May 1992

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Monthly Bulletin of the Mineral & Gem Society

of Castro Valley, CA

Dates to Remember

:May 11, 1992 f}3oara :Meeting :May 13, 1992 (jeneraf :Meeting

June 8, 1992 f}3oara :Meeting June 10, 1992 (jeneraf :Meeting

MINERAL AND GEM SOCIETY OF CASTRO VALLEY. INC. PETROGRAPH. 192:

Thi. Is the monti1ly bullelin of the MINERAL AND GEM SOCIETY OF CASTRO V ALLEY. INC .• a member of the California Federation of Mlneraloatcal Societies. Inc .• and the American Federation of Mlneraloatcal Societies

BULLETIN POLICY

Anonymous contributions cannot be conslderod for publication In the Petrograph. However. If requested. the contrlbutor's name will be withheld from the original material. The source. of other material will be Indicated for proper credit. Pennlsslon Is granted to reprint Petrograph artlcles when credit Is given.

1992 OFFICERS

Elected President . . , ..... . ..•.. , . . . . • . . • . . . . • . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . • . . .. Ednah Antunovich Vice President . ...... ... •. ...•..... I •• , ••••••• •• • •• • • , ••••• , •• , • Joan W,arren Secretary .. ........ . . ,., . . . .. . •. . •.•.. , .... , • .. .. . . , •.... , .,. Marian Oliver Treasurer .... , . . ......• . .........•........ .. •.. .. .. .•...... ,. Russ Sanborn 3rd Year Director . ...•..• .. , .•..•. ... ...•.............• , .... . Bob Dl'UIIlmond 2nd Year Director ., ..•. , .. . , . • . , •. . .. .. .• . , •... . . "., . •...... , .. Scott Carke 1st Year Director. , , , ... .• .......•......... . ...• . ......• ......... Robert SUva Federation Director . .. . ........ . ....•.... . .. . ..•. . .............. Russ Sanborn Shop Foreman ................................................ ,. Bill Collins Show Chalnnan .. , .. , . , . ... . , •..• . .•. • .. • . .•..•. .. , , ... , . . . .. Arnold Barron Federation Show Cbalnnan .. , . • . . •.•..• . ••.•..•.. •. . ... Vern KorstadiArnold Barron Membership Cbalnnan . , . . . .. • . • . . .. .. . . . . • . . .. .. . • . . . . . . Candy Jones/Joan Miller Editors ..... . .... . .... . , , •.. , .•. , •.. , , .. . .. , . . . . . . . . Lenore BresVCandy Jones Past President .......... , . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Howard Buschke

Appointed Shop Steering Commlnee Chair ....• , ... •. .•....... • . .•.... , Robert Silva ('37·38'1) Scbolarshlp Chair ...... . , .....•••.. • ..• • • .. • ..•...... . Joe Hammond (886·'09') Librarian .. , ........ , . , ...... • .•..•..•. , •.•..•..... , ... Fern Brown (3'7·1326) Historian . .. , .. . . , .. .•. . , ... , •.......•..• , .... , .. . , , , , Vern Korstad (S37-948.5) Jurtlor Mentor .. . . . . . . . . . • . • • . • • . • . . . . • . • • . . . . . . . . . Ednah Anwnovlch ('22·4214) Purcbaslng Agent . .... . ..... ... . . ..... . .......... . , . ... . . Jobo Gullak (276-4496) Education Coordinator .................... ... .. ......... Arrold Barron ('38·62'4) Field Trip Coordinator . ... •..•. . •. .•.•.. •..• . . •. •. .... . Ron Hasomeyer (886·1747) Pariiamentarian . .. , . , •...•. .• .•.. •. ..••.. • •.. . .. ... .. .. Lenore Brest (278·28") Cub Publicity . . . . . . . . . . . • . . • . • • . • • . • . . • . • . . . . . . . . .. Audrey Azevedo ('82·83'9) Receptionist ., ....... • . ,........ ..... .............. Audrey Azevedo ('82·83'9) Hosf/Hostess . , . . . . . . . • . .. . .. . .. . .. • .. . • . .. . • . .. Sadie &: Elmer Snyder ('82·8997) Sunshine Reporter ... • .• . .• , .• ' .• . •... . .. .• .. , . . . • . . . . .. Gene Hanzel (89'·2322) Door Prizes. , . , .... • ... , •.. •..•.• , .• . , •.••.. . , . . , . . ,. Bob Raymond (27g·2'20) Blood Bank Chair .....•• . • ..•..• .• .••.. ...• .•. . ..... Noel ZJmmennan (3'7·279')

