivors include three sons Wesley Jr. (Nancy), Dillon (Sue) and David; grandchildren Tammy and Danny (Ashley); great grandchildren Ryan and Morgan Edwards and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and Maurice Brien.
Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, March 5 at Royston Funeral Home in Middleburg with burial following in Middleburg Memorial Cemetery.
A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. at Precious Blood Catholic Church, 114 E. Edmondson St., Culpeper, VA with Fr. Mark Moretti officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions in Alice’s name be made to the Adler Center of Caring, 24419 Millstream Drive, Aldie VA., 20105 or the charity of your choice.
An online guestbook and tribute wall are available at www. foundandsons.com Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is serving the family.
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A EURO-STYLE HORSE FARM The outdoor arena at Spencer Sport Horses offers a hilltop view to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Page 22
FAUQUIER BOYS SOCCER PREVIEW
Retooled Falcons aiming to make regions By Josh Dorsey
Special to the Times
There won’t be much that Fauquier High boys soccer fans recognize about their squad, but the Falcons have been training since October to ensure the 2018 product is pleasing. Fauquier finished 8-5-1 in 2017 and suffered a heartbreaking shootout loss to John Champe in the Conference 22 tournament. A year earlier Fauquier made the region tournament and lost to eventual state champion Park View. Coach Juan Garcia lost nine players to graduation and 12 total, and he must navigate an adjustment to the Northwestern District. So, the differences between 2017 and 2018 will be enormous. “Last year was the first time since 2010 that we had back-to-back winning seasons and it is my fourth year with the program so we are really excited about the direction that we are headed. We expect big things from our group this year,” Garcia said. Garcia thinks Fauquier can hang with the Winchester schools and finish in the top three in the district. “I think the biggest thing that is going to help us is that we are not going to be playing three games a week like we did with the Loudoun schools,” Garcia said. “We were playing Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. We are back to more of a Tuesday and Friday schedule which will help us out a lot.” Despite losing Conference 22 Player of the Year Enrique Mejia to graduation, Fauquier features a plethora of weapons led by seniors Frankie Strano, A.J. Woods and Daniel Duca. “Most of this group should be right where we need them to be,” Garcia said. “Even though we lost a lot, the core players pretty much remained. Frankie Strano was all-conference last season and he is still with us. Daniel Duca and A.J. Woods should also stand out. “A lot of it is just talking to them and making sure they don’t have nerves. They have all been in that position for the most part. They are helping to get the young guys adjust-
Key dates
March 15: Home opener vs. Stonewall Jackson April 10: Home vs. Kettle Run April 20: at Sherando April 24: Home vs. Liberty May 1: Senior Night vs. John Handley
PHOTO BY ADAM GOINGS
Versatile junior Xavi Barreda (right) will be used all over the field. Despite graduation losses, the Falcons boys soccer team hopes to fare well in their return to the Northwestern District. ed and making sure they fit in.” Garcia said talented freshman David Cruz adds to the offense on the left wing. Another change in 2018 for the Falcons will be strategic. After playing a 3-5-2 formation last year, Fauquier is featuring a 4-1-4-1 shape. The formation allows the Falcons to rely less on one particular goal scorer and more on a bevy of options. Last year Mejia was the primary threat. “We are going to take a different approach in terms of the offense. It will be more of an ‘Everybody eats’ style of play,” Garcia said. Junior Xavier Barreda will play defense, but also push forward offensively. “Xavier Barreda is one to look out
for,” Garcia said. “Xavi is a junior and he can play anywhere on the field. He is probably our best player overall. He is going to start on the defensive side but he will definitely get some run up top at the forward.” Sophomore Elvis Rodriguez will also be a key factor on the Fauquier defense. The graduation of standout goalkeeper Tyler Ifft has left a void. Senior Tanner Working is expected to earn the starting spot over fellow senior Camden Dargis, who did not play soccer last year. Working has a mix of size and natural athletic ability, and Garcia expects him to thrive in the net. “This season we are really looking forward to seeing what Tanner
can do in goal,” Garcia said. “He was backup/JV last year and got a couple of games in. He is super athletic and super long. We are super excited.” It’s rare that a school coming off such heavy losses expects to finish at the top of its conference, but Garcia likes the way his program is evolving. “Realistically we expect to finish in the top three and we hope to make it to at least regionals,” Garcia said. “We are looking to make a big run. I am probably the most excited to coach this group than I have been in previous seasons just based on the amount of talent and the way they all fit in on the field. Everyone has their own roles and as long as we can buy into those roles I think we are going to be super successful.”
Highland topped by Blue Ridge in state quarters, 77-56 By Jeff Malmgren Times Staff Writer
Despite winning a program-record 27 games, the Highland Hawks’ boys basketball season ended with a 77-56 loss to host Blue Ridge in VISAA Division II state quarterfinals on Feb. 28. The seventh-seeded Hawks finished 27-4, topping their 26-5 mark last winter. Highland’s quarterfinal appearance was its first since the 2013-14 season and PHOTO BY RANDY LITZINGER second since 2009-10. Darret Justice and the Hawks posted the best No. 2 Blue Ridge went on to record in school history at 27-4.
defeat No. 3 Virginia Episcopal 71-59 in the state semis, then fell to No. 1 Miller School 82-64 in the state championship. Blue Ridge jumped ahead of Highland 25-11 in the first quarter, and expanded its lead to 43-28 at halftime. Blue Ridge entered the fourth period ahead 55-37. “The difference in the game was the first quarter,” Hawks coach Brian Hooker said. Highland’s Mekhi Hendricks scored a game-high 28 points and Cam Timmons had 13, while the Barons’ Darius McGhee had
21 and Sardaar Calhoun had 16. Highland opened the VISAA tournament by defeating No. 10 Middleburg Academy, 70-44, in the first round in Warrenton. Highland trailed 14-12 in the first quarter and 29-26 at halftime, but went on a 26-10 run in the third quarter for a 52-39 lead, and finished on an 18-5 run. Hendricks had a game-high 27 points with four 3-pointers and 6-for-6 free throw shooting, while Timmons and Josh Perea had 12 points each. Darret Justice added nine points.
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RARIFIED AIR FOR HAWKS Despite furious comeback, Highland girls lose to Miller in state final, 43-35 By Jeff Malmgren Times Staff Writer
Highland stood on the starting line too long in the VISAA Division II girls basketball state championship game, but the Hawks eventually pulled neckand-neck with Miller School after getting smoked at the start. Although the Hawks lost to Miller, 43-35, Saturday at The Steward School in Richmond, they made a remarkable rally from a 17-0 deficit. The Hawks cut their deficit to 27-25, but got no closer and fell short of winning the first state title in program history. “We woke up way too late,” said Highland junior Kayla Soltys, who scored a game-high 19 points. “It hurts a lot. It’s disappointing. “If we started [rallying] earlier, like when it was only seven points, we would have killed them, I think,” she said. Second-seeded Miller won the title for the fifth year in a row by holding the No. 1 Hawks scoreless for the first 41.7 percent of the game. The Mavericks limited Highland’s opportunities to score in transition and forced 12 Highland turnovers in a 2-3 zone defense before the Hawks finally scored with 2:40 left in the second quarter. “It’s just the fact that our kids haven’t experienced this,” Highland coach Diana Martinez said. “You want them to act as though they’ve been here, but they haven’t. It’s just part of their development.” The Hawks also finished as a state runner-up in 2005-06, 200607, 2007-08, but they hadn’t returned since. With five straight D-II titles, the Mavericks have extensive experience in championship games. Miller has also won seven of the past nine state titles with 11 finals appearances over the past 14 seasons. Miller (25-6) loses only one senior to graduation after she missed half of this season with an injury, while the Hawks lose only one senior starter after finishing this season with a 23-3 record and their best winning percentage in at least 14 years. “We accomplished so much,” Soltys said. “I’m so happy to be a part of this team. … We’re going to come back even stronger next year.” In addition to winning a state semifinal for the first time in 10 seasons, Highland also won the Delaney Athletic Conference regular season championship for the first time since 2011 and the DAC tournament title for the first time since 2009. “We really had a magical season,” Martinez said after Miller ended the Hawks’ 11-game winning streak. “They showed championship behavior day in and day out.” Soltys scored 15 of the Hawks’ first 19 points to keep them from drowning. Miller led at halftime, 19-4, and the Hawks still trailed, 27-10, midway through the third period before Soltys ignited their rally. She made three 3-pointers in the span of 50 seconds
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Despite an incredible comeback, the Highland School girls watched Miller School prevail, 43-35, in the VISAA Division II championship last Saturday in Richmond.
