Broad Run Lifestyle Magazine November 2015

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06 Piedmont Symphony Orchestra Constance Lyons Beginning its third decade with a Big Bang 08 A Chat with PSO Musical Director Glenn Quadar Jill Morris

09 Families4Fauquier Local Happenings for Families 10 Montessori Aimée O’Grady

A self-guided approach to learning

12 Discovered History John Toler Part 2: The 1911 Jubilee of Peace 20 Honoring Our Veterans Louis Dominguez 22 ARebekah Whole ‘Nother Ox Grier

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by Constance Lyons

Who would have thought that a small, rural community like Fauquier County would support a symphony orchestra? Twenty years ago, Michael Hughes, now Conductor Emeritus of the Piedmont Symphony, decided to take a bold step. He knew there were many gifted musicians in the area, and thought that the community was more sophisticated than was widely supposed.

He put together a group of talented players, and in the spring of 1996 the orchestra gave its first performance.

That summer, the group formed a Board of Directors and announced a season.

“There were 40-45 people involved,” said Hughes. “None of us knew any better.

But amazingly, the orchestra succeeded, and grew.”

The Piedmont Symphony Orchestra is now celebrating its 20th anniversary.

The final concert of the 2014-15 season was held on a Sunday in June. This next season “will be the season of giving back to the community,” said Glenn Quader, PSO Musical Director, of the upcoming 20th anniversary year. “We are going to reprise some of our most popular artists and performances. And for starters, we’re going to field what I call ’20 for 20,’ a series of ‘flash mob’ performances staged in downtown Warrenton and other locations, like the library. Some we’ll announce; some not. We’ll do one in December at the hospital especially for the sick kids, and sponsor a toy drive to go along with it.”

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The orchestra’s first concert of the season will bring back a favorite artist, pianist Rachel Franklin, performing Grieg’s Piano Concerto. The program will also include Saint Saen’s Organ Symphony No. 3 and Rimsky Korsakov’s majestic Procession of the Nobles.

December will continue the orchestra’s tradition of holiday favorites. The orchestra’s principal cellist, James Floury, will perform in the first half of the program. Conductor Emeritus Michael Hughes will take the podium during the second half, a presentation of a magical animated film about a small boy and his enchanted snowman.

February brings back elements of two of PSO’s most popular events, a pair of rock shows: Nights in White Satin and Floating World. The April concert presents the area’s up-and-coming young musicians and artists in the popular annual Young Artists Competition. This year’s art-work theme is The Firebird, and Quader plans to incorporate 3-D glasses for viewing the pictures as they stream over the stage. A reprise of the enormously popular instrument petting zoo is planned for the day before the performance.

May brings the last concert of the subscription season. Hughes and Quader will start the program conducting the Broadway and Hollywood music everyone loves. The second half brings a landmark event to the PSO stage — a work commissioned especially for the orchestra

by Emmy-award-winning composer John Wineglass. Audience favorite violinist Amy Beth Horman will star as soloist. In tandem with the performance, Quader plans a Master Class with Horton and Wineglass, including a Round table discussion on how a work like the one in performance is created.

And finally, a celebratory gala is planned for June. A grand historic retrospective of the orchestra with a slide show will be followed by the overwhelmingly popular Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, with choral music performed by singers from the county’s church choirs.

Constance Lyons is a local freelance writer who has published hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles, a non fiction book, Trend Setters: The Making of the Modern Irish Setter, and a young adult trilogy, Evil Gran.

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by Jill Morris Glenn Quader, PSO Muscial Director, received most of his musical experience while attending the University of Miami and Florida International University.

He studied for his undergraduate degree while taking multiple semesters off in between to professionally tour Europe as a musician. Other notable accomplishments of his include: founding a community music school program in Florida, receiving his Master’s degree from the Peabody Institute at John’s Hopkins University, and conducting musicians all over the United States.

He took time out of his busy schedule to answer our questions about the 20th anniversary as well as his history with the orchestra: WL: WHAT HAVE BEEN SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PSO? GQ: Some of the most memorable performances have been those in which the PSO performs music outside of the classical genre. For a traditional ensemble, the PSO has successfully ventured into the worlds of Rock, Swing, and a lot in between. Being able to take chances with what we perform sets us apart from the vast majority of orchestras. We have also had some downright earth-shaking season finales! We’re also entering the third year of our highly successful Music Mentoring program.

WL: WHAT DO YOU THINK HAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE PSO’S LONGEVITY AND SUCCESS? GQ: The success of the PSO is multifaceted. We have been blessed by a very strong Board of Members over the years. They have given great personal and financial sacrifice to ensure the future of the organization. Likewise, we have been fortunate to have several committed local sponsors of our programs. These include Country Chevrolet, Moser Funeral Home, Fauquier Bank, not to mention numerous local businesses — despite difficult economic times in recent years. On the member side, we have been 8

privileged to cultivate local professionals and avocational accomplished musicians to help us build to where we are today.

Our membership is a very committed group and performs with more fire, heart and soul than nearly any ensemble I have worked with in my entire career.

WL: TELL US ABOUT YOUR HISTORY WITH MUSIC. GQ: My journey to arrive with the PSO is not the conventional route one normally takes to train to be a conductor. While I grew up in a classically-rich musical family with many instrumentalists, my interests were far outside those set boundaries.

My parents listened to the best Soul and R & B of the day, so I definitely grew up on urban music. I think, deep down, that is what made me gravitate to my two main instruments, the saxophone and bass. I paid my dues in competitive school programs including orchestra and was often in the county honors ensembles on a couple of instruments. I also played cello in the Prince William Symphony eons ago. A classical core was always at the root of my musical influences and I completed two degrees towards that end of the spectrum. I do know that the varied influences I have enjoyed have helped me to connect music as a total language. To me, all genres are inseparable.

WL: HOW IS THE ORCHESTRA MARKING ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON? GQ: We are bringing back some of our favorite artists and programs. We’re also holding several free performances around the area as our schedules permit.

There’s also plans of a massive regional production of, let’s just say, a major work of universal recognition. Fingers crossed,

this will be the real icing on the cake for our 20th anniversary season. Sorry I can’t say more for now!

WL: WHAT TYPE OF EXPERIENCE CAN PEOPLE EXPECT AT A PSO CONCERT? GQ: Patrons will see and feel the emotion of the music in the orchestra from the outset. It is impossible not to be swept up into the swirling sound and full force of the PSO. One also never knows if they’re in for a surprise special guest, or unannounced selections at any given PSO concert. We always aim to bombard your senses. That we can promise. Our loyal audiences have come to expect this from us.

