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Shasta Miners and Prospectors Association (SMPA) OCT. 2018 Pg. 1
Shasta Miners & Prospectors Association (SMPA) NEWSLETTER
Founded in 1959, Shasta Miners & Prospectors Association is a non-profit organization that helps small-scale miners and pros-pectors 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.
SMPA Miner of the month award is a thank you from members for going above and beyond for the
betterment of SMPA and It’s members
Jan. 2018 Wayne King
February 2018 Connie Heeymeyer
December 2017 Mike
March 2018 Levi Schultz
April 2018 Red Passman
May 2018 Cassie Zucco
June 2018 Gene Clayton
SMPA MINER OF THE MONTH
OCT. 2018 William
“Bill” SCHUMPERT
SMPA GENERAL MEETING OCT. 18, 2018
Come early 5 P.M. to 6:45 P.M. Help with our fundraiser! Enjoy a steaming bowl or more of home made chilies and corn bread! 5 different kinds of chili. All you can eat for $4.00
Education Program starts at 7 P.M. What you can do to Effectively
Stand Up for Your Mining Rights Simplified!!
Power Point presentation by Jim Rankin, SMPA member, Pres. of French Gulch Mining District. Important meeting! You don’t want to miss this presentation!
July 2018 Susan Doyle
Sept 2018 Bob Burdett
New Item: SMPA
Logo Mug. Very Nice!
Price:$12.50
Great Christmas gift.
Get your order in now.
Contact:
MaryAnn at [email protected] Ph.: (530)-347-1679
Hidden
Coin CLUES
Shaded by the
morning sun where
Cottonwood Com-
munity gathers
and near the chil-
dren play
Ground.
New Clue
I can almost see the water run under
the walking bridge.
August 2018 Howard Waldron
Second Prize: Mine LAB Metal De-
tector value about
$310.00
Can see at the Miners
Cache.
Third Prize: A beautiful quilt by
Cassie Zucco.
More prizes to be
announced.
First Prize: Gold nugget, with dis-
play stand, estimated
value $800 to $1200
from Miners Cache.
Christmas Raffle Tickets on sale now! $2 per
ticket or 6 tickets for $10. Available now at meetings.
Christmas packets for party reservations going out soon.
Gold
Nugget
Shasta Miners and Prospectors Association (SMPA) OCT. 2018 Pg. 2
2018 Officers and Directors and Chairs
O f f i c e r s P r e s i d e n t
C i n d y R u s s e l l ( 5 3 0 )3 4 7 7 4 3 6 C i n d y 8 . r u s s e l l @ g m a i l . c o m
V i c e P r e s i d e n t Bill Woodward (530) 229 9304
[email protected] S e c r e t a r y
S u s a n D o y l e ( 5 3 0 ) - 5 4 9 - 3 0 3 9 d o y l e s j @ a o l . c o m
T r e a s u r e r W a y n e K i n g ( 5 3 0 ) - 396-2207 [email protected]
D i r e c t o r s Dick Kingsmore (530) 549-3197 [email protected] Jim Stevens (530 ) 3471679
Cassie Zucco [email protected]
760-920-4016
Robert Baxter 530-510-1845
L e g i s l a t i o n M i k e A b e r n a t h y ( 5 3 0 ) 6 3 8 - 6 7 1 7 u c n o k i s s @ y a h o o . c o m
M e t a l D e t e c t i n g O u t i n g s
B i l l D o y l e ( 5 3 0 ) - 5 4 9 - 3 0 3 9 d o y l e w t @ a o l . c o m
C l a i m s / O u t i n g s
M i k e A b e r n a t h y - C H A I R ( 5 3 0 ) 6 3 8 -6 7 1 7 u c n o k i s s @ y a h o o . c o m B i l l S c h u m p e r t - C o C h a i r ( 5 3 0 ) 4 4 0 8 4 1 4 B o b C a r p e n t e r ( 5 3 0 ) 3 5 7 - 5 3 3 1 K e n n y C h i n n ( 5 3 0 ) 5 1 0 - 0 1 7 8 b u c t g r d @ y a h o o . c o m G e n e C l a y t o n ( 5 3 0 ) 2 2 2 - 6 0 7 0 g e n e . c l a y t o n 3 3 @ g m a i l . c o m
S M P A L o g o C l o t h i n g Mary Ann Stevens (5 3 0 ) 3 4 7 - 1 6 7 9 [email protected]
M e m b e r s h i p / M i n i n g D i s t r i c t Mike Russell ( 530) 347-7436
W e b S i t e A d m i n i s t r a t o r
D a v i d D o b b e r ( 5 3 0 ) 3 4 7 - 9 2 7 3 [email protected] Web: www.shastaminersandprospectors.org To access: find out what your user name and password is. The newsletter is posted to member 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. Newsletter publisher and editor Diana Clayton [email protected] or ph. 530.524.1226
A few words from our President, Cindy Russell SMPA Officers and Board Members
If you need information about the Asso-
ciation’s activities please contact us.
