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Warrenton mayor defends Amazon data center By Peter Cary
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The special Warrenton Town Council meeting was called to hear from Dominion Energy about how it will run power lines to the proposed Amazon data center on Blackwell Road. But when Dominion failed to supply any new information, it spun into something else. Three council members tried to gain approval for one last check on noise the data center might emit, but the move clearly frustrated Mayor Carter Nevill, who launched into a nearly eight-minute speech, during which he defended the controversial Amazon project, the town council and staff — as well as the rigor of the town’s approval process. Nevill said the conditions in place to guarantee the data center complies with the town’s noise
ordinance are more than adequate and would be strictly enforced. He said that other council members were off base in comparing noise from a data center near Manassas with the Warrenton project. He objected to accusations he said he had heard that the majority of the council was “selling out to Amazon.” “Not a single one of us sided with Amazon,” he said. “We respected this process fairly, objectively, as we were elected to represent all of the citizens in Warrenton.” Perhaps most important, he laid out the reasons for siting this data center in Warrenton, making an argument for it that had not been heard since the early debates over the project, and possibly not even then. The data center can provide solid tax revenue, with low impact on town services, town spending, See DATA CENTER, page 2
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Mayor Carter Nevill launched into a nearly eightminute speech at a recent town council special meeting about the Amazon data center during which he defended the controversial project, the town council and staff — as well as the rigor of the town’s approval process.
New rules for ‘forever chemicals’ mean challenges, high costs By Hunter Savery Staff Writer
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Blake Corum drafted by the LA Rams
What his selection in the NFL draft means for Fauquier County native and Michigan running back Blake Corum and his family Photo courtesy of Eric Bronson/University of Michigan Athletics See Pages 4 and 23
Fauquier County has until 2029 to remove “forever chemicals” from public drinking water to comply with new EPA standards, but it’s going to be a heavy lift. This month, the Environmental Protection Agency released a first-ofits-kind standard for regulating PFAS compounds; it places strict limits on the concentration of chemicals allowed in public drinking water. PFAS, known as “forever chemicals,” are man-made chemical compounds that are incredibly difficult to destroy and do not break down naturally. They are found in water repellents, food wrappers, cosmetics, firefighting foam, cookware and other products and have been linked to many health issues. At least seven public water systems in Fauquier County will need better filters or upgrades to meet the new standards. Under the EPA’s new rules, public water utilities have until 2027 to
test their water systems for PFAS and make that data available to the public. The Fauquier County Water and Sanitation Authority has already completed its first round of testing and issued the results on April 10. “We are finding elevated PFAS levels on all sides of the county,” Ben Shoemaker, executive director of the Fauquier Water and Sanitation Authority, told the Fauquier Times. By 2029, the water utility must install a new filtration system or find a different water source for customers served by wells where PFAS has been detected — a unique challenge for Fauquier County’s decentralized system. Fauquier’s water system draws from about 50 wells spread across the county, serving various public systems — from New Baltimore, with nearly 9,000 customers, to small subdivisions with only a few dozen residents. See FOREVER, page 2
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The biggest hurdle is cost. The EPA estimates compliance with the new regulations will cost water utilities across the country $1.5 billion a year. Fauquier County’s cost is not yet clear. It is likely that residents will have to pay at least part of the cost of added filtration, though the timeline is unclear. Shoemaker worries about supply chain issues. “I think we’ve all experienced that, in other parts of our lives over the last several years,” Shoemaker said. “And when you read through the EPA’s publication about how many water systems around the country will be upgraded, there’s going to be an enormous demand on a small number of suppliers.” Federal funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is available to upgrade public water systems affected by PFAS and to help private well owners, but how much each state and locality might receive is hard to predict.
On April 10, the Biden administration released another $1 billion to help local water systems meet the new standards. In Fauquier County, “roughly a third of the water sources in our system will need treatment,” Shoemaker said. “And there’s no one-size-fitsall technology.” So, there could be one option for smaller systems and others for larger systems in the county. Shoemaker said an engineering firm will be needed to study the options and costs.
Where will all the chemicals go?
Another concern is where will all the PFAS removed from the water go? That dilemma will be especially challenging for smaller water systems across Fauquier County. “We have a lot of situations where we provide water to a community, but there is no public wastewater service in the community,” Shoemaker said. “That is a significant challenge for certain water treatment technologies because a lot of them rely on ‘backwash’ — which is basically a place to discharge after cleansing and filtering the water.”
Warrenton mayor defends Amazon data center DATA CENTER, from page 1 schools, fire and rescue, and sewer and water, he said. Nevill said that years ago, residents objected to having mixed-use development on the property. And they didn’t want a Walmart due to the traffic. Instead, he said, they wanted “light industrial.” “Twenty years ago, 10 years ago, we heard that this is what you wanted. And now it came, and you don’t want it,” he said, looking out at an audience of about 30 attendees, most of them opposed to the data center. “I want the community to know full well; we’ve heard you. We’ve listened to you. We understand that you don’t like it. But development is going to happen. I want you to be proud of the work that’s been done to ensure that this is the best outcome for this town.” Still, Councilman Eric Gagnon, a critic of the project, was not deterred. He continued to argue, as he had before, for a resolution presented by Councilman Paul Mooney that called for the town manager to hire a noise consultant to model all the noise that the data center could potentially emit. Gagnon said he had conferred with Dale Browne, the president of the Great Oak Homeowners Association south of Manassas, where residents had been plagued for two years by noise from a nearby Amazon data centers complex. While Nevill and Town Manager Frank Cassidy argued that Amazon had already submitted a noise modeling study — and would have to submit others to gain approval for each phase of construction — Gag-
non and Mooney argued that another study would not hurt, especially one that modeled the noise of the data center with all 28 or 29 of its backup diesel power generators running. Gagnon said such a study would either provide residents with assurances of low noise, or if it found otherwise, might spur Amazon to do mitigation. A worst-case scenario, he said, would be to allow Amazon to build, only to find it too noisy and then try to close it down. Mooney’s motion to approve the resolution was defeated in a 4-3-1 vote, with Council members Heather Sutphin, Brett Hamby and James Hartman voting against. Council member David McGuire abstained, saying he needed more time and more information, so Nevill voted no, breaking the tie. There was no such simple resolution, however, to the question of how Dominion plans to route its power lines to the data center. Dominion spokesman Steve Precker and development specialist Dan Kociola said their company had not yet settled on a site for a power substation that would be required to take the high power from transmission lines and turn it into lower, “distribution” power for the project. Kociola said their company had been talking with the Virginia Department of Transportation about running the power to the data center up U.S. 29 but no decisions had been reached. The town denied Dominion a permit last year to run the power lines through Warrenton. Reach Peter Cary at news@fauquier.com.
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New testing by the Fauquier County Water and Sanitation Authority headquarters, seen here, suggests PFAS pollution may be widespread in Fauquier County. Small communities reliant on septic tanks for sewage disposal will have fewer options for removing PFAS during treatment as well. “We have smaller systems in the countryside, and if they do need treatment, our options are going to be very limited,” Shoemaker said. Several potential solutions for destroying PFAS have been floated, including using incinerators that reach temperatures over 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit. However, there are concerns that burning PFAS could just make the pollutants airborne instead. Labs across the country are work-
ing to find effective ways to dispose of forever chemicals. The EPA’s interim guidance on disposal is short on definitive answers but suggests PFAS could be placed in landfills or injected into deep underground wells. Both options carry obvious problems. PFAS leaching from landfills is already an issue, and contaminated groundwater is exactly the problem filtration is supposed to solve. All these questions must be resolved in Fauquier County within the next five years. Reach Hunter Savery at hsavery@ fauquier.com.
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Thomas & Talbot has many talented, unique realtors that enrich the vibrant social tapestry of Middleburg, each with their own story to tell. Here’s one from Isabella Wolf. By Isabella Wolf
Growing up in an equestrian town like Middleburg, my love for horses took shape before I could speak or walk. My parents placed me on a grey pony when I was a baby, thinking I’d perhaps cry, only to find a huge smile unfold across my face. To their surprise, I only cried when they tried to remove me from the horse; they had a horse addict on their hands. I began taking lessons with Nancy Dillon and then at Paper Chase farms, for those that remember Middleburg in the 90s, and quickly gravitated towards the faster-paced equestrian sports. When I was 9, I found the sport that became the center of my life, the sun to my earth: polo. In 2010, women rarely played polo, let alone professionally; yet that’s what my 9-year-old self proudly told anyone who’d listen. Looking back, I don’t blame people for laughing, as only a handful of women in the world had played professionally at that point. Fortunately, my dreams never dulled. After graduating from The University of Virginia and securing two national titles, it took me a year and 10 heartbreaking rejections before I got my first job playing professionally. Each time they said no they admitted it was because someone on the team did not want to play with a woman. Even when I did finally secure a job, the sponsor told me he didn’t want to hire a woman either, but a top-rated pro named Julio Arellano suggested me because I was “the best they’re going to get regardless of gender.” This pivotal moment launched me into my career; I could never thank Julio enough for vouching for me. This was my foot in the door. The travel bug bites many of us when we’re young and untethered to the ground by the realities that follow later in life. I was no exception, with an insatiable nostalgia for the un-
known. The world beyond my hometown promised a treasure of grand adventure. This first job meant that I needed to drive my 10-horse trailer for six days to California, only to potentially be fired on the spot. High risk, high reward. But what else defines one’s life other than the moments we dare to step outside the box? These moments define our character. I believed in myself, and knew if someone would give me the opportunity, I could prove I deserved to be there. This was my shot, and I was well aware that another one was not right around the corner. I’m proud to say that I did exactly that, launching me into a career playing in North and South America.
The polo world picked me up like a current; my job was to hold on as tightly as possible. Texas and California became my main hubs, playing on mostly men’s teams initially before professional women’s polo took off. Thankfully, women’s polo has become our largest growing sector; today I am among the 25 top-rated American female players. I embarked on this journey initially pursuing individual success and adventure, but I realized that this was much bigger than me; it was for all women in sport, especially the ones still dominated by men. My success is just one of the many building blocks of women on the forefront of this change. There were
women who came before us, and many who will build on our legacy. That is a treasure in itself, getting to be part of this mosaic of daring women, in hopes that the next generation can start where we finished. This odyssey taught me so much more than I could have imagined, with no paved route for me to follow, no well-lit signs marking a path to success. And then, the pandemic arrived. I took this time of hibernation to examine my life and navigate next steps, deciding to take this time to study for my real estate license. The vision of my career shifted; I still wanted to play polo professionally, but I realized the other facet of my career — selling horses I trained — could not continue forever, at least not for me. I fell too in love with these horses to part ways, and real estate felt like the perfect career to integrate into my life. I already had experience in horse sales, why not shift that focus to luxury estates? Polo taught me to relentlessly pursue the life I wanted, and I apply this philosophy to all facets of my career; to work diligently and push hard for the client’s vision as I would my own. Blending these careers opened a world of opportunities, especially with Thomas & Talbot, specializing in luxury estates. I left my hometown to pursue a dream that taught me what I’m made of. When the pandemic brought me home, I found a way to make my dream more enjoyable and sustainable. As the book, “The Alchemist” suggests, following our dreams leads us to discover the true depths of ourselves. This privilege is reserved for those courageous enough to persevere on a path less traveled. We must be bold enough to seek our destiny in unexpected places. We must be wise enough to realize that even if it leads us home, the journey is an invaluable gift, and it is certainly not in vain.
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Blake Corum picked by the Los Angeles Rams Here's what it means for him Staff Report Warrenton’s Blake Corum was selected in the third round of the NFL Draft Friday by the Los Angeles Rams with the 83rd overall pick. It was an extraordinary achievement for a small-town athlete. Corum grew up in Fauquier County but went to Maryland for high school and won a national championship in January with the University of
Michigan. He was a two-time college All-American. Here’s what you need to know about his selection:
Who picked him?
The Los Angeles Rams.
Was he selected higher or lower than expected?
The third round was where many prognosticators expected Corum would be picked. He was the third running back selected. Speculation that he could go in the late second round to play again for his college coach, Jim Harbaugh, with the Los
Angeles Chargers did not pan out.
Will he play anywhere close to home in 2024?
What are his chances of playing?
Not really. The closest will be New York. Date and time has not yet been set for that game, but the Rams will play against the New York Jets in the Meadowlands in New Jersey this fall. The Rams play in the NFC West, and so their division games are entirely on the West Coast. The only other East Coast opponent is the New England Patriots. They also play at Detroit and Chicago.
Good. It looks to be a good situation for him. He’ll be behind Kyren Williams on the depth chart. Williams, a fifth round pick out of Notre Dame in 2022, ran for more than 1,100 yards last year. Corum will likely be a compliment to Williams, part of a 1-2 punch for the Rams running game. The Rams, who won the Super Bowl just two years ago, should be good. After slipping to 5-12 the next year, they surprised many experts by bouncing back and making the playoffs in 2023 with 10 wins.
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What are they saying? “So, Corum does wind up in Los Angeles after all, but with Sean McVay instead of Jim Harbaugh.” -ADAM SCHEFTER, ESPN ON X
“Kyren Williams had an incredible year. You saw them change their identity from a zone-heavy run scheme. Over the course of (Coach) Sean McVay’s time there, they transitioned to this duo, man-power, gap-heavy run scheme last year, and it was awesome. Blake Corum is a good fit for it. Good luck picking which one is going to be the more productive rusher.”
