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Shasta Miners & Prospectors Association NEWSLETTER
Miner of the Month for March 2015
Kenny Chinn
Founded in 1959, Shasta Miners & Prospectors Association is a non-profit organization that helps small-scale miners and pro-spectors while educating the public about mining. The Association offers gold-bearing claims that the members can enjoy using with full access and we hold monthly meetings that are open to the public.
Miner of the Month
Kenny Chinn Congratulations!
for
sharing his prospecting experience at a special outing for the Boy Scouts.
In Jan. Kenny hosted an outing for Boy Scout
Troop 381 at the Bull Dog II Claim. Kenny
took equipment and demonstrated mining and
panning techniques for the Scouts. In spite of
the cold conditions a good time was had by all.
http://www.monex.com/liveprices GOLD and Silver March 6, 2015
Monex Spot Prices Change Open High Low
Monex Spot Gold 1169.00 -29.00 1195.00 1195.00 1165.00
Monex Spot Silver 15.91 -0.23 16.02 16.02 15.74
Kenny Chinn with “Donner”
March 19, 2015 Presentation
DETECTING FOR GOLD Meet the author, Ray Mills, “Detecting for Gold “ Adventures,
Trips and Tips. Ray will discuss his book, Detecting for Gold. As a
bonus for SMPA members he has agreed to bring a few copies of his
book to sign for members who are interested in purchasing his book.
His presentation will be approximately 30 minutes with time for Q. and
A. His book answers the many questions people have asked him over
the years. One particular question he answers in his book is, what does
it take to get into gold detecting?
Gold found with a metal detector
By Ray Mills
Shasta Miners and Prospectors Association (SMPA) March 2015 Pg. 2
2015 Officers and Directors and Chairs
O ffi c e r s
P r e s i d e n t D ia n a C la yt o n ( 5 3 0 ) 5 2 4 - 1 2 2 6 d ia n a e c la y t o n @ a o l . co m
V i c e P r e s i d e n t D o n n a D a v i s ( 5 3 0 ) 6 2 3 - 0 7 4 4 d j d _1 9 6 3 _2 0 0 6 @ ya h o o . co m
Secr eta ry S u s a n D o y le ( 5 3 0 ) - 5 4 9 - 3 0 3 9 d o y l ew t@ a o l . c o m
Treasu re r
W a yn e K i n g ( 5 3 0 ) - 396-2207 [email protected]
D i r e c t o r s Chip Hess ( 5 3 0 ) 4 1 0 - 3 1 2 2 [email protected] Kenny Chinn (5 3 0 ) 5 1 0 - 0 1 7 8 [email protected] Dick Kingsmore (530) 549 - 3197 [email protected] Douglas Mueller (7 1 6 ) - 6 2 2 - 8 3 1 0 [email protected]
Leg is lation C h ip H es s ( 5 3 0 ) 4 1 0 - 3 1 2 2 C h ip @ m i n e rs ca ch e . c o m
Metal De tecting Outings Bi l l D o y le ( 5 3 0 ) - 5 4 9 - 3 0 3 9 d o y l ew t@ a o l . c o m
Cla ims / Outings
M ik e A b e r n a t h y ( 5 3 0 ) 6 3 8 - 6 7 1 7 u cn o k is s @ y a h o o . co m Bo b B u r d ett ( 5 3 0 ) 4 7 4 - 4 4 8 8 Bo b C a rp e n t e r ( 5 3 0 ) 3 5 7 - 5 3 3 1 K en n y C h in n ( 5 3 0 ) 5 1 0 - 0 1 7 8 G en e C la y t o n ( 5 3 0 ) 2 2 2 - 6 0 7 0
SMPA Logo C lo th ing
Mary Ann Stevens (5 3 0 ) 3 4 7 - 1 6 7 9 [email protected]
Membe rsh ip Donna Davis ( 5 3 0 ) 6 2 3 - 0 7 4 4 d j d _1 9 6 3 _2 0 0 6 @ ya h o o . co m
Web S ite Adm inistra tor D a v id D o b b er ( 5 3 0 ) 3 4 7 - 6 7 0 5 d . d o b b er@ s b cg lo b a l . n et Web: www.shastaminersandprospectors.org To access: find out what your user name and password is. The newsletter is posted to mem-ber site for current month and moved to the public access the following month. Newsletter is sent via email unless otherwise indicated. IF you have an email address and not getting your newsletter, be sure to check spam or junk mail.
