Back in the saddle

Inspired by a pep talk from one of his grandsons and overwhelming support from his family and the community, Franklin County Supervisor Jerry Plagge found a way to keep battling the cancer that was ravaging his body. Through the darkest days when he thought he was near the end, Plagge continued to fight.

Eventually, his health began to improve and he was able to return home to Latimer.  One Aug. 19, Plaggee attended his first county supervisors meeting in-person since March 18.

"I felt terrible I hadn't been to the meetings," Plagge said of missing months of action.  "Monday was the first time I'd been there in person in a long time.  I'm feeling better but this fatigue is a big, big item.  But, I've been getting back into the swing of things.  I feel there is no reason why I won't get back to normal."

Read the full article in the Aug. 28 edition of the Hampton Chronicle.