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120-665: Despite being officially based in Boston, Massachusetts, at its peak First Act maintained offices in Bentonville , Hong Kong , and Shenzhen , and a "custom shop" luthiery in Somerville, Massachusetts . In 2016, First Act was acquired by toy manufacturer Jazwares . First Act was largely an unrelated result of the successful sale of Duracraft to the Consumer Products division of Honeywell in 1996. Bernard Chiu,

240-832: A non-violent demonstration at the statue in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, until later that night, when the Benton County Sheriff's "mobile field force" ended the demonstration by deploying tear-gas on the assembled crowd and arresting several people. The statue was removed from the square in September 2020 and relocated to the new privately held James H. Berry Park in July 2023. The Bentonville Parks and Recreation Department maintains twenty-two parks and over 50 miles (80 km) of trails. Over 300 acres (120 ha) of city parks throughout

360-483: A 2006 promotional campaign to distribute "GarageMaster" guitars with selected vehicle models through the end of the year. The campaign ran from October 3 through December 31. GarageMaster guitars were available in white, red, and blue to those who purchased a VW. The stereos in these Volkswagens could be used as an amplifier for the guitar. Accompanying advertisements featured guitarists Slash , John Mayer , and Nigel Tufnel of Spinal Tap playing First Act guitars through

480-564: A 36-mile (58 km) primarily off-road mixed use trail connecting the Northwest Arkansas region, runs through Bentonville near Bentonville High School, the Walmart Home Office, and Crystal Bridges on its way to Lake Bella Vista to the north. The Crystal Bridges Trail is a 1 mile (1.6 km) trail between downtown Bentonville and the museum, built by the museum and donated to the city. Public art and sculptures line

600-574: A 7–5 home triumph over the Kansas City Royals on July 11. Working exclusively out of the bullpen, he finished the season with a 1–2 record and a 2.54 ERA. In a transaction considered by Orioles fans as the worst in team history according to Thom Loverro , Schilling was dealt along with Steve Finley and Pete Harnisch to the Houston Astros for Glenn Davis on January 10, 1991. He joined an Astros organization that

720-616: A Senate run. He was called to Capitol Hill to testify about anabolic steroid use in March 2005, not as a suspected user but rather as a vocal opponent. He has said that Jose Canseco 's statistics should be thrown out due to his admitted use of steroids, and has also said that unless he can refute allegations that he used performance-enhancing drugs, Roger Clemens should be stripped of the four Cy Young Awards he has won since 1997. On January 29, 2007, Schilling announced in an interview that he would support Senator John McCain , who became

840-844: A Southern state, yet it has also absorbed minor cultural influence from the Midwest and West . Located firmly in the Mid-South , Bentonville's culture is distinct and differs from the Delta portion of the state. Many of the city's first settlers came from North Georgia , North Alabama , Kentucky , North Carolina and Tennessee , because they found the Ozarks familiar, similar to the Appalachian Mountains back home. The uplands of Arkansas, including Northwest Arkansas, did not participate in large-scale plantation farming with slaves like

960-757: A bizarre 15–14 contest at home in Veterans Stadium , Schilling pitched a five-hit shutout that the Phillies won, 2–0. Schilling was named to the NL All-Star team in 1997 , 1998 , and 1999 and started the 1999 game. In 1997, he finished 14th in NL MVP voting and fourth in NL Cy Young voting. During this season he set the Phillies single-season strikeout record with 319, surpassing the previous record of 310 strikeouts set by Steve Carlton who had held

1080-582: A disagreement with the station, Schilling removed it from that site. Schilling periodically contributes on the ESPN Boston website answering fan questions about the Red Sox or baseball in general. In 2014, Schilling was treated for throat cancer , specifically squamous-cell carcinoma ; he announced that his cancer was in remission later that year. Schilling attributed his cancer to his use of smokeless tobacco for 30 years, and warned other MLB users of

1200-474: A family was $ 46,558. Males had a median income of $ 31,816 versus $ 23,761 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 20,831. 10.3% of the population and 7.5% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 13.7% are under the age of 18 and 10.9% are 65 or older. Bentonville has been home to Walmart since Sam Walton purchased a store on the town square in 1950 and renamed it Walton's 5 & 10. The retailer continued

1320-473: A grave injustice put upon the people of Rhode Island." In a July 2012 interview, Schilling discussed the downfall of 38 Studios, citing the Rhode Island governor and his own optimism as the primary reasons for the demise of the company. Ultimately, the company filed for bankruptcy; Schilling, other 38 Studios executives, and other parties associated with the company agreed in a court settlement to repay

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1440-605: A host of fans, mostly derived from the thousands of Indian natives drawn to Bentonville by Walmart software and IT jobs. In late 2018 plans for a public cricket pitch were approved for a new park in the southwest of the city. From the Walmart Museum on the downtown square to the over 20 buildings spread throughout the city, Walmart's Home Office has a presence throughout Bentonville. The Northwest Arkansas National Airport has direct commercial flights from many large destination cities not typical of airports its size due to

1560-505: A nation… when they didn't even found said nation." In 2006, Schilling created Green Monster Games , which Schilling stated was not named after the Fenway left field wall . In early 2007, the company's name changed to 38 Studios . In January 2008, Schilling announced that he would be focusing on an MMORPG project after his retirement. Comic book creator Todd McFarlane and fantasy author R.A. Salvatore were working with Schilling on

1680-584: A new central headquarters in Bentonville, consolidating many of their employees to a more centralized campus. The impact from the Walmart Home Office is multiplied by the over 1,100 prospective Walmart vendors who have established sales offices in the region. The large number of satellite offices for companies of almost every industry means a large number of transplants from around the United States live in or near Bentonville. This phenomenon impacts