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Democrats lead in fundraising in the 10th District race
Elected officials bring in the most cash By Cher Muzyk Staff Writer
The path to control of the U.S. House of Representatives runs through Fauquier County this fall with a competitive race for an open seat in the 10th Congressional District. Recent campaign filings show that in the 10th District race, Democrats are outraising the Republican candidates. Collectively, the 12 Democrats in the race have raised more than $4.5 million, while the four Republicans have pulled in about $583,000, according to the Virginia Public Access Project. Sixteen candidates are vying to succeed U.S. Rep. Jennifer Wexton, who is retiring after being diagnosed with a severe form of Parkinson’s Disease. Fundraising is closely watched in the competition for an open seat because it is one measure of the candidates’ viability in the general election. Campaigning in a tight race costs money — lots of it. The Democratic and Republican nominees will be chosen in dual primaries on Tuesday, June 18. Early voting begins next week on May 3. The top five fundraisers in the race so far are all Democrats: Del. Dan Helmer, 42, of Fairfax County, has brought in the most money with more than $1.1 million in contributions so far. Helmer unseated former delegate Tim Hugo (R) in 2019 and has defended his seat twice. Helmer has spent less than a quarter of what he’s raised and has the most cash on hand with more than $800,000, according to VPAP. A political newcomer, Krystle Kaul, 39, of Ashburn, is next in line with more than $930,000 raised, including via a personal loan of more than $500,000, according to the public access project. Kaul has spent her career serving in civilian roles in defense and intelligence, according to her website. Kaul has over $600,000 cash on hand. In third place is former delegate Eileen
Fundraising in 10th District congressional race Candidates
Total raised so far
Del. Dan Helmer (D) $1,113,778 Krystle Kaul (D) $930,070 Eileen Filler-Corn (D) $759,562 Sen. Suhas Subramanyam (D) $679,183 Sen. Jennifer Boysko (D) $407,307 Mike Clancy (R) $347,161 Atif Qarni (D) $289,739 David Reid (D) $223,806 Alex Isaac (R) $124,910 Aliscia Andrews (R) $106,495 Travis Nembhard (D) $101,815 Del. Michelle Maldonado (D) $69,201 Mark Leighton (D) $6,473 Manga Anantatmula (R) $4,492 Marion Devoe (D) $10 Adrian Pokharel (D) N/A Source: Virginia Public Access Project Filler-Corn, 59, who has raised more than $750,000. She has spent over $230,000 and has more than $430,000 left to spend. Filler-Corn first won a seat in the Virginia House of Delegates in 2010 and served until 2022. She did not seek re-election in 2023. State Sen. Suhas Subramanyam, 37, of Loudoun County, is the fourth-leading fundraiser with nearly $680,000, including $400,000 in the first quarter of 2024. He has spent only $75,000. Subramanyam won his delegate seat in 2019 and his state Senate seat in 2023. Rounding out the top five is state Sen. Jennifer Boysko, 57, of Fairfax. She has raised more than $400,000 so far, with more than half contributed in the first quarter of 2024. On the Republican side, three candidates made it into the top 10 fundraisers across both parties. Mike Clancy, of Loudoun County, is the top Republican fundraiser with nearly $350,000, which includes a $250,000 personal loan. Clancy
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sought the GOP nomination to run for the 10th District seat in 2022 but lost to Hung Cao, who then lost to Wexton. Political newcomer Alex Isaac, of Loudoun County, has raised nearly $125,000, including a $100,000 personal loan. Isaac is a retired Army lieutenant colonel. In the 10th fundraising spot is Aliscia Andrews, 36, of Loudoun County, who raised about $106,000, all of it contributed in the first quarter of 2024. Andrews vied for the 10th District seat as the Republican nominee in 2020 but was lost to Wexton by 13 points. Reach Cher Muzyk at cmuzyk@fauquier.com. Want to stay up to date on the best stories about Life in the Piedmont? Sign up for the Fauquier Times’ newly revamped daily newsletter online at www.fauquier.com/newsletters/the_lip.
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Learning history all around the world, a box at a time Warrenton History Unboxed opens in Old Town
Steps to making a History Box Founder Elizabeth Hauris and creative director Stephanie Hanson of History Unboxed in Warrenton create boxes of materials for kids and adults who want to learn about key moments in history. Each box requires hours of preparation.
By Aimee O’Grady Contributing Writer If you’ve passed along Culpeper Street near Main Street in Warrenton since November, you may have noticed a mannequin couple, dressed in 1800s clothing, standing in the window of 29 Culpeper St.
“Their names are Claire and Roger, and they are dressed to honor the year the building was built,” said Stephanie Hanson, the creative director of the hands-on history education subscription business History Unboxed. Founded in 2014 by Elizabeth Hauris, until now, History Unboxed has been a home-based service that mails boxes to its customers. But now this local business with a worldwide following is open to anyone in town who would like to walk in and learn about history. Claire and Roger are meant to invite passersby inside the new brick-and-mortar location. The company has created 45 history boxes that are available for purchase. The information in each box is tailored to youth up to age 17 but is appropriate for those of any age who simply crave an immersive historical experience in the comfort of home. History Unboxed has about 300 subscribers, with an average of 750 orders every month. In February there were over 1,000 orders. The company has customers across North America and in Europe and Australia. It serves home educators, charter schools, public schools and scholarship programs. In Alaska, for example, it works with partnership programs supported by the public school system. Hauris and Hanson create the instructional materials in each box, connecting them to significant
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History Unboxed founder Elizabeth Hauris holds a book about exploring the world through food. historical events from ancient history, the Middle Ages and American history. Each box contains stories, crafts and a magazine. Other items in the box vary depending on the topic. As orders increased, Hanson and Hauris looked to move into a storefront location. “We began to look for real estate opportunities in Warrenton,” Hauris said. History Unboxed’s arrival in Old Town Warrenton See HISTORY, page 7 ®
Step 1: Determine the historical era. Keeping in mind what students are expected to learn on the topic, Hauris and Hanson aim for each box to introduce cultures and groups that students may not have heard of. Step 2: Research. Hanson spent 20 hours reading and researching to create each of the first 40 boxes, which were released at a rate of one per month. Now working at a slower pace for creating new boxes, she spends twice as long and has the help of a research assistant. Step 3: Identify activities. As they research, they brainstorm activities for the box. Some are made in-house. Others are sourced from the countries represented in the lesson. Step 4: Create comics and coloring pages. These pieces are included in each box as well as a card from time-traveling brother and sister characters named Zane and Ava. Another local company, Orcada Media Group, creates the graphics. Step 5: Develop lesson plans. Hanson and Hauris use their expertise to create instructional materials that educators can use. Step 6: Make the magazine. Once all the components are determined, Hanson creates a magazine that is unique to every box. Step 7: Assemble and ship! After Step 6, an assembly team puts the boxes together, and a shipping team pulls and mails them when they are ordered. The total time to get a box ready to ship is between 150 and 200 hours.
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HISTORY, from page 6 began with the purchase of the building and several months of renovations. After a small opening in November, it hosted the Old Town Chocolate Trail to celebrate its grand opening on Feb. 10. Chocolate passports were given to participants and signed by other Old Town Warrenton businesses distributing chocolates after History Unboxed gave a demonstration in historical chocolate-making. The business, which turns 10 this fall, has its own history. Hauris said she never forgot a candle-making demonstration she saw at Claude Moore Colonial Farm in McLean when she was 10 years old. She volunteered at the farm until she was 17. A few years later, she was on the other side of the candle-making demonstration and co-directing its educational programs. In 2014, Hauris was homeschooling her children and wishing she had access to more handson historical information for her lessons when the idea for History Unboxed was born. Six months after she launched the business, she was joined by Hanson who has a master’s degree in history from George Mason University. The 19th-century building on Culpeper Street is steeped in local history and nicknamed the HUB, an acronym for the business’ name. It boasts nearly 9,000 square feet and has a conference room that can be reserved for small events. The expansive building has a maze of rooms used to store materials. Shelves in the basement house different elements from every box. The business has a 3D printer with a glowforge, which can be used to create upgraded craft materials. A hallway library houses reference materials. Customers can also purchase single boxes to reinforce local history or recent trips to historical locations. “Digital magazines cover seasonal topics and areas of additional historical interest to supplement the boxes,” Hanson said. “They are offered a la
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A handmade folding fan made from fabric from Ghana on display at History Unboxed. carte and are available in print at the HUB only.” History Unboxed has two full-time employees and one part-time. Assisting with packing and shipping are five contractors locally and six remote contractors. For more information, go to historyunboxed.com. Want to stay up to date on the best stories about Life in the Piedmont? Sign up for the Fauquier Times’ newly revamped daily newsletter online at www.fauquier.com/newsletters.com/.
Fauquier County got a big win Saturday when Blackhall, a horse from Kinross Farm owned by Zohar and Lisa Ben-Dov, edged a star-studded field in the Maryland Hunt Cup. The Irish-born 10-year-old edged out runner-up Shootist to win the $100,000 timber classic. It was the first Hunt Cup win for Kinross, located between Marshall and Middleburg, at the 127th running of the historic race. English amateur rider Charlie Marshall was aboard Blackhall for trainer Joe Davies. The steeplechase course is known for its difficulty at four miles long with 22 timber fences, some nearly five feet tall. The lightly raced Blackhall counts the Hunt Cup score as his first win in 16 lifetime starts. English-based jockey Marshall was making his first appearance in the race that’s considered American steeplechasing’s most challenging event.
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH
Celebrating 50 Years of Ministry Honoring our pastor,
Dr. Vinton Williams, on his retirement Sunday, May 5, 2024
Sunday School – 9:45 AM Morning Worship – 10:45 AM Evening Service – 6:30 PM
8803 James Madison Hwy., Warrenton 540.347.7640 • www.tbcwarrenton.org
Guest preacher: Dr. David C. Gibbs, Jr. Special Music: Evangelist Mark Rogers and wife, Liz
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LEGAL NOTICES TOWN OF WARRENTON NOTICE OF TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Warrenton will hold their Regular Monthly Meeting Work Session on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024, at 9:00 AM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 21 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia. Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Warrenton will hold their Regular Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024, at 6:30 PM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 21 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia. Council will hold a Public Hearing on the following items: 1) An Ordinance to Exempt Real Property Owned by the Cortona Foundation from Taxation Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 58.1-3651. The proposed ordinance will exempt from taxation real property used for charitable purposes owned by the Cortonoa Foundation. 2) An Ordinance to Exempt Real Property Owned by the PATH Foundation from Taxation Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 58.1-3651. The proposed ordinance will exempt from taxation real property used for charitable purposes owned by the PATH Foundation. 3) The Town Manager’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 and the Proposed 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program. There are no tax rate increases proposed. The Water and Sewer rates are proposed to increase by 23% effective July 1, 2024. The budget incorporates the addition of existing Stormwater Management fees to the Town’s fee schedule. Warrenton Cemetery fees are proposed to increase effective July 1, 2024. A synopsis of the proposed budget is provided below: TOWN OF WARRENTON, VIRGINIA PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 Adopted FY 2024
General Fund Revenues Real Estate Taxes Personal Property Taxes Other Property Taxes Motor Vehicle License Taxes Local Sales Taxes BPOL Taxes Meals Taxes Lodging Taxes Cigarette Taxes Consumer Utility Taxes Utility Franchise Taxes Bank Franchise Taxes Licenses, Permits & Fees Fines & Forfeitures Use of Money & Property Charges for Services Miscellaneous Revenue State Revenue Transfers Use of Fund Balance Total General Fund Revenues
Expenditures General Government Public Safety Public Works Parks and Recreation Community Development Contributions Non-departmental Debt Service Salary Savings Credit Transfer to Capital Total General Fund Expenditures Other Funds General Capital Project Fund General Asset Replacement Fund Water and Sewer Operating Fund Water and Sewer Capital Fund Stormwater Management Fund ARPA Total Other Funds
$
$ $
$ $
$
Less Interfund Transfers Total Estimated Appropriations
844,000 417,616 42,000 236,100 999,500 2,272,525 5,500,000 250,000 338,000 490,020 63,076 1,200,000 288,064 77,500 500,000 1,090,439 221,633 2,971,638 539,913 4,394,803 $22,736,827 4,501,562 3,710,131 5,721,974 2,462,078 1,359,697 58,954 389,666 824,238 (493,182) 4,201,709 22,736,827 2,770,359 1,491,350 8,092,362 5,311,700 1,485,404 3,269,910 22,421,085
$
$
824,266 730,000 43,417 220,000 1,050,000 2,300,000 5,500,000 280,000 319,000 480,330 53,276 1,200,000 185,132 77,500 800,000 1,085,018 186,845 3,421,983 414,262 2,857,864 22,028,893
$
4,386,751 3,600,885 5,351,953 2,686,305 1,328,781 58,954 443,290 822,972 3,349,002 22,028,893
$
$
(4,741,622) $
40,416,290
Proposed FY 2025
1,584,002 1,765,000 9,530,463 12,529,550 1,291,232 164,467 26,864,714 (5,027,621)
$
43,865,986
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LEGAL NOTICES The following Water and Sewer rates, which reflect a 23% increase over current rates, are proposed, effective July 1, 2024: Base Charge (for usage ≤2,000 gallons): IN TOWN RATES Meter Size 5/8 3/4 1 1 1/2 2 3 4 6 8
Water $10.05 15.08 25.13 50.25 80.40 175.88 316.58 653.25 804.00
Sewer $18.69 28.04 46.73 93.45 149.52 327.08 588.74 1,214.85 1,495.20
OUT OF TOWN RATES
Total $28.74 43.12 71.86 143.70 229.92 502.96 905.32 1,868.10 2,299.20
Water $15.08 22.62 37.70 75.38 120.60 263.82 474.87 979.88 1,206.00
Sewer $28.04 42.06 70.10 140.18 224.28 490.62 883.11 1,822.28 2,242.80
Total $43.12 64.68 107.80 215.56 344.88 754.44 1,357.98 2,802,16 3,448.80
Total $26.13
Water $16.71
Sewer $22.49
Total $39.20
Commodity Rate, per 1,000 gallons: Usage > 2,000
Water $11.14
Sewer $14.99
Bulk Water Rates Base charge (≤2,000 gallons) Commodity rate (>2,000 gallons, per 1,000 gallons)
$38.45 $16.71
In Town Out of Town Out of Town Commercial
$50.17 $75.27 $244.40
Flat Sewer Rates
Recreational Vehicle Wastewater Disposal Flat Fee
$10.00
The following existing fees will be listed in a new Stormwater Management Fee Schedule section, effective July 1, 2024: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT DESCRIPTION FEES FOR PERMIT ISSUANCE VSMP General Permit – Singlefamily detached residential structures
CODE
FEE
VSMP
$209 (<5 Acres) $290 (<1 Acre) $2,700 (≥1 - <5Acres)
VSMP General Permit
VSMP
$3,400 (≥5 - <10 Acres) $4,500 (≥10 - <50 Acres) $6,100 (≥50 - <100 Acres)
MODIFICATION AND TRANSFER FEES
Construction Activity/Land Clearing (Fee based on size of site/area within SWMT common plans of development or size of sale with land disturbance)
PERMIT MAINTENANCE FEES*
Construction Activity/Land Clearing (Fee based on size of site/area within SWPM common plans of development or size of sale with land disturbance)
$9,600 (≥ 100 Acres) $20 (<1 Acre) $200 (≥1 - <5Acres) $250 (≥5 - <10 Acres) $300 (≥10 - <50 Acres) $450 (≥50 - <100 Acres) $700 (≥ 100 Acres) $50 (<1 Acre) $400 (≥1 - <5Acres) $500 (≥5 - <10 Acres) $650 (≥10 - <50 Acres) $900 (≥50 - <100 Acres) $1,400 (≥ 100 Acres)
*General permit coverage maintenance fees shall be paid annually to the Town, by the anniversary date of general permit coverage. No permit will be reissued or automatically continued without payment of the required fee. General permit coverage maintenance fees shall be applied until a Notice of Termination is effective.
