Mountain-Moving in Seattle ...a history of the Denny Regrade

February 2014
Coin
1892-P Barber Dime
Ron Aldridge
Jewelry
1943 Silver Merchant Marine ID Tag
Ron Aldridge
Mountain-Moving in Seattle
...a history of the Denny Regrade
Token - Foreign Coin
1917 Canadian Penny
Gary Clark
Open
1950’s Tootsietoy Car - Gary Clark
Old Toy Airplane - Allan Henneberry
(no photo)
Find of the Month Totals
1. 25 Gary Clark
2. 24 Ron Aldridge
3. 14 Mark Jenkins
4. 13 Rick Razor
5. 9 Mark Kulseth
6. 7 Jon Gentry
7. 7 Joe Sacco
8. 4 Jack Davis
9. 4 Allan Henneberry
10. 1 Matt Mechler
(From an article written by V. V. Tarbill, owner of 25% of the regraded area. Reprinted in the
July 1932 Harvard Review. Permission for use in this newsletter granted by Jim Grantham who is
V. V. Tarbill’s grandson & Ron’s neighbor. First 4 page installment of 8 page article.)
It was not just a happen-so that Denny Hill stood in the middle of Seattle’s
expanding business District. The matter was quite intentional. The founders of the
city very deliberately selected the flanks of Denny Hill as the site of the city which
they believed would become the New York of the Pacific Coast. The city of their
founding grew even more rapidly than anticipated, and soon surrounded Denny
Hill. The Hill was too high and too steep to be utilized for business purposes, so the
inevitability (at least so it seems at present time) the Hill had to be removed, somehow or other...(cont’d on page 4)
Annual Bake Sale at March Meeting...this event is a huge fund raiser for the club so
please bring your home-baked (or store-bought) cakes, pies, cupcakes, cookies or other
sweet surprises & of course a little extra dough to buy stuff.
CTC Celebrates its 41st Anniversary...Since its fledgling start in 1973 the club has attracted people interested in different aspects of treasure hunting. The availability of metal
detectors for the retail market made weekend detecting an interesting & profitable hobby.
During the 80’s & 90’s the club evolved into a prominent regional presence in the hobby
with its once famous Silver Shoot Weekend, an event attracting families & competition
detectorists from all over the West Coast.
Reflecting many changes in membership & changing times, the club retains a strong central
core of members & is committed to increasing interest in the hobby & educating its members on
the ever changing regulations that affect it. Most of all the club is dedicated to having fun & has
many social activities in which to participate in.
Joys & Concerns...everyone is doing ok as far as we know.
Membership Dues are Due...($25.00 single, $30.00 family) Payment of dues must be
before Mar.1, 2014 to enter the March Find of the Month & other raffles.
2013 Awards...Special recognition was given to Mark Kulseth for his outstanding contributions to
the club & awarded 2013 Outstanding Member of the Year. The 2013 Treasure Hunter of the Year
was jointly won by Gary Clark & Ron Aldridge. Mark Jenkins won Best Find of 2013 with his
1892-S Barber Quarter & the Oldest Find in Washington State was won by Matt Mechler with
his 1850’s Military Button. Both members were awarded a Silver Eagle.
was
Scavenger Hunt Contest...3rd mo. totals: Ron A. 36, Mark J. 31, Rick R. 24, Gary C. 23,
Jack D. 16, Jim V. 12, Mark K. 11, Jon G. 11, Matt M. 6, Joe S. 6, Eric O. 3, Dave F. 2. New
contest began after the 10/13 meeting & ends at the April 2014 meeting (see flyer pg. 8).
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Silver Dollar raffle was won by Chris Galloway. AOK Award was won by Gary Clark for suggesting club members volunteer for The Seward Park Cleanup...No-No Award was won by
Loraine Robbins for failing to boil water properly thus setting off the fire alarm.
Club Patches & Hats...Patches are $8.00 ea. & Hats are $15.00 ea.
