The annual Christmas tree light switch flicking on Saturday got off to a good start with some spirited Christmas music, complements of the middle and high school bands. The Boy Scouts struggled with some bonfires that never quite took. (Apparently, not everybody honed his Cave Man Survival skills during the last power outage.) We were warm, though. Dad and mom had arrived early and pulled up nice and close to the gazebo. Down went the windows when the band teacher got things rolling, and life was good for us in our orchestra seats.

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Santa arrived in the fire department's hose truck, climbed the steps of the gazebo, flicked the switch to the Christmas tree, and was gone again.  Takes about three minutes.
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He waves for the entire three minutes, but his union contract does not include talking to children or handing out candy canes or even smiling.  But, heck, he's a busy guy.
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It was a time of cheer for everyone.
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Later in the evening, the little colored lights on the tree twinkled prettily.  
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Just across from the green, the hardware store had its halls decked with festive lights and fun decorations.  Here's one window.
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