Board of Directors PRESIDENT: Willa Renken 362-3941 VICE-PRESIDENT: Janie Ehlers 674-1213 SECRETARY: Sylvia Foreman 459-8027 TREASURER: Elaine Oakander 585-9399 FEDERATION DIRECTOR: Ed Moser 340-8060 FIELD TRIP CHAIRMAN: Larry Beattie 466-6184 ASST: Gene Alvey 440-3067 SHOW CHAIRMAN: Carolyn Roberts 466-6191 ASST. SC: Jean Dingley-377-2713 April Presidents message Happy Spring everyone!! The rock collection year has finally arrived. Now we just have to have the right timing to be able to get out into the desert between rain showers. Soon all the beautiful wild flowers will be in bloom. That is when I find the desert to be the most interesting. We have had a bit of a change to our Fieldtrip Leader as Dale Rawson has had to step back in order to keep up with his work. We have asked Robert Murphey to take his place and we are very excited to have him on board. Since he is new I hope all of you who are familiar with the fieldtrip areas we go to will lend him a hand with directions. Robert is very excited about being a part of our group so please lend a hand if you can. This month’s fieldtrip will be to the Big Egg Claim for thundereggs. They will be meeting at the Gem Stop outside of Marsing at 8am and leaving at 8:30am. For those who don’t know, Marsing has some road construction going on so if you can find an alternate route around the town it may save some time waiting in line. You can get to the Gem Stop by going to Homedale and back or if you know the back roads there are other options just be aware it may require additional time. Roxanne has been hard at work trying to locate a fun program for us this month. She is really stepping in there and pushing for more people to give presentations. If you know of someone who would be willing to provide an interesting program, please give Rox a call. Roxanne has a new idea for more rock interaction for us all. It is called “Bring a Rock, Take a Rock”. If you want to participate bring a rock to share with one of your fellow rock hounds. It sounds like a fun time but be prepared to identify them as well. Most folks are really eager to learn more about the rocks and what they are so this new idea could provide us all with some unknown knowledge. Our editor Carol Farnham is wanting to let someone take over as editor as her health is starting to become an issue. This could be your lucky day to start interacting with the club by becoming our new Editor. This job is gathering the reports for the month, along with the minutes and some interesting articles. You would organize them within the program and then send them to the printers for printing and distribution. Not to worry as Carol is more than willing to train you in the art of creating a newsletter. It is a very rewarding job and can be a lot of fun as you will get to know the membership better. Please let Carol or one of the Board members know if you are interested in helping your club out in this way. Since we are always starting to work on next year’s show well in advance of its arrival. We are asking for donations of polished rock slabs. Our turtle donation was a big success last year and we would like to do it again this coming year. Carol believes it would be easier to create the turtles with a slab for the shell. If you have slabs you would like to donate please let Carol know. I just want to thank all of you who have given of yourselves and volunteered to help support the club. We are continually growing because of all of our willingness to chip in and be one big family. I look forward to seeing you all at the next meeting which will be on Wednesday the 17 th in the Boone Science Bldg. room 103 starting at 7:30pm. Till then keep on rockin!! Willa Renken OGMS President BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT: Willa Renken (208) 362-3941, [email protected]VICE-PRESIDENT: Roxanne Franklin (208) 577-7095, [email protected]SECRETARY: Debbie Lawrence (208) 869-7585, [email protected]TREASURER: Michele Wiles (208) 870-5153, [email protected]FEDERATION DIRECTOR: Ed Moser (208) 340-8060, [email protected]FIELD TRIP CHAIRMAN: Robert Murphey (208) 590-1848 Email: [email protected]ASST. David Baldwin (208)570-9781 [email protected]SHOW CHAIRMAN: Kathi Larson (208)465-8083 [email protected]ASST. SHOW CHAIRMAN: Darell Ehlers (208) 674-1213, [email protected]NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Carol Farnham (208) 475-4868 [email protected]HISTORIAN: Pauline Prather (208) 459-4139 MEMBERSHIP: Kim Bashford (208) 454-7287, [email protected]ROAD CLEAN-UP: Larry Beattie (208) 466-6184, [email protected]SUNSHINE: Jewels Haines (760) 331-3443, [email protected]WEBMASTER: Brad Larson [email protected]P . O . B o x 1 0 5 3 C a l d w e l l , I d a h o 8 3 6 0 5 - 1 0 5 3 “Owyhee Gem” Owyhee Gem & Mineral Society Volume 51 No. 4 April 2019
