Broad Run Lifestyle Magazine December 2016

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FROM AROUND THE VILLAGE DECEMBER 2016

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IT FIRM, COFFEE SHOP EXEMPLIFY VINT HILL’S VISION

Within a recent eight-week span, Vint Hill celebrated the opening of a neighborhood coffee shop and was selected as the North American headquarters for a major global IT company.

These events may sound unrelated, but to us, they go hand-in-hand with what we’re doing: working to building a diverse, vibrant, sustainable community, featuring local jobs, entertainment and shopping, and recreational opportunities.

Vint Hill Coffee and OVH, the France-based cloud computing firm that plans to invest more than $100 million and base 150 jobs and its first U.S. data center in its Vint Hill operation, are the most recent success stories, and we’re proud to say there are many more. This year has seen more than a dozen new businesses commit to Vint Hill, either with new locations or expansions.

By the time the Puller Veterans Care Center—a state-backed project to serve our military members —opens in 2019, Vint Hill is projected to be supporting nearly 1,500 jobs and 70 businesses.

We’re also in the midst of an $11 million infrastructure improvement program that is modernizing our road system and improving key services, such as telecommunications connectivity.

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everything needed to serve the variety of businesses that are in place or committed to coming,” said Ed Moore, president of Vint Hill Village, LLC. “Attracting the right mix of businesses, shops and restaurants is the key to creating the live-work-play Main Street community that we’re committed to delivering.”

In addition to the new businesses, Vint Hill has launched a series of community events. Its second annual Fall Festival, held this past September, attracted some 8,000 attendees and 150 vendors.

Summer 2016 also featured a successful series of Friday night block parties, accented with local entertainment and food trucks.

“The past year has seen a series of significant steps as we work toward our goals,” Moore says “Our events are shining examples of how Vint Hill can be a community gathering place. We’re very encouraged by what’s happening here every day.”

Follow Vint Hill’s progress at www.vinthill.com and facebook.com/vinthill.

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As we enter the festive holiday season, it’s an honor to share this special time with you.

As a local publisher, our focus is telling stories of the unique people, places and institutions that make where we live unique.

So, it’s a great privilege to now publish the Lifestyle Magazines, which will continue to follow co-founders Tony and Holly Tedeschi’s goal of building a better community through information.

I first came to Warrenton in the 1990s, when an editor at the then Fauquier Times-Democrat took a chance on having a young summer graphics intern. The garage that’s now home to Red Truck Bakery once resuscitated my tired little VW Rabbit. The big story that summer involved another one of our communities, Haymarket. Disney’s America theme park was on the drawing board (and never got off it).

Our team’s local roots run far deeper. One of the founders of our company, Walter Nicklin, grew up in what reputedly is the oldest house in Warrenton. Editor Pam Kamphuis, senior editor Debbie Eisele, designer Kara Thorpe and sales representatives Susan Yankaitis and RaeMarie Gulan — along with dozens of talented contributing writers and photographers — will continue to make this magazine a reflection of the great places it serves.

Between family, friends and faith, December can feel like a nonstop whirlwind. Thanks for spending time with the holiday issue of your local magazine.

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SHOW YOUR PET YOU CARE

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FAMILIES 4 FAUQUIER

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WREATH MAKING

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HIKING OPENS HEARTS

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HOLIDAY RECIPE

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DECORATING WITH LOVE AND THOUGHTFULNESS

with holiday stocking stuffers

Upcoming events and projects A fun and simple family craft Warrenton-based hiking group supports CureSearch for children’s cancer Spiced beet cake with salted dark chocolate sauce

A beautiful table that recalls joys of past holidays

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THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS TREE

The long-awaited month of early college acceptance results

Picking a healthy tree that is just right for you

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FAUQUIER HEALTH

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HOLIDAY WINE PAIRINGS

Caution senior citizens: deception lurks around the holidays

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WHAT’S UP BROAD RUN?

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LEON RECTOR

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FINANCIAL VIGILANCE

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A young musician with an old soul

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featuring local wineries, distilleries, and breweries Celebrating 25 years

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A YOUNG MUSICIAN WITH AN OLD SOUL

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he allure of the guitar at Allen Leon Rector, III’s grandfather’s house was a powerful draw. As a child, Leon, as he is called, would always find a way over to it during family visits. His continued interest was not overlooked by his grandfather, who gave him a guitar for his nineteenth birthday.

Today, Leon is at a pit stop on the long, unconventional, and roughly 6,000-mile-long road which he has travelled. Having never taken formal lessons, Leon currently earns his living as a musician. His easy- going nature and resourcefulness have proven invaluable to

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shaping his career.

“I don’t read sheet music, but my brother gave me a chord chart and I learned a lot from the internet. Friends also taught me along the way, which I guess were informal lessons,” he explains how he learned to play the guitar.

Leon, who delayed college following high school, goes with the flow. “I didn’t know what I wanted to do in college, so I thought it best to not get bogged down with student loans.” His decision has paid off.

An eager musician from the start, Leon saved enough money to head out west to California

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The Rector family name is well-known in the county, having settled in Orlean over two hundred years ago. At one time, the Rectors operated the current day Orlean Market, which was called the Rector Store. The area of Rectortown was ultimately named after the family. Shortly after his grandfather passed away in 2012, Leon found a book while cleaning out his grandparent’s garage which chronicled the family’s history and interests.

Leon’s grandfather, Allen “Leon” Rector, Sr., was a well-known musician in the region and played in local bands for about five decades, from the 1940s into the 1990s. Rector listed music as one of the three most important things to him, following family and aviation. His instrument of choice was the standing bass and his preferred genre was classic country. Rector even once played for Patsy Cline when she returned to Winchester for a show. Music runs deep in the Rector family; in addition to his grandfather, Leon’s uncle and brother currently play in local bands and his aunt played for many years before leaving the music industry.

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at the age of twenty-one, just two years after receiving his guitar. “I knew that if I didn’t get out now and give it a shot, I never would,” he explains, “I decided to just go for it.” He lived with his sister in California for four years. He worked in a bowling alley in Huntington Beach, CA and would practice guitar when he wasn’t at work. “I knew I wasn’t ready to audition for a band, but I could see progress,” he says.

