Fauquier Times 03/18/2020

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‘Many... are going to be food insecure’ Food banks cope with increased need coupled with reduced supply

By Coy Ferrell

Times Staff Writer

Directors of local food banks are expecting a surge in demand for nutrition assistance due to the outbreak of coronavirus 2019 and the subsequent closing of schools and businesses.

Their efforts to alleviate the expected increase in need have been hampered by the reduced supply from local grocery stores; stocks of basic items have been depleted by those rushing to fill their own pantries.

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Fauquier Community Food Bank Carol Schumacher, executive director of Fauquier FISH, said that she “definitely” expects an uptick in demand for food aid, but she is confident that the organization will be able to do its part to meet that need.

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School division addresses community FAQs Superintendent: Governor’s decision to lift instructional requirements is a game changer

By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

When Gov. Ralph Northam waived attendance requirements for Virginia school districts, Fauquier County Superintendent of Schools David Jeck heaved a sigh of relief.

“It’s a game changer. Our planning all changed after the governor’s waiver came in.”

Northam announced Friday night he was instituting an attendance waiver. The waiver states that there will be a period of time during which students will not be required to complete distance learning assignments.

The state will waive the school hours missed during the governor’s order,

covering the closure until at least March 27, or whenever students return to school.

As a result of the governor’s order, any materials that have been sent home are to be considered optional

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Superintendent: Governor’s decision to lift instructional requirements is a game changer SCHOOLS, from page 1 blizzard in the 1990s,” Jeck said.

He explained what it means: “when we come back to school (as of now, that would be Monday, March 30), it will be as if we are coming back to school the day after we closed. It will be as if those days never existed. If he hadn’t issued the instructional waiver, we might have had to continue school into July.”

Jeck said that he and his staff had been struggling with how to provide instruction during the forced closure. Since so many Fauquier children don’t have internet service, computers or tablets, it would not have been practical – or equitable – to offer online instruction in an attempt to keep up with classwork.

Many Fauquier teachers created learning packets for their students.

But now, because of the governor’s waiver, there are no requirements to complete them. They will not be graded. “The situation has changed.

This really takes the pressure off of everyone,” said Jeck.

“Families can still use the schools as a resource they can take advantage of,” he said. “But there will be no expectation that teachers will send work home. We don’t require it.”

One of the FAQs on the school division’s coronavirus website asks: Where can we access additional resources? The answer reads: “Our staff has created this website to help our Fauquier County parents and students utilize Blackboard and Google Drive during the extended closing. Blackboard is Fauquier County's learning management system and where teachers are encouraged to share documents and resources. All FCPS students have access to Google Drive using their school Google username and password. The site also shares some non-technology activities to use with children.” The site adds, “Please remember that the use of these resources is optional.”

Jeck said he and his team are still going in to work. Among those still on the job are custodians, administrators, central office staff. “It’s just essential staff,” he said, “like a snow day.”

He assured that whether they are physically working or not, everyone – except substitute teachers and hourly cafeteria aides – will get paid. “This is an unprecedented situation,” he said. “We are going to make decisions in the best interests of our people, in the best interests of our kids.”

Fauquier County Superintendent of Schools David Jeck

Nutrition for students

One of the big questions that remains is how to feed children who were benefiting from free and reduced lunches at school. He said they are working with FISH to continue the backpack program that sends food home with children on weekends and during school holidays. But FISH doesn’t serve every school, he said.

One idea is to set up stations around the county where families could come and pick up provisions.

“Some teachers, God bless them, have already volunteered to deliver meals.” Jeck said they are still working on a plan.

FAQs

Jeck said that the school administration is working through questions from parents and employees.

“We are updating the FAQ section on the website (https://www.fcps1. org/domain/1251); as we have answers to questions, we will continue to update that section.”

Jeck said, for instance, that he is waiting to find out what will happen with SOL testing. He said, “Say we wind up missing a month of school.

That means kids will come back with just a couple of weeks before the SOLs. It would be unworkable.

If they took the tests, they wouldn’t be an accurate test of the students’ learning.”

Unanswered questions

There are some questions that can’t be answered yet – questions like “What about prom?” And “What happens to spring break?”

Those issues will have to wait until there is more information about when schools will reopen. “If a teacher asks if they can come in and take care of their classroom plants, those kinds of questions will be answered on a case-by-case basis,” said Jeck.

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Local health experts answer questions on testing for COVID-19

By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

As of Monday morning, March 16, there were 45 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Virginia; 408 people had been tested, according to the Virginia Department of Health website.

Dr. Michael Jenks, chairman of the Fauquier Hospital Emergency Department, said Friday that the number of patients at the hospital that had been tested for COVID-19 is in the single digits because so few people meet the criteria (See box below). “We are trying to adhere closely to the requirements for testing because testing supplies are so limited.”

He added that there are occasions for people who don’t meet the criteria.

“A dialysis patient who has symptoms, for instance.” He explained that a dialysis patient couldn’t self-quarantine for two weeks. “They’d have to go out for their treatments.”

He said, “It’s a problem everywhere, the shortage of testing supplies. That’s why we’re being so rigid.” He wanted the public to understand “our capacity to do COVID testing is limited.”

Jenks explained that the swabbing materials used for COVID-19 testing are the same as for flu, so “the hospital is not testing for flu unless that would change how we treat them.”

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“It’s a problem everywhere, the shortage of testing supplies. That’s why we’re being so rigid.”

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health director of the Rappahannock/Rapidan Health District of the Virginia Health Department, answered questions via email Friday about the state of testing in Virginia.

Q: What are the determining factors around having someone tested?

Is it a health department decision or a private doctor decision?

A: For the patient to be tested through the public health system they would need to meet certain criteria (See accompanying box.) since there is a limited supply of tests available at the state public health lab.

Any patient may be tested through the private lab route, if their provider deems it necessary. This testing doesn’t require approval from the health department.

Q: How many tests are available locally?

A: Testing is available at the state public health lab with facilitation from the local health department.

Testing is also available through the main, large private labs in the area -- LabCorp and Quest.

The testing is relatively complex so isn’t performed in a medical office.

The collection of the swabs is done at an emergency room or medical office

VDH guidance on COVID-19 testing Below is Virginia Department of Health guidance for physicians on testing for COVID-19.

Due to a limited number of tests available, testing performed at DCLS, Virginia’s state lab, is reserved for patients who meet VDH’s priority investigation criteria below. Doctors who have a patient who meets VDH criteria should contact the local health department to request approval for testing. For other patients who need COVID-19 testing, physicians may contact a private laboratory to ask about how to submit specimens for testing. VDH approval is not needed for testing at private labs.

The criteria for testing, as of March 13, include:

Person (including health care worker) who had close contact with a laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 patient within 14 days of onset and fever or signs/symptoms of a lower respiratory illness; Person with fever and clinically or radiographically diagnosed pneumonia requiring hospitalization and who tested negative for influenza and other respiratory pathogens on a respiratory virus panel on initial work-up and no alternative diagnosis; Person who resides in a nursing home or long-term care facility and who has fever or signs/symptoms of

a lower respiratory illness and who tested negative for influenza on initial work-up and a respiratory virus panel negative for all pathogens and no alternative diagnosis.

and sent either to the state public health lab or to one of the above private labs.

Neither the labs nor the health department will perform the swabbing.

Q: Do we know how many folks have been tested in our area?

A: Not many through the public health route, since not many people currently meet the criteria.

We do not know how many people have been tested through the private sector, but we do receive notice when those tests run through the databases we have for tracking. These will lag a few days in the system, so we don’t have an up to date count.

Q: Does Fauquier Hospital have any tests they can use?

A: The hospital doesn’t have testing capability. Only the two large referral labs mentioned above as well as the state lab have this capability. This is typical for any medium to large complexity test. This may change in the future.

Q: If someone believes they should be tested, how do they go about getting one?

A: Anyone believing they need testing should call their provider and inform them of their situation and their provider will proceed as indi-

cated. A desire to be tested may not translate into testing; it will be based on the clinical indication.

Q: Have local physicians been briefed on the requirements/procedures?

A: We have communicated with the large majority of the providers in the area, and have met with a number of practices, as well as the hospital, on testing, including testing criteria and how to wear appropriate personal protective equipment while collecting specimens. All have been sent CDC guidance on the matter.

Q: Can people go to an independent lab and get a test?

A: No. The collection of specimens is done at a medical facility, such as a doctor’s office or the emergency room.

Q: Are there different kinds of tests? Do we know that they are accurate?

A: There are a number of tests.

All have been vetted by the FDA to meet the appropriate sensitivity and specificity requirements.

Q: How long does it take to receive results?

A: Depending on the lab and current volume, between two and six days.

Q: What should people do while they wait for results?

A: To use a public health aphorism -- a reason to test is a reason to treat, or in this case, a reason to self-isolate or self-quarantine, depending on whether one has symptoms or not.

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Close contact is defined by CDC as:

Being within approximately 6 feet (2 meters) of a COVID-19 case for a prolonged period of time while not wearing recommended personal protective equipment or PPE (e.g., gowns, gloves, NIOSH-certified disposable N95 respirator or facemask, eye protection); close contact can occur while caring for, living with, visiting or sharing a health care waiting area or room with a COVID-19 case – or – Having direct contact with infectious secretions of a COVID-19 case (e.g., being coughed on) while not wearing recommended personal protective equipment.

NOTE: Virginia’s local health departments do not provide primary care and thus are not equipped to clinically evaluate patients with respiratory symptoms. At this time, local health departments are not providing COVID-19 testing.

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Old Town businesses rally during health crisis

By Coy Ferrell

Times Staff Writer

Many merchants in Old Town Warrenton are offering free “curbside delivery” for anyone who is uncomfortable leaving their vehicle due to concerns about COVID-19, said Cammie Fuller of Old Town Open Book.

Customers can call the store to place their order and have the items brought out to their vehicle.

“We are here for you during the corona[virus] outbreak and happy to help if you are concerned about venturing out — just let us know!”

Fuller said, emphasizing that stores are taking extra measures to disinfect surfaces and that customers can request employees wear a mask when bringing items out to their vehicle.

Zan Dial of Ellie’s Place said that the restaurant will process credit cards over the phone if a customer

wants to minimize physical contact. “Just let us know what your car looks like and where you are parked and we’ll bring [your order] out to you,” he added.

Warrenton Mayor Carter Nevill, who operates Carter & Spence, Ltd., said, "We are all taking extra measures to sanitize and ensure a safe environment — we’ve been sanitizing contact surfaces and doorknobs multiple times a day and have hand sanitizer at the counter.

"Our local independent businesses are depending on a degree of continued support during this emergency. They are adapting to and supporting social distancing and enhanced hygiene protocols so that they can serve the needs of the community and keep staff employed."

Nicole Guskiewicz of Deja Brew Café said that her business already offers free delivery to anywhere in Old Town Warrenton, in addition to pickup orders.

