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Criminal complaint in stabbing death of Kelly Gray details alleged conspiracy to murder Melody Glascock faces a fourth charge of soliciting to murder

By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

All three defendants charged with conspiring to kill Kelly Gray of Bealeton on June 18 appeared in

General District Court – via video feed – for the first time Monday morning. The criminal complaint in the case states that after first asking someone else to commit the murder, Melody Dawn Glascock stabbed Kelly Gray to death at her home on Village Center Drive in Bealeton, accompanied by James Samuel Embrey and his mother Maria Dawn Embrey.

Glascock, 54, of Linden is charged with first degree murder, destroying evidence, conspiracy to commit murder and soliciting to murder.

Maria Embrey, 40, and James Embrey, 20, both of Stephens City, have been charged with conspiring to commit murder.

The criminal complaint begins, “The Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office received information from a

concerned citizen that Melody Glascock contacted them on June 18 and asked them to commit the murder of Kelly Gray by stabMELODY DAWN bing. The conGLASCOCK cerned citizen declined the offer and reported the incident to law enforcement” after the first report of See MURDER, page 4

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Republican Senate primary candidate Thomas Speciale speaks to Fauquier County Republican Committee volunteers outside Auburn Middle School near New Baltimore.

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Major Tim Carter of the Warrenton Police Department helps Leia Dolin put a mask on her stuffed animal before vigil begins. Dolin’s mother, Morgan Geddis, is standing behind them along with Warrenton Police Chief Mike Kochis.

More than 100 people attend the first ‘vigil for action’ Saturday morning

By Coy Ferrell

Times Staff Writer

It was simple and mostly quiet. About 120 people gathered Saturday morning on sidewalks around Courthouse Square in Warrenton to promote four messages: black lives matter, listen to stories, call your legislators, and – most importantly – vote.

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Unlike previous demonstrations in recent weeks, there was no chanting of slogans. Besides a brief address and a prayer at the beginning of the event, there was little talking at all, except among participants.

For about a half an hour, participants spread out along sidewalks waving at passersby and holding up

Voters around Virginia went to the polls Tuesday to choose party nominees for U.S. Congress. A total of 5,388 Fauquier County residents, 10% of registered voters, participated in-person in three primary elections: the Republican Party primary for U.S. Senate and Democratic Party primaries for the 1st and 5th U.S. Congressional Districts.

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El Toro building could be demolished this month

By Coy Ferrell

Times Staff Writer

The former El Toro building on Shirley Avenue in Warrenton could be demolished by the end of the month, according to the building’s owner, Wilson Chu. The building was damaged in a November 2018 fire and was subsequently condemned by town officials.

Chu, who also owns China Jade restaurant in Warrenton, said that he is waiting for utility companies to finish mapping the underground gas pipes and electrical lines around the building. The structure will be demol-

ished as soon as possible after that work is finished, he said.

In December 2018, members of the Warrenton Town Council voted to fund a new fire inspector/code enforcement position.

Town Councilman Brett Hamby (Ward 3) told fellow council members at the time: “We’ve had a fire on Main Street, El Toro (restaurant), Academy Hill … It’s been a pretty busy year within town limits. There’s a lot of inspections that need to get done and with the current staff … it’s hard to fit in fire inspections.”

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Neal Kaufman, an Opal Precinct elections officer, stands in front of voting booths at Liberty High School in Bealeton.

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Gade, Webb and Rashid win primaries in Tuesday elections PRIMARIES, from page 1

(As of 9:45 p.m. Tuesday night, absentee ballots in Fauquier County had not been counted; the Fauquier numbers in this story reflect only ballots cast in-person Tuesday.)

According to unofficial results from the Virginia Department of Elections, Daniel Gade won the GOP Senate primary, Cameron Webb won the Democratic Party coning school. Developed on the test for the 5th Congressional District and former Hitt family estate, the Qasim Rashid will be the democratic nomschool incorporated early 20th inee in the 1st District. century buildings into a campus Republican Party that also included new academic primary for U.S. Senate buildings and athletic facilities, With 99% of precincts reporting, Gade, according to the statement. of Alexandria, is his party’s nominee after In the 1990s, the school winning Tuesday’s statewide primary electransitioned into a co-ed day tion with 67% of the vote, defeating two school, eventually becoming other candidates. He received 67% of the Middleburg Academy in 2009. 3,300 votes cast in Fauquier County.

Approximately 2,000 stuGade served in the George W. Bush addents have graduated from the ministration and is a retired Lt. Col. in the school throughout its history, U.S. Army; he is currently a professor at according to the statement.

American University. After a 2004 combat Moving forward, the board injury that required the amputation of his of trustees said in a statement right leg, Gade has been a nationally recogthat it is hoped that the acad- nized advocate for disabled military veteremy’s property will contin- ans. His candidacy was endorsed by State ue to be used for educational Sen. Jill Vogel, whose district includes Faupurposes. Board members are quier County. currently considering inquiGade will face incumbent Sen. Mark ries from interested parties, Warner, a democrat, in the November genbut do not yet know what the eral election. Warner has held the Senate property’s future will hold. seat since 2009 and did not face a primary “While this decision has challenge this year. been very difficult for all of us, we are hopeful that everyone’s Democratic Party primary lasting memories of the Mid- for the 5th Congressional District With 99% of precincts reporting, Webb, dleburg Academy community can be of the joyous moments, of Charlottesville, will be the democratic personal growth and enduring nominee for the 5th District seat after defriendships,” Hoover said. feating three other candidates; he received

Middleburg Academy will not reopen in the fall Staff Reports Facing declining enrollment, an increase in financial aid requests and the economic implications of the coronavirus pandemic, the Middleburg Academy Board of Trustees announced Wednesday that the 55-year-old Catholic private school will not reopen for the fall. The school is located at 35321 Notre Dame Lane in Middleburg.

Closing the academy was an incredibly difficult decision for the board to make, board chairman Michael Hoover said in a statement on the school’s website.

“We are particularly sorry for the returning students who will not have the opportunity to graduate from Middleburg Academy,” Hoover said. “We are also saddened for the loss of a passionate and very talented faculty and staff, whom we will continue to support as they transition to new opportunities.”

The school’s history stretches back to 1965, when it was founded as Notre Dame Academy, an all-girls Catholic board-

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With 98% of precincts reporting, Rashid, of Stafford, is the democratic nominee for the 1st District seat, receiving 53% of the total vote Tuesday; he received 51% of the 318 ballots in Fauquier County. He defeated Vangie Williams, who in 2018 was the democratic nominee for the same seat.

The 1st District includes Bealeton and the southern tip of Fauquier County; it stretches east to the Chesapeake Bay and as far south as Williamsburg.

Rashid is a human rights lawyer and author. He ran unsuccessfully for a state senate seat in 2019. His Republican opponent in November will be incumbent Rep. Rob Wittman, who has held the seat since 2007.

Wittman did not face a primary challenge this year.

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A practicing physician and professor at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, Webb’s campaign was boosted recently by a series of high-profile endorsements, including those from Sen. Kamala Harris, Rep. John Lewis and Rep. Ayana Pressley.

Leslie Cockburn, the democratic nominee for the same seat in 2018, also endorsed Webb.

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Town Council announces Independence Day -- socially distant -- parade and fireworks Porter Gaier, is the executive director of the Turn the Mill Around Campaign.

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Chapman-Beverley Mill to feature July 4th light show

By John Toler

Special to the Fauquier Times

From June 26 to July 6, local residents and travelers along Interstate 66 and Route 55 east of The Plains will experience a rare treat as they pass the Chapman-Beverley Mill in Thoroughfare Gap. The walls of the historic structure will be lighted from sundown to sunrise with red, white and blue LED spotlights; it’s a project being undertaken by the Turn the Mill Around Campaign, owners of the mill, as a way to celebrate Independence Day and kick off 2020 fundraising efforts.

The mill was burned in October 1998, shortly before ownership of the historic structure on the Fauquier-Prince William County line passed to a foundation that would preserve it as a working museum.

Gutted to its stone walls, it seemed likely that what remained would have to be demolished. But the Turn the Mill Around Campaign, a 501(c)3 corporation made up of local preservationists and history lovers, was quickly organized. Plans were made for the preservation of what survived.

Later, the Turn the Mill Around Campaign developed a master plan incorporating visitor trails, interpretive signage and other assets to create an educational site. Recent improvements have included the installation of temporary bathrooms, road improvements and parking facilities and ADA compliant access.

Warrenton holiday refuse schedule

The town of Warrenton has announced its refuse collection schedule for the week proceeding the July 4th holiday.

• Monday, June 29: Regular refuse collection • Tuesday, June 30: Regular refuse

Porter Gaier of Orlean was recently appointed executive director of the Turn the Mill Around Campaign.

“The structure itself is secure, and now the fun part starts,” she explained.

“Things like getting the stones repointed so we can put on a new water wheel, getting the head races back up so we can have water come back up to the building, and getting the iconic gables lost in the fire back on.”

Central to securing these improvements is developing a partnership with the community. Gaier sees the mill, which dates back to 1742, as an active archeological site that could be used for events, tours, lectures and art classes.

“It’s such a treasure… we want to share it with everybody,” she added, noting that for more than 150 years the Chapman-Beverley Mill played a significant role in the agricultural, industrial and economic growth of the entire area.

“I planned the light display to reignite curiosity about the mill and get the community involved, and to reinvigorate our fundraising campaign,” said Gaier. “We’re slowly making improvements, but that is definitely contingent on community involvement.” The reopening has been delayed because of Covid-19 restrictions, but it is hoped that the mill will be reopening soon.

Those wishing to donate can visit the website at chapmansmill.org, or send donations to Turn the Mill Around Campaign, P.O. Box 207, Broad Run, Virginia 20137 collection • Wednesday, July 1: Regular recycling collections (cardboard, newspaper and recycling bags) • Thursday, July 2: Both Thursday and Friday’s refuse collection • Friday, July 3: No refuse collection • Saturday, July 4: Independence Day holiday

The coronavirus has put a damper on large Fourth of July events, but members of the Warrenton Town Council announced Friday that Independence Day events will be held that allow for social distancing and safe celebrations.

Starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 4th, representatives of the Warrenton Fire Company, Warrenton Police Department and Fauquier Sheriff’s Office will drive through Warrenton neighborhoods with a special guest on board. Residents are invited to wave to Uncle Sam from their windows, their yards, or their vehicles along the parade route. Fire trucks, police cars, sheriff vehicles will all be part of the parade. The parade route may be found at: https:// w w w.sc r ibblemaps.com /maps/ view/4th_of_July/M1iXrXlrs2.

The organizers attempted to include as many neighborhoods as possible. Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company Chief Jason Koglin explained, “While the route covers the entire town, we can’t drive down every street. The route is based on the maneuverability of the fire apparatus. While there isn’t a street that fire apparatus can’t fit down for emergency calls, there are many streets

that are not conducive to keeping everything moving forward at a steady pace.”

He added that the route takes about three and a half hours to complete, “so depending on where folks live, it may be several hours before we pass by. All WVFC apparatus will remain available to answer emergency calls."

The town will follow up with fireworks displays from two separate locations -- the WARF and a field near Home Depot. More details will be released as they are finalized, said organizers.

The town is also organizing a holiday decorating contest sponsored by the Park & Recreation Department. Town Councilman Sean Polster (at large) said that details for the "Decoration of Independence" are still being worked out.

