Haymarket Lifestyle Magazine December 2015

DECEMBER 2015

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I am incredibly blessed to have such a wonderful family.

My parents and three siblings are my best friends, and they always have been. I read a quote recently from the amazing Maureen O’Hara that said, “I was born into the most remarkable and eccentric family Photo by Kelly Kuvakas Photography I could possibly have hoped for.” It’s true. While my siblings and I had our squabbles like anyone, we never hated each other. We loved being in each other’s company. My sister, who’s nine years younger than me, is one of the closest people in my life. And my brothers, although goofy and nerdy, are two of the most intelligent, thoughtful, and mature human beings I know. And, of course, I was blessed to marry a man who fits right in with all this eccentricity.

With Christmas nearing, it’s my family I think about.

My family has so many traditions that I miss being 800 miles away. A die-hard tradition among us kids growing up was on Christmas Eve we would all cram into one bedroom and sleep on the floor. The room seemed to shrink as we got older (or maybe it was the other way around). This continued until I got married (although I think they still do it without me!).

Another holiday tradition was my mom baking traditional Orechovnik (Czechoslovakian walnut roll).

My dad’s dad was born in Czechoslovakia and made walnut rolls every year I can remember. After he taught my mom, we had walnut rolls coming out of our ears every Christmas when our kitchen became a walnut roll factory for family and friends.

Although I miss sharing in my family’s traditions, I’m looking forward to developing new ones with my husband and enjoying the old ones during visits in Orlando. One tradition we’ve started is buying a new ornament each year to add to our collection. This year’s ornament came from glassblower Tom Veirs in New Baltimore. I’ll also probably continue a tradition from my husband’s side of the family - Spanish Eggs on Christmas morning. A scrambled egg casserole with chili, cheese, and Fritos doesn’t sound very “Christmasy,” or healthy, but it is delicious.

I like how a lot of traditions revolve around food.

From my family to yours, Merry Christmas!

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WHAT’S UP HAYMARKET

Amazing activities, events, learning opportunities and hidden adventure await.

HAYMARKET WORSHIP DIRECTORY

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The history and harvest of our favorite holiday tree.

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DISCOVERED HISTORY

Olive Branch Baptist Church, Haymarket

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DECK THE HALLS WITH LESS STRESS

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A holiday placemat fabric craft how-to.

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HGBA SPOTLIGHT

Q&A with Marcia Goodman THE FORCE IS STRONG WITH THIS ONE

Local Star Wars enthusiast describes life on the Dark Side.

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THE STORY BEHIND BOURBON PECAN CRUMBLE

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HOLIDAY WINE PAIRINGS

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JUST HOW MAMA MAKES IT

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Highlight our holiday spread with local beverages

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y kids are masters at foiling my best-laid plans. Even when they don’t have a clue that I’m taking a day off from work to do something for me, or I have plans to get up extra early on a Saturday morning to get my car inspected… before the nine million other dads do the same thing.

No, it never fails. My best-laid plans always seem to be set adrift by my kids. This has been happening since the night before my son was born, when my wife and I made plans to go to bed early and get caught-up on sleep. Two hours into being sound asleep, snug under a thick layer of down comforters on what was a bitterly-cold January night, our son decided it was time to be born. Eighteen years later, I still haven’t gotten a full night’s sleep.

There are two weekends a year that I always plan to do landscaping projects — the last weekend of Spring Break and Columbus Day weekend. Let me take you back to Spring Break 2006, when my wife and I made plans to replace a tree that had died in our front yard. It was a five-gallon sized Yoshino Cherry tree that the developer planted the previous summer before we moved into our house. As a replacement, my wife ordered a five-gallon pink Crape Myrtle from a local nursery.

Here was my plan. At that time, my daughter was seven years old and my son was nine years old.

Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! cards were the hottest things with the kids. We live in a cul-de-sac, so every Saturday and Sunday, an endless stream of neighborhood kids would gather en masse in the center of the cul-de-sac to trade cards for about two hours. Then, the kids would pick teams and play kickball or four-square for another two hours. This pattern never failed. In sizing up the landscaping

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job, I figured digging up the dead tree, planting the Crape Myrtle, and then rebuilding the portion of the slate stone border that encased the dead tree would take me three hours. That would allow plenty of time for me to complete my project before my kids got bored with their friends and started asking to do stuff with my wife and me. Good plan, right? Wrong! Whomever was the first in history to say that the best-laid plans always fail was surely a parent.

That Saturday morning of Spring Break 2006, I looked out into the culde-sac from our second story bedroom window. There were ten kids sitting on the street in the cul-de-sac, boxes of cards in their laps. It was like a high stakes poker game. The kids were intensely focused on making deals. It was time to implement my plan. Within minutes, I gathered together all my garden tools in the garage and quietly walked over to the dead tree to get started. I was careful not to make too much noise as I set up the wheelbarrow and tools near the tree, fearing I might dislodge my kids’ attention from their game. Then it happened. I made the slightest bit of eye contact with my daughter. That’s all it took. Within seconds, she was under my feet.

“Hey Dad? What are you doing?”

“I’m going to dig up this dead tree and replace it with the Crape Myrtle your Mom bought,” I responded, hoping that she would run back to join her friends in play.

Then, the fatal question, “Hey Dad? Can I help?”

Have you ever heard the echo of a World War II German Stuka dive bomber coming straight down from the sky and crashing into the ground?

That’s the sound I heard in my head as my plans came to a screeching halt.

Don’t misunderstand, I love to work on projects with my kids; just not this type of project with a 7-year-old, when I have limited time and a heavy load of manual labor to get done before the family goes out for lunch. But what could I do when my cute little girl wants to help me dig in the dirt?

“Sure. Go get your shovel in the

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garage.” Off she ran, first to get her box of cards from the circle of friends, and then to the garage, where a minute later, she rejoined me, pink plastic shovel in hand.

I quickly discovered why the tree had died. The builder had planted the tree too close to the corner of our house, right near where the gutter spout emptied into the yard. As many Haymarket homeowners know, local builders generally use red clay as backfill, and my yard was no different.

I discovered that the builder had simply dug a round hole large enough to contain the root ball of the tree, and then packed down red clay all around its base, creating in essence, a non-porous red clay bowl. So, every time it rained, the water drained right into the tree’s root ball, effectively drowning the tree.

After considering this, I looked at my little 7-year-old and said, “We have a lot of work ahead of us, Cutie-Pie. We have to replace all this red dirt with brown dirt.”

“Okay, Daddy,” my daughter responded in an upbeat, bubbly voice.

“Let’s get started.” At her command, we began what turned out to be a backbreaking two hours of digging up and hauling away red clay and replacing it with brown dirt from a nearby wooded common area. Even the wheelbarrow was cringing under the stress. The following two hours were spent planting the Crape Myrtle, rebuilding the slate stone border, and finally laying a bag of mulch to cover the dirt. My daughter was right there with me, digging, clawing, and giggling the whole time until we finished.

“We did good, Daddy!” she exclaimed as we admired our work.

“Yes we did,” I replied, giving her a hug and kissing the top of her head.

“And I sure am proud of you!” At my praise, my daughter’s face broke out in a big, white, toothy smile — made even more adorable because she was covered in red clay mud and brown dirt from head to toe.

Fast forward to this recent Columbus Day weekend. This is the time of year when I get the yard ready for

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“Have you ever heard the echo of a World War II German Stuka dive bomber coming straight down from the sky and crashing into the ground? That’s the sound I heard in my head as my plans came to a screeching halt.” winter. I prune the shrubs, cut back the perennials, and seed the lawn.

One particular pruning job that always brings a smile to my face - pruning the Crape Myrtle. In the nine years since my daughter and I planted it, the Crape Myrtle has grown to almost one story tall. As I prune it back each year, my memory travels to that Saturday morning in 2006. What stands out most for me is how my little girl wanted to spend her time with me, instead of with her friends. It was a superb fatherdaughter moment that has become a wonderful father-daughter memory.

My daughter is now almost 17-yearsold. On this Columbus Day morning, standing in the kitchen having coffee, I asked my daughter if she wanted to help me prune our Crape Myrtle.

“Ah, gee Daddy, I wish I could but I just did my nails,” she replied, not looking up from her iPhone. “Besides, I’m going to lunch with a bunch of friends today, so I can’t get all dirty. But, thanks for asking.” Minutes later, she was gone out the front door.

Oh, well, that’s okay with me, I thought. I still have the memory of that long-ago Spring Break project and the big, bright smile she gave me when I told her how proud I was of her. Being Dumb Old Dad is great, even when I do the yard work by myself. ❖

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A Holiday Placemat Fabric Craft How-To

½ yard main fabric ¼ yard coordinating fabric ¼ yard chalkboard fabric (Yes, there really is chalkboard fabric!) ½ yard Decor Bond (interfacing) Small piece of Steam A Seam or Heat ‘N Bond All seams are ¼ inch

by Kimberly Chandler

Step 3: Next, draw a circle the diameter of the plate on the Steam A Seam or Heat N Bond. Do this for the cup as well.

Step 4: Step 1:

Step 2:

From the main fabric, cut one piece 14” x 19” and another 11 ½” x 14”. Next, cut the chalkboard fabric 8 ½” x 14”. Set aside.

Cut the Decor Bond (interfacing) into 14” x 19” and then another piece 11 ½” x 14”.

Following the manufacturer’s directions, iron the interfacing to the wrong side of the fabric (both front and back fabric). The chalkboard fabric WILL NOT need any interfacing.

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Following the manufacturer’s directions, adhere the circles to the coordinating fabric and cut them out.

Step 5: Place the circle on the small piece of the main fabric for the front side.

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Step 6:

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Use your favorite appliqué method to sew around the fabric “cup and plate” markers.

After pressing, place backside fabric and the newly-constructed front side together - right side of the fabric facing together. Pin around the edges and sew. Make sure you leave a 5” to 6” opening on the left side of the placemat so you can turn the placemat right side out.

You will close the seam later. After you have the placemat turned out, make sure you press smooth - do not forget to use a pressing cloth when you iron over the chalkboard fabric!

Step 7:

For a complete kit to make this placemat, visit author and owner of Oh Sew Persnickety, Kimberly Chandler, at 15125 Washington Street, Suite #116, Haymarket, VA 20169, call 571-222-7759, or online at ohsewpersnickety.com.

Now, with right sides together, sew the chalkboard fabric and the front piece together. Press seams open using a pressing cloth. DO NOT place your hot iron directly on the chalkboard fabric.

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Step 9: Finally, topstitch around the entire placemat - this will close the side seam.

Don’t forget to write Santa a note! I hope you have fun making this holiday craft and enjoy it with your family for years to come.

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Deck The Halls with

Less Stress

By Liba Spyros

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elcome to the holiday season‌. ready or not. As I am writing this, a friend who loves Christmas, posted on Facebook that there are less than 8 weeks until Christmas. Although, I love the magic of the season, this type of post sends shivers of panic up my spine. The first thing most people eliminate from their schedule during the holiday season is exercise. However, it is the last thing that should go by the wayside. Exercise tackles stress, keeps the holiday weight off, and gives you added energy. Any exercise program helps, but the type of program actually designed to calm your nervous system, lower blood pressure, relax the mind, and relieve muscular tension, is yoga. The visual

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image that pops into a person’s mind when they think of a yoga class is a room full of yogis in various extreme stretches or sitting crossed legged with an expression of bliss across their face.