Cammie Fuller, owner of Old Town Open Book, prepares book orders for curbside pickup and home delivery.

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“We’re here and we’re open,” Fuller said of businesses in Old Town. “We are your neighbors.”

Some of the stores participating in “curbside delivery” include: • Carter & Spence: 540-347-9189 • Deja Brew Café: 540-680-2620 • Do You Dejavu: 540-347-7743 • Ellie's Place: 540-216-7810 • Framecraft: 540-341-0001 • Great Harvest Bread Co.: 540878-5200 • Molly’s Irish Pub: 540-349-5300 • Old Town Open Book: 540-878-

5358 • Sherrie's Stuff: 540-359-6314 • Studio Luxe Boutique: 571-3139788 • VonCanon General Store: 540216-3742 Claire's at the Depot, a restaurant located at 65 S. Third St. in Warrenton, will be closed through at least March 22 to dine-in guests. Curbside pickup will be available from 1 to 5 p.m., with a limited menu. The menu will be updated on Claire's Facebook page. Claire's may be reached at 540-351-1616.

Family farms offer alternative to empty grocery store shelves

By Robin Earl

Whiffletree Farm at 8717 Springs Road in Warrenton says that the family farm has plenty of food in stock. In addition to pastured chicken, turkey, eggs, pork and 100% grass-fed beef, Wiffletree also sells other food products, including honey, herbal tea, soaps, sauerkraut and kombucha.

The farm also offers a meat box CSA, monthly deliveries, whole and half animals, and bulk boxes. The website has more details at www.whiffletreefarmva.com.

Whiffletree is open Monday through Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Local grocery stores are having trouble keeping toilet paper and cleaning materials in stock during the COVID-19 threat; meat and egg shelves are bare as well. Potatoes, onions and soup seem to be in short supply at some stores as well. The stores are working hard to restock and many offer pickup services for folks who don’t want to venture into crowded stores.

But small local farmers who offer retail sales are letting shoppers know that they are open too, and they have plenty of food.

Hayfield Farm

The Hayfield Farm Shop (or Store) is located at 13039 Sillamon Road in Goldvein. Owner Dylan Butler and fiancé Erica Kondzielawa are not sure about the name yet. “We’ve only been open two days,” she said.

The couple has been selling retail meat and eggs since 2018, but just in the last week, put up some walls in a part of a garage to create the dedicated store. Beef, lamb and pork are for sale, as well as sausage and bacon. Many-colored eggs are available, and within two weeks, said Butler, they will have chicken meat available as well.

Eggs come from free-range chickens that wander the property. Butler said, “Happy chickens lay more eggs.” The eggs are multi-colored and of different sizes. The yolks are a rich, bright golden

Dylan Butler of Hayfield Farm shows off one of his freezers full of meat.

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Whiffletree Farm owner Jesse Straight gets ready to feed his chickens. color.

The little shop has a good stock in their freezers and is doing well. “Saturday we were really busy,” said Kondzielawa.

“The ribeyes go really fast,” said Butler. “We have trouble keeping those stocked.” Steaks that they received from the processor on Friday were gone by Saturday at 10 a.m., he said.

A fruit and veggie, meat and egg CSA package will be available in May, but those interested in receiving a box of fresh meat, garden vegetables and eggs can sign up now. Hayfield Farm also has some fruit trees and some blackberry bushes.

The meat sold at Hayfield is from their 50 Angus and Angus-cross cows, Yorkshire hogs and Suffolk lambs. The cows are pasture raised and grain finished. Hayfield Farm practices rotational grazing to nourish and protect the soil and keep the cattle on fresh, rich pasture.

Fauquier’s Finest processes their animals. “We have a great partnership with Fauquier’s Finest,” said Kondzielawa.

Butler added, “They are just 15 minutes down the road. We bring them the live animals and we get back individual vacuum-packed packages that are labeled and frozen. They are great.”

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Messick’s Farm Market, at 6025 Catlett Road in Bealeton, had a busy day Saturday, but still appeared fully stocked on Sunday, with plenty of meat, milk and eggs, as well as their fresh from the farm vegetables. The shop has other grocery items as well, like baking supplies, maple syrup and nuts and candies.

Messick’s also has a CSA offering, with various size boxes filled with vegetables and fruits.

The Café appears to have plenty of fresh-made to-go items and, of course, frozen custard.

Messick’s can be reached at 540-439-8900, and is open Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Pleasant Vale Farm

Pleasant Vale Farm, at 11032 Pleasant Vale Road in Delaplane, is a small family-run farm that raises pastured lamb, beef, pork and turkey.

“Our focus is on raising animals in as natural a manner as possible. Therefore all of our animals have 24/7 access to pasture, they do not receive preventative antibiotics or hormones, and receive only minimal supplemental feed in order to meet their nutritional requirements,” said Pleasant Vale’s Sarah Kate McDonough.

“We have had customers coming from Alexandria and Maryland. Each one has expressed how grateful they are to have the resource of locally raised food accessible to them,” she said.

More information can be found on the farm’s website: www.pleasantvalefarm.com and on its Facebook and Instagram pages.

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Stories from the trenches Residents share their coronavirus stories

By Daniel Berti

Times Staff Writer

Tasha Nelson’s 8-year-old son Jack has cystic fibrosis, a chronic lung disease that puts him at highrisk for COVID-19.

Nelson said the family has been isolated in their Manassas home for more than 10 days and are taking extraordinary precautions at the recommendation of her son’s specialist.

“Covid could kill him,” Nelson said.

When Nelson ventured out of the house to buy groceries last Friday wearing a protective mask and gloves, she said she was mocked by people in the grocery store.

“People were rolling their eyes.

Someone outright laughed at me,” Nelson said. “Another man said as I walked by, ‘Why are people overreacting?’”

Nelson said she was taken aback that people in her community were not taking the threat of COVID-19 seriously.

“The only way my son will survive this situation will be is if our neighbors and the rest of the community take this seriously,” Nelson said.

“This is my neighborhood that’s being affected, and people are still

not social distancing. It’s heartbreaking,” Nelson said. “People are still going to restaurants and bars.”

Nelson said she hopes her story will help people take the situation more seriously.

Charity Furness, director of Experience Old Town Warrenton, shared this story Friday: “Thursday evening, eight hours before we were scheduled to leave for our two-week vacation, [my husband] Steve received a phone call that a colleague in his office had tested positive for coronavirus. At the time, this person was one of 17 people in Virginia that had tested positive. We made the difficult decision to cancel our vacation and self-quarantine.

“The past 24 hours have been nuts.

Our suitcases still sit packed by the door. The kids are out of school for the next two weeks. Steve and I are scheduled to be off and we now just wait. Perfectly healthy, with our bags packed, we sit at home socially distancing ourselves and wait. It’s hard.

“We are in the midst of a worldwide pandemic. As humans it is our social nature to come together in times of uncertainty. It's called community. We live in a strong community where we come together to celebrate and support each other. Social distancing is not our nature. It’s hard.

“The community wants to come together to ensure no one will go hungry during this pandemic. We

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want to personally interact with our “Social distancing is hard, but it’s neighbors and let them know we important.” care and support them. The love Fauquier Times reader Christina and support looks so much different Fox had her own story to tell: “I went when you its recommended not to to Harris Teeter yesterday to do my physically gather. It’s hard. weekly shopping. The meat depart“As the days get longer and the air ment was sparse and I had a quick is warmer, we want to be outside play- moment of panic because of the way ing. We've had to postpone the soccer people are responding to this situation. season to help flatten the curve. As a I'm more concerned about the reaction coach and a parent, it's my instinct to to the virus than I am of the virus. say let's just get everyone together for a “I felt the need to hoard the rest fun team bonding party while the kids of the meat based on the limited play. It goes against my amount that was left. natural instincts to socially “The past 24 However, common sense distance myself. It’s hard. hours have prevailed. While I went “My job with EOTW ahead and got a couple of been nuts.” is to literally bring people CHARITY FURNESS extra, I stopped myself together; to create comfrom buying a ridiculous munity. The elderly are amount. listed as the most vulnerable during “… I asked the butcher about the this pandemic but I would argue that next shipment. He profusely apolosmall business ranks right up there gized about the situation and said the as well. The economy has taken a store employees were doing the best huge hit. We are told to stay home. they could under the circumstances.

As much as our community has ral- I don't feel store employees are getlied around other important causes, ting enough credit. On a side note, a we need to rally around our small very kind woman offered me a pack businesses. Order takeout. Try out of her toilet paper (she had four packs Old Town's curbside pickup. Don't of four). I told her no thank you since let social distancing kill your favorite a friend of ours brought us a couple downtown business. It’s hard. of packs the day before from another “The waiting game is difficult. county three hours away.”

What are we waiting for? This is Fox worries that hoarding is going something we've never experienced to leave the community’s most vulnerbefore. It is an invisible threat spread able at risk. “What about our senior citfrom person to person. It is not de- izens and other individuals on a fixed fined. It is not controlled. How will income? They can't afford to buy mass we know it is over? When can life go quantities of food and paper products back to normal? When do I unpack and can only afford to shop week to my suitcases? It’s hard. week.”

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Fauquier County declares local emergency Meetings canceled; facilities closing; residents urged to employ social distancing Staff Reports Monday, Fauquier County Administrator Paul McCulla declared a local emergency in Fauquier County effective Tuesday, March 17, at 9 a.m. The emergency was declared because of the “threat to public health and safety of the citizens of Fauquier County from exposure to COVID-19,” McCulla said in a press release.

“The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic constitute an emergency of such sufficient severity to warrant a coordinated response from various county departments, agencies and volunteer organizations,” said the press release.

The release continues, “As a result of the declaration of local emergency and in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Fauquier County is taking a number of precautionary measures to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 … We urge citizens to follow the recommendations of the CDC,

especially in regards to practicing good hygiene, social distancing and staying home if you exhibit flu-like systems. The measures provided below will help promote and enforce social distancing while still providing services to our citizens.”

The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will be holding a virtual public hearing on its proposed budget and tax rates on Thursday, March 19, at 7 p.m. Citizens may view the virtual public hearing via livestream by going to: https://vimeo. com/event/25618 and selecting the Board of Supervisors’ March 19 Budget Public Hearing.

McCulla said in the press release, “To have your comments read to the board of supervisors during the budget public hearing, citizens may email their comments to: budgetoffice@fauquiercounty.gov. Because of the directive to limit gatherings to no more than 10 people in one location, live citizen participation at the meeting location cannot be accommodated. Please participate virtually in this process.”

In addition, as of March 16:

All government meeting rooms are closed to non-governmental meeting uses, effective immediately.

All libraries are closed. Beginning Wednesday, March 18, the library will begin phone and curbside services at all library locations. Residents may visit the Fauquier County public library website for further details.

All Parks and Recreation programs are canceled. All rental of shelters and other park locations are also cancelled. County parks will remain open for passive recreation; however, all playgrounds and restrooms are closed and will remain closed.

