August 2022
Arkansas Youth Serving the Natural State
As teachers dust off desks, parents buy new school supplies and students prepare to head back to the classroom, the signs that a new school year is upon us are unmistakable. Yet I can attest that some young Arkansans were still learning over the summer break, developing new skills and gaining vital experience to help shape their future through congressional internships We have a responsibility to provide our youth with the resources for a solid foundation to be the next generation of leaders. That extends beyond the classroom.
Four-wheel drive ATV/UTV/Jeep event soon to take place out of Hardy
Four-wheeling enthusiasts, come one, come all to another exhilarating ATV/ UTV/Jeep family adventure in the hills of Hardy and the surrounding Ozarks! Celebrate the incoming autumn days on Saturday, Sept. 17, starting at Loberg Park in Hardy. Check-in is at 9 a.m. and the ride starts at 10 a.m. Registration fee is $25 per unit and will be done on site.
ASK AMY: NEW PARENTS CAN ALL LEARN BABY TALK
Dear Amy: I’m a new parent of a five-monthold baby. My partner and I love our baby, but we have different approaches and I’m concerned that my partner’s parenting approach won’t be good for our baby in the long term.
Village Inn of Hardy announces new co-owners
The Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce held a Blue-Ribbon Welcome for Village Inn of Hardy on Aug. 11, where owner Nimmi Desai announced her new coowners, Smita and Shyam Patel. The Village Inn offers comfortable clean rooms with king, queen or double beds, handicapped access and pet friendly rooms. A new feature coming soon are in-room kennels for pets. All rooms have free Wi-Fi and a complimentary breakfast served daily. For more information call 870-856-2176 or visit their website at www.villageinnhardy. com. It is located on Highway 62/412 in Hardy. Pictured front row, left to right: Doug McConnell, Wilson Lodge #432 F&AM; Jessie Friend, Coldwell Banker Ozark Real Estate; Shyam, Smita and Lila Patel, Nimmi Desai, Prince (also known as the “Boss”), Carlos Alvarido, Nora Brennan, and Dee and Chad Raines, with Village Inn of Hardy. Back row: Debra Ball, Progressive Eye Care; Ethan Barnes, Zen+Zeus Clothing Store; Clint Wiles, FNBC, Laura Clute and Trisa Gray, Ozark Gateway Realty OGWLLC.
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Arkansas Youth Serving the Natural State
As teachers dust off desks, parents buy new school supplies and students prepare to head back to the classroom, the signs that a new school year is upon us are unmistakable. Yet I can attest that some young Arkansans were still learning over the summer break, developing new skills and gaining vital experience to help shape their future through congressional internships We have a responsibility to provide our youth with the resources for a solid foundation to be the next generation of leaders. That extends beyond the classroom.
Camp Volunteer Fire Department fish fry to be held
Camp Volunteer Fire Department on Hwy. 9 North will be hosting a fish fry on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. Bring your favorite dessert to share with your neighbors. Everyone is welcome to attend this event.
Longhorns and Lady Longhorns golf teams compete in their first competition of 2022
Longhorns and Lady Longhorns competed in their first competition for the 2022 season on Thursday, Aug. 11 at Turkey Mountain in the Cougar/ Greyhound Golf Match.