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Food Safety Inspections – Protecting You!
We would like to think that when we purchase food at events that we can be assured that it has been prepared and properly handled in order for it to be safe for us as consumers. So, how do you know when you attend public open events that the food being served is safe. That is the job of the local Health Department in your area.
The law requires that at the very least certain minimum standards of safety must be met. Even if the vendor is giving away food because the law states (regardless of charge). The Health Department has rules and regulations including inspections to ensure your safety are in place and are required to be followed. Even for Non-Profit groups, an inspection is allowed even if a permit may not be required.
Hardy Homesteaders Day- Sat. June 11th
Come Pause In Hardy, Ar and re-live the experiences of those rugged pioneers who settled the Arkansas Ozarks as The Hardy Homesteaders celebrate their 19th annual Homesteaders Day. Music, rides, and a dress contest, will entertain visitors. Don’t forget to bring your favorite box turtle for the exciting Terrapin Races. The event will be held the 2nd Saturday in June, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. in Loberg Park, just off Main Street.
Spring River Farmers Market Opens July 9th
We are excited to announce that the new Spring River Farmers market which is a collaborative project involving Hardy, Ash Flat, Highland, Cherokee Village, and Highland School officially opens July 9th, 2011.
The area school received a grant to build a green house and gardens; they also have a master gardener as an instructor. The results should be delicious. The market opens on Saturday, July 9 and will remain open as long as vendors continue to set up; hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It will be held in Cherokee Village at #2 Tekakwitha Drive, located between St. Michael’s Church and Pioneer Drive. Organizers promise fresh local vegetables and fruit, honey, homemade jams, and baked goods. For information call the Cherokee Village City Hall at 870-257-5522.
The Magic Of Hardy Comes To Memphis
Personalized Wands
How do you create a buzz for Hardy, Ar in areas like Memphis? What can you do to get Memphians excited and talking about driving to Hardy, AR for the day or weekend? Well one way is to bring Hardy’s well-known hospitality and even a little bit of its magic straight to the folks from other communities such as Memphis, TN.
Khatru Will Be Missed
It is with great sorrow that we must report to all our friends that on Monday May 20th due to an unfortunate accident the well-known KHATRU a Siberian Husky of the Ozark Classic Crafts Mall store passed away.
Anyone who has visited the Ozark Classic Crafts Mall store surely would have been intrigued by this gentle dog who had become not only the store mascot but a true Hardy icon too. If you were a regular visitor to the store you knew you might just hold on to your ice cream cone long enough to let Khatru get the last bite. Our maybe you were bringing him another bandana for him to wear. He had well over 30+ in his collection thanks to visitors like yourself.
History Of Mother’s Day
First, let’s say..HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY to all the MOM’s. Second, since we have been celebrating this holiday for so long, sometimes we forget its history. So, let’s review…In celebrating Mother’s Day, The majority of countries that celebrate Mother’s Day do so on the second Sunday of May. On this day, it is common for Mothers to be lavished with presents and special attention from their families, friends and loved ones. But it wasn’t always this way…
Spiritual Origin of Mothers Day
A & P Commission Procedures Unclear
We are blessed that our city has a special commission specifically for the Advertisement and Promotions of our City! This is called the Advertisement and Promotions Commission. This is based on a special tax sometimes called a “hamburger tax”. We had requested information from City Hall in regards to theA&P By-Laws and any purchasing and bidding procedures in order to make our readers aware of any special procedures.
Unfortunately, our response from City Hall was not very clear. What we received was a simple three sentence response on non-letterhead paper that read:
The A&P Commission is not ruled by “by laws”.
Mammoth Spring Fish Hatchery Going GREEN !
Mammoth Spring National Fish Hatchery, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, will soon be home to one of the most energy efficient buildings ever built by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
A ground-breaking ceremony will take place at the future site of the Aquatic Conservation and Education Center on March 23, 2011. The event begins at 10:00 a.m. at the hatchery, located at 302 Fish Hatchery Lane. The public is invited to attend.
The center will feature energy-efficient mechanical and electrical systems, recycled and locally available building materials, educational exhibits and meeting space, storm water capture and re-use, and native plantings. It is expected to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification.
Civil Rights Complaint Filed on Two Men
LITTLE ROCK—Christopher R. Thyer, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced that Jason Walter Barnwell, age 37, of Evening Shade, Arkansas, and Gary Don Dodson, age 32, of Waldron, Arkansas, appeared today before United States Magistrate Judge Beth Deere for an initial appearance on federal civil rights charges.
Barnwell and Dodson were arrested yesterday on a federal complaint charging them with use of a destructive incendiary device in the course of a conspiracy to deprive a Hardy, Arkansas couple of their civil rights. In addition, each defendant was charged with interfering with the housing rights of the couple; with using fire in the commission of a felony; and with being a felon in possession of an unregistered destructive device. If convicted, the two face a minimum sentence of 10 years and a maximum of 40 years’ imprisonment and/or up to a $750,000 fine.
Free WiFi On Main Street Hardy – Anyone?
(Originally Published Jun 16, 2010) With the talk from City Hall about bringing WiFi to Dr. Thompson Park we thought we would repost our original story about Free Wifi.
Why even offer Free WiFi (muniwireless) along Main Street in Hardy Arkansas? The only 
thing that retains value is what the local community is willing to invest in terms of their interest and content. If local businesses, organizations, civic groups and schools in the local community, in short, are willing to create local content for the local network, post local ads, if they see the service as part of the fabric of the community. That is part of the idea of Free muniwirelessWiFi, because our idea – would first point all users to the Main Street Hardy Online Resource website. This then helps promote not only the town but the local merchants and community as well. Is this self serving? Not really, its self promoting of our town ! Besides, if we don’t do it, no one else will.
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