Signs of the season: Hanging of the greens in Arrow Rock

Monday, December 1, 2008
By ERIC CRUMP/Editor

Chief greens-hanger Tom Beamer attaches evergreen boughs to the framework of the boardwalk canopy during Arrow Rock's annual hanging of the greens festivities Saturday, Nov. 29. The event officially launches the holiday season in the village.
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Youngsters gather around Santa and Mrs. Claus to collect their candy canes and discuss Christmas gift wishes. Santa arrived, as always, in an Arrow Rock Fire Department truck. His driver, Arrow Rock Fire Department training officer Jason Hunter has done the honors for the past seven years.
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Molly Schuster, 4, of Boonville, left, and Shaniya McLaughlin, 4, of Slater, listen to carolers while waiting for Santa and Mrs. Claus to arrive Saturday, Nov. 29, during the Arrow Rock hanging of the greens event. Behind them, lead caroler Judi Hodge leads the community in singing "O Little Town of Bethlehem," one of many Christmas favorites sung while greens were being arranged.
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Thank you. I was there and had a blast. I got to ride in the firetruck with the firefighter who drove santa and mrs. clause to the hanging of the greens. We all had fun. Somekids got to take a photo in the front seat of the fire truck. Thanks town of Arrow Rock!!

-- Posted by marie21388 on Mon, Dec 22, 2008, at 12:56 AM

I'm so sorry I missed it this year. My husband needed my help and he comes first. May God bless Arrow Rock and the world. Genny Wright

-- Posted by grwright on Fri, Dec 12, 2008, at 8:54 AM