Mayor Carter Nevill said, “We look forward to the day we are all together again, but in the meantime, we love all of the new ways we are learning to connect.”

A video from the Warrenton Town Council members with more details may be found on the town's Facebook page.

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Fewer COVID-19 cases being reported, in Virginia and in Fauquier

By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

On Tuesday morning, June 23, the Virginia Department of Health reported a total of 58,994 cases of COVID-19 in Virginia. Since June 7, when cases spiked to 1,284 cases in one day, the daily cases have been less than half that, moving from a low of 380 new cases on June 15 to a high of 658 on June 13.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, 5,913 Virginians have been hospitalized; 32 of those cases were labeled “probable” COVID-19.

Total deaths from COVID-19 in Virginia stood at 1,645 Tuesday, with 103 of those labeled probable for the virus.

The testing 7-day positivity rate for the state – which compares the percentage of positive tests to the total number of tests – was 6.4% on Tuesday. The rate was at 13% as of Saturday, May 25 and has been steadily dropping.

Locally, the Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District had a 7-day positivity rate of 4.8% Tuesday morning.

It was 5.5% Saturday, June 20 and on May 28, it was reported at 19.6%.

In the health district, 11,905 total tests have been completed.

Fauquier County reported 413 confirmed cases Tuesday morning, 10 more than had been reported Satur-

Melody Glascock faces a fourth charge of soliciting to murder MURDER, from page 1 the murder was made public.

James Hartman of the FCSO said that “we started receiving tips almost immediately after making the first press release and social media post.”

The complaint adds, “A second concerned citizen contacted the FCSO and stated they were approached by Melody Glascock on June 18 and asked for a knife to commit the murder of Kelly Gray.

The citizen declined and reported the incident to law enforcement.”

The criminal complaint states that Glascock later confirmed to law enforcement that she made those requests of the two citizens.

The complaint reads that at 6:30 p.m. on the day of the murder, Melody Glascock was in a Fauquier County store where she purchased a large knife, a clerk told police. The complaint reads that both Embreys told police that they accompanied Glascock when the knife was purchased, and then drove to Gray’s apartment. The Embreys told police that James Embrey stood watch on the stairwell while Glascock and Maria Embrey went inside Gray’s home, said the complaint. Maria Embrey told police she joined her son to help keep watch while Glascock stayed inside, the complaint said.

James and Maria Embrey told law

day, June 10. The number of Fauquier residents who have been hospitalized with COVID-19 in the county is 26; Fauquier added one hospitalization June 16, but before that, no new Fauquier residents had been hospitalized since Sunday, June 7.

Fauquier County reported its sixth COVID-19 related death May 28, its first since Tuesday, May 12. The Virginia Department of Health reports its numbers based on the residence of the person, not where they died.

New cases in Fauquier have been reported in the Bealeton, Warrenton, Broad Run and Marshall ZIP codes over the past week. Bealeton continues to have the most cases, with 101.

Fauquier has not reported a new outbreak since June 13. The county has had a total of eight outbreaks, which have resulted in 118 cases.

Virginia’s 433 total outbreaks include 231 in long-term care settings, which have resulted in 6,608 cases and 1,013 deaths.

Replace last paragraph with: A VDH summary states that if better case detection and steady transmission remains in place after restrictions are lifted, cases will have already peaked. If Virginians return to pre-emergency behaviors, new cases will peak at 174,907 per week during the July 4 holiday. enforcement officers they traveled together back to Glascock’s house, disposing of evidence along the way, according to the criminal complaint.

The complaint also states that the Embreys said that Glascock told them she killed Gray.

Court hearing

On Monday morning, General District Court Judge Greg Ashwell spoke with each of the defendants.

Both of the Embreys are being held in the Northwest Regional Adult Detention Center near Winchester.

Ashwell determined that Maria Embrey was receiving SNAP and Medicaid benefits, so was eligible for a court-appointed lawyer. Jessica Clay of Gainesville was appointed.

James Embrey said he did not understand the question when Ashwell asked if he was in a position to hire a lawyer, then asked why he would need a lawyer. Ashwell explained that he would be facing considerable prison time if convicted, and that a lawyer would be necessary. The younger Embrey receives Medicaid benefits, so is also eligible for a court-appointed lawyer. He will be defended by Robert V. Bryan, Jr. of Manassas.

Ashwell spoke to Glascock as well, who is being held at the Fauquier County Adult Detention Center. He appointed Fauquier County attorney Mark Williams as Glascock’s attorney after she confirmed that she receives SNAP and Medicaid benefits.

Preliminary hearings for all three defendants are scheduled for Oct. 15 at 1. p.m.

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316 county residents drive up for free COVID-19 testing June 20

By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

By a little after 10 a.m. on Saturday, about 200 residents had finished a drive-thru COVID-19 test in the parking lot at the WARF in Warrenton. By the time volunteers closed up shop at noon, 316 tests had been completed, according to Warrenton Town Manager Brandie Schaeffer.

Kathy Hatter, local health emergency coordinator with the Virginia Department of Health, Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District, said that although the official start time for the free clinic was 9 a.m., “we were going to start early at 8:30 if we were ready, but we ended up starting at 8:15 because the line of cars was backed up all the way to Waterloo Street.”

The clinic was a cooperative effort among Fauquier County, the town of Warrenton and the VDH. From concept to testing day, it was two weeks, said Michael Guditus, emergency manager in the county’s

Office of Emergency Management.

“We are trying to get a picture of where we stand with COVID-19 in Fauquier County. We are trying to take the pulse here to see how we’re doing. Our numbers are low, but until now, you had to be symptomatic to get a test. This will give us a broader picture. Anyone can get a test today, whether they have symptoms or not.”

Guditus said that he hoped the free testing would remove any financial barriers to testing. He said that the county considered having the event in Bealeton, where cases have been the highest in the county, but the collaboration with the town of Warrenton and the town’s central location made it a better choice, he said. (The Bealeton ZIP code reported 100 confirmed cases Saturday.

The two Warrenton ZIP codes are the next highest, 71 cases in 20186 and 74 for 20187.)

Fauquier is reporting a total of

Beverly Zimunya, Wanda Bey and Debra Seay of Mako Medical worked in one of two tents, gathering samples for COVID-19 tests.

Danette Jones, with Fauquier County’s Department of Social Services, was helping residents with paperwork.

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409 positive cases since the beginning of the pandemic. Twenty-six Fauquier residents have been hospitalized. Fauquier added one hospitalization June 16, but before that, no new Fauquier residents had been hospitalized since Sunday, June 7.

Fauquier County reported its sixth COVID-19 related death May 28, its first since May 12.

Guditus said that the county’s COVID-19 team meets twice a week to discuss the virus’s footprint in Fauquier and the county’s response.

Mike Potter, acting emergency management manager with the town of Warrenton, said that from Saturday’s event, he hoped to gain insight into how to cope with future pandemics. “We can see what our resiliency looks like.”

Residents pulled up to the WARF entrance and followed signs around the parking lot. They received paperwork from volunteers, filled out the paperwork in their cars and pro-

ceeded to the next station, where questions were asked and forms were checked. Then drivers proceeded to a tent, where employees of Mako Medical, a North Carolina firm, swabbed them and sent them on their way. At 9:30 a.m., the time from arrival to departure was about 10 minutes.

By 10:30, the number of cars had decreased, but residents were still pulling in – including Town Councilman Sean Polster, who said the test was uncomfortable, but “not as bad as I thought.”

April Achter, population health coordinator of the RRHD, was also at the event. She said she’s been speaking with county and town officials, business and wellness groups about how to open safely. She is still emphasizing mask wearing, washing hands, and if you have any symptoms, “Just park it. Stay home.”

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Virginia will enter Phase 3 of COVID-19 recovery beginning July 1 Staff Reports Virginia will move into Phase 3 of Gov. Ralph Northam’s Forward Virginia plan on July 1, he announced in an afternoon press conference June 23. In the meantime, state officials continue to monitor COVID-19 health data, including the status of COVID-19 in states that have already lifted many pandemic restrictions yet are seeing a surge of new cases.

Northam added that that before moving into Phase 3, Virginia needs to work to change the disproportionate impact that the pandemic is having on Black and Latino communities.

During Phase 3 – which Northam said will include the City of Richmond and Northern Virginia -- capacity restrictions on non-essential retail stores and restaurants will be lifted, and gyms will be allowed to open at 75% capacity. Also, the cap on social gatherings will rise to 250, up from the current limit of 50.

Phase 3 guidelines

• Everyone is still safer at home, especially if they, or a member of their family, are in a vulnerable population.

• Use of face coverings when indoors is still required by Executive Order 63 and Order of Public Health Emergency Five.

• Teleworking is still strongly encouraged for anyone who is able.

• Physical distancing is still strongly encouraged in all public places.

• Social gatherings can now include up to 250 people.

• The capacity limit on non-essen-

tial retail will be lifted.

• Occupancy limits on restaurants will also be lifted, but physical distancing measures will still be required.

• Museums, zoos and other outdoor venues can open at 50% capacity, with a maximum of 1,000 people.

• Gyms and fitness centers may open at 75% capacity.

• Personal grooming services will

still need to follow physical distancing measures.

• Childcare facilities may be open.

• Overnight camps must remain closed.

Recreational sports can continue, with physical distancing measures.

• Swimming pools can open at 75% capacity, and with social distancing measures for those both in and out of the pool.

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PATH Foundation hosts webinar on racism June 24 Staff Reports

The PATH Foundation in Warrenton will host an online community webinar on Wednesday, June 24, at 7 p.m. to discuss how the “community can be stronger when we acknowledge and understand implicit bias and racism,” according to an announcement from the PATH. The virtual conversation (via Zoom) will feature two speakers: Dr. Clarence Jones and Wes Moore. Gene Gibbons will moderate the discussion.

A post on the PATH Foundation’s website states that the purpose of the webinar is “to discuss how we can work together to make our community stronger by taking the time to talk through challenging issues facing us on a local, state and national level. Our personal experiences shape the way we view these issues, and participating in these types of conversations are a healthy way to gain perspective.”

Christy Connolly, PATH Foundation president and CEO said, “We’re grateful to be able to bring such esteemed speakers to talk about these important issues. These conversations can be uncomfortable and difficult, but understanding the impacts of racism can help make our community stronger. We’re focused on strengthening our community,

and choosing to educate ourselves on positive ways to move forward is certainly a position of strength.”

Participants can register for the webinar at: https://www.pathtobetter.org/

stores and public accommodations.

In August 1963, he assisted King in the drafting of his “I Have A Dream” speech, delivered at the March on Washington, Aug. 28, 1963.

Clarence Jones

Wes Moore

Clarence Jones served as speechwriter and counsel to Martin Luther King, Jr. from 1960 to 1968. As an allied member of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), and an employee of the Wall Street investment banking firm Carter, Berlind CLARENCE JONES & Weill, he was the “first Negro” on Wall Street.

He coordinated the legal defense of King and the other leaders of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference against the libel suits filed against them and The New York Times by the police commissioner and other city officials of Birmingham, Alabama. The Supreme Court ruling in this case – Sullivan vs. The New York Times – resulted in the landmark decision on the current law of libel.

