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JULY 2017 ISSUE
Going To The Dogs
Lulu and Booda live on with a favorite eatery named after them (p8), An ususual choice for a pet and the unusual place you can get it (p12), The recipe for success, stay busy as a bee (p24), a labor of love (p28). And a workout you can really rock (p42). PUBLISHER
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What The District Means To Me
When I think of The District, it brings back a lot of memories. When my family relocated from St Louis in 1973, The District was a bustling place. I remember Woolworths and the elevator in JCPenney. Denise Spencer What I remember most was the teenagers cruising Maine Street on the weekends. Hanging out with friends and socializing. Zim’s Diner on Hampshire who had THE BEST Chili Dogs and Adams Theatre across the street. I saw my first scary movie there. It was called, “It’s Alive”. I also remember clothes shopping at the Busy Bee store. As a teenager, I would go around to some of the businesses on a particular Saturday with friends for peanut day. If you donated some change to the charity they were supporting, you would get a small bag of peanuts. It was a great way to bring awareness to the businesses in the area, plus the charity they were supporting. The District has seen a lot of changes since then. One of the best events in The District was the Straussenfest in the parking lot of State Street Bank. That’s where the “Polka Band” played and they sold beer in a bucket! The upper parking lot had food, games, and folks selling their hand made wares. In the lot where Early Childhood is, was the State Street Department Store. They had a few rides for the little ones to enjoy. It was always an event you looked forward to, every year. These days, The District has enjoyable experiences too. I love going on a Saturday morning for the Farmers Market in the spring and summer. Eating a delicious breakfast, or lunch at the many places in The District . Getting a coffee and strolling through the stores, in case there is something that I just can’t live without. Every other Friday is Blues in the Park. It’s the social event of the summer!! All you need is some good food, cool drinks, and good company to share the music with! This year they kicked off the summer with the QFest. I really enjoyed seeing the artists with their awesome works, and the food from the local in-district eateries. The street dance was hot but so much fun! In my opinion, I wish the dance would happen more often in the summer. I feel fortunate to work at a business in The District. To have anything I need within reach, is a blessing.
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A District favorite restaurant honors their beloved pets.
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Pets come first at Second String, and other musings.
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What it’s like living with pets in The District.
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Pets receive a special blessing at a ceremony.
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The current line up of “fur kids” in the Bayles home... Kali, Lenny, Teddy and Koda.
EAT. Play . LOVE. By Sam Middendorf sam@mainestqcy.com
Boodalu Steakhouse/Muddy Dog Bar is an elevated bar and eatery at 117 Hampshire. It was restored and developed in 2013 by owners Michael Bayles and Kathy Goltz. They will celebrate their 4th birthday on June 28th of this year, though Michael says running a restaurant is hard work so those four can be counted in dog years. Retired from a business career, Michael got bored and convinced his wife Kathy it was time to start a restaurant. After an extensive remodel of the 1870s-era building including basement supports, roof, elevator, and kitchen, Boodalu quickly became a staple of Quincy dining. Michael shared he and Kathy’s thoughts on dogs with us. 8
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What is the story behind naming Boodalu after your dogs?
I wanted to build a classy, yet casual steakhouse so that “dictates” items such as steaks; chops and seafood. I insist we buy premium foods from our vendors. My kitchen team, led by Chef Bill and Eden, my front of the house manager, participate in choosing which items we add or subtract from our menu.
What kind of dogs were they?
There have been rumblings of opening a pet park in Quincy. What changes would you like to see in the District to make pet lives better and/or easier on their owners?
Booda and Lulu were the first dogs we rescued. They were amazing. They “crossed the rainbow bridge” several years ago. We are still big dog lovers and currently have 4 rescues in our family – Kali, Lenny, Teddy, and Koda. Border Collie Mixes and were littermates. Very smart dogs. My wife said Booda could order shoes for her off the internet. Currently we have 3 Australian Shepherds and 1 Flat-coated retriever.
Was Boodalu ever in danger of being called Lulaboo? LulaBoo? Maybe the next restaurant?
What influences your menu- personal experience, cooking media, restaurants
Access to a dog park would be great. There is a vacant piece of land at the corner of 4th and Maine (Newcomb hotel).
Does running a restaurant make you more cognizant of your behavior while in another restaurant? MAINE ST. MAGAZINE - July 2017
DISTRICT WIRE Yes, however, my business career required me to eat out 3 to 4 nights a week in restaurants all over the world so I had a pretty good “eye” for detail.
get it done anymore?
I had a career in business that involved lots or travel and loads of stress. I did try retirement but needed to be more engaged.
I love what I do and the restaurant provides plenty of activity; however, I do think about opening another restaurant at times – LuluBoo?
Do you think owning dogs put a person more in touch with their own humanity? Dog spelled backwards…..?
What surprised you most about opening Boodalu? The fact the work is never done and it changes every day. We are in a 145-yearold building that demands attention even though we invested lots of money in the beginning to fix it up. Predicting how many customers you will have each day is impossible.
Do you prefer cuts of meat rare, medium, or well done? I prefer my filets to be rare and my ribeye to be medium as the rib eye has more marbling (fat) and the higher temperature will get the fat to render (melt) and add flavor to the steak.
There is a dog-shaped asteroid (theme points!) hurtling towards Earth. You have time for one more Boodalu meal. What is it? A rare filet and a bottle of dry red wine.
What’s a tip you might you give someone who is dissatisfied with their home-cooked steaks and chops, aside from “throw it in the trash and stop by Boodalu”?
An avid photographer, Michael Bayles favorite subjects are those found in nature, other than his dogs.
Get to know your butcher and buy higher quality cuts of meat. We buy premium, aged meat and hand cut it at the restaurant.
What are your favorite restaurants in the District besides your own? I go to Tiramisu nearly every Monday as we are closed Sunday and Monday. I also frequent the Maine Course and the Patio. I go to Thyme Square for breakfast most weekdays. Kelly’s is not in the district but they have a great tenderloin sandwich.
Who does your ads?
We advertise in the Maine Street Magazine and in the Herald Whig. Table 16 (Chris and Victoria) do our ads.
Any upcoming promotions or events?
We recently started a Happy Hour from 5-6:30 (for our bar only). Select drinks and appetizers are half price.
