Recollections

40 Years Ago

Wednesday, June 12, 1974

Pea Ridge Graphic-Scene

Devastating storms hit the Pea Ridge and Garfield area causing damage to several homes. The Herman Dye family's home was destroyed after a privately-owned dam broke because of flood waters. Many water and sewer lines were broken and unusable after the floods caused pipes to be exposed and broken.

A Pea Ridge businessman and civic leader, Fred McKinney, was selected to appear in the 1974 edition of Who's Who in Arkansas, a compilation of biographical information on outstanding citizens of the state. McKinney was one of 5,000 Arkansans selected for the honor.

At the Garfield City Council meeting led by Mayor Wimpy Jones, councilman Don Hall suggested that with the growth of the town, a planning group should be formed. The motion passed unanimously; the mayor appointed Don Hall, Buddy Seamster and Merle Welmer to the committee and told them to find two other area residents to be on the board.

30 Years Ago

Wednesday, June 13, 1984

Pea Ridge Country Times

The full force of the water of the dedicated Gateway Rural Water Association was graphically shown when the fire plug at New Prospects Church was opened wide and water shot straight out in a strong, wide stream along the roadside.

Bill McCuen, Charlie Daniels, David Newbern, Don Harrelson and Roy Farber won their race during the Benton County run-offs.

20 Years Ago

Thursday, June 16, 1994

The TIMES of Northeast Benton County

Gov. and Mrs. Jim Guy Tucker recognized Arkansas High School honor students at a reception at the Governor's Mansion. Wes Mabry, valedictorian of the 1994 graduating class at Pea Ridge High School, was honored at the event.

Indian Creek Road, also known as Benton County Road 89, connecting U.S. Hwy. 62 with Indian Creek on Beaver Lake, received funds through the State Road Aid for paving.

For Father's Day, Cannon Ball Cafe gave fathers a free strawberry shortcake with any meal purchase between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

10 Years Ago

Wednesday, June 16, 2004

The TIMES of Northeast Benton County

The Pea Ridge School Board adopted a $5 million bond sale resolution from Duncan-Williams of Memphis, Tenn., with 4.99 percent on 30-year bonds. A new junior high was to be built behind the current high school. The school was set to have classroom space for 400 students with room to expand if needed.

New developments were starting to progress all around Pea Ridge including Brett Ryan Ridge with 12 lots, Kayto Estates with 16 lots, Givens Place with 80 lots, Standing Oaks with 136 lots, Battlefield Estates with 109 lots and Battlefield View with 235 lots.

Caleb Duvall received the choir award for best student musician and sang a solo during the choir performance of "An American Trilogy."

Vicki Ragland, daughter of Greg and Sherri Ragland, and Jordan Wagner, son of Dale and Patti Wagner, were Jr. NHRA licensed dragster drivers, who were set to compete in races all over the region.