( Publisher’s Note: This year, we decided to take a peek back through the years and reprint some of the stories, poems, etc. that have been published over the years. This Christmas message is reprinted from The Herald-News Christmas special edition 43 years ago in 1978.) “And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.”

Wolf People The Wolf People organization of Wolf Point High School sells drinks during the basketball tournament held at the school on Saturday, Dec. 11. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

Each holiday season, representatives for charitable organizations stand in commercial districts and ring bells as they seek donations for the needy. Songwriting partners Jay Livingston and Ray Evans wrote a song in 1950 based on those department store Santas and Salvation Army volunteers and titled it “Tinkle Bells.” Livingston’s wife, Lynne, humorously suggested a new title so that

Numerous activities kicked off the holiday season last weekend. Activities began in the afternoon Friday, Dec. 3, with the Optimist Club of Wolf Point’s annual Angel Tree Radio-thon. Area talent performed during the event which was hosted by KVCK. Though numerous donations were received, additional funding is needed. Contact Gloria Sande for more information on how to donate to this project