You have essentially rebuilt this building, created a restaurant here, and named it after your dogs, setting a pretty high bar for Quincy pet owners. Does a chew toy Booda and Lulu as puppies. MAINE ST. MAGAZINE - July 2017
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This is Gary’s personal pet. It’s a one of a kind.
NOT YOUR Ordinary PET By Sam Middendorf sam@mainestqcy.com Photos by Ryan Stark.
I see you. Stop turning the page. Snakes are fantastic creatures. There are about 3,600 species found on every continent on Earth except Antarctica. They range in size from the 4 inch thread snake to 24 foot pythons. Snakes are thought to have evolved from lizards during the Jurassic period. They live both on land and at sea, and eat by use of venom, constriction, or simply by swallowing their prey whole. Admit it, you have friends that do the same thing. Throughout history, snakes have enjoyed an exalted place among the creatures of mythology. They have been imbued with powers of healing, the creation of rivers, and of humans themselves. In Egypt, all living things supposedly sprang from the serpent Amduat. Hammurabi’s Law identified snakes as healers in ancient Sumeria. In old India, Vishnu slept 12
on the serpent Shesha, who routinely created earthquakes upon stifling a yawn from her tremendous maw. Nuwa, a serpent of Chinese mythology, created the first humans from mud. Here in America, Untekhi was held by Indians to be the guardian of the Missouri River. Snakes gladly enjoyed their mostly lofty perch concerning human myth until recently, when a snake not only talked Eve into eating the forbidden apple- earning a major smite- but was identified as evil incarnate. Snakes may be forgiven, then, for wondering WTH concerning this recent downturn in their spiritual pecking order. Westerners too, if this is the origin of their often unreasoning fear of serpents. Gary “Snakeman” Liesen, owner of Snakeman’s Snakeshop at 817 Kentucky. is renown in the District and the entire Tristate area for his ability to educate on the topic of on snakes. When Gary was a kid, his brother would tie him to a telephone pole and stick snakes down his shirt. Needless to say, Gary had a pretty python-sized fear of snakes growing up. A high school friend introduced him
to his boa constrictor and shortly Gary got used to the idea of being around snakes. In a big way. Gary bought his first snake at a Sears in Springfield, Illinois when he was 18 years old. That year he started lecturing about snakes to Boy Scout troops and family functions, eventually moving on to libraries and schools in his 30s. In 1994 he started his own retail store. He has lectured all over Missouri, Iowa, and Illinois through the library system for almost 40 years. With the support of his wife Charyl, Gary retired at 56 from 38 years as a heavy equipment operator to work full time at his passion. He has learned over the last 15 years the best ways to breed and hatch ball pythons. Today, depending on snake egg success rate, Gary has anywhere from 30 to 100 snakes. I made my way over to the Snakeshop recently to interview Gary. This is the first interview where I really didn’t have a clue what to expect, but it sort of looked in my mind like a cross between the House of Slytherin and the swamp on Dagobah where Luke is taught how to be a Jedi. I walked into the Snakeshop like Luke into the Cave MAINE ST. MAGAZINE - July 2017
DISTRICT BEAT Of Night Sweats. It turns out it’s a shop, much like other shops, with a counter and wares, except this one has a 20 feet snakeskin on the wall. Gary brought out some week-old ball pythons and let me pet a few. He told me a few stories- one about a farmer who attended one of his lectures who was convinced a milk snake sucked his cow dry during the night. He told me if I ever saw a milk snake I’d know why that was so funny.
Is there a good way our readers who are scared by snakes could overcome their fear?
In 42 years of lecturing I’ve stopped a lot of fears with knowledge. My wife was terrified of snakes when I met her. I converted her. All someone has to do is come to my shop and give me a chance to show them a snake in a friendly atmosphere.
Is there a type of snake you would like to own, but don’t? Not really. I’ve had my share of large snakes in my past ( a 20 ft plus Burmese Python named Medusa) back in the 80’s, and I’ve also had some venomous stuff when I was young. So I’ve run the gauntlet of being a snake owner with no regrets.
How did you educate yourself on snakes at the beginning and how did that change as the number of snakes you had grew? Not very well back in the late 60’s so needless to say my first snake didn’t live long. My second boa lived 20 years. I hung with other people that had snakes and learned from them.
What is people’s biggest misconception about snakes?
Gary enjoys it when first time snake holders come in to his shop.
mouth for defense.
Do you get unusual requests for snakes/ other? My customers know I’m the snake man in the area but I get calls looking for pet mice and rats quite often. People call me with offers to sell other things ( lizards and such) so I pass that info on if I get a chance.
Do snakes like attention in the same way domesticated animals do?
I’m going to say no to that. They are never really considered domesticated as say a dog or cat so their ability to show affection is not the same. To me, them not biting shows they can respond to handling somewhat, which I figure shows some form of trusting their owners.
That they all bite and that they are slimy. Snakes are dry and free of sweat glands. They bite out of fear mostly. When approached by something the size of us out in the wild or in our own back yard they have to feel their lives are in danger. Really no different than a dog as far as using their
Have you been bitten?
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Yes, but not as much as one would think for handling snakes daily since I was 18. If and when I do get bit it is ALWAYS my fault. Usually during feeding them or when removing females off their eggs for incubation reasons.
What is the average lifespan of a snake? The ones I sell, Ball Pythons, can live into their 40s. Boa Constrictors and the large pythons also live to those ages. Local snakes and the pet trade snakes live into their teens.
Have you ever woken up and thought, ehh, maybe I’ll switch to bunnies?
No! I’ve had to feed rabbits to some of my large snakes years back, though.
Are there snake types that can’t be housed with other snake types?
All snakes do better housed separately as there is no cohabitation in the wild. Snakes seek each other for breeding purposes only. Some types of snakes called Milk or King snakes, are notorious snake eaters by nature.
Do you hear some wild snake stories?
Just some of the phone calls I get from people finding wild snakes in their yards or basements get a little funny. Most times it’s the dimensions I’m given...8 feet long or as big around as a coffee can!
Snake eggs take about 58 days to hatch.
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Angus, the “mascot” of Second String Music, loves to chase the store cat.
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Rodney and Sheryl of Second String Music wax poetic on their pets, and so much more. By Sam Middendorf sam@mainestqcy.com Photos by Ryan Stark.
