Thank you to the merchants of Nashville and Murfreesboro
By Margi Jenks
On Saturday, June 16, more than six hundred visitors enjoyed the annual day of fun called the Prospector Gemboree at the Crater of Diamonds State Park. The fun included games, a photo scavenger hunt, and a treasure hunt out on the diamond search area. Local companies and merchants donated thousands of dollars in prizes to support the event. The Crater of Diamonds staff and our visitors wish to thank the following companies and merchants for their generous contributions.
Nashville merchants
McDonald’s
Subway
Farmer’s Association
Kortlan Company
Husqvarna Outdoor Products
Home Improvement Center of Southwest Arkansas
Western Sizzlin’
Nashville Flowers and Gifts
Nashville Drug
Western Auto
Jeanine’s Fine Jewelry
Tollett’s Gifts
Futrell Marine
Ivan Smith Southwest Furniture
Power Health Mart Pharmacy
Trish’s Smokin’ Bar-B-Q
Pic-A-Lily Flowers
York Gary Autoplex
Walmart
Brookshire’s
Coca Cola Bottling Company
Sweet Aroma Tea Shop
Papa Poblano’s Mexican Café
Jim Carlton Tire
Murfreesboro merchants
Murfreesboro Hardware
Diamond-in-the-Hole Mini Golf
Miner’s Camp and Rock Shop
Rattler Den Restaurant
Caddo Antiques
First National Bank
Moonshine Trading Post
Rehkopf’s City Market
Diamond Bank
Los Agaves Mexican Restaurant
First State Bank of Pike County
Campbell’s Family Restaurant
Sharp’s Auto Supply
D & R Marine and RV Service
Ace of Diamonds
Sonic
Swaha Lodge & Marine
Queen of Diamonds Inn
David Anderson
Arkansas Dept. of Parks and Tourism
Search area last plowed: June 7, 2012; Most recent slight rain: June 16, 2012
Total diamonds found in 2012: 247
Diamonds registered for June 10 - June 16, 2012 (100 points = 1 carat):
June 10 - No diamonds were registered
June 11 -David Anderson, Murfreesboro, AR, 2 pt. white, 3 pt. yellow, 8 pt. white, 14 pt. white, 40 pt. yellow; Dustin Brothers, Vernon, TX, 10 pt. white; Mason Brothers, Vernon, TX, 16 pt. white, Jamie Brothers, Vernon, TX, 36 pt. brown
June 12 - No diamonds were registered
June 13 - Sarah and Bill Moore, Murfreesboro, AR, 43 pt. white
June 14 - No diamonds were registered
June 15 - Greg and Trayce Hudy, Denton, TX; Alan Loris, Leesville, LA, 24 pt. brown
June 16 - Chip Burnett, Killeen, TX, 16 pt. yellow