Sheriff’s Office public events, off-duty staffing and car seat installation/inspection is temporarily suspended.

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 19, is canceled and all matters are rescheduled to its next meeting.

The Board of Zoning and Appeals meeting scheduled for April 2, is canceled and all matters are rescheduled to its next meeting.

In transacting business with the county, citizens See EMERGENCY, page 14

Food banks cope with increased need coupled with reduced supply FOOD BANK, from page 1 Store, said that donations from grocery stores were down by 70% on the morning of March 16, forcing the food bank to limit the distribution of some staples like bread, bottled water and frozen protein items. Shelves that are normally filled with bread loaves – an especially scarce item at grocery stores currently - have been mostly stocked with other items.

Some good news came on Tuesday afternoon; an anonymous donor gave $700 to Great Harvest Bread Company in Warrenton to bake loaves specifically for Fauquier Community Food Bank. That donation was quickly followed by another, $100 from real estate agent Tom Campbell of Fathom Realty.

Great Harvest owner Pablo Teodoro said that the bakery would make an additional 20% more loaves than the money would normally buy – which also applies to future donations -- meaning the donations from Tuesday would cover 40 loaves per day for the next 3 ½ days. He added that the food bank will be able to order specific breads and that the loaves would arrive at the food bank “very fresh.”

Ames said she expects a surge in demand for nutrition assistance in the near future. “The phone has not stopped ringing,” she said, adding that people most frequently call to ask if the food bank is still open. Others have called to say they don’t have enough food in their homes to make it through another week. “That’s terrifying,” Ames said. She added that older people are the “most panicked,” but she is also concerned about families with children who are impacted by school closings and job losses.

“I will stay open as long as I possibly can stay open,” she said. The food bank has taken extra precautions to this end: only one family member at a time is allowed to shop, and children have been asked to stay outside while their parents pick out food.

Ames said that she is concerned that the economic impact of the coro-

How to help Fauquier Community Food Bank

249 E. Shirley Ave., Warrenton fauquierfoodbank.org 540-359-6053 Pantry Hours: Monday to Friday, Noon to 4 p.m.

To receive aid, must be a resident of Fauquier County and meet certain income requirements.

Donation hours: Monday through Friday, Noon to 4 p.m.

Food donations are the priority, especially bread, bottled water, canned protein and canned pasta.

Financial donations are accepted on the website.

Fauquier FISH

24 Pelham St., Warrenton fauquierfish.org 540-347-3474 Pantry hours: Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to noon; Thursday, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to noon To receive aid, the only requirement is to be a resident of Fauquier County. navirus outbreak will severely increase the number of people who need nutrition assistance, some of whom might not have experienced that need before. “Many households are going to be food insecure,” she said.

Ames said that the best way to help is to donate food. “If you’ve got it, we can use it,” she said.

Fauquier FISH

Carol Schumacher, executive director of Fauquier FISH, said that she “definitely” expects an uptick in demand for food aid, but she is confident that the organization will be able to do its part to meet that need.

“It’s stressful times that bring out the best in people,” she said. “Most of the calls coming in have said: ‘What can I do to help?’”

Schumacher said that FISH has altered its food pantry procedures – like limiting the number of people inside at any given time – to better comply with

Financial donations, volunteers and food donations are all appreciated.

There are food donation drop boxes at: Fauquier FISH Food Pantry, 24 Pelham St., Warrenton and Marshall United Methodist Church, 8405 W. Main St., Marshall.

Food donation priorities: Cereal, oatmeal, macaroni and cheese, canned chicken, canned tuna, spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, cream of mushroom soup Visit the website or Facebook page for more information on financial donations and volunteering.

Community Touch

10499 Jericho Road, Bealeton communitytouchinc.org 540-439-9300 Food pantry hours: Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon Food/supply donations accepted (call ahead). Priorities are canned goods, meats, starches, cleaning supplies and hand sanitizer Financial donations are also needed; donations are accepted on the website. guidelines from public health officials.

“We are going to try to stay open if we can,” she said, adding that the pantry may be open an extra day per week to meet demand.

“The hard part,” said Schumacher, “has been ordering food from grocery stores” due to the stores’ own struggles to keep some basic staples in stock. “Most of the stuff we put out [on the food pantry shelves], we buy,” she added.

In addition to the food pantry, FISH runs a program called Weekend Power Pack. Students in Fauquier County who are considered at-risk of hunger receive a backpack full of food each Friday at school. The closure of schools through at least March 27 adds an extra – but not insurmountable – hurdle, said Schumacher.

She emphasized that FISH already has programs in place to distribute food to students during spring break and summer vacation, so she is confi-

dent that the Power Pack program will continue to be effective during the current school closures. “We do this every summer,” she said of the Power Pack program operating when school is out. “It’s not a new thing to do this, just kind of an awkward time.”

She added that students in the Power Pack program were able to pick up backpacks on Monday morning, and that they would have enough food to get them through this week.

She said that FISH is coordinating with the school division to ensure the Power Pack program could continue while schools are closed. FISH is also considering adding more distribution points for the program.

“The kids are going to be fed during this time,” she emphasized.

Schumacher said that financial donations are the most helpful contribution right now. Volunteers and donations of food are also helpful. She encouraged the public to follow the organization’s Facebook page for updates.

Community Touch

“This is affecting everything,” said Tyronne Champion, executive director of Community Touch, of the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. His organization operates a food pantry, a transitional housing facility, a thrift store and a daycare.

Champion said that he “definitely” expects an increased demand for food from the pantry. “We’re getting emergency phone calls during the week asking if they can come by and pick up food,” he said, adding that the food pantry works to accommodate these requests.

Beyond that, he said that he is concerned with keeping the day care open for the clients in transitional housing who rely on that day care to be able to work and keep on a path towards self-sufficiency. As of Monday, the day care remained open.

Champion said that food pantry’s services will be especially needed in the coming weeks, and added that donations of food, supplies and funds are needed and appreciated.

“We appreciate the community support. We’re all in this together, combatting the same thing,” he said.

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Fauquier Hospital announces new visitor restrictions

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Public areas

Also as of Friday, The Bistro on the Hill will be closed to all outside patrons coming in to have a meal. The Bistro on the Hill will only serve Fauquier Health staff, patients and healthy visitors accompanying patients.

CHRISTINE KRESS The Senior Supper Club, normally held Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Bistro, has been suspended for now, said Cubbage.

All activities and meetings scheduled for the Fauquier Health Conference Center rooms are canceled until further notice. This applies to any outside organizations, including support groups.

On Friday afternoon, Fauquier Hospital announced new visitor policies and other changes that are designed to stop the potential spread of the coronavirus. Hospital spokeswoman Sarah Cubbage said that the hospital is reviewing the situation every 24 hours and is keeping its coronavirus webpage (https://www.fauquierhealth.org/ coronavirus-covid-19-preparedness-information) updated with the latest information for the public.

She said the hospital is making decisions with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and in partnership with local and state health departments.

Visitors

The new Fauquier Hospital visitor policy states that everyone must be screened as they enter the hospital, either through the front door or the emergency department entrance. Visitors – those coming to see a patient or coming to the hospital for care -- will be asked a series of questions about their travel history, symptoms and contact with other sick individuals.

Cubbage said those who answer “yes” to the questions will be asked to see their primary care physician or to enter the hospital through the Emergency Department for care.

Cubbage reported on Tuesday that the hospital would add staff, physicians and patients to the list of people who would be screened at the front door, effective March 18.

Other new restrictions include:

Adult inpatients will not be able to have visitors at Fauquier Hospital. Hospice caregivers and families of patients at end of life are exceptions to that rule.

Obstetric inpatients will be allowed one designated support person during their stay. Children (except the new babies, of course) are not permitted in the Family Birthing Center.

Intensive care unit patients will be allowed only two designated support persons during their stay.

Emergency Department patients will be allowed only one accompanying adult; the amount of time that person can stay in patient areas will be The Senior Supper limited.

Club, held at the Minor or adult outpaBistro on the Hill tient patients requiring twice a week, is assistance may have one suspended for the designated support person. time being.

At The Villa

The Villa at Suffield Meadow, a Fauquier Health assisted living facility north of Warrenton, is restricting all visitors except home health care agency personnel, hospice workers and private caregivers.

PHOTO BY COY FERRELL

Fauquier Hospital announced closing and cancellations on Friday, March 13.

Christine Kress, MSN, ARNP, WHNP-BC, SANE-A, NEA-BC, chief nursing officer at Fauquier Hospital, said that visitors are not taking the new restrictions well. "They think we are overreacting. We've had a lot of angry people at our door. We are not popular right now," she said.

Fauquier Hospital inpatients, she added, seem to understand that the policy is for their protection, as well as the protection of the Fauquier Hospital medical staff. "Now that President [Donald] Trump has declared a state of emergency and the schools are all closed, maybe they will see that this is serious, and we are just trying to prevent the spread of this disease."

Kress also pointed out that the population of Fauquier Health inpatients and many of its visitors is one that is vulnerable to serious illness from COVID-19. "It's an older population, and one that is at increased risk."

Entrances

For the foreseeable future, all visitors and those seeking care must enter through the front lobby entrance or the Emergency Department. Front entrance hours have changed to Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. After 7 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays, all patients and visitors must enter through the Emergency Department

At the Fauquier Health Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

The Fauquier Health Rehabilitation & Nursing Center stopped allowing visitors.

Outside groups – churches, bingo, flower clubs, etc. - were told not to come to FHRNC as of March 11.

Notifications were sent via email to families and responsible parties, said Cubbage. All resident care plans are being discussed with families by telephone.

All facility-sponsored outings — movies, restaurants, shopping areas — have been canceled and the facility is strongly discouraging any outside trips by residents. Medically necessary appointments are still being kept, she said.

"We have spoken to each of our residents individually to explain the situation," Cubbage said.

The Fauquier Health Wound Healing Center and physician services

Fauquier Health also operates the Fauquier Wound Healing Center and two primary care physician offices, Fauquier Health Family Practice in Bealeton and Piedmont Internal Medicine in Warrenton. Kress said that the same screening procedure that is implemented at hospital entrances is taking place at each location. "We are taking care of everyone that needs care. We've had a lot of communication with patients," she said.

She added that clinic services and elective procedures are proceeding as normal, for now.

Supreme Court of Virginia declares ‘judicial emergency’ in response to COVID-19 Staff Reports Most court proceedings in Virginia’s circuit and district courts will be delayed for a period of 21 days following a Monday order from the Supreme Court of Virginia declaring a “judicial emergency” in the state.

In response to growing concerns about COVID-19, the Supreme Court of Virginia ordered that all “non-essential, non-emergency court proceedings in all circuit and district courts” be suspended and all deadlines extended for a period of 21 days. The order is in effect from Monday, March 16 to Monday, April 6.

