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Volume 32-5 A Monthly Newsletter Published by the RoadRunner Prospector’s Club May 2018
President’s Corner
I would like to address the proposed Black Canyon Corridor Travel Management Plan that the BLM is cur-rently moving forward on. The areas and road closures may have an impact on our accessibility to some of Club Claims. Please try to attend one of their public meetings to represent our club. Take your map pack, ask questions about closures, and become informed. Your participation and feedback could make a difference. Below are the meeting dates and times:
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Hassayampa Field Office will hold two public meetings in early-May to gather public input on the draft Black Canyon Corridor Travel Management Plan and Environmental Assessment. The documents will be released on April 23, 2018 for 30-days public review and input. The first meeting will be held May 2, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Deer Valley Community Center located at 2001 W. Wahalla Lane, in Phoenix, Arizona. The second meeting will be held May 3, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Mayer High School (old library) located at 17300 E. Mule Deer Drive, in Spring Valley, Arizona. “The purpose of travel management planning is to ensure the availability of appropriate access to and across public lands for a variety of uses. Public input up to and beyond this point is key to the success of our planning,” said BLM Phoenix District Manger Leon Thomas. The plan encompasses the communities of Black Canyon City, Mayer, New River and Dewey-Humboldt in Yavapai and Maricopa counties, covering the Upper Agua Fria River, Bumble Bee and Lower Black Canyon Trail travel management areas. At the open house-style meetings, maps of the travel network alternatives will be available for review and BLM staff will be available to answer questions and receive comments. The 30-day public comment period is from April 23 until May 22. Stakeholders are encouraged to submit their comments for the record through the BLM online land use planning tool, ePlanning, at the following Internet address: https://go.usa.gov/ xnp5H. Written comments may be mailed to the Hassayampa Field Office, 21605 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix, Arizona 85027, faxed to (623) 580-5580, or emailed to [email protected].
As we now are experiencing 100-degree days, the fire danger is rapidly increasing. Check all restrictions be-fore heading out and take lots of water. Also, we are holding a Sealed Bid Auction for 4 Claims that will be awarded to the highest bidder. See the Auction Guidelines within this newsletter. We are continuing to add new claims to our Club Portfolio and will bring you more details soon. Happy prospecting and be safe out there! Bob Hood Vice President
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MONTHLY MEETINGS General Meetings: 3rd Thursday of the month - 7:00 p.m. @ Arizona American Italian Club, 7509 N. 12th St., Phoenix, AZ (No meeting in December) Monthly Outings: Four organized digs, Coin Hunt, Spring Picnic and Christmas Party. Please refer to the Event Calendar on the last page. Guests are welcome to attend regular meetings and outings. Board Meeting: Tuesday of the week preceding the monthly meeting - 7:00 p.m. Club Office New Member Orientation: Club Office at 9:00 a.m. See calendar for dates. The Bird Tailings is published as a service to Roadrunner Prospectors’ Club, Inc. members. Opinions expressed in this newsletter are those of the management or of its members. Publication of information in this newsletter constitutes no guarantee of accuracy. Use of any information found in this newsletter is at the sole risk of the user. Neither the RRPC, its Board of Directors, nor the editor of this publication assume any liability for damages resulting from the use of information found within the newsletter content. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced, either in part or in whole, without written consent of the Roadrunner Prospectors’ Club. The newsletter encourages submissions of any article mining related, opinion pieces, cartoons, want-ads, sales of items, etc. Roadrunner Prospectors’ Club’s phone numbers: Voice message 602-274-2521 Office Fax: 602-274-4335 Mailing address: RRPC P.O. Box 56804 Phoenix, AZ 85079 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.roadrunnergold.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoadrunnerGold Club Office is located at: 2744 W. Osborn Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85017-5023 (Between Thomas Rd. and Indian School Rd, west of 27th Ave.) Open 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesdays.