WL: WHAT DO YOU HOPE AUDIENCES TAKE AWAY FROM A PSO CONCERT? GQ: I hope it inspires them to pick up an instrument they may have played as a kid, or just decide to learn how to play one for the first time. I hope they long for a time when families gathered in song on a weekly basis, and music was a means of celebrating, even healing. I just hope that they become enveloped into the intent and sincerity of the people on stage working to deliver a riveting experience that will awaken their curiosity to come to the next concert.

Jill Morris is a native of Warrenton and a graduate from James Madison University.

She currently resides in Old Town and enjoys spending time with her son and two dogs.

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MONTESSORI

a self-guided approach to learning

by Aimée O’Grady

The air was thick and humid on an unusually warm late September morning while Mountainside Montessori students in the school’s adolescent program were completing their morning chores. One managed the activity with a clipboard to ensure each task was accomplished as expected. Others tended to sheep and young goats, while the culinary adolescent students prepared breakfast for the group in the kitchen.

Edel Kunkel, Head of Mountainside Montessori, explains that “the Montessori method uses activities such as farming to educate students about economics, earth sciences, math, entrepreneurial skills, biology and so much more.” Thanks to research performed by Maria Montessori, a 19th-century Italian doctor who studied the natural development of learning in children, Montessori schools worldwide educate students using a self-guided, experiential approach to learning.

As Kunkel and I walked around the new ten-acre Mountainside Montessori campus just north of Warrenton and Broad Run in Marshall, she pointed out the different fields and discussed plans for a walking trail. It would wrap around the property, allowing students to enjoy nature while studying topics such as botany by immersion in the natural environment.

Despite having been open at the Marshall location for only threeweeks, the school is organized, warm, and inviting. Students of all ages were engaged in a variety of activities. The older students ran the micro-economy farm while the youngest children focused on life skills such as toilet training with adult guides monitoring their progress and providing assistance whenever necessary.

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Teachers in a Montessori school are referred to as ‘guides’, as they guide students through activities and the process of learning. For special areas of education, such as art and music, community mentors visit the school to offer instruction in their area of expertise.

It is the vision of all Montessori guides to help students understand their place in the world and to gain both an appreciation and understanding of the fragile balance and relationship of all things in the environment.

Guides receive extensive training and must obtain a bachelor’s degree prior to pursuing a Montessori training certificate.

A tour of the Marshall school reinforces the uniqueness of Montessori, with a mix of ages in each class. The adolescent program has students between the ages of 12 and 15, the elementary program students are between 6 and 12 years old, the primary are ages 3 to 6, and the youngest students, who are between 18 months and 3 years old, are enrolled in the toddler program.

This range of ages in each group benefits all the children. The younger ones learn from the older ones, while the older ones have the opportunity to act as mentors and role models. Similar to a family setting in which siblings must all learn to interact, in the Montessori environment, students learn to work in groups whose members vary in age and experience. They must also learn to cooperate and respect others’ viewpoints, mimicking many adult environments.

The materials used in class are just as unique. Dr. Montessori designed specific materials to appeal to all the senses in order to aid in the learning process. For example, beads and boards

are used to assist with long division.

During my visit, two female students were engaged in dividing a six-digit figure by seven. They had created a visual display of the division with colored beads to help illustrate each step.

In another corner of the room, a unit display included a tiny square representing the unit of one, which progressed to a bar of ten small squares that represented a unit of ten, and so on. The display demonstrated the progression of units all the way up to a large block of one million units.

This display enables students to see the difference between a unit of one versus a unit of one million, something that even an adult may have difficulty conceptualizing.

There are a few things that you won’t find in a Montessori school, technology for example. There is no computer lab or even computers in the classrooms. While students are permitted limited access to computers, it is not a focus of curriculum. “The Montessori method feels very strongly that in order to learn, you must engage all of your senses,” Kunkel says. “It is the belief that digital experiences should not take Broad Run Lifestyle

the place of hands-on, real-time ones. In the early programs, learning takes place kinesthetically. Technology becomes available in the adolescent program,” she continues.

Some other fundamental differences between a Montessori school and a traditional public education is the minimal amounts of homework and few textbooks. “Textbooks are used only as a resource at the elementary level, and some, but not all, Montessori schools adopt textbook programs at the adolescent program,” Kunkel explains. Homework is not assigned until the upper elementary and adolescent level. “Dr. Montessori strongly believed in nurturing the whole child and that preserved time at home with family and friends was essential.” Kunkel explains.

Grading at Mountainside Montessori is only found at the adolescent level for students transitioning to high school. Prior to that, guides use narrative progress reports to track growth, progress and deficiencies. Standardized testing is not part of the Montessori method although some schools choose to administer those tests.

In a Montessori environment, deficiencies are very apparent early on in a child’s development. The materials are designed in such a way to support the child’s growth, meeting him at his level of development. The materials are designed to allow the child the freedom to practice independently through repetition.

Kunkel and I walked through the classroom to a pair of French doors in the back of the room. Windows flanking the French doors help flood the room with natural light even on gloomy mornings. The doors open into a large fenced garden.

Gates to the left and right separate the garden from the gardens of the other classrooms. “In this space,” Kunkel explained, “students will plant gardens and tend to them throughout the year. The older students have a compost barrel for food scraps and a rain barrel for irrigation. A compost manager is responsible for collecting food scraps for the compost.” Kunkel’s mission at the school is to help students understand their place in the world and the interconnectedness of all things.

Over 20 years ago, Kunkel left her native Ireland for a vacation in the United States, never imagining it would be the beginning of her life’s devotion to Montessori teaching. After arriving on the East coast, Kunkel drove west to California, where she was told about a training program for teachers through which she could receive a student visa.

Kunkel had never heard of the Montessori method, but she nevertheless accepted the opportunity. She remained in California for three years, then moved east to work at Aiden Montessori in Washington, DC. It was while working at the privileged private school that Kunkel furthered her education by pursuing a degree in social work so that she could better serve the special needs population. Soon thereafter, Kunkel met her husband. The couple returned to Ireland for several years and had their two daughters there. Ultimately, the Kunkel family returned to the States, settled in Orlean, and developed a Montessori school for the local community.

Since a Montessori education is about self-discovery and encourages students to learn about the world around them through experiential activities, the students are granted ageappropriate independence to explore activities of interest. “We consult the Standards of Learning but are not bound by them,” Kunkel says. “Our students are encouraged to think outside of the box.”

