BOULDER BUSTER Volume #49 Issue # 4, 2014
HELL’S CANYON GEM CLUB
Serving the Valley for
62 YEARS
P.O. BOX 365
LEWISTON, IDAHO 83501
PURPOSE OF HELLS CANYON GEM CLUB, INC.
The purpose of this nonprofit, social club is to promote the rock hound hobby by providing opportunities for the collection, working and
displaying of gems and minerals, as well as educational programs in the field of geology.
MEETINGS: 2nd Friday of each month
Board Meeting 6 pm Regular Meeting 7 pm
VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME
Dues: Adult [per person] $15.00; Junior [under 18] Free with a responsible adult membership.
2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Past President
Steve Rand
Mel Wilks
Marylou Northrup
Marilyn Sharp
Linn Enger
208-791-2325
208-301-3939
208-743-6944
509-758-4218
208-746-4957
1st Year Trustee
Richard Peterson
1st Year Trustee
Jerry Blemka
2nd Year Trustee
Betty Wilks
2nd Year Trustee
Torch Yates
Federation Director
Jeremy Giard
Federation Delegate
Gail Giard
HELLS CANYON WEBSITE: http://www.hellscanyongemclub.com
WEBMASTER: Rick Westerholm: [email protected]
208-276-7077
509-758-7384
208-301-3939
208-743-3358
509-758-2581
509-758-2581
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HOW TO FIND OUR MEETING PLACE
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Hello Rockhounds
I hope everyone is enjoying the spring weather, I apologize for missing meetings but as most of you know I am in the
process of moving and that’s a big chore. Looks like we had a good auction, and thanks to Mel and everyone that
helped him to make it a success. I guess we decided on not having a show theme this year, but if you would like to
help out on the show let Mel or Linn know and they can direct you to what needs to be done. Things should slow
down for me by May a little bit and maybe we can get a few field trips going. So come join us on the 11th and bring
some treasure’s to share with everyone.
Steve
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March 14 board meeting, 6:15pm
In the absence of Steve Rand, Mel Wilks opened the meeting. Board members present were Mel Wilks, Mary Lou
Northrup, Marilyn Sharp, Linn Enger, Richard Peterson, Jerry Blimka, Torch Yates, Jeremy & Gail Giard.
Mel announced that Steve Rand will be moving to Spokane.
Torch made a motion to accept the minutes. Jerry seconded it, Motion passed.
Marilyn gave a treasure’s report.
The ALAA newsletter was talked about. Bruce Borgelt will receive the newsletter instead of Linn Enger.
The cost of $71.75 for the WSMC newsletter and membership was discussed. We agreed to table joining the
membership until next month. In the meantime we will talk to Dan Cease to find out more about the council.
The club auction was discussed. It will be held Saturday March 15, 2014 at Sacajawea hall on Lewis Clark College
Campus. Check in and set up will start at 9:00am with the auction starting at 1:30pm. Any member can sell their
rocks by giving a 30% commission to the club.
These minutes were typed and written after the auction. It was a fun day with quite a few in attendance and lots of
things to sell.
October Show: Mel stressed that it takes a lot of effort and teamwork to put on a show. Most of the chairman
positions were talked about with some being filled. A motion was made and passed to not have a theme for this
year’s show. Flyers will be made before the Spokane show the last weekend of March. Richard Peterson made a
motion, Torch seconded to raise admission price at the show to $3.00/day, Kids 12 & under are free. Motion
passed.
Mel announced the N.W. Montana Gold Prospectors will have a show May 3 & 4 in Kalispell, Montana.
Meeting adjourned.
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General Meeting 7:00pm
Mel opened the meeting. He again announced that Steve was moving to Spokane.
Mel told us the Moneysaver put our ad for the rock auction in the wrong section of the paper. He hoped people saw
it. Auction is set for March 15 at the college. Bill Stonecipher who usually helps auction is on his way to vacation in
Europe so will not be here.
Guests present: Laura Rinehart, Vanice & Tom Roof, Don Craber, Michael Douglas, Robert Blakey.
Rick Westerholm was finally able to beat the weather and take people to the rock pit for a field trip.
Dan Cease attended the meeting and explained a little of what the Washington State Mineral Council (WSMC) does.
Oct. Show was discussed. Admission cost will raise to $3.00/day at the door. Anyone wanting to help setup, take
down, or be on a committee is welcome.
A lengthy discussion on our own building came up with different view points. Jerry Blimka invited anyone to his shop
to use his tools or be shown a skill.
Lola Collinsworth asked if anyone was willing to step forward to be a field trip chairperson. Barry McMinn said he
would be willing to take people on field trips but needed GPS coordinates to follow as he didn’t know where to go.
