Mark Mikenas Quotations

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.

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 will be honoring Russ Wood with a moment of silence prior to the start and on the volunteer shirts. Russ was a longtime volunteer for the Hardcore Run and passed away this summer.

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