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By incorporating livestock and farming into the curriculum, students become entrepreneurs and scientists, learning about ways to turn a farm into a business and how to successfully maintain a garden. Montessori students are involved in every step along the way as they strive to reach a common goal. For example, a representative from the Virginia Cooperative Extension office recently visited the new campus to take soil samples, educate the students on the pH level and acidity of their soil, and teach them how to amend it to best cultivate produce. Armed with this information, the students began making educated decisions as a team on the task of garden planning.

Earlier in the school year, the adolescent students attended a seminar at Virginia State University on the topic of ruminant care. They addressed the speakers themselves with questions, impressing the adult farmers in the audience with their knowledge. A graduate-level DNA display focusing on genes that are parasite resistant or resilient in ruminants caught their attention. “They got it,” says Janelle Stewart, the Adolescent Guide who escorted the team to the seminar.

“They understood the information being presented in the display.”

As Kunkel explains, “The Montessori philosophy is very simple: follow the child. All children have natural tendencies to learn, and by providing them with the right environment for those natural tendencies, educators will satisfy all their needs for development.”

“How do we preserve the earth if children don’t learn to love it?” Kunkel asks. It is the Montessori way to demonstrate to students their place in the world and the fragile permaculture that exists in every environment.

When students leave a Montessori school, they are very self-motivated. “They develop a love of learning from the beginning of their education,” explains Kunkel. That passion for learning serves them well in a number of environments.

From farms to Wall Street to technology firms, a Montessori student is prepared for any task.

Want to learn more? Schedule an observation to see if Montessori is right for your child. Call 540-253-5025 or visit mountainsidemontessori.com. You can also attend the Mountainside Montessori’s grand opening ribbon-cutting scheduled for November 15 from 1:00-4:00 with children’s activities, music, food and more! Bring the whole family!

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DISCOVERED

History

JUBILEE TRUMPET PROCLAIMS PEACE AND BROTHERHOOD

PART 2: THE 1911 JUBILEE OF PEACE WAS TRULY AN HISTORIC CELEBRATION

by John Toler

Part 1, published in October, provided the background of the Peace Jubilee marking the 50th anniversary of the First Battle of Manassas in July 1911, and the story of Lt. George Carr Round. His vision of reunion and reconciliation was the basis of the Peace Jubilee.

The Jubilee of Peace began on Sunday, July 2, with a Peace Service conducted at the Manassas Baptist Church by Dr. Benjamin Trueblood, Secretary of the American Peace Society. The topic of his sermon was “Universal Peace.”

The next event was the Blowing of the Jubilee Trumpet with musical presentations under the direction of Mrs. B. T. H. Hodge, held on July 10 at Conner Hall. It featured the chorus of 48 “Peace Jubilee Maidens” dressed in white, with a sash bearing the name of each state of the Union. Miss May Leachman represented Virginia.

The Maidens were accompanied by the Manassas Orchestra, and special selections included “United,” the Manassas National Jubilee Anthem composed by Mary Speed Mercer, and Rudyard Kipling’s “Recessional.”

Also sung were “America,” “Flag of the Free,” and “Auld Lang Syne.” The concluding song was the Civil War-era favorite, “Tenting Tonight on the Old Camp Ground.”

Dr. Henry M, Clarkson of Haymarket, known as “The Poet of the Confederacy,” read a poem entitled “The Southern Flag,” written especially for the Jubilee. Col. John A. Joyce, a Union veteran “and poet of national renown,” joined him.

The Jubilee continued on Sunday, July 16, with the National Jubilee Sermon on the lawn of the Prince William County Courthouse conducted by the Rev. H. M. Couden, chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives. It was noted that Rev. Couden, a Union veteran, had been wounded in the war, and left blind.

Early on July 18, Capt. James E. Herrell, CSA, who took part in the fight nearly 50 years before, conducted a visit to 12

The Manassas National Peace Jubilee monument, dedicated 100 years ago, stands on the grounds of the old Courthouse in Manassas, on property originally donated to the county by Lt. George C. Round.

Blackburn’s Ford, where the opening shots of the First Battle of Manassas were fired.

Later that afternoon was the dedication of the Groveton Pavilion on the battlefield, built by the Manassas Chapter of the UDC. Participating in the event were the Fort Myer Cavalry, which gave a drill, and the Fort Myer Band, which performed for the occasion. Lt. Round gave the address, describing the battle, and W.A. Buckley, of Bushy Park near Catharpin, recited his poem, “The Blue and the Gray.”

Two troops of cavalry from Fort Myer and a detachment of the Virginia militia camped on the battlefield that night.

With more veterans arriving, on July 19, Dr. R. C. Buck of Milford Mills conducted a tour of the Bristow Battlefield, and on July 20, there was a visit to the contested area at Groveton. Later that day, Gen. Julian S. Carr of Durham, N.C, conducted a seminar on “The Blue and Gray and Their Sons” at Eastern College at Manassas.

REUNION OF THE BLUE AND GRAY The climax of the Jubilee was on Friday, July 21, 1911. Activities began with a mass reunion of Civil War veterans on Henry Hill, the site of great suffering and carnage 50 years to the day after the battle.

Chief orator at the gathering was Virginia Gov. William H. Mann, who with his staff arrived on Henry Hill escorted by the men of the Warrenton Rifles and Front Royal Guard. Others speaking included Col. Edmund Berkeley, former commander of the 8th Virginia Volunteers; Gen. John E. Gilman, commander-in-chief of the (Union) Grand Army of the Republic; and Virginia Sen. Thomas S. Martin. The veterans were presented with a souvenir badge by the Hon. Adrin Larkin of New York, on behalf of Col. Robert Means Thompson.

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Forty-eight ‘Peace Maidens,’ a few shown here, provided music and inspiration at several events during the Peace Jubilee. Courtesy of the Manassas Museum System, Manassas.

passed in review, each clasping the hand of his former enemy as he passed.

A “Love Feast” basket-luncheon prepared by the Manassas Chapter of the UDC was served at 1 p.m., and the veterans brought back to town by 3 p.m. They witnessed streets along the way “…brilliantly decorated with Stars and Stripes and the Confederate Stars and Bars,” according to the Manassas Democrat.

Their final destination was the Prince William County Courthouse, where the speakers’ platform had been draped with bunting, and the backdrop consisting of a huge U.S. flag. Approximately 10,000 people, including 1,000 veterans, crowded onto the courthouse lawn and the streets around it.

The original plan called for U.S. Pres. William Howard Taft to arrive in Manassas by 4 p.m. to greet his hosts and Jubilee participants, and to speak at 4:30 p.m. A careful protocol had been worked out: the presidential party would be met by two troops of cavalry on Main Street at the Presbyterian Church, and escorted to the south entrance of the courthouse, where the Reception Committee awaited them. As the President approached the reviewing stand, the chorus of 48 Maidens representing the states would symbolically join hands, and sing the Manassas Jubilee of Peace Anthem.