STAFF

F.ditors . .... , ..•..•. , ..• , , •..• . .. , . ...... , ...... . . , . Lenore Brest/Candy Jones Typists ..... , ..•..•.. , , • . , •. .• . . . , . . , . , , • , . .. , . , . , . , .. , , .... , . Candy Jones Plate Makers . . . . .. ' .. . ... . .. .. ...•. , .... , . ..... Ednah Antunovlch!Ron Hasemeyer Printer .. , .. , .. . ,", .. , . .. , . . .... ".,', .. . ... , .. , .. .. ... . Ednah Antunovich Advisor , . ............... . , . ....... , .. . . . ,., .. . ... , .... . , ..... . AlRlchter Assembly Crew .... , . . . Roman Groves/Viola Groves/Dlck Minor/Oara Minor/Bob Raymond! , . ' ... , . ' .... . . , .. , ...... , Roy Le Roy/Stella Raymond/Billie Ashley/Horace Robertson

CALENDAR/EVENTS

Monday .............. BEGINNER'S.!!t!.LX IN LAPIDARY SEC\10N

Flat lapping on instructor's pennission only Beginning soldering, SRvenmllhing.

Bead .hinging. and Faceting. Tueadsy ........... Faceting. Square Wire Jewelry Wedneadsy ................... . Faceting (a.m.) TI"nday ......................... Faceting Friday ..................... Channel Jewelry Saturday .....• • •..... Juniors - Adults Welcome

.................. Square Wire Jewelry

SHOP HOVRS

Mon .. Wed.. and Fri. .............. 7· 9:30 p.m. Tues. and Thurs. . ................ 6· 9:30 p.m. Wednesday Mcming .•.••. , 9:00 a.m .• 12:00 nom Thursday Afternoon . . • . . . .• 12:00 noon • 3:00 p.m. Saturday Morning ...•..•.• 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

(Juniors -- Adults are also invited)

General Meetings 7:30 p.m. Centennial Hall 22292 FoothlU Blvd. Hayward,CA May 13, 1992 June 10, 1992

MEMBERS WITH INITIALS H TO N, PLEASE BRING TEA BREADS TO THE MAY 13TH MEETING

Board Meeting 7:30 p.m. Shop May 11,1992 June8,1992

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Superior CA Oem &. Mineral Assn. Sun Country Fairgrounds, Hwy. 99B and Antelope. Red Bluff. CA. HoUll: 11.16: 9·1: 17th. 1()..4. Info: 916/241·1621 or 916/127·2290.

Berkeley Gem &. Mineral Society Richmond Memorial Convention Center. 16th St. & Navin Ave., Richmond. CA. Hours: 23rd. 10-6: 24lh. 10-1. Bonnie Pethenun 110/130·2056

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MJNVTES, BOARD OF DIRECTORS. 416192

Meeting was called to order by President Ednah Anluuovteh at 7:40 p.m.

Officers present: Bdnah Antunovich. Joan Warren, Russ Sanbatl. Robert Silva, Joan Miller. Scott Clarke. Robert Drummond. and Lenore Brest

Other memers present were Joe Hammond, Fern Brown, Vern Kcntad, Doc Buschke. and Gene Hanzel

Treasurer's report was given, Ednah moved to pass the report and pay the bills except the YMCA (they have still failed to fix the roof), The motion was seconded by Lenon:, The minutes of the last meeting were paued, with BOOah making the motion and 10an Miller seconding.

Federation Show update will be presented at general meeting,

Librarian. Fern Brown. has purchased a folder for the Min<r101ogical Record.

Field Trips: First weekend in May is Snyder Ranch, The Bureau of Land Management has closed the Davis Creek area. Permission must be received to collect there, Contact the B,L,M, in Susanville to be sure that you ft kaally acquiring material,

Life Member Stella Richtor Wed suddenly on the 27th of Marth.

Bob Silva repms that there are a lot of new members. partkw.ly 1union, going through mentation,

JOM Miller suggested. that new Junior members (of non­member J)lWmts) have a permission slip/waiver signed by • pu<nl or guardian in on!« 10 participate in the proaram, 'IbeIe Junior members may only make \lie of the Ihop on SaturdaYI, However. CO encourage their perents to join. and to aUow the kids CO learn more without interfering with adult members, it has been suggested (by Arnold B""", and loan Miller) Ihat Juniors cou1d UIlC the shop at other times !l. they are directly supervised by their member parent. This will benefit our Junior JX'OIl'ffi without turning the Society into a free child<are facility,

Treasurer Russ Sanborn gave a "Circus of Gems" financial update,

New Business; Doc Buschke moved that the following people be nominated for Life Membership; Fern Brown, Roman Groves, Viola Groves, and Russ Sanborn. Bob Silva seconded the motion, and it was

puaed. Doc aIao mo .... that put JlIOIIdentJ for the previous six yean be given pen seta mounted on alabl cut and polished in the .hop. loan W .... _. and It passed.

The garbqe pick-up lately has been leas than perfect. ApparenUy we have a key to the YMCA dumpoter. Doc wiu try to fmd it.

The public telephone is not working weD. Doc is arranging for service on a Wednesday.

The roof is stiU leaking. and the Y is still breaking promisea to rix it. We are holding back rent pending rectification of this situation.

