INSTEAD of the traditional face painting children everywhere wear during the Richmond Mushroom Festival on May 7, Layton Meek chooses a more striking way to display his passion by getting a brightly colored tattoo. In answer to the obvious question, his parents are quick to point out the tattoo is a press-on – not permanent – for their 8-yearold boy. Asked “What’s that all about?” Meek answers without hesitation, “Jesus Christ.” Find more coverage of the Mushroom Festival inside this issue on Pages 9-15.

J.C. VENTIMIGLIA | Staff