In April 1963, Jones drafted the settlement agreement between the City of Birmingham and King to bring about the end of demonstrations and the desegregation of department

Wes Moore is the chief executive officer of Robin Hood, an anti-poverty organization in New York. He is a bestselling author, a combat veteran, and a social entrepreneur.

Moore’s first book, “The Other Wes Moore” has been a New York Times bestseller and his story has WES MOORE been optioned by executive producer Oprah Winfrey and HBO to be made into a movie. He is also the author of the bestselling books “The Work,” “Discovering Wes Moore,” and “This Way Home.”

Moore grew up in Baltimore and the Bronx, where he was raised by a single mother. Despite childhood challenges, he graduated Phi Theta Kappa from Valley Forge Military College in 1998 and Phi Beta Kappa from Johns Hopkins University in 2001. He earned an MLitt in International Relations from Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar in 2004.

More than 100 people attend the first ‘vigil for action’ Saturday morning VIGIL, from page 1 signs. Traffic flow was not affected. The crowd then re-gathered briefly in the plaza across the street from the courthouse as organizers made brief addresses, and then the crowd disbanded. Officers from the Warrenton Police Department were present but had little to do; mostly, they engaged in friendly conversations with attendees.

The event was the first of what organizers say will be a weekly “vigil for action” in support of the black lives matter movement. The vigils will be held every Saturday morning until Labor Day, at 10 a.m. in front of the courthouse.

The principle organizer of the vigil was Scott Christian, a resident of The Plains, in his capacity as chair of the northern piedmont chapter of the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy.

Representatives from the Prince William chapter of the League of Woman Voters were also present, along with Ellsworth Weaver, president of the Fauquier County branch of the NAACP. “The [VICPP] chapter has organized vigils and rallies before,” Christian explained after the event. “It seems like the one thing we could do in

Donna Rose, of Remington, passes out a petition to remove the Confederate flag from signs in the town of Remington. She and another person were able to get about 50 signatures from event attendees, she said.

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Rachael Cowne and her mother, Teri Cowne, hold signs in the plaza across the street from the courthouse. this time to keep the issue in front, even for ourselves.” He elaborated, “If all these people [who attended] go back [home] and have a conversation or read a book or call a legislator, then you’ve accomplished something.” He hopes that hard and honest conversations can happen among groups were mutual trust has already been established.

He told the crowd at the beginning of the event, “The most important thing, of course, is not what we do here but what we do between the intervening Saturdays.”

Christian said that keeping the issues of racism and inequality at the forefront of people’s minds is key for making concrete progress on those fronts.

“For me, it’s both personal and political. There are things that I need to change in my heart and mind … but also, there is lots of legislation that needs to be changed,” he said, citing criminal justice reform in particular.

“Peace and unity are important,” he added, “but if that’s not coupled with specific action then I don’t think we’ll see real change.”

For people of faith in particular, he said, politics and partisanship have become intertwined, making some religious people reluctant to be-

Wes then served as a captain and paratrooper with the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne, including a combat deployment to Afghanistan.

He later served as a White House Fellow to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

Before becoming CEO at Robin Hood, Wes was the founder and CEO at BridgeEdu, a tech platform based in Baltimore addressing the college completion and job placement crisis for underserved students.

Gene Gibbons

Gene Gibbons covered presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton during a 40-year career as a political journalist. Gibbons is a former Reuters’ chief White House GENE GIBBONS correspondent and previously was a Washington-based United Press International reporter.

Gibbons served on the board of the White House Correspondents Association and is a past president of the Radio-Television Correspondents Association.

come involved in advocating against injustice and inequality. He mentioned the etymology of the word “politics” – in the original Greek it means, roughly, “affairs of the city” – and said, “as people of faith, we are obligated to be involved in the affairs of the city.”

Ellsworth Weaver, who is an ordained deacon at St. James Baptist Church in Bealeton in addition to his role as NAACP chapter president, prayed at the event’s start before the participants fanned out along the sidewalks. “All of us that pray to you … are members of the same family,” he prayed.

Weaver said after the event that he hopes that the anti-racist momentum that has been building will lead to more permanent change in perceptions and societal structures. “This is a good awakening, not just for Warrenton but also for America,” he said. “The issues of racism and inequality have been hiding under rocks for a very long time. It’s time we move them.”

Barbara Amster and Margaret Strano, representing the LWV, had voter registration forms available for anyone who needed them. “Our purpose is to involve citizens with their government,” Amster explained. Her T-shirt read, “Vote! Democracy is not a spectator sport.”

Morgan Geddis, of Warrenton, attended the vigil with her young daughter, Leia Dolin. “I’m here because all lives matter,” Geddis said, “I have a 15-year-old son and I want to be part of the change. I want my kids to see that there is good in the world. I want them to work with the cops, not run from them.”

Rachael Cowne attended the vigil with her mother, Teri. “This needs to be heard; not all lives matter until black lives matter,” Rachael Cowne said, holding a sign with the names of black people who have been killed.

Her mother chimed in, “People say, ‘all lives matter,’ and they do. But right now, black lives matter, and until that message is clear, I’ll be out here with my daughter.”

Reach Coy Ferrell at cferrell@fauquier.com

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Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | June 24, 2020

Catlett man eludes police in two counties Driver arrested on multiple charges, including attempted malicious wounding of a police officer Staff Reports A Catlett man was charged by Fauquier County deputies on Saturday with eluding police, reckless driving and brandishing a firearm, after a car chase that involved Fauquier County and Prince William County police.

Sgt. James Hartman of the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office reported the incident in a press release.

On Saturday, June 20 at 9:50 p.m., Fauquier County deputies received an alert from Prince William County Police about a vehicle entering the county, said the release. Prince William County Police had reported stopping the vehicle for suspicion of DUI, but it drove off, almost striking the officers, said Hartman. The license tag on the white Volkswagen hatchback was registered to an address in Fauquier County.

Hartman reported that Fauquier County deputies canvassed the area of Va. 28 (Catlett Road) and Dumfries Road. The vehicle was eventually found turning off of Va. 28 onto Va. 605 (Fauquier Road) which turns into Dumfries Road.

The release said that as deputies attempted to stop the vehicle, it drove west and then east on Dumfries Road, then turned onto Greenwich Road and pulled into a driveway.

As deputies pulled into the driveway behind the vehicle, it backed up out of the driveway and drove

through a ditch on Greenwich Road to go around a deputy’s cruiser.

The vehicle turned east on Dumfries Road and then north on Catlett Road, Hartman said.

Deputies observed the driver of the vehicle wave what appeared to be a black handgun out of the window and sunroof during the pursuit, the press release said.

The pursuit entered Prince William County, where Prince William Police took over control of the chase. According to Prince William police, during the pursuit the driver attempted to strike officers who had set up a temporary road block.

The driver eventually traveled onto Interstate 66 where he stopped his vehicle and was taken into custody.

While escorting the accused into the Prince William-Manassas Adult Detention Center (ADC), he spit on officers several times, according to police.

Prince William Police reported finding a black BB gun in the vehicle.

In addition to the charges from Fauquier County, Joshua Darren Welsh, 24, of Catlett was charged on several counts in Prince William: two counts of attempted malicious wounding of a law enforcement officer, one count of attempted malicious wounding, one count assault and battery on a law enforcement officer, one count of obstruction of justice, two counts of DWI, one count of unreasonable refusal, two counts of eluding police, one count of brandishing, two counts of property damage, two counts of littering, two counts of failure to obey a traffic signal, one count of no headlights, one count of failure to maintain lane and one count of safety belt violation.

FCPS Grab-and-Go program gets an assist from local organizations Staff Reports Fauquier County Public School spokeswoman Tara Helkowski announced Friday that thanks to Fauquier FISH, A Little Heart, and St. James’ Episcopal Church and School, every family who comes to Grab-and-Go Meal sites will leave with food this summer — even if the site runs out of planned meals.

The school division’s Grab-andGo-Meal program provides meals to families in need. It allows parents to drive up and pick up free food for their children with minimal social interaction. All of the food is prepared, shelf-stable food – containers of applesauce, yogurt, dry cereal and individually wrapped sandwiches.

Working together, members of the three organizations, along with help from SPARC Research and the Highland School community, assembled more than 1,000 “snow day kits” to address the needs of Fauquier County children who may be food insecure.

Snow day kits — used during the school year when there is a possibility of a snow day — are typically sent home with children who may not

have enough to eat, Helkowski said.

Each snow day kit is a day’s worth of food and includes a breakfast item, a lunch item, fruit, a snack and a dinner item all in a resealable storage bag.

The availability of snow day kits guarantees that no one leaves a distribution site without food for their children. Families can get multiple kits for their children, as necessary.

The school division was distributing snow day kits provided by Fauquier FISH, but as those kits began to run low, FCPS reached out to additional community partners for assistance.

Stacey Irvin, Head of St. James’ Episcopal School, said, “When we heard about the needs of the Grab-and-Go Meal program during the pandemic, we knew we had to help.”

For information about the days, times and locations of the food distribution sites, call 540-422-7110.

In collaboration with Sheehy Ford, Fauquier County Public Schools will sponsor a food drive on July 26. For event details, contact Kristen McAuliffe at kmcauliffe@ fcps1.org or 540-422-7110. Those interested in making a monetary donation can contact Fauquier FISH.

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Fauquier Times | June 24, 2020

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

The importance of speaking out against racial injustice and discrimination As I struggled with writing this letter, one thought kept haunting me.

How can a white woman of privilege write about Juneteenth, continual racial oppression and inequality, and sustaining the momentum of the recent Black Lives Matters protests?

I felt like an alien invader into sacred space others (Black people) have inhabited all of their lives.

I pushed forward not because I claim to understand their suffering. I don’t. Not because I have felt their pain. I haven’t. Not because I have ever feared for my life or my children’s lives when they walk out the door. I haven’t. Not because I’ve awoken in the morning to consider what insult or demeaning experience I might have today. I haven’t.

I write because my heart seizes anew with each report of another act of police brutality or murder of a Black citizen. This is a tangible reality of the Black experience in our society. I can no longer remain silent and hope somehow things will change, that others will see the light.

No, not anymore. It is time to speak out and not stop speaking out until meaningful change occurs.

There are many proposals that hold promise – demilitarizing the police, regulating police operations to include properly vetting candidates, better training, banning brutal practices including the infamous, often deadly chokeholds, and requiring immediate disciplinary action when those rules are violated.

Our own policing organizations, as represented by Sheriff [Robert] Mosier and Warrenton Police Chief [Mike] Kochis, have both stepped up through written and verbal statements of support for the Black Lives Matter movement, as well as attending the recent rally in Eva Walker Park.

This is the type of action all policing organizations should start with, while other, definitive measures are considered and implemented.

As individuals, we have an important role to play. We must think

about and identify our own biases and change our behaviors. A good start is educating ourselves on the real history of Black oppression in our society and globally. There are many lessons that we weren’t taught in school which can inform our recognition of the Black struggle. One excellent local source is the Afro-American Historical Association of Fauquier County: https://www. aahafauquier.org.

We must cast votes for candidates who are committed to racial equality and addressing police brutality. We must agitate in whatever ways we can -- whether through verbal and written contact with our congressional representatives, or in-person events – until change occurs.

Finally, this brings me to Juneteenth. For those of you who aren’t familiar with it, it is the day citizens of all races, and particularly, Black citizens, celebrate emancipation. Why? Because Juneteenth – June 19, 1865 -- marks the date of the surrender of the last territory held by the Army of the Confederacy and the official end of slavery for the estimated quarter of a million enslaved people.

