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also serving Norman, Caddo Gap, Oden, Story and Montgomery County.
"Quartz Crystal Capital of the World"

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Results of the World Championship Crystal Dig 2008

Winners of the Points Competition

1^st Place	Number 4	Mark Leach from Oklahoma	*293.33 pts.**
2^nd Place	Number 11	Kim Selman from Texas	271.66 pts.
3^rd Place	Number 91	Lisa Guttery from Arkansas	218.65 pts.
4^th Place	Number 85	David Walker from South Dakota	218.32 pts.
5^th Place	Number 95	Dale Almond from Arkansas	218.32 pts.

Winners of the Clusters Competition

1^st Place	Number 84	Brent Hughes from Texas	*718.99 pts.**
2^nd Place	Number 4	Mark Leach from Oklahoma	686.66 pts.
3^rd Place	Number 28	Paul Brodovsky from Texas	666.65 pts.
4^th Place	Number 95	Dale Almond from Arkansas	363.32 pts.
5^th Place	Number 85	David Walker from South Dakota	333.32 pts.

* Both First Place Winners set all time points records
For more Crystal Dig Information and Pictures, just click link

WELL DONE TO THE WINNERS!
Hope to see all of you next year.

Some Sad news about one of our regular crystal diggers.
Brent Hughes, age 45, passed away and in his honor the chamber will be
awarding a trophy named "Brent Hughes".

Upcoming Events

Current Events

Mount Ida Area in the News

Good Ole Days & Car Show
May 23 & 24 2008
Memorial Day Weekend

World Championship Crystal Dig
October 8, 9 and 10, 2009.

Quartz, Quilt and Craft Festival
October 9, 10, 11, 2009.

Local Community Support Groups
Calendar of Events.

Relocation Information.

Mt Ida Chamber Information

Come Dig Your Own Crystals.
Crystal Information and Links

Quartz Crystals, Unique to Montgomery County.

Local Buildings for Rent.

Tucson winner was Vanet Wootten!

"Educational for Children"
A Must to do!

"Warm Hearts Humane Society"
(870) 490-0883 or 0884

Pictures from the Good Ole Days Celebration and Car Show Memorial Day Weekend 2007.

To View Pictures from the 2008 Crystal Dig Click HERE!

MOUNT IDA SCENIC TOURS

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAYS - TOUR FROM LAKE INTO MOUNT IDA AND STOP AT ALL THE CRYSTAL STORES

STOP AT THE COURTHOUSE SQUARE- LUNCH OR SEE ALL THE SHOPS +- 45 MINUTES. GET BACK ONTO THE BUS AND SEE OUR WONDERFUL HERITAGE HOUSE MUSEUM AND CRYSTAL SHOPS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF 270EAST GOING BACK

ASK FOR DETAILS AT RECEPTION WHEN YOU BOOK IN!

TO BOOK A TOUR PHONE 24 HRS IN ADVANCE (870) 867-4666 OR PHONE THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR MORE DETAILS AT (870) 867-2723 (Hrs 9-4 daily weekdays)

A detailed map of the pick-up points and route

Visit the Arkansas State Web Site for more information about our great state.

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