As the story goes, when John J. Edwards of Rolling Stone magazine was preparing to interview Elvis, he asked his editor what questions could be asked of someone that people already knew so well. His editor famously replied, “Am I Alvin Einstein? Even the coffee machine gives me trouble.” Rodney Hart grew up in Canada, and again in America some years later. He is thought to have become a journalist in olden times. He met his future wife Sheryl Collins nine years ago in an FBI lineup. They opened Second String Music a couple years later. 18
Soon after, at their home in the heart of Quincy’s Calftown, they held an antenna wedding (good ceremony, great reception). Clearly journalism is no job for a grown man, so five years ago Sheryl insisted they buy the property at 100 North Fifth and open a barber college. No barbers showed up and Second String Music was born. What can I tell our readers about Rodney and Sheryl that hasn’t already been fully explored in the pages of Teen Beat magazine?
Strange But True Rodney Facts
Rodney is in over 70 bands, including the Cheeseburgers, HartLyss, Pepper Spray, Diarrhea Johnson’s Blues Revue, and Earth, Wind, And Fire. He has hurled a guitar over 200 feet through the air using only his bare hands and gravity.
He is four and a half ukuleles tall.
Stranger But Truer Sheryl Facts
Sheryl is a member of Fight Club. She once repaired Jimi Hendrix’ guitar with a hairpin, a wolf tooth, and the forelock of a virgin. She is the only known owner of the third eight track in the Maulers’ Live And Sticky Autograph Series. Second String Music is a full service music store. There are instruments, lessons, jam seshes, and, most importantly for the purposes of this interview, animals roaming the halls.
Introduce us to your creatures.
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DISTRICT GEM got Angus from a farmer who’d named him after a steer. He told us we could change it, but it seemed like a pretty awesome music store dog name. Rodney: Living in the store is Fast Eddie, our cat. We now refer to him as Fat Eddie. Sheryl: And we have another dog and cat at home. They all sing. We have recordings. Rodney: We made a Christmas tape.
What inspires your pets to sing?
Sheryl: Mostly it’s when I rub Angus’ tummy and go Woo Woo Woo Woo. At this point, a man named John enters the store and there’s greetings all around.
How do customers get along with Angus and Fast Eddie? Rodney (to John): As a person who comes in the store, let me ask your opinion. Do you like it when you’re greeted by friendly animals in a music store? John: Of course. That’s why I get along with you so well. Rodney: So, that is the reaction of 99.9% of the people who come in.
Angus is a canine ball return.
Sheryl: I’ve got the arm of a pro baseball pitcher from three years of throwing this dog a ball. I get an MRI next week to find out if I need surgery. I’m not joking.
Does Fast Eddie have an Angus-type skills?
Sheryl: He will occasionally steal Angus’ ball.
How does having pets in the workplace improve life, and what are the downsides?
Rodney: Overwhelmingly positive. We have people that just come in to see the animals. Sheryl: When I substitute teach, the kids are all, “Are you the lady that works in the music store with the animals in it?!”
In your professional opinion, who are the best and worst artists in musical history? Rodney: The worst is Rupert Murdoch. Sheryl: Not Murdoch. Rodney: Rupert Holmes, I mean. He’s terrible.
I agree. He is terrible.
Rodney. Awful. Sheryl: The best is Roger Waters. Rodney: And also the best is The Who. But the worst is definitely Rupert Murdoch. Sheryl: Holmes. Rodney: Whatever. I’m gonna go check the “Answering Machine”.* Sheryl: What was his big song? Rodney: The Pina Colada Song.
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Angus the dog.
naughty-sounding but very real musical instruments in order from shortest to longest;
Vibraslap Sackbut Humpenscrump Sheryl: I’m going to say the humpenscrump is really short. Rodney: Are batteries included in these?
Rodney: “It’s by the old safe.” Sheryl: “Mind the holes in the floor.”
Any ghost stories?
Sheryl: The Cheeseburgers have a sackbut. They use it in Mustang Sally.
Rodney: We’ve had two paranormal teams go through the building. One group didn’t find anything, the other one gave me a detailed report of all the paranormal activity. Sheryl thinks it’s made up, but I think there’s some friendly spirits up there. Sheryl: No. Rodney: The only time I’ve ever seen a ghost is after Friday happy hour. If it’s haunted, it’s just a bunch of friendly ghosts. Sheryl: Which it’s not. Rodney: I think they’re glad we’re here. Sheryl: It’s a bunch of hooey.
What would Mustang Sally be without a sackbut?
We’ll go with Undecided. Find anything else cool up there?
No. Not even the sackbut.
Sheryl: Because they’re from olden times. The sackbut has got to be the biggest.
Correct.
Rodney: It’d be an empty hall, is what it’d be.
If you rented out every room in this five-story building, what island would you then buy?
Rodney: Probably the one in Randy and Marcy Phillips’ lake. Sheryl: We couldn’t afford to build anything there though. We’d eat fish and be squatters. Rodney: Missy Myers did rent the second floor for about 3 years and had her photography studio up there.
I want to rent out one small room on the fifth floor, start a business, advertise, and just give your address as the location. People’d be coming in, “Um, where’s Sam’s Dry Cleaning?” And you guys’d be, like, “Top floor, corner, past the nail, can’t miss it, go on up.”
Rodney: On the fifth floor there’s a safe from the Schmiedeskamp law firm. Lots of cool private eye doors.
What challenges do pet owners in the District face?
Sheryl: Finding a place to go potty, traffic. Rodney: Having them run out the door unexpectedly. They saw a German Shepherd the other day. Sheryl: We’ve had people that are not big fans of dogs ask us to put them in back while they’re in the store. No problem. Rodney: I think people understand we’re going to make them comfortable when they come in to shop. Sheryl: We’re a mom and pop shop, we have a few quirks...and those might include animals (laughs).
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Rodney: We always have a party the Saturday before Thanksgiving. We have one in February to celebrate the opening of the store. Sheryl: And one in July because that’s when we moved here and it’s Fast Eddie’s birthday. We don’t know how old he is. Or whether that’s his birthday. Rodney: We have jam sessions all the time. Sheryl: We have parties during Blues In The District. Rodney: My band the Cheeseburgers start our Making America Cheesy Again Tour tomorrow. HartLyss has shows, Pepper Spray...noon blues, The Concert Series...
When are you having the most fun?
