Besides seeking bell-ringers to work at donation kettles, the Salvation Army this year is recruiting families, businesses and groups to “adopt a family” during the holiday season.

Lt. David Kyle said his church would put up the traditional “Angel Trees” at Howsers, Olerud’s and Alaska Rod’s, a program by which residents purchase gifts for needy children.

Kyle this year is putting added emphasis on the “adoption” program, which spreads contributions and giving across a wider…