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Summitt leads Mount Ida to second place finish

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Summitt leads Mount Ida to second place finish

DEWAYNE HOLLOWAY|dewayne@mcnews.online
GLENWOOD – Gracie Summitt took home top golfer honors while leading the Mount Ida Lady Lions to a runners-up finishin the Golf District Tournament held Monday, September 19, at the Glenwood Country Club. Karter Rowton finished with the second best score on the boys’ side as the Lions also finished runners-up.

Gracie Summitt was the top female scorer in the 4-1A District Golf Tournament held Monday, August 19, at the Glenwood Country Club. – Submitted Photo

The girls played a nine hole match on the back nine of the course. Gracie Summitt led all female golfers with a nine hole score of 55. She finished one stroke under Ashton Turner of Kirby who shot a 56. Kylee Crump of Kirby shot a 58.
Keira Ray shot a 63 to finish in fourth, followed by Tracy Efird of Mount Ida with a 66. Lauren Fortner of Kirby shot a 69 and Mikayla Ellison shot a 75.
Team scores are based on the top three golfers. Their nine hole score is doubled and added for a total. Kirby edged out the Lady Lions with a score of 366 to 268 to win the District Title.
Taylor took the District title in the boys division with a strong 18 hole performance. They had two players shoot under 90 for the day to win with a team score of 263. Mason Lindsey shot a 78, followed by Jack Waller who shot an 86 and Wesley Alexander with a score of 99.
Lindsey won the tournament on the front nine with a score of 37. He shot a 41 on the back nine. Waller shot a 43 on both halves of the course while Alexander shot a 49 on the first nine and a 50 on the second half of the course.
Mount Ida finished in second place with a team score of 281. Karter Rowton led the Lion effort with a score of 82. This was good enough for second best in the match. Rowton ended the front nine with a 42 and finished strong on the back nine with a score of 40. Karter fought through a rib injury suffered Friday night while playing football to finish second overall in the tournament.
Lane Nolen recorded the second best score for the Lions with a 99. He shot a 50 on the front nine and a 49 on the second half of the course.
Cain McCullough was close behind with a 100. He shot a 49 on the front half of the course and a 51 on the back nine.
Ty Spier was the fourth member of the Mount Ida team to compete in the district tournament. He shot a 77 on the front nine and a 79 on the back nine for a total of 156.
Kirby finished in third place with a team score of 315.
Jake Swanson was the top golfer for the Trojans with a score of 103. He shot a 56 on the front nine and a 47 on the back nine.
Luke Baker and Landon Whisenhunt each shot a 106. Bake was the better golfer on the front nine shooting a 52 compared to Whisenhunt’s 55. However, Whisenhunt tied things up on the back nine, outshooting Baker 47 to 54.
Asher Glaspool shot a 62 on the front nine and a 52 on the back nine to finish the match at 114.
Mineral Springs rounded out the competition in fourth place with a score of 455.
Jace Amerson shot a 126, followed by Keithan Smith at 164 and Wyatt Pilgreen who shot a 165.
Amerson got off to a slow start with a 71 on the front nine, but finished strong with a score of 55 on the back nine. Smith shot an 81 on the front nine and 83 on the second half of the course. Pilgreen shot an 84 on the front nine and 81 on the back nine.

The Mount Ida Girls Golf team finished runners-up in 4-1A District Golf Tournament held Monday, August 19, at Glenwood Country Club. – Submitted Photo
The Mount Ida Boys Golf team finished runners-up in 4-1A District Golf Tournament held Monday, August 19, at Glenwood Country Club. – Submitted Photo

Three Rivers Heritage Festival debuts this weekend

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Three Rivers Heritage Festival debuts this weekend

DEWAYNE HOLLOWAY|dewayne@mcnews.online
MOUNT IDA – A new era begins for the Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce this weekend with the inaugural Three Rivers Heritage Festival to be held on the Montgomery County Courthouse Square.