The reality is more like a room full of sweaty people breathing as they push their bodies to the extreme of strength and flow.

According to Forbes, the Washington, D.C., area was recently voted as the worst place for traffic congestion and one of the most stressful cities in the U.S. So although the holiday season accentuates this problem, as residents of this area, we need to be masters of our stress level. For some, the relaxation of a restorative yoga class will be helpful. For others, relieving

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stress means a more intense, active form of yoga. Various studies have shown that heated vinyasa flow yoga burns the most calories out of other forms of yoga. It also appeals to the athlete that is interested in an intense, challenging workout. Yin yoga, which is performed on the floor (there are no standing postures), burns fewer calories, but it stresses fascia and connective tissue.

That means you will experience relief of sore and tense muscles. All of the physical forms of asana (poses) lead you to a calmer mind and body.

Regardless of which yoga style you practice, the environment is crucial.

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in. The atmosphere should allow you to concentrate on your practice without outside environmental distractions. Most importantly, your instructors should be passionate about teaching yoga and continually educate themselves to provide the highest level of instruction to the community.

Another benefit of the asana practice is the ability to sit calmly for a quiet sit or meditation. Many of us sit and can’t find a comfortable position or lack the concentration and intention to focus on breathing. We start to wiggle, think about our next meal, plan our day, or think about the Deadman’s Pose.

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physically tired so you can sit and be calm. The real yoga begins when you drop your phone, log-off your computer, and quiet your thoughts. Some people are afraid of quieting their mind. You do not empty your mind; you quiet the mind chatter. You focus on an object or your breath. As your mind drifts, just refocus on your breath or visual object.

Start with a short amount of time and then add time every couple of days.

A team led by Harvard-affiliated researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital conducted a study that mapped actual changes in the brain’s grey matter from eight weeks of meditation. The optimum time of each session was 25 minutes. Non-judgmental awareness of sensations, feeling, and peace of mind were the focus of the meditation practice. There was a measurable change in the grey matter density of the amygdala, which plays an important role in anxiety and stress. Also, the researchers found increased grey matter density in the hippocampus, which is important for learning and memory.

There has always been practical experience that led people to believe that meditation lowered stress; however for the first time, the study showed measurable changes in the brain through MRIs. There is a common quote that states: “Half an hour’s meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy.

Then a full hour is needed.” As contrary to our instincts as a comment like that

is, it does create awareness that fosters efficiency, and focus on the task at hand. If we are stressed, our mind is distracted and we are less efficient, we waste more time and “check out” more often. The physical practice of yoga is also a mindfulness practice. You stay rooted to the present moment and resist allowing your mind to wander. If a pose is challenging, then your full attention is necessary. Being anchored to the current moment promotes a richer life. You learn to become present in conversations, meetings, driving, and every moment of your day. Just being present in your mind relieves stress. No need to worry about the future, because what you are worried about may not occur. As far as the past is concerned, learn from it, but do not dwell there.

So this season, deck the halls with holly, not stress, by making exercise a part of your daily schedule.

After planning your non-negotiable commitments, plan your workout.

Your physical and mental health is a top priority. Not only will you be present and enjoy your holiday more, but you will have greater patience for the important people in your life.

Remember exercise is not convenient, it is a commitment. And if yoga is your chosen form of exercise, the time you spend on your mat will help change your grey matter for the better. Manage your stress, don’t let it manage you.

Have a safe, happy, and fulfilling holiday season. Namaste! ❖ Liba Spyros is the co-owner of Transform Power Yoga. She and the rest of the instructors at TPY completed their 200 hour RYT certification and are currently completing their 500 hour RYT certification (expected completion date is Q1 2016). Prior to beginning her yoga practice, she was a professional ballerina having studied at the School of American Ballet and she danced at the Houston Ballet. She also studied Pilates under Romana Kryzanowska who was certified by Joseph Pilates. Transform Power Yoga is located 15111 Washington Street, Suite 109, Haymarket, and can be contacted by phone 703-753-2977 or via their website www.TransformPYoga.com.

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Haymarket and the surrounding area is home to amazing activities, events, learning opportunities, as well as hidden adventures that you might not know about. Take a look at our pick of some of the area’s top attractions this month.

LIBRARY BOOK SALE

FRIDAY - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 - 6

Haymarket Gainesville Community Library, 14870 Lightner Road, Haymarket Our book sale will have a wonderful array of both children and adult books across many categories, some games and puzzles and of course DVD’s and CD’s. Seven local crafters who will also each have tables to display their crafts. And in the spirit of giving, we will be offering free gift wrapping to all patrons who purchase books or a craft item. The sale will be held in our new Community Room.

Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday noon to 4 p.m.

ANNUAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION!

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5

3:00 - 6:00 P.M.

Downtown Haymarket Join family and friends as we kick off the holiday season at the Town of Haymarket Annual Holiday Celebration! Everything is free!

Enjoy hot cocoa and cider, visit with Santa Claus, see local groups performing caroling and holiday skits and roast marshmallows over the bonfi e. The annual Town tree lighting will be at 5:30 p.m. Savor a variety of foods with “A Taste of Haymarket” featuring treats from local restaurants!

AFTERNOON TEA WITH CLARA

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6

4:00 - 6:00 P.M.

Dominion Valley Country Club, 15200 Arnold Palmer Dr, Haymarket Come enjoy an Afternoon Tea with Clara and excerpts from The Nutcracker performed by dancers from the Gainesville Ballet. Tickets are $30 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under. Call 703-753-5005 to reserve your tickets!

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ringing home the Christmas Tree. For me, this activity always inspires Currier & Ives visions of the shaggy horse pulling a sled with a perfectly formed evergreen on it. Snow is lightly falling. Dad, the kids and the family dog are headed to a warmly-lit farmhouse that most certainly has Mother inside baking something cinnamony and ready to hand out steaming mugs of hot chocolate. We can still bring home a tree to a warm home with baking smells. Early December snow in Virginia probably won’t be falling and the days of sleds and horses are long gone. But the biggest myth in the picture is the large, ready-to-be decorated tree.

In my three acres of Cedar woods there is not a single six-foot tree that has branches that could support anything more than three pieces of tinsel - much less lights and my ever-expanding ornament collection. Past that, thanks to strong westerly winds, most of the trees in my woods have fairly wonky shapes.

I really do not know what the country did for Christmas trees up until 1955 when Hal Schudel, a B-24 Bomber pilot, PhD, and award-winning breeder of horses and cattle came up with the idea of raising Christmas trees as a crop, just like pumpkins or corn or lettuce. He thought it could be a sound commercial venture to raise trees with the specific qualities that people wanted in a Christmas tree: dark green color, needle retention, strong dense branches, and that wonderful smell. His idea took hold and now there are Christmas tree farms in every one of our fifty states. With 45-50 million trees growing on farms across the state, Oregon has the most Christmas tree farms (the state only has a population of 4 million).

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2012, over 17 million trees were harvested across the country. The sale of these trees each year is a billion dollar industry.

There are separate farms that specialize in starting tree seedlings which are harvested and sold to the growers. Seedlings start around Labor Day when massive truckloads of chicken poop are delivered and spread out over the land. It is left to season and enrich the soil over the winter until the seeds are planted in May. In the meantime, usually around September, cones are collected for seed harvesting. Workers go into the woods looking for the trees with the best shape and color and collecting the cones that are around them. Squirrels and rain knock a lot of cones down but on the very high trees like Noble Firs, which can be as tall as 230 feet, workers climb up the first 50 to 75 feet collecting cones in 5 gallon buckets.

New, fresh cones are hard and green but become brittle and fragile as they dry. After the seeds are planted in the spring, 18 months of careful attention watering and root trimming result in the foot-tall seedling that is quickly and carefully harvested and sold for about 50 cents to the growers.

Growers plant 1 to 3 seedlings for every tree harvested. Out of the 2,000 that are planted per acre, hopefully 1,000 – 1,500 will survive. It takes 6 to 10 years for a tree to become a mature, marketable size. During that time they can be damaged by heavy rain, drought, wind, hail, bugs, diseases and critters. Every year the trees must be pruned. Most of this is done by men wielding long two-sided machete-like knives. A really skilled trimmer can completely prune a tree in ten seconds. There is some amazing footage of this on YouTube. Type in ‘Trimming Christmas Trees,

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Harvesting the trees, especially on the really large tree farms, is an intense period of time. Heavy equipment is required; helicopters lift and transport bundles of cut and baled trees to waiting trucks. Every effort is made to minimize the amount of time a tree is without water. Larger tree lots or the big box stores may have trees that have been out of water for a couple of weeks.

Mike at Burnside Farms says their trees come from a grower on the Virginia/North Carolina who puts them in a barn of wet sawdust right after they are cut and then gets them here within the week of cutting.

The tree you purchase this year has probably already been harvested and sent to the store or farm you’ll purchase it from.

I recommend getting your tree as early as possible. If you aren’t ready to bring it inside, leave it in a sheltered spot out of direct sunlight and wind in a bucket of water that you keep filled. Usually the seller will offer to give the trunk a fresh cut. It is important that you get the tree home and in water within an hour of the fresh cut.

If it goes beyond that time, I encourage you to give it a renewal cut yourself. Once inside, the tree can drink up to a quart of water a day so it is very important to have a stand that is good sized. I have a friend who couldn’t understand why her tree kept falling over.

When I saw her tree stand it was clear why – it was a tiny thing that barely held any water. A large stand that holds more water will also help hold the tree steady. And for some reason my cats much prefer this water with dirt and bark and pitch than their nice clean bowl of water that I put out for them every morning. Just as kids wait for presents, my cats wait for tree stand water.

My most recent trip to the grocery store surprised me with smaller live trees than I have seen in previous years. Larger garden stores will have bigger ball and burlap trees for sale also. I hope that if you buy one of these you go ahead and plant it after the holidays are over. Live trees have a few special requirements. It is important to transition them into the house. A couple of days in the garage before you bring it in and a couple of days in the garage before you plant it will help it make the change and stay healthy. The shock of drastic temperature change can damage a live tree. Keep it wellwatered, ice cubes give a live tree slow, steady water. Don’t keep it inside for more than two weeks. When it is ready to plant, follow the same procedure as you do any other time of year with a goodsized hole - Biotone and water. Our area can have some dry spells in winter so it is a good idea to be vigilant and maintain water on this new tree just as you would in May or August.

I love researching these articles and here are some additional fun things I found out. Evergreens have been used to celebrate the winter season even before the birth of Christ. The first known decorated tree was in Riga, Latvia in 1510. The first printed reference to a Christmas tree was in Germany in 1531. Lighting trees with small candles began in the mid 17th century. Edward Johnson, Thomas Edison’s assistant, created the strings of tree lights in 1882 and they went into mass production in 1890.

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solar panels. While Oregon grows the most trees, Michigan grows the widest variety including Scotch Pine, Douglas Fir, Noble Fir, Fraser Fir, Balsam Fir, Virginia Pine and White Pine.