One year after relocating, he felt “ready” and found a band he liked that was looking for a guitarist. Leon spent a week studying the band’s videos online and learning some of their songs. He was

members split up and he returned home.

“My grandfather had passed away and I was running out of money. It was time to come home,” he says. Leon returned to Fauquier County and spent the next year working in the roofing industry in Sperryville. When he had scheduled enough gigs, he quit roofing and began playing full time, which for the past two years he has done successfully.

Leon is looking to take his career as far as it will go. This means pulling a band together and hopefully making a name for himself in the Washington, DC area. “A band will give me a bigger sound and allow me to play at a larger

invited back for a second audition, and this time an independent record label attended the audition to consider signing the band. Although the reggae rock band turned down the label’s offer, Leon landed a spot as their guitarist. “It was a great learning experience. I knew how to play guitar, but I didn’t know the business side of it. Working with the band gave me great exposure to the ropes of the industry,” he says of the experience.

The following year, although he was happy with the dynamics of the band, the

number of venues,” he says. Using a condenser microphone, a device that uses mixing boards, recording consoles, and audio interfaces, Leon recorded his latest album. He recently bought a drum set to complete his second self-produced album, containing all original music. The album, No Worries, is currently available on iTunes.

As he builds his name, Leon hosts open mic the first and third Wednesday of every month just north of Warrenton at the Northside 29 restaurant in New

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Baltimore. After playing a few songs to get the crowd going, he turns the mic over to area residents eager to perform for an audience. “It’s great to see new talent. I have had the chance to see a brother/ sister duo, a 17-year-old jazz musician, and a man in his 50s, who had just beaten lung cancer, take to the mic.”

In addition to Northside 29, Rector can be found at several local wineries and spent the fall playing at Stribling Orchard: “I really enjoyed the orchard.

The weather was great, the location was nice, and there was a high volume of people. I look forward to being back next fall.” He also plays at weddings and local breweries.

Over the past few years, Leon has observed a thriving music scene in Fauquier County, “The music scene is definitely growing here. It’s hard to make it in the industry in California with all the competition. Here in the Fauquier area, I have more of a chance.” While he enjoys performing, he also likes to hear the local talent: “At Northside 29, I do spend some time encouraging musicians to get out there and play for people and keep at it when I recognize their talent.”

Leon is excited to be a part of the Fauquier music scene and is dedicated to advancing his career while also helping emerging musicians take the first steps in their own musical careers. He looks forward to adding chapters of his own to the family history book about his contributions to the community.

To hear Leon Rector’s music, visit his website at www.reverbnation.com/leonrector6 or follow him on Facebook www.facebook.com/leonrectormusic. ❖

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Caution senior citizens: deception lurks around the holidays.

By Carol Simpson

After Mary Grigsby’s husband died, she was proud of the fact that she was able to live alone and take care of herself, even though her daughter, Meg, was concerned as Mary entered her 80s. She still drove, gardened and played cards with her friends from church. Meg, who lived 120 miles away from Mary, checked in with her by phone regularly and took comfort in the fact that Mary’s neighbors visited often as well. However,

MARY HAD BEEN GIVING MONEY TO A “NICE YOUNG MAN” who had knocked on her door one day soliciting funds for a children’s cancer charity.

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Scams occur year-round, but tend to

INCREASE IN THE WINTER AND HOLIDAY MONTHS. Over the course of several months, the man had bilked Mary out of $5,000 — nearly all her savings.

Unfortunately, situations like this are quite common. Scams against seniors are becoming more frequent.

The internet provides scammers more opportunity to gain access to personal information, but even without using a computer, strangers, and even family members or caregivers, are increasingly exploiting vulnerable older adults.

WHY ARE SENIORS AT RISK? As a generation, they are trusting.

Many of them are experiencing isolation and loneliness, they may have significant cash on hand or within easy access, and many have memory or judgment lapses. Also, as was the case with Mary, they may be less likely to report being scammed due to embarrassment or fear of loss of independence. Interestingly, research shows that our ability to recognize

suspicious behavior decreases with age.

Scams occur year-round, but tend to increase in the winter and holiday months. Although there are many, some seasonal traps to watch out for include: 1. Fake Medicare workers asking for personal information during open enrollment (mid-October to midDecember). Medicare employees do not do this.

2. Individuals going door-to-door looking for tree, roof or winterizing work and wanting payment in advance.

3. People pretending to be utility workers,

threatening to turn off utilities unless payment is given in cash or wired immediately.

4. End-of-year tax season: “Free lunch” seminars promising get-rich-quick

schemes or huge tax write-offs; charity cons for late-year tax deductions.

5. Online: phony gift scams; phony workfrom-home opportunities such as secret shopper or selling vacation rentals; fake

Facebook contests aimed at gathering personal info; selling counterfeit or stolen items for inexpensive holiday gifts on Craigslist or other selling sites.

6. Delivery charges payable by gift recipient on demand. Reputable

companies do not require the recipient to pay for gift delivery.

So what can seniors and their loved ones do to prevent fraud and financial abuse?

TIPS FOR SENIORS • Always be sure you know to whom you are talking. Ask for ID from anyone at your door.

• NEVER give your personal information to anyone, even someone you know. Ask why they need it.

• Never open your door to a person you don’t know.

• Do not click on links in an e-mail.

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Check with the Better Business Bureau or police if you are tempted to enter a sweepstakes or contest that sounds too good to be true — it probably IS. When giving to charity, visit give.org or charitynavigator. org to check the legitimacy of nonprofit organizations.

Never give credit card information over the phone and never give cash by courier.

Go through your phone service provider to get off “robocall” lists and call 888-382-1222 for the “Do Not Call” Registry.

To opt out of “junk mail,” go to dmachoice.org and optoutprescreen.com.

If you feel uneasy about any interaction or have already been “taken,” DO NOT hesitate to call a trusted family member, pastor, the police, or your physician. Reporting suspicions or exploitation is very important.

