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Newsletter Title
June 2015
Finds of the Month
Ralph Shape 1936 - 2015
With sadness we report that Ralph Shape, long-term member and current Treasurer of the
Club recently passed away. We send our sympathies to Judie and the rest of Ralph’s
family. You may pass on your condolences in the Seattle Times Guest Book at this link:
http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/seattletimes/ralph-m-shape-condolences/175177818
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Museum of Flight or your
favorite charity.
Regular club business
Membership dues: ($25 individual, $30 family) 2015 dues must be paid by June 30,
2015 to be eligible for July meeting contests.
Joys and Concerns: Ralph Shape and Marsha Boyd’s mother both passed away.
Awards: The Jug of Hope, worth $11 would have been won by Lacy Gehrke, had she
been present. The Silver Dollar raffle was won by Gary Clark. The AOK was not awarded.
The NoNo was awarded to Jack Davis for spilling his Slurpee (though he did clean it up).
Correspondence:
 PSTHC Lenny Phay Hunt, August 1, Reber Ranch, Kent
 Miner’s Ralley, August 21-23, Liberty
 OTHC Treasures in the Sand Hunt, September 11-12, Penticton BC
 Chelan County Fairgrounds Hunt, September 19, Cashmere
 WMDA Picnic and hunt, September 20, Mason Lake
 OPTH Silvery Moon Hunt, September 26, Bremerton Kitsap Fairgrounds
Vancouver Island Outing: Rick Razor is coordinating a no-host outing to Vancouver
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Island August 27 through the 30 . Information is provided toward the end of the
newsletter.
Finds of the month totals
1. 64 Gary Clark
2. 55 Ron Aldridge
3. 47 Mark Jenkins
4. 43 Rick Razor
5. 42 Mark Kulseth
6. 28 Phil Hoover
7. 27 Sue Kaas
8. 17 Joe Sacco
9. 13 Jon Gentry
10. 12 Jack Davis
The club plaque, pictured above, has been hidden again. Clues so far are:
1. Eat some lutefisk and ride the zipline
2. Nestled between two boats; look to the mountain from the throne
Welcome new
members:
None this month
Dates to
Remember
Club Hunt
Cancelled due to holiday
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: The new hunt continues until the October meeting. The new
hunt list can be found at the back of this newsletter.
Web site: Please forward changes and updates to Sue Kaas [email protected].
Club hats and patches: Both are available at club meetings. Patches are $8 and hats
are $15.
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.
Subject of the Month for June: None due to low Father’s Day attendance.
June Club Hunt: Cancelled
Board Meeting
July 14, 7:00 PM
Dave’s Diner
Detecting on public land: Always check with city, county, state or other websites for
current metal detecting regulations before you go. 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
Club Meeting
Reminder: Most grassy areas are too dry for digging. Unless it’s a well-watered park,
limit digging to woods or dirt areas.
July 19, 5:00 PM
Highland Park
Improvement Club
Cookies by Rick Razor
and Jack Davis
Subject of the
Month
Military Buttons
Activity fees for non-members: $15 for club activities, $12 for hunts only.
Nickel hunt game: Three 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
[email protected] to record your find – then bring your nickels to the next club meeting.
Pop can tab collection: In support of Ronald McDonald House, the club will be
collecting pop tabs at club hunts and meetings. One raffle ticket will be given for every
10 tabs donated by club members. Tabs will be sent to a fellow detectorist, who will
provide coins in exchange. Once the coins are received, raffle tickets will be drawn to
win the coins.
Club growth: 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.
Activity List: Consider how you might support activities in 2015.
Subject of the Month for July: Bring your military buttons to share with the group.
Club meetings now held
from 5:00 to 7:30 PM on
the third Sunday of each
month.
Cookies for July: Cookies for the July meeting will be provided by Rick Razor and Jack
Davis.
Upcoming Club Activities
Club Picnic at Lake Wilderness: August 9
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Chairs and tables must
be clean and stored at
the end of each club
meeting.
