Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio artist and authors once again proved flexed their creative talents in this year's northwest district of LeadingAge of Ohio art and writing show.

Thirteen Bluffton elders entered a total of 18 works in the show. Seven of those works were awarded first place in their category. Here are Bluffton entries:

3-D
“My Red Christmas Wreath, Pat Althaus, second place

Fine Art 1
“Look for the sign,” Min Lindsey, honorable mention
“Seasons,” Gloria Bucher

Fine Art 2
“Fanciful feather,” Annie Balmer, second place
“Color in the Water,” Pat Althaus, third place

Jewelry
“Pearl Shag Carpet,” Nancy Williamson, first place

Large Quilted Works
“Snake River by Judy Martin, Ella Bazzy, first place
“Toes in the Sand,” Nancy Williamson, second place

Photography
“Hindu Temple,” Larry Burkhalter, first place
“Morning’s Surprise – Hoarfrost,” Della Salter, second place

Small Quilted Works
“Arch Echo, Nancy Williamson, first place
“Castles in Spain, Pat Althaus, honorable mention

Needle Arts
“A Sprig of Color,” Gladys Simmons, first place

Woven Arts
“Crocheted Pink Baby Afghan, Helen Driver, first place
“Prayer Shawl,” Melvin Lewis, third place

Prose – Non-Fiction
“A Pocketed Memory,” Ruth Naylor, first place
“The Remember-er,” Joanne Niswander, second place

Poetry
“Driving Home in the Dark,” Ruth Naylor, second place

The chipmunk drawing was the booklet cover of this year's show. It is in memory of Jane Hoffman, former Maple Crest elder, who died on May 27 and who would have entered several works in this year's show.

Judges:
Lauren Canaday - writing
Tanya Augsburger - writing
Vickie Garmon - art
Gregg Luginbuhl - art
Janette Reineke - art
Lois Wetherill - art