Local coverage since 1951 Mount Ida participates in the Spa City MONTGOMERY Shootout COUNTY NEWS Page 4 USPS 361 - 700 • 75¢ • Vol. 68 • Issue 1 • Thursday, January 3, 2019 • 1 Section • 8 Pages • Published in Mount Ida, Arkansas Symbol of freedom takes flight from atop Hickory Nut Mountain wildlife, nursing them back to health and Local animal rescuer then releasing them back into the wild. releases 100th bald eagle The Arkansas Native Plant and Wild- life Center located in Mena is the heart of back into the wild atop his work with local wildlife. He joked at the release that if it walks, crawls, or flies Hickory Nut Mountain he has probably had one in his home. The bald eagle released December 22 DEWAYNE HOLLOWAY was the 100th bald eagle he has rescued [email protected] and released and is the 150th eagle. As a MONTGOMERY COUNTY - Hickory certified falconer he is able to care for birds Nut Mountain Vista became a place of of prey, such as the bald eagle, with a keen freedom for a symbol of American Free- understanding of their needs. dom thanks to Tommy Young and the Ar- The eagle released recently on Hickory kansas Native Plant and Wildlife Center. Nut Mountain was estimated to be be- Tommy and friends gathered atop tween 50 and 60 years old. Young stated Hickory Nut Mountain at the vista point that he was a little small for a male, but DEWAYNE HOLLOWAY | Montgomery County News Saturday, December 22, to release a bald he was convinced a bird as old as this one The bald eagle released by Tommy Young atop Hickory Nut Mountain spreads its wings as it soars over Lake Ouachita. It had been rescued by Young after being hit by a car in Lafayette County. eagle he had helped recover from injuries had a nest to get back to where it would suffered in October. probably help bring two to three chicks ory Nut Mountain with a huge crowd in Releases are made possible by dona- The bald eagle was rescued in Lafay- into the world in the spring. attendance. He stated that the releases are tions and sponsorships from people and ette County after it had been hit by a car. The bird was released from atop Hick- the only opportunity he has to share his businesses. The Arkansas Native Plant Young stated that when he arrived the rescued animals with the public. He has & Wildlife Center is run and operated eagle had a crushed pelvis and the ball done more than 80,000 releases of a vari- solely on donations and sponsorships from had fallen out of the hip socket. He then ety of wildlife over his 30 plus year career. kind-hearted people who want to make a had to act quickly. He explained that a Joyce Tinsley sang a hymn for the bald difference. Your donation in any amount bird’s bones heal in approximately seven eagle. Lee Standing Bear Moore was on is greatly appreciated. days, so a quick response is necessary for hand to say a prayer for the regal bird All donations are tax-deductible. the bird’s health and well being. prior to its release and played drums for Checks are to be made payable to Arkansas He created a metal plate to hold the the bird as well. Native Plant & Wildlife Center. bones together to secure the ball on the The release happened quickly and as the Donations may be mailed to: end of the eagle’s leg in place so it would bird flew out over Lake Ouachita sounds Arkansas Native Plant & Wildlife heal. of camera shutters filled the air. It soared Center This is not the first time he has per- high, circling the water as it stretched its Tommy Young, Director formed such a unique surgery. Holding wings for the first time in three months. P.O. Box 1881 degrees in ornithology and wildlife medi- Tommy Young carries the bald eagle he released This was the first time for a bald eagle Mena, Arkansas 71953 cine, Young is one of the most qualified through the crowd and to the edge of the vista point at the top of Hickory Nut Mountain. This release at Hickory Nut Mountain Vista, but For more information visit them on people in this region to perform such a marks the 100th bald eagle release Young has Young said he would be back. He cited the Facebook, or online at http://arkan- procedure. done in the past 33 years. open area sitting atop the mountain and sasnativeplantandwildlifecenter.org/ He has spent the past 33 years rescuing Photo by Dewayne Holloway the view of the birds it provides. index. Quik Sak to unveil new deli Friday DEWAYNE HOLLOWAY “I just can’t serve gravy from a bag.” He [email protected] said. MOUNT IDA - The Quik Sak Store in Once