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By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal It is said that anyone can make a difference no matter who they might be, and Ella Newell is proof positive of that. At 10 years old, Ella, from Jerseyville, wasn't sure what inspired her to chip in to help family friends of hers a couple of months ago, when she heard they were raising money to support their son and his premature grandson. Still, little Ella knew she wanted to do something to assist, and a Christmas gift she got months before might just be the key to doing so. It was a bracelet maker, and the young girl thought to raise money by selling bracelets. And over the course of a month or so, Ella raised a couple of dollars shy of $900 through bracelets she made that all went to help in travel costs and medical bills associated with supporting the Rudolph family’s newest addition, Laykn. Laykn Rudolph, son of Brennan Rudolph and Alexis Hoeft of Jerseyville, was due to be born June 1. Laykn thought to come sooner, Former local though – a lot sooner. At 2 pounds, 11 featured in Iron Man ounces, Laykn was born March 3 with a long fight ahead of him. magazine. “He was premature, and he is havSee page A5 ing a difficult time with his lungs developing,” Jason Rudolph, Lakyn’s Davis reintroduces grandfather said. “He has a hole in his bill in honor of heart. He just kind of got all kinds of Jonny Wade. odds stacked against him.” See page B6 Laykn currently is under care at the St. Louis Children’s Hospital, and beyond the fears for their son’s life, Brennan and Alexis are feeling the financial stress of it all. “They have the bills of everyone

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else in the world, and then they got this going on with their son,” Jason said. Such a situation takes a toll, keeping in mind traveling expenses to be with Laykn and the ensuing medical bills. So, friends of theirs organized a benefit in their name. It included a hog raffle and another raffle for a gun. When Ella caught wind of their situation, she wanted to help as well. Jason was extremely close friends with Ella's parents, Hannah and Tyler, knowing Ella almost since she was born. “She definitely looks up to Jason and Kathy,” Hannah said. “She goes over there any time she has a chance, so she wanted to help them out.” For Ella, it was nothing more than that. “I wanted to do it just so I could help out,” Ella said. She was apprehensive at first, though. The idea rattled in her head, but she was unsure if it would even help. “She came to me with this idea, and she didn’t start it right away, because she was afraid she wasn’t going to make a difference,” Hannah said. “I told her it wasn’t about the money. It’s just about doing something nice for somebody.” So, she was off to the races and started making bracelets for people to buy. Tyler put it on social media that his daughter was selling these bracelets, and the response was staggering. “She started getting orders every day, and she had a hard time keeping up,” Hannah said. Everyday, she was putting in around an hour or so making bracelets, and more and more money rolled in. Even then, the resolve was still the same.

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Ella Newell stands with Brennan Rudolph and Alexis Hoeft of Jerseyville after handing them $900 she raised through bracelets she made. The jar is pictured in Brennan’s hand.

“No matter what, I was just going to put it all into the donation,” Ella said. Like anyone, Ella had wants of her own – namely a guitar, but she knew the importance of her efforts. “Most 10-year-old kids don’t do

Area counties seek new regional Board chairman development organization expresses opposition By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal There’s currently a new plan in the works for Jersey County, along with several neighboring counties, to form a new regional organization that will better facilitate grant writing and administration for economic development and infrastructural projects. Calhoun, Christian, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin and Montgomery counties are currently engaged with the West Central Development Council (WCDC), an organization based out of Macoupin County that originally served to aid in regional economic growth through grant writing. But, according to Jersey County Board Chairman Don Little, the WCDC is no longer a viable aid in economic development, citing that the organization can no longer write for grants to support economic development projects. Now, regional government and community leaders are seeking the formation of a new organization that will carry out the responsibilities of writing and administering grants. The new 501(c)(3) organization is expected to be

“This project has been a work in progress over several years after the realization that West Central was not providing the service for which it was formed.”

Don Little Jersey County Board Chairman formally known as the Mid-Illinois Regional Planning Council, Inc., and will serve to provide technical support, program planning, grant writing and grant administration services to its member counties in accordance with the comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS), adopted by those counties through an intergovernmental agreement. (See, DEVELOPMENT, A2)

Ringhausen retires from German Insurance By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal

fter investing in a career spanning across five decades, Greg Ringhausen of the German Insurance Agency has decided to retire. A 1973 graduate of Calhoun High School, Ringhausen got his start in the family business in 1975, becoming the third generation of his family to serve his home county of Calhoun. The German Insurance Agency got its start in 1932, when Ringhausen’s grandfather, Cletus German, opened up shop in Hardin. Later on, Ringhausen’s mother, Margaret Ann, and his Uncle Frank stepped in to keep the business going as German started to get some age on him. When Ringhausen started with the business, he worked out of the Hardin office, which allowed him to stay invested in his home community, especially with the Calhoun Warriors. The Ringhausen clan is known for their love of the game of football, and Greg was no exception.