It is a beautiful fall day as I write this column. The fires have sub-
sided hopefully and looking forward to a Chili Feed at the next SMPA General Meet-
ing on the 18th of October. Serving food starts at 5 and ends at 6:30 for those who
come from work. $4.00 all you can eat of some of the best chili you will ever have
plus cornbread. Yumm. Good eats with fellow miners and prospectors and friends.
( Please bring a dessert for break time. They are always appreciated. ) Wheels are quietly turning in the North State regarding mining advocacy.
With that in mind, our next meeting will educate all of us in how to best send letters
or emails to our elected officials, Water Board and any other group that will be open-
ing letter writing time in the near future. Some folks say, “my letters don’t count,
Hog wash I politely say. They absolutely do! I once learned that 1 letter equates to
100 letters.
Our state midterm election is upon us in Nov. and is one of the most impor-
tant elections in history. I believe my vote counts. I like to exercise my right to vote
because I think, some groups would rather we not have a say or vote. Don’t ever let
that happen. If you are not registered, register. If you need help, ask. If you don’t
vote because you don’t want to be on a jury forget that. It’s not
true. I have lived in Tehama County for 12 years and not once
been sent a jury notice. Even living in the True North Califor-
nia, I still believe my vote counts. Don’t let excuses get in the
way of voting. YOUR VOTE COUNTS.
Hope to see you all at the next meeting for lots of food
and information about getting your voice to the officials who
need to hear it. Remember if you want to run for a SMPA officer or board member,
let us know. You can nominate from the floor at the Oct. meeting.
Cindy
Nominating Committee
Red Passman, Chair 530-347-9151 ,Phyllis Bogges 530-347-5696,
Mary Stevens 530-347-1679, Connie Heemeyer 503-347-6282.
The following people have agreed to run for a position for 2019 so far, any
position welcomes others to apply: Ballot will be closed Oct. 18 , 2018 and
voted on at the November Meeting. If interested, please call the committee.
Officers
President: Cindy Russell
Vice-President: open
Secretary: Susan Doyle
Treasurer: Emily Rankin
FINAL Ballot will be published in
Nov. 2018 newsletter
Hello Shasta Miners and Prospectors,
Board of Directors
Vote for 4 members (1 is alternate)
Donna Davis
Bill Fisher
Gary Wagner
Jim Stevens
Cassie Zucco
Robert Baxter
Shasta Miners and Prospectors Association (SMPA) OCT. 2018 Pg. 3
CURRENT EVENTS
DREDGING UPDATE legislative and articles at the following links: ICMJ’s Prospecting and Mining Journal at
https://www.icmj.com/magazine/september-2018-vol.-88-no.-01/
or check out Public Land for the People (PLP) at
http://www.publiclandsforthepeople.org/ or
American Mining Rights Association (AMRA)
https://www.americanminingrights.com/california-update/
LOOKING FOR GOLD/ GOOD NEWS FOR SMPA by Gene Clayton, PS. BLM approved the mining plan at Bulldog 1 and 2. The initial activity will be sampling of the gravels along
the creek. Further meetings are on the horizon. More about this will be reported at the SMPA Oct. Meeting
FRENCH GULCH MINING DISTRICT NEWS Next steps: what we as miners need to be doing regarding the dredging permitting process will be dis-
cussed at the Oct. SMPA meeting.
NEW BEST MANAGEMENT (BMP) COMMITTEE Created SMPA President Cindy Russell created a BMP Committee. She appointed Jim Rankin as committee
chair , which he agreed to, to develop a booklet describing best management practices (BMP) for SMPA
members. Committee members who volunteered for this project are Chip Hess, Bill Fisher, Gene Clay-
ton, Jim Stevens, Mike Russell and Bill Schumpert. The goal of the committee is to look at the Washington best practices booklet, using this as a possible template to de-
velop SMPA best management practices: As a result of last month’s meeting the committee has a good jump start.
