Puget Sound Treasure Hunters Club T ACOMA , WA O CTOBER 2016

Est. 1972

MDAW’s ANNUAL HUNT HAD A SILVER LINING After a stormy Friday in the Lacey/Olympia area, Saturday, September 24, 2016 turned out to be a pretty nice day for the Metal Detecting Association of Washington’s Annual Picnic and Hunt at Green Diamond Recreation Area in Grapeview, WA which is some 10 miles west of Shelton, WA. The gate opened at 9 am and registration started at 10 am. By 10 am, a crowd of Th’ers were gathering around to get started on the hunt.

minute timed hunt. At the start signal, Th’ers swarmed out onto the field in a mad dash to find the elusive, buried coins. Once you located the coin with your detector coil, you had to find the exact spot where the coin was buried and that required a pinpointer, which many TH’ers had at the ready, gave you the exact spot to dig the coin. This required you to get down on one or both knees to retrieve the coin. Doing this for 45 minutes could mean getting up and down as many as 50 or more times for the faster TH’ers. Usually, you feel the aftermath of this type of exercise the next day, like why am I so sore. After the hunt TH’ers moved back to the staging area to sort their coins, by that I mean, looking for the painted nickles. A line started to form as Ron and Bev Sharer started handing out prizes to those with the painted nickels. During this time Dee and Rick Sperling were selling raffle tickets for the swell prizes that were donated to the hunt by major detector companies and the silver coins furnished by the MDAW.

The hunt organizer, Ron Sharer, organized a seeding/planting party to hide coins, plain nickles and dimes, and painted nickles. This was a tedious job in its self as the coins had to be buried by making a small slit in the ground with a knife and sliding the coin into the slit and tamping it down with the foot. The painted nickles were the ones you wanted to find, because they had numbers that indicated the prize you would win, such as silver rounds, silver halves, quarters and dimes, detector carry bags, t-shirts, flashlights, water bottles, digging sets, back packs, digging tools and many other prizes. There were a lot of swell prizes to be won in the raffle; silver halves, quarters, dimes, coin sets along with a metal detector, pinpointer, headphones and carry pouches. At 11:30, 27 TH’ers, representing MDAW, PSTHC, CTC PTHC, OPTH and the Outlaws, lined the field where several hundred plain and painted nickels and dimes were planted, held their detectors above their head in anticipation of the start signal to begin a 45

About the same time, lunch was announched and a second line formed to partake in some fine foods, namely, fried chicken, bean, potato and macaroni salads, fruit, cold cuts and a cheese cake. It was all real tasty. The raffle offered a metal detector as first prize and it was won by Caroline Townsend from PSTHC.Some other swell prizes that were mentioned earlier in the article, were awarded. There was plenty to eat, a lot of good conversation and fun to be had by all. A BIG

CLUB WEBSITE: http://pugetsoundtreasurehunters.googlepages.com/home

OCTOBER 2016

P AGE 2 thanks to Ron and all of those MDAW members that had a hand in putting on this memoriable hunt. Until next year, good hunting and don’t forget to fill those holes!

Upcoming Events On October 29, 2016 the Cascade Treasure Club will have their Moonlight Hunt at Lincoln Park in Seattle, WA. For info contact: Mark Jenkins at 425-223-2985. November 5, 2016 Bremerton-West Sound Coin Show 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Free admission. Masonic Temple 878 5th St. Bremerton, Washington 98310 Contact: Bob Kinsedahl at 253-537-6049.

FOR SALE

Jim Ratcliff, Sr. PSTHC Newsletter Editor

New-in-box, Whites MXSPORT Detector w/ accessories: 9.5” Sport Coil, 6” x 10” Eleptical Coil, MXSport Cap. MXSPORT features: Water proof (up to 10’), 6 adjustable hunt programs, Fast recovery mode, Reject volume, Salt tract, Tone ID, Adjustable ground balance, Frequency offset, Head phones, Water proof housing impervious to rain & humidity, 10” water proof Double D coil. The MXSPORT and accessories retails for $1100.00. Will sell for $799.95. Call Tim Connor at 253-840-5186.

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MDAW’s Annual Membership Picnic and Hunt at the Green Diamond Recreation Area on Mason Lake in Grapeview, WA on September 24, 2016. 27 TH’ers spent 45 minutes looking for buried coins during the hunt. There were plenty to be found and turned in for some swell prizes.