A letter from our President, Diana Clayton
Dear Shasta Miners and Prospectors: Last month's meeting was awesome! Thanks Chip, for the great presentation on sluicing techniques. It was very help-ful and informative. As I write the newsletter, Gene and I are sitting in the Shoreline R.V. Park in Eureka Ca, getting ready to do some beach metal detecting and do a little surf fishing and some “sunbaked “ gold nugget prospecting. Isn’t technology amazing.
March 19 Presentation We have a special guest, Ray Mills, who recently wrote a book on “ Detecting for Gold”. I bought the book and it is filled with great tips and stories. On Page 79, he says to always carry a straw in your backpack to blowout small cracks and crevices that dot the exposed bedrock along a stream. What a good idea that is. The book is filled with great pictures as well. I found out what a sunbaker nugget is. Ray defines this as a nugget of gold lying on the surface in plain sight. I am very excited that he is able to speak with us on March 19. This will be a great learning experience.
Meeting Attendance is Growing Our meetings for the last 4 months has had great participation. The average meeting seems to be about 84 people. Last month we had about 86 people . It might be a good idea to come a little early to the meeting giving you time to socialize, sign up for raffles etc. The doors open at 6 for set up etc. I want to thank all of you who come early to help set up chairs, tables, coffee and refreshments. Al Schroder made a new raffle ticket cage and painted it gold. Thank you Al.
Thank You The NorCa RV and Sports Show was March 6, 7, and 8. We want to thank Jim Stevens, Mike Russell, Red Passman, Wayne King, Joe and Cassie Zucco and Donna Davis and Kenny Chinn for taking the time to represent the Shasta Miners and Prospectors.
Members Bob Burdett got recharged with new energy with a new pacemaker. We wish you a speedy recovery. Bob says he is doing pretty well.
We were sad to hear that Lee Jarose, Maude Jarose’s husband, passed away recently. Maude, we want you to know our prayers are with you. The two of you put many years into making this association work. It was truly appreciat-ed. Lee will be missed.
Miner of the Month Congratulations to Kenny Chinn for Miner of the Month. He definitely walked the ex-tra mile working with the boy scouts. Thank you.
SMPA Officers and Board Members
If you need information about the club
activities please contact us.
Diana Clayton
SMPA Logo Clothing Chairperson, Mary Ann Stevens
[email protected] Ph: (530)-347-1679 We have nice hoodies, t-Shirts, tank tops, hats, and iron-on emblems. These items are on display and are for pur-chase at each general meeting.
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Donna Davis Vice President
[email protected] 530 6 2 3 - 0 7 4 4
Hello fellow miners, Donna Davis V. President and membership chairperson I would like to thank all who have been taking care of the panning demo at the Nor-Cal Sports Show. It is always good to have enthusiastic volunteers that can donate a little time, and also get some enjoyment and knowledge out of it at the same time. The weather has been wonderful these last days however, it is a real shame that we can't have some of that snow from back east shipped in and put in the lake as we really need more rain. I’m afraid that it is going to be a tough fire season. I finally got my computer issue solved (kind of) and am trying to catch up on all the pa-
perwork. –As a result it has delayed me in getting info out to members. So if you haven't received anything yet you should be getting it shortly. Our meetings have been bigger than usual which is great to see. –I sure look forward to meeting Ray Mills, author of a new book about on metal detecting for gold. –This book can be found at Miner's Cache if you want to check it out. . I hope to see everyone at the next meeting set for Thurs march 19th. Keep on mining
Guided Metal Detector Outings: Guided metal detecting outing occur on the Second Sat. morning after our regular scheduled meeting. The location of the hunt is announced at the general meeting. If you are unable to attend the meeting please con-tact Bill Doyle, Metal Detecting Chair.