Some of the issues, but not all are listed as follows: The objective is have this completed possibly by Feb. 2019, prior
to seeing the final dredging permitting processing rules, which is expected sometime in March 2019.
Promote Conservation
Develop Best Mining Practices and make them known to the membership.
Partner with other organizations.
We need to be pro-active.
Be aware that we are being monitored, on-line and on the claims.
Good Stewardship.
Be a good neighbor; consider noise, parking, etc.
Comply with all laws & permits.
Proper trash disposal
Protect trees and natural vegetation.
Protect the stream bed.
Move material only in the active stream bed.
Practice fire safety/maintain a current fire permit.
Make sure that you are in compliance with all dredging regulations (when they are determined).
Shasta Miners and Prospectors Association (SMPA) OCT. 2018 Pg. 4
And Renewal
Live Current Prices GOLD AND SILVER Updated On: 10/10at 3:10 pm PDT https://resources.monex.com/live-prices/
Monex Spot Prices Change Open High Low
Monex Spot Gold 1193.00 4.00 1186.00 1193.00 1185.00
Monex Spot Silver 14.25 -0.10 14.31 14.33 14.19
SAVE the DATES 2018 SHASTA GEM AND MINERAL SHOW: October 13 and 14 Shasta District Fair Grounds Gazebo Nov. 15 SMPA Meeting Elec-tions. SMPA ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY: Decem-ber 20 2018 Location TBA
We always need volunteers
for our events Look for sign up sheet at
Fri, Oct 12, 2018 Close Date:
Sun, Oct 14, 2018 Shasta Gem and Mineral
Show Description:
Features exhibitors displaying and selling gems, supplies and jewelry. Held in Shasta Hall and Gazebo Lawn. Shasta Miners and Prospectors Asso-ciation will demonstrate pan-ning and information about our association. Drop by and join in. Location:
Shasta District Fairgrounds 1890 Briggs Street Anderson, CA 96007 Hours:9am-5pm
TANYA
ZOOK and DAVE
BORE-
HAM
DIANNE and RICHARD BROWN
STACY and CHIP HESS
MILLIE HOSIER
MELODY and DAN LOGAN
CAROLINE NEWTON
BONNIE and MIKE SMITH
BARBARA WILSON
CASSIE and JOE ZUCCO
CARLA
(FLEA) AUTIN
KEN BEHNKE
ROBERT COBBLER
JEFFERY DORE
RALPH GRADOZZI
WILLIAM HILL
GLYNN PHELPS
WAYLON PIERCE
PAUL PURINGTON
ANDREW RAICH
JAMES TAPPENBECK
ED THURSTON
JERRY TODD
CLIFFORD WEASE
BRANDON WEATHERS
JOHN YERIES
LEILA (LEI ) HILL
CASSIE ZUCCO
SANDRA
CHABOT AUTIN
CASSIE ZUCCO
SANDRA CHABOT AUTIN
LEILA (LEI ) HILL
SONJA LESTER HOWARD
JANEEN RICH LaBRAQUE
KATE PASLEY
NANCY SMALLEY
KIMBERLY STEVENS
http://www.goldprospectingonline.com/gold-
prospecting-tips/gold-facts/largest-gold-nugget-ever-
found/
The Welcome Stranger Nugget weighed 2200
Ounces/71 kilograms, worth a whopping 4 million
Shasta Miners and Prospectors Association (SMPA) OCT. 2018 Pg. 5
SHASTA MINERS AND PROSPECTORS ASSOC. 2018 Anderson Grange Hall 8085 Airport Way, Redding, Ca. 96022
SEPT. 20 2018 Minutes by Susan Doyle, Secretary
Anderson Grange Hall 8085 Airport Way Redding, CA 96002
President Cindy Russell called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. Val Smalley led the members in the flag salute. Cindy welcomed
everyone and requested all guests and/or new members present to introduce themselves and express their interest, and then she intro-
duced the Board Members, Officers, and Chairmen. Nominating Committee: Red Passman has agreed to Chair the nominating Committee for this year, with the assistance of Mary
Ann Stevens, Connie Heemeyer, and Phyllis Bogges. Announcements: Coffee mugs with Association Logo are now available for purchase from Mary Ann Stevens. Panning Demonstra-
tion scheduled for the Gem Show, October 13th & 14th, volunteers needed, contact Jim Stevens. Members are reminded to display
their parking passes while on Association Claims. Washington Mine employees, (French Gulch Claims/Bull Dog Claims) are check-
ing for them. This area was hit hard by the recent fires. October Meeting will include a Chili Feed prior to the meeting. Watch you
newsletter for more information. Cassie Zucco will head up the project; contact her if you can assist.