Mike Mayberry and the Slowhands play Front Porch Stage
Mike Mayberry and the Slowhands headline Three Rivers Heritage Festival this year on the Front Porch Stage – Photo by Dewayne Holloway

The festival has endured several setbacks due to the COVID pandemic, but has prevailed. The festival will begin Friday, September 23 with vendors setting up between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on the courthouse square in Mount Ida. A wide variety of vendors will be on hand. Local school organizations will also be fundraising during the event.
Friday night will feature music on the Front Porch Stage beginning at 7 p.m.
Saturday will be filled with activities to include the Dub Clenney Memorial Car Show.
While car shows have long been a part of past festivals in Mount Ida, This year marks the first year for the Dub Clenney Memorial Car Show. Dub Clenney was a long time resident of Montgomery County who had a love for cars. He was a vital part of early car shows in Mount Ida. Organizers for this year’s event have chosen to honor his legacy by naming the new car show in his honor.
Registration for the car show will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, September 24, with judging to take place at 12 p.m. Awards will be presented at 2:30 p.m.
Applications for the car show are available at the Chamber office or you can call 870-867-2723 or 870-260-6140.
The first 25 entrants will receive a goody bag and the first 50 will receive a dash plaque. There will be a trophy in each class, in addition there will be Dub’s Family Choice, Chamber of Commerce Choice, People’s Choice, Best Interior, Best Engine, Best Paint and Best Overall.
Entry fee is $30 and entries will be accepted up to the day of the show.
Saturday’s events will include a host of vendors with a variety of wares. Bouncy houses will also be available for the younger attendees.
Music will fill the air throughout the day with local musicians taking the stage from 12 p.m. until 3 p.m. Local artists will get a chance to perform before a live audience as they audition for a possible spot in next year’s Front Porch Stage schedule. All you need to bring is your voice and an instrument.
Anyone interested in participating can sign up on Facebook through messenger, or you can text (870) 867-7213.
Saturday night will feature the lyrical talents of Mike Mayberry and the Slowhands. Mike and his band have been a mainstay of the Front Porch Stage and Chamber Festivals in the past. The show will begin at 7 p.m. and is free to the public.
Festival and car show shirts will be available for purchase at the Chamber booth. Come by the Chamber booth for an opportunity to win some cash while learning about the rich heritage of Montgomery County’s natural beauty inclucing Lake Ouachita, and the Ouachita Mountains. You can also learn about the Caddo, Ouachita and Little Missouri Rivers. Montgomery County is also home to three IMBA Epic Trails, The Womble, Ouachita and LOViT Trails are among the best in the country for mountain biking and hiking.
You can also learn more about the Heritage House Museum and other great attractions in Montgomery County.
For more on the festival contact the Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce at (870) 867-2723. You can also find them on Facebook or online at www.mountidachamber.com

Jr Lions open conference play with a bang

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Jr Lions open conference play with a bang

DEWAYNE HOLLOWAY | dewayne@mcnews.online

MOUNT IDA – The Mount Ida Junior Lions open 3-2A Conference play in dominating fashion, shutting out the visiting Dierks Junior Outlaws 36-0.

A host of Junior Lions tackle a Junior Outlaw for a loss. – Photo by Dewayne Holloway

The Junior Lions dominated on both sides of the ball, holding Dierks to one first down while the Mount Ida offense scored at will in the first half.

Mount Ida’s offense took a couple drives to get going while the defense was firing on all cylinders from the opening drive. Mount Ida opened the game forcing a Dierks punt on fourth and 12 from the Outlaw 35. Mount Ida fumbled the first snap from scrimmage, but quickly regained possession on an interception by Tyler Mosher.

Beau Weston ran in every direction on a five play drive that went 51 yards. Weston scored on a second and short from the goal line with 4:11 left in the first quarter. The two-point conversion came up short and the Junior Lions held a six point lead.

