Harry W. Hopper, 79, of Gillespie passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 10:35 pm at his residence. He was born September 11, 1931, in Gillespie, IL, son of the late Henry Hopper & Lucille (Sexton) Costello. He married Wanda (Rusher) Hopper. He was a retired truck driver. He was also a member of the Gillespie Volunteer Fire […]
S.S. Simon and Jude Parish Hall Project Meeting
The meeting began at 7p.m. with about 3 in attendance. Harry Cavanaugh summarized his report on parish history/traditions and Denise Reineisch-Heyen communicated our information on Facebook and the BenGil web site. Nikki Katich gave a summary of parish hall visits to Carlinville, Litchfield, Mt. Olive, Staunton, Vandalia and the Christian, Lutheran and Methodist churches in […]
Build Benld Press Conference May 26th
Date: Thursday — May 26, 2011 at 2:00 p.m., Downtown Benld (across from Library) Subject: Community Memorial Hospital in Staunton Donates Lots 17 & 18, Block 42, located on East Central Avenue to the City of Benld Attending: Build Benld Committee, Mayor Jeff Hendricks, Sue Campbell, CEO of Community Memorial Hospital in Staunton and Andrea […]
New Memory Lane Photo Albums on The BenGil Post’s Facebook Page
Memory Lane: Gillespie High School Classes of 2000 – 2003 It’s always fun to look back at our old photos from the “good ol’ days” back in high school and middle school. With our new “Memory Lane” photo albums on The BenGil Post’s facebook page we want to create a digital scrap book that will […]
Create Your Plan B: Balance Your Priorities
Provided By: Lanny Joseph Ribes, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Whether you want to buy real estate, pay for education, enjoy the good life or leave a legacy, it takes time and effort to accumulate funds. If even the most dedicated savers can take years to finance their long-term goals, how can you be sure to […]
Reminder!!! Build Benld Craft Fair and Flea Market this Saturday
Shop local this Saturday at the Builld Benld CRAFT FAIR & FLEA MARKET -May 14 from 9am-4pm, Benld Civic Center & Nutrition Center. There are about 50 vendors from the area selling everything from antique glassware to trend-setting craft items, baked goods, etc. Food, drinks & snacks will be available for purchase throughout the day. […]
Organ donation talk at the Benld Public Library
Today, nearly 5,000 people here in Illinois are waiting for life-saving transplants and many more are waiting for life-enhancing tissue transplants. The Illinois Secretary of State’s Organ/Tissue Donor Regional Coordinator will be at the Benld Public Library on Tuesday, May 24 from 2-4 p.m. to answer questions about organ/tissue donation and register those who want […]
2011 Mini Miner & Mini Miss Candidates
The Mini Miner and Mini Miss pageant is for children ages 3-5 who reside in School District #7. One girl and one boy, along with Miss Black Diamond Days and Jr. Miss Black Diamond Days, will represent the Gillespie community at other area pageants, parades, and community events. Mini Miner and Mini Miss winners will […]
2011 Mini Miner & Mini Miss Candidates
The Mini Miner and Mini Miss pageant is for children ages 3-5 who reside in School District #7. One girl and one boy, along with Miss Black Diamond Days and Jr. Miss Black Diamond Days, will represent the Gillespie community at other area pageants, parades, and community events. Mini Miner and Mini Miss winners will […]
Death of Joseph Michael Fisko III
Joseph Michael Fisko III, 76, of Gillespie passed away Sunday, May 8, 2011 at his residence. He was born September 17, 1934, in Gillespie, IL, son of the late Joseph Michael Fisko, II & Myrtle (Link) Fisko. He married Evelyn (Barnard) Fisko on September 10, 1960, Edwardsville, IL. She preceded him in death on 9-26-2009. […]
Macoupin Tails Banquet and Auction
Macoupin Tails Banquet and Auction Where: Bates Building on the Macoupin County Fairgrounds When: Saturday May 14th starting at 5:30 for cocktails and 6:00 for the dinner How much: $15 each in advance or $20 at the door What: Live auction, silent auction, raffle, music by Lori Franke and the Miles Station Band, catered by […]
Sound & Image Videography
Address: Gillespie, IL 62033 Phone: 217 – 825 – 4111 Website: http://www.soundandimage.org/ Email: jim@soundandimage.org About Us: Jim Marcacci and Bruce Logsdon officially became partners about three years ago, after working together for years doing all kinds of video projects together. Jim taught video communications at Gillespie High School and Bruce taught the same type of […]
Authorities Arrest 18 in Macoupin and Montgomery County Drug Sweep
Law enforcement officials arrested 18 individuals on various drug charges early Tuesday morning, May 3, in Macoupin and Montgomery, according to the South Central Illinois Drug Task Force (SCIDTF). SCIDTF agents were assisted in serving the arrest warrants by personnel from the Macoupin County Sheriff’s Department, Gillespie Police Department, Staunton Police Department, Montgomery County Sheriff’s […]
Loni Nicole Manalia Tumbles Her Way to the Top
On April 2nd and 3rd Loni competed is the USTA State Tumbling meet in Decatur, IL where she participated in 3 events. She placed 3rd in Tumbling sud-advanced level, 3rd in Trampoline advanced level, and 4th in Double Mini advanced level. The level of competition advanced, sub-advanced etc… is determined by age. Loni qualified for […]
Chief’s Corner: You Are Our Eyes and Ears
“Police work” is comprised of a lot of different things. From gathering information, interviews and interrogation, collection of evidence, training, and the list goes on and on. One thing that the police need (and don’t always obtain easily) is information from the public. While we all know it’s not possible for law enforcement to be […]
Times released from Paws on the Run this past week
See the attached document for the race times from this previous weekend’s Paws on the Run….. RUN TIMES – Paws
GHS WWII Interviews Receive High Honors
Students from Mr. Burns, Mr. Sholtis, and Mrs. Brown’s history classes along with Mr. Rosentreter’s technology students received high honors at the award banquet yesterday, May 3rd. Even though not every student participated, those that did received an educational experience of a lifetime. Students interviewed two rounds of World War II veterans, once in late […]
Mother’s Day Sale at Michelle’s Pharmacy
20% off all gift items Decorative Teaspoons Garden Plaques Melissa & Doug Puzzles and Toys Jewelry *Does not apply to JC Penny orders. Sale runs through May 14, 2011 494 W. Side Square Carlinville, IL 217 – 854 – 4022 120 S. Macoupin St. Gillespie, IL 217 – 839 – 9901
Big Brothers Big Sisters – Macoupin Co.
Address: P.O. Box 303, Litchfield, IL 62056 Phone: 217 – 556 – 6120 Website: http://www.bbbscapitalregion.org Email: lrakey@bbbsicr.org Hour of Operation: 24/7 – 365 About Us: Big Brothers Big Sisters is the nation’s oldest and largest one-one mentoring organization. BBBS of the Illinois Capital Region was founded by a group of ten Springfield community members in […]
Small Business: Building Your Social Media Following
Use free social media tools on the internet to build your brand and increase your business. Post consistently, add value, and be honest. It’s easy to start a page for your business, but it’s very hard to update it consistently. I promise it is worth the time and effort!
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