Warrenton Lifestyle Magazine December 2021

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his is our second holiday season since COVID-19, and things are looking bright!

Before Thanksgiving, I visited Maple Tree Farm, our cover story, for their photo shoot, and all the glowing lights really put me in the holiday spirit! I started getting out lights and decorations already. We’re looking forward to our first Christmas with our Golden Retriever puppy, Winston.

Maple Tree Farm is an example of one of the trends in Fauquier County agriculture. It’s a farm right outside of town that has been in the Leonard family for four generations. They have turned from straight farming to “agritainment”, also known as “ecotourism”, keeping their farm going by sharing it with others. They’re probably best known for Haunted Hollow, which is fantastically popular in the Fall, but this year, for the third year, they are welcoming visitors to their holiday light wonderland. Wishing the Leonard family good weather and a very busy, delightful holiday season!

While a visit to Maple Tree Farm should certainly be on your list this December, we have also compiled a selection of other events, both local and regional, for you to consider this season.

From The Nutcracker and other holiday theater/music to more light displays and old town celebrations and parades, it’s all there for you in this issue as our community awakens once again.

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issue, and more events are still being planned, keep an eye on our website at piedmontlifetyle.com/recreation/ holiday-events/ for a lot more!

At the end of the issue you’ll find a new column to the magazine: Remembering living and growing up in Fauquier County. I noticed on local social media pages, posts starting with “I remember when….” or “Do you remember when….” always got a lot of engagement. Fauquier County is a special place, with a lot of new people, but a lot of people whose families have been here for generations, and I think everyone will enjoy these windows to the past. I’d like to thank Robin Tebben, administrator of the Facebook group Fauquier History and Community Memories, for allowing me to ask for submissions within the group, and the many people who shared their photos and memories with us. If you have photos or memories you’d like to share in future issues, please reach out to me-I’d love to hear from you!

Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, and happy holiday season!

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IN MEMORY

ARTS AND LITERATURE

Edward “Skeeter” Hembry 10

BY PAM KAMPHUIS

The Big Bird Mystery

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Have you seen this car?

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Lea Pagliuca

BY LINDSAY HOGEBOOM

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OUR NEIGHBORS

Love After Loss Rev. Dr. John Killinger

BY HANNAH SAMLALL

AMAZING KIDS

COVID Entrepreneurs

Why Windows 11?

BY KLAUS FUECHSEL

BY JAYA PATIL

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LOCAL HEROES

HISTORY

Three Local Boys, One Act of Kindness

BY BETH LUNA

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No “Shushing” Here Fauquier County’s Public Library System

BY LINDSAY HOGEBOOM

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Sisters Maureen and Grace Koepke each started an online business while attending school virtually

TECHNOLOGY

Four generations of family at Warrenton’s Maple Tree Farm. Photo

by Luke Christopher

Anna Maranto and Letting Go of Normal

COMMUNITY

Warrenton’s Parking Enforcement Officer

ON THE COVER:

The Right Writer at the Right Time

Civil War Veteran John Scott Payne The unique life of a colorful warrior

BY JOHN TOLER

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Remembering Living and Growing Up in Fauquier County

Holiday Spirit 36

Christmas at Maple Tree Farm The Leonard family’s year round agritainment venue is dressed for the season

BY HANNAH SAMLALL

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Planning for the Season Not-to-Miss Local and Regional Holiday Festivities

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Gifts for the Season Shop Local Art for the Holidays

BY PAM KAMPHUIS

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Literature for the Season Kick off the Holiday Season with a Visit to the Library

BY LISA PAVLOCK, FCPL

BY BETH LUNA

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Music for the Season

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Recipes for the Season

Warrenton Chorale’s “Christmas in Music”

Twinkle Twinkle Little Stars, oh how yummy you truly are!

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Edward “Skeeter” Hembry I

have known Skeeter for over 35 years, and recently wrote an article about him for Warrenton Lifestyle. He was a quiet, gentle man who touched many lives. He was known as a man who could fix absolutely anything with his leather tools and industrial sewing machines (horse related or not), and for a reasonable price.

He only had one rule in his shop: “No dirty horse blankets.”

When he died, I posted the article on community Facebook pages, and received almost 700 reactions, and over 75 comments. Words that were used in the comments were terms like “legend”, “incredible horseman”, “genuine”, “always smiling”, “a treasure”, “great storyteller”, “amazing craftsman”, “a man of integrity and skill”, and “a guy who really knew leather”.

And many, many wishes for “happy trails”.

Rest in peace, Skeeter — Pam Kamphuis

Edward “Skeeter” Hembry, 82, passed away peacefully with close friends by his side on November 4th at Fauquier Hospital after a courageous battle with blood cancer. Born and raised in Herndon, Virginia, Skeeter has been a well-known member of the Warrenton community since 1978. He touched the lives of many throughout the horse community and beyond and will be fondly remembered for his warm, welcoming smile and friendly demeanor. Skeeter owned and operated Skeeter’s Custom Leather & Tack Shop, first in Fairfax and then in New Baltimore, for more than 50 years where he custom made Western saddles, repaired tack and horse blankets, and much more. He started training horses at age 15. A lifelong horseman and member of the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), Skeeter judged AQHA horse shows throughout the United States and Canada for more than 25 years. His stallions sired AQHA champions for decades. Skeeter was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Frankie Marie Hembry, brother Eugene Hembry, and sister Margaret Hembry. He is survived by his sisters Linda Mae Hembry and Judy A. Robinson, his brother James F. Hembry, numerous nieces and nephews, and many dear friends. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Skeeter’s memory to the Equine Rescue League, equinerescueleague.org/donate or call 540-822-4577.

To read the previously published article, go to piedmontlifestyle.com/community/if-you-have-horses-you-know-skeeter/

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BIG BIRD MYSTERY

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS CAR?

BY PAM KAMPHUIS

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hen Anna Sisk Card passed away in Fauquier County in January of 2016, she may have taken with her the answer to a mystery her family has been trying to solve ever since.

Anna’s son, John Woodward, owned a bright yellow 1940 Chevy two-door Chop Top Street Rod that his small children at the time called Big Bird, which was his pride and joy. After his death in 2014, the car was housed in a detached garage on one of Anna’s rental properties in Catlett.

Upon Anna’s death, the family gathered to settle the estate and take possession of the car.

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But they then discovered the garage was empty.

Stunned, the family reported the missing car to the authorities. But no trace of it has ever been found.

John Woodward, a US Marine veteran and an active volunteer for a cerebral palsy organization in Culpeper, treasured the car. Ann Mallory, John’s daughter, recalled her father refurbishing the car when she was young, and taking her and her brother Jon with him to antique car shows frequently, even traveling as far as Arizona. “While I was growing up, I didn’t know much current music, but I knew a lot of oldies from hearing

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them at the car shows,” she said.

One theory, according to Doris Woodward Eisel, John’s sister, was that the car was moved prior to her mother’s death. It is possible that the tenants of the rental property wanted to use the space in the garage, and her mother may have had it moved to another location close by. For this reason, Doris theorizes that the car may still be in the area; she believes Anna may have known someone in Fauquier, Rappahannock, Culpeper, or Prince William Counties who had a shelter for the car they let her use.

Or, of course, and perhaps more likely, it may have been stolen. It is still an active investigation with the Fauquier County Sheriff’s office.

The family has been told by collectors that the car, if it has been properly stored and is still in good condition, would be of great value monetarily, as it is emotionally, to his family and children. But it is so much more than that. “It’s the memories, the nostalgia. It would be like having a piece of my dad back,” said Ann, who added that she would take the car once again to car shows if it were found.

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Warrenton’s Parking Enforcement Officer

Lea Pagliuca STORY AND PHOTO BY LINDSAY HOGEBOOM

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or 17 years, Lea Pagliuca has resided in Virginia with her husband, Nick — 11 of which have been spent in living in Gainesville, but also often visiting downtown Warrenton. “[We] started coming down here for First Fridays and the Christmas parade,” she says. When Lea spotted a job posting on Indeed for parking enforcement officers with the Warrenton Police Department, she felt excited. She thought, “I can do this job,” and submitted her application.

In July 2019, Lea officially joined the Warrenton Police Department as the town’s parking enforcement officer. “I like structure. I like following the rules, and I like consistency,” she says — qualities which make her very well suited for the job.

Lea explains that she begins a typical day of work at the office, where she checks her voicemails and emails before getting her car and radio and driving up to Main Street. Once she’s downtown, “I start doing my rounds,” she says, which includes checking the timed parking spaces and making sure all cars are parked legally. “I keep an eye on the post office, [which has] five-

minute parking. And we have one handicapped spot on Main Street — I’ll keep an eye on that.” In addition, Lea says she also looks for up-to-date inspections and registration tags.

Another aspect of Lea’s job — her favorite part — is public outreach. “I just love talking to everybody. I love meeting people,” she says. She notes that sometimes, people can be a bit apprehensive when they first see her on patrol because they want to be sure they are abiding by the rules. They will ask, “Was I supposed to pay for parking?” or “Is it okay to park here?” But Lea says that once they get to talking, most people relax and enjoy getting to know their local parking enforcement officer. To help facilitate friendly conversations, Lea carries faux badges for kids and dog treats for four-legged family members in her fanny pack. “I get to talk to a lot of kids and families. I also get to pet a lot of dogs,” she says with a smile.

