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Take a journey through Black History in the historic river town of Alton on the new ‘Freedom to Equality’ tours offered by the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau. Tickets are available now for tours which begin in May and run through November.

The tours kicked off in May with remaining tours scheduled for June 17, July 15, Aug. 19, Sept. 16, Oct. 21 and Nov. 18. All tours take place on Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Jared Hennings, an instructor at Lewis & Clark Community College, will lead each tour.

The 20-passenger shuttle tours begin at the Alton Visitor Center, 200 Piasa St. Tickets are $32.50 per person and must be purchased in advance and online at: riversandroutes. com/things-to-do/buytickets.

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The tours highlight Black History in Alton beginning with the famed Underground Railroad and following history through the fight for civil liberties and includes the cultural contributions that shaped not only Alton but the United States.

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The tour highlights notable African-American Alton residents including Charles Newton, the first Black graduate of Alton High School in 1873, Scott Bibb, a former slave, who battled for public school integration in Alton and Josephine Beckwith who fought to secure equality for AfricanAmerican youths and adults.

The tours end with a look at the life of jazz great Miles Davis who was born in Alton.

As the guide for the tours, Mr. Hennings brings the historical figures to life with re-enactments, stories and through song.

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Final stretch for fundraising efforts at Old Cathedral years later. One can see the date carved in stone at the pinnacle of the wall above the main entrance and rose window. The architecture of Ss. Peter and Paul is a beautiful specimen of pure Gothic. The interior of the church, with its graceful arches, clustered columns, and capitals and hoodmolded windows and spacious choir loft attracts many lovers of art. The church is a hundred and twentyfive feet long and sixty feet wide and includes two sacristies with attics.

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The highlight of Beverly Farm’s Spring Family Weekend 2023 by most accounts was the Beverly Farm Resident Prom. Beverly Farm staff transformed the Groves B. Smith Recreation Center into a beautiful party space where residents, friends and family members could dance the night away.

‘The best Family Weekend ever’ at Beverly Farm There was singing, dancing, a party bus, and even some very happy horses... Beverly Farm’s Spring 2023 Family Weekend was called “the best ever” by many who were fortunate to be a part of it.

“We are thankful to the community, our staff, and the families who joined us for the weekend,” said Beverly Farm CEO Crystal Officer. “Life is about creating moments with the people who matter in your life, and the joy on our campus was palpable.”

Beverly Farm is the largest employer in Godfrey and is currently celebrating its 125th anniversary.

Top representatives from the community showed up to take part, including members of the Riverbend Growth Association, leaders from Liberty Bank, and Alton Mayor David Goins with his wife, Sheila.

Highlights included: • A family-favorite concert performed by residents

kicked off the weekend and set the tone for the fun ahead.

• The team hosted a retirement party for three of the horses – Red Rock, Junior, and Ebony – who are part of Beverly Farm’s Equestrian Center team. The horses will enjoy their senior years at loving homes.

• Beverly Farm’s staff transformed the Groves B. Smith Recreation Center on campus into a beautiful space where residents, friends and families could dance the night away at prom. The community came together to donate dresses so everyone could feel their best and the evening included limo rides, a DJ, and a property van that served as a party bus.

“I am so proud of our staff and the loving, caring home we create for residents. This weekend demonstrated the wonderful things that can happen when we work together with families and the community,” said Officer. 3

A capital campaign continues to restore the exterior structure of Saints Peter and Paul Church in Alton, also known as the Old Cathedral. The church needs repairs to stonework and tuckpointing with a total project cost of $800,000 with more than $658,000 donated so far! Preserving the Past for the Future Campaign will help continue to be a viable and integral place on Christian Hill as we proclaim the Gospel of Christ in our Catholic Tradition.

After meeting in homes in Upper Alton since 1838 and constructing a temporary church, the Catholics of Alton and Fr. Michael Carroll, pastor, built a new stone church in 1843 on the north side of Third Street between Alby and Easton Streets named St. Matthew.

