Suffolk Living March-April 2019

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The East Suffolk Sophisticated Steppers group is putting rhythm in the lives of participants.

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Four Suffolk entrepreneurs recently won grant funding to help their businesses grow.

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22 Best of 2018

Suffolk Living has been around for 10 years, and we looked at the best stories of the past year.

Sophisticated steps LINE DANCERS AND ‘BEST OF’ SUFFOLK LIVING march/april 2019 • vol. 10, no. 2

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Spring flair in Suffolk Living Spring is about to — well, spring — and love is in the air.

Chances are, you have at least one wedding to attend in the coming months. And chances are, at

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the reception for that wedding, there will be line dancing.

You’re almost sure to encounter the “Cha-Cha Slide,” “The Wobble,” “The Cupid Shuffle” and, of course, everybody’s favorite, “The Electric Slide.”

If you’ve never relished the prospect of getting out on the dance floor and doing choreographed

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moves with the bride in her poufy dress, the bridesmaids in all

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who may or may not be three sheets to the wind, then you might

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their pastel-garbed glory and two dozen other wedding guests be surprised to know that there are people who do line dancing as regular exercise or as a hobby — nay, some even as a lifestyle.

But that’s what the East Suffolk Sophisticated Steppers are all about. This group is all about having fun while working out the

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page 19. occasional feature where we look back on some of our favorite stories and photos since the last time we did this feature. Flip to page 22 and see if you recognize anyone from prior editions.

And finally, as always, we’re seeking your story tips, On Vacation photo submissions, Through The Lens photographers to feature, answers to our “Where Am I?” challenge (we think you’ll get a kick out of this month’s photo on page 27) and more. You can send all of those things to news@ suffolklivingmag.com.

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what to do Send us your news To submit your calendar or news item, simply email it to: news@suffolklivingmag.com

Spring Eggstravagnaza APRIL 13

The annual Spring Eggstravaganza will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bennett’s Creek Park, 3000 Bennetts Creek Park Road. This event will have your kids hopping for joy with games, pony rides, crafts, music and more geared towards families with children 10 years old and under. Kids can decorate bags to stash the eggs they collect throughout the scavenger hunt. The Easter Bunny will arrive to this egg-citing event at 11:15 a.m. and will be available all morning to meet with the children. Bring your camera to capture a day full of memories. Food and vendor items will be available for purchase in the park. The event is free.

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what to do THROUGH APRIL 19

The Suffolk Art Gallery’s 35th annual juried photography exhibit will be on display through April 19. Visit the art gallery, 118 Bosley Ave., for the largest and longest running juried exhibition for photography in Hampton Roads. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Call 514-7284 for more information.

Suffolk Art Gallery’s 35th annual juried photography exhibit

MARCH 23

Riddick’s Folly House Museum, 510 N. Main St., will have an American Girl program with three sittings at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

This month’s featured girl is “Tennyson” Grant, who lives in Nashville and is an aspiring singer and songwriter. Tenney loves all kinds of music and plays guitar and sings for her father’s band, the Tri-Stars.

She doesn’t get along with her bandmate Logan at first, but they learn to overcome their differences and work together to create music. Call 934-0822 for reservations.

MARCH 23

Next Generation Leahy will perform from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 110 W. Finney Ave. Doug and Jennifer Leahy and their six children, ages 7 to 15, will give a live performance filled with Celticbased music from the fiddle, cello, guitar, ukulele, mandolin, French accordion and French-Canadian step dancing. Tickets are $25 to $30. Visit www.suffolkcenter.org.

MARCH 30

The Suffolk Public Library will unite multiple fandoms with the fourth annual Iconicon from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at North Suffolk Library, 2000 Bennetts Creek Park Road.

Sci-fi, fantasy, comic and anime fans will gather for a gaming tournament, cosplay contest, fan art contest, exhibitors and more.

The event is free; call 514-7323 for more information.

APRIL 5

The Embers featuring Craig Woolard will perform from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 110 W. Finney Ave. The Embers are widely considered a musical marvel and have laid the groundwork for what has become known as ‘Beach Music’ in the Carolinas, Virginias, the gulf coast region of North America and every beach in between. The Embers have been creating lasting memories since their inception in 1958. Tickets are $25 to $30. Visit www. suffolkcenter.org.