1800-528: A one-year deal, and according to ESPN First Take and his own blog page 38 Pitches. Schilling later signed a one-year deal with the Boston Red Sox for the 2008 season. Schilling missed all of the 2008 season because of a shoulder injury. The injury was first revealed in February 2008 and the treatment options became a point of contention between Schilling and the Red Sox management. On March 13, 2008,

1920-414: A population of 49,298. The racial and ethnic composition of the population was 77.0% non-Hispanic white, 2.4% non-Hispanic black, 1.2% Native American, 5.8% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 3.9% from some other race and 2.5% from two or more races. 8.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race. As of the census of 2000, there were 19,730 people, 7,458 households, and 5,265 families residing in

2040-778: A radio personality, Schilling was signed by the Howie Carr radio network to do a Saturday morning politics and sports show. As a conservative , Schilling joined Breitbart in 2016. Schilling was born in Alaska . He went to high school in Phoenix, Arizona , attending Shadow Mountain High School . Schilling played for Shadow Mountain High School in Phoenix, Arizona , before attending Yavapai College in Prescott, Arizona , in 1985. Schilling began his professional career in

2160-411: A rapid growth, but Helen Walton wished to remain in Bentonville to raise the family, and thus by the time Walmart became the #1 Fortune 500 in 2002, it was still based in Bentonville. The Walmart "Home Office" now includes more than 20 buildings throughout Bentonville, specifically along Walton Boulevard ( US 71B ) in the western part of the city. In 2017 Walmart announced their intention to construct

2280-565: A senator from Missouri who strongly supported Arkansas statehood. Two years after Arkansas received statehood in 1836, thousands of Cherokee people from Georgia passed through Benton County as part of the Trail of Tears route to the Indian Territory in what is now Oklahoma . Although no Civil War battles were fought inside Bentonville, the city was occupied by both armies and saw almost all of its buildings burned. Bentonville

2400-462: A small undersurface tear on the rotator cuff was discovered and stitched, and a separation of the labrum was repaired. According to his surgeon, he could begin throwing in four months. On March 23, 2009, Schilling officially announced his retirement from professional baseball after 20 seasons. Schilling ended his career with a 216–146 record, 3.46 ERA and 3116 strikeouts, 15th-most in MLB history. He

2520-608: A trend often associated with the Deep South. Due to Walmart's prominence in the city, Bentonville is also an international focal point for retail suppliers and other supporting businesses. According to the Bentonville-Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce, over 1,250 suppliers have offices in Northwest Arkansas in an attempt to secure or retain Walmart's business. Symbolic of Bentonville's complex culture

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2640-481: Is "not a Nazi collection . It's a collection of World War II stuff," further stating that he doesn't "have a racist bone in (his) body". Before the 2007 season, Schilling started a blog called 38pitches.com in which he answered fan questions, documented his starts, and rebutted press coverage about him or the team that he believed to be inaccurate. After retiring, he moved his blog to the WEEI sports radio website. After

2760-423: Is a member of the 3,000 strikeout club and has the highest strikeout-to-walk ratio of any of its inactive members. He is tied at third place for the most 300-strikeout seasons. After retiring, he founded Green Monster Games, which was renamed 38 Studios . The company released Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning in February 2012. Three months later, they laid off their entire staff amid severe financial troubles. As

2880-665: Is a mountain biking destination providing more than 28 miles of mountain bike trails, and hosting multiple cycling events throughout the year, including Big Sugar Gravel , part of the LifeTime Grand Prix Series. Bentonville operates within the mayor-city council form of government. The mayor is elected by a citywide election to serve as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the city by presiding over all city council meetings, laws are enforced and taxpayer funds are spent prudently. Once elected,

3000-642: Is an inclusive company. Curt Schilling has been advised that his conduct was unacceptable and his employment with ESPN has been terminated." Schilling's social media post came shortly after passage of the North Carolina transgender restroom law . In September 2017, Schilling accused ESPN of a double standard when reporter Jemele Hill was not fired or suspended following a controversial social media post about Donald Trump . In an on-air phone interview with CNN , Schilling defended Hill's right to speak her mind, then stated, "I wasn't fired for speaking my mind; I

3120-404: Is bordered to the east by Rogers , the north by Bella Vista , and the west by Centerton . The Northwest Arkansas National Airport is located to the southwest of Bentonville and is used to connect all of the northwest Arkansas region to the rest of the nation. For more than the last decade, Northwest Arkansas has been one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States. Bentonville lies in

3240-617: Is considered to be one of the fastest growing cities in the state and consistently ranks amongst the safest cities in Arkansas. The first known use by humans of the area which is now known as Bentonville, was as hunting grounds by the Osage Nation who lived in Missouri . The Osage would leave their settlements to hunt in present-day Benton County for months at a time before returning to their families. European settlers first inhabited

3360-442: Is land and 0.19 square miles (0.5 km ), or 0.67%, is water. The Northwest Arkansas region consists of three Arkansas counties : Benton, Madison , and Washington . The area had a population of 347,045 at the 2000 census which had increased to 463,204 by the 2010 Census (an increase of 33.47 percent). The Metropolitan Statistical Area does not consist of the usual principal-city-with- suburbs morphology; instead Bentonville

3480-424: Is married to Shonda Schilling. They have four children, born 1995, 1997, 1999 and 2002. Schilling has been a long time supporter and advocate for ALS-related charities. In Philadelphia, Arizona, and Boston, Schilling’s charity “Curt’s Pitch for ALS” raised money and awareness for ALS within those respective communities. Schilling and wife Shonda raised over five million dollars for ALS treatment and research. During

3600-426: Is the coldest month with an average high of 46 °F (8 °C) and an average low of 24 °F (−4 °C). The city's highest temperature was 114 °F (45.6 °C), recorded in 1954. The lowest temperature recorded was −16 °F (−26.7 °C), in 1996. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 54,164 people, 18,223 households, and 12,212 families residing in the city. As of 2017 Bentonville had

