January - Cascade Treasure Club

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Newsletter Title
January 2015
Finds of the Month
The Lola Montez Compact
The real Lola was an Irish showgirl who was made famous for
her Tarantula Dance, her use of whips and her many affairs with
European notables. She toured the United States in the 1850s,
including spending time in the California gold fields. Lola died in
New York in 1861 at the age of 39. Apparently by the roaring
1920s Lola’s racy lifestyle had developed into quite a reputation
in the US, and inspired the makeup brand that began in 1928.
The compact that won the Other category of Find of the Month
would have contained vivid blue eye shadow. Very cool find,
Gary Clark!
Regular club business
Membership dues: ($25 individual, $30 family) 2015 dues must be paid by January 31,
2015 to be eligible for February meeting contests.
Joys and Concerns: Jon Gentry’s aunt passed away, and Sue Kaas’s mother and Bill
Becker’s mother-in-law passed away. Spokane club member Sandy Witters lost her home to
fire. John and Donna Shape have both been ill.
Awards: The Jug of Hope, worth $67 would have gone to Marge Sherard, had she been
present. The Silver Dollar raffle was won by Susan Lucier. The AOK was won by Loraine
and Garry Robbins for hosting the January Board meeting with a great meal. The NoNo was
not awarded.
2015 Club officers (l to r) Vice President Mark Jenkins, President
Mark Kulseth, Treasurer Ralph Shape.
Find of the month totals
1. 14 Ron Aldridge
2. 12 Gary Clark
3. 11 Mark Jenkins
4. 6 Rick Razor
5. 5 Jon Gentry
6. 5 Mark Kulseth
7. 4 Joe Sacco
8. 4 Ken Cochran
9. 4 Sue Kaas
10. 2 Matt Mechler
Club Plaque Contest:
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County. A clue to its location
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finder. Clues so far:
1. Another serpentine green snaked its way…one that Olmstead had seen.
2. Named after a founding father, this school marks the beginning of the journey.
3. Past the old fraternal hall lies a street named after a Civil War general and you might
stop to have a bite to eat if you love Italian food.
4. Gravity usually takes you downhill, and while some choose the high road, others might
take the easier route.
5. “Good Dog – Green Dog” “Pesticides” You decide which hue is the color blue and don’t
forget this might be the day for you are only a flush away.
6. You might find the answer on page 41 of the February 2014 issue of Western & Eastern
Treasure magazine or if pictures are not your thing..."money may be the root of all evil but a person has to have roots."
7. Do not fear, it’s still near...the root pierced pull tab. Rain washed me clean, it could be
seen...so to prevent the thieves, it’s now covered with leaves
Welcome new
members:
Dennis & Susan Lucier
Donald Qunell
Raquel Mendoza
Arnie Goldstein
Phil Hoover
Carol Collins
Mike and Bethany Jauhola
Gold, platinum and silver testing and value assessment: At each meeting, Matt
Mechler and Jon Gentry have a gram scale and diamond tester, and Ron Aldridge
can test gold and silver. Ron can also help with markings and hallmarks.
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Scavenger Hunt Contest: Hunt lists for the current contest are available at
meetings. The contest will last until the April, 2015 meeting.
Subject of the Month: The topic for the January meeting was “Best or Favorite
Finds of 2014”. Members Ron Aldridge, Jon Gentry, Mark Jenkins and Mark Kulseth
shared some great treasure hunting finds!
Dates to
Remember
Club Hunt
Ron Aldridge shows a rare bottle
Jon Gentry shows a favorite coin
7th
February
9:00 AM
Lake Wilderness Park
Board Meeting
February 10, 7:00 PM
Dave’s Diner
Club Meeting
February 15th 5:00 PM
Highland Park
Improvement Club
Subject of the
Month
Presentation of Hunter of
the Year and Member of
the Year awards
Chairs and tables must
be clean and stored at
the end of each meeting.
Starting January
2015
Club meetings will be
held from 5:00 to 7:30
PM on the third Sunday
of each month.
Mark Jenkins shows a favorite coin
Mark Kulseth shows a favorite coin
Club hats and patches: Both are available at club meetings. Patches are $8 and
hats are $15.
Web site: Please forward changes and updates to Sue Kaas.
Selling table: The table is available for members to bring items they wish to sell or
trade. No used appliances or cars are allowed. Members who bring items must
remove them at the end of the meeting.
Gold coin raffle: A new raffle started, and will continue until all tickets are sold.
Detecting on public land: When in doubt, check with city, county, state or other
websites for current metal detecting hobby related regulations. Washington State
Parks Metal Detecting pamphlet and web site answers many questions about which
state parks are open and where to hunt. Check out their web site for more
information: www.parks.wa.gov
Reminder: Use good digging skills when digging in wet grass. Always use a ground
cloth.
Activity fees for non-members: $15 for club activities, $12 for hunts only.