Lea also says that her community outreach carries over into parking enforcement. “I would rather work with someone and talk to them, or even educate them, if I can,” than give them a

“I just love talking to everybody.

I love meeting people”

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ticket, she says. “Most people are very responsive.”

One statement Lea playfully tells people she meets is, “Don’t make me do my job!” She says her best advice to accomplish this is for drivers to “slow down and pay attention,” especially on Main Street where people are often getting in and out of cars parked along the street or navigating the many crosswalks.

And, Lea’s second bit of advice is simple — park where you’re supposed to. “It’s [for] safety,” she says. One example she provides is no parking zones near crosswalks, because backing out of a spot into a crosswalk can create an unsafe environment for pedestrians.

In her spare time, Lea enjoys spending time with her husband and her five-year-old golden retriever, Raylan. The

three enjoy outdoor activities together, such as hiking at Buzzard Rock in Front Royal.

Lea says she and her family also enjoy spending time in the community where she works, frequenting many of the restaurants and shops in downtown Warrenton. “I like to support small businesses,” she says.

As for where Lea parks: “usually in timed parking,” she says. Lea holds herself accountable to the same rules she enforces, and will move her car from lot to lot throughout the day as necessary. “Today, I put myself in three-hour parking, but then I moved it to all-day [parking] because I knew I was meeting with you. So I make sure my car is moved [too].”

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Why Windows 11?

BY KLAUS FUECHSEL

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ll computers run with some kind of operating system, and, unless you have an Apple computer, your computer probably runs with Microsoft Windows. Microsoft has just released Windows 11, which has some people apprehensive about switching.

So why does one need to upgrade an operating system at all? Well, even if you don’t like change, the computer market is changing constantly, offering new hardware such as video cameras, medical apps, and all kinds of other devices that need to work with an operating system in order to be used. That means OS updates and drivers are necessary to allow these features to work on your computer.

What is an operating system?

A modern operating system comprises a ton of programs and data needed to make everything work together. Drivers needed

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to run components such as the video display, the mouse and keyboard, and any other device built in or that you plug into the computer. You need a browser to connect to an Internet web site. On top of the OS, you add another layer of software-your apps and programs you need for your computer.

In plain English For those who already feel overwhelmed by all of this techie talk, let me give you an analogy. Let’s say, you want to get a Lego set. First you need a big green base plate with those regular knobs on a rectangle.

This is like the Basic Module.

Then you buy a theme set, such as a “town,” which may have some houses, street signs, cars, trees, and pedestrian units. These can be arranged on the green rectangle, and the instructions in the box tell you how to put them together. The

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instructions are like an operating system, it and components provide parameters for playing with this town, and ways you can move pedestrians, cars, etc. You can add new lego components (which would be analogous to more programs and apps on a computer) with kits for a police station or say, a courthouse.

They are not essential to the town’s operating system, but nice to have. Just as with a Lego display, your choice of programs and apps make your computer system unique.

Operating Systems are not foolproof: be sure to install updates Unfortunately, software programming on the complexity level of an OS is never without faults or “bugs” in the program.

So they make updates to fix errors. And sometimes updates create new errors. But on top of all this, there’s the

worrisome problem of security holes. Nowadays, our internet connections and systems are constantly under attack. Adding an antivirus program is safer, but if there is a security hole in the underlying OS, the Antivirus has no real chance to block the intrusion. This is why it is essential to allow OS updates.

Since once in a while security plugs and features need major software fixes, Windows releases a huge update every six months or so.

Hence, a New Version of Windows That brings us back to the question, “Why Windows 11?”

Eventually, Microsoft decided that updates had changed things up so much that they might as well call it Windows 11 and sell new licenses, with a new look and hook. A new OS number also helps all of the “third tier” software marketers, who need to post which OS version is necessary to run their programs.

Now when you read the fine print, you might see, “To install this, you need Windows 11 or higher”.

Do you need to switch now?

But don’t panic about losing Windows 10 or buying a Windows 11 computer now!

Windows 10 will be supported

by Microsoft updates until 2025, so there is no rush. My recommendation is to just keep on using Windows 10 for now.

If you decide to buy a new PC sometime during the next four years, it will probably come with Windows 11. Many are on the market now.

So, how does Windows 11 work and look? What has changed? Will your computer, devices, and programs function well with Windows 11? I’d like to address these important questions in my next article, featuring Windows 11 FAQs from Dok Klaus Computer Care’s very own Beta Tester.

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From left, Aiden Mobley and Anthony Aleman.

Three local boys. boys One act of kindness. kindness BEING A GOOD HUMAN FOR THE WIN. As parents, we hope that when our kids are out in the world they act with thoughtfulness and kindness. Kari Mobley, of Piedmont in Haymarket, now knows her son Aiden does just that – but it wasn’t he who filled her in.

Aiden, a 10th grader at Highland School in Warrenton, and his schoolmate Anthony Aleman, made a quick stop at the Gainesville Target in August, where they noticed something in the checkout line.

“Anthony and I grabbed a drink and a snack, and we got in the shortest selfcheckout line we saw,” Aiden said. “We noticed a boy and girl checking out in front of us, and the boy was trying to buy a collectible figure. He was a little short on money and he seemed very upset.”

Aiden and Anthony watched the boy, Alex Fulda, his younger sister Lili, and their mother leave the store, and without hesitation agreed with each other to buy the figurine for him.

“I asked the cashier how much, and we added it to our stuff,” Aiden said. “We were

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able to catch them just outside the doors.

I told him we saw he was upset that he didn’t have enough money for the toy, so my friend and I decided to buy it for him.” The boys handed Alex the item. “He seemed a little shocked -- he was like wait, what just happened,” said Aiden. His mother thanked them, sharing that she thought they were really nice kids.

What Aiden and Anthony didn’t know was that Alex has high functioning autism, and sometimes when things don’t go as planned, the disruption can be upsetting.

“Alex wanted to get this figure he collects,” said mom Samantha Fulda of Gainesville. “He thought the sign on the shelf stated the price, but it was not correct.

He got to the register and didn’t have enough money.” The family is working on budgets and life skills, so Samantha let Alex know he could come back after his next allowance to make the purchase.

“He went to a bench and sat down while I purchased some things for his sister, and It was all he could do to not cry,” Samantha

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said. “I noticed the two young men behind us because they were speaking nicely to my daughter in a polite way. At that point, my focus was on buying our items quickly and leaving the store. As we left, I heard the boys say ‘Ma’am!’ as they walked up to Alex and said “Hey, we noticed you wanted this.’” Once the family got home, Alex wanted to let people know of the boys’ kind actions, so Samantha posted on Facebook via the Prince William Chatter and Highland School pages.

“A bunch of people started texting, asking if that was me, and at first I didn’t know what they were talking about,” Aiden said. “The post mentioned that one of the teenagers was wearing a Highland Hawks 2024 tee shirt.” Kari searched for the post, and once she located it, messaged Samantha with a picture of Aiden in the shirt. “I asked her if this was the boy, and she confirmed that it was,” Kari said. “It was nice to hear from another mother and know that, even when I am not around, my son is making good decisions. His father Anthony and I are very proud of him.”

“I thought we were going to have this big life lesson on budgeting,” Samantha shared.

“Instead, we had a big life lesson on being a good human, and how the small things can make a huge difference.”

Alex told her he always thinks of kids his age being potential bullies when he is upset; he never thought of them as being able to help. “It has started many talks, changing his perspective – how he can trust and also be helpful to other people, too,” she said.

“When the post blew up on Facebook, Alex was so moved. It has been a huge point of conversation and a huge lesson for both of my kids on how to be kind.”

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No “Shushing” Here Our Fauquier County Public Libraries are central to the vitality of our community STORY AND PHOTOS BY LINDSAY HOGEBOOM

Pam Lovera, senior adult services librarian in the adult section at the Warrenton Central Library.

Lovera also supervises the Virginiana Room, which houses Fauquier County historical data.

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or nearly four decades, Deborah Crosby has worked within the Fauquier County library system, including her current role as branch manager at the John Marshall library. Throughout her tenure, she has been not only a resource, but also a friend and a helping hand to her fellow community members. She recalls one story of a man who came in for help after troubleshooting issues with his truck and hitting a dead end. “I said, ‘Well, wait a minute, let’s try YouTube!’ This man didn’t have a library card, he didn’t know what YouTube was,” she says. So, I went on [YouTube], and wouldn’t you know it, they showed how to fix that truck! I went home and told my husband, ‘I fixed a truck today!’ Who would have thought a librarian could walk out there and help this guy fix his truck?”

Librarians like Crosby make libraries so much more than books and information — they provide equitable access to services, education, and skills training; a safe and comfortable space to learn, work, and

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unwind; and promote important values, such as friendship, inclusivity, compassion, diversity, social responsibility, and lifelong learning. For all of these reasons, libraries are central to the vitality of communities.

In Fauquier County, the library system consists of three separate yet integrated branches — Warrenton, John Marshall, and Bealeton. The essential services offered within each of these buildings would not be possible without our dedicated and versatile librarians, who wear many hats, with duties ranging from making book recommendations and answering customer inquiries to leading various programs, assisting with computers and so much more.