Email: [email protected] or call (530)-549-3039 March 28 is the next scheduled outing.
February Metal Detector Outing
Twelve persons were in attendance for the outing held at Red Bluff High School. Those attending were Mau-rice Huff, Howard Waldron, Ed Doyle Lorin Fleming, Mike Russell, Dick Kingsmore, Ed Thurson, Robert Graff, Bill Woodward, Val Smalley, Dennis Palermo, and myself.
The weather was perfect and the targets were plentiful. The Find of the Day went to Ed Thurston with his find of a beautiful sterling silver ring containing 13 clear faceted chips resembling diamonds; he also recov-ered a silver toe ring. Everyone went home satisfied and with change in their pockets.
We had not been at this venue as a group for over two years and the targets accumulated since then. This seems to prove that the most successful detecting is at those places that have not been hunted recently, and continually, searched. These places are becoming fewer and fewer in the Redding area. Hope to see you at the next meeting.
Until then, good hunting…..
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Susan Doyle
Shasta Miners and Prospectors Meeting Minutes Submitted by Susan Doyle
FEB 19, 2015 Minutes
Anderson Grange Hall 8085 Airport Way, Redding, CA 96002
Called to order: President Diana Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:12 pm. Kenny Chinn led the members in the flag salute.
Diana called for all guests present to introduce themselves and express their interest. There were many guests/returning members.
Diana also introduced the Board Members, Officers and Chairmen. Miner of the Month: Jane & Keith Young were named as February Miners of the Month.
Meeting Program: Chip Hess displayed various sluices and the proper method of use.
Hidden Coin: Robert Burnett and his son found the coin under bleachers at Buckeye School. He has hidden the coin again and
provided a hint in the Newsletter.
Minutes: Secretary Susan Doyle read the minutes and they were accepted as read. Treasurer’s Report: Wayne King reported that the current account balances are: $5,683.70 Membership: Chairman Donna Davis reports that membership is high and that we have 6 new memberships tonight. She has had
computer problems that she is trying to resolve. Claims Report: Chairman Mike Abernathy reports that there has been digging into the bank at the “Can Do” Claim. He emphasized the im-
portance of refraining from this practice due to its hazardous nature. The February Mining Outing will be at the “Can Do” Claim. Members can
meet at the rest stop just beyond Douglas City, at 9:00 a.m. and proceed to the claim. Weather should be good and there will be lots of activity—
panning, sluicing, high-banking. Mike and Kenny Chinn along with Diana and Gene Clayton, met with Manual Silva concerning the mining plan
for the “Can Do” Claim (that had been submitted in June 2014). BLM has some concern that an endangered frog, the Yellow Legged Foothill
Frog, is on the claim. This frog is in the water during a limited period of time during the year and activity may be restricted during that time.
BLM has approved the removal of brush along the bank of the river, and it may be left on the site and they will dispose of it.
Metal Detector Report: Chairman Bill Doyle thanked the member from the January Meeting for advising him that access was now restricted
at Meadow Lane School—it gave him an opportunity to make alternate plans. All interested members met at the school to find that it has now
been closed with fencing. The group then proceeded to Alta Mesa Park. Everyone found some targets there, however, pickings were slim. It has
been brought to his attention that Sequoia School has now been fenced also. This action is believed to have been taken to reduce graffiti at the
schools. So, suitable locations for outings are diminishing. The next outing, on Saturday, February 28, will be in Red Bluff. Interested members
and guests are asked to meet at the Prime Outlets in Anderson, at 9:00 a.m., and participate in a car pool to Red Bluff High School. Donna Davis’
ring is still missing, believed to have been lost at Anderson River Park. Several members have searched the area, but if any club member should
find a wedding ring at the park, please contact Donna. Joseph Coe, the person that won the metal detector at the Christmas Raffle, is in Arizona
and has found gold with his new detector.
Club Logo Clothing: Mary Ann Stevens is the new Logo Clothing Chairman, please see her for any items, she is currently taking orders.
