RECOLLECTIONS: News from years ago

joint payment to J.T. Webb and the Green Thumb program for over payment received by Webb during the 1984-85 school year.

A “Queen’s Reunion” rather than the usual Queen Contest will highlight this year’s Pea Ridge Fair, July 9-12, sponsored by Beta Alpha Sorority, according to chairman Virgie Hazelton.

Pea Ridge City Council accepted the resignation of Fire Chief Sam Spivey who cited increasing job responsibilities which prevent his remaining in the post he has held for 11 years.

20 Years Ago The TIMES of Northeast Benton County Vol. 1 No. 25 Thursday, June 20, 1996

Five Pea Ridge High School seniors have entered the Miss Pea Ridge contest which will be on July 10. Entered are Katie Bloxham, Zabrina Grigg, Ashley Prophet, Heidi Shaver and Breanne Turner.

Janet Spivey, owner of Sisco Funeral Home, was welcomed to the Board of Directors of the Bank of Pea Ridge.

10 Years Ago The TIMES of Northeast Benton County Vol. 1 No. 22 Wednesday, June 21, 2006

Mayor Jackie Crabtree has announced he intends to seek a fourth term as mayor. First elected 12 years ago, Crabtree began as a part-time mayor and now fills the position full time.

Two City council positions will open this year. The seats held by Jerry Burton and Bob Cottingham will be available this year.

Jim Hall is the new chairman of the Regional Chamber of Commerce of Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri. He replaced Don Barnett, who accepted a position in Memphis.