FOR CHILDREN If you are the child, relative, or close friend of a senior, provide respectful oversight. Ask questions in a loving way. Raise your concerns without alarming the senior and offer to assist if you see any red flags. You may want to arrange for limited bank account oversight or set up an account with a low spending limit. If your relative or friend is repeatedly victimized, you may need to file for guardianship or conservatorship through an eldercare attorney.

Josh Brown, Director of Security at The Fauquier Bank says, “Many victims of crime...don’t tell law enforcement about being victimized out of embarrassment.

Senior citizens have the additional fear of being isolated. When it is a family member or a caregiver that conducts the financial abuse, the senior citizen may fear losing the attention and care they receive if they go to the authorities. Having a ‘financial caregiver’ is so vitally important, as opposed to someone that just takes care of helping them physically. Separating the two can help prevent financial abuse through the process of verifying that the elderly person’s financial obligations are being met.”

Lieutenant George W. Southard, Jr. urges “If you are suspicious that it is a scam or believe that you are a victim, do not be embarrassed to report the scam to law enforcement. Because the scammers are cunning and clever, there is no shame in having been deceived. By reporting it, you will make it more difficult for them to deceive others. Please contact the Warrenton Police Department at 540-347-1100 if you want to report the scam.”

Mary and Meg’s story had a happy ending. A good neighbor of Mary’s called Meg after seeing the con artist at Mary’s door many times and Meg was able to convince her mother to discuss the situation. Although she has not gotten her savings back, the perpetrator is in jail and Mary is much more alert to potential scams. ❖

AGING TOGETHER Aging Together is a collaborative effort to help our county prepare for an unprecedented growth in the older population. We insure that local residents will have the services and support they need as they age right here in Fauquier County.

This partnership is built on an alliance of partnering organizations and individuals who actively participate in one or more countybased teams and regional workgroups. Members often include local senior citizens, caregivers, community hospitals, representatives of the faith community, businesses, law enforcement and even first responders.

We invite you to be part of the Fauquier Aging Together team. Our 2017 planning meeting is a great time to learn more about Aging Together and become part of the team.

Please join us on January 17, 2017 1:00 pm in the Sycamore room at the Fauquier Hospital. For more information contact Dianna Banks 540-8296405 or email Dbanks@ agingtogether.org

Carol Simpson is a graduate of Georgetown University. She was Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Washington, Trainer at Home Instead Senior Care, and Development Manager at the Alzheimer’s Association of Central/ Western Virginia before becoming Executive Director of Aging Together.

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he holidays encourage us to be kinder, sweeter, gentler, more compassionate, and joyful. This is often expressed by simple gestures and the exchanging of gifts to show appreciation and love for those who are important to us, including our beloved family pets. Products geared towards pets are increasing on holiday shelves, including pre-packaged stockings, holiday-themed edibles, and winterinspired accessories.

Knowing your pet’s play style, chewing habits, and need for stimulation is important when selecting toys. For apparel, leads, and collars, ensure you take an accurate measurement before making a purchase. Providing your dog with a food-dispensing toy during the holidays can greatly minimize anxiety when visitors

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come over, and giving you indoor cat an outlet for behavior will minimize unwanted issues. Be sure to read the labels of any products purchased, provide supervision with new items as necessary, and make sure your pet is not likely to inhale treats or chews in one piece. Here’s a look at some top quality toys, treats, and items to consider when showering your pet with holiday cheer.

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Most popular are their bully sticks, pigs ears, puffed lung treats, and, if you’re lucky, you might be able to find an assorted “Bargain Bag” at a

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Their website has loads of products to select from at www.merrickpetcare.com

The Petmate Chuckit! products are steadily becoming household favorites for dog lovers. Their ball launchers come in a variety of lengths and styles to promote long distance fetch games for all breeds. Their range of items has expanded to a variety of retrieval toys including frisbees, bumpers, and water toys that are great ways to interact and play with your dog—check out www. petmate.com for more.

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Additionally, the Wobbler, Wubba, Jumblers, and Satellite toys are definitely worth considering for your dog. For our feline friends, they make a variety of Teasers, Cozies, and activity toys. For more visit www. kongcompany.com

Ruffwear products produce active gear for your dog, and it rocks. With winter approaching, they are definitely a resource to consider for boots, coats, collars, leashes, harnesses, and backpacks. Their Polar Trex boots have good tread and grip and are worth considering to keep your pet from having contact with salt and road chemicals that are spread during snowfalls. Their bright orange Track jacket helps keep your dog safe when on hikes during hunting season.

Their assortment of coats are pure quality, with a style to fit most sizes and breeds. Visit www.ruffwear.com to learn more.

Animal Planet’s Jackson Galaxy has developed a line of toys specifically for our feline friends. Choose from carriers, tunnels, teasers, beds, and interactive toys. Another line brought to you by Petmate at www.petmate.com ❖

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Upcoming Events And Projects JINGLE JOG

Families4Fauquier has been chosen as one of the local beneficiaries of A Just Cause Jingle Jog 5k/1 Mile Fun Run hosted by the Fauquier County Parks and Recreation on December 31 at 10am at Vint Hill Village Green. One hundred percent of your registration fee will be donated back to us when you allocate F4F as your charity of choice.

You may also join our team! For a reservation form, email us or visit www. recreation.fauquiercounty.gov.

ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY WREATHS

Families4Fauquier will be volunteering to place wreaths on graves at Arlington National Cemetery on December 17.

For information on how your family can join us please visit our Facebook events page. https://www.facebook.com/ events/1559283981039586/

GAMES, GAMES, GAMES!

We are kicking off the 2016 Operation Santa Project. We will be collecting gifts for many children and families in our

community that might not otherwise have a Christmas. Part of this project is collecting NEW games. Donate a new game at Chick-Fil-A Warrenton and receive one free combo meal from now until December 5. Please email us about additional ways you can help spread holiday cheer this year.

OPERATION SANTA

Families4Fauquier will sponsor several families in our community that are in need of Christmas assistance for their children. Our families are pre-screened through various support organizations prior to our sponsorship. Family/ children’s Christmas wish lists will be posted soon on our website. We are asking for community support, so if there is an item on the wish list you are interested in donating for those that could use a hand up, please email us at families4fauquier@gmail.com. In 2015, we were able to sponsor and support 22 individuals during the holidays, along with supporting our local senior citizen day program holiday bingo that is hosted

at the Warrenton Community Center.

