AUGUST 2012 Find of the Month First Places - August Coin 1896-O Silver Dollar - Gary Clark Jewelry 14k Ring w/diamonds - Ken Cochran Token - Foreign Coin GF 1 Quart of Milk Longmire Dairy Jon Gentry Open 1950 s Charge Plate - Jon Gentry Find of the Month Totals 1. 89 Ron Aldridge 2. 84 Gary Clark 3. 65 Rick Razor 4. 54 Matt Mechler 5. 45 Mark Jenkins 6. 40 Ken Cochran 7. 39 Jon Gentry 8. 23 Mark Kulseth 9. 20 Rich McCleary 10. 20 Randy Rutsala Seattle Worlds Fair Collections...was a fitting subject for the August meeting since this year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the fair also known as the Century 21 Exposition. Thanks to club member Ralph Shape for bringing in their various memorabilia & sharing their stories. Awards...Kim Hiliker would have won $4.75 for the Jug of Hope Contest - if she were present. The 1921 Silver Dollar raffle was won by Darrell Corgatelli...AOK Award was won by Ron Aldridge for finding & returning someone s treasured family memento - a sixty year old stainless fishing lure made in Norway. The No-No award was won by Gary Clark who seems to be having a lot of battery issues with his new detector as well as having challenges with the tire jack for his new car. Joys & Concerns...A warm welcome to our new members Brian Feierday & Mike & Caroline Townsend. John Shape & Terri Conard are recovering from surgery at home. Sharon Gentry fell ill & was taken to the ER & found to be OK. Webmaster Needed...a volunteer to keep CTC web site updated & maintained. Scavenger Hunt Contest...totals for August (5th month): Mark J. 140, Ron A. 124, Gary C. 115, Rick R. 79, Mark K. 63, Matt M. 40 & Kevin K. 33. FMDAC...for information about potentially controversial regulations & other legal matters affecting metal detecting contact Mark Jenkins, 425-223-2985.
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 until found. - Clue 1: If I was on the surface I could see water, I could see a volcano & I could see Alaska. - Clue 2: In the 20 s people came here to picnic & plunge; in the 50 s people came to dance. September 1st Board Meeting...at the camp out at Indian Flats. September 9th Club meeting...refreshments, cookies: compliments of Kevin Konen & Ron Aldridge.. Subject of the Month for this meeting is Knives. Membership Dues...($25.00 single, $30.00 family)...must be paid before Sept. 1, 2012 to be eligible to enter September 2012 Find of the Month & other raffles. Upcoming Club Events...Chinook Pass Camp Out: Aug. 31 - Sept. 3 (see flyer page 4)...Surf & Sand Hunt is Sept. 15th, 10 a.m. at upper Alki Beach - details forthcoming...pacific Beach State Park Outing: Oct. 5-7th - details forthcoming... Moonlight Hunt: October 27th, 6:00 p.m. at Lincoln Park (see flyer page 5)... Bottle Auction: at the Oct.15th club meeting. Other Upcoming Events...Penticton Hunt: Sat., Sept.8th, Penticton (Lake Skaha), B.C., contact Jim Tennant, 250-770-1012,jimt@43@telus.net (see page 3)... OPTH Silvery Moon Hunt: Sat., Sept. 29, 5 p.m., Kitsap Co. Fairgrounds, Bremerton, Ledine Wilson 360-876-3245 or Chuck Swanson 360-698-2408. Detecting on Public Land...Mark J. is putting together a pamphlet on public sites allowing detecting. Included will be how to get permits & where to ask for permission. When in doubt find out first as there could be consequences for you & the hobby. Special Thanks to the businesses...who provide support & donations for our hobby & events: Mary Gladding (detector sales), 253-277-3562 (reopened at16-b Wells Ave. So.); Northgate Coins, Bryan Geraghty, 206-361-6090; Renton Coin Shop. Steve Campau, 425-226-3890; Westside Jewelers, Richard Sandell, 206-241-6620. Find of the Month: August Entries 4 pts 1896-O Silver Dollar Gary Clark 3 pts 1906 Barber Dime Darrell Corgatelli 3 pts 1907-S Barber Dime Jon Gentry 2 pts 1907 Barber Quarter Randy Ruotsala 2 pts 1954 Franklin Half Ron Aldridge 1 pt 1925-S Wheat Penny Matt Mechler 1 pt 1949 Wheat Penny Ken Cochran 4 pts 14k Gold Ring w/diamonds Ken Cochran 3 pts 14k Gold Band - Early 1900 s Ron Aldridge 2 pts Silver Bracelet Gary Clark 2 pts Sterling Bracelet Jack Davis 2 pts Woman s Bling Jewelry Mark Kulseth 1 pt Ring Darrell Corgatelli 1 pt 10k Earring Randy Ruotsala 1 pt Kenneth Cole Watch Mark Jenkins 1 pt Chain w/1956 Wheat Penny Jon Gentry 1 pt USN Pin Matt Mechler 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. 4 pts GF 1 Quart Longmire Dairy Jon Gentry 3 pts GF 10 Pe Ell Saloon Token Mark Jenkins 2 pts 1961 Canadian Dime Randy Ruotsala 2 pts Seattle Municipal R wy Token Matt Mechler 2 pts 1875 German 2 Pfenning Ron Aldridge 2 pts Ocean City Centennial 1913-2013 Darrell Corgatelli 2 pts GF 1 Quart of Milk Gary Clark 1 pt 1984 2 Rupee - India Ken Cochran 4 pts 1950 s Charge Plate Jon Gentry 3 pts Cigarette Case Ken Cochran 2 pts 1920 s Wire Wheel Hub Plate Gary Clark 2 pts Mercury Dime in Clam Shell Ron Aldridge 1 pt Tootsie Toy Mark Jenkins 1 pt Old Pocket Knife Matt Mechler 1 pt Old Cuff Link Randy Ruotsala. 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. Ron Aldridge was the recipient of the AOK Award for finding & returning a family heirloom fishing lure. Cascade Treasure Club President: Jon Gentry Vice Pres. Mark Kulseth Treasurer: Ralph Shape Secretary: Matt Mechler Board: Paul Boyd Loraine Robbins Mark Jenkins John Shape Membership: Donna Shape 253-804-3513 Mail dues to: 7109 Hazel Pl. SE Auburn, WA 98092 Donations: John Beekley jbeekley@hotmail.com Newsletter: Ron Aldridge 206-818-2197 E-mail 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!
CTC Labor Day Weekend Camping at Indian Flat Campground August 31 - Sept 3rd, 2012 We will have a hunt on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. A potluck that evening.. On going weekend games will be included.. Cost of camping will be dependant on number of campers.. Nightly fee will not exceed $10.00 per night.. Info call Jon @ 253-826-7688 or Cell: 253-670-6274.. First arrivals get choice of camping spots. Large reserved site for members & families.. Directions To Indian Flat Campground: Indian Flat Campground is located past mile post 89 & just east of Bumping Lake Road on highway 410. This is over Chinook Pass on the right side of the road. I will have a CTC sandwich sign located just west of the turn off. The campground will be opened from approximately 10:00 am on August 31 until 12:00 noon on September 3. Allow 1.5 To 2 hrs. travel time from the Auburn area.
Oct 27nd 2012, Registration 6-6:45pm The Cascade Treasure Club will be hosting our 39 th annual Moonlight Hunt at Lincoln Park in West Seattle. We will be meeting at one of the picnic shelters on the south end of the park. There will be two hunts, hot beverages, fire, snacks and a raffle for some nice prizes. The first hunt will be a warm-up hunt with some tokens for prizes. Then there will be a short break, around ½ hour and the main hunt will begin with several tokens for prizes. Cost: $15.00 Members / $20.00 Non Members Pre-registration before Oct 15th earns 3 raffle tickets Pre-registration before Oct. 15th: (earns 3 raffle tickets) $15.00 CTC Members & $20.00 Non Members Make checks to: Cascade Treasure Club Name ********** Address ********** CTC Member 1 2 3 4 5 Mail to: Jon Gentry 20908 125th St E Bonney Lake WA. 98391 253 826 7688 For more info Contact: Matt Mechler 253 638 0210 Total **********