Highland County winners of 37th annual Senior Citizens Art Show announced
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By
Jennifer Dovyak-Lewis-
The artwork of local seniors was recently showcased at the Area Agency on Aging District 7’s (AAA7) 37th Annual Senior Citizens Art Show and Essay/Poetry Contest that was held at the Esther Allen Greer Museum, located on the campus of the University of Rio Grande in Rio Grande, Ohio.
This year, a total of 135 art pieces were entered in the contest with 42 essays/poems. Special awards were presented: “Victor Potts Best of Show Award” in the Amateur Category went to Carl Murdock of Lawrence County for his photograph, “Amish Maiden;" “Victor Potts Best of Show Award” in the Professional Category went to Pat Thompson of Adams County for her pencil, “Clinton;" the “Mary Peck Friend of Animals Award” went to Elaine Morris of Highland County for her pastel, “Carefree;" People’s Choice Award went to Judith Clay of Lawrence County for her counted cross stitch, “Winter Sunrise;" Best Overall Essay went to Anita Gail Belville of Gallia County for “A Passionate Tragedy;" and Best Overall Poem went to David Brown of Gallia County for “The Night Before Christmas (Revised)”.
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Individuals age 55 or older were eligible to participate in the Art Show and Essay/Poetry Contest. Winners announced from Highland County included:
• Mary Peck “Friend of Animals” Award – “Carefree” by Elaine Morris.
• First place, Charcoal/Animals and Birds – “The Rooster” by Patricia Taylor.
• First place, Charcoal/Landscape – “The Little Red Barn” by Patricia Taylor.
• First place, Charcoal/Still Life – “Reading the Bible” by Patricia Taylor.
• First place, Mixed Media/Landscape – “Cathedral Rock” by Elaine Morris.
• First place, Mixed Media/Other – “If You’re Lost in Space” by Louise Calhoun.
• First place, Pastels/Animals and Birds – “Carefree” by Elaine Morris.
• Second place, Pastels/Animals and Birds – “Love Wins” by Mary Reed.
• First place, Pencil/Animals and Birds – “Silent Majesty” by Beverley Harden.
• First place, Pencil/Landscape – “Roan Mountain” by Elaine Morris.
• Third place, Photography/Landscape – “Nature’s Splendor” by Beverley Harden.
• First place, Three-Dimensional Wood Crafts – “Honey Tree” by Johnny Bowman.
• Second place, Three-Dimensional Wood Crafts – “White Tea” by Nancy Bowman.
• First place, Watercolor/Cartoons – “A Journey” by Mary Reed.
• First place, Watercolor/Portrait – “Youthful Bliss” by Beverley Harden.
• First place, Essay/Highland County – “The Kid in the Photograph from 1903” by Penn Fisher.
• First place, Poem/Highland County – “Friends by Chance” by Beverley Harden.
• Second place, Poem/Highland County – “Light Writing” by Penn Fisher.
• Third place, Poem/Highland County – “Marked by God” by Gretchen F. Huffman.
To learn more about next year’s Art Show, which is typically held in May/June of each year, please call 1-800-582-7277 or e-mail info@aaa7.org.
Your local Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. provides services on a non-discriminatory basis. These services are available to help older adults and those with disabilities live safely and independently in their own homes through services paid for by Medicare, Medicaid, other federal and state resources, as well as private pay. The AAA7’s Resource Center is also available to anyone in the community looking for information or assistance with long-term care options. Available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., the Resource Center is a valuable contact for learning more about options and what programs and services are available for assistance.
Those interested in learning more can call toll-free at 1-800-582-7277 (TTY: 711). Here, individuals can speak directly with a specially-trained Resource Specialist who will assist them with information surrounding the programs and services that are available to best serve their needs. The Agency also offers an in-home assessment at no cost for those who are interested in learning more. Information is also available on www.aaa7.org, or the Agency can be contacted through e-mail at info@aaa7.org. The Agency also has a Facebook page located at www.facebook.com/AreaAgencyOnAgingDistrict7.
This year, a total of 135 art pieces were entered in the contest with 42 essays/poems. Special awards were presented: “Victor Potts Best of Show Award” in the Amateur Category went to Carl Murdock of Lawrence County for his photograph, “Amish Maiden;" “Victor Potts Best of Show Award” in the Professional Category went to Pat Thompson of Adams County for her pencil, “Clinton;" the “Mary Peck Friend of Animals Award” went to Elaine Morris of Highland County for her pastel, “Carefree;" People’s Choice Award went to Judith Clay of Lawrence County for her counted cross stitch, “Winter Sunrise;" Best Overall Essay went to Anita Gail Belville of Gallia County for “A Passionate Tragedy;" and Best Overall Poem went to David Brown of Gallia County for “The Night Before Christmas (Revised)”.
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Individuals age 55 or older were eligible to participate in the Art Show and Essay/Poetry Contest. Winners announced from Highland County included:
• Mary Peck “Friend of Animals” Award – “Carefree” by Elaine Morris.
• First place, Charcoal/Animals and Birds – “The Rooster” by Patricia Taylor.
• First place, Charcoal/Landscape – “The Little Red Barn” by Patricia Taylor.
• First place, Charcoal/Still Life – “Reading the Bible” by Patricia Taylor.
• First place, Mixed Media/Landscape – “Cathedral Rock” by Elaine Morris.
• First place, Mixed Media/Other – “If You’re Lost in Space” by Louise Calhoun.
• First place, Pastels/Animals and Birds – “Carefree” by Elaine Morris.
• Second place, Pastels/Animals and Birds – “Love Wins” by Mary Reed.
• First place, Pencil/Animals and Birds – “Silent Majesty” by Beverley Harden.
• First place, Pencil/Landscape – “Roan Mountain” by Elaine Morris.
• Third place, Photography/Landscape – “Nature’s Splendor” by Beverley Harden.
• First place, Three-Dimensional Wood Crafts – “Honey Tree” by Johnny Bowman.
• Second place, Three-Dimensional Wood Crafts – “White Tea” by Nancy Bowman.
• First place, Watercolor/Cartoons – “A Journey” by Mary Reed.
• First place, Watercolor/Portrait – “Youthful Bliss” by Beverley Harden.
• First place, Essay/Highland County – “The Kid in the Photograph from 1903” by Penn Fisher.
• First place, Poem/Highland County – “Friends by Chance” by Beverley Harden.
• Second place, Poem/Highland County – “Light Writing” by Penn Fisher.
• Third place, Poem/Highland County – “Marked by God” by Gretchen F. Huffman.
To learn more about next year’s Art Show, which is typically held in May/June of each year, please call 1-800-582-7277 or e-mail info@aaa7.org.
Your local Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. provides services on a non-discriminatory basis. These services are available to help older adults and those with disabilities live safely and independently in their own homes through services paid for by Medicare, Medicaid, other federal and state resources, as well as private pay. The AAA7’s Resource Center is also available to anyone in the community looking for information or assistance with long-term care options. Available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., the Resource Center is a valuable contact for learning more about options and what programs and services are available for assistance.
Those interested in learning more can call toll-free at 1-800-582-7277 (TTY: 711). Here, individuals can speak directly with a specially-trained Resource Specialist who will assist them with information surrounding the programs and services that are available to best serve their needs. The Agency also offers an in-home assessment at no cost for those who are interested in learning more. Information is also available on www.aaa7.org, or the Agency can be contacted through e-mail at info@aaa7.org. The Agency also has a Facebook page located at www.facebook.com/AreaAgencyOnAgingDistrict7.