A specific seating plan for the speakers’ platform was worked out, as well as the order of introductions: Jubilee CoChairman Westwood Hutchison would introduce Rep. Carlin, who would then introduce Gov. Mann, who would introduce Pres. Taft. But that afternoon, the weather played a major, disruptive role.

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left Washington, D.C. at 12:30 p.m.

Accompanying the President were his secretary, C.D. Hilles, White House Military Aide Maj. Archibald W. J. Butt; Sen. Martin, U.S. Rep. Carlin, and Secret Service officers James Sloan and R. L. Jervis.

“About five miles out of Fairfax the clouds began to gather, and we did some swift and dangerous running to reach the town before the storm would break,” wrote Maj. Butt in a letter to his sister-in-law, Clara Butt. The storm broke just as they reached the old courthouse in Fairfax, and they stayed briefly to have lunch at the home of State Senator Thornton.

The sun returned at 2:45 p.m., and they headed toward Manassas, figuring it would take one hour to get there. “We turned into the old Manassas Pike, and were bumped and jolted over the worst road I have ever seen, for about five miles, when coming to the top of a hill, we saw a motor car midstream filled with a lot of frantic people,” wrote Maj. Butt. “It was Senator Brandegee’s party. We stopped at the water’s edge, and the party yelled to us not to attempt to cross.” However, Pres.

Taft wanted to proceed.

At that point, Maj. Butt took off his boots and waded into the stream to check the depth of the water, and told Runnle, the President’s chauffer, to come ahead. “We knew that the pilot light (of the steampowered car) would go out, but it was only a question if we could get up enough steam to last to get over.”

The plan worked, but two miles further down the road, they encountered a flooded Rocky Run. Sensing that it was getting too deep, the President ordered the gasolinepowered Secret Service car to attempt the crossing first. It stalled, and was left there.

“I was told there was a round-about way of about ten miles whereby we might reach Centerville,” wrote Maj. Butt.

They had to cross the first stream again, and found it had risen another foot.

Chauffer Runnle again pressed forward, but none of the other cars made it through.

“We were due at Manassas at quarter past four; we ought to have been there by four, but we did not reach Manassas until a quarter of six,” wrote Maj. Butt. Strangely, not a drop of rain had fallen in Manassas that day.

They were met at the edge of town by a troop of cavalry from Fort Myer under Capt. Dean, “…and through clouds of dust were escorted to the place of speaking,” wrote Maj. Butt.

A MOVING PRESENTATION Following the introductions, the President opened his remarks by stating, “It is a great pleasure for me to be here today.

We ordinarily do not enjoy those things we get without effort—and it has been some effort for me to get here today. We came down very slowly… much more slowly than some of the senators and representatives who came down here 50 years ago, and then went back to Washington.”

By all accounts, the wait was worth it, as the President’s remarks about the sacrifice of the soldiers on both sides during the Civil War left few dry eyes in the crowd. Moving to current events, Pres. Taft announced efforts by international leaders to ensure that there would be no more wars, and that treaties were under study that could solve problems between nations without ever resorting to war.

Jubilee exercises concluded with Pres.

Taft’s remarks and a song by the chorus.

Leaving the reviewing stand, he spent about a half-hour shaking hands with the veterans before departing. The audience remained standing while the President left the courthouse grounds, passing between a double line of infantry.

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Apparently, due to the lateness of the President’s arrival, he was not able to make the dinner at Annaburg.

Top: On the morning of July 21, 1911, over 600 Union and Confederate veterans gathered on Henry Hill, site of some of the most deadly fighting during the First Battle of Manassas. There, they listened to speeches, shook hands in reconciliation, and enjoyed box lunches prepared by the Manassas Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy. Courtesy of the Manassas Museum System, Manassas. Middle: Two Confederate veterans photographed exchanging greetings during the gathering on Henry Hill. Library of Congress. Bottom: U.S. President William Howard Taft (left) was often accompanied by White House Military Aide Maj. Archibald Butt. Tragically, in April 1912, Maj. Butt perished in the sinking of the RMS Titanic. Library of Congress.

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AFTERMATH For a day or two, the Jubilee Committee and the citizens of Manassas enjoyed the overwhelming success of their efforts, certain that the goals of respect and reconciliation had been achieved, and in great measure.

Unfortunately, on July 23, 1911, The Washington Post published two “special dispatches,” one allegedly from a writer in Erie, Pa., and the other from someone in Manassas, which were highly critical of the Jubilee, and in the words of Lt. Round, were “false and fabricated,” and the work of a “sore-head.”

While the content of the actual “dispatches” was not published in the Manassas newspaper, the Erie dispatch – meant to offend Southerners – stated that members of the Grand Army of the Republic were deeply offended by the display of Confederate flags in Manassas.

Likewise, the Manassas dispatch alleged that Union veterans at Henry Hill were denied food and water by the women serving the luncheon there on Friday, July 21 – obviously an affront to Northerners.

Jubilee Members analyzed both complaints, and established the fact that there were far more U.S. flags displayed than the Confederate Stars and Bars, and that the effort was clearly to celebrate the “Re-United States,” not the period of division.

As for the complaint about food and water, it was noted that water was not in short supply at Henry Hill until 2 p.m., when most of the veterans had left to go to town, and that there were at least a dozen leftover food baskets, proof that no one went away hungry. This fact was backed up by members of the 15th U.S. Cavalry who were at Henry Hill, and made it “…emphatically and indignantly clear that they had no cause for complaint of their treatment by anyone.”

Members of the Jubilee Committee believed that the dispatches “…were the work of a disgruntled reporter who was denied the privilege of working his camera at a point objectionably near the platform from which Pres.

Taft was speaking, and left Manassas with the avowed intention of scotching the Jubilee management and the people of Manassas,” according to the July 27, 1911 edition of the Democrat.

The committee immediately contacted the Post, which refused to publish their side of the story. In an open letter to the Post, Lt. Round stated that he could prove the falsity of the dispatches, and demanded “… amends and apologies.” It is not known if this was ever done.

In any event, the memories of the Jubilee of Peace were good, and a permanent memorial to the event was unveiled on the courthouse lawn on Sept. 30, 1915. It consisted of a tablet of white bronze on a block of white granite flanked by two cannons, and two 400-lb. Anchors and chains sent from the New York Navy Yard by thenAssistant Secretary of the Navy, Franklin D. Roosevelt.

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THE SOUTHERN FLAG

By Dr. H. M. Clarkson

Let those flags be furled forever, Just as when we laid them down.