These trees not only decorate and scent our houses, they are beneficial in other ways, too. One acre of trees creates enough oxygen in a day for 18 people. Tree farms provide wildlife habitat for birds and mammals. Ninety-three percent of used trees are recycled in community programs, gardens or backyards. Some are used for sand and soil erosion barriers and some are used as fish shelters. There are 4,000 tree recycling programs in the United States.

When I was growing up in Syracuse, my family made a big event out of going to a tree farm, choosing and cutting the right tree, tying it to the roof of the car and bringing it home. Now we go to a lot, choose the perfect tree and bring it home in the back of the Tacoma. I spend days putting on lights and ornaments. More lights and ornaments than my family ever thinks I can find room for, but I do and the finished tree is dazzling. I routinely refill the tree water every morning until New Year’s Day when I take everything down and pack it away during the Rose Bowl Parade. It’s startling to realize that two months from the time I’m writing this, our 2015 tree will be recycled. But I am excited and ready with a heightened appreciation for the magic of this year’s Christmas Tree. ❖

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ituated on the south end of Mountain Road between the long-gone African American communities of Antioch and Bridgett Town, Olive Branch Baptist Church of Haymarket stands as a link to the past, and for its congregation, a path to the future.

The church was established in 1869, with prayer meetings held in the homes of free and recently-emancipated people living at the foot of the Bull Run Mountains. Organizers were Robert Toliver, Scott Hailstock, Charles Moore and James Bridgett.

The name “Olive Branch” refers to the peace after the flood (Genesis 8:11), the “flood” being the American Civil War. According to the church history, “Many of the older members came out of the white Antioch Baptist Church, having been members there during the time of slavery.”

As membership grew, services were held in an old log schoolhouse located partly on property owned by Martha Gaskins and Mr. Hailstock. Later, church leaders purchased an acre of land on which to build a permanent home, where the present church stands today.

In April 1878, Rev. William N. Smith was called as the first pastor of Olive Branch Baptist Church. Among the

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Rev. Smith served as pastor for 40 years, traveling through the region by buggy and horseback. “Under his administration, there were two churches built and much aid was received from all citizens of the community, black and white,” according to the church history.

Rev. Smith “was called to Justice” on March 18, 1918.

It was during Rev. Smith’s tenure at Olive Branch that the communities nearby were in their heyday. About 100 people lived at Bridgett Town, located on Mountain Road north of the church.

Founded in the years after the Civil War, the village was named for longtime store owners James B. and Kitty Bridgett. Their store was run for many years by Kitty’s brother, Butler Baker.

Other businesses in Bridgett Town included a small store and feed mill run

by James Buchanan “Jim Buck” Ashby.

These enterprises closed in 1913, and the distillery that Ashby operated lasted until 1916, “…a casualty of Prohibition,” according to Virginia historian Eugene M. Scheel in Crossroads and Corners (1996).

The second Antioch School opened in Bridgett Town in 1896. In the 1930s, the African American community

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Rev. William Smith was the fi st pastor of Olive Branch Baptist Church, serving from 1878 to 1918. Photo courtesy of Olive Branch Baptist Church.

raised $400 to add a second room to the one-room school, which was renamed Antioch-North Fork. The school closed in 1953, and burned in 1992.

The hamlet of Antioch was at the intersection of Mountain and Waterfall roads, and about 50 people lived there at the turn of the 20th century. The community took its name from the nearby Antioch Baptist Church, which dates back to 1837. Just down the road from the village of Waterfall, businesses serving the community included the main store run by Eppa Pickett and May Garrison, and a smaller store operated by Susie Murray.

“Susie’s father, Dallas Murray, down from Woolsey, ended his long career as Upper Prince William’s premier blacksmith here, with son Strother Murray running the shop in the late 1920s and 1930s,” wrote Mr. Scheel. “In the early 1870s, Joshua Murray taught at the first Antioch School for $20 a month.

The school was built on Murray land, and was known as Murray’s in its first decades. It closed in 1904.”

During the 20th century, population in the communities of Antioch and Bridgett

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During the time Dr. Farmer (left) was a special consultant to the dean of Howard University School of Divinity, he met with Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa (right), winner of the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize and a visiting lecturer at the university. Photo courtesy of Dr. G. W. Farmer, Jr.

Town declined, and eventually, almost all of the structures were gone. Nothing remains of Antioch, and Mr. Scheel wrote, “Other than the Ashby and Bridgett homesteads, Bridgett Town’s vestiges are but scattered graveyards in the woods.”

OLIVE BRANCH HISTORY RECALLED The history of Olive Branch Baptist Church is remembered mainly through the accomplishments of its pastors, some of whom served from their calling until their death.

Following the passing of Rev. Smith, Rev. L. D. Bruer served from 1919 until his death in 1923. He is remembered for his great revivals, which added significantly to the church membership, requiring an expansion and remodeling of the building.

Rev. J. P. Nichols answered the call in 1924, and is remembered as an outstanding theological scholar. During his nine years as pastor, the vestibule was added to the church.

In 1933, Rev. Peter G. Berry was called to serve as pastor.

A member of the community and the son of early church members, he was an eloquent speaker and was deeply involved in the community. Rev. Berry also played a leading role in the building of the second Antioch School.

It was during his administration that the church purchased the rest of Scott Hailstock’s property around the church, an acre of land added to the cemetery, and the church grounds greatly improved. It was Rev. Berry who planted the hydrangea shrubbery that still stands along the side of the cemetery grounds, and added the pastor’s study to the church.

Sadly, Rev. Berry’s health was failing, and he died on May 16, 1939. However, before his death he often brought Rev. John S. Thomas to the church to preach, and in 1940, Rev. Thomas was installed. His connection to Olive Branch Baptist Church also went back many years, as he was the grandson of Ross Thomas, the first clerk of the church.

Rev. Thomas resigned in 1948, and was succeeded in 1950

by Rev. Lawrence A. Jackson. His 15-year service was marked by the initial involvement with other Baptist organizations, including the Children’s Home, summer camps for youth, and Virginia Union University in Richmond.

Noting that many former members had moved to Washington, D.C. and vicinity but still attended the church, Rev. Jackson organized “The D.C. Club,” which maintained

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a connection with them and focused “…on the welfare of the church, its spiritual and material needs, to which numerous contributions were made for many years,” according to the church history.

Church membership continued to grow, and in 1950 the building was extensively rebuilt, with a new basement, pastor’s study, choir room, restrooms, dining room and kitchen. It was at this time that the church purchased its first electric organ.

From 1966 to 1979, Rev. Harold C. Hunter was the pastor.

Notable accomplishments during his tenure included expanding services from twice to four times a month and paying off the mortgage, making the church debt-free.

Improvements to the building included installation of carpeting, a telephone, stained glass windows and a new well.

For the church’s 100th anniversary, central air conditioning was installed.

Rev. George N. Hawkes was elected pastor in September 1979, and served until his death in 1988. He reinstituted weekly Bible Study and Prayer Service. Improvements to the church included the installation of a baptismal pool, microphones and a speaker system, expansion of the cemetery grounds and a new utility building.

Pastor from 1989 until his resignation in 1991 was Rev. Alonzo A. Ford. He was followed in 1992 by Rev. Hugh M. Johnson, who served as pastor until January 1998.

TODAY, AND INTO THE FUTURE Dr. George W. Farmer Jr., 73, was elected pastor of Olive Branch in March 1999. Dr. Farmer and his wife Loretta, who serves as a deaconess at the church, have lived near Bristersburg in Fauquier County since 1985 on property passed down through Loretta’s family. Married for 53 years, the Farmers have two children and four grandchildren.

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This photo, taken several years ago, shows the graduation ceremony of the intermediate class (ages 9-12) at the church’s annual Vacation Bible School. ‘These children are now young adults, with several in college,’ said Dr. Farmer. Photo courtesy of Olive Branch Baptist Church.

A former U.S Air Force intelligence officer, Dr. Farmer earned the Bronze Star medal for his service in Vietnam.

After ten years in the Air Force, he began a 23-year career with the Central Intelligence Agency, retiring in 1997.

He then started a consulting and leadership training business, retiring again in 2007.

Dr. Farmer earned three degrees from Howard University in Washington, D.C.: a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology and recognition as the Distinguished ROTC Graduate in 1964; a Master’s in Divinity in 1997; and his Doctorate in Ministry in 2002. From 1995 to 2006, he was a special consultant to the dean of the Howard University Divinity School.

On Marc 31, 1990, Dr. Farmer was ordained to the ministry at Oak Shade Baptist Church in Catlett, Va., where he served as the Assistant Pastor before coming to Olive Branch.

Dr. Farmer views his role as the pastor of Olive Branch as his “fourth career.”

He believes that each of his careers has supported each other, and that his journey – and his coming to the church – is “…how God has worked in my life.”

Before coming to Olive Branch, Dr. Farmer was well aware of the congregation’s strong sense of community, and its commitment to the Christian principles, which they wish

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The Combined Choir shown during a recent Christmas Concert. Front row: Shauna Hanson, Mary Malone, Elizabeth Brown, Kay Campbell and Cheryl Purdy. Back row: Rodney Champ, Velma Washington, Helen Phillips, Hazel Hogan, Versa Champ, Yvonne Butler and Sandra Campbell. Photo courtesy of Olive Branch Baptist Church.

to pass on to succeeding generations.

As expressed in its mission statement, the church is to be, “A Beacon for the Wanderer; a Refuge for the Troubled; and a Hope for Posterity.”

Dr. Farmer notes that the majority of his congregation comes from a radius of ten miles from the church, and has about 100 people on the membership rolls.

When he came in 1999, fewer than 20 persons were attending Sunday services.

The number peaked at about 60 before the “Great Recession” that started in 2007, and currently 40 to 50 members attend every Sunday.

Dr. Farmer has witnessed a familiar phenomenon seen by many churches – youngsters are active in church while growing up, but “disappear” after going to college or starting jobs or careers.

Later, especially when they have families of their own, they come back.

Currently, Sunday School – usually identified with children – is all adults; and in order to be efficient and sustainable, ministries and outreach efforts must be geared to the ages of the members. Vacation Bible School has been a successful outreach into the community, with about 100 children attending in the early 2000s.

Participation now averages 40 to 50, with only about ten connected with the church.

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CHARTING THE COURSE In addition to his advanced degrees in religious study and his ordination, Dr. Farmer brought a wealth of business experience, stressing structure and accountability. In this light, he describes Olive Branch as a “rural” church, not a “country” church.

There were difficulties during the 15 years before Dr. Farmer came to Olive Branch – a time during which time three pastors had come and gone. But he knew that the congregation had both the capability and the inclination to do things well. What they needed was someone who would listen to them, and provide the positive leadership necessary to address the issues that had been holding the church back.

“One of the first things we did when I came here was to systematize our benevolence programs. We get a large number of requests, and 90 percent are from outside of the church,” said Dr. Farmer. “We have a budget, and we help anybody who can justify their need, in writing.” It only takes a simple note, but this requirement has eliminated most questionable requests.

In addition, the efforts by members of the congregation to provide free, common-sense counseling and other assistance to those in trouble have been made even stronger and more effective.

