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.

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

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.

That's what keeps me out there trying to be perfect. Because I feel people still haven't seen the best of what Mark Roman can bring to their team on defense.

That's huge. After years of IT doesn't matter, IT doesn't matter, it must matter because people who are trying to grow are investing in it.