Member Address Change Form: Send to: RRPC, P.O. Box 56804, Phoenix, AZ 85079-6804 or email: [email protected]
Member Number: ________
Name: ________________________________________
New Address: __________________________________
__________________________________
Phone Number: _________________________________
Email Address: __________________________________
BOARD & OFFICE DIRECTORY
PRESIDENT Les Glover (Actng) VICE PRESIDENT Bob Hood SECRETARY Terry Wilson TREASURER Bill Hunt—(602) 348-8261 2 YEAR BOARD MEMBERS Randal Stockwood Sheryal Gentles Dusty Ramsey Chuck Gentles George Knecht Charlene Wilson Fred Hanson 1 YEAR BOARD MEMBERS Mike Slater Mike Combs (Actng) Victor Krstec Tom Frink (Actng) Lonny Wickersheim ————————————————————— Office Manager Membership Manager Pete Baker Pete Baker Office Assistant Newsletter Laurel Wickersheim Pete Baker Julie Frink Website Facebook Pete Baker Mike Powelkop
Dues/Fees: • Annual dues are due by December 1st of each year. • Federal Mining Charge (FMC) = ($44.00) due by December 1st of each year. • Operations Support Fee (OPS) = ($50.00) due by December 1st of each Year. (09/01/17 memberships) • $20.00 Map Packet Replacement Fee • $10.00 badge Replacement Fee
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SPRING FESTIVAL / RRPC BOOTH
WESTERN TRADE DAYS / HISTORIC MAYER, AZ
MAY 11TH- 9am-4pm - MAY 12TH- 9am-4pm
LOCATION: NOTA RANCH - 12660 CENTRAL AVE, MAYER, AZ
Come up to our North Country Mayer, AZ small town, with clean fresh air and cooler
temps. Walk the streets traveled by legends like Wyatt Earp and Bucky O'Neal on the old
Black Canyon Hwy. A family fun-filled two days in the country. Western bands will entertain
each day as well as Cowboy Poetry. Mayer Area Meals on Wheels will be serving breakfast
and lunch. Homemade desserts for sale, pony rides, GOLD PANNING for anyone. Vendors
from all over the state will be selling unique one-of-a-kind gifts for MOTHERS’ DAY or any
other gift giving day. Several artists of various medium will be selling their items, such as
chain saw art, fused glass, barbwire wreaths, horseshoe items, cowboy yo-yos, handmade
knives, natural beauty products, and much more. FREE ADMISSION TO EVENT AND
PARKING!!
The RRPC Outings committee and Board will be manning a booth to promote member-
ships, teach gold panning, and share the excitement and adventure of GOLD PROSPECTING.
After shopping, visiting, and exploring, members will be able to check out our RRPC claim -
Mary Francis on Map 28. Dredging/panning-water runs most of the year. Passenger car access.
DIRECTIONS: From Phoenix: I-17 North to Exit 262. Follow Hwy 69 toward Prescott 8 miles. Turn left at Circle K – Follow signs. From Flagstaff: South on I-17. If you take Exit 278 onto Hwy 169 toward Prescott, it will take you further West, but it is still a good road. When you reach Hwy 69, turn left and go south about 10 miles. Turn right at mile marker 272. From Flagstaff: The closest in miles is to go I-17 south to Exit 263. Follow signs toward Hwy 69/Prescott. Mayer will be 8 miles from this point. Turn left at Circle K. From Prescott: South on Hiway 69. Exit right at mile marker #272 onto Central Ave-nue. You will see NOTA Ranch ¾ mile on the left hand side of the street. You may also go to the Circle K and exit onto Central and follow it through old town Mayer. We are one block from the post office and stop sign. House # 12651 E. Central Ave.
Contacts:
Sheryal Gentles – [email protected]
Charlene Wilson– [email protected]
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RRPC'S ANNUAL SPRING PICNIC Remember that old song, "Oh, What A Feeling?” Well! Many members are hooked on it! This year’s Spring Picnic brought a feeling of love, laughter, new fun games, and teamwork. Sunshine, blue sky, and cool breezes filled our spirits as we started off with a special and warm welcome to those members who came out to share and enjoy the day followed by our Pledge of Allegiance to our flag. The potluck tables were filled with delicious homemade dishes and refreshing drinks. The competition to win a nugget was very hearty between the Men's and Women's panning and pan toss contests. To add to the fun and competition, the Jel-ly Bean Spitting game highlighted the afternoon with surprise and laughter. The 50/50 Nugget Bucket gave a big smile to many members. Remember that feeling of fun, laughter, tasty dishes, competition and love, and may it be with your always! Hope to see you all at next year's Spring Picnic. A special thanks to all those members present at the picnic that helped with clean up and loading supplies. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again soon in sharing in the teamwork and fun of our club events.
Winners of Panning and Pan Toss: Women's Panning Contest - Suzie Carena Women's Pan Toss - Jean LeJeal Men's Panning Contest - Bernie Skoog Men's Pan Toss - Paul Norton
Winners Jelly Bean Spitting Game
Kevin Hasey - 1st Bob Replogle - 2nd
VIP's to the following for their help and support:
Connie Palme Diana Skoog Tom & Julie Frink
Spot on Reward
Bob Replogle Your Outings Committee: Chuck & Sheryal Gentles Fred Hanson & Charlene Wilson
RRPC outings bring friends and families
together!!