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Another significant change involved financial stewardship and tithing. When Dr. Farmer came to Olive Branch, the annual budget was $40,000. There was a cash reserve and the church was debt-free, but he believed that by instituting tithing, the church could afford to do more. This has included an office staff paid by stipends to handle administrative duties, and money to upgrade the church’s technical facilities, including the church Web page (www.obbchaymarket.org) and DVD recording of church services. Current annual budget is now about $125,000.

The concept of tithing was presented during a workshop

by Rev. Wayne G. Thompson, a friend of Dr. Farmer and the pastor of a Baptist church in St. Petersburg, Florida.

“On a Thursday night, Rev. Thompson sent folks home with the assignment to buy ten items of all kinds of stuff – ten rolls of toilet paper, ten candy bars, etc.,” recalled Dr. Farmer.

“When they came back on Friday, Rev. Thompson talked about the fruits of tithing, and had each person bring their items up.”

Four tables had been set up, and participants were told to place one item on a table at the front of the room, and the other nine items on the other three tables. “Very quickly, the three tables were piled up – but the table up front was piled up, too,” recalled Dr. Farmer. “The visual image was so powerful that people were talking about it for months. They were saying, ‘Hey, I can afford a dime on a dollar.’”

In addition to operations, church funding is earmarked for support of the Baptist Children’s Home Inc., the Lott Carey Foreign Mission Convention, the Northern Virginia Baptist Association and Sunday School Union, and the Women’s Division of the Baptist General Convention.

The year 2014 marked two significant milestones: the 145th anniversary of Olive Branch Baptist Church, and Dr. Farmer’s 15th anniversary as pastor there. The theme was “Remembrance and Renewal – Celebrating the Past, Anticipating the Future.”

In the “Pastor’s Corner” column that appeared in the anniversary publication, Dr. Farmer praised “…the memories of our spiritual heroes who stepped out into uncharted waters when they drew their members together in post-Civil War Virginia. These pioneering members established a standard of Christian love and dedication that current members must stretch to match.

“Olive Branch is celebrated as a church that has always embraced everyone in the neighborhood, and as a church where anyone can be comfortable while experiencing genuine Christian love…. As we move forward, we know that we are in the hands of God, and that we can charge ahead to see what tomorrow will bring.” ❖

Dr. George W. Farmer Jr. has served as pastor of Olive Branch Baptist Church since March 1999. A decorated Vietnam War veteran and holder of three degrees from Howard University, Dr. Farmer has brought many new ideas to the church. Below: At the 145th Anniversary Banquet in September 2014, Associate Pastor Rev. Jeff loyd (left) accepted a proclamation from Gainesville District Supervisor Pete Candland designating Olive Branch Baptist Church a ‘Gainesville Hero Group’ for its work in the community and being ‘a primary influen e for good in Haymarket.’ Photos courtesy of Olive Branch Baptist Church.

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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ven if you’re not a Star Wars fan, it’s hard to escape the fact that a new movie is coming out on the 18th of this month.

So in case you haven’t had enough Star Wars saturation, we found a real life Stormtrooper, a.k.a. Frank Rutigliano, to see what life’s really like on the Dark Side.

Like most people remember where they were when a major historic event happened, Frank Rutigliano remembers exactly where he was when he saw the first Star Wars installment, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, released in 1977. “My love of Star Wars goes way back,” Rutigliano said. After being rained out while camping in Wildwood, New Jersey, the Rutigliano family decided to drive into town for a warm meal and dry entertainment. In a little single-theatre playhouse converted into a movie theatre, Rutigliano, then only seven years old, would never be the same. “It changed everything. There had never been anything like it before.”

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Thirty-eight years later, Rutigliano, a Gainesville resident, admits to probably seeing the original trilogy (Episodes IV, V, and VI) “well over a hundred times.” His favorite in the series, like most fans, is Episode V:The Empire Strikes Back. “It’s a darker story. It’s really a darker and more epic movie. Of course it’s when we find out Vader is Luke’s father.”

Still a boy when Episodes V and VI came out in 1980 and 1983 respectively, Rutigliano didn’t see the films opening night, but he did see them in theatres.

When the re-releases came out while Rutigliano was in college, he created a schedule with eight of his friends and camped outside the theatre for a week to be first in line. He also camped outside the theatre for Episodes I, II, and III when they were released just over a decade ago.

This new installment will be no different.

“I’ll be honest with you, you can talk to the manager at Regal Cinema,” Rutigliano said pointing down the street to the Gainesville Regal Cinema, “I was the first person to buy tickets for Star Wars.”

Rutigliano plans to be the first in line for seats by camping out a week in advance.

He’s also in discussion with the manager about helping work opening night in his Stormtrooper suit.

“It’s always been that steady rock that I could go back to. That I know brings me comfort. Brings me that hope. It’s also one of those movies that no matter how many times you see it, I still find it entertaining.

Still see things that I didn’t catch the first 100 times I saw it.” Rutigliano said.

Rutigliano describes his love of Star Wars progressing steadily over the years to the point that he now has closets and drawers full of collectibles. It’s not a decision of when to wear his Star Wars t-shirt, but which one. Although he’s never spent more than a couple hundred dollars on one item, Rutigliano hasn’t removed anything from it’s packaging.

A solid percentage of his collection also includes what he described as “weird stuff” - the mistakes or “slightly off” toys that actually become more valuable than the pristine items. Some of these include “Revenge of the Jedi” items before the movie title was changed to Return of

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Above: Rutigliano tries on the Stormtrooper suit arm piece. Top right: Back piece of the Stormtrooper suit. Bottom right: Air and Scare event at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.

the Jedi (because Jedi would never take revenge).

Besides his suit, the one piece of memorabilia that Rutigliano is most proud to own is his original, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope movie poster that used to hang on the back of his door as a kid.

“That’s my pride and joy.”

Although if you visit Rutigliano’s home, you might not know he’s a SStar Wars fan. His wife, Kelly, keeps the chaos contained. “She’d rather have the closet space back,” Rutigliano admitted.

Rutigliano’s most expensive investment, however, is the Stormtrooper suit. He talked about it for years and years, wanting to join the 501st Legion, a group of all-volunteer Star Wars enthusiasts who promote interest in the film by dressing up in movie-accurate costumes as well as provide costumed

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charity and volunteer work. But the 501st is made up of all the “bad guys.” If you want to be a “good guy,” you’ll have to join another club such as The Jedi Assembly or the R2-D2 Builders club.

“Stormtroopers have always been my favorite character. They’re iconic.

Sure, Darth Vader is the ultimate bad guy.

But anybody can be a Stormtrooper. In a movie so dark, these white shiny outfits stood out. Stormtroopers were like the G.I. Joes of space. They were the grunts.

The guys that did all of the work and got none of the credit. And they couldn’t hit anything. That’s the ongoing joke.”

Rutigliano’s suit is movie-accurate, down to the imperfections. A small bump on the forehead of the helmet looks like a poorly made mold, but it’s actually accurate from movie-stills. His suit was made using the mold of an original suit, like a Xerox copy, and has hand-painted details just like costumes from the original trilogy would have had. Rutigliano has also outfitted his costume to include

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a voice-box, speaker, and translator to make his speech sound like if he were on a movie set, “which freaks people out.

They expect you to just be in costume, they don’t expect you to talk, and talk loudly.” Rutigliano said he even had one child come up and ask him which scene he was in.“The suit has to be the thing that gives me the most joy. Because it makes me happy and it makes other people happy,” Rutigliano confessed. And although it took her a long time to accept his Star Wars passion, Rutigliano said of his wife, “She sees it now. She sees that it makes me happy. She sees it on the face of kids.”

Rutigliano even has an official legion name, he is TK 20155 (although he goes

by Trooper X).

The Stormtrooper suit, while made of light plastic, still weighs a total of 50 to 60 pounds and can get very hot (and stinky - Rutigliano said ‘suit stink’ is a real problem). Twenty-five pieces make up the multi-layered costume that Rutigliano

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stores in a special trunk with other items to help him maintain the costume (Magic Erasers apparently do work magic). While Rutigliano admires fans who dress as face-characters from the movie, what he loves most about the Stormtrooper is, “It could be anybody. And that’s the best thing about it. You become a different person when you put a full costume on.” People who dress as the characters have to really look like the characters, but a Stormtrooper could be anyone, even a girl, Rutigliano said.

Interestingly, one of the big issues about the new movie is that they’re bringing females in as Stormtroopers — but the 501st had them first, Rutigliano boasted.

“No matter what character it is, they’re probably just as recognizable as Santa Claus, but if you put a Santa Claus hat down and Stormtrooper helmet down, the kids are going to grab the Stormtrooper helmet first, every single time,” Rutigliano challenged.

For years, Rutigliano talked about getting the suit so he could join the 501st Legion. “I enjoy the charity aspect of it. I enjoy the lifestyle that comes with it. Spreading the love of Star Wars and the joy of Star Wars to another generation.”

“You know there’s a ‘wow factor’ there, as soon as you put the suit on. Even for me, you feel like Tony Stark, you feel like Batman when you put the suit on and start walking around. But you don’t realize how noisy it is until you start walking around in it,” Rutigliano said.

One of Rutigliano’s favorite parts about volunteering or going to events in the Stormtrooper costume is the reaction from the public, especially kids. “You cry in the helmet, you really do. “When you put a suit on and that kids looks at you, there’s a two-way connection, there really is. He is just in awe, and you’re in awe of how you’re making that child feel. People think I lie when I say I cry in my helmet all the time. Thank god I have a helmet or people would think I’m a bumbling idiot. There’s a lot of emotion there.” Seeing the joy and excitement from children is really special for Rutigliano, who doesn’t have children of his own. Rutigliano is especially looking forward to volunteering in costume at a children’s hospital.

“In your youth, you’re very selfish and you try to make your mark. As you get older, your personal mark becomes less of a goal and the influence on someone else’s mark becomes more important. And, maybe not having children of my own to instill that in, this is my outlet,” Rutigliano revealed.

Rutigliano said he’ll continue being a Stormtrooper until he physically can’t do it anymore. And despite the size of his collection and time spent devoted to Star Wars-related activities (he confessed that it probably amounts to at least 24 hours a week), Rutigliano claims “there are guys who are way more hard core.”

But for now, Rutigliano is fully immersed in the galaxy far, far away and loving every minute of it. He’s seen the new movie trailers at least a hundred times and despite every other Star Wars movie release happening in the warmer month of May, this December release in the cold and possible snow isn’t going to hamper his enthusiasm - he still plans to camp out. “In the snow it’s gonna be horrible. It’s not gonna stop me, though.” ❖

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he transition from autumn to winter is my favorite season. As the owner and chef of a local farm to fork restaurant in historic Haymarket, I look forward to the harvest of squashes, root vegetables, apples, pears, pomegranates, pumpkins, nuts, and the herbal delights of sage, rosemary, and thyme — all of which make it onto our menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The arrival of the cooler weather and heartier fare kicks off our very busy holiday season as we fill catering orders and host private dinner parties for restaurant guests. Mornings start early at Nourish with roasting turkey, prime rib, chicken for our cranberry pecan chicken salad, a variety of quiches, sweet potatoes, and of course baking our favorite multigrain croissants, buttermilk biscuits and cookies.

But there is a very special dessert we offer in November and December, Bourbon Pecan Crumble with homemade vanilla bean ice cream, that has a special story. I’ve been asked many times to share the recipe. So in honor of the holidays, here it is!