We also served more than 100 children at a private event in conjunction with the Big Skate called “Jingle Bell Roller Skate,” which served underprivileged children in the Fauquier Community and their families.

SNOWMAN CHALLENGE

We are challenging the community to help us spread holiday cheer to our Fauquier senior citizens by making sock snowmen. These will be delivered to local area seniors. Together we can brighten the holiday for those in our community. Great for school classes, scout troops and community groups!

FAMILIES4FAUQUIER COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY

This year’s party will be held on Sunday, December 11 from 2-3:30pm at the Warrenton Community Center. Craft Stations and light snacks. This event is free, but RVSPs are requested.

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

What we’ve been up to Left: More than 1,500 families attended our 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat at the WARF on October 28th. Right: 860 treat containers filled with candy, Chapstick, homemade Christmas ornaments, along with more than 200 personal care items, 89 postage bundles, and ten handmade blankets were delivered to Walter Reed Medical Facility on November 9th with well wishes from our Fauquier Community.

Join our mailing list or become a Charter Member and get involved today!

Families 4 Fauquier is your link to family resources in Fauquier County and beyond. F4F is committed to strengthening and enriching the lives of children and families that live right here in our own community. For additional information about joining our membership program, receiving our monthly community newsletter or any of the events listed above please visit our website at www.families4fauquier.com or email us at info@families4fauquier.com.

We now offer monthly advertising, website sponsorships and community event sponsors. If your organization has an interest in helping to support our community projects, events and programs please contact us today because together we can make a difference in little ways that can add up big!

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Boots ’n Beer Inaugural CureSearch Ultimate Hike Saturday, December 10, 2016 Manassas National Battlefield Park

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Tell Children’s Cancer To “Take A Hike”

s my feet tread the stony ridge of the vast Allegheny Mountains, I am struck by the fact that this stretch of landscape, this land I am actually stepping on, has been around for at least a half a billion years, pressured in place by giant continental tectonic shifts.

A sense of awe slowly envelops me as I continue quietly hiking on one of the earth’s oldest mountain ranges. My thoughts wander from here, to yesterday, and tomorrow.

At a slight outlook, I stop and let my eyes sweep over the near mountains to the far ridges of the Alleghenies on the bluish horizon. I take in a deep breath of this grand expansiveness, and as I do so the tranquility I see before me embraces my heart, and I am engulfed with a profound sense of absolute wonderment.

As I sit down on a boulder of this magnificent mountain ridge that stretches from New York to the Deep South my thoughts leave my day-to-day life far behind and the vastness and grandeur of this panorama in front of me casts everything into perspective. Yes, John Muir’s words speak the truth: “… up here all the world’s prizes seem nothing.”

I am glad I am here, disconnected from the digital world, surrounded by a gentle breeze with large birds gliding with the wind through the blue skies. The longer I sit grounded to this wondrous healing earth, emotions of freedom and gratitude well up in me

and ever so quietly the words “thank you” roll off my lips. On the way down the mountain, I am reminded of Meister Eckhart’s words, “If the only prayer you say in your life is ‘thank you,’ that would suffice.”

Boots ‘N Beer Charities supports CureSearch for Children’s Cancer Several years ago, Jim Carson, founder of Boots ’n Beer, which has the moniker “a drinking club with a hiking problem,” proposed to transform our hiking club into a charity to more consciously open our hearts and to extend our love of hiking to help others.

In particular, and born out of personal tragedy, he selected CureSearch for Children’s Cancer as Boots ’n Beer’s first core charity. Their mission is to end children’s cancer by driving targeted and innovative research with measurable results in an accelerated time frame.

In the past, Boots ’n Beer has helped CureSearch supporters in raising funds and hiking the Ultimate Hike in Dolly Sods, West Virginia. The goal of the hike is to “Tell Children’s Cancer to ‘Take a Hike.’” Each hiker’s goal is to raise a minimum of $2,500. Each year, members Jim Carson and Andreas Keller head the fundraising efforts and organize and train the hikers to get them ready for the 21-mile challenging trek. Last year, member Cooper Wright not only served as Trail Ambassador during the Ultimate Hike event, but

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George Wotton on Old Rag. He was one of the most inspirational hikers of Boots ’n Beer living a life of gratitude (photo taken in November 2013 by AAK).

also raised over $5,000 to benefit CureSearch for Children’s Cancer.

Many a hiker, humbled by nature, shares the same experience of a growing thankfulness that can often change the world he or she sees. Hikers become aware of their many blessings and are grateful for the natural abundance of life available to them to enjoy.

Surely, practicing gratitude enhances happiness, resilience, health, and most importantly, opens one’s heart to others.

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3. Using a dry sauté pan over medium heat, combine all the spices in the pan. Stirring constantly, toast the spices until fragrant. Remove from heat and reserve in a separate bowl. Measure out the flour and combine with toasted spices, sift and reserve.

4. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together beet puree, oil, and sugar until smooth. Then whisk in eggs until combined. Whisk in sifted flour and spice mixture until you achieve a smooth batter consistency.

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A BEAUTIFUL TABLE THAT RECALLS JOYS OF PAST HOLIDAYS

By Barry Darr Dixon

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s there anything better than having your beloved family and friends sit down at the dinner table together to share gracious company and a magnificent meal?

Well, yes. Sharing that meal during the holidays, at a table beautifully set with love and thoughtfulness: a table thickly layered with generations of memories and reveling in the golden glow of personal history. A table like this is sure to be remembered, to become a magical recollection for years to come.

We all have our own special things. They may be rare and elegant.

Or maybe priceless for the memories the items bring back. Your decor may be simple or fancy, gilded or plain, silver, silver-plated, or stainless steel. But our things are special because they are ours alone.

These pieces share our personal pasts. They were touched and loved by those who touched us, those we loved . . . both here and gone. How wonderful then to set a festive table with these touchstones to holidays past, these memories of so many cherished hearts, souls, and occasions.