Breakthrough year for Hawks Highland’s recent girls basketball records:
2017-18: 23-3*† 2010-11: 17-11*^ 2016-17: 19-10*^ 2009-10: 9-12 2015-16: 16-9* 2008-09: 19-8*^ 2014-15: 5-15 2007-08: 24-8*† 2013-14: 10-9 2006-07: 28-5*† 2012-13: 14-8*^ 2005-06: 27-6*† 2011-12: 18-11*^ 2004-05: 23-4*# *State berth ^Quarterfinals appearance #Semifinals appearance †Finals appearance
on consecutive Highland possessions to cut the Mavericks’ lead to 27-19. “When we’re in need, she comes up big,” Martinez said. “She has great leadership skills and she showed that a whole lot taking the team on her back.” Those 3-pointers began a 15-0 run that cut Highland’s deficit to only 2725 early in the fourth quarter. “I tried to make sure that I [didn’t look] nervous for the sake of the kids,” Mavericks coach James Braxton said. “We’ve got to be strong mentally, and if they see me kind of crumble and out of sorts, then they’re probably going to follow suit.” Freshman Olivia Wagner (16 points) ended Highland’s rally with her fourth 3-pointer of the game, and Miller made 11 of 12 free throws in the fourth period to keep Highland at bay. The Mavericks entered the evening allowing an average of only 35.6 points per game, and they hit that number almost exactly Saturday. So Soltys finished as Highland’s only double-figure scorer. Margaret Groux had 13 rebounds and three steals, while Soltys and Ella
Nelson had five rebounds each. Abby Soltys added three assists and Jovante White had three steals. Groux also had six points and Nelson had four, but the Hawks finished with fewer than 45 points for the first
time this season after entering the game averaging 61.7 points per game. “We’ve kind of prided ourselves on defense,” Braxton said. “We’ve pretty much stopped most of the teams we’ve played this year.”
Soltys scores 22 as Hawks win state semi, 53-39 By Jeff Malmgren Times Staff Writer
Diana Martinez’s dream took a little creative license. The Highland coach imagined one of her star players, Kayla Soltys, would score 30 points and lead the Hawks to their first state semifinal victory in 10 years. In reality, Soltys only scored 22 points Saturday, but she compensated with 11 rebounds while helping Highland indeed beat Seton School, 53-39, in the VISAA D-II semifinals at The Steward School in Richmond. “I tell our kids to visualize,” Martinez said. “‘When you go to sleep, picture yourself making that shot.’ “I do the same thing,” the coach said. “Before I go to sleep I watch the film, and then I’m just thinking about all the adjustments we need to make.” Top-seeded Highland won Saturday afternoon and advanced to the state final for the first time since finishing as the D-II runner-up in 2007-08. “It’s fantastic,” Martinez said after Highland rallied from a 7-0 deficit to a 38-19 lead early in the third period with the help of an 18-0 run. A power outage in the Steward gym Friday forced officials to postpone the D-II girls semifinal until Saturday with the final scheduled for the same day.
PHOTO BY DAVE HENRICKSON Margaret Groux and the Hawks played the state semis and finals last Saturday.
Seton stayed overnight in Richmond Friday after the postponement of their game less than three hours before its scheduled 6 p.m. start. The Hawks opted to eat a team dinner and drive back to Warrenton. “We were like, ‘We’re not jinxing it by getting a hotel,” Soltys said. Destiny Ramcharan finished with 15 points and Margaret Groux added 10 points and four assists, while Abby Soltys had 11 rebounds and five assists. Ramcharan also had three steals and Ella Nelson had six rebounds.
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GIRLS BASKETBALL POSTSEASON HONORS ALL-REGION TEAM PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Erika Reed, Millbrook, Sr. COACH OF THE YEAR: Erick Green, Millbrook FIRST TEAM: Amari Anthony, Millbrook, Sr.; Natalie Villaflor, Loudoun County, Sr.; Erika Reed, Millbrook, Sr.; Madison Green, Millbrook, Sr.; Halie McDonald, Millbrook, Sr.; MAKAELA KESTNER, LIBERTY, SR.; Haley Pasqualone, Loudoun Valley, Jr.; Jackie Christ, Dominion, Jr.; Julia Ng, Loudoun County, Sr. SECOND TEAM: Celine Fink, Loudoun Valley, Sr.; KINSLEY LEWIS, LIBERTY, JR.; Grace Sibley, Heritage, Jr.; Makayla Firebaugh, James Wood, Soph.; Amber Wooldridge, James Wood, Sr.; Lauren Phelps, Heritage, Soph.; Madison White, Woodgrove, Sr. ALL-NORTHWESTERN DISTRICT TEAM PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Erika Reed, Millbrook, Sr. COACH OF THE YEAR: Erick Green, Millbrook FIRST TEAM: Erika Reed, Millbrook, Sr.; Amari Anthony, Millbrook, Sr.; Madison Green, Millbrook, Sr.; MAKAELA KESTNER, LIBERTY, SR.; Makayla Firebaugh, James Wood, Soph.; KINSLEY LEWIS, LIBERTY, JR.; Amber Wooldridge, James Wood, Sr.; Haile McDonald, Millbrook, Sr.; Taylor Beard, Handley, Jr. SECOND TEAM: CARLY SHEPPARD, LIBERTY, SR.; Ashton Clark, Sherando, Jr.; Ali Hauck, Millbrook, Soph.; Neysha Washington, Handley, Jr.; Amber Garrett, Sherando, Sr.; Brenna Prunty, James Wood, Soph.; TIANA MINOR, FAUQUIER, SOPH.; Kathryn Robertson, Sherando, Sr.
BOYS BASKETBALL POSTSEASON HONORS PHOTO BY RANDY LITZINGER
Taylor girls finish 8-0 The Taylor Middle School girls basketball team completed its season with an exclamation point last week. The Tigers won the county title with an 8-0 mark by knocking off Auburn 48-17. Taylor’s closest game was a 12-point win over Marshall, 39-27, on Feb. 13. Above, Ruby Williams shows her athleticism.
GIMME A PEN Liberty High will hold a ceremony Thursday at 3 p.m. for college-bound football players Tre Fortune, Chance Smith, Lester Parker and Hunter Makely. That’s Makely at right trying to elude a Handley tackler. PHOTO BY RANDY LITZINGER
BRIEFS BENEFIT BASKETBALL Saturday game at Kettle Run
The Flight Squad, an exhibition basketball team featuring former Division I players, will face a group of local players March 10 at Kettle Run High in a benefit game for Fauquier Head Start. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for kids. Visit brownpapertickets.com/event/3234279.
SENIOR SOFTBALL Players needed for spring
Talented men’s senior softball players needed for spring play on Sunday afternoons and Tuesday nights. Two separate leagues available. Must be 50 or over. Contact Kenny Rodgers to arrange a tryout at softballkennyusa@ gmail.com.
ALL-REGION TEAM CO-PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Michael Brown, Handley, Sr. CO-PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Jordan Miller, Loudoun Valley, Sr. CO-COACH OF THE YEAR: Jason Toton, Handley CO-COACH OF THE YEAR: Steve Douglas, Woodgrove FIRST TEAM: Jordan Miller, Loudoun Valley, Sr.; Michael Brown, Handley, Sr.; Jalen Williams, Loudoun Valley, Sr.; Jordan Funk, Millbrook, Sr.; Brock Redman, Woodgrove, Soph.; Dominic Peterson, Loudoun Valley, Sr.; Gus Wise, Handley, Sr.; TYLER TRIMBLE, KETTLE RUN, SR. SECOND TEAM: Mark Melbourne, Loudoun Valley, Sr.; Matthew Anderson, Loudoun County, So. Joe Alexander, Loudoun County, Jr.; ANGELO BRIZZI, FAUQUIER, FR.; Alex Owen, Woodgrove, Jr.; JOSH FOOTE, LIBERTY, SR.; Ben Curtin, Millbrook, Sr.; Aaron Banks, Sherando, Sr. ALL-NORTHWESTERN DISTRICT TEAM PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Michael Brown, Handley, Sr. COACH OF THE YEAR: Jason Toton, Handley FIRST TEAM: Michael Brown, Handley, Sr.; Jordan Funk, Millbrook, Sr.; Gus Wise, Handley, Sr.; TYLER TRIMBLE, KETTLE RUN, SR.; ANGELO BRIZZI, FAUQUIER, Fr.; JOSH FOOTE, LIBERTY, SR.; Aaron Banks, Sherando, Sr.; Ben Curtin, Millbrook, Sr. SECOND TEAM: Kevin Curry, Handley, Jr.; Cam Firebaugh, James Wood, Sr.; Tad Dean, Sherando, Sr.; Dandre James, Handley, Jr.; BRAEDAN ALLEN, KETTLE RUN, JR.; FRANKIE STRANO, FAUQUIER, SR.; Trammell Anthony, Millbrook, Sr.; DERRICK BROOKS, LIBERTY, SOPH.