Bernie Skoog and Suzie Carena each won the indi-vidual titles and Suzie went on to become the overall Grand Cham-pion in the Pan Off!!
Spitting Jelly Beans with Ummphhh!
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LOST AND FOUND A number of items were left at the Spring Picnic Area on Saturday, 4-21. They've been taken to the RRPC office. Are you missing 2 white mesh chairs, tan fold out table or a short-handled shovel? Remember, your club office is only open on Wednesday's from 9-1. Thanks All.
Meet new friends, learn new skills and discover more than one way to use a gold pan!
Day of Fun!!
Champion Spitters!!
New members join at the picnic!
Join us at Western Days at Mayer, May 11-12!
Our outings are fun for all ages!!!!
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Outings Committee Needs Your Help
Your Outings Committee is in need of event volunteers! We deliver all your
club equipment, set it up, take it down, tote in/out Porta Potties, post directional signs, bring
all supplies, and organize your events. We plan fun campfire games and gatherings through-
out all event weekends. Any kind of assistance would be appreciated! Whether one club
event or more.
Contact us anytime with questions or to let us know you can support your club by volunteer-
ing. Charlene - [email protected] or Sheryal - [email protected]
Alaska Gold trip July 12 – 25, 2019 to Nome, Alaska. AKAU Alaska Gold & Resort
(www.akaugold.com) Wanted: Members interested in going to AKAU gold camp in Nome, Alaska. If we can get 20 members (maximum 22) per week signed up by the end of May 2018 this year we would get a reduced weekly rate. The regular rate is $2400 per week they would re-duce it to $1400 per week. Most of the members I have talked to would like to stay two
weeks straight and for members wanting to stay just one week you could stay the first or sec-ond week. First week would be July 12-18 and the second week would be July 19-25. The required deposit is $325/week or $650 for two weeks due by June 30, 2018. Airfare is NOT included and currently runs about $1200 round trip which you would need to arrange. Space is limited so first come first serve for reservations, tentatively 15 people are planning to go
already. For more information contact Brian Bierman [email protected] or 440-570-5371 please call in the evening since I work full time or text me. (This is not sponsored by the RRPC)
CALLING ALL SHOVELS! Roadrunners, we're planning upcoming BACKHOE digs for you in the fall of 2018 and the spring of 2019. Make it happen by recommending claims where you've found gold. The infor-mation we need is the Claim name and GPS coordinates for your suggested dig areas. Maxi-mum four per site. We need your feet on the ground and quick responses. We are ALL volunteers. Backhoe digs will happen with your input and participation. Bob Hood and Les Glover file reams of required paperwork and then it can take months to receive the required N.O.I. (Notice of Intent) to proceed with a dig. In addition, RRPC posts a $$$ bond to guarantee the BLM requirements will be met. Yes, only BLM allows backhoe digs. Prescott National Forrest does NOT allows backhoe digs on our claims. NO time to waste. Let's fill up the calendar with great group events. The focus will be on accessibility by most members when selecting dig sites. Have any of you tried our new claims? Any thoughts for a dig on them? Call anytime with your suggestions. We appreciate your help! Gentles - [email protected] or Wilson/Hanson - [email protected]
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Auction Guidelines
The following four claims are being offered for sealed bid auction: Au Sum 1, Au Sum 2 on Map 20 D6 Placer 1, D6 Placer 2 on Map 22 All bids are a minimum of $500.00 each. See your map packet for additional information.
• Bidding Starts April 19, 2018 at 7:00 PM. • Mailed in bids must be received by July 29, 2018. • Bidding Ends July 31st. • These claims can be found in the RRPC Map Packet: Map 20 and Map 22 descriptions
will be in the May, June and July newsletters. • Bids will be opened and claims awarded to the highest bidder at the General meeting Au-
gust 23, 2018. There will be at least one Board member and a volunteer member present for the awarding of the bids.
• In case of a tie bid the tied bidders will submit another sealed bid. • If the winning bidder declines their winning bid, the item will be awarded to the next
highest bidder. • Winning bidders do not need to be present. Winning bidders will be notified by email
or telephone. • Claims can be paid for and transferred (cash or check) at the Roadrunner office at 2744
W. Osborn Rd. Phoenix AZ 85017 on Wednesdays between the hours of 9 AM and 1 PM. Credit cards accepted at the office.
• All items must be paid for in full before the claim is released. • The winning bidder and the amount of the bid will be posted in the next newsletter.
There will also be a list posted at the office. • All claims are sold as is with no warranty applied. • All bids must be submitted on paper with the claim name and # they are bidding on, the
amount of their bid, bidders name, address, phone number, email address and if a mem-ber, their membership number.