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Mix It Up I like to mix it up. I like to set the table with layers and layers of harmonic blendings, using my own peculiar tuning fork of familiar recollection to hit a personally perfect pitch for each holiday’s dining experience. And I have never, ever, set the same table twice.

No need to, as each Thanksgiving, each Christmas Eve, each New year’s Day feast should be an original one-of-a-kind experience linked with loving care to all that came before. The trick is to use familiar things in new ways each time we imagine our setting.

You may mix with gusto and aplomb. Just mix with reason and for effect. Mix all white things, but of different shapes and periods. Mix your silver instead of using a full matching set. Mix your glassware with crystal. Use lots of a strong color, or lots of many strong colors . . . just use your imagination and employ a focus.

Start With A Base For this table, I decided to start with a base of creamy white. I pulled out antique Wedgwood dinner plates that were my Mother’s.

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The silver of the hand-painted lustreware liaisoned easily with the adjacent silver utensils, which I also mixed. I used silver and stag horn knives from a Christmas spent in Aspen, Thai silver fish knives from a set my parents bought in Asia, my Mother’s coin silver salad forks and dinner forks and spoons from a set we purchased in France that once graced the dinner table of a French chateau. Why match when you can mix?

Centerpieces More colors were pulled together in creating easy centerpieces. Here, simple boxwood and ilex berries from our Fauquier County garden and persimmons from the tree near the barn are set in Wedgwood serving dishes and on an old German Metllach compote from my great aunt Winifred Stewart.

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Ravello, as I recall. Michael, my late partner, was with me and picked it out.

Plates, Platters & Glassware He was also with me at the Oatlands antiques fair years ago, when I bought another service of old Wedgwood cream ware — this with the grape leaf and vine pattern that my elegant Aunt Lucy always used on her table. She was my father’s favorite sister.

Their mother, my grandmother Dixon, liked to use the green Victorian pressed glass goblets that were her mother’s on Christmas Eve. I’ll use those for water, and mix them with my maternal Grandmother Darr’s etched wine glasses.

Their paler green stems are nice against the white tablecloth.

Napkins Now the peridot trimmed dinner napkins, monogrammed EH, for Elway Hall, that I found a decade before in Georgetown will blend perfectly with the green and white.

Revise As Necessary But I want more color. Back to the butler’s pantry, where I find beautiful 18th century Wedgwood lustreware salad plates replete with bright vermillion grape clusters — fantastic with the grape patterned cups and saucers!

My sister, Susan, and her family are joining us this year. As kids, we lived several years abroad with our parents, including a few in South Africa where we learned to love the English tradition of “Christmas Crackers” at the holiday table. I found these here in Warrenton at The Town Duck and the porcelain white paper and silver filigree trimming melds perfectly into the old lustreware top plate.

Susan will appreciate this nod to our shared “Christmas Past.”

So, as Will and I light the dining room fire and sit down to yet another festive feast here at Elway Hall, we won’t be alone. Our friends and family, here and gone, are sharing our table.

My elegant mother and dapper dad will be there with us, along with the loving memory of both my very different, yet totally wonderful Grandmothers, Aunt Lucy, Aunt Winnie . . . and sweet Michael.

The golden memory of so many long ago Christmas dinners, the voices and laughter of loved ones gone, but certainly never forgotten, will linger in the air over a lovingly set table once more.❖

Inspired by acres of lush Virginia countryside, Barry Dixon is known for a distinct aesthetic that blends Western styles with global influences from a childhood spent abroad in India, Pakistan, Korea, New Caledonia and South Africa. With projects spanning the world, Dixon imagines interiors that infuse artifacts and antiques with present-day motifs - all preserving the history and personality of the home’s owners and their treasures. Dixon lives and works in his 1907 Edwardian estate, Elway Hall, located on over 300 acres of farmland in the heart of Fauquier County, Virginia’s horse country.

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hile December sets the milestone for the end of 2016, it also indicates the beginning of exciting new opportunities for seniors in high school.

Everyone was frantic to submit their early admission college applications and try to secure a position at their choice schools, and now the deadlines have arrived. It wasn’t easy though, and it required lots of maneuvering around existing activities and obligations. In addition, a mutual understanding and trust between parent and student had to be exercised; parents had to trust that the student knew what needed to be done to best complete the applications, and also that he or she would be able to fit in the extra work and manage the rest of their schedules. It was a long and hairy operation, but a necessary one.

It’s impossible to live in a house with a student who is preparing themselves for early admission and not also experience their stress. Everyone present becomes involved, and each family member has to be supportive on this journey. Recently, my older brother successfully submitted his applications for early admission to UVA and GMU, but the undertaking was a

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nightmare. Almost every single night was spent writing essays past midnight. The entire duration of the submission process was one long string of passive-aggressive dialogue between my brother and my parents. I could physically feel their 17 years of emotional bonding crumble as I watched them bicker.

The collective process seemed unnecessarily complicated, but it all came together in the end. I’m thankful that my brother managed to secure his recommendations and complete the forms (albeit not in a perfectly timely manner) by the deadline. It made me think about what comes next; the future after the early admissions announcement. The reality of the situation is that my older brother won’t participate in the school’s marching band program with me ever again, won’t argue with me in the morning about something we won’t remember the next day, and won’t ever be with me in high school for the years to come. It’ll be a completely alien experience, but I’m glad it’s happening for him, and for every other senior graduating this year. Hopefully the letters coming in this month reflect all of their hard work and dedication. ❖

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Joseph Kim is a freshman attending Kettle Run High School. He lives with two brothers, his parents, and a pet dog. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, drawing, and playing the marimba with the Kettle Run Marching Band, as well as with their indoor percussion program.

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Les Harlan began planting Christmas trees on his Harlan Tree Farm in Nokesville in 1989, and started selling them in 1996. Les recently retired from a career as a general contractor.

He grew up on farm in the mountains of Pennsylvania, growing crops and raising animals. He remembers when he was a child, his family would head into the woods and fields each winter to cut a fresh tree for their holidays.