Julia Rummel, youth services librarian at the Bealeton branch, has lived in Fauquier County since childhood and has always been passionate about helping others. Prior to her job at the library, Rummel worked with the local Head Start program for 20 years, helping to care for and educate young

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children. In her current position, Rummel continues to specialize in youth services and enjoys hosting storytimes for her youth patrons. “I love fostering that love of language and reading for children through story time,” she says. Additionally, as a reference librarian, the requests Rummel receives run the gamut. “I had one patron asking me to [help them] get a Chilean passport,” she says. “I had a patron ask me about planting cabbage. You just never know what you’re going to get asked.”

At the Warrenton branch, Pam Lovera serves as senior adult services librarian.

Previously, Lovera worked as the medical librarian for UVA Prince William Medical Center before transitioning to the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest biomedical library. Lovera’s experience conducting in-depth research as a medical librarian prepared her well for her current role, in which she oversees the Virginiana Room — a room that houses a plethora of information on Virginia and Fauquier County history, from yearbooks to issues of the Fauquier Times dating back to 1907, and other resources that date back to colonial times.

Lovera says many people come in requesting historical information on their house or about their ancestry, and that she is usually able to help them track down insights about their property or utilize the many genealogy resources available to assist with developing a richer understanding of their family history.

Lovera’s colleague, Jennifer Diamonti, has worked in public libraries throughout

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Jennifer Diamonti, senior youth services librarian, in the youth section at the Warrenton central library.

her career. In 2018, Diamonti moved to Gainesville and joined the team at the Warrenton branch as senior youth services librarian. Diamonti explains that a primary function of her role is preparing children to be library users as adults. “We want them to be life-long learners and life-long readers,” she says. One way in which Diamonti promotes this love of learning is through hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) programs.

Recent STEAM programs have focused on topics like building and construction, fossils, animation, outer space, bubbles, and osmosis. Diamonti also asserts that she simply enjoys making book recommendations and getting to know community members. “It is a wonderful job, it is a wonderful library, it is a wonderful community,” she says. “I feel like I landed in a good spot.”

One common sentiment expressed among the librarians at each location is that, contrary to the stereotype of the formal or strict library setting, Fauquier County libraries are really spaces for community building. “If there’s anyone who still thinks of a librarian as that stereotypical shushing person, we’re not like that anymore, if we ever were,” says Diamonti. “Libraries have become more of a community space.” Lovera agrees. “We have people that come in daily and check their email, and they just want to say hi and get out of the house, and we’re a place where people can do that,” she says.

According to Crosby, it is the relationships that are cultivated within the library that create this sense of community. At the John

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Marshall branch, one reading group has been getting together once a month for nearly two decades. “Because these people have been getting together for so long, there are incredibly close friendships that have developed,” Crosby says. “We’ve had illness, death — in 20 years you can imagine the kinds of things — and these people are amazing. They really care about each other.”

Given that these librarians thrive on cultivating these connections, COVID posed a challenge when it forced all three libraries to close their doors and halt in-person programming for a number of months.

However, the librarians were up to the task of ensuring their community members still received valuable library services. “The challenges have made us more creative,” says Crosby. With the switch to many virtual services, such as virtual story times, Rummel says, “I think a benefit is that we’re reaching different patrons than we [normally] would be — they may not be able to attend during the normal story time, but they may be able to attend now.”

At the Warrenton branch, Lovera and Diamonti say they saw an increase in library card registrations during the pandemic, as well as an increase in participation in some programs. Prior to the COVID pandemic, crafting programs at the Warrenton library averaged approximately 10 to 12

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participants. Now, Lovera says since they have transitioned to giving out take-home do-it-yourself craft bags, they are averaging 100 participants per month.

Another popular service during the pandemic has been mobile hotspot device rentals, which allows users to access the internet from anywhere. Lovera explains that this was important for many kids, especially within rural areas of the county, who may not have reliable internet service and needed to access online learning.

These stories and statistics from during the COVID pandemic emphasize what has always been true — the Fauquier County libraries are vital public resources. For that, we have our librarians to thank. When asked about the value of the library, Rummel summarizes it best: “It’s immeasurable. The library is a resource where anybody can go and ask for help. Everybody is welcome.

And it’s free!”

This article highlights only a portion of the programs and resources available through the Fauquier County Public Libraries. For more information, visit www.fauquierlibrary.org.

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The Right Writer at the Right Time

Letting Go of Normal Set in Ithaca, New York, the author’s childhood home, Maranto’s main characters are life-long best friends navigating their stressful, though normal, senior year of high school. When COVID-19 strikes, life as they know it ceases to exist, and this ultimately leads to a sequence of events that ends in tragedy.

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Maranto, who moved to Warrenton with her husband and three children from Bristow in 2015 for a more tranquil, less congested life, is a former teacher by profession, holding an undergraduate degree in elementary education and a graduate degree from George Mason University. Since their youngest children graduated from Kettle Run, she and her husband are now empty nesters, except for their Australian Cattle Dog, Biscuit.

It was a combination of these experiences as a middle school teacher and as a mother that led to the genesis of this book. When COVID-19 hit after she had started it, its impact altered its course.

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She explained, “I initially planned to write a young adult novel that delved into the complexity of teenage familial, platonic, and romantic relationships. I was halfway through the book when COVID-19 hit the United States. My youngest child was a junior in high school and my daughter was a sophomore in college, and I observed how the pandemic completely uprooted their social and academic lives. Letting Go of Normal is set during the 2019-2020 school year, so it made sense to shift gears and incorporate COVID and the impact it had on students, though the themes of friendship, love, and loss remained the same.”

Maranto sat down with Warrenton Lifestyle and answered more of our questions.

How long have you been writing? What encouraged you to start Letting Go of Normal?

I started sharing short stories on writers’ forums over fifteen years ago as a creative

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Why young adult fiction?

When I taught sixth grade, my students enthusiastically shared books they loved with me. The same thing happened later with my own children, and through these recommendations, I discovered many great young adult authors. These writers, along with those I loved when I was young, inspired me to write a book geared towards teens. Additionally, I find this age group fascinating because of the exciting, challenging, and often scary progression from childhood to adulthood. In my book, I wanted to capture how difficult this period can be while showing how young people grow through the choices they make, even when those choices turn out to be mistakes.

Tell me about your writing style (first person, inside head of characters) Why did you present the book this way?

Which influenced you more in writing this book, being a mother or being a teacher?

Each chapter opens with a short journal entry and then shifts to narrative storytelling. The transition between these two elements felt more natural when first person was used. The chapters alternate between the two main characters’ points of view, so it was important to have a distinct voice for both of them, and being in their heads helped accomplish this. To give the book a feeling of immediacy, it’s written in the present verb tense.

Tell me about your main characters.

As an author, I like to include female protagonists who are strong, smart, independent, and motivated. V fits this description. She’s driven academically but is also a caring person and incredibly loyal to her friends. Smyth is more laid back about school, but he’s still a strong student. He’s a sensitive young man who uses various works of poetry for his journal entries instead of writing out his own thoughts. V and Smyth’s families are as different as night and day in terms of politics and their daily lives, but this brings the teens together rather than pushing them apart.

My time as an English teacher gave me both the technical tools needed to write proficiently and an understanding of the education system.

Being a mother provided me with insight into the teenage brain and made me empathetic to what students struggled with during that first year of COVID-19. It was a combination of these experiences that made me the right person to tell a story about this age group and subject.

What was the most satisfactory part about the experience?

Two things have given me great satisfaction.

One is seeing my book through to completion and being able to hold a copy of it in my hands. The other is getting feedback from those who read it, especially people who enjoyed it even though they don’t usually read young adult fiction.

Future plans? More books?

I’m writing a sequel to Letting Go of Normal that follows V and Smyth as they go off to college. I am also in the planning stage of an adult suspense novel that is set in Warrenton.

Even though I’ve previously written my initial drafts on my phone using only my right index finger, I’m determined to use a computer for my future books.

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Over the years, Killinger has published about 80 books, mostly nonfiction, covering topics such as Christian history, personal spirituality, world religions, preaching, worship, church politics, the Gospels as devotional literature, secular writers and artists, the nature of pastoral ministry, and the relationship between theology and contemporary culture. They include Hemingway and the Dead Gods in 1965, Beginning Prayer in 2012, and even a memoir about his time in Lynchburg titled The Other Preacher in Lynchburg: My Life Across Town from Jerry Falwell in 2009.

Killinger was born and raised in Germantown, Kentucky and his father worked in agriculture. “We had seven acres with a spring and a pond outside of town,” he said. “I feel connected with that living here in Warrenton.”

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John, 88, and Gloria, 81, met in a spouse-loss counseling session at Warrenton’s Spiritual Care Ministries Center after losing their longtime spouses — 61 years for John and 55 years for Gloria — and have now been happily married for almost five years.

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Baptist Minister. While attending Baylor, a small church in Kentucky asked him to be their pastor when he was only 18 years old. “I would ride the bus back and forth between college on the weekends for a year. I took a young woman from the church I had grown up in to play the piano,” Killinger said. That young woman would end up being his wife, Anne. Killinger was 19, Anne was 17.

Together, his and Anne’s careers and interests took them all over the country. After earning degrees from both Baylor University and the University of Kentucky, Killinger enrolled in Harvard Divinity School, “When I was there, Anne had the chance to go to the New England Conservatory of Music,” he said. “She distinguished herself as a pianist. She did some tours, as well.” After leaving Harvard, he and his wife both took jobs at Georgetown College in Kentucky, Killinger as an English professor and

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Two years later at Princeton University, Killinger became an associate to a famous Lutheran pastor from NY named Paul Scherer. While there, he received his doctorate in theology. In the following years, his career took him many places.

