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Fidelity Communications recently announced it will award $1,500 each to four K-12 teachers making a difference in their schools and communities as part of the internet service provider’s “A Stronger Connection” social media campaign.

Small non-farm businesses in the following counties are now eligible to apply for low interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought that occurred in the following primary counties in Missouri, announced Director Tanya N. Garfield of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West.

If you’re like most people, your work has been a central part of your life. So, wouldn’t it be nice to have the flexibility to decide when you no longer want to work? Many people of retirement age have achieved this type of control.

Temperatures may be sizzling as we await rain, but Hardy’s line-up of summer street music is proving you can’t keep good musicians down. That’s right, this week a well-known group of musicians who have been bringing the rhythm and beat of great classic country tunes to the area for years is coming to Hardy. Bill Musik and Company will be returning to the gazebo at Dr. Thompson’s Park on Saturday, July 23, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., swinging and singing more of their original and classic country ditties. Great stories, laughter and good times always seem to follow this group of troubadours, so pack a cooler of whatever you like and sashay yourself right into the spirit and beat of Musik’s music. Have a seat in the shade of the park and enjoy.

It’s a wrap! The summer reading program finished up Wednesday. It was a fun-filled time with reading, crafts, games and food. We had one girl who read 66 books, another girl read 37 and another 36. We had a party with food, prizes and gift bags for all the girls and boys.