Here is an excerpt from that declaration: “The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free.

This involves an absolute equality of personal rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and hired labor.”

In reflecting on the reference to equality, I realize the truth that equality necessitates equal protection under the law. Can we pretend Blacks have ever been treated equally? Let us join in honoring Black citizens and ourselves by ensuring we finally achieve the promise of “absolute equality,” 155 years after the final Emancipation Act was proclaimed.

KATHY KADILAK The Plains

A cautionary tale about a scam Grandparents beware!

Today, we received a call from a “lawyer” named Tom Duncan with a very believable story. Our grandson has been in an automobile accident that resulted in injury to a young woman. He had rear-ended another car and was charged with reckless driving. He was arrested and would require a $20,000 bail (lowered from $30,000 with the help of the “lawyer”). Before the “lawyer” could tell us where to send the bail money, I asked where the accident had taken

place. He said in front of the CVS store. When I asked which street and town, there was suddenly no one on the line.

This happened to us once before so we were wary, and rightly so, when it involved our grandson and money was involved. As grandparents, we are always concerned for our grandchildren, and we seem to be easy targets for nefarious people.

So, again, grandparents beware!

HARRIETT CARLSON Broad Run

Recent events offer hope for change In an ongoing effort to try and remain Susie Sunshine (and not Debbie Downer) during this unsettling, frightening and extremely divisive time, I’d like to note two different events that give me hope that America is capable of recognizing its faults and weaknesses and can make the necessary changes to correct course and address issues of inequality.

First, I’d like to give a shout out and recognize that this July marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) becoming law. In enacting the ADA, Congress intended that the act "provide a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities." Congress also recognized that “physical and mental disabilities in no way diminish a person's right to fully participate in all aspects of society, but that people with physical or mental disabilities are frequently precluded from doing so because of prejudice, antiquated attitudes, or the failure to remove societal and institutional barriers.”

The ADA’s passage and its future revisions and amendments, although not a complete solution, did right several wrongs and helped numerous areas that needed addressing.

Second, a recent example of rec-

ognizing and addressing inequality was the U.S. Supreme Court decision that the 1964 Civil Rights Act protects gay, lesbian, and transgender employees from discrimination. This was long overdue and the country righted another wrong.

Change often moves at a glacial pace, which is unfair, but it can and does happen. Recent events highlight all that is wrong with the inequality Black ... Americans have endured since being forcefully brought to America. This too must change, and the change needs to begin now. The necessary changes won’t happen quickly enough (it would be wonderful if they could), but they must start now. The rapidity of change depends on everyone joining in the call for change, not just those who are victims of inequality. Perhaps some self-reflection of one’s own attitudes and behaviors is needed and a good place to start the change. I’m not a biologist but I do know that as human beings we are all of the same genus and species, so let’s stop treating each other as if we are somehow different and work together for needed change.

We have shown we know how to change as a country; we just need the will to do so.

KIRSTEN KING Warrenton

A call for justice for Breonna Taylor Birthdays are funny events.

Celebrating one more year of life that we have passed, excitement of another year upon us. No matter how one likes to celebrate, one thing is for sure, people deserve to live and see their birthdays. Sadly, this has not turned out to be true in the case of Breonna Taylor. She would have had the chance to celebrate her 27th birthday on June 5, had she not been shot by the police on March 13.

The protests that have been induced since the death of George Floyd have started difficult conversations and highlighted the systemic oppression against African American community. Despite this, we still need to keep echoing the name of Breonna Taylor so that she may also get a fair chance at justice as well.

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In order to live a just life, it is narrated in the Holy Quran that, “Among His Signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the diversity of your tongues and colors.” (30:23). This diversity should be accepted, while making sure that supreme justice is achieved, and kindness prevails all.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Leave law enforcement out of mask debate I am writing in response to the letter from Dr. [David] Pfeffer that appeared in the June 10 edition to the Times [Face masks reduce risk of COVID-19 infection dramatically].

On the whole, I agree with his comments about the wearing of masks and the protection they provide. I am one of the 67% who wear one in Giant or 47% who wear one in Walmart ... I wear mine whenever I am inside a public place (but not outdoors).

However, I take the strongest exception to his comment that “a nominal fine would bring the majority of individuals into compliance.” Who would enforce this and how?

At a time when certain elements of society are screaming to defund law enforcement agencies and the police themselves are forced to become extra cautious when confronting lawbreakers, do we really want the Warrenton Police Department or the Sheriff’s Office to station their men in front of Food Lion and address individuals not wearing masks? Do they turn them away?

The potential for confrontation over such a simple matter is enormous. Wear a mask or don't … keep social distancing or don't. Most people in checkout lines in stores seem to be compliant with that at least. But let's keep the subject of enforcement off the table.

JEFF DOMBROFF Warrenton

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E.B. White’s letter to Blake Green of Markam resurfaces after 46 years The letter below was written by author and journalist E.B. White to Markam resident [Mary] Blake Green in 1974.

White worked for Harper’s Magazine and the New Yorker, and is famous for several of his children’s books, including “Stuart Little” and “Charlotte’s Web.” In addition to many prestigious awards for his writing, in 1978 White won a Pulitzer Prize Special Citation for his letters, essays and the full body of his work.

A reporter at the San Francisco Chronicle in the 1970s, Green called the New Yorker to try and arrange an interview with White about the idea of “de-sexing the language.”

White declined to be interviewed but wrote the following letter to Green instead. “I thought we should just run the letter and skip my story, but we used excerpts from the letter in the story,” Green said.

When White died in 1985, Green said that the letter ran in the San Francisco Chronicle with his obituary.

September 10, 1974 Dear Miss Green: Some words or expressions in the language can rightly be called “sexist,” but a lot of them merely affirm the difference between the two sexes, which is real. Our treasured tongue is like a Geiger counter, telling us what is going on beneath the surface. Many crusaders today tend, in my opinion, to confuse sex differences with sex inequality: they jump at the sound of any word that carries the taint of gender, and this has led to some comical transformations. Occasionally it has led to a loss of vigor.

There’s no doubt that language has played a role in reinforcing inequality. But true inequality does not lie in our tongue, it lies in our hearts and habits, and language is remarkably sensitive to both – it manages to capture the state of our affairs, the state of our mind. The word “chairman,” which today irritates some people, came into existence at a time when most of the persons occupying the chair were males. The language was simply being realistic. There’s nothing wrong with “chairwoman,” (except that it sounds a little like “charwoman”), but I fail to see the reason for all the fuss. Everyone recognizes that the chair, nowadays, may be occupied either by a male or a female, and the syllable “-man” in the word has long since lost any suggestion of gender. “Chairperson” is a weak, even silly word; and I think “camera operator” is a mighty clumsy substitute for the good word “cameraman.”

“Chick” and “doll” and “dame” are sexist words. They would be inadmissible in McGraw Hill’s laudable lexicon, and they are deemed insulting by women who, in their zeal to find an illusory equality in a world of guys and dolls are in danger of losing their sense of fun, their sense of humor, and their sense of reality. “There is nothing like a dame” is a sexist song title, but I would feel cheated if the song had not got written, just as I would feel cheated if I had never heard “Drink to me only with thine eyes.” The one is rowdy, the other is sentimental, but they are the same song essentially, and the language in both cases is working beautifully. To reshape the language solely in the hope of rendering it non-discriminatory is as questionable a pursuit as to compose music in the hope that it will not wake the baby. A unisex tongue would be a dull tongue, and a false one.

If a sailing boat is commonly referred to as “she,” it’s because ships have long been the object of men’s strongest feelings and affections. Nothing wrong with that – it’s kind of nice. And if you ever go sailing with me in my sloop and fall into the sea, I shall cry, “Man overboard!” and I will do my level best to recover you in the shortest possible time.

– E.B. White

A message to the community I, like many of you, continue to feel waves of emotion regarding the death of George Floyd.

Like many of you, my emotions range from sadness to frustration to anger. Like many of you, I have struggled with finding the words to express my thoughts on the tragedy.

However, I believe it is important for leaders to speak out on these issues. The simple fact is, like you, I am outraged. As an African American male, and the uncle of two young African American boys, I am incredibly concerned about what their future looks like in our country if we do not start to address the injustice we are seeing take place within our communities, at what would seem like an increased frequency.

We must never allow our communities to become desensitized to injustice in any form, perpetrated by anyone. I am sure many of us can

identify with Ahmaud Arbery, who was going about his regular routine before he was gunned down. Now we see the death of George Floyd, in what is another senseless loss of life.

I encourage each of us to take time to address our feelings about these tragedies and to have meaningful dialogue with those close to us. I encourage each of us to educate ourselves on the issues, so the conversations we have in our own communities are productive and produce meaningful results. In my opinion, now is the time to speak not as individual voices alone, but as one united choir of voices lifting up one unified message: injustice is no longer an option.

While George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery were not residents of the Town of Warrenton, Virginia, I am reminded of the words of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. --- “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” We are all stakeholders in these issues, and it is up

to us to use our collective voices to peacefully speak out.

We must use our collective voices not only to speak to these tragedies, but to continue the conversation of ending injustice, which is a threat to us all. Change will not come overnight, and change is hard.

The waves of emotions we each feel regarding these tragedies are just and understandable; however, what comes next is the hard part. Channeling our emotions into productive actions which address the issue at hand, build bridges that connect us where we are divided, and heal the wounds of injustice affecting our communities.

We can no longer sit on the sidelines, waiting for others to carry the burden of civil rights for our generation, it is now our time to pick up the baton and run the race. I have confidence in our community to do just that.

RENARD CARLOS Warrenton Town Council, member at Large

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Gold Cup’s a go Eight weeks after signature steeplechase event was postponed, races will be run without fans

By Betsy Burke Parker Special to the Times

The traditional Virginia spring steeplechase circuit finale will fulfill its normal role this year, eight weeks later than planned.

Having been rescheduled from May 2 due to the pandemic, the Virginia Gold Cup runs this Saturday, June 27 at Great Meadow in The Plains. For the first time in the event’s 98-year history, no spectators are allowed, only jockeys, trainers, grooms and essential personnel.

The races will be livestreamed starting at 12:30 p.m.

The program attracted 136 entries, with 104 horses in 10 races, 32 also-eligible.

Headliner Virginia Gold Cup timber stake attracted a pair of champions, Andi’amu and Doc Cebu, first and second in the June 13 Middleburg Hunt Cup. In the $35,000 Semmes Memorial, 2017 Eclipse Award winner Scorpiancer faces a stiff group of seven in his first out since finishing second in Far Hills’ grade 1 Grand National last October.

Stablemate and reigning novice champ Snap Decision gets in at 150, eight pounds less than Scorpiancer.

Rounding out the card are the cross-country steeplethon, two divisions of a ratings handicap and two maiden hurdles.

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Great Meadow has hosted the Gold Cup since 1985. Former Fauquier Times owner Arthur Arundel built the course on a 500-acre site about 10 miles north of the old Broadview course in Warrenton.

By the numbers

The horse industry is critical to Virginia’s economy. The Virginia Department of Agriculture released a study last year that horses and horse events bring more than $2 billion annually in economic development to Crowds have been estimated at 60,000 for past Gold Cups. Only jockeys, trainers, grooms and assorted personnel are allowed at Saturday’s races.