Killinger elaborates, “I accepted a job as Professor of Preaching, Worship, and Literature at Vanderbilt University Divinity School and lived in Nashville for fifteen years—a very pleasant experience. In 1980, I left Vanderbilt to become pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Lynchburg, VA, where I dueled relentlessly with the great Jerry Falwell, who all but owned that town. In 1986 I left that church to become pastor of First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, the oldest English-speaking church in the City of Angels, and from there I became a Distinguished Professor at Samford University in Birmingham, AL, teaching creative writing, literature, and religion, and retired from there in 1996 to

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move to Virginia to be close to our son.”

“When we moved to Warrenton, Anne and I looked at all of the churches because we had a background in religion, but we didn’t feel quite at home, so we didn’t join a church for several years,” Killinger said. Anne ended up being diagnosed with cancer and spent many years doing chemotherapy. “During that time, we met a pastor at the hospital who had a church on Blantyre Road.” After Anne passed away in 2013, he ended up joining the church – Bethel United Methodist Church. “People at this church love each other and are very kind and thoughtful.

My counselor introduced me to Spiritual Care Support Ministries.”

Spiritual Care Support Ministries provides faith-based education, training, counseling, and spiritual support to those who are ill, dying, grieving, experiencing personal loss and those who journey with them. “I met my current wife Gloria there,” Killinger said. “At the time, she was living in Amissville and had recently lost her husband. We would drive up and look out over the Shenandoah Valley together. We got married and she moved in with me in Warrenton about five years ago.”

Killinger and Gloria still attend the Spiritual Care Support Ministries’ Spouse Loss support group. “I think of myself as a people person, having been a pastor, and written a lot of books, I have done a lot of counseling throughout the years,” Killinger said. “I feel that I have an opportunity to be there for a lot of people who may be suffering loss. I am always available to get to know someone and share my experiences with them.”

To this day, Killinger still keeps in touch with his students from all over the country, but especially from his time teaching at Vanderbilt University. “I have former students all over the country and some overseas I keep up with,” he said. “I enjoy being in touch with people. That really keeps me going.”

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perfect time to investigate expanding into online businesses. Although juggling both school and running a business can demand time from opposite directions, sometimes the two can build off each other, and both girls have maintained straight A’s throughout the experience.

Their business journeys started in an unlikely place: the music room of their home on the edge of Warrenton. What they grew up with as the room where they would unwind to their mother, Jordan, playing piano became the headquarters of Maureen’s Lilac Beauty and Grace’s Possum’s Pastries.

Their mother’s photography business was the sisters’ first exposure to the world of being an entrepreneur and something they admired, so it wasn’t out of left field when both girls turned to the entrepreneurial path for sharing their products. “For some personality types, being entrepreneurial is a great path,” says Maureen, and it created something that she loves doing and giving to people. “It was a bonding experience” for the girls when they would finish online classes and hop in Maureen’s car to ship orders or talk business over lunch. The driving force behind their entrepreneurial ventures carries different weight for each of the girls but business is “the common uniting force.”

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A STUMBLING BLOCK

After starting their businesses on Etsy and successfully growing sales over a few months, the seller platform shut Lilac Beauty and Possum’s Pastries down within two days after discovering the girls were minors. They lost almost their entire investment of effort overnight. Not only that, amid losing her Etsy shop, Maureen’s AP research class tasked students with writing a paper on a problem. She ended up building her paper around the question of how teenage entrepreneurs can increase selfbranding. The assignment allowed her to look at which platforms are friendly to young entrepreneurs, how to recuperate from damage to your business, and in the end wrote a 60-page paper. Beyond the research project came the question of what to do next with the loss of an algorithm promoting her products and no medium to sell them. Grace and Maureen thought of their customers’ needs—both human and horse—and decided to throw themselves into learning how to design a website suitable for housing their companies.

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Looks like we made it! and that is the blessing in and of itself.

2021 proved to be a year like a roller coaster ride at your favorite amusement park. We had lots of ups and downs, in and outs, vax no vax, open closed, mask no mask but through it all we checked off another year “post COVID”. Unemployment came down in the state of Virginia to almost pre pandemic levels of 2019 (based on September 2021 stats). The housing market was still very brisk but waned a bit in the last quarter due to inventory. Inflation jumped to 5.4% which is 2.4% higher than the last 4 years. Interest rates for home buying at the time of this writing were still hovering at around 3%, thats worth celebrating but will it last? Economic predictions and indicators have it moving towards 4.5 by beginning of 2022. Job growth is up 1.6%.

So with all this we are still on this ride in hopes that it will smooth out a little more in 2022, BUT WILL IT…?

A LOOK AHEAD It is impossible to predict the future but the past helps us understand what might be ahead so let’s look forward to what I hope is an improving 2022 that is going to still have some challenges. It’s safe to say that we are all a bit fatigue about how COVID-19 has and or will continue to effect us in the future and make no mistake it is still going to be and is still so much a part of many decisions that will effect ours lives. It has changed so much about how we think, work, live, play and view the world that it will have an impact on us for the rest of our lives just like 9/11 did, but as much as it changed how we thought and felt we will be resilient and we will take away the good, push away the negative, remember the bad so we can learn and grow stronger from it ( never forget the past because that shapes the future) and remain positive so that we can remain humankind.

As I said last year in my year end review WE NEED INVENTORY! That fact has not changed. The housing market started out behind the 8 ball so to speak with regards to demand and we are still behind.

I am sure you might have notice when you went to buy or sell last year we are at premium pricing and in some cases above where we were in 2006. And since I brought that up… let’s talk about the differences between then and now. People ask me all the time “OMG when is the crash going to happen?” The fear is that what goes up most come down and it is true that the real estate market can be seen as that roller coaster I mentioned earlier in that prices go up and prices go down and so does demand but how it happens and the speed at which it happens and the why are all factors in the final outcome. Most people today unlike in the early 2000’s have some kind of equity in their homes, largely due to tighter lending restrictions and market improvement and historical interest rates.

Americans overall built a good bit of wealth during the stay at home (think no child care, car maintenance and entertainment money was now in our savings accounts). Most homeowners are sitting in one of their best investments, there home with a lower interest rate. I know a lot of people may be wondering what about all the people that had a forbearance? The total number of people across the US that were in forbearance was about 1.6 million (thats nation wide) and that number is continuing to fall. Thanks to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) lenders are required to follow 3 steps before starting a foreclosure which include, the loan servicer must review a loss mitigation application submitted by the borrower that shows the borrowers financial picture to help the lender determine how to move

forward. Loan services must follow state and local laws to verify that the home has been abandoned before proceeding to foreclosure and they must make a diligent effort to contact the homeowner before going forward with any foreclosure. Most banks are willing to work with the borrower to make a loan modification if they can qualify.

I highly recommend that if you are in the rears on your mortgage and do not know what to do CALL YOUR LENDER FIRST, and if you have a trusted Realtor, reach out to them and see if maybe they can help sell your home if the equity is enough to get your entire mortgage paid off plus the forbearance interest and any other fees associated. Experience realtors are a great resource to help you and guide you. Your credit will thank you the sooner you reach out.

2022 will be challenged not only with inventory, but creating a domino effect allows movement in the housing industry and that is the renter invests in a home, the townhouse buyers move up, the single family move to bigger single families or the aging boomers move down to smaller, you see how this can bring about inventory? The challenge is this, with companies allowing stay at home workers, this means less moving for job transfer from state. Builders are struggling with supplies and price issues with everything from fixtures to garage doors, slowing down new construction which can drive that domino effect and with inflation getting worse, all this can lead to a slow down in the housing market and low inventories will remain a problem. I hear people say to me ,I would love to move but where will I go? New construction is paramount for loosening up this housing Jam. Housing economists are predicting new housing starts to be down almost 9%!

We need this number to be better so we can start that flow. The impact of the housing industry is huge to our economy. In Virginia alone it has supported 325,702 jobs and “51 billion” dollars to the states economy in 2020.

It is important to remain positive and to keep things moving in the right direction. I believe job growth will improve in Virginia about 2% and unemployment should land in the 3% range as we move forward in 2022. As long as inflation can be kept under control ( I am praying on that one) Virginia should remain strong! We have all weathered the storm of the past 2 years and we hold hope as we come into 2022 and have more gatherings of our loved ones and enjoy all the things we missed in 2020 that we will experience the euphoria of the roaring 20’s! Lets start 2022 with a positive thought of getting even more normal, more sense of security, more love in our hearts, more family and friends and more healing and appreciation for what we all have in this Great state of Virginia and this one and only United States of America. Stay strong Fauquier! Enjoy your freedoms, your loved ones, your health and your families! Cheers to 2022! *Statistics provided by the Virginia Association of REALTORS®

DAWN ARRUDA REALTOR® Dawn is always available to answer any Real Estate question. You can contact her at (540) 341-8933 or Dawn.Arruda@remax.net.

YOU ARE THE KEY TO MY SUCCESS! A Personal Message From Dawn Arruda RE/MAX Regency in Warrenton

As we wrap up another year of Real Estate in 2021, the word that comes to mind is Grateful!