Dakota Beechy dances along the sideline after a Dierks punt. – Photo by Dewayne Holloway

Dakota Beechy set up a short field for the Junior Lions on a long punt return to the Dierks 25 yard line. Jackson White got the call on the first play from scrimmage and he went to the house for a score. Weston ran in the two-point conversion and the Lions led 14-0 with 1:44 to go in the first quarter.

White scored on defense at the 24 second mark on a pick-six interception. the two point conversion failed and the Junior Lions were up 20-0.

The Lions scored twice in the second quarter to enact the sportsmanship rule before the half. Kaceston Phimvongsa ran one in from 26 yards out and Weston scored on a one yard run with 2:48 to go in the half. The final score was set up by a Dakota Beechy interception that was inches short of a pick-six.

Coach Mike White turned to the second string in the second half as the clock ran to victory.

The Junior Lions earned their first win of the season and open conference play with a win.

They will host Horatio next week.

The JV Junior Lions had a couple chances but continue to search for their first win. They fell to Dierks 6-0.

See next week’s issue of the Montgomery County News for more highlights and statistics from the game.

JV action – Photo by Dewayne Holloway
JV action – Photo by Dewayne Holloway

Mount Ida pride shines in battle of the Lions

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Mount Ida pride shines in battle of the Lions

DEWAYNE HOLLOWAY|dewayne@mcnews.online

MOUNT IDA – Any doubts harbored by Mount Ida fans after last week’s second half performance was put to rest tonight as the Mount Ida Lions ran away with a 35-0 victory over the visiting Jessieville Lions.

Mount Ida scored on three of their first four possessions to take a 21-0 lead in the first half and added 14 points in the second half to invoke the sportsmanship rule at the end of the third quarter.

Mount Ida opened the game with a 14 play drive that traversed 80 yards for the first score of the night. Mount Ida stayed on the ground for 12 plays, alternating between Jacob Woodfield and Drayton Standridge with a run by Lane Nolen mixed in. 

Coach Mike White stepped out of his comfort zone and threw back-to-back passes, scoring on a 15 yard pass to Ashton Humphries. Chandler Perkins PAT was good and the Home Lions led 7-0 with 6:42 to go in the first quarter.

Ben Woodfield recorded an interception to set up the next Mount Ida scoring drive. It took 13 plays but Mount Ida found the endzone again. This time on a goal line run by Standridge with three seconds left in the opening quarter. The PAT was good and the lead was 14-0.

Mount Ida’s third score of the half came with 54 seconds left in the first half. Karter Rowton connected with Nolen on a 24 yard pass for a touchdown. Perkins’ PAT was good and the Lions of Mount Ida carried a 21-0 lead into the half.

Jessieville opened the second half with back to back first downs before the Mount Ida defense forced a turnover on downs.

The Mount Ida Lions drove the ball 71 yards to score on a three yard run by Standridge. The PAT was good and the lead sat at 28 with 4:10 to go in the third quarter.

Mount Ida’s final score came at the 29 second mark of the third quarter. Jacob Woodfield trotted in from a yard out for the score. Perkins’ PAT was right through the uprights to start a running clock by way of the sportsmanship rule.

Mount Ida will travel to Lavaca next week to face the Golden Arrows on Friday, September 16. Kick off will be at 7 p.m.

See next week’s issue of the Montgomery County News for a full recap and stats from the game.

 

Arkansas Tobacco Education Initiative Offers Resources for Teens and Adults to Quit Tobacco for Good

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Arkansas Tobacco Education Initiative Offers Resources for Teens and Adults to Quit Tobacco for Good

LITTLE ROCK – (September 8, 2022) – Today, the Arkansas Tobacco Education Initiative, which is managed by the American Lung Association in Arkansas, announced several resources available to help teens and adults quit smoking and vaping.

The Arkansas Tobacco Education Initiative was formed to improve the health of all Arkansans by using evidence-based strategies through program initiatives, promotion of cessation services and recommendations of smokefree policies; to reduce the use of all tobacco products, including electronic nicotine delivery systems, within Arkansas.  