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Board of Directors
PRESIDENT:
Willa Renken
362-3941
VICE-PRESIDENT:
Janie Ehlers
674-1213
SECRETARY:
Sylvia Foreman
459-8027
TREASURER:
Elaine Oakander
585-9399
FEDERATION DIRECTOR:
Ed Moser
340-8060
FIELD TRIP CHAIRMAN:
Larry Beattie 466-6184
ASST: Gene Alvey 440-3067
SHOW CHAIRMAN:
Carolyn Roberts
466-6191
ASST. SC:
Jean Dingley-377-2713
April Presidents message
Happy Spring everyone!! The rock collection year has finally arrived.
Now we just have to have the right timing to be able to get out into the desert
between rain showers. Soon all the beautiful wild flowers will be in bloom.
That is when I find the desert to be the most interesting. We have had a bit of
a change to our Fieldtrip Leader as Dale Rawson has had to step back in order
to keep up with his work. We have asked Robert Murphey to take his place
and we are very excited to have him on board. Since he is new I hope all of
you who are familiar with the fieldtrip areas we go to will lend him a hand with
directions. Robert is very excited about being a part of our group so please
lend a hand if you can. This month’s fieldtrip will be to the Big Egg Claim for
thundereggs. They will be meeting at the Gem Stop outside of Marsing at 8am
and leaving at 8:30am. For those who don’t know, Marsing has some road
construction going on so if you can find an alternate route around the town it
may save some time waiting in line. You can get to the Gem Stop by going to
Homedale and back or if you know the back roads there are other options just
be aware it may require additional time.
Roxanne has been hard at work trying to locate a fun program for us
this month. She is really stepping in there and pushing for more people to give
presentations. If you know of someone who would be willing to provide an
interesting program, please give Rox a call. Roxanne has a new idea for more
rock interaction for us all. It is called “Bring a Rock, Take a Rock”. If you want
to participate bring a rock to share with one of your fellow rock hounds. It
sounds like a fun time but be prepared to identify them as well. Most folks are
really eager to learn more about the rocks and what they are so this new idea
could provide us all with some unknown knowledge.
Our editor Carol Farnham is wanting to let someone take over as
editor as her health is starting to become an issue. This could be your lucky
day to start interacting with the club by becoming our new Editor. This job is
gathering the reports for the month, along with the minutes and some
interesting articles. You would organize them within the program and then
send them to the printers for printing and distribution. Not to worry as Carol is
more than willing to train you in the art of creating a newsletter. It is a very
rewarding job and can be a lot of fun as you will get to know the membership
better. Please let Carol or one of the Board members know if you are
interested in helping your club out in this way.
Since we are always starting to work on next year’s show well in
advance of its arrival. We are asking for donations of polished rock slabs. Our
turtle donation was a big success last year and we would like to do it again this
coming year. Carol believes it would be easier to create the turtles with a slab
for the shell. If you have slabs you would like to donate please let Carol know.
I just want to thank all of you who have given of yourselves and
volunteered to help support the club. We are continually growing because of
all of our willingness to chip in and be one big family. I look forward to seeing
you all at the next meeting which will be on Wednesday the 17th in the Boone
Science Bldg. room 103 starting at 7:30pm. Till then keep on rockin!!
