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