All “civil, traffic and criminal matters, including jury trials, subject to a defendant’s right to a speedy trial, with the exception of emergency matters,” will be continued, according to the order. Emergency matters include, “quarantine or isolation matters, arraignments, bail reviews, protective order cases, emergency child custody or protection cases and civil commitment hearings,” according to the order.

The order also states that judges can use their discretion in “ongoing jury trials, and in cases where the defendant is incarcerated.”

All ceremonies, including juvenile licensing ceremonies will be

postponed.

In court proceedings that can’t be postponed, courtroom attendance will be limited to “attorneys, parties and necessary witnesses and members of the press,” according to the order.

For jury trials that can’t be continued, jurors who are ill, caring for someone who is ill, or are in a highrisk category will be excused or have their jury service postponed.

Individual courts are also allowed to make their own guidelines, according to the order.

A general administrative order for circuit, general district and juvenile and domestic relations courts in Fau-

quier, Loudoun and Rappahannock counties further states that attorneys should determine if anyone required to appear in the courthouse and who has symptoms of COVID-19 or has traveled internationally after Jan. 1, 2020, should seek a continuance.

The order also asks that attorneys “strongly discourage” the attendance of anyone who is not required at a court proceeding.

A “liberal continuance policy” is in effect for civil cases in the three counties and attorneys are being asked to take additional steps to try to reduce the number of people who are required to appear in court.

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We’re all in this together Since coronavirus precautions really took hold here on Friday, we know you are dashing into the store to buy provisions; you are burning up the internet trying to complete work assignments and maintain social connections; your kids are somewhere between thrilled at a two-week break from school and devastated because all of their activities have been canceled.

We are right there with you.

Literally.

Our front door on Culpeper Street is locked. Our receptionist is answering the phones between jumping up to let delivery people come in and drop their parcels.

Inside on Tuesday, we were still working, but starting today, working from home will be the norm. We’ll cover meetings remotely much of the time, but when we are there in person, we’ll be among the few who absolutely, positively, have to be here.

There’s good news, though. If ever we were prone to take for granted the trust you have in the Fauquier Times, any doubt has vanished over the last week.

When we put a button on our website to curate all the COVID-19 stories, you said thank you for making it easy to find the latest local news. When we began to list closings, cancellations and postponements all in one place, you shared your news with us, and we were able to share with your neighbors. We have received several notes saying how much that is appreciated.

The challenges we face now loom large, like the ones you face.

We want to be able to provide the news you need to navigate this crisis, to stay safe and healthy, to work and feed your family.

Please help us to do that by staying in touch and letting us know what you’d like to see covered. Since we won’t be seeing you at the planning commission meeting or on the soccer field for a while – and the curbside pickup line is not conducive to chit-chat – we are asking you to let us know what you are concerned about.

Our town, county and school officials are working hard to put new systems in place so they can keep providing the services we all need.

Is there something that isn’t working, or something that is working exceedingly well? Let us know.

If your neighborhood is working together to care for kids or hosting a fun Facebook Live event, let us know.

If your postal delivery person makes a point to check on an elderly person along their route, let us know.

Local businesses are going to have to get creative. Some are already using out-of-the-box thinking to provide goods and services to residents. If your business is trying a new approach, let us know and we’ll help you spread the word.

David Jeck, superintendent of schools, described the COVID-19 pandemic as unprecedented. That means that are going to be situations – for all of us – that come up that we haven’t planned for.

If we know anything about Fauquier it is that we are people who want to help. If you’ve got a problem, there is someone who wants to help you figure it out. Let us know about your challenges and your problem-solving techniques.

And course, if you have news, plain old news, not coronavirus news, we’d like to hear about that, too.

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Thoughts on how to help your neighbors during the COVID-19 health crisis Unprecedented times call for unprecedented actions, which we’re seeing through previously unimagined cancellations, warnings and recommendations. In the past several days, we’ve been faced with finding solutions to ever-evolving problems. With the health and well being of our residents at stake, we’re collaborating with partner organizations to help ease the increasing burdens people are facing.

So many people have asked how they can help, reminding me of the strength our community shows in times of need. If you are interested in learning what you can do, beyond following the guidelines of the Virginia Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control, consider these options: Stay in touch with neighbors through emails and phone calls to make certain the needs of others are being met. Social isolation is an issue in our society without the threats imposed by a pandemic, so needs will range from arranging to get food or medicine to simply offering your time for conversation.

Your area churches are finding ways to help the community, even without being able to gather as congregations. Email us at info@ pathforyou.org to share how your church is helping others as we try to get our arms around what efforts are already taking place.

Many have asked how they can volunteer. As requests for social distancing and self-quarantining grow, we ask that you check the PATH Volunteer Hub’s website – www. letsvolunteer.org -- social media, or with your church about nonprofits’ needs. Priorities will shift in many organizations, and balancing the health of you and your family with the needs of others is critical in these coming weeks.

Consider donating to the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation’s Now and Forever Emergency Response Fund, to assist those local organizations needed the most during this health crisis. The PATH Foundation is contributing $100,000 to their efforts and will continue to monitor their needs. The website for online donations is: donatenow. networkforgood.org/npcf.

Remember the food banks. It’s one thing to need money to buy food for your family, but another when food seems in scarce supply at area stores. Contributions to the food bank can make a meaningful difference to people unable to make ends meet, especially now. Last week, we provided initial emergency funds of $15,000 to Fauquier FISH and the Rappahannock Food Pantry in anticipation of increased needs for getting food for children out of school. We also gave $10,000 to the Fauquier Free Clinic to make certain their needs for supplies are met. The PATH Foundation staff is in regular contact with area organizations to stay apprised of their situations.

If you or someone you know needs help finding services, call PATH Community Link at 855-4955465, or email communitylink@ pathforyou.org. They have over 1,000 resources within their database, and they are able to offer assistance in both English and Spanish.

The strength of our country is our people, and that is especially true in our community. Our mission is to strengthen the health and vitality of our community, both of which are being tested. As you are able, I hope you will join in these community-wide efforts to find ways you can help.

CHRISTY CONNOLLY President and CEO, PATH Foundation

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SPRING SPORTS IN PERIL Athletes ‘heartbroken’ by coronavirus ban, 103 events postponed Stories by Fred Hodge

“It won’t surprise me if ...

VHSL ends up canceling the whole season.”

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The coronavirus pandemic is wrecking local athletic aspirations, as the Virginia High School League suspended all interscholastic competition last Friday until March 30 at the earliest.

The developments have left the high school sports scene in limbo.

Coaches cannot have face-to-face contact with athletes or use school practice facilities. Schedules could resume March 30, but will they?

“I would be surprised if it’s only two weeks,” Kettle Run baseball coach Ty Thorpe said. “It won’t surprise me if ... VHSL ends up canceling the whole season.”

“I’ll give you an example of how the kids are feeling,” said Fauquier High activities director Mark Ott. “My child (senior Zoe, a three-year softball letterman) comes home (Friday) night, and I’m sitting there watching TV. She comes in and starts bawling.

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“When you look at it from an a 17-18-year old’s perspective, this is their career. It’s hitting a lot of kids very hard,” Ott said sympathetically.

Liberty High girls lacrosse coach Amy Lacey said the sports shutdown came down during practice, and she toned down the workout.

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Athletic directors met last week to take some proactive steps. Several scenarios are now in place depending on how much time is missed.

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How many Fauquier-Liberty rivalry games will be wiped out this spring?

THE TOTAL SO FAR: 103 EVENTS MISSED A look at postponed events by Fauquier, Liberty and Kettle Run sports teams from March 16-28 due to the VHSL ban on sports due to the coronavirus.

FAUQUIER (35 total): Softball (5), Girls tennis (5), boys tennis (5), baseball (4), girls soccer (4), boys soccer (4), boys lacrosse (4), track (3), girls lacrosse (2) round-robin schedule in, that both regional representatives would be determined from the [postseason] tournament. We obviously won’t make up non-district games from the first two weeks.”

The best-case scenario is playing the entire district slate. The next option would be at least one trip through the league.

The original VHSL decree included the possibility of practice sessions based on upon local decisions.

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the Northwestern District member schools in the City of Winchester (Handley) and Frederick County (James Wood, Millbrook, Sherando) would close for two weeks, postponing all athletic events.

• Soon the county’s teachers were told in faculty meetings that Monday would be a teachers’ work day with no classes as the central office continued to evaluate the coronavirus situation, but practices could be held.

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LIBERTY (34 total): Baseball (6), girls soccer (5), softball (5), girls tennis (4), boys soccer (4), boys lacrosse (4), girls lacrosse (4), track (2), boys tennis (no team) KETTLE RUN (34 total): Softball (5), girls tennis (4), boys tennis (4), baseball (4), girls soccer (4), boys soccer (4), boys lacrosse (4), girls lacrosse (3), track (2)

“Practice will be very difficult for some because they do not have their own implements such as a shot put or discus at home.”

“Once he shut down schools, that ended the option of having practices as well,” Ott said. “For liability reasons, we don’t want any athletes on school grounds without supervision. If that happens, we have to run them out.”

Each school was opened for three hours Monday morning to allow athletes and the rest of the students to retrieve equipment, books, clothing and other items from lockers and classrooms.

Both Frye and Ott said they had no control over players’ holding impromptu workouts among themselves, but no coach may be present.

For now, the two-week pause would permit resumption of practice and games March 30. Several county teams are slated to play March 30, but that is unrealistic, Frye said, “We’ll probably have at least three days of practice before we play games,” Frye predicted.

If Fauquier County schools reopen March 30, the original calendar shows one week of classes before the April 4-13 spring break kicks in.

Normally, only the Kettle Run and Fauquier baseball squads compete over the vacation, playing in the annual Let’s Play Two event in Prince William County.

Virus fears move fast to wipe out high school sports In a span of less than four turbulent hours Friday, March 13, the athletic programs at Fauquier, Kettle Run and Liberty went from full speed to dead in the water.

The county’s three public high schools were wrapping up midterm exams for a late-morning dismissal when the first of several rapid-fire notifications happened. Here’s how it went down: • Local activities directors learned

“They don’t have anything else to do, so maybe they will play tennis.”

• Less than 20 minutes later, word arrived that Fauquier County had done an abrupt about-face and would close for two weeks until March 30. That notice also permitted athletic practices during the classroom hiatus, with possible events against non-Winchester schools.

• Less than 60 minutes elapsed before the next blow arrived as the Virginia High School League halt-

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ed all athletic and extracurricular activities until March 30. Practices still could be held because some school districts were still open.

• Mere minutes passed before Virginia Governor Ralph Northam issued an edict closing all public schools for a minimum of two weeks. His decision caused the Fauquier school system to call a halt to all practices during closure.

• Friday’s tumultuous series of announcements ended with President Donald Trump’s 3 p.m. declaration of a national emergency.

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Gold Cup moved to June 20 as horse world reacts to pandemic

By Betsy Burke Parker Special to the Times

Postponing the Virginia Gold Cup was a no-brainer, race officials say.