3720-699: The Anaheim Angels . As in Game 6 of the ALCS, Schilling's sock was soaked with blood from the sutures used in this medical procedure, but he still managed to pitch seven strong innings, giving up one run on four hits and striking out four. This second bloody sock was placed in the Baseball Hall of Fame after Boston's victory over St. Louis in the World Series. A four-game sweep of the World Series erased

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3840-544: The Arizona Diamondbacks . His 101 career victories ranks sixth all-time for Phillies pitchers, 20th in ERA (3.35), 23rd in games appeared in (242), sixth in games started (226), 34th in complete games (61), 13th in shutouts (14), fourth in strikeouts (1554), and eighth in innings pitched ( 1659 + 1 ⁄ 3 ). Schilling spent eight and a half years with Philadelphia, his longest tenure with any team. Schilling

3960-629: The Arkansas delta , instead electing to settle in small clusters, relying largely on subsistence agriculture and hunting rather than the settlement patterns common in the Midwest and Deep South . The "hillbilly" stereotype given to the Ozarks and Appalachians is largely a derivative of the difficult topography, tendency to settle in clusters, and mostly cashless self-sustaining economy found in those regions. Bentonville's large proportion of Southern Baptist and Methodist adherents does, however, reflect

4080-707: The Boston Red Sox farm system as a second-round pick in what would be MLB's final January draft. He began his professional career with the Elmira Pioneers , then a Red Sox minor-league affiliate. After beginning 1988 with an 8–4 record and a 2.97 earned run average in 21 games with the New Britain Red Sox , he was traded along with Brady Anderson to the Baltimore Orioles for Mike Boddicker on July 29, two days prior to

4200-656: The Curse of the Bambino . On February 23, 2013, the first bloody sock was sold at a live auction at the Fletcher-Sinclair Mansion for $ 92,613 to an anonymous bidder. Schilling was once again runner-up in Cy Young voting in 2004, this time to Minnesota Twins hurler Johan Santana , who was a unanimous selection, receiving all 28 first-place votes. Schilling received 27 of the 28 second-place votes. Later,

4320-670: The Milwaukee Brewers . Both years he finished second in the Cy Young Award voting to Johnson. Schilling finished the 2003 season with an 8–9 record and a 2.95 ERA in 168 innings while striking out 194 batters. In November 2003, the Diamondbacks traded Schilling to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for Jorge de la Rosa , Casey Fossum , Mike Goss, and Brandon Lyon . The trade to Boston reunited Schilling with Terry Francona , his manager during his final four years with

4440-557: The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), the official federal list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation. The city contains two residential historic districts, the Third Street Historic District and West Central Avenue Historic District . Both districts contain historic residences notable for their architectural styles and contributions to

4560-467: The New York Yankees . Notably, he won this game playing on an injured ankle—the same injuries that contributed to his disastrous outing in Game 1 of the ALCS. These injuries were so acute that by the end of his Game 6 performance, blood visibly soaked part of his white sock, which is now referred to as "the bloody sock". The victory forced a Game 7, which the Red Sox would go on to win to capture

4680-559: The Philadelphia Phillies to a World Series appearance in 1993 , and won championships in 2001 with the Arizona Diamondbacks and in 2004 and 2007 with the Boston Red Sox , being named a co-winner of the World Series MVP in 2001. Schilling retired with a career postseason record of 11–2, and his .846 postseason winning percentage is a major-league record among pitchers with at least ten decisions. He

4800-583: The Republican nominee in the 2008 U.S. presidential election . In the same interview, he criticized then-presidential Democratic candidate and Senator Hillary Clinton for comments criticizing the war in Iraq. Schilling also turned up on the campaign trail several times stumping for McCain. Schilling was mentioned as a possible candidate for U.S. Senate in the special election in Massachusetts for

4920-607: The Toronto Blue Jays at Exhibition Stadium on October 2. Schilling earned both his first save and win in 1990 . The save was the result of not allowing a run in the last 2 + 1 ⁄ 3 innings of a 6–2 victory over the Minnesota Twins at the Metrodome which was his first Orioles appearance of the year on June 29. The win came two weeks later when he pitched two shutout innings in relief in

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5040-483: The humid subtropical climate zone ( Köppen Cfa ) with influence from the humid continental climate type. Bentonville experiences all four seasons and does receive cold air masses from the north. July is the hottest month of the year, with an average high of 89 °F (32 °C) and an average low of 66 °F (19 °C). Temperatures above 90 °F (32.2 °C) are common, with a high of 100 °F (37.8 °C) occurring about once per year on average. January

5160-673: The 2004 ALCS game 6 “bloody sock game”, knowing the cameras would be focused on his injured ankle, Schilling wrote “K ALS” on his cleat directly below the injury. Schilling is a born-again Christian . He became an evangelical in 1997. Schilling opposes same-sex marriage and believes that each state should decide its laws on the topic rather than the federal government. He has an extensive collection of World War II memorabilia, including "numerous Nazi uniforms with swastikas" and "uniforms worn by various SS divisions, including Hitler's personal bodyguards"; Schilling has specified that it

5280-449: The 2007 World Series leaving after 5 + 1 ⁄ 3 innings, striking out four while allowing only four hits. With this win, he became only the second pitcher over the age of 40 to start and win a World Series game ( Kenny Rogers became the first just one year prior). As Schilling departed in the 6th inning, fans at Fenway Park gave Schilling a standing ovation. Schilling filed for free agency on October 30, 2007. He said he would seek