APRIL 6

The Mud Jam at the Suffolk Executive Airport, presented by Suffolk Festivals, will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1200 Gene Bolton Drive. Everything from mild to wild will be featured. Open pits, concessions, merchandise and more will be on site. This is a family-friendly, rain-or shine event.

Tickets are $15 per person (kids 6 and under are free). Cash only.

APRIL 22

King's Fork High School's International Baccalaureate senior visual arts exhibition will be on display at the Suffolk Art Gallery, 118 Bosley Ave., from April 22-26. An opening reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. April 22. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during this exhibit. The visual arts IB program encourages students to challenge their own creative and cultural expectations and boundaries. Not only do the students develop and create the works on display, but also they design and install the exhibit. All exhibits at the gallery are free and open to the public.

APRIL 27

The third annual Suffolk Earth and Arts Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church, 3488 Godwin Blvd. Artists,

musicians and gardening professionals will celebrate the best that our region offers. There will be live music, plant sales, sustainable vendors, and nonprofits committed to educating people on the best practices to protect our environment.

April 27 The American Diabetes Association’s 2019 Hampton Roads Tour de Cure will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bicyclists will start and finish at Suffolk Executive Airport, 1200 Gene Bolton Drive, while going on 12-, 30-, 62- or 100-mile routes. The fundraising ride will take riders throughout Suffolk’s country roads, and some will go into North Carolina. A 5K walk and run is also available for non-riders. A post-ride celebration with entertainment, food and more as well as an informative wellness village will be available.

Visit www.diabetes.org/hrtdc for more information.

APRIL 27

Touch a Truck at Driver Village will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a chance for the kids to get in, climb on, and sit in the driver seats of some big trucks, tractors, and various other equipment. There will be vendors on site for shopping, along with the shops of Driver, and food. There is no admission charge.

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in the news Downtown prospects awarded funding Story and photos by Alex Perry

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our business plans were awarded grant funding on Jan. 15 to expand or get started in downtown Suffolk.

Brick and Mortar and the SPARC Shoppe received $15,000 each, while Groundworks Bar and Bistro was awarded $10,000 and Elizabeth and Maude Boutique got $5,000.

The grants were the grand finale of the Community Business Launch Pitch Night Competition that was held Tuesday evening in the Taylor Ballroom of the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. The competition was sponsored by Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development and the Suffolk Economic Development Authority and funded by a $45,000 grant for new and expanding business ventures.

Among those that finished a mandatory seven-week education series, nine business plans were submitted for the competition. Each of the plans was to either expand an existing business

downtown or open a new business this year.

The panel of judges had to decide how to distribute the grant money among the five finalists.

Four of five finalists — Ed Beardsley’s SPARC Shoppe, Anticia Macalou’s Groundworks Bar and Bistro, Syreeta Woods and the Elizabeth and Maude Boutique, and David Stacknick of Brick and Mortar Brewing Company — were awarded funding.

Brick and Mortar will use the funding to create an outdoor space for its location on East Washington Street. The expansion includes a 750-square-foot deck with an outdoor bar, using a partial lot that was acquired behind the brewery, Stacknick said. This project also includes a grain silo for both aesthetic and manufacturing purposes.

According to Stacknick, the expansion will double the brewery’s distribution and increase both its seating and production capacities. It

will also benefit restaurants that serve or deliver food to customers at the brewery, such as El Korita, Amici’s Pizza and Holland’s Country Gourmet.

“As a brewery without a kitchen, the surrounding restaurants are a staple for our growing business,” Stacknick said.

The SPARC Shoppe is also preparing to grow this year. Beardsley said that the funding will be used to renovate space for artisans at the SPARC Shoppe at 126 N. Main St. Between the SPARC Shoppe, the OnePast7 art studio and the increasing number of public murals, artists are adding culture downtown, and more space is needed to meet that demand.

“At this point, demand for space exceeds what we have,” Beardsley said as he praised social media outreach and word-of-mouth for adding to the local excitement.