One of the nation’s most prestigious steeplechases and the region’s largest sporting event will now be June 20.

“This date allows other race meets to run before Gold Cup,” as on the normal spring circuit, said Virginia Gold Cup race chair and new president of the National Steeplechase Association, Al Griffin.

Though there are no known cases of the global pandemic COVID-19 in Virginia’s equestrian community, the horse world has been hard hit by cancellations of everything from the smallest practice events to the gigantic Gold Cup. The Kentucky Derby, horse racing’s other first-Saturday-in-May touchstone, has been rescheduled for Sept. 5. Baltimore’s Preakness Stakes is probably going to be run two weeks later, and the third Triple Crown leg, the Belmont Stakes, will likely move to an early October date.

The local point-to-point circuit has been fully abandoned after two races.

Rappahannock Hunt races opened the series on March 7, followed by the Warrenton Hunt Point-to-Point run March 14 at Airlie with world-class entries overfilling a 10-race program.

But the circuit’s four other hunt-spon-

sored races have been scrapped.

“These cancellations are unprecedented,” Virginia Point-to-Point Foundation president Don Yovanovich said, saying the March 21 Piedmont Foxhounds Point-to-Point he’s chaired for decades decided to cancel early on Monday, along with the Upperville club’s hunter pace.

The NSA spring calendar has been rescheduled into late May and June. The 100th running of the Middleburg Spring Races, originally set for April 18, will be May 30.

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“It’s the horses, and fans, that are the big losers,” said Warrenton sporting photographer Douglas Lees, twotime Eclipse Award-winner. “The horses might (compete) next spring, but they’re a year older, and this kind of time off, you never know.” rty executive director DiGold aCup M said the mass confusion has ane Jones been a major disruption. “Never in my life have I seen this kind of behavior, except when there was a snowstorm,” Jones said.

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Marshall residents, business owners speak against Main Street project

By Coy Ferrell

Times Staff Writer

There was a moment of levity during an otherwise tense citizens time during the March 12 board of supervisors meeting. “If there’s anyone who doesn’t agree with me, I hope that you continue to buy my product and eat my pizza,” said Giuseppe Dilisi, of Joe’s Pizza in Marshall, with a smile. “I’m a good guy,” he chuckled, to universal laughter in the packed meeting room.

Dilisi was speaking in opposition to the Marshall Main Street improvement project. The county is currently seeking bids for the construction phase of the project; a contract could be announced as early as this spring.

Seventeen others joined Dilisi during citizens time in asking supervisors to cancel the project, citing potential effects that would, in their view, be harmful to businesses and residents in Marshall: disruption in the flow of customers during construction, the narrowing of the Main Street by a total of 2 feet, and the 2 cent tax increase set to go into effect after construction commences.

On this last point, some speakers said that taxes would need to be raised, or the tax district expanded, to pay for the maintenance of the new sidewalks.

Perhaps the biggest applause line of the night came when Neil Corish, an engineer who rents an office on Marshall’s Main Street, said: “I like Marshall the way it is.”

About 25 people sporting blue “cancel the project” stickers filled most of the available seats in the meeting room, a show of force organized by the Marshall Business and Residents Association and Mary Wilkerson, the organization’s president. Wilkerson presented to the supervisors 126 form letters she said are signed by Marshall residents and business owners who support canceling the Main Street project.

Not everyone in attendance was opposed to the project. Four speakers voiced their support of the project and their confidence that Marshall residents and business owners would be able to overcome any difficulties during the construction phase. Three statements from Marshall business owners supporting the project were also read into the record.

Three supervisors – Mary Leigh McDaniel (Marshall District), Chris Butler (Lee District) and Chris Granger (Center District) – said they do not have plans to vote to cancel the project, a position they reaffirmed after the March 12 meeting. Holder Trumbo (Scott District) has recused himself from matters related to the project because he operates a business in Marshall. Rick Gerhardt (Cedar Run District) has not commented.

The project, which affects Marshall’s Main Street from just west of Frost Avenue to just east of Winchester Road, would move all overhead utility wires underground, expand and renovate sidewalks – thereby narrowing the street by about 2 feet from curb to curb - add crosswalks, improve signage and stormwater management and add trees and street lighting.

Funding for the project comes from several sources: $3.61 million from state and federal funds; $910,000 from donations and $583,000 from proffers (funded in advance by the county’s capital reserve). An additional $1.9 million comes from local matching funds: $545,413 from the county’s capital reserves and $643,272 funded up-front from reserve funds and to be paid back via an increase in the Marshall special lighting district tax, which would go into effect the year after construction commences.

The tax increase, which would change the rate from $0.005 to $0.025 per $100 of assessed value was passed by the board of supervisors in 2013 and would take effect in the calendar year following the beginning of construction.

Fauquier may add additional registrar offices

By Coy Ferrell

Times Staff Writer

Fauquier County will explore the possibility of adding additional registrar offices before the November general election. The study was prompted by a slate of new voting legislation passed by the Virginia General Assembly this year that now can be signed into law by the governor.

At a March 12 work session, supervisors and county administrator Paul McCulla discussed the possible need for new or expanded registrar facilities to meet the expected increase in demand, prompted especially by expanded early-voting

options and same-day voter registration.

McCulla said that county staff will study the cost of adding registrar offices in New Baltimore and Bealeton, as well as the possibility of renting a larger space in the Center District, and present their findings to the supervisors.

He said that another piece of state legislation, a bill that would allow voters to request a ballot and vote by mail, “may have a positive impact” on lessening the strain on the local registrar, but that further study was needed.

Currently, Fauquier County’s sole registrar’s office is located at 528 Waterloo Road in Warrenton.

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Town of Warrenton closes the WARF, Visitor Center State of emergency declaration prompted action to protect residents, employees

By Robin Earl The Town of Warrenton has closed the Warrenton Aquatic and Recreation Center at 800 Waterloo Road and the Warrenton-Fauquier Visitor Center at 33 Calhoun St. Town Manager Brandie Schaeffer said that although the Public Works Department at 360 Falmouth St. and the Police Department at 333 Carriage House Lane will continue to operate normally, both departments will be closed to visitors. Residents who require service or have questions may call Public Works at 347-1858 or the Police at 347-1107.

The changes follow the governor of Virginia and the president of the United States declaring a state of emergency because of the threat of the coronavirus. Schaeffer said Friday, “We’ve been talking about it for the last three to five days. We didn’t want to wait until we had disease transmissions.”

She added, “We are taking a longterm look at this. This is not a snowstorm that gives us a tough week.

We have been told that we should be prepared for this to last three to four months, up to a year. We want to be sure we can continue to provide vital services to our residents throughout.”

At this time, Town Hall will remain

open to the public; access will only be permitted through the front door.

“As the coronavirus has spread, we have learned one reliable lesson: that by taking decisive action early on, we can slow the spread of the disease and save untold numbers of lives,” Warrenton Mayor Carter Nevill said.

Schaeffer said in a press release, “We have implemented cleaning protocols established by the CDC and Virginia Department of Health. Town staff have been instructed to stay home if they feel ill, or if a member of their household is ill, or if anyone in their household has travelled outside of the country in the last 14 days.

“We ask that if you visit Town Hall, you follow the posted instructions to protect your health and the health of our staff.”

The release added, “For the most current information regarding the status of any town facility, service or event, please visit the Town’s website (www.warrentonva.gov), Facebook page, or call the main phone number (347-1101).”

For now, Schaeffer said in a follow-up phone call, there will no other effect on services. “We will continue to provide all essential services. Trash pickup will continue.

You will still be able to schedule in-

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The WARF will be closed for at least two weeks. spections,” she said.

She said that anyone who needs help with permitting should come to the front desk of Town Hall, rather than to the Community Development office downstairs. “We are relocating the Community Development permitting desk to the first floor of Town Hall. It’s another way to reduce employee interactions with the public. We are trying to keep everyone healthy and make sure the government stays operational.”

Schaeffer said there is a silver lining in this current health crisis. Employees who work at the WARF and the Visitor Center will be reassigned to do necessary tasks that the staff

has not had time to complete. The WARF will get a deep cleaning, for instance. And with town employees getting ready to move into the new Town Hall on Main Street, there is plenty of packing and cleaning to do.

“We’ll complete a needs assessment and reassign according to what people’s skills are and what needs to be done,” she said.

Schaeffer said that the WARF’s temporary closing will also provide the opportunity for those staffers to be crosstrained at other front desk positions.

She assured, “I have no intention of laying off anyone. I am 100% confident. There is plenty of work to do.”

Voters ‘strongly encouraged’ to vote absentee in town elections Local registrar frustrated at lack of direction from the state in face of health crisis

By Coy Ferrell

Times Staff Writer

The Virginia Department of Elections announced this week that voters are “strongly encouraged” to vote absentee in the May municipal elections due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The directive will apply locally to the May 5 town council elections in Warrenton, Remington and The Plains.

According to VDE’s website, voters may choose the reason “2A My disability or illness” on their application for an absentee ballot.

Alex Ables, the general registrar for Fauquier County, confirmed that any voter otherwise eligible to vote in an election on May 5 can utilize the absentee option, regardless of whether they were actually exposed to the novel coronavirus.

“Voters who choose the absentee option should do so as soon as possible so they can get their ballots in time to return them by mail by Election Day,” said the statement on the VDE website.

Voters must be registered to vote

by April 13 in order to be eligible to participate in the May 5 elections.

The deadline to request an absentee ballot to be mailed to you is April 28 at 5 p.m. Absentee ballots can be requested online or by mail, phone or fax.

More information about casting an absentee ballot can be found on the VDE website: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/ absentee-voting.

Ables expressed frustration at what, in his view, has been a lack of guidance from the state election department about how local registrars should handle elections during the health crisis. “Up until this point we’ve had no concrete guidance from the department of elections,” he said.

“It’s a mess,” Ables said of the developing public health situation and its threat to the integrity of upcoming elections, “and it isn’t going to get better between now and May 5. How does the state expect us to conduct an election when people are afraid to come to the polls for fear of exposure [to the virus]?”

Ables cited disruptions to the March 17 presidential primary elections in Florida, where according to news reports, some polling stations did not open. Ables said his understanding was that some registrars did not feel comfortable opening polls and thereby risk exposing the public to the virus. “I can’t say I don’t blame them,” Ables said.

“This is a fluid situation and [VDE] aren’t getting any clear guidance or leadership,” he continued, adding later, “In some respects we are in uncharted territory, but sometimes what you need is direct action. And we need direct action now.”

Ables said he wrote a letter to the state election department suggesting the May 5 election be conducted entirely by mail, but that the absentee provision is so far the only concrete guidance his office has received from VDE. “They’re basically just telling us, in a roundabout way, that we have to carry on as normal,” he said.