• Bids without ALL this information will be omitted from the bid. The bidder will be no-tified as to the reason why.
• All bids will be put into a sealed envelope and either hand delivered to the office, hand delivered at the general meeting or mailed to the Roadrunner Office at PO Box 56804, Phoenix AZ. 85079-6804.
• The sealed envelope shall be identified with the word Auction and the claim name and number on the bottom left hand corner.
• There shall only be one envelope per bid. If bidding on multiple claims, each claim will require a separate bid and envelope.
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The following folks have joined RRPC since our last newsletter. Please welcome them into our club: Gary & Rosedny Wheelock Buckeye, AZ James Silveira & Jeanie Carte Mesa, AZ Jeff Wray Mesa, AZ Lyle & Sheri Oyster Wittman, AZ William & Sandy Dattilio Florence, AZ Jimmy & Kim Mckerracher Flagstaff, AZ John & Abrey Jones Gilbert, AZ Thomas & Rone Allen Mesa, AZ Gary & Kathryn Ford Dewey, AZ Mark Tilllman & Margie Parra Bagdad, AZ Kent Rybolt Fort Wayne, IN Gary Enyeart Fort Wayne, IN April Meeting Attendance: 95 VIP Winners from the April meeting: Les Glover – Claims Maintenance George DeHaven – Office/Outings Support Robert Lee – Meeting Support Julie Frink – Land Stewardship VIP Nuggets were awarded to the following members for new member referrals: Al Riefler for referring William & Sandy Dattilio Ray Bostwick for referring Thomas & Rone Allen The following members received their new Life badg-es during this month. Congratulations on becoming Roadrunner Life mem-bers.
Jason & Amanda Lodholtz
May 2018 Classifieds
For Sale: Life Membership #2647. $400. 2018
FMC paid. Buyer must be an annual member for two years and must pay the $250 transfer fee. Please call Laura Carter at (602) 995-0410
For Sale: Tesoro Lobo Super TRAQ metal detector The peak of electronic gold prospecting tech-nology. $350 or best offer. Invoiced at $874. Please call Harry Corneliusen at (612) 710-5929 in Mayer, Az
For Sale: Desert Fox Automatic Gold Panning
machine. Separates 70% clean gold of con-centrates per hour. Operates in the tub carry-ing case or can be removed from case and used in stream. $75 or best offer. In-voiced at $279. Please call Harry Corneliusen at (612) 710-5929
For Sale: Screen Concentrator pans- various screens $4.00 each. Gold Pans $2.00 each. 3ft sluice box with pump $4.00. Please call Harry Corneliusen at (612) 710-5929 in Mayer, Az.
For Sale: Starcraft pop up camper, 1500 Honda
generator, dry washer complete with vac, 2 1/2 in dredge complete. $3000.00 for all. Please call Ray Harper at (870) 318-4500 or email: [email protected]
For Sale: Two “classic” Suzuki Samurais: a 1987
2dr SW @ $4500 & a 1988 2dr convertible with bolt on hardtop @ $4000. Both with tow bars. Please call Paul Abrahamsen at (480) 982-5934.
For Sale: Arizona mining claims. BCGold claims on the historical Black Canyon placers just North of Black Canyon City. Five contiguous claims totaling over 300 acres and nearly two miles of the creek bed. Remote access, lots of untouched ground. $25,000 OBO for all. Indian Creek, located on Antelope and Indian creek just North of Stanton at Rich Hill. 2wd access year-round. Seasonal water for dredging Antelope and Indian Creeks. Formerly part of the Red Twister and Red Metal mining claim group, under continuous claim since 1980. 30.9 acres, $10,000 OBO For more information contact Jim Pressley at [email protected] 602-882-8473 or Rob Allison at [email protected] 623-362-1459.
For Sale: Life Membership #3584. $400. 2018 FMC paid. Buyer must be an annual member for two years and must pay the $250 transfer fee. Please call Marcella Merkley at (928) 239-8306
For Sale: Two dredges for sale. 1 ½ “ Proline Highbanker/Dredge combo - $450. 3” Keene Highbanker/Dredge combo - $750. Please call George Knecht at (602) 418-6266. Wanted: Buying placer gold. Will pay 85% of spot.
I only buy gold from club members. No large quantities. Please call George Knecht at (602) 418-6266.
