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Fire department audit ordinance amendments sought
contact point and if there were issues or concerns, those could be addressed to the quorum court. “And the other issue is if we have a fire department that becomes dormant, that is out of compliance, or out of existence, where does that money go?” Phillips said.
City of Hardy keeps big goals in sight for business, tourism
Hardy City Council met on Monday, Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. at city hall. Mayor Ethan Barnes called the meeting to order. The minutes from the Jan. 17 council meeting were approved, as was the agenda for the current meeting with one amendment by the mayor. Barnes recognized the importance of Ronald McDonald Houses in the community in a proclamation declaring the week of Feb. 13 as “Ronald McDonald House Week” in the City of Hardy. (See article titled “City of Hardy promotes ‘Share a Heart’ donations…” in the Feb. 22 issue of the Villager Journal.)
Water Quality Awareness
The Sharp County Conservation District will test 200 samples of well/city/ pond and Stream water throughout Sharp County for land users. Two hundred tests will be performed for nitrates and phosphorous along with 100 bacteria tests.
FINANCIAL FOCUS
Many people plan to take an early retirement, so when that day arrives, they’re ready for it. But what if you were to face an unplanned retirement? Would you be prepared to deal with the financial issues? It’s something worth thinking about, because any number of factors — illness, a spouse’s illness, downsizing, other issues — could lead to an abrupt departure from the workforce.
Arkansas House
In the 7th week of the 2023 Regular Session, House members voted on a number of bills impacting employment, education, and elections. This week, the House passed HB1430.
Making School Meals Work for Students, Nutrition Professionals
I spend a great deal of my time on the road when I’m home in Arkansas. As a firm believer that the best ideas come from the ground up, I make it a priority to stay in constant contact with community leaders across our state. These visits provide me with plenty of ideas and perspective to bring back to Washington to help us grow, keep our families safer and healthier, and address some of the biggest issues we face.
Hardy History Association (HHA) Board members Vicki Strickland (left) and Patsy Church (right) stand before one of the displays at the Hardy History Museum
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Community Matters: Nonprofit Stakeholders
In last week's column, we looked at the evolution of philanthropy and how donor giving has changed from the 16th century to the present day. We also looked at the philanthropic value of a nonprofit organization and how donors ascribe value to nonprofit organizations. Moreover, we looked at how donors' values influence collaboration, as by working together, nonprofit organizations achieve a more significant impact and are more efficient. Finally, we looked at how innovation comes from collaboration, and in collaboration, there is an opportunity to build relationships, all of which led to more effective and sustainable solutions to social problems. This week we will consider collaborative stakeholders and how to identify them for a community initiative.