Colleen Ward, who has worked for Ringhausen since he opened up the Jerseyville office in 2004, shared that Ringhausen’s love for the game, and the Warriors who played it, persisted even as he worked to grow and maintain the business. “I remember times when I first started that he’d go all the way to Calhoun and work out with the football guys,” Ward said. “He was a mentor. He was an assistant football coach in Calhoun for years.” Ward shared that, from where she stands, working with Ringhausen has been a privilege. “He’s just one of those people who are rare, unforgettable, sincere, humble — a true gentleman,” Ward said. “He gave 110 percent, truly just a good old-fashioned type of guy.” According to Ward, he treated his customers with the utmost respect and made his job stretch beyond the normal 9 to 5, always keeping himself available for his clients. Traits such as these, including many more, are the reason why Ward is proud to call him a friend and wishes nothing but the best for him in the coming years. (See, RINGHAUSEN, A2)

to proposed legislation By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal At the May 11 Jersey County Board meeting, Chairman Don Little spoke out against the Consumers and Climate First Act for some language in the proposed legislation that suggests private entities would be able come into any county in the state to build wind or solar farms, overriding zoning authority that is enumerated to county and municipal authority. The bill is several hundred pages long and is tied to green energy, aimed at eliminating Illinois’ dependence on fossil fuels by 2050, according to Little. “There may be items such as increasing the amount of charging stations for electric vehicles throughout the state. Also tied with that are jobs related to green energy, such as construction of solar and wind farms,” Little explained. “In my conversations with the county board association, this is the premier program coming from the governor’s office and a part of this is, I guess admirable, if you’re able to create jobs and also provide for green energy sources that are non-polluting and have a positive impact on the environment.” Little noted that part of the drive for this legisla-

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tion comes from interests in solar energy, especially wind energy. Though he personally approves of such aims to bring about green energy, he does not approve of the method in which the proposed legislation seeks to bring this about. “In order to bring about this conversion running into the year 2050, which is the goal, there are various provisions within the bill that would override local regulation such as zoning wind farm placement, as well as solar energy placement,” Little said. Little explained that there are two Senate bills connected to this legislation that county board officials throughout the state were keeping their eyes on, Senate Bill 1602 and Senate Bill 2896. SB 1602 was introduced in early April by State Sen. Bill Cunningham, who represents Illinois’ 18th district, and contained more severe provisions regarding overriding local government, according to Little. Although, it appears that SB 2896, which was introduced as the governor’s package, is gaining more steam than SB 1602. “Sen. Cunningham could attach the entirety of the bill he introduced as an amendment to the governor’s program,” Little said. (See, LEGISLATION, B5)

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Medical (Continued from A1) When all was said and done, she made approximately 300 bracelets, requiring her to get a new bracelet making tool. With the money collected, Ella presented the Rudolph family with a jar of money she had collected, amounting to about $900. “She showed up with that jar of money, and none of us ever expected it to be anything like that,” Jason said. “...You don’t hear of anybody doing that, especially at 10 years old. It was amazing – what an awesome kid.” Brennan Rudolph and Alexis Hoeft were floored. “Brennan was extremely beside himself,” Jason recalled. “He just sat there. He didn’t really have anything to say at first besides thank you. He was so blown away over it. He goes, ‘How do you just say thank you for that?’” Ella was proud of herself, but her parents were more so. “I am extremely proud,” Tyler said. “You don’t expect a 10-year-old to get up and do something like that.” Tyler added though that she has always been a generous kid with an interest in helping others. Ella is even

considering making her fundraising efforts an annual endeavor, donating to whatever charity she deems a good cause. Beyond Ella’s contribution, the Rudolph’s friends and family came out in full force to support the young couple and their child. In total, approximately $12,000 was raised to support medical bills and travel costs. “The response was just unreal,” Jason said. “It really was, through and through.” It will still be a long road ahead for the couple and young Laykn, but the support means the world. “This isn’t going to get Brennan or Alexis through the hospital bills or anything by no means, but it sure does reassure them that they have the support,” Jason said. “It is going to help immensely.” The window for Laykn’s exit from the children’s hospital is December to March. “As of right now, it’s still day-by-day with Laykn. He is not out of the woods yet,” Jason said. “That poor boy has had everything thrown at him that you could possibly throw at him.” Until then, Laykn will keep on fighting, and he is a fighter for sure.

