Here's how much each tree at Trim-a-Tree 2022 raised

James Bennett, Kokomo Tribune, Ind.
·5 min read

Nov. 21—There were 69 trees and wreaths in the 2022 Trim-a-Tree festival, which were auctioned off for a total of $83,241.10.

The highest selling item, a Disney-themed 7.5-foot tree called "Once Upon a December," was sold for $6,600.

The highest selling tabletop tree was decorated and purchased by Northwestern Elementary for $838.50.

The highest selling wreath was made by the family of Gertrud Rice. Last year, the group sold the most expensive item in the entire auction. This year's wreath, titled "Oma's Front Porch," sold for $3,700.

With the monetary votes for the People's Choice Award, the 2022 Trim-a-Tree festival brought in a grand total of $88,755.36.

Here's a full list of who decorated trees, who bought them and how much each tree sold for:

1. Kokomo Area Special Education Cooperative, "Planting Kindness," Dan Hall, $200

2. Aurora Financial Strategies, "A Cinematic Christmas," Kim Cunningham, $200

3. Howard County Horse & Pony Club, "County Christmas," Rise & Shine Farms, $275

4. Northwestern Elementary 2nd Grade, "Happy 50th Birthday We Care!" Northwestern Elementary 2nd Grade, $838.50

5. Kappa, Kappa, Kappa, Inc., "It's a Wonderful Life," Deals Gone Wild, $300

6. Northview Christian Church, "Classic Christmas Cartoons," All American Auto Service, $325

7. Waterford Place Health Campus, "Blue Christmas," Robert Furnung, $750

8. Carrie Gruel & Associates, REALTORS, "You'll shoot your eye out," Walls Furniture $2,200

9. Office of Sustainability at IU Kokomo, "SustainabiliTree," Lindsey Scott-Shedron, $175

10. All Ways Plumbing, "Santa Express," Hadley Shedron, $225

11. Engaging Minds & Autism Services, "Letters to Santa," Billy Fraizer, $325

12. Kokomo Schools Transportation Services, "In Memory of Kevin Edwards," Little Rug Rats ELC, $225

13. Little Rug Rats ELC, "The Grinch," Snap-On, $2,200

14. Taylor Elementary-Preschool, Pre-K & Kindergarten, "Ohana means Family," Taylor Elementary-Preschool, Pre-K & Kindergarten, $1,002.60

