Lake Forest Garden Club sponsored the Holiday Decorating contest for Lake Forest December 15 and 16, 2003.  We had such a wonderful time over the two days looking at the festive lights and holiday delights that the people of Lake Forest share with each other and the community.  Although we could only have a few winners, we are listing some of the homes considered in the judging, hoping you might find time to drive through the area this Holiday Season and enjoy the lights and decorations too.  The winners and honorable mentions are as follows:

House Decorations:    

                 Winner: Kevin & Jamie Walls
                               201 Kentwood
Honorable Mention: Brian Erny
                               159 Kingswood
Honorable Mention: Larry Bass
                               101 Chatwood  

Lawn Decorations:    
 

                 Winner: James & Judi Gulledge
                               102 Sintabouge
Honorable Mention: James & Jeanette Ard
                               11 Woodside

Door Decorations:   
 

                 Winner: Mrs. Gay Funk
                               113 Ferncliff
Honorable Mention: David & Mary Ellen Leffard
                               108 Dejuzan

Religious Decorations:  

                 Winner: Mike & Annette Brumfield
                               100 Jean Circle           
Honorable Mention: Larry & Beverly Fox
                               112 Winwood

Most Creative Decoration:  
 

                Winner:  James Cummings
                               123 Windsor Drive
Honorable Mention: Larry Moorer
                               656 Ridgewood

The following addresses were considered in the judging, and are worth the time spent visiting them and enjoying the efforts of our neighbors:

146 Dunbar Loop
106 Meadow wood Loop
102 Marikesh
107 Penny Lane
103 S. Windgate
109 Bucu
106 Lancaster
513 Lakeshore Dr
147 Greenbay
104 Jason Cir.
101 DeWayne Cir.
515 Lakeshore Dr.
136 Buena Vista
106 Greenwood

553 Ridgewood
109 Wildoak
631 Ridgewood
108 Lakeview Loop
106 Pineview
105 Broadmore
132 Hope Circle
205 Rolling Hill
103 Hillcrest
105 Virginia Circle
115 Fairway Dr.
106 Sandlewood Cr
192 Buena Vista

and to all those who put a light in their window, or a wreath on the door, or a string of lights to guide the way, we thank you for celebrating this Holiday Season with all your neighbors.  It was wonderful to ride through the streets enjoying each and every effort made.  The Lake Forest Garden Club thanks you all and encourages you all to keep it up and look toward next years' contest.