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Live Nativity Walk is in Lovington

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Live Nativity Walk is in Lovington
The Lovington First Church of God will present their fourth annual live walk through nativity event, “O Come Let Us Adore Him”, on Saturday, December 15 from 5–7 p.m. at the Family Life Center located at 305 West State Street.
Come share and experience the true meaning of Christmas, which features costumed characters and live animals.
Hot chocolate, cookies and live readings of the nativity story are provided inside the Life Center where the kids can make a Christmas keepsake.
The Lovington United Methodist Church Christmas choir will perform a special preview of their Christmas cantata, “Good News from Home” at 6 p.m.
This event is a free gift to the community from the Lovington First Church of God.

Decoration Team

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Decoration Team
It took 25 Sullivan Pre School students just a little while to add their personal Christmas decorations to the tree in the Moultrie County courthouse rotunda recently. The young Santa helpers also received a visit from Santa Claus and got a chance to tell him their Christmas Eve wishes.

Jeremy Richey Sworn as Resident Judge

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Jeremy Richey Sworn as Resident Judge
Jeremy Richey was sworn in as Moultrie County resident judge for the sixth circuit during ceremonies at the Moultrie County Courthouse Thursday, Nov. 29.
Chief Judge of the Sixth Circuit the Honorable Richard L. Broch of Douglas County presided over a courtroom filled with family, friends and colleagues of the former State’s Attorney of Moultrie County. Judge Broch noted that in his new role Judge Richey must prepare each case keeping in mind that every case is the most important case to the person involved.
The Honorable Judge Hugh Finson of Piatt County administered Richey’s oath. After his swearing in, the Honorable Judge Richey thanked his family, and those attending the ceremony. A reception was held in Courtroom B for those attending. Above, Richey’s wife Cassie helps with his robe.

SES Delivers Pie in the Face

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SES Delivers Pie in the Face
The Sullivan Middle School and Sullivan Elementary School’s Day of Giving drive results have SES students winning, and the prize is a pie in the face for SMS principal Nathan Ogle by SES principal Dan Allen. Sullivan Elementary School collected a total of 904 items and $1010.37 through the tremendous effort of the students and the community.
Businesses that assisted are IGA, Ace Hardware, Sullivan Eyecare, Oakwood Apothecary, Cathrine’s and 5 West Coffee Lounge. Organizations that helped in the drive include First United Methodist Church and MOMS group, Vineyard Church, Lion’s Club, and Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority. All of the food collected and money donated went directly to the local food bank.
For more information on how to assist or donate contact Pastor Dave Dolan at 217-728-4200.

Appreciation Plaque

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Appreciation Plaque
Moultrie County Board Chairman presented outgoing Democrat county board member Gary Smith of Lovington with an Appreciation Plaque for his years of service. Smith was the only Democrat on the board which is all Republican following the November election.

Candy Sells for Food Bank

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Candy Sells for Food Bank
The crowds were waiting at 9 a.m. Saturday for the Flesor’s candy sale at Cathrine’s in downtown Sullivan. It was the best sale yet with 20% of all sales Saturday supporting the Moultrie County Food Pantry. Ava Harshman of Sullivan found this white chocolate Santa to satisfy her chocolate cravings on Saturday.

Fall Color for Parks

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Fall Color for Parks
Thanks to the generosity of My Garden owner Tina Krigbaum Sullivan parks received fresh fall colors for October. Park Supt. Herb Bricker emphasized this was the second year My Garden has donated plants to the parks, and Richard Glazebrook volunteered to help with the plantings. Bricker noted the park entrances are getting a new look, and the donated plants will initiate a “Wow” factor for patrons. Since 1993 Krigbaum has grown My Garden to include six greenhouses at the Hamilton Street location where 90% of her plants are grown in-house. From maintaining planters downtown every other year to donating plants to the city park district Krigbaum’s love for plants spreads throughout the community for everyone to enjoy as they visit Sullivan parks this fall.

Toys for Tots

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Toys for Tots
Toys for Tots collection locations are cropping up to help the less fortunate in the area have a better Christmas. Honono is the Manager of the El Paso Mexican Restaurant in Sullivan and a long time Toys for Tots collection location. He is pictured with the signature Walt Disney designed the copyrighted “Trains” Logo for Toys-For-Tots. For more information on how to help contact Eric Kenney at 217/728-7409 or email elk9theg@frontier.com

Garage Fire

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Garage Fire
A garage was destroyed by fire, and the Matthew and Jennifer Ramsey home at 510 N. Van Buren St. in Sullivan received major heat and smoke damage Monday afternoon. Sullivan Fire Dept. received the 4:08 p.m. call from Ramsey who discovered the fire in his garage and was unsuccessful in putting it out with a fire extinguisher. Fire Chief Mike Piper said firefighters had the fire out in 15 minutes but stayed to make sure fire didn’t spread and to get the smoke out of the house. Piper explained the home received extensive heat and smoke damage, and the house on the north, owned by John Daily, received heat damage to siding and windows. Emergency personnel cleared the scene at 5:55 p.m.