50 Years Ago
From the Herald and Democrat in 1967
Stan Stockton, 13-year-old son of Dr. and Mrs. John Stockton, shot an 82, for second place honors in the 12-13-year-old group at the South Central PGA Junior Tournament, held at the Springdale Country Club.
Stan left the next week to play in the regional tournament at Shawnee, Okla. There were three divisions of the tournament, the other two were held at Little rock and Eldorado. Six boys (two top-winners from each division) participated in the regional at Shawnee.
30 Years Ago
From the Herald-Democrat in 1987
Siloam Springs stayed alive in the Area I American Legion Baseball Tournament, defeating Springdale 7-4 at Rogers Northwest Park. The win put Siloam Springs into the finals against Bentonville. Siloam Springs had to beat Bentonville twice Wednesday to win the tourney. Bentonville reached the finals undefeated, knocking off Mt. Home, Rogers and Siloam Springs. Siloam Springs won by forfeit over Harrison, beating Huntsville on Sunday night and lost to Bentonville 6-5 on Monday before eliminating Springdale on Tuesday night.
Phillip Philpott drove in the winning runs with a two-run double in the top of the seventh inning to give the victory.
10 Years Ago
From the Herald-Leader in 2007
Siloam Springs Board of Directors approved installing a traffic signal at Progress Avenue and Cheri Whitlock Drive.
The city board also approved a $205,532 renovation project for Main Street that would include milling down the old street and placing a fresh layer of asphalt on top.
Traffic Lighting Systems LLC, the sole bidder, was awarded the $83,304 contract to install the traffic signal.
Another company had submitted a late bid, but it was higher than the bid that was accepted, according to a memo from Art Ferine, director of the electric department.
The signal was not in the original plans for the $3.2 million extension of Progress Avenue to Cheri Whitlock Drive.
Community on 08/09/2017