5400-636: The 2018 U.S. Senate election in Massachusetts, but ended up dropping out and supported politician and conspiracy theorist Shiva Ayyadurai in the race. Schilling expressed interest in running for president in 2024 had Donald Trump been re-elected in 2020. In November 2014, Schilling got into a day-long Twitter argument with baseball writer Keith Law over the creation–evolution controversy , where he argued for creationism against Law's defense of evolution , after which ESPN decided to suspend Law's Twitter account. ESPN commented that "Keith's Twitter suspension had absolutely nothing to do with his opinions on

5520-523: The 89–93 range on his fastball), his control remained excellent, and he is currently fifth in career strikeout to walk ratio . Schilling debuted on ESPN as a baseball color analyst on April 4, 2010, on the pre-game show for the 2010 season opener between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox . He has written for WEEI.com, 38pitches.com, and WordPress.com . In 2014, he was named as an analyst for ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball , although his subsequent cancer diagnosis prevented him from working

5640-455: The ALCS against Cleveland, surrendering nine hits—two of them home runs—and five earned runs in just 4 + 2 ⁄ 3 innings. He did start again in the sixth game of the series, pitching seven complete innings during which he recorded five strikeouts, surrendering no walks with only two earned runs to gain the victory and force a Game 7. He earned his third win of the 2007 playoffs in Game 2 of

5760-730: The BBWAA ballot. He was eligible for the National Baseball Hall of Fame through the Contemporary Baseball Era Players Committee in December 2022 but did not receive enough votes for induction. During the prime of his career, Schilling was capable of reaching and sustaining speeds of 94–98 mph on his four-seam fastball . Throughout his career, he was characterized by a determination to go deep into games, routinely pitching past

5880-591: The Bentonville Youth Baseball League since its inception in 1954. Park Springs Park was created in the 1890s following the discovery of two springs with purported healing powers. The Burns Arboretum/Nature Trail was added in 1996 and includes a State Champion tree. Trails in Bentonville vary from small fitness trails to long mountain bike trails to the regional Razorback Greenway depending upon topography, intended use and city planning. The Northwest Arkansas Razorback Regional Greenway ,

6000-460: The Boston community. Schilling joked about the incident: "I've been called a lot of things... But never, and I mean never, could anyone ever make the mistake of calling me a Yankee fan. Well, check that, if you didn't know what the hell is going on in your own state, maybe you could." In October 2016, Schilling joined Breitbart News , a far-right opinion and news organization. Schilling announced that he would challenge Senator Elizabeth Warren in

6120-959: The Court handles Civil and Small Claims cases when there is proper jurisdiction. The current elected District Judge presides over all cases. Ray Bunch is the current Bentonville District Court Judge. The 19th Judicial Circuit Court covers Benton County as a whole and operates out of the Benton County Courthouse in Downtown Bentonville with Bentonville serving as the County Seat . Voters in Bentonville tend to lean conservative. The current state representatives that serve districts containing portions of Bentonville are Republican Rep. Jim Dotson , Republican Rep. Rebecca Petty , Republican Rep Kim Hendren , and Republican Rep. Dan Douglas . The current state senator that serves

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6240-517: The Horizon ), Dave Knudson ( Minus the Bear ), Anders Björler ( At The Gates ), Adam Gardner ( Guster ), Tim McTague and James Smith ( Underoath ), and Serj Tankian ( System of a Down ). Most of them played variations on the three top-line First Act models, the "Lola", "Sheena", and "Delia." As well, there were the models designed in collaboration with Paul Westerberg and Adam Levine, respectively

6360-786: The NRHP are historic public structures, such as the Benton County Courthouse, Benton County Jail , Bentonville High School , commercial structures such as the Benton County National Bank , Massey Hotel , Roy's Office Supply Building , and the Terry Block Building , and two cemeteries. Additionally, a confederate monument installed in 1908 by a local United Daughters of the Confederacy chapter. On June 1, 2020, local residents held

6480-520: The PW580 and the 222. First Act distributed branded calendars to Guitar Player subscribers in 2006 and 2007. The 2006 edition highlighted Studio for Artists guitars, including custom and limited-edition models. First Act collaborated with two Red Sox players as a charity fund-raiser. Guitars were designed for pitchers Curt Schilling and Jonathan Papelbon after the players sketched their rough ideas, and First Act's design and custom shop teams brought

6600-417: The Philadelphia Phillies. On September 16, 2004, Schilling won his 20th game of 2004 for the Red Sox , becoming the fifth Boston pitcher to win 20 or more games in his first season with the team, and the first since Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley in 1978. Schilling ended his regular season with a 21–6 record. On October 19, 2004, Schilling won Game 6 of the 2004 American League Championship Series against

6720-408: The Red Sox during the 15 days after the end of the World Series when the team has exclusive negotiating rights with potential free agents. On a June appearance on the Dennis and Callahan Show, Schilling stated he would accept a one-year extension to his contract at his current salary if the Red Sox offered it to him. Questioned on his statement, Schilling said, "I said I wouldn't negotiate a deal during

6840-477: The Red Sox placed Schilling on the 60-day disabled list as he continued to rehabilitate his right shoulder. On June 18, 2008, Curt Schilling left the team to be reevaluated after suffering pain when throwing off the mound. On June 20, 2008, Schilling stated on WEEI 's Dennis and Callahan show that he would undergo season-ending surgery and that he had possibly thrown the last pitch of his career. On June 23, 2008, Schilling underwent biceps surgery, during which

6960-424: The SixString . Peripherals included a functional electric guitar with controller buttons, a microphone, and a motion sensor system to simulate drums. Seven45 subsequently produced a number of music-based iOS apps. In 2011 First Act released an iOS app for iPad and iPhone for karaoke under the Disney license called "Disney Spotlight Karaoke." It includes sing-a-longs with songs from Disney Channel stars and

