Fast, Niswander, Bassett winners in art-writing competition
Three residents of Mennonite Home Communitites of Ohio were winners in the Leading Age Art and Writing Competition (West Region), announced recently.
Winners include:
First place - Genevieve Fast (Maple Crest), fine art titled "Serenity."
First place - Joanne Niswander (Maple Crest), needlework titled "Tulip."
Second place - Iida Bassett (Mennonite Home), woven art - preemie hat and blanket.
These three advance to the state competition held Sept. 8-9 in Columbus.
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