Years ago, our youngest son phoned from Army training school the day before Thanksgiving to let us know there were a number of fellow soldiers who would not be able to make it home for the holiday, despite a long weekend leave. He didn’t need to even ask the question, the answer was yes.

Bourbon Pecan Crumble came to life that year - one of those surprise successes born from a challenge. With a shortage of pie plates in my home kitchen, pie filling found it’s way into earthenware bowls and casserole dishes. We exchanged triangle wedges of pie for great scoops of baked pie filling topped with freeform crust, ice cream, and homemade whipped cream.

We’ve since adapted the recipe and it has become one of our family, and restaurant, favorites. Now here it is for you to enjoy. Happy Holidays from our table to yours! ❖

BourBon Pecan crumBle INGREDIENTS: ¾ cup unrefined raw sugar 3 tbsp. melted and cooled unsalted butter 3 farm eggs ½ cup dark corn syrup 1 tbsp. real maple syrup 1 tbsp. molasses Pinch of salt 2 cups pecans 2 tbsp. bourbon 1 prepared pie shell DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk all ingredients until well blended. Pour into prepared pie shell.

Place on pan or cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325° and continue baking for additional 25 minutes.

Remove from oven and cool.

Spoon into small custard cups, tea cups, coffee mugs etc. To serve, top with ice cream or whipped cream.

Annie Thomas is the owner and chef of AKT Nourish, or Annie’s Kitchen Table, located in historic Haymarket. AKT Nourish features smallbatch local ingredients traditionally prepared for seasonal menus and daily, changing specials. For more information about AKT Nourish, call 703.754.6170 or email them at annieskitchentable@gmail.com.

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Over the past year, we’ve had the pleasure enjoying numerous wines, beers, and spirits from our local wineries, breweries, and distilleries. Now, coming into the end of the holiday season, we’re putting that knowledge to good use as we assemble the ultimate holiday pairing list! Highlight your holiday spread with any of these local beverage options to lift your meal to the next level of delicious!

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And the staff are friendly. Hector Plasencia, one of the owners along with his brothers Manuel, Armando, and Mauricio, can often be seen taking orders, delivering food to the tables, or cooking in the kitchen. Some days he makes the chips, others he’s preparing the salsa or guacamole. He says he loves to step in and help wherever it is needed, but also likes to be sure the restaurant is running well and every dish is being enjoyed as it should be.

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Step 3: Next, draw a circle the diameter of the plate on the Steam A Seam or Heat N Bond. Do this for the cup as well.

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From the main fabric, cut one piece 14” x 19” and another 11 ½” x 14”. Next, cut the chalkboard fabric 8 ½” x 14”. Set aside.

Cut the Decor Bond (interfacing) into 14” x 19” and then another piece 11 ½” x 14”.

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Following the manufacturer’s directions, adhere the circles to the coordinating fabric and cut them out.

Step 5: Place the circle on the small piece of the main fabric for the front side.

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Use your favorite appliqué method to sew around the fabric “cup and plate” markers.

After pressing, place backside fabric and the newly-constructed front side together - right side of the fabric facing together. Pin around the edges and sew. Make sure you leave a 5” to 6” opening on the left side of the placemat so you can turn the placemat right side out.

You will close the seam later. After you have the placemat turned out, make sure you press smooth - do not forget to use a pressing cloth when you iron over the chalkboard fabric!

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For a complete kit to make this placemat, visit author and owner of Oh Sew Persnickety, Kimberly Chandler, at 15125 Washington Street, Suite #116, Haymarket, VA 20169, call 571-222-7759, or online at ohsewpersnickety.com.

Now, with right sides together, sew the chalkboard fabric and the front piece together. Press seams open using a pressing cloth. DO NOT place your hot iron directly on the chalkboard fabric.

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Step 9: Finally, topstitch around the entire placemat - this will close the side seam.

Don’t forget to write Santa a note! I hope you have fun making this holiday craft and enjoy it with your family for years to come.

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elcome to the holiday season‌. ready or not. As I am writing this, a friend who loves Christmas, posted on Facebook that there are less than 8 weeks until Christmas. Although, I love the magic of the season, this type of post sends shivers of panic up my spine. The first thing most people eliminate from their schedule during the holiday season is exercise. However, it is the last thing that should go by the wayside. Exercise tackles stress, keeps the holiday weight off, and gives you added energy. Any exercise program helps, but the type of program actually designed to calm your nervous system, lower blood pressure, relax the mind, and relieve muscular tension, is yoga. The visual

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According to Forbes, the Washington, D.C., area was recently voted as the worst place for traffic congestion and one of the most stressful cities in the U.S. So although the holiday season accentuates this problem, as residents of this area, we need to be masters of our stress level. For some, the relaxation of a restorative yoga class will be helpful. For others, relieving

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stress means a more intense, active form of yoga. Various studies have shown that heated vinyasa flow yoga burns the most calories out of other forms of yoga. It also appeals to the athlete that is interested in an intense, challenging workout. Yin yoga, which is performed on the floor (there are no standing postures), burns fewer calories, but it stresses fascia and connective tissue.

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in. The atmosphere should allow you to concentrate on your practice without outside environmental distractions. Most importantly, your instructors should be passionate about teaching yoga and continually educate themselves to provide the highest level of instruction to the community.

Another benefit of the asana practice is the ability to sit calmly for a quiet sit or meditation. Many of us sit and can’t find a comfortable position or lack the concentration and intention to focus on breathing. We start to wiggle, think about our next meal, plan our day, or think about the Deadman’s Pose.

Photo courtesy last “Walking Dead” episode. You need of Transform Power Yoga to move, sweat, get

physically tired so you can sit and be calm. The real yoga begins when you drop your phone, log-off your computer, and quiet your thoughts. Some people are afraid of quieting their mind. You do not empty your mind; you quiet the mind chatter. You focus on an object or your breath. As your mind drifts, just refocus on your breath or visual object.

Start with a short amount of time and then add time every couple of days.

A team led by Harvard-affiliated researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital conducted a study that mapped actual changes in the brain’s grey matter from eight weeks of meditation. The optimum time of each session was 25 minutes. Non-judgmental awareness of sensations, feeling, and peace of mind were the focus of the meditation practice. There was a measurable change in the grey matter density of the amygdala, which plays an important role in anxiety and stress. Also, the researchers found increased grey matter density in the hippocampus, which is important for learning and memory.

There has always been practical experience that led people to believe that meditation lowered stress; however for the first time, the study showed measurable changes in the brain through MRIs. There is a common quote that states: “Half an hour’s meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy.

Then a full hour is needed.” As contrary to our instincts as a comment like that

is, it does create awareness that fosters efficiency, and focus on the task at hand. If we are stressed, our mind is distracted and we are less efficient, we waste more time and “check out” more often. The physical practice of yoga is also a mindfulness practice. You stay rooted to the present moment and resist allowing your mind to wander. If a pose is challenging, then your full attention is necessary. Being anchored to the current moment promotes a richer life. You learn to become present in conversations, meetings, driving, and every moment of your day. Just being present in your mind relieves stress. No need to worry about the future, because what you are worried about may not occur. As far as the past is concerned, learn from it, but do not dwell there.

So this season, deck the halls with holly, not stress, by making exercise a part of your daily schedule.

After planning your non-negotiable commitments, plan your workout.

Your physical and mental health is a top priority. Not only will you be present and enjoy your holiday more, but you will have greater patience for the important people in your life.

Remember exercise is not convenient, it is a commitment. And if yoga is your chosen form of exercise, the time you spend on your mat will help change your grey matter for the better. Manage your stress, don’t let it manage you.

Have a safe, happy, and fulfilling holiday season. Namaste! ❖ Liba Spyros is the co-owner of Transform Power Yoga. She and the rest of the instructors at TPY completed their 200 hour RYT certification and are currently completing their 500 hour RYT certification (expected completion date is Q1 2016). Prior to beginning her yoga practice, she was a professional ballerina having studied at the School of American Ballet and she danced at the Houston Ballet. She also studied Pilates under Romana Kryzanowska who was certified by Joseph Pilates. Transform Power Yoga is located 15111 Washington Street, Suite 109, Haymarket, and can be contacted by phone 703-753-2977 or via their website www.TransformPYoga.com.

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LIBRARY BOOK SALE

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Haymarket Gainesville Community Library, 14870 Lightner Road, Haymarket Our book sale will have a wonderful array of both children and adult books across many categories, some games and puzzles and of course DVD’s and CD’s. Seven local crafters who will also each have tables to display their crafts. And in the spirit of giving, we will be o“ ering free gift wrapping to all patrons who purchase books or a craft item. The sale will be held in our new Community Room.

Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday noon to 4 p.m.

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3:00 - 6:00 P.M.

Downtown Haymarket Join family and friends as we kick o“ the holiday season at the Town of Haymarket Annual Holiday Celebration! Everything is free!

Enjoy hot cocoa and cider, visit with Santa Claus, see local groups performing caroling and holiday skits and roast marshmallows over the bonfire. The annual Town tree lighting will be at 5:30 p.m. Savor a variety of foods with “A Taste of Haymarket” featuring treats from local restaurants!

AFTERNOON TEA WITH CLARA

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6

4:00 - 6:00 P.M.

Dominion Valley Country Club, 15200 Arnold Palmer Dr, Haymarket Come enjoy an Afternoon Tea with Clara and excerpts from The Nutcracker performed by dancers from the Gainesville Ballet. Tickets are $30 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under. Call 703-753-5005 to reserve your tickets!

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 7

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ringing home the Christmas Tree. For me, this activity always inspires Currier & Ives visions of the shaggy horse pulling a sled with a perfectly formed evergreen on it. Snow is lightly falling. Dad, the kids and the family dog are headed to a warmly-lit farmhouse that most certainly has Mother inside baking something cinnamony and ready to hand out steaming mugs of hot chocolate. We can still bring home a tree to a warm home with baking smells. Early December snow in Virginia probably won’t be falling and the days of sleds and horses are long gone. But the biggest myth in the picture is the large, ready-to-be decorated tree.

In my three acres of Cedar woods there is not a single six-foot tree that has branches that could support anything more than three pieces of tinsel - much less lights and my ever-expanding ornament collection. Past that, thanks to strong westerly winds, most of the trees in my woods have fairly wonky shapes.

I really do not know what the country did for Christmas trees up until 1955 when Hal Schudel, a B-24 Bomber pilot, PhD, and award-winning breeder of horses and cattle came up with the idea of raising Christmas trees as a crop, just like pumpkins or corn or lettuce. He thought it could be a sound commercial venture to raise trees with the specific qualities that people wanted in a Christmas tree: dark green color, needle retention, strong dense branches, and that wonderful smell. His idea took hold and now there are Christmas tree farms in every one of our fifty states. With 45-50 million trees growing on farms across the state, Oregon has the most Christmas tree farms (the state only has a population of 4 million).

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2012, over 17 million trees were harvested across the country. The sale of these trees each year is a billion dollar industry.