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Proposed county budget would add 15 fire and rescue workers

By Coy Ferrell

Times Staff Writer

The proposed Fauquier County budget for fiscal year 2021, which begins July 1, totals $357.9 million, an 8.2% increase from FY 2020. The budget includes a 3.6 cent real estate tax increase, which would make the overall real estate tax rate $1.030, up from $0.994. The average real estate tax bill would increase by $136.08.

The budget adoption process will continue this Thursday at 7 p.m. with a “virtual” public hearing; due to a recent directive from the president in regard to COVID-19 precautionary measures, the public will not be able to attend the hearing in person.

County Administrator Paul McCulla submitted the proposed budget to the board of supervisors late last month. Currently, the supervisors are set to adopt a budget on March 26, although supervisors have the authority to change that date.

One budget work session, originally scheduled for March 17, was canceled due to the state of emergency declared by McCulla on March 16. The current spate of closures and economic disruptions both locally and worldwide has added uncertainty to supervisors’ goals and priorities.

Speaking about the proposed real estate tax increase, Supervisor Chris Butler (Lee District) said: “My concern is how the virus is impacting folks with additional child care costs, impact on local small business and I am concerned [with] a large tax increase at this time. We all have to live within our means, and we need to tighten our belts in troubled times.

We see the economic impacts of this daily.”

Marshall District Supervisor Mary Leigh McDaniel declined to

elaborate on her thoughts on the proposed budget. “All I can say now is that I need to work with other board members to see where they stand,” she said, citing the fast-moving news related to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.

As the proposed budget stands currently, 1.7 cents of the tax increase would go toward the fire and rescue levy, which would fund, among other things, an additional 15 career fire and rescue staffing positions. The increase in personnel would allow for around-the-clock, seven-days-a-week, three-person staffing in Goldvein and 12-hours-aday, seven-days-a-week, three-person staffing at Lois and The Plains.

The remaining 1.9 cent base rate increase would be “primarily to fund commitments … for compression and compensation funding for the school division and county departments,” the report said.

Expenditures from the general fund would increase by $9.2 million to $198.5 million. The single greatest expenditure from this fund by far is the contribution to the school division operating fund at $95.9 million, 3% more than in the current budget.

On the whole, the school division operating fund would increase by 4.4% to $154.8 million. The school division requested about $1 million more, all of which would have gone toward salaries and benefits. In total, the school division’s budget would be $168.2 million, an increase of 4.9%. The majority of the overall increase comes from state funds, although local support would continue to fund 64% of the school budget.

Overall, the FY 2021 budget would add about 29.6 full-time-equivalent staff positions, bringing to 788 the number of county FTE positions and 1,904 FTE positions in the school di-

Veterans care facility could open in 2022

By Coy Ferrell

Times Staff Writer

Construction on a long-planned veterans care facility in the former Vint Hill Farm Station area is set to begin next month. The 128-bed Puller Center will be a state-operated nursing home for military veterans and could be ready to begin accepting patients in 2022.

Steven Combs of the Virginia Department of Veterans Services, which will operate the facility, presented updates about the project to the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors at a March 12 work session.

The facility, located between Vint Hill Road and McIntosh Drive in the Vint Hill Economic Development Area, will be organized into 16 “households” in an effort to make the setting “as homelike as possible,” said the VDVS presentation.

Three levels of care – skilled nursing, memory and short-term rehabilitation – will be offered at the center, which VDVS estimates will employ about 200 people.

Combs said that Fauquier County proved an ideal location for the facility, emphasizing that planners took into consideration the community surrounding potential sites. “You think of Fauquier County and what it has to offer as a community,” he said, “we don’t build in a vacuum.

We hope that [the Puller Center] becomes a center of the community, and that the community feels ownership.”

Combs told supervisors that the “amazing package from the Fauquier County Office of Economic Development … checked every box [and] really was hands down the winner.”

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vision.

The fire and rescue fund would be the largest recipient of new or expanded positions, with a net gain of 16.77 FTE positions in the new fiscal year. The sheriff’s office would gain two positions.

Capital Improvement Projects

The proposed budget includes a drastic increase in expenditures for capital projects. $21.7 million would be allocated from the capital improvement fund in FY 2021, an increase of 167% from the current budget.

The greatest portion by far, $15.7 million, would go toward school division projects. Utilities and infrastructure improvements would receive $4.2 million, and $1.2 million would go toward parks and recreation projects. The remaining funds would be allocated for fire and rescue, general projects and environmental services.

The five-year strategic plan, adopted by the board of supervisors in 2018, proposes a total $99.5 million in CIP investments from FY 20212025, with $15 million coming from cash funding. The remaining $84.5 million would be financed by debt.

During the five-year planning

More information

The proposed FY 2021 and draft FY 2022 budgets can be found on the county’s website at https://www.fauquiercounty.gov/ government/departments-h-z/ management-and-budget/currentfiscal-year/fy-2021/proposed.

Fauquier residents can submit comments on the proposed budget by email at bos@fauquiercounty. gov or budgetoffice@ fauquiercounty.gov; or by phone at 540-422-8360 or 540-422-8001.

The current budget adoption schedule (subject to change) March 19, 7 p.m., online only —“Virtual” Public Hearing, 7 p.m.; view at https://vimeo.com/ event/25618 March 26, 4 p.m., Warrenton Community Center – Board of Supervisors meet to adopt budget, tax rates, CIP for FY 2021-2025. period, $57.5 million would be allocated to school projects; $9.6 million for parks and recreation; $7.2 million for public safety and fire and rescue; $2.6 million for judicial administration. Of the $14.9 million allocated for utility and infrastructure, $8.0 million will go towards developing broadband infrastructure.

Fauquier County declares local emergency EMERGENCY, from page 6 are strongly encouraged to complete their transactions online or via the phone. Checks for payments may be placed in the mail rather than being paid in person or you can pay for services online. If you must visit a county department, please call prior to your visit. A phone directory can be accessed on our webpage at www.

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Staff is being directed to use social distancing as much as possible to avoid unnecessary physical contact and help citizens via phone rather than in person when possible.

The county has a coronavirus updates website at https://www. fauquiercounty.gov/government/ de p a r t me nt s - a-g /f i r e -r e s c ue/ covid-19-information

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Veterans care ‘Puller Center’ facility could open in 2022

million grant for the Vint Hill project from the federal Department of Veterans Affairs; the grant is matched by state funds, making the budget for the facility about $68 million.

“The challenge was,” Combs told supervisors, “because we were still on the list for VA funding, we had some pretty strict guidelines we had to follow.” Summarizing the design changes after the presentation, Combs said: “We were able to make a good design even better.”

Keys thanked the Virginia state government, and Gov. Terry McAuliffe in particular, for funding the project in full when the federal government did initially not step in, a measure Keys said prompted the federal Veterans Affairs department to move more quickly to fund longterm care facilities in Virginia and elsewhere. “Putting politics aside, at least he was fighting for the veterans,” Keys said of the former governor.

Holder Trumbo (Scott District), who represents the district in which the facility will be built, said simply during the work session: “I am very, very glad to see it going ahead.”

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VETERANS, from page 15 Bill Keys, the service officer for Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9835 (Warrenton) and VFW district 8, said that planning has already begun to provide amenities and resources for the Puller Center’s future residents.

“A lot of people in this area have a sympathetic heart for veterans,” he said, adding that VFW and other local volunteers plan to arrange donations of televisions, DVDs and books for the facility’s residents.

According to Combs, a combination of funding uncertainties and design changes delayed the start of construction on the facility, which was originally scheduled to be com-

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A digital illustration of what the exterior of the ‘Puller Center’ will look like. pleted in 2019.

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9476 WITHERS MILL WAY WARRENTON • $799,900

15241 RYLAND CHAPEL ROAD RIXEYVILLE • $775,000

This stunning 4 BR, 3.5 BA custom brick home is located minutes from Warrenton on almost 13 park acres. Gourmet eat-in kitchen with commercial grade stainless steel appliances, granite counters & stunning custom cabinetry.

Breakfast bar overlooks huge family room with built-ins & gas fireplace. Master bedroom with gas fireplace. Luxury master bath features his/her vanities & soaking tub.

Welcome to your lakeside paradise in Culpeper County! Located on over 22 acres this stunning 4 BR, 4.5 BA property overlooks spectacular private lake. Open concept living with main level master BR suite. Enjoy the gardens, hike, fish and enjoy the views from the lakeside gazebo, private pier, screened in porch or sunroom. This beautiful property is a must see!

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(540) 347-5277 25 S. Fourth Street, St 200 Warrenton, VA 20186 Licensed in Virginia

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Three bedroom, 2 level home situated on 6 acres in Broad Run. Home allows for one level living, also offers mostly finished walkout lower level. Three fireplaces, 2 car garage, mudroom, generator connection and much more. Outside enjoy large deck, in-ground pool, shed, stable and fencing. Convenient to commuting routes, shopping and dining. $ 549,000

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FORMER MODEL HOME

D.C. side of Warrenton . Open floor plan with Great Room concept.... fireplace, beautiful floors, kitchen island, handsome cabinetry, large dining area plus breakfast corner. 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, library, 2 car attached garage, Lower level rec room, walk-out level, rear deck, front porch. Great commuting access. $620,000.00

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First time on market. This original owner home is nestled in on 6.6+ acre wooded lot. You will be welcomed down the paved driveway off the cul de sac in this preferred Quail Ridge community.

Double story entry foyer invites you in to enjoy designer features and rich finishes throughout including hardwood floors, fireplace, vaulted ceilings in family room & master suite, expansive breakfast room off spacious kitchen complete with formal living & dining room and private office. Bright walkout finished basement area offers comfortable rec room , exterior deck and additional storage/utility area. Master bath suite offers relaxation zone with jetted tub, separate shower and double sinks.Appreciate the peace and quiet of country living in a well established community with the convenience to services and all locations for daily living. Complete with high speed cable internet service. $499,000

horse country on a 5.5 acre

wooded lot located in Hume within a private setting. 4

bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 level, 2 car garage, front porch,

nine foot ceilings, breezeway, room above garage. Granite in kitchen and all baths,

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Long & Foѕter, Realtors

FORMER MODEL HOME D.C. side of Warrenton . Open floor plan with Great Room concept....fireplace, beautiful floors, kitchen island, handsome cabinetry, large dining area plus breakfast corner. 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, library, 2 car attached garage, Lower level rec room, walk-out level, rear deck, front porch. Great commuting access. $620,000.00

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These property transfers, filed March 5-March 11, 2020 were provided by Clerk of the Court of Fauquier County. (Please note that to conserve space, only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed. The kind of instrument is a deed unless stated otherwise.)

Top Dollar Deal $2,200,000 in Scott District

Cedar Run District Aaron J. Kightlinger to Gerald Wardle, 2.8917 acres at 7640 Greenville road nr.

