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Things don’t get much hotter than lava, and about 3,000 people got to experience that heat firsthand in May at the inaugural Lava Music Festival, held at the Suffolk Executive Airport.
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A hot commodity Considering just how cold things got here in Suffolk last winter, you won’t find me complaining about the heat this year. Yes, we’ve had temperatures (at least, as adjusted by the humidity and reflected in the dreaded “feels-like” scale) above 100 degrees, but it’s summer, after all, and we do live in Tidewater, Va., a place where even the Native Americans were waiting on the shores of the James River, hoping Capt. John Smith had brought window-unit air conditioners with him across the Atlantic Ocean. Complaining about the heat doesn’t make fall get here any quicker, and it only makes Mom and Dad even crankier than usual. So turn on a fan, grab a cold glass of lemonade and join us in the celebration of heat that is this edition of Suffolk Living magazine. Summer got off to a sizzling early start back in May, when the firstever Lava Music Festival came to town, bringing along more than 10 hours of music and fun for thousands of people to enjoy the frivolity at the Suffolk Executive Airport. You’ll see photos from the event, along with a breakdown of what you missed if you weren’t there, starting on Page 14. Here’s a tip: Don’t miss it next year. Another Suffolk event known for its heat is National Night Out, which always seems to take place on the hottest evening of the year. Notwithstanding the heat, this is another don’t-miss event, especially for folks who have a desire to help their neighborhoods work with police to fight crime. For more information about the Aug. 4 citywide party, see Page 16. We could hardly put together a magazine centered on the fire and heat themes without stopping at the fire department, and in this edition we get to know some of the leaders of Suffolk’s four volunteer departments, which comprise men and women who get far too little credit for all the hard work they put into the “job” of keeping Suffolk safe. And finally, it’s been said that some like it hot. Cynthia Quesenberry takes things to a completely different level, though, when she fires up the kiln to work on her unusual and arresting glass art. If you think 95 degrees is hot, just be glad it’s not hot enough here to melt glass — at least, not until sometime in August. We hope you’ll enjoy this edition of Suffolk Living magazine and that you were able to get it (dare I say it?) when it was hot off the press. God bless, Res Spears, Editor
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TAste of Suffolk Saturday September 12 Taste of Suffolk is back in Downtown Suffolk for the ninth year. This annual street festival will span Main Street from Finney Avenue to Washington Street. Enjoy specialty food items from Suffolk restaurants and see all the goods and services the crafters, vendors and merchants have to offer. Taste of Suffolk has something for the whole family, with an expanded children's area and live bands. Enjoy a petting zoo, contests and games, and a new vehicle exhibition. The event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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what to do Ongoing July 25-Sept. 4
The Suffolk Art Gallery will host a new exhibit, “Please Touch the Art,” at the Suffolk Art Gallery, located at 118 Bosley Ave. The exhibition features the work of Hillsborough artist Sally Barker, creator of The Barker Code, a system of color and texture pairings in fabric that enable the blind to enjoy works of art. Visitors will be able to touch the recreations of masterpieces to experience them afresh. During the same period, the Suffolk Art League also will present a 20-year retrospective of the art of Corinne Lilyard-Mitchell, a Tidewater Community College art professor and winner of the SAL’s annual juried exhibition in 2014. Lilyard-Mitchell’s exhibition will include a collection of paintings and works on paper completed since 1995. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. For more information about either exhibit, call 514-7284. Friday July 17
Join your neighbors at Constant's Wharf Park & Marina, located at 100 E. Constance Road, for the TGIF Summer Concert Series. Enjoy this free and family-friendly event in the park, as Jacks Flats plays a variety of hits and kids enjoy the children's area. The event lasts from 6 to 9:30 p.m. For more information, call 514-7267. Saturday July 25