Website Password: The member side of our club website has new passwords. Contact Diana Clayton or Donna Davis and they will verify
your current membership status and give you the new password.
Break for refreshments.
Find of the Month: Robert Graff—won the voting in Find of the Month with the Spanish New Mexico Commemorative coin that
he found on the west side of Highway 273, near Win River Casino. Diana Clayton—submitted a small, cast metal, model VW Rab-
bit car, that she found in a remote area of a club claim.
Show & Tell : Jane Young, at the urging of club members, conducted further research on one of the items that she and her husband, Keith,
shared with the club last month. After much research she determined that the item in question was a spring loaded, screen door hinge, either from
the Victorian era, or a reproduction. Phil Batton found a lapel pin with clutch, in the shape of an elephant head with the letters, “GOP” across its
forehead. His research showed it to be a Republican Party pin.
Sports & RV Show: March 6, 7, 8, 2015, at the Shasta County Fairgrounds, in Anderson, the club would like to provide a panning demonstra-
tion, with information about the Shasta Miners & Prospectors Association. Volunteers are needed to man the booth, please contact Donna Davis
for scheduling.
Raffle: Raffle was conducted by Diana Clayton and Kenny Chinn, Jordan Constantino assisted with drawing the tickets:
50/50 Drawing—was won by Ralph Pettis, in the amount of $71.00.
Gold Nugget—was won by Ed Doyle.
Silver Coin, 1 oz.in weight—was won by “Red” Passman
Name Tag Drawing—was won by Cliff Wease
Happy Birthday: Members with a February Birthday were asked to stand, the assembly sang, “Happy Birthday.”
Adjourned: The meeting was adjourned at 9:08 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan J. Doyle, Secretary
Shasta Miners and Prospectors Association (SMPA) March 2015 Pg. 5
HIDDEN COIN Monthly Contest and CLUE
Here is the first clue. By Robert Burnett email [email protected]
CLUE: In a public area, In Redding.
I was originally founded in 1949, and then renovated and opened again in 2003.
FIND of MONTH CONTEST and SHOW AND TELL ADVENTURES
“Find of the Month” Contest
Robert Graff won the voting in Find of the Month with the Spanish New Mexico Commemorative coin that he found on the west side of Highway 273, near Win River Casino. Be sure to bring your metal detecting or prospecting finds to the meeting. The winner of the contest receives 1/2 silver dollar (value about $15) Diana Clayton submitted a toy car. It was cute and fun to find.
“Show and Tell” Thank you for sharing your adventures! Jane Young, at the urging of club members, conducted further research on one of the items that she and her husband, Keith,
shared with the club last month. After much research she determined that the item in question was a spring loaded, screen door
hinge, either from the Victorian era, or a reproduction. Phill Batton found a lapel pin with clutch, in the shape of an elephant
head with the letters, “GOP” across its forehead. His research showed it to be a Republican Party pin.
Treasures are out there!
It is still out there to find as of March 5
Guided Claims Outings: Guided Claims outings are scheduled the first Sat. following the general meeting. For more information contact Michael Abernathy, Claims Chair. Email: [email protected] or call 530) 638 -6717 The outing will be at Bull Dog 1, 2, 3 on March 21, 2015 providing the weather is decent. More discussion at the March 19 general meeting.
Hello fellow miners and dredgers, The season will be upon us before you know it! I'm sure there are those that have a pool to test out our very ready to go machines. I have found a set of 1994 regulations the DFG put out. Wish you all luck out there. Now on to the regular biz....... We had a great outing in January. 17 men, women and children showed up to have fun. Many found GOLD and some found out what working a claim is all about. Like how to read the stream as to where to find gold, where's its been in the pass and where you find it today. There are some pictures and I hope you can see them. I hope to see you all at the next meeting on the 18th of March and the outing on the 21st at Bull Dog 1, 2,4 . I'm sure we will have a great time. Looking forward to seeing you all. Michael Abernathy Claim's Chairman
Jim Rankin Ready to go high banker Young miner hard at it!