There are separate farms that specialize in starting tree seedlings which are harvested and sold to the growers. Seedlings start around Labor Day when massive truckloads of chicken poop are delivered and spread out over the land. It is left to season and enrich the soil over the winter until the seeds are planted in May. In the meantime, usually around September, cones are collected for seed harvesting. Workers go into the woods looking for the trees with the best shape and color and collecting the cones that are around them. Squirrels and rain knock a lot of cones down but on the very high trees like Noble Firs, which can be as tall as 230 feet, workers climb up the first 50 to 75 feet collecting cones in 5 gallon buckets.

New, fresh cones are hard and green but become brittle and fragile as they dry. After the seeds are planted in the spring, 18 months of careful attention watering and root trimming result in the foot-tall seedling that is quickly and carefully harvested and sold for about 50 cents to the growers.

Growers plant 1 to 3 seedlings for every tree harvested. Out of the 2,000 that are planted per acre, hopefully 1,000 – 1,500 will survive. It takes 6 to 10 years for a tree to become a mature, marketable size. During that time they can be damaged by heavy rain, drought, wind, hail, bugs, diseases and critters. Every year the trees must be pruned. Most of this is done by men wielding long two-sided machete-like knives. A really skilled trimmer can completely prune a tree in ten seconds. There is some amazing footage of this on YouTube. Type in ‘Trimming Christmas Trees,

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Harvesting the trees, especially on the really large tree farms, is an intense period of time. Heavy equipment is required; helicopters lift and transport bundles of cut and baled trees to waiting trucks. Every effort is made to minimize the amount of time a tree is without water. Larger tree lots or the big box stores may have trees that have been out of water for a couple of weeks.

Mike at Burnside Farms says their trees come from a grower on the Virginia/North Carolina who puts them in a barn of wet sawdust right after they are cut and then gets them here within the week of cutting.

The tree you purchase this year has probably already been harvested and sent to the store or farm you’ll purchase it from.

I recommend getting your tree as early as possible. If you aren’t ready to bring it inside, leave it in a sheltered spot out of direct sunlight and wind in a bucket of water that you keep filled. Usually the seller will offer to give the trunk a fresh cut. It is important that you get the tree home and in water within an hour of the fresh cut.

If it goes beyond that time, I encourage you to give it a renewal cut yourself. Once inside, the tree can drink up to a quart of water a day so it is very important to have a stand that is good sized. I have a friend who couldn’t understand why her tree kept falling over.

When I saw her tree stand it was clear why – it was a tiny thing that barely held any water. A large stand that holds more water will also help hold the tree steady. And for some reason my cats much prefer this water with dirt and bark and pitch than their nice clean bowl of water that I put out for them every morning. Just as kids wait for presents, my cats wait for tree stand water.

My most recent trip to the grocery store surprised me with smaller live trees than I have seen in previous years. Larger garden stores will have bigger ball and burlap trees for sale also. I hope that if you buy one of these you go ahead and plant it after the holidays are over. Live trees have a few special requirements. It is important to transition them into the house. A couple of days in the garage before you bring it in and a couple of days in the garage before you plant it will help it make the change and stay healthy. The shock of drastic temperature change can damage a live tree. Keep it wellwatered, ice cubes give a live tree slow, steady water. Don’t keep it inside for more than two weeks. When it is ready to plant, follow the same procedure as you do any other time of year with a goodsized hole - Biotone and water. Our area can have some dry spells in winter so it is a good idea to be vigilant and maintain water on this new tree just as you would in May or August.

I love researching these articles and here are some additional fun things I found out. Evergreens have been used to celebrate the winter season even before the birth of Christ. The first known decorated tree was in Riga, Latvia in 1510. The first printed reference to a Christmas tree was in Germany in 1531. Lighting trees with small candles began in the mid 17th century. Edward Johnson, Thomas Edison’s assistant, created the strings of tree lights in 1882 and they went into mass production in 1890.

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solar panels. While Oregon grows the most trees, Michigan grows the widest variety including Scotch Pine, Douglas Fir, Noble Fir, Fraser Fir, Balsam Fir, Virginia Pine and White Pine.

These trees not only decorate and scent our houses, they are beneficial in other ways, too. One acre of trees creates enough oxygen in a day for 18 people. Tree farms provide wildlife habitat for birds and mammals. Ninety-three percent of used trees are recycled in community programs, gardens or backyards. Some are used for sand and soil erosion barriers and some are used as fish shelters. There are 4,000 tree recycling programs in the United States.

When I was growing up in Syracuse, my family made a big event out of going to a tree farm, choosing and cutting the right tree, tying it to the roof of the car and bringing it home. Now we go to a lot, choose the perfect tree and bring it home in the back of the Tacoma. I spend days putting on lights and ornaments. More lights and ornaments than my family ever thinks I can find room for, but I do and the finished tree is dazzling. I routinely refill the tree water every morning until New Year’s Day when I take everything down and pack it away during the Rose Bowl Parade. It’s startling to realize that two months from the time I’m writing this, our 2015 tree will be recycled. But I am excited and ready with a heightened appreciation for the magic of this year’s Christmas Tree. ❖

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ituated on the south end of Mountain Road between the long-gone African American communities of Antioch and Bridgett Town, Olive Branch Baptist Church of Haymarket stands as a link to the past, and for its congregation, a path to the future.

The church was established in 1869, with prayer meetings held in the homes of free and recently-emancipated people living at the foot of the Bull Run Mountains. Organizers were Robert Toliver, Scott Hailstock, Charles Moore and James Bridgett.

The name “Olive Branch” refers to the peace after the flood (Genesis 8:11), the “flood” being the American Civil War. According to the church history, “Many of the older members came out of the white Antioch Baptist Church, having been members there during the time of slavery.”

As membership grew, services were held in an old log schoolhouse located partly on property owned by Martha Gaskins and Mr. Hailstock. Later, church leaders purchased an acre of land on which to build a permanent home, where the present church stands today.

In April 1878, Rev. William N. Smith was called as the first pastor of Olive Branch Baptist Church. Among the

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first candidates for baptism were Susan Moore, Alice Lansdowne, Hannah and Matilda Hailstock.

Rev. Smith served as pastor for 40 years, traveling through the region by buggy and horseback. “Under his administration, there were two churches built and much aid was received from all citizens of the community, black and white,” according to the church history.

Rev. Smith “was called to Justice” on March 18, 1918.

It was during Rev. Smith’s tenure at Olive Branch that the communities nearby were in their heyday. About 100 people lived at Bridgett Town, located on Mountain Road north of the church.

Founded in the years after the Civil War, the village was named for longtime store owners James B. and Kitty Bridgett. Their store was run for many years by Kitty’s brother, Butler Baker.

Other businesses in Bridgett Town included a small store and feed mill run

by James Buchanan “Jim Buck” Ashby.

These enterprises closed in 1913, and the distillery that Ashby operated lasted until 1916, “…a casualty of Prohibition,” according to Virginia historian Eugene M. Scheel in Crossroads and Corners (1996).

The second Antioch School opened in Bridgett Town in 1896. In the 1930s, the African American community

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Rev. William Smith was the first pastor of Olive Branch Baptist Church, serving from 1878 to 1918. Photo courtesy of Olive Branch Baptist Church.

raised $400 to add a second room to the one-room school, which was renamed Antioch-North Fork. The school closed in 1953, and burned in 1992.

The hamlet of Antioch was at the intersection of Mountain and Waterfall roads, and about 50 people lived there at the turn of the 20th century. The community took its name from the nearby Antioch Baptist Church, which dates back to 1837. Just down the road from the village of Waterfall, businesses serving the community included the main store run by Eppa Pickett and May Garrison, and a smaller store operated by Susie Murray.

“Susie’s father, Dallas Murray, down from Woolsey, ended his long career as Upper Prince William’s premier blacksmith here, with son Strother Murray running the shop in the late 1920s and 1930s,” wrote Mr. Scheel. “In the early 1870s, Joshua Murray taught at the first Antioch School for $20 a month.

The school was built on Murray land, and was known as Murray’s in its first decades. It closed in 1904.”

During the 20th century, population in the communities of Antioch and Bridgett

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During the time Dr. Farmer (left) was a special consultant to the dean of Howard University School of Divinity, he met with Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa (right), winner of the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize and a visiting lecturer at the university. Photo courtesy of Dr. G. W. Farmer, Jr.

Town declined, and eventually, almost all of the structures were gone. Nothing remains of Antioch, and Mr. Scheel wrote, “Other than the Ashby and Bridgett homesteads, Bridgett Town’s vestiges are but scattered graveyards in the woods.”

OLIVE BRANCH HISTORY RECALLED The history of Olive Branch Baptist Church is remembered mainly through the accomplishments of its pastors, some of whom served from their calling until their death.

Following the passing of Rev. Smith, Rev. L. D. Bruer served from 1919 until his death in 1923. He is remembered for his great revivals, which added significantly to the church membership, requiring an expansion and remodeling of the building.

Rev. J. P. Nichols answered the call in 1924, and is remembered as an outstanding theological scholar. During his nine years as pastor, the vestibule was added to the church.

In 1933, Rev. Peter G. Berry was called to serve as pastor.

A member of the community and the son of early church members, he was an eloquent speaker and was deeply involved in the community. Rev. Berry also played a leading role in the building of the second Antioch School.

It was during his administration that the church purchased the rest of Scott Hailstock’s property around the church, an acre of land added to the cemetery, and the church grounds greatly improved. It was Rev. Berry who planted the hydrangea shrubbery that still stands along the side of the cemetery grounds, and added the pastor’s study to the church.

Sadly, Rev. Berry’s health was failing, and he died on May 16, 1939. However, before his death he often brought Rev. John S. Thomas to the church to preach, and in 1940, Rev. Thomas was installed. His connection to Olive Branch Baptist Church also went back many years, as he was the grandson of Ross Thomas, the first clerk of the church.

Rev. Thomas resigned in 1948, and was succeeded in 1950

by Rev. Lawrence A. Jackson. His 15-year service was marked by the initial involvement with other Baptist organizations, including the Children’s Home, summer camps for youth, and Virginia Union University in Richmond.

Noting that many former members had moved to Washington, D.C. and vicinity but still attended the church, Rev. Jackson organized “The D.C. Club,” which maintained

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a connection with them and focused “…on the welfare of the church, its spiritual and material needs, to which numerous contributions were made for many years,” according to the church history.

Church membership continued to grow, and in 1950 the building was extensively rebuilt, with a new basement, pastor’s study, choir room, restrooms, dining room and kitchen. It was at this time that the church purchased its first electric organ.

From 1966 to 1979, Rev. Harold C. Hunter was the pastor.

Notable accomplishments during his tenure included expanding services from twice to four times a month and paying off the mortgage, making the church debt-free.

Improvements to the building included installation of carpeting, a telephone, stained glass windows and a new well.

For the church’s 100th anniversary, central air conditioning was installed.

Rev. George N. Hawkes was elected pastor in September 1979, and served until his death in 1988. He reinstituted weekly Bible Study and Prayer Service. Improvements to the church included the installation of a baptismal pool, microphones and a speaker system, expansion of the cemetery grounds and a new utility building.

Pastor from 1989 until his resignation in 1991 was Rev. Alonzo A. Ford. He was followed in 1992 by Rev. Hugh M. Johnson, who served as pastor until January 1998.

