PEA RIDGE — Kenneth Jones, a native of Hot Springs, was hired as full-time high school principal and football coach by a unanimous vote of the School Board. Board members also voted to proceed with the enlarging and remodeling of the school office; raised the required school credits for high school graduation and adopted a policy on seniors working a half day.
School Board members discussed athletic insurance and eventually approved paying $4 for all student athletes and $6 for football players. Board member L.C. Barnett said he was “not for spending school money for recreation,” in the discussion about the school’s portion of the insurance.
The hours at the Pea Ride National Military Park were changed. The visitor’s center was to be open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. with the grounds open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., according to superintendent Lionel J. Bienvenu.
Tellers at the Bank of Pea Ridge included Steve Lucas, Barbara Sheppard, Janet Spivey and Rick Buck.
Two of the seven Pea Ridge High School varsity cheerleaders - Geraldean Glasscock, and Yvonna Shrader - attended cheerleading camp at the University of Arkansas.
Little Flock Mayor Evered Pointer called a special meeting of the City Council to establish a Planning Commission. Appointed to serve were: Kenneth Hawes, chairman; Willard Stevens; Orphus Reddell;
Annie Lee Clayton; and J.C.
McLeod.
Members of the Wood-Hall Post 8109, Veterans of Foreign Wars, met at the Pea Ridge VFW Hall and heard quartermaster Elington report that operation of the refreshment stand at the Pea Ridge Fair was once again successful.
30 Years Ago Wednesday, July 28, 1982
Pea Ridge Country Times
An offer of a resuscitator to the Volunteer Ambulance Service of Northeast Benton County was accepted by the VAS board and the board also approved a logo (emblem) for use on patches for the responders and for communications.
The offer to VAS of the resuscitator was presented to the board by president Ben Withers, who said that it had been offered by the Pea Ridge National MilitaryPark, Supt. Betty Gentry, John Knox and Bill Stout, and the National Park Service.
With growth reflected in anticipated 1982-83 revenues of over $1 million, Pea Ridge School District 109 took the first steps toward meeting two major needs: providing additional permanent classroom space and hiring a replacement for retiring Supt. Roy Roe.
Plans were initiated by the Lost Bridge Area Men’s Club to sponsor a special meeting to help solve the hunting problems of the area.
20 Years Ago Thursday, July 30, 1992 The TIMES of Northeast Benton County
One member of the PeaRidge City Council, alderman Nancy Mendenhall, said that it was unlikely that she would seek reelection.
Pea Ridge High School superintendent Marvin Higginbottom said the extension of a seven-mill property levy was critical if the school district’s physical plant is to expand to meet the demands of a growing enrollment.
Twenty-one folks took part in games and a potluck dinner at the regular meeting of the Pea Ridge 55 and Over Club. Card games included pitch, pinochle and others; other games included dominoes and Skip-Bo. Chess and checkers were also available.
10 Years Ago Wednesday, July 31, 2002 The TIMES of Northeast Benton County
The idea of a Pea Ridge City Park grew out of the nation’s Bicentennial celebration of 1976. On May 30, 1977, a crowd of about 300 turned out to dedicate the new Pea Ridge City Park.
Members of the Benton County amateur radio club gathered in Pea Ridge for a Field Day.
It was announced that a “Craft Fair” would be held in conjunction with the 14th Annual Pea Ridge Mule Jump. Visitors would have the opportunity to browse and shop among the many booths featuring some of the area’s top craftsmen and women.
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