Shasta Miners and Prospectors Association (SMPA) March 2015 Pg. 6
SAVE THE DATES for 2015 EVENTS March 6,7,8 NoCal Sport and RV Show (Volunteers are needed for panning demos)
June 11/12/13/14 Shasta County Fair (volunteers needed for days)
July 24/25/26 Shasta Miners and Prospector’s Annual Outing (to be announced)
August 22 Shasta Miners and Prospector’s Annual Picnic at Anderson Riverpark KC
Grove # 1
Claims Outings: Monthly claims outing usually follow the Sat. after the general meeting.
Metal Detecting: Monthly outings are usually scheduled on the second Sat. following the meeting
Monthly Meeting: Third Thursday of the month
March to May 2015 Scheduled Outings Schedule of outings for both and Shasta Miners and Prospectors Association ( SMPA)
and NorCal Prospectors (GPAA) Note: you need to be a member of SMPA for the SMPA outings.
Both schedules are published as a courtesy since many members belong to both organizations.
Nor CAL
Mar 5th - meeting Mar 7th - prospecting outing Mar 14th - metal detecting outing
SMPA
March 19 Meeting March 21 Claims Outing March 28 Metal Detecting
Apr 2nd - meeting Apr 4th - prospecting outing Apr 11th - metal detecting outing
April 16 Meeting April 18 Claims Outing April 25 Metal Detecting
May 7th - meeting May 9th - prospecting outing May 16th - metal detecting outing
May 21 Meeting May 23 Claims Outing May 30 Metal Detecting Memorial May 25
Source http://www.icmj.com/article
Legislative and Regulatory Update
by Scott Harn • California suction dredging update During the most recent dredge negotiations in San Bernardino Superior Court, Judge Gilbert Ochoa stated he will write temporary suction gold dredging regulations to allow dredgers in the state to obtain permits and get back in the water, though he did not give a firm deadline for when he will have them completed. Meanwhile, attorneys for the State of California and environmental groups successfully petitioned the California Supreme Court to review the recent Third Court of Appeals’ decision on federal preemption. California’s Third Court of Appeals ruled back in September that a lower court erred when they did not allow suction gold dredger Brandon Rinehart to present evidence that federal law preempts state law; in other words, when federal law and state law conflict, federal law takes precedent. Rinehart was cited for suction dredging without a permit even though California has refused to issue such a permit.
To access SMPA Facebook copy and paste the following address to google search https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shasta-Miners-Prospectors/212523728795615?ref=bookmarks
Check out our Web at: shastaminersandprospectorsters.org
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FEB . 19, 2015 Meeting Attendees
New Members and
Renewals
March
RYAN BERRY
LARRY BOGGES
ROBERT BURNETT
ROB BURNETT JR
TED CLARKE
ROBERT COBBBLER
PAULINE COBBLER
DENNIS CRISP
RICHARD DAVIE
MIKE DILLARD
SHANNON DILLARD
TONY ESQUIVEL
JOE (B) JR HALAS
LUIS HAMILTON
PAUL HAMLIN
JERRY HURLEY
TERRY KALBAUGH
THOMAS KIBAT
TONY LEFEVRE
LAURY LEFEVRE
JOHN LINDBERG
PAUL MONTANO
ZACK MURRAY
DENNIS PALOMA
SHEILA PALOMA
JIM RANKIN
EVE RISING
CHRIS RUSHING
JOHN SIDWELL
TOM SKINNER
RYAN SMART
LAURY SMART
ALAN ULREY
HOWARD JR WALDRON
CLIFFORD WEASE
JUDY WEASE
JOE WOODS
JOE ZUCCO
CASSIE ZUCCO
NICKOLAS BANDY GARY BARLOW
MARCIA BEHNKE
EUGENE BEMIS
RUSS BRUBAKER
BOB BURDETT
BOB CARPENTER
EDWARD CASSAYRE
DIANA CLAYTON
CASEY CORBETT
CHARLES DICKENS
GARY HALL
DELICA HERNDON
JAMES HOSIER
MILLIE HOSIER
ALICIA HOUGHTBY
JERRY HURLEY
BEVERLY HURLEY
EDDIE MORAN
BILLIE JO MOREFIELD
DOUGLAS MUELLER
CLINT RICHARDS
NICK SALYER
WILMA SHERWOOD
GERALD SPENCE
JIM STEVENS
LONNIE SWARTOUT
EUGENE VANCE