TODAY, AND INTO THE FUTURE Dr. George W. Farmer Jr., 73, was elected pastor of Olive Branch in March 1999. Dr. Farmer and his wife Loretta, who serves as a deaconess at the church, have lived near Bristersburg in Fauquier County since 1985 on property passed down through Loretta’s family. Married for 53 years, the Farmers have two children and four grandchildren.

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A former U.S Air Force intelligence officer, Dr. Farmer earned the Bronze Star medal for his service in Vietnam.

After ten years in the Air Force, he began a 23-year career with the Central Intelligence Agency, retiring in 1997.

He then started a consulting and leadership training business, retiring again in 2007.

Dr. Farmer earned three degrees from Howard University in Washington, D.C.: a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology and recognition as the Distinguished ROTC Graduate in 1964; a Master’s in Divinity in 1997; and his Doctorate in Ministry in 2002. From 1995 to 2006, he was a special consultant to the dean of the Howard University Divinity School.

On Marc 31, 1990, Dr. Farmer was ordained to the ministry at Oak Shade Baptist Church in Catlett, Va., where he served as the Assistant Pastor before coming to Olive Branch.

Dr. Farmer views his role as the pastor of Olive Branch as his “fourth career.”

He believes that each of his careers has supported each other, and that his journey – and his coming to the church – is “…how God has worked in my life.”

Before coming to Olive Branch, Dr. Farmer was well aware of the congregation’s strong sense of community, and its commitment to the Christian principles, which they wish

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to pass on to succeeding generations.

As expressed in its mission statement, the church is to be, “A Beacon for the Wanderer; a Refuge for the Troubled; and a Hope for Posterity.”

Dr. Farmer notes that the majority of his congregation comes from a radius of ten miles from the church, and has about 100 people on the membership rolls.

When he came in 1999, fewer than 20 persons were attending Sunday services.

The number peaked at about 60 before the “Great Recession” that started in 2007, and currently 40 to 50 members attend every Sunday.

Dr. Farmer has witnessed a familiar phenomenon seen by many churches – youngsters are active in church while growing up, but “disappear” after going to college or starting jobs or careers.

Later, especially when they have families of their own, they come back.

Currently, Sunday School – usually identified with children – is all adults; and in order to be efficient and sustainable, ministries and outreach efforts must be geared to the ages of the members. Vacation Bible School has been a successful outreach into the community, with about 100 children attending in the early 2000s.

Participation now averages 40 to 50, with only about ten connected with the church.

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CHARTING THE COURSE In addition to his advanced degrees in religious study and his ordination, Dr. Farmer brought a wealth of business experience, stressing structure and accountability. In this light, he describes Olive Branch as a “rural” church, not a “country” church.

There were difficulties during the 15 years before Dr. Farmer came to Olive Branch – a time during which time three pastors had come and gone. But he knew that the congregation had both the capability and the inclination to do things well. What they needed was someone who would listen to them, and provide the positive leadership necessary to address the issues that had been holding the church back.

“One of the first things we did when I came here was to systematize our benevolence programs. We get a large number of requests, and 90 percent are from outside of the church,” said Dr. Farmer. “We have a budget, and we help anybody who can justify their need, in writing.” It only takes a simple note, but this requirement has eliminated most questionable requests.

In addition, the efforts by members of the congregation to provide free, common-sense counseling and other assistance to those in trouble have been made even stronger and more effective.

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The concept of tithing was presented during a workshop

by Rev. Wayne G. Thompson, a friend of Dr. Farmer and the pastor of a Baptist church in St. Petersburg, Florida.

“On a Thursday night, Rev. Thompson sent folks home with the assignment to buy ten items of all kinds of stuff – ten rolls of toilet paper, ten candy bars, etc.,” recalled Dr. Farmer.

“When they came back on Friday, Rev. Thompson talked about the fruits of tithing, and had each person bring their items up.”

Four tables had been set up, and participants were told to place one item on a table at the front of the room, and the other nine items on the other three tables. “Very quickly, the three tables were piled up – but the table up front was piled up, too,” recalled Dr. Farmer. “The visual image was so powerful that people were talking about it for months. They were saying, ‘Hey, I can afford a dime on a dollar.’”

In addition to operations, church funding is earmarked for support of the Baptist Children’s Home Inc., the Lott Carey Foreign Mission Convention, the Northern Virginia Baptist Association and Sunday School Union, and the Women’s Division of the Baptist General Convention.

The year 2014 marked two significant milestones: the 145th anniversary of Olive Branch Baptist Church, and Dr. Farmer’s 15th anniversary as pastor there. The theme was “Remembrance and Renewal – Celebrating the Past, Anticipating the Future.”

In the “Pastor’s Corner” column that appeared in the anniversary publication, Dr. Farmer praised “…the memories of our spiritual heroes who stepped out into uncharted waters when they drew their members together in post-Civil War Virginia. These pioneering members established a standard of Christian love and dedication that current members must stretch to match.

“Olive Branch is celebrated as a church that has always embraced everyone in the neighborhood, and as a church where anyone can be comfortable while experiencing genuine Christian love…. As we move forward, we know that we are in the hands of God, and that we can charge ahead to see what tomorrow will bring.” ❖

Dr. George W. Farmer Jr. has served as pastor of Olive Branch Baptist Church since March 1999. A decorated Vietnam War veteran and holder of three degrees from Howard University, Dr. Farmer has brought many new ideas to the church. Below: At the 145th Anniversary Banquet in September 2014, Associate Pastor Rev. Je− Floyd (left) accepted a proclamation from Gainesville District Supervisor Pete Candland designating Olive Branch Baptist Church a ‘Gainesville Hero Group’ for its work in the community and being ‘a primary influence for good in Haymarket.’ Photos courtesy of Olive Branch Baptist Church.

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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2. Build strong relationships in your community. These relationships will provide you the business you need to succeed. Nurture them, respect them, and take good care of them. Focus on taking good care of your clients and customers and they will in turn take good care of you.

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ven if you’re not a Star Wars fan, it’s hard to escape the fact that a new movie is coming out on the 18th of this month.

So in case you haven’t had enough Star Wars saturation, we found a real life Stormtrooper, a.k.a. Frank Rutigliano, to see what life’s really like on the Dark Side.

Like most people remember where they were when a major historic event happened, Frank Rutigliano remembers exactly where he was when he saw the first Star Wars installment, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, released in 1977. “My love of Star Wars goes way back,” Rutigliano said. After being rained out while camping in Wildwood, New Jersey, the Rutigliano family decided to drive into town for a warm meal and dry entertainment. In a little single-theatre playhouse converted into a movie theatre, Rutigliano, then only seven years old, would never be the same. “It changed everything. There had never been anything like it before.”

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Thirty-eight years later, Rutigliano, a Gainesville resident, admits to probably seeing the original trilogy (Episodes IV, V, and VI) “well over a hundred times.” His favorite in the series, like most fans, is Episode V:The Empire Strikes Back. “It’s a darker story. It’s really a darker and more epic movie. Of course it’s when we find out Vader is Luke’s father.”

Still a boy when Episodes V and VI came out in 1980 and 1983 respectively, Rutigliano didn’t see the films opening night, but he did see them in theatres.

When the re-releases came out while Rutigliano was in college, he created a schedule with eight of his friends and camped outside the theatre for a week to be first in line. He also camped outside the theatre for Episodes I, II, and III when they were released just over a decade ago.

This new installment will be no different.

“I’ll be honest with you, you can talk to the manager at Regal Cinema,” Rutigliano said pointing down the street to the Gainesville Regal Cinema, “I was the first person to buy tickets for Star Wars.”

Rutigliano plans to be the first in line for seats by camping out a week in advance.

He’s also in discussion with the manager about helping work opening night in his Stormtrooper suit.

“It’s always been that steady rock that I could go back to. That I know brings me comfort. Brings me that hope. It’s also one of those movies that no matter how many times you see it, I still find it entertaining.

Still see things that I didn’t catch the first 100 times I saw it.” Rutigliano said.

Rutigliano describes his love of Star Wars progressing steadily over the years to the point that he now has closets and drawers full of collectibles. It’s not a decision of when to wear his Star Wars t-shirt, but which one. Although he’s never spent more than a couple hundred dollars on one item, Rutigliano hasn’t removed anything from it’s packaging.

A solid percentage of his collection also includes what he described as “weird stuff” - the mistakes or “slightly off” toys that actually become more valuable than the pristine items. Some of these include “Revenge of the Jedi” items before the movie title was changed to Return of

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Above: Rutigliano tries on the Stormtrooper suit arm piece. Top right: Back piece of the Stormtrooper suit. Bottom right: Air and Scare event at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.

the Jedi (because Jedi would never take revenge).

Besides his suit, the one piece of memorabilia that Rutigliano is most proud to own is his original, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope movie poster that used to hang on the back of his door as a kid.

“That’s my pride and joy.”

Although if you visit Rutigliano’s home, you might not know he’s a SStar Wars fan. His wife, Kelly, keeps the chaos contained. “She’d rather have the closet space back,” Rutigliano admitted.

Rutigliano’s most expensive investment, however, is the Stormtrooper suit. He talked about it for years and years, wanting to join the 501st Legion, a group of all-volunteer Star Wars enthusiasts who promote interest in the film by dressing up in movie-accurate costumes as well as provide costumed

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charity and volunteer work. But the 501st is made up of all the “bad guys.” If you want to be a “good guy,” you’ll have to join another club such as The Jedi Assembly or the R2-D2 Builders club.

“Stormtroopers have always been my favorite character. They’re iconic.

Sure, Darth Vader is the ultimate bad guy.

But anybody can be a Stormtrooper. In a movie so dark, these white shiny outfits stood out. Stormtroopers were like the G.I. Joes of space. They were the grunts.

The guys that did all of the work and got none of the credit. And they couldn’t hit anything. That’s the ongoing joke.”

Rutigliano’s suit is movie-accurate, down to the imperfections. A small bump on the forehead of the helmet looks like a poorly made mold, but it’s actually accurate from movie-stills. His suit was made using the mold of an original suit, like a Xerox copy, and has hand-painted details just like costumes from the original trilogy would have had. Rutigliano has also outfitted his costume to include

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a voice-box, speaker, and translator to make his speech sound like if he were on a movie set, “which freaks people out.

They expect you to just be in costume, they don’t expect you to talk, and talk loudly.” Rutigliano said he even had one child come up and ask him which scene he was in.“The suit has to be the thing that gives me the most joy. Because it makes me happy and it makes other people happy,” Rutigliano confessed. And although it took her a long time to accept his Star Wars passion, Rutigliano said of his wife, “She sees it now. She sees that it makes me happy. She sees it on the face of kids.”

Rutigliano even has an official legion name, he is TK 20155 (although he goes

by Trooper X).

The Stormtrooper suit, while made of light plastic, still weighs a total of 50 to 60 pounds and can get very hot (and stinky - Rutigliano said ‘suit stink’ is a real problem). Twenty-five pieces make up the multi-layered costume that Rutigliano

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stores in a special trunk with other items to help him maintain the costume (Magic Erasers apparently do work magic). While Rutigliano admires fans who dress as face-characters from the movie, what he loves most about the Stormtrooper is, “It could be anybody. And that’s the best thing about it. You become a different person when you put a full costume on.” People who dress as the characters have to really look like the characters, but a Stormtrooper could be anyone, even a girl, Rutigliano said.