Nickel hunt game: Five silver quarters were awarded for coins found the prior
month. Game rules are: Nickels must be found with a metal detector. For every 5
nickels submitted by a club member, a silver quarter will be awarded. Nickels are
accepted on a first come, first served basis – when you find a needed nickel, email
Sue Kaas at smkaas@msn.com to record your find – then bring your nickels to the
next club meeting.
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The CTC is always looking for new members. Ideas for new activities, ways to help our
community or to promote our hobby are always welcomed.
Food bank donations: Donations are needed all year long to support local food banks. It is suggested
that each member bring at least one can of food to each meeting. Please ensure the items are unopened
and not past their pull dates. At the Christmas party, club members also donated $100 that went to the
food bank and the Union Gospel Mission. Thank you for your generousity!
Activity List: Consider how you might support activities in 2015.
Thanks: A special thanks to the businesses that support and provide donations to our hobby and events:
Jeffery Sarvis, Treasure Dude Detectors, 206-229-3932
Bryan Geraghty, Northgate Coins, 206-364-0090
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Monthly Club Hunt: The hunt was held on January 3 at Discovery Park, with 10 people in attendance.
Members found military buttons and pins, silver dimes, a silver war nickel and a pellet gun. Brian
Feierday found the lucky penny, but elected to leave the money in the pot to allow the funds to grow. $40
will carry over to next month’s hunt.
Events
Puget Sound Treasure Hunters Club will hold their second annual night hunt at Reber Ranch in Kent on
th
March 7 . The event will be held in a covered area in the event of rain. Proceeds from the hunt benefit the
Fisher House at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
January Find of the Month Summary
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Aldridge
4 pts
3 pts
2 pts
2 pts
1 pts
1 pt
1 pt
1 pt
1 pt
1 pt
1941 Walking Liberty Half Dollar
1890 Indian Head Penny
1918-S Standing Liberty Quarter
1944-S Mercury Dime
Dollar President Coin
1944 Washington Quarter
1942-D Wheat Penny
1942 Wheat Penny
1909 Barber Dime
1943-S Silver Nickel
Ron Aldridge
Gary Clark
Mark Jenkins
Jon Gentry
Ken Cochran
Joe Sacco
Rick Razor
Mark Kulseth
Sue Kaas
Matt Mechler
4 pts
3 pts
3 pts
3 pts
3 pts
2 pts
1 pt
1 pt
1 pt
14K Ring with Synthetic Ruby (1920s-30s)
14K Heart Pendant
Sterling Silver Ring
Silver Woman's Ring with Topaz Stone
US Army Marksman Pin
Sterling Ring with Imitation Stones
Silver Ring
Army Lapel Pin
Sterling Ring
Mark Jenkins
Gary Clark
Rick Razor
Mark Kulseth
Sue Kaas
Ken Cochran
Jon Gentry
Joe Sacco
4 pts
3pts
2 pts
1 pts
1 pts
1 pt
1 pt
1 pt
1 pt
Old Compact
1880-90 Army Button - General Service
Crossed Rifles Button
$12.20 Coin Cashe
Charlie Q Dog Tag
Fraim Padlock
WWI Button with Rare Back Mark
1935 California License Plate
Hohner Harmonica
Gary Clark
Ron Aldridge
Mark Jenkins
Rick Razor
Jon Gentry
Mark Kulseth
Joe Sacco
Matt Mechler
Ken Cochran
4 pts
3 pts
2 pt
1 pt
1 pt
1 pt
1 pt
1 pt
1856 10 Franc Gold Coin/Love Token
1921 2 Franc French Chamber of Commerce
Five Cent Trade Token
Mexican 10 Pesos
Chas O Berg Good For 25 Cents
Modern Chinatown Parking Token
1935 Series Washington State Tax Token
1960 Turkey 1/2 Altin
Mark Jenkins
Ron Aldridge
Gary Clark
Ken Cochran
Joe Sacco
Sue Kaas
Jon Gentry
Rick Razor
Treasure Hunter’s Code of Ethics
I WILL always check federal, state, county and local laws
before searching. It is my responsibility to “ know the
law.“
I WILL respect private property and will not enter private
property without the owner’s permission. Where
possible, such permission will be in writing.
I WILL take care to refill all holes and try not to leave any
damage.
I WILL remove and dispose of any and all trash and litter
that I find.
I WILL appreciate and protect our inheritance of natural
resources, wildlife and private property.
I WILL as an ambassador for the hobby, use
thoughtfulness, consideration and courtesy at all
times.
I WILL work to help bring unity to our hobby by working with
any organization of any geographic area that may
have problems that will limit their ability to peacefully
pursue the hobby.
I WILL leave gates as found.
I WILL build fires in designated or safe places only.
I WILL report to the proper authorities any individuals who
enter and or remove artifacts from federal parks or
state preserves.