P . O . B o x 1 0 5 3 C a l d w e l l , I d a h o 8 3 6 0 5 - 1 0 5 3
“Owyhee Gem”
Owyhee Gem & Mineral Society
Volume 51 No. 4 April 2019
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OGMS 2019 Field Trips
April 20th: * Big Egg Claim for Thundereggs. Meet at Gem Stop (HWY 55 & 95). (Meet @ 8am - leave @ 8:30)
May 18th: *Graveyard Point for Plume Agate & Moss Agate. Meet at Homedale, ID Park tank just E of the four corners. (Meet @ 8am - leave @ 8:30)
June 8th: Beacon Hill for Nodules. We will join with the Boise club! Meet @9am at the Ontario, Oregon I-84 Rest Stop (just across the Snake River). Leave @ 9:30.
July 20th: *Coal Mine Basin for Blood Stone & Black Opalized Wood. Meet at the GEM Stop (HWY 55 & 95). (Meet @ 8am - leave @ 8:30)
August 24: *Rockville, Oregon for Leaf Fossils, Agate, and Jasper. Meet at the GEM Stop (HWY 55 & 95). (Meet @ 8am - leave @ 8:30)
September 21: *Blue Egg Claim for Geodes. Meet at the Homedale, ID Park tank just E of the four corners. (Meet @ 8am - leave @ 8:30)
October 19: *Haystack Butte for Red Jasper. Meet at the Homedale, ID Park tank just E of the four corners. (Meet @ 8am - leave @ 8:30)
USEFUL ITEMS TO BRING ON YOUR TRIP
Buckets, Shovels, Rock Hammer, Pick (Large
and Small one), Sieve, Gloves, Spray Bottle for
Water, Small Scrub Brush, Knee Pad’s, Magnifi-
er, Plenty of Drinking Water, Food, Appropriate
Clothing, Protective Eyewear, Sun Protection,
Day Pack or Back Pack, Umbrella, Pry Bar, Tick
Spray. (Shovel and fire extinguisher to put out
any fires that may start.)
For Field Trip Information, contact Robert Murphey (208) 590-1848
or David Baldwin (208) 570-9781
Trips can last most of the day. Generally, a High
-Clearance vehicle and sometimes 4WD or an
ATV is required. Remember, when you are fin-
ished, fill in all holes that are dug at the Site.
ALL FIELD TRIPS ARE SUBJECT TO
CHANGE DEPENDING ON THE WEATHER
AND ROAD CONDITIONS.
From our Field Trip Chairman
An Estwing Rock Hammer was found af-
ter the last field trip. Please contact Robert Mur-
phey for return.
Robert also stated that he has a drone he
will fly on some of the field trips for that aerial
view. Hopefully he can work with Brad our web-
master to put them on our website for viewing.
Dale is also in possession of a bucket
that was donated to the club of petrified wood
finds. It looks like they all had a great time.
I am sorry but I have been unable to
download the pictures to put in the newsletter.
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April Anniversaries
4/3 Mark and Terry Goodell
4/8 Daniel Ferguson
4/10 Bob and Kim Bashford
4/13 Walter and Thelma Barnett
4/17 Chris O’Brien and Mary Eberle
4/30 John and Carol Farnham
April Birthdays 4/2 John Benedict 4/2 Jim Mangrum 4/4 John Curt 4/7 Mark Goodell 4/9 Charlene Branham 4/9 Susie Nash 4/11 John Daman 4/11 Jewels Haines 4/11 John Lane 4/11 Darlene Loosli 4/13 Ed Moser 4/14 Kelsey Rule 4/16 Michael Weiskircher 4/22 Willa Renken 4/24 Jenny Austin 4/24 Dick McClarin 4/25 Stefanie McClellan 4/26 Charmaine Schuler 4/28 Roxanne Franklin 4/29 Setsuko Church
April Birthstone: Diamond jewelry is an ideal gift for a loved one born in April. As the gemstone with the highest rating on Mohs Hardness Scale, with a score of 10, diamonds have the unique ability to be cut and polished with the utmost brilliance. Their incredible shine and luster have captivated wearers for centuries. Diamonds add light and beauty to any occasion—especially birthdays!