7080-412: The Year " award. During the World Series Schilling received two other honors, as he was presented that year's Roberto Clemente and Branch Rickey Awards , the first Arizona Diamondback so honored for either award. In 2002, he went 23–7 with a 3.23 ERA. He struck out 316 batters while walking 33 in 259 + 1 ⁄ 3 innings. On April 7, 2002, Schilling threw a one-hit shutout striking out 17 against

7200-448: The ability to record and upload a video. First Act also released a line of Disney-themed microphones designed to work with the app. In 2012 First Act released an iOS app for iPhone and iPad called "Notes to Grow On" which is a companion educational app for the Discovery line of instruments. In October 2012, First Act launched a line of consumer electronics including charging, music, and audio interfaces for iPods, iPads, and iPhones, under

7320-410: The age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% are classified as non-families by the United States Census Bureau. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.11. In

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7440-408: The aldermen on the city council. In the 1920s and 1930s the county developed a reputation as a leader in poultry production that continued into the World War II years, and which the area still maintains today. The post war economy helped Bentonville grow, with many new businesses starting. In 1950, Sam Walton bought the Harrison Variety Store on the Bentonville town square . He fully remodeled

7560-427: The announcement of 2021 balloting results, Schilling announced on Facebook that he would be asking the Hall of Fame to remove his name from the 2022 ballot and that he would defer to the Veterans Committee to judge his career. The BBWAA enjoined the Hall of Fame to ignore his request and leave him on the ballot for 2022. He was not selected on the 2022 ballot, receiving 58.6% of the vote in his 10th and final year on

7680-425: The applicant is a resident of Bentonville and submission of an application in order to gain access to any of Bentonville's 8 city boards. These range from appointed positions at the Planning Commission to the Bentonville Public Art Advisory Committee to the Bentonville Library Advisory Board. The Bentonville District Court handles criminal, civil, small claims, and traffic matters within the city limits. In addition,

7800-440: The area around 1837 and named their settlement "Osage". By this time, the Osage had ceased using the area for hunting, and the European settlers began to establish farms. Upon establishment of Benton County on September 30, 1836, Osage was deemed a suitable site for the county seat , and the town square was established as the home of county government the following year. Osage was renamed Bentonville in honor of Thomas Hart Benton ,

7920-433: The area bypassed Bentonville, instead creating the nearby town of Rogers. So in 1883, a corporation called the Bentonville Railroad Company (a forerunner of the Arkansas and Oklahoma Railroad ) proceeded to link Rogers with Bentonville, about six miles. That line has changed hands over time, but remains in use. With good transportation available, the area established a vibrant apple industry, with Benton County becoming

8040-440: The ballot. His support ramped in subsequent elections; in 2020 balloting he appeared on 278 of the 397 ballots cast (70.0%), just 20 votes short. In 2021 balloting , announced on January 26, 2021, Schilling appeared on 71.1% of the ballots cast, again falling short of the 75% election threshold. The degree to which Schilling's "propensity for divisive statements" may have influenced voters has been discussed by media. Following

8160-420: The building and opened "Walton’s 5 and 10 Variety Store" on March 18, 1951. This single store eventually led to the creation of Walmart , the world's largest retailer, which still strongly influences the community today. The late twentieth and early twenty-first century has seen a dramatic reduction in the manufacturing sector in Bentonville, corresponding with an increase in tourism and entertainment focused on

8280-417: The city offer educational, recreational and outdoors opportunities to park visitors. The largest park surrounds Lake Bella Vista and includes a popular perimeter fitness trail and disc golf course. Memorial park features the Melvin Ford Aquatic Center as well as baseball, basketball, tennis, volleyball, skateboard, softball and soccer facilities. The four baseball fields at Merchants Baseball Park have hosted

8400-487: The city was 90.92% White , 0.88% Black or African American, 1.33% Native American, 2.40% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 2.68% from other races, and 1.76% from two or more races. 6.07% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. The 2005 Special Census reported 24,837 Whites/non-Hispanic whites (86.8%), 2,428 Hispanics of any race (8.5%), 1,135 Asians (4.0%), and 510 Blacks/African Americans (1.8%). There were 7,458 households, out of which 40.1% had children under

8520-405: The city's early history. Together, over 40 houses are listed as contributing properties. Preeminent individual residential listings within the historic districts include the Craig-Bryan House , Elliott House , James A. Rice House and the Rice House on "A" Street. Residential listing elsewhere in the city include the Peel Mansion Museum , Stroud House and Col. Young House . Also included in

8640-404: The city, the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 34.2% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 39,936, and the median income for

8760-641: The city. The city grew substantially in the 1990s; the 1990 population was 11,257 and the city is expected to reach 50,000 people by the year 2030. According to the US Census, Bentonville and surrounding communities in Benton County is second in growth for Arkansas and among the 100 fastest-growing counties in the United States. The population density was 928.9 inhabitants per square mile (358.7/km ). There were 7,924 housing units at an average density of 373.1 per square mile (144.1/km ). The racial makeup of

8880-415: The conclusion of the 2007 season. He sought to negotiate an extension to his current contract, but Red Sox executives announced that they would not negotiate with him until after the season, citing Schilling's age and physical condition as factors in their decision. Schilling went on to say he would become a free agent at the end of the season, for the first time in his career, and would not negotiate with

9000-419: The conflict between his professed views on "big government" and the studio's relationship with "big government". On November 1, 2012, Schilling was sued by the state in connection with the loan. Governor Lincoln Chafee said: "My message to Rhode Islanders is this: I know that you work hard for your paychecks, and for your tax dollars to be squandered is unacceptable. The Board's legal action was taken to rectify