Grateful for being able to enjoy my sons wedding. Grateful that my daughter was in that wedding (the importance of that some of you know). Grateful for my health (knock wood). Grateful for my amazing assistant who keeps the office running while I am running with my clients. Grateful for my career In Real Estate that brings me in front of so many awesome people and that truly energizes me. Grateful that I can give back to my community that I love. Grateful for every success this year not only at work but in my personal checklist. Grateful for all the people I worked with and look forward to working with In 2022.

Every year I am thankful for all of the wonderful journey’s that I take with my clients both buying and selling. But this year I have been truly grateful for all of you who shared in the joys, the achievements, celebrations, and even some scary personal events that impacted my life in ways I didn’t ever imagine. Through all of your journeys I was grateful that you shared in mine. I say it every year but it bears repeating, You are my success! And for that I thank you and I am so grateful to have served you in your real estate needs. Let’s hope that 2022 brings good health to all and a gratitude for life and happiness in our hearts! Always stay positive and get some vitamin D! It is good for the soul and the immune system.

From the bottom of my heart, Thank you very much.

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Maureen and Grace each researched, sourced ingredients, tested, and developed their own recipes. All their products are made by the girls themselves.

says, “I didn’t even know how they did it, just one day they came to me and said, we have websites.” They were able to salvage most of their customer base from the Etsy loss and have since flourished with the help of Instagram. Maureen has used Instagram’s reel feature to make short videos supporting fellow teenage entrepreneurs and promoting Lilac Beauty’s products, reeling in new customers when the videos go viral. Several have garnered over 100,000 views, and her Instagram has almost 5,000 followers.

Grace’s success shows in her sales; she has made $9,000 with 700 sales. It has all been organic growth, neither girl has ever paid for advertising. When it comes to marketing, operations, finance, and the like, the sisters do it all themselves. The two high schoolers are the sole people driving their thriving businesses while juggling the standard high school load of schoolwork, socialization, and crafting the future.

THE FUTURE

“Lilac Beauty helps people find joy in their skincare [and] … I want to provide people with something that makes them feel good about themselves,” Maureen says.

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to learn about skin care across cultures and bring that back to her business ventures. “I love that the more I learn, the more I can help other people learn,” Maureen raves.

Grace points out the learning she has done with time management to have space in her life for school, Possum’s Pastries, and horse riding. Grace has been riding for more than half of her life and has two horses of her own, Sember and Apple. Dressage, jumping, and tricks are just some of the things Grace does with her horses. Grace says her favorite place in the world is “on my horse’s back” because “something about riding my horse makes me feel so free.” Grace appreciates the control in her experiences with horses and how “[her] decisions have outcomes that reflect [her] choices.” Having an outlet in and connection to horses is what makes Grace appreciate all they have to offer. The same can be said of why she regularly donates to Colby’s Crew Rescue in Charlottesville, an organization focused on saving horses from slaughter. “It’s rewarding to know you’re helping animals in need,” Grace says.

DOING WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY

people feeling better with Lilac Beauty in their life, Mareen wants to see how far she can take it. She plans to take a gap year after graduating in Spring 2022 so she can focus on expanding the company by hopefully off sourcing the work using contracted companies with fulfillment centers to respectfully follow the product recipes. Lilac Beauty shines as a gateway into taking care of your skin and could see a future in stores or as part of another company, but Maureen would love to expand their client-base into those 20+ years old and see Lilac Beauty become its own entity as a name associated with healthy, organic, and natural skincare.

Maureen says she will “see what aligns with the ethics of the company and would make the greatest difference” when it comes to Lilac Beauty’s future. Her aspirations align with her love for “the minimalist way of living,” as her products are simply reliable and her plans stay true to her mission of making a difference. In terms of the greatest difference, Maureen dreams of traveling

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Lilac Beauty’s organic skincare products aren’t the only avenue through which the business has given Maureen the opportunity to help people. “I will get a lot of questions from teenagers on Instagram regarding how to start a business,” she shares. It’s not just about skincare, it’s about “[finding] something that you’re passionate about” and being able to “go for it.” Maureen enthuses, “I’m my happiest, best self when I’m running the business.” Looking ahead to her upcoming year dedicated to Lilac Beauty, she is testing the waters on hiring someone to help with marketing and is looking for mentors. She has developed “coffee curiosity talks'' in which she reaches out to entrepreneurs to connect over coffee through their mutual passion. Grace enjoys her time in the company of her family, Breyer the rescue cat, 10-year-old Skippy the loyal hen, and the rest of their animal crew. Between Grace using her talents to single handedly support causes she cares about and Maureen channeling her passion into a positive skincare revolution, Maureen sums it up by highlighting the importance to “go after and fully do what makes you happy.”

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Christmas at Maple Tree Farm The Leonard family continues its longstanding year-round agritainment business on the farm that has been home for four generations.

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by Patty Leonard and her family, celebrates its third holiday season this year. The season will feature their famous walk-through light show as well as fire pits, children’s crafts, sweet treats, hot drinks, and more. “The first year, we were still trying to get the word out,” Leonard said. “With COVID, it worked out that we did a Christmas activity that we could do outdoors so people could still social distance. Many people didn’t feel comfortable doing a traditional Christmas, but they were able to come here to sit around the campfire. We felt like we had an opportunity to bring families together.”

You may recognize the Leonard family name from their famous Haunted Hollow that they have been hosting since 2008 or from their original “agritainment” attraction, Cows ‘n Corn. “We started 21 years ago doing dairy farm tours and the corn maze at Cows ‘n Corn in Midland,” Patty said. “Fast forward to 13 years ago, our Haunted Hollow got too big for the Midland location, so we moved to Maple Tree Farm.”

Maple Tree Farm has been in the family since Patty’s family purchased it in 1961. “They were dairy farmers in Fairfax

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County,” Patty said, “When Dulles airport was being built, they were on Route 50 and they decided they needed to move to the country so this is the location they selected.

At that point, the farm was over 220 acres.

My whole family – my great grandfather, my grandparents, my parents, and my brother and I all lived on the farm together. I had a wonderful childhood, it was so amazing to be living in a multigenerational house.”

When Patty married her husband, also a dairy farmer, they purchased the farm in Midland where they hosted Haunted Hollow. “When COVID shut down everything we were doing at the Midland location, we got bold and decided to merge everything together. Christmas was my husband’s idea. He knew there was another season and another group of people that could enjoy the farms in a separate way from the Haunted Hollow.”

After coming up with this idea, the Leonard family set out to do their research.

They traveled all over – New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee – to visit farms that were hosting Christmas festivities onlocation. They visited farms that had drivethrough activities, walk-through activities, and more. “We saw how the experiences had brought our family together when we were traveling and doing our research.”

Patty and her husband have kept the business in the family. Their daughters, Sarah, Elizabeth, and Katy, all graduates of Liberty

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High School, have roles in the business.

“Two of the daughters live on the farm and they both participate,” Patty said, “Sarah does the agritainment full time with me for our school tours and the haunts. Elizabeth joins us and helps out on weekends. She’s a reading specialist in Prince William County. Katy lives in North Carolina is in hospitality and hotel management. She helps out as a consultant with the wording of our website and lets us bounce ideas off of her. She’s the tiebreaker.”

When you visit the farm, you are sure to run into a member of the family. “We have wonderful employees that we couldn’t do this without, but it’s all motivated and designed and developed by the family that’s right here. We take a lot of pride in that and we also enjoy it because, at the end of the

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day when people leave in the holiday spirit, the family has been here to do that. For us, it’s about working together with family.”

The Christmas activities were loosely inspired by their experiences as their girls got older. “We switched from doing gifts and presents to doing activities together,” Patty said. “We had done drive-through Christmas lights and we found that we had to take multiple cars and didn’t get to enjoy it together as a whole family. We felt that having a walk-through would allow families to experience things together.

The holiday experience at Maple Tree Farm includes a walkthrough almost a half-mile long with lights and music, a light show across the pond that is synchronized to music, a 24-foot Christmas tree, characters dressed up for guests to get photos taken with, and more. “We’re going to bring back the kids’ crafts this year, Patty said. “We’re

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also bringing back campfire sites so people can stay and enjoy the lights and the music.

We hope this will be another year that people can come and enjoy Christmas outside and hopefully make some special memories.”

When Maple Tree Farm isn’t all dressed up for the holidays, the family focuses their time on the beef cattle farm in Midland, where they have over 150 cattle. You can expect the agritainment at Maple Tree Farm all year-round, though, with their most popular attraction being their annual Haunted Hollow that includes a 20-minute walking trail through an abandoned farm, full of haunted barns, scenes & scares. Other entertainment includes Easter activities, Fall fun, and educational farm tours for schools.

They’ll also help you plan an event for just about any occasion, including birthday parties, family reunions, company picnics, ladies’ night out, or outdoor movie nights for large groups. The possibilities of outdoor activities are endless.

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It’s a busy busy busy time of year! But make sure to take time to enjoy the many holiday performances and activities for all ages your community has to offer. From Santa visits to light shows to parades to festivals, there’s plenty of holiday spirit in Fauquier County and nearby.

