A perfect evening for a visit with
Santa in Mount Pulaski
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[December 09, 2015]
MOUNT
PULASKI - As Christmas music played throughout the town square on
this beautiful Saturday evening, families began to gather at the
Mount Pulaski Courthouse State Historic Site and eagerly await the
arrival of Santa Claus. Promptly at 5 p.m. Chris Martin of Mount
Pulaski pulled up in front of the courthouse in the Martin Farms
fire truck with Saint Nick himself riding along.
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As Santa rushed inside the courthouse he was followed by excited
children who all could not wait to get upstairs and visit with the
man from the North Pole. In fact the children were so excited many
of them bypassed the refreshments initially and quickly climbed the
stairs in anticipation of the moment they had waited for all year.
One of the event's organizers, Renee Martin, was very pleased with
the successful event. "We had approximately 40 children and they
brought their parents and grandparents. I love it when the courtroom
is packed. It just makes it more festive," she beamed. "Everyone was
very kind and patient, too," she added.
The evening ran very smoothly with Martin and Julie Wubben in
charge, as they gave each family participating a number in line.
Each child was photographed with Santa and was given the opportunity
to chat with Santa. As children waited patiently for their turn,
many were coloring or just chatting with friends and family.
It was great to witness such fellowship among the community. Martin
agreed, "That's ultimately what we try to provide is an atmosphere
where folks can get to know one another, allow a time where they can
put their phones down and socialize with people in the community.
When they walk thru those courthouse doors we want people to have a
great experience."
Martin also noted that her favorite part of the evening is the
Christmas music filling the square. "I love that! I'm not sure if
anyone else likes it, but I even like people to have that festive
feeling while walking up to the courthouse."
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The feeling in the air was certainly one of
festivities. Since Santa's visit coincided with the Tour of
Homes in Mount Pulaski the town was abuzz with activity.
The nice weather and the presence of long-time courthouse
volunteer, Wallace Kautz, were just added bonuses on this
perfect evening.
Kautz not only greeted the incoming visitors to the courthouse
and made sure they enjoyed the cookies and hot cocoa, but he
also visited upstairs with Santa and even had his picture taken
with Saint Nick. In fact, the dedicated volunteer proclaimed
this to be the first time he's ever had his picture taken with
Santa. Further proof that this was an enjoyable evening for
children of all ages.
Merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnight!
[Teena Lowery]
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