Miner of the Month: Bob Burdett was selected as Miner of the Month for his long time service to the Association he has in the past
served as Claims Chairman and Board Member. Thanks Bob.
Water Quality Board Up-Date—Jim Rankin Jim has been working, patiently, with the Water Quality Board to develop a permit-
ting process for dredging. He has been coordinating with Jeff Stone, sponsor of SB1222, with the cooperation of Brian Dahle, Jim
Nelson and Ted Gains. They are all working quietly behind the scenes, so as not to have the “green” obsessed state representatives’
start pressuring the Water Quality Board. Jim is also trying to increase communications between the Mining Districts.
Meeting Program: Bill Fisher gave a presentation on suggested, “Best Mining Practices (BMP).” The Water Quality Board is re-
questing our standards and we should be prepared to respond. Bill had information provided by the Forest Service from the 1970’s,
which was still relevant today. Some, but not all of the issues he addressed were: promote conservation, develop best mining prac-
tices (BMP) and make them known to the membership, partner with other organizations, need to be pro-active, be aware that we are
being monitored, on-line and on the claims. Additional issues discussed were: good Stewardship, be a good neighbor; consider noise,
parking, etc., comply with all laws & permits, proper trash disposal, protect trees and natural vegetation, protect the stream bed,
move material only in the active stream bed, practice fire safety/maintain a current fire permit, make sure that you are in compliance
with all dredging regulations (when they are determined). Show & Tell: Bob Carpenter brought in his prospecting backpack to show what he carries. He also has an old can, with some gold
on it, which he found on the Bull Dog Claim. Don Heemeyer has some old metal detectors on display. Mike Abernathy has some
metal detectors for sale.
Minutes—Susan Doyle, Secretary: The minutes were accepted as presented in the association newsletter by a unanimous voice
vote. Secretary Doyle also made note of the recent successful Annual Picnic at Anderson River Park. With a special thanks to the
Stevens grandchildren, and Rusty, for hiding the coins for the Metal Detector Hunt. Thanks to Mike & Cindy Russell for the Corn
Hole Game. A very special thanks to Sid Sidmons for his Bar-B-Que expertise--he cooked all the hamburgers & hot dogs for the
picnic. Thanks to all the members for the good pot luck dishes, and the donation of cakes for the Cake Bingo. Treasurer’s Report: Wayne King reported assests to a total of$3,417 Claims Report: Mike Abernathy reported he will host a Claims Outing on Bull Dog I & II, this Saturday, September 22 th, at 9:00
am. Unfortunately, due to SB637, no gas powered engines can be used. The Claim has burned, there is no shade—bring your own.
Have your membership card and parking pass. A dust mask may be a good idea. Metal Detecting: Bill Doyle reported that Next Outing will be Saturday, September 29th, at 9:00 a.m., at Red Bluff River Park, Red
Bluff. Bill will be going out to Middle Creed Road on Sunday to assist a former member look for lost items on their burned-out
property. He is unsure what the conditions may be, interested persons should contact him.
Hidden Coin: The Hidden Coin is still outstanding, watch for a new clue in the newsletter. Find of the Month: Ray Belew—won Find of the Month with his submission of an old horse bit that he found metal detecting.
Rusty—displayed his first finds with his new metal detector.Bill Doyle—displayed a ring that he found metal detecting.
Logo Clothing: Mary Ann Stevens reported she is getting ready to place an order. Now is the time to get your cold weather gear or
a new Logo Mug for $12.50. Raffle: Raffle was conducted by Bill Woodward, Yvonne White, Connie Heemeyer, and Donna Davis: Name Tag Drawing—Bill
Schumpert, 50/50 Drawing—was won by Don Heemeyer in the amount of $40.00, Gold Nugget—was won by Ken Smith. Mike
Abernathy reports that $300.00 was taken in for sales of Christmas Raffle Tickets.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan J. Doyle, Secretary
Shasta Miners and Prospectors Association (SMPA) OCT. 2018 Pg. 6
GUIDED METAL DETECTING OUTINGS: Usually occur on the Second Saturday morning
after the regular scheduled meeting. The location of the hunt is announced at the general meet-ing. If you are unable to attend the meeting please contact Bill Doyle, Metal Detecting Chair. Email:[email protected] or call (530)-549-3039
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 or Bi l l Schumpert , Co -Cha ir (530) 440 -8414.
