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Wrapping up the week in the BenGil area with pictures!

Week of August 16

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Participants display their masterpieces created at the paint and wine party held last Sunday by the Friends of Gillespie Library. The event was sold out a week before it was scheduled to take place. (Photo by Gillespie Public Library)

Participants display their masterpieces created at the paint and wine party held last Sunday by the Friends of Gillespie Library. The event was sold out a week before it was scheduled to take place. (Photo by Gillespie Public Library)

Daniel Dobrino as quarterback finds an open receiver seconds before a defender reaches him in the backfield.

Daniel Dobrino as quarterback finds an open receiver seconds before a defender reaches him in the backfield Friday evening during the team’s scrimmage. 

The school district's electronic sign welcomes students and staff to the 2015-2016 school year.

The school district’s electronic sign welcomes students and staff to the 2015-2016 school year.

Mafia Brothers Customs and Welchs Route 66 Auto Service posts a picture to their Facebook page of the many projects they were working on last week. The auto service is located in the former Daley's location in Gillespie. (Photo by Mafia Brothers Customs and Welchs Route 66 Auto Service)

Mafia Brothers Customs and Welchs Route 66 Auto Service posts a picture to their Facebook page of the many projects they were working on last week. The auto service is located in the former Daley’s location in Gillespie. (Photo by Mafia Brothers Customs and Welchs Route 66 Auto Service)

Supporters raise awareness for heroin and drug usage by walking the streets of Benld last weekend during the rally held at the Benld City Park. (Photo by

Supporters raise awareness for heroin and drug usage by walking the streets of Benld last weekend during the rally held at the Benld City Park. (Photo by

Bryce McKinney runs the ball for the Gillespie Miners Friday evening during the team's scrimmage. The team opens their season this Friday against Vandalia at home.

Bryce McKinney runs the ball for the Gillespie Miners Friday evening during the team’s scrimmage. The team opens their season this Friday against Vandalia at home.

The Gillespie High School choir held a cookout and carwash yesterday at Randy's Market in Gillespie.  (Photo by GHS Choir)

The Gillespie High School choir held a cookout and carwash yesterday at Randy’s Market in Gillespie. (Photo by GHS Choir)

Kindergarteners at Ben-Gil Elementary School smile to the camera on Monday, the district's first school day of the 2015-2016 school year. (Contributed photo)

Kindergarteners at Ben-Gil Elementary School smile to the camera on Monday, the district’s first school day of the 2015-2016 school year. (Contributed photo)

School board members of district 7 hear an update from Superintendent Joe Tieman about the athletic facilities. Read what updates have been made since the July meeting.

School board members of district 7 hear an update from Superintendent Joe Tieman about the athletic facilities. Read what updates have been made since the July meeting.

Chandler McDaniel kicks the extra-point field goal for the Miners Friday evening.

Chandler McDaniel kicks the extra-point field goal for the Miners Friday evening.

The Benld City Council hears an update from their attorney Rick Verticchio about the progress of the run down houses the city is pursuing.

The Benld City Council hears an update from their attorney Rick Verticchio about the progress of the run down houses the city is pursuing.

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PHOTO: 2018 Little Miss Macoupin County Fair Contestants

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Photo by Sara Way

Nineteen young girls are vying for the title of 2018 Little Miss Macoupin County Fair. The pageant will take place on Wednesday June 27 at 7 p.m.

Front row from left to right: Avielle Spudich daughter of Derek & Heather Spudich of Staunton, Elleighna Burgess daughter of Jason & Amanda Burgess of Girard, Kinze Haulk daughter of Matt & Jessie Haulk of Carlinville, Addyson Gulley daughter of Nathan & Nichole Narup & Ross Gulley of Staunton, Lydia Lowry daughter of Kyle & Deanna Lowry of Gillespie, Brooklyn Wood daughter of Chris & Becca Wood of Brighton, Shaylee Cooper daughter of William Cooper of Benld, Jenna Barger daughter of Sarah Lake & Brian Breeden of Virden, and Sylvie Motsinger daughter of Alex & Rachel Motsinger of Brighton.

