RECOLLECTIONS

40 Years Ago Dec. 2, 1971

Pea Ridge Graphic

The city of Pea Ridge obtained two new fire trucks bringing the total number to three. The city purchased a six-by-six- (all six-wheel drive) World War II army surplus truck for $245 at the Arkansas State Agency for Surplus Property in Little Rock. Water superintendent Charles Hardy and Fire Chief Harold Hurd said the truck would be converted into a tank truck to hold 1,500 to 1,800 gallons of water.

Meeting in special session, the Pea Ridge School Board took a long hard look at the road it must take in leading the local high school up from its B rating to the mandatory A classification. Two recommendations from the Department of Education included a critical need to modernize the main building and a need for extensive overhauling or replacing the gymnasium.

A Lions Club appeared to be almost a reality, following the second organizational meeting. Four prospective members paid their application fees.

30 Years Ago Dec. 2, 1981

Pea Ridge Country Times

The Northeast Benton County Volunteer Ambulance Service got off the ground with a public meeting attended by a crowd of 143 persons.

Pea Ridge sewer project, construction of connector lines and a disposal plant remained on hold.

The Blackhawks won three games over Gentry.

Beta Alpha Club served nearly 100 people Nov. 23 at the senior citizens dinner at the Extension Homemakers building. Club members serving included Dorothy Williams, Pansy Gastineau, Mary Jane Pistole, Pat Patterson and Ilse Beckmann.

20 Years Ago Dec. 5, 1991

The TIMES of Northeast Benton County

The Pea Ridge Area Ministerial Alliance Angel Tree project continued for a second year. Angel ornaments are placed on a Christmas tree at City Hall displaying the age and gender of children.

Margie Baier Edgmon, co-founder of The Times, died Nov. 21 at Springdale Memorial Hospital. It was on Jan. 1, 1966, Jim and Margie Edgmon founded the newspaper.

Lady Blackhawk Tina Poindexter excelled offensively averaging 20 points per game with a game high of 32 points.

Joshua and CandeeRamsey of Pryor, Okla., announced the birth of a son, Tyler Jordan, who weighed 7 lbs., 4 oz., 19 1/2 inches long. Grandparents were Frank and Betty Carter of Garfield and J.D. and Donna Ramsey of Dora, Mo.

Offensive guard Robbie Bray of Pea Ridge was one of two University of Arkansas, Monticello’s representatives on the first unit of the 1991 All-Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference football team. The former Blackhawk standout anchored UAM’s offensive line for the past three seasons.

10 Years Ago Dec. 5, 2001

The TIMES of Northeast Benton County

The Pea Ridge School Board narrowed the field of candidates for superintendent down to two in their search to replace Roy Norvell, who is retiring at the end of this school year. Dr. Virgil Freeman of Wright City, Mo., and Dr. James Kemp of Union City, Ky., were the two being considered.

The Angel Tree was placed at City Hall to provide gifts for needy children. Last year about 100 children were “adopted” as angels.

The annual Christmas parade winners were Brownie Troop 198, First Baptist Church, Boy Scout Pack 911 and Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Church, Pages 2 on 11/30/2011