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 (1965-2014), also passed away. Sign the guest book
through Yarington’s Funeral Home.
Jim Rich
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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
1. 75 Ron Aldridge
2. 58 Rick Razor
3. 57 Gary Clark
4. 49 Mark Jenkins
5. 36 Jon Gentry
6. 32 Joe Sacco
7. 21 Rich McCleary
8. 18 Mark Kulseth
9. 12 Sue Kaas
10. 11 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. 2014 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!
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,
425-223-2985 (bring $2.00 in coins & $5.00 prize for gift exchange)...
Summer Campout: Aug. 29 - Sept. 1, Jon Gentry 253-670-6274 (see pg. 3)...
Surf & Sand Hunt: Sat., Sept. 20, 10 a.m. at upper Alki Beach (details forthcoming).
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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,
[email protected]’s Rally: Aug. 22-24 in Liberty, WA...
Penticton’s Treasures in the Sand: Sept. 6 Penticton (Lake Skaha), B.C., Jo-Anne Birch,
250-497-8595, [email protected], mailing address: RR1 Site 30D Comp 8, Kaleden, BC
MDAW Picnic/Hunt: Sept. 14th @ Mason Lake (near Shelton)...Reno Rye Patch Nugget
Shoot: Sept. 27 in Reno...OPTH Silvery Moon Hunt: Sept. 27 @ 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 &
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, 206-229-3932; Northgate Coins, Bryan Geraghty, 206-364-0090.
Find of the Month...other July entries:
4 pts
3 pts
2 pts
1 pt
1 pt
1897 Indian Head Penny
1868 Shield Nickel
1905 Indian Head Penny
1942-D Mercury Dime
1918-S Wheat Penny
Ron Aldridge
Rich McCleary
Rick Razor
Mark Jenkins
Joe Sacco
4 pts 1931 British Shilling
3 pts Seattle Railway School Token
3 pts 1951 French 50 Francs
2 pts Chinese 5 Cache Coin
1 pt 1942 Canadian Penny
Joe Sacco
Mark Jenkins
Rick Razor
Ron Aldridge
Rich McCleary
4 pts
3 pts 2 pts
1 pt 1 pt
1 pt
1 pt
1 pt
1 pt
14k Gold Necklace w/Cross
Platinum & 14k Class Ring - 2011 .925 Silver Ring w/14k gold plating
Silver Navajo Ring
2006 Kentwood Class Ring
.925 Silver Ring
Ski Pin
Elephant Pin
.925 Silver Spinner Ring
Ken Cochran
Rick Razor
Ron Aldridge
Joe Sacco
Mark Jenkins
Jack Davis
Mark Kulseth
Rich McCleary
Greg Cheney
4 pts
3 pts
2 pts
1 pt
1 pt
1 pt
Ron Aldridge
Rick Razor
Rich McCleary
Mark Jenkins
Joe Sacco
Mark Kulseth
1904 Industrial Expo Token
Plated Spoon
U.S. Army Button
Ski Pin
1920 Chevrolet Hub Cap
$20.00 Bill
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 Fri-
day, 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.
Jon Gentry
Treasure Hunters Code of Ethics
. I will always check federal, state, county &
. I will, as an ambassador for the hobby, use
local laws before searching. It is my responthoughtfulness, consideration & courtesy at all
sibility to “Know the law”
times.
. I will respect private property & will not
. I will work to help bring unity to our hobby by
enter private property without the owner’s
working with any organization of any geopermission. Where possible such permission graphic area. That may have problems that
will be in writing.
will limit their ability to peacefully pursue the
. I will take care to refill all holes & try not to
hobby.
. I will leave gates as found. I will build fires in
leave any damage.
. I will remove & dispose of any & all trash &
designated safe places only.
. I will report to the proper authorities any inlitter that I find.
. I will appreciate & protect our inheritance of
dividuals who enter & or remove artifacts from
natural resources, wildlife & private property.
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
253-804-3513
Mail dues to: 7109 Hazel Pl. SE
Auburn, WA 98092
Newsletter: Ron Aldridge
206-818-2197
E-mail submissions to:
[email protected]
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!
Jim Richards
1927-2014
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.
2014
CASCADE TREASURE CLUB
SCAVENGER HUNT
NAME
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–MAY - OCTOBER
ALL ITEMS [1] POINT EXCEPT BONUS [3] POINT ITEMS
OPENCOINS
BLUE PULL TAB
1909 – 1940 WHEAT PENNY
PENCIL
1973 PENNY
WOMENS COMPACTCANADIAN SILVER COIN
FORKSILVER WAR NICKEL
PLATED / JUNK RING
V NICKEL
LIGHTER1896- 1910 BARBER DIME
RIFLE CASING / CARTRIDGE
1916-1940 MERCURY DIME
TENT STAKEROSIE DIME 1950-64
METAL BUTTON MILITARY
STANDING LIB QUARTER
INSIGNIA PIN MILITARY
WASH SILV. QUARTER
DUG BATTERY
ANY DOLLAR COIN
SQUARE NAILPRE 1910 BARBER HALF
GOB OF FOIL
FRANKLIN HALF
BICYCLE NAME PLATE
ANY KENNEDY HALF
TOY CAP GUNCHINESE CACHE COIN
OLD JEWELRY ITEMINDIAN HD PENNY
TAX TOKEN WASH STATEBUFFALO NICKEL
SCOUT ITEMCANADIAN LG CENT
DOG TAG PRE 1950
MEXICIAN COIN
GAME TOKENBRITISH COIN
SEATTLE TRANSIT TOKENSPANISH REALE
PADLOCKOTHER PRE 1960 FOREIGN COIN
GOOD FOR TOKEN
TOOTSIE TOY
KEY RING & 1 + KEY
JEWELRY
ITEMS ENTERED ARE FOR PREVIOUS MONTHS DETECTING
.925 0R STERLING ITEM1st place winner is outright 10K JEWELRY ITEM2nd & 3rd place will be drawn
14K ITEMfrom all participant entries.
18 K GOLD RING
14K-18K GOLD BRACELET
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
SEATED HALF DOLLAR
LARGE CENT U.S.
All items must be found in WASHINGTON STATE in found condition
PLATINUM RING