PHOTOS BY RANDY LITZINGER Liberty guard Josh Foote emerged as one of the most potent scorers in the Northwestern District.
Dedicated guard Carly Sheppard helped the Eagles reach the regional round again.
Kettle Run’s versatile Tyler Trimble was the only county boys player to make the all-region first team.
Radford-bound Eagle Kinsley Lewis was first team all-district and second team all-region.
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CONTRIBUTING EDITOR BETSY BURKE PARKER, BETSYBURKEPARKER@GMAIL.COM
HORSE BRIEFS TWO HORSES PUT DOWN Fatal disease hits Virginia barns
COURTESY PHOTO The new Spencer Sport Horses facility near Hume offers a large indoor arena with specialty footing, mirrors and a built-in sound system. ‘The idea is that it’s comfortable for people and horses,’ says Georgina Spencer, who operates the facility out of High Horse Farm.
Spencer Sport Horses brings taste of Europe home to Hume By Betsy Burke Parker Special to the Times
The best of Europe has come to Hume. Combining top facility design from Germany, instructor certification from Great Britain and three decades teaching and training experience in Northern Virginia, Spencer Sport Horses is a training and lesson barn with roots in the classics. As trainer for farm owner Babs Husson, Georgina Spencer worked with Husson researching layout, construction, footing and facilities to suit Husson’s rolling, 128-acre property near Hume. In Germany, Spencer saw “what really works” at a training barn she ran near Laarbruch, Germany. “The riding club had a lovely indoor,” Spencer recalled the top-rated facility. “There was a comfortable viewing room, and a bar and restaurant upstairs. At Spencer Sport Horses, we stopped short of building a bar!” The resulting hilltop complex features a 10-stall stable attached to a mirror-lined indoor arena. A big outdoor ring overlooks the original, refurbished, seven-stall barn. Stables are surrounded by paddocks and pastures, and trails encircle the property. The main barn has upper and lower viewing rooms with a full audio system throughout. “We develop young horses in all disciplines,” Spencer explained, noting
she imports horses from Europe as well as sourcing locally. “It’s our passion to start every horse and rider correctly, using a positive, classical dressage education as the base. We then go on to see what discipline they’re best suited to.”
Spencer’s vision
Spencer moved to the U.S. with her family in 1985, operating a riding academy in Vienna. “I was blessed to have three daughters who rode well enough to break and show green horses for the business,” Spencer said, making it a real family operation. She taught Husson and her daughter to ride in 2006. Six years later, Spencer helped Husson find a horse property, setting up a private barn at a former foxhunting and show hunter stable in the countryside near Hume. “She fell in love with the views,” Spencer said, gesturing to the full Blue Ridge to the west, Mount Marshall and The Peak dominating the scene. A year ago, Husson suggested Spencer operate her own business from High Horse, and the European vision came into play. Spencer Sport Horses was formed, leasing the facility which included an indoor, room for clinics, seminars, lessons, and setup for boarding, sales and rehab. Isabel Martin, 34, is Spencer’s middle daughter, and the full-time trainer. She rode as a junior with the local River Bend and Difficult Run Pony Clubs, where she learned how critical
“correct training is as a foundation for everything,” Martin noted. “Good flatwork benefits every horse, every rider and all disciplines.” Martin took a trainer’s certification course and did an internship in Germany, and worked in the young horse program at Maryland’s Hill Top Farm. She worked as a vet tech at Haymarket Vet Services before setting up her own business training and developing young horses. One of her favorite parts of helping her mom, Martin says, is the ability to pass along the two lifetimes, and two continents, of knowledge to young riders and apply them to training as well. “My daughter went for her first lesson, and in that 45 minutes, Isabel had her in love with riding,” said Ashley Montgomery. “When my daughter started riding, she couldn’t steer the horse well or go above a walk. By lesson five, Isabel had her posting almost flawlessly.” Martin says the active barn also offers a unique opportunity for adult amateurs, many who wish “to combine their riding life and their social life.” “Look around,” Spencer added. “This facility is a dream come true, and not only for us.” Spencer Sport Horses hosts weekly yoga-for-the-equestrian classes Monday evenings with Kerry Waters, and has a “future event horse” free-jumping clinic April 2 with Martin Douzant. Find more online: spencersporthorsesva.com or on Facebook
Virginia’s state vet confirmed diagnosis of Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy in two horses on Tuesday. Both tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus-1, the virus that causes EHM. Both horses were euthanized. There is no link between the two. One horse was housed at the Hazelwild Equestrian Center in Fredericksburg, the second on a private farm in Powhatan County. Both facilities have been placed under quarantine. All exposed horses are being monitored twice daily for temperature over 101.5 and other clinical signs. Professionals stress there is no cause for alarm concerning the general horse population in Virginia. EHV-1 is a virus that is present in the environment and found in most horses all over the world. The Equine Disease Communications Center Biosecurity – equinediseasecc.org/biosecurity – has more information on best practices for disease prevention.
STEEPLECHASE Season opener is March 17
The Virginia Point-to-Point Association circuit begins Saturday, March 17 with the Warrenton Hunt Point-to-Point at Airlie. Other meets are Piedmont March 24, Orange County April 1, Old Dominion April 7, Loudoun April 15, Middleburg Spring April 21, Blue Ridge April 22, Foxfield April 28, Middleburg Point-to-Point April 29, and Virginia Gold Cup May 5. For more, visit centralentryoffice.com.
STEWARD TRAINING Learn to be an official
The Virginia Point-to-Point Association is holding a stewards seminar this Sunday, March 11 at Buchanan Hall in Upperville. New and prospective steeplechase officials will be taught how to perform the various officiating roles at point-to-points and sanctioned races. Email dony13@aol.com to sign up.
FUNDRAISER March 18 event in Warrenton
The Fauquier Equestrian Forum, which is developing the public Meetze Station Horse Park just east of Warrenton, hosts a fundraiser and membership drive March 18 at the Black Horse Inn in Warrenton. The event runs 1-4 p.m., and will include food and drink, with a silent auction, raffles and more. Visit ridefauquier. com to purchase a ticket.
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UPCOMING EVENTS Wednesday, March 7
County’s largest nonprofit that has already protected more than 18 million acres across the globe. Everyone welcome. Visit www. rainforesttrust.org.
Friday, March 9
Warrenton Baby Café celebrates open house
Baby Café, 22 Main St., is a free resource for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers to get support from the International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants and to share experiences with other moms. No appointment is needed and children are welcome. This program is offered as part of the international Baby Café program. Hosted by Novant Health UVA Health System. Learn about community programs offered at DeJa Brew Coffeehouse. Ribbon cutting will be held at 10:30 a.m. Light refreshments served.
The Voice of Fauquier: Come vote for your favorite vocalist!
Students from Liberty High School, Kettle Run High School and Fauquier High School will sing for the audience at 6 p.m. at Fauquier High School, 705 Waterloo Road. The audience votes, and the top three win cash prizes and someone will be crowned “The Voice of Fauquier 2018.” To register or find out more, go to www.FauquierBand.org. Concessions will be available. $5 for adults, $3 for students. All proceeds benefit the students of the band program at Fauquier High School. Visit www.FauquierBand.org or contact 540-422-7300.