The Y has sent us a letter about vandalism on the premises. They ask lhat if we see unattended juveniles, we should tell them to leave. or call the pollee. Also, be extra careful locking up.

The Sacramento Mineral Society will ahve its annual show in September 18. 19. and 20 at the Placer County Fairgrounds. There are camping facilitiea available. For infonnation, contact Chuck Davis, Show Chairman, at 916/967-2898.

There will be a Gem Faire at the Alameda Fairgrounds April 24. 2S. and 26.

Meeting was adjolDTled at 8:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted. Joan MIller. Secretary J>ro.Tem

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Teamwork does it againl The shop clean-up was fun and tiring. The open house waa very oucceooful in opIte of the leaky roof. Out memben were wonderful with our guests. They were friendly. enthuaiastic, and helpful.

This month we celebrate OlD' anniversary by honoring one of our members who has IICI'Vcd exceptionally. Circle May 13th on your calendar and join us in the proceedingo.

I want to remind you that we need everyone's help for the August show in many different ways from contributing to the club cases, selling tickets, gruting guests, serving as a clerk, elC.

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you are. ". " ',.

Ednah Anwnovic:h, President

SVNS/UNE REPORT

Our deepest sympathy to AI Richter in the sudden death of hi! wife. Stella, on Man:h 27. 1992. . '

Gene Hanzel

,\ , , WE WERE SHIP SHAPE

The shop clean·up went quite well. Thirty brave souts came forth. Clean-up foreman. Vern McCullough. kept everyone busy. loan Warren actually volWl~red to clean the sphere machine. Vern, besides all the other work. cleaned up an oil and sludge spill on the grounds. Norm Hodgson cleaned the slab saws; Arnold Barron not only p-ovided lunch, but was all over the place 'new knee and all. We have a newer Coke machine; thanks to the efforts of Bill Collins and Pepsi, who also donated some cases of Pepsi. lWliors Miles, Bo, Stephanie, Bobby and CeCe were helping too. Besides the lunicn were Nonnan and Viola Groves, Rene Henderson, Dave Odhe, Toni Prochoroff, Scott Clarke. Bob Drummond, Don Gillespie.lohn Gullak. Norm Hodgson. Bill Huberich. Bill Collin •• Arnold Barron, loan Miller, loan Warren, Mark Kramer, Monte Cook, loe Hun~ Steve Corral, Helen Drode, Walt Schneider. George Valha, loe Hammood.lohn McDonald. Bnndy lordan. VCI'JI McCullough. loc Strzclec, and Bdnah Antunovich. A special thanks to Viola Groves. She has the print shop cleaner than it has been in yean.

Thanko "' all of yoo. Bdnah Antunovic:h

OPEN HOUSE WAS A WET SUCCESS

Bven though at timea it wu weGer inside than it W81

outstde. we had a nice turnout of viaiton. signed up at IeaIt 12 new membcn. The tailgaton did weD and 10 did their customen. AI Richter. Bob Drummond, Rene Henderson. Doc BU!ilChke kept their demonstrations interesting. Shirley Buschke did a bang-up job as hostess arranging and getting coffee and punch going. Allen Ashley almost wore out his voice with the auction, which did quite well thanks a great deal to lack Mephan from the Santa Rosa Club and Ml'Rhodes from the San Francisco Club, We made $612. And last but never least, rockhoWlds are ranlaStic cooks --

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something to satisfy every taste. You out-did younelves this time.

')) Ednah Antunovich

THEY ARE ALL WINNERS

There were only 14 entrants: 1 intania. 1 carving, 1 junior. We did not have too large a turnout this ycar. Only 13 special competition and 1 case entries. There was not a _r among them: 4 cabs, 3 jewelry, 4 faceted stones, 1 carving, and 1 intania. Jack Carlson, Kevin Bnos, Rene Henderson, John McClure. Mary Wilson, Howard Buschke. Iohn Alden, John Oullak. RulS Sanborn, and Ednah Antunovich. John McClure competed in three categories, Rene Henderson in two. They all scored in ribbons. RulS Sanborn won the blue faceting with a score of 98, Rene Henderson won in cabs, Kevin Bnos won a blue as junior, Mary Wilson won the jewelry. Contragulations to you all.

Bill Walsh. Judges and Rules Chainnan

THANKS •• CLEAN·UP

I want to thank the 25 people who showed up for the clean-up on Saturday before the open house and picnic. These people do a fme. fine job of cleaning and should be commended. for these seem to be the same ones who show up every time we need workers. Only about four signed the work party sheet. so I do not have their names. but you know who you are. Again. thank you. Also. though. some were out of town(1). Tho.Ie who were not there missed a good. time, and you also know who you are. We had a good. time with friends. What could be better.

BiU Collins, Shop Foreman

THANKS •• FEDERATION SHOW

I wish to thank the following members for their unselfish contribution of time and talent in helping with Cornucopia for our August show.

