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Decker recognized at county board meeting By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal

mong the items under discussion at Tuesday’s Jersey County Board meeting, Deputy Justin Decker of the Jersey County Sheriff’s Department was recognized for his efforts during a flood years ago. In 2018, Decker risked his life to save the life of an 83-year old Grafton resident, who got caught up in the floodwaters of the Mississippi River. Decker waded into the water to save the man. Sheriff Mike Ringhausen had recognized Decker’s action not long following the incident, but at the May 11 board meeting, Commandant Carl Bradshaw of the Robert Wendle

Department 1031 of the Marine Corps League presented a medal and certificate of recognition to Decker in honor of this selfless act. Following the ceremony in honor of Decker, the Jersey County Board presented a plaque to Ed Koenig from the people of Jersey County in honor of his many years of service as a Jersey County board member. Ed Koenig, Jr. received the plaque on behalf of his father, who he succeeded in the same board seat. “He enjoyed doing this,” Koenig, Jr. said. “Thank you, board, and past board members, for working with him. It’s a neat thing— intimidating— when you think 1,000 voters put their trust in you. You feel a great sense of responsibility, and he appreciated it.” Later in the meeting, a resolution opposing the Consumers and Climate First Act, also known as Senate Bill 2896, was addressed. (See, DECKER, A2)

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Deputy Justin Decker, left, and Commandant Carl Bradshaw, right, shake hands before Decker is presented a medal for service rendered in the saving of an elderly Grafton resident from floodwaters in 2018.

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By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal When local Ironman Dane McGuire met Joseph “Jojo” Frazier at the JCH Wellness Center, he saw a lot of himself in the young man, not just in his determination, but in his disability. Now, McGuire has passed the baton by donating a trike to Frazier, one that was a crucial piece in McGuire’s own quest to overcome the limitations of cerebral palsy and become a world class athlete. Nathaniel “Dane” McGuire, who now lives in Havre, Mont., had shown that with some major determination, nothing can stop an individual from achieving what they truly want to accomplish. The Ironman athlete has cerebral palsy, impacting motor function on the right side of his body, namely his leg. According to the CDC, cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to

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Donor Pool set to open; JPRD going strong By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal Summer is on the horizon in Jersey County, so young folks will be happy to know that the Jerseyville Parks and Recreation Department (JPRD) is planning on opening the Donor Pool at the city park on May 29. Equally good news is that, unless there’s a sudden change in the local or state COVID situation, guidelines for the pool will remain as they were when the pool season ended last August. It is a far better start to the 2021 pool season than what it was this time last year, according to city officials. “At this time, [regulations] are what we left off last season with, which is 50 percent capacity,” JPRD Director Tyler Hermans said. “Deck chairs will be left in storage, so anyone wanting a chair will have to bring their own.” Hermans further reported that pool parties and swim lessons will also be available this year, so long as parties and swim classes remain at or under 50 people. As far as the usual swim time, which is noon to 6 p.m. seven days a week, the number of occupants at the pool at any time can’t exceed 250 persons. Normally, the bather load is 500 people, but the 250 occupancy limit won’t be an issue unless there happens to be one or two extremely hot days this summer, as those July temperatures tend to drive locals straight to Jerseyville’s

only municipal pool to cool off. As for the concession stand, which services pool patrons as well as park visitors, it will also be available this summer. “Concession workers all wear masks, following restaurant guidelines,” Hermans said. Hermans also said that surfaces will be sanitized regularly, including before and after pool parties to reduce the risk of COVID exposure in the community. “We’ll be starting out in a much better position than we were before the 2020 pool opening, when we had to block swim time off into time increments and only 50 people could be at the pool at any given time,” Hermans said. “We have heard they’re supposed to revisit current guidelines for Illinois in May, and obviously that’s seen as new guidelines. We will recreate what the pool day looks like, as we did last year with the park and pool.” The JPRD must abide by the regulations set forth by the Illinois Department of Public Health, which isn’t anything new for the department since the pool must always be treated according to state standards to ensure the health of the community, whether there’s a pandemic afoot or not. Besides the city pool, Hermans said that the Susnig Center will remain open in the summertime as well, for those who prefer a game of air-conditioned basketball over sunbathing and swimming. (See, POOL, A7)

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Joseph “JoJo” Frazier is natural on his new trike that David McGuire of Jerseyville donated to him.

First responders give SFHG students inside look at emergency vehicles

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Flight Nurse Sarah Moorehead explains what is in a survival flight helicopter to St. Francis-Holy Ghost School students Friday.

By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Board Local first responders made an effort to dispel the unknowns that come with their jobs Friday, when showing off their equipment to St. Francis Holy Ghost students. The JCH Ambulance Association was the host of the event. Nathan Bishop, paramedic and co-founder of the JCH Ambulance Association, coordinated all the first responder groups including the JCH Ambulance Service, Jersey County Sheriff’s Department, Jerseyville Police Department, Jerseyville Fire Department and Survival Flight Helicopter. “We like to do community outreach. We like to talk to the kids, because sometimes it is scary when you have to deal with the ambulance or the fire department or the police department,” Bishop

said. “We don’t just come over for a cup of coffee. We come over when something is wrong, so we are trying to take the unknown out of it, trying to take the scary part out of dealing with us.” It has been about four years since local responders have done something like this, but in the past, it has worked. “I actually had a kid that came through this, and about two months later was involved in an ATV accident and broke her leg, and when I picked her up, she said, ‘You know, this is not nearly as scary because I got to crawl in and out of the ambulance and see all of this before.’” This event was in conjunction with various weeks dedicated to recognizing the different kinds of personnel that respond to emergencies. “Law enforcement week is this month. EMS week is the third week of May, so we just

picked a nice day to squeeze all of this in,” Bishop said. And Friday was a perfect day for learning, with warm temps and a cool breeze coming in throughout the day. The helicopter drew much of the intrigue from students with numerous questions about the situations they respond to, the equipment they hold and what it takes to get a job like that. It especially drew a crowd when landing and taking off. However, students were still fascinated by each department and the equipment they had to protect civilians, fight fires and save lives. At the police SUVs, students were excited to see the engine rev up along with “attempting to escape the back seat,” which is locked from the outside. At the ambulance, Bishop said students wanted to know what was in every drawer. (See, RESPONDERS, A2)