Nokesville. $406,000 Kirk Sackett to Jose Corral Rendon, 2.0391 acres at 10594 Brent Town Road, Catlett. $160,000 Lee District Three Flags Associates LLC to Trigon Homes LLC, Lot 180 on Falling Creek Drive, Bealeton. $73,500 Robert Earl Cover II to Cider Labs LLC, 1.67296 acres at 5344 Sumerduck Road, Sumerduck. $180,000 Ronald L. Malueg to Calvin B. Childress, 12171 Amanda Court, Remington. $300,000 Michael Straight to Rodney A. Scott, 1.7954 acres at 11564 Cemetery Road, Bealeton. $305,000 Victor O. Carter to Samantha Jacques, 5011 Godwin’s Landing Drive, Remington. $315,000 Main Street LLC to Ayat Investments LLC, 0.2518 acre at 102 Main Street and 0.1685 acre at 100 Main Street,

Remington. $137,500 Jacob M. Higginbottom to Daniel James, 6406 Beales Court, Bealeton. $320,000 Center District Robert Banks to Steven Nguyen, 28 Madison Street, Warrenton. $375,000 Winchester Chase Development LLC to NVR Inc., 0.1959 acre off Winchester Street, Warrenton. $165,000 Roger W. Miller Jr. to Joshua S. Linebaugh, 1.1975 acres at 7446 Ashley Drive, Warrenton. $579,900 Eric N. Hunter to Ashley N. Richardson, 0.2323 acre at 34 Warrenton Blvd., Warrenton. $299,000 Lillian Walker to Anna Stine, 0.14 acre at 408 Oliver City Road, Warrenton. $95,000 Wendy L. Gaines to Mary M. Nevarez, 230 North View Circle, Warrenton. $420,000 Dan Lee Hensley to Nicholas Anthony, 6348 Nordix Drive, Warrenton. $280,000 Daniel Morin to Brennan J. Kartchner, 6471 Lancaster Drive, Warrenton. $389,900

Scott District Elizabeth McCulley Oman to R. Taylor Cosby, Unit 203 at 6704 Holly Farm Lane nr. Warrenton, plus parking spaces and storage. $330,000 Brant F. Smith to Gilbert & Sons Farms LLC, 25.0001 acres at 4484 Lee Hwy. and 80.7854 acres at 6234 Pilgrim’s Rest Road East nr. Warrenton/New Baltimore. $2,200,000 Marshall District James W. Jones to John McNairy Graham Lanton, 10.5901 acres at 6263 John Barton Payne Road, Marshall. $615,000 Medici Investments LLC to Nicholas James Forsten, 7.9169 acres at 7348 Starry Skies Drive, Warrenton. $485,000 Bank of New York Mellon Trust Co. Na. Tr., to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 1.5570 acres at 7884 Wellington Drive nr. Warrenton.

Consideration: $10.00; Assessed Value: $755,900 NVP Inc. to James Capparelli, 9059 Stone Crest Drive nr. Warrenton. $570,000

Linda Lake LLC to Christopher Boucher, 20 acres on Hume Road. $200,000 Lexicon Government Services LLC to Nicholas Succop, Lot 12 off Rectortown Road; Lot 10, 0.2219 acre off Rectortown Road; Lot PRT 10, 0.3488 acre at 4019 Rectortown Road; Lot PRT 11 off Rectortown Road, Marshall. $370,000 Timothy G. Nojaim to Melinda Friend, 0.40 acre at 6322 Hopewell Road, The Plains. $521,499 Eric J. West to Nicole Merz, 7108 Shepherdstown Road nr. Warrenton. $539,900 Rodney A. Scott to Jean Daniel Mbakob, 6083 Mint Springs Drive, Warrenton. $539,900 Walter B. Russell Jr. to Bryan Frank Beard, 5035 Parkside Court nr.

Warrenton. $645,000 Fauquier Lakes Limited Partnership to Lakeside Homes LLC, Lot 26-A, Brookside nr. Warrenton. $200,000

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OBITUARIES Edna Dale Willis Gardner

Joyce Ann Ingram

Edna Dale Willis Gardner passed away March 7th, 2020 with complications from dementia.

Edna was born in Paris , Va. on September 1st 1929 and was one of 10 children.

Edna was predeceased by her husband of 43 years, Raymond R. Gardner. Edna & Ray were residents of the No. Va. area for over 36 years before retiring to Englewood Florida in 1985.

Edna received her degree in Medical Record Technology & served in the medical record field for almost 50 years. She was the Director of Medical Records at Northern Virgina Doctors Hospital and Greater Laurel Hospital.

Edna enjoyed bowling, biking and playing bridge. Edna loved studying U. S. History. She was a volunteer for “ Meals on Wheels” and Hospice of Englewood. She was a member of Paris UMC, Paris, Va. Friendship United Methodist Church, Falls Church Va., Immanuel UMC, Annandale Va. and Englewood UMC in Florida.

She is survived by her daughters, Janet White (Mark) of Marshall, Cheryl Szabo of Ashburn, son in law Gary Szabo of Leesburg, grandchildren, Jack White (Emily) of Front Royal, Patrick Szabo of Leesburg, and Ashleigh White of Front Royal and a great- granddaughter, Ella Claire White of Front Royal. She is survived by her siblings, Mary Smith of Farmington, Connecticut, M. Ann Jackson of Winchester, Sara Callahan of Woodbridge and James Willis( JoAnn) of Stephenson, Va. She is also survived by 19 nieces and nephews.

A celebration of her life will be held at Colonial Funeral Home on Thursday, March 12, at 12:00 noon.

Donations may be made to: Blue Ridge Hospice 333 West Cork St. #405 Winchester, VA 22601

Joyce Ann Ingram was born December 18, 1946 and died March 12, 2020.

She was predeceased in death by her loving husband, Billie Ingram; her mom, Eleanora Tapp Linthicum; her dad, William Linthicum; her daughter, Teresa Hale; and her brother and sisters, William Linthicum, Jr., Virginia Hutchison, and Margaret Smith. She is survived by her son, David Johnson and wife Loren; son in law, Billy Hale; the loves of her life, her grand kids, Dylan, David, Jr., Melissa and Melanie Johnson, Sara Fesko and husband Jonah, Taylor Hale; and great granddaughter, Audrey Fesko.

Joyce was a very hard worker. She worked for Giant Food for 31 years before retiring. She was always out at her brothers slaughterhouse wrapping the deer he cut. Joyce was always there to help anyone that needed it, she would never say no to anyone. She didn’t know what it meant to sit down and rest. Staying busy and working all the time made her happy, along with dancing and playing with the grandkids. Joyce had a huge heart so anyone who had the pleasure of knowing her knows what a big loss she is.

Family and friends gathered for a visitation on Monday, March 16, 2020 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Pierce Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA 20110. A funeral was held there the following morning, Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 11:00 AM. Entombment followed at Stonewall Memory Gardens, 12004 Lee Highway, Manassas, VA 20109.

Simple and Complex Estates

Donald Hoy Johnson Donald Hoy Johnson, age 84 of Endwell, NY passed away at his home on March 10, 2020. He was born on April 8, 1935 in Endicott, NY, son of the late Hoy & Flora Johnson.

Prior to moving back to New York in March of 2019, Don was a long-time resident of Catlett, VA. Don retired from IBM in Manassas, VA after a career of more than 30 years. Don had been a member of Battlefield Baptist Church and Triumph Baptist Church in Warrenton, VA. Don is survived by his three children, Betsy Johnson of Winchester, VA, Susan Coffelt & her husband Kelly, Jr. of Mt. Jackson, VA, and Scott Johnson & his wife, Pam of Warrenton, VA; two siblings, Alice Klossner of Vestal, NY and Harold Johnson, also of Vestal; nine grandchildren, Jeremy Day & his wife, Sarah, Jason Day & his wife, Robin, Benjamin Mountjoy, Joshua Coffelt & his wife, Heather, Katherine Coffelt & her husband, Derek Knott, Caleb Coffelt, Landon Coffelt, Justin Johnson & his wife, Lindsey, and Evan Johnson & his wife, Sarah; and eight great grandchildren, Vivian & Jane Lee Day, Josiah & Haven Coffelt, Bryce, Blake & Brantley Johnson, and Emma Johnson.

—In addition to his parents, Don is preceded in death by two wives, Sally Marie Johnson and Mary Louise Johnson.

The family will be accepting visitors at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA, on March 20, 2020 starting at 10:00 AM and followed by a funeral service in the funeral home chapel at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Stonewall Memory Gardens in Manassas, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Autism Speaks, 1 East 33rd, St., 4th floor, NY, NY 10016.

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

HEADSTONE PORTRAITURE This country’s earliest headstones were made of wood, slate, or marble, which gave way to today’s granite.

Not only is granite renowned for its durability, but the stone takes well to engraving, which preserves the deceased’s name, age, year or death, as well as other preferred words and descriptions. More recently, the art of monument design has been taken to whole new levels of detail with laser etching. This technology allows for the possibility of having the deceased’s portrait etched on the face of the headstone. If a picture is worth a thousand words, a gravestone portrait speaks volumes about the deceased and brings visitors ever closer to feelings of being close to their loved one.

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Ordering a headstone for your loved one is an important step in the healing process. The completed headstone is an everlasting tribute that can be cherished for years to come. If you would like to learn more about the services MOSER FUNERAL HOME offers, please call (540) 3473431. Our funeral home has served Fauquier County and the surrounding areas since 1836. We are proud of our heritage of service to the community.

We invite you to tour our facility at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. Ask us about our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY, just outside of Warrenton.

“I had a lover’s quarrel with the world.”

Robert Frost’s headstone epitaph

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

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OBITUARIES Horst Oscar Heisrath

Charlotte June Fauntz Charlotte June Fauntz, 93, of Warrenton, died March 8,2020 at Fauquier Hospital.

She was born June 9, 1926 in Hume, VA to the late Clement K. Brown and Amy Fewell Brown.

Survivors include a daughter, Cynthia Fauntz, and grandson Jesse Johnson.

She is predeceased by her husband Farrell F. Fauntz, and two daughters, Lori Gray and Sharon Johnson.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

James D’Alessandro It is with great sadness that the family of James D’Alessandro announces his passing on March 14, 2020 at the age of 65. James is lovingly remembered by his family, his Castleton family, and many friends. He is predeceased by his parents John and Ruth D’Alessandro.

He is survived by his brothers John and David and his sisters Sara and Ruth. James is also survived by his daughter Becky and grandsons Jacob and Nathan A memorial service in memory of James will be held on Saturday March 21, 2020 at 1:00 pm at the Forest Grove Baptist Church, 258 Forest Grove Road, Amissville, VA 20106.

For anyone who wishes to make a memorial donation in Jim’s memory, please make it to the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL). The address is P.O. Box 376, Amissville, VA 20106.

Elder Lindsay O’Neil Green Elder Lindsay O’Neil Green, 81, of Amissville, VA, passed March 12, 2020, at his residence. He was born September 4, 1938.