It was brought up that the mailed newsletters are completely different than the computer ones. The computer ones
have many more pages.
The N.W.Montana Gold Prospectors are having a show in Kalispell May 3rd & 4th. Bruce Borgelt had a mineral/rock
question and answer period.
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Show & Tell—Vanice Roof showed a necklace made by her dad Jerry Blimka. Merlyn Brusven showed jewelry
made from shells and garnets. Jerry Northrup told about the field trip to the rock pit.
Many door prizes were given including a special necklace made by Jerry Blimka. The necklace was given to the
third woman drawn, which was one of our junior members.
Meeting adjourned.
(submitted by Marylou Northrup).
WSMC FIELDTRIPS 2014 ( Will be updated—see mineralcouncil.org )
The Washington State Mineral Council plans guided fieldtrips to collecting sites. Open to member clubs, and the general public. Most trips are
free. Included will be Pow Wow trips (must join to go on trips). Host clubs and contact persons will be set up as I gather info. For now, go to
mineralcouncil.org for updates, or contact Ed Lehman @ [email protected] , or home (425) 334- 6282 cel (425) 760-2786.
Date
Host
Site
Meeting place and time
Material
Tools
04/19
MtBkr
Racehorse Creek
9:00 @ IGA @ Nugents Corner
Fossils
Dig & Lt hard rock tools
05/17
Elb
Saddle Mt
9:00 @ Matawa Leprechaun
Market
Petrified wood
Dig, Lt hard rock
06/01
Canceled
9:00 @ store (park)
Thulite -$1 #
sm sledge hammer
06/14
Spk
Tunk Creek,
Riverside, WA
Emerald Creek
9:00 @ Emerald Creek Star Garnet Area, Idaho
8:00 @ Fairgrounds
see dues above
8:00 @ Lolo Hot Springs
Star garnet
Tweezers
Petrified wood, agate,
jasper, T-Eggs -$1 #
Smokey quartz
Dig, Lt hard rock
Travertine
Hard rock tools
Wading
06/25-29 POW
Madras, OR
07/13
Spk
Lolo Pass
07/19
08/02
Msvl
Darrington Rock 11:00
Darrington Show
Salmon Creek
I-5 Park & ride in Toledo
Shltn
08/16/
NWOS
Greenwater
9:00 @ Enumclaw Ranger Station
Agate, petrified wood,
pseudo coprolites
Agate, Jasper
09/6-7
POW
Red Top
09/13
NWOS
Little Naches
8:00 @ camp (W fork M fork jct)
Dues, see above
9:00 @ Enumclaw Ranger Station
Agate, geodes, jade,
jasper
Thunder-Eggs
Dig, lt hard rock
10/04
Msvl
D.P. Mine & H.T.
9:00 @ Money Creek Camp
Ore, picture Jasper
Lt hard rock, light
MtBkr
Creek
Blanchard Mt
9:00 @ I-5 240 exit gas Station
Stilpnomelane & Chert
Hard rock tool
11/08
Dig, lt hard rock
Kit = Kitsap M & G Soc— T B D
Msvl = Marysville R & G Club - Ed Lehman [email protected] (425) 334-6282 or (425) 760-2786 MtBkr =
Mount Baker R & G Club—Kris Menger @ (360) 927-0994 [email protected]
Elb = Ellensburg R Club—Steve Townsend—(509) 933-2236 [email protected]
Spk = Spokane Rock Rollers—Mike Shaw—(509) 244-8542 [email protected] NWOS =
Northwest Opal Soc—Tony Johnson—(253) 863-9238
This is just a work in process. Participants please respond for corrections and updates. Thanks,
Ed Lehman
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Living on earth is expensive, but it does include a free trip around the sun every year.
How long a minute is, depends on what side of the bathroom door you’re on.
Birthdays are good for you; the more you have, the longer you live!!!
Happiness comes through doors you didn’t even know you left open.
Ever notice that the people who are late are often much jollier than the people who have to wait for them?
Most of us go to our grave with our music still inside of us.
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If Wal-Mart is lowering prices every day, how come nothing is free yet?
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2014
NFMS CALENDAR
ITEMS
NFMS Mid-Year Meeting
Hosted by Lakeside Gem & Mineral Club
Benton County Fairgrounds
Tri-Cities, WA
April 26-27, 2014
---------The Multi-Federation Field Trip:
Terry, Montana
July 31, August 1, 2, 3, 2014
We are having a great response to the Terry Fieldtrip, have been getting lots of questions and signups.