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Weekend happenings: Cinco de Mayo events, plant sales By Sondra Anzalone Contributing Writer
As we begin the month of May, let’s begin with an intergalactic greeting: May the 4th be with you! (That’s a cheeky Star Wars reference to “may the force be with you,” if you’ve been living under a space rock.) The Fauquier County Libraries will celebrate with Lego free play events on Saturday, May 4, that includes building with blocks and exploring Star Wars books — fitting since libraries are great places to explore new galaxies. Make it a party all weekend long with Battle Street Live in Old Town Manassas. Stroll freely in the streets with family, friends and strangers while listening to live music and enjoying your favorite beverages. It’s a pedestrian paradise with the roads closed (maybe carpool to find park-
ing though). It’s Cinco de Mayo on Sunday. Get your guac on and chow down at an unlimited taco bar at the Middleburg Cinco De Mayo Community Dinner. If that’s not enough to get your maracas shaking, the $30 ticket price includes a free adult beverage of your choice. Looking for a less conventional way to celebrate? Check out Cinco de Meow at the Prince William County Animal Services Center, where a cat adoption gets you a free taco. There’s also a rabies clinic onsite for your furry, four-legged friends. Finally, get your garden growing with high-quality specimens from these local plant sales. No green thumb required. May the 4th Be with You Lego Free Play: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4. Drop by the library to play with LEGOs and explore LEGO
Star Wars books at Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton; Bealeton Branch Library, 10977 Willow Drive, Bealeton; and John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall. Free. Battle Street Live: 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, May 3, at 9405 Battle St., Manassas. Additional dates: Saturday, May 4 and Sunday May 5; same times. Listen to live local bands. For more information, call 703-368-5522. Cinco de Meow: 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 5. Onsite rabies clinic for dogs and cats. Also, adopt a cat and receive a coupon for a free taco at Zandra’s Taqueria. Prince William County Animal Services Center, 14807 Bristow Road, Manassas. $10 per vaccine (cash only). Middleburg Cinco De Mayo Community Dinner: 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 5 at Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington
St., Middleburg. Enjoy a festive meal in honor of this special day. Included in the ticket price is an unlimited build-your-own taco bar, chips, salsa, guacamole and one free adult beverage of your choice. Tickets are available online via Eventbrite; $30 adults, $13 kids, ages 5 and under are free. 23rd annual Rappahannock Spring Plant Sale: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. Locally grown, high-quality plants for your garden. Waterpenny Farm, 53 Waterpenny Lane, Sperryville, Va. Garden Club of Montclair Perennial Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 at 4401 Ashgrove Drive, Montclair. Perennial plants grown by members and tried and tested in their own gardens. For more information, call 703-9288111. Cash or check only please
UPCOMING FAUQUIER EVENTS MAY 1 TO 7 ONGOING EVENTS Fauquier Community Theatre presents the Musical “Tuck Everlasting”: Vint Hill Theater on the Green, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton. Friday, May 3 to Sunday, May 19. Friday and Saturday performances, May 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18 are 7:30 p.m., Sunday matinees, May 5, 12 and 19 are 2 p.m. Call 540-349-8760 for reservations; tickets available at www.FCTstage.org. Tickets range from $18 to $22. Teen Be a Maker Cart: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road,
Marshall and Bealeton Branch Library, 10977 Willow Drive, Bealeton. All day Monday, May 6 to Sunday, May 12. Teens can learn, create and make their own project using the library’s BAM cart stocked with craft and maker supplies. No registration required. Free. Farmers Markets Archwood Green Barns Regular Farmers Market: Archwood Green Barns Farmers Market, 4557 Old Tavern Road, The Plains. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, May 5 to Nov. 24. Fruits, vegetables, baked goods, goat
cheese, meats and seafood (fresh and frozen). Warrenton Farmers Market Peak Season 2024: Warrenton Farmers Market, Court St., Hotel St., and inside the building at 18 Court St., Warrenton. 8 a.m. to noon. Saturdays to Nov. 23. Marshall Farmers Market: Marshall Farmers Market, 8374 W. Main St., Marshall. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2nd Saturdays to Oct. 12. Middleburg Farmers Market: Middleburg Farmers Market, 10 W. Marshall St., Middleburg. 9 a.m. to noon. Saturdays, May
4 to Oct. 26. Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market: Culpeper Farmers Market, 318 S. West St., Culpeper. 7:30 a.m. to noon. Saturdays, May 4 to Oct. 26. Warrenton Chorale Rehearsals for “Salute to Those Who Serve”: Warrenton Presbyterian Church, 91 Main St., Warrenton. 7 p.m. rehearsals will continue each Tuesday until the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27. For more information,
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LEGAL NOTICES The following changes in Warrenton Cemetery fees are proposed effective July 1, 2024. CEMETERY DESCRIPTION
CURRENT FEE
PROPOSED FEE
$500 (Adult)
$700 (Adult)
$200 (Child Under 6 or Cremation)
$400 (Child Under 6 or Cremation)
$600 (Adult)
$800 (Adult)
$250 (Child Under 6 or Cremation)
$450 (Child Under 6 or Cremation)
$750 (Adult)
$950 (Adult)
$300 (Child Under 6 or Cremation)
$500 (Child Under 6 or Cremation)
$5
$50
Monument Inspections Fee ***
No charge
$50
Fee for Services Arriving Weekdays after 3pm or on Weekend/Holiday
No charge
$200
OPENING AND CLOSING FEES** Opening & Closing Grave Sites – Weekday Opening & Closing Grave Sites -Weekend/Holiday Opening & Closing Grave Sites – Emergency MISCELLANEOUS Deed/Title Transfer Fee
** For double depth grave sites, the fees in this schedule are doubled.
*** Includes layout of headstone dimensions by Town staff prior to installation of footer for headstones (to be completed by vendor).
People having an interest in the above are invited to participate in the hearing and state their opinion regarding the above issues. The public may also choose to submit written comments through the Town’s website or by emailing citizencomment@warrentonva.gov during the public comment period, which will end at noon the day of the Public Hearing, May 14th, 2024. Copies of the Budget and ordinances will be available online and are available for review at Town Hall located at 21 Main Street, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Town of Warrenton desires to make its programs, services, facilities, and activities accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need accommodations or auxiliary services, please contact the Town as far in advance as possible.
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Fauquier Community Theatre brings ‘Tuck Everlasting’ to the stage by Stub Estey
Contributing Writer
Based on the best-selling children’s classic by Natalie Babbitt, “Tuck Everlasting” begins around the village of Treegap, New Hampshire, in 1893. Eleven-year-old Winnie Foster lives with her mother, Betsy Foster, played by Belén Rodas, and Nana, played by Lori Roddy. Winnie runs off one day to explore the forbidden woods behind her house and meets the mysterious Tuck family. Winnie befriends the family, including the mother Mae Tuck, played by Sarah Bright; the father, Angus Tuck, played by Paul Thornton; and brothers Miles Tuck, played by Robert DeBroeck; and Jesse Tuck, played by Joshua Starzyk. Winnie soon discovers the Tuck family’s remarkable secret. Then, Winnie faces the difficult choice of returning to her rather ordinary life or continuing with the Tucks on their everlasting journey. No story like this would be complete without a villain and a carnival barker like the Man in the Yellow Suit, played by Scott Pierce of Warrenton. He knows about the magical secret and is determined to capitalize on it. Winnie’s disappearance from home is investigated by Constable Joe, played by Jamey Pellegrini, and his bumbling young deputy Hugo, played by Luke Tessier. The cast of 28 youth and adult actors in Fauquier Community Theatre’s production will delight audiences with song and dance numbers that bring the novel to life. Thirteen-year-old Fauquier County resident Lucy Underwood plays Winnie Foster and has been performing since the age of 4, including in roles at Fauquier Community Theatre in “James and the Giant Peach” and “Gift of the Magi – the Musical.” Joshua Starzyk, who plays Jesse, is CALENDAR, from page 10 contact Barb Wilkison at 540-219-9220. Registration fee is $20, collected at the first rehearsal; to register go to https://www. warrentonchorale.org. Al-Anon for Family and Friends of Alcoholics: Warrenton Presbyterian Church, 91 Main St., Warrenton. Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. Help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics; for more information, go to https://www.al-anon.org or call 540-2195054. Parkinsons Piedmont Support Group: Cornerstone Community Church, 40 Rockpoint Lane, Warrenton (directly behind Blaser Physical Therapy Bldg.) 12:15 to 2 p.m., fourth Wednesday of each month. For more information, contact Kendal Blaser at 540-222-6000. 12-Step Recovery Programs, i.e. Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Narcotics Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, etc.: The Warrenton Meeting Place, 26 S. Third St., Warrenton. Meeting days and times vary; go to www.TWMP.org to find out more, including meeting days and times. Peas and Grace: Grace Episcopal Church,
Senior Living Made Easy! Warrenton Manor Apartments
Senior Living Communities! Photos by Stephen Rummel Photography Sarah Bright (left) as Mae Tuck and Lucy Underwood (right) as Winnie Foster.
