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Main Street Of Hardy To Restructure
March 5th, 2010
Good news for our areas local Main Street Program which is part of the Historic Arkansas Preservation program. The local Main Street Hardy organization will be restructuring their board to better meet the needs of residents and to further improve upon the city of Hardy’s historic district. (Note: Main Street Hardy Online is not affiliated with this organization).
Main Street Hardy President Donna Cruse said in their Jan. 27 letter to the Hardy City Council, the organization communicated their intent to begin working on a adding new board members by March 1. Due to the large amount of inclement weather and illness, Cruse said the goal was not reached.
The Main Street Hardy Board met Feb. 11 and addressed the situation. They are currently providing resume forms for board members. The board plans to have resume forms available at Hardy City Hall. Cruse said those interested in serving on the board should be committed to attend all meetings, to volunteer their time during events and fundraisers.
She said anyone interested should mail their completed resum
e to Main Street Hardy, P.O. Box 668, Hardy, AR 72542. She said the resumes will be evaluated both by the current board and the board at Little Rock will also review the applications. Download Application Form HERE
Cruse said, “To ensure a successful transition of the addition of new board members and the continued success of the program, the current board will continue to serve until five new members are added. At that time, Rhonda Messer and myself will remain on the board.”
Current members include, Kim Wilson, Executive director, Donna Cruse, president, Joyce Ramsdale, Joella Vanhouten, Dale Maddox, Suzanne Frye and Rhonda Messer.
Resumes should be submitted by March 31 for consideration for a place on the Main Street Hardy Board. It is important to get qualifed and motivated individuals in as board members in order for the organiation to get back on track and moving forward.
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Got Gas? Natural Gas That Is !
February 15th, 2010
HARDY — Sharp County residents may decide if a proposed $30 million project to run natural gas lines throughout the county will be built.
Home and business owners are being asked for a $100 deposit to give officials with the U.S. Department of Agriculture an idea of how widely natural gas is wanted in the county, County Judge Larry Brown said. 
“I hope we get a big response,” Brown said. “It could help spur economic growth down the road.”
The deposits are refundable if the lines are not built, officials said. Water companies in Hardy, Highland, Ash Flat, Cherokee Village, Evening Shade, Sidney, Strawberry and other towns are sending customers information about how to sign up for natural gas service. Read the rest of this entry »
Support the Twin Rivers School District
February 13th, 2010
Please attend the Open Public Informational Meeting Monday, February . Dr. Tom Kimbrell 15, 2010 at 6pm at the Williford Campus Cafeteria and senior staff from the Arkansas Department of Education will meet with Twin
River School District Patrons at 6pm Monday Feb 15 in the Williford campus Cafeteria. We would like everyone to attend and express their concern for the outcome of our school’s current situation
Spread the word, United we Stand, Panther Proud!
Charles Hall Dies of Natural Cause
February 5th, 2010
Hardy Police Chief Ernie Rose announced that no foul play was expected in the Feb. 2 death of Hardy resident Charles Hall.
The incident report obtained from the Hardy Police Department, officers were dispatched to a residence in Hardy by the victim’s brother regarding him being passed out over a steering wheel. When Rose arrived he noticed a vehicle sitting in the driveway, running, with the brake lights and heater on. He said the victim was slumped over and leaning to the right. After he discovered there was no pulse, Rose called the ambulance and coroner to the scene. Read the rest of this entry »
Historic Commission Approved by City Council
February 3rd, 2010
The City Council met on Feb. 2, 2010 for it’s regular by monthly meeting. First, a time for discussion of the liquor issue was on the agenda, as it will be every month until the election. This time is set aside at each meeting to allow both the public and council to offer considerations on ways to address the issue if it were to pass, making Sharp County a wet county in November. Mayor Thornton said one of the suggestions could be to add a supplemental tax on alcoholic beverages sold within the city limits of Hardy. She said this tax would also help generate revenue for the city and could be used in the event another police officer might be required.
Alderman Bob Gilliland suggested looking up old ordinances that might have been in effect from when the city used to be wet and repealing them and creating a new ordinance. Other options the city has discussed in the past include making the city of Hardy dry and creating laws banning alcohol in parks and public areas in the city. Gilliland said the city might consider creating ordinances governing the types of businesses allowed within the city limits. All these are just considerations and no items have been voted on. Thornton leaves this time slot in each meeting open for discussion and considerations. Read the rest of this entry »
Area and World News Here
January 13th, 2010
Being a small town local news can sometimes be a little slow, not that we mind this. It’s why we all love our small town in the first place. In an effort to continue to provide a better website experience, we are excited to now offer live video clips of Arkansas area news and National news right here on our website.
