Sweet Springs Winter Weekend 2009

From left, Abbey Franks, 3, and Emileigh Franks, 9, both of Sweet Springs, affix stickers together at the Sweet Springs Library during Winter Weekend Saturday, Dec. 5. (Geoff Rands/Democrat-News)

From left, Lois Boyd of Marshall demonstrates the workings of her loom to Elizabeth Gerken, 8, and Kylie Winfrey, 9, both of Sweet Springs, at the Sweet Springs Elementary School gym during Winter Weekend Saturday, Dec. 5. Boyd owns River Valley Rugs and makes rugs from reused materials, including blue jeans. (Geoff Rands/Democrat-News)

Sweet Springs children ride atop the Sweet Springs fire truck, taking a short tour around town as the truck's lights shine. (Geoff Rands/Democrat-News)

Children wait to climb up the back of the Sweet Springs fire truck during Winter Weekend Saturday, Dec. 5. (Geoff Rands/Democrat-News)

Rachel Mapes, 6, of Sweet Springs sits on Santa's lap during Sweet Springs' Winter Weekend, Saturday, Dec. 5. (Geoff Rands/Democrat-News)