Despite frigid temperatures, more than 80 gift bags were distributed to area children who attended the annual tree-lighting and caroling festivities Dec. 6 in downtown St. Joseph. Event organizers include the following: (from left to right) Kayla Meyer, Mrs. Claus Lisa Wallin, Margy Hughes, Santa Steve Nelson, Living Tree Mike McDonald, Sr. Thomasette OSB, Kathy Engholm, Ellen Wahlstrom and Travis Moore.