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✴ Marshall Christmas Parade SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 11 A.M. • MAIN STREET, MARSHALL FB: @MARSHALLPARADE

Start your morning off with Breakfast with Santa at the Marshall Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department and then grab a seat on Main Street for the parade

✴ Remington Christmas Parade

✴ Warrenton Christmas Parade

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 5 P.M. • REMINGTON FACEBOOK.COM/EVENTS/3066817060230320/

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 6 P.M. OLD TOWN WARRENTON FB: @WARRENTONCHRISTMASPARADE

The Remington Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department sponsors the parade, which features floats, bands, and more

The parade is back on Main Street this year, led by Santa in his horse and sleigh, and featuring lighted floats, bands, and kids and lots of holiday cheer! The parade will travel down Main Street from 5th past the Courthouse and down to Pelham Street. Christmas carols and the tree illumination at the Courthouse follow, then fireworks to usher in the season.

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Manassas Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker with Vadim Slatvitiskiy and Annabelle Luna

✴ Centre Company’s The Nutcracker SATURDAY-SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4-5 FAUQUIER HIGH SCHOOL 705 WATERLOO ROAD, WARRENTON ETIX.COM/TICKET/O/9056/CENTREPERFORMINGARTSCOMPANY

Centre Performing Arts Company presents their annual Nutcracker, featuring dance students from the Lasley Centre alongside special guests and renowned principal dancers Cory Stearns and Hee Seo of American Ballet Theatre. Stearns and Seo, who are usually on the Kennedy Center stage when performing in the area, will dance the roles of the Nutcracker Prince and the Sugar Plum Fairy – quite the holiday treat for Fauquier!

✴ Gift of the Magi, The Musical WEEKENDS THROUGH DECEMBER 12 FAUQUIER COMMUNITY THEATRE 4225 AIKEN DR., WARRENTON • FCTSTAGE.ORG

In this beautiful, heartwarming musical adaptation of O. Henry’s masterpiece, the setting is Christmas in New York in 1905. Della, a stunning young woman, strolls along, looking in store windows, a bit saddened that she only has $1.87 to spend on a gift for her husband, Jim. Down the street, Jim does likewise; wistfully knowing that the items in the stores that he would love to buy for Della are beyond his means.

✴ Fauquier Community Band Annual Holiday Concert MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 7 P.M. FAUQUIER HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, 705 WATERLOO ST., WARRENTON

Come enjoy classical and popular holiday favorites like “Sleigh Ride", "Winter Wonderland", and "Merry Christmas Darling" with the Fauquier Community Band led by Paul Hicks and Katie Bryant.

✴ Piedmont Symphony Orchestra & The Silver Tones Swing Band Holiday Concert SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12, 3 P.M. HIGHLAND SCHOOL CENTER FOR THE ARTS, 597 BROADVIEW AVENUE, WARRENTON PIEDMONTSYMPHONY.ORG

Join the PSO in their 25th Anniversary season as they collaborate with Warrenton’s Silver Tones Swing Band in a spectacular holiday concert. Hear your favorite festive tunes and hits from the era set to the energy of a swing band. Support the arts in Fauquier; tickets are available on the website.

✴ Roaring 20s NYE 2021 Bash with the Silver Tones Swing Band DECEMBER 31, 8 P.M. GLORIA’S, 92 MAIN STREET, #104, WARRENTON FACEBOOK.COM/EVENTS/767535757257061

This New Year’s Eve, step back in time with the Silver Tones Swing Band as they ring in 2022 in high fashion. Gloria’s quaint venue sets the stage for a sultry night of hot jazz in the speakeasy. Guests are invited to dress in elegant vintage 1920s attire.

Entertainment will be provided by the Silver Tones 14-piece Gatsby band, The Silver Belles vocal trio, and the Dixie Tones. Admission includes light hors d’oeuvres and desserts. A speakeasy cash bar will provide libations.

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✴ GumDrop Square OPENS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 5-8 P.M. (WITH A POSSIBLE PAUSE AS SANTA PARTICIPATES IN THE WARRENTON CHRISTMAS PARADE) FRIDAYS, DECEMBER 3-17, 5-8 P.M., SATURDAYS, DECEMBER 4 & 11, 10 A.M.-1 P.M., SAT DEC 18, 2 P.M.-5 P.M. GLORIA’S, 92 MAIN STREET, #204, WARRENTON OLDTOWNWARRENTON.ORG

GumDrop Square is a long-time Warrenton holiday tradition and photo-op for families. The visit provides a personal experience with Santa and a beautifully decorated backdrop including Christmas trees and a fireplace on the Gloria’s stage –the perfect spot to capture that traditional Santa photo. Experience Old Town Warrenton, who organizes GumDrop Square, made some adjustments to the 2020 event in the face of COVID-19 that they plan to keep this year. “Last year we needed to be socially distanced, and we thought hey, this really works well!” said Charity Furness, executive director of Experience Old Town Warrenton. Like last year, Santa will be on the Gloria’s stage, with the children sitting on a rug below, for their chat with Santa. “We found that the kids were a lot more comfortable with this setup and not so nervous.

After they speak to Santa, they have the option to sit with him or stand next to him for a photo, and the children respond well to this.” The event is free; bring your camera as there is not an event photographer.

Another highlight of a visit to GumDrop Square is Santa’s Secret Shop, where children can purchase $2 tickets to buy gifts for family and friends without parents looking over their shoulder. “Some kids come in and buy just for mom,” Charity said. “some come in and have a big list – mom, dad, aunts, dogs, and more!” The gifts come wrapped and ready, so they stay a secret. “The kids come out and they are so proud,” she shared. GumDrop Square has been around long enough to see parents that visited the shop in their younger years now bring their kids there as well. And what is the most popular gift the kids buy for their families? “Typically, the classic gifts include the coffee mug,” Charity laughed. “We try to offer a variety, from coffee mugs, hats, small toy cars, little dolls, coloring books, flashlights; we buy things kids would give to their parents. But that coffee mug is always a favorite!” The shop sells dog toys for your favorite pal as well, plus you can purchase handcrafted GumDrop Square ornaments by Warrenton’s Earth, Glaze, & Fire.

There will be plenty of parking in the South 5th Street parking lot.

“We offer GumDrop Square so families can come in, see Santa and take pictures, the kids can shop, and then parents can visit Main Street and shop local for the holidays,” Charity said. Donations to Experience Old Town Warrenton are encouraged.

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✴ Haymarket Christmas & Holiday Celebration

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 3 P.M. – 6 P.M. HAYMARKET TOWN HALL, 15000 WASHINGTON STREET, HAYMARKET TOWNOFHAYMARKET.ORG

Join the Town of Haymarket for their Annual Christmas and Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting! Cookie decorating, craft and gift bazaar, holiday carols, s'mores by the bonfire, and local food vendors are featured, and of course a visit by Santa! This event is free, and everyone is welcome.

✴ Bull Run Festival of Lights

✴ 75th Annual Greater Manassas Christmas Parade

THROUGH JANUARY 2 7700 BULL RUN DR, CENTREVILLE NOVAPARKS.COM/EVENTS/BULL-RUN-FESTIVAL-OF-LIGHTS

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 10 A.M. • OLD TOWN MANASSAS VISITMANASSAS.ORG

Load your family in the car for one of Northern Virginia’s favorite holiday activities. The route is 2.5 miles, illuminated by a wide array of holiday light displays. Be socially distant and drive the festival route from the comfort of your car; turn off your headlights and just follow the magical glow.

✴ Nights of Lights THROUGH JANUARY 9, 6-10 P.M. DAILY PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, MANASSAS VISITPWC.COM/EVENT/NIGHT-OF-LIGHTS-ON-THEFAIRGROUNDS/5274/

Nights of Lights features mesmerizing holiday light displays spanning over one mile and an interactive Christmas Village which features activities for the whole family. Visit the custom-designed Gingerbread Café featuring sweet treats, hot cocoa, hot apple cider, and s’mores kits for the fire pits.

✴ Merry Old Town Kick-Off & Tree Lighting

Santa arrives at the Manassas Depot on the VRE train shortly after 6 p.m. and after lighting the tree, he takes time to visit with the children. Free horse drawn carriage rides will round out the evening and continue every Sunday in December, and ice skating at the Harris Pavilion will be available throughout the season. Don’t miss the ever-popular Gingerbread House Contest!

✴ Christmas in Middleburg SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4 • HISTORIC MIDDLEBURG CHRISTMASINMIDDLEBURG.ORG, MCCSPTO.ORG/ BREAKFAST-WITH-SANTA

Begin the day in picturesque Middleburg at 8 a.m. with breakfast and pictures with Santa at the Middleburg Community Charter School. Make your way to Washington Street at 11 a.m. for the Middleburg Hunt Review as approximately 150 horses, riders in hunting attire and dozens of hounds come through the town in spectacular style. Keep your spot for the 2 p.m. Middleburg Christmas Parade featuring an assortment of floats, troops, and musical groups, antique fire trucks, all kinds of animals, and Santa, of course.

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✴ Prince William Little Theatre presents A Christmas Carol (Touring Version) DECEMBER 10-12 AND 17-19 HYLTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 10960 GEORGE MASON CIR, MANASSAS PWLT.ORG/CHRISTMASCAROL.HTML

The classic holiday story of the mean-spirited, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge comes to life in this cautionary tale about money and happiness.