The Suffolk Art League will hold a workshop for ages 13 and up on how to make a stoneware Tiki-head figure that can be used as a lantern or just for decoration. Participants can use some of the many adornments and decorations to make their figures unique. Following the workshop, which lasts from 10 a.m. to noon and features Linda G. Bunch as instructor, the figures will be fired and returned to the Suffolk Art Gallery for pick-up. Riddick’s Folly House Museum, located at 510 N. Main St., will host an American Girl Program, “Meet Samantha Parkington,” at 10 and 11:30 a.m. and 1 and 2:30 p.m. The event is free, but space is limited, and reservations are required. The museum will give away a doll to one of those attending. For reservations or more information, call 934-0822. Friday July 31
The Bethlehem Ruritan Club will hold a Ruritan Jam from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the
Bethlehem Ruritan Community Center, located at 140 Manning Road. Bringing an evening of country, gospel and oldies will be the Country Ravens Band, along with Garland Abbott and Friends. There is no admission charge, but donations for the band are encouraged, and refreshments are available. For more information, call 6175955. Join your neighbors at Bennett’s Creek Park, located at 3000 Bennett’s Creek Park Road, for the TGIF Summer Concert Series. Enjoy this free and family-friendly event in the park, as The Deloreans play a variety of hits and kids enjoy the children's area. The event lasts from 6 to 9:30 p.m. For more information, call 514-7267. Tuesday August 4
Help bring back a sense of nostalgia and feeling of safety and security by getting involved in National Night Out — a night when citizens of Suffolk are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for a drug- and crime-prevention event. The kickoff ceremony will take place at the Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Motorcade tours will depart for various neighborhoods across Suffolk's 430 square miles immediately following the ceremony. For more information, visit www.suffolknno.org. Friday August 7
Join your neighbors at Bennett’s Creek Park, located at 3000 Bennett’s Creek Park Road, for the TGIF Summer Concert Series. Enjoy this free and family-friendly event in the park, as the Joe Gosman Band plays a variety of hits and kids enjoy the children's area. The event lasts from 6 to 9:30 p.m. For more information, call 514-7267. Aug. 6-Sept. 4
The Suffolk Division of Tourism is partnering with the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts to present “Read Between The Lines,” an open-themed, juried exhibition on display at the SCCA from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. This exhibit is being held in conjunction with the Second Annual Suffolk Mystery Author’s Festival, scheduled for Aug. 22, at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. August 10-14
The Suffolk Art League will hold art camps in two age-divided sessions from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Suffolk Art Gallery, 118 Bosley Ave. Instructor Sandee Darden will help students explore different
materials and methods of making art. There will be plenty of fun things to do, and daily snacks will be provided. Registration by Aug. 3 is $45 for SAL members and $50 for non-members. For more information, call 925-0448. Friday August 14
Join your neighbors at Bennett’s Creek Park, located at 3000 Bennett’s Creek Park Road, for the TGIF Summer Concert Series. Enjoy this free and family-friendly event in the park, as the Wesley Spangler Band plays a variety of hits and kids enjoy the children's area. The event lasts from 6 to 9:30 p.m. For more information, call 514-7267. Friday August 21
Join your neighbors at Bennett’s Creek Park, located at 3000 Bennett’s Creek Park Road, for the TGIF Summer Concert Series. Enjoy this free and family-friendly event in the park, as The Tidewater Drive Band plays a variety of hits and kids enjoy the children's area. The event lasts from 6 to 9:30 p.m. For more information, call 514-7267. Saturday August 22
The Suffolk Division of Tourism, the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts and the Suffolk Public Library are teaming up again to follow up on last year’s successful event for mystery lovers. The second annual Mystery Authors’ Festival will be held from noon to 6 p.m. at the SCCA, located at 110 W. Finney Ave. Multiple best-selling mystery and romance authors will be in attendance, signing their books and participating in moderated panel discussions. There will also be workshops, light refreshments and door prizes, as well as readings throughout the day. There is no fee to attend, but those who RSVP to kkelley@suffolkva.us by Aug. 19 will be entered into a drawing for a Mystery Prize Pack valued at $500. For more information, search for Suffolk Mystery Authors Festival on Facebook. Friday August 28
The Bethlehem Ruritan Club will hold a Ruritan Jam from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Bethlehem Ruritan Community Center, located at 140 Manning Road. Bringing an evening of country, gospel and oldies will be the Desert Dust Band, along with B.J. Norwood and Friends. There is no admission charge, but donations for the band are encouraged, and refreshments are available. For more information, call 617-5955.
