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Little Mister, Miss Pageant kicks off County Fair tonight
The Macoupin County Fair is finally here and will be setup all week long at the Macoupin County Fairgrounds just north of Carlinville. The crowd favorite will be taking place at the grandstand tonight to kick off the evening festivities.
At 7 o’clock, the Little Mister and Little Miss Pageant will commence. Gillespie’s own Mr. Kolton Lowry will be retiring his 2012 Little Mister crown to one of the seven lucky contestants vying for the crown. On the female side, 12 beautiful girls are competing to take the 2013 Little Miss crown handed over by Ms. Charlie Harding of Carlinville.
Admission into the grandstand tonight for the pageant is $8 plus $5 a carload to park. Tonight’s theme is The American West consisting of cowboots and cowboy hats. The 2013 royalty crowned tonight will have plenty of prizes coming their way like a trophy, a new bike, a personalized bag, and a personalized car magnet. Other prizes include a gift certificate to DiCarlo’s, a 2 hour rental at the Demuzio Sports Center, a Subway gift certificate and a free photo session by Amy Chism Photography.
Meet the 2013 Little Mister Candidates:
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And now for the ladies, meet the 2013 Little Miss Candidates:
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The Gillespie Public Library is having a promotional giveaway during the month of December. The “December Spin Giveaway” will allow patrons to spin for prizes each time books are checked out during the month of December.
The prizes are to Gillespie businesses.
Although December is a hectic month with the holidays, take time to relax with a “good book” and visit the library.
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Limited Spots Available, Register By December 20
This winter, Blackburn College invites children ages 6-12 to participate in an exciting All-Sports Camp from December 30-31, 2024 and January 2-3, 2025. The camp will be held at the newly opened Blackburn Athletic Center and newly redesigned M.C. Court in the historic Dawes Gymnasium. The four-day camp runs from 9 am to 12 pm each day, offering young athletes the chance to stay active during the holiday season while exploring a variety of sports. With limited spots available, early registration is encouraged. The registration fee is $100, and the sign-up deadline is December 20, 2024.
Participants will engage in baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, and volleyball activities designed to build confidence, encourage teamwork, and inspire a love for sports in a fun and supportive environment. They will spend part of the day developing essential skills and putting those techniques into action by playing games. Most equipment will be provided, but attendees should come dressed in athletic clothing and ready to play.
“This camp is a fantastic opportunity for kids to stay active during their winter break, make new friends, and experience the thrill of learning skills taught by NCAA coaches and players,” said Kim Camara-Harvey, Blackburn College’s Director of Athletics and Recreation. “Our brand-new Blackburn Athletic Center, with its 200-by-120-foot turf field and retractable batting cages, and our revitalized basketball and volleyball court will be the perfect setting for fun and growth.”
In addition to the camp activities, all participants will receive two (2) tickets to watch the Blackburn Men’s Basketball Team take on the University of Dubuque on Monday, December 30, at 3:00 pm.
Don’t miss this opportunity to give your child a memorable winter break experience! To register or for more information, visit blackburn.edu/recreation or contact Heather Heater, Blackburn College Recreation Coordinator, at athletics@blackburn.edu or 217-854-5719.
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Madison Communications sponsored the Community Hope Center’s Christmas Toy Drive once again this year. The new and unwrapped toys for girls and boys ages 0-12 were collected from the middle of October through the first week of December.
Madison was overjoyed with the outcome of the Toy Drive and wants to thank anyone who took the time to donate. The holiday season is a perfect time to give back to the local communities.
