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1 JULY 2014 Find of the Month July First Places Coin 1897 Indian Head Penny Ron Aldridge...So What s in a date? Jewelry 14k Gold Chain & Cross Ken Cochran An 1897 Indian Head Penny won first place in the Find of the Month contest. Have you ever wondered what actually happened during this year? Besides being a nice find it is also a messenger from the past bringing a years worth of history with it. So what happened in 1897? M.H. Cannon becomes first female State Senator in the United States. The Alaskan Gold Rush begins the steamer Portland docks in Seattle with all 60 passengers returning wealthy from gold acquired near the Klondike River, Yukon Territory, Canada. William McKinley sworn in as 25th president of the U.S. A lunch stand located in lower Manhattan sold a hot frankfurter w/bun & sauerkraut for 2 (3 for 5 ), a cup of coffee, chocolate or tea 2 ea., sandwiches 3 ea. (2 for 5 ). Token - Foreign Coin 1931 British Shilling Joe Sacco Overcrowding in industrial cities It was estimated that New York City had 1.2 million people living in 37,000 tenement buildings. Joys & Concerns...Jim Richards, long standing & well-liked member since the 1970 s, passed away recently (See pg. 4). Another member, John Beekley ( ), also passed away. Sign the guest book through Yarington s Funeral Home. Jim Rich ard s 14 Membership Dues are Due...($25.00 single, $30.00 family) Dues must be paid before Aug.1, 2014 to enter the Aug., Find of the Month & other raffles. Open 1904 Industrial Exposition Ron Aldridge Find of the Month Totals Ron Aldridge Rick Razor Gary Clark Mark Jenkins Jon Gentry Joe Sacco Rich McCleary Mark Kulseth Sue Kaas Allan Henneberry Club Hunt July 5th...Gasworks Park, 7 attended & found interesting stuff. Scavenger Hunt Contest...New contest began after the April 2014 meeting & ends at the Oct meeting (see flyer pg. 4). June Tally: Ron A. 32, Mark J. 29, Gary C. 21, Mark K. 18, Rick R. 15, Jon G. 11, Matt M.10, Sue K. 10, Mike T. 9, Joe S. 9, Bill B. 9, Carolyn T. 3, (July s entries will be included in August totals) Awards...Jug of Hope worth $41 would have been won by Tom Galloway, if he were present. The Silver Dollar raffle was won by Kevin Konen...AOK Award was won by Sue Kass for returning a lost driver s license found at Gas Works Park... No-No Award: no nominations!

2 The Club Plaque Contest...The club plaque is a unique piece of metal buried somewhere in King County & a clue to its location is given monthly & a prize of $20.00 will be awarded to the lucky finder. - Clue 1: Another serpentine green snaked its way...one that Olmstead had seen. - Clue 2: Named after a founding father this school marks the beginning of the journey. - Clue 2: Past the old fraternital hall lies a street named after a Civil War general & you might stop to have a bite to eat if you love Italian food. Aug. 7th Board Meeting...Thurs. 7 pm, Dave s Diner, 2825 South 188th St. Seatac Wa. Aug. 10th Club Meeting...Subject of the Month: Some meaningful object(s) that you still have around the house from childhood like toys, picture cards, cap guns, etc...cookies compliments of Gary Clark & Ken Cochran. Club Patches & Hats...Patches are $8.00 ea. & Hats are $15.00 ea. Selling Table Reinstated...(July meeting) Some members expressed interest in renewing the practice of having a table set up during meetings where they can place items they want to sell or trade. The table will be made available starting with the June meeting. There are to be no used appliances, no cars, and the items must be removed at the end of the meeting by the members that brought them. Upcoming CTC Events...Club Hunt: No hunt - Sat., Aug. 2, same day as Lenny Phay Hunt...CTC Summer Picnic: Sun. Aug. 3,10:00 a.m. at Lk. Wilderness, Mark Jenkins, (bring $2.00 in coins & $5.00 prize for gift exchange)... Summer Campout: Aug Sept. 1, Jon Gentry (see pg. 3)... Surf & Sand Hunt: Sat., Sept. 20, 10 a.m. at upper Alki Beach (details forthcoming). Other Upcoming Events...Frazer Valley Treasure Hunters 2nd Annual Hunt, July 26, Chilliwack, B.C...Lenny Phay Memorial Hunt: Sat., Aug. 2, Orting WA, Jim Ratcliff, pugetsoundtreasurehunters@qmail.com...miner s Rally: Aug in Liberty, WA... Penticton s Treasures in the Sand: Sept. 6 Penticton (Lake Skaha), B.C., Jo-Anne Birch, , sydandjo@live.com, mailing address: RR1 Site 30D Comp 8, Kaleden, BC MDAW Picnic/Hunt: Sept. Mason Lake (near Shelton)...Reno Rye Patch Nugget Shoot: Sept. 27 in Reno...OPTH Silvery Moon Hunt: Sept. Kitsap County Grounds. New Hunt...a small group of members is starting the groundwork on a new major hunt for 2015, and member input would be appreciated. Detecting Alerts... It is recommended to use a ground cloth or similar to keep the dirt from discoloring the grass & leaving a mess. Please be aware of the warming weather & its hastened effect on drying out plugs (even a few days of hot weather). A suggestion would be to avoid detecting on lawns & meadows (public & private) until the rainy season returns in early winter. Typically a dried plug will be blown out when mowed or critters may pull a plug looking for worms. Beach detecting or in wooded areas might be a good alternative. Also with the warm weather more people are observing our hobby & perhaps asking more questions. Courtesy & rapport can present our hobby in a more positive light & discussion about the removal of junk & hazardous material will probably go a lot further than talking about that last silver coin. Detecting on Public Land...When in doubt check with city, county, state or other intergovernmental websites for current regulations as there could be serious consequences both for you & the hobby in general. WA State Parks Metal Detecting Pamphlet answers many questions on which state parks are open & where to hunt. Their website has maps & June s AOK Award was won by Sue Kaas for returning a driver s license found at Gas Works Park.

3 registration forms for many of the open parks. The City of Burien requires metal detecting permits. (at no cost from the city parks dept.) New Newsletter Editor Needed... Our current editor, Ron Aldridge, is ready to take a break after doing the newsletter nearly 5 years. He can help with the templates, supply FOM photos & supply What s in a Date articles as needed to help start the process for the new person. Activity Fees for Non-members...continuing in 2014 $15.00 for a club activity & $12.00 for hunt only. Club Growth...we are always looking for new people to get involved. Ideas for new activities, ways to help our community & promote our hobby are always welcomed. Bring in Food Bank Donations...food is needed all year long at local food banks. It is suggested that each member bring at least one can of food to the meeting. Please ensure the items donated are not past the pull date and nothing opened. Special Thanks to the businesses...who provide support & donations for our hobby & events: Jeffery Sarvis, Treasure Dude Detectors, ; Northgate Coins, Bryan Geraghty, Find of the Month...other July entries: 4 pts 1897 Indian Head Penny Ron Aldridge 3 pts 1868 Shield Nickel Rich McCleary 2 pts 1905 Indian Head Penny Rick Razor 1 pt 1942-D Mercury Dime Mark Jenkins 1 pt 1918-S Wheat Penny Joe Sacco 4 pts 14k Gold Necklace w/cross Ken Cochran 3 pts Platinum & 14k Class Ring Rick Razor 2 pts.925 Silver Ring w/14k gold plating Ron Aldridge 1 pt Silver Navajo Ring Joe Sacco 1 pt 2006 Kentwood Class Ring Mark Jenkins 1 pt.925 Silver Ring Jack Davis 1 pt Ski Pin Mark Kulseth 1 pt Elephant Pin Rich McCleary 1 pt.925 Silver Spinner Ring Greg Cheney 4 pts 1931 British Shilling Joe Sacco 3 pts Seattle Railway School Token Mark Jenkins 3 pts 1951 French 50 Francs Rick Razor 2 pts Chinese 5 Cache Coin Ron Aldridge 1 pt 1942 Canadian Penny Rich McCleary 4 pts 1904 Industrial Expo Token Ron Aldridge 3 pts Plated Spoon Rick Razor 2 pts U.S. Army Button Rich McCleary 1 pt Ski Pin Mark Jenkins 1 pt 1920 Chevrolet Hub Cap Joe Sacco 1 pt $20.00 Bill Mark Kulseth CTC August 29 - Sept. 1 Summer Weekend Camp Out Info: Come join us for a weekend of camping and fun at Indian Flat Campground from Friday, Aug. 29 through Monday, Sept.1. Arrive anytime as events are planned throughout the