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Pilates: The Missing Link for Back Pain Sufferers? Âş v ĂžÂœĂ•Ă€ ĂƒÂŤÂˆÂ˜i ÂˆĂƒ ˆ˜y iĂ?ˆLÂ?Ăž ĂƒĂŒÂˆvv >ĂŒ Îä] ĂžÂœĂ• >Ă€i ÂœÂ?`° v ÂˆĂŒ ÂˆĂƒ VÂœÂ“ÂŤÂ?iĂŒiÂ?Ăž y iĂ?ˆLÂ?i >ĂŒ ĂˆĂ¤] ĂžÂœĂ• >Ă€i ĂžÂœĂ•Â˜}° ~ Joseph Pilates
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National Night Out is on fire story by Tracy Agnew file photography
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ere’s a riddle for you: What date is always the hottest of the summer in Suffolk? Answer: The date on which National Night Out falls. Just as a heads-up, that’s Aug. 4 this year. And it’s not hot only because our little slice of the globe always seems to be on fire that evening. There are also grills firing up across the city and the fire in the souls of local residents who want to help their community become a safer place to live. The national event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch is big stuff here locally, where citizens of all ages, races and neighborhoods come together with city officials to show solidarity against crime. A neighborhood criminals perceive as active and engaged is less likely
to become a target for crime, and that’s the idea behind National Night Out. Folks are encouraged to lock their doors, turn on their porch lights and get to know their neighbors and the law enforcement officers who serve their area, who visit each celebration. The event takes a lot of different forms in Suffolk, from a few neighbors sitting around in a front yard eating ice cream to large gatherings combining several communities and welcoming thousands of visitors with lots of activities. So get ready for a good time on Aug. 4, but remember the primary purpose is to help prevent crime in your community. To find the National Night Out party nearest you is, visit www.suffolknno.com. ←
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Clockwise from above: Steven and Wanda Rountree on the road to the Outer Banks; Avery Brecke and Kendall Fairlie at the Eclipse Fourth of July parade; Patricia Abraham and a friend in Playa del Carmen, Mexico; Peyton Elizabeth James at the Suffolk Visitor Center; Chad and Chloe Hughes on Independence Day; and Christopher Hearn Sr., Christopher Hearn Jr., Christopher R. Hearn and Kristen Hearn.
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t o t H ff a u t s AVA L est F
story by Tracy Agnew & R.E. Spears III photography by R.E. Spears III
They came with hula hoops and bubble guns, lawn chairs and blankets and the eager anticipation of enjoying more than 10 hours of music on two stages. More than 3,000 people turned out for Suffolk’s inaugural indie-rock music festival, and the reports from all involved — fans, bands, vendors, event organizers and city officials, alike — suggest that the event was a hit. Event organizers and city leaders say they’re pleased with the first-ever LAVA Music Festival, which took place in Suffolk on May 16. The one-day indie rock event at the Suffolk Executive Airport featured 10 bands on two different stages throughout the day. Activities for all ages attracted plenty of families to the event, which had a little more than 3,000 people in attendance, said creative director Josh Coplon. “Basically, it was a pretty perfect day,” Coplon said. “We were really fortunate with the weather. We got a lot of really positive feedback, and we heard some great constructive criticism.” Coplon said folks loved the bands and the activities for kids, such as the rock wall and the free video arcade. “All the bands were just incredible,” Coplon said. “The kids were stoked with the rock wall.” There was also a human foosball arena and a ```life-size game of beer pong, renamed “water pong” for the family event. The constructive criticism included suggestions like more shaded areas and water stations for next year’s event. “It was a beautiful day,” Coplon said. “We couldn’t have asked for anything better. The crowd was amazing, and we couldn’t have asked for anything better.” Melanie Maluto of Chesapeake said she won tickets to the festival and had enjoyed the day in Suffolk with her boyfriend. “This was awesome,” she said. “I would really love for it to grow.” Maluto echoed the suggestions of others in saying she’d especially like to see the next iteration of LAVA to include a camping option. “I would love to se it as a two-day festival,” she told a vendor. “I would love to not have to drive back to Chesapeake tonight.” Coplon said he’s working toward a two-day festival, with on-site camping, for next year. “It’s not confirmed yet, but that’s the current goal,” he said. “There will be a LAVA 2016 for sure.” Suffolk Economic Development Director Kevin Hughes, whose purview includes the airport where the event was held, said he was impressed with the event.