✴ Manassas Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker DECEMBER 16-23 • HYLTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 10960 GEORGE MASON CIRCLE, MANASSAS • MANASSASBALLET. ORG

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 5:15 P.M., CONTINUING THROUGHOUT DECEMBER HISTORIC OLD TOWN MANASSAS VISITMANASSAS.ORG

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Parade-goers will line the streets of Manassas once again for the 75th Annual Greater Manassas Christmas Parade. Over 100 marching bands, floats, dancers, and more from local schools and groups will wind through Old Town to kick off the holiday season and mark the beginning of Merry Old Town.

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Manassas Ballet Theatre presents eight performances of everyone’s favorite holiday ballet. Sure to delight all ages, gorgeous sets and costumes plus live music by the Manassas Ballet Theatre orchestra set the backdrop for a great family tradition.

✴ Jolly Ol’ Confections (part of Manassas Merry Old Town) SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1 P.M. - 4 P.M. OLD TOWN MANASSAS VISITMANASSAS.ORG/EVENT/JOLLY-OL-CONFECTIONS-4/

The 5th annual Jolly Ol’ Confections brings Old Town Manassas to life with holiday treats for the whole family. Guests can visit the multiple participating shops in Historic Downtown Manassas and enjoy unlimited samples of desserts created by local restaurants and, for the first time, amateur bakers. Then vote for your favorite! Tickets are $10, and treats are available while supplies last.

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he chill, hustle and bustle of the Christmas season is fast approaching! It is with the greatest pleasure that the Warrenton Chorale is back and ready to help usher in the happy, joyous feelings this time of year evokes. Led by Dr. John Maerhofer, the chorale will present its annual “Christmas in Music” performance this year with a mixture of sacred and secular pieces that will bring back fond memories of yesteryear. You will hear several selections from Handel’s “Messiah”, “Sanctus” by Craig Courtney, “The First Noel”, “Carol of the Bells”, and “Sleigh Ride” by Leroy Anderson, just to name a few. Your Christmas mood will be set. There will be a favorite for everyone!

For nearly 70 years, the Warrenton Chorale has been a part of the fabric of Warrenton life. It began in 1953 under Dick March as an informal group of choir members from various town churches who gathered and presented a small cantata for the townspeople. When March moved from the Warrenton area, the baton fell to Barbara Rogers Stinson who directed and grew the organization for many, many years. Under her leadership the Chorale grew to over one hundred participants. The Christmas performance was so looked forward to each year that the concerts became a fixture on everyone's calendars, not to be missed during the holiday season.

The chorale is made up of adults and young adults and is a non-auditioned choir.

All are welcomed. The chorale is truly a family that enjoys being together and making music. Children are always part of the holiday performances. The magical sounds they produce lighten our hearts and

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rid us of our worries. This year we are proud to present the honor choir from P.B. Smith Elementary School, whose cheerful voices will surely please the audiences.

The Warrenton Chorale is a 501(c) 3 non-profit governed by a Board of Directors.

We have an outreach program that we will be starting up again once the grip of the pandemic loosens and allows us to venture out into the community once again. We will visit assisted living homes throughout the area hoping to entertain and brighten the lives of the residents. warrentonchorale.org

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021 is drawing to a close and the holidays are upon us. String the lights and make the eggnog. Spend time with family and friends. Catch your breath before welcoming in the New Year. If the season includes time to spend watching holiday favorites or a few stolen moments to relax and read a book or two, look no further than your local library for the perfect movie or book.

Binge on Holiday Favorites

If your holiday traditions include a family movie night or two, check out a Movie Marathon set from the library. Each set includes several movies – all around a theme, like romance, comedy, mystery or – you guessed it – the holidays! Choose from three “Deck the Halls” movie marathon sets composed of classics like How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Home Alone, A Christmas Carol, and Joyeux Noel. Search the catalog for “movie marathon” to find the one right for you.

Beyond the library’s shelves, your library card provides access to Kanopy, a streaming service with over 30,000+ ad-free films, documentaries and TV series. Stream anytime, anywhere from your desktop, TV or tablet. Young viewers can choose from titles like Mister Rogers, Captain Fantastic and I Am Big Bird, to name only a few. It’s perfect for the curious, the adventurous, and anyone who wants to take a break from the multiplex. Access Kanopy at fauquierlibrary.org/digital.

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If you have a few quiet moments this holiday season to pick up a book, Jennifer Schultz-Angoli, Collection Services Development Librarian, suggests a few new to the shelves that are sure to please.

A HOLLY JOLLY DIWALI

by Sonya Lalli

Niki has always had a stable and predictable life, but after being laid off, she makes a last-minute decision to attend her friend's wedding in India, right during the Diwali season. Perfect for readers who want fabulous descriptions of festivities, weddings, and food, as well as those looking for humor and stories about dramatic life changes.

THE CHRISTMAS BOOKSHOP

by Jenny Colgan

When Carmen loses her job (just before the holidays!), she must move in with her sister and take a job at the local bookstore in desperate need of help right before the Christmas sales rush. If you enjoy Christmas romances or stories set in Scotland, this might be your next favorite Christmas read.

THE MATZAH BALL

by Jean Meltzer

Rachel is in big trouble. Her Orthodox Jewish parents don’t know about her career as an author of Christmas romances and her publisher has issued an ultimatum: write a Hanukkah romance for a change of pace, or lose her contract. A chance meeting with a former summer camp enemy while volunteering at a New York City Hanukkah party provides inspiration. If you enjoy stories with lots of hijinks and humor (and a sweet ending), put this on your list.

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by Lynn Austin

When best friends Audrey and Eve discover that their boys are obsessed with every toy in the Sears Christmas Wish Book, they decide that they must teach them the true meaning of Christmas through service and acts of kindness through their "Wise Men Project".

Set in 1951, this postwar nostalgic read is perfect for those who want a historical holiday read with Christian/inspirational elements.

YOU MAKE IT FEEL LIKE CHRISTMAS/ROCKIN' AROUND THAT CHRISTMAS TREE/THE WISH

by Donna Hill and Francis Ray

These three novellas are great for readers who want family drama, romance, and stories about second chances.

Holiday Fun For Children

Library shelves are chocked full of holiday stories for young readers too. With so many choices, it can be hard to decide (and let’s face it, there are a lot of other holiday dilemmas to tackle, like whether to forage for a live tree or hang the tinsel from an artificial one). Check out one of these staff favorites for children or stop by the reference desk at your local branch for additional suggestions.

THE CHRISTMAS MIRACLE OF JONATHAN TOOMEY by Susan Wojciechowski; illustrated by

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This is one of my favorites to share with the whole family. A very sad and grumpy woodcarver, Jonathan Toomey, is transformed by a young boy, his widowed mother and the miracle of Christmas. Thanks to the rich illustrations you can almost smell the freshly

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SNOWMEN AT CHRISTMAS

THE TREE THAT’S MEANT TO BE

This wonderfully illustrated book brings to life a boy’s imagination of how snowmen celebrate Christmas while people are asleep in their beds. Its rhyming narrative and pictures of snowmen celebrations will forever change how your children think about snowmen. This book may even help you convince your children to join you outside to build their own snowmen this winter. – Christina, Warrenton Central Library

by Yuval Zommer

This sweet book shares the inspiring story of a fir tree that does not grow big and tall like the others and is not chosen by any families looking for a "perfect" Christmas tree. Ultimately, the fir tree finds its purpose within the forest and becomes the tree it's meant to be. The message of embracing who you are resonates with me. The illustrations are gorgeous, celebrating nature; the final illustration of the book is my favorite. – Julia, Bealeton Branch Library baked molasses cookies, so you might want to have those already baked! – Nancy, Warrenton Central Library

PICK A PINE TREE

by Patricia Toht; illustrated by Jarvis

In this picture book, a family selects a pine tree from a tree lot and goes about the task of turning it into their beautiful Christmas tree. I love the book’s rhyme scheme and its illustrations that remind me of the Little Golden Books I read as a child. The double-page spread showing the fully decorated tree at the end is a

BEAR STAYS UP FOR CHRISTMAS

by Karma Wilson; illustrated by Jane Chapman

In this playful and sweet picture book, a variety of woodland animals gather to help their friend Bear stay awake on Christmas instead of missing it as he usually does due to hibernation. Demonstrating the value of teamwork, each animal has a job to do to prepare for the celebration. I especially love how the book highlights the importance of inclusion and togetherness, as the characters make sure everyone gets to celebrate the holiday. – Melissa, Warrenton Central Library

by Caralyn Buehner; illustrated by Mark Buehner

LITTLE ROBIN'S CHRISTMAS

by Jan Fearnley

Although a Christmas favorite, the message of this book is perfect for any season. Little Robin is prepared for the cold nights of winter, with his seven vests, but as he ventures out each day he gives them away, one by one, to shivering animals in need.

With his last vest gone, Little Robin huddles on a snowy roof as night falls. While there, he is scooped up by a special person, taken in a sleigh to a warm house, and rewarded for his kindness. While children may receive many gifts at this time of the year, Little Robin quietly shows that giving can bring more joy than receiving. A timeless message for all of us. – Deborah, John Marshall Branch Library Best wishes for a safe and joyous holiday season!

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To melt white chocolate: White chocolate does not melt the same way as regular chocolate.

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¾ cup allpurpose flour ¾ cup corn starch 1 stick cold butter (cut into chunks) Decoration White chocolate (about 1 cup discs, chips or coarsely chopped chunks) Crushed candy canes or other peppermint candy (about 1 cup)

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OHN SCOTT PAYNE as a USMC Cadet, 1862-1866

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s the clouds of civil war began to gather, Southerners at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point – including cadets, instructors and staff – had to choose whether to remain serving the Union, or to join the Confederate cause.

