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Crater of Diamonds Treasure Hunt winners, prize donors announced By Waymon Cox Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! Shortly after publishing our list of game and door prize winners from John Huddleston Day, the final orange bottle in this year’s treasure hunt was discovered. Following is a list of our 2010 treasure hunt winners:
 Bottle #1, “Arkansas State Parks Getaway,” found by David Anderson, of Kent City, MI:
A free one-night stay at an Arkansas State Park, a genuine Crater diamond, a $25 prepaid gift card from Diamond Bank, a one-year subscription to the Murfreesboro Diamond, $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. Bottle #2, “Lake Greeson Getaway,” found by Ken Harper, of Maple Park, IL: A free one-night stay in a one-bedroom cabin at Swaha Lodge & Marina, a genuine Crater diamond, $100 savings bond from First State Bank of Pike County, two rib eye steak dinners from Buddy’s Ranch House Café, a one-year subscription to the Nashville Leader, and an eight-can soft-side cooler.
Bottle #3, “Murfreesboro Getaway,” found by Betty Lee, of Homer, LA:
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, a one-year subscription to the Nashville Leader, free oil change from Posey Lube & Tire, and a Plains Indian Stone Picture from Pop’s Antiques & Collectibles.
Bottle #4, found by Michael Teets, of Conway, AR:
A Moroccan Oil set from Family Cuts & Styles, cosmetics package from Merle Norman Cosmetics, $20 gift card to Campbell’s Family Restaurant, child’s lamp from Southwest Furniture, and a six-pack cooler from Murfreesboro Hardware.
Bottle #5, found by Madison Trask, of Whitehall, MI:
An Aqua Bat inflatable tube from Futrell Marine, hair products from Stephanie & Co., value pack certificate from Trish’s Smokin Bar-B-Q in Nashville, hat and bag from Sharpe’s Department Store, and a vase from Ivan Smith Furniture.
Bottle #6, found by Jennifer Swinkowski, of Water Valley, MS:
Salon products from Image Shakers, flower arrangement from 4 Seasons Florist, pedicure certificate from American Nails in Nashville, hat from Factory Connection, and a $15 certificate to Papa Pablanos in Nashville. We couldn’t have offered these great prizes without the cooperation of our wonderful area businesses! Their donations help make John Huddleston Day and many other park events successful. Below are the businesses who collectively donated more than $2500 in gifts, certificates, and services to this year’s event:
In Murfreesboro… 4 Seasons Florist Best Barbecue & More Branch Welding & Service Center Buddy’s Ranch House Café Caddo Antiques Campbell’s Family Restaurant Coffee & Cream Express D&R Marine & RV Service Diamond Bank Diamond Gun & Pawn Family Cuts & Styles First National Bank First State Bank of Pike County Flowers Done Wright Glynda’s Fashions Hairs to You and Tans 2 Hawkins Variety Store Image Shakers Ka Do Ha Indian Village Los Agaves Miner’s Camp & Rock Shop Murfreesboro Diamond Murfreesboro Glass Murfreesboro Hardware Napa Pop’s Antiques & Collectibles Posey Lube & Tire Queen of Diamonds Inn Rehkopf’s City Market Simple Simon’s Pizza Sonic Swaha Lodge & Marina Sweeden New Holland Agriculture
In Nashville… ALPS American Nails Asian Image Boutique Etc. Factory Connection Farmer’s Association Fisherman’s Cove Flowers by Johnny Futrell Marine Home Improvement Center Ivan Smith Furniture Jeanine’s Fine Jewelry Kortlan Company, Inc. Los Agaves McDonald’s Merle Norman Cosmetics Nashville Drug Nashville Leader Nashville Parks & Tourism O’Reilly Auto Parts Papa Pablanos Pic-A-Lily Flowers Power Pharmacy Quality Shoe Store Say It with Flowers Sears Sharpe’s Department Store Southwest Furniture Starz Family Restaurant Stephanie & Co. Subway Trish’s Smokin Bar-B-Q Western Auto
Individuals… Billy Moore of Murfreesboro David Anderson of Kent City, MI Thomas Houser of Bossier City, LA
Search area last plowed: June 18, 2010
Most recent significant rain: July 12, 2010
Diamond finds for July 5 - 11, 2010 (100 points=1carat):
July 5 - Kenny & Melissa Oliver, Rosston, AR, 37 pt. brown
July 6 - Joseluis Barrientas, Bryan, TX, 74 pt. white
July 8 - AJ Hays, Chillicothe, MO, 45 pt. yellow; Kelli Anderson & Steve LeClair, Anoka, MN, 25 pt. white
July 9 - Nellie Houston, Ocean City, MD, 32 pt. brown, 50 pt. white; Megan Bush, Andrews, TX, 13 pt. brown; Scarlett Vigil, Midland, TX, 13 pt. white; Octavio Vigil, Midland, TX, 5 pt. brown
July 10 - Raeann Jones, Vicksburg, MS, 3 pt. brown; Lane Wilson, Clinton, MS, 3 pt. white; Melanie Jones, Vicksburg, MS, 1 pt. white; James Martin, Atlanta, TX, 10 pt. white
July 11 - Eddie Reed, Walker, LA, 35 pt. yellow; Mike Mason, McKinney, TX, 47 pt. white
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