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Central has admitted they don’t do planning or grant writing anymore, and their simple purpose in life is job services for all the counties except Jersey and Calhoun.” In 2018, following the events with the WCDC, Calhoun and Jersey counties removed themselves from the council’s job service region and transferred to the one utilized by Madison and Bond counties. Now, the stage is being set for the formation of the MidIllinois Regional Planning Council (MIRPC), which will serve to pick up where the WCDC left off, and regional county leaders are hoping that the MIRPC will be an improved and more wellrounded organization, according to Little. The board of directors for the WCDC was composed of county board chairmen from the six constituent counties, but under the proposed MIRPC, the board of directors would be made up of county board chairman, one member from each county that is a member of a noncounty level governing body and various community and civic leaders. It’s also a possibility that individual businesses, including non-profits, could join the MIRPC, which will require payment, but would potentially increase grant opportunities. Such factors are being seriously considered by leaders involved in the planning process in order to expand the base of interest beyond that of county government. According to Little, this format would help weed out the lack of accountability that existed under WCDC leadership. “For instance, two counties had stopped paying their dues to West Central while other

knowledge of the profession — that’s just not easy to find anymore either,” Macias noted. Macias is aware that after a long career in the business, he knows why Ringhausen is ready for retirement, but personally, he hopes that Ringhausen might stop by once in a while, or even consider helping part time. “I hope his departure isn’t permanent. He just puts a personal touch on the job,” Macias said. “We know his caliber, and there’s always going to be an opportunity for him in the office.” At the end of the day, it’s plain to see that colleagues and clients alike found a treasure in the person of Greg Ringhausen. It will be tough for them to see him go, but just the same, they hope his retirement years are filled with a good return on the investment he made in the lives of his friends and clients, two groups that might as well be considered one.

(Continued from A1) “Working underneath him has been a true privilege for me,” Ward said. Barry Macias, whose insurance agency merged with the German Insurance Agency back in 2018, noted that from a professional perspective, Ringhausen was one of the best when it came to the insurance industry. “Greg’s strengths, and there are many, is that he’s knowledgeable, caring and attentive to customers — just above and beyond,” Macias said. “You can tell he’s just a real solid professional in his business. It’s hard to see him go.” Macias’ observation of Ringhausen in his profession found that his compassionate dealings with his clients and his genuine concern for them is exceptional in today’s world. “I call it kitchen table setting. It’s part of the job that’s fading, but he’s just been really good at it, and his

“He is obviously a fighter. There is no doubt about that,” Jason said. “They didn’t even expect him to make it through the first two hours. He is one heck of a strong fighter.”

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(Continued from A1) “This project has been a work in progress over several years after the realization that West Central was not providing the service for which it was formed, which was project planning, economic development planning, grant writing and grant administration,” Little said. “That all fell apart with the falsified reports that went up to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (IDCEO) in relation to the Nutwood Levee District pump replacement grant.” The Nutwood Levee District pump replacement grant provided for approximately $360,000 to aid in the replacement of a pump. “Fraudulent reports were provided by an official associate with West Central in order for them to receive around $24,000 in administrative fees,” Little said. According to Little, the falsified information resulted in the state paying out approximately $18,000 of the $24,000 administrative fees, but when those falsified reports were discovered, Jersey County was informed by the state that it would have to reimburse the $18,000 that the IDCEO paid to WCDC, since the grant was for a project in the county, despite the fact that county officials had no knowledge of the incident. As Little explained, the board demanded from West Central that they pay Jersey County the $18,000, receiving cooperation from the organization. After Jersey County received that money, they utilized it to repay the IDCEO. “Since then, West Central has gotten out of the planning business,” Little said. “They no longer do grant writing and obviously they no longer do grant administration. West

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counties were still paying their dues,” Little said. “This wasn’t revealed to the board for several years. It was information that was withheld by the director. This, of course, is in addition to the issue of falsified reports.” Little continued by adding that term limits are being imposed to further bolster organizational accountability, as well as to keep the group refreshed with new ideas and oversight. Little noted that for now, the organization is still in the planning process, with numerous factors such as locating office space, hiring staff and allocating funds being items on the to-do list. “You’ll still have people who know and have learned the lesson of the failing of West Central as a planning agency, so that should serve as an object lesson for this new group,” Little said. After regional county board officials have completed their planning for the proposed organization, which has been largely aided by University of Illinois Extension personnel, it will be presented before each of the six county boards for consideration. “I hope that there will be a document that the board can act on at least by August,” Little said. “I’m fairly confident this county board in Jersey County will participate in this because we participated in the development of the new CEDS document for economic development grants.” Of course, Little expects that board members throughout the region will need some time to digest the material and offer suggestions, but he hopes that an intergovernmental agreement can be reached before the late fall so that work can continue in securing grants for regional development projects.