Sunshine Report
Hi, I am Jewels Haines and I am your Sun-shine Chairman. If you hear of anyone need-ing a get well card or visit, please give me a call at
760-331-3443
-Jewels Haines,
Sunshine Chairman
STRINGER’S GEM SHOP
Idaho Opals Picture Jaspers & Plume Agate
Rough Rock and Slabs Bolos & Buckles
Bookends & Specimens Tumblers & Equipment
WHITE’S METAL DETECTORS
W.A. (Bill) Stringer 1812 West Orchard
Nampa, Idaho 83651
1 Mile South of Karcher Mall (208) 466-5169
M-F 1:30-5:30 pm
Other Hours By Appointment
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Stone from Arizona Stone from Australia
Anderson Mine - Agate Noreena Brenda - Agate & Jasper Mookite Burro Creek - Pastelite & Agate
Stone from Idaho & Oregon Amethyst from Uruguay
Owyhee Picture Jasper Slabs & Rough Rock Green Moss Agate Hammers/Tools/ /Gold Pans Tumbled Stones Brazilian Agate
Located at US 95 & Homedale Road 26736 Homedale Road, Wilder, Idaho
The Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History features specimens representing the Bi-ology and Geology of SW Idaho, SE Oregon, and northern Nevada. The focal point of the museum is the Evans Gem and Mineral Collec-tions. The museum hosts a workday and semi-nar the first Saturday of every month.
The Museum is open to all visitors: Monday-Friday from 1-5 pm, the first Saturday of every month from 8-5 and the third Saturday of every month from 10-4.
ble, Liz Warner and Anamaria Zavala. Roxanne made a motion to accept these applicants as new
members: seconded by Carol, motion carried. Club name tags and patches need to be reordered.
There was a discussion about where to purchase the items and to look into pricing. Kim will give
the information at the next meeting.
Field Trip Chairman: Robert Murphey will lead the next field trip with Larry Beattie ’s help.
Meet at the back of the Gem Stop at 8am. The club will be going to the Big Egg claim to look for
thunder eggs.
Unfinished Business: Nate gave an update about the Evans Gem & Mineral Collections,
Board of Directors and volunteers, and shared some of their history. Katelyn will be an advisor to
the club about the Evans Collection. She will provide information about how the donated funds from
the club are being used. Money was dispersed to the College to help fund the security system that
in being installed in the museum.
Meeting adjourned at 8:50. Respectfully submitted, Debbie Lawrence, Secretary
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Membership Report
We are accepting payment of 2019 dues
Membership forms are available at every meeting. Invite your "rockhound" friends to our next one!
Any member needing a name badge, membership card, or patch, please call me so I can have them ready for you to pick up at the next meeting.
If you need a "replacement" of any of these, there will be a nominal charge of $2 for the Name badge and $3 for the Small patch. In addition, large patches are available to members for $10.
Please remember to wear your name badge to the meetings, as it makes it so much easier to identify you.
Your yearly dues cover membership privileges from October 31st through the following October 31st .
You can either pay at a meeting or by mailing the form below to:
To promote interest in the wonders of nature and in particular, rocks, gems, minerals, and fossils. To conduct field trips for exploration and collection. To encourage as wide a participation as possible in the “Rock Hound” hobby and the many activities that go along with it. MEMBERSHIP DUES:
Family - $20.00 per year Couples - $18.00 per year Singles - $12.00 per year Children (under 19) - $3.00 per year The Owyhee Gem and Mineral Society was established in 1938 at the College of Idaho in Caldwell, Idaho. GENERAL MEETING: The club meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 P.M. in the Boone Science Hall at the College of Idaho, Room 103, except for the July picnic and the December holiday party. Field trips are scheduled once a month. Visitors are welcome at all these events! Bring a friend—Wear your name tag— Bring an unidentified rock and we’ll help you figure out what it is!