breakfast is done they will be shift- Mount Ida will be unveiling their new deli ing their menu to lunch and dinner. Their counter Friday, January 4 with free samples daily menu will feature pretty much every- available until the supplies run out. thing you would expect from a convenience Owners Paul and Karen Childress have store deli. been working for some time to bring freshly Never satisfied with what they have, the prepared food items to their customers. Af- Childress’s are already looking to expand to ter batting around several ideas they have pizza and other items. settled on a traditional deli setting. While you wait for what is to come don’t Although the idea is widely used, the miss the open house and grand opening of crew at Quik Sak are working hard to their deli Friday, January 4, at the Quik Sak set themselves apart from the everyone Store. The free samples will be prepared by else. a vendor representative and will be given Paul stated that they will have a break- away as long as supplies allow. fast menu that will feature all the familiar They plan on opening the deli around breakfast items and will include homemade 11 a.m. so make plans to come by and see gravy. what’s new at the Quik Sak. Local teacher brings rural perspective to regional CTE conference DEWAYNE HOLLOWAY Arkansas made him a prime candidate for [email protected] the regional conference held in Atlanta De- A need for a better understanding of a cember 11-13. federal funding program has given a Caddo At the conference he was part of a group Hills teacher a unique opportunity to bring from Arkansas who worked to develop a a rural perspective to the table at a recent statewide CTE plan that will work within regional leadership forum. the Perkins 5 guidelines. He joined the direc- Justin Neel, a career and technical edu- tor of Arkansas Department of Education cation (CTE) teacher at Caddo Hills, was along with various staff members as they recently selected to participate in the South- worked to develop a state plan for Arkansas DEWAYNE HOLLOWAY | Montgomery County News ern Regional Education Board conference in relation to Perkins 5. Taylor Allen (2) draws a foul as she flies in for a lay up last Thursday as Caddo Hills faces Prescott in the first round of the Larry Ray Memorial Tournament held in Jessieville. The regarding the new Perkins 5 Act. He shared that he believes Arkansas is in Neel explained that the Perkins Act is a Lady Lions finished third in the tournament with a win over Jessieville Saturday. See page a really unique point in the process thanks 2 for game recaps and more photos. vital part of the CTE programs in second- to the recent passing of “Every Student ary education across the country. Perkins Succeeds Act” and “Workforce Innovation provides funding for local CTE programs Opportunities Act” along with Perkins 5. and helps set the tone for what schools are “Passage of these three acts is setting us Children’s classes to resume able to do. He stated that Perkins had not up for some very beautiful things if we can been reauthorized since 2006. As a result all get on the same page.” He stated. at Ouachita Artists Gallery schools were working off of plans that didn’t The recent announcement made by Art Lessons for Children of all ages classes to enhance her skills. include current technology and educational Governor Asa Hutchinson that all state will resume January 12, 2019 (Satur- She has taught children’s classes at opportunities not available when it was education departments will be consolidated days) 10:30 to 11:30 am at Ouachita Cordovan Art School in Round Rock, authorized 12 years ago. provides opportunities for cooperation Artists Gallery Texas. Earlier this year Congress authorized among state entities. Each department A$3 per student fee will be charged Students can expect to complete an what is known as Perkins 5, an updated brings different skills and strengths to the per student with materials provided assortment of projects including draw- version of the Perkins Act. Neel has been table. Neel stated that one of the strengths and will be taught by Jennifer Peter- ing, painting, and sculpture. Students a member of the Association of Career and CTE brings to the new department of edu- son. will be exposed to art history and a Technical Education (ACTE) Arkansas cation umbrella is their connection to the Peterson, originally a crafter and myriad of art styles. Division for the past five years. As a mem- communities they serve.