There will be online, virtual fancy hat and tailgate contests, and trivia questions will be posted on Gold Cup social media – Facebook and Twitter – through the day asking questions about the livestream.

The first to post correct answers win tickets to future Gold Cup races, hats, shirts and more.

“We hope some of our many fans

will celebrate the day with safe-distancing watch parties, tailgating and hat contests,” said race co-chair Will Allison. “It will be a bittersweet day without fans in attendance, but ultimately being able to host race day is a victory for us.”

Jump racing had been curtailed since the March 15 Warrenton Hunt Point-to-Point until the June 13 Middleburg Spring Races. In response to the unprecedented hardship, the steeplechase community came together under new National Steeplechase As-

the Commonwealth.

• 183,643 horses live in Virginia • 38,874 jobs are created by horses and related industries • 1 million Virginia households reported that they are “horse enthusiasts” sociation president, and Gold Cup cochair, Al Griffin, to protect the livelihoods of more than 1,000 jockeys, trainers and industry professionals.

Middleburg Spring and Gold Cup, along with a few pari-mutuel racetracks coast to coast that remained open in lockdown style, provide a tangible boost to keep the industry afloat, Griffin said.

For entries and livestream information, go to nationalsteeplechase. com. For details on the hat and tailgate contests, visit vagoldcup.com.

WAS I IN THE PHILIPPINES OR MARKHAM? Thompson Wildlife Management Area offers acres of forested lushness

By Peter Brewington Times Staff Writer

Most people who head to Markham like to stop at Stribling Orchard or Hartland Farm, where apples, peaches and berries grow, and can be picked as part of a family outing.

While those farms are sizable, one of the largest pieces of public land in Fauquier County looms just nearby, the G. Richard Thompson Wildlife Management Area, which takes up some 4,000 acres in Fauquier, Warren and Clarke counties.

My wife, Lisa, and I went for a hike at Thompson recently, and found a more remote hiking experience than you’d see at neighboring Sky Meadows State Park.

We drove down Leeds Manor Road to Lake

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With multiple smallish access points just off Rt. 66 in Linden and Markham, the Thompson Wildlife Management Area is highly accessible, but still feels amazingly remote. The biggest draws are the lake, the trillium flowers in the spring and the hunting in deer season. That’s a morel mushroom at upper left and trillium in the middle.

Thompson, then used a cellphone photo I’d taken of the trail map on Thompson’s website to navigate a semi-strenuous 2½-hour route that took us up to the Appalachian Trail for a half-mile, then back down to the other side of the lake.

The first 90 minutes were continually uphill. On an 88-degree day, that could have been brutal, but the canopy of mature forest kept the sun off us for the most part, and the climb was never agonizingly steep.

After passing behind a winery, the trail followed an old logging road, allowing us to walk side-by-side. We hit the Appalachian Trail and

turned right on it for 20 minutes, then hit another junction and headed down.

For the last part of the trail, we felt like we were in the Philippines or New Guinea. Lush vegetation brushed our legs, causing Lisa to periodically check for ticks. I found one crawling on my shoes earlier in the hike.

We descended to find a solo fisherman on the lake, two girls packing up a boat, and a family lingering near the waterside.

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A trillium paradise THOMPSON, from page 11 Our conclusion was that this was a far different hiking experience then nearby Sky Meadows. It was more forested, more remote, less populated and with a lot less signage.

Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries staff regularly visit the Wildlife Management Area (WMA), focusing their activities on updating signage, road maintenance and law enforcement, said the VDGIF’s Joe Ferdinandsen, who co-manages the site as well as the C.F. Phelps Wildlife Management Area in southern Fauquier County, and several others.

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THOMPSON INFO Visitors need day passes ($4 per person) or a valid Virginia hunting or fishing license to visit Thompson. Here are some helpful links.

- Hunting and fishing licenses: www.dgif.virginia.gov - Access permits: https://www.dgif.virginia.gov/access-permit/ - Thompson WMA general info: https://www.dgif.virginia.gov/wma/thompson/ - Note: On July 1 the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries will become the Department of Wildlife Resources, and the links will remain valid.

“We don’t offer the amenities of a state park or local or national park.

We offer the same experience. We’re not as facility intensive,” said Ferdinandsen, who noted there are no trail markings other than the white blazes of the Appalachian Trail, which runs for about 3 miles along the upper portion of the property.

But the WMA, purchased mostly in 1971, is multi-dimensional.

Besides hunting, fishing, hiking and horseback riding, its lands are legendary to native plant lovers, who come from around the world for the spring trilliums, accessed from the upper parking areas in Linden. From late April to early May, white, pink and lavender trilliums blanket almost 2 square miles of forest floor.

“The wildflower folks are regular and avid visitors. In the middle of deer

season, a nice day will bring a large crowd. The stocked trout fishing at the lake, which offers wonderful scenery, especially during the fall and winter, is convenient for many anglers in Northern Virginia. It has a pretty broad appeal,” said Ferdinandsen.

The lake is classified as a Category A trout water and sees eight stockings between Oct. 1 and May 31. As far as hiking or hunting, the size of the WMA makes it easier to be alone.

Ferdinandsen isn’t sure exactly how many visitors Thompson gets, saying he’d have to check a 10-year old study, but he appreciates the attention.

“Thanks for getting the word out.

Papers don’t always mention our areas,” added Ferdinandsen.

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HORSE BRIEFS Warrenton photographer snaps top image

Fauquier native Douglas Lees shot the “best action photograph” in the American Horse Publications 2019 awards. His under-jump shot of Mark Beecher and Mystic Strike flying over a timber fence at Maryland’s My Lady’s Manor published in the June, 2019 Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred magazine. Judges gauged it best in the editorial action photo division, saying the two-time Eclipse Award winner captured “a compelling angle – makes you feel like you are right in the thick of it.” Loudoun shooter Liz Callar placed third in the division.

In “human-animal bond,” Lees placed second with “At The Den,” of former Piedmont Foxhounds huntsman Spencer Allen published in the Middleburgpublished Untacked magazine. He was also second for a photo of Jack Fisher published in Untacked.

The Middleburg-based Masters of Foxhounds Association won honorable mention in the general excellence division for Covertside magazine.

Editor Beth Rasin, who lives in Hume, won for her personal column printed in the Middleburgpublished Chronicle of the Horse.

The overall top prize went to Equus magazine.

Full results and winning entries are at americanhorsepubs.org.

111-year-old county institution finished

The Casanova Hunt has folded, just months after a celebration of 50 years of service from longtime huntsman Tommy Lee Jones. The joint-masters cited pressure from residential development near the kennel property east of Warrenton.

The 111-year-old club hunted three days a week in season, and hosted hunter paces once or twice a year, formerly held a spring point-to-point meet, and often offered practice events for Jack Russell Terrier racers.

hounds, beagles, basset hounds and mink hounds.

Fourteen hunting associations are supporting the event, including the Masters of Foxhounds Association in Middleburg, and groups in England, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and France.

Judging is July 17 to Aug. 13. Three judges – a master, a huntsman and a qualified hound show judge, will rate entries by photo and video.

Details are at virtualhoundshow.com.

TWA series scheduled at Warrenton showgrounds

PHOTO BY DOUGLAS LEES

Douglas Lees shot the “best action photograph” in the American Horse Publications 2019 awards.

In a letter to landowners, subscribers and friends, master Jeanne Clark and Kathleen O’Keefe said, “With very heavy hearts, the decision has been made that Casanova Hunt will not continue beyond this past season. Words cannot begin to express our disappointment and frustration.”

Most of the Casanova foxhounds will be drafted to other hunts in the area, and some will be retired to become pets.

Casanova Hunt was recognized by the Virginia House of Delegates last year with a resolution citing its ties to land conservation and the community.

Hound shows go on, in the new normal

The International Virtual Hound Show will be a world-first, with hound hunting entities from around the world competing on a “single stage.” There will be virtual classes for staghounds, foxhounds, deer

The Winslett Advantage will host hunter and jumper schooling series this summer at the Warrenton Horse Show grounds. Jumper dates are June 27, July 25, Sept. 19 and Oct. 10. Hunters are June 28, June 26, Sept. 20 and Oct. 11.

TWA has Tuesday afternoon jumper shows at Summerduck Run Farm near Culpeper June 23, July 7 and July 28.

Complete prize lists and show information on the TWA Facebook page.

Jennifer Lee Jumpers offers a new take on competition

Jennifer Lee Jumpers in The Plains hosted a week-long jumper show last week, with barn groups and individuals jumping the same courses over the week, timed and scored and recorded with winners announced online.

Another jumper show runs through June 27, with hunter courses June 28-July 4.

Call 540-364-6333 to sign up for time slots.

Picturesque hosts Wednesday events

Picturesque Farm south of Warrenton has Wednesday afternoon schooling shows July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, Aug. 5 and Aug. 12.

Find a prize list, entry information and updated distancing rules at picturesquefarm.com.

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Top Dollar Deal $6,700,000 in Scott District Cedar Run District Christine Robins to Nelson Barry, 5.5066 acres at 3192 Midland Road, Midland. $300,000 Barbara S. Marshall to MSH Painting & Drywall LLC, 1.4541 acres at 8053 Rocky Lane, Warrenton. $167,000 Roy M. Edmonds Jr. to Montre Tates, 0.8617 acres at 6207 Edmonds Court, Midland. $479,900 Howard L. Kelly Tr. to Augustine Joseph Pagan III, 26.3656 acres at 1314 Kelly Meadows Lane, Warrenton. $590,000 William G. Fendley III to Michael Ahlstrom, 6.3362 acres at 9861 Meetze Road, Midland. $574,900 David Julian Kelly to Howard L. Kelly, 2.4116 acres at 1346 Kelly Meadows Lane, Warrenton. $495,000 Clyde L. Flory Tr. to Vidhata LLC, 12.1402 acres on Catlett Road. $95,957.82 Lee District Kimberly Coleman to Richard P. Sherwood IV, 5021 Godwin’s Landing Drive, Remington. $330,000 NVR Inc. to Jill Irene Eckert, 7518 Hancock Street, Bealeton. $274,395 Trent Kroetz to Patricia A. Riley, Unit 30, 6186 Willow Place, Bealeton. $265,000 Obed Sanchez Martinez to Melvin A. Bonilla, 2230 Sedgwick Drive, Remington. $320,000

NVR Inc. to Molly Moomau, 7516 Hancock Street, Bealeton. $263,835 Desiree L. Wing to Joel W. Maurer, 2.3722 acres at 10493 St. Paul’s Road, Bealeton. $459,000 Pamela A. McAlwee to Courtney Vass, 12.788 acres at 14027 Silver Hill Road nr. Sumerduck. $390,000 Center District Matthew R. McReynolds to Geneva Margaret Callegari, 369 Cannon Way, Warrenton. $530,000 John C. Bush to William Schnaubelt, 448 Ridge Court, Warrenton. $267,000 Winchester Chase Development LLC to NVR Inc., Lots 42 1nd 43 off Winchester Street, Warrenton. $330,000 Jerry Edward Cogley to Rebecca Adaku Kirk, 7235 King William Street, Warrenton. $388,000 Antoinette H. Crouch to Kenneth C. Cornwell, Unit 53-B at 207-B Fernwood Place, Warrenton. $210,000 Fauquier Habitat for Humanity Inc. to Mirzah H. Ali, 0.1115 acre at 112 Flikeid Lane, Warrenton. $272,000 Macon C. Piercy III by Sub. Tr. to Trinity Financial Services LLC, 6244 Ghadban Court, Warrenton. $206,424.13 Scott District Rockwood Homes Inc. to Hernain H. Esquivel Martinez, 1.1848 acres at 6320 Vint Hill Road nr. New Baltimore. $329,900