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Julie Ann Couch Julie Ann Couch, 55, of Medora, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Riverside Health and Rehab in Alton. Visitation will be held from 11 am until a Celebration of Julie’s life at 1 pm on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Anderson Family Funeral Home in Brighton with Pastor Rob Cleeton

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officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alton Memorial Hospital. Cremation rites have been accorded and entrusted to Anderson Family Funeral Home in Brighton. Online condolences and guestbook can be found at www.andersonfamilyfuneral.com.

John Edwards John Calvin Edwards, 85, of Shipman, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at his home. Cremation rites have been accorded and entrusted to Anderson Family Funeral Home in Brighton. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Southwestern

Archery from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Memorials in John’s name may be made to his family to be used for the education of his great grandchildren. Online guestbook and condolences may be found at www.andersonfamilyfuneral.com.

Paula Harmon Paula Frances Harmon, 66, passed away unexpectedly at 8:13 p.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at her home in Grafton. She was born in Granite City, Illinois on October 29, 1954 to the late Valgene and Sue (Auston) Harmon and grew up in Grafton, Illinois. Paula was never one to turn down a challenge, whether that was baking, gardening, sewing, or anything to showcase her artistic talent. If you knew Paula, you knew that she loved her grandchildren immensely and you could often find her walking the streets of Grafton with her two fur babies, Pnut and Boo. She truly was an angel on earth, with a wild and beautiful spirit, never shying away from lending a helping hand. She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Virginia “Ginny” and Josh Sibert of Jerseyville, Scott

and Jenna Brackett of Fieldon, and Melissa and Brandon Wallendorf of Hardin; two sisters, Janet Arnold and Jeannie Harmon, both of Grafton, a brother, James “Jim” Harmon of Grafton; six grandchildren, Noah French, Jordan Sibert, Drayden and Madalyn Wallendorf, Lillian and Logan Brackett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister in-law, Kimberly Harmon; a brother in-law, Scott Arnold; a nephew, Valgene Clifford; and her exhusband, Rick Brackett. Memorial visitation will be from 5 p.m. until time of Memorial Service at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville with Bob Smith officiating. Memorials may be given to the Riverbend Humane Society or to a charity of one’s choice.

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James Leo Lyles, 80, died at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 24, 2021 in the emergency room at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville. He was born in Ruyle Township, Jersey County, Illinois on January 5, 1941, and was the son of Harry and Edna (Devening) Lyles. Jim was employed in the construction trade for the majority of his adult life, first alongside his brother, Dick, and later in life owning and operating Lyles Construction alongside his two sons, Pat and Kevin. He also was employed as a custodian at Jersey Community High School in Jerseyville for a number of years. He loved being outdoors, and loved to hunt and fish, but mostly enjoyed his family, never missing his children or grandchildren's events, always with his wife, Barbara, at his side. He married the former Barbara Alice Briggs on October 22, 1960 in Jerseyville. Together, they were just two weeks shy of celebrating their 53rd wedding anniversary, prior to her death on October 9, 2013. Surviving are his three children and a daughter inlaw, James Patrick Lyles and Cheryl Wadlow,both of Kane and Kevin and Laura Lyles of St. Peters, Mo.; eight grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; a brother and sister in-law, Robert and Jeanne Lyles of Jerseyville; three sisters and a brother in-law, Lillie Wilson and Edie and Bernie Dugger,all of Jerseyville and Cora Hadlock of Casper, Wy. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers, L.C. Lyes, Herbert Lyles, and Richard "Dick" Lyles; and seven sisters, Ruby Williams, Mary "Essie" Heitzig, Hazel "Pete" Jones, Marcella "Mickey" Wallace, Mae Vickers, Janice O'Brien and Nora Jones, along with two sisters in infancy, Violet and Dollie Lyles. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 3, 2021. He will be laid to rest alongside his wife at the Fieldon Cemetery in Fieldon, IL. Memorials may be given to the Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation for the benefit of Tri County Rural Transit. Memories may be shared at www.crawfordfunerals.com.