Interestingly, one of the big issues about the new movie is that they’re bringing females in as Stormtroopers — but the 501st had them first, Rutigliano boasted.

“No matter what character it is, they’re probably just as recognizable as Santa Claus, but if you put a Santa Claus hat down and Stormtrooper helmet down, the kids are going to grab the Stormtrooper helmet first, every single time,” Rutigliano challenged.

For years, Rutigliano talked about getting the suit so he could join the 501st Legion. “I enjoy the charity aspect of it. I enjoy the lifestyle that comes with it. Spreading the love of Star Wars and the joy of Star Wars to another generation.”

“You know there’s a ‘wow factor’ there, as soon as you put the suit on. Even for me, you feel like Tony Stark, you feel like Batman when you put the suit on and start walking around. But you don’t realize how noisy it is until you start walking around in it,” Rutigliano said.

One of Rutigliano’s favorite parts about volunteering or going to events in the Stormtrooper costume is the reaction from the public, especially kids. “You cry in the helmet, you really do. “When you put a suit on and that kids looks at you, there’s a two-way connection, there really is. He is just in awe, and you’re in awe of how you’re making that child feel. People think I lie when I say I cry in my helmet all the time. Thank god I have a helmet or people would think I’m a bumbling idiot. There’s a lot of emotion there.” Seeing the joy and excitement from children is really special for Rutigliano, who doesn’t have children of his own. Rutigliano is especially looking forward to volunteering in costume at a children’s hospital.

“In your youth, you’re very selfish and you try to make your mark. As you get older, your personal mark becomes less of a goal and the influence on someone else’s mark becomes more important. And, maybe not having children of my own to instill that in, this is my outlet,” Rutigliano revealed.

Rutigliano said he’ll continue being a Stormtrooper until he physically can’t do it anymore. And despite the size of his collection and time spent devoted to Star Wars-related activities (he confessed that it probably amounts to at least 24 hours a week), Rutigliano claims “there are guys who are way more hard core.”

But for now, Rutigliano is fully immersed in the galaxy far, far away and loving every minute of it. He’s seen the new movie trailers at least a hundred times and despite every other Star Wars movie release happening in the warmer month of May, this December release in the cold and possible snow isn’t going to hamper his enthusiasm - he still plans to camp out. “In the snow it’s gonna be horrible. It’s not gonna stop me, though.” ❖

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The Story Behind Bourbon Pecan Crumble

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he transition from autumn to winter is my favorite season. As the owner and chef of a local farm to fork restaurant in historic Haymarket, I look forward to the harvest of squashes, root vegetables, apples, pears, pomegranates, pumpkins, nuts, and the herbal delights of sage, rosemary, and thyme — all of which make it onto our menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The arrival of the cooler weather and heartier fare kicks off our very busy holiday season as we fill catering orders and host private dinner parties for restaurant guests. Mornings start early at Nourish with roasting turkey, prime rib, chicken for our cranberry pecan chicken salad, a variety of quiches, sweet potatoes, and of course baking our favorite multigrain croissants, buttermilk biscuits and cookies.

But there is a very special dessert we offer in November and December, Bourbon Pecan Crumble with homemade vanilla bean ice cream, that has a special story. I’ve been asked many times to share the recipe. So in honor of the holidays, here it is!

Years ago, our youngest son phoned from Army training school the day before Thanksgiving to let us know there were a number of fellow soldiers who would not be able to make it home for the holiday, despite a long weekend leave. He didn’t need to even ask the question, the answer was yes.

Bourbon Pecan Crumble came to life that year - one of those surprise successes born from a challenge. With a shortage of pie plates in my home kitchen, pie filling found it’s way into earthenware bowls and casserole dishes. We exchanged triangle wedges of pie for great scoops of baked pie filling topped with freeform crust, ice cream, and homemade whipped cream.

We’ve since adapted the recipe and it has become one of our family, and restaurant, favorites. Now here it is for you to enjoy. Happy Holidays from our table to yours! ❖

BOURBON PECAN CRUMBLE INGREDIENTS: ¾ cup unrefined raw sugar 3 tbsp. melted and cooled unsalted butter 3 farm eggs ½ cup dark corn syrup 1 tbsp. real maple syrup 1 tbsp. molasses Pinch of salt 2 cups pecans 2 tbsp. bourbon 1 prepared pie shell DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk all ingredients until well blended. Pour into prepared pie shell.

Place on pan or cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325° and continue baking for additional 25 minutes.

Remove from oven and cool.

Spoon into small custard cups, tea cups, coffee mugs etc. To serve, top with ice cream or whipped cream.

Annie Thomas is the owner and chef of AKT Nourish, or Annie’s Kitchen Table, located in historic Haymarket. AKT Nourish features smallbatch local ingredients traditionally prepared for seasonal menus and daily, changing specials. For more information about AKT Nourish, call 703.754.6170 or email them at annieskitchentable@gmail.com.

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HOLIDAY WINE PAIRINGS

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Over the past year, we’ve had the pleasure enjoying numerous wines, beers, and spirits from our local wineries, breweries, and distilleries. Now, coming into the end of the holiday season, we’re putting that knowledge to good use as we assemble the ultimate holiday pairing list! Highlight your holiday spread with any of these local beverage options to lift your meal to the next level of delicious!

Hors d’oeuvres These are perfect when celebrating with light snacks:

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Bigger and bolder works here:

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Chardonnay Pearmund Cellars, Greenhill Winery & Vineyards, Naked Mountain Winery and Marterella Winery Mary Madeleine’s Rose Aspen Dale Winery at the Barn

Blue, Stilton or Gorgonzola

Soar II Naked Mountain Winery Rechina Mediterranean Cellars Merlot or Chambourcin Three Fox Vineyards Rockawalkin’ Aspen Dale Winery at the Barn

Shellfish

Chardonnay Barrel Oak Winery and Naked Mountain Winery Cake Eater Quattro Goomba’s Brewery Chukker Czech Pilsner Old Bust Head Brewing Company Petit Mensang Naked Mountain Winery and Pearmund Cellars Vidal Blanc or Pinot Grigio Marterella Winery Seyval Blanc or Riesling Greenhill Winery & Vineyards

For this mainstay, try:

These bold cheeses demand the bold tastes of:

Lobster & Fish

Chicken

Chardonnay Pearmund Cellars, Greenhill Winery & Vineyards, Marterella Winery and Barrel Oak Winery Islington Aspen Dale Winery at the Barn Gatto Bianco Three Fox Vineyards Bust Head Pale Ale or Wildcat IPA Old Bust Head Brewing Company Fanny’s Your Aunt Quattro Goomba’s Brewery

Turkey

Chardonnay Pearmund Cellars, Greenhill Winery & Vineyards, Marterella Winery and Barrel Oak Winery Islington Aspen Dale Winery at the Barn Romance Mediterranean Cellars Gatto Bianco Three Fox Vineyards Bust Head Pale Ale or Wildcat IPA Old Bust Head Brewing Company

Beef

Cabernet Sauvignon Barrel Oak Winery and Mediterranean Cellars Cabernet Franc Three Fox Vineyards, Naked Mountain Winery, Marterella Winery and Pearmund Cellars Sangiovese Marterella Winery and Three Fox Vineyards Parris County Blend or Rockawalkin’ Aspen Dale Winery at the Barn Rye Not Quattro Goomba’s Brewery Vixen Irish Red Old Bust Head Brewing Company Philosophy Greenhill Winery & Vineyards

Ham

BOWHaus Red or Peanut’s Petit Cuvee Barrel Oak Winery Vixen Irish Red Old Bust Head Brewing Company Riesling or Moscato Mediterranean Cellars Islington or Bridgetown Red Aspen Dale Winery at the Barn Viognier Marterella Winery, Pearmund Cellars and Mediterranean Cellars

Dessert

Chardonnay Pearmund Cellars, Greenhill Winery & Vineyards, Marterella Winery and Barrel Oak Winery Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Moscato or Viognier Mediterranean Cellars Reserve Sangiovese Three Fox Vineyards

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We hope you enjoyed our holiday pairings to get your seasonal feast in the spirit of the season. Experiment with your own pairings - be creative! Please consider supporting our local farmers, vintners, brewers, and distillers as you set your holiday table or purchase gifts. Happy Holidays!

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This family-friendly, authentic Mexican restaurant is a huge hit with locals.

Ask most people who live in the area their favorite place to go for Mexican food and they will probably answer El Vaquero. The food is delicious and affordable. The atmosphere is casual.

And the staff are friendly. Hector Plasencia, one of the owners along with his brothers Manuel, Armando, and Mauricio, can often be seen taking orders, delivering food to the tables, or cooking in the kitchen. Some days he makes the chips, others he’s preparing the salsa or guacamole. He says he loves to step in and help wherever it is needed, but also likes to be sure the restaurant is running well and every dish is being enjoyed as it should be.

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Hector and his brothers have all worked in the restaurant scene in one way or another. Coming from Mexico to California, then to North Carolina and eventually to the Northern Virginia area, the Plasencia brothers thought about opening a Mexican restaurant for almost 10 years. Eventually, they came together and decided to finally pursue the dream, starting first with a small restaurant in Orange, Virginia. The name El Vaquero means “the cowboy” which came about because the Orange location was set in the country near farms and Above: Chef salad horseland. When in a crunchy tortilla bowl. Right: Hector the brothers Plasencia (center), realized how Baltasar Plasencia, and popular the Ismael are some of the restaurant was friendly faces visitors see when dining at El and how quickly Vaquero West. they were able

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to expand, they began to think about opening more locations, eventually settling in Locust Grove and Lake Monticello. The small, cozy location in downtown Haymarket is the fourth El Vaquero West and has quickly turn into a household name.

The menu at El Vaquero West is extensive, and the recipes are homemade “how mama makes it,” says Hector, revealing his desire for the

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Crispy, homemade chips and spicy salsa begin the dining experience at El Vaquero West. The Quesadilla de Camaron is a flour tortilla stuffed with shrimp, mushrooms, peppers, onions, and tomatoes.

restaurant to “feel like home.” Appetizers include nachos, dips and salads like the chef salad — a tortilla bowl filled with avocado, cheese, grilled chicken, lettuce, and tomatoes.

The lunch menu, served from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., is a full page of specials featuring burritos, enchiladas, fajitas, taquitos, chimichangas and other traditional Mexican fare in different combinations guaranteed to appeal to every customer. Enchiladas can be ordered with chicken, bean, cheese, or beef topped with salsa, lettuce, sour cream, or guacamole. Fajitas are brought to the table sizzling with shrimp, chicken, beef, or pork with onions and peppers and served with rice, beans and tortillas. The menu also includes seafood options, like shrimp quesadillas or grilled tuna. To add to the delicious dining experience, customers can choose from a variety of beverages including sodas, juices, mixed drinks, margaritas, daiquiris, or imported or draft beers. But it doesn’t just end there. The dessert menu features flan, sopapilla, fried ice cream, cheesecake, or churros to add that sweet finishing touch to the meal.

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Christine Craddock is a writer, editor, photographer, wife, and mother of two adorable children. She is a faithful contributing writer for Haymarket Lifestyle magazine and has resided in Haymarket since 2006.

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