Ed Rigor, Howard Buschke, Emma and Carlos Castillo, loe Hunt, John Oullak, and Donald OiUespie. Without their cooperation, my task would be almost impossible. This is a fine example of people working together for the common good.. Thanks again!

Robert Silva

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HOST AND HOSTESS REPORT

For the May meeting, those members whose names besJn with H to N. please bring tea breads.

We had a wonderful visit with family.

Bbner and Sadie Snyder

MEMBERSIDP REPORT

Membership cards are being printed at this moment All new members should· be receiving their new cards within the next two weeks. Thanks for your patience. I was going to send out a letter explaining the delay. but I thought to use our newsletter as a savings on postage.

A new roster has been completed. The latest copy is always at the shop. The latest rosier will be sent to aU members very soon.

PLEASE BE SURE TO SEND ME A CHANGE OF ADDRESS WHENEVER YOU MOVE. Our Pelrographs are mailed out Third Class, and they WILL NOT BE FORWARDED BY THE POST OFFICE. I was aware that about 20 members moved only by sending our renewal notices fust class as a fmal notice that they were being dropped from our rosterl

Thanks for all your support Candy

FEDERATION SHOW

Are we ready {or the big show? WeIllU, yes and no. We are as ready as we can be at this poin1. The Show Committee has been working hard for a full year: and the plans are nearly complete. It will be a wonderful show with plenty of chann and many activities. It will be the belt.

We wouJd. like to stress exhibits. We hope that some of you .-e }ftparing a competitive exhibit {or the show, or wiD participate in a combined case or cases with others to Ihow the Federation and General Public what we do with rocks. If you are not familiar with exhibiting rules, there is a new rules book out with all the latest rules. information, and what to do. One copy is in the library. Ask Fern Brown to see it, and choose your category. I do not think Chat the librarian can let you take it out on your own, as there are many who wish to see it, and only one copy, as of now. However, you can look it over in the library and let Fern know what pages you would like to have duplicated. I am sure she can arrange this for you. There are some major and minor

changes, so you should see this new rules book; however, the library has several copies of older rules books with most of the format to see and then you can see the new rules book.

Then there are the commercial awards to compete for. See the information printed in the ~ issue of the Petrograph. This explains exactly what is expected of you if you wish to compete. Try your hand at iL At least read the information so that you can be prepared in the future when you do decide to compete.

Also, the Federation offers a lovely plaque for the outstanding club competitive exhibits, called Sweepstakes award. This is decided by total points. Each Society case in competition receives a certain score; and each individual case in competition receives a score. Also, non-competitive exhibits also help. We won the Sweepstakes Award in 1978, so why not win it again in 1992. After all, we are the HOSTS, aren't we?

We hope to have Society cases of cabs, intarsia, minerals, spheres, carvings, jewelry, etc. Each case must have at least five contributers; so you don't have to set up a whole case ourself. What we want now is someone to organize each case specialty. Are you willing to help?

If you need help in deciding which category to compete in, or understanding the rules, or workmanship rules, or showmanship -- ask on of our experienced exhibitors: Vern McCullough, Arnold Barron, Ednah Antunovich, Jeanette Korstad, Ron Hassemeyer, Bill Walsh, Phil Clarke, etc. Let's hear from you.

Very Korstad

ORIENTATION CLASSES

Orientation classes are held every third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the shop.

MEMBER INCENTIVE

Last year the membership voted for an attendance incentive when they set up a special door prize. One hundred dollars is to be set aside with $10 per month added until there is a winner. To be eligible for this prize (just think how many things you can buy at our club show), you must be a currently paid-up member and be present at the meeting. After a winner is proclaimed, the sequence will start again. Odds are better than the state lottery, so why don't you come to our next meeting.

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MGSCV BADGES

Many members have been requesting information on ordering name badges for our club. The costs are $5.50 for a large badge, and $5.00 for a small badge. When ordering, PRINT YOUR NAME LEGIBLY IN CAPITAL LE'ITERS. Send a check made payable to "5 B's" to the following address:

5 B's 4138 David SL Castro Valley, CA 94546

If you need further information, call 510/582-5477.

CAMP MINALUTA eo "LAND OF LAUGHING WATERS" (CFMS Newsletter)

The fall Earth Science Studies will be held on September 6 through 12, 1992, at Camp Minaluta. The camp is in the Nevada City, Grass Valley area, about 4,000 elevation.

There will be field bips and classes on cabochon making, sculpting, faceting, Ming tree structuring, and rock picture making. There will also be instructions on gold panning.

Come and join us for six full days of learning and fun in the pines.

Ray Meisenheimer, Chairman

MH~UTES OF GENERAL MEETING APRIL 8, 1992

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by President Ednah Antunovich.

MSC Janice Garcia/Steve Corral that the minute of the previous meeting be approved as printed in the Petrograph.