For Sale: Royal Multi-Purpose Recirculating Sluice Box Kit #00007 $159. Cost $295 new. Please call Brian Bierman at (440) 570-5371
For Sale: Gold Miner Auto Panner, 12 volt, brought from A&B. Asking $200 OBO. Please call Dar-rell Price at (602) 843-8369
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Jim Smerglia: (928) 499-9984, Email: [email protected] Area: Prescott Available: Any Day, 4WD, Experienced. Dry Washer, Highbanker, Dredge, Detector, Cube Many years of experience, will help all members. Bill Dyer: (480) 510-3484, Email: [email protected] Area: Chandler Available: Weekends and planned day off. Can Not Drive, will split cost. Equipment: Drywasher, Gold Well, Gold Bug Pro Bill West: (480) 318-1781, Email: [email protected] Area: Gilbert Available: Sat. & Sun., Can drive. 4WD. Beginner. Equipment: Metal detector. Preferred claims: Open to any. Metal detecting only. Ray Boswick: (623) 261-3765, Email: [email protected] Area: Phoenix (west side near Avondale) Available: Sat, Sun, Can Drive, 4WD Three years experience Equipment: Drywasher Preferred Claims: Maps 10, 12 & 20. “I enjoy weekend trips and usually go out twice a
month.”
Dale Turk: (602) 516-6847 (text only), Email: [email protected] Area: Cactus/303 — Surprise, AZ Available: Any Day, Can drive, 4WD, Quad Equipment: Dry Washer, Dredge Preferred Claims: Any with water for dredging. Or, if
dry, then using drywasher. Just looking for someone to go with for ‘safety’ and
to help if needed.
Tony Torres: (623) 328-8639, Email: [email protected], Area: Goodyear, AZ Available: Mon—Sun, Can drive, 4WD Beginner, New to AZ,
Tom Coriell: (314) 520-4539, Email: [email protected]
Area: El Mirage, AZ Available: Mon – Sun, Can Drive, 4WD Equipment: Pans, getting a detector soon. Preferred Claims: Open to all. Beginner. I am home in El Mirage every 4 wks. for a 2 week period.
Jim Hennesy: (623) 738-9759, Email: [email protected] Area: Cave Creek, Available: Sun through Fri, Cannot drive, Equipment: Dry washer, No claims preference. Has Toyota 4WD but cannot drive.
BUDDY LIST
Buddy List Sign-Up Form
In a effort to help better match up fellow prospectors, we have designed a Buddy List sign-up sheet. This sheet is available at the monthly meetings and entries will be posted in the monthly newsletter. If you are in-terested is using this service, please fill out the form below and mail it to the office: RRPC, PO Box 56804, Phoenix, AZ 85079. You may also email this info directly to the club ([email protected]).
Name: ____________________________ Phone: __________________ Email: ______________
City/area where you live: ______________________________________________________
Days Available Can you drive? Type of Vehicle Beginner?
Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Yes No 2wd 4wd Quad Yes No
Equipment Available: Dredge: Dry Washer: High-Banker: Metal Detector: Other(mule/burro,etc):
Which claims do you like?: _________________________________________________________
Comments: _____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
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Please use this form to make Dues, OPS or FMC payments, ordering replacement Maps or Badges, or for ordering 30th Anniversary Silver Rounds
Name: _________________________________________________ Member Number: __________
Street Address: ___________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ___________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ___________________________________________________________________ Replacement Maps: $20.00. Replacement Badges: $10.00 each. OPS: $50.00/yr. FMC: $44.00/yr.
Dues Pymt: $________ OPS Pymt: $________(*) FMC Pymt: $_______
Maps Pymt:$_______ 1 or 2 Badge(s) @ $10 = Pymt: $_______
(* = Only applies to members who joined after Sept. 1, 2017)
If ordering replacement badge(s), print below the name(s) as you want them to appear on each badge:
(first name badge): ___________________________________________
(second name badge): ___________________________________________
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Use this section to order the 30th Anniversary Silver Round. The price is $50 per round w/o display box and $55 per round with display box.
(Price includes shipping, handling, insurance and tracking.)
# of Silver Rounds ___ @ $50 = $________. # of Display Boxes ___ @ $5 = ________.
Total amount of order: $ ____________
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Please make Check or Money Order payable to: Roadrunner Prospectors’ Club, Inc. P.O. Box 56804
Phoenix, AZ 85079-6804
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Use this form if paying with a credit or debit card. Please Print Legibly
Credit/Debit Card: ___ ___ ___ Total Amount: _______
Card Number: ________________________________________ Exp. Date: ____/______
CVV Number: ______ (on back of the credit card) mm / yyyy Billing Address: First Name: _______________________ Last Name: ____________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________________ State: _____________ ZIP: _____________ Phone Number: _____________________________ Member Number: _____________________ Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: __________________
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Remember: Leave No Holes
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