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 purchase at each meeting. New Item and very nice. Get your Christmas orders in ASAP
Mike Abernathy
Woody’s Corner Corner
Bill Schumpert
NEXT CLAIM OUTING OCT. 20, 2018
Our next outing will be Oct. 20 out at our French Gulch Claims, Bulldog 1 and Bulldog 2.
Since everything has burned there should be no problem. We will have a sign in sheet for
members. Be sure to display or vehicle tag. We will be there at 9 a.m.
September Metal Detecting Report
The Outing at Red Bluff River Park was attended by seven persons, Ed Thurston, David Crabtree, Fred Furry, Howard Waldron,
Tom Kibat, Greg Pasley, and me.
A couple of the group had new detectors and used the outing to familiarize themselves with their toys.
The weather was pleasant, and although there were no unusual objects found, we all went home with some
finds, and better knowledge of our detectors.
I find that although I have spent many hours of detecting, that when I assist others regarding our hobby, I also gain knowledge about
new equipment and come away with a feeling of satisfaction.
Hope to see you all at the next meeting. Bill
The SMPA mine display at the fairgrounds is al-most done. Thank you to all you guys who showed up to help with the finishing touches. I would like to thank Mike Russell and Larry Bogges for all the hard work and long hours they put in. Remember, the Shasta County fair is coming up in June2019 and we have a lot of work to do to finish with our plans and get mine set up the way we want it. We plan to have more demos such as a metal detection; small pool filled with sand where we put pennies for them to find, also, a gold separating wheel to demo how we get the fine gold from the black sand. We need volunteers to come down to help with dem-onstrations for a min of 2 hrs. It’s great fun to watch the kids pan for gold and spin for prizes. Thanks for your future help. Yours, Woody Woodward
Next outing: Oct 27. Location to be announced at meet-
ing or give me a call for metal detecting location.
Shasta Miners and Prospectors Association (SMPA) OCT. 2018 Pg. 7
SHASTA MINERS AND PROSPECTORS ASSOCIATION (SMPA) MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Please CIRCLE one: NEW membership or Renewal
Please check mark type of membership
______$40.00 Individual
______ $50.00 Family (includes spouse and children under age of 18)
______ $25.00 Senior & Spouse (Age 70+)
______ $40.00 Business Card Advertising (attach business card)
______ Legal Fund/ donation Amount: ______________
PRINT First Name Last Name Birthdate
Member
Spouse
Child 1 Child 2 Child 3 Child 4
ADDRESS Street:
City: State: Zip:
Telephone ( ) -
Email: Receive SMPA Email: Yes or No ?
Cell Phone ( ) -
Email: Receive SMPA Email: Yes or No ?
I hereby apply for membership/renewal with SMPA. I understand that SMPA and it’s agents DO NOT provide goods or services for my activities 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 atten-
tion once provided, or negligence on part of SMPA. I hereby agree to be responsible for my own welfare and accept any and all risks of unanticipated
events, illness, injury, emotional trauma or death. I acknowledge that the cost of SMPA membership is based upon participants executing this release of
liability. Therefore, as lawful consideration for being permitted to participate as a member, I hereby release 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.
I have read and fully understand this release
and membership application.
Signature _______________________ Date: Month__ Day__ Year_____
Membership rates are for one year. Membership benefits include but not limited to: monthly newsletters, monthly outings, SMPA special
events, enjoy free use of our many gold bearing claims, hands on education about gold prospecting and metal detecting from our many experi-
enced members. See our web page at shastaminersandprospectors.org and join us on Facebook.
Mail the completed and signed application to: Shasta Miners and Prospectors Association Please make check payable to SMPA
P.O.BOX 10929 Anderson CA 96007
EMAIL ADDRESS: Please carefully print:
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Place
Stamp
Here
Shasta Miners & Prospectors Association
P.O. Box 10929
Anderson CA 96007
Your Membership Expiration Date is on your mailing label
SMPA Board of Directors
Meeting First Wed of Month
at 5PM VITTLES Restaurant
2385 North St. Anderson Members are always welcome to
attend. 5 PM dinner; at 6 PM meeting.
Return Address Requested
Monthly General Meeting
Third Thursday of Month at 7 pm Anderson Grange Hall 8085 Airport Rd., Redding Across from Kent’s Groceries
SMPA General Meeting
OCT. 18, 2018 5 to 6:45 Enjoy a steaming bowl of Chili Education Program starts at 7 P.M.
What you can do to Effectively to Stand Up for Your Mining Rights