It proves that we're still the draw of the county.

I think we can now safely respond to those who complain that there are those who really do want a Christmas tree in the center of downtown Kewanee.

There is something unique about a tree in the center of a downtown that gives it a Christmas atmosphere.

We've actually had angry people in our face while we're trying top put up the tree yelling about how they don't want it there.

An internal breakthrough is a burden, an external one is a blessing.

Washington has become this place that people don't leave. It has become this permanent feudal class.