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(Continued from A1) “They want to know what everything in the shelves are, and the number one question is ‘Do you have any shots?’ The answer is ‘Yes, but you are not going to see them today,’” Bishop said. St. Francis-Holy Ghost Principal Dennis Cramsey was very pleased with how the day turned out. “Our students gained so much from the First Responder Day,” Cramsey said. “We are so appreciative of the work our first responders do to save lives and to keep all of us safe. “Students not only became more familiar with the various services available within our community, many of the students were inspired by the first responders and we hope the first responders visit may be a catalyst for future careers.” The hope is that this will become an annual, or at least, more frequent affair. Bishop noted they will likely reach out to other local schools in the fall. “We hope to be able to do more of these kinds of programs in the future, so we will probably reach out to them in the fall and see,” Bishop said.

(Continued from A1) The act was introduced from Gov. JB Pritzker’s office last week, Jersey Board Chairman Don Little said, and it is essentially a green energy bill that seeks to make Illinois a 100 percent green energy state by 2050. Little expressed that, though he thought green energy was a good thing, he didn’t believe that it should be achieved at the expense of taxpayers. Additionally, Little, as well as various county board members throughout the state, took concern with some of the language of the proposed legislation. “It provides for a lot of usurping of local government authority,” Little said. The resolution that was presented before the board for consideration opposed giving more governmental control to higher state officials and solar and wind energy interests, as well as iterating that the individual counties throughout the state are more qualified to handle such matters than individuals disinterested with local

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St. Francis-Holy Ghost boys are wowed hearing the sheriff’s department vehicle’s engine rev up Friday.

county populations. The board accepted the resolution and it passed, unanimously. Near the close of the meeting, Sandy Hefner, chairman of the tourism committee, recommended the acceptance of three grant applications from entities in Jersey County, which the board unanimously agreed. The Jersey County Historical Society was approved for $2,000 to aid with their annual Apple Festival, to which will be hosted on Oct. 2. The second grant approved was for the Jersey County Fair in the amount of $12,000 to aid in the annual fair, which will be held this year between July 13-18. The final application was from the Jersey County Farmers and Artisans Market, which will run throughout the summer from late June through September in the amount of $800. Following the approval of these allotments, Chairman Don Little expressed the board’s excitement for the return of tourism-based opportunities in the county.

Trike (Continued from A1) So, he went in with his father on a trike, which David called “The Blue Flame,” to offer Dane more mobility, allowing him to stay on the bike longer and to compete in the Ironman Challenge. It was a single speed bike, something Dane and his father did not necessarily know when getting it, but it was cost effective, and they knew they would upgrade sometime down the road. That time came when Dane moved into his studio apartment in Havre. “He upgraded to a 24-speed racing trike, and so, when we were getting him moved, he was moving into a studio apartment, and couldn’t take everything with him,” David McGuire said, meaning the Blue Flame needed a new home. “It was important for both me and my dad to not only make sure equipment like that goes to a good place, but especially for my dad, he wants to give it back to another person like me,” Dane said. It was then when one local boy came to mind. “We just started kicking around ideas, and somehow I remembered him telling me about JoJo,” he said. Joseph “JoJo” Frazier, a 12-year-old boy with CP, had been going to the Jersey Community Hospital Wellness Center for physical therapy. “There is a deep cleft in the right side of his brain that is inoperable,” Terri McCoy, JoJo’s grandmother and guardian, said. And one day, Dane noticed JoJo in the center and went over to talk with him. Dane was at the Wellness Center frequently, especially as he furthered his fitness efforts. “They saw me practically everyday from August of 2020 to when I left in March of 2021, and that is how we came across the young man that my dad ended up donating my first bike to,” Dane said. At the time, Dane wasn’t certain, but was confident knowing his own condition, that this boy, JoJo, may have had the same disability as him. Eventually, Dane was compelled to walk over and ask. “I understand that pretty much nobody with CP looks the way that I look like now, and that young man saw me in my workout gear,” Dane said. “He saw what I looked like physically, and it was the first time I had ever seen somebody’s eyes just light up because I had also told him (I have CP, too).” The conversation was short, because JoJo was in the middle of physical therapy, and Dane did not want to bother him. Both went about their days, but Dane couldn’t help thinking about that encounter. “For the entire rest of that training session, I was having trouble just keeping it together, keeping my composure,” he said. “So I am sitting there on a stationary bike just crying – not because I felt sorry for him, but I just remember thinking I did not have anybody that looks the way I do now, that does what I do now, to look up to really. “So, it kind of all hit me at once – what I could

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David McGuire and Joseph “JoJo” Frazier Facetime Dane McGuire, when David donated Dane’s old trike to JoJo.