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Thursday, March 8 Rainforest Trust Meet and Greet
In honor of International Women’s Day, Rainforest Trust is unveiling its new Women’s Conservation League with a happy hour meet-n-greet at Old Bust Head, 7134 Farm Station Road, Vint Hill, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Come on out and learn more about Fauquier
Fauquier Community Theatre presents Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’
The Fauquier Community Theatre is pleased to announce its March
production of William Shakespeare’s riotous comedy “Much Ado About Nothing.” Performances will be at the Theatre at Vint Hill, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, on Fridays and Saturdays, March 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. (please note the change of curtain times from previous seasons); and Sundays, March 11, 18 and 25 at 2 p.m. Order tickets at www.fctstage.org. Contact: 703-466-1961
Saturday, March 10 Relay for Life Fundraiser at The Bistro
There will be a Relay for Life/Leukemia and Lymphoma Society fundraiser held at The Bistro at Fauquier Hospital on March 10, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the annual spaghetti dinner are $8 for adults ($7 in advance by March 7); $7 for senior citizens ($6 in advance by March 7) and $4 for children under 12. Children under 3 eat free. Advance Tickets: Trenna at btwarren10@gmail.com or Judy at bodensjl@gmail.com or Richard at Richard.shrout@fauquierhealth.org or Sandy Shipe at Shipes@ fauquierhealth.org — Calendar continues on page 25
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Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser planned for March 17
Sympathies are extended to Mrs. Ava Lee and her family, from The Plains, as they grieve the passing of her mother recently. Please keep the family in your prayers during this difficult time. Congratulations to Justin and Megan Carter on the birth of their daughter, Ava Elizabeth, on Feb. 19. Big brother Jayden is excited, too. My husband, Eddie, is honored to share his birthday with little Miss Ava. Don’t forget about all of these fabulous events coming up. The treasurer for The Plains will be open every Wednesday and
Leeds Episcopal preschool celebrates 25 years
Welcome, March! Today is the first day of what can be called “a changeable month”: warm, windy, cold, snowy. Take your pick. Sunday, March 11, marks the beginning of daylight saving time which means that the clocks need to be set forward one hour. Personally, we prefer that the time remains the same year-round, but the powers that be did not ask us. Just don’t be late to church this Sunday. Want to enjoy a good spaghetti dinner and help the Relay for Life Team raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society? Come to The Bistro at Fauquier Hospital on Saturday, March 10, between 4:30 - 7 p.m. Prices for the dinner are: adults, $8 (in advance, $7 by March 7); seniors, $7(in advance, $6 by March 7); children under 12. $4; kids under 3, free. Here are contacts for advance tickets: Trenna at btwarren19@gmail. com; Judy at bodensjl@gmail.com; Richard at Richard.shrout@fauquier hospital.com. Hope you will come to support these folks in their fundraising efforts to beat the Big C. Leeds Episcopal Church, 4332 Leeds Manor Road in Markham, is having a party to celebrate the 25th anniversary of LEAP (Leeds Activity
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BRENDA PAYNE MARSHALL THE PLAINS 540-270-1795 (phone) 540-364-4444 (fax) marshallvanews@gmail.com Saturday through March 12, from 9-noon for paying your real estate and personal property tax. Relay for Life/Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser will be held at The Bistro at Fauquier Hospital on
ANNE DAVIS MARKHAM HUME ORLEAN 540-364-1828 hlfmhouse@aol.com Preschool) on Saturday, March 17, from 4-6 p.m. The community and friends are invited to this special recognition of a wonderful program for little ones and their teachers, JoAnn McCullough and Carolyn Grimsley. We hope that past and present parents, alumni and others involved with the original program started by Mrs. Florabelle Fairchild will come to celebrate with the staff and students. Our little gray helper, AKA Alice, is busy today trying to improve her computer skills by hitting the delete button at each opportunity to correct our typos. She’s not too good yet, but she’s trying. Her efforts are punctuated by frequent meows when she is corrected by Mom. The Orlean Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department monthly breakfast will be held on Sunday, March 18, from 8 -11 a.m. This all-you-care-to eat meal features blueberry and regular pancakes, bacon, sausage, grits, biscuits plus fruit and beverages. The
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March 10 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. For tickets, email bewarren10@ gmail.com. Grace Church Concert Series begins on March 11 at the church on Main Street in The Plains. For information, call 540-253-5177 ext. 107. A fun and fiery Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser is planned for March 17, from 5-8 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains. Proceeds will go toward raising funds for the Rise Against Hunger meal packaging event at Grace this November. There will be door prizes, cash bar, and a live DJ for some Texas swing. Interested chili contestants should register by stopping at the church office during business
hours or online at www.gracetheplains.org. You’re also invited to bring a side dish, to help out as a volunteer, or just come for the fun! Admission is any good-will offering. For more information, contact Grace Church at 540-253-5177 or grace church@gracetheplains.org. Now it’s time for some birthday wishes: Andrea Robertson and Bailey Reese Payton (March 10), Jane Silbert (March 11), Nancy Powers (March 13), Pierce Ross (March 14), Will Dodson and Todd Ellis (March 15), Ted Saunders, Betty Leonard and Ada Shipe (March 17). Happy Anniversary wishes to Vincent and Patty Ryan on March 11. Have a great week!
goodies-to-go table which supports the new building fund will have extra Easter holiday items including some Easter baskets generously provided by a neighbor and fire department supporter. Please come to support our volunteers who are always here for our community!
Happy anniversary to our dear friends and neighbors, Allison and Bill Jackson, who are celebrating 32 years together. Hope they had a wonderful trip to observe this milestone. Birthday greetings to Marion Long and Baba Zipkin, two special folks who live in Orlean.
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Jeffersonton Community Center holds breakfast
The Jeffersonton Community Center will hold its monthly all-you-can-eat country breakfast from 8-11 a.m. (and every second Saturday), at the Jeffersonton Community Center, 5073 Jeffersonton Road, Jeffersonton (Routes 802 and 621, off Route 229). Menu includes eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, fried apples, biscuits and gravy, pastries, orange juice and coffee. $8 for adults, $5 for children 6-12, free for children under 6. Carry-out available. All proceeds benefit community center and projects. All are welcome. Contact: 540-937-9979
Basketball game benefits Fauquier Community Action
group of local leaders and celebrities) will play against the Fauquier All-Stars at 7 p.m. at Kettle Run High School, 7403 Academic Ave., in Nokesville. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Head Start office, 430 East Shirley Ave., Building C. $10 for adults, $7 for children. Visit www. brownpapertickets.com/event/3234279. Contact: 540-347-7000.
Tuesday, March 13 RRCS holds monthly meeting
Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services will hold its regularly scheduled Board Meeting on March 13 at 1 p.m. at 15361 Bradford Road, Culpeper. Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend and participate should contact Laura Wohlford at 540-825-3100, ext. 3146.