Now you can visit our site to check out news clips that are constantly being updated in real time. This is just another addition to our site in our effort to continue to bring to the Hardy Arkansas area a way to come together through information and technology.
Additionally, we offer forums on our site to interact with questions and answers. Stories on our site has a comment section were you can leave your own opionion plus we even offer a classifieds ad section for the area too.
If you want to know whats happening in our area all you need to do is visit us anytime.
Click HERE to see Arkansas video news now!
Click HERE to see World video news now!
First Snow Fall 2010
January 3rd, 2010
It was such a nice surpirse to awake on such a lovely Sunday morning to the sight of our first snow fall of the New Year ! 
For once it wasn’t ice mixed or to much at one time, but just the right amount to make you stop and look at the beauty that Mother Nature offers to us from time to time.
Here is a poem by Annette Bromley
(WALKING ON A WINTER MORN)
I love walking on a snowy winter morning, early, as the dawn breaks forth its light, dazzling the earth with all its splendor as it glows above the earth all snowy white, shimmering and sparkling around me as I walk, awed by the beauty of a world that’s crystal bright. There’s a fresh crispness in the air, a peaceful silence all around in the early hours of morning with soft snowflakes drifting down as I leave the first footprints on the snowy path I trod and enjoy the awesome wonder in my morning walk with God, spellbound by His creation and the winter season’s splendor etching my mind with images I always will remember. I love walking in the winter where on the boughs of trees frozen raindrops tinkle like bells on the morning breeze, where it seems ten trillion diamonds have replaced the autumn leaves, the carnelian, ruby and the gold that in autumn crowned the trees. Walking on a winter morn as dawn breaks forth its light fills the soul with wonder and the heart with delight. Oh how I love a winter walk when there’s only whispered sound, where the earth seems pure and fresh and clean with snowflakes dancing down. I love walking on a winter morn, early, as the dawn breaks forth its light, shimmering and sparkling on a world all crystal bright. It fills my soul with wonder and my heart with delight.
Third Friday In Hardy
December 14th, 2009
Just a friendly reminder that this Friday Dec. 18th is THIRD FRIDAY in Hardy. This is when many of the local shops will remain open until 8:00pm for those interested in shopping and supporting your local economy. It’s getting close to Christmas so now is the time to get out and find that special gift item. Hope to see ya’ll on Main Street.
Hardy’s 25th Annual Christmas Parade
December 12th, 2009
It was a beautiful day in Hardy along Main Street. Mother Nature decided not to rain on this parade to everyone’s delight including Santa and all his helpers. There was plenty to see and lots of candy for all the good little girls and boys. Antique automobiles, animals, bands and decorated floats were some of the highlights of this years parade.
The parade started at City Hall and ended at the far end of town. It lasted well over an hour and Main Street was packed with onlookers and everyone had a delightful time.
SRACC Nov. 17th Meeting Follow Up
November 30th, 2009
Jack Haskins, Sharp County Ranger for the Arkansas Forestry Commission was the guest speaker for the Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly meeting at Fredrick’s restaurant in Highland Nov. 17.
After being introduced by Chamber President Charlotte Goodwin, Haskins addressed the audience about tree damage that resulted from the recent ice storm, as well as tornados, straight line winds and extremely wet weather experienced by the county over the last year.
Haskins told the audience if a tree has only a quarter of the limbs damaged, the chance for survival is very good. He used the numerical analysis to go on to say if half of the tree was damaged, it may or may not survive, but only trees with over three quarters of their branches damaged have the least chance of survival.
He also told of the dangers of walking in the woods after Mother Nature’s fury. Haskins, said many trees have what he called “widow makers” in them and this means just what it sounds like; large limbs that are hanging in the trees that could fall at any time and those in the woods or even in yards should exercise extreme caution when walking near or under such trees.
Several audience members also questioned Haskins about damages and if trees might survive. Another question was about trees falling due to saturated ground conditions. He said this isn’t likely because trees have a huge root base, although they may lean, he said falling is not something that he has seen a lot of in the county. Haskins referred others to the county’s Extension service for questions about clipping and pruning.
Beth McIntire-Bess, vice-president also addressed the crowd regarding surveys that area businesses will soon be receiving regarding the upcoming Connect Arkansas broadband access possibility. Bess encouraged members to take time to fill out the surveys and told them that this type of Internet connectivity could be very beneficial to the area in respect to attracting new business for economic development.
The Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce meets monthly at Dutch treat luncheon at a various restaurants in the area on the third Tuesday of each month at noon. The next regular meeting will be Dec. 15. The location of the meeting will be announced at a later date.