Lakeside Homes LLC to Justin Kolasa, 0.2296 acres at 4844 Point Road nr. Warrenton. $685,000 John C. Pross to Brian Conrad Palmer Jr., 13.0501 acres at 4519 High Point Lane nr. The Plains. $795,000 Brian A. Courter to Danielle R. Tapscott, 3109 Lake Wesley Court nr. Warrenton. $489,900 Jesse D. Hebert to Joanne Broomer, 1.9759 acres at 6285 Snow Fox Lane, Broad Run. $550,000 Burrland Lane Farm LLC to Three Graces Farm LLC, 45.6299 acres on Hickory Tree Lane and 257.0675 acres at 2120 Burrland Lane, The Plains. $6,700,000 Scott Adams to Kenneth Scott Slover, 1.0109 acres at 5170 Dovetail Lane nr. Warrenton. $200,000 Marshall District Deborah Rice to Jefferson Holdings LLC, 5.0144 acres at 7437 Leeds Manor Road and 0.4017 acre on Leeds Manor Road, Marshall/ Orlean. $225,000 Andrew B. Blunt to Airy Acres LLC, 50.65537 acres at 10000 Mount Airy Road, Upperville. $2,620,000 Nancy E. House to Kate Moffat Lostracco, 10.7825 acres on Wilson Road NW of Warrenton. $230,000 Cabin Branch LLC to Robert Cyril Hamrick, 98.0089 acres at 7039 Cabin Branch Road nr. Marshall. $412,000

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OBITUARIES Gloria Ruth Millard Grindle Gloria Ruth Millard Grindle, 90, of Haymarket, Virginia passed away June 16, 2020, at home after a painful bout with cancer.

She was born December 17, 1929, in Toronto, Canada, to the late Albert Thomas Millard and Clara Belle (Warren) Millard with a Mid-wife in attendance. Immediately after birth, she moved back home with her parents to Buffalo, New York.

Preceding her in death besides her parents were her sisters, Thelma Schiller Barnes and Muriel Schneider, Her Son Jack E. Alexander and grandson Christian G. Alexander.

Gloria was a gracious and outgoing Lady and loved by everyone she met. She enjoyed singing and dancing and relished listening to oldies music and music from the big band era and telling stories. Gloria was in her element at Shrine dances and especially liked line dancing (probably because her husband was a lousy dance partner). She was the sole captain of their pontoon boat on Lake Anna and relished the boating time on the water.

She was a proud and active member of the Scarlett Magnolias, Red Hats Society, Serving as Matriarch of the Clan. Her children, grandchildren, great and great-great grandchildren were the apple of her eye.

Gloria will always be lovingly remembered by her husband, Wayne Grindle, Sr., of the home. Her three surviving children Gayle Spinks (Jerry) of Elberton, Georgia, Wayne Grindle, Jr. (Wendy) of Linden, Virginia, Pamela Williams (Steve) of Bristow, Virginia, and daughter-in-law Ann Alexander of Warrenton, Virginia. Her forty-four (44) grandchildren, great and great-great grandchildren will cherish her forever and ensure her memory lives on.

Gloria is also survived by many nieces and nephews and extended family.

A Funeral Service will be held 12:00 P.M. at Park Valley Church, 4500 Waverly Farm Drive, Haymarket, Virginia with a viewing 1-Hour prior. Interment will follow immediately at Stonewall Memory Gardens, 12004 Lee Highway Memorials may be in the form of flowers sent to Park Valley Church or the National Hemophilia Society.

Condolences may be sent to www.Piercefh.com

James Franklin Legg Jr. With sad hearts we announce the death of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother James Franklin Legg Jr. on June 15, 2020 as he changed his address to heaven. Jim was born on August 9, 1934 in Round Hill, VA a son of the late James Franklin Legg, Sr. and Josephine Alder Legg.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his siblings William, Betty, Joe, and Freddie. He is survived by his beloved wife of almost 68 years Joyce Legg; his beautiful children Debbie Lindsey (Stewart) and Jim Legg (Cindy); his adored grandchildren Jacqueline Legg (Keith), Aileen Bayliss (Lloyd), and Christopher Legg (Violeta) and great grandchildren Brooklynn, Christopher and Knox. Also survived by his siblings Charles, Mildred, Tommy, Doug, Peggy, and Bonnie as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.

We were blessed in abundance to have him in our lives. He was a God loving humble servant and gave his all to his family and members of the community. He was a Commissioner of the baseball and football little league in Fauquier County, a little league coach, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Warrenton United Methodist Church and lifelong member, President of the Jaycees, President of the Ruritan Club and lifetime member, served on the Town Council of the Town of Warrenton and the Planning District #9 Planning Commission, as well as owner of Legg Construction for 60 years.

The family will receive friends on Friday, June 19 from 9:00 AM until the funeral service begins at 10:00 AM at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton. Due to COVID-19 governmental restrictions, limited space is available for the visitation and funeral service and wearing of facial coverings will be required. Rev. Tim Tate will conduct the service.

Interment will follow at Warrenton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Warrenton United Methodist Church, 341 Church Street, Warrenton, VA 20186 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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

Meg Barr With profound sadness, our family announces the May 29, 2020 passing of Meg Sales Barr, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was 71 years old. Meg drew all her strength from her personal and special relationship with her Savior Jesus Christ and the inworking power of the Holy Spirit, until her spirit, joined in oneness with the Holy Spirit left her body, ascending back into God from whence she came. Thank you, Lord Jesus. Meg battled cancer with all her being, always with grace and dignity. No matter how sick she was, she was ever determined. When anyone else would have broken, Meg stayed strong. Through her, we know what resilience and perseverance truly look like.

Meg was born in Olean, NY, on August 21, 1948 and grew up in Alexandria, VA. After graduating from Mt. Vernon High School, she was hired as a stenographer for the Federal Government. While enrolled at Northern Virginia Community College where she studied computer science, Meg was accepted into a Federal Government internship program and became a computer programmer and analyst. In 1985 she became a project manager with USA Today. In 1989, letting her entrepreneurial spirit take flight, she launched Printing Professionals, a staffing agency for the printing industry. Her first-hand experience of the happiness and many blessings of adoption through her adopted granddaughter led Meg to Forever Families Adoption Services in 2011 where she worked until 2019.

Meg loved and enjoyed her church family and serving within her community, which was evident in the many ministries she was involved with. Whether it was caring for babies in the church nursery; serving food at the community soup kitchen; creating weekly church newsletters; leading in Bible studies; or organizing Vacation Bible School, church yard sales, and weekly church dinners; her love and passion for the church shined brightly and inspired many.

She is survived by her devoted and loving husband, James Barr; five children: Kirsten L. Wicht (Daniel) of Middleburg, VA; Kourtney M. Barker (Sherman) of Richmond, VA; Raymond L. Sales, Jr. (Chantel) of Woodbridge, VA; Karmen R. Steckman (John) and Timothy M. Sales (Michelle), both of Stafford, VA; her mother, Margit Elisabeth Green of Bumpass, VA; sister Sonia Green of Arlington, VA; and sister Heidi Davis (David) of Bumpass, VA; three step-children: Sandy Payne (Pete), Cindy Shackelford (John), and Bryan Barr (Sara) – all of Stafford, VA; twelve grandchildren: Elisabeth Wicht; Loren Allison, Megan and Justin Barker; Ashleigh Sales, Kaitlyn Rogers, Mackenzie and Madison Lindholm, Delaney Rasmussen and Shannon Steckman; Kendall and Jordyn Sales; twelve step-grandchildren: Isaiah and Nathan Payne; Ashley and Thomas Shackleford, Johnathan Barr; Mike, Heather, Shannon, Obie, Brandon and Ryleigh Barr; three great-grandchildren: Ava Blackburn, Alaina Allison and Tristan Sales; and four step-great-grandchildren: Kaylee and Chris Shackelford; and Marlee and Remmy Piper.

Meg was predeceased by her father, William Allen Green, in 1989 and her first husband, Raymond Lee Sales, in 2011.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Memorial donations in memory of Meg can be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation or Abundant Life Assembly of God (Stafford).

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OBITUARIES Cynthia Ann Creeden Cynthia Ann Creeden, age 65 of Gainesville, VA died on June 18, 2020 at Novant Health Prince William Medical Center.

She had lived in the Manassas area for about 45 years coming from Temple Hills, MD. She was of the Pentecostal Faith with membership at Family Worship Center in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a member of singing production “Up With People” in high school; a Sunday School Teacher at Manassas Assemble of God; member and trainer for “Evangelism Explosion” of Assembly of God and a member of “Daughters of the American Revolution.”

She is survived by her husband Joseph C. Creeden, Jr; her sons Anthony Creeden and William Creeden; her brothers Edward Ritchie and Steven Ritchie and her grandchildren Alexus, Michael, Lacey and Will.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 3:00 PM at Pierce Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will take place at Stonewall Memory Gardens.

Flowers will be accepted by the family or you can make a donation to your favorite charity in her memory .

Robert Kerry Iddins May 31, 1950 – June 18, 2020 Kerry was born on May 31, 1950, at Baptist Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and June Iddins and Donald and Sarah Van Setters.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years Janice; his 3 children, Joanna Frick (Jason), Jessica Tower (Jamie), Jordan Iddins, and 2 grandchildren, Jared Tower and Jackson Tower, 8 siblings, Barry Iddins, Donna Iddins, Joel Iddins (Brenda), Keith Iddins (Erika), Teresa Lyons (Teddy), Rhonda Clark (Mark), Jeanne Leighty, Jan Cable (Frank), an uncle, Bart Iddins, an aunt, Mary John James and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Kerry spent his childhood years on the family farm in Loudoun, Tennessee where he enjoyed playing in the fields and riding his pony. Kerry attended Central High School in Knoxville, Tennessee until 11th Grade. He then moved to Northern Virginia, where he graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1968.

In October 1969, Kerry enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. On November 11 (Veteran’s Day), Kerry left for Boot Camp at Parris Island, SC. Upon completing training, Kerry was stationed at Las Flores, Camp Pendleton. Soon thereafter, Kerry volunteered for overseas duty, which resulted in jungle warfare training for Vietnam. From there, Kerry flew to Okinawa, Japan.

Of the 17 Marines with the same MOS training, 8 stayed in Okinawa and the other 9 went to Vietnam. Kerry was one of the 8 that stayed in Okinawa. The tour of duty in Okinawa was for 1 year. Two months of that time were spent in Camp Fuji, Japan.

Kerry was honorably discharged from active duty on September 17th, 1971.

In 1972, Kerry would meet his future wife, Janice McLean.

After 3 months of dating, they got engaged and were married on September 22, 1973. They would soon be blessed with 3 beautiful children, Joanna Gail, Jessica Anne, and Jordan Robert.