Wednesday, March 14
This is a basketball game that you won’t want to miss. Sponsored by Fauquier Bank, all proceeds help the Fauquier Community Action Head Start Program. Flight Squad (featuring an eclectic
Warrenton Newcomers Club to meet
The Warrenton Newcomers Club will be having
their next Coffee and Open House on the second Wednesday of the month, March 14, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Mercy Hall near St. John the Evangelist Church, 121 John E. Mann St. in Warrenton. Membership is open to all living in the Warrenton and surrounding areas. Come and see what we offer, make new friends and learn about our community. We usually have a variety of speakers at each meeting. The theme this month is Saint Patrick’s Day. Contact Jeanne Hayduk at jeanne7254@gmail.com
Sunday, March 18 Author Jim Hall discusses his latest history book
The Mosby Heritage Area Association announces its upcoming event: “Seeking Truth at Rattlesnake Mountain” on Sunday, March 18, from 2-3:30 p.m. The event will be held at The Hill School, 130 South Madison St., in Middleburg. Tickets are $20 for MHAA members, $25 for non-members and $10 for students and may be purchased at www.mosbyheritagearea.org/
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These property transfers, filed Feb. 26 – March. 4, 2018, were provided by the Clerk of the Court in Fauquier County. (Please note that to conserve space, only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed. The kind of instrument is a deed unless stated otherwise.) Cedar Run District
35.91 acres and Lot A, 25 acres, ..................................$0
Michael W. Brittain to Timothy Clark Baird, Terranova Subdivision, Lot 48, .57 acres, 9573 Camelot Court in Warrenton, ....................................................................$0
NVR Inc to Jermaine V. Brooks, Lot 31, 2226 Sedgwick Drive in Remington, ......................................... $291,610
Jason E. Clore to Ronald Bruce Thomas, Lot 2, 2.2 acres, 9341 Green Meadows Road in Warrenton, ........... ............................................................................ $425,000 NVR Inc to Joseph Gardell, Warrenton Chase Phase 1 Subdivision, Lot 9, .58 acres, 7765 Warrenton Chase Drive in Warrenton, .......................................... $757,449 Aarika L. Link to Harry N. Ruth, 1 acre, 4278 Catlett Road in Midland, .............................................. $276,000 Brandy L. Rose to Deutsche Bank Trust Co., .95 acre on Rt. 607, 11312 Shenandoah Path in Catlett, .... $201,520 Cory A. Ashby to Keith White, 10 acres, 3291 Thompsons Mill Road near Goldvein, ......................... $455,000 Ernest E. Pegram to Samantha Lynne Smith, Green Meadows Subdivision, Lot 9, 9717 Logan Jay Drive near Bealeton, ................................................... $318,000 Traci Nelson to Matthew R. Barthel, Pine Brook Estates Subdivision, Lot 20, 3286 Deepview Court in Goldvein, 17.3 acres, ......................................................... $449,000 Catlett Road Midland LLC to Susan Olivia Webster, Lot 2, 3 acres, 4690 Catlett Road in Midland, ........ $347,000 Bobby Gene Sowder to Bobby Gene Sowder, 16.62 acres at 8000 Springhope Drive in Catlett, ..................$0
NVR Inc to Danielle Tyner, Rappahannock Landing Subdivision, Lot 27, 2216 Sedgwick Drive in Remington, .................................................................... $318,725 NVR Inc to Jordan Coleman, Rappahannock Landing, Lot 65, 5045 Godwins Landing Drive, ............ $281,460 William F. Horn Jr to William F. Horn Jr, Lot A-1, 13110 Marsh Road in Bealeton, .68 acre, ....................$0 Robert Bruce Aylor to Kevin C. Kemp, Lot 10-A, .41 acre at 200 North Church Street, ...................... $335,000 David D. Gladden to Jeremiah Staggs, Bealeton Station Subdivision, Lot 46-T, 6182 Newton Lane in Bealeton, . ............................................................................ $255,000 Ronald Manuel Marcey to Alan Thomas Howard, 2 acres, 4479 Courtneys Corner Road in Sumerduck, ........ ............................................................................ $270,000
William J. Enloe Tr to Taitai Holdings LLC, 101 acres at 6254 Leeds Manor Road (Rt 688) near Marshall, ........... ......................................................................... $1,674,450
Scott District Cherry Blossom Homes Inc to Nicola Murphy, Auburn Mill Estates, Lot 10, 1 acre, 7233 Auburn Mill Road near Warrenton, .............................................. $495,000
Charles W. Ross to Charles W. Ross, Deed in Trust, 104.8 acres and 7.2 acres on Acorn Farm Lane near Warrenton/Vint Hill; 10 acres on Acorn Farm Lane near Warrenton, .......................................................$0
Richard S. Graff Tr to Marina D. Monteflores, Bealeton Station Subdivision, Lot 53-T, 6168 Newton Lane in Bealeton, ........................................................... $240,000
Marshall District
K Hovnanian at Raymond Farm LLC to Glen Albert Hoyer, Raymond Farm Subdivision, Lot 55, .12 acre, 6307 Margaret Way in Warrenton, ................... $535,000
Carl B. Cox Jr to Carl B. Cox Jr, Lot 7, 5.4 acres, 7434 Wilson Road near Warrenton; Lot 6, 5 acres on Rt 691 Wilson Road, ................................................................$0
Deborah K. Wolland to Denise Y. Southerland, 4.5 acres, 12710 Marsh Road in Bealeton, ............ $285,000
Dennis J. Pearson to Dennis J. Pearson, Deed of Dedication, .98 acre added to existing 48.38 acres; division of 49.3 acres on Opal Road and Paradise Road; .95 acre dedicated to Opal Road (Rt 687) and Paradise Road (Rt 685); 46.47 acres on Opal Road and Paradise Road; 1.93 acres, Lot 1, on Opal Road and Paradise Road, ...........$0
Kenneth Arnold Collins to Kenneth A. Collins Trust, Four Views Subdivision, Lot 24-B, .89 acre, 516 Foxcroft Road, ....................................................................$0
James P. Triplett Jr to James P. Triplett Jr, 1 acre near Upperville at 1188 Parker Street and .48 acre at 1175 Parker Street in Upperville and .667 acre on US Rt 50 at 10509 John S Mosby Hwy, ..........................................$0
Timothy John Crowley to Timothy John Crowley, Oliver Acres Subdivision, Lot 5, 1 acre, 5534 Old Bust Head Road Broad Run, ........................................... $0
Center District
Shawn M. Burlar to Shawn M. Burlar, Lot 1, .16 acre, 25 North 6th Street, ......................................................$0
Thomas James Ross II Tr to Granville Farm LLC, 26.38 acres on Wilson Road in Marshall, 50 acres at 7592 Wilson Road, .................................................... $500,000
Remington Professional Buildings LLC to Velasquez Investments LLC, .5 acre, 11220 Remington Road in Bealeton, ........................................................... $530,000
K Hovnanian at Raymond Farm LLC to Richard J. Martin, Raymond Farm Subdivision, Lot 18, 8289 Lucy Avenue in Warrenton, .30 acre, ........................ $466,935 Richard Ashton Lake Jr. to Marie Frangipane, Bear Wallow Knolls Subdivision, Lot 95, 552 Tiffany Court, . ............................................................................ $270,000
Lots 7-12 and 19-24 Washburn Place Townhouses on Salem Avenue in Marshall, ...........................................$0
Dennis J. Pearson to Dennis J. Pearson, Deed of Dedication, division of 46.47 acres into Lot 2 (1.41 acres) and Lot 3 (1.58 acres) on Paradise Road near Warrenton and 43.47 acres residue on Opal Road and Paradise Road, variable width tree preservation and conservation easement (4.75 acres) granted to county, .....................$0 Marilyn Flowers Haight to See-Eun Sul, Bellevue Farms Subdivision, Lot 2, 7890 Cannonball Gate Road near Warrenton, ................................................. $525,000
Michael E. Garvey to James D. Karnes, Brookside Subdivision, Lot 3, 6813 Tanglewood Drive near Warrenton, .......................................................$649,90 Laura Ort-Presley to Laura Ort-Presley, Glenambler Subdivision, Lot 10, 10.82 acres, 5235 Ambler Drive off Rt 674 near Warrenton, ........................................$0 Abby P. Rutledge to Abby P. Rutledge, 1.94 acres at 6757 Grays Mill Road near Warrenton, ....................$0 MLD Associates LLC to Kristina Smith Grumiaux, Lot A, 2 acres at 5336 Old Alexandria Turnpike in Warrenton, ..................................................... $115,000 Mill Run Condominium LLC to Fauquier Industrial LLC, Mill Run Condominium Subdivision, Lots 3,4,7,12,17 and Lot 18, the applicable undivided common element interest and the use of storage Units H and I (Garland Drive) in Warrenton, ...... ..................................................................... $1,180,000 B S B LLC to P &J Investment Services LLC, New Baltimore Business Park Subdivision, Lot 9-REV, 1.8 acres at 6581 Commerce Court, New Baltimore/Warrenton, .........................................................$1,000,000
Jason T. Smolinski to Zachary Perry, Lot 18, W U Parkinson Division 156 Sterling Court, ........... $342,000
Henry Leh Fletcher Tr to Julia Kelly Smith Tr, Piney Mountain Subdivision, Lot 22, 10.2 acres on Rt 687, ..... $250,000
Michael John Crosland to Ronald D. Joslin, White Mills Subdivision, Lot 49, 7609 Movern Lane in Warrenton, .. ............................................................................ $502,000
Wendell R. Grant Estate to Matthew S. Ferguson, Golden Acres Subdivision, Lot 20, 4051 Roberts Circle in Marshall, .45 acre, ........................................ $328,600
Joseph Spytek to Joseph Spytek, Deed of Gift, Lot A, 100 acres at 2525 Burrland Lane in The Plains, $0 George Sharikas to Jordan T. Eberly, Brookside Subdivision, Lot 20, 1185 Brittle Ridge Road, ...... ........................................................................ $455,000
Kevin Troy Nordquist to Kevin Troy Nordquist, Olde Gold Cup Subdivision, Lot 170, 710 Race Course Road, ........................................................................................$0
Lynn A. Wagner Tr to Michael S. Higgins, Hunting Hills Subdivision, Lot 8, 7233 Hunting Lane near Warrenton, ............................................................................ $475,000
Kenneth Lauziere to Costa Apostolakis, Snow Hill Subdivision, Lot 43, 5716 Old Forest Lane near Warrenton, ...........................................................$749,130
Bank of New York Mellon Trust to Jonathan A. Dobles, The Reserve at Moorhead Subdivision, Lot 57, 183 Preston Drive, ................................................... $390,000
Paul R. Dean Tr to Paul R. Dean Jr Tr, The Ridges Subdivision, Lot 15, 21.1 acres and r/w easements to and from Rt 638 in Linden, ..........................................$0
David L. Crouch to Billy M. Wine, Lot 5, 5092 Broad Run Church Road, .81 acre, ...........................$369,000
Cristy E. Reiter to Cristy E. Reiter Trust, Moffett Subdivision, Lot 26, 85 Moffett Avenue, ..............................$0
William C. McCarren to Denny H. Wood, Lot A, 5 acres, 7521 John S. Mosby Hwy in Upperville, .............. ............................................................................ $530,000
Lee District
Washburn Place Limited Partnership to Washburn Place Limited Partnership, Deed – Agreement of Boundary Adjustment, Washburn Place Townhouses Subdivision,
Ruth H. Yamamoto Tr to Ruth H. Yamamoto, Lot B,
events. Join author Jim Hall as he discusses his latest local history book, “The Last Lynching in Northern Virginia: Seeking Truth at Rattlesnake Mountain.” The book explores the events surrounding the death of Shedrick Thompson. Contact: 540-687-6681. Visit Mosbyheritagearea. org
Saturday, March 24 Explore the Boston Mill Road Trail at Sky Meadows
From woodlands to wetlands, fields and pastures, let’s investigate the plants, animals and history of farming at Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane in Delaplane. Each day offers a different investigation. We’ll have a table full of discovery items for you to touch and explore, and Junior Ranger booklets and other self-guided activities for you to continue exploring on your own. Explorer Outpost is held March 24, 25 and 31 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All programs and events are free with $5 parking fee. Contact: SkyMeadows@dcr.virginia.gov or 540-592-3556
ONGOING EVENTS Fauquier Community Read underway. This is a first-time event sponsored by the Fauquier County Library. “Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust,” by Michael Hingson is the selection. Copies are available at the library and there are a series of special programs themed around the book running through April. 11 Winchester St. in Warrenton. Contact: 540-422-8500 The McShin Warrenton Recovery Community Center Schedule: Recovery Topic Discussion, Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9-10 a.m.; Women in Recovery, Tuesday and Thursday 9:30-10:30 a.m.; NA Meeting, Monday to Friday at noon; Families Anonymous, Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Volunteer opportunities available. 30 John Marshall St. in Warrenton Contact Chris at 540-308-3729. Families Overcoming Drug Addiction First and Third Thursday of the month at Fauquier Hospital Sycamore Room, 500 Hospital Drive in Warrenton, 6:30 p.m. Information: Call Caroline Folker at 540-316-9221 or email MyFODAfamily@gmail.com Spiritual Care Support Ministries. Open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. 76 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton. Contact Chaplain Liz Danielsen at 540-349-5814.
