20 Years Ago The TIMES of Northeast Benton County Vol. 33 No. 21 Thursday, May 28, 1998

The Summit Water Association Steering Committee, which consists of five members, is playing tugof-war with the Pea Ridge City Council. Sandy Easley, city recorder, read a letter from the steering committee during the City Council meeting last week. In summary, the steering committee does not consent with any of the guidelines in the ordinance set forth by the council. The council had already agreed to eliminate the annexation portion of the ordinance. Revisions to the ordinance were faxed to the steering committee after the meeting adjourned. Approximately 400 contracts are needed for the project to proceed. Currently, only 70 have signed up. Council members are concerned that all of the residents of the Summit area are not informed.

The Pea Ridge High School Scholarship Committee presented six high school seniors Thursday night with a total of $2,500 in scholarships. The presentations were made during commencement exercises at the football stadium, during which 56 seniors graduated. JoAnn Sorrell, chairman of the committee, presented scholarships to: Denise Parker, Brandy Clark, Amy Whitted, Brett Buttry, Alicia Dryden and Mitzi Musteen.

Of the 340 hummingbird species found worldwide, only one, the ruby-throated hummingbird nests in Arkansas. The males are easily identified by their fiery red throat and iridescent green back. The females are less brilliantly colored. The birds are found where there are lots of nectarproducing flowers and a good water supply. According to horticulturists with the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, gardeners can attract hummingbirds with the right mix of flowers. Gardens and planters filled with fuchsia, sages, bee balm, impatiens, cypress vine and Rose of Sharon are just what the birds are seeking.