The organization offers many resources, training and guidance for residents and healthcare providers, including:

  1. Resources to Help Adults Quit Smoking:The program works with the Arkansas Department of Health to offer free resources and educational programs for people who are ready to quit tobacco for good. Call 833-283-WELL or visit org for help with quitting tobacco or managing diabetes and high blood pressure.
  2. Resources to Help Teens Quit Tobacco: Not On Tobacco (NOT) is a tobacco cessation program designed with teenagers in mind. It takes a holistic approach with each session using different interactive learning strategies based on Social Cognitive Theory of behavior change. This encourages a voluntary change for youth ages 14 to 19.
  3. COPD Conference: Each year,the American Lung Association, in partnership with the Arkansas Department of Health, hosts educational sessions for health professionals on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management, the Gold Guidelines, vaccinations, and the medications to treat it amidst the current COVID-19 pandemic. The conference is free and CEUs are available for healthcare professionals. 
  4. Vaping Webinars: With youth vaping and nicotine use on the rise, the American Lung Association and the Arkansas Tobacco Education Initiative will host two free virtual youth vaping webinars to address the health risks of youth vaping, how the tobacco industry targets youth, emerging trends, and provide cessation resources for schools.   The webinar in the fall is intended for school administrators, teachers, counselors, and school nurses and the webinar in the summer targets parents and caregivers to attend. Scholarships for NOT (Not On Tobacco) cessation training will be available to attendees.

For more information about the programs and resources offered by the Arkansas Tobacco Education Initiative, visit https://www.artei.org/.

 

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About the American Lung Association

The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research. The work of the American Lung Association is focused on four strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to champion clean air for all; to improve the quality of life for those with lung disease and their families; and to create a tobacco-free future. For more information about the American Lung Association, which has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and is a Gold-Level GuideStar Member, or to support the work it does, call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) or visit: Lung.org.

 