a senior at Colgan High School and in his second production with Fauquier Community Theatre after “Once Upon a Mattress.” Josh will be majoring in theater in college this fall. Sarah Bright, who plays Mae, recently moved to Virginia and has theater credits in Chicago, Germany and the United Kingdom. Her mastery in acting, singing and dancing was seen on the Fauquier Community Theatre stage last year. As Christine in “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” she received high acclaim in a review by DC Theater Arts. Fauquier Community Theatre’s production team of “Tuck Everlasting” includes director Jack Tessier, assistant director Michael Pryor, vocal director Cate Murray and choreographer Gabrielle Tessier. Claire Anderson is the customer, and Morgan Gallagher is the set designer. Samantha Wong and Ryan Balint are co-producers. What: “Tuck Everlasting” Where: Vint Hill Theatre on the Green, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton. When: Fridays and weekends starting Friday, May 3 and running through Sunday, May 19. Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $18 to $22 for reserved seating; available online at www.FCTstage.org or by calling 540-349-8760. 6507 Main St., The Plains. 8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays and 8 to 10 a.m. Saturdays. Those in need of food assistance are encouraged to come out; all are welcome. Spiritual Care Support Ministries: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton. 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; closed Sunday. Support groups/counseling and special events for those experiencing the death of a loved one, divorce and chronic illness. Info 540-349-5814 or www.scsm.tv. The S.E.E. Recovery Center: The S.E.E. Recovery Center, 710 U.S. Ave., Culpeper. 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday; and 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday. The center offers an array of recovery-oriented groups, meetings and the opportunity to speak with someone about mental health or substance use recovery. Info 540-825-3366 or email: SEERecovery@ rrcsb.org. Thursday, May 2 English-as-a-second-language class: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton 6 to 9 p.m. Registration
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Accepting Applications for the waiting list Efficiency and 1 Bedroom Apartments in Warrenton Manor Apartments. Contact Site Manager at 540-349-1353 Monday-Friday 9:00 - 4:30 Closed Saturday and Sunday TDD 711 Rents Income Based
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Legal Notice LEGAL NOTICENOTICE Legal Notice NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF A PETITION BY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY AND OSW PROJECT LLC FOR APPROVAL AND AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO AFFILIATE AGREEMENTS AND ISSUE SECURITIES UNDER CHAPTERS 3 AND 4 OF TITLE 56 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA CASE NO. PUR-2024-00053 In Case No. PUR-2021-00142, Virginia Electric and Power Company (“Dominion” or “Company”) sought, and received, approval from the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) for: (i) construction of the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Commercial Project (“Project” or “CVOW Project”), to be located in a federal lease area beginning approximately 24 nautical miles off the coast of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and its related power export facilities; (ii) a certificate of public convenience and necessity (“CPCN”) for electric interconnection and transmission facilities associated with the Project; and (iii) a rate adjustment clause, designated Rider OSW, for the recovery of costs associated with the Project. As part of its approval, the Commission adopted certain consumer protections for the Project and directed Dominion to file annual Rider OSW update proceedings. Thereafter, during its 2023 Session, the Virginia General Assembly enacted Chapter 510 (SB 1477) of the 2023 Virginia Acts of Assembly, which became effective on July 1, 2023 (“Chapter 510”). Among other things, Chapter 510 amended Code § 56 585.1:11 (“Section 1:11”) to authorize a Phase II Utility, such as Dominion, to establish an offshore wind affiliate for the purpose of securing a noncontrolling equity financing partner in a qualifying offshore wind project, subject to Commission approval. Chapter 510 also permits an offshore wind affiliate to construct, own, or operate a qualifying offshore wind project, or a portion thereof, and to operate as a public utility in association with the Phase II Utility. As authorized by Section 1:11, on March 28, 2024, Dominion and OSW Project LLC (“ProjectCo”) (collectively, “Petitioners”) filed a petition (“Petition”) with the Commission in Case No. PUR-2024-00045, pursuant to Chapter 4 of Title 56 of the Code (“Affiliates Act”), Chapter 5 of Title 56 of the Code (“Utility Transfers Act”), Chapter 10.1 of Title 56 of the Code (“Utility Facilities Act”), and, to the extent the Commission deems necessary, Chapter 3 of Title 56 of the Code (“Securities Act”). In the Petition, the Petitioners seek: (i) approval to enter into proposed affiliate agreements (“Affiliate Agreements”) related to the CVOW Project (“Affiliates Act Request”); (ii) approval to transfer the CVOW Project’s assets from Dominion to ProjectCo, to assign certain permits, leases, contracts, and real estate interests associated with the Project to ProjectCo, and to amend the CPCN issued in Case No. PUR-2021-00142 (“Utility Transfers Act and Utility Facilities Act Requests”); (iii) authority for ProjectCo to issue ownership shares to the Company and its noncontrolling equity partner, Dunedin Member LLC (“Stonepeak Member”), should the Commission deem such authority to be necessary (“Securities Act Request”); and (iv) a finding that ProjectCo may furnish public utility service in association with Dominion pursuant to the Company’s existing CPCN (“Other Requests”). Affiliates Act Request The Petitioners are seeking approval to enter into proposed Affiliate Agreements. The Affiliate Agreements include a Limited Liability Company Agreement, a Project Management Agreement, a Rider OSW Servicing Agreement, a Renewable Energy Certificate Purchase and Sale Agreement, and a North Carolina Revenue Contract. The Affiliate Agreements are contracts that would, among other things, effectuate the transfer of the CVOW Project from Dominion to ProjectCo and facilitate financing of the Project. The Petitioners maintain that approval of the Affiliate Agreements would allow Dominion to maintain strong financial metrics without any incremental cost to customers. Securities Act Request If the Petition is approved, ProjectCo would issue ownership shares exclusively to Dominion and Stonepeak Member in a private transaction at the time of closing. As such, to the extent the Commission deems it necessary, the Petitioners seek authority for ProjectCo to issue these ownership shares to Dominion and Stonepeak Member, and to revise the ownership shares from time to time as may be required. The Petitioners state that the issuance of such ownership shares is necessary for ProjectCo to acquire the CVOW Property and carry out its functions under Section 1:11.
Order Bifurcating Case In an Order Bifurcating Case entered in both Case No. PUR-2024-00045 and the present proceeding, the Commission established separate dockets to consider the relief requested in the Petition. Specifically, the Commission determined that it would evaluate the Affiliates Act Requests and Securities Act Requests in the present docket, while all other matters, including but not limited to the Utility Transfers Act and Utility Facilities Act Requests and the Other Requests, would be evaluated in Case No. PUR-2024-00045. The Commission also noted in its Order Bifurcating Case that subsequent Orders would be filed in each docket providing additional details on future procedures, including opportunities for participation, in the respective cases. Interested persons are encouraged to review Dominion’s Petition and supporting documents in full for details about these and other proposals. Interested persons are also encouraged to review the information in Case No. PUR-2024-00045 for more information on other matters related to the Petition. The Commission entered an Order Extending Time for Review and Inviting Comments that, among other things, directed the Petitioners to provide notice to the public and provided interested persons an opportunity to comment on the Petition. The Commission extended the review period for the Securities Act Requests and Affiliates Act Requests until June 26, 2024. To promote administrative efficiency and timely service of filings upon participants, the Commission has directed the electronic filing of testimony and pleadings, unless they contain confidential information, and required electronic service on parties to this proceeding. In accordance therewith, all pleadings, briefs, or other documents required to be served in this matter shall be submitted electronically to the extent authorized by 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules of Practice”). Confidential and Extraordinarily Sensitive Information shall not be submitted electronically and should comply with 5 VAC 5-20-170, Confidential information, of the Rules of Practice. Any person seeking to hand deliver and physically file or submit any pleading or other document shall contact the Clerk’s Office Document Control Center at (804) 371-9838 to arrange the delivery. Electronic copies of the public version of the Petition may be obtained by submitting a written request to counsel for the Petitioners, Vishwa B. Link, Esquire, McGuireWoods LLP, Gateway Plaza, 800 East Canal Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or vlink@mcguirewoods.com. Interested persons also may download unofficial copies of the public version of the Petition and other documents filed in this case from the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. On or before May 29, 2024, any interested person may submit comments on the Petition by following the instructions found on the Commission’s website: scc.virginia. gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments. Those unable, as a practical matter, to submit comments electronically may file such comments by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. All such comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2024-00053. Any documents filed in paper form with the Office of the Clerk of the Commission in this docket may use both sides of the paper. In all other respects, except as modified by the Commission’s Order for Notice and Comment, all filings shall comply fully with the requirements of 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice. The Petition and other documents filed in this case, the Commission’s Rules of Practice, and the Commission’s Order for Notice and Comment may be viewed on the Commission’s website at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information.
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2024 Virginia Gold Cup
A Very Special Edition of the Fauquier Times
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Since 1922, the Virginia Gold Cup has been the steeplechase that sets the standard, the event by which others are judged. The $75,000 classic anchors the Virginia Gold Cup Races’ program Saturday, May 4 at Great Meadow in The Plains. The Gold Cup is joined by a pair of hurdle stakes — the newly penned Commonwealth Cup, a grade 1 handicap, and the Speedy Smithwick, and a rich undercard boosting Saturday’s purses to a record $430,000. Pari-mutuel wagering is available on course and online on all nine of the day’s races.
PHOTO BY BETSY BURKE PARKER
The May 4 Virginia Gold Cup Races in The Plains feature record entries and record purses. Complete entries can be found online at nationalsteeplechase.com. Find past performance information on competitors at equibase.com. Details on the day’s activities and ticket information are at vagoldcup.com.
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Warrenton native, photographer Douglas Lees captured the cover image of steeplechase superstar Storm Team flying the brush water jump at Great Meadow on the way to winning last year’s cross-country steeplethon. Trained in Maryland’s Hunt Valley by Hall of Fame conditioner Jack Fisher, Storm Team had a winning career over hurdles before converting to timber in 2020, adding the cross-country division in 2022. Lees used a remote camera placed under the inside wing of the stuffed brush box in front of the Great Meadow stewards’ stand to get the powerful shot. Lees explained that he has a hand-held camera, too, with a remote trigger that makes the ground-level camera fire at the same instant. “Timing is everything,” Lees said of the unique perspective of what he called “the undershot.” UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL STORIES BY BETSY BURKE PARKER. PHOTOS BY BETSY BURKE PARKER AND DOUGLAS LEES. COVER PHOTO BY DOUGLAS LEES.
Best Wishes to Horsemen & Fans for a Successful Virginia Gold Cup! UPCOMING HORSE RACING EVENTS:
JULY 11 - SEPTEMBER 7 Thoroughbred Racing at Colonial Downs in New Kent
RACING THRU MAY 19 Harness Racing at Shenandoah Downs in Woodstock
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Race day schedule 10 a.m. Gates open to the public 12:30 p.m. Opening ceremony National Anthem by Angela Knight Color Guard by Saint Andrew’s Society 12:45 p.m. Tailgate contest judging begins 1 p.m. First race: Maiden hurdle presented by the Virginia Equine Alliance 1:30 p.m. Second race: Optional claiming hurdle presented by USA Senior Care Network 1:50 p.m. Hat contest in the winners’ circle 2:05 p.m. Third race: David Semmes memorial steeplethon presented by Atlantic Union Bank 2:40 p.m. Fourth race: Allowance hurdle presented by Warrior Canine Connection 3:10 p.m. Fifth race: Commonwealth Cup grade 1 hurdle handicap presented by Brown Advisory 3:50 p.m. Sixth race: Virginia Gold Cup timber stakes presented by Virginia Gold Cup Association 4:30 p.m. Seventh race: Speedy Smithwick memorial 4-year-old hurdle stake 5 p.m. Eighth race: Maiden claiming hurdle division 1 presented by USA Senior Care Network 5:30 p.m. Ninth race: Maiden claiming hurdle division 2 presented by USA Senior Care Network 6:57 p.m. Kentucky Derby post time (broadcast live over the PA system and shown on the closed circuit TV system and on the Jumbotron screens) 7:30 p.m. Gates close - Betting stations close
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The Speedy Smithwick memorial honors the 1984 Gold Cup winner, bottom photo with Constantine. Smithwick died in 2022. Top left, the call to the post. Top right, hat contest.
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Gold is for glory: Last year’s winning team of owner-trainer Todd McKenna, center, and jockey Gerard Galligan celebrate Mystic Strike’s victory. McKenna saddles Rhythmia on Saturday — Freddie Proctor rides; Galligan is named on Kathy Neilson’s Awesome Adrian.
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The big question at Saturday’s Gold Cup will surely be: Can he do it again? Favorite in the $75,000 headliner, Schoodic won the International Gold Cup timber stake at Great Meadow last October, 3 1/2 miles over the same testing course as the 4-mile Virginia Gold Cup. He’d won the 2019 Virginia Gold Cup, his breakout year over timber after a championship hurdle career. But note, it’s far from a lock for the 14-year-old veteran as he meets a stiff group in the Gold Cup, including the formful Awesome Adrian, runaway winner of the Grand National two weeks ago.
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Middleburg’s Sean Clancy heads the Riverdee syndicate that owns Include It. The 9-year-old son of Include fell a neck shy of nailing a seven-race winning streak with a narrow loss in his Gold Cup prep race April 13 in Maryland. Up to that week, Include It had won six in a row over timber, unbeaten since April 2021 until he got edged at My Lady’s Manor three weeks ago. Apprentice Elizabeth Scully has the mount for trainer Todd Wyatt.
Post position 2: Rhythmia Last year’s Gold Cup winner, Mystic Strike, may be on the shelf, but trainer Todd McKenna believes Rhythmia is just as good. The 8-year-old half-brother to Mystic Strike, Rhythmia is also owned by Upland Partners and campaigned by McKenna. Champion amateur rider last year, Freddie Proctor subs for McKenna’s stable jockey Andy Burke Ott who was injured in a fall last week in the Maryland Hunt Cup. Rhythmia won at My Lady’s Manor April 13, and proved himself over the Gold Cup distance of 4 miles, winning the 4-mile Pennsylvania Hunt Cup last fall.
Post position 3: Bogey’s Image Trainer Joe Davies knows how to bring a horse up for a winning effort at 4 miles: He saddled his eighth Maryland Hunt Cup winner last weekend, Zohar Ben Dov’s Blackhall who gutted out the score in the 4-mile, $100,000 Hunt Cup. This week, Davies brings his Bogey’s Image to Virginia, looking to extend his timber winning streak to six with a score in the Gold Cup. The youngest horse in the field at 7, Bogey’s Image is fresh off a win in the apprentice at Grand National. Davies’ teenaged son Teddy has the ride.
Post position 4: Awesome Adrian Awesome Adrian comes into the Cup off a huge win in the Grand National stake April 20. The 11-year-old veteran was homebred in Maryland by owner Nancy Reed. Trainer Kathy Neilson has had a long association and a deep connection with Awesome Adrian; she also trained his dam, River Kwai. Awesome Adrian has the services of 2020 champion jockey Gerard Galligan.