MSC Steve Corral/Doc Buschke that the Treasurer's report be approved as printed in the Petrograph and that the bills be paid.

Joan Warren introduced Mrs. Daley a docent at the De Young :-1useum, who spoke on "The Awe­some Green Stone," illustrated by items of jade and turquoise from the meso-American collec­tion at the museum. In June, there will be an exhibit of jade at the DeYoung Museum.

Joan Warren introduced new memt er Judy Karls.

Jamie McDonald thanked those who worked on "Circus of Gems." While the final figures are not yet available, the show did pretty well.

Harvest of Gems. Vern Korstad reported-rhat entry and prereg­istration forms for the August show will be in the Petrograph. The Editor's Breakfast wil be $7.00 per person. The Awards Banquet will be $18.00 per person.

Competition forms must be signed bY , an officer of the Soci ety. The new rules book is in the library, and sel l s for $6.00. See Scott Cl ar ke for case.

The Special Competition is the i'ifi:\m '~ as , O\..lr spec i al tcompeti t i on e Soclety ~bmpet l 10n case lS

for the Sweepstakes. Final requests for competitive cases must be made by July 20, 1992. There is a new competition cate­gory for intarsia.

Some of the displays planne~ include a large golden topaz from the Smithsonian, the Golden Bear gold nugget, and 102 repli­cas of world famous diamonds, artifacts from an Israeli dig. Dr. Peter Bancroft will speak on Russian gems.

There will be field t r : ps to Snyder Ranch and Covelo.

Blood Bank. Our account is down to 10 or 12 units.

Host and Hostess. Allen and Billie Ashley are acting host and hostess tonight.

S~iOP Cl ean Up. There wi 11 be a shop CTe~in-Llp on Saturday Apri 1 11 for the Open House on April 12.

Shop. Bi 11 Call ins remi nds us that trim saws are for trimming only. There is a wheel for large roc :;s.

Correspondence. The Fo~est Service is working on regula­tions for obsidian.

Door Prizes were won by Pauline Shirley, Shirley Buschke, Tom Miller, Ellen Placas, Joe Hunt.

MSC Bill Walsh, Jeremiah Cook that the meeting adjourn.

Respectfully submitted,

~ /}n(!,()~bV Jamie McDonald, Seceretary Pro ~em

I had a great aunt who always said that if your "thank yous" are not prompt, they ShOLlld be profuse.

I am profusely grateful to all the new members of the Society who really jumped in and did great jobs, and to older members who undertook different jobs than they had done before.

Ther e are too many to list i ndi vi dual I y, but I w.:Jul d like to especially thank Ron Miller and Arn~' ~ Barron and their food committee; Carol Hernandez and Melinda Hopkins on a tough job well done; Ren~ Henderson for efforts above and beyond the call; ALldrey Azevedo for an inf ormati ve, entertaining demonstration room. John Gullak for doing a great job, although it was totally unfami liar to him, and to Jim Ewing and Brian Buehnerkempe for doing their usual excellent job on short notice. A special thanks to Bob and Stella Raymond for their carryi ng on under adverse conditions. My thanks to all.

There will be a wrap-up meeting and dinner on Saturday, May 16, time and place to be announced at H . .? May General Meeting.

Again, I ,lant to express my thanks to all of our members who worked on the show.

Jami e McDonal d Show Chair "Circus of Gems '

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ROCK RUMBLES II

Bring 'em back, please. To those of you who have used a piece of club equipment and brought it home

) 10 finish the work. PLEASE bring it back. Weare milling investment equipment, dop sticks. etc. Others need them now.

Thank you to those great providers of treats we often find on Saturday. Sunday and Wednesday morning. They go great with morning coffee.

Mr. Fix-it, Don Gillespi, got Doc's hand piece working again. Good thing, too, because Doc still had a few more cornucopias to finish.

Arnold Barron is using George Covell's crutches, We certainly hope George doesn't have to loan them to anyone else. George was using his cane while at the San Mateo show. Arnold has been visiting the shop in between therapy sessions,

Oet18 Stedeford will never finish her intarsia. She recently left for Pennsylvania to take care of her mother who broke her ann. She will be running a taxi service geuing her mother to therapy.

The wire wrap class has sute grown big. There is Ibardly room for the librarian the past Tucaday nights. We hope to see one of the producta at the ' auction. Jamie McDonald is the instructor. This ' eager bunch has to be pushed out the door at 9:30. 'They don't want to leave. Come by some night and (watch Pat Rigor make spiders and dragon flies.

Edna A csn't seem to get the printers ink off her hands. She's been very busy printing for the federation as well as for our club stuff. This does not include the small posters done by Ken Buschke for U8 or the large fancy posters done by Ouie. But everything else has been done by Edna. We wonder how she had time to finish cabs for her case because on Saturday she also instructs juniors.

Bill Walsh put on a program on crystals at the Berkeley Club last month. He talked so much he has had bronchitis ever since. Bill is scheduled for surgery in April. We will miss him at the shop. Doc Buschke will be putting on a program in Berkeley in May. Is bronchitis catching?