Kerry and Janice were both brought up in Christian homes, where going to church was a part of life and they raised their children in the same manner. Kerry worked hard to provide a nice home and comfortable life for his family Kerry spent 47 years in the Electrical trade as a member of the Electrical Workers Local Union #26 Washington, DC. Kerry won numerous awards for his excellence on the job, no matter what task he was asked to perform. He enjoyed being a foreman and especially the quality control work he did later in his career.

Kerry was a master electrician holding licenses in all 3 area jurisdictions (DC, Maryland, and Virginia). Kerry could outwork men half his age.

At the age of 43, Kerry received his Black Belt in Karate (a dream he had set for himself years prior). He was not going to let age stand in the way of what he wanted. Kerry also loved to take long rides on his Harley Davidson V-Rod enjoying the Virginia countryside.

Kerry loved being a grandfather and loved to go camping with his two grandsons. He enjoyed playing with them, taking them for rides on the riding lawn mower and 4-wheeler, and swimming in the pool.

Kerry’s legacy is one of service. Service to God, his church, his country, his family and others. Kerry always gave the best of himself and loved with his whole heart.

In Loving Memory of Gwendolyn Paige Bartlebaugh Forever in our hearts and minds...

December 5, 1951 - June 29, 2019

GLORIA KNIGHT Gloria Silvestri Knight age 89 passed away at Homewood in Frederick, MD on Friday May 15, 2020. Gloria was born on June 16, 1930 in Cleveland Ohio.

She joined the Navy and attained the rank of Lt. Commander and also met and married her beloved husband John R. Knight Sr. who preceded her in death.

Gloria is survived by only one of her sisters Virginia Collova (Late Joe). Gloria was the daughter of the Late Dominic and Anna Silvestri, and loving sister to Rose Ann Remesch(Walter), Marceline Gualtiere(Paul), Lucy Netti(Phil), Joanne Louise Kelso(Jack), John J. (survived by Joann), and Dominic Silvestri(Ceil). She was a beloved Aunt, Great Aunt to many. Gloria also has a large Step Family from her husband’s four children. Gloria will always be remembered for many fine qualities of generosity, caring for others, and her faith. She was also an auxiliary member of the Knights of Columbus. She loved to travel and cook but most of all loved having a glass of wine and always told stories how her father made the best wine. She will certainly be missed by all who knew her.

A memorial service for her will be arranged at a later date.

Loretta Violett Sager Loretta Violett Sager, 83 of Warrenton, VA passed away on June 8, 2020 at Fauquier Hospital.

She was born on April 7, 1937 in Washington, DC a daughter of the late Earnest H. Violett and Doris Lee Ellen Edwards.

Loretta retired as a cashier at Safeway in Warrenton retiring after many years of service and then worked as a cafeteria worker for Fauquier County Schools for 14 years. She was a longtime member of Marshall Baptist Church. Her hobbies included being an avid bowler and enjoyed football, basketball and baseball and loved the ‘Nats. She loved animals especially cats.

She is survived by her children and their spouses, Michelle L. and Larry Rider of Warrenton; Warren M. “Mike” and Donna Sager of Amissville, VA and Cindy Sager of Midland; three grandchildren, Sherry Calvendra and her husband Marvin, Christopher and Nicholas Sager; one great grandchildren, Jude Calvendra.

Due to COVID restrictions, a public memorial service will be planned for a future date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Fauquier SPCA, PO Box 733, Warrenton, VA 20188.

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

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OBITUARIES Charles Richard Moore, Sr.

Donald Jones Donald Jones, 83, passed away June 15, 2020 at his residence in Warrenton. He was born on October 4, 1936 to the late Elizabeth Suder Jones and Russell Jones.

Donald is well known for his mechanical ability. He was the owner and operator of D&J Equipment with his son, James, in Warrenton.

For many years he raised cattle along with running his business.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and talking to his customers. He loved his loyal little dog Honey Bear, who was always at his side. Donald also loved gardening and growing anything that yielded vegetables and fruits.

Donald is survived by his wife of 38 years, Janie; sons, Carl Edward Jones of Warrenton and James Russell Jones of Culpeper; their mother, Mary Jones of Culpeper; granddaughter, Laura Jones Scheatze of Richmond; step children, Tony, Calabria, Mark Calabria, Michael Calabria, and Susan Calabria; step grandchildren, Dominic Calabria, Tara Calabria, Eva Day, and Vincent Calabria; brothers, Reggie Jones and Vic Jones; sister, Elsie Garrett; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

In addition to his parent, Donald is preceded in death by his daughter, Glenda Jones; brothers, Robert Jones, Richard (Bunny) Jones, and Jimmy Jones; and sisters, Judy Feaganes and Betty Cook.

The family will receive friends Monday, June 22, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper. Due to COVID-19 mandates, masks are required in our building.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel with Pastor Michael Dodson officiating.

Due to the continued restrictions of the COVD pandemic the family would like to invite you to share in the service live stream by joining at https://www.oneroomstreaming.com/view/authorise. php?k=159207644363275 Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memory Gardens. An online guestbook and tribute wall are available at www. foundandsons.com Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is serving the family.

It’s not the length of life but the depth of life

Charles Richard Moore, Sr. 86, of Gainesville, VA, passed June 12, 2020.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, 11 am, at Joynes Funeral Home, 29 N. Third St., Warrenton, VA, 20186.

Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com

Gilbert Brian Mauck Gilbert Brian Mauck, 49 of Warrenton, VA passed away on June 14, 2020 at Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal, VA. He was born on January 20, 1971 in Virginia to Earl Allen Mauck and Sandra Jean Counts.

Online condolences may be expressed at moserfunralhome.com.

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– Ralph Waldo Emerson

SHARE YOUR LOVED ONE’S STORY 540-351-1664 | www.Fauquier.com

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NICHES OF THEIR OWN Similar to the way that the freestanding cemetery building known as a “mausoleum” contains the grave, tomb, or burial chamber of the deceased, a “columbarium” is a structure that has walls with many rows and columns of recesses, called “niches,” into which cremation urns are placed. These niches, or alcoves, may be open to the air, glassfronted, or have doors that close and seal.

On their fronts or along an edge, there is typically a place for a plaque with room for a person’s name to be engraved.

Columbaria are often found in large urban cemeteries or high-density areas.

In fact, the Arlington National Cemetery includes a Columbarium Court with stately granite columns, marble niche covers, and stone walkways. There is no single proper funeral service. It is a time for human sharing in its deepest sense. You and the ones you love are at the very center of the process, and the choices you make will determine its significance for you. As you participate in the planning of the funeral service, you help create a meaningful experience for everyone. To learn more, please call MOSER FUNERAL HOME at (540) 347-3431. We invite you to tour our facility at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. Ask us about our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY, just outside of Warrenton.

“Death must be so beautiful. To lie in the soft brown earth, with the grasses waving above one’s head, and listen to silence. To have no yesterday, and no to-morrow.”

Oscar Wilde

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CL A SSIFIEDS ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Business Directory: Thursday at noon, All other Classified ads: Monday at 3 p.m.

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

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Rainforest Fisher-Price bouncing baby chair; $20 & Fisher-Price Foldaway baby activity jumping chair; $20.

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Furniture/ Appliances

Contemporary Sofa 250.00 Call or text 540 812-5261 Vintage kitchen table with 4 rolling chairs 300.00 Call or text 540-812-5261 White Wicker Rocking Chair 150.00 Call or text 540-812-5261

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ANNUAL Glenkirk Estates Yard Sale, 6/27, 8AM-? 8315 Kinsley Mill Pl. Gainesville, VA. 20155 Huge Estate Sale 12028 Rutherglen Pl., Bristow VA 20136 June 26 & 27 / 10-4PM See pictures: www.

DominionEstateSales. com MULTi! Marshall, 4344 Hill Crest Ln, (faces Crest Hill Rd) 6/26/27, 9a-3p. No early birds. too much to list

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Black CD tower holds 65 CDs, light with dimmer 40.00 Call or text 540-812-5261 Your Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222

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Livestock

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Black Dining Table with matching chairs - $40 Loft Bed Frame - $35 * with twin mattress $50 Matching Sofa and Love Seat - $200 obo, no low-ball offers Living Room Table $20 Call or text (540) 878-6131

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Pets

LOST & FOUND ADOPTIONS TOO!

FAUQUIER SPCA 540-788-9000

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Business Services

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.

540-533-8092

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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www. fauquierspca.com e-mail fspca@ fauquierspca.com

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

Business 540-244-2869 350 Services Affordable Roofing with Terry´s Handyman Services, LLC. LiADAMS CUSTOM SERcensed & Insured.

VICES, LLC. Siding, Commercial & residenWindows, Roofing. tial. Senior discounts.

Visit us online at 540-937-7476 adamscustomservices . c o m . o r c a l l Design/build services.

540-349-8125. Free New, renovations, estimates additions for residential. Commercial renFor all your heating and ovations & tenant upcooling needs. Rc´s lifting. Licensed & AC Service and Rei n s u r e d . pair, 540-349-7832 or 540-428-3050 www.

540-428-9151 s o u t h s t a r GO WITH THE BEST!!! construction.com Brian´s Tree Service.

LICENSED, IN- Remodels; New Homes; Windows; SURED, FREE ESPainting; Garages; TIMATES. Tree reB a t h r o o m s ; moval, trimming, Kitchens; Decks;. deadwooding, stump Class A. Lic & inremoval, lot clearing. sured. GMC EnterSenior discounts prises of VA, LLC. 540-937-4742 or 540-222-3385 540-222-5606 G R AV E L : A L L PROJECTS. Topsoil; fill dirt; mulch. No job 385 Lawn/Garden too small.540-8254150; 540-219-7200 J B S E x c a v a t i o n & BUSHHOGGING SERVICES, Fauquier and Clearing, Free essurrounding counties. timates, tree removal, email: horse arena, broadruncattle@gmail. d r i v e w a y s & com or call landscaping. No job 571-641-6341 too big or too small.

GORMANS TREE AND 703-582-0439 LANDSCAPING SERJENKINS EXCAVATING VICES. Seasonal & LOGGING. Free EsClean up. Snow retimates, Class A moval, grinding, Contractor, Commermowing, take downs. cial, Residential. DemFree estimates. olition, land clearing, 540-222-4107; site prep, roads, 540-825-1000 drives. 540-661-0116 Total Lawn Care, home ADS WORK services. Cranium Call 540-347-4222 Services giving you peace of mind. Call Glenn 571-839-8495; glenn@ 252 Livestock craniumservices. com; cranium. services.com

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Automobiles

605 Automobiles - Domestic 2008 Smart car, red, built in roll-bar, heated seats, 77,873 miles, 1 owner, garaged, runs great. $2,750. Laura, 540-347-1278 H or 540-222-0407 C.

2013 BMW M-sport package. 87k miles. All service records. $12k. Serious inquires only.

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1986 V8 Olds Cutlas Supreme Brougham $1500 OBO. 138K showing on odometer.

Water pump needs replacing. Restoration possible, additional photos or info, email robertmchamp@ yahoo.com

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1990, Mazda Mx-5 Miata Raoadster Convertible, White, 5sp. Runs great! I Brand new engine installed in August of 2015! Clean open title. Ready to roll!

703-298-2221 2007 Yaris Light green.