Post position 5: Schoodic Elder statesman on the circuit, 14-year-old Schoodic has put more miles on the Great Meadow course than any other horse in training: 27.5. Schoodic was champion 3-year-old in 2013, and he’s only gotten better as he’s aged, according to Hall of Fame trainer Jack Fisher. Schoodic won the International Gold Cup in 2019 and the Virginia Gold Cup in 2021. He was second in the 2022 Virginia cup and won the International last fall. He won the Middleburg Hunt Cup April 27. Schoodic is owned by Fisher’s mother, Dolly. He’ll be ridden by defending champion jockey Graham Watters. The white-faced bay has won almost $600,000 in 12 seasons of racing.
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Taste and tastefulness are both considerations for judges in the Gold Cup tailgate contest. Sponsor Rappahannock Cellars is giving a case of wine to the winner.
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Gather your friends, a folding table and an array of snacks — there’s wine on the line Competition on the racecourse isn’t the only game at Great Meadow on May 4: Railside and hillside, tailgaters can get in on the action, too, by participating in the annual tailgate competition. Celebrity chefs and television personalities will circle the course as judges, with prizes and publicity as the driving factors in the free contest. Rappahannock Cellars in Huntly is the tailgate competition sponsor this year as well as being the official wine of the Virginia Gold Cup. First prize wins a case of Rappahannock Cellars wine valued at $480, with six bottles to second place, three bottles to third place. Rappahannock Cellars was initially started after the Delmare family moved its family winery from California to Virginia’s Piedmont region. Experts recommend contest participants select a “theme” for their tailgate, anything from a 1924 theme to pick up on the century mark for the Gold Cup event to a Kentucky Derby theme since the Derby is also running on May 4. Even a birthday party can steer your decorations and menu, or a reunion or family event. • The initial first impression is very important to the judges and does not need to be expensive, just well curated. • When selecting your menu, align it with your theme and make as much as you can homemade — in this region at this time of year,
even homegrown is possible for some items. Choose dishes that are delicious, simple to create and will hold up well sitting outside all day. • Remember, judges might want to sample your fare, so think about small canapes or finger food they can snack on as the score your tailgate entry. • Items that can be served room temperature are best, but more advanced tailgaters have the proper equipment to serve both chilled and hot dishes. • Taking the time to develop a themed cocktail for the judges to sample is a great way to stand out. Use fresh, seasonal ingredients and include a garnish. A cocktail station with homemade mixers on display shows creativity. Don’t be heavy-handed with the alcohol; remember, race day is an all-day affair. Virginia Gold Cup gates open at 10 a.m. with the tailgate competition getting underway at 11 a.m. and the first race taking place at noon. Early arrival is encouraged. General admission is $50 per person for a wrist band and $100 for parking. Car passes and wrist bands may be purchased online at vagoldcup.com. To enter the tailgate competition, email your name, contact information and tailgate space number to victoria@bendurepr.com by 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 2.
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Memorial races Saturday remember the sport’s best
Steeplechase community says goodbye to popular trainers Mairead Carr, Bruce Miller It’s a time-honored way to remember the past, keeping alive the memory of horsemen and women who played a pivotal role in Virginia steeplechase history. Two races at Saturday’s Virginia Gold Cup will be run in memory of legends in America’s jump racing scene. Lifelong Virginia horseman Speedy Smithwick died in 2022. A $50,000, 4-year-old hurdle stake runs in his honor on May 4. Smithwick, son of two Hall of Fame horse trainers, Dorothy Fred Smithwick and D.M. “Mikey” Smithwick, was born in 1959. Like his father before him, Smithwick became one of the nation’s top amateur steeplechase jockeys. His biggest wins included the 1984 Virginia Gold Cup, the 1985 Pennsylvania Hunt Cup and three runnings of the Iroquois. He married trainer and former steeplechase jockey Eva Dahlgren in 1988. They worked out of his family’s Sunny Bank Farm after Dorothy Smithwick’s death in 2011. The $20,000 cross-country steeplethon runs as the David Semmes Memorial in honor of longtime master of the Old Dominion Hounds, David Hopkins Semmes. Born in 1928, Semmes died in 2015. A World War II aviation radio crewman, Semmes later served in the Pacific theater as an Army intelligence officer before returning to Washington, D.C. to practice law. Semmes managed intellectual property for 41 years, notably patenting the so-called “black box” used on airplanes and the technology used for protective vests for jockeys. Foxhunting was in Semmes’ blood. His father, Harry Hodges Semmes, had served as joint-master
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Left: Trainer Bruce Miller. Top right: Popular Virginia trainer Mairead Carr died last week. Here she’s pictured with longtime Virginia steeplechase owner-trainer-riderbreeder and official Sandy Young, who died in 2021. Bottom right: Late Old Dominion Hounds master David Semmes, in the red coat, is memorialized with the $20,000 cross-country race on the Gold Cup card. of the Potomac Hunt in Maryland while working as a prominent patent attorney in Washington. A veteran of both World Wars, the senior Semmes retired as a brigadier general and won three Distinguished Service Crosses. He authored “Portrait of Patton” about his time serving in both wars with good friend Gen. George Patton’s tank brigade. Like Semmes, Patton was master of hounds of his own Cobbler Mountain Hounds with territory not far from Indian Run Farm. Semmes was a well-known figure
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Racing analyst and television personality Megan Connolly will conduct a Gold Cup betting tips night Thursday, with a panel preview with three of the circuit’s top riders including Uppervillebased Gerard Galligan, 2020 champion jockey.
Straight from the horse’s mouth, local patrons can get betting tips from the actual Gold Cup competitors Asking a Gold Cup jockey for race-day picks is as close to insider information as you can get. Local steeplechase fans have a unique opportunity Thursday, May 2 to hear from jockeys slated to ride at the May 4 Virginia Gold Cup races. From 7 to 9 p.m., television racing personality Megan Connolly will conduct a panel discussion of the Gold Cup program at O’Brien’s Pub in Warrenton. The all-star cast includes Gerard Galligan — 2020 National Steeplechase Association champion rider, 2022 NSA champion rider Parker Hendriks and 2022 NSA champion apprentice Freddie Proctor. They’ll give insight on all the races, tips for betting and insider information on
on the steeplechase circuit, having ridden more than 100 point-to-point and steeplechase races over three decades from 1966 to 1986. He was later an active owner with winners on Virginia’s point-to-point circuit as well as on the National Steeplechase Association circuit. Semmes was selected for the Francis Thornton Greene Award in 2008 for years of volunteer service to the industry. He served two terms on the board of directors for the Great Meadow
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how to pick a winner. Pari-mutuel wagering is available at the Virginia Gold Cup, on site with live tellers, on betting machines around the racecourse and via an online wagering app on your smartphone.
Proceeds from the Thursday party benefit the Real Rider Cup, a national program that supports injured jockeys. Tickets are $20 and include a drink and snacks all night. Reserve a ticket online at exploretock.com/obriensirishpub.
Foundation. More recently, steeplechasing in the last month has lost two stand-out trainers. Irish-born Mairead Carr, a longtime area race trainer, was based most of her career in Middleburg. Pennsylvanian Bruce Miller trained Hall of Fame hurdle star Lonesome Glory, three times a winner at Great Meadow. Miller also trained 2002 Gold Cup winner Make Me A Champ. Full obituary at thisishorseracing.com.
1922 Club offers prime viewing and more on race day Virginia Gold Cup officials call the 1922 Club an ultimate way to experience Saturday’s race meet. The all-inclusive private tent on Members’ Hill features prime views of every inch of all four courses, food all day and a full bar with signature cocktails, live music, lawn games and more. The 1922 Club is adjacent to the Members’ Hill vendor village and pari-mutuel tellers. The Kentucky Derby will show on private televisions in the club tent. Proceeds from the 1922 Club support the National Steeplechase Association’s Steeplechase Fund, which cares for the athletes and industry employees. Reserve tickets at vagoldcup. com.
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Record purses offered at Gold Cup
Follow the money — it portends more entries, competitive racing, officials say Doubling anything offered in the history of Virginia steeplechasing, purses at the May 4 Virginia Gold Cup total $430,000. Heading the day is the new, grade 1 Commonwealth Cup, worth $150,000. The handicap joins the grade 1 Iroquois a week later as the sole top-rated hurdle races on the National Steeplechase Association spring circuit. The Iroquois is weightfor-age, set at 3 miles; the Commonwealth Cup is 2 1/8 miles. The headline Virginia Gold Cup timber stakes purse is $75,000. A $40,000 maiden hurdle opens the card, with a $45,000 allowance hurdle, $50,000 4-year-old hurdle and the $20,000 cross-country steeplethon rounding out the program. Complete race details, including full entries are at nationalsteeplechase.com.
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Total purses at this year’s Gold Cup are more than ever — $430,000, part of a $2.635 million National Steeplechase Association spring circuit.
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Historically, horse racing has driven profits for Virginia horsemen New ‘gaming’ opportunities are plumping the numbers across the board
By Darrell Wood Horse racing in Virginia started in colonial times and got a big bump when Colonial Downs opened near Williamsburg in 1997. But racing hit a low point in 2014 after disagreements between management and horsemen on purse payouts forced its closure. While Colonial was shuttered, one-day pari-mutuel meets at Great Meadow took center stage to keep horse racing afloat in Virginia. It took four years, but Richmond and track operators at last came to an agreement, and Colonial Downs reopened. The Virginia legislature brought racing back and launched it into the future, passing an act in 2018 that allowed Historical Horse Racing machines to be installed at the racetrack and several of Colonial Downs’ off-track betting parlors dotting the commonwealth. With an estimated economic impact of nearly $550 million, it made sense for Virginia, said industry leader Frank Petramalo. The racing and breeding industies provide an estimated 5,000 jobs in Virginia. Petramalo said since 2019, thoroughbred race dates at Colonial Downs in New Kent have increased from 15 to 27 — and will increase to 44 in 2025. Part of the bump in revenues comes from seven Rosie’s Gaming Emporiums and two other off-track betting centers operated by Colonial Downs. A new one, a $400 million gaming resort, The Rose, opens this year in Dumfries. Projections say The Rose will create 500 jobs and $35.5 million in annual tax revenue.
Colonial Downs has seen a long run of growing success since the Virginia legislature approved socalled Historical Horse Racing terminals, digital gaming machines that base their winning numbers on the results from previously run horse races around the U.S. PHOTO BY BETSY BURKE PARKER
Petramalo said the most notable benefit coming from Colonial’s increasing success is their renewed commitment to keeping horse farms open and creating new programs to bolster training and bloodstock businesses in Virginia. He said the Virginia Thoroughbred Association’s unique “residency program” attracts some 700 young horses a year to participating Virginia farms and training centers. Horses in the program qualify for lucrative bonus payouts during their racing careers. Virginia Thoroughbred Association president Debbie Easter said the Virginia Breeder’s Fund incentive program “will continue to grow and benefit Virginia horsemen and women.” Easter explained that Historical Horse Racing machines are not slot machines but instead a similar-looking gaming machine with numbers generated from the results from horse races previously run around the U.S. They look and feel like slot machines, but she said the “results” of each pull of the lever are actually based on a real, previously run
horse race. Historical Horse Racing machines are hugely popular, a lively, active part of the off-track betting centers and on the ground-level at Colonial Downs itself — adjacent to the viewing “apron” overlooking the homestretch and winner’s circle. Profits pay into the Virginia Equine Alliance’s horsemen’s fund, which, in turn, pays generous purses at Colonial, Shenandoah and at steeplechase meets and point-to-points on the Virginia jump race circuit. Standardbred racing, too, is thriving in Virignia. Shenandoah Downs in Woodstock offers spring and fall meets along with the Shenandoah County Fair meet. All boast record attendance, record handle, record entries and race records, new ones set every year. Colonial’s summer turf festival meet runs July 7 to Sept. 11. The Arlington Million and other stakes races run at the Festival of Racing on Aug. 10. The Virginia Derby runs on Sept. 7. More details on Colonial Downs and Rosie’s locations are at colonialdowns.com.
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As glorious as the NFL Draft turned out to be for Blake Corum, there was tension in the room. For over three hours at the Salamander Resort in Middleburg last Friday night, the former University of Michigan running back and Warrenton area native waited and waited to be taken as the second round ended and the third round moved into its middle stages. “You got a crowd of people you invited to a party just sitting there,” said James Corum, Blake’s father. Three hours in, still nothing as the clock moved toward 10:15 p.m. Around pick No. 81 or 82, Corum’s phone lit up with a call from Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead telling Corum he was about to be taken with the 83rd pick. Then Rams coach Sean McVay came on the line. “He said, ‘We’ve watched you and love what you do,’ and Blake said, ‘I can’t wait to get out there,’’’ James Corum said. Blake did not say anything to the 100 or so assembled guests. Five minutes later the room celebrated with gusto as Corum’s NFL dream was realized and his name announced on national TV. The 5-foot-8, 207-pound Corum will reportedly sign a four-year rookie contract for $5.745 million. He’ll go to Los Angeles around May 8 for rookie camp and look for a place to live. With the thrill of draft night still buzzing, James Corum said the family went back to their home outside Warrenton well after midnight, ate Domino’s pizza and sat around a fire pit. See CORUM, page 24
At 5-foot-8, 207 pounds, Blake Corum is being compared to current Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams, who is 5-9 and 195 pounds. Williams, 23, ran for 1,144 yards last season in his second season out of Notre Dame. Both are considered undersized backs with a nose for the end zone. Now they’re teammates. ‘For me, one of the things that jumped off is there’s a lot of traits that reminded me of Kyren Williams. Obviously, Kyren will put Blake under his arm and be a great mentor and kind of a leader.’ -SEAN MCVAY, RAMS COACH
PHOTO BY UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN PHOTOGRAPHY
Blake Corum, 23, is now a member of the Los Angeles Rams, who took the Michigan running back with the 83rd overall pick in Round 3 of the NFL Draft last Friday.
