More Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving was always a family day but the day after Ray's love was the mayor's Christmas Tree. His friend Jerry Cohen got him involved and he loved it. It is still held at the Crown Center on the day after Thanksgiving. There are toys kids can climb on, choirs, singing, generally a local sports figure appearing and it is just a fun time. Ray loved it. They sold tickets that gave you a chance to win a new car. That was changed because the taxes were too high if you won. Then you got a rental car for a year which does not have taxes. Sometimes I sat at a table and sold chances on that evening. If it rained people stayed inside and watched. If clear you were outside. They have added fireworks and some other things. I don't attend now but have heard it is still great. I heard on the news that the new mayor of KC is changing the Master of Ceremonies which is a bad thing because the one they had was so good and this one is an early morning radio show host that most K C citizens do not know. After the money was counted I use to drive Jerry and Ray around to deliver things, like to Mercy Hospital. Last year he tried to change things but did not but it looks like he will be successful this year. Anyway I have great memories of it.