Saw man, Nonn Hodgson, has been sawing rocks for the Open House Auction. He and Ioe Hunt found a fantastic flame obsidian. Ask them about it .

The Wednesday a.m. crowd misses John Gullak. faceting instructor. Roy LeRoy continues to instruct beginners in cabbing assisted by Horace Robertson when he isn't sawing rocks or talking to school kids, or getting his name in Ray Orrick's column in the Daily Review. He had remarks concerning baseball. Ask him about it and why halfway through the column Ray referred to him as Howard. Roman is here on Monday helping beginners. And Bill Collins has taken up residence at the shop.

The Snyders are off to L.A. and Emma and Carlos Castillo are headed for Mexico by way of Texas, Hurry back. We need all of you. Elmer plnns on talking to his grandchild's class about rocks while in southern California. Bob and Mrs, Si lVa arc off to Aruba,

Open House Notes

Roman Groves and Viola turned out to be terrific shop keepers at the Open House. John Gullak and Don Giliespi almost outdid Allen Ashely, auctioneer. Nonn Hodgson bought out the jade from the tailgaten who were forced to sell under the overhang. Great to see Al Richter demonstrating his bead stringing. We are also sorry to hear about the passing of his wife.

Nancy Roach of the S,P, club brought her intarsia to show us. It will be on display at the S.P. show in August. She also went home with just what she needed •• more rocks.

Santa Rosa's pres bought a lot of equipment and rocks. He and Bob Collins looked like they'd been friends for years. They just met Sunday.

Joe Hunt was SO organized he put Adrienne Hardin to work selling while he enjoyed the refreshments inside.

By the way. it took a half hour to sweep out the water before the Open House. When, oh when. oh when is the Y going to fix the roon

The crew worked hard on Saturday to clean up the shop. With the increased usage, it's important to clean up daily. No sneaking out early hoping someone else will clean your mess. You should see Steve Corral wield a mop.

Walt Schneider's grandchUdn:n showed their grandparents bow to make gem trees.

Hey __ 10hn K finally got back from tramping all over Europe -- well, Moscow, DcJUll&lk. and Portugal. Before that be visited Tucson and parts of Arizona.

Rene Hendcnon is planning on. renting a Mayflower van to get her stuff back to Indiana. Fint it was a package rack, then a small trailer and now even the van may be too small.

THE ROCK RUMBLER

ROCKHOUNDS CFMS Newsletter)

Rock hOURS is queer animals. They was made to walk standin' up strait. but when in action they doubles over, or crawls aroun on all fours. They aU has exceptional clear eyesight, but also carries an exlI'y eye in a pocket; this is used on all sides of every specimen. Also, as an aid 10 ey .. igh~ they licks thing. with their lOng .... regardless of dirt. germs or pizln. They drapes theirselves with sacks to carry home their plunder in, an sometimes can scarce stagger under its weight

A mere shipcr to rock hoWlS about availlublc material is jest like a red Oat to a bull. They chases it. It don't make no matter if it's rainin er frcezin er 10 hot that nails melt ouUl boards; if rock houns hears about somewheres they kin fmd new and diffrunt rocks, they travels there pronto ... Sometimes they takes their wimmcn along, even some wimmen is rock houRS tool When on the scent they never stops till it gets too dark to see, and then they talks about what they've found till about daylight an time to take the trail agin.

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Thank' to all ••• ber. who .howed up for .kirtina .et-up. Without their help and auidane. by both D'W and old ••• ber., the job would Dot have IOD •• 0 •• oothly.

A .p.eial th.nk. to E.ma Ca.tillo who k.pt our apirt. hiah. 8tran,er. at fir.t .oon b.ea.. elo., fri.nd. •• w. l.arn.d and lau,h,d to"ther with our fir.t r •• l asp.rianee of Ikirttna •• t-up.

Th.nk. al.o to tbo ••••• b.r. wbo •• ti •• and .ffort •• d. thi. , •• r. .kirtin, tat.­down lucb a .uec ••••

The club ••• b.r. ea.. to •• ther like • well oiled .aehine and not onl, •• d •• tedioul talk al.olt pl •••• nt. but Ihow.d u. wh.t t.a. wotk r.all, •• an ••

Thank. to Ion H •••• I •• '.r. who •• id •• to do t.ke-dOWD iD the lunch roo •• ave u. a ••• t a.ount of til. and troubl •• Al.o to Joan WarreD for h.r .kirt foldia. tip ••

Once as.in. thank. to aU of 'OU for a job wen don.. •

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210 220 230 235 240 245 250 260 262 264 270 280

302 304 306 308 309 310 311 312 314 316 318 320 322 324 326 328 330 332 334 336 340 342 350

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MINERAL & GEM SOCIETY OF CASTRO VALLEY, INC.