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Judith Ann "Judy" Tepen, 81, died Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Parrish Medical Center in Titusville, Florida. She was born in Jerseyville on March 15, 1940, and was the daughter of William and Dorothy (Plummer) Bartlett. She grew up in Jerseyville, and graduated in 1958 from Jersey Community High School. In her early years, she was employed at the Jerseyville Phone Company, and was one of the last operators before its closing. Her family was her core, and she was extremely involved in both her children and grandchildren's activities, rarely missing an event or special moment. Later in life, she and Jerome traveled extensively, visiting all 50 states, and cherished their time and friendships made while wintering in the much warmer states.

She married Jerome Tepen on October 18, 1958 at St. John's Catholic Church in Carrollton, and together their marriage was blessed with nearly 63 years, and the many joys shared with their six children. Surviving are her husband, Jerome Tepen of Jerseyville; her six children and their spouses, Denise and Ron Schneider of Weldon Spring, Mo., Debbie and Kevin Traub of Jerseyville, David Tepen, and his partner, Carl Perkins of West Hollywood, Ca., Doug and Laura Tepen of St. Charles, Mo., Dean and Melissa Tepen of Jerseyville, and Duane Tepen, and his fiance' Jaimee Graham of Festus, Mo.; fourteen grandchildren, Jeremy Schneider and Ryan Schneider of Weldon Spring, Mo., Courtney Traub of Los Angeles, Ca., Suzanne Fry

of Long Beach, Ca., Torrie Gilmore of Jerseyville, Amanda Tepen, Amber Tepen and Abigail Tepen all of St. Charles, Mo., Ashleigh Frazier of Jerseyville, Drew Tepen of Grafton, Tyler Tepen of O'Fallon, Mo., Alexis Tepen of Orlando, Fl., Gabbie Tepen and Ashton Tepen both of Jerseyville; five great grandchildren, Avery, Logan, Brynleigh, Benjamin, Bowen, and one due to arrive in October; and a brother, William Carl Bartlett of Nebo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by father in-law and mother inlaw, John "Ben" and Catherine Tepen. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Ghost Catho-

lic Church in Jerseyville, with Father Hyland Smith officiating. She will be laid to rest in Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville. Memorials may be given to either St. Francis/Holy Ghost Catholic School in Jerseyville, Chron's and Colitis Foundation (in honor of her granddaughter, Suzanne) or to Masses. Memories may be shared at www.crawfordfunerals.com.

Paul Steinkuehler Paul Henry Steinkuehler, 79, clocked out of his time here on Earth, Monday, May 24, 2021 at Jerseyville Manor, at 3:18 p.m., the exact time in which he ended each and every working day of his life. Paul was born on June 4, 1941 in Jersey County and was the son of the late Floyd and Phoebe (Pearce) Steinkuehler. He worked for 33 years at McDonnell Douglas, where he retired as a Fabricator in 1996. Paul married the former Jimmie Jean “Jeane” (Jacobs) Fry on November 24, 1972 at the First United Methodist Church in Jerseyville. They resided in Brighton for nearly 33 years, prior to spending 12 years in Kemper and ultimately settling in Godfrey, where they have remained for the past 4 years. Throughout their nearly 49 years of marriage, their families became one, and they relished in the time they spent with their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Paul enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, spending time outdoors camping; watching classic old western and silent films; and was a gifted carpenter, making many beautiful lighthouses throughout the years.

While his passing will surely leave a void in the hearts of his family and friends, there is comfort in knowing that He is at peace. Surviving are his wife, Jeane Steinkuehler of Godfrey; two daughters and a son in-law, Angela and Patrick Barnes of Athens and Michelle Steinkuehler of Carrollton; two step sons and their spouses, Clark and Linda Fry of Godfrey and Craig and Gina Fry of Brighton; eight grandchildren, Elizabeth (Chris) Sparling of Camdenton, Missouri, Jessica (Chad) Coombs of Sherman, Ashley Ballard of Medora, Ryan Probst of Carrollton, Aaron (Jill) Fry, Cody Fry, Andrew Fry and his companion, Courtney Benning, and Tanner Fry and his companion, Molly Novack, all of Godfrey; twelve greatgrandchildren, Camden, Aiden, Lucy, Harper, Corbyn, Willa, Camryn, Lane, Avery, Addie, Piper and Teagan; as well as a brother and sister in-law, Larry and Menanna Steinkuehler of Florissant, Missouri. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Julie Ann; a grandson, Tyler Dale; a great grandson, Jaxon Cole; as well as

James Weishaupt James M. Weishaupt, passed away at 2:20 a.m., Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at OSF St. Anthony’s Health Center in Alton. ArrangeWe welcome family and friends to join us for a memorial service for

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a brother and sister in-law, Gene and Marcella Steinkuehler. A Celebration of Paul’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials may be given to St. Louis Children’s Hospital, in honor of the care provided to his late great-grandson, Jaxon. Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville has been entrusted with arrangements. Memories may be shared with his family by visiting www.crawfordfunerals.com

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

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A: No, it is another instance of Illinois bleeding people dry. B: Yes, it is another fee, but the state needs to generate more revenue. C: No, the money does not really come back to the county. D: Yes, the state program is important to support.