Macalou explained to the Tuesday night

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Her vision for Groundworks Bar and Bistro is a community-oriented coffee and lunch spot during the day and a place for cocktails during happy hour and later.

She said that downtown eateries have historically catered to municipal workers with lunch and very limited hours of operation. But younger diners want a convenient place to hang out, enjoy coffee and work into the evenings.

She plans to be operational at 153 W. Washington St. by September and have Groundworks stand out with a tasty menu and an inviting atmosphere.

“It’s a feeling that you’re imbued with as soon as you sit in the space, (and) it’s everybody in that space creating a vibe and a place of warmth,” she said.

Like Macalou, Woods has seen the culture of Suffolk change over the past decade or so, which is why she believes in her idea of a downtown boutique store.

She plans to open her store at 150 W. Washington St. and offer “classic elegance, modern comfort and effortless style” in various sizes and

David Stacknick, Ed Beardsley, Anticia Macalou and Syreeta Woods celebrate with the grant funding checks they received at the Community Business Launch Pitch Night Competition. competitive prices. The Brooklyn native has more than 10 years of experience in the fashion industry, along with deep Suffolk roots.

She said her father was born and raised in Suffolk and that her grandmother lived downtown and worked for Planters.

“My goal is to basically bring a piece of

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Brooklyn into Suffolk and the entire Hampton Roads area,” she said.

Each presenter echoed the same sentiment — that Suffolk is ripe for growing new and exciting opportunities for locals and newcomers alike.

“Success is becoming contagious,” Stacknick said.

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through the lens: Andrea Saunders

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ndrea Saunders believes that her photography shows how she sees the world. “There is so much beauty to capture right here in our surrounding area,” she said. “Growing up in Suffolk as a child gives me really good insight. With so much chaos and turmoil in front of us, I try to capture great skies and landscapes that many miss.” We’re always looking for amateur and professional photographers who want to share their views of Suffolk. If you’d like to have your work considered, send an email to news@ suffolklivingmag.com.

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Suffolk Living went to lots of places the past few months. At left are the Nelson family — Robin, Justin, Payton, Maddox, Kay, Billy, Tonya, Chase, Aubrey, Cheyenne and Pierce — in Freeport, Bahamas, during a cruise; middle left, Jackie Overton, Kim Raines, Jackie Shaw and Barbara Adkins after a hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon in October; bottom left, Nancy and Joseph Verdirame in Iceland at the Seljalandsfoss waterfall; below, Rose Bowers and Wayne Livesay during a cruise down the Yangtze River in China.

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Evelyn Wall leads the East Suffolk Sophisticated Steppers during a line dance class in February at the East Suffolk Recreation Center.

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Dancing like a family Story and photos by Alex Perry

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he East Suffolk Sophisticated Steppers started their new line-dancing session with steps, turns, cha-chas and crosses.

Newcomers and long-time members stepped and slid in formation in the East Suffolk Recreation Center gym on the evening of Feb. 25, the start of another six weeks of dancing.

C.L. “DJ Pleasure” White was teaching that evening. The 57-year-old DJ gave instructions through his headset and acted out the dance moves. The members — most of them seniors — carefully did the same, but with plenty of enthusiasm timed to the beat of the music.

“Your mind is always thinking of the next step to take,” said Evelyn Wall, founder of the ESSS. She also assists instructor James Jenkins with a line dancing class at the Suffolk Boosters Club on East Washington Street.

ESSS is a line dancing fitness group that’s based at the East Suffolk Recreation Center, 138 S. Sixth St. Wall formed the group in 2010 when thenActivities Director Curtis Kindred contacted her about starting an activity group for adults at the center.

Wall, who has enjoyed line dancing since 1999, jumped at the opportunity. She started with only a few members in the group’s first few weeks, but it’s since grown to as many as 35 to 40 members for a single, six-week session.

There were more than a dozen dancers of all skill levels in the latest session, with many long-time members wearing their black-andyellow colors. Some of these clothes feature the nicknames that they’ve picked up over their years with ESSS. “Our group is friendly and loving. We’re like family,” Wall said. “Everybody knows everybody.”

Line dancing is done in sequences of steps.