Emblems of a vain endeavor – Duty done without its crown.

Covered as they were with glory, Let them moulder into dust.

Emblematic of their story, Emblematic of our trust.

Let those brave who charged upon them, Men, who met us in the fight.

They, who by their valor won them, Let them keep them – theirs by right.

Let them keep them, torn and tattered, Tokens of the tears they cost.

Symbols of a people scattered, Emblems of the cause they lost.

Emblems of a people dashing, Down the tide of Time to die.

Meteor-like in splendor flashing.

Flaming ‘cross the Southern sky!

When before did any nation, Born of only hopes and fears, Freely offer such libation, Pouring out its blood and tears?

Not old Rome’s heroic ages, Not e’en Greece’s grandest days, Not the world’s historic pages, Furnish such a theme for praise.

Classic Greece yet tells the deeds of Heroes of her land and sea: Wondering, all the world now reads of Raphael Semmes and Robert Lee.

Top: After a difficult trip from Washington, D.C., Pres. Taft gave a moving speech to a crowd estimated at 10,000 gathered at the Courthouse in Manassas. Library of Congress. Bottom: Four years after the 1911 Jubilee, a monument commemorating the event was dedicated on the grounds of the Courthouse. Courtesy of the Manassas Museum System, Manassas.

The inscription on the plaque reads: In Commemoration of the MANASSAS NATIONAL JUBILEE OF PEACE The First Instance in History Where Survivors of a Great Battle Met Fifty Years After And Exchanged Friendly Greetings At the Place of Actual Combat Here on July 21, 1911, the Closing Scene Was Enacted THE TABLEAU OF THE REUNITED STATES The President, the Governor of Virginia And Forty-Eight Maidens in White Took Part With 1,000 Veterans of the Blue and the Gray and 10,000 Citizens of THE NEW AMERICA 18

On July 19, 1986, a celebration marking the 75th Anniversary of the Manassas National Jubilee of Peace was held, organized by the Manassas Historical and Museum Committees. Douglas K. Harvey, Curator of the Manassas City Museum, compiled a fine keepsake booklet.

Obviously, no Civil War veterans were present, except in spirit, but what made this celebration special were the seven Peace Jubilee Maidens of 1911 who returned as honored guests: Ruth Round Houff, of Alexandria; Margaret Temple Hopkins, Manassas; Marie Leachman Janney, Fredericksburg; Marion Lewis Lewis, Orange; Mary Larkin McKibbin, Dayton, Ohio; Eleanor Lewis Moffett, The Plains; and Esther Dogan Terrell, Purcellville.

Never marched men into battle, Braver men with firmer tread, Spite of all the roar and rattle, Spite of dying and the dead.

Rest, ye weary warriors, from your labors, Rest your banners worn to rags, Sheathed forever are your sabers, Furled forever be your flags.

Though in vain our brave endeavor, Though our skies be overcast, Appomattox meant “forever,” No repining for the past.

Symbols of a grand oblation Keep those flags forever furled, Emblems of a vanished nation, Once the wonder of the world.

Author John Toler is a writer and historian and has served Fauquier County for over 50 years, including 4 decades with the Fauquier-Times Democrat. He has written and lectured about many legendary characters in Fauquier County’s history. Toler is the co-author of 250 Years in Fauquier County: A Virginia Story, and author of Warrenton, Virginia: A History of 200 Years.

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There are more than 800,000 military veterans living in Virginia. Their ages range from twenty-years-old to ninetysix-years-old and they are all U.S. Armed Forces Veterans.

Many are suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), while others were seriously wounded and are facing a long and painful recovery. Some lost a limb or two fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. Most of these are young men. In addition, tens of thousands are afflicted with all manner of diseases and conditions that resulted from exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam. There are also many disabled veterans from the war in Korea and some from World War II as well as veterans from smaller wars like the Panama invasion and other covert operations like those in Central America.

Millions of Americans have served in the U.S. Army. Most are foot soldiers that have fought in all the United States’ wars around the world — and have suffered the most casualties. U.S. Army veterans include Special Forces, paratroopers, and other specialized units. The majority of living veterans are from the U.S. Army.

Combatants or not, they served with great courage and distinction.

Other courageous veterans include those that fight from the sky — members of the U.S. Air Force. They fly dangerous air strikes in the heat of battle to support ground troops and destroy enemy installations like ammo and fuel depots.

They also transport troops and supplies to the front lines. They are heroes.

And who can forget the contributions of the U.S. Navy. They operate and fight on and from a variety of vessels such as destroyers and aircraft carriers. And then, there are the hidden heroes that man the submarine fleet. In recent years, the Navy has also been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan for disarming roadside bombs with specialized EOD teams (explosive ordnance disposal).

The U.S. Coast Guard is another less-talked-about group of sea-fighters that keep contraband out of America. Many Coast Guard veterans have also served in war zones around the world.

Finally, there is the elite fighting force that has been serving with great courage and distinction since the Revolutionary War — the U.S. Marines.

For more than 200 years, the Marines have been at the front of every battle that America has fought. Marines survivors from these wars have earned the respect and admiration of every Broad Run Lifestyle

American for their service to our nation.

Veterans, veterans all.

Whether volunteers or drafted, whether combatants or support troops, they all served our nation with distinction.

Mothers, fathers, wives, husbands, sisters, brothers, sons, and daughters also served. They worked hard at home to produce armaments, uniforms, medical supplies, vehicles, tanks, aircraft, ships, and other vital supplies such as Meals Ready to Eat. Their contributions to the preservation of freedom are legendary and unique.

Veterans did not serve alone, there are thousands of volunteers that have helped stateside and abroad.

Volunteers such as the Red Cross, women that baked cookies and cakes, children that sent greeting cards with loving messages, Chaplains in the front lines, the faith community at home that offered spiritual guidance and support, the spouses and families that took on extra responsibilities at home, and so many others that made veterans feel loved and not forgotten.

In addition to the volunteers, we cannot forget the doctors, dental surgeons, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, and many other health care professionals that do so much to care for veterans.

Sadly, today there are thousands of homeless veterans and many others who have not been able to adjust to civilian life. Many have not been able to find employment and others are not receiving the medical care they need.

Veterans Day on November 11 is a good time to honor our veterans and volunteers and thank them for the sacrifices they made to keep this nation free. America is

still a beacon of freedom in the world thanks to our servicemen and servicewomen.

Living veterans today have served in near and far battlegrounds — World War II in Europe and the Pacific, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Iraq and Afghanistan invasions, and many other theaters of operation such as the Dominican Republic, the Panamanian invasion, and other fields of battle in Central America.