be for him, what I could be for other people like them and just the full circle impact of everything I have done on myself.” It was obvious to Dane and David both that JoJo would be the perfect person to give the trike a new home. Joseph is no stranger in the community. The outgoing pre-teen knows everybody, based on McCoy’s account, and based on first impressions, one would be hard pressed to believe otherwise. “I substitute at the school, and it doesn’t matter what school I am going to. (It is always) ‘How is JoJo? How is Jojo?’ It is just unreal,” McCoy said. Dane and David coordinated with the Wellness Center to get in contact with JoJo to get him the bike, and when McCoy and he found out, there was excitement all around. “It was so exciting,” McCoy said. “They called us last week from the Wellness Center, and I am like, ‘Yes, yes, yes!’ On regular bikes, he can’t keep his balance, so this sounded like the perfect thing for him.” “When you said I had a surprise, the first thing I said was, ‘Was it a bike,’” JoJo said to McCoy. Up to this point, it had been a challenge finding an alternative for JoJo. “He had other ones when he was younger like with the training wheels, but as he got older, we just couldn’t find anything,” McCoy said. “It is not like they make a 10-speed with training wheels too much.” When David brought over the bike last week, everyone was all smiles. After a quick adjustment, JoJo was off, cruising down the street and in the nearby parking lot. The best part, according to Jojo, was the ease of movement, the ability to go fast without the labor required to power something like a scooter. So, Jerseyville residents watch out. You may soon find yourself being passed by a streak of blue driven by the new speedster in the community, JoJo. McCoy said since he had gotten the trike, he had been on it about everyday. “There’s no stopping him,” McCoy said.

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Doris A. Henson Doris A. Henson, 91, passed away on May 4, 2021 at Jerseyville Nursing & Rehab. She was born on October 1, 1929 to Floyd Freeman & Amy (Morgan) Mains. She married Charles E. Henson on April 20, 1952 at the First Baptist Church of Jerseyville. Doris graduated from Jersey Township High School in 1947. She was employed by The State Bank of Jerseyville from 1947 to 1961. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jerseyville since 1940, Plainview Order of Eastern Star, JCBA, and Jersey Homemakers Education Association. She also served on the Westlake Country Club Board and delivered Meals on

Wheels for many years. Doris is survived by husband: Charles E. Henson of Jerseyville, nieces & nephews: Don & Debby Wise of Winter Park, Florida, Jay &Lisa Wise of Gahanna, Ohio, Gina & John Davis of Winter Springs, Florida, Sarah Wise of Pasadena, California, Daniel & Megan

Eugene “Gene” John Frank Wise of Key West, Florida, Adam & Jocelyn Wise of Bellefontaine, Ohio and Alex Wise of Columbus, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, son: Phillip Henson, infant brother: Gene Mains, and sister: Ethelwynne (W.E.) Wise. Visitation was held on Sunday, May 9, 2021 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Alexander Funeral Home. Funeral was held on Monday, May 10, 2021 at 10:00 am at the First Baptist Church of Jerseyville. Pastor Brent Meyer officiated and burial took place at Oak Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Jerseyville. Alexander Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Walter Wood, Jr. Walter Ottis Wood, Jr., 74, of Baker City, Oregon lost his long battle against cancer, on April 28, 2021, at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Boise, ID. Interment was at the Shipman Cemetery next to his parents where a graveside service was held at 2 pm on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. A memorial cel-

ebration of life will be held in a place and time to be determined in Baker County Oregon and anyone who wishes to attend will be welcomed. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Baker High School Trap Club through the Powder River Sportsmen’s Club to encourage the safe training and edu-

cation of the new generation of shooters, both male and female. Any contributions may be sent to or hand delivered to Coles Tribute Center, 1950 Place Street, Baker City, Oregon 97814. To offer online condolences to Walter’s family, please visit www.andersonfamilyfuneral.com

Jerseyville Council OKs TIF project in downtown By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal Work will soon be getting started to spruce up the location of Connolly Flooring/ Heitzig Distributing (Conzig LLC) building in downtown Jerseyville. The Jerseyville City Council approved a commercial building improvement grant of $35,000 through tax increment financing (TIF) funds to the owners of the building, Dustin Heitzig and Gary Connolly, for an exterior improvement project. Heitzig said planned updates include renovations to the back of the building, windows in front and awning. The work will include some tuck-pointing. “It will beautify the building from the outside,” he said. The TIF Advisory Board made this project recognition on April 29. “We always look forward to upgrades to our downtown, as our downtown – we are trying to move the community forward, to make this a destination site for people to come to our community and be able to walk the blocks of the city of Jerseyville,” Mayor Bill Russell said. A timeline as to when the work will be done has not been established yet, but the business owners are ready. “We are excited to get started,” Heitzig said. Also in the meeting, city council commissioners OK’d work on the electrical system

at Dolan Park and Wock Lake. Specifically, they approved a proposal from Pointer Electric Inc. for underground conduit, wiring and related electrical improvements that the park. This work will upgrade electrical wiring that in some areas was 40 years old – beyond its useful life. Electrical systems in the public space range from 10-45 years old, Public Works Director Bob Manns said. “With the weather and the elements over the years, it is time,” Manns said. The project is projected to cost roughly $200,000, and is considered the first phase of the work they have planned for the electricity at the park. “Basically, this is the buried piece of the construction, and the more visible piece we call Phase 2 – that will probably be months down the road.” Phase 2 would include upgrading the lighting to LED. Also in the meeting, the commissioners approved: Q The reappointment of Scott Woelfel to the Fire Pension Board for a three-year term to expire May 2023. Q The reappointment of Carl Crawford to the TIF Advisory Board for a three-year term to expire April 2023. Q A tourism grant in the amount of $2,200 as requested by Shirley Scott on behalf of the Jersey County Historical Society for the annual Apple Festival to be held Saturday, Oct. 2.