‘You can see Blake at his best when his shoulders are square to the line of scrimmage. You just see the competitive toughness and then as games wear on, it seems like that’s when he gets better and better.’ -MCVAY
GIRLS LACROSSE REPORT
Kettle Run bounces Fauquier 13-4 off goals from Martin, Millhoff with each other.” 8-2 Cougars sit second in region communicate Communication and teamwork have helped the By Matthew Proctor Staff Writer
The Kettle Run High girls lacrosse team has reached two consecutive Class 4 Region B finals and Class 4 state tournaments, and with only four games remaining, they’re right on track for state berth No. 3. In defeating host Fauquier 13-4 on Monday to improve to 8-2, the second place Cougars put their full arsenal on display, showcasing their supreme awareness, stick skill and teamwork. “They’re meshing together as a team,” coach Addison Foudray said. “The more and more we’ve gone through the season, the better they’ve been clicking.” Chemistry has been the Cougars’ hallmark with freshman Kate Martin and sophomore Caitlyn Millhoff repeatedly hitting each other on cuts towards the goal against Fauquier, setting up ample scoring opportunities. Each scored four goals. Down 3-2 to the Falcons entering the second, the Cougars received two goals from Martin, plus one each from Millhoff, junior Gracie Chumley, sophomore Sophie Smith and freshman Izzy DeCastro as Kettle Run led 8-3 at the half. Sophomore Brooke DeAtley added a goal in the third then Martin and DeCastro scored one and Millhoff two in the fourth to round out the Cougars’ fourth consecutive victory. “We started working with each other, looking for those leading passes,” said Millhoff. “We know what we did wrong, and we fixed it. We
Cougars average nearly 14 goals scored per game while only surrendering around five. Half of Kettle Run’s games have ended in double digit victories. “We are a great team when we work together. That’s our main thing,” Martin said. “We’re moving the ball better and I think a lot of our younger players are capitalizing on the shots they’re taking, so I think we’re looking really good,” senior goalie Abigail Beattie said. Foudray said the Cougars’ strength is their versatility. Six different Cougars found the back of the net on Monday. “It’s never been one or two players, it’s been across the board, and that’s what I love to see, so many different scorers throughout the games. And they’re really not holding onto the ball, they’re looking for everyone, so it’s the teamwork of the attack and the trust in each other that’s been so crucial,” Foudray said. Defensively, the Cougars are anchored by star goalie Beattie, the reigning Class 4 Region B Player of the Year. Making the unit more impenetrable is the starting back line of seniors Layla Selfridge, Leksy Soto, junior Amelia Jakum and freshman Maddie Simmons. “Abigail is a beast,” said Foudray, adding, “It’s team defense. Our defense has, again, gotten so good at the communication aspect and working together. You have to trust each other and know that your teammate’s going to have your back.” See COUGARS, page 24
FILE PHOTO BY JOSHUA JAKUM
Kettle Run sophomore attacker Caitlyn Millhoff scored four goals in Monday’s 13-4 win over Fauquier as the Cougars improved to 8-2.
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Liberty boys lacrosse thunders towards playoffs By Matthew Proctor
cluding important regional tilts against Brentsville on May 6 and Kettle Run on May 15 to close the season, Gesiotto wants to see the Eagles sharpen their focus with the playoffs around the corner. “Our focus is on improving every aspect of our game, limiting turnovers, reducing mental mistakes and increasing our playing pace. Liberty thrives when we are able to push transition and create early offense,” he said. “As a team we need to improve our mental focus to increase our ability to adjust when schemes or norms are interrupted during the course of a game. As we play teams for a second time and other teams get a chance to acquire film, we must adapt, overcome and play our game fast and confident with a very short memory,” Gesiotto added.
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As the Liberty High boys lacrosse team enters the home stretch of the regular season, there’s plenty of reason for excitement in Bealeton. Liberty is 8-2 and fighting towards the top of the Class 4 Region B standings along with Brentsville (10-2) and Meridian (7-2) and are doing so with more than a 2:1 goal differential. The Eagles have scored at least 10 goals in nine of their 10 outings while holding opponents under that mark in each of their last eight as they’ve outscored rivals 130-60 on the year. “Our defense continues to be the strength of our team. Saves and takeaways spur transition. Our defense has also made up for some of the turnovers that will come with a run and gun style,” coach Mike Gesiotto said. With a fast-paced style of offense that’s led by senior attackman John Russell and junior midfielder Mason Turner, the Eagles look to take as many shots as possible. And lots are going in. The Eagles average 13 goals per game and have lit up the scoreboard on several occasions, including a 20-4 victory over Eastern View on March 21, a 16-5 drubbing of Orange County on March 19 and a 15-0 blanking of Culpeper County on April 22. “All of our offensive players have
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Senior Austin Keller (No. 15), junior Mason Turner (No. 11), sophomore Cohen Laskaris (No. 43) and the Liberty Eagles are 8-2 and second in the region standings with three games remaining. the capability to score. If a team shuts down one or two, the others step up. Team offense is the key; stress the opponent’s defense and take the open looks,” Gesiotto said. Defensively, the Eagles have been stout, allowing just six goals per game due to cohesive defending and stellar goaltending. “Our close defenders and defensive midfielders are playing team defense,” said Gesiotto. “We are lim-
iting offensive chances with clean saves, takeaways and efficient goaltending. Our poles have the ability to play end-to-end and collectively have eight goals.” “Nate Green and Austin Keller have consistently shut down their matchups and Cohen Laskaris has been lights out in the cage. Nolan Hensley has improved from last year as well,” the coach added. With only three games left, in-
Fauquier, Kettle Run update
The defending Class 4 Region B champion Kettle Run Cougars improved to 3-5 on the year following a 15-5 victory over visiting Fauquier (3-7) on Monday. The Cougars have five games remaining while the Falcons have four. Regional tournament action begins May 17.. So far Liberty has been the class of the county as the postseason approaches. “Our goal is to win out. We have the skill, ability and horsepower, need to play clean and focused lacrosse. Should be a fun couple of weeks,” Gesiotto said.
‘I can’t wait to get out there,’ says Corum about joining L.A. Rams CORUM, from page 23
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According to reports, Warrenton’s Blake Corum will sign a four-year deal worth $5.745 million to play for the Los Angeles Rams. The star running back led Michigan to the national title.
Cougars stay hot COUGARS, from page 23 “It starts with the defense and winning the draws. I think we do a really good job of keeping it out of the scoring area,” Beattie said. “It makes my job easier when we stop the ball on top of the eight (meter arc)
On Saturday Corum went to his cousin’s youth baseball game at the Central Sports Complex off Meetze Road outside Warrenton. On Sunday, the family went to their regular church, Mt. Nebo Baptist outside Marshall, where Pastor Rodney L. Smith gave a sermon comparing Corum’s NFL path to David who slayed the Philistine giant Goliath. On Monday, Corum and his girlfriend Makiah drove back to Ann Arbor, Mich. They left their two dogs, a male Bernedoodle named Embee, and a female Newfypoo named Devee, with Blake’s parents. James and mom Christina plan to drive to L.A. in early May, bringing the dogs and helping the couple settle in. Looking back at the draft day drama, the Rams were not a team expected to take Corum. As the draft got later, doubt and worry creeped in. “We thought maybe Tampa (at pick 89 or 92), maybe Baltimore at pick 90,” said James Corum. Or maybe Corum wouldn’t go until Saturday’s third and final draft day in rounds four
vs. letting it get all the way down to me, so stopping the ball early is helping us limit those goals allowed.” With four games remaining, the Cougars only trail Meridian (10-1) in the region standings. Liberty (4-3) is third, Brentsville (4-5) fourth and Fauquier (2-7) fifth in the region. Meridian has beat Kettle Run handedly in the last two region finals, and
32 NFL caps sent to Corum house Christina Corum said she didn’t order anything so was wondering what the big box by her front door was at their home outside Warrenton recently. Turns out it contained caps of all 32 NFL teams for son Blake Corum to choose from when his name was called during the NFL draft. Now that the L.A. Rams have taken him, what are the Corums doing with the other 31 caps? Blake has three sisters who might want them or is there another plan? “Maybe we’ll save them and Blake can put them in his man cave someday,” said dad James Corum.
through seven, putting a damper on the party. “I’m feeling what my son is feeling but there is nothing you can say to him. You can’t say ‘Dang it, what is going on?’ But then you finally get that call and all the relief and anxiety is off you now,” said James. Had Blake gone a day later, it would have been OK. “Even if that did happen, he is still blessed,” James Corum said.
the Mustangs are up next on the schedule. The Cougars travel to Meridian on May 6 before ending the season with three home games against James Monroe (May 9), Culpeper County (May 13) and Liberty (May 15). Despite their past troubles against the Mustangs, the Cougars enter next week’s Meridian showdown with confidence.
“I think we have the strongest team we’ve had in the past couple of years, and we’re looking to put a lot more on them this year than we have in the past,” said Beattie. “Rise to the challenge,” Foudray said. “They have it in them, I know they do. This is one of the strongest teams we’ve had so far, so I’m excited for it.”
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Sweet memories of the Virginia Gold Cup By Tyler Ross
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The last Virginia Gold Cup held at Broadview in Warrenton before the event was moved to Great Meadows was in 1984. The Warrenton location became unsustainable as development potential became inevitable, and the venue became increasingly crowded. At the time, Fauquier County’s population was just under 39,000 residents. (There were more cows than people in the county then). The final event at Broadview was my very first Gold Cup race. I was not yet 12 months old. While I’ll miss Spring Gold Cup this year because I have a professional event that takes precedence, the event holds a special place in my heart. I’ve attended the race throughout all evolutions of my life, from infancy to adulthood, spectating from the North and South Rails as well as Member’s Hill. I met my wife, Sarah, at Gold Cup, and a few years later it’s where we became engaged, just north of the Tower along the rail where news of our engagement reached the loudspeaker for all to hear. It tears me apart to miss it this year. While I wasn’t old enough to remember, the stories I’m told of Gold Cup at Broadview and the early years at Great Meadow paint the picture of an event hardly recognizable compared to today’s race. Broadview was a short course; the venue was otherwise used year-round as a cow pasture. Hardly a fancy car was in sight during the early years, as the course was generally viewed from the back of pickup trucks with spectators seated atop beer coolers. Not a large hat or pastel color to be seen, just muck boots and often sloppy, but always happy, county residents. By 1990, Fauquier County was beginning to see what many traditionally rural and agricultural communities were seeing: a future of growth and change. Our county’s proximity to Washington D.C., and Northern Virginia made this inflection point inevitable. In that year, per VAGoldcup. com, Patrick Worrall, at 18, won the Virginia Gold Cup race for a second time on his speedy steed Von Csadek. Mortgage interest rates hovered around 10%. In the early 1990s, the Gold Cup became internationally recognized among equestrian races and continued to grow. I was 10 years old at the time, now running around Great Meadow with
my schoolmates, chasing footballs and frisbees, yet to acknowledge there were horses about. Meanwhile, Fauquier County and the surrounding areas were torn as Disney was looking to develop “Disney’s America” in Haymarket. Disney abandoned its plans in 1994 under pressure at both the corporate level and from local preservationists. Hugo’s Skating Rink in Bealeton was THE spot. Walmart opened in Warrenton at this time, right on the heels of Kmart’s opening in 1992, changing the retail landscape of Fauquier County and its seat. Walmart replaced an ailing Jamesway, which closed in 1995, leaving Ames, Walmart and Kmart vying for Warrenton’s favorite discount store. It was in this era that Warrenton Movies 5 opened, offering local residents a movie theater experience. Liberty High School also opened its doors. In 2000, The Washington Post published an article describing the Gold Cup as a place where “Washington’s monied attend to see and be seen.” The tech boom brought a new element to the race: new money. AOL’s Steve Case had recently purchased a property in Fauquier County. Everyone wanted a piece of “hunt country.” An estimated 50,000 spectators attended the cup yet. Personally, I had just turned 16, and with the help of a 1985 Volvo, had reoriented my interest from footballs and frisbees to the pretty horse girls. Fauquier’s population at the time: 55,000, exceeding the county’s population of cows. Maipo was the winner of the Virginia Gold Cup. Mortgage rates hovered around 8%. By the 2010s, the county had grown to over 65,000 residents, a steep boom in population. Along the way, Hugo’s was no more (though the big skate survives!), and Ames folded. Kmart shut its doors in 2016. Warrenton Movies 5 closed in 2015. Dominion Valley in Haymarket, among other residential developments, took the place of Disney’s America. Fauquier was becoming well known for its wineries and breweries. Safeway moved from where Staples is today to its current location. Having returned home from college, I was back to my regular attendance at Gold Cup, still oblivious to the fact there were horses, until during the final race the thunderous roar of the final stretch put an exclamation point on my proposing to Sarah. Mortgage interest rates hovered around 4%. Today’s Gold Cup draws over 60,000 specta-