President:
Vice President:
Treasurer:
Secretary:
Board Members:
Sergeant at Arms
Membership:
Mail dues to:
Newsletter:
Email submissions to:
Meetings:
Mark Kulseth
Mark Jenkins
Ralph Shape
Joe Sacco
Loraine Robbins
Garry Robbins
Jon Gentry
Sue Kaas
John Shape
Donna Shape
253-804-3513
7109 Hazel Pl. S.E.
Auburn, WA 98092
Sue Kaas
206-604-6508
smkaas@msn.com
Third Sunday of each month
5 PM at the Highland Park
Improvement club
1116 S.W. Holden St., Seattle
Located in West Seattle 1 mile
west of the 1st Ave. S. bridge.
Guests are always welcome!
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1938
1938 D
1938 S
1939 D
1939 S
1940 S
1941 D
1941 S
1942
1942 D
1942 P
1942 S
1943 D
1943 P
1944 D
1944 P
1944 S
1945 D
1945 P
Newsletter Title
Here’s a photo
of a trendy
detectorist
from the
1980s….what
were you
wearing to
hunt back
then? Could
this be you?
1946 D
1946 S
1947 D
1947 S
1948
1948 D
1948 S
1949
1949 D
1949 S
1950
1950 S
1951
1951 D
1951 S
1952
1952 D
1952 S
1953
1953 D
1953 S
1954 D
1954 S
1955
1955 D
1956
1956 D
1957 D
1958
1958 D
1959
1959 D
1960 D
1961
1963
1965
1966
1967
1968 S
1969 D
1969 S
1971
1973
1976
1978
1979
1980 P
1986 P
1989 P
1991 P
1992 P
1993 P
1994 P
1996 P
1997 P
2002 P
2003 P
2004 D Peace
2004 P Peace
2004 P Keelboat
2005 P Bison
2005 P Ocean
2006 P Monti.
2007 P
2008 D
2008 P
2009 D
2009 P
2010 P
2011 P
2012 P
2013 P
2014 P
2015 D
2015 P
Game Rules: Nickels must be found with a metal detector. For every 5 nickels submitted by a club member, a
silver quarter will be awarded. Nickels are accepted on a first come, first served basis – when you find a needed
nickel, email Sue Kaas at smkaas@msn.com to record your find – then bring your nickel to the next club
meeting. An updated list of needed nickels will be available at club meetings and distributed in the monthly
newsletter.
CASCADE TREASURE CLUB
2014
& 15
NAME
SCAVENGER HUNT
OPEN
– NOVEMBER -
APRIL
ALL ITEMS [1] POINT EXCEPT BONUS [3] POINT ITEMS
COINS
GREEN PULL TAB
SUSPENDER PIECE
HOT WHEEL
DOOR KNOB
PLATED / JUNK RING
HOSE NOZZLE
RIFLE CASING / CARTRIDGE
LIGHT BULB BASE
METAL BUTTON MILITARY
JEANS BUTTON
GROMMET
SQUARE NAIL
MARBLE
BICYCLE NAME PLATE
TOY CAP GUN
FUSE
TAX TOKEN WASH STATE
SCOUT ITEM
DOG TAG PRE 1940
GAME TOKEN
SEATTLE TRANSIT TRIANGLE TOKEN
BRASS SCREW/NAIL
GOOD FOR TOKEN
TOOTSIE TOY
LEAD TOY
JEWELRY
_______________
1955-58 WHEAT PENNY
1973 QUARTER
CANADIAN SILVER COIN
SILVER WAR NICKEL
V NICKEL
1900 - 1916 BARBER DIME
1925-45 MERCURY DIME
ROSIE DIME 1946 - 56
STANDING LIB QUARTER
BICENTENNIAL QUARTER
ANY DOLLAR COIN
PRE 1910 BARBER HALF
WALKING HALF
ANY KENNEDY HALF
CHINESE CACHE COIN
1880-1909 INDIAN HD PENNY
BUFFALO NICKEL
CANADIAN LG CENT
MEXICIAN COIN
BRITISH COIN
SPANISH REALE
OTHER PRE 1960 FOREIGN COIN
WASHINGTON STATE QUARTER
SEATED US COIN
1909 WHEAT PENNY
ITEMS ENTERED ARE FOR PREVIOUS MONTHS DETECTING
1st place winner is outright
2nd & 3rd place will be drawn
from all participant entries.
.925 0R STERLING ITEM
10K JEWELRY ITEM
14K ITEM
18K GOLD RING
CUFF LINK
GOLD CHAIN
COIN PURSE
WATCH
Use first two letters of meeting month you turn
items in as marker for found items. [Ma for MAY]
Use this sheet for all months
BONUS 3 POINT ITEMS
GOLD COIN
SILVER DOLLAR
AYPE ITEM
LARGE CENT U.S.
All
ENGRAVED GOLD RING
items must be found in WASHINGTON STATE in found condition