Pool (Continued from A1) “As far as the Susnig Center goes, we ask you to have a mask on to enter, and once you’re in the gym, if you can’t maintain six feet of distance, we recommend you keep your mask on,” Hermans said. “Open gym hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday and noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, but those hours are subject to change in the event the health department might have to use the facility.” The loosening of pandemic restrictions comes at an exciting time for the JPRD, especially the Susnig Center, as the department was recently awarded a Parks and Recreation Facilities Construction (PARC) grant from the IDNR for updating the Susnig Center. “The grant was for

$450,000,” Hermans said. “Right now, we know we received the grant and we’re following the procedural steps of initiating the process toward the overall renovation of the Susnig Center.” Hermans isn’t quite certain when the community will start to see changes at the facility, but shares that he is excited for the community to see what changes come in the future. Beyond the Susnig Center and city pool, as far as the usual time-honored summer activities of baseball and softball are concerned, those are a-go for the season as well. “Our opening day at the ballpark is going to happen on May 15, where any kid in uniform gets a free donut before the first set of morning games and any kid in the afternoon in uniform gets a free hotdog,” Hermans said. “All

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the food will be prepared before the event begins and will be individually packaged so we can continue to abide by all our current regulations.” As it was with the city pool, so it is with the ball games. The regulations in place last year as the summer season drew to a close are still in place for the start of the 2021 season. “Everything is the same as it was coming out of the fall leagues, but again, anytime they revisit or decrease the regulations, we take note of that and make changes as we need to,” Hermans said. All in all, the JPRD is getting back to normal as fast as they can, keeping in step with state health guidelines, but the great thing about it all is that it’s looking like summer 2021 has a lot more to offer around the community than last year.

Local Church Listings Bethel Baptist Church 29515 Kane Road Jerseyville, IL 62052 618-498-3190 http://www.betheljerseyville.com

First Baptist Church (Grafton) 15 South Brown Street Grafton, IL 62037 www.fbcgrafton.org

First Baptist Church (Jerseyville) 200 West Pearl St. Jerseyville, IL 62052 618-639-3602 www.jerseyvillebaptist.org Facebook: Jerseyville Baptist

Jerseyville Church of Christ 24439 US Hwy 67 Jerseyville, IL 62052 618-498-5609 www.jerseycoc.com

Peace United Church of Christ 23098 Glenda Ave. Jerseyville, IL 62052 List with us 618-498-1234

Eugene “Gene” John Frank, 69, passed away on May 1, 2021 at his home, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 19, 1951, in Carrollton to the late Joseph & Gertrude (Wetstein) Frank. He was a US Army Veteran and worked as a mechanic for over 35 years before retiring from South Side Auto. He had a love for cars, motorcycles, his family (especially his grandchildren), his dog Molly, mushrooming and drinking coffee with his friends. He is survived by his children: Denise (Matt) Stidd of Fieldon; Toni Frank of Jerseyville; Terry (Tiffany) Frank of Jerseyville; Robert (Alicia Mason) Frank of

Jerseyville; Kilian (Samantha) Frank of Jerseyville; his grandchildren: Asher and Elizabeth Stidd; Cierra, Alexandria, William, Skyler and Noah Frank; Wyatt and Jackson Frank; Evelyn, Gabriella, Kilian Jr. and Jagger Frank; his siblings: Joanne Berry of Jerseyville, Rich-

ard Frank of Godfrey and Thomas (Jessalyn) Frank of Denton, Texas; the mothers of his children and numerous family and friends. Graveside service will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery on Monday, May 17th at 3 p.m. Military graveside rites will be conducted by American Legion Post #492. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to his family to help with expenses in care of Alexander Funeral Home. His celebration of life will also be held on May 17th from 4:30 to 7:00 at 1401 S. State Street the “Old” Landreth Building in Jerseyville. All family and friends are welcome. Alexander Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Tony Johns Anthony Allan “Tony” Johns, 65, passed away at 2:12 p.m., Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Private burial will take place at Noble Cemetery in Otterville at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 22,

2021. For those desiring, memorials may be given to Panther Athletic Club in care of Crawford Funeral Home, 1308 State Highway 109, Jerseyville, IL 62052, who has been entrusted with arrangements.

Albert William “Bill” Oertel, Sr. Albert William “Bill” Oertel, Sr. 86, of Brighton, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021, at Robings Manor in Brighton. Cremation rites have been accorded and entrusted to Anderson Family Funeral Home in Brighton.

Memorials may be made to Brighton Betsey Ann Fire Protection District, St. John United Church of Christ, or Brighton Food Pantry. Online condolences and guestbook may be found at www.andersonfamilyfuneral.com.

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HOUR OF SOLEMN PETITION

Officer Matt Schultz of the Jerseyville Police Department was one of the individuals chosen to pray for the nation at the annual National Day of Prayer event, which took place on May 6 in the sanctuary of LifeChurchX in Jerseyville. Schultz prayed for the safety of first responders, while other speakers prayed over other areas of public and private life. Rep. CD Davidsmeyer prayed over the government, former KSDK meteorologist Mike Roberts prayed over media and arts and Chaplain Steve Pace sent in a video recording of himself speaking and praying over the military and veterans. Local leaders who prayed over various areas of local life included Niki Egelhoff, Kyle Allison, Pastor David Brown and Cara Paschal. The event was hosted by Steve Bland of Eldred. The worship band was composed of three separate church bands, including LifePoint Church, First Assembly of God and LifeChurchX, and the event even featured interpreters for the deaf and hard of hearing, supplied in the persons of Christina Proctor and Beth Smilack.

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[ $730,000 ] 3BR, 5BA, 16 ACRES, 2 HOMES, HOME THEATER, CATHEDRAL CEILINGS

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PROM COURT FOR JERSEYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCED

The 2021 Prom Court has been selected at Jerseyville Community High School. From left to right, front row: Samantha Weishaupt, Catherine Loftus, Jordan Sibert, Kenyan Turner and Allison Ferenbach. Back row: Owen Goetten, Emilio Hernandez, Curtis Shively, Cal Gorman and Corey King. Not pictured is Ian Sullivan.