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assume everyone knows what is meant by the term “giving someone the finger.” Showing an extended middle finger has long been regarded as an aspect of free speech protected by the First Amendment to the US Constitution. It is an expression of contempt, but that particular form of free speech has its limitations. There are a few situations in which you cannot “give someone the finger” without legal repercussions. Don’t be giving someone the finger if you are in court. And if you are a student in the classroom, don’t be giving the finger to your teacher. Neither one of those attempts at “free speech” is necessarily “protected” free speech. With respect to schools in particular, the general rule is that expressions of free speech on campus are protected unless that particular form of free speech has a material, detrimental effect on the ability of the school to conduct its ultimate objective of teaching the students in a controlled environment. But what about offcampus conduct that, thanks to social media, will be viewed by students on campus? If a student off-campus is “giving the finger” to her school and fellow students via Snapchat, is that protected free speech? On April 28, the US Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of Mahanoy Area School District v Brandi Levy. In this case, Brandi Levy, then 14 years old, was unhappy because she did not make the high school cheerleading team. To express her contempt, and while at home, she took a cell phone photo of herself giving the finger and via Snapchat, directed this photo along with some colorful text at the school cheerleading team, the softball team and the

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such as cyber-bullying or physical threats against other students or the school generally. Several suggested that this conduct—giving the finger and texting the “F” word—was understandable for a 14-year-old girl who did not make the cheerleading team. Justice Kavanaugh, who coaches a girls basketball team in his spare time, said Brandi was simply “blowing off steam.” Justice Barrett, who has seven children of her own, felt the coach should have simply given Brandi a warning. The court may send the case back to the lower courts to consider more evidence or they may go ahead and rule on the merits. Based on the questions and comments of the justices, it seems likely that because this specific conduct did not appear to have a material, adverse effect on the school’s ability to educate, Brandi’s conduct on social media will be determined to be protected free speech. Note: As an aside, it is refreshing to see these justices react just like normal parents would. For an excellent summary of what was said during oral argument, read the Amy Howe column for April 28 at www.scotusblog.com. ––––––––––––––––––– 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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Are you going to be going to public pools this summer?

his is the year of the cicadas, and no, a cicada is not a new hybrid car. It’s actually a type of flying insect that some call a locust, even though they are not related to the locust. They arrive in droves only about every 13-17 years. Right now, you can hear them in the woods, singing their mating song. The arrival of this bug is a special time for fishermen. It’s top water heaven, and there’s no better way to catch fish than on top-water baits. The story of the cicadas and the fisherman goes something like this. Even though the cicada lives a long time, they only come above the ground for about a four-to-six-week period. During that time, the male sings his mating song. Once

the female mates, she cuts small slits into trees and lays her eggs there. Once the male mates, he dies shortly thereafter. When he dies, he falls into the river or lake and is quickly gobbled up by a fish that has been lying in wait, and the action really heats up when hundreds or even thousands begin falling at once. This four-to-six-week period is the best time to be on the water with a lure that imitates this dying cicada. I have heard stories from the past of fish losing all sense of fear in order to get their share of these 17-year rarities. One story shared with me was from days gone by when catfish and even carp would join the bass in the feeding frenzy. Fishermen would literally catch every species imaginable on top water baits.

Outdoor Truths BY GARY MILLER Now that would be fun! So, now’s the time to put off mowing the grass and get on the water. It may be another 17 years before this opportunity comes around again. And if your wife doesn’t believe that excuse, just have her read this column, because you know I’m going to tell you the Outdoor Truth! I’ll see you next week. I’m going fishing! ––––––––––––––––––– Q Gary Miller is an outdoorsman from Harrowgate, Tenn. gary@ outdoortruths.org