Rodney: During events like Blues In The District. Sheryl: Jam sessions. Anytime there’s... Rodney: ...a gathering. Sheryl: People show up to jam sessions, they play, they become friends. Rodney: Music is a great unifier. You’ve sat in a few songs. Everybody has a great time. Sheryl: This guy joined the jam session one night, and it turns out... Rodney: He was from the band Steel Magnolia, from Nashville. Sheryl: They were playing at the Holler And Swaller that night. Rodney: “Hey, aren’t you...?”
When I worked in a music store, the instrument noodling favorites of customers were Home Sweet Home and Axel F. What melodies frequent your ear here? Rodney: We are a designated Wayne’s World historic site. We have a poster that
Pam is frequently accompanied by her fur kid Miss Phoebe in both creative and strategy meetings regarding upcoming media campaigns.”
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Jeff Schuecking, owner of Schueckings, poses with Carlie, one of his two “style consultants” that you can find in his shop most days. “Customers love seeing this little guy, and if a person is allergic or not comfortable around our dogs, we can easily put them in our office. But the vast majority of our customers love seeing our pets,” said Schuecking.
says NO STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN. Sheryl: And it still gets played quite often. Rodney: Crazy Train. Oh, and Wish You Were Here. Sheryl: Which I appreciate. If they’re good. Rodney: The other day, someone busted out a Rupert Murdoch medley. I got a little emotional. Sheryl: But we let you keep playing, Sam.
What can I say, I love Pina Coladas**. Who is your favorite all-time customer?
Rodney and Sheryl, simultaneously: Greg Ellery.
Roxy keeps tabs on customers and couches at Why Not Bedrooms Sunrooms Pools & Spas. Being only four months old, Rody is learnin g the tricks of the gtrade in a District business.
He needs a spot on the wall, maybe an eternal flame thingy.
Sheryl: The eternal flame is in our hearts.
Rodney, you grew up in Canada. Say something in Canadian.
I love Blues In The District out on the sidewalk, because we don’t just party...we party in metric. Double it and add thirty. If I get a six-pack that’s, like, forty-two LITERS of beer. * Title of a particularly noxious Rupert Murdoch song ** I very much do not love Pina Coladas
Mikey sneaks a nap under a clothing rack at Schuecking’s. Mikey belongs to Mae, an employee of the store. MAINE MAINEST. ST.MAGAZINE MAGAZINE--July May2017 2017
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Photos Courtesy of Pilar Yates.
PET BLESSING Salem Church recently honored the role pets play in our lives with the annual Pet Blessing and Adoption Event, Sponsored by the Church and The Quincy Humane Society. The blessing was held at Heritage Park Gazebo at 9th and State. Pets of all varieties brought their owners to the blessing, and received information about adopting a fellow brother or sister. Entertainment and photos were provided, and one lucky winner took away a $25 WalMart gift certificate.
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FARMERS MARKET by Tim Spencer
One of my favorite things to do on a Saturday morning is to go down to The District and walk around Washington Park to check out the Farmers Market. I was looking forward to this particular Saturday because Quincy Medical Group (QMG) was hosting a “make your own salsa garden kit” event. It included a small jar with wooden sticks to identify your plants, a jalapeño pepper plant, a cilantro plant and a tomato plant, a recipe card, and a small booklet to include all of the recipes from past and future recipe kits. Also to go along with the “salsa” theme they had an activity for the kids to make their own sombrero hat. All of these craft and activities are free for kids. Angie Barnes (aka Momma Bee) was on hand to give help where needed and to give direction on how to plant the produce. The staff at QMG volunteers every Saturday during the Farmers Market with each of the crafts and activities they have planned for this season.
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GOINGS ON IN THE DISTRICT The Red, White and Back the Blue Festival took place Saturday, July 8 in WAshington Park. This was the first year for the event, which was dedicated to the men and women who put their lives on the line for our community. Hundreds of people showed up to see the vehicles, watch the demonstrations, and meet some of the local officers. The crowd was entertained with a free concert by local band “Pepper Spray”.
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The Adams County Sheriff’s Department pose with their armored personnel carrier.
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Gary Farha took some time out of his busy day to walk his dogs, Mac Daddy and Crunch, in Washington Park.
IN THE Dog House
By Sam Middendorf sam@mainestqcy.com Photos by Ryan Stark.
Gary Farha is the Adams County State’s Attorney, and is in his 33rd year as a lawyer. He has lived in the District for
about a year. We caught up with him and he filled us in on a couple of his favorite scofflaws.
What kind of pets do you have, and what are his/her names? I have two male Westies (White West Highland Terriers) Mac Daddy is 9 years of age and Crunch is 5 years of age.
Where are they from?
Mac from a local breeder and groomer Chris Powell and Crunch from a woman in Southwestern Missouri.
How would you describe them?
They love people and very playful. They
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act like brothers, constantly playfully fighting with each other but always coming to the aid of a brother if threatened.
How active on a scale from 1 to 10? Pretty much a 10.
What activities do you engage in with your pets?
They go for lots of walks, love doggie daycare which they go to 3 days a week, love sitting in the window or on the deck as they watch the world go by.
The District is a great place to live for the owner and their pets.
Is there a trait you would like to see other pet owners adopt? Just make sure your pet gets tons of love and attention.
How are your dogs around other dogs?
Any special treats?
My boys are very much socialized and love all dogs, not so much cats and rabbits. In my old neighborhood before I moved downtown, Mac and Crunch had a best friend Bear, a black lab who passed away last year at the age of 16, they were sad for a week.
What are some of the challenges facing a pet owner in the District?
My dogs are groomed by Mac Daddy’s original breeder – Chris Powell.
Have you had any other pets? Lots of other dogs.
They love treats, you name the treat and it’s in the cabinet.
Do they need grooming, and is it personally or professionally done?
Late night walks- so they just go out on the deck.
Is there a local place you shop for pet food and medicine, or is it mail order/ out-of-District?
What changes, if any, would you like to see in the District to benefit pet owners?
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Mack Daddy and Crunch at home.