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Early spring is the best time to make needed changes to your landscape. This is a good time to plant or transplant trees and shrubs or divide perennials. If a shrub is overgrown and requires renovation, it’s best done in late winter just prior to new growth. Winter has been extremely variable this year. Many evergreens and species that are marginally hardy experienced foliage browning and branch dieback. Don’t rush to prune back the affected areas. Let the plant initiate new growth and then prune branches and stems that are obviously dead. Now is also a good time to have large trees thoroughly inspected for dead and broken branches, cracks in stems and branches and other problems caused by winter storms. Many defoliating insects including gypsy moth, tent caterpillars and cankerworms appear in early spring just when leaves emerge. Also early spring attack by Asian ambrosia beetles may be likely on plants that are under stress. Monitoring and treating to prevent damage from these pests is critical to maintaining or improving plant health. For more information or to schedule an appointment for a complimentary consultation with one of our ISA Certified Arborists call 540-364-2401 or email us at cherrell@bartlett.com today.
Jeffrey L. Green to Matthew Brad Lee Bryan, Chestnut Meadows Subdivision, Lot 2, 6721 Fosters Fork Road, 2.7 acres, ........................................................$748,000 Harry R. Rupp to George Sharikas, Lake Whippoorwill Subdivision, 1.38 acres, 6086 Whippoorwill Drive, .........................................................................$500,000
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Honoring those who have passed Some of you may wonder why I seem to mention the dead in just about every column I write. I want to explain. Every person that I have met has left an impression on me. This week we lost Billy Graham, one of America’s greatest preachers. In 1949 I was 12 years old. He came to our town, Sumter, South Carolina, for a crusade at the fairgrounds. I will never forget that night. I never met Billy Graham, but in that service my brother, Richard, went forward at the invitation to give his heart to God. He served God many years offering his singing
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The Sumerduck Ruritan Club will be having a Pickin’ Party this Friday, March 9, from 6-10 p.m. Great music and a delicious dinner for a good-will offering! There will be a Relay for Life/ Leukemia and Lymphoma Society fundraiser held at The Bistro at Fauquier Hospital on March 10, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the annual spaghetti dinner are $8 for adults ($7 in advance by March 7); $7 for senior citizens ($6 in advance by March 7) and $4 for children under 12. Children under 3 eat free.
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VIRGINIA COPELAND CATLETT CASANOVA CALVERTON 540-788-4609 catlett1966@hughes.net talent in many churches around the area. I also lost my sister-in law, Alice, on Sunday morning. She was 10 years older than me and had great influence in my life. When Warren entered the
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ministry of his first pastorate, I held her in high esteem and tried to follow her example of a godly Christian woman and pastor’s wife. Our community lost Rachel Anderson who also was a pastor’s wife. I met Rachel when I was transferred to the State Bank of Remington office. She was always so pleasant and, in some incidences, I noticed she always took the side of the “underdog,” trying to make things right. Even though I did not know her as a young person, I am sure she had great influence over the younger ladies who were under her care.
Easter is a month away. Check with your local churches for the early services on April 1. If any of you have special services planned for that day there is still time to get them to me to announce in this column. Thank you for helping me let the community know what is going on. Remember the Catlett Fire and Rescue Company is always looking for help. If you have a few hours a week and would like to volunteer your services, be sure to contact 540-788-9069. Becoming a member will enlighten you as to the work that goes into our volunteer companies around the county.
The Virginia Cooperative Extension is sponsoring a workshop on “How to Start a Home Based Business” on March 13 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. The registration cost is $10. Contact Becky Gartner at 540727-3435, ext. 344 or by email: rebes13@vt.edu. The Sumerduck Ruritan Club will be hosting Senior Bingo on Monday, March 12. The fun begins at 10 a.m. and all seniors 55 and older are welcome! Everyone who wants to play is asked to bring a gift bag with an inexpensive prize in it. Verdun Adventure Bound, 17044 Adventure Bound Trail in Rixeyville, is having a fund-raiser that sounds like fun! On Saturday, March 24, “Artistic Sips of Vino Painting” from 3-6 p.m. will be presented. A local artist will
provide step-by-step instructions to make a spring themed painting. All supplies and a glass of wine are included for $35. Space is limited to 30 participants. You can reserve your space by emailing admin@ verdunadventurebound.org or by calling 540-937-4920. The Friends of Monroe Park will meet on Thursday, March 22 at 6 p.m. They will be getting the candy and eggs ready for their annual Easter egg hunt. Donations of individually wrapped candy and volunteers are needed! If you would like to help, please call Todd at 540-752-5330 at Monroe Park, 14421 Gold Dust Parkway in Goldvein. The egg hunt will be held on Saturday, March 24 at 11 a.m. All of the children in the community are invited! Have a great week!
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Rentals — Apartments
1 BR Apt, Washington, VA. Suitable for retiree, $700/mo. Ref´s & sec. dep req´d. 540-937-3439 Basement Apt on horse farm, $850/mo utils incl. 1BR, 1BA,Walkout (private ent). Catlett.No pets/smkg. Sec Dep, 1st Mo rent. Karen 571-237-1446 Old Town Warrenton, Stone house apt, 1BR, LR/DR, eat-in-kit, lrg office, hdwd flrs, FP, grge, single occupant, no smkg/pets, refs/sec dep $1000/mo incl util 540-222-9767 Warrenton, 1BR, 1BA basement apt, LR, kitchenette. No pets/ smkg. Separate entrance. 540-316-7866
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3BR, 1BA, 2 level, Town Warrenton, recently renovated $1200/mo + dep. No smkrs/pets. 540-270-0403, sally. meadows@live.com
BEAUTIFUL log cabin, nicelyfurnished, for week-ends or vacations, Amissville, VA. 124 acs, hiking trails on Jefferson Mtn, fish/swim pond. 12 mos. lease, preferred .$1900/mo. Jan Makela, Real Estate III, Licensed to sell real estate in VA, 540-454-0547 Marshall, 2 story, 3BR, 2BA, completly renovated. $1795/mo Horse barn & paddocks also avail. 202-744-5659
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Linden 5k+SF house to share w/1 other. Own 800SF MBR. Jacuzzi. W/D. Garg. Near I-66. $1600. 505-500-5440.