The question was particularly difficult for those already serving in the Union army, notably Virginians Robert E. Lee (Class of 1829, and superintendent of the USMA from 1852-55), T.J. “Stonewall” Jackson (1846) and J. E.B. Stuart (1854). They resigned their U.S. Army commissions to lead the Confederate forces.

Some Southerners at the USMA went on to fight for the North, but it was unlikely that any would be entering the Academy after the start of the war – especially any former Confederates. But it did happen.

Warrenton native John Scott Payne (1844-1895), entered the USMA in 1862 after serving as an enlisted man in the Confederate Army. He went on to graduate in 1866, and had an exciting career as a cavalry officer in the American West, fighting in the Indian Wars.

The son of Arthur Alexander Morson Payne (1804-1868), John Scott Payne was the halfbrother of William H. F. Payne (1830-1904), who led Fauquier County’s Black Horse Cavalry and rose to the rank of general in the Confederate Army.

In April 1861, John S. Payne enlisted as a private in Co. H, 4th Virginia Cavalry, and by October 4, was serving on picket duty at Pohick Church. On Dec. 15, he was detailed back to Warrenton, serving under the Quartermaster.

In early 1862, Payne left Virginia to join his father in Missouri. While it is unclear why he changed allegiances, Payne received an appointment to the USMA from Missouri leaders, matriculating in the fall of 1862.

According to the Twenty-Seventh Annual Reunion of the Association

of the Graduates of the United States Military Academy (1896), “John Scott Payne entered the Military Academy under particular conditions and at a trying time. A Virginian by birth, reared in the tenets and imbued with most of the traditions of Fauquier County, it was perhaps remarkable that he should have been sent to West Point.

He was walking post, a plebe sentry, while two hostile armies were in alternate occupation of the streets of his native Warrenton.

“He was handicapped from the start. Accepting his appointment and education at the hands of the National Government, he was believed, by not a few, to be more than half in sympathy with the cause of the Confederacy.

“Without attaining high rank in any particular study, Payne was skilled in oratory and argument, which in a young man impetuous in speech and not always sound in judgment, proved dangerous possessions. Either in the section room or class debate, Payne was frequently in hot water. His undisputed talent helped no whit in his class standing.

He was graduated in 1866.”

After West Point

Payne was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Fifth U.S. Cavalry, and was stationed in Alabama and Tennessee during Reconstruction. He was promoted to first lieutenant in May 1867, but impulsively resigned his commission in September 1868 to practice law in Knoxville, Tennessee.

He also edited two Tennessee newspapers, the Rogersville Journal and the Knoxville Daily Whig and Register from 1870-71.

Between 1871 and 1873, he served as commissioner for the U.S. Circuit Court, District of East Tennessee. It was during this time he married Lucy Alexander (1849-1911), daughter of a Knoxville judge.

Tiring of civilian life, Payne petitioned and received a presidential intercession, and was appointed a second lieutenant

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Above: Drawing of the field expedient fortifications at Milk Creek, as published in Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper in December 1879. The wounded Capt.

John Scott Payne is seen in the center of the drawing. Right: DOUGLAS NICAAGAT “Jack.” Ute Sub-chief at the Battle of Milk Creek.

in the Sixth U.S. Cavalry in February 1873.

Indian Wars

Payne spent the rest of his military career on frontier duty, stationed at forts in the Colorado Territory and Kansas. He also participated in expeditions into Texas, fighting Indians on the Red River, and in 1875, was assigned to his old unit, the Fifth Cavalry.

Promoted to captain, he served in the Arizona Territory, and in late 1876, commanded Co. F of the Fifth Cavalry on the Big Horn and Yellowstone expeditions.

But his most critical duty was to come in September 1879, when Co. F was stationed at Fort Steele, Wyoming, and was sent to quell an uprising at the White River, Colorado Ute Indian Reservation.

The problems at White River began when Nathan C. Meeker was appointed the agent at the reservation.

Ignorant of Ute ways, Meeker strictly enforced the government edict to convert the Indians – who had spent millennia as hunters and gatherers – into productive farmers, and to limit their reliance on their horses.

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Douglas Nicaagat, a partApache sub-chief known as “Jack.” Apprehensive and feeling threatened by the Utes, Meeker sent a courier to Fort Steele asking for armed assistance.

On Sept. 21, four cavalry companies consisting of 175 men and 25 supply wagons under the command of Maj. Thomas T. Thornburg set out from Fort Steele for the White River Agency, 180 miles away. Leading Co. F was Capt. John S. Payne.

By Sept. 25, the column was about 18 miles from the reservation. They were met by Chief Jack, who warned Thornburg that entering the reservation would be a violation of their treaty. A series of muddled communications followed.

The negotiations stalled, and the Utes were certain that they were going to be attacked by the full Army force.

On Sept. 29, Thornburg set out with a detail of four officers and two scouts, headed to the reservation for a peace conference. The wagons and the rest of his command remained two miles behind him.

As the detail passed through a narrow passage at Milk Creek, they were attacked from both sides, and Thornburg was killed.

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an all-out conflict, Utes at the reservation killed Meeker and ten of his workers, and kidnapped Meeker’s wife and daughter.

Capt. Payne’s actions, as described in the 27th Annual Reunion: “The troops looked to Payne for leadership in their hour of peril, and were not disappointed.

Skillfully withdrawing the wagon train, the new commander posted his little squadron to fight on foot, and although many gallant soldiers received their death blow, and he himself was twice wounded in the furious action that followed, he succeeded in beating off the attack, and holding his savage foe at a respectful distance.

Then followed a seven days’ siege, dramatic in its incidents of heroism and suffering: the scorching heat from the burning wagons, the slaughter of the horses of the entire command, the days of glaring sun and maddening thirst, the nights of ceaseless vigilance , and the daring sallies for water for the wounded.

The Utes had not completely surrounded the trapped soldiers, and during the night, messengers slipped through to send for help. On Oct. 2, thirty-five “Buffalo Soldiers” – African American troops of Co. D, 9th Cavalry from Fort Lewis, Colorado led by Capt.

Francis Dodge, broke through the Ute lines to reinforce the beleaguered soldiers.

Finally, on Oct. 5, about 250 soldiers of the Fifth Cavalry under Col. Wesley Merritt completed the 170 mile trek from Fort D. A. Russell, Colorado, to join the fight. They quickly overpowered the Utes, forcing them to surrender.

Army casualties were 13 soldiers killed and 43 wounded; Ute losses were estimated at 37 killed during the battle and the Meeker incident. The U.S. Government imprisoned several of the Ute leaders, and in 1881 the tribe was moved from White River to a new reservation in the Utah desert.

Return to civilian life

Capt. Payne was recognized for his role in the battle, and was promoted to the rank of Major. But his health began to fail, and he retired from active service in the U.S. Army in 1886.

As reported in the 27th Annual Reunion: “The evening of his eventful life was spent within view of the wooded heights of Warrenton until he was called to Washington as a member of the Board of Pension Appeals. At home, surrounded by congenial friends, and in the sweet companionship of the wife and children to whom he was devotedly attached, he spent two years in well won peace and content.

On Dec. 15, 1895, he passed away, and was laid to rest, as he had asked, among the graves of his ancestors in the Warrenton Cemetery, beneath the shadows of the Virginia hills he had loved so long and well.”

Maj. Payne was survived by his wife Lucy, and children Laura Rollins Payne Mangum (1873-1956) and Arthur Alexander Payne (1883-1968).

Beneath his name and years on his gravestone are listed his proudest attainments, “United States Military Academy 1866, Major 5th Cavalry, U.S. Army.”

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remembering living and growing up in

fauquier county

Fauquier County is a special place, with its history, close knit community, and generations of families growing up here. Please enjoy this look back!

I remember the county when the highways were two-lane and the population was about 35,000. I used to hitchhike from Bealeton to Morrisville some evenings to play guitar with my friend William Embrey and sometimes there was as much as 5-10 minutes between cars on Route 17.

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This is Homecoming at the Presbyterian Church in Goldvein. That’s me with my adoptive mother Nora Holmes Jett.

–Patricia (Patsy) Jett Bowen

Three kids in Marshall in the 1950s: my uncle Cougar McGuinn, my sister Jo Baker, and me. This was taken on the back steps of our old run down house next to the tracks on Route 55 leaving Marshall going toward The Plains.

–Gwen Abernathy Odom

SCOTT’S ROAD, MARSHALL, MARCH 1960 SNOWSTORM – W E N D Y E M E RY

The year was 1960-something. There I am with classic short short bangs and a snowsuit with string mittens!

Notice there was no address on the mailbox. Letters would just have our name and Warrenton Va on them... no route, no street, no zip code. –Robin Tebben

From about 1986, this occasion was Trooper Baber's retirement party at Ben and Mary's Steak House in Warrenton. L-R Sheriff Luther Cox, Tpr. Charlie Baber, Game Warden Sgt. Gordon Wilkes, Tpr. Lou Wetzel, VSP Sgt. Jim Ogburn, and Capt. Ronnie Stalls of the Fauquier Sheriff's Office.- Jeff Crane

Do you have memories and photos of growing up in Fauquier County? Or a “Do you remember?” question?

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