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The inaugural Lava Music Festival brought more than 3,000 people to the Suffolk Executive Airport in May to see indie rock bands play more than 10 hours of music on two different stages. There were games, activities and specialty food and drink options, as well, but the big draw was the music. Organizers have said they are already making plans to amp things up next year.
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LAVA continued from page 16
“I think it has a great opportunity for growth,” he said. “We’ve started conversations already with the two groups that produced it to see if it can come back next year.” He said the admissions tax on ticket sales, hotel stays for a number of people — including the bands — and other incidentals like meals and gas sales in town affected the city’s economic outlook positively. “It provided an opportunity that didn’t exist without the festival, so that’s really a positive thing,” he said. Hughes also added the festival is one of the first big forays into an effort to make better use of the festival site, where the Suffolk Peanut Festival is held but which is unused for most of the year. “It has some real positives for us,” Hughes said. “When I saw the LAVA Festival, I was thinking long-term: ‘How do we maximize this space and bring more groups like this?’” ←
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Fused in the fire story by Tracy Agnew photography by R.E. Spears III
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“The color, the way the light comes through it, it inspires me a lot.”
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“It’s inspiring to me because of the way it turns out and the way it performs in the kiln,” she said. Working with such high heat can be very dangerous, as are a lot of art processes. Quesenberry has been burned a few times, but not seriously. “I am very careful working with the torch and handling hot glass,” she said, noting she gets cut more often than burned. “Working with the materials and the equipment requires a great deal of respect, especially for personal safety and the safety of the surroundings of the studio.” Kilns must be attended closely and ventilated properly after use, Quesenberry said. Combustible materials are prohibited anywhere near the kiln. The safety concerns don’t stop kids from also enjoying glass fusion art, added Quesenberry, who teaches art at the Renaissance School of the Arts. “Once they learn how to cut a piece of glass, they just can’t stand it — they have to keep cutting,” she said of her students. “Teaching has brought me out of the rut of glass fusing. They even give me ideas and inspire me to take a project on.” Glass fusing isn’t for everyone or even every artist. Even Quesenberry has to take a break sometimes for her other artistic passions — clay, which requires kiln temperatures even hotter than glass to set, and printmaking. “There are so many creative people out there,” Quesenberry said. “The variety of glass you can use to make things is so much fun.” ←
Cindy Quesenberry, above, shows off the inside of one of her smaller kilns in the studio attached to her home. At left is a piece she created for a "Fahrenheit 451"-themed show at the Suffolk Art Gallery. Opposite page, top, Quesenberry demonstrates how she uses tiny pieces of colored glass to make rods of glass that she will cut into shapes for a project. Opposite page, left photo, Quesenberry shows off a piece of cut glass she's currently using for a commissioned project. Opposite page, right, one of her finished pieces hanging on a window. Do you see the face?
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he curtain is down on the solar light show, but another is about to rise on a magnificent display of fire and color. The band plays on. The crowd anticipates its last song, knowing that will signal the beginning of the first act. Murmurs of excitement. Swatting mosquitoes. Squeezing mustard onto hotdogs. Checking watches. What time is it? 8:57. EEEEEEEEEEEEE BOOM! The show has begun. Flashes of red, white, blue, green and purple fill the air. All shapes and sizes. High in the sky and low to the ground. Trails of smoke are overcome by new pyrotechnics. The murmurs and munching stop. All eyes are on the sky. Even mosquitoes have free rein. The performance reaches its peak. Booms and pops come in quick succession. The sky is as bright as day — and then it’s over. Applause. And then, bags are packed, children are lifted into arms and the crowd heads home. Another Independence Day celebration is now but a memory. PHOTOS BY TROY COOPER
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Supporting the community Charles “Chuck” Brothers, chief of Whaleyville Fire Department, was 15 or 16 when he joined in 1981. “There were no rule books then, so far as age limits,” he said. His father being the chief, he said, he got more exposure to the workings of the department early on than most other members. The department was moving from Mill Lane to its present location on Whaleyville Boulevard, about half a mile away, and Brothers recalls a bit of heavy lifting. Assistant Chief Robert Lee Vaughan had the right idea, though. Brothers said he hooked together the deep fryers for the fish fry fundraisers, hauling them up the sidewalk in tandem. Back then, the department was more immersed in the Whaleyville community than it is today, said Brothers, born and raised in Mineral Spring Road. He remembers a neighbor running across the field to the department when the siren up on the roof sounded. Brothers was promoted to lieutenant in about 1986. His dad stepped down that same year, and from that point, he said, he meandered along until 2001, when another change occurred and Brothers was voted in as chief. The department was once Whaleyville’s backbone, Brothers says, adding it’s where the community gathered to support each other in times of need. “In today’s world, the volunteer fire department still has the same role we have always had, but somewhat different, because of the city we operate in today,” he said. But, he added, it remains a great place for young people to be mentored and cultivated into leadership positions and roles that require a degree of responsibility. “We have been pretty successful with that over the past few years,” he said.