Rentals — Houses Home on vineyard; Broad Run, VA Lovely & spacious farm house, tall ceilings, wood flrs, modern amenities. North of Warrenton off Rt29. 4+ BR, 2BA, 5 pristine acres w/ out-buildings. Basement, wood stove, CAC, radiator heat, near great schools. $2,500/mo. Avail 4/1/18. Call 540-270-2655
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4 room suite w/full kit & bath, 1350 sf, across from Fauquier courthouse, parking included, $2000/mo. 540-220-5550. Individual office, 272 sf, across from Fauquier Co courthouse, utilities and parking included, $450/month. (540) 229-5550.
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Commercial space avail. on or about March 1st, 23rd S. Third St. Warrenton. Approx. 756sf. For a tour call: 540-347-5680
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Warrenton, quiet community off Lees Ridge Rd. 5.5 acres, 1 acre zoned, 2 - 4BR perks. Exceptional building sites. $395K 540-341-0102 PRICE REDUCED on Lot 59A in Green Hill Forest subdivision on Hillandale Road, Front Royal, VA. Five acre lot with good road frontage. Had perk test for a 3 bedroom septic system. $60,000 or MAKE OFFER. Convenient location to Route 66 and Front Royal, VA. Call 540-347-3478
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Garden planning is here. When I am finished with my 6ft Kodiak 3 pt hitch tiller all you have to do is lay out the rows & plant. Yard lime & fertilizer applications avail. Call: 540-547-9670 or text: 540-522-8417
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540-395-4814; 540-364-2682 410 Announcements 12 Step Recovery Meetings Facility in Downtown Warrenton 12 Step meetings for alcohol, substance abuse and behavior disorders meet 7 days a week at The Warrenton Meeting Place at 26 S. 3rd St. in downtown Warrenton across from Mt. Zion Baptist Church , next to Municipal Parking Lot B. The meeting room is also available to any group wishing to start 12 step recovery meetings. Information and meeting times can be found at http://www. warrentonmeetingplace.wordpress.com
ABC Licenses Full name(s) of owner(s): Gardiner Mulford Trading as: Maidstone Meadery 10657 Pleasant Vale Delaplane, Fauquier County Virginia 20144 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Class A Farm Winery license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Gardiner Mulford, 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.
Full name(s) of owner(s): JOHN DUNNETT DUVALL
ABC Licenses Full name(s) of owner(s): GATEAU, LLC Trading as:
GATEAU BAKERY CAFE & TEA ROOM 12 Culpeper Street Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia 20186 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) for a Wine and Beer and Mixed Beverages Restaurant on premise license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Lora Gookin, 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.
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THE GIVING TREE 13485 JOHN MARSHALL HWY, LINDEN, FA U Q U I E R C O U N T Y, V I R G I N I A 22642-1734 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) for a Wine and Beer Off Premiseslicense to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. John Duvall owner/operator 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.
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Legal Notices Notice to Shareholders of Ross Industrial Development, Inc.: At 10 a.m. on March 28, 2018, a special meeting of the shareholders of Ross Industrial Development, Inc., a Virginia corporation, will be held at The Lawn, 15027 Vint Hill Road, Nokesville , VA 20181, to elect a board of directors and discuss current business matters.
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Warrenton Farmers Market Manager Seasonal, Part-time
Manager needed to promote, plan, and maintain records for the Town Farmers Market, approx. 12 hrs/wk from March 1 through November 10; $15/ hr. Must attend all Saturday markets (May-Nov.). Position is responsible for managing the membership of market vendors including planning and promoting the Saturday and Wednesday markets, special Market Day events, maintaining attendance records, assigning spaces, collecting fees, managing vendor certifications when required and ensuring vendor compliance with farmers’ market rules, among other duties. A bachelor’s degree is preferred with 2 years of farm market experience, education and experience may be substituted for a degree. Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing, possess excellent interpersonal skills, and have knowledge of Microsoft Office and webpage management. A Town of Warrenton application is r e q u i r e d ( a v a i l a b l e a t w w w. warrentonva.gov). Send completed applications and resume with cover letter to: Town of Warrenton, P. O. Box 341, Warrenton, VA 20188 (18 Court Street, Warrenton, VA 20186). EOE
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Town of The Plains JOINT PUBLIC HEARING A Joint Public Hearing will be held by the Council and Planning Commission of the Town of The Plains, Virginia at 7:00 P.M. on March 19, 2018 in the second floor meeting room of The Plains Fire Department, 4260 Loudoun Avenue, The Plains, Virginia, to consider the Request of Anne D. and Charles E. Westbrook for a Special Use Permit (SUP) to re-establish a Bed and Breakfast, formerly known as the Grey Horse Inn. The Bed and Breakfast would be located at 4350 and 4356 Fauquier Avenue, The Plains, Virginia 20198; Tax Map ID Numbers 6989-87-5229-000 and 6989-87-6015-000 in accordance with the Chapter 19, Zoning Ordinance; Article 9, R-2 Residential Zoning District, Section 9-1-3 Uses Permitted with a Special Use Permit - Bed and Breakfast of the Town of The Plains Town Code. The property is located in the R-2 Zoning District and is located in the Historic and Gateway Overlay Zoning Districts. A copy of the application is available for review during their 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
TOWN OF WARRENTON, VIRGINIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Warrenton will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at 7:00 PM at Town Hall, 18 Court Street, Warrenton, VA on the following item(s): Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Designation of Urban Development Areas. The Comprehensive Plan 2000-2025 adopted June 11, 2002 and updated with a Supplement adopted February 12, 2013 is proposed to be amended with the designation of four Urban Development Areas on the Future Land Use Map and serve as an addition to the Land Use guidance section. The Urban Development Areas section and boundaries with the Traditional Neighborhood Design concept vision and goals are located within the general areas of Shirley Avenue and Falmouth Street/Old Meetze Road; Old Town, Main Street, Keith Street, East Shirley Avenue, Waterloo Street, Falmouth Street, Old Mill Road, Alexandria Pike, and Eastern Bypass, Walker Drive, East Street; East Lee Highway, Oak Springs Drive, Broadview Avenue, Fletcher Drive, Winchester Street, and Blackwell Road; and Frost Avenue, Waterloo Road, West Shirley Avenue, and Broadview Avenue. People having an interest in the above are invited to attend the hearing and state their opinion. A copy of the proposed Urban Development Areas boundaries with vision and goals are available for review in the Department of Planning and Community Development located at 18 Court Street, Lower Level, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The Town of Warrenton does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Town Hall meeting facilities are fully accessible. Any special accommodations can be made upon request 48 hours prior to the meeting.
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TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 4346 Razor Hill Road Bealeton, VA 22712 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $342,400.00, dated July 31, 2006, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for Fauquier County on August 7, 2006, as Instrument Number 2006-00012184, in Deed Book 1227, at Page 2195, 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 30, 2018 at 2:15 PM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and briefly described as: Beginning at a set stone in the Old Poor House Road corner with Brown and Edwards in Huffman’s Line; 1) Thence with Edwards S. 48 3/4 W. 59.1 Poles to a black oak on south side of Frogg’s Road, corner to Huffman, Brown, Edwards and Embrey; 2) Thence with said road N. 67 1/2 W. 20.2 Poles to beginning containing 3 3/4 Acres. Less and Except that portion conveyed to the Commonwealth as recorded in Deed Book 341 at Page 315 among the aforesaid county land records. Tax ID: 7817-43-5205-000. 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 # 575015) Substitute Trustee: ALG Trustee, LLC, C/O Orlans PC PO Box 2548, Leesburg, VA 20177, (703) 777-7101, website: http://www.orlans.com Towne #: 5000.0862 02/28/2018, 03/07/2018
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TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 7699 Kennedy Road Nokesville, VA 20181 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $320,000.00, dated October 8, 2004, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for Fauquier County on November 1, 2004, as Instrument Number 001080460022, in Deed Book 1126, at Page 124, 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 30, 2018 at 2:15 PM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and briefly described as: Beginning at a point on State Route 652, said point being in the center of the road and a point marked by the intersection of Baileyburg Lane with the said road, thence departing the point of beginning and running with the center of Baileyburg Lane North 38 degrees 00 minutes East 437.00 feet to a point, thence departing the said lane and running South 87 degrees 00 minutes East 200.00 feet to a point marking the common corner of the tract formerly owned by Squires, thence South 23 degrees 48 minutes West 644.2 feet to a point in the center of the said road and thence North 39 degrees 15 minutes West 330.00 feet to the point of beginning. Less and Except that portion dedicated for road use as shown on plat prepared by A.J. Covell dated September 25, 1972 recorded in Deed Book 281 at page 423. Tax ID: 7924488267000. 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 # 579322) Substitute Trustee: ALG Trustee, LLC, C/O Orlans PC PO Box 2548, Leesburg, VA 20177, (703) 777-7101, website: http://www.orlans.com
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FAUQUIER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 15, 2018 The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the following items at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 15, 2018 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia: 1. SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT - TEXT-17-008170 - A Subdivision Ordinance Text Amendment to Section 18 related to hydrogeological testing. (Kimberley Fogle, Staff) 2. SPECIAL EXCEPTION - SPEX-17-007883 - MARY MARSHALL FORTE & GREAT MEADOW FOUNDATION/MEADOW OUTDOORS FOUNDATION, INC. A/K/A THE MEADOW OUTDOORS FOUNDATION, INC. F/K/A (OWNERS)/MARY MARSHALL FORTE (APPLICANT) - CEDAR HILL - An application for a Category 9 Special Exception to allow Class C events up to six times per year with off-site parking. The properties are located at 8080 Enon Church Road and 5089 Old Tavern Road, Marshall District. (PIN 6968-94-4280-000 and a portion of 6978-85-9359-000) (Ben Holt, Staff) 3. SPECIAL EXCEPTION - SPEX-18-008621 - LARRY D. & BETH A. PETROPULOS (OWNERS/APPLICANTS) - LANTERN HILL FARM - An application for a Category 9 Special Exception to allow Class C events up to 12 times per year. The property is located at 2675 Catlett Road, Cedar Run District. (PIN 7933-42-0509-000) (Ben Holt, Staff) Staff reports for all items will be available online at agenda.fauquiercounty.gov approximately one week prior to the public hearing. Copies of the full text of the proposed Fauquier County Zoning Ordinance text amendments 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.