9120-428: The culture of Bentonville in addition to the city's economy. Bentonville is home to a growing entrepreneurial scene, with co-working spaces and startup incubators being added quickly over the last 5 years. Bentonville's culture is a combination of a southern city, small town, global business hub, and the surrounding Northwest Arkansas metro. Bentonville shares many of the characteristics commonly given to Arkansas as

9240-427: The district containing Bentonville is Republican Sen. Bart Hester . Public elementary and secondary education in the majority of the city limits is provided by Bentonville Public Schools , leading to graduation at Bentonville High School or Bentonville West High School . Small portions of the city to the east are zoned to Rogers Public Schools . Haas Hall Academy and Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy are

9360-566: The entire Red Sox team was named Sports Illustrated 's 2004 Sportsmen of the Year, making Schilling only the second person to have won or shared that award twice. Schilling began 2005 on the disabled list due to recurrent ankle injuries. He returned on April 13 and made three starts before landing on the DL again. He returned in July as Boston's closer . He eventually returned to the starting rotation and continued to struggle. The Red Sox made it to

9480-633: The founder of Duracraft, was offered a leadership role at First Act, Inc. after selling his company; he accepted, thus establishing the company's leadership hierarchy. As a significant portion of First Act, Inc. leadership were previous Duracraft employees, there were no dedicated musicians. Instead, they relied on their experience with generic commodity-level small appliances. The company's products were divided into two lines, with very similar entries but sold toward different audiences. They were marketed through large retail chains, particularly Toys "R" Us and Target , as well as Amazon.com . First Act proper

9600-539: The guitars to life. The customized guitars were auctioned off at a "Hot Stove Cool Music" concert fund-raiser at Fenway Park. The two guitars raised a total of $ 12,000 for Theo Epstein 's charity. In 2007, First Act introduced a Paul Westerberg signature guitar called the PW58, featuring a plaid pickguard and a custom body shape designed in the Studio for Artists facility. First Act partnered with automaker Volkswagen for

9720-539: The highest ratio of strikeouts to walks of any pitcher with at least 3,000 strikeouts, and is one of four pitchers to reach the 3,000-K milestone before reaching 1,000 career walks. The other three who accomplished this feat are Fergie Jenkins , Greg Maddux , and former Boston Red Sox ace and teammate Pedro Martínez . In January 2007, Schilling announced on the Dennis and Callahan show that after talking with his family he had changed his mind, and did not want to retire at

9840-514: The leading apple producing county in the nation in 1901. In May 1922, the first Ku Klux Klan chapter was opened in Bentonville. By 1923, there was documentation of at least 162 men who were members of the Klan. Most of the town's most prominent citizens were charter members of the Klan chapters, including mayor Lee Seamster , his successor Tom Curt, the Benton County sheriff and several deputies, and Circuit Judge William A. Dickson, as well as half of

9960-506: The mayor also allocates duties to city employees. Mayors serve four-year terms and can serve unlimited terms. The city council is the unicameral legislative body of the city, consisting of eight members. The council's duties include balancing the city's budget and passing ordinances. The body also controls the representatives of specialized city commissions underneath their jurisdiction. Members are elected at-large with no term limits and represent individual wards. Council members must live in

10080-540: The name BlueFlame Technologies. The company received criticism from music educators who claimed that First Act band instruments, targeted at beginning students, were of low quality, often irreparable, and that replacement parts were difficult to acquire. In 2003, First Act sued the music retailer Brook Mays for false advertising after the retailer distributed marketing materials to school band directors that criticized First Act's products as "instrument-shaped objects", which induced returns of First Act products. First Act

10200-616: The natural setting and outdoor opportunities of the area as well as the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art , which opened in 2011. This has resulted in Bentonville being the fastest growing city in Arkansas, and the larger Northwest Arkansas area one of the fastest growing in the United States. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 31.5 square miles (81.6 km ), of which 31.3 square miles (81.0 km )

10320-505: The pennant and make their first World Series appearance since 1986. Schilling pitched (and won) Game 2 of the 2004 World Series for the Red Sox against the St. Louis Cardinals . In both series, he had to have the tendon in his right ankle stabilized repeatedly, in what has become known as the Schilling tendon procedure , after the tendon sheath was torn during his Game 1 ALDS appearance against

10440-497: The playoffs, but were swept by the Chicago White Sox in three games. For the 2006 season, Schilling was said to be healthy. He began the season 4–0 with a 1.61 ERA. He finished the year with a 15–7 record and 198 strikeouts, with a respectable 3.97 ERA. On May 27, he earned his 200th career win, the 104th major league pitcher to accomplish the feat. On August 30, Schilling collected his 3,000th strikeout . Schilling has

10560-520: The project. The new game was developed under the code-name Copernicus. A single-player RPG set in the same setting, titled Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning , was released by 38 Studios in February 2012. Executives from 38 Studios introduced the game at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con . In July 2010, the Rhode Island Board of Economic Development approved a $ 75 million guaranteed loan to 38 Studios. 38 Studios promised to bring 450 jobs to

10680-480: The reason for the suspension. Schilling attracted further media scrutiny about tweets in which he showed support for lynching journalists and the January 6 U.S. Capitol attack . On September 25, 2023, Schilling attracted controversy when he reposted an anti-Semitic tweet that made references to on "Jews in leading roles" in government and society, the "Jewish Question", and Jews "dominating important sectors of

10800-407: The record since 1972. Schilling either led or tied for the Phillies leader in wins, complete games, shutouts, and ERA among starters each season from 1997 to 1999, averaging 16 wins per season over those three years despite the team never finishing the season with a winning record. Unhappy with the team's performance, he requested a trade to a more competitive team in 2000 and was subsequently dealt to

