PIKE COUNTY, Mo. — It isn’t heaven, but it must be pretty close.

A woman who has been making fudge for military personnel around the world for decades will be one of the speakers at the Tri-State Housing Summit.

The event takes place from 9 a.m. to noon June 10 at the Y Men’s Pavilion in downtown Hannibal.

Vickie Hansen was part of the weatherization program administered in 12 Missouri counties by NECAC. She’ll share her experiences with the program and her efforts to make the day brighter for service people.

Hansen’s tiny kitchen is filled with delectable scents 10 hours a day, seven days a week from October to July. All told, she produces about 42,000 pounds each year. That’s right, 21 tons — as much as a fleet of Chevrolet Chevettes, two dozen polar bears or 231 pickup truck beds full of sand.

The 71-year-old dynamo claims she’s “nothing special,” but everyone from privates to generals would disagree.

There is no admission charge to attend the summit, but seating is limited and reservations are requested. You can call NECAC at 573-324-6622 for information.