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O CTOBER 2016

September Meeting Minutes: Club Attendance

There were 41 members/ visitors at the club meeting. New Member(s) No new members joined the club in September. Visitors There were four visitors: Sophie & Tracy Xavier Amber Henneberry Tim Raup

PSTHC Scheduled Events For October -Attendance Drawing -Big Silver Raffle -Finds of the Month Judging -Pot of Gold Drawing -Club Monthly Hunt Training Topic No training was presented at the September meeting. Special Raffle Joe Sacco won the Silver Dollar Prestiage Set. Finds of the Month Allan Henneberry has accepted the Finds of the Month position.

Membership Report Total Membership - 94

Golden Nickel Contest

Pot of Gold

The Golden Nickel has been found by Caroline Townsend at Ailing Park in Tacoma,WA.

Silver Round Beverly Sullivan

Per Tvedt (16) (V) 253-840-5146

Vice President Greg Michael (16) (NV) 253-205-4996

Secretary Sue Kaas (15) (V) 206-604-6508

Treasurer Caroline Townsend (15) (V) 253-297-2475

Board Members Jim Ratcliff, Jr. (15) (V) 360-556-4009 Bob McSwain (16)(V) 253-845-3121 Tim Connor (16) (V) 253-840-5146 Allan Henneberry (16) (V) E-Mail: [email protected]

Membership

Dirk Sundbaum PSTHC Master of Arms Tim Connor was introduced as the was absent. newly appointed Master of Arms.

Raffle Winners

PSTHC Club Officers President

He would

Brian Paget (16) (V) 253-961-7242

Information Manager

have won

Jim Ratcliff, Sr. (V)

$37.00

E-Mail:

Silver Dollar Matthew Connor

[email protected]

Training OPEN (NV)

US Silver Dollar Kandi Henneberry US Silver Half Matthew Connor. US Silver Half Kandi Henneberry

Hunt Meister/Contest Attendance Prize Winner

Ed Chumbley Won a Silver Quarter

On Saturday and Sunday, September 24 and 25, 2016 Sue Kass, Greg Michael and the Ratcliff’s, Jim Sr. and Jr. handed out PSTHC literature and showed some of their finds to customers at Cabelas’ Fall Great Outdoors Day’s Sale in Lacey, WA.

Tom Evenson (NV) 425-273-1586

Master of Arms Tim Connor

OCTOBER 2016

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Club Hunt Winners Tom Evenson - Most Bolts (1) Pat Baxter - Most Pull Rings Tim Connor - Canadian $1 Coin Greg Michael - Most Soccer Pins (1)

September Monthly Club Hunt: Eight PSTHC members started their monthly hunt at 8 AM on Septembert 17, 2016 at Harry Todd Park in Tillicum, WA. There was light rain throughout the hunt. The hunt was cut short at the three hour mark.

Club Shield Finder

Notable Finds Kevin Japhet - Turquoise/Silver Ring Bob McSwain - Native American Pendant Tom Evenson - Tiffany Silver Bracelet Two Wheaties Pat Baxter - Bicycle Name Plate

The club shield was found by Tim Connor. It will be hidden at the monthly hunt site and a clue will be given to its location. Prize: Silver Half. Lucky Penny Winner Lucky Penny # 36 was drawn, but no one found the lucky penny.

September 2016 - Finds of the Month Winners

US Coin

Jewelry

Token

Kevin Japhet Walking Half

Sue Kaas 26th Tulip Festival Pin

Pat Baxter LA Transit Token

Foreign Coin

Open

Monthly Club Hunt

Warren Hooper 1947 Canadian Half

Joe Sacco Combo Lock

Tom Evenson Black Hills Gold Ring

OCTOBER 2016

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PSTHC T-Shirts More members are showing up at hunts wearing a PSTHC T-shirt. Let everyone know who you represent. T-Shirts $12.00

$5.00 Each

Layered in 24kt gold.

Metal detector pin layered in 24kt gold. Normally, this pin is only available for purchase at the gold show, but we have acquired several to sell to members. Makes a great gift item or just wear it on your cap. See Jim Ratcliff, Jr. at any club meeting to purchase a pin or you can contact: [email protected]

1909 $2 1/2 Gold Coin pin

1911 $5 Gold Coin

The club has patches and hats available for purchase at meetings. Pocket Patch $5.00 and/or Back Patch $30.00 or both for $35.00. Hats w/club name embroidered (Choice of Military Khaki and Military Fatigue $10. each. The Digital Camouflage and Camouflage Green $15. each. Cash or check will be accepted. See Dawn Heimes at the monthly hunt or meeting.