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five counties of Illinois State Police District 18, encompassing Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin and Montgomery counties. In the past nine years that the scholarship has been available, 48 scholarships have been awarded. The annual fundraiser for the scholarship is a golf outing scheduled for Sept. 25 at Timber Lakes Golf Course.

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401 Timber Ridge Dr #15, Grafton - $189,000 1309 Dolan Ln, Jerseyville – $392,000 Gorgeous second floor unit, close to elevator. 3 Stunning view of the your own lake from this custom bed, two bath, open floor plan, great room open built spacious 3 bedroom, 3 bath home. Cathedral to kitchen with bar seating. Fantastic covered ceiling with massive beams, open floor plan, and Selling Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Madison, deck w/ awesome views. This unit offers a corner oversize marble top center island. 3 car garage, Macoupin & Surrounding Counties garage (one of the largest). out-building, clubhouse, large patio, and much more.

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107 N State St (109 A & B), Jerseyville 147,500 This double entry commercial space offers many uses. The main level has been opened up to allow for one larger retail shop. A new owner could separate the space and sublet either side. Approx. 3000 sq. ft on main level. The upper level offers 2 apartments and a studio apartment.

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101 S Liberty, Jerseyville $92,500 662 Broadway Kampsville Cute 2 bedroom home situated on a nice cor$125,000 ner lot. Eat in Kitchen and appliances remain. 3 bedroom ranch w/ 2 bath & Enjoy relaxing on the covered deck. There’s an basement. 45 x 54 Machine shed attached garage and plenty of extra parking. w/ car lift 1.2 acres CALL Charlene Morgan 618-535-0071

31470 Bartlett Rd, Brighton - $425,000 Searching for privacy? Here is 5.7 ac. in a secluded country setting. Spacious Home with over 4,000sf of living space, two car garage, whole house generator, circle drive and 35 x 50 Quonset style outbuilding with electric

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Lot 37 & 38 Grafton Hills Dr, Grafton $22,000 Here is a one acre home site in Grafton Hills. Located within walking distance to the elementary school. 200 x 240 level lot that allows room for your home, garage and good size yard space. Grafton Hills restrictions apply.

90 S Fairmount, Alton - 464,900 One owner Godfrey home located in exclusive Fairmount! The wow factor will start as you enter the foyer with an 18 foot tall entry and gleaming marble ﬂoors. Spacious kitchen w/center island, hearth room, main ﬂoor master wuite and so much more.

Very nice commercial building. Opportunity for a variety of business uses. 10880 SF offers a 20T on rail (52’ x 180’) crane. Also includes 3T and 2T jib cranes, paint booth and 2 ofﬁce spaces. Call Charlene Morgan 618-535-0071

315 E Main St, Grafton - $189,900 107 W Vine, Brighton $75,000 Darling 2 to 3 bedroom. Updated kitchen & Great location at east end of town. bath with newer flooring throughout. Spacious 100 ft M/l of road frontage. Suited for living room, Den or home office can be utilized as another bedroom, Main floor laundry, re-sale and wholesale. covered patio and detached garage. CALL: Pam Roady 618-535-2914 Wendi Mielke 618-535-2930

608 E Carpenter, Jerseyville 20877 Maple, Fieldon Megan St, Lots 44 to 50, Jerseyville Great location and priced to sell 6 lots available $114,000 $59,000 Built in 2008 this one owner, well cared for Move in condition 3 bedroom w/ large bonus in Miller’s Park Estates. Water and sewer at street. PICK YOUR LOT and BRING YOUR BUILDER. move in condition home offers 3 bedroom room addition with main ﬂoor laundry room- Lots #44-49 priced at $12,900 Lot #50 priced and 2 full baths. 20 x 28 attached garage built in 2001, could be used as a family at $14,900 Call Charlene Morgan 618-535-0071 and extended concrete pad for more parking. room or additional bedroom.

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Local students given DAR Good Citizen Award Dr. Silas Hamilton Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has recognized the following students who were chosen by their teachers and peers to be the 2021 DAR Good Citizens for their respective schools. The DAR Good Citizen Award, sponsored nationally by the NSDAR, is based on qualities of

good character including dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. The winner from Jersey Community High School is Halle Bechtold, daughter of Joseph and Rebecca Bechtold, and the winner from Southwestern High School is Brady Salzman, son of Nikole Salzman. Because of the COVID19 restrictions, the Annual Awards Banquet could not

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be held, and awards of DAR Good Citizen pins and certificates and a monetary award were mailed to them. Brigid Dunn was judged as chapter winner of the essay contest and her essay was forwarded to District V for judging at that level. Roberta Groppel and Katie Morgan are cochairs of the DAR Good Citizens Committee.

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Rotarians were presented with certificates commemorating their nomination as Junior Rotarians for March 2021. Junior Rotarians, from left to right, are: Sally Hudson, Shelby Koenig, Club President Laura Dugas, Cole Spencer and Andrew Kribs.

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ST. FRANCIS SHINING KNIGHTS ANNOUNCED The Shining Knight winners from St. Francis Holy Ghost Catholic School for the week of May 3-7 are: Morgan A., Cooper R., Ethan H., Loretta R. and Gracen W.

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Junior Rotarians nominated in April are, from left to right: Allison Ferenbach, Clayton Brunaugh, Club President Laura Dugas, Matthew Wargo and Catherine Loftus.

JCMS staff, students of month for April announced

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From left to right, Haley Disterhoft, substance use prevention services assistant, and teachers Jeff Wieneke and Waylon Schroeder were named as the Jersey Community Middle School’s Staff of the Month of April.

The May 2021 Junior Rotarians from left to right are: Ethan Mueller, Tanner Brunaugh, Club President Laura Dugas, Emma Plasmeier and Michelle Maag.