10920-414: The season, and I'm saying that now. But I would accept that offer." On June 7, 2007, Schilling came within one out of his first career no-hitter. Schilling gave up a two-out single to Oakland 's Shannon Stewart , who lined a 95-mph fastball to right field for the A's only hit. Schilling followed up his one-hitter with two poor starts and was sent back to Boston on June 20 for an MRI on his shoulder and

11040-473: The seat left vacant by the death of Senator Ted Kennedy . He ruled out a run during his September 24, 2009, appearance on sports radio talk show Dennis and Callahan . In 2009, Schilling endorsed Scott Brown for the seat. During the campaign, Martha Coakley , the Democratic candidate, called Schilling a Yankee fan. Coakley was ridiculed for the comment; critics said it showed she was out of touch with

11160-474: The six-game series, Schilling's 1.69 ERA and 19 strikeouts (including the first 5 Braves hitters of Game 1, an NLCS record) were enough to earn him the 1993 NLCS Most Valuable Player Award. The Phillies went on to face the defending world champion Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series . After losing Game 1, he pitched brilliantly in his next start. With the Phillies facing elimination the day after losing

11280-478: The sixth and seventh innings. He combined his endurance with pinpoint control, especially on his fastball. Schilling's "out" pitch was a split-finger fastball , which he generally located beneath the strike zone (resulting in many swinging strikeouts). He also possessed an above-average changeup , an effective slider , and mixed in an occasional curveball , though he mainly alternated between his fastball and splitter. Though his velocity decreased in later years (to

11400-430: The sound systems of Volkswagens. The GarageMaster model featured a battery-powered on-board preamp , knobs decorated with the "VW" logo, pickguards matching the vehicle's color, a metal plate inscribed with the corresponding vehicle's VIN , and could be plugged directly into the vehicles' audio systems using a minijack cable. In 2010, a video game division of First Act, Seven45 Studios , released Power Gig: Rise of

11520-465: The state by the end of 2012. In May 2012, 38 Studios defaulted on its loan from the state of Rhode Island and failed to meet payroll obligations to its employees. 38 Studios and its subsidiary, Big Huge Games , then laid off their staffs with a mass email. Some of the laid-off employees may have had second mortgages , because the company had not actually sold homes for them as part of a relocation package. Some have accused Schilling of hypocrisy based on

11640-598: The state of Rhode Island $ 61 million. He considers his family's native Pittsburgh metro area to be home and is a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers . Until 2013, Schilling lived in Medfield, Massachusetts , in Drew Bledsoe 's former home. In late 2013, Schilling's house in Massachusetts was listed for sale at $ 3 million. Various personal belongings, including a golf cart, were also listed. He

11760-509: The subject", but it remains unclear what other motivation is behind the act, since the conversation between Schilling and Law reportedly "never really turned hostile", with many reading the details feeling that his suspension was "ridiculous". Schilling's account was not suspended, and he continued to tweet. Returning to Twitter after the ban expired, Law's first tweet " Eppur si muove " ("And yet it moves") made clear that Schilling's complaints about his posts contradicting his argument were in fact

11880-532: The supplier community. Bentonville, and the recently opened Bentonville West (located in Centerton) High Schools, have programs to assist the sizable transient student population, including international students, for those who have recently relocated to the area. Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is a $ 450 million museum of American Art designed by architect Moshe Safdie located within walking distance of downtown Bentonville. The museum

12000-580: The team in wins (14), ERA (2.35), strikeouts (147) and shutouts (4) in his first season with them in 1992. During the Phillies' pennant run in 1993, Schilling went 16–7 with a 4.02 ERA and 186 strikeouts . Schilling led the Phillies to an upset against the two-time defending National League champion Atlanta Braves in the National League Championship Series . Although he received no decisions during his two appearances in

12120-551: The telecasts for most of the season. On September 14, 2014, Schilling returned to the Sunday Night Baseball booth as the Yankees played the Baltimore Orioles . On August 25, 2015, ESPN.com suspended Schilling's coverage of the ongoing Little League World Series and Sunday Night Baseball after he posted a Twitter meme that compared Muslim Jihadism and German Nazis , "the math is staggering when you get to

12240-413: The trade deadline. Schilling allowed three runs in seven innings as the starter in a 4–3 win over the Red Sox in his MLB debut at Memorial Stadium on September 7, 1988. Orioles manager Frank Robinson said of Schilling's performance, "He showed he doesn't get rattled out there." He was the losing pitcher in each of his remaining three starts of 1988 , including a season-ending 9–3 defeat to

12360-509: The trail, which passes through Compton Gardens on its way to the museum's southeast entrance. After passing by an overlook where trail users can view the museum from a bluff, the Crystal Bridges Trail connects to the museum's 3-mile (4.8 km) trail system. The city also has several trails connecting main streets, parks and neighborhoods throughout the city. Bentonville also boasts a cricket league with 18 teams. Bentonville

12480-451: The true [number]s". Schilling deleted and apologized for the controversial tweet the same day. Schilling was also suspended from the next Sunday night game. On September 3, 2015, ESPN announced his suspension would cover all remaining 2015 Sunday Night Baseball games as well as its 2015 MLB playoff coverage. On April 20, 2016, ESPN announced that they had fired Schilling after he shared an "anti- transgender " Facebook post, saying, "ESPN

12600-560: The two public charter schools . Thaden School opened in 2017 and is the first independent high school in the city. Bentonville Adventist School, associated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church , provides education services for kindergarten through eighth grade. Curt Schilling Curtis Montague Schilling (born November 14, 1966) is an American former Major League Baseball right handed pitcher and commentator for media outlet BlazeTV . He helped lead

12720-464: The ward they represent. The current mayor is Stephanie Orman, first elected in 2018. Prior to becoming mayor, Orman served as a member of the City Council as well as serving in and leading several non-profit organizations. Citizen input is welcomed through the use of various specialized groups. Although some positions are appointed by the mayor, many consist of volunteers. Requirements include