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s each winter approaches, many families who celebrate Christmas make a tradition of finding and bringing home the “perfect” Christmas tree.

Some enjoy the simplicity of an artificial tree while others enjoy the convenience of a precut tree. Those seeking a true family experience will usually pick and cut a fresh tree from a local tree farm together.

THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING A TREE

Here are some tips for ensuring you obtain the best possible tree for your holiday season.

Cut Fresh One of the greatest advantages of cutting your own tree is being able to rest assured that it’s going to last the whole season without drying out and dripping needles. With pre-cut trees, there is no way of knowing how long ago they were cut, nor how they’ve been watered or handled. A fresh-cut tree that is properly watered will last for months, unless it’s put near a fireplace or a heat register once in the house.

Vibrancy of Color Color may be an indicator of a tree’s potential to last through the holiday season. Variations in the shades of green are normal, especially from one species to another. However, if the green of the needles has a dull

One of the greatest advantages of cutting your own tree is being able to rest assured that it’s going to last the whole season... or faded appearance, the tree may not last as long as a tree that has bright, vivid needles.

All evergreens tend to lose a little vibrancy when winter starts because they go into a hibernation-like state to survive the harsh winter weather.

Compare the tree to the other trees close by. If you see one that is noticeably less bright in color, know that it may only last a few weeks. You also might find that trees have differentcolored sides, based on their exposure to the sun. If one side of a tree absorbs the majority of the daylight, that side will be lighter than the shady side.

Considering most people put their Christmas tree in a corner or against a wall and cover the tree with decorations, this usually isn’t a problem.

Size & Shape The general shape of a tree doesn’t give any indication of its health. When I trim the trees each year, I try to follow

the shape that they are taking on naturally. I just groom them to keep their sides even and their top pointed. Some of them end up short and wide, others tall and thin. Size and shape is simply a personal preference.

Just make sure that the tree fits through your doors and under your ceiling. Another thing to consider is the size and shape of the trunk. Measure your tree stand before heading to the farm so you can make sure that the tree you take home will fit.

HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT TYPE OF TREE TO BUY?

At my farm, I’ve tried planting all kinds of Christmas trees, from Douglas Firs to Fraser Firs to Colorado Blue Spruce, but they just don’t take to the soil and climate here.

When selecting the type of tree for your home, you may want to consider a few characteristics that vary among different types of trees to determine your preference. Here are a few commonly grown trees readily available in our local area.

White Pine White pine trees have flexible limbs with long, soft needles that are medium-green. They are the most lush of our trees, and probably the most fragrant.

They are more likely bend under the weight of heavy ornaments. Heights of 5 - 12 feet are available.

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Scotch Pine Scotch pine trees have firm branches with medium length needles, and are quite prickly. They have more of a bluish-green color, and are mildly fragrant. They do very well with heavy ornaments. Heights of 6 - 7 feet are available.

Norway Spruce Norway Spruce trees have sturdy branches with short needles, and they look very elegant. They are a slightly darker green than white pines, and are mildly fragrant.

They do well with heavy ornaments. Heights of 6 - 7 feet are available.

CARING FOR YOUR TREE

Once you’ve chosen and cut your tree, it’s time to plan for its care before you set it up. If the tree isn’t going up right away, you need to be aware that for each day the tree isn’t in water, you’ll need to cut about ½-inch off the trunk. When the tree has been cut down, sap will begin to seal the cut trunk closed. After a day, it will have hardened, making the tree unable to absorb water.

Cutting off ½-inch for each “down” day before setting the tree up will reopen the trunk and allow it to take on water again. There’s also an option that gives you a great selection of trees without forcing you to cut the tree right away. Some farms, including mine, allow you to tag a tree up to a month before Christmas, and you can come back to cut it closer to the holiday, ensuring its freshness.

Some farms use netting to make the tree easier to transport. The netting applies pressure evenly around the entire tree and helps to keep the shape even.

After cutting, the sooner you can get your tree upright and in water, the longer it will last. If at all possible, stand your tree up and put the trunk in water, even if you aren’t decorating right away. If you lay a tree down for more than a couple of hours between cutting it down and putting it up, you’ll need to give it some time to settle before decorating. When a tree lays on one side for too long, that side will flatten, making the shape of the tree uneven.

Put the tree in the stand, give it water, and allow it to settle back into its full shape overnight before decorating.

This can make decorating easier, and the end result more beautiful.

WHAT MAKES A CHRISTMAS TREE PERFECT?

Top: White Pine. Bottom: Norway Spruce.

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That is in the eye of the beholder. People like different kinds, sizes, shapes, and colors. Above all, the experience of being out on a farm with family, choosing a tree, getting it home, and decorating it all together should be memorable. Hopefully, these tips will help you select the “perfect” tree for your family this year. ❖

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These are perfect when celebrating with light snacks: Martinis made with Battle Standard 142 Navy Strength Gin from KO Distilling, Divine Clarity Vodka or Imagination Gin from Murlarkey Distilled Spirits Absinthe from Mt. Defiance Distillery Cocktails incorporating rums and liqueurs from Mt. Defiance Distillery, infused spirits from Murlarkey Distilled Spirits, or Virginia Moon White Whiskey from KO Distilling

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Pinot Gris from Blue Valley Vineyard & Winery

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Sauvignon Blanc from Blue Valley Vineyard & Winery, Stone Tower Winery, or 50 West Vineyards

Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Gris from Blue Valley Vineyards Rose of Sangiovese from 50 West Vineyards

Vidal Blanc, Viognier, or Petit Mensang from Delaplane Cellars

Vidal Blanc or Viognier from Delaplane Cellars

Wild Boar Chardonnay from Stone Tower Winery

Twin Cannons Double IPA from Tin Cannon Brewing

Virginia Blonde American Ale from Tin Cannon Brewing

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Merlot or Cabernet Franc from Blue Valley Vineyards Melange Rouge from Delaplane Cellars Cabernet Franc or Aldie Heights Cuvee from 50 West Vineyards Estate Windswept Hill or Estate Hogback Mountain from Stone Tower Winery

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Vidal Blanc or Viognier from Delaplane Cellars Busted Pipe Black IPA from Tin Cannon Brewing

