Design contestants compete for top award

The fifth annual Nest Fest was held June 21 at the Bossier Civic Center, which included a design competition this year with seven contestants. The event raises funds and awareness for the Renesting Project in memory of Lauren Leigh Colvin. Renesting provides furniture and household goods for those served by such agencies as Providence House, the Fuller Center and Volunteers of America. Nearly 900 individuals have been served. The evening included a silent auction, music by Johnny Earthquake and the Moondogs and tasty cuisine. Silent auction items were divided into art, collectibles, dining, jewelry, ladies boutique, sports, autographs, travel and Vera Bradley. Underwriters included Access Midstream, Anita Mary Tipping Steinau Foundation, Twisted Root Burger and Willis-Knighton Health Systems. Myron Griffing, owner of SPACE: interiors, was awarded first place for best vignette.

[ SCENE STEALERS ]
1. Sal and Felicia Salgado
2. Michelle and Phillip Thompson
3. The Rev. Ken Norton, Marilyn Rech
4. Yolanda Cole, Tracy McNemar
5. Seated – Judy Wright, Cindy Carson, Erin Carson
Standing – Ricky Wright, Rick Carson, Lacy Jorden
6. Karura Rainey, Emma Matthews

7. Chloe Levins, Kelly Luinstra, Marcy Luinstra, Kelsey Trimble
8. Alyssa Gantt and Michelle Booth
9. Seated – Taft, Angela and T.J. Lang
Standing – Gerald Lang, Robert Haacker
10. Claudine Bond, Kathy Plante, Frances Barefield, Coleen Wood