27^th annual John Huddleston Day prize winners announced

   Ages six and under:

      1^st - Peyton Shivers, Waxahachie, TX

      2^nd - Haylee Shivers, Waxahachie, TX

      3^rd - Caleb Humphrey, Delight, AR

   Ages seven through nine:

      1^st - Josh Kimble, Byhalia, MS

      2^nd - Denise Kimble, Byhalia, MS

      3^rd - Kobe Green, Magnolia, AR

   Ages ten through 12:

      1^st - Hannah Barragan, Murfreesboro, AR

      2^nd - Bailey Brown, Perryland, TX

   Ages six and under:

      1^st - Jace Flemming, St. Louis, MO

      2^nd - Josephus Clarke, Byhalia, MS

      3^rd - Leah Clover, Broken Arrow, OK

   Ages seven through nine:

      1^st - Syrina Finnie, Memphis, TN

      2^nd - Pierce McNett, Houston, TX

      3^rd - Tiffany Crisceone, Pittsburg, MO

   Ages ten through 12:

      1^st - Bailey Brown, Perryland, TX

      2^nd - Ande Terrell, Murfreesboro, AR

   1^st - Diana Stolarz, Murfreesboro, AR and John Nelson, Conway, AR

   2^nd - Jeremy and Jessica Gillingham, Alma, AR

   1^st - Damarcus Keener and Damaria Crockett, Magnolia, AR

   2^nd - Quentin and Anna Noah, Cape Girardeau, MO

   Ages six and under:

      1^st - Jo Jo Kimbel, Memphis, TN

      2^nd - Ava Shafer, Topeka, KS

      3^rd - Abbigail Fox, Bolivar, MO

   Ages seven through nine:

      1^st - Michael Arivett, Athens, AR

      2^nd - Joshua and Denise Kimble, Byhalia, MS; Talia Williams, Memphis, TN

      3^rd (tie) - Pierce McNett, Pearland, TX, and Mason Shafer, Conroe, TX

   Ages ten through 12:

      1^st - Tyesha Stanton, Monroe, LA

      2^nd - Laheetha Stanton, Monroe, LA

   Ages seven and under:

      1^st - Emalee Blizzard, Atlanta, TX, 8’ 4.5”

      2^nd - Dryden Snider, Huntington, TX, 7’ 7.5”

      3^rd - Haley Defatta, Bethany, LA, 6’ 8.5”

   Ages eight through 12:

      1^st - Hayden Gantner, Metairie, LA, 19’ 9”

      2^nd - Seth, 16’ 9”

      3^rd - Kelsey Steffek, Baton Rouge, LA, 16’ 3.5”

   Ages 13 and up:

      1^st - Jeremy Gillingham, Alma, AR, 30’ 11”

      2^nd - Jessica Gillingham, Alma AR, 23’ 10.5”

      3^rd - Mandy Stolarz, Little Rock, AR, 23’ 8”

  In addition, visitors redeemed 12 red-painted rocks found in the diamond search area for great prizes donated by area businesses:

   Gideon Barragan, Murfreesboro, AR

   Mindy Luck, Arlington, TX

   Ronnie Francis, Arkadelphia, AR

   Cameron Terwilliger, Mena, AR

   Anna Noah, Cape Girardeau, MO

   Alyssa Parsms, Jonesboro, AR

   Kaila Noah, Cape Girardeau, MO

   Jamie Garrett, Canton, TX

   Quentin Noah, Cape Girardeau, MO

   Kayla Garrett, Canton, TX

   Elijah Barragan, Murfreesboro, AR

  Six orange bottles were hidden in our search area for this year’s Treasure Hunt, and so far five have been found.  Each finder returned the bottle and enclosed certificate to the Diamond Discovery Center to receive valuable prizes!

  David Anderson, of Kent City, MI, found Bottle #1, which included a free one-night stay at an Arkansas State Park, a Crater diamond, a prepaid $25 gift card from Diamond Bank, a one-year subscription to the Murfreesboro Diamond, a $25 gift certificate to Fisherman’s Cove in Nashville, wire-wrapped agate pendant from Jeanine’s Fine Jewelry, and a free oil change from Branch Welding & Service Center!

  Betty Lee, of Homer, LA, redeemed Bottle #3 for a free one-night stay at Queen of Diamonds Inn, a genuine Crater diamond, $100 savings bond from First State Bank of Pike County, $20 certificate to Los Agaves Mexican Restaurant, one-year subscription to the Nashville Leader, free oil change from Posey Lube & Tire, and a Plains Indian Stone Picture donated by Pop’s Antiques & Collectibles.

  Michael Teets, of Conway, AR, turned in Bottle #4 for a Moroccan Oil set from Family Cuts & Styles, cosmetics package from Merle Norman Cosmetics, a $20 gift card to Campbell’s Family Restaurant, a lamp from Southwest Furniture, and a six-pack cooler from Murfreesboro Hardware.

  Madison Trask, of Whitehall, MI, discovered Bottle #5, which included an Aqua Bat inflatable tube from Futrell Marine, hair products from Stephanie & Co., a value pack certificate from Trish’s Smokin Bar-B-Q in Nashville, a hat and bag set from Sharpe’s Department Store, and a vase from Ivan Smith Furniture.

  Jennifer Swinkowski, of Water Valley, MS, found Bottle #6 and won a package of salon products from Image Shakers, flower arrangement from 4 Seasons Florist, a pedicure certificate from American Nails in Nashville, a hat from Factory Connection, and a $15 certificate to Papa Pablanos in Nashville.