Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Hartley woman's art earns accolades at Clay County Fair
LaVonne Hansen shows off some of her award-winning art at her home last Friday. The Hartley woman took home six ribbons – three purples and three blues – at this year's Clay County Fair.
A passion for art has led to a lifetime of rewards for Hartley's LaVonne Hansen.
Well known locally for her "Chalk Talks," Hansen has been honing her skills across an array of art media for decades. Recently, her hard work landed her three purple ribbons and three blues at the Clay County Fair.
2022 marked the 25th year Hansen submitted pieces of her work at the fair, making this year's haul extra special.
"There's very seldom a day that I don't do something, whether it's drawing or something else," she said. "Through the years, it's gotten really involved. It's something that I get a kick out...