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Notice is hereby given that the Virginia Resources Authority (“VRA”) will hold a public hearing for purposes of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Tax Code”), on the application of the County of Fauquier, Virginia (the “County”), the address of which is the Warren Green Building, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186, requesting VRA to issue up to $4,800,000 of its revenue bonds in one or more series pursuant to a plan of finance and to apply the proceeds thereof to finance the design, acquisition, construction and equipping of a new fire station and related facilities (the “Fire Station”) to be located at 6838 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall, Virginia 20115. The Orlean Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. (the “Volunteer Fire Department”) will be the initial owner of the Fire Station and will operate the facility on a day-to-day basis. The Volunteer Fire Department has represented that it is an exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Tax Code. The public hearing, which may be continued or adjourned, will be held commencing at 10:00 o’clock a.m. on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 before the Executive Director of VRA, in VRA’s Conference Room in VRA’s offices at 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1920, Richmond, Virginia 23219. Any person interested in the issuance of the bond or the location or the nature of the proposed project may appear at the hearing and present his or her views.n$el 2 Virginia Resources Authority Stephanie L. Hamlett Executive Director
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Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE §8.01-316 Case No. JJ16836-01-00 FAUQUIER COUNTY ( ) General District County (x) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re MARTINEZ RECINOS, WENDY (X) RECINOS LANDAVERDE, ANA /v. MARTINEZ MARTINEZ, GILBERTO The object of this suit is to: ESTABLISH CUSTODY OF WENDY MARTINEZ RECINOS It is ORDERED that GILBERTO MARTINEZ MARTINEZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 04/17/18 AT 8:30am 02/06/2018 Melissa Cupp Judge
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Temporary/seasonal work, planting, cultivating, harvesting grapes, from 4/1/2018 to 11/15/2018 at Crimson Lane Farm, LLC, Arlington, VA in Fauquier county. This job requires a minimum of 3 months of verifiable commercial agricultural experience work in a commercial vineyard or orchard, handling both manual and mechanized tasks including pruning, thinning and harvesting activities associated with production of grapes. Workers must be able to perform manual and mechanized tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs. $11.46/hr or current applicable AEWR. Raise/bonus at employer discretion. Workers are guaranteed 3/4 of work hours of total period. Work tools, supplies, equipment supplied by employer without charge to worker. Housing with kitchen facilities provided at no cost to only those workers who are not reasonably able to return same day to their place of residence at time of recruitment. Transportation and subsistence expenses to work site will be paid to nonresident workers not later than upon completion of 50% of the job contract. Interviews required. Apply for this job at nearest State Workforce Agency in state in which this ad appears, or Virginia Employment Commission-Winchester, 419 North Cameron Street , Winchester, VA 22601. Provide copy of this ad. VA Job Order #1275708.
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POLICE OFFICER The Town of Warrenton, Virginia, is seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of Police Officer. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, in good physical health, possess a high school diploma or G.E.D, valid Virginia driver’s license, and be able to deal well with the public. Position is responsible for the enforcement of State and local laws; patrols the Town; answers complaints and conducts investigations. Career salary range $44,641 to $71,426, excellent benefits. Town of Warrenton Employment Application is required. Application and complete job description may be obtained on the web at www.warrentonva.gov or by phone to 540-347-1102. Send completed applications to Human Resources, P. O. Drawer 341, Warrenton, VA 20188. Open until filled. EOE.
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Fauquier Health Rehab & Nursing Center is looking for the following open positions: ● Nursing Supervisor: Full Time Evening and Night shifts including every other weekend. ● RN Care Manager: Full Time Days including every other weekend ● Nurses: Full Time and Part Time Evening and Night shifts including every other weekend. ● CNA’s: Full Time and Part Time Evening and Night shifts including every other weekend. Sign On Bonuses: ✔ $5000 for Full Time RN/LPN ✔ $2500 for Part Time RN/LPN ✔ $2000 for Full Time CNA
Open House: March 20th from 1p-6p Fauquier Hospital, Sycamore B Conference Room We are looking for New Grads and/or Experienced RNs/LPNs
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Do you work well independently? Are you highly motivated and able to motivate others? The Culpeper Star-Exponent is seeking a full-time Circulation Manager for the Culpeper Market. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring distribution, developing/executing the operating plans to achieve circulation initiatives concerning sales and retention, the distribution multiple publications (including the weekly TMC’s) and monitoring the effective use of employees and independent contractors. Must have a good driving record. Basic computer skills required. Flexible hours. Must be available to work weekends and holidays. We offer an exciting work environment along with a competitive salary and benefits package Employment is contingent on successful completion of criminal background check and drug screening results. Qualified candidates may apply online at Fredericksburg.com/jobs Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace
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Newspaper Carrier Subs The Fauquier Times is seeking home delivery substitute carriers in Fauquier County. Excellent for retirees & stay at home moms. Great earning potential for occasional work. No money collection. Requirements: ● Valid Driver´s License ● Be Available All Day Wednesday ● Reliable Transportation ● English Speaking Previous newspaper delivery experience and geographical knowledge of Fauquier County preferred. Please call our Circulation Department: 540-878-2413; email: nkeyser@fauquier.com; or apply in person: 39 Culpeper St., Warrenton, VA 20186
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Immediate openings for Skilled Plumbers. Must have experience in residential new construction single family and townhouses. Requirements: - Valid driver’s license -3+ years experience -Tools relevant to trade -Ability to pass a drug screen -Ability to pass a background check -Safety minded Benefits: -Vacation pay -Health and Dental Insurance -401K -Disability plans email: Cindy@foley-plumbing.net
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Part-Time Seasonal Maintenance Worker
for the Town of Warrenton’s Public Works Department to perform semiskilled work, primarily landscaping duties and other maintenance duties on rainy days. Starting rate is $10.00 per hour, not to exceed 29 hours per week. A Town of Warrenton application is r e q u i r e d ( a v a i l a b l e a t w w w. warrentonva.gov). Send completed applications to: Town of Warrenton, P. O. Box 341, Warrenton, VA 20188 (18 Court Street, Warrenton, VA 20186). EOE
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Medical background, ordering supplies, inventory control, shipping and receiving, computer skills, knowledge of GPO, interpersonal skills and previous healthcare background are all a must. Organized and work well in fast paced and constantly changing environment of a surgical center. FT, M-F. Fax résumé: 540-829-8191 or email to 10MCasc@gmail.com
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Regional Teacher Recruitment Fair Sat., April 7, 9am-12pm
Lord Fairfax Community College Corron Community Development Center, Middletown, Virginia
**On-site interview included** Prior registration not required. Call (540) 868-7278 or visit LFCCWorkforce.com/Fair
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