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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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City Council Approves Main Street Funding
February 17th, 2010
The Feb. 16, 2010 meeting was almost the final stand for Main Street Of Hardy, Inc. (Main Street). In a last ditch effort it appears that the official Main Street Organization will not desolve as had been discussed in prior City Council meetings, but instead will work on restructuring itself and getting a new focus on its objectives plus strive for new supporters to continues its purpose.
The city council approved its $6,000 payment to the Main Street Of Hardy, Inc. for the 2010 fiscal year. This funding which is a reduction from prior years due to budget restraints. This had also been a major part of the concerns that Main Street had in being able to continue its operation.
Everyone agrees that Hardy’s Main Street area needs the representation and support that the Main Street Of Hardy, Inc. offers to the historic area and the community of Hardy!
City council spoke up in favor of Main Street and agreed that they needed to bring to the next meeting a signed contract to enter into a agreement with the City as required by law.
Note: The Hardy Advertising and Promotions committee meets monthly at 5:35 p.m. , normally at Hardy City Hall break room, unless prior arrangements are announced for an alternate meeting location.
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!
New Weather Station in Hardy
February 7th, 2010
Hardy finally receives a long talked about weather station and camera for our area.
In the past the closest weather observations were from Mountain Home. This new weather station will provide the residents in hardy with current temperature, wind speed and direction, how much rain has fallen. A&P is the first organization to sponsor a SkyCAM and are very proud of their new camera; it joins Arkansas Methodist Center in Paragould and ASU’s stadium cam.
Mayor Nina Thornton hopes that this new weather station will bring more people to their town. “It has so many great benefits for the community,” Thornton said.
Thornton said, “I think that this will bring tourism, more tourists people to come to our city. I think that people don’t really know exactly what we have to offer and they’re going to be able to see it live 24/7 now.
The weather station is sponsored by the Advertising and Promotions Committee of Hardy which sponsrs many exciting events and promotions for our area. The new weather station will allow the Region 8 StormTEAM to see what’s happening across the area and keep the area residents better informed.
Skycam purchased by the Hardy Advertising and Promotions Commission. Cutting the ribbon is Hardy Mayor Nina Thornton. From left are KAIT?account executive Howell Westbrook, March Herring, Margaret Harness, Sunni Cooper, Sherri Groves, meteorologists Justin Logan, Ryan Vaughn, Sarah Tipton and KAIT?Vice President and General Manager Tim Ingram.
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!
Disc Golf course at Loberg Park
January 10th, 2010
Being a recovering frisbee addict, I’d love to be able to indulge my passion once again. I have been pondering the idea of a sanctioned disc golf course in Loberg Park. There is a group that is focused on the promotion and creation of disc golf courses in the US and around the globe. With over 2700 sanctioned disc golf courses around the globe, this is no fad and could provide opportunities of increased family values and interaction and community growth through fun filled recreation, as well as visitor recreation while vacationing and visiting Hardy and our area.
Here is the website for the disc golf group www.pdga.com. I’d be interested to hear from anyone who might like to help manifest this vision into reality.
Please feel free to contact me directly at my store.
Marc Herring
Ozark Classic Crafts Mall
870-856-2892
Dining Out in Hardy
January 9th, 2010
There are so many wonderful eateries in the Spring River area. Here is my list of Hardy resturants… and please remember, that the sequence is strickly by location and not ranked as best or least favorite…I don’t want anyone to feel that I’m playing favorites…and I’m not getting paid for this…the owners of these resturants are my friends and I’m proud that we have so many fine places to eat.
The Garlic Rose-Main St Hardy…awsome northern Italian food. Great atmosphere and great service. This is our one and only taste of Italy in our area.
Afterwords Cafe-Spring St Hardy…Cool and eclectic. AC makes some of the best coffe around. Great sandwiches, pastas fine dinners and cool beverages (hot and cold). Music, music music…There is ALWAYS something going on at Afterwords Cafe www.wordsafterwords.com
Corner Booth-Main St Hardy…A legendary place for Breakfast and Lunch…closes at 2pm. It’s the former Greyhound terminal and is now a magical look at the past through the wonderful collection of memorabilia and keepsakes. The Belgian Waffles are TO DIE FOR!!!
Creekside Loft-Main St Hardy (across from City Hall)…Debbie and Mike Gray have created an outstanding dinner and music experience that is held on each Third Friday of the month. Come eat and jam to some of the best blues you’ve ever heard…anywhere!
Main St Pizza-Main St Hardy…Great hand made pizza that is made in a REAL pizza oven…and they DELIVER!
The Hardy Candy Shoppe…candy, candy candy…and more candy including THE BEST FUDGE ANYWHERE!!! I fell in love with Hardy because of the fudge 9 years ago. Icecream and other etables are available.
The Downhome Country Kitchen…Main St Hardy (west of town). If you’re Hungry…DCK is the place to go! You’ll feel like your in your grandmothers country kitchen. Great food, friendly servers and outrageous deserts in quantites that will leave you full and smiling.
Sandy’s Beach Club BBQ-63/412 (above rebel station)-outstanding BBQ that is smoked right on sight by none other than Bobby Guilland. IMHO, They make THE best coleslaw that I’ve ever had and now they have the coolest deck to hang out on and enjoy the fine Hardy evenings.
Biggers Bluff Resturant-62N of Hardy right on the Bluff. This is the place to take in the view of the Spring River. Its a million dollar view and the food is outstanding. Steaks, chicken, chops and adult beverages too. Biggers is Hardy’s one and only private club where you can have a fabulous dinner and a glass of wine while you are watching the sun set over the Spring River Valley.
Jenny B’s Hwy 63/412 Hardy-WOW! our newest resturant and one of our secret jems, but not a secret anymore. Wonderful charm, sincere service and excellent food. Jenny B’s serves delicious food created in an artful manner. The decore is tastefully designed and adds to the dining experience.
The Kopper Kettle Hwy 63/412 Hardy…As if it wasn’t great enough…the Kopper Kettle rasies the bar on our resturant scene with a Saturday Seafood Buffet that is beyond expections for an inland location…Crab legs, Scallops, oysters, shrimp and MORE!!! If you can’t get to the ocean…the ocean is available in Hardy…and they have a fabulous Sunday brunch.
Cozemel Intersection of 63/412/62N and Main St Hardy-authentic Mexican food that will please everyone who likes Mexican cuisine…and its Hardy water, so, its drinkable.
AND>>> at the East end of town, we have Subway and at the West end of town, there is McDonalds.
Folks…we are truely resturant rich in Hardy, plus there are many other fine eating establishments in Cherokee Village,Highland, and Ash Flat, Mammoth Springs and Horshoe Bend. So, please check them all out and enjoy your dining experiences.
Marc Herring M.M.B., M.W.T.
Ozark Classic Crafts Mall
116 East Main St
Hardy, Ar 72542
www.ozarkclassiccraftsmall.com
marc@ozarkclassiccraftsmall.com