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Ross, of Ross Real Estate in Warrenton, grew up attending the Virginia Gold Cup. He also met his wife Sarah there and eventually chose the event to pop the question. She said yes! Inset: Tyler Ross and his wife, Sarah tors. The explosion of the event has tracked similarly to the explosion of Fauquier’s population, which now stands at over 75,000 residents, some of us “been heres,” others “come heres.” One thing is for sure, even among the masses, for us “been heres” it can still feel like a small town. For those joining Gold Cup for the first time, like our fine county, it has a storied history. Find yourself a “been here,” have a mint julip, tighten your bow tie and tease from the lips of a long time local some stories not fit for print. Tyler Ross Broker, listing specialist and accredited land consultant Ross Real Estate, Warrenton Office: 540-351-0922 Mobile: 540-270-4819 www.rossva.com/tyler-ross www.greaterpiedmontland.com/
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These property transfers, filed April 15-21, 2024 were provided by Clerk of the Court of Fauquier County. (Please note that to conserve space, only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed. The kind of instrument is a deed unless stated otherwise.) Top dollar sale: $7,450,000 in Cedar Run District Cedar Run District Whitemarsh Realty Group LLC to Bealeton VA MPT NKL LLC, 17.2647 acres at 10751 Marsh Road, 16.8213 acres and 59.9581 acres on Marsh Road, and 3.0938 acres at 10685 Old Marsh Road, Bealeton. $7,450,000 Linda Susan Jost to Bradley Knies, 2.0006 acres at 11565 Bristersburg Road, Catlett. $545,000 Lee District Francis T. Mooney Jr to Fazel Rahman Fazel, 0.7320 acres at 10741 James Madison Hwy., Bealeton. $372,500 Jon Fentress to Roque Cruz, 2980 Revere Street, Bealeton. $600,000 Edder Romero Perez to Andres Brizuela Sorto, Townhouses at 6195 Newton Lane, Bealeton. $391,000 George B. Evans to Clyde Merica, 115 Wankoma Drive, Remington. $263,750 MSH Construction Inc. to Joshua Rodriguez, 1.4681 acres at 13429 Cole Drive, Remington. $485,000 Graham A. Crook to Melissa Scheatzle, Unit 13 at 8623 Bud Court, Bealeton. $338,000 Jose Alvarado to Kristofer Wagner, 1.7964 acres at 14461 Snake Castle Road near
Sumerduck. $413,000 Kathy Roderick to Kelly Buettner, 7.7500 acres at 6270 Sumerduck Road near Remington. $230,000 Center District Historic Fields LLC to Ti-Warrenton Crossing LLC, 22 lots on Oliver City Road, Old Meetze Road, Old Mill Lane and Falmouth Street, Warrenton. $5,749,514.90 374 Oliver City LC to Ti-Warrenton Crossing LLC, 0.6800 acre at 374 Oliver City Road, Warrenton. $1,270,485.10 Robert Michael Graham Jr. to Stephene Wade Gamm, 429 Foxcroft Road, Warrenton. $571,000 Atkins Homes LLC to Randolph Charles, 0.1728 acre at 73 Washington Street, Warrenton. $780,000 Kimberlin Michelle Ardon-Amaya to Main Street Heritage LLC, lot on Haiti Street, Warrenton. $45,000 Christine Mary Cominsky to Keith Lawson, 420 Forest Court, Warrenton. $340,000 Raymond D. McCoy to Christopher Samonte, 518 Estate Ave., Warrenton. $617,000 Christopher J. Brown to William Louis
Waldrep Jr., 1.1364 acres at 410 Alexandria Pike, Warrenton. $1,450,000 Scott District Rory Allen Duley to Christopher Williams, 3953 Lake Ashby Court near Warrenton. $685,000 Jacob Weitzman to Nicholas James Kirsch, 0.50 acre at 6495 Briggs Road Warrenton/ New Baltimore. $425,000 Brian Martin Sorge to Nathaniel James Cuppan, 7128 Shepherdstown Road near Warrenton. $720,000 Carl E. Santiestevan to Zachary Leonard Venegas, 10 acres at 5605 Pignut Mountain Drive near Warrenton. $1,050,000 Brian D. Burns to Timothy Graziano, 1.0382 acres at 7300 Early’s Road near Warrenton. $700,000 George D. Gray III to Eland LLC, 3 acres on Old Zion Road near Warrenton. $115,000 Marshall District Connie Irene Robinson to Hope A. Cushman, 1.1903 acres at 2838 Atoka Road, Marshall. $650,000 Clearview Farm Estates LLC to Maronda Homes of Virginia LLC, 1.4692 acres and 1.5045 acres on Piney Mountain Road.
$400,000 VA Springs LLC to Dylan Handel, 0.8500 acre at 9360 Springs Road near Warrenton. $645,000 Louis W. Nicholls to Roxanne M. Reed, 1.7635 acres at 3608 North Red Oak Lane off Sage Road near Delaplane. $669,000 Christopher J. Reepmeyer Guillermo Torres Fragoso, Lots 15, 16 and 17 on Renalds Avenue, Marshall. $389,000 Anthony Kyle Gray to BF Stephens Inc., 1.9346 acres on Opal Road at intersection with Paradise Road near Warrenton. $182,000 Select Property Management III LLC to Leslie A. Corona, 8620 Ashby Court, Marshall. $315,00Old Salem Community Development LLC to Lisa Case, 8656 Anderson Ave., Marshall. $754,185 Robert O. Mueller Jr. as Executor to Paula Burner Bayliss, 75,229 sq. ft. at 6484 Wildwood Lane, Middleburg. $775,000 Lawrence Properties LLC to Devki Tina Ellis, 1.1629 acres at 9259 John S. Mosby Hwy., Upperville. $550,000 Pennymac Loan Services LLC to Johnny Mercer LLC, 0.7382 acre at 8385 Turnbull Road near Warrenton. $180,000
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Donald "Reds" Weirich, Jr. On April the 23rd, 2024, Donald "Reds" Weirich, Jr. of Catlett, VA died peacefully at home surrounded by his family at the age of 84 after a brief illness. He was born October 14, 1939 in Washington, DC. Reds adored his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Deborah, step-daughter, Susan Wyatt, step-daughter-in-law, Cindy, step-grandchildren, Timothy Wyatt (fiancée Mallory Donahue), Angela (Wyatt) Waranis (husband Brian), John Wyatt and Josh Wyatt, step-great-grandchildren, Colton and Callie Waranis, and Scarlett Wyatt, sister-in-law Sheila Keywood, nephews, Eckel Keywood (wife Katrina) and Paul Keywood (wife Janeen), niece, Brenda Whipkey, and his beloved cats. Reds was preceded in death by his parents Donald M. Weirich, Sr. and Helen (Bacon) Weirich, first wife, Ann (Wyatt) Weirich, and stepchildren Robert, John, and Timothy Wyatt. Reds had a fulfilling life, served his country in the US Air Force, a professional retired firefighter for 35 years, a devout member and Usher of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Warrenton, VA and a Knight of Columbus member. He was an influential man who touched so many lives in a special way. Reds had many friends and never met a stranger. Reds wore many hats and a jack-of-all-trades. He loved working on cars, trucks, boats, and all types of machinery using his mechanical expertise. Reds enjoyed flying, pleasure boating and operating the fire department boat rescuing on the water. Reds enjoyed working at the annual festival for the McDonald Volunteer Fire Department in PA. Visitation was held at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton, VA on Tuesday, April 30th at 4:00-6:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. and a Funeral Mass at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Warrenton, VA on Wednesday, May 1st at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Fauquier SPCA Animal Shelter, 9350 Rogues Road, Midland, VA 22728 and/or McDonald Volunteer Fire Department, 150 N. McDonald Street, McDonald, PA 15057. Online condolences may be expressed at www.moserfuneralhome.com. Death Notice
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Viola Ritenour Westlake June 5, 1931 - April 23, 2024 Viola died peacefully, surround by her loved ones, on the afternoon of April 23rd at Haymarket UVA Medical Center in Haymarket VA after a courageous 10-month battle with cancer. She was born in Bristow/Wellington, VA to Victor Roy Ritenour and Lucy Mae Botts. She was predeceased by her parents, her only sibling, Dorothy R Clem, and most recently by her beloved husband Dick Westlake (4/23). She is survived by her daughter Lucia Coffey-Pearmund and her husband Chris of Warrenton and a niece, Gail Clem Hansen of Manassas. She graduated from the original Osbourn High School in Manassas VA and began a career as a legal secretary in several law offices in the Manassas area. She later joined Atlantic Research Corporation as an administrative assistant overseeing their solid rocket propellant division. In 1958 she married the love of her life Ernest Richard (Dick) Westlake and they relocated to what became their current home in Warrenton VA. In 1965 she joined the Airlie Foundation. Her 25-year career there lead her to becoming the Executive Director, a position from which she retired in 1990. For the next ten years she remained on the Board of Directors and held an advisory position to the Foundation. Viola was also the first woman to serve on the Board of the White Sulfur Springs investment Corporation (which later merged with the Board of the Fauquier Springs Country Club). She served multiple terms on both and remained one of the longest active members of the club…a span of 56 years… until her death. She was also a longtime, active member of the Bethel United Methodist Church of Warrenton. She was blessed to fill her retirement years traveling the globe and experiencing the sights and cultures of places she had always read about. Stories of those adventures were shared and regaled for all of her days. She and Dick also enjoyed dozens of cruises with friends and in their last years, they enjoyed wintering in Sarasota, Florida enjoying time with precious friends they had made within their County Club there. Visitation will be held at Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton on Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm with the funeral beginning at 12:30 pm. Burial immediately following at Stonewall Memory Gardens in Gainesville, Virginia. A reception and celebration of life will be held at the Inn at Vint Hill 4200 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA. Donations can be made in her honor to the Fauquier SPCA and the Fauquier Family Shelter Services.
Colonel Albert Lucas Colonel Albert (Al) Francis Lucas, 84, of Midland, Virginia, passed away on April 2, 2024. He was born in Pittsfield, MA, to Col. Albert Lucas USMC and Mabel Lucas. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Terry. Al retired as a Colonel of Marines in 1988, having served in the USMC with distinction, including 2 tours in Vietnam. Upon retirement from the Corps, he found a second career as a Financial Planner for military families with USPA (now First Command) for 12 years. Al and his wife, Terry, moved from Stafford to their farm in Midland in 1998. Al was a devoted husband to Terry and a loving father to his sons, Albert V., William and his daughter Donna. He enjoyed his 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was a graduate of Washington & Lee High School in Arlington, VA as well as a member of the Virginia State Champion football team. Upon graduation from the Citadel in Charleston, SC, he was commissioned a second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps. Outside of his family and work, he enjoyed hunting and skiing. But his passion was his Vizslas and field trialing. He was involved with dog clubs and competition for over 50 years. He was always impressed with the beauty and charm of Warrenton and its townspeople. He loved to shop and visit places in Warrenton and to try to make everyone smile. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 6-8:00 p.m. at Moser Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, May 8th at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Warrenton, VA, where Al was a parishioner. Interment will follow at Quantico National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Online condolences may be expressed at moserfuneralhome.com.
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Carmen Joseph Evangelista Carmen Joseph Evangelista passed Thursday, 11 April 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Carmen was 73 years old and was predeceased by his parents Joseph John Evangelista and Joanna "Hanna" Bernardi Evangelista and sister Norma Magliacane. Carmen is survived by his wife of forty-six years, Sue Green Evangelista and children Maria Vaughan Evangelista of Virginia Beach, VA; Leo Mason Evangelista of Martinsburg, WV; and Bonnie Sartori Evangelista and her husband Andrew Rosado of Alexandria, VA. He is also survived by grandchildren Mehala Vaughan Rosado, Garner Carmen Robison, and James Mason Rosado. In addition, two sisters, Grace Rowland and Maria Evangelista and a niece, Erika Stevenson live in the Pittsburgh, PA area. Niece Angela Magliacane-Burgess resides in Washington, PA; and nephew, Joseph Krenn, is from Charlottesville, VA. Carmen was born 2 August 1950 in Canonsburg, PA. After graduation from the University of Pittsburgh as an electrical engineer, he enlisted in the Army and served in communications from 1972 to 1975. Upon discharge, Carmen worked at Fort Lee, VA, for the U. S. Government. Then he transferred to Northern Virginia to work and retire from Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). After retirement, Carmen worked as a government contractor for GCS, GEOCOM, and AT&T within CIA. In the 1980s, Carmen was a founding member of the Fauquier Co. Parks & Recreation "Bits N Pieces" whittling club. He also enjoyed wood and metal working hobbies and working on their property in Culpeper, VA. Private interment will be at Culpeper National Cemetery, Culpeper, VA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hero's Bridge, 98 Alexandria Pike, Suite 41, Warrenton, VA 20186.
Michael Robert Hanna On April 20, 2024, Michael Robert Hanna of Manassas, Virginia passed away at the age of 51. Michael, beloved husband, father, and son is survived by his loving wife Nunthita Hanna and son Hollen Hanna. From previous marriages he is survived by sons, Jordan Hanna, Alexander Hanna, and daughter Alara Hanna. Michael is also survived by his father Robert Hanna, mother Carol Hanna, brother David (Tamaro) Hanna, nephew Lewis Hanna and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. As Michael endured his illness, he was an inspiration to all who knew him. His thirst for knowledge never wavered in his job or personal interests. He never complained about his circumstances or pain but cherished every day with his family and met challenges with a positive attitude. We know that Michael is now at peace and free of pain. We are blessed to have had Michael in our lives, although, gone too soon. The family is requesting all donations in memory of Michael be sent to the American Cancer Society. The family would like to thank Michael's employer NVR, Inc. for their kindness throughout Michael's illness. Family and friends will gather celebrating Michael's life on Sunday May 19, 2024 from 2-4 pm at Fairview Manor, 5051 Fairview Lane, Broad Run, Virginia. Please share your memories on Michael's Life Tribute page at Pierce Funeral Home (www.pierrcefh.com).