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Committed to the department Chief Jacob Johnson at Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire Department is proud to serve the community where he grew up. Coming up, Johnson says, several of his friends were very active in the organization. He wanted to emulate that commitment, and he joined as a 29-year-old in 2008, as soon as his work schedule allowed it. While a volunteer fire department’s main function is to respond to emergency calls, it also provides a familiar presence in small communities, Johnson says. “A lot of times, you are responding to people you are familiar with, and a lot of times, it brings folks comfort when they see someone they know, versus a complete stranger,” he said. Johnson also notes that the organizations provide opportunities for past and present members of communities to catch up with people they haven’t seen in a while, such as at Chuckatuck VFD’s fish fry fundraisers. Members also serve one another by providing friendship and camaraderie, according to Johnson. “It’s a really good group of guys,” he said, adding that with the numbers of such organizations diminishing, volunteers have come to Chuckatuck from places likes Chesapeake and Virginia Beach. “A lot of people spend a lot of time here, throughout the day and throughout the evening, and they become life-long friends.” It’s a great place for young people to learn life lessons, Johnson said. “It gives them a place to hang out that’s better than bars and better than street corners, so to speak.” Johnson can’t see himself ever leaving Chuckatuck VFD. “I will be here as long as the department is around, whether it’s the chief or whatever role they decide,” he said.
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Ahead of the curve Capt. James Gray got started at Driver Volunteer Fire Department with a lot of encouragement from his brother. “When he started volunteering, he would tell me, ‘You need to come try this; this is awesome,’” Gray recalled. One Monday night, Gray and a friend dropped by the department building on Bennett’s Pasture Road to pick up Gray’s brother, after one of the monthly meetings. “My brother looked at Chief Callis, and said, ‘My brother wants to join the department,’” Gray said Before he knew it, he had completed an application. He started the Firefighter 1 and 2 classes the next day. That was August 2009, and he’s never looked back. “I like giving back to the community,” Gray said. “When the city staff go on a call, we are there to backfill the station for the other residents — we are ready and available.” In 2013, Gray got a job as a staff firefighter with the city of Portsmouth. But he has stayed on at Driver, he said, to make sure the younger generations have the same opportunity he had to become experienced and qualified and to serve. Before making captain this year, Gray was promoted to lieutenant in 2012. As well as the initial two firefighter courses — twice — he has completed the operations and awareness-level Hazmat course — also twice — and the Instructor 1 course. He has completed the basic EMT class twice, and is also certified in EMT with the state of Virginia at the advanced level. “Continuing education in the fire service is never-ending,” Gray said. “There is always room for more knowledge.” Gray said his day-to-day duties at captain at Driver VFD include maintaining a safe environment, ensuring the members are all on the same page, and encouraging members’ participation in community and fundraising events, like the fish fry.