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Locally Grown With Love By Tim Spencer timothyspencer99@gmail.com
The only thing I have ever been able to grow is my waist size, so when I got to visit with Angie Barnes I was pretty excited to learn about what it takes to grow a huge garden. She is so passionate about growing so many vegetables. Like I said in my first sentence I can’t grow anything, so I had to ask her when we were walking around the garden if it was ok to stand in certain places to take pictures, because I wasn’t sure where to step. I didn’t want to “squash” anything. I learned from her that gardening is both an art and a science. My wife Denise went with me to the garden and Angie showed us all of the garlic that she harvested and hung in the barn. Denise is such a lover of garlic that I almost thought about checking her pockets to make sure she didn’t smuggle any out of the barn. Below is my interview with Angie Barnes, 28
aka Mama Bee.
Tell me about what a day is like on the farm?
I manage a large garden (1+ acre) on a 4 acre farm owned by John and Diana Mast. It’s convenient because the farm is just a couple blocks away from my house. John and Diana have three children that I adore. I love teaching them about gardening and they help me plant and harvest. My dad, Jerry Aden, and my husband, Blane, help me a lot in the garden. John Mast mans the tractor and I couldn’t get it all done without these three awesome guys. ( I pay them in vegetables). I’m usually over there in the evenings, after I work at my “real job” at Quincy Medical Group in the Laboratory. On the weekends, I am harvesting, planting, digging, weeding, watering, and sweating! I’m over at the farm quite a bit this time of year and I don’t have much spare time to chill. I love gardening- I call it “My Personal Wellness Program”.
How do you do it all? You must be passionate.
I’ll be the first to admit- I’m 52 years old and I am CRAZY!!!! I am extremely passionate about promoting Locally Grown Produce. My website and Facebook site allow me to share many gardening activities and recipes. I promote gardening as a family activity and love working with children. This spring, I worked with the YMCA after school program to incorporate gardening as an activity. I also promote gardening through my employer, Quincy Medical Group. We have a garden there that staff and Teen Reach work on, and we have a “QMG Farmer’s Market” where staff can bring home grown produce in and swap with other produce. QMG also provides Family Fun Activities each Saturday morning at the Farmer’s Market. I am so proud to be a part of a great organization! Gardening is a wonderful activity for all ages and the benefits are fresh and nutritious produce. I have found that children who garden will try and eat more varieties of produce. It’s a win win for all.
Where did you get the nickname MomMAINE ST. MAGAZINE - July 2017
EATS & DRINKS ma Bee?
We have two daughters, Madalyn and Makenzy. When they were young, their friends would call me Momma “B” (B is for Barnes). My husband, who is the Art Teacher at QHS is known as, “Mr. “B”. When I decided on my business name, I changed “B to BEE” and it kind of gave it a garden feel. No I don’t have bee hives…… yet….
Tap versus rain water?
Two things I hate to do is weed and water. Last year was my first year with Momma Bee’s Garden and I hand watered everything. It took up a lot of my time. This year, I upgraded to a drip irrigation
walk in the door with my produce! I have also recently provided produce to Thyme Square! Last year I was honored to provide produce for the District’s Fundraiser, Feast on Fifth. I am providing produce again this year for that event on August 6.
Where does the term “green thumb” come from?
Well, I had to Google that one. A “green thumb” is a term used to describe a person who has the gift of keeping plants alive and well. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, the phrase may have originated from King Edward I, who loved fresh green peas. He had a half a dozen serfs shelling them constantly, and gave a prize to the person with the “greenest thumb”. My thumb is always brown and dirty!
The Best and Worst So Far…
system so I don’t have to hand water. A great slow rain is the best though! I wish Mother Nature would let it rain anytime M-F at night- no weekend rain - that would be so cool!
What is the best time to plant in the Midwest?
Potatoes- March 17 and any time after that, cool weather crops such as cabbage, broccoli, peas, radish, kale, and lettuce can be planted after that. Tomatoes, peppers and eggplant, May 15 or after. If you want a Fall Garden, plant the first part of August.
What do you plant every year?
I grow 20+ varieties of heirloom tomatoes, peppers, and herbs. I also grow garlic, blackberries, other vegetables, and cut flowers. You name it, I probably have it planted! I am adding more varieties of berries next year, such as red and gold raspberries, more strawberries, and blueberries. I think next year we may get chickens and sell eggs!!
What restaurants in the district do you sell your produce to?
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The best thing that has happened is I have met so many people this past year. I absolutely love sharing my passion, whether it’s talking to a group of employees about the benefits of Locally Grown Produce, explaining what to do with a Kohlrabi, how to use fresh herbs, or offer gardening advice. I am also proud to announce this year, I was awarded a grant from the NRCS (National Resources Conservation Service) through the USDA. The grant allowed me to obtain a 30x48 foot high tunnel/greenhouse! The grant also allowed me to plant an area on the farm for Monarch Butterflies, Pollinator Bees, plant cover crops, and install native bee nesting boxes. I’m so excited and proud! (Again I’m a Dork). The worst- Losing a battle last year with Squash Bugs (I actually resorted to buying a hand vacuum to suck up those little #$@%@$^^!), and learning how to grow organically, free of harmful chemicals and pesticides. It’s hard to find the right combination to keep pests away and reduce weeds. Each year I become a little wiser. The tomato Sauce recipe I have attached, is a great recipe for family participation. Children can use a plastic knife to prep this. It’s a great fresh, thick tomato sauce free of preservatives, for those who have allergies or special diets. Use on pasta or make pizza. I have all the ingredients you need for this—Locally Grown With Love!!
