by Geoff Fox
The weekend of December 5 and December 6 marked the third annual Festival of Trees held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Douglas Street in Hancock.
The event offered folks a chance to see various trees set up by different organizations and businesses from Hancock, nativity displays, a kids corner with activities, a picture book for selfies, Christmas video, and free refreshments.
The biggest hits were a scavenger hunt and hand bells for all to participate in.
There was also voting for the favorite trees and seven were named winners.
The winners were: M&T bank was the Best Tree Topper, Good Shepherd Preschool won Most Festive, Abide and Bloom Home Bakery won Best Tree Skirt, Valley Electrical Service won Best Exemplifies Theme/Mission, St. Thomas Episcopal Parish won Overall Favorite, Hancock Adult Activity Center won Most Unique, and the Hancock Girl Scouts won Kids Choice.
Most Unique Tree – Hancock Adult Activity Center’s tree. All photos courtesy Wendy Weller.
Best Tree Topper – M&T Bank tree.
Best Exemplifies Theme/Mission – Valley Electrical Service’s tree.
Most Festive – Good Shepherd Preschool’s tree.
Best Tree Skirt – Abide and Bloom Home Bakery’s tree.
Overall Favorite – St. Thomas Episcopal Parish’s tree.
Kids Choice – Hancock Girl Scouts’ tree.