12840-405: The world's largest retailer. It is one of the four main cities in the three-county Northwest Arkansas Metropolitan Statistical Area , which is ranked 105th in terms of population in the United States with 546,725 residents in 2020, according to the United States Census Bureau . The city itself had a population of 54,164 at the 2020 Census , an increase of 53% from the 2010 Census . Bentonville

12960-486: Was 1–0 in that World Series with a 1.69 ERA and 26 strikeouts in 21 innings, though he also allowed a go-ahead home run in the 8th inning of Game Seven. He shared the 2001 World Series MVP Award with teammate Randy Johnson (who relieved Schilling in Game Seven and got the win after the Diamondbacks' dramatic ninth-inning comeback). Schilling and Johnson also shared Sports Illustrated magazine's 2001 " Sportsmen of

13080-481: Was a cricket game played between PepsiCo and Walmart, spectated by their respective chief executives Indra Nooyi and Doug McMillon , chronicled in an article in The Wall Street Journal describing the complex Bentonville culture. The game was played on a baseball field in Bentonville not well suited for typical cricket, so the players adopted new rules. The city has a league with 18 teams and

13200-767: Was a real-world storefront at 745 Boylston Street, Boston, offering various First Act Custom, Limited Edition, SFA Edition, and First Act series electric and acoustic guitars, and accessories. Customers could play the guitars, watch a luthier crafting custom guitars, see a live show, or have their guitar serviced. In 2011, the First Act website claimed endorsements from 136 guitar players, including Brad Whitford ( Aerosmith ), Rusty Anderson ( Paul McCartney ), Matt Pike ( High on Fire ), Lyn-Z ( Mindless Self Indulgence ), Brent Hinds and Bill Kelliher ( Mastodon ), Nick Zinner ( Yeah Yeah Yeahs ), Al Berry ( Avril Lavigne ), Nick McCarthy ( Franz Ferdinand ), Lee Malia ( Bring Me

13320-527: Was a staging point for the Confederate army prior to the Battle of Pea Ridge , fought about 12 miles (19 km) northeast of town, and the town saw a brief skirmish just prior to the battle. The city began to rebuild about a decade after incorporation on April 3, 1873, with many of these Reconstruction Era buildings today serving as the oldest structures in Bentonville. The first railroad line into

13440-524: Was also a series of plastic microphone-like products, largely with sounds and graphics licensed from Disney , including Nickelodeon , DreamWorks , and Marvel properties. More recently, to maximize the ukulele fad, a series of Disney-graphic instruments (albeit marketed as "mini guitars") was released, such as the AV285 Avengers uke. An ambitious series of projects and products was eliminated after First Act's 2012 peak. First Act Guitar Studio

13560-453: Was awarded $ 16.7 million to compensate for lost profits, a judgment that effectively bankrupted Brook Mays. Bentonville, Arkansas Bentonville is the ninth-most populous city in the US state of Arkansas , and the county seat of Benton County . The city is centrally located in the county with Rogers adjacent to the east. The city is the birthplace and headquarters of Walmart ,

13680-498: Was fired for being a conservative." Schilling campaigned for President George W. Bush in 2004, while several members of the ownership of the Red Sox campaigned for the Democratic challenger, Senator John Kerry . Schilling said he was encouraged to run for Kerry's seat in the U.S. Senate in 2008 as a Republican. Schilling was quoted in The Boston Globe as saying that he intended to pitch in 2008, which would preclude

13800-454: Was for sale and lightening its payroll by going with younger, inexpensive players. Schilling was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies for pitcher Jason Grimsley on April 2, 1992. After having struggled with the Orioles and Astros, Schilling was given the chance to pitch and start with the Philadelphia Phillies on a regular basis and flourished as the ace of the Phillies staff, leading

13920-565: Was founded by Alice Walton in 2011 and contains many masterpieces from all eras of American art, including many works from Walton's private collection. Other points of interest include: Beginning in 2015, the Bentonville Film Festival has been held annually the first week of May in Downtown Bentonville. Over 85,000 attendees take part in this week-long event. Bentonville contains over 30 listings on

14040-566: Was placed on the disabled list. He returned from the disabled list on August 6, pitching at least six innings in each of his nine starts following the All-Star break . Schilling continued his career postseason success in 2007, throwing seven shutout innings in a 9–1 victory over the Angels in the ALDS , wrapping up a three-game sweep for Boston. However, he did not fare as well pitching in Game 2 of

14160-557: Was selected to the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2012. On August 2, 2013, Schilling was inducted into the Philadelphia Phillies Wall of Fame. Having last pitched in 2007, Schilling became eligible for election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame with the 2013 ballot , when he received 38.8% of the vote, well short of the 75% required for induction, but well above the 5% required to remain on

14280-628: Was shaped toward inexpensive "beginner" instruments intended for children and adults. The small range was primarily a basic three-piece drum kit , a soprano ukulele , three dynamic-type microphones , and five guitars, both full-size (acoustic and electric) and short-scale (marketed both as "sized for kids" and as a travel guitar ). Paralleling this line was First Act Discovery (sometimes just Discovery ), musical products for children ages 3 to 9. This line included acoustic guitars, ukuleles, drums, electronic percussion pads, tambourines, recorders, keyboards, and electronic button-controlled "guitars." There

14400-461: Was traded to the Diamondbacks on July 26, 2000, for first baseman Travis Lee and pitchers Vicente Padilla , Omar Daal , and Nelson Figueroa . With Arizona, he went 22–6 with a 2.98 ERA in 2001, leading the majors in wins and innings pitched. He also went 4–0 with a 1.12 ERA in the playoffs. In the 2001 World Series , the Diamondbacks beat the New York Yankees in seven games. Schilling

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