Episode #508 "The Victory Tree"

Libby visits the bridge construction site on a field trip and discovers that the Victory Tree that holds a significant place in the town’s history is to be cut down. She’s very upset, so Grace suggests she start a letter writing campaign to save the tree. Libby even stages a demonstration at the site, which makes D.C. irate that construction has been halted. He thinks the whole thing is Grace’s fault because she’s the one who suggested the field trip. Libby’s amazed that Grace doesn’t share her concern for the tree; but Grace tells her the bridge is important too, both for the town and for their family. A town meeting is called to discuss the fate of the tree. When D.C. tells everyone that the bridge represents thirty- million-dollars in revenue for the town, it’s certain that the Victory Tree is doomed, but Grace demands that Libby also be allowed to have her say. Also, Russell has expanded his store and has built a fancy soda fountain. Russell used the town meeting as a chance to plug the soda fountain, and Grace tries to get him to hire Quentin as a soda jerk.