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Gerst wins Best of Show at Saxonburg arts festival

SAXONBURG — The Saxonburg Festival of the Arts that took place Saturday and Sunday included a fine arts show.

Barry Gerst won Best of Show, and Lauren Baum garnered an honorable mention.

The theme for the contest was “orange,” and Rosemary Hogan won the award for the best themed work of art.

Other awards included:

WatercolorThomas Sheehan, first; Kathryn Strutz, second; and Sylvia Neubert, third

Oil and AcrylicDonald Wonderling, first; Beverly Russick, second; and Patricia Mae Young, thirdOther MediaWilliam Perry, first; Shari Finney, second; and Marian Sallade, thirdNonProFESSIONAL watercolorPatricia Sebes, first; Irene Ackerman, second; and Cynthia Gilberti, thirdNonProFESSIONAL Oil AND AcrylicNorma Nieto, first; Carol Stark Livengood, second; and Joy Bradley, thirdNonProFESSIONAL other MediaMary Huffman, first; Brooke Balliet, second; and Erin Hajec, thirdStudentsJessica Farra, first; Seth Relihan, second; and Abby McCormick, thirdOTHER AWARDSLori Williamson, Miller Phillips InsuranceSandra Zulawinski, Erich Gumto GreenhousesMichael Bestwick, Nextier BankPaul Means, Walchesky StudioHelen Todd, Hotel SaxonburgDale Harris, The Joy AwardMark Anderson, Geraldine Freehling MemorialSamantha Shakely, Northwest Savings BankKaren Ferrick, Drs. Ralph Kuhn, John Beall and Philip MasonVicki Schilling, Concordia Lutheran MinistriesGail Beem, Hannahstown Mutual InsuranceElizabeth Korczynski, Altmeyer’s Western WearPatricia Mae Young, Freehling LumberSandra Topolski Watt, Saxon Golf CourseMary Simmons, Randita’s GrillLisa Sten, Nancy Zacherl AgencyJules Hilliard, Citizens Bank.

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