Starts but does not move. Body in good cond. 4 drs. One small dent. Some staining on seats. $300 OBO Marshall. 540-364-1307 Leave message

Campers/RVs

2017 Forest iver Toy Hauler, XLR Nitro 29 KW excellent condition/loaded Asking $38,000. Call Ken @ 540-402-6291 leave message

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2006 Yamaha V-Star 16,700 mls, windshield & Saddlebags. Garaged! Great Cond.

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THREE FOX FARM LLC Trading as: THREE FOX VINEYARDS & THREE FOX FARM BREWERY; 10100 Three Fox Lane, Delaplane Fauquier, Virginia 20144-1860 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY For a Farm Winery, Brewery license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.

Timothy C. Faltemier - Owner NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc. virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.

Classified Has It! Place Your Ad TODAY 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676

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Legal Notices

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ017628-01-00 FAUQUIER COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re PATTERSON, HAYDEN The object of this suit is to: ESTABLISH CUSTODY OF HAYDEN PATTERSON It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) BRANDON MICHAEL PATTERSON appear at the above-name Court and protect his or her interests on or before 10/20/2020 1:30 PM L. Crawford, Deputy Clerk

Public Notices There has been a release from an underground storage tank system at the Morrisville Mini Mart, 13053 Marsh Rd, Bealeton, VA 22712.

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has required Anderson Oil Co. to develop a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) to address cleanup of petroleum at the site. If you have any questions regarding this cleanup, please contact Bob Baird, PhD, PG, Environmental Consulting, Inc. 13040 Greenwood Church Rd, Ashland, VA 23005 at Bob@callECItoday.com or call (804) 798-5555.

The Corrective Action Plan is on file at the DEQ Northern Regional Office.

If you would like to review or discuss the proposed Corrective Action Plan with the staff of the DEQ, please contact Kristopher McCandless, CPG at kristopher.mccandless@deq. virginia.gov or call (703) 583-3833.

The DEQ requests that all written comments should be sent to the DEQ at the address listed below. When writing, please reference the tracking number for this case, PC# 20-3053, and send your comments to Kristopher McCandless, CPG, Department of Environmental Quality, Northern Regional Office, Water Division, 13901 Crown Ct., Woodbridge, VA 22193.

Legal Notices

TOWN OF WARRENTON NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIVING PROOF OF DEBTS AND DEMANDS PURSUANT TO VIRGINIA CODE § 64.2-550 Having been requested by Milton Babirak, Counsel for the Executor for the Estate of Jane T. Ericson, deceased (Fiduciary#CWF2019-75), to appoint a time and place for receiving proof of debts and demands, Gary M. Pearson, Commissioner of Accounts for the Circuit Court of Fauquier County, hereby notifies all interested persons that I have fixed July 7, 2020 at 10:30 A.M., as the time and my office at 9 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 as the place, for receiving proof of debts and demands against said decedent or said decedent’s estate pursuant to Virginia Code Section 64.2-550.

On this 17th day of June, 2020, I have caused this notice (1) to be posted at the front door of the Courthouse of Fauquier County, Virginia, and (2) to be delivered to The Fauquier Times-Democrat, Warrenton, Virginia, for publication once in that newspaper’s issue on June 24, 2020, both of which last-mentioned dates are more than ten days before the date stated above for receiving proof of debts and demands.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Warrenton will hold its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 7:00 PM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 18 Court Street, Warrenton, Virginia. There are no scheduled Public Hearings.

Council Chambers will remain closed to the Public to adhere to physical distancing regulations.

Citizens wishing to give public comment for Citizens Time can submit their comment in advance by visiting the Town of Warrenton website, emailing citizencomment@warrentonva. gov, or participating via Zoom.

The Town of Warrenton does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Town Hall meeting facilities are fully accessible. Any special accommodations can be made upon request 48 hours prior to the meeting.

A copy of the ordinance is available for review at the Town’s Administrative Offices, 18 Court Street, and can be examined by calling 540-347-1101 and making an appointment.

Elizabeth A. Gillie Town Clerk

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Employment CLASS A CDL DRIVER

Local & Long Distance Hauling, Clean MVR & Drug Testing Required.

Call Donnie @ 703-675-0918.

Legal Notices Full Time Employment

Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) is proposing to collocate antennas at 123-feet on a 145-foot structure at 34 N. 4th St., Warrenton, Fauquier County, VA 20186. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30-days from the date of this publication to: Project 6120004428 - MVA c/o EBI Consulting, 6876 Susquehanna Trail South, York, PA 17403, machimov@ ebiconsulting.com, or via telephone at (848) 992-8086.

Legal Notices

JOINT PUBLIC HEARING A Joint Public Hearing will be held by the Council and the Planning Commission of the Town of The Plains, Virginia at 7:00 P.M. on July 20, 2020 on the lawn at Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main Street, The Plains, VA to consider the Request of Michael and Denise Godfrey for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for a Bed and Breakfast to be known as “The Pink Dogwood”.

The Bed and Breakfast would be located at 4350 Fauquier Avenue, The Plains, Virginia 20198; Tax Map ID Number 6989-87-5229-000; and to consider as a separate matter a Special Use Permit (SUP) for a Home Occupation for a floral arrangement business to be known as “A Floral Event” at the same location. Both the B&B and Home Occupation are being considered in accordance with Chapter 19, Zoning Ordinance; Article 9, R-2 Residential Zoning District, Section 9-1-3 Uses Permitted with a Special Use Permit - Bed and Breakfast, Home Occupation of the Town of The Plains Town Code.

Rain Date is next day or continued thereafter on a day by day basis until a rain free day allows the meeting to be held. If in doubt or questions, please check www.theplainsvirginia. org or call (540) 364-4945 for Notice of Continuance by 12:00 P.M. the day before.

The property is located in the R-2 Residential Zoning District and is located in the Historic and Gateway Overlay Districts.

A copy of the Application is available for review by contacting the Town of The Plains. PO Box 104, The Plains, VA 20198, Phone/Fax (540) 364-4945.

The Town of The Plains does not discriminate on basis of handicapped status in an issue of access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request.

Nancy E. Brady, Clerk

NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS

The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a virtual work session at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2020, in the Warren Green Building at 10 Hotel Street in Warrenton, Virginia, and will hold a virtual regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the same location, to be followed by a virtual public hearing to obtain citizen input on the following item(s): 1. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE III OF THE FAUQUIER COUNTY CODE TO ALLOW FOR TRIENNIAL LAND USE ASSESSMENT REVALIDATION CERTIFICATIONS, AND TO EXTEND THE TERM OF OPEN SPACE COMMITMENT AGREEMENTS FROM EIGHT YEARS TO TEN YEARS – Virginia Code § 58.1-3234 authorizes Land Use Assessment Program recertification up to every 6 years. Fauquier County Code § 8-10(b) currently requires annual recertification. If adopted, the amendment would provide for recertification every 3 years. Virginia Code § 58.1-3233(3) authorizes 10-year terms for Open Space Commitment Agreements. Fauquier County Code § 8-11(c)(3) currently requires 8-year terms. If adopted, the amendment would authorize 10-year terms. (Mary Catherine Anderson, Staff) 2. REZONING REZN-19-011186, LAKESIDE HOMES, LLC, HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION OF BROOKSIDE, JAMES M. & KATHLEEN K. ROHR (OWNERS) / LAKESIDE HOMES, LLC (APPLICANT) – BROAD RUN ESTATES – An application to rezone approximately 112.39 acres from Residential: 1 Unit Per Acre (R-1) to Residential: 4 Units Per Acre (R-4) with proffers. The properties are located at 4525, 4569, 4589, 4627 and 4629 Broad Run Church Road, Scott District. (PIN 7906-90-4594-000, 7906-90-0728-000, 7906-91-7338-000, 7906-91-6062-000, 7906-81-7310-000, 7916-00-5721-000, 7916-00-8844-000, 7916-10-0714-000, 7916-10-1643-000, 7916-10-2576-000, 7916-10-1218-000, 7916-00-9374-000, 7916-00-8482-000, 7916-00-7580-000, 7916-00-7233-000, 7916-00-7919-000 and 7916-00-7838-000) (Adam Shellenberger, Staff) 3. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE CONVEYANCE OF AN OPENSPACE EASEMENT ON THE RIVERSIDE PRESERVE PROPERTY – A public hearing to consider conveyance of a perpetual open-space easement to the Virginia Outdoors Foundation on a parcel of land owned by the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors in the Marshall Magisterial District known as Riverside Preserve (PIN 6943-88-4433-000) containing 196.6393 acres in aggregate. (Tracy Gallehr, Staff) Copies of the above files are available for review by contacting the Board of Supervisors’ office Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by calling (540) 422-8020. Interested parties wishing to be heard on any of the above are strongly encouraged to send written correspondence in advance of the meeting to 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, VA 20186, or by e-mail to BOS@fauquiercounty.gov prior to July 9, 2020.

HELPER/ EQUIPMENT INSTALLER

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Earn while you learn. Call: 540-341-7622 or email: mdouglas2010@live.com

Person for small horse farm near Warrenton, exp. with brood mares foals and yearlings. Sales prep. All barn duties. Some farm maintenance.

P/T. Refs. required. Must speak English. 540-454-1197 Fauquier Community Action Committee, Head Start program is now accepting applications for: · Teachers with an Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education · Bus Drivers that possess a CDL/PS permit · Bus Monitors · Full time meal transporter · Floater Teacher Assistant with high school diploma or CDA If interested please send your resume to tcollins@cwcap.org. or call 540-347-7000.

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Flaggers Full time, to provide traffic control & safety around construction sites. A valid driver license & clean driving record a must.

Starting $13/hr & scheduled raises.

Company-paid medical & dental premiums.

Due to the threat to public health and safety of the residents of Fauquier County from exposure to COVID-19, and pursuant to the County’s emergency continuity of government ordinance adopted April 9, 2020, citizens are encouraged to participate virtually in this process and may view the meeting via livestream at http://fauquier-va.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1 and on Fauquier County Government Channel 23.

Please fill out an application at careers.trafficplan.com or come to our office Tuesdays or Thursdays (8am-10am).7855 Progress Ct., Suite 103; Gainesville, VA

During the meeting, citizens may e-mail comments to BOS.PublicComment@ fauquiercounty.gov. Comments submitted for Citizens’ Time and those pertaining to public hearing items submitted during the meeting will be read into the record.

Citizens desiring to participate in the meeting remotely are required to register in advance. Instructions are available on the County website at https://www. fauquiercounty.gov/government/boards-committees/board-of-supervisors/bos-virtual-meeting. In person comments will be limited to three minutes. Participants will be required to wear a face covering and maintain strict social distancing measures that may involve waiting in line outside of the building.

Full Time Employment

Fauquier County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request. Citizens requiring reasonable accommodation for disabilities or requiring any other assistance related to the meeting should contact Ms. Renée Culbertson, Deputy Municipal Clerk, at (540) 422-8020.

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Immediate full-time position available for a qualified, dependable individual seeking an opportunity to work with an established growing retail operation. Previous retail experience and merchandising is a plus.

Must have good computer skills, excellent organizational and customer service skills.

Knowledge in areas of farming, agriculture, animal care, and gardening a plus.

Must be able to work Saturdays. Store hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All full-time positions offer health and dental insurance, 401k, vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay.

Apply in person: CFC FARM & HOME CENTER 12375 Harpers Run Rd. Morrisville, VA No phone calls.

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