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MUSICIAN FOCUS - ERIC BICHSEL
Hello Me, Meet The Real Me By Eric Bichsel
ericbix3@yahoo.com Photos courtesy Bad Wolf Media
Out of necessity this month, I am sitting down with myself...to interview me. Well, sort of. There won’t be any questions asked per se, at least not in the traditional question/answer format. Yes I realize the unending amount of self indulgence this appears to embody. Trust me that it was never my intention to do this. A couple of interviews fell through, and here we are. My musical journey began early in life, as it does with most musicians. I grew up listening to classic country. By classic, I mean George Strait, Conway Twitty, Merle Haggard, etc. It’s what many refer to as the Golden Age of country music. My first records were all Eddie Rabbitt. He was my first conscious musical influence. My mom was also a massive Elvis fan, which of course means I am also. But I really didn’t think he was in a different genre than the above listed. Most of the Elvis catalog I heard was country, or very nearly country. In 1982 however, my musical landscape changed drastically. I found out there were other genres than the two (Country AND Western) available in my house. The first time I heard Michael Jackson I had no idea how the course of my life would change. The talent and skill with which he vocally navigated through a song was heretofore unrivaled in my musical lexicon. Technically, he was my musical gateway drug, if you will. After Michael, I delved deeper into the pop music encyclopedia. Prince, Duran Duran, Lionel Richie, Rick Springfield, and later on The Bangles, The Human League, and Whitney Houston. Through my oldest sister Jacqueline I discovered Pat Benetar. My brother Johnny is how I came to my real musical love in life...hard rock. 36
I was introduced to Judas Priest in late 1985. As I said, my brother Johnny played Screaming For Vengeance for me on my parents console record player (that currently sits in my man cave). At first listen, I was horrified. This ain’t no Prince! I left the room almost immediately in disgust. “Nothing but noise!”, I declared. But, there was something stirring. In 1986 the Bichsel family stepped into the modern age. Cable TV was now being pumped into the house, and something of-
ten heard about but never witnessed called MTV fell into my lap. One fine early morning before school, I caught a video that resonated very deeply with this young lad. “You Give Love A Bad Name” by these New Jersey upstarts, Bon Jovi. Couldn’t get the song out of my head all day. I was hooked. Since the age of 5, I had always wanted to be a singer. I sang along to every song I knew...in secret. The ridicule would have been too much for me to bear if the family found out! Being that I was still a kid, I MAINE ST. MAGAZINE - July 2017
didn’t quite understand how sound worked. To me, a wall was a wall. Nothing could penetrate it. Especially sound waves. So while singing along to my favorite songs, I unwittingly let the whole family know what exactly was going on. This of course led to the inevitable jeering I referred to earlier. I look back on it fondly as it made me better in the long run. I don’t feel it was mean spirited. It’s the Bichsel way. Fast forward to the high school years. I met some good friends in high school who I am still friends with to this day. Two of these shared my rock star singer aspirations, Jeff Gire and Jay Briscoe. Both declined requests for interviews. Anyway, Jeff was my usher into the local music scene. He actually introduced me to Jay, who fronted the legendary local bands Roulette and later Torque. Our underage efforts for passage into bars to see Roulette are some of my favorite memories. One of which is hanging out on the back stairwell of a local establishment just to catch a song or two.
local bands, too many to list, but some include Pimpkatz, Seven Days Fuller, Gimcrack, and Rogue (with yours truly). Dan and Nick went on to other projects, some of which were school and family, but Nick still plays in local favorite, Eleven. 1996 brought about a new direction for me. Since the dream of every musician is to “make it”, I joined a band that would give me my best shot at doing so. Rogue started out with major aspirations. We played only our own original material, and set our sights on the recording process at Copper Mine studios in early spring of ‘97. By late summer of that year we released our first full length CD. This may not seem like a big deal now, but at that time period not very many bands had their own CD’s. With a couple of lineup changes, and a newly minted deal with an independent label out
of 2013, or more accurately a Facebook message. He wanted me to come down to his studio to “hang out”. I had heard rumors that he, and a couple of other highly skilled players were putting a new project together. I knew what this meant. He wanted me to come down and listen, but really he wanted me to come down and sing. I joined the next day, or so. Might have been 3 days. Anyway, La Cosa Nostra was born. I had a blast with those guys. Played some great music. We played some fun shows. There’s tremendous talent in that band. Maybe more than any other band I have ever played with. Brett Myers on drums, Steve Brueggeman on bass, Matt Lawless on keyboards and guitar, and the aforementioned Alan Lawless on lead guitar. I did what I could to keep up. In the fall of 2016 however, my personal life and
In 1993, my family still had no idea of my musical aspirations. That however, was soon to come to a crashing halt. My friend Jeff was in a couple of different bands at the time. One was called XLR8R (yes that’s supposed to stand for ACCELERATOR). Other than Jeff, the members were mostly Notre Dame students, and as such wanted to perform at The Spring Show, which is Notre Dame’s talent showcase. Bon Jovi’s epic “Wanted Dead Or Alive” was selected as XLR8R’s entry, and the circle was complete. Any of you that knows or has met me, knows I am a rotund fellow. Now, as such, I had never dared sing in front of people, other than some of my musician friends. Despite their assurances that I would pass muster, I was unconvinced I was ready. My friend Jeff however was having none of that. During a dress rehearsal, he pulled me up onstage to sing with him, in front of the entire collection of Notre Dame talent, and other local musicians. I was to do the background “Richie Sambora” parts. I was about as nervous as a person could be, waiting for my parts to begin. Now I don’t have much recollection of actually being up there, as I feel like I have blacked it out of my mind. When the song ended, my nervousness turned to humility, as we actually got cheers! I owe (or maybe place blame to) my whole musical career to this moment. A few months later, Jeff once again pushed me into the musical foray, as he stepped aside from his duties in XLR8R, and basically handed me the job. This band included some other legends still working the scene; Jon Walker, Nick Steinkamp, and Dan Phillips. Jon has played with many MAINE ST. MAGAZINE - July 2017
of suburban Chicago called Cellar Records, we released a new album in early ‘99. Soon thereafter however, that band fell apart. Sometimes life gets in the way. A 3 year retirement soon followed. In the mid 2000’s I played in a band called Mojo Filter. This was a band dedicated to playing the kind of cover material that people wanted to hear. “The Hits”, as it were. A different sort of band for me. It was a lot of fun. Good times were had. In early ‘08 however, I called it quits and once again, entered retirement. In 2011, my friend Bryan Young and I started an acoustic act. We played under a couple of different names and it fed my furnace once again. I guess I had entered that late stage of musical life that so many aging rockers did, The Acoustic Age. I got a call from Alan Lawless in the fall
work led me to retire once again. La Cosa Nostra is still going strong however. They are hard at work with a new singer and plan to be hitting the local venues soon, so keep watch. I wish them nothing but the best. Matt and I have plans for a Yacht Rock band that will come one of these days. But that’s another story... It’s a fickle thing, this business we call show. Some play for years and never leave it. Some take their “shots” and become disillusioned, then call it a day. Some like me, give it what they can, when they can. It’s not a love/hate thing. Sometimes, it’s just that life gets in the way. But...it always comes back around. Me? I’m just waiting for that next call. To ensure this study of over indulgence never happens again, please contact Eric with your musical story ideas and persons of interest. ericbix3@yahoo.com 37
The Chamber’s No Secret By Alta King
Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce alta@quincychamber.org
If I asked you what the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce does, how would you answer? I posed that question on Facebook a couple times. The answers were interesting. Someone had said that the Chamber provides tourist information such as brochures. Well…that’s true. We do have some materials such as city maps and event brochures. But honestly, we get those from the Quincy Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, and the QCVB has so much more to offer when it comes to tourist information. Simply put, the Chamber exists to
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that are members of the Chamber, and it would be a great idea to talk to them to see what the Chamber has done for them. Domestics, Etc. is one of those businesses, and owner Joy Berhorst is the treasurer of our Board of Directors. She would love to talk to you. For home & her owner Chris Taylor, Potter & Vaughn owner Lisa Crocker, and Tiramisu owner Roberto Stellino would be happy to talk to you as well. Other members in The District include BoodaLu Steakhouse, Revelry, The Patio, Gray Hunter Stenn, The Butcher Block, STARadio, Dozier Insurance Agency, EvenGlow Skin, and many more. Of course, Chamber membership goes beyond The District’s borders—we have members throughout Adams County, in Missouri, and beyond (hence the “area” part of the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce name). If your business isn’t a member of the Chamber, what are you waiting for? You’re welcome to call me at (217) 222-7980 or email me at alta@quincychamber.org.