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Camping at Indian Flat: September 4 through the 7
Surf and Sand at Alki Beach: September 12
Camping at Pacific Beach: October 2
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through the 4
Moonlight Hunt at Lincoln Park: October 24
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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
June Finds of the Month Summary
4 pts
3 pts
2 pts
1 pt
1 pt
Dateless Standing Liberty Quarter
1911-S Barber Dime
1893 Indian Head Penny
1949-D Roosevelt Dime
1937 Wheat Penny
Rick Razor
Phil Hoover
Gary Clark
Mark Kulseth
Tom Evenson
4 pts
3 pts
3 pts
3 pts
2 pts
2 pts
2 pts
1901 Peoria Corn Carnival Medallion
14K Gold Ring with 4 Diamonds
10K Gold Ring
10K Gold Class Ring
10 K Gold Woman's Earring
12K Gold Filled Ring
.925 Heart Locket
Sue Kaas
Tom Evenson
Phil Hoover
Gary Clark
Rick Razor
Mark Kulseth
Jack Davis
4 pts
3pts
2 pts
1 pt
1 pt
1869 Russian 2 Kopek
1930 Panama Quarter
Canadian Dollar
Mexican 1 Peso
Canadian 1 Dollar
Mark Kulseth
Phil Hoover
Gary Clark
Rick Razor
Tom Evenson
4 pts
3 pts
2 pts
1 pt
1 pt
1 pt
1904 Buster Brown Shoe Company Ad Plate
Late 1800s to Early 1900s Woman's Belt Buckle
Summit Inn Stevens Pass Luck Token
Padlock
Monorail #405 1934 Futuristic Car
Vashon Island Soccer Referee Coin
Gary Clark
Phil Hoover
Rick Razor
Mark Kulseth
Carol Collins
Tom Evenson
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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
[email protected]
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
1942 D
1942 S
1943 D
1944 D
1945 D
1946 S
1948 S
1949 D
1949 S
1950
1950 S
1951 D
1951 S
1952 D
1955
1955 D
1956
2009 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 [email protected] 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.
No Host Outing - Vancouver Island
August 27th – 30th
Everyone is welcome! Expected activities include:
Low tide hunting on a beach where silver has been found
Areas with lots of history
Great grass hunting
Large parks
School grounds
An old dump area for diggers
Cities included are:
Duncan
Nanaimo
Courtenay
Comox
Some areas are expected to be virgin ground
Don’t forget you will need a passport or an upgraded driver’s license
For more information, contact Rick Razor at 425-228-9189
CASCADE TREASURE CLUB
2015 NAME _________________________
SCAVENGER HUNT
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MAY - OCTOBER
ALL ITEMS [1] POINT EXCEPT BONUS [3] POINT ITEMS
OPEN COINS
RED PULL TAB
SUSPENDER PIECE
ROSEBUSH TAG
DOOR KNOB PLATE
PLATED / JUNK RING
HOSE NOZZLE
RIFLE CASING / CARTRIDGE
AX HEAD
METAL BUTTON MILITARY
PORCELAIN / GLASS BUTTON
RAIL ROAD SPIKE
SQUARE NAIL
COPPER WIRE
BICYCLE NAME PLATE
TOY CAP GUN
POCKET KNIFE
DOG TAG DATED
SCOUT ITEM
TAX TOKEN WASH. STATE
GAME TOKEN
SEATTLE TRANSIT HALF MOON TOKEN
GOOD FOR TOKEN
BRASS SCREW/ NAIL
TOOTSIE TOY
LEAD TOY
JEWELRY
1940 - 58 WHEAT PENNY
1909 WHEAT PENNY
1860 – 1909 INDIAN HD PENNY
SILVER WAR NICKEL
V NICKEL
BUFFALO NICKEL
1890 – 1915 BARBER DIME
1916 - 40 MERCURY DIME
ROSIE DIME 1950 - 60
STAND LIB QUARTER W/ DATE
BICENTENNIAL QUARTER
PRE 1900 BARBER HALF
WALKER HALF
KENNEDY HALF
CHINESE CACHE COIN
CANADIAN SILVER COIN
CANADIAN LOONEY
CANADIAN LG CENT
MEXICIAN COIN
BRITISH COIN
SPANISH REALE
OTHER PRE 1960 FOREIGN COIN
WASHINGTON STATE QUARTER
SEATED US DIME OR QUARTER
1973 US DIME
ITEMS ENTERED ARE FOR PREVIOUS MONTHS DETECTING
.925 0R STERLING ITEM
10K JEWELRY ITEM
14K ITEM
18 K GOLD RING
BRACELET
GOLD CHAIN
COIN PURSE
WATCH
1st place winner is outright
2nd & 3rd place will be drawn
from all participant entries.
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 1909 ITEM
LARGE CENT U.S.
All items must
ENGRAVED GOLD RING
be found in WASHINGTON STATE & Shown as found