Balance Sheet Period 3/1/92 to 3/31/92

INCOME Membership Dues Annual Show Shop Fees Shop Sales Auctions Donations Scholarship Interest, Checking Interest, MMF Interest, Bldg Fund Miscellaneous 1992 CFMS Show

EXPENSES Rent, Shop Rent, Mtg Hall Telephone Shop Expenses Special Shop Fund Petrograph Supplies Petrograph Postage Library Insurance Taxes Scholarship Speakers Door Prizes Hostess Christmas Party Open House Picnic Field Trips Federation Director CFMS Miscellaneous Service Charges Annual Show

BUDGET YEAR-TO-DATE

7000 30000

400 1800 1800

50 500 300 350

1700 150

44050

11000 1800

400 6000 1500 1500

900 400 750 750 500 350 500 100 150 100 100 1 00 150 450 350 150

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46000

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258.64 26 . 25 84.77

349.96 33.00

296.00

28661.32

1760.00 585.00 100.81

2552.19 . 00

265.81 306.26

27.00 599.20

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15569.30

22942.53

Loans to 1992 Fed. Show .0 0

Checking Checking

3/1/92 Starting Balance 3/31/92 Ending Balance

1881. 43 8416. 20

MARCH

799.00 17445.96

.00 428.74

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111.52 33.00

194. 00

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Respectfully submitted, Russell Sanborn MGSCV Treasurer

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APRIL 1992 CFMS NEWSLETTER PACE 11 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FIELD TRIP NEWS

CFMS WORKING FIELD TRIP

PLACE: Wiley Well District (see Map on P.75 of Desert Gem Trails by Mary Frances Strong.) West of Sly the on 1-10, look for the Wiley Well off ramp and follow the markers.

DATE: May 22, 23, 24, and 25, 1992

WHAT TO COLLECT : Nodules from several different collecting areas within the Wiley Well area . They vary in size from small (robin's egg size) to very large (basketball size) and it depends on how hard you wan t to dig. It is not guaranteed you will find anything, but your chances are very good. I have been there a couple of times and hav e not been disappointed. Some of the nodules I have cut have been very good, and some have been fair. There is a lot of material to be found ther e . Like I said, you may have to dig for it, but that is half the fun. Some of the areas we will be looking in are dangerous because of overhangs and deep pits . Caution and common sense will have to be pract i ced.

We will be camping on the BLM area like Coon Hollow or one of the many camping areas available. Our camp will be adequately marked (more info to come later) . This will be a dry camp . There is no potable water for cooking or drinking, but there is water for clean­ing up with . In the established campgrounds there are clean, pit toilets and campgrounds are clean and patrolled by BLM. We will be approximately 25 miles west of Blythe. In Blythe there are stores for supplies and for those who do not own an RV, there are motels available .

THINGS TO BRING: Eye protection. Picks and Bars. Rock Hammers , chisels. Fire Wood . Water and whatever else you desire .

We will have a Happy Hour on Saturday afternoon, the 23rd and a Potluck Dinner Saturday evening . Those of you who playa musical instrument might like to bring them so we can sing or just listen to good music.

Watch for more information on the Field Trip in the CFMS Newsletter. Any questions, please contact : Don Pomerenke, CFMS Field Trip (South) , 2344 CalleAlucema, Thousand Oaks , CA 91360. Phone : (805) 492-4276.

* * * * * * * Honors for the MOST HELPFUL OFFICE WOR- " KER of the YEAR have to go to the per-80n who removed the keys from 3.000 new desks. shortly after their delivery to a Chicago office building, and put them all together in a box 80 they would

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- -From Your Old Observer, et al via BRECCIA, 3/1992

(No doubt an ex-employee shortly there­af ter. )

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North Bay Field Trip for the mounth of

Time; JQ_AJ\!1!-r- __ UY..~~D Meeting place; ~gfH !!A~i;on - Gauge in Covelo on County Rd. 336

EeL River

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Parking on Bide of road

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Meteralj

Jasper, Jade, Chert.

Tools; Rock hammers, and plZlrhalis a nmall gad or chisel. Bring your wading shoes you are sure to get your feet wet.

in middle of rd.

The area at the Br1dg is well picked so one must go up or down stream,

'*'""'" S'ign the farther you go the bet t er 1 t is,

0/-1 G et'ler.al store 10 miles \J __ ----~ because of very limited parltlng

f vie ask that there be no trailers ml beyond Covelo, and it possible

try to double up at Covelo and take le8s car r;.

There .o.r. parking spots in town on the side streets.

Sign

'f! Lake Mt'9 There are to be no Ftr •• or Fire arms AIa-Sr pOint 4e and we ask that those who ,l3moke

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5.3m~. !lull Vallay Rd. FIRE SEASON.

2.3 mi. to Gtart of hill

Rd. 336

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Shell St~tion 1m CovelO.