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Melange Rouge from Delaplane Cellars

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These bold cheeses demand the bold tastes of: Martinis made with Battle Standard 142 Navy Strength Gin from KO Distilling, Divine Clarity Vodka or Imagination Gin from Murlarkey Distilled Spirits Cocktails with rums and liqueurs from Mt. Defiance Distillery, infused spirits from Murlarkey Distilled Spirits, or Virginia Moon White Whiskey from KO Distilling Melange Rouge from Delaplane Cellars Cabernet Franc or Aldie Heights Cuvee from 50 West Vineyards Wild Boar Pinot Noir, Estate Windswept Hill or Estate Hogback Mountain from Stone Tower Winery

Salads Try these to showcase the garden’s bounty without overpowering: Sauvignon Blanc from Blue Valley Vineyards, 50 West Vineyards or Stone Tower Winery Vidal Blanc from Delaplane Cellars Mixed drinks made with Battle Standard 142 Navy Strength Gin from KO Distilling, Divine Clarity Vodka or Imagination Gin from Murlarkey Distilled Spirits, or White Rum from Mt. Defiance Distillery

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Cabernet Franc or Aldie Heights Cuvee from 50 West Vineyards Wild Boar Pinot Noir, Estate Windswept Hill or Estate Hogback Mountain from Stone Tower Winery

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Amaretto from Mt. Defiance Distillery

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Cavalier Joe Bourbon Porter from Tin Cannon Brewing

We hope you enjoy these holiday pairings and enjoy your seasonal feast. Experiment with your own pairings and be creative! And please consider supporting our local farmers, vintners, brewers and distillers when you set your holiday table or purchase gifts. Happy Holidays! ❖ Steve Oviatt is Past President of the Haymarket Gainesville Business Association who runs his own consulting business in addition to working with a number of local and international wineries. Steve acknowledges his daughter taught him everything he knows about wine. He lives in Catharpin with his wife, Nancy.

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he first time I dragged my mother-in-law through the doors of Glascock Deli in Marshall, she took a tentative peek inside the store, then stopped and stared at me as if I had just escaped the funny farm. “This place,” Karen said, waving a hand at what appeared to be a humble country convenience store, “sells your favorite barbecue?” I nodded. “And fried chicken?”

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Behind glass, fresh tamales sat on display beside metal platters of pulled pork, smoked ribs, and potato wedges.

“All right, I’ll try some,” Karen sighed. Fifteen minutes later, sitting at one of the picnic tables outside Glascock’s, she was a new believer.

Pam Lawson’s fried chicken has a way of making converts out of skeptics.

She has a long history in food service in Marshall. Before coming to Glascock’s, Lawson was the deli manager at the Marshall IGA for nearly two decades.

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“And before that, going way back, where Joe’s Pizza is now, there used to be a restaurant called The Barn. I started there when I was still a senior in high school. I was hired to do the cash register, but my boss would get caught up in other things, so I’d go back and put my own stuff on the grill. Once he realized that I kind of had the basics of cooking, he put me back in the kitchen.

What I learned from my grandma, I put to work there, and I learned from my boss, too. So I’ve fed people on Main Street since the 90s,” Lawson says.

Lawson owes her knack for great down-home cooking to her grandmother. “If you were in her kitchen, you were put to work. I remember watching my grandmother, back before everyone got so health-conscious, reach in and grab out a handful of drippings, and ten minutes later you’d have the best gravy you ever put in your mouth.”

Lawson is one of those enviable few who are so comfortable in the kitchen that no written recipes are required. “Because I’ve made everything so many times, I can taste something and say, ‘Oh, this needs garlic,’ or ‘This doesn’t have enough salt.’ All of my recipes are good, but they never turn out the same way twice because I don’t measure. I just throw it in and taste, because that’s what my grandmother would do.”

Lawson’s history with Glascock’s started long before she started working there. “David and Marie Glascock started it a million years ago— they were here when I was a little girl. I grew up in this white house here that got remodeled,” she says, pointing out the window, “so I would walk to the store as a little girl. This was the one place my parents would let me go because I didn’t have to cross the street. In between here and that house there used to be three other houses, so it was all one sidewalk. Mom knew that I was passing two other people that would tell her if I did something wrong on that little short walk to here.”

Two other employees work with Lawson to make Glascock’s dishes. “There’s a lady named Rosie that comes in in the evenings, and she does

the tamales, empanadas, and other Spanish food. I do chicken and dumplings and pastas and country flare. Chito does the smoker ribs and chicken. It’s kind of a group effort—we all have input on what we do,” details Lawson.

Rosie arrives early in the morning to get started on her tamales. “She has to cook the chicken, then spend a couple of hours putting the tamales together, and then cook them for almost two and a half hours before they’re ready. She does them in the authentic husks.”

The deli workers also fire up Glascock’s enormous smoker in the mornings. “They come in at 6:30 and get it going. They do half chickens, ribs, and pulled pork. That usually comes in around 11.” Lawson’s regulars from IGA followed her to Glascock’s, but she believes it’s the smoker that brings in new business. “It really catches your eye and draws you in. Then, once you try it, you’re hooked.”

Chito uses a mix of cherry and apple wood to smoke meats. A ten-year Glascock’s employee, he says that his favorite foods there are a toss-up between the barbecued chicken and pulled pork.

On December 1st, the Sarsour family will celebrate 25 years of running Glascock’s. Nick and Sana Sarsour operate the store with the help of

“I just throw

it in and taste, because that’s what my grandmother would do.”

Left: Nick and Sana Sarsour concoct Middle Eastern dishes like thi baklava from scratch each day. Center: Rosie’s tamales come in authentic corn husks and are served with a splash of salsa verde. Right: Glascock’s pulled pork barbecue comes with down-home sides like potato wedges, green beans and bacon, corn on the cob, and macaroni and cheese.

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Below: The colorful mural that covers Glascock’s west wall is the work of Matthew Corbin, son of Fauquier resident Christen Miller. Left: The patriotic mural on Glascock’s east wall includes a nod to Nick Sarsour, who began operating the store with his wife Sana in 1991.

their son, Joe. He explains that Sana’s father “was a traveling salesman back in the 1980s, and he used to work this area.