Apprenticeship Programs Address Cybersecurity Deficit in Arkansas

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Apprenticeship Programs Address Cybersecurity Deficit in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas – The Office of Skills Development (OSD), the Arkansas Center for Data Sciences (ACDS), and Forge Institute are hosting the Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Employer Accelerator on Wednesday, September 14th at 10AM to help Arkansas employers solve their challenge of hiring and retaining a talented cyber workforce. Registration for the virtual event is free.
Cyber threats grow daily, and the talent to combat them is not keeping up. It is estimated that the U.S. has over 700,000 open cybersecurity positions; over 4,000 of those are here in Arkansas. “For organizations to succeed in an environment where cyber threats are increasing, they need top cybersecurity talent,” says Cody Waits, Director of the Office of Skill Development. “Through Registered Apprenticeship Programs, we can grow that talent right here in Arkansas. It’s a ‘win’ for our economy, our communities, and every technology professional who wants to continue to call Arkansas ‘home.’”
The employer accelerator is a part of the 120-Day Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Sprint, a national campaign led by the U.S. Department of Labor in partnership with the White House and the U.S. Department of Commerce, and other federal agencies to encourage employers, industry associations, labor unions, and training providers to explore Registered Apprenticeship as a recruitment, training, and retention strategy.
“Registered Apprenticeships are changing the workforce landscape here in The Natural State – because they work,” says Bill Yoder, Executive Director of Arkansas Center for Data Sciences. “Over the past two-and-a-half years since its inception, ACDS has helped nearly 100 employers engage more than 400 apprentices in a variety of IT professions. And those numbers are rapidly growing. With the financial incentives, customized employee training, and project management services available through ACDS, many employers have discovered Registered Apprenticeship Programs to be the solution they were looking for.”
“Our adversaries have recruited and equipped skilled attackers who train daily to conduct their siege of fear, steal our intellectual property, violate our data privacy, or test their abilities on our critical infrastructure,” said Scott Anderson, the Executive Director of the Forge Institute. “To combat this evolving threat, we must ensure our people are equipped with the competencies needed to hold back this aggressive threat. The Forge Institute Academy trains IT and cyber defenders to better defend against cyber criminals and near peer nation-state aggressors through instructor-led, virtual training with extensive hands-on labs and curriculum built in partnership with industry.”
Leaders from across the state will share their experiences and insights into how employers can leverage Registered Apprenticeship Programs to help solve their cyber workforce challenges. Speakers include:
Office of Skills Development (OSD) – Cody Waits, Director and Mark McManus, Apprenticeship Expansion Coordinator
Arkansas Center for Data Sciences (ACDS) – Bill Yoder, Executive Director and Lonnie Emard, Apprenticeship Director
Forge Institute – Scott Anderson, Executive Director
Arvest Bank – Jim Cole, CIO
Walmart – Brynt Parmeter, Senior Director, Non-Traditional Talent
Arkansas Division of Information Systems – Jonathan Askins, Director
U.S. Department of Labor – Manny Lamarre, Senior Advisor
National Institute for Cybersecurity Education (NICE), NIST – Marian Merritt, Deputy Director
About the Office of Skills Development
The Office of Skills Development (OSD), a division of the Arkansas Department of Commerce, is the state agency responsible for the oversight, expansion, and funding of Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs and Secondary Career Centers throughout the state. OSD also supports Arkansas businesses by awarding workforce development grants. OSD strategically invests in all levels of the Arkansas workforce, from students to incumbent workers, by raising education and skill levels, meeting the needs of companies operating in Arkansas, balancing workforce and employer interests, leading to greater economic achievement for workers and companies. Learn more at arkansasosd.com.
About ACDS
The Arkansas Center for Data Sciences is dedicated to growing the state’s IT economy by fostering collaboration, establishing critical partnerships, and developing talent in high-demand, high-growth areas such as software development, data analytics and cybersecurity. ACDS was created as a result of Governor Hutchinson’s Blue Ribbon Commission and has quickly established programs in central and northwest Arkansas.
ACDS works with key partners including: Arkansas Office of Skills Development, Division of Workforce Service, Arkansas Economic Development Commission, Forge Institute, Xpanxion Technology, Pluralsight, Arkansas Academy of Computing, University of
Arkansas Global Campus, Newport Economic Development Commission, ASU Newport, SEARK Community College, Arkansas Local Workforce Boards, Shorter College, and others. Learn more at acds.co.
About Forge Institute
Forge Institute is the Nation’s leader in advancing cyber capabilities through innovative partnerships across the public and private sectors. Our mantra, “Forever One Step Ahead,” is our reminder to remain vigilant, updated, and innovative against an enemy that seeks nothing less than the permanent disruption of our way of life. Forge Institute’s portfolio includes the Emerging Threat Center, The Forge Academy, The Forge Fellowship, and Innovation Labs, which explore industry and federally funded projects with our research partners. For more information, visit the Forge Institute at: forge.institute

The Three Rivers Heritage Festival begins After A 2 Year Covid Hiatus

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The Three Rivers Heritage Festival begins After A 2 Year Covid Hiatus

On Friday and Saturday, Sept 23rd & 24th, the Mt. Ida Area Chamber of Commerce brings you a great hometown festival that will begin at 9am at the Old Courthouse Square in downtown Mt. Ida. This free event will be a delight for young and old alike. Craft and Food Vendors, Bouncy House Area for the kiddos, LIVE Music on both nights from 7-10pm on The Front Porch Stage featuring Montgomery County’s own Mike Mayberry with his band The Slow Hands on Saturday. The Dub Clenney Memorial Car show will be hosted on Saturday with registration beginning at 9am, judging at 1pm and awards at 2:30pm. More details coming up in next week’s paper! Contact the Mt. Ida Area Chamber for more information. If you’d like to be involved in the community and promote Montgomery County and all that our beautiful area has to offer, please call 870-867-2723, or stop by the Chamber office.
If you or your business would like to sponsor an area of the festival call Jeannie at 870-260-6140.