The building was destroyed by fire ten years later. For the next three years Masses were offered in a large hall over a livery stable. On April 7, 1854, property at 717 State Street was purchased from Peter and Harriet Wise for the price of $600. The current church building, constructed with local native limestone, was begun in 1855 and completed two

A most significant part of the church’s history occurred while the church was under construction. On January 9, 1857 the Episcopal See was transferred to Alton from Quincy. The diocese comprised the southern half of the state while the Diocese of Chicago comprised the northern half of the state. Rt. Rev. Henry Damien Juncker became Alton’s first bishop. Rt. Rev. Peter Baltes became the second bishop of Alton in 1870 at the death of Bishop Juncker. Bishop Baltes, died in 1886, and both are buried in a crypt below the church.

The third and last Bishop of Alton was Rt. Rev. James Ryan, who died in 1923 and is buried in St. Patrick Cemetery.

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Unfortunately, 2 of the 3 original bells were lost in the fire. The smallest bell in honor of St. Brigida, cast in 1871, was saved only by recasting. Two larger bells were obtained and now complete the ringing trio. They now sound the Angelus and the announcements for daily Mass, funerals, and weddings. It was at this time the installation of new space-age steeples appeared to top off the towers! On September 25, 1950, Mass was offered in thanksgiving for the reconstruction of the church.

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See ya at the Showplace Alton little Theater is growing, stretching & embracing the celebration of 90 years of continuous productions in the Riverbend. Yes, the theater was organized as a young educator’s dream in 1933, and has now produced over 800 live theater plays, musicals & concerts as of this year. Of course, we hope that everyone in the Riverbend will attend a production, or many productions, and become part of the theater’s legacy story! Under the stewardship of Kevin Frakes and myself, the ALT Showplace has become a destination location for 17+ municipalities and draws actors, musicians, dancers and artists from both sides of the river.

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extra concerts celebrate the talents of youth and mentors. Summer classes for youth have filled up quickly and will become a mainstay in ALT’s programming - and in January of 2024, ALT will launch its first “Studio Series” when three plays written by national artists for intimate studio audiences will be cast with up to 20 actors who will perform all three scripts back-to-back in 30 days!

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It was a race to raise funds, and generous friends of Beverly Farm made sure the results were a photo-finish. #RacingForBeverlyFarm is a 24-hour giving event where staff and donors come together to support the nonprofit’s work of providing loving, caring homes for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

This year’s total of $709,760 raised surpassed the original goal of $650,000 for the fundraiser.

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The day to day lives of 4 characters I liked to watch but probably wouldn’t have been friends with.

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The actual downfall of TV (news) appears not to have been caused by cartoon characters as some were warning, but with the talking heads on the 24 hour news channels. I stopped watching cable news a few years ago because it was less about news and more about opinion and the slant. Talking to other people, reading several differing opinions, watching lesser known news programs and (at least in my job) going to work helps shape my opinions.

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CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might need to reassess the responsibility you’ve taken on. Consider delegating some of the tasks to people you trust and focus on those things you do best.

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In south central Greene County you’ll find this destination joint and staple restaurant smack dab in the middle of this rural community. It sits on the town square and features street parking.

The small town, nostalgic feel is apparent quickly here, as well as this place’s popularity.

There was a line on the visit for my mom’s birthday. Fortunately due to the business model here, the wait is short.

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I was there to celebrate my mother’s birthday with my dad and my best friend along for the experience. It was easy to figure out what we were eating, because we all got the same thing, the signature and destination dish for this joint

Overall: — fried pork chops.

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The vinegar base had an almost bittersweet taste combination which I loved.