His name was Norman. He used to go from here to Front Royal to Winchester.

He sold watches and wallets and stuff like that.” Norman kept a store in Fredericksburg, called Nader’s Grocery.

However, “he always promised himself he would get this store [Glascock’s] either for him or for one of his children.”

“When we first took over, it was pretty much just us and the IGA. Then came the McDonald’s and Food Lion, so we started carrying all different things to cater to all different people,” explains Joe. The shelves in Glascock’s carry a wide array of items, from baseball caps to baklava, fishing lures to Latin American spices. The baklava is made from scratch by Sana Sarsour, whose husband helps her make the rest of the deli’s Middle Eastern food.

Glascock’s customers are primarily from the Marshall community, but they do have the occasional out-of-towner dropping in from I-66. The store’s regulars are on a first-name basis with

the staff. “It doesn’t take long to get to know someone and guess what they’re going to have based on what time of day they’re in here, because you’ll see them almost every day,” Pam Lawson says.

Some even come to Glascock’s for all three meals. “People will come in at 6 or 7 o’clock, get a breakfast sandwich and head out, then swing back in for lunch, maybe grab a piece of chicken, and then come back in for dinner and get ribs.”

Lawson isn’t fazed by any request.

“Can I do a sausage, egg, and mac and cheese?” one customer asked on the sunny late October morning I last visited Glascock’s.

“I can make you whatever you want.”

The man’s breakfast buddy was not as nonplussed. “You’re doing what now?”

“Sausage, egg, and mac and cheese sandwich.” This flexibility, and the constant friendly banter between staff

Glascock’s Deli is located at 8294 E. Main Street in Marshall. It is open from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays.

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and customers, are some of the things that make Glascock’s such a favorite community location.

Marshall residents will be seeing Joe Sarsour at Glascock’s for a long time.

His roots are firmly planted in Fauquier and he enjoys running the store. “I like being part of the community. I went to school here and pretty much grew up in Fauquier County. All of my four sons were born at Fauquier Hospital, and my wife’s a nurse here. That’s why we have this store here, one in Warrenton, and soon to be one in Bealeton—we love this community.”

Pam Lawson intends to be a fixture at Glascock’s for some time, too. “I’ve had four jobs my entire life,” she says.

“I kind of do the long-term thing.” And anyone who loves a warm welcome and a fantastic plate of fried chicken will count their blessings for that. ❖

Author Katie Fuster lives in Warrenton with her husband and two children. Visit her web site, katiewritesaboutlove.com, for more about this story.

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very December, our local communities offer so much to do and see to get in the holiday spirit. These events offer memorable time with family, friends, and loved ones. Here are just a few noteworthy happenings you may wish to get out and experience to celebrate the upcoming holidays.

CHRISTMAS TOURS & LIGHTS Oatlands Christmas Tours Guided candlelight tours of the beautifully decorated historic Oatlands mansion, wreath making, Christmas carols, and holiday teas all occurring throughout December. For more information please visit www.oatlands.org Bull Run Festival of Lights Always a local favorite, year after year.

Take the time to drive slowly through their illuminated display and enjoy the season’s festivities. Located at 7700 Bull Run Dr, Centreville, VA, the light display is open seven nights a week from November 23 - January 8. For further information, please visit www. novaparks.com/events/bull-run-festivalof-lights or call 703-631-0550.

HOLIDAY CRAFTS & BAZAARS Sugarloaf Craft Festival Held each year in Chantilly, this craft show offers an amazing selection of wares for decorating your home or finding the perfect gift. This year’s festival runs from December 9-11. For more information please visit www. sugarloafcrafts.com PARADES & TREE LIGHTINGS IN THE REGION Haymarket Holiday Event Saturday, December 3, from 3-6 pm. www.townofhaymarket.org The Greater Manassas Christmas Parade Saturday, December 3, starting at 10 am. www.gmchristmasparade.org

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Christmas in Middleburg Tree Lighting: Friday, December 2; Christmas Parade: Saturday, December 3. www.christmasinmiddleburg.org Warrenton Parade Friday, December 2, 6 pm. Parade and tree lighting with fireworks display to follow. www.warrentonchristmasparade. com

Fauquier Community Theatre Sander’s Family Christmas: Smoke on the Mountain Part II is the sequel to Connie Ray and Alan Bailey’s bluegrass gospel musical Smoke on the Mountain. Performance dates are December 2-4, 9-11, and 16-18. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.fctstage.org.

Marshall Parade Saturday, December 3, 11 am.

Breakfast with Santa is also available from 8 - 11:30 am and a holiday bazaar from 8 am - 2 pm. For more information on the parade, call 540-364-2047 and for information on the bazaar call 540364-2277.

High School Performances Local High Schools generally offer performances from their theatre or drama departments. This is a great chance to involve the whole family in the holiday spirit and support our talented young people. Check your local high school’s events page to see what they offer.

PERFORMING ARTS Allegro Community School of the Arts Elf Musical, December 3 - 4.

Visit www.allegrocsa.org for event information Gainesville Ballet www.gainesvilleballetcompany.org Lasley Center For the Performing Arts www.lasleycentre.com Other ballet companies in the local area offer holiday performances that are open to the public. Visit individual websites for additional information.

The Candy Factory This unique Manassas venue offers the performance of A Christmas Carol most weekends in December. For details on performance dates and times, please visit www.center-for-the-arts.org

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Hylton Center Performances With a myriad of performances from vocals to dance, there are plenty of options to enjoy the sights and sounds of the seasons. www.hyltoncenter.org A taste of their selection: Angela Knight Ministries: Christmas Through Time Manassas Chorale: Rejoice and Be Merry!

Asaph Dance: Clara’s Christmas and Handel’s Messiah Osbourn Park High School: Handel’s Messiah Manassas Symphony Orchestra: Family Concert: Winter Carnival Manassas Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker

Living Christmas Tree Warrenton United Methodist Church This annual performance is a delight each year. Enjoy live Christmas music in the form of a performing Christmas tree.

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