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City Hall, Please Give Us Our Historic Gym Back!
The Old Historic Hardy Gym ain’t what it should be, at the moment. Why, because currently it is being used as the temporary home of CITY HALL. Why is this you ask, we also would like to know, especially since City Hall did NOT have any water damage from the April 25, 2011 floods that caused them to evacuate it. You would think that after the waters receded they would have happily moved back into the building.
Sheriff Particpates In Youth Reading Program
Sharp County Sheriff Mark Counts reads to youth at Words and Afterwords in Hardy on June 22, as part of the "Got Caught Reading" program, designed to familiarize youth with local civic and business leaders. Other speakers are also scheduledfor this program.
(Area Wide Media 7-6-11) As everyone knows, reading is an integral part of a child’s life and, through reading, the basis for all other educational skills. Words and Afterwords in Hardy has implemented a weekly reading program for youngsters using local law enforcement and civic leaders.
Hardy Library Project On Track
We are pleased to report that the Hardy library project is on track and all requirements to date have been met by the city of Hardy. The scope of work consists of construction of a 1,200 square foot addition to the existing building, housing the children’s library & computer center. The addition will be a wood framed structure with an elevated concrete slab and interior partitions of wood stud framing. The project will be constructed at #120 Church Street in Hardy, Arkansas. Bids for the Public Library construction job were open to the public. The contract has been awarded to contractor Precision Plus Construction from Horseshoe Bend. They were issued a Notice to Proceed with construction.
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.
Justice Being Served On Firebomb Suspects
Two Arkansas men pleaded guilty on March 12th. in U.S. District Court in Little Rock, Ark., to charges related to their involvement in the firebombing of the house of an interracial couple , the Justice Department announced.
During the hearing, Dustin Hammond and Jake Murphy admitted they were partying in Evening Shade on January 14, 2011, and devised a plan with two other men to firebomb an interracial couple’s home. The four men then drove from Evening Shade to the victims’ house in Hardy, Ark.
Arkansas Celebrates It’s Septaquintaquinquecentennial
Okay for some that last word may be somewhat of a tongue twister..so instead we can just say it is Arkansas’s 175th Birthday! What is also exciting is that the State Tourism Director has announced a List of the Top 175 Places to Visit in Arkansas in Honor of State’s 175th Birthday.
This list was determined by activity and searches on Arkansas.com, and we encourage our website visitors to click and go to www.arkansas.com/175 and vote for their favorite destinations in the state. You get to vote for the ones you like and help the State determine the “best of Arkansas.” You will find our city listed under the HISTORIC SITES drop down tab.
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
First Flood Of 2011
Hardy experienced its first flood for the 2011 year. As much as everyone hoped that would not be a headline story, the recent heavy rains have caused the Spring River to once again flood its banks. The rivers normal depth is usually around the 4ft range. Flood stage is considered when the river reaches 10ft. At the time of this story being published the Spring river was at 13.5ft and projected to crest at around 15.3 ft.
UPDATE: Crest now projected at 21Ft+ Tuesday Morning
To view the most current river level visit this link HERE
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