Elder Green was an honorably discharged U.S. Air Force veteran. He was the current pastor of Mt. Morris Baptist Church, Hume, VA for many years and the former pastor of the Trough Hill Baptist Church in Crest Hill also for many years. He was also the former owner and operator of Lindsay’s and Mow and Hoe. Elder Green is survived by his wife, Reva Carter Green of Amissville, VA; one sister, Maxie V. Brown of Amissville, VA; one brother, Daniel C. Green, Sr. of Hume, VA; two step-sons, Arthur Carter, IV of Ft. Mill, SC, Daniel Carter of Purcellville, VA; and three step-grandchildren.

On line condolences can be posted as well as a Home Going service date will be updated in the coming weeks at www.joynesfuneralhome. com

Horst Oscar Heisrath, 86 of Warrenton died March 13, 2020 at Commonwealth Senior Living in Charlottesville.

He was born December 19, 1933 in East Prussia to the late Oskar and Frieda Heisrath.

He is predeceased by his wife Anneliese Martha Heisrath.

He is survived by his children Martin Heisrath, Edgar D. Heisrath, Janet Heisrath – Evans, and Karen Heisrath- Suter, and one sister Orpha Ahlers, in addition 5 grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Friday, March 20, 2020 from 7 to 8 PM at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, VA , 20186.

A Funeral will be held Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 10 AM at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 6194 Dumfries Road, Warrenton, VA 20187.

Interment will follow at Bright View Cemetery, 8265 Lunsford Road, Warrenton.

Online condolences may be made at moserfuneralhome.com

Carl Aldrich, Jr. Carl Aldrich, Jr. age 84 of Locust Grove, VA passed away on March 9th, 2020.

He was born in Bristol, Vermont. He graduated from Bristol High School. He went to Florida Southern University where he was in the ROTC and served in the National Guard as a member of the Air Force.

After he left the service he was a farmer in Bristol, VT. After a career in farming, he then worked at IBM until his retirement in 1987. His retirement was short lived. He enjoyed a 3rd career at George Mason University as a supervisor of grounds management. He retired for a second time and found his passion as a builder of homes. He has built several homes in the Northern VA area.

Carl Aldrich leaves behind his devoted and loving wife of 49 years, Peggy Aldrich. He also leaves his daughter, Julie Aldrich Rickis and her husband, Jesse Rickis; his son, Carl Aldrich III, and his wife, Angela Aldrich; and his beloved Australian Shepherd Thomas Magnum Aldrich.

He was predeceased by his parents, Carl and Katherine Aldrich and his brothers Bill and Bud Aldrich.

He loved his family, the Red Sox, Muhammad Ali and animals. Carl will always be remembered for his generosity, sense of humor and gentle spirit. He was known to his family as Mr. Positive. He was much loved and will be deeply missed by all.

A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Fredericksburg, VA. Interment will follow the mass.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Orange County Animal Shelter 11363 Porter Rd. Orange, VA 22960, in memory of Carl Aldrich.

Online guestbook available at johnsoncares.com.

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

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2BR, 1BA plus extra space. Deck, fenced yard. $1500/mo. Call/ text 540-222-2530

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Corner of Main St, Old Twn Warrenton, 3 rms, 1BA, most utils. $1500/ mo. Anne Hall, Long & Foster.

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Castleton area, wooded lots, 10-15 acs each, $100K each 540-937-5160

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Commercial — Rentals Vint Hill Technology Campus. Two 3600 square foot buildings, one with a fenced rear storage area. Individual offices or full building availability. Excellent access to Rte. 29 and I-66. Call Albert Shotwell of Thomas & Co. Realty Advisors 703-906-3613.

Pets

Business Services

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Brian´s Tree Service.

LICENSED, INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES. Tree removal, trimming, deadwooding, stump removal, lot clearing.

Senior discounts 540-937-4742 or 540-222-5606 G R AV E L : A L L PROJECTS. Topsoil; fill dirt; mulch. No job too small.540-8254150; 540-219-7200 GUTTERS, FREE ESTIMATES.Jack´s Seamless Gutters.

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

Hagan Build & Design. Specializing in basements but we do it all!

540-522-1056.

Free estimates, licensed and insured.

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

703-582-0439 JENKINS EXCAVATING & LOGGING. Free Estimates, Class A Contractor, Commercial, Residential. Demolition, land clearing, site prep, roads, drives. 540-661-0116 Miller´s Tree Servic, complete tree service. Renoval, mulching, storm damage, bucket truck, firewood.

540-222-2089 North´s Custom Masonry. Retaining walls, stone work, patios, repoint ing brick, chimneys, driveways.

540-533-8092 North´s Tree Service & Landscaping. Complete tree service. All phases of landscaping.

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N U T T E R S PA I N T I N G & SERVICES Call Erik, 540-522-3289 POTOMAC WINDOW CLEANING. Inside & out, By hand. Power W a s h i n g .

703-777-3296 Licensed, insured, bonded

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Homeschoolers of Bealeton (HOB) is a support system for homeschooling families located in Bealeton, Virginia and serving Fauquier County and the surrounding areas. Members are invited to share their ideas, events, achievements, support, encouragement and resources.

Fill out our membership request by following this link: https://www. homeschool-life.com/2176/signup

FOOD PANTRY 2nd & 4th Sundays

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

Legal Notices ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ017801-01-00 FAUQUIER COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re ACOSTA, KEYLOR GAEL The object of this suit is to: ESTABLISH SOLE LEGAL AND PHYSICAL CUSTODY OF ACOSTA, KEYLOR GAEL It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) JOHN DOE appear at the above-name Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/05/2020 10:30 PM C. Bawkey, Deputy Clerk

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1967 Camaro – 1st gen, 1st year. $15,000 Call Nate for details 540-905-2112

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540-214-8065 Classic 2005 CHEVY IMPALA, good cond, runs great, new tires, clean, JVC bluetooth stereo, 180K mls, $3500 OBO. Julian 240-350-0831, 323-710-7575

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2006 Ford F150 Black Short Bed Manual 149,000 Inspected Good Condition $3000 obo 434-409-6151

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YANG’S EBEN EZER LLC Trading as: A MARKET & DELI 12209 James Madison St, Remington, Fauquier, Virginia, 22734-2145 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY For a Wine and Beer Off premises, Keg Permit license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.

Dongchool Yang 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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8393 Meetze Road, Warrenton, Fauquier, Virginia 20187-4340 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) for a Wine & Beer On Premises and Mixed beverage Restaurant license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.

Jake Turner - Managing Director 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.

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Bids & Proposals Fauquier County has the following solicitation available on their website, www.fauquiercounty.gov click on Bids and Proposals: IFB 06-20sm, Salem Avenue Extension Revenue Share Project, soliciting sealed bids from VDOT prequalified Contractors to construct the Salem Avenue Extension in Marshall, VA. This project is funded by Revenue Share funds administered by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) under VDOT Project No. 1006-030-R15, UPC 108719, and Fauquier County funds.

There will be no pre-bid for this project; IFB and Plan Sets, which include Project Specifications, available on the Bids and Proposals website via links provided. Sealed bids due by 2:30 p.m . April 7, 2020.

Contact susan.monaco@ fauquiercounty.gov

Legal Notices ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ017800-01-00 FAUQUIER COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re ACOSTA, LOHANY DANIELA The object of this suit is to: ESTABLISH SOLE LEGAL AND PHYSICAL CUSTODY OF ACOSTA, KEYLOR GAEL It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) OSCAR AMANDO MARTINEZ appear at the above-name Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/05/2020 10:30 PM C. Bawkey, Deputy Clerk ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ017802-01-00 FAUQUIER COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re NUNEZ, ELMER GABRIEL The object of this suit is to: ESTABLISH SOLE LEGAL AND PHYSICAL CUSTODY OF NUNEZ, ELMER GABRIEL It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) DINA SUYAPA NUNEZ ESPINOSA appear at the above-name Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/05/2020 10:30 PM C. Bawkey, Deputy Clerk ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ017761-01-00 FAUQUIER COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re GONZALES GOMEZ, GUSTAVO ADOLFO The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY AND MAKE FACTUAL FINDINGS RELEVANT TO SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUBENILE STATUS It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) EULALIO GONZALES & MARGOTH ALEJANDRIA GOMEZ HERRERA appear at the above-name Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/05/2020 1:30 PM C. Bawkey, Deputy Clerk

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TRUSTEE SALE 140 W. Shirley Avenue, Warrenton, Virginia 20186, Fauquier County Parcel Identification Number (PIN) 6984-12-5485-000 In execution of a Deed of Trust (“Deed of Trust”) in the original principal amount of $300,000.00, dated September 20, 2018, recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Fauquier County, Virginia, in Deed Book 1582, at Page 416-419 (Doc ID No. 008331740004, File# 2018-00008001), default having occurred in the payment of the Deed of Trust Note (“Note”) thereby secured and at the request of the holder of said Note, the undersigned Trustee will on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. (EST) at the Culpeper Street entrance to the FAUQUIER COUNTY CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE, located at 40 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia, offer for sale at public auction, the real property described in said Deed of Trust, with all improvements thereon, located at the above address and more particularly described as follows: Fauquier County PIN 6984-12-5485-000 (140 W. Shirley Avenue, Warrenton, Virginia 20186) All that certain lot or parcel of land with all the improvements thereon situate, lying and being near (now in) the corporate limits of the Town of Warrenton, Center Magisterial District, Fauquier County, Virginia, in Kennedy’s Lane (called on plat Johnson’s Lane) and extending to Bypass #15 and #29 adjoining the properties of James Ashley Pearson and Ella Myrtle Pearson, Jessup Trust Fund and Randolph H. Carter and containing by survey made by Fred Bartenstein S.F.C., dated March 28, 1950, 0.643 of an acre, more or less, said plat being of record in Deed Book 171 at Page 429; LESS AND EXCEPT that portion of the property conveyed to the Commonwealth of Virginia as recorded in Deed Book 779 at Page 658 among the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Fauquier County, Virginia.

TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of ten percent (10%) of the purchase price, in cash or by certified check, will be required at the time of sale with settlement occurring within fifteen (15) days from the date of sale; otherwise, the Trustee may forfeit the deposit. Sale is subject to post sale confirmation that the borrower did not file for protection under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code prior to the sale. Purchaser shall pay for all recording charges, revenue tax, settlement fees, and all costs of conveyance, which will be by special warranty deed. At settlement, the balance of the purchase price, over and above the retained deposit, will be due in cash or equivalent immediately available funds; otherwise, the Trustee reserves the right to forfeit the deposit and apply the same first to the expenses of the sale and the balance, if any, on the Note secured by the aforesaid Deed of Trust, and advertise and sell the property at the risk of cost of the defaulting purchaser; or without forfeiting the deposit, the Trustee may avail himself of any legal or equity rights against the defaulting purchaser. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale.

Lawson and Silek, P.L.C., Trustee FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph F. Silek, Jr., Esq. Joseph F. Silek, Jr., P.C. 43 Chester Street, Front Royal, Virginia 22630 540-635-9415

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