Each dancer moves simultaneously, usually in the same direction. There’s no physical contact between the other dancers and no partner is required, which opens the door for even more to participate, Wall said.

See DANCERS page 20

20 suffolk living C.L. “DJ Pleasure” White teaches a new dance step to the East Suffolk Sophisticated Steppers during a line dance class in February at the East Suffolk Recreation Center.

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Urban line dancing has been popular for decades, but many of the current soul line dances — such as the choreography for the “Wobble” — can be traced back to the late Dave Bush Jr. of Philadelphia, also known as the “Godfather of Line Dancing.”

The line dance scene keeps going with more songs being incorporated into dance routines, from country to R&B. “A lot of people are surprised to learn that there is a (strong) line dancing community in this area,” said Evelyn’s son Mark Wall, 47, an assistant for ESSS. He said he started line dancing around 1989, when a version of “Electric Slide” was popular on campus at the College of William & Mary during his freshman year.

“For me, I like the energy that goes into the dancing, and when you have group of people it becomes (even more) enjoyable,” he said.

“It’s that energy of a group of people coming together to dance.”

It’s also a boon for older members that want to exercise their minds as well as their bodies.

Research has shown that dancing provides positive effects for cognitive function.

A Harvard Medical School online newsletter titled “Dancing and the Brain” cited a 2003 study in the New England Journal of Medicine that showed that dancing helped to reduce elderly participants’ risk of dementia.

“According to the researchers, dancing involves both a mental effort and social interaction and that this type of stimulation helped re-

duce the risk of dementia,” the newsletter reads.

Evelyn Wall is the main instructor for ESSS, assisted by her son Mark, Ercella Pittman and White.

White has been DJing for ESSS for the last five years and teaching for two and a half. He takes them through multiple rotations of the same routine, and whenever he hears a member say “five, six, seven, eight” in rhythm, he knows to repeat the step for their benefit.

“You’ve got to be real patient with them,” he said. “You can’t rush through nothing. You have to be patient.”

Classes are lively and bustle with songs like “Cardio” by Cupid and Uncle Luke. But they’re also very welcoming to newcomers, like Sue Belknap, 70, and her daughter, Rebecca CrawSee DANCERS page 21

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ford, 48.

The Suffolk mother and daughter were looking for a healthy activity that they could do together but wasn’t too difficult because of their age difference.

It was their first time line dancing on Feb. 25 and they said they had a great time. White was patient and helpful to them, as were the other members.

“It’s fun, and it’s like a family,” Belknap said. “Nobody criticizes you if you do something wrong.”

The dancers of ESSS look out for each other through good times and bad. Jeanette Tyler, 71, was diagnosed with breast cancer last October and was still undergoing chemotherapy as of the Feb. 25 class. She’s been with the group since it first started in 2010.

Members were by her side that night, sharing contact information, words of comfort and hugs. Tyler said she’s going to work to get back into stepping and turning by her line dancing brothers and sisters.

“Everybody loves everybody,” she said.

Classes are held at the center on Monday nights from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and on Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon. The cost is $20 for the six-week period. Call 514-4500 for more information.

Mark “Crazy Legs” Wall leads the East Suffolk Sophisticated Steppers during a line dance class in February at the East Suffolk Recreation Center. Below, the group pauses during class for a photo.

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best of 2018

Tommy White examines an owl in his care at Altons’ Keep Wildbird Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Suffolk.

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uffolk Living is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, and we couldn’t be happier. Instead of you giving us gifts of tin or aluminum, though, we thought we would give you a gift instead — a special review of some of our favorite stories from the past few years.

We’ve done these “Best of Suffolk Living” reviews every so often, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do. It gives us a chance to look back on some of our favorite stories and photos and look forward to the next 10 years.

We hope you’ll also take this opportunity to email us at news@suffolklivingmag.com and let us know what your favorite Suffolk Living story or edition has been.

Please tell us about some stories we should do soon, too.

Cheers to 10 years!

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The Nansemond Indian Nation achieved federal recognition in 2018. The Nansemond tribe, about 300 strong nationwide, is Hampton Roads’ only surviving indigenous tribe and holds a powwow every August in Suffolk.