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

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By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal It was a surreal experience to say the least for former Grafton resident and Jersey Community High School graduate Kayla Rowling. Rowling, now 28, had officially been training for two years as a bodybuilder in the natural bikini division, and in that short time, she rose to the top of the national competition, becoming a Natural Olympia champion. It was victory in itself, but in April, she was recognized for her efforts, featured in the spring issue of the Iron Man Magazine, America’s oldest fitness magazine in circulation. “It is so weird, because honestly, I am just doing what I love, and it is crazy to me that I have even won… I am seriously just a small town girl from southern Illinois. I had no idea this was going to be my life,” Rowling said. The issue, printed April 20, detailed how Rowling made her way to the top in such a short amount of time, eventually becoming the PNBA Natural Olympia Bikini Diva Champion in November last year. For Rowling, it came down to overcoming the challenges of the mind, maybe more so than the physical aspect of the sport. “It comes down to your mindset,” she said. “You also have to have a belief in yourself.” She said her coach was an important piece of the puzzle. “If you have a coach and they tell you what to do, but you don’t follow it, you are not going to be successful,” Rowling said. “So, I would say having a good coach, your mindset and then also a belief in yourself.” Athleticism surely plays a part in her success though, and her athleticism has been evident ever since she

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was a child. Rowling was a gymnast until she was 12, quitting in middle school to focus on cheerleading. Through middle school, high school and college, she stuck with the sport, occasionally dabbling in other sports such as soccer. Her talents and athleticism, she said, have always lent themselves well to cheerleading, though, but after graduating from Dekalb’s Northern Illinois University, she moved to Chicago and needed an avenue to stay active. “When I graduated, I wanted to find something else that would keep me active, and I started weight lifting,” Rowling said. It was a natural transition, Rowling felt. “My background was more cheerleading-based and gymnasticsbased, and cheerleading you actually lift people when you stunt, which is definitely similar to weightlifting,” Rowling said. So, from the ages of 21-25, she got into weightlifting. As she grew older, she started diving further into the sphere, though, as she saw improvements on her body. It became addicting. “I was in my early 20s. I was going out, having fun with my friends, but I would notice when I would drink how bad I would feel the next day, and how much harder the workout would be,” Rowling said. “But then I noticed after I was done working out how good I felt. I was like, ‘I wonder what would happen if I stopped drinking and just worked out more,’ and when I did that, I started to notice more changes in my body.” She then started looking at her diet, what food she was consuming and what she needed to eat to see further gains. “Everytime I would make these

improvements, I would again start to see changes in my body,” the former Grafton resident said. It wasn’t until she went with a friend as support to a competition that she ever gave body-building competitions much thought. “When I saw girls on stage for the category that I do, which is bikini, I immediately just fell in love with it. I saw myself up there,” Rowling said. She saw it as an extension of her knowledge of weightlifting and her time in pageants when she was younger. In her youth, she was named Junior Miss Jersey County once and vied for the Miss Jersey County spot a couple of times. “Body-building, and specifically the bikini division, was a combination of what I did when I was doing pageants, combined with what I loved in the moment, which was... weightlifting,” Rowling said. “So in my eyes, the sport was a combination of the two things that I love doing. I really like being on stage and really like weightlifting.” That competition opened her eyes to the competitive sport, and she had gotten the bug for what is essentially an extreme of what she was already doing. “I wondered what I would look like if I had a coach and followed everything that they said. I wondered what I could do or who I could be – basically who I could become,” Rowling said. So, she found herself a coach – Anthony Badejo – after some trial and error, and got to work training, which marked what she considers her official start in body-buidling. The game has since been building and cutting, meaning defining her muscles, starting 8-10 weeks before any competition throughout the year. Currently, her days consist of wak-

ing up around 4:30 a.m. and going straight to the gym, where she will do fasted cardio, meaning working out without eating – a tool to cut fat. Immediately after, she will eat, which she will do every 3 hours throughout the day. She eats six times and drinks a gallon of water each day. After working her full-time job at McKesson Pharmaceuticals, she then lifts from 5-6 p.m., then does a second cardio exercise. Then, she sleeps at 9 p.m., and the cycle continues outside of one rest day. She admits it is hard, but it has been immensely rewarding. “I love trying to become a better version of myself every single day,” she said. Since her start, she has done six shows, and got first place in her seventh in Chicago Saturday, May 15, all within a natural federation, where competitors do not use steroids. “It is very popular to do steroids in bodybuilding, but it is very unhealthy in terms of longevity, and just overall health long-term. It is not good for you,” Rowling said. “So, I will always be a natural athlete, and I support the federations who drug test and only allow natural athletes to compete against each other.” The pinnacle for her was the competition with others across the world in 2020 – a feat to say the least. “The exciting part was this was only my second Olympia. My first Olympia, I actually got 15th place,” she said. Next for Rowling, she has her eyes set on defending her title again this year. The champion before her won three years in a row before she stopped competing. “I don’t plan to stop any time soon, but I would love to beat that and win four years in a row,” Rowling said. “We will see what happens.”

