Community

Now & Then Picking up walnuts for school supply money and to eat

Posted: November 4, 2009 2:41 p.m.

The walnuts are coming down! Several weeks ago I found that before I could mow the lawns I customarily mow, I had to pick up walnuts first.

PEA RIDGE COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Posted: November 4, 2009 2:41 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 5 6:45 a.m. breakfast and 7 a.m. meeting — The Pea Ridge Optimist Club, Mt.Vernon Presbyterian Church. For information, call Merrill White 586-8406, Brian Nave at 619-7639 or Annette Beard at 445-4081.

Carnes, Mabry to wed

Posted: November 4, 2009 2:40 p.m.

Leon and Roberta Carnes of Tulsa, Okla., are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Tonya Carnes, to Derrin Mabry of Washburn, Mo.

NORTHEAST BENTON COUNTY CLUB NEWS

Posted: November 4, 2009 2:39 p.m.

Bunker Hill BUNKER HILL, Mo. — The monthly singing at Bunker Hill will be held starting at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. A variety of musicians come to play and sing. Anyone in the audience can also participate in the singing or bring along an instrument to play.

Pea Ridge School Zone

Posted: November 4, 2009 2:35 p.m.

My name is Lori Littrell. I am the Intermediate School registrar. I am a native of Pea Ridge. I have been with the Pea Ridge School District for 4 years. Something interesting about me is: I have lived in Pea Ridge since I was three.

PEA RIDGE LUNCH MENUS

Posted: November 4, 2009 2:34 p.m.

PEA RIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Mon., Nov. 9 — Sloppy Joe, baked chips, broccoli with ranch, pineapple pleasure.Breakfast — Pizza.

First Flying Mule Run held despite rain

Posted: November 4, 2009 2:33 p.m.

Carolyn Armour of Pea Ridge was the overall winner in the initial Flying Mule 5K Run Saturday, Oct. 10.

Book fair fundraising

Posted: November 4, 2009 2:32 p.m.

Pea Ridge Primary School has had a book fair for the last couple of weeks. The teachers said they are grateful to the students and parents who helped make the book fair a great success in helping the school get more money to buy books for the library.

Pea Ridge Halloween Happenings

Posted: October 21, 2009 6 a.m.

Pumpkin carving contest A pumpkin carving contest will be held Friday, Oct. 23, at McDonald’s in Pea Ridge.

Pea Ridge Records

Posted: October 21, 2009 6 a.m.

PEA RIDGE POLICE DEPARTMENT Incidents reported to the Pea Ridge Police Department this week include: Four warrants served: 10/14 Marvin Dryer, 50, Springdale, failure to appear; 10/13 Justin Debacco, 25, Bella Vista; 10/17 Jacob Ragsdale, 31, Rogers, theft of property warrant from Springdale ; and 17/19 Gwendolyn Easley,

BENTON COUNTY PUBLIC OFFICIALS

Posted: October 21, 2009 6 a.m.

Executive Departments County Judge Dave Bisbee (R)

Now & Then: Monotony is subjective, boy enjoyed milking

Posted: October 21, 2009 6 a.m.

Farm chores have motivated many a farm boy to leave the farm for good.

Ham & Bean Dinner and Pie Auction

Posted: October 21, 2009 6 a.m.

The PRHS Alumni Association is offering a Ham and Bean Dinner followed by a Pie Auction on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Pea Ridge Middle School cafeteria.

PEA RIDGE COMMUNITY EVENTS

Posted: October 21, 2009 6 a.m.

Neighborhood yard sale Standing Oaks subdivision will have a neighborhood yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct 24.

Several vehicle break-ins reported

Posted: October 21, 2009 6 a.m.

For years Pea Ridge was small enough that everyone knew their neighbors and left the doors of their homes and vehicles unlocked. But that is not a good practice anymore.