There are many ways to celebrate Veterans Day. Speak with a veteran and thank them for keeping America safe and free. Assist a homeless veteran find shelter and rehabilitation.

Train a veteran so he or she can find gainful employment. Make the workplace a welcoming environment. Help those who are ill get the health care that they need. Hire a veteran.

Organize a veteran community group.

Sadly, some veterans were not given the welcome that they deserved. Fortunately, this has started to change and the treatment of veterans upon their return has dramatically improved. Many local and national businesses contribute to making the lives of returning veterans and their families better.

It is wonderful to see entire communities come together.

Finally, let us not forget the veterans that have yet to come home to their families.

So, on Veterans Day this year, raise the American flag as high as you can, attend a parade and wave at veterans.

Speak with your children about veterans and tell them what they have done for America.

Go to your church and say a prayer for the many veterans that are still hospitalized and have yet to come home. Pray for their recovery.

May God Bless America’s veterans and their families.

Louis Ginesi Dominguez is a U.S. Army veteran. He also served as volunteer in the Virginia State Guard (now the VADF) for 21 years.

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Amanda, the other half of this meat-cutting power-duo confessed that there won’t be many vegetarian options.

“There could be some fish options, but they might have meat in them. You like fish? Good. Here’s some chorizo,” Derek added.

We sat down at the Butcher Bar while Derek and Amanda continued to cook, prepare, and welcome guests and got to know who they are, what they’re all about, and the answer to that rumor floating around about a kitchen incubator.

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BR: In what ways have you seen your business grow?

AL: Obviously size and space were a major one. In our old location inside the Railroad Depot in The Plains, literally for the last year and a half we were busting at the seams. We really like to produce things in small batches and all handmade. That goes from cutting meat and making sausages, all the way down to the items that will be on our menu for the Butcher Bar to jams and jellies and chutneys. The hand-making of things is super important to us. So, what was important for us about expanding was being able to include the Butcher Bar, be able have a little bit more retail space, but also to have the proper amount of kitchen space for our staff to work in, and to allow them to be creative.

BR: What do you think has made you so successful?

AL: I think being a part of a community and really having something that people are looking for. When Derek and I became selfemployed, number one we really wanted to work together, and number two we wanted to offer something that we felt we couldn’t find out here. We were driving to Whole Foods in Fairfax to get fresh meat. So our thinking was, is there something that we can bring to the market? If we’re looking for it, other people must be looking for it as well.

BR: What do you like most about owning this business?

AL: Being able to be with my husband all day, every day has really been a lot of fun. When I was younger, I left and went to the University of Tennessee, but I came back to little old Marshall, Virginia, and wanted to put my business here. I like where I grew up and I love being a part of the community. I think this business specifically has been able to grow to the point where all those things are happening. It makes me really happy. I might cry. Happy tears.

BR: How did you settle on this new location?

AL: Well, our business started in 24

Marshall in the old IGA and we decided to expand from there because we were only doing the meat and we had a whole repertoire of items that we wanted to carry — and inside the grocery store that was really challenging. When we started looking in and around Marshall there was absolutely nothing available that would suit our type of business at the right price point. So we kind of stumbled across the spot in The Plains and that was a great home for the almost three years that we were there.

But coming back to Marshall, property along Main Street is starting to change hands and it was through happy accident that we continued to have some of the right conversations with the people that were also interested in the the town of Marshall.

And since I’ve been a little girl there’s been nothing in this building, but I’ve always loved it, so it’s kind of fun that it all worked out.

BR: What has been the most unexpected part about being a small-business owner?

AL: I think, positively, the most unexpected thing has been the friends that we have made and the customers that we see every single day and, again, just continuing to make that an extension of our home, just creating a really nice environment. And I grew up here, so being a part of the community I grew up in has been an unexpected, pleasant surprise.

BR: What part of your job is the most fun?

AL: Eating and drinking. How is that not fun? Getting to try all different kinds of foods, getting to try different regional things that Derek has come up with in the past, getting to try small producers of wine that Andrew (The Whole Ox’s self-proclaimed wine geek) has brought in for wine dinners

Top: The new store front.

Bottom: Derek experimenting with a Pork belly recipe for the Butcher Bar.

where we pair the food and wine. That is definitely, by far, the most fun.

BR: What is the weirdest question you’ve been asked in your job?

AL: People have asked us to procure some pretty strange things. Like, do we have a source for breast milk? That was interesting.

DL: (shouting from the back) Can we extract pigs teeth?

AL: Yeah, people always want weird things for science experiments for their kids — like eyeballs, pigs teeth, all those sorts of things have also been requested.

BR: What is the worst part of your job?

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The Luhowiak’s and staff prep food for the opening of the Butcher Bar.

obviously we want them to feel very comfortable and welcome and have great products to offer them, but you have to be really okay with taking out the trash and doing dishes and keeping things clean. Those are all the things that, I know they seem silly, but are really important.

BR: Are the rumors true that you’ll be opening the old location as a community kitchen incubator?

AL: Those rumors are correct to some extent, those are some really cool ideas that Derek and I have both spoken about and do really wish we could offer the community. There are so many small producers that can’t to make the commitment of a full monthly lease and overhead and responsibilities, but really do need a certified kitchen to work out of. Unfortunately, when those rumors started going around, we were still pretty early on in thinking we would be able to do both, and at this juncture we really need to focus here and make this strong before we can branch out and do something like that.

But I do think it is so necessary for our community.

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BR: What is your culinary guilty pleasure?

AL: I do really love sweets. Any kind of desserts or pastries. I try my best because I know it’s not healthy to live on. For our normal life we try to eat lots of lean proteins and fresh vegetables, but I definitely have a sweet tooth. Chocolate? Fruit? Cream?

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BR: What is your favorite cut of meat?

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by Danica Low East of Warrenton and in the heart of Broad Run, at the intersection of Route 29 North and Vint Hill Road, is a large white and brick church with a high steeple. With such a massive hilltop presence, you may be surprised to know that its congregation size is only 400. However, as impressive as its grandeur is, the community of church volunteers and their apt for productivity and quality programs is as monumental as its building size. One of these largescale programs run by Battlefield Baptist Church is the UPWARD basketball and cheerleading league for pre-kindergarteners through sixth graders.

The national UPWARD league, established in 1995, is “the world’s largest Christian youth sports provider…and is the only organization that offers a uniquely-designed total sports experience that adapts and expands as players grow in their personal athletic journeys. The approach develops total athletes mentally, athletically, spiritually, and socially – producing players who excel both on and off the field. Today, approximately half a million players at more than 2,000 churches in 47 states participate in camps, clinics, and leagues through UPWARD,” states the official website.

