O K A N A G A N T R E A S U R E H U N T E R S C L U B M A R C H 2 0 1 8 N E W S L E T T E R FIRST MEETING OF THE SEASON - MARCH 20, 2018 OFFICERS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR 2018 President Brett Johnson Vice President Carole Snider Treasurer Syd Birch Secretary Christian Noel Finds Of The Month Michael & Karen MacKenzie Refreshments (pop/water) Paul Snider Hunt Chairpersons Jo-Anne Birch & Carole Snider Newsletter Jacques St-Hilaire Webmaster Carole Snider Hunt Master Syd Birch Archivist Chris Bilocerkowec Raffles Rob Blackie WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Ralph Hodge Bernard & Betty Butler A special thank you to Kristina for the coffee and the delicious snacks.
THE WORLD OF DETECTORS It looked like the Okanagan snow was not willing to leave us by mid-february for a second year in a row. This gave us however more time indoors and the opportunity to check out the blogs for new detectors coming out in 2018. Nokta and Minelab both have new series being marketed right now. First Texas has indicated since 2016 that a new technology was being developed for their Technetics and Fisher brands. So far nothing! And no noise coming from either Tesoro or Whites. Nokta Detection Technologies: The Kruzer with a 14 khz frequency, Kruzer - Multi with three frequencies, 5, 14 and 19 khz, and the Gold Kruzer at 61 khz. You may want to check out their technical brochure at: https://www.makrodedektor.com/dosyalar/kruzer_brochure_en.pdf. All VLF technologies, All Terrain, submersible to 5 meters. The Gold Kruzer is not on the shelves yet. Minelab Electronics Pty Ltd: The Equinox Series. The first VLF detector offering selectable multi frequencies and Simultaneous Multi-frequencies. The Equinox 600 featuring three selectable frequencies of 5, 10, 15 khz and Multi; and the Equinox 800 featuring five selectable frequencies of 5, 10, 15, 20, 40 khz and Multi. The technology is coined as Multi-IQ technology, All Terrain, submersible to 3 meters. To check the technical brochure go to: https://www.minelab.com/ Only available by pre-order. Blog: Another source of information on various detectors is a Blog run by Steve Herschbach called Detector Prospector. Navigate through the Menu and you hopefully find as I did that Steve does not tolerate detector bashing or rudeness. If someone does, their post may be removed with a warning they could be banned from the blog. You may want to check the website: http://www.detectorprospector.com/forum/forum/3- metal-detecting-gold-prospecting-forums/ Words of Caution: If one was in the habit of shopping on-line through the Calgary store of Radioworld (GPS Central), there has been a change since the year-end of 2017. They are now charging PST to BC residents. However, Radioworld Toronto still only charges GST. So shop wisely. Clues To Find The Club Coin South of Grizzly Bear, this place was incorporated as a city in 1948. This park was named after an Okanagan Band Chief in the early 1800 s. Now, stand in the middle of the white X and walk north-west 120 steps. From No Thru Road walk 50 steps north to find the Club Coin. You will need a cwmpawd to help you out. When you find the coin, please leave something detectable for the next member(s) so they know they had the right spot and that the coin was found. Then call Dianne McKeown 250-490-4885.
March 24, 2018 Club Hunt at SUN-OKA Beach It was a snowy day to start the morning while driving through Summerland and for those coming from Kaleden and Penticton. But on the beach, it was just another early cool Spring day. Thirteen people made it to the hunt. Unfortunately this Newsletter Editor forgot to take a group photo. But here are a few candid photos of the seeded beach hunt. March 30, 2018 Club Hunt at Summerland Dale Meadows A very windy day it was at the Dale Meadows Sport Fields on Easter Saturday. Fourteen members (including junior members) joined the hunt. Lots of coins and I do believe one ring were found.
F I N D S O F T H E M O N T H M A R C H 2 0 1 8 COINS 1 st : Hank Vodarek Mexican Coin 2 nd : Brett Johnson 1929 Cdn Cent 3 rd : Paul Snider 1956 Cdn Dime 3 rd : Chris Bilocerkowec Two Euros JEWELRY 1 st : Hank Vodarek 14 Kt. Gold Ring 2 ND : Syd Birch Tungsten Ring 3 RD : Rob Blackie Silver Chain MISC. 1 ST : Elef Christensen Silver Match Box 2 ND : Syd Birch Tool Check Token 3 RD : Hank Vodarek Swiss Army Knife
OTHER GREAT FINDS Winner of the Non-Winner s draw (for entering an item in the Finds of the Month, but did not win 1st, 2nd or 3rd) Dianne McKeown The Find s of the Month Standings as of March 2018: Hank Vodarek 10 Syd Birch 7 Brett Johnson 5 Paul Snider 4 Chris Bilocerkowec 4 Elef Christensen 4 Rob Blackie - 4 Maggie St-Hilaire 3 Samantha Tarbet 3 Carole Snider 2 Annette Estey 2 Karen MacKenzie 1 Dianne McKeown - 1 A reminder to please respect the rights and property of others; we cannot detect without permission on private properties! SILVER HALVES WINNERS Maggie Eva Rudy Maggie Dianne Alicia Paul Ken D. Dianne Michael Jacques Elef
Okanagan Treasure Hunters Club Super Scavenger Hunt 2018 Main Items: 1. Knife or Spoon 2. Beer Bottle Cap 3. Pencil-End Eraser 4. Canadian Nickel 5. U.S. Nickel 6. U.S. Dime 7. Quarter 8. Junk Ring 9. Loonie 10. Toy Car or Truck 11. Foreign Coin not US 12. Toonie 13. Token 14. Pull Tab - Small 15. Jewelry, Not a Ring 16. Car or Truck Key 17. Silver Coin 18. Silver Ring 19. Gold Ring 20. Nail Bonus Items: 1. Pocket Knife 2. AA Battery 3. Pen 4. Tent Peg 5. Dog Tag Rules: 1. The hunt begins at the March meeting and ends at the May meeting. 2. All items must be found while metal detecting 3. Rings returned to their owners will qualify 4. Any item may also be entered in find of the month Prizes: 1. The person who finds all twenty items and the five bonus items wins a silver half. 2. The person who finds just twenty items wins a silver quarter. 3. The person who finds fifteen of the 20 main items wins a silver dime. 4. In the case of a tie, or multiple winners, all winners will receive a prize. 5. There will be a draw for all participants. 6. The Huntmaster will announce the draw prizes at the May meeting. Paul Snider is the organizer of this hunt.