SerfSafe food manager certification class set for September 21-23

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SerfSafe food manager certification class set for September 21-23

GLENWOOD — The Pike County Extension Office will hold a ServSafe food manager certification class on Sept. 21-23 at the Banium Library and Learning Center in Glenwood.

The classes are designed both for first time certification as well as food managers with expiring certifications and are being held in conjunction with the Montgomery County Extension Office.

“ServSafe training and certification is the most widely recognized food safety certification,” said the extension’s flyer, noting the 4 steps to food safety are clean, separate, cook and chill.

Classes will be held from 8:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Sept. 21-22, with the exam being conducted on Sept. 23. The Bainum Library is located at 128 E. Broadway in Glenwood.

The cost of the class is $140 and includes the textbook and all related materials.

The deadline to register is Sept. 15. For more information or to register, please call (870) 285-2161.

Those that are in need of an interpreter are asked to inquire at the time of their registration.

COSL announces Montgomery County tax auction results

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COSL announces Montgomery County tax auction results

LITTLE ROCK – The recent auction of tax-delinquent properties in Montgomery County raised over $163,000, the Commissioner of State Lands announced.

The auction drew 40 bidders, who purchased 11 of the 12 available parcels for a total of $163,966.40 for county and state government.

The Land Commissioner’s office holds one auction in each county each year to return tax-delinquent property to active status. Since Covid-19 forced the cancellation of 2020 auctions and delayed 2021 auctions, this year’s auctions offer two years’ worth of properties.

“Just a small portion of property certified to our office goes to auction,” Commissioner Tommy Land said. “The vast majority of owners redeem their property by paying the delinquent taxes. Of course, we always prefer that property be redeemed, but it is vital that the parcels return to the county’s active tax rolls.”

The COSL office forwards taxes and interest to the county, whether that money is collected through redemption or sale.

“Last year, this office sent more than $16 million to school districts and county governments,” Land said. “Of that, $24,706.07 went to Montgomery County, helping fund everything from roads to schools.”

Property owners have 10 business days to redeem parcels that were sold at auction. This can be done online at www.cosl.org, using a credit or debit card, or owners can call 501-324-9422 to request a Petition to Redeem.

If a parcel is not redeemed within 10 business days of being auctioned, the COSL will issue a Limited Warranty Deed to the buyer.

Property that did not sell at the public auction will be available after 30 days and can be purchased through an online auction by viewing the Post-Auction Sales List at www.cosl.org.

Attorney General Alert: Youth Safety Resources Available for Teachers & Parents

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Attorney General Alert: Youth Safety Resources Available for Teachers & Parents

LITTLE ROCK –School has started and students are hard at work learning new routines, new skills and making friends along the way. From unsafe practices online to ill-informed choices, young Arkansans are increasingly at risk as they enter this new stage in life. Attorney General Rutledge is urging parents, teachers and guardians to learn more about how to protect their kids in their daily lives and online with free resources and trainings offered by the office.

“Protecting our children’s health and safety has been the single most important issue I have tackled since taking office,” said Attorney General Leslie Rutledge. “I encourage parents and educators to take advantage of our free resources and presentations so together we can continue to educate and protect our youth.”

The following free resources are available from the Attorney General’s office:

  1. 16 Apps Parents Should Know About
  2. Elementary School Internet Safety Coloring Book and Middle School Internet Safety Activity Books may be requested free of charge online here
  3. Tips for Parents to identify warning signs of and prevent cyberbullying
  4. Tips for Students to ensure online safety
  5. Child Identification Kit: Document medical, dental and other personal data for your records. Physical kits may be requested free of charge online here
  6. Youth Vaping Resources
  7. Commonsensemedia.org offers additional resources for parents and educators including reviews of movies, tv shows and video games
  8. Stopbullying.gov provides in depth articles, videos and tips for addressing bullying

Attorney General Leslie Rutledge routinely sends consumer warnings to prevent Arkansans from falling prey to scams, fraud and bad actors. Register to receive Attorney General Alerts here.

To request a presentation on internet safety or youth vaping, complete a speaker request form here.

 

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