Archive for August, 2010

Nugget Shooting Derby / Treasure Hunt
Sponsored by Gold Nugget Mining Supply

Being held on September 18 & 19, 2010 at the 7th Annual Coyote Melon Festival in Meadview Arizona.

Nugget Shooting Derby

The Nugget Shooting Derby offers prizes of gold nuggets, collectible coins and a bonus prize for the high points winner, but be aware- contestants will work for these prizes! Metal targets, which can be exchanged for prizes, are scattered across 1+ acres of desert and must be located with a metal detector within the time allotted.

Saturday the 18th from 9:00 am to 11:00 am
$35 Entry Fee

GRAND PRIZE: MINELAB  X-TERRA 705 METAL DETECTOR, RETAIL VALUE $990!
2ND PLACE: DETECTOR PRO “Nugget Buster” HEADPHONES
3RD PLACE: 1.75 DWT GOLD NUGGET

BONUS TARGETS:

• .7 DWT GOLD NUGGET
• .5 DWT GOLD NUGGET
• .3 DWT GOLD NUGGET

Treasure Hunt

Sunday the 19th from 10:00 am to 11:30 am
$25 Entry Fee if registered by 09/15/2010
$30 Entry Fee for all registrations after 09/15/2010

GRAND PRIZE: DETECTOR PRO “BLACK WIDOW” HEADPHONES, RETAIL VALUE $140!
TARGETS:

• .4 DWT GOLD NUGGET
• .4 DWT GOLD NUGGET
• .25 DWT GOLD NUGGET
• .2 DWT GOLD NUGGET
• 1939-S WALKING HALF DOLLAR
• 1918-S WALKING HALF DOLLAR
• 1936-S WALKING HALF DOLLAR
• 1898 BARBER HALF DOLLAR
• 1949-S FRANKLIN HALF DOLLAR
• 1908-D BARBER HALF DOLLAR
• 1922 PEACE DOLLAR
• 1891 MORGAN DOLLAR
• 1880-S MORGAN DOLLAR

For official rules, more information or to enter, call 928-727-3786 or visit http://www.coyotemelonfestival.com

On August 16th, Ken made a post on the TVP Forum asking what everyone would like to see for the next grand prize and though there has been a little chatter over there, I really thought I should get it out to everyone. To help facilitate the data collection, I have added a new feature to the main TVP site for Polls. I have setup a new poll for the next Grand Prize and have added several items to choose from, including a None of the Above category in case you have something else in mind.

I think this will be a great way to see what the majority of members are looking for and make the grand prize an exciting event.

Please remember that the Grand Prize raffle isn’t intended to be given away each month like the items on the normal raffle table. It is designed to be given away around every three to four months (3-4 times a year) which allows the club to get items that wouldn’t normally be available.

The poll is open now and will stay open until September 9th at 8:00pm, so please take a moment and cast your vote today… we are counting on your input!

Happy Prospecting!

Tracy

13- Members participated in the August – Finds of the month.

GOLD FINDS WINNERS:

-  MARK W. won a vail with Gold for his find at Alaska

-  JACK H. won a Bicentennial Coin for his finds at Two Quartz.

OTHER PARTICIPANTS:

-  JACK B.,  JIM & SUE J.,  JIM & RIE., KARL

TREASURE FINDS WINNERS:

-  RAY & DEB B. won a vial with Gold for their finds in local parks.

-  DUANE S. won a Bicentennial Coin for his find on Beaches in Orange county.

OTHER PARTICIPANTS:

-  DIANE McM.,  JACK B.,  FRANK R.

Thanks for sharing your finds with the membership.  Good Luck and Bring Home The Gold!

Ranger Airlifted to County-USC Medical Center

August 18, 2010

AZUSA – A man struck an unarmed Angeles National Forest ranger in the face with an unknown object today, knocking him unconscious, authorities said.

The forest protection officer was in the East Fork Ranger Station in the San Gabriel Mountains at 24700 East Fork Road when he heard a knock on the door and someone asked him if he could use his phone.

When the ranger opened the door, he was struck in the face with an unknown object and knocked unconscious, according to Capt. Mike Parker of the Sheriff’s Headquarters Bureau.

When he awoke, he called 911, with the sheriff’s San Dimas Sheriff’s Station receiving the call at 3:40 p.m.

The suspect was described as being in his 20s and driving a green Mitsubishi Eclipse.

The ranger was airlifted to County-USC Medical Center. His condition was not immediately available, but one station reported he was going in and out of consciousness.

Azusa and Glendora police joined the sheriff’s department in looking for the suspect. Cars matching the description of the suspect vehicle were being checked.

“We do not know the reason for this bizarre and seemingly unprovoked attack,” Parker said.
The District Attorney’s Crimes Against Police Officers Unit is also on the case, Parker said.

For our members who frequent the East Fork area, please be careful out there and be extra aware of those around you.

If you are going on the outing this weekend, please take a moment to stop in at the Ranger Station to inquire how the assaulted officer is doing. If someone could drop off a get well card from the club, that would be great too.

The GPAA is looking for a local young couple, GPAA members, 25 – 35 years old for a 30 second commercial they’re shooting around here. They’ll be metal detecting together out in the desert and speaking from a script into the camera. Also there is hugging at one point so a couple is ideal. They are paying $100 for each person and taking care of expenses as well.

If you are interested, send your contact information (i.e. names of the couple, address, phone, ages, GPAA member number, etc.) and a photo to Chris Culp at the GPAA. Chris is the GPAA editor and his email address is  cculp@goldprospectors.org.

If you have any questions, you can contact Chris directly using the email address above or at (951) 699-4749 x160.

Are you ready to get out and do some detecting or prospecting? Well August will be a great month to do just that, so make your plans now to attend one of the outings with the club.

The prospecting outing will be at East Fork on the San Gabriel river. Jim Jeffery will be leading the outing, so be sure to check with him or check the Club Forum for details. This outing will be held on Saturday, August 21st.

John Bucholzer will be leading our metal detecting outing, but we don’t have a definitive date or location yet. Check back for more details on this outing.

** UPDATE **

The metal detecting outing will be held at Oceanside beach on Sunday August 29th at 4pm. We will be working the beach on the South side of the pier. Hope to see you there!

The August 2010 Temecula Valley Prospectors meeting will be held on Saturday, August 14th, at 9:00 am. Our meetings are held at the Temecula Community Center located at 28816 Pujol St., Temecula CA.

If you’ve been out digging or detecting this month, don’t forget to bring your finds to share with the group. Who knows… you might just win some gold!

All are welcome, so we hope to see you there.

Is it hot in your hometown?
The Durango Diggers want to invite you to the “All Chapter get together” Near Silverton Colorado in a old mining town called Eureka.

August 14th through 22th 2010

Eureka is a remnants of a old mining and milling town 8 1/2 miles NE of Silverton Colorado on State road 110. There will be plenty of room for both RVs and tents. Eureka’s elevation is 9,862. so remember a coat! The Silverton area has a rich and colorful mining history. The mining industry is every where you look. From ghost towns to old mill sites as well as mines themselves. Because this is the area has a vast network of old Mining roads. Most of them above Eureka require four wheel drive or a ATV. Besides prospecting, there are many recreation opportunities in the Silverton area. The Durango Silverton narrow gage railroad, jeep tours, hiking, wildlife watching and just getting together and having fun.

For more information, contact Curt Mitchell cmitch1285@gmail.com.

Please RSVP