Founding Battlefield Baptist pastor, Karl Skinner, started the UPWARD program at Battlefield in 1999 with only 79 children participating. In recent seasons, Battlefield has seen up to 460 registrants. Originally offering only basketball, “that was such a tremendous success, and sisters were asking to cheer at games, so we intuitively added an official UPWARD cheerleading program in the years that followed,” pastor’s wife, church financial secretary,

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and UPWARDS coordinator Krista Corcoran, said. They now offer volleyball, baseball, flag football and soccer programs as well.

Of the UPWARD program at Battlefield Baptist, Josh Wise, a member since 1995, says, “Because there is not the pressure to win put on the coaches and the players, it really gives them an opportunity to have fun and learn the game of basketball. There is nothing better for coach or referee than to see the look on a player’s face when he or she makes a game basket for the very first time.”

And Joe Chambers, a longtime Battlefield Baptist member, Trustee and Treasurer, adds, “UPWARD sports focuses on positive actions along with giving all participants an equal amount of playing time. It’s made for a fun and encouraging time for players and families.”

Corcoran described providing UPWARD because, “We feel it is a good alternative to the more competitive leagues being offered in the surrounding counties.” Players come from multiple counties, churches and communities. “You don’t need to be a member of Battlefield Baptist to register with our UPWARD programs,” Corcoran added.

Parents are invited to participate in the program and often serve as a coach, referee, team parent or scorekeeper. Most UPWARDS coaches are, in fact, parents who keep coaching even after their own children have outgrown the league, have a lot of experience with organized sports, or just enjoy serving. “Many of our UPWARD families and church volunteers are so dedicated to this ministry that they spend every Monday and Thursday night here for practices and

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all day Saturdays for the entire eight weeks,” Corcoran said.

UPWARDS is a faith-based program focused on individual character, skill development, and the development of family values.

There is no experience or Christian background required to play.

“Sportsmanship is a key component and every child plays at least half of every game. There is ‘locker room’ time at the end of every practice where children hear a devotion based on character traits found in the Bible. Devotions are typically accompanied by Bible verses. Each game begins with prayer and Biblical faith governs how we handle every aspect of the league, in accordance with UPWARD sports guidelines,” Corcoran said.

On either Monday or Thursday evenings, teams will practice for one hour. Three practices are typically going on at the same time across all three half-sized courts. The younger children begin practice at 5:30pm and the older children are done with practice at 8:45pm. Corcoran makes much effort to honor logistical and specific requests from parents about team assignment and availability. For example, she tries to keep siblings’ practices on the same night, and keep carpool groups together. She says this takes a lot of time, but is worth it to help the families make this a positive experience.

And she adds that, of course, there are never any guarantees that requests can be honored, but she tries.

On Saturdays, games run from 8:30am to 3:30pm and include three, six-minute periods, a halftime, and three additional sixminute periods. Corcoran tries to keep team size to no more than ten to allow each team member to play half of a game. Based on experience, height, and ability, players are tagged with colored arm bands and matched with similar stature on the opposing team.

“There’s a lot of affirmation and encouragement,” says Corcoran.

As added fun for the players and their families, the church volunteers work tirelessly to ensure that concessions are open for games and practices so families can come before or stay after for breakfast/lunch (games) or dinner (practice nights). Sausage biscuits and Spittony’s pizza are menu highlights.

For those that continue to return year after year to play, coach, referee, or volunteer with the program, these church members paint a good picture for how much the program is loved. “I played UPWARD basketball for nine years and now help coach and referee.

It’s a good time to be able to teach children how to play basketball, but also teach them about faith and how it can be used in their lives,” Mikayla Pearson, age 14 and a Battlefield Baptist member, said.

Frances Shaffer, a member of Battlefield Baptist since 1987, added, “I have been involved in UPWARD for at least 15 years.

My daughter has been the cheerleading commissioner for six years.

My son has coached for four years. My granddaughter played for six years and now coaches and referees. And my grandson has been playing for five years. It is a wonderful program.”

Corcoran concluded, “We are committed to continuing the UPWARD sports ministry here at Battlefield Baptist as long as we have the facilities and manpower to do so.”

Families interested in the UPWARDS programs are invited to contact the church office at 540-347-5855 or email Krista Corcoran at krista@battlefieldbaptist.org. This year, registration has been extended to November 4th. Teams will then be assembled and player evaluations will be held on November 5th before the season begins in January (and runs through mid-March). “Occasionally, a specific age group needs a few more players, so folks are more than welcome to inquire even after the deadline passes” Corcoran added.

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“Our volunteers love the kids, but most of all they love God and don’t hesitate to share that love with others.”

– Krista Corcoran

Danica Low is a regular contributing columnist for Lifestyle Magazines and a local marketing professional. For fourteen years, she has worked in private and public sector public relations, administrative and non-profit work. Her real enjoyment is encouraging and connecting with others. Crafting a story to bring light to a journey brings her joy.

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FCPLS ANNUAL ‘HONORING OUR VETERANS’ DISPLAY

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November 2 - November 25 Fauquier County Library Branches This highly popular annual collection of photographs in a historical collage is prominently displayed at all three library locations in Fauquier County.

Each photo will be accompanied by a caption identifying the veteran, the year, location of the photo if available, and the relationship and name of the person submitting the photo. Call (540) 4228500 for more information.

November 11 at 11am Fauquier Hospital, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton Gather on Hospital Hill to take part in this annual ceremony honoring our nation’s veterans and active military!

4TH ANNUAL ‘WELL RUN RACE’ CHRIS DOVE MEMORIAL 5K

November 7 at 9am Fauquier High School, 705 Waterloo Road, Warrenton The Well Run Race is a community event intended to celebrate the life of Chris Dove, a life-long resident of Warrenton, an avid runner, and an active member of the community, until his “race the earth” ended September 2005. Our hope is that The Well Run Race will not only honor the memory of Chris, but carry forth the spirit and desire to empower the people of the community to live their lives fully and run their personal races well! With great prizes, iconic t-shirts, and a great postrace party at Rady Park, this is an event you don’t want to miss! Race proceeds will go directly to helping Young Life Fauquier County. Register online at wellrunrace.org GENEALOGY WORKSHOP

November 7 from 9:30am to 3:30pm 91 Main Street, Warrenton This free workshop will include a continental breakfast and a warm lunch, however reservations are required.

Featured speaker, SAR Genealogist General John Sinks, PhD, will speak about “Discovering Who Was a Culpeper Minute Man” over the lunch hour. Other speakers will also cover topics on research and documentation.