The green beans and mashed potatoes were just classic comfort sides. The green beans were mixed with finely chopped onions, while the mashed potatoes were awesomely creamy and melted in my mouth. Since I’m not a fan of gravy, I didn’t try any,

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a healthier and more purposeful life, how do we examine this everdemanding relationship that requires interest? It can be a mind-numbing experience when it feels like we’re looking through a kaleidoscope of the relationship, which can be daunting. As we sit in our thoughts of reflection, we think of the things we did for the person out of support and kindness for them. We think about how we were thoughtful and tried hard to help whatever person was charging us interest and ever reminding us that we must be the ones doing wrong.

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“The Junior Explorers Summer Camp is absolutely one of our favorite projects we do at the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site,” Winn said. “The camp provides a hands-on perspective about the extraordinary journey of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Our camp activities encourage kids to explore a love of history in a fun and team-building environment, setting them on their way to becoming a full-fledged member of the Corps of Discovery.”

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We are all responsible for what happens on the road so next time someone provokes you, take a deep breath and remember that how you react could impact whether or not you and everyone around you reaches a destination safely.

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Here’s what’s going on in Bethalto It’s hard to believe we’re already talking summertime in Bethalto.

School will soon be out, and we’ll be witnessing the Class of 2023 walking the stage at Civic Memorial High School.

Congratulations to all our local graduates—and remember, no matter how far you travel you can always call Bethalto “home”.

At our May meeting, we brought back two incumbents and welcomed one newcomer to our Village Board.

Trustees Jeff Mull, Maria Perkhiser, and Rachel Sontag were sworn in by Village Clerk Sue Lowrance on May 8. I’d like to thank former Trustee Tim Lowrance for his four years of service on the Village Board and wish him the best as he lives retirement life to the fullest. We have a lot of exciting things on the horizon in Bethalto and I know that these folks, along with board members Brady Dugger, Tim Tweedy, and Terri Keister, will achieve great things over the next four years.

Bethalto Splash Landing, our splash pad, will open for the season on Saturday, May 27. Open daily from 10am-5pm with free admission, you can bring the kids out for a splashing good time!

Concessions are available as well. Looking to book a private splash pad party? Visit our website Bethalto.com, on the home page under “Quick

Links”, for more Splash Pad information and how to reserve your date.

Looking for more free family entertainment?

Bethalto Spirit is sponsoring Music in the Park every Thursday in Central Park beginning May 25. This year will see the return of Elvis, Flip the Frog, and a visit by the Scott Air Force Base band as well as many other great entertainers.

Be sure to follow Bethalto Spirit on Facebook for more details on all their events. Their weekly Farmers Markets are set to start June 4, and will run from 9am-1pm each Sunday through October 15. We look forward to hosting their great local vendors!

Several roadway projects are underway or planned in the coming months.

Crews have been working on resurfacing Oak Street between Plegge Boulevard and Central Street, and bids will be coming in soon for repairs to the Stadium Drive bridge. You’ve likely noticed tree work along Prairie Street— the old, overgrown bradford pear trees will be removed and replaced with smaller trees soon.

Work is also continuing in preparation for the multi-use trail project that will eventually connect the path through Central Park with the west end of Plegge Boulevard at Old Bethalto Road.

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The program is always seeking volunteer drivers & dispatchers—anyone interested can contact Bill Ambrose at 618-7928971.

As a reminder, all Village Board meetings are open to the public; regular meetings are the second Monday of the month beginning at 7pm and are held in our Council Chambers inside Village Hall. Monthly committee meetings are on the fourth Monday of each month, as needed, and begin at 6pm in our Council Chambers. We encourage residents to attend and to stay informed of all the happenings in town.

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Freer Auto Body & Accessories The Salvation Army, Crisis Food Center, and the North Alton Godfrey Business Council are just a few of the local nonprofits supported by the Freer family business.

The RiverBend Growth Association has chosen its May 2023 Small Business of the Month award honoree to be Freer Auto Body & Accessories, Inc. of Godfrey.

