ericwt
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- Feb 8, 2004
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The following is a Monthly report from the Crater of Diamonds State Park. For more info go to http://www.craterofdiamondsstatepark.com/
NEW AREA TO OPEN ON MINE SEARCH AREA
A new trench was placed in the "West Drain" on the diamond search area this week. It will be available for visitors to search in as of Saturday, September 16, 2006. In August 2005, the first trench was placed in the "East Drain". This project was a great success. Steve Lee, Arkansas resident, found a 1.22-carat white diamond in August, shortly after the trench was dug. Courtney Conder, a 9-year old Illinois resident found a 1.11-carat white diamond and Mike Ellison, a North Carolina native found a 2.19-carat white diamond in the trenched area. The new trench will be the same size as the one in the "East Drain": 150yards long and sloping to a depth of 4 feet. The material that is removed from the trench is spread onto the surface of the adjacent area.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Each Saturday evening in October, and the first Saturday in November, the Crater willhave a guest speaker. This event, Awesome Autumn Activities, gives visitors and local area residents an opportunity to come out to the park to enjoy the facilities. All shows except for the astronomy program will be at the campground amphitheatre. Admission to all of these programs is free. Locations may be changed in the event of inclement weather.
October 7, Donald Mayes, of Springdale, AR will be telling some stories about his diamond digging years. He will also have several diamonds from his personal collection on display. Program starts at 7 p.m.
October 14, Perry Buster, of Nashville, AR will entertain guests with beautiful music from the guitar. He will play familiar songs from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Program starts at 7 p.m.
October 21, Rachel Miller, from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program will enlighten guests with stories about Arkansas' Haunted History. Program starts at 7:30 p.m.
October 28, Mike Howard, from the Arkansas Geological Commission will inform visitors about the mineral Quartz Crystal. Program starts at 7 p.m.
November 4, Glenn Good from OBU in Arkadelphia, will host our Awesome Astronomy, which will be the grand finale of our Awesome Autumn Activities. Glenn will present a slide show onastronomy athe the Diamond Discovery Center,and will have telescopes set up to view the stars if the weather cooperates.
RECENT DIAMOND FINDS
August finds: Largest: 92 points Total found: 42
September: Largest found as of 9-14-06: 82 points Total found as of 9-14-06: 6
THE FIELD IS CURRENTLY BEING PLOWED!!
NEW AREA TO OPEN ON MINE SEARCH AREA
A new trench was placed in the "West Drain" on the diamond search area this week. It will be available for visitors to search in as of Saturday, September 16, 2006. In August 2005, the first trench was placed in the "East Drain". This project was a great success. Steve Lee, Arkansas resident, found a 1.22-carat white diamond in August, shortly after the trench was dug. Courtney Conder, a 9-year old Illinois resident found a 1.11-carat white diamond and Mike Ellison, a North Carolina native found a 2.19-carat white diamond in the trenched area. The new trench will be the same size as the one in the "East Drain": 150yards long and sloping to a depth of 4 feet. The material that is removed from the trench is spread onto the surface of the adjacent area.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Each Saturday evening in October, and the first Saturday in November, the Crater willhave a guest speaker. This event, Awesome Autumn Activities, gives visitors and local area residents an opportunity to come out to the park to enjoy the facilities. All shows except for the astronomy program will be at the campground amphitheatre. Admission to all of these programs is free. Locations may be changed in the event of inclement weather.
October 7, Donald Mayes, of Springdale, AR will be telling some stories about his diamond digging years. He will also have several diamonds from his personal collection on display. Program starts at 7 p.m.
October 14, Perry Buster, of Nashville, AR will entertain guests with beautiful music from the guitar. He will play familiar songs from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Program starts at 7 p.m.
October 21, Rachel Miller, from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program will enlighten guests with stories about Arkansas' Haunted History. Program starts at 7:30 p.m.
October 28, Mike Howard, from the Arkansas Geological Commission will inform visitors about the mineral Quartz Crystal. Program starts at 7 p.m.
November 4, Glenn Good from OBU in Arkadelphia, will host our Awesome Astronomy, which will be the grand finale of our Awesome Autumn Activities. Glenn will present a slide show onastronomy athe the Diamond Discovery Center,and will have telescopes set up to view the stars if the weather cooperates.
RECENT DIAMOND FINDS
August finds: Largest: 92 points Total found: 42
September: Largest found as of 9-14-06: 82 points Total found as of 9-14-06: 6
THE FIELD IS CURRENTLY BEING PLOWED!!