weekend. The hunt is Saturday afternoon at 1:00 pm & a potluck dinner is at 5:30 pm. The campground will be open from approximately 10:00 a.m. Saturday until 12:00 noon, Sunday. Metal detecting in the camping area is closed (until 9:00 a.m. Saturday) from the large rock at the bottom of the hill to the Forest Service rest rooms at the east end of the camping area. All other areas will be open to detecting. Directions: Indian Flat Campground is located past milepost 89 & just east of Bumping Lake Road on Highway 410. This is over Chinook Pass on the right side of the road. Just west of the Bumping Lake Road turn off. Allow 1.5 To 2 hrs.. travel time from the Auburn area. Camping choices are based on first arrival. Fee s are dependant on the number of families at the site. Maximum fee $10.00 per night. This is a large reserved site for members and families. Hope to see you at our camp out. Treasure Hunters Code of Ethics. I will always check federal, state, county & local laws before searching. It is my responsibility to Know the law. I will respect private property & 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 & try not to leave any damage.. I will remove & dispose of any & all trash & litter that I find.. I will appreciate & protect our inheritance of natural resources, wildlife & private property. Jon Gentry. I will, as an ambassador for the hobby, use thoughtfulness, consideration & 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 safe places only.. I will report to the proper authorities any individuals who enter & or remove artifacts from federal parks or state preserves. Cascade Treasure Club President: Mark Kulseth Vice Pres. Mark Jenkins Treasurer: Ralph Shape Secretary: Sue Kaas Board: John Shape Loraine Robbins Garry Robbins Gary Clark Membership: Donna Shape Mail dues to: 7109 Hazel Pl. SE Auburn, WA Newsletter: Ron Aldridge submissions to: editor@cascadetreasureclub.com Meetings: Second Sunday of every month 5:00 p.m. at the Highland Park Improvement Club 1116 SW Holden St., Seattle, WA (Located in West Seattle 1 mile west from the 1st Ave S. bridge) Guests Always Welcome!

4 Jim Richards Our club has again been saddened by the passing of one of our long time members, Jim Richards. On July 13th he left to meet his maker. Jim was a valued member since the1970 s & was instrumental in the growth of our club. He participated in many of our activities, was a past president, & will surely be missed by the membership as well as his many friends. He & his wife, Lois, have been married 63 years. There was a serious side to Jim, but also a fun and loving side as well. He had a great sense of humor & was well liked by all who knew him. Jim was very outgoing & made friends wherever he went.

5 CASCADE TREASURE CLUB 2014 NAME SCAVENGER HUNT MAY - OCTOBER OPEN ALL ITEMS [1] POINT EXCEPT BONUS [3] POINT ITEMS COINS BLUE PULL TAB WHEAT PENNY PENCIL 1973 PENNY WOMENS COMPACT CANADIAN SILVER COIN FORK SILVER WAR NICKEL PLATED / JUNK RING V NICKEL LIGHTER BARBER DIME RIFLE CASING / CARTRIDGE MERCURY DIME TENT STAKE ROSIE DIME METAL BUTTON MILITARY STANDING LIB QUARTER INSIGNIA PIN MILITARY WASH SILV. QUARTER DUG BATTERY ANY DOLLAR COIN SQUARE NAIL PRE 1910 BARBER HALF GOB OF FOIL FRANKLIN HALF BICYCLE NAME PLATE ANY KENNEDY HALF TOY CAP GUN CHINESE CACHE COIN OLD JEWELRY ITEM INDIAN HD PENNY TAX TOKEN WASH STATE BUFFALO NICKEL SCOUT ITEM CANADIAN LG CENT DOG TAG PRE 1950 MEXICIAN COIN GAME TOKEN BRITISH COIN SEATTLE TRANSIT TOKEN SPANISH REALE PADLOCK OTHER PRE 1960 FOREIGN COIN GOOD FOR TOKEN TOOTSIE TOY KEY RING & 1 + KEY JEWELRY ITEMS ENTERED ARE FOR PREVIOUS MONTHS DETECTING.925 0R STERLING ITEM 1 st place winner is outright 10K JEWELRY ITEM 2 nd & 3 rd place will be drawn 14K ITEM from all participant entries. 18 K GOLD RING 14K-18K GOLD BRACELET Use first two letters of meeting month you turn GOLD CHAIN items in as marker for found items. [Ma for MAY] COIN PURSE Use this sheet for all months WATCH BONUS 3 POINT ITEMS GOLD COIN SILVER DOLLAR SEATED HALF DOLLAR LARGE CENT U.S. All items must be found in WASHINGTON STATE in found condition PLATINUM RING