Located at 4512 N. Alby Road, Freer Auto Body has been a business mainstay now for 31 years with 16 employees who all have a part in supporting “the dream.” This dream had been launched into reality by a young 19-year-old entrepreneur back in 1991, with help from his grandfather, his brother, and his whole family. David Freer was that young man with a vision. His grandfather was Arnold Freer, an auto body man with a genuine talent.

Freer Auto Body remains a true family-owned business today.

“We lost David in 2008,” noted Margaret Freer, David’s mother, who helps in keeping his vision going as a part of the family business. “But we have continued his legacy of quality repairs and excellent customer service. We have never forgotten our meager beginnings, and we truly feel the community has made us what we are today.”

“We founded Christmas in July and Cookies and Cocoa for Community Christmas, which raise thousands of dollars each year for our area needy. Without these events, many in our area would not experience the magic of Christmas,” Margaret said.

Freer team Margaret, Mike, Tim, Carrie Tim Freer, David’s brother and founding co-owner, now leads the business and its team forward.

Freer Auto Body is rated in the top one percent of auto repair facilities throughout the United States for quality and service. It is an I-CAR Gold Class facility and continues to keep on top of the constant changes in the industry. Today, its facility occupies three buildings,

roughly 13,000 square feet.

“We are constantly investing in our business and upgrading facilities and equipment,” said Margaret.

“We have the most modern equipment and products in the industry.”

Further investments in the community from Freer Auto Body can be witnessed through their ongoing community service.

“We have painted golf cars, rescue boats, ambulances, fire trucks and watering buggies free of charge for local charities and organizations,” she added. “We sponsor soccer, basketball, baseball, and just about every nonprofit in our area with a mission to help our area and its people. We genuinely believe we have made a difference in our community, helping to make it a better place to live, work and play.”

“We spend between $20 and $25,000 on certifications and training for our staff a year,” Freer further shared. “I-CAR Gold Class is the highest level of training you can accomplish in our industry, and we have had those

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credentials since 2004. We pay all fees for training and certifications; employees are required to complete so many classes in their areas of expertise.”

“Our newest challenge is inflation and trying to pay the $6,300 a month electric bill, increasing health insurance fees and skyrocketing material costs, all while being regulated by insurance companies that are facing some of their own challenges.”

“We have worked long and hard to get where we are today. Nothing was given. We opened with faith and grown with support. We are proud of our success and our accomplishments, which our customers and the community have made possible. We truly give back daily, and we are grateful for our ability to give and to help make our community shine,” Margaret noted.

The RiverBend Growth Association is the Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development organization for the 11 communities known as the Riverbend. For more information about the Growth Association, visit growthassociation.com or call 618467-2280.

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Sweet Little Things has set up shop in East Alton at 611 E. Airline Drive. Its owner, Rose Badasch, is a familiar face to many throughout the Riverbend.

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Badasch shared that she has opened Sweet Little Things “to share the love of cooking and baking with every single person that walks in the door.

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“We want to give you food that will fill your bellies, put a smile on your face, and make you feel as if you’ve come home,” she added. “Why? Because each person that comes in will be treated like family. Food is not just meant to be nourishment.

It’s a way of bringing people together and sharing a common experience. So when we say, ‘come taste what you’ve been missing,’ it’s not only about the food. It’s the friendships as well.”

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Sweet Little Things team members are Rose Badasch, Heather Humphrey, David Mundy, Zachary Mundy, and Kaitlin Pickett (not pictured) as a whole. To me, the RBGA stands as a consolidated force to help move businesses forward and to keep this area a place where people will want to visit, shop, and be a part of. Who wouldn’t want to be involved in a group so dedicated to the Riverbend?”

“I would love to be profitable, but I also want to learn from the RBGA, to create a company that everyone wants to be a part of,”

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Badasch further noted. “I’ve stated on my social media: I believe that food can be a real communal experience. Perhaps in the near future, I could expand the bakery/ restaurant. I also want to give back to the community I’ve grown up in and continue to show the Riverbend how food can bring us all together.”

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