THE MITTEN TREE at RiverWood Bank was festooned in garlands of hats, mittens and scarves to ward off the winter chill. The Big Lake Lioness have taken on responsibility for the tree, which used to stand in Connections. Etc. lobby every year. The warm gloves and hats will be donated to the Big Lake School District for distribution as needed. Pictured above from the left are Denise Andre, April Sutton, Patsy Klang and Stephanie Pederson.