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protect, promote, and serve the business community. We protect businesses by advocating for them when any anti-business legislation is up for passage. We promote businesses by bringing potential customers to them through our website and events. We serve businesses by offering training for their employees, and connecting them to key people including politicians and business leaders. There’s more to it than that. When I started working in Quincy in 2011, I knew no one. I was a media sales person and it was imperative for me to build relationships so I could be successful. I asked the Chamber for help, and got the help I needed. I was able to grow my client base through the many networking opportunities (Business Before and After Hours events, the Women’s Networking Group) offered by the Chamber, because people got to know and trust me by seeing me on a regular basis. That’s one story. Don’t just take my word for it. There are many District businesses
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Fri July 14 Washington ParkPaint the Park BLUE! Blues in The District 20th Anniversary Celebration featuring Big Al and the Heavyweights. 5:309:30pm.
Sat July 15 The Dock - Ultraviolet. Sat July 22 The Dock - Blacktop South. Fri July 20 Washington Park, Blues in The District - Matt Roberts Blues Band.
Sat July 29 The Dock - Memphis Mafia. One: Special Event Venue - Class of 1987 Reunion, featuring That 80’s Band. Open to the public. Sat August 5 The State Room- La
Cosa Nostra Returns featuring new front man Andrew Humphrey. Sun August 6 Feast On Maine Fri August 11 Washington Park, Blues in The District Tim Budig Band.
Live Music Every Friday & Saturday At Revelry!
Quincy Community Theatre July 20 thru July 30
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Blues in the District Noon Blues Lunch Hour. BYO Lunch in the park, or grab something from The Butcher Block Lunch shows are 11:30a to 1p. This week, Steve Rees.
Paint The Park BLUE Party! July 14 is a special night to CELEBRATE the 20th Anniversary of The District’s Blues in the District! Washington Park from 5:30pm – 9:30pm. This week, Big Al and the Heavyweights.
Blues in the District Concert Series. Washington Park from 5:30pm – 9:30pm Free to the public. This week, Matt Roberts Blues Band
Salvation Army night at The Gems! The Quincy Gems take on the Kokomo Jackrabbits. Game begins at 6:35pm. Bring two (2) non-perishable food items and receive 1/2 off your ticket price.
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St Jude Rumble on the River, South Side Boat Club. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
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Quincy Art Center - Big Scape Workshop $48 | $43 for Members of the Quincy Art Center 9 am Noon & 1 - 4 pm Create artwork inspired by wide open landscapes described in select pieces of literature. The Quincy Summertime Pickers Market in the historic Dick Brothers Brewery District at 9th & York Streets. . Hours are Saturday
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Quincy Art Center – Painting Party. No experience necessary. $30 fee includes all materials. Quincy Art Center studio.
AUGUST 7 is participating in the Quincy to Peoria St. Jude Run this year. He’ll be bartending at Mr. Bills Bar and Grill located at 538 South 12th in Quincy on Saturday, July 15 from 9:00pm to Midnight and a portion of the tips that night go to his fundraising efforts. Farmer’s Market – Washington Park –
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Cooks Night Off, Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York Street. Choose from Roast Beef or Fried Chicken, two sides, dessert roll & butter for $7. All proceeds benefit the Meals on Wheels program.
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whole weekend if you register in advance.
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The Kroc Center FREE showing of Beauty and the Beast from 4 to 6pm in the Meadows.
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THYME OUT with Gena Finley, POUND® Instructor
The Rhythm Is Gonna Get Ya
When Gena Finley first started a fitness regime in her early 40’s, Zumba was all the craze. In 2010, she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease where your own immune system attacks and destroys your joints (now in remission). At this time she was taking martial arts classes, but due to her condition found it too taxing. At this time she discovered Zumba, and it kicked off her love of fitness classes. In early 2015, Gena came across an ad to become a POUND instructor. So in March she took a chance and drove to Indianapolis. Keep in mind, she still had never even witnessed a class! By the second song into her training, she was hooked. There are more than 10,000 POUND Pros currently operating in the world. However, when Gena first started 2 years ago, there were less than 3000, AND she was the only Pro in a 2.5 hour radius of Quincy. In her “spare” time, Gena works full time for the Quincy Public School district as the Program Coordinator for the Quincy Area Vocational Technical Center. Try fitting THAT on a name tag. She teaches POUND classes at Elite Studio and the KROC Center 3 nights a week. She’s also been married to her husband, Chris, for 29 years and they have two children, Sierra (25) and Drew (23).
Why POUND®?
Short answer: It’s fun!!!!!!!! Long answer: POUND® is a total body workout. It combines cardio, conditioning and strength training. We call it a cardio jam session and you get to be the drummer! You have so much fun during the workout that you don’t realize how hard your body is working. You can burn up to 900 calories in an hour doing POUND® depending on your fitness level. We do several hundred squats and lunges in every class but you don’t realize how many because you’re having so much fun beating on the floor. I have had so many students come to me and say things like: “I’ve always hated group exercise classes until I tried POUND®” “I’ve never found a workout I could stick to for more than a few weeks before POUND®” “I never thought I could like cardio but
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you’ve made me a convert with POUND®”
So, the rhythm is indeed, gonna get ya?