PSTHC is Buying Silver Coins If you have small quantities of silver coins (halves, dimes and quarters) you would like to sell, the club will pay the local BUY rate for your coins. Coins are needed for the monthly hunt. SEE the CLUB TREASURER.

Treasure Hunter Certification All three levels of certification are now !! FREE!

See Brian Feierday, Jim, Jr. or Caroline Townsend for certification testing. Improve your skills & knowledge. Webmasters Email: [email protected]

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September Board Meeting Notes Treasurers Report Caroline Townsend gave the board an over view of club funds. Membership Report Greg Michaels reported that the club membership now stands at 94 members. Training for September There is no training scheduled for the September club meeting. Hunt Master Report Tom Evenson reported that the monthly hunt will be at either Harry Todd Park in Tillicum or Sehmel Homestead Park in Oak Harbor, WA on Saturday, September 17, 2016 starting at 8 am. The membership can vote on either at the meeting. 2017 Club Budget The 2017 club budget was reviewed and approved by the board. An audit of the club books by the new incoming officers will be planned for the near future. Board of Authority (BoA) The BoA was reviewed and revised by the board. The revised document will be reviewed again at the October board meeting. Change to Board Meeting Start Time The board voted in the affirm to change the board start time from 6:30 pm to 6 pm. Sheath Raffle The Lesche Sheath made by Per Tvedt will be raffled in the coming months. Tickets will be sold over the next few months and the proceeds will be donated to benefit Fisher House at JBLM. Volunteers Needed for Committee Support Club members are needed as volunteers in various positions, e.g. training, membership, etc. Welcome Table Placed at Meeting Entrance The board agreed to a welcome table being placed at the meeting room entrance to greet guests/new members. Master of Arms Tim Connor was appointed as the club Master of Arms for general membership meetings by the president.

Washington Treasure Hunting Clubs Cascade Treasure Club—Seattle http://www.cascadetreasureclub.com Hood Canal Detectorists Club—Belfair http://sites.google.com/site/ hoodcanaldetectoristsclub/home

Olympic Peninsula Treasure Hunters Club— Bremerton http://sites.google.com/site/ olympicpeninsulatreasurehunter Pilchuck Treasure Hunting Club—Everett http://www.pilchucktreasurehunts.org/home.html

PSTHC CODE OF ETHICS 

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I will check Federal, State, County and Local Laws before searching. It is my responsibility to KNOW and UNDERSTAND THE LAW. I will never knowingly remove or destroy any potential historical archeological treasures. I will not enter private property without the owner's permission. I will refill all holes and try not to leave any damage. I will not litter and will dispose of any trash found digging. I will not destroy or tamper with any structures on public or private property or what is left of Ghost Towns. I will not tamper with signs, maintenance facilities or equipment and leave all gates as found. I will make an effort to return found property to its rightful owner. I will be polite and informative to those who inquire about the hobby. I will protect my hobby, be thoughtful, considerate and courteous at all times to others and their property.

We are an ambassador of a pastime/hobby that we want to protect and we will be judged by how we act and respond.

Webmasters Email: [email protected]

OCTOBER 2016

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Per Tvedt, PSTHC President, is presented a Certificate of Lifetime Membership in the PSTHC by Caroline Townsend, PSTHC Treasurer, at the general membership meeting on September 15, 2016 at the Sizzler Restaurant in Lakewood, WA.

Next Board Meeting 6:00 pm, Thursday, October 13, 2016 IHOP Restaurant 7445 S Hosmer St. Tacoma, WA 253-474-5320 Club Meeting Place SIZZLER Restaurant 253-582-4001 10204 S. Tacoma Way Lakewood, WA 7:00 pm 3rd Thursday of the month

Club Events Calendar Oct 13 - Board Meeting Oct 20 - Club Meeting Nov 10 - Board Meeting Nov 17 - Club Meeting Dec 8 - Board Meeting Dec 15 - Club Meeting/ X-mas Party Jan 12 - Board Meeting Jan 19 - Club Meeting Feb 9- Board Meeting Feb 16 - Club Meeting Mar 9 - Board Meeting Mar 16 - Club Meeting Apr 13 - Board Meeting

PSTHC P.O. Box 98206

Two PSTHC members defy the rainey conditions at the club’s monthly hunt on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Harry Todd Park in Tillicum, WA.

Apr 20 - Club Meeting May 11 - Board Meeting

PSTHC is a member of the Metal Detecting Association of Washington https://sites.google.com/site/metaldetectwa/home Resources Coalition http://resourcescoalition.org/

Tacoma, WA 98498 CLUB WEBSITE: http://pugetsoundtreasurehunters.googlepages.com/home