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FCPLS THANKSGIVING SCAVENGER HUNT

November 16 - November 23 Fauquier County Library Branches Stop by any of the three Fauquier County Public Libraries during normal business hours and children ages fouryears-old and older who complete the Thanksgiving scavenger hunt earn a small prize!

ANNUAL REMINGTON 5K TURKEY TROT

November 21 at 10am M.M. Pierce Elementary School, 12074 James Madison Street, Remington The Annual Remington 5K Turkey Trot is just around the corner! The ever-coveted Thanksgiving turkeys, pumpkin pies, poinsettias, and ribbons will be awarded to all 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place division winners. Special Category winners, the Overall Female Winner, and the Overall Male Winner will be awarded a special plaque. Preregistration deadline is November 8.

After that you may only register at the event. Only those pre-registered are guaranteed a t-shirt. Day of race registrants receive t-shirts while supplies last. Day-of-race registration goes from 8:45 am - 9:45 am. For additional information, call (540) 788-4867 or email southprogrammer@ fauquiercounty.gov.

PB SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ANNUAL 5K AND 1 MILE FUN RUN

November 22 at 7:30am Great Meadow, 5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains Come out and enjoy this day of exercise for the whole family! The children’s 1 mile Fun Run starts at 9:00 am with the longer 5K starting at 9:30 am. Packet

pickup starts at 7:30 am. Proceeds benefit the PTA group for PB Smith Elementary, “Friends of Smith.” Contact Allison Jensen at ajensen@kw.com for more information or to register.

3RD ANNUAL HIGHLAND FOR THE HOLIDAYS

November 22 from 11am to 4pm Highland School, 597 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton Rounding out the weekend of local shopping madness is the fabulous Highland for the Holidays Bazaar. The array of unique merchants selling handselected gifts really is not to be missed.

Fine, hand-turned exotic wood bowls, jewelry, holiday decorations, custom cards and stationery, culinary gifts and baked goods, women’s and men’s clothing and accessories, gardening and decorating services, gifts for pets and pet lovers and so much more! Admission is $5 and 100% of proceeds go to the Fauquier Free Clinic and Fauquier Family Shelter.

TURKEY TROT VINEYARD TREASURE HUNT

November 27 - November 29 Three Fox Vineyards, 10100 Three Fox Lane, Delaplane Burn off those Turkey Day calories hunting through our vineyard for hidden coupons for complimentary wine tastings, wine, and merchandise discounts! Available normal operating hours. Special prizes for minors. For more information, call (540) 364-6073 or visit threefoxvineyards.com.

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Community Spirit: How Kettle Run gives back to the Community

by Harrison Premen What are those kids up to now? Usually when one thinks of high schoolers, images of studying, sleeping, and goofing-off come to mind. In regards to students at Kettle Run High School, however, there is more than what meets the eye.

To the pleasant surprise of many, student members of the Kettle Run National Honor Society (NHS) voluntarily sacrifice their time for the betterment of the local community.

Instead of spending their day relaxing or getting extra hours of sleep, these individuals push themselves beyond what is expected from an average high schooler.

NHS activities usually involve the school community, such as teacher appreciation or fundraising. But NHS doesn’t shy away from aiding the community at large. Last year, NHS members were donating blood to the Red Cross and working with the local Habitat for Humanity projects.

The 2015-2016 session is already starting strong for the club. Recently, members of the NHS worked with the Fauquier Free Clinic for its Rough Ride Bike Race fundraiser. Not only did they bake numerous pies for the event, they also delivered and helped distribute the pies. Before the Kettle Run NHS got involved, the clinic was struggling to get enough pies for the event, but according to senior Maddy Miller, the event was saved with the “overwhelming answer from Kettle Run’s National Honor Society.” Sixty-two pies were donated to the event.

If there is any event you would like the NHS to be involved in, please contact either Ms. Sharon Krasny or Ms. Mel Blakeney.

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by Steve Oviatt “What do you serve at home? We probably have a wine for that.” That’s the philosophy of Aspen Dale Winery at the Barn in Delaplane.

With a rich historic heritage, the name Aspen Dale can be dated back to county maps as old as 1914. Since the winery’s founding in 2009 by Shay McNeal-Poulin, Aspen Dale has focused on wines that go with food you eat every day at home. But when health problems forced McNeal-Poulin to sell only three years later in 2012, Larry and Kelly Carr purchased the winery. The Carrs had no previous winemaking experience, but “we just drank a lot. So this seemed like a more economical way to do it,” Kelly Carr said. The Carrs have continued the tradition of pairing Aspen Dale wine with “foods from home” by working with local farmers to provide samples of various foods to accompany a wine tasting. The tasting room in Delaplane is housed in a beautiful old barn restored to exude a rustic, industrial charm complete with a spiral staircase leading to an attic loft space reminiscent of Little Women.

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This is the base for the popular Maria’s Sangria, which is available by the bottle. The rosé is also a good picnic wine, as well as Sarah’s Chapeau, which is paired with dried apricot.

Islington is paired with a green Sage Derby cheese and goes well with vegetable stir-fry, barbequed pork and grilled fish.

Red wine lovers will be surprised by Bridgetown Red, a Pinot-weight Bordeaux blend that is served with a dried cherry. Kelly Carr recommends this with a mushroom pizza.

Burger and steak lovers Top left: Larry and Kelly Carr, owners of Aspen Dale Winery. will enjoy the Parris Country Top right: Visitors Jasmine Hill and Amber Gunnoe enjoy a Blend, which is paired with a tasting at Aspen Dale. mild pheasant sausage during the tasting. Enjoy pizza? Try this with a meat lover’s special.

Address 11083 John Marshall Highway If bold, heavy reds are more Delaplane, VA 20144 to your taste, the Rockawalkin’ is for you. During the tasting, this Phone 540-364-1722 is served with a spicy pheasant sausage, as well as a blue cheese Hours Monday-Thursday: 11 AM-5 PM and chocolate combination that Friday & Saturday: 11 AM-8 PM must be tasted to be appreciated.

Sundays: Noon-7 PM Steak, big cheeses, chocolate and (Larry Carr’s preference) Website www.aspendalewinery.com Cherry Garcia ice cream also pair well with this wine.

Picnics, kids, dogs and Steve Oviatt is the former President of the Haymarket Gainesville Frisbees are all welcome but Business Association and runs his own consulting business should be controlled, as there in addition to working for a number of local wineries. Steve are poultry and livestock acknowledges that his daughter has taught him everything he adjacent to the winery. knows about wine. He lives in Catharpin with his wife, Nancy.

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