Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: SUNDAY, June 4, 1995                   TAG: 9506050060
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: B-3   EDITION: METRO 
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PA. ARTIST WINS FESTIVAL'S TOP PRIZE

Greg Joliat, Cresco, Penn., took home $1,500 for best in show. His acrylic and pastel painting on paper titled ``On the Edge'' earned the top prize. The award is sponsored by The Cartledge Foundation.

Second prize went to Sallie Rabe, Lynchburg, for ``Noon,'' an oil on canvas. Rabe won $1,000, which was sponsored by Carilion Health Systems.

Ned P. Johnson of Marion took third prize, $550 sponsored by Appalachian Power Company, for ``P 40,'' a woodburning and paint on wood.

Fourth prize was awarded to Susan Bidwell of Huddleston for her photography booth.

Other award winners and award sponsors were: Mei Shu, Radford, John Will Creasy Memorial Award for best watercolor; Mark R. Woodie, Troutville, Phillip Heiner Memorial Award; Ed Bordett, Roanoke, Blair Wiley Fishwick Memorial Award and Southern Photo Print of Virginia Inc. award; James Underwood, Roanoke, Paul Ostaseski Memorial Award; Z.L. Feng, Radford, McMann-McDade Fine Arts and Mill Mountain Cofee & Tea; Marcia McDade, Roanoke, Mr. and Mrs. E. Cabell Brand; Eric Fitzpatrick, Roanoke, Roanoke Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic Inc.; Peggy Brandt, Roanoke, Walters Printing and Manufacturing Company Inc. and White House Galleries; Yumiko Ichikawa, Radford, Advance Auto Parts and W. Chan Bolling; Antoinette Hale, Roanoke, Davidson's and Fast Service Laundry & Cleaning; Aileen Fletcher, Christiansburg, Ewald-Clark Inc.; Peter Wreden, Roanoke, Fink's Jewelers Inc.; Lyndall Mason, Radford, Frames 'N Things & The Gallery and Lawrences Transportation Systems Inc.; Pat Lawson, Roanoke, Roanoke Moulding Design; and Don Meador, Salem, Alexander's and Thomas Rutherfoord Inc.