Toppenish welcomes national tree

By PHIL FEROLITO
YAKIMA HERALD-REPUBLIC

"I think it was very cool because not a lot happens around here. It's a pretty quiet town," said Toppenish resident Vincent Day, who brought his wife and son out to the event. He said he had plans to press some small tree limbs he pulled from the back of the truck.

When the tree reaches the White House lawn, it will be draped with 3,000 ornaments made by schoolchildren across the state and 10,000 lights. It's a tradition that began in 1964.

During the hour stop, band members from Toppenish High School played while the choir sang. Yakama tribal member Loretta Selam and her five grandchildren conducted a sign-language performance to a traditional song. (Read More)