The Club Plaque Contest...The club plaque is a unique piece of metal buried somewhere
in King County & a clue to its location is given monthly until found.
A prize of $20.00 will be awarded to the lucky finder.
- Clue 1: The sound of the last streetcar echoed from the ravine as the young women headed home from the fair...
- Clue 2: Once a place where old growth timber stood until an official thought someone else needed the wood...
- Clue 3: Off the bend in the road a place to park...a short northern walk & you can see the mark.
March 6th Board Meeting...Thursday, 7:00 p.m. at John & Donna Shape’s home. Please
call for details 253-804-3513.
March 9th Meeting...Bake Sale! No theme for this meeting. John Beekley will bring his
plastic laminator - bring your wallet cards & items to be protected. Cookies compliments of
Joe Sacco & Sue Kaas.
Upcoming Events...Club Outing: Saturday, Mar.1st, 9 a.m. Wellington Hills Park, 7026
240th St. SE, Woodinville 98702, Bake Sale: March 9th meeting...Puget Sound Treasure
Hunter’s Night Hunt, Mar. 8, Reber Ranch, Kent.
Detecting on Public Land...When in doubt check with city, county, state or other intergovernmental websites for current regulations as there could be serious consequences
both for you & the hobby in general. WA State Parks Metal Detecting Pamphlet answers
many questions on which state parks are open & where to hunt. Their website has maps &
registration forms for many of the open parks.
Detecting Alert...Now that ground is wet again it is recommended to use a ground cloth or
similar to keep the dirt from discoloring the grass & leaving a mess.
Activity Fees for Non-members...continuing in 2014 $15.00 for a club activity & $12.00
for hunt only.
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Club Growth...we are always looking for new people to get involved. Ideas for new activities, ways to help
our community & promote our hobby are always welcomed.
Bring in Food Bank Donations...food is needed all year long at local food banks.
It is suggested that each member bring at least one can of food to the meeting.
Special Thanks to the businesses...who provide support & donations for our hobby & events: Jeffery
Sarvis, Treasure Dude Detectors, 206-229-3932; Northgate Coins,
Bryan Geraghty, 206-364-0090.
Find of the Month...other Febuary entries:
4 pts
3 pts
2 pts
2 pts
1 pt
1 pt
1892-P Barber Dime
1904 Indian Head Penny
1899 Indian Head Penny
1906 Indian Head Penny
1930-D Wheat Penny
1927-S Walking Liberty Half
Ron Aldridge
Jon Gentry
Rick Razor
Gary Clark
Joe Sacco
Mark Jenkins
4 pts
3 pts 2 pts
2 pts 1940’s Silver ID Tag, U.S.M.M.- E. Reufuss Ron Aldridge
Brass Duck Pendant
Gary Clark
925 Silver Chain w/Angel Charm
Rick Razor
Sterling Ring
Jon Gentry
4 pts 1917 Canadian Penny
3 pts 1900 GF 5¢ Swiss House, Butte
2 pts Rest Room Token
2 pts 1940 Canadian Nickel
1 pt Afghan 10 Shahi
Gary Clark
Ron Aldridge
Jon Gentry
Joe Sacco
Rick Razor
4 pts
4 pts
3 pts
3 pts
2 pts
1 pt 1 pt
1 pt
Gary Clark
Allan Henneberry
Joe Sacco
Ron Aldridge
Rick Razor
Jon Gentry
Mark Kulseth
Mark Jenkins
1950’s Chrysler Tootsietoy
Cracker Jack Airplane
Throwing Knife
1950’s Cap Gun
Girl’s Scout Medal
Keys
Brass Propeller
Wall Drug - Ted Husteads Cowboys
Treasure Hunters Code of Ethics
. I will always check federal, state, county &
. I will, as an ambassador for the hobby, use
local laws before searching. It is my responthoughtfulness, consideration & courtesy at all
sibility to “Know the law”
times.