“No clue, of what’s happening to you And before this night is through Ooh baby the rhythm is gonna get’cha” Absolutely!!!! If you think you’re going to come to POUND® and get a quiet, calm and serene workout you’ll be disappointed. POUND® is LOUD!!!! The music is loud, the Ripstix® are loud and I’m loud! We want this to be a total experience where you’re lost in the music and not paying attention to anything else going on around you. You know how you’re in your car and your favorite song comes on and you turn the radio up as loud as it will go and just start belting out the lyrics and you don’t
care who’s watching or listening? That’s the experience we want you to have with POUND®.
Is this licensed by Gloria Estefan?
No and I’m pretty sure she’s kicking herself for not thinking of it.
What kind of music does one hear at POUND®? Gloria? I mean if there’s no Gloria….
I guess I’ve lost you then. Ha! Sadly, there are currently no Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine tracks in POUND®. Maybe I’ll call them up and recommend they add a few. There are actually songs from a variety of genres used in POUND®. The current Set MAINE ST. MAGAZINE - July 2017
List I’m using in my classes includes Believer by Imagine Dragons (alternative rock/ pop rock) , The Anthem by Good Charlotte (pop punk), Prayer of the Refugee by Rise Against (hardcore punk), Fire by Barns Courtney (folk rock/blues rock) , Lean on Me by Club Nouveau (R & B/ funk), and Higher Ground by TNGHT (electronic dance). POUND® tries to have songs that will have a wide appeal. When I put together my Set List, I try to keep in mind songs that I think my Posse (POUND® participants) will like. I have people come to my classes ranging in age from 13 to 68 so they may not like every song I choose but will like enough of them that they still enjoy the workout. I think overall, they all love the songs that are chosen for POUND®. Myself, I’ve never been a huge fan of hardcore before POUND® but those songs make great tracks to just sink into and beat the floor to get your day out. You can be super aggressive with those tracks and they are very cathartic.
What do you do in your free time?
What is this thing you call free time? Ha! I enjoy getting to spend time with my family. My kids are grown but they still like
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down to read most nights, I last about 15 minutes tops before I start to fall asleep. It takes a really long time to finish books that way! I also spend a lot of my spare time watching POUND® videos and listening to the songs to really learn them front to back so if I get off track in choreography I can pick it back up again easily just by listening to where I am in the music. As my son says “Even when you’re not POUNDing, you’re POUNDing.”
Is your husband Chris in your POUND® class?
doing things with us so I feel so blessed by that. I truly enjoy physical activities as entertainment. I love hiking (but only on marked trails because I have a horrible sense of direction!) and ziplining. I love reading although by the time I sit
Ummm…No. I haven’t converted him yet and I’m pretty sure I never will. He actually does physical labor all day long so doesn’t really have a huge need to exercise after work. He’s physically exhausted by the time his day ends so I guess he’s excused. He has been so supportive of this though. When I get home after every class, he asks how it went. I think he’s just relieved that I’m getting paid to do it instead of spending more money! Ha!
What are Ripstix®? They sound terrifying.
They do sound a little dangerous, don’t
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they? Ripstix® are lightly weighted, bright green plastic drumsticks that add a little resistance to your workout. They weigh about a quarter pound a piece and are slightly bigger around in diameter than a traditional drumstick for easier gripping. They are also slightly shorter than a drumstick so you have to reach down a little further to
get to the ground. They are called Ripstix® because they can help you get ripped with long, lean muscle.
Lastly, where can newcomers sign up?
I currently teach POUND® at two locations (both in the District!). On Tuesday and Thursday nights I teach at Elite Studio at 425 Hampshire (above the beautiful,
historic Washington Theater) and on Wednesday nights at the Kroc Center at 405 Vermont. The Kroc Center classes are roster classes and are set up in 4-week sessions for the summer. You need to sign up for a whole session. They do offer sample classes in between sessions that are free for Kroc Center members. The next sample class at the Kroc Center will be held on Wednesday, July 19th at 6:45 pm. The 4-week sessions cost $12 for gold members, $15 for silver members and $20 for nonmembers. At Elite Studio, classes are set up in 6-week sessions and you can sign up for one night a week (Tuesday OR Thursday at 6:40 pm) or both nights (Tuesday AND Thursday at 6:40 pm). One night a week is $30 (6 classes) and two nights a week is $50 (12 classes). If people can’t commit to an entire session, there is a drop in rate of $6 per class. I will offer a sample class there in August but we let people come in and try it at any time and their first class is free. If you’re nervous about trying POUND® but are curious, you can just come and watch at Elite to see what it’s all about! I’m on Facebook and anyone is welcome to join our Facebook group: POUND Quincy or they can go to www.poundfit.com for more information.
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ARTIST FOCUS - JOE CONOVER Joe Conover … … grew up on the family farm, received a degree from the University of Illinois, worked a summer in Montana, spent more than three years in the U.S. Army, more than three years working on an English-language newspaper in Tokyo, a year with the Voice of America, and then
re-joined the Quincy Herald-Whig where he earlier met his wife, Janet. Retired in 2001 and now enjoys doing encaustics, collage, cold wax and oil.
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SECOND STRING MUSIC 100 North 5th • 223-8008 secondstringmusic.com
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SWICK REALTY 812D Hampshire • 653-9910 searchquincyhomes.com
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QUINCY SOCIETY OF FINE ARTS 300 Civic Center Plaza 222-3432 • artsquincy.org
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KROC CENTER SUMMER KICK-OFF CONCERT
Featuring a cappella group, “Blend” and Christian pop-rock outfit, “We Are Leo” performing in the Kroc Center’s Worship Theater, the Kroc Center will host a summer kick-off concert that promises an evening full of Christian-oriented, family-friendly musical entertainment. The concert will take place the evening of Sunday, June 4th, Advance tickets are available for purchase now. Tickets may be purchased at the Kroc Center at 405 Vermont Street in Quincy or online at artsquincy.org. Various seating options are available including general admission floor seating for $10, general admission balcony seating for $13, and $20 for VIP seating in the first two rows of the venue. A $1.00 service charge will be applied to all tickets purchase online. Tickets may also be purchased, while they last, at the door the evening of the event. At the door, general admission floor seating will be $12. General admission balcony seating will be $15.
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