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Illinois Valley Senior Menu Reservations must be made by 1 p.m. prior to the day you wish to eat. If you have made reservations and cannot attend, please notify the center at 618498-3483. Whole wheat bread served daily except as noted (*). 2 percent milk served daily. Monday, May 17: Hamburger on bun*, sweet potatoes, asparagus, plums and krispy treats. Tuesday, May 18: BBQ Johnny ribs, scalloped potatoes, baked potatoes, pears and blueberry Jell-O salad.

Wednesday, May 19: Chili all meat frank on bun*, slaw, tropical fruit and cookies. Thursday, May 20: Broccoli cheese soup, chicken salad, bean salad, apricots and dessert bar. Friday, May 21: Birthday Dinner: Ham loaf, au gratin potatoes, green beans, oranges and cake with frosting. Menu subject to change based on product availability. Call the local center to learn about events and activities. Please make checks payable to: IVEDC. To register or to cancel your meals call 618-498-3483.

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Saturday, May 29: TreeHouse Wildlife Center’s 2nd Annual Drive-Thru Baby Shower, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 23956 Green Acres Rd., Dow, 62022. Asked to bring an item on our baby shower wish list to help staff and volunteers raise and care for injured and orphaned young wildlife during their time in the clinic. Also, meet and greet with animal education ambassadors, grab and go kids activity sheets, animal photos or crafts. ONGOING: The Jerseyville Hospital retirees will begin to meet again in May at DJ’s Pub and Grill, 117 W Prairie Street. They will meet on second Wednesdays (May 12 this month) instead of first Wednesdays.

The Cottages of Jerseyville is seeking a CNA! We are ready to train the right person for this position! The Cottages of Jerseyville is a Memory Care Community with 10 bedrooms for seniors with cognitive impairment. Our staff enrich the lives of our elders, while building genuine relationships with elders and their families. The Cottages of Jerseyville is mission-based and person-centered. We pride ourselves on creating moments and inspiring greatness- in our elders AND staff- that will impact them for the rest of their lives. Responsibilities: CNAs at The Cottages of Jerseyville provide direct care to elders, assist them in all activities of daily living. Including but not limited to: bathing, dressing, serving meals, leading individual and small group activities, and medication reminders. 618-639-9710 Apply today! rwright.gms@att.net

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Masks may be coming off Antifa By BILL HOAGLAND Recent events have led to an increasing demand that we take a closer look at “Antifa,” the secretive organization that Joy Behar and other celebrities claim is nothing more than a “concept.” The person who most recently joined the demand that we “unmask” Antifa is Ted Wheeler, the embattled mayor of Portland, Ore. Last summer, Mayor Wheeler was out there with the rioters in Portland, many of whom are members of Antifa, essentially approving their attempts to burn down Portland under the guise of being peaceful protestors. Mayor Wheeler sobered up when he received a chilling video on April 29 from a purported member of Antifa, stating in substance that if he did not immediately resign, he would be killed. In the same video, the home address of Mayor Wheeler was provided just to make things even more interesting. The person making this video was, of course, masked. Of course. Maybe Mayor Wheeler was with the rioters last summer because his opponent in the mayoral election, Sarah Iannarone, claimed to be an Antifa member. Or maybe Mayor Wheeler assumed that if Biden won, the mob would go away after the election. But even though Biden won, Antifa members continued their assault on Portland. In fact, on the night of the election, Antifa rioters showed up at Mayor Wheeler’s residence, demanding that he resign despite the fact that he had just been re-elected. On New Year’s Eve, Antifa members rioted and burned several buildings, including a Boys and Girls Club facility—an organization that has absolutely nothing to do with any grievance Antifa members might have. Later in January, Mayor Wheeler was confronted on the street and punched in the face by

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an alleged Antifa supporter. Things have only become worse since then — so bad that, finally, on April 24, Mayor Wheeler demanded that Antifa be “unmasked” because they are nothing more than terrorists wrecking Portland just because they can get away with it. In a most unusual turnaround for Wheeler, he urged the public to get license numbers of the cars carrying these Antifa members to and from these ongoing riots and to otherwise help identify these rioters so that they can be prosecuted. So who is Antifa? You will find very little on the internet that would identify this as a group, tribe or whatever you want to call it. But it does exist as an organization, and its ultimate goal appears to be destruction of our current form of government. The only authoritative book I could find about Antifa is a book entitled “Unmasked”, written by Andy Ngo, an independent journalist, and published in 2021. If you are concerned about Antifa, you should read this book. Ngo presents facts based on his first-hand knowledge as to the persons who are hidden in those black bloc uniforms, setting fire to buildings and assaulting citizens on the street. He even identifies them by name. Charges were filed against some of those persons last fall, but most charges were promptly dismissed without prosecution, apparently with the approval of Mayor Wheeler. I don’t have the space here to elaborate on Ngo’s book other than to say that

some details were surprising even to me. I assumed that members of Antifa were just wealthy white kids with no real reason to be rioting. As pointed out by Ngo, many of these members are not necessarily from wealthy families, and many believe they have legitimate grievances (such as huge unpaid college debt, global warming and an inability to find a job). Another surprise was that many Antifa members are physically and mentally prepared for violent confrontations, and they are very capable of engaging in that violence; they are not all a bunch of wimpy kids who could not fight their way out of a wet paper bag. In fact, violence is the preferred means of achieving their goals, and many are Marxists, according to Ngo. Finally, whoever developed the playbook for Antifa tactics really thought this through because these tactics are effective for reasons that Ngo explains in his book. We need a better understanding of those tactics. Antifa should be unmasked. If their ultimate goal truly is the violent overthrow of our government, we need to confront this sooner rather than later. ––––––––––––––––––– Q Bill Hoagland has practiced law in Alton for more than 50 years, but he has spent more than 70 years hunting, fishing and generally being in the great outdoors. His wife, Annie, shares his love of the outdoor life. Much of their spare time is spent on their farm in Calhoun County. Bill can be reached at billhoagland70@gmail.com.