At"'iTlCCJ-~ LAf-IDAf:V CLUB P. O. BOX 91 ANTIOCH. CALIFORNIA 94509

On Saturda y J u ne 13th, the Antioch Lapidary Club will host a c hartered bus trio to the California State Mining and Mineral Musr:'.lm in ~lariposa.

We will be leaving from the Antioch City Hall par~ing lot at 3rd and Hst. Sign in and boarding will begin at 7:30 and depa rt ure will be at 8 : 00 sharp. We will return by !:OO p.m.

Seats are limited and on a first come first serve basis, so please R.S.V.P no later than May 22 nd.

The cost for the trip is $15.00. This also includes admission to the museum.

Pl e ase contact Kim Henry at (5101-778-6022 or Gary Coggiola at 734-1903 for reservations and more information.

California State Mining & Mineral

Museum

Mariposa, California

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FIELD TRIP FOR RHYOLITE WONDERSTONE-FALLON, NEVADA

Hosted by Contra Costa Mineral & Gem Society

When: Memorial Day week-end, May 23-25, 1992.

Where: Wonderstone Mountain, approximately 14 miles east of Fallon, Nevada. See attached map and follow NBFT orange paper plates.

Material: Rhyolite Wonderstone: Colors vary from red. purple, brown, yellow, tan & grey, with coarse to fine geometric and free form patterns. Abundant, quality material, available as float and with hard rock mining. Beautiful and stunning "garden" rock, also polishing and cabbing quality. Easy COllecting and easy access.

Free d.ry camping at the COllectin"g site (no Plan on a potluck dinner on" Saturday night. campfires.

water or facilities). Bring wood for

Other attractions: Indian Petroglyph site near turn at turn-off from Hwy 50. Stop at the Hwy 50-95 Rock Shop on the west side of Fallon and visit with Wally Marks (good local information).

Join us for a great rockhound week-end of collecting, fun and fellowship.

For more informor.';.ion contact:

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When;

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Tools;

Lunch:

Saturday. May 16. 9-3.

Scotts Valley Waddell Creek-

- Sharks Teeth. Whale Bone. etc. Zebra Chert (Black & White).

Scotts Valley Sand Pits at 9:00. Waddell Creek only if people are not finding stuff at Scotts Valley.

Shovel. Hand Shovel; Hand Rake and ···Screen Sieve··· .

Bring your own lunch and drink. Fast Food is also available within 1/2 mile.

Directions: Scotts Valley Sand Pits Take Hwy 17 South from Los Gatos about 16 miles. Exit Hwy 17 at the 2nd Scotts Valley exit.

the Mt Hennan & Glen Canyon Rd. exit. Tum Riehl at the Stop Sign. Proceed 1.3 miles through Scotts Valley.

you will pass 6 Stop Lights. Tum Riehl Onto Lockhart Gulch Rd. Proceed approximately 0.2 miles and park on the right side of the road. You are there .

Waddell Creek Take Hwy I North from Santa Cruz about 19 miles. about 26 miles from SCOIlS

Valley. ; Waddell Creek is where Big Basin Redwood State Park intersects Hwy I. Park and walk the beach. Heading North usually gets the best stuff.

Note: The sand cliffs are dangerous. Care should be taken to prevent anyone getting buried or otherwise injured. Field Trip Chairpeople should assist the Santa Cruz Field Trip Chairperson in making sure that everyone signs the sign-in sheet. The Sand pits are posted "No Trespassing". I have already talked with the Scotts Valley Police Department and they say that they do not hassle people. If .someone calls and complains. then they "may" come and warn us to leave. Otherwise. there' should be no hassles . If we be nice. then they be nice.

For More Information, Please contact Stephan E.J. Papa at (408)476·7521

(See other side for map)

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1992 "August Harvest of Gems" CFMS Show and Convention

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Hosted by the Mineral eX Gem society of Castro Valley I '

August 21, 22 eX 23, 1992 .' ,£ Fri., Sat. 10 a.m. -8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. -5 p.m.

Centennial Hall 22292 Foothill Blvd., Hayward, CA

Camping Available Admission: $4.50 (children 13 and under free,

when accompanied by an adult) EXHIBITS: Minerals, fossils, gems, handmade jewelry, etc. DEALERS: Jewelry, carvings, specimens, lapidary supplies.

Free Parking; Home Cooked Food; Special Events; Camping SHOW CHAIRMAN: Vernon Korstad. 17917 Beardsley Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546 Phone: (510) 537-9485

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YEARLY DUES

Married couple ($30, Jailuary I 10 December 31); ($IS July I 10 December 31), plus $1 for each active Junior (ages 11 - 17)

Single adull ($20, January I - December 31); $10 July I - December 31) .

. $S per single Junior withoul parents in the club

Associate Membership (fonner members living more than 100 miles from Castro Valley) is one-half regular dues

GENERAL MEETINGS

General meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month (excepl July

'lI!!d Augusl) al 7:30 p.m. al Centennial .HalI, Foothill Blvd., Hayward, CA.

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