15. Legacy Dance Academy, "Simply Merry, Locally Bright," All American Auto Service, $800

16. Kokomo Roto-Rooter, "Candy Land," Hadley Shedron, $350

17. Scott's Home Healthcare, LLC, "Lettuce Taco 'Bout Homecare," Deals Gone Wild, $450

18. Syndicate Samaritans, "Outdoor Adventures," Davidson Excavating, $700

19. Boulevard Liquor, "Fishin for the Holidays," American Legion Post 415 — Galveston, $275

20. King's Cleaning Solutions, "The King's Crown," Jennifer Newell — ReMax Realty One, $1,600

21. Ax Kingz Kokomo, "Rustic Winter Wonderland," Matt & Kourtney Westfall, $600

22. Ascension at Home Together with Compassus & Compassus Hospice, "A very movie Christmas," Derk Lawhead, $800

23. Cross America, "Jesus is the reason for the season!" McGonigals, $1,400

24. Etta's Gooey Goodies, "Sugar Fairy," Nick Shanks, $600

25. Hope Behavioral Services, "Family Night," Choo Choo McGoo's Restaurant, $325

26. Texas Roadhouse, "Red, White and Roadhouse," Deals Gone Wild, $450

27. Team Whittaker, "Her Fight was our Fight," Robert Furnung, $550

28. Edward Jones, "Joy to the World," Steven McKinney, $1,000

29. Kirby Risk, "Make it happen at Christmas Time," Davidson Excavating, $3,900

30. CRM Properties, "Once Upon a December," Neis Rentals, $6,600.00

31. Paradigm Health Hospice, "Blooms of Giving," Sean & Kara France & Family, $450

32. FurBabe's Barkery & Vision Electric & Construction, "Snow Buddies," Eric & Kristine Chapman, $450

33. Green Acres Home Owners Association, "Green & Grinchy," Martin Wrecker Service, $1,800

34. Miller Family Dental Care, "I'll be Gnome for Christmas," All Seasons General Contracting, $450

35. Indiana Behavior Analysis Academy, "You got a Friend in Me," Deweese Kids, $850

36. Tri-Central FCA, "Jim Butler Tree of Remembrance," Dennis Richardson, $400

37. Guardian Angel Hospice, "Love like Lanita," Dawn Miller, $350

38. Military Foundation, Inc., "God Bless the U.S.A.," Eric & Kristine Chapman, $900

39. Eye Physicians Inc., "Warm Winter Hugs & Coffee Mugs," Carla Carpenter, $700

40. Bee Kind Family, "White Christmas," Carol Wills, $300

41. Ortman Drilling, "Gnome for the Holidays," Robert Furnung, $700

42. Gorman & Bunch Orthodontics, "Wonka's Wonderland," Kokomo Pediatric Dentistry, $1,700

43. Lokol Supply, "Skating through the Holidays," Thomas Caine, $600

44. STAR Financial Bank, "STAR Light, STAR Bright," LouAnn & Virgil Gross, $800

45. Markland Mall, "Deck the Malls," Eric & Renee Summers, $3,000

46. Xfinity, "Bring on the Minions!" Brian & Annie Davis, $1,800

47. Huston Electric, "Rockin around the Groovy Tree," All American Auto Service, $700

48. Community First Bank, "Bo-ho-ho-ho! Merry Christmas," Riley Tomlison, $1,400

49. Indiana Heartland Federal CU, "Create in me a pure heart, Psalms 51:10," Indiana Heartland Federal CU, $2,600

50. Liberty Financial Group, "50 Years of Giving," Choo Choo McGoo's Restaurant, $2,200

51. Pack Rat Storage, "Let your light shine before others," Darrell Sears, $1,400

52. The Slabaugh Family, "Hats off to Christmas," Bethany Auth, $700

53. Creative Financial Centre, "The legend of the Christmas Cookie," American Legion Post 415 — Galveston, $500

54. The Bolinger Family, "Christmas Blessings," Eric & Kristine Chapman, $1,100

55. Shue Motocross School, "Racing around the Christmas Tree," M & A Miller Trucking, $700

56. Bona Vista Programs, "Welcome to Colts Country!" CRM Properties, $900

57. In Loving Memory of Gertrud Rice, "Oma's Front Porch," Andy Miller, $3,700

58. The Lawson Family, "Tropical Christmas," Eric & Kristine Chapman, $600

59. Howard County Republican Party, "Tree of Hope," Kelly & Casey Johnson, $1,700

60. The Kokomo Post, "Experience Kokomo," Larison Group, LLC, $2,500

61. BMO Harris Bank, "Boldly grow the Good," Shelley England, $400

62. 4C Health, "Wishing you 4Csons of Health," Tasha Beck, $400

63. Sun King Kokomo, "Down in Kokomo," Jason Phillabaum, $350

64. The Jackson Family, "Santa's Squad," Higher Ground Tree Service, $1,200

65. Snap-On, "Have a Snappy Christmas!" Martin Wrecker Service, $4,000

66. Republic Services, "Four Seasons," Brian Hall — Chuck Wagon Pizza, $2,800

67. First City Recovery Center, "Elf," Z-Tech, $1,000

68. Taylored PC's, "S'more Camping Christmas," American Legion Post 415 — Galveston, $4,500

69. UAW Local 1166, "Celebrating Christmas in Candy Land," Andy Miller, $3,000

James Bennett III can be reached at 765-454-8580 or james.bennett@kokomotribune.com.