At the time of this printing all of the RV parks in Terry are full (34 spaces) The Hotel/ Motels are full (48 rooms) We have
lots of RV dry camping and Tent spaces. But if you want a Motel or RV space you will have to make reservations in Miles
City, Mt. about 37 miles away ( 30 minutes) drive.
Four Full days of fun, 3 days of fieldtrips. The present plans call for 3 trips per day to the Yellowstone River for 3 days, 2
trips to the hunt for cretaceous sea fossils and I am working on one per day to trip for Dinosaur fossils.
For more information contact Doug True, Fieldtrip Chair,
(406) 670-0506, or email [email protected]
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NFMS Annual Meeting
Hermiston, Oregon
August 15-17, 2014
For more information contact Mike Filarski
[email protected] or Judi Allison [email protected]
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If walking is good for your health, the postman would be immortal.
A whale swims all day, only eats fish, drinks water, but is still fat.
A rabbit runs and hops and only lives 15 years, while a tortoise doesn't run
and does mostly nothing, yet it lives for 150 years.
And you tell me to exercise?? I don't think so.
Just grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked, the good
fortune to remember the ones I do, and the eyesight to tell the difference.
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STANDING COMMITTEES
GEM SHOW
1. Bulletin Editor— Ed Shoemaker
1. Show Chairman---
COMMITTEES
2. Membership Chairman---Lon & Marilyn Sharp
2. Show Co-Chairman---
3. Juniors Chairman---Mike Horne
3. Show Treasurer---
4. Field Trip Chairman—
4. Dealer Chairman---
5. Program Chairman ---
5. Advertising Chairman---
6. Show & Tell Chairman---
6. Displays Chairman---
7. Claims Chairman---
7. Demonstrations Chairman---
8. Historian Chairman---
8. Floor Plan Chairman---
9. Library Chairman---
9. Silent Auction Chairman---
10. Sunshine Chairman---
10. Kids Corner---
11. ALAA--(American Lands Access Association)
11. Admissions--12. Security---
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NFMS MEMBER CLUBS’ SHOW SCHEDULE
(Partial list)
DATE & TIME
CLUB
SHOW
April 2014
12th 10am - 6pm
13th 10am - 4pm
Yakima Rock &
Mineral Club
April 2014
12th 10am - 6pm
13th 10am - 6pm
Idaho Falls Gem
& Mineral Society
Annual Parade of Gems
Adults $3.50, Students
$2
Under12 free w/adult
Golden Anniversary
Show
April 2014
26th 10am - 5pm
27th 10am - 4pm
Lakeside Gem &
Mineral Club
Annual
Rock & Mineral Show
April 2014
26th 10am - 5pm
27th 10am - 5pm
May 2014
3rd 9am
4th 5pm
10am—
May2014
5pm 10am - 6pm
10th
West Seattle Rock Club
47th Annual
Rock Show
Everett Rock and Gem
Club
61st Annual show
Bozeman Gem
& Mineral Club
Annual
Rock Show
Puyallup Valley Club
Annual show
11th 10am - 4pm
June 2014
6th 12pm—5pm
7th 10am—5pm
8th 11am—4pm
LOCATION
Washington National
Guard Armory 2501
Airport Lane
Yakima, WA
Idaho Falls
Recreation
Center B Street
Idaho Falls,
ID County
Benton
Franklin
Fairgrounds 1500 S. Oak
Kennewick, WA
Alki
Masonic
Temple
4736
Everett Community College
40th
Student Fitness Center,
Ave.
2206 SW.
Tower St Everett,
(W
WA
Gallatin County
Seattle),
Fair Grounds 901
WA
N. Black, Bldg. #1
Boseman,
Swiss
Park MT
9205
198th
Ave. E.
Puyall
up,
WA
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A- Mineral- Mazing
Can you help Mini Miner Mike find his way through the fluorite mazes?
Enter here
EXIT HERE
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Word Search: Minerals found on Mars
NASA has had
scientific vehicles roaming the surface of Mars, taking pictures and
testing rock and soil samples. We are learning there was probably a lot of water on Mars at
some time. Geologic features and minerals with water in them have been discovered and
studied. Visit NASA’s website at
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/mars/main/
You could spend hours looking at the videos, pictures and other great stuff about the Mars
Rover expeditions.
To get you in the mood, here’s a word search for
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Clever Household Handy Hints.....
The simplest way to slice a bunch of cherry tomatoes is to sandwich them between two plastic lids and run a long
knife through all of them at once!
Keep brown sugar soft by storing with a couple of marshmallows
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Install a regular coat rack low down the wall to store shoes safely off the
floor
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Use a magnetic strip to store bobby pins on inside of a cupboard.
...Or store them in an empty Tic-Tac dispenser!
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