BRENDA VANCE
ERIC WEEMS
AUSTIN WICKS
JOE WOODS
Michael Abernathy Gretchen Baker Pjil Batton Marcia Behnke
Roger Benning-hoven
Larry Bogges Phyllis Bogges Earl Bray Paul Bunch Rob Burnett Kenny Chinn Diana Clayton Gene Clayton Robert Constantino Adrianna Constantino Dennis Crisp Jordan Constantino John DaSilva Kim Davis Donna Davis Ed Doyle Bill Doyle Susan Doyle Lorin Fleming Jeff Gans Robert Graff Luis Hamilton Kevin Harper Chipp Hess Stacy Hess David Hittenberger roger Hollibaugh Ron Howe Russ Kallem Karen King John King Wayne King Dick Kingsmore Bob Knox Mike Kohn Lee Kyle
Phil Leas Betty Leas Dan Logan Melody Logan Dave Mann Don McRae
Courtney Mened (spell?)
Linda Miller Ed Moran Betty Moran Doug Mueller Roger Norris Jim Pace Dennis Paloma Shelia Paloma Red Passman Kathy Passman Ralph Pettis Michael Piccinno Emily Rankin Jim Rankin Mike Russell Wayne Rzepecki Al Schroeder Debbie Scott Tom Skinner Val Smalley Ryan Smart Jon Sorling Gary Stanifer Mary Stevens Rod Tessier Ed Thurston Howard Waldron Carl Walker Cliff Weaver Russ Whalen Jim Wilkinson Barbara Wilson Joe Woods Sandy Woodward Bill Woodward Keith Young Jane Young
Approximately 2 million people attend the St. Patrick's Day parade in New York City.
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Your Membership Expiration Date is on your mailing label
SMPA Board of Directors
Meeting First Wed of Month
at 6 PM VITTLES Restaurant
2385 North St. Anderson Members are always welcome to
attend. 6 PM dinner; at 7 PM meeting.
March 19, 2015 Meeting Monthly General Meeting
Third Thursday of Month at 7 PM Anderson Grange Hall 8085 Airport Rd, Redding Across from Kent’s Groceries
Education Segment. Don’t miss this!
March 19, 2015 DETECTING FOR GOLD
Meet the author, Ray Mills, “Detecting for Gold “ Adventures, Trips and Tips. Ray will discuss
his book, Detecting for Gold. As a bonus for SMPA members he has agreed to bring a few copies
of his book to sign for members who are interested in purchasing his book. His presentation will
be approximately 30 minutes with time for Q. and A. His book, answers the questions many peo-
ple have asked him over the years. One particular question he answers in his book is, what does it
take to get into gold detecting?
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including, for example, mining equipment or supplies, lodging, transportation, food service, etc. SMPA is not liable for any negligent or willful act or
failure to act by providers of such goods or services during my activities. I acknowledge that there may be certain risks involved with activities as a
member including, but NOT limited to, rugged or uneven terrain, uncertain or unpredictable river currents, physical exertion for which I am NOT
prepared, or other unknown forces of nature, high altitude, accident or illness without access to means of rapid evacuation or availability of medical
supplies, the adequacy of medical attention once provided, or negligence on part of SMPA. I hereby agree to be responsible for my own welfare and
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and discharge forever smpa from any and all liability arising from my membership or my activities as a member. I agree that this release shall be legally
binding upon me personally, all members of my family and all minors traveling with me, my heirs, successors, assigns and legal representatives, it being
my intention to fully assume all the risk associated with my activities as a member and to release SMPA from any and all liabilities to the maximum
extent permitted by law.
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and membership application.
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