Carroll Morton Mayhugh Carroll Morton Mayhugh, 93 of Warrenton, VA passed away on April 24, 2024 at his home surrounded by family, friends and amazing caregivers. He was born on July 31, 1930 in Nokesville, VA a son of the late George and Margaret Mayhugh. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Eleanor "Mickey" Hyde. Carroll served in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean War. He owned and operated the Sherwin-Williams Paint store in Warrenton for over 20 years, opening the store in 1963. He had been an active member of the Warrenton Lions Club. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Helen W. Mayhugh; his daughter Sharon (Mike) Wehrle; his brother, George Mayhugh; granddaughters Ashley and Kirsten and a great granddaughter Brielle. A graveside service was held on Monday, April 29, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Stonewall Memory Gardens, Manassas. Memorial contributions may be made to Tunnel for Towers or Wounded Warriors, two veterans organizations that he appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.
Mr. S. Max Rinehart Mr. S. Max Rinehart (84), of Gainesville Virginia died peacefully in his home on 26 April 2024.Born in 1939 in Washington D.C. He was the son of Fred and Elsie Rinehart. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother (Robert Glen Rinehart) and his daughter (Christine Michelle Rinehart). His friends and family will remember him as a loving father and faithful friend to many. He always offered a helping hand and a little cash to anyone who found themselves in need and believed in tipping big. He never met a stranger and rung every drop of life out of his time on this earth. He leaves behind many others who were his chosen family...friends connected by strong ties of love (you
know who you are). Max is survived by his wife of 62 years, Laura Rinehart; his daughter, Melissa Rinehart (& husband Patrick) and his three sons Richard Rinehart (& wife Melissa), Ed Aycock (& wife Carol), and Jim Rinehart (& wife Bonnie). He leaves behind 12 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Special thanks to the care givers from LivinRite and BrightStar Home Health Agencies and hospice who made his passing at home possible. You are all angels among us. Any messages of condolences, stories or photos are very welcomed and can be sent to Max's family at Rineharts2@gmail.com. In lieu of flowers, Max's family asks that memorial contributions be sent to Orange County Free Clinic (https://www.orangecountyfreeclinic.org/)
Ruth W. Furr Ruth W. Furr of Casanova, Virginia, was called home by her Heavenly Father on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Ruth loved the Lord but because of a long illness was unable to attend her church. She read her Bible and prayed for a large number of people every day. Ruth is survived by her husband of 56 years, Howard F Furr, of Casanova, VA, daughter Patricia L. Furr of Warrenton, VA, brother Bill Whitt (Barbara) of Frostproof, FL, sister Sue Parker (Chuck), of Amelia, VA, sister Bonnie Posey of Virginia Beach, VA, sister-in-law Rita Whitt of Gordonsville, VA, brother-in-law Rick Saeger of Calverton, VA, and many beloved nieces and
nephews. Ruth was preceded in death by her daughter Tracey M. Furr, brothers Bernard Whitt and Wayne Whitt, sister Linda Saeger, nieces Susan Whitt and Beth Whitt, and her mother and father, Fay and Clyde Whitt. A graveside service was held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Bright View Cemetery beginning at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that contributions be made to Ruth's favorite charity, Warrenton Pregnancy Center, 400 Holiday Court, Suite 101, Warrenton, VA 20186. Online condolences may be expressed at moserfuneralhome.com.
Earnest Aron Benimon, Sr. Earnest Aron Benimon, Sr., 92, of Warrenton, VA, passed April 26, 2024. He was born on December 31, 1931, and was preceded in death by wife, Harriet Mae Benimon. Earnest is survived by two daughters: Elizabeth B. (Mike) Riley of Warrenton, VA, Annie Mae Hutchinson of Cincinnati, OH; one son, Andrew Benimon of Warrenton, VA; one brother, Charles Benimon of Nashville, TN; one sister, Bernice Smart of Nashville, TN; 13 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends on Friday, May 3, 2024, from 10 am until 11 am, with funeral services starting at 11am, at Faith Christian Church, 6472 Duhollow Road, Warrenton, VA, 20187. Dr. Decker H. Tapscott Sr. will deliver the eulogy. Interment will be in Bright View Cemetery, Warrenton, VA. Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com
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Full name(s) of owner(s): Gao & Chen Inc Trading as: China Jade, 375 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia 20186 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Retail Restaurant or Caterer Application - Restaurant, Wine, Beer, Mixed Beverages, Consumed On and Off Premises license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Xiangzhen Gao - owner Note: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ019453-01-00 FAUQUIER COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re GUTIERREZ CARLOS, JULIETA G BRENDA GUTIERREZ CARLOS /v. JORGE MOYA LUNA The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY OF JULIETA G GUTIERREZ CARLOS It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X). JORGE MOYA LUNA, II appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 06-14-2024; 8:30 AM Honorable Melissa N. Cupp, Judge
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In execution of the Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $519,200.00, dated May 30, 2006, and recorded in Deed Book 1218, Page 219 and as Instrument Number 2006-0008426 in Fauquier County land records, the appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the entrance to the Circuit Court for Fauquier County, Virginia, 29 Ashby Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186-3202 on June 03, 2024 at 2:15 pm, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and more particularly described as follows:
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LOT NUMBRED 19-A, LAKE ATHLONE ESTATES, AS THE SAME APPEARS DULY DEDICATED, PLATTED AND RECORDED AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA, IN DEED BOOK 355, PAGE 750. AND BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO CHARLES D. SCOFIELD AND RUTH J. SCOFIELD, HIS WIFE, TECLRS, ACQUIRED BY DEED DATED NOVEMBER 8, 1978 FROM ATHOL W. MELLOTT AND JANE A. MELLOTT, HIS WIFE, AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 372 AT PAGE 53 ON NOVEMBER 20, 1978 AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA. The property and improvements will be sold in "as is" physical condition without warranty of any kind. TERMS OF SALE: A non-refundable bidder's deposit of 10% of the sale price or 10% of the original principal amount of the subject Deed of Trust, whichever is lower, by cashier's or certified check required at time of sale except for the party secured by the Deed of Trust. Risk of loss on purchaser from date and time of auction. Balance of the purchase price must be paid by cashier's check within 15 days from sale date. Except for Virginia Grantor tax, all settlement costs and expenses are purchaser's responsibility. Taxes are pro-rated to the date of sale. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining possession of the property. If purchaser defaults, deposit may be forfeited and property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser who shall be liable for any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs, expenses and attorney's fees of both sales. If Trustee does not convey title for any reason, purchaser's sole remedy is return of deposit without interest. This sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan secured by the Deed of Trust including but not limited to determining whether prior to sale a bankruptcy was filed, a forbearance, repayment or other agreement was entered into or the loan was reinstated or paid off; in any such event this sale shall be null and void and purchaser's sole remedy shall be return of deposit without interest. This communication is from a debt collector and is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE: RAS Trustee Services, LLC, 4012 Raintree Road, Suite 100A, Chesapeake, Virginia 23321 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: RAS Trustee Services, LLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 11350 McCormick Road, Executive Plaza I, Suite 302 Hunt Valley, Maryland 21031 (844) 442-2150; (470) 321- 7112 Public Notices
V I R G I N I A: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FAUQUIER COUNTY IN RE: ESTATE OF ERNEST LEE KELLOGG, DECEASED CWF2020-199 SHOW CAUSE ORDER AGAINST DISTRIBUTION (Va. Code Section 64.2-556) It appearing that a report of the accounts of Mark E. Kellogg, Executor of the Estate of Ernest Lee Kellogg, deceased, and of the debts and demands against his estate has been filed in the Clerk's Office, and that six months have elapsed since the qualification of the Executor, on motion of Mark E. Kellogg, Executor, IT IS ORDERED that the creditors of, and all others interested in, the estate do show cause, if any they can, on the 24th day of May 2024, at 9 A; a.m./p.m., before this Court at its courtroom at 40 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, VA 20186 against the payment and delivery of the Estate of Ernest Lee Kellogg, deceased, to the beneficiaries entitled thereto without requiring refunding bonds. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Order be published once a week for two successive weeks in the Fauquier Times a newspaper published in Warrenton, Virginia. ENTERED this 22nd day of April, 2024. James E. Plowman, Judge I ASK FOR THIS: Antonio R. Benedi, Esq.; VSB #86977 Walker Jones, PC; 31 Winchester Street, Warrenton, VA 20186-2896 (540) 347-9223 (office); (540) 347-3825 (fax); Counsel for Executor
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V I R G I N I A: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FAUQUIER COUNTY LEO LUVIANO; Plaintiff, v. CASE NO. CL23-537 UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ARTHUR BROOKS UNKNOWN HEIRS OF FANNIE BROOKS UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JACK BROOKS UNKNOWN HEIRS OF CHARLES E. BROOKS UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SARAH CATHERINE SMITH UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MARY FRANCES BROOKS LYNCH ALL INTERESTED PERSONS INCLUDING HEIRS, DEVISEES AND SUCCESSORS (AND THEIR SPOUSES AND CREDITORS) OF ARTHUR BROOKS, FANNIE BROOKS, JACK BROOKS, CHARLES E. BROOKS, SARAH CATHERINE SMITH AND MARY FRANCES BROOKS LYNCH IN 1.4527 ACRES IN SCOTT MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT, FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA, ASSESSED AS PIN 6070-70-6152-000 (1.4527 ACRES), DEEDED TO NATHANIEL G. BROOKS AND JEWEL G.BROOKS-JONES IN DEED BOOK 826 AT PAGE 255, BEING A PART OF A 16+-ACRE TRACT CONVEYED TO ARTHUR BROOKS IN DEED BOOK 71 AT PAGE 393, WHO ARE ALL MADE PARTIES HERETO AS PARTIES UNKNOWN. Defendants. ORDER OF PUBLICATION The purpose of this cause is to quiet title to the property in Leo Luviano; and to terminate the interests of all others; to remove any clouds on title; and for such other and further relief as this case in equity may require. It is, therefore, ORDERED that this Order be published once a week for four successive weeks in The Fauquier Times and that the above-named persons and those made defendants by the general description of "Parties Unknown", appear on or before the 28th day of June, 2024, in the Clerk's Office of this Court and do what is necessary to protect their interests herein. ENTERED this 22nd day of April 2024. James E. Plowman, Judge I ASK FOR THIS: Antonio R. Benedi, Esq. (VSB No. 86977) Bennett T. W. Eastham (VSB No. 93484) Walker Jones, PC, 31 Winchester Street, Warrenton, VA 20186-2896 Telephone: (540) 347-9223; Facsimile: (540) 347-3825 abenedi@walkerjoneslaw.com; beastham@walkerjoneslaw.com: Counsel for Plaintiff Public Notices V I R G I N I A: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FAUQUIER COUNTY In Re: Helen Frances Elmore a/k/a Helen F. Elmore, deceased Court File No. CWF2021-294 Show Cause Order IT APPEARING that a report of the accounts of Henry W. Elmore, Executor of the Estate of Helen Frances Elmore a/k/a Helen F. Elmore, deceased, and of debts and demands against this estate has been filed in the Clerk's Office, a copy of which is attached, and that six months have elapsed since the qualification of Henry W. Elmore, Executor. IT IS ORDERED that the creditors of, and all others interested in, the estate do show cause, if any they can, at 9:00 a.m. on the 24th day of May, 2024, before this Court at its courtroom against the payment and delivery of the assets of the Estate of Helen Frances Elmore a/k/a Helen F. Elmore, deceased, to its legatees and distributees, with or without requiring refunding bonds. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the foregoing portion of this Order be published once a week for two successive weeks in the Fauquier Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Fauquier County, Virginia. ENTERED this 22nd day of April, 2024. Judge: James E. Plowman I ASK FOR THIS: Counsel for Henry W. Elmore, Executor of the Estate of Helen Frances Elmore a/k/a Helen F. Elmore, deceased Thomas D. Yates, VSB #38641 Kimberly Martin Turner, VSB #41980 Yates Campbell LLP 4165 Chain Bridge Road Fairfax, VA 22030 (703) 273-4230 | (703) 383-1939 fax tyates@yatescampbell.com kturner@yatescampbell.com
NOTICE OF FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2024, in the Warrenton Town Hall at 21 Main Street in Warrenton, Virginia, and will hold a regular meeting and public hearings at 6:30 p.m. in the same location on the following:
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Saturday, May 4 All Ages Caboose Open House: Warrenton Branch Greenway WBG Caboose, Fourth St., Warrenton. 9 a.m. to noon. Tours of the Caboose and historical train information provided by Parks and Recreation volunteers. For information, call 540-422-8560. Strawberry Festival: Messick’s Farm Market, 6025 Catlett Road, Bealeton. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Additional dates: Sunday, May 5; same times. Strawberry picking; hayrides; barrel train rides; kid tattoos; zip line; bounce pillow; and more. Everyone is required to purchase an admission ticket, go to https://www.messicksfarmmarket. ticketspie.com/strawberry-festival-2024. Online admission: $13, senior admission (55 and up) $8, 3 and under FREE; At the door: admission $15, senior admission (55 and up) $10, 3 and under FREE. See the full calendar of upcoming events online at fauquier.com/ lifestyles/
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