Back row from left to right: Ashleynn Gooding daughter of Danika Pratt of Carlinville, Claire Vinyard daughter of BJ & Ashley Vinyard of Carlinville, Molly Carriker daughter of Brad & Amber Carriker of Carlinville, Brynlee Clevenger daughter of Jasen & Lauren Clevenger of Hettick, Lidiya Ribble daughter of Dusty & Kara Ribble of Hettick, Saylor Nicholson daughter of Steve & Katie Nicholson of Carlinville, Taylor Harding daughter of Krissy & Sam Harding of Carlinville, Shelby Lehman daughter of April Twin & Larry Lehman of Gillespie, Jaydin Laurent daughter of Matyka Inman & Steven Laurent, and Madalyn Beasley daughter of Alex Beasley & Ashli Bell of Shipman.

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PHOTOS: Black Diamond Days miss and junior miss contestants

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Meet this year’s candidates vying for the title of 2018 Miss Black Diamond Days and 2018 Junior Miss Black Diamond Days. The pageant will take place on Friday, June 1 in the Ben-Gil Elementary School gymnasium starting at 6 p.m. and crowning this year’s royalty will be 2017 royalty Maya Marcacci and Chloe Hedrick. Advance tickets are available at United Community Bank, Dee-Dee’s Designs, Accents, or from any contestant.

Photos provided by Halpin Photography.

2017 RETIRING QUEENS

MISS CANDIDATES

JUNIOR MISS CANDIDATES

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PHOTOS: Gillespie prom walk-ins 2018

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Over 120 students at Gillespie High School enjoyed great weather Saturday evening as they walked into this year’s prom, themed “Black and White Ball”. Walk-ins took place from 7:15 to 7:45 p.m. immediately followed by coronation where Chase Odell-Mueller and Mackenzie Kasarda were named 2018 King and Queen.

Prom endured until 11 p.m. and then post prom was available to the students.

Kylee Hardt & Zane Remer

Deyon Wolber & Owen Parker

Alexander Everland & Nichole Seymour

Christina Fischer & Colin Caveny

Kendra Cherry, Kelsey Farris & Serena Bertolis

Tara Fullington & Jacob Will

Angel Winchester

Chris Pane & Jocelyn Drummond

Hannah Trumpy & Patrick Muir

Hayle Brennan & Taylor VanHuss

Ryan Sellers & Maya Marcacci

Austin Cooper & Ally Clay

Cassie Clark & Ryan Montine

Mackenzie Kasarda & Gabe Tesio

Cara Reid & Jerod Brown

Abbie Barber & Dakota Throne

Hannah Labby & Drake Ruckman

Alexis Plunkett & Tessa Watson

Courtney Besserman & Lauren Christer

Curtis Shalk & Emily Campbell

(L-R): Blaine Fritz, Trae Hall, Grant Stinnett, Chase Odell Mueller, Mackenzie Kasarda, Macie Halpin, Makayla Coss, & Ally Clay

Tyler Bonser & Lizzy Koniak

Marria Middleton & Colby Waugh

Macie Halpin & Grant Stinnet

Ruby Savant & Mark Cunningham

Adam Reid

Brendon Lovsey

Kayla Spencer & Trae Hall

Grace Bertolino & Blane Fritz

Monique Garret & Ben Polo

Sarah Crook & Nick Willis

Makayla Coss & Zach Reiman

Bianca Robertson & Collin Johnson

Lindsey Stocker & Dominic Bates

Breanna Mull & Brian Sellers

Karli Carr & Tom Johnson

Sydney Henricks & Joey Carter

Keeton Link & Rylee Bernot

Juliann Hendricks & Chance Reiniesch

Rylee Sarti & Anthony Kravanya

Olivia VanDoren & Austin Mitchell

Hadley Hardin & Chase Odell-Mueller

Tavin Force & Gavin Bertoldi

Tori Roach & Olive Shuutz

Jaiden Braundmeier & Adam Boeck

Rylee Jarman & Trenton Segarra

Makayla Hayes & Nick Spencer

Madolyn Wyatt & Marshall Hatlee

Megan Bray & Billy Gill

Grace Martin & Mackenzie Mix

Ashley Gipson & Colin Tyler

Lexie Bussmann & Dominic Maykopet

Hailegh Rife & Cole Farris

Paige Niemeyer & Nick Wyatt

Lindsey Miller & Kennen Bertolis

Jason Hartke, Will Bertetto & John Wyatt

Tessa Davis & Jack Jarman

Callie Reynolds & Blake Hammon

Ashley Gotway & Mason Campbell

Liz Dozier & Mason Barber

Madi Hedrick & Trevor Fredericks

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