. I will respect private property & will not
. I will work to help bring unity to our hobby by
enter private property without the owner’s
working with any organization of any geopermission. Where possible such permission graphic area. That may have problems that
will be in writing.
will limit their ability to peacefully pursue the
. I will take care to refill all holes & try not to
hobby.
. I will leave gates as found. I will build fires in
leave any damage.
. I will remove & dispose of any & all trash &
designated safe places only.
. I will report to the proper authorities any inlitter that I find.
. I will appreciate & protect our inheritance of
dividuals who enter & or remove artifacts from
natural resources, wildlife & private property.
federal parks or state preserves.
Cascade Treasure Club
President: Mark Kulseth
Vice Pres. Mark Jenkins
Treasurer: Ralph Shape
Secretary: Sue Kaas
Board: Paul Boyd
Loraine Robbins
Garry Robbins
Gary Clark
Membership: Donna Shape
253-804-3513
Mail dues to: 7109 Hazel Pl. SE
Auburn, WA 98092
Donations: John Beekley
[email protected]
Newsletter: Ron Aldridge
206-818-2197
E-mail submissions to:
[email protected]
Meetings:
Second Sunday of every month
5:00 p.m. at the
Highland Park Improvement Club
1116 SW Holden St., Seattle, WA
(Located in West Seattle 1 mile
west from the 1st Ave S. bridge)
Guests Always Welcome!
CTC Feb.1st Saturday Club Hunt - Volunteer Park
15 attended on a cold & rainy morning.
CTC involved in MLK Day - Seward Park Cleanup
Gary C., Mark J. & Ron A. in attendance
CASCADE TREASURE CLUB
Scavenger Hunt Contest
(November 2013 - April 2014)
Name_________________________________
USE THIS SHEET FOR ALL MONTHS
Place the first two letters of meeting month in front of items found - eg. NO for November, DE for December
ALL ITEMS [1] POINT EXCEPT BONUS [3] POINT ITEMS
OPENCOINS
RING STYLE PULL TAB
1940 – 1958 WHEAT PENNY
INK PEN
1973 NICKEL
BRASS NAIL / SCREW
CANADIAN SILVER COIN
SPOONSILVER WAR NICKEL
PLATED / JUNK RING
V NICKEL
JACKSON /PERKINS ROSE BUSH TAG
1800’S BARBER DIME
RIFLE CASING / CARTRIDGE
PRE-1930 MERCURY DIME
RAILROAD SPIKEROSIE DIME 1950-60
METAL BUTTON MILITARY
STANDING LIBERTY DATED QUARTER
INSIGNIA PIN MILITARY1932-50 WASHINGTON QUARTER
DUG BATTERY
IKE DOLLAR
METAL CLOTHES PINPRE-1910 BARBER HALF
GOB OF FOIL
FRANKLIN HALF
BICYCLE NAME PLATE
ANY KENNEDY HALF
TOY CAP GUNCHINESE CACHE COIN
OLD JEWELRY ITEMINDIAN HEAD PENNY
TAX TOKEN WASHINGTON STATE
BUFFALO NICKEL
SCOUT ITEMCANADIAN LARGE CENT
DOG TAG PRE-1960MEXICIAN COIN
STEEL BEER CANBRITISH COIN
TACOMA TRANSIT TOKENSPANISH REALE
PADLOCKOTHER PRE-1950 FOREIGN COIN
GOOD FOR TOKEN
TOOTSIE TOY
SUSPENDER PIECE
ITEMS ENTERED ARE FOR PREVIOUS MONTHS DETECTING
JEWELRY
.925 0R STERLING ITEM 1st place winner is outright
10K JEWELRY ITEM
2nd & 3rd place will be drawn
14K RING from all participant entries
18 K GOLD RING
14K-18K GOLD BRACELET
GOLD CHAIN
COIN PURSE
Use this sheet for all months
WATCH
BONUS 3 POINT ITEMS
GOLD COIN
SILVER DOLLAR
SEATED HALF DOLLAR
LARGE CENT U.S.
All items must be found in WASHINGTON STATE in foundcondition
PLATINUM RING