Clark County HCE Holds Event at Loyal City Hall

Thursday, July 29th, 2021 -- 12:00 PM

Clark County HCE hosted an event on July 15th at the Loyal City Hall.

Matt and Maria Bendixen gave an informative presentation about their experiences working with farmers in a Zimbabwe village in Africa, during their Outreach trip there in October of 2019.

During their stay, they provided education to the farmers to help them improve their nutrition practices in caring for their cattle and modernize their business practices.

During their stay, Matt and Maria were better able to understand the culture and traditions of the people who attended their sessions on a daily basis, often walking miles to participate.

Matt and Maria were impressed with the warmth and gratitude of the Zimbabwe people and the hospitality which was shown to them. They presented colorful slides and videos of their stay and of the people who attended their sessions.

They also shared crafts which were made by those in the area. One of the highlights of the trip was being able to see Victoria Falls, one of the Wonders of the World. HCE members also displayed their Cultural Art Entries that evening.

There were 26 items entered; 12 are eligible to go to the State Conference in Stevens Point in September. Judges were Donna Odeen and Julie Poehnelt.

The entries which are eligible to go the State Conference are:

-Fish Pillow by Mary Nauertz;

-Clay Fairy Girl by Debbie Gries;

-Iris Folding Cards by Joanne Trunkel;

-Felt Mitten Ornaments by Mary Nauertz;

-Fabric Basket by Joanne Trunkel;

-Silky Purse by Lois Becker;

-Lap Quilt by Deb Ortner;

-Quilt (machine quilted) by Debbie Gries;

-Quilt (hand-quilted) by Deb Ortner;

-Afghan by Deb Ortner;

-Table Runner by Deb Ortner;

-And Tote “Fabric” by Mary Nauertz.

Donna Koski, Scholarship Chairperson, announced the winners of the four $500.00 Scholarships which are awarded annually by HCE to students pursuing higher education. The winners are Hannah Elmer, Emily Goodbrand, Kaylee Learman, and Alycia Zickert. Congratulations and good luck in your future endeavors.

The night concluded with a social time and snacks.

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