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35 years and counting After starting with the Driver Volunteer Fire Department, Mark Ellis, chief of Holland Volunteer Fire Department, has been a volunteer firefighter for 35 years. He moved to the Holland area in about 1991 and joined Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department. “I was there for 10 years or more,” Ellis said. “At one point, I made a decision to come back into the city of Suffolk and serve there.” That was a decade ago, Ellis said, and he’s been the chief for eight years. “I had quite a few friends who were members of Driver Volunteer Fire Department,” he said of what got him started, adding that friends were also staff firefighters with the city, while his uncle was a dispatcher. Volunteer fire departments, he said, are good places to learn new skills and serve the community, especially for young people. “It benefits the community, and it can also turn into a career opportunity,” he said. Volunteers learn not only firefighting, but emergency medical services skills as well, Ellis said. “I think we have seven or eight EMTs in our department,” he added. Ellis, who works for VDOT, said being chief is almost like a second full-time job. “Yesterday I had to stop by the station to roll up some hose,” he said. “There’s always something that has to be done.” His position involves constant paperwork, he said, but ensuring the volunteers under him have the necessary training is the biggest thing. Ellis teaches Firefighter 1, Firefighter 2 and emergency vehicle operator courses, for some surrounding volunteer fire departments as well as his own, and he’s an adjunct instructor with Paul D. Camp Community College. Ellis said he considered retiring from the department this year, but, looking toward Holland VFD’s 75th anniversary next year, he decided to stay.
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Beer, Bands & BBQ The C.E.&H. Ruritan Club’s annual Beer, Bands and BBQ was held at Ruritan Hall in Eclipse on May 16. A good crowd came out on a fine day, enjoying each of the event’s three essential elements. PHOTOS BY MATTHEW A. WARD
From left, Kyle Waters, Jonny Streets and Mike Edwards
Andy Damiani From left, Derek and Rachel Kegerreis, Philip McKinley, Alisa Dunn and Christopher Ritter
From left, Cindy Cross, Kimberly Nierman, Paula Peckett and Mike Ridenhour
From left, Jenny Burgess, Darin Lotz, Billie Jean Lotz and Sue Miller
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Fourth of July Thousands of people celebrated Independence Day in Suffolk with a parade in Eclipse, fireworks and entertainment in Eclipse and at Constant’s Wharf, and plenty of patriotism all around. PHOTOS BY TRACY AGNEW AND MATTHEW A. WARD
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From left, seated, are Chrystal Jones, Brittany Boone, Kiana Sessoms, Chasity Weatherspoon and Destiny Gordon holding London Faulkner-Stroud; in back, from left, are Kashawnda Stroud, Tamike Sawyer and Kyisha Gordon.
Phil and Kara Taiclet, with their children Avett, 1, and Deegan, 5.
From left, Frank, Sydney and Kim Biganski.
From left, Teddy and Ebony Villarson, Niyasia Scott and Makayla Villarson. Chris, Avery and Marissa Joyce wait for fireworks after a day at the pool.
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Mingle on Main Street The Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 Mingle on Main Street brought dozens out to mix and — of course — mingle on June 24 at the Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion. PHOTOS BY tracy agnew
From left, Gina Pitrone, Win Winslow and Deb Gayle.
Pam and Lee Culbertson.
Sybil Byrd and Tiffanie Rosier having fun with the props at the photo booth.
Jimmy Gaskins from Gaskins Five Star BBQ Sauce.
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TGIF The first TGIF concert of the season at Constant’s Wharf on June 19 also included a business appreciation event sponsored by the Economic Development Authority. Plenty of folks enjoyed food, friendship and music. PHOTOS BY TRACY AGNEW
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Natasha Arrington, left, and Kim Halstead Ashley Thompson, left, and Lisa Thompson
Sylvia Diggs, left, and Ashley Wolbert
From left, Suzanne, Chase and Stacy Lewis
Mary Whitney, left, and Vivian Simpson
Esther Perry, left, and Ramona Neal
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Last edition’s Where Am I? If you’ve been blessed to enjoy soft shell crabs in or around Suffolk this spring or summer, there’s a good chance they were hauled to shore aboard this boat, the Lisa Dawn, or aboard its sister craft in the small fleet owned by Johnson and Sons Seafood in Eclipse. Nancy Fowler was one of several folks I who recognized this where am I? particular dock in North Suffolk, and her name was drawn at random from the correct answers. She wins a $25 gift certificate from the advertiser of her choice for her efforts. For your chance to win, see Page 36 for this edition’s challenge. n each edition the Suffolk Living staff provides a challenge of sorts, testing how much of Suffolk you really know. We photograph some location in Suffolk that is readily accessible and open to the public, and see if you can tell us where it is.
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