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Kayla Rowling, a Jersey Community High School graduate, was featured in the Iron Man Magazine’s spring issue.

Whatever happens in the competition, as long as she sees personal growth, it will be a win. “Knowing how many challenges you overcame and that every time you get on stage you are actually competing with the last version of yourself, it is such a rewarding feeling,” she said. “...You have to enjoy the process.” Rowling also hopes to compete internationally and dive further into modeling. Beyond her efforts in bodybuilding, she has also dipped her toes into modeling, a natural extension from body-building, and such talents in this area were on display in the Iron Man Magazine issue. Those interested can pickup the issue from Barnes and Noble, BooksA-Million, Walmart and grocery stores, according to the Iron Man Magazine.

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES

While the day may be seen by many as a day off marking the true start of summer, veterans and supporters know that the focus of Memorial Day on May 31 is about remembering those military personnel who have died serving in the United States armed forces.

CALHOUN COUNTY Francis Pohlman American Legion in Brussels will have memorial services at St. Mary’s Cemetery. It will take place after the 9:30 a.m. Mass being held at the cemetery with Father Roberts presiding. Service will include gun salute and playing of Taps. Everyone is welcome to attend. There will not be any luncheon after the service this year. Also, the Auxiliary Ladies would like to inform everyone that when a luncheon after a funeral is held at the Legion the ladies will no longer be able to serve the food. Families will have to get their own group to take care of the

serving and cleanup. An Auxiliary member will be on the premises for assistance. Kampsville American Legion will be conducting services at 10 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial at the gazebo in Kampsville. Legion Chaplain Greg Becker will give the benediction and opening prayer. Following will be a gun salute and the playing of Taps. There will be a reading pertaining to veterans and Memorial Day, and flowers will be placed at the memorial. A meal will follow at noon at the Kampsville American Legion – dine-in or carryout. The meal will be fish and sides.

PIKE COUNTY The Pittsfield Memorial Day Service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 31, at the West Cemetery under the direction of Pittsfield American Legion Post 152. The speaker will be Legion member Bill Durall. Everyone is welcome to attend. Legion

members and other volunteers will place flags around the square at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 29. Weather permitting, the flags will be removed at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 1. Barry American Legion will hold services at the Kinderhook, New Canton, Taylor-Martin (near ElDara) and Barry, Monday May 31 at 9:30, 10, and 10:30 a.m. respectively. They will have a service in the Barry Park Lawn Cemetery after the three. Griggsville American Legion will hold Memorial Day services at New Salem at 9 a.m. and at Griggsville at 11 a.m. Those from other areas wanting to attend a Memorial Day service are welcome to attend either of these ceremonies. Pleasant Hill, in accordance with COVID precautions, will not have a full program this year. Legionnaires will be at Crescent Heights Cemetery at 10 a.m. for a 21-gun salute. Because of the coronavirus, the annual Memorial Day church service

and luncheon at the Mound Prairie Cemetery east of Beverly has been canceled.

JERSEY COUNTY Jerseyville American Legion will conduct a Memorial Day Service at 10 a.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery. There will be a small speech, a performance by the Jersey Community High School Band, followed by the 21-gun salute and the playing of Taps. There will be no parade. GREENE COUNTY Roodhouse American Legion Post 373 will be conducting memorial day services at 11:30 a.m. on Memorial Day at Fernwood Cemetery. There will be a Memorial Service at Martin’s Prairie Cemetery, located east of Roodhouse, on Sunday, May 30 at noon. Re-enactors representing the 6th Ill. Cavalry will be honoring the veterans from the Civil War and prior wars.

Services will be on Monday, May 31 at the VFW Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. and at the White Hall Cemetery at 11 a.m. Memorial services will be held at Oak Wood Cemetery at 10 a.m. Monday, May 31. Services will be held on the Carrollton Square at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 31, on the courthouse lawn. Services will be held at the Eldred Legion at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 31. SCOTT COUNTY Memorial Services will be at Bowers Cemetery, 9 a.m.; Winchester City Cemetery, 10 a.m.; Glasgow Cemetery, 10:30 a.m.; Alsey Veterans Memorial, 11 a.m. There will be a flag raising, playing of Taps and gun salute. There will be a service at Manchester New Cemetery, featuring the Color Guard at 10 a.m.

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Magna Cum Laude students stand up to be recognized for their achievements at the graduation ceremonies Sunday.

JCHS graduates throw their hats into the sky, thrilled to officially be finished with high school and ready to start the next chapter of their lives.