Jersey County Lincoln Day Dinner
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By Dellaray Hileman
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Attendees sport ties that belonged to Larry Joe Alexander, in his honor. Foreground, left to right: David Ross, grandnephew of Larry Joe Alexander and his special buddy. Background, left to right, Brad Ross, Connor Ashlock and Kevin Ayres.
The Jersey County Republicans hosted their annual Lincoln Day Dinner and Silent Auction at the American Legion in Jerseyville on Saturday, Jan. 29. Kevin Ayers, Chairman of the Jersey County Republicans deemed this year’s dinner a success, with 150 citizens in attendance.
Stephanie Trussell, Illinois Lieutenant Gubernatorial Candidate, running mate Rep. Darren Bailey, attended the dinner as the keynote speaker to inform Jersey County citizens of current issues and how they affect Illinois citizens. The issues they support are:
■ Pro-Life
■ Second Amendment
■ Education
■ Taxes
■ Agriculture
■ Government Transparency
The following local individuals running for public office at county and state levels were also able to speak to local citizens during the Jersey County Lincoln Day Dinner:
■ C.D. Davidsmeyer, State Representative
■ Paul Schimpf, Il Governor Candidate
■ Mary Miller, Congresswomen
■ Don Tracy, Chairman of Il Republican Party
■ Matt Butcher, Campaign Manager for Rodney Davis Congressman
■ Mike Ringhausen, Jersey County Sheriff
■ Pam Warford, Jersey County Clerk
■ Gilbert “Gib” Ashlock, Jersey County Treasurer
■ Daniel Schetter, Jersey County Circuit Clerk
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Stephanie Trussell, Rep. Bailey’s Gubernatorial running mate was the keynote speaker at Jersey County’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner. She addressed the crowd, sharing some of the issues important to their campaign.
This year’s dinner was dedicated to the memory of Larry Joe Alexander, the beloved Jersey County Coroner for almost 30 years. His Daughters Kari Jo Alexander and Alyssa Breann Alexander decorated the legion and organized a memorial area with help from Kristie Ross. The Memorial included Ronald Regan, Abe Lincoln, and Shriner memorabilia collected by Larry Joe Alexander.
Kevin Ayers, Chairman of the Jersey County Republicans worked alongside Larry Joe Alexander for many years. Ayers said, “Larry is irreplaceable, he taught me everything I know.” Alexander’s memory was respectfully honored by Jersey County Citizens attending The Lincoln Day Dinner.
Additionally, Gib Ashlock received a standing ovation as he announced his retirement following this term, which concludes at the end of November this year.