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distance to about 20 yards, he took the shot and his trophy hit the ground. I got out of the blind as fast as I could to jump on this bird to eliminate any chances of him getting away. And the morning that started with unrealized hope ended with understood certainty and with a new story to share. A few weeks ago, Christians all over the world celebrated Easter. The story of Easter is also the story of how a morning that started with unrealized hope for Jesus’ followers would end with understood certainty and a new story to share. The days and hours after Jesus was crucified were filled with despair. His followers had sensed how close his kingdom really was. They had experienced his nearness and the nearness of his reign. There’s no doubt the anticipation of his plan was in every believer. And then something happened that no one expected. He died, and all the world went quiet. In fact, his followers returned to their places and to their normal life with nothing to talk about except for what might have been. But just when no one expected, a victory took place. It was the certainty of the physical Jesus.

And over 500 people witnessed his appearing. And they began to tell a new story. This story was not about Jesus’ message or the miracles he performed, but about a resurrection. It was about someone who was dead, coming back to life. Does it sound strange? Ludicrous? Impossible? It did to them as well. And yet the proof was on the ground not lying dead but living and moving and reminding them of his previous promise to rise again. And today, for every follower of Christ, our story is not mainly one of doctrines and deeds, but of a God/Man who predicted his own death, burial and resurrection, and pulled it off. ––––––––––––––––––– Q Gary has three books that are compilations of the articles he has written for nearly 15 years. He also speaks at game dinners and men’s groups for churches and associations. You can contact him at gary@outdoortruths.org.

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This Day In History May 12

- King Henry III fled Paris after Henry of Guise triumphantly entered the city.

- A.J. Foyt won his first auto racing victory in Kansas City, MO.

- Charleston, South Carolina fell to British forces.

- West Germany and Israel exchanged letters establishing diplomatic relations.

- William Clayton invented the odometer. - Manitoba entered the Confederation as a Canadian province. - Tunisia, in North Africa became a French protectorate. - In the Battle of Batoche, French Canadians rebelled against the Canadian government. - Charles Sherrill of the Yale track team became the first runner to use the crouching start for a fast break in a foot race. - The airship Norge became the first vessel to fly over the North Pole. - In Britain, a general strike by trade unions ended. The strike began on May 3, 1926. - Britain’s King George VI was crowned at Westminster Abbey. - The Nazi conquest of France began with the German army crossing Muese River. - The Soviet Army launched its first major offensive of World War II and took Kharkov in the eastern Ukraine from the German army. - The Axis forces in North Africa surrendered during World War II. - The Soviet Union announced an end to the Berlin Blockade. - The American Bowling Congress abolished its white males-only membership restriction after 34 years.

- Ernie Banks, of the Chicago Cubs, hit his 500th home run. - U.S. merchant ship Mayaguez was seized by Cambodian forces in international waters. - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced that they would no longer exclusively name hurricanes after women. - South Africa unveiled a plan that would give voting rights to citizens of Asian and mixed-race descent, but not to blacks. - South African prisoner Nelson Mandela saw his wife for the first time in 22 years. - Russian President Boris Yeltsin dismissed Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov and named Interior Minister Sergei Stepashin as his successor. - Former U.S. President Carter arrived in Cuba for a visit with Fidel Castro. It was the first time a U.S. head of state, in or out of office, had gone to the island since Castro’s 1959 revolution.

900D-NO TRESPASSING PIKE COUNTY NO TRESPASSING or hunting of any kind of properties owned by Nick and Margaret Voke, Old Pearl, IL. Violators will be prosecuted. 3.24.22 NO HUNTING or fishing on the Swanson Ransom farm located in Hardin & Martinsburg Townships. Violators will be prosecuted. 4.20.22

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Jersey County police and traffic The following police reports were filed between April 30 and May 6. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Jersey County Circuit Clerk’s office. All individuals have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The following individuals were charged with an ordinance violation: Hayes, Brandon D., dob 05-30-1980, carless driving. McCann, Lyndsey M., dob 11-20-1995, barking dog. Orbe, John Flynn Jr., dob 09-23-1984, careless driving. The following individuals were charged with traffic violations: Anthony, Kenneth L., dob 07-19-1983, drive/operate non-highway vehicle/ATV. Blasioli, Rani M., dob 08-09-1980, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Cullen, Weston W., dob 05-11-1997, violation license classification 1st & 2nd division, no valid registration/1st and 2nd. DeSausa, Alessandro Wes-

ley, dob 11-10-1981, operate uninsured motor vehicle, speeding 35+ mph over limit, violation license classification 1st & 2nd division. Deoliveira, Vilson Vernando, dob 08-22-1988, speeding 26-34 mph over limit, unlicensed. Julian, Emmanuel P., dob 12-03-2000, operate uninsured motor vehicle, violation license classification 1st & 2nd. Nasello, Alaina N., dob 05-16-2001, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Prado-Salgado, Alan R., dob 09-25-1997, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Rose, Dalton J., dob 04-21-2000, operate uninsured motor vehicle, violation license classification 1st & 2nd division. Trebing, Zachary L., dob 10-22-1995, leaving the scene, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Has your charge been amended, reduced or dropped or have you been found not guilty? Email jcjnews@campbellpublications.net to be considered for a status update on your court proceeding. Please include name and case number.