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Kevin Vavrek, an accomplished autograph hunter, had 18,878 autographs as of May 2, 2018. He collects autographs on portraits, helmets, sports balls, Wheaties boxes, movie posters, album covers and any other item he can think of.

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Lynn Barlow has been collecting PEZ dispensers for about 14 years and has roughly 2,500 of the candy dispensers in display cases, drawers and cabinets throughout her home.

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Midway Park was located just outside Driver in Nansemond County in the 1950s and ’60s. It welcomed big-name acts such as James Brown, above, Gladys Knight and the Pips, The Drifters, Clyde McPhatter and others. At left, Sylvester “Ves” Artis plays the saxophone.

He was a member of a local group called the Rockateers that often opened for the headliners at the park.

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where am I?

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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.

If you know where this photo was taken, submit your answer, along with your name and contact information to news@suffolklivingmag.com. If you’re right, you will be entered for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to any one of our partner advertisers.

So, if you know where this is, let us know. If you’re right, you could be a winner.

Go out and enjoy Suffolk!

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Paws for the Arts The Suffolk Humane Society held its sixth annual Paws for the Arts fundraising gala on Feb. 2 at the Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront. Participants enjoyed heavy hors d’oeuvres, live and silent auctions and entertainment. PHOTOS BY TRACY AGNEW

Valoree Barry, Whitney Marin and Mindy Hewitt

Jana Boyd Federici, Benigno Federici, Brenda Christy and Arthur Christy

Mike Duman and Margie Wiley

Susan Draper, Susan Towler and Vernon Towler

Jackie Williams and Tom Williams

Ray Anderson and Sheri Anderson

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Lamp It Up The Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts held its annual fundraising gala, Lamp It Up, on Feb. 23.

Participants decorated lamps, some of which were auctioned off, and dressed in creatively lit — or lamped — attire. PHOTOS BY TRACY AGNEW

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Carter Hotchkiss and Gina Pitrone

Nora Butler, Tim Johnson, Helen Johnson and Donna Henderson

Mallory Tuttle, Dan Neumann and Elizabeth May

Wanda Hall and Les Hall

Steva Williams, Bill Williams, Linda Mannix and Jeff Mannix

Joby and Mindy Webb

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Womanless Beauty Pageant People gathered for a night of fun at the Nansemond River Pilot Club’s Womanless Beauty Pageant, which raised money for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Attendees were treated to the show as well as a catered dinner, silent auction and more. PHOTOS BY TRACY AGNEW

Steve Lindblad and Mike Duman

Brian and Elsa Henderson

Robert Baker and Marie Baker

Cory Calhoun and Kelley Saunders

Colton James and Cassie James

Eddie Harville, Bill Hardy and Troy Babb, attending in honor of loved ones who have fought or are fighting cancer

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Suffolk Education Foundation Gala The Suffolk Education Foundation fundraising gala held Feb. 22 raised money for the arts in Suffolk Public Schools. Guests enjoyed a night of fun, food and entertainment by student musicians and artists. PHOTOS BY JIMMY LAROUE

Dr. Andrea Wilkins and Wesley Wilkins

Todd Gidley and Cindy O’Hara

Jack McLelland and Patricia McLelland

Dr. Wendy Van Hosen and Betty Beslin

Tricia Holloman and Michelle Brooks

Nakisha Porter and Tracy Harvey

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Quite a few people recognized the photo in our January/February edition as the top of the APB Paving building at 300 Central Ave. We love that people where am I? know our city I so well. Check out page 27 to see if you can get this edition’s challenge. If you don’t know it right away, keep your eyes peeled and you might be a winner!

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.

If you know where this photo was taken, submit your answer, along with your name and contact information to news@suffolklivingmag.com. If you’re right, you will be entered for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to any one of our partner advertisers.

So, if you know where this is, let us know. If you’re right, you could be a winner.

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JONES HOUSE: William H. Jones came to Suffolk from the Holy Neck section of Nansemond County and went to work in banking. He was engaged in several business endeavors and was the cashier of Farmer’s Bank. Jones and his wife Sally built this house around 1880 at the corner of Bank and Pinner streets.

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