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CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of John A. Ferenbach, who died on April 17, 2021. LetWHUV RI 2I¿FH DV ,QGHSHQGHQW Executor were issued on April 29, 2021 to Eric Ferenbach, 119 N. Alby Ct., Godfrey, IL 62035, whose attorney is Lee J. Plummer, Attorney at Law, 100 S. State, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052. The estate will be administered without court supervision unless, under Section 28-4 of the estates Act (755ILCS 5/28-4), any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk. Claims against the estate PD\ EH ¿OHG LQ WKH RI¿FH RI WKH Clerk of the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Jersey County Courthouse, Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052, or with the representative or both on or before November 15, 2021, DQG DQ\ FODLP QRW ¿OHG ZLWKLQ that period is barred. Copies RI D FODLP ¿OHG ZLWK WKH &OHUN must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days DIWHU LW KDV EHHQ ¿OHG

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By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal Steve Pegram, the founder and president of the Got Faith ministry, which got its start in Jersey County 10 years ago, shared that he’s excited to see what the rest of 2021 has in store for the homegrown outreach ministry. Recently, Got Faith hosted its 10th annual Got Faith Weekend, where those who were found shopping at any of the 82 participating Jersey County businesses while wearing a Got Faith T-shirt received a discount. Pegram promoted the four-day weekend event at the Jerseyville Walmart on May 8, where he passed out hotdogs and sold Got Faith T-shirts. “We like to give back to the businesses— that’s basically what this weekend is for. It helps the businesses by getting people back into them, and we ask that the money everyone saves over the weekend gets put into their church basket at whatever church they go to,” Pegram said. It was a slower day, with not much activity, but it was just the right set of circumstances for Pegram to remember why he does it all in the first place. “I had a friend of mine come up and remind me that as long as I was obedient to the Lord, I was all good. I did what I was supposed to do, so it didn’t matter how many people came,” Pegram said. Still though, Pegram shares that Got Faith continues to grow steadily and people continue to take notice of its involvement in the community. While stationed at the Walmart parking lot, one lady came up to Pegram and donated $50, while another man came up and donated $100. Those two experiences reminded Pegram of the Got Faith Weekend two years ago, where he didn’t experience a good turnout, but which later proved to be one of the best experiences in his efforts yet. A gentleman approached Pegram while he was carrying out the same activities he was doing this past weekend and offered to donate a piece of property to the Got Faith ministry. “He was a shy guy and said that had there been a crowd there, he wouldn’t have come up. I give all the glory to God for that,” Pegram said. Indeed, it’s a far cry from where Got Faith weekend began, in the old Walmart parking lot by McDonald’s, shielded from the rain in some tents that belonged to the Boy Scouts. “We’ve really grown in 10 years,” Pegram said. “When we started, we didn’t have a trailer, and now we have three. That’s cool.” This year, Pegram noted, all the events that Got Faith hosts will be marking their tenth milestone individually. This includes the yard sale held at the Jersey County Fair pavilion on the Legion grounds in August, the teacher appreciation day that will be held on July 29 this year and event held throughout the month of July where a school bus is parked outside of Walmart for individuals to fill with school supplies that teachers will be able to pass out to children as needed. Also, over the past 10 years, Pegram has seen the start of the 500 men breakfast, which takes place at the annual Got Faith yard sale in conjunction with their Cans for Cars event, where attendees vote on their favorite classic ride by purchasing votes with canned goods. “Two years ago, we got 9,000 cans of food in two days, and it goes to every pantry in Jersey County,” Pegram noted. “I believe there’s six different pantries. They bring up their trailers and we fill every single one.” Got Faith has even been spotted at the famed local haunt, “R” Acres of Terror, which is expected to make a comeback again this year

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after having to close down briefly. “What we do is Got Faith has a booth there for the kids that can’t make it through. We call it the safe zone, and no scary people are allowed to come around there, and it’s a wonderful time,” Pegram said. “It’s basically a safe place, and people come up to talk to us and ask about Jesus, and we let them know.” This year, in honor of 10 years of dedication to the community, Pegram is offering a time of relaxation for all his volunteers at the Pere Marquette State Park campgrounds. Pegram entered for a chance to win the opportunity through the park, and once he found out that he won, he knew exactly how he wanted it to be used. “There’s 26 cabins and a swimming pool, and we’re going to let anyone who has helped Got Faith come out,” Pegram said. Pegram has also worked to ensure that Got Faith makes an impact in different ministerial efforts around the community, including the Angel Tree ministry, for which Got Faith lends 50 tables for their efforts. Additionally,

Got Faith owns 300 folding chairs for the purpose of lending them out to individuals in the community, just as a way to offer a helping hand where it is needed. After all these years and all this work, Pegram shared that what drove him to start the Got Faith ministry in the first place is still the driving force to this day. “It’s God. God has really changed my life. Thirty years ago, you wouldn’t recognize me. I was an alcoholic, but saved by the grace of God,” Pegram said. Pegram was in a car accident that damaged his spinal cord to the point that he had to learn to walk again. About the same time, his eldest son passed away. “Before he passed, he asked me to go to church with him and I gave my life to the Lord at Dow Southern Baptist Church. Not too long after that, he passed away,” Pegram said. Following his son’s passing, a father of one of his sons’ friends brought over an already-cooked turkey as an act of benevolence. Additionally, the individual who brought

over the turkey invited Pegram to church and a Bible study, which Pegram agreed to go to. “He called me up the next Saturday and the following Saturday, and I thought, ‘This guy isn’t giving up.’ And I praise the Lord for that man not giving up. He really changed my life. I’m not a preacher or a teacher, but just a guy that loves Jesus Christ, plain and simple,” Pegram said. Pegram has a daughter who passed away several years ago from a drug overdose, which prompted him to add an additional element to his Got Faith logo. “There’s a red ribbon for the ’T’ on the Got Faith T-shirts. That red ribbon is for drug awareness,” Pegram said. Now, according to Pegram, he takes the life that he has and seeks to honor Jesus with it through his efforts with Got Faith. He’s excited for the years to come, but his anthem hasn’t changed from the start, and he doesn’t seek to change it anytime in the near future. “I just give all the glory to God,” Pegram said.

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